The Filled With Love stamp set and co-ordinating Dies from Stampin' Up! used to make a colourful birthday card for a child

Filled With Love card

Posted on August 4, 2024August 4, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Today I have made a pretty birthday card made using the Filled With Love stamp set and the Painted Texture Embossing Folder.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate then filled with love card, you will need:

Lemon Lolly card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Berry Burst card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

Using the Painted Texture Embossing Folder, I embossed the 5¼” by 3½” panel of Basic White card. I adhered the embossed panel to the Berry Burst layer.

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On scrap Basic White card, I stamped the cart with Pecan Pie ink and the wheels with Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A colourful birthday card for a child made using the Filled With Love stamp set and Dies

The handle of the cart was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and the outline of the presents and cake were stamped using the same ink onto the scrap Basic White card.

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All of the stamped pieces were cut out using the Filled With Love Dies. Using the following Blends Pens I coloured in the image – Lemon Lolly, Bubble Bath, Berry Burst and Azure Afternoon.

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I added Dimensionals to the back of the die cut pieces and assembled them on the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A colourful birthday card for a child made using the Filled With Love stamp set and Dies

A trio of Purple Shimmer Gems completed the card.

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The Ice Cream Swirl stamp set from Stampin' Up! used to make a banana ice cream themed card

Banana Ice Cream card

Posted on July 7, 2024June 20, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Today, I am sharing a card inspired by a childhood memory of banana ice cream made by my granny. It was such a special treat and so yummy. I have made my card using the Ice Cream Swirl stamp set and dies.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the banana ice cream card, you will need:

Lemon Lolly card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pecan Pie card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼”
Bright & Beautiful dsp – 5¾” by 4”
Pecan Pie card – 7½” by ¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

The panel of Bright & Beautiful designer series paper (dsp) was cut in two diagonally giving two triangles. One of these triangles was then adhered to the upper right corner of the Lemon Lolly card front.

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The long strip of Pecan Pie card was then glued to the card front, butted up to the piece of dsp.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A banana ice cream themed card made using the Ice Cream Swirl stamp set

Using Memento Tuxedo Black ink, I stamped the large swirl of ice cream onto the 5” by 3¼” piece of Basic White card. The cone was added with Pecan Pie ink. I coloured the images with Lemon Lolly, Crumb Cake and Pecan Pie Blends Pens.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A banana ice cream themed card made using the Ice Cream Swirl stamp set

The sentiment was stamped onto the decorated panel in Pecan Pie ink and the panel was glued to the Pecan Pie panel. The panel was adhered to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A banana ice cream themed card made using the Ice Cream Swirl stamp set

The strawberry was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and coloured using the Poppy Parade and Granny Apple Green Blends. I die cut the image using the Ice Cream Swirl Dies and added it to the card front. I did blend the edge with a Lemon Lolly Blends Pen where the strawberry overlapped the ice cream.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A banana ice cream themed card made using the Ice Cream Swirl stamp set

A trio of Rainbow Dots finished the card.

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A doughnut themed birthday card made using the quirky Carnival Treats stamp set from Stampin Up!

Carnival Treats card – Share It Sunday Blog Hop

Posted on March 31, 2024March 31, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Share It Sunday Blog Hop where we are sharing something we have been working on recently. I have chosen to share an adorable card made using the Carnival Treats stamp set and some Spring colours.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the carnival treats card, you will need:

Lemon Lolly card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛
Basic Black card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic Black card – 3½” by ½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

I stamped the first doughnut. from the Carnival Treats stamp set in the centre of the 5¼” by 3½” piece of Basic White card in Lemon Lolly ink. I stamped the same image onto Masking Paper and trimmed it out using Scissors.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The quirky Carnival Treats stamp set used to make a doughnut themed birthday card

The mask was placed over the stamped doughnut and another was stamped to the right in Bubble Bath ink. I repeated this step using the mask and Pool Party, Petal Pink and Fresh Freesia ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The quirky Carnival Treats stamp set used to make a doughnut themed birthday card

I used the dark Crumb Cake Blends Pen to colour in the un-iced portions of all the doughnuts. The whole panel was glued to the Basic Black panel. I added the layer to the the Lemon Lolly card base on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The quirky Carnival Treats stamp set used to make a doughnut themed birthday card

The sentiment, from the Artistically Inked 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. I angled one end and clued it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The quirky Carnival Treats stamp set used to make a doughnut themed birthday card

A scattering of sequins completed the card. Isn’t it sweet!

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A one sheet wonder made using the Beautiful Balloons stamp set by Stampin' Up! creates 4 pretty cards

Beautiful Balloons One Sheet Wonder

Posted on November 26, 2023November 19, 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. I am sharing a gorgeous one sheet wonder made using the Beautiful Balloons stamp set and some bright and cheerful colours.

The colours used in this project are:

To recreate the one sheet wonder you will need:

Basic White card – 10” by 7”
Card Bases – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – I used Fresh Freesia, Lemon Lolly, Soft Sea Foam, Pool Party
Pebbled Path card – 5⅛” by 3⅝”x 4
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” x 4

I began by stamping the medium sized balloons in Fresh Freesia ink from the top to the bottom of the Basic White card and then from left to right.

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Next, I added the Lemon Lolly smaller balloons, overlapping the Fresh Freesia Balloons.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Beautiful Balloons stamp set used to make a one sheet wonder which makes 4 pretty cards

Then the Soft Sea Foam Balloons and lastly the Pool Party balloons.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Beautiful Balloons stamp set used to make a one sheet wonder which makes 4 pretty cards

Using a Paper Trimmer I cut the stamped sheet into 4 identical panels measuring 5” by 3½”.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Beautiful Balloons stamp set used to make a one sheet wonder which makes 4 pretty cards

I used Pebbled Path ink to stamp the sentiment onto each panel and glued the panels to the Pebbled Path layers.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Beautiful Balloons stamp set used to make a one sheet wonder which makes 4 pretty cards

These were added to the four card bases on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Beautiful Balloons stamp set used to make a one sheet wonder which makes 4 pretty cards

A trio of Iridescent Rhinestones completed each card.

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Beautiful Balloons and Biggest Wish stamp sets by Stampin' Up! used to make a vibrant birthday card

Birthday Balloons card

Posted on August 6, 2023July 28, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Here is a pretty birthday balloons card made using the Beautiful Balloons stamp set combined with the Biggest Wishes stamp set.

Colours used in this card are;

To recreate the birthday balloon card, you will need:

Parakeet Party card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – Rounded Upper right corner
Blackberry Bliss card – 5⅛” by 3⅝” – Rounded Upper right corner
Basic White card – 5” by 3½” Rounded Upper right corner
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside – Rounded Upper right corner

I began by stamping the sentiment from the Biggest Wishes stamp set along the bottom of the 5” by 3½” panel of Basic White card.

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The balloons were then stamped in Parakeet Party, Lemon Lolly and Blackberry Bliss ink. I balloon on the right was stamped in Lemon Lolly but I obviously hadn’t cleaned the stamp properly as it looks more apricot in colour!

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The balloon strings were stamped in Parakeet Party and Blackberry Bliss ink.

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The stamped panel was glued to the Blackberry Bliss panel leaving the dark colour showing only on the left side and the top. The whole piece was glued to the Parakeet Party card base using the same liquid glue.

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A trio of Iridescent Pearls completed the card. A very bright colour combo.

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The Beautiful Balloons stamp set and dies by Stampin' Up! used to make a bunting and balloons themed card suitable for a boy

Bunting and Balloon card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Posted on May 6, 2023May 6, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop where we are sharing Pre-order product. I have used the lovely Beautiful Balloons stamp set and co-ordinating Beautiful Balloons Dies to make a great bunting and balloon card which could be used for a boy.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the bunting and balloon card, you will need:

Soft Sea Foam card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Starry Sky card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 4¼” by 2¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”
Scrap Basic White card

Using Soft Sea Foam ink, I randomly stamped the string of bunting down the panel of 5¼” by 3½” Basic White card. I repeated this step using Balmy Blue ink. The panel was then glued to the Starry Sky panel and then to the Soft Sea Foam card base using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A bunting and balloons themed card suitable for a boy and made using the Beautiful Balloons stamp set and dies

Using the Mini Cut & Emboss Machine and Tailor-Made Dies I cut the largest tag from the

4¼” by 2¼” piece of Basic White card. I stamped the sentiment, from the Artistically Inked stamp set in Soft Sea Foam along the bottom of the tag.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A bunting and balloons themed card suitable for a boy and made using the Beautiful Balloons stamp set and dies

I stamped the large balloon in Balmy Blue ink and 2 of the smallest balloons in Starry Sky ink onto scrap Basic White card and die cut them using the Beautiful Balloon Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A bunting and balloons themed card suitable for a boy and made using the Beautiful Balloons stamp set and dies

I stamped the ‘confetti’ image in Soft Sea Foam a few times on the die cut tag and glued the largest balloon in position. One of the smaller balloons was tucked under the large balloon.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A bunting and balloons themed card suitable for a boy and made using the Beautiful Balloons stamp set and dies

I looped a couple of pieces of 2022 – 2024 In-Color Twine through the hole at the top of the tag and the tag was added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A bunting and balloons themed card suitable for a boy and made using the Beautiful Balloons stamp set and dies

The remaining small balloon was added to the card front on a Dimensional. A twine bow was added to the bottom of the balloon and a trio of Festive Pearls added to complete the card.

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Using the Share a Milkshake stamp set and co-ordinating Dies by Stampin' Up! I made a pretty pastel stacked milkshake card

Pastel Stacked Milkshakes card

Posted on April 7, 2023March 26, 2023 by Mo Rootes

I have made a pastel stacked milkshake card today using the Share a Milkshake stamp set and Dies.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the pastel stacked milkshake card, you will need:

Balmy Blue card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pale Papaya card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White & Pale Papaya card

The sentiment was stamped in the lower right corner of the smaller panel of Basic White card in Calypso Coral ink.

Using a Blending Brush, I swirled some Balmy Blue ink onto the centre of the same Basic White panel before gluing the panel to the layer of Pale Papaya card. The whole piece was then glued to the Balmy Blue card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A yummy looking pastel stacked milkshake made using the Share a Milkshake stamp set and co-ordinating Dies

I stamped the solid milkshake glass in 2^nd generation Calypso Coral ink onto scrap Basic White card and added the detail glass overtop in full strength Calypso Coral ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A yummy looking pastel stacked milkshake made using the Share a Milkshake stamp set and co-ordinating Dies

The ice-creams were stamped on scrap Basic White card using 2^nd generation Flirty Flamingo ink, 2^nd generation Balmy Blue ink and full-strength Pale Papaya ink. I used the Share a Milkshake Dies to die cut the glass and ice-creams out.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A yummy looking pastel stacked milkshake made using the Share a Milkshake stamp set and co-ordinating Dies

I also die cut a background ‘net’ piece from scrap Pale Papaya ink and cut it down the middle to give 2 smaller pieces.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A yummy looking pastel stacked milkshake made using the Share a Milkshake stamp set and co-ordinating Dies

Dimensionals were then added to the back of the glass and placed it onto the card front, tucking in the net pieces which were held in place by the Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A yummy looking pastel stacked milkshake made using the Share a Milkshake stamp set and co-ordinating Dies

The Ice-cream pieces were then added above on Dimensionals and a scattering of Fine Sparkle Gems completed the card.

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Party Owl card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

Posted on January 14, 2023January 14, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop where we are working with a sketch and the suggestion that we use some glitter and shine! Love a bit of sparkle…. I have made a sweet little birthday card featuring an adorable owl.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the owl card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Dry Brushed Metallic dsp – 5⅞” by 1¼”
Coastal Cabana card – 2½” by 2½”
Basic White – 2¾” by 2¾”
Scrap Basic White card

The strip of Dry Brushed Metallic dsp was adhered to the Thick Basic White card base using Multicoloured Liquid Adhesive.

A pretty birthday card made for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop using the Adorable Owl stamp set by Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Adorable Owl stamp set used to make a pretty birthday card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

I stamped the adorable party owl from the Adorable Owl stamp set in Early Espresso ink onto the small piece of Basic White card. I then die cut the image using the Stylish Shapes Dies and the Mini Cut and Emboss Machine.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Adorable Owl stamp set used to make a pretty birthday card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

Using the following Blends Alcohol Markers I coloured in the image – Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Bermuda Bay and Daffodil Delight.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Adorable Owl stamp set used to make a pretty birthday card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

The panel was then glued to the slightly larger Coastal Cabana square with the same liquid glue. I added it to the card base on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Adorable Owl stamp set used to make a pretty birthday card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped in Early Espresso ink onto a scrap of Basic White card. I trimmed the sentiment out and added it to the card front. A trio of Glossy Dots completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Adorable Owl stamp set used to make a pretty birthday card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

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Angie McKenzie ● Aurélie Fabre ● Shel Anderson

Leonie Stuart ● Danielle Kassing ● Jan Musselman

Tricia Butts ● Karen Henderson ● Rochelle Laird-Smith

Mo Rootes ● Marieke Bart ● Susan Webster ● Ann Krucek

Linda Moore ● Vickie Littlewood ● Robbie Susan Chandler

Teri West ● Annette Ball ● Judith Patterson

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Puffin Birthday card

Posted on October 18, 2022October 11, 2022 by Mo Rootes

I have been making a pretty birthday card for a young girl using the Party Puffins stamp set.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the puffin birthday card, you will need:

Pale Papaya card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Polished Pink card – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – one for the inside
Polished Pink card – 3⅞” by 2⅜”
Basic White card – 3¾” by 2¼”

Using the Painted Texture 3D embossing folder, I embossed one of the larger Basic White panels. The panel was then glued to the larger Polished Pink panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty cilds Puffin birthday card made using the Party Puffin stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

I wrapped a length of Pale Papaya Open Weave Ribbon around the panel securing it on the back with Sellotape. The panel was then adhered to the Pale Papaya card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty cilds Puffin birthday card made using the Party Puffin stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

The cute puffin was stamped onto the smaller piece of Basic White in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. The sentiment was added below in Polished Pink ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty cilds Puffin birthday card made using the Party Puffin stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

I used the Pale Papaya and Polished Pink Blends Pens to colour in the image. The coloured panel was then glued to the smaller Polished Pink layer and added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty cilds Puffin birthday card made using the Party Puffin stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

A bow was added on a Mini Glue Dot and a trio of Fine Sparkle Gems completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty cilds Puffin birthday card made using the Party Puffin stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

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A fruit juice or mocktail themed card made using the Brewed for You stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Juice Anyone?

Posted on September 2, 2022August 19, 2022 by Mo Rootes

I have been playing with the Brewed For You stamp set today and have made card which would be great for a child or young teenager.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the juice anyone? Card, you will need:

Smoky Slate card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Daffodil Delight card – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Abigail Rose dsp – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic Gray card – 4” by 2¾”
Basic White card – 4” by 2¾”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

I used Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive to add the panel of Abigail Rose dsp to the Daffodil Delight layer. A length of White Baker’s Twine was wrapped around the panel before it was glued to the Smoky Slate card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A bright & cheerful fruit Juices card made using the Brewed For You stamp set suitable for everyone from children, teenagers and adults

Six glasses were stamped in Basic Gray ink onto scrap Basic White card. To create the fruit juice effect, I stamped the inner image in Tahitian Tide ink for blue raspberry, Parakeet Party for limeade, Daffodil Delight for lemonade, Sweet Sorbet for strawberry and Blackberry Bliss for blackcurrant.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A bright & cheerful fruit Juices card made using the Brewed For You stamp set suitable for everyone from children, teenagers and adults

Using clear packing tape, I covered all the stamped images before die cutting them out using the Brewed Dies. This made the glasses shiny……. so cute.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A bright & cheerful fruit Juices card made using the Brewed For You stamp set suitable for everyone from children, teenagers and adults

Using the Deckled Rectangle Dies, I die cut rectangles from the smallest Basic White panel and the Basic Gray panel. I added ‘ground’ using a Smoky Slate Blends Pen. The ‘bubble’ image was stamped along the top in Basic Gray ink. The two rectangles were then glued together.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A bright & cheerful fruit Juices card made using the Brewed For You stamp set suitable for everyone from children, teenagers and adults

The colourful glasses were added with liquid glue with the exception of the lemonade which was added on Dimensionals. The whole panel was added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A bright & cheerful fruit Juices card made using the Brewed For You stamp set suitable for everyone from children, teenagers and adults

The sentiment from the Sweet Songbirds stamp set was stamped in Blackberry Bliss onto scrap Basic White card before being trimmed down and tucked under the raised panel. A trio of Basic Rhinestones and a Baker’s Twine bow completed the card.

I hope you like it.

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