HIGH HOPES SNEAK PEEKS DAY 2......

I hope you all enjoyed yesterdays High Hopes sneak peeks.....are you ready for some more?

For today's card I am using "Witchy Poo and Kitty Frame" and "Batty Boo".

Now I must tell you that I have totally fallen in love with the awesome Halloween images that Laurie has created.....especially Witchy Poo. I have never seen such sweet and adorable witches as the ones in this new release!!!

I embossed the images with black and painted them with Tombows. The "Boo" is stamped onto the black with white brilliance. The DP is from K&Company. I also added some stickles.


I used my CB folder for the embossed haunted house and distressed it with white Versa ink.

I hope you like it!!

Be sure to check out the Diva's Blogs as they have more amazing sneak peeks for you today......

Nikki
Jeanne
Sirpa
Debby
Amy
Lacey
Alex
Jeanette
Cathy
Curt

Don't forget to join us tomorrow for our Blog Hop....there are some great prizes up for grabs!!!!

Have a wonderful day and Thanks so much for stopping by....

KAREN x

High Hopes Sneak Peeks Day 1

Happy Monday to you all....

What a super exciting way to start our week with the
High Hopes New Release Sneak Peeks!!!

I have had so much fun with the new images.....it was sooo difficult to pick which one to do first. I finally decided on these adorable ones...
"Peeking Ginger" and "Peeking Snow Angel Tag"
....which fit perfectly on a money holder card.

I embossed the images with black and painted them with Tombows. The icing was done with Ranger white enamel accents. I used my MS doily lace punch for the edges. The DP is from Graphic 45.



The image on the inside is cut from the "Snow Angel Tag".

I hope you will enjoy the sneak peeks today and stop by again tomorrow to see more of the fabulous new release .

Be sure to check out the other Diva's Blogs to see their sneak peeks too!!
Nikki
Jeanne
Sirpa
Debby
Amy
Lacey
Alex
Jeanette
Cathy
Curt

Have a wonderful day and Thanks so much for stopping by....

KAREN x

Happy Friday everyone

High Hopes Rubber Stamps and the Diva's are so excited to introduce you to our new and amazingly talented artist "Laurie Furnell".
If you are not familiar with her art you are in for a huge surprise....her style is so unique....a mix of cute, funky, sweet, quirky, whimsical, country and folk!!!




We will be starting with sneak peeks on Monday and Tuesday, Aug 30 & 31st with a blog hop on Wednesday September 1st.

Would you love a chance to win a package bursting with new release images??.....

All you have to do is help "Spread the Word" about our new artist and release....so get on over to the High Hopes Blog and check out all the rules to be entered into the draw for this fabulous prize package!!!

As we are so busy getting ready to "wow" you with the new images..... there will be no challenge this Sunday Aug.29th

Thanks so much for stopping by......and have a fabulous weekend!!

KAREN x

Colour Create Challenge # 52

Hello everyone....

It's hard to believe that it's Thursday already....where do the days go!!!!

It's time for the Colour Create Challenge.

This weeks challenge is brought to us by the lovely Dena and she has chosen
"Pastel Lilac, Pastel Yellow and Mint"
The optional extra is "Doily"

Our wonderful sponsor for this weeks challenge is
"Bunny Zoe's Crafts"

I embossed the image with black and painted the highlights with Tombows.
I used white liquid applique and heated it to puff it up. I used my MS doily lace
punch for the borders. The daisies were punched with my EK Success flower punch.
I used flat backed pearls for the centers.
The sweet image I have used on my card is from High Hopes Rubber Stamps.

Be sure to stop by the Colour Create Challenge Blog as my teamies have some
gorgeous creations to inspire you.

I hope you will have time to play along with us this challenge.

Have a wonderful day and Thanks so much for stopping by......

KAREN x

High Hopes Challenge #86

Good morning everyone.....
I hope you are having a great weekend. We finally got our rain yesterday....all day, but the good thing is that it didn't storm. All the trees and plants have perked up as it has been ages since we have had a drop.

It's time for the High Hopes Challenge!! This weeks challenge is brought
to us by the lovely "Alex" and she has chosen "Anything but a Card".

I decided to make a "Honey Do List" for our fridge!! My hubby hasn't seen it
yet....not sure if he will be too impressed....lol!!!

This was really difficult to get a good pic of.... it took me forever!!

The images I have used are "Handy Dragon"
and "Four Tool Set"

I embossed the images with black and painted
them with Tombows. I stamped the tools onto
black linen CS and embossed them with clear powder.
I layered the black with cork. I couldn't find my screw head
brads so I cut off some real screws and added
some curled wire.

Be sure to stop by the High Hopes Blog and check out the
awesome creations the Diva's have come up!!

I hope you will have time to play along with us this week
and remember to use a High Hopes image on your card
to be eligible for the prize.


Have a wonderful Sunday....and Thanks so much for stopping by...

KAREN x

A FAIRY SPECIAL BLOG HOP......

Happy Friday to you all...

It's time for the Wags N' Whiskers Blog Hop and Release

If you have arrived here from the Wags N' Whiskers Blog you are going in the right direction. If you would like to start from the beginning you need to go back to the Wags N' Whiskers Blog.

Be sure to leave a comment on each of the Diva's Blogs as there will be 3 prizes chosen from the Diva's and the winners will win 2 rubber stamps of your choice.

The gorgeous fairy I am using today is
"Angelica"

I went with a monochromatic theme today and I am pleased with the way she turned out.

I used Tombow markers to colour her.

Now on to the rest of the hop....your next stop is Crystal...

The release will be available for purchase at 7 am EST/12 noonGMT

Have fun hopping along and Thanks so much for stopping by.....

KAREN x

Sneak Peeks....Day 2

I hope you enjoyed yesterdays Wags N' Whiskers new Fairy release sneak peeks.!!

Well it's time for another one today.....and don't forget the Blog Hop will begin at
12:01 am EST/5:01 am GMT and the release will be available for purchase Friday
at 7:00 am EST/ 12 noon GMT.

There is a contest going on over at the Wags N' Whiskers Blog...so check out here how you could win the whole release!!!

The adorable fairy I have chosen for my card is "Hannah".
Isn't she just the sweetest!!!


I embossed the image with black and painted it with Tombows. Her wings are coloured with icicle H20's and I also added some crystal stickles. I punched the flowers with my MS hydrangea punch. The borders are done with my EK Success punch. The DP is from Basic Grey.

Be sure to check out all the Diva's blogs as they have more gorgeous creations to share with you today too!!!

Louise

Sharon

Chris

Michele

Angelique

Crystal

Mag

Debbie

Emma

Melanie

Tracy

Jeanette

Debbie - Crafting Fairy

Lacey


See you all again tomorrow for the Blog Hop.....

Have a fabulous day and Thanks so much for stopping by....

KAREN x

Sneak Peeks....Day one

Good morning everyone....

I am so excited to share with you a Sneak Peek of Wags N' Whiskers new "Fairy Release" created by their amazing artist Cris de Lara. The new fairy images are absolutely gorgeous!!!

The release will be available this Friday Aug 20th and if you would like a chance to win the "Whole Release" be sure to pop over to the Wags N' Whiskers Blog and check out the contest!!!

The beautiful fairy I am using for my card is "Nichola"

I coloured her with Tombows and icicle H20's. I added fine white glitter to her wings and the doily lace punched border. The paper is from Basic Grey.

To see more of the fabulous images in this release be sure to stop by the other Diva's Blogs listed here......

Lacey
Crystal
Michele
Sharon
Tina
Jeanette
Melanie
Debbie
Louise
Angélique
Tracy

I hope to see you again tomorrow for another sneak peek!!

Have a wonderful day and Thanks so much for stopping by....

KAREN x

High Hopes Challenge #85

Happy Sunday to you all.....

I hope you are having a great weekend!! We are expecting another steamy day today in SW Ontario with the temp hitting 42c with the humidity and maybe a thunderstorm lurking out there too!! We really could use some rain.....but I'm not too fussy on the thunderstorm part!!

It's time for the High Hopes Challenge and this weeks challenge is "WATER". We are asking you to create a water themed card.

I couldn't resist inking up "Finnigan" for this weeks challenge.


I embossed the image with black and painted it with Tombows. I used glossy accents on the fish bowl. I used my nesties circles to cut the hole and frames and my CB folder for the background.
I stamped Hugs and Fishes onto the green cs with Perfect Medium. The DP is from Basic Grey.


Here's a pic of the inside.
I hope you like it!!

Be sure to stop by the High Hopes Blog as the Diva's have some fabulous creations to share with you.
I hope you will have time to play along with us this week and remember to use a High Hopes image on your card for your chance to qualify for this weeks prize!!

Have a wonderful day and Thanks so much for stopping by....

KAREN x

Colour Create Challenge #51

Good morning everyone....
I hope you are all having a wonderful week so far.

Before I get to this weeks Colour Create Challenge I thought I would tell you about this fun new gadget I have added to my blog. If you go down to the bottom of the post there is a Reaction label with 3 little boxes that you can click on. Don't get me wrong...I absolutely love reading your comments and am so grateful that you do leave them.... but if you don't have time to leave one it would be great if you could just leave me a little click!!
If you are interested in adding it to your blog you can get it in the design section on the dashboard of your blog.

Now on to the Colour Create Challenge......this weeks challenge is hosted by the lovely Julie and she has chosen .....

"Ivory, Duck Egg Blue and one other colour of your choice from the photo".

The optional extra is "Shabby Chic".

This weeks sponsor is "Michelle's Scrapbooking"



The sweet image I am using today is "Cuddle Cloud Baby" from High Hopes Rubber Stamps.



I embossed the image with black and painted it with Tombows. I also added some stickles. I cut the ovals with my nesties. The heart border is a MS punch. The flowers were punched with my EK Success retro flower punches and my MS Hydrangea punch. I added stickles for the flower centers. The DP is from Basic Grey.

Be sure to stop by the Colour Create Blog and check out the gorgeous creations my teamies have come up with to inspire you!!

Have a fabulous day and Thanks so much for stopping by....

KAREN x

High Hopes Challenge

Happy Sunday!!

It's time for the High Hopes Challenge.

This weeks challenge is brought to you by ME and I have picked a nice and easy challenge...... "Ribbons and Bows". Use a ribbon or bow or both on your card!!

The adorable image I am using on my card is the week is "Hangin' Around" and "Hang in There" sentiment.

My card was created by using a spring card template.


I embossed the image with black and painted it with Tombows. I cut the image out and layered it with foam tape. The sky is printed vellum. The water was made with my EK Success punch. I also added some stickles and flat backed pearls.

Be sure to stop by the High Hopes Blog as the Diva's have some fabulous creations to share with you.
Remember to use a High Hopes image on your card to qualify for a chance to win this weeks prize.

I hope you have a wonderful day and Thanks so much for stopping by....

KAREN x

Wags N' Whiskers Challenge #29

Good morning everyone

It's time for the Wags N' Whiskers Challenge.

This weeks challenge is brought to us by the lovely Chris and she has chosen "Triple Play".
Use 3 of something on your card. It could be 3 techniques, 3 Patterned Papers, 3 Buttons or Flowers, an image with 3 characters (like Furry Friends), or just 3 elements.

The adorable image I have used on my card is "Ellie and Squeak".


My triple play is 3 die cut circles.

I embossed the image with black and painted it with Tombows. The card was cut with my coluzzle circle and the scallop and circle were cut with my nesties. I cut out squeak and used foam tape to layer him. I used my Inkssentials pen to add the dots and also added some stickles.
The DP is from Basic Grey.

I hope you will have time to play along with us this week and just remember, you must use a Wags 'n Whiskers image (rubber or digi) on your card to be entered into the drawing for a FREE Wags 'n Whiskers stamp of your choice.

Have a wonderful weekend and Thanks so much for stopping by......

KAREN x

HIGH HOPES CHALLENGE #83

Good morning everyone.....
Its great to be back from our vacation...we had a wonderful time soaking up the sun and walking the low tides. The weather was fabulous too.

It's time again for the High Hopes Challenge.
This weeks challenge is "USE YOUR FAVORITE EMBELLISHMENT".

The adorable image I have used on my card is "WADE".

As most of you know my favorite embellishment is "STICKLES"


I embossed the images with black and painted them with Tombows. I cut them out and layered them. The waves were punched with my EK Success punch. The DP is from Crate Paper. I added lots of stickles and some dew drops.

I hope you will have time to play along with us this week and be sure to stop by the High Hopes Blog as the Diva's have created some awesome cards to inspire you.



Here are a couple of pic's from our vacation.......
There was a storm across the water....which we missed thank goodness!!!

This is the Confederation Bridge joining New Brunswick and PEI. It's 12.9 km (8miles) over the Northumberland Strait. The longest bridge in the world over ice covered water.
Not a bridge for sissies....lol!!

Well that's it for now....I'm happy to be back to my computer and all my blogging friends....

Have a wonderful day and Thanks so much for stopping by...

KAREN x