{ippity} Thanks

Here are just a few cards I whipped up today for a demonstration/workshop using the new set, BE BRAVE BRANCH OUT and JUST WANTED TO SAY.

Be sure to take advantage of the specials this weekend over on the Unity website if you are in need (or want) of some new rubber!

So here's another sad little Oliver while I was making cards.  Silly boy.  He doesn't realize that tomorrow, we have a full day planned with a long run in the woods and then an outing.

Bright Birthday

So here's a bright card I created last night while enjoying the release party!  I just love this new {ippity} image and especially the sentiment, because it's so silly....and we all like silly, yes?

Counts as Fruit

You can pick up this little jewel alone OR you can get a bundle of all the amazing sets in this release.  Here's the details on that.

$38.00

It's $38.00, which offers a great savings over purchasing the stamps individually...and remember, you can always use your KOTM or SMAK coupons when you purchase {ippity}...and they work on the bundles too for even MORE savings.  This bundle is ONLY available this weekend, so hurry up...go get it NOW.

But wait, there's more!

Because this is the release weekend, there are, as usual, some pretty sweet deals going on.  Who doesn't need more rubber heading their way?  Did you see the other Unity stamps released?

For {ippity}, you will need to pick a chick before making selecting the rubber....I'm a chick if you aren't already purchasing from one of the other splendid women. You'll be able to recognize me by my MUG (Yikes is right, yes?).

Anyway, this card is making it's way to a special someone's house for her birthday!  Yay!

Groovy Reveal and {Ippity} Release

Today is the big day!  Some new {ippity} is being released!

Isn't this a great image?  I always loved VW van.  In high school, I dreamed of caravanning around, camping in one and living free.  See the world, no worries!

Well, I never had the pleasure of owning one, but every time I see one, I get all nostalgic.

You'll need to head over to the Unity website to get some new stuff!  Just give me a "click" (You'll have to pick a chick) and you can get your hands on these!

Here's the line-up:

If you use an {ippity} image in a project, shoot me a comment (anytime, anywhere on my blog), and I'll help you show it off on my Pinterest account: HERE.

Groovy Birthday Card

A birthday isn't complete without a birthday card, right?  So, here is a take on a card that is ALSO a gift package.  I love this simple design.  So fun.

And this is also a little sneak peak of the upcoming {ippity} release, which is happening THIS THURSDAY (8-Mar).  

You'll have to wait until tomorrow to see the rest of the hidden image!  This as well as all the other releases will be available for purchase starting on Thursday.  

The release party will include a hop to get you inspired!

Deer Tick on Oliver! Poor Baby

 

Oliver reporting here for Mom who is quite distraught.   Do I look worried.  I should be!

She found a deer tick on me! I've been feeling particularly sleepy the past week or so. She thinks it's because of the tick! I've been vaccinated for Lyme's disease too! I hope she's wrong.

In this shot, she said it had the typical ring around the bite and was very red.  She could not get the head out.  YUK!  I guess I'm stuck with a deer tick head in my body.  I think I might faint.

Easy Labels for Hand Knits

So, the gift to my friend wasn't  complete without a pretty label.

I even pulled out my old typewriter to type up the care instructions.

Cozy Style

This morning, I have been playing around with Photoshop on a photo of a knitted headband I made. I'm trying to learn a little more about using and making PNG files, texturing, etc.  I'd like to make a digital scrapbook and have it printed, but most of the stuff I've made so far has seemed flat and unexciting.

I made this headband for a friend for her birthday....and the centerpiece is changeable (it is attached with a button!)  I'm going to make another embellishment that is more earthy.  She's an earthy gal and this will keep her ears warm whilst toiling in her food garden this early spring.

Lately I've been addicted to knitting (last two weeks I made a bunch of cowls) while watching the entire 4 seasons of Felicity on Netflix. I guess I was reliving college, but not reliving the drama of that age.  Have you seen them?  Felicity had quite the love drama going on.

I have to say, tho, that over the course of those seasons I DID develop quite the crush on Noel and Ben too.  But I seriously doubt there are ANY fellas out there like that. I haven't seen one yet at those ages willing to sit and "TALK" about any problems...or even address them, and certainly not raise the discussion.  My hubby is an awesome, loving man, but well, never mind...let's just say that these guys were like beautiful man-versions of an emotionally balanced woman!  Oh, and I don't think I know any emotionally balanced women either (not at ages 18-26 at least!)

I have a style question (serious), what sort of embellishment would be stylish on a knitted headband? I'm curious, because I don't think I have a good sense of style for things like this (and I don't wear headbands because of my shrunken head and lack of thick luscious hair.) 

I'm thinking about making a bunch for gifts and charity fund raising....and possibly for next holiday.

Is this more suited for a child? What sort of embelly would an adult wear?  I'm going to experiment some more...on knitting stylish headbands AND Photoshop.

Fun in White Clay Creek

My favorite part of the day is when I get the opportunity to take my little dogs into a nearby park to frolic in the woods.  This trail is a nice and lengthy 3.1 miles for their little legs, giving them a little exercise and fun.  It's particularly nice when I get a chance to do it in the morning, because there are very few other folks around, making for a mostly nice and quiet adventure.  [Oliver really loves to bark like crazy at anything that makes a noise...but especially the mountain bikers and other runners...very annoying]

Oliver and Layla near the beginning of the wood

For those questioning my love for my dogs...Not to worry, the dogs are leashed.  I photoshoped out the leashes in many of these shots.

Pretty Layla wondering what I'm doing with my camera

Layla resting on a bike ramp

There are two fields that when there aren't many people around, I'll let them run free and off their leashes.  Here Layla was taunting Oliver trying to get him to chase her.  They get SO happy when they see that we're approaching this field, because they know I'm gonna set them free.

What a great smile Layla has, yes?

Oliver is so used to the camera now that all I have to do is say, "Sit" and "Look here".  He is such a great poser!

Near the end of our walk, the clouds were really moving in and these GIANT turkey vultures were looking for a snack!