{ippity} with Alex

Bleach Stamping

2011-11-24T03:39:00.000-08:00

This week I had some fun with a technique that I had only dabbled in a long time ago. And I discovered that I LOVE IT!!! Stamping with household bleach is so darn cool. I planned some cards for a class coming up soon (you can check out a sneak peek HERE) and while I had it all out I had some fun with some Ippity stamps also. Check out my card.

I love that you never know how it will turn out. So Fun!

Thanks for stopping by,

I'm Dreaming of a Shabby Chic Christmas

2011-10-26T20:34:00.000-07:00

And my crafting is reflecting that! These are the cards that I designed for a recent class down at Catchy Crafts and I thought I would also share some kits on Etsy for those people who are not close enough or just can't make it to the location.

I love working in these colours and I think they are a nice fresh approach to the festive season coming. The kit can be found HERE and includes all you need to construct the three different cards. You just have to stick it all together. Easy as!

Christmas Tags on Etsy

2011-10-17T01:36:00.000-07:00

I got some new goodies to play with the other day and thought I would create some fun Christmas tags for my Etsy store. Here they are and you can purchase them HERE if you like what you see.

Made with gorgeous Bo Bunny Christmas papers.................

and Spellbinders Heirloom Ornament dies.

Finished off with a sentiment, eyelet and rustic twine. So cute to add to you parcels, cards, Christmas tree or scrapbook pages. Be quick as I only have limited sets.

Cheers

Cherish Your Dreams

2011-10-13T04:00:00.000-07:00

I love the 'vintage-ness' of this stamp set. The cute butterfly, the gorgeous corner stamp.......so fun to play with. Here is what I have created to show you:

And here is the full stamp set images.

If you would like this set you can purchase it over HERE for only $30 including postage Australia wide. You won't regret it, it is a truly gorgeous stamp set.

Cheers

Ippity Catalogue

2011-10-11T14:52:00.000-07:00

Here is the full Ippity Catalogue for your perusal. Let me know if there is any stamp set you are interested in, I would be happy to get it in for you if I don't have it in stock already.

Open publication - Free publishing - More craft

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells

2011-09-12T16:09:00.000-07:00

.............jingle all the way!

Yep, Christmas is just around the corner and yesterday in the mail I received the Cardmaking, Stamping & Papercraft Christmas Special magazine. While reading it this morning with my coffee I found myself very inspired and full of Christmas spirit. Go out and grab your copy to get you started on your Christmas cards.

Inside the magazine Jane Clark (technical editor) featured the card I sent her last year in the Readers Gallery and also featured the stamp set in the stamp section. Isn't that so nice of her? Thanks Jane. I love it when people appreciate the effort you go to with handmade cards, especially at Christmas. Here is the card that that I sent her:

I just love that German glass glitter around the diecut edge, don't you?

So after I finished my coffee my fingers got itching to make a card. So I pulled out Season of Joy and got busy. Within 15 minutes I had this little card finished and ready to share with you. How quick is that?

Here is the stamp set images, it features a huge 16 stamps including frames and sentiments and is only $30 (including postage in Australia). So pop on over to Etsy HERE to grab your set to get busy on your Christmas cards. This set makes it SO easy.

Cheers

Quick card to share

2011-09-05T04:43:00.000-07:00

Been busy but just wanted to share this cute card I created the other day.

Created with this Ippity set.

Father's Day Card +

2011-08-26T23:43:00.000-07:00

I know, I am a day late coming to share these cards with you. But here are the cards I made the other night with the new kit at my Etsy Store called FLY HIGH. A Fathers Day card

And a birthday card for my Dad!

I love the simplicity of these cards and the bits and treasures in the kit made them very easy to put together.

Thanks for stopping by

New Card Kit - Fly High

2011-08-24T19:16:00.000-07:00

Ok, a BIG thank you to the wonderful supporters of my Etsy store the last kit I listed sold out in only a matter of days. AWESOME!! So this morning I have had a whole heap of fun putting together the next one. Meet FLY HIGH!

This kit comes at a perfect time for Fathers Day that is just around the corner. So purchase your kit immediately and I will have it out to you in time to whip up your cards for next weekend. Fly High features blacks, browns and creams and bit from 7 Gypsies and more.

I can't wait to play with the bits and treasures from this kit and will whip up my Fathers Day cards tonight while crafting with a buddy. Pop back in tomorrow and I will share them with you.

Cheers

Introducing Felicity

2011-08-24T05:49:00.000-07:00

I am so lucky to have met some lovely people during the last few years of crafting and Felicity is one of them. I firstly met her through Stampin' Up when I was a demonstrator and lately she has been a great supporter of my card kits that I sell here on Etsy. And I was so chuffed to see the beautiful creations she has made with the very first kit I put out - Romance. Today I would like to share with you some of those creations.

And this one is my FAVOURITE

This is only a selection of what Felicity has created with her kit. There is so much variety in my card kits, it is amazing to see how many projects she has made so far. You can check out her first lot HERE and her latest collection HERE. Head on over and be sure to leave a comment for her.

My thanks to Felicity for her support and thanks to you for stopping by.
Cheers

Vintage Butterfly Tags on Etsy

2011-08-23T20:09:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to share my new Etsy listing with you. Some cute tags handmade with Tim Holtz Papillon stamps, distress inks, Martha Stewart punches and alot of antiquing. Then finished off with some cute polka dot fabric.

If you would like these, you can find them HERE. Now, am off to organise some more listings to add real soon.
Cheers

New MINI CARD KIT Available

2011-08-20T01:11:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to share with you the new Mini Card Kit I have on Etsy at the moment. It is called "Mini Bliss" and features goodies from 7 Gypsies, Maya Road and diecut images from Papertrey Ink.

Grab your set now, only $10 which includes free postage Australia wide.

Cheers

Happy 3rd Birthday....

2011-08-07T02:25:00.000-07:00

....to no-one in particular.

Just made this card cause I love this cute stamp set.

And if YOU would like to create cute cards with this stamp set, you can find it HERE.

Cheers

Thankful for You cards

2011-07-31T04:36:00.001-07:00

The cards we made at Ippity Stamp Club the other night with the Thankful For You stamp set.

Just one spot left!

2011-07-26T20:43:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow nights Stamp Club has just one more spot left. Want to see a sample of what we will be making?

This stamp set is so cute and versatile. It will be a great one for your stash. And for just $30 you get to make a bunch of projects (we are playing with embossing techniques) PLUS you get to take the whole stamp set home with you. Yay! Email me quick if you want that last spot. Would love to see you here.

Cheers

Time for Another Stamp Club - #2

2011-07-19T22:43:00.001-07:00

I love these new stamps by Ippity! They are just gorgeous, arn't they?

And next week I have Ippity Stamp Club #2 being held here in Lisarow on the Central Coast. Stamp Club is where for $30 you get to come along and make a bunch of projects (usually about 4-5 items) with the featured stamp set............AND you get to take the whole stamp set home with you at the end!! Stamp Club times are:

Tuesday 26th July @ 10.30am - 12.30pm
or
Thursday 28th July @ 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Contact me by email if you would like to come along. Would love to see you here!
Cheers

Tissue Paper Tutorial

2011-07-18T23:16:00.000-07:00

As promised I am back today with a tutorial for a tissue paper flower, made with the diecuts from the Sweet Delights kit available on my Etsy Store. Here is the card that I have used the flower on, I have nestled it amongst a cupcake wrapper also in the Sweet Delights kit.

And here are the step-by-step photos so that you can make your own:

They are such easy flowers that make a great punch to any papercrafting projects. Go on, make one and add it to a card, scrapbook page or altered item today.

Cheers

Scrap Alley Kits & Treasures

2011-07-17T16:05:00.000-07:00

If you follow my other craft Blog HERE, or if you have checked out my Etsy store you will know that I also put together crafting kits for cardmaking and other paper craft projects. I thought that I would share some details over here just in case you are new here or don't know about my other blog. My latest kit is called "Sweet Delights" and is a fun, colourful kit featuring a whole bunch of paper goodness including ALL THIS:

* 3 x A5 White Cardstock (Stampin’ Up)
* 2 x Cupcake Print doilies in 2 sizes
* 3 x Tulip Cupcake Papers
* 1 x Die-cut Cupcake wrapper
* 1m x Mint Twine (Papertrey Ink)
* 3 x Admit One Tickets
* 2 x 7 Gypsies File Tabs
* 2 x White Glassine Bags in 2 sizes
* 3 x White Tags
* 1/2m x Lace coloured with Banana Chalkboard Mist
* 4 x Felt Flowers (Stampin‘ Up)
* 2 x Polka Dot Coloured Pegs
* 4 x 6x6” Patterned paper squares (Heather Bailey)
* I x Metal Accent
* Tissue Paper flowers (Nestabilities) in 3 sizes
* 1 x Pink Jewel Brad
* 1 x Tattered Angels Postage Stamp Frame
* 1 x Pink Heart Doilie
* 2m Hot Pink Crepe Ribbon
* 1 x Large cupcake die
* 3 x Vintage Digital Images (madebyjanet@etsy)
* 1 x 4”x6” Pink Cardstock embossed with cupcakes
* 1 x 4”x6” Aqua Cardstock embossed with 3 tier cake
* 2 x Lace-it Brads
* 2 x Mini Metal Bells
* 2 x Mini Safety Pins
* 2 x Stamped & Punched frames (SU)
* 1 x A4 Sheet of Sentiments on White cardstock

Yes, it is a big kit that includes some fun items that you may not think about adding to your stash or usually have to buy in larger lots. Like glassine bags, cupcake wrappers from the USA, doillies etc. And all this is only $16.00 including postage in Australia. Here is a sample of a card I have made with the kit.

And stay tuned, tomorrow I will share a tutorial with you for a flower made with the tissue paper diecuts in the kit. These kits are so much fun to play with. Head over HERE to my Etsy store to grab yours now.

Thanks for stopping by

'The Best' - for Scrapbooking

2011-07-07T23:58:00.000-07:00

Loving the new set from the June Release called THE BEST.

It is AWESOME for scrapbooking and I was blown away by how big the stamps actually were. See how big the banner stamp is on this page I created.

Don't you agree? How awesome is the banner stamp? And the tag stamp is great too (featured down the bottom with the You're #1 stamp on it). If you would like your own set, be quick because I only have one left in stock. You can get hold of it HERE at my Etsy Store. And the Loop-de-Loop border along the bottom, if you are interested in that you can get hold of it at Catchy Crafts in Hornsby. Just give them a call or let me know if you are by me and I can bring you one home (great value at $22.95).

Ciao

July Release - NEW IPPITY

2011-07-06T01:58:00.000-07:00

Eeeeee, I get so excited about new rubber!! And there is new Ippity rubber on it's way to Australia as I type this!! Want to see this months releases?

Ok, here they are. First up is a medium size set - $24 (including postage Australia Wide)
SHINE, SHINE, SHINE

And this next one is my favourite. It is a small size set - $10 (including postage Australia Wide)
THANKFUL FOR YOU

I just love this set and it is going to be put to use as soon as it arrives! Yes, this is the next stamp set for Stamp Club. Stamp Club will be on THURSDAY 28th July at 10.30am and again at 7.30pm ($30 and you get this stamp set to keep along with a bunch of projects we will make). Contact me at scrapalley@gmail.com if you would like to book your spot.

Cheers

Fun with Stamps

2011-07-02T03:53:00.000-07:00

While I was away at a Retreat last weekend I was very industrious and got busy stamping, stamping, stamping. So I wanted to share a scrap page with you that I created using Ippity stamps.

I have used "A Bit of Burlap' to apply texture to the Kraft cardstock background. This is a fabulous stamp to do this and at only $10 it is a bargain (this one is out of stock atm but I will be ordering again tomorrow, let me know if you want one set aside).

Then I used the "Here & Now" set to stamp the journal block to fill in.

This set is FANTASTIC for scrapbooking. I love it and if you would like a set you can find it HERE in my Etsy store or by emailing me at scrapalley@gmail.com.

Thanks for dropping by

New Releases for Ippity

2011-06-29T18:48:00.000-07:00

Two weeks, are you kidding me???? Where did the last two weeks go?? I have been so busy with retreats and school sports carnivals and a whole bunch of other things that I have been naughty and failed to drop in here for over two weeks. During that time though I was excited to receive my shipment of the new Ippity stamps released this month. Want to see them?

They are in limited supply (as a whole bunch went home with excited scrappers and stampers last weekend) so be quick to get the sets you would like. You can find them over at my ETSY store.

Cheers

A Moment in Time

2011-06-13T18:24:00.000-07:00

I am loving this stamp set - A Moment In Time {$30}

It is so versatile for cards, scrapbooking and off the page projects. Today I have a pretty aqua card to share with you.

If you would like this set, I have a couple in stock and they are ready to post out to you. So visit my Etsy store HERE and you can grab yourself a HUGE set of 12 stamps. {And don't forget FREE POSTAGE AUSTRALIA WIDE} Thanks for stopping by.

Cardmaking, Stamping & Papercraft Mag!

2011-06-02T23:07:00.000-07:00

I am so excited this month to have a set of my Ippity cards in the Cardmaking, Stamping & Papercraft Magazine. And I think they look pretty great....if I do say so myself. LOL! And that is all thanks to the stamps actually. They are awesome.

Now I just did the big sprint around the house to find the magazine so that I could photograph but it is missing (hmmm, maybe my Mum has taken off with it). So I will share MY photos of the cards although the styling in the magazine is so much better. You need to go and buy yourself a copy, seriously!

This is the NOW & ALWAYS set. It is awesome.

Beautiful background stamps.

And I love crepe paper as you know.

The flower that is featured on these cards is great for layering.

And I love german glass glitter, I have used it to trim the flowers. Here is the Now & Always set and what it includes:

Due to the release of the magazine I have actually SOLD OUT of this set. It has been one of my most popular. But if you would like to order it I will be placing an order with the States really soon. Just email me to let me know if you would like one put aside for you.

Cheers

Music Of My Heart Card

2011-06-01T05:14:00.000-07:00

Hi there, just wanted to share a card I made the other day. I have used the Music of My Heart stamp set for this one.

It is so versatile and easy to create a diverse range of projects with. I find it great for card making, scrapbook and off-the-page items.

On this card I embossed the key images and the sentiment over the music background. Then I inked over it all with Distress Ink and my inking tool.

This set is currently in stock and is only $30 and includes 8 stamps. And don't forget FREE POSTAGE AUSTRALIA WIDE!! Contact me at scrapalley@gmail.com if you would like a set of your own. :)

Thanks for stopping by,

New Changes for Ippity Chicks

2011-05-25T03:08:00.000-07:00

There has been some changes being made at Unity in regard to the Ippity line of stamps. They have 'endorsed' just 50 Ippity Chicks worldwide and I am excited to announce that I am the only Ippity Chick here in Australia. I have been super excited about bringing these stamps to our shores and I am honoured to be the only one to do so.

I Am Australia's Endorsed Ippity Chick

To celebrate I am happy to announce that for a short period of time I am offering free postage Australia wide. So if there are stamps you are after then now is the time to get them. We are also able to sell the stamps through ETSY or EBAY, which means you can purchase through the site of your choice (we all have our preference right?). So check out the stamps that are in stock by clicking on either of the links above.

Free Postage Australia Wide

And lastly I would like to let you know that Ippity have a new release due out on June 5th with five gorgeous new stamp sets. As soon as I can share sneak peeks with you...........I WILL. So exciting!

New Release of Ippity Stamps on 5th June

Thanks for stopping by, will be back soon with some creations.

Back Again with a Thank You

2011-05-24T23:15:00.000-07:00

I haven't been around for a while due to a family holiday to New Zealand. We had a fabulous time seeing the sights and having some fun there. But now I am back to work here on my Ippity Blog.

The other day I spent some time making some cute Thank You tags for the purchases that have been made lately. So if you have made a purchase in the last week you will be receiving one of these in the mail real soon.

I am busy working on this blog tonight to get all the stamp sets up to date with what is in stock. And I have an announcement to make very, very soon. So stay tuned won't you!

Cheers

Flatterday Saturday

2011-04-25T06:50:00.000-07:00

It's my turn over at the Ippity blog, check it out here. I have answered a few questions and featured a couple of projects. Like this one:

Which features this stamp set:

Which you can find under the Fall 2010 tab up above.

Cheers

Ippity Blossom on the Ippity Blog

2011-04-23T05:15:00.000-07:00

How exciting that this week over at the Ippity Opportunity Blog I have been featured as the Ippity Blossom!

Each week they highlight an "Ippity Chick" and her business. I am flattered to be the 'Blossom' this week. You can check it out over HERE. And then check back again after tomorrow for the Q&A part, HERE.

Cheers

Stamp Of the Day - Cherish your Dreams

2011-04-07T00:02:00.000-07:00

Ok, so today I want to highlight this stamp set for you:

Cherish Your Dreams - This set is from Ippity's newest release and it is a perfect vintage style stamp set for both cardmaking and scrapbooking. Today I want to share a card with you I created using these stamps.

I have clear embossed the POST image onto the top and bottom of the card (not that the bottom image really made a showing in the end :) and then inked over them with Fired Brick and Pumice Stone Distress Ink. I then stamped the Book It! background stamp over the right hand side of the card front. Then I have stamped the framed flower image onto Kraft cardstock and embossed it with Olive embossing powder, inked over the flowers and inked the edges with Vintage Photo Distress ink. I then mounted it over the upside down POST part of the image, after applying my crumpled ribbon. Now a little trick I used with the ribbon so that my staples wouldn't show through to the inside of the card...............staple it to a slim piece of cardstock then adhere it to card front. Very tricky but soooo easy!

You can purchase this stamp set from HERE (and I have very limited stock left, so be quick) and I will have it out you to in the post immediately. Stay tuned here for more inspiration with this gorgeous stamp set, I have only just begun to play with it.

Cheers

Cupcake Lovin'

2011-03-31T01:27:00.000-07:00

Can you tell I love this stamp set? We used it recently in the first Ippity Stamp Club and everyone got to go home with their own set. I have so much fun creating with it.

Here I have stamped the image onto patterned paper and cut all the pieces out separately. Then layered them up with foam mounting tape. I love how it gives a different effect than watercolouring.

Here are the projects again that we made in the Ippity Stamp Club.

If you are interested in a kit for these projects, along with the stamp set then email me at scrapalley@gmail.com to register your interest. You will receive all papers and embellishments to complete five projects (plus left overs), step by step instructions to complete the projects with photos PLUS the Cuppy Cake stamp set. All for just $35 + postage.

And how cute is this stamp set? Let me know if you would like it. (If you would like JUST the stamp set, then head over HERE to purchase it separately)

Cheers

5 Minute Thank you

2011-03-28T15:11:00.000-07:00

Life has been so busy these last couple of weeks, with (what felt like) a million birthdays, our school country fair and my workshops I have been flat chat!! But LOVIN' it!!!! Life is GOOD.

So in between all this, finding time to create is a challenge. But I did manage a 5 minute card yesterday to share with you. I love to challenge myself when I only have a few minutes to create something with what I have on my desk. And while the result is not elaborate, it works for a simple Thank you card. What do you think?

The stamp is Ippity (of course) and comes from the Bitty Pixie Paisley set. And that gorgeous doily??? That is from Papertrey Ink and I LOVE IT!! It comes as a set of three and they are divine. I think these will definitely be used in my Stamp-a-Stack coming up soon. Keep an eye out for details.

Cheers

One Spot Left & Some Sweeeeet Love!!

2011-03-22T02:40:00.000-07:00

The first Ippity Stamp Club is on this Thursday and I only have one kit left!! So if you are on the Central Coast or close by and want to come along to the day class or night class, then be quick to let me know. Details can be found on the post below.

Now onto the sweeeeet love part. This is just the cutest stamp set from Ippity's Winter 2010 range!!

Even it's name is cute - Moon Beam & Heart Strings. Here is a card I whipped up with it the other day.

And if you would like to purchase this set you can find the Buy Now button here. You too could receive a parcel that looks like this:

Wouldn't that be nice to get from the postman??? Purchase any Ippity stamp (or stamps) you like and they come looking a little special. It makes me smile to do that.

Thanks for stopping by and remember to contact me if you want to come along on Thursday.
Cheers,

Ippity Card Club #1

2011-03-14T20:43:00.000-07:00

I have finished designing all the projects for Ippity Card Club #1 and wanted to share them with you. I have gone with a cupcake theme for this workshop and we are using the fantastic Teresa Collins Celebrate range. Here are the projects:

Would you like to come and make these? Then email me at scrapalley@gmail.com or txt me on 0414 444 150 to book your spot, but be quick because spots are very limited. Details are:

Thursday 24th March

10.30am - 12.30pm

7.30pm - 9.30pm

Hope to see you here!

Ippity Card Creation #1 VIDEO

2011-03-10T03:09:00.000-08:00

I had a little bit of fun today....................a little bit of hair pulling too. But mostly fun and a sense of achievement when I finally worked it all out. It's definitely not Oscar material, lol but here is #1 in my series of Ippity Card Creation videos. First the actual card:

And now the video:

Hee hee, it was fun and that is always the main thing isn't it? If you are interested in either of the stamp sets used here and would like to purchase them, then click on the Summer tab along the top and you will find them both under that category. I would love to post them out to you (but I have limited stock so be quick!)

And feel free to leave me some comments and let me know what you think of my "fun". LOL
Thanks for stopping by

Sneak Peek of Stamp Club #1

2011-03-08T02:15:00.000-08:00

I have been very busy working away on the samples for the Ippity Stamp Club on Thursday 24th March. And here is a sneak peek to show you, it certainly gives away the set we will be working with :)

And the papers we are working with are Teresa Collins and they are bright, funky and fun. I am having SOOOOO much fun creating this workshop. If you haven't yet booked in, email me at scrapalley@gmail.com to book or call me on 0414 444 150, I would love to have you here.

Cheers

Introducting Ippity Stamp Club

2011-03-02T14:00:00.000-08:00

Ok, so for those of you that have been asking for Ippity Stamp classes............then here it is!! I am really excited to offer IPPITY STAMP CLUB, held here on the Central Coast {NSW} at my home amongst the trees.

When is the first one?

Thursday 24th March

@ 10.00am till 12.00pm

and

@ 7.30pm - 9.30pm

As you can see the Ippity Stamp Club INCLUDES the stamp set that is used in the class projects, so not only do you go home with some gorgeous hand created items............but also some rubber!! Therefore, you can create your projects over and over again.

So email me at scrapalley@gmail.com or call me on 0414 444 150 to book your spot. Places are limited so make sure you book in ASAP. I would love to have you here.

Cheers

Colour Challenge

2011-02-14T21:27:00.000-08:00

OK, so here is instalment 2 in the Ippity Hip Hop Challenge. It is a colour challenge and the colours were Red, Black, White & Aqua. I immediately thought of the trim by Websters Pages and I have used the Ippity stamps from the set called "Where You Should Be". I thought the berry type stamp matched the Imaginesce paper perfectly.

The quote is "It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are". So cool and true.

I am lovin' these challenges. The next one is a photo inspiration and here is the photo. Isn't it cute?

Off to get busy in between dinner prep and school meetings. Ahhh, the life of a stamping mother!! LOL.

Thanks for stopping by,

Take the Challenge

2011-02-12T03:08:00.000-08:00

Quite often I find myself stumped for an idea when I finally get to sit down at my craft desk. With running around after three children, getting dinner, cleaning up and putting to bed...............it comes to MY time and my head sometimes won't function in creating mode. So this year I have decided to "Take the Challenge". There are so many fun and inspirational challenges out there online and the other day I took the challenge over at the Ippity Blog. It is a challenge that goes for the whole month with different criteria revealed each week. So last week was the sketch challenge and here is my take on it.

I have used the frame from the Regal Greetings stamp set and the sentiment is from Just Wanted to Say, which is a FANTASTIC sentiments stamp set. (Both available below for easy purchase!). It is a really simple and quick card with the hardest thing being the fussy cutting around the frame. I have used markers to colour the frame and make the two little flowers hot pink instead of aqua. The papers are from October Afternoon and the button and twine from Papertrey Ink.

Thanks for stopping by and I will add my second challenge attempt (the colour challenge) tomorrow.
Bye,

Just Wanted to Say

$24

Off the Page Project

2011-02-07T02:22:00.000-08:00

I love creating off the page projects with Ippity stamps. They are so fun and versatile. Here I have taken an old photo frame and altered it with Distress Crackle Paint and Glimmer Glam from Tattered Angels.

I removed the glass and then adhered vintage music paper to the backboard. I stamped it with the flourish from Regal Greetings with black ink and then also used the Fleur De Lis and stamp it down a few times down the right hand side. I inked and glimmermisted the background for some finishing touches. Then I used Donna Downeys foam flourish stamp with Stampin' Up's shimmer paint to stamp down from the left hand side top corner. I love that shimmer paint!!

I then stamped the frame from Regal Greetings and embossed it in black. I over-stamped with the music background stamp from Music of My Heart with SU River Rock ink and then stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set with SU Old Olive ink. Again I inked the edges with Antique Linen and Vintage Photo ink. To finish off I used a GCD Studios chipboard bird and covered it in German Glass Glitter. I love that stuff too!

Thanks for stopping by, if you would like any of the stamp sets I have shown today you can buy them HERE under the Winter 2010 Collection.

Cheers,

Life is Back To Normal

2011-01-31T03:22:00.000-08:00

Sigh! School went back today, holidays are over and life now goes back to normal. I always breathe a sigh of relief when that happens. I love school holidays but I do love it when life has a routine.

I have a couple of creations to share with you today. This little card uses the stamp set called "Moon Beam & Heart Strings" from the Winter 2010 collection. I love this set, even the name makes me smile.

And here is a scrapbook page I created using the "Regal Greetings" set, also from the Winter 2010 collection.

Simple projects that are so easy to create with the Ippity stamp sets. Let me know if you would like either of the above sets, I would be only too happy to send them out to you. Don't forget purchasing info is available above, just click on the "How To Buy?" tab.

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Welcome Home

2011-01-18T03:49:00.000-08:00

Just a quick creation to share.

I used the cute houses from the set called "House a Home".

Multi Stamp Card

2011-01-14T01:08:00.000-08:00

So on this card I had some fun with a whole bunch of stamps.

The stamps I have used on this card are:
Book It!
Thoughts from the Past
Just Wanted to Say

Thanks for stopping by,

More Scrap Pages

2011-01-11T23:22:00.000-08:00

Just the other weekend I travelled to Wollongong with Georgina to visit the gorgeous Lisa Warren. We had such a fun weekend, scrapping and shopping and having some girly time. While there, I completed a number of projects and here is some pages to share with you.

I have used the Ippity stamp set called 'Lifes Little Moments'. It is a fantastic stamp set for scrapbooking.

This set is just $30 and can be found under the FALL 2009 tab above.

Bye for now,

Baby Cakes!

2011-01-11T02:51:00.000-08:00

I love the new stamp set from the recent Ippity release called 'Cuppy Cakes'. It is so darn cute and so great to colour.

Late last year I got to have High Tea at the Sofitel Hotel in Sydney with my dear friend Georgina. We had so much fun and the cute little food was YUMMY!

Cuppy cakes is a set of four stamps for only $16, check it out under the FALL 2010 tab above.
Cheers,

Welcome to Twenty Eleven

2011-01-04T04:15:00.000-08:00

Woo Hoo!! Happy New Year to you all! I am so excited about this year beginning and I hope you are too. I believe the best way to look at a new year ahead is with anticipation, positivity and dreams. So this year I plan to bring you a ton of fun and inspiration with Ippity stamps. I am really looking forward to it and so today I start with this cute little card made from the Ippity stamp set called "Because of You".

I have used Stampin' Up markers to colour the images to create the multi-coloured images. It is an adorable set with 11 stamps - yep, it's a big set. And it is in stock now, so if you would like this set you can purchase it through paypal or email me at scrapalley@gmail.com

Because of You $30 (+$6.95 postage)

Don't Forget White with 1

2010-12-28T02:44:00.000-08:00

The challenge is coming to an end over at White with 1, but if you haven't already you still have time to put in your entry. And there are some great prizes up for grabs, including this Ippity stamp set.

The challenge this month is White + Grey + Masking. Go on, have a go. And here are some samples of what you can do with the above stamp set, it is really versatile.

On this page I have used the "Original" circle and clear embossed it down one side of the Kraft coloured background. Then sponged Distress Inks over the top. I love that effect.

And the "10 things" stamp is so cute. You can use it with the heading or without, it is spaced enough to cut it off or leave it out when inking.

This was a present for one of the teachers at school. I used the gorgeous frame stamp to embellish the front. The flower is cut with felt and a Papertrey Ink die {Beautiful Blooms II #1}

I have shown this page before, but decided to share it again to show how different the two pages are with the same stamp set.

See, here is the "Original" stamp again.

And on this photo I stamped the quote with Stazon ink. Such a great stamp set. Be sure to head on over and check out the challenge at White with 1.

Cheers,

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

2010-12-23T23:58:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas to you and your Family from Ippity with Alex. I hope you have a happy, safe and loving Christmas and start to 2011.

I will be back after Christmas with a ton of samples for you to enjoy and new and exiting things for Ippity in Australia.

Best Wishes and thanks for stopping by,

You've Got Mail

2010-12-15T03:15:00.000-08:00

I love that little red and white notice in my post box telling me I have a parcel to collect. It makes me smile with anticipation all the way to our cute little post office. And today I received the one that meant the NEW Ippity stamps had arrived. So guess what I'll be playing with tomorrow???

This one:

Or maybe this one:

Oh no, THIS one:

Too many cute new sets to choose from. These are all now IN STOCK. Now.......if you would like to receive a parcel in the post to play with, then visit the tabs up above and purchase the set (or 2, or 3) you would like and I will get it out to you immediately. Then you can stamp away your holidays too.

Cheers,

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells

2010-12-02T00:46:00.000-08:00

Time to crack out the Christmas Carols, December is here. To tell you the truth I usually have it all out well before now but somehow December crept up on me. So I am pretending that I was waiting for it to start before I decorate the house. LOL.

I HAVE been having fun with Ippity's Christmas set though (as you have well seen over the last few posts). And today was no exception. I want to put cute tags on all my gifts this year and while I would like to be uniform and have them all matching...........well, that is just not for me. I like to experiment and play so everyone will get something different. I am sure they won't mind.

This is using the snowflakes from the Season of Joy set. And guess what??? I have this set ON SALE while stocks last. It is normally $30 and for a limited time it is now $25 (while stocks last). So if you would like this set to come out to you straight away then click on the Paypal button below the image and I will get it in the post to you immediately. And if you purchase this stamp set, I will pop in a copy of this tag for you. Then you will have a sample to help you get started. How about that?

More Christmas Love

2010-11-29T22:00:00.000-08:00

Another Christmas card with the Season of Joy stamp set.

Thanks for stopping by,

White with 1

2010-11-29T02:47:00.000-08:00

I am super excited to be a SPECIAL GUEST SPONSOR over at the fantastic blog ~ White with 1. This is a fun, challenge blog with a difference. The best bit, they have prizes for participants. And I am donating this gorgeous stamp set for the month of December.

So pop on over to White with 1, participate in the challenge and cross your fingers. Or if you just can't wait, then click on the Winter tab above to pop it into your shopping cart.

Cheers

Merry Christmas

2010-11-25T03:23:00.000-08:00

The other night I put aside my "jobs" and got busy on my Christmas cards. I love this stamp set.

I love that it matches Nestabilities and I can cut out the stamped image and layer it on a die cut. Here is the card I made by doing just that.

I stamped the mistletoe to match the Teresa Collins papers that I applied to the card front, then layered over with the frame and the sentiment. I cut out the frame and layered onto a diecut made with Nestabilites Label 13. I applied Tombow Multi glue around the edge of that diecut and then dipped it into gerrman glass glitter.................LURVE that stuff!!

Don't forget you can get a hold of this stamp set too for your Christmas projects.........and the best thing is the frames can be used all year round. Just click on the Spring 2010 tab above and purchase the set through Paypal (alternatively just send me an email at scrapalley@gmail.com and we can arrange a direct deposit) and the stamp set will be out to you immediately.

Thanks for stopping by,

Shaken It Up!

2010-11-22T00:51:00.000-08:00

Ok, so I have shaken it up a bit here and have decided that all my crafty goodness made with {ippity} stamps will be posted here. I had originally decided to have this as a still blog with shopping on this main bit. But I have changed it around a little and all your shopping can now be done in the tabs along the top of the blog......up there!

So click on a tab, see what is in stock or check out the full page of stamps for each season release to purchase your own {ippity} goodness. I hope to inspire you, teach you and share with you a whole bunch of things here at {ippity} with Alex. Be sure to subscribe, follow and check back here often.

Today I want to share with you a mini card that I made for a challenge.

I have used Authentic Man for this little card and I think it would be very cute tied on a man's gift. This image is perfect for colouring, or you could stamp it onto patterned paper for something different. I have used jute twine for some "manly" embellishment, it is a favourite of mine lately. Let me know if you like it, and if you would like this stamp set for yourself, then click on the Summer 2010 tab above for the details.

Thanks for stopping by,

New Fall Season Stamp Release

2010-11-20T18:56:00.000-08:00

I am so excited to show you the new season of stamps for Ippity. Take a look at those cute images!

{click on image to enlarge}

I will be placing my order this week so if there is a stamp set you would like me to get in, just email me at scrapalley@gmail.com. And keep your eyes on this blog for details of an Ippity Workshop in Sydney coming in January. Details will be release very soon!

Cheers,
Alex

Love the Thought of New Rubber

2010-11-12T15:08:00.001-08:00

Available for order from November 18th!

{ippity} Summer - In Stock

2010-11-02T16:09:00.000-07:00

{ippity} Spring - In Stock

2010-11-02T16:01:00.000-07:00

Now & Always

$30 AU

{ippity} Winter - In Stock

2010-11-02T15:27:00.000-07:00

Regal Greetings

$30 AU