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Shower of Love

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Hi HH Fans;

Another week has gone by, and for today’s card I’m using the adorable Shower of Love Teddy from High Hopes Stamps.  Teddy is definitely ready to share some, and who knows we can certainly all do with some.

After colouring the stamped image with Copic Markers, I used a Single Stitched Line Tag Corner Rectangle to cut it out. The hearts on the left hand side were cut out using a Stitched Nesting Heart Die and some Strawberry Coulis Nuvo Jewel Drops were used along the stitched line.  Some twine and enamel dots finished off this very CAS card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamp:  Shower of Love Teddy — R144 from High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Bloom Street – Pink Paislee, White Mulberry Paper
  • Copic Markers:
    • E33 – Sand, E31 – Brick Beige, E30 – Bisque, E37 – Sepia
    • B95 – Light Grayish Cobalt, B93 – Light Cockery Blue, B91 – Pale Grayish Blue
    • G0000 – Crystal Opal, G0000 – pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
    • N3 – Neutral Gray No. 3
    • YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Charteuse, YG11 – Mignonette
    • YR20 – Yellowish Shade
    • C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0
    • R81 – Rose Pink
  • Dies:  Single Stitch Line Tag Corner Rectangle – My Favorite Things, Stitched Nesting Hearts – Tutti Designs
  • Zig Wink of Stella – Clear
  • Nuvo Jewel Drops – Strawberry Coulis
We would love for you to stop by the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps, that are there.  For some daily inspiration, go over to the High Hopes Stamps Blog and see what the HH Divas have been up to.  You also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

I Love You!

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Hi HH Fans;

February is just around the corner and so is Valentine’s Day.

According to Wikepedia, Valentine’s Day originated as a  Western Christian feast day honoring one or two early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine and is recognized as a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of the world. Even though it isn’t a public holiday, it is still celebrated on February 14th, and many Valentine’s Day cards are given out by children and adults alike.  Some as secret admirers.

For today’s card I have used the adorable Kitty’s Heart Frame paired with I love You! both from High Hopes Stamps.  After colouring the image with Copic Markers, I fuzzy cut it. I stamped the image again and cut around the heart shape and then used that mask to cut another heart using some mulberry paper.  A heart die was used with another piece of mulberry paper.  Some ribbon and enamel dots finished off the card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Kitty’s Heart Frame – S171, I love You! – D004 both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Love Me – My Mind’s Eyes, Mulberry Paper
  • Copic Markers:
    • W00 – Warm Gray No. 00, W1 – Warm Gray No. 1, W2 – Warm Gray No. 2, W3 – Warm Gray No. 3
    • R11 – Pale Chery Pink, R20 – Blush
    • R85 – Rose Red, R83 – Rose Mist, R81 – Rose Pink
    • R46 – Strong Red, R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red
  • Die:  Stitched Nesting Hearts — Tutti Designs
  • Zig Wink of Stella – Clear
  • Miscellaneous:  Ribbon, Enamel Dots

We would love for you to stop by the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps, that are there.  For some daily inspiration, go over to the High Hopes Stamps Blog and see what the HH Divas have been up to. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Friends are we….

Friends, Friendship, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, , , ,

Welcome HH Fans;

There is without a doubt that dogs are man’s best friend.  They are a true, loyal, kind, and understanding friend.  They are always there for us, giving us  hope, strength and courage when we most need it.  They also very much become a family member.  They have certainly be there for us all during these trying times.

For today’s card I have used the adorable Ice Cream for Two, paired with Friends are we… both from High Hopes Stamps.

After colouring the image with Copic Markers, I cut it out using a Double Stitched In & Out Squares Die. Strawberry Coulis Nuvo Jewel Drops were added to the ice cream cone.  Some twine and enamel dots finished off this CAS card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Ice Cream for Two – R072, Friends are we — G265 — both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Wellington – DoCrafts
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E01 – Pink Flamingo
    • Hair:  E30 – Sand, E31 – Brick Beige, E35 – Chamois
    • Pants:  B95 – Light Grayish Cobalt, B93 – Light Crockery Blue, B91 – Pale Grayish Blue
    • Top & Patches:  E43 – Dull Ivory, E42 – Sand White, E40 – Brick White
    • Pup:  W0 – Warm Gray No. 0, W1 – Warm Gray No. 1, W2 – Warm Gray No. 2, W3 – Warm Gray No. 3, R20 – Blush, R21- Sardonyx, N8 – Neutral Gray No. 8
    • Ice Cream: Cone –  E53 – Raw Silk, E51 – Milky White, E50 – Egg Shell, Ice Cream – R32 – Peach, R30 – Pale Yellowish Pink
    • Other:  BG0000 – Snow Green
  • Nuvo:  Jewel Drops – Strawberry Coulis
  • Miscellaneous:  Twine and enamel dots

We would love for you to stop by the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps, that are there.  For some daily inspiration, go over to the High Hopes Stamps Blog and see what the HH Divas have been up to. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Winter Wonderland

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Welcome HH Fans;

Winter is in full swing, and there is no better fun than going out and doing some skating on a frozen pond. One does have to make sure that the ice is thoroughly frozen before skating on it.

For today’s card, I have used the very adorable Penguin Family Fun from High Hopes Stamps.  I paired it with a background stamp called Winter Wonderland Background, which is also from High Hope Stamps.

After colouring both images with Copic Markers, I fuzzy cut the Penguin Family Fun image out and then added a couple of action wobbles to it and adhered it to the Winter Wonderland Background. Some stickles finished off the card.

  • Stamps:  Penguin Family Fun – L038, Winter Wonderland Background – U013, Fancy Winter Wonderland – H041; all from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Polar Blue – Versa Color
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Perfectly Plaid – Winter — Lawn Fawn
  • Copic Markers:
    • N9 Neutral Gray No. 9, N8 Neutral Gray No. 8, N1 Neutral Gray No. 1, N0 Neutral Gray No. 0
    • C00 Cool Gray No. 00
    • Y17 – Golden Yellow, Y15 – Cadminium Yellow
    • E31 – Brick Beige, E33 – Sand, E34 – Toast
    • B23 – Phthalo Blue, B21 – Baby Blue
    • V15 Mallow, V12 Pale Lilac
    • G0000 Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
  • Miscellaneous:  Peel Off Stickers, Action Wobbles, Stickles Crystal Ice

Stop by the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps, that they have.  For some inspiration, stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog to see what the HH Divas have been up to.  We post daily and would love it, if you stop by and visit us.  You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Happy Birthday!!!

Birthday, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, , , ,

Welcome HH Fans;

Now that Christmas is over, it is time to get back to normal as much as possible, and to start making non-Christmas related cards.

As my birthday cards stash is rather low, for today’s card I have created a birthday card using Norman Goat from High Hopes Stamps.  Rather fitting for the crotchety males in my family.

After colouring the image with Copic Markers, I use the Double Stitched Rectangle Die to cut it out.  I used  Antique Linen Distress Ink to add some colour to the white areas.  Some twine and enamel dots finished off this CAS card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Norman Goat – R105 and Bold Happy Birthday – F087 both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Antique Linen Distress Ink
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP:  PhotoArchive – Scrapberry’s
  • Copic Markers:
    • N7 – Neutral Gray No. 7, N6 – Neutral Gray No. 6, N5 – Neutral Gray No. 5
    • C2 – Cool Gray No. 2, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C00 – Cool Gray No. 00
    • R00 – Pinkish White
    • E44 – Clay, E43 – Dull Ivory, E41 – Pearl White
    • E33 – Sand, E31 – Brick Beige, E30 – Bisque
    • BG70 – Ocean Mist
    • G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
  • Die:  Double Stitched Rectangles — Gina Marie Designs
  • Miscellaneous:  Twine, Enamel dots

Stop by the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps, that they have.  For some inspiration, stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog to see what the HH Divas have been up to.  We post daily and would love it, if you stop by and visit us.  You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Sweetheart Gnome

Birthday, Gnome, High Hopes Stamps, Sue

Welcome HH Fans;

As today, is the start of a brand new year and here’s wishing that it will be a better one.  For today’s post I have made 2 different versions of the same stamp — a Happy Birthday and Love You card.

I paired the Sweetheart Gnome with the Mini Sentiment Sets #1 both from High Hopes Stamps for two different cards.

After stamping the Sweetheart Gnome twice, I coloured each one with different Copic Markers.  They were also cut out using different oval dies and inked around the edges.  Some ribbon, enamel dots and peel offs finished off these cards.

Happy Birthday

Love You

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Sweetheart Gnome (SLF012) & Mini Sentiment Set #1 (HLL001) — both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black; Fresh Mint (Prisma), Hyacinth (Versa Color)
  • Paper: XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Winter Wonderland – Doodlebug, Hearts & Stripes – My Favourite Things
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E01 – Pink Flamingo
    • Hair:  E35 – Chamois, E33 – Sand, E30 – Bisque and E53 – Raw Silk, E51 – Milky White, E50 – Egg Shell
    • G00 – Jade Green, G000 – Pale Green, G0000 – Crystal Opal, BV0000 – Pale Thistle, BV000 – Iridescent Mauve, BV00 – Mauve Shadow, E40 – Brick White, E41 – pearl White, E42 – Sand White, E43 – Dark Ivory
    • BV20 – Dull Lavender, BV23 – Grayish Lavender, BV 31 – Pale Lavender, E41 – Pearl White, E40 – Brick White, R46 – Strong Red
  • Dies:  Wonky Stitched Ovals and Double Stitched Ovals both from Gina Marie Designs; Stitched Nesting Hearts – Tutti Designs
  • Miscellaneous:  Ribbon, Enamel Dots

Stop by the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps, that they have.  For some inspiration, stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog to see what the HH Divas have been up to.  We post daily and would love it, if you stop by and visit us.  You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

O’ Holy Night

Christmas, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, ,

Welcome Everyone;

On behalf of Lora and the DT Divas for High Hopes Stamps, I would like to wish every one a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Christmas is finally here.  Even though there are restrictions and lockdowns due to COVID, Santa and his trusty Reindeer crew lead by Rudolph have successfully completed their journey.

Even though we can’t have our usual gatherings, there is still the phone and for those who can do it, there is face time. At least we can still visit in a remote way.

For today’s card and my final post of the year, I have used Christmas Carolers and O’Holy Night both from High Hopes Stamps.  This is a very CAS card.  After stamping the image,  I coloured it with Copic Markers and then cut it out and mounted it with matching cardstock.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Christmas Carollers (R032), O’ Holy Night (E070), High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin: E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink
    • Hair:  E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E35 – Chamois
    • BG0000 – Snow Green, BG000 – Pale Aqua, BG01 – Aqua Blue
    • C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1
    • N0 – Neutral Gray No. 0, N5 – Neutral Gray No. 5, N7 – Neutral Gray No. 7, N9 – Neutral Gray No. 9, N1 – Neutral Gray No. 1
    • W00 – Warm Gray No. 00. W2 – Warm Gray No. 2, W4 – Warm Gray No. 4
    • E40 – Brick White, E41 – Pearl White
    • Y0000 – Yellow Fluorite, Y28 – Lionet Gold
    • G43 – Pistachio, G46 – Mistletoe
    • R27  – Cadmium Red, R46 – Strong Red
  • Die:  Snowflake Corner – Memory Box
  • Enamel Dots – Gina Marie Designs

Stop by the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps, that they have.  For some inspiration, stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog to see what the HH Divas have been up to.  We post daily and would love it, if you stop by and visit us.  You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Wishing You Holiday Cheer!!!

Christmas/Winter, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, ,

Hi High Hopes Stamps fans;

The final week before Santa’s visits have be discovered is here!  Even though the Pandemic has closed in store shopping at a lot of stores, the final rush and busy of this “final week before Christmas” is still on and maybe even with more gusto and spirit.

For today’s card, this Homespun Hearts Snowy, (High Hopes Stamps) is sending some love and Holiday Cheer to all.  After colouring the stamped image with Copic Markers, I cut it out using a Wonky Stitched Oval Die.  I added some Iced Spruce Distress Ink, for some extra colour, –wondering if perhaps a lighter colour might have been better.  A frosty border and some glittered snowflakes finished off the card

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Homespun Hearts Snowy (S229), Holiday All Year (H200) — both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Iced Spruce – Distress Ink
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Winter Park (Echo Park), White Glitter Foam for the Frosty Border and Snowflakes
  • Copic Markers:
    • E43 – Dark Ivory, E41 – Pearl White, E40 – Brick White
    • BF70 Ocean Mist, BG72 – Ice Ocean, BG75 – Abyss Green
    • N0 – Neutral Gray No. 0, N1 – Neutral Gray No. 1, N2 – Neutral Gray No. 2
    • C00 – Cool Gray No. 00
    • YR07 – Cadmium Orange, YR04 – Chrome Orange
    • R46 – Strong Red, R29 – Lipstick red, R27 – Cadmium Red
    • Y11 – Pale Yellow
    • BG0000 – Snow Green
  • Dies:
    •  Wonky Stitched Ovals — Gina Marie Designs
    • Snowflakes — Gina Marie Designs
    • Frosty Border — Memory Box

Stop by the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps, that they have.  For some inspiration, stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog to see what the HH Divas have been up to.  We post daily and would love it, if you stop by and visit us.  You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Warm Winter Wishes

Christmas/Winter, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, ,

Welcome Everyone;

Gathering with friends this Christmas will be very different. FaceTime, Team meetings and Zoom will replace all our social gatherings as we know them.

Even those these Penguin Friends are being a bit rebellious, they still wish everyone Warm Winter Wishes.

Today’s card is featuring the adorable Penguin Friends from High Hopes Rubber Stamps.  After stamping the image onto some XPress It Blending Cardstock, and colouring it Copic Markers, I cut it out using the Double Stitched In & Out Rectangle die.  Some glittered snowflakes, and ribbon finished off the card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Penguin Friends (S236), Dot Warm Winter Wishes (H257) – both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Blac
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP: Winter Whimsy – Gina K. Designs, Holiday Joy – Your Next Stamp, Peppermint Kisses – Kaisercraft
  • Copic Markers;
    • N9 Neutral Gray No. 9, N7 Neutral Gray No. 7
    • BG000 – Pale Aqua, BG01 – Aqua Blue, BG02 – New Blue
    • G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
    • R20 – Blush, R29 – Cadmiun Red, R46 – Strong Red
    • YR07 – Cadmium Orange, YR04 – Chrome Orange
  • Die:  Double Stitched In & Out Die
  • Stickles: Frosted Lace
  • Zig Wink of Stella:  Clear
  • Miscellaneous:  Glittered snowflakes, Ribbon

Stop by the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps, that they have.  For some inspiration, stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog to see what the HH Divas have been up to.  We post daily and would love it, if you stop by and visit us.  You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Wishing you Holiday Cheer….

Christmas/Winter, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, ,

Welcome HH Fans;

Unlike today’s social distancing restrictions, this snowman and his friend appear to be enjoying each other’s company.  One day in the near future, I’m sure we will be able to do so as well.  For now, we can send our handmade cards to family and friends as a way of saying hello and I’m/we’re thinking of you and your loved ones.
For today’s card, I’m using Nordic Snowman with Bird and Holiday All Year, both from High High Hopes Stamps.  After stamping the image, I coloured it with Copic Markers, then cut it out using a Double Sitched In & Out Die.  The Frosty Border was cut out on a piece of white glitter foam.  Some enamel dots finished off the card.

Supplies used:
  • Stamps:  Nordic Snowman with Bird (TLF010), Holiday All Year (H200) – both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock:  DP – Peppermint Kisses (Kaisercraft)
  • Copic Markers:
    • C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1
    • N00 – Neutral Gray No. 00, N1 – Neutral Gray No. 1, N2 – Neutral Gray No. 2
    • YR07 – Cadmium Orange, YR04 – Chrome Orange
    • E25 – Caribe Cocoa, E27 – Africano
    • E31 – Brick Beighe, E33 – Sand
    • RV10 – Pale Pink, RV11 – Pink
    • G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
    • R27 – Cadmium Red, R29 – Lipstick Red
  • Dies:  Double Stitched In and Out — Gina Marie Designs; Frosty Border – Memory Box
  • Nuvo Glitter Accents:  Fresh Snowfal
  • Stickles:  Frosted Lace
  • Other:  Enamel Dots – Your Next Stamp

Stop by the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps, that they have.  For some inspiration, stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog to see what the HH Divas have been up to.  We post daily and would love it, if you stop by and visit us.  You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,