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Happy Mother’s Day

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Welcome Everyone;   

Spring is in the air, and with that brings new arrivals.  Whether, they be flowers, baby birds & chicks.  Also, High Hopes Stamps‘ newest release “Spring Fever” is in full swing.

For today’s card, I have used the adorable Momma’s Love from this new release and paired it with a Happy Mother’s Day stamp.  After stamping and colouring the image with Copic Markers, I cut the main image out with the Eyelet Elegance Rectangle Die.  I also cut two more pieces out using mulberry paper and some design paper and layered them behind the main focal point.

Some lace, flowers, butterfly dies and enamel dots finished off this not my typical CAS style card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Momma’s Love – TDG030 — “Spring Fever” Release, Happy Mother’s Day – FLL029 — both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Perflectly Plaid – Spring & Spring Fling both from Lawn Fawn, Dots & Stripes – Spring — Echo Park, Mulberry Paper, Shimmer Sheetz – Elizabeth Crafts
  • Copic Markers
    • Y11 – Pale Yellow, Y13 – Lemon Yellow, Y15 – Cadmium Yellow, Y17 – Golden Yellow
    • R81 – Rose Pink, R83 – Rose Mist
    • YG11 – Mignonette, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG17 – Grass Green
    • BG0000 – Snow Green
  • Dies:
    • Eyelet Elegance Rectangle — Gina Marie Designs
    • Butterflies — Impression Obsession
  • Miscellaneous:  Lace, Flowers, 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,

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

Sorry I’m a Little Behind!

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Hi Everyone;

There are times when I am and seem to be behind in everything.  Sometime it’s something I’m working on for work.  Other times it’s something like housework, which is always behind.

Now if I didn’t want to play with this adorable Turtle Peak paired with the sentiment called Sorry I’m from High Hopes Stamps’ latest release “This & That”.  I probably wouldn’t be behind so much ….  maybe, maybe not…  These stamps are just so adorable and fun to play with.

After colouring the image with Copic Markers, I used only on the Square Outline Die to cut a plain square and mounted it on to beige cardstock.  Some Morning Dew (Nuvo Crystal Drops) was added to the flower centers, and the enamel dots finish off this very simple CAS card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Turtle Peak – SLF033, Sorry I’m – FLL030; both from High Hopes Stamps “This & That” Release
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Limeade Swiss Dots, Limeade Gingham Linen from Doodlebug”s Surgar & Cream pack
  • Copic Markers:
    • YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG – Mignonette
    • YG95 – Pale Olive, YG93 – Grayish Yellow, YG91 – Putty
  • Dies:
    • Square Border from the Square Wonky Stitched set — Gina Marie Dies
    • Distress Rectangle – Spellbinders
  • Nuvo Crystal Drops – Mornign Dew
  • Miscellaneous: Flowers, Enamel Dots

If you are in need of some inspiration, pop over 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 the many adorable stamps.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Birthday Wishes

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Hi Everyone;

Another month has gone by and March is here, bringing with it a brand new release from High Hopes Stamps called “This & That“.
For today’s card, I have used the adorable Fairy On A Leaf, from this new release.  While trying to decide on what colours to use, and as I couldn’t, I made two cards using Fairy On A Leaf and paired them with different birthday sentiments. Happy Birthday Script and Birthday Wishes.
After collouring the images with Copic Markers, I then cut them out using the Loopy Ovals and Double Stitched Squares Dies.  Some Morning Dew Nuvo Crystal Drops was added to the flowers and Clear Zig Wink of Stella was added to her wings.

Supplies used:
  • Stamps:  Fairy On A Leaf — SLF01, Happy Birthday Script – FDG028and  Birthday Wishes – FDG024; from High Hopes Stamps new release “This & That”
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper: XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Simply Spring – Doodlebug, Simply Plaid Spring – Lawn Fawn
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Cotton Pearl
    • Hair:  E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E33 – Sand
    • Clothes & Shoes: 1st card – R85 – Rose Red, R83 – Rose Mist, R81 – Rose Pink; 2nd card – BV0000 – Pale Thistle, BV01 – Viola, BV02 – Prune
    • Wings:  BG0000 – Snow Green
    • Flowers:  Y19 – Napoli Yellow, Y15 – Cadmium Yellow, Y18 – Lightning Yellow, R85, R83, R81 and BV0000, BV01, BV02
    • Leaves:  YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
    • Lady Bug:  N9 – Neutral Gray No. 9, R46 – Strong Red
  • Dies: Loopy Ovals & Double Stitched Square — both from Gina Marie Designs
  • Zig Wink of Stella – Clear — for the wings
  • Nuvo Crystal Drops — Morning Dew — on the flowers
  • Miscellaneous:  Enamel Dots, Ribbon, & Flower
If you are in need of some inspiration, pop over 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 the many adorable stamps.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Magical Moments

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Hi Everyone;

Wherever we go, wherever we are; whether it be at a park, or home or with loved ones or friends, there are always some magical moments to be found.  It certainly looks like these Dragon Pals, are having a magical moment with their dragonfly friend.

For today’s card, I have used the adorable Dragon Pals stamp, paired with the Magical Moments sentiment.  Both are fom High Hopes Stamps.

After stamping the image onto copic friendly paper, I coloured it with Copic Markers and then cut it out using the Double Stitched die from Gina Marie Designs.  One of the Stitched Nesting Tags Die was used to cut a piece of cardstock and design paper out.  Some jewels finished off this CAS card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps: Dragon Pals – TT140, Magical Moments – GG032; High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Candy Carnival – Doodlebug and from my stash
  • Copic Markers:
    • Dragons: YG17 – Grass Green, YG05 – Salad, YG03 – Yellow Green, YG01 – Green Bice, YG00 – Mimosa Yellow, Y15 – Cadmium Yellow, Y17 – Golden Yellow, W00 – Warm Gray No. 00
    • Dragonfly:  B91 – Pale Grayish Blue, B93 – Light Crockery Blue, B95 – Light Grayish Cobalt
    • Ground:  E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E34 – Toast
  • Dies: Double Stitched Rectangles – Gina Marie Designs, Stitched Nesting Tags
  • Miscellaneous:  Jewels
If you are in need of some inspiration, pop over 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 the many adorable stamps.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.

Hugs,

No Bones About It…..

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Hi Folks;

As Valentine’s day is almost here, I thought it was time to make a Valentine’s Day card.  There is no doubt that High Hopes Stamps has some very cute images that make great Valentine cards.

Now as I know a few people that have dogs and puppies as pets, No Bones Doggy would be just perfect for the card.

After stamping the image onto friendly copic paper, I coloured it with Copic Markers.  I used a Spellbinders Labels die to cut the image out.  Using Mulberry Paper, I cut some small hearts out and added a jewel to the center.

Supplies used:

 

  • Stamp:  No Bones Doggy (M131) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, Mulberry Paper
  • Copic Markers:
    • Dog: E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E33 – Sand, E0000 – Floral White, W00 – Warm Gray No. 00, W0 – Warm Gray No. 0, W1 – Warm Gray No. 1, N8 – Neutral Gray No. 8
    • Collar:  N1 – Neutral Gray No. 1, R46 – Strong Red
    • Bone:  E40 – Brick White, E41 – Pearl White, E42 – Sand White
  • Dies:  Spellbinders Labels Twenty-Two; Stitched Nested Hearts – Tutti Designs
  • Miscellaneous: Jewels
If you are in need of some inspiration, pop over 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 the many adorable stamps.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Magical Moments are Everywhere

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Welcome Friends;

As well as another week gone by, so has January.  Time is either at a standstill or flies by.  Either way we need to enjoy the magical moments that are everywhere.

For today’s card, I used Wizarding Gnome and paired it with Magical Moments (both from High Hopes Stamps).  Hopefully, he can give us all plenty of these magical moments.

After stamping the image onto some XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markers.  Using the Stitched Wonky Oval Die, I cut the coloured image out as well as to plain ovals using some design & mulberry papers.  After assembling the pieces together, I added some German Glass Glitter Shards to the sides of the main image.  Some other Glitter and Enamel Dots finished off this CAS card.

Supplies used:

 

  • Stamps:  Wizarding Gnome – SS039, Magical Moments – GG032; both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP: Bewitched (Echo Park), Mulberry Paper
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Cotton Pearl
    • Beard:  C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 1, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1
    • Clothes & Hat:  V95 – Light Grape, V93 – Early Grape, V91 – Pale Grape
    • Shoes:  W4 – Warm Gray No. 4 , W2 – Warm Gray No. 2, W0 – Warm Gray No. 0
    • Book:  E40 – Brick White, E41 – Pearl White, E42 – Sand White
    • Ball:  BG0000 – Snow Green
    • Other:  Y17 – Golden Yellow, Y15 – Cadminium Yellow, Y13 – Lemon Yellow
  • Die:  Stitched Wonky Ovals – Gina Marie Designs
  • Miscellaneous:  Ice Resin German Glass Glitter Shards: Primrose, Antique Gold; Enamel Dots, Glitter 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,

Friendship Warms the Heart

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Welcome Everyone;

One of my favourite things to do when it is blustery, snowing and just downright cold outside is to snuggle up with a pet or two, or even when the children were toddlers, and have a snooze together.  This is what these two friends are doing.

Today’s card is featuring Friends Snooze, paired with Friendship.  Both of these stamps are from High Hopes Stamps “Winter Friends” Release.

After stamping the image onto Copic friendly paper, I coloured it and then used a Double Stitched Oval Die to cut it out.  Using the same die, I cut another oval shape from some matching cardstock.  Using the Nuvo Glitter Accents Fresh Snowfall, I had some to the pine needles in the image, the trees on the design paper and some below the oval shape on the design paper.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Friends Snooze – TDG013, Friendship – FDG023 — Winter Friends Release from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress it Blending Cardstock, DP – The Four Seasons – Winter (P13)
  • Copic Makrers:
    • Bear:  E33 – Brick Beige, E33 – Sand, E35 – Chamois, E29 – Burnt Umber, R00 – Pinkish Vanilla
    • Bird:  B12 – Ice Blue, B14 – Light Blue, Y17 – Golden Yellow
    • Hat & Scarf:  G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
    • Other:  G46 – Mistletoe, BG0000 – Snow Green
  • Dies:  Double Stitched Oval — Gina Marie Designs
  • Miscellaneous:  Gelly Roll Pen – White, Zig Wink of Stella – Clear, Nuvo Glitter Accents – Fresh Snowfall
When you have time, head on over to the High Hopes website and check out the new Winter Friends Release.  While you are there, take a peak at all of Lora’s other adorable stamps!  You can find inspiration from the Design Team by visiting the High Hopes Blog and Facebook page too!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Best Friends forever & ever

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Welcome Everyone;

Even though winter can be very cold and chilly, there is nothing better than spending time with your friends and having fun, whether inside in the warmth or outside in the chilly cold.  No matter what type of activity it is can be fun with friends.

This adorable bear and fish are no doubt best friends.  How adorable is that.  For today’s card and I have used the cute and adorable Fish Kiss paired with the Best Friends sentiment.  Both of these stamps are from High Hopes Stamps latest release called Winter Friends.

After stamping he image onto copic friendly paper and colouring it with copic markers, I cut it out using a Wonky Stitched Circle Die.  Some Frosted Lace Stickles and Enamel Dots finished off this CAS card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps: Fish Kiss – TDG017,  Best Friends – FDG019 — both from High Hopes Stamps, Winter Friends Release
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Winter Playground – BoBunny
  • Copic Markers:
    • Bear:  E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E38 – Sand, E34 – Toast, E35 – Chamois
    • Fish:  C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1
    • Ice & Water:  BG0000 – Snow Green, BG000 – Pale Aqua
  • Die:  Wonky Stitched Circles – Gina Marie Designs
  • Miscellaneous:  Stickles – Frosted Lace and Enamel Dots
When you have time, head on over to the High Hopes website and check out the new Winter Friends Release.  While you are there, take a peak at all of Lora’s other adorable stamps!  You can find inspiration from the Design Team by visiting the High Hopes Blog and Facebook page too!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Thank You for Being a Friend

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Hi Everyone;

Another year is over, and what better way to start a brand new year, with a new release from High Hopes Stamps.  Winter Friends made its debut on Monday with Michelle’s adorable Winter Pup.  Today, I have his friend Winter Kitty.  A total myth that pups and kittys don’t get along.

After stamping Winter Kitty onto copic friendly paper, I coloured her with Copic Markers.  I cut the image out with an Oval Wonky Stitched Die.  I then added some Frosted Lace Stickles to the trim on Kitty’s hat and scarf.  Some Glacier Jewels were added to the design paper, and enamel dots finished off this CAS card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Winter Kitty – SDG006, Being a Friend – FDG018 – both from High Hopes Stamps Winter Friends Release
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Winter Wonderland – Doodlebug
  • Copic Markers:
    • E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E33 – Sand, E34 – Toast
    • G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
    • Y18 – Lightning Yellow
  • Die:  Wonky Stitched Oval – Gina Marie Designs
  • Jewels:  Glacier – Pinkfresh Studios
  • Enamel Dots:  GIna Marie Designs
  • Stickles:  Frosted Lace
  • Miscellaneous:  Lace
When you have time, head on over to the High Hopes website and check out the new Winter Friends Release.  While you are there, take a peak at all of Lora’s other adorable stamps!  You can find inspiration from the Design Team by visiting the High Hopes Blog and Facebook page too!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,