Sweet Heart Owls...

Welcome OCS Fans;

It is time to start building up a stash of general everyday and every occasion type of cards.  As my daughter's wedding anniversary is coming up, I thought I would start with an anniversary card.

For today's card, I used the adorable Sweet Heart Owls from High Hopes Stamps. After stamping the image, I coloured it with Spectrum Noir Pencils. The heart in the upper corner is a wooden shape, that I coloured with Nuvo Persian Red Embellishment Mousse.  I then added some rhinestones to finish it off.

Supplies used:

• Stamps:  Sweet Heart Owls, Happy Anniversary (High Hopes Stamps)
• Ink:  Staz-on Jet Black
• Paper: Neenah Classic Crest White, DP -- Romance (Whimsy Stamps) -- I don't think it is in stock any more
• Spectrum Noir Pencils:  
• Essentials Set:  015, 020, 003, 004, 005, 009, 089, 091, 095 
• Nature Set:  090, 094,103
• Primaries Set: 024, 066
• Dies:  Floating Hearts Die, Peek a Boo Heart Door Die (YNS), Oval Stitched Die
• Nuvo Embellishment Mousse:  Persian Red
• YNS Gumdrops:  Cupid 

Be sure to stop by the One Crazy Stamper blog and Facebook Page for some daily inspiration from the Design Team Divas.  You can also follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

 

Hugs, 

Callie Christmas Kitty & Mischief

Welcome Everyone;

With Christmas just around the corner, it was time to put up the tree.  Well, we did but we definitely had some help from Taz the mischeivous kitten.  He is a character and Callie Christmas Kitty reminds me of what he gets up to.  Never a dull moment with him around.

After stamping the image on Neenah Classic Crest Cardstock with Staz-On Ink, I coloured it with Spectrum Noir Pencils.  Some Nuvo Crystal Glaze was added to the ornaments, and Nuvo Crystal Drops were used to create some enamel drops.

Supplies used:

• Stamps: Callie Christmas Kitty, Merry Christmas (High Hopes Stamps)
• Ink:  Staz-On Jet Black
• Paper:  Neenah Classic White, DP - Holiday Joy (Your Next Stamp), 'Twas the Nigh Before Christmas Vol. 1 (Echo Park)
• Spectrum Noir Pencils
• Essentials Set -- 009, 020, 091, 103, 112
• Nature Set -- 048, 051, 054
• Primaries Set -- 066, 107, 024, 061 
• Spellbinders Die
• Nuvo Crystal Glaze
• Nuvo Jewel Drops: Gloss Simply White 

Do stop by the One Crazy Stamper blog and Facebook Page for some daily inspiration from the Design Team Divas.  You can also follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

 

Hugs, 

Hello Sunshine!!!

Welcome back OCS fans;

There is no doubt that Spring is here.  There is the saying that says "April showers, bring May flowers!"  Well May is almost here and I have used the adorable Hedgies Spring Loaded stamp which reminds me of spring fun.  I did a CAS card this time.

Supplies used:

• Stamps:  Hedgies Spring Loaded & Hello Sunshine (Think Spring Release 2017 - High Hopes Stamps)
• Ink:  Staz-On Jet Black
• Paper:  Neenah Cardstock, DP - Perfectly Plaid - Rainbow, Watercolor Wishes both from (Lawn Fawn)
• Spectrum Noir Pencils:  Essentials Set:  004, 005, 209, 037, 067, 047; Nature Set: 094,103 (no actual colours are given with these pencils)
• Spellbinder Dies:  Fleur de Lis Squares
• Rhinestones:  Lilac

There are still a few more days to enter this month's "Think Spring" challenge for a chance to win 2 unmounted High Hopes Stamps of your choice.

Stay tuned to May 1st, as OCS' Divas will have a brand new challenge along with a new release from High Hopes Stamps.

Do check out Lora's OCS store for any supplies that you might need.

Until next time, happy crafting.

Hugs; 

Just the Two of Us!!!

Hi there OCS fans;

Where oh where does the time go.  This is the last day of January and for my card today, I have used Hal & Hootie from High Hopes Stamps "Live Love Laugh" release.

Supplies used:

• Stamps:  Hal & Hootie, Two of Us (Live Love Laugh - High Hopes Stamps)
• Ink:  Staz-On Jet Black
• Paper:  Prisma Creamy White Cardstock
• Spectrum Noir Pencils:  Branch: -- 094, 103 (Nature Set), Hootie: -- 086, 090, 103 (Nature Set) & 095, 020, 004, 005 (Essentials Set); Hal: -- 003, 004, 005, 089, 091, 095, 120 (Essentials Set)
• Spellbinders:  Deckled Rectangles and Petite Ovals Small
• Your Next Stamps Gumdrops:  Ivory
• Nuvo Glitter Drops:  White Blizzard

Do come back tomorrow for a brand new release along with a new challenge.   Do check out Lora's OCS store for new products and some great prices.

Until next time, keep crafting

Hugs;

 

That's what friends are for....

Welcome back for another crazy week and I mean it is crazy.  Christmas is 5 days away and I for one am not ready at all; shopping still to do, presents to wrap, the house is a mess and it goes on.  The good thing is that the dryer is finally fixed after three weeks, but the dishwasher now needs fixing as it has a mysterious error message.  Oh the trials of going crazy.

Anyway for my post today here at OCS, I have used the adorable stamp called "Seeds of Friendship" from the latest release of High Hopes Stamps called Woodland Friends.  I added some Flower Soft to the rabbits' tails and used Snow Writer to add some snow.

Supplies used:

• Stamps:  Seeds of Friendship, Friends are For (Woodland Friends - High Hopes Stamps)
• Ink:  Staz On Jet Black
• Paper:  DP - Winter Wishes (BoBunny)
• Spectrum Noir Pencils: Nature Set - 059, 090, 094, 103; Primaries - 078, 080, 065, 068; Essentials - 004, 005, 111, 112
• Flower Soft:  Polar White
• Nuvo Crystal Drops:  Wisteria Purple
• Snow Writer (Deco Art)

There is still plenty of time to enter this month's challenge "Always Friends", for a chance to win 2 unmounted High Hopes Stamps of your choice.

If you need any supplies or have a wish list for Santa, do visit Lora's OCS store very soon for some great products and amazing prices.  I'm sure Santa would love to help.

Until next time Merry Christmas and enjoy your time with family and loved ones.

Hugs;

 

Another Year Wiser.....

Happy Tuesday OCS Fans;

Hope you all had a good weekend and had a great Mother's Day on Sunday.  For my post today, I have used Happy Owl from the Owl Collection of the High Hopes Stamps Spring 2016 Collection.

I only used only the .07 pt svg files for the images and both the .07 pt and .14 pt svg file for the sentiment.  I mounted Happy with an Action wobble, so that he would move.  Fruit Punch Stickles was added to the flower centers.

Supplies used:

• Stamps:  Happy Owl, Tree Stump, Blossom Tree Branch, and Another Year Wiser all from the Spring 2016 Collection of High Hopes Stamps
• SVG Files:  .07 pt for Happy Owl, Tree Stump, Blossom Tree Branch, .014 pt for the glasses and both the .07  pt/.14 pt for the sentiment Another Year Wiser (Spring 2016 Collection of High Hopes Stamps)
• Ink:  Staz On Jet Black
• Paper:  Prisma Creamy White Cardstock
• Spectrum Noir Pencils:  Tree Stump - 100, 101, 102, 098, 111, 110 (Marine Set); Blossom Tree Branch - 029, 035, 034, 050, 104, 099 (Primaries Set); Happy Owl - 003, 004, 005, 009, 015, 020, 089, 091, 095 (Essentials Set)
• Action Wobble
• Stickles:  Fruit Punch

Do enter this month's challenge which is "Anything Goes".  We would love to see your creations.  For any supplies that you might need, check out Lora's OCS store.

Until next time, Happy Crafting.

Hugs, 

Witchy Poo Stirring Brew!!

Hi Fellow Crafters;

Hope you all enjoyed the long weekend and had a good Thanksgiving with family.  Halloween will soon be here, and I have used an older High Hopes Rubber Stamp called "Witchy Poo Stirring Brew" for today's post.  I thought I would try and make her look a bit funky.. I'm not sure whether I did or not.  I coloured in non traditional witch colours if there is such a thing.

Supplies used:

• Stamp:  Witchy Poo Stirring Brew (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
• Paper:  Spectrum Noir, DP - Frightful (My Minds Eye)
• Spectrum Noir Blendable Pencils: Essentials Set --  047, 058, 021, 015, 005, 004, 009, 119, 120, 112, 037, 039, 042, 089; Primaries Set -- 017, 082, 104, 107, 087
• Baker's Twine 
• Glossy Accents
• Fright Delight Buttons (BoBunny)

Do play along with this month's challenge.  Check out Lora's OCS store for any amazing supplies that you either want or need.

Until next time, happy crafting

Hang Ten Dude!

Hello crafty friends! The other day my sister and I were talking about moving to Hawaii and becoming hula dancers after seeing Polynesian dancers at the Port Credit water festival. So this is my Polynesian inspired surfer dude. I ripped and layered dp to create the water, then popped up the layers. I also paper pieced the surf board and added wink of stella to the wave.

My Supplies

 

 

Spectrum Noir Pencils

Hair-120+Black Prismcolour Pencil, Skin- 087+089+ Henna Prismacolor, Water-052+061, Shorts-015+020+022+052. 

Peony Posey

Hi Fellow Crafters,

April, is certainly passing quickly and with it we are definitely into Spring with April Showers which will bring May Flowers.

For my post today here at OCS, I have used the new Peony Posey stamp from IndigoBlu.  I used the Spectrum Noir pencils to colour the flowers and then went over them with the Clear Wink of Stella to add a bit of glitter.  Before cutting the photo corners some Stick It Adhesive was added to the back of the cardstock.  This adhesive is great for dies where glue doesn't work as well.

Supplies used:

• Stamp:  Peony Posey (IndigoBlu)
• Spectrum Noir Pencils:  Leaves: 050, 052 (Primaries Set); Peonies - small flowers: 041, 036 (Floral Set); Large flowers: 040, 038, 083 (Floral Set)
• Wink of Stella: 999 - Clear, 042 - Dark Green, 102 - Silver
• Dies:  Whimsy Corner Dies
• Stick it Adhesive

You still have some time to enter this month's "Anything Goes" challenge for a chance to win a prize pack from OCS.   For any supplies that you need check out Lora's OCS online and the brick and mortar stores.  New products are arriving daily and the prices are amazing.

Until next time, keep crafting and have some creative fun.

Hugs.

Selfie!

Hello crafty peeps, today I'm keeping it CAS. This type of card is hard for me because I love embellishments, but I really do like how CAS cards look. So heres mine... and instead of using design paper I used embossing paste and stencilled with my new mixed media dies.

Supplies- Uptown Girls Samantha and Sierra Take a Selfie(Stamping Bella), Embossing Paste-White(Studio 490), Gems-Crystal(Forever In Time), Thinlits-Mixed Media Dies(Sizzix)

Spectrum Noir Pencils- Primaries set and Essentials set

Have a Great Day!!!

Hi Fellow Crafters;

I hope you all had a good Family Day and enjoyed the time with your family.  The weather is finally warming up for a change after the cold weekend.  Here at OCS, we are having a "Red, White and a Die" challenge and the design team are using the January release of High Hopes Rubber Stamps.

For my post today, I have used the adorable Favourite Honey Bear.  I coloured the image with the Spectrum Noir Pencils, added Ranger Distress Ink to the image.  I hand wrote the sentiment as I didn't have a suitable sentiment.  The hearts were coloured with a red Stella of Wink, and the clear was used for the honey and flower centers. The mesh was from my stash.

Supplies used:

• Stamp:  Favourite Honey Bear (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
• Ink:  Staz-On Jet Black, Rangers Distress Inks:  Mowed Lawn and Salty Ocean
• Paper:  Prisma Creamy White Cardstock
• Spectrum Noir Pencils:  05, 120, 1112, 117, 015 (Essentials); 113, 108 (Nature); 027, 024 (Primaries)
• Spellbinders:  Exquisite Circles, Heart Squares
• Wink of Stellla:  Red and clear

There is still plenty of time to enter this month's challenge for a chance to win a prize pack from OCS.  If you are in need of some retail therapy, check out Lora's brick and mortar and online OCS stores for some amazing products and prices.

Until next time, keep crafting up a storm and enjoy yourself. 

Hugs,

Just for You!!!

Hi Fellow Crafters;

Another week has gone by and January is almost over.  The OCS Design Team has been busy colouring up a storm with the latest release of the High Hopes Rubber Stamps.

For my post today, I have used this adorable Hedgy has Flowers stamp.

Supplies used:

• Stamps:  Hedgy has Flowers (High Hopes Rubber Stamps), Friendship Ticket Sentiments (Whimsy Stamps)
• Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black and Summer Sky Dew Drop
• Paper: Prisma Creamy White Cardstock, DP - Fresh Air- Gentle Breeze (Simple Stories)
• Spectrum Noir Pencils:  004, 005, 003 (Essentials Set); 111 (Nature Set); 102, 103 (Marine Set); 08, 018, 041, 030 (Floral Set); 065, 068 (Primaries Set)
• Dies:  Standard Circles Large (Spellbinders); Butterflies (Impression Obsession); Ticket Die (Whimsy Stamps)
• Flower Soft:  Shamrock Green
• Your Next Stamp Gumdrops:  Clear

There is still time to enter this month's Blue, White and an Embellishment challenge, for a chance to win a prize pack from OCS.  Check out Lora's OCS store for all the supplies that you  need to finish your project.  While you are at it, take a peak at all the pre-orders that are going up for new products that are being released.

In the meantime, keep crafting and have fun.

Hugs

Happy Holidays!!

Hi Fellow Crafters;

As the last long weekend of the year is over, this means that Christmas is approaching and will be here before we know it.  OCS is showcasing High Hopes September Halloween/Christmas Release.

For today's post I have used the adorable Christmas Bear stamp and the background stamp (Winter Wonderland) is an older High Hopes stamp.

Supplies used:

• Stamp:  Christmas Bear (High Hopes), Winter Wonderland (an older High Hopes Stamp)
• Ink:  Staz-On Jet Black
• Paper:  Vanilla Cardstock, DP - 25th & Pine (Basic Gray) -- last year's release
• Spectrum Noir Pencils: All Trees -- 054, 057, 059, 060 (Nature Set); Tree Trunk -- 103 (Nature Set); Bear -- 108, 113 (Nature Set) and 004 (Essentials Set); Hat -- 025, 026 (Floral Set)
• Flower Soft:  Polar White
• Stickles:  Holly
• Peel Off Stickers: Gold Border
• Brads and Sentiment are from the 25th & Pine Basic Gray Collection (last year's release)

There is still plenty of time to enter this month's Halloween/Christmas challenge for a change to win a prize pack from OCS.  In the meantime while you are thinking of your project, anything that you need can be found at Lora's online and Brick and Mortar stores.

Until next time, keep crafting and enjoy your creativity.

Hugs,

Peace on Earth!

Hi Everyone;

The OCS design team this month is showcasing the newest release of High Hopes Rubber Stamps, and are these stamps cute and adorable.  The release includes both Halloween and Christmas stamps.

For my post today, I have used the adorable Angel Trio stamp.

Supplies used:

• Stamp:  Angel Trio (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
• Ink:  Staz-On Jet Black
• Paper:  Prisma Creamy White Cardstock, DP - Joyous (My Mind's Eyes) with matching Decorative Brads and Gems
• Spectrum Noir Pencils:  Skin - 003, 005, 009 (Essentials); Hair - 091, 095 (Essentials); 013, 024, 027, 050 (Primaries); 059, 060 (Nature); 047, 015 (Essentials)
• Wink of Stella: 000 - White, 020 - Red, 042 - Green, 999 - Clear
• Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 03 - Red, 07 - Olive
• Glitter Ritz:  Cool Highlight
• Art Glitter Institute:  Faux Snow
• Peel Offs

There is plenty of time for you to enter this month's challenge, for a chance to win a prize pack from OCS.  For any supplies that you might need or want can be found at Lora's OCS store.  Until the next time keep crafting, be creative and have fun.

Let Your Light Shine Bright!!!!!

Hi All;

It is another Wacky Wednesday, and as school starts in a couple of weeks the summer is almost over.  I hope the OCS design team has given you all lots of inspiration during this month.  For my post today, I have used the stamp set called Guiding Light from Whimsy Stamps.

Supplies used:

• Stamp:  Guiding Light (Whimsy Stamps)
• Ink:  Staz-On Jet Black
• Paper:  Creamy White Cardstock
• Spectrum Noir Pencils:  Lighthouse - 024, 027, 015, 084, (Primaries Set), 112 (Essentials Set); House - 024, 027 (Primaries Set), 089, 091 (Essentials Set); Water - 067, 073 (Essentials Set); Grass & Rocks - 086, 057 (Nature Set); Sky - 062 (Nature Set); Anchor & Wheel -084, 087 (Primaries Set)
• Spellbinders:  Elegant Ovals, Labels Twenty-Five
• American Crafts:  Hemp & Twine
• Wink of Stella:  Clear

Hope you have had a great summer and have gotten some inspiration from the gals of the OCS Design Team.  Any supplies you need, can be found at Lora's OCS store. Until the next time keep crafting.

Sending You Thanks!!!!

Hello All;

I hope you all are having a good summer.  July is almost over which means the summer holidays are half over for the children and yes school supplies are already in the stores.  We have been having a Creative Inspiration for July here at OCS and hope you all have been inspired by the OCS Design Team gals who have done some fabulous cards.

I have had some more fun playing with the Elizabeth Craft Designs Dies.  This time I used the Accordion Circle Card and the Square with Circle Frame Edges.

Outside of Card

Inside of Card

Supplies used:

• Stamp:  Spring Owl with Sentiments (Your Next Stamp)
• Ink:  Staz-On Jet Black
• Paper:  Prisma Creamy White Cardstock
• Spectrum Noir Pencils: 
• Watering Can -- 112, 117, 119, 120 (Essential Set)
• Owl -- 090, 094, 103 (Nature Set)
• Hat -- 010, 013, 084 (Primaries Set) and 017 (Essential Set)
• Flowers -- 023, 025 (Floral Set)
• Grass -- 060, 049, 059 (Nature Set)
• Dies:  Accordion Circle Card , Square with Circle Frame Edges (Elizabeth Craft Designs)
• Flower Soft:  Shamrock Green 

Stop by Lora's store for any supplies that you might need or would like/want.  I hope you have gotten some inspiration from the OCS DT gals.  Keep crafting, and be creative while enjoying the rest of the summer.

Inspirational Time

Hello Fellow Crafters;

It is Wacky Wednesday again, and for our Inspirational July here at One Crazy Stamper I am showcasing a Heartfelt Creations stamp called Vintage Watering Can.  As this is a versatile card and can be used as a "Birthday", or "Thinking of You", or "Sending Happy Thoughts", or "Wishing you Well" type of card, I decided not to add a sentiment at this time.

 Supplies used:

• Stamp:  Vintage Watering Can (Heartfelt Creations)
• Ink:  Staz-On Jet Black, Antique Linen Distress Ink (used to ink the edge of the image)
• Paper:  Prisma Creamy White Cardstock
• Spectrum Noir Pencils:  Watering Can - 112, 117, 119; Flowers - 020, 022; Leaves and grass - 047, 056, 058
• Spellbinders:  Decorative Labels Thirty-Four
• Memory Box:  Wildflower Corner
• Peel Offs:  Glitter Dots and Butterflies

Do you check the rest of the OCS DT posts for more inspiration.  Also check out Lora's store OCS for some amazing sales and the PreOrder Section as tons of new products will be arriving.

Until next time keep crafting, have fun and don't be afraid to try something new whether it be a new product or technique.

Sending Special 'Tweets"!!!!

Hi All;

It is Inspirational Month here at OCS, and for today's post I have used this adorable stamp set called Dynamic Duo (Your Next Stamp) and the Accordian Oval Card Die Set and Oval Flourish Frame Edges from Elizabeth Craft Designs. The edges were used to decorate the two panels of the card.

This is what the card looks like when it is opened up.

This is the front of the card when it is closed.

 

This was the first time that I had use these dies and they are kind of neat for the pop up effects. I still need to work at them, and the adhesive that I used didn't seem to adhe very well.

Supplies used:

• Stamp:  Dynamic Duo and sentiment (Your Next Stamp)
• Ink:  Staz-On Jet Black
• Paper: Prisma Cardstock, Shimmer Sheetz - Iridescent Sampler (Elizabeth Craft Designs)
• Spectrum Noir Pencils:  Primaries Set for the birds -- 068, 065, 017 for the beak; Nature Set for the leaves -- 046, 049; Essentials Set  for the Tree -- 089, 095, 091
• Resist Chalk Edger:  Pastel Brown (used to ink the edge around the birds and tree)
• Eliazabeth Craft Designs:  Accordian Oval Card and Oval Flourish Frame Edges 
• Spellbinders:  Petite Ovals Small
• Impression Obsession Die:  Butterflies

Stop by Lora's store for any supplies that you might need or would like/want.  I hope you have gotten some inspiration and be happy crafting something creative.  Until next time happy crafting.

Wishing you a Magical Day!!!

Hi Everyone;

Wacky Wednesday has rolled around again, and for my post for OCS, I have used adorable stamp called "Magical Birthday" from Your Next Stamp.  I used the Heartwood Stencil from Memory Box as a background.  I coloured it with 3D Stamp Paint (Viva Decor), and used a Peel Off Sticker for inside the circle and around the outside.  I used the new Spectrum Noir Pencils which are very easy to use and give nice results.  They are currently out of stock, but I understand from Lora that more are on the way.

Supplies used:

• Stamp:  Magical Birthday (Your Next Stamp)
• Ink:  Staz-On Jet Black
• Paper:  Prisma Cardstock
• Spectrum Noir Pencils:  Skin -- 004, 005, 009 (Essential Set); Hair - 090, 094,102 (Nature Set); Dress -- 037, 042 (Essentials Set) and 040 from the Floral Set; Shoes -- 006 (Floral Set); Hat -- 119, 117 (Essentials Set), Bunny -- 086 (Nature Set); Balloon -- 036 (Nature Set)
• Atyou Spica Glitter Pens:  00 - Clear, 21 - Lipstick, 02- Pink, 01 - Lavender, 11 - Gold, 05 - Lemon, 06 - Melon, 08 - Turquoise, 03 - Red
• Spellbinders:  Lacey Circkles and A2 Distressed Edges
• Memory Box Stencil:  Heartwood
• 3D Stamp Paint (Viva Decor):  Lime Green, Rose and Violet
• Peel Off Stickers

Do check out what the rest of the OCS Design Team is doing for the month of July.  This is a Creative Inspiration month and we sure hope we are giving you inspiration to be creative.  For any supplies you need, hop over to Lora's OCS store and see all the new products arriving daily.

Until next time, keep crafting.