Penguin Giver (Created by Jane Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans!!!

TGIF!!!  For today's post, I have a card showcasing a couple of new release stamps!  Don't forget to check below for details, on how you could WIN some cute High Hopes Stamps of your very own!!!
 

 

This is Penguin Giver (TT044) and Loads of Wishes sentiment (HH030).  Such an adorable image on this card, to give to that special someone this Christmas!   

 

To start, I used a piece of watercolour paper and a Versamark Ink Pad to stamp the image and sentiment (using my Misti Stamping Tool) then applied Black Embossing Powder on the ink and heated it (white embossing powder on the sentiment).  To colour the main image, Tombow Markers and water were used.  After the colouring was finished and dry, glossy accents were applied on the bows of all the gifts and on the penguin's beak and feet.  Some Ranger Ice Stickles-Crystal Ice were applied on the fur of the penguin's hat for some added glitter.  You can never have enough sparkle on a Christmas card! LOL!

For the card base and image layer, I decided on a piece of SU Black cardstock.  The designer paper is from Carta Bella-Christmas Delivery 6x6 Paper Pad.  The frame of the main image was die cut using a MFT die called Wonky Stitched Rectangles.  A strip of snowflake ribbon was adhered along the bottom of the card.  To complete this card, the sentiment was popped up with foam tape for some added dimension, along with a small pompom for the penguin's hat (inspired by fellow design diva, Donna R.) and three YNS Gumdrops.
 

Supplies Used:

***Note: If you are in need of any products used here, please send Lora at OCS an email and I'm sure she would be happy to get the item(s) you are looking for.

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - 856, 847, N35, N75, 925, 933, 195, 245, 515 and 977; Versamark Ink Pad, White and Black Embossing Powder.

 

Paper - Carta Bella-Christmas Delivery 6x6 Paper Pad, SU Black Cardstock; Watercolour paper.

 

Misc. - Misti Stamping Tool, Glossy Accents, Ranger Ice Stickles-Crystal Ice, MFT-Wonky Stitched Rectangle Die, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Snowflake Ribbon (stash), Doodlebug Twine-Beetle Black, Small Pompom, YNS Gumdrops-Candy Corn, Ranger-Multi Medium Matte (to adhere the twine and pompom), Water Brush, Foam Tape and Glue Dots.
 

 

 

There are three ways to participate in this month's challenge. Click here to find out how to play along for your chance to win some High Hopes Stamps!!

Here is this month's sketch

Grab your High Hopes Stamps and come play along! I can't wait to see what you create! 

You can find High Hopes stamps at the links below.

One Crazy Stamper or High Hopes Website - Canada

Thanks for stopping by!  And I hope you come back to visit soon!!!
 

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Penguin Crush (Created by Jane Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans!!!

Here's a Christmas card to share with you today using a new release stamp, sentiment and even this month's sketch! Don't forget to check below for details, on how you could WIN some cute High Hopes Stamps of your very own!!!
 

 

This is Penguin Crush (TT050) and Peace, Love Joy sentiment (JJ003).  I think this will make for a perfect Christmas card for my mom.  She has found a new friend in her life, so I wanted them to both enjoy this card.   

 

To start, I used a piece of watercolour paper and a Versamark Ink Pad to stamp the image and sentiment (using my Misti Stamping Tool) then applied Black Embossing Powder on the ink and heated it.  To colour the main image and sentiment, Tombow Markers and water were used.  After the colouring was finished and dry, glossy accents were applied on the bow of the hat, on the penguin's beak and feet, and on all the hearts on the sentiment. Some Star Dust Stickles were applied on the fur and pompoms of the hats for some added glitter.

For the card base and image layer, I decided on a piece of SU Wild Wasabi cardstock.  SU Real Red cardstock was used in behind the main image (and sentiment) to layer the piece of snow falling designer paper. The designer paper is from Doodlebug-Here Comes Santa Claus 6x6 Paper Pad.  A strip of SU Real Red ribbon was used behind the penguins, in order to follow this month's sketch.  The frame of the main image was die cut using a MFT die called In & Out Diagonal Stitched Square. Some light sponging was then done to create the sky/clouds and snow/ice. A few snowflakes were also punched out and some sparkle (Zig-Wink of Stella clear glitter pen) and some clear rhinestones were added to them.  To complete this card, the sentiment was popped up with foam tape for some added dimension.   I sure hope my Mom and her new friend like this card!
 

Supplies Used:

***Note: If you are in need of any products used here, please send Lora at OCS an email and I'm sure she would be happy to get the item(s) you are looking for.

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - 925, 933, 847, 856, N25, N35, N75, N95, 126, 098, 133, 800 and 850; Versamark Ink Pad and Black Embossing Powder; Ranger-Adirondack Aqua ink pad for sponging sky/clouds & light grey ink pad for sponging snow/ice.

 

Paper - Doodlebug-Here Comes Santa Claus 6x6 Paper Pad, SU Wild Wasabi, Real Red & White Cardstock;  Watercolour paper.

 

Misc. - Misti Stamping Tool, Glossy Accents, Ranger Stickles-Star Dust, MFT-In & Out Diagonal Stitched Square Die, Spellbinders-Std Circle Dies (sentiment), SU Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, mini snowflake punch, Zig-Wink of Stella clear glitter pen, Clear Rhinestones, Sponge Dauber, Water Brush, Foam Tape and Glue Dots. 

 

 

There are three ways to participate in this month's challenge. Click here to find out how to play along for your chance to win some High Hopes Stamps!!

Here is this month's sketch

Grab your High Hopes Stamps and come play along! I can't wait to see what you create! 

You can find High Hopes stamps at the links below.

One Crazy Stamper or High Hopes Website - Canada

Thanks for stopping by!  And I hope you come back to visit soon!!!
 

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Chillin' Charlie Christmas Cow (Created by Jane Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans!!!

TGIF!  It's never too early to start those Christmas cards!  I figured I best start working on them, as the holiday season will be here before we know it.  Don't forget to check below for details, on how you could WIN some cute High Hopes Stamps of your very own!!!
 

 

This is Chillin' Charlie Christmas Cow (TT049) and You & Your Herd sentiment (HH035).  I think this will make for a perfect Christmas card for my dad.  He is in midst of building a new dairy barn and since I come from a large family...the sentiment works in more ways than one! LOL!  

 

To start, I used a piece of watercolour paper and a Versamark Ink Pad to stamp the image and sentiment (using my Misti Stamping Tool) then applied Black Embossing Powder on the ink and heated it.  To colour the main image, Tombow Markers and water were used.  After the colouring was finished and dry, glossy accents were applied on the holly berries and leaves and on the cow's horns. Some Star Dust Stickles were applied on the fur and pompom of the hat for some added glitter.

For the card base and image layer, I decided on a piece of SU Real Red cardstock. The designer paper is from Bo Bunny-Merry & Bright 6x6 Paper Pad.  The frame behind the main image was die cut using a Spellbinders die called Holiday.  The sentiment was heat embossed using black embossing powder than popped up with foam tape for some added dimension. To complete this card, a mini Jingle Bell was glued over top of the cow's bell.  It's so fun to hear it jingle when the card is moved.
 

Supplies Used:

***Note: If you are in need of any products used here, please send Lora at OCS an email and I'm sure she would be happy to get the item(s) you are looking for.

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - 990, 992, 942, 847, 856, N25, N35, N75, N95, 723 and 761; Versamark Ink Pad and Black Embossing Powder; SU Real Red Ink Pad for sponging oval sentiment edges.

 

Paper - Bo Bunny-Merry & Bright 6x6 Paper Pad, SU Real Red & White Cardstock;  Watercolour paper.

 

Misc. - Misti Stamping Tool, Glossy Accents, Ranger Stickles-Star Dust, Spellbinders-Mega Ovals Lg. die, Spellbinders-Holiday die, SU mini Jingle Bell, Sponge Dauber, Water Brush, Foam Tape and Glue Dots. 

 

 

There are three ways to participate in this month's challenge. Click here to find out how to play along for your chance to win some High Hopes Stamps!!

Here is this month's sketch

Grab your High Hopes Stamps and come play along! I can't wait to see what you create! 

You can find High Hopes stamps at the links below.

One Crazy Stamper or High Hopes Website - Canada

Thanks for stopping by!  And I hope you come back to visit soon!!!
 

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Bat Friends (Created by Jane Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans!!!

TGIF!  For today's post, I am using some new release stamps from the Winter/Fall Fun Collection...Be sure to see below for details, on how you could WIN some cute High Hopes Stamps of your very own!!!
 

 

This is Bat Friends (TT043) and Block Happy Halloween sentiment (HH031).  Such an adorable and fun image to colour! 

 

To start, I used a piece of watercolour paper and a Versamark Ink Pad to stamp the image and sentiment (using my Misti Stamping Tool) then applied Black Embossing Powder on the ink and heated it.  To colour both the main image and sentiment, Tombow Markers and water were used.  After the colouring was finished and dry, glossy accents were applied on all the bat's noses and the vampire's bow tie. 

For the card base and image layer, I decided on a piece of SU Lavender Lace cardstock.  (Just a side note here, the bat's wings are actually the same colour as the purple coloured cardstock in real life-my phone camera and I don't see eye-to-eye with certain colours when taking photos! LOL!) The designer papers are from Doodlebug-Ghouls & Goodies 6x6 Paper Pad, along with YNS-Spooky Cute 4.25" x 5.5" Paper Pad.  To complete this card, a bunch of YNS Gumdrops were added.
 

Supplies Used:

***Note: If you are in need of any products used here, please send Lora at OCS an email and I'm sure she would be happy to get the item(s) you are looking for.

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - 925, 977, 947, 636, 603, 606, N15, N35, N75, N95, 942, 850 and 800; Versamark Ink Pad and Black Embossing Powder.

 

Paper - YNS-Spooky Cute 4.25"x 5.5" Paper Pad; Doodlebug-Ghouls & Goodies 6x6 Paper Pad, SU Lavender Lace Cardstock;  Watercolour paper.

 

Misc. - Misti Stamping Tool, Glossy Accents, YNS Gumdrops-Candy Corn, Water Brush, Foam Tape and Glue Dots. 

 

 

There are three ways to participate in this month's challenge. Click here to find out how to play along for your chance to win some High Hopes Stamps!!

Here is this month's sketch

Grab your High Hopes Stamps and come play along! I can't wait to see what you create! 

You can find High Hopes stamps at the links below.

One Crazy Stamper or High Hopes Website - Canada

Thanks for stopping by!  And I hope you come back to visit soon!!!
 

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By the Moonlight (Created by Jane Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans!!!

TGIF!  For today's post, I am using a new release stamp from the Winter/Fall Fun Collection...Be sure to see below for details, on how you could WIN some adorable High Hopes Stamps of your very own!!!
 

 

This is By the Moonlight (TT047) and Happy Halloween sentiment (E234).  Such a super cute image!  I coloured this adorable cat the same colour as one of our cats, who lays on our fence at our home! Surprisingly enough, our cat plays with mice too! LOL! 

 

To start, I used a piece of watercolour paper and a Versamark Ink Pad to stamp the image (using my Misti Stamping Tool) then applied Black Embossing Powder on the ink and heated it.  To colour the main image, Tombow Markers and water were used.  After the colouring was finished and dry, glossy accents were applied on the cat and mouse's nose. The image was cut using a Stitched Rectangle die.   

For the card base and image layer, I decided on a piece of SU Chocolate Chip cardstock. The designer papers are from Carta Bella-Fall Blessings 6x6 Paper Pad.  A strip of SU Alpine Ribbon was used behind the image.  The sentiment is an older HH stamp, that was heat embossed using white embossing powder.  To complete this card, a bat and foam tree (from my stash) was added.
 

Supplies Used:

***Note: If you are in need of any products used here, please send Lora at OCS an email and I'm sure she would be happy to get the item(s) you are looking for.

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - 062, 055, 723, N35, N75, N95, 947 and 977; Versamark Ink Pad and Black Embossing Powder.

 

Paper - Carta Bella-Fall Blessings Paper Pad; SU Chocolate Chip and White Cardstock;  Watercolour paper.

 

Misc. - Misti Stamping Tool, Glossy Accents, SU-Alpine Ribbon, Stitched Rectangle die, Bat & Tree Embellishments, YNS-Cool tag three die set, Water Brush, Foam Tape and Glue Dots.
 

Thanks for stopping by!  And I hope you come back to visit soon!!!

 

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Join us for your chance to win 2 FREE High Hopes Stamps.  

***NEW -- 3 Ways to WIN!!!!***

This month all you have to do is "LEAVE A COMMENT" 

We will choose the lucky winner on the last day of the month from one of the comments posted during the month.

Want to DOUBLE your chances to win?  Leave a comment on this card's Facebook post & you double your chances of winning this month.  The link is in the sidebar.

Want to TRIPLE your chance to win?  Use this sketch below (optional) or create your own, and post your card to the gallery in the linky below & you triple your chances of winning this month.  You MUST use a High Hopes Stamp to enter the challenge but if you don't currently own a High Hopes image yet please use our free digi to enter.

If you do not use a High Hopes stamp, your entry will be deleted.

Grab your FREE Digi HERE or use this sketch (optional)

Enter your project to the linky below.

We want EVERYONE to PLAY so here is how you can participate if you don't have a blog!

You can upload your cards to either Splitcoast Stampers or the High Hopes Facebook Page then use the link to your card in the gallery in the linky below. Just make sure to add the DIRECT link to your cards.

 

It's that easy to join the October Challenge!!!  

You can find High Hopes stamps at the links below.

One Crazy Stamper or High Hopes Website - Canada

 

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Apple Mouse Pie

Hello High Hopes Fans!!!

TGIF and the weekend is almost here!  For today's post, I am using a new release stamp from the Winter/Fall Fun Collection.  To add a little excitement to this all, I decided to use this month's sketch... See below for details, on how you could WIN some adorable High Hopes Stamps of your very own!!!
 

 

This is Apple Mouse Pie (SS024).  Such a super cute image!

 

To start, I used a piece of watercolour paper and a Versamark Ink Pad to stamp the image (using my Misti Stamping Tool) then applied Black Embossing Powder on the ink and heated it.  To colour the main image, Tombow Markers and water were used.  After the colouring was finished and dry, glossy accents were applied on the mouse's nose. The image was cut using a MFT - Cross-Stitched Square die.  To layer the image a piece of SU Going Gray cardstock was used.   

For the card base, I decided on a piece of SU Going Gray cardstock. The designer papers are from Kaisercraft - Old Mac 6 1/2" Paper.  A strip of SU Cherry Cobbler cardstock was added behind the main image, along with a white piece of cardstock that I used a SU Edger Punch to create the loops on the edges.  On top of the punched white strip, I added a SU Basic Gray Ribbon.  An MFT-Trac Tag Die was used to cut the tag that was also run through the Cuttlebug machine using the Swiss Dot Embossing Folder.  A White Ribbon was then tied in a bow and placed with a glue dot on the top of the tag.
 

Supplies Used:

***Note: If you are in need of any products used here, please send Lora at OCS an email and I'm sure she would be happy to get the item(s) you are looking for.

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - 761, 723, N95, N75, N55, 969, 296, 847, 856, 990 and 942; Versamark Ink Pad and Black Embossing Powder.

 

Paper - Kaisercraft - Old Mac 6 1/2" Paper Pad; SU Going Gray, Cherry Cobbler and White Cardstock;  Watercolour paper.

 

Misc. - Misti Stamping Tool, Glossy Accents, MFT-Cross-Stitched Square, MFT-Trac Tags Die, SU Edger Punch, SU Basic Gray & Whisper White Ribbon, Cuttlebug-Swiss Dot Embossing Folder, Water Brush, Foam Tape and Glue Dots.
 

Thanks for stopping by!  And I hope you come back to visit soon!!!

 

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Join us for your chance to win 2 FREE High Hopes Stamps.  

***NEW -- 3 Ways to WIN!!!!***

This month all you have to do is "LEAVE A COMMENT" 

We will choose the lucky winner on the last day of the month from one of the comments posted during the month.

Want to DOUBLE your chances to win?  Leave a comment on this card's Facebook post & you double your chances of winning this month.  The link is in the sidebar.

Want to TRIPLE your chance to win?  Use this sketch below (optional) or create your own, and post your card to the gallery in the linky below & you triple your chances of winning this month.  You MUST use a High Hopes Stamp to enter the challenge but if you don't currently own a High Hopes image yet please use our free digi to enter.

If you do not use a High Hopes stamp, your entry will be deleted.

Grab your FREE Digi HERE or use this sketch (optional)

Enter your project to the linky below.

We want EVERYONE to PLAY so here is how you can participate if you don't have a blog!

You can upload your cards to either Splitcoast Stampers or the High Hopes Facebook Page then use the link to your card in the gallery in the linky below. Just make sure to add the DIRECT link to your cards.

 

It's that easy to join the October Challenge!!!  

You can find High Hopes stamps at the links below.

One Crazy Stamper or High Hopes Website - Canada

 

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Two Peas In a Pod (Created by Jane Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans!!!

It's Friday and the last day of September already!  I have one final baby card from this month's Baby Boom Release to share with you today.  Be sure to stop by the High Hopes Website tomorrow as the Winter/Fall Fun New Release will be available.  There are some fabulous new stamps coming out, just in time for Halloween and Christmas!  Come check them all out...
 

 

This is Two Peas In a Pod (SS019) and Like Two sentiment (HH028).  Such an adorable image to say the least!

 

To start, I used a piece of watercolour paper and a Versamark Ink Pad to stamp the image (using my Misti Stamping Tool) then applied Black Embossing Powder on the ink and heated it.  To colour the main image, Tombow Markers and water were used.  After the colouring was finished and dry, glossy accents were applied on the little girl's hair bow. The image was cut using a Spellbinders Petite Ovals Small Die.  The Spellbinders Petite Ovals Large die was used to cut a piece of SU Pretty In Pink cardstock to layer it.   

For the card base, I decided on a piece of SU Garden Green cardstock. SU White and Pretty In Pink cardstock was cut for the layering pieces on the card base.  The designer papers are from MFT-Trail Mix and Echo Park-Bundle of Joy, A New Addition 6x6 Paper Pads.  The sentiment was heat embossed with SU Wild Wasabi Embossing Powder. A strip of SU Blushing Bride Ribbon was added behind the main image, separating the two different designer papers.  Foam tape was used to adhere both the image and sentiment for some added dimension.  A couple of mini clothes pegs were attached to the sentiment - similar to baby clothes hanging on a clothes line.  To complete this card, three YNS gumdrops were added.   
 

Supplies Used:

***Note: If you are in need of any products used here, please send Lora at OCS an email and I'm sure she would be happy to get the item(s) you are looking for.

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - 126, 158, 977, N35, 990, 992, 772, 942, 850, 800 and N95; Versamark Ink Pad, SU Wild Wasabi & Black Embossing Powder; SU Pretty In Pink Ink Pad for sponging the edges of the image (oval).

 

Paper - MFT-Trail Mix 6x6 Paper Pad; Echo Park-Bundle of Joy, A New Addition 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Garden Green, Pretty In Pink and White Cardstock;  Watercolour paper.

 

Misc. - Misti Stamping Tool, Glossy Accents, Gelly Roll-White Gel Pen, Spellbinders-Petite Ovals-large and small dies, SU Blushing Bride Ribbon, 2 mini clothes pegs, YNS Gumdrops-Magical Pastel Sparkly, Sponge Dauber, Water Brush, Foam Tape and Glue Dots.
 

Thanks for stopping by!  And I hope you come back to visit soon!!!

 

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Tea for Two (Created by Lisa Z.)

Hello Friends!!!

 

Here is a card that I created for the 2016 Fall Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps - High Hopes Stamps - Tea for Two  & Special Delivery

 

Ink - Copic Markers; Versamark Ink Pad, White & Black Embossing Powder.

 

Paper - Doodlebug-Friendly Forest 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Chocolate Chip & SU Kraft Cardstock; Copic Xpress It Cardstock.

 

Misc. - Misti Stamping Tool, Spellbinders - Circle Die, YNS-Stitched Rectangle Die, MFT-Stitched Fishtail Flag Die, Twine, Foam Tape and Glue Dots.
 

Thanks for stopping by!  And I hope you come back to visit soon!!! ~ Lisa Z.

Hot Cocoa Phoebe (Created by Jane Z.)

 

Hello Friends!!!

 

Here is a card that I created for the 2016 Fall Coffee Lovers Blog Hop...Sure hope you like it!

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps - YNS-Hot Cocoa Phoebe Stamp & Die Set

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - N75, N95, 373, 969, 977, 947 and 925; Versamark Ink Pad, White & Black Embossing Powder.

 

Paper - Doodlebug-Flea Market 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Bermuda Bay, Pumpkie Pie & White Cardstock;  Watercolour paper.

 

Misc. - Misti Stamping Tool, Glossy Accents, MFT-Stitched Circle Die, Spellbinders - Circle Dies, YNS-Stitched Rectangle Die, SU Bermuda Bay Ribbon, YNS Gumdrops-Mermaid Fun, Water Brush, Foam Tape and Glue Dots.
 

Thanks for stopping by!  And I hope you come back to visit soon!!!

Two Peas In a Pod (Created by Lisa Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans!!!

 

Happy Saturday Friends!  Today, I have some news to share with you all... I have decided to step down from the Design Team for now, in order to pursue some other interests and schooling.  This has been a tough decision, but I do hope to occasionally stop by as a guest and share some of my creations when time allows for this.  I would like to thank Lora for being so supportive and motivating during my time on the team.  To the entire Design Team, it was a pleasure to meet and get to know you all.  I wish each of you all the best and hope to see more of your creativity in the future.  Thank you all for making me feel so welcome and part of this amazing team!   

 

 

 

This is Two Peas In a Pod (SS019) and Precious Little One sentiment (HH023).  Such a cute image!!!

 

The image was stamped on Copic Xpress It cardstock using my Misti Stamping Tool with a Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad.  The image was coloured with Copic Markers. 

 

For the card base, I chose a piece of SU Always Artichoke cardstock.  The designer paper is from Carta Bella-Dots & Stripes 6x6 Paper Pad.  No foam tape was used on this card, and kept relatively flat for mailing purposes. A strip of SU Regal Rose Grosgrain Ribbon was added behind the image.  To complete this card, a bunch of green and pink sequins were adhered around the image and a couple of clear rhinestones were added on the dots of the "i"s of the sentiment.  A quick and easy, yet adorable card to make.  I sure hope this inspires you to create one too!

  

Supplies Used:

Ink - Copic Markers - E30, E49, R32, G94 and G99; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad.
 

Paper - Carta Bella-Dots & Stripes 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Always Artichoke Cardstock; Copic Xpress It Cardstock.
 

Misc - Misti Stamping Tool, SU Regal Rose Grosgrain Ribbon, Doodlebug sequins (rainbow assortment), Ranger-Multi Medium Matte, Clear Rhinestones and Glue Dots.

 

Thanks for stopping by!  And be sure to stop by again soon for more ideas and inspiration!
 

 

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Baby Hedgehog Bath (Created by Jane Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans!!!

TGIF!!!  And for those lucky people attending ScrapFest in Richmond Hill, Ontario this weekend - I sure hope you all enjoy the show and get a chance to visit the OCS/High Hopes Stamps Booth! 

Here is another card that I have created using some of the new stamps from the recent Baby Boom Release...
 

 

This is Baby Hedgehog Bath (SS021) and Ten Little Phrase sentiment (LL001).  Such an adorable image!

 

To start, I used a piece of watercolour paper and a Versamark Ink Pad to stamp the image (using my Misti Stamping Tool) then applied Black Embossing Powder on the ink and heated it.  To colour the main image, Tombow Markers and water were used.  After the colouring was finished and dry, glossy accents were applied on the hedgehog's nose, bath lather and bubbles.  A Wink of Stella-yellow glitter pen was added on the little towel to add some sparkle.  For the hedgehog's hair, Fun Flocks-dark chocolate was glued on.  This helped to make the little guy fuzzy!  The image was cut using a MFT Stitched Circle Die and also the same die was used to cut a piece of SU Chocolate Chip cardstock to layer it.   

For the card base, I decided on a piece of SU Chocolate Chip cardstock. SU Bashful Blue cardstock was cut for the background, then dry embossed using a Tim Holtz Bubbles Embossing Folder.  I used a white ink pad with a sponge dauber to colour the raised bubbles.  The designer paper is from Doodlebug-Snips & Snails 6x6 Paper Pad.  The sentiment phrase was heat embossed with Stampendous-Ice Blue embossing enamel. I just love the little bit of shimmer and shine this gives to the words.  A MFT Stitched Fishtail Flag die was used to cut the phrase and foam tape was applied to help make it pop out a bit and add some dimension.  To complete this card, a bunch of YNS gumdrops were added.   
 

Supplies Used:

***Note: If you are in need of any products used here, please send Lora at OCS an email and I'm sure she would be happy to get the item(s) you are looking for.

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - 969, 533, 990, 942, 800, N35, N65, N75, N95, 062 and 055; Versamark Ink Pad, Stampendous-Ice Blue Embossing Enamel & Black Embossing Powder; SU White Craft Ink Pad for sponging dry embossed bubbles on the background.

 

Paper - Doodlebug-Snips & Snails 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Chocolate Chip & Bashful Blue Cardstock;  Watercolour paper.

 

Misc. - Misti Stamping Tool, Glossy Accents, Zig-Wink of Stella yellow glitter pen, MFT-Stitched Circle Die, Sizzix-Tim Holtz Bubbles Embossing Folder, Fun Flocks-Dark Chocolate, Flower Soft Glue, YNS Gumdrops-Love Me Some Latte, Sponge Dauber, Water Brush, Foam Tape and Glue Dots.
 

Thanks for stopping by!  And I hope you come back to visit soon!!!

 

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Crawling Baby Boy (Created by Lisa Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans!!!

 

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 And now back to the Baby Boom...

 

This is Crawling Baby Boy (RR006).  What an adorable baby!!!

 

The image was stamped on Copic Xpress It cardstock using my Misti Stamping Tool with a Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad.  The image was coloured with Copic Markers. 

 

For the card base, I chose a piece of SU Certainly Celery cardstock.  The designer paper is from Carta Bella-It's A Boy and It's A Boy-Dots & Stripes 6x6 Paper Pads.  The white cardstock circle was die cut using a MFT Die-namics - Double Stitched Circle Die. No foam tape was used on this card, and kept relatively flat for mailing purposes. The sentiment was die cut using SU Certainly Celery cardstock, cut twice and layered for some added depth. To complete this card, a bunch of green enamel dots were added on the sentiment and beside the image.  Nuvo Crystal Drops-white were applied on the diaper for some more cuteness!

  

Supplies Used:

Ink - Copic Markers - T1, T2, E30, BG45 and BG49; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad.
 

Paper - Carta Bella-It's A Boy & It's A Boy (Dots & Stripes) 6x6 Paper Pads; SU Certainly Celery & White Cardstock; Copic Xpress It Cardstock.
 

Misc - Misti Stamping Tool, YNS-Fancy Congrats Die, Nuvo Crystal Drops-white, MFT Die-namics-Double Stitched Circle Die, Echo Park-Bundle of Joy Enamel Dots and Glue Dots.

 

Thanks for stopping by!  And be sure to stop by again soon for more ideas and inspiration!
 

 

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Swaddled Baby Girl (Created by Jane Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans!!!

And the Baby Boom continues!  Oh my gosh...our family has grown in the past week, as I am thrilled to announce that I have become both an Aunt and Great Aunt!  This Baby Boom Release could not have been timed better! Congrats to both families and welcome baby Ryan and baby Olivia...

I have another card to share with you using a new image, new sentiment and also using this month's sketch design. Just a warning, using this sketch can become so fun that it's addictive!  Hope you can join in on the fun too (see below for more details).
 

 

This is Swaddled Baby Girl (RR005) and It's A Girl sentiment (HH025).  Such a sweet baby and the font of the sentiment with a couple of hearts is soooo cute!

 

To start, I used a piece of watercolour paper and a Versamark Ink Pad to stamp the image (using my Misti Stamping Tool) then applied Black Embossing Powder on the ink and heated it.  To colour the main image, Tombow Markers and water were used.  After the colouring was finished and dry, the image was cut using a Spellbinder Circle Die and Lacey Circle Die for layering it.   

For the card base, I decided on a piece of SU Certainly Celery cardstock and the layering piece is SU Pretty in Pink cardstock.  The designer paper is from Echo Park-Bundle of Joy New Addition 6x6 Paper Pad.  Foam tape was applied to the main image to help make it pop out a bit and add some dimension.  The sentiment was heat embossed with SU Gumball Green embossing powder.  To complete this card, a couple of mini pink diaper pins were adhered using glue dots and some Nuvo Crystal Drops-Apple Green were created in the shape of enamel dots (using wax paper).  Once these dots had dried, they were removed from the wax paper and glued on to the card using some Ranger-multi medium matte.   
 

Supplies Used:

***Note: If you are in need of any products used here, please send Lora at OCS an email and I'm sure she would be happy to get the item(s) you are looking for.

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - 942, 850, 800, 977, 990, 126, 133 and N95; Versamark Ink Pad, SU Gumball Green & Black Embossing Powder.

 

Paper - Echo Park-Bundle of Joy New Addition 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Certainly Celery & Pretty in Pink Cardstock;  Watercolour paper.

 

Misc. - Misti Stamping Tool, Spellbinder-Circle & Lacey Circle dies, Mini Diaper Pins, Cuttlebug-Swiss Dot Embossing Folder, Gelly Roll-White Gel Pen, Nuvo Crystal Drops-Apple Green, Ranger-Multi Medium Matte, Water Brush, Foam Tape and Glue Dots.
 

Thanks for stopping by!  And I hope you come back to visit soon!!!

 

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