A pretty card made for the Crafty Collaborations Sketch Challenge using the Violet Dreams designer series paper used and the Cutest Crew stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Violet Dreams Card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Posted on June 29, 2026July 3, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop where we have a sketch to inspire us. I have used the gorgeous Violet Dream designer series paper (dsp) which will be available from my online shop at the beginning of July.

Colours used when making this card are:

I created the violet dreams card using the following supplies:

Fresh Freesia card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Basic White – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Violet Dreams dsp – 5¼” by 3½”
Peaceful Pine – 3⅜” by 3”
Violet Dreams dsp – 3¼” by 2⅞”
Violet Dreams dsp- 3” by 3”
Basic White – 3” by 1”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

The largest panel of Violet Dreams dsp was glued to the 5⅜” by 3⅝” piece of Basic White card and then to the Fresh Freesia card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Violet Dreams designer series paper used with the Cutest Crew stamp set to make a pretty card for the Crafty Collaborations Sketch Challenge Blog Hop

The 3¼” by 2⅞” piece of Violet Dreams dsp was then glued to the Peaceful Pine layer. This piece was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Violet Dreams designer series paper used with the Cutest Crew stamp set to make a pretty card for the Crafty Collaborations Sketch Challenge Blog Hop

Using the Stylish Shapes dies I I cut a stitched circle from the square of Violet Dreams dsp and added it to the card front overlapping the raised rectangle.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Violet Dreams designer series paper used with the Cutest Crew stamp set to make a pretty card for the Crafty Collaborations Sketch Challenge Blog Hop

I die cut a banner from the small piece of Basic White cared using the same set of dies. The sentiment was stamped on the banner with Peaceful Pine ink and glued it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Violet Dreams designer series paper used with the Cutest Crew stamp set to make a pretty card for the Crafty Collaborations Sketch Challenge Blog Hop

A trio of iridescent faceted gems finished the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Violet Dreams designer series paper used with the Cutest Crew stamp set to make a pretty card for the Crafty Collaborations Sketch Challenge Blog Hop

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A thank you card made using the Pop-up Petals stamp set, co-ordinating dies and the Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder from Stampin' Up!

Rose in a Vase Card – Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

Posted on June 26, 2026June 19, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop where we are creating projects inspired by a sketch. I have made my card using the pretty Pop-Up Petals stamp set and co-ordinating dies.

Colours used to create this card are:

I created the rose in a vase card using the following supplies:

Bubble Bath card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Lost Lagoon – 5” by 3⅜”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – one for the inside
Velvet Meadow dsp – 2⅞” by ½”
Bubble Bath – 3⅜” by 2⅛”
Basic White – 3¼” by 2”
Bubble Bath – 1⅝” by ½”
Scrap Basic White and Artisan Sketched Garden dsp

I ran one of the largest panels of Basic White card through the Cut & Emboss Machine inside the Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder. The embossed panel was then trimmed down to 4⅞” by 3 ¼” before it was adhered to the Lost lagoon layer. The whole piece was glued to the Bubble Bath card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pop-up Petals stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder to make a thank you card – Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

The three pieces of Velvet Meadow dsp were added to the card front using Mini Glue Dots.

I glued the smaller piece of Basic White card to the slightly larger layer of Bubble Bath card and added it over the strips of dsp on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pop-up Petals stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder to make a thank you card – Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

The rose image, from the Pop-Up Petals stamp set was stamped with Black ink onto scrap Basic White card and coloured using Blends Pens – Bubble Bath and Lost Lagoon.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pop-up Petals stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder to make a thank you card – Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

The vase was die cut from a scrap of Artisan Sketched Garden dsp – I actually die cut the vase from several different dsp scraps before settling on this one. The rose was cut down and added to the back of the vase with a Mini Glue Dot before the vase and flower were glued to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pop-up Petals stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder to make a thank you card – Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped in Lost Lagoon ink onto the small piece of Bubble Bath card and added to the card front. I used tape to mask off the words I didn’t want to use before stamping it down.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pop-up Petals stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder to make a thank you card – Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

To finish the card I added three small black dots from my stash, a trio of Sunset Sparkle Sequins and a Baker’s Twine bow.

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A birthday card made for a sketch challenge using the Garden Gatherings stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Mixed Up Patterns dsp from Stampin' Up!

Vase of Yellow Flowers Card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Posted on June 13, 2026June 3, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop where we are creating projects inspired by a sketch. I have used the Garden Gatherings stamp set and co-ordinating dies with the Mixed Up Patterns designer series paper (dsp).

Colours used in this card are:

I created the vase of yellow flowers card using the following supplies:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Mixed Up Patterns dsp – 5½” by 3¾”
Mixed Up Patterns dsp – 5½” by 1¾”
Mixed Up Patterns dsp – 5½” by ½”
Secret Sea – 3⅜” by 2⅜”
Basic White – 3¼” by 2¼”
Secret Sea – 2½” by ¾”
Basic White – 2⅜” by ⅝”
Scrap Mixed Up Patterns dsp

I glued the largest panel of Mixed Up Patterns designer series paper (dsp) to the Thick Basic White card front. I added the two strips of Mixed Up Patterns dsp.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Garden Gatherings stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Mixed Up Patterns dsp to make a card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop sketch challenge

The flower stems, from the Garden Gatherings stamp set were stamped in Old Olive ink onto the 3¼” by 2¼” piece of Basic White card. The flowers were then added with Daffodil Delight ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Garden Gatherings stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Mixed Up Patterns dsp to make a card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop sketch challenge

I stamped the vase with Secret Sea ink onto a scrap of Mixed Up Patterns dsp and die cut it using the Garden Gatherings dies. I decided that I didn’t like the dsp rim around the vase so fussy cut around the vase with sharp scissors.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Garden Gatherings stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Mixed Up Patterns dsp to make a card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop sketch challenge

The stamped panel was then adhered to the Secret Sea panel before it was added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Garden Gatherings stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Mixed Up Patterns dsp to make a card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop sketch challenge

The sentiment, from the BBQ Master stamp set was stamped on the smallest piece of Basic White card with Old Olive ink. I glued the panel to the slightly larger piece of Secret Sea card and added it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Garden Gatherings stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Mixed Up Patterns dsp to make a card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop sketch challenge

A trio of Moody Palette Glossy Dots and a Twine bow finished the card.

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Cards made for the Christmas Stampathon sketch challenge using the Snowy Scenes designer series paper used and the Trees for Sale stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Snowy Scenes Cards – Christmas Stampathon

Posted on May 26, 2026May 25, 2026 by Mo Rootes

For the May Christmas Stampathon we have a sketch to inspire us. I have the retired Snowy Scenes designer series paper to make my cards.

Colours in these cards are:

I created the snowy scenes cards using the following supplies:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Basic White – 5½”by 3¾”
Pool Party – 4 by 2½”
Basic White – 4” by ⅝”
Scrap Snowy Scenes dsp

I embossed the Basic White panel using the Timeworn Type Embossing Folder. I wrapped a length of Pool Party Twine around the panel, adhering it on the back with Sellotape before gluing the whole piece to the Thick Basic White card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Snowy Scenes designer series paper used with the Trees for Sale stamp set to make cards for the Christmas Stampathon sketch challenge

The smaller panel of Pool Party was embossed using the same embossing folder before being mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Snowy Scenes designer series paper used with the Trees for Sale stamp set to make cards for the Christmas Stampathon sketch challenge

I used a stitched circle from the Stylish Shapes dies to cut out a selection of circles featuring Christmas scenes from the Snowy Scenes dsp and added these to the card front the central image on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Snowy Scenes designer series paper used with the Trees for Sale stamp set to make cards for the Christmas Stampathon sketch challenge

The sentiment, from the Trees For Sale stamp set was stamp on the strip of Basic White card with Garden Green ink. I flagged the ends and added it to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Snowy Scenes designer series paper used with the Trees for Sale stamp set to make cards for the Christmas Stampathon sketch challenge

A twine bow and a trio of Adhesive-backed snowflakes finished the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Snowy Scenes designer series paper used with the Trees for Sale stamp set to make cards for the Christmas Stampathon sketch challenge

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A pretty card made for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop sketch challenge using the Flowers Fair stamp set and Eyelet Blooms die from Stampin' Up!

Eyelet Flowers Card – Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

Posted on May 9, 2026May 9, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop where we have a sketch to inspire us.

Colours used to make this card are:

I created the eyelet flowers card using the following supplies:

Misty Moonlight card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – one for the inside
Kintsugi Inspirations dsp – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White – 3⅜” by 3⅜”
Misty Moonlight – 3¼” by 3 ¼”
Basic White – 2¼” by 2¼”
Basic White – 3½” by ⅜

The piece of Kintsugi Inspirations dsp was glued to one of the large Basic White panels which was then adhered to the Misty Moonlight card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Flowers Fair stamp set and Eyelet Blooms die used to make a pretty card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop sketch challenge

Using the Eyelet Blooms Die I embossed the square of Misty Moonlight card and glued it to the square of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Flowers Fair stamp set and Eyelet Blooms die used to make a pretty card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop sketch challenge

I placed the square of Basic White card in a diamond shape on the base plate of the Stamp Positioner. I mounted the large Flower Fair stamp onto the large stamp positioner plate , inked it with Misty Moonlight ink and stamped it down.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Flowers Fair stamp set and Eyelet Blooms die used to make a pretty card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop sketch challenge

I used the following Blends to colour in the image – Petal Pink, Strawberry Slush and Cloud Cover. The coloured square was then adhered to the embossed square.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Flowers Fair stamp set and Eyelet Blooms die used to make a pretty card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop sketch challenge

I cut the whole coloured/embossed square in half and added both pieces to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Flowers Fair stamp set and Eyelet Blooms die used to make a pretty card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop sketch challenge

The sentiment, from the Flowering Meadow stamp set was stamped in Misty Moonlight ink onto the strip of Basic White card and added it to the front of the card. A trio of Sunset Sparkle Sequins finished the card.

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Mo Rootes ● Leonie Stuart

Karen Henderson ● Angie McKenzie ● Jan Musselman

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A card made for a sketch challenge using the Lazy Daisy, Turtle Textures & Lovely Stripes Embossing Folders from Stampin' Up!

Embossed Sketch Challenge Card – Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

Posted on April 24, 2026May 5, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop where we are being inspired by a sketch to create a card. I have used embossing folders as the focus of my design today.

Colours used to make this card are:

I created the Embossed Sketch card using the following supplies:

Pool Party card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Secret Sea – 5⅝” by 3⅞
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – one for the inside
Secret Sea – 4⅝” by ⅞” x 3
Berry Burst – 4½” by ¾”
Pool Party – 4½” by ¾”
Fresh Freesia – 4½” by ¾”
Basic White – 2¼” by 2¼”

I began by embossing the 3 strips of coloured card – The Berry Burst strip was embossed with the Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder, The Pool Party strip with the Turtle Textures Embossing Folder and the Fresh Freesia strip with the Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder, at an angle.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lazy Daisy, Turtle Textures & Lovely Stripes Embossing Folders used to make a card for a sketch challenge – Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

Each embossed strip was then glued to the strips of Secret Sea card. These were mounted onto one of the Basic White layer with Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lazy Daisy, Turtle Textures & Lovely Stripes Embossing Folders used to make a card for a sketch challenge – Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

I added the larger layer of Secret Sea to the back of the panel and wrapped the whole panel with Black Baker’s Twine. The panel was then adhered to the Pool Party card front.

The sentiment, from the Balloon Festoon stamp set was stamped on the square of Basic White card with Secret Sea ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lazy Daisy, Turtle Textures & Lovely Stripes Embossing Folders used to make a card for a sketch challenge – Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

The sentiment was then punched out using a 2” Circle Punch before being mounted onto the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lazy Daisy, Turtle Textures & Lovely Stripes Embossing Folders used to make a card for a sketch challenge – Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

A Baker’s Twine bow and a trio of Basic Rhinestones finished the card.

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A thank you card made using the Shell Collecting and Notes of Spring stamp sets and the So Swirly Embossing Folder from Stampin' Up!

Shell Collecting Class – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Posted on March 30, 2026March 23, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop where we have a sketch to give us inspiration today. I have made my card using the Shell Collecting stamp set and So Swirly Embossing Folder.

Colours used to make this card are:

I created the shell collecting card using the following supplies:

Petunia Pop card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Basic White – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Pretty In Pink – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic White – 3 ¾” by 2⅞”
Petunia Pop – 4⅛” by ⅝”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” for the inside

I embossed the panel of Pretty In Pink card using the So Swirly Embossing Folder and adhered it to the largest panel of Basic White card. The whole piece was glued to the Petunia Pop card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Shell Collecting and Notes of Spring stamp sets used with the So Swirly Embossing Folder to make a thank you card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

I stamped the seashells on scrap Basic White card using Pretty In Pink, Petunia Pop, Daffodil Delight and Summer Splash inks. These were fussy cut out using sharp scissors.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Shell Collecting and Notes of Spring stamp sets used with the So Swirly Embossing Folder to make a thank you card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

I placed them on the smaller piece of Basic White card and stamped in the gaps using the same images and ink colours. The fussy cut images were then added on Dimensionals to the panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Shell Collecting and Notes of Spring stamp sets used with the So Swirly Embossing Folder to make a thank you card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Notes of Spring stamp set was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto the decorated panel. I flagged the ends of the thin strip of Petunia Popp card, glued it to the back of the decorated panel before adding the whole piece to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Shell Collecting and Notes of Spring stamp sets used with the So Swirly Embossing Folder to make a thank you card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

A trio of 2024 – 2026 In Color Flat Pearls and a White Baker’s Twine bow finishes the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Shell Collecting and Notes of Spring stamp sets used with the So Swirly Embossing Folder to make a thank you card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

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A pretty floral Easter card made using the Pop-up Petals stamp set and dies and the Mixed Up Patterns dsp from Stampin' Up!

Easter Flowers Card – Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

Posted on February 26, 2026February 17, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop where we have a sketch to inspire our creativity. I have made my card using the Pop-up Petals stamp set and dies with the Mixed Up Patterns dsp.

Ink & Inspiration Blog Hop – 1

Colours used to make this card are:

I created the Easter flowers card using the following supplies:

Old Olive card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Secret Sea – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White – 5¼” by 3½”
Mixed Up Patterns dsp – 4 ¾” by 1”
Mixed Up Patterns dsp – 3 ½” by 1″
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” for the inside
Scrap Basic White and Mixed Up Patterns dsp

I began by adhering the 2 pieces of Mixed Up Patterns dsp to the smaller panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pop-up Petals stamp set and dies used with the Mixed Up Patterns dsp to make a pretty floral Easter card – Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

The word EASTER, from the Reason to Celebrate was then stamped in Secret Sea ink and the word HAPPY added next to it with Old Olive ink. The decorated panel was then glued to the Secret Sea panel and then to the Old Olive card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pop-up Petals stamp set and dies used with the Mixed Up Patterns dsp to make a pretty floral Easter card – Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

From scrap Mixed Up Patterns dsp I die cut a vase and added it on Dimensionals to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pop-up Petals stamp set and dies used with the Mixed Up Patterns dsp to make a pretty floral Easter card – Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

I stamped the cluster of daisies with Secret Sea onto scrap Basic White card and added colour using the infill stamps with Daffodil Delight and 3^rd generation Secret Sea ink. An Old Olive Blends Pen was used to colour in the leaves. The flowers were then die cut and added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pop-up Petals stamp set and dies used with the Mixed Up Patterns dsp to make a pretty floral Easter card – Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

A trio of Moody Palette Glossy Dots finished the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pop-up Petals stamp set and dies used with the Mixed Up Patterns dsp to make a pretty floral Easter card – Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

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A masculine themed card made using the Gears and Textures and Sunrise Sailing stamp sets and the Traditions of Christmas dsp from Stampin' Up!

Sketched Gears Card – Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

Posted on December 25, 2025January 6, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop where we are sharing projects inspired by a sketch. I have used the Gears & Textures stamp set and dies to make my card.

Colours used to make this card are:

To recreate the sketched gears card, you will need:

Night of Navy card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at on the long side at 4⅛”
Old Olive card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Traditions of Christmas dsp – 3⅝” by 1⅜”
Silver Foil – 2¾” by 2¾”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” for the inside
Scrap Night of Navy card

I stamped the dotty image from the Gears & Textures stamp set was stamped onto the panel of Basic White card measuring 5¼” by 3½” using Night of Navy ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Gears and Textures and Sunrise Sailing stamp sets used with the Traditions of Christmas dsp to make a masculine themed card

The panel of Traditions of Christmas dsp was then glued to the stamped panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Gears and Textures and Sunrise Sailing stamp sets used with the Traditions of Christmas dsp to make a masculine themed card

Using Night of Navy ink, I stamped the sentiment, from the Sunrise Sailing stamp set along the edge of the dsp layer.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Gears and Textures and Sunrise Sailing stamp sets used with the Traditions of Christmas dsp to make a masculine themed card

The decorated panel was then glued to the layer of Old Olive card which was glued to the Night of Navy card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Gears and Textures and Sunrise Sailing stamp sets used with the Traditions of Christmas dsp to make a masculine themed card

I die cut a large cog from the square of Silver Foil and a small cog from scrap Night of Navy card. The smaller cog was glued to the centre of the larger cog and the whole piece was mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Gears and Textures and Sunrise Sailing stamp sets used with the Traditions of Christmas dsp to make a masculine themed card

A trio of Smoky Slate Pearls completed the card.

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A thank you card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop using the Beautiful Bokeh dsp and the Petals of Beauty stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Beautiful Bokeh Card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Posted on November 24, 2025November 17, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop where we have a sketch to inspire us. I have made my thank you card using the Beautiful Bokeh designer series paper.

Colours used to make this card are:

To recreate the beautiful bokeh card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Beautiful Bokeh dsp – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Beautiful Bokeh dsp – 4” by 1”
Beautiful Bokeh dsp – 4½” by 3”
Basic White card – 2½” by 2½”

The largest panel of Beautiful Bokeh dsp was adhered to the Thick Basic White card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Beautiful Bokeh dsp used with the Petals of Beauty stamp set used to make a thank you card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

I marked the 4½” by 3” panel of Beautiful Bokeh dsp at 2¼” (i.e the halfway point). Using a Paper Trimmer I cut from the marked point to both opposite corners forming a point.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Beautiful Bokeh dsp used with the Petals of Beauty stamp set used to make a thank you card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The 1” strip of Beautiful Bokeh dsp was the adhered to the triangular piece and any overhang trimmed off. This piece was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Beautiful Bokeh dsp used with the Petals of Beauty stamp set used to make a thank you card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Pop-up Petals stamp set was stamped with Secret Sea ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Beautiful Bokeh dsp used with the Petals of Beauty stamp set used to make a thank you card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

A stitched circle was die cut using the Stylish Shapes Dies. The outline smaller flower from the Petals of Beauty stamp set was stamped on the die cut circle using Berry Burst ink and the infill image was stamped in 2^nd generation Calypso Coral ink. The centre was stamped in Secret Sea ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Beautiful Bokeh dsp used with the Petals of Beauty stamp set used to make a thank you card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

A trio of Daffodil Delight dots from my stash finished the card.

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