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Friends are the Best Collectibles

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Welcome Everyone;

Beginning in our childhood to adulthood, we have all collected objects whether it be rocks in the garden, shells from a beach, our favourite books, pieces of art etc.  However, there is really only one type of collectibles that qualifies to be the “Best Collectibles” and that is the friends we meet throughout our life’s  journey.

For today’s card, I have used the adorable Lasso Some Snow stamp from High Hopes Stamps, Winter Friends Release and paired it with the Best Collectibles sentiment.  Innstead of lassoing the snow, he is rounding up some friends.

After stamping the image onto XPress It Blending cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markers, and then cut it out using a Spellbinders Square Die.  The mat behind the image was cut using a Double Stitched Square Die.  Some twine and enamel dots finished off the card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Lasso Some Snow – TDG021, Best Collectibles – FDG017; both from Winter Friends Release by High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP: Winter Wonderland & Winter Wonderland Solids (both from Doodlebug)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Wheel & Lasso:  E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E33 – Sand
    • Fence:  E29 – Burnt Umber, E27 – Milk Chocolate, E25 – Caribe Cocoa
    • Snowman:  Jacket — BG23 – Coral Sea, BG32 – Aqua Mint, BG34 – Horizon Green; Hat — E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige and N9 Neutral Gray No. 9 for Nose and Buttons
    • Bird:  B12 – Ice Blue, B14 – Light Blue
    • Snow:  BG0000 – Snow Green
  • Nuvo Glitter Accents:  Fresh Snowfall
  • Miscellaneous:  Twine and Enamel Dots
If you are in need of some inspiration, pop over to the High Hopes Blog and Facebook page to see the  creations by the Design Team.  Don’t forget to visit the High Hopes Stamps website to see many adorable stamps.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.

Hugs,

Friends are we….

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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,