A pastel medallion card made for the Ink. Stamp. Share. Blog Hop using the gorgeous Pretty Medallion stamp by Stampin' Up!

Pastel Medallions for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Posted on August 27, 2022August 14, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink. Stamp. Share. Blog Hop where we are sharing projects made using a favourite colour combo using 3 colours plus white and a neutral. I have chosen to make a pretty pastel medallion card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the pastel medallion card, you will need:

Pool Party card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Basic Gray card – 5⅜” by 3⅝” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½” – rounded upper left corner
Basic Gray card – 3½” by 1½”
Basic White card – 3” by 1 “
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corner – for the inside

The Pretty Medallion image was stamped in Basic Gray ink randomly over the 5⅜” by 3⅝” panel of Basic Gray.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The large Pretty Medallion stamp was used to make a lovely pastel medallion card for the Ink. Stamp. Share. Blog Hop

I used the following Blends Pens to colour in the image – Pool Party, Flirty Flamingo & Fresh Freesia.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The large Pretty Medallion stamp was used to make a lovely pastel medallion card for the Ink. Stamp. Share. Blog Hop

The coloured panel was then added to the Basic Gray layer using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. I wrapped a length of Pool Party sheer ribbon around the panel, securing it on the back with Sellotape. The panel was then added on Dimensionals to the Pool Party card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The large Pretty Medallion stamp was used to make a lovely pastel medallion card for the Ink. Stamp. Share. Blog Hop

I stamped the sentiment from the Inspired Thoughts stamp set was stamped on the small strip of Basic White card in Basic Gray ink. It was die cut using the Rectangle Stitched Dies. I die cut a slightly large stitched rectangle from the Basic Gray strip. The were glued together with liquid glue. I added it to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The large Pretty Medallion stamp was used to make a lovely pastel medallion card for the Ink. Stamp. Share. Blog Hop

A bow made from the Pool Party ribbon was added to the card front along with a trio of Pastel Pearls.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The large Pretty Medallion stamp was used to make a lovely pastel medallion card for the Ink. Stamp. Share. Blog Hop

I love this soft colour combination, don’t you?

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A pretty bird themed card made for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop colour challenge using the Pretty Birds stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

Pretty Birds for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

Posted on August 25, 2022August 11, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop where we have a colour challenge inspired by a picture. I have chosen to use the Pretty Bird stamp set to make my card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the pretty bird card, you will need:

Balmy Blue card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Evening Evergreen card – 5¼” by 3½” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5⅛” by 3⅜” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corner – for the inside
Scrap Basic White, Balmy Blue and Evening Evergreen

The small bird cage image was stamped in the upper left and lower right corners of the Balmy Blue card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pretty Bird stamp set used to make a card for the Ink & Inspirations colour challenge Blog Hop

I embossed the smaller Basic White panel using the ‘In the Clouds’ Embossing Folder and adhered it to the Evening Evergreen layer with Multipurpose Liquid Glue. The panel was then added to the Balmy Blue card front using the same liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pretty Bird stamp set used to make a card for the Ink & Inspirations colour challenge Blog Hop

The three largest birds were stamped in Evening Evergreen ink onto scrap Basic White card. I used the Balmy Blue, Pale Papaya, So Saffron and Soft Sea Foam ink to add colour to the birds. They were die cut using the Birdhouse Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pretty Bird stamp set used to make a card for the Ink & Inspirations colour challenge Blog Hop

The large bird cage was die cut from scrap Evening Evergreen card using the Birdhouse Dies. I added the smallest bird to the back of the birdcage and glued the whole piece to the card front. The other two birds were then added on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pretty Bird stamp set used to make a card for the Ink & Inspirations colour challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Cottage Wreaths stamp set was stamped in Evening Evergreen ink onto a scrap of Balmy Blue card and trimmed down using scissors. It was added on a Dimensional.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pretty Bird stamp set used to make a card for the Ink & Inspirations colour challenge Blog Hop

A added a trio of 2021 – 2023 In Color Opal Rounds to complete the card. Isn’t is pretty.

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Customer thank you cards made using the Rings of Love designer Series Paper by Stampin' Up!

Rings of Love card for the Kylie Bertucci Demo Blog Hop

Posted on August 15, 2022August 6, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Kylie Bertucci Demonstrator Blog Hop where we are sharing thank you cards made for our customers. I have used the gorgeous Rings of Love Designer Series Paper.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the Rings of Love thank you card, you will need:

Thick Very Vanilla card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Very Vanilla card – 5⅜ by 3⅝”
Distressed Gold card – 3½” by 3½”
Rings of Love designer Series Paper (dsp)

Like many others I used to hate fussy cutting with a passion. I have however, discovered that the more you do it the easier it becomes and I spent a happy evening fussy cutting leaves and acorns from the sheets of the Rings of Love dsp.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Rings of Love designer Series Paper (dsp) used to make pretty cards for the Kylie Bertucci Demo Blog Hop

I nested two of the Stylish Shapes Dies together and used them to die cut a circle frame from the Distressed Gold card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Rings of Love designer Series Paper (dsp) used to make pretty cards for the Kylie Bertucci Demo Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Cup of Tea Stamp set, was stamped onto the panel of Very Vanilla in Soft Suede ink and the distressed gold frame added on Mini Dimensionals. The overhanging edge was trimmed off.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Rings of Love designer Series Paper (dsp) used to make pretty cards for the Kylie Bertucci Demo Blog Hop

The fussy cut leaves and acorns were then added to the left part of the die cut circle using Mini Dimensionals and a little Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Rings of Love designer Series Paper (dsp) used to make pretty cards for the Kylie Bertucci Demo Blog Hop

A trio of Brushed Brass Butterflies completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Rings of Love designer Series Paper (dsp) used to make pretty cards for the Kylie Bertucci Demo Blog Hop

I used the left over smaller Distressed Gold circles and fussy cut dsp to create more cards.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Rings of Love designer Series Paper (dsp) used to make pretty cards for the Kylie Bertucci Demo Blog Hop

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A pretty card made fo the Stamp 'n Hop Blog Hop colour challenge using the Soft Seedling stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Seedlings card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

Posted on August 13, 2022August 13, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop where we are sharing projects made for a colour challenge. I have used the Soft Seedlings stamp set for my card.

The colours we were given are:

I made 2 cards, one using Very Vanilla and the other using Basic White card

To create the Vanilla soft seedling card, you will need:

Basic Gray card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛” – rounded lower left corner
Balmy Blue card – 4⅛” by 3⅛” – rounded lower left corner
Very Vanilla card – 4” by 3” – rounded lower left corner
Very Vanilla card – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded lower left corner

I used the Stamparatus to stamp the large leafy image. I inked up the stems, the bottom of the seeds and the base of the leaf using a Basic Gray Marker. I repeated this step three times.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Soft Seedlings stamp set and Stamparatus used to make a card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop colour challenge

I added the Mango Melody ink to the leaf and seeds using a Sponge Dauber and again I repeated this step two or three times.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Soft Seedlings stamp set and Stamparatus used to make a card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop colour challenge

I added a scattering of dots in 2^nd generation Balmy Blue ink, using a stamp from the Quiet Meadow stamp set.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Soft Seedlings stamp set and Stamparatus used to make a card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop colour challenge

The stamped panel was adhered to the Balmy Blue panel using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. I wrapped some Very Vanilla Twine around the top of the panel and added a bow.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Soft Seedlings stamp set and Stamparatus used to make a card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop colour challenge

I stamped the dots along the bottom of the Basic Gray card base and added the decorated panel on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Soft Seedlings stamp set and Stamparatus used to make a card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop colour challenge

A trio of Fine Sparkle Gems completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Soft Seedlings stamp set and Stamparatus used to make a card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop colour challenge

I made a second card the same way but using Basic White card instead of the Very Vanilla. Let me know which you like better.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Soft Seedlings stamp set and Stamparatus used to make a card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop colour challenge

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Throwback card for the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

Posted on August 11, 2022August 1, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop where our theme is ‘Throwback’ – to recreate an old project of our own or someone else’s. I have chosen to recreate a card I made for this same blog hop back in charge and turn it into a Christmas card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the throwback card, you will need:

Real Red card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Cherry Cobbler card – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Boughs of Holly dsp – ⅜” strips x 2
Basic White card – ¼” strip
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Boughs of Holly dsp

I embossed the smaller panel of Basic White card using the Fern 3D Embossing Folder and glued it to the Cherry Cobbler panel with Multicoloured Liquid Adhesive. The same glue was used to add the panel to the Real Red card front.

A card CASED for the Stamping With Friends Throwback Blog Hop using the Boughs of Holly designer series paper by Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A Christmas card made using the Boughs of Holly designer Series Paper for the Stamping With Friends Throwback Blog Hop

Using the same liquid glue to add the strips of dsp to the card front having first flagged the ends with my scissors.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A Christmas card made using the Boughs of Holly designer Series Paper for the Stamping With Friends Throwback Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Penguin Place stamp set was stamped in Cherry Cobbler ink onto the ¼” strip of Basic White card and added it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A Christmas card made using the Boughs of Holly designer Series Paper for the Stamping With Friends Throwback Blog Hop

Using sharp scissors, I fussy cut one of the poinsettia flowers from the Boughs of Holly dsp and added it to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A Christmas card made using the Boughs of Holly designer Series Paper for the Stamping With Friends Throwback Blog Hop

I added a Baker’s Twine Bow and a trio of Red Rhinestones to complete the card. So pretty.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A Christmas card made using the Boughs of Holly designer Series Paper for the Stamping With Friends Throwback Blog Hop

I am looking forward to seeing what my fellow hoppers have chosen to case today.

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A pretty card made using the Perfect Pomegranate stamp set by Stampin' Up! used with the masking technique for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Perfect Pomegranate for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Posted on August 6, 2022July 26, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are sharing projects using the masking technique. I have used the Perfect Pomegranate stamp set to make my card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the perfect pomegranate card, you will need:

Petal Pink card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Merry Merlot card – 5⅜” by 3⅝” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5 ½” by 3 ¾” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – ⅜” strip

I stamped a pomegranate in Merry Merlot ink onto the smaller panel of Basic White card. I stamped the same image onto a piece of Masking Paper and cut it out using sharp Scissors to create a mask. I placed the mask over the stamped image and stamped it again overlapping. The mask was then removed.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Perfect Pomegranate stap set used to make a card using the masking technique for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The leafy branch was stamped in Garden Green ink in the upper left corner and the upper right corner.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Perfect Pomegranate stap set used to make a card using the masking technique for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

I inked up the flower stem with Garden Green ink and the flower with Petal Pink ink. Using a Dauber, I added Calypso Coral ink to the flower and stamped it down.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Perfect Pomegranate stap set used to make a card using the masking technique for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Pool Party ink was added to the background using a Blending Brush and I added some small dots to the background in the same Pool Party ink.

The stamped panel was glued to the Merry Merlot layer and then to the Petal Pink card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Perfect Pomegranate stap set used to make a card using the masking technique for the Stamping With Friends Blog Ho

The sentiment, from the Art Gallery stamp set was stamped in Merry Merlot ink onto the strip of Basic White card, trimmed down and added it to the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Perfect Pomegranate stap set used to make a card using the masking technique for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Iridescent Rhinestones completed the card.

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The Boughs of Holly dsp and Spruced Up Dies by Stampin' Up! used to make a card for the Share it Sunday Blog Hop

Boughs of Holly Bauble for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

Posted on July 31, 2022July 26, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Share it Sunday Blog Hop where we are sharing something we have been working on recently. I have been designing projects for a Christmas Stamp-a-Stack using the Boughs of Holly dsp and made this card using some of the left-over pieces.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the boughs of holly card, you will need:

Shaded Spruce card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Real Red card – 5⅛” by 2⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 2¼”
Basic White card – 4” by 3”
Adhesive Sheet – 4” by 3”
Boughs of Holly dsp – strips ⅜” wide
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Shaded Spruce card – 2¼” by ⅜”

Using my paper trimmer, I cut ⅜” strips of Boughs of Holly designer Series Paper (dsp).

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Spruced Up Dies used with the Timeworn Text Embossing Folder and Boughs of Holly dsp to make a card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

I applied the Adhesive Sheet to the piece of Basic White card measuring 4” by 3” and peeled off the backing. The strips of dsp were then laid edge to edge across the basic White panel, the adhesive keeping them in position.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Spruced Up Dies used with the Timeworn Text Embossing Folder and Boughs of Holly dsp to make a card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

I die cut the larger bauble from the Spruced Up Dies and separated the solid inner from the delicate outer piece. I also die cut the star and the flower from the scrap.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Spruced Up Dies used with the Timeworn Text Embossing Folder and Boughs of Holly dsp to make a card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

The 5” by 2¼” piece of Basic White card was embossed using the Timeworn Text Embossing Folder. This was then glued to the Real Red panel and added to the Shaded Spruce card base on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Spruced Up Dies used with the Timeworn Text Embossing Folder and Boughs of Holly dsp to make a card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

The two baubles were then added to the card front with the star. The bauble tops and stars were then die cut form Gold Glimmer paper and added to the card front. I cut thin strips of the Gold Glimmer to act as the bauble hangers.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Spruced Up Dies used with the Timeworn Text Embossing Folder and Boughs of Holly dsp to make a card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Joyful Flurry Stamp set was stamped in Versamark ink, covered with White Embossing Powder and heat set before being added to the card front.

I hope you like it.

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An abstract shapes card made for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop using the Watercolor Shapes stamp set by

Watercolor Shapes card for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

Posted on July 28, 2022July 22, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop where we have a picture for inspiration. I have used the Watercolor Shapes stamp set to make my card today.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the watercolor shapes card, you will need:

Smoky Slate card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Mango Melody card – 5⅝” by 2⅛”
Poppy Parade card – 5⅝” by 2”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 2”
Basic White card – 2⅜” by ¾”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”

I began by stamping 4 of the smaller images from the Watercolor Shapes stamp set using the following colours – Daffodil Delight, Mango Melody, Poppy Parade, Blackberry Bliss, Pacific Point & Smoky Slate making an abstract pattern

An abstract shapes card made for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop using the Watercolor Shapes stamp set by Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Watercolor Shapes stamp set used to make an abstract shapes card for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

The stamped panel was glued to the Mango Melody panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Watercolor Shapes stamp set used to make an abstract shapes card for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

The scalloped border was die cut from the piece of Poppy Parade card using the Scalloped Contour Dies. It was added to the back of the decorated panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Watercolor Shapes stamp set used to make an abstract shapes card for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

The whole piece was added to the Smoky Slate card base on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Watercolor Shapes stamp set used to make an abstract shapes card for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Amazing Phrases stamp set, was stamped in Pacific Point ink onto the strip of Basic White card and added it to the card base to complete the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Watercolor Shapes stamp set used to make an abstract shapes card for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

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A wreath themed card made using the Cottage Wreaths stamp set by Stampin' Up! for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

Cottage Wreath for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

Posted on July 25, 2022July 20, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop where we are sharing projects made using a sketch. I have used the gorgeous Cottage Wreaths stamp set to make my card,

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the songbird card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Real Red card – 5½” by 3¾”
Sweetest Christmas dsp – 3¾” by 3¾”
Sweetest Christmas dsp – 5½” by 1½”
Sweetest Christmas dsp – 4½” by 1⅞”
Basic White card – 3¾” by ⅜”
Basic White card – 3½” by 3½”
Basic White card – 1½” by 1½”
Basic White card – 1” by ½” x 3
Scrap Real Red

I began by cutting all the pieces of the Design A Daydream dsp and adhering them to the Real Red panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The gorgeous Cottage Wreaths stamp set used to create a card for the Stampers Showcase sketch Blog Hop

The 3 small ½” pieces of Basic White were then tucked along the bottom edge.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The gorgeous Cottage Wreaths stamp set used to create a card for the Stampers Showcase sketch Blog Hop

The largest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies was die cut from the larger square of Basic White card. The leafy wreath was stamped in the centre of the die cut circle in Garden Green ink. I turned the stamp 90°and stamped the wreath again without re-inking. The twiggy wreath was stamped on top in Soft Suede. The stamped circle was then added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The gorgeous Cottage Wreaths stamp set used to create a card for the Stampers Showcase sketch Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Vintage Christmas stamp set was stamped in Garden Green ink onto the smaller Basic White square and die cut using the same set of dies. It was added to the card front on a Dimensional.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The gorgeous Cottage Wreaths stamp set used to create a card for the Stampers Showcase sketch Blog Hop

Using the Country Wreaths Dies, I die cut a bow from scrap Real Red card and added it to the card front with a Mini Glue Dot and a trio of Red Rhinestones added.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The gorgeous Cottage Wreaths stamp set used to create a card for the Stampers Showcase sketch Blog Hop

Such a pretty card. I hope you like it.

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A pretty wreath card made for the Ink. Stamp. Share. Christmas in July Blog Hop using the Cottage Wreaths stamp set and Country Wreaths Dies by Stampin' Up!

Country Wreath for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Posted on July 23, 2022July 15, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink. Stamp. Share. Blog Hop where we are sharing Christmas in July themed cards. I have chosen to use the pretty Cottage Wreaths stamp set and co-ordinating Country Wreaths Dies.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the cottage wreaths card, you will need:

Soft Succulent card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Sweetest Christmas dsp – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic White card – 4¾” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”
Scrap Real Red

I glued the piece of Sweetest Christmas dsp to the larger panel of Basic White card with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. I then wrapped a length of Soft Succulent Open Weave Ribbon around the panel, securing them on the back with Sellotape. The whole piece was added to the Soft Succulent card base using the same glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Cottage Wreaths stamp set and Country Wreaths Dies used to make a Christmas card for the Ink. Stamp Share – Christmas in July Blog Hop

A scalloped rectangle was run through the Cut & Emboss Machine with one of the Scalloped Contour Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Cottage Wreaths stamp set and Country Wreaths Dies used to make a Christmas card for the Ink. Stamp Share – Christmas in July Blog Hop

I inked the leafy wreath with Soft Succulent ink and stamped it onto the scalloped rectangle, turned the stamp 90° and stamped again without re-inking.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Cottage Wreaths stamp set and Country Wreaths Dies used to make a Christmas card for the Ink. Stamp Share – Christmas in July Blog Hop

The wreath of twigs was stamped overtop with Soft Succulent ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Cottage Wreaths stamp set and Country Wreaths Dies used to make a Christmas card for the Ink. Stamp Share – Christmas in July Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Ringed with Nature stamp set was stamped in Soft Succulent ink and the bottom of the scalloped rectangle. The rectangle was then added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Cottage Wreaths stamp set and Country Wreaths Dies used to make a Christmas card for the Ink. Stamp Share – Christmas in July Blog Hop

I die cut a pretty bow from scrap Real Red card using the Country Wreaths Dies. It was added to the base of the wreath with liquid glue. Red Rhinestones were then scattered around the wreath to complete the card.

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