http://www.bitsofivory.com/wordpress Announcements, Project Ideas & General Ramblings Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:46:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Although I aboslutely love creating digital artwork and selling it here at Bits of Ivory - I still like to get my hands (and table) dirty every now and again. I'm thrilled to be offering a few of my handcrafted items for sale now, but wanted to be sure to ... http://www.bitsofivory.com/wordpress/2008/08/19/bramble-vine At long last we have an addition to our "Around the World" collection.  FRANCE includes a flag, an image of France, the Eiffel Tower, borders, fleur de lis, and a tag.  The sentiments on the borders are "bon voyage," "bon appetit," and "amities."   These images are ideal for family histories, travel ... http://www.bitsofivory.com/wordpress/2008/07/22/new-today-france It's Spring!  The lilacs in our neighborhood are in full bloom and the heady scent that's filling the air has inspired me to create a set dedicated to one of my very favorite flowers. Mayflowers is a collection of lilacs in purple, pink and white. Each color is an individual image, and then the ... http://www.bitsofivory.com/wordpress/2008/05/21/22 Welcome to the Scrapbook Dimensions Blog Party!  These cards were made with vintage family photos, digitally enhanced and printed on a color printer.      (Click for larger view)           Click below to download the sketches from our gallery, or HERE for the PSD templates.           Blog Press Release from SDM:  The Scrapbook Dimensions Magazine NSD Blog ... http://www.bitsofivory.com/wordpress/2008/05/03/international-scrapbook-day-blog-party Tomorrow is National Scrapbook Day and Scrapbook Dimensions Magazine is celebrating with a Blog Party you don't want to miss.  Check here tomorrow for a list of participating blogs, each offering a free card idea - including the template pattern to make it yourself! http://www.bitsofivory.com/wordpress/2008/05/02/hello-world Hook & Needle This set has fuzzy yarn along with crochet hooks and knitting needles. Great for gift tags on your handcrafted projects, or paper crafts and cards with knitting and crochet themes. Two colorful backgrounds and two borders complete this versatile set. Images are in 300 dpi .png or .jpg ... http://www.bitsofivory.com/wordpress/2008/01/14/new-today-hook-needle The first in our new DOODLES collection, LOVE BLOSSOMS includes whimsical daisies, roses, black-eyed susans and butterflies. As digital rubber stamps, these drawings have a transparent background making them ideal for many scrapbooking and paper crafting projects as well as newsletters and announcements.  To learn more or to purchase this ... http://www.bitsofivory.com/wordpress/2007/12/31/new-today-love-blossoms Thanks to all who took the time to participate in our little Christmas in July Challenge.  We’ve drawn two names from the participants for a first and second prize shown here.  Each participant in the challenge will recieve a $5.00 coupon for the Bits of Ivory Shop.   And the winners ... http://www.bitsofivory.com/wordpress/2007/08/16/christmas-in-july-contest-winners It’s so hot here this year that I’m having no trouble at all daydreaming and wishing for the first snow flurries of winter (though by January I’m sure to be wishing for warmer weather).  To kick off our Christmas in July celebration this week we’re having a keepsake tag challenge.  ... http://www.bitsofivory.com/wordpress/2007/07/24/christmas-in-july Sometimes it’s the little things in life that make all of the difference.  Some of my favorite memories are of simple little things that have brought me joy, from kind words to beautiful moments that took my breath away.  I still treasure lilacs not only for their beauty but for the beautiful ... http://www.bitsofivory.com/wordpress/2007/06/07/the-little-things