Home to Roost is the lovely country style stamp set I am using on my Step-it-Up Sunday feature. I just love the rooster in this set and I highlighted the reed which also come in this stamp set, in last week’s Step-it-Up Sunday. Pairing it with the Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper really gives it a country feel.
Basic
I have kept it simple for the Basic card because that’s what it’s about. Just stamps, ink and paper and I’ve added some embellishments – because I can’t help myself!
I stamped the rooster on Whisper White cardstock. Then I inked up a clear block directly with the Daffodil Delight ink pad, spritzed with water and ‘stamped’ it over the rooster. This added a watercolour – look over the image. An easy way to add colour to your image.
The flower which is from the Butterfly Elements Sale-A-Bration offering, has been attached with a glue dot.
Product List for Basic Card
Intermediate
I stepped this card up by adding die cut squares and colouring the rooster with Stampin’ Blends. Don’t the Stampin’ Blends add a lovely, vibrant colour? You can almost hear the rooster crow.
Additional Products
- Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144603] $15.50
- Pumpkin Pie Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [144578] $7.75
- Cajun Craze Light Stampin’ Blends [147907] $7.75
- Real Red Light Stampin’ Blends [147933] $7.75
- Light Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends Marker [146878] $7.75
- Light Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Marker [146866] $7.75
- Crumb Cake Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [144582] $7.75
- Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $50.00
Advanced
I added a sponged background to the rooster. This was done by masking. Sponge Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight and Old Olive around the rooster.
I altered the Gingham DSP by adding some lines with the Soft Suede Stampin’ Write Marker and Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blend to give it a bit of a plaid look. I think this adds to the country, homely feel of this card.
The Burlap ribbon has been separated and tied together to create the look of straw.
Get the Home to Roost stamp set free during Sale-A-Bration.with ANY $90 order.
Additional Products
Try this card and give it to a friend to thank them for their friendship. You just don’t know who may need to hear an encouraging word.
Have a great week.