Miss Rodeo America contestants get Blinged Up!

We were thrilled when Tarter Farm & Ranch Equipment from Dunnville, Kentucky, asked Blinged Up to make custom rhinestone shirts for all of the Miss Rodeo America contestants to wear at their recent Miss Rodeo America Pageant in Las Vegas.

Tarter is a sponsor of Miss Rodeo America and requested the Blinged Up shirts for all of the pageant’s contestants. We would like to thank Tarter for this very fun order and for allowing us to be a part of the Miss Rodeo America Pageant.

From the About Us page of the Miss Rodeo America website:

The Miss Rodeo America organization and pageant competition exists for the purposes of selecting a young lady to serve as an official spokesperson for the sport of professional rodeo and providing educational opportunities for those young women who compete in the pageant.

 Miss Rodeo America travels some 100,000 miles during the year of her reign, appearing at nearly 100 rodeo performances, as well as appearances at schools, civic groups and other special events, educating the public and creating awareness about the sport of rodeo, its sponsors, and its opportunities.

 Talented, beautiful, and well-spoken, Miss Rodeo America is the ideal ambassador to represent and promote America’s Original Professional Sport – rodeo – serving as the official spokesperson for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. She also takes on the role of model and spokesperson in a variety of promotional events and commercial advertisements for western clothiers, publications, sponsors and other service providers to the western industry.

 We encourage you to come out and meet Miss Rodeo America when she makes an appearance at a rodeo or event near you and join Miss Rodeo America in supporting the great western rodeo tradition.

 The annual Miss Rodeo America Pageant hosts beautiful and talented cowgirls from across the country. These hopefuls – having already spent a year as reigning queen for their representative states – converge for a weeklong competition in late November/early December to select one deserving young woman to reign as Miss Rodeo America for the coming year.

These energetic cowgirls are judged in the major categories of personality, appearance, horsemanship and rodeo knowledge & presentation, demonstrating her skills in public speaking, personal interviewing, horsemanship, knowledge of rodeo and general equine science, current event awareness, photogenic qualities, visual poise, and overall professionalism.

 The pageant is a glamorous prelude to the famous Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, the PRCA’s year-end championship event also held in Las Vegas in December.

 In addition to conducting the annual pageant competition, the organization administers the scholarship program. Providing educational opportunities to young ladies competing in the Miss Rodeo America Pageant is a major focus of the organization.

 We have a rich tradition and distinguished alumni of past Miss Rodeo Americas, many who continue to contribute to the organization, the sport of professional rodeo and our western lifestyle, long after their reign.

 Rich in history and western tradition, the Miss Rodeo America organization relies on its faithful sponsors and and tireless volunteer membership to maintain the integrity and continued success of Miss Rodeo America.   Please join us – either as a member at some level or as a business sponsor.

A big thank you to Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment for allowing Blinged Up to be a part of this year’s Miss Rodeo America Pageant.

For more information, please visit the websites of Miss Rodeo America and Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment.

Spotlight on 9 Social

Meet our newest logo customer, 9 Social

We were excited to make logo shirts for our newest Blinged Up logo client, 9 Social.

9 Social was founded by native Texans, Phillip and Leslie Smithwick, who saw a need for a place to have beautiful, vibrant social events with a great dining experience. Located in a quiet suburban setting, they are convenient to all areas surrounding Flower Mound, Lewisville and Highland Village, Texas.

If you are hosting an event, let 9 Social help you make it fabulous!

Check out their website:   http://www.9-social.com/

Here is some of what you will learn on their About Us page:

What We Do

We bring people together to have a good time!  In a relaxed atmosphere of rustic elegance and charm, we provide turnkey event planning and exceptional food quality to your Wedding, Reception, Business Meeting or Social Event. Our “What can we do for you?” approach  puts the “Customer” back in “Customer Service”.

What We Offer at 9 Social

For your Business Meeting or Special Event, we provide state of the art audio and video equipment, including HD projector, wireless microphone, 2 HD flat panel TVs and more.

We offer an elegant outdoor patio, surrounded by mature oak trees and a community fountain – perfect for photographs of your special day or evening.

Service & Community

With a variety of service experience, 10+ years in Catering, Country Clubs, Restaurants and as Private Chef, the well trained staff at 9 Social bring  great service, great food and great fun to your special occasion.

Our involvement in the communities of Highland Village, Flower Mound and Lewisville includes support of local non-profits and charities such as the Women of Flower Mound, Lewisville Education Foundation, Communities in Schools of North Texas and Circle of Friends.  We actively volunteer with student mentoring and coach youth sports.  We are a founding member of Kingdom Inspired Networking Group (K.I.N.G.), and  an active member of the Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce.

Book Your Event at  9 Social!

Our desire and passion for great service drives everything we do, and it is our pleasure to serve our friends and community. We invite you to plan your Wedding, Reception, Business Meetings, Holiday Parties and all your Social Events with us at 9 Social. Call us today!

Our Location is Convenient to: Highland Village, Flower Mound, Lewisville, Grapevine, Coppell, Denton, DFW Airport and surrounding areas.

Thanks for letting us make your logo shirts.  We know you are going to find great success!

Spotlight on Smartini!

We would like to introduce you to Blinged Up’s most recent logo customer:  Smartini.  We think you will love discovering this fabulous new company!

Smartinis were created after looking for an alternative to the diet dilemma…cheating on our diet! Wine is full of carbohydrates and cocktails are full of sugar. The only low calorie solution offered by bars and restaurants are water, diet soda or club soda. Smartinis are the answer to this problem.

Smartini researched far and wide (and drank a lot of terrible tasting low calorie mixers.)  They knew they could make a better tasting, low calorie cocktail, so they worked with their talented lab technician to create their own line of sugar-free mixers. They are naturally sweetened with the best plant-based sugar substitutes available on the market, Stevia and Erythritol.

Smartini offers a line of seven cocktail mixers and two bases that taste great!  You won’t believe they’re low calorie. No more disgusting chemical after taste.  You will be thrilled with the taste, and you won’t believe you’re cheating on your diet!

The Smartini line includes:

Pomegranate Smartini
Lemon Drop Smartini
Eve’s Little Secret, (Apple) Smartini
Sweet Texas Tea Smartini
Margarita Smartini
Mojito Smartini
Texas-tini Smartini
Sweet and Sour Smartini base
Simple Syrup Smartini base

Compare their drinks:  A typical Margarita can have upwards of 550 calories! A Smartini Margarita has less than 96 calories! Five calories come from the mixer – all the rest come from the tequila.  Also, a typical Lemon Drop can have 300 plus calories! A Smartini Lemon Drop has about 85 calories with 80 of those calories from your vodka!

Smartinis are popping up in bars and restaurants all over. Ask for Smartinis by name at your favorite establishment.  Here is a list of where Smartinis can be located:  http://www.lolaslibations.com/page-8.  And for our local Highland Village friends, Smartini’s can be found right here at Shellman’s Fine Wine and Spirits on Highland Village Road.

You can also order Smartinis on their web site. Just add a shot of Vodka, Tequila or Rum to any of the mixers for a great tasting cocktail that is UNDER 100 calories!

You no longer have to drink your calories in a cocktail, now you can enjoy your cocktails without the guilt of sugar, calories and chemical sweetners. Why? Because Smartini makes cheating fun!

http://www.lolaslibations.com/

Smartini is a Trademark of Lola’s Libations.   Please drink responsibly and NEVER drink & drive.

Spotlight on 8th Wonder Cupcakes

 

Want to enjoy the best cupcake you’ve ever had?  We have found the place for you!  Please meet our newest logo customer, Flower Mound’s 8^th Wonder Cupcakes located at 2608 Long Prairie (next to Red, Hot and Blue.)  Their goal is to make every bite moist, delicious and memorable for both adults and children alike. And we can vouch that they meet that goal! 

8th Wonder Cupcakes is owned and operated by a Texas born and Flower Mound raised family.  They are a brother/sister team committed to making the best cupcakes you’ve ever had and to providing you with the best service.  They have spent countless hours refining not only the baking process but making certain their recipes provide you with the best tasting cupcakes you have ever had. They use top shelf ingredients and bake their cupcakes fresh every morning.

Some of you can remember the days of complete service when going to a gas station. You know, the times when you’d get your gas pumped, your windshield washed, your tires filled with air, your oil checked and so on. And all of it done by a friendly, sincere employee. Well, that is what 8th Wonder Cupcakes is – a throwback to the days of a great product and complete, sincere and friendly service.

8^th Wonder Cupcakes are also committed to charity and to helping others. From assisting in efforts to help local senior citizens, local schools, and local athletic teams to sponsoring children in Haiti, they believe that giving is their obligation and privilege.

8th Wonder likes to consider themselves as Flower Mound’s cupcake bakery and they are proud of that distinction. Their cupcakes are made using recipes that come from a long line of family bakers. They use local suppliers for all of their other products from drinks to apparel to jewelry to printing. They feel that it is important to be local in every way they can.

 

Their goal is to make you feel great when you come to see them and that your visit will be memorable for all of the right reasons. So, go see them!  They promise to make your visit fun, enjoyable and delicious.

Here’s their website where we encourage you to read through the extensive list of fabulous flavors available.  We promise you won’t be disappointed!

http://8thwondercupcakes.com/

972-822-3360

 

Spotlight on Seven Loaves Catering and Events

Blinged Up’s newest customer is Seven Loaves Catering and Events, a local catering company that wanted blinged up logo shirts to wear to their catering functions.  We would like to introduce this fabulous company to you, in case you aren’t already familiar with them.

Seven Loaves Catering and Events is a full service catering company proudly serving all of D/FW and surrounding areas. Whether you’re having an intimate bridal shower, a wedding reception, or a corporate function, their talented staff is eager to serve you.

Seven Loaves menus are Chef-inspired and custom designed to meet the likes and dislikes of their client. Whether you’re looking for passed hors d’oeuvres, a buffet, a chef-run action-station, or a plated/sit down dinner; they can do it all. They also provide a full range of services including: delivery and setup, bartenders, service staff, rentals, music/entertainment, and more.

Owners Phillip and Leslie Smithwick started catering in 2001 as a part time business under the name Hospitality For Hire. While catering part time, Phillip continued to work full time gaining a wide range of experience as Executive Chef in a Country Club, Executive Chef for a Catering Company, Executive Chef of a startup restaurant concept, and a Private Chef and House Manager in the Highland Park area of Dallas. Over the years, the Smithwick’s commitment to excellent food and exceptional service has attracted a loyal client base and ongoing referrals. So much so, that in January of 2011, Phillip left his job as a Private Chef to run the catering business full time. Leslie continues her passion as an educator in the public school system and helps with the business on weekends. 

The name was changed to Seven Loaves Catering and Events in January of 2010 to more accurately describe their desire to “feed the multitudes.” 

If you are looking for someone to do a fabulous job catering a small or large event in the D/FW area, give Seven Loaves Catering and Events a call!

Blinged Up’s First Fashion Show

Here are the beautiful blinged up models who showed off some bride and bachelorette tees at the show last Saturday.  They did a spectacular job.  Thanks girls!  (And guy.)

Highland Village Bridal & Fashion Show

Blinged Up is going to participate in the Highland Village Bridal & Fashion Show on February 19. 

I’ve had a booth in one other show.  Last Fall, I made my first attempt at the craft fair business at the Marcus Marquettes Arts & Crafts Show.  It was  fun AND successful, so I’m looking forward to working another one. 

I’m working on rhinestone shirts and new designs for brides, bridesmaids, mothers of the bride, flower girls, newlyweds,  honeymooners, the bachlorette party, etc.   Please come by and see me if you get to the show. 

If you know anyone planning a wedding, please tell them about the Highland Village Bridal and Fashion Show.  It’s going to be fabulous!!

Cooler days, football games – fall is here!

It is finally feeling like fall has arrived.  

To make it even better, our high school has a brand new stadium and it is beautiful!  It’s so much fun to go to the home games now.  We’ve always had to go to another high school for our home games – this is much, much better.  Last weekend, the 5^th graders got to run through the helmet and bring the Marcus football players out onto the field.   Exciting!

 And, of course, Blinged Up is making Marcus hoodies for the cooler days ahead.  Go Marauders!

Reality TV star calls on Blinged Up!

 

I got an email from a fun and fabulous lady who had starred in a recent episode of Wife Swap.  If you watch the show, she was on the episode that aired July 23^rd.  Her name is Angie Funderburgh, and she was the “Cool School Instructor” mom of the Funderburgh family.  She was sent from her home in the suburbs of Oklahoma City to a goat farm in New York.  Now that’s bound to make good TV!   And it did — it was a great episode.  

She wanted some blinged up t-shirts commemorating her appearance on the show.   She ordered a t-shirt that said Wife Swap Diva, and one for her daughter that said Wife Swap Lil Diva.  

She ordered several others blinging catch phrases from the episode. 

 

 

I completely enjoyed working on these shirts and loved that she sent me some pictures of her and her daughter enjoying wearing them. 

Thanks, Angie!

This one was just for fun

Okay, this job was purely for fun –  these won’t be for sale.  But I took my kids and one of their friends to the American Idol concert recently and made shirts for each of them to wear for their favorite Idols.  We do this every year – the only difference is that this year I didn’t have to buy the shirts at $35 a pop or ask my sister and BIL to make them. (But thank you for all these years of shirts!)

These Idols weren’t necessarily MY favorites, but I made whichever ones that the girls wanted. 

 (Okay, this one ^ actually WAS my favorite.)

Then the girl’s favorite part of the shirts:

Fun night.