The Dragonfly Garden stamp set and Dots & Spots Die by Stampin' Up! used to make a pretty card for the Stamping With Friends stand-alone-dies Blog Hop

Dots, Spots & Dragonflies for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Posted on September 3, 2022September 2, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are sharing projects made using some on the gorgeous stand-alone dies. I have chosen to use the pretty Dots & Spots Die in an unusual way.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the dots & spots card, you will need:

Parakeet Party card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Highland Heather card – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – one for the inside
Highland Heather strip of card – ⅜”
Scrap Vellum

I ran one of the panels of Basic White card through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine with the Dots & Spots Die.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Dots & Spots Die used with the Dragonfly Garden stamp set to make a card for the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop

Using the Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder, I ran the die cut panel back through the embossing machine to add texture. This panel was then added to the Highland Heather layer on Mini Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Dots & Spots Die used with the Dragonfly Garden stamp set to make a card for the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop

Using StaZon Black ink I stamped 2 large dragonflies from scrap Vellum and punched them out using the Dragonfly Punch. I added colour to the back of each dragonfly with Highland Heather and Parakeet Party Blends Pens.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Dots & Spots Die used with the Dragonfly Garden stamp set to make a card for the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop

I used the same alcohol markers to colour in some scraps of Vellum and punched out a trio of small dragonflies. These were all added to the card front with a dab of Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Dots & Spots Die used with the Dragonfly Garden stamp set to make a card for the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop

The sentiment comes from the Sit. Stay. Relax. Stamp set. I masked off the words I didn’t want and inked up the remainder with Gorgeous Grape ink, removed the mask and stamped it onto the strip of Highland Heather. I flagged the end and added it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Dots & Spots Die used with the Dragonfly Garden stamp set to make a card for the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop

A scattering of 2022 – 2024 In Color Matte Dots completed the card.

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A floral card made for the Crafty Challenge sketch Blog Hop using the lovely Wonderful World designer series paper by Stampin' Up!

Wonderful World card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Posted on August 29, 2022August 14, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop where we have a sketch challenge to work with. I love a sketch as it really pushes you out of your comfort zone and makes you look your supplies in a totally different way. I have chosen to use the Wonderful World dsp which we only have for another 2 days.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the wonderful world card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Wonderful World dsp – 5” by 1” x 4
Wonderful World dsp – 4⅛” by ⅜”
Scrap Basic White

I chose 4 patterns of the Wonderful World dsp and cut them into 5” by 1” strips. These were added to the Thick Basic White card front with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Wonderful World dsp used to make a pretty card for the card for the Crafty Challenge sketch Blog Hop

Another strip was cut at 4⅛” by ⅜” and added across the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Wonderful World dsp used to make a pretty card for the card for the Crafty Challenge sketch Blog Hop

I used the Decorative Circle Punch to punch out a label from scrap Basic White card and added it to the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Wonderful World dsp used to make a pretty card for the card for the Crafty Challenge sketch Blog Hop

One of the beautiful flowers was the fussy cut from the dsp and added on top of the label with a dab of liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Wonderful World dsp used to make a pretty card for the card for the Crafty Challenge sketch Blog Hop

A trio of Iridescent Rhinestones completes he card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Wonderful World dsp used to make a pretty card for the card for the Crafty Challenge sketch Blog Hop

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A pretty card made for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop using the lovely Stylish Sketches stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Stylish Leaves for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

Posted on August 29, 2022August 14, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop where we are sharing projects made using products from the second Sale-a-Bration offering which ends in a couple of days. I have used the lovely Stylish Sketches stamp set to make a pretty stylish leaves card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the stylish leaves card, you will need:

Crumb Cake card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Balmy Blue card – 4⅛” by 3⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 4” by 3” – rounded upper left corner
Scrap Petal Pink card
Petal Pink card – 1” wide
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”

I randomly stamped the leafy image all over the smaller panel of Basic White card in Early Espresso ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A stylish leaves card made for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop using the Stylish Sketches Dies

Using the following Blends Alcohol Pens I coloured in the images – Old Olive, Natural collection SU300, Pumpkin Pie and Petal Pink I used the light Balmy Blue Blends Pen and the Color Lifter to outline each image and ‘ground’ the pattern.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A stylish leaves card made for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop using the Stylish Sketches Dies

The stamped panel was glued to the Balmy Blue panel with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A stylish leaves card made for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop using the Stylish Sketches Dies

I used the leafy image to stamp around the edge of the Crumb Cake card base using Crumb Cake ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A stylish leaves card made for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop using the Stylish Sketches Dies

Using Tear ‘n Tape to adhere the Natural Finish Ribbon to the long strip of Petal Pink card and added it to the card front with liquid glue. The stamped panel was added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A stylish leaves card made for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop using the Stylish Sketches Dies

I stamped the sentiment, from the Penguin Place stamp set in Early Espresso ink onto a scrap piece of Petal Pink card. I flagged the end and tucked it under the raised panel. A trio of Fine Sparkle Gems completed the card.

Such a pretty card, I hope you like it

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A pastel medallion card made for the Ink. Stamp. Share. Blog Hop using the gorgeous Pretty Medallion stamp by Stampin' Up!

Pastel Medallions for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Posted on August 27, 2022August 14, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink. Stamp. Share. Blog Hop where we are sharing projects made using a favourite colour combo using 3 colours plus white and a neutral. I have chosen to make a pretty pastel medallion card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the pastel medallion card, you will need:

Pool Party card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Basic Gray card – 5⅜” by 3⅝” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½” – rounded upper left corner
Basic Gray card – 3½” by 1½”
Basic White card – 3” by 1 “
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corner – for the inside

The Pretty Medallion image was stamped in Basic Gray ink randomly over the 5⅜” by 3⅝” panel of Basic Gray.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The large Pretty Medallion stamp was used to make a lovely pastel medallion card for the Ink. Stamp. Share. Blog Hop

I used the following Blends Pens to colour in the image – Pool Party, Flirty Flamingo & Fresh Freesia.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The large Pretty Medallion stamp was used to make a lovely pastel medallion card for the Ink. Stamp. Share. Blog Hop

The coloured panel was then added to the Basic Gray layer using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. I wrapped a length of Pool Party sheer ribbon around the panel, securing it on the back with Sellotape. The panel was then added on Dimensionals to the Pool Party card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The large Pretty Medallion stamp was used to make a lovely pastel medallion card for the Ink. Stamp. Share. Blog Hop

I stamped the sentiment from the Inspired Thoughts stamp set was stamped on the small strip of Basic White card in Basic Gray ink. It was die cut using the Rectangle Stitched Dies. I die cut a slightly large stitched rectangle from the Basic Gray strip. The were glued together with liquid glue. I added it to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The large Pretty Medallion stamp was used to make a lovely pastel medallion card for the Ink. Stamp. Share. Blog Hop

A bow made from the Pool Party ribbon was added to the card front along with a trio of Pastel Pearls.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The large Pretty Medallion stamp was used to make a lovely pastel medallion card for the Ink. Stamp. Share. Blog Hop

I love this soft colour combination, don’t you?

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A pretty bird themed card made for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop colour challenge using the Pretty Birds stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

Pretty Birds for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

Posted on August 25, 2022August 11, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop where we have a colour challenge inspired by a picture. I have chosen to use the Pretty Bird stamp set to make my card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the pretty bird card, you will need:

Balmy Blue card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Evening Evergreen card – 5¼” by 3½” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5⅛” by 3⅜” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corner – for the inside
Scrap Basic White, Balmy Blue and Evening Evergreen

The small bird cage image was stamped in the upper left and lower right corners of the Balmy Blue card base.

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

I embossed the smaller Basic White panel using the ‘In the Clouds’ Embossing Folder and adhered it to the Evening Evergreen layer with Multipurpose Liquid Glue. The panel was then added to the Balmy Blue card front using the same liquid glue.

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

The three largest birds were stamped in Evening Evergreen ink onto scrap Basic White card. I used the Balmy Blue, Pale Papaya, So Saffron and Soft Sea Foam ink to add colour to the birds. They were die cut using the Birdhouse Dies.

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

The large bird cage was die cut from scrap Evening Evergreen card using the Birdhouse Dies. I added the smallest bird to the back of the birdcage and glued the whole piece to the card front. The other two birds were then added on Dimensionals.

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

The sentiment, from the Cottage Wreaths stamp set was stamped in Evening Evergreen ink onto a scrap of Balmy Blue card and trimmed down using scissors. It was added on a Dimensional.

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

A added a trio of 2021 – 2023 In Color Opal Rounds to complete the card. Isn’t is pretty.

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Back to School Blog Hop

Posted on August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Back to School Blog Hop where we are sharing projects with a school theme. I have used two main stamp sets to create my card – Alphabest and Cheerful Basket.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the back to school card, you will need:

Crumb Cake card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Real Red card – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White. Pear Pizzazz & Crumb Cake

I ran the smaller panel of Basic White through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine with the Brick & Mortar Embossing Folder and glued it to the Real Red card layer with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. I used the same glue to add the panel to the Crumb Cake card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Alphabest and Cheerful Basket stamp sets used to make a pretty card for the Back to School Blog Hop

The ‘nest’ image from the Cheerful Basket stamp set was stamped in Soft Suede ink onto scrap Crumb Cake card and fussy cut it out using sharp Scissors. I added the image to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Alphabest and Cheerful Basket stamp sets used to make a pretty card for the Back to School Blog Hop

Using a dauber, I smeared Real Red and Daffodil Delight ink onto scrap Basic White card and die cut the apples using the Full Basket Dies. I also die cut the stems and leaves from scrap Pear Pizzazz. The stems were added to the apples with a dab of liquid glue. The apples were then tucked into the basket/

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Alphabest and Cheerful Basket stamp sets used to make a pretty card for the Back to School Blog Hop

I stamped the outline labels from the Alphabest stamp set in Pacific Point, Real Red & Daffodil Delight inks onto scrap Basic White. I added the letters in the same colours inside the labels before punching them out with the Best Label Punch.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Alphabest and Cheerful Basket stamp sets used to make a pretty card for the Back to School Blog Hop

The letters were mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals and a trio of Brushed Brass Butterflies completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Alphabest and Cheerful Basket stamp sets used to make a pretty card for the Back to School Blog Hop

I think the nest makes a great fruit basket, don’t you?

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A pretty Christmas card made using the Window Wishes stamp set by Stampin' Up! for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Window Wishes card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Posted on August 20, 2022August 19, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are sharing our favourite set from the July – December 2022 Mini Catalogue. I have chosen the pretty Window Wishes stamp set to make my card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the window wishes stamp set card, you will need:

Coastal Cabana card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Evening Evergreen card – 4⅝” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 4⅝” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

I stamped the bare tree in the upper left and lower right corners of the Coastal Cabana card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Window Wishes stamp set used to make a pretty Christmas card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

A scalloped rectangle was die cut using the Scalloped Contour Dies from the smaller Basic White panel.

I tore a rough edge from a piece of copy paper and used it to make snow banks by applying Balmy Blue ink with a Blending Brush.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Window Wishes stamp set used to make a pretty Christmas card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The house was stamped in Coastal Cabana ink onto scrap Basic White card. I stamped the roof in Basic Gray and the small pine trees in Evening Evergreen on the scrap card and used the Window Dies to die cut them out.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Window Wishes stamp set used to make a pretty Christmas card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The bare tree was stamped onto the scalloped rectangle in Soft Suede ink and the house added to the scene on Dimensionals. I tucked the pine trees around the house. The dotty image was stamped in Balmy Blue ink across the sky. The stamped piece was glued to the Evening Evergreen layer.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Window Wishes stamp set used to make a pretty Christmas card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Vintage Christmas stamp set, was stamped in Balmy Blue ink. I masked off the words I didn’t need before stamping. The whole panel was then added to the card base on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Window Wishes stamp set used to make a pretty Christmas card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

A trio of Fine Sparkle Gems completed the card. I hope you like it.

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Customer thank you cards made using the Rings of Love designer Series Paper by Stampin' Up!

Rings of Love card for the Kylie Bertucci Demo Blog Hop

Posted on August 15, 2022August 6, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Kylie Bertucci Demonstrator Blog Hop where we are sharing thank you cards made for our customers. I have used the gorgeous Rings of Love Designer Series Paper.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the Rings of Love thank you card, you will need:

Thick Very Vanilla card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Very Vanilla card – 5⅜ by 3⅝”
Distressed Gold card – 3½” by 3½”
Rings of Love designer Series Paper (dsp)

Like many others I used to hate fussy cutting with a passion. I have however, discovered that the more you do it the easier it becomes and I spent a happy evening fussy cutting leaves and acorns from the sheets of the Rings of Love dsp.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Rings of Love designer Series Paper (dsp) used to make pretty cards for the Kylie Bertucci Demo Blog Hop

I nested two of the Stylish Shapes Dies together and used them to die cut a circle frame from the Distressed Gold card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Rings of Love designer Series Paper (dsp) used to make pretty cards for the Kylie Bertucci Demo Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Cup of Tea Stamp set, was stamped onto the panel of Very Vanilla in Soft Suede ink and the distressed gold frame added on Mini Dimensionals. The overhanging edge was trimmed off.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Rings of Love designer Series Paper (dsp) used to make pretty cards for the Kylie Bertucci Demo Blog Hop

The fussy cut leaves and acorns were then added to the left part of the die cut circle using Mini Dimensionals and a little Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Rings of Love designer Series Paper (dsp) used to make pretty cards for the Kylie Bertucci Demo Blog Hop

A trio of Brushed Brass Butterflies completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Rings of Love designer Series Paper (dsp) used to make pretty cards for the Kylie Bertucci Demo Blog Hop

I used the left over smaller Distressed Gold circles and fussy cut dsp to create more cards.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Rings of Love designer Series Paper (dsp) used to make pretty cards for the Kylie Bertucci Demo Blog Hop

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A pretty card made for the Colour Combo Blog Hop using the Botanical Layers stamp set

Botanical Layers card made for the Colour Combo Blog Hop

Posted on August 14, 2022August 15, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Colour Combo Blog Hop where we are sharing projects made using:

Colours used in this project are:

I have used the pretty Botanical Layers stamp set to make my card which was inspired by a card made by Lauri Meier – https://stampedgreetings.com/botanical-layers-cards-stamping-over-technique/

To recreate the botanical layers card, you will need:

Crumb cake card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Gorgeous Grape card – 5⅜” by 3⅝” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½” – rounded upper left corner
Gorgeous Grape card – 4⅛” by ¼” x 2
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corner

I stamped the sentiment in the lower right corner of the smaller Basic White panel in Gorgeous Grape ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Botanical Layers stamp set used for a pretty card made for the Colour Combo Blog Hop

Using Masking Paper, I masked off 1½” from the bottom of the same panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Botanical Layers stamp set used for a pretty card made for the Colour Combo Blog Hop

The largest leafy sprig was inked up with Fresh Freesia ink, stamped off and stamped onto the panel. I repeated this step 3 or 4 times to provide a base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Botanical Layers stamp set used for a pretty card made for the Colour Combo Blog Hop

I added the delicate, feathery sprig in Crumb Cake ink and finally added the bolder leafy image in Gorgeous Grape ink. I absolutely love this colour combo. I removed the Masking Paper.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Botanical Layers stamp set used for a pretty card made for the Colour Combo Blog Hop

A length of Natural Finish Ribbon was wrapped around the panel to disguise the messy edge. I added the strips of Gorgeous Grape card on top of the ribbon, folding the edges around to the back securing them with Sellotape.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Botanical Layers stamp set used for a pretty card made for the Colour Combo Blog Hop

A trio of Pastel Pearls completed the card. I love it.

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Little Lizzy’s Crafts – Elisabeth Pirolt (AT) – https://www.little-lizzys-crafts.at/2022/08/14/colour-combo-blog-hop-august-2022/

Tricia Butts (US) – https://triciastampingcreations.blogspot.com/2022/08/colour-combo-august-blog-hop.html

kreativ-mit-sonja – Sonja Kindler (D)- https://kreativ-mit-sonja.de/colour-combo-2022-08-amethyst-savanne-freesienlila-grusskarte-bienenliebe-1/

Mo Rootes – crafty-rootes (UK) – https://wp.me/p73ZP5-2Kf

Annette Elias – De Kijkkast (NL) – https://dekijkkast.blogspot.com/2022/08/tot-gauw-vintagekaart-met-bouquet-of.html

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The Forever Fern stamp set used with a blendng technique for a minted ferns card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

Minted Ferns for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

Posted on August 13, 2022August 15, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop where we are sharing projects made using blending techniques. I have made a minted fern card using the Forever Fern stamp set to make my card.

Colors used in this project are:

To recreate the minted ferns card, you will need:

Evening Evergreen card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛” – rounded lower left corner
Mint Macaron card – 5½” by 3⅞” – rounded lower left corner
Basic White card – 5⅜” by 3¾” – rounded lower left corner
Basic White card – 5 ½” by 3 ¾” – rounded lower left corner – for the inside

I tore along the edge of two strips of Post It tape and applied them to the smaller Basic White panel leaving a gap in between.

minted fern card made suing the Feorever Fern stamp ste for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop where we are showcasing blending projects

Using a Blending Brush, I swirled Mint Macaron ink into the Basic White card on the exposed strip.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty minted fern card made suing the Feorever Fern stamp ste for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop where we are showcasing blending projects

Leaving the Post It tape in position, I stamped the ferns in different shades og green – Evening Evergreen, Mossy Meadow & Shaded Spruce. I added the dotty image with Evening Evergreen ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty minted fern card made suing the Feorever Fern stamp ste for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop where we are showcasing blending projects

After removing the tape, I stamped the sentiment in Evening Evergreen ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty minted fern card made suing the Feorever Fern stamp ste for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop where we are showcasing blending projects

A trio of 2021 – 2023 In Color Opal Rounds completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty minted fern card made suing the Feorever Fern stamp ste for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop where we are showcasing blending projects

I hope you like it.

Please continue around the hop to see what loveliness my fellow hoppers have to share today. Next up is the lovely Lorraine .