Wednesday Valentine Wowzer

Hello Crafty Ones!

I am here to show you my I Heart Ippity project, hooray:)

I have used a lot of different stamp sets for this;)

The polka dot gift bag, I picked up over at Deena Ziegler.com.

I made a heart shrinky dink with some Grafix Arts Red Shrink Film.

Inside my gift bag is a candy filled tube of M & M’s.

Plastic tube and papers are from my workplace, Ben Franklin Crafts in Grass Valley, CA.

Now to let you know all the stamps I used, get ready….

Born in my Heart

Washi this Love

Let your heart take Flight

A little bit of Washi

Devoted

What do you think?  Wouldn’t you love to get a Valentine like this?

I hope I have “WOW”ed you today!  Thank for stopping by and visiting.

This has been Jeannie from The Polka Cabana with today’s I Heart Ippity‘s post.

Fall Ball Blog Hop

Welcome to the Fall Ball Blog Hop, brought to you by the design teams of Made Especially For You and I Heart {ippity}!

Here we go..my project is done!  Sorry for the delay!!

 

 

Today we’re happy to share with you all sorts of fall-themed projects to get you in the mood for a season full of crisp leaves, bountiful pumpkin patches, warm apple cider, and all those other things we love that make fall such a wonderful time of year.

 

If you’ve come from Karen’s blog,  you’re in the right place. If you just came across the hop and would like to start at the beginning, please visit Made Especially For You.

 

For my project, I created a ….

fun and colorful fall card.

I am using 2 different sets.  Gurnsey Gingham and New Season New Wonder.

I thought it was appropriate to use apples for this fall blog hop, and here is a secret for you….I found out I don’t have any Fall {ippity} sets!  OOPS!!

But, look, I made it work any how!!  My fabulous papers are all coordinated and matching, thanks to the lovely Deena Ziegler. Be sure to check out her card kits.

We also have some wonderful sponsors giving away prizes to those who comment on every stop of the hop!

Paper Piecings by Nikki
$15 Gift Certificate

Scraptastical Kreations

$20 Gift Certificate

The winners of the blog candy will be announced on Made Especially For You on Tuesday September 18th. Please make sure to leave your contact information when commenting to be eligible to win!

 

Your next stop is Pam’s blog  Here’s the complete lineup in case you get lost along the way:

Ashley –
http://.especiallymade.blogspot.com

Heather –
http://www.iheartippity.com

Kristy –
http://www.scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com

Gerry –
http://www.gerryscrafts.blogspot.nl

Cyndy –
http://www.arcyscraps.blogspot.com

Amy –
http://www.abstractsmixedwithextracts.com

Eileen –
http://www.scrappingactuary.blogspot.com

Sherri –
http://www.sherrithompson.blogspot.com

Karen –
http://simplyfrenzied-karen.blogspot.com

Jeannie –
http://polkacabana.wordpress.com/

Pam –
http://scrappinfabpam.blogspot.com

Emily –
http://www.emilyhammann.com

Robin –
http://www.thecricutscrapper.blogspot.com

Heather –
http://www.papercrafteranonymous.com

Jessica –
http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com

Laura –
http://scrappinaroundtheclock.blogspot.ca

Happy Hopping!

Why is this caged bird singing?

Did you get my reference to the famous book?

See my Caged Hummingbird?

I am still having a ton of fun with dies from the August New Release.

The new dies I have used on the card are Bird Cage, Hummingbird, Celtic Whimsy and Embellishment #2.

Dies that are not from the new release are Scalloped Rectangle’s, and Mini Fanciful Flourish.

I am so impressed with the intricate pattern of the Celtic Whimsy.  It cut easily and is such an impressive pattern.  This is easily one of my new favorites.

I also love the new Bird Cage.  What a gorgeous design.

Have you had a chance to head on over to our Challenge blog?

I just peeked and we are up to 41 entries already!  WOW, it’s not even the weekend yet.

The theme is anything goes.  Remember you do need to use a Cheery Lynn Designs dies in your project/card to qualify, but still anything goes?  What have you got to lose?

Have a great weekend!  This has been Jeannie from The Polka Cabana with today’s Cheery Lynn Designs post.

Wednesday Wowzer Thursday!

Hello Everyone, It’s me Wednesday’s Child on a Thursday.  Yesterday was the new release BLOG HOP, so I am posting today instead.

I made up a pretty card to say farewell to a retiring co-worker.

I am using the set called Flowers + Friends = Priceless.

As many times as I have used this set, I never tire of it.

I couldn’t find an “I miss you” sentiment quickly enough, so I used some mini type letters.

Hopefully there is enough room for lots of people to sign their names.

My papers are from a past Deena Ziegler card kit. I love grabbing my kits when I am in a hurry.  I always use my own design but at least the guess work of the colors and paper matching is done and I get to focus on the design of the card instead!

I hope I have WOW’d you even if it is Thursday!  This has been Jeannie posting for I Heart {ippity}, have a great day!

I Love You card with Cheery Lynn Designs New Release dies

Hello Everyone…This is Jeannie with a beautiful card to show off some of the new release of Cherry Lynn Designs dies.

In the top left corner I have used the new Butterfly Out die.

The bird on the branch is a combination of the new Hummingbird die and Embellishment #2 set.

The delicate flower is made from the Build a Flower #2 Plate.

I’ve embellished some of the flowers and the butterfly with some i-rocks from Imaginisce, leftover from our fun joint swap with them.

My card is based on a design and products from a kit from Deena Ziegler.

I hope you have enjoyed my creation today.  I live for making these weekly creations, I really do!

Cheery Lynn Designs are magical to work with and this new release, WOW!!  That about says it all!

Have a great weekend, this has been Jeannie with The Polka Cabana posting for Cheery Lynn Designs.

Be sure to stop by the Cheery Lynn Designs challenge blog and enter this week’s Doily Challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree at the store.

Wednesday Wowzer with {ippity} stamps

Today I am sharing a card I whipped up very last-minute for my, I Heart {ippity}, post.

I am using a set that is called Born of my Heart.

There are lots of great phrases in this new set.  I did not use the full phrase that went with this “LOVE”.

 But, that is what is so great about this set.

You can break the phrases apart and use bits and pieces or use the phrases and words “as is.”

I was able to create this card in literally no time at all since this is a card I have from one of my older kits from my delightful friend and mentor, Deena Ziegler.

I love to buy her kits and sometimes I create her cards like her diagrams say to and other times like with this one, I just kind of do my own thing!

 I hope you have liked my WOWZER for today!

This has been Jeannie with The Polka Cabana with today’s post.

Welcome Little Baby Sunshine

If you have been following us this week over on Joys Life Design Team, you know we are focusing one SHAPED CARDS.

My shaped card, as you can see, is a bottle.

Using the PUN IN THE SUN stamp set, I embossed the phrase “Hello Sunshine” onto the card.

I then made my own sunshine peeking from underneath the bottle rim.

The green words are just printed off the computer to match the color scheme of the card.

I just love how this all came together.  Wouldn’t this make an adorable card for a new baby?

I hope you have enjoyed  my card today..this has been Jeannie from The Polka Cabana with today’s post.

Most of the card supplies are from an older Deena Ziegler Kit I had.

I Heart {ippity} meets Deena!

I have someone to thank today for helping meet my deadline to I Heart {ippity} earlier than usual!

For those of you are new, be sure to read about my FAVORITE CARD DESIGNER, Deena Ziegler.

Here is the link to my post about her.

http://polkacabana.wordpress.com/2010/11/01/this-will-be-my-favorite-post-ever-be-sure-to-read/

I have lots of card kits that I still need to make, so I grabbed a card and sort of made it my base.

I used the {ippity} set called BECAUSE OF YOU.

I love this card for so many reasons!

First of all the colors.  Did you know my favorite color in the world is red?

I also love using the applique stitch on my machine for edging cards.

Lastly, I love the POLKA DOTS!  I have said it before and I will say it again, they just make me happy.

I have to tell you these {ippity} stamps are the best.  I Heart {ippity} has fabulous prices so go on over and order yourself a set if you don’t already own any!

You will love them and that is a promise!

Thanks for stopping by, have a great Wednesday!

Supplies used:

Paper – Deena Ziegler Supplies

Dies – Cheery Lynn Designs

Pearls – Viva Pearl Pen

Lettering – Authentique Paper

Ribbon – Offray

Authentique Paper, a family affair!

I am a happy, happy & proud mom today!  Why?

You all know I love my hobby and I do dedicate a lot of time to doing what I love.  It is what makes me happy, makes me feel important and I truly love what I do.

I often find myself in my craft room surrounded by children who often want to do exactly what I am doing.

At times it is annoying but at times it is truly fulfilling.

Yesterday was such a day.

I had finished my Authentique Paper sketch challenge and had thought to get my kids in on it.

My 7 yo so, bailed, he just was too stressed about the sketch, being a literal child, he though he had to use the word TITLE in his page and just could not get beyond that!

My 12 yo daughter had a tough time getting started but I help her a little in the beginning and let her know she had to do it on her own, I could not TELL her what to do.

I cut out things on the Expression that she wanted and gave her some tips on adhesives, etc. let her have free rein at MY TABLE!!

Here is the Authentique Paper Sketch for the current challenge:

Well, I am so proud to show you my daughters very 1st layout EVER based on this sketch.  Meaning this is the first page she has ever made!

What do you think?

 She decided on using the BLISSFUL for her layout.

This is our dog..Tico Torres DeGruccio.  He is named after Bon Jovi’s drummer!

 The thing about my 12 you making this layout…she said to me when she was working on this, “I finally get why you can do this all day!”  I asked her what she meant and she said, “This is just so much fun!”  I told her, “I love you and I am so proud of you!” then we both giggled realizing we are both paper junkies!

She had so much fun with her layout, she made this card later in the evening.

She wanted to make sure I put this online also.

 This is a card from on of my Deena Ziegler kits that I hoard like a squirrel with food in the winter.

Now, I get to show you my Authentique Paper layout for the Sketch challenge.

I have used products from the line called UNCOMMON.

My younger children and I have a thing for pugs.  We adore them!

 When my youngest daughter and I took my oldest daughter to Utah to drop her off at BYU, my little one got a chance to meet a cute little pug named Coco.

 They instantly connected and I got some cute pictures of them

On the way home we found this adorable polka dot purse with a pug inside and of course could not say no.

The new toy pug is now of course named Coco, after the real Coco.

Thank you for visiting today.

Please get on over to the Authentique Paper blog and join our challenge!  There is a fun Paper Goodie pack from Authentique Paper that will go to one lucky winner, so now you have your incentive!  Get on over there and PLAY!!

Have a great rest of your Sunday!

 Once again here is the link to the challenge.

http://authentiquepaper.blogspot.com/2011/09/september-sketch-challenge.html

I Heart {ippity} & Authentique Paper = SPLENDID!!

I have been in a whirlwind the past week!  Traveled across 2 states, said goodbye to my oldest daughter and left her at college and I am still trying to catch up with the many things I have and want to do.

Today is my card for the I Heart {ippity} blog.  I did not make it to be a Wednesday Wowzer, so I will call it a Thursday Treat!

This one will be up for grabs, so keep on reading!

I made this for the {ippity} opportunity challenge. Here is the link:

http://unityopportunity-challenge.blogspot.com/2011/08/1-2-3-challenge.html

This one is as easy as 1-2-3!!

1 stamped image or sentiment

2 colors of cardstock

3 patterned papers

I used the {ippity} set called:

Because Of You

I am still in the NEWLYWED shock of being on the Authentique Paper team and can’t stop wanting to use this fabulous paper!

I used paper from the SPLENDID line.

The blue cardstock is more of a blue-green but I could not get the lighting right for some reason, oh well!

I lifted a card design from Deena Ziegler, I just don’t remember what month it was she used this layout!

I am so blessed to have such fun products like {ippity} stamps and Authentique Paper to work with.

Everything came together just “SPLENDIDLY” for this card, now would you like a chance to win this card?

If you would like a chance to be in the drawing for this card I ask a couple of things,

1) Visit this post:   Leave a comment and let them know Jeannie sent you.

http://www.iheartippity.com/2011/09/thursday-card-by-polka-cabana.html

2) Become a follower of I Heart {ippity}

3) Visit this post:   Leave a comment and let them know Jeannie sent you.

http://authentiquepaper.blogspot.com/2011/08/uncommon-girly-things.html

4) Become a follower of  the Authentique Paper Blog 

5) Tell me your favorite {ippity} set and Authentique Paper line for an extra entry!

5) Leave comments on this post for each requirement you do and those are your chances.

You have till September 9, 2011 to enter this contest:)

Thanks for stopping by!  Have fun visiting I Heart {ippity} and the  Authentique Paper Blog !

Have a great Thursday!