No Waves!

 Happy Tuesday!

This cutie called "Surfing Gabriel" from High Hopes Rubber Stamps, fits the June theme of Summer perfectly! He's catching waves and hanging ten LOL! The sentiment "No Waves" goes perfectly with this image! I tried surfing when we visited Hawaii and let me tell you it's no easy feat. I never did catch a wave or even get standing on the board. I just wasn't coordinated enough lol! Made for a good "blooper" real! Hubby on the other hand did just fine!(argggg lol).

I started my card by stamping Gabriel onto some Copic friendly paper and coloured him in using my Copic Sketch markers. Next using a MFT Stitched Tag die, I cut out the image. I chose papers from the Echo Park "I Love Summer" 6x6 collection. Using a wave die I cut out some waves and added then in layers with foam tape. I took some white craft paint and painted the tips to give it a white cap look. A few enamel dots finish off my card.

Copics Used:

Skin: E01, E21, E95, R20

Hair: Y17, Y23, Y26

Trunks: B32, B34, B37/ Y15, Y17

Surf Board: Y15, Y17, Y18/ R24, R29

Waves: B0000, B000, B00, B01

This is my last post on the High Hopes Design Team. I've decided to step down to pursue other hobbies. Man I sure have enjoyed my 8 years with this team and company! Thanks Lora for the opportunity to be on such an amazing Team! I've loved your stamps from Day 1 and will continue to! Thanks to all the HH followers for your kind comments over the years, I sure did appreciate it! See you all on the world wide web!

As always...............

Don't forget to head on over to the High Hopes website and see all Lora's adorable stamps! You can find more inspiration from the Design Team by visiting the High Hopes Blog and Facebook page too!

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Summer Sailing!

 Ahoy!

Today's card is perfect for the Summer June theme over at High Hopes Rubber Stamps. I am using "Andy and Patch", "Summer Sail Boat" and the sentiment called "Ahoy". Sailing is a summer sport here where I live. It's so peaceful watching the sailboats gracefully glide across the water. 

I'm using papers today from the Doodlebug "Bar-b-cute" 6x6 collection. I stamped the images onto Copic friendly paper and coloured them in to match the papers. I cut the main image out with a MFT Stitched Square die. The Sailboats are cut out using my Brother Cut N scan. Some ribbon and a few enamel dots finish off my card design.

Here you can see that I popped up the MFT "peek-a-boo Trio" die cut with some foam tape as well as the boats for added dimension. A bit of glitter pen was added to the sun's but it's hard to see in the picture.

Copics Used:

Skin: E02, E21, E95

Hair: E23, E25

Outfit: B26, B28, B29/ R25, R29/ T0, T1

Puppy: T0, T1, T6, T8, T9, R32

Clouds: C00, C0, C1

Sky: B0000, B000, B00, B01

Don't forget to head on over to the High Hopes website and see all Lora's adorable stamps! You can find more inspiration from the Design Team by visiting the High Hopes Blog and Facebook page too!

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Happy Father's Day!

Happy Tuesday!

At our Cottage, there are lots of people with boats that tow their family and friends behind them. "Tubing Bob" from High Hopes Rubber Stamps reminds me of the fun you can have on the water. It is so fun to watch the kids having fun, yells of joy and the odd splash overturn. It makes me feel young to watch them and brings back memories of my childhood at the Cottage. Since this weekend is Father's Day, I thought the HH sentiment "Happy Father's Day" was perfect for this card!

I started my card by picking papers from the Echo Park's Summer Party 6x6 collection. After stamping the image onto Copic friendly paper, I coloured the image in to match using my Copic Sketch markers.  I used a CDD Inside Scallop Square die to cut out the image, and the scalloped frame. Next I decided to use a Wink of Stella glitter pen to add some glimmer to the waves and water droplets. A few enamel dots finish off my card!

Copics Used:

Skin: E00, E21, E95, R20

Hair: C6, C8, C9

Trunks: BG53, BG57, BG49/ white gel pen polka dots

Tube: YG03, YG13, YG17, YG23

Water: BG000, BG01, BG02

Don't forget to head on over to the High Hopes website and see all Lora's adorable stamps! You can find more inspiration from the Design Team by visiting the High Hopes Blog and Facebook page too!

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Picnic Time!

 Hello!

The June theme over at High Hopes Rubber Stamps  this month is Summer! Nothing says summer more than a picnic!  I haven't been on a picnic for a very long time, but I am going to remedy that this summer for sure! Looks like "Ant's Picnic"  is having some fun! That hotdog should keep them fed for a while LOL. 

I started my card by stamping the image onto some Copic friendly paper. I coloured the image in with my Copic Sketch markers to match the papers in the Doodlebug "Bar-b-cute" 6x6 collection. I cut the coloured image out using a Gina Marie Double Roped square die and popped it up with some foam tape for added dimension. The "Picnic Time" sentiment and some enamel dots finish off my card.

Copics Used:

Ants: N4, N6, N8

Boots: E43, E47, E40

Hotdog: E95, E97, E99

Bun: E30, E31, E33

Mustard: Y15, Y17, Y19

Olive: YG95, YG97, YG99, R29

Cutlery: N0, N1, N2

Reds: R24, R27, R29

Don't forget to head on over to the High Hopes website and see all Lora's adorable stamps! You can find more inspiration from the Design Team by visiting the High Hopes Blog and Facebook page too!

Happy Stamping!

 

Beautiful Day!

Hi!

Oh my goodness, isn't this little angel adorable?! Meet "Lizabeth Biking Angel" from High Hopes Rubber Stamps. I'll tell you a little secret..... I want a bike just like this in a fun colour with the basket! Of course it will have to have a bell. Maybe Hubby will read this post and surprise me with one LOL.

To start my card, I stamped the image onto Copic friendly paper with Memento ink in Tuxedo. Before colouring in the image with my Copic Sketch markers, I chose papers from the Doodle Bug "My Happy Place" 6x6 collection. This way I can try to colour matching the chosen papers. I'm using the "Beautiful day" sentiment from High Hopes. A sprinkling of enamel dots finish off my card.

Copics Used:

Skin: E00 E21, E95, R20

Hair: Y23, Y34, Y26

Outfit: G28, YG03, YG13, YG17/ Y15, Y19

Bike: RV04, RV06, RV09/ N6, N9/ BG53, BG57, BG49

Basket: E23, E25

Wings: BG0000, BG000

Don't forget to head on over to the High Hopes website and see all Lora's adorable stamps! You can find more inspiration from the Design Team by visiting the High Hopes Blog and Facebook page too!

Happy Stamping!

 

 

Just A Note!

Happy Tuesday!

I  love making "generic" cards that you can use for any occasion. I thought "Sweet Shirley Bear" from High Hopes Stamps paired with the HH sentiment called "Just A Note", makes a nice card to send. I spend the summers at our Cottage, so I always like to send a few notes off to friends at home.

First I picked my papers, Echo Park's "For The Record 2" collection. This way I can use my Copic Sketch markers to colour in my stamped image to match. Once Shirley was coloured, I used my Brother Cut N Scan to cut around the image. I used a Gina Marie "Double Looped Oval" die for the background behind Shirley. I inked all the edges of my papers and image with Distress Oxide ink in Gathered Twigs. Some pretty yellow ribbon and a matching bow, finish off my card.

Copics Used:

Bear: E21, E23, E25, E27, R01, R02

Dress & Bow: BG13, BG32, BG34

Apron: C00, C0, C2

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Dropping You A Line!

Hello!!

This stamp called "Time Well Spent" from High Hopes is one of the first stamps I purchased years ago. It still is one of my favourites! It just warms my heart! You can tell these two are the best of friends and don't go anywhere without each other! I used the HH sentiment "Dropping You A Line" so I can add this card to my Birthday stash!

After stamping my image onto Copic Friendly paper, I coloured it in with my Copic Sketch markers. I'm using papers from the Doodlebug "Puppy Love" 6x6 collection. Using A Gina Marie "Big and Little Pierced Chain Rectangle" die, I cut the image out. A bit a twine and a large brad finish off my card.

Copics Used:

Skin: E00, E21, E95, R20

Hair: E23, E25, E29

Outfit: B24, B26, B28/ R37, R89

Dog: Y23, Y26, Y28

Dock: E43, E44, E47

Water: B000, B00, B01

Don't forget to head on over to the High Hopes website and see all Lora's adorable stamps! You can find more inspiration from the Design Team by visiting the High Hopes Blog and Facebook page too!

Happy Stamping!

 

Make A Wish!

Happy Tuesday!

Everyone needs a cute Elephant in their Birthday card stash, don't ya think?!! This cutie is called "Ele-fun" from High Hopes Rubber Stamps! This stamp is easy to colour and helps to make a card quick! Love how she is holding the cupcake. I thought the sentiment "Make A Wish" went perfectly with this sweet stamp!

I started my card by choosing papers from the Honey bees Stamps "Birthday Bash" 6x6 collection. Next I stamped the image onto some Copic friendly paper using Memento ink, and coloured it in to match the papers I chose. I used my Brother Cut N Scan to cut out the image and popped it up with some foam tape for added dimension. A White gel pen made some polka dots and some Stickles added a bit of sparkle.

Copics Used:

T0, T1, T2

R00, R01, R02

V12, V15, V17

Y13, Y19, YR15

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Dreams Come True!

 Hello!

This card just makes me feel happy! The adorable "Annie Block" from High Hopes Rubber Stamps, with the cute blue and yellow papers just lifts my mood! Annie is just looking out her window, day dreaming about life. I thought the HH sentiment called "All Dreams Come True" was perfect for Annie!

To start, I stamped the image onto Copic friendly paper and coloured her in with my Copic Sketch markers. Next I cut her out using a Stitched Square die. I chose papers from the Craft Consortium's "Bright Blooms" 6x6 collection. I love the blue and yellow combination and backed all the designer papers with coordinating cardstock. Crystal Stickles on her polka dots and yellow bows add a touch of sparkle. Some enamel dots finish off my card.

Copics Used:

Skin: E00, E21, E95, R20

Hair: E71, E77, E79

Outfit: B32, B34, B37/ Y13, Y19

Clouds: C00, C2

Sky: B0000, B000, B00

YG03, YG17

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Hope!

Happy Tuesday!

I'm popping in with a pretty card today using the High Hopes stamp called "Flowers Grow". I love this stamp and the sentiment is part of the image. The saying just touches me!

Today's papers are from the Paper Rose "Dear Emma" 6x6 collection. I love using 6x6 paper pads as the Designs are scaled smaller, perfect for card making! Next I stamped the image onto Copic Friendly paper and using my Copic Sketch markers, coloured the image to match  my chosen papers. I cut the image out with a circle die and then backed it onto a Spellbinder's Lacey Circle die. All the papers have their edges inked with Distress Ink in Dusty Concord. A few sparkly enamel dots finish off my card. 

Copics Used:

Flowers: BV02, BV04, BV08

Greenery: YG61, YG63, YG67, YG93

Background: BV0000, BV000, BV01

Don't forget to head on over to the High Hopes website and see all Lora's adorable stamps! You can find more inspiration from the Design Team by visiting the High Hopes Blog and Facebook page too!

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Springtime Joy!

Hello!

I honestly can't wait to see the flowers start growing in my garden! Maybe I'll even get to see a fairy like this cutie! Meet "Fairy On A Leaf" from High Hopes Rubber Stamps. Isn't she just adorable?!! I love the little lady bug getting in the picture! "Springtime Joy" was the perfect sentiment to match this card theme.

To start my card design, I stamped "Fairy On A Leaf" onto Copic friendly paper and coloured her in with my Copic Sketch markers. I chose papers from the Carta Bella "Flora no. 2" 6x6 collection. Next using a frame die, I cut the image out and a larger size to put in behind her. I cut the sentiment in half and popped it up with some foam tape for added dimension. Some ribbon and a flower brad finish off the card design.

Copics Used:

Skin: E00, E21, E95, R20

Wings: BG000, BG01

Hair: E23, E25, E27

Outfit: B12, B14, B16, B18/ C0, C2/ C6, C7, C9 (shoes)

Flowers: R02, R14, R17, R24

Stem & Leaves: YG03, YG17, G28 

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Garden Beetle!

Hello!

It's Spring over at High Hopes Rubber Stamps and the Design Team are using Spring themed stamps. I decided to use the "Garden Beetle" and the "Spring Has Sprung" sentiment. I've seen some really cute garden tools and thought this cutie should have some too! I just can't wait to get out in the garden and get my hands dirty.

I decided to use papers from the Carta Bella "Spring Market" 6x6 collection. After stamping my image onto Copic friendly paper with Memento ink, I coloured the image in with my Copic Sketch markers. Next using a Spell Binders "Labels 22" die, I cut it out. Using Distress Oxide ink in "Gathered Twigs", I inked all the paper edges. "Garden Beetle" is popped up with foam tape for added dimension. Some enamel dots and glitter pen on the garden tools finish off my card.

Copics Used:

Beetle: T0, T1, T3, T5, T6, T7, T8

Outfit & Hat: R20, R21, R22/Y21, Y23, Y26

Boots: YG61, YG63, YG67/Y21, Y23, Y26

Tools: RV25, RV29/ RV04, RV06, RV09

YG24, YG27

Don't forget to head on over to the High Hopes website and see all Lora's adorable stamps! You can find more inspiration from the Design Team by visiting the High Hopes Blog and Facebook page too!

Happy Stamping!

 

Happy Easter!

 Happy Tuesday!

The theme this month over at High Hopes Rubber Stamps is "Spring"! Nothing says spring more than Easter! Love when the kids run around the yard looking for hidden eggs! I thought I would wish you all a Happy Easter with this adorable image called "Hare's My Heart".

To start, I stamped my image onto Copic friendly paper with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Then I coloured this cutie in with my Copic Sketch Markers. I am using papers today from the Doodlebug "Hoppy Easter" 6x6 collection. Using a Gina Marie "Big and Little Pierced Chain Circle" die, I cut out my image. Using a "Scalloped Border" die from PPP, I added some interest to the edge of one of the Designer Papers. I popped up the circle die with foam tape for added dimension. Love this sentiment from HH Called "Egg-Stra Special"! A few enamel dots, twine and Crystal Stickles finish off my card.

Copics Used:

Bunny: T0, T1, T3 R01, R02

Lady Bug: R83, R85, T08

Heart: BG53, BG57

Ground & Outline: W1, W3/ BG0000, BG000

Don't forget to head on over to the High Hopes website and see all Lora's adorable stamps! You can find more inspiration from the Design Team by visiting the High Hopes Blog and Facebook page too!

Happy Stamping & Happy Easter!

Happy Panda!

 Howdy!

This little guy is just so happy! Look at that smile.....precious. Meet "Happy Panda" from the High Hopes Re-Release called "Thoughts of Spring and Friends".

My card todays follows along with my personal Challenge to use my Silhouette Cameo and make a Pop Up card for the month of March. I'm using the "Scallop Circle Easel Card" svg file to create my card base that stands or "pops up". I chose papers from the Bella Blvd. "Popsicle Panda" 6x8 collection today. After stamping my card onto Copic friendly paper, I coloured him in using my Copic Sketch Markers. Next using my Brother Cut N Scan, I cut him out leaving a white border. After assembling the card, I popped "Happy Panda" with some foam squares for added dimension.

The original file uses a brad to pop up the top card layer. I decided to use the sentiment called "Happy Thoughts", layered with 2 pieces of paper. This was thick enough that the top layer can still stand up.

Copics Used:

Panda: N0, N1, N6, N7, N9, R01, R20

Bamboo stalk: E42, E43, E44

Leaves: G28, YG03, YG17

Don't forget to head on over to the High Hopes website and see all Lora's adorable stamps! You can find more inspiration from the Design Team by visiting the High Hopes Blog and Facebook page too!

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Best Friends Forever!

Hello!

There is nothing cuter than a boy and his best friend.....his loyal companion! Meet "Orian And Whiskey" from High Hopes Rubber Stamps! This adorable image is from the Re-Release called "Thoughts of Spring With Friends". If you've been following along this month, then you know that I've challenged myself to use my Cameo and make a pop up card. I love this little scene and it lays flat for mailing.....perfect!

This file is from the Silhouette Design Store and is called "5x7 Grid Pop Up Card Butterfly". I cut the butterfly off and added my image to where it was instead. I stamped "Orian" onto Copic friendly paper and coloured him in with my Copic Sketch Markers. Next using my Brother Cut N Scan, I cut out the image. I inked all the edges of the papers with Distress Oxide Ink in "Gathered Twigs". After assembling the pop up card, I added Yellow Stickles to the flower centres. I love the sentiment called "Best Friends" for these cuties!

Here you can see the "grid" setup. I was really easy to put together and sooooo cute!

Here's a short video showing the card and how it folds flat.

Copics used:

Skin: E00, E21, E95, R20

Hair:E43, E44, E47

Clothes: R35, R37, R39/ B34, B37, B39/ T1

Puppy: T0, T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T8, R20

Wagon: R35, R37, R39/ T5, T6, T8

Flowers: Y13, Y17, YR16, YG03

Don't forget to head on over to the High Hopes website and see all Lora's adorable stamps! You can find more inspiration from the Design Team by visiting the High Hopes Blog and Facebook page too!

Happy Stamping!

Dancing Hedgehogs!

 Happy Happy Tuesday!

Over at High Hopes Rubber Stamps the DT is celebrating the "Thoughts of Spring With Friends" re-release. I am continuing my personal challenge for March to use my Silhouette Cameo and make some sort of Pop Up card. These cuties called "Dancing Hedgehogs" are my inspiration for today's card.

My card base is a svg file called "Square Center Step Card" from the Silhouette Design Store. It folds flat for mailing so I consider it a "Pop Up"! I cut the card base out and then decorated it with papers from the Echo Park "A Perfect Autumn" 6x6 collection. Next I stamped the image onto Copic friendly paper and coloured these cuties in with my Copic Sketch markers. Using my Brother Cut N Scan, I cut the image out leaving a small white border. For a bit of fun, I popped these "Dancing Hedgehogs" up onto a wobble. Now when you touch it they look like they are dancing. I thought the HH sentiment called "Good Times" was perfect for these dancing critter.

Here's a video showing how the wobble works.

Copics Used:

Fur: E23, E25, E29

Feet and bellies: E00, E11, E21, E23

cheeks: R21

Don't forget to head on over to the High Hopes website and see all Lora's adorable stamps! You can find more inspiration from the Design Team by visiting the High Hopes Blog and Facebook page too!

Happy Stamping!