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November Challenge — Christmas/Winter

November 1, 2015Challenge, Christmas/Wintercopic markers, Dear Santa (BoBunny), Mr. & Mrs. Claus (High Hopes Rubber Stamps), Zig Wink of StellaSue

Hi Fellow Crafters;

Now that Halloween is over, and now that it is November 1st, we also have a brand new challenge here at OCS. The theme for this month is “Christmas/Halloween” and we are still showing the”Joys of Seasons“, High Hopes Rubber Stamps latest release.

For my card today, I have used the adorable “Mr. & Mrs. Claus”

Supplies used:

Stamps: Mr. & Mrs. Claus, We Wish You a Merry Christmas (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock, DP – Dear Santa (BoBunny)
Copic Markers: Skin: E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, R20 – Blush; Hair; C00 – Cool Gray No. 00 C0 – Cool Gray No. 0 (Mr. & Mrs. Claus), E35 – Chamoiss, E37 – Sepia (Boy); Mr. & Mrs. Claus: T8 – Toner Gray No. 8, T7 – Toner Gray No. 7, T5 – Toner Gray No. 5; BG0000 – Snow Green, R27 – Cadmium Red, R29 – Lipstick Red, R46 – Strong Red; E40 – Brick White, E41 – Pearl White; Boy: G46 – Mistletoe, G43 – Pistashio; Other: N0 Neutral Gray No. 0, W0 – Warm Gray No. 0
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 11 – Gold, 00 – Clear
Zig Wink of Stella: Clear
Brads: Dear Santa (BoBunny)

You have the whole month to enter the challenge. For any supplies you might need or desire, check out Lora’s One Crazy Stamper store online as well as in person.

Until next time, keep crafting and enjoy being creative.

Hugs,

Frightfully Delightful!!!

October 28, 2015Christmas/Halloween/Fall, One Crazy Stampercopic markers, Frankie, Frightfully delightful (High Hopes)Sue

Hi Fellow Crafters;

Another week is almost over and in a few more days, Halloween will be here. Are you ready for all the Ghosts, Goblins, Witches, and other freakish, frightfully delightful costumes. For my post today, I have used Frankie from the “Joys of Seasons“, the latest release from High Hopes Rubber Stamps.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Franki, Frightfully delightful (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock
Copic Markers: Pumpkin & Treats: YR07 – Cadmium Orange, YR04 – Chrome Orange, Yr02 – Light Orange, V12 – Pale Lilac, V15 – Mallow; Skin: YG05 – Salad, YG03 – Yellow Green, YG01 – Brice; Hair & Suit: W7 – Warm Gray No. 7, W5 – Warm Gray No. 5, W3 – Warm Gray No. 3, W1 – Warm Gray No. 1; Shirt: W) – Warm Gray No.0, W1 – Warm Gray No. 01; Bat: T4 – Toner Gray No. 4, T2 – Toner Gray No.2
Zig Wink of Stella: Silver, Clear
YNS Gumdrops: Silver

There are still a few days left to enter this month’s challenge. On Sunday, while you are relaxing from all the Trick & Treaters, take a peak at the OCS brand new challenge and visit Lora’s OCS store for any supplies that you might want or need for your crafting endeavours.

Until next time, Happy Crafting;

Hugs,

A Witchy Ride We Go….

October 21, 2015Christmas/Halloween/Fall, One Crazy StamperPumpkin Buddies, Witchy Ride, Zig Real Clean Colour Brush MarkersSue

Well OCS fans, are you ready for Halloween — it is only ten days away. For my post today, I have a fun card for you, at least I think it is. Are you ready to go on a Witchy ride. I have used two stamps from the newest release “Joys of the Seasons” High Hopes. Witchy Ride for the outside of the card, and Pumpkin Buddies for the inside. I added an Action Wobble to Witchy.

Front of Card

Supplies used:

Stamps: Witchy Ride, Pumpkin Buddies (High Hopes)
Ink: Staz-On Jet Black
Paper: Strathmore Watercolour Paper, DP: Moonlit (Authentique)
Zig Real Clean Colour Brush Markers: Witchy Ride — 071 – Flesh Colour, 070 – Orange, 050 – Yellow, 043 – Olive Green, 090- Gray, 095 – Dark Gray, 036 – Light Blue, 072 – Beige, 061 – Light Brown, 060 – Brown, 062 – Dark Brown, 083 – Lilac, 028 – Pale Pink; Pumpkin Buddies — 071 – Orange, 050 – Yellow, 043 -Olive Green, 072 – Beige
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 11 – Gold, 10 – Black
Zig Wink of Stella — Clear
YNS Gumdrops: Glittered Silver

Inside of Card

There is still time to play along with this month’s challenge, and stop at Lora’s OCS store for any wonderful supplies that you might want or desire.

Until next time, Happy Crafting.

Hugs,

Witchy Poo Stirring Brew!!!

October 14, 2015Christmas/Halloween/Fall, One Crazy StamperSpectrum Noir Pencils, Witchy Poo Stirring BrewSue

Hi Fellow Crafters;

Hope you all enjoyed the long weekend and had a good Thanksgiving with family. Halloween will soon be here, and I have used an older High Hopes Rubber Stamp called “Witchy Poo Stirring Brew”

for today’s post. I thought I would try and make her look a bit funky.. I’m not sure whether I did or not. I coloured in non traditional witch colours if there is such a thing.

Supplies used:

Stamp: Witchy Poo Stirring Brew (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Paper: Spectrum Noir, DP – Frightful (My Minds Eye)
Spectrum Noir Blendable Pencils: Essentials Set — 047, 058, 021, 015, 005, 004, 009, 119, 120, 112, 037, 039, 042, 089; Primaries Set — 017, 082, 104, 107, 087
Baker’s Twine
Glossy Accents
Fright Delight Buttons (BoBunny)

Do play along with this month’s challenge. Check out Lora’s OCS store for any amazing supplies that you either want or need.

Until next time, happy crafting

Thankful…

October 7, 2015Christmas/Halloween/Fall, One Crazy StamperCountry Harvest, Spectrum Noir Blendable PencilsSue

Hi Fellow Crafters;

I apologize for my post being late, but I’m very thankful that the muscle spasms I’ve had for the last couple of days have finally eased.

First off thank you everyone who left a comment on the OCS blog for the recent blog hop that the OCS Design Team had with her sister HH Design Team.. The winner of the OCS Blog Hop from October 1-5 is Monika Bourderioux. Monika, please email me at sberkley51@gmail.com and let me know what your 2 choices for the unmounted High Hopes stamps are.

For my card today, I have used an older High Hopes Rubber Stamp called Country Harvest.

Supplies used:

Stamp: Country Harvest (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Ink: Staz On Jet Back
Paper: Spectrum Noir, DP – Autumn Day (Carta Bella Fall Blessings collection)
Spectrum Noir Blendable Pencils: Fence — 091, 095 (Essentials Set); Leaves — 047, 058 (Essentials Set); Straw — 014 (Floral Set) and 015 Essentials Set); Pumpkins — 020 (Essentials Set), 021 – (Nature Set); Baskets & Sign Post — 098, 100, 101, 102 (Marine Set), 094, 090 (Nature Set); Bird 055, 114, 116 (Marine Set); Cat — 089, 091 (Essentials Set), Apples — 025, 023 (Floral Set)
Mesh from my stash

There is still plenty of time to enter this month’s challenge for a chance to win a prize from OCS. For any supplies that you might need to complete your entry check out Lora’s online OCS store and if you have time go in person to the brick and mortar store in Bolton.

Until next time, happy crafting…

Hugs,

October Christmas/Halloween/Fall Challenge and Blog Hop

October 1, 2015Blog Hop, Challenge, Christmas/Halloween/Fall, One Crazy Stampercopic markers, Vampire Treat (High Hopes Stamps), Zig Wink of StellaSue

While we are continuing the celebration of the newest release of Christmas/Halloween/Fall rubber stamps the gals from both the High Hopes and OCS Design Teams are hosting another Blog Hop from the 1st to the 5th of this month and and winner/winners will be chosen on the 7th. Make sure you visit each gal to see what new release they have on their blog and then go back to the challenge posts and leave a commet on the OCS or High Hopes blogs. Make sure you check the posts for both OCS and High Hopes blogs on the 7th to see if you are the winner.

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

If you have arrived here from Leanne, then you are in the right spot.

For my post today I am using the Vampire Treat image from the “Joys of the Seasons” release by High Hopes Rubber Stamps.

Supplies used:

Stamp: Vampire Treat, Frightfully Delightful (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock, DP – Moonlit (Authentique)
Copic Markers: E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, R20 Blush, C9 – Cool Gray No. 9, C7 – Cool Gray No. 7, C5 – Cool Gray No. 5, R59 – Cardinal, R29 – Garnet, R37 – Carmine, E44 – Clay, E43 – Dull Ivory, E42 – Sand White, YR18 – Sanguine, YR12 – Loquat
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 00 – clear
Copic White Opague with Brush
Zig Wink of Stella: Clear, Silver
Forever in Time: Crystals

The next diva on the blog hop is Cheri. Remember to go back to both the OCS and High Hopes Rubber Stamps blogs and leave a comment for a chance to win 2 unmounted High Hopes Stamps, and to check back on the 7th to see if you are a winner.

Until next time, have fun crafting.

Hugs,

Take Flight….

September 23, 2015Christmas/Halloween/Fall, High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy StamperFree Broom Rides (High Hopes Stamps), Strathmore Watercolor Paper, Zig Clean Color real Brush MarkersSue

Hi Fellow Crafters;

Happy Hump day is here again, and September is almost over and fall is here, and the grandchildren’s hockey has begun. Winter will be here in a three months bring Christmas with it. Before we get there though Thanksgiving and Halloween are around the corner.

For my post today for OCS, I have used this adorable stamp from the “Joys of Seasons” new release from High Hopes Rubber Stamps called, Free Broom Rides. I stamped part of the broom on some beige mulberry paper to add a papery effect.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Free Broom Rides, Take Flight (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Ink: Staz-On Jet Black
Paper: Strathmore Watercolor Paper, DP – October 31st (Doodlebug), Mulberry Paper
Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers: Face: 07 – Flesh, 028 – Pale Pink; Hair: 061 – Light Brown; Dress, socks & hats: 082 – Purple; 046 – Mid Green, 041 – Light Green; Cat: 091- Light Grey; Sign post and broom: 072 – Beige, 065 – Mid Brown, 060 – Brown; Grass: 043 – Olive Greenor
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 11 – Gold
Zig Wink of Stella: Clear
Spellbinders: A2 Matting Basics B, Deckled Rectangles Large
Forever in Time Gems: Glam

There are still a few days to enter this month’s challenge for a chance to win a prize from OCS. If you nothing on this coming Friday and Saturday, do check out Scrapfest in Richmond Hill. Lora will be there with her OCS store and High Hopes Rubber Stamps.

Until next time, happy crafting

Hugs,

Jingle Bells

September 16, 2015Challenge, Christmas/Halloween/Fall, One Crazy Stampercopic markers, Glossy Accents, Santa Bob & HO HO HO (High Hopes Rubber Stamps), YNS GumdropsSue

Hi All;

Wacky Wednesday is here again which means hump day and another week closer to Christmas. I have this new Santa Bob stamp from High Hopes Rubber Stamps newest release “Joys of the Seasons“.

Supplies used:

Stamp: Santa Bob and Ho Ho Ho (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock
Copic Markers: Santa Bob: E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, R27 – Cadmium Red, R29 – Lipstick Red, T6 – Toner Gray No. 6, T8 – Toner Gray No. 8; C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, N0 – Neutral Gray No. 0; Bag: E55 – Light Camel, E53 – Raw Silk, E51 – Milky White; Chimney: R39 – Garnet, R37- Carmine Doll: E0000 – Floral white, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E35 – Chamois, E33 – Sand, R81 – Rose Pink
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 00 – Clear, 11 – Gold, 14 – Blossom
Glossy Accents
Faux Snow
YNS Gumdrops: Holly Berry, Pine Green
Miscellaneous: Decembeer 25th embellishment from my stash

Do take some time for yourself and play along with this month’s challenge. Do stop by Lora’s OCS store for any supplies that you might need.

Until next week, happy crafting!

Hugs,

Ho Ho Ho!!!

September 9, 2015Christmas/Halloween/Fall, One Crazy StamperFaux Snow, Happy Mail (High Hopes Stamps), Spectrum Noir Pencils and Paper, spellbindersSue

Hi OCS Followers;

I hope you all managed to get through yesterday without too much stress, as a new school year has begun for many. Apparently, my youngest granddaughter Arwen cried as she wanted to go to school with her brother and sister, and according to her she is a big girl now. She will be three next month.

For my post today for OCS, I have used another very adorable stamp from the High Hopes new release “Joys of the Seasons” called Happy Mail. I used the Spectrum Noir paper along with the Spectrum Noir pencils and I really liked how colouring turned out.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Happy Mail, Ho Ho Ho (High Hopes Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black, Brillance Pearlescent Ice Blue
Paper: Spectrum Noir
Spectrum Noir Pencils: Essentials — 001, 004, 005, 047, 058, 089, 117; Nature — 02; Primaries — 027, 033, 104
Spellbinders: Standard Circles Large, Distress Rectangles
Flower Soft: Faux Snow
Zig Wink of Stella: Clear

I hope you enjoyed the Blog Hop that we had last week and that you have gotten some creative inspiration from the divas of both the OCS DT and High Hopes DT. For any supplies you might need to create a card for this month’s challenge check out both Lora’s OCS online and brick and mortar stores.

Until next week, have fun being creative.

Sending Hugs,

September Christmas/Halloween/Fall Challenge and Blog Hop

September 1, 2015Blog Hop, High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy StamperBoo Pals (High Hopes Stamps), copic markersSue

Today is September 1st, the children will be back in school next week and we have a new challenge here at OCS as well as some exciting news. The challenge theme for this month is Christmas/Halloween/Fall.

Now for some exciting news — the Joys of the Seasons — the newest release from High Hopes Rubber stamps which are are hot off the press and ready to go.

To help celebrate this newest release of Christmas/Halloween/Fall rubber stamps the gals from both the High Hopes and OCS Design Teams are hosting a Blog Hop from the 1st to the 5th of this month and and winner/winners will be chosen on the 7th. Make sure you visit each gal to see what new release they have on their blog and then go back to the challenge posts and leave a commnet on the OCS or High Hopes blogs.

For my post I have used the adorable Boo Pals. I stamped it on XPress It Blending Cardstock and coloured it using copic markers.

Supplies used:

Stamp: Boo Pals and Frightfully Delightful (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock, DP – Frightful (My Mind’sEye)
Copic Markers: Ghost – C00 – Cool Gray No. 00,BG0000 – Snow Green, R20 – Blush; Cat — N4 – Neutral Gray No. 4, N5 – Neutral Gray No. 5, N6 – Netural Gray No. 6, R20 – Blush; Stone — W00 – Warm Gray No. 00, Warm Gray No. 0, W1 – Warm Gray N1, C9 – Cool Gray No. 0
Atyou Spica Glitter Pen: 00 – clear
Spellbinders: Labels 18

Now for the fun. The Blog Hop will run from today to the 5th and the winners will be chosen on the 7th. We are going to start off with Kristine from High Hopes, than Shari M. from OCS.

Sue — you are here

Cheri— is next

Karen D.

Carolina