Sweet Friend!

Hi!

Don't you just love these sweet mice?!!! I've had these cuties for awhile now and thought it was time to get them inked and coloured up! These are from the Your Next Stamp "Flowers and Smiles" stamp set. 

Look at all these cute images! So many variations you can make with just one set!

Both cards have a simple design with only 1 layer of patterned Designer paper from my stash. and some matching cardstock. A bit of twine finishes off my CAS design,

Copics Used:

Mice: E31, E33, E35, R22/ C1, C2, C4, R22

Flowers: RV 14, RV17, RV19, BG05, Y38/ BV11, BV13, B21, Y35

Leaves: G43, G46/ YG03, YG05

Pot: E95, E97, E99

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Happy Stamping!

Just Bee'cause!

Bzzzzzzz!

What's the buzz you say? Well it's all about this adorable card from High Hopes Stamps called "Wilson's Honey Farm". These Bees are buzzin' by to let you know they are thinking about you.

To start, I stamped and coloured my image using my Copic Markers. Then I die cut it using a Gina Marie die set called "Peekaboo Oval". To create the frame, I die cut the polka dot paper and then using an Xacto knife, cut around the outer edge of the die. This created a nice frame for the coloured image to sit inside of. I found these adorable papers in the Honey Bees "The Bees Knees" 6x6 collection. I also added Vintage Photo Distress Ink to all the edges of my papers to add some dimension.  I used the High Hopes sentiment called "Just Bee Cause", which goes perfectly with this image! Some ribbon, bee stickers and Stickles to the bee's wings finish off my card.

Copics Used:

Hive: Y32, Y35, Y38

Flowers: RV17, RV19, YG23, G28

Honey Pot: BG75, BG78, Y21, RV17, RV19

Grass: YG17, YG21, YG23, YG25

Don't forget to head over to the High Hopes Blog and Facebook Page for more inspiration from the Design Team!

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Robot Wishes!

Happy Tuesday!

Oh my gosh!!!! How cute is this robot?!! Isn't he just the perfect image for a young boys Birthday card! Meet the adorable High Hopes Stamp called "Robot with Cupcake". If your little guy loves robots, then check out the other adorable images HERE.

I coloured this cutie with my Copic Markers and then die cut the image and papers using the Gina Marie Venetian Labels die set. I found this older Echo Park collection called "That's My Boy" in my stash and found these adorable papers to match.  It's hard to see but I added Spectrum Noir Glitter pen to all the grey parts, which make it look more like shiny steel. The High Hopes sentiment called "Transmitting Birthday Wishes" goes perfectly with the image theme. Lots of enamel dots finish off my card.

On my decorated inside I used another HH Sentiment called "It's Your Day"

Copics Used:

C1, C3, C5, C6, C8

R24, R27, R29

Y26, Y28, YR12, YR14, YR16, YR18

YG23, YG25

Don't forget to head over to the High Hopes Blog and Facebook Page for more inspiration from the Design Team!

Happy Stamping!

Purrr-ty Tweet!

Hello!

I'm popping in today with a card that would be perfect for Valentine's Day or to let someone know you think they are special! This image from High Hopes Stamps is called "Purrr-ty Tweet Kitty". I love that the sentiment comes with the image and how it wraps itself around the image.

When I saw this image my brains said..... red and black. Why I don't know lol, but I went with it, adding a bit of pink to match with the papers. This is a new die for me from Studio Katia called "Half Stripped Cover" and I put it to good use. After stamping and cutting my image out with a Gina Marie Double Roped Oval die, I set about colouring it with my Copic markers. I decided to use papers from the Echo Park "Be My Valentine" 6x6 collection and finished my card off with some Stickles (bow & flowers) and red gems.

Copics Used:

N3, N4, N5, N7, N8, N9

R24, R27, R29, R83, R85

G24, G28

B0000, B000, B00

Don't forget to head over to the High Hopes Blog and Facebook Page for more inspiration from the Design Team!

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Take Time!

What a cutie!! Meet "Tink Picking Posies" from High Hopes Stamps! I just want to squeeze those cheeks! But I know from experience that the smell would be too much. My poor dog Stella has been sprayed twice in the last few months, so I know skunks aren't as cute as they look LOL!

I stamped my image on some Copic friendly paper and then cut it out with a wonky stitched die. My papers are from the Doodlebug Love Notes 6x6 collection and I added some enamel dots for a bit of interest. I love this HH sentiment called "Smell the Flowers", it matches perfectly with this image!

Copics Used:

N0, N5, N7, N8, N9, R01, R02

RV09, RV25, RV29

Y35, Y38, YR16, YG17, YG25

B0000, B000

Don't forget to head over to the High Hopes Blog and Facebook Page for more inspiration from the Design Team!

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Happy St. Patty's Day!

Hello!

Today's post for High Hopes Stamps features the adorable "Leapin' Leprechaun"! You can't help but smile when you see this cutie! I looked up the history of the Leprechaun, and in old Irish folklore he was a trickster figure who couldn't be trusted and likes to deceive. I find it hard to think that this cutie could do any of those things LOL!

I am using some papers from the Echo Park Lucky & Charms 12 x 12 collection. I coloured "Leapin' Leprechaun" with my Copic markers and then cut him out with my Brother Cut N Scan. The stitched Tag die was perfect to pop him up on with some foam tape. I am using the HH "St Patrick's Script" for my sentiment today. Some enamel dots and ribbon finish off my card.

I decorated the inside with some die cuts from the paper collection for a fun look.

Copics Used:

Skin: E00, E11, E21, R20

Hair: YR16, YR18

Outfit & Shamrocks: YG13, YG17, G14, G16, G17, Y26

Shoes: E25, E27, E29, Y26

Don't forget to head over to the High Hopes Blog and Facebook Page for more inspiration from the Design Team!

Happy Stamping!

Toucan Twosome!

Hello Friends!!

This month over on the High Hopes Blog the Design Team have been inspiring you with cards using a "Love Theme". Today I am using the adorable pair from High Hopes called "Toucan Twosome". I've seen some these birds on some of my travels and they are just incredibly beautiful!

"Toucan Twosome" makes the perfect Valentine Day card when paired with the HH Sentiment called "Love Nest Valentines". I decided not to go with non traditional Valentine themed papers. I've had this Designer Paper from Bo Bunny called "Beach Therapy" for a bit now and thought it perfect to pair with these sweeties! I inked all the edges of my paper layers with Vintage Photo Distress Ink to add a bit of dimension. All the layers are glued flat but the "Toucan Twosome" stamp is popped up using foam tape. My card base today is a 5x5" square.

Copics Used:

N5, N7, N8, N9, C1, C2

YR02, YR04, YR07, RV24, B04, Y23, Y32

E43, E44, E47

YG17, YG23, YG25

Thanks for stopping by today!

Happy Stamping!

Be My Valentine!

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and this adorable image called "Peeking Kitty With Heart" from High Hopes Stamps makes a perfect card for that special someone! I love Kitty's smile and the way the heart is dangling!

This card is on the larger size, with the scallop circle base being about 6" round. I created this base using my Silhouette Machine and a svg file. On top of the base I added a doily and then created a rosette from a long strip of paper (approx 18" x 2") . I scored the paper every 1/4" and then folded it using the "mountain/ valley" technique. Once it was all folded, I glued the strips together to create a circle. Then you sort of push the circle down into the middle and a rosette forms. I glued it to a small circle die cut and then using foam tape for dimension added it to the doily layer. Next came the 2 circles with a strip of ribbon added. I coloured and fussy cut my image out and added it to the ribbon so it looks like kitty is handing on to it. A double bow, heart gem and some Stickles finish everything off.

I popped up the sentiment called "My Valentine" with foam tape and added it to a smaller rosette.

In these 2 photos you can see the dimension to this card. Definitely a card you hand deliver LOL.

Copics Used:

Kitty: R01, R02, N2, N3, N4, N6, N7

Heart: R24, R27, R29, R81

Bow: RV25. RV29

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Stamping!

Love Letter!

Happy Tuesday!

Valentine's Day is fast approaching and this month over on the High Hopes Blog, we are sharing "Love" themed cards. My card today uses the adorable "Love Letter Monkey". This adorable image doesn't have to be just for Valentine's Day, you could use it for an anniversary or thinking of you card as well.

I started my card by stamping, colouring and cutting out "Love Letter Monkey using my Brother Cut N Scan. Then using some cute heart paper from my stash and the Sunny Studios Sunny Snippets Sliding Window Die, I created this adorable slider card. Some extra matching heart die cuts and some glitter pen on the heart in the Monkey's hand finish everything off.

Here you can see when you pull the heart tab up, the slider starts to reveal the window underneath.

I stamped the High Hopes sentiment called "Lg. Filled With Love" on the inside.

I love how the card is interactive and the image sits up but still lays flat for mailing!

Copics Used:

E50, E51, E53, E55, E57, E59, R22

R24, R27, R29, C1

For more inspiration using High Hopes Stamps visit our Facebook Group or the Blog! The Design Team is always busy creating amazing cards!

Happy Stamping!

United In Love!

Hello!!

This month over on the High Hopes Blog it's all about Love! Of course I had to use the adorable High Hopes stamp called "Elle & Elmer"! I mean look how thoughtful and loving Elmer is keeping Elle out of the rain! I'm lucky like Elle, I have a Hubby that is very thoughtful and always a gentleman!

I am using papers from the Tailored Expressions "Playful Patterns- Valentine" 6x6 collection. I tried to colour "Elle & Elmer" to match the papers with my Copic Sketch Markers. I coloured the image and then cut it out using a Gina Marie "Frilly Lace Square" die. I decided to mask off the image and added some clouds in the sky with some baby blue ink and cloud stencil, to create more of a scene. Some enamel dots finish off my design.

I used the High Hopes sentiment called "United In Love" to go along with my love themed card.

Copics Used:

Elephants: C1, C2, C3/ R01, R02

Umbrella: BG13, BG32, BG34/ R22, R24, R27/ N8

Grass: YG23, YG25

Flowers: RV52, RV55, BG23

For more inspiration using High Hopes Stamps visit our Facebook Group or the Blog! The Design Team is always busy creating amazing cards!

Happy Stamping!