Floral Hello card

Posted on May 24, 2022May 14, 2022 by Mo Rootes

I have been having fun with the Hues of Happiness designer Series Paper today and have made a pretty floral hello card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the floral hello card, you will need:

Night of Navy card base – 8¼” by 5⅝” scored at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Flirty Flamingo card – 5¼” by 3½” – rounded upper left corner
Hues of Happiness dsp – 5⅛” by 3⅜” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 1⅝” by 1¼”
Melon Mambo – 3¼” by ¾”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corner for the inside

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the panel of Hues of Happiness dsp to the Flirty Flamingo layer. This was mounted onto the Night of Navy card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A floral hello card made using the Hues of Happiness dsp by Stampin’ Up!

I stamped the HELLO form the Biggest Wish stamp set in Night of Navy ink onto the 1⅝” by 1¼” Basic White panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A floral hello card made using the Hues of Happiness dsp by Stampin’ Up!

To the card front I glued the Basic White strip and the Melon Mambo strip, with the ends flagged.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A floral hello card made using the Hues of Happiness dsp by Stampin’ Up!

The sentiment was then added over the top on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A floral hello card made using the Hues of Happiness dsp by Stampin’ Up!

A trio of Iridescent Rhinestones completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A floral hello card made using the Hues of Happiness dsp by Stampin’ Up!

I hope you like it.

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The Design a Daydrean dsp and the Sunny Splash stamp set by Stampin' Up! used to make a pretty card for the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop

Sunny Splash for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Posted on May 21, 2022May 13, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where my friends and I are showcasing some of the gorgeous goodies from the new 2022 – 2023 Annual Catalogue. I have chosen to use the cute Sunny Splash stamp set to make my card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the sunny splash card, you will need:

Pool Party card base – 8¼” by 5⅝” scored at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Blackberry Bliss card – 5⅜” by 3⅝” – rounded upper left corner
Design A Daydream dsp – 5¼” by 3½” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 3½” by 3”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corner, for the inside
Scrap Basic White

The piece of the gorgeous dsp was glued, using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive to the Blackberry Bliss layer. I chose this particular pattern because it reminded me a little of waves.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Sunny Splash stamp set used to make a retro feel card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

I wrapped a length of Pool Party around the panel before adding the whole piece to the Pool Party card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Sunny Splash stamp set used to make a retro feel card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The scalloped rectangle, die cut using the Scalloped Contour Dies, was left over from another project and I simply cut a piece off the right side to fit my design. I stamped the sentiment from the Go To Greetings stamp set in the corner using Blackberry Bliss ink,

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Sunny Splash stamp set used to make a retro feel card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Two of the sweet little swimsuits were stamped directly onto the cut down scalloped rectangle, one in Pool Party ink and the other in Daffodil Delight ink. The piece was then added over the ribbon to give just a little height.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Sunny Splash stamp set used to make a retro feel card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

I stamped the third swimsuit in Blackberry Bliss ink onto scrap Basic White card and fussy cut out using scissors. This was added on Dimensionals to the card front.

To finish the card, I added a bow made from the same sheer ribbon and a trio of Fine Sparkle Adhesive Backed Gems.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Sunny Splash stamp set used to make a retro feel card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

I absolutely love this card; it has such a retro feel to it. I hope you like it.

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The Hues of Happiness designer Series Paper by Stampin' Up! used to make a pretty rosie thank you card

Rosie Thanks card

Posted on May 20, 2022May 13, 2022 by Mo Rootes

I have been playing with the gorgeous Hues of Happiness dsp today, I can’t get enough of this paper. I have made a pretty rosie thanks card to share.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the rosie thanks card, you will need:

Fresh Freesia card base – 8¼” by 5⅝” scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” x 2, one for the inside
Hues of Happiness dsp – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 2 ½” by 2½”
Basic White ¼” strip

The panel of dsp was added to one of the larger layers of Basic White card using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A rosie thank you card made using the Hues of Happiness designer series paper by Stampin’ Up!

I used the same glue to adhere the panel to the Fresh Freesia card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A rosie thank you card made using the Hues of Happiness designer series paper by Stampin’ Up!

Using the Stylish Shapes Dies, I die cut a stitched rectangle and added it to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A rosie thank you card made using the Hues of Happiness designer series paper by Stampin’ Up!

A purple rose was die cut from the pretty dsp along with two leaves. I used my Bone Folder to curve the flower and leaves and added the flower to the stitched square on a Dimensional. The flower was tucked under and held in place with a dab of liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A rosie thank you card made using the Hues of Happiness designer series paper by Stampin’ Up!

The sentiment from the Sending Smiles stamp set was stamped on the strip of Basic White card. I trimmed it down using scissors and added it to the card with glue and Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A rosie thank you card made using the Hues of Happiness designer series paper by Stampin’ Up!

A trio of Brushed Butterflies completes the card. So pretty.

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The Stamping Inspirations sketch challenge card made using the roses themed Hues of Happiness dsp by Stampin' Up!

Roses for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

Posted on May 14, 2022May 13, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop where we have a sketch challenge to work with. I have chosen to make a roses themed card using the Hues of Happiness dsp to make my card.

The colours used in this project are:

To recreate the roses card, you will need:

Melon Mambo card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” x 2
Granny Apple Green card – 3⅞” by 2⅝”
Basic White card – 4¼” by 3¼”
Hues of Happiness dsp

I ran one of the Basic White panels through the Cut & Emboss Machine with the new Fern Embossing Folder and glued it to the Melon Mambo card front using Multipurpose Liquid adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A roses themed card for stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop sketch challenge, made using the Hues of Happiness dsp

The scalloped rectangle was die cut from the smaller piece of Basic White card using the Scalloped Contour Dies. I stamped the sentiment from the Art Gallery stamp set was stamped onto the die cut rectangle with Granny Apple Green ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A roses themed card for stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop sketch challenge, made using the Hues of Happiness dsp

The scalloped rectangle was glued to the Granny Apple Green panel using liquid glue and then added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A roses themed card for stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop sketch challenge, made using the Hues of Happiness dsp

Using sharp scissors, I roughly trimmed some of the roses and leaves from the gorgeous Hues of Happiness dsp. I then die cut them more neatly using the Blossoming Happiness Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A roses themed card for stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop sketch challenge, made using the Hues of Happiness dsp

The die cut flowers and leaves were add to the upper left corner of the scalloped rectangle using a mixture of liquid glue and Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -A roses themed card for stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop sketch challenge, made using the Hues of Happiness dsp

I added a double White Baker’s Twine bow and a trio of Brushed Butterflies to finish the card.

I love this pretty paper. Hope you like the card.

Please continue to hop on and share the sketch inspired projects made by my fellow demos. Next up is the lovely Sue Allen.

Angie McKenzie ● Aurélie Fabre ● Leonie Stuart

Karen Egan ● Terry Hamilton ● Rebecca-Jo Unwin

Gez Carpenter ● Tricia Butts ● Mo Rootes

Sue Allen ● Jan Musselman ● Marieke Bart

Jill Chapman ● Annette Ball ● Susan Webster

Karen Henderson ● Teri West ● Linda Moore

Rochelle Laird-Smith ● Jo Blackman ● Vickie Littlewood

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A pretty rainbow and cloud themed card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Brilliant Rainbow in the Clouds for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Posted on May 14, 2022May 5, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop where we are sharing something we have been working on. I have chosen to share a cheerful rainbow in the clouds thank you card made using the Brilliant Rainbow Dies.

Colours used in this project are

To recreate the brilliant rainbow in the clouds card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛”
Magenta Madness card – 4⅛” by 3⅛”
Beauty of the Earth dsp – 4” by 3”
Scrap Basic White, Magenta Madness, Mango Melody, Pacific Point & Granny Apple Green

I punched lots of clouds from scrap Basic White card using the Cloud Punch and glued them, randomly across the Thick Basic White card front. I used Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. I trimmed off the overhanging pieces with Scissors.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Brilliant Rainbow dies and Rainbow of Happiness stamp set used for the Ink. Stamp. Share. Blog Hop

Using the Brilliant Rainbow Dies, I die cut the rainbow arcs from scrap Magenta Madness, Mango Melody, Pacific Point & Granny Apple Green card and arranged them onto the piece of Beauty of the Earth dsp. They were glued down with the same liquid adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Brilliant Rainbow dies and Rainbow of Happiness stamp set used for the Ink. Stamp. Share. Blog Hop

The rainbow panel was then added to the Magenta Madness layer with liquid glue and then added to the card front with the same glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Brilliant Rainbow dies and Rainbow of Happiness stamp set used for the Ink. Stamp. Share. Blog Hop

I die cut the small clouds from the Brilliant Rainbow Dies using the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine and added them to the card front with either liquid glue of Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Brilliant Rainbow dies and Rainbow of Happiness stamp set used for the Ink. Stamp. Share. Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Rainbow of Happiness stamp set was stamped in Pacific Point on scrap Basic White and trimmed down and fagged using Scissor before it was glued to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Brilliant Rainbow dies and Rainbow of Happiness stamp set used for the Ink. Stamp. Share. Blog Hop

Pretty card, I hope you like it.

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A childs birthday card made using the Puffin Party Stamp set by Stampin' Up! for the Stamp 'n Hop Blog Hop

Sweet Puffin for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

Posted on May 14, 2022May 14, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop where our theme is ‘Babies and Kids’. I have used the sweet Puffin Party stamp set and the new Design A Daydream to make a puffin birthday card.

The colours used in this project are:

To recreate the puffin birthday card, you will need:

Pool Party card base – 8¼” by 5⅝” scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Design a Daydream dsp – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”
Scrap Basic White card

I used Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive to glue the dsp panel to the larger Basic White layer. The panel was added to the Pool Party card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Party Puffin stamp set used to make a childs birthday card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

The puffin image was mounted on one of the Stamparatus Plates, inked with Memento Basic Black ink and stamped onto scrap Basic White card. I repeated this 3 times to get the depth of colour I wanted.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Party Puffin stamp set used to make a childs birthday card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

The birthday cake and sentiment – from the Paradise Palms stamp set – was stamped in the same black ink and all three images were then die cut using the Stylish Shapes Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Party Puffin stamp set used to make a childs birthday card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

Using Daffodil Delight, Petal Pink and Pool Party Blends Pens I coloured in the images and mounted the circles onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Party Puffin stamp set used to make a childs birthday card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

A trio of Iridescent Rhinestones completed the card. I hope you like it.

the Puffin Party Stamp set by Stampin' Up! for the Stamp 'n Hop Blog Hop

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Party Puffin stamp set used to make a childs birthday card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

Please hop along to share the baby and children themed cards showcased by my fellow demonstrators. Up next is the lovely Sue Allen.

Gez Carpenter – UK https://www.nigezza.co.uk/2022/05/stamp-n-hop-may-blog-hop-babies-kids.html

Rebecca-Jo Unwin – Australia https://rebecca-jounwin.blogspot.com/2022/05/stamp-n-hop-may-2022.html

Mo Rootes – UK http://www.crafty-rootes.com/?p=9686

Sue Allen – Australia https://sueallensimplycraft.blogspot.com/2022/05/stamp-n-hop-blog-hop-may-2022.html

Vicky Wright – Australia https://wp.me/pduME0-6PC

Jill Chapman – UK https://www.paperdaisycrafting.co.uk/2022/05/stamp-n-hop-may-blog-hop-babies-and-kids.html

Heather Forgan – UK https://stampwithnellie.com/2022/05/14/stamp-n-hop-may-2022-babies-kids

Annette Elias – https://dekijkkast.blogspot.com/2022/05/a-card-to-say-hello-stampn-hop-bloghop.html

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Deer on the Horizon card

Posted on May 3, 2022April 26, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing a pretty card featuring a deer and her fawn in the countryside. The card was made using the Grove Dies and the stunning New Horizon dsp.

The colours used in this card are:

To recreate the deer on the horizon card, you will need:

Shaded Spruce card base – 8¼” by 5⅝” scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
New Horizon dsp – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic White card – 5 ½” by 3 ¾” for the inside
Soft Suede scrap

Using Mossy Meadow ink, I stamped the trees from the Grassy Grove stamp set across the horizon of my piece of New Horizon dsp.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty card made using the gorgeous New Horizon designer series paper and the Grove Dies by Stampin’ Up!

The centre of the stamped dsp was then die cut using a Stitched Rectangle die.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty card made using the gorgeous New Horizon designer series paper and the Grove Dies by Stampin’ Up!

The outer piece of dsp was then glued to the larger panel of Basic White using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. I used the same liquid glue to add this panel to the Shaded Spruce card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty card made using the gorgeous New Horizon designer series paper and the Grove Dies by Stampin’ Up!

The stitched rectangular piece was then inserted, on Dimensionals into the negative space in the centre of the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty card made using the gorgeous New Horizon designer series paper and the Grove Dies by Stampin’ Up!

I die cut a deer and her fawn from scrap Soft Suede card and added them to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty card made using the gorgeous New Horizon designer series paper and the Grove Dies by Stampin’ Up!

A few of the Peebles gave the deer something to stand on and completed the card.

I hope you like it.

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In Daffodil Daydreams stamp set and Hand Penned Designer Series Paper by Stampin' Up! used to make a pretty Easter card

Easter Daffodils card for an Easter Blog Hop

Posted on April 11, 2022March 25, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Here is a pretty daffodil themed Easter card made using the Daffodil Daydreams stamp set and the Hand Penned designer Series Paper for an Easter Blog Hop.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the Easter Daffodil card, you will need:

Granny Apple Green card base – 8¼” by 5⅝” scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Hand Penned dsp – 5½” by 3¾”
Granny Apple Green card – 4½” by 2¾”
Basic White card – 4¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Basic White card – 2½” by 1¾”

I used Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive to glue the Hand Penned dsp to the larger Basic White panel and then to the Granny Apple Green card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty daffodil themed Easter card made using the Daffodil Daydreams stamp set and Hand Penned dsp

The daffodil image was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto the smaller panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty daffodil themed Easter card made using the Daffodil Daydreams stamp set and Hand Penned dsp

The image was coloured using the So Saffron, Daffodil Delight and Granny Apple Green Blends Markers. The coloured panel was then added to the Granny Apple Green panel.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty daffodil themed Easter card made using the Daffodil Daydreams stamp set and Hand Penned dsp

A length of the lovely Bumblebee Gingham Ribbon was wrapped around the panel before adding it to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty daffodil themed Easter card made using the Daffodil Daydreams stamp set and Hand Penned dsp

The sentiment was stamped in Granny Apple Green ink and die cut using the Stitched So Sweetly Dies and added to the card front. To complete the card I added a bow and a trio of Brushed Brass Butterflies.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty daffodil themed Easter card made using the Daffodil Daydreams stamp set and Hand Penned dsp

So pretty, I hope you like it.

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In the Moment

Posted on March 29, 2022March 19, 2022 by Mo Rootes

I have used the pretty In the Moment stamp set and Pansy Petals designer Series Paper (dsp) to make a sweet thank you card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the In the Moment card, you will need:

Evening Evergreen card base – 8¼” by 5⅝” scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Pansy Petals dsp – 5½” by 3¾”
Polished Pink card – 3⅛” by 3⅛”
Basic White card – 3” by 3”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 1¾”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

I used Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive to glue the Pansy Petals dsp to the larger Basic White panel and then to the Evening Evergreen card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty thank you card made using the In The Moment stamp set and Pansy Petals dsp

The girl was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto the square of Basic White card and the image was coloured in using the following Blends Alcohol Markers. Pale Papaya, Polished Pink, Fresh Freesia, Soft Succulent, Gray Granite, Black and number SU300, SU400 and SU800 from the Naturals Collection. The coloured panel was then glued to the Polished Pink square.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty thank you card made using the In The Moment stamp set and Pansy Petals dsp

Using Evening Evergreen ink, I stamped the sentiment from the Flowing Flowers stamp set onto the long strip of Basic White card, near the bottom. I then used Scissors to flag the end of the strip.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty thank you card made using the In The Moment stamp set and Pansy Petals dsp

The square image was glued to the sentiment strip and the whole piece added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty thank you card made using the In The Moment stamp set and Pansy Petals dsp

I added a trio of 2021 – 2023 In Color Jewels to finish the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty thank you card made using the In The Moment stamp set and Pansy Petals dsp

I hope you like it.

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The Flowering Tulips stamp set by Stampin' Up! used to make a pretty Easter card featuring pink tulips

Pink Tulips Easter card

Posted on January 25, 2022January 17, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Here is a pretty pink tulip card, ready for Easter and made using the Flowering Tulip stamp set and some of the 2021 – 2023 In color dsp.

Colours used in this project are:

Polished Pink

Old Olive

Basic White

To recreate the pink tulip card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
2021 – 2023 In Color dsp – 5¾” by 4” – rounded upper left corner
Old Olive card – 4⅝” by 3⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 4½” by 3” – rounded upper left corner
Old Olive card – 3” by 1½”

I wrapped a length of Crinkled Seam Binding ribbon around the panel of dsp before gluing it to the Thick Basic White card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty pink tulips Easter card made using the Flowering Tulips stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

The tulip heads were stamped in Polished Pink ink onto the Basic White card, I used Postit notes to mask off some of the flowers.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty pink tulips Easter card made using the Flowering Tulips stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

The stems and leaves were stamped in Old Olive ink. The stamped panel was added to the Old Olive layer and placed on the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty pink tulips Easter card made using the Flowering Tulips stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

I stamped the sentiment in Versamark ink onto the small piece of Old Olive card, covered it in White Embossing Powder and heat set it with my Heat Tool. I die cut it out using the Scalloped Contour Dies and added it to the card front with liquid glue.