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 vintage Watercolor World map card made using the Watercolor World stamp set by Stampin' Up! for the Technique Tuesday 'Vintage' Blog Hop

Vintage Map for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

Posted on July 4, 2023June 15, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop where we are sharing projects with a vintage theme. I have made a card for a friend who is off travelling soon using the Watercolor World stamp set.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the vintage map card, you will need:

Pecan Pie card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Very Vanilla card – 5¾” by 4”
Pebbled Path card – 2½” by ½”
Very Vanilla card – 5½” by 3¾”

I mounted the large Watercolor World stamp onto the large plate of the Stamparatus and inked it up with Pecan Pie ink. I stamped it onto the larger panel of Very Vanilla card. I inked the image up again with Pebbled Path ink very lightly and not all over and stamped again.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A vintage Watercolor World map card made for the Technique Tuesday ‘Vintage’ Blog Hop

Using a Sponge Dauber, I aged a little Crumb Cake ink in places and stamped again.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A vintage Watercolor World map card made for the Technique Tuesday ‘Vintage’ Blog Hop

I then ripped the stamped panel on all 4 sides and used a Bone Folder to break down the fibres and soften the panel.

The panel was then screwed up to make it look aged. Using a Blending Brush I added Crumb Cake ink all over the map following up with Pebbled Path around the edges.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A vintage Watercolor World map card made for the Technique Tuesday ‘Vintage’ Blog Hop

I added Pebbled Path ink around the Pecan Pie card base and added the map using Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A vintage Watercolor World map card made for the Technique Tuesday ‘Vintage’ Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the On The Ocean stamp set was stamped in Versamark ink onto the strip of Pebbled Path card. I covered it with White Embossing Powder and set it with a Heat Tool. This was added to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A vintage Watercolor World map card made for the Technique Tuesday ‘Vintage’ Blog Hop

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A pretty anniversary card made using the mirror technique for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop and using the Playing in the Rain stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Turtle Love card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Posted on July 1, 2023June 15, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are showcasing projects made using the ‘mirror technique’. I have used the cute Playing in the Rain stamp set to make this ‘turtle love’ anniversary card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the turtle love card, you will need:

Flirty Flamingo card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pecan Pie card – 4¾” by 3”
Basic White card – 4⅝” by 2⅞”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Pecan Pie card – 2” by ¼”

Using the smaller daisy outline image, I stamped in the upper left and lower right corners of the Flirty Flamingo card front with Flirty Flamingo ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Playing In The Rain stamp set used with the mirror technique to make a pretty anniversary card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

I inked up the sweet turtle image from the Playing in the Rain stamp set with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and stamped on the left side of the smaller panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Playing In The Rain stamp set used with the mirror technique to make a pretty anniversary card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The same image was then mounted onto the Stamparatus Plate and stamped in the same ink onto the Silicon craft sheet. I repeated this step to make sure I had a good strong image.

I lifted the silicon sheet up, turned it face down and placed it onto the Basic White panel next to the previously stamped turtle. I rubbed it lightly and left it in position for a minute or two to allow the ink to transfer.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Playing In The Rain stamp set used with the mirror technique to make a pretty anniversary card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The turtles were then coloured using the following Blends Pens – Petal Pink, Smoky Slate, Pecan Pie and Pebbled Path.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Playing In The Rain stamp set used with the mirror technique to make a pretty anniversary card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

I used Flirty Flamingo and Daffodil Delight Blends to colour in the flower. The ground was coloured with Crumb Cake Blends Pens and the small grassy image was stamped in 1^st & 2^nd generation Granny Apple Green ink. A Blending Brush was used to add some Balmy Blue ink to the ‘sky’.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Playing In The Rain stamp set used with the mirror technique to make a pretty anniversary card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The decorated panel was added to the Pecan Pie panel using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. The whole piece was mounted onto the Flirty Flamingo card base on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Playing In The Rain stamp set used with the mirror technique to make a pretty anniversary card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Love For You stamp set was stamped in Versamark ink onto the strip of Pecan Pie card. I covered it with White Embossing Powder and heat set it before adding it to the card front.

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A bridge fold card made for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop using the Earthen Textures dies and the Painted Textures Embossing Folder by Stampin' Up!

Earthen Textures Bridge Fold card

Posted on June 26, 2023June 14, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop where we are sharing fun fold cards. I have chosen to make a bridge fold card using the lovely Earthen Textures stamp set and Dies.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the earthen textures bridge fold card, you will need:

Azure Afternoon card base – 8¼” by 5¾”
Azure Afternoon card – 5⅝” by 3⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅜” by 1⅜” x 2
Pecan Pie card – 6¼” by 1”
Basic White card – 5⅝” by 3⅛”
Scrap Basic White, Lemon Lime Twist, Pecan Pie & Distressed Gold

Using the Painted Textures Embossing Folder, I embossed the 5⅝” by 3⅛” piece of Azure Afternoon card and both 5⅜” by 1⅜” panels of Basic White card. These were glued to the Azure Afternoon card base using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The beautiful Earthen Textures dies used with the Painted Textures Embossing Folder to make a bridge fold card for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

The panel of Pecan Pie card was embossed using the same folder. It was then added to the left panel of the card front with liquid adhesive. The left panel was then close over the central panel and the loose end of the Pecan Pie strip was adhered to the right hand panel forming the bridge.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The beautiful Earthen Textures dies used with the Painted Textures Embossing Folder to make a bridge fold card for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

I stamped the tall pot in Azure Afternoon ink onto scrap Basic White card and onto the same card stamped the smaller patterned pot. These were both die cut using the Earthen Textures Dies.

The smaller pot was die cut from scrap Lemon Lime Twist card. I stamped one of the branches from the Earthen Textures stamp set onto the die cut pot and used a Sponge Dauber to add some Lemon Lime Twist ink to the edges of the pot.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The beautiful Earthen Textures dies used with the Painted Textures Embossing Folder to make a bridge fold card for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

The fancy pot handles and 2 different leaves were die cut from Distressed Gold Paper. The pot handles were glued to the Lemon Lime Twist pot.

Extra leaves were die cut from scrap Lemon Lime Twist and Pecan Pie card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The beautiful Earthen Textures dies used with the Painted Textures Embossing Folder to make a bridge fold card for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

Using liquid glue, I added the leaves to the back of the pots. The pots were then adhered to the bridge and side panels of the card.

The sentiment for the Love For You stamp set was stamped in Azure Afternoon ink onto scrap Basic White card, trimmed it out and added it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The beautiful Earthen Textures dies used with the Painted Textures Embossing Folder to make a bridge fold card for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

A trio of Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins completed the card.

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Pastel Floral card

Posted on June 25, 2023June 14, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Share It Sunday Blog Hop where we are sharing something we have been working on. I have been playing with the Paper Florist dies and have made a pretty pastel floral card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the pastel paper florist card, you will need:

Fresh Freesia card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pebbled Path card – 4½” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 4¾” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”
Scrap Basic White, Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia & Soft Sea Foam

Using the Textured Florals stamp set, I stamped the largest flower in Fresh Freesia ink onto the upper left and lower right corners of the Fresh Freesia card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The stunning Paper Florist dies used to make a lovely pastel floral card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

I die cut the scalloped rectangle from the 4¾” by 3½” panel of Basic White using the Scalloped Contour Dies. The scalloped rectangle was then glued to the Pebbled Path layer. The whole piece was then glued to the Fresh Freesia card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The stunning Paper Florist dies used to make a lovely pastel floral card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

The flowers were die cut using the gorgeous Paper Florist Dies form scrap Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia and Basic White card. The flowers. were adhered together using a combination of Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive and/or Dimensionals. 2023 – 2025 In Color Dots were used in the centre of each flower.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The stunning Paper Florist dies used to make a lovely pastel floral card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

Using the same dies, I cut out a selection of leaves from scrap Soft Sea Foam card.

Using Pebbled Path ink, I stamped the sentiment, from the Pansy Patch stamp set onto the scalloped rectangle.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The stunning Paper Florist dies used to make a lovely pastel floral card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

The flowers and leaves were then glued to the card front and a couple of extra 2023 – 2025 In Color Dots added to complete the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The stunning Paper Florist dies used to make a lovely pastel floral card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

Such a pretty card, I hope you like it.

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A floral wreath card made for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop using the So Refreshing stamp set and dies by Stampin' Up!

Floral Wreath for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

Posted on June 22, 2023June 13, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop where we are sharing projects inspired by a sketch and the current In Colors. I have used the gorgeous So Refreshing stamp set and dies to make my card.

Colours used in this project are:

Basic White

Parakeet Party

Sweet Sorbet

To recreate the floral wreath card, you will need:

Sweet Sorbet card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Parakeet Party card – 5⅛” by 3 ½”
Basic White card – 4⅞” by 3¼”
Parakeet Party card – 2⅛” by ⅜”
Basic White card – 2” by ¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White & Parakeet Party card

Using the infill floral image, I stamped in the upper left and lower right corners of the Sweet Sorbet card base with Sweet Sorbet ink.

The 4⅞” by 3¼” panel of Basic White card was embossed using the Quatrefoil Embossing Folder. I cut it from corner to corner using my Paper Trimmer and glued it to the Parakeet Party layer. The whole panel was glued to the Sweet Sorbet card front using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The So Refreshing stamp set and dies used to make a floral wreath card for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

I mounted the leafy spray onto the plate of my Stamparatus and stamped it 6 times in Parakeet Party ink onto scrap Basic White card. The outline flower image was stamped in Sweet Sorbet ink using the Stamparatus. I found this was the easiest way to get the flowers in the correct place.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The So Refreshing stamp set and dies used to make a floral wreath card for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

The infill flowers were stamped in 2^nd generation Sweet Sorbet ink. The flower sprays were then die cut using the So Refreshing Dies. I also die cut some extra leaves from scrap Parakeet Party card.

The long stem of the spray was cut off and the flowers were then arranged on the card front in a rough circle. I then glued each spray to the next with a dab of liquid glue and to the card front on Dimensionals. The extra leaves were then tucked in around the wreath to add more texture.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The So Refreshing stamp set and dies used to make a floral wreath card for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Sending Smiles stamp set was stamped in Parakeet Party ink onto the strip of Basic White card and then backed with the slightly larger piece of Parakeet Party card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The So Refreshing stamp set and dies used to make a floral wreath card for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

I tucked a bow, made from the Lemon Lime Twist Ribbon under the wreath with a Mini Glue Dot and added the sentiment over the top. A trio of gems were added to complete the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The So Refreshing stamp set and dies used to make a floral wreath card for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

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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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An accordion fold card made using the Masterfully Made designer series paper and Textured Floral stamp set by Stampin' Up! for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Masterfully Made Accordion Fold Card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Posted on June 17, 2023June 11, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where, this month we are showcasing accordion fun fold cards. I have made my card using the gorgeous Masterfully Made designer Series Paper and the Textured Floral stamp set.

Colours featured in this card are;

To recreate the masterfully made accordion card, you will need:

Pretty Peacock card base – 11” by 5⅞” – scored at 1¼”, 4” & 6¾”
Basic White card – 5⅝” by 4”
Basic White card – 5⅝” by 2½” x 2
Basic White card – 5⅝” by 1⅛”
Masterfully Made dsp – 5½” by 3⅞
Masterfully Made dsp – 5½” by 2 ½”
Masterfully Made dsp – 5 ½” by 1”
Lost Lagoon card – 11” by 1”
Basic White card – 2½” by 2½”

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the panels of Masterfully Made designer series paper to the slightly larger layers of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Masterfully Made designer series paper and Textured Floral stamp set used to make an accordion fold card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

These panels were then glued in place on the Pretty Peacock card base. I then used a Bone Folder to fold and burnish the card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Masterfully Made designer series paper and Textured Floral stamp set used to make an accordion fold card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

I stamp a flower from the Textured Floral stamp set in Fresh Freesia ink onto the remaining panel of Basic White card and added leaves in Lemon Lime Twist ink. The panel was then adhered to the remaining space on the card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Masterfully Made designer series paper and Textured Floral stamp set used to make an accordion fold card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The long strip of Lost Lagoon was then folded around the closed card. I took care to keep it loose enough to slide up and down. I glued the overlapping ends together in the front and snipped off the excess card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Masterfully Made designer series paper and Textured Floral stamp set used to make an accordion fold card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

I punched a circle from the 2¼” square of Basic White card using the 2¼” Punch.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Masterfully Made designer series paper and Textured Floral stamp set used to make an accordion fold card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The large flower from the Textured Floral stamp set was stamped in 2^nd generation Berry Burst ink. I added leaves in stamped off Lemon Lime Twist ink. The sentiment was added over the flower in Pretty Peacock ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Masterfully Made designer series paper and Textured Floral stamp set used to make an accordion fold card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Two Dimensionals were added to the centre of the Lost lagoon belly band and the stamped circle added.

Love this fun fold.

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The Ladybug stamp set, Ladybug Builder Punch and Bright & Beautiful dsp by Stampin' Up! used to make a pretty Ladybird themed card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Bright Ladybird card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Posted on June 17, 2023June 9, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop where we are sharing projects inspired by a sketch. I have used the Hello Ladybug stamp set and the Bright & Beautiful dsp to make my bright ladybird card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the bright ladybird card, you will need:

Azure Afternoon card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – Rounded upper left corner
Lemon Lime Twist – 5½” by 3¾” – Rounded upper left corner
Basic White – 5⅜” by 3⅝” – Rounded upper left corner
Bright & Beautiful dsp – 5⅜” by ⅜” x 5
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside – Rounded upper left corner
Scrap Basic White & Basic Black

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the strips of Bright & Beautiful dsp to the smaller panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty Ladybird themed card made using the Ladybug stamp set, Ladybug Builder Punch and Bright & Beautiful dsp for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

I added dots in Bubble Bath ink either side of the dsp. The panel was then glued to the Lemon Lime Twist layer and then to the Azure Afternoon card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty Ladybird themed card made using the Ladybug stamp set, Ladybug Builder Punch and Bright & Beautiful dsp for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

The large leaf from the Hello Ladybug stamp set was stamped on scrap Basic White card in Lemon Lime Twist ink. I used a pair of Scissors to cut out the leaf and added it to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty Ladybird themed card made using the Ladybug stamp set, Ladybug Builder Punch and Bright & Beautiful dsp for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

The ladybird body was punched from scrap Basic Black card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty Ladybird themed card made using the Ladybug stamp set, Ladybug Builder Punch and Bright & Beautiful dsp for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

I stamped the wings in Azure Afternoon ink onto scrap Basic White card, punched them out, curved the wings with a Bone Folder and added them to the ladybird body with a Mini Glue Dot. I then glued it to the large leaf.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty Ladybird themed card made using the Ladybug stamp set, Ladybug Builder Punch and Bright & Beautiful dsp for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped in Azure Afternoon ink and a trio of Pastel Sequins 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.