Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Something ‘old’ is new again!

Aren’t these the sweetest little ice cream cups you’ve ever seen?

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I bought them from Etsy and she still has some listed in her shop HERE.

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They are considered ‘unused old store stock’ and they are perfect.

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I wanted to make some cute snowmen to put in them and that proved more of a challenge than I expected. I cut out snowmen and kept ‘perfecting’ my design. But then I made hats and scarves for them and they all came out kind of cute.

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Here’s a sneak peek at what a mess I make when I ‘work’! lol

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I found a pixie that was decorating in this one.

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I’m joining the Vintage Inspiration Link party HERE,

Ivy and Elephants HERE

Vintage Bliss Tuesdays HERE

and Tweak it Tuesday!

AND Katherine’s Corner HERE!

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Are you decorating or crafting?

It’s so much fun, isn’t it?

68 comments:

Diane said...

Adorable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Crafy Lady said...

hOW NICE, I ENJOYED SEEING THIS BLOG. HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS

Musings from Kim K. said...

Super duper cute!!!!! The ice cream cups are the perfect touch. You do such good work.

Shug said...

Vintage Ice cream cups...they are so cute! Your labor of love is so rewarding....great job on each of these cuties. Makes for a double sweet treat.

ann said...

Both. But only as the spirit moves me. I seem to be slow this year, or perhaps everyone else in high gear so much earlier. Love your snowmen. And we are messy kinderd spirits.

nancy said...

What a wonderful idea! I had no idea my little cups could look so festive!! Thank YOU for giving me a peek into your creative mind...love the little snowmen :)

P.S. I appreciate the link to my shop :) :)

Kim@Snug Harbor said...

Those are the cutest things ever - what a fun idea!

Kathy said...

Those are just adorable! Your "mess" looks like a pile of fun to me.

Linda @ A La Carte said...

These are so cute! What a fun idea to put a snowman in the ice cream cup! You are so talented sweet Sis!
hugs,
Linda

Susan' Hearts and Flowers said...

These are so adorable. What a beautiful idea to use those cute little cups.

Simply Shelley said...

I need to get busy doing something fun. I'm in a very blue mood, and I hear doing something creative is supposed to help. Seeing these cuties seemed to help as well......blessings

Arlene G said...

Love love love them Diane!! And hey, your craft room looks like mine when I am crafting!!

Art and Sand said...

The cups are great and your little snowmen and pixy look adorable in the cups.

It is raining here at last and I have a day of decorating and crafting ahead of me - Yippee!

Susan said...

You should see my studio--much messier than you:-D I love the vintage display my creative Sis, XOXO

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

Very cute! The snowmen are a perfect match with the cups.

Susie said...

Diane, You clever girl. I love those. What a cute display too. Blessings to you, xoxo,Susie
p.s. you call that a mess..LOL

Boopnut said...

I have been busy making cards and that's about it. Love the cups...so cute!
Deb

Catherine Holman said...

I love them! You are so creative and vintage items are my favorite!

sunnyskiesandsweettea said...

Those are adorable!

Blessings,
Amy Jo

Stephanie said...

Oh Diane, these are just too precious! I love them :)

Thanks for inspiring me - hugs and blessings!

Debby Ray said...

Oh my..how adorable! And that new header is so festive! Your crafty mess is w-a-y neater than mine!! I need to get my behind in my sewing room and get started on those bibbed overall mother/daughter aprons that I plan on making for DIL and grand-daughter...YIKES! It will be here before I know it!!

Cheryl @ TFD said...

That is a cute way to make use of the cups! Love them. And I think your messy table says "artist at work"! Have a fun day!

Pamela Gordon said...

I love these vintage ice cream cups and how you've decorated them. Vintage is my style and I have fun with all the old things I have. Your are much more crafty than I am. Have fun!

Tina said...

How cute!

Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie said...

Those ice cream cups are so cute and your little snowmen are just darling! I love your 'beautiful mess', too! Hugs xo Karen

Kukkaiselämää said...

So adorable!

Poppy said...

Hi Diane,

Love your holiday header! Your snowmen, (which I collect), are as cute as their buttons! What an amazing idea you had about the ice cream cups, which are vintage-y lovely!

Happy December, my friend!

Warm hugs,
Poppy

Debbie said...

Just adorable!!! Love me some Christmas crafts!!!!!

JoKnows said...

So sweet! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Bliss Tuesdays. :) Jo

Anonymous said...

Oh, how sweet. The ice cream cups are darling! You've got it going on.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Carla from The River said...

I love it, a great idea.
I am working on a gingerbread garland.
Merry Christmas
xx oo

SImple and Serene Living said...

Those are darling, Diane. xo Laura

Linda Kay said...

God just didn't give me that "crafty" talent..all went to my artist brother who can create masterpieces from wood. But nice job on these. I stand back and admire.

Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

Well yours are cute and fun. I was sewing binding on a quilt today ...the height of boredom, lol...

Vee said...

Those are very cute bases for your snowmen and elf. No, I am not terribly crafty; though I enjoy the result, I often do not enjoy the process.

Lynn said...

Lovin' your little knee hugger in the cup! I'm going junking with Ma this weekend and I'm really hoping to find one:@)

Inger said...

Your blog is such a HAPPY PLACE!

Jill said...

Perfect spot for the knee hugger!

I have some of those ice cream cups too, they're very multipurpose!!

September Violets said...

This is such a cute idea Diane! Your little snowmen turned out very well. I hope they don't melt in that Florida sunshine ;) Wendy x

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

These are just so adorable. Those cups were quite a find. Your desk looks clean compared to mine, lol. Thanks so much for sharing at the Vintage Inspiration Party Diane.

Celestina Marie said...

Hi Diane, oh how cute these are. What a great find on etsy. Your designs are just darling. I love these so much and what wonderful little gifts they would make. Love that little knee hugger!!
Thanks for stopping by too.
Hugs!!

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Very sweet!!! Love the old containers!!!
warmly,
deb

Julie's Lifestyle said...

Hi Diane, these little cups are so adorable and look cute. I love your decorations they are so vintage! I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. I've been so busy and I just had to stop by to say hi! I hope you enjoy the holiday season. Have a nice Wednesday.
Julie

Draffin Bears said...

Hi Diane,

Your little snowmen are the sweetest - love the one with the top hat.
I have to make a start at a few Christmas decoration gifts.
Hope you are enjoying the week and many thanks for visiting me.
hugs
Carolyn

JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes) said...

Just the cutest thing ever. I have some ideas for decorations this season but not sure I'm going to get to them - but ideas keep, so maybe next year.

Unknown said...

AWESOME header girlfriend!!
Your ice cream cups are so cute, I just love your snowmen and the little elf in the cup! Everything is just adorable.
Hugs,
Dorothy and Wilma

Buttercup said...

They're not just kind of cute, they're very cute. I like all of your holiday creations.
Thanks for stopping by. I agree. The children's clothes would be pricy, but that's the joy of window shopping. Take good care!

Suzan said...

Diane,
You have so much talented energy!!! Love all of your decorations!!

Deanies Stash said...

Diane, those cups are so cute! You did a great job using them in your decorating. You have inspired me to get out my stuff and start decorating!

Trace4J said...

Just darling Friend.
I am crafting decorating and puttering all day.
FUN!
Warm Christmas Hugs :)

EL RINCON DE CHELO said...

Que bonitos detalles para la decoración navideña, besos

Jemma@athomewithjemma said...

Are you sure you don't work for Santa Claus? I think your blog, your craft room and your happy elves and snowpeople are all part of the North Pole! Love it all, Diane!
Have a jolly day and week!
Lots of Hugs,
Jemma

Cheryl said...

Those little cups are darling, Dianne! I must remember to show my daughter who loves all things vintage!

(Thanks for your visit and sweet comment at Thinking About Home!)

Maggie Ann said...

You are so gifted....to have so much creativity and fun. Love seeing what you have made and where you go on your trips. The 'net' is wonderful for bringing so many of us..homemakers together to befriend and inspire one another. Thank you Diane, hope your day is sunny and blessed!

Sherry @ Thrift My House said...

Oh my! I so enjoyed looking at all of your pretty vintage Christmas decor. You really have an eye for putting things together. LOVE it all!!!

Sam I Am...... said...

If that isn't the cutest idea! You just amaze me with your creativity! They are all so cute in the ice cream cups! Great decorating too! Hugs....Sam

Terra said...

Your snowmen decorations turned out real cute.

Linda H said...

Mess? What mess? I don't see any mess!? My work space is always a mess... I'm oblivious now... haha Love your snowmen and that little pixie is the elf on the shelf guy, is he not? Sure looks like the elf I remember from my childhood...

Deborah Montgomery said...

You always seem to be having so much fun Diane. I always get a smile when I come and visit. Your little snowmen are adorable!

The Polka Dot Closet said...

What a great vision you had for your ice cream cups. And the snowmen to fill them are adorable...

Carol

Maureen Wyatt said...

Sweet, sweet, sweet cups and what a great way to show them off!

Anonymous said...

What a find in the vintage cups! Love your snowmen!

kathyinozarks said...

these are adorable I have been looking for a new home for some very old ornaments-they were my grandmothers and are plasic snowmen and santa clause-if I can locate them easy I will send you a photo if interested-hugs

Deb said...

What a cute idea Diane, love them!

Sherry@Back2Vintage said...

I'm neither crafting or decorating but I MUST get started!!! Your ice cream cup creations are adorable. Thanks for the inspiration!

Erica of Golden Egg Vintage said...

Oh my gosh! Couldn't be cuter! You did such a good job. I know I have one of those ice cream cups in my craft stash. A gift from a fellow blogger. I might have to do something similar!
Happy Holidays!
Erica :)

Red Rose Alley said...

That little elf one is too cute. I'm so glad to know someone who loves elves as much as I do. I just bought one yesterday, and it was half price, couldn't resist. All the red in your home at Christmas is delightful. It looks very nice, Diane.

~Sheri

Laura said...

super duper cute idea to use the new old stock for a craft! I love it!!