A beautiful floral anniversary card made using the gorgeous Layers of Beauty stamp set, dies and stencil Bundle by Stampin' Up! - Ink & Inkspirations Blog Hop

Floral Anniversary card – Ink & Inkspirations Blog Hop

Posted on May 23, 2024May 12, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink & Inkspirations Blog Hop where we are sharing projects inspired by a floral picture and a colour challenge. I used the gorgeous Layers of Beauty Bundle to make my card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the floral anniversary card, you will need:

Bubble Bath card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Poppy Parade card – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic White card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”
Scrap Basic White card

The sentiment was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink in the lower left corner of the 5⅜” by 3⅝” panel of Basic White card. The panel was then glued to the Poppy Parade layer and the whole panel added to the Bubble Bath card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Layers of Beauty stamp set, dies and stencil Bundle used to make a beautiful floral anniversary card for the Ink & Inkspirations Blog Hop

I placed the 1^st stencil onto the large piece of scrap Basic White card and applied a light layer of Bubble Bath ink to the large roses with a Blending Brush.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Layers of Beauty stamp set, dies and stencil Bundle used to make a beautiful floral anniversary card for the Ink & Inkspirations Blog Hop

The 2^nd stencil was placed over top and the next added with Melon Mambo ink. The final layer was added with Poppy Parade ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Layers of Beauty stamp set, dies and stencil Bundle used to make a beautiful floral anniversary card for the Ink & Inkspirations Blog Hop

The smaller flowers were inked with Daffodil Delight ink and the centres coloured with Granny Apple Green ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Layers of Beauty stamp set, dies and stencil Bundle used to make a beautiful floral anniversary card for the Ink & Inkspirations Blog Hop

The Granny Apple Green ink was then used for the base colour of the leaves. The more detailed layer was added to the leaves with Garden Green ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Layers of Beauty stamp set, dies and stencil Bundle used to make a beautiful floral anniversary card for the Ink & Inkspirations Blog Hop

I die cut the coloured image using the Layers of Beauty Dies and added the whole piece to the card front on Dimensionals.

I absolutely love this bundle, so pretty.

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Two team recognition cards made using the Thoughtful Wishes stamp set and the Thoughtful Journey dsp by Stampin' Up!

Thoughtful Wishes Team Recognition Cards

Posted on May 21, 2024May 12, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Today, I am sharing 2 cards designed for members of my team congratulating them on recent achievements. I used the gorgeous Thoughtful Wishes stamp set and Thoughtful Journey designer series paper.

Colours in these cards are:

To recreate the thoughtful wishes cards, you will need:

Thick Basic White card bases – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – all 4 corners rounded
Basic Black card – 5⅜” by 3⅝” x 2 – all 4 corners rounded
Thoughtful Journey dsp – 5¼” by 3½” x 2 – all 4 corners rounded
Basic White card – 3½” by 3” x 2

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Thoughtful Wishes stamp set used with the Thoughtful Journey dsp to make 2 team recognition cards for members of my team

The panels of Thoughtful Journey dsp were adhered to the Basic Black layers. I wrapped a length of checked ribbon around the panel, securing it on the back with Sellotape.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Thoughtful Wishes stamp set used with the Thoughtful Journey dsp to make 2 team recognition cards for members of my team

From the 3½” by 3” panels of Basic White card I die cut 2 labels using the Nested Essentials Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Thoughtful Wishes stamp set used with the Thoughtful Journey dsp to make 2 team recognition cards for members of my team

The group of flowers were stamped onto the labels with Memento Tuxedo black ink. The sentiment, from the Layers of Beauty stamp set, was stamped in Memento ink above the flowers.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Thoughtful Wishes stamp set used with the Thoughtful Journey dsp to make 2 team recognition cards for members of my team

I used Wild Wheat and Shy Shamrock Blends to color the first image and Blackberry Bliss and Granny Apple Green Blends to colour the second image. The coloured panels were then added to the card fronts on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Thoughtful Wishes stamp set used with the Thoughtful Journey dsp to make 2 team recognition cards for members of my team

A ribbon bow was added to each card and Iridescent Foil Gems and Purple Shimmer Gems completed the cards.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Thoughtful Wishes stamp set used with the Thoughtful Journey dsp to make 2 team recognition cards for members of my team

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The Ice Cream Swirl stamp set used to make a pretty ice cream themed card

Ice Cream Swirl card

Posted on May 19, 2024May 7, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Here is a sweet card made using the gorgeous Ice Cream Swirl stamp set.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the ice cream swirl card, you will need:

Blackberry Bliss card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Berry Burst card – 5⅜” by 3⅝” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corner – for the inside

Onto the 5¼” by 3½” piece of Basic White card, I stamp the ice cream swirl in Blackberry Bliss ink. I used the Berry Burst Blends Pens to colour in the ice cream swirl.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Ice Cream Swirl stamp set used to make a pretty ice cream themed card

The ice cream swirl was stamped again onto a Post It note and trimmed out with scissors to use as a mask.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Ice Cream Swirl stamp set used to make a pretty ice cream themed card

I placed the mask over the ice cream swirl and stamped the ice cream cone and the biscuit straw with Pecan Pie before removing the mask.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Ice Cream Swirl stamp set used to make a pretty ice cream themed card

Pecan Pie Blends were used to colour in the cone.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Ice Cream Swirl stamp set used to make a pretty ice cream themed card

The sentiment was stamped in Blackberry Bliss ink. I used a Blackberry Bliss Marker to add some ink spritzing. The panel decorated panel was then glued to the Berry Burst panel which was then added to the Blackberry Bliss card base on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Ice Cream Swirl stamp set used to make a pretty ice cream themed card

A trio of Purple Shimmer Gems finished the card.

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The Trucking Along stamp set used with the 2024 - 2026 In Color dsp from Stampin' Up! for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Truckful of Presents card – Stamping with Friends Blog Hop

Posted on May 18, 2024May 7, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are sharing projects made using the gorgeous 2024 – 2026 In Colors. I have used the Trucking Along stamp set to make my card.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the truck full of presents card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic Black card – 5½” by 3¾”
2024 – 2026 In Color dsp – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 3½” by 2¾”
2024 – 2026 In Color dsp – 4” by 1½”
Scrap Basic White card

The large panel of 2024 – 2016 In Color dsp was glued to the Basic Black panel and then glued to the Thick Basic White card front. I flagged the end of the 4” by 1½” piece of 2024 – 2026 In Color dsp and glued it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Trucking Along stamp set used with the 2024 – 2026 In Color dsp for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

From the 3½” by 2¾” panel of Basic White card I die cut a label using the Nested Essentials Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Trucking Along stamp set used with the 2024 – 2026 In Color dsp for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The outline of the truck was stamped on the label in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and the ‘ground’ added below. The truck was coloured with Summer Splash ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Trucking Along stamp set used with the 2024 – 2026 In Color dsp for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The pile of presents was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black and they were coloured using the 2024 – 2026 In Color Markers. The whole piece was mounted on the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Trucking Along stamp set used with the 2024 – 2026 In Color dsp for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Country Birdhouse stamp set was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto scrap Basic White card. I trimmed it down and tucked it under the decorated label.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Trucking Along stamp set used with the 2024 – 2026 In Color dsp for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

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

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The Fluffiest Friends stamp set from Stampin' Up! used to make a cat themed thank you card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Fluffy Cat Thank You card

Posted on May 18, 2024May 7, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog hop where we are showcasing something we have been working on recently. I have used the new to me Fluffiest Friends stamp set to make a pretty thank you card for a cat loving friend.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the fluffy cat card, you will need:

Gray Granite card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – one for the inside
Perennial Lavender dsp – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 3½” by 3½”
Basic White card – 2” by ½”

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the Perennial Lavender dsp to one of the 5½” by 3¾” panels of Basic White card. The panel was then adhered to the Gray Granite card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A sweet cat themed thank you card made using the Fluffiest Friends stamp set for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

From the 3 ½” by 3 ½” piece of Basic White card I die cut a circle using the Stylish Shapes Dies. The cat and the flowers were stamped onto the die cut circle using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A sweet cat themed thank you card made using the Fluffiest Friends stamp set for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

I used the following Blends Pens to colour in the image – Petal Pink, Lemon Lolly, Soft Sea Foam, Gorgeous Grape, Smoky Slate & Gray Granite.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A sweet cat themed thank you card made using the Fluffiest Friends stamp set for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Using 2^nd generation Smoky Slate ink I stamped the clouds from the Under The Moon stamp set. The circle was then added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A sweet cat themed thank you card made using the Fluffiest Friends stamp set for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Latte Love stamp set was stamped on the small strip of Basic White card with Gorgeous Grape ink. It was added to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A sweet cat themed thank you card made using the Fluffiest Friends stamp set for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

A trio of Purple Shimmer Gems completed the card.

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The Layered Floral 3D Embossing Folder from Stampin' Up! used to make 3 cards for my May 2024 classes

Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder Classes

Posted on May 17, 2024May 12, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing the cards designed for my May classes using the Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder and 3 different techniques.

Colours used in these projects are:

Reverse Embossing Technique Card

Lemon Lolly card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White – 5¼” by 3½” – Embossed using the Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Basic White – 3¼” by 2¼” – for die-cutting a label using the Nested Essentials Dies

We placed the embossed panel, face down with the debossed side facing up, onto grid paper (any scrap paper would do) and using a Sponge Dauber coloured in the large flower petal with Gorgeous Grape ink. There is no need to be neat or to stay within the petals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Layered Floral 3D Embossing Folder used to make 3 cards for my May 2024 classes

Next, using a different Sponge Daubers we added Granny Apple Green to all the leaves and Lemon Lolly to the large flower centres and all the smaller flowers. At this point the embossed panel looks like a hot mess!

Then the fun started. We took a well inked Memento Tuxedo Black ink and swiped it multiple times across inked panel. The result is amazing, the bright flowers and leaves really pop out of the black background. This panel was then set aside to dry, this takes 5 – 8 minutes.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Layered Floral 3D Embossing Folder used to make 3 cards for my May 2024 classes

Meanwhile, we stamped the sentiment from the Cheerful Daisies stamp set onto the die cut label using Gorgeous Grape ink and set it aside.

When the embossed panel was dry it was adhered to the 5⅜” by 3⅝” layer of Basic White card. A length of Glittered Organdy Ribbon was wrapped around the panel and secured on the back with Sellotape.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Layered Floral 3D Embossing Folder used to make 3 cards for my May 2024 classes

The whole piece was then glued to the Lemon Lolly card front. The Sentiment was added with Dimensionals and a the ribbon bow with a Mini Glue Dot.

Watercolor Pencil Embossed card

Highland Heather card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Lemon Lolly card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½” – Embossed using the Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder
Lemon Lolly card – 2⅛” by 2⅛”
Basic White card – 2⅛” by 2⅛” – A stitched square die cut using Stylish Shapes Dies
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

With the embossed panel facing upwards we scribbled colour onto the petals of the small flowers using a Gorgeous Grape Watercolor Pencil. The flower centres were then coloured with a Daffodil Delight Watercolor Pencil.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Layered Floral 3D Embossing Folder used to make 3 cards for my May 2024 classe

We then used a Blender Pen to smooth out and spread the colour. The decorated panel was the glued to the Lemon Lolly Panel.

A length of Silver & White Sheer Ribbon was wrapped around the panel, secured on the back with Sellotape and the whole piece then added to the Highland Heather card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Layered Floral 3D Embossing Folder used to make 3 cards for my May 2024 classes

The sentiment, from the Textured Florals stamp set was stamped with Gorgeous Grape ink onto the die cut Basic White square. The stamped square was glued to the Lemon Lolly square. The sentiment was then added, on Dimensionals, to the card front. A ribbon bow completed the card.

Brayered Embossed card

Gorgeous Grape card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Lemon Lolly card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½” – Embossed using the Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder
Gorgeous Grape card – 2⅛” by 2⅛” – A stitched square die cut using Stylish Shapes Dies
Lemon Lolly card – 2⅛” by 2⅛” A stitched square die cut using Stylish Shapes Dies
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

With the embossed side uppermost, we inked up the Brayer with Gorgeous Grape ink and ran it across the panel applying colour to the raised areas.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Layered Floral 3D Embossing Folder used to make 3 cards for my May 2024 classes

Using a Blending Brush, we added Gorgeous Grape around all 4 sides of the panel and then glued the panel to the Lemon Lolly layer.

A length of Lemon Lolly Ribbon was wrapped around the panel and secured on the back with Sellotape before it was adhered to the Gorgeous Grape card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Layered Floral 3D Embossing Folder used to make 3 cards for my May 2024 classes

The sentiment was stamped onto the Lemon Lolly die cut square using Gorgeous Grape ink. The 2 die cut squares were then glued together and added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Layered Floral 3D Embossing Folder used to make 3 cards for my May 2024 classes

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The Loveliest Tree stamp set from Stampin' Up! used to make a monochromatic tree card for the Make It Masculine Blog Hop

Monochromatic Tree card – Make It Masculine Blog Hop

Posted on May 15, 2024May 3, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Make it Masculine Blog Hop where we are sharing, surprise, surprise……….. cards for the men in our lives.

Colours in this card are:

Basic White

Lost Lagoon

Pretty Peacock

To recreate the monochromatic tree card, you will need:

Pretty Peacock card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – one for the inside
Winter Meadow dsp – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 4” by 3”
Basic White card – ¼” wide strip

The panel of Winter Meadow dsp was glued to one of the 5½” by 3¾” panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A masculine monochromatic tree card made using the Loveliest Tree stamp set for the for the Make It Masculine Blog Hop

I wrapped a length of White Baker’s Twine around the layer in a cross pattern, securing it on the back with Sellotape. The whole panel was then adhered to the Pretty Peacock card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A masculine monochromatic tree card made using the Loveliest Tree stamp set for the for the Make It Masculine Blog Hop

The tree image was stamped in Pretty Peacock ink onto the 4” by 3” piece of Basic White card which was then die cut using the Deckled Rectangle Dies. I added it to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A masculine monochromatic tree card made using the Loveliest Tree stamp set for the for the Make It Masculine Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Something Fancy stamp set, was stamped on the ¼” inch wide strip with Pretty Peacock ink. I then trimmed out the words and added them to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A masculine monochromatic tree card made using the Loveliest Tree stamp set for the for the Make It Masculine Blog Hop

A trio of Pearls finished the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A masculine monochromatic tree card made using the Loveliest Tree stamp set for the for the Make It Masculine Blog Hop

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A masculine birthday card made using the gorgeous Under The Moon stamp set from Stampin' Up

Sailing Away card

Posted on May 14, 2024May 3, 2024 by Mo Rootes

I have used the Under The Moon stamp set to make a pretty sailing away birthday card.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the sailing away card, you will need:

Balmy Blue card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pebbled Path card – 4¾” by 3½”
Basic White card – 4⅝” by 3⅜”
Basic White, Lemon Lolly & Pebbled Path – 4” by ⅜”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾”
Scrap Pebbled Path

Using both of the cloud images, I randomly stamped all over the Balmy Blue card front using Balmy Blue ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – This gorgeous Under The Moon stamp set from Stampin’ Up used to make a masculine birthday card

I flagged the ends of the strips of Basic White, Lemon Lolly & Pebbled Path and I added them to the centre of the card front using Tear & Tape

www.crafty-rootes.com – This gorgeous Under The Moon stamp set from Stampin’ Up used to make a masculine birthday card

The ‘sea’ was stamped using Pool Party ink onto the 4⅝” by 3⅜” panel of Basic White card. I added the sun with Lemon Lolly and the back of the flower centre stamp from the Planted Paradise stamp set. I used a sponge Dauber to add Lemon Lolly ink to the sea to reflect the sun.

www.crafty-rootes.com – This gorgeous Under The Moon stamp set from Stampin’ Up used to make a masculine birthday card

Both cloud images were then randomly stamped in Balmy Blue ink across the top of the panel. The boat was stamped in Pebbled Path ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – This gorgeous Under The Moon stamp set from Stampin’ Up used to make a masculine birthday card

The sentiment, from the Country Birdhouse stamp set was stamped in Versamark ink onto scrap Pebbled Path card, covered with White Embossing Powder and heat set with a Heat Tool. I trimmed it out with scissors and added it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – This gorgeous Under The Moon stamp set from Stampin’ Up used to make a masculine birthday card

A trio of Opaque Faceted Gems completed the card.

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A pretty thinking of you card made using the Coffee With Friends stamp set and the Mediterranean Blooms dsp from Stampin' Up!

Coffee With Friends card

Posted on May 12, 2024May 1, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Here is a pretty card made for a friend who is going through a hard time. I used the pretty Coffee with Friends stamp set to make my card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the coffee with friends card, you will need:

Boho Blue card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 4⅝” by 3”
Mediterranean Blooms dsp – 4½” by 2⅞”
Lemon Lolly card – 4⅜” by 2¾”
Basic White card – 4¼” by 2⅝”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Lemon Lolly

I glued the panel of Mediterranean Blooms dsp to the 4⅝” by 3” piece of Basic White card and then glued it to the Boho Blue card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Coffee With Friends stamp set and the Mediterranean Blooms dsp used to make a pretty thinking of you card

The lady with coffee image was stamped on the 4¼” by 2⅝” piece of Basic White card using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Coffee With Friends stamp set and the Mediterranean Blooms dsp used to make a pretty thinking of you card

The following Blends Pens were used to colour in the image – Lemon Lolly, Poppy Parade, Boho Blue, Ivory, Smoky Slate, SU 300 & SU 500

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Coffee With Friends stamp set and the Mediterranean Blooms dsp used to make a pretty thinking of you card

The coloured image was then glued to the Lemon Lolly layer and added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Coffee With Friends stamp set and the Mediterranean Blooms dsp used to make a pretty thinking of you card

The sentiment, from the Hearts & Hugs stamp set, was stamped in Versamark ink, covered with Black Embossing Powder and heat set using my Heat Tool. I added it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Coffee With Friends stamp set and the Mediterranean Blooms dsp used to make a pretty thinking of you card

A trio of Rainbow Dots finished the card.

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A card made for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop sketch challenge using the Cake Fancy stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Simple Thank You Card – Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

Posted on May 11, 2024May 12, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop where we have a sketch for inspiration. I have to say, I found this sketch a bit of a challenge and a number of attempts went in the bin before I made a card I was happy with. I used the Cake Fancy stamp set to make a simple thank you card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the simple thank you card, you will need:

Calypso Coral 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”

Using the Grid Paper, I lined up the 5¼” by 3½” panel of Basic White card so that it was straight.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Cake Fancy stamp set used with a sketch challenge for inspiration to make a card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

The first row was stamped in Summer Splash ink using the swirly ‘icing’ image.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Cake Fancy stamp set used with a sketch challenge for inspiration to make a card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

The second, and smallest row of hearts was stamped using Calypso Coral ink. Lastly, I stamped the tiny leaves in Lemon Lime Twist ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Cake Fancy stamp set used with a sketch challenge for inspiration to make a card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

I auditioned various sentiments stamped on various labels in various colours but none of them looked right and I ended up stamping a sentiment from the Sweetly Scripted stamp set along the bottom of the panel.