Fall Is In The Air!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Here in Canada it's our Thanksgiving weekend! I can't wait to dig into a scrumptious Turkey Dinner!!

Three times a year I make cards for my Hubby's special clients. Thanksgiving is one of them and here is the card I created. I used the Gerda Steiner Designs "Thanks A Latte" clear stamp set.

I am using Fall papers from the Echo Park "My Favourite Fall" collection. I stamped, coloured and cut my image out with various circle dies. Next I cut out a tag and added a bit of twine to it and layered it behind the image. I cut out leaves from various Fall colours and added a few to the card. Next I added polka dots to the Hedgie's scarf. 

Instead of adding the latte cup I added a tiny leaf in his hands. I created the sentiment on my computer using "fun house font".

On the inside I also made the sentiment using the "fun house font" and a quote from Emily Brontë.

I make 60 cards for Hubby to hand sign and send out in the mail. I try to pick an image that doesn't have too much colouring and shading as I hand colour each image and 60 gets to be a lot LOL.

Copics Used:

E31, E33, E35, E37, E39

Yr04, YR07, YR09

G21, G24, G28

I hope everyone has a very Happy Thanksgiving, sharing good times and food with family and friends!

Happy Stamping!

Merry Kiss-Moose!

Hello HH Fans!

Today's card uses an oldie but goodie called "Hopeful Moose" from High Hopes Stamps. I think he is just too sweet, waiting for someone to come along and kiss him under the Mistletoe LOL. I'm crossing my fingers for him!

I decided to make a simple look card to showcase "Hopeful Moose". I took my A2 card base and ran it through my Bigshot using a Snowflake Embossing Folder to create a pattered paper look. Then I just added a strip of paper to match my coloured image from the Bo Bunny Little Wonders 6x6 collection. The sentiment is also from High Hopes and is called "Merry Kiss-Moose". A few matching sequins and my card is finished!

Copics Used:

Moose: E42, E43, E44, E47, R01/ w2, W3, W5

Pinks: RV52, RV55

Blues: B34, B37, B39

Mistletoe: YG63, YG67, R24

Outline: B0000, B000, B00, B01

For more inspiration using High Hopes Stamps visit out Facebook Group or the Blog! The Design Team always posts such adorable creations!

Happy Stamping!

Go Wild!

Welcome!

I've had this stamp set called "Go Wild" from Gerda Steiner Designs for a while now and finally found some time to get it out and play with it! Her images are so cute and I wish I could afford to own them all LOL!

I am using papers from the Doodlebug "At the Zoo" 6x6 collection! Doodlebug always has such fun patterns and bright colours which are perfect for these cuties from the "Go Wild" set. I love how the images are peeking out from the MFT Peek a Boo Window die. I coloured these cuties with my Copic Sketch markers and cut them out with my Brother Cut N Scan. Some enamel dots from Gina Marie finish off the card front.

On the inside I created a scene and used all the stamps that come in the "Go Wild" clear stamp set. I inked all the edges of my papers (Front & Inside) with Vintage Photo Distress Ink  and a blending tool. 

This adorable set doesn't just have to be for "birthdays", it's so cute you could use if for a variety of cards ideas.

Copics Used:

Tucan:N5, N6, N8, BG73, BG75, YR23, YR24, YR04, YR07, Y35, Y38

Giraffe: YR23, YR24, YR27, E35, E37

Person: E00, E11, E21, R20, E31, E33, E35, BG93, BG96, BG99

Elephant: N1, N2, N3

Jeep: YG17, YG23, YG25, N1, N5, N6, N8, Y00, Y01

Thanks for stopping by!

happy Stamping!

Snowman Love!

Happy Tuesday!

Have you seen the New Christmas 2019 Release from High Hopes stamps yet? It's absolutely adorable and I love all the new sentiments for Christmas released too! Today I am using the new stamp called "Snowman Love".

I decided to try to Challenge myself by not using Designer Papers as I usually do. So I went through my stash of goodies and found this adorable "Snowflake Swirl" embossing folder. I ran it through my Big Shot and then using Lucky Clover & Fired Brick Distress Inks blended the ink onto the embossed background. Next I took my Imagine Sheer Shimmer Sparkle Craft Spray and liberally sprayed the embossed paper! I couldn't get a good photo of the sparkle but trust me it's gorgeous!

I used a piece of the ink blended embossed paper on the inside with the new High Hopes sentiment called "Happy Holidays".

Copics Used:

Reds: R24, R27, R29/ R56

Greens: YG7, YG25, YG63, YG67

Yellow: Y15, Y17

Snowman: C0, C1, R01, YR04, YR07

Hat: T5, T7, T8

Make sure you head on over to the High Hopes Blog and the High Hopes Facebook page to see what the Design Team has created with all the New Christmas 2019 images!

Happy Stamping!

A Whole Year More "Incrediblerer"!

Happy Sunday!

I made this adorable card for my daughter Taylor for her birthday! Taylor turned 26 this year. WOW, where does the time go? I'm beyond proud of the woman she has turned out to be!! I decided to use the Polkadoodles "Winnie's Gifts Galore" clear stamp for Taylor's card. This is my first time using one of Polkadoodles images, but I can tell you it won't be the last! Their stamps and papers are absolutely adorable!

I started by stamping and colouring "Winnie" with my Copic Markers. Then using a Gina Marie Pleated Circle die, cut out the image. I added some ink splatters with  Pico Embellisher using a brush in white and black. I added white polka dots to her outfit with a gel pen and some sparkly Stickles to the yellow flowers. All the edges of my papers and doily are inked with some Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink using a blending tool.

I always struggle with flower sprays but I think it turned out not too bad this time. I used the SSS Calliope Flourish and then added the flowers on top of it.

Love this double bow and little flower embellishment!

On the decorated inside I added a sentiment from the Stamping Bella "Tiny Townie Bree Loves Buttercream" stamp set.

Copics Used:

Skin: E00, E21, E11, R20

Hair: E33, E35, E37, E39

Blue Greens: BG11, BG23, BG25, BG49

Yellows: Y13, Y15, Y17

Leaves: YG63, YG67

Outline: C0, C1, C2, C4

Thanks for dropping in today and.....

Happy Stamping!

New Release Day!

Hello High Hopes Fans!

It's Release Day over at High Hopes stamps! Oh my gosh, wait until you see all the new images and sentiment for Christmas! Today my card uses the adorable "Christmas Gnome". I have become obsessed with Gnomes, I just think they are the sweetest characters ever!! I was so excited that I got to play with this sweetie!

I coloured my image with my Copic Markers and then fussy cut him out with my Brother Cut N Scan. I also cut out 2 cardstock layers to add behind him for a bit of extra dimension. Today's papers are from the Photoplay "Mad Plaid Christmas and Christmas Memories" 6x6 collections. Of course Christmas Gnome needed some bling so I grabbed my Stickles and added it to his hat and leotards.

Here's my decorated card inside and the new sentiment called "From Our Gnome".

Copics Used:

Skin: E00, E21, E11, R20

Beard & Present: C1, C3, C4, C5

Shirt & Bow: R37, R59, R89

Shoes: E17, E19

Greens: G24, G28, G29

Make sure you head on over to the High Hopes Blog and the High Hopes Facebook page to see what the Design Team has created with all the New images!

Happy Stamping!

Brewin' Up Some Treats!

Happy Tuesday HH Fans!

All month long the High Hopes Design Team has been creating cards using "Halloween" as the theme! This is my last "Halloween" card for the month of September. I'm using the adorable "Froggy Cauldron" from High Hopes Rubber Stamps. I love his expression, it's like he's saying "Oh no, what have I gotten myself into?".

For this card I decided to use paper from the American Crafts Bootiful Night 6x6 collection. I coloured my image with my Copics and then fussy cut him out. Using the Gina Marie Halloween Scene die, I cut it out using black cardstock and popped it up over the ghost paper with foam tape. I cut out the Halloween embellishments from the set and also from the YNS Happy Haunting dies in different colours. I cut each die cut 3x and glued them together so they had some dimension to them. I added "Froggy Cauldron" with some foam squares and decorated the "brew" with some Stickles. I also added some glitter pen to the flames but it's hard to see in the picture.

I used the same die and papers on the inside. I thought the HH "Brewin' Treats" sentiment matched perfectly with the "Froggy Cauldron".

Copics Used:

Froggy: Yg21, YG23, YG25, YG17

Brew: FV2, BV08

Fire: E23, E25, E27, Y15, YR15, YR18

Cauldron: T5, T6, T7

If you haven't been following the High Hopes Design Team this month then you really need to head on over to the Blog and see all the awesome Halloween themed cards!

Happy Stamping!

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Halloween Shaker Card!

Hi High Hopes Fans!

I haven't made a shaker card in so long and thought it would be perfect to use the High Hopes "Zig Zag Frame" and the little "Silly Spider" for a fun look.

I started by stamping my image, colouring it with my Copic markers and then using my Brother Cut N Scan, cut out around the image. I then cut out the inside along the border line with my craft knife to create a window. I glued a piece of acetate to the back of the image to create a window and then added foam tape. Next I added some sequins and some really cute tiny beads that my friend gave me! They are just so sweet! To create the "box" for the shaker, I then added a piece of paper to the back and voilá, I had a shaker! Using some Doodlebug paper from my stash (it's old and discontinued), I designed my card layout. Then all I had to do was attach the Shaker to the card! I added a fussy cut "Silly Spider" to the front with some twine so he can move around as you shake the card. Some Stickles and enamel dots finished everything off.

Here you can see the dimension on my card. I actually used 2 layers of foam tape so that the shaker elements had lots of room to move.

See those tiny beads....aren't they adorable!

Copics Used:

Pumpkin: YR15, YT16, YR18/ YG61, YG67/ Y15, FY1

Spider: T4, T7, T9/ BV08, FV2

Stars & Moon: Y15, FY1/ Y35, Y38

Frame Border: T7, T9, BV08, FV2, FYG2

Don't forget to visit the High Hopes Blog for some Halloween inspiration all month long!

Happy Stamping!

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RAOK Cards!

Happy Day!!

I want to share with you today a group of 21 little cards (2.5 x 3.5") that I created to be used as a Random Act of Kindness (RAOK). We live in such an awesome community and I wanted to surprise and hopefully bring a smile to someone's face. I've been working on this project for a little while now. I find I would work away at it in-between other projects but last week went full out and finished them all! Now to just randomly leave them places for someone to find!

I love the fun and cute images that I used and paper from my stash! Each card has some sort of embellishment. It could be enamel dots, Stickles or a bow.

This set is made from the Gerda Steiner Designs "Turtley Great" stamp set.

I love the sentiments that are included with the set!

These cuties are from Craftin Desert Divas. Unfortunately when I went to link the images she has closed her shop.

Super cute sentiments to go with the images!

Love these birds from Your Next Stamp called "Spring Birds"

On these cuties I made ink blend cloud backgrounds!

This set of stamps is from Simple Stories and is called "Happy Kids".

The stamp set doesn't have sentiment with it so I looked through my stash and used the ones shown.

I made all my little envelopes using the We R Memory Keepers "Envelope Punch Board".

I put a little note I printed from my computer on the inside that says "lease enjoy this random act of kindness. Pay it forward with a RAOK of your own". On the back of the card instead of using my personalized stamp, I made a sticker that says "Kindness is a gift that everyone can afford to give". After all I don't want anyone to know who the card is from.

Each envelope is sealed with a sticker I made that just says "Random Act of Kindness". Now I must tell you both the stickers are not my design but something I found online, downloaded the image and then printed it on some sticker paper that I had.

Thanks for stopping by and remember "How beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it"!

Happy Stamping!