Category Archives: Spring

Some Bunny……

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Hi Everyone;

The recent rain has washed the last of the snow away, and Spring seems to have finally arrived.  The tulips and daffodils are beginning to sprout through the ground.  For me, Spring is the start of new beginnings —

Over at High Hopes Stamps, the ‘vault’ has been opened again and the “Spring Fever” collection is being re-released.

For today’s card I have used the adorable Bunny Hugs stamp and paired it with the Some Bunny Sentiment.  After stamping and colouring the imag with Copic Markers, I used a Scalloped Die to cut it out.  Some ribbon, flowers and enamel dots finished off this CAS card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Bunny Hugs – TDG028, Some Bunny – FDG032 — both from the Spring Fever Release, High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Hello Easter – Echo Park
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Cotton Pearl
    • Hair:  E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E33 – Sand
    • Outfit:  G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
    • Bunny:  E50 – Egg Shell, E51 – Milky White, E53 – Raw Silk
    • Bunny Outfit:  Y17 – Golden Yellow, Y18 – Lightning Yellow
  • Die:  Scalloped Oval Die — Gina Marie Designs
  • Miscellaneous:  Flowers, Ribbon, Enamel Dots
Have a coffee break and take a peak at the Spring Fever Release and other adorable stamps over at High Hopes Stamps.  For inspiration visit the  High Hopes Blog and Facebook page to see the creations by the Design Team.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs

Hogs and Kisses

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Welcome Everyone;

The start of a long weekend is almost here and as it is Victoria Day, it is the time when we get a start on summer plans.  Hopefully, we will be able to be outside more and enjoying the nice weather like these Happy Pigs are doing.

For today’s card, I have used the adorable Happy Pigs from the Furry & Friends Release.  Yes, the High Hopes Stamps Retirement Vault was opened again.

After stamping the image and colouring with Copic Markers, I then used a Nested Scalloped die to cut it out.  All the design paper is from the Bloom pad by Pink Paislee.  Some ribbon and enamel dots finished off the card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Happy Pigs (TT133), Hogs & Kisses (FF035) — Furry & Friends Release (from vault) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Bloo – Pink Paislee
  • Copic Markers:
    • Pinks:  R0000 – Pink Beryl, R000 – Cherry White, Roo – Pinkish White, R01 – Pinkish Vanilla, T5 – Toner Gray No. 5, T4 – Toner Gray No. 4
    • Mud:  E29 – Burnt Umber, E27 – Africano, E23 – Hazelnut
    • Grass:  G05 – Emerald Green, G07 – Nile Green, G09 – Veronese Green
    • Fence:  E43 – Dull Ivory, E42 – Samd White, E41 – Pearl White
    • Bird:  B21 – Baby Blu
  • Die:  Nested Scalloped Die – Gina Marie Designs
  • Ribbon
  • Enamel Dots

Do take some time with a favourite beverage and browse the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps that are available.  For some inspiration, hop on over to the High Hopes Stamps Blog and see what the HH Divas have been up to. We do post daily. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a good day,

Hugs,

Spring Has Finally Sprung

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Welcome Everyone;

We have definitely had some spring like weather this past week, even though it isn’t officially Spring yet.  That is definitely ok though — who needs snow, sleet and freezing rain.  Hmm,  now that I have said this, watch the weather turn.

Anyway, for today’s card I have used the adorable Spring Bunny Sampler and Spring Has Sprung.  Both are from High Hopes Stamps.

After colouring the image with Copic Markers, I trimmed it to just outside of the square border.  I then die cut a piece of Rose Gold foil with a Square Hearts Die.  My original idea was to put a piece of white cardstock behind the hearts, without the hearts being cut out on the inside and then mount the image.  Alas, I haven’t figured that out yet.  That way, I could have popped it up.

Some Nuvo Crystal Drops were added to the center of the hearts.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Spring Bunny Sampler – S176, Spring Has Sprung – F062 — both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Welcome Spring – Echo Park, Rose Gold Deco Foil
  • Copic Markers:
    • Bunnies: — W00 – Warm Gray No. 00, W0 – Warm Gray No. 0, W1 – Warm Gray No. 1, R)) – Pinkish White
    • Grass & Carrot Tops: — YG17 – Grass Greebm YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
    • Carrots: — YR16 – Apricot, YR15 – Pumpkin Yellow
    • Soil: — E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E33 – Sand
    • Other: — R14 – Light Rouge, R17 – Lipstick red, R81 – Rose Pink
      • BV0000 – Pale Thistle, BV000 – Irridescent Mauve, BV00 – Mauve Shadow,
      • E40 – Brick Beige
      • BG0000 – Snow Green
  • Die:  Square Hearts – Spellbinders
  • Nuvo Crystal Drops:  Morning Dew, Calming Aqua
  • Miscellaneous:  Ribbon

Why not take a coffee/tea break and browse the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps that are there.  For some inspiration, go over to the High Hopes Stamps Blog and see what the HH Divas have been up to. We do post daily. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Did Someone Say “Spring”?

High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy Stamper, Spring, Sue,

Welcome OCS and HH Fans;

It seems that Mother Nature can’t make up her mind lately; as the weather has been on a bit of a roller coaster this past week — one day it seems like Spring is here, then Winter comes back.  Did someone say “Spring” has arrived?

For my card today, I have used the adorable Bedelia Butterfly.  After stamping her on some XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured her with Copic Markers.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Bedelia Butterfly (S127), Say Spring (E256) — High Hopes Rubber Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Buncha Scraps – Floral Blends, Digi Studios – Spring Plaid
  • Copic Markers:
    • E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Skin White, E02 – Fruit Pink, R20 – Blush
    • G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
    • R11 – Pale Cherry Pink, R12 – Light Tea Rose, R14 – Light Rouge, R14 – Light Rouge
    • YG13 – Chartreuse, YG17 – Grass Green, Y15 – Cadmium Yellow, Y17 – Golden Yellow, Y18 – Lightning Yellow
    • BV0000 – Pale Thistle, BV000 – Iridescent Mauve, BV00 – Mauve Shadow
    • T8 – Toner Gray No. 8, T7 – Toner Gray No. 7, N6 – Neutral Gray No. 6
    • N1 – Neutral Gray No. 1, N2 – Neutral Gray No. 2, N3 – Neutral Gray No. 3
  • Dies:  Stitched Ovals – Gina Marie Design; Ovals – Spellbinders
  • Spectrum Noir Sparkle Glitter Pens:  Clear
  • Miscellaneous:  Ribbon and Jewels

Be sure to stop by the One Crazy Stamper  and High Hopes Stamps blogs and Facebook Pages for some daily inspiration from the Design Team Divas.  You can also follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

If you are attending Scrapfest this weekend in Kitchener, do come and visit us at the One Crazy Stamper and High Hopes Stamps Booth.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Spring Follows!

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Welcome HH and OCS Fans;

It seems that winter doesn’t want to go away for now…. but it will and spring will follow.  I can’t wait for Spring to really arrive.  It is one of my favourite seasons as it signifies new beginnings — grass starts to grow, leaves sprout on the trees, flowers start to bloom, and mother nature with baby bunnies, birds and other wildlife.  It is an uplifting time of the year for me.

For today’s card, I have used the High Hopes Stamps called Garden Gate Background, Landing Birdie and Spring Follows.  The Garden Gate Background  and Landing Birdie were coloured with Copic Markers. I fuzzy cut the Landing Birdie (I definitely need to get a Brother Scan & Cut).  My original intention was to put Birdie on a wobble, but even the mini wobble was too big.  I added a layer of glue dots to build it up a bit, so it gives the appearance that he is not flat against the gate.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Garden Gate Background (U012), Landing Birdie (H185), Spring Follows (LL009) all from High Hopes Rubber Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Spring Plaid (Lawn Fawn)
  • Copic Markers:
    • E21 – Baby Skin Pink, E23 – Hazelnut, E25 – Caribe Cocoa, E27 – Africano, E29 – Burnt Umber, E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E40 – Brick white, E41 – Pearl White – E42 – Sand White
    • YG11 – Mignonette, YG12 – Chartreuse
    • BV000 – Iridescent Mauve, BV00 – Mauve Shadow, BV01 – Viola
    • Y17 – Golden Yellow, Y19 – Napoli Yellow, YR16 – Apricot
    • B000 – Pale Porcelain Blue, B00 – Frost Blue, B21 – Baby Blue, B23 – Phthalo Blue
    • N0- Neutral Gray No. 0, N2 – Neutral Gray No. 2
  • Your Next Stamps Gumdrops
  • Lawn Fawn Hemp
  • Zig Wink of Stella – Clear

Be sure to stop by the One Crazy Stamper and High Hopes Stamps blogs and Facebook Pages for some daily inspiration from the Design Team Divas.  You can also follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,