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Sweetheart Gnome

Birthday, Gnome, High Hopes Stamps, Sue

Welcome HH Fans;

As today, is the start of a brand new year and here’s wishing that it will be a better one.  For today’s post I have made 2 different versions of the same stamp — a Happy Birthday and Love You card.

I paired the Sweetheart Gnome with the Mini Sentiment Sets #1 both from High Hopes Stamps for two different cards.

After stamping the Sweetheart Gnome twice, I coloured each one with different Copic Markers.  They were also cut out using different oval dies and inked around the edges.  Some ribbon, enamel dots and peel offs finished off these cards.

Happy Birthday

Love You

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Sweetheart Gnome (SLF012) & Mini Sentiment Set #1 (HLL001) — both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black; Fresh Mint (Prisma), Hyacinth (Versa Color)
  • Paper: XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Winter Wonderland – Doodlebug, Hearts & Stripes – My Favourite Things
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E01 – Pink Flamingo
    • Hair:  E35 – Chamois, E33 – Sand, E30 – Bisque and E53 – Raw Silk, E51 – Milky White, E50 – Egg Shell
    • G00 – Jade Green, G000 – Pale Green, G0000 – Crystal Opal, BV0000 – Pale Thistle, BV000 – Iridescent Mauve, BV00 – Mauve Shadow, E40 – Brick White, E41 – pearl White, E42 – Sand White, E43 – Dark Ivory
    • BV20 – Dull Lavender, BV23 – Grayish Lavender, BV 31 – Pale Lavender, E41 – Pearl White, E40 – Brick White, R46 – Strong Red
  • Dies:  Wonky Stitched Ovals and Double Stitched Ovals both from Gina Marie Designs; Stitched Nesting Hearts – Tutti Designs
  • Miscellaneous:  Ribbon, Enamel Dots

Stop by the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps, that they have.  For some inspiration, stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog to see what the HH Divas have been up to.  We post daily and would love it, if you stop by and visit us.  You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

O’ Holy Night

Christmas, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, ,

Welcome Everyone;

On behalf of Lora and the DT Divas for High Hopes Stamps, I would like to wish every one a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Christmas is finally here.  Even though there are restrictions and lockdowns due to COVID, Santa and his trusty Reindeer crew lead by Rudolph have successfully completed their journey.

Even though we can’t have our usual gatherings, there is still the phone and for those who can do it, there is face time. At least we can still visit in a remote way.

For today’s card and my final post of the year, I have used Christmas Carolers and O’Holy Night both from High Hopes Stamps.  This is a very CAS card.  After stamping the image,  I coloured it with Copic Markers and then cut it out and mounted it with matching cardstock.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Christmas Carollers (R032), O’ Holy Night (E070), High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin: E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink
    • Hair:  E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E35 – Chamois
    • BG0000 – Snow Green, BG000 – Pale Aqua, BG01 – Aqua Blue
    • C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1
    • N0 – Neutral Gray No. 0, N5 – Neutral Gray No. 5, N7 – Neutral Gray No. 7, N9 – Neutral Gray No. 9, N1 – Neutral Gray No. 1
    • W00 – Warm Gray No. 00. W2 – Warm Gray No. 2, W4 – Warm Gray No. 4
    • E40 – Brick White, E41 – Pearl White
    • Y0000 – Yellow Fluorite, Y28 – Lionet Gold
    • G43 – Pistachio, G46 – Mistletoe
    • R27  – Cadmium Red, R46 – Strong Red
  • Die:  Snowflake Corner – Memory Box
  • Enamel Dots – Gina Marie Designs

Stop by the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps, that they have.  For some inspiration, stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog to see what the HH Divas have been up to.  We post daily and would love it, if you stop by and visit us.  You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Wishing You Holiday Cheer!!!

Christmas/Winter, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, ,

Hi High Hopes Stamps fans;

The final week before Santa’s visits have be discovered is here!  Even though the Pandemic has closed in store shopping at a lot of stores, the final rush and busy of this “final week before Christmas” is still on and maybe even with more gusto and spirit.

For today’s card, this Homespun Hearts Snowy, (High Hopes Stamps) is sending some love and Holiday Cheer to all.  After colouring the stamped image with Copic Markers, I cut it out using a Wonky Stitched Oval Die.  I added some Iced Spruce Distress Ink, for some extra colour, –wondering if perhaps a lighter colour might have been better.  A frosty border and some glittered snowflakes finished off the card

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Homespun Hearts Snowy (S229), Holiday All Year (H200) — both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Iced Spruce – Distress Ink
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Winter Park (Echo Park), White Glitter Foam for the Frosty Border and Snowflakes
  • Copic Markers:
    • E43 – Dark Ivory, E41 – Pearl White, E40 – Brick White
    • BF70 Ocean Mist, BG72 – Ice Ocean, BG75 – Abyss Green
    • N0 – Neutral Gray No. 0, N1 – Neutral Gray No. 1, N2 – Neutral Gray No. 2
    • C00 – Cool Gray No. 00
    • YR07 – Cadmium Orange, YR04 – Chrome Orange
    • R46 – Strong Red, R29 – Lipstick red, R27 – Cadmium Red
    • Y11 – Pale Yellow
    • BG0000 – Snow Green
  • Dies:
    •  Wonky Stitched Ovals — Gina Marie Designs
    • Snowflakes — Gina Marie Designs
    • Frosty Border — Memory Box

Stop by the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps, that they have.  For some inspiration, stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog to see what the HH Divas have been up to.  We post daily and would love it, if you stop by and visit us.  You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Warm Winter Wishes

Christmas/Winter, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, ,

Welcome Everyone;

Gathering with friends this Christmas will be very different. FaceTime, Team meetings and Zoom will replace all our social gatherings as we know them.

Even those these Penguin Friends are being a bit rebellious, they still wish everyone Warm Winter Wishes.

Today’s card is featuring the adorable Penguin Friends from High Hopes Rubber Stamps.  After stamping the image onto some XPress It Blending Cardstock, and colouring it Copic Markers, I cut it out using the Double Stitched In & Out Rectangle die.  Some glittered snowflakes, and ribbon finished off the card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Penguin Friends (S236), Dot Warm Winter Wishes (H257) – both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Blac
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP: Winter Whimsy – Gina K. Designs, Holiday Joy – Your Next Stamp, Peppermint Kisses – Kaisercraft
  • Copic Markers;
    • N9 Neutral Gray No. 9, N7 Neutral Gray No. 7
    • BG000 – Pale Aqua, BG01 – Aqua Blue, BG02 – New Blue
    • G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
    • R20 – Blush, R29 – Cadmiun Red, R46 – Strong Red
    • YR07 – Cadmium Orange, YR04 – Chrome Orange
  • Die:  Double Stitched In & Out Die
  • Stickles: Frosted Lace
  • Zig Wink of Stella:  Clear
  • Miscellaneous:  Glittered snowflakes, Ribbon

Stop by the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps, that they have.  For some inspiration, stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog to see what the HH Divas have been up to.  We post daily and would love it, if you stop by and visit us.  You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Wishing you Holiday Cheer….

Christmas/Winter, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, ,

Welcome HH Fans;

Unlike today’s social distancing restrictions, this snowman and his friend appear to be enjoying each other’s company.  One day in the near future, I’m sure we will be able to do so as well.  For now, we can send our handmade cards to family and friends as a way of saying hello and I’m/we’re thinking of you and your loved ones.
For today’s card, I’m using Nordic Snowman with Bird and Holiday All Year, both from High High Hopes Stamps.  After stamping the image, I coloured it with Copic Markers, then cut it out using a Double Sitched In & Out Die.  The Frosty Border was cut out on a piece of white glitter foam.  Some enamel dots finished off the card.

Supplies used:
  • Stamps:  Nordic Snowman with Bird (TLF010), Holiday All Year (H200) – both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock:  DP – Peppermint Kisses (Kaisercraft)
  • Copic Markers:
    • C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1
    • N00 – Neutral Gray No. 00, N1 – Neutral Gray No. 1, N2 – Neutral Gray No. 2
    • YR07 – Cadmium Orange, YR04 – Chrome Orange
    • E25 – Caribe Cocoa, E27 – Africano
    • E31 – Brick Beighe, E33 – Sand
    • RV10 – Pale Pink, RV11 – Pink
    • G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
    • R27 – Cadmium Red, R29 – Lipstick Red
  • Dies:  Double Stitched In and Out — Gina Marie Designs; Frosty Border – Memory Box
  • Nuvo Glitter Accents:  Fresh Snowfal
  • Stickles:  Frosted Lace
  • Other:  Enamel Dots – Your Next Stamp

Stop by the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps, that they have.  For some inspiration, stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog to see what the HH Divas have been up to.  We post daily and would love it, if you stop by and visit us.  You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Warm Winter Wishes

High Hopes Stamps, Sue, Winter, , ,

Welcome HH fans;

Another week has been and gone and it is now officially less than four weeks to Christmas.  The countdown is about to begin.

Today’s card which is being added to the Christmas/Winter stash is featuring the adorable Hope for Peace Snowy paired with Dot Warm Winter Wishes.  Both are from High Hopes Stamps.

After stamping the image onto some XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markers. A scallop die from Gina Marie Designs was used to cut it out.  Some Polar Blue ink from Versa Color was used to ad a bit of colour.  I then cut two more sheets of design paper to mat the image on.  Some ribbon, enamel dots a snowflake embellishment finished off the card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Hope for Peace Snowy (S227), Dot Warm Winter Wishes (H257) both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Polar Blue Versa Ink
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP — Silent Night (Kaisercraft)
  • Copic Markers:
    • C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0
    • YR15 – Pumpkin Yellow, YR16 – Apricot
    • Scarf and Mitts:  G46 – Mistletoe, G43 – Pistachio, G40 – Dim Green
    • Hat: T10 – Toner Gray No. 10, T7 – Toner Gray No. 7, T6 – Toner Gray No. 6
    • Top:  E40 – Brick White, E41 – Pearl White, E43 – Dull Ivory
    • Dove:  W2 – Warm Gray No. 2, W0 – Warm Gray No. 0, W00 – Warm Gray No. 00
    • Trees: E29 – Burnt Umber, G29 – Pine Tree Green, G28 – Ocean Green
  • Nuvo Glitter Accents:  Fresh Snowfall
  • Die:  Scallop Rectangles – Gina Marie Designs
  • Stickles:  Crystal Ice
  • Miscellaneous Ribbon and snowflake embellishment

Stop by the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps, that they have.  For some inspiration, stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog to see what the HH Divas have been up to.  We post daily and would love it, if you stop by and visit us.  You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Happy Holly-days!

Christmas, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, , , ,

Welcome HH Fans;

It is Friday and the end of the work week for me.  It has been a busy one and doesn’t seem to be ending.   It looks like Santa and his Reindeer are eager to get home also.

For today’s card, I used the adorable Reindeer Games stamp and paired it with Happy Holly-days!, both from High Hopes Stamps.

After colouring the image with Copic Markers, I used the Double Stitched Rectangle Die from Gina Marie Designs.  I added some Polar Blue ink (Versa Color) for the sky, and then added some Faux Snow from Art Glitter.  I was hoping to create some falling snow, but I’m not sure if it really worked.  It has been a while since I used this product.  Some ribbon and glitter finished off the card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Reindeer Games (S108), Happy Holly-day (G106) — both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Hello Christmas (Carta Bella)
  • Ink:  Polar Blue (Versa Colour)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Santa:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, N7 – Neutral Gray No. 7, N4 – Neutral Gray No. 4, C00 – Cool Grey No. 00, R46 – Strong Red, R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red
    • Reindeer & Sleigh:  N6 – Neutral Gray No. 6, N5 – Neutral Gray No. 5, N4 – Neutral Gray No. 4, R00 – Pinkish White, E35 – Chamois, E33 – Sand, E31 – Brick Beige, E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, G43 – Pistachio, G46 – Mistletoe, E29 – Burnt Umber, E27 – Africano, E25 – Caribe Cocoa, T2 – Toner Gray No. 2, T3 – Toner Gray No. 3, T5 – Toner Gray No. 5
  • Die:  Double Stitched Rectangle – Gina Marie Designs
  • Stickles:  Crystal Ice (Trim on Santa’s outfit)
  • Nuvo:  Glitter Accents – Fresh Snowfall
  • Faux Snow Art Glitter
  • Miscellaneous:  Ribbon

Stop by the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps, that they have.  For some inspiration, stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog to see what the HH Divas have been up to.  We post daily and would love it, if you stop by and visit us.  You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Merry Christmas

Christmas, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, ,

Welcome Everyone;

I’m a huge fan of both snowmen and penguins.  There are so many adorable stamps over at High Hopes Stamps.  Just love them all and they make great winter and Christmas cards.

For many of us, Christmas is a time to go all out and get spruced with decorations & trees.  That is exactly what this adorable is doing in today’s card.  The stamp that I have used from High Hopes Stamps is called Getting Spruced Up.

This is another CAS card.  I added some peel off border stickers to the outer sides of the design paper that is at an angle.  Some Nuvo glitter and enamel dots finish off the card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Getting Spruced Up (S241),  Scripty Merry Christmas (FLL007) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  Xpress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Peppermint Kisses (Kaisercraft)Copic
  • Copic Markers:
    • Tree:  G46 – Mistletoe, G43 – Pistachio, Y28 – Lionet Gold, E29 – Burnt Umber, E27 – Africano
    • Penguin:  N8 – Neutral Gray No. 8, N7 – Neutral Gray No. 7, N6 – Neutral Gray No. 6, N5 – Neutral Gray No. 5, N4 – Neutral Gray No. 4, G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
    • Other: Y18 – Lightning Yellow, Y17 – Golden Yellow, BG32 – Aqua Mint, BV00 – Mauve Shadow, B01 – Mint Blue, R27 – Cadmiun Red, R29 – Lipstick Red
  • Die:  Loopy Ovals – Gina Marie Designs
  • Nuvo Glitter Drops:  White Blizzard
  • Nuvo Glitter Accents:  Fresh Snowfall
  • Miscellaneous:  Peel off stickers border strips, enamel dots

Have some coffee or tea, while you check out the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps.  If you are need of some inspiration, stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog to see what the HH Divas have been up to.  We post daily and would love it, if you stop by and visit us.  You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Oh deer…..

Christmas, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, , ,

Welcome Everyone;

Now that Thanksgiving is over, Christmas will soon be here.  It too will be so different this year, just as Thanksgiving was.

Oh deer, it seems that Christmas is here!  But it looks like Santa and Rudolph might have run out of time as they still have some work to do.  Oh deer, he will get it sorted out.

For today’s card I have used the adorable Christmas Santa paired with Oh deer… both from High Hopes Stamps.  After colouring the image with Copic Markers, I then cut it out using the Wonky Oval Dies.  Some ribbon, and specialty weaved paper and charms finished off the card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Christmas Santa TLF002, Oh deer — FLL008; both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP a Gingerbread House – Echo Park
  • Copic Markers:
    • Santa:
      • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink; E00 – Skin White
      • Beard:  C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C1 – Cool Cray No. 1
      • Belt, Shoes, & Gloves:  N6 – Neutral Gray No. 6, N5 – Neutral Gray No. 5, N4 – Neutral Gray No. 4, Y8 – Lionet Gold
      • Hat & Coat:  R46 – Strong Red, R29 Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red, C00 – Cool Gray No. 00
    • Reindeer:
      • E33 – Sand, E31 – Brick Beige, E30 – Bisque; G43 – Pistachio, G46 – Mistletoe, N2 – Neutral Gray No. 2, N0 – Neutral Gray No. 00
  • Dies:  Wonky Stitched Ovals — Gina Marie Designs
  • Nuvo Glitter Drops:  White Blizzard (trim on hat and coat)
  • Nuvo Glitter Accents:  Fresh Snowfall (snow)
Have some coffee or tea, while you check out the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps.  If you are in need of some inspiration, stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog to see what the the HH Divas have been up to.  We post daily and would love it if you stop by and visit us.  You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs;

Happy Thanksgiving!

High Hopes Stamps, Sue, Thanksgiving, , ,

Welcome Everyone;

Thanksgiving is on Monday, Even though everyone’s world has been turned upside down with the chaos that COVID-19 has brought to everyones’ lives, there are still things that we can be thankful for.  The farmers were still able to plant, sow and harvest their crops.

Today’s CAS card is featuring this adorable Pilgram Pair from High Hopes Stamps.  I coloured the image with Copic Markers and then used a square die to cut it out.  Some ribbon and enamel dots finished it off.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Pilgrim Pair (S209), Happy Thanksgiving (F203) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper: XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – My Favourite Fall & Autumn Solids (both from Echo Park)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E01 – Pink Flamingo, R20 – Blush
    • Hair:  E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E33 – Sand, C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C2 – Cool Gray No. 2
    • Shoes:  E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E33 – Sand, W2 – Warm Gray No. 2, W0 – Warm Gray No. 0, W00 – Warm Gray No. 00
    • Dress:  N3 – Neutral Gray No. 3, N1  – Neutral Gray N. 1, N0 – Neutral Gray No. 0
    • Pants & Top:  N6 – Neutral Gray No. 6, N4 – Neutral Gray No. 4, N0 – Neutral Gray No 0
    • Other:  E27 – Africano, E25 – Caribe Cocoa, E23 – Hazelnut, R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 Cadmium Red, YR16 – Apricot, YR15 – Pumpkin Yellow, YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette, BG0000 – Snow Green
  • Dies: Double Stitched In & Out — Gina Marie Design
  • Miscellaneous:  Enamel Dots (YNS), Ribbon

Check out the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps.  If you need some inspiration, stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog to see what the the HH Divas have been up to.  We post daily and would love it if you stop by and visit us.  You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs;