{ippity} hop with a TWIST!

It is the final week of the March challenge with a Twist...be sure to get your creations posted by the end of the week so you have a chance at our GRAND PRIZE PACKAGE totaling over $70 worth of product! WOWZA!

So it is our actual TWIST week and Eva has asked us to Hand Stitch on our cards.

 I admit, I was a bit intimidated with this request, but a challenge is a challenge AND my machine is still broken or just not working (how do you know if your sewing machine has died???)
  AND I've been secretly wanting  to try some French Knots.

(my friend Megan has done a great tutorial on HOW TO with these knots)

 Plus, I had a great inspiration for my card, thanks to my Virtual Stamp day with my friend Kristin last Thursday (this sketch is from pg.131 of the SU catty and colors from the back inside cover).

Seems like I need LOTS of birthday cards lately. I used the beautiful sunshine image from

Quotes à la Happy

and (of course) my favorite, go-to sentiment set,

 How You Doin'?

I look forward to diving into the {ippity} gallery and seeing all your creations. Remember to use keywords, ippity and IHHTC3 when uploading.

Maria is up next. I'll meet you there.

Don't forget to stop back to the ippity blog for the list of chicks that are joining us today.

AND if you need a little more ippity, there is a quick post from the LISA'S on Unity today!

Enjoy your Monday.