February CKCB Projects

Oops-just realized after posting my March Counterfeit Kit that I haven't shared any of my February projects yet. *blush*

 

Lots of cards! 8, to be exact, plus one tag.  One of the cards I can't share, however, because it is being published in Cricut magazine!  I am so excited! :D

 

Here's what I made:

 

 

Thanks for popping by!



A Little Counterfeiting...

Here's a quick peek at the project I'm sharing over at I Heart {ippity} today:

 

Using my {ippity} to counterfeit some yummy Amy Tangerine!  (Although I counterfeited the flower, I did have a weak moment yesterday and bought the matching paper, LOL!)

 

Check it out!



Tree Trio

Yup-more Christmas cards!  It's my day off from school and I am celebrating by wearing my pajamas and getting inky! LOL

 

Here's what I'm sharing over on the I Heart {ippity} blog today:

 

I created one basic card design (on the right), then "stepped it up" by using slightly different stamping techniques on the other two cards.  I also caved and cut into a piece of embossed cardstock that I have had since 2007!  I LOVED this Love, Elsie paper so much that I have been saving it, LOL!  But I caved today because it matched my olive chalk ink so beautifully, and the embossed trees looked fabby with my {ippity} tree stamps. :)

 

Thanks for popping by today!  I am working on the World Cardmaking Day challenges posted over on the Unity blog-hopefully I will have more shares later!

Naughty or Nice?

I know that there are still a couple of months until Christmas, but crafters tend to think about holidays well in advance. If you're like me and stamp all of your holiday cards, chances are it takes you several months just to build up your stash!

Today I'm sharing a Christmas card that I created for the I Heart {ippity} blog.  It comes with a built-in gift card holder on the front:

I used the adorable new holiday set from {ippity} called "Naughty. Nice. Not Sure." Seriously, how CUTE is this little Santa? I colored Santa with Copics, and paper-pieced the list with some vintage text paper from My Mind's Eye. A punched border along the top of the kraft bag adds a fun touch and lets the gift card peek out.

This design would also work great for lottery scratch tickets! The guys (and kids!) in our family LOVE scratch tickets in their stockings-what a fun way to dress them up, holiday-style!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Some Halloweeen {ippity}...

Just a quick post today to share two Halloween projects that I created recently for the I Heart {ippity} blog.  Heather Flaherty is my {ippity} chick-and she would love to be yours, too!  Just click on her lovely photo on the Unity Stamp Co. website and shop away!

 

First up is a colorful little card:

Next is a tag perfect for attaching to a bag of Pumpkin Spice coffee:

 

 

 

Both projects use {ippity}'s new Halloween Itty Bitty, "Halloween Greetings".  I just love that little witch!

 

Thanks for stopping by today!  Check back in the morning for another {ippity} project-this one has a Christmas theme!



Welcome Wallhanging

Here is a sneak of my project that I'm sharing today over on the I Heart {ippity} blog:

Please hop on over and check out the full project-and leave me some love! :)

Little Birdie Sneak Peek

I am blogging today over at I Heart {ippity}-hope you will head over and check it out!  Here is a little sneak of my project:

Check it out right HERE!

I Heart {ippity} Blog Hop!

Welcome to the I Heart {ippity} Design Team Blog Hop!

Here's the scoop on {ippity} stamps:  {ippity} is a line of rubber stamps manufactured by the Unity Stamp Co.  The {ippity} line is separate from the Unity line, but it has the same wonderful quality, and is marketed though Unity Endorsed {ippity} Chicks (reps for {ippity}).  The awesome Heather Flaherty is an {ippity} CHICK and would love to be yours!  To order {ippity}, just go to the Unity Website and on the left hand side click {ippity} - Pick a CHICK & Order.  That will take you to the {ippity} chick page where you can pick Heather Flaherty as your {ippity} Chick

If you have just happened along, please start at the beginning of our hop at www.iheartippity.com. Our AMAZING design team has lots of inspiration for you, so you can get your hands inky and have fun with {ippity} and Unity Stamps!

For my project, I started with one of my latest "Goodwill treasures".  Here is what it looked like when I bought it at Goodwill for $3.59 (blah, ick!):

And here it is now!  I removed the wooden snowflake, flipped the heart over, moved the can, and took off the icky lace and fabric.  Fresh, summer colors make it nice and cheery!

{ippity} stamp sets used: Life's Little Moments, Now & Always, and Fall for You.

And because all great blog hops need a prize, Heather is giving away a fabby prize to one person who comments on all of the DT blogs!  What are you waiting for?  Get commenting! LOL  Please also enter your info in the Rafflecopter link below so we can contact you!

 Here is the lineup in case you get lost:

Heather {ippity] Chick

Kristy

Jeannie

Amy

Emily

Gerry

Ashley

                                    Sherri --->YOU ARE HERE

Also, check out the I Heart {ippity} fan page on Facebook and like us there.  Thanks for stopping by today!

Facebook Fan Page Link - www.facebook.com/PCAHeather

Pick a CHICK & Order Link -   http://unitystampco.com/ippity-chicks/default.aspx

Click HERE to complete your entry with Rafflecopter!

Oops...here's a late peek for you!

I have a new project up at I Heart {ippity}-hope you will check it out!  Here is a sneak peek for you:

Click HERE to see the whole project!

Monday Linky Party

I am sharing my DT project for the week over on the I Heart {ippity} blog-check it out:

http://www.iheartippity.com/2012/07/monday-linky-party_16.html

Here's a sneaky peek:

Hope you will check it out and leave me some love! :)

I Heart {ippity} Sneak Peek...

Here is just a peek at my project for I Heart {ippity}.  The full project will post tomorrow on the I Heart {ippity} blog!  Hope you will visit!

Sending My Love

First off, I can't say "thank you" enough to all of my sweet friends in the blogging world who wished me a Happy Birthday yesterday.  You all are the best!  You really know how to make a girl feel special. :)

I had a bit of time yesterday afternoon to play in my scraproom (best. birthday. gift. ever.)  I decided to play along with 2 different {ippity} challenges going on right now.  The first is the BRIGHTS CHALLENGE on the {ippity} blog.  This striped paper from Sassafras Lass is super bright and funky!  The second is this week's sketch challenge at Chick Challenges {with ippity}.  Here is my card:

I absolutely loved the idea of adding an envelope to the front of your card, as the sketch shows.  I cut this little envelope using my Cricut Wild Card cartridge.  Although I adhered it shut, you could also make it a functional envie for a little note or gift card.  I moved the bow from the sketch over onto my card flap, and moved the sentiment lower on the envie.  The sentiment is from {ippity}'s How YOU Doin' stamp set, on of my favorites sets for cute little sentiments.

I am also sharing a project today over at I Heart {ippity}-hop on over and check it out!

Life is Simple.

Today is the first Monday of my summer vacation.  I am looking forward to a relaxing, but fun-filled, summer.  Is that possible?  My perfect summer day would start with NO alarm clock, coffee on the deck, and NO schedule!  Sounds simple, doesn't it?  I'll let ya know when that perfect day arrives, lol!

Until then, how about a little card share to remind you that the simple days of summer are on their way?  Here is the project that I am sharing today at I Heart {ippity}:

I paired {ippity}'s Flowers + Friends=Priceless (check it out-on sale for $12!) with some embossed die cuts to create a simple focal point.  I also used this week's sketch from Chick Challenges {with ippity}.  The pitcher was cut with my Cricut, using the Kate's ABC's cartridge.  I then used a Sizzix embossing folder to add some texture.  I love that it looks like old-fashioned pottery!  The sentiment is from {ippity}'s Simply Home.  Just click on the link, choose my friend Heather Flaherty as your {ippity} chick, then shop for some new rubbah! :)

Looking to win some new {ippity} to use this summer?  Just create ANY kind of project using {ippity} stamps and link up to this week's Linky Party!

Thanks for popping by today.  I am on my way to a JOB INTERVIEW and then to some much needed SCRAPPY TIME WITH LESA!  Life may not be simple right now, but it is GOOD! :)

I Heart {ippity} Blog Hop-Day 2

I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am that it is the weekend!  It has been a very long, very stressful week at school-assessments, meetings, report cards-my brain is fried! LOL  What better way to start a fun, crafty weekend than with some fabulous {ippity} projects in today's I Heart {ippity} Blog Hop?
First off, if you are not familiar with {ippity} then you are missing out! {ippity} is a line of rubber stamps manufactured by the Unity Stamp Co. The {ippity} line is separate from the Unity line but has the same wonderful quality, it is marketed though Unity Endorsed {ippity} Chicks, reps for {ippity}.     Although I am no longer selling {ippity} myself, I *happen* to have a fabulous friend who does!  Heather Flaherty is my {ippity} CHICK and would love to be yours! To order {ippity} just go to the Unity Website and on the left hand side click {ippity} - Pick a CHICK & Order. That will take you to the {ippity} chick page where you can pick Heather as your {ippity} Chick

My project today used my all-time favorite technique, paper-piecing.  It is SO easy and packs a punch when you use a mix of patterned papers.  I used a fun mix from Simple Stories.  The stamps are a super-cute new Itty Bitty set from {ippity} called Java Friend.

To make this blog hop even more fun, Heather is giving away a prize to one person who comments on all of the DT blogs! So get commenting! LOL 

Blog Hop Line Up:

Heather
Sherri - That's me!
Shellye
Emily
Amy
Jeannie
Kristy

Now head on over to Shellye's Blog to see what amazng project she has for you today!

Also, check out the I Heart {ippity} fan page on Facebook and like us there. Thanks for stopping by today!
Facebook Fan Page Link - www.facebook.com/PCAHeather
Pick a CHICK & Order Link - http://unitystampco.com/ippity-chicks/default.aspx

I Heart {ippity} Blog Hop

Happy Friday, everyone!

Welcome to the I Heart {ippity} Design Team Blog Hop!  I am SO excited to be part of Heather's {ippity} team.  I love sharing fun projects with you!

First off, if you are not familiar with {ippity} then you are missing out! {ippity} is a line of rubber stamps manufactured by the Unity Stamp Co. The {ippity} line is separate from the Unity line but has the same wonderful quality, it is marketed though Unity Endorsed {ippity} Chicks, reps for {ippity}.     Although I am no longer selling {ippity} myself, I *happen* to have a fabulous friend who does!  Heather Flaherty is my {ippity} CHICK and would love to be yours! To order {ippity} just go to the Unity Website and on the left hand side click {ippity} - Pick a CHICK & Order. That will take you to the {ippity} chick page where you can pick Heather as your {ippity} Chick

My project today allowed me to play with some of my Copics.  I just got Copic certified, so I want to color all the time! LOL  One of the techniques we learned was a stonewash technique, but I also thought it looked like colors that get faded in the summer.  I tried this technique on this butterfly from {ippity}'s Devoted stamp set.  I also added a touch of Spica Clear glitter to the butterfly wings.  The sentiment is from Music of my Heart.  Although it doesn't show well in the photo, I also pierced a line under the sentiment to "ground" it.
To make this blog hop even more fun, Heather is giving away a prize to one person who comments on all of the DT blogs! So get commenting! LOL 

Blog Hop Line Up:

Heather
Sherri - That's me!
Shellye
Emily
Amy
Jeannie
Kristy


Now head on over to Shellye's Blog to see what amazng projet she has for you today!

Also, check out the I Heart {ippity} fan page on Facebook and like us there. Thanks for stopping by today!


Facebook Fan Page Link - www.facebook.com/PCAHeather
Pick a CHICK & Order Link - http://unitystampco.com/ippity-chicks/default.aspx

Happy Memorial Day!

Today's shares use the same stamp set from {ippity}, but are made with very different color schemes for very different occasions.  The first uses primary colors, including a yellow ribbon, for Memorial Day:

The next uses pastels and feminine embellies, along with a pink ribbon, for Breast Cancer Awareness.

I shared these projects over on the I Heart {ippity} blog today, where I am proud to be a new Design Team member!  As of May 1st, I am no longer an {ippity} Chick, but you can still order your favorite {ippity} stamps from my friend, Heather Flaherty, owner of I Heart {ippity}!  Just click on her name on the Unity website to choose her as your {ippity} Chick.  Easy, right? ;)

Fun Ideas for Photo Corners

I'm sharing these cards over on the i Heart {ippity} blog today.  See the cute photo corners I used?  My favorite is the chevron background-love all of the colors!  Hop on over and leave me some love! ;)

I Heart {ippity}!

I am so excited to share that I am now part of the I Heart {ippity} design team!  Of course, you all know that I really DO "heart {ippity}", so it is a perfect fit!

Here are some sneaks of my project-please visit the I Heart {ippity} blog to see more!

Also, happy birthday today to my Dad-he's 81 today!  And happy anniversary to my parents today, as well-42 years!

My "She Art" Card :)

I had to smile when I read my friend Lesa's comment on my Counterfeit Kit for this month-she said I went artsy! :)  Usually my style is WAY on the cutesy side, so this month is totally different for me.  I am having so much fun with it, tough!  I was SO VERY HAPPY with my first "she art" project:

I used a brand new stamp set from {ippity} by Unity Stamp Co. called "Angie Girl: Dream with your Heart".  You can get it HERE-just scroll down until you see my pic, click "Choose", and you will be linked to all of {ippity}s stamp sets.
I pieced her skirt from different papers in my April kit.  The only thing that wasn't part of my original kit was the Studio Calico label sticker.  This was leftover from one of my 2011 Counterfeit Kits-it was perfect for this stamped sentiment.
Thanks for popping by!

Lily Pad Cards' First Birthday Blog Hop

Welcome to the Lily Pad Cards’ First Birthday blog hop! You should be joining us from Pia’s blog. There are three prize packages with a total retail value of over $300! These prizes will be awarded by random draw. To be eligible, you need to “like” us on Facebook HERE. For even more chances to win, comment on the blogs participating in this hop (including the Lily Pad). For each comment, you get your name entered again (just one comment per blog, please!) Many of our blogs have some blog candy of their own to give away, too! Start hopping at the Lily Pad Cards blog so that you won't miss any of the fabulous birthday cards or blog candy!

This hop features birthday cards, but I chose to make a 1st birthday card, since it's Lily Pad Cards' 1st birthday. You could easily change this for any birthday by just changing the number, or leaving it off altogether. Get ready for some Paper Smooches cuteness:

Isn't that pup just too cute? He is from Paper Smooches' Chubby Chums. I just got this set and couldn't wait to ink it up! I love to mix and match my stamp sets, so I added a party hat from {ippity}, a number 1 from Unity, and a sentiment from Studio Calico. Spreading the love, lol! Paper is from a mix of companies, too: Cosmo Cricket, DCWV, Heidi Grace, Bo Bunny, and Basic Grey.

Ready for some blog candy? I have some brand-spanking new {ippity} to give away! It's so new that I can't even share a sneak with you yet, but I have it right here on my desk, ready to send to one lucky winner! Unity designer Angie Blom has created our April release sets for us, and I am giving away a set called "Let Your Heart Take Flight." To be entered to win, you must leave me a comment on this post AND be a follower of my blog. All comments for the Lily Pad prize package and my blog candy must be received by midnight (EST) on Sunday, April 8th. Check back on Monday, April 9th to see if you are a winner!

I am so glad that you hopped by today! The next stop on the hop is the amazing

Vanessa Menhorn:

http://www.wingsofabutterfly-vanessa.blogspot.com/

If you hit a bad link, you can always go back to the Lily Pad (http://www.lilypad.inlinkz.com) to view the master list of blog links. Please report any bad links to aris@inlinkz.com. Happy hopping!