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.

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

The whole piece was added to the card front on Dimensionals and a Black Baker’s Twine bow completed the card.

So sweet, I hope you like it.

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The embossed resist technique used with the Night of Flight host stamp set by Stampin' Up! for the Ink, Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Moths – a Night of Flight card for the Ink, Stamp, Share Blog Hop

Posted on April 22, 2023April 15, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink, Stamp, Share Blog Hop where we are sharing projects made using pre-order products. I have chosen to use the Night of Flight stamp set and the 3 of our new 2023 – 2025 In Colors.

Colours used in this card are:

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

Wild Wheat card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”
Distressed Gold dsp – 3” by ½”
Basic White card – 2¾” by ⅜”

I mounted all of the moth images onto the largest acrylic block, Block I, inked them up with Versamark ink and stamped them down onto the 5¼” by 3½” panel of Basic White card. I covered the panel with White Embossing Powder and heat set it

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Night of Flight host stamp set used with the embossed resist technique for the Ink, Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Using Blending Brushes, I added Wild Wheat, Copper Clay and Moody Mauve inks covering the entire panel. I rubbed over each moth with a dry tissue to remove the ink sitting on top of the embossed images. Love how the white moths popped out.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Night of Flight host stamp set used with the embossed resist technique for the Ink, Stamp. Share Blog Hop

The inked panel was then adhered to the 5⅜” by 3⅝” panel of Basic White using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. The panel was then added to the Wild Wheat card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Night of Flight host stamp set used with the embossed resist technique for the Ink, Stamp. Share Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Artistically Inked stamp set was stamped in Copper Clay ink onto the strip of Basic White card which was then glued to the strip of Distressed Gold Dsp and then added to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Night of Flight host stamp set used with the embossed resist technique for the Ink, Stamp. Share Blog Hop

A double White Baker’s Twine bow and a trio of Brushed Metallic Dots completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Night of Flight host stamp set used with the embossed resist technique for the Ink, Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Love the muted colour palette of this card, so pretty. I hope you like it.

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A pretty welcome to your new home card made using the Garden Birdhouses stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Birdhouses card Welcome Card

Posted on April 21, 2023April 9, 2023 by Mo Rootes

A pretty card to share with you today made using the sadly, about to retire Garden Birds stamp set.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the birdhouses card, you will need:

Old Olive card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Fresh Freesia card – 4½” by 2¾”
Basic White card – 4⅜” by 2⅝”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic Black card

The branch, pole, birdhouses and bird were all stamped onto the smaller panel of Basic Black card in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I used the following Blends Alcohol Markers to colour in the images – So Saffron, Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather, Pool Party, Old Olive, Smoky Slate & Ivory

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Garden Birdhouses stamp set used to make a pretty welcome to your new home card

The grass and flowers were stamped along the bottom in Old Olive ink and the flowers coloured in with dark Highland Heather Blends Marker. Using a Blending Brush I added Soft Sea Foam ink to mute the stark white of the background. The panel was then added to the Fresh Freesia panel using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Garden Birdhouses stamp set used to make a pretty welcome to your new home card

The tree branch was stamped along the top of the Old Olive card front in Old Olive ink and the grass and flowers added in the same way along the bottom of the card front. The coloured panel was then added overtop on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Garden Birdhouses stamp set used to make a pretty welcome to your new home card

The sentiment was stamped in Versamark ink onto scrap Basic Black card, covered it with White Embossing Powder and heat set. I then fussy cut around it with my Scissors before adding it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Garden Birdhouses stamp set used to make a pretty welcome to your new home card

A trio of Milky Dots completed the card.

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A bright and cheerful Mother's Day card made using the Hand Penned stamp set by Stampin' Up! for the Mother's Day Blog Hop

Hand Penned Mother’s Day Card

Posted on April 18, 2023April 9, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Mother’s Day Blog Hop where, unsurprisingly, we are sharing Mother’s Day projects In the UK we have already celebrated Mother’s Day so this card will be added to my stash. I used the pretty Hand Penned Petals stamp set, which is retiring at the end of this month to make my card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the hand penned card, you will need:

Polished Pink card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Daffodil Delight card – 4” by 3⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 3⅞” by 3” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corner – for the inside
Basic Black card – 2¼” by 2¼”

I stamped the spray of flowers onto the smaller panel of Basic White card in Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Hand Penned stamp set used to make a bight and cheerful Mother’s Day card for the Mother’s Day Blog Hop

The following Blends Alcohol Pens ere used to colour in the image – Daffodil Delight, Polished Pink, Granny Apple Green and Black.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Hand Penned stamp set used to make a bright and cheerful Mother’s Day card for the Mother’s Day Blog Hop

The ornate border image was stamped below the flowers in the same black ink and parts of it coloured using the light Daffodil Delight and light Polished Pink Blends.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Hand Penned stamp set used to make a bright and cheerful Mother’s Day card for the Mother’s Day Blog Hop

The decorated panel was then glued to the Daffodil Delight layer using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive and the mounted onto the Polished Pink card base on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Hand Penned stamp set used to make a bright and cheerful Mother’s Day card for the Mother’s Day Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Daffodil Delight stamp set was stamped in Versamark ink onto the piece of Basic Black card. I covered it with White Embossing Powder and heat set it using my Heat Tool. The sentiment was then die cut using the Stylish Shapes Dies and added to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Hand Penned stamp set used to make a bright and cheerful Mother’s Day card for the Mother’s Day Blog Hop

A scattering of Milky Dots finished the card.

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Sheep Themed Thank You Card

Posted on April 16, 2023April 9, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Today I have been using the sweet On the Farm stamp set to make a pretty water coloured thank you card.

The colours used in this project are:

To recreate the sheep thank you card, you will need:

Sahara Sand card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Garden Green card – 3¼” by 2⅝”
Fluid 100 card – 3⅛” by 2½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”
Strips of Basic White, Balmy Blue and Garden Green ⅜” wide

When I am stamping onto watercolor paper, I usually use my Stamparatus. Because the paper is textured the Stamparatus gives me the option of re-stamping if I miss spots or I want the image to be darker. So, I stamped the fields, trees and sheep in StaZon Jet Black ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The On The Farm stamp set used to make a pretty, watercoloured, sheep themed thank you card

I added a drop of Balmy Blue re-inker to the lid of the Balmy Blue ink pad and painted in the sky using a Water Painter. After the sky had dried, I coloured the fields in the same way using Garden Green ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The On The Farm stamp set used to make a pretty, watercoloured, sheep themed thank you card

The trees were painted with Shaded Spruce and the tree trunks in Early Espresso. I used Memento Tuxedo Black ink re-fill to colour in the sheep and left the panel to dry.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The On The Farm stamp set used to make a pretty, watercoloured, sheep themed thank you card

The dried panel was then glued to the Garden Green card. I used Seal + as the panel was a little warped. The whole piece was mounted onto the Sahara Sand card base on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The On The Farm stamp set used to make a pretty, watercoloured, sheep themed thank you card

The sentiment, from the Best Family Ever, was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink below the mounted image. I flagged the end of the three strips of card, each ⅜” and tucked them under the image.