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We Gnome best……

Get Well, Gnome, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, , , , ,

Welcome HH Fans;

Recently the Retirement Vault was opened and the Get Well collection was released.  These stamps are perfect for the Get Well cards that we all need.

For today’s card, I used the darling Gnoming You Better from the Get Well Collection.  After adding the first sentiment, I thought I would be cheeky and add the sentiment, Won’t Hurt as well.  After looking at the needle, it actually might hurt a bit.

After colouring the image with Copic Markers, I cut it out using a Scalloped Square die.  Some ribbon, twine and enamel dots finished off this card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Gnoming You Better TT169, We Gnome Best GG057, Won’t Hurt GG058 all from High Hopes Stamps “Get Well” Collection.
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP –  Dots & Stripes Gingham — Echo Park
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Skin White, R20 – Blush
    • Hair:  E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E33 – Sand
    • Beard:  C00 – Cool Grey No. 00, C0 – Cool Grey No. 0, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1
    • Other:  N0 – Neutral Gray No. 0, N00 – Neutral Gray No. 00, N1 – Neutral Gray No. 1, N2 – Neutral Gray No. 2, E29 – Burnt Umber, E27 – Africano, BV000 – Pale Thistle, BV00 – Mauve Shadow, G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green, R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red
  • Die:  Scalloped Squares — Gina Marie Designs
  • Miscellaneous:  Ribbon, Twine, Enamel dots

We would love for you to stop by the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps, that are there.  For some daily inspiration, go over to the High Hopes Stamps Blog and see what the HH Divas have been up to. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

I Love You!

High Hopes Stamps, Sue, Valentine, , , ,

Hi HH Fans;

February is just around the corner and so is Valentine’s Day.

According to Wikepedia, Valentine’s Day originated as a  Western Christian feast day honoring one or two early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine and is recognized as a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of the world. Even though it isn’t a public holiday, it is still celebrated on February 14th, and many Valentine’s Day cards are given out by children and adults alike.  Some as secret admirers.

For today’s card I have used the adorable Kitty’s Heart Frame paired with I love You! both from High Hopes Stamps.  After colouring the image with Copic Markers, I fuzzy cut it. I stamped the image again and cut around the heart shape and then used that mask to cut another heart using some mulberry paper.  A heart die was used with another piece of mulberry paper.  Some ribbon and enamel dots finished off the card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Kitty’s Heart Frame – S171, I love You! – D004 both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Love Me – My Mind’s Eyes, Mulberry Paper
  • Copic Markers:
    • W00 – Warm Gray No. 00, W1 – Warm Gray No. 1, W2 – Warm Gray No. 2, W3 – Warm Gray No. 3
    • R11 – Pale Chery Pink, R20 – Blush
    • R85 – Rose Red, R83 – Rose Mist, R81 – Rose Pink
    • R46 – Strong Red, R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red
  • Die:  Stitched Nesting Hearts — Tutti Designs
  • Zig Wink of Stella – Clear
  • Miscellaneous:  Ribbon, Enamel Dots

We would love for you to stop by the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps, that are there.  For some daily inspiration, go over to the High Hopes Stamps Blog and see what the HH Divas have been up to. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Friends are we….

Friends, Friendship, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, , , ,

Welcome HH Fans;

There is without a doubt that dogs are man’s best friend.  They are a true, loyal, kind, and understanding friend.  They are always there for us, giving us  hope, strength and courage when we most need it.  They also very much become a family member.  They have certainly be there for us all during these trying times.

For today’s card I have used the adorable Ice Cream for Two, paired with Friends are we… both from High Hopes Stamps.

After colouring the image with Copic Markers, I cut it out using a Double Stitched In & Out Squares Die. Strawberry Coulis Nuvo Jewel Drops were added to the ice cream cone.  Some twine and enamel dots finished off this CAS card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Ice Cream for Two – R072, Friends are we — G265 — both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Wellington – DoCrafts
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E01 – Pink Flamingo
    • Hair:  E30 – Sand, E31 – Brick Beige, E35 – Chamois
    • Pants:  B95 – Light Grayish Cobalt, B93 – Light Crockery Blue, B91 – Pale Grayish Blue
    • Top & Patches:  E43 – Dull Ivory, E42 – Sand White, E40 – Brick White
    • Pup:  W0 – Warm Gray No. 0, W1 – Warm Gray No. 1, W2 – Warm Gray No. 2, W3 – Warm Gray No. 3, R20 – Blush, R21- Sardonyx, N8 – Neutral Gray No. 8
    • Ice Cream: Cone –  E53 – Raw Silk, E51 – Milky White, E50 – Egg Shell, Ice Cream – R32 – Peach, R30 – Pale Yellowish Pink
    • Other:  BG0000 – Snow Green
  • Nuvo:  Jewel Drops – Strawberry Coulis
  • Miscellaneous:  Twine and enamel dots

We would love for you to stop by the High Hopes Stamps website to see the many and varied fun stamps, that are there.  For some daily inspiration, go over to the High Hopes Stamps Blog and see what the HH Divas have been up to. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Happy Birthday!!!

Birthday, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, , , ,

Welcome HH Fans;

Now that Christmas is over, it is time to get back to normal as much as possible, and to start making non-Christmas related cards.

As my birthday cards stash is rather low, for today’s card I have created a birthday card using Norman Goat from High Hopes Stamps.  Rather fitting for the crotchety males in my family.

After colouring the image with Copic Markers, I use the Double Stitched Rectangle Die to cut it out.  I used  Antique Linen Distress Ink to add some colour to the white areas.  Some twine and enamel dots finished off this CAS card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Norman Goat – R105 and Bold Happy Birthday – F087 both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Antique Linen Distress Ink
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP:  PhotoArchive – Scrapberry’s
  • Copic Markers:
    • N7 – Neutral Gray No. 7, N6 – Neutral Gray No. 6, N5 – Neutral Gray No. 5
    • C2 – Cool Gray No. 2, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C00 – Cool Gray No. 00
    • R00 – Pinkish White
    • E44 – Clay, E43 – Dull Ivory, E41 – Pearl White
    • E33 – Sand, E31 – Brick Beige, E30 – Bisque
    • BG70 – Ocean Mist
    • G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
  • Die:  Double Stitched Rectangles — Gina Marie Designs
  • Miscellaneous:  Twine, 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,

Warm Winter Wishes

Christmas, High Hopes Stamps, , , ,

Welcome Everyone;

It is now officially only 6 more weeks to Christmas, which will now creep up very quickly.  The mad rush is starting; however it is going to be a completely different type of mad rush due to all the restrictions with COVID — limited in person shopping.  Let’s hope Canada Post and all the different delivery companies don’t get excessively bogged down.

While anyway, I have another Christmas card using the adorable Gnome and Snowman Friend from High Hopes Stamps.  After colouring it with copic markers, I used a Scalloped Stitched Die to cut it out.  Some Christmas Glitter paper was also cut out with the same die.  A snowflake embellishment and some Crystal Ice stickles finished off the card.

Supplies used:
  • Stamps:  Gnome & Snowman Friend (TLF022), Dot Warm Winter Wishes (H257) – both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Gnome for the Holidays Christmas (PhotoPlay), Holiday Joy (YNS), Christmas Glitter (American Crafts)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Santa: Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E01 – Pink Flamingo
    • Beard:  C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Gray No. 0, C1 Cool Gray No. 1
    • Hats & Boots:  N0 Neutral No. 0, N2 Neutral No. 2, N7 Neutral Gray No. 7,
    • Suit:  R46 – Strong Red, R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red
    • Snowman:  E27 – Africano, E35 – Caribe Cocoa, B34 Manganese Blue, B32 – Pale Blue
    • Other:  G43 – Pistachio, G46 – Mistletoe, E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, BG0000 – Snow Green
  • Snowflake Embellishment
  • Stickles:  Crystal Ice

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,

Pa Rum Pa Pum!

Christmas, High Hopes Stamps, , ,

Welcome Everyone;

It is Friday again, another week has gone by and another month is almost over.  Before we know it, a very different Christmas will be here.

While continuing my stash of Christmas cards, I have another one to share with you today, using My Best for Him and Pa Rum Pa Pum!.  Both of these are from High Hopes Stamps. There are so many adorable and cute Christmas stamps to choose from.

After colouring the stamped image with Copic Markers, I used a Wonky Double Stitched die to cut it out.  Different design papers and some enamel dots finished off this CAS card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  My Best for Him – S075, Pa Rum Pa Pum! – H090 — both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink: Antique Linen Distress Ink
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – December 25th & Silent Night — both from Kaisercraft
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Skin White
    • Hair:  E35 – Chamois, E33 – Sand, E31 – Brick Beige, E30 – Bisque
    • Top & Pants:  Y28 – Lionet Gold, Y26 – Mustard; R29 Lipstick Red, R27 0 Cadmium Red
    • Drum:  E50 – Egg Shell, E51 – Milky White, G29 – Pine Tree Green, E40 – Brick White, E29 – Burnt Umber
    • Cradle & Blanket:  E25 – Coco Caribe, E23 – Hazelnut, E21 – Baby Skin Pink, G46 – Mistletoe, G43 – Pistaschio
    • Straw:  Y18 – Lightning Yellow, Y15 – Cadmium Yellow
    • Sheep:  W00 – Warm Gray No. 00, W0 – Warm Gray No. 0, W1 – Warm Gray No. 1
    • Cow:  N6 – Neutral Gray No. 6, N5 – Neutral Gray No. 5
    • Rooster:  E35 – Chamois, E34 – Toast, E33 – Sand
  • Dies:  Wonky Double Stitched Square – Gina Marie Designs
  • Miscellaneous:  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 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;

Naughty or nice……

Christmas, High Hopes Stamps, Santa, , , ,

Welcome Everyone;

With October almost over, it is time to start making Christmas cards in earnest.  Christmas will also be so very different this year.

For today’s card, I have created a very CAS one.  I used Santa’s List and Nice List from High Hopes Stamps. After colouring the image with Copic Markers, I used the In and Out Double Stitched Square die to cut it out. Some Nuvo Glitter Drops were added to Santa’s hat and coat.  The green strip of paper on the left, has an embossed holly and berry background, as well as a metallic sheen to it.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps: Santa’s List (R154), Nice List (GLL009) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – I Love Christmas (Echo Park), Festive
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Skin White
    • Beard:  C00 – Coll Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0
    • Boots and Gloves:  N9 Neutral Gray No. 9
    • Suit:  R46 – Strong Red, R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmiun Red
    • List:  E40 Brick White, E41 – Pearl White
  • Die:  Double Stitched In & Out Square (Gina Marie Designs)
  • Nuvo:  Glitter Drops:  White Blizzard
  • Miscellaneous
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;

No Tricks…Just Treats

Halloween, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, ,

Welcome Everyone;

Time is certainly passing by.  Halloween is almost here, and it is going to be so very different this year with global events that are currently taking place.

For today’s card, I have the adorable Pumpkin Treat from High High Stamps.  This is a very CAS card.  After colouring the image with copic markers, I cut it out using the Pleated Circle Die from Gina Marie Designs.  Some Twine and enamel dots finished it off.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Pumpkin Treat – J104, No Tricks – D231– High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP:  Bewitched – Echo Park
  • Copic Markers:
    • YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
    • YR18 – Sanguine, YR16 – Apricot, YR15 – Pumpkin Yellow
    • N8 – Neutral Gray No. 8, N6 – Neutral Gray No. 6, N4 – Neutral Gray No. 4
  • Die:  Pleated Circles – Gina Marie Designs
  • Zig Wink of Stella:  Clear
  • Miscellaneous:  Twine and enamel dots
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;

Santa…I Tried!

High Hopes Stamps, Sue, , , ,

Welcome Everyone;

September is here and the HH Divas have an array of Fall, Halloween and Christmas cards as our daily inspiration here.

Poor Goliath, he has had a  bit of a tricky time trying to explain to Santa, that his well intention plans of being good and helpful to him have gone a tad astray.  I have no doubt that Goliath Christmas Mouse (High Hopes Stamps) will get it all sorted out eventually.

As I had coloured Goliath with a gray and a warm gray I wasn’t sure which one I should use, so I used both to create two CAS cards.  A start to my Christmas collection of cards.  I used different dies and twine also.

Goliath Christmas Mouse – 1

Goliath Christmas Mouse – 2

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Goliath Christmas Mouse, Santa…I Tried!
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – A Cozy Christams (Echo Park)
  • Copic Markers:
    • Mouse 1: C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1
    • Mouse 2: W3 – Warm Gray No. 3, W2 – Warm Gray No. 2, W00 – Warm Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0
    • Other:  R0000 – Pink Beryl, R000 – Cherry White, T8 – Toner Gray No. 8, T6 – Toner Gray No. 6, T0 – Toner Gray No. 0
  • Dies:  Peakaboo Square & Pleated Circles both from Gina Marie Designs
  • Enamel Dots:  A Cozy Christmas (Echo Park)
  • Nuvo Glitter Accents:  Fresh Snowfall
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;

Daffodil Bunny

High Hopes Stamps, Sue, , , , ,

Welcome everyone;

Besides being a brand new month, High Hopes Stamps has a brand new release for August.  There is no doubt that Daffodil Bunny is a very adorable stamp.
After colouring both stamped images with Copic Markers, I cut them out using different dies. The papers used were all from Lawn Fawn.  Ribbon, twine, enamel dots and jewels finished off both CAS cards

Daffodil Bunny 1

Daffodil Bunny 2

Supplies used:
  • Stamps:  Daffoldil Bunny SLF006 — August 2020 Release, Card 1 – Smiling H262, Card 2 – Smell the Flowers  G189 — all High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Perfectly Plaid – Spring, Spring Fling (Card 1), Dandy Day (Card 2) all from Lawn Fawn
  • Copic Markers:
    • YG11 – Mignonette, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG17 – Grass Green
    • YR15 – Pumpkin Yellow, Y17 – Golden Yellow, Y15 – Cadminium Yellow, Y13 – Lemon Yellow, Y11 – Pale Yellow
    • Card 1:  E50 – Egg Shell, E50 – Milky White, E53 – Raw Silk, G000 – Crystal Opal, G00 – Jade Green, R29 – Lipstick Red
    • Card 2:  R00 – Pinkish White, R000 – Cherry White, W3 – Warm Gray No. 3, W1 – Warm Gray No. 1, W000 – Warm Gray No. 000, Colourless Blender, R46 – Strong Red, BG000 – Pale Aqua
  • Dies:  Card 1 – Wonky Stitched Circles – Gina Marie Designs; Card 2 – Double Stitched In & Out Squares – Gina Marie Designs
  • Nuvo: Card 1 only —  Jewel Drops – Limoncello, Crystal Drops – Calming Aqua
  • Miscellaneous:  Ribbon, Twine and Enamel Dots, Jewels
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;