Thursday, July 1, 2021

Strong Roots July Stamp of the Month Blog Hop


Welcome to our Blog Hop where we are featuring artwork incorporating the July Stamp of the Month, Strong Roots


This stamp set includes the 11 images shown above and can be yours for $5 or FREE, if you're a VIP.  Whether used for scrapbooking or cardmaking, they have a unique sketch look to them which will result in fabulous artwork, with great messages. Our fabulous Stamp of the Month Special is a great way to make the most of your purchase.

If you are coming from CatScrapbooking, you're on the right track. You can find a complete list of participants by clicking here


I enjoyed using Watercolor Pencils to color in this cottage image. It actually makes me think of the home we lived in in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. (Yes, that's the name of the town.) So there might have not been those kinds of trees/bushes (lol), but the house makes me think of there. I did use the Watercolor Brush for the water effect. I love that it's so easy to control the water output. If you don't have a Watercolor Brush, you really need one. Trust me. 
The patterned paper that I used is from the NEW July/August Mix-Ins. You have heard me say, many times over, that it is often my favorite paper packet in each new Idea Book. 

The woodgrain and striped Zip Strip (with fun colors, don't you think?) are from the same sheet. I can't wait to make other artwork using the other patterns. 


For some accents, I chose to color, with a Sponge Dauber, a Wood Heart with the Peach and Flamingo ink pads, added some Gold Glitter Gems and Gold Embellshing Thread

For what occasion would you use this card? I can think of several. Post your thoughts below before you head over to Melinda's Blog to view what the other participants have created using this stamp set. Be sure to get yours before the month is over!

P.S. If you haven't heard, our July/August Idea Book was released today! You can view it digitally by following this link

Make it a GREAT month!




22 comments:

  1. Love your color choice. So bright and pretty!

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  2. Love your card! Your coloring is fantastic. Beautiful card.

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  3. Great card! Love the paper/color choices, card design and all the details!

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    1. Thank you for saying so, Darlys! I appreciate it!

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  4. What a sweet card...and LOVE how you colored the heart - it makes it so soft!

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    1. THANK YOU, friend! I messed with the heart a bit. LOL I needed the "right" color and was pleased with this result.

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  5. I love this! Super job on the colouring!

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  6. Oh I love this!! perfect with the MixIns!

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  7. I love your card and the papers you used. Your coloring is great.

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    1. That's sweet of you to say, Michelle. Thanks for saying so!

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  8. I really like the colour scheme you used - so soft and pretty.

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  9. This is so pretty! I love the combination of the stripes and woodgrain paper.

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  10. Melissa, I love this card! your colors are perfect and I love the stripes with the woodgrain!

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  11. Love this card! The zip strip adds so much color. Great job.

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  12. The mix in papers just get better and better! You made a lovely card and it could be used for a welcome to the neighborhood, congrats on a new home, thank you for a visit.....

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  13. What a great card! I'm not which I like better, it or the name of the town! LOL!!

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