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Wishing You Holiday Cheer!

Christmas in July, High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy Stamper, Sue, , ,

Welcome HH and OCS fans;

It seems that summer is half over, which means Christmas will be here in a few more months.  For today’s post, I have another “Christmas in July” card, using  Angel Trio from High Hopes Stamps.

After stamping the image on XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markers.  For the wings, I added White Blizzard Nuvo Glitter Drops to the wings.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Angel Trio (T128), Holiday All Year (H200) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Silent Night (Kaiser Craft)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, R20 – Blush
    • Hair:  E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E33 – Sand
    • B32 – Pale Blue, B34 – Manganese Blue, B0000 – Pale Celestine
    • Y11 – Pale Yellow, Y13 – Lemon Yellow, Y15 – Cadmium Yellow, Y28 – Lionet Gold
    • G03 Meadow Green, G05 – Emerald Green, YG17 – Grass Green
  • Nuvo Glitter Drops: White Blizzard

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Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Christmas Joy

Christmas in July, High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy Stamper, Sue, , ,

Welcome HH and OCS fans;

We can’t win with the weather, if it isn’t freezing cold, it is raining cats and dogs and then there is the never ending heat wave.  As we are currently in the midst of a heat wave, what better way of cool off than by creating Christmas cards in July.

Yes it is 5 months before Christmas, but it is a great time to start the stash that will be needed for when Christmas does arrive.

For today’s card I have used Christmas Joy Snowy from High Hopes Stamps.  I usually don’t do an inside for the card, but I did this time using the sentiment Sparkle & Cheer also from High Hopes Stamps.

Inside of card

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Christmas Joy Snowy (S228), Sparkle & Cheer (LL002) from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – I Love Christmas (Echo Park)
  • Copic Markers:
    • YR07 – Cadmium Orange, YR04 – Chrome Orange
    • G46 – Mistletoe, G43 – Pistachio
    • E40 – Brick White, E41 – Pearl White, E42 – Sand White
    • N8 – Neutral Gray No. 8, N7 – Neutral Gray No. 7, N5 – Neutral Gray No. 5, N3 – Neutral Gray No. 3
    • R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red, R20 – Blush
    • C00 – Cool Gray No. 00
  • Atyou Spica Glitter Pen — Red
  • Spellbinders Dies
  • Enamel Dots – I love Christmas (Echo Dots)

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Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Snow Couple Merry Christmas

Christmas in July, High Hopes Stamps, Sue,

Welcome HH and OCS fans;

For today’s post I’m sharing another “Christmas in July” card using this adorable Snow Couple Block from High Hopes Stamps.  After stamping the image on XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markers.

 Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Snow Couple Block (R164), Merry Christmas (GG045) from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Winter Plaid (Lawn Fawn)
  • Copic Markers:
    • T9 – Toner Gray No. 9, T7 – Toner Gray No. 7, T6 – Toner Gray No. 6
    • B000 – Pale Celestine, B000 – Pale Porcelain Blue, B00 – Frost Blue, B01 – Mint Blue
    • G46 – Mistletoe, G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 -Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
    • YR07 – Cadmium Orange, YR09 – Chrome Orange
    • R29 -Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red
    • Y19 – Napoli Yellow
  • Nuvo Glitter Drops – Winter Blizzard
  • 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,

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas

Christmas in July, High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy Stamper, Sue, , ,

Welcome HH and OCS fans;

This month’s theme over on the High Hopes Stamps  and One Crazy Stamper blogs is “Christmas in July”! What a great time to start creating Christmas cards as it is less than 6 months to Christmas.

For today’s card I have used Santa Bob who is making a trip down the chimney.  After stamping the image on XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markers. Nuvo White Blizzard Crystal Drops were added to the trim on Santa’s hat and jacket.  Nuvo Crystal Glaze was added to the snow on and around the chimney.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Santa Bob (TT001), Holly Jolly (K048) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Merry & Bright (Echo Park)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Santa:
      • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, R20 – Blush
      • Hair & Beard:  C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0
      • Outfit:  T8 – Toner Gray No. 8, T7 – Toner Gray No. 7, T6 – Toner Gray No. 6, R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red
    • Bag & Toys:
      • E40 – Brick White, E41 – Pearl White, E42 – Sand White
      • Y18 – Lightning Yellow, Y19 – Napoli Yellow
      • G46 – Mistletoe, G43 – Pistachio, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
      • E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige,  E33 – Sand
    • Chimney:  R56 – Currant, R59 – Cardinal, R89 – Dark Red

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

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Happy Birthday

High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy Stamper, Sue, ,

Welcome back HH and OCS fans;

Summer has officially arrived, school is out and other month is almost done.  This is my  last post of the month, and I have another “Happy Birthday” card to add to the birthday stash.

For today’s card, I have used the adorable Terri’s Flower Cart from High Hopes Stamps.  After stamping it on XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markres.  I added some Nuvo Crystal Drops Morning Dew to the center of the flowers.

Supplies used:

  • Stamp:  Terri’s Flower Cart (R001), Fancy Script Happy Birthday (HH019) from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Garden of Delight (Scrapberry)
  • Copic Markers:
    • YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
    • Y17 – Golden yellow
    • R83 – Rose Mist, R81 – Rose Pink
    • BG70 – Ocean Mist, BG72 – Ice Ocean
    • E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E33 – Sand
    • Nuvo Crystal Drops – Morning Dew
    • 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 the Design Team Divas.

    Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day. 

    Hugs,

Happy Belated Birthday!

Birthday, High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy Stamper, ,

Welcome back HH and OCS fans;

We have all done it, forget or be late with someone’s birthday.  So to add to my birthday stash, I have a Happy Belated Birthday card for today’s post.

Today’s card is 5 1/4′ x 4 1/2′, a size that I haven’t used for a really long time and I’m happy with how it turned out.

To obtain the decoupage effect, I stamped the Pansy Arrangement from High Hopes Stamps twice on XPress It Blending Cardstock, and coloured them both with copic markers.  I cut one using the Scalloped Die and the other one only the main flower arrangement was cut out and mounted with glue dots.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Pansy Arrangement (R014), Happy Belated Birthday! (High Hopes Stamps)
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo BLack
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Really Rainbow (Lawn Fawn)
  • Copic Markers:  Y13 – Lemon Yellow, Y15 – Cadmium Yellow, BV17 – Deep Reddish Blue, BV13 – Hydrangea Blue, BV04 – Blueberry, BV0000 – Pale Thistle, BV000 – Iridescent Mauve, BV01 – Viola, BV02 – Prune
  • Die:  Scalloped Stitched Nesting Ovals – Tutti Designs
  • Nuvo Crystal Drops – Morning Dew

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 the Design Team Divas.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day. 

Hugs,

Happy Birthday!!!

High Hopes Stamps, Masculine, Sue,

Welcome back HH and OCS fans;

Where does the time go — we are halfway through another month, school is almost out and summer will be in full swing soon.

I’m building up the Happy Birthday card stash, especially the masculine ones and for today’s card I have used Golfer Rudy from High Hopes Stamps. After stamping the image on XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markers.  I stamped the golf ball and tee (from the Golf Accessories Set) several times and lined them up to create a side border.  I then added some Nuvo Crystal Glaze over top of the balls.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps: Golfer Rudy (S026), Large Fancy Happy Birthday (H037), Golf Ball & Tee from the Golf Accessories Set (UU005)
  • Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper: XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Fancy Swirls (Your Next Stamp)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin: E0000- Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Skin White
    • Hair: E35 – Chamois, E33 – Sand, E31 – Brick Beige
    • Pants: B97 – Night Blue,B95 – Light Grayish Cobalt, B93 – Light Crockery Blue
    • Top: YG95 – Pale Olive, YG93 – Grayish Yellow, YG91 – Putty
    • Hat, Shoes & Golf Glove: E40 – Brick Beige, E41 – Pearl White, E42 – Sand Whit
    • Golf Clubs & Ball: C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C2 – Cool Gray No.
    • Grass: YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
    • Nuvo Crystal Glaze
    • Twine

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Time Well Spent

High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy Stamper, ,

Welcome back HH and OCS fans;

Another month has been and gone, and before we know it school will be out for the summer.  Time to spend outdoors and with our friends whether human or furry.

For today’s card I’m using Time Well Spent from High Hopes Stamps.  An awesome stamp featuring a boy sitting on a dock fishing with his best friend close by.  After stamping the image on XPress It Blending Cardstock it was coloured with Copic Markers.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Time Well Spent (S077), Good Friends (H255) – High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Speckles, Watercolor Washes (both from lawn Fawn)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Skin White
    • Hair:  E31 – Brick Beige, E33 – Sand, E35 – Chamois
    • Shirt:  BG10 – Cool Shadow, BF11 – Moon White
    • Pants:  B41 – Powder Blue, B45 – Smoky Blue
    • Dog:  E50 – Egg Shell, E51 – Milky White, E53 – Raw Silk, E39 – Burnt Umber
    • Dock:  E40 – Brick White, E41 – Pearl White, E42 – Sand White
    • Water;  BG000 – Pale Aqua, BF01 – Aqua Blue, BG02 -New Blue
    • Other:  N0 – Neutral Gray No. 0, W5 – Warm Gray No. 0
  • 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 the Design Team Divas.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

SpringTime Joy!!!

High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy Stamper, Sue, ,

Welcome OCS and HH fans;

Well, another month is just about over and it has certainly been a rainy one.  That hasn’t stopped these garden friends from having some Springtime Joy.

For today’s card I have used this cute Spring Birdhouse Garden stamp from High Hopes Stamps.  After stamping it on XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markers.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps: Spring Birdhouse Garden (T115), Springtime Joy Script (F019) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Spring Fling, Watercolor Wash (both Lawn Fawn)
  • Copic Markers:
    • E37 – Sepia, E39 – Leather
    • E29 – Burnt Umber, E27 – Africano, E25 – Caribe Cocoa
    • YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
    • E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E33 – Sand, E35 – Chamois
    • B21 – Baby Blue, B24 – Sky
    • YR04 – Chrome Orange
    • C9 – Cool Gray No. 9, C5 – Cool Gray No. 5, C3 – Cool Gray No. 3
    • N4 – Neutral Gray No. 4, N2 – Neutral Gray No. 2, N1 – Neutral Gray No. 1, N0 – Neutral Gray No. 0
    • R81 – Rose Pink, R83 – Rose Mist
    • R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red
  • Nuvo Glitter Drops – Sherbert Shimmer
  • Nuvo Crystal Drops – Duck Egg Blue
  • 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 the Design Team Divas.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Thinking of You!!!

High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy Stamper, Uncategorized, , , ,

Welcome OCS and HH fans;

Where does the time go.  It seems that Friday has come around and another week is almost over.

For today’s card, I have used the adorable Thinking of You Stamp from High Hopes Stamps and created a CAS card.

After stamping the image on XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markers.  I then used the Foilmate Vibrant Vines with the Sparkling Silver Foil (both from Gina K Designs)  and ran it through the MINC machine.  This is the positive side as opposed to the negative side which I used last week.  This was then cut out using the Spellbinders Scalloped Die.

Supplies used:

  • Stamp:  Thinking of You (S230) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Vintage Tea Party (Crafters Companion); Vibrant Vines Foilmate, Sparkling Silver Foil (both from Gina K. Designs)
  • MINC Machine
  • Copic Markers:
    • YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
    • R85 – Rose Red, R83 – Rose Mist, R81 – Rose Pink
    • YR04 – Chrome Orange, YR07 – Cadmium Orange
    • N7 – Neutral Gray No. 7
    • G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
  • Spellbinders Die:  Scalloped Rectangles
  • 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 the Design Team Divas.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,