A water coloured seahorse themed card made using the Seaside Notions stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Seaside Notions for the Joy of Sets Blog Hop

Posted on June 13, 2020June 13, 2020 by Mo Rootes

Welcome to the June Joy of Sets Blog Hop where our theme is ‘Splish Splash’. This is an ideal theme for a sweet seahorse themed card made using the Seaside Notions stamp set and a bit of water colouring. You may have hopped over from the lovely Fiona Whitehead and you are currently visiting Mo Rootes.

To recreate the Seaside Notions card you will need:

Terracotta Tile card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛”
Pacific Point – 4 ¼” by 2 ⅞”
Shimmery White card – 4” by 2⅝”
Whisper White – 5⅜ by 3⅝”
Scrap Shimmery White card stock

The gorgeous seahorse image from the Seaside Notions stamp set was stamped in Terracotta Tile ink onto scrap Shimmery White card and fussy cut using my sharp scissors.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty seahorse themed card made using the Seaside Notions stamp set

I used the Aqua painter to colour in the Seahorse using Terracotta Tile ink, Mango Melody ink and Gorgeous Grape ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty seahorse themed card made using the Seaside Notions stamp set

When the water coloured panel was dry I stamped the coral image in Pacific point ink and added some speckles using the same ink. The seahorse was mounted onto the panel with Dimensionals. The whole panel was glued to the Pacific Point layer with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty seahorse themed card made using the Seaside Notions stamp set

I stamped the coral image along the bottom of the Terracotta Tile card front, the stamped layer was added to the card front with the same liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty seahorse themed card made using the Seaside Notions stamp set

I added a trio of Basic Rhinestones to complete the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty seahorse themed card made using the Seaside Notions stamp set

I hope you like it.

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A sweet girl reading under a tree made using the Summer Days stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Hello 2020 – 2021

Posted on June 12, 2020June 5, 2020 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamp ‘n Hop blog hop where our theme this month is ‘Hello 2020 – 2021 Catalogue’. If you have hopped over from Libby’s blog welcome and I hope you enjoy my project. I am using the Summer Days stamp set to make my card, this is such a sweet image, so serene.

To recreate the Hello 2020 – 2021 catalogue card you will need:

Balmy Blue card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Balmy Blue – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corner
Granny Apple Green – 4” by 3” – rounded upper left corner
Whisper White – 3⅞” by 2⅞” – rounded upper left corner
Whisper White – 5⅜” by 3⅝” – rounded upper left corner
Whisper White ¼” strip
Granny Apple Green ¼” strip

The sweet image was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto the smaller Whisper White panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A sweet summery card made using the Summer Days stamp set

I coloured the image using the following Blends Markers – Granny Apple Green combo, Soft Suede combo, Highland Heather combo, So Saffron combo, light Smoky Slate, dark Pool Party and Ivory. Isn’t it adorable?

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A sweet summery card made using the Summer Days stamp set

The stamped image was glued to the Granny Apple green layer using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A sweet summery card made using the Summer Days stamp set

I embossed the Balmy Blue panel using the Ornate Floral Embossing Folder and wrapped a length of Metallic Edged Ribbon around the panel securing it on the back with Sellotape. This was adhered it to the Balmy Blue card front with the liquid adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A sweet summery card made using the Summer Days stamp set

I stamped the sentiment from the Field of Flowers stamp set in Granny Apple Green ink onto the Whisper White strip and trimmed it out using scissors. I added the Granny Apple Green strip to the bottom and added it to the card front with liquid glue.

I added a bow to the side and some Woven Threads Sequins to decorate the front.

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The circles from the Swirly Frames stamp set used to made a cute thank you card

Swirly Circles

Posted on June 9, 2020June 5, 2020 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing a sweet swirly circles thank you card inspired by a card I saw on Pinterest made by fellow demonstrator Rachel Palmieri.

To recreate the Swirly Circles card you will need:

Pool Party card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” – rounded lower left corner
Highland Heather – 5” by 3⅛” – rounded lower left corner
Whisper White – 4⅞” by 3” – rounded lower left corner
Whisper White – 5⅜” by 3⅝” – rounded lower left corner

I stamped the swirly circle from the Swirly Frames multiple times in the upper right corner of the small Whisper White panel. I used Gray Granite ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty thank you card made using the Swirly Frames stamp set

One of the tiny flowers from the Field of Flowers stamp set was randomly stamped inside the interlocking circles.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty thank you card made using the Swirly Frames stamp set

Using Stampin’ Blends I coloured in some of the overlapping sections. I used Light Flirty Flamingo, light Pool Party, light Highland Heather & light So Saffron. Don’t those colours look great together.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty thank you card made using the Swirly Frames stamp set

The sentiment from the Peaceful Moments stamp set was stamped in Pool Party ink. I glued the stamped panel to the Highland Heather panel using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty thank you card made using the Swirly Frames stamp set

I stamped the overlapping circles onto the Pool Party card front in the upper right corner. The stamped panel was added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty thank you card made using the Swirly Frames stamp set

I added a trio of Woven Thread Sequins to complete the card.

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A pretty floral and striped card featuring the Positive Thoughts Stamp se

Positive Stripes

Posted on June 7, 2020May 28, 2020 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing a pretty positive stripes card made using the Positive Thoughts stamp set and the All Dressed Up dies.

To recreate the positive stripes card you will need:

Thick Whisper White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” – rounded upper right and lower left corner
Highland Heather – 5 ½” by 3 ¾” – rounded upper right and lower left corner
Whisper White – 5⅜” by 3⅝” – rounded upper right and lower left corner
Whisper White – 3 ½” by 2 ½”
Pool Party – 5” by 1 “
So Saffron – 5” by 1 “
Flirty Flamingo – 5” by 1 “
Highland Heather – 5” by 1 “
Scrap Whisper White, So Saffron and Flirty Flamingo

I stamped the gorgeous fern from the Positive Thoughts stamp set in Pool Party ink onto the larger Whisper White card panel.

A pretty floral and striped card featuring the Positive Thoughts Stamp set

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A sweet summery card made using the Positive Thoughts stamp set

Using the All Dressed Up dies I cut stitched edged stripes from the Highland Heather, Flirty Flamingo, So Saffron and Pool Party card and glued them to the stamped panel with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. Don’t they look fabulous.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A sweet summery card made using the Positive Thoughts stamp set

The layer was then glued to the Highland Heather panel then added to the Thick Whisper White card base with liquid adhesive. I die cut a scalloped, stitched rectangle using the Stitched So Sweetly dies and stamped the same fern image in 2^nd generation Pool Party ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A sweet summery card made using the Positive Thoughts stamp set

I stamped the flower in Highland Heather ink onto scrap Whisper White card stock and cut it out using the Nature’s Thoughts dies. This was added to the card front with the same liquid adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A sweet summery card made using the Positive Thoughts stamp set

The 2 sweet butterflies were also die cut using the same dies from scrap So saffron and Flirty Flamingo card. They were added to the panel with liquid adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A sweet summery card made using the Positive Thoughts stamp set

A Holiday Rhinestone was added to each butterfly to complete the card.

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Lovely You

Posted on June 5, 2020June 5, 2020 by Mo Rootes

Here is a sweet summery card made using the Lovely You stamp set from the new annual catalogue. I love the sets with lots of small images and a good selection of sentiments don’t you?

To recreate the Lovely You card you will need:

Terracotta Tile card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” – rounded upper right corner
Mint Macaron – 4⅝” by 3⅛” – rounded upper right corner
Whisper White – 4 ½” by 3” -– rounded upper right corner
Whisper White – 5⅜” by 3⅝” – rounded upper right corner – for the inside
Mint Macaron – 2” by 2”
Whisper White – 2” by 2”

I began by stamping the filigree border image from the Very Versailles stamp set in Terracotta Tile ink across the middle of the smaller Whisper White panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A beautiful floral card made using the Lovely You stamp set

The largest leafy image from the Lovely You stamp set was stamped in 2^nd generation Mint Macaron ink, the longer leafy image was added with Old Olive ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A beautiful floral card made using the Lovely You stamp set

I inked up the larger flower with Crushed Curry ink and stamped it along side the leaves. The single flower was stamped in Terracotta Tile ink to fill up the white space. The stamped layer was added to the Mint Macaron panel using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A beautiful floral card made using the Lovely You stamp set

The sweet sentiment comes from the Lovely You stamp set and was stamped in Terracotta Tile ink onto the 2” square of Whisper White. This was cut out using the Stitched Shapes Dies. I also cut out a scalloped circle from the Layering Circle Dies and glued the two circles together with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A beautiful floral card made using the Lovely You stamp set

I stamped the larger leafy image in Terracotta Tile ink in the upper left and lower right corner of the Terracotta Tile card base. The stamped layer was added on Dimensionals and the sentiment place on top with liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A beautiful floral card made using the Lovely You stamp set

To complete the card I added a trio of Holiday Rhinestones.

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A sweet shoe themed card made using Stampin' Up! products

Shoes to Impress

Posted on June 2, 2020May 28, 2020 by Mo Rootes

Here is a lovely card featuring shoes to impress and made using the gorgeous Dressed to Impress stamp set and one of our retiring colours – Lovely Lipstick.

To recreate the shoes to impress card you will need:

Thick Whisper White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛”
Best Dressed dsp – 5⅜” by 3⅝” – sadly retired
Best Dressed dsp – 5⅞” by ½” – sadly retired
Whisper White – 4¼” by ”

I adhered the gorgeous designer series paper (dsp) to the front of the Thick Whisper White card base using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. The strip of co-ordinating dsp was added across the card front using the same adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty shoe themed card made using the dressed to impress stamp set

I stamped the shoes and the flowers onto scrap Whisper White card using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and die cut them out using the All Dressed Up dies. I used the following Blends Markers to colour in he images. – Blackberry Bliss combo, Lovely Lipstick combo and Mint Macaron combo.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty shoe themed card made using the dressed to impress stamp set

I used the Delightful Tag Topper Punch was used to shape the top of the 2” strip of Whisper White. The Detailed Trio Punch was used to round one of the bottom corners.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty shoe themed card made using the dressed to impress stamp set

The sentiment was stamped in Lovely Lipstick ink onto the tag and the shoes and flowers were added with the liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty shoe themed card made using the dressed to impress stamp set

The tag was added to the card front on Dimensionals and a trio of Gingham Gala Sequins was added to complete the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty shoe themed card made using the dressed to impress stamp set

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Wildflowers

Posted on May 31, 2020June 5, 2020 by Mo Rootes

Here is a sweet wildflowers card made using the new Field of Flowers stamp set which will be available when the new catalogue goes live in 3 days……….. whoop whoop.

To recreate the wildflowers card you will need:

Petal Pink card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” – rounded upper right corner
Petal Pink – 5⅞” by 4⅝”
Cherry Cobbler 5” by ½”
Cherry Cobbler 2⅞” by 2⅜” – rounded upper right corner
Whisper White – 2¾” by 2¼” – rounded upper right corner
Whisper White – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Scrap Petal Pink

I ran the large panel of Petal Pink through the Big Shot in the Parisian Flourish Embossing Folder then cut it on the diagonal giving me 2 pieces. I glued the strip of Cherry Cobbler along the top edge and trimmed of the excess with scissors. I adhered the embossed piece to the front of the Petal Pink card base using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty floral thank you card made using the Field of Flowers stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

I stamped the stem and leaves in Garden Green ink onto the small panel of Whisper White.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty floral thank you card made using the Field of Flowers stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

The flowers were inked in petal pink ink and I used a sponge dauber to add some Cherry Cobbler ink around the edges of each flower before stamping them above the leaves.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty floral thank you card made using the Field of Flowers stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

The stamped piece was added to the Cherry Cobbler layer with the same liquid adhesive and the panel was added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty floral thank you card made using the Field of Flowers stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

I stamped the sentiment from the Blossom in Bloom stamp set in Cherry Cobbler ink onto a strip of Petal Pink card and flagged the end with scissors. I added a trio of Holiday Rhinestones to complete the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty floral thank you card made using the Field of Flowers stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

A pretty card, I hope you like it.

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Blossoms in Bloom stamp set used for the Hopping Around the World Blog Hop

Blossoms – for the Hopping Around the World Blog Hop

Posted on May 30, 2020June 3, 2020 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Hopping Around the World Blog Hop where our theme is ‘favourite product’ and oh my goodness we are spoilt for choice with the new catalogue. I have chosen to use the Blossoms in Bloom stamp set to make my card. If you have joined me from Jennifer Downey’s blog, welcome and I am sure you loved her project.

To recreate the Blossoms card you will need:

Pool Party card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” – rounded lower right corner
Gorgeous Grape – 5” by 3¼” – rounded lower right corner
Whisper White – 4⅞” by 3⅛” – rounded lower right corner
Whisper White – 5⅜” by 3⅝” – rounded lower right corner
Gorgeous Grape – ½” wide strip

Using one of the small flowers and Pool Party ink I stamped in the upper left and lower right corners of the Pool Party card to add some subtle texture.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty floral birthday card made using the Blossoms in Bloom stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

I inked up the large floral image in Pool Party ink and added some Gorgeous Grape ink to the edges of the flowers using a Sponge Dauber. I love the two-tone effect this gives. I stamped it on the smaller panel of Whisper White.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty floral birthday card made using the Blossoms in Bloom stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

The small flowers were randomly added using Gorgeous Grape ink. The flower centres were stamped in Gray Granite ink and the leaves in Granny Apple Green ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty floral birthday card made using the Blossoms in Bloom stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

The stamped layer was added to the Gorgeous Grape layer with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive and mounted on the card front with Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty floral birthday card made using the Blossoms in Bloom stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

I wiped my embossing buddy over the strip of Gorgeous Grape and stamped the sentiment in Versamark ink, covered it with White Embossing Powder and heat set it with my heat tool.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A pretty floral birthday card made using the Blossoms in Bloom stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

I stamped the small flower on the remaining Whisper White panel and onto the envelope to complete the card.

I hope you like it.

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A gorgeous bunch of flowers card made using the Jar of Flowers stamp set

Ornate Poppy

Posted on May 29, 2020May 21, 2020 by Mo Rootes

Here is a sweet Ornate Poppy card I made to celebrate the wedding anniversary of my friends Lyndsay and Richard. Lyndsay should recognise the poppy as I made a number of them when I was last with her. They were inspired by a lovely card made by Su Mohr which I found on Pinterest.

To recreate the Ornate Poppy card you will need:

Petal Pink card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛”
Early Espresso – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Whisper White – 5⅜” by 3⅝” – for the inside
Early Espresso – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Scrap Whisper White, Early Espresso & Mossy Meadow

I ran the smaller Early Espresso layer through the Big Shot inside the Ornate Floral Embossing Powder. This folder is gorgeous and gives so much texture to the card.

A pretty poppy themed anniversary card made using Stampin' Up! products

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -An annivesary card made using the painted poppies bundle and the ornate floral embossing folder

I wrapped a piece of the Petal Pink Organdie Stripped Ribbon around the embossed panel and adhered it on the back with Sellotape. This panel was glued to the Petal Pink card base using Snail Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -An annivesary card made using the painted poppies bundle and the ornate floral embossing folder

I took the ‘smudge’ stamp, from the Painted Poppies stamp set inked it up with Flirty Flamingo ink and stamped it randomly a scrap piece of Whisper White. This step was repeated using So Saffron ink and Petal Pink ink until the whole layer was covered in ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -An annivesary card made using the painted poppies bundle and the ornate floral embossing folder

Using the Poppy Moments dies I die cut the detailed flower from the stamped panel. I die cut the same image and the full blank flower from Whisper White card stock. I mounted the patterned die cut flower outline onto the White flower blank with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive and carefully fitted in the white die cut pieces. Doesn’t the flower look fab……..I love bit of paper piecing. I die cut a flower centre from scrap Early Espresso card and added it to the centre of the flower using the liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -An annivesary card made using the painted poppies bundle and the ornate floral embossing folder

I punched a leaf from scrap Mossy Meadow card using the Leaf Punch – so sad this is retiring, and added it to the back of the poppy using Snail Adhesive. The poppy was added over the ribbon on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -An annivesary card made using the painted poppies bundle and the ornate floral embossing folder

The sentiment from the Beautiful Bouquet stamp set, another set I will miss, was stamped using Early Espresso ink, die cut using one of the Stitched So Sweetly dies. I added it to the card front with Snail Adhesive. To complete the card I added a scattering of Iridescent Sequins, yet another thing I will really miss…..

I hope Lyndsay and Richard like the card.

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A pretty cake themed card, perfect for a birthday celebration

Cake Anyone?

Posted on May 26, 2020May 25, 2020 by Mo Rootes

Cake Anyone? – I love a bit of cake and have found myself baking regularly while we are in lock down, trying out all sorts of new recipes – favourite so far is Rhubarb and Orange……. Yum…..

To recreate the cake anyone? card you will need :

Thick Whisper White – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛”
Blushing Bride – 5⅞” by 4⅛”
Silver Foil – 5” by ½”
Rich Razzelberry – 4” by 3”
Whisper White – 3½” by 2½”

I ran the Blushing Bride panel through the Big Shot inside the gorgeous Ornate Floral Embossing Folder. I then cut the panel down on a diagonal – this will give 2 pieces for 2 separate cards.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – Any one for cake card made using the Piece of Cake stamp set

A silver foil strip was added to the top of the embossed panel with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. The whole piece was then added to the Thick Whisper White card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – Any one for cake card made using the Piece of Cake stamp set

I stamped the sweet cake and cake stand from the Piece of Cake stamp set, onto the Whisper White panel using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. The sentiment was added beneath in Rich Razzelberry ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – Any one for cake card made using the Piece of Cake stamp set

I used the Rich Razzelberry Blends combo to colour in the cake icing. The cake stand was coloured using the Blushing Bride Marker Pen.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – Any one for cake card made using the Piece of Cake stamp set

The stamped panel was the cut out using the Stitched So Sweetly dies and a larger rectangle was cut from the Rich Razzelberry layer. These were glued together with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive and added to the card front on Dimensionals.