Sunday, July 21, 2013

Celebrate

It's Monday!  Today there's a new challenge at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog.  This week is special for me because it's my first challenge submission as a design team member and I am so excited!  This week the theme is "Celebrate".   I  celebrated by creating a vintage inspired party hat. 

Creating this was so much fun!  I started with a plain cone, some paint and stamping. I used a Tim Holtz Alterations die to create the crest and wrapped it with crepe paper. That Glitz crepe paper is so fun.  I know it's not a "newer" product, but I fell in love as I was working with it and I wish that I'd purchased it earlier. I'm quite pleased with myself that I was able to use sequins and glitter together in one project.  Bling it on! The fringe ball at the top of the hat was made using Martha Stewart fringe scissors.  The scissors are pretty awesome.  I should use them more often.  We all need a little more fringe in our lives, right? :)   
 
My hat is a lovechild of a Martha Stewart/Tim Holtz product union.  I think that they go together quite well.

Join the celebration at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog!  Participate in the "Celebrate" challenge this week and you could be the lucky winner of our weekly random drawing for a $50.00 gift voucher.  We will also chose some of the entries to put in the spotlight and award a special badge too!






20 comments:

  1. Bravo Michelle! Congrats on your first week on the DT! Well deserved. Love your birthday hat. Great color combo. Must use my fringe scissors more often, too!

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  2. Michelle...your vintage party hat is awesome! I love your design and your colors! You have combined Tim's and Martha's products so beautifully to create a really fun piece. Welcome to the DT! What a way to kick off your appointment to the team! Hugs, Candy

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  3. Hi Michelle, what a way to start your DT with Simon Says, your party hat is fabulous. I love your design and the feminine colours. The crepe paper is perfect and adds wonderful texture to your piece. The combination of Tim and Martha's products is perfection. Welcome aboard, hope you enjoy your creative journey. Tracy x x

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  4. Such a fabulous party hat Michelle and a great idea for this week's challenge. Love the colours, glitter, crepe and fringed pompom. So glad to have you on the team!!

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  5. What a fun party hat Michelle! Love all the shimmery gold goodness!

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  6. OMGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! This is so fabulous I can't stand it! Love the colors and the shabby chic look!

    PS- thanks for your kind comment to my blog posts, I am so glad you enjoy them! :) PB with Marmalade sounds better than Mayo! I agree on toast! try it on a hot waffle with syrup- to die for! So jealous about the Jiff factory!

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  7. Hi, Michelle, this is such a fun and fabulous project! I love the beautiful colors and all the gorgeous embellishments on it. Welcome to the team! :)

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  8. Such a fun and festive party hat! I love the crepe paper!!!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog today. The ink I used on the chevron stamp pattern is by Impress Fresh Ink & is called Navy.

    Have a super week!!

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  9. Oh, how fun! Congratulations again on being chosen to be a part of their DT!

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  10. Your pretty pink party hat is absolutely delightful, Michelle....such beautiful papers and details!!!! Congrats on your new DT position...they are lucky to have you on their team!!!!

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  11. Holy bbbBlllelllleeeeeeeeeeep that is the COOLEST thing I have EVER seen! SOrry for the expletives..This really slapped me awake. Lovin' your energy Michelle, your style rocks the house!

    Thanks for poppin' over for my glitteriness tonight! I like CAS, but I can "bling" it too sometimes. :)

    I second that I they are soooooooo lucky to have your craftiness!

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  12. LOVE everything about this! You have such a versatile style that's both classy and whimsical. I always look forward to your projects and your comments on my blog make my day!

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  13. This party is beautiful, I so want to put in on and go party now!

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  14. what a sweet party hat. great colors and elements you added. it's so pretty!

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  15. What a super cool party hat! Love the design and all the fringes. The feather is fabulous! So happy to have you on the team! Hugs, Sandra

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    1. What a fabulous idea. I love your beautiful party hat!

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  16. Fun hat, and I love the jaunty feather!

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  17. Oh how lovely, Michelle! What a FAB project for your first DT post with Simon Says Stamp! You really did yourself proud on this one. The details are amazing!

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  18. This is just fabulous!!!!

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  19. I love your shabby chic party hat! I saw it after I had mine in progress and thought... That is how I should have created mine. :) Beautiful pink hat! So happy that you are designing with us!

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