It's a Cupcake Party!!!

Welcome back and I'm so happy you stopped by! 

It's another showcase week at The Cutting Cafe and Regina has decided that we each to get to display whatever file we would like....and I LIKE cupcakes....so here they are!

Need a cute little gift card holder for a birthday party or any celebration? Here's a purse cut file and using Regina's Assorted Cupcake Templates; Cherry.

Just a few more purses, also using the Cherry template with sprinkles that can either be inserted into the cut file or cut separately to layer on the icing.

 Center purse here uses the Assorted Cupcake Template, Heart.

 Purses are a bit too dainty for the men, so how about a money or gift card holder for boys or men? 

Here is Regina's Assorted Cupcake Template; Candle.  This cupcake has sprinkles that I've cut into the icing shape and then filled with Stickles. The addition of the mustache, tie and masculine papers are fit for any guy in your life.

 However, you can always make one of each! :)

 Now here is Regina's Cupcake Box and this is such a fun file to work with. The template comes with 4 different style lids. I've chosen to place a plastic window on mine so you can see the goodies inside.  Wouldn't this be a cute idea to hold the party favors too?  

 BUT...who's going to know you're having a party without INVITATIONS!!

Check this cutie out.  The template is rather large on this and so much fun to decorate. Of course, all the templates and cutting files can be sized to any shape you desire.

So there you have it. All one stop shopping at The Cutting Cafe for your party decorations. You can get your invitations, centerpieces, party favors, gift holders and so much more all in one convenient and wonderful shop!

Here are the files I used to create the above pieces:

Assorted Cupcake Templates

Cupcake Box with Lid

Cupcake Card and Envelope (Sweet Stuff)

Cupcake Invitation

Gift Card Holder & Money Holder Set

Thanks so much for stopping in.  Hope you enjoyed your visit.

hugs n' happy stamping,

Lisa xx

Road Trip!!!

Hello and welcome back!

I would just like to take a moment to say thank you SO much for all the fabulous comments that were left regarding my silver tray remake. LOL...I'd also like to apologize for those of you that I caused heart palpitations for painting over the silver. :)  You all made me smile and laugh so much, so thank you!!!

It's time again to share some more incredibly fun cut files from The Cutting Cafe.  This week we're showcasing the diversity of the Suitcase Files and Postcards.

Doesn't this little cutie just make you wanna hit the open road and travel?  It comes complete with a postcard so you can send loved ones back home an update of your adventures.

This template could be used for 'Ready for the Baby Kit" "Congratulations on your Graduation", etc.

 This suitcase card has adorable tabs included in the cut file and would be perfect to use for a keepsake book of all the places you visited, alphabetically or chronologically; however you wish to organize your memories.

Here are direct links to the files I've used for these projects at The Cutting Cafe:

Suitcase Mini Book Template

Suitcase Treat Box Template

Postcard Printable Set

Thank you so much for your visit!

Hugs n' Happy Crafting,

Lisa x

Say Cheese!!

The Cutting Cafe is the place to be for the best templates, cutting files and printable sets because take a look at this adorable Polaroid camera that Regina designed!!  Here's my project complete with a picture.

You can design the camera just by itself, or...

Regina also includes these fabulous polaroid photo templates that leave the imagination wide open.  

Here I've included a stamped image from Stampin' Ups! Little Friends set.

Here's just a sneak peek at the files available with this set from The Cutting Cafe

POLAROID AND CAMERA FUN TEMPLATE AND PRINTABLE SET

Thank you for your visit today and I hope you're doing well. 

Hugs n' Happy Cutting,

Lisa x

He Has Risen and There's Candy in the Yard!!!

Easter Sunday is one of my favorite times of the year. Growing up, our church always had the best sermons and music and the alter was always FILLED with Easter Lilies.  After the service was over, all the little kids, myself included, would head to the front of the church, boys in their suits and girls in their little frilly dresses and shiny shoes, to pick out one potted Lily for our moms.  I remember my eyes widening as I scanned the mass of beautiful flowers, waiting to find JUST the perfect one.  As I got a little older, I got smarter and started scanning from the pew during the sermon.  When the pastor would call us down, boy oh boy, did ruffles go flying as I zoomed down the aisle, my eyes honing in on the one I'd already pre-selected! 

Years later when I got married, my husband and I decided on April and when we were making the arrangements, we asked the pastor if he would mind keeping up the flowers from the Easter Service. He was more than happy to comply and viola, beautiful alter already decorated and WOW what a cost saver!

 Just a tip for those possibly thinking about about weddings. 

So in honor of this wonderful holiday, I've had the pleasure of making an Easter card that represents my second favorite element...Chocolate and Easter Egg Hunt!!  As you can see, there's no chocolate eggs here, per say...I didn't want it misconstrued that they might not be eggs.... ;)

Thank you to Regina from the Cutting Cafe for providing the DT with the adorable files.

Here's what I've used for my card:

Bunny Trio Shaped Card - Template; Cutting File

The file also comes with sentiments and accessories!!

So hop on over to the Cutting Cafe and check out the wonderful makes from my teammates and be sure to see ALL the amazing cut files that Regina has for Easter. Remember, you don't need to have a cutting machine to make these, they are easily hand cut as well. 

Hugs n' Hoppy Crafting,

Lisa xx

Finally...An Alarm Clock I Like

Time is ticking down to the day of adorning yourself in hues of green, taking the "kids" ['cause you know you REALLY want one] through the McDonald's drive thru for a green milkshake, kissing the ones you love and hopefully...finally finding that ever elusive pot o' gold!

In the meantime, the lovely and talented crew at The Cutting Cafe are gearing up for St. Patrick's Day and by golly do we have a lineup for you.  Here is my card for your inspiration. 

I've used the following sets:  

ALARM CLOCK SHAPED CARD...TEMPLATE - CUTTING FILE 

ST. PATRICK'S DAY HERSHEY KISS BOTTOMS PRINTABLE SET

Swing on by the Cutting Cafe 

and if you're in a 'pinch' for some great St. Patty's Day ideas, 

the cafe is the place to be. 

Hugs n' Happy Cutting,

Lisa xx

Little Red Wagon...

Oh my goodness, what fun it was to make this!

When Regina from The Cutting Cafe showed us her latest release of this Little Red Wagon, my heart skipped a beat, my brain went into overdrive and my hands were itching to get crafting. Here is my little table centerpiece for a baby shower.  Would even look adorable on top of a cake, don't you think? 

This Little Red Wagon file is so versatile and comes with tons of fun ideas. The boxes with lids are part of the file as well and instead of stacking them together, I decided to make the little wagon pulling yet another box.

I have combined the following 3 sets together from The Cutting Cafe for this piece:

The Little Red Wagon

(File contains 1 wagon, 3 boxes and 22 sentiments and decorative elements)

Everyday Stand Up Phrases

(File contains 12 stand up words)

Umbrella Shaped Card and Invite Set

(File contains umbrella template and cutting file, umbrella topper and invites for baby & bridal shower)

I had to force myself to stop adding on to this cutie and I guarantee you'll have a blast if you try it out too!

Thank you so much for your visit and all your special comments. I can't thank you enough. :)

Hugs n' Happy Cutting,

Lisa xx

The Cutting Cafe

I'm Nuts About You...

Alright, I'm just going to get this out of the way first thing...

A group of chess enthusiasts had checked into a hotel and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. Soon the manager came out and asked them to disperse. "But why?," one asked."Because," he said, "I can't stand chess nuts boasting in an open foyer."

Bwhahahahahaha! 

Oh, I love that nut joke. Okay, moving right along to the card. It's a NUT!  Thank you Tammy for sponsoring our challenge TAG, You're It! at Top Tip Tuesday this time around.  Tammy is the mastermind of Shape EZ cards and this precious chunk o' protein is called Nutty Card.  The cut file comes with the folded card base, base toppers and leaves.  The cute little cuddly squirrels are a print and cut file from the Silhouette Studio called Timmy Tiptoes under umbrella from Beatrix Potter.  If you like this, you're gonna love the other creations from my teamies and our tips on this, that n' the other too!  So head on over to the Tag, You're It challenge and be in the running for a prize from Shape EZ and Sweet Stamps.

Thanks so much for your visit.

Hugs n' Happy Stamping,

Lisa xx

Happy Retirement Table Centerpiece..

Retirement can be a joyous occasion and as soon as I saw this incredibly relaxing image, Feet Up and a Cuppa, from Dr. Digi's House of Stamps, I knew I had to place him in the perfect relaxing environment...his cozy cottage in his cozy chair.  So, here's the little house that Lisa built.

You'll notice there is no furniture inside the house, except for the relaxing gent, but I decided instead of furniture to make this a fun little retirement fund centerpiece for someones retirement party!

Here's what it looks like now...

So how fun is that? Not only do the Dr.'s images bring out the most hilarious and creative ideas for a card, but they are SUPER fun to create little environments for. Very versatile creations and you'll love coloring them up. So head on over to Dr. Digi's House of Stamps and start having fun now!!

Thanks so much for your visit and I hope you've enjoyed this project.

Hugs n' Happy Building...

Lisa xx

Mustache Bubblegum Valentine...

Two more days and those of us that celebrate Valentine's Day will be submerging our noses into the fragrant petals of beautiful flowers and gorging (or is that only me?) on specialty chocolates while we exchange tokens of love with our special squeeze.  Here is a card that I made for The Cutting Cafe that I couldn't wait to create.  This week we are showcasing a variety of  Valentine cutting files and printable stamps from Regina's store.  My card combines two extremely versatile sets from her store called Gumball Machine Shaped Card  and Mustache Shaped Card Set .

I opted to use my Cameo to cut out every portion of this card even though these designs are easily cut by hand as well, and decided to alter the included spinning knob with a mustache instead. It's mounted with a black brad so the 'stache actually spins like a handle would. 

If you're looking for some last minute Valentine ideas, be sure to stop into The Cutting Cafe to find loads of inspiration!

Hugs n' Happy Crafting,

Lisa x

Let Me Call You Sweetheart...

Happy Top Tip Tuesday again everyone as we welcome in another fabulous challenge hosted by our very own uber creative Annette. Our theme this time around is...

Let Me Call You Sweetheart

(Romance or include a heart for Valentine's Day)

Thank you goes out to Stamp Fairy for providing me with the cutest and cuddliest little couple,  Molly and Sam Love 1.  I decided that a sweetheart needed sweets so I've decorated this candy dispenser cutting file as their stand with lots of heart and pretty flowers.

Here's the dispenser divided for easy candy filling

Now to the good stuff....EATING the candy!! 

Are you feeling the love yet? Well, perfect! Then head on over to Top Tip Tuesday for our  

Let Me Call You Sweetheart challenge and be in the running for prizes from our sponsors Stamp Fairy and Stamp and Create.com.

Have a wonderful week and thank you so much for your visit!

Hugs n' Happy Creating,

Lisa x

In the Sunshine Of Your Love....

I love winter, I do, but it's currently 6 degrees outside and I haven't been able to feel my toes since last Tuesday! So, for the sake of trying to warm up, I thought that these files from The Cutting Cafe would be perfect to help me thaw out.

Here I've used the Sunshine Shaped Card Template Cutting File, which includes the folded card and the word toppers.  Next I used the ever adorable One Spring Day Printable Stamp Set which contains over 90 images, and lastly, the wonderful little Seed Packet Holder Template and Cutting File.  

There's so much going on at the Cutting Cafe and my teammates have been beyond creative this week so you won't want to miss out.

Thank you so much for your visit today!

Hugs n' Happy Cutting,

Lisa x

Love this tree! ;)

Wisdom and Love In a Shadow Box...

Happy first of February!  

The time is just cruising by and another month at Heck Of a Challenge has passed and today brings a brand new theme of LOVE and FLOWERS!  With Valentine's Day just around the corner there shouldn't be any shortage of entries, so come on over and enter your cards or projects at Heck Of a Challenge.

I took several pictures to show the process...

Here is my 12 x 12 shadow box made from a cut file at the Silhouette Studio. It used 6 12x12 pieces of cardstock to create this, but in the end, it's so much fun!

Here I've begun to paint over sections of the muted green paper with Gesso and then mod podged torn strips of sheet music and designer papers in various locations.

This is the heart flourish, another cut file from Silhouette Studio, that has been enlarged and duplicate three times so I could glue them together for a sturdier top flourish to my box.

The flourish went from white cardstock to this lovely wood looking piece by painting over the top of white cardstock with acrylic linen paint, a coat of crackle accents then a modest sponging of Vintage Photo DI which was wiped down after application.

When I received this theme, I knew I wanted to make this shadow box that I'd been itching to try. Taking the theme of Love and Flowers, I challenged myself to go one step further and personalize this even more. An odd thought crossed my mind...

What if someone told you that all the wisdom, knowledge and love you possessed, was to be passed down to your children, but it could only encompass the space of a 12 x 12 box.  What would it look like, what would it say? 

My daughter is incredibly artistic in ways I will never be and so I drew from her talents and likes and incorporated elements from her and wisdom from me and here is what I came up with.

Of all the cute things, I loved writing erase your fears on an actual eraser..LOL. It's the little things.

I didn't have enough room to add to this, but what I wanted to say was...Your life is an easel. Let your dreams paint the canvas.

A bit of this message is blocked, but it says, "Highlight EVERY Moment"

And isn't this little girl just the cutest! These wonderful images come from Nicecrane Designs titled Fantasy & Kids DSL I and II and there are 4 digital images in each set. I thought they fit perfectly with my theme here and oddly enough, this little cutie is quite the tomboy; rather like my daughter at 3 years of age.

And now 14 going on 30...

Here are a few of her drawings...

So that's it for me. My kiddo's definitely inspire me and I hope you've found some inspiration in this post too. We'd love to see what you LOVE and some FLOWERS too! 

Well, I certainly hope my box says enough of love and my wishes, wisdom and hopes for her life...

Thanks so much for stopping in. Your time is more than appreciated!

Hugs n' Happy Crafting,

Lisa xx

Nicecrane Designs

Fantasy & Kids DSL I

Fantasy & Kids DSL II