The Saint Nicholas stamp set by Stampin' Up! used wiith a sketch to make a cute good old Saint Nick Christmas card for our team sketch challenge

Good Old Saint Nick card

Posted on October 16, 2023October 15, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing the card made for our team challenge which is based on a sketch. I have made my card using the Saint Nicholas stamp set.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the saint Nick card, you will need:

Cherry Cobbler card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Walk in the Forest dsp – Strips – 3⅝” long, no set width
Cherry Cobbler card – 4” by 3”
Basic White card – 3⅞” by 2⅞”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

Using the Christmas Tidings Embossing Folder I embossed the 5⅜” by 3⅝” panel of Basic White card and glued it to the Cherry Cobbler card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A good old Saint Nick Christmas card made using the Saint Nicholas stamp set and a sketch for our team sketch challenge

I used the same liquid glue to adhere the strips of dsp to the embossed panel.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A good old Saint Nick Christmas card made using the Saint Nicholas stamp set and a sketch for our team sketch challenge

The image of Saint Nick was stamped in Pebbled Path ink onto the smallest panel of Basic White card.

Saint Nick Christmas card made using the Saint Nicholas stamp set and a sketch for our team sketch challenge

The following Blends Alcohol Markers were used to colour in the image – Pool Party, Lost Lagoon, Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wheat, Crumb Cake, Smoky Slate Pebbled Path and the lightest Natural Tones Pen.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A good old Saint Nick Christmas card made using the Saint Nicholas stamp set and a sketch for our team sketch challenge

The decorated panel was glued to the smaller Cherry Cobbler panel. It was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A good old Saint Nick Christmas card made using the Saint Nicholas stamp set and a sketch for our team sketch challenge

The sentiment was stamped in Cherry Cobbler ink onto scrap Basic White card and trimmed it down before adding it to the card front.

A trio of Classic Matt Dots complete the card.

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A merry tree Christmas card made for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop using the Merriest Trees stamp set and Dies used with the Walk in the Forest dsp by Stampin' Up!

Merry Tree card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

Posted on October 14, 2023October 13, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop where we are sharing projects inspired by a sketch. I have used the Merriest Trees stamp set and Dies along with the Walk in the Forest dsp to make my card.

Colours in this project are:

To recreate the merriest trees card, you will need:

Old Olive card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Misty Moonlight card – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – one for the inside
Walk in the Forest dsp – 5 ¾” long – I cut 2 at ½” wide and 1 at ¼” wide
Basic White strip – ¼” wide
Scrap Basic White card & Distressed Gold

I used Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive to adhere the strips of designer series paper (dsp) to one of the 5½” by 3¾” panels of Basic White. The panel was then glued to the Misty Moonlight panel and then to the Old Olive card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Merriest Trees stamp set and Dies used with the Walk in the Forest dsp to make a merry card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

The Christmas Tree, from the Merriest Trees stamp set was stamped in 2^nd generation Old Olive ink onto scrap Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Merriest Trees stamp set and Dies used with the Walk in the Forest dsp to make a merry card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

Using full strength Old Olive ink I stamped the detail of the tree over the top of the previously stamped image. The tree was then die cut using the 2^nd largest tree die from the Merriest Trees Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Merriest Trees stamp set and Dies used with the Walk in the Forest dsp to make a merry card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

The tree was added to the card front on Dimensionals. A star, die cut from scrap Distressed Gold paper and added to the top of the tree.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Merriest Trees stamp set and Dies used with the Walk in the Forest dsp to make a merry card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped in Old Olive ink onto the thin strip of Basic White which I then cut down before adding it to the card front. A trio of Blooming Pearls completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Merriest Trees stamp set and Dies used with the Walk in the Forest dsp to make a merry card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

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Angie McKenzie ● Leonie Stuart ● Aurélie Fabre

Karen Henderson ● Jan Musselman ● Shel Anderson

Judith Patterson ● Mo Rootes ● Teri West

Chris Smith ● Annette Ball ● Vickie Littlewood

Tricia Butts ● Danielle Kassing

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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,

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

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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The Ladybug stamp set, Ladybug Builder Punch and Bright & Beautiful dsp by Stampin' Up! used to make a pretty Ladybird themed card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Bright Ladybird card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Posted on June 17, 2023June 9, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop where we are sharing projects inspired by a sketch. I have used the Hello Ladybug stamp set and the Bright & Beautiful dsp to make my bright ladybird card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the bright ladybird card, you will need:

Azure Afternoon card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – Rounded upper left corner
Lemon Lime Twist – 5½” by 3¾” – Rounded upper left corner
Basic White – 5⅜” by 3⅝” – Rounded upper left corner
Bright & Beautiful dsp – 5⅜” by ⅜” x 5
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside – Rounded upper left corner
Scrap Basic White & Basic Black

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the strips of Bright & Beautiful dsp to the smaller panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty Ladybird themed card made using the Ladybug stamp set, Ladybug Builder Punch and Bright & Beautiful dsp for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

I added dots in Bubble Bath ink either side of the dsp. The panel was then glued to the Lemon Lime Twist layer and then to the Azure Afternoon card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty Ladybird themed card made using the Ladybug stamp set, Ladybug Builder Punch and Bright & Beautiful dsp for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

The large leaf from the Hello Ladybug stamp set was stamped on scrap Basic White card in Lemon Lime Twist ink. I used a pair of Scissors to cut out the leaf and added it to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty Ladybird themed card made using the Ladybug stamp set, Ladybug Builder Punch and Bright & Beautiful dsp for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

The ladybird body was punched from scrap Basic Black card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty Ladybird themed card made using the Ladybug stamp set, Ladybug Builder Punch and Bright & Beautiful dsp for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

I stamped the wings in Azure Afternoon ink onto scrap Basic White card, punched them out, curved the wings with a Bone Folder and added them to the ladybird body with a Mini Glue Dot. I then glued it to the large leaf.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty Ladybird themed card made using the Ladybug stamp set, Ladybug Builder Punch and Bright & Beautiful dsp for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped in Azure Afternoon ink and a trio of Pastel Sequins completed the card.

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A card made for a sketch challenge using the Bright & Beautiful dsp and Beautiful Balloons stamp set by Stampin' Up! or the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

Bright & Beautiful card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

Posted on May 13, 2023May 13, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop where we are sharing projects inspired by a sketch. I have to admit I found this a difficult sketch to work with and had a number of failed attempts before I settled on the card I am sharing today. I have used the Beautiful Balloons stamp set and Bright & Beautiful Dsp to make my card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the bright & beautiful card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 4⅛” by 2”
Fresh Freesia Card – 5⅞” by ⅝”
Bright & Beautiful dsp 2” by 2” squares x 2

Using a Paper Trimmer, I cut the 2” squares of Bright & Beautiful dsp in half diagonally and used Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive to glue the dsp triangles to the Thick Basic White card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bright & Beautiful dsp and Beautiful Balloons stamp set used to make a card for a sketch challenge for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

The small balloon was stamped up the length of the Fresh Freesia strip which was then glued to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bright & Beautiful dsp and Beautiful Balloons stamp set used to make a card for a sketch challenge for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

I stamped the small balloon all over the 4⅛” by 2” panel of Basic White card in Lemon Lolly ink. The same small balloon was stamped again in Fresh Freesia then Bubble Bath inks.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bright & Beautiful dsp and Beautiful Balloons stamp set used to make a card for a sketch challenge for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Biggest Wish stamp set was stamped over the balloons in Pebbled Path ink. Love this bold sentiment. This panel was mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bright & Beautiful dsp and Beautiful Balloons stamp set used to make a card for a sketch challenge for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

A trio of Adhesive Backed Solid Gems completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bright & Beautiful dsp and Beautiful Balloons stamp set used to make a card for a sketch challenge for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

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Annette Ball ● Cheryl Hamilton

Aurélie Fabre ● Jan Musselman ● Danielle Kassing

Teri West ● Leonie Stuart ● Karen Henderson

Marieke Bart ● Tricia Butts ● Mo Rootes

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A card made for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop sketch challenge using the Cottage Wreaths stamp set and Country Wreaths Dies by Stampin' Up!

Country Wreaths card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Posted on November 26, 2022November 16, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop where we are working with a sketch challenge. I have used the Cottage Wreaths stamp set to create my card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the country wreaths card, you will need:

Soft Succulent card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Sweet Sorbet card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 3½” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” for the inside
Scrap Basic White, Sweet Sorbet, Soft Succulent and 2022 – 2024 In Color dsp.

I ran the smaller panel of Basic White card through the Cut & Emboss Machine with the Fern 3D Embossing Folder. This was then glued to the Sweet Sorbet panel using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. I used the same glue to adhere the piece to the Soft Succulent card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cottage Wreaths stamp set and Country Wreaths Dies used to make a card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop sketch challenge

I flagged the ends of 2 scrap strips of 2022 – 2024 In Color dsp and added them to the card front with liquid glue. I had flagged one end with Scissors.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cottage Wreaths stamp set and Country Wreaths Dies used to make a card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop sketch challenge

A stitched circle was die cut from the square of Basic White card using the Stylish Shapes Dies. I used the double leafy sprig to stamp around the edge of the circle with Soft Succulent ink. I used liquid glue to add the circle to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cottage Wreaths stamp set and Country Wreaths Dies used to make a card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop sketch challenge

The leafy wreath was stamped in Evening Evergreen ink onto scrap Basic White card, added berries with Sweet Sorbet ink and used the Country Wreath Dies to cut out the wreath, this was added to the die cut circle on Dimensionals. A bow, die cut from the scrap Sweet Sorbet card was added to the wreath.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cottage Wreaths stamp set and Country Wreaths Dies used to make a card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop sketch challenge

The sentiment was stamped in Evening Evergreen ink onto a scrap of Soft Succulent card, trimmed it down and added it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cottage Wreaths stamp set and Country Wreaths Dies used to make a card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop sketch challenge

A trio of Festive Pearls completed the card.

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A sketch/color challenge theme for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop featuring the Mountain Air stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Mountain Scene for the Ink & Inspiration Blog Hop

Posted on November 24, 2022November 24, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink & Inspiration Blog Hop where we are working with a sketch and Colour Challenge.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the mountain scene card:

Starry Sky card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Daffodil Delight card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – one for the inside

I stamped the detailed mountain image in Starry Sky ink across one of the Basic White panels. I cleaned the stamp, adhered it to the block with the detailed side against the block and inked up the reverse with Fresh Freesia ink. I stamped this off on scrap paper before stamping it over the detailed image to provide a shadow.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Mountain Air stamp set used for an Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop where we are working with a sketch/color challenge

The detailed line of trees was stamped in Evening Evergreen ink at the base of the mountains. I inked the image again, stamped off onto scrap paper, turned the image upside down and stamped again in the foreground. I stamped multiple times until all the ink was gone.

Using a Post It Note, punched with a 1” Circle Punch I placed it in the sky overlapping the mountain range. I used Sponge Daubers to add Pumpkin Pie and Daffodil Delight ink above the mountains to indicate a sunset. I removed the mask and added a little Daffodil Delight ink to the moon.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Mountain Air stamp set used for an Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop where we are working with a sketch/color challenge

Using Orchid Oasis ink and a Blending Brush I added Orchid Oasis ink to the top of the card. I finished the sky with Starry Sky ink around the edges to add depth to the sky.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Mountain Air stamp set used for an Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop where we are working with a sketch/color challenge

The group of trees in the foreground were stamped in Evening Evergreen ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Mountain Air stamp set used for an Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop where we are working with a sketch/color challenge

A couple of groups of birds were stamped in the sky in Starry Sky ink and I used the same ink to darken up the ground.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Mountain Air stamp set used for an Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop where we are working with a sketch/color challenge

I was really happy with how this card turned out and I really love this stamp set.

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A card made for the Stamping Inkspirations sketch & colour challenge Blog Hop using the pretty Forever Fern stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Forever Fern card made for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

Posted on November 19, 2022November 20, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop where we have a sketch and colour challenge. I have used the Forever Fern stamp set to create my card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the Forever Fern card, you will need:

Soft Sea Foam card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Evening Evergreen card – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” x 2
Evening Evergreen card – 2 ½” by 2 ½”
Basic White card – 2” by 2”

I stamped the sentiment in Evening Evergreen ink onto the small square of Basic White card. I die cut it out using the Beautiful Shapes Dies. Using the same set of dies I die cut the next size hexagon from the square of Evening Evergreen card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Forever Fern stamp set used to make a card for the Stamping Inkspirations sketch & colour challenge Blog Hop

I lightly drew around the larger die cut sentiment after placing it onto one of the Basic White panels. This gave me an idea where to stamp the leafy images.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Forever Fern stamp set used to make a card for the Stamping Inkspirations sketch & colour challenge Blog Hop

The first spray of leaves was stamped in Soft Sea Foam ink, the second in Pear Pizzazz ink. The next leaves were stamped in Granny Apple Green, then Garden Green was used and finally the smallest leafy spray in Soft Succulent ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Forever Fern stamp set used to make a card for the Stamping Inkspirations sketch & colour challenge Blog Hop

A length of Evening Evergreen Open Weave Ribbon was wrapped around the stamped panel. It was secured on the back with Sellotape. I then used Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive to glue the stamped panel to the Evening Evergreen layer. The whole piece was added to the Soft Sea Foam card base using the same liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Forever Fern stamp set used to make a card for the Stamping Inkspirations sketch & colour challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

Forever Fern stamp set used to make a card for the Stamping Inkspirations sketch & colour challenge Blog Hop

A ribbon bow was added with a Mini Glue Dot and a trio of 2021 – 2023 In Color Gems completed the card.

Please continue around the hop to see what my crafty friends have to share with us today. Next is the lovely Susan Webster

Angie McKenzie ● Karen Henderson ● Leonie Stuart

Mo Rootes ● Susan Webster

Vickie Littlewood ● Tricia Butts ● Teri West

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A card made for the Crafty Sketch Challenge Blog Hop using the Fitting Florets collection of product by Stampin' Up!

Fitting Florets used for the Crafty Sketch Challenge Blog Hop

Posted on October 31, 2022October 24, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop where we are sharing projects inspired by a sketch. I have used the pretty new Fitting Florets collection of products to make my card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the pretty florets card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Fitting Florets dsp – 5⅞” by 3½”
Sweet Sorbet card – 5⅞” by ⅛”
Basic White card – 3¼” by 3¼”
Scrap Basic White card

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the Fitting Florets dsp to the Thick Basic White card base. I added the strips of Sweet Sorbet card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The stunning new Framed Florets stamp set and co-ordinating Dies plus the Fitting Florets dsp used to make a card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

I used the Layering Circle Dies to die cut a circle from the square of Basic White card. The sentiment from the Framed Florets stamp set was stamped onto the die cut circle in Evening Evergreen ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The stunning new Framed Florets stamp set and co-ordinating Dies plus the Fitting Florets dsp used to make a card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The small cluster of blossoms was stamped onto scrap Basic White card in Evening Evergreen ink. I coloured the image using Sweet Sorbet, Soft Succulent and Evening Evergreen Blends pens. The image was then die cut using the Framed Florets Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The stunning new Framed Florets stamp set and co-ordinating Dies plus the Fitting Florets dsp used to make a card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The floral spray was then added to the die cut circle using the same liquid Adhesive. The circle was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The stunning new Framed Florets stamp set and co-ordinating Dies plus the Fitting Florets dsp used to make a card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

A trio of Red Rhinestones completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The stunning new Framed Florets stamp set and co-ordinating Dies plus the Fitting Florets dsp used to make a card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

I love a sketch challenge, it really makes you look at your stamps, dsp etc in a different way.

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The Celebrate Sunflower stamp set by Stampin' Up! used to make a card for the Stamping Inkspirations Sketch Challenge Blog Hop

Sunflower card for the Stamping Inkspirations Bog Hop

Posted on October 8, 2022October 7, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop where we have a sketch to work with. I have used the pretty Celebrate Sunflower stamp set to make my card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the sunflower card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
So Saffron card – 5¾” by 4”
Sun Prints dsp – 4½” by 3⅞”
Basic White card – 3” by 3”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White & Soft Suede

I began by tearing the piece of Sun Prints dsp into 2 pieces keeping the edges jagged.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A card made using the Celebrate Sunflower stamp set for the Stamping Inkspirations Sketch Challenge Blog Hop

Taking the small pair of leaves, I stamped down the centre of the So Saffron panel with So Saffron ink to give a little interest to the background. The torn pieces of dsp were then adhered to the So Saffron layer leaving the stamped area on view,

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A card made using the Celebrate Sunflower stamp set for the Stamping Inkspirations Sketch Challenge Blog Hop

The small sunflower was stamped in Old Olive ink onto scarp Basic White card along with 2 sets of the small leaves. These were coloured using the following Blends Alcohol Pens – So Saffron, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive & Soft Suede.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A card made using the Celebrate Sunflower stamp set for the Stamping Inkspirations Sketch Challenge Blog Hop

I die cut a stitched circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies and glued the coloured flower onto it. The spare leaves were then tucked around the flower. I added the circle to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A card made using the Celebrate Sunflower stamp set for the Stamping Inkspirations Sketch Challenge Blog Hop

A couple of leafy sprigs were die cut form scrap Soft Suede card and these were tucked behind the circle.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A card made using the Celebrate Sunflower stamp set for the Stamping Inkspirations Sketch Challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Ringed with Nature stamp set was stamped in Versamark ink onto scrap Soft Suede card. I then covered the stamped sentiment with White Embossing Powder and heat set it using my Heat Tool. I trimmed the cardstock down and flagged the ends with scissors before adding it to the card front.

A trio of Glossy Dots completed the card.

I hope you like it. Please continue around the hop to see what my crafty friends have done with the sketch.