Friday, December 20, 2013

Announcing the 2014 Decorate to Celebrate Design Team!!

With so many amazing entries, it was hard to choose the new Design Team, but after careful thought and consideration, we are proud to announce the 2014 Decorate to Celebrate Design Team!!

Returning in 2014 are your DTC Hostesses, Rhonda and Lisa, along with Norma and Judy!! We would like to welcome Chriss, Deanne, Emily, Jill, Patti, Rose and Valou!! You can find all of the blogs below. We hope you will visit each one and welcome them to the DTC team!!

Exciting changes are coming for 2014!! Be sure to join us for our first challenge of the new year on January 8th!!

Happy Holidays to you and your families from everyone at Decorate to Celebrate!! Merry Christmas!!

2014 Decorate to Celebrate Design Team:



Sunday, December 15, 2013

Decorate to Celebrate 2014 Design Team Call!!

Hello friends and followers!! Decorate to Celebrate is excited to announce a Design Team Call for 2014!!


We are looking to add six new design team members for 2014 who are passionate and enthusiastic for crafting!! We are all about party decorations for all occasions...table decor, party banners, pennants, yard signs, cupcakes, party favors and more. Design Team members will create one project for each challenge, held every two weeks.

If you are interested in being part of this fun team, please send your name, blog address and three samples of your work (party decorations or home decor items - no cards, please) to: semery@kcbroadband.com Att. Rhonda DT.

You have until December 15th to submit your application. The new DT members will be announced on December 20th.

Good Luck and we look forward to seeing all of your fabulous submissions!!


Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Challenge #65 Winner and Christmas Break

Welcome Friends & Followers!!  The results from Challenge #65 are in, and we have our next WINNER!!  

Congrats to Karon!! Karon made this adorable Christmas tree!!  Karon's blog is Karon's Krafty Korner!!


Karon, you are the LUCKY WINNER of Rhonda's Mini Album (click here for pictures and details of the mini you have won!!)!!  Be sure to contact Rhonda at semery (at) kcbroadband (dot) com to claim your prize -- We respectfully request that you do this within seven (7) days...

**** The Design Team would also like to award TOP HONORS to the following participants -- Congratulations to you all!! ****

Mayra made these beautiful Christmas Tree Lanterns!!  Mayra's blog is Mayras Designs...

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Sonia made these gorgeous beaded Christmas trees!! Sonia's blog is Cards, Crafts, Kids Projects...
Beaded christmas tree

Please be sure to stop by and congratulate our WINNER and TOP HONOR choices...  We are sure they would all appreciate your visit!! :)

We'd love for you to grab your winner's and top honor's buttons on the right sidebar to display proudly on your blog!!


The Decorate to Celebrate Design Team will be taking a break to spend time with our families during the holiday season.  We will return on January 8th with brand new challenges and brand new design team members, too!!

We will also be changing things up. For each challenge, we will have a theme that the design team will follow. You can choose to create a project with the theme, or you can post a birthday project...it's your choice!! We hope you will choose to play along with each challenge and create table decorations, party banners, pennants, yard signs, cupcakes, party favors and more!!

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact your Decorate to Celebrate hostesses...we would love to hear from you!!

Rhonda - Scrap Happens With Rhonda
Lisa - A Mermaid's Crafts

Happy Holidays!! See you in 2014 :)

Monday, December 2, 2013

christmas tree challenge at decorate to celebrate

Have your Christmas tree up yet? We would love to see it. Just snap a picture of it and enter it into the challenge. Its that easy. You have until Dec 10th.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Challenge #65: Christmas Trees

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

Welcome Friends & Followers!!  The results from Challenge #64 are in, and we have our next WINNER!!

Congrats to Beth!! Beth made this adorable turkey treat dispenser!!Beth's blog is Beth's Beauties!!


Beth, you are the LUCKY WINNER of Rhonda's Mini Album (click here for pictures and details of the mini you have won!!)!!  Be sure to contact Rhonda at semery (at) kcbroadband (dot) com to claim your prize -- We respectfully request that you do this within seven (7) days...

**** The Design Team would also like to award TOP HONORS to the following participants -- Congratulations to you all!! ****

Debbie made Harvest Lunch Bag Centerpieces!!  Debbie's blog is Debbie's Dash of This and That...  



Marisa made a Fall Turkey Pumpkin!!  Marisa's blog is Burlap and Bananas...  



Please be sure to stop by and congratulate our WINNER and TOP HONOR choices...  We are sure they would all appreciate your visit!! :)

We'd love for you to grab your winner's and top honor's buttons on the right sidebar to display proudly on your blog!!

For Challenge #65, we are asking you to create any project having to do with CHRISTMAS TREES!! It can be tree decorations for a party, your home or even pictures of your Christmas tree!! So get out your cameras and snap pictures of your tree to share!!  :)

Link up your project below before 11:59pm (EST) on Tuesday, December 10th to be eligible for YOUR CHANCE to WIN Rhonda's Mini Album pictured below!!  Please take a look at our Challenge Rules (HERE) before submitting your project. :) 

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

Rhonda created this Santa Mini Album -- She has generously volunteered to offer this wonderful Mini Album as a PRIZE for this challenge!! WOW!! If you haven't been lucky enough to win one of her albums yet, now is YOUR CHANCE!! For all the details on Rhonda's creation, please visit her blog HERE...

And here is her Christmas tree:


I decorated the tree with an Alice in Wonderland theme. I used tbbm2 cart and indy cart the garland is mesh grn and white gold I added mad hatter hats which I cut out by hand, tea cups, spades clubs hearts and diamonds. It is so beautiful more than this picture shows. I have some close up shots on my blog www.scraphappenswithrhonda.blogspot.com.

Judy decorated a Christmas Tree for the table !! For all the details onJudy's creation, please visit her blog HERE...


Lisa created a Christmas Tree Decoration!!
 

And here is her tree:


For all the details on Lisa's creation, please visit her blog HERE...

Norma created this Christmas Door hanger !!   For all the details on Norma's creation,
please visit her blog HERE


Now it's YOUR turn!!  Link up your NEW 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...  You just NEVER KNOW when we'll select a comment winner OR invite you as a guest designer!!  :)

*** 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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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Challenge #64: Thanksgiving and Fall Part 2

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

Welcome Friends & Followers!!  The results from Challenge #63 are in, and we have our next WINNER!!  

Congrats to Sherri made this adorable 3-d acorn box!!  Sherrie's blog is Sherrie Scraps With Passion

Sherri you are the LUCKY WINNER of Rhonda's Mini Album (click here for pictures and details of the mini you have won!!)!!  Be sure to contact Rhonda at semery (at) kcbroadband (dot) com to claim your prize -- We respectfully request that you do this within seven (7) days...
congrats Sherri I will mail your mini album to you.
**** The Design Team would also like to award TOP HONORS to the following     

Kathy Salido made this Harvest Handled Bag perfect for Thanksgiving her blog is 3 Spoiled Dogs and a Cricut

Mynnette made this art journal pages perfect for home decorations herblog is On a Stampage



Please be sure to stop by and congratulate our WINNER and TOP HONOR choices...  We are sure they would all appreciate your visit!! :)

We'd love for you to grab your winner's and top honor's buttons on the right sidebar to display proudly on your blog!!

For Challenge #64, we are asking you to create any project to be used as a party decoration (or party supply) for a THANKSGIVING or FALL PARTY or CELEBRATION!!  Let's celebrate EVERYTHING WONDERFUL about TURKEYS, PILGRIMS, FAMILY, BEING THANKFUL and MORE  with your table decorations, party banners, pennants, yard signs, cupcakes, party favors and more!!  :)

Link up your project below before 11:59pm (EST) on Tuesday, November 26th to be eligible for YOUR CHANCE to WIN Rhonda's Mini Album pictured below!!  Please take a look at our Challenge Rules (HERE) before submitting your project. :) 

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

Rhonda created a Mini Album -- She has generously volunteered to offer this wonderful Mini Album as a PRIZE for this challenge!! WOW!!  If you haven't been lucky enough to win one of her albums yet, now is YOUR CHANCE!!   For all the details on Rhonda's creation, please visit her blog HERE...

Judy created Turkey place cards  !!  For all the details on Judy's creation, please visit her blog HERE...
Lisa created Turkey Table Decorations!!  For all the details on Lisa's creation, please visit her blog HERE...
Norma created a pumpkin table decor !!   For all the details on Norma's creation,
please visit her blog HERE

Now it's YOUR turn!!  Link up your NEW 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...  You just NEVER KNOW when we'll select a comment winner OR invite you as a guest designer!!  :)

*** 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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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Challenge #63: Thanksgiving and Fall Part 1

**Time for a NEW CHALLENGE -- Thanks for joining us!!**
Thanksgiving and Fall Part 1

Welcome Friends & Followers!!  The results from Challenge #62 are in, and we have our next WINNER!! PLUS A SUPRISE WE HAVE TWO MORE WINNERS AND THREE TOP HONORS!!!!!

Congrats to MAYRA FIRST PLACE WINNER AND HER BLOG is www.mayrasdesigns.blogspot.com
mini haunted house  
SO SUPER CUTE!

THIS MINI BELONGS TO MAYRA
Mayra, you are the LUCKY WINNER of Rhonda's Mini Album  you have won!!)!!  Be sure to contact Rhonda at semery (at) kcbroadband (dot) com to claim your prize -- We respectfully request that you do this within seven (7) days...

 SECOND PLACE WINNER: LORI WITH THIS CUTE TREAT BAGS

Second place winner and the winner of this ghost mini album is Lori at www.got2bcrafting.blogspot.com Please contact me with your address.

The third place winner is Rhonda Miller at www.bluepoohbear753.blogspot.com Please contact me with your address.               
THIRD PLACE WINNER RHONDA M. WITH THIS CUTE TREAT BOX
                            
TOP HONOR is Callyann her blog is www.callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com   
This is so spooktacular!! Be sure to grab your button!!

2nd top honor is Maureen her blog is www.watermarksdesigns.blogspot.com  
Super treat box!! Be sure to grab your button!!

3rd top honor is Judy her blog is www.jarfullofjoy.blogspot.com  
Cute little treat bag!! Be sure to grab your button!!

Please be sure to stop by and congratulate our WINNERS and TOP HONORS
  We are sure they would all appreciate your visit!! :)

We'd love for you to grab your winner's and top honor's buttons on the right sidebar to display proudly on your blog!!

For Challenge #63, we are asking you to create any project to be used as a party decoration (or party supply) for a THANKSGIVING or FALL PARTY or CELEBRATION!! Let's celebrate EVERYTHING WONDERFUL about TURKEYS, PILGRIMS, FAMILY, BEING THANKFUL and MORE with your table decorations, party banners, pennants, yard signs, cupcakes, party favors and more!!  :)

Link up your project below before 11:59pm (EST) on Tuesday, November 12th to be eligible for YOUR CHANCE to WIN Rhonda's Mini Album pictured below!!  Please take a look at our Challenge Rules (HERE) before submitting your project. :)
Now let's see what our fabulous team of  DESIGNERS has created for your inspiration!!

Rhonda created this turkey Mini Album -- She has generously volunteered to offer this wonderful Mini Album as a PRIZE for this challenge!! WOW!!  If you haven't been lucky enough to win one of her albums yet, now is YOUR CHANCE!!   For all the details on Rhonda's creation, please visit her blog HERE...

Judy created a Thanksgiving centerpiece!!  For all the details on Judy's creation, please visit her blog HERE...
Lisa created Thanksgiving Place Cards!!  For all the details on Lisa's creation, please visit her blog HERE...


Norma created a napkin holder and a place card!!   For all the details on Norma's creation,
please visit her blog HERE...


Now it's YOUR turn!!  Link up your NEW 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...  You just NEVER KNOW when we'll select a comment winner OR invite you as a guest designer!!  :)

*** 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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Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Challenge #62: Ghostly Goodies (Halloween Party - Part 2)

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

Welcome Friends & Followers!!  The results from Challenge #61 are in, and we have our next WINNER!!  

Congrats to Shawn!! Shawn made this adorable treat bag!! Shawn's blog is www.classiccreationsbyshawn.blogspot.com 


Shawn, you are the LUCKY WINNER of Rhonda's Mini Album Be sure to contact Rhonda at semery (at) kcbroadband (dot) com to claim your prize -- We respectfully request that you do this within seven (7) days...

**** The Design Team would also like to award TOP HONORS to the following participants -- Congratulations to you all!! ****

Myra made this really cute haunted house!! 
Her blog is www.mayrasdesigns.blogspot.com   

Chriss  made this adorable witch hat invites.
Her blog is www.chrissandlou.blogspot.com  

Chelsea made this spooky hand full of treats.  
Her blog is www.inkystamps.blogspot.com   


Please be sure to stop by and congratulate our WINNER and TOP HONOR choices...  We are sure they would all appreciate your visit!! :)

We'd love for you to grab your winner's and top honor's buttons on the right sidebar to display proudly on your blog!!

For Challenge #62, we are asking you to create any project to be used as a party decoration (or party supply) for a HALLOWEEN PARTY or CELEBRATION!!  Let's celebrate EVERYTHING WONDERFUL about GOBLINS, BATS, SCARY CATS and MORE  with your table decorations, party banners, pennants, yard signs, cupcakes, party favors and more!!  :)

Link up your project below before 11:59pm (EST) on Tuesday, October 29th to be eligible for YOUR CHANCE to WIN Rhonda's Mini Album pictured below!!  Please take a look at our Challenge Rules (HERE) before submitting your project. :) 

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

Rhonda created this Mini Album!
 She has generously volunteered to offer this wonderful Mini Album as a PRIZE for this challenge!! WOW!!  If you haven't been lucky enough to win one of her albums yet, now is YOUR CHANCE!!   For all the details on Rhonda's creation, please visit her blog HERE...

Judy created a Halloween treat bucket!!  For all the details on Judy's creation, please visit her blog HERE...
Lisa created Halloween candle holders!!  For all the details on Lisa's creation, please visit her blog HERE...

Norma created a Frankenstein treat box!!   For all the details on Norma's creation,
please visit her blog HERE...

Now it's YOUR turn!!  Link up your NEW 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...  You just NEVER KNOW when we'll select a comment winner OR invite you as a guest designer!!  :)

*** 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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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Challenge #61: Witch's Brew (Halloween Party - Part 1)

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

Welcome Friends & Followers!!  The results from Challenge #60 are in, and we have our next WINNER!!  

no entries were entered for the over the hill challenge, picked winner from
comments and Audrey your over the hill mini album is on its way.

Aubrey, you are the LUCKY WINNER of Rhonda's Mini Album (click here for pictures and details of the mini you have won!!)!!  Be sure to contact Rhonda at semery (at) kcbroadband (dot) com to claim your prize -- We respectfully request that you do this within seven (7) days...


We'd love for you to grab your winner's and top honor's buttons on the right sidebar to display proudly on your blog!!

For Challenge #61, we are asking you to create any project to be used as a party decoration (or party supply) for a HALLOWEEN PARTY or CELEBRATION!!  Let's celebrate EVERYTHING WONDERFUL about WITCHES, GHOSTS, PUMPKINS and MORE  with your table decorations, party banners, pennants, yard signs, cupcakes, party favors and more!!  :)

Link up your project below before 11:59pm (EST) on Tuesday, October 15th to be eligible for YOUR CHANCE to WIN Rhonda's Mini Album pictured below!!  Please take a look at our Challenge Rules (HERE) before submitting your project. :) 


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



Rhonda created this Mini Album
 She has generously volunteered to offer this wonderful Mini Album as a PRIZE for this challenge!! WOW!!  If you haven't been lucky enough to win one of her albums yet, now is YOUR CHANCE!!   For all the details on Rhonda's creation, please visit her blog HERE...

Judy created a Wine Bottle Gift Bag  !!  For all the details on Judy's creation, please visit her blog HERE...
Lisa created Halloween party decor!!  For all the details on Lisa's creation, please visit her blog HERE...


Norma created this Gift Bag with an Envelope and Wasi Tape!! For all the details on
Norma's creation, please visit her blog HERE...




Now it's YOUR turn!!  Link up your NEW 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...  You just NEVER KNOW when we'll select a comment winner OR invite you as a guest designer!!  :)

*** 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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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Challenge #60: Over The Hill Party

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

Welcome Friends & Followers!!  The results from Challenge #59 are in, since we
had no play along with the challenge, I went ahead and picked a winner from the comments for the mini
album anyway. And the winner is www.scraplovingminis.blogspot.com  you have won
the rock n roll mini album for the challenge. Thanks to everyone who visits and leaves comments.

here is the mini album you won
please send me an email with your address so I can get it mailed to you.
 Be sure to contact Rhonda at semery (at) kcbroadband (dot) com to claim your prize -- We respectfully request that you do this within seven (7) days...

For Challenge #60, we are asking you to create any project to be used as a party decoration (or party supply) for an OVER THE HILL PARTY or CELEBRATION!!  Let's celebrate EVERYTHING WONDERFUL about GROWING OLD, HAVING TOO MANY CANDLES, FINDING THE HUMOR IN OLD AGE and MORE  with your table decorations, party banners, pennants, yard signs, cupcakes, party favors and more!!  :)

Link up your project below before 11:59pm (EST) on Tuesday, October 1st to be eligible for YOUR CHANCE to WIN Rhonda's Mini Album pictured below!!  Please take a look at our Challenge Rules (HERE) before submitting your project. :)

Now let's see what our fabulous team of  DESIGNERS has created for your inspiration!!  Hope you have time to stop by and give our  very talented design team some encouraging comments. Hope they give you some inspiration to enter into the challenge

Our fabulous Guest Designers for this challenge are Faith from Daffodil Cards and Dorlene from Crafts in the Command Center!!  Please give them a warm welcome!!

Faith created a bunting, card, wrapping paper, a gift tag and box, and a T-shirt!!  For all the details on Faith's creation, please visit her blog HERE...


Dorlene created an over-the-hill crown!!  For all the details on Dorlene's creation, please visit her blog HERE...

Rhonda created this  Mini Album -- She has generously volunteered to offer this wonderful Mini Album as a PRIZE for this challenge!! WOW!!  If you haven't been lucky enough to win one of her albums yet, now is YOUR CHANCE!!   For all the details on Rhonda's creation, please visit her blog HERE...

Judy created a cake with banner  !!  For all the details on Judy's creation, please visit her blog HERE...


Lisa created a party treat bag!!  For all the details on Lisa's creation, please visit her blog HERE...

Norma created this cuff links box!! For all the details on Norma's creation,
please visit her blog HERE...


Now it's YOUR turn!!  Link up your NEW 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...  You just NEVER KNOW when we'll select a comment winner OR invite you as a guest designer!!  :)

*** 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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