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Snow Couple Merry Christmas

Christmas in July, High Hopes Stamps, Sue,

Welcome HH and OCS fans;

For today’s post I’m sharing another “Christmas in July” card using this adorable Snow Couple Block from High Hopes Stamps.  After stamping the image on XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markers.

 Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Snow Couple Block (R164), Merry Christmas (GG045) from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Winter Plaid (Lawn Fawn)
  • Copic Markers:
    • T9 – Toner Gray No. 9, T7 – Toner Gray No. 7, T6 – Toner Gray No. 6
    • B000 – Pale Celestine, B000 – Pale Porcelain Blue, B00 – Frost Blue, B01 – Mint Blue
    • G46 – Mistletoe, G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 -Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
    • YR07 – Cadmium Orange, YR09 – Chrome Orange
    • R29 -Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red
    • Y19 – Napoli Yellow
  • Nuvo Glitter Drops – Winter Blizzard
  • YNS Gumdrops

As well as stopping by the High Hopes Stamps and One Crazy Stamper blogs, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Instagram for some daily inspiration by the Design Team Divas.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas

Christmas in July, High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy Stamper, Sue, , ,

Welcome HH and OCS fans;

This month’s theme over on the High Hopes Stamps  and One Crazy Stamper blogs is “Christmas in July”! What a great time to start creating Christmas cards as it is less than 6 months to Christmas.

For today’s card I have used Santa Bob who is making a trip down the chimney.  After stamping the image on XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markers. Nuvo White Blizzard Crystal Drops were added to the trim on Santa’s hat and jacket.  Nuvo Crystal Glaze was added to the snow on and around the chimney.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Santa Bob (TT001), Holly Jolly (K048) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Merry & Bright (Echo Park)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Santa:
      • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, R20 – Blush
      • Hair & Beard:  C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0
      • Outfit:  T8 – Toner Gray No. 8, T7 – Toner Gray No. 7, T6 – Toner Gray No. 6, R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red
    • Bag & Toys:
      • E40 – Brick White, E41 – Pearl White, E42 – Sand White
      • Y18 – Lightning Yellow, Y19 – Napoli Yellow
      • G46 – Mistletoe, G43 – Pistachio, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
      • E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige,  E33 – Sand
    • Chimney:  R56 – Currant, R59 – Cardinal, R89 – Dark Red

As well as stopping by the High Hopes Stamps blog, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Instagram for some daily inspiration the Design Team Divas.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Happy Birthday

High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy Stamper, Sue, ,

Welcome back HH and OCS fans;

Summer has officially arrived, school is out and other month is almost done.  This is my  last post of the month, and I have another “Happy Birthday” card to add to the birthday stash.

For today’s card, I have used the adorable Terri’s Flower Cart from High Hopes Stamps.  After stamping it on XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markres.  I added some Nuvo Crystal Drops Morning Dew to the center of the flowers.

Supplies used:

  • Stamp:  Terri’s Flower Cart (R001), Fancy Script Happy Birthday (HH019) from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Garden of Delight (Scrapberry)
  • Copic Markers:
    • YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
    • Y17 – Golden yellow
    • R83 – Rose Mist, R81 – Rose Pink
    • BG70 – Ocean Mist, BG72 – Ice Ocean
    • E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E33 – Sand
    • Nuvo Crystal Drops – Morning Dew
    • YNS Gumdrops

    As well as stopping by the High Hopes Stamps and One Crazy Stamper blogs, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Instagram for some daily inspiration the Design Team Divas.

    Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day. 

    Hugs,

Happy Birthday!!!

High Hopes Stamps, Masculine, Sue,

Welcome back HH and OCS fans;

Where does the time go — we are halfway through another month, school is almost out and summer will be in full swing soon.

I’m building up the Happy Birthday card stash, especially the masculine ones and for today’s card I have used Golfer Rudy from High Hopes Stamps. After stamping the image on XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markers.  I stamped the golf ball and tee (from the Golf Accessories Set) several times and lined them up to create a side border.  I then added some Nuvo Crystal Glaze over top of the balls.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps: Golfer Rudy (S026), Large Fancy Happy Birthday (H037), Golf Ball & Tee from the Golf Accessories Set (UU005)
  • Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper: XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Fancy Swirls (Your Next Stamp)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin: E0000- Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Skin White
    • Hair: E35 – Chamois, E33 – Sand, E31 – Brick Beige
    • Pants: B97 – Night Blue,B95 – Light Grayish Cobalt, B93 – Light Crockery Blue
    • Top: YG95 – Pale Olive, YG93 – Grayish Yellow, YG91 – Putty
    • Hat, Shoes & Golf Glove: E40 – Brick Beige, E41 – Pearl White, E42 – Sand Whit
    • Golf Clubs & Ball: C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C2 – Cool Gray No.
    • Grass: YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
    • Nuvo Crystal Glaze
    • Twine

As well as stopping by the High Hopes Stamps and One Crazy Stamper blogs, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Instagram for some daily inspiration the Design Team Divas.

SpringTime Joy!!!

High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy Stamper, Sue, ,

Welcome OCS and HH fans;

Well, another month is just about over and it has certainly been a rainy one.  That hasn’t stopped these garden friends from having some Springtime Joy.

For today’s card I have used this cute Spring Birdhouse Garden stamp from High Hopes Stamps.  After stamping it on XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markers.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps: Spring Birdhouse Garden (T115), Springtime Joy Script (F019) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Spring Fling, Watercolor Wash (both Lawn Fawn)
  • Copic Markers:
    • E37 – Sepia, E39 – Leather
    • E29 – Burnt Umber, E27 – Africano, E25 – Caribe Cocoa
    • YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
    • E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E33 – Sand, E35 – Chamois
    • B21 – Baby Blue, B24 – Sky
    • YR04 – Chrome Orange
    • C9 – Cool Gray No. 9, C5 – Cool Gray No. 5, C3 – Cool Gray No. 3
    • N4 – Neutral Gray No. 4, N2 – Neutral Gray No. 2, N1 – Neutral Gray No. 1, N0 – Neutral Gray No. 0
    • R81 – Rose Pink, R83 – Rose Mist
    • R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red
  • Nuvo Glitter Drops – Sherbert Shimmer
  • Nuvo Crystal Drops – Duck Egg Blue
  • YNS Gumdrops

As well as stopping by the High Hopes Stamps and One Crazy Stamper blogs, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Instagram for some daily inspiration the Design Team Divas.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Where Flowers Grow….

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

Welcome OCS and HH fans;

Well it seems that spring has finally arrived and flowers, shrubs and trees are beginning to grow as they have new shoots and blooms.  With flowers beginning to grow, so does hope in so many ways.

With this in mind, today’s card is using the adorable Flowers Grow stamp from High Hopes Stamps.

After stamping the image, I coloured it with Copic Markers, and cut it out using the Scalloped Square Die from Spellbinders.  The foil background was created using the Vibrant Vines Foil-Makes and Sparkling Silver Foil – Fancy Foils both from Gina K. Designs and fun through the Minc Machine to foil it.  The negative was used for the background. It was cut out using the same die as the image.

Supplies used:

  • Stamp:  Flowers Grow (R157) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Honey Sweet Patterned Paper – DigiDoodles Design
  • Foil Mate & Foil:  Vibrant Vines, Sparkling Silver (Gina K. Designs)
  • Spellbinders Die:  Scalloped Dies
  • Copic Markers:
    • YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
    • YR02 – Light Orange, YR01 – Peach Puff, YR00 – Powder Pink, YR0000 – PaleChiffon
    • R02 – Flesh, R01 – Pinkish Vanilla
    • BG10 – Cool Shadow, BG11 – Moon White
    • BV0000 -Pale Thistle, BV000- Irridescent Mauve
    • B0000 – Pale Porcelain Blue
  • Nuvo Crystal Drops:  Morning Dew
  • Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen:  Clear
  • YNS Gumdrops

As well as stopping by the High Hopes Stamps and One Crazy Stamper blogs, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Instagram for some daily inspiration the Design Team Divas.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

The Best Things, Old Friend and Alcohol Pearls

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

Welcome HH and OCS fans;

Time has a way of sneaking up on us and before you know it another week,  month, or even years have gone or flown by.  The sentiments on both of today’s cards sums up rather nicely our life’s journey.

For today’s cards, I used the stamps called The Best Things and Old Friend, both from High Hopes Rubber Stamps. Both images were stamped onto XPress It Blending Cardstock and coloured with Copic Markers.  The backgrounds for both cards were created using Alcohol Pearls, which is a new product for me.

The Best Things

Old Friend

Inside of Old Friend

While at Scrapfest last month, I picked up a new product for me called Alcohol Pearls.  Alcohol Pearls work in the same way as the regular alcohol inks, but with a difference.  The finish has a pearlescent sheen to it.

While pursuing the Internet for information on Alcohol Pearls, I came across a youtube video by Jennifer McGuire showing how to create a smooth background using a ruler, a strip of white felt and some alcohol pearls.

After adding a few drops of three different Alcohol Pearls to the felt strip edge and then adding some blending solution, Jennifer just moved the ruler along the Yupo paper.   The link to the video can be found here Alcohol Pearls.

For the background below, I used the Envy, Villainous, and Enchanted Alcohol Pearls.

Background for The Best Things

Background for Old Friend

An Alcohol Ink applicator tool with felt was used to create the backgrounds below. Again, the Envy, Villainous, Enchanted Alcohol Pearls were used. The background on the left was used for the Old Friend card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps: The Best Things (S231), Old Friend (R155), Thank You For Being A Friend (HH039)
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Alcohol Pearls:  Villainous, Envy, Enchanted
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, Yupo Paper
  • Copic Markers:  The Best Things
    • YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
    • V04 – Lilac, V01 – Heath, V000 – Pale Heath
    • BV000 – Irridescent Mauve, BV01 – Viola, BV02 – Prune
    • R85 – Rose Red, R83 – Rose Mist, R81 – Rose Pink
    • B000 – Porcelain Blue
  • Copic Markers:  Old Friend
    • YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
    • V04 – Lilac, V01 – Heath, V000 – Pale Heath
    • BV000 – Irridescent Mauve, BV01 – Viola, BV02 – Prune
    • G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
    • C0 – Cool Gray No. 0
  • Peel Off Stickers
  • Miscellaneous: Jewels

As well as stopping by the High Hopes Stamps and One Crazy Stamper blogs, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Instagram for some daily inspiration the Design Team Divas.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Spring is in the Air…

High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy Stamper, Sue, ,

Welcome HH and OCS fans;

There is no doubt that the Easter weekend was rather a wet and damp one.  However, after all the rain we had it seems that the grass is finally turning green, the buds on the trees are beginning and some early flowers are starting to pop up.   It seems that Spring is finally in the air.

For today’s card, a clean and simple one;  I have used the adorable Bunny Blossoms from High Hopes Rubber Stamps. Bunny is stopping to smell the blooms and just enjoying his time doing it.  I stamped the card on XPress It Blending Cardstock and coloured the image with Copic Markers. I added some Polar White Flower Soft to his tail, and some YNS Gumdrops to the flower centers.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Bunny Blossoms (TT114), Spring is in the Air (HH059) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP Simply Spring (Doodlebug)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Bunny:  E50 – Egg Shell, E51 – Milky White, R01 – Pinkish Vanilla, R00 – Pinkish White, R000 – Cherry White, R20 – Blush
    • Branches:  E25 – Caribe Cocoa, E27 – Africano, E27 – Burnt Umber
    • Flowers:  BV000 – Iridescent Mauve, BV0000 – Pale Thistle, RV11 – Pink, RV13 – Tender Pink, Y17 – Golden Yellow, Y17 – Maize, R81 – Rose Pink, R83 – Rose Mist, R85 – Rose Red
    • Grass: YG11 – Mignonette, YG13 – Chartreuse
  • Stitched Squares Dies — YNS
  • Scalloped Stitched Nesting Ovals – Tutti Designs
  • Flower Soft: Polar White
  • YNS Gumdrops
  • Ribbon
  • Spectrum Noir Sparkle Glitter Pens:  Clear

Do stop by as well as follow us on both the OCS and the 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,

Hugs, Kisses & Easter Wishes

High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy Stamper, Sue, ,

Welcome OCS and HH Fans;

Another week has come and it is not only Friday, but Good Friday also and Easter is here.  For my card today, I have used the adorable Easter Stroll from High Hopes Stamps.

After stamping the image with Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black Ink on XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markers.  I used a double stitch oval die to cut the image out, and then used the Quilted Backdrop die from Lawn Fawn with the Buncha Scraps Floral Blends papers.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Easter Stroll (TT117), Hugs, Kisses, Easter Wishes (HH054) from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Dots & Strips – Gingham Spring, Spring Dots & Stripes (Echo Park), Buncha Scraps – Flora Blends
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pin, E00 – Skin White, R20 – Blush
    • Hair:  E55 – Chamois, E33 – Sand, E31 – Brick Beige
    • Top:  BV000 – Iridescent Mauve, BV000 – Pale Thistle, BV01 – Viola
    • Dress:  G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade
    • Flowers:  R83 – Rose Mist, R81 – Rose Pink
    • Chicks:  Y18 – Lightning Yellow, Y19 – Napoli Yellow
    • Basket:  E40 – Brick White, E41 – Pearl White, E42 – Sand White
    • Grass:  YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
  • Dies:  Double Stitched Oval, Quilted Backdrop (Lawn Fawn)
  • Miscellaneous:  YNS Gumdrops, Ribbon

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,

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,