Lora's Crazystamper Blog

Happy Halloween!!

Happy Halloween everyone!!!  One of favorite things to color is Halloween....I just love the colors associated with it.  My children who are now 29 & 17 don't do Halloween anymore but lucky for me I have tons of pictures still to scrapbook.  This is our daughter Emilee way back in 2007 dressed as a little devil....wasn't she just adorable?  I posted page 1 of this 2 page layout a while back & this page has been sitting on my desk since then just waiting to be completed.  What better day to post it then on Halloween.

For this layout I colored up Silly Spider, Peeking Froggy & Froggy Cauldron.  The backside of one of my papers had some perfect wording for this layout so I cut those out.  My lime green sparkly enamel dots were also a great addition as the color just fit Halloween perfectly.

Silly Spider Copic combo

Spider body & legs - W8, W6, W4

Hat & wand - C9, C7, C5

Yellow - Y08, Y06, Y04

Green - YG05

Froggy Cauldron Copic combo

Black - C10, C8, C5

Brown - E49, E47, E44

Fire - Y38, Y17, Y15

Frog - YG09, YG07, YG05

Bubbles - C2, C1, C0

Rocks - N6

Mouth - R20

Peeking Froggy Copic combos

Green - YG09, YG07, YG06, YG05, YG03

Black - T9, T7, T5, T3

Purple - V09, V06, V05

Yellow - Y08, Y06, Y04

Background - C2, C1, C0

Wand - T7, T5

Hope you feel crafty inspiration with today's layout, thanks so much for visiting!

Crafty hugs,

 

Wishing you a Cozy Season!

It's the middle of the week & the weekend will be here soon, yeah!!  Today I'm sharing this cutie called Round Snowman Ornament I paired this with a new sentiment called Cozy Season.  I coloured this up a while back & was just waiting for the right day to use it. 

I can't remember the last time I used circle dies, I know for sure it has been a while.  This simple card took no time to put together.  I added some Wink of Stella for sparkle, ribbon & just a couple of enamel dots.  My Christmas stash of cards is getting bigger everyday, woo hoo.

I try to keep my daily posts very short & sweet so as not to bore you.  BUT if you ever have questions about something please feel free to ask. 

Copic combos

Snowmen jackets, bow ties & hat bands - G85, G82, YG95, YG93, B97, B93

Small snow kids, hats & scarves - R85, R83, R81, B06, B04, B02

Hats, button & top of ornament - C6, C4

Orange - YR16, YR15

Mistletoe - G85, R46

Snow - C1, C0

Top & bottom of ornament - B000, B0000

Arms - E43

Thank you so much for visiting & I hope this post offers you inspiration to get crafty!

Crafty hugs,

An adorable Snow Couple!!

Happy Tuesday!  Today I'm sharing this adorable image called Snow Couple Block.  I mentioned on Sunday's post that I have several of the block images all ready so there will be a few more to come.  I chose not to put a sentiment on today's card because I wanted to leave it open to perhaps use as a Winter anniversary card later.

I broke out some dies for this card, haven't used these ones quite a while.  Both dies are older, the snowflakes are Memory Box & the Scalloped is Spellbinders.  I added Wink of Stella Clear to the snowflakes and a bit on the Snow gals pom pom & rim of her hat.  It's really hard to see in the picture but it's pretty sparkly in the real.  Since my picture taking skills are not the greatest I just wanted to mention the cardstock is actually aqua not grey.

Copic combos

Snowlady - RV19, RV17, RV14

Snowman - BG78, BG72, C10, C8, C6

Border - BG78, BG72, C5, C3, C1

Buttons - C10, C8, C6

Green - G85, G82

Red - R59, R56, R46

Noses - YR27, YR24, YR23

Thanks so much for visiting today, crafty hugs!

Sharing some Christmas Joy!

Good morning & happy Monday!  Today I wanted to share this cutie I finished up this morning.  This is Christmas Joy Snowy. 

I really enjoyed colouring the rich red on this snowman.  I always colour the red last, how about you?  I do that because I get distracted when I'm colouring sometimes & tend to mess it up.....getting the red out can be quite a chore....so for me it comes last lol. 

I used a couple of rectangle stitched dies to cut out this image...and well....I sort of cut the image out with the die on the wrong side...told you I get distracted lol.  I added some rich red organza ribbon and a few sparkly enamel dots with some Stardust Stickles on the berries & poof it was all done.

Copic combos

Green - G09, G05, G03

Red - R89, R59, R39, R37

Black - C9, C7, C5

Snow - C0, C1

Brown - E34, E33, E31

Nose - YR18, YR16, YR15

Cheeks - R01 with 0 Blender

Our High Hopes Design Team Diva's post a new card everyday over on the our Blog.  You can catch up with the gals HERE

Enjoy a wonderful day filled with crafty hugs,

 

 

Some puppy love!

Happy Sunday!  Today I'm sharing this adorable image called Dog Trio Block which I have paired with the Small Merry Christmas sentiment.  There is a whole series of block stamps from High Hopes....I have about 5 more colored & will share those cards soon.

I picked this beautiful red grosgrain ribbon I have had since my SU days because I love the color & it matched perfectly.  I have a pet peeve about grosgrain though.....I can never get my bow to stay tight....it always wants to undo itself.  Does that happen to you too?  So I played around for quite a while and ended up using my Fabri-Tac glue to hold all things where I wanted them to be...still not perfect but it was the best outcome I could hope for.  Love my Fabri-Tac!!

Another thing I need WAY more practice with is making little banners....I think I'm just lazy and don't want to do the measuring on the back of the paper in pencil.  If I did that they would be so much better....will try that for next time.

Even with all that said I think this turned out okay....another Christmas card in the done box!!!

Copic combos

Black Dog - C10, C8, C06, T9, T7, T5

Brown Dog - E59, E57, E55, E53, E51

Grey Dog - W8, W6, W5, W3, W1

Green - G28, G19, G16

Red - R59, R56, R46

Tongues - R02, R01

Blue - B99, B97, B95

Beak on bird - YR27, YR24

Background - C0

Do you want to see MORE High Hopes cards?  If so please visit the HH Blog HERE, the Diva's post a new creation everyday!

Hoping today's card makes for a brighter crafty day!

Hugs,

 

Sitting Snowy with Flake

I hope you are enjoying a lovely Saturday so far!  Today I have Sitting Snowy with Flake which I have paired with the Long Unassembled Border sentiment.

When I colored this image a few weeks ago I didn't own the patterned paper YET lol.  I went through my new stash and found the perfect paper to go with the skates...couldn't believe my luck.  I have no idea why I chose to color the skates in the Earth Tones but I suppose subconsciously I knew there was new paper in my future.

I have had the twine in my stash for at least 2 years & never used it.  You know the stuff that unravels as soon as you cut it?  Yep that's the stuff.  I took advantage of that unraveling & trimmed the ends so they are frayed.   I think this will make the perfect masculine Winter card.

Copic combos

Blue - B18, B16, B14

Red - R89, R59, R39, R37

Grey - C1, C0, C00

Beige - E43, E42, E41

Do you want to see MORE High Hopes cards?  If so please visit the HH Blog HERE, the Diva's post a new creation everyday!

Hoping today's card makes for a brighter crafty day!

Hugs,

Snowy Reflection

It's happy Friday....woooo hooo!  Today I'm sharing this cutie called Snowy Reflection which I paired with the Fancy Winter Wonderland sentiment from High Hopes.

I thought this plaid paper went so well with this image, not to mention I just couldn't wait to use it on a card.  Stardust Stickles, taffeta ribbon & enamel dots are my embellishments for this card.

Copic combos

Trees - G46, G43, G40

Brown - E49, E47, E44,

Yellow Star - Y08, Y06, Y04

Bow & Buttons - B39, B37, B34

Orange - YR18, YR16, YR15

Moon - C00, C0, C1, C3, C3 with 0 blender

Snow & Snowman (Grey) - C1, C0, C00 with 0 blender

Water - B00, B000, B0000

Reflection Nose - YR14, YR12

Reflection Snowman - C00, C0

Pond Sign - E53, E51, E50

Lights - B45, B41

Do you want to see MORE High Hopes cards?  If so please visit the HH Blog HERE, the Diva's post a new creation everyday!

Hoping today's card makes for a brighter crafty day!

Hugs,

 

You made the nice list!!

I'm feeling the chilly breeze of Winter in the air today...it's rainy & windy.  Why does Summer & Fall go by so fast?

Today I'm sharing this adorable image called Santa's List with the new sentiment Nice List from High Hopes.

I broke free from my Kraft base today and switched it up to red lol.  I added some Stardust Stickles for a nice glittery effect with some pretty organza ribbon & enamel dots, my go to embellishments.  I kept the colors darker for this card so I can use it for a gentleman I have in mind, even though it has a bow I'm sure he won't mind.

Copic combos

Red - R59, R39, R37

Black - T9, T7, T5

Skin - E000, E00, E01, E04

Letter - YR0000, YR21, YR20

Grey - C0, C1, C00 with the 0 blender

Do you want to see MORE High Hopes cards?  If so please visit the HH Blog HERE, the Diva's post a new creation everyday!

Hoping today's card makes for a brighter crafty day!

Hugs,

Noah

It's a rainy Tuesday here in Bolton, ON....perfect day for staying inside and getting some crafting done.  So glad you could pop by to see today's card.  This is Noah from High Hopes. 

So I'm not gonna lie...I was going for a certain look for Noah's dress and I had to use E55...that marker & I are not friends...just sayin'!  But I think it turned out okay and I might just use it on some other things I have planned.  It's rare that I get a chance to use gold so I took advantage with this card.  I added some gold organza ribbon with some glittery gold enamel dots.

Copic combo

Red - R89, R39, R24

Browns - E51, E53, E55, E49, E47, E44

Warm Grey - W5, W3

Grey - C2, C1, C0

Yellow - Y19, Y17, Y15

Pink - R85, R83, R81

Green - G09, G07, G06, G46, G43

Skin - E000, E00, E01, E04

Orange - YR18

Do you want to see MORE High Hopes cards?  If so please visit the HH Blog HERE, the Diva's post a new creation everyday!

Hoping today's card makes for a brighter crafty day!

Hugs,

Young Shepherd

Happy Monday, so thrilled you could join me today!  I'm sharing this sweet little stamp today called Young Shepherd from High Hopes which I paired with new Merry Christmas sentiment.  I adore this image so much....not sure if it's the sweet face on the shepherd or the adorable face on the lamb...who knows maybe both lol.

I actually got this cutie done on Saturday but just had no time to get it posted...so here it is today.  I have kept with the neutral tones for most of my inspirational cards this year.  I think it kinda fits the theme better.  Now having said that I do have one where I used bright flashy colors...that one will be posted soon.

Copic combo

Gown - W7, W5, W3

Scarf - E44, E43, E42

Trim on scarf, rope belt & shoes - YG67, YG63

Wooden Stick - E27, E25

Lamb - C3, C1, C0, T4, T3, T1

Skin - E000, E00, E01, R02, R01 (I added E04 on the shepherd's skin)

Hair - E27

Do you want to see MORE High Hopes cards?  If so please visit the HH Blog HERE, the Diva's post a new creation everyday!

Hoping today's card makes for a brighter crafty day!

Hugs,