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Warm Winter Wishes

High Hopes Stamps, Sue, Winter, , ,

Welcome HH fans;

Another week has been and gone and it is now officially less than four weeks to Christmas.  The countdown is about to begin.

Today’s card which is being added to the Christmas/Winter stash is featuring the adorable Hope for Peace Snowy paired with Dot Warm Winter Wishes.  Both are from High Hopes Stamps.

After stamping the image onto some XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markers. A scallop die from Gina Marie Designs was used to cut it out.  Some Polar Blue ink from Versa Color was used to ad a bit of colour.  I then cut two more sheets of design paper to mat the image on.  Some ribbon, enamel dots a snowflake embellishment finished off the card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Hope for Peace Snowy (S227), Dot Warm Winter Wishes (H257) both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Polar Blue Versa Ink
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP — Silent Night (Kaisercraft)
  • Copic Markers:
    • C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0
    • YR15 – Pumpkin Yellow, YR16 – Apricot
    • Scarf and Mitts:  G46 – Mistletoe, G43 – Pistachio, G40 – Dim Green
    • Hat: T10 – Toner Gray No. 10, T7 – Toner Gray No. 7, T6 – Toner Gray No. 6
    • Top:  E40 – Brick White, E41 – Pearl White, E43 – Dull Ivory
    • Dove:  W2 – Warm Gray No. 2, W0 – Warm Gray No. 0, W00 – Warm Gray No. 00
    • Trees: E29 – Burnt Umber, G29 – Pine Tree Green, G28 – Ocean Green
  • Nuvo Glitter Accents:  Fresh Snowfall
  • Die:  Scallop Rectangles – Gina Marie Designs
  • Stickles:  Crystal Ice
  • Miscellaneous Ribbon and snowflake embellishment

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 Holly-days!

Christmas, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, , , ,

Welcome HH Fans;

It is Friday and the end of the work week for me.  It has been a busy one and doesn’t seem to be ending.   It looks like Santa and his Reindeer are eager to get home also.

For today’s card, I used the adorable Reindeer Games stamp and paired it with Happy Holly-days!, both from High Hopes Stamps.

After colouring the image with Copic Markers, I used the Double Stitched Rectangle Die from Gina Marie Designs.  I added some Polar Blue ink (Versa Color) for the sky, and then added some Faux Snow from Art Glitter.  I was hoping to create some falling snow, but I’m not sure if it really worked.  It has been a while since I used this product.  Some ribbon and glitter finished off the card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Reindeer Games (S108), Happy Holly-day (G106) — both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Hello Christmas (Carta Bella)
  • Ink:  Polar Blue (Versa Colour)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Santa:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, N7 – Neutral Gray No. 7, N4 – Neutral Gray No. 4, C00 – Cool Grey No. 00, R46 – Strong Red, R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red
    • Reindeer & Sleigh:  N6 – Neutral Gray No. 6, N5 – Neutral Gray No. 5, N4 – Neutral Gray No. 4, R00 – Pinkish White, E35 – Chamois, E33 – Sand, E31 – Brick Beige, E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, G43 – Pistachio, G46 – Mistletoe, E29 – Burnt Umber, E27 – Africano, E25 – Caribe Cocoa, T2 – Toner Gray No. 2, T3 – Toner Gray No. 3, T5 – Toner Gray No. 5
  • Die:  Double Stitched Rectangle – Gina Marie Designs
  • Stickles:  Crystal Ice (Trim on Santa’s outfit)
  • Nuvo:  Glitter Accents – Fresh Snowfall
  • Faux Snow Art Glitter
  • Miscellaneous:  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,

Warm Winter Wishes

Christmas, High Hopes Stamps, , , ,

Welcome Everyone;

It is now officially only 6 more weeks to Christmas, which will now creep up very quickly.  The mad rush is starting; however it is going to be a completely different type of mad rush due to all the restrictions with COVID — limited in person shopping.  Let’s hope Canada Post and all the different delivery companies don’t get excessively bogged down.

While anyway, I have another Christmas card using the adorable Gnome and Snowman Friend from High Hopes Stamps.  After colouring it with copic markers, I used a Scalloped Stitched Die to cut it out.  Some Christmas Glitter paper was also cut out with the same die.  A snowflake embellishment and some Crystal Ice stickles finished off the card.

Supplies used:
  • Stamps:  Gnome & Snowman Friend (TLF022), Dot Warm Winter Wishes (H257) – both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Gnome for the Holidays Christmas (PhotoPlay), Holiday Joy (YNS), Christmas Glitter (American Crafts)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Santa: Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E01 – Pink Flamingo
    • Beard:  C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Gray No. 0, C1 Cool Gray No. 1
    • Hats & Boots:  N0 Neutral No. 0, N2 Neutral No. 2, N7 Neutral Gray No. 7,
    • Suit:  R46 – Strong Red, R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red
    • Snowman:  E27 – Africano, E35 – Caribe Cocoa, B34 Manganese Blue, B32 – Pale Blue
    • Other:  G43 – Pistachio, G46 – Mistletoe, E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, BG0000 – Snow Green
  • Snowflake Embellishment
  • Stickles:  Crystal Ice

Have some coffee or tea, while you check out the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps.  If you are need of 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,

Merry Christmas

Christmas, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, ,

Welcome Everyone;

I’m a huge fan of both snowmen and penguins.  There are so many adorable stamps over at High Hopes Stamps.  Just love them all and they make great winter and Christmas cards.

For many of us, Christmas is a time to go all out and get spruced with decorations & trees.  That is exactly what this adorable is doing in today’s card.  The stamp that I have used from High Hopes Stamps is called Getting Spruced Up.

This is another CAS card.  I added some peel off border stickers to the outer sides of the design paper that is at an angle.  Some Nuvo glitter and enamel dots finish off the card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Getting Spruced Up (S241),  Scripty Merry Christmas (FLL007) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  Xpress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Peppermint Kisses (Kaisercraft)Copic
  • Copic Markers:
    • Tree:  G46 – Mistletoe, G43 – Pistachio, Y28 – Lionet Gold, E29 – Burnt Umber, E27 – Africano
    • Penguin:  N8 – Neutral Gray No. 8, N7 – Neutral Gray No. 7, N6 – Neutral Gray No. 6, N5 – Neutral Gray No. 5, N4 – Neutral Gray No. 4, G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
    • Other: Y18 – Lightning Yellow, Y17 – Golden Yellow, BG32 – Aqua Mint, BV00 – Mauve Shadow, B01 – Mint Blue, R27 – Cadmiun Red, R29 – Lipstick Red
  • Die:  Loopy Ovals – Gina Marie Designs
  • Nuvo Glitter Drops:  White Blizzard
  • Nuvo Glitter Accents:  Fresh Snowfall
  • Miscellaneous:  Peel off stickers border strips, enamel dots

Have some coffee or tea, while you check out the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps.  If you are need of 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,

Pa Rum Pa Pum!

Christmas, High Hopes Stamps, , ,

Welcome Everyone;

It is Friday again, another week has gone by and another month is almost over.  Before we know it, a very different Christmas will be here.

While continuing my stash of Christmas cards, I have another one to share with you today, using My Best for Him and Pa Rum Pa Pum!.  Both of these are from High Hopes Stamps. There are so many adorable and cute Christmas stamps to choose from.

After colouring the stamped image with Copic Markers, I used a Wonky Double Stitched die to cut it out.  Different design papers and some enamel dots finished off this CAS card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  My Best for Him – S075, Pa Rum Pa Pum! – H090 — both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink: Antique Linen Distress Ink
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – December 25th & Silent Night — both from Kaisercraft
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Skin White
    • Hair:  E35 – Chamois, E33 – Sand, E31 – Brick Beige, E30 – Bisque
    • Top & Pants:  Y28 – Lionet Gold, Y26 – Mustard; R29 Lipstick Red, R27 0 Cadmium Red
    • Drum:  E50 – Egg Shell, E51 – Milky White, G29 – Pine Tree Green, E40 – Brick White, E29 – Burnt Umber
    • Cradle & Blanket:  E25 – Coco Caribe, E23 – Hazelnut, E21 – Baby Skin Pink, G46 – Mistletoe, G43 – Pistaschio
    • Straw:  Y18 – Lightning Yellow, Y15 – Cadmium Yellow
    • Sheep:  W00 – Warm Gray No. 00, W0 – Warm Gray No. 0, W1 – Warm Gray No. 1
    • Cow:  N6 – Neutral Gray No. 6, N5 – Neutral Gray No. 5
    • Rooster:  E35 – Chamois, E34 – Toast, E33 – Sand
  • Dies:  Wonky Double Stitched Square – Gina Marie Designs
  • Miscellaneous:  Enamel Dots
Have some coffee or tea, while you check out the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps.  If you are in need of some inspiration, stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog to see what the 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;

Naughty or nice……

Christmas, High Hopes Stamps, Santa, , , ,

Welcome Everyone;

With October almost over, it is time to start making Christmas cards in earnest.  Christmas will also be so very different this year.

For today’s card, I have created a very CAS one.  I used Santa’s List and Nice List from High Hopes Stamps. After colouring the image with Copic Markers, I used the In and Out Double Stitched Square die to cut it out. Some Nuvo Glitter Drops were added to Santa’s hat and coat.  The green strip of paper on the left, has an embossed holly and berry background, as well as a metallic sheen to it.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps: Santa’s List (R154), Nice List (GLL009) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – I Love Christmas (Echo Park), Festive
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Skin White
    • Beard:  C00 – Coll Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0
    • Boots and Gloves:  N9 Neutral Gray No. 9
    • Suit:  R46 – Strong Red, R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmiun Red
    • List:  E40 Brick White, E41 – Pearl White
  • Die:  Double Stitched In & Out Square (Gina Marie Designs)
  • Nuvo:  Glitter Drops:  White Blizzard
  • Miscellaneous
Have some coffee or tea, while you check out the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps.  If you are in need of some inspiration, stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog to see what the 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;

Oh deer…..

Christmas, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, , ,

Welcome Everyone;

Now that Thanksgiving is over, Christmas will soon be here.  It too will be so different this year, just as Thanksgiving was.

Oh deer, it seems that Christmas is here!  But it looks like Santa and Rudolph might have run out of time as they still have some work to do.  Oh deer, he will get it sorted out.

For today’s card I have used the adorable Christmas Santa paired with Oh deer… both from High Hopes Stamps.  After colouring the image with Copic Markers, I then cut it out using the Wonky Oval Dies.  Some ribbon, and specialty weaved paper and charms finished off the card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Christmas Santa TLF002, Oh deer — FLL008; both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP a Gingerbread House – Echo Park
  • Copic Markers:
    • Santa:
      • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink; E00 – Skin White
      • Beard:  C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C1 – Cool Cray No. 1
      • Belt, Shoes, & Gloves:  N6 – Neutral Gray No. 6, N5 – Neutral Gray No. 5, N4 – Neutral Gray No. 4, Y8 – Lionet Gold
      • Hat & Coat:  R46 – Strong Red, R29 Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red, C00 – Cool Gray No. 00
    • Reindeer:
      • E33 – Sand, E31 – Brick Beige, E30 – Bisque; G43 – Pistachio, G46 – Mistletoe, N2 – Neutral Gray No. 2, N0 – Neutral Gray No. 00
  • Dies:  Wonky Stitched Ovals — Gina Marie Designs
  • Nuvo Glitter Drops:  White Blizzard (trim on hat and coat)
  • Nuvo Glitter Accents:  Fresh Snowfall (snow)
Have some coffee or tea, while you check out the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps.  If you are in need of some inspiration, stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog to see what the 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 Thanksgiving!

High Hopes Stamps, Sue, Thanksgiving, , ,

Welcome Everyone;

Thanksgiving is on Monday, Even though everyone’s world has been turned upside down with the chaos that COVID-19 has brought to everyones’ lives, there are still things that we can be thankful for.  The farmers were still able to plant, sow and harvest their crops.

Today’s CAS card is featuring this adorable Pilgram Pair from High Hopes Stamps.  I coloured the image with Copic Markers and then used a square die to cut it out.  Some ribbon and enamel dots finished it off.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Pilgrim Pair (S209), Happy Thanksgiving (F203) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper: XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – My Favourite Fall & Autumn Solids (both from Echo Park)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E01 – Pink Flamingo, R20 – Blush
    • Hair:  E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E33 – Sand, C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C2 – Cool Gray No. 2
    • Shoes:  E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E33 – Sand, W2 – Warm Gray No. 2, W0 – Warm Gray No. 0, W00 – Warm Gray No. 00
    • Dress:  N3 – Neutral Gray No. 3, N1  – Neutral Gray N. 1, N0 – Neutral Gray No. 0
    • Pants & Top:  N6 – Neutral Gray No. 6, N4 – Neutral Gray No. 4, N0 – Neutral Gray No 0
    • Other:  E27 – Africano, E25 – Caribe Cocoa, E23 – Hazelnut, R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 Cadmium Red, YR16 – Apricot, YR15 – Pumpkin Yellow, YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette, BG0000 – Snow Green
  • Dies: Double Stitched In & Out — Gina Marie Design
  • Miscellaneous:  Enamel Dots (YNS), Ribbon

Check out the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps.  If you need some inspiration, stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog to see what the 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;

Harvest Blessings

Fall, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, ,

Welcome Everyone;

While the leaves on the trees are changing colours and falling, the last of the harvests are in,  and the weather has a definite chill about it, indicating that fall has arrived.  Time to put away our summer clothes and dig out our warmer ones.

For today’s card I have used Harvest Harry from High Hopes Rubber Stamps.  After colouring Harry with Copic Markers, I cut the image out as a rectangle.  I then used Wild Honey Distress Ink, to ink around the outside edges.  Nuvo Crystal Drops and Orange Marmalade Jewel Dots were used to create some enamel dots and finish off the card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Harvest Harry (S032), Bold Harvest Blessing (F084) — both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, Fall Market – Echo park
  • Ink:  Distress Oxide – Wild Honey
  • Copic Markers:
    • Y18 – Lighting Yellow, Y17 – Golden Yellow, Y19 – Napoli Yellow, Y15 – Cadmiun Yellow
    • E33 – Sand, E31 – Brick Beige, E30 – Bisque
    • E43 – Dull Ivory, E41 – Pearl White, E40 – Brick White
    • E000 – Pale Fruit Pink
    • E87 – Fig, E84 – Khaki, E81 – Ivory
    • N6 – Neutral Gray No. 6, N4 – Neutral Gray No. 4, N2 – Neutral Gray No. 2
    • R46 – Strong Red
  • Nuvo:  Crystal Drops – English Mustard
  • Nuvo:  Jewel Drops – Orange Marmalade
Check out the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps.  If you need some inspiration, stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog to see what the 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;

No Tricks…Just Treats

Halloween, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, ,

Welcome Everyone;

Time is certainly passing by.  Halloween is almost here, and it is going to be so very different this year with global events that are currently taking place.

For today’s card, I have the adorable Pumpkin Treat from High High Stamps.  This is a very CAS card.  After colouring the image with copic markers, I cut it out using the Pleated Circle Die from Gina Marie Designs.  Some Twine and enamel dots finished it off.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Pumpkin Treat – J104, No Tricks – D231– High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP:  Bewitched – Echo Park
  • Copic Markers:
    • YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
    • YR18 – Sanguine, YR16 – Apricot, YR15 – Pumpkin Yellow
    • N8 – Neutral Gray No. 8, N6 – Neutral Gray No. 6, N4 – Neutral Gray No. 4
  • Die:  Pleated Circles – Gina Marie Designs
  • Zig Wink of Stella:  Clear
  • Miscellaneous:  Twine and enamel dots
Check out the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps.  If you need some inspiration, stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog to see what the 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;