A stained glass Ruby Heart card for my husband using the Friends For Life Dies from Stampin' Up!

Ruby Heart Anniversary card

Posted on October 13, 2024October 13, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing the card made for my husband – we are celebrating our ruby wedding anniversary (40 years) today.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the ruby heart anniversary card, you will need:

Cherry Cobbler card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Silver Foil – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White, Cherry Cobbler and Silver Foil

I began by making the heart. Using Washi Tape from my stash I taped together the outline and detailed heart dies, from the Friends For Life Dies. I then die cut 3 Cherry Cobbler hearts and 1 Silver Foil heart. I also die cut a solid heat using just the outline heart die.

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Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive I adhered the 3 detailed hearts to the solid heart. I carefully filled in each of the negative spaces in the heart with Fine Tip Glue and set it aside to dry and set.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Friends For Life Dies used to make a gorgeous stained glass Ruby Heart card for my ruby anniversary

Whilst the heart was drying – it took about an hour – I embossed the 5¼” by 3½” Basic White panel using the Timeworn Type Embossing Folder. I squirted some of the Silver Enamel Effects onto a Silicon Craft Mat and swiped a B block through it before rubbing it over the raised embossing. It just gives a little extra shimmer to the card. The whole piece was then glued to the Silver Foil layer.

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A length of Sheer Silver Edged Ribbon was wrapped around the panel before it was adhered to the Cherry Cobbler card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Friends For Life Dies used to make a gorgeous stained glass Ruby Heart card for my ruby anniversary

When the heart was dry, I added the detailed Silver Foil heat on top and glued the whole heart to the front of the card.

The sentiment, from the Sweetly Scripted stamp set was stamped in Cherry Cobbler ink onto scrap Basic White card. I fussy cut the sentiment out and added it straddling the heart with a small piece of Foam Adhesive Strip to either end and a Mini Glue Dot in the middle.

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A trio of silver Drusy Adhesive-backed Embellishments finished the card.

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A pretty Autumnal/fall themed anniversary card made using the Changing Leaves stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Changing Leaves Anniversary card – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

Posted on September 12, 2024August 17, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop where we are sharing Autumn/Fall themed cards. I have made a pretty, Changing Leaves anniversary card for friends.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the changing leaves anniversary card, you will need:

Mossy Meadow card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Cherry Cobbler card – 5⅞” by 2⅜”
Basic White card – 5⅞” by 2¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White and Cherry Cobbler card

The maple leaf image was randomly stamped onto the 5⅞” by 2¼” panel of Basic White card using Mossy Meadow ink.

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Using the following Blends Pens, I coloured in one of the leaves – light & dark Wild Wheat, light & dark Cherry Cobbler and light & dark Mossy Meadow. The stamped panel was glued to the Cherry Cobbler layer and then to the front of the Mossy Meadow card front.

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The outline image from the Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set was stamped in Cherry Cobbler ink onto scrap Basic White card. I punched it out using the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch.

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The sentiment, from the Layers of Beauty stamp set was stamped onto the punched label in Mossy Meadow ink. The label was then added to the card front on Dimensionals.

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A trio of 2023 – 2025 In Color Dots finished the cards.

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A silver wedding anniversary card made using the stunning Layers of Beauty stamp set, stencils and dies from Stampin' Up! - Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Silver Anniversary Card

Posted on June 1, 2024May 20, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are sharing a project of our own choosing. I have chosen to share the silver anniversary card made to celebrate the 25^th Wedding Anniversary of one of my oldest friends and her husband.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the silver anniversary card, you will need:

Soft Sea Foam card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Silver Foil – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic Gray card – 4” by ¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

Using one of the Basics 3D Embossing Folders, I embossed the 5¼” by 3½” panel of Basic White card. This was adhered to the Silver Foil layer. I then glued the piece to the Soft Sea Foam card base.

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The large floral outline image, from the Layers of Beauty stamp set was stamped onto a large scrap of Basic White card.

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I placed the 1^st stencil over the stamped image and applied a light layer of Smoky Slate ink to the large roses with a Blending Brush. The 2^nd stencil was placed over top and the next layer added with Gray Granite ink. The final layer was added with Basic Gray ink.

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The smaller flowers were inked with Gray Granite ink and the centres coloured with Basic Gray ink. Soft Sea Foam ink was then used for the base colour of the leaves. The more detailed layer was added to the leaves using the same ink.

I die cut the coloured image using the Layers of Beauty Dies and added the whole piece to the card front on Dimensionals.

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The sentiment, from the Sweetly Scripted stamp set was stamped in Versamark ink onto the strip of Basic Gray 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 scattering of Basic Gray and Smoky Slate Pearls and a silver ribbon bow completed the card.

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The Layered Florals Embossing Folder used with Pearlized Enamel Effects by Stampin' Up! to make a pretty anniversary card

Pearlized Layered Florals card

Posted on May 31, 2024May 20, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Here is a card made to celebrate the wedding anniversary of lovely friends using the Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder.

Colours in this project are:

Basic White

Gorgeous Grape

To recreate the pearlized layered florals card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Gorgeous Grape card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Gorgeous Grape card – 5⅞” by ⅞”
Scrap Basic White card

Using the Layered Floral 3D Embossing Folder, I embossed the 5¼” by 3½” piece of Basic White card.

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Onto the Silicon Mat I squeezed out about ½ teaspoonful of Pearlized Enamel Effects. I added 2 drops of Gorgeous Grape Re-inker and mixed with an old lolly stick.

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Using an old piece of sponge, I applied the pearlized purple mixture to the embossed panel using circular motions. I then set it aside to dry.

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The coloured panel was glued to the Gorgeous Grape layer and a length of the white Diagonal Striped Ribbon was wrapped around before the panel was adhered to the Thick Basic White card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The beautiful pearlized floral anniversary card made using the Layered Florals Embossing Folder

The sentiment, from the Layers of Beauty stamp set was stamped in Gorgeous Grape ink onto scrap Basic White card. I punched it out using the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch. It was added over the ribbon on Dimensionals.

A trio of Purple Shimmer Gems completed the card.

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A beautiful floral anniversary card made using the gorgeous Layers of Beauty stamp set, dies and stencil Bundle by Stampin' Up! - Ink & Inkspirations Blog Hop

Floral Anniversary card – Ink & Inkspirations Blog Hop

Posted on May 23, 2024May 12, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink & Inkspirations Blog Hop where we are sharing projects inspired by a floral picture and a colour challenge. I used the gorgeous Layers of Beauty Bundle to make my card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the floral anniversary card, you will need:

Bubble Bath card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Poppy Parade card – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic White card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”
Scrap Basic White card

The sentiment was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink in the lower left corner of the 5⅜” by 3⅝” panel of Basic White card. The panel was then glued to the Poppy Parade layer and the whole panel added to the Bubble Bath card base.

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I placed the 1^st stencil onto the large piece of scrap Basic White card and applied a light layer of Bubble Bath ink to the large roses with a Blending Brush.

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The 2^nd stencil was placed over top and the next added with Melon Mambo ink. The final layer was added with Poppy Parade ink.

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The smaller flowers were inked with Daffodil Delight ink and the centres coloured with Granny Apple Green ink.

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The Granny Apple Green ink was then used for the base colour of the leaves. The more detailed layer was added to the leaves with Garden Green ink.

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I die cut the coloured image using the Layers of Beauty Dies and added the whole piece to the card front on Dimensionals.

I absolutely love this bundle, so pretty.

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An adorable walrus themed anniversary card made using the Hearts & Hugs stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Walrus Anniversary card

Posted on May 10, 2024May 1, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Today, I am sharing a sweet anniversary card made for my sister-in-law and her husband using the adorable new Hearts & Hugs stamp set.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the walrus anniversary card, you will need:

Balmy Blue card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 4⅛” by 3”
Basic Black card – 4½” by 3½”
Basic White card – 4½” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

Using the image of the trio of small hearts, I randomly stamped all over the Balmy Blue card front using Balmy Blue ink.

The Hearts & Hugs stamp set used to make an adorable walrus themed anniversary card.

The sentiment, from the Sweetly Scripted stamp set was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink along the bottom of the 4⅛” by 3” panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Hearts & Hugs stamp set used to make an adorable walrus themed anniversary card.

The adorable pair of walruses were stamped above the sentiment using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I used the following Blends Pens to colour in the image – Petal Pink, Pretty In Pink, Ivory and Gray Granite.

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I ‘grounded’ the image using a light Balmy Blue Blends marker and blended in some Balmy Blue ink around the image to suggest an icy sky.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Hearts & Hugs stamp set used to make an adorable walrus themed anniversary card.

From the 4½” by 3½” panels of Basic White and Basic Black I die cut 2 of the Perennial Postage shaped. I trimmed the top and bottom of each of the rectangles and glued them to the top and bottom of the decorated panel.

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The whole panel was mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals. A trio of Iridescent Pearls finished of the card.

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A pretty floral anniversary card made using the Layers of Beauty stamp set, dies and co-ordinating masks along with the Bright and Beautiful dsp from Stampin' Up!

Masked Beauty card – Magic of Masks Blog Hop

Posted on April 17, 2024May 1, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Magic of Masks Blog Hop where we are sharing projects made using masks or stencils. I am loving both the Enduring Beauty and new Layers of Beauty stamp sets, dies and masks and couldn’t resist using the new Layers of Beauty bundle to make my masked beauty anniversary card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the masked beauty card, you will need:

Highland Heather card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Bright & Beautiful dsp – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the Bright & Beautiful dsp to the 5⅝” by 3⅞” panel of Basic White card. This was then glued to the Highland Heather card front. I stamped the sentiment onto the card front using Gorgeous Grape ink.

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On scrap Basic White card, I stamped the large floral image using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

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I placed the masks, which are helpfully numbered, one at a time on top of the stamped image. Using Blending Brushes, I added Lemon Lolly to the roses and Highland Heather to the small daisies. Each mask added another layer of colour to the flowers.

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The leaves were then inked in with Garden Green ink. I love how the colour and texture builds when you use the masks, so pretty. The inked image was then die cut using the Layers of Beauty Dies. The whole piece was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

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A trio of Tinsel Gems completed the card.

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A pretty floral anniversary card amde using the Cheerful Daisies stamp set and Dies and the Twisted Rope Embossing Folder by Stampin' Up!

Daisy Anniversary card

Posted on October 20, 2023October 8, 2023 by Mo Rootes

I shared a card on the 20^th May 2023, made using the lovely Cheerful Daisies bundle and I loved it so much that I am recreating it again today as an anniversary card using different colour and a different embossing folder.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the daisy card, you will need:

Bubble Bath card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pebbled Path card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Bubble Bath card – 5” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White, Bubble Bath and Pebbled Path card

I ran the panel of Bubble Bath card through the Cut & Emboss Machine with the Twisted Rope 3D Embossing Folder and using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, glued it to the Pebbled Path panel.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Cheerful Daisies stamp set and Dies used with the Twisted Rope Embossing Folder to make a pretty Anniversary card

A length of Black & White Gingham Ribbon was wrapped around the panel, secured on the back with Seal+ before it was glued to the Bubble Bath card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Cheerful Daisies stamp set and Dies used with the Twisted Rope Embossing Folder to make a pretty Anniversary card

I die cut the trio of daisies from scrap Basic White card and cut the flowers apart using sharp scissors. I die cut the base layer of the daisy from Pebbled Path card and the detailed flower from scrap Basic White card. I also stamped the flower centre in Moody Mauve ink onto scrap Bubble Bath card and die cut it out.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Cheerful Daisies stamp set and Dies used with the Twisted Rope Embossing Folder to make a pretty Anniversary card

A Blending Brush was used to add Moody Mauve ink to the centre of both white flower layers and to the flower centre. A Dimensional behind the flower centre held the two delicate flower layers together and a little liquid glue added them to the Pebbled Path layer. The whole piece was added to the card front. The leaves were tucked in behind the flower.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Cheerful Daisies stamp set and Dies used with the Twisted Rope Embossing Folder to make a pretty Anniversary card

The sentiment, from the Love For You stamp set, was stamped in Pebbled Path ink onto scrap Basic White card and trimmed out with Scissors. It was added to the card front using liquid glue

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A Black and White Gingham Ribbon bow and a trio of Classic Matte Dots complete the card. I hope you like it.

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A Trio of Striped Botanical cards

Posted on October 17, 2023October 9, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Here are a trio of striped botanical cards inspired by cards made by Dena Rekow of the Creativity Cave. I love the look of this technique and wanted to use it to make an anniversary card for my husband.

Colours in these cards are:

To recreate these cards, you will need:

3 card bases – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner – I used Soft Sea Foam, Pool Party & Fresh Freesia
3 Basic Black card – 5⅛” by 3⅜” – rounded upper left corners
3 Basic White card – 5” by 3¼” – rounded upper left corners
3 coloured panels – 5” by 3¼” – rounded upper left corners – I used Soft Sea Foam, Pool Party & Fresh Freesia
3 Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corners

I used a Stamparatus to stamp the image from the Botanical layers stamp set, any stamp positioner would work. The 3 panels of 5” by 3¼” Basic White card and the coloured panels of the same size were mounted on the platform, one at a time and the image stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on each layer.

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The coloured panels were then cut down in ½” increments starting at the bottom. The first ½” piece was discarded and the 3 other ½” strip in each colour were put to one side.

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Taking one of the ½” strips from each colour, I lined them up on the stamped Basic White panels making sure that the pattern matched and glued them in place. This was repeated for all three panels.

The Botanical Layers stamp set by Stampin Up! used to make a trio of striped botanical card

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The sentiments were stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and the panels all glued to the Basic Black layers. These were then mounted onto the card bases on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A trio of striped botanical cards made using the Botanical Layers stamp set

A trio of Classic Matte Dots completed the cards.

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A pretty floral anniversary cardmade for friends using the Hello Ladybug stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Ladybird Anniversary card

Posted on September 1, 2023August 20, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Here is a cute anniversary card made using the Hello Ladybug stamp set and some bright and cheerful colours.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the ladybird anniversary card, you will need:

Tahitian Tide card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic Black card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic Wite card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

Taking the 5¼” by 3½” panel of Basic White card and masked off a strip.

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I stamped the trio of flowers above and below the masked area using Tahitian Tide ink. The masking paper was then removed.

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The outline ladybird was stamped twice in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and the wing colour was added using Calypso Coral ink.

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The sentiment from the Love For You stamp set was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. The stamped panel was then glued to the Basic Black panel.

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I wrapped a length of Black Baker’s Twine around the panel securing it on the reverse with Sellotape. The whole panel was then mounted onto the Tahitian Tide card base on Dimensionals.