Another Ippity Hop!

I'm on a roll!! Yay me! Really, with surgery this week and no preparation, I didn't think I would have anything to show you today. Thank the Lord for His healing touch!

Mother's Day is about done for Operation Write Home, so I've started thinking about Father's Day. Fortunately, we have the BEST stamp set for Father's Day!

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I love old cars, especially for father's day. Who hasn't either been give a car, helped to find a car or instructed in how to care for a car by a dad? My father was very instructive, but he didn't know I'd been sneaking out for years to drive for my half-brother at dirt tracks! I still have fond memories of my first car, and those memories inevitably lead back to dad!

I hope everyone had a very good weekend and your week is smooth sailing. Don't forget to set a little time aside for you to do what you love! Next on the hop is ArtsyEm with Art from the Heart!

Hugs!
~ky

Supplies: Ippity Authentic Man stamp set
Bazzill cardstock
May Arts wide ribbon
Offray silver twine
Spellbinder's nestabilities dies

Ippity Butterfly Extravaganza!

My dear friend, Eva, got a brilliant idea to have a blog hop focused on butterflies - not on a company or a color palette, but a theme. I love theme hops! Eva - thank you so much for doing this!

So - if you've just stopped by because your one of my adoring fans (insert laugh track here) - you might want to go over to Eva's blog and hop through all the sites. There are chances to win some wonderful prizes (thank you to all who are providing these goodies!), and tons of inspiration!

You know I have a few weaknesses: Ippity and Sweet Pea Stamps, Spellbinder's dies, Cuttlebug embossing folders, lots of texture, steampunk anything, and coloring. Wow - I managed to get all of that into this one card:

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I adore this luna moth inspired stamp created by Brigid Ashwood. The sentiment is from ippity - Just Wanted to Say. I know you'll want more details so here's a close up.

I've colored the image with Prismacolor pencils blended with Odorless Mineral Spirits. It's a bit hard to tell from the photo, but all the gearing, support bars and pin-striping is done with metallics.

I was blessed in my career as a biologist to have some very special butterflies in my care. I got to spend days exploring their biology, and captured the first photograph of mating behavior for the Diana Fritillary butterfly. One of my favorite projects was crafting a neglected landscape into the perfect habitat for this creature, and the other butterflies, plants and animals that share that habitat. Warm fuzzies here.

Ok - you've got several places to hop along to, and I do hope these flighty creatures can brighten your day. Spring is coming!

Hop on over to Sylvia's blog for a *gorgeous* butterfly project! You'll love it!


If you're here for the {ippity} blog hop, head over to Carole's blog!

Cheers!
♥ky

H{ippity} Hopping again!

Hello dear friends! It has been quite awhile since I joined you on the hop. I'm so thrilled to be seeing my friends and meeting new {ippity} fans! You should be hopping here from Mary's blog.

There's a new twist in the Unity forum - a weekly growing twisted challenge in {ippity}!

This looks so cool - it's a building challenge! Love it - {ippity} chicks come up with the greatest ideas! So - you're here for the hop, and to see what I got:

I used the Regal Greetings set (yes, it's an older one, but a classic) to make this card for a soldier. You all know I make cards for Operation Write Home, right? In fact, I have a challenge that you can play along with if you link me to two new cards that you will be sending to OWH for the soldiers to use. Details are in the post below (just click here).

I try to stay clean and simple, yet elegant for our soldiers. They deserve the best, and many of these cards will become treasured keepsakes. Won't you help?

I'm so glad you stopped by today to see what I've been up to. It's so good to hop among friends! Next, hop on over to the lovely and ever-talented JenMarie!

Cheers! ~ky♥

Feeling Inspired?

Hello all my friends! I know you're a Unity Addict because you are here - and because you're an addict, you know the best value in stamps is continually brought to you from Unity! 

This week, we have an inspiration challenge for you! This interesting photo has tons of neat components that you can draw from. You could use the colors, the arched doorway, the plants, the hanging flags...you could be clever and "dream up" what the building's purpose is and make a project along those lines. There are lots of options!

This is my little project, inspired by the photo. I loved the colors (which I didn't exactly have in my inks) and the rustic construction (see the cinder blocks on the side?). I pondered what this building was - a home that doubled as a worship site? I love the church bells! Hmmm. So that's kind of the thinking behind the tag.

I used one of my Tim Holtz texture fades on a #13 tag, and distress inks to approximate the building colors. I used the Ippity set, What Matters Most, with Memento Tuxedo Black ink for the images. I added gems from my IRock collection (did I mention that I ♥ this tool?), a felt flower from Papertrey Ink's die cuts, and some ribbon, button and fiber to top it off.

I hope you like my little project. It's so nice to finally have access to more of my supplies. Oh - I received the latest shipment of Ippity stamp sets, so you know I can supply your needs! I'll be posting images and prices soon!

Now - off you go. Check out the rest of the team's projects, and then link your inspired piece back to the All Things Unity blog by midnight Sept 18. Enjoy!!

Ta for now, ~ky

Better Late than Never

Ok - this was sooo not the weekend I wanted. My dear hubby was home sick with a throat/sinus issue, and he went to the doctor for meds. He was so thoughtful! He brought a bug home just for me! We were thinking we'd have a relaxing long weekend to recharge and recover. Wrong! Well - he did get better, but I just kept getting worse. Ugh! Today, he's back to work and I'm just beginning to feel better.

All that to say - I'm a little behind in crafting! Happy H{ippity} Hop Monday!!

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This is my project today. I adore folding paper. Inking it's fun too, but I really love making things out of folded shapes.

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Here it is a little from the side. My friend Tisha Yoast made a darling, simple card for the release of new Lawn Fawn stamps (yay Kelly!), and I fell in LOVE with that design.

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I hope you're having a wonderful day, and that you take a few minutes to do something just for you. You're worth it!! Head back over to the ippity blog for the rest of the list, and enjoy all the eye-candy!

Ta for now, ~ky

Hippity Hopping!

Happy Monday friends! The winter Olympics are over for another 4 years. Wow. They were great! Loved that we had an Olympic themed VSN too! You can still play - submissions are due at 10 pm Eastern tonight.

Meanwhile, back on the ranch we have {ippity} projects to share!

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I made this card for my challenge to use the technique of tea bag folding. It was a lot of fun to make! I started with 8 squares of Basic Grey and folded them using the kite fold.

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I really love the dimension with this! It's a little hard to see, but I also did some decorative scoring where the sentiment is. Fun!

Well, I hope you have a great day and enjoy everything on the hop (full list here). See you soon!

Cool runnings. Peace be the journey! ~ky

Hippity Hop!

Monday! I'm learning more reasons to love the beginning of the week. First, I love that it's {ippity} stamp day! Second...that my honey is home on Mondays! And today - we have SNOW!

Did you guys see the launch of our new challenge blog on Saturday? Oh Alice! I love everything to do with that story. It was one of the first 'chapter' books that captured my imagination. I've always loved to read! Come join us - we're gonna have a fun, curious time with off-the-wall challenges.

Don't forget I'm selling ippity - at about 17% off retail, and with a little surprise in each package. I also have some wonderful ribbons from May Arts! Check it out here!

Here's my card for today.

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That wide stripe down the left is some of the new May Arts ribbon. I am in love with this stuff! I must tell you, while making this card, I kept thinking about my buddy Jimmi - she hates winter! Here you go, Jimmi - a card designed specifically to bring spring here sooner! And yes, that's our Jinge-bear saying a big hello!

Are you still looking for an adhesive that plays well with vellum? I got a great demonstration at CHA of the adhesive Zip Dry. I've had several of my crafty friends recommend this product, but until I tried it, I was skeptical. Get you some...it's sensational!!

Ok - there are tons of terrific projects out there on the Hippity Hop today. Be sure to leave lots of love where you go. You never know who might need the little lift your words will give. Then hop over to Splitcoast in the Unity/Ippity forum to chat with everyone.

Off you go to Jen Marie for her darling project!

Ta for now! ~ky

It's Friday! Finally!

Let the weekend commence!

Have you seen the new Unity blog? Whoa! That's seriously beautiful, with such heartfelt contents. Love it! And I love that Angela is getting a chance to share her thoughts with us. Love reading her posts! You're here today to enjoy a little customer hop, and I'm delighted to join you!

I went a little different direction today. This week, we had some decisions to make. Some that weren't very hard, but required a lot of exploring. While I don't want to share the topic, I do want to share the process.

I have an art journal. I've been reading about Journal Spilling... it's a stream of consciousness thing. You write. Just pour thoughts onto paper. Feel it - write it. Honest thought, real feelings. You write on top of writing. Slide down that slope like an Olympic skier.

When it's all out...all there on paper...you cover it up. You bury the issue in beauty, and watch for it to emerge later from the cocoon you built, all pretty and grown up.

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I mixed gesso (a chalk/glue mixture used for surface prep), matte multi-medium (a gel that extends the drying time), and a drop of Ranger distress reinkers together, and painted general areas, using a color-blocking technique. I used Broken China, Peeled Paint, and Aged Mahogany reinkers for coloring.

After the gesso mix dried, I used Peeled Paint reinker mixed with multi-medium and a liner brush to paint the stems and leaves (across the bottom). I stamped bunches of grapes (Gina K stamp) with Memento over the color-blocked area to give the appearance of lilacs, and clear embossed them. Then I added rock candy stickles over the flowers to give the appearance of dew or frost. I also used Glimmer Mist (sunkissed peach, and turquoise blue by Tattered Angels) sprayed broadly over the page to give a nice shimmer.

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I cut a portion of bar coaster material and dipped it in melted Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel that had been color with regular embossing powder (a la Suze Weinberg). While it was still hot, I pressed the circular ornate plate stamp from the Unity January 2010 kit of the month to emboss the enamel, brushed the resulting negative image with perfect pearls (gold), and rubbed it with Patina stickles. Then I added a metal flower and leaf with a long fastener (Tim Holtz, idea-ology Foliage) and adhered it to the page. I stamped one of my favorite Proverbs passages from {ippity} Devoted on velum, heat embossed it and applied it to the page.

Whew! All that to say.... I put all my angst onto this page, and turned negative energy into something positively beautiful. Now I can look back on that day and think about how that difficult decision made me stronger, and by giving it over to the Lord to handle, I can wait for the beauty of His timing to bring the perfect answer.

Don't forget - tomorrow marks the debut of Oh Alice! A curious collection of unusual challenges that I know will have you jumping down the rabbit hole to enjoy!

Now, back to the hop! Don't forget to check out Unity's new blog, and the deal of the day! Happy hopping!

Cool runnings ~ Peace be the journey!  ~ky

Beautiful Monday!

Welcome my dear friends to yet another wonderful, beautiful Monday! DH and I are hoping to go to town for a bit of recreation - movies and food! Sort of a belated Valentine's Day. So...I'm gonna get an early start on things for today.

Some of you may have read about my cat, Bitty-kitty, also known as Dyna, and now Dyna Dot... Curiosity didn't kill the cat, but it sure left it's mark! She really wanted some lovin' but rubbed up on my Adirondack ink refill bottle instead! LOL! She's a cutie, a rescue, she's 8 years old, and weighs 6 pounds. She's T.I.N.Y. and full of cATTiTuDE!

{my tiny Maine coon dancer...}

Ok - here's my project. I love scripture, and I've got a small library of studies I've done, books and study aids. I love the word of my Lord. I'm not always the best child in His family, but I know He loves me and I love Him. So this card was just a product of feeling thankful, and represents how His word is the center of my heart and home.

I hope you enjoyed your stop here. Please remember to leave a comment, and check out the rest of the {ippity} peeps for this wonderful release day! If you'd like to reserve a stamp set from the new release, please email me at scrapacat at yahoo dot com. I am also adding a line of May Arts ribbons to my sales list, if you are interested....drop me a note!!

And...one final announcement: I have been selected as one of the Twisted Thirteen!! Wahooooo!!! Check it out at Oh Alice! We're going to be hosting some WICKED challenges with twisted themes, and wonderful inspiration based on the upcoming release of Jim Burton's Alice in Wonderland! You don't want to miss out! We start with challenges on this Thursday....and nothing is what it seems!

Cool runnings - Peace be the journey! ~ky

It's MONDAY!

Wow! Wasn't this Superbowl the BEST we've seen in a few years? Congrats to the Saints!!

It's Monday again - and that means two things, the end of the football season (BOO) and the beginning of another week in Ippity! Yay!! I am also looking forward to the beginning of a new year of NASCAR!

Time for another H{ippity} Hop!

Today's card uses Jillibean Soup papers, and {ippity}'s Devoted set. Love this card. Did you see all the new Spellbinder dies that are coming out this month? Oh my GOSH but I have got to get some of those!

Something else you may have noticed today, but I am no longer on the Queen Kat Design team. Many of you know that I really wanted to be on that team, mostly because of the fabulous art of Maigan Lynn! Well, after spending 9 days on the road and at CHA with the owner, I began to see that this is not a company I want my name associated with. As a result, we have parted ways.

I'm kinda strange that way - I don't take kindly to people who run other people down just so they feel taller. I'm fiercely loyal to my friends, just so we're all clear on that point...

Here's another little project that I will share. It was the {ippity} make and take at CHA. I LOVE this little project, and it was so much fun to watch the Unity guys helping people make them. Great memories, so much fun!

Ooops...can't show you that just yet. Sneak peeks don't start until Feb 15th! You're just gonna have to wait. It will be so very worthwhile though!!

Ok - I'll send you on your way. Leave me a comment, and head back over to the {ippity} blog for the complete list of talented, genuine, precious ladies who've worked up projects for you. Delight in your friends!

Click here to go to Anita' blog and see her beautiful project!

Ta for now, ~ky

Hippity Hoppin' into spring!

Well....CHA is over, and it's February. Hmmm...must be spring I hear coming down the street.

I have not made an original item in 2 weeks. TWO WEEKS! Yikes! It did NOT go smoothly either! Wow...really need to not take a long break like that if I can help it.

Loving all my finds from CHA. One of the BEST parts of CHA was meeting all the wonderful ladies that have meant the world to me in all the online forums. I really get a little choked up when I think of the sweet times we had...maybe that's why I haven't processed all the pictures yet. Hugs to all of you!

One of the other great treats for me was stepping into the Ippity sales world. I cannot tell you how great the response was from the public when they got to hold {ippity} sets in their hands. It truly is an amazing, one-of-a-kind opportunity. I heard over and over that {ippity} could teach [another large stamp company] a thing or three about home sales! You go, Angela!!

I am now selling {ippity}!! Wahoo!!

The new sets are so awesome - you are going to want them ALL! Oh...and Angela has made a wonderful new handle just for {ippity}. I really wanted to bring it home, but it's not being released just yet. Enough blabbering...you've got a hop to be on. Here's my project:

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I made this card using the current Card Positioning System sketch, and the Just Wanted to Say set. The paper is from We R Memory Keepers' Madame Royale palette.

Don't forget to swing back by tomorrow - I will have my first Queen Kat Designs project for our hop tomorrow. Hope you have a lovely day! Hop back over to the {ippity} blog for the full list, or go on to Tenia for the next stop on the hop!

Cool runnings ~ peace be the journey. ~ky

H{ippity} Hop! Live from Anaheim - it's CHA Nights!

Oh my...we are having a blast here at CHA. So much to see, so many people to meet, so much to do...it's fantastic! We're just across the street from Disney, but the park can't even turn a head compared to the beauty and fun in the Convention Center!

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I love how generous all the attending companies and businesses have been. Not only have we been treated to demonstrations of products and patient instruction from industry leading crafters, but we've been given samples to take home for experimenting. I cannot wait to show you things I've learned!

I was able to learn from Heidi Swapp using Tattered Angels products - the differences, the nuances, her favorites, her tricks and tips. It was *awesome*!

Heidi Swapp shows attendees how to use new Tattered Angels' products.

Beautiful people. Graciously sharing. Encouraging, empowering, evolving.

I love it. LOVE it!!

So...I've been a little distracted, I've been a lot overstimulated, and a lot sleep deprived. This is the project I tossed together using my Make and Take from Basic Grey's new Kioshi line.

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Yes, I know...it's not a great project, but it is something terrific to me...it's a moment in time that will remind me of CHA for years to come. It will remind me of the ippity girls, and Kelly, from Kentucky, at Basic Grey who talked to me of how she came to work for them. Beautiful people, the heart of every product and every company I've come in contact with so far.

Imperfect people, imperfect companies...doing what they do, and putting themselves out there to help us take the next step along our creative pathway. I hope you are inspired to try something, just for the fun of seeing what you get when X meets Y and gets combined with Z. Such fun!

Oh - I'm an {ippity} chick now... watch out for future sales!! You are going to LOVE the new sets. LOVE LOVE LOVE them! See you soon with more CHA updates!

Cool runnings - peace be the journey.  ~ky

It's a Royal H{ippity} Hop!

I have *wonderful* news!! I was selected to be a Royal Stamping Maid for Queen Kat Designs! Yippie skippie!!! I'm so excited!

Now...back to your regularly scheduled blog hop...

I combined my {ippity} stamps with Gina K's stamp TV sketch challenge to create this:

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Yep - Gina K's new pink palette of papers! Those who know me may just roll over - I used *PINK*!!! LOL! Well, it's a seasonal thang, ya know? The heart (stamped 4 times) is from Life's Little Moments, and the sentiment is from Because of You.

Those of you who think stamping requires a big investment take note: all of my {ippity} projects have been created with just two sets. Just TWO! I love how versatile these sets are! And Unity makes them super affordable with top notch quality!

Ok - got a ton of projects to work on for CHA. I hope I'll see a bunch of you there. If not, keep an eye on this blog. I plan to post as many photos as I can and give you a running narrative. Thanks for your comments - they mean so much to me!

Hop back to the {ippity} blog for the full list! Enjoy the hop!

Cool runnings - peace be the journey! ~ky

H{ippity} Hop! Easter's on it's way...

Hello my friends out in blogland! If it's Monday and you're here, there's only one likely reason - it's H{ippity} Monday!! Yay!!

I created another page in my art journal to commemorate my trek down Project 365 (which may de-evolve into Project 52). I did a project like this back on 2004, except we focused on 7 days. It was intense, taking repeat pictures of the things that repeated in that week, and joyous for all the 'odd' things that also got captured by my camera.

So this time, I'm going to focus on capturing a picture each day for a full year. Ok, ya caught me...I also got a new digital 35mm SLR for Christmas! Thanks Dad! This project will also serve as a 'getting to know you' period for me and my new toy! Wanna play along? Go ahead!! SCS also has a forum if you want to get involved there.

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What do you think? I just love creating in my art journal. Yes...I'm reaching all sorts of ways 'out of my box.' Hmmm...that gives me a visual - maybe I need to draw that right now. Hmmm... No smart remarks from the peanut gallery!

Have a great time while you check out all the other great projects today! Play along with the weekly challenge HERE.  Now - off to Elisabeth's blog!

Cool runnings. Peace be the journey! ~ky

H{ippity} H{ippity} Hop!

It's amazing how quickly a little change can make Mondays so much better! I look forward to Mondays now, because I get a whole bunch of inspiration and eye candy from all the {ippity} fans! Be sure to visit everyone on the list by starting at the {ippity} blog!

I made a really simple birthday card. I wanted something grown-up enough for my son (turning 17!!), masculine in color, but with just a hint of playfulness. This is what I came up with:

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I used Gina K pure luxury In the Navy base weight, Basic Grey Nook & Pantry cupcakes (fun!), Gina K pure luxury sweet corn cardstock, Memento Paris Dusk ink, Ranger scattered straw distressing ink, Offray ribbon, Basic Grey bling, Cuttlebug Swiss dot embossing folder and Spellbinders Labels 1 dies.

I hope you find a lot of little treasures along the hop. Don't forget - new {ippity} sets will be out in February!! I can hardly wait! Click here to go back to the {ippity} blog.

Cool runnings ~ peace be the journey!  ~ky

Happy New Year!!!!

Well, friends - it's a New YEAR! We spent the new year with our furry family, but thinking of good friends and family scattered across the world. I'm so excited for all the possibilities this new year holds. Here's a little card for you to enjoy today:

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I hope you like it. Yes, it's {ippity} by Unity. I cannot wait until the new sets are released. I believe {ippity} is looking at February, after CHA. I cannot wait for CHA - I'm looking forward to finally meeting so many friends in real life! I have a new project that I'm working on...hopefully I can get this up and running this week. Please check back!!
See you all soon!

Cool runnings ~ peace be the journey. ~ky

Recipe: Gina K pure luxury base weight cardstock, Ippity stamps, Memento ink, Michael's bling and ribbon, Versamark, SU silver embossing powder.

H{ippity} Blog Hop!

Wow - last one of the year. I am happy to congratulate all the Unity team on bringing {ippity} into reality. It's quite an undertaking! I love that they include their customers in a weekly hop. Be sure to stop at the {ippity} blog to see the whole list! I'm so excited to see new names on our list of blogs! Welcome ladies! Here's my project:

Yes, I used Unity, {ippity}, and Gina K in the construction of this card, along with Basic Grey and Offray ribbon. I hope you enjoyed this card! Keep hopping - there's lots of inspiration!

Cool runnings - Peace be the journey. ~ky

Refocus!

Welcome to the H{ippity} Hop! You should be coming here from Jodi's blog. If not, start at the {ippity} blog and hop along for some stellar projects!

So here's another little project I worked up using my {ippity} stamps. I put this together after I revamped my studio supplies, getting back to MY basics.

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Yes, I followed Tim Holtz's 12 days of Christmas tags, but this was a total jump off from his work. This was always the basis for designing my scrapblook pages - distressing, inks, texture, focus. I felt like in the past 8 months that I was experimenting with stamps.

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Now, I feel like I have incorporated stamps as a regular tool - just like you would pick up a brad, or distress and edge on paper. Stamps are now an integral part of my work rather than a 'stamp and color' sideshow.

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I use to reach for premade embellishments back 'in the day'. Now, I am confident in making my own pieces that are much closer to original art rather than an assemblage of other's productions. Happy, I am! I absolutely loved making this paper rose. Tim Holtz can show you how.

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I am once again whole and happy. Have you noticed a change or a settling into your basic comfort zone? I spent the last year totally out of mine, and coming back feels so good. Tell me your story!

Do you want to share a weekly exercise to focus on incorporating your life into your art? Does your muse need a little push? Stay tuned - I will be starting something exciting just after the new year!

Next on the hop is Carolina! She's such a great crafty talent!

Cool runnings, my friends! Peace be the journey!  ~ky

Simplifying

As this year draws to a close, I am taking some time to reflect. I am amazed at how quickly this year has passed. I'm thankful for friends I've met, and friends I've been able to draw closer to. I'm filled with excitement for the coming year, particularly with my art. I'm grateful for opportunities that have led me to where I am.

I'm stepping down from my design team duties so that I can refocus and prepare for new things with the new year. Sunshine and Ildi - I am honored to have served as your designer! I will still be following your work! Thank you for all the encouragement and love you've shared on my behalf. You are forever in my heart!

Today I have a project to share with you that I think you'll like.

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I had so much fun with this card! I pulled out all kinds of things and just dabbled and played like a little kid with their first fingerpaint set!

I started with a 4 x 5.25 inch piece of Creative Imaginations paper, and applied a layer of Gesso white acrylic primer. I ran the piece through my cuttlebug with the box embossing folder that I had inked with Versamark. I applied Ranger distressed embossing powder to the areas where Versamark had inked. These combined treatments gave the primary large area a very unique texture and opacity. Love this!!

Next, I used my {ippity} stamps to make individual flowers, the sentiment label, and the numbers border down the side. (secret note: where the numbers are started out as a photo print of Gina K's digital papers that I sanded and stamp over - try it!) I stitched it together, punched a coordinating CI paper scrap with my border punch and tucked it behind the numbers. Distressed the sentiment label, added 2 brads, buttons for flower centers with stickles for "eyes", and attached pieces of Cat's Pajamas' ribbon vines for the stems.

CUTE as a BUG! I tell ya, it's even cuter in real life! Ok, now I've got the giggles. Yes, this is one of the projects where I revert to my "old" style just a little. Monday's post will be the full reveal...hope you're intrigued!

Cool Runnings my friends - peace be the journey!
~ky

Snow in Ippity!

Welcome to the second H{ippity} Hop! If you've just happened upon my blog, start here so you don't miss a thing. Yum! I've seen a lot of very nice projects using Ippity stamps this week! Here's mine:

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I loved this challenge to use snow on your card. However, I didn't have any winter Ippity stamps to use! So, I let the images 'speak' to me. What could be better than having snow on mushrooms? Having one of the mushrooms stand out from the others as making good times GREAT! LOL! And yep, that background piece is from Unity.

Here's a closer view of the texture and dimension included on this card:

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I really enjoy the look of liquid applique on cards. I've tried several products, but this comes closest to actually resembling snow. Here's what my backyard looked like lately:

I love snow. LOVE it!! Our home has a long history - this was the first house on the property, but now it's just a storage building. It has a lot of character!

You should invest in a little ippity. It's very affordable. JenMarie is my pusher...eh...supplier! Then you can play along! Next week's ippity challenge is to use your stamps to create your own patterned paper. That's gonna be a lot of fun! Check out the details here, and play along!

Ok - you're off to the next blog on the hop. Michelle!!! I love her stuff.

Ta for now! ~ky