Category Archives: Spring Release 2016

Happy Easter

April 11, 2017High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy Stamper, Spring Release 2016Carrot Patch, Copic Markers, Happy Easter (Think Spring - High Hopes Stamps), XPress It Blending CardstockSue

Welcome OCS Fans;

Hope you had a good weekend and had a chance to visit us at ScrapFest in Kitchener on Friday and Saturday. It was certainly a busy time.

For my card today, I have used the adorable image called Carrot Patch from the Think Spring of High Hopes Stamps.

Suplies used:

Stamps: Carrot Patch, Happy Easter (Think Spring – High Hopes Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: XPress It Blending Cardstock
Copic Markers: Bunny: W0 – Warm Gray No. 0, W1 – Warm Gray No. 1, R30 – Pale Yellowish Pink; Carrot: YR04 – Chrome Orange, YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse; Flowers: Y08 – Acid Yellow, Y06 – Yellow; Butterflies: BV01 – Mauve Shadow, BV01 – Viola; Grass: YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse
Nuvo Crystal Drops: Orange Marmalade

There is plenty of time to enter this month’s challenge “Think Spring” for a chance to win 2 unmounted High Hopes Stamps of your choice.

For any supplies that you might need, check out Lora’s OCS store for some amazing products with some great prices.

Have a Happy Easter and until next time, Happy Crafting.

Hugs;

You make my heart sing….

May 17, 2016Challenge - Anything Goes, High Hopes Stamps, Spring Release 2016Copic Markers, Lil Swinger, SVG Files, YNS Gumdrops - Lavendar, You Make My Heart Sing (Spring 2016 Collection - High Hopes Stamps)Sue

Hi OCS fans;

It is now mid May and a long weekend is just around the corner. Yeah! an extra day to play. For my post today here at OCS, I have used this adorable stamp called “Lil Swinger” from High Hopes Rubber Stamps new Spring 2016 Collection. I used the matching SVG files to mat the image and the sentiment.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Lil Swinger, You make my heart sing (Spring 2016 Collection – High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
SVG Files: Lil Swinger and You make my heart sing — .07 and 14 point (Spring 2016 Collection – High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock
Copic Markers: Skin: E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Skin White, R20 – Blush
Hair: E11 – Bareley Beige, E23 – Hazelnut, E39 – Leather; Shirt, Shoes & Headband: BV0000 – Iridescent Mauve, BV01 – Viola, BV02 – Prune; Parts & Socks: RV91 – Grayish Cherry, RV93 – Simply Purple; Flowers: R81 – Rose Pink, R83 – Rose Mist; Swing: E37 – Sepia, E39 – Leather; Chain: C3 – Cool Gray No. 3, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 13 – Lilac
YNS Gumdrops: Lavender

There is still plenty of time to enter this month’s challenge “Anything Goes“. Check out Lora’s store, OCS for any supplies that you might need or want.

Until next time happy crafting,

Hugs,

Another Year Wiser…

May 10, 2016Challenge - Anything Goes, Spring Release 2016Action Wobble, Blossom Tree Branch (Spring 2016 HH Stamps), Happy Owl, Spectrum Noir Pencils, Tree StumpSue

Happy Tuesday OCS Fans;

Hope you all had a good weekend and had a great Mother’s Day on Sunday. For my post today, I have used Happy Owl from the Owl Collection of the High Hopes Stamps Spring 2016 Collection.

I only used only the .07 pt svg files for the images and both the .07 pt and .14 pt svg file for the sentiment. I mounted Happy with an Action wobble, so that he would move. Fruit Punch Stickles was added to the flower centers.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Happy Owl, Tree Stump, Blossom Tree Branch, and Another Year Wiser all from the Spring 2016 Collection of High Hopes Stamps
SVG Files: .07 pt for Happy Owl, Tree Stump, Blossom Tree Branch, .014 pt for the glasses and both the .07 pt/.14 pt for the sentiment Another Year Wiser (Spring 2016 Collection of High Hopes Stamps)
Ink: Staz On Jet Black
Paper: Prisma Creamy White Cardstock
Spectrum Noir Pencils: Tree Stump – 100, 101, 102, 098, 111, 110 (Marine Set); Blossom Tree Branch – 029, 035, 034, 050, 104, 099 (Primaries Set); Happy Owl – 003, 004, 005, 009, 015, 020, 089, 091, 095 (Essentials Set)
Action Wobble
Stickles: Fruit Punch

Do enter this month’s challenge which is “Anything Goes“. We would love to see your creations. For any supplies that you might need, check out Lora’s OCS store.

Until next time, Happy Crafting.

Hugs,

You Are My Sunshine….

May 3, 2016Challenge - Anything Goes, High Hopes Stamps, Spring Release 2016Copic Markers, Heidi Swapp Minc Machine & Reactive Foil, Pupply Love, You Are My Sunshine & matching SVG files (High Hopes Spring 2016 Collection)Sue

Hi Fellow Crafters;

Another month has been and gone, and now we have a brand new month with a brand new challenge here at OCS.

For my post today, I have used this sweet image called Puppy Love from High Hopes Rubber Stamps Spring 2016 Collection. For the background papers I used the Heidi Swapp Minc Machine to foil them with Rose Gold and Mint Reactive Foil. The colour in the bottom part of the photo looks lighter and this is due to the reactive foil and light. I used an Elizabeth Craft Shimmer Sheet to cut the butterflies.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Puppy Love, You Are My Sunshine (High Hopes Spring 2016 Collection)
SVG Files: Puppy Love, You Are My Sunshine — .07 pt and .14 pts (High Hopes Spring 2016 Collection)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock
Copic Markers: Hair: Y223 – Yellow Beige, Y21 – Buttercup Yellow, E33 – Sand; Skin: E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Skin White, R20 – Blush; Outfit: G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green; BG11 – Moon White, BG32 – Aqua Mint; Shoes and Socks: E41 – Pearl White, E40 Brick White; Puppy: W7 – Warm Gray No. 7, w00 – Warm Gray No. 00, W0 – Warm Gray No. 0
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 00 – Clear
Forever in Time Pearls – White

Do play along with this month’s challenge “Anything Goes”. For any supplies that you might need or want, check out Lora’s OCS store.

Until next time, happy crafting.

Hugs,

May Challenge — “Anything Goes”

May 1, 2016Challenge - Anything Goes, Spring Release 2016Copic Markers, Hellooo..., Puppy Wonder, SVG FilesSue

s today is May 1st, this means it is time for the start of a new challenge here at OCS. The DT will be using stamps from the very latest release, Spring 2016 Collection of High Hopes Rubber Stamps.

For my post today, I used the adorable stamp called Puppy Wonder with the matching SVG file.

Supplies used:

Stamps – HH Puppy Wonder, Hellooo…
SVG Files: Puppy Wonder, Hellooo…
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
X-Press It Blending Cardstock
Copic Markers: YG13 – Chartreuse, YG17 – Grass Green, BV02 – Prune, BV04 – Blue Berry, R11 – Pale Cherry Pink, R12 – Light Tea Rose, W00 Warm Gray No. 00, W0 Warm Gray – No. 0, W1 Warm Gray No. 1, W3 – Warm Gray No. 3, T8 – Toner Gray No. 8
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens – 00 – Clear, 14- Blossom,
Forever in Time White Pearls

Do play along with this month’s challenge, and for any supplies that you might need or wish for, make sure you check out Lora’s OCS store.

Until next time, happy crafting;

Hugs,

You make my heart sing!

April 26, 2016Challenge - Anything Goes, High Hopes Stamps, Spring Release 2016Copic Markers, Sweet Melody, You make my Heart SingSue

Hello OCS Fans;

Tuesday is here again, and the OCS DT is having so much fun with the Spring 2016 Collection from High Hopes Rubber Stamps.

For my post today, I have used the adorable Sweet Melody and the sentiment “You make my heart sing!” as well as the matching SVG files.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Sweet Melody and “You make my heart sing!” (High Hopes Spring 2016 Collection)
SVG Files: Sweet Melody and You make my heart sing! (both .07point and .14 point)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock
Copic Markers: Skin: E000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, R20 – Blush; Hair: E25 – Caribe Cocoa, E50 – Egg Shell, E31 – Brick Beige; Pants: B95 – Light Crayish Cobalt, B93 – Light Crockery Blue; Top: B60 Pale Blue Gray;Shoes: E40 – Brick White, E41 – Pearl White; Rock: W000 – Warm Gray No. 000, W1 – Warm Gray No. 1, W3 – Warm Gray No. 3; Puppy: E44 – Clay, W00 – Warm Gray No. 00, W1 – Warm Gray No. 1, W3 – Warm Gray No. 3; Flowers: ^G67 – Moss, BV01 – Viola, Y17 – Golden yellow, B41 – Powder Blue, RV63 – Begonia
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 00 – Clear (Used to colour the flute)

There is still time to enter this month’s “Anything Goes” Challenge. For any supplies that you might need check out Lora’s OCS store (online as well as the brick & mortar).

Stay tuned for next Sunday, May 1st as OCS will have a brand new challenge for you to enter.

Until next time, keep crafting and have fun.

Hugs,

Love Blooms Here!!!

April 19, 2016Challenge - Anything Goes, High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy Stamper, Spring Release 2016Blooming Friends, copic markers, Love Blooms Here & SVG Files (High Hopes Spring 2016 Collection)Sue

Hi Fellow Crafters;

I hope you had a chance to enjoy the weekend. It seems that Spring has finally arrived. For my post today, I have used the new Blooming Friends from the High Hopes Spring 2016 Collection.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Blooming Friends and Love Blooms (High Hopes Spring 2016 Collection)
SVG Files: Blooming Friends, Love Blooms both .07 and .14 point (High Hopes Spring 2016 Collection)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock
Copic Markers: Skin: E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink; R20 – Blush; Hair: E11 – Bareley Beige, E23 – Hazelnut, E39 – Leather; Top: Y11 – Pale Yellow, Y13 – Lemon Yellow; Pants: E81 – Ivory; Flowers: YG17 – Grass Green, Y02 – Canary Yellow, BV01 – Viola, BV02 – Prune; Rock: W00 – Warm Gray No. 00, W1 – Warm Gray No. 1; Hedgehog: E35 – Chamois, E37 Sepia, R000 – Cherry White, R00 – Pinkish White
Butterflies cut with Impression Obsession Butterfly die using Shimmer Sheets from Elizabeth Craft

Hope you are enjoying what the DT is creating with the HH Spring 2016 Collection and getting some inspiration to play our “Anything Goes” Challenge for this month. For any supplies that you might need, check out Lora’s OCS store.

Until next time, keep crafting,

Hugs,

Everything Grows with Love!!!

April 12, 2016Challenge - Anything Goes, High Hopes Stamps, Spring Release 2016Copic Markers, Everything Grows & SVG Files (High Hopes Rubber Stamps), Fragrant Blooms, YNS GumdropsSue

Happy Tuesday OCS fans. If you had the opportunity to go to Scrapfest in Kitchener this past weekend, I hope you enjoyed yourselves and stopped by the OCS booth to see all the samples from the Spring 2016 Collection of High Hopes Rubber Stamps.

For my post today, I have used Fragrant Blooms along with the co-ordinating SVG files.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Fragrant Blooms, Everything Grows (High Hopes Spring 2016 Collection)
SVG Files: Fragrant Blooms, Everything Grows
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock
Copic Markers: Skin: E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Skin White, R20 – Blush; Hair: E5 – Caribe Cocoa, E31 – Brick Beige, E50 – Egg Shell; Top: BV20 – Dull Lavender, BV31 Pale Lavender; Pants: E84 – Khaki; Apron BG23 – Coral Sear, BG32 – Aqua Mint; Other: YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YR04 – Chrome Orange, YR07 – Cadmium Orange, Y21 – Buttercup Yellow, Y23 – Yellowish Beige, E44 – Clay, E43 – Dull Ivory, E40 – Brick White, E81 – Ivory, BG000 – Pale Aqua, BG02 – New Blue, R46 – Strong Red
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 00 – Clear
YNS Gumdrops: Ivory, Green Apple

There is plenty of time to enter this month’s challenge “Anything Goes”. For any supplies that you want or need drop by Lora’s OCS online or the brick & mortar store.

Until next time, happy crafting;

Hugs,

With Deepest Sympathy

April 5, 2016Challenge, Challenge - Anything Goes, High Hopes Stamps, Spring Release 2016Copic Markers, With Deepest Sympathy (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)Sue

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are enjoying the new High Hopes Rubber Stamps Spring 2016 Release. I don’t know about you, but I find sympathy cards can be difficult to make, as the right stamp is needed. For my post today, I have used With Deepest Sympathy and the matching svg files from the Spring 2016 Release.

Supplies used:

Stamp: With Deepest Sympathy (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
SVG File: With Deepest Sympathy size .07 pt and .14 pt (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock, Neenah Cardstock (Card base)
Copic Markers: YG13 – Chartreuse, YG17 – Green Grass, BV01 – Viola, BV02 – Prune, BV04 – Blueberry, V12 – Pale Lilac
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 00 – Clear
White Ribbon from my stash
White Pearls (Forever in Time)

You have plenty of time to enter this month’s challenge “Anything Goes“. If you are going to Scrapfest this Friday and Saturday, do make sure you stop by the OCS booth. You will be able to see the High Hopes Spring 2016 Release as well as all the other goodies that OCS has.

April Challenge & High Hopes Rubber Stamps – Spring Release 2016

April 1, 2016Challenge - Anything Goes, High Hopes Stamps, Spring Release 2016Copic Markers, On the Phone & What's Up? (High Hopes Rubber Stamps), YNS GumdropsSue

Hi Fellow Crafters;

As it is April 1st, it is the start of a new challenge here at OCS, which is “Anything Goes”. As well as being a new challenge, we are revealing the latest release from High Hopes Rubber Stamps.

For today’s post, I am using a new release called “On the Phone” as well as a new sentiment called “What’s Up?”

Supplies used:

Stamps: On the Phone, What’s Up (High Hopes Rubber Stamps — Spring 2016 Release)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock
Copic Markers: Skin: E0000 – Pearl White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Skin White, R20 – Blush; Hair: E39 – Leather, E37 – Sepia; Outfit: RV10 – Pale Pink; R85 – Rose Red, R81 – Rose Pink; R000 – Cherry White; Phone: E40 – Brick White
Atyou Glitter Pens: 00 – Clear
YNS Gumdrops: Ivory

Both the OCS and High Hopes Design Teams will be using the new High Hopes Rubber Stamps Spring Release 2016 all month.

You have the whole month to enter this month’s challenge “Anything Goes” for a chance to win a prize. Check out Lora’s OCS store for some amazing products and deals. If you can make it, come and visit us at ScrapFest next week.

Until next time, Happy Crafting

Hugs,