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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made this little matchbox calendar for my little granddaughter....Ellie. It is filled with Santa chocolates...foil wrapped Teddy Grahams and little Hershey chocolate bars. I used <a href="http://stempeleinmaleins.blogspot.com/2010/11/mini-easel-adventskalender.html">this</a> tutorial to make this project. Thanks for the great tutorial <a href="http://stampinpiper.blogspot.com/">Tanja</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg91SBVJ2IkXJMhuAV-ZOj7rAQEuxjNUU_uo5gAbG0Bj8oddcx-y4atS7NhnpF-AY8tc1DmpCFMQepFB15bpARpFeJPwWLG3Z513rLwQ0V-8fTyDAPaf_05q0xYi-xNKxttThcnvG0-qco/s1600/re.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg91SBVJ2IkXJMhuAV-ZOj7rAQEuxjNUU_uo5gAbG0Bj8oddcx-y4atS7NhnpF-AY8tc1DmpCFMQepFB15bpARpFeJPwWLG3Z513rLwQ0V-8fTyDAPaf_05q0xYi-xNKxttThcnvG0-qco/s320/re.jpg" height="320" width="247" /></a></div> I don't normally add faces to my magnolia's but Ellie knows all about noses, eyes and ears..ect. I thought it would be a good idea to add them for her. <br />
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I hope everyone is enjoying the Holiday Season...Take Care Everyone!!Ilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08106578242689736964noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413833293353762558.post-35959930183118662542011-12-04T00:07:00.001-06:002011-12-04T00:10:38.936-06:00Christmas Kards for Kids!!I planned to have this post out a lot sooner but life has been keeping me pretty busy. Anyway....here are the cards I made for <a href="http://kardsforkidshsc.blogspot.com/">Kards for Kids</a>....<br />
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Above are a couple of covered notepads...very easy and inexpensive to make.<br />
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The weather here is pretty cool....winter arrived early this year. Our little granddaughter is here for the night and we had lots of fun pulling her around in the sleigh this afternoon. She loved it!! I think she could have ridden all day...Grandma and Grandpa tuckered out first...LOL. <br />
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Hoping to post again before Christmas...but till then.....Take Care!! and I wish you all a Happy Holiday Season!! <br />
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Awhile back I was ask by <a href="http://kardsforkidshsc.blogspot.com/">Bela</a> if I would like to join in making <a href="http://kardsforkidshsc.blogspot.com/">Kards for Kids</a>. These are cards for Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children. <a href="http://kardsforkidshsc.blogspot.com/">Bela</a> hosts the card drives...and takes them to the hospital.<br />
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This is a very low stress commitment...as there is no set # of cards and they can be almost any type. The only requirement is that they do not contain embellishments such as buttons, brads, flowers as they may cause a choking hazard. Use paper products and stickles only. So they can be quite simple which is really very nice!!<br />
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You can check out the <a href="http://kardsforkidshsc.blogspot.com/">Kards for Kids</a> site <a href="http://kardsforkidshsc.blogspot.com/">here</a>. Right now Bela is having a call for Christmas Cards. I recently sent in some Halloween and Christmas cards. These are the Halloween cards. <br />
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Sorry about the last pic...a little blurry. As you can see many of the images are <a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/">High Hopes</a>. <a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/">HH</a> stamps are so perfect for this. I also used a cute little Magnolia witch. I really enjoyed making these cards and will share the Christmas with you in the near future.<br />
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I'm hoping to have time to visit soon...and possibly share a few photos of our recent holidays.<br />
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Have a Great Day Everyone!! and Thank You so much for visiting!!!!<br />
<br />Ilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08106578242689736964noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413833293353762558.post-75307541374810119602011-09-21T09:44:00.002-06:002011-09-21T09:55:12.551-06:00High Hopes New Release and Blog Hop!!<br />
Hi Everyone... just dropping by to tell you High Hopes is releasing New Stamps on Sept 22. and having a Fabulous giveaway on their blog. Check out their blog <a href="http://highhopesstamps.blogspot.com/2011/09/new-release-september-22nd.html">Here</a> to find out all the details and see the Wonderful sneak peeks!!<br />
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I will be posting again soon. We just got back from Holidays...and am still unpacking!!<br />
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<br />Ilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08106578242689736964noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413833293353762558.post-36151069513895659412011-04-14T17:08:00.003-06:002011-04-14T17:38:29.054-06:00Happy Easter!!..Magnolia-licious Easter Contest<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdYweAKLHAIF6EKgMffuJXryOc_p6UVbVNLLqL_S3jNz40oh-UcF9WveAD2bK5DtvjOcmIAqcXmo2cK271MyqhyphenhyphenbawOVostbtSo2gzJ9HQWnBO8r2RKe-cgCWlsukTQ2PVRVocOAIgKMU/s1600/eas.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 388px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595580628259701458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdYweAKLHAIF6EKgMffuJXryOc_p6UVbVNLLqL_S3jNz40oh-UcF9WveAD2bK5DtvjOcmIAqcXmo2cK271MyqhyphenhyphenbawOVostbtSo2gzJ9HQWnBO8r2RKe-cgCWlsukTQ2PVRVocOAIgKMU/s400/eas.jpg" /></a> I've had this little Easter Tilda for ages and just finally inked her up. I am entering this card in the <a href="http://magnolia-licioushighlites.blogspot.com/2011/03/easter-spring-extravaganza-contest.html">Magnolia-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">licious</span> Easter-Spring Extravaganza Contest</a></p>
<p>The stamp (full size) I used is called <a href="http://www.dreamcottage.nu/english1/contents/en-us/d1107.html">HE10 Hello! Tilda</a> from the <a href="http://www.dreamcottage.nu/english1/contents/en-us/d1107.html">2010 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hoppy</span> Easter Collection</a>. The sentiment is computer generated. I've colored the image with distress inks and h20's.</p>
<p><u>Ink</u> - <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Versafine</span>. <u>Papers</u> - watercolor, GP, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bazill</span>, Crate, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Michael's</span>. <u><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Accessories</span></u> - lace, ribbon, button, charm, acrylic paint, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">stickles</span>.</p>
<p>I've used the sketch from <a href="http://onecrazystampercom.blogspot.com/2011/03/march-sketch-challenge.html">One Crazy Stampers March Challenge</a>. Of course I am late...but that's okay...I just really liked the <a href="http://onecrazystampercom.blogspot.com/2011/03/march-sketch-challenge.html">sketch</a>!</p>
<p>Thanks for visiting...and for your lovely comments!!...Take Care!!</p>Ilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08106578242689736964noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413833293353762558.post-58993699084511804162011-04-06T02:02:00.011-06:002011-04-06T02:31:12.631-06:00Just For You - One Crazy Stamper<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpuVBifCJ5Io4Jn2w8pYX5XXAryLy1AT9nhHQo2AlV_m4CI0ljqBhpkbrQoeoqnIIP01UcC16Nn366D0jIad22BGi7gBvB1KTKige89cDC9T6SmEw0aj5N41ZWKGzqKDcvcWnBCoopwIE/s1600/2nd+card.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 392px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592365750984846450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpuVBifCJ5Io4Jn2w8pYX5XXAryLy1AT9nhHQo2AlV_m4CI0ljqBhpkbrQoeoqnIIP01UcC16Nn366D0jIad22BGi7gBvB1KTKige89cDC9T6SmEw0aj5N41ZWKGzqKDcvcWnBCoopwIE/s400/2nd+card.jpg" /></a>Another DT card for <a href="http://www.onecrazystamper.com/">One Crazy Stamper</a>. This Cute image on this card is called "<a href="http://www.onecrazystamper.com/item_3722/Spring-Kiki.htm">Spring Kiki</a>". The sentiment is computer generated.</p>
<p>"<a href="http://www.onecrazystamper.com/item_3722/Spring-Kiki.htm">Spring Kiki</a>" is colored with <a href="http://www.onecrazystamper.com/category_26/Ranger-Distress-Inks--Tim-Holtz.htm">distress inks</a> on watercolor paper.</p>
<p>Ink - versafine black, bashful blue. Paper - watercolor, gp, bazzil, dcwv, crate. Accessories - ribbon, ms punch, cb corner die, nesties, glitter, lace, gold cord, flowers, button, acrylic paint, stickles.</p>
<p>There is still time to enter the <a href="http://onecrazystampercom.blogspot.com/">April Flower Challenge</a> at the <a href="http://www.onecrazystampercom.blogspot.com/">OCS Challenge Blog</a>. You could win a $25.00 store gift certificate to use at the <a href="http://www.onecrazystamper.com/">One Crazy Stamper</a> Store. Check out the Fabulous <a href="http://www.onecrazystamper.com/category/new.htm">New</a> items added...so many new products to drool over!! Again...the prices and service is Amazing!!</p>
<p>Well...it looks like spring is just about here. We still have a lot of snow.....but the temps are warming up. A few of the main streets have been cleaned off..and we can actually go for a walk...Yay!!..Happy Spring!!</p>
<p>Have a Great Day!!...Thank you so much for visiting and your Wonderful comments!! </p>Ilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08106578242689736964noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413833293353762558.post-52165997100219770172011-04-06T01:50:00.003-06:002011-04-06T02:00:21.888-06:00High Hopes Blog Hop and New Release!!<a href="http://highhopesstamps.blogspot.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 236px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592375235030815858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqyOBqHx4hMQA51kZ2Viq_pp1IlHS1w6gwj2MDCsWwfUTa29_XzJwwlAdOGkhqgM9Sm93BbGIB1EOJ-2GNwRUnmx1BUPiH9GAj0JNK3VgtK7jpApgv3u2CBsOkrHcGo1rmKa0Bzth1bR8/s400/2cd5c12aad19532cefd68858bf501dd8.gif" /></a> Be sure to check out the <a href="http://highhopesstamps.blogspot.com/">High Hopes Blog</a> to see Sneak peeks of the Fabulous <a href="http://highhopesstamps.com/">High Hopes</a> New Release designs...and the Amazing creations the Talented High Hopes <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Dt</span> has made with them!!
<div></div>Ilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08106578242689736964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413833293353762558.post-69890973285031619832011-04-01T00:00:00.023-06:002011-04-06T02:35:22.295-06:00Happy Easter!! - One Crazy Stamper!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7tsh1d34Z6-WeryqZwotPwa4WrIuCEz-dXnf9ayspnAd4jAim2dVrgarN8_fseG4R0XFFfPXbkMKjOBnTj7X8QrEbK6HZ3ytOkS-vYLcGNqRhide5TlyZ2M0CjMe0JBOYH7RBPPijPog/s1600/April+challenge.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 397px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590510593407530018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7tsh1d34Z6-WeryqZwotPwa4WrIuCEz-dXnf9ayspnAd4jAim2dVrgarN8_fseG4R0XFFfPXbkMKjOBnTj7X8QrEbK6HZ3ytOkS-vYLcGNqRhide5TlyZ2M0CjMe0JBOYH7RBPPijPog/s400/April+challenge.jpg" /></a>I am so excited to be a Guest Dt for <a href="http://www.onecrazystamper.com/">One Crazy Stamper</a> for the month of April. "<a href="http://www.onecrazystamper.com/">One Crazy Stamper</a>" is a Canadian online store. Their service and prices are Amazing!! Not only do they have a Wonderful selection of stamps, papers, inks.. etc...they have a fabulous selection of Copics at a great price!! Check them out...<a href="http://www.onecrazystamper.com/">One Crazy Stamper</a>.
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<p>The card above is one of my Dt cards and is for the April challenge at the <a href="http://onecrazystampercom.blogspot.com/">One Crazy Stamper Challenge Blog</a> which is "Flowers". Be sure to check out the other Gorgeous creations the very talented <a href="http://onecrazystampercom.blogspot.com/">OCS Dt</a> have made and join in the challenge for a chance to win a $25.00 gift card to use at the <a href="http://www.onecrazystamper.com/">OCS store</a>!!</p>
<p>The cute stamp used on my card are both available at <a href="http://www.onecrazystamper.com/">OCS</a>. The main image is "<a href="http://www.onecrazystamper.com/item_979/My-Little-Lamb-Clear-Stamp-by-Penny-Johnson.htm">My Little Lamb</a>" Clear Stamp by Penny Johnson. The sentiment is a "<a href="http://www.onecrazystamper.com/item_2444/Whimsy-Holiday-Circle-Postmarks.htm">Whimsy Holiday Circle Postmarks</a>".</p>
<p>I colored the image with <a href="http://www.onecrazystamper.com/category_9/Copic-Products.htm">copics</a> on <a href="http://www.onecrazystamper.com/category_165/Copic-Xpress-It-Cardstock-Swatch-Book-Mask-It-Etc..htm">Copic Xpress It Cardstock</a>. I used <a href="http://www.onecrazystamper.com/category_118/Copic-Multiliners-Copic-Spica-Pens.htm">copic spica pens</a> to add some lovely sparkle.....<u>Ink</u> - memento black, bashful blue. <u>Papers</u> - copic xpress it cs, bazzill, dcwv, tim holtz, nicole, crate. <u>Accessories</u> - flowers, pearls, ms punch, spellbinders dies, acrylic paint, stickles, ribbon, tulle, copic spica pens.</p>
<p>This card also fits the <a href="http://colourcreatechallenge.blogspot.com/2011/03/challenge-67-pastels.html">Color Create</a> challenge - Pastel colors (Thanks Janiel!)</p>
<p>I have one more <a href="http://www.onecrazystamper.com/">OCS</a> DT card to show you..but that will be a little later on in the month...Thank you so much for visiting and your lovely comments!! Happy Spring Everyone!!</p>Ilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08106578242689736964noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413833293353762558.post-89701470451166328822011-03-22T21:08:00.006-06:002011-03-22T22:00:05.829-06:00Happy Birthday!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqKN4sf59CVaP7iSYVc-z2c3QIMrnOzhod3Cgg4Ly8Uw6dJwubFT0xZGteQYF0-22pPBqx-YC1_QxK_brx1Wry9X9I2myNQLOpKIClTaO-v3xdXPmxzdD27zv1L1YIH74_xo3RYzbrtok/s1600/IMG_4138-2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 364px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587107692683973282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqKN4sf59CVaP7iSYVc-z2c3QIMrnOzhod3Cgg4Ly8Uw6dJwubFT0xZGteQYF0-22pPBqx-YC1_QxK_brx1Wry9X9I2myNQLOpKIClTaO-v3xdXPmxzdD27zv1L1YIH74_xo3RYzbrtok/s400/IMG_4138-2.jpg" /></a> Hi All...I'm still alive! I have a quick Birthday card to show you. I made it for a fella with a great sense of humor. Although I kept it simple by not having a background layer...I was inspired by last weeks <a href="http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2011/03/mojo-monday-182.html">182 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mojo</span> Sketch</a>.
<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Py3PuynBiozpt8S9o0sBE0m53od0DdEhyphenhyphenPYAxZovV_ol9yeZNPnSVbIQ_I-gRG0VatGuiQFlD2UmOLxlcMQCRTlBgmucMUj65FJJtjWJt65TBrAvG6rChO62gEqxeDii5DxbJX8G-KA/s1600/IMG_4141ins.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 345px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587107623577489202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Py3PuynBiozpt8S9o0sBE0m53od0DdEhyphenhyphenPYAxZovV_ol9yeZNPnSVbIQ_I-gRG0VatGuiQFlD2UmOLxlcMQCRTlBgmucMUj65FJJtjWJt65TBrAvG6rChO62gEqxeDii5DxbJX8G-KA/s400/IMG_4141ins.jpg" /></a> I am posting the inside as well so you can read the fun poem. The Cute stamps are both from <a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/">High Hopes.</a> The sentiment is from <a href="http://www.ourcraftlounge.net/">Our Craft Lounge</a>.</p><p>The fabulous baker's twine used on this card I purchased from <a href="http://stampnmad.typepad.com/mad_stamper/">Monika</a> at <a href="http://stampnmad.typepad.com/mad_stamper/">M.A.D Stamper</a>. (great service and price!!)</p><p>To color the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">froggy</span> I used <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">copics</span> for base only...<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">prismacolor</span> pencils (oms)..and h20's on top.</p><p><u>Ink</u> - M<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">emento</span> black, bashful blue, vintage photo. <u>Paper</u> - GP, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">SU</span>, assorted scraps. <u><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Accessories</span></u> - baker's twine, brown bauble, stitching. The little tag I cut with my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Cuttlebug</span>.</p><p>So much for Spring here...all we have been getting is snow, snow and more snow. We're <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">for casted</span> to have a lovely summer though.... Sounds like even the weather man has given up on spring here..<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">lol</span>.</p><p>Happy Spring Everyone!!..and Thank you so much for your lovely comments!! </p><div></div><div></div>Ilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08106578242689736964noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413833293353762558.post-1000807793250780892011-03-01T19:45:00.009-06:002011-03-01T20:41:37.592-06:00Enjoy Your Day! - High Hopes and Basic Grey<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6lGr22mgvbLDi3U14HbQzAWg_j15OKI08vedYvLaqg_qRHkQnPrbfd7LArTklbk4RByqi_xEoh3gxu3J4sxj11sRNZ6smJrHlCif88AGvLp0cNmOGeAj9l0BzB_18UH_V1oJ8qG35uys/s1600/IMG_4069-3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 390px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579292988328432402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6lGr22mgvbLDi3U14HbQzAWg_j15OKI08vedYvLaqg_qRHkQnPrbfd7LArTklbk4RByqi_xEoh3gxu3J4sxj11sRNZ6smJrHlCif88AGvLp0cNmOGeAj9l0BzB_18UH_V1oJ8qG35uys/s400/IMG_4069-3.jpg" /></a> <p>The Challenge this week at <a href="http://highhopesstamps.blogspot.com/">High Hopes Blog</a> is <a href="http://highhopesstamps.blogspot.com/2011/02/challenge-103-female-birthday.html">Female Birthday</a>. The challenges are now bi weekly and there is still 1 week left of this one. Every 2<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">nd</span> week one of the High Hopes designers also posts a Fabulous tutorial....be sure to check it out.</p><p>Who wouldn't want a flower from this Happy little <a href="http://highhopesstamps.com/">High Hopes</a> fella? His name is <a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/catalogue-stamp.php?stamp_id=R-145&currency=1&returnto=/catalogue-pages.php?page=8+search=HOTP+currency=1"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Leapin</span>' Larry</a>. He was created by artist <a href="http://lauriefurnell.blogspot.com/">Laurie <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Furnell</span></a></p><p>The sketch I've used for this card is from the <a href="http://basicgreychallenges.blogspot.com/2011/02/challenge-37-sketch.html">Basic Grey Challenge 38</a>. The papers I've used are BG's "Green at Heart" Collection</p><p>I've colored this image using <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">copics</span> for base, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">prismacolor</span> pencils, and h20's to deepen the shade and give it a little sparkle.</p><p>The glittered flower is attached with foam pop ups. I cut the frog out and glued him onto the spellbinders oval so I could tilt him a little. The sentiment is from one of my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Stampin</span> Up sets...(sorry can't remember which one)</p><p><u>Ink</u> - <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">momento</span> black, bashful blue, creamy caramel, close to cocoa. <u>Paper</u> - GP, treasures cs, basic grey "Green at heart". <u><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Accessories</span></u> - lace, binders cord, ribbon, button, dew drops, stitching, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">stitckles</span>, glitter.</p><p>We are still living in a deep freeze. An early spring is not in the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">forecast</span> for us this year. It is nice to see more daylight hrs though. That in itself makes a person feel pretty dang good!!</p><p>Thanks for visiting!!..and for your lovely comments!!</p><div></div>Ilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08106578242689736964noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413833293353762558.post-38283736242381364952011-02-09T13:36:00.006-06:002011-04-14T22:44:49.425-06:00Kiss Me!!...High Hopes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0AVWeYc-jX-an07s_UhgWpEdZJ6xqx4xuZPyOg6d6n2CP02TDKzunx-HFsIXvzmtciYiYffB137tg-7tpeps8qe4pIMwf2qygKnrUlqUKDQG-V3_G_xmmIWR6JSpPhh6GSEVQGIUaIUU/s1600/IMG_4060-3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571776232582198338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0AVWeYc-jX-an07s_UhgWpEdZJ6xqx4xuZPyOg6d6n2CP02TDKzunx-HFsIXvzmtciYiYffB137tg-7tpeps8qe4pIMwf2qygKnrUlqUKDQG-V3_G_xmmIWR6JSpPhh6GSEVQGIUaIUU/s400/IMG_4060-3.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 399px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Today I have a Valentine for my hubby to show you. It is a little lacy and sparkly...but no flowers!! This Cute froggy is from <a href="http://highhopesstamps.com/">High Hopes</a>. The sentiment is a <a href="http://www.onecrazystamper.com/item_2444/Whimsy-Holiday-Circle-Postmarks.htm">Whimsy Holiday Circle Postmark</a>.<br />
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The image is colored with copics as a base... prismacolor pencils and h20's on top.<br />
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I've managed to hit a few challenges with this card.... <a href="http://highhopesstamps.blogspot.com/">High Hopes Challenge</a> - "Valentines" <a href="http://fridaysketchersblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/sketch-140-sponsored-by-stempel.html">Friday Sketchers</a> - "Sketch" <a href="http://stampandcreateblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/challenge-love.html">Stamp and Create</a> - "Love" <a href="http://onecrazystampercom.blogspot.com/2011/02/february-pink-challenge.html">One Crazy Stamper Challenge Blog</a> - "Pink" <a href="http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/challenge-21-and-winner-of-20.html">Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog</a> - "Corny Valentines Sayings"<br />
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It is still very cold in our part of the world. Suppose to warm up over the next few days though. I hope so. I gave my Buddy a haircut yesterday....he goes out and back in the house doing his business very fast today..LOL!<br />
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I hope everyone has a Wonderful and Happy Valentines Day! I wish you all lots of Sweets and Hugs!! Thank you so much for visiting and your lovely comments!!Ilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08106578242689736964noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413833293353762558.post-70208689213467156102011-02-06T15:29:00.005-06:002011-04-14T22:46:18.141-06:00Valentine Greeting! - Magnolia<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH5ot4Ahm0VFxr7k2kLLPajQJiSfSHzYb0YvQN3KrPnV32lJJybPtKBVEU2PGwGD6hj73jDLoV7rk0I0JkUZJAVOAJw-y3R_D7GbOIFZ8BBbn7AUybNJIkonVYhL9uMOpLQVUPNcUeulo/s1600/IMG_4056-3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570692140564013602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH5ot4Ahm0VFxr7k2kLLPajQJiSfSHzYb0YvQN3KrPnV32lJJybPtKBVEU2PGwGD6hj73jDLoV7rk0I0JkUZJAVOAJw-y3R_D7GbOIFZ8BBbn7AUybNJIkonVYhL9uMOpLQVUPNcUeulo/s400/IMG_4056-3.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 398px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> I've had these lovely stamps for along time..and this is the first time being inked. I think this Tilda is just the sweetest. These stamps are from the "<a href="http://www.dreamcottage.nu/english1/contents/en-us/d1106.html">Right through my heart and Raising the ceiling Collection 2010</a>"<br />
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I've tried to hit a few challenges with this card... <a href="http://justmagnolia.blogspot.com/2011/02/week-92-special-monthly-challenge-with.html">Just Magnolia </a>- "Anything goes" <a href="http://magnoliadownunderchallenges.blogspot.com/2011/02/magnolia-down-under-challenge-82.html">Magnolia Down Under</a> - "Love" <a href="http://magnoliastamplovers.blogspot.com/">Magnolia Stamp Lovers</a> - "Glitter Challenge" <a href="http://onecrazystampercom.blogspot.com/2011/02/february-pink-challenge.html">One Crazy Stamper Challenge Blog</a> - "Pink" <a href="http://totallytilda.blogspot.com/2011/02/midway-reminder-challenge-15.html">Totally Tilda</a> - "Hearts"<br />
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The images are colored with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">copics</span> as a base only...prismacolors..and h20's. <u>Ink</u> - memento, bordering blue, close to cocoa, creamy caramel. <u>Papers</u> - GP, treasures CS and unknown <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">dps</span>. <u><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Accessories</span></u> - doily heart (sprayed with tattered angels), <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">stickles</span>, ms border punch, stitching, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">bling</span>, lace, glitter and acrylic white paint.<br />
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Have a Wonderful Day Everyone...and Thank you So Much for your lovely comments!!Ilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08106578242689736964noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413833293353762558.post-84519250209899803632011-01-19T01:58:00.003-06:002011-04-14T22:47:45.850-06:00Ahoy! Pirate Card - Magnolia<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC-BoDiBEOd_QibFKuEYczyP6TUAUwtA54mqF-36CK6oOs5Xor4thnMpDYY4eSW-TqkniB583yXRkEN_RDqD4FaaGyMqn6IjojeZvBxsef6MwaZbbZmMYsdrM8aHmVM76wPJpYBN00IlA/s1600/DT+Ila+Canada+blog.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563803549261861634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC-BoDiBEOd_QibFKuEYczyP6TUAUwtA54mqF-36CK6oOs5Xor4thnMpDYY4eSW-TqkniB583yXRkEN_RDqD4FaaGyMqn6IjojeZvBxsef6MwaZbbZmMYsdrM8aHmVM76wPJpYBN00IlA/s400/DT+Ila+Canada+blog.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 389px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>This is one of the cards published in the Fairy tale Spring Edition 2010 of Magnolia Ink. I know that is a long time ago....but I recently realized I haven't posted it on my blog.<br />
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Here is a list of the stamps I've used on this card...All from Magnolia of course!! LZ09 Ocean Bakground - VA07 Sjorovar banner2 - VA07 Edwin som pirat - VA07 Edwins Doskalle - S007 Skepp - HV08 Stock.<br />
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The images are colored with copics (base only), prismacolor pencils (oms) and h20's to deepen the shade.<br />
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The ocean background stamp is simply over stamped with the pirate ship. The flowers, leaves and cord are from Magnolia. Edwin is glued to the log...and attached to the front corner with foam dimensionals.<br />
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The weather here has been frightfully cold to say the least!! It is suppose to warm up at the end of the week...I'm keeping my fingers crossed. We have an unreal amount of snow as well...with more in the forecast..as it is...no one knows where to put it anymore...lol.<br />
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Have a Great Day Everyone!!..Keep Warm!!..and Thank you so much for your Lovely comments!!Ilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08106578242689736964noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413833293353762558.post-36350702015244822942011-01-10T17:41:00.014-06:002011-04-14T22:48:52.943-06:00Blog Hop!! - High Hopes 100th Challenge!! Now Closed!!<span style="font-size: 130%;">Yay!!!....</span>To help celebrate, I've been asked..along with more of the earlier High Hopes Designers to join in the <a href="http://highhopesstamps.blogspot.com/2011/01/100th-challenge-blog-hop.html">Blog Hop</a>. I am so pleased to be part of this Celebration!! Not only will you see Gorgeous High Hope Creations as you hop along...there are Unbelievable Fabulous Prizes to win!!<br />
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The 1st prize is <span style="color: #990000;">$100</span> (retail value, unmounted or cling mount) worth of <a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/">High Hopes Stamps</a>!!! WOW!!! The 2nd prize is <span style="color: #990000;">$50</span> (retail value, unmounted or cling mount) worth of <a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/">High Hopes stamps</a>!!! And the 3rd and 4th prizes will each receive <span style="color: #990000;">$25</span> (retail value unmounted or cling mount) worth of <a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/">High Hopes stamps</a>!! <u><span style="color: #990000;">*In order to have a chance to win, you must leave a comment on each blog along the hop!!*</span></u> The hop will remain open till 12:00pm (noon) EST Monday, Jan 17th And the winners will be announced next Tuesday, Jan 18th. <span style="font-size: 130%;">Hopping along</span>...... You should have arrived here from the Very Talented!! <a href="http://debby4000.blogspot.com/2011/01/100th-challenge.html"><span style="font-size: 180%;">Debby</span></a>. I will leave a link to the following blog at the end of this post. To celebrate I've made a card purse and Valentine cards... <br />
<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560709550171923330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipv1KEgIYWNQJjZXWnIXtsX7uSBalxMMA_fvjaMt3Nakq03LXxnekPXzlHU2jhv8KuqlPNuHdlEy1T-j6vTs_CmrOBgPp_BjAxKkvHDFfZ5gI7xoVqpuRvs-djNiqgWqdvD-juwjTxypE/s400/hhbh113991.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 345px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /> The directions for the card purse can be found <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/cardpurse/">here</a>. I did alter the size to create a larger purse so my 6 cards would fit. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbzVN6LoXbKUmp2N_NkJtzoGHF-PQQYSxl8TZDD4E4gsLQqs8gIgFoNLjQSJ7TTK8Hg0GNx_0fJDdgX7pcs5yH3MXtq-9oGJLj2tPxOrGwBND7RzDQqvJXIUuEp2eQRoYNwezXkUgVyj4/s1600/hhbh2_4000.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560709474913996450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbzVN6LoXbKUmp2N_NkJtzoGHF-PQQYSxl8TZDD4E4gsLQqs8gIgFoNLjQSJ7TTK8Hg0GNx_0fJDdgX7pcs5yH3MXtq-9oGJLj2tPxOrGwBND7RzDQqvJXIUuEp2eQRoYNwezXkUgVyj4/s400/hhbh2_4000.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 242px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> The images I used above are <a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/catalogue-stamp.php?stamp_id=P-129&currency=1&returnto=/catalogue-pages.php?page=9+search=hotp+currency=1">Ton Of Love Ellie</a> (gotta love that name Ellie!!...lol) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDtDq_LhHqppd8OQriwi-aJOHTrRV9dAcxb4ZpNywi_b34sYARLwnK8BVafEL63ROTYuECrXXBdaqz68YpAzp1m5nvW001nN_ffl08iK176jf5_Fg8ClWftZhxKl7PQvbLvdp95uSkZbI/s1600/hhbh3_4010.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560709400944408162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDtDq_LhHqppd8OQriwi-aJOHTrRV9dAcxb4ZpNywi_b34sYARLwnK8BVafEL63ROTYuECrXXBdaqz68YpAzp1m5nvW001nN_ffl08iK176jf5_Fg8ClWftZhxKl7PQvbLvdp95uSkZbI/s400/hhbh3_4010.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 270px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Above cards - <a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/catalogue-stamp.php?stamp_id=M-131&currency=1&returnto=/catalogue-pages.php?page=9+search=hotp+currency=1">No Bones Doggie</a>. I love these doggies. I had to color one dark...like my Buddy! All the coloring is done with <u>copics as a base only</u> ....prismacolor (oms) and h20's on top. <u>Ink</u> - memento black, bashful blue, old olive, close to cocoa, creamy caramel. <u>Paper</u> - Georgia pacific, treasures, su kraft, bg sugar rush, cosmo cricket and unknown. <u>Stamps</u> - High Hopes....studio g and su. <u>Accessories</u> - jute, ms punch, ribbon, bling, glitter, stitching, nestabilities. <br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">Hopping Along</span>....the next gal on the list is the Totally Fabulous!! <a href="http://jeanette-happythoughtsinkspots.blogspot.com/2011/01/high-hopes-100th-challenge-blog-hop.html"><span style="font-size: 180%;">Jeanette</span></a>. If you get lost along the way....just go the <a href="http://highhopesstamps.blogspot.com/2011/01/100th-challenge-blog-hop.html">High Hopes Blog</a> to start at the beginning. Thanks for dropping in and Have a Great Day!! <br />
Just a reminder!!...<span style="color: #990000;">In order to have a chance to win the amazing prizes you must leave a comment on each blog along the hop!!</span>Ilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08106578242689736964noreply@blogger.com156tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413833293353762558.post-89532619623936216622011-01-08T22:52:00.004-06:002011-01-10T16:15:00.090-06:00High Hopes 100th Challenge Blog Hop!!<a href="http://highhopesstamps.blogspot.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 330px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560044643140122082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaEns6a4E3b8qajt_H9_gtY7ASkHpW9dpTgMA2pQ8MZYYpNdJoLJtWkpUApeNTv5Bzo7HxF9MRUE-z8qWpucBUJWniPw2DBcitfaLwK7zxlBqvDzF3QTje5tqQeEw8uyVHMuOVvR_BD_E/s400/100+challenge.jpg" /></a> You can read more about this right <a href="http://highhopesstamps.blogspot.com/2011/01/its-almost-here.html">here</a>. There is going to be lots of Fun and Prizes!!!!
<div></div>Ilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08106578242689736964noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413833293353762558.post-66897278873436376592010-12-23T12:15:00.004-06:002010-12-23T12:35:00.435-06:00Season's Greetings!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMhyphenhyphenLFHGigV-exl66aZ8x0pqRB4RHs7MVSMVD_cuplHWFoB2Ly6mfNp7MHxzIYoYcs497VfsNK6ZglSYYlPUwUI2xW9WikTcbFVQyH3zsDkwMdhdWsIJcIop2p1IHZJ7v6wPFqiC1EkaU/s1600/Bud_3818.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 396px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553944594794791730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMhyphenhyphenLFHGigV-exl66aZ8x0pqRB4RHs7MVSMVD_cuplHWFoB2Ly6mfNp7MHxzIYoYcs497VfsNK6ZglSYYlPUwUI2xW9WikTcbFVQyH3zsDkwMdhdWsIJcIop2p1IHZJ7v6wPFqiC1EkaU/s400/Bud_3818.jpg" /></a>It's <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Ellie's</span> first Christmas...and we are all so Excited!! It's going to be lots of fun!!...Filled with family, giggles and toothy smiles...<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">LOL</span>. As you can see in the photo....Ellie has 2 bottom teeth!!
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFX-8LOJSxnUYxW_2qRe0erPr2PeeS8s22Lv0xHkGu81eyCXdddZl89PPQIz634_TjrvHvXee1k2ugg9cXh10LT21QWFrF8M3-I1RvEczKLQOhNksHvcAN9B4UYOUc_cqv_R796EkF_zQ/s1600/Ellie.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 303px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553943737318955042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFX-8LOJSxnUYxW_2qRe0erPr2PeeS8s22Lv0xHkGu81eyCXdddZl89PPQIz634_TjrvHvXee1k2ugg9cXh10LT21QWFrF8M3-I1RvEczKLQOhNksHvcAN9B4UYOUc_cqv_R796EkF_zQ/s400/Ellie.jpg" /></a>
<div>I'll be taking a little Christmas Break....</div><div> </div><div>I wish you all a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Very</span> Merry Blessed Christmas and a Healthy Happy New Year!!
</div><div>Take Care Everyone!!.....Big Xmas Hugs!!...Ila
</div><div></div></div>Ilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08106578242689736964noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413833293353762558.post-35843667707199107002010-12-15T03:12:00.005-06:002010-12-15T03:45:05.719-06:00Season's Greetings!!...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRsbOyjBfIHjjdJzbxp8GVglGESdUwRYFb2rQXzPuUdcuNFdrQGA1SKigjrfImBUEOqw0k8eoIwLyXyPkvVHJkLxQHln_DawFxhUYpuoxt4Py0-LqDrWGBEXCoMbx8Ot7vQfv8JLaVMgo/s1600/IMG_38821.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 380px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550834688855295618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRsbOyjBfIHjjdJzbxp8GVglGESdUwRYFb2rQXzPuUdcuNFdrQGA1SKigjrfImBUEOqw0k8eoIwLyXyPkvVHJkLxQHln_DawFxhUYpuoxt4Py0-LqDrWGBEXCoMbx8Ot7vQfv8JLaVMgo/s400/IMG_38821.jpg" /></a>
<p>I created this card using the sketch at <a href="http://crazy4challenges.blogspot.com/2010/12/crazy4challenges-c4c66.html">Crazy4Challenges C4C66</a>. I am late for the challenge but I enjoyed using this fabulous sketch.</p><p>I've used another <a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/">High Hopes</a> Cutie here. These gingerbread sweeties are another design created by <a href="http://lauriefurnell.blogspot.com/">Laurie Furnell</a></p><div></div><p>The image is colored with copics as a base...and then prismacolor pencils on top. I used a few h20's to deepen the shading.</p><p>I received the circle stamp from my good friend <a href="http://www.dot-scrap.blogspot.com/">Dorte</a>..and don't know where it is from. I used a flower nestie underneath it.</p><p><u>Ink</u> - memento ink, barely banana, creamy caramel, olive, vintage photo. <u>Paper</u> - Georgia pacific, bazzil kraft, The patterned paper is Daisy D from my older stash.......actually my hoarded paper stash...lol. I decided its time to start using these Gorgeous papers. <u>Accessories</u> - white paint, glitter, glossy accents, gold embossing, candy cane brad, pearl bling, ribbon, MS border punch, stitching and snowflake punch.</p><p>We are right in the middle of a snow storm. Lots of snow and wind. It feels very good to be inside right now and Buddy does his business outside super fast...lol.</p><p>Have a Great Day!!...and Thank you all so much for your lovely comments!!</p><div></div><div></div>Ilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08106578242689736964noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413833293353762558.post-74038535466765105282010-12-13T23:04:00.009-06:002010-12-13T23:24:45.957-06:00More Tags!!...Vintage Cute - High Hopes!Well they are kind of Vintage looking...aren't they?...and for sure this <a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/">High Hopes</a> snowman is Cute!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf6mMFXQgbw4Qihzhf_wxgkGMYo_UE2pYPNMdlam_MjNb0PwTKZDJXwdt6rrWo-DSwRN416_jfvGnReCafqeLqyWhNuo3umHWfI7VsEzJxJgTTMOTVkO2WP_47-J-_c38XkLAgOsk5gZA/s1600/IMG_3875-tg.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 282px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550399781877013474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf6mMFXQgbw4Qihzhf_wxgkGMYo_UE2pYPNMdlam_MjNb0PwTKZDJXwdt6rrWo-DSwRN416_jfvGnReCafqeLqyWhNuo3umHWfI7VsEzJxJgTTMOTVkO2WP_47-J-_c38XkLAgOsk5gZA/s400/IMG_3875-tg.jpg" /></a> I just love making tags lately!!
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjhkx2xI_IhhZpOPwJAmCGeavB-lFLAZX0UQ_MSSZAixAOLWOp7LM5xPf-MHpScgcXB_vlZpJaoiOzIR44oH1OfnVcJbkuOy_uaworO45gE3MMeRozLb4fwdaVFZrJ1XZaKfl5YMmaFc4/s1600/IMG_3879t.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550399719040674690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjhkx2xI_IhhZpOPwJAmCGeavB-lFLAZX0UQ_MSSZAixAOLWOp7LM5xPf-MHpScgcXB_vlZpJaoiOzIR44oH1OfnVcJbkuOy_uaworO45gE3MMeRozLb4fwdaVFZrJ1XZaKfl5YMmaFc4/s400/IMG_3879t.jpg" /></a>Lots of glitter and gold embossing. Glossy accents on the carrot noses.
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3T32U_Bi2GJyIKqoYhwCnuKdnVW4pIKFIwiaBSTx1GG0SL8xnTOSFmR3KfMuwb0heAEQ4skrwFlRBaOpSOhgE3rSdRRW8BbtKX1-n-sEvhLlp8l2PyuTdaIAIGxsr1P8rVoWBUuSATh8/s1600/IMG_3881tr.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550399663276263858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3T32U_Bi2GJyIKqoYhwCnuKdnVW4pIKFIwiaBSTx1GG0SL8xnTOSFmR3KfMuwb0heAEQ4skrwFlRBaOpSOhgE3rSdRRW8BbtKX1-n-sEvhLlp8l2PyuTdaIAIGxsr1P8rVoWBUuSATh8/s400/IMG_3881tr.jpg" /></a> Even a couple pieces of paper doilies. These little snowmen ...again created by <a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/">High Hopes</a> artist <a href="http://lauriefurnell.blogspot.com/">Laurie Furnell</a> are fast and easy to color using prismacolor pencils and H20's.</div><div>
I'm betting everyone is very super busy. I haven't started any baking yet....or wrapped any presents. But it is all on my list of to do's. I had better get a move on.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Thanks for looking everyone....and your Kind and Wonderful comments!! Happy Holidays!!!
</div><div></div></div>Ilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08106578242689736964noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413833293353762558.post-37424884498019303452010-12-06T22:25:00.009-06:002010-12-13T23:25:11.911-06:00Xmas Tags!!!..High Hopes Cuties!!I've managed to find some time to create some special Xmas tags. I couldn't resist using these Cute High Hopes stamps. The designs were created by <a href="http://lauriefurnell.blogspot.com/">Laurie Furnell</a> ..one of the Fabulous new <a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/">High Hopes</a> artists.
After the tags are used on a special gift...I am thinking they could be added to a scrapbook page as a keepsake...or even hung as an ornament on a tree. They sure were fun to make!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizzTCypCEhXghH1_2cq2PWGNEL0jJVNa_Dh1z3DerleR36sYXHZl456fR8Cdlu9rAXZEzrek6IpABaxOC0EHdPmZ9xOaBtwQ6UsDUG-ykrGVAYXMpJOytrJmv05zfbpkW_9AmThzWdju8/s1600/IMG_3866s3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 265px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547792484079072194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizzTCypCEhXghH1_2cq2PWGNEL0jJVNa_Dh1z3DerleR36sYXHZl456fR8Cdlu9rAXZEzrek6IpABaxOC0EHdPmZ9xOaBtwQ6UsDUG-ykrGVAYXMpJOytrJmv05zfbpkW_9AmThzWdju8/s400/IMG_3866s3.jpg" /></a> I've added Shiny White Scribblers for the icing and topped it with some fine glitter. The berries are covered with Glossy Accents.
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcsuFWGOiR1VqUNDuydCMNSobHENmGlOynQ-PWyrd9mGC1vm79a_RIgwtjYD68mZb4XFq6GUdtTNUb8Zim_jL9LJJVAO1cL9TShn2usRlEgjtH-PKHieNs6M4LFq-qP0Mbdq_ptu3OjNY/s1600/IMG_3873g.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 293px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547792382195113890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcsuFWGOiR1VqUNDuydCMNSobHENmGlOynQ-PWyrd9mGC1vm79a_RIgwtjYD68mZb4XFq6GUdtTNUb8Zim_jL9LJJVAO1cL9TShn2usRlEgjtH-PKHieNs6M4LFq-qP0Mbdq_ptu3OjNY/s400/IMG_3873g.jpg" /></a> The to and from are a SU stamp I had hanging around.
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLFH7j4pBsP4XGN0FQ2OKi9OuS3pFxAwyWQU94GCiCgZNduSxHjGhqAgfpZ_HB89BU-Wtr52ejMVPe72K-A1k05rUgmV59s6XSjHVO_vi9nMiULUciKD3fXtlOLQF-MuzNSTNUXOVjdkk/s1600/IMG_3870s1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 241px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547792326331520242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLFH7j4pBsP4XGN0FQ2OKi9OuS3pFxAwyWQU94GCiCgZNduSxHjGhqAgfpZ_HB89BU-Wtr52ejMVPe72K-A1k05rUgmV59s6XSjHVO_vi9nMiULUciKD3fXtlOLQF-MuzNSTNUXOVjdkk/s400/IMG_3870s1.jpg" /></a> Lots of glitter, gold stickles and glossy accents on the snowmen as well.
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<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtWNCDndy-Kflpuzf_EIXSGeZblrWSQB9t-kfMm6PIK3vzwZSks28azDxjGEq7suY2QhLNsFwIdK68UY8B5M7nQ2reOfvGU9DTZQq7HmteLVRm3r4I_Zu_lUqvGZKSCaJeymFlo4WUinE/s1600/IMG_3871s.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 289px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547792064512885954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtWNCDndy-Kflpuzf_EIXSGeZblrWSQB9t-kfMm6PIK3vzwZSks28azDxjGEq7suY2QhLNsFwIdK68UY8B5M7nQ2reOfvGU9DTZQq7HmteLVRm3r4I_Zu_lUqvGZKSCaJeymFlo4WUinE/s400/IMG_3871s.jpg" /></a> All the images were colored with copics as a base...and then prismacolor pencils on top. I used a few h20's to deepen the shading.</div><div></div><div></div><div>You can find a list of the retailers that sell these stamps by clicking on this <a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/retail.htm">High Hopes</a> page. Don't forget to check out all the <a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/catalogue-pages.php?search=HOTP&go.x=35&go.y=47">HOTP</a> fabulous new <a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/">High Hopes</a> stamps.</div><div></div><div></div><div>I'm hoping to be back soon with some more Xmas creations. Life has been very busy. We babysat our little granddaughter this last weekend. What fun!!...She is such a sweetie...and we discovered...she already has a ton of energy...lol.</div><div></div><div></div><div>I'm off for now. Have a Wonderful Day Everyone...and Thank you for visiting!!!!</div><div></div><div></div></div></div></div>Ilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08106578242689736964noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413833293353762558.post-81983359342428629942010-11-30T15:42:00.003-06:002010-11-30T15:49:54.301-06:00High Hopes New Release Blog Hop!!<div>Is about to begin!!....Click on the Photo below to learn more details and info on how to win some Fabulous New Release stamps!!!!</div><div> </div><div><a href="http://highhopesstamps.blogspot.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 386px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545462612901541826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk8ap87e3oG1khmvZJAkgPYiy16v3i9vZo8ZsHxJPs2U1p3Rk47Eo5XEFFutc9blWCfB2_sukBuuy1t5CDVs01s6v9G6RBlYRQVLbmzCF2xgR5tBVzd-rra6ZOKDxyJ41Y3x-E7C4jOnw/s400/2483c83a8062d970e06f4fafa2380706.gif" /></a></div>Ilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08106578242689736964noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413833293353762558.post-87974781666259709952010-10-30T01:02:00.011-06:002010-10-30T01:36:54.596-06:00Happy Halloween!!!..and...Little Spooks!!Back to wish Everyone a Great Weekend!!...and to show off our little granddaughter Ellie. I think she is just the Sweetest little Butterfly Spook....but....not the happiest....lol...We simply could not get a smile out of her in this costume and usually Ellie smiles all the time.
<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 366px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533738072576033394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0wAxxJc5efvcLn_3P2pjXXGO4FvqX-bgOS2NHl5wZwU8j1UloIAsKI9w6tRw7Fgs0CAAe4ePdZAeDzzwaNGgs0tBH0KWKGYNKgp4hI82wtedyj9sue0enqI1u-yC2bJ_HkKnX_L4HcZg/s400/IMG_3618-2.jpg" />Aren't these wings just the Cutest???
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiAn2fPeFe3O19AlwzLpE0mIZciqezotfGYnL4QC9-g2-R2LzVnh3gwjHNCmnnvid4_yXMgyO1Eewt7evqfql26ZZ3_Y1-E-Dl79dLUcUzttetwvbj4TutRbyYyaYSfWtXhF0ya1l1v-U/s1600/IMG_3616-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 327px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533732017469481714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiAn2fPeFe3O19AlwzLpE0mIZciqezotfGYnL4QC9-g2-R2LzVnh3gwjHNCmnnvid4_yXMgyO1Eewt7evqfql26ZZ3_Y1-E-Dl79dLUcUzttetwvbj4TutRbyYyaYSfWtXhF0ya1l1v-U/s400/IMG_3616-1.jpg" /></a>Halloween isn't complete without a Buddy photo on my blog either....So here he is...
"Mr Buddy Bee".....
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNG3PShPQ26r40nkVLVdZ8wm5LrnE0LmOPTREQwSshIQ4lEyBKiQZBTGRQIvW8wcXeAxyOHtQfqW40NWCIFqddJZ9Iqo_V5-wYEgivQH5LpJrh1rJ0-BBssYLhUWzsIMz1uyDH9psg4ts/s1600/IMG_3630-555.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 346px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532870878125733426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNG3PShPQ26r40nkVLVdZ8wm5LrnE0LmOPTREQwSshIQ4lEyBKiQZBTGRQIvW8wcXeAxyOHtQfqW40NWCIFqddJZ9Iqo_V5-wYEgivQH5LpJrh1rJ0-BBssYLhUWzsIMz1uyDH9psg4ts/s400/IMG_3630-555.jpg" /></a> The above card is a Tent card...(tent cards are one of my favorite to make). The images are from <a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/index.htm">High Hopes</a> created by one of their new fabulous artists <a href="http://lauriefurnell.blogspot.com/">Laurie Furnell</a>.
The stamps I have used on this card are - <a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/catalogue-stamp.php?stamp_id=D-232&currency=1&returnto=/catalogue-pages.php?page=1+search=hotp+currency=1">Boo Family in Frame</a>, <a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/catalogue-stamp.php?stamp_id=D-232&currency=1&returnto=/catalogue-pages.php?page=1+search=hotp+currency=1">The Boo Crew</a> sentiment, <a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/catalogue-stamp.php?stamp_id=J-104&currency=1&returnto=/catalogue-pages.php?page=1+search=hotp+currency=1">Pumpkin Treat</a> and <a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/catalogue-stamp.php?stamp_id=E-234&currency=1&returnto=/catalogue-pages.php?page=4+search=hotp+currency=1">Happy Halloween</a> sentiment.
The fence is a Martha Stewart punch.
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHQLux8pGP5egtG5m3c0rsEv-srHuMkG-w4QaQqzWY4h-TGD_IdTLMRd5xaaMsMM9MglwuHv1tYQBBYpYMQo9SBE2J9aaS9J8HtH8QMUK59QNxzMv4S1vtSM1EPXYOGMpW2Shiou_KJPY/s1600/IMG_3641-2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 377px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532870782495352546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHQLux8pGP5egtG5m3c0rsEv-srHuMkG-w4QaQqzWY4h-TGD_IdTLMRd5xaaMsMM9MglwuHv1tYQBBYpYMQo9SBE2J9aaS9J8HtH8QMUK59QNxzMv4S1vtSM1EPXYOGMpW2Shiou_KJPY/s400/IMG_3641-2.jpg" /></a> The <a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/index.htm">High Hopes</a> images on this card are - <a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/catalogue-stamp.php?stamp_id=P-121&currency=1&returnto=/catalogue-pages.php?page=3+search=hotp+currency=1">Boo Crew in Frame</a>, <a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/catalogue-stamp.php?stamp_id=F-232&currency=1&returnto=/catalogue-pages.php?page=3+search=hotp+currency=1">Happy Halloween</a> sentiment and <a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/catalogue-stamp.php?stamp_id=L-120&currency=1&returnto=/catalogue-pages.php?page=3+search=hotp+currency=1">Broom</a>.
Another Martha Stewart punch for the fence.
I've colored all the images with copic markers as a base only..prismacolor pencils and h20's. Please remember not to use copics over prismacolor pencils as the copic tips will be ruined.
The patterned papers are My Minds Eye and Basic Gray. If you have any questions ...feel free to ask!!
We have just had our first winter storm of the season. It started the night before last. What a mess!!....over 15 cm of snow...low temps and a horrible wind. It is just starting to clear up now...and Hubby is outside shoveling. Looks like it may take a few days to leave...I say it will leave and hubby says it won't. I sure hope I'm right..lol.
I'll be back to wish a Happy Halloween. Have a Great Day Everyone and Thank you so much for visiting and your lovely comments!!!
<div></div>Ilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08106578242689736964noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413833293353762558.post-10406911027503066862010-10-19T17:21:00.008-06:002010-10-19T18:27:04.347-06:00Trick or Treat!!...High Hopes, Stamp with Fun and Magical Monday Challenges!Wow!!...Thanks so much Y'all for visiting and all your Lovely comments!! I am making my way around to visit everyone...so I should be coming around soon...if I haven't been there yet. I can't get over all the Gorgeous Halloween and Xmas creations everyone is making!!!
This last Saturday we babysat our little grand daughter Ellie...(short for Elisabeth). What fun we had...she was so good.. all smiles and chuckles. She has her own special language going on right now too....and it is Super Cute!! Can hardly wait to see her in between visits!!
On to my card....
This is my first Easel Card!!! I've always so admired everyone else's and decided it was time to try one. What a fun card to make!! I'm entering it into the <a href="http://highhopesstamps.blogspot.com/2010/10/challenge-92-recipe.html">High Hopes Challenge</a> which is a recipe this week...<u>1 circle, 2 squares and a scalloped edge</u>.
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhocDboJUZnsvfqmEkPCaP5gbugraOnDR7U2g84DQPVFrDfd2TYjsAih89U1BtVh1lMxl4ix1fG6LmxF6bLpcHS66JZ-OA34s30n2pE6dhUDe593gfY6US5nhzk73btG_6cgLXALmibYvI/s1600/whsd.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 373px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529902301457467266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhocDboJUZnsvfqmEkPCaP5gbugraOnDR7U2g84DQPVFrDfd2TYjsAih89U1BtVh1lMxl4ix1fG6LmxF6bLpcHS66JZ-OA34s30n2pE6dhUDe593gfY6US5nhzk73btG_6cgLXALmibYvI/s400/whsd.jpg" /></a>Since.... <a href="http://stampwithfun.blogspot.com/">Stamp with Fun</a> and <a href="http://magicalmondaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Magical Monday Challenges</a> are Halloween themed...I'm entering there too!!
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<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1HCSGQexlW0RdL7NvtoA2pEDvQrcIUCMpZg5tBCKxwRdxeWMSxt16hwza7eR1MtfSqwfu5jlzCygWUmtfQilAFis-7FNAtKokwFlUs9Q43p8cu1hWqbnb8zDEcZZF6nv3UhGv7MnsEOM/s1600/whfr.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 395px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529902290268070178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1HCSGQexlW0RdL7NvtoA2pEDvQrcIUCMpZg5tBCKxwRdxeWMSxt16hwza7eR1MtfSqwfu5jlzCygWUmtfQilAFis-7FNAtKokwFlUs9Q43p8cu1hWqbnb8zDEcZZF6nv3UhGv7MnsEOM/s400/whfr.jpg" /></a> I've used <a href="http://highhopesstamps.com/catalogue.php">High Hopes</a> Fabulous Stamps on this card from their Newest Release..."<a href="http://highhopesstamps.com/catalogue-stamp.php?stamp_id=S-142&currency=1&returnto=/catalogue-pages.php?page=3+search=hotp+currency=1">Witchy Poo Stirring Brew</a>", the bat from "<a href="http://highhopesstamps.com/catalogue-stamp.php?stamp_id=P-126&currency=1&returnto=/catalogue-pages.php?page=3+search=hotp+currency=1">Batty Boo</a>" and "<a href="http://highhopesstamps.com/catalogue-stamp.php?stamp_id=H-231&currency=1&returnto=/catalogue-pages.php?page=2+search=hotp+currency=1">Trick or Treat Greeting</a>"</div><div>
I've colored the images with copics for a base, prismacolor pencils (oms) and twinkling h20's.
As always..remember...never use copics over prismacolor pencils..or tips will be ruined!!</div><div></div><div>The DP is from last years Halloween Recollections. The punched borders are MS punches. </div><div></div><div>Have a Great Day Everyone...and Thank You so much for visiting!!! </div></div></div>Ilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08106578242689736964noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413833293353762558.post-87464927372825554812010-10-14T12:11:00.009-06:002011-11-05T02:29:52.289-06:00Hello and Spooky High Hopes Luminaries!!Happy Belated Thanksgiving!!!<br />
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I can hardly believe myself how long I have been away from blogging...I have to wonder who ever said life slows down on Retirement?? It seems like we have been busier than ever!!<br />
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We just got back from a very long trip a few weeks ago. We travelled in our old RV through the US to Niagara Falls ON. Then back again slowly travelling through the US again.... New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota. We had a Fabulous time.<br />
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There were many high lights of our trip...and I have to share a few of the very special ones.... <br />
While we were in Petrolia Ontario (on route to Niagara Falls)..I stopped in at a Fabulous little store called The Towne Scrapper and met Phebe ...who I have known for ages..online. In fact she sold me my very first Magnolia stamps! What a lovely gal! Not only did we have a nice visit I got some great deals...and she sent me off with warm hug and a pkg of gorgeous flowers. Thank you so much Phebe!!<br />
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While visiting Phebe also told me Tina from <a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/">High Hopes</a> lived close by...kindly gave me a phone # and said that I shouldn't leave without giving Tina a call.
I couldn't resist a chance to meet Tina and Bethany so I gave Tina a call...and she insisted we drop in for a visit. Oh Wow...what a Wonderful visit!! My husband and I both enjoyed it! Not only is Tina a kind and lovely person...she has a fabulous family as well. In fact her hubby works at the same railroad my hubby just retired from. I don't think there was ever even a lull in conversation. It was truly a highlight of our trip. And..oh my Gosh...I was sent off with more warm hugs....and a bag of the most fabulous new High Hopes stamps!! We would so love to visit with them again...and are hoping they will grace us with a visit if they ever come holidaying this way.<br />
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Now on to show you a few projects I've made using a few of these new <a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/">High Hopes Stamps</a>. The talented artist that created these Cute and Fabulous stamps is <a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/retail.htm">Laurie Furnell</a>.
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih5Nnik7mHxcLxeajAdLTM5pUCHXYdxA53lLkSS6_JYK3l9ocDgy5BohaPedBlOHevaoPaRJS8JN8yvQNHy2kFFgsgZDy01xQdgi_Zm0U3ABRyri2DzDROwhhrY62HQ1L9ikfWnKzgm_Y/s1600/IMG_3528dou.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527967218563486562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih5Nnik7mHxcLxeajAdLTM5pUCHXYdxA53lLkSS6_JYK3l9ocDgy5BohaPedBlOHevaoPaRJS8JN8yvQNHy2kFFgsgZDy01xQdgi_Zm0U3ABRyri2DzDROwhhrY62HQ1L9ikfWnKzgm_Y/s400/IMG_3528dou.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> I used a <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/lacedluminaria/">Splitcoast tutorial</a> to make these luminaries. You can find the tutorial right <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/lacedluminaria/">here</a>.
Battery operated tea lights are used inside for lights. Please be careful...regular <u>candles</u> would <u>not be safe</u> to use in these boxes.
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Mqf7GeLFqcduaijAGCih0jWaYvasc-wjYmtJElySy64Lyeq8SatgxqAs3JQV9Ez7yNI315v5Pb0vSzKq3XUnuWLBONRaqugdbtDWJVNIOQUqgE0LVkpiYAXjmsBKZx4bUn5BNwVuqgU/s1600/IMG_3514sqfr.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527967150897661794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Mqf7GeLFqcduaijAGCih0jWaYvasc-wjYmtJElySy64Lyeq8SatgxqAs3JQV9Ez7yNI315v5Pb0vSzKq3XUnuWLBONRaqugdbtDWJVNIOQUqgE0LVkpiYAXjmsBKZx4bUn5BNwVuqgU/s400/IMG_3514sqfr.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 327px;" /></a> The images I've used on the above box are "<a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/catalogue-stamp.php?stamp_id=P-125&currency=1&returnto=/catalogue-pages.php?page=1+search=HOTP+currency=1">Boo Family in Frame</a>" and "<a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/catalogue-stamp.php?stamp_id=P-126&currency=1&returnto=/catalogue-pages.php?page=3+search=HOTP+currency=1">Batty Boo</a>"
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdvij7EYD7fm7D3XeZCZviVPI-oPeZ-9Th1-3WFPDfV8imJRRM1DhoVEIc7tP1kEvaTwct1cxSwghx3rpd5dw-Cwc-3qMVM3koLdLHxoxX7SlhnBWjtVQEMlhzUayRwzyu8ZL9yWkjLRc/s1600/IMG_3520sqside.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527967048763426242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdvij7EYD7fm7D3XeZCZviVPI-oPeZ-9Th1-3WFPDfV8imJRRM1DhoVEIc7tP1kEvaTwct1cxSwghx3rpd5dw-Cwc-3qMVM3koLdLHxoxX7SlhnBWjtVQEMlhzUayRwzyu8ZL9yWkjLRc/s400/IMG_3520sqside.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 301px;" /></a> For the sides and back I just glued on little bats. I used a Martha Stewart punch for the bats and the web trim.
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8PATypllBrO14icxVAJfwv_svVSpD6AYY5eW_Dqn-DMM1QhyphenhyphenHqW-Ly-kB0wIm5uNFM3XAFvt2lC10VIfckI3kdboEWSbPpyoYXb2Bd8Nc9Jl3VvPfR0DsrmjbjiWXar6zAN2mCvcSB6Y/s1600/IMG_3529trifront.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527966979317791042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8PATypllBrO14icxVAJfwv_svVSpD6AYY5eW_Dqn-DMM1QhyphenhyphenHqW-Ly-kB0wIm5uNFM3XAFvt2lC10VIfckI3kdboEWSbPpyoYXb2Bd8Nc9Jl3VvPfR0DsrmjbjiWXar6zAN2mCvcSB6Y/s400/IMG_3529trifront.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 356px;" /></a> This little box is triangular..using only 3 coaster to create it instead of 4. The stamps I used are "<a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/catalogue-stamp.php?stamp_id=G-287&currency=1&returnto=/catalogue-pages.php?page=4+search=HOTP+currency=1">Silly Spider</a>" and "<a href="http://www.highhopesstamps.com/catalogue-stamp.php?stamp_id=M-123&currency=1&returnto=/catalogue-pages.php?page=4+search=HOTP+currency=1">Angel Bear Ghost Costume</a>"
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The stars punched out of glitter paper. The candy corn just cut out of designer paper.
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguwtkfaUezgvZQizgyCDXW0IBcp76DVok9BXkM28APYNEOatbZoKpzCjCZcNNPdn5u8x-WkDM7-6__W3K4UaiiNFw17xZ094vxEXUxPwlF2xCjIxzwt49taQ8Lt1HDA56jlbMFLp1uL5c/s1600/IMG_3532side.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527966866341305698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguwtkfaUezgvZQizgyCDXW0IBcp76DVok9BXkM28APYNEOatbZoKpzCjCZcNNPdn5u8x-WkDM7-6__W3K4UaiiNFw17xZ094vxEXUxPwlF2xCjIxzwt49taQ8Lt1HDA56jlbMFLp1uL5c/s400/IMG_3532side.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 291px;" /></a> All the images are colored with copic markers as a base only..prismacolor pencils and h20's. Please remember not to use copics over prismacolor pencils as the copic tips will be ruined.
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I'm hoping to be back soon. Thank you all so much for still stopping by and the wonderful and concerned comments I've recieved. </div>
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Take Care Everyone...and Have a Great Weekend!!
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