Hip Hop candy WINNER!!!

Thank you for all your sweet comments and we have a winner of 

Just Wanted to Say stamp set

CONGRATULATIONS  Lillianchild!!!

lillianchild said...

I love new ideas for making little gifties - this container is too cute and you make it look so easy!

MAY 6, 2010 8:31 AM

PLEASE E-MAIL ERYN TO CLAIM YOUR PRIZE AT

ERYN@UNITYSTAMPCO.COM

That's How Thursday and Hip Hop day!

Hi Hip Hoppers!!!

BIG NEWS on the {Ippity} homefront!!!

The brand spankin' new

Ippity SPRING 2010 NEW RELEASE
is coming soon!!!!
It is sooooooooo close...

MAY 9th - sneak peeks start right HERE on the Ippity and DT members blogs

Then, get ready to PaRtY!!!!!

MAY 13th - you can see and purchase all the new sets from all the Ippity chicks PLUS
the BIG release party here and on the SCS forum

Challenges

Chit Chat

Games

Prizes

and TONS of FUN!

*Whew*

I'm so excited I'm out of breath!

So, before I send you along on your Hip Hop trail...
I have a little tutorial for you to follow up on my project from Monday's H{ippity} Hop.


Have you seen these cute sour cream containers on the Splitcoast forums? A perfect little party favor for an Ippity party or any good old time!!! They can hold candy, a hostess stamp set or anything your heart desires. I just love them and today I'm showing you how to make one with these Ippity fab products:

Just Wanted to Say
Winter 2010 paper pack

Now, I am a video girl, so today's tutorial can be viewed here or at YouTube.
Hope you enjoy!

Don't forget to leave a comment on this post for a chance to win a
Just Wanted to Say stamp set

Comments open till midnight central time for a chance to win. The winner to be announced here Friday morning.

If you didn't start at the beginning of this hop, then off you go to the Unity Blog.

You don't want to miss any of the AMAZING creations!

Don't forget... the new {Ippity} sneak peeks start here on

Sunday, May 9th!!!

Gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.
-G. K. Chesterton

{ippity} Matters- Welcome and Announcements

{ippity} Matters ~ by Michelle Ogdahl

Happy Wednesday to all of you!! 

We are just a week away from our BIG RELEASE PARTY!  Our sneak peaks of the new Spring {ippity}Collection begins on SUNDAY, May 9th and will continue each day through May 12th.  The sneak peaks will be featured here on the {ippity} blog.  Also, our amazing {ippity} Design Team will be posting projects with the new stamps!

Then, join us on May 13th, for our BIG RELEASE PARTY!!  More details will be posted soon!  All I have to say is you are going to be SO EXCITED!!

Now, let's welcome our NEW {ippity} chicks
 that have recently joined {ippity}:

Wendy Allen from Reiles Acres, ND

Carole Kerr from Crowley, TX

Marilyn Davis from Daly City, CA

Juli Bowen from Cordova, TN

********************** 

and now some {ippity} Gallery Inspirations:

                 

{click here to see larger image}

     I came across this adorable card made by Lisa Arana,

one of our NEW {ippity} Design Team ladies!  It is adorable!

and

this GORGEOUS candle that Kelly Landers made!!

LOVE IT!!

Come and HIP-HOP tomorrow with the {ippity} Design Team on Splitcoast Stampers site! 
Inspiration, Chatting and Prizes!! 

Have a GREAT week!

~Michelle

I'm SO EXCITED.....

....and I just can't hide it!!!

Can you believe the NEW {ippity} releases will go

live next Thursday?!?

I'm SO EXCITED to let the whole world see the GORGEOUS stamps that the fabulous {ippity} designers have come up with...chicks you already know what I mean...right?!?! This has to be the BEST release yet!!

Oh...it's Maria here today :)

I'm bringing you my T{ippity} Tuesday tip and it's a really basic tip but one that even I forget about from time to time.

EXCITEMENT!!!!

Obviously I haven't forgotten today :)

While {ippity} stamps are FABULOUS enough to sell themselves, sometimes someone may need an extra little push to make a purchase.

I'm sure most of you have been to homeshows from direct sales companies right?

Have you ever left feeling a little uninspired?!?

I mean you go because you love the product but sometimes the person selling it just doesn't make you feel a

connection with the products.

Okay, now how many of you have left with more stuff than you planned on because the person selling made you see that you couldn't possibly live without it!! I once bought WAY to much makeup from a lady (and stuff I NEVER even used) just because I was SO EXCITED about what she was telling me.

If you've seen the NEW release than you know what the excitement is all about...so why not share it with everyone you know!! If you are ENTHUSIASTIC about what you are selling, chances are your customers will be too!!

NOW is the perfect time to drive up the excitement with your existing customers and your soon to be customers.

Take the time to:

Email them with the release information

Send out flyers about the NEW stamps

Direct them to the {ippity} blog to see the peeks!

JUST GET THEM EXCITED!!!

H{ippity} Hop Monday

Hi everyone, it's Lisa Arana posting for today's H{ippity} Hop!!!

The new release is SOOOOO close, only a little over one week to go!!! I don't know about you, but I can't stop thinking about it. The new sets are just AWESOME!

But until then, are you ready for this week's challenge?

This week make an Ippity project and incorporate
STITCHING (either by hand or by machine)!

Here is a sneak of my project with a bit of sewing:


I will be back Thursday with a tutorial on how to make one of these.

This week's prize is...

a Just Wanted to Say stamp set

It's EASY to play along:
1. Simply create an {ippity} project incorporating some sewing
2. THEN upload it to your SCS gallery by midnight on Sunday
with keyword: IHHC22
3. I will randomly choose a winner next Monday and post it in a thread in the {ippity} forum


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


So let's get this H{ippity} Hop started!!!!

Visit everyone on the list below to see all the wonderful Ippity creations by those who signed up.
Don't forget to leave them some love!

http://alifeunrehearsed2.blogspot.com/
http://lonepinedesigns.blogspot.com/
http://taylormadebyjenmarie.blogspot.com/
http://scraprona.blogspot.com/
http://paperaddictcatherine.blogspot.com/
http://www.playingisapassion.blogspot.com/
http://ippityrunningonink.blogspot.com/
http://journeyoflifetamijo.blogspot.com/
http://stampingwithpassion.blogspot.com/
http://tracysstampingblog.blogspot.com/
http://shamrockstamper.blogspot.com/
http://www.savannahland2.blogspot.com/
http://poppitscupboard.blogspot.com/
http://jenmitten.blogspot.com/
http://emmielouwho.blogspot.com/
http://www.jenniekader.blogspot.com/
http://jenscupofcreations.blogspot.com/
http://elisabeth-workofheart.blogspot.com/
http://paperandjoy.blogspot.com/
http://stampingsoftheshug.blogspot.com/
http://endlessinkabilities.blogspot.com/
http://ladyguineveresinkyfaeries.blogspot.com/
http://ippitymisstreez.blogspot.com/
http://www.millers-ink.net/
http://ippityinspiration.blogspot.com/
http://www.handmade75.blogspot.com/
http://www.gardnersippitybasket.blogspot.com/
http://www.creativecardiology.blogspot.com/
http://jennipherlowery.typepad.com/paper-expressions/
http://maryscreativejourney.blogspot.com/

Yesterday's post went up a little late so PLEASE scroll down to see all our FAVORITE Heather Rolin cards she created while on the Ippity Design Team. She has been such a JOY to work with and she deserved a special day!!! So add one more stop to your hop and check out yesterday's post!

Do you need {ippity} stamps?

Click on the {ippity} chick locator link on the left side bar to find an {ippity} sales chick near you!!

Sunday Faves by Karen & Heather Faves!!!

It's me Karen, and I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday!  As a way to send off our sweet sweet Heather, and to thank her for her time designing with us, we thought we would recap projects that she has created that are some of our all time favorites!    

Lisa A: "The design and colors are so bright and fun... just like Heather!"

Eva: "I just love how she used amazing colors on this…LOVE this card of hers!"

Maria: "Just love this one from the {ippity} hop!"

Lisa H: "Love how Heather did the sentiments and of course the green polka dots on the kraft!"

Eryn: "I LOVE the vintagey feel Heather created in this card!!"

Kelly: "Love the scene she created using so many stamps! It's adorable!"

Karen:  "I just adore this krafty little bunny card with the burlap grass!! Genius!!"

If you would love to leave Heather a special comment, please feel to do so on this post!  You can also visit Heather's fabulous creations right here!!  I am sure would appreciate hearing from you!!  We love you chickie!!

And now, some of my ippity faves of the week!!

WOW..there were so many ones, but here are a few that I am highlighting today!!

My first fave is made Chris!  I love the vintagey feel, the design, and the darling owls that work wonderfully with the ippity stamps and adorable flower!!

My next fave is by Jenny!  Love the shape, the distressed ink look...which really showcases the "Music of my Heart" ippity stamp set!!  This sings brightly to me, and sure it does to you too!

How about Nora Anne's layout!!  Happy photos, beautiful lace, awesome color and paper combination makes for one fabulous layout!!

Our very own Kelly created this awesome layout for National Scrapbook Day!   I just keep looking at all the marvelous details, those sweet dot circles, and beautiful photos!  This is one original layout that brings a smile to me!!

Here's another one by Maria, in celebration of Unity's 2nd year birthday Celebration!!  I love the regal  label, bit of stitching, and those beautiful colors that are so cheerful and put me in a celebratory mood!

So, thanks for stopping by today!  Continue to post your {ippity} creations, because you never know when your project might be featured here on the blog as one of our faves! 

Hugs,

Karen

flattering our very own MARIA!!

GOOD DAY everyone!!

It's Eryn posting today....and I AM EXCITED!!!

WHY???

Because I get the honor of introducing you to our {ippity} DT Member
MARIA GURNSEY!!

I want to start out by saying what a WONDERFUL person Maria is. 
I am honored to work side by side with her...she is...
UBER TALENTED.
SUPER SWEET!
Outragiously ORGANIZED!
and
FABULOUSLY  FUN to work with!
{and her & I share a "little" love for NKOTB member Joe McIntyre! LOL!}

Maria is one busy chick...I can't believe she finds the time to create such outstanding work...must be those organizational skills she chats about below...

SO with out further a do...here is a BIT ABOUT MARIA!

Tell us a little about yourself...
I’m a stay at home mom of three wonderful kids (Macy 8, Mattea 4, and Miller 3) and have been married to my husband Mike for almost 8 years (yep we are all M’s)! We live in a small town in Colorado and love it here. Both of us were raised in Colorado and my family is here so it suits us well! In addition to my paper crafting hobby, I also attend school online to finish my elementary education degree. My husband has to travel quite a bit for work so I joke that I am a single parent most of the time ;) With all my obligations I’m a busy girl but I’m super organized so I can usually get it all done without too much stress.

{Maria & husband, Mike}

{Macy, Miller, & Mattea} 

How did you first get involved in stamping?

When we moved to a new town I wanted to try and connect with some local scrapbookers so I checked the internet to see if there were any local scrapbooking clubs. I found a Stampin’ Up demo’s blog and knew I wanted to be a crafty blogger. I placed my very first stamp order and the rest is history.

What is your stamping style?
I’m not sure. I’m drawn to vintage and shabby (my house is proof)!! I love all things old, worn and comfy. I think I’m influenced by these styles but I also love a bit of bright colors and bold styles. I guess you could say my style is eclectic. I try to just use what I love and then my creations always reflect me.

Tell us about your creative process...
My best designs come to me in my sleep or the moment’s right before I fall asleep! I’m constantly jumping out of bed to sketch out an idea…too bad I don’t have more time to nap ;) I have more success with a card when it’s been thought out ahead of time. I very rarely go into my craft room without an idea. When I do craft from a blank slate, decorative paper is usually my jump of point.

What is your favorite {ippity} stamp set and why?
That’s so hard. I’m torn between the scrapbooking kits (Love in Return and Life’s Little Moment’s) and Music of my Heart. I really love scrappy stamps on cards or layouts and all three of these sets work great for both. Plus I love the large size of the stamps in these kits!

How often do you stamp?
I used to stamp daily but now that I’m back in school it’s more like every other day.

How long does it take you to make a project you are happy with?
If I have the idea in my head before I start I can usually make a card in about 20 minutes. If the idea is working quite like I thought it would I can take up to an hour. Scrapbook layouts usually take longer.

What does your craft room look like?
Clean and organized!!! I’ve always said, if I’m not stamping I want to be organizing my stamps and supplies. I love having a place for everything and I have a severe crush on binders and sheet protectors….slightly nerdy I know but I LOVE to be organized!

What is your biggest paper crafting challenge?
Time and new techniques. With three kids, school and stamping I have to budget my time which is very limited. I’m also not a “try new things” kind of person…sometimes I feel “stuck” in the same thing and need something to jolt my creativity. I don’t work well under pressure which is why I work ahead on both my schooling and stamping obligations. If I’m not ahead…I’m behind!!

What is the name of your Ippity Sales Blog?

http://salesbym.blogspot.com/

What made you decide to start selling Ippity?
I feel head over heels for Unity stamps once I got my first KOTM. My style just clicked once I found their stamps and I really, REALLY wanted to be a part of the fantastic company. The day {ippity} was revealed I signed on as a chick. I couldn’t wait to share my enthusiasm for these stamps!

Tell us about your experience selling Ippity...
I’ve been pretty successful selling {ippity} through my blog. I think if you can show someone a fabulous design using the stamps they sell themselves. I also try to talk about “stamps” with anyone who will listen...hehe. I actually sold four sets to our tax preparer once she saw my business info. My poor husband had to sit through an extra 45 minutes of “stamp talk” but he forgave me once I made a sale ;)

What song best describes you?
I don’t think I could pick just one. Everyone always teases me that I’m a walking jukebox…I LOVE music!! People call me all the time singing a melody or they text me lyrics to find out what the song is. If I don’t know I have to find out…then it always sticks with me. Plus, it depends on my mood…somedays I’m a little rock n roll other days I just want to feel sentimental…I love that music has a way of evoking emotion.

If you were stranded on a desert island what are the three things you would bring?
My family…my WHOLE family, my iPod, and suntan lotion.

What is your favorite quote?
My all time favorite quote is from the Nicholas Sparks book The Notebook:

“I’m a common man, with common thoughts, and I’ve led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me, and my name will soon be forgotten, but I have loved another with all my heart and soul and for me this has always been enough.”

What would I find in your refrigerator right now?
Three bottles of Hazelnut coffee creamer, milk, lots of cheese and sandwich stuff.

If you could be a superhero, what would you want your superpowers to be?
She’s not a superhero but I would want that cool nose twitch thing that Samantha on Bewitched had. I would love to be able to twitch my nose and have my house clean!

What would your dream vacation be?
A tropical island getaway! I think those hut things in some place like Fiji look amazing.

Yes, we will be EXTENDING the sale and the option to purchase the newly released kits through mid next week. Please be patient with inquires...we will be responding to everyone's questions & concerns as soon as we are able to. From everyone at Unity...HUGE apologies for the inconvenience!!

It was so enjoyable to get to know more about Maria...now I just can't WAIT to meet her IN REAL LIFE!!

One last FABULOUS {ippity} creation by her....

HEY...before you go...

did you know that TODAY is National Scrapbooking Day?!?!?

Maria is the talented one behind the creation of our SCRAPBOOKING SKETCHES in honor of today's celebration:

how FUN are these!?!?

Please join us in creating a layout using

ONE or TWO of the sketches above for your chance to

WIN the NEWEST {ippity} Scrapbooking Kit!

{it's releasing on May 13th!}

CLICK HERE for more details and to participate.

NOW just in case you are STARTING here for the day...

Please check out the Unity Blog for MORE of today's FUN details.

THANKS so much for stopping by...ENJOY your day...and

GO GET CRAFTY!!

:)