Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Introducing..... Sir Dustin!!!


Happy New Year!

We are so thrilled to announce that this year we have an awesome new artist, Dustin Pike.

Dustin is well known for his cute and whimsical dragons, amongst other characters, although he has not had much exposure in rubber. He brings with him a HUGE following of fans who have been crafting with his images for several years now, however we will have his first broad range release in rubber due in just a weeks time! We have been busy pressing Dustin's new images and getting them out to our retailers, so that you may contact them and order the new images on the release date.

We will have our on line catalogue updated to show the new images on January 20th. Just go to the purple search hippo on the catalogue page of our website, and put in the words HOTP. I guarantee that you will smile and maybe even have a little laugh or two!

Welcome Dustin!! I cannot say enough how thrilled and blessed we feel to have you with us, and to be able to have your images in rubber!!

We have many new exciting surprises for our friends this year, so stay tuned as we update our website and plan new releases in the coming months!

With Warm Wishes! ~ Tina-Marie

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Sneaks peaks will take place here and on the Design Teams blogs this coming Sunday.... continue Monday and Tuesday... then explode with our blog hop on release day!!!

Do you want to win a package bursting with new release stamps? Of course you do :-) Then we would love you to help us spread the news about our blog hop and release on Wednesday 20th January.

To be entered into the draw:

1. Grab our blinkie from the sidebar and place on your blog.

2. Tell your friends about the news, blog hop and release on January 20th.

3. Become a follower of this blog if you aren't already ;-) You don't want to miss out on the fun and there will be tons of prizes along the blog hop!!!

4. Leave a comment on this post with a link to your blog post sharing our news.

The contest ends 8pm EST (Midnight GMT) on January 22nd!!

Good Luck!!!

89 comments:

Big Mamma~ a.k.a. Mary S said...

I can't wait for the release. I have told everyone about it on my blog. Come by to see. I love Dustin and his doodles.

Jacilynn said...

Can't wait to see the new release. I love Dustin's images. I've put the blinky up.
www.jacilynndashwood.blogspot.com

Mette said...

Oh - I love Dustin Pike and his fun blog. Can't wait for the new release.
I have put blinky on my sidebar, am already a follower and will tell all my friends.
Thank you for a chance to win.

Hugs, Mette

ribenaruby said...

Just discovered Dustin and his wonderful work,following,blinkie is up and will mention on my next post.Huge congratulations to all!

Crissy Armstrong said...

I couldn't think of a better fit for the High Hopes style than Dustin Pike. Way to go in getting him on your roster! Prepare to be very very busy! Your stamps are going to go flying off the shelves!

Sarah said...

I'm really looking forward to seeing more of Dustin's work - I've put the blinky on my blog. Thanks for a chance of winning.
Sarah x
www.sarahsbloggingbit.blogspot.com

Gloria Westerman said...

Ok I don't want to miss anything...posted it on my blog and will in other places too (if I can) and have of course become a follower . Can't want...thank for chance.....
http://gloriawesterman.blogspot.com

Rach said...

Hi Nikki,
this is fabulous news. the peeks so far are adorable. ~Dustin's illustrations are so adorable..
here is my link
hugs Rachxx

Anonymous said...

I'm all linked up and will mention it whereever I can! I'm so excited about Dustin joining up with High Hopes - it's a perfect match!

Eni said...

Wonderful news!
I love Dustin Pike and followed his work since a long time.
Can't wait for the new release.

I have put the blinky on my sidebar, became follower here and surely will tell all my friends.

Thank you for a chance to win.

http://eni-base.blogspot.com

Tracey said...

Can't wait to see some new HH images! I have added your blinkie and Hop & Contest info to my sidebar!! And of course I have your blog in my Google Reader so I can keep up with all this HH!!

Alleena Burger said...

I love the Dragon and can't wait to see more. I have become a follower and posted a post on my blog all about it, as well as the blinkie.
www.alleenainvites.blogspot.com

Sian said...

Wonderful news, I can't wait. I have quite a few Digi already, but you can't beat holding the stamp in your hand.

I've put a link on my blog Here

Sian
x

Callie said...

Very exciting! I love Dustin's images! I've added the blinky and mentioned the fun in my post today. http://craftycallie.blogspot.com/2010/01/beary-special-valentine.html

Maria said...

I'm so excited and have posted about this great news here. Congrats and can't wait to see the new release. Hugs, Maria

karen said...

Oh wow! I am so excited!
this is definately news to be shared!
www.loveink.blogspot.com

A Consuming Passion said...

Hi, I'm another Aussie who has just posted this great news on my blog and signed up to follow - don't want to miss a thing!

Fairy Cardmaker, Lisa said...

Oooo! Sounds exciting! Can't wait to see!

Nikki said...

How Amazing is this Dustin Pike joining High Hopes WOW!!!
I've put a post up and Added in your Blinkie Here
thanks for the chance
Nikki

luvmy2k9z said...

I can't wait to see the images! I am abig fan of his images and have been waiting a long time. I am a big fan of stamps in my hand!! I have now made a blog so that I can participate in all of this as I am just learning! I posted my link here announcing the hop and posted the gadget. I am all excited for Sunday!

Kelly Schelske said...

She's adorable Jeanette! Lovely colors and your coloring is so fabulous!

Claude said...

I gave you a prime spot on my blog to make sure all my readers see your blinkie!
Dustin is awesome, I can't wait!

Jennifer Dove said...

okay followed all the requirements...and even made a card.....I cant wait for the stamps. you can check it all out at http://just4funcrafts.blogspot.com .

Jenn Dove

Crazy Creations said...

I cant wait Its up on my blog ,Dustin has great inages!

Shannon Tompkins said...

I am excited to see what your new artist brings to High Hopes. Looking forward to it.

fairie said...

Oh, I love his stamps and High Hopes stamps. They are so cute and adorable.

I've become a follower, added the blinkie to my sidebar, posted a seperate blog about Introducing Sir Dustin and will tell all my friends about it.

Pick me, pick me, pick me...tehehe.

xoxo :)

Please follow this link to my blog.

Shannon said...

I'm so excited for the new release! I adore Dustin's art and I'm happy, happy, happy that I get to have rubber stamps!!! Whoo hoo! I've put the blinky up on my blog. Feel free to come by and check it out. http://www.shaunnamichelle.blogspot.com
xoxo,
Shannon

Ginny said...

what wonderful new's...two of my fave's in the one spot...i'm a follower and I put your blinky on the sidebar of my blog

Kreativmonster said...

This dragon is soooo cute! I am realy looking forward to the release of the new stamps!
I am a follower now and I have linked your blinky to my blog's candy-bar.
My blog is http://kreativmonsters.blogspot.com/

PeeJay said...

Excellent! Just love Dustin's doodlings *lol*
The link on my blog is here

craftymum said...

What a wonderful opportunity. thank you for the chance to win. I have posted on my blog and put the blinkie in my sidebar and become a follower too.
Love sarah XXX

Helen Laurence said...

awesome I just love Dustin Pike images. Here's a link to my blog post Thanks for the chance to win. I follow you on face book & I have an Ellephantastic page on facebook which I will go advertise on now for you too. Congrats also on this new venture together.
Hugs
Helen x

Drea´s World said...

WOW GREAT Dustin is so great I linked on my Sidebar!http://dreaswolrd.blogspot.com/ Bye bye your Drea

Renata van Miltenburg said...

What a great 'new' artist you have found! Love his work and I cross my fingers that I will win this fabulous blogcandy!

Warmest greetings, Renata
http://creatiefonline.blogspot.com/

Lauren Hatwell said...

Wow! Where have you been all my life? I'm fairly new to stamping and card making and already feel slightly cheated that its taken me all this time to find you. Can't wait to the see the new releases. Who doesn't love dragons for goodness sake! Good luck with the new releases. I've left details on my blog, which is at http://bluebertie.blogspot.com/2010/01/high-hopes-rubber-stamps.html.

Cherry said...

Just found you by following my friend Lauren A.K.A Bluebertie! Gorgeous stamps! Off to link you on my blog. Thanks for the chance of winning some yummy stamps. Hugs Cherry XXX

Tina said...

Oh, can't wait to see the new release! I love Dustin's digis and own many of them :) I am already a follower and I've posted your blinky on my sidebar to let everyone know: mypaperartz.blogspot.com

Gail said...

i can't wait to see the new release!! I have added the blinkie to me side bar,became a follower and I am posting it on my blog and telling my friends!!! Thanks for the chance to win!!

www.gailscraftcorner.blogspot.com

Alyssa S said...

i love Dustin Pike! This is super exciting news! Here's my link
http://critterlyss.blogspot.com/2010/01/doin-it-up-birthday-style.html

~*Joni said...

Eeeeeekkkkk! I {heart} Dustin! I became his 22nd follower when he first started out. LOL! Then I snagged him early to do an interview on my blog, he's so super awesome. I love that he dedicates his work and time to charities as well. YAY DUSTIN!! Great pairing, adorable images, adorable company. I will spread the word!! Adding the blinkie to my sidebar and blogging on this on Saturday.

Unknown said...

I can't wait for the new releases!! Dustin's images are SO cute!!

Cheri said...

Soooo exciting! I posted the blinkie in my sidebar and blogged about the awesome news here:

http://thepaperfreak.blogspot.com/2010/01/woohoo-for-dustin-hes-been-teasing-us.html

grandmalee said...

I've loved Dustin forever, but now I can't wait to see the rubbah!!! I'm off to put up the blinkie & spread the word on facebook! http://stampingwithgrandmalee.blogspot.com/

Regina said...

I'm looking forward to seeing all the new releases!
I've put blinky at my sidebar so let’s hope you get lots of people looking and I'm now a follower!

*Alison* said...

I am so excited.. HOW FUN!!!! I have done everything that was asked... I am Crossing my fingers AND TOES that I get picked.. here the link..

http://stretchnbubbles2.blogspot.com/2010/01/congrats-dustin.html

Debbie said...

I can't wait to see the full release I have posted on my blog,you can find me Here
Hugs Debbie x

Suzanne said...

Brilliant news. Dustins drawings are fantastic and have used a few in the past. Looking forward to Wednesday. Have put your blinkie in my side bar and became a follower. Thanks for the chance to win
Hugs
Suzanne x

Anne-Marije said...

What a great news! I'm a big fan of the High Hopes stamps and also a big fan of Dustin's work. So there isn't a better match than this!
I spread the news on my blog and add the blinky on my sidebar. I'm following the High Hopes blog for a long time, of course...
Thanks for the chance to win.
xxx Anne-Marije

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

I put up the blinkie, I follow and I've posted about Sir Dustin's arrival! Count me in please!

Lorraine said...

I have made and announcement on my blog and put up the blinkie!

http://plmelin.blogspot.com/2010/01/high-hopes-new-artist.html

Stephanie Zito said...

Can't wait to see the entire release! I'm already a follower and have added the blinkie to my blog here:
http://stephaniezito.blogspot.com/
to tell everyone about it! Love that dragon!

Risa said...

Whoooo Hooooooooo!!!!! I think everyone is anxiously anticipating the new High Hopes Stamps! I can't wait for the release!
hugs
Risa:)
* I am already a follower and I have posted the blinkie on my blog already:)

Jodi said...

I have been a fan of Dustin for quite awhile, so I was happy to see that his images are now going to be available in rubber. I have put the blinky on the right side of my blog, am already a follower of your blog and here is a link to my blog post. Thanks for the chance to win :)

Pink Dandelion said...

Oh fabulous, I love Dustin's doodles and have been following him for a while now. I have spread the word on my blog and added the blinkie. Can't wait for the blog hop to start. Best wishes Debs x

Susanne said...

How exciting - I`m looking forward to the new images! I have done everything that was asked... now keeping my fingers crossed!
Susanne.

designsfromwithinbycharlotte said...

Congratulations to Dustin and High Hopes...this will be a fabulous combination for sure. I've helped spread the word...the blinkie is on my sidebar and an announcement was put up today!
Hugs,
Charlotte

http://designsfromwithin.blogspot.com/2010/01/dustin-pike-joins-high-hopes-stamps.html

Fonda @Southern Scraps said...

Here is the link to my post. I'm so excited that you are adding Dustin Pike!

http://southernscraps.blogspot.com/2010/01/high-hopes-release-and-blog-candy.html

Wendy K. said...

I've added the blinkie to my blog, became a follower, and will tell my friends!

The Crafting Cook said...

Love Dustin's work! Can't wait to see the new releases. Added blinky to my sidebar to let everyone else know!!
Congrats to Dustin!

Teresa x

Mira said...

Hi, my post is here :)

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Julye said...

Hi am already a follower and now a google friend too, and have your blinkie there for all to see and to spread the news.Thanks Julye
oops here's my post thanks Julye

ellepaulette said...

I know I can't wait for these new stamps!

I did all 4 items:

http://countyourbeautifulblessings.blogspot.com/2010/01/did-you-hear-news.html

MiamiKel said...

How very exciting! I can't wit to see the new release :) I've helped shared the word and placed your blinkie on my sidebar! (http://sandcastlestamper.blogspot.com/) Thanks for the chance to win!

Diane said...

I love Dustin's images can't wait for the new release!! I have put the blinky up and I am a follower! Thanks for the chance to win.
Diane

Stephanie said...

Oh can't wait love the new images..
my post

Unknown said...

Just three more days.... I'm so curious...

Craftypat said...

These images look like so much
fun. I have added the link to my blog I am sure they will be a big hit.
http://craftypats-chaos.blogspot.com/

Carol Meadows said...

I have been a follower just not sure about the blinkie and new at the blog world and trying to put something back is new to me. So I will give it a whirl. Like this new images. Carol M in TX/carolswingster77@aol.com/ http://stampn4scraps.blogspot.com

Andrea said...

Great news. I am a follower and I posted on my blog HERE
Hugs Andrea

Heike's Creativeplace said...

Wow, what wonderful News. I linked your Blinkie on my sidebar and i'm a follower. Thanks for the great Chance.

Hugs
Heike

Mel R said...

I think it's awesome that you have Dustin designing stamps! I have been a fan of his blog & have a few of his digital images. I love the critters he draws! I think it's great that they'll be available in stamp form now. Very exciting! Looking forward to seeing what's in store for us ; )

Lynne in NI said...

Great news! Justin's drawings are just perfect for HH... can't wait to see the new release!
I posted here and added your blinkie too.
Lynne
:o)

Crazy Creations said...

I put it on my blog Im a follower to.Hugs Sarah

Courtnay's Creations said...
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Courtnay's Creations said...

I love the Canadian one! Its so hard to find really nice Canadian stamps, its so cute!
http://courtnayscreations.blogspot.com/2010/01/new-high-hopes-release.html

Here's my link! Looking forward to more!

Diane said...

Hi I forgot to leave my link to the blog hop here it is
dianesotherpassion.blogspot.com

thanks again for the chance to win

Sally Cicada Designs said...

Congratulations Tina-Marie on your new and talented artist. Dustin, the images I have seen so far are awesome!!! Don't mind sharing this news at all and I want to wish you both great success on this new venture! Can't wait to get my hands on some of this new rubber!!
Blessings,
Sarah

Niki Estes said...

The sneak peeks have been fabulous, ladies! And the new images are so adorable. I posted the news of the new release on my blog this morning. (http://nikiestes.typepad.com/my_paper_creations/2010/01/be-my-valenswine.html) Hope they fly off the shelves! :)

CanadianScraps43 said...

I can't wait for the new release of the catalog. I love your stamps and have yet to enter a contest. I need to buy your stamps soon. I have made a post about your bloghop and posted your blinkie on my blog. Check it out at http://www.relivingtomorrow.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the chance to win! God Bless you on this great journey!

Stacie (craft-princess) said...

I am a follower, blinkie is on my sidebar and my post is here.
http://craft-princess.blogspot.com/2010/01/blog-hop.html

Thanks for a chance to win!
-Stacie

Becca said...

Oh hip hip hooray..I am so excited about these new stamps. I have your blinkie and I follow the blog weekly. I am not sure how to link up. I have the High Hopes Logo on my side panel so that I or others who visit can link up to it.

Thanks for sharing these wonderful creations and hooray to sir Dustin...his characters are a special treat.

Kay D said...

Fabulous! The hop was awesome, all the Design Team members color so beautifully! I'm spreading news and keeping my fingers crossed, as I would LOVE to win some of these great stamps!
http://willtradesleepforstamps.blogspot.com/2010/01/high-hopes-blog-hop.html

Rachelle said...

thrilled that Dustin has joined with an awesome stamp co.

Payne Holler Cards said...

new to High Hopes but not to who Dustin is...very excited at chance to win new releases. I'm a follower, have posted bliny on my blog, told other and added a post about hop to my blog
here

Bastelfrosch's Kreativseite said...

Oh this would be great if I won sometimes.
I have you in my Sidbar verlinkt.
Lots of love from Germany
Annette

Tracy said...

I have added your blinkie in my sidebar and have posted. I would so love to win some of these stamps!

kandistar said...

I hope I made the deadline for this blog hop, I loved looking at all of the creations and the new releases! *Candace*

juli (sweetpz) said...

oh, i hope i'm not too late!
i forgot to leave a comment after the blog hope!
i very much enjoyed the hop!