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Merry Christmas

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Welcome Everyone;

Christmas will be here in another week and it’s hard to believe that another year is almost over.

For today’s card, I have used the adorable Christmas Gofer paired with the Merry Christmas sentiment stamps.  Both are from the Woodland Winter Release by High Hopes Stamps.

After stamping the image onto some Copic Markers friendly paper, I used a square die to cut it out.  Some Nuvo Glitter Accents – White Blizard was added to the snow and the trim on the hat.  Some enamel dots finished off this CAS card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Christmas Gofer – TDG003, Merry Christmas – FDG008 — Woodland Winter Release, High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – North Pole Trading Co., – Photoplay, Red Mulberry Paper
  • Copic Markers
    • E33 – Sand, E31 – Brick Beige, E30 – Bisque
    • N8 – Neutral Gray No. 8, N7 – Neutral Gray No. 7, N6 – Neutral Gray No. 6
    • G17 – Forest Green, G16 – MIstletoe, G14 – Apple Green
    • R46 – Strong Red, R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red
    • E40 – Brick White, E41 – Pearl White, E42 – Sand White
    • E50 – Egg Shell, E51 – Milky White, E53 – Raw Silk
  • Dies:  Double Stitched Squares & Stitched Nesting Tags both from Gina Marie Design
  • Nuvo Glitter Accents:  White Blizard
  • Miscellaneous:  Zig Wink of Stella – Clear, Enamel Dots
Come for a visit at High Hopes Stamps and check out the brand new Woodland Winter Release now available at High Hopes Stamps.  If you are in need of some daily inspiration, pop on over to the  High Hopes Stamps Blog, where you can what the HH Divas have created.  You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Holiday Greetings from the North Pole

Christmas, High Hopes Stamps, It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, Sue, , ,

Hi All!

Oh where does the time go.  Another week has gone by and Friday is here again.  In keeping with High Hopes Stamps Christmas theme for this month, I have this adorable but tired NorthPole Reindeer.  He has done his job.

After stamping the image on XPress It Blending Cardstock, it was coloured with copic markers.  Nuvo Glitter Drops – White Blizzard was added as sone.  Some snow crystals were added to the center of the mini snowflakes.  Twine and some Christmas embellishments finished off this CAS card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  North Pole Reindeer – TLF003 & North Pole Greetings – GLL005 both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – North Pole Trading Company – Photoplay
  • Copic Markers:
    • Reindeer:  E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E33 – Sand, E34 – Toast, R00 – Pinkish White, W1 – Warm Gray No. 1, W2 – Warm Gray No. 2, W3 – Warm Gray No. 3
    • Scarf:  G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
    • Sign:  C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Coll Gray No. 0, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1, C2 – Cool Gray No. 2
    • Pole:  R46 – Strong Red, R24 – Prawn
  • Die:  Mini Snowflakes – Gina Marie Designs
  • Nuvo Glitter Drops:  White Blizzard
  • Miscellaneous:  Twine & Christmas Embellishments
Come for a visit at High Hopes Stamps and check out the variety of stamps that High Hopes Stamps has to offer for all occassions.  If you are in need of some inspiration, pop on over to the  High Hopes Stamps Blog, Facebook, Twitter and Instragram to see the daily posts by the  HH Divas.

Thank you for stapping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Chill Out

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Hi Everyone;

If you haven’t seen High Hopes Stamps, latest release “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” yet, grab a coffee or tea and take a break and browse.

For today’s card, I’m using the adorable Lil’ Frosty who is certainly enjoying his drink and paired it with the  Chill Out sentiment.  Both of these stamps are from the “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” release.

After stamping the image onto some XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markers.  I used a Wonky Stitched Square die to cut it out.  Using a Wonky Stitched Oval die, I cut a piece of  pattern paper and a piece of foil cardstock out.  The image was then mounted on these two shapes.  The snowflakes were cut out with a small snowflake die and a crystal was added to each center.   Nuvo Crystal Glaze was added to the sentiment, while some Fresh Snowfall from Nuvo Glitter Accents and enamel dots, finished off this card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps: Lil’ Frosty – SS023, Chill Out — FDG001, both from “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” — High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP: I love Winter (Echo Park), Foil Paper Pad – Winter (Kaisercrft)
  • Copic Markers:
    • N8 – Neutral Gray No. 8, N7 – Neutral Gray No. 7, N6 – Neutral Gray No. 6
    • YR16 – Apricot, YR15 – Pumpkin Yellow
    • C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1
    • BG75 – Abyss Green, BG72 – Ice Ocean, BG70 – Ocean Mist
    • R0000 – Pink Beryl, R11 – Pale Cherry Pink, R46 – Strong Red
  • Dies:  Wonky Stitched Ovals & Squares, Small Snowflakes — all from Gina Marie Designs
  • Nuvo Glitter Accents:  Fresh Snowfall
  • Nuvo Crystal Glaze — used on the sentiment
  • Enamel Dots
Come for a visit at High Hopes Stamps and check out the variety of stamps that High Hopes Stamps has to offer for all occassions.  If you are in need of some inspiration, pop on over to the  High Hopes Stamps Blog, Facebook, Twitter and Instragram to see the daily posts by the  HH Divas.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas!

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Welcome Everyone;

Another month is done and before we know it, Christmas will soon be here.  For today’s card, I’m using the adorable Reindeer Sweetness from High Hopes Stamps‘, “Christmas Cheer Release”  paired with the sentiment called Holly Jolly.

After stamping the image on XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with copic markers.  It was then cut out with a Wonky Stitched Circle Die.  Using some red cardstock, I cut a Poinsettia Arrangement out.  Some Nuvo White Blizzard Glitter Drops, Spectrum Noir Sparkling Glitter – Clear, enamel dots and a green pom pom finished off this CAS card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps: Reindeer Sweetness – RDG006 — Christmas Cheer Release, Holly Jolly – K048 both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  Xpress It Blending Cardstock, DP – A Perfect Christmas – Echo Park, Mad 4 Plaid Christmas – Photoplay
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Copic Markers:
    • Girl:  — Skin: E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Cotton Pearl, R20 – Blush;
    • Hair:  E34 – Toast, E31 – Brick Beige, E30 – Sand
    • Boots: N0 – Neutral Gray No. 0, N1 – Neutral Gray No. 1, N2 – Neutral Gray No. 2
    • Leggings & Scarf: G46 – Mistletoe, G43 – Pistachio
    • Coat & Hat: R46 – Strong Red, R29 – Lipstick Red, r27 – Cadmiun Red
    • Reinder: E35 – Chamois, E34 – Toast, E33 – Sand, R01 – Pinkish Vanilla
    • N4 – Neutral Gray No. 4, N3 – Neutral Gray No. 3, N1 Neutral Gray No. 1, N0 – Neutral Gray No. 0
    • Scarf:  G46 – Mistletoe, G43 – Pistachio, G40 – Dim Green
  • Dies:  Wonky Stitched Circle, Poinsettia Arrangement — both from Gina Marie Designs
  • Nuvo Glitter Drops:  White Blizzard
  • Spectrum Noir Sparkling Glitter Pen:  Clear
  • Enamel Dots – YNS
Come for a visit at High Hopes Stamps and check out the variety of stamps that High Hopes Stamps has to offer for all occassions.  If you are in need of some inspiration, pop on over to the  High Hopes Stamps Blog, Facebook, Twitter and Instragram to see the daily posts by the  HH Divas.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Merry Christmas!

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Hi Everyone;

For today’s card, I have used an old favourite of High Hopes Stamps –  Sitting Santa, paired with Small Christmas Script.  Santa is taking a brief rest and still wrapping presents, or he has finished his deliveries and is taking a rest.  After all, Christmas is a very busy time for him.

After stamping the image, I coloured it with Copic Markers, and then cut it out using a Nested Oval Die from Spellbinders. Some tri-coloured Christmas ribbon and enamel dots finished off this card.

After stamping the image, I coloured it with Copic Markers, and then cut it out using a Nested Oval Die from Spellbinders.  Some tri-coloured Christmas ribbon and enamel dots finished off this card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Sitting Santa – S203, Small Christmas Script – F051 both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Jingle All the Way – Echo Park
  • Copic Markers:
    • Face:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Cotton Pearl, R20 – Blush
    • Hair & Beard:  C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – C00l Gray No. 0, C1 – C00l Gray No. 1
    • Boots:  N8 – Neutral Gray No. 8, N7 – Neutral Gray No. 7, N6 – Neutral Gray No. 6
    • Coat & Hat:  R46 – Strong Red, R29 Lightning Red, R27 – Cadmium Red
    • Gift:  G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green, G46 – Mistletoe, G43 – Pistachio, G40 – Dim Green
  • Die:  Nested Ovals – Spellbinders
  • Miscellaneous:  Ribbon & Enamel Dots
Come for a visit at High Hopes Stamps and check out the variety of stamps that High Hopes Stamps has to offer for all occassions.  If you are in need of some inspiration, pop on over to the  High Hopes Stamps Blog, Facebook, Twitter and Instragram to see the daily posts by the  HH Divas.

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,

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

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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;