A good luck card made for the Stamping Dreams 'Back To School' Blog Hop using the Bird's Eye View stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Good Luck card for the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

Posted on August 10, 2023July 29, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop where we are sharing projects on a ‘back to school’ theme. I have chosen to make my good luck card using the sweet Bird’s Eye View stamp set.

Colours used to make my card are:

The stack of books was randomly stamped all over the Boho Blue card front in Boho Blue ink.

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The stack of books were stamped onto the smaller panel of Basic White card using Pebbled Path ink. I stamped the same image onto Masking Paper and cut it out using Scissors. I then used it to mask of the first image. The same image was stamped again above the first and the mask removed.

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Using the following Blends Pens, I coloured in the both stacks of books – Petal Pink, Balmy Blue, Fresh Freesia, Soft Sea Foam, Crumb Cake and Smoky Slate. I added the titles using a Pebbled Path Stamp ‘n Write Marker.

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The sentiment, from the Charming Sentiments was stamped in Pebbled Path ink and the panel was glued to the Pebbled Path layer. The whole piece was then mounted onto the Boho Blue card front on Dimensionals.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bird’s Eye View stamp set used to make a good luck card for the Stamping Dreams ‘Back To School’ Blog Hop

The owl was stamped in Pebbled Path ink onto scrap Basic White card, coloured with Smoky Slate and Crumb Cake Blends Pens and cut out with Scissors. I added it to the card front on Dimensionals.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bird’s Eye View stamp set used to make a good luck card for the Stamping Dreams ‘Back To School’ Blog Hop

A trio of Tinsel gems completed the card.

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The Masterfully Made designer series paper by Stampin' Up! used to demonstrate the Kintsugi technique for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Masterfully Made Kintsugi card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Posted on August 5, 2023July 26, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are sharing projects made using the Kintsugi Technique. This is a Japanese technique usually defined as ‘golden joinery’ and is often used to mend pottery and ceramics. The theory is that by making the join between the broken pieces – often gold, silver, copper or platinum – obvious it enhances the beauty of the piece.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the kintsugi card, you will need:

Berry Burst card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – one for the inside
Masterfully Made dsp – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 2” by 2”
Berry Burst card – 2½” by ⅝”

After choosing my piece of Masterfully Made designer series paper (dsp), I tore it into 5 pieces. You can do as many tears as you like and I thought 5 was a good number. I was careful to tear slowly and carefully to minimise white fluffy edges which don’t work so well for this technique.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A card demonstrating the Kintsugi technique and made using the Masterfully Made designer series paper for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Each torn piece would be embossed and fitted back together against an un embossed edge. So firstly, I needed to work out which side of each tear I would emboss.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A card demonstrating the Kintsugi technique and made using the Masterfully Made designer series paper for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

When I had decided, I gently rubbed a Versamark pad over the torn edge. The edge was then dipped into Copper Embossing Powder and then heat set with my Heat Tool. I repeated this step until all the edges were embossed.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A card demonstrating the Kintsugi technique and made using the Masterfully Made designer series paper for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The pieces were then placed onto one of the large Basic White panels and adhered in place using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. I made sure to keep the embossed edges on top. The panel was then mounted onto the Berry Burst card base on Dimensionals.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A card demonstrating the Kintsugi technique and made using the Masterfully Made designer series paper for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Charming Sentiments stamp set, was stamped in Berry Burst ink onto the square of Basic White card. This was then die cut using the Stylish Shapes Dies.

The ends of the strip of Berry Burst card were flagged and the piece added to the back of the stitched circle. This was then glued to the card front.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A card demonstrating the Kintsugi technique and made using the Masterfully Made designer series paper for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

A trio of copper Brushed Metallic Dots completed the card. I loved trying out this new technique and I love the effect it achieves.

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A pretty card for the Technique Tuesday colouring Blog Hop made using the Calm & Quiet stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Calm & Quiet card for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

Posted on August 1, 2023August 1, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop where we are sharing colouring techniques. I have used the lovely Calm & Quiet stamp set to make a water-coloured card.

The Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the calm & quiet card, you will need:

Pool Party card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pecan Pie card – 5⅛” by 3⅝”
Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper – 5” by 3½”
Pecan Pie card – 2⅛” by ⅜”
Very Vanilla card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

Using StaZon Jet Black ink I stamped the large lakeside image onto Fluid 100 Watercolor card.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Calm & Quiet stamp set used to make a pretty card for the Technique Tuesday colouring Blog Hop

I took an Aquapainter and coloured the image in. I used Pool Party for the water, Pecan Pie for the jetty and Boho Blue for the chair.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Calm & Quiet stamp set used to make a pretty card for the Technique Tuesday colouring Blog Hop

The bullrushes were coloured with Shaded Spruce and Pecan Pie, the greenery in Garden Green and the rocks in Pebbled Path ink.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Calm & Quiet stamp set used to make a pretty card for the Technique Tuesday colouring Blog Hop

A little touch of Poppy Parade ink coloured in the mug and Balmy Blue ink for the sky.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Calm & Quiet stamp set used to make a pretty card for the Technique Tuesday colouring Blog Hop

The coloured panel was added to the Pecan Pie panel using Multipurpose Liquid glue. The panel was added to the Pool Party card base on Dimensionals.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Calm & Quiet stamp set used to make a pretty card for the Technique Tuesday colouring Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Earthen Textures stamp set was stamped in Versamark ink onto the scrap of Pecan Pie card. I covered it with White Embossing Powder and heat set it with my Heat Tool before adding it to the card front.

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A pretty card for the Stampers Showcase sketch challenge Blog Hop made using the Stargazing designer series paper by Stampin' Up!

Stargazing card for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

Posted on July 31, 2023July 21, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop where we are creating projects based on a sketch. I have used the gorgeous Stargazing dsp to make my card. I adjust the sizes to fit with the UK’s cardstock.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the Stargazing card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Stargazing dsp – 5½” by 3⅞”
Stargazing dsp – 4¾” by 3”
Stargazing dsp – 3½” by 2¾”
Stargazing dsp – 3½” by ¾”
Basic White card – 2” by 2”

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the largest panel of Stargazing designer series paper to the Thick Basic White card front.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Stargazing designer series paper used to make a pretty card for the Stampers Showcase sketch challenge Blog Hop

The 4¾” by 3” piece of designer series paper was added next, off set. The dsp panel measuring 3½” by 2¾” was added next also off set.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Stargazing designer series paper used to make a pretty card for the Stampers Showcase sketch challenge Blog Hop

Using Scissors, I angled the left-hand side of the final strip of dsp and added it to the card front with the same liquid glue.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Stargazing designer series paper used to make a pretty card for the Stampers Showcase sketch challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Perched in a Tree stamp set was stamped in Night of Navy ink onto the small square of Basic White card which I then die cut a stitched circle using the Stylish Shapes Dies. This was added to the card front on Dimensionals.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Stargazing designer series paper used to make a pretty card for the Stampers Showcase sketch challenge Blog Hop

A trio of Basic Rhinestones completed the card.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Stargazing designer series paper used to make a pretty card for the Stampers Showcase sketch challenge Blog Hop

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Masterfully Made dsp and Share A Milkshake stamp set and dies by Stampin' Up! used to make a pretty card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

Milkshake card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

Posted on July 30, 2023July 21, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Share It Sunday Blog Hop where we are sharing something we have been working on recently. The Share A Milkshake stamp set was on my desk so I have made my card using it.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the Milkshake card, you will need;

Berry Burst card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Masterfully Made dsp – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic Black card – 3⅝” by 2¼”
Basic White card – 3¾” by 2½”
Basic Back card – 1¾” by ⅝”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

The panel of Masterfully Made designer series paper (dsp) was glued, using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, to the Berry Burst card front.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Share A Milkshake stamp set and dies used with the Masterfully Made dsp to make a pretty card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

Using the Deckled Rectangle dies, I die cut a label from the 3¾” by 2½” panel of Basic White card and glued it to the 3⅝” by 2¼” piece of Basic Black card. This was added to the card base on Dimensionals.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Share A Milkshake stamp set and dies used with the Masterfully Made dsp to make a pretty card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

On scrap Basic White card, I stamped the milkshake glass – the solid image in 2^nd generation Fresh Freesia ink and the detailed image in full strength Fresh Freesia ink. The scoops of ice-cream were stamped in Berry Burst ink and Lemon Lolly ink. I stamped the straw in Lost Lagoon ink.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Share A Milkshake stamp set and dies used with the Masterfully Made dsp to make a pretty card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

All of the images were die cut using the Share A Milkshake Dies. They were added to the raised panel using liquid glue.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Share A Milkshake stamp set and dies used with the Masterfully Made dsp to make a pretty card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped in Versamark ink onto the small piece of Basic Black card, I covered it with White Embossing Powder and heat set it with my Heat Tool. I trimmed it down and added it to the card front.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Share A Milkshake stamp set and dies used with the Masterfully Made dsp to make a pretty card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

A trio of Tinsel Gems from the three pack completed the card.

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The Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch by Stampin' Up! used to make a masculine birthday card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Trucking Alone card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Posted on July 29, 2023July 23, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are sharing some of the gorgeous online products currently available. I am using the lovely Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder dies.

The colours used in this project are:

To recreate the trucking along card, you will need:

Pebbled Path card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pebbled Path card – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Basic White card – 3½” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White & Boho Blue card

I ran the panel of Pebbled Path card through the Cut & Emboss Machine with one of the lovely Basics 3D Embossing Folders. The panel was then glued to the Pebbled Path card base using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A masculine birthday card made using the Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

A couple of strips of Tear ‘N Tape were added to the embossed panel. A loop of Real Red ribbon was added to the card front.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A masculine birthday card made using the Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

On scrap Basic White card, I stamped the outline truck in Pebbled Path ink. The truck was coloured using the infill stamp and Real Red ink. The tyres were coloured using the Basic Black Blends Pen. I punched the truck out with the Truck Builder Punch.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A masculine birthday card made using the Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Using the Stylish Shapes Dies, I cut out a stitched circle. The ‘ground’ image was stamped in Pebbled Path ink along the bottom of the die cut circle. I added clouds in Boho Blue ink across the top. Using a Blending Brush, I added Boho Blue ink to the top half of the circle and Pebbled Path ink to the bottom of the circle.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A masculine birthday card made using the Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The truck was placed onto the stitched circle, when it was in position, I lined up the outline flower image, moved the truck to one side and stamped the image in Pebbled Path ink. The flowers were coloured with Daffodil Delight ink and I coloured the leaves with a Garden Green Marker.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A masculine birthday card made using the Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The truck was added onto the circle on Dimensionals and the circle added to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. The sentiment from the Something Fancy stamp set was stamped in Pebbled Path ink onto a scrap of Basic White card. I trimmed it down and added it to the card front.

I love this stamp set and punch, it is so versatile, fabulous for masculine cards.

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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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Pastel colours and the masking technique used to make a row of balloons card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Pastel Balloons card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Posted on July 24, 2023July 15, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop where we are sharing projects based around 5 suggested options, we could choose to use some or all of the suggestions; these are Subtles colour family, Masking, Standard Horizontal, Ribbon, For You sentiment. I have made my card using the Beautiful Balloons stamp set and all 5 options.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the pastel balloons card you, will need:

Lost Lagoon 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”
Basic Black card – 1” by ½”

I stamped the medium sized balloon onto a stack of Post It Notes and trimmed them out using Paper Snips, these would act as my masks.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A row of balloons made using pastel colours and masking for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The first balloon was stamped in the centre of the smaller panel in Lost Lagoon ink, I covered it with one of the masks and stamped the next balloon on the right in Petal Pink ink. This balloon was masked off and the next balloon stamped in Lemon Lolly ink. I repeated the masking and stamped the last balloon on the right-hand side in Balmy Blue ink.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A row of balloons made using pastel colours and masking for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The same masking and stamping were repeated in Fresh Freesia, Pool Party and Bubble Bath. Finally, I added an extra one using Highland Heather ink. The balloon strings were stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. The stamped panel was then added to the Basic Black layer using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A row of balloons made using pastel colours and masking for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

A small piece of Black & White Gingham Ribbon was wrapped around the lower right corner and secured on the back with Sellotape.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A row of balloons made using pastel colours and masking for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Color & Contour stamp set was stamped in Versamark ink, covered it with White Embossing Powder and set it with my Heat Tool. I added the sentiment over the ribbon with a Mini Glue Dot on each side.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A row of balloons made using pastel colours and masking for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The panel was then mounted onto the Lost lagoon card base on Dimensionals. A trio of Classic Matte Dots completed the card.

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A floral card made for the Ink. Stamp. Share colour challenge Blog Hop using the Artistically Inked stamp set and Artistic dies by Stampin' Up!

Artistically Inked Flowers – for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Posted on July 22, 2023July 14, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop where we are working with a colour challenge. I have used the pretty Artistically Inked stamp set to make my card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the artistically inked card, you will need:

Berry Burst card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Granny Apple Green card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

I began by running the smaller panel of Basic White card through the big shot with one of the Basics 3D Embossing Folders. The embossed piece was then glued to the Granny Apple Green layer.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artistically Inked stamp set and Artistic dies used to make a floral card for the Ink. Stamp. Share colour challenge Blog Hop

A length of Bubble Bath Sheer Ribbon was then wrapped around the panel before it was adhered to the Berry Burst card base. I used Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive in both cases.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artistically Inked stamp set and Artistic dies used to make a floral card for the Ink. Stamp. Share colour challenge Blog Hop

The flowers were then stamped onto scarp Basic White card. The large flower in Bubble Bath ink with a centre of Berry Burst. The medium flower in Lemon Lolly ink and the trio of small flowers in Berry Burst. The double and single leaves were then stamped in Granny Apple Green ink. All of these images were then die cut using my Cut & Emboss machine.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artistically Inked stamp set and Artistic dies used to make a floral card for the Ink. Stamp. Share colour challenge Blog Hop

The flowers and leaves were added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artistically Inked stamp set and Artistic dies used to make a floral card for the Ink. Stamp. Share colour challenge Blog Hop

A ribbon bow and a trio of Adhesive backed Solid Gems completed my card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artistically Inked stamp set and Artistic dies used to make a floral card for the Ink. Stamp. Share colour challenge Blog Hop

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A masculine birthday card made for the Birthday Blog Hop using the Bird's Eye View stamp set and the Nested Essentials dies by Stampin' Up!

Birdie Birthday card made for the Birthday Blog Hop

Posted on July 19, 2023July 18, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Birthday Blog Hop where we are sharing birthday related projects. My masculine birdie birthday card is made using the Bird’s Eye View stamp set.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the birdie birthday card, you will need:

Lost lagoon card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pretty Peacock card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼”
Fresh As A Daisy dsp – 3¼” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 4” by 2”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”
Scrap Basic White & Pretty Peacock card

I used Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive to glue the panel of Fresh As A Daisy dsp to the bottom of the 5” by 3¼” panel of Basic White card. This layer was then glued to the Pretty Peacock layer and then to the Lost Lagoon card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bird’s Eye View stamp set used with the Nested Essentials dies to make a masculine birthday card for the Birthday Blog Hop

Using the Nested Essentials dies, I die cut the label from the panel of Basic White card measuring 4” by 2”.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bird’s Eye View stamp set used with the Nested Essentials dies to make a masculine birthday card for the Birthday Blog Hop

The bird, from the Bird’s Eye View stamp set was stamped in Basic Gray ink onto the label. The image was then coloured in using the following Blends Alcohol Pens – Lemon Lolly, Soft Sea Foam, Lost Lagoon and Pebbled Path.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bird’s Eye View stamp set used with the Nested Essentials dies to make a masculine birthday card for the Birthday Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the On the Ocean stamp set was stamped in Pretty Peacock ink onto scrap Basic White card and trimmed it down with scissors. It was then glued in place with the top tucked behind the die cut label. The whole piece was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bird’s Eye View stamp set used with the Nested Essentials dies to make a masculine birthday card for the Birthday Blog Hop

Leaves from the So Refreshing Dies were die cut from scrap Pretty Peacock card and tucked under the label.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bird’s Eye View stamp set used with the Nested Essentials dies to make a masculine birthday card for the Birthday Blog Hop

I used the Classic Matte Dots to add the eye of the bird and a couple more to decorate the card.

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