Happy Hippity Hop!!!

Can you believe that January is over?  It is amazing how time flies....

Here are a couple of recent projects - the first one uses some vintage embroidered sheer trim I found at an antique mall.  I circled it numerous times and, finally, couldn't resist buying it.  I used Sizzix embossing folders for the solid cardstock and colored the little flower from "How You Doin" with a new set of Prismacolors (40% off at Asel Art Supply). I wasn't brave enough to trim the white card backing from the sheer trim but I do plan to try that next time when I am able to stitch the card.  Right now, my Big Shot and paper cutter are on top of my sewing cabinet so getting out the machine is a chore!

Here is my husband's idea of playing a joke on our beloved Rosemary - she is looking up at him and wondering why this object is not edible:-)  She's in her favorite afternoon sun retreat in her cat bed.  She is not spoiled at all....

Yesterday was my husband's birthday so I struggled with a masculine card.  I love these charms - they have a little hole at the top so I inserted these cool vintage brads in them.  I embossed the red paper with a Cuttlebug folder.  The papers are from the 365" 6x6 pad from Pink Paislee - I just love their paper!

Here's a closeup of the brad and charm - ignore my embossing powder error - it's part of the distressed feel of the card.

That's it for today!  I hope you all have a wonderful week and I thank you for stopping by!!!

Jennifer

Hippity Hop!!

Okay, so I can't actually hop right now - lots of knee trouble but it is getting better, I hope!

I am still behind on my Christmas thank you cards but here are a few I have made so far.  The last two have amazing handmade printed paper on them.  All use Ippity stamps.  The second card had a problem with the embossing portion - my glitter paper melted, too:-)  My friend will still love it, though....

I wish you all a happy Monday and have a great week!

Jennifer

2011's First Hippity Hop!!

Happy First Monday of the New Year - when the year is full of promise and hope....

This is a joint project that my friend and I made a while back - she had the fabulous idea of adding the ribbon and the flower - just the right touches for this card.  It also is appropriate for the new year - make every day the best!  That is the only resolution we should make!

You can buy this set from me - it is called "So This is Love"!  Just visit the sidebar and click on "Buy Now."  You won't regret it!

Jennifer 

FWF - Christmas Eve!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all the blog hoppers today!  These are a few of my tags, etc. for Christmas boxes and wrappers...

The first one is from Webster's pages - the photo didn't turn out well but the recipient loved it.  I love the artsy feel of these Websters Pages sets - they are so appealing.

The back of the box has my trademark, mittens of course.  They are from a past kit of the month (I couldn't find it on the website but it must be October).  Cute, huh?

Then, we have a few gift enclosure cards - the adorable snowmen are from one of the Jillibean Soup sets. I also used one of the Cosmo Cricket sets named for me (Mitten Weather) for the sentiments and snowflake.

I have lots of other projects to complete before Christmas strikes and I hope you all have a wonderful holiday with your families.

Remember to check out all the other bloghoppers here and look for the blinkie because someone is going to win 25 free stamps today:-)

And, check out the Unity sales - lots of stuff to buy with free shipping....

Jennifer

Hippity Hop Monday!!!

I shouldn't be Hippity Hopping since I've got so much Christmas stuff to do but here we go!  I made this cute set of coasters for one of my coworkers for Christmas.  She is very active in her church and I have been thinking for several months that I needed to use the "Devoted" set for her.  Since there are four scriptures, I thought I'd make a set of four coasters in four colors with the "Gurnsey Gingham" border.  They look a little rustic but I kind of like them!  I hope you do too....

They're not quite as I envisioned but I figure she can always re-gift them if she doesn't like them:-)

Have a great week, everyone!! And, remember to leave some love for all the other Hippity Hoppers here.

Jennifer

Hippity Hop!!

Happy Monday?  Today we go back to work after a wonderful 5-day vacation....well, actually, I go to the dentist first thing and then on to work:-(

Here is the card I made today - it didn't turn out quite as I expected but I kind of like it anyway. It is for my sister-in-law's birthday - she collects chickens and roosters and like the country vibe.  I used the new sets "Gurnsey Gingham," "Farm Fresh," and "Party Hat Wishes."  I tried to get the hat on the rooster but it wasn't quite right for the card.  SO, this is what we have:-) This is a card from a Recollections set of cards and envies I got at Michael's - this red matches the "Fired Brick" distress ink perfectly!

Remember to leave some love and visit all the other "chicks" today!

Jennifer

Blinkie Winner!!!!

Random.org picked number 16 - which happens to be StampingCathy.  I'll post this in the Unity FWF forum for today so you can claim your prize - also, PM me your address so I can send you an Ippity single - let me know which one you'd like:-)

Jennifer

Friends with Flair and Great Unity Black Friday Specials

Welcome to Friends with Flair - don't forget to visit Unity before you make the bleary-eyed rounds of the Black Friday brick and mortar retailers!  They have some great deals for you...

Here are a few more Christmas cards I made with my fabulous Unity stamps!   I am totally in love with the stamp sets they named for me - Mitten Weather - Love that sleigh and reindeer!  Can you tell?  Of course, there's an Ippity stamp mixed in as well....

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  Happy Shopping - go here for the great Unity sale!!!!  And, remember to look for the blinkie for a chance to win 25 random Unity stamps!  In fact, maybe you should keep scrolling down this page......

Woo hoo.....look who has the blinkie today!!!!  Remember to leave a comment for your chance to win 25 random, fabulous pieces of Unity rubber!!!  Just to make it more interesting, I'll throw in an Ippity single to the lucky winner - it will make a great stocking stuffer for one of your stamping friends!~

Happy Holidays!!!!
Jennife

Black Friday Specials from Mitten's Papercrafting

Why not be part of the retail Black Friday Extravaganza?!  We will refund shipping on all orders placed on Friday (contintental U.S. only) and throw a surprise single of our choice for every two sets you order!

Such a deal - Happy Thanksgiving to all!!!

Jennifer

Ippity Hippity Hop Monday!!

Happy Monday Everyone!! I, for one, am looking forward to tomorrow afternoon and five days off in a row!!!  Yippeee....

I went to Michael's this morning to buy some Mod Podge - of course, I found a few other goodies but them my eyes alit on these sets of 3" by 3" cards and envelopes by Recollections.  Each box has 30 cards and envelopes and they are $1.99 per box.  Such a deal, I couldn't pass it up.

Here are samples of all the card designs in the box...

One set has six patterns in red and green and the other has six patterns in the light blue family.

Can you see why they are a stamper's dream?  There is space to add your own images and sentiments with a minimum of time.

See what I came up with so far?  Those Ippity Christmas kits have just the right images and sentiments for these cute little cards.  These will make fabulous gift enclosures for Christmas....

Happy Turkey Day, Everyone!!  And, remember, Ippity stamps are the perfect gift for anyone...

Jennifer

Saturday - A Change of Pace

Just so you know, although most of my stamps may be from Unity, I do own stamps from other companies too!!

Here is a Christmas card I made using Verve stamps.  This is from the "Ornamental Christmas" set.  Verve sells beautiful clear stamps that make the most beautiful, clear impressions.  Look at the detail in this ornament!  It is so elegant and lovely....

This is part of a large group of cards I'll be mailing to my mother this week along with some Christmas stamps so she can get started on her Christmas card list....

Have a great Saturday!

Jennifer