Brick & Mortar

Posted on February 7, 2021February 3, 2021 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing a pretty, muted card made using scraps I had kicking around on my desk, the Enjoy the Moment Embossing Folder and the Enjoy the Moment stamp set.

Colour combo for todays project is:

To recreate the Brick & Mortar card, you will need:

Gray Granite card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Basic Black – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corner
Soft Sea Foam – 5⅜” by 3⅝” – rounded upper left corner
Gray Granite – 3¼” by 2¼”
Soft Sea Foam – 3” by 2”
Basic White – 3” by 2”
Basic White – 5⅜” by 3⅝” – rounded upper left corner – for the inside

I embossed the large Soft Sea Foam panel a while ago, using the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and Brick & Mortar Embossing Folder, thinking to use it on another project. While I was tidying my desk……….. I found it and decided to use it.

www.crafty-rootes.com -A pretty muted ny occasion card using the Brick & Mortar embossing folder and Enjoy the Moment stamp set

I began by wrapping a length of Gray Granite Shimmer Ribbon around the embossed panel, adhering it on the back using Sellotape.

www.crafty-rootes.com -A pretty muted ny occasion card using the Brick & Mortar embossing folder and Enjoy the Moment stamp set

The embossed panel was then adhered to the Basic Black panel using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. I used the same liquid adhesive to then add the panel to the Gray Granite card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com -A pretty muted ny occasion card using the Brick & Mortar embossing folder and Enjoy the Moment stamp set

Using the Stitched So Sweetly Dies I cut scalloped stitched rectangles from the smaller pieces of Gray Granite and Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com -A pretty muted ny occasion card using the Brick & Mortar embossing folder and Enjoy the Moment stamp set

The sentiment was stamped in Gray Granite ink and the sweet chestnut clusters added to the panel in Soft Sea Foam ink. I added the panel of Soft Sea Foam card between the Basic White and Gray Granite scalloped rectangles and added the piece to the card base on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com -A pretty muted ny occasion card using the Brick & Mortar embossing folder and Enjoy the Moment stamp set

To complete the card I added a bow made using the Gray Granite Shimmer Ribbon and a trio of Matte Black Dots.

I hope you like the card.

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A lighthouse themed masculine card made using the High Tide stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Lighthouse at High Tide

Posted on November 27, 2020November 20, 2020 by Mo Rootes

Here is a lovely, masculine looking card featuring a lighthouse and made using the High Tide stamp set.

To recreate the Lighthouse card, you will need:

Sahara Sand card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” – Rounded upper right corner
So Saffron – 4⅜” by ½”
Whisper White – 5” by 3¼” – Rounded upper right corner
Flowers For Every Season dsp- 4⅛” by 2½”
Whisper White – 5⅜” by 3⅝” – Rounded upper right corner

I began by adhering the dsp to the Sahara Sand card base using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

The ‘ground’ image was stamped onto the smaller panel of Whisper White card with Sahara Sand ink. I added a little ‘water’ in Balmy Blue ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – Lighthouse at High Tide, a masculine all occasion card made using Stampin’ Up! products

Using the Stamparatus I lined up the ‘outer’ lighthouse image and stamped it in Night of Navy ink. The ‘inner’ lighthouse image was then stamped overtop in Pacific Point ink using the Stamparatus. The Stamparatus is fantastic for lining up these tricky images.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – Lighthouse at High Tide, a masculine all occasion card made using Stampin’ Up! products

The tufts of grass were added in Old Olive ink and the sun image from the Mountain Air stamp set was stamped in So Saffron ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – Lighthouse at High Tide, a masculine all occasion card made using Stampin’ Up! products

I punched a 1” circle using a punch and placed it over the stamped sun to act as a mask. Using one of the fabulous new Blending Brushes – coming in the new January – June 2021 catalogue – I applied Balmy Blue ink to the background. The mask was then removed and the seagulls from the Sailing Home stamp set were stamped in Basic Gray ink. I also stamped some seagulls at the top of the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – Lighthouse at High Tide, a masculine all occasion card made using Stampin’ Up! products

The whole stamped panel was then embossed using my Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine and the Tasteful Textiles Embossing Folder. Love the effect this gives. I added the strip of So Saffron card to the side of the embossed panel and added the whole piece to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – Lighthouse at High Tide, a masculine all occasion card made using Stampin’ Up! products

Love this card – plain and simple. I hope you like it.

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A pretty floral card made using the Tasteful Texile folder Ornate Style stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Ornate Textile

Posted on November 20, 2020November 12, 2020 by Mo Rootes

Here is a pretty ornate textile card made using the Ornate Style stamp set and the Tasteful Textiles Embossing Folder.

To recreate the Ornate Textile card, you will need:

Mint Macaron –- 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛”
Whisper White – 5¼” by 3¾”
Whisper White – 5” by 3½”
Whisper White – 5⅜” by 3⅝” – for the inside
Whisper White ⅜” strip
Whisper White scrap

Using Basic Gray ink I stamped the beautiful floral image onto the smallest panel of Whisper White and coloured it in using the following Blends Markers – Mint Macaron, Flirty Flamingo, Purple Posy, Soft Suede & Daffodil Delight.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A beautiful floralornate textile card made using the Ornate Style stamp set and Tasteful Texile embossing folder

I used my Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and the Tasteful Textiles Embossing Folder to emboss the stamped panel. Such a cool effect.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A beautiful floralornate textile card made using the Ornate Style stamp set and Tasteful Texile embossing folder

Using my Paper Trimmer I cut the embossed panel into 4 pieces, each 2½” by 1¾”.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A beautiful floralornate textile card made using the Ornate Style stamp set and Tasteful Texile embossing folder

I added Dimensionals to the back of each of the 4 pieces and mounted them to the 5¼” by 3¾” Whisper White panel. This panel was then added to the Mint Macaron card base using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A beautiful floralornate textile card made using the Ornate Style stamp set and Tasteful Texile embossing folder

The sentiment from the Itty Bitty Birthday stamp set was stamped in Mint Macaron ink onto the strip of Whisper White and trimmed down with scissors.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A beautiful floralornate textile card made using the Ornate Style stamp set and Tasteful Texile embossing folder

I cat a stitched scalloped border using the Stitched So Sweetly dies, cut it down and glued it to the back of the sentiment. The sentiment was added to the card front with liquid glue. To complete the card I added a trio of Holiday Rhinestones.

Such a pretty card.

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Embossed Leaves

Posted on November 1, 2020October 26, 2020 by Mo Rootes

Here is a gorgeous embossed leaves card made using the Love of Leaves stamp set and the Tasteful Textiles embossing folder. I love the bright colours and the linen look of the card.

To recreate the embossed leaves card you will need:

Thick Whisper White – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored and folded at 4⅛” – Rounded upper right corner
Whisper White – 5 ¾” by 4” – Rounded upper right corner
Whisper White – 4” by 2½”
Scrap WW

When making a card like this I always start by stamping the largest image and working through the images to the smallest. With this in mind I started by stamping the largest leaf in Granny Apple Green ink. The next leaf was stamped in Bermuda Bay ink, the next in Magenta Madness and the smallest in Daffodil Delight ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty embossed leaves card made using the Love of Leaves stamp set

The whole panel was run through the Stampin Cut & Emboss Machine with the Tasteful Textiles Embossing Folder. I love the effect this gives. I wrapped some of the gorgeous gold twine from the Forever Greenery ribbon duo around the layer and added the whole layer to the Thick Whisper White card base with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty embossed leaves card made using the Love of Leaves stamp set

I stamped one of the smallest leaves in Daffodil Delight ink and die cut it out using my Stampin Cut & Emboss Machine and the Stitched Leaves dies.

The sweet label from the Ornate Layers Dies was cut out of the smallest piece of Whisper White using the Stampin Cut & Emboss Machine.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty embossed leaves card made using the Love of Leaves stamp set

The sentiment from the Life is Beautiful stamp set was stamped on the Ornate label in Bermuda Bay ink. The panel was then added on Dimensionals to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty embossed leaves card made using the Love of Leaves stamp set

I added the die cut leaf, a trio of 2020-2022 In Color Enamel Dots and gold twine bow to complete the card.

Isn’t it pretty…… I love it

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A pretty peacock thank you card featuring the Painted Poppies stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Peacock Poppies

Posted on October 29, 2020October 23, 2020 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing a pretty peacock poppy card made using the Painted Poppies stamp set and the Ornate Layers Dies.

To recreate the Peacock Poppies card, you will need:

Pretty Peacock Card Base –- 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛”
Pretty Peacock – 5¾” by 4”
Whisper White – 5¼” by 3¾”
Whisper White – 3⅝” by 2¼”
Whisper White 5⅞” by 3⅝” – for the inside
Whisper White – ⅝” strip

On my desk I had a die cut decorative panel, cut for another project and not used. The panel was cut from Whisper White card using the Ornate Layers Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A birthday card made using the Painted Poppies stamp set and Pretty Peacock ink

I cut a panel of Whisper White card – 3⅝” by 2¼” which fits inside the ornate panel. I stamped the group of poppies from the Painted Poppies stamp set, across the bottom of the panel in Basic Gray ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A birthday card made using the Painted Poppies stamp set and Pretty Peacock ink

The flowers were coloured in using the Pretty Peacock Blends Markers.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A birthday card made using the Painted Poppies stamp set and Pretty Peacock ink

Using the larger speckled stamp from the Painted Poppies stamp set, I randomly stamped across the stamped panels using 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd generation Balmy Blue ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A birthday card made using the Painted Poppies stamp set and Pretty Peacock ink

The stamped panel was glued to the Ornate Layer using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive and the whole panel added to the Pretty Peacock card base on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A birthday card made using the Painted Poppies stamp set and Pretty Peacock ink

The sentiment from the Itty Bitty Birthdays stamp set was stamped on the strip of Whisper White, trimmed and added to the card front. I used the Pretty Peacock Blends Markers to colour in a trio of Basic Rhinestones to complete the card.

Such a pretty card.

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Seabed Embossing Folder

Posted on October 17, 2020October 17, 2020 by Mo Rootes

Here is a card made using the Seabed embossing folder made for our latest team challenge, the theme being ‘Texture’.

To recreate the Seabed card, you will need:

Seaside Spray – 8 ¼” by 5⅞” – scored and folded on the long side at 4⅛”
Just Jade – 5⅞” by ⅜” x 2
Whisper White – 5⅞” by 2⅝”
Whisper White – 5⅜” by 3⅝” for the inside
Scrap Misty Moonlight, Seaside Spray and Whisper White

I embossed the long strip of Whisper White card using my Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and the Seabed Embossing Folder. Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I added the Just Jade strips either side of the embossed panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A card made for a team challenge featuring the Seabed Embossing Folder and Whale Done stamp set

Using Misty Moonlight ink, I stamped the sweet whale on scrap Whisper White card and punched out using the Whale Builder Punch. Whilst the punch was out I punched the water spout for scrap Seaside Spray card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A card made for a team challenge featuring the Seabed Embossing Folder and Whale Done stamp set

I inked up the seaweed image with Just Jade ink and added some Misty Moonlight ink using a Sponge Dauber. I stamped the image on the Seaside spray card base. I repeated the inking of the seaweed and stamped it on scrap Whisper White card and cut the image out with scissors. This was added to the embossed panel using the liquid adhesive

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A card made for a team challenge featuring the Seabed Embossing Folder and Whale Done stamp set

The school of fishes were stamped with Bumblebee ink onto the embossed panel and the whale added on Dimensionals, the spout was added with the liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A card made for a team challenge featuring the Seabed Embossing Folder and Whale Done stamp set

I stamped the sentiment from the Whale Done stamp set in Just Jade ink onto scrap Whisper White card and trimmed it out with Scissors. The sentiment was backed with Misty Moonlight card and added to the card with liquid glue on one end and a Dimensional at the other end.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A card made for a team challenge featuring the Seabed Embossing Folder and Whale Done stamp set

A relatively simple card. I hope you like it.

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Snowflakes on an embossed panel for a sweet Christmas Card made using Stampin' Up! products

Embossed Snowflakes

Posted on October 9, 2020October 4, 2020 by Mo Rootes

I am sharing a pretty card today featuring embossed snowflakes made using the So Many Snowflake Dies and the Snowflake Wishes stamp set.

To recreate the embossed snowflakes card you will need:

Misty Moonlight card base –- 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛”
Whisper White – 5⅜” by 3⅝” x 2
Scrap Whisper White, Magenta Madness & Misty Moonlight

Using my Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and the So Many Snowflake dies I die cut the largest snowflake from one of the Whisper White panels. This die only cuts out a negative image and it is so pretty.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty Christmas card featuring snowflakes on an embossed panel

I then ran the die cut panel through the Dainty Diamonds Embossing Folder. The layer was then added to the Misty Moonlight card base on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty Christmas card featuring snowflakes on an embossed panel

I die cut a medium sized snowflake from scrap Magenta Madness card and a smaller snowflake from scrap Misty Moonlight card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty Christmas card featuring snowflakes on an embossed panel

These were layered on top of the card base using Mini Glue Dots.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty Christmas card featuring snowflakes on an embossed panel

The sentiment from the Snowflake Wishes stamp set was stamped on scrap White card in Magenta Madness ink, the ends were flagged and the strip was glued to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty Christmas card featuring snowflakes on an embossed panel

I added a Elegant Faceted Gem to the centre of the snowflake and added a scattering of Adhesive Backed Snowflakes to complete the card.

I hope you like it.

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A pretty Parisian Lovely floral card made using the Lovely Yu stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Parisian Lovely You

Posted on July 17, 2020July 8, 2020 by Mo Rootes

This Parisian lovely you card began with a desire to use the embossed Petal Pink panel left over from another project. I paired it with the Lovely You stamp set for this soft, pretty feminine card.

To recreate the Parisian Lovely You card you will need:

Thick Whisper White – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” – rounded upper right corner
Petal Pink – 8¼” by 5⅞” – embossed and cut diagonally to give 2 pieces
Brass Foil – 5” by ¼”
Whisper White – 4” by ¾”
Scrap Whisper White

Using a pencil I drew a line along the edge of the embossed piece onto the Thick Whisper White card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty Parisian Lovely floral card made using the Lovely Yu stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

I stamped the images from the Lovely You stamp set, starting with the largest and over lapping the pencil line. I used Mint Macaron, Pool Party, Petal Pink, So Saffron & Flirty Flamingo ink to stamp the images.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty Parisian Lovely floral card made using the Lovely Yu stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive I added the Brass Foil strip to the top of the embossed Petal Pink layer and added it to the card front using the same glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty Parisian Lovely floral card made using the Lovely Yu stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

The sentiment was stamped in Mint Macaron ink onto the ¾” strip of Whisper White card and the cut down using scissors. It was added to the card front with the same liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty Parisian Lovely floral card made using the Lovely Yu stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

On scrap Whisper White card I stamped 2 flowers and a sprig of leaves. These were cut out using sharp scissor and added to the card front using Mini Dimensinals. The leaf was tucked under the sentiment strip. I decorated the card with a scattering of Gold Glitter Enamel Dots.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty Parisian Lovely floral card made using the Lovely You stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

Such a pretty feminine card. I hope you like it

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Bunch of Flowers

Posted on May 22, 2020May 19, 2020 by Mo Rootes

Here is a bunch of flowers made using a sneak peak of a new stamp set called Jar of Flowers. We aren’t actually using the jar today but it is a sweet card none the less.

To recreate the Bunch of Flowers card you will need:

Rococo Rose card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛”
Rococo Rose – 5½” by 3¾”
Whisper White – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Old Olive – 5¼” by 2⅞” – Rounded upper left corner
Whisper White – 5⅛” by 2¾” – Rounded upper left corner
So Saffron – ½” strip

The Rococo Rose panel was embossed using the Coastal Weave Embossing Folder and glued it to the Rococo Roe card front using Snail Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A card made using the new Jar of Flowers stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

I stamped the flowers in Basic Gray ink onto the small panel of Whisper White card and added the stems below using the same ink. I left about ¼” between the stems and flowers to allow for ribbon.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A card made using the new Jar of Flowers stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

The bunch of flowers was coloured in using the following Blends Markers – Rococo Rose combo. So Saffron combo. Old Olive combo. Dark Purple Posy and Light Rich Razzelberry.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A card made using the new Jar of Flowers stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

I used Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive to add the stamped panel to the Old Olive layer and added it to the card front on Dimensionals. I tucked the strip of So Saffron in the upper left corner under the stamped layer.

The bunch of flowers was coloured in using the following Blends Markers – Rococo Rose combo. So Saffron combo. Old Olive combo. Dark Purple Posy and Light Rich Razzelberry.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A card made using the new Jar of Flowers stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

The bow was made from Old Olive ribbon and attached to the card front with glue dots. The card was completed with a trio of Noble Rhinestones.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A card made using the new Jar of Flowers stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

I hope you like it.

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A beautiful red tulip card featuring Stampin' Up! products

Timeless Tulips

Posted on January 19, 2020January 17, 2020 by Mo Rootes

Here is a sweet card made using the Timeless Tulips stamp set by Stampin’ Up! and featuring a single tulip flower, simple but stylish.

To recreate the Timeless Tulips card you will need:

Thick Whisper White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛”
Poppy Parade – 3¾” by 3¼” – Rounded Upper Left corner
Whisper White – 3⅝” by 3⅛” – Rounded Upper Left corner
Scrap Whisper White

I applied Sahara Sand ink to the inside of the Stone Embossing Folder and ran it through my die cutting machine with the Whisper White panel. This gives incredible texture to the card stock and a very soft, subtle colour.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – greeting card featuring a single tulip

This panel was then glued to the Poppy Parade panel with the Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive and adhered with the same glue to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – greeting card featuring a single tulip

I inked up the tulip flower with Poppy Parade ink and added some Cherry Cobbler ink to the base of the flower using a dauber. It was stamped onto scrap Whisper White card. This was punched out using the Tulip Builder Punch.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – greeting card featuring a single tulip

I stamped 2 leaves in Old Olive ink on scrap card and punched them out using the same punch. The stem was stamped in the same ink and trimmed out using a pair of scissors.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – greeting card featuring a single tulip

The flower was added to the card front with Dimensionals, the stem and leaves added with liquid glue. I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set in Old Olive ink.