A masculine birthday card made using a sketch for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop using the Forever Forest stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Forever Forest Birthday card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Posted on August 26, 2024August 15, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop where we are sharing projects inspired by a sketch. I have used the Forever Forest stamp set to make my birthday card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the forever forest birthday card, you will need:

Lost Lagoon card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Thoughtful Journey dsp – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Bright & Beautiful dsp – 4⅛” by 2”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

I adhered the panel of Thoughtful Journey dsp to the 5¼” by 3½” layer of Basic White card. The panel was then added to the Lost Lagoon card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Forever Forest stamp set used with a card sketch to make a masculine birthday card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The row of trees from the Forever Forest stamp set was stamped in Pretty Peacock ink onto the strip of Bright & Beautiful dsp.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Forever Forest stamp set used with a card sketch to make a masculine birthday card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

I used the ‘ground’ image from the Trucking Along stamp set to give the trees something to stand on. The stamped strip was then given banner ends using Scissors. The strip was then glued to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Forever Forest stamp set used with a card sketch to make a masculine birthday card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Something Fancy stamp set was stamped in Pretty Peacock ink onto scrap Basic White card. This was trimmed down with my Paper Trimmer and added to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Forever Forest stamp set used with a card sketch to make a masculine birthday card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

A trio of Transparent Adhesive-backed Gems completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Forever Forest stamp set used with a card sketch to make a masculine birthday card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

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A masculine birthday card inspired by a sketch and/or colour challenge for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop using the Trusty Tools stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Tools Birthday card – Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

Posted on August 22, 2024August 12, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop where we are creating based on a Sketch and /or colour inspiration. I have made my card using the Trusty Tools stamp set.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the tools birthday card, you will need:

Garden Green card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Blueberry Bushel card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Blueberry Bushel card – 2¾” by ⅝”
Gray Granite card – 2¾” by ½”

I randomly stamped the outline tools using either Gray Granit or Pecan Pie ink onto the smaller panel of Basic White.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Trusty Tools stamp set used to make a masculine birthday card inspired by a sketch and/or colour challenge for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

Using Peach Pie, Granny Apple Green, Garden Green or Blueberry Bushel ink I stamped the infill images. The stamped panel was the adhered to the layer of Blueberry Bushel and mounted onto the Garden Green card base using Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Trusty Tools stamp set used to make a masculine birthday card inspired by a sketch and/or colour challenge for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Simply Said stamp set was stamped in Versamark ink onto the strip of Gray Granite card. I covered it with Black Embossing Powder and heat set it.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Trusty Tools stamp set used to make a masculine birthday card inspired by a sketch and/or colour challenge for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

The sentiment strip was added to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Trusty Tools stamp set used to make a masculine birthday card inspired by a sketch and/or colour challenge for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

To complete the card I added a trio of Transparent Adhesive Backed Gems.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Trusty Tools stamp set used to make a masculine birthday card inspired by a sketch and/or colour challenge for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

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The Layered Floral 3D Embossing Folderfrom Stampin' Up! used to make a pretty embossed yellow flowers birthday card

Embossed Yellow Flowers card

Posted on August 18, 2024August 11, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing a softly, pretty water coloured floral card made using the Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder and Set2 of the Watercolor Pencils.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the berry burst layered florals card, you will need:

Daffodil Delight card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic Black card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Daffodil Delight card

Using the Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder I embossed the 5¼” by 3¾” panel of Basic White card

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty embossed yellow flowers birthday card made using the Layered Floral 3D Embossing Folder

Using the Crushed Curry watercolor pencil, I scribbled colour onto the petals of the smaller flowers. The centres of the flowers were coloured using the Flirty Flamingo watercolor pencil. I used a Blender Pen to soften and smooth out the colour.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty embossed yellow flowers birthday card made using the Layered Floral 3D Embossing Folder

The embossed panel was then glued to the Basic Black layer and a length of Black & White Gingham Ribbon was wrapped around the panel before it was adhered to the daffodil Delight card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty embossed yellow flowers birthday card made using the Layered Floral 3D Embossing Folder

The sentiment, from the Textured Florals stamp set was stamped onto scrap Daffodil Delight card using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and then die cut out using the Stylish Shapes Dies. I used Dimensionals to add it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty embossed yellow flowers birthday card made using the Layered Floral 3D Embossing Folder

A ribbon bow was added with a Mini Glue Dot to finish the card.

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Multiple cards made for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop using the City Sights card kit from Stampin' Up!

City Sights Kit – Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Posted on August 17, 2024August 9, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are showcasing some of our super affordable and versatile kit collection. The City Sights Kit was one of the raffle prizes offered at my recent Stamp-A-Stack and I like to create projects using the raffle prizes to show the versatility and alternative ways to use the supplies.

Colours used in these cards are:

Extra cardstock used for the alternative cards:

Card Bases – Basic Beige, Boho Blue & Pebbled Path
Layers and die cuts – Basic White, Boho Blue, Pebbled Path & Basic Black

These are the cards made up as per the instructions in the kit.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The City Sights card kit from Stampin’ Up used to make multiple cards for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

These are the alternative cards I designed, I hope you like them.

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The Sea Turtles stamp set by Stampin' Up! used to make a trio of cards for my August 2024 classes

Sea Turtle Classes

Posted on August 16, 2024August 9, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing the cards I designed for my August classes using the Sea Turtles stamp set. This is a reversible stamp set where you can used both the front and the back of each stamp.

Colours used in these projects are:

Baby Turtles card

Pool Party card – 8¾” by 4⅛”– scored at 5⅞”
Calypso Coral – 5⅞” by 1” – Embossed using one of the Basics 3D Embossing Folders
Summer Splash – 5⅞” by ⅛”
Pecan Pie – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White – 5” by 3¼”
Pool Party – 3¼” by ⅜”
Calypso Coral – 3¼” by ¼”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾”

I took 2 damp baby wipes, folded them in half, one on top of the other and placed them inside an empty stamp case. You can use anything firm and waterproof such as a plate or the glass mat. Onto the folded up baby wipes I added about 10 – 12 drops of Calypso Coral re-inker, 10 – 12 drops of Coastal Cabana re-inker and 8 – 10 drops of Pecan Pie re-inker. The dots gradually sread, filling the space between them.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Cards created for my August 2024 classes using the Sea Turtles stamp set

We pressed the baby turtle image onto the inked baby wipes and stamped it randomly all over the 5” by 3¼” piece of Basic White card.

The back of the ‘bubble’ image was inked with Pool Party, stamped off twice then stamped over the stamped baby turtles to give the illusion of water. This was repeated all over the panel. The inked panel was then glued to the Pecan Pie panel.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Cards created for my August 2024 classes using the Sea Turtles stamp set

We glued the embossed Calypso Coral strip to the front of the Pool Party card front. The thin strip of Summer Splash was glued next to it and the stamped panel added overtop on Dimensionals.

The sentiment, from the Attention Shoppers stamp set was stamped in Pecan Pie ink onto the strip of Pool Party card. The strip of Calypso Coral card was adhered to the back with a little peeking out the bottom. The sentiment piece was glued to the card front. A white Baker’s Twine bow finished the card.

Starfish Card

Calypso Coral card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Summer Splash – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White – 5” by 3¼”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾”
Scrap Basic White

The bubble image was stamped, twice onto the 5” by 3¼” panel of Basic White card in Pool Party ink. The sentiment was stamped underneath in Summer Splash ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Cards created for my August 2024 classes using the Sea Turtles stamp set

The shoal of fish were stamped in Calypso Coral, swimming in both directions. The stamped panel was then adhered to the Summer Splash panel and then to the Calypso Coral card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Cards created for my August 2024 classes using the Sea Turtles stamp set

On scrap Basic White card we stamped 2 large starfish and 3 small starfish with Peach Pie ink. These were then fussy cut out and added to the card front, some on Dimensionals.

Large Turtle Card

Summer Slash card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pecan Pie – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White – 5” by 3¼”
Basic White – 5¼” by 3½”
Scrap Basic White

Using a Blending Brush, we added Summer Splash ink to the centre of the 5” by 3¼” Basic White panel. The fish were then stamped in Peach Pie ink and the sentiment stamped in Pecan Pie ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Cards created for my August 2024 classes using the Sea Turtles stamp set

The panel was then glued to the Summer Splash card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Cards created for my August 2024 classes using the Sea Turtles stamp set

The turtle was stamped onto scrap Basic White card in Pecan Pie ink. We fussy cut the turtle out and mounted it onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Cards created for my August 2024 classes using the Sea Turtles stamp set

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Butterflies and Leaves Birthday Card

Posted on August 13, 2024August 6, 2024 by Mo Rootes

I have been playing with the Spotlight on Nature stamp set and have made a pretty butterfly & leaves birthday card.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the butterfly and leaves card, you will need:

Petal Pink card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Lost Lagoon card – 4⅛” by 3”
Basic White card – 3½” by 3½”
Basic White card – 1¼” by 1¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

Using the small cross hatch image I randomly stamped all over the Petal Pink card base using Petal Pink ink. The lost Lagoon panel was then adhered to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Spotlight on Nature stamp set used to make a pretty butterflies and leaves birthday card

Using Memento Tuxedo Black ink, I randomly stamped the leafy spray onto the 3½” by 3½” square of Basic White card. I coloured the leaves in using Lost Lagoon.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Spotlight on Nature stamp set used to make a pretty butterflies and leaves birthday card

The butterfly was added with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and coloured using Petal Pink and Poppy Parade Blends Pens.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Spotlight on Nature stamp set used to make a pretty butterflies and leaves birthday card

The stamped panel was then embossed using one of the 3D Basic’s Embossing Folder. This was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Spotlight on Nature stamp set used to make a pretty butterflies and leaves birthday card

The sentiment, from the Attention Shoppers stamp set was stamped onto Basic White card in Lost Lagoon ink. I trimmed the sentiment out and tucked it under the raised panel.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Spotlight on Nature stamp set used to make a pretty butterflies and leaves birthday card

A trio of Rainbow Adhesive Dots finished the card.

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A pretty birthday card made using the Delicate Forest stamp set by Stampin' Up! - Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

Delicate Forest Retiform card – Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

Posted on August 6, 2024July 30, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop where we are sharing projects featuring either the retiform or collage techniques. I have used the pretty Delicate Forest stamp set to make my card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the delicate forest retiform card, you will need:

Coastal Cabana card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic Black card – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic White card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White and Basic Black card

Using Masking Paper, I masked off the upper left corner of the 5¼” by 3½” piece of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Delicate Forest stamp set used with the retiform technique to make a pretty birthday card – Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

I used Blending Brushes to add Boho Blue, Coastal Cabana and Highland Heather ink to the exposed area. With the masking paper still in place I stamped the image from the Delicate Details stamp set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. The masking paper was then removed.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Delicate Forest stamp set used with the retiform technique to make a pretty birthday card – Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

The pieces of masking paper were moved around the panel of Basic White card and the exposed areas were inked using the same three colours. The same image was stamped in each space.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Delicate Forest stamp set used with the retiform technique to make a pretty birthday card – Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

The stamped panel was glued to the Basic White layer and then to the Basic Black panel. A length of checked ribbon was wrapped around the whole piece and secured it in place with Sellotape on the back.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Delicate Forest stamp set used with the retiform technique to make a pretty birthday card – Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Simply Said stamp set was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto scrap Basic White card. It was punched out using the Hexagon Punch. I punched another label from scrap Basic Black card. I cut it in half and glued the two black pieces to the back of the Basic White label. The label was added to the card base on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Delicate Forest stamp set used with the retiform technique to make a pretty birthday card – Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

A ribbon bow and a trio of 2023 – 2025 In Color Dots finished the card.

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The Filled With Love stamp set and co-ordinating Dies from Stampin' Up! used to make a colourful birthday card for a child

Filled With Love card

Posted on August 4, 2024August 4, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Today I have made a pretty birthday card made using the Filled With Love stamp set and the Painted Texture Embossing Folder.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate then filled with love card, you will need:

Lemon Lolly card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Berry Burst card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

Using the Painted Texture Embossing Folder, I embossed the 5¼” by 3½” panel of Basic White card. I adhered the embossed panel to the Berry Burst layer.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A colourful birthday card for a child made using the Filled With Love stamp set and Dies

On scrap Basic White card, I stamped the cart with Pecan Pie ink and the wheels with Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A colourful birthday card for a child made using the Filled With Love stamp set and Dies

The handle of the cart was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and the outline of the presents and cake were stamped using the same ink onto the scrap Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A colourful birthday card for a child made using the Filled With Love stamp set and Dies

All of the stamped pieces were cut out using the Filled With Love Dies. Using the following Blends Pens I coloured in the image – Lemon Lolly, Bubble Bath, Berry Burst and Azure Afternoon.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A colourful birthday card for a child made using the Filled With Love stamp set and Dies

I added Dimensionals to the back of the die cut pieces and assembled them on the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A colourful birthday card for a child made using the Filled With Love stamp set and Dies

A trio of Purple Shimmer Gems completed the card.

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A sweet lemon and blackberry cake themed card made using the Cake Fancy stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Lemon and Blackberry Cake Card

Posted on August 1, 2024July 21, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Here is a pretty lemon & blackberry themed card made using the gorgeous Cake Fancy stamp set.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the lemon & blackberry cake card, you will need:

Lemon Lolly card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Blackberry Bliss card – 4” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 4½” by 3¾”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3½” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White & Blackberry Bliss

Using one of the floral images from the Cake Fancy stamp set, I stamped down the left and right sides of the Lemon Lolly card front using Lemon Lolly ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Cake Fancy stamp set used to make a sweet lemon and blackberry cake themed card

On the 4½” by 3¾” panel of Basic White card I stamped the cake stand in Gray Granite ink. I added the ‘ground’ image from the Trucking Along stamp set using the same ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Cake Fancy stamp set used to make a sweet lemon and blackberry cake themed card

Using Lemon Lolly ink, I stamped two tiers of cake on top of the cake stand adding a ribbon bow in Blackberry Bliss ink. I added the icing swirls on top of the cake with Blackberry Bliss ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Cake Fancy stamp set used to make a sweet lemon and blackberry cake themed card

The image was then die cut using the Perennial Postage dies. I ran the panel through the Cut & Emboss Machine twice as I wanted a shorter rectangle. This was then glued to the Blackberry Bliss panel.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Cake Fancy stamp set used to make a sweet lemon and blackberry cake themed card

I worked out where I wanted the panel on the Lemon Lolly card front and stamped another row of small flowers down the right-hand edge of the decorated panel. This piece was then added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Cake Fancy stamp set used to make a sweet lemon and blackberry cake themed card

The sentiment was stamped in Blackberry Bliss onto scrap Basic White card. I die cut it with the same Perennial Postage Dies. I added a slightly larger piece of Blackberry Bliss card behind and added it to the card front.

A trio of Opal Rounds finished the card.

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A birthday card inspired by a colour challenge and made using the Crafting With you Stamp set from Stampin' Up! for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

Crafting With You card – Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

Posted on July 25, 2024July 18, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop where we are working with a colour challenge. I have made my card using the Crafting With You stamp set and co-ordinating Dies.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the crafting with you card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic Black card – 5⅞” by 2⅜”
Basic White card – 5⅝” by 2⅛”
Scrap Basic White card

On scrap Basic White card, I stamped the images from the Crafting With You stamp set.

The Filled With Fun stamp set from Stampin' Up! used to make a fun friendship card for the International Friendship Blog Hop

www.crafty-rootes.com -The crafting With You stamp set used to make a birthday card inspired by a colour challenge for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

The cut & Emboss Machine was stamped in Cherry Cobbler, The sewing machine in Coastal Cabana. Two baskets, one in Old Olive and the other in Garden Green and two lots of wool in Daffodil Delight and Calypso Coral ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The crafting With You stamp set used to make a birthday card inspired by a colour challenge for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

All the pieces were glued onto the 5⅝” by 2⅛” strip of Basic White card and mounted this onto the piece of Basic Black card.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The crafting With You stamp set used to make a birthday card inspired by a colour challenge for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

I lightly drew a line across the Thick Basic White card base in Pencil. Using the small heart from the stamp set I was then stamped along the line using all the colours. The pencil line was then rubbed out. The whole decorated panel was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The crafting With You stamp set used to make a birthday card inspired by a colour challenge for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Stippled Roses stamp set was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. A trio of Basic Rhinestones completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The crafting With You stamp set used to make a birthday card inspired by a colour challenge for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

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