My Exciting News and a Blog Hop!

Hi all!
Lookie what I have to share with you!

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Welcome to Red Carpet Studio's One Year Anniversary Celebration!! We're starting the party off right with a blog hop, but don't forget we also have games and prizes going on in our Facebook event group! 

This weekend our design team is sharing with you inspiring projects for movie nights! Invitations, decorations, and more, you'll leave the hop wanting to have a movie night of your very own.

If you've come from Robin's Blog, you're in the right place! If you'd like to start at the beginning of the hop, please visit Red Carpet Studio.

Did you notice we are having a new Design Team Reveal?

I'm part of the NEW! :)

Yep,

I'm so excited to be working with this very talented group of ladies!

For this wonderful blog hop I made this....

Using the "blond bombshell" image from our wonderful Sponsor Kenny K.

I printed the invitation to go along with the infamous image. I added baker's twine and sequins to the front and then melon mambo cardstock and some Paper Studio black and white to back the whole thing.

Movie night wouldn't be complete without....

 POPCORN!

I used my Cricut for the background ticket and circles. I used the TH ticket and film strip dies for the other pieces. The papers are from the echo park Love Story collection. I added the word with a CTMH stamp set and then some sequins and doodles to finish it off. I used glue dots to adhere this to a plastic cup of popcorn.

Also, for our Facebook promotion I made these cuties using the images provided by our wonderful sponsor: Sherri Baldy Stamps

What party would be complete without a sign on the front door welcoming your guests? :) 

  

(close up of the images)

 and then a little parting treat as they leave? :)

This weekend (and our challenges) wouldn't be anything without our fabulous sponsors! Those who comment on every stop of the hop are eligible to win these wonderful prizes:

Craft Direct

Disney Classics Cricut Cartridge

The Paper Parade

12x12 Disney Specialty Paper

Scrappy Moms

"That's Entertainment" Stamp Set

Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons

$20 Gift Certificate

Sherri Baldy Stamps

Besties of Oz Collection - 7 Digital Stamps

Unity Stamp Co.

Insta-Live, Love, Dream Stamp Set

And now for the part you've been waiting for... everyone who hops receives a FREE digital goodie bag! Yup, you heard that right! The contents of our goodie bag can be viewed HERE on our Facebook page. Just be sure to leave your email address when you hop and we'll have it emailed to you by the end of the weekend. :)

Winners of the sponsored prizes will be announced at Red Carpet Studio on Tuesday September 3rd.

Your next stop is Stephanie's blog. 

Here's the entire lineup:

Red Carpet Studio

Ashley

Tonya

Anneliese

Erica

Robin

Melina

Stephanie

Connie

Deanne

Chas

Happy Hopping and thanks so much for joining us! 

 Until next time...

Blessings...

Melina

Sassy, Sassy, She's Our Gal!

Hi all!

Today the Crafty Gals are sharing their creativity with you! We are honoring Sassy (Joan) from our group this month. Sassy has a great style, loves bright colors and loves doing altered projects. You should see the rock she altered.....yes, she altered a rock and it is gorgeous! So many wonderful projects on her blog! WOW! Here's a link: Sassy Moments

Well, I don't do many altered projects but thought it would only be fitting to try another just for Sassy!

I purchased the bottle at HobLob a few months ago (on sale 50% off) to alter and use to hold small buttons.

I used the Prima Lady Bird collection along with some trims and seafoam seam binding.

I love the top in this bottle :)

Now, when I need a small button, I'll reach for my altered bottle and think of Ms. Sassy! :)

I can't wait to check out all the other Crafty Gals blogs. If you'd like to also you can find their blogs in my right sidebar.

I am entering this at The Paper Players Challenge ~ Anything but a Card

and at the Pink Elephant Challenges ~ Use texture

Until next time...

Blessings...

Melina

Twisted Tuesdays Has a lot to Share!

I'm so excited!

Hop on over to Twisted Tuesdays if you want the full "scoop".

But here's a run down....

*We have a new monthly sponsor announced today

*We have a new Guest Designer announced today

*We have a brand new challenge announced today

*We have a new, very large, Design Team announced today

*We have a blog hop going on (with prizes!)

*We have fabulous creations on the blog

OH MY!

OH MY!

So, if you're here from the blog hop.....I'm the last stop before going back to the challenge blog to leave your comment! :)

Here's the list of blogs if you missed it:

1. Jeanette blog: http://creativeplayischeaperthantherapy.blogspot.com/2013/05/twisted-tuesday-hop-with-friends.html

2. Tracie blog: http://tracie-craftycreations.blogspot.com/2013/05/twisted-tuesday-first-blog-hop.html

3. Carol blog: http://crafty-stamper.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/blog-hop.html

4. Vickie blog: http://stuffbyvickie.blogspot.com/2013/05/twisted-tuesday-challenge-and-blog-hop.html

5. Lori blog: http://www.inkinglyyours.blogspot.ca/2013/05/happy-to-announce-that-im-twisted.html

6. Lynne blog: http://mymadkow.typepad.com/mymadkow/2013/05/twisted-tuesday-challenge-49-and-blog-hop.html

7. Lizzie blog: http://www.snowboarderchic.blogspot.com/2013/05/design-team-announcement-and-blog-hop.html

8. Louise blog: http://lulucardmaking.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/twisted-tuesday-new-dt-and-blog-hop.html

9. Andrea blog: http://www.ajourneysofar.blogspot.com/2013/05/twisted-tuesday-blog-hop.html

10. Deanne blog: http://littlebitopaper.blogspot.com/2013/05/hey-friends.html

11. Hillary blog: http://inkandpapercards.blogspot.com/2013/05/twisted-tuesday-challenge-50-and-blog.html

12. Jamie blog:  http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/2013/05/tt-girly-friendship-cards-blog-hop.html

13. Majo blog: http://majos-art.blogspot.de/2013/05/join-blog-hop-at-twisted-tuesday-and-win.html

 14. Melina blog: http://me-craftyscrapper.blogspot.com/2013/05/twisted-tuesdays-has-lot-to-share.html

Here's my "A Girl's Best Friend" creation:

 They are truly girly and were given to two ladies that are a great example of a Mother/Daughter friendship. I made these for them for their birthdays.

I love using my Scor Pal and border punches.
Simple.....yes.....cute.....I think so :)

I can't wait to hop on over to all the designers blogs!
I hope you can too.

Thanks for stopping by here today.

Until next time...
Blessings...

Melina

Totally Pinterest Inspired!

Hello!

The weekend is upon us....are you getting inky or scrappy?

Well, today I made something I've never attempted before....Coaster tiles!!! They are totally an idea I found on Pinterest. :)

 I purposely bought the textured 4"x4" tiles at Lowe's. I wanted my coasters to have character! :)

 My patterned papers come from an In Color paper pack from SU!

 I rounded the corners and distressed the edges with Tim Holtz Tea Dye ink. I also sanded the edges of the papers.

 See all the nooks and dips in them? I love it!

 I stamped each paper with my Circle Circus stamp set (SU!) in chocolate chip ink and Tim Holtz tea dye ink. (for any of you that know me.....this coaster ^^^^^^^^ is my favorite....I wonder why? :)

Also for any of you that know me...or have been in my home....you know that these coasters are going to fit right in!!! Green and Brown....a perfect combination! :D

Supplies used:

4"x4" decor tiles from Lowe's

patterned paper (thin is best)

Glossy finish Modge Podge

Rubber stamps and inks

Sanding block

Sponge dauber

Clear coat poly Spray

Patience for drying process! :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Until next time...

Blessings...

Melina

{HEART} U

Hello everyone!

Happy first day of February! Are you in a "loving" mood yet? *giggle*

Maybe some of my "loving" creations will give you inspiration this month!

This is a 2, 4, 6, 8 box. I made these with some ladies the other night. They had never made a treat box. I do believe they enjoyed it. 

I decorated it very simply with scrap c/s. I used the 3 heart punch from SU! and then cut the "u" with the cricut. I filled them with jolly ranchers. They held quite a few...great for any little sweetie on your Valentine's list!
This little box also goes along with The Little Red Wagon Challenge "Valentine's Day or Love" 
...and the Tuesday Throwdown Challenge "Use Hearts"

Until next time...

Blessings...

Melina

Sunday Challenge

Happy Sunday! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We did, we traveled most of the day as usual, but, we love spending time with our family....it was all worth it.

Over on SCS, I'm in a blog group called the Paper Princesses. We decided recently to try some fun weekly challenges. AnnMarie is our challenge Princess! :) She wanted us to think about whom we are thankful for in our lives and make them something.
Well, I'm of course thankful for my hubby and our kiddos and all our family, but for this challenge I wanted to thank someone who didn't even know they were a blessing in my life. Those that follow my blog, know we moved February of this year. Where we did live was at times scary. Now, it wasn't a drug ring part of town or anything, but we had some neighbors that were sketchy and there was another that raised big, crazy dogs for other purposes than just man's best friend. We would get knocks on the door at all hours of the night and when we would check there would be shaving cream on our car or poop on the doorstep, stuff all over the walkway, laughing and cursing in the bushes. It was never ending teenage pranks that we called the cops for on more than one occasion. Not to mention the goats in our yard everyday from the neighbors crude, broken fence. I was DONE! I wanted a neighborhood that was quiet, but that had good neighbors that would be there when you needed them. Okay, now I know that is a large order, and we thought we'd never find it. BUT WE DID! I know we've only been here 9 months, but our neighbors are wonderful! Brandon got his truck stuck in the ditch one day and 2 of our neighbors saw it and got chains and got to work! I've had 2 yard sales (yes 2 we had lots of stuff!) with one of my neighbors. The ones across the street moved a couple months ago because of her hubbys job and we all about cried because we knew we were loosing great neighbors.
So, anyway, I thought about all this when I saw AnnMarie's challenge and knew what I wanted to do.

It's not much but my daughter and I made cookies for our neighbors and delivered them before we left Thursday morning for our family get-togethers.
Each one of them were surprised and happy to see us and took a few minutes out of their busy mornings to say thanks. I am so thankful for good neighbors. I sleep so much better at night now.

Here's a close up of the little turkey I made. He is made with the leaf from Day of Gratitude stamp set, the small oval punch, one of the Itty Bitty punches from the punch pack and circles from the Owl punch. I used the rock and roll technique on the leaves (also on the 3x3 card I attached to the cookie package) with cherry cobbler, pumpkin pie, daffodil delight and choc. chip ink.

Thanks for stopping by!

Until next time...
Blessings...

Melina

Craft Show Projects Part 1

Hello ladies!

For the next few days I want to share with you some things I'm making for a craft show on the 11th. Yep, I'm waiting until the last minute as usual. I'm such a procrastinator!


I love candles and love finding new ways to decorate the pretty little things that hold them!



These are super easy. Just cut a strip of dsp in a 1 inch strip. Use sticky strip to adhere it in the back. I punched some butterflies out of coordinating card stock and ran them through my big shot with my dots embossing folder. Then tied a bow with some hemp twine. :)

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Until next time...
Blessings...

Journal for our Missionary's Wife

Hiya!
How's your weekend? Our's is a little hectic but I'm squeezing in a little crafting!!!
This is a journal I made to give to our Missionary's Wife at church. March is Missionary month and we have 5 coming and our Sunday School classes are getting baskets together for them.

This is a close up...


And here's a full picture...

I used my Daisies #2 die and added some pearls and a rhinestone brad to the middles. Her favorite color is Carolina blue so Bashful Blue from SU! was as close as I could get. :)
I love all the ribbons....so very girlie!!!

Well, we're off to a basketball game now.

Until next time...
Blessings...

VSD 2 Challenge #3

Hello!!
Here's my project for our Virtual Stamp/Scrap Day Challenge #3. (I hosted challenge #2 and I'll have my crafty goody up this evening...hopefully :)
Okay I'm not the best 3D project crafter. I don't do a lot of it but AnnMarie has inspired me to try it more often. She hosted challenge #3. We had to create a box with a piece of 8.5x11" cardstock. I've seen this done on the Stampin' Up! website a lot but really never tried it.
For the challenge box we had to include a punch and ribbon somewhere on it.
Here's mine:


My base is barely banana c/s. I used the eyelet border punch on the top and on a strip of real red cardstock at the bottom. I stamped the flower heart from the set Simply Said on the base with real red ink. I finished it off with some chocolate chip ribbon and a corduroy real red brad.
I love this project so much I think I'm going to make some miniature ones (8.5x11" c/s cut in half) for Valentine treat boxes for my kiddos school parties.
Thanks AnnMarie **waving** *Mwah*

Until next time...
Blessings...

Beautiful Christmas Ornament

Hey everyone! I'm getting ready for a Girl's Night so I'll have to be short.
This project is actually something my mom made. About 5 years ago I got my mom interested in scrapbooking. She was not sure about it at first but she is an excellent scrapbooker now and she does all kinds of paper crafting projects. She does way more 3D projects than I do. I admit I need to do more.
This is an ornament she made me.

The pic is of my daughter (she's lying down that's why her face looks flat on her left side hee!)

Mom used chipboard as the base, covered it in patterned paper (front and back). She cut out an oval shape and cut the picture using her CM cutter. She used her Martha Stewart leaf punch in the corner and a fabric flower and a rhinestone center. Punch a hole in the top and thread a piece of ribbon through. I think it turned out amazing! Thanks Mama!!! :)

Oh and ladies I finally got around to buying a new camera. I believe it takes great pictures. What do you think?

Gotta go finish getting ready.

Until next time...

Blessings...

2nd Post of the Day and it's a doozy!

IT TOOK ME 3 1/2 HOURS TO MAKE!
IT'S A FIRST FOR ME!
IT'S THE CUTEST THING EVAH IF I DO SAY SO MYSELF!

Okay, okay...so, I went to a Stamp Camp at my Upline's house last night and we made an advent calender for Christmas. OMGoodness I'm soooo proud of myself. I've never done anything like this before. It measures 16" x 20"! It has little 2" round tins that I can put treats in for my kiddos....awwwwww! I know right?
We used Designer Series Paper by Stampin' Up! My Upline stamped all the letter and numbers for us...thanks Beth!!! :) We had such fun putting these together. It has ribbon tacked on the sides to hang by. I can't wait to put it up! I might just leave it out now hee! hee! My kids can't wait until there's goodies in the tins so they can pull them off (they're on with velcro) and eat them up!
Oh well, here's the pic. I hope you like it as much as I obviously do! :)

What do you think? Oh, it has really put me in the Christmas Spirit. Now where's that Elvis Christmas CD? (ha! ha! hee! hee! hee!)

Thanks so much for looking!

Until next time...

Blessings...