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Happy Halloween…..

September 26, 2017Fall/Halloween, High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy StamperCopic Markers, Elvira & FriendsSue

Hello OCS fans and welcome to my post for today.

For my card today, I am using the adorable Elvira & Friends from High Hopes Stamps.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Elvira & Friends, Happy Halloween (High Hopes Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: XPress It Blending Cardstock
Copic Markers: Hair: E33 – Sand, E31 – Brick Beige, E30 – Bisque; Skin: E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E01 – Pink Flamingo, R20 – Blush; Dress & Leggings V06 – Lavendar, V04 – Lilac, YG05 – Salad, YG06 – Yellowish Green; Birds: 19 – Napoli Yellow, B93 – Pale Greyish Blue; Pumpkin: YR16 – Apricot, YR15 – Pumpkin Yellow; Cat: E53 – Raw Silk, E51 – Milky White, E50 – Egg Shell
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 04 – Orange, 01 – Lavendar, 06 – Melon
YNS Gumdrops

There are still a few more days to enter this month’s Fall/Halloween challenge for a chance to win 2 unmounted High Hopes Stamps of your choice.

For any supplies that you might need or want, check out Lora’s OCS store — online as well as the brick & mortar store. Great prices.

Until next time, keep crafting.

Hugs;

A Little Bit Wicked!!!!

September 19, 2017Fall/Halloween, High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy Stampercopic markers, Spectrum Noir Glitter Pens, Wicked (High Hopes Stamps), Witchy & Friends, YNS GumdropsSue

Welcome OCS fans;

September is over in a few more days and before we know it, Halloween will be here. For today’s card I have used the adorable stamp from High Hopes Stamps called “Witchy & Friends“.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Witchy & Friends, Wicked — High Hopes Stamps
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: XPress It Blending Cardstock
Copic Markers: Skin: E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Skin White, R20 – Blush; Hair: E53 – Raw Silk, E51 – Milky White, E50 – Egg Shell; Dress: YG06 – Yellowish Green, YG05 – Salad; Hat: V04 Lilac, V06 – Lavendar; T7 – Toner Gray No. 7, T6 – Toner – Gray No. 6; Broom: E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige; Pumpkin: YR16 – Apricot, YR15 – Pumpkin Yellow; Bat, Cat & Spider: T8 – Toner Gray No. 8, T6 – Toner Gray No. 6, T5 – Toner Gray No. 5; Ghost: W00 – Warm Gray No. 00, W0 – Warm Gray No. 0
Spectrum Noir Glitter Pens: Clear Overlay
YNS Gumdrops

As there is still time do enter this month’s Fall/Halloween challenge. We would love to see your entries. For any supplies that you might need or want, check out Lora’s OCS online store as well as the brick & mortar.

Until next time, happy crafting.

Hugs;

eek!

September 12, 2017Challenge, Fall/Halloween, One Crazy Stampercopic markers, eek! (High Hopes Stamps), Halloween Kitty & Gang, Spectrum Noir Sparkle Glitter Pen, YNS GumdropsSue

Welcome back OCS fans;

For today’s post, I have created a CAS card useding the adorable stamp called Halloween Kitty and Gang from High Hopes Stamps. The spider webs with the spiders were cut out from some older Halloween design paper from Doodlebug. A Clear Overlay Spectrum Noir Sparkle Glitter Pen was used to add a bit of glitter.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Halloween Kitty and Gang, eek (High Hopes Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Boo Crews (Doodlebug)
Copic Markers: E43 – Dull Ivory, E42 – Sand White, E41 – Pearl White, E40 – Brick White, V17 – Amethyst, V15 – Mallow, YG06 – Yellowish Green, YG05 – Salad, T8 – Toner Gray No. 8, T6 – Toner Gray No. 6, T5 – Toner Gray No. 5, YR16 – Apricot, YR15 – Pumpkin Yellow, YR30 – Macadamia Nut, E50 – Egg Shell, E51 – Milky White, C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1, C5 – Cool Gray No. 5, N0 – Neutral Gray No. 0, R20 – Blush
Atyou Spica Glitter Pen: 05 – Lemon
Spectrum Noir Sparkle Glitter Pen: Clear Overlay
YNS Gumdrops: Silver Tinsel

Do play along with this month’s Fall/Halloween challenge for a chance to win 2 unmounted High Hopes Stamps of your choice.

If you need or want any supplies, check out Lora’s OCS store (online as well as the brick & mortar) for some great products and prices.

Until next time, happy crafting.

Hugs;

Happy Halloween

September 5, 2017Challenge, Fall/Halloween, One Crazy StamperChester & Friends (High Hopes Stamps), Copic Markers, YNS GumdropsSue

Welcome back OCS fans;

Well it is official, today is the start of a new school year and this means that summer is over. With that being said, Fall is now here and the OCS Divas will be using an assortment of High Hopes Fall and Halloween stamps.

For today’s post I have used Chester and Friends, who just seem to be chillin’ out.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Chester & Friends, Happy Halloween (High Hopes Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Midnight Magic (Boos & Brews – Doodlebug)
Copic Markers: Chester: E43 – Dull Ivory, E42 – Sand White, E41 – Pearl White, E40 – Brick White, YR07 – Cadmium Orange, YR04 – Chrome Orange, V15 – Amethyst, V15 – Mallow, YG01 – Green Bice, YG03 – Yellow Green, Y08 – Acid Yellow; Other: T8 – Toner Gray No. 8, T7 – Toner Gray No. 7, T6 – Toner Gray No. 6, T5 – Toner Gray No. 5, R20 – Blush; C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, YR15 – Pumpkin Yellow, YG17 – Grass Green,YG03 – YellowGreen
White Gel Pen
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 00 – Clear
Spectrum Noir Sparkle Glitter Pens — Clear Overlay
YNS Gumdrops

There is plenty of time for you to enter this month’s Fall/Halloween Challenge for a chance to win 2 unmounted High Hopes Stamps of your choice.

Don’t forget to stop by Lora’s OCS store (online as well as the brick & mortar) for some great products and amazing prices.

Until next time, happy crafting.

Hugs;

September Challenge — New Release “Seasons of Celebration”

September 1, 2017High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy Stamper, Seasons of Celebration Release - High Hopes Stampscopic markers, Elvin Eldar (Seasons of Celebration - High Hopes Stamps)Sue

It is September 1st, and OCS is debuting the brand new “Seasons of Celebration” from High Hopes Stamps.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Elvin Eldar, Naughty List – High Hopes Stamps
Paper: XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Mad 4 Plaid Christmas (Photoplay), Mulbery Paper
Copic Markers: E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Skin White, R20 – Blush, E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E33 – Sand, Y26 – Mustard, Y28 – Lionet Gold, G46 – Mistletoe, R29 – Lipstick Rick, R27 – Cadmium Red, BG15 – Aqua, BG11 – Moon White, BG10 – Cool Shadow
Flower Soft – Polar White
Zig Wink of Stella – White, Red, Dark Green, Gold, Silver, Clear
YNS Gumdrops: Holly Jolly Sparkly
Nuvo Glitter Accents – Silver Jubilee

For the rest of the month, the OCS Divas will be using an assortment of Fall and Halloween stamps as this month’s challenge is “Fall and Halloween”.

Check out Lora’s OCS store for some great products.

Until next time, happy crafting.

Hugs,

The Cat Did It….

August 29, 2017Challenge - My Favourite Things, High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy Stamper, So Much CutenessCopic Markers, Nuvo Embellishment Mousse, Puppy Pals, The Cat Did It (So Much Cuteness - High Hopes Stamps)Sue

Welcome back OCS Fans;

As it the last week of August, this means that summer is over and school will be starting up again next Tuesday.

For today’s post I have used the adorable Puppy Pals stamp from the “So Much Cuteness” release from High Hopes Stamps. The looks on the puppies’ faces remind me of when my children were toddlers and did something that put them in the dog house and then it was I didn’t do it…but the cat or dog did.

I used some Cosmic Brown Nuvo Embellishment Mousse to colour the dog house and Mother of Pearl for the dog bone.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Puppy Pals, The Cat Did It (So Much Cuteness – High Hopes Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: XPress It Blending Cardstock
Copic Markers: E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E33 – Sand, E79 – Cashew, T8 – Toner Gray No. 8, T7 – Toner Gray No. 7, T6 – Toner Gray No 6, T5 – Toner Gray No. 5, YG11 – Mignonette, YG17 – Grass Green
Nuvo Embellishment Mousse: Cosmic Brown, Mother of Pearl

There are a few days left to enter this month’s “My Favourite Things” challenge for a chance to win a prize. Make sure you return this Friday to see our new challenge along with a new High Hopes Stamps release.

Do stop by Lora’s OCS store for any supplies that you need or want.

Until next time, happy crafting.

Hugs;

Don’t Worry You Got this…..

August 22, 2017Challenge - My Favourite Things, High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy Stamper, So Much CutenessCopic Markers, Goat Your Back - So Much Cuteness (High Hopes Stamps), Nuvo Crystal Drops, YNS GumdropsSue

Hi there and welcome to another Crazy Tuesday. The summer has definitely flown by as school starts in two weeks. Are you ready for it?

For today’s post I have used the adorable Goat Your Back from the High Hopes Stamps “So Much Cuteness” release and made a CAS card. I for one can definitely do with less chaos in my life these days.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Goat Your Back (So Much Cuteness release), Don’t Worry (all High Hopes Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP — Winter — Plaid Collection (Lawn Fawn)
Copic Markers: W00 – Warm Gray No. 00, W0 – Warm Gray No. 0, W7 – Warm Gray No. 7, C00 – Cool Gray No.00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1, C3 – Cool Gray No. 3, R11 – Pale Cherry Pink, E30 – Bisque, Y38 -Honey, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG17 – Grass Green, R27 – Cadmium Red
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 00 – Clear
YNS Gumdrops: Gray
Nuvo Crystal Drops: Morning Dew

Do join us for this month’s “My Favourite Things” Challenge. For any supplies that you might need or just want check out Lora’s OCS store for some great prices.

Until next time, happy crafting.

Hugs,

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Life Without Dogs…….

August 15, 2017Challenge - My Favourite Things, High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy Stamper, So Much CutenessCopic Markers, Heidi Swapp Minc Machine, Life without Dogs (So Much Cutenss - High Hopes Stamps), Teacup PupSue

Welcome back OCS fans to another crazy Tuesday. I hope your weekend was good and that you are taking advantage of the last 3 weeks of summer before everyone is back to the grind –yes school.

For today’s post I have used the adorable Teacup Pup from High Hopes Stamps latest released called “So Much Cuteness“. In keeping with our challenge “My Favourite Things”, I have used the Heidi Swapp Minc Machine and Reflective Foil for the design paper.

I used a sheet of Heidi Swapp design paper and with some Pink & Gold Ombre Reflective Foil and ran it through the Minc Machine. Then an embossing folder from Ecstasy Crafts was used. Colour was added using some Wild Honey, Shabby Shutters, Victorian Velvet Distress Inks.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Teacup Pup, Cat & Dog Paws, Life Without Dogs… (So Much Cuteness — High Hopes Stamps)
Paper: XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP — Heidi Swapp
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black; Distress Inks – Wild Honey, Shabby Shutters, Victorian Velvet
Copic Markers: E31 – Brick Beige, E30 – Bisque, G00 – Jade Green, G000 – Pale Green, G000 – Crystal Opal, E53 – Raw Silk, e51 – Milky White, E50 – Egg Shell, E29 – Burnt Umber
Minc Machine and Pink & Gold Ombre Reflective Foil
Embossing Folder: Ecstasy Folder
YNS Gumdrops: Mint Green

Do play along with this month’s challenge “My Favourite Things” for a chance to win 2 unmounted High Hopes Stamps of your choice.

For any supplies that you might need check out Lora’s OCS store (online as well as the brick & mortar). A road trip to Bolton can be a rather nice scenic drive.

Until next time, have fun….

Hugs,

And then she said…..

August 8, 2017Challenge - My Favourite Things, High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy StamperAnd then she said, Chick Gossip (So Much Cuteness - High Hopes Stamps), Clucker Club, Copic MarkersSue

Welcome back OCS fans, to another crazy Tuesday. Hope you enjoyed the long weekend and spent some time with family and friends.

For my card today, I have used Clucker Club from High Hopes Stamps latest release called “So Much Cuteness”

Supplies used:

Stamps: Clucker Club, Chick Gossip, And then she said.. (So Much Cuteness – High Hopes Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: XPress It Blending Cardstock
Copic Markers: YR04 – Chrome Orange, YR07 – Cadmium Orange, YR0000 – Pale Chiffon, YR000 – Silk, YR00 – Powder Pink, R00 – Pinkish White, R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red, E57 – Light Walnut, E55 – Light Camel
Miscellaneous: Twine, and jewels

You have plenty of time to enter this month’s challenge “My Favourite Things” for a chance to win 2 unmounted High Hopes Stamps of your choice.

For any supplies that you might need or just want, check out Lora’s One Crazy Stamper store for some amazing products with great prices.

Until next time, happy crafting.

Hugs,

August Challenge — “My Favourite Things”

August 1, 2017Challenge, High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy StamperCopic Markers, Distress Ink - Victorian Velvet & Shabby Shutters, Friendly Kitty, Tim Holtz StencilsSue

Welcome everyone to One Crazy Stamper’s brand new challenge for August called “My Favourite Things”. For today’s card, I have used the adorable Friendly Kitty from High Hopes Stamps latest release called “So Much Cuteness”.

For the side panel, I used a stencil from the Tim Holtz Mini Stencil Set #25. Victorian Velvet and Shabby Shutters Distress Ink were used to colour the stencil.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Friendly Kitty, Meow to You (So Much Cuteness – High Hopes Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black, Distress Ink: Shabby Shutter, Victorian Velvet
Paper: XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Sweet Afternoon
Copic Markers: E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E33 – Sand, R00 – Pinkish White, R81 – Rose Pink, R83 – Rose Mist, B52 – Pale Greenish Blue, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG17 – Grass Green, Y19 – Napolic Yellow
Atyou Spica Glitter Pen: 00 – Clear
Spellbinders Dies: Labels Eighteen
Tim Holtz Stencil: Mini Set #25
YNS Gumdrops: Clear, Sugar & Sparkle

Do enter this month’s challenge “My Favourite Things” for a chance to win 2 unmounted High Hopes Stamps of your choice. For any supplies that you need or want, check out Lora’s One Crazy Stamper store (online as well as brick & mortar) for all the new products that are arriving.

Until next time, happy crafting,

Hugs,