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Where Flowers Grow….

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

Welcome OCS and HH fans;

Well it seems that spring has finally arrived and flowers, shrubs and trees are beginning to grow as they have new shoots and blooms.  With flowers beginning to grow, so does hope in so many ways.

With this in mind, today’s card is using the adorable Flowers Grow stamp from High Hopes Stamps.

After stamping the image, I coloured it with Copic Markers, and cut it out using the Scalloped Square Die from Spellbinders.  The foil background was created using the Vibrant Vines Foil-Makes and Sparkling Silver Foil – Fancy Foils both from Gina K. Designs and fun through the Minc Machine to foil it.  The negative was used for the background. It was cut out using the same die as the image.

Supplies used:

  • Stamp:  Flowers Grow (R157) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Honey Sweet Patterned Paper – DigiDoodles Design
  • Foil Mate & Foil:  Vibrant Vines, Sparkling Silver (Gina K. Designs)
  • Spellbinders Die:  Scalloped Dies
  • Copic Markers:
    • YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
    • YR02 – Light Orange, YR01 – Peach Puff, YR00 – Powder Pink, YR0000 – PaleChiffon
    • R02 – Flesh, R01 – Pinkish Vanilla
    • BG10 – Cool Shadow, BG11 – Moon White
    • BV0000 -Pale Thistle, BV000- Irridescent Mauve
    • B0000 – Pale Porcelain Blue
  • Nuvo Crystal Drops:  Morning Dew
  • Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen:  Clear
  • 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,

The Best Things, Old Friend and Alcohol Pearls

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

Welcome HH and OCS fans;

Time has a way of sneaking up on us and before you know it another week,  month, or even years have gone or flown by.  The sentiments on both of today’s cards sums up rather nicely our life’s journey.

For today’s cards, I used the stamps called The Best Things and Old Friend, both from High Hopes Rubber Stamps. Both images were stamped onto XPress It Blending Cardstock and coloured with Copic Markers.  The backgrounds for both cards were created using Alcohol Pearls, which is a new product for me.

The Best Things

Old Friend

Inside of Old Friend

While at Scrapfest last month, I picked up a new product for me called Alcohol Pearls.  Alcohol Pearls work in the same way as the regular alcohol inks, but with a difference.  The finish has a pearlescent sheen to it.

While pursuing the Internet for information on Alcohol Pearls, I came across a youtube video by Jennifer McGuire showing how to create a smooth background using a ruler, a strip of white felt and some alcohol pearls.

After adding a few drops of three different Alcohol Pearls to the felt strip edge and then adding some blending solution, Jennifer just moved the ruler along the Yupo paper.   The link to the video can be found here Alcohol Pearls.

For the background below, I used the Envy, Villainous, and Enchanted Alcohol Pearls.

Background for The Best Things

Background for Old Friend

An Alcohol Ink applicator tool with felt was used to create the backgrounds below. Again, the Envy, Villainous, Enchanted Alcohol Pearls were used. The background on the left was used for the Old Friend card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps: The Best Things (S231), Old Friend (R155), Thank You For Being A Friend (HH039)
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Alcohol Pearls:  Villainous, Envy, Enchanted
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, Yupo Paper
  • Copic Markers:  The Best Things
    • YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
    • V04 – Lilac, V01 – Heath, V000 – Pale Heath
    • BV000 – Irridescent Mauve, BV01 – Viola, BV02 – Prune
    • R85 – Rose Red, R83 – Rose Mist, R81 – Rose Pink
    • B000 – Porcelain Blue
  • Copic Markers:  Old Friend
    • YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
    • V04 – Lilac, V01 – Heath, V000 – Pale Heath
    • BV000 – Irridescent Mauve, BV01 – Viola, BV02 – Prune
    • G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
    • C0 – Cool Gray No. 0
  • Peel Off Stickers
  • Miscellaneous: Jewels

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,

Spring is in the Air…

High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy Stamper, Sue, ,

Welcome HH and OCS fans;

There is no doubt that the Easter weekend was rather a wet and damp one.  However, after all the rain we had it seems that the grass is finally turning green, the buds on the trees are beginning and some early flowers are starting to pop up.   It seems that Spring is finally in the air.

For today’s card, a clean and simple one;  I have used the adorable Bunny Blossoms from High Hopes Rubber Stamps. Bunny is stopping to smell the blooms and just enjoying his time doing it.  I stamped the card on XPress It Blending Cardstock and coloured the image with Copic Markers. I added some Polar White Flower Soft to his tail, and some YNS Gumdrops to the flower centers.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Bunny Blossoms (TT114), Spring is in the Air (HH059) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP Simply Spring (Doodlebug)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Bunny:  E50 – Egg Shell, E51 – Milky White, R01 – Pinkish Vanilla, R00 – Pinkish White, R000 – Cherry White, R20 – Blush
    • Branches:  E25 – Caribe Cocoa, E27 – Africano, E27 – Burnt Umber
    • Flowers:  BV000 – Iridescent Mauve, BV0000 – Pale Thistle, RV11 – Pink, RV13 – Tender Pink, Y17 – Golden Yellow, Y17 – Maize, R81 – Rose Pink, R83 – Rose Mist, R85 – Rose Red
    • Grass: YG11 – Mignonette, YG13 – Chartreuse
  • Stitched Squares Dies — YNS
  • Scalloped Stitched Nesting Ovals – Tutti Designs
  • Flower Soft: Polar White
  • YNS Gumdrops
  • Ribbon
  • Spectrum Noir Sparkle Glitter Pens:  Clear

Do stop by as well as follow us on both the OCS and the High Hopes Stamps blogs and Facebook Pages for some daily inspiration from the Design Team Divas.  You can also follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Hugs, Kisses & Easter Wishes

High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy Stamper, Sue, ,

Welcome OCS and HH Fans;

Another week has come and it is not only Friday, but Good Friday also and Easter is here.  For my card today, I have used the adorable Easter Stroll from High Hopes Stamps.

After stamping the image with Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black Ink on XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markers.  I used a double stitch oval die to cut the image out, and then used the Quilted Backdrop die from Lawn Fawn with the Buncha Scraps Floral Blends papers.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Easter Stroll (TT117), Hugs, Kisses, Easter Wishes (HH054) from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Dots & Strips – Gingham Spring, Spring Dots & Stripes (Echo Park), Buncha Scraps – Flora Blends
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pin, E00 – Skin White, R20 – Blush
    • Hair:  E55 – Chamois, E33 – Sand, E31 – Brick Beige
    • Top:  BV000 – Iridescent Mauve, BV000 – Pale Thistle, BV01 – Viola
    • Dress:  G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade
    • Flowers:  R83 – Rose Mist, R81 – Rose Pink
    • Chicks:  Y18 – Lightning Yellow, Y19 – Napoli Yellow
    • Basket:  E40 – Brick White, E41 – Pearl White, E42 – Sand White
    • Grass:  YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
  • Dies:  Double Stitched Oval, Quilted Backdrop (Lawn Fawn)
  • Miscellaneous:  YNS Gumdrops, Ribbon

Be sure to stop by the One Crazy Stamper and High Hopes Stamps blogs and Facebook Pages for some daily inspiration from the Design Team Divas.  You can also follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Did Someone Say “Spring”?

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

Welcome OCS and HH Fans;

It seems that Mother Nature can’t make up her mind lately; as the weather has been on a bit of a roller coaster this past week — one day it seems like Spring is here, then Winter comes back.  Did someone say “Spring” has arrived?

For my card today, I have used the adorable Bedelia Butterfly.  After stamping her on some XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured her with Copic Markers.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Bedelia Butterfly (S127), Say Spring (E256) — High Hopes Rubber Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Buncha Scraps – Floral Blends, Digi Studios – Spring Plaid
  • Copic Markers:
    • E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Skin White, E02 – Fruit Pink, R20 – Blush
    • G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
    • R11 – Pale Cherry Pink, R12 – Light Tea Rose, R14 – Light Rouge, R14 – Light Rouge
    • YG13 – Chartreuse, YG17 – Grass Green, Y15 – Cadmium Yellow, Y17 – Golden Yellow, Y18 – Lightning Yellow
    • BV0000 – Pale Thistle, BV000 – Iridescent Mauve, BV00 – Mauve Shadow
    • T8 – Toner Gray No. 8, T7 – Toner Gray No. 7, N6 – Neutral Gray No. 6
    • N1 – Neutral Gray No. 1, N2 – Neutral Gray No. 2, N3 – Neutral Gray No. 3
  • Dies:  Stitched Ovals – Gina Marie Design; Ovals – Spellbinders
  • Spectrum Noir Sparkle Glitter Pens:  Clear
  • Miscellaneous:  Ribbon and Jewels

Be sure to stop by the One Crazy Stamper  and High Hopes Stamps blogs and Facebook Pages for some daily inspiration from the Design Team Divas.  You can also follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

If you are attending Scrapfest this weekend in Kitchener, do come and visit us at the One Crazy Stamper and High Hopes Stamps Booth.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Spring Follows!

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Welcome HH and OCS Fans;

It seems that winter doesn’t want to go away for now…. but it will and spring will follow.  I can’t wait for Spring to really arrive.  It is one of my favourite seasons as it signifies new beginnings — grass starts to grow, leaves sprout on the trees, flowers start to bloom, and mother nature with baby bunnies, birds and other wildlife.  It is an uplifting time of the year for me.

For today’s card, I have used the High Hopes Stamps called Garden Gate Background, Landing Birdie and Spring Follows.  The Garden Gate Background  and Landing Birdie were coloured with Copic Markers. I fuzzy cut the Landing Birdie (I definitely need to get a Brother Scan & Cut).  My original intention was to put Birdie on a wobble, but even the mini wobble was too big.  I added a layer of glue dots to build it up a bit, so it gives the appearance that he is not flat against the gate.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Garden Gate Background (U012), Landing Birdie (H185), Spring Follows (LL009) all from High Hopes Rubber Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Spring Plaid (Lawn Fawn)
  • Copic Markers:
    • E21 – Baby Skin Pink, E23 – Hazelnut, E25 – Caribe Cocoa, E27 – Africano, E29 – Burnt Umber, E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E40 – Brick white, E41 – Pearl White – E42 – Sand White
    • YG11 – Mignonette, YG12 – Chartreuse
    • BV000 – Iridescent Mauve, BV00 – Mauve Shadow, BV01 – Viola
    • Y17 – Golden Yellow, Y19 – Napoli Yellow, YR16 – Apricot
    • B000 – Pale Porcelain Blue, B00 – Frost Blue, B21 – Baby Blue, B23 – Phthalo Blue
    • N0- Neutral Gray No. 0, N2 – Neutral Gray No. 2
  • Your Next Stamps Gumdrops
  • Lawn Fawn Hemp
  • Zig Wink of Stella – Clear

Be sure to stop by the One Crazy Stamper and High Hopes Stamps blogs and Facebook Pages for some daily inspiration from the Design Team Divas.  You can also follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Under the Weather….

Get Well, High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy Stamper, Sue, , ,

Welcome OCS and HH  fans;

Now that spring has officially arrived, it has also brought the colds and allergies. For my card today, I’m using another great image from High Hopes Stamps new release “Get Well Soon“.

This “Sick Puppy” is definitely feeling poorly and under the weather.  He has his box of kleenex for those sniffles and a hot drink; — it might even be a hot toddy.

Inside of Card

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Sick Puppy (TT178), Under the Weather (GG056), Get Well Soon 2 (GG051) – (High Hopes Stamps “Get Well Soon” release)
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Buncha Scraps Floral Blends
  • Copic Markers:
    • E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E33 -Sand, E35 – Chamois, E29 – Burnt Umber
    • YG00 – Mimosa Yellow, YG01 – Green Bice, YG03 – Yellow Green
    • Y11 – Pale Yellow, Y13 – Lemon Yellow
    • BG10 – Cool Chadow, BG11 – Moon White, BG13 – Mint Green
    • N0 – Neutral Gray No. 0
    • R27 – Cadmium Red
  • Your Next Stamps Gumdrops
  • Your Next Die: Stitched Squares
  • Gina Marie Designs:  Double Stitched Squares

Be sure to stop by the One Crazy Stamper and High Hopes Stamps blogs and Facebook Page for some daily inspiration from the Design Team Divas.  You can also follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

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Hugs,

Wishing You a Speedy Recovery!

Get Well, High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy Stamper, Sue, , ,

Welcome OCS and HH Fans;

Now that Spring has finally arrived, it seems to have brought some colds and flu along with it.

For today’s card, I have used the adorable Sick Mouse from High Hopes Stamps newest release “Get Well Soon“.  I certainly hope that they feel better soon.  The image was stamped onto XPress It Blending Cardstock and then coloured with Copic Markers.  I used the smallest hexagon die that I had to mount the flowers on.

Supplies used:

  • Sick Mouse (TT177), Speedy Recovery (GG053) from High Hopes Stamps “Get Well Soon Release“
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Really Rainbow (Lawn Fawn)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Mouse:  W00 – Warm Gray No. 00, W1 – Warm Gray No. 1, W2 – Warm Gray No. 2, R0000 – Pink Beryl, R00 – Pinkish White
    • Blanket:  BV000 – Iridescent Mauve, BV01 – Viola, BV02 – Prune, R20 – Blush, R21 – Sardonyx, R24 – Prawn,Y00 – Barium Yellow, Y000 – Pale Lemon, YG01 – Green Brice, YG03 – Yellow Green,B00 – Frost Blue, B000 – Pale Porcelain Blue, B01 – Mint Blue,
    • Other:  BG000 – Pale Aqua, R27 – Cadmium Red
  • Dies:  Stitched Square, Hexagon Die (Gina Marie Dies)
  • Your Next Stamp Gumdrops

Be sure to stop by the One Crazy Stamper and High Hopes Stamps blogs and Facebook Pages for some daily inspiration from the Design Team Divas.  You can also follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

New Release — High Hopes Stamps – “Get Well”

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Welcome OCS and HH fans;

Today, High Hopes Stamps is revealing a brand new release called “Get Well”.

My card today is using the adorable Get Well Chick (TT170) along with the sentiment called Spirits ALift (LL014).  Atfer stamping the image with Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black, I coloured it with Copic Markers.


Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Get Well Chick (TT170), Spirits ALift (LL014)– Get Well Release – High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Perfectly Plaid – Spring (Lawn Fawn)
  • Copic Markers:  Y11 – Pale Yellow, Y13 – Lemon Yellow, Y15 – Cadmium Yellow, YR04 – Chrome Orange, E30 – Bisque, e31 – Brick Beige, B000 – Pale Porcelain BLue, B00 – Frost Blue, B01 – Mint Blue, RV21 – Light Pink, RV23 – Pure Pink, RV10 – Pale Pink
  • Dies:  Stitched Squares (Gina Marie Designs), Stitched Nesting Tags (Tutti Designs), Stitched Squares (YNS)
  • Spectrum Noir Clear Sparkle Pen

Be sure to stop by the One Crazy Stamper and High Hopes Stamps blogs and Facebook Page for some daily inspiration from the Design Team Divas.  You can also follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Get Well Soon!

English Roses, High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy Stamper, Sue,

Welcome OCS and  HH Fans;

I’m certainly glad that it is Friday and the weekend will soon be here.  It has been one those weeks, when nothing seems to have gone right.  To top it off, I wasn’t able to find where I put a craft item that I wanted to use on today’s card. Hopefully, I will eventually find it.

For today’s card, I used this adorable English Rose from High Hopes Rubber Stamps.  After stamping the image on XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with copic markers using colours that I usually don’t use.  I added some Nuvo Morning Dew Crystal Drops to the roses and on the die, which didn’t quite work out the way I wanted.  Nuvo High Gloss White Crystal Drops was used in the corners.

Supplies used:

Be sure to stop by the One Crazy Stamper and High Hopes Stamps blogs and Facebook Page for some daily inspiration from the Design Team Divas.  You can also follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,