The spotlight technique showcased using the Calm & Quiet stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Calm & Quiet Spotlight Technique Card

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

Hello and welcome to the New Catalogue Blog Hop where we are sharing projects made using product form the New 2023 – 2024 Annual Catalogue. Today I am showcasing the spotlight technique using the Calm & Quiet stamp set and the Stampin’ Blends Pens.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the calm and quiet card, you will need:

Old Olive card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Smoky Slate card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

I stamped the lakeside scene in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and die cut a circle from the image using one of the stitched circles from the Stylish Shapes Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Calm & Quiet stamp set by Stampin’ Up! used to demonstrate the spotlight technique

I set the die cut circle aside and adhered the stamped panel to the Smoky Slate layer using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. The same glue was used to adhere the layer to the Old Olive card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Calm & Quiet stamp set by Stampin’ Up! used to demonstrate the spotlight technique

I coloured in the image using the following Blends Alcohol Pens – Balmy Blue, Pool Party, Lemon Lolly, Old Olive, Smoky Slate, Gray Granite and Crumb Cake.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Calm & Quiet stamp set by Stampin’ Up! used to demonstrate the spotlight technique

The coloured circle was then inserted back into the negative space on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Calm & Quiet stamp set by Stampin’ Up! used to demonstrate the spotlight technique

Such a pretty card, I hope you like it.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Calm & Quiet stamp set by Stampin’ Up! used to demonstrate the spotlight technique

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A brewed for your birthday masculine card made using the Brewed Tor You stamp set by Stampin' Up!

A Brewed For You Birthday Beer themed Card

Posted on May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Here is a sweet beer themed card made using the Brewed For You stamp set.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the brewed for your birthday beer card, you will need:

Pecan Pie card Base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Very Vanilla card – 4½” by 3”
Calypso Coral card – 2⅛” by 2⅛”
Pebbled Path card – 2” by 2”
Very Vanilla card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

Using the Pebbled Path ink, I stamped the sentiment from the Brewed For You stamp set at the bottom of the smaller Vert Vanilla panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The brewed for you stamp set used to make a brewed for your birthday masculine card

The three glasses were then stamped above, the outline and foaming top in Pebbled Pink ink and the infill (beer) image in Pecan Pie ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Brewed For You stamp set used to make a brewed for your birthday masculine card

Using a Paper Trimmer I cut the Calypso Coral and Pebbled Path squares in half on the diagonal and adhered the triangles together using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive,

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Brewed For You stamp set used to make a brewed for your birthday masculine card

The whole piece was then added to the Pecan Pie card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Brewed For You stamp set used to make a brewed for your birthday masculine card

A trio of Classic Matte Dots in the upper right-hand corner completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Brewed For You stamp set used to make a brewed for your birthday masculine card

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The Botanical Layers stamp set by Stampin' Up! used to make a botanical themed card

A Pretty Botanicals Card

Posted on April 30, 2023April 25, 2023 by Mo Rootes

The Botanical Layers stamp set is still on my desk and I have used it, with a favourite colour combo, to make a pretty botanicals card.

The colours in this project are;

Basic White

Pool Party

Real Red

To recreate the pretty botanicals card, you will need:

Real Red card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Pool Party card – 5⅜” by 3⅝” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5 ¼” by 3 ½” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside – rounded upper left corner

Using Pool Party ink I stamped the larger leafy image along the bottom of the smaller panel of Basic White card in Pool Party ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A botanical themed card made using the Botanical Layers stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

The more geometric plant was stamped in Real Red ink, overlapping the Pool Party leaves.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A botanical themed card made using the Botanical Layers stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

A length of Real Red Ribbon was wrapped around the panel and secured on the back with Sellotape. This ribbon comes in a combo pack with a Garden Green ribbon.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A botanical themed card made using the Botanical Layers stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

The sentiment, from the Biggest Wish stamp set was stamped in Pool Party ink above the ribbon.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A botanical themed card made using the Botanical Layers stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

The whole piece was then added to the Pool Party layer using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A botanical themed card made using the Botanical Layers stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

The panel was mounted onto the Real Red card base on Dimensionals. A scattering of Glossy Dots completed the card. Love these colours together.

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The gorgeous Fresh As A Daisy Designer Series Paper (dsp) by Stampin' Up! used to make a pretty birthday car

Fresh As A Daisy Card

Posted on April 28, 2023May 2, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Here is a pretty birthday card made using the gorgeous Fresh as a Daisy designer series paper.

Colours Used in this card are:

To recreate the fresh as a daisy card, you will need:

Moody Mauve card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Fresh as a Daisy dsp – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic White card – 2½” by 2½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the Fresh as a Daisy panel to the 5⅝” by 3⅞” piece of Basic White card.

The gorgeous Fresh As A Daisy Designer Series Paper (dsp) by Stampin' Up! used to make a pretty birthday card

www.crafty-rootes.com – A lovely birthday card made using the gorgeous Fresh As A Daisy Designer SEries Paper (dsp) by Stampin’ Up!

I wrapped a piece of Gold Shimmer Ribbon around the panel and used the same liquid glue to attach the panel to the Moody Mauve card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A lovely birthday card made using the gorgeous Fresh As A Daisy Designer SEries Paper (dsp) by Stampin’ Up

Using the Stylish Shapes Dies I die cut a stitched circle.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A lovely birthday card made using the gorgeous Fresh As A Daisy Designer SEries Paper (dsp) by Stampin’ Up!

The sentiment from the Beautiful Balloons stamp set was stamped onto the circle in Moody Mauve ink. The circle was added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A lovely birthday card made using the gorgeous Fresh As A Daisy Designer SEries Paper (dsp) by Stampin’ Up!

A ribbon bow and a trio of Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A lovely birthday card made using the gorgeous Fresh As A Daisy Designer SEries Paper (dsp) by Stampin’ Up!

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A pretty card made for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop using the gorgeous Cup of Tea stamp set and Teacup Dies by Stampin' Up!

Final Cup of Tea card for the Ink & Inspiration Blog Hop

Posted on April 27, 2023April 14, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink & Inspiration Blog Hop where we are sharing projects inspired by a picture and/or a colour combo,

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the cup of tea card, you will need:

Gray Granite card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Sweet Sorbet card – 4⅛” by 2⅞” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 4” by 2¾” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside – rounded upper left corner
Scrap Basic White card

The large leaf from the Cup of Tea stamp set was stamped in 1^st and 2^nd generation Gray Granite ink in the upper left and lower right corners of the Gray Granite card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Cup of Tea stamp set and Teacup Dies used to make a pretty card for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

The striped teacup was stamped in Gray Granite ink onto scrap Basic White card. The small tag was stamped in Soft Suede ink and the sentiment added it Sweet Sorbet ink. I also stamped the larger flower in Blushing Bride and Sweet Sorbet ink. All of these images were die cut using the Teacup Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Cup of Tea stamp set and Teacup Dies used to make a pretty card for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

The larger leafy sprig was stamped on the smaller panel of Basic White card in Soft Sea Foam ink and a Blushing Bride flower added. The clump of leaves and stems were stamped in Garden Green ink and the group of flowers added in Sweet Sorbet. The whole panel was glued to the Sweet Sorbet layer using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Cup of Tea stamp set and Teacup Dies used to make a pretty card for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

The Teacup was added onto the panel on Dimensionals. The label was glued in place and the die cut flowers added with liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Cup of Tea stamp set and Teacup Dies used to make a pretty card for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

To complete the card, I added a scattering of Red Rhinestones and a bow made with In Color Baker’s Twine.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Cup of Tea stamp set and Teacup Dies used to make a pretty card for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

I have loved this stamp set and dies and I am very sad to see it retire. I hope you like the card.

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The Peaceful Deer stamp set and Deer Builder Punch by Stampin' Up! used to make striped Peaceful Deer Christmas cards for the Christmas Stampathon

Striped Peaceful Deer cards for the Christmas Stampathon

Posted on April 26, 2023April 26, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing cards made for the Christmas Stampathon where our theme is ‘Dots and Spots’. I have used the soon to retire Peaceful Deer stamp set, Peaceful Builder Punch and Dandy Designs designer series paper.

Colours in this project are:

To recreate the peaceful deer card. You will need:

Granny Apple Green card base – – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic Black card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 3 ¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Dandy Designs dsp – 6” strips, ¼”, ⅜” and ½” wide
Scrap Basic White & Basic Black card

I covered the smaller Basic White panel with Multipurpose Liquid Glue, spreading it thinly.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – Striped Peaceful Deer Christmas cards made for the Christmas Stampathon using the Peaceful Deer stamp set and Deer Builder Punch

Strips of dsp were then added diagonally across the panel, each strip butted up against the next. The panel was then mounted onto the Basic Black layer using the same liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – Striped Peaceful Deer Christmas cards made for the Christmas Stampathon using the Peaceful Deer stamp set and Deer Builder Punch

The whole piece was then added to the Granny Apple Green card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – Striped Peaceful Deer Christmas cards made for the Christmas Stampathon using the Peaceful Deer stamp set and Deer Builder Punch

The deer stamp was inked up with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and stamped onto scrap Basic White card. I punched it out using the co-ordinating Deer Builder Punch.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – Striped Peaceful Deer Christmas cards made for the Christmas Stampathon using the Peaceful Deer stamp set and Deer Builder Punch

The sentiment was stamped in Versamark ink and stamped onto scrap Basic Black card, covered it with White Embossing Powder and heat set. I trimmed it out using Scissors. It was added to the front of the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – Striped Peaceful Deer Christmas cards made for the Christmas Stampathon using the Peaceful Deer stamp set and Deer Builder Punch

A trio of Flat Adhesive Backed Pearls completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – Striped Peaceful Deer Christmas cards made for the Christmas Stampathon using the Peaceful Deer stamp set and Deer Builder Punch

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Cheerful Bunny Thank You card

Posted on April 25, 2023May 2, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Here is an adorable cheerful bunny thank you card made using the Playing in the Rain stamp set and co-ordinating Dies combined with 2 of the returning colours, Lemon Lime Twist and Pretty Peacock.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the cheerful bunny card, you will need:

Pretty Peacock card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Lemon Lime Twist card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”
Scrap Basic White & Lemon Lime Twist

Using a Blending Brush, I applied Lemon Lime Twist to the centre of the smaller panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A cheerful bunny thank you card made using the Playing In The Rain Stamp set and a couple of returning colours

The sweet bunny was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto scrap Basic White card and die cut using the co-ordinating Playing in the Rain Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A cheerful bunny thank you card made using the Playing In The Rain Stamp set and a couple of returning colours

The bunny’s jacket was then coloured using the Pretty Peacock Blends Pens. I added a little Petal Pink ink to the nose. The bunny was then added to the card front on Dimensionals……I just love him!

www.crafty-rootes.com – A cheerful bunny thank you card made using the Playing In The Rain Stamp set and a couple of returning colours

I die cut some ‘grasses’ from scrap Lemon Lime Twist card and added them to the card front on Dimensionals and/or liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A cheerful bunny thank you card made using the Playing In The Rain Stamp set and a couple of returning colours

The sentiment, from the Best Family Ever stamp set was stamped in Pretty Peacock ink and a scattering of Basic Rhinestones, coloured with the dark Lemon lime Twist Blends Pen completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A cheerful bunny thank you card made using the Playing In The Rain Stamp set and a couple of returning colours

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The Night of Flight stamp set and the 2023 - 2025 In Colors by Stampin' Up! used to make a pretty moth themed card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

In-Color Moths card for the Crafty-Challenge Blog Hop

Posted on April 24, 2023May 2, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Crafty Challenge Blog where we have a roll of the dice challenge and I have chosen to use the new Night of Flight stamp set to make my card using 4 or the 5 options. The only one I haven’t used is masking.

Colours used in my card are:

To recreate the in-color moths card, you will need:

Moody Mauve card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Fresh As A Daisy dsp – 5½” by 3¾”
Pebbled Path card – 3⅛” by 3⅛”
Basic White card – 3” by 3”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

I glued the piece of Fresh as a Daisy dsp to the largest panel of Basic White card using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive and used the same glue to add the panel to the Moody Mauve card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty moth themed card made using the Night of Flight stamp set and the 2023 – 2025 In Colors for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The moths were stamped onto the Basic White square in Pebbled Path ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty moth themed card made using the Night of Flight stamp set and the 2023 – 2025 In Colors for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

I used the following Blends Alcohol Pens to colour in the moths – Boho Blue, Moody Mauve, Wild Wheat and Copper Clay. I glued the coloured panel to the Pebbled Path square using liquid glue. The whole panel was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty moth themed card made using the Night of Flight stamp set and the 2023 – 2025 In Colors for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Sending Smiles stamp set was stamped in Boho Blue, Moody Mauve and Copper Clay onto scrap Basic White card and cut out the words with scissors. These were added to the card front with liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty moth themed card made using the Night of Flight stamp set and the 2023 – 2025 In Colors for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

A trio of Adhesive Backed Solid Gems completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty moth themed card made using the Night of Flight stamp set and the 2023 – 2025 In Colors for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

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The Lazy Days stamp set by Stampin' Up! used to make a pretty thank you card for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

Lazy Days card for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

Posted on April 24, 2023May 2, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop where we are sharing projects made using some new annual catalogue product. I have made a pretty thank you card using the Lazy Days stamp set.

Colours used in this project:

To recreate the lazy days card, you will need:

Boho Blue card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Lemon Lolly card – 4⅝” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 4¾” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Peebled Path card – ¼” strip

Using Boho Blue ink, I randomly stamped the clouds onto the Boho Blue card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty thank you card made using the Lazy Days stamp set for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

Using the Scalloped Contour Dies, I die cut a scalloped rectangle from the 4¾” by 3½” panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty thank you card made using the Lazy Days stamp set for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

The rocking chair and coffee table were then stamped onto the die cut shape in Peebled Path ink. I used Crumb Cake Blends to colour in the chair and table and added lemonade to the glasses using the new Lemon Lolly Blends.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty thank you card made using the Lazy Days stamp set for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

I masked off the edges of the die cut rectangle and applied Boho Blue ink to the background of the panel using a Blending Brush. The completed panel was then glued to the Lemon Lolly layer using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty thank you card made using the Lazy Days stamp set for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

I wrapped a piece of Crumb Cake Baker’s Twine around the upper left corner of the panel, secured it on the back with Sellotape and added a bow with a Mini Glue Dot.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty thank you card made using the Lazy Days stamp set for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Sending Smiles stamp set was stamped in Versamark ink onto the strip of Peebled Path card, covered it with White Embossing Powder and set it using my Heat Tool. I trimmed it down and added it to the card front. A trio of Adhesive Backed Solid Gems completed the card.

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Ladybird Birthday Card

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

I am sharing a sweet ladybird birthday card made using the Hello Ladybug stamps set.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the ladybird card, you will need:

Sweet Sorbet card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Parakeet Party card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼”
Basic Black card – 3¼” by 2¼”
Basic White card – 2¼” by 2⅛”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

Using Sweet Sorbet ink, I randomly stamped the daisy flower all over the 5” by 3¼” panel of Basic White card. I added the flower centres using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

The trio of tiny dots were added, randomly, over the same panel using Parakeet Party ink. The decorated panel was then glued to the Parakeet Party layer which was then adhered to the Sweet Sorbet card base. I used Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive on both occasions.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The pretty Hello Ladybug stamp sets used to make a pretty and bright ladybird birthday card

The sentiment, from the Go To Greetings stamp set was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black along the bottom of the small basic white panel.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The pretty Hello Ladybug stamp sets used to make a pretty and bright ladybird birthday card

The cute little ladybird was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink above the sentiment and the wings added with Sweet Sorbet ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The pretty Hello Ladybug stamp sets used to make a pretty and bright ladybird birthday card

Using the Penned Dies, I die-cut a scalloped edge along the bottom of the 3¼” by 2¼” panel of Basic Black card. I glued the sentiment piece above the scalloped edge and trimmed the excess length of card away. A length of Black Baker’s Twine was wrapped around the panel, secured on the back with Sellotape.