Tuesday, August 30, 2011

last challenge first place winner / mini book

first place winner from family reunion challenge scrapmyway claire here is your castle mini for your three granddaughters enjoy will mail out soon


Thursday, August 25, 2011

Comment Hop #6 & Giveaway!! :)

Hello, hello to all of our WONDERFUL followers!!  It's time again for a FUN-FILLED 'Comment Hop' (for Challenge #6)...  This hop ENDS on Saturday, August 27th) at 11:59pm!!  So hop, hop, HOP for your chance to WIN!! :)

 What's a 'Comment Hop'???  
Well, it's our way of celebrating the AWESOME creations of our designers and challenge participants!!  To be eligible to win a FUN prize, all you need to do is hop to each of our Guest Designer's projects and each of the participants' projects to leave an encouraging comment!!  We'd love for you to become a follower at each blog (with a link to your blog so everyone can find you too!) since our 'mission' is all about promoting and celebrating one another...  When you're done, be sure to leave a comment on this post so that we know to include you in the drawing!! :)

Want to know what YOU could WIN???
The fabulously creative Rhonda has agreed to again make our 'Comment Hop' Winner one of her beautiful mini albums in the theme of the winner's choice!!  WOW!!  If you haven't seen Rhonda's work, click HERE to take a look!! :)

To make your hopping easier, we've included a link for each project to visit!!  Clicking on the picture will take you directly to that project!!  Please be sure to mention in your comment that you're visiting from Decorate To Celebrate!! :)  Have FUN!! :)
**You do NOT need to leave a second comment to be eligible to win, so if you have left comments on any of the project posts already, THANK YOU!! --those comments count!!**

   


Happy Hopping, everyone!! 
Gather up some decorating and party supply ideas from our talented friends!! :) Our 'Comment Hop' WINNER will be announced on Sunday!! :)

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Challenge #7: Wedding, Engagement, or Bridal Shower

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Welcome Friends & Followers!!  The results from Challenge #6 are in!!  We have another winner to be entered in the MONTHLY drawing for the $40 Prize Package!!
The Grand Prize winner for August will be announced with our Comment Hop Winner on SUNDAY!! :)
Congrats to Claire!!
Your name will be entered to win in the August monthly drawing!! :)
 Claire made these beautiful centerpieces and table decorations -- perfect for any celebration!!  Claire's blog is Scrap My Way!!
Please be sure to stop by and congratulate Claire...  We are sure she would appreciate your visit!! :)  

For Challenge #7, we are asking you to create any project to be used as a party decoration (or party supply) for a WEDDING, ENGAGEMENT, OR BRIDAL SHOWER!!  Let's celebrate EVERYTHING WONDERFUL ABOUT A UNION OF LOVE with your table decorations, party banners, pennants, yard signs, cupcakes, party favors and more!! *NEW* We would LOVE for you to link up a project that is THEME-inspired; however, we also welcome your ANY-themed party projects too -- We are all about celebrating YOUR party creations, whatever the theme!! :)

Link up your project below before 11:59pm (EST) on September 6th to be eligible for this month's prize -- A Slumber Party Cricut Lite Cartridge!!  Please take a look at our Challenge Rules (HERE) before submitting your project. :)  (*Remember, the more entries we have, the more winners we select -- which means more chances for YOU!!)

Now let's see what our fabulous team of GUEST DESIGNERS has created for your inspiration!!

Cally Ann created this SENSATIONAL Guest Book, matching pen, and delicious cake!!  She is also featuring beautiful flower centerpieces, a bridal chair, and so much more!!  For all the details on CallyAnn's creations, please visit her blog HERE...

Lisa created an INCREDIBLE collection of decorations and favors for her celebration!!  There's bride and groom gift boxes, a paper lantern, and a flower bouquet that can be used as a table decoration!!  For all the details on Lisa's creations, please visit her blog HERE...

Raina created these FANTASTIC placecard decorations for her celebration!!  For all the details of Raina's creation, please visit her blog HERE...

Holly created these STUNNING decorations for her celebration!! There's a centerpiece, stamped napkins, and gift boxes for the bridal party!! For all the details of Holly's creations, please visit her blog HERE...

Melissa created these FABULOUS decorations for her celebration!! There are napkin rings in the shape of a ring and beautifully wrapped presents with a card to match!! For all the details of Melissa's creations, please visit her blog HERE...

Rhonda created these WONDERFUL decorations for her celebration!!  The shoe is a table placement for seating and the purse is a party gift to take home from the bridal shower!!  For all the details of Rhonda's creations, please visit her blog HERE...

Amy created this AWESOME decoration for her celebration!!  This is a glass block for a Wedding Anniversary celebration!!  For all the details of Amy's creation, please visit her blog HERE...

Now it's YOUR turn!!  Link up your NEW WEDDING, ENGAGEMENT, OR BRIDAL SHOWER Themed (or ANY other Themed) party project here!! :)  While you're considering what you can create, please take a moment to visit ALL of the Designers' blogs and leave a comment on their projects for the challenge...  When you comment on all of the Designers' projects AND all of the participants projects, be sure to leave a comment on this post to be entered to WIN in our monthly drawing!!  :)  Here is a list of the designers' blogs to make hopping over easier for you (participants' links will be shown in the linky list below)!! :)

Rhonda
Amy


(Be sure to stop back on Thursday to join in our Comment Hop for Challenge #6 for a chance to WIN one of Rhonda's INCREDIBLE minis!!)
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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Challenge #6: Reunion

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Welcome Friends & Followers!!  We have our first winner to be entered in the MONTHLY drawing for the $40 Prize Package!! 
Congrats to CallyAnn!! Your name will be entered to win the August monthly drawing!! :)
 CallyAnn made this adorable centerpiece -- perfect for her BBQ celebration!!  CallyAnn's blog is CallyAnn's Crafty Creations!!

Please be sure to stop by and congratulate CallyAnn...  We are sure she would appreciate your visit!! :)  

For Challenge #6, we are asking you to create any project to be used as a party decoration (or party supply) for a REUNION THEMED PARTY!!  Let's celebrate EVERYTHING FUN ABOUT REUNITING WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY with your table decorations, party banners, pennants, yard signs, cupcakes, party favors and more!! *NEW* We would LOVE for you to link up a project that is THEME-inspired; however, we also welcome your ANY-themed party projects too -- We are all about celebrating YOUR party creations, whatever the theme!! :)

Link up your project below before 11:59pm (EST) on August 23rd to be eligible for this month's prize -- A selection of paper, embellishments, and MORE ($40 VALUE!)!!  Please take a look at our Challenge Rules (HERE) before submitting your project. :)  (*Remember, the more entries we have, the more winners we select -- which means more chances for YOU!!)

Now let's see what our fabulous team of GUEST DESIGNERS has created for your inspiration!!

Liz created this SENSATIONAL collection of items for her Family Reunion!!  A beautiful centerpiece, an invitation, and sweet little favors!!  For all the details on Liz's creation, please visit her blog HERE...

Katie created INCREDIBLE collection of decorations and supplies for her Family Reunion!!  There's a Guest Log, a T-shirt, rosette pins, and MORE.  For all the details on Katie's creation, please visit her blog HERE...

Jenni created these FANTASTIC interactive Ice Cream invitations for her Family Reunion!!  They slide open to reveal all the important information!!  For all the details of Jenni's creations, please visit her blog HERE...


Rhonda created these SUPER FUN photo picture pockets for her Family Reunion!!  These will double as placeholders AND take-home favors!!  For all the details of Rhonda's creations, please visit her blog HERE...

Amy created these AWESOME party goodies for her Family Reunion!!  There's a favor candle, nametag pins, and napkin rings!!  For all the details of Amy's creations, please visit her blog HERE...

Now it's YOUR turn!!  Link up your NEW REUNION Themed (or ANY other Themed) party project here!! :)  While you're considering what you can create, please take a moment to visit ALL 4 Designers' blogs and leave a comment on their projects for the challenge...  When you comment on all of the Designers' projects AND all of the participants projects, be sure to leave a comment on this post to be entered to WIN in our monthly drawing!!  :)  Here is a list of the designers' blogs to make hopping over easier for you (participants' links will be shown in the linky list below)!! :)

Rhonda
Amy


(Be sure to stop back on Thursday to join in our Comment Hop for Challenge #5 for a chance to WIN one of Rhonda's INCREDIBLE minis!!)
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Our Challenge #5 "Comment Hop" Blog Hop Winner!! :)

Once again, it's time to CELEBRATE another WINNER at Decorate To Celebrate!!  :)  We always love having the opportunity to CELEBRATE one another...  Thanks to all who helped each of our designers and participants feel special!!  For one lucky winner we have one of my FAVORITE PRIZES!!  The very talented Rhonda will again be making our "Comment Hop" winner one of her FABULOUS mini albums!!  The winner will be able to choose the theme of the mini album...  And then Rhonda will make it up and send it out...  If you haven't seen Rhonda's extreme talent and creative albums, please CLICK HERE to visit her awesome blog!! :)

Now, before we announce the winner, some of you may be asking...  "What's a Comment Hop?"  GREAT question because this is something we will do with EVERY challenge!! :)
A "Comment Hop" is our way of celebrating the AWESOME creations of our designers and challenge participants!!  To be eligible to win a FUN prize, all you need to do is hop to each of our Guest Designer's projects and each of the participants' projects to leave an encouraging comment!!  We'd love for you to become a follower at each blog (with a link to your blog so everyone can find you too!) since our 'mission' is all about promoting and celebrating one another...
During each challenge, we encourage everyone to visit the designers and participants linked up in the post...  Then, at the end of each challenge, we will create a post with ALL of the designers and participants from that challenge to make it easier for you to hop through and comment on any posts you may have missed.  Be sure to leave a comment on EACH post and mention that you are visiting from Decorate To Celebrate!  On the Sunday following the end of each challenge, we'll announce our "Comment Hop" WINNER -- And we'd LOVE for it to be YOU!! :)  So go ahead and get started on the "Comment Hop" for Challenge #6 by commenting on all of the designers' and participants' posts -- And maybe your name will be in this spot next time!! :)

Congratulations to the Winner of the Challenge #4 Comment Hop:


Kacee visited each blog and left a lovely comment on every post!!  Thanks for helping us CELEBRATE everyone's decorations, Kacee!! :)  Kacee has a wonderful blog called "You Had Me At Scrap"... We'd love it if you could please stop over and congratulate her!!

Kacee, please email Rhonda (semery at classicnet dot net) with your 'theme' choice and mailing address for your mini album!!

Thank you to EVERYONE who took the time to visit each blog in the "Comment Hop" -- It means SO much to us that you took your time to help celebrate these wonderful people with us... :)

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Comment Hop #5 & Giveaway!! :)

Hello, hello to all of our WONDERFUL followers!!  It's time again for a FUN-FILLED 'Comment Hop' (for Challenge #5)...  It ends TONIGHT (Saturday, August 13th) at 11:59pm!!  So hop, hop, HOP for your chance to WIN!! :)

 What's a 'Comment Hop'???  
Well, it's our way of celebrating the AWESOME creations of our designers and challenge participants!!  To be eligible to win a FUN prize, all you need to do is hop to each of our Guest Designer's projects and each of the participants' projects to leave an encouraging comment!!  We'd love for you to become a follower at each blog (with a link to your blog so everyone can find you too!) since our 'mission' is all about promoting and celebrating one another...  When you're done, be sure to leave a comment on this post so that we know to include you in the drawing!! :)

Want to know what YOU could WIN???
The fabulously creative Rhonda has agreed to again make our 'Comment Hop' Winner one of her beautiful mini albums in the theme of the winner's choice!!  WOW!!  If you haven't seen Rhonda's work, click HERE to take a look!! :)

To make your hopping easier, we've included a link for each project to visit!!  Clicking on the picture will take you directly to that project!!  Please be sure to mention in your comment that you're visiting from Decorate To Celebrate!! :)  Have FUN!! :)
**You do NOT need to leave a second comment to be eligible to win, so if you have left comments on any of the project posts already, THANK YOU!! --those comments count!!**

   


Happy Hopping, everyone!! 
Gather up some decorating and party supply ideas from our talented friends!! :) Our 'Comment Hop' WINNER will be announced on Sunday!! :)

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

congrats callyann first place winner bbq challenge

Along with winning first place your name gets put in drawing for the monthly prize, and you get a mini album of your choice. callyann wanted a senior mini for her daughter to put her memories in. I used her logo she sent me drew it on there from the picture. If you want to see more just visit my blog www.scraphappenswithRhonda.blogspot.com enjoy and I will get it mailed out to you.


Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Challenge #5 -- BBQ, Block, or Neighborhood Party

**To make it easier to link up, this post will stay at the TOP until the challenge ends -- Please scroll down for NEW posts!!**

Welcome Friends & Followers!!  The results from Challenge #4 are in!!  Since we had 14 entries, we have selected TWO winners to be entered in the MONTHLY drawing for the $40 Vinyl Package!!  The Grand Prize winner for July will be announced with our Comment Hop Winner on SUNDAY!! :)
Congrats to the TOP 2 for Challenge#4!!  Your names will be entered to win the June monthly drawing!! :)
#1 Katie!!
Katie made a collection of Jungle Buddies decorations and favors -- perfect for any child's birthday celebration!!  Katie's blog is Both Sides of the Paper!!

#2 Michelle
Michelle created these super-cute Zebra and pink decorations for her daughter's birthday celebration!!  Michelle's blog is Scrappin' With My Bug!!

Please be sure to stop by these blogs and congratulate our creative winners...  We are sure each of them would appreciate your visit!! :)  

For Challenge #5, we are asking you to create any project to be used as a party decoration (or party supply) for a BLOCK, BBQ, OR NEIGHBORHOOD THEMED PARTY!!  Let's celebrate EVERYTHING FUN ABOUT BEING A NEIGHBOR with your table decorations, party banners, pennants, yard signs, cupcakes, party favors and more!! *NEW* We would LOVE for you to link up a project that is THEME-inspired; however, we also welcome your ANY-themed party projects too -- We are all about celebrating YOUR party creations, whatever the theme!! :)

Link up your project below before 11:59pm (EST) on August 9th to be eligible for this month's prize -- A selection of paper, embellishments, and MORE ($40 VALUE!)!!  Please take a look at our Challenge Rules (HERE) before submitting your project. :)  (*Remember, the more entries we have, the more winners we select -- which means more chances for YOU!!)

Now let's see what our fabulous team of GUEST DESIGNERS has created for your inspiration!!


Maribel created this SENSATIONAL banner for her BBQ celebration!!  There's a grill master, cool dimensional letters, and MORE!!  For all the details on Maribel's creation, please visit her blog HERE...

Janet created INCREDIBLE collection of decorations and supplies for her Neighborhood BBQ celebration!!  There's cups, menus, napkin rings, and apron, and so much MORE.  For all the details on Janet's creation, please visit her blog HERE...

Amy A created these FANTASTIC decorations and supplies for her BBQ celebration!!  There's a silverware caddy, nifty invitations, and MORE!!  For all the details of Amy's creations, please visit her blog HERE...

Rhonda created these SUPER FUN BBQ decorations for her celebration!!  Now THIS is a cute and creative way to keep your tablecloths in place!!  For all the details of Rhonda's creations, please visit her blog HERE...

Amy created these bright and colorful party favors for her Neighborhood Pool Party celebration!!  There's a favor fan, a treat bucket, water balloon treat bags, and MORE!!  For all the details of Amy's creations, please visit her blog HERE...

Now it's YOUR turn!!  Link up your NEW Block, BBQ, or Neighborhood Themed Birthday (or ANY other Themed) party project here!! :)  While you're considering what you can create, please take a moment to visit ALL 5 Designers' blogs and leave a comment on their projects for the challenge...  When you comment on all of the Designers' projects AND all of the participants projects, be sure to leave a comment on this post to be entered to WIN in our monthly drawing!!  :)  Here is a list of the designers' blogs to make hopping over easier for you (participants' links will be shown in the linky list below)!! :)

Rhonda
Amy

(Be sure to stop back on Thursday to join in our Comment Hop for Challenge #4 for a chance to WIN one of Rhonda's INCREDIBLE minis!!)
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