Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Merry Christmas

Hello High Hopes Fans!

We wish you and your family a Very Merry Christmas! 

"And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord."

"This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

"Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 
"Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests."

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, 
"Let us go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.
When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 
But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.

The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things in which were just as they had been told. On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given Him before He was conceived."
~ Luke 2 8:21

"After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, 
Magi from the east came to Jerusalem…
When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. 
On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and bowed down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasured and presented Him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh."
~ Matthew 2:1-11


Merry Christmas from the High Hopes Rubber Stamps

Monday, December 23, 2013

Exciting news!!

Hello High Hopes Friends!
We have some exciting news!
As we stated before, we are on a break from the challenges for the Holidays.
However, when we return, it will be our 200th Challenge!!

To celebrate, we will be hosting a special Blog Hop…

We are partnering with a few of our wonderful distributors as well:
and, of course, High Hopes Rubber Stamps!!

Mark your calendars because there will be a few prizes to be won!!

Until then, have a wonderful Christmas!!

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Challenge 199: Anything High Hopes Goes

Hello High Hopes Fans!

Thank you for playing along with last week's Metal Challenge!
The random winner is:
Congratulations, Carol Dee! 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 any time over the Holidays.

Here is her card using  Time Well Spent...

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Our new challenge is:
Anything High Hopes Goes
(Anything as long as you use a High Hopes Stamp)

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
One Crazy Stamper based out of Canada
High Hopes Website

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And now, we are being joined this week by our Special Guest…

Jesse using Christmas Pals...

And now let's see the inspiration from the Dream Team...

Anna using Nutcracker...



Alie using Herald Angel...



Now it's your turn!
Enter your project to the linky below.
If you do not have a blog, you can upload your cards to either Splitcoast Stampers or the High Hopes Facebook Page then use the link to your card in the gallery in the linky blow. Just make sure to add the DIRECT link to your cards.

This is the last challenge of the year so the ladies can enjoy the Holidays with their families. Therefore,  the challenge runs through for 3 weeks through
7pm EST Monday, January 6th.

Happy stamping!

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Challenge 198: Metal

Hello High Hopes Fans!

Thank you for playing along with last week's Santa Challenge!
The random winner is:
Congratulations, Cheryl! 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 December 17th challenge.

Here is her card using  Santa Portrait...

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Our new challenge is:
Metal
(Use something metal on your card: Charms, Metallic ribbon, metal brads/eyelets, hat pins, 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
One Crazy Stamper based out of Canada
High Hopes Website

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Before we get to the inspiration cards, we are so happy to announce that our Guest DT Donna will be staying on with us as a full time Designer!!
We are so thrilled to have her on the team! :-)

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And now, we are being joined this week by our guest for former winner…
Barbara using Havin' a Ball Snowman...

And now let's see the inspiration from the Dream Team...

Anna using Lizabeth Biking Angel...



Alie using Mildred...

Lacey using Sir Dustin...


Now it's your turn!
Enter your project to the linky below.
If you do not have a blog, you can upload your cards to either Splitcoast Stampers or the High Hopes Facebook Page then use the link to your card in the gallery in the linky blow. Just make sure to add the DIRECT link to your cards.

The challenge runs through 7pm EST Monday, December 16th.

Happy stamping!

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Challenge 197: Santa Claus is coming to Town

Hello High Hopes Fans!

Thank you for playing along with last week's Color Challenge!
The random winner is:
Congratulations, B. Brassfield! 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 December 10th challenge.

Here is her card using Snowy Portrait ...

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Our new challenge is:
Here Comes Santa Claus
(Use a High Hopes Santa on your card)

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
One Crazy Stamper based out of Canada
And now let's see the inspiration from the Dream Team...

Donna
using Father Christmas Block and Heart Dot Believe...

Anna using Woodland Santa...

Enter your project to the linky below.
If you do not have a blog, you can upload your cards to either Splitcoast Stampers or the High Hopes Facebook Page then use the link to your card in the gallery in the linky blow. Just make sure to add the DIRECT link to your cards.

The challenge runs through 7pm EST Monday, December 9th.

Happy stamping!

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Challenge 196: Color Challenge/Photo Inspiration

Hello High Hopes Fans!

Thank you for playing along with last week's Circles Challenge!
The random winner is:
Congratulations, Shari Green! 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 December 3rd challenge.

Here is her card using Birthday Fish...

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Our new challenge is:
Color Challenge/Photo Inspiration
Red, Green and Light Blue/Teal

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
One Crazy Stamper based out of Canada
High Hopes Website

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We are joined this by our Guest

And now let's see the inspiration from the Dream Team...

Donna using SNOW...

Anna using Penguin Block...


Alex. using SNOW...




Now it's your turn!
Enter your project to the linky below.
If you do not have a blog, you can upload your cards to either Splitcoast Stampers or the High Hopes Facebook Page then use the link to your card in the gallery in the linky blow. Just make sure to add the DIRECT link to your cards.

The challenge runs through 7pm EST Monday, December 2nd.

Happy stamping!