A sailing ship themed birthday card made for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop using the On The Ocean stamp set by Stampin' Up!

On the Ocean for the Share it Sunday Blog Hop

Posted on December 25, 2022January 6, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Share it Sunday Blog Hop where we are sharing something we have been working on recently and I am sharing a card made using the On The Ocean stamp set and dies which will be available in the new January – April 2023 Mini Catalogue.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the on the ocean card, you will need:

Night of Navy card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
By the Bay dsp – 5¼” by 3½”
Pool Party card – 4¼” by 2⅝”
Basic White card – 4⅛” by 2½”
Basic White – ¼” strip
Scrap Basic White card

I glued the panel of By the Bay dsp to the 5⅜” by 3⅝” panel of Basic White card using Multipurpose Liquid Glue I used the same liquid glue to adhere the panel to the Night of Navy card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The lovely On The Ocean stamp used to make a sailing ship themed birthday card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

On the bottom of the smallest panel of Basic White card, I stamped the ‘wave’ image in Pacific Point ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The lovely On The Ocean stamp used to make a sailing ship themed birthday card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

I masked off a circle near the top of the card and added Pool Party ink to the ‘sky’, removed the mask and added a little So Saffron ink to the sun. The whole panel was added to the Pool Party layer and then to the card front with liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The lovely On The Ocean stamp used to make a sailing ship themed birthday card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

The gorgeous sailing ship was stamped in Night of Navy ink onto scrap Basic White card. I die cut it out using the On The Ocean Dies. It was added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The lovely On The Ocean stamp used to make a sailing ship themed birthday card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped in Night of Navy ink onto the strip of Basic White which was then trimmed down and added to the card front.

This is such a great stamp set especially for my son who has volunteered many times on tall ships.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The lovely On The Ocean stamp used to make a sailing ship themed birthday card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

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A pretty framed floral birthday card made using the Framed Florets stamp set and dies by Stampin' Up!

Framed Dainty Delight card

Posted on December 23, 2022January 6, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Here is a pretty card made using the Dainty Delight Dies and the pretty ovals from the Framed Florets Dies.

The colours used in this project are:

To recreate the framed Dainty Delight card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Dainty Flowers dsp – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic White card – 5” by 4”
Basic White card – 3¾” by 3”
Scrap Basic White, Blushing Bride, Rich Razzleberry, Mossy Meadow & Soft Suede

I glued the Dainty Flowers dsp to the Thick Basic White card front.

made using the Framed Florets stamp set and dies by Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Framed Florets stamp set by Stampin’ Up! used to make a pretty framed floral birthday card

Using the Framed Floret Dies, I die cut 2 ovals from the panels of Basic White card. The detailed oval was then glued to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Framed Florets stamp set by Stampin’ Up! used to make a pretty framed floral birthday card

The sentiment from the Framed Floret stamp set was stamped in Starry Sky ink onto the smaller oval and added to the card front on Dimensionals,

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Framed Florets stamp set by Stampin’ Up! used to make a pretty framed floral birthday card

I die cut a selection of flowers, flower centres and leaves from scrap Rich Razzleberry, Blushing Bride, Soft Suede and Mossy Meadow card and added them to the card front with dabs of liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Framed Florets stamp set by Stampin’ Up! used to make a pretty framed floral birthday card

A Starry Sky Metallic Woven Ribbon and a trio of Iridescent Rhinestones completed the card,

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Framed Florets stamp set by Stampin’ Up! used to make a pretty framed floral birthday card

I hope you like it.

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A pretty floral birthday card made for the Fitting Florets Blog Hop using the framed Florets stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Birthday Florets card for the Fitting Florets Blog Hop

Posted on November 3, 2022November 1, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Fitting Florets Blog Hop where we are using the new Fitting Florets collection to make a card. I decided to make my card using only the Framed Florets stamp set to make my project.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the birthday florets card, you will need:

Flirty Flamingo card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛” – rounded lower right corner
Old Olive card – 5⅝” by 3⅞” – rounded lower right corner
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – rounded lower right corner, one for the outside
Old Olive card – 3¾” by 1¼”

Using Post It tape I masked off a strip about 1¼” deep across one of the panels of Basic White card. I stamped above and below the mask, overlapping the masking tape.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The framed Florets stamp set used to make a pretty floral birthday card for the Fitting Florets Blog Hop

I used Memento Tuxedo Black ink and I started with the larger leafy spray. The larger flower was stamped next, then the smaller flower followed by the pair of leaves and the sprig of berries.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The framed Florets stamp set used to make a pretty floral birthday card for the Fitting Florets Blog Hop

The following Blends Pens were used to colour in the images – Petal Pink, Flirty Flamingo, Pumpkin Pie, Mint Macaron and Old Olive. The masking tape was then removed and the panel glued to the Old Olive layer. I used the same glue to adhere the panel onto the Flirty Flamingo card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The framed Florets stamp set used to make a pretty floral birthday card for the Fitting Florets Blog Hop

I stamped the sentiment from the Go To Greetings stamp set with Versamark ink, covered it with White Embossing Powder and heat set it. I added it where the masking tape had been using Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The framed Florets stamp set used to make a pretty floral birthday card for the Fitting Florets Blog Hop

A scattering of Fine Sparkle Gems completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The framed Florets stamp set used to make a pretty floral birthday card for the Fitting Florets Blog Hop

I love sets with lots of little images. I hope you like the card.

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The Framed Florets stamp set and dies used to make a pretty layered floral card for a team challenge

Layered Florets for a team challenge

Posted on October 29, 2022November 1, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Our latest team challenge is ‘Texture’ and I have created a pretty layered card using the Framed Florets stamp set and dies and the Fitting Florets dsp.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the layered florets card, you will need:

Evening Evergreen card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Blushing Bride card – 5½” by 3⅝”
Fitting Florets dsp – 5⅜” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 1”
Blushing Bride card – 4¼” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 4¼” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” for the inside
Scrap Basic White & Soft Succulent

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the Fitting Florets dsp to the larger Blushing Bride panel. I die cut the pretty scalloped border from the strip of Basic White card and glued it to the right side of the panel of dsp and added it to the Evening Evergreen card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty layered floral card made using the Framed Florets stamp set and dies for a team challenge

I die cut the ovals, frame and inner piece from both the Blushing Bride and Basic White 4¼” by 3¼” panels.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty layered floral card made using the Framed Florets stamp set and dies for a team challenge

The sentiment was stamped in Evening Evergreen ink onto the Basic White oval, turned it face down, added the Blushing Bride embossed frame around it and adhered the two together with Dimensionals. It was added to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty layered floral card made using the Framed Florets stamp set and dies for a team challenge

I die cut the duo of flowers from the Fitting Florets dsp with the Framed Florets Dies and glued it using liquid glue to the bottom of the oval.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty layered floral card made using the Framed Florets stamp set and dies for a team challenge

Using the same dies I die cut a selection of leaves from the scrap Basic White and Soft Succulent card and tucked them in around the flowers.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty layered floral card made using the Framed Florets stamp set and dies for a team challenge

A white Baker’s Twine Bow and a trio of Pastel Pearls completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty layered floral card made using the Framed Florets stamp set and dies for a team challenge

I think it is really pretty. I hope you like it.

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A one sheet wonder for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop using the Friends are like Seashells stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Seashells One Sheet Wonder for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

Posted on October 11, 2022October 6, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop where we are showcasing One Sheet Wonders. I have used the Friends are like Seashells stamp set for my cards.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the seashells one sheet wonder cards, you will need:

Basic White card – 11¾” by 4⅛”
Co-ordinating card bases x 4 – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Co-ordinating layers cut to 5⅝” by 3⅞” or 5½” by 3¾” or 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Scrap Basic White & Basic Gray

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Friends are like Seashells stamp set used to showcase a one sheet wonder for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

I began by stamping the largest image in Gray Granite ink and added the second largest in Smoky Slate ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Friends are like Seashells stamp set used to showcase a one sheet wonder for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

Smaller shells stamped in Balmy Blue ink and the little starfishes were added in Sahara Sand ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Friends are like Seashells stamp set used to showcase a one sheet wonder for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

I added the sea weed in Crumb Cake ink and then filled in the blank spaces using the spotty stamp and Basic Gray ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Friends are like Seashells stamp set used to showcase a one sheet wonder for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

The completed sheet was then cut into 4 panels, each measuring 5⅞” by 4⅛”. I looked at each panel in turn, deciding whether they would be made into portrait or landscape cards.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Friends are like Seashells stamp set used to showcase a one sheet wonder for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

Each panel was then cut down to either 5½” by 3¾” or 5¼” by 3½” and glued to the co-ordinating panels using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. I stamped a sentiment on some of the panels in Basic Gray ink and for others I stamped a sentiment in Versamark ink onto scrap Basic Gray card, covered it in White Embossing Powder before heat setting with my Heat Tool. These were then added to the panels.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Friends are like Seashells stamp set used to showcase a one sheet wonder for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

I wrapped Gray Granite Baker’s Twine around each panel before mounting them onto a card base on Dimensionals. A trio of Fine Sparkle Gems completed the cards.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Friends are like Seashells stamp set used to showcase a one sheet wonder for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

Pretty cards, I hope you like them. Please hop on to share the inspiration provided by my stamping friends.

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The Vintage Christmas stamp set by Stampin' Up! used for the Colour Combo Blog Hop making a striking masculine vintage bottles card.

Vintage Christmas card for the Colour Combo Blog Hop

Posted on October 9, 2022October 8, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Colour Combo Blog Hop where I have used the Vintage Christmas stamp set to make a masculine vintage bottle birthday card using the colours we were given

To recreate the vintage bottle card, you will need:

Starry Sky card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Pumpkin Pie card – 4½” by 3⅛”
Basic White card – 4¾” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 1”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

I die cut a deckled rectangle from the 4¾” by 3¼” panel of Basic White card using the Deckled Rectangle Dies.

I stamped both the large and small bottles onto Post It Notes and cut them out to act as masks.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A striking masculine vintage bottles card made using the Vintage Christmas stamp set for the Colour Combo Blog Hop

The smaller squat bottle was stamped onto the Deckled Rectangle in Pumpkin Pie ink. I placed a mask over the top and stamped the larger bottle in Starry Sky and Old Olive, one each side of the squat bottle.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A striking masculine vintage bottles card made using the Vintage Christmas stamp set for the Colour Combo Blog Hop

I repeated the stamping and masking until my row of bottles was complete. I then used a Blending Brush to apply Starry Sky ink around the edges of the deckled rectangle. The whole piece was then glued to the Pumpkin Pie layer.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A striking masculine vintage bottles card made using the Vintage Christmas stamp set for the Colour Combo Blog Hop

Using sharp Scissors, I flagged both ends of the strip of Basic White card and added the strip to the centre of the Starry Sky card base. The stamped panel was then mounted over the top on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A striking masculine vintage bottles card made using the Vintage Christmas stamp set for the Colour Combo Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Sending Smiles stamp set was stamped in Mossy Meadow ink on to scrap Basic White card. It was trimmed out using scissors and added to the card front. A trio of Champagne Rhinestones complete the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A striking masculine vintage bottles card made using the Vintage Christmas stamp set for the Colour Combo Blog Hop

This is not a colour combo I would have chosen but I really like the card.

Please hop along to see what projects my fellow crafters have put together for your inspiration.

Little Lizzy’s Crafts – Elisabeth Pirolt (AT) – https://www.little-lizzys-crafts.at/2022/10/09/colour-combo-blog-hop-oktober-2022/

DerBesondereBlick – Natalie Albers (D) https://derbesondereblick.blogspot.com/2022/10/colour-combo-oktober-2022.html

Tricia Butts (US) – https://triciastampingcreations.blogspot.com/2022/10/colour-combo-october-blog-hop.html

kreativ-mit-sonja – Sonja Kindler (D) https://kreativ-mit-sonja.de/colour-combo-2022-10-kuerbisgelb-waldmoos-nachtblau-punchart/

Mo Rootes – (UK) – https://wp.me/p73ZP5-2So

Annette Elias – De Kijkkast (NL) https://dekijkkast.blogspot.com/2022/10/sending-flowers-just-because-colour.html

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The Ranunculus Romance stamp set by Stampin' Up! used to make a striking birthday card

Tahitian Romance card for the Inkspirations Blog Hop

Posted on September 30, 2022June 3, 2022 by Mo Rootes

I have chosen to make a tahitian romance card using the Ranunculus Romance stamp set in shades of blue for you today.

Colours used in this project are:

Basic White

Tahitian Tide

Starry Sky

To recreate the Tahitian romance card, you will need:

Tahitian Tide card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Starry Sky card – 4¾” by 3”
Basic White card – 4½” by 2¾”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”
Scrap Starry Sky and Basic White card

Using the scripty stamp and Tahitian Tide ink I randomly stamped all over the Tahitian Tide card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A striking tahitian romance card made using the Ranunculus Romance stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

I used the same Tahitian tide ink; I randomly stamped the ranunculus flower all flower randomly all over the smaller panel of Basic White card. I added the dotty stamps from the Brewed for You stamp set in Starry Sky ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A striking tahitian romance card made using the Ranunculus Romance stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

The stamped panel was glued to the Starry Sky layer using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A striking tahitian romance card made using the Ranunculus Romance stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

I wrapped a piece of Starry Sky Metallic Woven Ribbon around the panel, adhering it on the back with Sellotape before adding the whole piece to the Tahitian Tide card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A striking tahitian romance card made using the Ranunculus Romance stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

I stamped the sentiment from the Paradise Palms stamp set in Starry Sky ink onto scrap Basic White and die cut it out using the Circle Dies. I die cut a slightly larger circle from Starry Sky card and adhered them together and added them to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A striking tahitian romance card made using the Ranunculus Romance stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

I added a trio of 2022 – 2024 In Color Matte Dots to finish the card.

I hope you like it.

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A pretty floral birthday card made using the Jar of Flowers stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Pretty Jar of Flowers birthday card

Posted on August 30, 2022August 19, 2022 by Mo Rootes

I have been using the pretty Jar of Flowers stamp set to make a birthday card today. I haven’t used this set in a while and I had forgotten how lovely the images are.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the pretty jar of flowers stamp set. You will need:

Crumb Cake card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Basic Black card – 5⅝” by 3⅞” – rounded upper left corner
2022 – 2024 In Color dsp – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 4½” by 2½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corner – for the inside
Basic White strip – ⅜”
Scrap strips of Basic White, So Saffron & Fresh Freesia

The dsp panel was glued to the Basic Black layer with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive and then to the Crumb Cake card front using the same glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Jar of Flowers stamp set by Stampin’ Up! used to make a lovely floral birthday card

I stamped the cluster of flowers in Memento Basic Black ink onto the smaller piece of Basic White card, towards the top. I stamped the same image onto a Post It Note and fussy cut around the bottom of the image. I used this to mask off the bottom of the stamped image.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Jar of Flowers stamp set by Stampin’ Up! used to make a lovely floral birthday card

The jar was stamped below the flowers, overlapping the Post It Note mask. I mask was removed. I then stamped the stems of the flowers inside the jar. I used the back of the small jar to add the water to the jar using 2^nd generation Balmy Blue ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Jar of Flowers stamp set by Stampin’ Up! used to make a lovely floral birthday card

I used the following Blends Alcohol Pens to colour in the image – So Saffron, Flirty Flamingo, Sweet Sorbet, Fresh Freesia, Soft Succulent and Crumb Cake. I masked the ends of the scrap strips of Basic White, So Saffron & Fresh Freesia to the back of the decorated panel and added it to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Jar of Flowers stamp set by Stampin’ Up! used to make a lovely floral birthday card

The sentiment, from the Art Gallery stamp set was stamped onto a strip of Basic White card in Sweet Sorbet ink. I flagged the end and added it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Jar of Flowers stamp set by Stampin’ Up! used to make a lovely floral birthday card

A trio of 2022 – 2024 In Color Dots and a bow made from the 2022 – 2024 In Color Twine completed the card.

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A duo of pretty flowers made using the Wonderful World stamp set and designer series paper by Stampin’ Up!

A Duo of Pretty Flowers card

Posted on August 23, 2022August 11, 2022 by Mo Rootes

I have used two flowers from the Wonderful World stamp set and the Stitched Greenery Die for today’s card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the wonderful Iris card, you will need:

Rich Razzleberry card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Mossy Meadow card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Rich Razzleberry card – 3” by 2½” x 2
Basic White card – 2½” by 2¼” x 2
Wonderful World dsp – 3 ¾” by ½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

I ran the 5¼” by 3½” panel of Basic White card through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine with the pretty Stitched Greenery Die then glued the panel to the Mossy Meadow layer with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. I wrapped a length of Gold Shimmer Ribbn around the panel, securing it on the back with Sellotape and added it to the Rich Razzleberry card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Wonderful World stamp set and designer series paper by Stampin’ Up! used to make a pretty duo of flowers

Using the Beautiful Shapes dies, I cut two hexagons from the small pieces of Basic White card and two slightly larger hexagons from the Rich Razzleberry card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Wonderful World stamp set and designer series paper by Stampin’ Up! used to make a pretty duo of flowers

Using a Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Write Marker I added ink to the cornflower. I used a Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Write Marker to add colour to the stem and leaves. I huffed on the inked stamp and stamped it onto one of the Basic White hexagon.

! used to make a pretty duo of flowers

I inked up the rose image in the same way using the Melon Mambo Stampin’ Write Marker. The two flowers were then added to the Rich Razzleberry hexagons and then to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Wonderful World stamp set and designer series paper by Stampin’ Up! used to make a pretty duo of flowers

The sentiment, from the Go To Greetings stamp set was stamped in Melon Mambo ink onto scrap Basic White card and die cut using a label from the Stylish Shapes Dies. It was tucked under the flower and secured with liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Wonderful World stamp set and designer series paper by Stampin’ Up! used to make a pretty duo of flowers

A trio of Brushed Brass Butterflies completed the card.

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The Wonderful World stamp set by Stampin' Up! used to make a pretty pink iris card

Wonderful Iris card

Posted on August 17, 2022August 6, 2022 by Mo Rootes

I can’t get enough of the Wonderful World Sale-a-Bration stamp set and have made a pretty birthday card using the Iris image.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the wonderful Iris card, you will need:

Pear Pizzazz card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Flirty Flamingo card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Flirty Flamingo card – 3” by 2½”
Basic White card – 2½” by 2¼”
Wonderful World dsp – 3 ¾” by ½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

I ran the 5¼” by 3½” panel of Basic White card through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine with the Hive Embossing Folder. The embossed panel was glued to the Flirty Flamingo layer with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. I added it to the Pear Pizzazz card front using the same glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Iris from the Wonderful World stamp set used to make a pretty pink iris card

Using the Beautiful Shapes dies, I cut a hexagon from the small piece of Basic White card and a slightly larger hexagon from the Flirty Flamingo card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Iris from the Wonderful World stamp set used to make a pretty pink iris card

I flagged the ends of the strip of designer series paper and added it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Iris from the Wonderful World stamp set used to make a pretty pink iris card

Using a Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Write Marker I added ink to the Iris flower. I used a Pear Pizzazz Stampin’ Write Marker to add colour to the stem and leaves. I huffed on the inked stamp and stamped it onto the Basic White hexagon. The image was added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Iris from the Wonderful World stamp set used to make a pretty pink iris card

The sentiment, from the Charming Sentiments stamp set was stamped in Old Olive ink onto scrap Basic White card and die cut using the Sentiment Silhouette Dies. It was added to the card front on Dimensionals.