High Hopes Stamps: July 2013

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Christmas Fun is coming your way

Hello High Hopes Fans!!

We are so excited to announce that we will have a new release next week!!

The Sneak Peeks begin next Monday!

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Challenge 180: Anything High Hopes

Hello High Hopes Fans!

We will be on vacation from July 19th until July 28th. The last shipping day will be July 17th and we will resume production on July 29th.

Orders place during our vacation will be looked after as soon as we return.

We have a double for you today.
Make sure to scroll down for our new Tuesday Tutorial Post as well!

Thank you for playing along with the Water Water Everywhere Challenge!

The random winner is:

Congratulations, Minnamannan! Please email me at stampandcreate@bellsouth.net with your mailing address and choice of 1 Free High Hopes Stamp and let me know if you would like to be a guest for our August 6th challenge.
Here is her card using Peg Leg Pete...

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Our new challenge is:
Anything High Hopes Goes

Remember, you MUST use a High Hopes Stamp to enter the challenge.

If you do not use a High Hopes stamp, your entry will be deleted.

One participant will win 1 Free High Hopes stamp.

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

High Hopes Website

We are being joined this week by our guest:
Jose using Stanley Snake...

Now let's see the inspiration from the Dream Team...

Kristine
using Stanley Snake, Jungle Background, Sheila and Ssspecial Day Sentiment

Alie using Hoppy Flower Pocket...

**Make sure to check out Alie's Felt Pocket Tutorial

Anna

using Henriettas Front (yes there is also a Henriettas Backside too) and Sunnie Face...

Tanya using Boy Binky Monkey...

Lacey using Getting Spruced Up...

Lynne using Snowy Portrait...

Michelle using Kitty Tag...

Now it's your turn!
We are taking the next few weeks off because Karen and Guy are going to be on vacation and the store will be closed for shipping.
Therefore this challenge will run through 7pm EST Monday, August 5th.

Happy stamping!

Felt Pocket Tutorial by Alie

Hello High Hopes Fans!!

Click here for our current challenge

It's Tuesday Tutorial Time!!

This month, Alie has created a fun

Felt Pocket Tutorial

1. This is what you'll need:

* High Hopes stamp "Hoppy Flower Pocket"

* different colours of felt

* some dmc thread

* little magnets

* ink

* other: needle, scissors, glue

2. Stamp the image on to the different colours of felt. Leave one piece of felt seperately to use in step 3.

3a. + 3b. Stamp the image sidewise on the felt and use a template (stamped image on a piece of paper) to draw the outside lines like shown in the photo.

4. Cut all pieces you'll need from the stamped felt (just like the photo)

5. Sew the front and backside of the pocket together. Only sew the sides and the bottom, so that there will be a real pocket.

6. Glue all parts on to the front.

7. Place the little magnets. You might need to use a bit of extra glue here...

8. Glue the felt (cut out) button on the front

9. Finished! You can use it to give money in stead of a present...

So what do you think?!

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Challenge 179: Water Water Everywhere

Hello High Hopes Fans!

Thank you for playing along with the Christmas in July Challenge!

The random winner is:

Congratulations, Jose! Please email me at stampandcreate@bellsouth.net with your mailing address and choice of 1 Free High Hopes Stamp and let me know if you would like to be a guest for our July 16th challenge.
Here is her card using an oldie called Niki Sweet Tooth Elf...

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Our new challenge is:
Water Water Everywhere
**Use an image that has some water or something to do with water like: Fishing, Ocean, Sailing, Beach, Rain, Noah's Arc, Pirates, Pelicans, Whales, Water Skiing, Bath Tub, Bird Bath, etc**

Remember, you MUST use a High Hopes Stamp to enter the challenge.

If you do not use a High Hopes stamp, your entry will be deleted.

One participant will win 1 Free High Hopes stamp.

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

High Hopes Website

We are being joined this week by our guest:
Stephanie using Sweet Anabela...

Now let's see the inspiration from the Dream Team...

Kristine
using Seafloor Background, Simon, Puff Fish, and Big Lou Pirahna...

Lynne using Summer Sail Boat...

Alex.

using Lg Sunnie Face, Palm Tree, Banana Tree, Leilani, Tropical Santa,

and Fillable Beach Scene...

Alie using Beach Girl Patti...

Anna using Sea Floor Background and Puff Fish...

Michelle using April and Mr. Waddles...

Tanya using Surfer Dude Dudley...

Lacey using Surf Scene Dudley...

Now it's your turn!
This challenge runs through 7pm EST Monday, July 15th.

Happy stamping!

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Challenge 178: Christmas in July

Hello High Hopes Fans!

Thank you for playing along with the Lots of Layers Challenge!

The random winner is:

Congratulations, Stephanie S! Please email me at stampandcreate@bellsouth.net with your mailing address and choice of 1 Free High Hopes Stamp and let me know if you would like to be a guest for our July 9th challenge.
Here is her card using Sitting Buddy with Balloon...