A pretty stripy milkshake themed card made using the Share a Milkshake stamp set and dies by Stampin' Up!

Stripy Milkshake card

Posted on June 13, 2023June 3, 2023 by Mo Rootes

I have been playing with the Share a Milkshake stamp set and dies to make a pretty card for a friend.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the stripy milkshake card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Lost lagoon card – 5⅞” by 2½”
Basic White card – 5⅞” by 1⅞”
Pebbled Path card – 4½” by 3”
Basic White card – 3¾” by 2”
Pebbled Path card – 3” by ¼”
Scrap Basic White and Silver Foil

Taking the long thin pot from the Earthen Textures stamp set and stamped it sideways down the 5⅞” by 1⅞” panel of Basic White card in full strength and 2^nd generation Leon Lolly ink to make this really cool texture. I added stripes using the long twiggy stem from one of the stamps from the same stamp set using Pebbled Path ink. I saw this technique in a Youtube video by fellow demonstrator Sarine Zijderveld.

Milkshake stamp set and dies by Stampin’ Up! used to make a pretty stripy milkshake themed card

Using the Basic Borders Dies, I die cut a decorated edge into the 5⅞” by 2½” panel of Lost Lagoon card. I stripy piece was then glued to the Lost Lagoon panel before being added to the Thick Basic White card base using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Share a Milkshake stamp set and dies by Stampin’ Up! used to make a pretty stripy milkshake themed card

I stamped the milkshake glass onto scrap Basic White card in Lost Lagoon ink and added the solid image in 2^nd generation (stamped off) Lost Lagoon. The ice cream scoops were then stamped in Lemon Lolly and Daffodil Delight inks. All of these images were then die cut using the Share a Milkshake Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Share a Milkshake stamp set and dies by Stampin’ Up! used to make a pretty stripy milkshake themed card

Using the Countryside Corner Dies I cut 2 labels from the Pebbled Path and Basic White and adhered them together using the liquid glue. The label was added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Share a Milkshake stamp set and dies by Stampin’ Up! used to make a pretty stripy milkshake themed card

I then glued the die cut pieces to the die cut labels and added a spoon die cut from scrap Silver Foil card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Share a Milkshake stamp set and dies by Stampin’ Up! used to make a pretty stripy milkshake themed card

The sentiment, from the Sending Smiles stamp set was stamped in Versamark ink onto the thin strip of Pebbled Path card, covered with White Embossing Powder and heat set. I trimmed it down with Scissors and added it to the card front.

A trio of Glossy Dots completed the card.

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A card made for a team training swap and based on a sketch using the It's a Science stamp set and Masterfully Made dsp by Stampin' Up

It’s A Science Team Training Swap card

Posted on June 11, 2023June 3, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing the swap cards made for our recent team training event. We were asked to make 6 identical cards based on a sketch provided by our lovely team leader – Mikaela Titheridge. I used the microscope from the It’s a Science stamp set and the gorgeous Masterfully Made designer Series Paper to make my card.

Colours used to make this card;

To recreate the microscope card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Lemon Lime Twist card – 4¼” by 3⅞”
Masterfully Made dsp – 5¼” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 2½” by 2½”
Lost Lagoon card – 2¾” by ½”

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the Lemon Lime Twist card to the front of the Thick Basic White card bas.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – It’s a Science stamp set by Stampin’ Up! used with the Masterfully Made dsp to make a card for a team training swap card

The panel of Masterfully Made dsp was then added overtop using the same liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – It’s a Science stamp set by Stampin’ Up! used with the Masterfully Made dsp to make a card for a team training swap card

I stamped the microscope image in Pretty Peacock ink onto the square of Basic White card and coloured it in using Lemon, Lime Twist, Lost Lagoon and Pretty Peacock Blends Pens. The panel was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – It’s a Science stamp set by Stampin’ Up! used with the Masterfully Made dsp to make a card for a team training swap card

A sentiment from the Textured Floral stamp set was then stamped onto the strip of Lost Lagoon card in Pretty Peacock ink. This was added to the card front with a Dimensional on the right and glue on the left.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – It’s a Science stamp set by Stampin’ Up! used with the Masterfully Made dsp to make a card for a team training swap card

A trio of Tinsel Gems completed the card. I hope you like it.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – It’s a Science stamp set by Stampin’ Up! used with the Masterfully Made dsp to make a card for a team training swap card

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A red textured flower card for the Stamping Inkspirations Tic Tac Toe Blog Hop challenge using the Textured Floral stamp set and dies by Stampin' Up!

Red Textured Floral card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

Posted on June 10, 2023June 11, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop where we are sharing projects inspired by a tic tac toe board. I have chosen to use the Textured Floral stamp set and the bottom line – red – circle – twine.

Colours used in this card are:

Basic White

Sweet Sorbet

Basic Black

To recreate the red textured floral card, you will need:

Sweet Sorbet card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Sweet Sorbert card – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic White card – 3½” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

Using the Twisted Rope Embossing Folder, I embossed the 5½” by 3¾” panel of Sweet Sorbet and wrapped the Black Twine around twice before adding the panel to the Sweet Sorbet card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Textured Floral stamp set used to make a red textured flower card for the Stamping Inkspirations Tic Tac Toe Blog Hop challenge

I die cut the largest stitched circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies from the square of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Textured Floral stamp set used to make a red textured flower card for the Stamping Inkspirations Tic Tac Toe Blog Hop challenge

The large flower and medium sized flower, from the Textured Floral stamp set were then stamped in Sweet Sorbet ink onto scrap Basic White card, these were die cut using the co-ordinating Textured Floral Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Textured Floral stamp set used to make a red textured flower card for the Stamping Inkspirations Tic Tac Toe Blog Hop challenge

The group of leaves were then stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and die cut using the same dies. The flowers and leaves were then added, using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, t the stitched circle. The circle was then mounted onto the card base using Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Textured Floral stamp set used to make a red textured flower card for the Stamping Inkspirations Tic Tac Toe Blog Hop challenge

The sentiment, from the It’s a Science stamp set, was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto scrap Basic White card. I trimmed it out using Scissors and added it to the card front with liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Textured Floral stamp set used to make a red textured flower card for the Stamping Inkspirations Tic Tac Toe Blog Hop challenge

A black twine bow and trio of Classic Matte Dots completed the card.

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A flap-over, diagonal front, fun fold card made using the Crafting With You stamp set and dies and the Bright & Beautiful dsp by Stampin' Up!

Flap Over, Diagonal Fold Card for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

Posted on June 10, 2023June 9, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop where we are sharing fun fold cards. I am not sure what the name of the fun fold card I am sharing is, so I am calling it a flap-over, diagonal front card and I made it using the Crafting With You stamp set.

Main colours in this project are:

To recreate the flap-over, diagonal front card, you will need:

Azure Afternoon card base – 11¾” by 4⅜ – scored at 5⅞”
Bright & Beautiful dsp – 5 ¾” by 4”
Bright and Beautiful dsp – 5½” by 4” – cut in half from bottom right to upper left to form a triangle
Lemon Lime Twist card – 7” by 3½” – scored at 3½”
Basic White card – 3¼” by 3¼” x 2
Scrap Basic White card

I began by Folding and burnishing the Azure Afternoon card base on the scoreline, I then opened the card up again, and cut from the bottom of the front panel to the scoreline.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Crafting With You stamp set and dies used with the Bright & Beautiful designer series paper to make a flap-over, diagonal front fun fold card

The larger piece of Bright & Beautiful dsp was then glued to the back of the card front. I placed the triangular piece of dsp onto the card front, trimmed it down to fit and glued it in place.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Crafting With You stamp set and dies used with the Bright & Beautiful designer series paper to make a flap-over, diagonal front fun fold card

Taking one of the masks from the Artistic Mix pack, place it onto one of the Basic White panels and added Lemon Lolly ink using a Blending Brush.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Crafting With You stamp set and dies used with the Bright & Beautiful designer series paper to make a flap-over, diagonal front fun fold card

The sentiment was stamped in Azure Afternoon ink onto the inked panel which was then glued to the front of the Lemon Lime Twist panel.

I used Blueberry Bushel ink to stamp the image of the die-cutting machine, from the Crafting With You stamp set onto scrap Basic White card. This was then die cut using the Crafting With You Dies and added to the inked panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Crafting With You stamp set and dies used with the Bright & Beautiful designer series paper to make a flap-over, diagonal front fun fold card

Tiny flowers from the same stamp set were stamped in Azure Afternoon ink onto the remaining panel of Basic White card and adhered it inside the small Lemon Lime twist card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Crafting With You stamp set and dies used with the Bright & Beautiful designer series paper to make a flap-over, diagonal front fun fold card

The small card base was then glued to the inside of the Azure Afternoon card base with the front coming over the diagonal panel.

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

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Crafting With You stamp set and dies used with the Bright & Beautiful designer series paper to make a flap-over, diagonal front fun fold card

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Azure Blue Daisies card

Posted on June 9, 2023May 29, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Here is another card made using the gorgeous Cheerful Daisies stamp set. I don’t see any reason why you can’t have vivid azure blue daisies, do you?

Colours used in this card:

Basic White

Azure Afternoon

Lemon Lime Twist

To recreate the azure blue daisies card, you will need:

Azure Afternoon card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 4¾” by 3¼”
Lemon Lime Twist card – 4⅝” by 3⅛”
Basic White card – 4½” by 3”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”
Scrap Basic White card

I stamped the infill smaller daisy image in Azure Afternoon ink, randomly, all over the Basic White panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The cheerful Daisies stamp set used with Azure Afternoon and Lemon Lime Twist inks to make an azure blue daisies card

The flower centres were stamped in Lemon Lime Twist ink

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The cheerful Daisies stamp set used with Azure Afternoon and Lemon Lime Twist inks to make an azure blue daisies card

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the stamped layer to the Lemon Lime Twist panel and then to the 4¾” by 3¼” layer of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The cheerful Daisies stamp set used with Azure Afternoon and Lemon Lime Twist inks to make an azure blue daisies card

A length of Lemon Lime Twist Ribbon was wrapped around the whole piece, secured on the back with Seal +. The panel was then added to the card base on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The cheerful Daisies stamp set used with Azure Afternoon and Lemon Lime Twist inks to make an azure blue daisies card

The sentiment was stamped in Azure Afternoon ink onto scrap Basic White card and it was added to the card front with a dimensional on the right and glue on the left.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The cheerful Daisies stamp set used with Azure Afternoon and Lemon Lime Twist inks to make an azure blue daisies card

A ribbon bow and a trio of Tinsel Gems completed the card.

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A card using the 2023 - 2025 In Colors and It's a Science stamp setby Stampin' Up! made for the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

It’s A Science card

Posted on June 8, 2023May 29, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop where we are sharing projects made using the 2023 – 2025 In Colors. I have used the It’s A Science stamp set to make a card for my son in law who is a chemical engineering graduate.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the it’s a science card, you will need:

Boho Blue card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” for the inside
Wild Wheat card – 2½” by 2½” – cut in half diagonally
Basic White card – 2¾” by 2¾” – cut in half diagonally

Using the wood plank image from the Lazy Days stamp set I stamped along the bottom of the smaller Basic White panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The It’s a Science stamp set used to make a card for the 2023 – 2025 In Color, Stamping Dreams Blog Hop challenge

Having lined the images of the microscope and beakers up on my grid paper, making sure the bottoms lined up and picked them up using the I block – the microscope did stick out over the top but stamped well. I inked up the images with Pebbled Path ink and stamped it onto the smaller panel of Basic White panel above the wood planks.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The It’s a Science stamp set used to make a card for the 2023 – 2025 In Color, Stamping Dreams Blog Hop challenge

Using the Blends Alcohol Pens I coloured in the images, I used the color lifter to add ‘light’ to the beakers.

I added Pebbled Path ink to the bottom of the panel using a Blending Brush and another brush to add Boho Blue ink to the top and sides of the same panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The It’s a Science stamp set used to make a card for the 2023 – 2025 In Color, Stamping Dreams Blog Hop challenge

The triangles of Wild Wheat were then glued to the upper left and lower right corners of the stamped panel. The Basic White triangles were added next and the whole piece was mounted onto the Boho Blue card base on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The It’s a Science stamp set used to make a card for the 2023 – 2025 In Color, Stamping Dreams Blog Hop challenge

A couple of 2023 – 2025 In Color Dots completed the card.

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The Masterfully Made dsp and Cheerful Daisies Dies used to make a beautiful floral card made for a team tic tac toe challenge

Daisy Tic Tac Toe card for a team Challenge

Posted on June 7, 2023June 6, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing a card made for a team challenge inspired by a Tic Tac Toe board. I have chosen to use the right hand, vertical column – DSP, Ink Blending, Birthday combined with the Masterfully Made dsp and Cheerful Daisies Dies.

Colours in this project are:

To recreate the daisy, tic tac toe card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – rounded upper left corner
Masterfully Made dsp – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corner
Masterfully Made dsp – 5¼” by 3½” – rounded upper left corner
Scrap Basic White card

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the larger piece to Masterfully Made dsp to the Thick Basic White card base. The smaller piece of dsp was added overtop using the same liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A beautiful floral card made for a team tic tac toe challenge using the Masterfully Made dsp and Cheerful Daisies Dies

The gorgeous daisy was die cut from scrap Basic White card using the Cheerful Daisies Dies. I also die cut a couple of sprigs from the same scrap card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A beautiful floral card made for a team tic tac toe challenge using the Masterfully Made dsp and Cheerful Daisies Dies

Berry Burst ink was used to stamp the daisy centre and die cut it using the same set of dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A beautiful floral card made for a team tic tac toe challenge using the Masterfully Made dsp and Cheerful Daisies Dies

A Blending Brush was used to apply Berry Burst ink to 2 parts of the flower and to the flower centre.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A beautiful floral card made for a team tic tac toe challenge using the Masterfully Made dsp and Cheerful Daisies Dies

I assembled the daisy using liquid glue and added it to the card front on Dimensionals. The sprigs were tucked behind.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A beautiful floral card made for a team tic tac toe challenge using the Masterfully Made dsp and Cheerful Daisies Dies

The sentiment, from the Best Family Ever was stamped in Pretty Peacock ink onto scrap Basic White card. I trimmed it out with Scissors and added it to the card front.

Such a pretty card. I hope you like it.

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A floating panel card for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop fun fold challenge made using the So Refreshing stamp set and dies by Stampin' Up!

So Refreshing Floating Panel card for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

Posted on June 6, 2023May 29, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop where we are sharing fun fold cards. Love fun folds and today I am sharing a floating panel card made using the So Refreshing stamp set and inspired by Susan Campfield – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cn3Lrs-aNu4.

The colours used in this card are:

To recreate the so refreshing card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 2 1/16” and 4⅛”
Stargazing dsp – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Stargazing dsp – 5⅝” by 1⅞” x 2
Basic White card – 5” by 3½”
Basic White card – 4” by 3”
Basic White card – 3” by 2” – scored at ¾”, 1½”, 2¼”
Scrap Basic White card

I folded and burnished the score lines on the Thick Basic White card base and glued the panels of Stargazing dsp to the card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The So Refreshing stamp set and dies used to make a floating panel card for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop fun fold challenge

Using the Scalloped Contour Dies, I die cut rectangles from 5” by 3½” and 4” by 3” panels of Basic White card. I trimmed off the left side of the larger rectangle. Using a Blending Brush, I added Berry Burst ink, lightly around the edges of both of the scalloped rectangles. The sentiment was then stamped at the top of the smaller rectangle in Berry Burst ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The So Refreshing stamp set and dies used to make a floating panel card for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop fun fold challenge

The outline of the jug was stamped in Pebbled Path ink onto scrap Basic White card and added the infill in Lemon Lime Twist ink. The glass was stamped next in Pebbled Path ink and added the infill using the same Lemon Lime Twist ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The So Refreshing stamp set and dies used to make a floating panel card for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop fun fold challenge

The outline limes, outline leaves and slice of lime were all stamped in Granny Apple Green ink and the infill of the leaves and limes in Lemon Lime Twist ink all on Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The So Refreshing stamp set and dies used to make a floating panel card for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop fun fold challenge

The spray of flowers was stamped on scrap Basic White card, the stem and leaves in Granny Apple Green, outline flowers in Berry Burst ink and infill flowers in Bubble Bath ink. I stamped an extra flower and trimmed it out using Scissors.

The two scalloped rectangles were then decorated with all the die cut pieces.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The So Refreshing stamp set and dies used to make a floating panel card for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop fun fold challenge

The larger rectangle with the cut down side was then inserted onto the back panel. I didn’t do this correctly………. I didn’t actually watch Susan’s video to the end as I thought I knew what she had done……….. haven’t we all made that mistake. What I should have done was fold in the two outer pieces of the 3” by 2” panel and place them, folded side down, straddling the scoreline and adhering them with a strong adhesive. The rectangle panel should then be glued to the left had side.

The smaller rectangle is then added to the front piece with glue only on the left side.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The So Refreshing stamp set and dies used to make a floating panel card for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop fun fold challenge

The card was completed using a scattering of Festive Pearls.

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A pretty moth themed, thinking of you card made using the Night of Flight stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Night of Flight Moth card

Posted on June 4, 2023May 29, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Here is a pretty card featuring one of the moths from the Night of Flight stamp set.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the moth card, you will need:

Bubble Bath card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Moody Mauve card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 5 ½” by 3¾”

I stamped the moth in Pebbled Path ink onto the smaller panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Night of Flight stamp set used to make a pretty moth themed, thinking of you card

Using the following Blends Pens I coloured in the image – Bubble Bath, Moody Mauve, Smoky Slate and Gray Granite

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Night of Flight stamp set used to make a pretty moth themed, thinking of you card

The decorated panel was glued to the Moody Mauve panel and a piece of Sweet Sorbet Open Weave Metallic Ribbon was wrapped around the upper right and lower left corners.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Night of Flight stamp set used to make a pretty moth themed, thinking of you card

The panel was added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Night of Flight stamp set used to make a pretty moth themed, thinking of you card

A trio of 2023 – 2025 In Color Dots completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Night of Flight stamp set used to make a pretty moth themed, thinking of you card

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Perched In a Tree stamp set and Aspen Dies by Stampin' Up! and used to make a card for the Stamping With Friends partial die cutting challenge Blog Hop

Partial Die Cut Bird card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Posted on June 3, 2023May 29, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are sharing projects featuring partial die-cutting techniques. I have chosen to use the Aspen dies and the Perched In A Tree stamp set to make a get well card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the partial die cut bird card, you will need:

Lemon Lime Twist card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Stargazing dsp – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”

The bird from the Perched In A Tree stamp set was stamped in Pebbled Path ink onto the 5” by 3½” panel of Basic White card. I placed the bird die in position and used a bit of washi tape to secure it in position. In the Cut and Emboss Machine I placed the top C plate in position covering only the top of the bird and stopping at the feet. I ran it through and then cut off the excess card either side of the bird with my trimmer.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Aspen Dies and Perched In a Tree stamp set used to make a card for the Stamping With Friends partial die cutting challenge Blog Hop

Using the following Blends Pens I coloured in the bird – Petal Pink, Lemon Lime Twist, Pebbled path and the Color Lifter.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Aspen Dies and Perched In a Tree stamp set used to make a card for the Stamping With Friends partial die cutting challenge Blog Hop

I added the branch from the Sweet Songbird stamp set in 2^nd generation Pecan Pie ink and added leaves in Granny Apple Green ink. At this point I decided I would cut down the image using the largest of the stitched circles from the Stylish Shapes Dies. I used a Blending Brush to add a little Boho Blue ink to the semicircle which helps to ground the piece.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Aspen Dies and Perched In a Tree stamp set used to make a card for the Stamping With Friends partial die cutting challenge Blog Hop

The panel of Stargazing dsp was adhered to the 5¼” by 3½” panel of Basic White card using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Aspen Dies and Perched In a Tree stamp set used to make a card for the Stamping With Friends partial die cutting challenge Blog Hop

I wrapped 2 lengths of Parakeet Party Metallic Open Weave around the panel securing them on the back with Seal+ and added some of the Lime Lime Twist Ribbon from the Duo pack in between. The panel was then glued to the Lemon Lime Twist card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Aspen Dies and Perched In a Tree stamp set used to make a card for the Stamping With Friends partial die cutting challenge Blog Hop

The die cut bird was then added over the ribbon on Dimensionals. And a trio of 2023 – 2025 In Color Dots were added around the topper.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Aspen Dies and Perched In a Tree stamp set used to make a card for the Stamping With Friends partial die cutting challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Ringed With Nature stamp set was stamped onto scrap Pebbled Path card in Versamark ink, covered with White Embossing Powder and heat set. The panel was then trimmed down with Scissors and added to the card front.

A very bright and cheerful card. I hope you like it.

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