The Sending Cheers stamp set and Christmas Tidings embossing folder by Stampin' Up! used to make a The cute 'no peeking' Christmas card

No Peeking card

Posted on October 1, 2023September 23, 2023 by Mo Rootes

I have made a pretty ‘no peeking’ Christmas card to share today using the Sending Cheer stamp set and co-ordinating Dies.

Colours in this project are:

To recreate the no peeking card, you will need:

Crumb Cake card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Real Red card – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White & Real Red

The panel of Real Red card was embossed using the Christmas Tidings Embossing Folder and adhered to the larger Basic White layer.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The cute ‘no peeking’ Christmas card made using the Sending Cheers stamp set and Christmas Tidings embossing folder

A length of Iridescent Ribbon was wrapped around the panel before it was glued to the Crumb Cake card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The cute ‘no peeking’ Christmas card made using the Sending Cheers stamp set and Christmas Tidings embossing folder

I die cut the letter tag, cut off the tag loop at the top to create a small rectangle with rounded corners. The sentiment was then stamped along the bottom in Pool Party and Real Red ink. I masked off the word I didn’t want to stamp, inked up, removed the mask and stamped down then repeated it with the second word. This piece was then added to the card front using Mini Glue Dots to straddle the ribbon.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The cute ‘no peeking’ Christmas card made using the Sending Cheers stamp set and Christmas Tidings embossing folder

The present was stamped in Pool Party ink onto scrap Basic White and die cut using the Sending Cheer dies. I cut off the ribbon bow thing at the top. The ribbon was then die cut from Real Red card and glued onto the present. The present was then added to the white rectangle on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The cute ‘no peeking’ Christmas card made using the Sending Cheers stamp set and Christmas Tidings embossing folder

A scattering of Blooming Pearls and a ribbon bow complete the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The cute ‘no peeking’ Christmas card made using the Sending Cheers stamp set and Christmas Tidings embossing folder

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4 cards made for the 'Light It Up' Christmas Stampathon challenge using the Merry & Bright stamp set & Dies by Stampin' Up!

Bright Lights Cards for the Christmas Stampathon

Posted on September 30, 2023September 28, 2023 by Mo Rootes

To day I am sharing the cards I have made for the September Christmas Stampathon where our theme is ‘Light It Up’. I have used the pretty Merry & Bright stamp set and Dies to make my cards.

Colours used in these cards are:

To recreate the bright lights cards, you will need:

4 card bases – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – I have chosen 2 Parakeet Party and 2 Tahitian Tide
4 matting layers – 5⅜” by 3⅝” – I chose 2 Parakeet Party and 2 Tahitian Tide
4 Basic White panels – 5¼” by 3½”
4 Basic White panels – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White and Smoky Slate card

I ran the 4 Basic White panels measuring 5¼” by 3½” and embossed them using the Distressed Tile Embossing Folder. These were then set aside.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Merry & Bright stamp set used to make 4 cards for the ‘Light It Up’ Christmas Stampathon challenge

The rounded bulbs were stamped in Parakeet Party, Tahitian Tide and Poppy Parade inks onto scrap Basic White card. These were then die cut using the Merry & Bright Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Merry & Bright stamp set used to make 4 cards for the ‘Light It Up’ Christmas Stampathon challenge

From scrap Smoky Slate card, I die cut 4 ‘strings’ and 12 embossed bulb holders.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Merry & Bright stamp set used to make 4 cards for the ‘Light It Up’ Christmas Stampathon challenge

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the bulb holders to the bulbs and added Dimensionals to the back of each bulb. 3 bulbs were then strung on to a ‘string’ and secured onto an embossed panel with the Dimensionals. The ends of the ‘strings’ were folded to the back and secured in place with Sellotape.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Merry & Bright stamp set used to make 4 cards for the ‘Light It Up’ Christmas Stampathon challenge

The decorated panel was then glued to the matting layers before being added to the card fronts.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Merry & Bright stamp set used to make 4 cards for the ‘Light It Up’ Christmas Stampathon challenge

The sentiments were stamped onto scrap Basic White card and cut out with scissors before being added to the card fronts.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Merry & Bright stamp set used to make 4 cards for the ‘Light It Up’ Christmas Stampathon challenge

A trio of Flat-backed Pearls and a coat of sparkly Wink of Stella applied to each bulb completed the cards.

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A pretty snowflake themed Christmas card made using the Sparkling Snowflakes and More Wishes stamp sets by Stampin' Up!

Sparkling Snowflakes Christmas card

Posted on September 29, 2023September 23, 2023 by Mo Rootes

I have been using the Sparkling Snowflakes stamp set in combination with the More Wishes stamp set to make a pretty snowflake Christmas card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the sparkling snowflakes card, you will need:

Pool Party 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
Misty Moonlight card – 3¾” by 1⅝”
Basic White card – 3¾” by 1½”

I cut a strip of Masking Paper 1 ½” wide and adhered it just over half way up one of the 5½” by 3¾” panels of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The pretty Sparkling Snowflakes and More Wishes stamp sets used to make a Christmas card

The largest snowflake image was stamped in Pool Party ink above and below the masking paper. The medium sized snowflake was stamped next in Bubble Bath ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The pretty Sparkling Snowflakes and More Wishes stamp sets used to make a Christmas card

The smallest snowflake was added in Misty Moonlight ink, filling in all the gaps. The Masking Paper was then removed. The decorated panel was glued to the Misty Moonlight layer which was then glued to the Pool Party card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The pretty Sparkling Snowflakes and More Wishes stamp sets used to make a Christmas card

The large sentiment was stamped in Pool Party ink onto the strip of Basic White card. The smaller sentiment was added in Misty Moonlight ink and the strip was then adhered to the 3¾” by 1⅝” piece of Misty Moonlight card. The sentiment piece was then mounted onto the card on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The pretty Sparkling Snowflakes and More Wishes stamp sets used to make a Christmas card

A trio of Festive Pearls completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The pretty Sparkling Snowflakes and More Wishes stamp sets used to make a Christmas card

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A card inspired by a sketch made for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop using the Autumn Leaves stamp set and Dies by Stampin' Up!

Cluster of Leaves card for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

Posted on September 28, 2023September 26, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop where we have been creating projects inspired by a sketch. I have made my card using the Autumn Leaves stamp set and dies.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the leafy card, you will need:

Pebbled Path card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Lemon Lolly card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Pretty Peacock card – 4” by ¾”
Scrap Basic White, Lemon Lolly & Pebbled Path

I flagged the ends of the Pretty Peacock strip and adhered it to the smaller Basic White panel. This panel was the glued to the Lemon Lolly layer and then to the Pebbled Path card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Autumn Leaves stamp set and Dies used to make a card inspired by a sketch for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

The largest leaf from the Autumn Leaves stamp set was stamped in Lost Lagoon ink onto scrap Basic White card and die cut it using the Autumn Leaves Dies. It was added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Autumn Leaves stamp set and Dies used to make a card inspired by a sketch for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

Using the Autumn Leaves Dies I die cut leaves from scrap Lemon Lolly and Pebbled Path card and tucked them around the large leaf.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Autumn Leaves stamp set and Dies used to make a card inspired by a sketch for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Phrases For All stamp set was stamped in Pretty Peacock ink onto scrap Basic White card. I cut it down and added it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Autumn Leaves stamp set and Dies used to make a card inspired by a sketch for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

I spritzed the card with Clear Wink of Stella and added a trio of Blooming Pearls to complete the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Autumn Leaves stamp set and Dies used to make a card inspired by a sketch for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

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2 pretty polar bear on an ice flow Christmas cards made using the gorgeous Beary Christmas Designer Series Paper by Stampin' Up"

Bears on an Ice Flow

Posted on September 26, 2023September 17, 2023 by Mo Rootes

I have made two cute cards using the gorgeous Beary Christmas dsp to share with you today.

Colours used in these cards are

To recreate the Beary Christmas card, you will need:

2 card bases – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – I chose Thick Basic White & Night of Navy
To matting layers – 5⅝” by 3⅞” – I used Basic White & Night of Navy
Beary Christmas dsp – 5 ½” by 3 ¾” x 2
Basic White card – 5 ½” by 3 ¾” x 1 for the inside
Scrap Basic White strip

I cut the 2 panels of dsp, carefully keeping the offcuts for use in other projects and adhered them, one to the Night of Navy layer and the other to the 5⅝” by 3⅞” panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Beary Christmas Designer Series Paper used to make 2 pretty bear on an ice flow Christmas cards

The white back panel was adhered to the Night of Navy card base on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Beary Christmas Designer Series Paper used to make 2 pretty bear on an ice flow Christmas cards

The Night of Navy panel was glued to the Thick Basic White card base using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Beary Christmas Designer Series Paper used to make 2 pretty bear on an ice flow Christmas cards

The sentiment was stamped in Night of Navy ink onto the scrap strip of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Beary Christmas Designer Series Paper used to make 2 pretty bear on an ice flow Christmas cards

I trimmed them down with scissors and flagged one end.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Beary Christmas Designer Series Paper used to make 2 pretty bear on an ice flow Christmas cards

Using sharp scissors, I cut a strip of ribbon along the length and using Tear ‘n Tape I glued the ribbon to the bottom of each sentiment strip. They were added to the card fronts.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Beary Christmas Designer Series Paper used to make 2 pretty bear on an ice flow Christmas cards

A trio of Iridescent Flat Backed discs completed the cards.

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An Autumnal card made for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop using the Autumn Leaves stamp set and Autumn Leaves Dies by Stampin' Up!

Cherry Cobbler leaf card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Posted on September 25, 2023September 17, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop where we are sharing projects inspired by a colour challenge.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the cherry cobbler leaf card, you will need:

Cherry Cobbler card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – rounded left upper corner
Basic Black card – 5⅝” by 3⅞” – rounded left upper corner
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – rounded left upper corner
Scrap Basic White & Distressed Gold dsp

I stamped the large maple leaf, from the Autumn Leaves stamp set, in Cherry Cobbler ink onto scrap Basic White card. The duo of leaves were stamped in Early Espresso ink onto scrap card. All the leaves were die cut using the Autumn Leaves Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Autumn Leaves stamp set and Autumn Leaves Dies used to make an Autumnal card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The veins of the maple leaf were die cut from Distressed Gold Speciality Paper and glued to the Cherry Cobbler leaf. I also die cut the veins for the long thin leaf to use as a sprig.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Autumn Leaves stamp set and Autumn Leaves Dies used to make an Autumnal card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and die cut with the same Autumn Leaves Dies.

The leaves and golden sprig were laid in position onto one of the Basic White panels and adhered in place with liquid glue. The whole panel was glued to the Basic Black panel.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Autumn Leaves stamp set and Autumn Leaves Dies used to make an Autumnal card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The Black Baker’s Twine was wrapped around the panel and secured in place with Sellotape on the back.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Autumn Leaves stamp set and Autumn Leaves Dies used to make an Autumnal card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment panel was then added on Dimensionals. A twine bow and a scattering of Festive Pearls completed the card.

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An Autumnal card made for the Stamper's Showcase Blog Hop using the Pick of the Patch stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Stack of Pumpkin card – Stamper’s Showcase Blog Hop

Posted on September 25, 2023September 17, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamper’s Showcase Blog Hop where our theme is ‘Happy Fall Y’All’. I have used the adorable Pick of the Patch stamp set to make my stack of pumpkins card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the stack of pumpkins card, you will need:

Flirty Flamingo card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pecan Pie card – 5” by 2⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 2⅛”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”

I began by stamping the largest pumpkin in Flirty Flamingo ink, the next was added in Pool Party ink. The next was stamped in Soft Sea Foam, then Calypso Coral and finally Petal Pink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pick of the Patch stamp set used to make an Autumnal card for the Stamper’s Showcase Blog Hop

The stalks were stamped in Pecan Pie ink and the trailing vines in Granny Apple Green ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pick of the Patch stamp set used to make an Autumnal card for the Stamper’s Showcase Blog Hop

The trio of leaves were randomly stamped in 1^st and 2^nd generation Calypso Coral and 1^st and 2^nd generation Pecan Pie across the bottom of the strip. The stamped piece was then glued to the Pecan Pie panel.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pick of the Patch stamp set used to make an Autumnal card for the Stamper’s Showcase Blog Hop

Using Flirty Flamingo ink, I stamped the sprig onto the card base acting as a border.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pick of the Patch stamp set used to make an Autumnal card for the Stamper’s Showcase Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped in Pecan Pie ink in the lower right corner of the Flirty Flamingo card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pick of the Patch stamp set used to make an Autumnal card for the Stamper’s Showcase Blog Hop

A trio of Blooming Pearls completes the card.

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A pretty bear themed Christmas card made for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop using the Beary Cute stamp set, Bear Punch & scraps of Beary Christmas dsp by Stampin' Up!

Beary Cute Christmas card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

Posted on September 24, 2023September 17, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Share It Sunday Blog Hop where we are sharing something we have been working on recently. I am sharing a sweet card featuring the polar bear from the Beary Cute stamp set and some of the Beary Christmas DSP.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the beary cute Christmas card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 3¾” & 3¾”
Beary Christmas dsp – a mix of ¼”, ⅜” and ½” strips
Scrap Basic White

I glued the strips of dsp to the square of Basic White, making sure to cover the whole panel.

The overhanging pieces were trimmed off and a Stitched Circle die cut from it using the Stylish Shapes Dies. The panel was mounted onto the Thick Basic White card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Beary Cute stamp set, Bear Punch & scraps of Beary Christmas dsp usd to make a pretty bear themed Christmas card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

The bear, from the Beary Cute stamp set was stamped in Misty Moonlight ink. I punched the bear out with the Bear Punch.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Beary Cute stamp set, Bear Punch & scraps of Beary Christmas dsp usd to make a pretty bear themed Christmas card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

I added the bear to the card front using liquid glue and Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Beary Cute stamp set, Bear Punch & scraps of Beary Christmas dsp usd to make a pretty bear themed Christmas card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped in Misty Moonlight ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Beary Cute stamp set, Bear Punch & scraps of Beary Christmas dsp usd to make a pretty bear themed Christmas card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

A trio of Tinsel Gems, the four pack and a couple of Flat Adhesive backed discs completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Beary Cute stamp set, Bear Punch & scraps of Beary Christmas dsp usd to make a pretty bear themed Christmas card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

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A gorgeous green & gold Christmas card made using the Merriest Trees stamp set & Dies by Stampin' Up!

Green & Gold Tree card

Posted on September 22, 2023September 12, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing a pretty Christmas card made using the Merriest Trees stamp set and Dies.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the green & gold tree card, you will need:

Garden Green card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Wild Wheat card – 5½” by 1½”
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

I ran the panel of Wild Wheat card through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine with one of the Basics 3D Embossing Folders. The panel was then glued to the Garden Green card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Merriest Trees stamp set & Dies used to make a gorgeous green & gold Christmas card

Using a Blending Brush, I added Wild Wheat ink to the 5” by 3¼” panel of Basic White card. The tree trunk was stamped in Pecan Pie ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Merriest Trees stamp set & Dies used to make a gorgeous green & gold Christmas car

The large tree was stamped on scrap Basic White card in Garden Green ink and die cut it with the Merriest Trees Dies. I added it to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Merriest Trees stamp set & Dies used to make a gorgeous green & gold Christmas card

The trio of baubles were stamped three times in Wild Wheat ink onto scrap Basic White card. They were die cut using the Merriest Trees dies. I also stamped and die cut a star in Wild Wheat. These were all added to the tree with liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Merriest Trees stamp set & Dies used to make a gorgeous green & gold Christmas card

The sentiment, from the Cottage Wreaths stamp set was stamped in Garden Green ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Merriest Trees stamp set & Dies used to make a gorgeous green & gold Christmas card

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

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The Paper Florist Dies by Stampin' Up!used to make a pretty, clean and simple card

Clean & Simple Paper Florist card

Posted on September 19, 2023September 18, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Here is a sweet clean and simple card made using the Paper Florist dies.

Colours used in this card are:

Basic White

Fresh Freesia

To recreate the white is nice card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”
Scrap Basic White & Fresh Freesia card

I placed the panel of Basic White card face down onto the Simply Scored Scoring Tool and scored 4 times at ¼” intervals from top to bottom.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Paper Florist Dies used to make a pretty, clean and simple card

From scrap Basic White card, using the Paper Florist Dies I die cut a flower and 3 leafy sprigs.

Using a Sponge Dauber, I added a little Fresh Freesia ink to the tips of the petals and curved the petals using a Bone Folder.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Paper Florist Dies used to make a pretty, clean and simple card

I added the leafy sprigs to the embossed panel using a little Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive and added the flower in the centre on a Mini Dimensional. A tiny die cut centre was die cut from scrap Fresh Freesia and added to the centre of the flower.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Paper Florist Dies used to make a pretty, clean and simple card

I stamped the sentiment from the Artistically Inked stamp set in Fresh Freesia ink onto the decorated panel……but it was squint!!!! Don’t you hate when that happens…. So I stamped it again onto scrap Basic White card and die cut it with a banner die from the Stylish Shapes Dies.