The In The moment stamp set by Stampin' Up! used to make a relaxing card for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop sketch/colour challenge

Relaxing Card fr the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

Posted on July 27, 2023July 25, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop where we are sharing projects inspired by a sketch/colour challenge. I have used the lovely In The Moment stamp set to make my relaxing card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the relax card, you will need:

Lemon Lolly card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Night of Navy card – 3⅞” by 3⅜” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 3¾” by 3¼” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corner
Scrap Basic White, Balmy Blue and Sweet Sorbet

I stamped the image from the In The Moment stamp set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto the 3¾” by 3¼” panel of Basic White card.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A relaxing card made using the In The moment stamp set for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop sketch/colour challenge

The following Blends Pens were used to colour in the image – Petal Pink, Lemon Lolly, Balmy Blue, Sweet Sorbet, Pecan Pie and Night of Navy,

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Once coloured in the panel was adhered to the Night of Navy layer.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A relaxing card made using the In The moment stamp set for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop sketch/colour challenge

I flagged the ends of strips of scrap card in Basic White, Balmy Blue and Sweet Sorbet and glued them to the back of the stamped panel. The whole piece was then mounted onto the Lemon Lolly card base on Dimensionals.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A relaxing card made using the In The moment stamp set for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop sketch/colour challenge

The sentiment was stamped directly onto the card front in Night of Navy ink.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A relaxing card made using the In The moment stamp set for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop sketch/colour challenge

A trio of Adhesive – Backed Solid Gems completed the card.

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Pastel colours and the masking technique used to make a row of balloons card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Pastel Balloons card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Posted on July 24, 2023July 15, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop where we are sharing projects based around 5 suggested options, we could choose to use some or all of the suggestions; these are Subtles colour family, Masking, Standard Horizontal, Ribbon, For You sentiment. I have made my card using the Beautiful Balloons stamp set and all 5 options.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the pastel balloons card you, will need:

Lost Lagoon 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”
Basic Black card – 1” by ½”

I stamped the medium sized balloon onto a stack of Post It Notes and trimmed them out using Paper Snips, these would act as my masks.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A row of balloons made using pastel colours and masking for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The first balloon was stamped in the centre of the smaller panel in Lost Lagoon ink, I covered it with one of the masks and stamped the next balloon on the right in Petal Pink ink. This balloon was masked off and the next balloon stamped in Lemon Lolly ink. I repeated the masking and stamped the last balloon on the right-hand side in Balmy Blue ink.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A row of balloons made using pastel colours and masking for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The same masking and stamping were repeated in Fresh Freesia, Pool Party and Bubble Bath. Finally, I added an extra one using Highland Heather ink. The balloon strings were stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. The stamped panel was then added to the Basic Black layer using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A row of balloons made using pastel colours and masking for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

A small piece of Black & White Gingham Ribbon was wrapped around the lower right corner and secured on the back with Sellotape.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A row of balloons made using pastel colours and masking for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Color & Contour stamp set was stamped in Versamark ink, covered it with White Embossing Powder and set it with my Heat Tool. I added the sentiment over the ribbon with a Mini Glue Dot on each side.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A row of balloons made using pastel colours and masking for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The panel was then mounted onto the Lost lagoon card base on Dimensionals. A trio of Classic Matte Dots completed the card.

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A floral card made for the Ink. Stamp. Share colour challenge Blog Hop using the Artistically Inked stamp set and Artistic dies by Stampin' Up!

Artistically Inked Flowers – for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Posted on July 22, 2023July 14, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop where we are working with a colour challenge. I have used the pretty Artistically Inked stamp set to make my card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the artistically inked card, you will need:

Berry Burst card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Granny Apple Green card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

I began by running the smaller panel of Basic White card through the big shot with one of the Basics 3D Embossing Folders. The embossed piece was then glued to the Granny Apple Green layer.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artistically Inked stamp set and Artistic dies used to make a floral card for the Ink. Stamp. Share colour challenge Blog Hop

A length of Bubble Bath Sheer Ribbon was then wrapped around the panel before it was adhered to the Berry Burst card base. I used Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive in both cases.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artistically Inked stamp set and Artistic dies used to make a floral card for the Ink. Stamp. Share colour challenge Blog Hop

The flowers were then stamped onto scarp Basic White card. The large flower in Bubble Bath ink with a centre of Berry Burst. The medium flower in Lemon Lolly ink and the trio of small flowers in Berry Burst. The double and single leaves were then stamped in Granny Apple Green ink. All of these images were then die cut using my Cut & Emboss machine.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artistically Inked stamp set and Artistic dies used to make a floral card for the Ink. Stamp. Share colour challenge Blog Hop

The flowers and leaves were added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artistically Inked stamp set and Artistic dies used to make a floral card for the Ink. Stamp. Share colour challenge Blog Hop

A ribbon bow and a trio of Adhesive backed Solid Gems completed my card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artistically Inked stamp set and Artistic dies used to make a floral card for the Ink. Stamp. Share colour challenge Blog Hop

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A masculine birthday card made for the Birthday Blog Hop using the Bird's Eye View stamp set and the Nested Essentials dies by Stampin' Up!

Birdie Birthday card made for the Birthday Blog Hop

Posted on July 19, 2023July 18, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Birthday Blog Hop where we are sharing birthday related projects. My masculine birdie birthday card is made using the Bird’s Eye View stamp set.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the birdie birthday card, you will need:

Lost lagoon card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pretty Peacock card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼”
Fresh As A Daisy dsp – 3¼” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 4” by 2”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”
Scrap Basic White & Pretty Peacock card

I used Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive to glue the panel of Fresh As A Daisy dsp to the bottom of the 5” by 3¼” panel of Basic White card. This layer was then glued to the Pretty Peacock layer and then to the Lost Lagoon card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bird’s Eye View stamp set used with the Nested Essentials dies to make a masculine birthday card for the Birthday Blog Hop

Using the Nested Essentials dies, I die cut the label from the panel of Basic White card measuring 4” by 2”.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bird’s Eye View stamp set used with the Nested Essentials dies to make a masculine birthday card for the Birthday Blog Hop

The bird, from the Bird’s Eye View stamp set was stamped in Basic Gray ink onto the label. The image was then coloured in using the following Blends Alcohol Pens – Lemon Lolly, Soft Sea Foam, Lost Lagoon and Pebbled Path.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bird’s Eye View stamp set used with the Nested Essentials dies to make a masculine birthday card for the Birthday Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the On the Ocean stamp set was stamped in Pretty Peacock ink onto scrap Basic White card and trimmed it down with scissors. It was then glued in place with the top tucked behind the die cut label. The whole piece was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bird’s Eye View stamp set used with the Nested Essentials dies to make a masculine birthday card for the Birthday Blog Hop

Leaves from the So Refreshing Dies were die cut from scrap Pretty Peacock card and tucked under the label.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bird’s Eye View stamp set used with the Nested Essentials dies to make a masculine birthday card for the Birthday Blog Hop

I used the Classic Matte Dots to add the eye of the bird and a couple more to decorate the card.

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A home decor piece made for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop using the Lazy Days stamp set and dies by Stampin' Up!

Lazy Days Home Decor

Posted on July 15, 2023July 10, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop where we are sharing projects made using some of the gorgeous new colours from our 2023 colour refresh. I am sharing a piece of home décor made for a friend using the Lazy Days stamp set and dies.

Colours in this project are:

To recreate the lazy days home décor piece, you will need:

23cm by 23cm picture frame – mine was a Ribba frame from Ikea
Boho Blue card – 8” by 8”
Pebbled Path – 2⅛” by 2⅛” x 7
Basic White – 2” by 2” x 7
Pebbled Path – 4⅜” by 2⅛”
Basic White – 4 ¼” by 2”
Scrap Basic White, Boho Blue, Pebbled Path, Lost Lagoon, Lemon Lolly

Using Pebbled Path ink, I stamped the wooden boards along the bottom of three of the 2” by 2” squares of Basic White card. On another of the squares I stamped the trellis in Pebbled Path ink along the top.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lazy Days stamp set and dies used to make a home decor piece for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

All seven of the Basic White squares + the 4 ¼” by 2” panel of Basic White were run through the Painted Textures 3D Embossing Folder using the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lazy Days stamp set and dies used to make a home decor piece for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

On scrap Basic White card, I stamped the rug in Boho Blue ink. A rocking chair, plant pot, two bird houses, a table and three birds using Pebbled Path ink. These images were then die cut using the Lazy Days dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lazy Days stamp set and dies used to make a home decor piece for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Using the same dies, I cut out a rocking chair and a balustrade from scrap Pebbled Path card. A variety of leafy sprigs were cut from scrap Lost Lagoon card and a cushion from Lemon Lolly card. Finally, I the cut the trellis piece and another balustrade from scrap Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lazy Days stamp set and dies used to make a home decor piece for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

I used the Alphabet A La Mode dies to die cut the ENJOY letter from scrap Boho Blue.

Boho Blue Blends were used to colour in the bird houses and 2 of the birds. The lemonade in the glasses and the remaining bird were coloured using Lemon Lolly Bends. The leaves in the plant pot were coloured with Lost Lagoon and I used a Pebbled Path Blend to add some shading to the plant pot and rocking chair.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lazy Days stamp set and dies used to make a home decor piece for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

I cut the two balustrade die cuts in half giving me 4 pieces. I then began to decorate each square with all the die cut pieces, some were glued on using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, others were added using Dimensionals. The word ENJOY was glued to the rectangle below the white trellis piece.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lazy Days stamp set and dies used to make a home decor piece for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

I added some Loose Daisy Embellishments to a couple of the panels. The panels were then adhered to the 8” by 8” panel of Boho Blue card. I trimmed down the mount using my Paper Trimmer and inserted the panel into the box frame and closed up the back/

I really love it.

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The So Refreshing stamp set by Stampin' Up! used to make a lemonade card for the 'Summer fun' themed Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

Lemonade Card for the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

Posted on July 13, 2023July 6, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop where we are sharing ‘Summer fun’ themed projects. In the Summer I love sitting in the garden, in the shade with a jug of freshly made lemonade to drink and have used this idea to create my card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the lemonade card, you will need:

Misty Moonlight card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Lemon Lolly card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼”
Bright & Beautiful dsp – 3¼” by ¾”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White, Old Olive & Misty Moonlight

Using a Blending Brush, I added Balmy Blue ink to the centre of the smaller panel of Basic White card. The strip of Bright & Beautiful dsp was then adhered to the right side of the panel using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A lemonade card made for the ‘Summer fun; themed Stamping Dreams Blog Hop made using the So Refreshing stamp set

The rug was die cut from scrap Misty Moonlight card and added to the panel using the same liquid glue. The whole panel was then glued to the Lemon Lolly panel

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A lemonade card made for the ‘Summer fun; themed Stamping Dreams Blog Hop made using the So Refreshing stamp set

A length of 2022 – 2024 In Color Twine – I used the Starry Sky version – was wrapped around the whole piece and secured on the back using Sellotape. This piece was then mounted onto the Misty Moonlight card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A lemonade card made for the ‘Summer fun; themed Stamping Dreams Blog Hop made using the So Refreshing stamp set

The jug and two glasses from the So Refreshing stamp set were stamped on scrap Basic White card using Misty Moonlight ink. The infill images were added using Lemon Lolly ink and the pieces die cut using the So Refreshing dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A lemonade card made for the ‘Summer fun; themed Stamping Dreams Blog Hop made using the So Refreshing stamp set

The slices of Lemon were stamped in Daffodil Delight ink inside the jug image and a separate slice which was added to the top of one of the glasses. The outline of the lemons was stamped in Daffodil Delight ink and the infill lemons were stamped in 2^nd generation Lemon Lolly ink. These were then die cut along with a selection of leaves from scrap Old Olive card using the same set of dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A lemonade card made for the ‘Summer fun; themed Stamping Dreams Blog Hop made using the So Refreshing stamp set

The card front was then decorated using all the die cut pieces.

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A card made for the Stamping Inkspirations picture/colour challenge blog hop using the Cottage Wreath stamp set and Countryside Wreaths Dies from Stampin' Up!

Christmas Wreaths card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

Posted on July 8, 2023July 7, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop where we are sharing projects inspired by a picture and colour challenge. I used the Cottage Wreaths stamp set to make my card.

Colours used in my card:

To recreate the Christmas Wreaths card, you will need:

Cherry Cobbler card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Wild Wheat card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”
Pretty Peacock card – 2⅝” by ½”
Scrap Sweet Sorbet card

Using the twiggy wreath stamp from the Cottage Wreath stamp set, I stamped on the smaller panel of Basic White card in Pecan Pie ink. I rotated the image and stamped again with Wild Wheat ink. This gave a fuller wreath with more texture.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cottage Wreath stamp set and Countryside Wreaths Dies used to make a card for the Stamping Inkspirations picture/colour challenge blog hop

The holly leaves were added randomly around the wreath using Pretty Peacock ink.

Holly berries were added with Cherry Cobbler ink. At this point I ran the whole panel through the Cut & Emboss Machine with one of the Basics 3D Embossing Folders.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cottage Wreath stamp set and Countryside Wreaths Dies used to make a card for the Stamping Inkspirations picture/colour challenge blog hop

Using the Country Wreaths Dies I die cut a bow from scrap Sweet Sorbet card and added it to the stamped panel with a Mini Glue Dot.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cottage Wreath stamp set and Countryside Wreaths Dies used to make a card for the Stamping Inkspirations picture/colour challenge blog hop

The Wild Wheat panel was glued, offset, to the Cherry Cobbler card base using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive and added the embossed panel over top on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cottage Wreath stamp set and Countryside Wreaths Dies used to make a card for the Stamping Inkspirations picture/colour challenge blog hop

I stamped the sentiment onto the piece of Pretty Peacock card in Versamark ink, covered it with White Embossing Powder and set it using a Heat Tool. This was then added to the card front with liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cottage Wreath stamp set and Countryside Wreaths Dies used to make a card for the Stamping Inkspirations picture/colour challenge blog hop

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

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Angie McKenzie ● Jan Musselman ● Mo Rootes

Tricia Butts ● Aurélie Fabre ● Karen Henderson

Lorraine Tierney ● Marieke Bart ● Leonie Stuart

Ann Krucek ● Teri West ● Annette Ball

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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

Posted on July 8, 2023July 8, 2023 by Mo Rootes

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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A vintage Watercolor World map card made using the Watercolor World stamp set by Stampin' Up! for the Technique Tuesday 'Vintage' Blog Hop

Vintage Map for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

Posted on July 4, 2023June 15, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop where we are sharing projects with a vintage theme. I have made a card for a friend who is off travelling soon using the Watercolor World stamp set.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the vintage map card, you will need:

Pecan Pie card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Very Vanilla card – 5¾” by 4”
Pebbled Path card – 2½” by ½”
Very Vanilla card – 5½” by 3¾”

I mounted the large Watercolor World stamp onto the large plate of the Stamparatus and inked it up with Pecan Pie ink. I stamped it onto the larger panel of Very Vanilla card. I inked the image up again with Pebbled Path ink very lightly and not all over and stamped again.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A vintage Watercolor World map card made for the Technique Tuesday ‘Vintage’ Blog Hop

Using a Sponge Dauber, I aged a little Crumb Cake ink in places and stamped again.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A vintage Watercolor World map card made for the Technique Tuesday ‘Vintage’ Blog Hop

I then ripped the stamped panel on all 4 sides and used a Bone Folder to break down the fibres and soften the panel.

The panel was then screwed up to make it look aged. Using a Blending Brush I added Crumb Cake ink all over the map following up with Pebbled Path around the edges.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A vintage Watercolor World map card made for the Technique Tuesday ‘Vintage’ Blog Hop

I added Pebbled Path ink around the Pecan Pie card base and added the map using Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A vintage Watercolor World map card made for the Technique Tuesday ‘Vintage’ Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the On The Ocean stamp set was stamped in Versamark ink onto the strip of Pebbled Path card. I covered it with White Embossing Powder and set it with a Heat Tool. This was added to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A vintage Watercolor World map card made for the Technique Tuesday ‘Vintage’ Blog Hop

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A pretty anniversary card made using the mirror technique for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop and using the Playing in the Rain stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Turtle Love card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Posted on July 1, 2023June 15, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are showcasing projects made using the ‘mirror technique’. I have used the cute Playing in the Rain stamp set to make this ‘turtle love’ anniversary card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the turtle love card, you will need:

Flirty Flamingo card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pecan Pie card – 4¾” by 3”
Basic White card – 4⅝” by 2⅞”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Pecan Pie card – 2” by ¼”

Using the smaller daisy outline image, I stamped in the upper left and lower right corners of the Flirty Flamingo card front with Flirty Flamingo ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Playing In The Rain stamp set used with the mirror technique to make a pretty anniversary card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

I inked up the sweet turtle image from the Playing in the Rain stamp set with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and stamped on the left side of the smaller panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Playing In The Rain stamp set used with the mirror technique to make a pretty anniversary card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The same image was then mounted onto the Stamparatus Plate and stamped in the same ink onto the Silicon craft sheet. I repeated this step to make sure I had a good strong image.

I lifted the silicon sheet up, turned it face down and placed it onto the Basic White panel next to the previously stamped turtle. I rubbed it lightly and left it in position for a minute or two to allow the ink to transfer.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Playing In The Rain stamp set used with the mirror technique to make a pretty anniversary card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The turtles were then coloured using the following Blends Pens – Petal Pink, Smoky Slate, Pecan Pie and Pebbled Path.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Playing In The Rain stamp set used with the mirror technique to make a pretty anniversary card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

I used Flirty Flamingo and Daffodil Delight Blends to colour in the flower. The ground was coloured with Crumb Cake Blends Pens and the small grassy image was stamped in 1^st & 2^nd generation Granny Apple Green ink. A Blending Brush was used to add some Balmy Blue ink to the ‘sky’.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Playing In The Rain stamp set used with the mirror technique to make a pretty anniversary card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The decorated panel was added to the Pecan Pie panel using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. The whole piece was mounted onto the Flirty Flamingo card base on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Playing In The Rain stamp set used with the mirror technique to make a pretty anniversary card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Love For You stamp set was stamped in Versamark ink onto the strip of Pecan Pie card. I covered it with White Embossing Powder and heat set it before adding it to the card front.

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