That's How Thursday-A Crafty Gift

Hello everyone! Happy Thursday! Hip Hop! Hip Hop!

Ok, so today is my LAST post as an Ippity Design Team Member! I will be playing along for the next few weeks til the new release, but this is my LAST official duty! (Haha...I said duty! LOL)

This isn't just a team, it is a close-knit family that I've grown very fond of...So after 3 months, it is going to really hurt to not be a part of this family anymore. Even though I still will be with them in the art that I draw, it still isn't the same. Not at all...So I am definitely going to miss each and every one of these gals so very much! They are my inspiration to keep my art going and seeing what they create with them!!!

ANYWAYS..Enough mushy mush!

So as my last post, I will be bringing you a fun tutorial recycling baby food jars!

{You don't have to have a baby to purchase 56 cent baby food jars, just purchase and clean out and create!

Just a littel FYI for this project}

Step by Step Instructions:

1. Make Box (8x3" with 1.5" sides, 2" with fencing)
2. Assemble box.
3. Make dividers for the inside of the box
4. Jars fit in the box

5. 6-11x.5" strips, the cut in 2" slices
6. Cut tops of white strips to a point for the fencing
7. Glue ribbon around box as part of the fence.
9. Use mini glue dots on each fence post and glue to box over
10. Decorate as you see fit.
(Flowers are handmade)
11. Decorate jars as well.
12. Add goodies to the jar and give to someone special!

ALSO, LEAVE A COMMENT ON THIS BLOG FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN

STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART

{to see who's won, be sure to stop by tomorrow, never know, it could be you!!!}

Ok, so that is my tutorial and a chance at a free stamp set, so now you gotta scoot cause you need to go see all the wonderful creations created for you by the dt's as part of Hip Hop Thursday!!!

So Scoot! Get out of here! Go now! Shoo! Get your booty on over to the Unity Blog for the beginning of the hop! I double dog dare you!

After you are done hippity hopping, stop on over to the Unity Forum on SCS for lots of chatter, prizes, anniversary fun, etc! Just a fantabulous time! I know I won't want to miss out on that action!!!

To the world, you are just one person, but to one person, you are the world.

Hugs all!

Heather R.

Flatterday Saturday

Welcome to another FABULOUS edition of

Flatterday Saturday!!

Michelle Ogdahl posted a list with some of the TOP {ippity} chicks in recruiting and sales the other day {CLICK HERE to see the post} and we thought it would be FUN to feature one of our TOP SALES CHICKS!!

How about a big CONGRATS to {Andrea Cloutier} for her OUTSTANDING sales!!

Tell us a little about yourself. {Family, location, background, job, kids, etc.}
I’m originally from the Northeastern US, growing up in Maine on a farm (yes, I know how to milk a cow!) then moving to Western Massachusetts for high school and college. I took a trip to Key West over one spring break and totally loved it! So, the second day after graduating from college, I packed my car and drove to South Florida with my 2 cats! I waitressed until I found a job 3 months later using what I had gone to college for - Mechanical Engineering. Here I am, living in the Sunshine State 20 years later with the love of my life Phil, 2 cats and the warmth! My day job is still engineering which keeps my finger on technology and I craft whenever I can.
How did you first get involved in stamping?

It was around 1997 and I attended a Stampin’ Up! Party/class. I was hooked!
What is your stamping style?

Ohhhh, that’s a tough one. I go simple at times, but I love to layer and embellish. I love to heat emboss – not sure if that would be considered a style!
Tell us about your creative process.
I frequently use sketches as a starting point. From there, who knows where it goes!
What is your favorite {ippity} stamp set and why?

I love Fishy Philosophy! What’s funny is that I haven’t even used it yet! I love the design of every image in the set and it “goes” with where I live by the ocean.
How often do you stamp?

As much as I can. It usually works out to at least 4 days a week for at least a little time.
How long does it take you to make a project you are happy with? It varies. Sometimes I see it in my head and it comes out even better in a short time! Other times I need to let it sit overnight before I finish it off to where I’m happy with it.

Check out this HAPPY project Andrea made using {Unity Stamps}

What does your craft room look like? {messy, clean, etc.}

I’m so proud of myself! I usually clean up after every project, but I just got some new storage containers that really helped tidy up my whole area.
What is your biggest paper crafting challenge?

Taking pictures of my projects so that they look fab!
What is the name of your Ippity Sales Blog?

http://andreasstamps.com/
What made you decide to start selling Ippity?

The little voice in my head that said I would be sorry if I didn’t!
Tell us about your experience selling Ippity!

I’ve had a great time spreading the word about it and showing the versatility of the sets. My enthusiasm for the product really comes across which helps potential customers try at least one set. They’re hooked after that!
What song best describes you?

There’s not just one :)
If you were stranded on a desert island what are the three things you would bring?

The book “Surviving on a desert island for Dummies”, solar-powered Sirius/XM radio with killer antenna and my boyfriend.
What is your favorite quote? “For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.” -- Audrey Hepburn
What would I find in your refrigerator right now?

Bottles of water, Atkins shakes and cheese!
If you could be a superhero, what would you want your superpowers to be? I was a huge fan of Wonder Woman, so…that golden lasso of truth would be my pick (along with those killer boots!).
What would your dream vacation be?

I love the tropics, Tahiti maybe?

How about another project?? Andrea made this card using {Simply Home} and {Straight from the Heart}

THANKS Andrea!!

Texture Tutorial

Hi everyone. It's Maria today for That's How Thursday :)

One of my favorite things to add to any project is texture. I love dry embossing, ribbon, tone on tone stamping, and stitching. It's a great way to add interest to any creation. Today's card is LOADED with texture! I'm already getting sucked in by Valentines cards and {ippity} has a lot of great stamps for the upcoming holiday. Here is everything you will need to make this card for your special someone.

What you will need:

{ippity} stamps - Because of You and Straight From the Heart

Cardstock {Kraft, Red and Cream}

Burlap

Red Felt

Embroidery Floss {Red and Cream}

Needle

Ink {I used Burnt Umber by Palette from Unity}

Red Gingham Ribbon
Cream Button

Paper Piercer and Mat

Scissors
Foam Tape and Double Sided Tape

1. My card is a standard A2 size (4 1/4 x 5 1/2). I started with a red cardstock mat (4 x 5 1/4). Cut a piece of burlap roughly the same size as the red mat. You will cut it to fit later.

2. Stamp the love background stamp from Because of You on a piece of Kraft cardstock (3 1/2 x 4 1/4). Ink the edges and adhere to the burlap (I used double sided tape)
3.Holding the kraft mat in place, pull the edges of the burlap to fray the edges.
4. Once all the edges are frayed they will be uneven, use your scissors to trim
5. Adhere the burlap to the red cardstock mat and pierce holes around the edges for stitching. I freehand pierced the holes however you could use a template if you wanted the stitching exact.

6. Back stitch a border along the edge.

7. Cut a heart out of the felt (again I freehand cut a heart but you could use a paper or chipboard template.) Adhere it to the bottom right hand corner as shown.

8. Hand stitch around the heart edges using cream embroidery floss.

9. Distress the edges of the red cardstock using a paper distresser or the edge of your scissors.

10. Stamp the sentiment on cream cardstock, cut out and adhere as shown.

11. Wrap a red ribbon around the top at an angle and add a bow and a button.

12. Attach card front to a kraft cardstock base using foam tape.

I can't wait to see all of your creations :) Make sure you come back by tomorrow for the first post of the new year brought to you by Eva!

Have a HAPPY and SAFE new years eve!!

Maria's Sunday Faves

I just love Sunday's! Around my house Sundays are full of lots of good food (mexican food this week), football and just hanging out with the family. I love curling up on a cold day to cheer on my favorite football team...I'm a Broncos's fan myself. But I'm sure you didn't come here to talk sports. ;)

This week it's my turn to pick the Sunday faves and I'm super excited to show you what I found! I had a fabulous time browing the SCS gallery in search of some {ippity}. Just look at that ribbon!! This card by {Savannah} immediately caught my eye. I love the simple layout, the gorgeous paper and of course the sentiment from Just Wanted To Say.{Heather Rolin's} Christmas card is too cute! I love the scalloped edge and the way the dp strip down the middle is scalloped too. The embellishments on the snowman from Kissmas & Mistletoe are the perfect finishing touch. I love this clean and simple design from {Stepanie Zito} using Kissmas & Mistletoe. I love the accents on the mistletoe...and the zig zag stitching.
Isn't this card by {Katie Skiff} fabulous! She colored the tree from Straight from the Heart to match the My Minds Eye papers she used. I absolutely adore the pierced heart peeking out from behind the sentiment.

What's not to love about this little mitten from {Carolina Buchting}. I'm always in need of a cute gift card holder and this one using Kissmas and Mistletoe is just too adorable. Make sure you swing by her blog, she was generous enough to provide a pdf template :)

I don't make shaped cards near enough, but this one from {Michelle Woerner} makes me want to give it a try. I love the silver embellishments and the way she embossed the tree from Kissmas and Mistletoe. The crisp white and the soft color palette are the perfect compliment.

I love the way {Cindy Coutts} gave the adorable tree from Simply Home center stage. I also love how she stamped the sentiment in the different panels.

I wish I could keep going because the SCS gallery was filled with some amazing projects this week. You can see them all {HERE}. Remember, if you would like the chance to see your {ippity} creations featured on next Sunday just upload them to the SCS gallery.

Make sure you come back tomorrow, we are doing our first H{ippity} Hop and it should be LOTS of FUN!! If you would like to participate there is still time to sign up on {THIS} thread.