Pelican on a Post Thank You Card

Posted on July 25, 2023July 16, 2023 by Mo Rootes

I have made a lovely pelican on a post thank you card using the Waves of Inspiration stamp set and the Nested Essentials dies.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the pelican on a post card, you will need:

Night of Navy card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – one for the inside
Stargazing dsp – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 4¼” by 2½”
Scrap Basic White card

The panel of Stargazing designer series paper (dsp) was glued to one of the Basic White panels. A length of Tahitian Tide Metallic Ribbon was wrapped around the panel and secured on the back with Sellotape.

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I added it to the Night of Navy card base using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

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Using Pebbled Path ink, I stamped the pelican on a post onto the 4¼” by 2½” panel of Basic White card and die cut it out using the Nested Essentials dies. I coloured the pelicans bill in with a Pumpkin Pie Blends Pen. The die cut piece was mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

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The trio of clouds from the Playing in the Rain stamp set were stamped in Tahitian Tide ink onto scrap Basic White card and die cut using the Playing in the Rain dies. They were added to the card front around the raised panel.

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The sentiment from the Sending Smiles stamp set was stamped in Night of Navy ink onto scrap Basic White card and trimmed down. It was added to the card front.

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

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A lovely thank you card made using the pretty Night of Flight stamp set by Stampin' Up! and some soft pastel colours

Night of Flight Pastel Moths thank you card

Posted on July 11, 2023July 5, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Here is a pretty pastel card made using the Night of Flight stamp set and vellum.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the night of flight pastel moths’ card, you will need:

Pool Party card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic Black card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 3 ¼”
Vellum – 4 ¾” by 3”
Basic Black card – 2½” by ½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” for the inside

I randomly stamped three of the moths, from the Night of Flight stamp set, in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto the smallest panel of Basic White card.

Using Blending Brushes, brushed on Bubble Bath ink, followed by Lemon Lolly ink and finishing with Pool Party ink. The inked panel was glued to the Basic Black layer using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Night of Flight stamp set used with pastel colours to make a lovely thank you card

The Vellum panel was placed on top of the inked panel and held in place using a couple of Mini Glue Dots placed where the sentiment would hide them.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Night of Flight stamp set used with pastel colours to make a lovely thank you card

A length of Black & white Gingham Ribbon was wrapped around the panel and secured on the back with Tear ‘n Tape. The whole piece was then mounted onto the Pool Party card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Night of Flight stamp set used with pastel colours to make a lovely thank you card

The sentiment, from the Earthen Textures stamp set was stamped in Versamark ink onto the piece of Basic Black card, covered with White Embossing Powder and heat set it using my Heat Tool. I trimmed it down and added it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Night of Flight stamp set used with pastel colours to make a lovely thank you card

A gingham bow and a trio of flat adhesive backed pearls finished off the card.

Isn’t it pretty?

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A floral wreath card made for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop using the So Refreshing stamp set and dies by Stampin' Up!

Floral Wreath for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

Posted on June 22, 2023June 13, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop where we are sharing projects inspired by a sketch and the current In Colors. I have used the gorgeous So Refreshing stamp set and dies to make my card.

Colours used in this project are:

Basic White

Parakeet Party

Sweet Sorbet

To recreate the floral wreath card, you will need:

Sweet Sorbet card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Parakeet Party card – 5⅛” by 3 ½”
Basic White card – 4⅞” by 3¼”
Parakeet Party card – 2⅛” by ⅜”
Basic White card – 2” by ¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White & Parakeet Party card

Using the infill floral image, I stamped in the upper left and lower right corners of the Sweet Sorbet card base with Sweet Sorbet ink.

The 4⅞” by 3¼” panel of Basic White card was embossed using the Quatrefoil Embossing Folder. I cut it from corner to corner using my Paper Trimmer and glued it to the Parakeet Party layer. The whole panel was glued to the Sweet Sorbet card front using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The So Refreshing stamp set and dies used to make a floral wreath card for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

I mounted the leafy spray onto the plate of my Stamparatus and stamped it 6 times in Parakeet Party ink onto scrap Basic White card. The outline flower image was stamped in Sweet Sorbet ink using the Stamparatus. I found this was the easiest way to get the flowers in the correct place.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The So Refreshing stamp set and dies used to make a floral wreath card for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

The infill flowers were stamped in 2^nd generation Sweet Sorbet ink. The flower sprays were then die cut using the So Refreshing Dies. I also die cut some extra leaves from scrap Parakeet Party card.

The long stem of the spray was cut off and the flowers were then arranged on the card front in a rough circle. I then glued each spray to the next with a dab of liquid glue and to the card front on Dimensionals. The extra leaves were then tucked in around the wreath to add more texture.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The So Refreshing stamp set and dies used to make a floral wreath card for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Sending Smiles stamp set was stamped in Parakeet Party ink onto the strip of Basic White card and then backed with the slightly larger piece of Parakeet Party card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The So Refreshing stamp set and dies used to make a floral wreath card for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

I tucked a bow, made from the Lemon Lime Twist Ribbon under the wreath with a Mini Glue Dot and added the sentiment over the top. A trio of gems were added to complete the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The So Refreshing stamp set and dies used to make a floral wreath card for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

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The pretty Artistically Inked stamp set by Stampin' Up! used to make a simply stamped thank you card

Simply Stamped Artistically Inked

Posted on May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Here is a pretty floral thank you card, simply stamped using the Artistically Inked stamp set.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the artistically inked card, you will need:

Bubble Bath card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Berry Burst card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”

I stamped the largest flower in Bubble Bath ink onto the smaller panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A simply stamped thank you card made using the pretty Artistically Inked stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

The medium sized flower was added in Fresh Freesia ink. The leaves were stamped next, using Soft Sea Foam ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A simply stamped thank you card made using the pretty Artistically Inked stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

I used the largest flower of the trio of flowers image to add Lemon Lolly flowers. The same flower was used in Berry Burst ink to add the flower centres and some extra pops of colour.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A simply stamped thank you card made using the pretty Artistically Inked stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

The sentiment was stamped in Berry Burst ink and the decorated panel was glued to the Berry Burst layer using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. The panel was added to the Bubble Bath card base on Dimensionals.

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A trio of Tinsel Gems, from the four pack, completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A simply stamped thank you card made using the pretty Artistically Inked stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

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A thank you card made using the Earthen Textures Bundle by Stampin' Up! for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

Earthen Plant Pots for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

Posted on May 29, 2023May 20, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop where we are sharing projects showcasing the 2023 – 2025 In Colors. I have chosen to use the Earthen Textures stamp set to make my card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the earthen pots card, you will need:

Boho Blue card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Copper Clay card – 5⅛” by 3⅜” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corner
Fresh As A Daisy dsp – 3¼” by ⅝”
Scrap Basic White, Wild Wheat, Copper Clay & Pebbled Path

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the strip of Fresh As A Daisy dsp to the smaller Basic White panel. I used a Blending Brush to lightly apply Boho Blue ink to the same white panel before adding it to the Boho Blue card base using the same liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The gorgeous Earthen Textures Dies used to make a thank you card for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

Onto scrap Basic White card, I stamped the large pot in Moody Mauve ink, the smaller pot in Boho Blue ink and the spray of grasses in Wild Wheat ink. These were all die cut using the Earthen Textures Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The gorgeous Earthen Textures Dies used to make a thank you card for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

I die cut the pot handles from scrap Boho Blue card, the palm leaves from scrap Copper Clay card and the spiky grasses from both scrap Wild Wheat and Pebbled Path card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The gorgeous Earthen Textures Dies used to make a thank you card for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

The large Moody Mauve pot was added to the card front with liquid glue and the spray of grasses and one of the spiky grasses were tucked into the top. I added the handles to the Boho Blue pot and mounted it onto the card front on Dimensionals. The Copper Clay palm leaf and the remaining spiky grasses were tucked in behind.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The gorgeous Earthen Textures Dies used to make a thank you card for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

The sentiment was heat embossed in White onto scrap Boho Blue card. I trimmed it out with Scissors and added it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The gorgeous Earthen Textures Dies used to make a thank you card for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

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

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A card made for the Ink & Inspiration picture/colour challenge using the Oceanfront stamp set and Seaside Dies by Stampin' Up!

By the Sea card for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

Posted on May 25, 2023May 18, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop where we are sharing projects inspired by a sketch and colour challenge. I have used the Oceanfront stamp set and Seaside Dies to create my card.

Colour combo used in this card

To recreate the By the sea card, you will need:

Blueberry Bushel card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Daffodil Delight card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”
Scrap Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral & Granny Apple Green

Using 2^nd generation Blueberry Bushel ink, I stamped the ‘sky’. The sea was then stamped in 2^nd generation Coastal Cabana ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Oceanfront stamp set and Seaside Dies used to make a card for the Ink & Inspiration picture/colour challenge

The ‘sand’ was added in 1^st & 2^nd generation Crumb Cake ink. I stamped the grasses in Granny Apple Green ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Oceanfront stamp set and Seaside Dies used to make a card for the Ink & Inspiration picture/colour challeng

Using my Mini Cut & Emboss Machine, and the Seaside Dies I die cut the large and small tufts of grasses and adhered them to the stamped panel with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Oceanfront stamp set and Seaside Dies used to make a card for the Ink & Inspiration picture/colour challenge

I die cut the small scallop shells from scrap Calypso Coral and Daffodil Delight card. These were then added to the decorated panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Oceanfront stamp set and Seaside Dies used to make a card for the Ink & Inspiration picture/colour challenge

The sentiment from the Sending Smiles stamp set was stamped along the bottom in Crumb Cake ink. The panel was then glued to the Daffodil Delight layer and then added to the Blueberry Bushel card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Oceanfront stamp set and Seaside Dies used to make a card for the Ink & Inspiration picture/colour challenge

A trio of Flat-Backed Pearls completed the card.

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A very pretty floral thank you card made using the Pansy Patch stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Lemon Pansy Card

Posted on May 7, 2023May 2, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Here is a pretty card made using a sweet, Pansy Patch stamp set and the co-ordinating Pansy Dies.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the pansy card, you will need;

Lemon Lolly card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – Rounded upper left corner
Copper Clay card – 5⅛” by 3⅜” – Rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼” – Rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – Rounded upper left corner
Copper Clay card – 2” by ¼”
Scrap Basic White card

The solid base image of each pansy was stamped in Lemon Lolly ink and I added the more detailed layer in Daffodil Delight ink. They were stamped on scrap Basic White card. I die cut the flowers using the pansy dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pansy Patch stamp set used to make a very pretty floral thank you card

The leaves were stamped onto scrap Basic White card, the base in 2^nd generation Old Olive ink and the detail in full strength Old Olive ink, they were die cut using the same dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pansy Patch stamp set used to make a very pretty floral thank you card

Using a Blending Brush, I added a little Cajun Craze ink to the smaller panel of Basic White card. I love the almost blush effect this ink gives to a background.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pansy Patch stamp set used to make a very pretty floral thank you card

The flowers were added to the card base on either liquid glue or Dimensionals and the leaves were tucked underneath. The whole panel was added to the Copper Clay layer which was then mounted onto the Lemon Lolly card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pansy Patch stamp set used to make a very pretty floral thank you card

I added a length of Gold Elegant Trim around the flowers, held in position with a couple of Mini Glue Dots.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pansy Patch stamp set used to make a very pretty floral thank you card

The sentiment was stamped in Versamark ink, covered with White Embossing Powder and Heat set. I trimmed it down and added it to the card front and a trio of Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins completed the card.

I love these colours together, don’t you?

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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 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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www.crafty-rootes.com - A cute card made for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop using the Pretty Birds stamp set and Layering Diorama Dies by Stampin' Up!

Pretty Birds All In A Row – for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Posted on March 27, 2023March 21, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop where we are working with 5 set colours. I have chosen to use the Pretty Birds stamp set to make my card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate to row of pretty birds 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 Black card – 4½” by 3½”
Basic White card – 3¾” by 2¾”
Scrap Basic Black card
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

I randomly stamped the outline row of birds image all over the 5¼” by 3½” panel of Basic White using Daffodil Delight ink. The stamped panel was then glued, using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, to the larger Basic Black layer.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pretty Birds stamp set used with the Layering Diorama Dies to make a cute card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

A length of Black and White Gingham Ribbon was wrapped around the panel and secured on the back with Sellotape, The whole piece was then added to the Daffodil Delight card base using the same liquid adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pretty Birds stamp set used with the Layering Diorama Dies to make a cute card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Using Memento Tuxedo Black ink, I stamped the same outline birds image onto the 3¾” by 2¾” piece of Basic White card. This was then die-cut using the Layering Diorama Dies. Whilst I had the dies out I also die cut a larger diorama panel from the 4½” by 3½” piece of Basic Black card. The black diorama piece was then slipped under the ribbon on the card front and glued in place.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pretty Birds stamp set used with the Layering Diorama Dies to make a cute card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

I used Stampin ’n Write Markers to ink up the solid, in-fill images of the birds in an ink to stamp technique. I inked and stamped each colour individually starting with Pacific Point. I moved onto Mango Melody, Tahitian Tide, Daffodil Delight and finished off with Garden Green. The finished piece was then added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pretty Birds stamp set used with the Layering Diorama Dies to make a cute card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Best Family Ever stamp set was stamped in Versamark ink onto a scrap of Basic Black card, covered with White Embossing Powder and heat set before being added to the card front.