Snowy Love (Created by Lisa Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans!!!

 Happy Halloween!  I sure hope everyone has a safe and fun time tonight!!! 

As a reminder, today is the last day to enter your projects for this month's Challenge! Submit your entries for the chance to win your choice of two High Hopes Stamps!  Details for the Challenge can be found here.  We look forward to seeing your cards!

  For today's post, I made a circle flip card using stamps from the new release - Joys of the Seasons!

 

 Inside of card...

 

This is Snowy Love (RR003), Think Snow 2 Sentiment (HH006), and Seasons Greetings Sentiment.  This is an adorable and fun image to colour!  The image circle flips to the reverse side when you open or pull the right side of the card to the right. How awesome is that???

I coloured the image with Tombow Markers and Water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I added some Glossy Accents to Snowy's nose.  A Zig-Wink of Stella Clear Glitter pen was used on Snowy's hat and pompom for a little more sparkle.  The circles were punched using a 2 1/2" circle punch for both the image and the sentiment on the reverse side.  The designer paper is from Echo Park-'Tis the Season 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some SU black and red cardstock.  For a little added touch, a SU snowflake punch was used to punch the snowflake with a piece of white shimmery cardstock.  Xmas Red Stickles was applied to the centre and ends of the snowflake to match the red glittery tape ribbon.  The 'Tis the Season Glitter Tape is from Recollections.  A red rhinestone was added to the snow in the "Think Snow" sentiment as a finishing touch, to complete this card design.

 

Supplies Used:

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - 491, 925, N35, N75, 761, 126, and 100. Black Embossing Powder and Versamark Ink Pad for stamping the main image and sentiments.  SU Basic Grey Ink Pad for sponging the edges of the sentiment circle on the reverse side.

 

Paper - Echo Park- 'Tis the Season 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Black & Red Cardstock, White Shimmery Cardstock (Snowflake).

Misc - Glossy Accents,  Xmas Red Stickles, Zig-Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen, SU Snowflake Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, BigShot-Circle Card Thinlits Die, Recollections- 'Tis the Season Glitter Tape, Red Rhinestone, Sponge Dauber, Water brush, and Glue Dots.

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Penguin Surprise (Created by Jane Z.)

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This is Penguin Surprise (SS005) and Ho Ho Ho Sentiment (HH002). This image makes for such a cute Christmas card!!!

 

I started by colouring the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I added some Glossy Accents to the Penguin's beak and the tree ornament. Frosted Lace Stickles were applied to the fur on his hat and pompom.   

 

The image was cut down to size and layered using a couple of Spellbinder circle dies.  The pattern paper is from Simple Stories - Claus & Co. 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some red, green, and white cardstock.  The sentiment was stamped with a versamark ink pad and white embossing powder was applied then heated.  Foam tape was used under the sentiment to add some dimension.  I wanted to keep this card fairly flat, so it could be mailed out in time for the holidays.  To complete this card, a piece of Doodlebug Twine was tied in a bow to coordinate with the gift bow.  Also, some red rhinestones were added to the centre of the snowflakes on the sentiment.  

 

Supplies Used:

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - N15, N35, N75, 126, 133, 245, 055, 985, 847, and 856.  Versamark Ink Pad, Black Embossing Powder, White Embossing Powder.

 

Paper - Simple Stories-Claus. & Co. 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Red, Green, and White Cardstock.

 

Misc - Glossy Accents, Frosted Lace Stickles, Spellbinders-Circle Dies, Red Rhinestones, Doodlebug Twine-Ladybug, Water Brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

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YNS Sketch & Color Challenge #25 - Sandy Squirrel (Created by Jane Z.)

 

and a little closer look...

 

Well, I was able to get a card done for this week's YNS Sketch/Color #25 Challenge...but, I couldn't decide whether to do the sketch challenge or the color challenge.  I ended up being on the safe side and doing both - LOL!!! Hope you like it!!!

Supplies Used:

YNS Stamps/Dies - Sandy Squirrel Stamp Set (CYNS300) & Sandy Squirrel Die Set (YNSD329).

Ink - Coloured with Tombow Markers, Versamark Ink Pad, Black Embossing Powder, SU Early Espresso Ink Pad, and SU Early Espresso Embossing Powder.

Paper - Doodlebug-Happy Harvest 6x6 Paper Pad;  SU Chocolate Chip, Dusty Durango, and Marigold Morning Cardstock.

Misc - YNS Gumdrops - Love Me Some Latte (YNSGD054), Stitched Circle Die, YNS-Stitched Rectangle Die (YNSD214), Standard Circle Die, Stitched Square Die, Doodlebug Twine, SU Button, Foam Tape, Glue Dots.

Thanks for stopping by!

 

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Pumpkin Buddies (Created by Lisa Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans!!!

 I sure hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!  For today's post, I thought I would share another Halloween cutie from the new release - Joys of the Seasons!
 

 

This is Pumpkin Buddies (TT020).  It is a super adorable image to colour and an enjoyable card to create...  

I coloured the image with Tombow Markers and Water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I added some Glossy Accents to the puppy's nose and the bat.  Gold Stickles were added on the pumpkin's eyes.  The designer paper is from Taylored Expressions - Build a Scene Halloween 6x6 Paper Pad (Cobweb print), Recollections - Midnight Magic 6x6 Paper Pad (for the shiny black and glittery gold cardstock).  Foam tape was used to attach the image, in order to add some dimension to this card.  A bunch of Doodlebug - Beetle Black Sprinkles were applied as a finishing touch, to complete this card design.

 

Supplies Used:

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - N15, N35, N75, 969, 076, 990, 905, and 933. Black Embossing Powder and Versamark Ink Pad for stamping the main image.

 

Paper - Taylored Expressions - Build A Scene Halloween 6x6 Paper Pad (Cobweb Paper); Recollections - Midnight Magic 6x6 Paper Pad - (Shiny Black and Glittery Gold Cardstock)

Misc - Glossy Accents, Gold Stickles, Doodlebug-Beetle Black Sprinkles, Water brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

Thanks for stopping by!

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Frankie (Created by Jane Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans!!!

 

Here's a Frightfully Delightful card using some stamps from the new release - Joys of the Seasons!
  

 



This is Frankie (TT021) and Frightfully Delightful Sentiment (HH009). This image is sooo cute and fun to colour!!!

 

I started by colouring the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I added some Glossy Accents to Frankie's nose, pumpkin's-eyes/nose/mouth, and the bat's-wings/ears/nose.  

 

The image was cut down to size and the edges were sponged with SU basic gray ink.  The pattern paper is from Taylored Expressions-Build A Scene Halloween 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some Black and Yellow Cardstock.  Foam tape was used under the image and sentiment to add some dimension.  To complete this card, a piece of black embroidery thread was used to resemble a cobweb stran with a glittery spider dangling from it.  Also, three Doodlebug - Beetle Black Sprinkles were added to the corners of the image.  

 

Supplies Used:

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - N15, N35, N55, N75, 126, 055, 985, 533, 977, 925, 933, 847, 603, and 850.  Versamark Ink Pad and  Black Embossing Powder.  SU Basic Gray Ink Pad for sponging edges of the image.

 

Paper - Taylored Expressions-Build A Scene Halloween 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Black and Crushed Curry Cardstock.

 

Misc - Glossy Accents, Black Embroidery Thread, Recollections-Halloween Glitter Embellishments-Spider, Doodlebug - Beetle Black Sprinkles, Sponge Dauber, Water Brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

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Free Broom Rides (Created by Lisa Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans!!!

 I sure hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!  For today's post, I thought I would share a Halloween cutie from the new release - Joys of the Seasons!
 

 

This is Free Broom Rides (TT017).  It was a super fun image to colour and enjoyable card to create...  

I coloured the image with Copic Markers. After the image was all coloured and dry, I added some Zig-Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen to the witch's hat buckle and the stars on her dress.  It is a bit difficult to see this sparkle in the picture, but it just adds a bit of glitter to the card!  The designer paper is from Doodlebug-Ghouls and Goodies 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some Black and White Cardstock.  Another piece of Doodlebug patterned paper(from the same paper pad), was also used behind the main image.  Foam tape was used to attach the image, in order to add some dimension to this card.  A few Halloween Glitter Embellishments were applied as a finishing touch, to complete this card design.

 

Supplies Used:

 

Ink - Copic Markers - Y06, C3, 100, E79, YG05, E00, E31, E47, 0, Y38, and BV17.  Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad for stamping main image.

 

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

 

Misc - Zig-Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen, Recollections-Halloween Glitter Embellishments, Corner Punch, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

Thanks for stopping by!

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Snowy Love (Created by Jane Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans!!!

 

Here's another one of my cards, using a very cute stamp from the new release - Joys of the Seasons!  

 

 

Side View

Inside of Card



This is Snowy Love (RR003) and We Wish You a Merry Christmas Sentiment (HH003). This image is sooo adorable and fun to colour!!!

 

I started by colouring the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I added some Glossy Accents to the Snowman's nose.  Frosted Lace Stickles was applied on the fur of the Snowman's hat and pompom.  The image was then fussy cut out.  

 

The die used to cut the card is a Sizzix Thinlits called Circle Card.  A 2 1/2" circle punch was used to layer the main image, and also for the sentiment on the reverse.  The pattern paper is from Doodlebug - Sugarplums 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some Blue and White Cardstock.  Foam tape was used under the image to add some dimension.  To complete this card, a couple of pink buttons were applied on the left side of the card, and some Doodlebug Twine - Cupcake was tied on the lower right hand side.  

 

Supplies Used:

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - N35, N95, 856, 847, 443, 452, 723, 245, 133, and 800.  Versamark Ink Pad and  Black Embossing Powder.  SU Marina Mist Ink Pad for sentiment and sponging edges of the sentiment.

 

Paper - Doodlebug-Sugarplums 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Marina Mist and White Cardstock.

 

Misc - Glossy Accents,  2 1/2" circle punch, Frosted Lace Stickles, Doodlebug Twine-Cupcake, Sizzix Thinlits - Circle Card Die, Sponge Dauber, Buttons, Water Brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

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YNS Sketch #24 Challenge: Holiday Sentiments (Created by Jane Z.)

Here's another card I recently made for this week's YNS Sketch #24 Challenge...I decided to really challenge myself using both the colour combination and sketch, all in one card. Hope you like it!!!

Supplies Used:

YNS Stamps - Holiday Sentiments (CYNS059)

Ink - Coloured with Tombow Markers, Versamark Ink Pad, and Black Embossing Powder, SU Elegant Eggplant for sponging edges.

Paper - Doodlebug-Frosty Friends 6x6 Paper Pad;  SU Elegant Eggplant and White Cardstock.

Misc - YNS Gumdrops - Candy Corn, Tim Holtz - Snowfall Embossing Folder, Stitched Square Die, Dee's Distinctively-Happy Holidays die, Sponge Daubers, Frosted Lace Stickles, Foam Tape, Glue Dots.

Thanks for stopping by!

 

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Snowman Sled Ride (Created by Lisa Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans!!!

Happy Thanksgiving Weekend to my Canadian friends!  I sure hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful and safe holiday!!!

 For today's post, I am already looking forward to the next holiday...Christmas will be here before we know it...

This is Snowman Sled Ride (SS010).  This was a super fun image to colour...  

I coloured the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I added some Glossy Accents to the snowman's mittens and nose.  It is a bit difficult to see this in the picture, but it does look quite shiny!  The designer paper is from Teresa Collins-Candy Cane Lane 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some Red and White Cardstock.  Silver Mirra Cardstock was also used behind the main image.  Foam tape was used to attach the image, in order to add some dimension to this card.  A metal charm was applied to the bottom left corner of the image, to complete this card design.

 

Supplies Used:

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - N15, N35, N55, N75, N95, 245, 837, and 905.  Versamark Ink Pad, Black Embossing Powder.

 

Paper - Teresa Collins-Candy Cane Lane 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Red and White Cardstock; and Silver Mirra Cardstock. 

 

Misc - Glossy Accents, Making Memories - Metal Charm, Water Brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

Thanks for stopping by!

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Polar Hug (Created by Jane Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans!!!

 

Here's a holiday card I would like to share with you today.  It's never too soon to start making your Christmas cards!  

This is Polar Hug (SS001) and From All of Us Sentiment (HH004). This image is sooo adorable!!!

 

I started by colouring the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I added some Glossy Accents to the Polar Bear's nose and Penguin's beak and feet.  Diamond Stickles was applied on the fur of the Penguin's hat and pompom.  The image was then fussy cut out.  The sentiment was done with a technique that is fairly new to me.  This was my second attempt at experimenting with it.  First, I stamped the sentiment on a scrap piece of paper and photocopied it onto white cardstock using my office laser printer. Then I ran the photocopied cardstock through my "antique" office laminator using Heidi Swapp's - minc gold reactive foil (shiny side up).  I just love the finished look of this technique; however, it is rather difficult to get a good photograph when using the reactive foil.  The shine of the foil looks amazing when the card is tilted! 

 

The pattern paper is from Bo Bunny-Sleigh Ride 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some Kraft and White Cardstock.  Gold Mirra Cardstock was used to layer the sentiment.  The "happy holiday" ribbon is from May Arts, along with a couple of gold tree brads that were added to it.  Foam tape was used under the image to add some dimension.  To complete this card, a few gold coloured rhinestones were applied on the left side of the card, and three just below the sentiment.  

 

Supplies Used:

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - N79, N15, N35, 925, 985, 942, and 977.  Versamark Ink Pad and  Black Embossing Powder.

 

Paper - Bo Bunny-Sleigh Ride 6x6 Paper Pad, Gold Mirra Cardstock, and SU Kraft and White Cardstock.

 

Misc - Glossy Accents, Diamond Stickles, May Arts-Ribbon, Heidi Swapp- Minc Gold Reactive Foil, Laser Printer, Laminator, 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" circle punches, Gold Tree Brads, Gold Rhinestones, Water Brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

Thanks for stopping by!

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Penguin Love (Created by Lisa Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans!!

 

As a reminder, the Blog Hop for the new release runs until October 5th, so if you haven't had a chance to check out the hop yet, there is still time.

 

I have been having a lot of fun with these new stamps!  All the images are so cute and adorable!!!  Here's another example of that...

This is Penguin Love (SS003).  It doesn't get much cuter than this!!!  Oh and sooo fun to colour too!

I coloured the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I added some Glossy Accents to the holly and berries, penguin's beaks, and ice rink.  It is a bit difficult to see this in the picture, but it does look quite shiny!  Diamond Stickles were added on the penguin's pompoms of their hats.  The designer paper is from Doodlebug - Frosty Friends, along with some Grey and White Cardstock.  A couple of pieces of Doodlebug twine was added under the sentiment.  Foam tape was used to attach the image and sentiment, to add some dimension to this card.  A few YNS Glitter Silver Gumdrops were applied in the top corners of the card.  The sentiment was die cut using Quikutz dies with grey cardstock.  These die cut letters were mounted on 1 1/4" circles that were cut using a punch.  One crystal gemstone was placed on the top of each of the sentiment letters, to complete this card design.

 

Supplies Used:

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - N15, N55, N75, 606, 373, 491, 555, 245, 969, 905, and 847.  Versamark Ink Pad, Black Embossing Powder.

 

Paper - SU Grey and White Cardstock; Doodlebug - Frosty Friends 6x6 Paper Pad.

 

Misc - Glossy Accents, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Doodlebug Twine - Gray, YNS-Glitter Silver Gumdrops, Diamond Stickles, Zig - Wink of Stella - Glitter White Pen, Crystal Gemstones, Water Brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

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Candy Cane Snowman (Created by Jane Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans!!!

 

 

This is Candy Cane Snowman (RR002) and Think Snow 2 Sentiment (HH006).  Awwwe...this stamp is sooo cute!!!!!! And so easy to colour too.... 

I coloured the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I added some Glossy Accents to the Snowman's nose and berry on his hat.  A Wink of Stella (Zig) - Glitter Gold Pen was used on the buckle of the hat.  The image was then fussy cut out and glued to some Kraft coloured cardstock to help the image to stand out a bit.  The pattern paper is from Carta Bella-Warm & Cozy 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some Kraft and White Cardstock.  A snowflake charm was tied on to the twine.  Foam tape was also used under the image and sentiment to add some dimension.  To complete this card, a few crystal gemstones were added to the right top and bottom corners of the card, along with one smaller gemstone for the middle of the snowflake on the sentiment.  

 

Supplies Used:

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - N35, 847, 126, 296, N15, 990, 977, and 969.  Versamark Ink Pad, Black Embossing Powder, and cream ink pad for sponging the edges of the sentiment oval.

 

Paper - Carta Bella - Warm & Cozy 6x6 Paper Pad, SU Kraft and White Cardstock.

 

Misc - Glossy Accents, Zig - Wink of Stella-Glitter Gold Pen, Twine, Snowflake Charm, Oval Punch, Crystal Gemstones, Water Brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

Thanks for stopping by!

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New Release - Blog Hop: Joys of the Seasons (Created by Lisa Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans

It's a BLOG HOP Day!!!  Come check out all the New Stamps that High Hopes Stamps have available for you!!!  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!

 



This is Snowman Stumble (TT014) and Freezin' Season Sentiment (HH001).  Such cute and adorable stamps - the possibilities are endless to create your very own holiday cards and gifts!

 

I started by stamping the image and sentiment 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, 905, 761, N95, 192, 528, 969, and 837.  Once the image was all coloured and dry, I proceeded to apply some glue, along with dry glitter on the snowman's hat and pompom.  Foam tape was applied to pop out both the image and the sentiment, for some added dimension on this card.  The designer paper is from Carta Bella-Bundled Up 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some SU Light Blue and White cardstock.  To complete this card, some pearls were added on both sides of the image, and three snowflake brads covered with Diamond Stickles, was also placed below the snowman.

 

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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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New Release - Blog Hop: Joys of the Seasons (Created by Jane Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans

It's Blog Hop Time!!!  Come check out all the New Stamps that High Hopes Stamps have up for grabs!!!  These stamps are soooooo Adorable!!!

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

 

This is Lil Snowbird (TT009).  Such a cute and adorable stamp!  In fact, all of the new High Hopes Stamps are fabulous and sooo fun to colour!!! 

 

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: 969, 977, N35, 942, 850, 800, 452, 443, 847, and 856.  Once the image was all coloured and dry, I proceeded to apply some Glossy Accents on the holly berries, baby bird, and flower below the bow in her hair.  Frosted Lace Stickles was added to all the snow on the birdhouse and on the little girl's coat fur.  A Uniball White Gel Pen was used to add some dots to the front of the birdhouse and hair bow.  The image was die cut using a MFT die called - In & Out Diagonal Stitched Rectangle. Foam tape was applied to pop out the image for some added dimension on this card.  The designer paper is from MME - Winter Wonderland 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some SU Blue, Red, and White cardstock.  The sentiment was die cut using an Elizabeth Crafts die - Merry Christmas. To complete this card, I included a couple of Doodlebug Sprinkles - summer glitter assortment, on the top corners.

 

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Keep hopping your way along the Blog Hop!

 

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!

 

Also, please be sure to play along with us for the October Challenge.  Details can be found here.

 

Thanks for stopping by!

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If you are in need of a High Hopes stamp, check out these stores:

One Crazy Stamper based out of Canada

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