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Wishing You a Cozy Holiday Season!

Christmas Release 2019, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, , ,

Welcome HH Fans;

The HH Divas are continuing with the Christmas Release 2019 that debut yesterday.  For today’s card I’m using the adorable Winter Owl.  Using XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured the image with Copic Markers.  I  then cut it out using the  Wonky Stitched Circle Die, and stitched the two stitched borders.

Inside of Card

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Winter Owl, Gift of, Cozy Season (Christmas Release 2019 – High Hopes Stamps)
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – I Love Christmas — Echo Park
  • Copic Markers:
    • E29- Burnt Umber, E27 – Africano, E25 – Caribe Cocoa
    • E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink
    • W00 – Warm Gray No. 00, W3 – Warm Gray No. 3
    • Y19 – Napoli Yellow, Y18 – Lightning Yellow, Y17 – Golden Yellow
    • G29 – Pine Tree Green, G28 – Ocean Green
    • B60 – Pale Blue Gray
    • R46 – Strong Red, R29 – Lipstick Red
    • BG0000 – Snow Green
  • Your Next Stamp – Gumdrops
  • Nuvo Glitter Drops — White Blizzard
  • Nuvo Crystal Glaze

Besides finding daily inspiration here on the High Hopes Blog, you can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Christmas Release 2019

Christmas Release 2019, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, ,

Welcome HH Fans;

It is time for a brand new release here at High Hopes Stamps.  Today, we are showcasing the Christmas Release 2019.

For this debut I’m using this adorable image called Polar Family.  After stamping the image on XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markers. I then used the Stitched Square Die from YNS to cut it out.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Polar Family & Paws of Love — Christmas Release 2019 from High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Mad 4 Plaid Christmas – Photoplay
  • Copic Markers:
    • C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1, R00 – Pinkish White
    • N0 – Neutral Gray No. 1
    • G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
    • G29 – Pine Tree Green
    • B0000 – Pale Celestine, B00 – Frost Blue, B01 – Mint Blue
    • E40 – Brick White, E41 – Pearl White
    • R42 – Strong Red, R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red
    • Y28 – Lionet Gold
  • Die:  Stitched Squares — Your Next Stamp
  • Nuvo Glitter Drops:  White Blizzard

Do check out what the HH Divas are creating with this new realses.  Also, besides finding daily inspiration here on the High Hopes Blog, you can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs

Witch E. Poo

Halloween, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, ,

Welcome HH Fans;

All month long, the Divas have been showcasing Halloween and Fall cards using the adorable images from High Hopes Stamps.

For today’s post I have another Halloween card using Sitting Witchy Poo Pumpkin.  They do look kinda of comfy together.  After stamping her onto XPress It Blending cardstock, I then coloured her using Copic Markers.  I used a broom and bat sticker from the Bewitched Design Paper by Echo Park.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Sitting Witchy Poo with Pumpkin (T104), Witch E. Poo (F231)
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Boos & Brews and October 31st (both from Doodlebug), Bewitched (from Echo Park — Broom and Bat)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Skin white
    • Hair:  W00 – Warm Gray No. 00, W1 – Warm Gray No. 1, W2 – Warm Gray No. 2
    • Outfit:  BV02 – Prune, BV01 – Viola, BV00 – Mauve Shadow, YG09 – Lettuce Green, YG07 – Acid Green, YG06 – Yellowish Green, Y19 – Napoli Yellow, Y17 – Golden yellow, Y18 – Lightning Yellow, N9 – Neutral Gray No. 9, N7 – Neutral Gray No. 7, N6 – Neutral Gray No. 6
    • Pumpkin:  YR09 – Chinese Orange, YR07 – Cadmium Orange, YR04 – Chrome Orange, G99 – Olive
  • Die:  Double Stitched Square (Gina Marie Designs)
  • YNS Gumdrops

Besides finding daily inspiration here on the High Hopes Blog, you can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

BOO……….

Halloween, High Hopes Stamps, ,

Hi HH Fans;

For this month the DT Divas are sharing Fall and Halloween cards.  For today’s card, I have used the cute Batty Boo along with the Zig Zag Frame from High Hopes Stamps.   Now, here is the thing — my cards are 95% of the time CAS.  Since  I went a little outside of my comfort zone, I had a bit of a challenge.

After stamping both images on Copic XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured them with Copic Markers.   Batty Boo wasn’t too difficult to fuzzy cut, now the Zig Zag Frame was another whole story.  Not only the outside border was cut, but also the inside area.  I was holding my breath hoping the scissors didn’t slip and cut into the main frame — this is where I’m thinking a ScanNCut might have been helpful, lol! Once the frame was cut to my satisfaction, I trimmed a piece of the Bewitched Design Paper from Echo Park to fit the back of the frame. It is hard to see but there are some clouds and stars on the design papers.

Inside of Card

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Batty Boo (P126), Zig Zag Frame (T103) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Bewitched (Echo Park), Ghouls & Goodies (Doodlebug)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Batty Boo —
      • BOO — BV000 – Iridescent Mauve, BV01 -Viola, BV02 – Prune; YR09 – Chinese Orange, YR15 – Pumpkin Yellow; YG07 – Acid Green, YG06 -YellowishGreen, YG05 – Salad
      • Bat — T9 – Toner Gray No. 9, T7 – Toner Gray No. 7, T6 – Toner Gray No. 6, T5 – Toner Gray No. 5; C00 – Cool Gray N000
    •  Zig Zag Frame —
      • Grass and Pumpkin — YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YR16 – Apricot, YR15 – Pumpkin Yellow, T7 – Toner Gray No. 7,  T8 – Toner Gray No. 8
      • Moon — Y08 – Acid Yellow, Y06 – Yellow, Y04 – Acadia
      • Frame —  BV000 – Iridescent Mauve, BV01 – Viola, BV02- Prune
  • Spectrum Noir Glitter Pens: — Clear
  • Miscellaneous:  Twine

Besides finding daily inspiration here on the High Hopes Blog, you can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

 Hugs,

Happy Halloween!

Halloween, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, , , ,

Welcome HH fans;

Another summer has been and gone, and school has started.  For the month of September the HH Divas creative inspirations will be featuring Halloween cards.

For today’s post, I have used Angel Bear Witch.  After stamping the image on XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markers.  I then cut it out using a Wonky Oval Die.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Angel Bear Witch (S166), Happy Halloween! (E234) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Boos & Brews, October 31st (both from Doodlebug)
  • Copic Markers:
    • E35 – Chamois, E33 – Sand, E31 – Brick Beige
    • Y19 – Napoli Yellow, Y18 – Lightning Yellow, Y17 – Golden Yellow
    • V25 – Pale Blueberry, V22 – Ash Lavender, V20 – Wisteria
    • V17 – Amethyst, V15 – Mallow, V12 – Pale Lilac
    • N3 – Neutral Gray No. 3, N2 – Neutral Gray No. 2, N1 – Neutral Gray No. 1
    • T9 – Toner Gray No. 9, T7 – Toner Gray No. 7, T6 – Toner Gray No. 6
    • YR09 -Chinese Orange, YR07 – Cadmium Orange, YR04 – Chrome Orange
  • Die: Wonky Ovals (Gina Marie Designs)

Besides finding daily inspiration here on the High Hopes Blog, you can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Scarecrows are Stuffed with Love

Fall, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, ,

Welcome HH Fans;

As August is almost over, this means a couple of things; school is starting up again and Fall is just around the corner.  This month, the Divas have been busy making Fall related cards using High Hopes Rubber Stamps.  For today’s CAS card, I have used the adorable Lg. Guard Duty Rudy and he seems to be doing a great job as no one except the friendly crow are around.

After stamping the image on XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it using Copic Markers.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Lg. Guard Duty Rudy (T048), Scarecrows Stuffed (H087)
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – My Favourite Fall (Echo Park), Autumn Solids (Echo Park)
  • Copic Markers:
    • E29 – Burnt Umber, E27 – Africano, E25 – Caribe Cocoa
    • E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Skin White
    • Y19 – Napoli Yellow, Y18 – Lightning Yellow, Y17 – Golden Yellow
    • B24 – Sky, B23 – Phthalo Blue, B21 – Baby Blue
    • E87 – Fig, E84 – Khaki, E81 – Ivory
    • YR18 – Sanguine, YR16 – Apricot, YR14 – Caramel
    • BG96 – Bush, BG93 – Green Gray, BG90 – Gray Sky
    • N7 – Neutral Gray No. 7, N5 – Netural Gray No. 5, N4 – Neutral Gray No. 4
    • YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
  • YNS Gumdrops

Besides finding daily inspiration here on the High Hopes Blog, you can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Autumn Blessings

Fall, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, ,

Welcome HH Fans;

Besides the beautiful colours of the leaves also comes the fall harvest, which is something to be greatfull for.

For today’s card, I have used Country Harvest from High Hopes Stamps which matches the sentiment which is from My Favourite Fall (Echo Park) perfectly.

After stamping the image on XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with Copic markers.

Supplies Used:

  • Stamp:  Country Harvest – High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Fall Blessings (Carta Bella), Sentiment from My Favourite Fall (Echo Park)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Leaves:  YG21 – Anis, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG17 – Grass Green
    • Basket:  E31 – Brick Beige, E33 – Sand, E34 – Toast
    • Bushel:  E25 – Caribe Cocoa, E27 – Africano – Burnt Umber
    • Sign Post:  E55 – Light Caramel, E53 – Raw Silk, E50 – Egg Shell, F51 – Milky White
    • Straw:  Y26 – Mustard, Y23 – Yellowish Beige, Y21 – Buttercup Yellow, Y13 – Lemon Yellow
    • Cat:  E49 – Dark Bark, E39 – Leather, E37 – Sepia, E35 – Chamois
    • Pumpkins:  YR07 – Cadmium Orange, YRo4 – Chrome Orange, YR15 – Pumpkin
    • Crow:  C7 – Cool Gray No. 7, C5 – Cool Gray No. 5, C4 – Cool Gray No. 4
    • Apples:  R46 – Strong Red, R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red, YG05 – Salad
  • Miscellaneous:  Ribbon
  • YNS Gumdrops

Besides finding daily inspiration here on the High Hopes Blog, you can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Fall Fun!!!

Fall, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, , ,

Welcome HH Fans;

Fall themed cards is the order of business and fun over on the High Hopes Stamps blog today.  One of my favourite things with fall is how all the leaves change from their rich green to beautiful shades of orange, yellow and red.  Once they dropped from the trees, it was so much fun playing in them.

Today’s CAS card is using the adorable stamp called “Tommy’s Fall Fun” from High Hopes Stamps.   After stamping the image onto XPress it Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markers.  A bit of twine and some YNS Gumdrops finished it off.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps: Tommy’s Fall Fun (S079). Welcome Fall (G093) — both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – My Favorite Fall (Echo Park)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Skin White, R20 – Blush
    • Hair:  E25 – Caribe Cocoa, E31- Brick Beige
    • Pants:  E87 – Fig, E84 – Khaki, E81 – Ivory
    • Top:  B18 – Lapis Lazuli, B21 – Baby Blue,B23 – Phthalo Blue
    • Hat:  E81 – Ivory, E84 – Khaki
    • Leaves:  YG03 – Yellow Green, YG05 – Salad, YG06 – Yellowish Green, YR23 – Yellow Ochre, YR24 – Pale Sepia, YR27 – Tuscan Orange
  • YNS Gumdrops
  • Miscellaneous:  Twine

Besides finding daily inspiration here on the High Hopes Blog, you can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Welcome Fall

Fall, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, ,

Welcome HH and OCS fans;

Another week has come and gone, and I’m back again with another Fall card.  Today’s card is featuring Angel Bear Scarecrow from High Hopes Stamps.  I don’t know if he is keeping the crows away though.

Supplies used:

  • Angel Bear Scarecrow (T110), Welcome Fall (G093) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Autumn (Echo Park) & Fall (Lawn Fawn)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Bear: E33 – Sand, E31 -Brick Beige, E30 – Sand, E29 – Burnt Umber
    • Wings:  E50 – Egg Shell, E51 – Milky White
    • Pants:  B32 – Pale Blue, B34 – Manganese Blue
    • Hat: Y15 -Cadmium Yellow, Y18 – Lightning Yellow, Y19 – Napoli Yellow
    • Shirt:  YG17 – Grass Green, YG11 – Mignonette, YG13 – Chartreuse
    • Pumpkin:  YR02 – Light Orange, YR04 – Chrome Orange, YR07 – Cadmium Orange
    • Other:  R46- Strong Red, T6 – Toner Gray No. 6, T4 – Toner Gray No. 4, T3 – Toner Gray No. 3
  • Die:  Autumn Vine (Crafter’s Companion)
  • YNS Gumdrops

As well as stopping by the High Hopes Stamps blog, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Instagram for some daily inspiration by the Design Team Divas.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Pumpkin Patch

Fall, High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy Stamper, Sue,

Welcome HH and OCS fans;

Now that another month has started, which means that we are getting closer to the start of school and fall coming.  This month, both the OCS and HH divas will be bringing you inspiration for fall like cards.

When my children were younger, one of the best activities for fall was the carving of pumpkins.  How they loved making carving their own pumpkins and having an unique face.  So for today’s card, I have used Pumpkin Patch and Pumpkins 10 cents both from High Hopes Rubber Stamps.  After stamping the image on XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markers.


Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Pumpkin Patch (S152) and Punpkins 10 cents (G094) — High Hopes Rubber Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Fall (Lawn Fawn), Autumn (Echo Park)
  • Copic Markers:
    • G43 – Pistaschio, G46 – Mistletoe
    • Y06 – Yellow, Y15 – Cadmium Yellow
    • E18 – Copper, E19 – Redwood
    • E33 – Chamois, E37 – Sepia, E39 – Leather
    • E34 – Toast, E33 – Sand, E31 – Brick Beige
    • G85 – Verdigris, G82 – Spring Dim Green
    • YR04 – Chrome Orange, YR07 – Cadmium Orange
    • Y19 – Napoli Yellow
    • N0 – Neutral Gray No. 0, N3 – Netural Gray No. 3, N4 – Neutral Gray No. 4
  • YNS Gumdrops

As well as stopping by the High Hopes Stamps and One Crazy Stamper blogs, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Instagram for some daily inspiration by the Design Team Divas.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,