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!

 

Curious Kitty!

Hello!!

I'm sharing this cutie today called "Curious Kitty" from High Hopes Stamps. I have never had a cat but this reminds me of my fur baby Stella. Today she sat staring at a bumble bee on my flowering bush and then when it went to fly away she jumped and nearly caught it in her mouth. Now it was a game of chase between the bee and Stella around the yard. I'm sure the bee was saying "catch me if you can" LOL.

I decided to use papers from the Echo Park "I Love My Cat"6x6 collection. After stamping and colouring my image with my Copic Markers, I cut it out using a hexagon stitched die. My sentiment is also from HH and is called "From Meow To You". I inked all the paper edges and wooden embellishment with Distress Ink in Vintage Photo.

Copics Used:

E08, E09, E97

YG01, YG03, Y08

R01, R02, R22

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!

I Love You More!

It's Tuesday!

Tuesday means it's my turn to post over on the High Hopes Blog! I'm loving this re-release for May called "Furry & Friends"! Gotta love when Lora opens the "vault" and we get to play with these adorable images again! Meet "Prancing Pup"and the "More Than the Cat" sentiment! 

Today I am using papers form the Echo Park "I Love My Dog" 6x6 collection! I stamped, coloured and die cut my image. Using some foam squares, I popped the image up for some added dimension.Some twine and enamel dots finish off my card.

Copics Used:

C00, C0, C1, C3, C5, C6, C8, C9

R37, R59, R89

YG17

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!

 

Bugs and Kisses!

Happy Tuesday!

Oh my gosh, I just love this "Buggy Stack" from High Hopes Stamps! Look at those cute little faces!!!I had so much fun colouring these adorable "buggies"! The HH sentiment "Bugs and Kisses" goes perfectly with this sweet card!

I stamped my image with Copic friendly ink on some Copic friendly paper and then coloured in the bugs. I tried to colour the butterfly to resemble a Monarch. Using my Brother Cut N Scan, I cut out the image and a matching outline in red. I decided to keep my card design simple and just ran a piece of white cardstock through my machine using a Darice Large Petal embossing folder. For a twist, I cut the "Bugs and Kisses" sentiment into 3 pieces and adhered using foam tape. I love how the image pops off the white background!

Copics Used:

Faces & Hands: E00, E11, E21, R2o

Ladybug: R35, E37, R46, R59/ C1, C5, C6, C7, C8

Butterfly: YR24, YR27/ YR14, YR15 / C5, C6, C7, C8

Bee: YR21, YR23/ C00, C1, C5, C6, C7, C8/R59

Grass: YG01, YG03, YG17

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!

Hugs To Cheer You!

Hello!

Sometimes you just need a card to cheer a friend up and to let them know you are there! "Andy & Alex Mouse" from High Hopes Stamps along with the sentiment "Hugs To Cheer You" makes the sweetest card to give to someone dear to you! You could also use this image for a Valentine's or Anniversary card!

Sometime ago I went through my 6x6 paper pads. I kept the pads I liked and ripped out paper from some pads that I only liked a few of the papers from. Anything left I donated to our neighbour's daughter who is a teacher. Her class loved them and used them in their art classes. This paper is from the ripped out papers so I have no idea who made it. All I know is that it was perfect for Andy & Alex! I stamped my image onto Copic friendly paper and using my Copic markers coloured it in to match my papers. Next I cut around the image with a Stitched Scallop Circle from Memory Box. Some twine and enamel dots finish off my card.

Copics Used:

Mice: N0, N1, N2, N3, R01, R02, R20

Andy: R35, R46, R59/ YR21, YR23, YR24

Alex: R81, R83, R85, R89/ R35, R46, R59

Grass: YG91, YG93

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 Waterski!

Hello!

The vault is open over at High Hopes and the Men & Boy's have come out to play! Meet "Waterskiing Bob"! Bob must be on vacation somewhere as it certainly isn't warm enough here yet for water sports LOL. I always love how happy Bob is, he always has a smile on his face!

I stamped my image onto Copic friendly paper and then used my Copic markers to colour my image to match my papers. Today's papers are from the Doodlebug's "Anchors Away" and Echo Park's "Summer Party" 6x6 collections. After colouring Bob, I cut him out using a stitched square die and them popped that up on my card with foam squares. I used the HH sentiment called "World's Best Father". Some clear glitter pen on the waves and a few enamel dots finish off my card. Waterskiing Bob makes a great Father's Day or even a great birthday card for Dad!

Copics Used:

Skin: E01, E11, E13, R20, R22

Hair: E23, E25, E27, E29

Shorts: YR68, Y17, Y38, B24, B26

Ski: G05, G09, G28/ E13, R15, E18

Water: 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!

 

World's Best!

Hi!

I'm so excited that Lora opened the Retirement Vault and let the "Men & Boys" out to play again! This image is called "Lawnmower Bob". Bob looks so happy cutting the grass! This image makes a great Father's Day card.

I started by stamping my image and then colouring Bob in with my Copic Markers. Next using my Brother Cut N Scan I "fussy" cut him out. I decided to make a scene for Bob & his lawnmower. I took my card base and using a cloud stencil created the sky. Next I used 2 different dies and cut out some green grass. The first 2 glass layers (bottom up) are popped up using foam squares as is Bob. I tucked my coloured image amongst the grass layers. The HH sentiment called "World's Best Father" finishes off my card.

Copics Used:

Skin: E01. E11, E13, R20, R22

Outfit: R35, R37, R46, R59/ B24, B28, B39/ E43, E44, E47, E49

Lawnmower: G05, G08, G28/ C6,C7, C9/ R41, E42, E43

Grass: YG17, YG21, YG23, YG25

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!

 

Bunny Stack!

 Hello!

Today I'm sharing with you my last Easter card of 2021! Easter is this Sunday and I'm looking forward to sharing it with my family. We are a small family so we can visit under the "Covid rules" in our area of the world. Meet the adorable "Easter Bunny Stack" from High Hopes Stamps. Nothing cuter than a stack of bunnies don't you agree?!!

I stamped my image onto some Copic Friendly paper and coloured it in with my Copic markers. Next I cut out the image using a Stitched Flag Banner. My paper today is from the Doodlebug "Hoppy easter" 6x6 collection. Some glitter pen on the bows and Easter eggs and a variety of enamel dots finish off my card.

I always love to pop up my image using foam squares or tape for a more dimensional look.

Copics Used:

C00, C0, C1, C2, C3, C8

E71, E74, E77, E79

Y000, Y00, Y32, Y35, Y38

YG01, YG03, YG17

R01, R02, R20, R22, R24

BV0000, BV11, BV13, BV17

B000, RV000

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!