A bright and cheerful thank you card made using the Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch by Stampin' Up!

Trucking Along Thank you Card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Posted on August 5, 2023August 5, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop where we are sharing something we have been working on recently. I used the Trucking Along Stamp set to make a pretty thank you card for a friend.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the trucking along thank you card, you will need:

Boho Blue card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Real Red card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 2½” by 2½”
Basic White card – 2” by ⅜”
More Dazzle Paper – 4⅛” by ⅝”
Basic White card – 5 ½” by 3 ¾”

Using the Cut & Emboss Machine and one of the Basics 3D Embossing Folders I embossed the Real Red panel and adhered it to the 5⅜” by 3⅝” panel of Basic White. This was then adhered to the Boho Blue card front using the same liquid glue.

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I flagged the ends of the More Dazzle Paper and added it to the card front using Tear ‘n Tape.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch used to make a bright thank you card

The ‘ground’ image was stamped in Pebbled Path ink onto the square of Basic White card. I added the outline of the truck using the same ink. The pile of presents were stamped into the back of the truck using the same ink.

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The infill of the truck was stamped in Boho Blue ink and the detail for the presents in Real Red ink. The stamped panel was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch used to make a bright thank you card

The sentiment, from the Sending Smiles stamp set was stamped in Pebbled Path ink onto the strip of Basic White card. It was trimmed down and slipped under the raised panel.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch used to make a bright thank you card

A scattering of Solid Gems completed the card.

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The Hello Ladybug stamp set and Ladybug Builder Punch by Stampin' Up! used to make a pretty card

Pretty Ladybird on Olive Leaves card

Posted on August 4, 2023July 25, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Here is a pretty ladybird themed card made using the adorable Hello Ladybug stamp set and Ladybird Builder Punch.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the ladybird card, you will need:

Old Olive card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Daffodil Delight card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 2½” by 2½”
Basic Black card – 4” by ½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White & Basic Black card

Using Old Olive ink, I stamped the large leaf randomly across the 5¼” by 3½” panel of Basic White card. The stamped layer was then adhered to the Daffodil Delight card using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty card made using the Hello Ladybug stamp set and Ladybug Builder Punch

The sentiment was stamped in Versamark ink onto the strip of Basic Black card, covered with White Embossing Powder and heat set. I flagged the end before adding the strip to the stamped panel and trimmed off the excess.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty card made using the Hello Ladybug stamp set and Ladybug Builder Punch

The whole piece was then glued to the Old Olive card front.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty card made using the Hello Ladybug stamp set and Ladybug Builder Punch

A 2¼” Circle was punched out using a circle punch. I stamped the trio of flowers randomly over the circle in 2^nd generation Daffodil Delight ink.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty card made using the Hello Ladybug stamp set and Ladybug Builder Punch

I stamped the ladybird leaves in Daffodil Delight ink onto scrap Basic White card and punched them out using the Ladybug Builder Punch. I also punch the ladybird body from scrap Basic Black card. The 2 pieces were glued together and the ladybird was added to the stamped circle.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty card made using the Hello Ladybug stamp set and Ladybug Builder Punch

The circle was added to the card front on Dimensionals and a trio of Festive Pearls completed the card

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A pretty card for the Technique Tuesday colouring Blog Hop made using the Calm & Quiet stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Calm & Quiet card for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

Posted on August 1, 2023August 1, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop where we are sharing colouring techniques. I have used the lovely Calm & Quiet stamp set to make a water-coloured card.

The Colours used in this card are:

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

Pool Party card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pecan Pie card – 5⅛” by 3⅝”
Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper – 5” by 3½”
Pecan Pie card – 2⅛” by ⅜”
Very Vanilla card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

Using StaZon Jet Black ink I stamped the large lakeside image onto Fluid 100 Watercolor card.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Calm & Quiet stamp set used to make a pretty card for the Technique Tuesday colouring Blog Hop

I took an Aquapainter and coloured the image in. I used Pool Party for the water, Pecan Pie for the jetty and Boho Blue for the chair.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Calm & Quiet stamp set used to make a pretty card for the Technique Tuesday colouring Blog Hop

The bullrushes were coloured with Shaded Spruce and Pecan Pie, the greenery in Garden Green and the rocks in Pebbled Path ink.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Calm & Quiet stamp set used to make a pretty card for the Technique Tuesday colouring Blog Hop

A little touch of Poppy Parade ink coloured in the mug and Balmy Blue ink for the sky.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Calm & Quiet stamp set used to make a pretty card for the Technique Tuesday colouring Blog Hop

The coloured panel was added to the Pecan Pie panel using Multipurpose Liquid glue. The panel was added to the Pool Party card base on Dimensionals.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Calm & Quiet stamp set used to make a pretty card for the Technique Tuesday colouring Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Earthen Textures stamp set was stamped in Versamark ink onto the scrap of Pecan Pie card. I covered it with White Embossing Powder and heat set it with my Heat Tool before adding it to the card front.

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A pretty card for the Stampers Showcase sketch challenge Blog Hop made using the Stargazing designer series paper by Stampin' Up!

Stargazing card for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

Posted on July 31, 2023July 21, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop where we are creating projects based on a sketch. I have used the gorgeous Stargazing dsp to make my card. I adjust the sizes to fit with the UK’s cardstock.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the Stargazing card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Stargazing dsp – 5½” by 3⅞”
Stargazing dsp – 4¾” by 3”
Stargazing dsp – 3½” by 2¾”
Stargazing dsp – 3½” by ¾”
Basic White card – 2” by 2”

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the largest panel of Stargazing designer series paper to the Thick Basic White card front.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Stargazing designer series paper used to make a pretty card for the Stampers Showcase sketch challenge Blog Hop

The 4¾” by 3” piece of designer series paper was added next, off set. The dsp panel measuring 3½” by 2¾” was added next also off set.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Stargazing designer series paper used to make a pretty card for the Stampers Showcase sketch challenge Blog Hop

Using Scissors, I angled the left-hand side of the final strip of dsp and added it to the card front with the same liquid glue.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Stargazing designer series paper used to make a pretty card for the Stampers Showcase sketch challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Perched in a Tree stamp set was stamped in Night of Navy ink onto the small square of Basic White card which I then die cut a stitched circle using the Stylish Shapes Dies. This was added to the card front on Dimensionals.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Stargazing designer series paper used to make a pretty card for the Stampers Showcase sketch challenge Blog Hop

A trio of Basic Rhinestones completed the card.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Stargazing designer series paper used to make a pretty card for the Stampers Showcase sketch challenge Blog Hop

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Masterfully Made dsp and Share A Milkshake stamp set and dies by Stampin' Up! used to make a pretty card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

Milkshake card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

Posted on July 30, 2023July 21, 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. The Share A Milkshake stamp set was on my desk so I have made my card using it.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the Milkshake card, you will need;

Berry Burst card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Masterfully Made dsp – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic Black card – 3⅝” by 2¼”
Basic White card – 3¾” by 2½”
Basic Back card – 1¾” by ⅝”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

The panel of Masterfully Made designer series paper (dsp) was glued, using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, to the Berry Burst card front.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Share A Milkshake stamp set and dies used with the Masterfully Made dsp to make a pretty card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

Using the Deckled Rectangle dies, I die cut a label from the 3¾” by 2½” panel of Basic White card and glued it to the 3⅝” by 2¼” piece of Basic Black card. This was added to the card base on Dimensionals.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Share A Milkshake stamp set and dies used with the Masterfully Made dsp to make a pretty card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

On scrap Basic White card, I stamped the milkshake glass – the solid image in 2^nd generation Fresh Freesia ink and the detailed image in full strength Fresh Freesia ink. The scoops of ice-cream were stamped in Berry Burst ink and Lemon Lolly ink. I stamped the straw in Lost Lagoon ink.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Share A Milkshake stamp set and dies used with the Masterfully Made dsp to make a pretty card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

All of the images were die cut using the Share A Milkshake Dies. They were added to the raised panel using liquid glue.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Share A Milkshake stamp set and dies used with the Masterfully Made dsp to make a pretty card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

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

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Share A Milkshake stamp set and dies used with the Masterfully Made dsp to make a pretty card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

A trio of Tinsel Gems from the three pack completed the card.

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The Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch by Stampin' Up! used to make a masculine birthday card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Trucking Alone card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

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

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are sharing some of the gorgeous online products currently available. I am using the lovely Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder dies.

The colours used in this project are:

To recreate the trucking along card, you will need:

Pebbled Path card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pebbled Path card – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Basic White card – 3½” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White & Boho Blue card

I ran the panel of Pebbled Path card through the Cut & Emboss Machine with one of the lovely Basics 3D Embossing Folders. The panel was then glued to the Pebbled Path card base using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A masculine birthday card made using the Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

A couple of strips of Tear ‘N Tape were added to the embossed panel. A loop of Real Red ribbon was added to the card front.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A masculine birthday card made using the Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

On scrap Basic White card, I stamped the outline truck in Pebbled Path ink. The truck was coloured using the infill stamp and Real Red ink. The tyres were coloured using the Basic Black Blends Pen. I punched the truck out with the Truck Builder Punch.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A masculine birthday card made using the Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Using the Stylish Shapes Dies, I cut out a stitched circle. The ‘ground’ image was stamped in Pebbled Path ink along the bottom of the die cut circle. I added clouds in Boho Blue ink across the top. Using a Blending Brush, I added Boho Blue ink to the top half of the circle and Pebbled Path ink to the bottom of the circle.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A masculine birthday card made using the Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The truck was placed onto the stitched circle, when it was in position, I lined up the outline flower image, moved the truck to one side and stamped the image in Pebbled Path ink. The flowers were coloured with Daffodil Delight ink and I coloured the leaves with a Garden Green Marker.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A masculine birthday card made using the Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The truck was added onto the circle on Dimensionals and the circle added to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. The sentiment from the Something Fancy stamp set was stamped in Pebbled Path ink onto a scrap of Basic White card. I trimmed it down and added it to the card front.

I love this stamp set and punch, it is so versatile, fabulous for masculine cards.

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For the texture themed Christmas Stampathon I used the Grassy Grove stamp set and Grove dies to make a sweet Christmas card

Grassy Grove card for the Christmas Stampathon

Posted on July 28, 2023July 27, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing the card made for the Christmas Stampathon challenge. This month’s theme is ‘Texture’ and I have chosen to use the Grassy Grove stamp set and Grove Die to make my cards.

Colours used in my card are:

To recreate the grassy grove card:

Balmy Blue card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Mossy Meadow card – 4¾” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 4½” by 3”
Scrap Basic White card

Using the large back ground image I stamped across the bottom of the Balmy Blue card front. I added the trio of trees on either side using the same ink. A couple of strips of Silver Ribbon were adhered to the card front with Tear ‘n Tape.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A sweet Christmas card made using the Grassy Grove stamp set and Grove dies for the texture themed Christmas Stampathon

I die cut 2 Deckled Rectangles from scrap Basic White card. I tore 2 strips from the bottom of one of the rectangles and inked them with a Blending Brush and Pool Party ink.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A sweet Christmas card made using the Grassy Grove stamp set and Grove dies for the texture themed Christmas Stampathon

Using Balmy Blue ink, I inked the edges of the other deckled rectangle. The Pool Party inked pieces were then added to the bottom with the lowest one on Dimensionals. The whole piece was then glued to the Mossy Meadow Deckled Rectangle. I glued this to the Balmy Blue card front.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A sweet Christmas card made using the Grassy Grove stamp set and Grove dies for the texture themed Christmas Stampathon

The double trees were stamped in Mossy Meadow ink onto scrap Basic White card. The trees were then die cut using the Grove dies and added to the panel with either liquid glue or Dimensionals.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A sweet Christmas card made using the Grassy Grove stamp set and Grove dies for the texture themed Christmas Stampathon

The deer was stamped in Early Espresso ink onto scrap Basic White card and die cut. It was added to the card front with multipurpose liquid adhesive and Dimensionals.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A sweet Christmas card made using the Grassy Grove stamp set and Grove dies for the texture themed Christmas Stampathon

A trio of Flat-backed Adhesive Pearls completed the card.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A sweet Christmas card made using the Grassy Grove stamp set and Grove dies for the texture themed Christmas Stampathon

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The In The moment stamp set by Stampin' Up! used to make a relaxing card for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop sketch/colour challenge

Relaxing Card fr the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

Posted on July 27, 2023July 25, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop where we are sharing projects inspired by a sketch/colour challenge. I have used the lovely In The Moment stamp set to make my relaxing card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the relax card, you will need:

Lemon Lolly card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Night of Navy card – 3⅞” by 3⅜” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 3¾” by 3¼” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corner
Scrap Basic White, Balmy Blue and Sweet Sorbet

I stamped the image from the In The Moment stamp set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto the 3¾” by 3¼” panel of Basic White card.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A relaxing card made using the In The moment stamp set for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop sketch/colour challenge

The following Blends Pens were used to colour in the image – Petal Pink, Lemon Lolly, Balmy Blue, Sweet Sorbet, Pecan Pie and Night of Navy,

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A relaxing card made using the In The moment stamp set for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop sketch/colour challenge

Once coloured in the panel was adhered to the Night of Navy layer.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A relaxing card made using the In The moment stamp set for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop sketch/colour challenge

I flagged the ends of strips of scrap card in Basic White, Balmy Blue and Sweet Sorbet and glued them to the back of the stamped panel. The whole piece was then mounted onto the Lemon Lolly card base on Dimensionals.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A relaxing card made using the In The moment stamp set for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop sketch/colour challenge

The sentiment was stamped directly onto the card front in Night of Navy ink.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A relaxing card made using the In The moment stamp set for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop sketch/colour challenge

A trio of Adhesive – Backed Solid Gems completed the card.

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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.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pelican on a post thank you card made using the Waves of Inspiration stamp set and the Nested Essentials dies

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

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pelican on a post thank you card made using the Waves of Inspiration stamp set and the Nested Essentials dies

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.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pelican on a post thank you card made using the Waves of Inspiration stamp set and the Nested Essentials dies

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.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pelican on a post thank you card made using the Waves of Inspiration stamp set and the Nested Essentials dies

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.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pelican on a post thank you card made using the Waves of Inspiration stamp set and the Nested Essentials dies

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

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Pastel colours and the masking technique used to make a row of balloons card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Pastel Balloons card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Posted on July 24, 2023July 15, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop where we are sharing projects based around 5 suggested options, we could choose to use some or all of the suggestions; these are Subtles colour family, Masking, Standard Horizontal, Ribbon, For You sentiment. I have made my card using the Beautiful Balloons stamp set and all 5 options.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the pastel balloons card you, will need:

Lost Lagoon 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”
Basic Black card – 1” by ½”

I stamped the medium sized balloon onto a stack of Post It Notes and trimmed them out using Paper Snips, these would act as my masks.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A row of balloons made using pastel colours and masking for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The first balloon was stamped in the centre of the smaller panel in Lost Lagoon ink, I covered it with one of the masks and stamped the next balloon on the right in Petal Pink ink. This balloon was masked off and the next balloon stamped in Lemon Lolly ink. I repeated the masking and stamped the last balloon on the right-hand side in Balmy Blue ink.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A row of balloons made using pastel colours and masking for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The same masking and stamping were repeated in Fresh Freesia, Pool Party and Bubble Bath. Finally, I added an extra one using Highland Heather ink. The balloon strings were stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. The stamped panel was then added to the Basic Black layer using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A row of balloons made using pastel colours and masking for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

A small piece of Black & White Gingham Ribbon was wrapped around the lower right corner and secured on the back with Sellotape.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A row of balloons made using pastel colours and masking for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Color & Contour stamp set was stamped in Versamark ink, covered it with White Embossing Powder and set it with my Heat Tool. I added the sentiment over the ribbon with a Mini Glue Dot on each side.