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Country Garden….

All Occasion, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, , ,

Welcome Everyone;

There are times, when creating a card that I have no idea what sentiment to use at the time.  When this happens, I add the card to my “General & Anything Goes” stash.  A Thinking of You, Happy Birthday, Thank You sentiment can be added at the last minute.

So for today’s card I used Country Garden from High Hopes Stamps vast repertoire and left the sentiment of for now as I couldn’t decide which one to use.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Country Garden (T005) – High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Cottage Life – 49th & Market
  • Copic Markers:
    • E27 – Africano, E25 – Caribe Cocoa, E23 – Hazelnut
    • YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
    • R85 – Rose Red, R83 – Rose Mist, R81 – Rose Pink
    • BG0000 – Snow Queen
  • Dies:
    • Lacey Lattice Rectangles – Gina Marie Designs
    • Butterflies – Impression Obsession
  • Nuvo Jewel Drops: Aqua Plains & Morning Dew
  • Miscellaneous: Lace Ribbon

Do take some time with a favourite beverage and browse the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps that are available.  For some inspiration, hop on over to the High Hopes Stamps Blog and see what the HH Divas have been up to. We do post daily. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Live Life at Full Throttle

High Hopes Stamps, Mix It Up Release, Sue, , , ,

Welcome Everyone;

Another week has gone by and for today’s post, I have used Sports Car 2 and Live Life both from High Hopes Stamps Mix It Up Release.

After stamping it on XPress It Blending Cardstock, it was coloured with Copic Markers and then cut out using a Wonky Sticthed Rectangle Die.  Twine and Enamel dots completed this very CAS card.


Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Sports Car 2 (SS049), Live Life (GG037) — both from High Hopes Stamps “Mix It Up Release”
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP:- Genuine (Authentique)
  • Copic Markers:
    • B21 – Baby Blue, B23 – Phthalo Blue, B24 – Sky
    • BG70 – Ocean Mist
    • N0 – Neutral Gray No. 0, N1 – Neutral Gray No. 1, N2 – Neutral Gray No. 2
    • N6 – Neutral Gray No. 6, N7 – Neutral Gray No. 7, N8 – Neutral Gray
    • Y28 – Lionet Gold
    • R27 – Cadmium Red
  • Die:  Wonky Stitched Rectangle – Gina Marie Designs
  • Miscellaneous:  Twine and Enamel Dots

Do take some time with a favourite beverage and browse the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps that are available.  For some inspiration, hop on over to the High Hopes Stamps Blog and see what the HH Divas have been up to. We do post daily. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Your Best Miles are Still Ahead…

High Hopes Stamps, Mix It Up Release, , , , ,
Welcome Everyone;
Now that things are beginning to look up, we can look forward to some leisurely peaceful summer drives in the country and to the beach.   I remember the Beetle from growing up.  These cars may be small, but they certainly got you places.
For today’s card, I have used Beetle Bug 1 from the Mix It Up release and paired it up with Best Miles;  which both have been sprung from the High Hopes Stamps Vault.  After colouring the samped image with Copic Markers, I used a Double Stitched Rectangle Die to cut it out and mounted it on some Foil from Kaisercraft.  To add the Silver glitter, I used a Nuvo Silver Glitter Marker to colour the area first, then added some Nuvo Silver Sparkle Dust.  I didn’t think it was going to stick, but it did.  How long it will last is another story, and time will tell.  I haven’t added Sparkle Dust to a card, this way before.  The creative experiment of the day.   Some enamel dots finished off this very CAS card.


Do take some time with a favourite beverage and browse the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps that are available.  For some inspiration, hop on over to the High Hopes Stamps Blog and see what the HH Divas have been up to. We do post daily. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Imagine……

Fairies, High Hopes Stamps, Mix It Up Release, Sue, , , ,

Hi Everyone;

Welcome to another release from the High Hopes Stamps Vault.  This month the Divas are using stamps from the Mix It Up Release.  There is definitely something for everyone in this release.

For today’s card, I have used the adorable Butterfly Fairy stamp.  After stamping it on copic marker friendly paper, and colouring the image, I cut it out using one of Spellbinders Matting Basic Die Sets.

The design paper is an old paper pack from my stash. Some Diamond Stickles was added to the Fairy’s wings as well as to the flower centers.   Some butterflies were cut out using a piece of Shimmer Sheetz from Elizabeth Crafts.  Some Lace and enamel dots finished off this card.

Supplies used:
  • Stamps:  Butterfly Fairy (SS037), Imagine (FF040) — both the Mix It Up Release from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Lucy Cromwell – Docrafts, Shimmer Sheetz – Elizabeth Crafts
  • Copic Makrers:
    • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Cotton Pearl, R20 – Blush
    • Hair:  E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E34 – Toast
    • Dress & Wings:  G0000 – Crystal Opal, Gooo – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
    • Flowers on Dress:  R83 – Rose Mist, R81 – Rose Pink
    • Butterfly:  YR00 – Powder Puff, YR82 – Mallow Peach
    • Other: BG0000 – Snow Green
    • Dies:  Matting Basics B – Spellbinders; Butterflies – Impression Obsession
    • Stickles:: Diamond
    • Miscellaneous:  Lace and Enamel Dots

    Do take some time with a favourite beverage and browse the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps that are available.  For some inspiration, hop on over to the High Hopes Stamps Blog and see what the HH Divas have been up to. We do post daily. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

    Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

    Hugs,

Rise and Shine!

Animals, Farm, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, , , ,

Welcome Everyone;

I for one have certainly have had the birds chirping away first thing at daybreak.  I also image that those who have chickens/hens & roosters in their yards and on farms most certainly get the Rise and Shine call at daybreak.

Well, today’s card  is having some fun, I should say the animals are being funny.  The animals in this adorable stamp called Funny Farm from High Hopes Stamps are certainly up to some high jinks and the rooster on top is belting out his “Rise & Shine” greeting.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Funny Farm (T065), Rise & Shine (FF038) — both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Capsule Collection – Papermainia- Docrafts
  • Copic Markers:
    • Rooster:  E34 – Toast, E31 – Brick Beige, E30 – Bisque, G28 – Ocean Green, G24 – WIllow, G21 – Lime Green, Y19 – Napoli Yellow, Y18 – Lightning Yellow, Y17 – Golden Yellow, R46 – Strong Red
    • Pig:  R0000 – Pink Beryl, R000 – Cherry White, R00 – Pinkish White
    • Lamb:  C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C1 – Gray No. 1, N8 – Neutral Gray No. 8, R01 – Pinkish Vanilla
    • Cow: E34 – Toast, E31 – Brick Beige, E30 – Bisque, R01 – Pinkish Vanilla, N8 – Netural Gray No. 8, Y18 – Lightning Yellow
    • Grass:  YG17 – Grass Green, YG 13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
  • Die:  Matting Basics B – Spellbinders
  • Miscellaneous:  Twine & Enamel Dots

Do take some time with a favourite beverage and browse the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps that are available.  For some inspiration, hop on over to the High Hopes Stamps Blog and see what the HH Divas have been up to. We do post daily. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Hogs and Kisses

Furry & Friends, High Hopes Stamps, Spring, Sue, , , ,

Welcome Everyone;

The start of a long weekend is almost here and as it is Victoria Day, it is the time when we get a start on summer plans.  Hopefully, we will be able to be outside more and enjoying the nice weather like these Happy Pigs are doing.

For today’s card, I have used the adorable Happy Pigs from the Furry & Friends Release.  Yes, the High Hopes Stamps Retirement Vault was opened again.

After stamping the image and colouring with Copic Markers, I then used a Nested Scalloped die to cut it out.  All the design paper is from the Bloom pad by Pink Paislee.  Some ribbon and enamel dots finished off the card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Happy Pigs (TT133), Hogs & Kisses (FF035) — Furry & Friends Release (from vault) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Bloo – Pink Paislee
  • Copic Markers:
    • Pinks:  R0000 – Pink Beryl, R000 – Cherry White, Roo – Pinkish White, R01 – Pinkish Vanilla, T5 – Toner Gray No. 5, T4 – Toner Gray No. 4
    • Mud:  E29 – Burnt Umber, E27 – Africano, E23 – Hazelnut
    • Grass:  G05 – Emerald Green, G07 – Nile Green, G09 – Veronese Green
    • Fence:  E43 – Dull Ivory, E42 – Samd White, E41 – Pearl White
    • Bird:  B21 – Baby Blu
  • Die:  Nested Scalloped Die – Gina Marie Designs
  • Ribbon
  • Enamel Dots

Do take some time with a favourite beverage and browse the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps that are available.  For some inspiration, hop on over to the High Hopes Stamps Blog and see what the HH Divas have been up to. We do post daily. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a good day,

Hugs,

Did someone say “Spring”?

Furry & Friends, High Hopes Stamps, Playful Goats, , , ,

Welcome Everyone;

We have certainly been having some spring like weather and being finally able to get some fresh air and just enjoy the nice weather. That suits these adorable playful goats just fine, as they are kicking up their heels as someone said “Spring”

To create today’s card, I used Playful Goats and Say Spring, both from High Hopes Stamps.  The majority of my cards are CAS and so is this one.

After colouring the goats with Copic Markers, I cut it out and mounted it on the same cardstock as the base of the card.  Some twine, enamel dots and Nuvo Crystal Drops finished off my card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Playful Goats (S121), Say Spring (E256) — both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Copic Markers:
    • Goat on the left:  W00 – Warm Gray No. 00, W0 – Warm Gray No. 0, W1 – Warm Gray No. 1, W3 – Warm Gray No. 3
    • Goat on the right:  C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1
    • Both Goats: R20 – Pinkish White, T5 – Toner Gray No. 5
    • Grass:   G05 – Emerald Green, G07 – Nile Green, G09 – Veronese Green
    • Flowers:  R12 – Light Tea Rose, R11 – Pale Cherry Pink
    • Butterfly:  E30 – Bisque, YR02 – Light Orange, R14 – Light Rouge
  • Miscellaneous:  Flowers, twine, enamel dots
  • Nuvo Crystal Drops:  Morning Dew for the flowers and Calming Aqua for the bottom of the card

Do take some time with a favourite beverage and browse the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps that are available.  For some inspiration, hop on over to the High Hopes Stamps Blog and see what the HH Divas have been up to. We do post daily. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Don’t Get Your Feathers Ruffled…..

Furry & Friends, High Hopes Stamps, , , ,

Welcome Everyone;

A new month is here and High Hopes Stamps has a re-release called “Furry & Friends“.  They are all absolutely adorable.

For today’s card I have used the adorable Waddles.  Yes, she does seem to be shepherding her babies across the grass, and one is dawdling and I guess she is telling them not to get their feathers ruffled; who knows.

After stamping the image on some copic friendly paper, I coloured it with copic markers and then cut it out with a rectangle die.  Some ribbon and Jewel Dots from YNS finished off this CAS card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Waddles (TT138), Feathers Ruffled (GG028)
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Riverbank Revels (Timcraft)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Ducks:  Y11 – Pale Yellow, Y13 – Lemon Yellow, Y15 – Cadmium Yellow, YR07 – Cadmium Orange, YR04 – Chrome Orange
    • Grass & Leaves:  YG11 – Mignonette, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG17 – Grass Green
    • Cattails:  E23 – Hazelnut, E25 – Caribe Cocoa, E27 – Africano
    • Butterfly:  YR20 – Yellowish Shade, YR18 – Sanguine, YR16 – Apricot
    • Other:  BG0000 – Snow Green
  • Die:  Lacey Rectangle – Gina Marie Designs
  • Miscellaneous:  Ribbon, Jewel Dots – YNS

Do take some time with a favourite beverage and browse the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps that are available.  For some inspiration, hop on over to the High Hopes Stamps Blog and see what the HH Divas have been up to. We do post daily. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Happy Father’s Day

Father's Day, High Hopes Stamps, Masculine, , ,

Welcome Everyone;

It’s hard to believe that another month has gone by, and we are definitely into spring and before too long summer will be here.

Flowers will be in full bloom butterflies will be looking for places to land, that is if they aren’t caught by the Butterfly Guy.  Yep, he is definitely on the hunt for these butterflies.

After colouring Butterfly Guy (High Hopes Stamps) with Copic Markers, I used a square die to cut it out.  Some Clear Zig Wink of Stella on the Butterflies and enamel dots finished off this CAS card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Butterfly Guy (T078), Happy Father’s Day (FR004), High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – from my stash
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pin, E00 – Cotton Pearl
    • Hair:  C00 – Cool Gray 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1
    • Top: B95 – Light Grayish Cobalt, B93 – Light Cockery Blue, B91 – Pale Grayish Blue
    • Butterfly Net:  E43 – Dull ivory, E42 – Sand White, E41 – Pearl White, E40 – Brick White, YR65 – Atoll, YR61 – Yellowish Skin Pink
    • Butterflies:  YR16 – Apricot, YR15 – Pumpkin Yellow, YR12 – Loquat, Y19 – Napoli Yellow, Y18 – Lightning Yellow, Y19 – Napoli Yellow
    • Other: BG0000 – Snow Green
  • Die:  Classic Square Large – Spellbinders
  • Zig Wink of Stella:  Clear
  • Enamel Dots

Do take some time with a favourite beverage and browse the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps that are available.  For some inspiration, hop on over to the High Hopes Stamps Blog and see what the HH Divas have been up to. We do post daily. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

World’s Best Father

Father's Day, High Hopes Stamps, Men & Boys, Retirement Vault

Welcome HH Fans;

It would certainly be nice if the weather got a bit warmer and the grass becomes greener and longer, so that Bob can mow his lawn.  He certainly looks like he is enjoying it.

For today’s card, I have used Lawnmower Bob from the Men and Boys’ collection that was recently released from the Retirement Vault.

After colouring the image with Copic Markers, I inked the edges using Antique Linen Distress Ink.  Instead of using design paper, I used an embossing folder, some coloured cardstock and inked the edges using the same Antique Linen ink.  Some twine and enamel dots finished off this very CAS card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps: Lawnmower Bob (TT518), World’s Best Father (FR010) — Men & Boys’ Collection — Retirement Vault — High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper: XPress It Blending Cardstock
  • Ink:  Antique Linen Distress Ink
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Cotton Pearl, R20 – Blush
    • Hair:  E30 – Bis1ue, E31 – Brick Beige, E34 – Toast
    • Glasses: BF70 – Ocean Mist
    • Clothes:– Top: YR23 – Yellow Ochre, YR21 – Cream, YR20 – Yellowish Shadow; Hat & Shorts: B24 – Sky, B23 – Phthalo Blue, B21 – Baby Blue
    • Lawnmower & Bag:  E41 – Pearl White, E42 – Sand White, E40 – Dull ivory, E40 – Brick White; C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1, C2 – Cool Gray No. 2, YG41 – Pale Cobalt Green, YG45 – Cobalt Green
    • Grass:  YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11- Mignonette
    • Other:  BG0000 – Snow Green
  • Embossing Folder:  Regal (Spellbinders)
  • Miscellaneous:  Twine and Enamel Dots

Do take some time with a favourite beverage and browse the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps that are available.  For some inspiration, hop on over to the High Hopes Stamps Blog and see what the HH Divas have been up to. We do post daily. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,