A New Year with a big Prize...

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Happy New Year to you all! I can't believe that we have flown through 2010 and we are now at the start of another year... what will this year bring to us all?

Imaginisce have decided to start the year with a New Design Team and a fresh, new and exciting challenge hosted by Cristal 'Pinky'. This month we are giving you the task to find something that has been taking up space in a cupboard and to re-use and re-purpose your item. At the end of January a winner will be chosen to take home a $75 package full of Imaginisce goodies! For full details visit the Imaginisce blog HERE. We are also giving away a fabulous prize just for playing along with todays design team blog hop... one lucky follower will have the opportunity to take home this amazing gift.

  
So what did I do for the challenge... 

I've had this mask in my crafty cupboard for far too long and have had many a plan to give it a revamp so this challenge was just perfect, especially as my daughter just loves the venetian masks and is planning of having half her bedroom wall covered with them. So here's one to add to her collection.



With the help of the new Imaginisce cordless glue gun, my i-rock and the gorgeous Garden Party collection I decorated the mask with hotrocks, paper fans and lots of roly rosies from the 'brights' range.

 

The roly rosies are so quick and easy to make with the help of the Imaginisce petal roller, you press out the pre-cut shape, roll the shape with the roller tool and add a touch of hot glue to the base and presto... one flower ready to attach to your project. I also added a white doily style flourish cut from my Cricut Expression using the 'Straight From the Nest' cartridge.


To fill some gaps and add a bit more sparkle I've hot-glued various sized snowflake crystals from the Cottage Christmas collection.


The i-rock was wonderful for adhering the rhinestones, especially over the curved surface of the mask.


To be in the running for today's fabulous prize package you must:
FOLLOW EVERY blog involved in the hop
COMMENT on EVERY blog
Leave a final comment on the Imaginisce blog
Now if you are following the order then the next blog to visit is:

PINKY

Good luck and thanks for stopping by!
From farm to you...
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82 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Love this and the roly rosies, fabulous job!!

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  2. Karen PinsonatJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Fabulous project, I know your daughter will love it!

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  3. SueJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Wow!! You rocked this!! That is awesome!

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  4. UnknownJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Ohhh Melinda that rocks chickita!!!!!!!!

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  5. Jenn KJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    WOW! What a transformation...LOVE IT!

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  6. XXOO AMYJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I had a whole wall covered with these when I was a teenager too! beautiful transformation!

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  7. sandyh50January 1, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Wow, this is gorgeous! I love those roly poly roses!

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  8. LaurenJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    That's awesome! So creative! And what a wonderful prize!

    Lauren

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  9. LizJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Still picking my jaw up off the floor. This totally has some serious sand written all over it... Gorgeous and hope Gorgia appreciates the new item for her collection.

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  10. WendyJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Just gorgeous as always Melinda! Happy New Year!

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  11. KhristenJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    That is so pretty! I also love these masks, what a great way to jazz them up. TFS!

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  12. JennyKozarJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    This is beautiful!

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  13. Karen AKA SoccerboyzmomJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Wow, that is totally amazing.

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  14. Carol W.January 1, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    WOW...beautiful! TFS, I am now a follower!

    Carol
    http://caroleesscrappinspot.blogspot.com

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  15. Leah's Crafty LifeJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Umm stunner!!! Your DD is one lucky girl.. your mask is amazing!!! Beautiful AND inspiring. Happy new Year!

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  16. AmyJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Wow!!!!!!!! Boy did you rock the re-vamp on this one! TFS

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  17. BrittneyJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Oh my goodness, this is stunning. Simply amazing job!

    And, I'm your newest follower =)

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  18. Leti EMJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    wow what a transformation, i like that you kept the beauty of the original pieces and just really added on to it. it came out wonderful! ~following

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  19. Melissa D.January 1, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Nice work! It turned out so neat!

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  20. KristalJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    What an amazing job. My daughter and I absolutely love this! TFS

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  21. UnknownJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    wow- you really transformed the mask - wonderful

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  22. Paper DollsJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    I love your flowers and the crystal snowflakes!!

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  23. SophiaJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    OMG you rocked that mask...♥

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  24. ReneeleeakJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Wow! You did a great job on altering your mask. Very pretty outcome. ☺
    Thanks for sharing!
    reneeleeak at yahoo dot com

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  25. DebiJJanuary 1, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Happy New Year Melinda, & by the looks of it already, it will be a gorgeous creative year for you.
    Your mask is magnificent! xx

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  26. Cassie_luJanuary 1, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    I love masks and you did an outstanding job dressing this one up

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  27. KathyJanuary 1, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    OMG! I just can't believe what you did with that mask! Your are truly an artist! I HAVE to get me some of those roly posies!

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  28. SandraJanuary 1, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous Melinda :)

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  29. Kelly SasJanuary 1, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Oh my Melinda you did an amazing job altering this boring mask to something so incredibly gorgeous! Your daughter must be thrilled.

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  30. Precious Memories Scrapbooking & MoreJanuary 1, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Oh Melinda this is beyond gorgeous!!!! You did an amazing job with this, your daughter must LOVE it! JUST AWESOME, but I am not too surprised, you are just so talented!!!!!

    staci
    staci412 at optonline dot net

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  31. Steph AckermanJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Wow this is stunning.

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  32. Carol (honeywine)January 1, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    fabulous Melinda - I love what you did with this!!!!

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  33. Sherri Everett ThompsonJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    I just LOVE those roses, Melinda! My daughter also just put in her own order for an altered mask-thanks for the great idea!

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  34. Rhonda Van GinkelJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Oh my goodness this is uber fabulous girl!!! I love every single thing about this project!

    WOW!!!

    Happy New Years to you and yours!!!

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  35. ChelleJanuary 1, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    That is absolutely gorgeous. WOW

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  36. Kris BercJanuary 1, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Wow, what a gorgeous mask! Love all those roly rosies!

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  37. Auntie EmJanuary 1, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    So beautiful! Love the colours of the PP and the flowers.
    Happy New Year and thanks for sharing! :o)

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  38. NitashaJanuary 1, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    WOWZA!!! Your really rocked out that mask! CUTENESS!!!

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  39. Tracey TaylorJanuary 1, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    wow, wow, WOW!!! FANATASTIC work!

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  40. lesleyw1January 1, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    stunning, what a beautiful recreate.

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  41. ErinJeanJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Wow! That is so beautiful! I'm sure your daughter will love it!

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  42. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    WOW completely stunning!! Very cool alter...thanc for the inspiration..:)

    nicolle@nicollelovesscrapbooking.com

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  43. joniJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Gorgeous!!!! Wow, that turned out really really pretty!!! TFS Happy New Year!
    hugs,
    joni

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  44. DrayiaJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    I was all about masks when I was in high school and still have 3 of them. Now I know what to do with them to make them my own and show them off agin in my scrap room. thanks for sharing.
    http://drayia.blogspot.com/

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  45. VinDeeLooJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    How neat. I am unable to participate in the challenge. If I win, I can participate in future challenges.

    VinDeeLoo
    vndlewis at rocketmail dot com

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  46. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Very Very Very Adorable but then I love collecting Masks ;)


    HAPPY 2011
    Debi

    2spunky4u@bresnan.net

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  47. Me-Ma KimJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    WOW! That is FLIPPING GORGEOUS!! YOU ROCKED IT! TFS! I need to get some of those Roly Rosies!! TOO COOL!! I am a follower. Have a GREAT Day,
    Me-Ma Kim

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  48. Kim A.January 1, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    That is cute. I am going to have to get some Roly Rosies and the petal roller

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  49. UnknownJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    I love the rolled flowers. They could be used lots of different ways. Thanks for the idea and description of how to do. It's ahrd to figure out by just pictures.

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  50. Janet's JoyJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    What a fabulous job!

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  51. My HideawayJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Oh my goodness what a transformation! Great job!

    Happy New Year
    Olivia

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  52. GypsyangelJanuary 2, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    You are such an awesome and talented person Melinda. Thanks for sharing.

    xoxo
    Karen

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  53. MelfieldJanuary 2, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Your mask is so original and so totally different to everyone's projects Melinda.....once again you are amazing! Thanks for your amazing inspiration yet again....Mel x (melfield.blogspot.com)

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  54. LizJanuary 2, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    What a beautiful piece brillant

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  55. Manhattan MandieJanuary 2, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Oh wow!!! This is FABULOUS!!!!!

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  56. MarielleJanuary 2, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    this is incredible ! I never would of thought to do that !!! Bravo !

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  57. GlynisJanuary 2, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    What a gorgeous transformation!! I love how this turned out! :O)

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  58. UnknownJanuary 2, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Very cool. Thanks for the chance to win :)

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  59. Sharon PeeleJanuary 2, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Wow talk about improving something, you did that and more!!! It is so beautiful!! What a wonderful idea!! Thanks so much!!

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  60. KarenBJanuary 2, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Wow wow wow... I bet your daughter is thrilled too!

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  61. connieJanuary 2, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    the mask came out great! love the flowers.

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  62. PaulJanuary 2, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Love your altered project.

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  63. KimJanuary 2, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    ONE word stunning!

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  64. Year 2January 2, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    OMGoodness that is GORGEOUS!!!!

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  65. KareyJanuary 3, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    I have tried to make these flowers without the tool-didn't happen. I guess I don't know how to cut.

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  66. MichelleJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    The mask looks so cool, Melinda!!! LOVE all the flowers and bling!!!

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  67. Pammie KayJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    I love that you took an "ok" mask and made it a "WOW" mask.

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  68. AnnJanuary 3, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Wow - how many people just have a mask sitting around, and what you did with it!!! Ah-may-zing!

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  69. UnknownJanuary 3, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    What a great make over it really sings now.
    http://craftywizard.blogspot.com

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  70. SamJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    stunning project, gorgeous work Melinda as always

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  71. ChrissyJanuary 4, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    WOW!!! Stunning project.Totally gorgeous.
    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  72. Anne PJanuary 4, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    Wow, you have taken something which is nice and made it amazing.

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  73. Kim.January 4, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Love this, it looks so much more glamorous now. The roly rosies and the bling are great.
    Kim xXx

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  74. AmandaJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Super cute!!

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  75. Jona PanesaJanuary 4, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    wow your mask is really beautiful!!!

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  76. Auntie AngJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    this is truly amazing and in love with all the projects
    I cannot wait to see 2011 and what it has in store
    Congrats on the DT for Imaginisce they sure picked a team of Superstars

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  77. UnknownJanuary 5, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    OMG that looks fabulous! TFS!

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  78. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Ok seriously...you win for the most creative altered item! LOVE this!Thanks for sharing.

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  79. AimeeJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    wow, that's so pretty! I love the flowers and bling!

    aw62101 at hotmail dot com

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  80. Lillian ChildJanuary 6, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    This is simply AMAZING! So very beautiful!

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  81. Cindy GrohJanuary 7, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    Inspiring project:)

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  82. TonyaJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Great Job!

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