Warm weather, Here I come!

Hello everyone, so excited here in snowy New Jersey cause I'm packing for my trip to CHA.  Just checked the weather in Los Angeles and it looks like it's gonna be in the mid 70's!  Leaving tomorrow morning and will be in Sunny California for a whole week - OMGosh, I can't wait!!!   Anyways....this week I have a couple cards to share with you: First off a Get Well card made based on this week's sketch at Get Sketchy.  Stamps are from the   "How You Doin?" and "Now and Always" sets.  Basic Grey papers, a button, twine and a few Dew Drops finish it off:

Next is a card based on the first two weeks of the Ippity challenge combined:  the sketch and color combination  challenges.  The sentiment is from the Regal Greetings set and the image is from the "Cherish Your Dreams" set.    I also used "Dots For Sure" on the background.  A felt border, ribbon and a button finish it off along with a bit of aging with Walnut stain distress ink.

If you're interested in any of the stamp sets featured here (or any of the other fabulous {ippity} sets, they are all available through my sales site, Stamp{ippity}. 

The full listing of hop participants can be found here.

Thanks for stopping by, till next time...

Hopping with {ippity}

Hello and welcome to another Monday {ippity}hop.  I have a couple cards to share with you today.  First is a card inspired by the Color throwdown challenge this week.  I loved this combination!  I pulled out the "Authentic Man" set for this - I haven't used this gorgeous set nearly enough!  Papers are from Cosmo Cricket and October Afternoon.  I finished it off with some twine and beat up brads:

Next is a card based on the color challenge at Just Us Girls - Black, Cream and Kraft.  How can you go wrong with this elegant combo?  Elegant- so much so that I decided to finally ink up the chandelier in the "Regal Greetings" set.  Graphic 45 paper for the background, some beautiful vintage looking lace from KaiserCraft, a pearl and some black Diamond stickles finish it off:

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Your next stop on the hop is Here!

Thanks for stopping by, have a great week!  Till next time...

Hello, Hello!

...and a happy Monday to you! I woke up this morning determined to start off the week with a smile on my face and a jump in my step - I'm hoping it will carry over to the rest of the week :) Countdown to my daughter's wedding continues: T minus 13 days and counting. Still not sure what I'm wearing, but hoping it all gets ironed out this week! (or else I'm in trouble, LOL) Anyways, you're probably here for the h{ippity} hop, so let's get down to it. My first card showcases the Now and Always set, using the inside of one of the flowers with some paper piecing and the scroll stamp. The sentiment is from The Simple Things set. Paper is from My Mind's Eye and the card is finished off with a bit of glossy accents in the center of the flowers and a bit of silk ribbon.




The next card showcases the Season of Joy, A bit of Burlap and Regal Greetings sets. The paper is from the EverAfter line by Cosmo Cricket. I'm pretty sure the Bit of Burlap is going to become a staple on my craft table. I might as well just keep it mounted on it's own block and keep it out, considering how often i reach for it!

Thanks so much for stopping by, your visits go a long way in keeping my smile bright! Take a moment and stop by my Stamp{ippity} site and be sure to click on the sets to get a more detailed view of these fabulous stamps!

Full hop participant listing can be found on the {ippity} blog. Your next stop on the hop is Andrea's Blog!

Another Card challenge,..I'm on a roll!

I think I have a serious ribbon problem, I love it, I covet it, I purchase mass quantities...but then I don't use it cause it's too pretty and I don't want to use it all up. Well that's all going to change! (mainly because I'm running out of room) Starting with this card, I'm going to use up those ribbons I've been hoarding, waiting for the perfect project, not wanting to use it all up...because honestly, there's always more gorgeous ribbon to be found - starting with this gorgeous teal and brown confection (and yes, I designed the entire card around the ribbon) I started with the current sketch at Card positioning systems. I was just perfect for what I had in mind! The frame stamp is from the "regal Greetings" {ippity} set, (Which just so happens to be my featured set this week!) and I embossed it with my second favorite embossing powder, Verdigris by Ranger. A quick run through my cuttlebug with a nestie, a bit of distress inks and I was done. I have no intention of admitting how long it took me to tie the bow.

2sketches4you challenge # 51

Just a quick post to share a card I made based on this week's sketch over at 2Sketches4You. More Pink Paislee and {ippity} stamps, ribbons and buttons and it's done...I love it when they come together quickly, don't you?

It's a rainy, drizzy, cuddle up in a blankie and nap kinda day...

Ah, wish I could! But at least I have today's h{ippity} hop to brighten my day!!! This week I have an altered scallop box to share with you. I covered it with some pink paislee 365 and a bit of lace, then used a stamp from the Regal Greetings set to embellish the top. Added a knob, a bit of bling and now I have a box to hold yet more stuff. I'm thinking little snippets of ribbon - you know those little pieces of left overs that you hate to throw away, cause you just know they'll come in handy some day?




This week, if you purchase the "Regal Greetings" set from me, you'll get a free card kit included, featuring a set of 6X6 patterned papers and coordinating embellishments - just click here or on the Stampippity link at the top of the page! While you're there, check out the new {ippity} handles!

Your next stop is Jen's cup of creations and her adorable Heart tree card! Ther entire list of participants can be found right here at the {ippity} blog. Have a fantastic day everyone!!!

Friends with Flair!

Happy Friday everyone and welcome to my first ever Friends with Flair post. I'm so excited to be participating with this fun Unity blogging event! Hidden amongst the blog hop participants is a secret blinkie that could win you some awesome Unity rubber when you leave a comment on that post!!! Make sure you check the Unity Blog for the complete list of participants! Today I have a few projects to share with you; First, an altered box that was originally a chipboard purse but i removed the handle...no idea yet what I want to store in it, but I'm sure it'll make a good home for something! The sentiment is from the "Music of my Heart" {ippity} stamp set and the papers are graphic 45:



Next is a layout with some SEI paper (I wasn't sure what I would do with the monsters on the paper, but I definitely liked the simple design on the backside of the paper!), KaiserCraft paper, some black eyelet trim and a journal tag made with stamps from the "Regal Greetings" {ippity} set.



Thanks for dropping by and have fun on your quest for the blinkie!

Happy Dyngus Day!!!

Hope you all had a wonderful Easter, Happy Dyngus Day everyone!!! I was so sad to miss last week's {ippity}hop, I had been to a 4 day ScrapCamp get away that weekend with no internet connection and it was too late to sign up by the time I got home! So much new stuff to share from the weekend, I think I'm going to spread the love around a bit and share a few things here and there throughout the week. Today I have a card and a layout to share. First, here's a page I made using the journaling block from the "love in return" set...I just love that it fits so perfectly in this nestie! Hubbie and I went to Long Beach when CHA was over and spent a wonderful day at the harbor:


Here's a sparkly little card I made with the "Music of My Heart" and "Regal Greetings" sets, I was super happy with the way this one came out!




Purchase any of the three featured sets this week and get a free card kit included, featuring a set of 6X6 patterned papers and coordinating embellishments.!!!

Now on to the rest of the hop, check out the {ippity} blog for the full hop listing!

Monday, Monday...

After a beautiful, sunny weekend in the 70's I woke up this morning to grey skies and the threat of rain..but it's still warm!!! Spring is definitely here in Northern Jersey, my first crocus bloomed yesterday!! But enough weather talk, you're here for the {ippity} hop! I have several projects to share today, first an all occasion card using the "what matters most" set with a sentiment from the "Just wanted to say" set. Sparkle was added with Spica pens:



Next, a CAS card using the scroll image from the "Regal Greetings" Set:



and finally, a double page, 8x8 spread for an "everyDay Matters" book I'm putting together, using the "Love in Return" Set:


Thanks for coming by, your comments make this day a bit less grey! Your next stop on the {ippity} blog hop is Jen... and does she have some cute cards to share with you! The full list of participating blogs can be found on the {ippity} blog!

HOPpy MoNdaY!!!

Hi everyone welcome to the weekly H{ippity}Hop! This week, I've been working on an upcoming class, focused on creating backgrounds - in other words, no patterned paper, just plain old cardstock. First off I used the "Moonbeam and Heartstrings" set to create these 2 cards.

I used my favorite sentiment from "Regal Greetings" on this card:


Hard to tell in the picture, but this final card's background is a layering of different inks, stamps, perfect pearls and a Krylon silver leafing pen. The sentiment is from the oh so versatile (and often used!) "Just Wanted to Say" set:
Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate your visit. Have a wonderful week! The complete blog listing for the hop is on the {ipppity} blog and your next stop is Stephanie's blog!

MojoMonday 127

Just a quick post to share a card I made for this week's "round or square" challenge at Mojo Monday. I never make square cards so this was a real challenge for me, but I was happy with the results. Paper I used is from Basic Grey and the sentiment stamp is from the "Regal Greetings" {ippity} set. The center medallion was made using a fiskar's border punch and embellished with brown sequins and some gold magenta border stickers.



Thanks so much for stopping by, see you tomorrow for the H{ippity} Hop!