Layers.....I LOVE them!

Phew! it's been one of those weeks...just busy, busy and fortunately all good things happening. So, I wasn't as organized as I wanted to be for today's post and now it's late....but I know you'll all forgive me! I'm here now and that's what counts. ☺

Keepin' it simple today and going back to some basics. It's nice to do that every once in awhile. While I love all my gadgets and gizmos and tools and toys, it's nice to just play with stamps and paper. I love layers! I love to dress in layers and I love layers of flavor in my cooking, and I love layers in my crafting. So today I've got a quicky photo tutorial (here's where I wish I had a fancy video cameras and editing program).
Today I'm layering my stamps. One of the many things I LOOOOOVE about {ippity} stamps is that so many of the sets work so well together. Mixing and Matching images is easy and fun and can give you BIG BANG for you BUCK!

It takes just a little planning....you need a few different colors of ink-light to darker, and a bit of a variety of images-some line, some bold, and some backgrounds work best for me.
Today I'm using:
Dots for Sure
Music of my Heart
House a Home
Life's Little Moments
A Moment in Time

1.I start with one of bolder backgrounds in the lightest color. Here it was Dots for Sure in Pink Pirouette (the same color card stock I'm using. This creates a subtle tone on tone effect.)

2. The I go in with the music background in a little darker color. Here it was Crumb Cake (kraft ink) and stamp right over top of the dots. Don't be afraid, just go for it.

3. Next comes the hearts and with a darker color yet. Here I decided to add in a bit of shimmer and glimmer with some new Tattered Angles Glimmer Paint. This stuff is pretty cool and I love that the brush is part of the lid. One less thing for me to clean up. Be sure to wash your stamp right after you use it, though.

Here's the finished layered stamped piece. Isn't it sweet!

 

4. Next I decided to layer up my sentiment on some canvas. It's fun to layer textures on your cards too. You'll see I also layered my ribbons, giving more depth and interest to the card.

I finished it off with a handmade heart charm. I love this heart from Life's Little Moments, and it's easy to make it into charm by punching out the center heart with a small heart punch.

Here's the finished card.

I added a touch more glimmer around the edges of the card and softened the edges more with some cream ink and rounded corners.
So pull out some of your favorite {ippity} stamps and layer them up to give you a whole new feel for them.

our HUGE HUGE PRIZE package....

HELLO crafty friends!  are you having a GREAT WEEK?? 

we are BUSY BUSY little bee's working inside the walls of Unity/Ippity trying to CATCH UP after our BIG Craft & Hobby Show that was in LA!  it was so AWESOME to see so many of our crafty friends...it's always such a nice REUNION!

 i am actually here today to REVEAL
our February CHALLENGE PRIZE PACKAGE!

are you READY?!?!
here it is pictured below....

HERE are the DEETS on how to participate....

we would LOVE if you joined us!! :)

we are calling it the

h{ippity} hop final TWIST challenge:

It's a 4 week challenge with LOTS of FUN ways to participate 

{AND you ONLY need to participate when you WANT too...

it isn't a requirement to participate in every single challenge!}. 

Each week we will introduce a new layer to the challenge.

There will be a

week 1 -- SKETCH

week 2 -- COLOR CHALLENGE

week 3 --INSPIRATION CHALLENGE

and

week 4 -- A FINAL TWIST

always in this order...always FUN!

each week join us for that CURRENT week's challenge 

OR use one of the past week's challenge...

WHATEVER you feel most INSPIRED by! 

then once the month is over - we will choose ONE WINNER

to win the HUGE prize of CRAFTY goodness shown above. 

HOORAY!

FUN, huh!! 

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need some inspiration?

check out what has been submitted already by visiting us in  Splitcoast Stampers HERE!

click HERE to see this week's COLOR COMBO and last week's challenge! 

have a FABULOUS Wednesday my friends!!

{ippity} Blossoms - Kelly Spivey

Time to showcase another one of our FABULOUS {ippity} chicks!!

Let me introduce to you:

Kelly Spivey

My blog is: http://www.southpawpaperarts.com/

My sales page is listed to the right hand side on my blog under Ippity For Sale.

My sales are: All the month of February I am offering free shipping and a card/paper kit with each in-stock stamp set. (I will have my in-stock stamp sets listed by Tuesday)

Upcoming events:I will be at Lutheran High School in Springfield, IL on February 26, 2011 from 9-3.

Tips or advertising ideas: Have a book with the full sized stamp images shown. People want to see things in actual size. Also, have all different kinds of projects on display. We have such great stamps for scrapbooking, people need to see the versatility of ippity!

Class ideas: Do a "year of cards" class. I am planning one for March that I think will be a big hit. People come and make 20 cards, all different varieties, to get them thru the year. Have birthday (men, women, kids, general), thank you, thinking of you, baby, anniversary, etc. Leave 1 table for the "sentiments table" and put out inside sentiments so that people can dress up the insides of their cards if they want. Follow it up with a "holiday cards class" and have them make cards for different holidays such as Easter, 4th of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, etc. Have a date set and it planned so you can share the info with them and give them a small discount if they sign up and pay the day of the "year of cards" class that they are at.

Great tips Kelly!!

NOW take a look at this AMAZING project!! This came just in time because I need a super cute Valentine idea for my hubby. Can't wait to make one of my own :)

{ippity} stamp set used: Here and NowMake sure you stop by Kelly's blog and check out here specials and let here know just how much you LOVE this project :)
Stop back by on Saturday to get to know this ROCKIN {ippity} chick better!

It's Monday with a Color Combo and a WINNER!!!!

Gooooood Morning {ippity} peeps!!! So glad you are here today.  It's Lisa H. here and I've got a lot of excitement for you today! I hope you all had a super fabby weekend and those who were burried in snow last week have found your way out and stayed safe (and warm!).

We are heating things up here today.  I know you are all eagerly awaiting the announcement of the IHHCT1 Winner!!! There were sooooooo many wonderful entries and with CHA right during the final week, this BIG ANNOUNCEMENT was put on hold. Thank-you for your patience. It is WELL worth the wait, I promise.

Sooooo without further delay.....I'm excited to say that one lucky winner will be getting over a $75 prize package:

16 sheets of scrapbooking paper

3 itty bitty by unity stamps

2 unity kits

2 kraft cards/envelopes

helmar glue

WOW!, Right?!!! Angela and the Unity/{ippity} crew are always soooooo generous.

AND the lucky winner is...........................................PAM, (wearestampers)! 

Here is her gallery with all her wonderful creations from the challenges. 

Be sure to stop by and leave her some love.  Congrats,Pam. Please contact Eryn, eryn@unitystampco.com , with all your info.

Now, moving onto our {ippity} Hop!

 This week is the color combo challenge.  We want you to get stampy with Red, Black, White and Aqua!  Be sure to use keywords: IHHTC2 and ippity when uploading to SCS.

Click the button to get started with the design team's creations.

And NOW for more {ippity} Inspiration from our wonderful {ippity} Chicks! Love these girls and what they do every week. You can join too, just sign up in the {ippity} forum! Just look for the thread.

http://thejoysofcreating.blogspot.com/

http://www.millers-ink.net/

http://ippitystamps.com/

http://scraprona.blogspot.com/

http://www.jenniekader.blogspot.com/

http://paperandjoy.blogspot.com/

http://jenmitten.blogspot.com/
http://www.mycraftycreationspatricia.blogspot.com/
http://schnauzscraps.blogspot.com/
http://taylormadebyjenmarie.blogspot.com/
http://lonepinedesigns.blogspot.com/
http://littlethingmemoryartist.blogspot.com/
http://www.robinsonsnest.blogspot.com/
http://maryscreativejourney.blogspot.com/
http://stampingwithpassion.blogspot.com/
http://www.cravencreations.com/
http://scrapsfrommytable.blogspot.com/
http://www.kraftychef.blogspot.com/
http://jenscupofcreations.blogspot.com/

Have a super fabby day! Happy Stamping!



Flatterday Saturday With BANU!!!!

Happy Saturday It's Stephanie here I hope everyone is having a good start to the weekend!!!

Today I am back here sharing some fun projects and flattering the amazing Banu!!!

Creative Blog: http://stampingwithpassion.blogspot.com/
Ippity Sales Blog - http://stampingwithpassion.blogspot.com/p/ippity-stamps-for-sale.html


I love this sweet card those houses are one of my favorite Ippity stamps and Banu used it beautifully here!!!


Gorgeous love the blue and red together!!!!


One last amazing creation from Banu love the torn DP and her use of stamps on this beautiful creation!!!

Thanks so much Banu for sharing these great projects with us!!!
Now should we get to know Banu a little more on a personal level???



Tell us a little about yourself!!!

. { Family, location, background, job, kids, etc.}

I am an IT Project manager by profession, but artist and papercrafter by heart. I am originally from India, but have settled in US from a long time.I am married to a wonderful man for 11 years now. I live in the Lone Starstate of Texas, love the weather, people and place it self. I love animals,although we do not have a pet right now, maybe some time later.



How Did You First Get Involved In Stamping?

I got involved in stamping because of a friend who was Creative Memories Demonstrator. I attended one of her demo’ s just for fun and Igot totally hooked on to the stamping from then.


What Is Your Stamping Style?

I am still trying to figure it out, It seems to keep changing. If I had to pick one, I would say Clean and Simple – that is the one I am leaning towards now a days.


Tell Us About Your Creative Process

My creative process is mostly kick started due to a sketch or color or sometimes even a stamp set. I get inspired by seeing other cards out there.There are times when Nature has been my inspiration. I normally try to write down my ideas when get them and that way when I get time to craft,I am on the go.

What Is Your Favorite Ippity Stamp Set and Why??

Because of You Now and Always. Somehow these images and font and sentiments in these stamp sets speak out to me and I end up using them more often than the other stamps


How Often Do You Stamp?

I try to stamp daily, but the daily life gets in the way and then I have to be content with weekends.


How Long Does It Take You To make A Project You Are Happy With?

It depends, the quickest I have made a card lately has been 15 minutes and the longest has been days!! . I am trying to concentrate on quality rather than quantity, that is making me take more time with my projects,which is a good thing

What Does You Craft Room look Like (Clean ,messy)?

Messy for sure. I try to put away things after working on projects or in between projects, but it ends up being messy again.


What Is Your Biggest Crafting Challenge and Why???

I would pick a few – first one is embossing – I know it is simple, but somehow I can never seem to get it done well, I always feel like it is not good enough and the 2nd one is modge podge…I have major issues with using it!!! Maybe another try will help it.



What Is The name Of Your Ippity sales Blog??

http://stampingwithpassion.blogspot.com/p/ippity-stamps-for-sale.html

What Made You Decide To Start Selling Ippity?

I came to know about Ippity from JenMarie’ s blog and really loved her samples and she had put a note about how we could be ippity chicks.But the major selling point was the stamp images themselves. They were totally cool and I knew I would love using them. After I got my firstorder of Ippity stamps, I was totally sold by the quality as well. That is what makes it fun to sell them, cuz I love them so much.

Tell Us You Experience In Selling Ippity Stamps

It has been a fun experience so far, all but not an easy one. Many have cutdown their stamping budget etc, so I have to think creatively and out of the box to get the sales. But some things that have kept me going are – the awesome quality and cool images of ippity – they are very unique, great customer service and the last but not least – BIGGEST support group. I mean the ippity chicks are just amazing and it is very easy to get inspired and motivated from them.





Just For Fun Questions




What Song Best Describes You??

It is hard for me to pick a song that describes me. I would say “ Que SeraSera”



If You Were Stranded On an Island What Three Things Would You Bring?

My Kindle with its charger, Bug Spray and my pillow

What Is Your Favorite Quote?

Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one afteranother. ~Walter Elliott, The Spiritual Life


What Would I Find In Your Frige?

Eggs, Cheese, Vegetables (Broccoli, squash, eggplant), protein drinks andAlmond Milk

If You Could Be A Superhero What Would You Want Your Powers To Be?

To be able to function without sleep – so I can get more done in a day. Iwrote a blog post once about how I spend 1/3 of my day sleeping….:)o


If Someone Were to Write A Biography About You What Would The Title Be?

“It was by Design”

What Would Your Dream Vacation Be?

Paris






Wow It was So Nice To get The pleasure Of getting to know Banu a little better!!!





Also Banu sponsoring the CPS Sketch (http://cardpositioningsystems.blogspot.com/) for the Week of Feb 6th how great is that!!!




Thanks So much Banu!!!




Have A Great weekend everyone!!!

That's How Thursday's.. Making Ippity Brads.

Good Morning Everyone

Angie here taking over That's How Thursday.

I am going to tell you 2 different ways of making brads with your ippity stamp.

the first way it to get out those itops if you have one and use them again.

I just got mine in the mail a month ago and for the first time I am using it. I love it!

the second way is a video from the Sweet Beate, easy instructions.

Here is a photo of the brads I made for my H{ippity} Hop card this week for the

IHHTC2 challenge.

LOVE

first gather your tools, scrap paper, copics, stamp of choice. I used on of the stamps from the How You Doin'

stamp your image out

colour it all in


now taking the templated draw the shape out.


you are going to cut it out and place it on your brad head

insert the imaged template and brad on the round part of the itop.. the top with the plastic piece on top.

all the sides need to be folded in.

insert your bottom part of the brad in the hole of the other side and push together.

Once pushed together it all comes together. LOVE that.

now take your brad out.

here it is, you can leave it this way and just use on any project.

Or you can use some glossy accents on the top

the itop comes in lots of sizes. I also did the little ippity butterfly on a smaller one.

How if you have unglossy brads you can add an image on top of the brad and colour it in.

now here is a video that Beate did using some wooden bowls from Michaels.

Sorry I couldn't upload the video.. so here is the link below.

Faux Brads

have a great creative day!!

Ippity Blossoms

Hey everyone Happy Tuesday!!!! I am always excited to do these Ippity Blossom Posts it's a great way to Have our fabulous Ippity Chicks shine and to get to know them a little better!!!

Today I get the pleasure of sharing a little about

Banu Honnavara

Make sure to check out Banu's Creative blog and Ipiity Sales blog:

Creative Blog: http://stampingwithpassion.blogspot.com/

Ippity Sales Blog - http://stampingwithpassion.blogspot.com/p/ippity-stamps-for-sale.html

I love this sweet card and I really love the mix of stamps Banu used it's such a fun and cheerful card!!!!

Current Specials Or Sales

Free Shipping on all orders starting from Feb 1st for the whole month of February

5 dollars off – on all sales over 50$ (along with Free shipping ofcourse)

Your upcoming events or craft shows

Not a craft fair, but a class for Kids.


Tips or advertisng ideas you have learned along the way

1. People tend to buy stamps if they are impressed by the projects.That is what makes them feel WOW and wanting to own that stamp.

2. Classes are good ways to make sales – because as people createprojects in the classes, they would see how awesome ippity stamps areand they would want some for their own.

Free Shipping mostly is a good one too, because that makes the buyer feel good about getting a deal.

Sponsoring Sketches and other challenge blogs will get you some wider exposure as well.

Make a small thank you card using a stamp set other than what you sold and include it with the order, seeing the card physically will add that stamp list in the buyer’ s future purchase.

Send special existing customers only sales to people who bought from you earlier.

Class ideas

Unique Folds / 3D / altered projects are good class sellers as people want to do these for Christmas Gifts etc.

Banu has alot of great deals and tips on selling those Ippity stamps make sure to check out her blogs!!!

Thank You Banu for sharing!!!

Make sure to come back Saturday to get to know Banu on a personal level and to see more of her fabulous creations!!!