Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Decorate To Celebrate Guest Designer Challenge #5

Recently I found out about this awesome blog where you can share creations that you make to decorate for celebrations.  You can visit here: Decorate To Celebrate.  I had made a cake for a birthday party and I didn't think it would fit into any challenges as far as crafting went, but I was approached by Amy from Decorate to Celebrate to enter their challenge.  I was so happy to have found a challenge where I could share my cake and cupcakes :) I LOVE challenges!  I really love that they have themes for each challenge, but they also accept any type of decorations that you create to celebrate all special occasions!

A few days after I entered my cake I was approached by Rhonda to be a guest designer for challenge #5.  I was so honored!!  Thank you ladies!!

The theme for this challenge is BBQ or block party.  If you have made BBQ or block party decorations, or any other type of party decorations, make sure you enter your special projects! 


My dad's birthday is coming up and he loves BBQ's so I decided to go with a BBQ theme.

Here is a picture of the banner I made.  Sorry my camera refused to focus:( 


On the left side I placed this little man. I love his red hair!


On the right side I placed this BBQ grill.  These images on the Block Party cart are so cute!


This font is so nice! It was easy to layer and it reminds me of Speed Racer for some reason.  It is from Life's a Party. 



I popped up all images and letters.  You can see it better here.

 

For the invitation I tried to pick something easy to make so that I could mass produce it.  I chose this hamburger from Simply Charmed. Turns out it wasn't as easy to assemble as I had hoped, but it's cute. The hamburger patty was embossed with the Swiss Dots folder and the lettuce was embossed with the Swirls folder.



Here is the inside of the invitation.  I was so excited when I finished it! I sent a copy to my mom and she gave me some bad news...the BBQ is for the 30th and my dad is turning 53 not 55... Oops! How embarrassing!! We had a good laugh over it!  


I want to thank Rhonda and Amy, from Decorate to Celebrate, for having me as a guest designer! I am soooo honored!  Please make sure you visit here: Decorate To Celebrate. 


Recipe:
Cricut Classic Font: Triangle (Stretched out with Gypsy)
Block Party: Man, grill, watermelon slice
Life's a Party: Font
Simply Charmed: Hamburger
Paper: Recollections







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23 comments:

  1. JudieJuly 27, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    Maribel, What an awesome idea, you did a great job with the banner and the invite. Love them both. Way to go.

    Judie

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  2. JoAnn V. (http://joboogie.typepad.com)July 27, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    adorable!

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  3. AmyJuly 27, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    This is so cute! Love all of the great decorations! :)Amy

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  4. Rhonda EmeryJuly 27, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    these are adorable thank you so much for guest designing for this challenge Its sure to give everyone some inspiration to decorate.
    thank you Rhonda and Amy

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  5. MyCuriousCraftsJuly 27, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Maribel, so awesome. FABULOUS! I have an award for you on my blog. ~Shen

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  6. Sherrie K.July 27, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Super cute Maribel and Congrats on your GD spot! Your projects are fantastic:)
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  7. UnknownJuly 27, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Maribel, you did a great job on these decorations. I love the banner. I would love to have Block Party but we have a lousy WalMart here. Hugs, Pam at http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/

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  8. AmyJuly 27, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Congrats on your GD spot! This came out so perfect, and I also love the chef's red hair! :)
    Amy
    redheadedcrafter.blogspot.com

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  9. LisaJuly 28, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS on your guest designer spot, Maribel! You did such an outstanding job with the theme! The banner is just spectacular and I love the cute hamburger invite! Very creative and fun :D

    Lisa
    http://indymermaid.blogspot.com

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  10. MariaJuly 28, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Yeah! Congratulations on your being a guest designer! Such a cute banner! Great invitation for your Dad's bday. Happy bday to him! Take care and have a great weekend!:-)

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  11. NormaJuly 28, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Hi Maribel, OMG !! love the banner and the little cook guy too cute!! Perfect stitching and fabulous banner!! Happy B-day to your dad!!
    Hugs

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  12. CelyJuly 29, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Oh no! It's a good thing Cricut is awesome and you can just stick on another blackout cutout! :) I just love him! And your burger and banner are so super cute!

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  13. JJuly 29, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Congratulations on being a guest designer, that's so exciting. I love the banner. It will look very nice at your Dad's BBQ birthday.

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  14. TinaJuly 29, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    This is absolutely adorable! The banner is just to die for! Nicely done!!
    Tina
    www.myhoppyplace.blogspot.com

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  15. Daisylove CreationsJuly 30, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    OMG, I really LOVE your invite and banner!! You did a fantastic job on both! Congrats on your GD spot, you really deserve it :0)
    Hugs,
    Diana
    daisylovecreations.blogspot.com

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  16. TracyAugust 2, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    This is such a fun banner!!!!!

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  17. callyanncAugust 7, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Congrats on being a guest designer. How fun. Gotta love Block Party and Simply Charmed. I love this banner. Let's Bar b que!!!!!
    Thanks CallyAnn
    http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com

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  18. Dawn, RIAugust 13, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    love the banner, decorate to celebrate sent me.
    Dawn RI
    abosoffit@hotmail.com

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  19. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    so cute!! great idea!
    kacee

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  20. Carol's CreationsAugust 13, 2011 at 11:07 AM

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  21. Carol's CreationsAugust 13, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Visiting from Decorate to Celebrate and I have to say these decorations are wonderful! I think the invitation is my favorite part!

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  22. GramjakAugust 13, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    The invitation AND the banner are awesome. Another cart I really need to purchase!
    Thanks for your wonderful ideas!

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  23. AimAugust 15, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Maribel, you did a FANTASTIC job on your banner!! I love all of the 'extra' details you added with the embossing and dimension -- You really ROCKED the challenge!! What a pleasure to have you Guest Design for us!! :)

    Thanks so much for decorating your celebrations at the Decorate To Celebrate! Challenge Blog!

    Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com
    and Decorate To Celebrate!

    Join the FUN on Facebook!! :)
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