High Hopes New Release blog hop!

It's time for a new High Hopes release! Today we have a Blog Hop to celebrate the release. The High Hopes Dream Team are showcasing some of the stamps that will be released today. You will want to start at the top of the hop at the High Hopes Blog then hop along the way. There will be prizes along the hop, but you won't know where! So make sure to leave a comment at each stop since that is the way you will be entered into the candy giveaway.

Once the stamps are released, you can purchase them from these retailers:

High Hopes Rubber Stamps

Stamp and Create

Bunny Zoe's Crafts

One Crazy Stamper

Here is the blog hop order for your convenience!

Michelle

Alie 

Karen 

Anna 

Aaemie 

Kristine 

Alex. 

Lynne 

Andrea 

Tanya

Lacey 

Thanks for hopping by!!! Andrea

High Hopes Stamps brings some Spring Flowers

As a self confessed girly-girl I do love making cards with all the frills. And I can't get enough of Teal with pink or peach! I coloured up this image from High Hopes stamps called 'Garden of Life'

I love how this image has a 'doodle' feel to it

I added lots of flowers to frame the image and continue with the colour theme. One of those feel good making and giving kinda cards!

Hope you have a wonderful day!

Andrea

High Hopes Stamps and Ribbon Carousel Blog Hop!

Today we are pairing up with Ribbon Carousel for a fun Blog Hop. Each of the High Hopes DT have used some ribbon from Ribbon Carousel while the Ribbon Carousel DT have each used an image from High Hopes. On my card I used one of the images from the new 2x2 release called Happy Hippos and from the Ribbon Carousel store Random Hearts Satin Ribbon. 

As you hop along each of the blog, be sure to leave a comment because there is candy from both Ribbon Carousel and High Hopes!  You can see the full list of participants below. 

The blog hop runs through 11:59pm EST Friday, January 25th. The winners will be posted on the High Hopes Blog and Ribbon Carousel Blogs on Saturday, January 26th.

High Hopes Stamps Release Day!

Today is the blog hop to celebrate the HHS Double Release. The Dream Team will be showcasing some of the designs from both the "Two by Two" and "Senior Moments" releases. 

Both releases will be available to purchase today. 

There will be candy along the way, but you won't know where. Therefore, make sure you leave a comment at each stop just in case that's the home of the candy!!

The blog hop ends at 7pm EST on Sunday, Jan 13th with the winners being posted on Tuesday.

And now it's time to hop along to the Dream Team's blog for some fun and inspiration...

Kristine

Karen

Alie

Michelle

Aaemie

Lynne

Alex.

Anna

Lacey

Andrea

High Hopes Stamps Double Release! Day 1

High Hopes Stamps is having a double release!

Sneak peeks start today and we are starting off with the cute images from the 'Two by Two' line

While they can be used as a Noah's Ark scene or Noah inspired cards

I actually thought of Valentine's Day cards immediately!

And hey...who am I to argue with inspiration ;)

I have to also share that these images stamped like a dream. 

Perfect impression every time

as a stamper who hoards her copic paper this is important lol

To see more of today's sneak peeks hop on over to the HHS challenge blog and see what the HHS Dream Team has to share!

Back tomorrow with more previews!

Andrea

New High Hopes Stamps Release! Introducing Penguin Friends..

It is time for the High Hope's Blog Hop to Celebrate the Penguin Friend's release!

The High Hopes Divas have created some fun projects to showcase the stamps that are being released today.

The release includes 12 images, 1 background design, and 10 Sentiments illustrated by Laurie Furnell.

There is candy along the hop. You won't know where, so leave a comment at each stop!

The blog hop will run through Midnight EST Sunday, October 7th with the winners of the candy posted on Monday, October 8th.

I used Penguins Pastime, Stick on the ice sentiment, and the uber cool Winter Wonderland background image. 

You should have arrived from Lacey's blog. If you haven't, you might want to start at the top at the High Hope's Blog so you don't miss any of the fun.

Since I am the last stop on the hop it is shopping time!!! 

Cheers, Andrea

High Hopes Stamps- Things that Hop

This week's HHS challenge is to make a creation using something that 'hops'. Since no one is actually sure what dragons could or couldn't do I decided to push the envelope a little bit hee hee!

I used 'Handy Dragon' on my card as he looks like he can not only hop but fix your roof while he is bouncing around! I used a sketch that is over at this week's Crazy 4 Challenges blog- in fact check there this coming Saturday to see who is sponsoring this month's challenge. Might be a company familiar on this blog *wink*. 

So hop on over to the HHS challenge blog to see more 'hoppy' goodness and the full challenge deets. Also let us know if you want to play along with us on one of our challenge posts!!

Cheers, Andrea

High Hopes Stamps Challenge- Black and White card

Time for a High Hopes Stamps Challenge! 

This week's challenge is to make a black and white, greyscale or a sepia card. Or if that is too out of your comfort range (like me) you can make a card with a coloured image but with a black and white card base. Phew! Thank goodness for that last option!

I used the sweet Daisy Button stamp that Karen had stamped out for me. She gave me an AMAZING lesson on how to use my new Derwent Inktense pencils. I was so frustrated by them and she showed me how to make the colour flow just the way I wanted it too. This flower was the first thing I coloured that day and I love how the water colouring looks! Thanks Karen for that awesome and fun lesson!

Feel like playing along with us? Hop on over to the HHS blog and see more amazing samples and the full challenge details!

Cheers- Andrea

High Hopes Stamps- Sketch Challenge

This week's challenge over at the HHS challenge blog has our lovely Diva Anna giving us a fun sketch to inspire us. Click here to see it and the Diva samples!

I used 'Sitting Party Buddy' on my card today. I coloured him up and showed him off last week in a tutorial on how to colour fur using your copic blender solution. Click here to see the tutorial if you missed it- one of my fave copic 'tricks' and sooo easy! 

I mentioned in an earlier blog post that I have a hard time using primary colours so I thought I should continue to challenge myself and use them again. Why I like to push myself out of my comfort zone I don't know....I'm afraid to fly so I get on a plane to Ireland by myself. I am clearly crazy lol. 

Feel free to join me on my journey of crafty crazy and make a fun card using High Hopes stamps to win!

Cheers, Andrea

Andrea here to show you a fun, quick and easy way to give a fur look to your copic creations! 

I am using "Sitting Party Buddy" for my sample today. What a cutie!

Supplies you will need:

Copic paper- I use Xpress-It

Copics

Memento ink in Tuxedo black

Copic blending solution

washcloth

First I colour the image and I do it quickly by adding all my layers of colour at once before blending. With this technique I am not too worried about any lines showing. Makes it even faster. 

Here is the image coloured. Notice I haven't coloured any area outside of the fur. I left them uncoloured as I am using blender solution and I don't want it to accidentally bleach out an area that I don't want that effect on. 

Now I grab my Copic Blender Solution and my washcloth. I am using a washcloth because I want a 'nubby' fabric. 

Okay, time to dampen my cloth - not saturate- and start dabbing...

I did the body..now time for the face. You can already see the blender solution starting to work its magic on the bottom half of the bear. 

And here he is! Look at how soft and nubby his fur looks! I finished colouring the rest of the image to get him ready to use on my next High Hopes Creation! 

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and give it a try yourself. See how fun and easy it is!

Don't forget to play along with our current challenge- Use Orange and Green- maybe you have a fuzzy wuzzy High Hopes stamp you can use!

Have a Crafty Day...Andrea

High Hopes Stamps Challenge- Use Green and Orange

Time for another High Hopes Challenge! This week we are asking you to use the colours Orange and Green. I grabbed one of the new releases "Buggy Frog" to get inspired. I also had to use some of my new yummy flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts. I coloured up this cutie with my copics. My greens are:

YG03

YG25

YG17

I think that is my go to green copic combo when I want something bright. 

For more Green and Orange eye candy pop on over to the HHS challenge blog to help inspire you and see how you can play along with us to win!

Cheers..Andrea 

High Hopes Stamps New Release Blog hop!

It's release day!!! 

To celebrate, we have a blog hop showcasing many of the stamps that are on now available!!

Hop along the blogs to see what the fantastic Divas have created for your inspiration!

There is candy along the way. You won't know where so you need to leave a comment on each of the blogs to make sure you have a chance at the prize!

The blog hope will run through 7pm Monday, June 4th with the winner of the candy announced on Tuesday.

Oh, and the stamps are now available in the High Hopes Website and at some of our retails stores.

You should have come here from Jeanne's blog which is the first on the hop and after leaving a comment below your next stop is Karen!

Enjoy the eye candy and the chance to win...and shop!!

Andrea

Another Sneaky Peeky from High Hopes Stamps!

More Kitties!!!

This adorable new stamp coming soon from High Hopes stamps is called Cat Trio. I coloured these cuties up to match my paper and to give them a 'folky' feel. I'm not exactly sure why I coloured my bird green with a blue beak- it was supposed to be the other way around but I like how my mistake looks in the finished product!

We have lots more cute cards to share today leading up to our new release hop on Friday. Click here to go to the HHS challenge blog to see more eye candy! While you are there don't forget to read more about our Design Team call- we are looking for more talented ladies to join us!

Cheers! Andrea

High Hopes Stamps Challenge and Day 1 of sneak peeks!

Lots of exciting things happening today at this little blog of mine! First thing to share is our new challenge over at the HHS challenge blog- Anything goes! Gotta love nice and easy ones like that. I know I do lol!

And not only do we have a nice and easy challenge for you to play along with but it is also Day 1 of sneak peeks for our June release!!! I love having sneaky peeky's to share. 

I am a huge fan of kitty stamps- huge. I collect them along with tea stamps. Cats and tea stamps- yep I see a crazy cat lady in my future lol! This release has new kitty stamps and I am over the moon! 

For my card today I used Kitty Tag and Pocket 3. I had actually coloured the pocket originally and then when I went to put my card together I decided I wanted to paper piece it instead and I love how it turned out! After colouring up Felix (my name for him) and adding him to my pocket I found this charm that actually was included in an order from our very own Lacey. I think I need to get some more from her ;).

Hop on over to the HHS challenge blog today to see more sneak peeks and our challenge details. And also see Monday's post about our Design Team call! Click here to read more about that. I encourage you all to apply- it is such a great team to be on! 

Have a great day! Andrea

C4C- Happy Birthday Barbara!!!

All the crazies over at the Crazy 4 Challenges blog want to wish our very own super talented Barbara a very happy birthday! We would actually love it if you would help us make her day special by joining us in this week's challenge- make a birthday card. We even have a great sponsor to give away a prize to one of our lucky players- Your Next Stamp. Fun!

I made an easel card using an older High Hopes image and challenged myself to only use scraps of patterned paper as my card size is so small -  4" square. I then got lost oohing and aahing over all the lovely paper I had forgotten about in my stash but kept the last 7 years. So happy I packed it up and moved it with me instead of getting rid of it. My hubby wasn't as happy while moving it..I should obviously show him how lovely this card turned out and he will clearly agree that it was all worth it. lol!!

I hope you can join us this week and I also hope Barbara has an AMAZINGLY AWESOMESAUCE birthday!!! Click here to go to the blog and see all the eye candy to inspire you!

Cheers, Andrea

High hopes stamps challenge- We are getting wild with Animals!

Everybody loves MARINELAND!

I not sure how many of you hear the Marineland commercial over and over again all Summer long but we sure do here in Ontario. I don't think there are many Ontarions who do NOT know the lyrics to that commercial. I don't think it has changed in years. And I love it hee hee. And when the last line is being sung on the tv we all shout it out at the top of our lungs in this house. Not sure why...just cause it makes us laugh. Just like this card- I mean look at that happy whale. He obviously just ate a lot of Plankton or something. 

This week's HHS challenge is to go wild for Animals. I went with the wet kind myself and used this oldie but a goodie- Spoutin' Off. I even spent 20 mins digging through my craft clutter to find my old white puffy pen so that I could froth up the water spouting out of his blowhole. He is so worth it. 

What HHS animal stamp do you have in your collection that you go wild for? Come play along with us at the HHS challenge blog and you could win some free rubber! 

Off to do more crafting today so that's all from me!

Cheers- Andrea 

High Hopes Stamps challenge- Get out your Purple!

 (please feel free to click on the images to see them in closer detail)

I am so happy to be this week's hostess over at the High Hopes Stamps challenge blog. My fave colour is purple so I am asking you all to create a project using a HHS image and use lots and lots of Purple!

I used Laurie's Teapot as my image today and had fun using so many of my copics in the RV (Red/Violet) spectrum to add lots of different purple hues to my card. I also used some sweet treats paper from Bo Bunny as I thought a teapot should have some tasty delicacies too. I used a sketch from Jen's blog - Deconstructing Sketch- to base my card pattern on. I modified it slightly as I realized I had made my image to big to allow the banner strip that was part of the design. That's the nice thing about sketches- they are open to interpretation  thankfully. 

I am totally in love with all the amazing purple loveliness the DT has created to help your mojo get fired up today. Hop on over and see the purple madness going on at the HHS challenge blog!

Cheers, Andrea

High Hopes Stamps Challenge- Anything goes!

This week's challenge over at the High Hopes Stamps challenge blog is an easy one! Karen- owner extraordinaire and hostess this week has decreed that 'Anything Goes!' So feel free to dig out whichever HHS stamp you want and get inky!

I used the new stamp designed by Laurie Furnell called Laurie's Tea cup and coloured it in with my copics. I then used some of my 6x6 papers from Kaiser craft- it was a newer release that was little girl and tea set orientated. Very cute. I then added a corner die cut, ribbon and my new favourite thing to do- add an arrangement of flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts. This card was so much fun to make and colour! 

I am also entering my card into the following challenges:

BunnyZoe- ribbon or twine

Icopic- use copic spring colours

Make it Monday- Anything goes

Simon Says Stamp and show- anything goes

To play along with us and see all the amazing DT creations please pop over to the HHS challenge blog and see what inspires you today!

Cheers, Andrea

I'm back with a High Hopes Easter Card!

I am playing with my High Hopes Stamps this week (finally unpacked them hee hee) and Lacey has challenged us to make Easter cards! I love Easter for many reasons and one of them is the abundance of pastel colours. On my card today I made my bunny purple as he is in full Easter spirit- mind you with the look on his face it seems as he may have been dyed without his permission lol!! His name is 'cute bunny holding carrot' and I also used Framed Spring Fever and Summer Sunshine.  I am so happy to have my craft studio somewhat organized and unpacked in the new house and to finally be colouring and crafting again. I was getting very ugly to live with and when my whole family asked when the last time I crafted was I got that perhaps some inky fingers were long overdue hee hee! Yep- ink therapy- my favourite kind. 

To join us in our current challenge hop on over to the HHS challenge blog to see more Easter Inspiration and the full challenge deets. It is a great holiday to use tons of fun colours together as your Easter Inspiration!

Cheers, Andrea

It's time for a High Hopes new Release with a new Artist!!

So happy to share that High Hopes Stamps is having a new release this week and features a sweet Alien set from Dustin Pike and sentiments from Karen- one of the new HHS owners! How cool is that! I am so happy for Karen and her hubby as they embark on this new adventure in their lives and I am honoured to be a part of it. Karen's sentiments have a 'folk art' feel to them which is why I gave this card a shabby look with some of my new MME papers. I coloured it up with my copics and went over some of the areas I wanted black with my copic multi-liner pen to really darken it up. I love love love folk art and these new sentiments have inspired me in many ways! 

I hope you are hopping along on our new release blog hop today as there are prizes along with way. You should have arrived from the talented Anna's blog and from here you go to so crafty Alex's blog. To win some of the new releases for yourself make sure you visit each blog and leave a comment as you don't know which the 'secret' prize blogs will be. 

Now if you can't wait a second longer to own the Alien set or some of the new sentiments please click here to go right to the HHS store and scoop some up! To start at the beginning just pop over to the HHS challenge blog. 

So go grab another cuppa and see all the lovely samples the High Hopes Divas have for you today!

Cheers, Andrea