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Sending Hugs and Kisses…..

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Hi Everyone;

We are now officially half way through the year and some restrictions are being lifted.  Hopefully, they will be able to stay in place and this will become the new normal; — time will tell.

This might cheer people up — High Hopes Stamps has a brand new Summer 2020 Release.  For today’s card I have used the adorable Willa with a Flower.  After colouring the image with Copic Markers, I cut it out using the Stitched Ovals from Tutti Designs.  Using the larger size of the same die, I cut out two pieces of mulberry paper — my stash of this awesome paper is low and I have had no luck in finding any stores that stock it.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Will with a Flower (SLF008) and Get Well Wishes Scripts (H067) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP — Dandy Days & Speckles both from Lawn Fawn; Mulberry Paper
  • Copic Markers:
    • Willa: W00 – Warm Gray No. 00, W0 – Warm Gray No. 0, W2 – Warm Gray No. 2, W3 – Warm Gray No. 3, W5 – Warm Gray No. 5, E02 – Fruit Pink, R11 – Pale Cherry Pink, R20 – Blush
    •  Eyes: BG0000 – Snow Green, B60 – Pale Blue Gray
    •  Grass & Flower:  YG17 – Grass Green, GY13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette, BV000 – Iridescent Mauve, BV00 –   Mauve Shadow, BV01 – Viola, YG01 – Green Bice
    •  Bee:  Y19 – Napoli Yellow, Y17 – Golden Yellow, YR01 – Peach Puff, YR02 – Light Orange
    • Lady Bug:  R17 – Lipstick Orange, 100 – Black
  • Scalloped Stitched Nesting Ovals — Tutti Designs
  • Nuvo Crystal Drops:  Morning Dew
  • Enamel Dots – Gina Marie Designs

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 what the HH Divas have been up to.  We post daily and would love it if you stop by.  You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs;

Sand between your toes……

High Hopes Stamps, Summer, , , ,

Welcome Everyone:

The weather has definitely been better and summer is approaching.  This means that more time can be spent at the various beaches.  One of the best things to do during this time is to go to the beaches, play in the sand, make sand castles and just walk along the beaches feeling the sand between your toes….

For today’s card, I used the adorable Beach Girl Patti stamp from High Hopes Stamps.  I used Copic Markers to colour the image.

Supplies used: 

  • Stamps:  Beach Girl Patti (Q028), Sandy Toes (J065) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Beach Bum — Fancy Pants
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Skin White
    • Hair:  E50 – Egg Shell, E51  – Brick Beige, E20 – Caribe Cocoa
    • Other:  N0 – Neutral Gray No. 0, N2 – Neutral Gray No. 2, BV0000 – Pale Thistle, BV00 – Mauve Shadow, B60 – Pale Blue Gray, BG70 – Ocean Mist, Y35 – Maize, Y32 – Cashmeree
  • Spellbinders Die:  A2 Matting Basics B
  • Nuvo Jewel Drops:  Orange Marmalade   

For some daily inspiration stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog to see what the HH Divas have been up to.  We would love it if you stop by.  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, , , ,

Hi Everyone:

Another week has been and gone and Friday is here again.  For today’s post, I have used the adorable Albert’s Gift from High Hopes Stamps.  Albert definitely has a gift and something to say to his special someone.

I coloured Albert with Copic Markers, I used the Stitched Squares Dies from Your Next Stamp to cut him out.   A die from the Stitched Hearts Nesting Designs from Tutti Designs was used to cut some hearts out using different papers from the Bloom Street paper packa ge.  Some twine and rhinestones were used to finish off the design.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Albert’s Gift (Q058), I Love You! (D004) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Bloom Street — Pink Paisley
  • Copic Markers:
    • Albert:  G85 – Verdigris, G82 – Spring Dim Green, G46 – Mistletoe, G43 – Pistachio, G40 – Dim Green
    • Flowers:  R89 – Dark Red, R83 – Rose Mist, R81 – Rose Pink, YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
  • Dies:  Stitched Hearts Nesting Designs — Tutti Designs; Stitched Squares – Your Next Stamps
  • Rhinestones:  Lippy Red, Antique Rose — Kaisercraft

For some daily inspiration stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog to 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,

Be My Valentine!

High Hopes Stamps, Love, Sue, , , ,

Welcome Everyone;

Another week has been and gone and over here at the High Hopes Stamps this month we are celebrating everything Love.

For today’s card, which is a CAS,  I have used the adorable Heartstrings Monkey from High Hopes Stamps, and he has his string of Love for his special someone to see.

After stamping the image on XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markers.  I then cut it out using the Spellbinders Square Die and then mounted it on the Squares Hearts that I rotated.

I cut the sentiment up so that it could be placed in different places.  The hearts are the leftovers from the Hearts Square Die.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Heartstrings Monkey (M147), Sm Fancy Be My Valentine (F001) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Watercolour Wishes & Speckles (both from Lawn Fawn)
  • Copic Markers;
    • E37 Sepia, E35 -Chamois, E34 – Toast
    • E50 – Egg Shell, E51 – Milky White
    • R21 – Sardonyx, R20 – Blush
    • Spellbinders Dies:  Square Hearts; Squares
    • Wink of Stella – Clear
    • YNS Gumdrops

Daily inspiration is posted by the High Hopes Design Team on the High Hopes Stamps Blog and  Facebook.  While you are having a coffee or tea break, we would love for you to stop by for a visit.   You can also follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Happy Halloween!

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Welcome HH fans;

Another summer has been and gone, and school has started.  For the month of September the HH Divas creative inspirations will be featuring Halloween cards.

For today’s post, I have used Angel Bear Witch.  After stamping the image on XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markers.  I then cut it out using a Wonky Oval Die.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Angel Bear Witch (S166), Happy Halloween! (E234) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Boos & Brews, October 31st (both from Doodlebug)
  • Copic Markers:
    • E35 – Chamois, E33 – Sand, E31 – Brick Beige
    • Y19 – Napoli Yellow, Y18 – Lightning Yellow, Y17 – Golden Yellow
    • V25 – Pale Blueberry, V22 – Ash Lavender, V20 – Wisteria
    • V17 – Amethyst, V15 – Mallow, V12 – Pale Lilac
    • N3 – Neutral Gray No. 3, N2 – Neutral Gray No. 2, N1 – Neutral Gray No. 1
    • T9 – Toner Gray No. 9, T7 – Toner Gray No. 7, T6 – Toner Gray No. 6
    • YR09 -Chinese Orange, YR07 – Cadmium Orange, YR04 – Chrome Orange
  • Die: Wonky Ovals (Gina Marie Designs)

Besides finding daily inspiration here on the High Hopes Blog, you can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Christmas Joy

Christmas in July, High Hopes Stamps, One Crazy Stamper, Sue, , ,

Welcome HH and OCS fans;

We can’t win with the weather, if it isn’t freezing cold, it is raining cats and dogs and then there is the never ending heat wave.  As we are currently in the midst of a heat wave, what better way of cool off than by creating Christmas cards in July.

Yes it is 5 months before Christmas, but it is a great time to start the stash that will be needed for when Christmas does arrive.

For today’s card I have used Christmas Joy Snowy from High Hopes Stamps.  I usually don’t do an inside for the card, but I did this time using the sentiment Sparkle & Cheer also from High Hopes Stamps.

Inside of card

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Christmas Joy Snowy (S228), Sparkle & Cheer (LL002) from High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – I Love Christmas (Echo Park)
  • Copic Markers:
    • YR07 – Cadmium Orange, YR04 – Chrome Orange
    • G46 – Mistletoe, G43 – Pistachio
    • E40 – Brick White, E41 – Pearl White, E42 – Sand White
    • N8 – Neutral Gray No. 8, N7 – Neutral Gray No. 7, N5 – Neutral Gray No. 5, N3 – Neutral Gray No. 3
    • R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red, R20 – Blush
    • C00 – Cool Gray No. 00
  • Atyou Spica Glitter Pen — Red
  • Spellbinders Dies
  • Enamel Dots – I love Christmas (Echo Dots)

As well as stopping by the High Hopes Stamps and One Crazy Stamper blogs, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Instagram for some daily inspiration by the Design Team Divas.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Spring Follows!

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Welcome HH and OCS Fans;

It seems that winter doesn’t want to go away for now…. but it will and spring will follow.  I can’t wait for Spring to really arrive.  It is one of my favourite seasons as it signifies new beginnings — grass starts to grow, leaves sprout on the trees, flowers start to bloom, and mother nature with baby bunnies, birds and other wildlife.  It is an uplifting time of the year for me.

For today’s card, I have used the High Hopes Stamps called Garden Gate Background, Landing Birdie and Spring Follows.  The Garden Gate Background  and Landing Birdie were coloured with Copic Markers. I fuzzy cut the Landing Birdie (I definitely need to get a Brother Scan & Cut).  My original intention was to put Birdie on a wobble, but even the mini wobble was too big.  I added a layer of glue dots to build it up a bit, so it gives the appearance that he is not flat against the gate.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Garden Gate Background (U012), Landing Birdie (H185), Spring Follows (LL009) all from High Hopes Rubber Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Spring Plaid (Lawn Fawn)
  • Copic Markers:
    • E21 – Baby Skin Pink, E23 – Hazelnut, E25 – Caribe Cocoa, E27 – Africano, E29 – Burnt Umber, E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E40 – Brick white, E41 – Pearl White – E42 – Sand White
    • YG11 – Mignonette, YG12 – Chartreuse
    • BV000 – Iridescent Mauve, BV00 – Mauve Shadow, BV01 – Viola
    • Y17 – Golden Yellow, Y19 – Napoli Yellow, YR16 – Apricot
    • B000 – Pale Porcelain Blue, B00 – Frost Blue, B21 – Baby Blue, B23 – Phthalo Blue
    • N0- Neutral Gray No. 0, N2 – Neutral Gray No. 2
  • Your Next Stamps Gumdrops
  • Lawn Fawn Hemp
  • Zig Wink of Stella – Clear

Be sure to stop by the One Crazy Stamper and High Hopes Stamps blogs and Facebook Pages for some daily inspiration from the Design Team Divas.  You can also follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Hugs,

Christmas Joy

Christmas/Winter, One Crazy Stamper, Sue, ,

I don’t know about you, but I have always associated gingerbread with Christmas.  The fresh aroma of gingerbread cooking seems to feel the air with the Christmas spirit and joy.

For today’s card I have used the adorable Ginger Family in Heart.  I coloured the image with copics and added some Nuvo Crystal Glaze and Nuvo Glitter Accents Fresh Snowfall.  The embellishments on the side are from BoBunny’s Christmas Wood shapes and were coloured with some  Zig Wink of Stella Pens. I then used a Clear Spectrum Noir Sparkle Glitter Pen to add some glitter.

Supplies used;

Do find some time to come and play along in our Christmas/Winter challenge.  We can’t wait to see what you create!

Thanks for stopping by and until next time, happy crafting.

Hugs,

Sneak Peak

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Hello Everyone;

Hope you all had a good Christmas and Happy New Year. New and exciting things are going to be happening at One Crazy Stamper this year.

To start off the year Lora, the new owner of High Hopes Stamps has a brand new release debuting on Thursday, January 8th.

In the meantime, we are having Sneak Peaks. I have used this adorable bear with her parasol or umbrella.

sneak_peak

Supplies used:

  • Stamp: High Hope Rubber Stamps – January 2015 release
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  X-Press It Cardstock, DP – Bella (Wild Rose Studio) my stash
  • Copic Markers:  Bear: E50 – Egg Shell, E51 – Milky White, E53 – Raw Silk, R20 – Blush; Dress: BV0000 – Pale Thistle, BV000- Iridescent Mauve, BV00 – Mauve Shadow; Leaves: YG13 – Chartreuse, YG17 – Grass Green;  Flower:  Y06 – Yellow; B32 – Pale Blue; Parasol/Umbrella: B32 – Pale Blue, B60 – Pale Blue Gray, BG70 – Ocean Mist
  • Atyou Spica Glitter Pens:  13 – Lilac
  • Miscellaneous:  Brads and Rhinestones (both from my stash); White Ribbon

We have a brand new challenge on the OCS blog for January and the theme is blue, white & an embellishment. If you need any supplies to enter your project, check out Lora’s OCS store for some great products.  Remember, you can use any image except digital images.

Keep crafting and have fun!

Hugs,

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