{ippity} release challenge fun!

If you missed the {ippity} 2010 Spring Collection release party yesterday, you won't want to miss the next one!!! I had SO much fun chatting it up with other {ippity} chicks and customers in the SCS forums. There were games, giveaways & challenges. I am so excited because I actually WON two stamps sets! whoohoo!!

My two cards today come from the challenges I participated in:

The first card was a S.P.R.I.N.G. challenge, ie. Scallops-Piercing-Ribbon-Ink-(something)New-Green. I loved this challenge & I love making CAS cards with my {ippity}. Isn't it just gorgeous! I colored in the word with Copics using the feathering technique to blend two completely different colors. I just love green and purple together!! The set I used for this card is Sweet Thoughts of Spring from the 2010 Winter Collection. I have it available for purchase on my sales blog. I do have one in stock so if you purchase it, it will ship immediately.

My 2nd card is from a sketch challenge hosted by the talented {ippity} DT member, Maria Gurnsey. I absolutely adore Maria and her style of stamping. Her sketch was totally her and it really took me some time to put together! I love the end result though and think it's so pretty. The set I used for this card is Just Wanted To Say & it is also available for purchase! This one I do have to order so it wouldn't ship immediately, but it's definately worth the wait! I love the sentiments in this one and the frames that fit them. Perfect for any occasion!

I've been messing around with Photoshop lately - I used to use PSE a LOT and was really good at making siggies, etc. but after not having it for almost a year, I'm pretty rusty. I was trying to figure out how to make blog banners as you can see above, but it's not centering quite right and I really can't figure out why! LOL If anyone has any tips, pointers, etc. I would LOVE it if you left me a comment! Being a full time stay at home mommy right now, I'm trying to channel my creative energy not only into an outlet for myself, but also for a way to possibly generate a little bit of income to help support my family. It's not easy being a single income household! I'd rather work with my passion than be forced to go back to a boring 'ole office job!!! Besides....I need to figure out SOME way to fund my Copic/Stamps/Nesties obsession, er, hobby, right?!