'It's all good!'

High Hopes stamps always make me smile and this 'dude' is no exception, great for guys cards I think!

Stash:
Images: 'Ace' & sentiment are High Hopes stamps
Colouring: Copics (YG91,YG95,G99 for dragon with touch of R02 on his cheeks) or same result if you use Promarkers - full range in the store
Papers: brown cardstock for base card & DCWV 'Far East' stack - so he's a chilled out Zen dragon :p
Others: ribbon and some brads and cuttlebug swirl embossing folder

Matchmakin' Maynard

The cute dragon on my card today is High Hopes Matchmakin' Maynard and is available to buy along with tons of High Hopes stamps in the store. My image is coloured with Prismacolor Premier Pencils with Sansodor and paper stumps for blending. I stamped the image on Concord card. I then finished my image by adding a little Stickles to Maynard wings and heart on his arrow to give a little added sparkle.

Hugs,

Ups and Downs!

I think your getting the idea by now that I just love High Hopes stamps! he he.. This cute character i'm showing you today is called Lumpy. He's just perfect for those hard to do man cards. Image stamped on concord card using momento ink. Coloured with Prismacolor pencils with papers stumps and sansodor for blending.

Have a great Sunday!

Hugs,

Love birds!

Aren't these owls just the cutest pair and as well as being perfect for valentines I thought they would be great to use for an Anniversary card for my mother and father-in-law. It's not until April but now i'm well prepared! The clouds are part of the designer paper so thought it would be great to stamp the sentiment in the centre.

I didn't want my little owl lovers to be floating around in the air so I stamped them twice. Coloured one in full and then cut it out cutting off their tail feathers. I then stamped the image again and just coloured in their claws and tail feathers. I then cut just this part out from the second image. I stuck the fibre into place behind the main image then matched it up with the claws and tail behind on the second. Ta da.. you have them sitting on a little branch.. I think it turned out kinda neat don't you?

This cute couple along with lots of other yummy High Hope stamps can be found in the store.

Hugs,

Card details:
Stamps: High Hopes "Love Birds"
Ink: Momento
Papers: SU Cardstock and Fiskars Cloud9 - BeLoved
Technique: Prismacolor Premier Pencils with Sansodor and paper stumps for blending. Image stamped on Concord card.
Embellishments: Fibres, ribbon, PM adhesive pearls
Equipment: Wizard, circle and scalloped circle nestabilities, SU Ticket punch

Its's all Good!

For my card today I have used the dragon stamp "Ace" and he is such a cool dude! Did you know you can buy him in two different sizes? This one used on my card is the standard size. I am sending this card to Tina's Grandfather and if you haven't seen my post about this.. please find it here on my blog. Check out all the links below for the products used on my card.

Hope your having a great weekend and finding time to get crafty!

Hugs

Card details:
Stamps: High Hopes Ace Dragon and "It's all Good" sentiment
Ink: Momento & Versamagic Aegean Blue
Papers: SU Cardstock and Basic Grey Cupcake
Technique: Prismacolor Premier Pencils with Sansodor and paper stumps for blending. Image stamped on Concord card. Stickles
Embellishments: Fibres
Equipment: Wizard, circle and scalloped circle nestabilities, Cuttle Bug and Tiny Bubbles embossing folder

Loving Christmas Wishes...

Hi Ladies,

Oh wow I can't believe is already Friday . Today I want to show you a card made with this cute stamp called "Amanda" from High Hopes. I got this stamp for long and barely used it, but when I received this paper from " My Mind's Eye" I knew I had to give it a try. All the highlighted items can be purchased at the store.

I stamped the image on Watercolor paper and I colored it with distress re-inkers from Tim Holtz and an Aquash Watercolor Pen to blend the colors. I added a lot of stickles, some Prima flowers, brads , drew drops and some adhesive stones .
The sentiment stamp is from Magnolia's Winter collection.

Hugs,

LIM :)

Seymore's Sick Day!

Yay, I'm back at last with a card to show you! Well as I have just recovered from a flu virus and with so much going around I thought it only appropriate that I use this cute High Hopes stamp "Seymore's Sick Day!" This adorable character can be purchased in the Store and for any new visitors we have a fabulous range of High Hopes stamps. The "Get Well Soon" sentiment is also from High Hopes. I stamped the sentiment in two parts so it would fit nicely on the SU tab punch.

Happy New Year to all our visitors!

Hugs

Card details:
Stamps: High Hopes "Seymore's Sick Day and "Get Well Soon" sentiment
Ink: Momento & Versamagic Jumbo Java
Papers: SU Cardstock, Daisy Bucket and PM Retro Floral (Flowers)
Technique: Prismacolor Premier Pencils with Sansodor and paper stumps for blending. Stamped on concord card.
Embellishments: Buttons, pink string
Equipment: Martha Stewart Embossed Zig Zag Punch, SU Scallop Edge Punch, SU Round Tab Punch, Wizard and Flower Shapeabilities

Happy Valentines Day!

Here is a card I made today using the cute High Hopes stamps Perching Birdie, Landing Birdie, Nest, Branch and sentiment "Love Nest Valentine". Ok.. I know i'm so organized making a Valentine's card when it's December but it's only 9 weeks away! These stamps would also be perfect for Anniversaries or just to say hello to a friend in Springtime. The branch is versatile and can also be used horizontally.

I thought you would also like to see this card made by my 8 year old daughter Zoe for her teacher using High Hopes Mary J Teacher Angel and her desk. You thought these stamps were just for end of year cards.. right! Well with the Lg. Santa hat this was just perfect for her teachers Christmas card too!

Hope you had a great weekend!
Hugs,

High Hopes Callie

For my card today I have used the very cute High Hopes stamp Callies Christmas Kitty. I was trying to go for a warm fuzzy glow around her but to me it looks like the Christmas lights may be on fire! lol.. I have used gorgeous BG papers and BG stickers adding button detail to the Christmas tree. All products in blue below can be purchased in the store.

Hugs,

Card details:
Stamps: High Hopes Callie Christmas Kitty, Sentiment printed from word.
Ink: Memories and Versamagic Jumbo Java
Papers: Basic Grey Figgy Pudding, Bazzill
Technique: Prismacolor Premier Pencils with and Paper Stumps for blending.
Embellishments: Basic Grey Stickers, buttons, ribbon, PM Adhesive stones, Star gem (thanks Karin!),
Equipment: Wizard and nestabilities, Cuttlebug and embossing folder Christmas ornaments

My First Post ...High Hopes Christmas card.

Hi Everyone,

I am finally able to show my first card using the wonderful goodies that Bryony sent to me. I'm sorry it took me so long but my computer crashed and it took a little time to get it back to work. I'm finally back and hope to be able of having something new to show you every week.

I can't stop using this beautiful Ellie elephant from High Hopes. For me it's so versatile. I can use it as a Birthday card or a baby card or as I am using it today... .a Christmas card. Only thing missing is a Santa hat but I can't find my stamp and do not have any die for that, sorry. I added crystal effect to the whole image to incorporate a little bit of dimension, even though at the time I took the picture it was not dry yet.

All the highlighted materials are from the shop.



Materials:

• Image: High Hopes Stamps. (Ooops Ellie)
• Coloring: Distress Ink and blend with the aquash watercolor pen.
• Paper: Basic Grey ( Dasher Collection Pack) and Bazzilll cardstock.
• Others: Martha Stewart Punch for the twigs, prima flowers, gems, drew drops , brads and bells from stash.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Monday!!

Hugs,

Lim :)

Woof!

Don't these two make such a sweet couple? I teamed up Jolly National Christmas Dog with High Hopes Scotty. The Christmas dog is already wearing his hat so have added a High Hopes Small hat to Scotty. These little hats are just so fun to add to your non-christmas stamps and come in two sizes. The sentiment is also High Hopes.

Links below to products I have used on my card.

Hugs,

Card details:
Stamps: High Hopes Scotty dog, HH "Kiss Me" sentiment, HH Small Hat and Jolly Nation Christmas dog
Ink: Memories
Papers: BG Figgy Pudding, BG Wassail, Glitter card, SU Cardstock
Technique: Prismacolor Premier Pencils with sansodor and Paper Stumps for blending. Stickles
Embellishments: Dew drops, string, punched stars, PM Adhesive Stones
Equipment: Cricut Expression using Mickey and Friends cartridge

High Hopes Crystal Snowlady

For my card today I have used the gorgeous stamp Crystal Snowlady. She is coloured with my Prisma Pencils using Sansodor and paper stumps to blend. I have then applied Sakura Stardust using a damp brush to give her shimmer. Finsihing off with Stickles on the top of her flower, plant and spade handle. I've punched lots of mini snowflakes and once stuck down stickled them too. I used a mixture of buttons and dew drops to create a little snow pile. Click on the links below to view the products used on my card.

Have a great Sunday!
Hugs,

Card details:
Stamps: Crystal Snowlady
Ink: Memories and Versamagic Jumbo Java
Papers: Imaginisce - Snowy Jo . Tinsel to the top, Bazzill, SU Card Stock
Technique: Prismacolor Premier Pencils with sansodor and Paper Stumps for blending. Sakura Stardust and lots of stickles!
Embellishments: Buttons, dew drops, punched snowflakes, SU Rhinestone brads

Ho Ho Ho!

I love High Hopes stamps as I think they are so cute yet not too cute that they can't be for guys and they always make me smile. This santa pulling rudolph is perfect example!

Materials:

• Images: 'Reindeer games' High Hopes stamp, stamped onto kraft coloured cardstock.
• Colouring: prismacolor Pencils & blended with Sansador and paper stumps. Added snow with Decoart glistening snow writer which I sprinkled glamour dust on whilst still wet for extra sparkle. Stickles used on santa's white fur trim
• Papers: Basic grey 'toyland' from figgy pudding range
• Others: brown and kraft coloured cardstock, garden twine and Martha Stewart train punch from my stash. Edges have been distressed and faux stitching added with silver gelpen.

Special Tweet!

Isn't this dragon and his little friend so sweet!.. or should that be tweet! he he..! The stamp and sentiment are from the new release High Hopes stamps. Lots of shimmer on my card today with DCWV Posies Glitter print papers, a shimmer brad and of course stickles. All links below will take you directly to the products in the store.

Hope you are all having a great Sunday!
Hugs,

Card details:
Stamps: Lenny's Love Me Nots and Special Tweet Sentiment
Ink: Memories & VersaMagic Purple Hydrangea
Papers: DCWV Posies Glitter print, SU Designer Series Paper - Pumpkin Pie & various SU Card stock
Technique: Prismacolor Premier Pencils with sansodor and Paper Stumps for blending, Stickles
Embellishments: Fibres, Making Memories Shimmer Brad, PM Adhesive Pearls and flowers

Yet another gorgeous batch of High Hopes

We have been very busy for the last week trying to get all our High Hopes stamps in order. We are slightly addicted to them and I just can't seem to stop ordering more and more but as they sell so quickly as soon as they hit the store and we have just ended up with many, many random boxes of the different collections and different batches from orders. It has taken us the full week to get them all sorted into our lovely organised wall unit and shuffled into code order so we started to feel like we would never want to see another High Hopes stamp again......















......but ............













...... then we opened our box of the latest stamps and have fallen in love all over again!





We have even more festive stamps, along with some gorgeous romantic ones for those of you organised enough to be thinking ahead to Valentine's day already.
I am particularly excited by the background stamps and the tree, branch and swing!

Go and check them in our new products section here

Hope you like them as much as we do!

Bryony

Santa Stetch!

I've used this little guy a few times but I can't help it.. I love him! He sure does look cute wearing his Crimbo hat too! In the new releases there are two different sized Christmas hats and they are just perfect to add to other stamps. They will be hear very soon! Links below to all the products used on my card.

Have a great Sunday!
Hugs,

Card details:
Stamps: High Hopes Stretch, Small Hat and "Christmas Fishes" sentiment
Ink: Memories stamped onto Concord Card
Papers: Various SU Card Stock and Basic Grey Figgy Pudding
Technique: Prismacolor Premier Pencils with sansodor and Paper Stumps for blending, Stickles
Embellishments: Flowers, dewdrops, Rhinestone brads, Charm brad, ribbon
Equipment: Wizard, Nestabilities, Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder Spots and Dots

Advent Calendar

We have been very busy this week with the run up to Christmas and some of the festive spirit seems to have rubbed off on me too. I have made my mum an advent calendar which I can refill for her each year with different goodies and treats!



I used the fab template on Bubblyfunk by Tracie Hudson (check out Tracie's blog here) - if you haven't already seen the tutorial, then check it out here. Huge thanks to caroline for letting me show my advent calendar off!

Products used :

• Papers - Dovecraft Winter Wonderland, Bazzill Bling
• Structure - 24 matchboxes and chipboard sheets
• Stamps - Lizzie Anne Christmas in the City set and High Hopes No Peeking, poking or shaking
• Medium - Prismas, sansodor, paper stumps and concord record cards
• Embellishments - Dovecraft snowflake brads, Dovecraft metallic eyelets, Ribbons from Raspberry Ribbons, Stickles Icicle
• Fillings - Fruit pastilles, blue smarties and minstrels
  

I still need to do a little bit of doodling but can't locate my white pen at the mo!

Bryony

More gorgeous new High Hopes arriving soon!

Thought i'd show you two projects I have made with the new release High Hopes stamps. Keep checking the store as these will be arriving very soon! The first is a treat bag made using "Santa's Portrait". Isn't he just the cutest and perfect for tags also!



The second cute character to show you is the very lovable and "Huggable Hank". The sentiment "Hugs" is part of the sentiment "Hugs and hugs.

Hope to back soon with some more characters from the new release!

Hugs,

No Peeking, Poking or Shaking!

I have made a gift box using my Scor-Pal. Wow, these are just so easy to make and I will certainly be making more of these. You can find the instructions here.

I have used High Hopes Three Pane Santa and Sentiment Peeking, Poking, Shaking. For my gift tag I stamped my image and sentiment on Concord Record card. I have been using this card now for months and it is just perfect for using with my Prisma's as it is so smooth it blends effortlessly. It is also perfect for use with ProMarkers and Copics Markers. At such a great price you can even cope with a few stamping boo boo's! My Santa Panes were coloured with Prismacolor Pencils and I used Sansodor and paper stumps to blend. I then finished of with lots of stickles for added sparkle!

Have a great Sunday!
Hugs,