A pretty card made for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop using the lovely Stylish Sketches stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Stylish Leaves for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

Posted on August 29, 2022August 14, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop where we are sharing projects made using products from the second Sale-a-Bration offering which ends in a couple of days. I have used the lovely Stylish Sketches stamp set to make a pretty stylish leaves card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the stylish leaves card, you will need:

Crumb Cake card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Balmy Blue card – 4⅛” by 3⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 4” by 3” – rounded upper left corner
Scrap Petal Pink card
Petal Pink card – 1” wide
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”

I randomly stamped the leafy image all over the smaller panel of Basic White card in Early Espresso ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A stylish leaves card made for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop using the Stylish Sketches Dies

Using the following Blends Alcohol Pens I coloured in the images – Old Olive, Natural collection SU300, Pumpkin Pie and Petal Pink I used the light Balmy Blue Blends Pen and the Color Lifter to outline each image and ‘ground’ the pattern.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A stylish leaves card made for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop using the Stylish Sketches Dies

The stamped panel was glued to the Balmy Blue panel with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A stylish leaves card made for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop using the Stylish Sketches Dies

I used the leafy image to stamp around the edge of the Crumb Cake card base using Crumb Cake ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A stylish leaves card made for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop using the Stylish Sketches Dies

Using Tear ‘n Tape to adhere the Natural Finish Ribbon to the long strip of Petal Pink card and added it to the card front with liquid glue. The stamped panel was added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A stylish leaves card made for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop using the Stylish Sketches Dies

I stamped the sentiment, from the Penguin Place stamp set in Early Espresso ink onto a scrap piece of Petal Pink card. I flagged the end and tucked it under the raised panel. A trio of Fine Sparkle Gems completed the card.

Such a pretty card, I hope you like it

Please continue to hop on as I am sure my stamping friends have lots of lovely projects to share with you today.

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A duo of pretty flowers made using the Wonderful World stamp set and designer series paper by Stampin’ Up!

A Duo of Pretty Flowers card

Posted on August 23, 2022August 11, 2022 by Mo Rootes

I have used two flowers from the Wonderful World stamp set and the Stitched Greenery Die for today’s card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the wonderful Iris card, you will need:

Rich Razzleberry card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Mossy Meadow card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Rich Razzleberry card – 3” by 2½” x 2
Basic White card – 2½” by 2¼” x 2
Wonderful World dsp – 3 ¾” by ½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

I ran the 5¼” by 3½” panel of Basic White card through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine with the pretty Stitched Greenery Die then glued the panel to the Mossy Meadow layer with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. I wrapped a length of Gold Shimmer Ribbn around the panel, securing it on the back with Sellotape and added it to the Rich Razzleberry card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Wonderful World stamp set and designer series paper by Stampin’ Up! used to make a pretty duo of flowers

Using the Beautiful Shapes dies, I cut two hexagons from the small pieces of Basic White card and two slightly larger hexagons from the Rich Razzleberry card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Wonderful World stamp set and designer series paper by Stampin’ Up! used to make a pretty duo of flowers

Using a Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Write Marker I added ink to the cornflower. I used a Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Write Marker to add colour to the stem and leaves. I huffed on the inked stamp and stamped it onto one of the Basic White hexagon.

! used to make a pretty duo of flowers

I inked up the rose image in the same way using the Melon Mambo Stampin’ Write Marker. The two flowers were then added to the Rich Razzleberry hexagons and then to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Wonderful World stamp set and designer series paper by Stampin’ Up! used to make a pretty duo of flowers

The sentiment, from the Go To Greetings stamp set was stamped in Melon Mambo ink onto scrap Basic White card and die cut using a label from the Stylish Shapes Dies. It was tucked under the flower and secured with liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Wonderful World stamp set and designer series paper by Stampin’ Up! used to make a pretty duo of flowers

A trio of Brushed Brass Butterflies completed the card.

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A pretty card made using the Perfect Pomegranate stamp set by Stampin' Up! used with the masking technique for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Perfect Pomegranate for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Posted on August 6, 2022July 26, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are sharing projects using the masking technique. I have used the Perfect Pomegranate stamp set to make my card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the perfect pomegranate card, you will need:

Petal Pink card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Merry Merlot card – 5⅜” by 3⅝” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5 ½” by 3 ¾” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – ⅜” strip

I stamped a pomegranate in Merry Merlot ink onto the smaller panel of Basic White card. I stamped the same image onto a piece of Masking Paper and cut it out using sharp Scissors to create a mask. I placed the mask over the stamped image and stamped it again overlapping. The mask was then removed.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Perfect Pomegranate stap set used to make a card using the masking technique for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The leafy branch was stamped in Garden Green ink in the upper left corner and the upper right corner.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Perfect Pomegranate stap set used to make a card using the masking technique for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

I inked up the flower stem with Garden Green ink and the flower with Petal Pink ink. Using a Dauber, I added Calypso Coral ink to the flower and stamped it down.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Perfect Pomegranate stap set used to make a card using the masking technique for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Pool Party ink was added to the background using a Blending Brush and I added some small dots to the background in the same Pool Party ink.

The stamped panel was glued to the Merry Merlot layer and then to the Petal Pink card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Perfect Pomegranate stap set used to make a card using the masking technique for the Stamping With Friends Blog Ho

The sentiment, from the Art Gallery stamp set was stamped in Merry Merlot ink onto the strip of Basic White card, trimmed down and added it to the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Perfect Pomegranate stap set used to make a card using the masking technique for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Iridescent Rhinestones completed the card.

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Diving Hippo card for the Sale-a-Bration Blog Hop

Posted on August 4, 2022August 1, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Sale-a-Bration Blog Hop where we are sharing projects made using………you’ve guessed it……..Sale-a-Bration products. I have made a sweet diving hippo card using the Hippiest Hippos stamp set and the Rings of Love dsp, both Sale-a-Bration choices.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the diving hippo card, you will need:

Mint Macaron card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Starry Sky card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Rings of Love dsp – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White & Starry Sky card

Using the seaweed images from the Whale Done stamp set I stamped the fronds of seaweed, in Evening Evergreen along the bottom of the panel dsp.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A diving hippo card made using the Hippiest Hippos stamp set and Rings of Love dsp for the Sale-a-Bration Blog Hop

The fish were then stamped in Bermuda Bay ink. The stamped dsp was then added to the Starry sky layer using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. The panel was then added to the Mint Macaron card base using the same liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A diving hippo card made using the Hippiest Hippos stamp set and Rings of Love dsp for the Sale-a-Bration Blog Hop

I stamped the sweet little hippo in Smoky Slate ink and used Smoky Slate Blends Pens to colour in the head and the body. Gray Granite Blends Pens were used to colour the tummy and face of the hippo.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A diving hippo card made using the Hippiest Hippos stamp set and Rings of Love dsp for the Sale-a-Bration Blog Hop

I added a little Flirty Flamingo to the ears and the mouth.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A diving hippo card made using the Hippiest Hippos stamp set and Rings of Love dsp for the Sale-a-Bration Blog Hop

The hippo was then die cut using the Hippo dies. I also die cut the snorkel and face mask from scrap Starry Sky card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A diving hippo card made using the Hippiest Hippos stamp set and Rings of Love dsp for the Sale-a-Bration Blog Hop

Using a Mint Macaron Blends Pen I coloured the white border around the die cut hippo, added the mask and snorkel with liquid glue and added the hippo to the card front on Dimensionals.

Such a pretty card. I hope you like it.

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A pretty house themed thank you card made using the Sale-a-Bratio dsp called Rings of Love by Stampin' Up!

Houses card

Posted on July 29, 2022July 25, 2022 by Mo Rootes

I am loving the Ringed With Love Designer Series Paper which is one of the items you can choose for free with a £50 order from the Sale-a-Bration Brochure and I have used it to make a thank you card featuring houses.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the houses card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Night of Navy card – 5⅜” by 3⅝” – rounded upper left corner
Ringed with Love dsp – 5¼” by 3½” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 2” by 2”

I used Multicoloured Liquid Adhesive to glue the panel of dsp to the Night of Navy layer.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The gorgeous Ringed with Love Dseigner Series Paper used to make a pretty house themed thank you card

A length of Parakeet Party Woven Metallic Ribbon around the panel, twice and secured in place with Sellotape.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The gorgeous Ringed with Love Dseigner Series Paper used to make a pretty house themed thank you card

The sentiment, from the Cup of Tea stamp set was stamped in Night of Navy ink onto the small square of Basic White. This was die cut using the Stylish Shapes dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The gorgeous Ringed with Love Dseigner Series Paper used to make a pretty house themed thank you card

The sentiment was added to the card front with Mini Glue Dots. These give a little height but won’t increase the postage.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The gorgeous Ringed with Love Dseigner Series Paper used to make a pretty house themed thank you card

A trio of Champagne Rhinestones completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The gorgeous Ringed with Love Dseigner Series Paper used to make a pretty house themed thank you card

I hope you like it.

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Christmas cards made using the Spruced Up stamp set and Dies for the Christmas Stampathon

Spruced Up cards for the Christmas Stampathon

Posted on July 27, 2022July 26, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing the cards made for the monthly Christmas Stampathon where we design a minimum of 5 cards each month. This month we have a sketch for inspiration and I have used the Spruced Up stamp set and Dies for my cards.

Colours used in these cards are:

To recreate one card, you will need:

Pool Party & Soft Sea Foam cards & Envelope
Basic White card – 4½” by 3¼”
Scrap Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce, Gold Glimmer Paper & Basic White card

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Spruced Up stamp set and Dies used with the In The Clouds Embossing Folder to make cards for the Christmas Stampathon

I used one of the edge dies from the Blossoming Happiness Dies to decorate to sides of the Basic White panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Spruced Up stamp set and Dies used with the In The Clouds Embossing Folder to make cards for the Christmas Stampathon

The Basic White panel was then embossed using the In The Clouds Embossing Folder. The embossed panel was then glued to the front of one of the Pool Party card bases.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Spruced Up stamp set and Dies used with the In The Clouds Embossing Folder to make cards for the Christmas Stampathon

I stamped a number large and small trees in either Cherry Cobbler and Shaded Spruce onto scrap Basic White, Cherry Cobbler and Shaded Spruce card. These were then die cut using the Spruced Up Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Spruced Up stamp set and Dies used with the In The Clouds Embossing Folder to make cards for the Christmas Stampathon

The large and small trees and tree outlines were then arranged on the card front. The solid tree was added on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Spruced Up stamp set and Dies used with the In The Clouds Embossing Folder to make cards for the Christmas Stampathon

The sentiment from the Peaceful Deer stamp set was stamped in Cherry Cobbler ink onto strips of Basic White card and trimmed down. It was added to the card front with a dimensional and a dab of glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Spruced Up stamp set and Dies used with the In The Clouds Embossing Folder to make cards for the Christmas Stampathon

Stars were die cut from Gold Glimmer paper using the Spruced up Dies and added atop the trees with s piece of Dimensional.

Pretty cards, I hope you like them.

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The Pool Party and Soft Sea Foam cards and Envelopes used with the Wonderful World stamp set to create a pretty floral card

Sweet Sorbet Flowers

Posted on July 26, 2022July 20, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Here is a card made using the pretty Wonderful World flower and Sweet Sorbet ink.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the sweet sorbet flower card, you will need:

Pool Party & Soft Sea Foam Cards & Envelope
2022 – 2024 In Color dsp – 4½” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 4½” by 3¼”

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the panel of 2022 – 2024 In Color dsp to the Soft Sea Foam card base at an angle. The card base was from the pack one of Pool Party & Soft Sea Foam Cards & Envelopes which are one of the free choices from the July-August 2022 Sale-a-Bration offering.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Wonderful World stamp set used with the Pool Party and Soft Sea Foam cards and envelopes, a Sale-a-Bration option from Stampin’ Up!

Using the Scalloped Contour Dies, I die cut a scalloped rectangle from the panel of Basic White.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Wonderful World stamp set used with the Pool Party and Soft Sea Foam cards and envelopes, a Sale-a-Bration option from Stampin’ Up!

I inked up the flower heads using a Sweet Sorbet Stampin’ Write Marker and the stem and leaves with a Pear Pizzazz Stampin’ Write Marker. I huffed on the stamp to re-moisten the ink and stamped the flower onto the scalloped rectangle.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Wonderful World stamp set used with the Pool Party and Soft Sea Foam cards and envelopes, a Sale-a-Bration option from Stampin’ Up!

The sentiment from the Soft Seedings stamp set, was stamped in Granny Apple Green ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Wonderful World stamp set used with the Pool Party and Soft Sea Foam cards and envelopes, a Sale-a-Bration option from Stampin’ Up!

I added pieces of Sweet Sorbet Metallic Woven Ribbon to the upper right and lower left corner of the stamped rectangle, securing on the back with Sellotape. The panel was added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Wonderful World stamp set used with the Pool Party and Soft Sea Foam cards and envelopes, a Sale-a-Bration option from Stampin’ Up!

I added a trio of Brushed Brass Butterflies to complete the card.

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Stampin' Up's! Wonderful World stamp set and dsp, one of the Sale-a-Bration offerings, used to make four pretty floral cards.

Wonderful World Floral cards

Posted on July 20, 2022July 15, 2022 by Mo Rootes

I have used the gorgeous Wonderful World dsp to make four pretty cards. All the cards were made using the large flowers which I had fussy cut from the dsp.

Colours used in these projects are:

Iris card

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Wonderful World dsp – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 4” by 2¾”
Mossy Meadow card – 6” by ¼” x 2

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The beautiful Wonderful World stamp set and designer series paper by Stampin’ Up! used to make four beautiful cards

I die cut a scalloped rectangle using the Scalloped Contour dies and stamped the sentiment from the Wisteria Wishes stamp set at the bottom in Rich Razzleberry ink.

The fussy cut iris was then added in the centre with liquid adhesive.

The strips of Mossy Meadow card were glued, at an angle to the piece of dsp and the whole piece was glued to the Thick Basic White card front.

The scalloped rectangle was then added to the card front on Dimensionals

I coloured a trio of Classic Matte Dots with a Blackberry Bliss Blends Pen and added them to complete the card.

Periwinkle card

Mossy card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5⅝” by 3⅞” – rounded upper left corner
Wonderful World dsp – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5 ½” by 3 ¾” – rounded upper left corner – for the inside
Basic White card – 4” by 2¾”

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The beautiful Wonderful World stamp set and designer series paper by Stampin’ Up! used to make four beautiful cards

The piece of dsp was glued to the larger Basic White panel and wrapped 2 pieces of Parakeet Party Woven Metallic Ribbon around the panel, adhering it on the back with Sellotape. The whole panel was glued to the Mossy Meadow card front.

I die cut a scalloped rectangle using the Scalloped Contour dies and stamped the sentiment from the Cup of Tea stamp set at the bottom in Mossy Meadow ink.

The fussy cut periwinkle flowers were added to the scalloped rectangle and the whole piece mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

The sentiment from the Sending Smiles stamp set was stamped in Mossy Meadow ink onto the strip of Basic White and added to the card front. A trio of 2022 – 2024 In Color Dots completed the card.

Dog Roses card

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The beautiful Wonderful World stamp set and designer series paper by Stampin’ Up! used to make four beautiful cards

The piece of Wonderful World dsp was glued to the Thick Basic White card base.

I die cut a scalloped rectangle using the Scalloped Contour dies and glued the fussy cut dog roses to the centre. The piece was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

A trio of 2021 – 2023 In Color Opal Rounds completed the card.

Columbine Flowers card

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The beautiful Wonderful World stamp set and designer series paper by Stampin’ Up! used to make four beautiful cards

The large piece of dsp was glued to the larger Basic White panel. The strips of dsp were then added across the centre.

I die cut a scalloped rectangle using the Scalloped Contour dies and glued the fussy cut columbine flowers to the centre.

The sentiment, from the Simply Fabulous stamp set was stamped in the bottom left corner in Blackberry Bliss ink. The piece was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The beautiful Wonderful World stamp set and designer series paper by Stampin’ Up! used to make four beautiful cards

A trio of Opal Rounds completed the cards.

Aren’t they lovely?

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The Hippiest Hippos stamp set form Stampin' Up! used for a pretty on-point, ballerina themed card

On-Point with the Hippiest Hippos

Posted on July 19, 2022July 10, 2022 by Mo Rootes

I am sharing an adorable on-point card today made using the Sale-a-Bration Hippiest Hippos stamp set.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the on-point card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Rich Razzleberry card – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Wonderful World dsp – 5½” by 3¾”
Rich Razzleberry card – 2½” by 2½”
Basic White card – 2¾” by 2¾”

The panel of Wonderful World dsp was glued to the Rich Razzleberry layer using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. A length of Glittered Organdy Ribbon was wrapped around the panel and secured on the back with Sellotape. The whole panel was then adhered to the Thick Basic White card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The cute Hippiest Hippo stamp set, a Sale-a-Bration set free with a £45 order, used to make a pretty on-point card

The sweet little hippo was stamped in Basic Gray ink onto the panel of Basic White card which was then die cut using the Stylish Shapes Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The cute Hippiest Hippo stamp set, a Sale-a-Bration set free with a £45 order, used to make a pretty on-point card

I used Watercolor Pencils to colour in the image. Basic Gray and Rich Razzleberry from Assortment 1 and Flirty Flamingo from Assortment 2. I used a Blender Pen to smooth out the colour. I added some Clear Wink of Stella to the tutu for a touch of glamour.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The cute Hippiest Hippo stamp set, a Sale-a-Bration set free with a £45 order, used to make a pretty on-point card

The coloured stitched square was the glued to the Rich Razzleberry square with liquid glue and added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The cute Hippiest Hippo stamp set, a Sale-a-Bration set free with a £45 order, used to make a pretty on-point card

I coloured a trio of Pastel Pearls using the Blackberry Bliss Blends Pen and added them to the card front. A Glittered Organdy bow completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The cute Hippiest Hippo stamp set, a Sale-a-Bration set free with a £45 order, used to make a pretty on-point card

Isn’t she adorable?

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A sketch challenge for the Stamp 'n Hop Blog Hop using the fox image from the Stylish Sketches stamp set

Painted Fox for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

Posted on July 8, 2022July 8, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamp ‘n Hop blog hop where we are sharing projects inspired by a sketch. I have chosen to make a painted fox card using a stamp set available for free with a £45 order from the Sale-a-Bration Brochure.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the painted fox card, you will need:

Starry Sky card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Garden Green card – 5⅝” by 3¾”
Basic White card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Ringed With Love dsp – 3 ½” by 2”
Ringed With Love dsp – 3⅛” by 3⅛” x 2
Basic White card – 3¼” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – one for the inside
Basic White card – ⅜” strip

I began by gluing the 3 panels of Ringed With Love designer series paper to the 5⅜” by 3⅝” panel of Basic White card using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. This panel was then embossed using the Painted Textures Embossing Folder, doesn’t it look great?

The embossed panel was then glued to the Garden Green layer and then to the Starry Sky layer using the same liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Stylish Sketches stamp set used to make a pretty thank you card for ta sketch challenge with the Stamp n’ Hop Blog Hop

The stitched circle was lying on my desk, left over from another project and had been die cut, using the Stylish Shapes Dies and a 3¼” by 3¼” piece of Basic White card. I placed the circle into my Stampartus, placed the fox, from the Stylish Sketches stamp set onto the circle and picked it up with the door.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Stylish Sketches stamp set used to make a pretty thank you card for ta sketch challenge with the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

I inked the grass using a Garden Green Stampin’ Write Marker and the fox using a Cajun Craze Stampin’ Write Marker. I huffed on the stamp to re-moisten the ink and stamped down on the circle. I repeated the re-inking to get a darker image. I used a water Painter to blend out the ink n the fox and set it to dry.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Stylish Sketches stamp set used to make a pretty thank you card for ta sketch challenge with the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

Using Blending Brushes, I added Balmy Blue ink to the sky and Garden Green ink to the ground. The circle was then added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Stylish Sketches stamp set used to make a pretty thank you card for ta sketch challenge with the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Art Gallery stamp set was stamped in Garden Green ink onto the strip of Basic White card. It was trimmed down and flagged using Scissors and added to the card front.