Happy Mother's Day

Welcome Everyone;   

Spring is in the air, and with that brings new arrivals.  Whether, they be flowers, baby birds & chicks.  Also, High Hopes Stamps' newest release "Spring Fever" is in full swing.

For today's card, I have used the adorable Momma's Love from this new release and paired it with a Happy Mother's Day stamp.  After stamping and colouring the image with Copic Markers, I cut the main image out with the Eyelet Elegance Rectangle Die.  I also cut two more pieces out using mulberry paper and some design paper and layered them behind the main focal point.

Some lace, flowers, butterfly dies and enamel dots finished off this not my typical CAS style card.

Supplies used:

• Stamps:  Momma's Love - TDG030 -- "Spring Fever" Release, Happy Mother's Day - FLL029 -- both from High Hopes Stamps
• Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
• Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP - Perflectly Plaid - Spring & Spring Fling both from Lawn Fawn, Dots & Stripes - Spring -- Echo Park, Mulberry Paper, Shimmer Sheetz - Elizabeth Crafts
• Copic Markers
• Y11 - Pale Yellow, Y13 - Lemon Yellow, Y15 - Cadmium Yellow, Y17 - Golden Yellow
• R81 - Rose Pink, R83 - Rose Mist
• YG11 - Mignonette, YG13 - Chartreuse, YG17 - Grass Green
• BG0000 - Snow Green
• Dies:
• Eyelet Elegance Rectangle -- Gina Marie Designs
• Butterflies -- Impression Obsession
• Miscelanneous:  Lace, Flowers, Enamel Dots

Have a coffee break and take a peak at the Spring Fever Release and other adorable stamps over at High Hopes Stamps.  For inspiration visit the  High Hopes Blog and Facebook page to see the creations by the Design Team.  

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Some Bunny..........

Hi Everyone;

The recent rain has washed the last of the snow away, and Spring seems to have finally arrived.  The tulips and daffodils are beginning to sprout through the ground.  For me, Spring is the start of new beginnings -- 

Over at High Hopes Stamps, the 'vault' has been opened again and the "Spring Fever" collection is being re-released.

For today's card I have used the adorable Bunny Hugs stamp and paired it with the Some Bunny Sentiment.  After stamping and colouring the imag with Copic Markers, I used a Scalloped Die to cut it out.  Some ribbon, flowers and enamel dots finished off this CAS card.

Supplies used:

• Stamps:  Bunny Hugs - TDG028, Some Bunny - FDG032 -- both from the Spring Fever Release, High Hopes Stamps
• Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
• Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP - Hello Easter - Echo Park
• Copic Markers:
• Skin:  E0000 - Floral White, E000 - Pale Fruit Pink, E00 - Cotton Pearl
• Hair:  E30 - Bisque, E31 - Brick Beige, E33 - Sand
• Outfit:  G0000 - Crystal Opal, G000 - Pale Green, G00 - Jade Green
• Bunny:  E50 - Egg Shell, E51 - Milky White, E53 - Raw Silk
• Bunny Outfit:  Y17 - Golden Yellow, Y18 - Lightning Yellow
• Die:  Scalloped Oval Die -- Gina Marie Designs
• Miscellaneous:  Flowers, Ribbon, Enamel Dots

Have a coffee break and take a peak at the Spring Fever Release and other adorable stamps over at High Hopes Stamps.  For inspiration visit the  High Hopes Blog and Facebook page to see the creations by the Design Team.  

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Some Bunny Loves You

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,

Sorry I'm a Little Behind!

Hi Everyone;

There are times when I am and seem to be behind in everything.  Sometime it's something I'm working on for work.  Other times it's something like housework, which is always behind.

Now if I didn't want to play with this adorable Turtle Peak paired with the sentiment called Sorry I'm from High Hopes Stamps' latest release "This & That".  I probably wouldn't be behind so much ....  maybe, maybe not...  These stamps are just so adorable and fun to play with.

After colouring the image with Copic Markers, I used only on the Square Outline Die to cut a plain square and mounted it on to beige cardstock.  Some Morning Dew (Nuvo Crystal Drops) was added to the flower centers, and the enamel dots finish off this very simple CAS card.

Supplies used:

• Stamps:  Turtle Peak - SLF033, Sorry I'm - FLL030; both from High Hopes Stamps "This & That" Release
• Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
• Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP - Limeade Swiss Dots, Limeade Gingham Linen from Doodlebug"s Surgar & Cream pack
• Copic Markers:
• YG17 - Grass Green, YG13 - Chartreuse, YG - Mignonette
• YG95 - Pale Olive, YG93 - Grayish Yellow, YG91 - Putty
• Dies:  
• Square Border from the Square Wonky Stitched set -- Gina Marie Dies
• Distress Rectangle - Spellbinders
• Nuvo Crystal Drops - Mornign Dew
• Miscellaneous: Flowers, 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,

Birthday Wishes

Hi Everyone;

Another month has gone by and March is here, bringing with it a brand new release from High Hopes Stamps called "This & That".  

For today's card, I have used the adorable Fairy On A Leaf, from this new release.  While trying to decide on what colours to use, and as I couldn't, I made two cards using Fairy On A Leaf and paired them with different birthday sentiments. Happy Birthday Script and Birthday Wishes.

After collouring the images with Copic Markers, I then cut them out using the Loopy Ovals and Double Stitched Squares Dies.  Some Morning Dew Nuvo Crystal Drops was added to the flowers and Clear Zig Wink of Stella was added to her wings.

 

Supplies used:

• Stamps:  Fairy On A Leaf -- SLF01, Happy Birthday Script - FDG028and  Birthday Wishes - FDG024; from High Hopes Stamps new release "This & That"
• Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
• Paper: XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP - Simply Spring - Doodlebug, Simply Plaid Spring - Lawn Fawn
• Copic Markers:
• Skin:  E0000 - Floral White, E000 - Pale Fruit Pink, E00 - Cotton Pearl
• Hair:  E30 - Bisque, E31 - Brick Beige, E33 - Sand
• Clothes & Shoes: 1st card - R85 - Rose Red, R83 - Rose Mist, R81 - Rose Pink; 2nd card - BV0000 - Pale Thistle, BV01 - Viola, BV02 - Prune
• Wings:  BG0000 - Snow Green
• Flowers:  Y19 - Napoli Yellow, Y15 - Cadmium Yellow, Y18 - Lightning Yellow, R85, R83, R81 and BV0000, BV01, BV02
• Leaves:  YG17 - Grass Green, YG13 - Chartreuse, YG11 - Mignonette
• Lady Bug:  N9 - Neutral Gray No. 9, R46 - Strong Red
• Dies: Loopy Ovals & Double Stitched Square -- both from Gina Marie Designs
• Zig Wink of Stella - Clear -- for the wings
• Nuvo Crystal Drops -- Morning Dew -- on the flowers
• Miscellaneous:  Enamel Dots, Ribbon, & Flower

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,

Magical Moments

Hi Everyone;

Wherever we go, wherever we are; whether it be at a park, or home or with loved ones or friends, there are always some magical moments to be found.  It certainly looks like these Dragon Pals, are having a magical moment with their dragonfly friend.

For today's card, I have used the adorable Dragon Pals stamp, paired with the Magical Moments sentiment.  Both are fom High Hopes Stamps. 

After stamping the image onto copic friendly paper, I coloured it with Copic Markers and then cut it out using the Double Stitched die from Gina Marie Designs.  One of the Stitched Nesting Tags Die was used to cut a piece of cardstock and design paper out.  Some jewels finished off this CAS card.

Supplies used:

• Stamps: Dragon Pals - TT140, Magical Moments - GG032; High Hopes Stamps
• Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
• Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP - Candy Carnival - Doodlebug and from my stash
• Copic Markers:
• Dragons: YG17 - Grass Green, YG05 - Salad, YG03 - Yellow Green, YG01 - Green Bice, YG00 - Mimosa Yellow, Y15 - Cadmium Yellow, Y17 - Golden Yellow, W00 - Warm Gray No. 00
• Dragonfly:  B91 - Pale Grayish Blue, B93 - Light Crockery Blue, B95 - Light Grayish Cobalt
• Ground:  E30 - Bisque, E31 - Brick Beige, E34 - Toast 
• Dies: Double Stitched Rectangles - Gina Marie Designs, Stitched Nesting Tags
• Miscellaneous:  Jewels

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,

Snowballs for Sale

Hi Everyone;

Even though it has been raining here, we are due to receive a dumping of snow.  This will be perfect for those snowball fights; another fun winter activity for all.

For today's card, I have used the adorable Snowman Stack, from High Hopes Stamps and there is no doubt that these snowmen are already for an epic snowball fight.  After stamping the image onto copic friendly paper, I than coloured it with Copic Markers.  It was then cut out using one of the Spellbinders Matting Basics dies.  Glacier Jewels were added to the snowflakes' centers, while some White Blizzard Nuvo Glitter Accents finished off the card.

Supplies used:

• Stamp:  Snowman Stack -- TT003; High Hopes Stamps
• Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
• Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP - Winter Wonderland - Doodlebug
• Copic Markers:
• Snowmen:  B91 - Pale Grayish Blue, B93 - Light Crockery Blue, B95 - Light Grayish Cobalt; V01 - Heath, V000 - Pale Heath, V0000 - Rose Quartz; BG13 - Mint Green, BG11 - Moon White, BG10 - Cool Shadow; R01 - Pinkish Vanilla, N9 Neutral Gray No. 9
• Shovel:  C00 - Cool Gray No. 00, C0 - Cool Gray No. 0, C1 - Cool Gray No. 1
• Sign:  E30 - Bsique, E31 - Brick Beige, E33 - Sand
• Other:  BG0000 - Snow Green
• Dies:  Matting Basics A & B -- Spellbinders: Mini Snowflakes
• Nuvo Glitter Accents:  White Blizzard    

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,

      

No Bones About it......

Hi Folks;

As Valentine's day is almost here, I thought it was time to make a Valentine's Day card.  There is no doubt that High Hopes Stamps has some very cute images that make great Valentine cards.

Now as I know a few people that have dogs and puppies as pets, No Bones Doggy would be just perfect for the card.

After stamping the image onto friendly copic paper, I coloured it with Copic Markers.  I used a Spellbinders Labels die to cut the image out.  Using Mulberry Paper, I cut some small hearts out and added a jewel to the center.  

Supplies used:

• Stamp:  No Bones Doggy (M131) -- High Hopes Stamps
• Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
• Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, Mulberry Paper
• Copic Markers:
• Dog: E30 - Bisque, E31 - Brick Beige, E33 - Sand, E0000 - Floral White, W00 - Warm Gray No. 00, W0 - Warm Gray No. 0, W1 - Warm Gray No. 1, N8 - Neutral Gray No. 8
• Collar:  N1 - Neutral Gray No. 1, R46 - Strong Red
• Bone:  E40 - Brick White, E41 - Pearl White, E42 - Sand White
• Dies:  Spellbinders Labels Twenty-Two; Stitched Nested Hearts - Tutti Designs
• Miscellaneous: Jewels

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,

Magical Moments are Everywhere

Welcome Friends;

As well as another week gone by, so has January.  Time is either at a standstill or flies by.  Either way we need to enjoy the magical moments that are everywhere.

For today's card, I used Wizarding Gnome and paired it with Magical Moments (both from High Hopes Stamps).  Hopefully, he can give us all plenty of these magical moments.

After stamping the image onto some XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markers.  Using the Stitched Wonky Oval Die, I cut the coloured image out as well as to plain ovals using some design & mulberry papers.  After assembling the pieces together, I added some German Glass Glitter Shards to the sides of the main image.  Some other Glitter and Enamel Dots finished off this CAS card.

Supplies used:

• Stamps:  Wizarding Gnome - SS039, Magical Moments - GG032; both from High Hopes Stamps
• Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
• Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP: Bewitched (Echo Park), Mulberry Paper
• Copic Markers:
• Skin:  E0000 - Floral White, E000 - Pale Fruit Pink, E00 - Cotton Pearl
• Beard:  C00 - Cool Gray No. 00, C0 - Cool Gray No. 1, C1 - Cool Gray No. 1
• Clothes & Hat:  V95 - Light Grape, V93 - Early Grape, V91 - Pale Grape
• Shoes:  W4 - Warm Gray No. 4 , W2 - Warm Gray No. 2, W0 - Warm Gray No. 0
• Book:  E40 - Brick White, E41 - Pearl White, E42 - Sand White
• Ball:  BG0000 - Snow Green
• Other:  Y17 - Golden Yellow, Y15 - Cadminium Yellow, Y13 - Lemon Yellow
• Die:  Stitched Wonky Ovals - Gina Marie Designs
• Miscellaneous:  Ice Resin German Glass Glitter Shards: Primrose, Antique Gold; Enamel Dots, Glitter 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,

Friends are the Best Collectibles

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 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

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

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

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,

Merry Christmas

Welcome Everyone;

Christmas will be here in another week and it's hard to believe that another year is almost over.

For today's card, I have used the adorable Christmas Gofer paired with the Merry Christmas sentiment stamps.  Both are from the Woodland Winter Release by High Hopes Stamps.

After stamping the image onto some Copic Markers friendly paper, I used a square die to cut it out.  Some Nuvo Glitter Accents - White Blizard was added to the snow and the trim on the hat.  Some enamel dots finished off this CAS card.

Supplies used:

• Stamps:  Christmas Gofer - TDG003, Merry Christmas - FDG008 -- Woodland Winter Release, High Hopes Stamps
• Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
• Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP - North Pole Trading Co., - Photoplay, Red Mulberry Paper
• Copic Markers
• E33 - Sand, E31 - Brick Beige, E30 - Bisque
• N8 - Neutral Gray No. 8, N7 - Neutral Gray No. 7, N6 - Neutral Gray No. 6
• G17 - Forest Green, G16 - MIstletoe, G14 - Apple Green
• R46 - Strong Red, R29 - Lipstick Red, R27 - Cadmium Red
• E40 - Brick White, E41 - Pearl White, E42 - Sand White
• E50 - Egg Shell, E51 - Milky White, E53 - Raw Silk  
• Dies:  Double Stitched Squares & Stitched Nesting Tags both from Gina Marie Design
• Nuvo Glitter Accents:  White Blizard
• Miscellaneous:  Zig Wink of Stella - Clear, Enamel Dots

Come for a visit at High Hopes Stamps and check out the brand new Woodland Winter Release now available at High Hopes Stamps.  If you are in need of some daily inspiration, pop on over to the  High Hopes Stamps Blog, where you can what the HH Divas have created.  You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

 

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Seasons Greetings

Welcome Everyone;

With Christmas just two weeks away, houses are becoming festive with all the decorations on the lawns and front doors of houses.  One of the more traditional Christmas Decorations is hanging a wreath on the front door or a wall and is almost as essential to decorating for yuletide as setting up a Christmas tree and it turns out, that the two traditions come from the same place.

For today's card, I used the Wreath stamp paired with the sentiment Seasons Greetings, both from High Hopes Stamps "Woodland Winter" re release.

After stamping the image on Copic friendly paper, and colouring it, I cut it out with a pleated circle die. I also cut a wreath from a Wreath die and some Christmas Glitter paper from American Crafts, and laid this off to one side of the pleated circle wreath. Some Spectrum Noir Clear Glitter was added to the wreath, and some ribbon and enamel dots finished off this CAS card.

Supplies used:

• Stamps:  Wreath - TDG012, Seasons Greetings - FDG010 both from High Hopes Stamps "Woodland Winter" re Release
• Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
• Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP - Jingle All the Way - Echo Park, Christmas Glitter - American Crafts
• Copic Markers:
• E25 - Caribe Cocoa, E27 - Milk Chocolate
• G12 - Sea Green, G14 - Apple Green, G17 - Forest Green
• G46 - Strong Red
• Dies:  Pleated Circles & Wreath -- both from Gina Marie Designs
• Spectrum Noir Glitter Pen -- Clear
• Miscellaneous:  Ribbon and Enamel Dots

Come for a visit at High Hopes Stamps and check out the brand new Woodland Winter Release now available at High Hopes Stamps.  If you are in need of some daily inspiration, pop on over to the  High Hopes Stamps Blog, where you can what the HH Divas have created.  You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

 

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

A Friend Like Gnome Other

Welcome Everyone;

Well winter is coming, along with plenty of snow.  I know my children enjoyed playing outside when the snow was falling and it was a becoming a mountain.  One of the many fun activities they enjoyed doing was to go sledding, just like these gnomes are doing.

For today's card, I used the cute Let's Go Sledding Stamp paired with Gnome Other.  Both are from the Gnome Mania Release from High Hopes Stamps.  After stamping the image onto XPress It Blending Cardstock, I coloured it with Copic Markers and then cut it out using the Double Stitched Oval Dies.  The Frosty Border, Mini Snowflakes with Glacier Jewels finished off this card.

Supplies used:

• Stamps: Let's Go Sledding -- TLF032, Gnome Other -- FLL015 -- Gnome Mania Release, High Hopes Stamps
• Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
• Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP -- Gnome for the Holidays -- Photo Play
• Copic Markers: 
• Skin:  E0000 - Floral White, E000 - Pale Fruit Pink, E00 - Cotton Pink
• Beards:  W00 - Warm Gray No. 00, W0 - Warm Gray No. 0, W1 - Warm Gray No. 1
• Clothes & Shoes: R46 - Strong Red, R29 - Lipstick Red, R27 - Cadmium Red; B24 - Sky Blue, B23- Phthalo Blue, B21 - Baby Blue; N6 - Neutral Gray No. 6, N2 - Neutral Gray No. 2, N0 - Neutral Gray No. 0
• Sled:  C00 - Cool Gray No. 00, C0 - Cool Gray No. 0, C1 - Cool Gray No. 
• Sakura Gelly Roll Pen: White -- dots on Red Hat
• Dies:  Double Stitched Ovals, Mini Snowflakes - Gina Marie Design;  Frosty Border - Memory Box
• Nuvo Glitter Drops - White Blizzard
• Miscellaneous:  Glacier Jewels - Pink Fresh Studio

Come for a visit at High Hopes Stamps and check out the brand new Gnome Mania Release as well as all the other stamps.  If you are in need of some daily inspiration, pop on over to the  High Hopes Stamps Blog, where you can what the HH Divas have created.  You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Helping My Mojo

Welcome Everyone;

A coffee to go is always a good thing.  Whether it be first thing in the morning, midmorning or afternoon or evening it is mostly for one reason only -- it helps with their mojo.  There is no doubt that it gets one motivated to go about their tasks whatever they may be.  But it is also enjoyable.

For today's card, I have used the adorable Hot Brew and Coffee to Go stamps, both from High Hopes Stamps latest release called Gnome Mania.

Using Tsukinko Memento Tuxedo Black ink, I stamped this image onto XPress It Blending Cardstock and then coloured it with Copic Markers.  I used an Eyelet Elegance Rectangle Die to cut the image out.  Even though it isn't showing up too well, but a Clear Spectrum Noir Sparkle Glitter Pen was used on the alternating stripes of his hat.  Some twine and enamel dots finished off this CAS A2 card.

Supplies used:

• Stamps:  Hot Brew - SLF024, Coffee to Go - FLL020. both from the new Gnome Mania Release, High Hopes Stamps
• Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
• Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP - Capsule Collection - Lincoln Linen (DoCrafts Papermania)
• Copic Markers:
• Skin:  E0000 - Floral White, E000 - Pale Fruit Pink, E00 - Cotton Pearl
• Beard:  C00 - Cool Gray No. 00, C0 - Cool Gray No. 0, C1 - Cool Gray No. 1
• Clothes:  E55 - Light Camel, E53 - Raw Silk, E51 - Milky White, E50 - Egg Shell, C00 - Cool Gray No. 00 for hat
• Shoes:  T3 - Toner Gray No. 3, T2 - Toner Gray No. 2, T0 - Toner Gray No. 0
• Cup:  E19 - Redwood, E18 - Copper, E17 - Reddish Brass
• Spectrum Noir Sparkle Glitter Pen:  Clear (used on the Gray sections of the hat)
• Die:  Eyelet Elegance Rectangle - Gina Marie Designs
• Miscellaneous:  Twine and Enamel Dots

Come for a visit at High Hopes Stamps and check out the brand new Gnome Mania Release as well as all the other stamps.  If you are in need of some daily inspiration, pop on over to the  High Hopes Stamps Blog, where you can what the HH Divas have created.  You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

I Like You a Latte

Welcome Everyone;

Gnome Mania is in full swing over at High Hopes Stamps., and they seem to be all having fun.  Now, this Gnome seems to be Just Relaxin' or slowly waking up.  Either way, he seems to be enjoying a cup of latte.

After stamping the image which is called Just Relaxin' onto some XPress It Blending Cardstock, and then coloured with copic markers.  The image was then cut out using the Lacey Lattice Rectangle Die, from Gina Marie Designs.  Ribbon and enamel dots finished off this card. 

Supplies used:

• Stamps:  Just Relaxin' -- TLF027, You a Latte -- FLL018; both from High Hopes Stamps new Gnome Mania Release
• Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock; DP - Winter Cheer (Gina K. Designs)
• Copic Markers:
• Skin:  E0000 - Floral White, E000 - Pale Fruit Pink, E00 - Cotton Pearl
• Beard:  C00 - Cool Gray No. 00, C0 - Cool Gray No. 0, C1 - Cool Gray No. 1
• Shoes:  N0 - Neutral Gray No. 0, N1 - Neutral Gray No. 1, N2 - Neutral Gray No. 2
• Clothes:  BG34 - Horizon Green, BG32 - Aqua Mint, BG23 - Coral Sea
• Cap:  R46 - Strong Red, R29 - Lipstick Red, R27 - Cadmium Red
• Cup & Saucer:  E42 - Sand White, E41 - Pearl White, E40 Brick White
• Othr:  E30 - Bisque, BG0000 - Snow Green
• Die:  Lacey Lattice Rectangles - Gina Marie Designs
• Zig Wink of Stella:  Clear for the steam 
• Miscellaneous:  Ribbon & Enamel Dots

Come for a visit at High Hopes Stamps and check out the brand new Gnome Mania Release as well as all the other stamps.  If you are in need of some inspiration, pop on over to the  High Hopes Stamps Blog, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to see the daily posts by the  HH Divas.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,

Checkin' It Twice

Welcome Everyone;

High Hopes Stamps, newest release Gnome Mania, has just hit the presses.  These stamps are so adorable and so much fun.

For today's card, I have used Checkin' It Twice Gnome along with He Gnomes for the sentiment.

After stamping the image onto some copic friendly paper, I coloured it with copic markers.  A Scalloped stitched Nesting Oval was used to cut the image out.  A Stitched Oval Die and some plaid Christmas paper were used to cut another oval shape. Some Nuvo White Blizzard Glitter Drops was added to Santa's outfit.  Some twine and enamel dots finished off this CAS card.

Supplies used:

• Stamps:  Checkin' It Twice Gnome - SLF020, He Gnomes - FLL010 -- Gnome Mania Release -- High Hopes Stamps
• Paper:  XPress It Blending Cardstock, DP -- Gnome for the Holidays, Christmas (Photoplay), Mad for Plaid Christmas (Photoplay)
• Copic Markers:
• Skin:  E0000 - Floral White, E000 - Pale Fruit Pink, E00 - Cotton Pearl
• Beard: C00 - Cool Gray No. 00, C0 - Cool Gray No. 0, C1 - Cool Gray No. 1
• Gloves, Shoes & Belt:  N8 - Neutral Black No. 8, N7 - Neutral Gray No. 7, N6 - Neutral Gray No. 6
• Coat:  R46 - Strong Red, R29 - Lipestick Red, R27 - Cadmium Red
• Scroll:  E40 - Brick Beige, E41 - Pearl White, E42 - Sand White
• Die:  Scalloped Stitched Nesting Ovals, Stitched Ovals -- Gina Marie Designs
• Nuvo Glitter Drops:  White Blizzard
• Nuvo Glitter Accents:  Fresh Snowfall
• Twine and Enamel Dots

Come for a visit at High Hopes Stamps and check out the brand new Gnome Mania Release as well as all the other stamps.  If you are in need of some inspiration, pop on over to the  High Hopes Stamps Blog, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to see the daily posts by the  HH Divas.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

Hugs,