A card inspired by a sketch made for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop using the Autumn Leaves stamp set and Dies by Stampin' Up!

Cluster of Leaves card for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

Posted on September 28, 2023September 26, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop where we have been creating projects inspired by a sketch. I have made my card using the Autumn Leaves stamp set and dies.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the leafy card, you will need:

Pebbled Path card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Lemon Lolly card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Pretty Peacock card – 4” by ¾”
Scrap Basic White, Lemon Lolly & Pebbled Path

I flagged the ends of the Pretty Peacock strip and adhered it to the smaller Basic White panel. This panel was the glued to the Lemon Lolly layer and then to the Pebbled Path card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Autumn Leaves stamp set and Dies used to make a card inspired by a sketch for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

The largest leaf from the Autumn Leaves stamp set was stamped in Lost Lagoon ink onto scrap Basic White card and die cut it using the Autumn Leaves Dies. It was added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Autumn Leaves stamp set and Dies used to make a card inspired by a sketch for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

Using the Autumn Leaves Dies I die cut leaves from scrap Lemon Lolly and Pebbled Path card and tucked them around the large leaf.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Autumn Leaves stamp set and Dies used to make a card inspired by a sketch for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Phrases For All stamp set was stamped in Pretty Peacock ink onto scrap Basic White card. I cut it down and added it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Autumn Leaves stamp set and Dies used to make a card inspired by a sketch for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

I spritzed the card with Clear Wink of Stella and added a trio of Blooming Pearls to complete the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Autumn Leaves stamp set and Dies used to make a card inspired by a sketch for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

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An Autumnal card made for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop using the Autumn Leaves stamp set and Autumn Leaves Dies by Stampin' Up!

Cherry Cobbler leaf card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Posted on September 25, 2023September 17, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop where we are sharing projects inspired by a colour challenge.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the cherry cobbler leaf card, you will need:

Cherry Cobbler card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – rounded left upper corner
Basic Black card – 5⅝” by 3⅞” – rounded left upper corner
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – rounded left upper corner
Scrap Basic White & Distressed Gold dsp

I stamped the large maple leaf, from the Autumn Leaves stamp set, in Cherry Cobbler ink onto scrap Basic White card. The duo of leaves were stamped in Early Espresso ink onto scrap card. All the leaves were die cut using the Autumn Leaves Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Autumn Leaves stamp set and Autumn Leaves Dies used to make an Autumnal card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The veins of the maple leaf were die cut from Distressed Gold Speciality Paper and glued to the Cherry Cobbler leaf. I also die cut the veins for the long thin leaf to use as a sprig.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Autumn Leaves stamp set and Autumn Leaves Dies used to make an Autumnal card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and die cut with the same Autumn Leaves Dies.

The leaves and golden sprig were laid in position onto one of the Basic White panels and adhered in place with liquid glue. The whole panel was glued to the Basic Black panel.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Autumn Leaves stamp set and Autumn Leaves Dies used to make an Autumnal card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The Black Baker’s Twine was wrapped around the panel and secured in place with Sellotape on the back.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Autumn Leaves stamp set and Autumn Leaves Dies used to make an Autumnal card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment panel was then added on Dimensionals. A twine bow and a scattering of Festive Pearls completed the card.

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An Autumnal card made for the Stamper's Showcase Blog Hop using the Pick of the Patch stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Stack of Pumpkin card – Stamper’s Showcase Blog Hop

Posted on September 25, 2023September 17, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamper’s Showcase Blog Hop where our theme is ‘Happy Fall Y’All’. I have used the adorable Pick of the Patch stamp set to make my stack of pumpkins card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the stack of pumpkins card, you will need:

Flirty Flamingo card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pecan Pie card – 5” by 2⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 2⅛”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”

I began by stamping the largest pumpkin in Flirty Flamingo ink, the next was added in Pool Party ink. The next was stamped in Soft Sea Foam, then Calypso Coral and finally Petal Pink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pick of the Patch stamp set used to make an Autumnal card for the Stamper’s Showcase Blog Hop

The stalks were stamped in Pecan Pie ink and the trailing vines in Granny Apple Green ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pick of the Patch stamp set used to make an Autumnal card for the Stamper’s Showcase Blog Hop

The trio of leaves were randomly stamped in 1^st and 2^nd generation Calypso Coral and 1^st and 2^nd generation Pecan Pie across the bottom of the strip. The stamped piece was then glued to the Pecan Pie panel.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pick of the Patch stamp set used to make an Autumnal card for the Stamper’s Showcase Blog Hop

Using Flirty Flamingo ink, I stamped the sprig onto the card base acting as a border.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pick of the Patch stamp set used to make an Autumnal card for the Stamper’s Showcase Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped in Pecan Pie ink in the lower right corner of the Flirty Flamingo card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pick of the Patch stamp set used to make an Autumnal card for the Stamper’s Showcase Blog Hop

A trio of Blooming Pearls completes the card.

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A pretty bear themed Christmas card made for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop using the Beary Cute stamp set, Bear Punch & scraps of Beary Christmas dsp by Stampin' Up!

Beary Cute Christmas card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

Posted on September 24, 2023September 17, 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. I am sharing a sweet card featuring the polar bear from the Beary Cute stamp set and some of the Beary Christmas DSP.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the beary cute Christmas card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 3¾” & 3¾”
Beary Christmas dsp – a mix of ¼”, ⅜” and ½” strips
Scrap Basic White

I glued the strips of dsp to the square of Basic White, making sure to cover the whole panel.

The overhanging pieces were trimmed off and a Stitched Circle die cut from it using the Stylish Shapes Dies. The panel was mounted onto the Thick Basic White card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Beary Cute stamp set, Bear Punch & scraps of Beary Christmas dsp usd to make a pretty bear themed Christmas card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

The bear, from the Beary Cute stamp set was stamped in Misty Moonlight ink. I punched the bear out with the Bear Punch.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Beary Cute stamp set, Bear Punch & scraps of Beary Christmas dsp usd to make a pretty bear themed Christmas card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

I added the bear to the card front using liquid glue and Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Beary Cute stamp set, Bear Punch & scraps of Beary Christmas dsp usd to make a pretty bear themed Christmas card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped in Misty Moonlight ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Beary Cute stamp set, Bear Punch & scraps of Beary Christmas dsp usd to make a pretty bear themed Christmas card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

A trio of Tinsel Gems, the four pack and a couple of Flat Adhesive backed discs completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Beary Cute stamp set, Bear Punch & scraps of Beary Christmas dsp usd to make a pretty bear themed Christmas card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

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A gorgeous rocking Christmas card made for the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop using the Rocking Horse stamp set and Deckled Circle dies by Stampin' Up!

Rocking Horse Christmas card for the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop

Posted on September 16, 2023September 8, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop where we are sharing projects made using product from the new mini catalogue. I have chosen to use the Rocking Horse stamp set and dies to make a simple ‘rocking’ card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the rocking horse card, you will need:

Pretty Peacock card – 5½” by 5½”
Oxidised Copper speciality paper – 5” by 5”
Basic White card – 4¼” by 4¼” x 2
Scrap Basic White card

Using the largest Deckled Circle Die, I cut a circle from the piece of Pretty Peacock card. I placed it in the corner of the Simply Scored Scoring Tool and scored it down the centre at 2½”. Fold and burnish on the scoreline.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Rocking Horse stamp set and Deckled Circle dies used to make a gorgeous rocking Christmas card for the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop

The Oxidised Copper speciality paper was die cut using the next size down Deckled Circle. I glued it to one side of the scored circle.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Rocking Horse stamp set and Deckled Circle dies used to make a gorgeous rocking Christmas card for the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop

I skipped the next deckled circle and die cut a white circle from the next size down, using a Blending Brush, I added Lost Lagoon ink to the centre of the white deckled circle and using a Sponge Dauber, I added Pretty Peacock around the edge. The circle was then glued to the oxidised copper paper.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Rocking Horse stamp set and Deckled Circle dies used to make a gorgeous rocking Christmas card for the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped in Pretty Peacock ink onto the white circle. I love that the photopolymer stamps can be bent and curved.

The rocking horse was stamped in Versamark ink onto scrap Basic White card. I covered it with Copper Embossing Powder and heat set it using my Heat Tool.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Rocking Horse stamp set and Deckled Circle dies used to make a gorgeous rocking Christmas card for the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop

The horse was coloured using the light and dark Smoky Slate Blends. I coloured the harness, saddle and saddle blanket with Wild Wheat and Pretty Peacock Blends Pens. The rocker was coloured in using the Copper Clay Blends Pens. I die cut the image using the Rocking Horse Dies. I added it to the white circle on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Rocking Horse stamp set and Deckled Circle dies used to make a gorgeous rocking Christmas card for the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop

A trio of Brushed Metallic Dots completed the card. Isn’t it adorable?

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The stack, cut and shuffle technique used to make 3 Autumnal cards using the All About Autumn designer Series Paper by Stampin' Up!

Stack, Cut & Shuffles Autumnal cards for the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

Posted on September 14, 2023September 8, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop where we are sharing Autumnal projects. I am using the All About Autumn designer series paper to make 3 cards using Stack, Cut & Shuffle Technique. I saw this technique recently on YouTube in a video shared by Stamping Treasure and loved it.

Colours featured in these cards are:

To recreate the stack, cut & shuffle cards, you will need:

3 card bases – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛ – I chose Moody Mauve, Copper Clay & Cajun Craze
Very Vanilla card – 5⅝” by 3⅞” x 3
All About Autumn dsp – 5½” by 3¾” – 3 co-ordinating pieces
Very Vanilla card – 5½” by 3¾” = for the insides
Scrap Very Vanilla

I stacked the 3 panels of All About Autumn dsp one on top of the other, took them to my Paper Trimmer and cut them into 3.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The All About Autumn designer Series Paper used with the stack, cut and shuffle technique to make 3 Autumnal cards

The pieces of dsp were sorted, one for each card, into piles and glued them one at a time onto the 5⅝” by 3⅞” pieces of Very Vanilla card leaving a small border.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The All About Autumn designer Series Paper used with the stack, cut and shuffle technique to make 3 Autumnal cards

The sentiment from the Throughout the Year stamp set was stamped onto scrap Very Vanilla card, in Moody Mauve, Copper Clay and Early Espresso inks. These were die cut using the Deckled Circle Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The All About Autumn designer Series Paper used with the stack, cut and shuffle technique to make 3 Autumnal cards

Some of the gorgeous Copper Ribbon was added to each card front and secured in place with Tear ‘n Tape. The sentiment was mounted overtop on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The All About Autumn designer Series Paper used with the stack, cut and shuffle technique to make 3 Autumnal cards

I die cut sprigs from scrap Very Vanilla card using the Textured Florals Dies and tucked them under the sentiments.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The All About Autumn designer Series Paper used with the stack, cut and shuffle technique to make 3 Autumnal cards

A trio of 2023 – 2025 In Color Glossy Dots completed the cards.

So pretty, I hope you like them,

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A card made for the Stamping Inkspirations Tic Tac Toe Challenge using the Autumn Leaves stamp set and dies by Stampin' Up!

Autumn Leaves card for a Tic Tac Toe Challenge

Posted on September 9, 2023September 11, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Inkspirations blog hop where we are sharing projects inspired by a Tic Tac Toe board. I have chosen the diagonal line featuring ribbon, leaves and yellow and chose to make an Autumn Leaves card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the Autumn leaves card, you will need:

Crushed Curry card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Early Espresso card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Very Vanilla card – 5¼” by 3½”
Very Vanilla card – 2¼” by 2”
Very Vanilla card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Very Vanilla card

Using Early Espresso ink, I stamped the veins from the double leaves all along the Natural Ribbon and set it aside to dry. You do need a well inked pad to get a good image.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Autumn Leaves stamp set and dies used to make a card for the Stamping Inkspirations Tic Tac Toe Challenge

The 5¼” by 3½” piece of Very Vanilla card was glued to the Early Espresso layer. I wrapped the ribbon around the panel and secured it on the back with Sellotape. The whole panel was then mounted onto the Crushed Curry card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Autumn Leaves stamp set and dies used to make a card for the Stamping Inkspirations Tic Tac Toe Challenge

On scrap Very Vanilla card I stamped the large maple leaf in Crushed Curry ink. I added the veins using Early Espresso ink.

The oak leaf was stamped in Wild Wheat ink and the double leaves were stamped in Daffodil Delight ink and the veins added using Early Espresso ink. All the leaves were die cut using the Autumn Leaves dies

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Autumn Leaves stamp set and dies used to make a card for the Stamping Inkspirations Tic Tac Toe Challenge

The sentiment was stamped in Early Espresso ink onto the small piece of Very Vanilla card which was then die cut using the same set of dies.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Autumn Leaves stamp set and dies used to make a card for the Stamping Inkspirations Tic Tac Toe Challenge

I laid the die cut leaves onto the card front, moving them around until I was happy with the position. I then glued then down using either Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive or Mini Glue Dots. The sentiment was added overtop on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Autumn Leaves stamp set and dies used to make a card for the Stamping Inkspirations Tic Tac Toe Challenge

A trio of 2023 – 2025 In Color Dots completed the card.

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Aurélie Fabre ● Lorraine Tierney ● Vickie Littlewood

Marieke Bart ● Annette Ball

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A pretty Christmas card made for the Stamp 'n Hop Blog Hop using the The Festive & Fun stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Festive Christmas card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

Posted on September 9, 2023September 8, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop where we are sharing projects using something new. I have been dying to use the adorable Festive & Fun stamp set so used this to make my card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the festive Christmas card, you will need:

Poppy Parade card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛
Pecan Pie card – 4⅝” by 3⅛”
Basic White card – 4½” by 3”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”

Using the medium detailed snowflake stamp from the Sparkling Snowflakes stamp set, I stamped in the upper left and lower right corners of the Poppy Parade card base using Poppy Parade ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Festive & Fun stamp set used to make a pretty Christmas card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

The adorable giraffe image was then stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto the small panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Festive & Fun stamp set used to make a pretty Christmas card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

I used the following Blends Pens to colour in the image – Petal Pink, Flirty Flamingo, Pool Party, Parakeet Party, Daffodil Delight, Poppy Parade, Wild Wheat and Pecan Pie.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Festive & Fun stamp set used to make a pretty Christmas card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

The panel was mounted onto the Pecan Pie layer. A length of Simply Elegant Trim was wrapped around the panel, secured on the back with Sellotape and then adhered to the Poppy Parade card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Festive & Fun stamp set used to make a pretty Christmas card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

A trio of Iridescent Adhesive backed discs and an elegant trim bow completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Festive & Fun stamp set used to make a pretty Christmas card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

Isn’t it adorable?

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A Simply Stamped Boho Blue Daisies card for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

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

Hello and welcome to the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop where we are showcasing simple stamping, as in stamps, ink and paper. I have used the gorgeous Cheerful Daisies stamp set to make my simply stamped boho blue daisies card.

Colours used in this card are:

Basic White

Boho Blue

Pebbled Path

To recreate the simply stamped boho blue daisies card, you will need:

Boho Blue card – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pebbled Path card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 3 ¼”
Scrap Boho Blue card

Using Pebbled Path ink I randomly stamped the largest daisy flower all over the small panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A simply stamped Boho Blue daisies card made for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop using the Cheerful Daisies stamp set

I added the flower centre using Boho Blue ink. The stamped panel was then glued, using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, to the Pebbled Path layer.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A simply stamped Boho Blue daisies card made for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop using the Cheerful Daisies stamp set

The panel was added to the Boho Blue card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A simply stamped Boho Blue daisies card made for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop using the Cheerful Daisies stamp set

The sentiment was stamped in Pebbled Path ink onto a scrap of Boho Blue card which was then added to the card front with a combination of liquid glue and Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A simply stamped Boho Blue daisies card made for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop using the Cheerful Daisies stamp set

A trio of 2023 – 2025 In Color Dots completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A simply stamped Boho Blue daisies card made for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop using the Cheerful Daisies stamp set

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A waterfall card made for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop using the Sending Cheer stamp set and Bright & Beautiful dsp by Stampin' Up!

Sending Cheer Waterfall card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Posted on September 2, 2023September 8, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are sharing waterfall cards. I love making these fun fold cards and have used the Sending Cheer stamp set and the cheerful Bright & Beautiful designer series paper (dsp).

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the sending cheer waterfall card, you will need:

Berry Burst card base – 11¾” by 4⅛” – scored at 5⅞”
Berry Burst – 8⅝” by 2¾” – Scored at 1¾”, 2½”, 3¼” & 4”
Berry Burst – 4⅛” by 1”
Basic White card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Bright & Beautiful dsp – 5¼” by 3½”
Lemon Lime Twist – 2⅝” by 2⅝” x 3
Lemon Lime Twist – 2⅝” by 1⅝”
Lemon Lime Twist – 3⅝” by 2⅝”
Basic White – 2½” by 2½” x 3
Basic White – 3½” by 2½”
Basic White – 2½” by 1½”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

The Bright & Beautiful dsp panel was glued to the 5⅜” by 3⅝” panel of Basic White card and then to the Berry Burst card base. Using a strip of Tear ‘n Tape on each end I added the 4⅛” by 1” strip of Berry Burst to the card front, approximately 1⅛” up from the bottom.

The images, gingerbread man, stocking and present, from the Sending Cheer stamp set were stamped onto the 2 ½” by 2 ½” panels of Basic White card, these were adhered to the 2⅝” by 2⅝” panels of Lemon Lime Twist.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Sending Cheer stamp set used to make a waterfall card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

I stamped the holly leaves and berries onto the remaining small panels of Basic White card and glued them to the slightly larger Lemon Lime Twist pieces.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Sending Cheer stamp set used to make a waterfall card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

I used a retired punch to punch the tag shape on the longest panel of the 8⅝” by 2¾” piece of Berry Burst card. I threaded a piece of Lemon Lime Twist Ribbon through the hole and slipped the strip. The largest stamped panel was the added to the tag punched end.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Sending Cheer stamp set used to make a waterfall card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Using a bone folder, I folded and burnished the scorelines and slipped the panel, tag end first under the strip of Berry Burst card on the card front.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Sending Cheer stamp set used to make a waterfall card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Folding the strip on the 4” score line I glued the loose end to the strip of Berry Burst card which straddled the bottom of the card front. The 4 decorated panels were then added to complete the card.