The day is HERE ! !

The long awaited day has arrived. The new release from High hopes Stamps are available to buy.But....before you head off shopping,we'd like for you to grab a cup and join us in a blog hop.

Now don't forget to comment on each of the blogs,you may be a winner ! !

The blog hop will remain open through 7pm Monday with the winner announced on Tuesday's Tutorial post.  Now if you get lost here is the list ....

                                                           Jeanne

                                                           Andrea 

                                                           Karen   

                                                           Alie      

                                                           Kristine 

                                                           Tanya   

                                                           Lacey 
                                                           Sarah

A little reminder as well that we have a DT call going in right now .For more details visit here. 

 So hopefully you've come from the uber talented Kristine...now me !

Today I am showing you Cat Trio...if you're a cat fan like me,you'll loves these guys ! ! Way

 too cute.Quick little details ,paper is from We R Memory Keepers Fur Friends as well as the 

brad in the center of the flower.

Thanks for stopping by...you're next stop is Lacey. Have fun ! !

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As an added bonus,I will be giving away one of my cards from this week's sneak peeks.Winner's choice.I will choose from the comments made here.

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Day 3...peaky.It's a Moose on the Loose !!

Welcome to Day 3...Are you liking what you've seen so far ? ? Is that listing getting up there ? ? LOL

Well one more day and then you can shop to your heart's content. 

Now I KNOW you're gonna love this guy. Moose on the Loose...love it !! Now being from BC, Canada,we see a lot of the guys. I have actually had three of them hanging out in my yard from time to time. I gotta say,you  see pics or on tv but to see one up close and personal.They are HUGE. lol.They just literally walk over my fence like nothing.lol But I guess I would be a little more freaked to see them on a motorcycle,so this works for me.

Now it's really hard to tell in the pics,actually really hard to take a good pic showing, I colored the image with copics and also a silver permanent pen for the chrome look.

My patterned paper is from Authentique Genuine. My embellishments are TH grunge board,

that I painted. I didn't add too much on this card as I wanted to feature the image.

 Here's a new sentiment to go with this fella...

Thanks for stopping by again...see ya tomorrow,get your coffee ready .

We've got a hop and lots of images for ya ! !

Sneak Peek Day 2

Welcome to Sneak Peek Day 2. Meet Bumble Bear ! ! Isn't he sweet ? ?

Don't worry Friday will be here sooner than you think.

Some details... I have used the new American Crafts Amy Tangerine collection for my patterned paper. I added some flowers and painted a chipboard heart. 

Now have you seen the new Dylusions sprays from Ranger?? If you like bright, fun and vibrant colors,than these sprays are for you. I sprayed my ribbon and the center flower with two colors actually.Hard to see in the picture but it goes from light to dark. There is 12 colors to choose from.

Thanks for stopping by..See ya tomorrow !

There's a nap for that....

Just a quick post...It's my Dad's birthday today.

 Happy birthday Daddy I love yOu !!

I always seem to give him that sarcastic card.LOL.  I think I get it from him :)

I used an image  that seemed fitting,lol. The sentiment coordinates with it as well.

Inside.............

Just a couple challenges I'd like to enter this card into:

Charisma Challenges-NO flowers allowed

Allsorts Challenges-Special Birthday

Try it On Tuesday-Male card

Simon Says Stamp- Father or  Special Male

Crafting for all Seasons- Celebration with Buttons

Chocolate Coffee and Card Challenges- For the Boys

Thanks for stopping by...

DT Call,New Challenge and Sneak Peek at High Hopes

 Before I proceed about the new challenge and sneak peeks I have some news to share with you.

It's time for a DT Call!!

Do you like High Hopes stamps? Would you like to be a High Hopes Diva? 

Then come enter our DT call!!

The requirements are:

~ Create a card for the challenges we hold each month (usually 3 per month)

~ Create a Tutorial using a High Hopes stamp (usually only once every 7 months)

~ You must have a Blog and be willing to post High Hopes challenges and information on your blog.

~ Create Sneak Peek projects for each of our releases.

~ Be willing to comment on challenge participants creations.

If you are interested in being on our team, please link on the High Hopes blog HERE .

The call will run for 3 weeks ending on Monday, June 17th at 7pm EST.

You will be contacted shortly after if you have been chosen for the team.

PS You do NOT have to own a High Hopes stamp to enter the challenge. If you make the team, you will be provided with High Hopes stamps to use.

So with that being said .It's a new challenge and we have release peeks for ya ! ! All week the Divas are showcasing sneak peeks with release day and Blog hop on Friday. SO keep tuned in every day :)

OK so our Challenge at High Hopes Stamps is easy peasy.....

ANYTHING GOES 

You can handle that right lol,Today I am showing you Froggy and What bugs you/Feelin' Froggy sentiments. This sentiment is hilarious. Love it. My papers are from My Mind's Eye.From stash is ribbon & buttons.

Be sure to come back tomorrow.I'll have another peek.....

You're everything.....

Well hello Monday ! I know some of you are going Blah, maybe even yelling at the screen lol.But it's a new sketch challenge over at Graphicat Sketch Challenges .Now that's a good reason to be excited right?? It's Fabulous ,you must join !!

My card this fortnight features a Kenny K image which you can find in Graphicat Designs store here. Isn't she fab...actually ALL THAT is her name. I also paired her with a Graphicat Designs sentiment.You can find here.

The papers are from Bo Bunny Sweet Tooth,flowers from WOC.That swirl is Memory box die and the trinket is from Prima.

Now isn't this great ! ! So let's see whatcha got...link it up :)

Challenge Enteries-

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges-Anything Goes

Deep Ocean Challenges-Swirls

I Brake for Challenges-Floral

The Shabby Tea Room-Color Me pretty

Stamp With Fun Recipe Challenge

It's a new challenge for Stamp with Fun Challenges. But it is my last creation as the Guest DT for them. It was only two weeks but so much fun.Thank you Andrea for inviting me ,So glad I did it !! The challenge today is a fabulous one.

RECIPE :

-Lace

  - Flowers

     - 3 Patterned Papers

Now this card is actually a paper bag card.I`m sure you`ve seen them about. This was my first attempt at one but NOT my last. Too fun... I used a Teddy Bo image for this project.And yes it`s my Mom`s mother`s day card. I can show it now that she has it. :)

My papers are from My Mind`s Eye...become a fav.Some details.. Heart stamp is from Bo Bunny which I added M O M with Pink Paislee stickers.Fence die cut is from MFT and I used a Studio G mini heart punch to add the hearts.I can't remember where I got the little butterfly punch. There is some cheese cloth dyed with Vintage Photo distress stain.

Close up of image and flower collage.....

Here`s the inside ...under that fringed paper is the bag flap which you can insert a tag or gift card or something. The sentiment to the left is from Verve Stamps and the flourish stamps to the right is from Bo Bunny.

Hmm I think I have covered all the details...If not ask me :)

Challenge Entries

CLP -Sketch

Delightful Challenges-Flowers (more than 5)

Truly Scrumptious Challenges-Loads of PINK

Totally Paper Crafts-Animals

Thanks for stopping by...

Early Bird....and some more news

Good Morning Everyone ! ! Hopefully you have sun where you are,I do not.LOL.It's cloudy and dreary looking.But there is warm weather on the horizon. 

Today we have a new challenge for you at High Hopes Challenges.

It's MAY FLOWERS

You can have flowers in your image, use flowery paper, or just add some flowers to your card or project.

Just remember that you MUST use a High Hopes stamp to enter the challenge.

For my card today I used Early Bird ..I couldn't help myself and not use this sentiment by AI . It just cracked me up. I also paper pieced the flower stamp,which for the life of me I can't remember the name of it. The papers are from Prima Doodle Deux again. Love this line more than I thought lol.

I used Glossy white and black enamel accents on the flowers and in the corner of the card.

Sure hope you can join us..and look forward to next week ! ! !

It's a NEW RELEASE ,we have sneak peeks and a blog hop for ya ! !

Exciting News...

Today I'm nervous and excited to share with you that I have been asked to Guest design for the next two weeks with  Stamp With Fun Challenges. I was so flattered when Andrea asked me.

 As my own worst critic I didn't think I was good enough to join but I did anyway.LOL. This is such a fun challenge blog so how could I say no. Their challenge today is a sketch challenge.I am a sucker for sketches,I just love them and this one is fabulous. 

I decide to work with a Kenny K image. Loooove her. I finally got around to using Simple Stories paper. The sentiment is actually stickers which I layered onto cardstock.My flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. The corner metal embellishments is from my stash. The background flourish on my main image is from Tim Holtz.

CLOSE UPS.......

FLOWER CLOSE UP....

Here's the sketch ...fab isn't it !

I hope you play along and enjoyed stopping by today.  

Challenge entry for 

Deep Ocean Challenges-What a wonderful Woman

Truly Scrumptious-Anything Goes

Hellloooo Cowlik !!

OK I have got to show you this cutie...I fell in love with him immediately . He's a new character from Stampendous called Cowlik. Oh I just love the name too ! He was sooo quick to color as well.I love my copics but some days I just don't have time to spend an hour coloring an image. 

The papers I used are from Prima. I even used the chipboard accent pieces, wood ticket and bling. This was a more simpler card for me that is.I didn't load it up like I usually do lol,but I'm glad to say I like how it turned out .And I can make a quick card and be happy.

Challenges for this card:

By the Cute & Girly-Spring is in the Air

Papertake Weekly- In the Garden

Truly Scrumptious-Anything Goes

Stampin' For the Weekend-Layers

Simon Says Stamp-Clean & Simple

Another Easel card....

Well oops I'm behind today.I almost forgot to post this. Well I hoped you enjoyed the tutorial on how to make an easel card because our challenge this week is to make one !!Of course remembering to use a HIGH HOPES image. Today I used Bunny with Tulips...one of my fav bunnies. My papers are from My Mind's Eye Be Happy.And embellies are flowers,ribbon,brads,bling..etc. My normal lol.

Close Up-that little bunny has flower soft for a tail heehee.

Side view..

Thanks for stopping by !

New Sketch at Graphicat Sketch Challenges

Hi I hope your having a sunshiny day.The weather has been so kind to us here.Hopefully it stays that way for awhile.Give a chance for the flowers to do their thing and the kids to run around in their bare feet in the grass. Cross your fingers...lol

Today is a new sketch over at Graphicat Sketch Challenges. I have used an image from Simply Betty stamps to pair up with Graphicat Designs sentiment. Ain't it the truth lol. I swear this was meant for my Boomer,he is faithfully their for pee time and breakfast. Baahaa gotta give him the consistency award I guess. I love my babies but man just to sleep in one day not having to do that would be fabulous. My papers are from MME Love Me.... So cute. My ribbon, charms and buttons are from stash. Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

Close up...as you can see I spritzed the whole card with Perfect Pearl Mist. And yep glitter on the flowers as well.

I'd like to enter my card into these challenges

Addicted to Stamps Challenge-White Black & ?? (pink for me)

Truly Scrumptious Challenges-Anything Goes

Craft Your Days Away- All Creature great and small

Card Making Mamas-Flowers