A birthday card featuring a jug of flowers made using the beautiful So Refreshing stamp set and dies by Stampin' Up!

Jug of Flowers card

Posted on June 27, 2023June 14, 2023 by Mo Rootes

I have been playing with the So Refreshing stamp set and dies and have made a really pretty birthday card to share with you today.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the jug of flowers card, you will need:

Pretty Peacock card base – 8¼” by 5¾”
Berry Burst card – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” x 2
Scrap Basic White, Bubble Bath, Lost Lagoon & Pretty Peacock

Using a Blending Brush, I lightly added Lost Lagoon ink to one of the Basic White panels.

A biirthday card featuring a jug of flowers made using the beautiful So Refreshing stamp set and dies by Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The beautiful So Refreshing stamp set and dies used to make a birthday card featuring a jug of flowers

I die cut the rug from scrap Lost Lagoon case and added it to the inked panel. The sentiment was then stamped in Pretty Peacock ink and the decorated panel was glued to the Berry Burst layer and then to the Pretty Peacock card front using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The beautiful So Refreshing stamp set and dies used to make a birthday card featuring a jug of flowers

The jug, from the So Refreshing dies set was die cut from scrap Bubble Bath card, the handle was trimmed off and the jug was run through the Cut & Emboss Machine with the Timeworn Type Embossing Folder.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The beautiful So Refreshing stamp set and dies used to make a birthday card featuring a jug of flowers

The spray of leaves was stamped in Lost Lagoon ink onto scrap Basic White card, The outline flowers were added in Berry Burst ink. The infill flower image was stamped in 2^nd generation Berry Burst and the floral spray was then die cut. It was tucked unto the jug and secured with Dimensionals before being mounted onto the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The beautiful So Refreshing stamp set and dies used to make a birthday card featuring a jug of flowers

The trio of leaves were die cut from scrap Pretty Peacock card, cut apart and tucked around the jug and flowers. The tiny flowers were die cut from scrap Berry Burst card and were added to the die cut rug.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The beautiful So Refreshing stamp set and dies used to make a birthday card featuring a jug of flowers

A trio of Festive Pearls completed the card.

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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 pretty strawberry lemonade themed card made using the Brewed For You stamp set and Brewed dies by Stampin' Up!

Strawberry Lemonade Anyone?

Posted on June 23, 2023June 14, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Here is a pretty strawberry lemonade themed card made using the Brewed For You stamp set and So Refreshing dies.

Colours used in this card:

To recreate the strawberry lemonade card, you will need:

Sweet Sorbet card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Lemon Lolly card – 5” by 3¼”
Masterfully Made dsp – 4⅞” by 3⅛”
Basic White card – 3” by 3”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White, Parakeet Party & Sweet Sorbet

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the Bright & Beautiful dsp to the panel of Lemon Lolly card. The same glue was used to adhere the panel to the Sweet Sorbet card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Brewed For You stamp set and Brewed dies used to make a pretty strawberry lemonade themed card

I used the Scalloped Rectangle dies to cut a partial rectangle from the 3” by 3” panel of Basic White card.

The outline glasses from the Brewed For You stamp set were stamped in Pebbled Path ink onto scrap Basic White card. The infill image was stamped in Sweet Sorbet ink. The glasses were then die cut using the Brewed dies. The glasses were added to the partial rectangle, slightly overlapping.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Brewed For You stamp set and Brewed dies used to make a pretty strawberry lemonade themed card

Using the So Refreshing dies, I die cut leaves from Parakeet Party scrap and strawberries from scrap Sweet Sorbet card. These were tucked around the die cut glasses.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Brewed For You stamp set and Brewed dies used to make a pretty strawberry lemonade themed card

I flagged the end of a scrap of Parakeet Party and Sweet Sorbet card. The partial scalloped rectangle was then glued to the card front and the flagged strips tucked underneath.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Brewed For You stamp set and Brewed dies used to make a pretty strawberry lemonade themed card

The sentiment, from the Sending Smiles was stamped in Sweet Sorbet ink onto scrap Basic White card. I trimmed it down with scissors and tucked it under the partial rectangle and added another strawberry.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Brewed For You stamp set and Brewed dies used to make a pretty strawberry lemonade themed card

A trio of Solid Adhesive Gems completed the card.

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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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The Sail Boat Builder Punch by Stamping Up! used to make a card for a 'By the Sea' themed team challenge

Sail Boat card

Posted on June 21, 2023June 18, 2023 by Mo Rootes

The theme for the current team challenge is ‘By the Sea’ and I have made a card using the Sail Boat Builder Punch and the Stargazing designer Series Paper.

Colours in this project are:

To recreate the sail boat card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Stargazing dsp – 4⅛” by 4⅛”
Basic White card – 3¾” by 3¾”
Pool Party card – 4⅛” by ⅜” x 2
Scrap Pool Party, Real Red & Pebbled Path

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the strips of Pool Party card to the top and bottom of the piece of Stargazing dsp. The whole piece was then glued to the Thick Basic White card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A Sail Boat card made for a ‘By the Sea’ themed team challenge using the Sail Boat Builder Punch

The sentiment, from the Sending Smiles stamp set was stamped in Night of Navy ink below the adhered panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A Sail Boat card made for a ‘By the Sea’ themed team challenge using the Sail Boat Builder Punch

A stitched circle from the Stylish Shapes dies was used to die cut a circle from the square of Basic White card. The negative piece was then mounted over the dsp panel using Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A Sail Boat card made for a ‘By the Sea’ themed team challenge using the Sail Boat Builder Punch

From scrap Pool Party, Real Red and Pebbled Path card I punched out the pieces of the sail boat using the Sail Boat Builder Punch. These were assembled inside the die cut circle on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A Sail Boat card made for a ‘By the Sea’ themed team challenge using the Sail Boat Builder Punch

A trio of Festive Pearls completed the card.

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A pretty card made using the Masterfully Made designer Series Paper and the Patchwork Dies by Stampin' Up!

Masterfully Patchworked card

Posted on June 20, 2023June 13, 2023 by Mo Rootes

The Masterfully Made designer series paper was still out on my desk, so I decided to try out the new Patchwork Dies and make a card.

Colours in this project are:

To recreate the patchwork card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Berry Burst – 5½” by 3¾” – trimmed down later
Masterfully Made dsp – 5¼” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 2¾” by 1¼”

Using the Patchwork Dies, I die cut the panel of Masterfully Made dsp.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Masterfully Made designer Series Paper used with the Patchwork Dies to make a pretty card

I placed the die cut pieces onto the panel of Berry Burst card and adhered them down using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Masterfully Made designer Series Paper used with the Patchwork Dies to make a pretty card

The panel was then cut down using my Paper Trimmer, leaving a border of about ¼” all the way around.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Masterfully Made designer Series Paper used with the Patchwork Dies to make a pretty card

The panel was then mounted onto the Thick Basic White card base on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Masterfully Made designer Series Paper used with the Patchwork Dies to make a pretty card

I stamped the sentiment from the Dainty Delights stamp set in Azure Afternoon ink and die cut it using the Deckled Rectangle Dies and added it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Masterfully Made designer Series Paper used with the Patchwork Dies to make a pretty card

An Azure Afternoon ribbon bow and a trio of Pastel Adhesive-backed Sequins completed 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 pretty botanical trio birthday card made using the gorgeous Botanical Layers stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Botanical Trio Card

Posted on June 18, 2023June 11, 2023 by Mo Rootes

I have used the pretty Botanical Layers stamp set to make a pretty botanical trio birthday card.

Colours used to make this card:

To recreate the botanical trio card, you will need:

Berry Burst card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Lost Lagoon card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – For the inside
Berry Burst card – 5¼” by ½”
Lost Lagoon card – 5¼” by ⅛”

Using the smaller leafy image from the Botanical Layers stamp set I stamped in Berry Burst ink in the centre of the panel about 1¼” from the bottom.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Botanical Layers stamp set used to make a pretty botanical trio birthday card

I stamped the image again, to the left in Lost Lagoon ink and to the right in Copper Clay ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Botanical Layers stamp set used to make a pretty botanical trio birthday card

Using the Copper Clay ink, I stamped the sentiment from the Artistically Inked stamp set along the bottom of the panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Botanical Layers stamp set used to make a pretty botanical trio birthday card

Place the stamped panel into the Timeworn Type Embossing Folder leaving the ⅝” strip where the sentiment is stamped outside the folder.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Botanical Layers stamp set used to make a pretty botanical trio birthday card

The strip of Berry Burst card was glued above the stamped sentiment and the thin strip of Lost Lagoon added below.

A length of Elegant Trim was wrapped around the panel and secured on the back with Sellotape and the panel was glued to the Lost Lagoon panel with liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Botanical Layers stamp set used to make a pretty botanical trio birthday card

A double Elegant Trim bow and a scattering of Festive Pearls 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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