Showing posts with label Now and Always. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Now and Always. Show all posts

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Adding a Little Dimension Tutorial

Hey Hip Hoppers!!
Maria today...and I get to bring you this weeks tutorial.
Of course I had to use one of the NEW releases!!

Have you ordered yours yet???

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The NEW set Now & Always has these giant flowers that are perfect for layering and adding dimension. I'm gonna show you just how easy it is to make these flowers and some different ways you can use them!What you need:
Now & Always {ippity} stamp set
NEW October Afternoon Paper Pack
Hybrid Ink in Black
Foam Tape
Scissors
Buttons
1. Stamp the flower three times on designer paper. You could also color them with markers or colored pencils or stamp them on colored cardstock and dry emboss them, just make sure you stamp it once for each layer. The possibilities are endless!!2. Cut out the three different layers of flowers. I prefer to cut the largest layer outside of the stamped line, leaving a litle edge around the flower. I think it is easier than trying to stay on the line like I did for the smaller two.3. Add foam adhesive to the back of the two smaller flowers as shown. For cards and scrapbook layouts I don't use as much foam tape but for other projects I use more because I like to make sure that they are sturdy.
4. Adhere flower layers together for a completed flower. The petals do vary a little so I like to match them up before I take the adhesive backing off.
I'm planning to use this flower on chipboard letter for my daughters room. I picked them up at Hobby Lobby for just over a dollar a piece. I'm going to cover the letters with designer paper and embellish them for her walls. Here is a basic idea with the raw chipboard.
I also used these flowers on my Monday H{ippity} Hop cardand on this frame for my house!I've had this old frame sitting around just waiting to be used and once I saw these October Afternoon papers I knew I needed to alter it. My hubby made this frame for me with wood from our old fence. Poor him...I made him move all this wood with us to our new house. Good thing I did...I need more frames:) You could use any frame to make your own. If you can't find one that fits you style a little paint could transform one.

Here are a few detail shots:



Make sure you leave a comment below to win the {ippity} stamp set
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The winner will be posted tomorrow!
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Monday, May 17, 2010

H{ippity} Hop

Monday, Monday (ba-da ba-da-da-da)
So good to me (ba-da ba-da-da-da)
I've been singing that Mama's and Papa's song while I typed this post so I decided to get it stuck in your head too!!
You are welcome ;)

It's Maria today and I'm giving you a
SUPER FUN, SUPER EASY
challenge this week so I want to see LOTS of participation!!!
I know a lot of you have the NEW {ippity} releases in your hands so get them inky and have some FUN!!
For this weeks challenge all you have to do is make a project inspired by this photo. Maybe you like the layout or the colors or maybe one particular image really gets your mojo flowing.
This week's prize is:
a package of the NEW October Afternoon paper pack from the NEW release

It's EASY to play along:
1. Simply create an {ippity} project inspired by the photo.
2. THEN upload it to your SCS gallery by midnight on Sundaywith keyword: IHHC24
3. I will randomly choose a winner next Monday and post it in a thread in the {ippity} forum

Here is a Sn{ippity} of my project inspired by the photo!

Be sure to check out the FABULOUS design team members projects:
Maria Gurnsey
Eva Dobilas
Karen Maldonado
Kelly Landers
Lisa Arana
Lisa Henke
Stephanie Muzzulin (Guest Designer)

Now make sure you visit all these blogs for an {ippity} peeps show....wait that didn't sound very good did it....well you know what I mean ;)
Make sure and leave these ladies some love!!!
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~ Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion: The potential for greatness lives within each of us. ~

Sunday, May 9, 2010

{ippity} Sneak Peeks - Day One

Happy Mother's Day
to all you beautiful Moms!!
I hope each and everyone of you enjoys your day!!

It's Maria here and I'm the luckiest women in the world today! Not only do I get to spend Mother's day with my three AMAZING children (and my own Mom) BUT I also get to bring you the peeks of two of the NEW {ippity} releases!!!

All the {ippity} chicks have been raving about how FABULOUS this release is!! They got to see the WHOLE kit a few weeks ago and most of them have already started receiving their orders. All the NEW kits will be available for sale on Thursday, May 13th through an {ippity} chick.
If you need to find a chick to purchase from please
to find one.

On Thursay, May 13th we are going to be PARTYING in the {ippity} forums!
There will be
CHALLENGES
GAMES
CHIT CHAT
and
PRIZES
You won't want to miss out...so be there or be square :)

So how about we start the peeks!!!!!

Now & Always


The Simple Things
GUESS WHAT?!?!
We are giving away one of each of the sets featured today!
All you have to do is leave a comment on the design team members blogs and we will draw a winner....from which two blogs you ask????? Well we won't tell so make sure you visit all of us :)
WINNERS will be posted on Thursday!

All the design team members have made some samples using the sets that are being peeked today. Click on the button below to start at Eryn's blog and then hop on over to everyone elses blog...make sure you leave a little love telling us just how much you LOVE these NEW sets :)
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