Ornament score!

I has this idea in mind and actually found the perfect item. I was in the Dollar Store and found these ornaments that have a hand-made look, but yet they were flat (which was exactly what I was looking for) and a deal at 4 for a dollar.

Here is another style I picked up too.

I think these will be flat enough to mail in an oversized envelope. The card I am making is a 4 x 5 size. I designed a little pocket on the inside for the ornament to go in.

The stamps are from My Thoughts Exactly. The paper is by Me & My Big Ideas and Jolly Holiday by Recollections. This one I did a ribbon all the way around to tie off the card.

I did two variations of the inside. This one just closes.

Now I have a set of Christmas cards done and even have a little ornament to send with it to remind our friends of us.

I hope you find some inspiration with these cute little ornament cards.

Thanks for coming by, ~Ima Cutter  (Trish)

Centerpiece tree

With the holidays coming it is time to get in gear with figuring out some gifts and fun decor.

The first project I want to share with you for the holidays is a colorful Christmas tree. I bought a stack of colorful funky ornaments and wanted to make a tree in those cool colors to put the ornaments on.  I got these at Target last year. Michael's carries them too. I made four tree shapes all the same size and scored them down the middle.

I taped them together and then came along and glued the edges. I inked all the edges of the tree and added the mini bulbs.

 

Each side is a different color. I think it will add a little whimsy on a table somewhere.

If you notice the tip of each limb is notched to allow the bulb to hang straight. 

Let the holidays begin!

Ima Cutter

~Trish

Nifty Knitting

Okay, I am breaking away from my cutter for a cute little craft I did for a friend. She is the queen of yarn. She made me the cutest cabled purse with these awesome blingy buttons. She both knits and crochets. She tagged me on a post on facebook. Right away I knew I wanted to try to make her some.

So here is what I made-

You're probably wondering what is so special about a yarn ball and needles? Well they are really a miniature set that are really a pair of earrings.

The ribbon they are on is about 1/2 an inch wide. Shhh.... I'm sending these to her for Christmas. The earrings and done on these domed bases I had. The needles are the ones you use for beading for earrings. The yarn is really Trendy Twine. I think it's proportions work great together. I don't think the needle parts will be poking her, or at least I hope not. The good thing is they will be cheap to mail.=D

Happy crafting,
Ima Cutter

Thank you cut out card

I like it when I can double my effort. I made this cut out card file and used two tones of cardstock.The design is pretty simple. I like the contrast of purple and grey the colors. I like it when a project goes together quickly.

The cardstock is Recollections. The glitter tape is from Michael's. The brads are from Eyelet Outlet. The ribbon is from the Flower Factory. I am not sure where the flourish came from. I think it is one I traced from an online search. You could use about any design you like there.

Thanks for stopping by,
Ima Cutter

Tea light card combo #2

I have another tea light card combo, but this one is different. It was another file share from the MTC forum. Who needs to but files when there are so many awesome freebies? This one is from Ginger.

The stamp is from Michael's. The paper is from Colorbok. The cardstock is Recollections. The card had a ribbon that goes around it to close it on the right side with a bow. The inside is where it gets really fun.

The card holds six tea light candles. I covered it with a vellum sheet. The left side holds a tag for your message or another stamp. I think this file will also make it on my list of favorites for telling someone a special thanks.

Happy Crafting~ Ima Cutter

Tea light card combo

Here is another of my most favorite files of all time. It was a freebie shared on the MTC forum by Babs. I've had it for a long time now. I try to keep a few of these on hand for thank yous.

One of the great things about the MTC forum is the community of crafters who share their talents and ideas. It is an awesome place for inspiration. With the holiday approaching I like to keep stuff like this one hand. You can stamp the tag and include a special message.

Happy crafting~ Ima Cutter

Purse with note cards

Here is the same purse file but and the same little frame. This time I made a little set of note cards to make for the middle with some coordinating envelopes.

I made this set for someone who has that gift of encouraging others. The stamp from two sets I mixed to make the phrase from MyThoughtsExactly. I like how versatile they are that way.
I embellished with a button, a paper flower, and some Michael's Bling on a roll glitter tape. I used Trendy Twine for the handle and the button.

Now let's look at the inside.

 I made a set of four note cards for the inside for the person to give as an encouragement to someone else.

They all have a variation of the same frame and pattern. The stamps on these are from Michael's.

I just love the little purse and can see it being one I use often.

Thanks again Darlenemcg and Brigit for sharing the files.

Have a great day,
Ima Cutter