Day 2 of Sneak Peeks and H{ippity} Hop!

Are you ready for some more fun????!!!! If you are here, then you MUST be! The BiG Release Party is Thursday, Aug. 12! And You're Invited!I'll start the day with our peeks and then we'll move on to the H{ippity} Hop goodness!
Here are 3 more Snippits of of the new sets.

Authentic Man

So This Is Love

Book It

Before we hop, it is Monday so I do have this week's new {ippity} Challenge.

Dog Days of Summer! create anything you want, using {ippity} stamps, that makes you think of summertime. It could be a hot color combo, summer images, a summertime scrapbook layout. Whatever you want, just tell us why it makes you think of summer! Looking forward to your creativity.

1. create something releated to summertime
2. upload to SCS with keyword IHHC36 and ippity by midnight on Sunday Aug. 15
3. I will randomly pick a winner and post it in the ippity forum on Monday, next week.
   
   

Follow me on the Blog Hop to see what we have done with these amazing stamps. Up first is Eryn. Make sure you leave love along the way, cuz you know there will be prizes involved!

You could be the lucky winner of a FREE set we are showing today.

Winners will be announced on Thrusday during the Party!

After you finish with the DT blog hop be sure to come back here for the full list of H{ippity} Hop participants.

http://andreasstamps.com/

http://www.robinsonsnest.blogspot.com/

http://www.papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/

http://taylormadebyjenmarie.blogspot.com/

http://lonepinedesigns.blogspot.com/

http://scraprona.blogspot.com/

http://journeyoflifetamijo.blogspot.com/

http://stampingsoftheshug.blogspot.com/

http://alifeunrehearsed2.blogspot.com/

http://ladyguineveresinkyfaeries.blogspot.com/

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

http://elisabeth-workofheart.blogspot.com/

http://thejoysofcreating.blogspot.com/

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

http://secretscrapbooker.blogspot.com/

http://tracysstampingblog.blogspot.com/

http://suzi-scraps.blogspot.com/

http://jenscupofcreations.blogspot.com/

http://fibrejunky.blogspot.com/

http://juliesopenwindow.blogspot.com/

http://stampingwithpassion.blogspot.com/

http://www.thestampingshopper.blogspot.com

http://shamrockstamper.blogspot.com/

http://hearthugsdesigns.blogspot.com/

http://rcbogner.blogspot.com/

Need some {ippity}? Contact your Chick or click the link below to find someone in your area.

Day 1 Sneak Peeks!!!

I'm so glad it's FINALLY time to start sharing peeks of the

NEW RELEASE

The {ippity} artists are completely AMAZING and have come up with some WONDERFUL sets for this release.

For the next four days

we will be peeking images from the NEW sets and then on Thursday we will have a HUGE hop including the {ippity} and Unity design teams as well as some of the FABULOUS {ippity} chicks that will have the stamps for sale!!!!

If you are an {ippity} chick

and would like to sign up for the hop please visit the {ippity} chick forum on Splitcoast!

Don't forget to mark your calendars for

August 12th....RELEASE DAY!!!!

Not only will the stamps be available for purchase through an {ippity} chick but we will be partying ALL DAY on the {Splitcoast forums}

There will be

CHIT CHAT

CHALLENGES

FUN

and

PRIZES!!!!

You won't want to miss it :)

SO HOW ABOUT SOME PEEKS!!!!!I promise it only gets better!!!
One more thing.... :)

We decided to give you all the challenges EARLY this release so that EVERYONE has a chance to play.

You can upload projects using previous releases but like always,

we are asking that NO PROJECTS be posted with the NEW release images until the 12th
{ippity} Release Challenges:

1. Rainbow Challenge: Use ALL the colors of the rainbow on your project

RED, ORANGE, YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE, PURPLE

You can incorporate the colors anyway you choose, paper, ribbon, ink...just make sure you use them ALL :)

Keyword: INRC1SUM10

2. Shaped Card Challenge: Make any shaped card. It can be diecut or hand cut, as long as it is the main shape of your card.

Keyword: INRC2SUM10

3. Inspiration Challenge: Make a project using the photo below as inspiration.

Keyword: INRC3SUM10

Now LET'S HOP!!

The design team has posted creations on their blog using today's peeked sets. Click on the button below to head to {Eryn's blog}. To continue on the hop follow the buttons on everyone's post.
Make sure you leave a comment on everyone's blog...we will be giving away a prize from one of the blogs each day this week but it's a surprise who it is..so comment on ALL the posts to make sure you have a chance to win :)

HAVE FUN!!

Flatter-Day Saturday featuring Angie Blom!!

Hello there! Hope you are having a wonderful Saturday...

it's me Karen, and ...

I am THRILLED to be flattering our very own

Ippity Guest Designer...

"ANGIE BLOM"

I've so enjoyed learning more about our FABULOUS Angie...

and I know you will enjoy learning more about her too! So, here we go...

A little bit about AMAZING and SUPER CREATIVE Angie...

Hi My name is Angie Blom.. you might see me on SCS as angb. I am 46 and a stay at home mom, I love to do all crafty things with paper, paint, bobbles and bling. I love to cook, the more the merrier. I was born in Georgetown Guyana, but have lived in Toronto Canada for the past 40 years.. saying that out loud makes me feel old... I am one of 9 children.. the one that broke the pattern.. it was boy, girl ,boy ,girl and then I came and BAM girl and then continued to be boy, girl ,boy, girl.. funny.. must be the middle child thing. I have a very supportive and wonderful husband that I talk alot about.. he is my best friend and a great supporter of everything I do. He is also a big fan of Ippity/Unity as well. We just celebrated 23 years August 1st.. I am very lucky to have him beside me.. hand in hand discovering this life together. We are true soulmates.. love you babe. I also have 2 wonderful funny kids.. Alex 15 and a great help to me everyday and my baby.. Sydney 4.. she thinks she is 14 and somedays acts like it too. I am lucky to have these kids in my life.. they keep me young at heart.. and silly! At this time in my life I must say I am a happy person that just loves her life!!

Angie's BEAUTIFUL FAMILY that she truly adores...

(isn't this the most beautiful family?) :)

• How did you first get involved in stamping?

The first time I got involved with stamping was in May of 2009 when I joined Unity's KOM.. and have been addicted since.

• What is your stamping style?

I don't think I have a style.. I like to change it up all the time.. from clean to messy.. it just depends on my mood.

• Tell us about your creative process

*If it is a scrapbook page.. I first start with the photo's.. and match my papers with the colours.. I them pick out 2-3 stamps to use.. I love to think out of the box and use the stamps in different ways.. I love a clean style to do my layouts.. I want to see the images and try to blend them in to the paper colours to become part of the overall look.


*For Cards, I start be assembling my card design, papers, ink distressing and then the last thing I do is pick the stamp.. colour it in to match the papers and a sentiment.

• What is your favorite {ippity} stamp set and why?

I must say I love all the sets and still have not inked them all up.. but my favourite set to use is from the first release.. Life's Little Moments. I have used it alot on layouts, cards, and notebooks.. I just love the look of all the images.. no many colouring images it is more of a timeless set and will be used over and over again.

• How often do you stamp?

Everyday, It is like a part of my everyday life.. I just have to ink something up.

• How long does it take you to make a project you are happy with?

I am a pretty fast crafter.. so I would say less than 30 minutes.. I have dreams of what I want to do so it comes fast for me.

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

It is clean.. I can't work in a messy room.. so every day I clean it up.

• What is your biggest paper crafting challenge?

That would have to be altering.. I am just not that good at it.. but I will try.

Angie answers some "Just for Fun" questions...

• What song best describes you?

I love all sorts of music.. country, pop , soft rock.. so it is hard to just pick one.

• If you were stranded on a desert island what are the three things you would bring?

Well those three things live with me.. but if is was not to include family.. it would be a journal, pencil and my camera..with a ton of sd cards.

• What is your favorite quote?

Capture the Moments that take your Breath Away.. (I guess that is why you will never see me without my camera.. I am always capturing something with it.)

• What would I find in your refrigerator right now?

Tons of food, salad, breaded chicken, steak.. pototo salad, it goes on and on.. if you come over there is always something to make in a hurry. My hubby and son like to have easy meals to grab and warm up.. so I make sure it is ready for them.

• If you could be a superhero, what would you want your superpowers to be?

WonderWomAn.. I think she could do pretty much anything.. and I love her costumes.!! Ah the early 80's..hehe

What .. you will find anyone that knows me that it what I love to do.

• What would your dream vacation be?

Give me a beach, the house in the movie Something's Gotta GIve.. and I would be happy.. it can be anywhere.. as long as I can stay forever.

Lastly, check out these GORGEOUS creations that Angie has created!!  Super fun way to utilize the Now & Always ippity stamp set onto canvas Amazing the way Angie made this gorgeous pillow... 

Now, check out the sewing and curling of paper on this STUNNING card

using ippity Regal Greetings stamps!!

I love it when you can mix Unity and ippity stamps to make

 one MAH-VELOUS card!!

 If you would like to see more of Angie's gorgeous work, please drop by Angie's blog, and show her a little love here too on the ippity blog!!I know she'd love to hear from you!! Thanks for letting us all get to know you just a little more about you sweet Angie& thank you for sharing your FABULOUS ippity creations!! Little reminder...You're invited to the Summer 2010 release party!  It starts tomorrow!!We'll have prizes & design team blog hops, so come join in on all the fun!!! 

And, if you are interested...

We have so many fantastic ippity chicks selling ippity...

  Enjoy your day! Make it a creative one!!Hugs & Smiles, 

Fresh Idea Friday

Hey there!!

Time for another Fresh Idea Friday. I got a few new goodies at CHA and I was anxious to try them out for today's post. I wasn't sure my idea was going to work but I'm pleased to say that it came out just like I had in mind...I love when that happens :)

I've never used cork on a card before but it's a hot item right now. I was super happy to get my hands on some and even happier that I could stamp on it. The frame from {Season of Joy} stamped really clear....then I just cut around the edges. I was going to use my coordinating labels dies but freehand was really quick. I love the whimsy touch the cork adds to the card.

Try stamping on some unexpected surfaces and see what you can come up with. It doesn't even have to be a new product...find something around the house and give it a try. I LOVE stamping on cardboard too!!!

That's it from me today :)

Don't forget to mark your calendars for the

NEW RELEASE

on

AUGUST 12th

Sneak peeks start on August 8th and you won't want to miss them.

Of course if you are already signed up as an {ippity} chick then you have seen the whole release...just another benefit of being a chick :)

Make sure you come back by tomorrow for Flatterday Saturday...we are revealing the NEW guest designer for this release and WOW is she fabulous!!

That's How Thursday!

HaPpY HiP HoP!!!

It's Eva here today and I bring you another quick and easy flower tutorial, this time using felt.

I made my card for Maria's Birthday with these flowers and here is what I did to create my card.

First I took an 8.5" x 11" felt I bought at Michaels and cut 3 wavy strips (each of them will make a flower)

Then I took my Helmar 450 Liquid Adhesive and started rolling and gluing my felt to create the flower and here is what they look like in a closeup.  Aren't they cute?

Next, I cut free hand leaves from a green piece of felt.  My felt had white ink dots on it and originally I thought I would use it, but at the end I just turned it on the plain side to create my card with.

Next I cut my card base out using one of my Silhouette files.

And at last to create my card, I used the following papers (October Afternoon and Pink Paislee) and of course gingham, since that is what Maria loves. :)

And here is what the card looks like with the use of Ippity stamps

Well, that is it for the tutorial.  Hope you make a little felt flower in the future, would love to see it on some of your cards!

Also...if you didn't start out at the unity blog...click below to start the hop out at the beginning!

H{ippity} Hop and a new challenge!

Happy H{ippity} Hop Monday!

It's time for a new challenge!

This week's challenge is to

MAKE A CHRISTMAS CARD!

this week's prize is: 

Devoted

It's EASY to play along:

Simply create a CHRISTMAS project with your {ippity} stamps 

THEN upload it to your SCS gallery by midnight on Sunday, July 25th with keyword: 

IHHC35 and Ippity  

I will randomly choose a winner next Monday and post it in a thread in the {ippity} forum.

Now, that I told you what the challenge is for this week, let me put a twist on the Design Team's projects for today for you.  It's Maria's Birthday on the 4th, so we decided to surprise her and make a Birthday card for her....so that is what you will find from us!  And Maria, we are all wishing you a 

VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

We got to meet her this past week while working the Ippity booth at Supershow and she is the sweetest girlie, so much fun and just such a pleasure to hang out with, and she sure got some ladies excited about becoming Ippity Chicks!!!  Girlie, have a  super wonderful day on your special day!!!  Hugs and Kisses to you!!!  Muahhhh...

Here's a little sneak at my project...

check out what the FABULOUS design team members have created for you....

Eva Dobilas

Karen Maldonado

Kelly Landers

Lisa Arana

Lisa Henke

Maria Gurnsey

Stephanie Muzzulin (Guest Designer)

AND now...
off to visit all of our UBER TALENTED and very INSPIRING {ippity} friends...

Lone Pine Designs

http://taylormadebyjenmarie.blogspot.com/

The Journey of Life

Bucket Full of Cards

The Shamrock Stamper

Paper & Joy

http://suzi-scraps.blogspot.com/

http://scraprona.blogspot.com/

Stamping with Passion

http://ladyguineveresinkyfaeries.blogspot.com/

Tracy's Stamping Blog

http://emmielouwho.blogspot.com/

Eclectvity

http://andreasstamps.com/

{ My Scraptastic World }

The{A}List

Robinson's Nest

Jen's Cup of Creations

http://stampingsoftheshug.blogspot.com/

http://fibrejunky.blogspot.com/

savannahland 2

Julie's Open Window

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

{Ippity} Inspiration

Endless Inkabilities
A Life Unrehearsed - The Creative Blog of Bonnie Rose

Lisa's Sunday Faves

Hi guys, this is coming to you really late. I thought I posted this already, not sure what happened.  Lost in la la land I guess.  But I can't wait to show you all the super finds in the Splitcoast Gallery for this week.

First up, we have this gorgeous card.

I love the softness and of course, Emily used my favorite flower from the Now and Always kit.

This was made by Mary for the turquoise and yellow challenge.  Absolutely gorgeous.  I just love how she used the flower from the Because of you set. 

Nora Anne created this beauty.  I love all the little details and that flower is so pretty.

And this one by Sherri just about knocked me off my chair.  I love all the fun bright colors and how cool that is it on a clear card base.  I always admire those who can make a clear card so beautiful!  Just a wonderful card.

Finally we have this super fun and eye popping card from Tamijo.  I love the summer colors and how she paper peiced the book with such fun paper.

Thanks everyone for such wonderful Ippity creations.  I just love surfing the Ippity gallery, so much inspiration.  

We'll be back tomorrow with Monday's Hippity Hop and the new Ippity challenge.