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Sunday, October 31, 2010

Pat made this beautiful advent muffin tin.

Instructions and Item list:

24 mini muffin pan (Wal-Mart, painted Red, Pat's husband painted the muffin tin.)

red spray paint (Wal-Mart)

magnet strips (magnets are strong enough)

The Following Stamping up Products were use;

#119847 xlg ornament punch (24 were punched)

#118874 2-3/8" xlg scallop circle punch (24 were punched make sure the circle is big enough to cover the entire muffin hole)

#102482 real red card stock (Red Cardstock)

#102584 garden green card stock (Green Cardstock)

#120809 candy cane Christmas DSP (holiday mini or any Christmas pattern pp)

#115618 old olive 1 1/4" striped ribbon

#119873 3/4" circle punch (For the numbers)

The numbers were printed on a pc & then punched out.

After gluing the scalloped circle, ornament and numbers together you can glue the magnet strips on the back of the scalloped card stock and then place it over the muffin cup.

Once it is all done, Pat is putting chocolate, & coins in the cups & each day her granddaughters will be able to find the goodies inside the cup.

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Welcome to our new and improved challenge blog!! We are so excited you are here for our first week of everything new!! We have been teasing you for weeks about the changes coming to Frosted Designs... now it is finally time to share some of the exciting things happening here!!

Every Friday, as we always have done, we will have a FABULOUS FRIDAY CHALLENGE. This challenge is to encourage you to use up the supplies you already have in creative ways!! You are going to be seeing more projects from us along with the layouts and cards you have become used to! You are also going to be seeing more prizes and more variety with the prizes!! We will slowly move from monthly prizes to biweekly prizes to eventually offering weekly prizes!!

On Sundays, you are going to learn new tips and techniques from our design team and how to apply them to your cards, layouts and projects!! These tutorials are going to be called SHOW ME SUNDAYS and they start this weekend! Be sure to check back for our first Show Me Sunday!

Now... here is something I am soooooo excited about!! We are going to be adding a SKETCH CHALLENGE!! Yes, you heard me correctly!! Our very own designers Diana and Debbie have been busy creating some new and fresh sketches that you will only find here on Frosted Designs!! Look for the first SKETCH ALONG TUESDAY post in this upcoming week!! These sketches will be biweekly and will have their own prize... all you have to do is participate!!

We hope you are as excited about the new changes as we are!! Finally, it is time to announce this week's challenge....
We are challenging you to use our theme... Holiday Treats! This can be anything that has to do with a Holiday Treat! You can share your favorite recipe, you can show us your favorite food/treat gifts, there is also gift wrap.... or you can even do a LO about your favorite holiday treat!! The possibilities are endless... which our design team has demonstrated this week!

Before we show you what the design team did, we would love to show you this weeks prize! We are being sponsored by Purple Panda Designs! Here is some information straight from the owner!

Hi! I'm Kayla and I'm 16 years old. I have been drawing since I was little. All the stamps you see are hand drawn by me. I draw for fun and sell my stamps for a little money while I am still in school. I just started my store at http://www.shophandmade.com/. All of my stamps can be seen on my blog at http://purplepandad.blogspot.com/ which has a link directly to the store. I hope you enjoy my stamps!

The randomly chosen winner will receive their choice of 3 stamps from Kayla's store!! Go check them out!! You are going to want to win this prize!!!

We spent this past week introducing you to our new team... now it is time to show you their work!

Joni

Joni made this cute little jar using an old pickle jar...just wrapped pattterned paper around to cover the parts of the label she couldn't get removed. A package of stickers and a ribbon.... now, what to fill it with?? The possiblities are endless...

Diana

Diana made these treat boxes for her DD Kindergarten class. She is putting a cupcake in each of them and adhering with a clue dot to the bottom of the cupcake wrapper so that the cupcake stay put. She used MS pp pad and K & Company Halloween die cuts.

Cassie

Cassie used a Purple Panda digital stamp to create treat cups, cupcake flags and dish I.D. tags for her upcoming Halloween party.

Gulnara

Gulnara wanted to do a layout about her child enjoying the holiday treats! This is the story, named "What happens when time for Holiday Treats comes")))

Libeeti

Libeeti made this lo about her family tradition to give the kids nuts on Passover, after the the formal feast, so they can play with them. In the photo, young Libeeti is holding the bag with the nuts. Libeeti said that they were thrilled to get those nuts and play with them all night, while the grown-ups set and had their talks, till bed time. The title is a line from a Passover's

song, and it says: My pockets are filled with nuts

Kim

Side view of the pretty glass jar.

Kim used the Purple Panda rip image to create a creepy tag for her husband's Halloween treat jar. She filled a jar full of Hershey Nuggets with almonds, one of his faves. She colored up the rip image and and attached to some creepy dp.

This is the top view of her candy jar. She used a felt embellishment and some Halloween trim to finish off the treat.

Jessica

Jessica altered a clean, recycled glass gravy jar into a perfect little gift giving container. She wrapped two layers of coordinating scalloped cardstock around the base of the jar, then topped with a strip of Bo Bunny Olivia paper. To hide the seam in the Bo Bunny paper, she cut out similar flowers from the scraps and popped them up using foam pop dots. She wound a length of 1-1/2" wide satin for the bow, tucking it under the large flower for a seamless transition.

For the lid, Jessica traced the top of the lid onto the reverse side of the same Olivia paper (which can be seen on the reverse of the jar band when the jar is opened). She wrapped the side of the lid in satin ribbon that she pleated using dots of hot glue to hold down the pleats. Everything on this jar was adhered using hot glue.

Since this jar can't be washed, it will be filled with wrapped candy and small gift items for her kiddo's teachers. That way, they can reuse this container for treats of their own when they've gone through the goodies it will come with!

Esther

Esther got out her Cricut machine to create this adorable layout! She used the Winter Frolic cart for the title and Create a Critter for the penguin!!Barb

Barb whipped together some yummy Halloween treats to send to her daughters at college! She wrapped their favorite candy bars with cute patterned paper and added some fun embellies. She also made a card as well as a "matchbook" to hold their gift cards!

Pat

Pat made this adorable Advent Calendar! Would you like to know how she did it? You might just want to check back Sunday!!

Angela

And now... we are going to leave you with a card that the lovely
Angela made using a Purple Panda Designs digi!!

Isn't it beautiful? You could win this digi for yourself! All you have to do is play along!!

WOW!! That is a lot of inspiration!! Now we would love to see what you can do!! Share your holiday treats with us!!

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Top 3 + the October Prize Giveaway!

Thursday, October 28, 2010

I know I say this every week but.... we really had some amazing entries this week!! And we had so many!! 76!! Wow!! That is so exciting!! It also makes it really difficult to narrow it down... but we thought these projects were pretty spectacular and they are this weeks Top 3!!

Glenda

Chris

Melissa

Congratulations Ladies!! If you would like your Top 3 blinkie, send me an email at barb.craft@att.net!!

And now the moment you have all been waiting on allllll of October!! The winner of the October prize pack!!

Drumroll pleeease!!!! Congratulations.....

Joan Ervin

Joan entered this card in our fall/Halloween theme challenge!! Congratulations Joan!! Email me your addy at barb.craft@att.net and I will make sure your prize gets sent out to you!!

Remember to come back tomorrow for a new challenge and a new sponsor!! This is the debut of our new Design Team so you won't want to miss it!! See you in the morning!!

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We are excited to introduce our final 2 Designers!

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

It's Thursday and that means we are going to introduce you to our final two members of our new team!!

Welcome Ruth....

Ruth is married to an amazing dairy farmin' man named Dave and has 3 grown sons, but no daughters-in-law....yet. Her passions include scrapbooking, sewing, cooking, hosting dinner parties and serving in women's ministry at her church. Things that bring a smile to her face are finding pictures/scrapbook pages that are older and bring back a memory & a great cup of coffee with friends.

You can find Ruth's blog by clicking HERE!!

And we can't forget Gulnara....

Hello, my name is Gulnara, and yes - I'm from Russia. My family is me and my little 1,5 year old son. We like to learn, to have fun and all beautiful, - especially if it can be touched))) I am sooo happy to become a part of this beautiful team, because we are united by amazing hobby and perhaps, it's the most important thing.Hope, we'll take a closer look in the course of our creativity!- I'm very glad to have this wonderful possibility!
You can find Gulnara's blog by clicking HERE!!

Well, that's it!! You have now met the eight newest members of our design team!! And of course our original design team will be back to give you all the inspiration you have become used to!! What is that you say?! That is a lot of designers?! You're right!! But we have really great reasons for needing so many!! We have more challenges coming your way!! We will still have our Friday challenges... but now we will be adding a new challenge every other week!!! Be sure to check back often so you don't miss out!!! We will be back later today to announce this weeks Top 3 as well as announce the winner of our October Prize Package!! See you soon!!

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Meet some more of our team!!

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

We are back again today to showcase two more of our newest members of our design team!!

Please welcome Crystal....

Hello. My name is Crystal and I am a stay at home mom to one very active almost three year old. I have been married to my very supportive and kind husband for almost six years. We are both prior Army officers. I am an Iraqi War vet, which is the reason that I started scrapping again, but I became addicted when we were expecting our first daughter. The rest as they say is history. I have designed for several blogs and one company thus far. I hope to continue this craft for as long as I am able since I love to document memories, and play with pretty things!

You can find Crystal's blog by clicking HERE!!

And now we would like to introduce you to Lori....

I am married to a great guy who supports my habit because our youngest loves "reading" his scrapbooks. We have three dirty, stinky boys ages 20, 15 and 5. I started scrapbooking when the oldest was 7, and once I got both boys caught up I really slowed down. Then I discovered I was pregnant with our little surprise blessing, and I started scrapping like crazy! The tools and styles have changed so much (thank goodness)!! I use my Gypsy and Cricut for most of my crafting. I love to scrapbook, make altered art, make books and even make a card every now and then. I make a lot of sports-related projects as well as home made gifts. I work from home ~ I have an in-home daycare and sometimes get to craft at naptime. I also teach classes at a local craft store in my spare time.

You can find Lori's blog by clicking HERE!!

How lucky are we to have all these wonderful designers on our team?! Go check out Crystal and Lori's blogs and leave them a little blog love!! Tomorrow you will meet the final two members of our design team!!

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Meet Two More of our Amazing New Design Team Members!!

Monday, October 25, 2010

Are you ready to meet two more members of our team?! You are going to love these gals!!

First we have Libeeti....

I'm a single mom of two adorable charming boys, aged 8.5y and 5.5y. Naturally, my boys are the main subject of my scrapping, but I'm trying to balance it with some layouts about me too. I work at a full time job, and I love my job very much. I started scrapbooking at March 2010, with a lot of encouragement from a very good bloggy friend, and I've become an addicted one eversince. Scrapbooking and crafting is my way to keep some sanity and to relax, as well as a way to capture the moments of our lives and preserve the memories.

You can find Libeeti's blog by clicking HERE!!

And many of you may know our next designer - Fern....

Hi there! I'm a wife of 33 years, a mother of 2 grown/married children and grandmother of 3 beautiful grand children. Who, if you know me at all, are the main subjects on most of my layouts. I have been paper crafting for five years and scrap booking in earnest for about 1 to 1 1/2 years... Next April I will get to scrap full time because my dear sweet husband is letting me retire/quit after 31 years working in the Title Insurance Business. I am so excited to be a part of this amazing Frosted Design Team... We're going to have so much fun the next 6 months. I can't wait to get started and we hope to see you there!!

You can find Fern's blog by clicking HERE!!

Now I am sure both of these women would love for you to stop by their blogs and congratulate them on joining our design team!! We will be back tomorrow with two more designers!!!

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Changes are coming!! And welcome to some new designers!!

Sunday, October 24, 2010

We are sooooo excited about the changes coming to Frosted Designs!! You are going to see some new wonderful things including more challenges, more designers and more prizes!! We now have designers from all over the world!! Can it get any better?!! We are going to take this week to introduce you to the new members of our design team!!

First we would like to introduce you to Angela...

My name is Angela and I am happily married to Mark! we have 4 children. Christie 20, Aden 18, Lachlan 15, & Patrick 13. I own & run a Learn to swim Centre which keeps me very busy! But I still have time for my paper obsession! I also adore making cards and patchwork quilting. In fact I love anything that gets me creating. I have recently discovered Copic markers and I am seriously getting a healthy collection. I am excited to be a part of this gorgeous team and seeing all your beautiful creations.

You can find Angela's blog HERE!!

And we would also like you to meet Esther....

Hello, my name is Esther. I am Thrilled to be joining such a talented group of ladies. Scrapbooking is my obsession. I have been documenting my precious memories for about 9 years now, and I love every moment of it. I am 29 years old and I have three beautiful children, if I say so myself. Gabriel 6 yrs, Elijah 4 yrs, and Layla 9 months. They are the main subject of my obsession. I try new products and like to experiment but always tend to go back to my old habits. I have an expression that I use on almost every project and I love it.

Esthers blog can be found HERE!!

Be sure to visit Angela's and Esther's blog and welcome them to the Frosted Designs design team!! We are excited to have both of them and look forward to the creativity they will bring to all of you over the next 6 months!! Stop back tomorrow to meet two more of our designers!!

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Let's See Your Die Cuts!!

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Hi everyone, it's Debbie here and it's my week to host the challenge. This week's challenge is die cuts! My intention was to utilize my cricut and do a layout, then a came across a bunch of Halloween die cuts by K and Company I purchased last year. With Halloween only a few weeks away, I thought why not make a Halloween decoration.

I've been holding onto this Creative Memories frame I won a few years ago at a crop. I added some black paper as the background and went to town with die cuts, stickers and chipboard!

So lets get creative! Let me see what you can create using die cuts, whether premade or created with your Cricut, Sizzix, Slice or any other cutting system you may have.

This is your last week to submit a project to be eligible to win our October Prize Package!

Wouldn't you like to take this home?! All you have to do is submit a project and your name will be put in the drawing!! The winner will be announced Thursday afternoon!!

And now.... let's see what the design team did for you!

Joni

Joni doesn't have a die-cut machine, but has collected some die-cuts over the years and dug into her stash for the Grandpa title & Caution sign which are both die cuts. Rest of paper/embellies are Basic Grey Lime Rickey.

Barb

Barb used a die cut paper from K & Company for her background. She also added a die cut frame around her photo that she cut using her Cricut and finished the layout off with some premade flower and leaf die cuts she purchased.

Diana

Diana used Restoration Collection by Crate Paper. for this LO of her DD, DSister and DH making her Birthday Cake. She used a photo of the Cake for her Title.

Cassie

For her project Cassie created a Halloween sign using her Cuttlebug to make die cut letters and the circles used to make the flowers. She also used Graphic 45 paper on the sign.

Now it is your turn!! Let's see what you can do with die cuts!! Be sure to link up your project for a chance to win the fabulous Stampin Up prize donated by our very own Pat!! Visit her blog to see how you can order some of these yummy goodies for yourself!!

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Fall/Halloween Top 3!!

We have the best followers ever!! All of you submitted some amazing cards, layouts and projects! I love visiting every blog and getting new ideas! Thank you for sharing them with us!! With that said... we had to narrow it down to our Top 3 this week! So, Congratulations to....

Lisa

Katie

Christy

Ladies... if you would like the Top 3 blinkie, email me at barb.craft@att.net!!

Thank you to everyone who participated this week! Please come back tomorrow to check out our new challenge.... AND we are a week away from some big changes.... be sure to visit often so you don't miss out on any of the fun!!! You might even see a few new faces around here!!

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Sunday's Tutorial By Pat.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

This week, Pat made these amazing fall tealight candles! We thought that they were so fabulous, we wanted to share how to make them with you!!

We have the directions written out for you and in a video as well!!!!

To make the bottom of the box: 3 3/4 x 8 1/4 piece of cardstock, the longest score lines are at 1/2", 1-1/8", 2-5/8", & 3 - 1/4" Your short score lines are at 1/2". 1-1/8", 7-1/8", & 7-3/4"

To make the box cover: 5x6" piece of cardstock

Score lines on the 6" side will be 5/8", 2-1/4", 2-7/8" & 4-1/2"

Decorate top as desired.

Punch out 4 circles from the tissue paper with 1-3/8" punch. Punch a little hole in the center of the tissue paper for the wick to come through. Stamp each tissue circle with your image, heat with heat gun & melt the tissue paper into the wax.

Pat found this tutorial on tinkerin-in-ink blog. The video was long so she split it up into 2.

We hope you enjoyed learning how to make these darling candles. If you decide to make them yourself, leave a comment with a link to your blog... we would love to stop by and see your project!!

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Halloween or Fall layout

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Welcome to a new challenge at Frosted Designs, I'm Kim, and I'll be hosting this week! I chose a Fall/Halloween theme. I absolutely love this time of the year! I am so inspired to scrapbook those incredible colors that God paints across the trees in my area!

So, if you have some awesome Halloween photos from last year still waiting to be scrapped or if you have just taken a trip to take in the beauty of the changing season, this challenge is for you!

AND NOW FOR THE PRIZE!!

If you play along with us... you have a chance to win this fabulous Prize by our very own Pat!! Pat has a Stampin' Up store and you can find it by clicking HERE!

This prize includes: Wicked Fun Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up: 12 sheets in the package, Pumpkin pie ribbon, Rich Razzleberry ribbon, & Black ribbon! Now that is one yummy prize!! Each time you submit an entry during October, you will be put in a drawing for this prize. At the end of the month (Oct. 28th to be exact!), we will randomly draw a winner!! Remember... you have to play to win!!!

Just look at all the brilliant designs by the fabby Frosted Designers.

Cassie

Cassie used Graphic 45 papers to make a layout about her nephew' Halloween costume from a few years ago.

Jessica

Jessica used old pictures of herself and her brothers, along with some vintage-inspired papers from Pink Paislee and My Mind's Eye to create a fun layout.

Diana

Diana did a 2 page LO, of her kids Monica and Daniel Halloween 9 years ago. She used MS halloween pack and some K & Co embellishments.