Challenge 131: 1, 2, 3 - a Recipe

Hello High Hopes Fans!!

We are back with a new challenge this week!

But first, the winner of last week's Bingo challenge is:

Edited: The Fabulous High Hopes Owner Karen has decided...

Since there were only two entries for this challenge BOTH participants will win a free stamp!!

Congratulations, ladies!

Please email me at stampandcreate@bellsouth.net with your mailing address and choice of 1 free High Hopes Stamp!

Kristine is our hostess this week and she has a Recipe Challenge for us...

1 Ribbon, 2 Patterned Paper, 3 Flowers

Just remember you MUST use a High Hopes Stamp to enter the Challenge.

One random participant will win 1 Free High Hopes stamp of your choice.

If you are in need of a High Hopes stamp, check out our Diva stores:

Lacey Stephens - Stamp and Create based out of the US

Nikki Fairbairn - Bunny Zoe's Crafts based out of the UK/Europe

Amy Wegener - Stampin' Stuff based out of Australia

High Hopes Website

This challenge runs for 1 week

Now let's check out the amazing Diva's projects for your inspiration...

Kristine using Laurie's Teapot

Alex. using Tubby Dragon

Jeanne using Daisy Button

Sirpa using Ronda Stamping Angel

Lacey using Bunny Blooms

Tanya using Hare's My Heart

Karen using Garden Gate Background

And now it's you're turn!!

Challenge 130: Bingo

Hello High Hopes Fans!!

Well, we are finally back with a new challenge this week!! Yeah!!

But first, we have a few winners!

During the latest release, we have 3 winners based on comments left on the Release Post on the Blog and on our Facebook Page.

The 1st random winner from the comments left on the Release post on the blog will receive 4 new release stamps: Trudy Osborn

The 2nd random winner from the comments left on the release post on the blog will receive 2 new release stamps: Brenda

The random winner from comments left on the Facebook page will receive 2 new release stamps: Lisa Whittemore

Please email at stampandcreate@bellsouth.net with your choice of free stamps (from the new release) and your mailing address.

Tanya is hosting our challenge this week and her challenge is: Bingo!!

Choose a row across, down, or diagonal and include all 3 items in that row on your project. Please make sure to mention which row you are using in your post.

Remember, you MUST use a High Hopes Stamp on your card to be entered into the challenge.

One random participant will win 1 Free High Hopes Stamp of your choice.

If you are in need of a High Hopes stamp, check out our Diva stores:

Lacey Stephens - Stamp and Create based out of the US

Nikki Fairbairn - Bunny Zoe's Crafts based out of the UK/Europe

Amy Wegener - Stampin' Stuff based out of Australia

High Hopes Website

The challenge will run for 1 week this time - ending at 7pm EST Monday, March 26th

If you don't have a blog, we would still love to see you enter the challenge.

You can always upload your card to Splitcoast Stampers and add that link in the linky below.

If you enter keyword "highhopes", it will show up in the High Hopes' Company Gallery.

And now let's check out our lovely Diva's Bingo creations...

Tanya using Old Friend

Right Row Down: Buttons, 2 or more patterned paper, Punches/Die cuts

Lacey using Ryan and Ansley

Bottom Row: Bling/Sparkle, Distressing, Punches/Die cuts

Karen using Fancy Birdhouse 2

Bottom Row: Bling/Sparkle, Distressing, Punches/Die Cut

Sirpa using Elmer Elephant

Top Row: Flowers, Ribbon/Lace/Twine, Buttons

Alex. using Sheila and Walkabout Wally

Middle Row Across: Charms, 2 High Hopes images, 2 or More Patterned Papers

Jeanne using Pansy Window Box Frame

Middle Row Down: Ribbon/Lace/Twine, 2 or More HH Stamps, Distressing

Kristine using Bow Lace Frame and Cute Birdy

Diagonal: Flowers, 2 High Hopes Images, Punches/Die Cuts

Anna using Laurie's Teapot

Top Row: Flowers, Ribbon/Lace/Twine, Buttons

Now it's your turn!!

Shinky Dink Tutorial by Alex.

Hello High Hopes fans!

It is Tutorial Tuesday Time!!

This week Alex. has created a fun tutorial using stamping on Shrinky-Dinks to create a fun keychain.

Shrink Plastic Key Chain Tutorial

Supplies:

Shrink Plastic

Sanding Block/paper

Waterproof stamping ink

Waterproof coloring medium

Heat gun

Hole punch

Rubber Stamp

1. Lightly sand the shrink plastic

2. Stamp the image onto the sanded portion of the plastic. For this tutorial, Alex. used Mushroom Two

3. Color the image

4. Cut around the colored image leaving room for a "handle" to attach to the keyring. Then punch a hole.

5. Using the heat tool, heat the image until it shrinks. You will want to use a long tool to hold the image still. The heat tool is very hot and will try to blog the image away if not held in place.

6. Continue to heat until the image is completely shrunk. It will start to harden.

7. When the image is completely shrunk, place a hard flat item on the image while it's still hot to help flatten the image.

8. Continue to heat for a few more seconds to set the image flat.

9. You can cover the image with clear art get for a shiny finish.

10. Once the gel is try, enjoy your new keychain!

Now it's your turn to try!!

Happy stamping!!

Not Easy Being Green Challenge winner

Hello High Hopes fans!

Well, apparently we planned the schedule poorly!

We didn't have a challenge for the release last week and now we have a Tutorial.

Therefore, we don't have a new challenge for you this week.

But there is still a chance to win free stamps!

The comments for the Release will remain open through next week.

So if you haven't left a comment on the release post - or our Facebook page - there is still time to be entered into the drawing for 3 separate candies!!

Now we have the winner of the Not Easy Being Green Challenge last week:

Congratulations, Jan Farnworth! Please email me at stampandcreate@bellsouth.net with your mailing address and choice of 1 Free High Hopes Stamp.

Here is her wonderful card using Stork with Baby Dragon...

We will be back with a new challenge next week.

In the mean time, if you create a new High Hopes card this week, feel free to post it on our Facebook page! We would love to see it!

Happy stamping!

Spring Release and stamp showcase

Hello High Hopes fan!!

Click here for our current challenge.

Well today is the day!!

Today High Hopes is releasing 9 images and 2 sentiments.

You can find them on the High Hopes Website, at some of your favorite retailers,

and at the Diva's stores now:

Lacey Stephens - Stamp and Create based out of the US

Nikki Fairbairn - Bunny Zoe's Crafts based out of the UK/Europe

All of the designs are illustrated by the talented Laurie Furnell.

We are doing something different with this release...there is no blog hop!!

That's right, we thought there were too many hops around so why make you do more work?

To celebrate the release, there will be 3 prizes up for grabs.

There will be two prizes here on the blog and another prize over at our Facebook page!!

To enter the candy, leave us a comment here and/or on our Facebook page.

Now let's check out the Diva's cards showcasing the stamps being released today...

Tanya using Laurie's Teacup (P-157)

Kristine using Fancy Birdhouse 2 (P-156)

Sirpa using Pansy Window Box Frame (S-250)

Anna using Laurie's Garden Angel (S-251)

Jeanne using Bird Told Me Sentiment (F-251), Cute Birdy (F-250), and Bow Lace Frame (S-252)

Tina using Fancy Birdhouse 1 (P-155) and Cute Birdy (F-250)

Karen using Pansy Window Box Frame (S-250)

(and BFF Girls from a previous release)

Alex. using Fancy Birdhouse 1 (P-155) and Bird Told Me Sentiment (F-251)

Lacey using Garden Gate Background (U-012)

Tanya using Laurie's Teapot (S-253) and One of those days Sentiment (F-252)

Karen using Fancy Birdhouse 1 (P-155)

Since we have a release this week, we decided not to have a new challenge.

But you can find out current challenge here.

Happy stamping and shopping!!

Spring Release Sneak Peek - Day 3

Hello High Hopes Fans!!

Click here for our current challenge.

We are back once again with the last Sneak Peek Day!!

Over the past 3 days, the Design Divas have be showcasing the stamps that are being released on Thursday. Make sure to scroll down to see Day 1 and Day 2 of the Sneak Peeks.

Tomorrow the stamps will be released

and the Divas will showcase all of the stamps here- all of them in one place!

No hopping required since we are not having a Blog Hop this time.

Today we have two more designs being showcased...

Anna using Garden Gate Background (U-012) and Cute Birdy (F-250)

(This is a large stamp measuring approximately 4"H x 5" wide).

It works well with many High Hopes image stamps or works great all on it's own

Kristine using Laurie's Garden Angel (S-251) and One of those days Sentiment (F-252)

Alex. using Garden Gate Background (U-012)

(Closer view of the image)

Sirpa using Laurie's Teacup (P-157) -

See Day 2 sneak peek for more Teacup samples

The stamps will be released tomorrow.

Also, make sure to come back to check out all of the stamps together!!