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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;

Warmth & Joy….

High Hopes Stamps, Summer 2020 Release, , ,

Hi Everyone;

Another week has gone by and Friday is here again.  For today’s card, I’m sharing another new image

from the Summer 2020 Release; the adorable A Tulip for You.

After colouring the image with Copic Markers, I cut it out using the Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics B.  Being a CAS card, some butterflies, ribbon and enamel dots finished off the card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  A Tulip for You TLF016 and Warmth and Joy J059 — both from High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Bloom Street from Pink Paislee
  • Copic Markers:
    • Bunnies:  E34 – Toast, E33 – Sand, E31 – Brick Beige, E30 – Bisque, C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C2 – Cool Gray No. 2, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1, R200 – Pinkish White, R01 – Pinkish Vanilla, R20 – Blush
    • Tulips & Flowers:  R85 – Rose Red, R83 – Rose Mist, R81 – Rose Pink, BV0000 – Pale Thistle, BV000 – Irridescent Mauve, BV00 Mauve Shadow
    • Grass:  YG17 – Grass Green, YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette
    • Tree Trunk:  E29 – Burnt Umber, E27 – Africano, E25 – Caribe Cocoa
  • Dies:  A2 Matting Basics B from Spellbinders; Butterflies
  • Miscellaneous:  Ribbon 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;

Sending Hugs and Kisses…..

High Hopes Stamps, Summer 2020 Release, , ,

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……

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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,

Our friendship is magic!

Friendship, Magic, ,

Welcome All;

Another month is almost over, and we are all still at home.  Even though summer is approaching we are still advised against having family gatherings.  A hard thing to do as we all want to be outside and enjoying ourselves along with family and friends.

All of our friendships during these times are without a doubt more precious and magical.Well Henry is here to share some magic and cheer everyone up during these hard times. 

For today’s post I used the magical Henry the Great from High Hopes Stamps.  After colouring the image with Copic Markers, I cut it out using the Wonky Stitched Squares Die.  The piece of white on the left hand side does have a pattern on it, but unfortunately the photo doesn’t pick up the design very well.  Some YNS Gumdrops finish off the design.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Henry the Great (R087), Magic Friendship (F234) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP: Brights – DCWV, Whites – DCWV, Scallops – LawnFawn
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Pink Fruit, E01 – Pink Flamingo, R20 – Blush
    • Hair:  E33 – Sand, E30 – Bisque, E21 – Baby Skin Pink
    • Suit:  N9 – Neutral Gray No. 9, N8 – Neutral Gray No. 8, N6 – Neutral Gray No. 6
    • Shoes:  N3 – Neutral Gray No. 3, N1 – Neutral Gray No. 1, N0 – Neutral Gray No. 0
    • Bunnies:  R000 – Cherry White, R00 – Pinkish White, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C00 – Cool Gray No. 00
    • Other:  R46 – Strong Red, R29 – Lipstick Red, R27 – Cadmium Red, E57 – Light Walnut, BG0000 – Snow Green
  • Dies: Wonky Stitched Dies — Gina Marie Designs
  • YNS Gumdrops

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.

Now to get your creativity flowing, checkout the  High Hopes Website as there is a Store Wide sale, save 20% off right now when you use the coupon Code Love at the checkout!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day. 

Hugs,

Welcome Little One!

Baby, High Hopes Stamps, Sue, ,

Welcome Everyone;

As Friday is here again, this means another weekend will begin in a few hours.  This is also a long weekend as Monday is a holiday here.  Another day of relaxation, which means more creative time for crafting.

For today’s CAS card, I have used the adorable Oops Ellie paired with Welcome Little One, both from High Hopes Stamps. After colouring Ellie with Copic Markers, I cut it out with a Pleated Circle Die.  Some ribbon and Nuvo Bubblegum Blush Crystal Drops finished the card off.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Oops Ellie (R084), Welcome Little One! (F239) — High Hopes Stamps 
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP – Sweet Baby (Your Next Stamp)
  • Copic Markers:
    • C3 – Cool Gray No. 3, C2 – Cool Gray No. 2, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, C00 – Cool Gray No. 00
    • R0000 – Pink Beryl, R000 – Cherry White, R01 – Pinkish Vanilla
    • RV11 – Pink, RV10 – Pale Pink
  • Die:  Pleated Circle – Gina Marie Designs
  • Nuvo Crystal Drops: Bubblegum Blush
  • Zig Wink of Stella:  Clear 

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.

Now to get your creativity flowing, checkout the  High Hopes Website as there is a Store Wide sale, save 20% off right now when you use the coupon Code Love at the checkout!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day. 

Hugs,

Wrinkles are hereditary….

High Hopes Stamps, Seniors, Sue, , ,

Hello everyone;

Hmm, Irma is definitely busy ironing out the wrinkles on the towel and maybe she is trying to get ride of the wrinkles.

Now it could be debatable as to whether wrinkles are hereditary… and that we get them from our children.  They could be considered hereditary as we did frown a lot because of their antics and frowning causes  wrinkles… just saying it is a possibility

After colouring Ironing Irma (High Hopes Stamps) with Copic Markers, I used a Double Stitched Rectangle Die from Gina Marie Designs to cut it out.  A piece of Mulberry paper was cut out with the same die.  Some ribbon, Prima flowers – with a dab of Morning Dew from Nuvo Crystal Drops in the center and Your Next Stamps Enamel Dots finished off the card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Ironing Erma (T085), From Our Children (J080) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  Xpress It Blending Cardstock; DP – I’d Rather Be Crafting
  • Copic Markers:
    • Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Skin White, R20 – Blush
    • Hair:  E33 – Sand, E31 – Brick Beige, B30 – Bisque
    • Eyes: B60 – Pale Blue Gray
    • Dress:  R85 – Rose Red, R83 – Rose Mist, R81 – Rose Pink
    • Apron:  G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
    • Shoes:  N3 – Neutral Gray No. 3, N1 – Neutral Gray No. 1, N0 – Neutral Gray No. 0
    • Other: YG18 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette, C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C0 – Cool Gray No. 0, E42 – Sand White, Y18 – Lightning Yellow, Yr15 – Pumpkin Yellow, E50 – Egg Shell, E51 – Milky White, R46 – Strong Red
  • Double Stitched Die — Gina Marie Designs
  • Spectrum Noir Sparkle Glitter Pen: Clear
  • Nuvo Crystal Drops: Morning Dew

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.

Now to get your creativity flowing, checkout the  High Hopes Website as there is a Store Wide sale, save 20% off right now when you use the coupon Code Love at the checkout!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.

Hugs,

 

Any Direction You Choose!

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Hi Everyone;

It is hard to believe that six weeks have gone by with working at home, children doing their schooling in an online environment.  This is becoming such a new normal.  Kudos to all our wonderful frontline workers.

Today’s card is featuring Little Reader paired with Any Direction You Choose, both from High Hopes Stamps and is for all the children finding themselves in a strange new world of schooling at home.  There is such a wonderful world of adventures waiting for them between the covers of all sorts of books.

After colouring the image, I used a Spellbinders Square Die to cut it out.  A Peel Off border sticker was added to the outside edge.  A Peel Off border was added to the border of the sentiment also.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Little Reader (K119) and Any Direction You Choose (L044) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Perfectly Plaid – Spring (Lawn Fawn)
  • Copic Markers:
    • YG06 – Yellowish Green, YG05 – Salad, YG03 – Yellow Green, YG01 – Bice
    • R20 – Blush, B60 – Pale Blue Gray
    • E43 – Sand White, E41 – Pearl White, E40 – Brick White
    • E333 – Sand, E31 – Brick Beige, E30 – Bisque
  • Die:  Squares — Spellbinders
  • Peel Off Stickers

While having a coffee or tea break, do stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog as daily inspiration is posted by the HH Divas. We would love for you to stop by and visit. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Don’t forget to check out the High Hopes Website as there is a Store Wide sale, save 20% off right now when you use the coupon Code Love at the checkout!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.

Hugs,

Have a Tea-Riffic Day!

High Hopes Stamps, Sue, Uncategorized, ,

Welcome back Everyone;

It seems that Friday has rolled around and for today’s post I have used the sweet Summertime Tea Cup for today’s card.

After colouring the image with Copic Markers, I cut it out using the Pleated Circles Die from Gina Marie Designs.  Some Lacey border trim and Your Next Stamps were added to the card.

Supplies used:

  • Stamps:  Summertime Tea Cup (J022) and Tea-Riffic Day (F124) — High Hopes Stamps
  • Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP – Vintage Tea Garden (Crafter’s Companion) 
  • Copic Markers:
    • E42 – Sand White, E41 – Pearl White, E40 – Brick White
    • E33 – Sand, E31 – Brick Beige, E30 – Bisque
    • YG13 – Chartreuse, YG11 – Mignonette, YG09 – Lettuce Green
    • R85 – Rose Red, R83 – Rose Mist, R81 – Rose Pink
    • G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green
  • Pleated Circle Die Set – Gina Marie Designs
  • Lace Borders (Do Crafts)
  • Nuvo Jewel Drops — Morning Dew
  • Your Next Stamps:  Jewels

While having a tea-riffic break, do stop by the High Hopes Stamps Blog as daily inspiration is posted by the HH Divas. We would love for you to stop by and visit. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

There is no better time to do a little shopping over at the High Hopes Stamps website store!! As there is a sale going on! click HERE to
SAVE 20% STORE WIDE
Use coupon code LOVE

Wishing everyone to stay healthy and safe. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.

Hugs,

Hugs,