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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;

Merry Christmas

Christmas, High Hopes Stamps, ,

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.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs;

Wishing you Holiday Cheer……

Christmas, High Hopes Stamps, Summer 2020 Release, , , ,

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
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,

Seasons Greetings

Christmas, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, , ,

Welcome Everyone;

Christmas is only a few days away and before we know it, the children will be dreaming of what Father Christmas will leave for them under the the tree.

For today’s card I have used the adorable Father Christmas Block from High Hopes Stamps.  After stamping the image on XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markers. The left hand side is the Holiday Floral Foil Mates from Gina K. Designs.  Unfortunately, it doesn’t show up to well in the photo.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Father Christmas Block (R167) and Seasons Greetings (F300A) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP — Photoplay Mad for Plaid – Christmas
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Skin White
    • Glasses:  BG70- Ocean Mist, C00 – Cool Gray No. 00
    • Beard:  C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C1- Cool Gray No. 1
    • Hat & Coat:  R46 – Strong Red, R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red
    • Gloves:  T9 – Toner Gray No. 9, T8 – Toner Gray No. 8, T7 – Toner Gray No. 7
    • Stars:  Y19 – Napoli Yellow, Y18 – Lightning Yellow, Y17 – Golden Yellow
    • Mouse:  W00 – Warm Gray No. 00, W0 – Warm Gray No. 0, W1 – Warm Gray No. 01, W2 – Warm Gray No. 2
    • Tree: G46 – Mistletoe, G43 – Pistachio, BG70 – Ocean Mist, Y28 Lionet Gold
  • Nuvo Glitter Drops White Blizzard for the trim on Santa’s hat and  coat
  • Wink of Stella – Red & Silver — for Bell
  • Spectrum Noir Glitter Pens:  clear
  • Foil Mates– Holiday Floral – Gina K. Designs

Do stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog, to find some daily inspiration from the HH Divas. You can also follow us onFacebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Hugs,

Jingle All the Way

Christmas, High Hopes Stamps, Sue

Welcome Everyone;

Another week has come and gone and before we know it Christmas will be here.

For today’s card I have used the adorable Merry Mouse.  She is certainly enjoying her candy cane.

I coloured the image with Copic Markers after stamping it on XPresss It Blending Cardstock.  Some Nuvo Glitter White Blizzard Drops were added to the the trim on her hat and jacket and the candy cane.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Merry Mouse (S164), Jingle All the Way (H040) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Here Comes Santa Claus (Doodlebug)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Mouse:  E42 – Sand White, E41 -Pearl White, E40 – Brick White, R000 – Cherry White
    • Top:  G46 – Mistletoe, G43 – Pistachio, G40 – Dim Green
    • Pants, Hat & Candy Cane:  R46 – Strong Red, R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red
    • Other: Y28 – Lionet Gold
  • Spellbinders Oval Die
  • Nuvo Glitter Drops:  White Blizzard

Do stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog, to find some daily inspiration from the HH Divas. You can also follow us onFacebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Here Comes Santa Claus!

Christmas, Christmas/Winter, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, , ,

Hi and welcome to another Friday post!

For today’s card, I have Santa traveling in his non traditional way.  Instead of using his sleigh with Rudolph (he is resting his troop up for the big night), he stopping by on his motorcyle.

I have used the Motorin’ by Santa from High Hopes Stamps for today’s card.  After colouring him up with Copic Markers, I used a square die cut, and then added some Polar White from Flower Soft to the trim of his suit.  The Dec. 25th element is a wooden shape from BoBunny, that I coloured with a red Spectrum Noir Glitter Pen.  Some YNS gumdrops finished off the design.

Hi and welcome to another Friday post!

For today’s card, I have Santa traveling in his non traditional way.  Instead of using his sleigh with Rudolph (he is resting his troop up for the big night), he stopping by on his motorcyle.

I have used the Motorin’ by Santa from High Hopes Stamps for today’s card.  After colouring him up with Copic Markers, I used a square die cut, and then added some Polar White from Flower Soft to the trim of his suit.  The Dec. 25th element is a wooden shape from BoBunny, that I coloured with a red Spectrum Noir Glitter Pen.  Some YNS gumdrops finished off the design.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Motorin’ by Santa (T094), Here Comes Santa Claus! (G272) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Together for Christmas (Pink Paisley) & A Perfect Christmas (Echo Park)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Bike: C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C1 – Cool Gray No. C1, C2 – Cool Gray No. 2, C3 – Cool Gray No. 3, C4 – Cool Gray No. 4, C6 – Cool Gray No. 6
    • T9 – Toner Gray No. 9, T8 – Toner Gray No. 8, T7 – Toner Gray No. 7, T6 – Toner Gray No. 6
    • G46 – Mistletoe, G47 – Pistachio
    • Y28 – Gold
    • Santa:  E0000 – Floral White, F000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Skin White
    • R46 – Strong Red, R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red
    • C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0
  • Die:  Square (Spellbinders)
  • Spectrum Noir Glitter Pens:  Red & Clear
  • Flower Soft:  Polar White

Do stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog, to find some daily inspiration from the HH Divas. You can also follow us onFacebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

 Hugs,

Snowman’s Cup of Love

Christmas, Christmas/Winter, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, ,

Hi Everyone;

I don’t know about you, but I am certainly glad the weekend is almost here.  As usual too many things to do and not enough time.

I know one of my favourite drinks during the winter is some Hot Chocolate or Cocoa.  For today’s card, I have used the adorable Snowman’s Cup of Love from High Hopes Stamps.  After stamping it and colouring it with Copic Markers; I cut it out using the Wonky Oval Stitched Die from Gina Marie Designs.

I used some Nuvo White Blizzard Glitter Drops to add some dimension to the snowflakes.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Snowman’s Cup of Love (S149), Dot Warm Heart (G117) from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Home for Christmas (Fancy Pants)
  • Copic Markers:
    • G46 – Mistletoe, G43 – Pistachio
    • B01 – Mint Blue, B00 – Frost Blue, B000 – Pale Porcelain Blue
    • YR07 – Cadmium Orange, YR04 – Chrome Orange, YR02 – Light Orange
    • E43 – Dull Ivory, E42 – Sand White, E41 – Pearl White
    • R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red, R46 – Strong Red
  • Gina Marie Designs:  Wonky Stitched Oval
  • Nuvo Glitter Drops:  White Blizzard
  • YNS Gumdrops

Do stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog, to find some daily inspiration from the HH Divas. You can also follow us onFacebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Waddling by With a Winter Hi!

Christmas, Sue, Winter, ,

Hi Everyone;

Winter has come for a visit with the first snowfall of the season this week.  For today’s card I have used the adorable Penguin Pyramid who have come Waddling by with a Winter Hi!.  Both these stamps are from High Hopes Rubber Stamps.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Penguin Pyramid (TLF004),  Winter Hi! (G312)
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP Celebrate Winter (Echo Park)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Y19 – Napoli Yellow, Y17 – Golden Yellow
    • N9 – Neutral Gray No. 9, N8 – Neutral Gray No. 8, N7 – Neutral Gray No. 7
    • E42 – Sand White, E41 – Pearl White, E40 – Brick White
    • BG0000 – Snow Green, BG000 – Pale Aqua, BG01 – Aqua Blue, BG 32 – Aqua Mint, BG34 – Horizon Green
    • R46 – Strong Red
  • Nuvo Glitter Accents — Fresh Snowfall
  • YNS Gumdrops

You can find some daily inspiration by the HH Divas on the High Hopes Blog, as well as follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Meowy Christmas!

Christmas, High Hopes Stamps, ,

Welcome Everyone;

It has been a long time since I have made a card smaller than 6″ x 6″.  It was the perfect size for Meowy Christmas from High Hopes Stamps.

After colouring the image with Copic Markers, I then used a circle die to cut it out. It does show up very well in the photo, but Nuvo Glitter Drops – White Blizzard was added to the outer edge of the circle.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Meowy Christmas (H122), Meowy Christmas Saying (F121) – High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – My Favourite Christmas (Echo Park)
  • Copic Markers:  E41 – Pearl White, E42 – Sand White, E43 – Dull Ivory, R29 – Lipstick Red, R46 – Strong Red
  • Nuvo Glitter Drops – White Blizzard
  • Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens: Clear
  • Enamel Dots – My Favourite Christmas (Echo Park)

You can find some daily inspiration by the HH Divas on the High Hopes Blog, as well as follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,