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Happy Halloween!!!!

October 18, 2016Fall/Winter Fun 2016, High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy StamperAtyou Spica Glitter Pens, Copic Markers, Halloween Kitty and Gang (Fall/Winter Fun - High Hopes Stamps), Zig Wink of StellaSue

Hi Fellow OCS Fans;

I don’t know about you, but it seems that October is going by rather quickly. Before we know it, Christmas will be here, except for the fact that Halloween comes first and will be here in a couple of weeks.

For today’s card, I have used the adorable Halloween Kitty and Gang from the latest High Hopes Stamps release called Fall/Winter Fun.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Halloween Kitty and Gang, Happy Halloween (Fall/Winter Fun Release – High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock, DP – Boo Crew & Bubbling Brew (Boo Crews – Doodlebug)
Copic Markers: BV34 – Bluebell, BV31 – Pale Lavender, YG11 – Mignonette, YG13 – Chartreuse, T8 – Toner Gray No. 8, T7 – Toner Gray No. 7, T6 – Toner Gray No. 6, W00 – Warm Gray No. 00, W0 – Warm Gray No. 0, W1 – Warm Gray No. 1, YR04 – Chrome Orange, YR01 – Peach Puff, YR00 – Powder Pink, Y38 – Honey, E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E33 – Sand
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 00 – Clear, 12 – Silver
Zig Wink of Stella: Clear (added to the sentiment)

There is plenty of time to enter this month’s Fall/Winter Fun challenge for a chance to win 2 unmounted High Hopes Rubber Stamps of your choice. For any supplies that you might need (or desire) to complete your project check out Lora’s OCS store for some amazing products and prices.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! Until next time, keep on crafting;

Hugs;

Jingle Jangle…

October 11, 2016Fall/Winter Fun 2016, High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy StamperCopic Markers, Jingle Jangle, Sparkle & Cheer (Fall/Winter Fun - High Hopes Stamps), Sugar Plum (My Mind's Eye)Sue

Hi Fellow OCS Peeps;

Hope you all had an enjoyable Thanksgiving with your family. Now that Thanksgiving is over, Halloween will soon be here, and before we know it, so will Christmas.

For my post today at OCS, I have used the adorable Jingle Jangle stamp from the new Fall/Winter Fun release of High Hopes Rubber Stamps. I used the Sparkle and Cheer sentiment on the inside.

Card Front

Inside of Card

Supplies used:

Stamps: Jingle Jangle, Sparkle and Cheer (Fall/Winter Fun – High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock; DP – Sugar Plum – Wintery, Flurry (My Mind’s Eye)
Copic Markers: BG11 – Moon White, BG10 – Cool Shadow, RV21 – Light Pink, RV23 – Pure Pink; T8 – Toner Gray No. 8, T7 – Toner Gray No. 7, T6 – Toner Gray No. 6; G29 – Pine Tree Green, E29 – Burnt Umber, Y28 – Lionet Gold, R20 – Blush, R20 – Pale Yellowish Pink, YR24 – Sepia, R27 – Cadmium Red, BG0000 – Snow Green
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 00 – Clear
YNS Gumdrops: Holly Jolly Sparkle

There is plenty of time to enter this month’s Fall/Winter Fun challenge for a chance to win 2 unmounted High Hopes Rubber Stamps of your choice.

Check out Lora’s OCS store for any supplies that you might need or desire.

Until next time, happy crafting

Hugs;

Have an UDDERLY Fabulous Christmas……

October 4, 2016Fall/Winter Fun 2016, High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy StamperAtyou Spica Glitter Pens, Charlie's Moo-ry Christmas (Fall/Winter Collection), Copic MarkersSue

Hi OCS Fans;

I’m back with another card using a brand new stamp from the High Hopes Rubber Stamps “Fall/Winter Fun Collection” which made its debut on the 1st of the month. For my card today, I used Charlie’s Moo-ry Christmas along with the Have an UDDERLY Fabulous Christmas sentiment.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Charlie’s Moo-ry Christmas, Udderly Fabulous sentiment (Fall/Winter Fun Collection – High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Paper: X-Press it Blending Cardstock, DP – Merry & Bright (BoBunny)
Copic Markers: T8 – Toner Gray No. 8, T7 – Toner Gray No. 7, W00 – Warm Gray No. 00, W0 – Warm Gray No. 0, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Skin White, E11 – Barely Beige, R20 – Blush; R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red, BG0000 – Snow Green, BG000 – Pale Aqua
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 00 – Clear, 03 – Red
Miscellaneous: Flower, Bells

There is plenty of time to enter this month’s Fall/Winter Fun challenge for a chance to win 2 unmounted High Hopes Rubber Stamps of your choice. For any supplies that you need or just plain want, check out Lora’s OCS store.

Until next time, Happy Crafting;

Hugs,

September Challenge & New Release High Hopes Fall/Winter Fun

October 1, 2016Fall/Winter Fun 2016, High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy StamperApple Mouse Pie (Fall/Winter Fun 2016 - High Hopes Stamps), Copic MarkersSue

Hi Fellow OCS fans;

As it is October 1st, OCS has a new challenge along with a brand new release of High Hopes Stamps called Fall/Winter Fun.

For today’s card, I used the adorable Apple Pie Mouse from the Fall/Winter Fun.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Apple Mouse Pie, Happy Thanksgiving (Fall/Winter Fun 2016 Release from High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock; DP – Fall Blessings – Apples (Carta Bella)
Copic Markers: Mouse: E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, R20 – Blush, E33 – sand, E31 – Brick Beige, E30 – Bisque; Pie: E50 – Egg Shell, E51 – Milky White; Pie Dish: W1 Warm Gray No. 1, W5 – Warm Gray No. 5; Apples, YG17 – Grass Green, E47 – Dark Brown; R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red

Do enter this month’s Fall/Winter Fun Challenge to win a prize of 2 unmounted High Hopes Rubber Stamps of your choice. For any supplies that you might need or are on your wish list, do check out Lora’s OCS store.

Until next time, happy crafting;

Hugs,

It’s a baby shower……

September 27, 2016Baby Boom 2016 Releasse, One Crazy StamperBaby Elephant Celebrates, Baby Giraffe, Copic Markers, High Hopes Rubber StampsSue

Welcome back OCS fans. September has certainly gone by quickly. This is my last post for this month featuring stamps from the Baby Boom 2016 Collection. For today’s card, I used the Baby Elephant Celebrates and Baby Giraffe stamps.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Baby Elephant Celebrates, Baby Giraffe, It’s a a Baby Shower (High Hopes Rubber Stamps Baby Boom Collection)
Ink: Tsukineko Momento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock, DP – It’s a Boy & It’s a Girl (Carta Bella)
Copic Markers: Baby Giraffe: E0000 – Floral White, E00 – Skin White, E43 – Dull Ivory, E44 – Clay, E47 – Dark Brown, YR24 – Pale Sepia, YR23 – Yellow Ochre, YR21 – Cream, RV13 – Tender Pink; Baby Elephant Celebrates: W00 – Warm Gray No. 00, W0 – Warm Gray No. 0, W1 – Warm Gray No. 1, W3 – Warm Gray No. 3, R20 – Blush; Ears: R000 – Cherry White, R00 – Pinkish White, R01 – Pinkish Vanilla; Butterfly: YR21 – Cream, Balloon – BG11 – Moon White
Pearls: Forever in Time – White

There are still a few more days to enter this month’s challenge. Stay tuned for Saturday, October 1st. OCS will be debuting the brand new release of Fall/Winter Fun stamps from High Hopes Rubber Stamps. For any supplies that you might need or want, check out Lora’s OCS store; both the online and the brick and mortar.

Until next time, happy crafting.

Hugs,

Precious little one…..

September 20, 2016Baby Boom 2016 Releasse, One Crazy StamperCopic Markers, Swaddled Baby Boy (High Hopes Rubber Stamp), YNS Gumdrops - Cotton Candy BlueSue

Hello friends, and welcome back to OCS, where the divas are showing the Baby Boom Collection“>, the latest release from High Hopes Rubber Stamps.

For my card today, I have used the adorable image called Swaddled Baby Boy. I paper pieced the blanket using some It’s a Boy (Carta Bella) patterned paper.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Swaddled Baby Boy and Precious Little One (Baby Boom Collection – High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock; DP – It’s a Boy (Carta Bella)
Copic Markers: E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, R20 – Blush, E30 – Bisque, E33 – Sand, E35 – Chamois
YNS Gumdrops: Cotton Candy Blue

As we would love to see your creations please enter this month’s challenge. For anything that you might need or just plain want, check out Lora’s store One Crazy Stamper.

Until next time, happy crafting;

Hugs,

Baby Shower

September 13, 2016Baby Boom 2016 Releasse, One Crazy StamperAtyou Spica Glitter Pens, Baby Hedgehog Bath, Baby Shower (High Hopes Rubber Stamps), Copic MarkersSue

Happy Tuesday Everyone;

I hope you have had a chance to look at the adorable stamps in the Baby Boom Collection; the latest release from High Hopes Rubber Stamps.

For my card today, I have used the adorable “Baby Hedgehog Bath” stamp and the sentiment called “Baby Shower“. The sentiment “Baby Shower” was coloured with the Atyou Spica Glitter Pens. Ranger’s Glossy Accents was added to the bubbles and water.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Baby Hedgehog Bath, Baby Shower (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock, DP – It’s a Boy & It’s a Girl (Carta Bella)
Copic Markers: Baby Hedgehog: E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E29 – Burnt Umber, E27 – Africano, E25 – Caribe Cocoa; Bath: C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C1 – Cool Gray No. 01; Cloth: G00 – Jade Green, G000 – Pale Green; Bubbles: BG000 – Pale Aqua
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 17 – Mint, 02 – Pink, 00 – Clear, 18 – Baby Blue, 05 – Lemon
Ranger’s Glossy Accents

There is still time to enter this month’s baby challenge. Can’t wait to see what you create. Check out Lora’s store One Crazy Stamper for the supplies you need as well as the new products that have arrived, with more on the way.

Until next time, happy crafting;

Hugs,

Two Peas in a Pod……

September 6, 2016Baby Boom 2016 Releasse, High Hopes StampsCopic Markers, Two Peas in a Pod (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)Sue

Happy Tuesday OCS Fans;

Hope you all have enjoyed this final long weekend of the summer. Today, is the start of a new school year for many and for some their very first time.

For today’s card, I have used an adorable stamp from High Hopes Rubber Stamps new Baby Boom Collection called Two Peas in a Pod.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Two Peas in a Pod & Like Two Peas in a Pod (Baby Boom Collection – High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Xpress It Blending Cardstock; DP – It’s a Boy – Toy Blocks & It’s a Girl – Safety Pins (Carta Bella)
Copic Markers: Skin: E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, R20 – Blush; Hair: E33 – Sand; E30 – Bisque, E21 – Baby Skin Pink; Hairband: RV11 – Pink, RV10 – Pale Pink; Pod: YG23 – New Leaf; YG25 – Celadeon Green
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 02 – Pink (edge of hairband)
Spellbinder Dies: Curved and Distressed Rectangles;

There is still time to check out the Baby Boom Blog Hop and leave a comment on the OCS and HH blogs, as well as each of the diva’s blogs. You also have the whole month to enter this month’s challenge. Do visit Lora’s OCS store for any supplies that you need or on your wish list. Remember, don’t forget to check back this Friday to see if you are a blog hop winner.

Until next time, happy crafting;

Hugs,

Baby Boom Release and Blog Hop

September 1, 2016Baby Boom 2016 Releasse, Blog Hop, High Hopes StampsBaby Girl Crawling (High Hopes Rubber Stamps), copic markersSue

Hi OCS Fans;

September 1st has arrived, along with a brand new release from High Hopes Rubber Stamps, called Baby Boom. To help celebrate this brand new release the DT divas from both the High Hopes and OCS Design Teams are hosting a Blog Hop. Make sure you visit each gal to see what new release they have on their blog, leave a comment, and then go back to the challenge posts and leave a comment on the OCS or High Hopes blogs. By leaving a comment you have the chance to win 2 unmounted High Hopes Rubber Stamps of your choice. To see if you are a winner, make sure you check the OCS blog on Friday, September 2nd and the High Hopes blog on Friday, September 9th.

For my card today, I have used the adorable Baby Girl Crawling.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Baby Girl Crawling and the Ten Little Phrase sentiment (Baby Boom — High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock, DP – Just a Wink, Pretty as a Posie — It’s a Girl (Bella Blvd)
Copic Markers: Skin: E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, R20 – Blush; Hair: E33 – Sand, E30 – Bisque, E21 – Baby Skin Pink; Outfit: rV11 – Pink, RV10 – Pale Pink; Hairband: RV00 – Water Lily, RV02 – Sugared Almond Pink
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 02 – Pink

We are going to start off with Kristine from High Hopes, then Leanne from OCS.

Sue → you are here

Lora (Owner of HH andOCS)

Happy Hopping and don’t forget to leave a comment on each member’s blog as well as the OCS DT and High Hopes DT blog.

Witchy Poo Stirrin Brew…..

August 30, 2016Fall/Halloween, High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy StamperCopic Markers, Viva Decor Pearl Pens, Witchy Poo Stirrin Brew (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)Sue

Hi Fellow Crafters;

As today is the last Tuesday, for August this means that school starts next week and summer is coming to a close.

For my post today, I have used this adorable Halloween stamp from High Hopes Rubber Stamps called Witchy Poo Stirrin Brew.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Witchy Poo Stirrin Brew and sentiments (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock, DP – Trick or Treat – Masks (Carta Bella)
Copic Markers: Skin: E0000 – Floral white, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, R20 – Blush; Hair: YG06 – Yellowish Green, YG01 – Brice; Clothes: BV00 – Mauve Shadow, BV0000 – Pale Thistle, YR15 – Pumpkin Yellow; Straw: Y38 – honey, Y35 – Maize; Pumpkin: YR16 – Apricot, YR15 – Pumpkin Yellow, G29 – Pine Tree Green, YG45 – Cobablt Green, YR68 – Orange, G46 – Mistletoe, Y28 – Lionet Gold; Hat and Cauldron: T0 – Toner Gray No. 0, T1 – Toner Gray No. 1, T5 – Toner Gray No. 5, T7 – Toner Gray No. 7
Viva Decor Pearl Pens: Orange

There are still a couple of days to enter this month’s challenge and Thursday we will have a brand new challenge with some adorable new stamps and a blog hop.

If you need or even just plain want High Hopes Stamps or crafting supplies you can find them at the High Hopes Website or One Crazy Stamper.

Until next, keep crafting and enjoy your creativity

Hugs;