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“Happy Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight!”

December 24, 2015Christmas/Winter, High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy Stampercopic markers, Heidi Swapp Minc Accessories, Santa Bob (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)Sue

Hi there;

I am back with another post for this week for OCS. Christmas Eve has finally arrived and the children will all be in bed eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus. For my card today, I just had to use Santa Bob from the “Joys of the Seasons” release by High Hopes Rubber Stamps.

As I wanted the whole sheet of design paper to be seen, I only used a red card stock for the base of the card and no other patterned paper. I also used some of Heidi Swapp’s Minc accessories also.

Supplies used:

Stamp: Santa Bob (“Joys of the Seasons” release from High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock; DP is from my stash
Copic Markers : Skin: E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, R20 – Blush; Hair – Doll: E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, Santa Bob – C00 – Cool Gray No. 00; Santa Suit: – R46 – eStrong Rd, T8 – Toner Gray No. 8, T7 – Toner Gray No. 7; G46 – Mistletoe; Bag: E41 – Pearl White, E40 – Brick White; Chimney – R89 – Dark Red, R59 – Cardinal; Other Copic Colours Y28 – Lionet Gold, R83 – Mist Rose, G00 – Jade Green, B91 – Pale Grayish Blue, BG70 – SantOcean Mist
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 00 – Clear, 11 – Gold
Glossy Accents (Ranger)
Polar White (Flower Soft)
Heidi Swapp Minc Accessories: Christmas Emphemera, Snowflakes

Hope you enjoyed the card and as Clement Clarke Moore said in his classic Christmas poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas” — “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight.”

Do have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy the time spent with your loved ones.

Think Snow!!!

December 22, 2015Christmas/Wintercopic markers, Snowman Snowball (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)Sue

Well folks, it is now officially winter and in this part of Ontario, there is not a speck of snow. Nope;

Nope, non at all, not even a tiny tiny snowflake. Leanne and Shari how about sending some snow from Alberta this way. Maybe some will fall before Christmas Day, if we all Think Think Snow!!.

For my card today, I used this adorable image called Snowman Snowball, from the “Joys of the Seasons” – High Hopes Rubber Stamps latest release.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Snowman Snowball, Think Snow (Joys of the Seasons — High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press it Blending Cardstock, DP – Hello Winter (Echo Park)
Copic Markers: YR07 – Cadmium Orange, YR04 – Chrome Orange, R20 – Blush, R27 – Cadmium Red, B000 – Pale Porcelain Blue, B00 – Frost Blue, B01 – Mint Blue, BG0000 – Snow Green, BG000 – Pale Aqua, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green, G46 – Mistletoe, T7 – Toner Gray No. 7, T8 – Toner Gray No. 8, Y28 – Lionet Gold
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 03 – Red, 00 – Clear, 17 – Mint
Spellbinder Dies: Matting Basics A

Do enter this month’s challenge and show us your creations. Don’t forget to send Santa your wish list. OCS has some great products along with great prices.

Until next time Happy Crafting;

Hugs,

Merry Christmas Tags

December 17, 2015Christmas/Winter, High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy StamperAtyou Spica Glitter Pens, copic markers, Snowman Mini Set (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)Sue

Hi All,

It is Sue here, and I am posting for Shari today at OCS. I decided to use the Snowman Mini Set from the “Joys of the Seasons” Release from High Hopes Rubber Stamps, to make some Christmas tags.

I used Ranger’s Distress Ink the Winter Set which is composed of Festive Berries, Iced Spruce and Evergreen Bough to create the backgrounds on the tags. I used the 1/8″ Scor-Pal tape around the edges and at the top just below the hole and used the Glitter Ritz Vintage Christmas Collection which is made up of Frosty Mint, Cranberry and Spruce.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Snowman Mini Set (Joys of the Seasons), To and From (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black, Rangers Distress Inks — Festive Berries, Iced Spruce and Evergreen Bough
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock, Neenah Cardstock for the tags
Copic Markers: T8 – Toner Gray No. 8, T7 – Toner Gray No. 7, R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red, R20 – Blush, G46 – Mistletoe, G29 – Pine Tree Green, BG32 – Aqua Mint, BG34 – Horizon Green, BG70-Ocean Mist, BG72 – Ice Ocean, BG75 – Abyss Green, Y28 – Lionet Gold
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 00 – Clear, 11 – Red
Scor-Pal Tape 1/8″
Glitter Ritz: Vintage Christmas Collection — Frosty Mint, Cranberry, Spruce
Sentiment: Merry Christmas Peel off Stickers

There is still plenty of time to enter this month’s challenge. For any Christmas Shopping you want to do for someone or yourself, check out Lora’s OCS store for some great stock and prices.

Until next time, keep crafting.

Hugs,

Think Snow

December 15, 2015Christmas/Wintercopic markers, Hello Winter (Echo Park), Polar Hug (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)Sue

Christmas is ten days away and there is absolutely no snow in sight; not even one tiny flake. I don’t know about you, but Christmas always needs some snow — don’t need a lot, but enough to cover the ground and create a wintery scene.

I have used the image called Polar Hug from the Joys of the Seasons release from High Hopes Rubber Stamps.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Polar Hug, Think Snow (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock, DP – Hello Winter (Echo Park)
Copic Markers: Bear: C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1, C5 – Cool Gray No. 5, R20 Blush; Penguin: C7 – Cool Gray No. 7, C9 – Cool Gray No. 9, Y17 – Golden Yellow; Hat & Scarf: BG10 – Cool Shadow, BG11 – Moon White, R46 – Strong Red
Die: Snowflake Corner, Frosty Border (both from Memory Box)
Gemstones – Crystal (Couture Creations)

There is a plenty of time to enter this month’s challenge. Don’t forget to send your wish list to Santa for some goodies under the Christmas tree. Lora’s OCS store has some amazing deals and prizes.

Until next time, be happy, be creative and try try not to let Christmas shopping and preparations stress you out.

Hugs,

Merry Christmas Joy Ride!!!

December 8, 2015Christmas/Wintercopic markers, Glitter Ritz, Joy Ride (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)Sue

Tuesday is here again, and Christmas will be here in approximately 17 days and there is no snow in sight. Hopefully, some will come before then to create a winter wonderland for Santa. For my post today, I have used the stamp called Joy Ride, from the “Joys of the Seasons” which is the latest release from High Hopes Rubber Stamps. I added Be Creative Sookwang Tape around the outside edge of the card base then added Glitter Ritz. The same was done around the sentiment. Frosted Lace Stickles was used around the trim of the hats, and mitts.

Supplies used:

Joy Ride, We Wish You a Merry Christmas (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock, DP from my stash
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Copic Markers: Skin: E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, R20 – Blush; Hair: E50 – Egg Shell, E35 – Chamois, E31 – Brick Beige; Suit: B24 – Sky, B21 – Baby Blue; Hats, Shoes, Mitts:R24 – Prawn, R27 – Cadmium Red, R29 – Lipstick Red; Bike: G85 – Verdigis, G82 – Spring Dim Green, T0 – Toner Gray No. 0, T1 – Toner Gray No. 1; Tires: W7- Warm Gray No. 7, W5 – Warm Gray No. 5, W3 -Warm Gray No. 3; Leaves – G46 – Mistletoe
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 03 – Red
Stickles: Frosted Lace

There is plenty of time to enter this month’s challenge. Create your Dear Santa list while you browse Lora’s One Crazy Stamper shop.

Until next time, keep crafting and enjoy your creativity.

Hugs,

December Challenge – Christmas/Winter

December 1, 2015Christmas/Winter, One Crazy Stampercopic markers, Sleigh Ride (High Hopes), Zig Wink of StellaSue

Hi Everyone;

As it is December 1st, this means it is time for a brand new challenge here at OCS, and this month’s challenge is Christmas/Winter.

For my post today, I have used this adorable image, called Sleigh Ride from the Joys of the Seasons; High Hopes Rubber Stamps latest release.

Supplies used:

Sleigh Ride (Joys of the Seasons release – High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock, DP – Dear Santa (BoBunny)
Copic Markers: BG0000 – Snow Green, R20 – Blush, B52 – Soft Greenish Blue, G00 – Jade Green, G0000 – Crystal Opal, YR04 – Chrome Orange, Yr07 – Cadmium Orange, Y28 – Lionet Gold, G46 – Mistletoe, R27 – Cadmium Red, R29 – Lipstick Red, R46 – Strong Red, C9 – Cool Gray No. 9, C7 – Cool Gray No. 7
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 00 – Clear, 03 – Red
Zig Wink of Stella: Clear

Do enter this month’s challenge if you need any supplies check out Lora’s OCS store for some great products and amazing prices.

Until next time, keep crafting and be creative.

Hugs,

Cascade Card Tutorial

November 24, 2015Christmas/Winter, One Crazy StamperChristmas Wonderland (Carta Bella), copic markers, Penquin Love (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)Sue

Tuesday is here again and for today’s post I have a Cascade Card Tutorial. I originally saw this tutorial on Beccy’s Place. It is a rather unique shape and does make a rather nice card if you are looking for something different.

Outside of Card

Inside of Card

Supplies used:

Stamps: Penquin Love, We Wish You a Merry Christams (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock, DP — Christmas Wonderland
Copic Markers: YR07 – Cadmium Orange, YR04 – Chrome Orange, C9 – Cool Gray No. 9, C7 – Cool Gray No. 7, G46 – Mistletoe, B0000 – Pale Celestine, B000 – Pale Porcelain Blue, R27 – Cadmium Red, R29 – Lipstick Red, R46 – Strong Red
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 00 – Clear
Flower Soft: Polar White
Embellishments: Forever in Time – Crystal Gems

Step 1: Take a 12″ x 12″ piece of cardstock and cut it to be 6″ x 12″.

Step 2: Starting from the left hand side and on the long side score at 2″, 4″, 8″ and 10″. Fold in along the scorelines as mountain, valley, valley and mountain.

Step 3: Measure 2″ down from the top left hand corner of the card. Draw a line from the mark that was just made to the top of the 4″ score line. Do the same on the right hand side using the top of the 8″ scoreline. Cut along both of these lines. Keep both pieces.

Step 4: Design Paper Preparation. Whatever design paper you decide to use, cut 1 piece to be 5 3/4″ x 3 3/4″. This is to be used for the inside middle part of the card. Cut 4 pieces of paper to be 5 3/4″ x 1 3/4″. Use the triangular off cuts to get the correct angles for the strips and make sure that you trim the panels in the right direction

The image Penquin Love, was coloured with Copic Markers. Polar White Flower Soft was used on the trim of the hats. The image was then fuzzy cut and mounted to the middle panel. The sentiment was added to the left front panel. Faux Snow was also added to the middle panel.

For any supplies that you have on your wish list for Santa, do check out Lora’s OCS store for some amazing products and prices.

Until next time, keep crafting.

Hugs,

Jingle Bells….

November 17, 2015Challenge, Christmas/WinterCandy Cane Snowman, copic markers, Heidi Swapp Minc Machine, Reactive Foil, Winking SnowmanSue

Another week has gone by and for my post today, I have used three stamps from High Hopes Rubber Stamps newest release “Joys of the Seasons“. I also created a couple of embellishments using the Heidi Swapp Minc machine.

I used a piece of holographic reactive foil with a transfer sheet and ran this through the Heidi Swapp Minc Machine and used a snowflake punch to make the snowflake. I did the same with the green foil for the holly leaves but used a holly leaves punch. The Heidi Swapp minc machine is great tool to have among your supplies. So many things can be done with it and this journey has only begun.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Candy Cane Snowman, Winking Snowman, Think Snow (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock, DP – Claus & Co. (Simple Stories)
Copic Markers: G46 – Mistletoe, G43 – Pistachio, R46 – Strong Red, R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red, R20 – Blush, YR04 – Chrome Orange, Y28 – Lionet Gold, T8 – Toner Gray No. 8, T6 – Toner Gray No. 6, C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, BG0000 – Snow Green
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 00 – Clear, 03 – Red
Zig Wink of Stella: Clear
Spellbinders: Deckled Rectangles, Standard Circles Large
Heidi Swapp Minc Machine, Toner Sheets, Holographic & Green Reactive Foil

There is still plenty of time to enter this month’s challenge. For any supplies that you might need, check out Lora’s OCS store.

Until next time, happy crafting

Hugs,

Think Snow…

November 10, 2015Christmas/Wintercopic markers, Snowy Love (High Hopes)Sue

Hi Fellow Crafters;

I will now be posting on Terrific Tuesdays, as Aaemie has stepped down to concentrate on her schoolwork and family.

For today’s post I have used the adorable Snowy Love stamp from the “Joys of the Seasons” High Hopes Rubber Stamps latest release.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Snowy Love and Think Snow (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock; DP — from my stash
Copic Markers: BG0000 – Snow Green, BG000 – Pale Aqua, E41 – Pearl White, E40 – Brick White, R46 – Strong Red, R27 – Cadmium Red, R20 – Blush, G40 – Dim Green, G46 – Mistletoe
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 00 – Clear
Zig Wink of Stella — Clear
Spellbinders: Classic Squares Large, Lacey Circles
Crystal Gems (Forever in Time)

If you need any supplies to enter this month’s challenge do visit Lora’s OCS store for some amazing products with great prices.

Until next time, keep crafting.

Hugs,

Seasons Greetings

November 4, 2015Christmas/Winter, One Crazy StamperChristmas Wonderland (Carta Bella), copic markers, Snowman Mini Set (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)Sue

Hi Fellow Crafters;

Now that November is here, and Christmas is coming it is now time to start the Christmas cards in earnest. For my post today, I have used the absolutely adorable Snowman Mini Set from the latest release “Joys of the Seasons” from High Hopes Rubber Stamps.

Supplies used:

Stamp: Snowman Mini Set (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock, DP – Christmas Wonderland (Carta Bella)
Copic Markers: R27 – Cadmium Red, R46 – Strong Red, R20 – Blush, G46 – Mistletoe, G29- Pine Tree Green, T8 – Toner Gray No. 8, T7 – Toner Gray No. 7, E50 – Egg Shell
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 00 – Clear, 11 – Gold
Zig Wink of Stella: Clear
YNS Gumdrops: Green

For any supplies that you might need to enter this month’s challenge, check out Lora’s online store OCS or if you feel like a road trip stop off at her brick and mortar store in Bolton.

Until next time, happy crafting