tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699051690256740172024-02-19T04:40:28.964-06:00You Made Me Ink!Lisa Mincklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10707109305523594370noreply@blogger.comBlogger608125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-469905169025674017.post-63355185551482802902016-04-20T14:21:00.001-05:002016-04-20T14:37:33.926-05:00Mother's Day Mason Jar Pocket Letter....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Someone has put this month on fast forward because I cannot keep up! If I figure out how to nail down time, I'll drop the hint here, but until then, take a deep breath and ride out this post with me...</div>
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Happy it's almost Mother's Day here in the U.S., next month, but like I said with the whole time spinning past me in a hurricane blur, it's better I get stuff done now.</div>
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This time around at <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/" target="_blank">The Cutting Cafe</a>, we are showcasing the new and fabulous <a href="http://www.thecuttingcafeshop.com/#!product-page/c1cs/26de56e5-0433-85f7-8456-cdf0a3039f87" target="_blank">Clear Cardstock</a> that Regina has here in her store. The possibilities of this product are truly endless, but I decided that I would make my first ever pocket letter. I had a little (tons) of inspiration from a fellow DT and wonderful friend. See it <a href="http://adventuresinpaperland.blogspot.com/2016/04/my-outgoing-march-pocket-letters.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Here's the 'decorated side' and top section</div>
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The middle section....</div>
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The great part about these decorations is that each image is its own shaker. The recipient can remove them and place them in a baby book or a journal page or they can keep them right here in the protector, but I think it's just too much fun to have all the options.</div>
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All these shakers were made with the clear cardstock.</div>
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Now as per tradition, the objective with pocket letters is not only to have a theme, but to also come bearing gifts. So, here are some of my gifts that I've included that are pre-made, handmade, bought, old, new, sparkly, pretty, and hopefully useful too.</div>
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All of this came to be just from making the very first mason jar ornament with <a href="http://www.thecuttingcafeshop.com/#!product-page/c1cs/26de56e5-0433-85f7-8456-cdf0a3039f87" target="_blank">clear cardstock</a> from the <a href="http://www.thecuttingcafeshop.com/" target="_blank">Cutting Cafe Shop</a>. </div>
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All files used from <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/" target="_blank">The Cutting Cafe</a> are as follows:</div>
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Cutting Cafe Crafting Supplies Store-</div>
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<a href="http://www.thecuttingcafeshop.com/#!product-page/c1cs/26de56e5-0433-85f7-8456-cdf0a3039f87" target="_blank">Clear Cardstock</a> - Used to make shaker cards inside Mason Jars.</div>
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Cutting Cafe Cut File Store-</div>
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<a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2016/01/xoxo-word-shaped-card-template-and-cutting-file.html" target="_blank">XOXO Word Shaped Card</a> - Sign for the gift side</div>
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<a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2012/03/mom-shaped-cardtemplate-cutting-file.html" target="_blank">Mom Shaped Card Tops</a> - Decoration for the gift side</div>
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<a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2010/06/huge-cupcake-cutting-file-printable-stamps.html" target="_blank">Huge Cupcake</a> - Decoration on the gift side</div>
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<a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2013/11/sewing-machine-set-templates-and-cutting-files.html" target="_blank">Sewing Machine Set</a> - Spools used to hold Washi tape and Baker's Twine</div>
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<a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2013/06/butterfly-treat-box-template-cutting-file.html" target="_blank">Butterfly Treat Box Template</a> - Used to layer for Decoration and Gift Side</div>
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<a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2014/01/layered-stitched-hearts-templates-and-cutting-files.html" target="_blank">Layered Stitched Hearts</a> - Used hearts for shaker elements.</div>
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Big hugs and thank you so much for your visit.</div>
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Before I inundate you with a boat load of photos, I just want to give you a BIG virtual hug and welcome you back to my blog!! HUG (<b>you</b>) HUG...there we go.</div>
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Okay, let's get started with my sampling for this weeks' showcase of <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2011/11/assorted-card-foldstemplates-cutting-files.html" target="_blank">Assorted Card Folds Set 1</a> for the ever wonderful cut file and craft store, <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/" target="_blank">The Cutting Cafe</a>.</div>
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I decided to cut out ALL the <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2011/11/assorted-card-foldstemplates-cutting-files.html" target="_blank">card fold styles</a> and then bind them together to make a <a href="http://www.smashbooks.co.uk/" target="_blank">smash book</a> birthday card for my husband's 45th birthday Each of these style cards led to the most fun and wonderful project. It's certainly a one of a kind birthday card filled with 13(our lucky #) reasons why I love him. Here they are...</div>
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I looked all over the internet for the cutest pictures of little kids to print out that would go with my thought process. Each page is personalized with a sentiment I typed up, a number, some journaling, doodling, stickers, cut outs, words and a bunch of love!</div>
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When I saw this little boy I HAD to start the book/card with it.</div>
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One of my favorite quirks about him is that when I randomly and rhetorically say, "I wonder why...." At some point in the day he'll come back with an answer. He loves to google and research and then I don't have to wonder any more. :)</div>
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My husband is a firefighter and served in the military for 22 years. </div>
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Of all the things I know he's seen and done to help others, he truly is my brave, noble and kind hero.</div>
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Even though I hate wasting money on flowers that die...I love that he ignores me and buys them for me anyway. The special deliveries when he was serving over seas were especially sweet and thoughtful. </div>
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Even though some think he has a gruff and grumpy side (they would be right too...LOL) he is the most reasonable and rationale person I know. I love seeing the world through his eyes. He's taught me so much just by sharing his thoughtful perspectives. </div>
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We're total foodies so this was one of my FAVORITE pages....</div>
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The look on this little boy's face is priceless!!! I swear that's just like my husband when he see's me eyeballing HIS plate. AND that little girl...LOL, isn't that adorable? Look at her little fingers getting all ready to sample his food...I LOVE IT! That's so me!!</div>
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"I wish I could turn back the clock. I'd find you sooner and love you longer."</div>
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This is my final sample for the precious clear stamp set, <a href="http://www.thecuttingcafeshop.com/#!product-page/c1cs/fb8b39b8-8d71-e873-54bd-c257d116a81d" target="_blank">Happy Easter From Your Peeps</a>, that are available from <a href="http://www.thecuttingcafeshop.com/" target="_blank">The Cutting Cafe Shop</a>.</div>
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I really love the quality of these stamps. They stamp so clearly and look great on tags or even in picture frames, and now here on a card!</div>
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I hope I've given you plenty of ideas for your holiday stamping.</div>
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Hello wonderful peeps!</div>
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It's another showcase of fun new stamps from <a href="http://www.thecuttingcafeshop.com/" target="_blank">The Cutting Cafe Shop</a> and this time around I'd like to show you a frame I decorated using the stamp set,<a href="http://www.thecuttingcafeshop.com/#!product-page/c1cs/fb8b39b8-8d71-e873-54bd-c257d116a81d" target="_blank"> Happy Easter From Your Peeps</a>.</div>
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A little paper piecing for the bunnies, popped the tail out some more, added some grass, hills, clouds and then green mossed a frame.</div>
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When it came time to photograph these cards, I realized all I had was Valentine candy, so please excuse the vibrant red jelly beans in this precious bunny's butt! </div>
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Here I've used <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2016/02/3-easter-treat-cup-cards-templates-and-cutting-files.html" target="_blank">Bunny Treat Cup Card</a> and...</div>
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There's another style that I haven't included with these and that's the <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2016/02/3-easter-treat-cup-cards-templates-and-cutting-files.html" target="_blank">Egg Treat Cup Card</a>.</div>
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If you'd like to make your own candy and card in one, please check these out here at</div>
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Lisa Mincklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10707109305523594370noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-469905169025674017.post-20600125104642204092016-03-14T08:00:00.000-05:002016-03-14T08:00:06.701-05:00Got Tags???<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Remember that famous phrase in Dirty Harry? </div>
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"<b><i>You gotta ask yourself one question. 'Do I feel lucky?' Well? Do you, punk?</i></b>"</div>
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And my answer would be a resounding YES because I have made this fun little lucky leprechaun centerpiece from the files at <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/" target="_blank">The Cutting Cafe</a>, that is mounted to an old spindle.</div>
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If you'd like to build one too, here's how:</div>
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First off you will start with a <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2014/06/top-hat-template-and-cutting-file.html" target="_blank">Top Hat</a>. </div>
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The black strap and buckle were hand cut and the buckle was embossed with aged old embossing enamel. The additional baubles for decoration were made using the <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2013/11/chirstmas-ornament-shaped-card-template-and-cutting-file.html" target="_blank">Christmas Ornament</a> file.</div>
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No top hat for a leprechaun is complete without a few flowers, so I enjoyed using one of my favorite flower files, <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2014/02/paper-flower-template-and-cutting-file.html" target="_blank">Paper Flower</a>. I used this to make open petal flowers, but there is a wonderful video on this link that shows how to make folded roses also.</div>
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You won't catch a leprechaun running around without his dapper bow tie, so you'll want to use the one that comes with the <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2014/06/top-hat-template-and-cutting-file.html" target="_blank">Top Hat File</a>.</div>
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And last but not least, your lucky little leprechaun needs some cute legs so to create them I used the <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2014/09/witch-legs-shaped-card-set-templates-and-cutting-files.html" target="_blank">Witch Legs Shaped Card Set</a>.</div>
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And there you have yourself a lucky little centerpiece to ring in St.Patrick's Day with.</div>
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Lisa Mincklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10707109305523594370noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-469905169025674017.post-90919835148304108122016-02-18T08:00:00.000-06:002016-02-18T08:00:10.193-06:00Sentiments, Stems, and Flower Tops....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A show of hands if you love flowers....I do to!</div>
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But when they wilt they really stink, so what's better than expensive dying flowers?....</div>
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GORGEOUS flowers that last forever! </div>
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It's true! </div>
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They are eternally the recipients with this <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2009/03/sentiments-stems-and-flower-tops-printable-stamp-set.html" target="_blank">Sentiments, Stems and Flower Tops</a> file from <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/" target="_blank">The Cutting Cafe</a>.</div>
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And what is even more ideal is that you can color the flowers ANY color combination you want! </div>
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Here is a photo of all the pieces I assembled to make my card.</div>
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Regina is showcasing the <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2009/03/sentiments-stems-and-flower-tops-printable-stamp-set.html" target="_blank">Sentiments, Stems, and Flower Tops</a> file this time around, but I also included with this card <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2012/03/jar-shaped-cardstemplates-cutting-files.html" target="_blank">Jar Shaped Cards</a> and <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2012/03/fun-with-jarprintable-stamp-set.html" target="_blank">Fun with Jars Sentiments</a>.</div>
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I chose to color fill my flowers using the coloring prompt on my Silhouette Cameo machine and then had the machine fussy cut around the flowers and leaves. Popping up the jar on foam squares and printing the sentiment stems on a watercolor background and adding some hot glue 'water bubbles' really made a cute little holder for these beautiful forever flowers. </div>
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Hugs and Happy Crafting,</div>
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Lisa Mincklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10707109305523594370noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-469905169025674017.post-37830439284720859852016-02-13T08:00:00.000-06:002016-02-13T08:00:12.655-06:00Thank You....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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What's a cuter way to say thank you than with owls? </div>
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I can't think of any other way....so here you go.</div>
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Thanks to <a href="http://www.thecuttingcafeshop.com/" target="_blank">The Cutting Cafe Shop</a> for providing the perfectly adorable little <a href="http://www.thecuttingcafeshop.com/#!product-page/c1cs/639174fe-d488-a29f-94ca-57893bcdd82b" target="_blank">owl</a> to complete</div>
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this thank you card for any occasion. </div>
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And thank you to YOU for stopping by my blog again for a visit.</div>
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HUGS!</div>
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Lisa Mincklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10707109305523594370noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-469905169025674017.post-53741277983120047612016-02-11T08:00:00.000-06:002016-02-11T08:00:04.472-06:00And Many More....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I can't stop! </div>
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I sat down with this stamp set, <a href="http://www.thecuttingcafeshop.com/#!product-page/c1cs/a7878767-11ba-80e5-671d-7db9d17c7f6f" target="_blank">From Owl Of Us</a> and I cannot stop playing with them. </div>
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Here is another way to use these little cuties for a birthday card.</div>
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I'll be back again in a couple of days to show my last card created from this set...so cute!</div>
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Here's a hug and thanks for the visit.</div>
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Lisa Mincklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10707109305523594370noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-469905169025674017.post-56121399824571279572016-02-09T15:08:00.000-06:002016-02-09T15:08:21.720-06:00Tag! You're it....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If you haven't already heard the great news....<a href="http://www.thecuttingcafeshop.com/" target="_blank">The Cutting Cafe Shop</a> now sells stamps!! </div>
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Yes, you read that correctly.</div>
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I can't get enough of this little set, <a href="http://www.thecuttingcafeshop.com/#!product-page/c1cs/639174fe-d488-a29f-94ca-57893bcdd82b" target="_blank">From Owl Of Us</a></div>
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Here is one tag for either a card or as a gift tag.</div>
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<a href="http://www.thecuttingcafeshop.com/" target="_blank">The Cutting Cafe Shop</a></div>
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And here's another tag I made to show off the cutest little owls!</div>
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<a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/" target="_blank">The Cutting Cafe </a>still sells all the best cut files around, but if you're in need of ribbons, stamps, vellum, paper or accessories, please check out the new <a href="http://www.thecuttingcafeshop.com/" target="_blank">Cutting Cafe Shop</a>.</div>
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Thanks so much for your visit.</div>
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Biggest of hugs and happy crafting,</div>
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Lisa xx</div>
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Lisa Mincklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10707109305523594370noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-469905169025674017.post-70119631532451232632016-02-06T13:33:00.000-06:002016-02-06T13:51:48.739-06:00Things That are Sweet! Brace yourself...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's time for another <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/" target="_blank">Cutting Cafe</a> post and this week we're showcasing the adorable <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/big-expessions/" target="_blank">BIG EXPRESSIONS</a> file. I looked at all the words in the file (Hug, OMG, Lucky and Sweet.) I decided on the word SWEET. </div>
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The versatility of this one word and the way the file is organized gives you so many options.</div>
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This card I printed part of the sentiment with my sketch pens on the Silhouette Cameo and then cut out the word Sweet and layered it up. Placing this all on a water color backdrop.</div>
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The second card I actually took each letter and 'welded' them together as one connected word and then decreased its size to make this. I also only used a portion of the sentiment that comes with the file and printed that out with sketch pens on the Silhouette Cameo also.</div>
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Now this third card was fun because I decided to layer the SWEET with multiple colors. Again I joined the letters close together and welded them into one piece and then cut out 5 different colors of the word. The sentiment was also sketched on the cameo like the others.</div>
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Here's an above view so you can see the layering....</div>
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And lastly, here is the original format of the word that I cut out and then placed alternating DP behind each letter to decorate. Again, the sentiment was sketched on my Cameo. However, the sentiments can also be sent to any home printer and printed that way too. That's how versatile and fabulous these cut and print files are. You don't have to have any electronic-fangled gadgets to make these!</div>
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So there you go! The possibilities are endless. I hope you've enjoyed seeing these and if you're interested in seeing all the other styles, please check out the <b>BIG EXPRESSIONS</b> <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/big-expessions/" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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And while you're there, say a big hello to <a href="http://reginaeaster.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Regina</a>, the fabulous owner and our fearless leader at <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/" target="_blank">The Cutting Cafe</a> and <a href="http://www.thecuttingcafeshop.com/" target="_blank">The Cutting Cafe Shop</a>. </div>
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ALSO, I felt bad that I haven't posted in almost 2 weeks, so I wanted to invite you all into a little sneak peek of my week and show you a few more things that are "sweet." LOL....don't laugh when you see my face!</div>
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I do not take ANY credit for these card designs as I've 'lifted' all the ideas from Pinterest and one particular one of bacon from <a href="http://tammy-tammyspot.blogspot.com/2014/05/bacon-bits.html" target="_blank">Tammy</a>. Couldn't resist making these for Valentine's Day. Do you like that fork with the pizza? It's Metal tape...love the stuff!</div>
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Aren't they sweet??? </div>
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I've also been diligently working out every day of the week and not because I want to look all G I Jane this summer, BUT, because I like to eat! I have come to learn that it's a trade off. So, since I've been sweating like an oldie...I thought it would be fun to treat myself. I have decided to learn the art of making and decorating sugar cookies. Here's my first batch. </div>
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My friends and family that I've shared them with have not reported any food poisoning or stomach discomfort so I'm thinking I might just continue with it.</div>
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Here's the recipe I used for the <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/254453447674591226/" target="_blank">dough</a> and here's the recipe I used for the <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/254453447674591215/" target="_blank">icing</a>.</div>
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My goal is to get to this stage....</div>
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Then, my wonderful MISTER took me antiquing where I found this precious white shelf for the booth. I did a little arranging and organizing.</div>
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Doesn't it look all cozy and you know...sweet? </div>
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This is my daughter doing a close-up nostril shot on my phone.</div>
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She's finishing up cosmetology school and yesterday I was her client for seven hours while she did this to me.</div>
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I'm doing my best impersonation of a Beagle here.</div>
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and finally, when I had zero feeling left in my butt, she completed this thingy called a balayage. </div>
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Thank you, Britany! I love it and you're so SWEET for pampering your mom like that.</div>
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Well, that's been my week and I hope you've enjoyed the silliness and craftiness and sweetness all rolled into a productive week.</div>
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Biggest of hugs to you ALL and thanks so much for your visit. You all are SO SWEET too!</div>
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Lisa Mincklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10707109305523594370noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-469905169025674017.post-14527859830666355352016-01-25T08:00:00.000-06:002016-01-26T10:32:09.623-06:00From Owl of Us - New Cutting Cafe Stamps<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Y'all know I'm gaga over the cut files at <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/" target="_blank">The Cutting Cafe</a>, but now I have even more reason to be bonkers...they've added a new store and it carries <b><i>STAMPS</i></b> now, plus even more goodies!</div>
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Here is <a href="http://www.thecuttingcafeshop.com/#!product-page/c1cs/639174fe-d488-a29f-94ca-57893bcdd82b" target="_blank">From Owl of Us</a> at <a href="http://www.thecuttingcafeshop.com/" target="_blank">The Cutting Cafe Shop</a>.</div>
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This set alone comes with 18 individual stamps and there's more sets in the shop as well. </div>
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So please come by for a visit and see the grand opening.</div>
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All week long we'll be showcasing the versatility of the clear stamp sets, so earmark the links so you won't miss out.</div>
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Biggest of hugs and happy stamping,</div>
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I would love to enter this card into Chouxchoux Paper Arts challenge of <a href="http://www.chouxchouxpaperart.com/2016/01/challenge-3-valentineshearts.html" target="_blank">Valentine/Hearts </a>also.</div>
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Lisa Mincklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10707109305523594370noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-469905169025674017.post-9957199024084618042016-01-18T08:48:00.000-06:002016-01-18T14:24:07.469-06:00Bendy-Bendi Love....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's 2 degrees as I type this and I've lost the sensation in my toes, but between the 3 pair of fuzzy socks and the warmth in my heart from this lovey-dovey card, I should be just fine!</div>
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Aren't they cute stealing a kiss under the street light of this wonderful <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2015/12/bendi-bendy-card-template-and-cutting-file.html" target="_blank">Bendy-Bendi Card</a> from </div>
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<a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/" target="_blank">The Cutting Cafe</a>? </div>
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This file comes with so many different card options and accessories, you'll be able to make bendy cards for every special occasion. </div>
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Hey! Thanks so much for stopping by.</div>
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Hugs and happy crafting,</div>
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PS... Regina now has another new shop open that carries her incredible clear stamps and more. Click <a href="http://www.thecuttingcafeshop.com/" target="_blank">here</a> to see them. </div>
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ALSO...my sweet pal Lori over at <a href="http://www.chouxchouxpaperart.com/" target="_blank">Chouxchoux Paper Art</a> is hosting her third challenge on her blog and it's all about <a href="http://www.chouxchouxpaperart.com/" target="_blank">Valentine's Day</a> and hearts and love and sappy gooey lovely stuff like that. So, I'm in! </div>
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Lisa Mincklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10707109305523594370noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-469905169025674017.post-10482529879907382522016-01-15T08:00:00.000-06:002016-01-15T08:00:15.293-06:00A One Word Prompt....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Well, it's not my birth name, but it's been the given nickname since I can remember and I rather like it. Apparently I flapped my arms, like a bird would its wings, whenever I saw food and mimicked the excitement of a baby bird at feeding time. </div>
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I decided to join the year long class called <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?cl=300017&c=ib&aff=302865" target="_blank">Wanderlust 2016</a> and the first journal entry prompt was to choose one word that describes me today. </div>
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I had a little fun with textures and the glue gun while creating these pages. I stamped both the leaves here to the right and the leaves below with Ranger Dye Ink. Now the leaves below, I colored them first with copics and gel pens. The leaves to the right I decided to hit with glue first and then color the cooled glue. You can see how the glue dried differently on those mediums.</div>
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I find the longest day to be one that I don't laugh, so I try to always make time for silliness and a good belly chuckle. Once I stamped the little ink nibs in various places, I gave myself random cues to write something. Here's silly.... And God knows I'm trying to win t;hat 1 billion, but in reality, I don't think I really want anything to do with the insanity that would follow. So....back to journaling and laughing.</div>
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And here's a little more texture with paste and glitter because, anything with glitter is good!<br />
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Well, that's a little peek into my <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?cl=300017&c=ib&aff=302865" target="_blank">Wanderlust</a> journey and I'm so glad to have spent this time sharing it with you. There's still time to join in the year long crafting journey. It promises to be a creative adventure. </div>
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Bird xx</div>
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Today I have a piece of mixed media art to share with you that involves elements from three separate challenges. The concepts are: <a href="http://timholtz.com/12-tags-of-2016-january/" target="_blank">Chalkboard and Industrial</a>, <a href="http://mixedmediaplace.blogspot.ie/2015/12/creative-gym-exercise-15.html" target="_blank">Freedom</a> and <a href="http://mixedmediamc.blogspot.com/2016/01/mixed-media-monthly-challenge-20-time.html" target="_blank">Time Flies</a>.</div>
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I'm incredibly late to the party for Tim Holtz's 12 Tags, like years late, but today I decided that I would see one through to the end, so let's begin with his <b><i><a href="http://timholtz.com/12-tags-of-2016-january/" target="_blank">January</a></i></b> tag.</div>
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Above, you'll see the triple layered Industrial gears that turn the thoughts in the ol' noggin. To add a humorous twist, I folder embossed the gears with a cobweb folder, sort of to say, it's good to challenge yourself and blow out the cobwebs occasionally. I also have here my giant head, made by using the chalkboard method as described on the <a href="http://timholtz.com/12-tags-of-2016-january/" target="_blank">12 Tags January challenge</a>.</div>
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It seemed only logical that you can't have a giant head and no leg possessing structure just aimlessly floating in mid air. Therefore, it must traverse on the most likely piece of transportation...a unicycle, of course!</div>
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Now why on earth is there a small boy on a swing dangling from gears situated nearby a pair of ballerinas? Well, that little boy signifies the childlike state of the mind. Curiosity, creativity, silliness, innocence and playfulness. All of these traits are fond memories generated when the adult mind's gears begin to turn. They are what I hope the brain remembers to never forget.</div>
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The ballerinas are there to represent the ability to help the mind think differently, or to recapture those feelings or to relearn that which may have been lost or forgotten. One ballerina has been given wings to raise his partner up so that she may turn the gears in the opposite direction. This allows for big head here to start to see things in a new way or recall back when....</div>
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Here you'll see the gears again as well as windmills, clocks and piano keys. For me this signifies the never ending process of thinking. It's constantly churning out ideas, thoughts, concepts, goals, inspirations, enjoyment, emotions and freedoms beyond the realm of the body.</div>
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A few closeups of the big head and inner child.</div>
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And here's a little side view...</div>
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<b><i>Here are the three challenges</i></b> that this project was made specifically for:</div>
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<a href="http://timholtz.com/" target="_blank">Tim Holtz</a> - <a href="http://timholtz.com/12-tags-of-2016-january/" target="_blank">12 Tags of January</a> (Chalkboard and Industrial Technique), <a href="http://mixedmediamc.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge</a> -<a href="http://mixedmediamc.blogspot.com/2016/01/mixed-media-monthly-challenge-20-time.html" target="_blank">Time Flies</a> (The effects of aging and maturing and how the mind evolves from childhood</div>
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<a href="http://mixedmediaplace.blogspot.ie/" target="_blank">Mixed Media Place</a> - <a href="http://mixedmediaplace.blogspot.ie/2016/01/freedom.html" target="_blank">Freedom</a> (The unicycle is symbolic of movement as is the swing. The wings are to reflect the ability to leave the confines of the ground, and the mind is most significant because it breaks all barriers and restraints. The mind can be your most freeing aspect.)</div>
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That's right...I said Valentine ornament!</div>
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I know it's crazy that we just took down the Christmas tree decorations, but over at <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/" target="_blank">The Cutting Cafe</a>, the hits keep coming and the holiday festivities never stop!</div>
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So let's go see what I've made using the following cut files...</div>
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By enlarging this heart to desired size and duplicating it twice, I was able to join the sides together and paint it black, crackle it and then paint it red. The weathered wood appearance makes this faux wooden ornament look so pretty with die cut flourishes, ribbon, berries and wire hanger. </div>
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About 6 of these would look fabulous scattered around the Valentine tree.</div>
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Using the <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2013/01/heart-trio-card-settemplate-cutting-file.html" target="_blank">Heart Trio Card</a> again, I made three different smaller ornaments and continued with the rustic, primitive look.</div>
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These hearts were different shapes and cut out from an old BINGO card for stability.</div>
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Some hearts got twine, others received moss, but each has a cute vintage sentiment, berries and bow.</div>
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For a larger table display or inside of a cabinet, I chose to use <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2014/06/a-z-letter-set-templates-and-cutting-files.html" target="_blank">A-Z Letter Set</a> and create my own X and O sign that I've covered with decorative cork sheets.</div>
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What's really fun about this set is that I turned the O into a shaker! </div>
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And finally, here are some little tags that could substitute as ornaments as well. With the twine loop on them, the possibilities are endless.</div>
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For these I used the following:</div>
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<a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2013/01/heart-trio-card-settemplate-cutting-file.html" target="_blank">Heart Trio Card Set</a> and <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2015/01/mini-card-and-envelope-set-template-and-cutting-files.html" target="_blank">Mini Card and Envelope Set</a></div>
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Regina designed this file to be a tri-fold card, but by cutting down the perforated lines, I was able to make three tags/ornaments. </div>
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Here you can see that I've lightly secured the envelope fold under a gently glued heart. This allows for you to open the envelope and write a tiny message inside for the recipient.</div>
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Side view....</div>
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Four different and unique ideas to gift or decorate with and all of them from the fabulous files of </div>
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Lisa Mincklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10707109305523594370noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-469905169025674017.post-12102281987540197932015-12-18T08:00:00.000-06:002015-12-18T08:00:01.921-06:00Is That a Vintage TV I See?....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hello, hello, hello!</div>
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It's another post for <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/" target="_blank">The Cutting Cafe</a> and as you guessed, it's all about <b><i>Christmas!</i></b></div>
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Regina let us pick our choice of file for this one and I couldn't resist using several, so let's get started so I can show you how to make your very own Vintage TV.</div>
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I am in love with anything vintage and when I thought of how to make a TV, I knew that if I used Regina's <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2014/03/configuration-box-template-and-cutting-file.html" target="_blank">Configuration Box</a> file, I could make these little ornaments come alive.</div>
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Below is the box that I used and then using my cutting machine I designed the "face" and "frame" of the TV.</div>
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Old televisions had legs and so all I used was a triangle piece that I rolled, glued, colored and sized and then adhered to the underside of the configuration box or TV.</div>
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The antenna base is a little shaving off a Styrofoam ball and a toothpick cut in half and colored black with copics for the antenna ears. The dials are just circles cut out and several layered on top of each other for depth. The gingham bow is sporting this wonderful sentiment also from Regina's store called, <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2013/11/christmas-bag-toppers-templates-and-cutting-files.html" target="_blank">Christmas Bag Topper </a>.</div>
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And you see a little tease of that gorgeous holly that also comes from the <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2013/11/christmas-bag-toppers-templates-and-cutting-files.html" target="_blank">Christmas Bag Topper</a>.</div>
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Now you can really see that gorgeous holly.</div>
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Lisa Mincklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10707109305523594370noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-469905169025674017.post-91168625770070765562015-12-15T13:05:00.000-06:002015-12-15T13:07:03.753-06:0012 Tags of Christmas #12<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I'm doing a little happy dance. I made to the end of the <a href="http://thefunkiejunkie.blogspot.com/2015/09/kicking-off-12-tags-of-christmas-funkie.html" target="_blank">12 Tags of Christmas 2015.</a></div>
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Here he is on display...</div>
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I drew my inspiration from Linda's <b><a href="http://thefunkiejunkie.blogspot.com/2015/12/challenge-12-tags-of-christmas-funkie_14.html" target="_blank">12th tag </a></b>below with her use of plaids, corrugated cardboard, the holly leaves, the tag, the metal embellishment and the twine/hemp bow.</div>
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I used all of the same elements but changed up their perspective on my project. For example, the hemp is a bow on Linda's tag and it has become the edging of the sweater on my star snowman. The holly is green on hers and I've made mine a wooden texture. Everything seems similar but used in a different way.</div>
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Here they all are together at last!</div>
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Linda has extended the contest for another week so if you are still thinking about joining in or needing a little more time, you are in luck! Also, a huge thank you goes to her store, <a href="http://www.thefunkiejunkie.com/default.asp" target="_blank">The Funkie Junkie Boutique</a> for supporting this challenge.</div>
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Lisa Mincklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10707109305523594370noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-469905169025674017.post-76213281522877017002015-12-12T16:02:00.000-06:002015-12-12T16:02:21.006-06:0012 Tags of Christmas #11<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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She started at number one. I blinked and good grief, here we are at number eleven already!</div>
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Here's Linda's texturaly scrumptious <a href="http://thefunkiejunkie.blogspot.com/2015/12/challenge-12-tags-of-christmas-funkie_7.html" target="_blank">tag 11</a>.</div>
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Like I said before. I love trying to duplicate Linda's style on a different medium other than a tag, but sometimes that offers up a challenge. For example, this tag has a translucent appearance to it and trying to make fabric translucent is a task. SO, I decided I'd use one of them plastic folders you put paper reports in and use that as my star snowflake structure.</div>
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Above are the plastic stars and to the side are the products I used to achieve my duplication of textures.</div>
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Close up of the string of lights cut from the Cameo and double layered, colored and heavy powder embossed. Happy Holidays sentiment comes from <a href="http://www.thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/" target="_blank">The Cutting Cafe</a>.</div>
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The bag is very CAS with the continued theme of snowflakes.</div>
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There you have it, <b><i>number 11</i></b> and all inspired by <a href="http://thefunkiejunkie.blogspot.com/2015/09/kicking-off-12-tags-of-christmas-funkie.html" target="_blank">The 12 Tags of Christmas</a> and sponsored by Linda's store, <a href="http://lwlink3.linkwithin.com/api/click?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_144995730740415&key=8a69ede45b8445f6b533712ba9899ffb&libId=ii3g10hq0100r7tw000DAcdqb53mc&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fthefunkiejunkie.blogspot.com%2F2015%2F12%2Fchallenge-12-tags-of-christmas-funkie_7.html&v=1&out=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thefunkiejunkie.com%2F&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fthefunkiejunkie.blogspot.com%2F2015%2F09%2Fkicking-off-12-tags-of-christmas-funkie.html&title=The%20Funkie%20Junkie%3A%20Challenge%3A%2012%20Tags%20of%20Christmas%20-%20Funkie%20Junkie%20Style%20-%20Week%20%2311&txt=%3Cimg%20border%3D%220%22%20src%3D%22%20http%3A%2F%2Fi469.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Frr60%2Flindacoughlin32%2FVolusionsidebar2103.jpg%22%3E" target="_blank">The Funkie Junkie Boutique</a>.</div>
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I tell you what...</div>
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There are no kinder people than those that you find here in blogland!!</div>
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The incredibly kind words and uplifting inspiration and the outpouring of love and talent just oozes in these parts of the web and that makes having giveaways SO much fun!!</div>
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From the bottom of my heart, "Thank you SO very much for all the kindness you've shown me!" It was a true honor to be a part of Lori's <b><a href="http://www.chouxchouxpaperart.com/" target="_blank">Visions of Sugarplums</a></b> and take part in the festivities that everyone brought to the table.</div>
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I'm sad to see it over but...</div>
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<b>I HAVE A WINNER!!</b></div>
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One lucky winner was drawn randomly from 104 comments and that winner is....</div>
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Congratulations, Jane!</div>
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I have for you a $25 Gift Certificate to </div>
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Please email me <a href="mailto:minkimpressions@gmail.com" target="_blank">here</a> to receive your prize.</div>
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Hugs and Happy Crafting and be sure to check back on all the other blogs to see if you are one of the lucky winners.</div>
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Welcome back to the final day of <b>Visions of Sugarplums</b> hosted by the ever fabulous <i>Lori Hairston</i> from <a href="http://www.chouxchouxpaperart.com/" target="_blank">Chouxchoux Paper Art</a>. We have been having a fabulous time here for the past couple of days and the talented people, spectacular sponsors, challenges, giveaways and a heaping helping of inspiration haven't slowed down one bit! So let's get started on our final day!</div>
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So where do the reindeer and Gingerbread couple dwell?</div>
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Here in their little gingerbread home.</div>
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I purchased foam board from the Dollar Store and cut out these dimensions to build the house.</div>
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4 pieces @ 4 x 5 1/2" (2 for the tall sides of house & 2 for the roof)</div>
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2 pieces @ 4 x 4" (these are for the short sides of the house)</div>
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The silhouette Cameo was lovely enough to cut out house elements such as windows, doors, shutters, and a fence.</div>
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A pretty selection of truly vintage wrapping paper from my grandmother's friend, Arlone and some gorgeous gingham paper napkins will be the substrate of the exterior.</div>
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The roof was covered in this wrapping paper (flipped inside out paper) for the Gingerbread-ish look.</div>
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A fireplace was decorated with a dictionary page depicting definitions of gingerbread, gingerly, gingersnap and etc. Oh, and of course the plumes of smoke arising from the warm internal fireplace.</div>
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The roof was decorated with paste and the <a href="http://www.thefunkiejunkie.com/Stampers_Anonymous_Tim_Holtz_Layering_Stencils_p/sten_knit.htm" target="_blank">Holiday Knit</a> stencil</div>
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Even a little brick walkway to make your way inside </div>
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I've placed a battery operated flickering candle inside and I found these for $1 at The Dollar Store with 2 in a package.</div>
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During the day you can see the candle glow just fine, but at night, the little house comes alive!</div>
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This little pom pom snowman loves to sit outside and watch the happy family together.</div>
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And here's their loyal companion and transportation in his favorite spot.</div>
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A few additional decorations like the wreath and ornamental snowflakes, lace for trim and some decorated garland fences, moss and 'snow' at last to finish up the look and there you have it.</div>
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The Gingerbread Nativity Scene!</div>
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From myself and from their home to yours, may your Christmas be blessed with love, family and friendship and happiness and health in the New Year!</div>
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<span style="color: red;">I'll announce the winner of my gift card prize on Friday the 11th. </span></div>
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Just comment to win..</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">NOW FOR THE LINKS, CHALLENGE and PRIZES!!</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: blue;"> <a href="http://minkimpressions.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Lisa Minckler</a> (</span><span style="color: red;">you are here</span><span style="color: blue;">)</span><span style="color: #222222;"><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">Link your projects up <a href="http://www.chouxchouxpaperart.com/2015/12/christmaswinter-challenge-2.html" target="_blank">here</a>!</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.chouxchouxpaperart.com/" target="_blank">ChouxChoux Paper Art</a> is hosting a <b>Christmas/Winter challenge!</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 18px; text-align: start;"> The challenge will end December 20th.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 18px; text-align: start;"> The randomly selected winner will receive a $25.00 gift certificate to Lawn Fawn.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">An incredibly sincere THANK YOU to the fabulous sponsors who are so generous! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I loved having you visit!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Big hugs and Happy Hopping,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Lisa x</span></div>
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Lisa Mincklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10707109305523594370noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-469905169025674017.post-83414397400050364392015-12-07T01:00:00.000-06:002015-12-08T07:45:48.510-06:00Visions of Sugarplums Day 2<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Welcome back to Day 2 of <b>Visions of Sugarplums</b> hosted by the ever fabulous <i>Lori Hairston</i> from <a href="http://www.chouxchouxpaperart.com/" target="_blank">Chouxchoux Paper Art</a>. I had such a blast visiting everyone yesterday, I can hardly wait to see what today's blog hold!</div>
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Alcohol consumption was had in order to obtain said reindeer.</div>
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Thank you white wine for your participation and thank you pinterest for your great cork ideas.</div>
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Here's my reindeer element for the nativity set I've built. </div>
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This is a total of two corks</div>
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Aged on the edges with Distress Inks</div>
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A distinguished bow and some cork cut antlers added</div>
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along with black brads to see and one red to guide the way! </div>
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Stay tuned for <b><i>Day 3</i></b> of <b>Visions of Sugarplums</b> as I'll unveil where this little guy and his owners live.</div>
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<span style="color: red;">I'll announce the winner of my gift card prize on Friday the 11th. </span></div>
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Just comment to win..</div>
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Good luck to you!</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">NOW FOR THE LINKS, CHALLENGE and PRIZES!!</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">You'll be eligible to win the prizes by commenting on all the following blogs. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: blue;"> <a href="http://minkimpressions.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Lisa Minckler</a> (</span><span style="color: red;">you are here</span><span style="color: blue;">)</span><span style="color: #222222;"><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Challenge</span>:</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">Link your projects up <a href="http://www.chouxchouxpaperart.com/2015/12/christmaswinter-challenge-2.html" target="_blank">here</a>!</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.chouxchouxpaperart.com/" target="_blank">ChouxChoux Paper Art</a> is hosting a <b>Christmas/Winter challenge!</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 18px; text-align: start;"> The challenge will end </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_265786202" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: black; font-size: 18px; position: relative; text-align: start; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">December 20th</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 18px; text-align: start;">. The randomly selected winner will receive a $25.00 gift certificate to Lawn Fawn.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">An incredibly sincere THANK YOU to the fabulous sponsors who are so generous! </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Canvas Pop has another great giveaway going on right now </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Enter the <b>WIN YOUR CHRISTMAS</b> giveaway <a href="http://www.canvaspop.com/contest/win-your-christmas" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></div>
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Big hugs and Happy Hopping,</div>
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Lisa Mincklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10707109305523594370noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-469905169025674017.post-57849656398986967862015-12-06T01:00:00.000-06:002015-12-08T07:46:03.825-06:00Visions of Sugarplums Day 1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Welcome back to another year of <b>Visions of Sugarplums</b> hosted by the ever fabulous <i>Lori Hairston</i> from <a href="http://www.chouxchouxpaperart.com/" target="_blank">Chouxchoux Paper Art</a>. We have a fabulous line up of talented people, spectacular sponsors, challenges, giveaways and a heaping helping of inspiration, so let's get started!</div>
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Here's the deal...I don't have a nativity scene for Christmas so I thought to myself, "Self...let's make one" And so I did. For <b><i>Day 1</i></b> I am showcasing Mr. and Mrs. Gingerbread and swaddled in a blanket is their new bouncing baby. </div>
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They began as a dream and Kraft cardstock and a sheet ripped from the pages of a dictionary</div>
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Then they were given two sparkly diamond eyes covered in black copics. A dressing of vintage red ric rac, black brads for buttons, a dashing bowtie and a heart filled with love.</div>
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And here is his ever lovely and faithful bride, Mrs. Gingerbread who was pretty much compiled the same way; except for that stunning row of lace to "pertify" her up. </div>
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And here they are again...</div>
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Stay tuned for <b><i>Day 2</i></b> of <b>Visions of Sugarplums</b> as I'll unveil more of my nativity set.</div>
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<span style="color: red;">I'll announce the winner of my gift card prize on Friday the 11th. </span></div>
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Just comment to win..</div>
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Good luck to you!</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">NOW FOR THE LINKS, CHALLENGE and PRIZES!!</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">You'll be eligible to win the prizes by commenting on all the following blogs. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Each comment left is an entry earned.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Links:</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: blue;"> <a href="http://minkimpressions.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Lisa Minckler</a> (</span><span style="color: red;">you are here</span><span style="color: blue;">)</span><span style="color: #222222;"><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://mariasmerrymakings.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Maria Patrick</span></a><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://akeptlife.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Jeanne Jachna</a><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.chouxchouxpaperart.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Lori Hairston</a></span><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Challenge</span>:</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">Link your projects up <a href="http://www.chouxchouxpaperart.com/2015/12/christmaswinter-challenge-2.html" target="_blank">here</a>!</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.chouxchouxpaperart.com/" target="_blank">ChouxChoux Paper Art</a> is hosting a <b>Christmas/Winter challenge!</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 18px; text-align: start;"> The challenge will end </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_265786202" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: black; font-size: 18px; position: relative; text-align: start; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">December 20th</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 18px; text-align: start;">. The randomly selected winner will receive a $25.00 gift certificate to Lawn Fawn.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 18px; text-align: start;">Projects and Cards are accepted that follow the theme.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">An incredibly sincere THANK YOU to the fabulous sponsors who are so generous! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.chouxchouxpaperart.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">ChouxChoux Paper Art</a> - Mega Giveaway of Christmas Crafting Goodies</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.lawnfawn.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Lawn Fawn</a> - $25.00 Gift Certificate<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.thefunkiejunkie.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">The Funkie Junkie Boutique</a> - $25.00 Gift Certificate<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">The Cutting Cafe</a> - 3 Sets of Choice to a Winner<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MoonlightingandCo" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Moonlighting & Co</a>. - 1 Set of Choice to Three Winners<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ppinkydollsart" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">PPinky Dolls</a> - 1 Digital Stamp Image of Choice<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BaerDesignStudio" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Baers Design Studio</a> - 1 Set of Choice to Three Winners<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.canvaspop.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">CanvasPop</a> - one 16x20 canvas of your favorite photo<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I loved having you visit!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Big hugs and Happy Hopping,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Lisa x</span></div>
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Lisa Mincklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10707109305523594370noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-469905169025674017.post-22854716412466297592015-12-04T09:00:00.000-06:002015-12-04T09:00:04.397-06:0012 Tags of Christmas #9 and #10<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I have never in my evers seen a peppermint mocha latte drinking snowman star and that's a shame because he's ADORABLE! I'm not tooting my horn on how precious this guy turned out, because I have Linda to thank for the guidance and inspiration from her tag.</div>
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Here's her <a href="http://thefunkiejunkie.blogspot.com/2015/11/challenge-12-tags-of-christmas-funkie_23.html" target="_blank">Tag 9 </a>from The Funkie Junkie <a href="http://thefunkiejunkie.blogspot.com/2015/09/kicking-off-12-tags-of-christmas-funkie.html" target="_blank">12 Tags of Christmas 2015</a> and what doesn't scream out to you on this baby? I mean, there's garland and a beverage and merriment sentiments and snowflakes and a beverage and jingle bells and a beverage and WOW, seriously wonderful. So...I tried to utilize as many of those things as I possibly could between the snowman star and his little bag.</div>
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Also, as you know, this challenge continues to be sponsored by Linda's store <a href="http://www.thefunkiejunkie.com/default.asp" target="_blank">The Funkie Junkie Boutique</a> and boy howdy, does she have some incredible wonderful items that are just flying off the shelves. Hit the link above and check it out for yourself if you've never been there before. Plus, she has THE BEST prices!<br />
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Here's my tag 10 and of course my inspiration from Linda's<a href="http://thefunkiejunkie.blogspot.com/2015/12/challenge-12-tags-of-christmas-funkie.html" target="_blank"> tag 10</a>.</div>
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I just dove right into every aspect on her tag. I loved the wintry pines, the frothy white texture, the aged gold and printed word. Each of these elements I tried to reproduce on my snowman and bag.</div>
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There's still 2 more tags in the <a href="http://thefunkiejunkie.blogspot.com/2015/09/kicking-off-12-tags-of-christmas-funkie.html" target="_blank">12 Tags of Christmas Challenge</a> and still time to play along!</div>
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Thank you so much for your visit and I hope you found some inspiration here.</div>
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Biggest of hugs and Happy Crafting,</div>
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Lisa xx</div>
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