Christmas Treat Cups @ The Cutting Cafe...

Like cards, love treats?  Want to know how to combine the two together?  

Hop on over to The Cutting Cafe for these Christmas Treat Cup Cards that feature all your festive favorites.

Set includes six different styles of Christmas fun and all of them contain treat cups that you make yourself!  I opted for a fluffy white pom pom belly instead of candy this time. I love the 'puffy' feeling it gives the snowman.

 PLUS, the set COMES WITH a box!

Regina has even designed a box that you can send them to the recipient in and they're adorable too!

 Here they are together.

The directions and video are so easy to follow and you just use your own decorating imagination.

 All DT projects are posted at The Cutting Cafe Blog on the 7th and 21st of each month. We'd love for you to visit and be sure to leave a comment for Regina. She selects one lucky person to receive 3 FREE files of their choice!

Hugs and Happy Crafting,

Lisa xx

Also, COMING SOON!

December 6th - 8th, so mark your calendars!

12 Tags of Christmas 2015 Ornament # 3

I don't know....I don't know what's happened here.  

It began as a challenge where I selected a theme. A primitive look was what I was going for, but then you sew them up and put their little eyes on and before you know it, you're dressing them in a little knitted decorative sweater, sliding small paper colored boots on them and making a rad reindeer hat.  

I really feel like I've lost control here....

I suppose that means that I'm completely inspired and the muse has taken over.  Let's get real.  How fantastic is Linda's tag 3 here?  It's a warm sweater hug on a tag, is it not? It's got all kinds of crazy merriment and Christmas gaiety to make anyone smile!

 This little star snowman just wanted to be a part of that.

 

And when he's done spreading Christmas cheer, he has a cozy spot to rest.

Complete with holly and snowflakes. 

There's still so much time to join in this, so very fun, challenge at The Funkie Junkie, hosted by Linda and sponsored by her store The Funkie Junkie Boutique, so please check it out and see for yourself.  

Hugs and Happy Happy Crafting to you ALL,

Lisa xx

"Spool-tide" Greetings....

If Mother Nature can be fickle and blatantly indecisive, then I figure so can my crafting!  Which is why last week I had the best time with Inner tube Birdbrain here and now this week, I'm loving Candy Cane for Snowman.   Yesterday was blistering and humid and today is cool and rainy; but it matters not because inside my craftroom, it looks like Christmas!

 

I wanted to make a shaker that was mounted on a straw that stood within a spool, but I had no spools. Sure, I could have run to the corner flea market, but thought it would be fun to make my own from paper. 

A few other shapes I cut on my Silhouette and either glittered, distressed or colored them.

And here's my completed project for From The Heart's Digital Stamp of the Month Challenge for August.  

Thanks so much for the visit and big hugs to you all!

I'm off to fry some pickles...yum!!

Lisa xx

Happy 4th of Christmas!!???!! ....

Hi everybody! 

It's the 4th of July here in the States, but we're celebrating Christmas at The Cutting Cafe!

It's always good to get an early start on those gift ideas and cards, seeing as there's only 174 days or roughly 14,000,000 seconds until it's here. So, how about a couple ideas to help get you inspired.

Treat Boxes

And Matching Cards

Here are all the files I've used to complete these cute gift sets:

Snowman Treat Box , Gingerbread Boy & Girl Set, Peppermint Candy Treat Box,

Snowman Family Card Sentiments, Fun With Snowflakes, and Winter Bingo Card & Sentiments.

All DT projects are posted at The Cutting Cafe Blog on the 7th and 21st of each month. We'd love for you to visit and be sure to leave a comment for Regina. She selects one lucky person to receive 3 FREE files of their choice!

Hugs and Happy Crafting,

Lisa xx

"Don't Forget Your Mittens...."

Do remember hearing those words growing up? Or maybe, "Those aren't decorations. Button that coat up!" or even, "Did you forget pants again?"  No?? You never heard that one? Maybe I was just the only forgetful child.  Anyway, now that I'm older and wiser, I've remembered my mittens!

A set of six mitten shaped cards all hosting the most precious retro images from Nicecrane Designs. 

Vintage Funny Christmas Pack

This set comes with 3 sheets of fabulous retro images and ALL for a super great price!!

I'll let you go now and check out his wonderful store.

 Besides, I just realized I forgot pants. Dangit!

Hugs n' Happy Crafting,

Lisa x

Shaker Cards @ The Cutting Cafe...

Need a tag that's a card that's an ornament? What's that you say?? ' YES? '  Well, look no further, I have JUST the thing for you!  Regina is blowing my mind with her Christmas Shape Shaker Cards and you'll love them too. These are just three of the eight...that's right, 8, of the designs from The Cutting Cafe. Attach them to a gift as a tag and let it be your card and then the recipient uses it as an ornament. Seriously COOL idea for the holidays!

The sentiments come from Christmas Word Shakers file.

 Bookmark this website and see all the DT designs on the 7th of December.

Leave a comment and be in the drawing for three free cut files of your choice.

Hugs and Happy Crafting,

Lisa x

Visions of Sugarplums Giveaway Day 5

Welcome back! It's the final day of the incredible Visions of Sugarplums so let's get right down to the fun!

Here are today's links you get to visit and at the end of this post I'll announce the winners of my giveaways.

Step 1

*** Leave a comment FOR Lori (our fabulous host!) ON her blog letting her know you'd like to be entered to WIN in the store giveaways AND her store, Choux Choux Paper Art giveaways***

Host of Visions of Sugarplums:

Lori  @ Choux Choux Paper Art

Store Giveaways:

Iralamija Shop

Moonlighting by Mary

Studio Shine

Kitty Bee Designs

 Step 2

*** Visit these participating blogs for additional holiday inspiration and leave a comment.   Lori will count each of these comments as an ADDITIONAL entry into the above giveaways. You never know, these blogs might have their own giveaways too! ***

Participating Blogs:

Char

Lisa (you are here)

Ira

Sandy

Bety

I have had SUCH a marvelous time seeing all this talent and creativity and I certainly hope you have too! I can't tell you how much I have loved all your visits and very sweet comments and that's why I'm so excited to tell you the winners. Here we go...

S'more Ornament

Pia

Crocheted Elf Hat

Misteejay

Domino Ornaments

Carol from La Crosse

Congratulations winners!!!

Please contact me @ minkimpressions@gmail.com so I can get your goodies in the mail.

Winners have until the 13th of December to claim prize or there will be a re-draw.

Biggest of hugs to you all!

Lisa x

Visions of Sugarplums Giveaways Day 4

Ho! Ho! Ho! and welcome back to the 4th day of fun as we continue to celebrate festive traditions, crafts, recipes and giveaways at Visions of Sugarplums!

Guess what? I have another giveaway for one lucky winner and this time I am offering up domino ornaments.  Here's how they were made.

Took some wire and wrapped the domino then covered it with Mod Podge and wrapped in music sheets and aged with DI's.

Printed out all the elements that I wanted for each ornament.  These are a set of Mr. and Mrs. Claus that you get to pick out the outfit and dress them. They are each accompanied by a vintage deer, tree, bag of goodies and a free printable of naughty or nice tags. 

Here's a few closeups. One with Santa all dressed up and one with Santa in his thermals.

Here they all are together, ready for a new home!

Just follow these 3 steps and you're on your way...

Step 1

*** Leave a comment FOR Lori (our fabulous host!) ON her blog letting her know you'd like to be entered to WIN in the store giveaways AND her store, Choux Choux Paper Art giveaways***

Host of Visions of Sugarplums:

Lori  @ Choux Choux Paper Art

Store Giveaways:

Moonlighting by Mary

Studio Shine

Kitty Bee Designs

 Step 2

*** Visit these participating blogs for additional holiday inspiration and leave a comment.   Lori will count each of these comments as an ADDITIONAL entry into the above giveaways. You never know, these blogs might have their own giveaways too! ***

Participating Blogs:

Char
Regina
Mitra
Lisa (you are here)
May

Step 3

***Leave me a comment here and state that YOU would LIKE to be ENTERED to win in my Domino Ornaments giveaway***

Winners of my giveaways will be announced HERE on Friday, December 5th.

Hugs and Best of luck!

Lisa xx

Visions of Sugarplums Giveaway Day 3

It's day three of the Visions of Sugarplums Giveaways and we're all having a blast! I hope if you haven't joined in the fun you will start now. There is SO much to enjoy and SO easy to win. 

Speaking of winning, I have another giveaway for you today on my blog and it is a Christmas hat that I crocheted WITH elf ears!! 

My grandmother came out to stay with us for a week and while she was here, she and I crocheted hats for everyone in our family. We decided this year it would be a fun accessory for our family picture, but I didn't want to keep the fun all to myself, so I am offering up this hat to one lucky winner.  You could use it for photographs or let whoever hands out presents at your home to wear it.  

Step 1

*** Leave a comment FOR Lori (our fabulous host!) ON her blog letting her know you'd like to be entered to WIN in the store giveaways AND her store, Choux Choux Paper Art giveaways***

Host of Visions of Sugarplums:

Lori  @ Choux Choux Paper Art

Store Giveaways:

Cameo Shoppe

Vintage Bella 

Moonlighting by Mary

Studio Shine

Kitty Bee Designs

 Step 2

*** Visit these participating blogs for additional holiday inspiration and leave a comment.   Lori will count each of these comments as an ADDITIONAL entry into the above giveaways. You never know, these blogs might have their own giveaways too! ***

Participating Blogs:

  Char
   Lisa (you are here)
Sandy
Regina
May

Step 3

***Leave me a comment here and state that YOU would LIKE to be ENTERED to win in my Elf Hat giveaway***

Winners of my giveaways will be announced HERE on Friday, December 5th.

Hugs and Best of luck!

Lisa xx

12 Tags Of Christmas Ornament 8

Mason Jar Lid 8

Back again with the 8th tag for The 12 Tags of Christmas.  Inspired by Linda's warm and cozy tag, my eyes couldn't steer away from the stocking.  My ornament was built around where stockings are hung...the mantel.

 

Texture pasted with faux brick and DP applied, I prepped the background.

Cut a piece of white card stock to make the mantel.  Colored it up with Copics and then set out to create the fireplace with stockings, fire and Santa's legs. 

Topped off with a sparkly white snowflake, sentiment, greenery and bingo piece.

Thanks again to Linda at The Funkie Junkie for hosting this yearly challenge and for sponsoring the prizes at her store The Funkie Junkie Boutique.

I'm so glad you stopped by!

Hugs and happy crafting,

Lisa x