A modified spotlight card made for a sketch challenge using the Stippled Rose- Ink & Inspiration Blog Hop

Spotlight on Stippled Roses – Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

Posted on June 27, 2024June 4, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink & Inspiration Blog Hop where our projects are inspired by a sketch challenge. I have used the Stippled Roses stamp set to make a variation on the spotlight technique to make my card.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the spotlight on stippled roses card, you will need:

Soft Sea Foam card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Granny Apple Green card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 3⅝” by ½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Flirty Flamingo card

Using Memento Tuxedo Black ink, I randomly stamped the large image from the Stippled Roses stamp set all over the 5¼” by 3½” piece of Basic White card. I used my paper trimmer to cut the panel in two as per the sketch.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Stippled Roses stamp set used for a sketch challenge to make a modified spotlight card – Ink & Inspiration Blog Hop

Using the following Blends Pens I coloured in the flowers on the smaller panel – Flirty Flamingo, light & dark for the roses, Granny Apple Green, light & dark for the leaves and Soft Sea Foam, light to colour the background and ‘ground’ the images.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Stippled Roses stamp set used for a sketch challenge to make a modified spotlight card – Ink & Inspiration Blog Hop

The two parts of the card panel were then adhered to the Granny Apple Green layer. A length of Flirty Flamingo Twine was wrapped around the whole panel before the whole layer was mounted onto the Soft Sea Foam card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Stippled Roses stamp set used for a sketch challenge to make a modified spotlight card – Ink & Inspiration Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Sweetly Scripted stamp set was stamped on the strip of Basic White card in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. It was added near the bottom of the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Stippled Roses stamp set used for a sketch challenge to make a modified spotlight card – Ink & Inspiration Blog Hop

A small butterfly, die cut from scrap Flirty Flamingo card using the Sketched Butterflies Dies, was added to the card front along with an Iridescent Faceted Gem and a twine bow finished the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Stippled Roses stamp set used for a sketch challenge to make a modified spotlight card – Ink & Inspiration Blog Hop

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A birthday card made for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop using the wheelbarrow from the Garden Meadow stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Garden Wheelbarrow card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Posted on June 24, 2024June 3, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop where we are sharing projects inspired by a colour and/or picture challenge. I have used the wheelbarrow from the Garden Meadow stamp set to make my card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the wheelbarrow card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Azure Afternoon card – 5⅞” by 1½”
Lemon Lime Twist card – 5⅞” by ½”
Basic White card – 4¼” by 4¼”

Using the Distressed Tile Embossing Folder I embossed the pieces of Azure Afternoon and Lemon Lime Twist card. These were then glued to the Thick Basic White card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The wheelbarrow from the Garden Meadow stamp set used make a birthday card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

From the square of Basic White card, I die cut a circle using the Spotlight on Nature Dies.

The Wheelbarrow, from the Garden Meadow stamp set was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto the die cut circle.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The wheelbarrow from the Garden Meadow stamp set used make a birthday card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

I used the following Blends Pens to colour in the wheelbarrow image – Bubble Bath, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, Azure Afternoon and Smoky Slate.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The wheelbarrow from the Garden Meadow stamp set used make a birthday card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Using Blending Brushes I lightly added Azure Afternoon to the top of the circle and Lemon Lime Twist to the bottom. I added some texture to the bottom of the circle using a stamp from the In The Grove stamp set in 1^st and 2^nd generation Lemon Lime Twist ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The wheelbarrow from the Garden Meadow stamp set used make a birthday card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Cake Fancy stamp set was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black onto the die cut circle. The circle was the mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The wheelbarrow from the Garden Meadow stamp set used make a birthday card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

A trio of Tinsel Gems completed the card.

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The Cake Fancy stamp set from Stampin' Up! used to make a beautiful rainbow layered cake for the Pride Blog Hop

Rainbow Layered Cake – Pride Blog Hop

Posted on June 18, 2024June 2, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Pride themed Blog Hop where we are showing our solidarity for the LGBTQ+ community. I have chosen to make a rainbow layered cake as the rainbow is the emblem chosen to represent this community. My card is made using the Cake Fancy stamp set.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the rainbow layered cake card, you will need:

Granny Apple Green card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic Black card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5 ½” by 3 ¾”
Scrap Basic White card

I began by stamping the cake plate onto the 5¼” by 3½” piece of Basic White card in Gorgeous Grape ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com -A beautiful rainbow layered cake made using the Cake Fancy stamp set for the Pride Blog Hop

The cake layers were added starting with Blueberry Bushel ink, then Granny Apple Green ink, next I used Daffodil Delight ink,

www.crafty-rootes.com -A beautiful rainbow layered cake made using the Cake Fancy stamp set for the Pride Blog Hop

The next layer was added with Peach Pie ink, then Poppy Parade and finally Melon Mambo ink……. not strictly part of the rainbow but I couldn’t resist it.

www.crafty-rootes.com -A beautiful rainbow layered cake made using the Cake Fancy stamp set for the Pride Blog Hop

I grounded the cake stand by stamping the ‘ground’ image from the Trucking Along stamp set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com -A beautiful rainbow layered cake made using the Cake Fancy stamp set for the Pride Blog Hop

On scrap Basic White card, I stamped a selection of flowers in Daffodil Delight, Poppy Parade and Highland Heather and added the flower centres in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. The leaves were stamped in Granny Apple Green ink. These were then added on and around the cake.

www.crafty-rootes.com -A beautiful rainbow layered cake made using the Cake Fancy stamp set for the Pride Blog Hop

A scattering of Shiny Sequins finished the card.

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A striking thank you card made using the Loveliest Tree stamp set from Stampin' Up! for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Loveliest Tree card – Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Posted on June 15, 2024June 2, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are sharing projects using a bundle from the new annual catalogue. I have chosen the Loveliest Tree stamp set to make my card.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the loveliest tree card, you will need:

Basic Beige card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Mossy Meadow card – 4⅝” by 3⅞”
Basic Beige card – 4½” by 3¾”
Scrap Basic Beige and Mossy Meadow

I used a stamp positioner to stamp the tree as this allowed me to stamp in multiple colours, multiple times.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Loveliest Tree stamp set used to make a striking thank you card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Starting by colouring in the tree trunk and branches using a Pecan Pie Stamp ‘n Write Marker in the ink to stamp technique. I stamped down onto the 4½” by 3¾” piece of Basic Beige card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Loveliest Tree stamp set used to make a striking thank you card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Using Sponge Daubers I added, first Mossy Meadow ink to large areas of the tree canopy and stamped down. Next, I added Cherry Cobbler ink and stamped down, then Wild Wheat ink to the tree canopy. I repeated these colours a number of times to intensify the colour.

The grass at the base of the tree was then coloured, using a Sponge Dauber, with Granny Apple Green ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Loveliest Tree stamp set used to make a striking thank you card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

A length of the Centred Striped Pecan Pie Ribbon was wrapped around the Mossy Meadow panel, adhering it on the back with Sellotape. The stamped panel was then glued to the Mossy Meadow layer and the whole piece mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Loveliest Tree stamp set used to make a striking thank you card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

I inked the tree trunk slice, from the Textured Timber stamp set, with Basic Beige ink, stamped off and stamped the 2^nd generation ink onto the Basic Beige card base and repeated it until the card front was covered.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Loveliest Tree stamp set used to make a striking thank you card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Hearts & Hugs stamp set, was stamped on scrap Basic Beige card using Granny Apple Green ink. I trimmed it down with Scissors and added a slightly larger piece of Mossy Meadow card to the back. The sentiment was then tucked under the raised panel.

A ribbon bow and a trio of Iridescent Pearls, coloured using a Mossy Meadow Blends Pen completed the card.

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The Delicate Forest stamp set from Stampin' Up! used with the the colour blocking technique to make a thank you card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Colour Blocked Thank You card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Posted on June 15, 2024June 1, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop where we are showcasing a project we have been working on. I saw a video recently using a colour blocking technique and thought I would give it a try. I have used the Delicate Forest stamp set to make my card. Click this link to see the original video from Lynne Dunn of Stamptastic Designs

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the colour blocked thank you card, you will need:

Pebbled Path card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3¾”
Basic White card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

www.crafty-rootes.com – A card showcasing the colour blocking technique and made using the Delicate Forest stamp set for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

I used some washi tape from my stash to mask off areas on the 5¼” by 3¾” panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A card showcasing the colour blocking technique and made using the Delicate Forest stamp set for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

The Delicate Forest stamp set from Stampin' Up! used with the the colour blocking technique to make a thank you card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Ho

www.crafty-rootes.com – A card showcasing the colour blocking technique and made using the Delicate Forest stamp set for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Using Blending Brushes, I added Lemon Lolly ink to all three panels, varying the position with each panel. Next, I added Peach Pie ink. Finally, I added Petunia Pop ink to each masked third.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A card showcasing the colour blocking technique and made using the Delicate Forest stamp set for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Leaving the washi tape in position I stamped a couple of the images from the Delicate Forest stamp set in Pebbled Path ink onto each panel. I carefully removed the washi tape.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A card showcasing the colour blocking technique and made using the Delicate Forest stamp set for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

I inked the sentiment, from the My Small Business stamp set, using the three colours used for blending. I started with the ‘A and N’ which I inked up with Lemon Lolly ink, having masked off the other 4 letters. The remaining letters were then inked up and the whole world stamped in the blank area.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A card showcasing the colour blocking technique and made using the Delicate Forest stamp set for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

A trio of 2024 – 2026 In Color Shimmer Gems completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A card showcasing the colour blocking technique and made using the Delicate Forest stamp set for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

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The Bird's Eye View stamp set from Stampin' Up! used to make a graduation card for the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

Congratulations Graduate card – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

Posted on June 13, 2024May 31, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop where we are celebrating graduations. I have used the sweet Bird’s Eye View stamp set to make my card.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the congratulations card, you will need:

Azure Afternoon card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – one for the inside
Full of Life dsp – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 4¼” by 2¾”

I glued the panel of Full of Life dsp to one of the 5½” by 3¾” pieces of Basic White card. This panel was then added to the Azure Afternoon card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A graduation card made for the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop using the Bird’s Eye View stamp sets

Using the Everyday Details Dies I die cut a rectangle from the 4¼” by 2¾” piece of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A graduation card made for the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop using the Bird’s Eye View stamp set

The images of the pile of books and the sweet bird, both from the Bird’s Eye View stamp set, were stamped onto the rectangle in Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A graduation card made for the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop using the Bird’s Eye View stamp set

I used the following Blends Pens to colour in the images – Balmy Blue, Azure Afternoon, Berry Burst, Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake and Smoky Slate.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A graduation card made for the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop using the Bird’s Eye View stamp set

The sentiment came from the Light the Sky stamp set. I only wanted the word ‘congratulations’ so masked off the rest of the sentiment with a Postit Note. I inked up the word using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and stamped it above the coloured images. The decorated rectangle was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A graduation card made for the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop using the Bird’s Eye View stamp se

A trio of Tinsel Gems, from the 3 pack finished the card.

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Using the Painted Lavender stamp set by Stampin' Up! I made a simply flowers card for the Clean & Simple Blog Hop

Simply Flowers card – Clean & Simple Blog Hop

Posted on June 10, 2024May 30, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Clean & Simple Blog Hop where we are sharing simply stamped cards. I have used the pretty Painted Lavender stamp set to make my simple card.

Colours in this card are:

Basic White

Azure Afternoon

Granny Apple Green

To recreate the simply flowers card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Granny Apple Green card – 4⅞ by 3⅛”
Azure Afternoon card – 4¾” by 3”
Basic White card – 4⅝” by 2⅞”

I stamped the solid flower spike in 2^nd generation (the ink stamped off once) Azure Afternoon ink onto the panel of Basic White card. I repeated this step to give me 3 flowers. The detailed floral image was added over top in full strength Azure Afternoon ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A simply flowers card made using the Painted Lavender stamp set for the Clean & Simple Blog Hop

Using Granny Apple Green ink I added the flower stems.

Using the Painted Lavender stamp set by Stampin' Up! I made a simply flowers card for the Clean & Simple Blog Ho

www.crafty-rootes.com – A simply flowers card made using the Painted Lavender stamp set for the Clean & Simple Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Attention Shoppers stamp set was stamped in Granny Apple Green ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A simply flowers card made using the Painted Lavender stamp set for the Clean & Simple Blog Hop

The stamped panel was then glued to the Azure Afternoon panel then to the Granny Apple Green layer and then on Dimensionals to the Thick Basic White card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A simply flowers card made using the Painted Lavender stamp set for the Clean & Simple Blog Hop

A trio of sequins from my stash completed the card.

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A pretty card made for the Stamping Inkspirations Tic Tac Toe challenge using the Poised Peony stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Yellow Peony card – Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

Posted on June 8, 2024June 8, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop where we are creating projects inspired by a Tic, Tac, Toe board. I have chosen the diagonal line, texture, fun and yellow to make my card along with the Poised Peony stamp set.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the yellow peony card, you will need

Daffodil Delight card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅝” by 3⅝”
Lemon Lolly card – 5 ½” by 1⅛” x 3
Old Olive card – 4⅛” by 2⅜”
Basic White card – 4” by 2½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

Using the gorgeous new Dotted Circles Embossing Folder, I embossed the three strips of Lemon Lolly card and glued them to the 5⅝” by 3⅝” piece of Basic White card. This was then adhered to the Daffodil Delight card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Poised Peony stamp set used to make a pretty card for the Stamping Inkspirations Tic Tac Toe challenge

I used Memento Tuxedo Black ink to stamp the beautiful peony image onto the 4” by 2½” panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Poised Peony stamp set used to make a pretty card for the Stamping Inkspirations Tic Tac Toe challenge

The flower was coloured using my Daffodil Delight and Lemon Lolly Blends Pens and the leaves with Old Olive Blends Pens. I adhered the coloured panel to the Old Olive layer.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Poised Peony stamp set used to make a pretty card for the Stamping Inkspirations Tic Tac Toe challenge

I wrapped a length of Lemon Lolly Twine around the piece and secured it on the back with Sellotape. The panel was then mounted, offset, onto the card front on Dimensionals. By offsetting it, it gives a more playful, fun effect to the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Poised Peony stamp set used to make a pretty card for the Stamping Inkspirations Tic Tac Toe challenge

The sentiment was stamped in Old Olive ink onto scrap Basic White card. It was die cut using the Unbounded Love Dies. I added it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Poised Peony stamp set used to make a pretty card for the Stamping Inkspirations Tic TacPeony Toe challenge

A double Lemon Lolly Twine bow and a trio of Opal Rounds finished the card.

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A card made for the Stamp 'n Hop Blog Hop using the From Our Home stamp set from Stampin' Up! with the emboss resist technique

Row of Houses – Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

Posted on June 8, 2024June 8, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop where we are sharing projects showcasing the emboss resist technique. I have used the From Our Home stamp set to make my card.

Colours in this card are:

Basic Beige

Pecan Pie

Pebbled Path

To recreate the row of houses card, you will need:

Basic Beige card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pebbled Path card – 3⅞” by 2⅞”
Pecan Pie card – 3⅝” by 2⅝”
Fluid 100 card – 3½” by 2½”
Pebbled Path card – ¾” by ⅜”

The row of houses were stamped across the bottom of the Basic Beige card base with Basic Beige ink and set aside.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The From Our Home stamp set used with the emboss resist technique to make a card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

I stamped the row of houses in Versamark ink onto the panel of Fluid 100 card, covered it with White Embossing Powder and heat set it with my Heat Tool.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The From Our Home stamp set used with the emboss resist technique to make a card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

Using a Water Painter, I added clean water to soak the panel of Fluid 100 card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The From Our Home stamp set used with the emboss resist technique to make a card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

I squeezed the Pecan Pie and Pebbled Path ink pads to get ink into the lid, diluted the ink with water from the water painter and added the diluted ink to the wet, embossed panel allowing the colours to mix and blend. I set it aside to dry bfore wiping the excess ink off the white embossed image.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The From Our Home stamp set used with the emboss resist technique to make a card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

When dry the water-coloured panel was glued to the Pecan Pie layer and then to the Pebbled Path panel. The panel was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

The sentiment was stamped on the small piece of Pebbled Path card with Versamark ink, covered it with White Embossing Powder and heat set. I then added it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The From Our Home stamp set used with the emboss resist technique to make a card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

A trio of 2023 – 2025 In Color Dots completed the card.

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A vintage paintbrush themed card made for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop using the Trusty Tools stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Rustic Tools card – Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

Posted on June 4, 2024June 4, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop where we are sharing ‘Vintage’ style projects. I have interpreted this as shabby chic, a style of cardmaking I really struggle with….. I have chosen to use the Trusty Toolbox stamp set to make my rustic tools card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the rustic tools card, you will need:

Copper Clay card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic Beige card – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – one for the inside
Basic Beige card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Scrap Basic Beige card

I began by stamping the outline of 3 paintbrushes in Early Espresso ink onto the smaller panel of Basic Beige card. Colour was added to the handle of each brush and the tip of the bristles using, firstly Wild Wheat ink, then Pecan Pie ink and finally Copper Clay ink. I swiped the matching colour below the bristles using the edge of each ink pad.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Trusty Tools stamp set used to make a vintage paintbrush card for a vintage themed card Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

Using Blending Brushes I inked, with all three colours, around the edges of the panel. I the tore along the bottom and inked the ragged edge to match. I randomly stamped the dotty image, from the Country Birdhouse stamp set, in all three colours. I used a Bone Folder in the upper left corner to breakdown the fibres and separate the layers of the cardstock. I inked the corner to match. The whole panel was the adhered to one of the larger Basic Beige panels which had the bottom edge torn.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Trusty Tools stamp set used to make a vintage paintbrush card for a vintage themed card Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

A length of Linen Thread was wrapped, three times around the panel and secured on the back with Sellotape.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Trusty Tools stamp set used to make a vintage paintbrush card for a vintage themed card Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

I used the dotty image to stamp along the bottom of the Copper Clay card front, taking the dots a little way up the sides. The stamped and inked panel was then mounted on the Copper Clay card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Trusty Tools stamp set used to make a vintage paintbrush card for a vintage themed card Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Hearts & Hugs stamp set was stamped in Early Espresso ink onto scrap Basic Beige card. I trimmed it down into a small tag shape and added it under the Linen Thread. A double Linen Thread bow was added with a Mini Glue Dot.