A Christmas card made for the Ink & Inspirations colour challenge Blog Hop using the Festive Cheer stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Festive Christmas Card – Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

Posted on July 31, 2026July 20, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink & Inspiration Blog Hop where we have a colour palette/picture to inspire us. I have taken the colours and used them with the Festive Cheer stamp set to make a clean and simple Christmas card.

Colours used in making this card:

I created the festive Christmas card using the following supplies:

Azure Afternoon card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Garden Green – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

I began by stamping the sentiment with Garden Green ink in the lower left corner of the smaller panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Festive Cheer stamp set used to make a Christmas card for the Ink & Inspirations colour challenge Blog Hop

The outline diamond shaped bauble was then stamped with Azure Afternoon and the infill added in 2^nd generation Azure Afternoon ink. The larger ornament was then stamped with Real Red ink, the outline in full strength and the infill in 2^nd generation. The third bauble was stamped with Garden Green in the same way.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Festive Cheer stamp set used to make a Christmas card for the Ink & Inspirations colour challenge Blog Hop

I added the bauble hangers and hanging strings to each bulb with Smoky Slate ink and finished with a bow on the middle bauble.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Festive Cheer stamp set used to make a Christmas card for the Ink & Inspirations colour challenge Blog Hop

A scattering of ‘snowflakes’ were stamped with 2^nd generation Lemon Lime ink around the baubles.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Festive Cheer stamp set used to make a Christmas card for the Ink & Inspirations colour challenge Blog Hop

I rounded the upper right corner of the stamped panel, the Garden Green layer and the Azure Afternoon card base using a retired corner rounder, before adhering them together.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Festive Cheer stamp set used to make a Christmas card for the Ink & Inspirations colour challenge Blog Hop

A trio of Basic Rhinestones completed the card.

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A card made for the Crafty Challenge Dice Roll Blog Hop using the Begonia Belle stamp set and the Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder from Stampin' Up!

Subtle Begonia Card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Posted on July 27, 2026July 15, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop where we are being inspired to create by a dice roll featuring – Subtles, Standard/Horizontal, masking, ribbon, for you. I have made my card using the Begonia Belle stamp set.

Colours used when making this card are:

Basic White

Fresh Freesia

Soft Sea Foam

I created the subtle begonia card using the following supplies:

Soft Sea Foam card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Fresh Freesia – 5” by 3⅜”
Basic White – 4⅞” by 3¼”
Basic White – 2¼” by 1”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

I stamped the detailed leaf image in the upper left and lower right corners of the Soft Sea Foam card front with Soft Sea Foam ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Begonia Belle stamp set used with the Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder to make a card for the Crafty Challenge Dice Roll Blog Hop

I embossed a third of the 5” by 3⅜” Basic White card using the Lazy Daisy Embossing folder.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Begonia Belle stamp set used with the Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder to make a card for the Crafty Challenge Dice Roll Blog Hop

The detailed flower was the stamped on the un-embossed card with Fresh Freesia ink. The infill colour was added with 2^nd generation Fresh Freesia ink. I stamped the detailed image on Masking paper and used it to cover the stamped image before stamping the leaves with Soft Sea Foam ink, 1^st generation for the detailed image and 2^nd generation for the infill colour. I added the small leafy sprig and buds using the same inks.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Begonia Belle stamp set used with the Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder to make a card for the Crafty Challenge Dice Roll Blog Hop

A length of Fresh Freesia Satin Ribbon was wrapped around the embossed and decorated panel before it was added to the Fresh Freesia panel and then to the Soft Sea Foam card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Begonia Belle stamp set used with the Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder to make a card for the Crafty Challenge Dice Roll Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Fragrant Layers stamped set was stamped in Highland Heather ink on scrap Basic White card. It is a much longer sentiment, so I masked off the words I didn’t need before inking up and stamping. The sentiment was then die cut using the Perennial Postage dies. I added it to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Begonia Belle stamp set used with the Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder to make a card for the Crafty Challenge Dice Roll Blog Hop

A trio of Iridescent Pearls finished the card.

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A card made for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop using the Sweetly Sentimental stamp set and the Banner Says stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Sweetly Sentimental Card – Share It Sunday Blog Hop

Posted on July 26, 2026July 13, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Share It Sunday Blog Hop where we are sharing something we have been working on recently. I have made a card using the Sweetly Sentimental stamp set which is paired with the Sweetly Sentimental Hot Foil Dies which I haven’t used for this card.

Colours used in making this card are:

I created the sweetly sentimental card using the following supplies:

Peaceful Pine card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Cloud Cover– 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White – 5” by 3¼”
Basic White – 2¼” by ¾”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

I stamped the large floral image multiple times all over the 5” by 3¼” piece of Basic White card with Secret Sea ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Sweetly Sentimental stamp set used with the Banner Says stamp set to make a card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

The image was coloured ink using the following Blends Pens – Golden Glow light and dark and Peaceful Pine Light and Dark.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Sweetly Sentimental stamp set used with the Banner Says stamp set to make a card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

I added colour around all the images using the Light Cloud Cover Blends Pen before adhering the coloured panel to the piece of Cloud Cover card. The whole piece was then mounted onto the Peaceful Pine card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Sweetly Sentimental stamp set used with the Banner Says stamp set to make a card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Banner Sayings stamp set was stamped on the strip of Basic White card with Secret Sea ink. I punched it out using the Three Banner Punch and added it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Sweetly Sentimental stamp set used with the Banner Says stamp set to make a card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

A trio of 2026 – 2028 In Color Dots finished the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Sweetly Sentimental stamp set used with the Banner Says stamp set to make a card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

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A card made for the Ink. Stamp.Share Blog Hop using the Begonia Belle stamp set, Stampin' Up's July 2026 product of the month

Begonia Belle Card – Ink. Stamp.Share Blog Hop

Posted on July 25, 2026July 13, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop where we are showcasing product we have been using recently. I have chosen to share a card made using the Begonia Belle stamp set which is our July Product of the Month to make my card.

Colours used in making this card are:

I created the Begonia Belle card using the following supplies:

Cloud Cover card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Strawberry Slush – 4⅞” by 3⅛”
Basic White – 4¾” by 3”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

I stamped the ‘dotty’ image on the right-hand side of the Cloud Cover card front using Cloud Cover ink and set it aside.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Begonia Belle stamp set, July 2026 product of the month used to make a card for the Ink. Stamp.Share Blog Hop

Using Strawberry Slush ink, I stamped the more detailed flower image onto the smaller panel of Basic White card and added the infill image in 2^nd generation Strawberry Slush ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Begonia Belle stamp set, July 2026 product of the month used to make a card for the Ink. Stamp.Share Blog Hop

I stamped the detailed image again on Masking Paper and fussy cut it out and used it to mask off the stamped image.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Begonia Belle stamp set, July 2026 product of the month used to make a card for the Ink. Stamp.Share Blog Hop

The leaves were then added, the detailed stamp in full strength Granny Apple Green and the infill with 2^nd generation Granny Apple Green. The mask was then removed.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Begonia Belle stamp set, July 2026 product of the month used to make a card for the Ink. Stamp.Share Blog Hop

The dotty image was stamped around the right-hand side of the panel with Cloud Cover ink and the sentiment, from the Banner Sayings was stamped in the lower left corner with Secret Sea Ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Begonia Belle stamp set, July 2026 product of the month used to make a card for the Ink. Stamp.Share Blog Hop

The stamped panel was glued to the Strawberry Slush layer. A loop of Secret Sea Bordered Ribbon was adhered to the back of the panel with Tear & Tape and the panel added to the Cloud Cover card front on Dimensionals.

A trio of Moody Palette Glossy Dots finished the card.

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A pretty thank you card made using the Help Me Grow stamp set and co-ordinating Dies from Stampin' Up!

Potted Plants Card – Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Posted on July 18, 2026July 8, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are sharing any occasion card. I have made my pot plant themed thank you card using the Help Me Grow stamp set and dies.

Colours used to make this card are:

I created the potted plant card using the following supplies:

Strawberry Slush card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Peaceful Pine– 5⅛”” by 3⅜”
Basic White – 5” by 3¼”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White, Strawberry Slush, Lemon Lime Twist & Peaceful Pine

Using a flower stamp from the Help Me Grow stamp set I stamped in the upper left and lower right corners of the Strawberry Slush card front using Strawberry Slush ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Help Me Grow stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make a pretty thank you card

I inked up the flowerpot with Lost Lagoon ink and added another layer of the same ink to the left-hand side of the pot with a Sponge Dauber before die cutting the image. The pot was added to the small Basic White panel on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Help Me Grow stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make a pretty thank you card

From scrap Lemon Lime Twist I die cut a leafy sprig using the Help Me Grow dies and from scrap Peaceful Pine card I die cut a different leafy sprig using the Greenery Lane Dies. These were added to the pot with a mixture of Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive and Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Help Me Grow stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make a pretty thank you card

A trio of flowers were die cut from scrap Strawberry Slush card using dies from the Greenery Lane. I added these to the card front with Mini Glue Dots and placed an Iridescent Pearl in the centre of each flower.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Help Me Grow stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make a pretty thank you card

The sentiment, from the Help Me Grow stamp set was stamped, with Strawberry Slush ink on a ‘pick’ die cut from scrap Basic White card. I added this to the plant pot with Mini Glue Dots.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Help Me Grow stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make a pretty thank you card

A White Baker’s Twine bow finishes the card.

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Festive Cheer Card – Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

Posted on July 11, 2026July 12, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop where we are sharing Christmas in July projects inspired by a colour challenge. I have used the new Festive Cheer stamp set and Dies to make my card.

Colours used to make this card are:

I created the festive cheer card using the following supplies:

Crumb Cake card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Shaded Spruce – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White – 5” by 3¼”
Basic White- 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White, Crumb Cake & Garden Green – 3¼” by ½”

I embossed the 5” by 3¼” panel of Basic White card using the Fern & Flora 3D Embossing Folder and adhered it to the Shaded Spruce layer and then to the Crumb Cake card front.

A Christmas in July card made using the Festive Cheer stamp set and co-ordinating dies with the Fern & Flora 3D Embossing Folder from Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Festive Cheer stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Fern & Flora 3D Embossing Folder to make a Christmas in July card – Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

From scrap Garden Green card, I die cut the leafy branch from the Festive Cheer dies and adhered it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Festive Cheer stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Fern & Flora 3D Embossing Folder to make a Christmas in July card – Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

On scrap Basic White card, I stamped a selection of baubles, one in Real Red, another in Cherry Cobbler and the last with Shaded Spruce ink. These were die cut using the same set of dies. I also die cut some hangers and strings from scrap Crumb Cake card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Festive Cheer stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Fern & Flora 3D Embossing Folder to make a Christmas in July card – Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

The strings and hangers were glued to each bauble, and they were added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Festive Cheer stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Fern & Flora 3D Embossing Folder to make a Christmas in July card – Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped in Real Red ink onto scrap Basic White card and die cut using the Everyday Arches dies. I added it to the card front. A scattering of Adhesive-backed Peppermints finished the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Festive Cheer stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Fern & Flora 3D Embossing Folder to make a Christmas in July card – Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

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Leonie Stuart ● Marga Bultena ● Mo Rootes

Teri West ● Jan Musselman

Rachael Merrick ● Kelly Taranto ● Angie McKenzie

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A fun fold card made using the Framed Violets stamp set and co-ordinating dies with the Violet Dreams dsp from Stampin' Up!

Beautiful Violet Fun Fold Card – Ink. Stamp.Share Blog Hop

Posted on July 11, 2026July 5, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop where we have a Tic Tac Toe board to inspire us. I have chosen – Patterned Paper, Fun Fold and Ribbon/Twine to make my card.

Colours used to make this card are:

I created the beautiful violet fun fold card using the following supplies:

Peaceful Pine card base – 11” by 4⅛” scored at 2⅛”, 4¼” and 5½” on the long side
Peaceful Pine – 4⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White – 3⅞” by 1⅛”
Violet Dreams dsp – 3¾” by 1”
Basic White – 4⅛” by 4”
Violet Dreams dsp – 3⅞” by ⅝”
Highland Heather – 3¾” by 3”
Basic White – 3⅝” by 2⅞”
Scrap Basic White

Fold and burnish the centre scoreline then fold the other two scorelines backwards. Glue the 3¾” by 1” piece of Violet Dreams dsp to the panel of Basic White card measuring 3⅞” by 1⅛”. This can be added to the 1¼” section by the centre scoreline.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Framed Violets stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Violet Dreams dsp to make a fun fold card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

I wrapped a length of Fresh Freesia Ribbon around the dsp panel, securing it on the back with Tear and Tape before gluing the decorated panel to the back of the card to form the book fold portion.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Framed Violets stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Violet Dreams dsp to make a fun fold card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

I glued the remaining strip of Violet Dreams dsp on the right-hand side of the 4⅛” by 4” piece of Basic White card. This piece was then glued to the inside of the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Framed Violets stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Violet Dreams dsp to make a fun fold card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

The 4⅛” by 3⅜” panel of Peaceful Pine card was then glued to the top flap to form the Z fold portion of the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Framed Violets stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Violet Dreams dsp to make a fun fold card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

I stamped the cluster of violets with Secret Sea ink onto the 3⅝” by 2⅞” piece of Basic White card. The image was coloured in using the following Blends Pens – Light & Dark Highland Heather, Light Golden Glow and Light & Dark Peaceful Pine. I used a Blending Brush to add a little Fresh Freesia ink to the background to help ‘ground’ the image. The stamped panel was then adhered to the Highland Heather layer and then to the Peaceful Pine Z fold flap.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Framed Violets stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Violet Dreams dsp to make a fun fold card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped on scrap Basic White card and die using the Stylish Shapes Dies. I ran it through twice to make the label slightly smaller. It was added to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Framed Violets stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Violet Dreams dsp to make a fun fold card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

A trio of Rainbow Dots and a ribbon bow finished the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Framed Violets stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Violet Dreams dsp to make a fun fold card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

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A pretty self-closing box made using the Velvet Meadow designer series paper from Stampin' Up!

Self-closing Box – Stampin’ Dreams Blog Hop

Posted on July 9, 2026July 4, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stampin’ Dreams Blog Hop where we are sharing anything but a card. I have made a self-closing box and decorated it with the lovely Velvet Meadow dsp.

Colours used in this project are:

Basic White

Bubble Bath

Berry Burst

I created the self-closing box using the following supplies:

Berry Burst card – 8½” by 6”
Velvet Meadow dsp – 3¾” by 3¾”
Scrap Basic White card

Using my Simply Scored Scoring Tool, I scored the Berry Burst card. On the long side at 4” and 8”. On the short side at 1” and 5”.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Velvet Meadow designer series paper used to make a pretty self-closing box – Stampin’ Dreams Blog Hop

With the long side at the top of the scoreboard and the ½” strip on the right I scored at 2” and 6” but only as far as the first scoreline. I repeated this on White cardstock to make it easier for you to see.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Velvet Meadow designer series paper used to make a pretty self-closing box – Stampin’ Dreams Blog Hop

Taking a ruler and the Take Your Pick Scoring Attachment I scored from the bottom of the 2” scoreline to the right-hand corner of the rectangle and then again to the left-hand corner. I repeated this from the bottom of the 6” scoreline to both other corners.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Velvet Meadow designer series paper used to make a pretty self-closing box – Stampin’ Dreams Blog Hop

I cut away the small rectangles at either end of the ½” tab and cut up all the remaining scorelines along the long sides. I folded and burnished on all the scorelines beginning with the diagonal scorelines. The cardstock was then folded on the 4” fold and glued to the ½” tab to close the box.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Velvet Meadow designer series paper used to make a pretty self-closing box – Stampin’ Dreams Blog Hop

Using a pencil, I marked one side of the 3¾” square of Velvet Meadow dsp at 1⅞”. I used my Paper Trimmer to cut from the 1⅞” mark to the lower right corner and then the lower left corner giving three triangles. These were glued to the front of the self-closing box. The four tabs forming the bottom of the box were then glued together.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Velvet Meadow designer series paper used to make a pretty self-closing box – Stampin’ Dreams Blog Hop

I wrapped a length of retired Silver Edged Berry Burst Ribbon around the box and tied it in a bow at the front of the box.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Velvet Meadow designer series paper used to make a pretty self-closing box – Stampin’ Dreams Blog Hop

The sentiment was then stamped on scrap Basic White card in Berry Burst ink. I die cut it using the Fragrant Layers Dies, passing it through the machine twice to make the label smaller. I added the label to the box with a Mini Glue Dot.

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A sweet Koala themed birthday card made using the Wild Bunch stamp set from Stampin' Up! for the Stamping With Friends Product of the Month Blog Hop

Birthday Koala Card – Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Posted on July 8, 2026June 26, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are sharing projects featuring a product of the month. I have made my card using the Wild Bunch stamp set.

Colours used when creating this card are:

I created the birthday koala card using the following supplies:

Gray Granite card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Poppy Parade – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White – 5” by 3¼”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Basic White – 2¾” by 1”
Poppy Parade – 2¾” by ⅛”
Scrap Basic White

I stamped the sweet koala with Basic Gray ink onto the smaller panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Wild Bunch stamp set used to make a sweet Koala themed birthday card – Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The image was coloured using the Barely Blush, Gray Granite, Smoky Slate and Basic Black. The panel was then glued to the Poppy Parade layer before being added to the Gray Granite card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Wild Bunch stamp set used to make a sweet Koala themed birthday card – Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The party hat was stamped on scrap Basic White card. I coloured the pom-pom and added stripes with a Poppy Parade Blends Pen and fussy cut the hat out. I glued it to the head of the koala.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Wild Bunch stamp set used to make a sweet Koala themed birthday card – Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped in Basic Gray ink onto the strip of Basic White card and punched out using the Three Banner Punch.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Wild Bunch stamp set used to make a sweet Koala themed birthday card – Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The strip of Poppy Parade card was glued to the back of the sentiment label and the whole piece glued to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Wild Bunch stamp set used to make a sweet Koala themed birthday card – Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

A trio of Adhesive-backed Peppermints completed the card.

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A bright balloon birthday card made for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop using the Balloon Festoon stamp set and co-ordinating dies from Stampin' Up!

Bright Balloon Card – Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

Posted on July 7, 2026June 29, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop where we are sharing background techniques. I have used the Balloon Festoon stamp set and dies to make my card.

Colours used to make this card are:

I created the meadow easel card using the following supplies:

Thick Basic White card base – 5⅞” by 5⅛ scored on the short-side at 4⅛”
Coastal Cabana – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White – 5¼” by 3½”
Coastal Cabana – 4¼” by 2½”
Basic White – 4⅛” by 2⅜”
Scrap Pool Party & Coastal Cabana

I love taking a single image from a stamp set and using it to create a background for my focal image.

I took the long streamer image and stamped it in alternating Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo and Coastal Cabana ink. I rotated the image to vary the stamping.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Balloon Festoon stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make bright balloon birthday card for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

The stamped panel was then adhered to the larger Coastal Cabana card. A length of retired Daffodil Delight ribbon was wrapped around the panel before it was glued to the Thick Basic White card front.

I stamped the confetti image multiple times in 2^nd generation Daffodil Delight ink in the upper left corner of the smaller piece of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Balloon Festoon stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make bright balloon birthday card for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Cutest Crew stamp set was stamped on the same panel with Melon Mambo ink. The stamped panel was then glued to the smaller panel of Coastal Cabana card which was added to the card front using Mini Glue Dots.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Balloon Festoon stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make bright balloon birthday card for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

The star image was stamped, several times in Coastal Cabana ink on a scrap of Pool Party card. The balloon was then die cut from this stamped piece. I also die cut a balloon strip from scrap Coastal Cabana card and adhered the two together. The balloon was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Balloon Festoon stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make bright balloon birthday card for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

A ribbon bow and a trio of pink sequins finished the card.

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