A highland cow themed anniversary card made using the Wild Bunch stamp set from Stampin' Up! and the mirror technique

Highland Cow Anniversary Card

Posted on July 24, 2026July 8, 2026 by Mo Rootes

I designed this card, using the adorable Highland cows from the Wild Bunch stamp set for my daughter and son in law who are celebrating their sixth wedding anniversary. I used the Stamp Positioner and a Silicon Mat to mirror stamp the highland cow inspired by a video from Amanda Fowler of Inspiring Inkin’

Colours used in making this card are:

I created the highland cow anniversary card using the following supplies:

Balmy Blue card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Early Espresso – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White – 5” by 3¼”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Early Espresso – 2 ¾” by ⅜”

I placed the 5” by 3¼” piece of Basic White card onto the Stamp Positioner and marked the centre point with a pencil. I lined the Highland cow up with its right ear against the centre line and picked the stamp up with the clear positioner plate.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Wild Bunch stamp set used with the mirror technique to make a highland cow themed anniversary card

The card stock panel was removed and the Silicon mat replaced it on the Positioner. I inked up the stamp with Early Espresso ink and stamped it onto the Silicon Mat; I repeated this to make sure the image was well inked.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Wild Bunch stamp set used with the mirror technique to make a highland cow themed anniversary card

I carefully placed the panel of Basic White card onto the Silicon mat and when it was in position I stamped again without re-inking. This makes sure there is good contact with the inked image on the Silicon Mat. The white panel was then lifted up and the Silicon Mat removed.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Wild Bunch stamp set used with the mirror technique to make a highland cow themed anniversary card

The Basic White panel was then turned over to reveal the mirror image of he cow before it was placed down into the original position. I inked up the image again and stamped it onto the panel and hey presto there are two cows.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Wild Bunch stamp set used with the mirror technique to make a highland cow themed anniversary card

The cows were then coloured using the following Blends Pens – SU 700, Petal Pink, Golden Glow, Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake & Pecan Pie. I added a Balmy Blue ink to the background using a Blending Brush. The whole panel was adhered to the Ealy Espresso layer and then to the Balmy Blue card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Wild Bunch stamp set used with the mirror technique to make a highland cow themed anniversary card

I stamped the sentiment in Versamark ink, covered it with White Embossing Powder and set it using my Heat Tool. I added it to the card front along with a trio of Drusy Adhesive-backed Embellishments.

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A pretty floral card made using the Artisan Sketched Garden designer series paper, the Banner Sayings stamp set and Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder from Stampin' Up!

Artisan Flower Cluster Card

Posted on July 21, 2026July 7, 2026 by Mo Rootes

This pretty card was made for a friend using the Artisan Stitched Garden designer series paper and the Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder.

Colours used to make this card are:

I created the artisan flower cluster card using the following supplies:

Strawberry Slush card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Basic White – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Crisp Cantaloupe – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White – 4¼” by 3½”
Basic Black – 5¼” by ¼”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾”
Artisan Sketched Garden dsp
Scrap Basic Black

I embossed the Crisp Cantaloupe panel using the Lazy Daisy 3D Embossing Folder and glued it to the 5⅜” by 3⅝” piece of Basic White card. The whole piece was then adhered to the Strawberry Slush card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artisan Sketched Garden designer series paper used with the Banner Sayings stamp set and Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder used to make a pretty floral card

I added the ¼” strip of Basic Black card across the centre.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artisan Sketched Garden designer series paper used with the Banner Sayings stamp set and Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder used to make a pretty floral card

Using the Beautifully Celebrated dies I die cut a label from the 4¼” by 3½” piece of Basic White card. I added some ‘dottage’ in second generation Strawberry Slush ink using astamp from the Framed Violets stamp set. The label was then added to the card front using Mini Glue Dots.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artisan Sketched Garden designer series paper used with the Banner Sayings stamp set and Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder used to make a pretty floral card

I chose 2 clusters of flowers from the Artisan Sketched Garden designer series paper and coloured them in using the following Blends Pens – Crisp Cantaloupe, Strawberry Slush and Cloud Cover. I then fussy cut them out and adhered them together. They were added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artisan Sketched Garden designer series paper used with the Banner Sayings stamp set and Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder used to make a pretty floral card

The sentiment was stamped on the small piece of Basic Black card with Versamark ink. I covered it with White Embossing Powder and set it using my Heat Tool. I punched it out with the Three Banner Punch and added it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artisan Sketched Garden designer series paper used with the Banner Sayings stamp set and Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder used to make a pretty floral card

A trio of 2026 – 2028 In Color Dots finished the card.

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A pretty note card made using the Flora & Fern 3D Embossing Folder from Stampin' Up! and the blackout technique.

Fern & Flora Card

Posted on July 19, 2026July 8, 2026 by Mo Rootes

I have made a striking blackout card made using the Fern & Flora 3D Embossing Folder and some bright and cheerful colours.

Colours found in this card are:

I created the fern & flora embossed blackout card using the following supplies:

Coastal Cabana card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Lemon Lolly – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White

I embossed the 5¼” by 3½” panel of Basic White card using the Fern & Flora 3D Embossing Folder.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Flora & Fern 3D Embossing Folder used with the blackout technique to make a pretty note card

Using Sponge Daubers I added ink to the reverse of the embossed panel. I used Lemon Lolly, Berry Burst, Timid Tiger and Coastal Cabana inks. The Sponge Daubers add the ink unevenly to the image and I really like the distressed effect it gives.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Flora & Fern 3D Embossing Folder used with the blackout technique to make a pretty note card

Next, I dragged my Secret Sea ink pad across the coloured reverse of the panel, love the way the colours pop against the dark colour.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Flora & Fern 3D Embossing Folder used with the blackout technique to make a pretty note card

The whole piece was glued to the Lemon Lolly panel before it was mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

I added a Linen Thread bow to the card front with a Mini Glue Dot.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Flora & Fern 3D Embossing Folder used with the blackout technique to make a pretty note card

The sentiment was stamped on scrap Basic White card with Berry Burst ink and die cut it out with the Everyday Arches dies. I added it over the Linen Thread bow on Mini Glue Dots.

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A pretty thank you card made using the Help Me Grow stamp set and co-ordinating Dies from Stampin' Up!

Potted Plants Card – Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Posted on July 18, 2026July 8, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are sharing any occasion card. I have made my pot plant themed thank you card using the Help Me Grow stamp set and dies.

Colours used to make this card are:

I created the potted plant card using the following supplies:

Strawberry Slush card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Peaceful Pine– 5⅛”” by 3⅜”
Basic White – 5” by 3¼”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White, Strawberry Slush, Lemon Lime Twist & Peaceful Pine

Using a flower stamp from the Help Me Grow stamp set I stamped in the upper left and lower right corners of the Strawberry Slush card front using Strawberry Slush ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Help Me Grow stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make a pretty thank you card

I inked up the flowerpot with Lost Lagoon ink and added another layer of the same ink to the left-hand side of the pot with a Sponge Dauber before die cutting the image. The pot was added to the small Basic White panel on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Help Me Grow stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make a pretty thank you card

From scrap Lemon Lime Twist I die cut a leafy sprig using the Help Me Grow dies and from scrap Peaceful Pine card I die cut a different leafy sprig using the Greenery Lane Dies. These were added to the pot with a mixture of Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive and Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Help Me Grow stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make a pretty thank you card

A trio of flowers were die cut from scrap Strawberry Slush card using dies from the Greenery Lane. I added these to the card front with Mini Glue Dots and placed an Iridescent Pearl in the centre of each flower.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Help Me Grow stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make a pretty thank you card

The sentiment, from the Help Me Grow stamp set was stamped, with Strawberry Slush ink on a ‘pick’ die cut from scrap Basic White card. I added this to the plant pot with Mini Glue Dots.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Help Me Grow stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make a pretty thank you card

A White Baker’s Twine bow finishes the card.

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A pretty leaf themed card made using the Simply Leaves stamp set and Country Woods designer series paper from Stampin' Up!

Trio of Leaves Card

Posted on July 17, 2026July 7, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Here is a pretty trio of leaves card made using the Simply Leaves stamp set and the Country Woods designer series paper.

Colours used in this project are:

I created the self-closing box using the following supplies:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Lemon Lime Twist – 4⅝” by 2⅝”
Basic White – 4½” by 2½”
Country Woods dsp – 4⅛” by 2” – for the inside
Misty Moonlight – 3¼” by ½”

The piece of Country Woods designer series paper (dsp) was glued to the front of the Thick Basic White card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – TThe Simply Leaves stamp set and Country Woods designer series paper used to make a pretty leaf themed card

I stamped the large leaf with Lemon Lime Twist ink in the centre of the 4½” by 2½” piece of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Simply Leaves stamp set and Country Woods designer series paper used to make a pretty leaf themed card

The leaf was then stamped to the left with Lost Lagoon ink and to the right with Misty Moonlight ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Simply Leaves stamp set and Country Woods designer series paper used to make a pretty leaf themed card

The decorated panel was then glued to the Lemon Lime Twist panel before being added to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Simply Leaves stamp set and Country Woods designer series paper used to make a pretty leaf themed card

I embossed the sentiment with White Embossing Powder and set it with my Heat Tool. I flagged the end and added the banner to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Simply Leaves stamp set and Country Woods designer series paper used to make a pretty leaf themed card

A trio of sequins from my stash finished the card.

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A pretty floral card made using the Garden Gatherings stamp set and dies, the Everyday Arches dies and the Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder from Stampin' Up!

Vases of Flowers Card

Posted on July 14, 2026July 6, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Today’s birthday card was made using pieces left over from my June Garden Gatherings classes.

Colours used in making this card are:

I created the vases of flowers card using the following supplies:

Daffodil Delight card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Secret Sea – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – one for the inside
Berry Burst – 5” by 3¾”
Basic White – 4½” by 3¼”
Cloud Cover – 2 ¼” by ⅜”
Scrap Basic White and Vellum

I embossed one of the larger panels of Basic White using the Lazy Daisy 3D Embossing Folder. I adhered it to the piece of Secret Sea and then to the Daffodil Delight card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Garden Gatherings stamp set and dies used with the Everyday Arches dies and the Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder used to make a pretty floral card

The On scrap Basic White card, I stamped the stems with Peaceful Pine, 2 of the tiny flower stems and 1 of the larger flower stems. The flowers were added to the stems with Daffodil Delight or Berry Burst ink. The flowers sprays were then die cut using the Garden Gatherings dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Garden Gatherings stamp set and dies used with the Everyday Arches dies and the Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder used to make a pretty floral card

Both vases were stamped on scrap pieces of Vellum with Versamark ink before being covered with White Embossing Powder and set using a Heat Tool. The vases were then die cut.

Gatherings stamp set and dies used with the Everyday Arches dies and the Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder used to make a pretty floral card

I Used a Cloud Cover Blends Pen to colour in the bottom of the vases to give the effect of water. The flower sprays were then added to the back of the vases with a little Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Garden Gatherings stamp set and dies used with the Everyday Arches dies and the Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder used to make a pretty floral card

The arches were adhered together and the flower filled vases were added to the arches on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Garden Gatherings stamp set and dies used with the Everyday Arches dies and the Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder used to make a pretty floral card

The sentiment was stamped in Peaceful Pine ink on the strip of Cloud Cover and added it to the card front. A trio of Daffodil Delight Dots from my stash finished the card.

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The Garden Silhouette Hot Foil dies used with the Hot Foiling System and Gold Foil used to make a striking card for a friend from Stampin' Up!

Negative Garden Silhouette Card

Posted on July 12, 2026July 11, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Having made the Garden Silhouette card – see blog post on the 10th July, using the new Hot Foil System I was left with the waste foiled, negative image which I was reluctant to just throw away.

Colours used in this card are:

I created the negative garden silhouette card using the following supplies:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Calypso Coral – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic White – 4¼” by ⅞”
Basic Black – 4¼” by ⅜”

I took the negative (waste) piece of Gold Foil and used a combination of my Trimmer and sharp Scissors to cut down the edges leaving a thin border.

The Garden Silhouette Hot Foil dies used with the Hot Foiling System and Gold Foil used to make a striking card for a friend

I carefully added tiny dots of Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive all over the back of the Gold Foil.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Garden Silhouette Hot Foil dies used with the Hot Foiling System and Gold Foil used to make a striking card for a friend

The Foil was then lifted and carefully placed onto the layer of Calypso Coral card leaving a small border. My largest Clear Block was carefully placed on top. When the block was lifted off the foil had stuck to the card panel. I mounted the panel onto the Thick Basic White card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Garden Silhouette Hot Foil dies used with the Hot Foiling System and Gold Foil used to make a striking card for a friend

I stamped the sentiment from the Greenery Lane stamp set onto the strip of Basic White card with Calypso Coral ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Garden Silhouette Hot Foil dies used with the Hot Foiling System and Gold Foil used to make a striking card for a friend

I added the thin strip of Basic Black card to the bottom of the sentiment strip and flagged both ends. The sentiment strip was then added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Garden Silhouette Hot Foil dies used with the Hot Foiling System and Gold Foil used to make a striking card for a friend

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Festive Cheer Card – Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

Posted on July 11, 2026July 12, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop where we are sharing Christmas in July projects inspired by a colour challenge. I have used the new Festive Cheer stamp set and Dies to make my card.

Colours used to make this card are:

I created the festive cheer card using the following supplies:

Crumb Cake card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Shaded Spruce – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White – 5” by 3¼”
Basic White- 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White, Crumb Cake & Garden Green – 3¼” by ½”

I embossed the 5” by 3¼” panel of Basic White card using the Fern & Flora 3D Embossing Folder and adhered it to the Shaded Spruce layer and then to the Crumb Cake card front.

A Christmas in July card made using the Festive Cheer stamp set and co-ordinating dies with the Fern & Flora 3D Embossing Folder from Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Festive Cheer stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Fern & Flora 3D Embossing Folder to make a Christmas in July card – Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

From scrap Garden Green card, I die cut the leafy branch from the Festive Cheer dies and adhered it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Festive Cheer stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Fern & Flora 3D Embossing Folder to make a Christmas in July card – Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

On scrap Basic White card, I stamped a selection of baubles, one in Real Red, another in Cherry Cobbler and the last with Shaded Spruce ink. These were die cut using the same set of dies. I also die cut some hangers and strings from scrap Crumb Cake card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Festive Cheer stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Fern & Flora 3D Embossing Folder to make a Christmas in July card – Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

The strings and hangers were glued to each bauble, and they were added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Festive Cheer stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Fern & Flora 3D Embossing Folder to make a Christmas in July card – Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped in Real Red ink onto scrap Basic White card and die cut using the Everyday Arches dies. I added it to the card front. A scattering of Adhesive-backed Peppermints finished the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Festive Cheer stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Fern & Flora 3D Embossing Folder to make a Christmas in July card – Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

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Leonie Stuart ● Marga Bultena ● Mo Rootes

Teri West ● Jan Musselman

Rachael Merrick ● Kelly Taranto ● Angie McKenzie

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A fun fold card made using the Framed Violets stamp set and co-ordinating dies with the Violet Dreams dsp from Stampin' Up!

Beautiful Violet Fun Fold Card – Ink. Stamp.Share Blog Hop

Posted on July 11, 2026July 5, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop where we have a Tic Tac Toe board to inspire us. I have chosen – Patterned Paper, Fun Fold and Ribbon/Twine to make my card.

Colours used to make this card are:

I created the beautiful violet fun fold card using the following supplies:

Peaceful Pine card base – 11” by 4⅛” scored at 2⅛”, 4¼” and 5½” on the long side
Peaceful Pine – 4⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White – 3⅞” by 1⅛”
Violet Dreams dsp – 3¾” by 1”
Basic White – 4⅛” by 4”
Violet Dreams dsp – 3⅞” by ⅝”
Highland Heather – 3¾” by 3”
Basic White – 3⅝” by 2⅞”
Scrap Basic White

Fold and burnish the centre scoreline then fold the other two scorelines backwards. Glue the 3¾” by 1” piece of Violet Dreams dsp to the panel of Basic White card measuring 3⅞” by 1⅛”. This can be added to the 1¼” section by the centre scoreline.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Framed Violets stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Violet Dreams dsp to make a fun fold card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

I wrapped a length of Fresh Freesia Ribbon around the dsp panel, securing it on the back with Tear and Tape before gluing the decorated panel to the back of the card to form the book fold portion.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Framed Violets stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Violet Dreams dsp to make a fun fold card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

I glued the remaining strip of Violet Dreams dsp on the right-hand side of the 4⅛” by 4” piece of Basic White card. This piece was then glued to the inside of the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Framed Violets stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Violet Dreams dsp to make a fun fold card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

The 4⅛” by 3⅜” panel of Peaceful Pine card was then glued to the top flap to form the Z fold portion of the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Framed Violets stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Violet Dreams dsp to make a fun fold card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

I stamped the cluster of violets with Secret Sea ink onto the 3⅝” by 2⅞” piece of Basic White card. The image was coloured in using the following Blends Pens – Light & Dark Highland Heather, Light Golden Glow and Light & Dark Peaceful Pine. I used a Blending Brush to add a little Fresh Freesia ink to the background to help ‘ground’ the image. The stamped panel was then adhered to the Highland Heather layer and then to the Peaceful Pine Z fold flap.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Framed Violets stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Violet Dreams dsp to make a fun fold card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped on scrap Basic White card and die using the Stylish Shapes Dies. I ran it through twice to make the label slightly smaller. It was added to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Framed Violets stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Violet Dreams dsp to make a fun fold card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

A trio of Rainbow Dots and a ribbon bow finished the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Framed Violets stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Violet Dreams dsp to make a fun fold card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

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A striking card for a friend made using the Garden Silhouette Hot Foil dies, the Hot Foiling System and Gold Foil from Stampin' Up!

Hot Foil Garden Silhouette Card

Posted on July 10, 2026July 11, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Today I have been playing with the new Hot Foil System and the Garden Silhouette Hot Foil Die to make a pretty card for a special friend. Hot foiling is so much fun and the results are gorgeous.

Colours used in making this card are:

I created the hot foil garden silhouette card using the following supplies:

Blackberry Bliss card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Very Vanilla – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – one for the inside
Golden Glow – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Two-Tone Blackberry Bliss (dark side) – 5¼” by 3½”
Very Vanilla – 2⅜” by ½”
Golden Glow – 2⅜” by ⅜”

I began by plugging in the Hot Foil System and setting it to heat up. When it reached temperature I placed the Garden Silhouette Hot Foil Die, flat side down onto the hot plate, added a piece of Gold Foil, gold side facing down and finally, placed the 5¼” by 3½” panel of Two-Tone Blackberry Bliss on top.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Garden Silhouette Hot Foil dies used with the Hot Foiling System and Gold Foil used to make a striking card for a friend

The Hot Foil Shim and the Hot Foil Spacer were then added and the button pressed to heat up the whole sandwich. When it reached temperature, I slowly ran the whole system through the Cut & Emboss Machine.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Garden Silhouette Hot Foil dies used with the Hot Foiling System and Gold Foil used to make a striking card for a friend

The excess foil was then peeled away revealing the embossed panel. This panel was then adhered to the Piece of Golden Glow card and then to one of the Very Vanilla card panels. I wrapped a length of Very Vanilla Baker’s Twine was wrapped around the whole piece before it was mounted onto the Blackberry Bliss card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Garden Silhouette Hot Foil dies used with the Hot Foiling System and Gold Foil used to make a striking card for a friend

The sentiment, from the Cutest Crew stamp set was stamped in Blackberry Bliss ink onto the strip of Very Vanilla card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Garden Silhouette Hot Foil dies used with the Hot Foiling System and Gold Foil used to make a striking card for a friend

The strip of Golden Glow card was adhered to the behind the sentiment with a small strip of colour showing along the bottom. This was added to the card front on Dimensionals.

A Baker’s Twine bow finished the card.