this mini belongs to eva she was the winner of last times blog comment hop

eva is a true comment blogger she comments all the time she is really sweet and I know everyone appreciates her visits. She won the choice of a mini she wanted a family one she is having a family reunion and wanted something to put her pictures in. so here is the front of her house mini.

just a few pages of the inside.

and the back. thank you eva and enjoy your mini I have sent it out today. (thurs)

winner of the comment blog hop is Eva

congrats to eva she commented on everyones blog and was picked out of the names that also visited everyone. her blog eva's scraps in cards www.evasscrapncards.blogspot.com please if you have time hop over and give her a big congrats. Eva I will get to your mini as soon as I can then I will mail it to you. thank you from me and everyone of our blogging friends.

welcome to todays start of thurs comment blog hop at decorate to celebrate

design team movie night brenda www.createbyburffrau.blogspot.com Now hop to each one of these talented ladies and I will pick a winner and annouce on sunday. thank you and I told you I was a newbie at this posting like this so all the introduction is at bottom lol you will get there eventually. sorry amy get back soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol for real! design team norma www.pinkblingcrafter.blogspot.com

Judy made these adorable party favors. www.judyscardmakingandpapercrafts.blogspot.co

Melissa= with this cute pirate box at www.createdbysunshinehoneybee.blogspot.com

winner of teen tween challenge Jean at www.jeanscraftycorner.blogspot.com

Lisa rocking project www.indymermaid.blogspot.com

Natashia bowling invites www.craftingwithnatashia.blogspot.com

now I know this wont be as good as my partner does it. but she is great at the computer. She couldnt post the comment blog hop an emergy work related came up nothing to worry about. So she ask me to do this. If she only knew ha. anyway comment on everyones blog I have here on there project and I will go through them to see who commented on all and will announce winner sunday for your free mini album of choice, made by me Rhonda www.scraphappenswithrhonda.blogspot.com if you want to take a look for some ideas I have them posted on my sidebars. now onto the projects my wonderful design team and the wonderful bloggers that linked their project to play along. thank you. first of all the challenge was for teen or tween party. The first project is mine movie night. Just click on my blog address above and comment. thank you

movie projector, popcorn machine, popcorn bags and some 3-d glasses made by Rhonda(me) Amy project will not be on here but she did a cute project for this times challenge. her blog is www.lovetocrop.com (my partner)

winning mini album for first place teen and tween challenge

jean was the winner of the teen and tween challenge. her cute halloween cauldrons were great for a teen tween party. she requested a scarecrow mini for her album of choice. congrats to jean to see more of mini album just go to www.scraphappenswithrhonda.blogspot.com now play with us on this challenge its all about halloween and who doesnt like a good halloween party with lots of favors and treats to take home.

winner of this mini Janet S. comment blog hop

Janet s. was winner of last comment blog hop . she commented on every single blog. She won a mini of choice which she chose a barn animal theme to match her gs. first birthday. to see more just hop over to my blog www.scraphappenswithrhonda.blogspot.com congrats Janet and thank you.

Challenge #11 -- Halloween Party

**Time for a NEW CHALLENGE -- Thanks for joining us!!**

Welcome Friends & Followers!!  The results from Challenge #10 are in!!  We have our first / another winner to be entered in the MONTHLY drawing for October!!  :)

Congrats to Jean!! Your name will be entered to win the monthly drawing!! :)

Jean made these adorable Witches Brew favors -- perfect for her celebration!!  Jean's blog is Jean's Crafty Corner!!

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

For Challenge #11, we are asking you to create any project to be used as a party decoration (or party supply) for a HALLOWEEN PARTY!!  Let's celebrate EVERYTHING WONDERFUL ABOUT SWEET TREATS AND SPOOKY TRICKS 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 November 1st to be eligible for this month's prize -- (to be announced)!!  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  DESIGNERS has created for your inspiration!!

Melissa created this YUMMY table centerpiece filled with delicious candy!!  For all the details on Melissa's creation, please visit her blog HERE...

Norma created an INCREDIBLE vertical banner and matching treat bags!!   For all the details on Norma's creation, please visit her blog HERE...

Brenda created this FABULOUS Halloween ghost wreath using Amazing Moulding Putty and Creative Paperclay®!!  For all the details of Brenda's creations, please visit her blog HERE...

Rhonda created this WONDERFUL spooky house gift box (with removable roof)!!  For all the details of Rhonda's creations, please visit her blog HERE...

Amy created this AWESOME Party Centerpiece and matching treat bags!!  For all the details of Amy's creations, please visit her blog HERE...

Now it's YOUR turn!!  Link up your NEW HALLOWEEN PARTY 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)!! :)

Melissa

Norma

Brenda

Rhonda
Amy


(Be sure to stop back on Thursday to join in our Comment Hop for Challenge #10 for a chance to WIN one of Rhonda's INCREDIBLE minis!!)


*** One final reminder:  While we love looking at your cards and layouts for other challenges, we respectfully request that you do not enter cards (other than sets of Invitations & Place Cards) or layouts in our challenges...  Our goal is to Decorate your Celebrations with decorations and party supplies.  Thank you so much!! ***

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Congratulations to our September Grand Prize Winner!! :)

It's time to announce our Grand Prize Winner from the September Challenges here at Decorate To Celebrate!!  We had so many WONDERFUL entries in this month's challenges -- We hope you have enjoyed seeing everyone's FABULOUS projects!!  There's more in store for October...  We sure hope to see you link up and decorate YOUR celebrations for a chance to win THIS MONTH'S Grand Prize!!

Now, without further ado....  Congratulations to:

Sherrie

Sherrie has a wonderful blog called Sherrie Scraps with Passion !!  We hope you'll stop over to visit her, congratulate her, and become a follower!! :)

Sherrie has won a Cricut Lite Slumber Party Cartridge -- We can't wait to see what you'll be creating with your prize, Sherrie!! :)  Sherrie, be sure to email me at scrapbookingwithamy at gmail dot com with your address so that I can get your package sent out right away!! :)

Remember, this month we're giving away another awesome prize to our monthly winner!!  Woot-woot!!  Link up YOUR decorations in any challenge for October for YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!! :)

Our Challenge #9 "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 #10 (LINK)" 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 #9 Comment Hop:

Janet!!

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

Janet, 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... :)

congrats on first place on baby challenge crafty gator, Melissa

Melissa here is your polar bear mini you suggested, hope your son loves it and if you want to see more just hop over to my blog www.scraphappenswithrhonda.blogspot.com congrats.
to hop over and tell melissa congrats on her win and look at her very cute monsters just hop here at www.craftygator.blogspot.com

Comment Hop #9 & Giveaway!! :)

Hello, hello to all of our WONDERFUL followers!!  It's time again for a FUN-FILLED 'Comment Hop' (for Challenge #9)...  This hop ENDS on Saturday, October 8th 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!! :)

Challenge #10 -- Tweens & Teens... Oh yeah, and some GREAT BIG NEWS!!

**Time for a NEW CHALLENGE -- Thanks for joining us!!**

Welcome Friends & Followers!!  The results from Challenge #9 are in!!  We have another winner to be entered in the MONTHLY drawing for the Cricut Lite Slumber Party Cartridge!!  The Grand Prize winner for September will be announced with our Comment Hop Winner on SUNDAY!! :)

Congrats to Melissa!! Your name will be entered to win the monthly drawing!! :)

 Melissa made all of her decorations, favors, a banner, a rainbow cake and more PERFECT for a MONSTER PARTY!!  Melissa's blog is Crafty Gator!!

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

For Challenge #10, we are asking you to create any project to be used as a party decoration (or party supply) for a Tweens and Teens Party!!  Let's celebrate EVERYTHING WONDERFUL ABOUT CELEBRATING THE 11-17 year old crowd with your table decorations, party banners, pennants, yard signs, cupcakes, party favors and more!!  ***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 October 18th to be eligible for this month's prize -- **TO BE ANNOUNCED**!!  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, before we see what our fabulous team of  DESIGNERS has created for your inspiration, we have some
GREAT BIG NEWS!!

After much discussion, Rhonda and Amy have decided to add TWO designers to our team!!  Each of these designers brings something NEW and FUN to the challenges...  You'll be learning even more about them in the upcoming challenges (and we'll be updating the "About our Team" page too), but we didn't want to wait any longer to announce this WONDERFUL and EXCITING news!!  Please help us welcome....

Brenda of Creativity is only a State of Mind...

and

Norma of Pink Bling Crafter!!!

YAY TEAM!! :)

We will still be welcoming our WINNERS as Guest Designers for each challenge, so please continue to look forward to that (and as DTC grows, we hope to add more "regular" designers too -- all chosen from our FABULOUS challenge participants!!)...

And now, without further ado...  Let's move on to the inspiration for the Tweens & Teens Challenge!! :)

Norma created an INCREDIBLE collection of decorations and supplies for her "Let's Ride" Party!!    For all the details on Norma's creation, please visit her blog HERE...

Brenda created these FANTASTIC goodies and invitations for her "Movie Trivia Night"!  For all the details of Brenda's creations, please visit her blog HERE...

Rhonda created a WONDERFUL Movie Camera, Popcorn machine, and 3D glasses for her "Night at the Movies"!!  For all the details of Rhonda's creations, please visit her blog HERE...

Amy created these AWESOME decorations and favors for her "Twilight Night"!!  For all the details of Amy's creations, please visit her blog HERE... (sorry, no post yet -- please visit later)

Now it's YOUR turn!!  Link up your NEW Tweens and Teens 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)!! :)

Norma

Brenda

Rhonda
Amy  (sorry, no post yet -- please visit later)

(Be sure to stop back on Thursday to join in our Comment Hop for Challenge #9 for a chance to WIN one of Rhonda's INCREDIBLE minis!!)

*** One final reminder:  While we love looking at your cards and layouts for other challenges, we respectfully request that you do not enter cards (other than sets of Invitations & Place Cards) or layouts in our challenges...  Our goal is to Decorate your Celebrations with decorations and party supplies.  Thank you so much!! ***

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