San Diego

I am in San Diego, I have already had a quick trip to te ER for my oldest DD. Our trip is being cut short, unfortunately thankfully though she should recover quickly.. She is having an issue with her eye which makes her VERY cranky! Not a fun traveling companion..

I will be back in the Valley late Monday Night so Tuesday late afternoon I will have a NEW craft post for you!

I hope all of you had a WONDERFUL Father's Day and are having an equally fun Summer!

Take Care!

Also check out the POM Challenge from Friday, the challenge is Die Cut Hearts! Good Luck! (still 2 more days to enter)

Happy Crafting!

POM Challenge

Hello Everyone!

 I am in Beautiful San Diego and I have already made a trip to the ER, what fun! Turns out my trip here will be much shorter than anticipated.. Unfortunately...

I hope all of you are having a FANTASTIC! Summer, so far.

Don't forget to check out the Friday POM Challenge @ Jen's Blog you have 2 more days to enter, the Challenge is Die Cut Hearts.. I hope to have a new Craft post up on Tuesday for you!

Happy Crafting!

Thanks Card

Hello Blurfers,

 Today I used my Cricut Imagine and {ippity} stamps together, always such a fabulous combination. I don't know how many people are like me but I almost hate to cut out sentiments with my Cricut, I find it much easier to stamp them. What a better way then with {ippity} stamps? Love how they coordinate with the projects I am working on.

This card is a part of the POM Challenge....

Cardgredients: Card Base MISC

Papers are printed from my Imagine using Lori's Garden

The Heart is cut using Indie Art

The Banner I hand cut and stamped with

{ippity} The Simple Things Stamp - Thanks 

IPK- 118 The Simple Things $16.20

 LOWEST prices {ippity} ALLOWS!

So no need to shop around!

To Place an Order:

email: iheartippity@hotmail.com

DOMESTIC SHIPPING AND HANDLING COSTS

up to $20.00 : $3.00

$20.00 - $40.00 : $4.00

$40.00 and over : $5.00

CANADIAN SHIPPING AND HANDLING COSTS

up to $20.00 : $5.00

$20.00 - $40.00 : $6.00

$40.00 and over : $7.00

E is for Ella

I plan on framing this letter E that I printed with the Baby Boutique cartridge for my Great Niece Ella.. so super cute, I am LOVING this cartridge!

Cut at 5.5 with layers and refilled with patterns of my choosing.. Thanks for looking!

Happy Crafting!

Meet the Creative Team

Hi! I'm Amy Sotolongo from Southern California! I'm a junior high special education teacher by day and a creative soul by night. I love living a full life and making new memories. I also love scrapbooking them! My husband and I love to travel and enjoy crossing baseball parks off our list (our goal is to see each one!). I also love to bake and always have a new recipe ready to try. I am very excited to be creating for I Heart (ippity) and look forward to all this team is going to share. 

My Blog: http://amysoto.blogspot.com

Hi there! I'm Candace Pierce. I'm a Child of God, a Mississippi girl, a wife to Andrew, and an 8th grade English teacher. My joy for paper-crafting began in 2007 with scrapbooking, but about a year later I discovered stamping and card-making. Now, I never buy store-bought cards because I just love making someone smile with a handmade card. Paper-crafting has opened lots of doors for me, and I've met so many wonderful people because of it. I'm so thankful for the many opportunities I've had. When I'm not in my craft room, I love spending time with my family, shopping, baking, and making a feeble attempt at learning to cook. I am so excited to be on the first Creative Team for I Heart {ippity}! You can read more about me at my blog - www.candid-candace.blogspot.com.

My name is Jeannie DeGruccio. I am so excited to be part of the” i heart ippity” team. To tell you a little about me, I am a mom, I have 7 kids, ranging from 19 down to 3 years. My hubby and I have survived, so far through 22 years of marriage. I have been Scapbooking/Stamping /Paper Crafting through it all. I started crafting as a young mom to decorate my home on a very tight budget. From there I got into scrapbooking and card making and moved onto various forms of art and crafting as the trends changed. Today I have about 20 years of crafting experience. I started stamping in the early 90’s and laugh now at what I thought were great handmade cards. I love most all stamps and when I saw the ippity sets, I knew I wanted to work with them. I can’t wait to start showing you some fun things to do with your stamps.

If I had to describe my style, I would say that I am a whimsical paper crafter. I love bold, bright, cheery and cutesey type things. I can DO any style, but I do default to my whimsical style when I am given no boundaries. I am in love with crafts of all forms. Paper is my passion, my therapy. Cards, scrapping, home decor? I love it all. I have never met a piece of paper I can't tame! I love to help people realize their own design potential and love to share shortcuts, hints and doable ways for people to do what I do. I do not feel I have more talent than the person standing next to me, I just feel like I am not afraid to try new things and techniques. Now, I say enough talking, let’s get stamping! Agree??

My Blog: http://polkacabana.wordpress.com/

 Hello, my name is Shellye McDaniel and I'm glad to be a part of the team!  I live in NE Texas with my husband of 20 years and our three kids: two boys ages 17 and 13 and my baby girl, age 9.  I have been a nurse for 18 years and currently work part-time in Labor & Delivery.

I've pretty much been known as a 'crafty' person my whole life...I love making stuff!  When I discovered scrapbooking in 1997, I knew it was for me.  Since then, I've expanded my love of paper into card-making, stamping, alter-art projects and more.  My style may range from clean and conformed to shabby and distressed...I like it all.

I look forward to spending time and sharing with all of you!

My Blog:http://www.paperedcottage.blogspot.com

Hi y’all! I’m Mary and I am delighted to be here! You can find me nestled in the heart of Eastern Kentucky 

diving my time between my family, church, scrapbook room, homework, oh, and work! On any given day, 

you will find me doing any combination of those activities, and on some days, all of them, but I wouldn’t 

have it any other way! I am truly blessed. I love to share my love of paper-crafting and hope you enjoy 

what you see! God Bless!

My Blog: www.softangelkisses.com

Baby Boutique Papers

So I just cut some 3x5 squares of papers and filled them with misc patterns from the Teresa Collins Baby Boutique cartridge.. Just so all of you can see how some of the wonderful papers print.

Impatient Crafter

That's me Heather the Impatient Crafter.. I think this will be my  "NEW" title.. LOl

Seriously, I thought about NOT sharing this..but you know I had to share it!

So after seeing a FAB project on the Circle Blog I thought I'd give it a whirl..

Well I don't follow paint can directions well, and I could not recall exactly how the tutorial went...

but apparently I sprayed too much Frosted paint spray over my vinyl letters as 

they started to scrunch up and lose their shape..

ughhh .. I mean really, come on work with me..

ha ha

So I just had to share what an impatient crafting moment looks like...

I will have to re-attempt this and not be so impatient!

Happy Crafting!

Fathers Day Coupons

Good Morning Bloggers,

Today I have a quick and easy craft for kids to do using just a few items..
What you need:
Stamp
Ink
Scissors
Paper Punch
Glitter Pen/Marker etc
Paper
String
Cello bag

My daughters have always enjoyed giving their Dad coupons on Fathers Day, their favorite part? When Dad redeems them of course.

Using the {ippity} set Authentic Man

I randomly stamped on Kraft Cardstock in Black in the Car image. I then used my Marvy Uchida Super Punch and punched out the cards. My daughters wrote their coupon for Dad, car wash, hug, foot rub etc..  When then used the banner from {ippity} The Best set and the You're #1 stamp, punched it and tied it to the bag. We added a little bling by coloring with a Sakura Tiara Blue glitter pen.

IPK-132 $16.20

IPK-150 The Best $21.60

Thanks for looking & Happy Crafting!

 LOWEST prices {ippity} ALLOWS!

So no need to shop around!

To Place an Order:

email: iheartippity@hotmail.com

DOMESTIC SHIPPING AND HANDLING COSTS

up to $20.00 : $3.00

$20.00 - $40.00 : $4.00

$40.00 and over : $5.00

CANADIAN SHIPPING AND HANDLING COSTS

up to $20.00 : $5.00

$20.00 - $40.00 : $6.00

$40.00 and over : $7.00

Going to California

Hello Blogosphere

 Monday I am heading to California..
Visiting family, friends from High School & my NEW Great Niece Ella.. I am so SUPER excited!
I am trying to schedule some crafting posts so my blog will not be lonesome while I am gone.. I will have access to a computer I am just NOT sure how often I will be crafting! Ha Ha! 20 days seems like a long time but it is going to pass in a BLUR, I hope I get to see everyone!

Father's Day Card

Today I created some Father's Day cards, so my girls can leave a card for Daddy since we will be in California on Father's Day.

Cardgredients:

Misc. Prefolded Card

Card Base by DCWV Lemon Flower Mat Stack

Shirt DCWV Lemon Flower Mat Stack

Sakura Tiara Glitter Pen

Stamp Set: The Man, Authentic Man

Cardgredients:
The Paper Company Kraft Card Stock
Provo Craft White Cardstock
Tie & Pocket from DCWV Dots , Stripes & Plaids Stack
Brown Ink Unity
Stamp set : {ippity} The Man, Authentic Man

IPK-132 Authentic Man $16.20

Thanks for stopping by, Happy Crafting!

 LOWEST prices {ippity} ALLOWS!

So no need to shop around!

To Place an Order:

email: iheartippity@hotmail.com

DOMESTIC SHIPPING AND HANDLING COSTS

up to $20.00 : $3.00

$20.00 - $40.00 : $4.00

$40.00 and over : $5.00

CANADIAN SHIPPING AND HANDLING COSTS

up to $20.00 : $5.00

$20.00 - $40.00 : $6.00

$40.00 and over : $7.00

POM Challenge Friday!

Good Morning Everyone!

 Today I have a POM Challenge for you todays theme is Birthday!

Jen is SUPER talented and does a weekly Challenge, go check out her Blog and talents as well as Challenges!

Projectgredients:

Cardstock: Close to My Heart White Daisy

Cricut Imagine: Cartridge: Yummy

Box cut fit to page

Party Hat was a Circle cut fit to page then cut in half

and filled with the Present Pattern from the Yummy Cartridge

Card: 5x7

Party Cut in Layers at 3.5

Party Hat Cut in Layers at 2.0

Cupcake on Box Cut in Layers at 2.0

Peach  Polka Dot Ribbon by Close to My Heart

Blue Ribbon By American Crafts

Thanks for stopping by, leaving some <3 in Comment form is always appreciated!

Happy Crafting!

Cute Dino

I am totally loving' the new Cricut Lite Cartridge Bump in the Night! So full of cute cute monsters and such!

This was actually the first image I cut from Bump in the Night, but I couldn't figure out what to do with it... Finally I completed this easy peasy card, size 5x7

AC Cardstock, Country Carnival Patterns

Monster at 4.0

Cute at 1.5

Edged Border from a Martha Stewart punch

upclose view of the little details I added

Flower made from different size circle punches

AC Cardstock

Pattern from Country Carnival

Challenges Entered:
 Fab 'n' Funky - whateva
Cute Card Thursdays - embellish it
Catch the Bug - anything goes

Thanks for looking! 

Happy Crafting!

Creative Pointe- Mexican Fiesta Set

Mexican Fiesta

Above is a file offered from The Creative Pointe, she has such wonderful files!

Below is what I did with that file!

I personally like lemons not limes! ha ha! I also cut the lemon wedge to kind of sit on the glass

like I think it should have.. Also I added glitter to give it a sugar or salt look depending on what you like.. Of course I am a SALT girl ... so to me it looks like salt..

Computer Generated Sentiment

Provo Craft Black CS

CTMH White CS

DCWV Yellow CS

Marvy Uchida Scalloped Oval Punch

Misc twine

Cuttlebug Embossed from the Preserves Set

CS from CTMH

Green CS from DCWV

Red Ribbon from OFFRAY

Pepper is glittered with Martha Stewart Carra Marble Glitter

CTMH Pen

Entered in the Following Challenges:

One Stop Craft Challenge: Week #134 Texture

Computer Generated Sentiment

EK Success Punch

Twine from the Twinery

Red/Green CS from DCWV

When I made this card I was thinking of my girlfriends..

I am always calling them Hotties!

I was thinking of my DH when I made this card..

Computer Generated Sentiment

EK Success Punch

Creative Pointe File

Yellow CS from DSWV

DCWV Red Multi CS

Green White CS from AC Card stock

Twine from Twinery

Challenges Entered: Paper Sundaes Challenge #72 Sentiments

Right now Cindy has some WONDERFUL Father's Day files for FREE on her Blog.. Check them out before you miss it! If you can't find it on her Blog check out the store Diecut Designer!

Thanks for looking and Happy Crafting!

Birthday Cakes & Best Friends Cards

Tea for Two Card:
Tea Pot Cut at 4.0
Layer Cut at 4.0
Martha Stewart Punch
Paper from Doodle Whimsy Stack
Cardstock from Mod Retro Stack
Sentiment computer generated
White ribbon Misc
Pink Ribbon from Close to my Heart
White Opaque Pen
Corner Chomper to round the corners

Entered in the Following Challenges:
Crafty Purple Frog - A Thing of Beauty

You're so Tweet Card:
Corner Chomper to round the Corners
Sentiment Computer Generated
White Daisy CS by Close to my Heart
All papers printed on CTMH White Daisy using the Best Friends Cartridge
Bird cut at 4.0
Layers cut at 4.0
White Opaque Pen
Green Ribbon from Offray

Thanks for looking!

Happy Crafting!