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Christmas 2019 Release 2

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Welcome HH fans;

Guess what…  High Hopes Stamps has a brand new release called Christmas 2019 Release 2 debuting today.  Check out the High Hopes Stamps blog to see what the Divas have created with this new release.

My card is featuring 4 individual stamps from this release called:  Snow Globe, 1 Small Tree, Top Hat Penguin and Candy Cane Wishes 2.  After stamping all the images, I coloured them all with Copic Markers.

I added some Nuvo White Blizzard Glitter Drops for the snow banks and then some Faux Snow from Art Glitter.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Snow Globe (HLF001), 1 Small Tree (ULF002), Top Hat Penguin (RLF005), Candy Cane Wishes 2 (GLL010) — Christmas 2019 Release 2 — High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP — Left over paper from my stash
  • Copic Markers:
    • Tree:  E29 – Burnt Umber, E27 – Africano, G43 – Pistachio, G46 – Mistletoe
    • Bird:  B34 – Manganese Blue, B32 – Pale Blue
    • Penguin:  Y19 – Napoli Yellow, Y18 – Lightning Yellow, Y17 – Golden Yellow
    • T10 – Toner Gray No. 10, T9 – Toner Gray No. 9, T8 – Toner Gray No. 8, T6 – Toner Gray No. 6
    • G00 – Jade Green, G000 – Pale Green, G0000 – Crystal Opal
    • Base of Snow Globe:  E40 – Brick White, E41 – Pearl White,  E42 – Sand White
    • Other:  BG0000 – Snow Green; R46 – Strong Red, R29 – Lipstick Red
  • Nuvo Glitter Drops:  White Blizzard
  • Nuvo Crystal Glaze
  • Faux Snow (Art Glitter)

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!

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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,

You’re So Sweet!

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

Welcome HH Fans;

Before we know it Winter & Christmas will be here. When the winter weather co-operates the Winter Wonderland comes into play and can be quite magical.

For today’s clean & simple card, I have used the adorable Snow Sweet Snowlady from High Hopes Stamps.

After colouring the image with Copic Markers, I cut it out using a double stitched oval die.  I could have added some stitching, but I didn’t; maybe next week.  They are hard to see, but I did add some white snowflakes and added a bit of glitter to them.

Supplies used:

  • Snow Sweet Snowlady (S081), Snow Sweet (F122) – High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Celebrate Winter (Echo Park)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Y19 – Napoli Yellow, Y17 – Golden Yellow
    • B14 – Light Blue, B12 – Ice Blue
    • R29 – Lipstick Red, R46 – Strong Red
    • G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
    • C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1
  • Double Stitched Oval Die (Gina Marie Designs)
  • Nuvo Glitter Drops: White Blizzard
  • Splectrum Noir Glitter Pen: Clear

Besides finding daily inspiration here on the High Hopes Blog, you can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Gingerbread Dreams!

Christmas, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, ,

Welcome HH Fans;

Christmas is one of my favourite times of the year.  Along with all the craziness that goes along with searching for that perfect present is the decorating of the tree/house is the baking. There is always a lot of baking such as the likes of  butter tarts, fruit cake and cookies, especially gingerbread.

Today’s card reminds me of all this.  I have used the adorable Large Gingerbread Man from High Hopes Stamps.


Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Lg Gingerbread Man (S043), Gingerbread Dreams (E061) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko  Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Dear Santa Collection (BoBunny)
  • Copic Markers:
    • E35 – Chamois, E37 – Sepia, E39 – Leather
    • G46 – Mistletoe
    • R29 – Lipstick Red, R46 – Strong Red
  • Nuvo Crystal Glaze
  • Enamel Dots – A Cozy Christmas  (Echo Park)

Besides finding daily inspiration here on the High Hopes Blog, you can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

The Warm Glow of Christmas

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Hi HH Fans;

The DT Divas are using some older Christmas High Hopes Stamps for the month of October.  Before you get panicky, there is still two and half months ’till Christmas.

For today’s card, I have used the adorable Glowing Spirit Snowy and Glow of Christmas, both from High Hopes Stamps.  After colouring the image with Copic Markers, I added some Nuvo Crystal Glaze to the candle, as well as some Nuvo Glitter Accents – Fresh Snowfall to the bottom of Snowy and some Nuvo Glitter Drops – White Blizzard to the trim on Snowy’s hat.   I cut the sentiment into phrases, even though it was printed on two lines.

  • Stamps: Glowing Spirit Snowy (S226), Glow of Christmas (H235)
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Silent Night (Kaiser Kraft)
  • Copic Markers:
    • YR04 – Chrome Orange
    • Y18 – Lightning Yellow, Y13 – Lemon Yellow, Y28 – Lionet Gold
    • G46 – Mistletoe, G43 – Pistachio
    • C00 – Cool Gray No.  00
    • BG000 – Snow Green
    • R46 – Strong Red, R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red
  • Nuvo Crystal Glaze
  • Nuvo Glitter Accents – Fresh Snowfall
  • Nuvo Glitter Drops – White Blizzard
  • YNS Gumdrops — Holly Jolly Sparkle

Besides finding daily inspiration here on the High Hopes Blog, you can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Wishing You a Cozy Holiday Season!

Christmas Release 2019, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, , ,

Welcome HH Fans;

The HH Divas are continuing with the Christmas Release 2019 that debut yesterday.  For today’s card I’m using the adorable Winter Owl.  Using XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured the image with Copic Markers.  I  then cut it out using the  Wonky Stitched Circle Die, and stitched the two stitched borders.

Inside of Card

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Winter Owl, Gift of, Cozy Season (Christmas Release 2019 – High Hopes Stamps)
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – I Love Christmas — Echo Park
  • Copic Markers:
    • E29- Burnt Umber, E27 – Africano, E25 – Caribe Cocoa
    • E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink
    • W00 – Warm Gray No. 00, W3 – Warm Gray No. 3
    • Y19 – Napoli Yellow, Y18 – Lightning Yellow, Y17 – Golden Yellow
    • G29 – Pine Tree Green, G28 – Ocean Green
    • B60 – Pale Blue Gray
    • R46 – Strong Red, R29 – Lipstick Red
    • BG0000 – Snow Green
  • Your Next Stamp – Gumdrops
  • Nuvo Glitter Drops — White Blizzard
  • Nuvo Crystal Glaze

Besides finding daily inspiration here on the High Hopes Blog, you can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Christmas Release 2019

Christmas Release 2019, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, ,

Welcome HH Fans;

It is time for a brand new release here at High Hopes Stamps.  Today, we are showcasing the Christmas Release 2019.

For this debut I’m using this adorable image called Polar Family.  After stamping the image on XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markers. I then used the Stitched Square Die from YNS to cut it out.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Polar Family & Paws of Love — Christmas Release 2019 from High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Mad 4 Plaid Christmas – Photoplay
  • Copic Markers:
    • C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1, R00 – Pinkish White
    • N0 – Neutral Gray No. 1
    • G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
    • G29 – Pine Tree Green
    • B0000 – Pale Celestine, B00 – Frost Blue, B01 – Mint Blue
    • E40 – Brick White, E41 – Pearl White
    • R42 – Strong Red, R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red
    • Y28 – Lionet Gold
  • Die:  Stitched Squares — Your Next Stamp
  • Nuvo Glitter Drops:  White Blizzard

Do check out what the HH Divas are creating with this new realses.  Also, besides finding daily inspiration here on the High Hopes Blog, you can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs

Witch E. Poo

Halloween, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, ,

Welcome HH Fans;

All month long, the Divas have been showcasing Halloween and Fall cards using the adorable images from High Hopes Stamps.

For today’s post I have another Halloween card using Sitting Witchy Poo Pumpkin.  They do look kinda of comfy together.  After stamping her onto XPress It Blending cardstock, I then coloured her using Copic Markers.  I used a broom and bat sticker from the Bewitched Design Paper by Echo Park.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Sitting Witchy Poo with Pumpkin (T104), Witch E. Poo (F231)
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Boos & Brews and October 31st (both from Doodlebug), Bewitched (from Echo Park — Broom and Bat)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Skin white
    • Hair:  W00 – Warm Gray No. 00, W1 – Warm Gray No. 1, W2 – Warm Gray No. 2
    • Outfit:  BV02 – Prune, BV01 – Viola, BV00 – Mauve Shadow, YG09 – Lettuce Green, YG07 – Acid Green, YG06 – Yellowish Green, Y19 – Napoli Yellow, Y17 – Golden yellow, Y18 – Lightning Yellow, N9 – Neutral Gray No. 9, N7 – Neutral Gray No. 7, N6 – Neutral Gray No. 6
    • Pumpkin:  YR09 – Chinese Orange, YR07 – Cadmium Orange, YR04 – Chrome Orange, G99 – Olive
  • Die:  Double Stitched Square (Gina Marie Designs)
  • YNS Gumdrops

Besides finding daily inspiration here on the High Hopes Blog, you can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

BOO……….

Halloween, High Hopes Stamps, ,

Hi HH Fans;

For this month the DT Divas are sharing Fall and Halloween cards.  For today’s card, I have used the cute Batty Boo along with the Zig Zag Frame from High Hopes Stamps.   Now, here is the thing — my cards are 95% of the time CAS.  Since  I went a little outside of my comfort zone, I had a bit of a challenge.

After stamping both images on Copic XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured them with Copic Markers.   Batty Boo wasn’t too difficult to fuzzy cut, now the Zig Zag Frame was another whole story.  Not only the outside border was cut, but also the inside area.  I was holding my breath hoping the scissors didn’t slip and cut into the main frame — this is where I’m thinking a ScanNCut might have been helpful, lol! Once the frame was cut to my satisfaction, I trimmed a piece of the Bewitched Design Paper from Echo Park to fit the back of the frame. It is hard to see but there are some clouds and stars on the design papers.

Inside of Card

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Batty Boo (P126), Zig Zag Frame (T103) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Bewitched (Echo Park), Ghouls & Goodies (Doodlebug)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Batty Boo —
      • BOO — BV000 – Iridescent Mauve, BV01 -Viola, BV02 – Prune; YR09 – Chinese Orange, YR15 – Pumpkin Yellow; YG07 – Acid Green, YG06 -YellowishGreen, YG05 – Salad
      • Bat — T9 – Toner Gray No. 9, T7 – Toner Gray No. 7, T6 – Toner Gray No. 6, T5 – Toner Gray No. 5; C00 – Cool Gray N000
    •  Zig Zag Frame —
      • Grass and Pumpkin — YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YR16 – Apricot, YR15 – Pumpkin Yellow, T7 – Toner Gray No. 7,  T8 – Toner Gray No. 8
      • Moon — Y08 – Acid Yellow, Y06 – Yellow, Y04 – Acadia
      • Frame —  BV000 – Iridescent Mauve, BV01 – Viola, BV02- Prune
  • Spectrum Noir Glitter Pens: — Clear
  • Miscellaneous:  Twine

Besides finding daily inspiration here on the High Hopes Blog, you can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

 Hugs,

Happy Halloween!

Halloween, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, , , ,

Welcome HH fans;

Another summer has been and gone, and school has started.  For the month of September the HH Divas creative inspirations will be featuring Halloween cards.

For today’s post, I have used Angel Bear Witch.  After stamping the image on XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markers.  I then cut it out using a Wonky Oval Die.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Angel Bear Witch (S166), Happy Halloween! (E234) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Boos & Brews, October 31st (both from Doodlebug)
  • Copic Markers:
    • E35 – Chamois, E33 – Sand, E31 – Brick Beige
    • Y19 – Napoli Yellow, Y18 – Lightning Yellow, Y17 – Golden Yellow
    • V25 – Pale Blueberry, V22 – Ash Lavender, V20 – Wisteria
    • V17 – Amethyst, V15 – Mallow, V12 – Pale Lilac
    • N3 – Neutral Gray No. 3, N2 – Neutral Gray No. 2, N1 – Neutral Gray No. 1
    • T9 – Toner Gray No. 9, T7 – Toner Gray No. 7, T6 – Toner Gray No. 6
    • YR09 -Chinese Orange, YR07 – Cadmium Orange, YR04 – Chrome Orange
  • Die: Wonky Ovals (Gina Marie Designs)

Besides finding daily inspiration here on the High Hopes Blog, you can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,