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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