Saturday, February 28, 2009

Class by Melissa & Prize #8

Here's some fun answers about birthdays by Melissa:

What is your favorite birthday cake? My mom always made us a homemade Chocolate Buttermilk Double-Decker cake for our birthdays....so even if I have to make my own, my favorite still remains the cake my mom would spoil us with.

What was your most memorable birthday? My most memorable birthday was this past year when my husband broke ground on our new house.....such a sweet gift.

Do you like surprises? I LOVE surprises....but I also love to snoop....but when it comes right down to it.....I would rather be surprised than know what someone was planning for me.

How do you celebrate? I love to celebrate veeeeeerrry quietly....just my husband and little girl...no frills...no party...perhaps no cooking though :)

Melissa created a beautiful tabletop frame......enjoy!

Once Upon A Time by Melissa Phillips

Supplies you will need for this project:
House Chipboard by Jenni Bowlin
Vintage Black Ledger by Jenni Bowlin
Home Bingo Card by Jenni Bowlin
Porcelain Olio Color Rub-on Book by Basic Grey
Porcelain Champagne Brown Designer Rub-ons by Basic Grey
Porcelain Chip Sticker Shapes by Basic Grey
Marrakech Olio Color Rub-on Book by Basic Grey
Infuse Buttons by Basic Grey
Childhood Journal Notes by Crafty Secrets
Flower Patch Butterfly Paper by Making Memories
Silver Rhinestone Embellishments by Kaisercraft
Pink Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon by May Arts
Black Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon by May Arts

Instructions for Frame:
1. Trace chipboard houses onto coordinating paper and Bingo card, cut out, ink edges and adhere.

2. Punch holes in sides of houses and tie together with assorted ribbon.

3. Create crepe paper flowers and adhere to top areas of 1st and 3rd houses.

4. Coat chipboard crown and flower with Mica flakes and adhere to centers of crepe paper flowers.

5. Attach adhesive gems to crown and to center of chipboard flower to embellish and add chipboard leaf.

6. Adhere chipboard scroll to center hour and embellish with a button.

7. Coat chipboard scallop border with Mica flakes and adhere along bottom edge of center house.

8. Apply rub-on borders to 1st and 3rd houses and attach trim along bottom edge of 1st house.

9. Trim edges of vintage image using pinking shears, ink and adhere to center house.

10. Apply rub-on sentiments to 1st and 3rd houses and embellish with chipboard flower, butterfly and buttons.

Fun Birthday Fact: Noisemakers were given out at first known birthday parties to scare away evil spirits who were believed to be attracted to people on their birthdays.

Prize Drawing #8: Prizes will be posted every hour on the hour. Winners will be picked by a random number generator and all winners will be posted at 9PM tonight. For a chance to win each prize, all you have to do is answer the question with a comment on each hourly post. (make sure to leave your comment under each picture of the prize, click on the photo for a larger view)

Don't miss our Guest Designer and the Grand Prize Drawing at 7PM!

Here's the eighth question: Do you have ice cream with your birthday cake...what is your favorite flavor?


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60 comments:

  1. Trace GeworskyFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    Honestly, Im not a huge ice cream fan(Unless its vanilla soft ice cream) so I never have it with my cake.

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  2. Kathy WFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    I don't usually have ice cream with cake...the cold hurts my teeth.

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  3. JanelleFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    If the cake isn't a white cake, I prefer vanilla bean ice cream. If it's a white cake, then I'd like some kind of chocolate that has something chunky in it -- like nuts or some kind of candy. Mmmmm.

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  4. BonnieFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    I don't have ice cream with my cake....I don't like the messiness of the two of them running all together.....and believe me....I know that is a little weird...!! lol!!

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  5. papertrails leaverFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    the past few cakes have been ice cream cakes which is kinds nice since I don't have to scoop out ice cream as well. Otherwise, I would just eat cake!

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  6. JessicaFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    Yes! I usually have mint chocolate chip ice cream with my birthday cake. Everyone in my family loves it.

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  7. TammyFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    Ilove to eat vanilla ice cream with chocolate cake minus the icing. I love to mix the cake w/the ice cream. I've done this since I was a kid. LOVE IT!!!!

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  8. Harley DeeFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    GOT to have ice cream! Good ol' vanilla with cake is the best :)

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  9. Ms. CherylFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    By all means ! My favorite from Baskin n Robbins is praline and cream. My favorite from the grocery is Blue Bell's Century Sundae. AND where there is ice cream there must be chocolate syrup. Excuse me while i take a peek in the freezer and see what kind of ice cream may be in there... thanks, ms.cheryl

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  10. Patty GFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    I love ice cream, but not usually with cake. My favorite flavor is any intense chocolate.

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    Sometimes if there are guests over. Usually French Vanilla! Beautiful projects on here! Thanks for the cahance to win! :)Kathy

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  12. castlebcFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    Forget ice cream w/ cake; how about an ice cream cake. Any flavor is welcomed.

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  13. SmadarFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    Actually... I don't like ice cream...

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    Chocolate, chocolate and some more CHOCOLATE!!

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  15. AngelFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    Absolutely... vanilla!!!

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  16. JenniferFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    My favorite ice cream is chocolate, but I don't really like ice cream with my cake. When I eat cake, it's all about the cake. LOL!

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  17. TriciaFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    I sometimes have ice cream with my cake. If I do, my favorite is Vanilla Fudge Swirl.

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  18. Erika M.February 28, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    Yes it's usually vanilla of some type or neopolitian.

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  19. KarenFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    No ice cream with cake. Favorite flavor of ice cream is fresh peach.

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  20. JingleFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    Always! Usually vanilla! I love the ice cream more than the cake! LOL!

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  21. RomaineFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    So many yummy ones, but a really good quality vanilla is tops!

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  22. {pam}February 28, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    i don't like ice cream with my cake . . . makes it too mooshy! but i do love ice cream . . . favs are rocky road and rainbow sherbet.

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  23. Jessrose21February 28, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    Actually, I usually have an ice cream cake! Always Carvel, chocolate with the chocolate crunchies layers.

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  24. just me....lynnFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    definitely vanilla ice cream with my white cake with white icing. Just a plain jane kinda gal

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  25. TeresaFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    We can't have birthday cake without the ice cream! My personal favorite is Vanilla...it just seems to go with everything!

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  26. Fonda @Southern ScrapsFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    Absolutely! Vanilla ice cream with cake.

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  27. Jean Franks BeckFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    I usually don't have ice cream WITH my birthday cake... but if I did, it would be Coffee Coffee Buzz Buzz Buzz by B&J's!!

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  28. GenevieveFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    I can't eat ice cream.. so I eat only cake!

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  29. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    If it's real rich cake, I'll skip the ice cream, especially if it's just vanilla. However, if it's packed full of chunky goodness, I'm in!

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  30. Corey W.February 28, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    you can't have cake WITHOUT ice cream!!! LOL usually vanilla - that way everyone is happy!

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  31. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    ABSOLUTELY, chocolate ice cream for me.

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  32. lynnFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    I love ice cream with cake.
    Red is my fav color.

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  33. Márcia MattosFebruary 28, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    I love icecream and cake!

    And my favorite always is vanilla!!

    Great candy!

    Love
    Marcia

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  34. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    I usually don't have ice cream with my cake. I'm not a huge ice cream fan.

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  35. KatherineFebruary 28, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    Not much of an ice cream fan but love cake with a glass of milk.

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  36. danni reid.February 28, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    GORGEOUS project Melissa :)

    vanilla bean ice cream or chocolate chip ice cream

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  37. Tracy DurcanFebruary 28, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    Always ice cream and always vanilla by Breyers :)

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  38. The Travel RealmFebruary 28, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    Actually, I have ice cream cake on my birthday-- a restaurant near me makes one with a fudge filled center-- it's dreamy!

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  39. SamanthaFebruary 28, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    There's only one for me, Baskin Robbins chocolate and peanut butter

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  40. Sherry WrightFebruary 28, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    Melissa, your project is gorgrous!!

    I can't have cake.. but I do have sugar free bunny tracks once in awhile. ;)

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  41. jeneaevanFebruary 28, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    Chocolate ice cream goes with any flavor of cake!

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  42. casFebruary 28, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    Oh YES, vanilla ice cream with chocolate cake.....

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  43. SueBFebruary 28, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    There's a tie for this one - either mint choco chip OR coffee - depends on the mood of the day! And I don't like ice cream touching my cake - if they know me they'll serve it separately!

    STINKIN' CUTE house chipboard frame, by the way ...

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  44. Ruth PhilpsFebruary 28, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    No ice-cream unless it's old and stale and chocolate cake and then you can micowave it so it's like hot chocolate pudding!!

    I love proper home-made carrot cake yum...yum!!!

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  45. almadrFebruary 28, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    I love ice cream so never too much of it! an dmy fave flavour ... hard to decide but probably mixture of chocalate and nuts

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  46. McMcKenzieFebruary 28, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    Love ice cream!! My favorite dessert. Prefer it all by itself. Love chocolate chip and vanilla, but especially Italian ice cream (gelato sp?)!!!

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  47. EliseFebruary 28, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    No ice cream with my cake, please, as it's always homemade by my sweet sister and I don't want to miss the special flavors she created for me, BUT... when it's just an ice cream night: plain chocolate or vanilla bean.

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  48. Cindy VernonFebruary 28, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    I Usually have an ice cream cake for my birthday, chocolate chip fudge roll from Baskin Robbin's is my favorite!

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  49. BirgitFebruary 28, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    I love ice-cream - coconut is among my faves - but usually don't have it with cake!

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  50. pei fangFebruary 28, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    Vanilla ice cream

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  51. JennyFebruary 28, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    Strawberry!

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  52. ShawninazFebruary 28, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    I don't always have ice cream with my cake but when I do I really like strawberry with chunks of strawberry in it, yum!

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  53. UnknownFebruary 28, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    I don't usually have ice cream with my cake... but I love Hagen Danz Dulce Le Leche. YUM!!

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  54. SaraFebruary 28, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    It has to be vanilla. That is the best with fresh strawberries, and that is the other requirement for my cake. ´=)

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  55. YumiFebruary 28, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    I usually don't have ice cream with my cake, but if I were to h ave a scoop, I would choose vanilla because that would go fine with almost any cake.

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  56. Sheila DFebruary 28, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    Definitely, and always vanilla! Won't have it any other way.

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  57. Lisa HjulbergFebruary 28, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    I love vanilla ice cream with my chocolate cake. YUM!

    I love this tutorial, too. I am going to have such fun trying out all these tutorials with my new MF goodies that I got at the Scrapbook Expo!

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  58. SmilynStefFebruary 28, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    I'm not a big ice cream with cake fan ... but I do love a good homemade gelato.

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  59. Patty O'MalleyFebruary 28, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    Love vanilla bean!

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  60. Denise GFebruary 28, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    I like ice cream when I make chocolate pudding cake, but the cake has to be hot.... yummy

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