All posts by Sue

Merry Christmas

September 18, 2020Christmas, High Hopes StampsChristmas Treat, copic markers, Script Merry ChristmasSue

Welcome Everyone;

The weeks are certainly going by quickly and before we know it Christmas will soon be here. It is definitely time to start creating some Christmas cards.

For today’s card, I have used the adorable Christmas Treat image from High Hopes Rubber Stamps.

After stamping it on copic friendly paper, I coloured it with Copic Markers. Using a Square Double Stitched In and Out die, I cut it out. The Peakaboo Squares die was used to cut several mats in different sizes. Some embellishments were added to these squares.

Ribbon and some enamel dots completed the card.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Christmas Treat – J104, Script Merry Christmas – FLL007 — High Hopes Stamps
Paper: XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Dear Santa — Carta Bella
Copic Markers:
- E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Skin White
- C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0
- T7 – Toner Gray No. 7, T5 – Toner Gray No. 5, T3 – Toner Gray No. 3
- E53 – Raw Silk, E51 – Milky White, E50 – Egg Shell
- E34 – Toast, E33 – Sand, E31 – Brick Beige, E30 – Bisque
- R46 – Strong Red, R27 – Cadmium Red, R24 – Prawn
Dies: Double Stitched In and Out Squares, Peekaboo Squares
Nuvo Glitter Accents : Fresh Snowfall
Zig Wink of Stella: Clear
Miscellaneous: Ribbon 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.

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Hugs;

Harvest Blessing!

September 11, 2020Fall, High Hopes Stamps, SueBold Harvest Blessings, Bountiful Harvest, copic markers, SueSue

Welcome Everyone;

There is no doubt that this has been a very difficult year. Our normal as we have known it, has been turned completely upside down.

However, there have still been some good times and things to be greatful for One of them is a good harvest. In a few weeks, all the crops will have been harvested and Thanksgiving will be here. For today’s card, I have used Bountiful Harvest from High Hopes Stamps. After colouring the image with Copic Markers, I used a Wonky Oval die to cut it out. As this is a CAS card, some enamel dots and ribbon to finish it off.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Bountiful Harvest (J200), Bold Harvest Blessings (F084) — High Hopes Stamps
Distressed Ink: Wild Honey
Copic Markers:
- Y0000 – Yellow Fluorite, Y00 – Pale Lemon, Y04 – Acadia, Y06 – Yellow
- YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
- YR27 – Tuscan Orange, YR24 – Pale Sepia, YR15 – Pumpkin Yellow, YR23 – Yellow Ochre, YR16 – Apricot
- R24 – Prawn, E27 – Cadmium Red, R29 – Lipstick Red
Die: Wonky Stitched Oval — Gina Marie Designs
Miscellaneous: Ribbon, Enamel Dots

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Santa…I Tried!

September 4, 2020High Hopes Stamps, Suecopic markers, Goliath Christmas Mouse, High Hopes Stamps, Santa...I Tried!, SueSue

Welcome Everyone;

September is here and the HH Divas have an array of Fall, Halloween and Christmas cards as our daily inspiration here.

Poor Goliath, he has had a bit of a tricky time trying to explain to Santa, that his well intention plans of being good and helpful to him have gone a tad astray. I have no doubt that Goliath Christmas Mouse (High Hopes Stamps) will get it all sorted out eventually.

As I had coloured Goliath with a gray and a warm gray I wasn’t sure which one I should use, so I used both to create two CAS cards. A start to my Christmas collection of cards. I used different dies and twine also.

Goliath Christmas Mouse – 1

Goliath Christmas Mouse – 2

Supplies used:

Stamps: Goliath Christmas Mouse, Santa…I Tried!
Paper: XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – A Cozy Christams (Echo Park)
Copic Markers:
- Mouse 1: C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1
- Mouse 2: W3 – Warm Gray No. 3, W2 – Warm Gray No. 2, W00 – Warm Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0
- Other: R0000 – Pink Beryl, R000 – Cherry White, T8 – Toner Gray No. 8, T6 – Toner Gray No. 6, T0 – Toner Gray No. 0
Dies: Peakaboo Square & Pleated Circles both from Gina Marie Designs
Enamel Dots: A Cozy Christmas (Echo Park)
Nuvo Glitter Accents: Fresh Snowfall

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs;

Happy Birthday

August 28, 2020High Hopes Stamps, New Release, SueDragon Flight, Happy Birthday -- High Hopes Stamps; Copic MarkersSue

Welcome Everyone;

Well the summer is just about over and another month has been and gone. How time flies. This adorable dragon is taking flight to deliver some birthday wishes to some lucky person.

For today’s card, I used the adorable Dragon Flight from High Hopes Stamps‘ August 2020 Release.

This is a very CAS card. After colouring him with Copic Markers, I trimmed the image down to a square shape and matted it on some cardstock. It is hard to see, but the some Clear Zig Wink of Stella was used on the Dragon’s wings.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Dragon Flight – TLF023 (August 2020 Release), Large Fancy Happy Birthday – H037 — both from High Hopes Stamps
Paper: XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Dots & Stripes – Summer (Echo Park), Swirly Fun (Your Next Stamps)
Copic Markers:
- G24 – Willow, G21 – Lime Green, G20 – Wax Green
- BV0000 – Pale Thistle, BV00 – Mauve Shadow, BV01 – Viola
- YR16 – Apricot, YR15 – Pumpkin Yellow
- YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse
- Zig Wink of Stella: Clear
- Enamel Dots

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs;

Celebrate the Magic of Christmas

August 21, 2020High Hopes Stamps, New Release, SueSue

Hi Everyone;

August is almost over, and it’s time to start making some Christmas Cards as Christmas will soon be here. For today’s post, I have used the adorable Snowy Gnome from High Hopes Stamps August 2020 Release.

After colouring the stamped image with Copic Markers, I used a Wonky Stitched Square Die to cut it out. Some ribbon, gumdrops and a snowflake with some Fresh Snowfall Glitter Ac cents from Nuvo Glitter Accents.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Snowy Gnome (TLF024) — August 2020 Release, Magic of Christmas (H258) — both from High Hopes Stamps
Paper: XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Peppermint Kisses – Kaisercraft
Copic Markers:
- Skin: E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Skin White, E01 – Pink Flamingo
- Beard: W00 – Warm Gray No. 00, W0 – Warm Gray No. 0, W1 – Warm Gray No. 1, W2 – Warm Gray No. 2, W3 – Warm Gray No. 3
- Top: R46 – Strong Red, R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red
- Pants: G46 – Mistletoe, G43 – Pistachio
- Other: BG0000 – Snow Green, BG000 – Pale Aqua
Die: Wonky Stitched Square Die – Gina Marie Designs
Miscellaneous: Ribbon, Wooden Snowflake with Fresh Snowfall a Glitter Accent from Nuvo
Your Next Stamp Gumdrops

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Hugs to Cheer You!

August 14, 2020High Hopes Stamps, New ReleaseSue

Welcome Everyone;

Another week has been and gone and Friday is here again. For today’s card I have used the adorable Butterfly Chick from High Hopes Stamps August 2020 Release.

After colouring the image with Copic Markers, I cut it out using the Circle Pleated Die. Some ribbon, flowers, and enamel drops finished off the card.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Butterfly Chick – SLF007 — August 2020 Release, Hugs to Cheer You — E055 both from High Hopes Stamps
Paper: XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Simply Spring — Doodlebug
Copic Markers:
- YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
- YR16 – Apricot, YR15 – Pumpkin Yellow
- Y18 – Lightning Yellow, Y15 – Cadmium Yellow, Y13 – Lemon Yellow
- B000 – Pale Porcelain Blue, B02 – Robin’s Eggs Blue
- G0000 – Pale Green, G000 – Crystal Opal, G00 – Jade Green
- N0 – Neutral Gray No. 0, N2 – Neutral Gray No. 2, N3 – Neutral Gray No. 3
Dies: Fishtail Banner – Your Next Stamp; Pleated Circles – Gina Marie Designs
Nuvo Crystal Drops – Morning Dew
Miscellaneous: Ribbon, Flowers, Enamel Dots

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Daffodil Bunny

August 7, 2020High Hopes Stamps, Suecopic markers, Daffodil Bunny, High Hopes Stamps, Nuvo Crystal and Jewel Drops, Smell the Flowers, SmilingSue

Welcome everyone;

Besides being a brand new month, High Hopes Stamps has a brand new release for August. There is no doubt that Daffodil Bunny is a very adorable stamp.

After colouring both stamped images with Copic Markers, I cut them out using different dies. The papers used were all from Lawn Fawn. Ribbon, twine, enamel dots and jewels finished off both CAS cards

Daffodil Bunny 1

Daffodil Bunny 2

Supplies used:

Stamps: Daffoldil Bunny SLF006 — August 2020 Release, Card 1 – Smiling H262, Card 2 – Smell the Flowers G189 — all High Hopes Stamps
Paper: XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Perfectly Plaid – Spring, Spring Fling (Card 1), Dandy Day (Card 2) all from Lawn Fawn
Copic Markers:
- YG11 – Mignonette, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG17 – Grass Green
- YR15 – Pumpkin Yellow, Y17 – Golden Yellow, Y15 – Cadminium Yellow, Y13 – Lemon Yellow, Y11 – Pale Yellow
- Card 1: E50 – Egg Shell, E50 – Milky White, E53 – Raw Silk, G000 – Crystal Opal, G00 – Jade Green, R29 – Lipstick Red
- Card 2: R00 – Pinkish White, R000 – Cherry White, W3 – Warm Gray No. 3, W1 – Warm Gray No. 1, W000 – Warm Gray No. 000, Colourless Blender, R46 – Strong Red, BG000 – Pale Aqua
Dies: Card 1 – Wonky Stitched Circles – Gina Marie Designs; Card 2 – Double Stitched In & Out Squares – Gina Marie Designs
Nuvo: Card 1 only — Jewel Drops – Limoncello, Crystal Drops – Calming Aqua
Miscellaneous: Ribbon, Twine and Enamel Dots, Jewels

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Hugs;

Wishing you Holiday Cheer……

July 31, 2020Christmas, High Hopes Stamps, Summer 2020 ReleaseCardinal, copic markers, Holiday All Year (High Hopes Stamps), Nuvo Glitter Accents, Nuvo Glitter DropsSue

Welcome Everyone;

It is never too early to start making Christmas cards. When I saw this Cardinal in High Hopes Stamps Summer2020 release, I knew I would be creating a Christmas card with it. I have always associated cardinals with Christmas. What the association with Christmas is, I’m not sure.

After the image with Copic Markers, I cut it out with a Double In and Out Stitched Square Die. I added a gold border using some Peel Off Stickers. Some Nuvo White Blizzard Glitter Drops and Nuvo Fresh Snowfall Glitter Accents to finish the card off.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Cardinal (TLF017) – Summer Release 2020 – High Hopes Stamps, Holiday All Year (H200) — High Hopes Stamps
Paper: XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP My Favourite Christmas (Echo Park), My Favourite Christmas Co-ordinating Solids (Echo Park)
Copic Markers:
- E59 – Walnut, E57 – Light Walnut, E55 – Light Camel
- YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
- C9 – Cool Gray No. 9, C00 – Cool Gray No. 00
- Y17 – Golden Yellow, Y15 – Cadmium Yellow
- R59 – Cardinal, R39 – Garnet, R37 – Carmine, R35 – Coral
Die: Double Stitched In and Out Die — Gina Marie Designs
Nuvo Glitter Drops: White Blizzard
Nuvo Glitter Accents: Fresh Snowfall
Miscellaneous: Ribbon, Snowflake Embellishment, Poinsettia Flower

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Warmth & Joy….

July 24, 2020High Hopes Stamps, Summer 2020 ReleaseA Tulip for You, and Warmth & Joy (both from High Hopes Stamps), copic markers, SueSue

Hi Everyone;

Another week has gone by and Friday is here again. For today’s card, I’m sharing another new image

from the Summer 2020 Release; the adorable A Tulip for You.

After colouring the image with Copic Markers, I cut it out using the Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics B. Being a CAS card, some butterflies, ribbon and enamel dots finished off the card.

Supplies used:

Stamps: A Tulip for You TLF016 and Warmth and Joy J059 — both from High Hopes Stamps
Paper: XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Bloom Street from Pink Paislee
Copic Markers:
- Bunnies: E34 – Toast, E33 – Sand, E31 – Brick Beige, E30 – Bisque, C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C2 – Cool Gray No. 2, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1, R200 – Pinkish White, R01 – Pinkish Vanilla, R20 – Blush
- Tulips & Flowers: R85 – Rose Red, R83 – Rose Mist, R81 – Rose Pink, BV0000 – Pale Thistle, BV000 – Irridescent Mauve, BV00 Mauve Shadow
- Grass: YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
- Tree Trunk: E29 – Burnt Umber, E27 – Africano, E25 – Caribe Cocoa
Dies: A2 Matting Basics B from Spellbinders; Butterflies
Miscellaneous: Ribbon and Enamel Dots

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs;

Humor Me…..

July 17, 2020High Hopes Stamps, Summer 2020 ReleaseSue

Hi Everyone;

Another week has gone by and Friday has rolled around again.

Since being confined to home for the last several weeks, this has meant that all the gyms have been closed as well. Working out from home though can be a challenge. Workout Betty from High Hopes Stamps Summer 2020 Release, seems to have her workout all under control.

After colouring Betty with copic markers, I used the Wonky Stitched Rectangle die to cut her out.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Workout Betty (TLF011) — from High Hopes Stamps Summer 2020 Release, Humor Me (F175) – High Hopes Stamps
Paper: XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Dandy Day and Watercolor Wishes (Lawn Fawn)
Copic Markers:
- Skin: E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Skin White, R11 – Pale Cherry
- Hair: C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1
- Top & Socks: BV0000 – Pale Thistle, BV000 – Iridescent Mauve, BV00 – Mauve Shadow
- Shorts & Shoes: B95 – Light Grayish Cobalt, B45 – Smokey Blue, B41 – Powder Blue
- Weights: N0 Neutral Gray No. 0, N1 Neutral Gray No. 1, N3 – Neutral Gray No. 3
Dies: Wonky Stitched Rectangles (Gina Marie Designs)
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 what the HH Divas have been up to. We post daily and would love it if you stop by. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,