[Birthday Bash] A Very Beary Party Theme

Hello again! Did you like Tenia's creation yesterday? She really stretched her stamps by looking outside the box of how to use them outside their intended design (if there is such a thing as intended). So my challenge to you is to make what you have work for our Challenge #19 Eat Cake. So how you making out? Here is one idea...

Eat Cake Challenge #19 Hints
Do you own this set? 

The speech bubble reminds me like a nice fluffy cupcake top that is dying to be embellished with sprinkles (or sequins). I dare you to try it...

While you go ponder my crazy idea, I would like to introduce you to our next guest designer Rose Miller. She's a super star and recently got a new post at Cardabilities! Congrats, girl! Let's see what she has in store for you, shall we?

Hi all, Rose here from My Happy Place. Super excited to be part of the celebration here on Little Tangles to celebrate the fist birthday of Neat & Tangled Stamps.

Well it has been quite a few years without little ones in the house but I still remember what it takes for a fun and yummy party. So here is what I came up with:

You need to send out invites, right?

Goodie bags are always fun!!

How about cupcakes instead of a cake?

And of course you need a card to go with the gift.

I had so much fun with my favorite stamp from the Little Bear stamp set.

Thanks so much for having be as a part of your month long celebration :)

Wow, Rose, you were a busy bee! You did a whole theme with this adorable set and it's just fab! You really outdid yourself! Isn't that cupcake just so delicious looking? I would like to bite into it ;)

Day 17: Guess Who's Guest Designing Winners

Only one of you took the challenge, and she was spot on!

cmAugust 17, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Great set of questions and fabulous answers! So appreciate the 'fav products' list, along with the links! A Bio degree + a Galapagos Island travel dream = fascinating! Danielle, you're quite the remarkable individual! Guest guess is Tenia N. Another super wonderful post!!
c

Carol, congrats, send me email to neatandtangledstamps(at)gmail.com with the subject line "Little Tangles Day 17 Perk" to claim your "Buy 3 stamp sets, and get a 4x6 for free."

Challenge Reminders

Challenge #19 Eat Cake - ends Sept 1; free stamp set
Project Life Challenge - ends Aug 28; $5 gift certificate

Party Favor Challenge - ends Aug 24; $5 gift certificate
The Un-birthday Birthday Challenge - ends Aug 20; Guest Designer Spot

That's all for now. See you again tomorrow...

[Birthday Bash] Party Decos as Easy as One-Two-Three

Hello again! We are back with a special post from one the most enthusiastic Neat & Tangled supporters that I know.

Birthday Bash Q&A

Remember this question?

cmAugust 2, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Happy Birthday, or rather Birthmonth! What a wonderful idea to celebrate all month long, and to share inspiration with us! My answer to your question: suggestions for 'must have' sets for those of us new to card-making, and who are looking for as much versatility as possible! Thanks for asking - and especially, for investing time, energy and creativity for this 'party'!
c

Barb Murphy is up today with her take on the question:

"I think that One the Strip 2 and Just Thinking of You are the perfect starter sets. With a few different colors of inks you can save money by creating your own woodgrain, polka dot and plaid patterns (to mention just a few). Thinking of You has that medium scale bubble/cloud and a pretty script sentiment which can be fun or elegant. It's perfect for every occasion when paired with a note on the inside..."thinking of you" on your birthday, graduation, retirement, anniversary..."thinking of you" during this difficult time, as you heal, and your loved ones."

Isn't our Barb a smart one? I couldn't agree more with these wise words. While you go mull over what Barb said, let's get to our guest designer post. Today we have the uber-talented Virginia Lu here. She's been a Guest Designer for Neat & Tangled, and a faithful supporter since Day 1. We also see her stopping by our Little Tangles blog very often and leaving us sweet comments. We love you, Virginia. Check out her jaw-dropping creations...

Part 1: birthday cards

Alcohol inks + vellum+ gold embossed flowers

Part 2: Party invites

Stamping + white embossing +sequins +gold embossed flowers (small)

Part 3: Party utensil holder

Stamp 4 houses in a row and white-emboss, score at 4 1/2” , Stamp Little Tangle for the borders on top, trim and assemble

tip: for the inside of the holder, simply use a Styrofoam bowl to keep the utensils in place

Here is the entire project

Hugs, Virginia Lu

http://virginialusblog.blogspot.ca/

What do you think of this amazing card? Virginia, I adore your color palette. It's pretty amazing. And how about Virginia's utensil holder? Yeah, my jaw is still wide open. And I love how she repurposed the house and added a cute little grass trim. Those flowers? Words don't describe...I would love to see a tutorial on those. Who's with me? "Tu-to-rial, Tu-to-Rial, Tu-To-Rial!" Hoping the masses will chant with me, so that Virginia's will put one up ;)

We have a few challenges open, so check the side bar. It's not too late to enter, and each of them has a few fabulous prizes. Who doesn't want free sequins, a $5 gift card, or a Guest Design Spot?

That's a wrap. Come back tomorrow to meet our next guest designer. Can you guess who it is? Hint: she will be around a lot more to provide you with amazing Neat & Tangled inspirations. I'm feeling generous, so how about a free pack of sequins to any correct guesses? Ta for now.