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I’ll Be Gnome for Christmas

Welcome Everyone;

This is the first week for my self challenge, I used the cute Cocoa Gnome from High Hopes Stamps latest release called “Woodsy Christmas” and some foil.  It certainly didn’t go as  planned.  I used the Gina K Holiday Flora and foiled it twice; once with a piece of Sparkling Silver and again with some green foil.  I then took the negative and put it over the opposite colour.

Upon reflection, I would have just used a couple of strips, and that is what I will try the next time I do this.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Cocoa Gnome, Gnome for Christmas (Woodsy Christmas Release — High Hopes Stamps)
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Photoplay Mod Plaid Christmas
  • Copic Markers:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Skin White, W00 -Warm Gray No. 00, W0 – Warm Gray No. 0, W1 – Warm Gray No. 1, N0 – Neutral Gray No. 0, E31 – Brick Beige, E33 – Sand, E35 – Chamois, E25 – Caribe Cocoa, E27 – Africano, E29 – Burnt Umber, G46 – Mistletoe, G43 – Pistachio, r27 – Cadmium Red, R29 – Lipstick Red
  • Stickles:  Xmas Red
  • Nuvo Glitter Drops:  White Blizzard
  • Zig Wink of Stella – Clear

Be sure to stop by the  One Crazy Stamper and High Hopes Stamps blogs as the DT Divas will be bringing Daily Inspiration throughout the month.  You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Happy Holidays

Welcome Everyone;

I hope you all have had a good week and that the everyday events that happen, haven’t driven you crazy.

For today’s post, I have used Snowmen Stocking from High Hopes Stamps latest release called “Woodsy Christmas“.

Since redoing my craft room and having supplies not hidden as they were (drawers and supplies are now labelled), I have set a weekly challenge for myself —

  1. to use different colouring mediums as well as
  2. try a new technique
  3. incorporate a different embellishment

The goal is to do or use at least one different thing or item. No doubt I will use some products more then once in a month.  As there are 52 weeks in a year, that is 52 challenges — hmm — we shall see how far we get lol.

I stamped the image on a piece of XPress It Blending Cardstock and coloured it with Copic Markers.  A silver snowflake peel off border was used on each side.  Nuvo Crystal Glaze was used to fill the stars, while Nuvo Glitter Drops (White Blizzard) was used for the trim on the stocking and the snowman’s hat.  Nuvo Crystal Drops (Gloss Simply White) were used in the corners.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Snowmen Stocking, Happy Holidays (High Hopes StampsWoodsy Christmas Release)
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Sugar Plum (My Mind’s Eye)
  • Copic Markers:
    • G46 – Mistletoe, G43 – Pistachi, G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
    • Y17 – Golden yellow, Y19 – Napoli yellow, Y28 – Lionet Gold
    • E47 – Dark Brown
    • T9 – Toner Gray No. 9, T8 – Toner Gray No. 8, T6 – Toner Gray No. 6
    • R00 – Pinkish White, R27 – Cadmium Red, R29 – Lipstick Red, R46 – Strong Red
    • B0000 – Pale Celestine Blue
  • Nuvo Products:
    • Glitter Drops – White Blizzard
    • Crystal Drops – Gloss Simply White
    • Crystal Glaze
  • Peel Off Stickers

Be sure to stop by the One Crazy Stamper and High Hopes Stamps blogs as the DT Divas will be bringing Daily Inspiration throughout the month.  You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Christmas Penguins…Merry Christmas

Welcome Everyone;

Who doesn’t like receiving presents from these adorable penguins. For today’s card, I coloured up the Christmas Penguins stamps from the High Hopes Stamps, Woodsy Christmas release with copic markers.

Some Nuvo White Blizzard Glitter Drops was added to the hats, along with a pom pom. A silver Peel Off border was added to the outside edge. Faux Snow from Art Institute Glitter was used to add the snow effects.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Christmas Penguins, Merry Christmas (Woodsy Christmas release – High Hopes Stamps)
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – ‘Twas the Nigh Before Christmas Vol. 2
  • Copic Markers
    • T9 – Toner Gray No. 9, T8 – Toner Gray No. 8, T6 – Toner Gray No. 6
    • Y17 – Golden Yellow, Y19 – Napoli Yellow, Y28 – Lionet Gold
    • G46 – Mistletoe, G43 – Pistachio
    • YG63 – Pea Green, Y67 – Moss
    • R00 – Pinkish White, R21 – Cadmium Red, R29 – Lipstick Red, R46 – Strong Red
  • Nuvo Glitter Drops:  Sunligh Meadow, Honey Gold, White Blizzard
  • Nuvo Crystal Drops:  Autumn Red
  • Peel Off Sticker
  • Faux Snow (Art Glitter Institute)
  • YNS Gumdrops:  Holly Jolly Sparkle

Do stop by the  One Crazy Stamper and High Hopes Stamps blogs as the DT Divas will be bringing Daily Inspiration throughout the month.  You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Merry Christmas!

Welcome back OCS fans;

I hope you are enjoying the new Woodsy Christmas release from High Hopes Stamps.  They are really cute and fun stamps.  For today’s card, I am using the adorable Woodland Stocking. After stamping the image, I coloured it with Copic Markers.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Woodland Stocking, Merry Christmas (Woodsy Christmas ReleaseHigh Hopes Stamps)
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Sugar & Plum (My Mind’s Eye)
  • Copic Markers:  E35 -Chamois, E33 – Sand, E31 – Brick Beige, E37 – Sepia, E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, R00 – Pinkish White, R20 – Blush, W00 – Warm Gray No. 00, W1 – Warm Gray No. 1, W3 – Warm Gray No. 3, W4 – Warm Gray No. 4, Y17 – Golden Yellow, YR07 – Cadmium Orange, E21 – Baby Skin Pink, E23 – Hazelnut, E25 – Caribe Cocoa, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green, BG0000 – Snow Green, Y28 – Lionet Gold, T9 – Toner Gray No. 9, T6 – Toner Gray No. 6,G46 – Mistletoe, G43 – Pistachio, R27 – Cadmium Red, R29 Lipstick Red
  • Spellbinders Oval Dies
  • YNS Gumdrops:  Holly Jolly Sparkle
  • Poinsettia Flower

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Hugs, 

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Welcome Everyone;

Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving.  Now that it is over, it is definitely time to start marking all  the Christmas cards that will be needed for this festive time.

For today’s card, I have used the lovable Mr. & Mrs. Claus, (a favourite of mine from High Hopes Rubber Stamps).  They are such a fun couple. After stamping the image, I coloured it with copic markers. The stocking and bell are from a collection of wooden Christmas flourishes and they were coloured with the Zig Wink of Stella pens.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Mr. & Mrs. Claus, We wish You A Merry Christmas (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Here Comes Santa Claus (Doodlebug)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, R20 – Blush
    • Hair:  E37 – Sepia, E35 Chamois, E33 – Sand, C0 – Cool Gray No. 00, C1 — Cool Gray No. 1
    • Glasses:  T1 – Toner Gray No. 1, T2 – Toner Gray No. 2, BG70 – Ocean Mist
    • Elf:  YG07 – Acid Green, YG09 – Lettuce Green, YG28- Lionet Gold, R27 – Cadmium Red, R29 – Lipstick Red
    • Mr. & Mrs. Claus:  T8 – Toner Gray No. 8, T7 – Toner Gray No. 7, T6 – Toner Gray No. 6, R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red, N0 – Neutral Gray No.0, N1 – Neutral Gray No. 1, E50 – Egg Shell
  • Zig Wink of Stella:  Red, Green, Silver, Gold
  • Nuvo Glitter Accents:  Fresh Snowfall

Follow the  One Crazy Stamper and High Hopes Stamps blogs as the DT Divas will be bringing Daily Inspiration throughout the month.  You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

If you are attending ScrapFest and the CreativFestival do drop by the One Crazy Stamper and High Hopes Rubber Stamps booth.  We would love to see you.

Thanks for stopping by today and have a great day. 

Hugs,

Christmas Joy!

Welcome Everyone;

Now that September is almost over, that means we are getting closer to Christmas.  Definitely time to start stocking up on the Christmas cards.  One of my favourite things about Christmas is having family and friends around.

For today’s card, I have used the adorable Penguin Giver from High Hopes Stamps.  It is a CAS style card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Penguin Giver, Christmas Joy (High Hopes Stamps)
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP:  Sugar Plum (My Mind’s Eye – discontinued)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Penguin: T8 – Toner Gray No. 8, T7 – Toner Gray No. 7, T6 – Toner Gray No. 6, C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, YR07 – Cadmium Orange, YR09 – Chrome Orange, G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
    • Presents & Sleigh: R89 – Rose Mist, R81 – Rose Pink, BG15 – Aqua, BG13 – Mist Green, BG11 – Moon White, BG10 – Cool Shadow, BG0000 – Snow Green, BG000 – Pale Aqua, BG70 – Ocean Mist, E40 – Brick White, E41 – Pearl White
  • Nuvo Glitter Drops – Pale Gold
  • Nuvo Glitter Accents – Fresh Snowfall

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Hugs,

Get Well Soon!

Welcome Everyone;

Now that September is nearly over and the weather is getting cooler, that means more colds and feeling under the weather.

For today’s post I made a CAS card that could be used as a Get Well Card. Instead of using design paper, I used Gina K. Designs Vibrant Vines Foil-Mates with a sheet of Brillant Blue Fancy Foils. This was then foiled using the Minc machine. Unfortunately, the photo isn’t showing the sparkle in the foil.

The image was stamped with Staz On Jet Black ink on some water colour paperand coloured with Zig Clean Color Real Brushes.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Garden Fence, Get Well Soon (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
  • Ink:  Staz On Jet Black
  • Paper:  Strathmore Ready Cut Water Color
  • Gina K. Designs:  Fancy Foils – Brillant Blue, Foil-Mates – Vibrant Vines
  • Zig Clean Color Real Brushes:  075 – Brick Beige, 047 – May Green, 053 – Yellow Green, 803 – Lavendar, 081 – Light Violet
  • Nuvo Crystal Drops – Pale Gold

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Hugs,

Winter Fun!

Welcome Everyone;

With the start of school and fall almost here, this brings the start of Winter fun and sports.  Hockey is a big one with my grandchildren.  They all play and can’t wait for their season to start.

For today’s card, I have used the adorable Penguin’s Pastime stamp from High Hopes Stamps.  Copic Markers were used to colour the image.  Silver foil, and Turquoise & Silver Foil, were used with the Heidi Swap Minc machine to foil the snowflakes.

Supplies used:

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Hugs,

Precious Little One…

Welcome Everyone;

September is here and One Crazy Stamper and High Hopes Stamps have a new theme called Anything Goes.  It is always good to have some baby cards on hand for that special occasion.

For today’s card, I have used the addorable Swaddled Baby Girl from High Hopes Stamps.  I coloured her with Copic Markers and paper pieced the blanket.  I used a Lacey Circle Die to cut the image out as well as a piece of matching cardstock that I threaded some ribbon through.  Some bluish gray jewels finished off the card.

Inside of Card

Supplies used:

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Frightfully delightful….

Welcome Everyone;

I hope you have been following and liking what the Divas have created for this month’s Fall/Halloween Inspiration.

For today’s post, I have a Halloween card using the cute stamp Bat Friends from High Hopes Stamps.

This is a CAS using only one sheet of design paper.  I let this paper add some magic to effect.  I coloured the image with Copic Markers.  I cut some bats out from a scrap piece of design paper and added them with glue dots.

Supplies used:

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Hugs,