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Holiday Party Cards, Door Prize Tags, and Card Making Event With Cutting Cafe Files

9 Dec
Overview of Holiday Party Projects

Overview of Holiday Party Projects

I have been working hard and the photo above shows an overview of all the projects I worked on yesterday!  My husband’s organization is holding a holiday party and he came up with a cute idea for the door prize drawing.  He wanted to hang circles with people’s names on them on a tree.  I, of course, found an ornament file from the Silhouette Online store and made 160 of them for him!

Ornaments for Door Prize Tree

Ornaments for Door Prize Tree

Next he needed some cards for his office staff and board chair…

Ornament Card

Ornament Card

Tree Trio Card

Tree Trio Card

Step Card Version 1

Step Card Version 1

Step Card Version 2

Step Card Version 2

The cards were made with the Step Card Templates, Christmas Ornament Fun, and Christmas Tree Trio Shaped Card files from The Cutting Cafe.

Then, I am doing a card-making session for people to make cards which will be given to a charity to hand out.  I decided to pre-cut shapes to use to make things a lot easier!  I used two of the files I just listed along with the Christmas Treat Box file to cut out shapes that will be used on card bases I bought from Michaels.

Card Demo Cutouts 6 Card Demo Cutouts 5 Card Demo Cutouts 4 Card Demo Cutouts 3
I made the rectangle and oval shapes myself in the Silhouette software.  I cut 135 rectangles and 135 of the other three shapes to be used with them.  Plus from the scraps I cut rectangles, strips, and banners people can use.  I also got stickers, stamps, ink, tape runners, and ribbon for them to use.  I will have to post pictures from the demo event.  Thanks for stopping by.  Here is my video…

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Christmas Snowflake Milk Carton Box – The Cutting Cafe Design Team Project

3 Dec
Christmas Snowflake Milk Carton Box

Christmas Snowflake Milk Carton Box

Hello and happy holidays!  I hope you are having a wonderful Christmas season.  This week we have started focusing on Christmas projects at The Cutting Cafe.  We had a few files to choose from but I chose this cute Christmas Shapes Milk Carton!  It was so easy to do and can hold different kinds of treats or just look cute on your desk or shelf for decoration.

I used old DCWV paper and chipboard snowflakes and tag.  The large snowflake at the top is a chipboard piece from last year’s dollar bin at Michaels which I sprayed with Heidi Swapp tinsel color spray and added additional bling.  I backed the cutout with silver glitter paper.  There are actually many different shaped cutouts you can choose from.  I like the way it turned out.  Here are a few more views…

Christmas Snowflake Milk Carton Box 2Christmas Snowflake Milk Carton Box BackChristmas Snowflake Milk Carton Box Side

There are many wonderful Christmas box files and other projects from the design team will feature the Stocking Box and the Candy Cane Box Set.  There is also a set of Christmas Bag Toppers that you can use.  Head on over to the blog on tomorrow afternoon to see all of the design team projects.  Make sure you leave a comment as each week a name is drawn from the previous week’s post comments.  The winner gets three free files of their choice.

Also, a design team call is open.  If you would like to be a part of the team, here is the information.  You have until December 15th!  Good luck!

Thanks for stopping by!  Before you go, here is my video…

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Anniversary Word Card – The Cutting Cafe Design Team Project

27 Nov
Anniversary Card

Anniversary Card

It’s project time at The Cutting Cafe and this week we could choose any file we wanted to work with.  There are so many available, but before we move into Christmas projects, I decided to make an anniversary card for my aunt and uncle who are celebrating 34 years of marriage!

The Anniversary Shaped Word Card Template is a breeze to make.  I cut out a base in kraft cardstock, a topper in black and tan, and the word in tan with a gold metallic pattern.  I added sheer black ribbon, some flowers, and  a red glitter accent heart for love.  I also added dots on some of the letters with a Viva Decor pearl pen.  The sentiments from both outside and inside come with the file along with several others.

Anniversary Card Angle View

Anniversary Card Angle View

Anniversary Card Inside

Anniversary Card Inside

 

I love the way it turned out.  Thanks for stopping by.  Remember to go to The Cutting Cafe Blog later tonight to see all of the projects from the design team!  Each week Regina pulls a name from the comments made the week before, and that person gets to have three files of their choice.  So………..leave a comment!  Before you leave, check out my video too!  Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  I have a lot to be thankful for so I celebrate gratefully for what God has done for me.  May you have a blessed holiday!

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103rd Birthday and Other Step Card Versions – The Cutting Cafe Design Team Project

12 Nov

This week at The Cutting Cafe we got to use a very versatile file…The Step Card Template File.  This file contains five different versions of the step card.  The hard part was to choose which one to use.  I couldn’t choose so I kept making them.  I have three of the versions here for you.

First up, is my grandmother’s 103rd birthday card.  Yep, that’s right…she just turned 103!  Praise God and Praise God for her long life!  Here is her side step card…

103rd Birthday Card

103rd Birthday Card

103rd Birthday Card - Side View 103rd Birthday Card - Inside 103rd Birthday Card Close Details 2 103rd Birthday Card - Close Detail 1

Next I needed a birthday card for my friend Vicki so I used the center step version for hers…

Center Step Birthday Card

Center Step Birthday Card

 

Center Step Birthday Card - Full View Center Step Birthday Card - Inside

And finally I used the one step card for my boss’ birthday card…

One Step Birthday Card

One Step Birthday Card

One Step Birthday Card - Angled View One Step Birthday Card - Inside

I love step cards as they are so fun and versatile!  Make sure you stop by The Cutting Cafe Blog to see all the design team members’ projects on Wednesday afternoon.  Leave a comment and you can win three files of your choice next week!  Thanks for stopping by.  Below is my video and below that is a list of additions files from The Cutting Cafe I used with each card.

Here are the other Cutting Cafe Files Used…
103rd Birthday
Birthday Fun Printable Stamp Set
Happy Birthday 40 Ways Printable Stamp Set
This Cake is All Heart

Center Step Card
Birthday Fun Printable Stamp Set

One Step Card
T Shirt Card File
Everyday Stand Up Phrases

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Pizza Box Birthday Card – The Cutting Cafe Design Team Project

6 Nov
Pizza Box Card
Pizza Box Card

This week we used the new Pizza Box Template file for our projects for The Cutting Cafe and it is so cute!  It can be cut out plain or with a window and it comes with multiple inserts to divide the box.  The file makes a great small gift box or you can do something different like I did…

Happy Birthday Pop Up
Happy Birthday Pop Up

I added a happy birthday pop up to the inside and there you have it…a birthday card.  I have been into doing non-traditional cards lately so this one fits right in!

For more info on my project, see the video below.  Also, visit The Cutting Cafe Blog to see all the other design team member projects.  Make sure to leave a comment so you can be in the drawing to win three free files.

Thanks for stopping by!

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Valuable Treasure Birthday Card – The Cutting Cafe Design Team Project

30 Oct
Valuable Treasure Birthday Card

Valuable Treasure Birthday Card

This week at The Cutting Cafe we are focusing on gratitude! We could use the Grateful Word Shaped Card or the With Gratitude Printable Stamp Set which is what I used.  For this card for my mother-in-law, I layered patterned papers from Teresa Collins and used the treasure sentiment from the stamp set.  I layered and Stickled flowers also.  I like the way it turned out.  Here are more views…

Valuable Treasure Birthday Card - View 2Valuable Treasure Birthday Card - Sentiment DetailValuable Treasure Birthday Card - Front DetailValuable Treasure Birthday Card - Flower Detail

Valuable Treasure Birthday Card - Inside

Valuable Treasure Birthday Card – Inside

Make sure you head over to the blog later Wednesday to see all the design team projects and leave a comment to be eligible to win three files of your choice in next week’s drawing.  Thanks for stopping by and be sure to watch the video before you go!

 

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Chinese Takeout Birthday Box

21 Oct
Chinese Takeout Birthday Box

Chinese Takeout Birthday Box

A few weeks ago I was traveling for work when The Cutting Cafe Design Team was assigned the Chinese Takeout Box Set to work with.  I hated to miss that challenge!  Well, I am using it now!  One of my staff has a birthday so I made this cute box to hold a gift card for her.  I loved the way it turned out.

Chinese Takeout Birthday Box Back View

Chinese Takeout Birthday Box Back View

Chinese Takeout Birthday Box - Top View

Chinese Takeout Birthday Box – Top View

Chinese Takeout Birthday Box Close Up Flower Detail

Chinese Takeout Birthday Box Close Up Flower Detail

For the details, check out my video!  Thanks for watching.

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25th Anniversary Pillow Box – The Cutting Cafe Design Team Project

16 Oct
25th Anniversary Pillow Box

25th Anniversary Pillow Box

Pillow boxes are so versatile as they can be made in multiple sizes and decorated any way you like.  They can have window cut outs or they can be plain and they make great goodie holders!  This week at The Cutting Cafe, we worked with the different pillow box files Regina has available.  I used the Assorted Pillow Box Set and it is very versatile in that you can just make it plain, or you can add various shaped windows such as a circle, star, or frame like I used.

For my project, I used striped and polka dot glitter papers from DCWV, an Anna Griffin vellum sticker, some flowers, a butterfly, and Thickers to decorate the box.  Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture of the back which said happy anniversary but you can see it in the video below.  I gave it to one of my staff with a gift card for her 25th work anniversary.

25th Anniversary Pillow Box - View 2 25th Anniversary Pillow Box - View 3

There are many other pillow box sets available:
Halloween Pillow Box
Candy Corn Pillow Box
Snowflake Pillow Box
Christmas Pillow Box

Be sure to stop by The Cutting Cafe Blog to take a look at all the other design team pillow box projects.  If you leave a comment, you will be eligible to win three files of your choice in a drawing next week.  Thanks for stopping by and here is the video I mentioned earlier…

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Crazy Candy Corn Treat Box – The Cutting Cafe Design Team Project

9 Oct
Crazy Candy Corn Treat Box

Crazy Candy Corn Treat Box

It is time for another design team project for The Cutting Cafe!  This week I made a gift for a staff person who has worked hard to get my projects completed with short notice.  I used the Candy Corn Treat Box file along with one of the three feature files for the week, The Crazy Candy Corn Printable Stamp Set.  The other two files that we could use were the Bunch of Monsters Printable Stamp Set and the Halloween Trio Printable Stamp Set.

Here are a couple more pictures…

Crazy Candy Corn Treat Box - Side View

Crazy Candy Corn Treat Box – Side View

Crazy Candy Corn Treat Box - Back

Crazy Candy Corn Treat Box – Back

Crazy Candy Corn Treat Box - With Treats

Crazy Candy Corn Treat Box – With Treats

 

 

Head over to The Cutting Cafe Blog to take a look at all the design team projects for this week.  Leave a comment and you just might win three free files next week!  Thanks for stopping by!

Here is the video…

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Happy Fall Card – The Cutting Cafe Design Team Project

25 Sep
Happy Fall Card

Happy Fall Card

This week we focused on Fall at The Cutting Cafe!  I loved Fall so I had a great time with this card.  We had a choice of three files to work with:

Welcome Fall Printable Stamp Set (I got the tree from this file)
Acorn Shaped Card (I used the circle sentiment from this file)
Fall Word Shaped Card

I also used the Garden Stand Up Set  for the grass.

I love the bling leaves and how they added a colorful element to the card.  I used patterned paper from My Mind’s Eye and Fancy Pants.    If you want more info on how I made the card, here is the video…

Be sure to stop by The Cutting Cafe Blog to see all the design team projects.  Leave a comment and you might win three free files next week!

Thanks for stopping by!

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