The ippity fabulous feature of the week

Hi Everyone,

I'm inviting you to check out the post over on my other blog. Didn't know about my other blog??? It called ippitydoda  and  I post over there every Wednesday. The ippity chicks (I am an ippity chick) feature a different stamp set each week and every Wednesday we show off our creations.I know, you are probably wondering what is an ippity chick??!!??  Stop on over there to see the explanation and I'd love it if you bookmarked that blog and signed up to be a follower. There is more inspiration for you over at that blog as well. Hope to see you over at ippitydoda. Click here to go over.

Chick Challenge Time

Hi Everyone

Glad you stopped in today. It's Chick Challenge time over at the Chick Challenges blog and I 'm the Hot Chick this week and that means I get to be the hostess (with the mostess I must say, LOL) so if you like challenges and have ippity or Unity stamps then you should get creative, make a card and enter it in the challenge. I have a "fabulous prize" to give away.

To see more info, head on over to my other blog  --- ippitydoda.blogspot.com

I'll be looking for your challenge entry

Have a great day, 

EXTRA, EXTRA, Read all about it!!!!

Hi Everyone,

I have some exciting news to share with you all.

You may or may not know this, but, Unity has been in the process of making changes to their website to give YOU the flexibility of ordering {ippity} stamps right off their website. So these changes are in place now AND  I am really glad to let you know that you can now order Unity stamps and {ippity} stamps on the same order!!! ONE STOP SHOPPING!!!

When you place your order, it will ship directly from Unity. To make ordering easy when you are on my ippity blog, I have set it up so that if you click on my picture (above the post section) on ippitydoda.blogspot.com , you will be directed to the Unity site right into the order section and you should see a message that says you selected Barbara Bruder as your ippity chick. If that doesn't happen you should be on the chicks screen so just scroll down and find my picture then click the choose button under my pic and name and you will be linked up to me for ordering capability.By choosing me, I will get credit for your sale. I know, you are wondering about the cool freebies that I used to send with my orders. Well, I plan on still sending you freebies, however, these little goodies will come directly from me so they will come separate from your order.

OK, if you go over to the Unity site on your own then what do you do??? Well on the Unity site, in the left hand column, there is a link that says... ippity - ORDER on the Unity website. Clicking on that link, takes you over to a screen where all the ippity chicks pictures are. Find your chick (ME), click on the word chose and  now you are able to buy stamps and the chick you've chosen, will get credit for the sale.

Now here is more exciting news!!!

This weekend is Angie's 39th birthday ...... and she is celebrating by giving you a 39% discount on ALL stamps that you order this weekend. So that's 39% off Unity and {ippity} stamps. I'm telling you, that is a super deal!!! Just remember to use the code ang39 in the discount code section on the order page to receive the discount!!!

Well what do you think??? I think it's a win-win for you and me.

Leave a comment on ippitydoda.blogspot.com and you will get a chance to get in the drawing that will take place Monday.


In celebration of being able to combine Unity and ippity on your order here is a card design using a super Unity set.

Let it Snow

set 794A

This set celebrates winter in all it's elegant, frosty glory.This set contains 20 stamps.WOW!!

It is available on the Unity site and don't forget the 39% discount using the code ang39.

Well, have a great day and hope you find something that catches your eye. If you do let me know, please leave me a comment!!

The Year in Review - a blog hop

Hi Everyone,
Do you believe it, another year has come and gone. There is so much creativity out here in blog land, and I was invited by Karin over at  With an "i" for Paper to participate in a review of 2011 and so can you. Just pick out your favorite cards from the past year, and post them on your blog.  Then come over to Karin's blog at With an "i" for Paper and pop your name in the Linky spot and let the oooing and aahhing begin. All Karin asks is that you limit the number of cards you choose to 12 (That's one for each month of the year) and post a photo of the button below at the top of your post and link back to With an "i" for Paper.

Before you get started, I have 2 prizes to award to two lucky commenters. The 1st prize will be a stamp set and the 2nd prize will be 2 - 1/2oz. jars of glitter (2 different colors), so don't forget to leave a comment to be eligible. If you comment, I will enter your name in a drawing and the drawing will take place Jan 1, 2012. Good luck to all!!


So now sit for a minute or two and lets review my year. I have 12 cards for you to check out. Believe me, this has been a hard task, to choose just 12 cards. These are really in no particular order.

#1.

Stamps by Art Impressions

#2 

Stamps by Art Impressions 

#3

Images by Art Impressions

#4

Image by Sparkle N Sprinkle, Punch by Just Imagine Crafts Kreations

 #5

Stamps by Art Impressions

#6

 Stamps by ippity Stamps

#7 

Stamps by ippity Stamps

#8

Images by ippity Stamps, Punch by Just Imagine Crafts Kreations

#9

 Images by Sparkle N Sprinkle

#10

 Stamps by ippity Stamps, Punch by Just Imagine Crafts Kreations

#11

Stamps by Sparkle N Sprinkle

#12 

Images by Sparkle N Sprinkle

Thanks Karin, for hosting this hop, it was fun to review all my card for 2011. 

I hope you had a nice visit here, leave a comment to be eligible for a prize and then hop back to Karin's blog, With an "i" for Paper, to visit the others who have signed up to participate in The Year in Review. 

I am looking forward to 2012 and it will be interesting to see what the new year has in store for all of us. Hope you have fun and Happy New Year.

Have I got a deal for you.

Hi everyone,
Have I got a deal for you. If you sign up to follow my ippity blog, (ippitydoda.blogspot.com) I will put your name in the hopper for a drawing for one new stamp set. One winner will receive:

This set (IPK-157) is so cute and as you know, (or maybe you don't know) all ippity stamps are red rubber, mounted on cling.  Ready for you to use on your acrylic block. Also, ippity stamps are a line of stamps made by Unity Stamp Company and this stamp line is only available from ippity chicks and are not available in the traditional brick and mortar stores. And yep, I'm a chick!!! So that means you can buy your {ippity} stamps directly from me at creativeessences.

So please go over to ippitydoda, become a follower, and you'll be eligible to win this great brand new set, with the drawing to be between Noon and 2:00 P.M. Tuesday October 11.The winner will be announced over at ippitydoda. 

Next, you'll want to check out the new sketch challenge blog. It's called Chick Challenges with {ippity} and they are hosting their first ever sketch challenge that you will definitely want to enter. Click here to check it out.

Thanks for stopping in and see you soon.

Chick Picks Blog Hop

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2011

Chick Picks Blog Hop

Welcome to the Chick Picks Blog Hop, celebrating the official launch of our brand new challenge blog, Chick Challenges {with Ippity}! Chick Challenges was created by the Unity Endorsed Ippity Chicks to provide you with inspiring sketches, creative project ideas, and the chance to win some fabulous Ippity stamps!

Our blog hop will run from Oct. 1 to Oct. 5.  Each day, we will feature 5 new Ippity Chicks and their projects.  We will be sharing projects made using our favorite Ippity stamp sets.  To sweeten the deal even more, Chick Challenges is giving away Ippity stamp sets to (2) lucky commenter's!

To win, you must: 

1) become a "follower" of the Chick Challenges blog (www.chickchallengeswithippity.blogspot.com); 

2) visit each stop on the hop and leave a comment; and 

3) come back to the Chick Challenges blog and tell us what YOUR favorite Ippity stamp set is.  

(You can view all of Ippity's stamp sets by clicking on the "catalog" tab at the top of the Chick Challenges blog.)

Here is the hop order for Day 1:

Chick Challenges: http://www.chickchallengeswithippity.blogspot.com/

Jenny Johns: http://www.jenscupofcreations.blogspot.com/

Angie Reece: http://www.stampingsoftheshug.blogspot.com/

Barbara Bruder: http://www.artandsoulcreations.blogspot.com/ that's me

Maria Levine: http://www.riacreations.blogspot.com/

Patricia Cousins: http://www.mycraftycreationspatricia.blogspot.com/

Chick Challenges blog: http://www.chickchallengeswithippity.blogspot.com/

**************BLOG CANDY from here at ippitydoda:***************

And to sweeten the deal even more, and to be eligible to win a stamp set from me, here at ippitydoda, sign up to follow my blog and don't forget to leave me a comment. I will randomly draw a name from all the new followers on my blog. I will announce my winner, here on my blog, on October 6.  The winner will receive one stamp set. Winner will have 48 hours to respond with all the mailing info to receive a free {ippity} set. If the set goes unclaimed after 48 hours, I will draw another name.
That means you could possibly win a free set from me and a set from the Chick Challenges blog.

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OK OK enough of the necessary info stuff, lets get to the fun stuff.
Let me show you my projects:
I decided to show off set  IPK150 The BEST, and it actually is a perfect set to welcome you to this blog hop "event".

This set is soooo versitile. The stamps in the set are perfect for cards as well as scrapbook layouts. 
Check out the complete set here. 

My next project is another card is along the same lines. Welcoming you to the neighborhood (the Blog). I hope you plan on coming back to have more fun at Chick Challenges and here at ippity do da.  

The stamps used to make this card are in set IPK131 House A Home. 

Check out the complete set here. 

My final project is a great set that is perfect for cards for children, Fathers Day, graduation or many other reasons that you will come up with. It would be perfect in that layout for Dad's day or how about when your son or daughter won that swimming event and came in first. You know, all those times that you want to recognize the effort put into whatever they did.

 The stamps used on the card are again from set IPK 150 The BEST.

Click here for a complete viewing of that set

Thanks for stopping in at ippitydoda today and now it's time to hop over to Maria Levine's blog  Click here to view her creations, and don't forget to leave a comment before you leave.

Smile with your Heart

Hi Stampers,
The punch used in today's card is from Just Imagine/Kreations, and I used punch #917 . It's a cool punch, it has hearts on it.  When I ordered it, I had envisioned using it for Valentine's Day, and I'm sure I will. However the punch goes great with the stamps I am using on today's card. It's funny how things just fall into place.

The 4-in-1 punches are quite the bargain. What other punches give you all that versatility with one punch. I am always amazed with the different looks you can achieve when you use the inserts that come with each of the 4-in-1 punches. This punch has wide versatility and will work with many different themes besides Valentine's Day. I can see it used on a scrapbook layout with pic's of the family, love, the grand kids, your husband, the kids, you get the picture. I am sure you will think of many many more themes and uses. Make sure to look at the whole array of Kreations Punches. I'll bet you see something that will be just right for your project.


The stamps set used on the today's card are part of a set from {ippity} stamps. It is set IPK-120. Click here to go to the {ippity} store for a great selection of stamps.


I also received a blog award yesterday from Denise at Lala's World. I met Denise thru Crafter's  Companion and I am very honored that she would bestow this award on me. Thank you so much Denise!!!

As part of this award I have to answer the following 12 questions and pass this on to 5 people. Here are the answers to my questions: 

Name your favorite color? 
Black - I wear it a lot


Name your favorite song?
Rolling in the Deep - by Adele


Name your favoirte dessert?
Cherry Pie (but I love all sweets)


What wizzes you off at the moment? 
Can't think of any particular thing

Your favorite pet? 
My cats, all 2 sometimes 3 of them

Black or white? 
Black  of course

Your biggest fear? 
Heights

Best feature? 
Sense of humor

Everyday attitude? 
Go with the flow

What is perfection? 
a spring day

Guilty pleasure? 
chocolate

When you're upset? 
I gripe


I want to pass on this award to friends that I've met along the way. Some of these ladies I've known longer than others, some I've met thru the internet, but each has touched me in various ways. It's always nice to recognize people and their efforts and pay it forward. 


Angie
Dawn
Donna
DeeDee
Linda aka Lovely Linda


Each of these ladies has given me support and has been there when I needed them in more ways than one. They support me with comments and believe me when I say, I cherish each and every comment from everyone who leaves a comment. These ladies cheer me on and inspire me as well, and continue to make me stretch my imagination and my abilities.


Please do me a favor and check out their blogs and get to know these ladies, they are all great artists in their own right.


Thanks for stopping in and have a great day. 

My True Joy

Did you ever make a card and it doesn't quite click!!!???. Well here is one of those cards. I decided to play around with glossy paper and an olive/sage colored dye ink and VersaMark. (click here to read more)










Thanks for stopping by,

Barbara

Inspiration for Fathers Day

Hi Everyone,

Here is another sneak peek at one of the new {ippity}stamp sets that will be available June 5.

Since Father's Day is right around the corner.... {read more)








Thanks for stopping by today,

Barbara

New {ippity} stamps are coming

Hi Everyone
I just want to give you a sneak peak of one of the new stamp sets that are coming.

Click here to go over to the {ippity} store for more info.

See ya over there!!!

Barbara

MMSC80 and Fall {ippity} Stamps

Here is the MMSC80 design for this week. My design this week is from a set from the latest fall line of {ippity} stamps. The fall {ippity} stamps are in and they are really nice. These stamps are very deeply etched and they are all foam mounted and are a line made by Unity stamps, so, you know they are quality.

Here is a card using the stamps from set IPK-140 Sing a New Song.

Click here to go to ippity do da, my online ippity store, to view the complete new Fall 2010 line and to place your order. The store is open 24/7 for your shopping convenience.

 

That's it for now, thanks for stopping by, see you soon,

 

Barbara

Card Patterns Sketch 82

Hi Everyone,

Today's card is based on the card sketch from Card Patterns. The  pumpkin is cut from an AccuCut die that I own and I used paintable wallpaper instead of cardstock. I love the texture on this paper. Next I used inks and Copic markers to color the pumpkin. I then used VersaMark to ink all over the pumpkin and covered the pumpkin with shimmer embossing powder and heat set it.This gives the pumpkin a great glow. This verse is from Ippity stamps.

Well that is it for today, thanks for stopping by, see you soon,

Barbara

C4C55 (Crazy 4 Challanges)

Hi Stampers

Today's card celebrates the fall season. I love the two stamps that I used for this card. The scarecrow and the fence with the crow. What a great combination. The fence is a stamp from Ippity and the scarecrow is Sparkle N Sprinkle. The papers really compliment the card and show off the colors in the scarecrow. I didn't have red brads so I embossed gold ones with Red Apple embossing powder and now they really look great with the colors on the card. The card design is based on this weeks sketch shown at Crazy 4 Challenges blog. Well that is it for now, thanks for stopping by, see you soon,

Barbara

Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #72 (MMSC72)

Hi Everyone

It's time for this weeks Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge.Their challenges are posted on Tuesday of each week. You can view the challenge on Priscillastyles blog.

I received some lace from a friend and the colors in the lace became the inspiration for this color combination.

Here is the design that I came up with based on the challenge sketch.

Here is a list of the items I used:

Cardstock - PopTones(Blu Raspberry and Gumdrop Green)

Patterned Paper - ProvoCraft

Flowers - Prima

Stamp Image - Ippity Stamps

Ink - Distressed Ink (Walnut Stain)

Lace - A gift from a friend

Brads



I hope you like the design

That's it for now, thanks for stopping by, see you soon,

Barbara

Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #71 (MMSC71)

Fall is right around the corner and I have been grabbing the fall colored cardstock, inks, glitters and other embellishments to make cards and enter challenges.With that in mind, I decided to design a card and use the fall array of colors for my entry into the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge. The sketch can be viewed on Priscillastyles blog and tomorrow is the last day to enter this challenge. Here is my entry based on their sketch.

Sentiment -Ippity Stamps
Ink - Distress Ink (Walnut Stain)
Flower - Heidi Swapp
Swirls -Tim Holtz's Harlequin Elements
Glitter -Sparkle N Sprinkle (Sunset)
Lace - Gift form a friend 
Cardstock - PopTones (Hot Fudge)
 
 
 
Well, that is it for now, thanks for stopping by, see you soon,
 
Barbara