.: July 2016

Merry Christmas -- Stackable Santa

Hi there, I'm back again to share a card and wish you a happy Friday!

I created a snowy scene using ...

High Hopes Large Stackable Santa found here!

The image is coloured with Copic Markers and Liquid Applique was applied to Santa's beard and clothing.

I love the look of Liquid Applique and how it puffs up when heated. It's something new for me and I'm hooked!

A bell was hot glued to the twine, along with a touch of acrylic paint.

Two embossing folders were used to help create a snowy scene. The hill was hand cut and Santa is pop dotted for extra dimension. A friend of mine gave me the Merry Christmas Die cut which I LOVE (thank you J)! I added a bit of glitter and slightly curved the words almost like Santa is holding the greeting.

Here's the markers I used ....

Thanks for peeking!

Have a crafty Weekend!

I'm looking forward to seeing your creations in this month's Christmas In July Challenge - here's the link to come play along.

If you need High Hopes Stamps or crafting supplies you can find them at

High Hopes Website or One Crazy Stamper

Cheers! High Hopes Stamps

We're celebrating Christmas in July over on the High Hopes blog!

I whipped up this little number using ...

High Hopes Woodland Santa found here!

The image is coloured with Copic Markers. Glitter, white acrylic paint and festive ribbon was added to the design.

A silver bell was hot glued on the ribbon along with some red and green twine :)

Check out the attached video for how I tie my ribbons :)

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

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

You can find High Hopes stamps at the links below.

One Crazy Stamper based out of Canada

High Hopes Website

Heartley Framed Snowman -- High Hopes

We've made it to Friday and I'm super excited to share my Snowman card today :)

Heartley Framed Snowman can be found here!

A snowflake embossing folder was used to make a Wintery frame, and a little bit of

soft cotton twine is also from OCS found here!

Pink acrylic paint was lightly sponged onto the card along with a hot pink button for an added touch of fun!

If you need High Hopes Stamps or crafting supplies you can find them at

High Hopes Website or One Crazy Stamper

Thanks for stopping by, Have a fantastic weekend!

Its your day enjoy!

Hi there! I'm back with some Wintery goodness! This sweet bear is from High Hopes called Bear-ly warming up.... okay now that's just way to sweet :)

You can find this cutie here!

and ...

Sentiment set 1 here!

I decided on a blue and brown colour combo as that always been a favorite of mine. I hand cut a snowy hill is pop-doted and embossed with a snowflake folder. The twine is a soft cotton twine is also from OCS found here!

Some die cut snowflakes, ribbon and gems were also added to complete the card.

Thanks for peeking! Have a super crafty day !!

Join us this month over on the High Hopes Blog for your chance to win 2 FREE High Hopes Stamps. this month all you have to do is "LEAVE A COMMENT" on our Design Team posts. A lucky winner will be chosen on the last day of the month from one of the comments posted during July. Want to double you chances to win? Leave a comment on this card's Facebook post and you will double your chances. It's that easy to join the July Challenge.

Wishing you a Cowboy Christmas! - High Hopes Stamps

Happy Happy Friday!

I've been colouring up this fun Cowboy Snowman from High Hopes and created a Christmas Card with this cute guy!

Snowman Cowboy from High Hopes Can be found here!

The image is coloured with Copic Markers, fussy cut and pop doted for some dimension. I decided to create my own text on the front of the card to read Howdy as the greeting.

On the inside of the card I'm trying to decide on a sentiment such as ...

1) Wishing you a Cowboy Christmas

2) Quit horsing around and have a Merry Christmas!

3) Kick off your boots and have a Merry Christmas!

Such fun! My friend Cheryl came up with the last two sentiments and I love them both! It's a hard decision on which one to choose...... I think I'm going to use #2 !!

Thanks for peeking, have a great weekend!

Copic marker#E81,Y11,E31,E37,0,B000,B0000,YG67,YG63,YG11,E43,E33,R21,E59

Play along with us in this month's Christmas In July Challenge - here's the link to come play along.

If you need High Hopes Stamps or crafting supplies you can find them at

High Hopes Website or One Crazy Stamper

Thanks for stopping by, Have a fantastic day!

Awesome and Wonderful -- High Hopes Stamps

Happy Wednesday!

I'm back with a Wintery scene to share using...

High Hopes Birdies Friend Snowlady found here!
&
High Hopes Sentiment Set 3 found here!

The Image is coloured with Copic Markers. Two embossing folders were used here, the background reindeer and Swiss dots. One Crazy Stamper always has such a nice selection of folders to choose from!

I love using white acrylic paint to create a snowy background. I use an oval craft sponge to dab on soft touches of paint unevenly on the trees an a bit on the snowlady too :)

The trees are from an old Sizzix die and the yummy soft cotton twine is also from OCS found here!

Thanks for peeking!

Have a great day!

Copic Markers YG67,BV01,R11,BV04,Y38,TG63,E11,YR000,B0000,B01,0,BV02,BV000,BV00,E25,E13,YR61,

BG0000,E50,BV00

We will choose the lucky winner on the last day of the month from one of the comments posted during the month. It's that easy to join the July Challenge!!!

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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Dapper Dan --- High Hopes Stamps

Yahoo, Its Friday!!

Just peeking in to say hello and share a snowy card with you. This is Dapper Dan , he's a classic snowman. The kind of snowman that you would see on the old school Christmas specials.

I {heart} Dan!

Dapper Dan Snowman from High Hopes found here!

The plaid on Dan's vest was created with Copic Markers along with touches of white acrylic paint for some extra snowy goodness :)

Bells, embossed background and a touch of cotton to set the scene!

That's one Card made for this Christmas and about 19 more to go! Thanks for peeking :)

The following Copic Markers were used to create this Wintery scene!

YG67B21,YG25,C5,C00,C0,BG0000,R29,R24,0,R20,C3,R32

Play along with us in this month's Christmas In July Challenge - here's the link to come play along.

If you need High Hopes Stamps or crafting supplies you can find them at

High Hopes Website or One Crazy Stamper

Thanks for stopping by! Have a fantastic day!

Christmas in July! High Hopes Stamps

Hi there, Happy Wednesday!

We are celebrating Christmas in July over on the High Hopes website.

I think this is the perfect opportunity to get my Christmas Cards all ready for December.

I don't want a repeat of last year as I ended up buying my Christmas Cards :( I left them to the last minute and was too busy in December to get them done.

Creation made with ...

Jolly old St Nick High Hopes

Large Stackable Santa High Hopes found here

Christmas Treat High Hopes found here!

Snowman Mini Set found here!

To start off I grabbed a plastic box out of the recycle bin. This one was from a box of chocolates and the lid has a beveled design (which is kinda neat).

I made a little kit to help assist in sending out my cards this year.

The kit consists of ...

Address Book

Tin with Christmas Seals and Stickers

Small Set of Snowman Rubber Stamps & ink

Vintage night before Christmas Book and Vintage Photo for added fun

twine

The container is lined on the bottom with some fun Vintage Santa card stock |:)

Here's the handmade Address Book and Christmas Seal Tin. (which is made with an Altoids Tin)

I like to decorate the envelopes (when sending my cards) with Stickers and stamped Christmas Images. I also ask for the Christmas Stamps at the post office for a nice festive touch!