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!

Happy Stamping!

 

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 

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!

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!

 

Springtime!

Happy Tuesday!

My craft room window looks out to my backyard and while I colour, I always glance up to see the bird activity. Lately there have been a lot of Robins eating worms and gathering items for their nests. When I saw this cute image called "Early Bird" from High Hopes Stamps it just made me giggle! It reminded me of my backyard and is a perfect image for Spring! I love the look on the worm's face, and how it looks like he's hanging on for dear life.

I stamped my image onto Copic friendly paper and coloured it in with my Copic Sketch markers. I tried to mimc what a Robbin looks like. I think maybe his belly should be a bit darker red. Next using a Spellbinder's Large Scalloped Octagon die, I cut the die out and a piece for behind my image. I used papers from the Echo Park's "I Love My Family" 6x6 paper collection. A simple design today with no embellishments. I'm just letting the image be the focus! The High Hopes "Springtime Joy" sentiment finishes off my card.

Copics Used:

Bird:E51, E55, E57, E59/ Y23, Y26/ R30, R32

Worm: E97, E99

Grass: YG17, YG03, G28

Outline: B000, 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!

 

Anything Goes Challenge!

Happy Thursday!

Well, today is my last post Guest Designing over on the Krafty Chicks Challenge Blog! Wow this month went by fast and I had so much fun playing along in their Challenges. This weeks Challenge Theme is "Anything Goes". I decided to make this fun slimline card using the "Birds and the Bees" and "Green Fingers" stamp sets from Craft Consortium. This is a new Company for me and they have the cutest images!

I started by cutting out a white base using a Gina Marie "Scalloped Stitched Slimline" die. Next using Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide ink and an MFT Cloud Stencil, I created my sky background. I used some Brutus Monroe Rainbow Dot Slimline paper to create my hills and grass and inked the edges using some Vintage Photo distress Ink. After I stamped and coloured the images with my Copic Markers, I cut them out with my Brother Cut N Scan. All I had to do then was create my little scene. I added some Stickles to the flower centres and the bee's wings for a bit of bling.

Copics Used:

R01, R02, R21, R22, R24, R27, R81, R83, R85

E51, E53, E55, E57

W2, W3, W5

Y35, Y38, YR27C0, C1, C2, C4, C6

R21, RV55, BV13

Purple House: V01, V93, V99, W1

Blue House: BG09, BG11, BG13, BG23, BG43YG17, YG25, G28

Green House: G43, YG01, YG03

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to head on over to the Krafty Chicks Blog and play along in this weeks Challenge!

Also a big Thank You to the Krafty Chicks for inviting me to Guest Design for them! I was honoured and had a blast!

Happy Stamping!

Cheri 

Posey's For Ewe!

A Very Happy Hello!

Today's card is fun and cheery to hopefully brighten your day! I love this cutie called "Posey's For Ewe" from High Hopes Stamps! It's perfect for a Spring or Easter card!

I am using papers from the Doodlebug "Bunnyville" 6x6 collection. I decided to use the papers to create a little scene to put my zig zag oval die cut on. I popped the grass and a few clouds up with foam squares for added dimension. The stamped sentiment is also from High Hopes and is called "Springtime Joy".

Copics Used:

Lamb: C00, C0, C1, C5, C6, C8, C9

Flowers: RV04, RV06, RB09/ Y35, Y38

Grass & Leaves: YG23, YG17

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope I've brightened your day with this card. It's been trying times for everyone and we need a little smile once and awhile!

Happy Stamping!

Here's something else to brighten your day!!!

Over on the High Hopes Website there is a Store Wide sale, save 20% off right now when you use the coupon Code Love at the checkout!

It's Spring!

Hello!!

Spring is finally here and it couldn't come soon enough for me. I love the longer days and the sun that has been showing its face lately! It's so nice looking at the window at the plants and trees that are beginning to turn green and sprout! My card today features the adorable "Bunny By Birdhouse" from High Hopes Stamps!

I started my card by stamping the image onto some Copic Friendly paper with my Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. Then I coloured the image in with my Copic Markers. Next I cut the image out with a Fishtail die and added a blue cardstock layer behind it. I decided to use a piece of blue gingham paper from the MFT Gingham Galore 6x6 collection. I added a die cut blue piece that I embossed using the Tailored Expressions "Flower Power" embossing folder. The sentiment called "Spring Has Sprung" also from High Hopes Stamps goes perfectly with this adorable image! Some ribbon, a bow and button finish off my card.

Copics Used:

Vine: YG23, YG17, G46, G28/ RV04, RV06, RV09

Bunny: C00, C1, R01, R02, RV09

Birdhouse: B23, B24, C1, C0/ E15, E17, E18

Bushes: G21, G94, G99

Outline: B0000, B00

Here's something else to brighten your day!!!

Over on the High Hopes Website there is a Store Wide sale, save 20% off right now when you use the coupon Code Love at the checkout!

Happy Stamping!

Mary Angel!

Happy Tuesday!

I hope my post today finds you all well in these difficult days! I thought I'd pop in with a cutie to help brighten your day! Meet the adorable "Mary Angel" from High Hopes Stamps! Isn't she just having the best time splashing in the puddles! Mary Angel reminds me of my daughters when they were little and loved to play in the rain!

I chose papers today from an older Echo Park collection called "Spring". I thought the umbrella papers went perfectly with this image. I coloured my image with my Copic markers and then paper pieced Mary's coat and umbrella. It's hard to see but the puddle, splashes and Mary's wings all have clear glitter pen added to them for a bit of sparkle! I added some clear dewdrops (gems) to the cut out image to look like rain drops.

I decorated the inside of my card and then added the "Play In The Puddles" sentiment also from High Hopes Stamps.

Copics Used:

Skin: R00, E21, E11, R20

Hair: Y00, Y23, YR12

Pants & Hat: BG13, BG34, BG32

Boots: Y21, Y23

Puddles & Wings: BG0000, BG000, BG10

Here's something else to brighten your day!!!

Over on the High Hopes Website there is a Store Wide save 20% off right now when you use the coupon Code Love at the checkout!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Stamping!

Happy Thoughts!

Hello HH & OCS Fans!

I remember when my kids were young, May brought the opening of the Ice cream store in the small town we lived in. It was a big deal and everyone would walk down to the store after supper with their kids and dogs for the first ice cream cone of the season. This adorable stamp called "Ice Cream For Two" from High Hopes Stamps just reminds me of those special family times.

I coloured my image with my Copic Markers and fussy cut it out using my Brother Cut N Scan machine. I used a SVG file from the Silhouette Store to create my Ice Cream card base. Of course I had to cut it out of papers that match my 2 favourite flavours, Chocolate and Mint Chip. I inked all the edges with Vintage Photo Distress Ink for added dimension.

The "Happy Thoughts" sentiment is perfect for the way this memory makes me feel.

Copics Used:

Skin: E01, E11, E04, R20

Hair: YR21, YR24, YR14, E15, E18

Outfit: R37, R59, R89/ Y35, Y38

Dog:E33, E34, E35, E37, E29, E49/ R22, R24

Ice Cream Cone: G40, G82, G85/ E97, E99

Happy Stamping!

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Springtime Joy!

Hi HH & OCS Followers!

Today I wanted to share a cute and fun card with you! This is the adorable High Hopes "Hoppy Froggy Flower", and he's got a flower just for you!

I coloured my frog with my Copic Markers and then using a terry washcloth and Copic Blending Solution, dabbed at the image to create some texture. I had an extra background from my "Shadow Box Card" post and it came in handy for this card. I stamped the HH "Springtime Joy" sentiment directly on the cloud background.  I added some Stickles to the "warts" on the frog and the flower middle for a fun  look! And doesn't he look adorable with his little "goggly eyes?!!

I decided to mount my fussy cut image on an action wobble for an interactive fun element!

Click play to see the wobble in action.

Copics Used:

Froggy: G28, G46, YG17, YG21, YG23

Flower: RV25, RV29, Y32, Y35, G24, G28

Happy Stamping!

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Bloomin' Border!

Hello HH & OCS Fans!

I'm popping in today to share another "Spring Themed" card! I'm so happy the weather is better (I hate Winter) and I can't wait to see all the pretty flowers popping up in the gardens! I am using the HH "DH Bloomin' Border". I love this stamp because you can colour flowers any shade you want!

I took a pre-made 6.5x5 card and using my Spellbinders Label 28 die, made a shaped base by just slightly having one edge of my die off the card before I ran it through my die cut. Then cut matching layers using the same die and some Designer papers from MFT. I nice big bow and some PPP clear droplets finish off my card!

Here you can see the added dimension to my card by popping each layer up with foam squares. I also didn't stamp a sentiment on the inside. I thought I'd wait until I have an occasion to use it. This card is perfect for a sympathy, thinking of you or just because card.

Copics Used:

BV01, BV02, BV04

Y13, Y15, Y18

B05, BG01, BG02

RV21, RV23, RV5, RV29

G28, G67, G03

YG61, YG63

Outline shadow: BV0000, BV000

Happy Stamping!

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Spring Is In the Air!

Happy Tuesday HH & OCS Peeps!

"Spring Is In the Air" and boy do I wish I could get into the garden like the High Hopes "Gardener Bunny"! We moved into a new development last June and we still don't have our grass or any flower beds yet. I know it's a bit early here in Ontario, but I sure would like to play in the garden!

You could certainly use "Gardener Bunny" for an Easter card as well. I chose to use papers from the Doodlebug "Hoppy Easter" 6x6 collection. I added lots of paper layers and tilted some of them for a different look. Sine I love my Copic Markers, that is what I used to colour my image.

I always like to add dimension to my cards. I like to pop ups the different layers with foam squares. I think it makes everything stand out better!

Copics Used:

Bunny: C00. C0. C1, C3, R01

Outfit: V22, V25, V28, Y15, Y18, RV17, RV19

Carrots: G28, G46, YG17, YG23 / YR04, YR07, YR09

Hat: E50, E51, R53, E55

Hoe: E44, E47, Silver Wink of Stella

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Stamping!

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Sweet Dreams!

Hello HH & OCS Fans!

This month over on the High Hopes and One Crazy Stamper blogs, the Designs Teams will be inspiring you with "Thoughts of Spring" themed cards. When I saw this stamp called "Sweet Dreams",  I just knew it was perfect for the theme! After what seemed like a long Winter, I want to be this cute ant catching some "rays" in a hammock! Maybe he'll switch places with me LOL!

I decided to make a "Window Surprise" card today. I love how you have a small peak of the image but when you open the card you get a "surprise" with the whole image. I chose paper from the Echo Park Spring Fling 6x6 pad. The fun patterns and colours just are perfect for a Spring card. After I glued my paper layers together I ran it through my die cut machine to cut out the heart shape. Using 2 different heart sizes I made a little heart frame. A double bow and some enamel dots finish the front of my card.

Here you get an idea of the window. The sentiment is also from High Hopes and is called "One of Those Days".

On the inside is the cute "surprise" of the full coloured image. I stamped the HH "Hang In There" directly onto the square die cut with my image. The flower and flip flop both have glitter pen added to them.

Copics Used:

Greens: G28, G46, YG17, YG23, YG21

Red: R20, R21, R22, R2Yellow: Y15, Y18

Ground: E31, E35

Outline Shadow: B0000, B000, B00

Challenges Entered:

SSS Wednesday Challenge: Animal Antics

Crafty Animals" Challenge #25 Anything Goes

Pearly Sparkles Challenge #39 Flowers or Showers

FabrikaFantasy Challenge #29 Flowers

Happy Stamping!

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