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Snowin’ & Blowin’

Christmas in July, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, , , ,

Welcome Everyone;

To wrap up the Christmas in July series for this month, I have used the adorable Snowman Snowball from High Hopes Stamps.  They definitely appear to be having some fun.

After stamping the image on XPress It Blending Cardstock, I used to Copic Markers to colour it.  It was then cut out using an Eylet Elegance Rectangle die.  Some twine,  and Glaceier Jewels finished off the card.   The Snowin & Blowin sentimant was added to the inside of the card.

Supplies used:
  • Stamps:  Snowman Snowball – TT008,  Think Snow (from the Snowman Mini Set), Snowin’ & Blowin’ — M020
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, Home for Christmas (Simple Stories), Winter Whimsy (Gina K. Designs)
  • Copic Markers:
    • N0 – Neutral Gray No. 0, N1 – Neutral Gray No. 1, N2 – Neutral Gray No. 2
    • C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1
    •  BG000 – Pale Aqua, BG01 – Aqua Blue, BG02 – New Blue
    • G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade green
    • G46 – Mistletoe, G43 – Pistachio, G40 – Dim Green
    • R24 – Prawn, R27 – cadminium Red, R46 – Strong Red
    • YR04 – Chrome Orange, R20 – Blush, Y28 – Lionet Gold
    • BG0000 – Snow Green
  • Die:  Eyelet Elegance Rectangle – Gina Marie Designs
  • Miscellaneous:  Twine, Jewels: Glacier – Pink Fresh Studio

Come for a visit at High Hopes Stamps and check out the “Christmas in July” Release and the many other stamps.  If you are in need of some inspiration, pop on over to the  High Hopes Stamps Blog, Facebook, Twitter and Instragram to see the daily posts by the  HH Divas.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Seasons Greetings

Christmas in July, High Hopes Stamps, High Hopes Stamps Vault, Sue, , ,

Welcome everyone;

The days are passing quickly and before we know it, Christmas will be upon us.  If all goes well between now and then, this Christmas will be remembered like no other.  The worst of the pandemic will be behind us, and visiting will be allowed.

As promised in a previous post, today’s post is the third one for the Snowman Mini Set from High Hopes Stamps.  Today’s card is a slimline one, using all three snowpeople, plus and extra idea or two.

After stamping the images on XPress It Blending Cardstock, and colouring them with copic markers, I cut them out using a slimline die.  Now, I haven’t done this for a long while, but I added some stitching using some varigated Christmas thread and used the holes that were on the die.  The silver paper behind the main image had some embossing on it. The next size up in the die set was used to cut it out and some stitching was also done on it. Some poinsettias and a silver snowflake finished off the card.

Yes, the card above is the main card for today’s post.  While playing around with this adorable set of 3 awesome mini snowmen and the snowlady, I came up with a some other uses for them.  Below are some tags that I created using this set. A Sizzix Die set was used to cut both the tag base and design paper at the same time.  I just added the image, some ribbon, and a peel off sticker sentiment  to finish them off. The image on right is a Christmas Crafts tag in my stash.  I just added some design paper to it.  This stamp set can also be used as a seal on a gift or gift bag.

A Sizzix Die set was used to cut both the tag base and design paper at the same time.  I just added the image, some ribbon, and a peel off sticker sentiment  to finish them off. The image on right is a Christmas Crafts tag in my stash.  I just added some design paper to it.  This stamp set can also be used as a seal on a gift or gift bag.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Snowman Mini Set – U00; High Hopes Stamps 
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas – Photo Play
  • Copic Markers:  R20 – Blush and YR04 – Cadmium Orange used on all 3
    • Snowman – Left side:  C1 – Cool Gray No. 1, C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C000 – Cool Gray No. 000, BG13 – Mint Green, BG11 – Moon White, BG10 – Cool Shadow,  R27 – Cadmium Red, Y28 – Lionet Gold, G46 – Mistletoe,
    • Snowlady – Middle:  G00 – Jade Green, G000 – Pale Green, G0000 – Crystal Opal, BV01 – Viola, BV00 – Mauve Shadow, BV0000 – Iridescent Mauve
    • Snowman — Right side:  N8 – Netural Gray No. 8, N7 – Neutral Gray No. 7, N5 – Neutral Gray No. 5, B01 – Mint Blue, B00 – Frost Blue, B000 – Pale Porcelain Blue, Y28 – Lionet Gold, G46 – Mistletoe, R27 – Cadmium Red
  • Die:  Big and Little Chain Slimline – Gina Marie Designs, Tags – Sizzix Framelits
  • Thread:  Varigated Christmas EmbroideryThread

This adorable Snoman Mini Set from High Hopes Stamps can be used in multiple ways.  I hope that my 3-part weekly installment series has given you some ideas for this adorable stamp set.

Come for a visit at High Hopes Stamps and check out the “Christmas in July” Release and the many other stamps.  If you are in need of some inspiration, pop on over to the  High Hopes Stamps Blog, Facebook, Twitter and Instragram to see the daily posts by the  HH Divas.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Snowman Mini Set

Christmas in July, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, , ,

Welcome Everyone;

As promised last week, I’m back again with another set of cards created using the adorable Snowman Mini Set from High Hopes Stamps, “Christmas in July” Release.

For today’s post, I have created not one, but three different cards using the Snowman Mini Set.  These are A2 size cards which are 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″  and smaller than last weeks 5 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ card.

The borders were stamped first and the snowlady/snowman images were then stamped inside these borders.  The Misti, made doing this quite easy, thank goodness.  After colouring them all with Copic Markers, the excess white was trimmed off.  The design paper for all the cards is from the Winter Whimsy pack by Gina K Designs. Various winter dies from Memory Box and some other embellishments finished off these cards.

Card 1

Card 2

Card 3

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Snowman Mini Set (U001), Ho Ho Ho (FF0044) -both from High Hopes Stamps “Christmas in July” Release
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Winter Whimsy – Gina K. Designs
  • Copic Markers & Dies:
      • Card #1:
        • BG13 – Mint Green, BG11 – Moon White, BG10 – Cool Shadow, R46 – Strong Red, R27 – Cadmium Red, R24 – Prawn
        • Die:  Winterflake Frame – Memory Box.  The frame was cut in half.
        • Miscellaneous:  Snowflake emblishments
      • Card #2:
        • C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1, Y28 – Lionet Gold, G46 – Mistletoe,, R27 – Cadmium Red, R24 – Prawn, Yr04 – Chrome Orange
        • Die:  Snowflake Corner – Memory Box
        • Zig Wink of Stella – Clear
      • Card #3:
        • N0 – Neutral Gray No. 0, N1 – Neutral Gray No. 2, Y28 – Lionet Gold, YR04 – Chrome Orange, G46 – Mistletoe, R27 – Cadmium Red, R24 – Prawn
        • Die:  Frosty Border – Memory Box

    Do stop by next week for another card variation using the Snowman Mini Set.

    Come for a visit at High Hopes Stamps and check out the “Christmas in July” Release and the many other stamps.  If you are in need of some inspiration, pop on over to the  High Hopes Stamps Blog, Facebook, Twitter and Instragram to see the daily posts by the  HH Divas.

    Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

    Hugs,

Think Snow

Christmas in July, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, ,

Hi Everyone;

Hmm, it seems that Christmas is less than six months away and this means that it is time to start making Christams cards.  To help us with some creativity, the High Hopes Stamps‘ vault has been opened and the “Christmas in July” Release has tumbled out.

Today’s card is one of three posts using the adorable Snowman Mini Set.  The next two Fridays, will be highlighting other types of cards and a suggestion.

After stamping each image and colouring them with copic markers, I used a Circle die and a Pleated Circles die to cut them out.  I also inked the outer edges of each snowmen and snowlady.  Some snowflake ribbon and an embellishment finished off the card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamp:  Snowman Mini Set (U001) – High Hopes Stamps – Christmas in July Release
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black, Versa Color – Hyacinth and Polar Blue
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Winter Wonderland – Doodlebug
  • Copic Markers:
    • Snowlady:  YR07 – Cadmium Orange, R20 Blush, G00 – Jade Green, G000 – Pale Green, G0000 – Crystal Opal, BV01 – Viola, BV00 – Mauve Shadow, BV0000 – Iridescent Mauve
    • Snowman #1 (top):  N8 – Neutral Gray No. 8, N7 – Neutral Gray No. 7, B45 – Smokey Blue, B41 – Powder Blue, B52 – Soft Greenish Blue, Y28 – Lionet Gold, G45 – Mistletoe, YR07 – Cadmium Orange, R20 – Blush
    • Snowman #2 (bottom):  N8 – Netural Gray No. 8, N7 – Neutral Gray No. 7, B0000 – Pale Porcelain Blue, B00 – Frost Blue, B01 – Mint Blue, G46 – Mistletoe, r46 – Strong Red, Y28 – Lionet Gold
  • Dies;  Pleated Circles — Gina Marie Designs, Circles, Large – Spellbinders
  • Miscellaneous:  Snowflake Ribbon & snowflake metal embellishment

Don’t forget to pop in next Friday to see another installment of the Snowman Mini Set.

Come for a visit at High Hopes Stamps and check out the “Christmas in July” Release and the many other stamps.  If you are in need of some inspiration, pop on over to the  High Hopes Stamps Blog, Facebook, Twitter and Instragram to see the daily posts by the  HH Divas.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

From All of Us

Christmas in July, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, , ,

Hi Everyone;

“Christmas in July” has come to High Hopes Stamps.  Yes, the retirement vault has been opened and the adorable Christmas images have escaped.  Yeah! Christmas cards can be created and with good fortune hand delivered this year instead of the mail.

For today’s card I have used the adorable Happy Mail paired with From All of Us.  Yes, the hedgehog is one of the escapees from the vault and picking up his mail.

After stamping the image on XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with copic markers.  I used a Double Stitched Square Die, to cut the image out.  Some ribbon, Nuvo White Blizzard Glitter Drops, and flowers finished off this A2 size card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Happy Mail (SS002), From All of Us (FF046) — “Christmas in July” Release from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Copic markers:
    • Hedgehog: E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Cotton Pearl, E13 – Light Suntan, E15 – Dark Suntan, E17 – Reddish Brash, R20 – Blush
    • Other:  E40 – Brick White, G16 – Mistletoe, R46 – Strong Red, Y28 Lionet Gold, BG0000 – Snow Green
  • Die:  Double Stitched Square — Gina Marie Design
  • Nuvo Glitter Drops:  White Blizzard
  • Miscellaneous:  Ribbon, Flowers

Come for a visit at High Hopes Stamps and check out the “Christmas in July” Release and the many other stamps.  If you are in need of some inspiration, pop on over to the  High Hopes Stamps Blog, Facebook, Twitter and Instragram to see the daily posts by the  HH Divas.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Country Garden….

All Occasion, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, , ,

Welcome Everyone;

There are times, when creating a card that I have no idea what sentiment to use at the time.  When this happens, I add the card to my “General & Anything Goes” stash.  A Thinking of You, Happy Birthday, Thank You sentiment can be added at the last minute.

So for today’s card I used Country Garden from High Hopes Stamps vast repertoire and left the sentiment of for now as I couldn’t decide which one to use.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Country Garden (T005) – High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Cottage Life – 49th & Market
  • Copic Markers:
    • E27 – Africano, E25 – Caribe Cocoa, E23 – Hazelnut
    • YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
    • R85 – Rose Red, R83 – Rose Mist, R81 – Rose Pink
    • BG0000 – Snow Queen
  • Dies:
    • Lacey Lattice Rectangles – Gina Marie Designs
    • Butterflies – Impression Obsession
  • Nuvo Jewel Drops: Aqua Plains & Morning Dew
  • Miscellaneous: Lace Ribbon

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 great day,

Hugs,

Live Life at Full Throttle

High Hopes Stamps, Mix It Up Release, Sue, , , ,

Welcome Everyone;

Another week has gone by and for today’s post, I have used Sports Car 2 and Live Life both from High Hopes Stamps Mix It Up Release.

After stamping it on XPress It Blending Cardstock, it was coloured with Copic Markers and then cut out using a Wonky Sticthed Rectangle Die.  Twine and Enamel dots completed this very CAS card.


Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Sports Car 2 (SS049), Live Life (GG037) — both from High Hopes Stamps “Mix It Up Release”
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP:- Genuine (Authentique)
  • Copic Markers:
    • B21 – Baby Blue, B23 – Phthalo Blue, B24 – Sky
    • BG70 – Ocean Mist
    • N0 – Neutral Gray No. 0, N1 – Neutral Gray No. 1, N2 – Neutral Gray No. 2
    • N6 – Neutral Gray No. 6, N7 – Neutral Gray No. 7, N8 – Neutral Gray
    • Y28 – Lionet Gold
    • R27 – Cadmium Red
  • Die:  Wonky Stitched Rectangle – Gina Marie Designs
  • Miscellaneous:  Twine and 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 great day,

Hugs,

Imagine……

Fairies, High Hopes Stamps, Mix It Up Release, Sue, , , ,

Hi Everyone;

Welcome to another release from the High Hopes Stamps Vault.  This month the Divas are using stamps from the Mix It Up Release.  There is definitely something for everyone in this release.

For today’s card, I have used the adorable Butterfly Fairy stamp.  After stamping it on copic marker friendly paper, and colouring the image, I cut it out using one of Spellbinders Matting Basic Die Sets.

The design paper is an old paper pack from my stash. Some Diamond Stickles was added to the Fairy’s wings as well as to the flower centers.   Some butterflies were cut out using a piece of Shimmer Sheetz from Elizabeth Crafts.  Some Lace and enamel dots finished off this card.

Supplies used:
  • Stamps:  Butterfly Fairy (SS037), Imagine (FF040) — both the Mix It Up Release from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Lucy Cromwell – Docrafts, Shimmer Sheetz – Elizabeth Crafts
  • Copic Makrers:
    • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Cotton Pearl, R20 – Blush
    • Hair:  E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E34 – Toast
    • Dress & Wings:  G0000 – Crystal Opal, Gooo – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
    • Flowers on Dress:  R83 – Rose Mist, R81 – Rose Pink
    • Butterfly:  YR00 – Powder Puff, YR82 – Mallow Peach
    • Other: BG0000 – Snow Green
    • Dies:  Matting Basics B – Spellbinders; Butterflies – Impression Obsession
    • Stickles:: Diamond
    • Miscellaneous:  Lace and 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 great day,

    Hugs,

Rise and Shine!

Animals, Farm, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, , , ,

Welcome Everyone;

I for one have certainly have had the birds chirping away first thing at daybreak.  I also image that those who have chickens/hens & roosters in their yards and on farms most certainly get the Rise and Shine call at daybreak.

Well, today’s card  is having some fun, I should say the animals are being funny.  The animals in this adorable stamp called Funny Farm from High Hopes Stamps are certainly up to some high jinks and the rooster on top is belting out his “Rise & Shine” greeting.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Funny Farm (T065), Rise & Shine (FF038) — both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Capsule Collection – Papermainia- Docrafts
  • Copic Markers:
    • Rooster:  E34 – Toast, E31 – Brick Beige, E30 – Bisque, G28 – Ocean Green, G24 – WIllow, G21 – Lime Green, Y19 – Napoli Yellow, Y18 – Lightning Yellow, Y17 – Golden Yellow, R46 – Strong Red
    • Pig:  R0000 – Pink Beryl, R000 – Cherry White, R00 – Pinkish White
    • Lamb:  C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C1 – Gray No. 1, N8 – Neutral Gray No. 8, R01 – Pinkish Vanilla
    • Cow: E34 – Toast, E31 – Brick Beige, E30 – Bisque, R01 – Pinkish Vanilla, N8 – Netural Gray No. 8, Y18 – Lightning Yellow
    • Grass:  YG17 – Grass Green, YG 13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
  • Die:  Matting Basics B – Spellbinders
  • Miscellaneous:  Twine & 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 great day,

Hugs,

Hogs and Kisses

Furry & Friends, High Hopes Stamps, Spring, Sue, , , ,

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,