A pretty 'all that flutters' thank you card made using the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set and Thoughtful Expressions dies by Stampin' Up! - Ink, Stamp, Share Blog Hop

Thoughtful Hummingbird card – Ink, Stamp, Share Blog Hop

Posted on February 17, 2024February 9, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink, Stamp, Share Blog Hop where our theme is ‘All that flutters’. I have chosen to make my card using the gorgeous hummingbird from the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set.

Colours in this project are:

To recreate the thoughtful hummingbird card, you will need:

Tahitian Tide card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic Black card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White and Basic Black card

Using Memento Tuxedo Black ink, I randomly stamped the spray of flowers all over the 5¼” by 3½” panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Thoughtful Expressions stamp set and Thoughtful Expressions dies used to make a pretty ‘all that flutters’ thank you card – Ink, Stamp, Share Blog Hop

I glued the stamped panel to the Basic Black layer and then to the Tahitian Tide card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Thoughtful Expressions stamp set and Thoughtful Expressions dies used to make a pretty ‘all that flutters’ thank you card – Ink, Stamp, Share Blog Hop

The hummingbird was stamped onto scrap Basic White card using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Thoughtful Expressions stamp set and Thoughtful Expressions dies used to make a pretty ‘all that flutters’ thank you card – Ink, Stamp, Share Blog Hop

To colour the hummingbird I used the following Blends Pens – Lemon Lime Twist, Azure Afternoon, Gray Granite & Colour Lifter to soften the edges. The beautiful hummingbird was added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Thoughtful Expressions stamp set and Thoughtful Expressions dies used to make a pretty ‘all that flutters’ thank you card – Ink, Stamp, Share Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Perennial Postage stamp set, was stamped in Versamark ink onto scrap Basic Black card. I covered it with White Embossing Powder and heat set it. I trimmed it down with Scissors and added it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Thoughtful Expressions stamp set and Thoughtful Expressions dies used to make a pretty ‘all that flutters’ thank you card – Ink, Stamp, Share Blog Hop

A trio of Adhesive Backed Sequins completed the card. I hope you like it.

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A pretty, floral thank you card made using the Painted Lavender stamp set and the Everyday Details Dies from Stampin' Up!

Simple Lavender card

Posted on February 13, 2024February 6, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing a pretty, simple lavender card inspired by a card I saw on Youtube created by Barry Selwood of Mitosu crafts.

Colours in this project are:

To recreate the simple lavender card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 4¼” by 3”
Gorgeous Grape – 2” by ¼”
Scrap Basic White card

I inked up the spray of flowers with Highland Heather ink and added some Gorgeous Grape ink with a Stamp ‘N Write Marker to give a two toned effect and stamped down on scrap Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Painted Lavender stamp set used with the Everyday Details Dies to make a pretty, floral thank you card

The bunch of stems was stamped in Granny Apple Green ink onto the same scrap Basic White card and both the stems and the flowers were die cut using the Painted Lavender Dies. I glued the stems to the spray of flowers.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Painted Lavender stamp set used with the Everyday Details Dies to make a pretty, floral thank you card

The rectangle was die cut from the 4¼” by 3” panel of Basic White card using the Everyday Details Dies and the spray of flowers were then mounted onto the die cut rectangle.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Painted Lavender stamp set used with the Everyday Details Dies to make a pretty, floral thank you card

I laid the die cut rectangle onto the card front, after a little thought I stamped the leafy spray in Granny Apple Green ink in the upper left corner corner of the card front and added the panel on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Painted Lavender stamp set used with the Everyday Details Dies to make a pretty, floral thank you card

The sentiment from the Perennial Postage stamp set was stamped in Versamark ink onto the strip of Gorgeous Grape card, covered it with White Embossing Powder and heat set it with a Heat Tool. It was added to the card front with glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Painted Lavender stamp set used with the Everyday Details Dies to make a pretty, floral thank you card

A trio of Tinsel gems finished the card.

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Engagement card – Celebrate Sale-A-Bration Blog Hop

Posted on February 12, 2024February 5, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Celebrate Sale-a-Bration Blog Hop where we are showcasing, you’ve guessed it…….. Sale-a-Bration product. I am showcasing the gorgeous Softly Stippled dsp and have used it to make a pretty card made for my niece who became engaged over Christmas.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the engagement card, you will need:

Pool Party card – 5⅜” by 4⅛”
Softly Stippled dsp – 12” by 5¼”
Basic White card 5⅛” by 3⅞”
Softly Stippled dsp – 5” by 3⅝”
Scrap Basic White & Pool Party card

On the long side I scored the Softly Stippled dsp at 2”, 4” 8” and 10”. On the short side I marked at 2” down on both sides and using a trimmer, cut from the 2” mark to the second score line – 4” and 8”.

A pretty fun fold card made to celebrate an engagement using the gorgeous Softly Stippled dsp, a Sale-a-Bration 2024 choice from Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Softly Stippled dsp, a Sale-a-Bration 2024 choice used to make a pretty fun fold card to celebrate an engagement

Taking the 2 off cut pieces, I trimmed the point off at the 2” score line and glued the pieces to the front panels with the co-ordinating pattern uppermost. I love that you see both sides of this pretty dsp.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Softly Stippled dsp, a Sale-a-Bration 2024 choice used to make a pretty fun fold card to celebrate an engagement

The sentiment, from the Stippled Rose stamp set, was stamped in Pretty Peacock ink onto scrap Basic White card. I die cut the sentiment using the Nested Essentials Dies. I cut 2 more labels from scrap Pool Party card, I cut one of these in half across the middle and glued the 2 halfs to the back of the stamped label with a little peeking out at the top and the bottom. The remaining Pool Party label was glued to the back of the label and the whole piece was glued to the left side of the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Softly Stippled dsp, a Sale-a-Bration 2024 choice used to make a pretty fun fold card to celebrate an engagement

From scrap Basic White card, I die cut 2 circles using the Everyday Details Dies. On the circle I stamped the sentiment from the Color & Contour stamp set in Pretty Peacock ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Softly Stippled dsp, a Sale-a-Bration 2024 choice used to make a pretty fun fold card to celebrate an engagement

The single rose was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto the circle. I coloured the rose in using Pool Party and Wild Wheat Blends Pens. The circle was the glued to the inside panel, roughly in the centre but not visible when the card was closed.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Softly Stippled dsp, a Sale-a-Bration 2024 choice used to make a pretty fun fold card to celebrate an engagement

The panel of Pool Party card was adhered to the back of the central dsp panel. This gives the card more stability. The 5” by 3⅝” piece of Softly Stippled dsp was glued to the remaining piece of Basic White card. The panel was then gled to the back of the Pool Party layer.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Softly Stippled dsp, a Sale-a-Bration 2024 choice used to make a pretty fun fold card to celebrate an engagement

The remaining die cut circle was glued to the back panel of the card. This will give me a place to write a message. I also stamped a 2^nd rose onto scrap Basic White card, coloured it in as before and fussy cut it out before gluing it to the card circle.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The gorgeous Softly Stippled dsp, a Sale-a-Bration 2024 choice used to make a pretty fun fold card to celebrate an engagement

After I had photographed the card I added a couple of Opaque Faceted Gems, also from the Sale-a-Bration Brochure.

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A pretty, soft, floral card made using the Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder by Stampin' Up!

Layered Florals Embossed card

Posted on February 11, 2024February 5, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Oh my goodness, I am obsessed with the new Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder, it is so detailed and gorgeous. I have used it today to make a pretty floral birthday card. This card was inspired by a Youtube video made by Peggy Noe

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the layered floral card, you will need:

Soft Sea Foam card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pebbled Path card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Pebbled Path card – 2⅞” by ⅝”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

I embossed the 5¼” by 3½” panel of Basic White card using the Layered Florals 3D embossing folder.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder used to make a pretty, soft, floral card

Using Light and Dark Bubble Bath Blends pens, I coloured in the large flowers.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder used to make a pretty, soft, floral card

The leaves were coloured with Lemon Lolly Blends and the leaves with Soft Sea Foam Blends Pens. The embossed panel was then glued to the Pebbled Path layer and then to the Soft Sea Foam card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder used to make a pretty, soft, floral card

The sentiment, from the Notes of Nature stamp set was stamped in Versamark ink onto the strip of Pebbled Path card. I covered it with White Embossing Powder and heat set it.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder used to make a pretty, soft, floral card

I added a piece of Tear & Tape to the back of the sentiment and wove a piece of Bubble Bath Sheer Ribbon back and forth securing it on the adhesive. The sentiment was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder used to make a pretty, soft, floral card

A scattering of Adhesive backed Sequins finished the card. So pretty. Thank you for the inspirations Peggy.

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A pretty colourful moths card made using the Night of Flight stamp set by Stampin' Up! for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop colour challenge

Colourful Moths – Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

Posted on February 10, 2024February 9, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop where we are sharing projects based on a picture/colour combination. I opted to used the colours and the Night of Flight stamp set to make my card.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the colourful moths card, you will need:

Lemon Lolly card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Misty Moonlight card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Misty Moonlight card

I stamped the largest moth onto the smaller panel of Basic White card using Pretty Peacock ink. The next moth was stamped in Misty Moonlight ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The Night of Flight stamp set used for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop colour challenge to make a pretty colourful moths card

Another moth was stamped in Real Red ink, and the last moth was stamped firstly in Soft Sea Foam and Lemon Lolly ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The Night of Flight stamp set used for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop colour challenge to make a pretty colourful moths card

The stamped panel was glued to the Misty Moonlight panel and a lemon Lolly ribbon was wrapped around the panel and secured on the back with Sellotape.

The whole panel was added to the Lemon Lolly card base on Dimensionals,

www.crafty-rootes.com -The Night of Flight stamp set used for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop colour challenge to make a pretty colourful moths card

The sentiment was stamped in Versamark ink onto scrap Misty Moonlight card and die cut using the Countryside Corners Dies. I masked off part of the sentiment as I only wanted the word ENJOY.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The Night of Flight stamp set used for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop colour challenge to make a pretty colourful moths card

A double Lemon Lolly Baker’s Twine bow and a trio of Solid Adhesive Backed Gems completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The Night of Flight stamp set used for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop colour challenge to make a pretty colourful moths 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

Posted on February 10, 2024February 3, 2024 by Mo Rootes

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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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The Detailed Dogwood stamp set, a Sale-a-Bration choice from Stampin' Up! used to make a pretty collage style cardThe Detailed Dogwood stamp set, a Sale-a-Bration choice from Stampin' Up! used to make a pretty collage style card

Pink Dogwod collage style card

Posted on February 9, 2024February 1, 2024 by Mo Rootes

I have used the pretty Detailed Dogwood stamp set to make a pretty pink dogwood collage style floral card for friend.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the pink dogwood card, you will need:

Bubble Bath card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic Black card – 5½” by 3¾”
Berry Burst card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White & Berry Burst card

On the 5¼” by 3½” panel of Basic White card, I randomly stamped the dogwood flower image in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I randomly added the cross-hatch strip using the same ink. The little medallion image was randomly stamped in the same black ink and finished with the leafy sprig image.

The Detailed Dogwood stamp set, a Sale-a-Bration choice from Stampin' Up! used to make a pretty collage style card

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Detailed Dogwood stamp set used to make a pretty collage style card

I added colour to the centre of each blossom using a Dark Bubble Bath Blends Pen. Blended in a little Light Bubble Bath ink taking card to leave some white space on each petal. A little Light Berry Burst was added to the points of the medallion and finally a little Light Lemon Lolly to the flower centres.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Detailed Dogwood stamp set used to make a pretty collage style card

Using a Blending Brush I added Berry Burst ink around the edges of the panel before gluing it to the Berry Burst panel.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Detailed Dogwood stamp set used to make a pretty collage style card

I wrapped a length of Bubble Bath Ribbon around the panel, securing it on the back with Tear & Tape and adhered the panel to the Basic Black layer. The whole piece was glued to the Bubble Bath card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Detailed Dogwood stamp set used to make a pretty collage style card

The sentiment, from the Heartfelt Hellos stamp set was stamped in Berry Burst ink onto scrap Basic White card. I punched the sentiment out using the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch. I also punched a hexagon from scrap Berry Burst card. I cut it in half and added it to the back of the stamped hexagon leaving a little Berry Burst showing top and bottom. The label was then mounted onto the card base on Dimensionals,

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Detailed Dogwood stamp set used to make a pretty collage style card

A trio of Purple Shimmer Gems completed the card.

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A card made for the Reduce, Recycle Reuse themed Stamping Dreams Blog Hop using left over Stampin' Up! pieces from my craft desk

Left Over Floral Card for the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

Posted on February 8, 2024February 3, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping with Dreams Blog Hop. Today we have a fun theme – Reduce, Recyle, Reuse. I looked around my very messy craft desk and gathered up some left over pieces with similar tones and decided to try and make these left over pieces into a card.

Colours I think are in this project – some of the pieces were stamped, coloured or die cut a long time ago, are:

To recreate the left over floral card, you will need:

Starry Sky card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Lemon Lime Twist card – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic White card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Mossy Meadow card – 4¼” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White & Granny Apple Green card

The background piece was created using the ink refill and shaving foam technique and a mask. – To see details on how this panel was created, check out the Hot Air Balloon post on the 6^th February 2024. The panel was then glued to the Lemon Lime Twist card base and then to the Starry Sky card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Stippled Roses stamp set and Dies used with the Ink refill and shaving foam technique to make a card for the Reduce, Recycle Reuse themed Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

The left over Mossy Meadow negative die cut was mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Stippled Roses stamp set and Dies used with the Ink refill and shaving foam technique to make a card for the Reduce, Recycle Reuse themed Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

I liked the die cut stippled rose and the colour of the flower worked well, the Wild Wheat leaves however looked awful, so I took Mossy Meadow Blends and coloured over the Wild Wheat…….. much better. I added the flower to the to the corner of the raised frame with Dimensionals and liquid glue. The Granny Apple Green leaves – from the Cheerful Daisies Dies, were then added with Mini Glue Dots.

The Stippled Roses stamp set and Dies used with the Ink refill and shaving foam technique to make a card for the Reduce, Recycle Reuse themed Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Stippled Roses stamp set and Dies used with the Ink refill and shaving foam technique to make a card for the Reduce, Recycle Reuse themed Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

I looked at the left over sentiments I had on my desk and chose the ‘congratulations sentiment, no idea where this was from. I cut it down and added it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Stippled Roses stamp set and Dies used with the Ink refill and shaving foam technique to make a card for the Reduce, Recycle Reuse themed Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

At this point I paused…….. I didn’t really like the card, The sentiment was wrong and the negative frame was too bare. What to do…..

After a bit of mulling over I die cut a slightly smaller label, using the Thoughful Expressions Dies from scrap Basic White card. I stamped the sentiment, from the Color & Contour stamp set in Starry Sky ink and added it into the negative space. Much better. I would really like to have removed the congratulations but it was seriously stuck down, so I left it.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Stippled Roses stamp set and Dies used with the Ink refill and shaving foam technique to make a card for the Reduce, Recycle Reuse themed Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

A trio of Tinsel Gems finished the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Stippled Roses stamp set and Dies used with the Ink refill and shaving foam technique to make a card for the Reduce, Recycle Reuse themed Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

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A sweet anniversary card made for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop using the ink refill and shaving foam technique and the Hot Air Balloons Dies by Stampin' Up!

Hot Air Balloons card for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

Posted on February 6, 2024February 6, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop where we are sharing projects made using ink refills. I had such fun with this and ended up using ink refills with having foam to make my hot air balloon anniversary card.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the hot air balloon card, you will need:

Azure Afternoon card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic Black card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – which I cut down to 5 ¼” by 3 ½” after colouring
Basic White card – 2” by ¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Starry Sky, Azure Afternoon & Lemon Lime Twist card

Ink Refill and shaving cream technique:

Paper Plate
Shaving foam
Ink Refills
Palette Knives
Kitchen towel

I covered the centre of a paper plate with shaving foam – it has to be foam not gel – spreading it out into a fairly even coating. I dropped dots of re inker randomly over the shaving cream – Azure Afternoon, Lemon Lime Twist and Starry Sky. Using a palette knife I swirled the colours together.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Ink refill and shaving foam technique

The 5½” by 3¾” panel of Basic White was then placed on top and gentle pressure applied. I carefully lifted the panel off the foam and scraped the excess off with the palette knife. The panel was left to dry.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Ink refill and shaving foam technique

I made multiple panels and used some of the left overs with stencils to see if that would work as well. – Very messy but such fun.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Ink refill and shaving foam technique

When the first panel was dry, I trimmed it down to 5¼” by 3½”and glued it to the Basic Black panel and then added the panel to the Azure Afternoon card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Hot Air Balloons Dies used with the Ink refill and shaving foam technique to make a sweet anniversary card for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

Nest I die cut the hot air balloons, initially in black as I was thinking of a silhouette effect but after messing about for a while I decided the black was too harsh and die cut them in Starry Sky.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Hot Air Balloons Dies used with the Ink refill and shaving foam technique to make a sweet anniversary card for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

From scrap Azure Afternoon and Lemon Lime Twist card I die cut the coloured panels for the balloons and added them on with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive – if I had been thinking straight I would have added Adhesive Sheet to the back of the scrap card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Hot Air Balloons Dies used with the Ink refill and shaving foam technique to make a sweet anniversary card for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

The balloons and baskets were then added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Hot Air Balloons Dies used with the Ink refill and shaving foam technique to make a sweet anniversary card for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

I stamped the sentiment in Starry Sky ink onto the thin strip of Basic White card and added it to the front of the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Hot Air Balloons Dies used with the Ink refill and shaving foam technique to make a sweet anniversary card for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

A trio of Basic Rhinestones completed the card. I hope you like it.

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A thank you card made using the gorgeous Softly Sophisticated stamp set and the Most Adoring dsp by Stampin' Up!

Softly Sophisticated card

Posted on February 4, 2024January 28, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing a thank you card made using the Softly Sophisticated stamp set and Most Adoring dsp, both of which are free options with a qualifying order until the end of February 2024.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the softly sophisticated card, you will need:

Real Red card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Most Adoring dsp – 5½” by 3¾”
Mossy Meadow card – 4¼” by 3”
Basic White card – 3½” by 2¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the Most Adoring designer series paper to the larger panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Softly Sophisticated stamp set used with the Most Adoring dsp to make a thank you card

I wrapped a length of Real Red Ribbon around the panel and adhered it on the back with Sellotape. The whole panel was then glued to the Real Red card base.

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Using the Thoughtful Expressions Dies, I die cut a label from the 4¼” by 3” piece of Mossy Meadow and the 3½” by 2¼” piece of Basic White card.

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The flower stems were stamped onto the Basic White label in Mossy Meadow ink. The flowers were added in Real Red ink. The labels were then glued together and added to the card front on Dimensionals.

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The sentiment, from the Perennial Postage stamps set was stamped in Mossy Meadow ink onto scrap Basic White card and trimmed it down before adding it to the card front.