Cards made for the February Christmas Stampathon using the Ornamental Christmas dies and Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder from Stampin' Up!

Christmas Star card – Christmas Stampathon

Posted on March 2, 2026March 3, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing the cards made for this month’s Christmas Stampathon where our theme is ’texture’. I have made my cards using the Ornamental Christmas stamp set and dies and the Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder.

Colours used to make these cards are:

Basic White

Real Red

Basic Black

I created the Christmas Star card using the following supplies:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Real Red – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic White – 5⅜” by 3¾”
Red Foil – 3½” by 3”
Basic Black – 1¾” by ¼”
Scrap Basic White

I ran the 5⅜” by 3¾” panel of Basic White card through the Cut & Emboss Machine with the Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder. A length of Open Weave Trim was wrapped around and secured on the back with Sellotape.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Ornamental Christmas dies and Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder used to make a cards for the February Christmas Stampathon

The whole piece was then adhered to the Real Red layer and then to the Thick Basic White card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Ornamental Christmas dies and Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder used to make a cards for the February Christmas Stampathon

I cut a Red Foil star using the Ornamental Christmas Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Ornamental Christmas dies and Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder used to make a cards for the February Christmas Stampathon

Using the same die I cut 2 more stars from scrap Basic White card. I glued these together and added the Red Foil star on top. The whole piece was mounted onto the card front using Mini Glue Dots.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Ornamental Christmas dies and Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder used to make a cards for the February Christmas Stampathon

The sentiment was stamped in Versamark ink onto the strip of Basic Black card. I covered it with White Embossing Powder and set it with my Heat Tool before adding it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Ornamental Christmas dies and Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder used to make a cards for the February Christmas Stampathon

A trio of Iridescent Foil Gems finished the card.

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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 pretty hexagonal gift bag made using the Ornamental Christmas stamp set and dies and the Traditions of Christmas dsp

Ornamental Hexagon Gift Bag

Posted on December 11, 2025December 9, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop where we are sharing Holiday packaging. I have made a pretty, hexagon, gift bag to hold a necklace for my daughter. I saw this sweet box on Youtube made by Crafty Karen designs

Colours used to make the ornamental hexagon gift bag are:

Basic White

Balmy Blue

Night of Navy

To recreate the ornamental hexagon gift bag, you will need:

Balmy Blue card – 8½” by 5½”
Traditions of Christmas dsp – 3⅜” by 1⅞” x 2
Scrap Basic White

Using my Simply Scored Scoring Tool, I scored the piece of Balmy Blue at 2”, 4”, 6” and 8”. I rotated the card 90° and scored again on the short side at 2”.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty hexagonal gift bag made using the Ornamental Christmas stamp set and dies and the Traditions of Christmas dsp – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

I placed the scored Balmy Blue card onto the Silicon Craft Sheet and used the scoring tool to score an X, from corner to corner in the 2^nd and 4^th rectangles – see template. I then scored from the centre of the X to the top of the same rectangles.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty hexagonal gift bag made using the Ornamental Christmas stamp set and dies and the Traditions of Christmas dsp – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

I added the panels of dsp to the unscored rectangles and folded and burnished on all the full lines. Using my fingers I lightly manipulated the X’s scores.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty hexagonal gift bag made using the Ornamental Christmas stamp set and dies and the Traditions of Christmas dsp – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

Using scissors, I cut off the small rectangle from the ½” tab and wedged the longer side. I then cut up each of the 4 square bottom tabs, removing the score line.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty hexagonal gift bag made using the Ornamental Christmas stamp set and dies and the Traditions of Christmas dsp – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

Glue was applied to the ½” tab and the box was closed. The bottom flaps were then closed and the last one glued into position.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty hexagonal gift bag made using the Ornamental Christmas stamp set and dies and the Traditions of Christmas dsp – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

A handheld ¼” punch was used to make holes at the top of the front and back panels. Ribbon was fed through to hold the box closed.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty hexagonal gift bag made using the Ornamental Christmas stamp set and dies and the Traditions of Christmas dsp – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

The pine tree from the Ornamental Christmas stamp set was stamped in Balmy Blue ink onto scrap Basic White card before being die cut using the Ornamental Christmas Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty hexagonal gift bag made using the Ornamental Christmas stamp set and dies and the Traditions of Christmas dsp – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the same stamp set was then stamped in Night of Navy ink onto the same scrap card. I punched it out with a 1” circle punch. These were added to the front of the box on Dimensionals.

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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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Ring of Woollen Garments

Posted on December 5, 2025November 19, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Here is a sweet card Christmas card made using the Stay Warm stamp set and featuring lots of woollen garments.

Coloured used to make this card are:

To recreate the ring of woollen garments card, you will need:

Gorgeous Grape card base – 8 ¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛”
Summer Splash card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 3½” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” for the inside

From the square of Basic White card I die cut the largest stitched circle. I stamped the sentiment, from the Ornamental Christmas Stamp set in Night of Navy ink onto the die cut circle.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Stay Warm and Ornamental Christmas stamp sets used to make a pretty ring of woollen garments Christmas card

I placed the die cut circle onto the 5¼” by 3½” piece of Basic White card, slightly overhanging the right side. Using a pencil I lightly drew around the circle. This would help me with placement of the stamped images.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Stay Warm and Ornamental Christmas stamp sets used to make a pretty ring of woollen garments Christmas card

The stocking stamps were mounted onto a clear block, close together and facing in opposite directions. I stamped these in Gorgeous Grape ink overlapping the pencilled in circle.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Stay Warm and Ornamental Christmas stamp sets used to make a pretty ring of woollen garments Christmas card

I added the bobble hat to the left of the stockings in Summer Splash ink and the mitten to the right in Strawberry Slush ink. I repeated the stamping of the images all around the circle. The pencil line was then erased.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Stay Warm and Ornamental Christmas stamp sets used to make a pretty ring of woollen garments Christmas card

The die cut circle was placed onto the stamped panel and the overhanging piece trimmed off. The panel was then glued to the Summer Splash layer.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Stay Warm and Ornamental Christmas stamp sets used to make a pretty ring of woollen garments Christmas card

Using a Blending Brush I added Night of Navy ink around the die cut circle before adding it to the panel on Dimensionals. A trio of Iridescent Faceted Gems complete the 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 pretty Christmas card made using the Modern Christmas designer series paper from Stampin' Up!

A Modern Christmas Card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Posted on November 8, 2025November 1, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop where we are showcasing Christmas projects. I have made my card using the gorgeous Modern Christmas designer series paper (dsp).

Colours used to make this card are:

To recreate the modern Christmas card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛”
Modern Christmas dsp – 2¾” by 2¼” x 3
Pretty Peacock card – 5⅞” by ½”

Using the Nested Essentials dies I die cut three pieces of Modern Christmas designer series paper making sure that one piece featured a trio of trees.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Modern Christmas designer series paper used to make a pretty Christmas card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

I coloured in the blank tree using the Pretty Peacock Blends Pens

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Modern Christmas designer series paper used to make a pretty Christmas card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

The two black and white die cut pieces were then adhered, sideways, to the front of the Thick Basic White card front. I had lightly drawn a pencil line across the middle of the card front to get the pieces as central and straight as possible.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Modern Christmas designer series paper used to make a pretty Christmas card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

I flagged the ends of the Pretty Peacock strip and glued it to the front of the card. The panel featuring the trio of trees was then added on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Modern Christmas designer series paper used to make a pretty Christmas card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Ornamental Christmas stamp set was stamped along the bottom of the card front with Pretty Peacock ink. A trio of Gold Shaker Stars completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Modern Christmas designer series paper used to make a pretty Christmas card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

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A Christmas card celebrating the Power of 3 and made using the Festive Friends stamp set and the Woven Textures designer Series paper from Stampin' Up!

Three Festive Friends Card – Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Posted on October 18, 2025October 13, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Stamping with Friends Blog Hop – 1

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are showcasing the power of 3’s. It is generally recognised in the art/craft world that odd numbers or things positioned to form triangles are very pleasing to the eye. I have made my card using the adorable Festive Friends stamp set.

Colours used to make this card are:

To recreate the three festive friends card, you will need

Shy Shamrock card base – 8 ¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅝” by 3⅜”
Woven Textures dsp – 5⅞” by ⅜” x 3
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

The three strips of Woven Textures dsp were adhered to the bottom of the 5⅝” by 3⅜” panel of basic White card and adhered the whole piece to the Shy Shamrock card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Festive Friends stamp set used with the Woven Textures designer Series paper to make a Christmas card celebrating the Power of 3.

On scrap Basic White card, I stamped the elf, the snowman and the Santa with Secret Sea ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Festive Friends stamp set used with the Woven Textures designer Series paper to make a Christmas card celebrating the Power of 3.

I used the following Blends Pens to colour in the images. For the snowman elf I used Azure Afternoon, Shy Shamrock and Timid Tiger. For the elf I used Ivory, Shy Shamrock, Azure Afternoon, Pecan Pie and Secret Sea and for the Santa I used Ivory, Cherry Cobbler, Smoky Slate and Secret Sea.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Festive Friends stamp set used with the Woven Textures designer Series paper to make a Christmas card celebrating the Power of 3.

The elf and the snowman were adhered directly to the card front and Santa added in the centre on Dimensionals. Using Secret Sea ink, I stamped the sentiment from the Ornamental Christmas stamp set along the bottom of the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Festive Friends stamp set used with the Woven Textures designer Series paper to make a Christmas card celebrating the Power of 3.

The tiny trio of snowflakes, from the Woodland Scenery stamp set were stamped, three times, around the Santa. A trio of Adhesive-backed Peppermints completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Festive Friends stamp set used with the Woven Textures designer Series paper to make a Christmas card celebrating the Power of 3.

Three cute characters, 3 strips of dsp, 3 clusters of snowflakes and 3 peppermint embellishments. I think that met the brief…..

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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 Christmas card made using the Ornamental Christmas and Pine Tree Trimmings stamp sets from Stampin' Up! and a masking technique

Masked Trees Card – Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

Posted on October 7, 2025September 30, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop where we are sharing projects using the masking technique. I have made my card using the Ornamental Christmas stamp set.

Colours used to make my card are:

To recreate the masked trees card, you will need:

Summer Splash card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅞” by 3”
Secret Sea card – 5⅞” by ⅜”
Basic White card – 5⅞” by ½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” for the inside

I stamped the tree in the centre of the 5⅞” by 3” panel of Basic White card using Secret Sea ink. The same image was stamped onto the Masking Paper using the same ink. I fussy cut the mask out rather than die cutting it as the mask needed to be cut along the stamped line.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Ornamental Christmas and Pine Tree Trimmings stamp sets used with a masking technique to make a pretty Christmas card

The mask was then adhered over the stamped tree and the second tree stamped to the right of the original. The third tree was the stamped to the left of the first tree.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Ornamental Christmas and Pine Tree Trimmings stamp sets used with a masking technique to make a pretty Christmas card

The mask was then peeled up and placed over the second tree before the fourth tree was stamped and moved again, placed over the third tree and the fifth tree was added.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Ornamental Christmas and Pine Tree Trimmings stamp sets used with a masking technique to make a pretty Christmas card

The strips of Secret Sea card were glued to the top and bottom of the stamped panel and the whole piece was mounted onto the Summer Splash card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Ornamental Christmas and Pine Tree Trimmings stamp sets used with a masking technique to make a pretty Christmas card

The sentiment, from the Pine Tree Trimmings stamp set was repeatedly stamped along the ½” strip of Basic White card with Secret Sea ink. The strip was added below the raised panel.