A pretty thinking of you card made using the Thoughtful Expressions Stamp set and co-ordinating Dies by Stampin' Up! for the Ink and Inspirations Blog Hop

Hummingbird card – Ink& Inspirations Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop where we are being inspired to create by a pretty colour challenge. The inspiration picture featured a hummingbird and I loooove a hummingbird, with that in mind I made my card using the hummingbird from the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set.

 

 Colours used in this card are:

 

To recreate the hummingbird card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Starry Sky card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Scrap Basic White card

 

Using a Blending Brush, I lightly added Starry Sky ink to the centre of the 5⅛” by 3⅜” panel of Basic White card. This was then adhered to the Starry Sky layer and then to the Thick Basic White card front.

 

A pretty thinking of you card made using the Thoughtful Expressions Stamp set and co-ordinating Dies by Stampin' Up! for the Ink and Inspirations Blog Hop

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The sentiment was stamped in Starry Sky ink onto the card front.

 

A pretty thinking of you card made using the Thoughtful Expressions Stamp set and co-ordinating Dies by Stampin' Up! for the Ink and Inspirations Blog Hop

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Thoughtful Expressions Stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make a pretty thinking of you card for the Ink and Inspirations Blog Hop

The hummingbird was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto scrap Basic White card. I coloured it with the following Blends Pens – Daffodil Delight, Petunia Pop, Berry Burst and Pretty Peacock. I added the colour really lightly and used the Color Lifter to remove some of the colour and blur the edges.

 

A pretty thinking of you card made using the Thoughtful Expressions Stamp set and co-ordinating Dies by Stampin' Up! for the Ink and Inspirations Blog Hop

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The double flower was stamped with the same Memento Tuxedo Black ink and coloured using the Daffodil Delight, Petunia Pop, Berry Burst and Shy Shamrock Blends Pens.

 

A pretty thinking of you card made using the Thoughtful Expressions Stamp set and co-ordinating Dies by Stampin' Up! for the Ink and Inspirations Blog Hop

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Thoughtful Expressions Stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make a pretty thinking of you card for the Ink and Inspirations Blog Hop

The coloured images were die cut using the Thoughtful Expressions Dies. The images were then added to the card front on Dimensionals.

 

A pretty thinking of you card made using the Thoughtful Expressions Stamp set and co-ordinating Dies by Stampin' Up! for the Ink and Inspirations Blog Hop

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Thoughtful Expressions Stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make a pretty thinking of you card for the Ink and Inspirations Blog Hop

Tinsel gems and 2024 – 2026 In Color Shimmer Gems completed the card.

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A pretty shaker card made using the hummingbird from the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Hummingbird Shaker card – Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop  where we are sharing Shaker cards. I have used the gorgeous Thoughtful Expressions stamp set and dies to make my pretty hummingbird shaker card.

Colours used in this card are:

 

To recreate the hummingbird shaker card, you will need:

Pebbled Path card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pool Party card – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Softly Stippled dsp – 5½” by 3¾”
Window sheet – 3⅞” by 3⅞” – I used a cut down Clear Envelope as I couldn’t find my Window Sheet
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

Using a die from the Thoughtful Expressions I cut out a shape from the Softly Stippled dsp. From scrap Basic White card. I taped the same die to the next size up and die cut a frame from scrap Basic White card. The frame was glued to the front of the Softly Stippled dsp using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

 

A pretty shaker card made using the hummingbird from the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set by Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.com -The hummingbird from the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set used to make a pretty shaker card

The dsp was laid over the 5¼” by 3½” panel of Basic White card and the sentiment, from the Everyday Details stamp set, was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto the Basic White panel, using the die cut panel to get the positioning right.

 

A pretty shaker card made using the hummingbird from the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set by Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.com -The hummingbird from the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set used to make a pretty shaker card

Using Tear & Tape Adhesive I adhered my square of cut down Clear Envelope to the back of the Softly Stippled dsp behind the die cut shape. I suggest you use Window Sheet……… I couldn’t find mine!

 

A pretty shaker card made using the hummingbird from the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set by Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.com -The hummingbird from the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set used to make a pretty shaker card

Dimensional Strips were adhered around the negative window on the back of the dsp panel. I also added strips of Adhesive around the edges of the panel to raise it up. The Dimensional strips are slightly higher then our ordinary Dimensionals.

 

A pretty shaker card made using the hummingbird from the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set by Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.com -The hummingbird from the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set used to make a pretty shaker card

I rubbed my Embossing Buddy over the stamped Basic White panel to remove static and added a pinch of Loose Silver Sequins over the sentiment. I also added a few aqua coloured sequins from my stash. The panel of dsp was then carefully added over the Basic White panel. I pressed firmly to make sure it was well stuck down.

The whole piece was then glued to the Pool Party layer and then to the Pebbled Path card base.

I stamped the hummingbird and single flower in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto scrap Basic White card and coloured both images using the following Blends Pens – Lemon Lolly, Pool Party, Smoky Slate and Pebbled Path. I die cut them out using the Thoughtful Expressions Dies.

 

A pretty shaker card made using the hummingbird from the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set by Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.com -The hummingbird from the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set used to make a pretty shaker card

The hummingbird was added to the card front using Mini Glue Dots. I added loops of Pool Party Baker’s Twine to the back of the flower, securing it in place with Tear & Tape. The flower was then added to the card front with Mini Glue Dots.

 

A trio of Adhesive Backed Solid Gems completed the card.

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A pretty bird themed card made using the Bird's Eye View stamp set and Masterfully Made dsp by Stampin' Up!

A Little Bird Told Me card

Here is a sweet little bird told me card made using the Bird’s Eye View stamp set and the Masterfully Made designer series paper.

Colours in this project are:

 

 

To recreate the little bird told me card, you will need:

Crumb Cake card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 1½” & 4⅛”
Lost Lagoon card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Masterfully Made dsp – 5” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 4½” by 2¾”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

 

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the piece of dsp to the Lost Lagoon panel. The panel was then adhered to the Crumb Cake card base.

 

A pretty bird themed card made using the Bird's Eye View stamp set and Masterfully Made dsp by Stampin' Up!

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I added a strip of Tear ‘n Tape across the centre of the panel and used it to hold a loop of Wavy Trim in place.

 

A pretty bird themed card made using the Bird's Eye View stamp set and Masterfully Made dsp by Stampin' Up!

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Using the Nested Essential dies, I die cut a label from the 4½” by 2¾” panel of Basic White card. The cute bird was the stamped in Basic Gray ink and the glasses added in Lost Lagoon.

 

A pretty bird themed card made using the Bird's Eye View stamp set and Masterfully Made dsp by Stampin' Up!

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The following Blends Pens were used to colour in the image – Pumpkin Pie, Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie, Smoky Slate and Black.

 

A pretty bird themed card made using the Bird's Eye View stamp set and Masterfully Made dsp by Stampin' Up!

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The sentiment, from the Sweet Songbirds stamp set was stamped on the label in Pretty Peacock ink. The label was then added to the card front on Dimensionals.

 

A pretty bird themed card made using the Bird's Eye View stamp set and Masterfully Made dsp by Stampin' Up!

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A trio of Glossy Dots complete the card.

 

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Details of the products I used for this project can be found below.

Mo x

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A lovely penguin themed Christmas card made using the beautiful Sweet & Precious stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Sweet & Precious Emperor Penguins Christmas card

I am loving the Sweet & Precious stamp set and have used the penguin image to make a pretty  emperor penguin Christmas card.

Colours used to make this card are:

 

To recreate the sweet & precious emperor penguin Christmas card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Boho Blue card – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Stargazing dsp – 5 ½” by 3 ¾”
Basic White card – 4¾” by 3½”
Scrap Basic White card

 

The panel of Stargazing dsp was glued to the Boho Blue layer and then to the Thick Basic White card front using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

 

A lovely penguin themed Christmas card made using the beautiful Sweet & Precious stamp set by Stampin' Up!

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The beautiful Sweet & Precious stamp set used to make a lovely penguin themed Christmas card

Using the Scalloped Contour dies, I cut a scalloped rectangle from the 4¾” by 3½” piece of Basic White card.

 

A lovely penguin themed Christmas card made using the beautiful Sweet & Precious stamp set by Stampin' Up!

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The beautiful Sweet & Precious stamp set used to make a lovely penguin themed Christmas card

The penguin image was stamped onto the scalloped rectangle in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I stamped the same image onto Masking Paper, trimmed it out with Scissors and used it to mask off the stamped image.

 

A lovely penguin themed Christmas card made using the beautiful Sweet & Precious stamp set by Stampin' Up!

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The beautiful Sweet & Precious stamp set used to make a lovely penguin themed Christmas card

I used Post It Notes to mask off the scalloped edges and a ¾” circle, punched from another Post It Notes to mask a ‘moon’. I used a Blending Brush to add Boho Blue ink to the background. The masks were then removed. The scalloped rectangle was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

 

A lovely penguin themed Christmas card made using the beautiful Sweet & Precious stamp set by Stampin' Up!

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The beautiful Sweet & Precious stamp set used to make a lovely penguin themed Christmas card

The sentiment from the Ringed With Nature stamp set, was stamped in Night of Navy ink onto scrap Basic White card. I cut the sentiment down and added it to the card front. A trio of Iridescent Pearls completed the card.

 

A lovely penguin themed Christmas card made using the beautiful Sweet & Precious stamp set by Stampin' Up!

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The beautiful Sweet & Precious stamp set used to make a lovely penguin themed Christmas card

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Details of the products I used for this project can be found below.

Mo x

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A good luck card made for the Stamping Dreams 'Back To School' Blog Hop using the Bird's Eye View stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Good Luck card for the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop where we are sharing projects on a ‘back to school’ theme. I have chosen to make my good luck card using the sweet Bird’s Eye View stamp set.

Colours used to make my card are:

 

The stack of books was randomly stamped all over the Boho Blue card front in Boho Blue ink.

 

A good luck card made for the Stamping Dreams 'Back To School' Blog Hop using the Bird's Eye View stamp set by Stampin' Up!

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The stack of books were stamped onto the smaller panel of Basic White card using Pebbled Path ink. I stamped the same image onto Masking Paper and cut it out using Scissors. I then used it to mask of the first image. The same image was stamped again above the first and the mask removed.

 

A good luck card made for the Stamping Dreams 'Back To School' Blog Hop using the Bird's Eye View stamp set by Stampin' Up!

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Using the following Blends Pens, I coloured in the both stacks of books – Petal Pink, Balmy Blue, Fresh Freesia, Soft Sea Foam, Crumb Cake and Smoky Slate. I added the titles using a Pebbled Path Stamp ‘n Write Marker.

 

A good luck card made for the Stamping Dreams 'Back To School' Blog Hop using the Bird's Eye View stamp set by Stampin' Up!

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The sentiment, from the Charming Sentiments was stamped in Pebbled Path ink and the panel was glued to the Pebbled Path layer. The whole piece was then mounted onto the Boho Blue card front on Dimensionals.

 

A good luck card made for the Stamping Dreams 'Back To School' Blog Hop using the Bird's Eye View stamp set by Stampin' Up!

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The owl was stamped in Pebbled Path ink onto scrap Basic White card, coloured with Smoky Slate and Crumb Cake Blends Pens and cut out with Scissors. I added it to the card front on Dimensionals.

 

A good luck card made for the Stamping Dreams 'Back To School' Blog Hop using the Bird's Eye View stamp set by Stampin' Up!

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bird’s Eye View stamp set used to make a good luck card for the Stamping Dreams ‘Back To School’ Blog Hop

A trio of Tinsel gems completed the card.

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Mo x

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A hello birdies card made for the Stamp 'N Hop Blog Hop using the Bird's Eye View stamp set and Nested Essentials Dies by Stampin' Up!

Hello Birdie card for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop where we are sharing animal themed projects. I have used the Bird’s Eye View stamp set to make a pretty hello birdie card. I did go through the, are birds animals’ debate with myself but couldn’t help using this sweet birdie.

 

Colours used in this card are:

 

To recreate the hello birdie card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Azure Afternoon card – 5¼” by 3½”
Stargazing dsp – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Scrap Basic White card

 

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the Stargazing dsp to the panel of Azure Afternoon card.

I wrapped a length of Azure Afternoon Sheer Ribbon around the panel securing it on the back with Sellotape, the panel was then glued to the Thick Basic White card base.

 

A hello birdies card made for the Stamp 'N Hop Blog Hop using the Bird's Eye View stamp set and Nested Essentials Dies by Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bird’s Eye View stamp set and Nested Essentials Dies used to make a hello birdies card for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

Using the Nested Essentials dies I cut a flagged banner and a rounded corner square.

 

A hello birdies card made for the Stamp 'N Hop Blog Hop using the Bird's Eye View stamp set and Nested Essentials Dies by Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bird’s Eye View stamp set and Nested Essentials Dies used to make a hello birdies card for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

The stack of books image was stamped in Pecan Pie ink and the birdie in Pebbled Path ink. Both these images are from the Bird’s Eye View stamp set.

 

A hello birdies card made for the Stamp 'N Hop Blog Hop using the Bird's Eye View stamp set and Nested Essentials Dies by Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bird’s Eye View stamp set and Nested Essentials Dies used to make a hello birdies card for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

The following Blends Alcohol Pens were used to colour in the image – Petal Pink, Fresh Freesia, Azure Afternoon, Gray Granite & Pebbled Path. The coloured panel was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

 

A hello birdies card made for the Stamp 'N Hop Blog Hop using the Bird's Eye View stamp set and Nested Essentials Dies by Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bird’s Eye View stamp set and Nested Essentials Dies used to make a hello birdies card for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Cottage Wreath stamp set was stamped on the banner in Azure Afternoon ink. The banner was then tucked under the main image.

 

A hello birdies card made for the Stamp 'N Hop Blog Hop using the Bird's Eye View stamp set and Nested Essentials Dies by Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bird’s Eye View stamp set and Nested Essentials Dies used to make a hello birdies card for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

A trio of Pastel Sequins competed the card.

Please hop along to see what cute critters my fellow demos have chosen to showcase today. Next up is Annette Elias who always makes the most beautiful projects.

 

  1. Mo Rootes
  2. Annette Elias
  3. Vicky Wright

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Mo x

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The Sail Boat Builder Punch by Stamping Up! used to make a card for a 'By the Sea' themed team challenge

Sail Boat card

The theme for the current team challenge is ‘By the Sea’ and I have made a card using the Sail Boat Builder Punch and the Stargazing designer Series Paper.

Colours in this project are:

 

To recreate the sail boat card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Stargazing dsp – 4⅛” by 4⅛”
Basic White card – 3¾” by 3¾”
Pool Party card – 4⅛” by ⅜” x 2
Scrap Pool Party, Real Red & Pebbled Path

 

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the strips of Pool Party card to the top and bottom of the piece of Stargazing dsp. The whole piece was then glued to the Thick Basic White card base.

 

The Sail Boat Builder Punch by Stamping Up! used to make a card for a 'By the Sea' themed team challenge

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A Sail Boat card made for a ‘By the Sea’ themed team challenge using the Sail Boat Builder Punch

The sentiment, from the Sending Smiles stamp set was stamped in Night of Navy ink below the adhered panel.

 

The Sail Boat Builder Punch by Stamping Up! used to make a card for a 'By the Sea' themed team challenge

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A Sail Boat card made for a ‘By the Sea’ themed team challenge using the Sail Boat Builder Punch

A stitched circle from the Stylish Shapes dies was used to die cut a circle from the square of Basic White card. The negative piece was then mounted over the dsp panel using Dimensionals.

 

The Sail Boat Builder Punch by Stamping Up! used to make a card for a 'By the Sea' themed team challenge

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A Sail Boat card made for a ‘By the Sea’ themed team challenge using the Sail Boat Builder Punch

From scrap Pool Party, Real Red and Pebbled Path card I punched out the pieces of the sail boat using the Sail Boat Builder Punch. These were assembled inside the die cut circle on Dimensionals.

 

The Sail Boat Builder Punch by Stamping Up! used to make a card for a 'By the Sea' themed team challenge

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A Sail Boat card made for a ‘By the Sea’ themed team challenge using the Sail Boat Builder Punch

A trio of Festive Pearls completed the card.

 

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Details of the products I used for this project can be found below.

Mo x

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Perched In a Tree stamp set and Aspen Dies by Stampin' Up! and used to make a card for the Stamping With Friends partial die cutting challenge Blog Hop

Partial Die Cut Bird card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are sharing projects featuring partial die-cutting techniques. I have chosen to use the Aspen dies and the Perched In A Tree stamp set to make a get well card.

Colours used in this project are:

 

To recreate the partial die cut bird card, you will need:

Lemon Lime Twist card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Stargazing dsp – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾

The bird from the Perched In A Tree stamp set was stamped in Pebbled Path ink onto the 5” by 3½” panel of Basic White card. I placed the bird die in position and used a bit of washi tape to secure it in position. In the Cut and Emboss Machine I placed the top C plate in position covering only the top of the bird and stopping at the feet. I ran it through and then cut off the excess card either side of the bird with my trimmer.

 

Perched In a Tree stamp set and Aspen Dies by Stampin' Up! and used to make a card for the Stamping With Friends partial die cutting challenge Blog Hop

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Aspen Dies and Perched In a Tree stamp set used to make a card for the Stamping With Friends partial die cutting challenge Blog Hop

Using the following Blends Pens I coloured in the bird – Petal Pink, Lemon Lime Twist, Pebbled path and the Color Lifter.

 

Perched In a Tree stamp set and Aspen Dies by Stampin' Up! and used to make a card for the Stamping With Friends partial die cutting challenge Blog Hop

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Aspen Dies and Perched In a Tree stamp set used to make a card for the Stamping With Friends partial die cutting challenge Blog Hop

I added the branch from the Sweet Songbird stamp set in 2nd generation Pecan Pie ink and added leaves in Granny Apple Green ink. At this point I decided I would cut down the image using the largest of the stitched circles from the Stylish Shapes Dies. I used a Blending Brush to add a little Boho Blue ink to the semicircle which helps to ground the piece.

 

Perched In a Tree stamp set and Aspen Dies by Stampin' Up! and used to make a card for the Stamping With Friends partial die cutting challenge Blog Hop

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Aspen Dies and Perched In a Tree stamp set used to make a card for the Stamping With Friends partial die cutting challenge Blog Hop

The panel of Stargazing dsp was adhered to the 5¼” by 3½” panel of Basic White card using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

 

Perched In a Tree stamp set and Aspen Dies by Stampin' Up! and used to make a card for the Stamping With Friends partial die cutting challenge Blog Hop

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Aspen Dies and Perched In a Tree stamp set used to make a card for the Stamping With Friends partial die cutting challenge Blog Hop

I wrapped 2 lengths of Parakeet Party Metallic Open Weave around the panel securing them on the back with Seal+ and added some of the Lime Lime Twist Ribbon from the Duo pack in between. The panel was then glued to the Lemon Lime Twist card base.

 

Perched In a Tree stamp set and Aspen Dies by Stampin' Up! and used to make a card for the Stamping With Friends partial die cutting challenge Blog Hop

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Aspen Dies and Perched In a Tree stamp set used to make a card for the Stamping With Friends partial die cutting challenge Blog Hop

The die cut bird was then added over the ribbon on Dimensionals. And a trio of 2023 – 2025 In Color Dots were added around the topper.

 

Perched In a Tree stamp set and Aspen Dies by Stampin' Up! and used to make a card for the Stamping With Friends partial die cutting challenge Blog Hop

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Aspen Dies and Perched In a Tree stamp set used to make a card for the Stamping With Friends partial die cutting challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Ringed With Nature stamp set was stamped onto scrap Pebbled Path card in Versamark ink, covered with White Embossing Powder and heat set. The panel was then trimmed down with Scissors and added to the card front.

A very bright and cheerful card. I hope you like it.

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If you don’t have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator I would love to be yours!  If you don’t have a catalogue and live in the UK, please let me know and I will be delighted to send you one.  To order any supplies click on the “shop online” button at the top of the page. Alternatively, contact me and I would be happy to place an order for you. To join my team either click on the link above or click on the contact me button above and I will contact you with more information.

Details of the products I used for this project can be found below.

Mo x

Supplies used:

 

A pretty welcome to your new home card made using the Garden Birdhouses stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Birdhouses card Welcome Card

A pretty card to share with you today made using the sadly, about to retire Garden Birds stamp set.

 

Colours used in this card are:

 

To recreate the birdhouses card, you will need:

Old Olive card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Fresh Freesia card – 4½” by 2¾”
Basic White card – 4⅜” by 2⅝”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic Black card

 

The branch, pole, birdhouses and bird were all stamped onto the smaller panel of Basic Black card in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I used the following Blends Alcohol Markers to colour in the images – So Saffron, Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather, Pool Party, Old Olive, Smoky Slate & Ivory

 

A pretty welcome to your new home card made using the Garden Birdhouses stamp set by Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Garden Birdhouses stamp set used to make a pretty welcome to your new home card

The grass and flowers were stamped along the bottom in Old Olive ink and the flowers coloured in with dark Highland Heather Blends Marker. Using a Blending Brush I added Soft Sea Foam ink to mute the stark white of the background. The panel was then added to the Fresh Freesia panel using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

 

A pretty welcome to your new home card made using the Garden Birdhouses stamp set by Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Garden Birdhouses stamp set used to make a pretty welcome to your new home card

The tree branch was stamped along the top of the Old Olive card front in Old Olive ink and the grass and flowers added in the same way along the bottom of the card front. The coloured panel was then added overtop on Dimensionals.

 

A pretty welcome to your new home card made using the Garden Birdhouses stamp set by Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Garden Birdhouses stamp set used to make a pretty welcome to your new home card

The sentiment was stamped in Versamark ink onto scrap Basic Black card, covered it with White Embossing Powder and heat set. I then fussy cut around it with my Scissors before adding it to the card front.

 

A pretty welcome to your new home card made using the Garden Birdhouses stamp set by Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Garden Birdhouses stamp set used to make a pretty welcome to your new home card

A trio of Milky Dots completed the card.

Order goodies/Join My Team

If you don’t have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator I would love to be yours!  If you don’t have a catalogue and live in the UK, please let me know and I will be delighted to send you one.  To order any supplies click on the “shop online” button at the top of the page. Alternatively, contact me and I would be happy to place an order for you. To join my team either click on the link above or click on the contact me button above and I will contact you with more information.

Details of the products I used for this project can be found below.

Mo x

Supplies used:

Seaside Birds on the Shore

The Seaside Bay stamp set and dies were on my desk today and I used them to make a pretty thank you card by combining them with the stunning By the Bay designer series paper (dsp)..

Colours used to make this card are:

 

To recreate the birds on the shore card, you will need:

Balmy Blue card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Night of Navy card – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5⅜” by 3⅝ – rounded upper left corner
Night of Navy card – ½” wide strip
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corner

 

Using Night of Navy ink, I stamped the large bird and one of the smaller birds in Night of Navy ink onto the panel of By the Bay dsp.

 

A pretty thank you card made using the Seaside Bay stamp set and the By the Bay designer series paper (dsp) by Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Seaside Bay stamp set and the By the Bay designer series paper (dsp) used to make a pretty thank you card

The stamped dsp was then glued to the Night of Navy panel using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

 

A pretty thank you card made using the Seaside Bay stamp set and the By the Bay designer series paper (dsp) by Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Seaside Bay stamp set and the By the Bay designer series paper (dsp) used to make a pretty thank you card

The whole panel was added to the Balmy Blue card base.

 

A pretty thank you card made using the Seaside Bay stamp set and the By the Bay designer series paper (dsp) by Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Seaside Bay stamp set and the By the Bay designer series paper (dsp) used to make a pretty thank you card

I stamped the sentiment in Versamark ink onto the strip of Night of Navy card, covered it with White Embossing Powder and heat set it with a Heat Tool. I flagged the end and added it to the card front.

 

A pretty thank you card made using the Seaside Bay stamp set and the By the Bay designer series paper (dsp) by Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Seaside Bay stamp set and the By the Bay designer series paper (dsp) used to make a pretty thank you card

A trio of Milky Dots completed the card.

 

A pretty thank you card made using the Seaside Bay stamp set and the By the Bay designer series paper (dsp) by Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Seaside Bay stamp set and the By the Bay designer series paper (dsp) used to make a pretty thank you card

Order goodies/Join My Team

If you don’t have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator I would love to be yours!  If you don’t have a catalogue and live in the UK, please let me know and I will be delighted to send you one.  To order any supplies click on the “shop online” button at the top of the page. Alternatively, contact me and I would be happy to place an order for you. To join my team either click on the link above or click on the contact me button above and I will contact you with more information.

Details of the products I used for this project can be found below.

Mo x

Supplies used: