New High Hopes Image:Takin' A Break (Part 2)

Hello and Happy Friday!  This week one of my great friends (also she was my Maid of Honor) celebrated her 40th Birthday.  We met in High School, we share the same name with the same rare spelling and we both LOVE cows -  and this is the card that I made for her....

 I know what you are thinking, hey she used this image already- well yes I did and I just wanted to show you that not every cow has to be black & white.  At the end of the post I will show you my two "Takin' A Break" cards side by side so that you can see that this image is so easily used with different colours and that they look completely different.

Here is a look at the inside of the card....

 Supplies Used:
* Image:  High Hopes Stamps, Takin' A Break
* Inside Sentiment:  High Hopes Stamps, Thinking of You & Smiling
* Inside HB Sentiment:  High Hopes Stamps, Bold Happy Birthday
* Copic Xpress It Cardstock
* Copic Sketch Markers
* Spellbinders: Labels 8
* Memento Inks: Rich Cocoa (stamped the cow & HB) & Rose Bud
* Distress Inks: Vintage Photo
* Mini Blending Tool
* 3D Pop Dots
* Papers:  Carta Bella 6x6 Giddy Up Boy & Girl Paper Pads
* Glue Dots
* Googlie Eyes:  Michaels
* Button:  My Favorite Things Embelishments, Hot Fudge
* Ribbon:  Stampin' Up Crumb Cake Seam Binding
* Ribbon Slide:  Stampin' Up
* Flowers: Michaels Recollections
* Outside Sentiment:  Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps, Down on the Farm 2
* 40 Sentiment:  My Favorite Things Stamps, That Birthday Girl
(All links listed above can be purchased at www.onecrazystamper.com)

Here is a close up of this amazing cow to see the Copic colours used....

 Copic Colours Used:
* Light Brown:  E43, E42, E41, E40
* Dark Brown:  E49, E47, E44

As promised here is a look at today's card as well as my previous Takin' A Break card.  As you can see the stamp looks totally different just by changing the colours and switching the dark and light areas - this stamp is a must have for any stamper - sooooo fun to play with!....

I hope that you enjoyed today's post and I would love to hear from you.  Don't forget to pop over to www.onecrazystamper.com to purchase your Takin' A Break stamp!

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!

Hugs;

Sandy & Her Sombrero!

Hello and Happy Friday!!!  Today I have a Birthday card to show to you that I made for my friend Sonia that just LOVES Flip Flops....

Supplies Used: 
* Image: Stamping Bella, Sandy & her Sombrero  * Copic Xpress It Cardstock  * Copic Sketch Markers  * Memento Inks: Tuxedo Black & Rose Bud  * Glossy Accents  * ColorBox Chalks  * 3D Pop Dots  *  Sentiment & Tag Die:  My Creative Time  * Cardstock: Stampin Up: Lucky Limeade & Crumb Cake  * Twine: My Favorite Things  * (All links listed above can be purchased at One Crazy Stamper!)

Here is a close up of the image to see the Copic colours used....

 Copic Colours Used:
* Skin: E11, E00, E000  * Hair: YR24, YR23, Y21, Y11  * Pinks: R83, R81, RV00  * Greens: YG17,YG03, YG01  * Drink: Y15, Y11,E87, BG000  * Glass Lenses: T4, T2, T0  * Sand: E31, E30 *

I hope that you enjoyed today's card, have a great weekend!

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!

Hugs;

Happy Friday! Two cards to show you today!

Hello and Happy Friday!  Today I have two very fun cards to show to you that I made using two of the images from the "Your Next Stamp, Smiley Happy Critter Crew Set".

The first card is using the cute little Frog from the set....

 

Here is a look at the inside of the card....

 Supplies Used:  
* Your Next Stamp, Smiley Happy Critter Crew Set 
* Your Next Stamp, Puffy Cloud Die 
* Your Next Stamp, Flower Fun Spring Grass Die 
* Your Next Stamp Happy Day Sentiments 
* High Hopes Rubber Stamps, Hoppy Birthday sentiment 
* Copic Xpress It Cardstock 
* Copic Sketch Markers 
* Action Wobble 
* Bazzill Cardstock, Skylar 
* 3D Pop Dots 
* Memento Inks: Tuxedo Black & Bamboo Leaves 
* Sakura Clear Glaze Pen 
* Glossy Accents 
* Green Cardstock: Stampin' Up
* Cricut Cuttlebug Embossing Folder: Skyward Set - Clouds

Check out the Action Wobble in action!....

Here is a close up of the image to see the Copic colours used....

Copic Colours Used: 
* Greens: YG67, YG17, YG03 
* Reds: R24, R22 + Sakura Clear Glaze Pen 
* Browns:  E87, E84, E81 + Sakura Clear Glaze Pen 
* Crown: YR24, YR23, YR20 + Sakura Clear Glaze Pen 
* Eyes:  Glossy Accents 

My second card I have made is using the adorable little Lady Bug....

 

Here is a look at the inside of the card.... 

Supplies Used:  

* Your Next Stamp, Smiley Happy Critter Crew Set 

* Your Next Stamp, Puffy Cloud Die 

* Your Next Stamp, Gumdrops- Black 

* Your Next Stamp, Gumdrops- Holly Berry 

* Your Next Stamp, Whatnot Sentiments One 

* Copic Xpress It Cardstock 

* Copic Sketch Markers 

* BoBunny 6x6 Head Over Heels 

* 3D Pop Dots 

* Memento Inks: Tuxedo Black 

* Sakura Clear Glaze Pen 

* Googlie Eyes 

* Black Cardstock: Stampin' Up

* Spellbinders: Classic Circles

* My Favorite Things Die-Namics, Doily Duo Set

* My Favorite Things Embellishments, Sweet Tooth Ribbon

* Outside Sentiment: My Favorite Things, All Occasions Sentiments

Here is a close up of the adorable image to see the Copic colours used....

 Copic Colours Used: 
* Reds: R24, R22 
* Blacks: T8, T6, T4

Well I hope you enjoyed both cards today!

 

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!

Hugs; 

 

One Crazy Stamper/High Hopes Stamps Christmas Blog Hop!

Welcome to the One Crazy Stamper/High Hopes Stamps blog hop! The OCS Design Team has been busy creating samples with High Hopes Stamps newest Christmas release, hop along with us for some inspiration and a chance to win one of these adorable new Christmas stamps.

PRIZES: One Crazy Stamper is giving away a High Hopes stamp on each of the blog hop participants blogs and one Grand prize on the OCS blog!  Just comment on the OCS Blog and each of the DT members blogs for a chance to win. If you follow OCS on Facebook, Bloglovin, our newsletter or Pinterest please leave another comment for a second chance to win. (2 entries possible per person) You have until 9/12 to leave your comments and we will announce the winner on 9/13 on the OCS blog!

If you arrived at my blog from the super talented Lora`s Blog then you are in the right place!  If you just happened by my blog today and would like to hop along from the beginning please head over to the OCS Blog to get started =)  I will have a full list of the hop order at the end of my post.

Here is my High Hopes Stamps Christmas card for this super fun hop where I used the High Hopes Winter Wonderland Background and masked the new High Hopes Candy Cane Penguin stamp.... 

On the background stamp I made one of the snowy hills into ice for this fun Penguin to skate on.  To colour the sky and the ice I took a q-tip saturated in the Copic 0 Blender solution and wet both areas then I took a refill bottle of Copic B0000 and went over the areas I put the 0 Blender to create the shaded sky and ice.  After that was dry I then took my 0 Blender marker and added skating lines to the ice.

Here is a look at how I decorated the inside of the card.... 

Supplies Used:

* Images:  High Hopes Winter Wonderland Background and Candy Cane Penguin

* Outside Sentiment:  High Hopes Warm Winter Wishes

* Copic Xpress It Paper

* Copic Markers (colours used listed below)

* Memento Inks: Tuxedo Black & Lady Bug

* Smooch Spritz: Vanilla Shimmer

* My Favorite Things Die-Namics Snowflake Trio & Sentiment Strips

* Buttons:  My Favorite Things Embellishments - Jellybean Green

* Glue Dots

* 3D Pop Dots

* Glossy Accents
* Inside Sentiment:  Art Impressions, Polar Pals Christmas

Here is a close up of the fun image to see the Copic colours used....

 

Copic Colours Used:

* Sky & Ice:  B0000, 0

* Trees & Holly:  G29, G28, G07

* Hat, Heart, Candy Cane & Scarf:  R46, R29, R24, R22 + Glossy Accents on the Candy Cane and the Heart

* Skates:  W9, W7, W5, R46, R24, R22, C3, C00 + Glossy Accents on the skate blades

* Penguin:  W9, W7, W5, W1, W00, 0, YR21, YR20 + Glossy Accents on beak

* Snow & Fur:  C1, C00, 0

I sure hope you enjoyed today`s card!  Now to continue on the hop, please pop on over to Leanne`s blog to see her wonderful creation! Just in case you get lost along the way, please see the full hop order below;

Blog Hop Order:

OCS Blog

Shari M.

Heather

Sue

Jacilynn

Aaemie

Kerri

Lora (Owner of One Crazy Stamper)

Shari G - You are HERE!!

Leanne

Karen (Owner of High Hopes)
Christine 

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting & Merry Christmas!!!

Ho Ho Ho;

4 Months Till Christmas Hop!!!!

Hey there!  So glad that you came to visit today for my 4 Months Till Christmas Hop!!  I am the first stop on the hop so you are in the right place!

This month's hop is one of my favorite themes so far as we were to create 2 Christmas projects Inspired by a Christmas Song or Christmas Carol!  For those that know me well know that I CONSTANTLY play Christmas music from the middle of November right through to December 25th.  I just love all the amazing songs being played on the radio (and in my CD player!) Heck even on Christmas Day with my Mom`s side of the family we always sing Christmas Carols before we get to presents, family tradition!

All the ladies this month will be sharing with you two Christmas projects based on Christmas songs of their choice, I hope that you will hop around and maybe even sing a few bars of these wonderful Christmas tunes!  I will have a full hop list at the end of my post =)

My first card I am going to show you was inspired my newest favorite Christmas song, lets see if you know it....

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas
Only a hippopotamus will do
Don't want a doll, no dinky Tinker Toy
I want a hippopotamus to play with and enjoy

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas
I don't think Santa Claus will mind, do you?
He won't have to use our dirty chimney flue
Just bring him through the front door,
that's the easy thing to do

I can see me now on Christmas morning,
creeping down the stairs
Oh what joy and what surprise
when I open up my eyes
to see a hippo hero standing there

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas
Only a hippopotamus will do
No crocodiles, no rhinoceroses
I only like hippopotamuses
And hippopotamuses like me too

Mom says the hippo would eat me up, but then
Teacher says a hippo is a vegetarian.
(Short Music Interlude)
There's lots of room for him in our two-car garage
I'd feed him there and wash him there and give him his massage

I can see me now on Christmas morning,
creeping down the stairs
Oh what joy and what surprise
when I open up my eyes
to see a hippo hero standing there

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas
Only a hippopotamus will do
No crocodiles or rhinoceroseses
I only like hippopotamuseses
And hippopotamuses like me too!

Ok I know you sang the song didn't you? It is such a FUN song and so addictive =)

Here is a look at the inside of the card....

Supplies Used:
* Image:  High Hopes, Party Hippo (available to purchase at OCS)
* Outside Sentiment:  Computer Generated
* Copic Xpress Paper
* Copic Markers (colours used listed below)
* Paper:  Doodlebug Design 6x6 Pad, North Pole
* Cardstock: Stampin' Up, Riding Hood Red & Lucky Limeade
* Memento Inks:  Tuxedo Black, Bamboo Leaves and Love Letter
* Spellbinders:  Classic Circles Large & Scalloped Circles Large
* Embossing Folder: Stampin' Up Sizzix Petals a Plenty (looks so much like poinsettias!)
* Inside Sentiment:  Close To My Heart & KaiserKraft
* 3D Pop Dots

Here is a close up of this fun image to show you the Copic colours used....

 Copic Colours Used:
* Hippo:  T6, T4, T2, T0
* Ribbon:  R29, R24, R22
* Box Lid & Confetti: YG67, YG17, YG03
* the main part of the gift box is paper pieces =)

For my second card I have made it inspired by the song "Santa Baby" and the version in my head is the Madonna one, check out the card....

 

Here is a look at the inside of the card....

Supplies Used:

* Image & Outside Sentiment:  Kraftin' Kimmie, Santa Baby 

* Copic Xpress Paper

* Copic Markers (colours used listed below)
* Paper:  Echo Park 6x6 Pad, Very Merry Christmas
* Cardstock: Joann's & Stampin' Up
* Memento Inks:  Tuxedo Black and Olive Grove
* Spellbinders:  Petite Ovals Large & Scalloped Ovals Large
* Tree Die:  Memory Box Snowy Tree
* Star on Tree: Creative Memories Micro Punch
* Gems:  Michaels $1.50 bin
* Ribbon:  Michaels Celebrate it
* Button:  My Favorite Things Embellishments, Jellybean Green
* Twine:  My Favorite Things Jute
* 3D Pop Dots
* Inside Sentiment:  Art Impressions, Jolly Christmas

 

Here is a closer look at the image to see the Copic colours used....

 Copic Colours Used:
* Skin:  E11, E00, E000
* Reds:  R59, R39, R37, R35
* Greens:  G28, YG67, YG63, YG61
* Soot:  C7, C5, C3
* Fireplace:  E33, E31, E30
* Bricks & Inside:  E99, E97, E95
* Mantel & Base:  E49, E47, E44

I sure hope that you enjoyed this month`s Christmas cards!  Your next stop on the hop is my super talented Friend Mary, so pop on over and see what she has created for ya!

Here is the full hop order for this month in case you get lost along the way....

Shari~ You are Here!

Mary

Sara

Sally

Sandy

 

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting & MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Big Hugs;

 

 

5 Months Till Christmas Hop!

Did you know that today marks only 5 more months till Christmas!!!!  I am getting very excited that in only 3 1/2 more months I can start pulling out all my decorations and start organizing to decorate!  whoo hoo!

Today myself and the design team have some fun Christmas projects to share with you, our theme this month is to make our projects using Non-Traditional Christmas Colours.  I have created two Christmas cards to share with you today, here is my first card....

Here is a look at the inside of the card...

 SUPPLIES USED:
* Magnolia Rubber Stamp
* Copic Express Paper
* Copic Markers
* Memento Inks:  Tuxedo Black, Rose Bud & Pistachio
* Paper:  My Minds Eye 6x6 Paper Pad - Merry
* Pink Cardstock:  Stampin' Up - Pretty In Pink
* Ribbon:  MY Favorite Things - Bubblegum
* Outside Sentiment:  My Favorite Things -Merry & Bright
* Inside Sentiment:  Stampabilities - Very Merry Christmas
* Spellbinders:  Petite Ovals (lg) & Classic Scalloped Ovals (lg)
* Embossing Folder:  Stampin' Up Starburst
* 3D Pop Dots

Here is a close up of the adorable Tilda to see the Copic colours used....

Copic Colours Used:
* Skin:  E11, E00, E000
* Hair:  YR24, YR21, E50
* Pinks:  R85, R83, R81, RV10
* Green:  G24, G21, G20
* Ugg Soles:   E43

Here is my second card....

Here is a look at the inside of the card....

 Supplies Used:
* Image & Outside Sentiment - House Mouse Christmas Clear Stamp Set
* Copic Express Paper
* Copic Markers
* Memento Inks:  Tuxedo Black & Teal Zeal
* Paper:  Michaels Recollections 6x6 Paper Pad - Christmas (Thanks Mary!!)
* Blue Cardstock:  Michaels 8.5x11 Paper Pack
* Glitter Paper:  DCWV 4.5x6.5 Christmas Glitter Matts
* Ribbon:  Michaels Holiday Celebrate It
* Inside Sentiment:  Impression Obsession - Merry Christmas

Here is a close up of the image to see the Copic colours used....

 So what did you think?  Are ya getting into the Christmas Spirit yet and want to get started on your cards too?  Before you do be sure to check out the Design Teams amazing projects to help give you inspiration too.  Your next Stop is my Best Friend Heather`s Blog, you wont want to miss it!  I have also listed the whole hop order below in case you get lost along the way....

This Months Blog Hop Order:
Shari

Heather

Mary

Sara 
Sally

Sandy

LeeAnn (Guest Designer)

Hope to see you back next month on the 25th where we have another fun theme, you wont want to miss out!

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!

BIG CHRISTMAS HUGS;

6 Months Till Christmas Hop!

Hello and Welcome to our 6 Months Till Chrismas Blog Hop! Oh Yeah you read right, 6 months!  Have you started your shopping yet?  How about your Christmas Cards?  Well this fun hop will hopefully inspire you to get started on your own cards to releive some stress closer to the holiday =) 

If you are new to our hop here is a little about us...Last year I challenged myself to create 2 Christmas cards a month and to post them on my blog on the 25th of each month to count down to Christmas, so that when the holiday's arrived I was not so stressed out trying to get all my cards done in time to give out.  I mentioned this to a few of my friends and they all wanted to join in and then some from blogland asked as well.  So now on the 25th of each month myself and a few talented ladies post 2 Christmas projects for our hop to share with all our blogland friends =) 

Each month we have a new theme and this months theme for our hop is - Photo Inspiration, see photo below (this is a picture of my dinning room table when I had my friends Todd and Heather over just before Christmas last year =)

 

Following the photo above I chose to use the colours Red & Black and the Snowman as well.  I made each card using the same papers as well as the same colour scheme and similar supplies and Copic colours too.  

 

Here is card #1 using a Whipper Snapper stamp called "Snow is overrated" - check out the snow, it is Extra Fine Flower Soft!.... 

Here is a look at the inside....

Here is a close up of the image to see the Copic colours and the "Flower Soft" snow....

Here is card #2 using a stamp called "Snowy" also using Flower Soft on the Hat and Snow!....

 

 Here is a look at the inside....

 

Here is a close up of the image to see the Copic colours and to see the "FlowerSoft" Hat and snow....

SUPPLIES USED FOR BOTH CARDS:
* 6.5x5 Card & Envelope
* Memento Inks:  Tuxedo Black & Rhubarb Stalk
* Spellbinder Nestabilities:  Petite Ovals Larg & Petite Scalloped Ovals
* Flower Soft:  Black & White Ultra Fine
* Snowflakes:  My Favorite Things Die-Namics, Snowflakes
* Memory Box Die:  Chesapeake Scrollwork
* Button:  My Favorite Things Embelishments, Electric Red
* Twine:  Martha Stewart Bakers Twine
* Sentiments:  Class ActInc, & Studio G.
* Jingle Bells:  Michaels
* Quickie Glue Pen
* Patterned Paper:  My Minds Eye 6x6 Paper Pad, Merry
* Cardstock:  Michaels 8.5x11 Paper Pack

COPIC COLOURS USED:
* REDS:  R59, R39, R37, R35
* BLACKS:  T10,T8, T6, T4, T2
* BROWNS:  E27, E23
* SNOWMEN:  B00, BG0000, 0
* CARROTS:  YR16, YR12
* SNOW:  Flower Soft White Ultra Fine
* PomPom & Hat Trim:  Flower Soft Black Ultra Fine


This Months Blog Hop Order:

Shari (you are here!)

Heather

Mary

Sara 
Sally

Sandy

Karen (this months Guest Designer)

 

If you are interested in joining us one month as a Guest Designer, please leave me your email address in your comment =)  

Thank you for hopping around with us today, it isnow time to hop on over to my BFF Heather `s Blog to see what she created to show to you =)

Hope to see you back again next month on the 25th to see more Christmas Projects following our "Non-Traditional Christmas Colours" theme!!

 

 

Until Next Time, Keep Crating & Merry Christmas!!

Hugs;

 

Happy Birthday Sara!

Hello and Happy Friday!! Today I have a Birthday card to show that I made for a very special friend of mine.  Some of you may know her from our fun little Christmas hop that I host on the 25th of each month....this Birthday card is for my dear friend Sara =) 

I had soooooo much fun making this card.  When I was colouring this image I decided to add some "texture" to the image and I am so very  pleased how this adorable image turned out - I would LOVE to hear your thoughts regarding the way I coloured this image, check it out....

Here is a look at the inside of her card....

 SUPPLIES USED:
* Image:  High Hopes Stamps, Blowin' Buddy Bear
* Memento Inks:  Tuxedo Black, Rose Bud & Rich Cocoa
* Copic Xpress It Paper
* Copic Markers
* Versa Mark Ink
* Fairy Dust Glitter, Sugar Shimmer
* Quickie Glue Pen
* 3D Pop Dots
* Glue Dots
* Spellbinders: Classic Scalloped Squares Large
* Pattern Paper:  Little Yellow Bicycle 6x6 Paper Pack, Fern & Forest
* Green Cardstock:  BoBunny12x12 Kiwi Vintage
* Pink & White Paper: frommy stash
* Button:   My Favorite Things, Razzle Berry
* Twine:  AC Primo
* Stampin Up Embossing Power, Melon Mombo
* Outside Sentiment:  My Favorite Things, Let's Toast Set
* Inside Happy Birthday Sentiment:  Hero Arts
* Inside sentiment:  Your Next Stamp Whatnot Setiments #1

Here is a close up of the adorable little teddy bear to see the texture better as well as the Copic colours used...

 COPIC COLOURS USED:
* Bear:  E47,E44, E43, E42
* Nose:  E49,E47, E44
* Ears:  R81, RV10
* Hat & Noise Maker:  YG67, YG17, YG03, R81, RV10 + Fairy Dust Glitter, Sugar Shimmer

I also decided to make Sara a bookmark as she and I are BIG novel readers, so this is what I came up with =) ....

 Bugaboo Image using the following Copic colours:  T6, T4, T2, T0, B6, B5, B4, B2, B00 with Basic Grey's Little Black Dress paper and Michaels cardstock.  The yarn I got from my mom's scraps =)  Just a fun little project to hopefully make her smile when she reads.

Well that is all for me today, hope to see you back again soon!

 

 

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!

Hugs;