Mudzies Gift (Created by Jane Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans!!!

It's Christmas in July!  I sure hope Santa dresses lightly, if he plans on coming this way any time soon!  The heat is definitely on and it's way too dry here...

For today's post, I have a super fun image to share with you!  I hope this makes you chuckle a little.
 

 

This is Mudzies Gift (T030) and Sm. Christmas Script sentiment (F051).  Such a cute image and definitely a fun one to colour too!

 

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 image, Tombow Markers and water were used.  After the colouring was finished and dry, Glossy Accents were added on the ribbon, bow and power outlet. Also, various colours of Stickles (see supplies listed below for actual colours used) were applied on the string of Christmas lights to add a bit of sparkle.  Once this was all dry, I proceeded to fussy cut out the image.  This was a bit challenging around some of the fine detail.

For the card base, I decided on a piece of SU Chocolate Chip cardstock.  The designer papers are from Carta Bella-Warm & Cozy 6x6 paper pad and SU Merry Moments 6x6 paper pad.  I wanted to create a living room type of scene at Christmas.  So I thought, the hardwood flooring, base board trim and wallpaper idea looked perfect!  To adhere Mudzie on the card, only the top two-thirds of him had foam tape applied to the back, and the bottom third (legs) and power outlet had glue dots applied.  This helps make him pop out a bit, but still look realistic as he is sitting on the floor. 

The banner for the sentiment was die cut using a YNS die called Cool Tag Three.  I stamped the Merry Christmas script with a versamark ink pad and SU Early Espresso Embossing Powder was applied then heated.

 

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 - 899, 977, 800, 761, 055, 925, 847, 277, 535, N55, N75, N95, 245 and 856; Versamark Ink Pad, Black Embossing Powder and SU Early Espresso Embossing Powder.

 

Paper - Carta Bella-Warm & Cozy 6x6 Paper Pad, SU Merry Moments 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Chocolate Chip Cardstock; Watercolour paper.

 

Misc. - Misti Stamping Tool, Glossy Accents, Stickles-Crushed Pineapple, Orange Peel, Xmas Red, Green, Waterfall; Cuttlebug Machine, YNS Die-Cool Tag Three, Uniball-Signo Silver Gel Pen, Water Brush, Foam Tape and Glue Dots.
 

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

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Ski Bum Snowy (Created by Lisa Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans!!!

 

Happy Saturday Friends!  This month we are showcasing some "Christmas in July" projects over at High Hopes.  Here is another Christmas/Winter card to hopefully inspire you to get started on this year's festive cards!

 

This is Ski Bum Snowy (M121).  Such a cute snowman, hitting the slopes!!!  

 

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

 

For the card base, I chose some SU Kraft cardstock.  The designer paper is from American Crafts-Hot Cocoa 6x6 Paper Pad.  The image was die cut using a couple of Spellbinder Circle Dies.  Silver Mirra Cardstock was used under the main image for layering.  A couple strans of cranberry coloured grosgrain ribbon were added behind the main image, along with 3 silver pearl rhinestones.   

 

To complete this card, Star Dust Stickles was used on the fur of the snowman's hat and pompom, to add a finishing touch to this adorable Christmas/Winter card.

 

Supplies Used:

Ink - Copic Markers - 100, T1, T2, T4, E84, E87, E27, R39, R37 and B000; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad.
 

Paper - American Crafts-Hot Cocoa 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Kraft Cardstock; Xpress It Cardstock.
 

Misc - Misti Stamping Tool, Star Dust Stickles, Spellbinders-Circle Dies, Offray-Cranberry Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Pearl 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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Gimmie A Hug Snowman (Created by Jane Z.)

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It's Christmas in July!  With all this extreme heat lately, it's a bit difficult to think about Christmas cards...but, such a great time to get ahead of the rush!!!

For today's post, I am sharing another Christmas/Winter card using an older, but super adorable image!
 

 

This is Gimmie A Hug Snowman (Q003) and Dot Warm Winter Wishes sentiment (H257).  Such a cute image and quick and easy one to colour too!

 

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 image, Tombow Markers and water were used.  After the colouring was finished and dry, Glossy Accents were added on the snowman's carrot nose and holly leaves. Also, some Xmas Red Stickles were applied on the holly berries to add a bit of sparkle.  Once this was all dry, I proceeded to fussy cut out the image.

For the card base, I decided on a piece of SU Chocolate Chip cardstock.  The sky background is a piece of designer paper from MFT-Watercolor Wash 6x6 Paper Pad.  The snow hills were die cut using a Stitched Slopes & Hills die from Simon Says on white cardstock.  The trees were die cut using a Frantic Stamper die called Tall Pine Tree using SU Garden Green cardstock.  The base of the trees were coloured brown with the Tombow markers.  To create the snow falling, a Tim Holtz Snowfall Embossing Folder was first used on the sky, then Frosted Lace Stickles were applied on each raised piece of snow.  What a nice sparkle and little bit of texture this added to the card.  The edge of the snow hill was also done with some Frosted Lace Stickles.

The "Warm Winter Wishes" sentiment was stamped with a versamark ink pad and SU Early Espresso Embossing Powder was applied then heated. To complete this card, the entire scene was die cut a YNS-Stitched Rectangle die and the main image was adhered using foam tape to add some depth and focus on the cute little fella.

 

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 - 847, 533, 985, 933, 947, 173, 277, N35, N60, N65, N75 and N95; Versamark Ink Pad, Black Embossing Powder and SU Early Espresso Embossing Powder.

 

Paper - MFT - Watercolor Wash 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Chocolate Chip, Garden Green and White Cardstock; Watercolour paper.

 

Misc. - Misti Stamping Tool, Glossy Accents, Xmas Red Stickles, Frantic Stamper-Tall Pine Trees Die, Simon Says-Stitched Slopes & Hills Die, Cuttlebug Machine, Tim Holtz-Snowfall Embossing Folder, Frosted Lace Stickles, Water Brush, Foam Tape and Glue Dots.
 

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

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Santa's Helper (Created by Lisa Z.)

Hello High Hopes Fans!!!

 

Happy Saturday Friends!  This month we are showcasing some "Christmas in July" projects over at High Hopes.  Here is another Christmas card to hopefully inspire you to get started on this year's festive cards!

 

This is Santa's Helper (L039).  Oh this poor little fella looks sooo tired, but very happy and full! I am sure we all feel a bit this way over the holiday season! LOL!  

 

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

 

For the card base, I chose some SU Riding Hood Red cardstock.  The designer paper is from Simple Stories-Claus & Co. 6x6 Paper Pad.  The image was die cut using a couple of Spellbinder Circle Dies and foam tape was applied to adhere the image to this card.   A piece of SU Pear Pizzazz stitched ribbon was added below the main image.  The sentiment is a rub-on from Deja View-Holiday Fun pack. 

 

To complete this card, Ranger-Ice Stickles (Crystal Ice) was used on the fur of the mouse's hat, coat and pompom, to add a finishing touch to this adorable Christmas card.

 

Supplies Used:

Ink - Copic Markers - Y06, R35, E49, T2, RV93, E25, E29, R46 and B000; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad.
 

Paper - Simple Stories-Claus & Co. 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Riding Hood Red and Certainly Celery Cardstock; Xpress It Cardstock.
 

Misc - Misti Stamping Tool, Ranger-Ice Stickles (Crystal Ice), Spellbinders-Circle Dies, Deja View Rub-Ons-Holiday Fun Pack, SU Pear Pizzazz Stitched Ribbon, Foam Tape and Glue Dots.

 

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

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Peeking Snow Angel Tags (Created by Jane Z.)

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It's Christmas in July!  What a great opportunity to start those Christmas cards and tags early!

For today's post, I am sharing one Christmas tag stamp--using 3 different techniques. 
 

 

This is Peeking Snow Angel Tag (S150), along with 2 additional sentiment stamps - To:/From: (E068) and Believe (E126).  Such a cute image with soooo many possibilities!

 

Tag (left) - Tombow Tag

To start, I used a piece of watercolour paper and a Versamark Ink Pad to stamp the tag (using my Misti Stamping Tool) then applied Black Embossing Powder on the ink and heated it.  To colour the image, Tombow Markers and water were used.  After the colouring was finished and dry, Glossy Accents were added on the snow angel's carrot nose and halo.  Also, Star Dust Stickles was applied on the snow angel's wings for a glittery look.  A bow was tied using some twine from my stash.

Tag (middle) - Mini Minc Tag

The image was stamped on plain white cardstock then copied using my laser printer on to some more plain white cardstock.  With the photocopied image, I place a piece of gold foil (shiny side up) over top of the image and used my mini minc machine to run it through.  Wow-what a shiny look, when you tilt this tag!  I used a Zig-Wink of Stella gold glitter pen to colour.  For the snow angel's wings, a Zig-Wink of Stella clear glitter pen was used to add just a bit more sparkle!  The ribbon is a gold sequin type from my stash.  I just love how this tag turned out!  And so easy and quick to make too!

Tag (right) - Perfect Pearl Tag
This tag was stamped on black cardstock using a Versamark Ink Pad (using my Misti Stamping Tool) then Clear Embossing Powder was applied and heated.  To colour this image, I wanted to try a technique that I've never done before.  It's usually a good idea to use tags for experimenting with new ideas and techniques on.  At least from my past experience that is what I prefer to do!  I got out some of my Perfect Pearls and a small paint pallet and chose 5 different colours to use on my tag (see below - Supplies Used for actual colours of Perfect Pearls I used).  I took a very, very, very tiny amount of the dry powder and put it into separate trays on my paint pallet then added a couple of droplets of water to each powder and mixed it with my fine water brush.  This created a watery paint mix.  Since the embossing resists the pearl mixture, it was fairly easy to colour up this tag and keep the paint inside the embossing. The sentiment was heat embossed using White Embossing Powder.  A sparkly silver ribbon with a bow tied, was added to complete this tag.  I was amazed on how shimmery this tag appears in real life from using Perfect Pearls to colour/paint with!     

 

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 - 985, 055, 933, 850, 533, 553, 947 and 977; Versamark Ink Pad, White, Clear and Black Embossing Powder and Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad.

Perfect Pearls - Perfect Pearl, Perfect Gold, Forever Red, Forever Green and Blue Raspberry.
 

Paper - SU Black & White Cardstock and Watercolour paper.

 

Misc. - Misti Stamping Tool, Mini Minc Machine, Gold Foil, Glossy Accents, 1/8" round hole punch, Ranger Stickles - Star Dust, Zig-Wink of Stella - Clear Glitter and Glitter Gold pens, Gold Sequins Ribbon, Offray-Silver Metallic Ribbon, Natural Hemp Twine and Water Brush.
 

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

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Christmas in July - Santa Portrait (Created by Lisa Z.)

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Happy Saturday Friends! I sure hope everyone is enjoying their holiday weekend on both sides of the border!

This month we are showcasing some "Christmas in July" projects over at High Hopes.  So without further delay, here is my first Christmas card for this year...It's always nice to be ahead of the game and ready for the jolly fella's visit!

 

This is Santa Portrait (Q200), along with Christmas Joy sentiment (G115).  Such a cute Santa! 

 

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

 

For the card base, I chose some SU Night of Navy cardstock.  The designer paper is from Carta Bella - Warm & Cozy 6x6 Paper Pad.  Foam tape was used on this card to "pop" Santa out!   A piece of gingham ribbon was added behind the main image.  The sentiment was stamped with a versamark ink pad and heat embossed using black embossing powder. 

 

To complete this card, 3 white YNS gumdrops were added on top of the ribbon and Ranger-Ice Stickles (Crystal Ice) was used on the fur of Santa's hat to add a finishing touch to this simple, yet adorable Christmas card.

 

Supplies Used:

Ink - Copic Markers -  B37, B26, E01, E31, T1 and T2; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad, Versamark Ink Pad and Black Embossing Powder.
 

Paper - Carta Bella - Warm & Cozy 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Night of Navy Cardstock; Xpress It Cardstock.
 

Misc - Misti Stamping Tool, Gingham ribbon (stash), YNS - White Gumdrops, Ranger-Ice Stickles (Crystal Ice), Foam Tape and Glue Dots.

 

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

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Happy Canada Day!!! (Created by Jane Z.)

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Happy Canada Day!!!  I hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday weekend, and hopefully you are able to find some fireworks to watch too!!!

For today's post, I thought this bi-fold card would be very appropriate for the occasion...
 

 

and a peek with the bi-fold opened

 

This is Team Canada (S180) and Oh Canada! sentiment (F080).  Such a fantastic image with all the little Canadian animals!

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 image, Tombow Markers and water were used.  After the colouring was finished and dry, Glossy Accents were added on the animal's noses. Also, a Gelly Roll - white gel pen was applied on some of the animal's cheeks to add a bit of interest.

For the card base, I decided to create somewhat of a bi-fold card to resemble the Canada flag. So a piece of SU Real Red cardstock was chose.  I was not satisfied that the right hand side of the card would stay closed and lay flat, so I took a one hole punch and some Tombow-Hook and Loop fasteners (thin velcro with adhesive on the back) and punched two sets of them.  I figured that this would be a good way to keep the card closed, yet easy enough to open.

The "Oh Canada" sentiment was stamped with a Memento tuxedo black ink pad and the celebrate is a die cut from a Penny Black set called Celebrations. To complete this card, a bunch of crystal gemstones were applied around the main image.

 

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, 856, 847, N35, N65, N75, N95, 761, 800, 977, 899, 947, 990 and 942; Versamark Ink Pad, Black Embossing Powder and Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad.

 

Paper - SU Black & Real Red Cardstock and Watercolour paper.

 

Misc. - Misti Stamping Tool, Gelly Roll-white gel pen, Glossy Accents, Penny Black Die-Celebrations set, Ranger-multi medium matte, Tombow-Hook and Loop Fasteners, hole punch, crystal gemstones, Water Brush and Glue Dots.
 

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

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