A floral card made for the Ink. Stamp. Share colour challenge Blog Hop using the Artistically Inked stamp set and Artistic dies by Stampin' Up!

Artistically Inked Flowers – for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Posted on July 22, 2023July 14, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop where we are working with a colour challenge. I have used the pretty Artistically Inked stamp set to make my card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the artistically inked card, you will need:

Berry Burst card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Granny Apple Green card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

I began by running the smaller panel of Basic White card through the big shot with one of the Basics 3D Embossing Folders. The embossed piece was then glued to the Granny Apple Green layer.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artistically Inked stamp set and Artistic dies used to make a floral card for the Ink. Stamp. Share colour challenge Blog Hop

A length of Bubble Bath Sheer Ribbon was then wrapped around the panel before it was adhered to the Berry Burst card base. I used Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive in both cases.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artistically Inked stamp set and Artistic dies used to make a floral card for the Ink. Stamp. Share colour challenge Blog Hop

The flowers were then stamped onto scarp Basic White card. The large flower in Bubble Bath ink with a centre of Berry Burst. The medium flower in Lemon Lolly ink and the trio of small flowers in Berry Burst. The double and single leaves were then stamped in Granny Apple Green ink. All of these images were then die cut using my Cut & Emboss machine.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artistically Inked stamp set and Artistic dies used to make a floral card for the Ink. Stamp. Share colour challenge Blog Hop

The flowers and leaves were added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artistically Inked stamp set and Artistic dies used to make a floral card for the Ink. Stamp. Share colour challenge Blog Hop

A ribbon bow and a trio of Adhesive backed Solid Gems completed my card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artistically Inked stamp set and Artistic dies used to make a floral card for the Ink. Stamp. Share colour challenge Blog Hop

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A masculine birthday card made for the Birthday Blog Hop using the Bird's Eye View stamp set and the Nested Essentials dies by Stampin' Up!

Birdie Birthday card made for the Birthday Blog Hop

Posted on July 19, 2023July 18, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Birthday Blog Hop where we are sharing birthday related projects. My masculine birdie birthday card is made using the Bird’s Eye View stamp set.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the birdie birthday card, you will need:

Lost lagoon card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pretty Peacock card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼”
Fresh As A Daisy dsp – 3¼” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 4” by 2”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”
Scrap Basic White & Pretty Peacock card

I used Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive to glue the panel of Fresh As A Daisy dsp to the bottom of the 5” by 3¼” panel of Basic White card. This layer was then glued to the Pretty Peacock layer and then to the Lost Lagoon card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bird’s Eye View stamp set used with the Nested Essentials dies to make a masculine birthday card for the Birthday Blog Hop

Using the Nested Essentials dies, I die cut the label from the panel of Basic White card measuring 4” by 2”.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bird’s Eye View stamp set used with the Nested Essentials dies to make a masculine birthday card for the Birthday Blog Hop

The bird, from the Bird’s Eye View stamp set was stamped in Basic Gray ink onto the label. The image was then coloured in using the following Blends Alcohol Pens – Lemon Lolly, Soft Sea Foam, Lost Lagoon and Pebbled Path.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bird’s Eye View stamp set used with the Nested Essentials dies to make a masculine birthday card for the Birthday Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the On the Ocean stamp set was stamped in Pretty Peacock ink onto scrap Basic White card and trimmed it down with scissors. It was then glued in place with the top tucked behind the die cut label. The whole piece was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bird’s Eye View stamp set used with the Nested Essentials dies to make a masculine birthday card for the Birthday Blog Hop

Leaves from the So Refreshing Dies were die cut from scrap Pretty Peacock card and tucked under the label.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bird’s Eye View stamp set used with the Nested Essentials dies to make a masculine birthday card for the Birthday Blog Hop

I used the Classic Matte Dots to add the eye of the bird and a couple more to decorate the card.

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The So Refreshing stamp set by Stampin' Up! used to make a lemonade card for the 'Summer fun' themed Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

Lemonade Card for the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

Posted on July 13, 2023July 6, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop where we are sharing ‘Summer fun’ themed projects. In the Summer I love sitting in the garden, in the shade with a jug of freshly made lemonade to drink and have used this idea to create my card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the lemonade card, you will need:

Misty Moonlight card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Lemon Lolly card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼”
Bright & Beautiful dsp – 3¼” by ¾”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White, Old Olive & Misty Moonlight

Using a Blending Brush, I added Balmy Blue ink to the centre of the smaller panel of Basic White card. The strip of Bright & Beautiful dsp was then adhered to the right side of the panel using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A lemonade card made for the ‘Summer fun; themed Stamping Dreams Blog Hop made using the So Refreshing stamp set

The rug was die cut from scrap Misty Moonlight card and added to the panel using the same liquid glue. The whole panel was then glued to the Lemon Lolly panel

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A lemonade card made for the ‘Summer fun; themed Stamping Dreams Blog Hop made using the So Refreshing stamp set

A length of 2022 – 2024 In Color Twine – I used the Starry Sky version – was wrapped around the whole piece and secured on the back using Sellotape. This piece was then mounted onto the Misty Moonlight card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A lemonade card made for the ‘Summer fun; themed Stamping Dreams Blog Hop made using the So Refreshing stamp set

The jug and two glasses from the So Refreshing stamp set were stamped on scrap Basic White card using Misty Moonlight ink. The infill images were added using Lemon Lolly ink and the pieces die cut using the So Refreshing dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A lemonade card made for the ‘Summer fun; themed Stamping Dreams Blog Hop made using the So Refreshing stamp set

The slices of Lemon were stamped in Daffodil Delight ink inside the jug image and a separate slice which was added to the top of one of the glasses. The outline of the lemons was stamped in Daffodil Delight ink and the infill lemons were stamped in 2^nd generation Lemon Lolly ink. These were then die cut along with a selection of leaves from scrap Old Olive card using the same set of dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A lemonade card made for the ‘Summer fun; themed Stamping Dreams Blog Hop made using the So Refreshing stamp set

The card front was then decorated using all the die cut pieces.

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A card made for the Stamping Inkspirations picture/colour challenge blog hop using the Cottage Wreath stamp set and Countryside Wreaths Dies from Stampin' Up!

Christmas Wreaths card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

Posted on July 8, 2023July 7, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop where we are sharing projects inspired by a picture and colour challenge. I used the Cottage Wreaths stamp set to make my card.

Colours used in my card:

To recreate the Christmas Wreaths card, you will need:

Cherry Cobbler card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Wild Wheat card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”
Pretty Peacock card – 2⅝” by ½”
Scrap Sweet Sorbet card

Using the twiggy wreath stamp from the Cottage Wreath stamp set, I stamped on the smaller panel of Basic White card in Pecan Pie ink. I rotated the image and stamped again with Wild Wheat ink. This gave a fuller wreath with more texture.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cottage Wreath stamp set and Countryside Wreaths Dies used to make a card for the Stamping Inkspirations picture/colour challenge blog hop

The holly leaves were added randomly around the wreath using Pretty Peacock ink.

Holly berries were added with Cherry Cobbler ink. At this point I ran the whole panel through the Cut & Emboss Machine with one of the Basics 3D Embossing Folders.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cottage Wreath stamp set and Countryside Wreaths Dies used to make a card for the Stamping Inkspirations picture/colour challenge blog hop

Using the Country Wreaths Dies I die cut a bow from scrap Sweet Sorbet card and added it to the stamped panel with a Mini Glue Dot.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cottage Wreath stamp set and Countryside Wreaths Dies used to make a card for the Stamping Inkspirations picture/colour challenge blog hop

The Wild Wheat panel was glued, offset, to the Cherry Cobbler card base using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive and added the embossed panel over top on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cottage Wreath stamp set and Countryside Wreaths Dies used to make a card for the Stamping Inkspirations picture/colour challenge blog hop

I stamped the sentiment onto the piece of Pretty Peacock card in Versamark ink, covered it with White Embossing Powder and set it using a Heat Tool. This was then added to the card front with liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cottage Wreath stamp set and Countryside Wreaths Dies used to make a card for the Stamping Inkspirations picture/colour challenge blog hop

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

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Angie McKenzie ● Jan Musselman ● Mo Rootes

Tricia Butts ● Aurélie Fabre ● Karen Henderson

Lorraine Tierney ● Marieke Bart ● Leonie Stuart

Ann Krucek ● Teri West ● Annette Ball

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A hello birdies card made for the Stamp 'N Hop Blog Hop using the Bird's Eye View stamp set and Nested Essentials Dies by Stampin' Up!

Hello Birdie card for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

Posted on July 8, 2023July 8, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop where we are sharing animal themed projects. I have used the Bird’s Eye View stamp set to make a pretty hello birdie card. I did go through the, are birds animals’ debate with myself but couldn’t help using this sweet birdie.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the hello birdie card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Azure Afternoon card – 5¼” by 3½”
Stargazing dsp – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Scrap Basic White card

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the Stargazing dsp to the panel of Azure Afternoon card.

I wrapped a length of Azure Afternoon Sheer Ribbon around the panel securing it on the back with Sellotape, the panel was then glued to the Thick Basic White card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bird’s Eye View stamp set and Nested Essentials Dies used to make a hello birdies card for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

Using the Nested Essentials dies I cut a flagged banner and a rounded corner square.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bird’s Eye View stamp set and Nested Essentials Dies used to make a hello birdies card for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

The stack of books image was stamped in Pecan Pie ink and the birdie in Pebbled Path ink. Both these images are from the Bird’s Eye View stamp set.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bird’s Eye View stamp set and Nested Essentials Dies used to make a hello birdies card for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

The following Blends Alcohol Pens were used to colour in the image – Petal Pink, Fresh Freesia, Azure Afternoon, Gray Granite & Pebbled Path. The coloured panel was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bird’s Eye View stamp set and Nested Essentials Dies used to make a hello birdies card for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Cottage Wreath stamp set was stamped on the banner in Azure Afternoon ink. The banner was then tucked under the main image.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Bird’s Eye View stamp set and Nested Essentials Dies used to make a hello birdies card for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

A trio of Pastel Sequins competed the card.

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A pretty floral card made for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop using the Dainty Delight stamp set by Stampin' U

Dainty Delight flowers for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Posted on June 19, 2023June 13, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop where we are working with a sketch/colour challenge. I have chosen to make my card using the colours but as Pale Papaya and Pacific Point have retired, I have swapped these for Petal Pink and Azure Afternoon. I also changed Cajun Craze to Copper Clay. I have made my card using the Dainty Delight stamp set.

Colours used in this card are:

Azure Afternoon card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – rounded upper right corner
Copper Clay card – 5⅛” by 3⅜” – rounded upper right corner
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼” – rounded upper right corner
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper right corner
Scrap Basic White & Petal Pink

Using Copper Clay ink, I stamped the largest floral image from the Dainty Delight stamp set onto the 5” by 3¼” panel of Basic White.

A pretty floral card made for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop using the Dainty Delight stamp set by Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Dainty Delight stamp set used to make a pretty floral card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

I used the following Blends Pens to colour in the image – Petal Pink, Copper Clay, Tahitian Tide & Copper Clay.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Dainty Delight stamp set used to make a pretty floral card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

I added Petal Pink ink to the panel using a Blending Brush. The decorated panel was then glued to the Copper Clay layer.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Dainty Delight stamp set used to make a pretty floral card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

A piece of Petal Pink Ribbon from the duo pack was wrapped around the panel and secured on the back with Sellotape. The panel was then mounted onto the Azure Afternoon card base on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Dainty Delight stamp set used to make a pretty floral card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped on scrap Basic White card in Tahitian Tide ink and punched it out using the Double Oval Punch. I used the same punch to punch out the slightly larger scalloped oval from scrap Petal Pink card. I glued the 2 ovals together and added them to the card front using Mini Glue Dots.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Dainty Delight stamp set used to make a pretty floral card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

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

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A rainbow card for the Pride Blog Hop using the Beautiful Balloons stamp set and Dies by Stampin' Up!

Rainbow Balloons for the Pride Blog Hop

Posted on June 14, 2023June 3, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Pride Blog Hop where we are demonstrating support for the LGBTQ+ community my making projects inspired by the rainbow.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the rainbow balloon card, you will need:

Parakeet Party card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – rounded upper right corner
Blueberry Bushel card – 5⅝” by 3⅞” – rounded upper right corner
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – rounded upper right corner
Scrap Basic White card

Using the medium sized balloon from the Beautiful Balloons stamp set, I stamped in Lemon Lolly, Sweet Sorbet, Calypso Coral, Parakeet Party, Blueberry Bushel and Highland Heather inks.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Beautiful Balloons stamp set and Dies by Stampin’ Up! used to make a rainbow card for the Pride Blog Hop

These balloons were then die cut using the Beautiful Balloons Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Beautiful Balloons stamp set and Dies by Stampin’ Up! used to make a rainbow card for the Pride Blog Hop

The balloons were then added to one of the 5½” by 3¾” panels of Basic White card, some with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive and others with Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Beautiful Balloons stamp set and Dies by Stampin’ Up! used to make a rainbow card for the Pride Blog Hop

This panel was then glued to the Blueberry Bushel layer and then to the Parakeet Party card base using liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Beautiful Balloons stamp set and Dies by Stampin’ Up! used to make a rainbow card for the Pride Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped in Blueberry Bushel ink onto the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Beautiful Balloons stamp set and Dies by Stampin’ Up! used to make a rainbow card for the Pride Blog Hop

A trio of Tinsel Gems completed the card.

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Perched In a Tree stamp set and Aspen Dies by Stampin' Up! and used to make a card for the Stamping With Friends partial die cutting challenge Blog Hop

Partial Die Cut Bird card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Posted on June 3, 2023May 29, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are sharing projects featuring partial die-cutting techniques. I have chosen to use the Aspen dies and the Perched In A Tree stamp set to make a get well card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the partial die cut bird card, you will need:

Lemon Lime Twist card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Stargazing dsp – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”

The bird from the Perched In A Tree stamp set was stamped in Pebbled Path ink onto the 5” by 3½” panel of Basic White card. I placed the bird die in position and used a bit of washi tape to secure it in position. In the Cut and Emboss Machine I placed the top C plate in position covering only the top of the bird and stopping at the feet. I ran it through and then cut off the excess card either side of the bird with my trimmer.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Aspen Dies and Perched In a Tree stamp set used to make a card for the Stamping With Friends partial die cutting challenge Blog Hop

Using the following Blends Pens I coloured in the bird – Petal Pink, Lemon Lime Twist, Pebbled path and the Color Lifter.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Aspen Dies and Perched In a Tree stamp set used to make a card for the Stamping With Friends partial die cutting challenge Blog Hop

I added the branch from the Sweet Songbird stamp set in 2^nd generation Pecan Pie ink and added leaves in Granny Apple Green ink. At this point I decided I would cut down the image using the largest of the stitched circles from the Stylish Shapes Dies. I used a Blending Brush to add a little Boho Blue ink to the semicircle which helps to ground the piece.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Aspen Dies and Perched In a Tree stamp set used to make a card for the Stamping With Friends partial die cutting challenge Blog Hop

The panel of Stargazing dsp was adhered to the 5¼” by 3½” panel of Basic White card using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Aspen Dies and Perched In a Tree stamp set used to make a card for the Stamping With Friends partial die cutting challenge Blog Hop

I wrapped 2 lengths of Parakeet Party Metallic Open Weave around the panel securing them on the back with Seal+ and added some of the Lime Lime Twist Ribbon from the Duo pack in between. The panel was then glued to the Lemon Lime Twist card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Aspen Dies and Perched In a Tree stamp set used to make a card for the Stamping With Friends partial die cutting challenge Blog Hop

The die cut bird was then added over the ribbon on Dimensionals. And a trio of 2023 – 2025 In Color Dots were added around the topper.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Aspen Dies and Perched In a Tree stamp set used to make a card for the Stamping With Friends partial die cutting challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Ringed With Nature stamp set was stamped onto scrap Pebbled Path card in Versamark ink, covered with White Embossing Powder and heat set. The panel was then trimmed down with Scissors and added to the card front.

A very bright and cheerful card. I hope you like it.

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A beautiful double Z fold birthday card made using the Paper Florist Dies combined with the Twisted Rope Embossing Folder by Stampin' Up!

Paper Florist Double Z Fold birthday card

Posted on June 3, 2023May 23, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink, Stamp, Share Blog Hop where we are sharing something we have been working on recently and I have chosen to share a card made using the gorgeous Paper Florist Dies.

Colours used in making this card are:

To Recreate the Everything is Paper Florist Double Z Fold card you will need;

Bubble Bath cardstock 11” by 5½” – scored and folded on the long side at 2¾” and 5½”
Pebbled Path card – 5⅜” by 5⅜”

Bright & Beautiful dsp – 5¼” by 5¼”

Pebbled Path card – 5⅜” by 2⅝” x 2
Bright & Beautiful dsp 5¼” by 2½” x2

Thick Whisper White cardstock 9¼” by 4¼” – scored and folded on the long side at 2¾” and 5½” – Rounded upper right and left corners
Pebbled Path card – 4” by 3½” – Rounded upper left corner
Pebbled Path card – 4” by 2½” – x 2 – one with a rounded upper right corner
Whisper White 3⅝” by 2¼” – Rounded upper right corner
Scrap Whisper White, Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia, Lemon Lolly and Soft Sea Foam

I began by folding and burnishing the score lines on the Bubble Bath cardstock panel. I glued the 3 pieces of Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper (dsp) to the Pebbled Path layers using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. These panels were then glued to the Bubble Bath card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Paper Florist Dies combined with the Twisted Rope Embossing Folder to make a beautiful double Z fold birthday card

Taking the Twisted Rope 3D Embossing Folder and embossed the 3 smaller panels of Pebbled Path card.

I folded and burnished the score lines of the smaller Thick Whisper White panel and adhered the three embossed panels of Pebbled Path card using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Paper Florist Dies combined with the Twisted Rope Embossing Folder to make a beautiful double Z fold birthday card

Using the stunning Paper Florist Dies I die cut a variety of flowers and leaves from scrap Basic White, Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia, Lemon Lolly and Soft Sea Foam. I shaped the flowers using a ball tool and a bone folder and assembled the flowers using Mini Glue Dots between each layer and a Mini Dimensional under the flower centres. The flowers were then added to the card front, and two inside panels.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Paper Florist Dies combined with the Twisted Rope Embossing Folder to make a beautiful double Z fold birthday card

The leaves were tucked in around the flowers and 2023 – 2025 In Color Dots (Moody Mauve or Pebbled Path) to the flower centres.

The sentiment from the Best Family Ever stamp set was stamped on scrap Basic White card in Pebbled Path ink. I trimmed it out with Scissors and added it to the front panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Paper Florist Dies combined with the Twisted Rope Embossing Folder to make a beautiful double Z fold birthday card

The smaller decorated card base was then added to the larger Bubble Bath card base using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

I made this card for my lovely Mum who had a birthday a couple of days ago. I hope you like it.

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A thank you card made using the gorgeous Earthen Textures Dies by Stampin' Up! for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

Five Palm Leaves card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

Posted on May 28, 2023May 20, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Share It Sunday Blog Hop where we are sharing a project we have been working on recently and I have chosen to share a palm leaves card made using the Earthen Textures Bundle.

Colours used to make this card are:

To recreate the palm leaves card, you will need:

Lost Lagoon card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pretty Peacock card – 5⅛” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”
Scrap Soft Sea Foam, Lost Lagoon & Pretty Peacock

Using the Earthen Textures Dies I die cut a number of the palm leaves from scrap Soft Sea Foam, Lost Lagoon & Pretty Peacock card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The gorgeous Earthen Textures Dies used to make a thank you card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the die cut leaves to the smaller panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The gorgeous Earthen Textures Dies used to make a thank you card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

The decorated panel was then added with liquid glue to the Pretty Peacock panel. The whole panel was mounted onto the Lost lagoon card base on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The gorgeous Earthen Textures Dies used to make a thank you card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped in Pretty Peacock ink onto scrap Soft Sea Foam card and trimmed out with Scissors. It was added to the card with liquid glue.