HIGH HOPES CHALLENGE #110

Your Favorite Pet or Animal....

Good Morning everyone! Glorious sunshine today and I hear all week! Humidity but let's not get picky...its sun!!!

Since my favorite pet is my Yorkies and High Hopes has yet to get some little Yorkies
(maybe someday - hint, hint LOL), I picked a butterfly. I am not sure if this is a classified as an animal but anyway I find them graceful, peaceful and just a pleasure to watch! I can't wait to see my first one of the year.

This is High Hopes stamp is called 'Bedelia Butterfly'. Predictably I embossed with black and coloured with Tombow markers. I screwed up her wings by adding a colour I picked up by mistake and then I feverishly tried to fix. It was not at all what I had envisioned but I really like what happened. I couldn't likely do it again if I tried.

The sentiment 'This bud's for you' is also from High Hopes. I cut the sentiment with my Nesties die cuts, added a bow and little charm from my stash of 'stuff' and of course Stickles.

That's it and thanks for stopping by.

HIGH HOPES CHALLENGE #109

HOSTED BY: KRISTINE

Today's challenge is ANYTHING 3D! I decided to do this little purse box. This is just perfect for a little gift like some yummy chocolatier made chocolates!

The image I used for the tag is HIGH HOPES ANNIE BLOCK by artist Laurie Furnell.

I embossed her with black embossing powder and coloured with Tombow markers. Annie is so cute and I think she adorns this little purse box with some real style.

Sorry for the poor quality pic but my laptop and my office computer are now both acting up and it effecting my camera software.

Anyway, thanks for stopping by and I hope everyone has a great day.

HIGH HOPES CHALLENGE #108

This weeks challenge is ANYTHING HIGH HOPES GOES

Brought to you by KAREN

Good Morning everyone! Sorry for the late post but last night when I went to put this post on...my computer died! I have no idea what is wrong but all my pics, notes (actually my whole life is on that laptop) I tried to use my iphone but I just made a mess. For some reason blogspot kept kicking me off as soon as I tried to put a picture on with my iphone and I would lose everything. UGH, so frustrating. I am doing this post from the my office computer (hope DH doesn't mind). The image quality is a bit poor on these pics as the lighting is not the greatest for picture taking here.

Anyway moving on my card today uses these great High Hopes Stamps by Laurie Furnell:

Thinking Posie Button Signage

Ruffle Posey Button

Daisy Button

I embossed with black and coloured the images with Tombow Markers. Paper and cardstock are years old and I can't remember but I think they look perfect together (I guess this is a great example of why I save EVERYTHING!)

I used my sewing machine to make a nice zig zag accent to two of the layers and then used an embossing fold with some small flowers I purchased at Ecstasy Crafts a few years ago.

I finished it off with some yellow half pearls and last but not least - Stickles!

Hope you have a great day and thanks for stopping by.

Cathy XX

HIGH HOPES CHALLENGE #107

This week's challenge is BUNNIES, BEARS, BALLOONS

brought to you by ...

KRISTINE

Hi Everyone, hope you are well and happy that spring is in the air!! I did not post last week as my grandkids stayed with me for a week while Mom & Dad were on a much needed vacation. As it turns out I need a vacation now!! I guess I'm not as young as I think I am LOL

For this challenge I chose "SITTING PARTY BUDDY"

He is one of High Hope's newest creations by artist Laurie Furnell.

He is so cute and I really enjoyed colouring this sweet little guy.

After embossing with black and colouring with Tombow markers, I used my circle Nesties to cut him out. I decided to put a ribbon ruffle all around the end of the circle.

I cut the corner of the decorative paper with a circle curve and used part of a Nesties scalloped circle just behind it. I finished off with a co-ordinating red ribbon and of course, Stickles.

Thanks for stopping by...hope you have a great day.

Cathy x

HIGH HOPES NEW RELEASE DAY

& BLOG HOP !!!

If you have arrived here from DEBBY'S BLOG

you are going in the right direction!

If not you can go back and start at the HIGH HOPES BLOG

My card today is ANDY AND KITE by artist Laurie Furnell.

You can just keep hopping along and be sure to comment on all the DIVA'S BLOGS as there will be prizes awarded on selcted Divas blogs.

YOUR NEXT STOP IS....

ANNA'S BLOG

HIGH HOPES NEW RELEASE

SNEAK PEEK - DAY TWO !!!!

Hope everyone enjoyed Day One!!! Here is my sneak peek for Day Two!!

Surprise - A Party Dragon by artist Dustin Pike. How cute is he....

I embossed him in black and coloured with Tombow markers. Yes stickles (I know how I''m so predictable). I found a great paper in my stash - I think it looks like dragon scales so I used it as one of my layers. I used a star embossing folder (not sure of the company name now) but I got it from Ecstasy Crafts a while back.

Be sure to stop by the High Hopes Blog to see all the fantastic creations from all the High Hopes Divas from Day One and Day Two!!!

Thanks for stopping by and BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE NEW HIGH HOPES RELEASE AND BLOG HOP TOMORROW!!!

HIGH HOPES CHALLENGE &

SNEAK PEEK - DAY ONE

Another great High Hopes Challenge

and

The First Day of the High Hopes New Release

SNEAK PEEKS!!!!

I used the Robot Unicycle (he's wheelie cute)LOL. This was created by artist Laurie Furnell. I embossed him with black and coloured him with Tombow markers. Of course I added glitter. I found some great silver glitter paper in my stash and some real metal mesh to use as layers. I had a couple of screw head brads, and I stole a few bolts from DH tool box.

Be sure to check the High Hopes Blog to see all the other Diva's Sneak Peeks! Everyone has some fantastic creations by artists Dustin Pike and Laurie Furnell.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope stop by tommorrow for DAY TWO - SNEAK PEEKS.

Have a great day!

Cathy x

MY MONKEY BABY

TERRIFIC TUESDAY POST - MARCH 29, 2010

Another Tuesday is here. Hope everyone is having a great start to their week.

The card today is "Maya Monkey" from High Hopes Rubber Stamps.

I never turn up the chance to do little girl cards (with 5 grandsons, girl cards are not an option)

This little monkey is so cute. I embossed her in black and of course used my tombow markers and stickles. I found just the right colour background paper in my 'stash'. The pink ribbon flowers with pearls make it so girlie.

Make sure you check out High Hopes Blog to see the fantastic TUTORIAL by SIRPALINA - Colouring with Distress Inks.

Watch for the new release coming soon

April 7, 2011

HIGH HOPES CHALLENGE # 105

Brought to you by Alie.....

This week's challenge is using fabric!

Hi everyone! I think spring is on the way! I can just smell it in the air. I'm sure there will still be a bit more snow, but April is just around the corner. I can't wait.

Speaking of April...the rainy month, I decide to do High Hopes "Rainy Day Ducky". He is just adorable.

I embossed him in black and used Tombows to colour him (and of course I used my Stickles for a little bling)

Since the challenge is fabric, I made a fabric flower with frayed the edges and added a button to the centre. I used another piece of fabric (also frayed) just like decorative paper as a layer under Ducky. I cut out a couple of hearts from the fabric for embellishment at the top also.
As well I made this little guy a 'Tilt Card'. Watch the little video below to see how his head moves. I had soooo much fun making this card. I hope you enjoy it.

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by.

HAPPY TUESDAY EVERYONE!!

Hope everyone is having a great start to their day. Today is DOUBLE DUTY for your stamps day!! I wanted to do something bright and colourful. I usually colour a number of things in one sitting and then make them into cards or scrapbook pages later on. I am not sure what I was thinking when I coloured this but it obviously wasn't about winter. This is A High Hopes stamp called "South Pole Pals". Its a Polar Bear and a Penguin! I knew this...but I guess I forgot when I was colouring it (memory is pretty much shot, LOL) I think it turned out just as well as a brown bear and blue bird (or is it a parrot?) Anyhow, there you go..... two uses for the same stamp. Now you can use this one all year round!

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day.

Hugs x

Cathy

PS..I embossed of course in black, coloured with Tombow markers, added Stickles. The card is a called a "Spring Card" and I made it from a template I purchased a few years ago.

HIGH HOPES CHALLENGE #104 - GO GREEN

Sorry I am a little late with my challenge card. I had one of those mornings. Slept in, rushed to get to work. When I looked just now in my blog to make sure it when on at its scheduled 9:00 am - it was not on!!!!
I went to look and all my post was gone and only the pic was saved. I have no idea what happened....
Anyway, I am writing this at work and hope all will accept my apology for my less than organized day.

I think it will get better as I can just go up from here!!!
Have a great day (I really hope it turns out better than mine LOL)

HIGH HOPES CHALLENGE #103

HIGH HOPES CHALLENGE #103

BROUGHT TO YOU BY......DEBBY

For this week's challenge Debby chose "Female Birthday". Thank goodness it was a girl card because I usually have a bit of difficulty with "Guy Cards" (even though I have 5 grandsons). I guess I used up all my "Guy"creativity on them.

Anyway I thought High Hopes "Buggy Stack" is so cute it would make a great card for a little girl. Who wouldn't love bugs all dressed up!

I stamped and embossed the image in black and coloured them with Tombow markers. I used a bit of H2O - Icicle for the bee's wings and them covered them with Glossy Accents to give them some shine. Of course I used my Stickles since I forgot to use them last time (shame on me)!

This image made a great "Free Standing Pop Up Card". This kind of card can be folded down flat for easy mailing - however I have used them in the past taped to the top of a gift. It kinda looks like a card and a bow all in one!

I hope everyone has a great day and thanks for stopping by.

HIGH HOPES CHALLENGE #102

HIGH HOPES CHALLENGE #102

Hi everyone - long time, no see. It's been a very busy couple of months! I'm so happy to be back.

I am thrilled to have been asked back as a GUEST DESIGNER for HIGH HOPES RUBBER STAMPS! It's great to be back on this fantastic team with all the talented DIVAS.

It's HIGH HOPES CHALLENGE WEEK!

Challege 102 is VALENTINES! (brought to you by Kristine)

How adorable is I'M TOAD-ALLY IN LOVE WITH YOU I embossed this image in black and coloured him with Tombow markers. I made a little acetate container to hold some Hersey's "Kisses". Although you can't see it in the picture, the acetate is embossed using a cuttlebug folder. I used a big red ribbon to close the top of box and attached the card.

And guess what?!! I didn't use any GLITTER! I really don't know what happened there but I will be sure not to let it happen again.

Thanks for stopping by and make sure you stop by the HIGH HOPES BLOG to see all the great Valentine's the other DIVA'S have to share.

HIGH HOPES CHALLENGE #96

HIGH HOPE CHALLENGE #96

Good morning everyone! This is a short post this morning as my computer is acting up. I am rushing to get this on before it kicks me off the internet - again.

I embossed the snowman in black and coloured him with Tombow markers. I used some very tiny buttons in the same colours as the card and added some snowflake buttons (had to glue these to sit straight up on the card without falling over) I found some paper in my stash and I really like the turquoise and burgundy together (although not very traditiona - says DH)

Of course I added some glitter (Crystal fine from Art Glitter).

So happy freezin's season to everyone, and let your glitter always go where you want it to.

Hugs

Cathy x

HIGH HOPES CHALLENGE #95

This weeks challenge is hosted by Alex...

I am a little bit late this morning. I slept in and my day usually goes downhill from there.

But none the less onward and upward so they say.

This weeks challenge is a step card. I decided to do a side step card as I had not attempted one before. There was a bit of a learning curve but got it after a couple of tries (I made templates first thank goodness)

I stamped my High Hopes images - Gingerbread Family in Heart, Peeking Ginger Tag (used just the gingerbread man), and Peeking Ginger (used just the gingerbread man). Of course I embossed.

I love all the High Hopes gingerbread "stuff" It is all just too cute!

I coloured them with a mix of Tombow markers and Distress Inks. Paper from my stash but where it comes from always escapes me (sorry about that - I am so forgetful)

I used my MS icicle punch along the 'mountain edges' and cut out my images and layered them on the card. I made a little snow drift for the bottom of the 'side' and added a big red bow for colour. Last but not least - GLITTER. I used Art Glitter ultra fine loose glitter in Crystal - I think it gives the look of icy snow.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope everyone has a great week and may your glitter always go where you want it too...

Hugs

Cathy x

HIGH HOPES CHALLENGE #94

HIGH HOPES CHALLENGE #94

Challenge #94 "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" hosted by Jeanne.....

I love Birthdays (especially mine)!! I have a whole lot of birthdays coming up in, around and shortly after the holiday season. I get completely discomboobalated making so many cards along with Christmas cards, so it was great to make a birthday card in advance (that's to say instead of the night before) LOL.

Anyway I embossed 'WILD PARTY' in black and coloured it with Tombow Markers. I love this adorable stamp and have been dying to colour it.....I was enjoying colouring so much I completely lost track of time and DH was waiting for dinner. I guess he knows me well enough to know NOTHING will tear me away so he went ahead and cooked dinner!!! Yes, that's right while I was colouring this sweet sweet man cooked my dinner. Steak, mushrooms, salad - it was amazing. God Bless this man! Lucky, Lucky me!

Okay so back to the card. I had some brown Bazzill cardstock that I embossed with a Cuttlebug folder awhile back and didn't use ...so as it so happened it was perfect for this card. I found some blue polka dot paper that matched my blue monster guy (brought out his eyes don't ya think). I used my MS punch and put a strip behind the image I mounted on blue cardstock. Put a "Happy Birthday" on top and there you have it. I think my son-in-law will like this one.

Thanks for stopping by and hope everyone has a good week - Don't eat too much candy on Trick or Treat Night!!!

Hugs...

Cathy xx

HIGH HOPES CHALLENGE #93

HIGH HOPES CHALLENGE #93

This weeks challenge is a recipe - a circle, a scallop and 2 squares brought to by: Amy!

I love High Hopes little 'Mouse Tales' and thought he looked like a really studious little guy! I embossed him in black and coloured him with Tombows and Distress Inks. I used a denim colour for the card and added some navy cardstock and red cardstock. In my scrap bin I found this little red gingham check. I used my EK success punch to make the edges on the navy layer. I added an apple at the bottom, a ruler, and a couple of funky paper clips as embellishments. I see a school theme here. Great card for a teacher don't you think.

Okay so I used my Stickles too - but I was not too impressed with what it did to the book my little mouse buddy is holding. I always use a little paint brush to put my Stickles on with but this time I used red Stickles (there was my first mistake - as it didn't match as I expected) and I usually just go along the edge but I didn't like it so I spread it with my paint brush -second mistake) Oh well in the picture it kinda looks, well like suede. Yeah suede! There's an upside to everything LOL...

Stickles is the last thing I put on my cards so when its not to my liking I'm stuck with it (no pun intended).

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great week! May your Stickles always land where you want it to!!

Hugs

Cathy x

HIGH HOPES CHALLENGE #92

This weeks challenge was Red and Green - brought to you by ME!! I love red and green. I can almost smell the pine and see those bright red berries on the holly bushes with a sprinkling of snow. Ask me in a few months how I feel about snow though lol. It has been a glorious Thanksgiving weekend here in Southwestern Ontario. Lots of beautiful sunshine, turkey and pumpkin pie.

On this challenge I chose the adorable new High Hopes GINGERBREAD HOUSE. I embossed the image in black and coloured with a combo of Tombows and Distress Inks. I used my MS fence punch to make a little fence for the front yard. I embellished the fence with some small holly and a little red rhinestone. I put a red satin bow in the corner with a peppermint and some holly and this time I added Crystal ultra fine loose glitter (I know I can barely believe it myself - NO Stickles)

Hope everyone has a fabulous week and please join us for the

High Hopes Challenge!!

Thanks for stopping by...

Hugs

Cathy x

HIGH HOPES CHALLENGE #90

Only 88 days until Christmas! It seems to creep up on us so quickly. I am hoping to get a lot of Christmas cards done by the end of November, lol. That will definitely be a first!

This little cutie patootie is 'Merry Mouse'. I embossed him in black and coloured him with Tombow markers. I used my stickles (of course) on the hat and tunic.

Stop by the High Hopes blog and see what the other Divas have been up to. Hope you join us in some of the challenges.

Hope your day is great!

Hugs

Cathy x

High Hopes Challenge #89 - WELCOME TO THE FARM

Well Happy Fall Yáll!!! Hope everyone is enjoying the cooler weather. Don't you just love the fresh air now in the evening and early morning.

I stamped "Laurie's Pumpkin Patch" with black Versafine and embossed it in black. I coloured it with Tombow and distress inks. I just love this stamp! I used the "Pumpkin border"to cut out the pumpkins and the sunflowers for the corners. I love that crow so much I just had to put another in the corner with the sunflowers. Papers are from my stash (OMG where did all this paper come from) Even with all this paper I never seem to have the 'right' colours so I think I 'need' to buy more LOL.

Hope your day is great and thanks for stopping by.

HUGS
Cathy x