A card made for the Technique Tuesday Two-Step Stamping Blog Hop using the Hydrangea Haven stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Pretty Hydrangea card for the Ink. Stamp, Share. Blog Hop

Posted on October 8, 2022September 1, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink. Stamp. Share. Blog Hop where we are sharing something we have been working on recently. I have made a pretty hydrangea themed card to share with you today.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the pretty hydrangea card, you will need:

Thick Very Vanilla card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛” – Rounded upper left corner
Old Olive card – 5⅝” by 3⅞” – Rounded upper left corner
Fresh Freesia card – 5½” by 3¾” – Rounded upper left corner
Very Vanilla card – 4¾” by 3¼” – Rounded upper left corner

I ran the Fresh Freesia panel through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine with the Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder and added it to the Old Olive panel using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Hydrangea Haven stamp set used to make a card for the Technique Tuesday Two-Step Stamping Blog Hop

I ran a piece of Tear ‘n Tape from side to side onto the embossed panel and added a strip of Frayed Ribbon. The whole panel was added to the Thick Very Vanilla card base using the same liquid adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Hydrangea Haven stamp set used to make a card for the Technique Tuesday Two-Step Stamping Blog Hop

Using the Scalloped Contour Dies, I die cut a scalloped rectangle from the panel of Very Vanilla card. The sentiment was stamped in the lower right corner with Old Olive ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Hydrangea Haven stamp set used to make a card for the Technique Tuesday Two-Step Stamping Blog Hop

The outline hydrangea image, from the Hydrangea Haven stamp set was stamped onto the scalloped Rectangle with Early Espresso ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Hydrangea Haven stamp set used to make a card for the Technique Tuesday Two-Step Stamping Blog Hop

Using the infill stamp I added Fresh Freesia ink to the flowerhead and Old Olive ink to the stem and leaves. The decorated scalloped rectangle was the added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Hydrangea Haven stamp set used to make a card for the Technique Tuesday Two-Step Stamping Blog Hop

A scattering of 2022 – 2024 In Color Opal Rounds and a Very Vanilla Twine bow completed the card.

Pretty card, I hope you like it.

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The Trees For Sale stamp set by Stampin' Up! used to make a simple tree Christmas card for the Stamp 'n Hop #simplestamping Blog Hop

Simple Tree for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

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

Hello and welcome to the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop where we are sharing simple projects featuring stamps, ink and paper with the possible addition of a punch and ribbon. I have pared my project right back and made a simple tree themed card using the Trees for Sale stamp set.

The colours used in this project are:

Basic White

Balmy Blue

Starry Sky

To recreate the simple tree card, you will need:

Balmy Blue card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Starry Sky card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” for the inside

Using the dotty image from the Trees For Sale stamp set, I stamped all around the Balmy Blue card front in Balmy Blue ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A simple tree Christmas card made using the Trees For Sale stamp set for the Stamp ‘n Hop #simplestamping Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Trees For Sale stamp set was stamped at the bottom of the smaller panel of Basic White card in Starry Sky ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A simple tree Christmas card made using the Trees For Sale stamp set for the Stamp ‘n Hop #simplestamping Blog Hop

I inked up the large rectangle image from the Watercolor Shapes stamp set with Balmy Blue ink and stamped it onto the smaller Basic White panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A simple tree Christmas card made using the Trees For Sale stamp set for the Stamp ‘n Hop #simplestamping Blog Hop

The detailed tree was then added in Starry Sky ink. The stamped panel was glued to the Starry Sky layer with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. I then added it to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A simple tree Christmas card made using the Trees For Sale stamp set for the Stamp ‘n Hop #simplestamping Blog Hop

A Basic Rhinestone completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A simple tree Christmas card made using the Trees For Sale stamp set for the Stamp ‘n Hop #simplestamping Blog Hop

Love the simplicity of this card. I hope you like it.

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A holly leaves card made using the Holly Berry Dies and Leaves of Holly stamp set by Stampin' Up! for the Metallics Blog Hop

Metallic Holly Leaves card

Posted on October 6, 2022October 3, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Metallics Blog op where we are sharing, surprize, surprize – projects made using Metallics. I have made a metallic holly leave card to share today.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the metallic holly leaves card, you will need:

Soft Sea Foam card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Vellum – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White, Silver Foil, Gold Foil & Copper Foil

Using the Fern 3D Embossing Folder, I embossed the piece of Vellum and adhered it to the Soft Sea Foam card base using Seal +, one strip in the centre of the card base where it would be hidden.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty card made using the Holly Berry Dies and Leaves of Holly stamp set for the Metallics Blog Hop

I die cut the label from the scrap Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty card made using the Holly Berry Dies and Leaves of Holly stamp set for the Metallics Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped in Versamark ink onto the die cut label, covered with Copper Embossing Powder and heat set using my Heat Tool.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty card made using the Holly Berry Dies and Leaves of Holly stamp set for the Metallics Blog Hop

From Silver Foil card, I die cut the backing piece to put behind the holly leaves on the label. The label was then added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty card made using the Holly Berry Dies and Leaves of Holly stamp set for the Metallics Blog Hop

Using the Holly Berry Dies again, I die cut a large detailed holly leaf from Copper Foil and the smaller holly leaf form the Gold Foil and tucked them under the label, using Mini Glue Dots to hold them in place.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty card made using the Holly Berry Dies and Leaves of Holly stamp set for the Metallics Blog Hop

I added a scattering of Brushed Metallic Dots and Festive Pearls to complete the card.

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The Ranunculus Romance stamp set by Stampin' Up! used to make a striking birthday card

Tahitian Romance card for the Inkspirations Blog Hop

Posted on September 30, 2022June 3, 2022 by Mo Rootes

I have chosen to make a tahitian romance card using the Ranunculus Romance stamp set in shades of blue for you today.

Colours used in this project are:

Basic White

Tahitian Tide

Starry Sky

To recreate the Tahitian romance card, you will need:

Tahitian Tide card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Starry Sky card – 4¾” by 3”
Basic White card – 4½” by 2¾”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”
Scrap Starry Sky and Basic White card

Using the scripty stamp and Tahitian Tide ink I randomly stamped all over the Tahitian Tide card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A striking tahitian romance card made using the Ranunculus Romance stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

I used the same Tahitian tide ink; I randomly stamped the ranunculus flower all flower randomly all over the smaller panel of Basic White card. I added the dotty stamps from the Brewed for You stamp set in Starry Sky ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A striking tahitian romance card made using the Ranunculus Romance stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

The stamped panel was glued to the Starry Sky layer using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A striking tahitian romance card made using the Ranunculus Romance stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

I wrapped a piece of Starry Sky Metallic Woven Ribbon around the panel, adhering it on the back with Sellotape before adding the whole piece to the Tahitian Tide card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A striking tahitian romance card made using the Ranunculus Romance stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

I stamped the sentiment from the Paradise Palms stamp set in Starry Sky ink onto scrap Basic White and die cut it out using the Circle Dies. I die cut a slightly larger circle from Starry Sky card and adhered them together and added them to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A striking tahitian romance card made using the Ranunculus Romance stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

I added a trio of 2022 – 2024 In Color Matte Dots to finish the card.

I hope you like it.

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An anniversay card made for the Crafty Challenge Colour Blog Hop using the Mountain Air stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Mountain Scene Anniversary card for Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Posted on September 26, 2022September 18, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop. I am sharing a mountain scene card made using the colours dictated by the challenge:

To recreate the mountain scene, you will need:

Garden Green card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Basic Black card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Fresh Freesia card – 5⅞” by ⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic Black card – 2⅜” by ⅜”

The strip of Fresh Freesia card was adhered to the Garden Green card front with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive,

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Mountain Air stamp set used to make a striking anniversary card for the Crafty Challenge Colour Blog Hop

The detailed mountain image was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink across the smaller Basic White panel. I cleaned the stamp and turned it face down onto the same block. I inked up the back with Fresh Freesia ink, stamped it off and the stamped it over the detailed mountains, slightly offset.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Mountain Air stamp set used to make a striking anniversary card for the Crafty Challenge Colour Blog Ho

The trees were stamped at the base of the mountains in Garden Green ink. I inked the same tree image in Smoky Slate ink, stamped it off onto grid paper and stamped it upside down below the trees. I stamped it repeatedly until no ink remained.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Mountain Air stamp set used to make a striking anniversary card for the Crafty Challenge Colour Blog Hop

Using the retired ¾” circle punch, I punch a circle from a Post It Note and added it above the mountains. I used a Blending Brush to add Smoky Slate ink to the sky and also around all four edges. The mask was then removed. The panel was then glued to the Basic Black layer with liquid glue and then mounted the panel onto the Garden Green card front using Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Mountain Air stamp set used to make a striking anniversary card for the Crafty Challenge Colour Blog Hop

I stamped the sentiment from the Ringed With Nature stamp set in Versamark ink onto the strip of Basic Black card and covered it with White Embossing Powder. It was heat set using a Heat Tool and added it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Mountain Air stamp set used to make a striking anniversary card for the Crafty Challenge Colour Blog Hop

A trio of Classic Matte Dots completed the card. I hope you like it.

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A masculine themed card for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop made using the Saiboat Punch & Let's Set Sail stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Sailboat card for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

Posted on September 26, 2022September 18, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop where we are sharing projects for the men in our lives. I have chosen to use the Let’s set Sail stamp set and Sailboat Punch to make my card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the sailboat card, you will need:

Night of Navy card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Highland Heather card – 5⅞” by ⅜” x 2
Basic White card – 5⅞” by ⅜” x 2
Sun Prints dsp – 5⅞” by 3”
Highland Heather card – 3¼” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 3¼” by 3¼”
Basic White – 4⅓” by ½”
Basic White strip ⅜”
Basic White card – 3” by 3”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the strip of Highland Heather card and the longer strip of Basic White card to each side of the Sun Prints dsp. The piece was then added to the Night of Navy card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Saiboat Punch & Let’s Set Sail stamp set used to make a masculine themed card for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

I flagged the ends of the 4⅓” by ½” piece of Basic White card and added the strip to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Saiboat Punch & Let’s Set Sail stamp set used to make a masculine themed card for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

Using the Layering Circle Dies, I die cut a circle from the square of Basic White card and a slightly larger scalloped circle from the square of Highland Heather card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Saiboat Punch & Let’s Set Sail stamp set used to make a masculine themed card for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

I stamped the ‘sea’ in 3^rd generation Night of Navy ink and used a Blending Brush to swirl on Pool Party ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Saiboat Punch & Let’s Set Sail stamp set used to make a masculine themed card for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

The boat was stamped in Night of Navy ink onto scrap Basic White card and the sails were stamped on the same scrap card in Highland Heather and Poppy Parade ink. All the pieces were punched out using the Sailboat Punch. I glued these to the stamped circle. The tiny birds were stamped in Night of Navy ink. The circles were then glued together and added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Saiboat Punch & Let’s Set Sail stamp set used to make a masculine themed card for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

A trio of Pastel Pearls completed the card. I hope you like it.

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A framed occasions card made for the Ink. Stamp. Share colour challenge Blog Hop using the Framed Occasions stamp set and Beautiful Shapes Dies by Stampin' Up!

Occasion Framed card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Posted on September 24, 2022September 12, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop where we have a colour challenge. We were asked to create something using 3 of the following 5 colours:

I couldn’t pick just 3, I mean which 3 would you choose?……..so….. I used them all + Basic White to create an occasion framed card.

To recreate the occasion framed card, you will need:

Thick Basic White care base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Design A Daydream dsp – 5½” by 3¾”
Polished Pink card – Smidgeon under 5” by smidgeon under 3¼”
Basic White card – 4⅞ by 3⅛”
Scrap Basic White card

The layer of Design A Daydream designer series paper (dsp) was glued to the Thick Basic White card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

I stamped the hexagonal frame in Blackberry Bliss ink onto the scrap Basic White card an added the sentiment in Tahitian Tide ink. This was then die cut using the Beautiful Shapes dies.

The die was then placed on the panel of Basic White card and using a pencil, I drew lightly around the inside. This helps when positioning the stamped images.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Framed Occasions stamp set used with the Beautiful Shapes Dies used to make a framed occasions card for the Ink. Stamp. Share colour challenge Blog Hop

Th flowers were stamped first in Polished Pink ink, I always like to stamp the larger images first. The leafy sprig was then stamped in Parakeet Party, the outer image in full strength and the infill image in 2^nd generation ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Framed Occasions stamp set used with the Beautiful Shapes Dies used to make a framed occasions card for the Ink. Stamp. Share colour challenge Blog Hop

The smaller sprig was stamped in Daffodil Delight ink, the long thin, sprig added in Parakeet Party and finally, the trio of dots in Tahitian Tide. The pencil lines were then erased and the stamped panel added to the Polished Pink layer.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Framed Occasions stamp set used with the Beautiful Shapes Dies used to make a framed occasions card for the Ink. Stamp. Share colour challenge Blog Hop

A length of 2022 – 2024 In Color Twine were wrapped around the panel and secured on the back with Sellotape and the panel added to the card front using the same liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Framed Occasions stamp set used with the Beautiful Shapes Dies used to make a framed occasions card for the Ink. Stamp. Share colour challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment piece was then added to the card front on Dimensionals. A double bow, made using the 2022-2024 In Color Twine was added with a Mini Glue Dot. I coloured three basic rhinestones using the Polished Pink Blends Pens and added them to complete the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Framed Occasions stamp set used with the Beautiful Shapes Dies used to make a framed occasions card for the Ink. Stamp. Share colour challenge Blog Hop

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A pretty card made for the Ink & Inspiration Blog Hop using the Watercolor Shapes and Color & Contour stamp sets by Stampin' Up!

Watercolor Contours card for the Ink & Inspiration Blog Hop

Posted on September 22, 2022September 12, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink & Inspiration Blog Hop where we are sharing projects inspired by this picture and or colours. I have made a watercolor contour card using the Watercolor Shapes and Color & Contour stamp sets.

Colours used in this project:

To recreate the watercolor contours card, you will need:

Sweet Sorbet card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛” – rounded upper right corner
Night of Navy card – 5⅝” by 3⅞” – rounded upper right corner
Basic White card – 5 ½” by 3 ¾” x 2 – rounded upper right corner – one for the inside

I chose one of the smaller rectangle stamps from the Watercolor Shapes stamp set and mounted it onto the Stamparatus Plate.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Watercolor Shapes and Color and Contour stamp sets used to make a pretty card for the Ink & Inspiration colour challenge Blog Hop

I inked up the image using Pacific Point ink and stamped it down onto one of the Basic White panels. I cleaned the stamp, inked it up with Bermuda Bay ink, moved the plate up one hinge step and stamped again.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Watercolor Shapes and Color and Contour stamp sets used to make a pretty card for the Ink & Inspiration colour challenge Blog Hop

I repeated this image and stamped again in Garden Green, Daffodil Delight and Sweet Sorbet inks. I love using this technique and the result is fantastic.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Watercolor Shapes and Color and Contour stamp sets used to make a pretty card for the Ink & Inspiration colour challenge Blog Hop

A trio of flowers from the Color & Contour stamp set were stamped in Night of Navy ink, overlapping the coloured rectangles.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Watercolor Shapes and Color and Contour stamp sets used to make a pretty card for the Ink & Inspiration colour challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Art Gallery stamp set was stamped in Night of Navy ink three times. The stamped panel was then glued to the Night of Navy panel using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. The whole panel was added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Watercolor Shapes and Color and Contour stamp sets used to make a pretty card for the Ink & Inspiration colour challenge Blog Hop

A Red Rhinestone was added to the centre of each flower to complete the card.

I really, really like it, I hope you do too.

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Red Rose card

Posted on September 20, 2022September 2, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing a card made using the Cottage Rose stamp set and Cottage Flowers Dies along with the Abigail Rose dsp to make a pretty red rose card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the red rose card, you will need:

Real Red card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Very Vanilla card – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – 1 for the inside – rounded upper left corner
Abigail Rose dsp – 5⅜” by 3⅝” – rounded upper left corner
Very Vanilla card – 4” by 3” – rounded upper left corner
Scrap Very Vanilla

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the panel of dsp to one of the larger panels of Very Vanilla card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cottage Rose stamp set & Cottage Flowers Dies used with the Abigail Rose designer series paper used to make a red rose card for the Long & Lasting Blog Hop

I wrapped a length of Real Red Ribbon around the panel before adhering it to the Real Red card base using the same liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cottage Rose stamp set & Cottage Flowers Dies used with the Abigail Rose designer series paper used to make a red rose card for the Long & Lasting Blog Hop

Using the Scalloped Contour Dies, I cut a scalloped rectangle from the smaller panel of Very Vanilla card and stamped the sentiment in Real Red ink. The panel was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cottage Rose stamp set & Cottage Flowers Dies used with the Abigail Rose designer series paper used to make a red rose card for the Long & Lasting Blog Hop

The flower and leaf sprig were stamped in Early Espresso ink onto scarp Very Vanilla card and coloured in using Real Red, Mossy Meadow and Crumb Cake Blends Pens. I then die cut the images using the Cottage Flower Dies. I trimmed away the spriggy stems from the flower stamp, curved the flower image using a Bone Folder and added the images to the scalloped rectangle with a dab of liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cottage Rose stamp set & Cottage Flowers Dies used with the Abigail Rose designer series paper used to make a red rose card for the Long & Lasting Blog Hop

A scattering of Real Red Rhinestones completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cottage Rose stamp set & Cottage Flowers Dies used with the Abigail Rose designer series paper used to make a red rose card for the Long & Lasting Blog Hop

I hope you like it x

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An Autumnal tree themed card made for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop using the Beauty of Friendship stamp ser by Stampin' Up!

Autumnal Tree card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Posted on September 17, 2022September 9, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we have no theme and can choose anything we like to share. I have chosen a pretty Autumnal tree card made with the Beauty of Friendship stamp set.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the Autumnal Tree card, you will need:

Cherry Cobbler card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛” – rounded upper left and lower right corners
Sun Prints dsp – 5½” by 3¾” ⅛” – rounded upper left and lower right corners
Cherry Cobbler card – 4⅞” by 3⅓” ⅛” – rounded upper left and lower right corners
Basic White card – 4¾” by 3” ⅛” – rounded upper left and lower right corners
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” ⅛” – rounded upper left and lower right corners – for the inside
Basic White card – ⅜” strip

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the piece of Sun Prints dsp to the Cherry Cobbler card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Beauty of Friendship stamp set used to make an Autumnal Tree card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

I inked the skeleton tree with Gray Granite, only the trunk and lower branches and stamped it onto the smaller panel of Basic White card. The ground was stamped in 2^nd generation Gray Granite ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Beauty of Friendship stamp set used to make an Autumnal Tree card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The tree canopy was inked up with Pear Pizzazz ink, using Sponge Daubers I added Cherry Cobbler and Pumpkin Pie ink to the inked image and stamped it down.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Beauty of Friendship stamp set used to make an Autumnal Tree card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

I used the tiny splatter image in Pear Pizzazz, Pumpkin Pie and Cherry Cobbler ink to add texture to the tree canopy and falling to the ground. The stamped panel was added to the Cherry Cobbler panel. I added a bow made from the Gray Granite Ribbon in the upper right- hand corner securing the ends on the back with Sellotape. The panel was then mounted onto the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Beauty of Friendship stamp set used to make an Autumnal Tree card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped on the strip of Basic White card in Pear Pizzazz ink and trimmed it out with Scissors. A trio of Red Rhinestones completed the card.