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Friends are the Best Collectibles

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Welcome Everyone;

Beginning in our childhood to adulthood, we have all collected objects whether it be rocks in the garden, shells from a beach, our favourite books, pieces of art etc.  However, there is really only one type of collectibles that qualifies to be the “Best Collectibles” and that is the friends we meet throughout our life’s  journey.

For today’s card, I have used the adorable Lasso Some Snow stamp from High Hopes Stamps, Winter Friends Release and paired it with the Best Collectibles sentiment.  Innstead of lassoing the snow, he is rounding up some friends.

After stamping the image onto XPress It Blending cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markers, and then cut it out using a Spellbinders Square Die.  The mat behind the image was cut using a Double Stitched Square Die.  Some twine and enamel dots finished off the card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Lasso Some Snow – TDG021, Best Collectibles – FDG017; both from Winter Friends Release by High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP: Winter Wonderland & Winter Wonderland Solids (both from Doodlebug)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Wheel & Lasso:  E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E33 – Sand
    • Fence:  E29 – Burnt Umber, E27 – Milk Chocolate, E25 – Caribe Cocoa
    • Snowman:  Jacket — BG23 – Coral Sea, BG32 – Aqua Mint, BG34 – Horizon Green; Hat — E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige and N9 Neutral Gray No. 9 for Nose and Buttons
    • Bird:  B12 – Ice Blue, B14 – Light Blue
    • Snow:  BG0000 – Snow Green
  • Nuvo Glitter Accents:  Fresh Snowfall
  • Miscellaneous:  Twine and Enamel 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,