A monochromatic, split panel fronted sympathy card made for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop using the Color & Contour stamp set by Stampin' Up

Color & Contour Sympathy card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Posted on October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop where we are sharing projects featuring some or all of the following – Two step stamping, sympathy. Fun fold, trinket and black and white. I have used the Color & Contour stamp set to make my card.

Colours used in this card are:

Basic White

Basic Black

To recreate the Color & Contour sympathy card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 11¾” by 4⅛” – Cut the front at 4⅛”, then cut 1½” off the offcut. The rest is not needed
Basic Black card – 4” by 1⅜” x 2
Basic White card – 4¾” by 3¼” – die cut a Countryside Corner Label
Basic Black card – 4¼” by 2½” – die cut a Countryside Corner Label
Basic White card – 4” by 2¼” – die cut a Countryside Corner Label
Scrap Basic White

Using the Distressed Tile Embossing Folder, I embossed the 2 panels of Basic Black measuring 4” by 1⅜”. The were added to the 1½” flap of the card front and to the 1½” strip that I cut off

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Color & Contour stamp set used to make a monochromatic, split panel fronted sympathy card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

On the smallest die cut label stamp the sprig of flowers from the Color & Contour stamp set using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Color & Contour stamp set used to make a monochromatic, split panel fronted sympathy card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The infill image was then stamped over the outline in 2^nd generation Memento Tuxedo Black ink. The label was then glued to the Basic Black label and then to the larger Basic White label.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Color & Contour stamp set used to make a monochromatic, split panel fronted sympathy card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

I added glue to the top of the stamped piece and adhered it to the flap of the card front. I placed the other embossed strip along the bottom of the card base and glued the bottom of the label to it.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Color & Contour stamp set used to make a monochromatic, split panel fronted sympathy card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Sending Smiles stamp set was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto scrap Basic White card. I trimmed it down and added it to the label.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Color & Contour stamp set used to make a monochromatic, split panel fronted sympathy card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

On the inside I stamped the sentiment from the Something Fancy stamp set and added the smaller flower from the Color & Contour stamp set.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Color & Contour stamp set used to make a monochromatic, split panel fronted sympathy card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

A trio of Classic Matte Dots and a Black & White Gingham bow completed the card.

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An eye-catching thank you card made using the Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch by Stampin' Up!

Lemon Truck themed thank you card

Posted on October 22, 2023October 9, 2023 by Mo Rootes

I have made another thank you card using the Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch, this time featuring a lemon truck.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the lemon truck card, you will need:

Pebbled Path card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Balmy Blue card – 2⅞” by 2⅞”
Basic White card – 2¾” by 2¾”
Basic White card – 2½” by 2½”
Basic White card – 2” by 1”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

I randomly stamped the ‘ground’ image in Pebbled Path ink onto the front of the Pebbled Path card base.

The same image was stamped, three or four times in the same ink onto the smaller square of Basic White card. The outline trees were stamped in the same Pebbled Path ink.

An eye-catching thank you card made using the Trrucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch by Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch used to make an eye-catching thank you card

The colour for the tree canopies were stamped in Garden Green ink and I used the Pecan Pie Blends Pen to colour in the tree trunks.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch used to make an eye-catching thank you card

Using a Blending Brush, I added Balmy Blue ink around the top and sides of the stamped panel to give the illusion of sky. This layer was then glued to the Basic White square and then to the Balmy Blue square, using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch used to make an eye-catching thank you card

The outline truck was stamped in Pebbled Path ink onto scrap Basic White card. Using the infill stamped I coloured the truck in with Lemon Lolly ink. I punched it out using the Truck Builder Punch and glued it to the panel.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch used to make an eye-catching thank you card

The sentiment, from the Sending Smiles stamp set, was stamped in Pebbled Path ink onto the strip of Basic White card. I trimmed it down and glued it to the back of the stamped panel. The whole piece was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch used to make an eye-catching thank you card

A trio of Classic Matte Dots completed the card.

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An Autumnal card made for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop using the Rustic Crate stamp set and All About Autumn designer series paper by Stampin' Up!

An Autumnal Crate card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Posted on October 21, 2023October 21, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are sharing Autumn themed projects. I have used the Rustic Crate stamp set and Dies to make my card.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the Autumnal Crate card, you will need:

Pool Party card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
All About Autumn dsp – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the panel of All About Autumn dsp to the 5⅜” by 3⅝” panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Rustic Crate stamp set used with the All About Autumn designer series paper used to make an Autumnal card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

I wrapped a length of the gorgeous Copper Ribbon around the panel and secured it on the back with Sellotape. The panel was then glued to the Pool Party card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Rustic Crate stamp set used with the All About Autumn designer series paper used to make an Autumnal card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The cluster of pumpkins, corn and Autumn flowers were stamped onto scrap Basic White card in Early Espresso ink and die cut the image.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Rustic Crate stamp set used with the All About Autumn designer series paper used to make an Autumnal card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Using the following Blends Alcohol Pens I coloured in the die cut image – Pool Party, Pretty Peacock, Moody Mauve, Wild Wheat, Old Olive & Mossy Meadow.

I die cut both parts of the crate from scrap Basic White card and adhered it together using liquid glue. The die cut and then the Autumnal produce was tucked down into the crate. The crate was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Rustic Crate stamp set used with the All About Autumn designer series paper used to make an Autumnal card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Ringed With Nature stamp set was stamped in Pretty Peacock ink onto scrap Basic White card. I trimmed it down and added it to the crate. A ribbon bow and a trio of Brushed Metallic Dots completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Rustic Crate stamp set used with the All About Autumn designer series paper used to make an Autumnal card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

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A pretty floral anniversary card amde using the Cheerful Daisies stamp set and Dies and the Twisted Rope Embossing Folder by Stampin' Up!

Daisy Anniversary card

Posted on October 20, 2023October 8, 2023 by Mo Rootes

I shared a card on the 20^th May 2023, made using the lovely Cheerful Daisies bundle and I loved it so much that I am recreating it again today as an anniversary card using different colour and a different embossing folder.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the daisy card, you will need:

Bubble Bath card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pebbled Path card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Bubble Bath card – 5” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White, Bubble Bath and Pebbled Path card

I ran the panel of Bubble Bath card through the Cut & Emboss Machine with the Twisted Rope 3D Embossing Folder and using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, glued it to the Pebbled Path panel.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Cheerful Daisies stamp set and Dies used with the Twisted Rope Embossing Folder to make a pretty Anniversary card

A length of Black & White Gingham Ribbon was wrapped around the panel, secured on the back with Seal+ before it was glued to the Bubble Bath card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Cheerful Daisies stamp set and Dies used with the Twisted Rope Embossing Folder to make a pretty Anniversary card

I die cut the trio of daisies from scrap Basic White card and cut the flowers apart using sharp scissors. I die cut the base layer of the daisy from Pebbled Path card and the detailed flower from scrap Basic White card. I also stamped the flower centre in Moody Mauve ink onto scrap Bubble Bath card and die cut it out.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Cheerful Daisies stamp set and Dies used with the Twisted Rope Embossing Folder to make a pretty Anniversary card

A Blending Brush was used to add Moody Mauve ink to the centre of both white flower layers and to the flower centre. A Dimensional behind the flower centre held the two delicate flower layers together and a little liquid glue added them to the Pebbled Path layer. The whole piece was added to the card front. The leaves were tucked in behind the flower.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Cheerful Daisies stamp set and Dies used with the Twisted Rope Embossing Folder to make a pretty Anniversary card

The sentiment, from the Love For You stamp set, was stamped in Pebbled Path ink onto scrap Basic White card and trimmed out with Scissors. It was added to the card front using liquid glue

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Cheerful Daisies stamp set and Dies used with the Twisted Rope Embossing Folder to make a pretty Anniversary car

A Black and White Gingham Ribbon bow and a trio of Classic Matte Dots complete the card. I hope you like it.

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A pretty Halloween card for the made for the Halloween Blog Hop using the Pick of the Patch stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Halloween Pumpkin card for the Halloween Blog Hop

Posted on October 18, 2023October 9, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Halloween Blog Hop where we are sharing….. you’ve guessed it…… Halloween projects. I have made my card using the Pick of the Patch stamp set.

The colours in this card are:

To recreate the Halloween pumpkins card, you will need:

Pool Party card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Basic Black card – 5⅛” by 3⅜” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼” – rounded upper left corner
All About Autumn dsp – 3¼” by ¾”
All About Autumn dsp – 3¼” by ¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside – rounded upper left corner
Scrap Basic White card

Using a Blending Brush I lightly added Crushed Curry ink to the 5” by 3¼” panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pick of the Patch stamp set used to make a pretty Halloween card for the Halloween Blog Hop

I used Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive to glue the strips of All About Autumn dsp to the bottom of the 5” by 3¼” panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pick of the Patch stamp set used to make a pretty Halloween card for the Halloween Blog Hop

The adorable crow was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. The panel was then glued to the Basic Black panel and then to the Pool Party card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pick of the Patch stamp set used to make a pretty Halloween card for the Halloween Blog Hop

On scrap Basic White card, I stamped the 2 larger pumpkins, one in Pool Party and the other in Crushed Curry ink. The gourd was stamped in Pumpkin Pie ink. I didn’t get the punch so I fussy cut all the images out.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pick of the Patch stamp set used to make a pretty Halloween card for the Halloween Blog Hop

Th gourd and smaller pumpkin was glued to the card front. The face was stamped onto the largest pumpkin which was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pick of the Patch stamp set used to make a pretty Halloween card for the Halloween Blog Hop

I stamped the sentiment in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and added a trio of Glossy Dots completed the card.

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A Trio of Striped Botanical cards

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

Here are a trio of striped botanical cards inspired by cards made by Dena Rekow of the Creativity Cave. I love the look of this technique and wanted to use it to make an anniversary card for my husband.

Colours in these cards are:

To recreate these cards, you will need:

3 card bases – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner – I used Soft Sea Foam, Pool Party & Fresh Freesia
3 Basic Black card – 5⅛” by 3⅜” – rounded upper left corners
3 Basic White card – 5” by 3¼” – rounded upper left corners
3 coloured panels – 5” by 3¼” – rounded upper left corners – I used Soft Sea Foam, Pool Party & Fresh Freesia
3 Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corners

I used a Stamparatus to stamp the image from the Botanical layers stamp set, any stamp positioner would work. The 3 panels of 5” by 3¼” Basic White card and the coloured panels of the same size were mounted on the platform, one at a time and the image stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on each layer.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A trio of striped botanical cards made using the Botanical Layers stamp set

The coloured panels were then cut down in ½” increments starting at the bottom. The first ½” piece was discarded and the 3 other ½” strip in each colour were put to one side.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A trio of striped botanical cards made using the Botanical Layers stamp set

Taking one of the ½” strips from each colour, I lined them up on the stamped Basic White panels making sure that the pattern matched and glued them in place. This was repeated for all three panels.

The Botanical Layers stamp set by Stampin Up! used to make a trio of striped botanical card

www.crafty-rootes.com – A trio of striped botanical cards made using the Botanical Layers stamp set

The sentiments were stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and the panels all glued to the Basic Black layers. These were then mounted onto the card bases on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A trio of striped botanical cards made using the Botanical Layers stamp set

A trio of Classic Matte Dots completed the cards.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A trio of striped botanical cards made using the Botanical Layers stamp set

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The Saint Nicholas stamp set by Stampin' Up! used wiith a sketch to make a cute good old Saint Nick Christmas card for our team sketch challenge

Good Old Saint Nick card

Posted on October 16, 2023October 15, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing the card made for our team challenge which is based on a sketch. I have made my card using the Saint Nicholas stamp set.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the saint Nick card, you will need:

Cherry Cobbler card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Walk in the Forest dsp – Strips – 3⅝” long, no set width
Cherry Cobbler card – 4” by 3”
Basic White card – 3⅞” by 2⅞”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

Using the Christmas Tidings Embossing Folder I embossed the 5⅜” by 3⅝” panel of Basic White card and glued it to the Cherry Cobbler card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A good old Saint Nick Christmas card made using the Saint Nicholas stamp set and a sketch for our team sketch challenge

I used the same liquid glue to adhere the strips of dsp to the embossed panel.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A good old Saint Nick Christmas card made using the Saint Nicholas stamp set and a sketch for our team sketch challenge

The image of Saint Nick was stamped in Pebbled Path ink onto the smallest panel of Basic White card.

Saint Nick Christmas card made using the Saint Nicholas stamp set and a sketch for our team sketch challenge

The following Blends Alcohol Markers were used to colour in the image – Pool Party, Lost Lagoon, Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wheat, Crumb Cake, Smoky Slate Pebbled Path and the lightest Natural Tones Pen.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A good old Saint Nick Christmas card made using the Saint Nicholas stamp set and a sketch for our team sketch challenge

The decorated panel was glued to the smaller Cherry Cobbler panel. It was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A good old Saint Nick Christmas card made using the Saint Nicholas stamp set and a sketch for our team sketch challenge

The sentiment was stamped in Cherry Cobbler ink onto scrap Basic White card and trimmed it down before adding it to the card front.

A trio of Classic Matt Dots complete the card.

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A pretty Olive Christmas tree card made using the Beary Cute stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Olive Tree Christmas card

Posted on October 15, 2023October 9, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Today I have been playing with the Beary Cute stamp set and Beary Christmas dsp to make an Olive Tree Christmas card but I haven’t used a bear!

Colours in this card are:

Basic White

Very Vanilla

Old Olive

To recreate the olive tree card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Old Olive card – 3¼” by 2½”
Beary Christmas dsp – 5⅞” by ¾”
Beary Christmas dsp – 2⅜” by ¾”
Scrap Basic White card

I glued the long strip of Beary Christmas dsp to the Thick Basic White card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Beary Cute stamp set used to make a pretty Olive tree Christmas card

Using the Nested Essentials Dies I die cut a label from the Old Olive card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Beary Cute stamp set used to make a pretty Olive tree Christmas card

The smaller snowflake was stamped all over the Old Olive label using Old Olive ink. The small strip of dsp was then glued along the bottom of the label and the whole piece was mounted onto the card base on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Beary Cute stamp set used to make a pretty Olive tree Christmas card

The outline tree was stamped in Old Olive ink onto scrap Basic White card and the detail added using the same ink. I then fussy cut the tree out and added it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Beary Cute stamp set used to make a pretty Olive tree Christmas card

The sentiment was stamped in Old Olive ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Beary Cute stamp set used to make a pretty Olive tree Christmas card

A trio of Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins finished the card.

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A merry tree Christmas card made for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop using the Merriest Trees stamp set and Dies used with the Walk in the Forest dsp by Stampin' Up!

Merry Tree card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

Posted on October 14, 2023October 13, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop where we are sharing projects inspired by a sketch. I have used the Merriest Trees stamp set and Dies along with the Walk in the Forest dsp to make my card.

Colours in this project are:

To recreate the merriest trees card, you will need:

Old Olive card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Misty Moonlight card – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – one for the inside
Walk in the Forest dsp – 5 ¾” long – I cut 2 at ½” wide and 1 at ¼” wide
Basic White strip – ¼” wide
Scrap Basic White card & Distressed Gold

I used Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive to adhere the strips of designer series paper (dsp) to one of the 5½” by 3¾” panels of Basic White. The panel was then glued to the Misty Moonlight panel and then to the Old Olive card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Merriest Trees stamp set and Dies used with the Walk in the Forest dsp to make a merry card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

The Christmas Tree, from the Merriest Trees stamp set was stamped in 2^nd generation Old Olive ink onto scrap Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Merriest Trees stamp set and Dies used with the Walk in the Forest dsp to make a merry card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

Using full strength Old Olive ink I stamped the detail of the tree over the top of the previously stamped image. The tree was then die cut using the 2^nd largest tree die from the Merriest Trees Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Merriest Trees stamp set and Dies used with the Walk in the Forest dsp to make a merry card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

The tree was added to the card front on Dimensionals. A star, die cut from scrap Distressed Gold paper and added to the top of the tree.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Merriest Trees stamp set and Dies used with the Walk in the Forest dsp to make a merry card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped in Old Olive ink onto the thin strip of Basic White which I then cut down before adding it to the card front. A trio of Blooming Pearls completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Merriest Trees stamp set and Dies used with the Walk in the Forest dsp to make a merry card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

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Angie McKenzie ● Leonie Stuart ● Aurélie Fabre

Karen Henderson ● Jan Musselman ● Shel Anderson

Judith Patterson ● Mo Rootes ● Teri West

Chris Smith ● Annette Ball ● Vickie Littlewood

Tricia Butts ● Danielle Kassing

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A card made using the Autumn Leaves dies and using scraps of the All About Autumn dsp by Stampin' Up! for the Stamp 'N Hop Blog Hop

Scrappy Leaf card for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

Posted on October 14, 2023October 13, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop where we are sharing projects made using scraps. I have made my card using the beautiful Autumn Dies and scraps of All About Autumn dsp.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the scrappy leaf card, you will need:

Moody Mauve card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
All About Autumn dsp – 5⅛” by 3⅜” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼”– rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 3¼” by 3¼” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”- for the inside – rounded upper left corner
All About Autumn dsp – strips ¼” and ⅜” inch wide and different lengths

I covered the square of Basic White card with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive and laid the strips of All About Autumn designer Series Paper (dsp) across the panel at a diagonal and making sure to butt the strips tightly up against each other.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The All About Autumn dsp and the Autumn Leaves dies used to make a card from scraps for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

The excess dsp was then trimmed off using Scissors.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The All About Autumn dsp and the Autumn Leaves dies used to make a card from scraps for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

The large maple leaf was cut from the centre of the striped panel using the large maple leaf die, from the Autumn Leaves die set.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The All About Autumn dsp and the Autumn Leaves dies used to make a card from scraps for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

From the leaf over scraps, I die cut 4 mores smaller leaves.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The All About Autumn dsp and the Autumn Leaves dies used to make a card from scraps for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

A length of the gorgeous Copper Ribbon was wrapped around the 5” by 3¼” panel of Basic White card and secured on the back with Tear ‘n Tape.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The All About Autumn dsp and the Autumn Leaves dies used to make a card from scraps for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

The large die cut leaf added over top of the ribbon on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The All About Autumn dsp and the Autumn Leaves dies used to make a card from scraps for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Throughout the Year stamp set, was stamped below the leaf in Pretty Peacock ink. The whole piece was added to the panel of All About Autumn dsp and glued to the front of the Moody Mauve card base.