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Some Bunny Loves You

Gnome, High Hopes Stamps, This & That, , , , ,

Welcome Everyone;

I just love it, when stamps can be used for so many different occassions, such as birthdays, Easter, Valentine’s Day, as well as no reason at all, but just to give a card.

The adorable Easter Gnome with his bunny pal and using the sentiment called  Some Bunny are being used for today’s card. Both are from High Hopes Stamps, “This & That” Release and being used for no specific occassion but just because….

After colouring the adorable Easter Gnome with Copic Markers, he was cut out using a Stitched Circle Die from YNS.  The sentiment was cut out from the same die set.  The space between the dots and the curved border, some clear Zig Wink of Stella was added all around.  Some mulberry paper and matching cardstock were cut out using the the Fistail Banner 2, also from YNS.  Some enamel dots finished off the card.

Supplies used:
  • Stamps: Easter Gnome – SLF034, Some Bunny — FDG032 — “This & That” Release from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock: DP – I Love Easter – Echo Park, Dots & Stripes Gingham – Echo Park, Green Mulberry Paper
  • Copic Markers:
    • FaceL  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E01 – Pink Flamingo
    • Beard & Shoes: C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1
    • Clothes:  G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
    • Ears & Bunny:  R000 – Cherry White, R00 – Pinkish White
    • Carrot:  YR16 – Apricot, YR15 – Pumpkin Yellow, YG17 – Green Grass, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
  • Dies:  Fishtail Banner 2 & Stitched Circle, both from Your Next Stamp
  • Miscellaneous:  Enamel Dots

If you are in need of some inspiration, pop over 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 the many adorable stamps.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Merry Christmas!

Christmas, High Hopes Stamps, , , ,

Hi Everyone;

For today’s card, I have used an old favourite of High Hopes Stamps –  Sitting Santa, paired with Small Christmas Script.  Santa is taking a brief rest and still wrapping presents, or he has finished his deliveries and is taking a rest.  After all, Christmas is a very busy time for him.

After stamping the image, I coloured it with Copic Markers, and then cut it out using a Nested Oval Die from Spellbinders. Some tri-coloured Christmas ribbon and enamel dots finished off this card.

After stamping the image, I coloured it with Copic Markers, and then cut it out using a Nested Oval Die from Spellbinders.  Some tri-coloured Christmas ribbon and enamel dots finished off this card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Sitting Santa – S203, Small Christmas Script – F051 both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Jingle All the Way – Echo Park
  • Copic Markers:
    • Face:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Cotton Pearl, R20 – Blush
    • Hair & Beard:  C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – C00l Gray No. 0, C1 – C00l Gray No. 1
    • Boots:  N8 – Neutral Gray No. 8, N7 – Neutral Gray No. 7, N6 – Neutral Gray No. 6
    • Coat & Hat:  R46 – Strong Red, R29 Lightning Red, R27 – Cadmium Red
    • Gift:  G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green, G46 – Mistletoe, G43 – Pistachio, G40 – Dim Green
  • Die:  Nested Ovals – Spellbinders
  • Miscellaneous:  Ribbon & Enamel Dots
Come for a visit at High Hopes Stamps and check out the variety of stamps that High Hopes Stamps has to offer for all occassions.  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,

Merry Christams!

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Welcome Everyone;

For the next few days, High Hopes Stamps will be having ‘SNEAK PEAKS’ of our Christmas Cheer Release.  Yes, one stamp to be released per day with the Full Release debuting on Tuesday, September the 7th.  Oh what fun the HH Divas are going to have.

For today’s card, I have used the adorable Winter Moose and paired it with the Small Christmas Script.

After stamping the image on XPress It Blending Cardstock and coloured it with Copic Markers, I used a Nested Scappolled Rectangle to cut it out with.  Besides being CAS, this card is an A2 (4 1/4″ x 5 1/”), which is smaller than what I usually make. Some Nuvo Glitter Drops were added to the trim on the hat, and Nuvo Glitter Accents added to the ground for snow.  Enamel dots and a flower finished off the card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Winter Moose – SDG002 – Sneak Peak Christmas Cheer Release, Small Christmas Script – F051; both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Winter Whimsy – Gina K. Designs
  • Copic Markers:
    • E39 – Leather, E37 – Sepia, E35 – Chamois
    • R00 – Pinkish Vanilla
    • N5 – Neutral Gray No. 5, No. N4 – Neutral Gray No. N4, N0 – Neutral Gray No. N00
    • G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
    • Nuvo Glitter Drops:  White Blizzard
    • Nuvo Glitter Accent:  Fresh Snowfall
  • Die:  Nested Scallopped Rectangles – Gina Marie Designs
  • Enamel Dots: Holly Jolly – YNS
  • Miscellaneous:  Flower
Come and visit us at High Hopes Stamps and check out High Hopes Stamps “Sneak Peaks – Christmas Cheer” Release and their 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,

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,

Your Best Miles are Still Ahead…

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Welcome Everyone;
Now that things are beginning to look up, we can look forward to some leisurely peaceful summer drives in the country and to the beach.   I remember the Beetle from growing up.  These cars may be small, but they certainly got you places.
For today’s card, I have used Beetle Bug 1 from the Mix It Up release and paired it up with Best Miles;  which both have been sprung from the High Hopes Stamps Vault.  After colouring the samped image with Copic Markers, I used a Double Stitched Rectangle Die to cut it out and mounted it on some Foil from Kaisercraft.  To add the Silver glitter, I used a Nuvo Silver Glitter Marker to colour the area first, then added some Nuvo Silver Sparkle Dust.  I didn’t think it was going to stick, but it did.  How long it will last is another story, and time will tell.  I haven’t added Sparkle Dust to a card, this way before.  The creative experiment of the day.   Some enamel dots finished off this very CAS card.


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,

Did someone say “Spring”?

Furry & Friends, High Hopes Stamps, Playful Goats, , , ,

Welcome Everyone;

We have certainly been having some spring like weather and being finally able to get some fresh air and just enjoy the nice weather. That suits these adorable playful goats just fine, as they are kicking up their heels as someone said “Spring”

To create today’s card, I used Playful Goats and Say Spring, both from High Hopes Stamps.  The majority of my cards are CAS and so is this one.

After colouring the goats with Copic Markers, I cut it out and mounted it on the same cardstock as the base of the card.  Some twine, enamel dots and Nuvo Crystal Drops finished off my card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Playful Goats (S121), Say Spring (E256) — both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Copic Markers:
    • Goat on the left:  W00 – Warm Gray No. 00, W0 – Warm Gray No. 0, W1 – Warm Gray No. 1, W3 – Warm Gray No. 3
    • Goat on the right:  C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1
    • Both Goats: R20 – Pinkish White, T5 – Toner Gray No. 5
    • Grass:   G05 – Emerald Green, G07 – Nile Green, G09 – Veronese Green
    • Flowers:  R12 – Light Tea Rose, R11 – Pale Cherry Pink
    • Butterfly:  E30 – Bisque, YR02 – Light Orange, R14 – Light Rouge
  • Miscellaneous:  Flowers, twine, enamel dots
  • Nuvo Crystal Drops:  Morning Dew for the flowers and Calming Aqua for the bottom of the card

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,

Don’t Get Your Feathers Ruffled…..

Furry & Friends, High Hopes Stamps, , , ,

Welcome Everyone;

A new month is here and High Hopes Stamps has a re-release called “Furry & Friends“.  They are all absolutely adorable.

For today’s card I have used the adorable Waddles.  Yes, she does seem to be shepherding her babies across the grass, and one is dawdling and I guess she is telling them not to get their feathers ruffled; who knows.

After stamping the image on some copic friendly paper, I coloured it with copic markers and then cut it out with a rectangle die.  Some ribbon and Jewel Dots from YNS finished off this CAS card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Waddles (TT138), Feathers Ruffled (GG028)
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Riverbank Revels (Timcraft)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Ducks:  Y11 – Pale Yellow, Y13 – Lemon Yellow, Y15 – Cadmium Yellow, YR07 – Cadmium Orange, YR04 – Chrome Orange
    • Grass & Leaves:  YG11 – Mignonette, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG17 – Grass Green
    • Cattails:  E23 – Hazelnut, E25 – Caribe Cocoa, E27 – Africano
    • Butterfly:  YR20 – Yellowish Shade, YR18 – Sanguine, YR16 – Apricot
    • Other:  BG0000 – Snow Green
  • Die:  Lacey Rectangle – Gina Marie Designs
  • Miscellaneous:  Ribbon, Jewel Dots – YNS

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,