Birthday Wishes!

Happy Tuesday!

It's "Christmas In July" over at High Hopes Stamps! I have lots of friends that have birthdays in December, so instead of making this a "Christmas Card", I decided to make it a birthday card! High Hopes "Lil' Snowbird" is beyond adorable and perfect for one of my Besties!

To start, I stamped my image onto Copic friendly paper and coloured it in with my Copic Sketch markers. I am using papers from the Bella Blvd. "Santa Squad" 6x6 collection. I chose papers from this designer collection that didn't scream Christmas and they were perfect for my Birthday theme. Using a Gina marie Double Looped Oval die, I cut out the coloured image. I thought the High Hopes "Bird Told Me" sentiment was perfect for this image! A white gel pen was used to make polka dots on her bow and mitts to match with the ribbon bow I made. Some Stickles and glitter pen add that touch of sparkle I love so much!

Copics Used: 

Skin: E00, E21, E11, R20, R22

Hair: T6, T7, T9

Outfit: RV55, RV66/ YG01, YG03, YG17

Bird House: E25, E29, Y35, Y38

Bow: R35, R37, R39

Snow: B0000, B000, B00

 Head on over to the High Hopes Blog or FaceBook page for more "Christmas in July" inspiration. The HH Designers are always happy to see you swing by!

Happy Stamping!

 

Ho Ho Ho!

Hi!

I hate to say it, but before we know it Santa will be on his way to all the good girls and boys (parents too)! Since we are celebrating "Christmas In July" with the Christmas re-release over at High Hopes Rubber Stamps, I had to make at least one card with Santa in it! This is the super cool "Santa's Here" red rubber image.

A simple design today using papers from the Doodlebug "Nite Before Christmas" 6x6 collection. I stamped "Santa's Here" with Memento ink onto some Copic Friendly paper. Using my Copic Sketch markers, I coloured Santa in. I decided to use a tag die and put it on a bit of a slant for some added interest.  Some enamel dots and Stickles on the fur trim finish off my card.

I used the High Hopes sentiment called "Ho Ho Ho", but I fussy cut them out using my manicure scissors and then popped them up with foam tape. Here you can see the added dimension it brings to my card.

Copics Used:

Reds: R35, R46, R59

Black/grey: C00, C0, C1, C3, C6, C7, C9

Skin: E21, E11, R20

Chimney: E08, E95, E97, E99

Santa Sack: E31, E33, E35

Sack Contents: E25, E29, Y35, Y38, RV55, YG03, YG17

If you want more "Christmas in July" inspiration head on over to the High Hopes Blog or FaceBook page! The HH Designers are always happy to see you swing by!

Happy Stamping!

 

Think Snow!

Hello!

It's a little hard to think "Christmas in July" especially with all the hot humid weather we've been having LOL! But that's what the Design Team is doing over on the High Hopes Blog! Lora has opened the vault and re-released a fun Christmas collection. What better time to get a jump start on your Christmas cards then now, when we are spending time cool in the house with the A/C on! Snowmen are one of my favourite Christmas/Winter images and this darling is called "Let's Skate" from High Hopes Rubber Stamps.

I decided to use papers from a very old Bo Bunny collection called "Snowfall". I've been hoarding it for years, as I love the blues and brown tones together. After stamping my image onto Copic friendly paper, I coloured the image to match my papers. I took a White gel pen and added some fun polka dots to her hat and mitts. Next using a stitched oval die, I cut out the coloured image. I decided to ink all the edges of my papers with Distress Ink in Vintage Photo to add more interest and dimension. Some snowflakes with the High Hopes "Think Snow" sentiment add to my card design. Everything ties together with the ribbon and matching enamel dots.

Copics Used:

C0, C1, C3

B91, B93, B95, B97

E31, E33, E34, E35, E57, E79

YR04, YR07, T01, R22, R46, R56

If you'd like to see more "Christmas in July" inspiration head on over to the High Hopes Blog or FaceBook page! The HH Designers are always happy to see you swing by!

Happy Stamping!

 

Awesome & Wonderful!

Hello!

Has anyone told you that you are awesome and Wonderful? Well I'm here to tell you are! Love this boy image called "Baseball Gabriel" from High Hopes Rubber Stamps! Baseball season is in full swing and this little superstar is sure to be hitting a home run!

I decided to use papers from the Photo Play "Mad 4 Plaid" 6x6 collection. After stamping my image onto Copic friendly paper with black ink, I coloured him in using my Copic Sketch markers. Then using a Kat's Scrappiness Stitched Scallop Nesting Tag die, I cut him out. A bit of paper ribbon and enamel dots finish off my design.

On the decorated inside I used the HH sentiment called "Awesome & Wonderful" on the inside.

Copics Used:

Skin: E00, E221, E11, R20

Hair: E97, E99

Reds: R46, R59, R89

Greys: T0, T1, T2, T3/ C00, C0, C1

Brown: E43, E44, E47

Black: T6, T8, T9

Thanks for stopping by today and 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!

Dumpy!

 Happy Tuesday!

Today's adorable card is from the "Mix It Up" Release over at High Hopes Rubber Stamps. This image just scream little boy to me! Meet the adorable "Kid's Dumpy" red rubber stamp. I love the eyes as headlights, just too sweet!

 

I stamped, coloured and then using my Brother Cut N Scan, cut out the image leaving a small white border. I decided to use papers form the Echo Park "Little Man" 6x6 collection. The The HH Sentiment  "New Adventure". I added some glitter pen to the chrome parts and some matching enamel dots finish off my card today.

Copics Used:

Truck body: YR16, YR18, Y35, Y38

Dump part: R24, R27, R29

Wheels: W0, W1, W6, W8, W9

Chrome parts: C00, C1, C2

Windows & Lights: B0000, B00

Thanks for stopping by today and 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!

Gnome Friends!

Happy Tuesday!

Oh my gosh I just love me anything Gnome!! Gnomes seem to be all the rage now and that suits me just fine! I was at our local garden centre recently and there were so many cute ones to add indoors or out in your garden! Now I'm just waiting for their sale and I'm going to scoop some up! The "Little Gnomes" stamp from High Hopes is absolutely adorable and I know this won't be the only card I design with them!

I decided to use papers from the Photoplay Tiny Prints called "Tulla & Norbert". The colours in this collection are so pretty and the plaid is my favourite! I stamped, coloured and then cut the image out using my Brother Cut N Scan. I added some ribbon and Stickles to their hats for a fun design element. Of course the HH sentiment called "Chillin' Gnomies" goes perfect with this image!

I added some foam squares to my cut out image to give my card a bit of dimension.

Copics Used:

Noses: E00, E21, E11

Beards: C0, C1, C3

Red outfit: R22, R24, R27

Yellow Outfit: YR21, YR23, YR24

Green Outfit: G02, G03, BG13

Magic Ball: B000, B00, B63, B66, white gel pen dots

E23, E25, E27

Thanks for stopping by today and 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!

 

Let's Go On A Journey!

Hi!

Don't you just love old vintage cars? I love it when you see them out driving, they always get lots of stares! Where I live we have a car show every August called "Moparfest. It's the biggest all Mopar show in Canada and people come from all over to show their cars or to see the sights! I think High Hopes "Vintage Car" would be perfect in that show!

I stamped and coloured my image with Copic Markers and then die cut it using a Stitched Fishtail die. I matted my card base with black, red and then paper from the Authentique "Everlasting" 6x6 collection. The HH sentiment "Journey" goes perfectly with this car, that is perfect for just going out cruising around. Some rick rack ribbon and enamel dots finish off my card.

Copics Used:

R37, R59, R89

W00, W1, W6, W8, W9

B000, B0000

Thanks for stopping by today and 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!

 

Magical Moments!

Happy 1st of June!

Wow I can't believe it's June already!! We've been blessed with such gorgeous weather this past month and hopefully it continues all Summer! Lora has opened the High Hopes "vault" again this month and has released what we are calling the "Mix It Up Release". I chose to use this adorable stamp called "Dragon Pals". I think maybe this Pal is going to teach this little one how to fly!

I decided to use papers from the Doodlebug "Dragon Tails" 6x6 collection. I started by stamping my image with Copic friendly ink and coloured it with my alcohol markers. Using a Gina Marie Feathered Lace rectangle, I cut out my image. I used some foam square and popped up the whole orange piece with the image up for added dimension. It's difficult to see but I used a glitter pen on all the orange parts of the dragons. It looks so cute in person with the glitter effect. Some matching twine and enamel dots add a finished touch.

On the decorated inside I used the High Hopes sentiment called "Magical Moments".

Copics Used:

YG01, YG03, YG17, G28, G29

Y17, Y38, YR68

W0, W1, W3, W5

B21, B28

Thanks for stopping by today and 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!

No Waves, No Glory!

Hi!

My Hubby and I took a surfing lesson when we were in Hawaii. Boy it sure is harder than it looks and I never did get up on the board, just took lots of tumbles. Hubby made it up a few times and thinks he looked like "Surfer Bob" from High Hopes Rubber Stamps. Let me tell you, it wasn't quite like that and I have the CD to prove it LOL.

Every once in a while I like to make a Stair Step card. They are fun, easy to make and you can create little scenes. I thought Bob would look perfect surfing on this card base. The sentiment "No Waves" from HH goes perfectly with this card.

I used a stitched wave die in 3 colours of blue and glued them to the "steps". Some are popped up with foam tape for added dimension. I took a sponge, some white ink and dabbed the waves to look like the whitecaps in the Ocean. I love this surf board paper from Bo Bunny's "Beach Therapy" 6x6 collection. The sentiment "No Waves" from HH goes perfectly with this card.

I added some clouds in the background and glued them to acetate so they looked like they are floating in the background. I hand drew the birds on the clouds.

Copics Used:

Skin: E01, E11, E13, R20, R22

Hair: C6, C7, C9

Trunks: R37, R59, R89

Waves: B000, B00, B01, B63

Thanks for stopping by today and 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!

 

Wart's Up?

Happy Tuesday!

I love the simple lines of this stamp from High Hopes called "Raindrops Ribbit". This froggie is perfect for beginners to advanced "colorers" and makes such an adorable card! Plus "Raindrops Ribbit" can be used for any occasion! I used the sentiment "Wart's Up" but really any sentiment would work fine.

I made a card 5.5" square today using papers from the Echo Park "Spring Fling" 6x6 collection. I stamped my image, coloured it with my Copic Markers and then cut it out using a Gina Marie Stitched Arch die. Some ribbon, a bow and some sparkling crystals finish off my card.

Copics Used:

G28, YG17, YG03, YG01

BG01, BG02/ BG07, BG53, BG57

RV52, RV55, RV17

Y32, Y35, Y38

W0, W1

Thanks for stopping by today and 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!