An elegant Christmas card made for the Christmas Stampathon using the Ornamental Christmas stamp set and dies from Stampin' Up!

Elegant Christmas card – Christmas Stampathon

Posted on January 27, 2026January 25, 2026 by Mo Rootes

The cards I am sharing today were made for the January Christmas Stampathon where our theme is ‘Elegant’. I have made my cards using the Ornamental Christmas stamp set and dies to make my cards.

Colours used to make this card are:

I created the elegant Christmas card using the following supplies:

Poppy Parade card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Poppy Parade card – 4½” by 3”
Basic White card – 4⅜” by 2⅞”
Cherry Cobbler card – 2¾” by ⅜”
Trimming the Town dsp
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Ornamental Christmas stamp set and dies used to make an elegant Christmas card for the Christmas Stampathon

I embossed the 5¼” by 3½” panel of Basic White card using the Damask Designs Embossing Folder. A length of retired Cherry Cobbler and Gold Ribbon was wrapped around the layer before it was glued to the Poppy Parade card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Ornamental Christmas stamp set and dies used to make an elegant Christmas card for the Christmas Stampathon

The ‘swooshy’ image was stamped three times with Versamark ink onto the smallest piece of Basic White card. I covered it with Gold Embossing Powder and set it using a Heat Tool. The panel was added to the card front using Mini Glue Dots.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Ornamental Christmas stamp set and dies used to make an elegant Christmas card for the Christmas Stampathon

I cut a tree from retired Trimming the Town dsp using the Ornamental Christmas Dies and added it to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Ornamental Christmas stamp set and dies used to make an elegant Christmas card for the Christmas Stampathon

The sentiment, from the retired Itty Bitty Christmas stamp set was stamped on the small piece of Cherry Cobbler card with Versamark ink and covered with White Embossing Powder. I set it using my Heat Tool before adding it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Ornamental Christmas stamp set and dies used to make an elegant Christmas card for the Christmas Stampathon

A ribbon bow and a trio of dots from my stash (added after I took the photographs) completed my cards.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Ornamental Christmas stamp set and dies used to make an elegant Christmas card for the Christmas Stampathon

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A clean and simple Christmas card made using the Pine Tree Trimmings stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Modern Tree Card

Posted on December 9, 2025November 22, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Here is a striking, black, white and gold card made using the Ornamental Christmas stamp set and dies along with the Modern Christmas designer series paper and some gold heat embossing.

Colours used in this card are:

Basic White

Basic Black

Gold Foil

To recreate the modern tree card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic Black card – 4⅝” by 2⅞”
Basic White card – 4½” by 2¾”
Scrap Modern Christmas dsp and Gold Foil

I embossed the 5½” by 3¾” piece of Basic White card using one of the Glass & Garden Embossing Folders. A length of Gold Striped Mesh Ribbon was wrapped around the panel before it was adhered to the Thick Basic White card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Ornamental Christmas stamp set and dies used with the Modern Christmas designer series paper to make a stunning Christmas card

Using Versamark ink, I stamped the arc of stripes three times down the centre of the 4½” by 2¾” panel of Basic White card. The stamping was covered with Gold Embossing Powder and set using my Heat Tool.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Ornamental Christmas stamp set and dies used with the Modern Christmas designer series paper to make a stunning Christmas card

The sentiment was stamped below the embossed stripes using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Ornamental Christmas stamp set and dies used with the Modern Christmas designer series paper to make a stunning Christmas card

I die cut a tree form scrap Modern Christmas dsp using the Ornamental Christmas dies and added it to the striped panel on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Ornamental Christmas stamp set and dies used with the Modern Christmas designer series paper to make a stunning Christmas card

A Gold Foil star was added to the top of the tree and a ribbon bow finished the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Ornamental Christmas stamp set and dies used with the Modern Christmas designer series paper to make a stunning Christmas card

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A pretty Christmas card made using the Branching Out stamp set and dies and metallic Embossing Powders from Stampin' Up!

Metallic Branching Out Card – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

Posted on November 13, 2025November 5, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop where we are creating ‘Tis the Season’ projects. I have made my card using the Branching Out stamp set and dies.

Colours used to make this card are:

To recreate the metallic branching out card, you will need:

Secret Sea card base – 8 ¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Secret Sea card – 4¾” by 3¼”
Vellum – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Secret Sea card – 2¼” by ⅜”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”

I chose 2 dies from the Branching Out die set and used the larger to cut a label from the 5¼” by 3½” piece of Basic White card. The larger and smaller dies were nested together and used to die cut a frame from the larger panel of Secret Sea card. The frame was glued in place around the die hole in the white panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – TThe Branching Out stamp set and dies used with the metallic Embossing Powders to make a pretty Christmas card – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

Using Versamark ink I stamped the branch several times on the piece of Vellum, covered it with Gold Embossing Powder and set it with my Heat Tool.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Branching Out stamp set and dies used with the metallic Embossing Powders to make a pretty Christmas card – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

I added the pine leaves using the same Versamark ink, covered it with Silver Embossing powder and set it with the Heat Tool. Finally, I added the pinecones with the same ink, covered them with Copper Embossing Powder and set that with my Heat Tool and set the piece aside to cool.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Branching Out stamp set and dies used with the metallic Embossing Powders to make a pretty Christmas card – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

Tear and Tape adhesive was the placed on the back of the die cut panel, around all four sides. The embossed Vellum panel was then adhered to the panel. The 5⅛” by 3⅜” panel of Basic White card was glued to the centre of the Secret Sea card front and the embossed panel added over the top.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Branching Out stamp set and dies used with the metallic Embossing Powders to make a pretty Christmas card – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

I stamped the sentiment from the Ornamental Christmas stamp set on the thin strip of Secret Sea card with Versamark ink. I covered it with White Embossing Powder and set it using a Heat Tool. I angle cut the end and added the piece to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Branching Out stamp set and dies used with the metallic Embossing Powders to make a pretty Christmas card – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

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A card made using the Stay Warm stamp set from Stampin' Up! and a sketch challenge

Stay Warm Card – Stamping Inspirations Blog Hop

Posted on October 11, 2025October 11, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Inspirations Blog Hop where we are sharing projects inspired by a sketch. I have made my card using the pretty Stay Warm stamp set.

Colours used to make this card are:

To recreate the stay warm card, you will need:

Poppy Parade card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Garden Green card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic Beige card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 3¾” by 1¼” x 3
Garden Green card – 3” by ¾”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”

Using the Damask Designs Embossing Folder I embossed the panel of Basic Beige card and glued it to the Garden Green panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Stay Warm stamp set used with a sketch challenge to create a card for Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

A length of Gold Striped Mesh Ribbon was wrapped around the panel before it was glued to the Poppy Parade card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Stay Warm stamp set used with a sketch challenge to create a card for Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

I used the Stylish Shapes Dies to die cut three banners from the three small panels of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Stay Warm stamp set used with a sketch challenge to create a card for Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

On the first banner I stamped the stockings with Coastal Cabana ink. On the second banner I stamped the bobble hat with Poppy Parade ink and on the final banner I stamped the mittens with Garden Green ink. The banners were then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Stay Warm stamp set used with a sketch challenge to create a card for Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

A smaller banner was then die cut from the Garden Green strip using the same dies. The sentiment, from the Ornamental Christmas stamp set, was stamped in Versamark ink, covered with Gold Embossing Powder and set using my Heat Tool. I trimmed off the end and added it to the card front with Mini Glue Dots.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Stay Warm stamp set used with a sketch challenge to create a card for Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

A trio of gold sequins and a ribbon bow completed the card.

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Mo Rootes ● Leonie Stuart ● Aurélie Fabre

Jan Musselman ● Karen Henderson

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A pretty celebration card made using the Cheers & Sips stamp set and co-ordinating dies from Stampin' Up!

Cheers & Sips card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Posted on March 31, 2025March 28, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop where we are being inspired by a colour challenge. I have made my card using a new stamp set which will be available from the 6^th May 2025 as an online exclusive.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the cheers & sips card, you will need:

Azure Afternoon card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛”
Basic Black card – 4⅜” by 2⅞”
Basic White card – 4¾” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”
Scrap Basic White and Basic Black card

I began by stamping the citrus slice on the upper left and lower right corners of the Azure Afternoon card base using Azure Afternoon ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cheers & Sips stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make a pretty celebration card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

From the 4¾” by 3¼” panel of Basic White card, I die cut a decorative rectangle using the Textured Notes Dies. I glued the rectangle to the piece of Basic Black card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cheers & Sips stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make a pretty celebration card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Using images from the Cheers & Sips stamp set I stamped both glasses using Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto scrap Basic White card. I added leaves to the taller glass with Gorgeous Grape ink and stripes to the smaller glass using an Azure Afternoon Blends Pen.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cheers & Sips stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make a pretty celebration card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The leafy image was stamped twice with Granny Apple Green ink and coloured using Grany Apple Green Blends Pens. The citrus slice was stamped twice with Crushed Curry ink. All the images were then die cut using the Cheers & Sips Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cheers & Sips stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make a pretty celebration card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The ‘ground image’ was then stamped at the bottom of the white rectangle and the rectangle was then mounted onto the Azure Afternoon card front on Dimensionals. The glasses were then added to the raised panel, the leaves tucked in behind and the citrus slices added to the front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cheers & Sips stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make a pretty celebration card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped in Versamark ink onto scrap Basic Black card. I covered it with White Embossing Powder and set it using my Heat Tool. I trimmed the piece down and added it to the card front. A trio of Iridescent Discs completed the card.

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A pretty card made for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop using the Wooded Acres stamp set from Stampin' Up!

A Wooded Acres card – Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

Posted on March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop where we are sharing projects involving heat embossing. I have chosen to use a new stamp set called Wooded Acres which will be available from March in my online shop.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the wooded acres card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic Black card – 4⅛” by 2¼”
Basic White card – 4⅛” by 2⅜”
Scrap Pool Party and Mossy Meadow

The row of trees was stamped on the strip of Basic White card with Versamark ink. I covered the stamped image with Black Embossing Powder and set it using my Heat Tool.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Wooded Acres stamp set used with the heat embossing technique to make a pretty card -Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

I punched a ¾” circle from a Post It Note and added it above the tree line.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Wooded Acres stamp set used with the heat embossing technique to make a pretty card -Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

Using Blending Brushes I added Pool Party ink above the tree line to create the ‘sky’. Lost Lagoon ink was the added with a Blending Brush to the top edges to add depth. The ‘ground’ was added with Old Olive and Mossy Meadow inks, again using Blending Brushes. The whole piece was then glued to the layer of Basic Black card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Wooded Acres stamp set used with the heat embossing technique to make a pretty card -Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

The wavy edge die from the Ocean Friends was used to create borders for the top and bottom of the panel. The top one in Pool Party and the bottom in Mossy Meadow and they were added with glue. The whole piece was mounted onto the Basic White card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Wooded Acres stamp set used with the heat embossing technique to make a pretty card -Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Ocean Friends stamp set was stamped onto the card front in Mossy Meadow ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Wooded Acres stamp set used with the heat embossing technique to make a pretty card -Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

A trio of Iridescent Pearls were coloured using a Black Blends Pen and added to the card front.

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A trio of crabs themed card made using the Ocean Friends stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Trio of Crabs card – Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Posted on January 18, 2025January 19, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are sharing projects made using products from the new January to April 2025 Mini Catalogue. I have chosen to make a card using the Ocean Friends stamp set.

Colours used in this card:

To recreate the trio of crab’s card, you will need:

Smoky Slate card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Lost Lagoon card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼”
Lost Lagoon card – 2⅝” by ½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

Using one of the bubble images I stamped around the Smoky Slate card front using Smoky Slate ink, just to give some added texture.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Ocean Friends stamp set from Stampin’ Up! used to make a trio of crabs themed card

In the centre of the smaller panel of Basic White card I stamped the outline crab image in Cajun Craze ink. I used the infill image to colour the crab using Calypso Coral ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Ocean Friends stamp set from Stampin’ Up! used to make a trio of crabs themed card

The outline crab was stamped again in Granny Apple Green ink and coloured with Lemon Lime Twist ink. Finally, I stamped the outline again in Pretty Peacock with the infill stamped in Lost Lagoon ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Ocean Friends stamp set from Stampin’ Up! used to make a trio of crabs themed card

I added scattering of both bubble images around the crabs using Smoky Slate ink. The stamped panel was glued to the Lost lagoon layer and the whole piece was added to the Smoky Slate card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Ocean Friends stamp set from Stampin’ Up! used to make a trio of crabs themed card

The sentiment was stamped in Versamark ink onto the small strip of Lost Lagoon card. I covered it with White Embossing Powder and set it using my Heat Tool. The sentiment was then added to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Ocean Friends stamp set from Stampin’ Up! used to make a trio of crabs themed card

A trio of Basic Gray & Smoky Slate Pearls finished the card.

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A pretty winterly snowflakes Christmas card made using the Sparkling Snowflakes stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Winterly Snowflakes card

Posted on December 27, 2024December 19, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Here is a winterly snowflake card made using the Sparkling Snowflakes stamp set and heat embossing.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the winterly snowflake card, you will need:

Bubble Bath card base- 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Smoky Slate card – 5¼” by 3½”
Bubble Bath card – 4” by ⅜” x 2
Melon Mambo card – 2¼” by 1½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”

I used my Embossing Buddy all over the panel of Smoky Slate card and then randomly stamped the 3 snowflakes all over the card with Versamark ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Sparkling Snowflakes stamp set from Stampin’ Up! used to make a pretty winterly snowflakes Christmas card

The panel was then covered with White Embossing Powder which was set using a Heat Tool. The embossed panel was then glued to the 5⅜” by 3⅝” piece of Basic White card. This was then adhered to the Bubble Bath card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Sparkling Snowflakes stamp set from Stampin’ Up! used to make a pretty winterly snowflakes Christmas card

The ends of the 2 strips of Bubble Bath card were angled before being glued down to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Sparkling Snowflakes stamp set from Stampin’ Up! used to make a pretty winterly snowflakes Christmas card

Using the Nested Essentials Dies I die cut a banner from the piece of Melon Mambo card. The sentiment was stamped onto the die cut piece with Versamark ink, covered with White Embossing Powder and heat set it. This piece was mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Sparkling Snowflakes stamp set from Stampin’ Up! used to make a pretty winterly snowflakes Christmas card

A white Baker’s Twine bow and at trio of Glossy Dots completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Sparkling Snowflakes stamp set from Stampin’ Up! used to make a pretty winterly snowflakes Christmas card

Such a pretty card.

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A gorgeous thank you card made for the Stamp 'n Hop Blog Hop using the Enduring Beauty stamp set and dies and Masks from Stampin' Up!

Embossed Enduring Beauty card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

Posted on March 9, 2024March 5, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop where we are sharing projects inspired by the theme of Flora or Fauna. I have gone with flora and used the stunning Enduring Beauty Bundle to make my card.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the embossed enduring beauty card, you will need:

Soft Sea Foam card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 4⅞” by 3½”
One Horse Open Sleigh dsp – 5¼” by 4”
Basic White card – 5” by 4”
Soft Sea Foam card – 2¼” by ½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”

Using the Deckled Rectangles, I die cut a rectangle from the piece of One Horse Open Sleigh dsp. This was then glued to the 5” by 4” piece of Basic White card. I wrapped a piece of Iridescent Ribbon around the panel and adhered the piece to the Soft Sea Foam card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Enduring Beauty stamp set and dies and Masks used to make a gorgeous thank you card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

The large floral image was stamped in Versamark ink. I covered it with Black Embossing Powder and heat set it.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Enduring Beauty stamp set and dies and Masks used to make a gorgeous thank you card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

Using washi tape I secured the embossed panel of Basic White card to my Glass Mat. The first mask was positioned on top and held in place with more washi tape.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Enduring Beauty stamp set and dies and Masks used to make a gorgeous thank you card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

I used a Blending Brush to ink through the mask with Highland Heather ink. Using mask number 3, a Blending Brush and Gorgeous Grape ink I added the detailed layer of ink to the flowers.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Enduring Beauty stamp set and dies and Masks used to make a gorgeous thank you card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

The 2nd mask was positioned, exposing the leaves. Using Blending Brushes I lightly inked with Old Olive. I decided not to add the detailed image as the black embossing gives a lot of dimension already.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Enduring Beauty stamp set and dies and Masks used to make a gorgeous thank you card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

I die cut the floral image using the Enduring Beauty Dies and mounted the die cut piece on Dimensionals to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Enduring Beauty stamp set and dies and Masks used to make a gorgeous thank you card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Earthen Textures stamp set was stamped in Gorgeous Grape ink onto the strip of Soft Sea Foam ink. The sentiment was then added to the card front/

A trio of Purple Gems completes the card.

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A card made for the Stamping Dreams New Year Glam Blog Hop using the Light in the Sky stamp set and metallic embossing by Stampin' Up!

New Year Fireworks for the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

Posted on December 7, 2023November 28, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop where our theme is New Year Glam. I have used the gorgeous Light In The Sky stamp set to make my card.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the New Year fireworks card, you will need:

Starry Sky card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
More Dazzle card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 2⅛” by 1¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”

Using Versamark ink I stamped the large firework image onto the 5” by 3¼” panel of Basic White card. I covered it with Copper Embossing Powder and heat set it with my Heat Tool.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Light in the Sky stamp set and metallic embossing used to make a card for the Stamping Dreams New Year Glam Blog Hop

I repeated this with the medium sized firework image covering it with Gold Embossing Powder and then the smaller firework image which I embossed in Silver.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Light in the Sky stamp set and metallic embossing used to make a card for the Stamping Dreams New Year Glam Blog Hop

Using a Blending Brush, I added Starry Sky ink to the embossed panel until the colour was deep enough. The ink was then reoved from the embossed images with a tissue. The embossed, inked panel was then glued to the More Dazzling Paper and then to the 5¼” by 3½” layer of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Light in the Sky stamp set and metallic embossing used to make a card for the Stamping Dreams New Year Glam Blog Hop

A length of Silver Edged Sheer Ribbon was wrapped around the panel before it was mounted onto the Starry Sky card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Light in the Sky stamp set and metallic embossing used to make a card for the Stamping Dreams New Year Glam Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped in Starry Sky ink onto the small piece of Basic White card and added over the ribbon on Mini Glue Dots.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Light in the Sky stamp set and metallic embossing used to make a card for the Stamping Dreams New Year Glam Blog Hop

A ribbon bow completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Light in the Sky stamp set and metallic embossing used to make a card for the Stamping Dreams New Year Glam Blog Hop

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