Santa Bob (Created by Lisa Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans!!!

 

Happy Saturday Everyone!  Here's a card I made to hopefully get you thinking about the upcoming Holiday Season!
 

 

This is Santa Bob (TT001) from the New Release - Joys of the Seasons.  Santa is a little glittery this year! LOL!

 

I coloured this image with Tombow Markers and Water.  After the image was all coloured and dry, I added some Crystal - Ice Stickles to the fur on Santa Bob's hat, pompom, coat, and cuffs.  Santa sure sparkles now!!!   But you can never have too much sparkle on holiday cards!  The designer paper is from Carta Bella - Christmas Time 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some SU Black Cardstock.  A piece of glitter tape was also added under the image.  Foam tape was used to attach the image to add some dimension to this card.  To complete this design, some silver pearls were added to the top left and bottom right corners of the image.

 

Supplies Used:

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - 847, 443, N55, 850, 969, N95, 491, N15, 296, 942, 856, and 743.  Image stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad.

 

Paper - SU Black Cardstock, and Carta Bella - Christmas Time 6x6 Paper Pad.

 

Misc - Crystal Stickles, Silver Pearls, Glitter Tape, Water brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

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Snowman Stumble (Created by Jane Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans!!!

 

TGIF!!!  Here's another one of my cards using the Joys of the Season New Release Stamps...
 

 

This is Snowman Stumble (TT014) and Have An Ice Day Sentiment (HH007). Such an adorable Snowman!!! I think Snowmen images may become one of my favourite images to colour and decorate for this upcoming holiday season!  

I coloured Snowman Stumble with Tombow Markers and water, then used Twinkling H20 - Heavenly for the white parts of the snowman. After the image was all coloured and dry, I added some Glossy Accents to his nose and skate blades.  I needed more sparkle after that was complete, so out came the Stickles.  I used Crystal - Ice Stickles on the fur of the hat and pompom.  Wow, does this snowman ever glitter and shine!  The image was then cut down to size and layered with some green and black cardstock.  

 

For the sentiment, I was really wanting to try a technique that I have never done before.  I am not certain that this is a new technique, but it is new to me.  I started by stamping the sentiment on a scrap piece of paper with black ink.  I took the stamped sentiment and photocopied it on white cardstock using my office laser printer.  After I had copied the image of the sentiment, I cut it down to size and took a small piece of Heidi Swapp Silver Reactive Foil and laid it (shiny side up) on top of my copied sentiment.  I ran this through my "antique" office laminator.  LOL!  I am not fortunate enough to own one of those new Heidi Swapp foil laminators, so I thought I could use what I already have.  It's an old laminator, but it worked like a charm for this project!!!  After peeling off the foil from the sentiment, I decided it needed more sparkle too.  You can never have too much sparkle on holiday cards!  The Zig - Wink of Stella clear glitter pen was used on the sentiment's snow and in between the lines of the border.  It is rather difficult to see in the picture, but with the light silver foil and little bit of clear glitter, the results were amazing!  What a fun and easy technique!!!  

 

The pattern paper is from Echo Park - 'Tis the Season 6x6 Paper Pad.  Also, some black, green, red and white cardstock was used to create this card. A red felt snowflake was added, along with a crystal rhinestone in the centre.  Five red rhinestones were placed below the image.  Foam tape was also used under the image and sentiment to create some dimension on this card, along with a piece of red ric-rac ribbon.    

 

Supplies Used:

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - 847, 856, 076, 126, N35, N55, 491, and N60.  Versamark Ink Pad, Black Embossing Powder and Twinkling H2O-Heavenly for the white parts of the snowman.

 

Paper - SU Black. Green, Red and White Cardstock, Echo Park - 'Tis the Season 6x6 Paper Pad.

 

Misc - Glossy Accents, Crystal - Ice Stickles, Zig-Wink of Stella Glitter Clear Pen, Heidi Swapp-Silver Reactive Foil, Office Laser Printer, Office Laminator, SU - Little Felt Flurries, Red and Crystal Rhinestones, Red Ric-Rac Ribbon, Water Brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.



 

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YNS Sketch #23 Challenge: Clowning Around (Created by Jane Z.)

After having sooo much fun creating my first YNS Challenge card, I decided to create another Birthday card using YNS - Clowning Around Stamp & Co-ordinating Die Set, YNS - Big Birthday Balloon Die Set, and YNS - Scrapworks Strips Die Set for this week's Sketch #23 Challenge...Hope you like it!!!

Supplies Used:

YNS Stamps/Dies - Clowning Around Stamp Set & Co-ordinating Die, Big Birthday Balloon Die Set, Scrapworks Strips Dies Set

Ink - Coloured with Tombow Markers & Water, Versamark Ink Pad, and Black Embossing Powder.

Paper - Echo Park - Birthday Wishes 6x6 Paper Pad;  SU Bermuda Bay, Red, and White Cardstock.

Misc - YNS Gumdrops - Mermaid Fun, Glossy Accents (for icing), Wink of Stella - Red Glitter Pen - for cupcake tongue & lettering diecut, Wiggle Eyes, Doodlebug Twine-Ladybug, Red/Yellow/Green/Blue Stickles for sprinkles on cupcake, Waterbrush, Foam Tape, Glue Dots.

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Snowman Totem (Created by Lisa Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans!!

 

Here's another card that I recently created, featuring some newly released stamps for you to see!!!
 

 

This is Snowman Totem (TT003) and Think Snow 2 sentiment (HH006).  This image was very fun to colour!!!  Why not give it a try!

I coloured this image with Tombow Markers and Water.  After the image was all coloured and dry, I added some Glossy Accents to the areas that had either snow or snowballs, and on each snowman's nose.  It is a bit difficult to see this in the picture, but it does look quite shiny and added just the right texture!  For the snowman's pompoms on their hats, I used Crystal Stickles.  You can never have too much sparkle!  The designer paper is from BoBunny - Altitude Collection, along with some SU Basic Grey Cardstock.  A piece of stitched grosgrain ribbon was also added under the image.  Foam tape was used to attach the image and sentiment, and to also add some dimension to this card.  To complete this design, the edges of the image and sentiment were both sponged with some SU Basic Grey ink.

 

Supplies Used:

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - N15, N95, 905, 969, N75, 491, 606, N55, 243, 296, 603, 533, 761, 990, and 555.  Image and Sentiment stamped with Versamark Ink Pad and Black Embossing Powder. SU Basic Grey Ink Pad for Sponging Edges.

 

Paper - SU Basic Grey Cardstock, and BoBunny - Altitude Collection 6x6 Paper Pad.

 

Misc - Glossy Accents, Crystal Stickles, SU-Basic Grey Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Water brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

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Mummy (Created by Jane Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans!!!

 

Happy Friday Everyone!!!  Here's a little Halloween cutie to share with you today...
 

 

This is Mummy (SS008) and Sentiment from the Halloween Mini Set (TT023). Such a cute and adorable Halloween Mummy....I just love this image!!!  

I coloured "Mummy" with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I added some Crushed Pineapple Stickles to the flame of the candle in the lantern.  The image was then fussy cut out.  The treat bag was paper pieced using some Doodlebug pattern paper.  I had a lot of fun using a bunch of dies on this card.  These dies are from YNS and is called Spooky Halloween Scene Die Set.  The pattern paper is from Doodlebug - Ghouls & Goodies along with some Doodlebug - Sunkissed 6x6 Paper Pad for the grass.  Also, some Yellow, Black, and White Cardstock was used to create this card.  The sentiment was stamped using just one side of the square sentiment box in the High Hopes Halloween Mini Set.  The sentiment was then punched out using a SU Word Window Punch then green ink was sponged on the edges of it.  Finally, two black gemstones were added on each side of the sentiment and foam tape was applied to help the words stand out a bit.  Foam tape was also used under the Mummy image to create some dimension on this card.    

 

Supplies Used:

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - 606, N35, N75, 942, 850, 800, 126, 133, 055, 985, 925, and 933.  Versamark Ink Pad, Black Embossing Powder and Green Ink Pad for Sponging Sentiment Edges.

 

Paper - SU Yellow, Black and White Cardstock, Doodlebug - Ghouls & Goodies & Sunkissed 6x6 Paper Pads.

 

Misc - Crushed Pineapple Stickles, YNS - Spooky Halloween Scene Die Set, SU Word Window Punch, Black Gemstones, Water Brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.



 

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YNS Sketch #22 Challenge: Clowning Around (Created by Jane Z.)

I decided to create a Birthday card using YNS - Clowning Around and Sentiment from 2015 YNS Birthday Stamp Set, for this week's Sketch #22 Challenge.  Hope you like it!!!

YNS Stamps - Clowning Around & 2015 YNS Birthday Stamp Set (sentiment).
Ink - Coloured with Tombow Markers and Water, Versamark Ink Pad and Black Embossing Powder.
Paper - Joy Crafts - Let's Party 6x6 Paper Pad, SU Wild Wasabi, Orange and White Cardstock.
Misc - YNS Gumdrops - Love Earth & Neon Sunrise, Glossy Accents (for Clown's nose), SU Wild Wasabi Stitched Ribbon, Waterbrush, Foam Tape, Glue Dots.

Witchy Ride (Created by Lisa Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans!!

 

I hope you are enjoying this new release as much as I am!!!
 

This is Witchy Ride (TT018) and Take Flight sentiment (HH008).  Such fun, adorable, and cute stamps!!!

I coloured this image with Copic Markers. After the image was all coloured and dry, I added some Glossy Accents to the Witch's hat.  It is a bit difficult to see this in the picture, but it does look quite shiny!  The designer paper is from Doodlebug - Ghouls and Goodies, along with some Black and White Cardstock.  A couple of black cardstock strips were added under the image.  Foam tape was used to attach the image and to add some dimension to this card.  A few YNS-Glitter Black Gumdrops were applied around the image.  To complete this design, the sentiment was added along with a Recollections - Halloween Glitter Embellishment (Witch Hat).

 

Supplies Used:

 

Ink - Copic Markers - FV2, Y08, E33, YR04, E77, YR07, E27, E29, E01, E49, 100, E31, and W7.  Image and Sentiment stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad.

 

Paper - SU Black and White Cardstock, and Doodlebug - Ghouls & Goodies 6x6 Paper Pad.

 

Misc - Glossy Accents, YNS - Glitter Black Gumdrops, Recollections - Halloween Glitter Embellishment (Witch Hat), Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

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Vampire Treat - Pillow Box (Created by Jane Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans!!!

 

For today's post, I wanted to try something a little different again...

 

 

This is Vampire Treat (TT022). I thought this might make for a nice trick-or-treating gift, if there were goodies inside!!! Yummy.... 

I coloured the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I added some Glossy Accents all over the bat.  The image was then fussy cut out.  For the pillow box, I used a tool called We R Memory Keepers - Pillow Box Punch Board.  With some black cardstock in hand, I went to work.  Following the directions, I found this box pretty easy to make.  The score lines really helped with folding the box.  The pattern paper is from Doodlebug - Ghouls & Goodies, along with some Black and White Cardstock.  Doodlebug Twine - Lilac and Beetle Black was used to decorate the side of the box with a small bow, along with a glittery--yet creepy spider!  This spider had a foam piece of tape already on it, for adhering to this project.  

 

Supplies Used:

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - 606, N35, N75, 942, 850, 800, 761 and 992.  Versamark Ink Pad, Black Embossing Powder.

 

Paper - SU Black and White Cardstock, Doodlebug - Ghouls & Goodies 6x6 Paper Pad.

 

Misc - Glossy Accents, We R Memory Keepers - Pillow Box Punch Board, Doodlebug Twine - Lilac and Beetle Black, Recollections - Halloween Glitter Embellishment-Glitter Spiders, Water Brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

Optional - Treats for inside the box!!!
 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

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Scary Kitty (Created by Lisa Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans!!

 

 

As a reminder, the Blog Hop for the new release runs until Sept 5th (TODAY!!!) so if you haven't had the chance to check out the hop, you still have a little time.

 

I have been having a lot of fun with these new stamps!  Hope you get your hands on some soon....

 

This is Scary Kitty (SS009).  I am just lovin' these new release stamps!!!!!! Sooo adorable and cute!!!

I coloured the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I added some Glossy Accents to the kitty's hat.  It is a bit difficult to see this in the picture, but it does look quite shiny!  The designer paper is from Echo Park - Pirate's Life, along with some Orange, Black, and White Cardstock.  White Satin Sheer Ribbon from Offray was added under the image.  Foam tape was used to attach the image and to add some dimension to this card.  A few orange and sparkly Doodlebug Sprinkles were applied around the image.  The sentiment was die cut using Quikutz dies, cut out in both Orange and Silver Mirra Cardstock and layered by staggering the letters, to complete this card design.

 

Supplies Used:

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - N55, N95, 636, 905, 933, 800, N15, and N75.  Versamark Ink Pad, Black Embossing Powder.

 

Paper - SU Orange, Black, and White Cardstock, Silver Mirra Cardstock, Echo Park - Pirate's Life 6x6 Paper Pad.

 

Misc - Glossy Accents, Doodlebug Sprinkles - Summer Glitter Assortment, Offray-White Satin Sheer Ribbon, Water Brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

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Boo Pals - Treat Bag (Created by Jane Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans!!

 

 

As a reminder, the Blog Hop for the new release runs through Sept 5th so if you haven't had the chance to check out the hop, you still have a little time.

 

For this next post, I thought I would try something a little bit different...of course, using the Newly Released Stamps!!! 
 

Side view

This is Boo Pals (SS007) and Frightfully Delightful Sentiment (HH009).  Awwwe...this stamp is sooo cute!!!!!! And so easy to colour too....  The difficult part is keeping the kids and hubby out of the inside of the bag!!! LOL!

I coloured the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I added some Glossy Accents to the RIP on the stone.  The image was then fussy cut out.  For the treat bag, I used a tool called We R Memory Keepers - Gift Bag Punch Board.  With some black cardstock in hand, I went to work.  At first I was a little confused on the directions, but step-by-step I made it through (this was my first attempt at using the Gift Bag Punch Board).  The size of gift bag I used was Large.  The score lines really helped with folding and assembling the bag.  Once I had the shell of the bag completed, I added a square of orange cardstock and applied the designer paper on top of that.  The pattern paper is from Doodlebug - Ghouls & Goodies, along with some Black, Orange, Purple and Green Cardstock.  White cord ribbon was used for the handles, after punching some holes in both the front and back part of the treat bag.  I tied the ends in a knot on the inside of the bag to create the handles for carrying.  Foam tape was used under the image to add some dimension.  A few green and sparkly Doodlebug Sprinkles were applied to the top centre of the bag.  The sentiment was also added to complete this treat bag.

 

Supplies Used:

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - N55, N75, N95, 133, 925, 985, and 990.  Versamark Ink Pad, Black Embossing Powder.

 

Paper - SU Black, Orange, Purple, and Green Cardstock, Doodlebug - Ghouls & Goodies 6x6 Paper Pad.

 

Misc - Glossy Accents, We R Memory Keepers - Gift Bag Punch Board, Doodlebug Sprinkles - Summer Glitter Assortment, White Macromay cord, We R Memory Keepers - hole punch, Water Brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

Optional - Treats for the inside of the bag!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

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New Release-Joys of the Seasons BLOG HOP!!! (Created by Lisa Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans

It's Release DAY!!!  Come check out all the New Stamps that High Hopes Stamps have up for grabs starting TODAY!  These stamps are just AWESOME!!!

Don't forget to hop along...If you have arrived here from Shari M.'s blog, you are in the correct place!

Lisa

 



This is Halloween Mini Set (TT023).  Such cute and adorable stamps - the possibilities are endless!

 

I started by stamping the images with a Versamark Ink Pad and sprinkling some Black Embossing Powder on and heating it.  The Tombow Markers I used to colour the images were:  098, 969, 055, N75, N35, 761, N55, N15, 925, and 636.  Once the images were all coloured and dry, I proceeded to apply some Glossy Accents on Frankenstein's nose, pumpkin leaf, and witches' hat belt.  I punched each image using a 1 1/2"square punch.  With some black cardstock, I heat embossed using white embossing powder, the word frame part for each image (made 4).  These black frames were then punched using a 2" square punch.  The images were glued to each frame.  Foam tape was applied to pop out each of the layered images for some added dimension on this card.  The designer paper is from Doodlebug Designs - Ghouls and Goodies 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some SU Black and White cardstock.  To complete this card, two pieces of SU Elegant Eggplant Ribbon was also added under the four images.

 

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New Release-Joys of the Seasons BLOG HOP!!! (Created by Jane Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans

It's Release DAY!!!  Come check out all the New Stamps that High Hopes Stamps have up for grabs starting TODAY!  These stamps are soooooo Adorable!!!

Don't forget to hop along...If you have arrived here from Donna's Blog - you are in the correct place!

 

This is Snowman Snowball (TT008) and From All of Us (HH004).  Such fun and adorable stamps!

 

I started by stamping the image with a Versamark Ink Pad and sprinkling some Black Embossing Powder on and heating it.  The Tombow Markers I used to colour the image were:  491, N60, 856, 985, N35, 025, 528, 533, 636, 676, 761. 243 and N75.  Once the image was all coloured and dry, I proceeded to apply some Glossy Accents on all the snowmen's noses.  Frosted Lace Stickles was added to all the pompoms on their hats.  Crushed Pineapple Stickles was added to the buckles on the snowmen's hats. For the white part of the snowmen and snow on the ground, I used Twinkling H20 - Heavenly, along with some water for a shimmery look.  The sentiment was heat embossed with White Embossing Powder on SU Elegant Eggplant Cardstock.  The snowflake was made using a couple of snowflake punches and Silver Glitter Cardstock.  Foam tape was applied to pop out the image for some added dimension on this card.  The designer paper is from Doodlebug Designs - Frosty Friends 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some SU Elegant Eggplant and White cardstock.  To complete this card, Doodlebug Washi Tape-All A Flurry, was placed on white cardstock, trimmed to size, then added under the image.

 

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Your next stop is:  Lacey 

 

Leave a comment at each stop along the way, for your chance to win some great prizes!  We look forward to reading all your comments!

 

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