A masculine themed card made for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop the On the Ocean stamp set and On the Ocean dies by Stampin' Up!

An On The Ocean Pirate Ship card for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

Posted on August 28, 2023August 20, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Welcome to the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop where we are sharing masculine themed cards in a ‘Let’s Hear It For The Boys’ Blog Hop. I have used the On The Ocean stamp set and Dies to make my card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the on the ocean pirate ship card, you will need:

Pretty Peacock card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 1½” & 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Masterfully Made dsp – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic White card – 5⅝” by 1¼”
Masterfully Made dsp – 5½” by 1⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅝” by 2⅜”
Basic White card – 4½” by 3”
Scrap Basic Black and Basic White card

I folded and burnished the card base, folding inwards on the 4⅛” score line and backwards on the 1½” score line.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The On the Ocean stamp set and On the Ocean dies used to make a masculine themed card for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

The 5½” by 3¾” panel of Masterfully Made dsp was glued to the larger piece of Basic White card and then to the back panel of the Pretty Peacock card base. The thin strip of dsp was then added to the 1 ¼” strip of Basic White card and then to the front of card base. The scored flap was then folded back and adhered in place.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The On the Ocean stamp set and On the Ocean dies used to make a masculine themed card for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

The ‘wave’ image was stamped along the bottom of the 5⅝” by 2⅜” piece of Basic White card. This was then glued to the inside of the Pretty Peacock card base.

Using the Deckled Rectangle Dies, I cut a rectangle from the 4½” by 3” piece of Basic White card. The ‘wave’ image was then stamped along the bottom.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The On the Ocean stamp set and On the Ocean dies used to make a masculine themed card for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

I die cut the pieces for the pirate ship was from scrap Basic Black card, adhered the body of the ship and the back piece with the mast to the deckled rectangle. I used a Blending Brush to lightly add some Pretty Peacock ink to the ‘sky’.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The On the Ocean stamp set and On the Ocean dies used to make a masculine themed card for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop

The sails were curved with a Bone Folder and added to the card front on Black Dimensionals. The skull & crossbones were then glued in place to complete the card.

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3 pretty cards including a vertical easel card made for July 2023 classes using the Cheerful Daisies stamp set and dies by Stampin' Up!

Cheerful Daisies Class Projects

Posted on July 14, 2023July 10, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing the 3 cards I designed for my July classes using the Cheerful Daisies stamp set and dies.

Colours used in these projects are;

Vertical Easel Daisies card

Pebbled Path card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” & 2 1/16”
Bubble Bath 5⅝” & 1⅞” x 2
Bubble Bath – 5⅞” by 1⅛”
Moody Mauve – 5¾” by 1”
Basic White – 4” by 2½”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White, Bubble Bath, Moody Mauve & Granny Apple Green

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cheerful Daisies stamp set and dies used to make 3 pretty cards, including a vertical easel card for July 2023 classes

We stamped the daisy image on the large Basic White panel and adhered it inside the card using multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cheerful Daisies stamp set and dies used to make 3 pretty cards, including a vertical easel card for July 2023 classes

Using the Twisted Rope 3D Embossing Folder we embossed both the 5⅝” & 1⅞” panels of Bubble Bath cardstock and the 5¾” by 1” panel of Moody Mauve card. The Bubble Bath panels were glued to the front of the card base and the Moody Mauve panel was adhered to the remaining piece of Bubble Bath card and adhered to the inside of the card along the right-hand edge.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cheerful Daisies stamp set and dies used to make 3 pretty cards, including a vertical easel card for July 2023 classes

A label was die cut from Scrap Basic White card and adhered to the card front using folded 4 tabs created from ¼” strips of Bubble Bath card. These strips were folded in half and the folded edge placed against the central score line. 2 strips were placed on each side.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cheerful Daisies stamp set and dies used to make 3 pretty cards, including a vertical easel card for July 2023 classes

The trio of daisies were die cut from scrap Basic White card. The solid back of each flower were die cut from Moody Mauve card and adhered behind the white flowers with liquid glue. The whole piece was then added to the Basic White label panel using liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cheerful Daisies stamp set and dies used to make 3 pretty cards, including a vertical easel card for July 2023 classes

The detailed daisies were then die cut from scrap basic white card. We used a Sponge Dauber to add Moody Mauve ink to the centre of the die cut before adhering them to the daisies. We stamped the large daisy centre in Moody Mauve ink and added Bubble Bath ink with a Dauber before adding it to the daisy piece on a Dimensional.

Leaves were die cut from scrap Granny Apple Green card and tucked in around the flowers.

The sentiment from the Love For You stamp set was stamped in Pebbled Path ink onto the strip of Moody Mauve. We flagged the ends and added the sentiment to the card front.

Single Daisy card

Moody Mauve card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Bubble Bath – 5½” by 4”
Basic White – 5” by 3½”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Bubble Bath – ⅜” strip

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cheerful Daisies stamp set and dies used to make 3 pretty cards, including a vertical easel card for July 2023 classes

Using the trio of small flowers image we stamped all around the edge of the Moody Mauve card front in Moody Mauve ink

We die cut a label from the 5” by 3½” piece of Basic White card and stamped the outline of the large daisy flower in Moody Mauve ink towards the top of the panel. The infill image was then stamped with Bubble Bath ink. The stem and leaves were added in Granny Apple Green ink. This piece was then glued to a larger label die cut from the panel of Bubble Bath card. The whole piece was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

The sentiment was stamped in Moody Mauve ink onto the strip of Bubble Bath card. The sentiment was then cut apart and added to the card front with liquid glue.

Simply Stamped Daisies card

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pebbled Path – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White – 5” by 3¼”
Scrap Moody Mauve

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cheerful Daisies stamp set and dies used to make 3 pretty cards, including a vertical easel card for July 2023 classes

Using Pebbled Path ink, we randomly stamped the outline large daisy all over the Basic White layer. The flower centres were then added using Moody Mauve ink, The panel was then glued to the Pebbled Path panel and then to the Thick Basic White card front.

A label was die cut from scrap Moody Mauve card. The sentiment was stamped onto the label in Pebbled Path ink and added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cheerful Daisies stamp set and dies used to make 3 pretty cards, including a vertical easel card for July 2023 classes

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An accordion fold card made using the Masterfully Made designer series paper and Textured Floral stamp set by Stampin' Up! for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Masterfully Made Accordion Fold Card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Posted on June 17, 2023June 11, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where, this month we are showcasing accordion fun fold cards. I have made my card using the gorgeous Masterfully Made designer Series Paper and the Textured Floral stamp set.

Colours featured in this card are;

To recreate the masterfully made accordion card, you will need:

Pretty Peacock card base – 11” by 5⅞” – scored at 1¼”, 4” & 6¾”
Basic White card – 5⅝” by 4”
Basic White card – 5⅝” by 2½” x 2
Basic White card – 5⅝” by 1⅛”
Masterfully Made dsp – 5½” by 3⅞
Masterfully Made dsp – 5½” by 2 ½”
Masterfully Made dsp – 5 ½” by 1”
Lost Lagoon card – 11” by 1”
Basic White card – 2½” by 2½”

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the panels of Masterfully Made designer series paper to the slightly larger layers of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Masterfully Made designer series paper and Textured Floral stamp set used to make an accordion fold card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

These panels were then glued in place on the Pretty Peacock card base. I then used a Bone Folder to fold and burnish the card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Masterfully Made designer series paper and Textured Floral stamp set used to make an accordion fold card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

I stamp a flower from the Textured Floral stamp set in Fresh Freesia ink onto the remaining panel of Basic White card and added leaves in Lemon Lime Twist ink. The panel was then adhered to the remaining space on the card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Masterfully Made designer series paper and Textured Floral stamp set used to make an accordion fold card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The long strip of Lost Lagoon was then folded around the closed card. I took care to keep it loose enough to slide up and down. I glued the overlapping ends together in the front and snipped off the excess card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Masterfully Made designer series paper and Textured Floral stamp set used to make an accordion fold card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

I punched a circle from the 2¼” square of Basic White card using the 2¼” Punch.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Masterfully Made designer series paper and Textured Floral stamp set used to make an accordion fold card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The large flower from the Textured Floral stamp set was stamped in 2^nd generation Berry Burst ink. I added leaves in stamped off Lemon Lime Twist ink. The sentiment was added over the flower in Pretty Peacock ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Masterfully Made designer series paper and Textured Floral stamp set used to make an accordion fold card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Two Dimensionals were added to the centre of the Lost lagoon belly band and the stamped circle added.

Love this fun fold.

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A flap-over, diagonal front, fun fold card made using the Crafting With You stamp set and dies and the Bright & Beautiful dsp by Stampin' Up!

Flap Over, Diagonal Fold Card for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

Posted on June 10, 2023June 9, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop where we are sharing fun fold cards. I am not sure what the name of the fun fold card I am sharing is, so I am calling it a flap-over, diagonal front card and I made it using the Crafting With You stamp set.

Main colours in this project are:

To recreate the flap-over, diagonal front card, you will need:

Azure Afternoon card base – 11¾” by 4⅜ – scored at 5⅞”
Bright & Beautiful dsp – 5 ¾” by 4”
Bright and Beautiful dsp – 5½” by 4” – cut in half from bottom right to upper left to form a triangle
Lemon Lime Twist card – 7” by 3½” – scored at 3½”
Basic White card – 3¼” by 3¼” x 2
Scrap Basic White card

I began by Folding and burnishing the Azure Afternoon card base on the scoreline, I then opened the card up again, and cut from the bottom of the front panel to the scoreline.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Crafting With You stamp set and dies used with the Bright & Beautiful designer series paper to make a flap-over, diagonal front fun fold card

The larger piece of Bright & Beautiful dsp was then glued to the back of the card front. I placed the triangular piece of dsp onto the card front, trimmed it down to fit and glued it in place.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Crafting With You stamp set and dies used with the Bright & Beautiful designer series paper to make a flap-over, diagonal front fun fold card

Taking one of the masks from the Artistic Mix pack, place it onto one of the Basic White panels and added Lemon Lolly ink using a Blending Brush.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Crafting With You stamp set and dies used with the Bright & Beautiful designer series paper to make a flap-over, diagonal front fun fold card

The sentiment was stamped in Azure Afternoon ink onto the inked panel which was then glued to the front of the Lemon Lime Twist panel.

I used Blueberry Bushel ink to stamp the image of the die-cutting machine, from the Crafting With You stamp set onto scrap Basic White card. This was then die cut using the Crafting With You Dies and added to the inked panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Crafting With You stamp set and dies used with the Bright & Beautiful designer series paper to make a flap-over, diagonal front fun fold card

Tiny flowers from the same stamp set were stamped in Azure Afternoon ink onto the remaining panel of Basic White card and adhered it inside the small Lemon Lime twist card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Crafting With You stamp set and dies used with the Bright & Beautiful designer series paper to make a flap-over, diagonal front fun fold card

The small card base was then glued to the inside of the Azure Afternoon card base with the front coming over the diagonal panel.

A trio of Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Crafting With You stamp set and dies used with the Bright & Beautiful designer series paper to make a flap-over, diagonal front fun fold card

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3 cards, including a shadow box card made for April 2023 classes using the Sending Smiles and Watercolor Shapes stamp sets by Stampin' Up!

Sending Smiles Classes

Posted on April 14, 2023April 13, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing the cards made for my April Classes using the Sending Smiles stamp set and Sending Dies.

Colours used in these projects are:

Shadow Box Card

Thick Basic White card base 5¾” by 4⅛x 2”– scored at ½” & 1” on both log sides
Scrap Basic White

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Sending Smiles and Watercolor Shapes stamp sets used to make 3 cards, including a shadow box, for April 2023 classes

Using the Stylish Shapes Dies we cut a circle in the centre panel one of the Thick Basic White card pieces, slightly nearer the top and centred from side to side between the 1” scorelines. The two pieces were placed one on top of the other and drew around the inside of the negative circle, lightly using a pencil.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Sending Smiles and Watercolor Shapes stamp sets used to make 3 cards, including a shadow box, for April 2023 classes

The large circle from the Watercolor Shapes stamp set was inked up, ½ with Granny Apple Green and the other half with Fresh Freesia buy pressing the inkpad directly to the stamp. We stamped it over the pencil circle which was then erased. The sentiment was then stamped onto the circle.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Sending Smiles and Watercolor Shapes stamp sets used to make 3 cards, including a shadow box, for April 2023 classes

The scorelines were folded and burnished, the 1” scoreline inwards and the ½” scoreline outwards. A strip of Tear ‘n Tape applied to the outer two sections of the back panel. The front was then adhered to the back, one side at a time.

A selection of foliage and flowers were stamped onto the scrap Basic White panel and die cut using the Sending Dies. We then arranged the flowers around the aperture.

Circle Daisy Card

Fresh Freesia card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Granny Apple Green – 5⅛” by 3¼”
Basic White – 5⅛” by 3¼”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾”
Fresh Freesia – 3¾” by ¼”

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Sending Smiles and Watercolor Shapes stamp sets used to make 3 cards, including a shadow box, for April 2023 classes

The circle image was inked up in the same way as for the previous card using the same Granny Apple Green and Fresh Freesia inks and stamped towards to top of the smaller Basic White panels.

The leafy sprig was stamped twice, once facing upwards and once facing downwards in Granny Apple Green ink. The flowers were added in Gorgeous Grape ink with centres of Daffodil Delight ink. The stamped panel was then added, off set, to the Granny Apple Green panel with liquid glue.

We stamped the smaller flower in Fresh Freesia ink in the upper left and lower right corners of the Fresh Freesia card front and added the decorated panel overtop on Dimensionals.

The sentiment from the one happy family was stamped in Gorgeous Grape ink onto the strip of Fresh Freesia and added it, trimming the ends, across the card front.

Double Flower card

Granny Apple Green card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Gorgeous Grape – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾”

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Sending Smiles and Watercolor Shapes stamp sets used to make 3 cards, including a shadow box, for April 2023 classes

The rectangle image was stamped as before onto the smaller panel of Basic White card. The leafy sprig added to one side in Granny Apple Green ink.

The duo of flowers were added in Gorgeous Grape ink with Daffodil Delight centres. The sentiment was added below in Gorgeous Grape ink.

A strip of Parakeet Party Metallic Woven Ribbon was added to the bottom of the panel and secured on the back with Sellotape. The whole panel was the glued to the Gorgeous Grape layer. It was the mounted onto the Granny Apple Green card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Sending Smiles and Watercolor Shapes stamp sets used to make 3 cards, including a shadow box, for April 2023 classes

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A pretty slider card made for the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop using the Playing in the Rain stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Playing in the Rain Slider card for the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop

Posted on April 1, 2023April 1, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop where we are sharing Magic Slider cards. I have to admit I have never made one of these so resorted to YouTube for a bit of inspiration. After watching a few video’s I decided to have a go using the Playing in the Rain stamp set.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the playing in the rain card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”
Window Sheet – 5½” by 3¾”
Rain or Shine dsp – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3⅜”
Scrap Basic Black

I began by using one of the Rectangle Stitched Dies to cut the centre out of the panel of Rain or Shine dsp. I set it aside.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Playing in the Rain stamp set used to make a pretty slider card for the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop

I set up the cute bunny stamp from the Playing In The Rain stamp set on one of my Stamparatus Plates. The Window Sheet panel was added to the base of the Stamparatus, the image inked up with StaZon Jet Black and stamped onto the Window Sheet. I then set it aside to dry.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Playing in the Rain stamp set used to make a pretty slider card for the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop

I placed the 5½” by 3¾” panel of Basic White card onto the Stamparatus, inked the image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and stamped down. I added the clouds using the same ink. Using the Stamparatus means that I can be sure that the images are in exactly the same place on both the Basic White card and the Window Sheet.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Playing in the Rain stamp set used to make a pretty slider card for the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop

Using the following Blends Alcohol Pens I coloured in the image stamped on the Basic White panels – Balmy Blue, Petal Pink and Poppy Parade. Using a Blending Brush and Balmy Blue ink I added some colour around the stamped image.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Playing in the Rain stamp set used to make a pretty slider card for the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop

When the Window Sheet was dry I placed strips of Tear ‘n Tape on the back of the dsp frame on all 4 sides and added the frame over the Window Sheet.

Foam Adhesive Strips were added along both sides of the decorated Basic White panel, as close to the edges as possible. A strip of Foam Adhesive was also placed about ¼” from the bottom to act as a stopper. The frame with the Window Sheet was then added over-top.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Playing in the Rain stamp set used to make a pretty slider card for the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop

A hole was punched at the top of the 5¼” by 3⅜” panel of Basic White card and a length of Starry Sky Metallic Woven Ribbon was inserted to act as a pull tab. The panel of Basic White card was then slipped down the gap between the coloured panel and the Window Sheet.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Playing in the Rain stamp set used to make a pretty slider card for the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Share a Milkshake stamp set was stamped in Versamark ink onto scrap Basic Black card. I covered it with White Embossing Powder and Heat set. I trimmed it out with Scissors before adding it to the card front.

I learnt a lot while putting this card together and will definitely be trying another one.

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A pretty shadow box card made for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop using the Sending Smiles stamp set and Sending Dies by Stampin' Up!

Sending Smiles Shadow Box card for the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop

Posted on March 18, 2023March 2, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are sharing something we have been working on recently. I have been playing with ideas for my April classes using the Sending Smiles stamp set. This Shadow Box card didn’t make the cut but is so pretty that I decided to share it today.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate this card, you will need:

Fresh Freesia card base – 11¾” by 4⅛”– scored at ½” and 1” each end and then at 4⅞”, 5⅜”, 5⅞” and 6⅜” & 6⅞”
Basic White card – 3⅞” by 3⅝” x 2
Scrap Basic White and Parakeet Party card

Fold and burnish on all the scorelines, I started by folding in the middle and then working out which way to fold on all the other scorelines.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Sending Smiles stamp set and Sending Dies used to make a pretty shadow box card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Using the Stylish Shapes Dies, I die cut a stitched circle from the front panel of the card.

I placed one of the 3⅞” by 3⅝” panels of Basic White card onto the inside part of the card and lightly drew around it with a pencil.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Sending Smiles stamp set and Sending Dies used to make a pretty shadow box card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The larger circle, from the Watercolor Shapes stamp set, was inked up by pressing the Parakeet Party ink pad to one half and the Fresh Freesia pad to the other half. I stamped down onto scrap paper before stamping in the centre of my pencil circle. The pencil line was then erased. The sentiment from the Peaceful Moments stamp set was stamped in Gorgeous Grape ink in the centre of the inked circle and the panel was then glued in place.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Sending Smiles stamp set and Sending Dies used to make a pretty shadow box card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

I the glued down the two side panels to close the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Sending Smiles stamp set and Sending Dies used to make a pretty shadow box card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

I stamped a variety of flowers onto scrap Basic White card in Daffodil Delight, Fresh Freesia and Gorgeous Grape inks and die cut them using the Sending Dies. I also die cut some leaves from Parakeet Party card, and cut them apart.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Sending Smiles stamp set and Sending Dies used to make a pretty shadow box card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The flowers were then arranged and then adhered with liquid glue around the die cut circle.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Sending Smiles stamp set and Sending Dies used to make a pretty shadow box card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

A scattering of Glossy Dots completed the card. So pretty, I hope you like it.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk -The Sending Smiles stamp set and Sending Dies used to make a pretty shadow box card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

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A double Z fold card with a running theme made for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop using the Enjoy the Journey dsp by Stampin' Up!

Enjoy the Run Double Z Fold card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Posted on March 11, 2023February 26, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop where we are sharing something we have been working on recently. I have chosen to share the enjoy the run birthday card made for my husband’s upcoming birthday using the Enjoy the Day designer series paper. He is a keen ultra-runner and loves to run in 30 – 100-mile events – so this dsp and the co-ordinating Greatest Journey Dies were perfect for his birthday card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the enjoy the run card, you will need:

Starry Sky card base – 11” by 5½” – scored at 2¾” and 5½”
Basic White card – 5⅜” by 5⅜”
Enjoy the Journey dsp – 5¼” by 5¼”
Basic White card – 5⅜” by 2⅝”
Enjoy the Journey dsp – 5¼” by 5¼”

Thick Basic White inner card base – 9¼” by 4¼”
Enjoy the Journey dsp – 4⅛” by 3⅝”
Enjoy the Journey dsp – 4⅛” by 2⅝”
Scrap Basic White and Basic Black
Basic White card – 5¼” by 5¼”

Using Multipurpose Liquid adhesive I glued the larger pieces of designer series paper (dsp) – I used the starry sky patten – to the slightly larger panels of Basic White card. The panels were then glued to the Starry Sky card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Enjoy the Journey designer series paper used to make a card for a double Z fold card for a runner and shared in the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

I die cut 3 or 4 of the ‘ground’ strips from scrap Basic Black card and laid them out along the bottom of the 3 smaller panels of dsp – I used the green mountains and trees pattern – I moved them around until I got the look of a connected strip of ground.

Journey designer series paper used to make a card for a double Z fold card for a runner and shared in the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

The die cut strips were then trimmed to fit and glued to the panels of dsp. The panels were the added to the Thick Basic White inner card base using the same liquid adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Enjoy the Journey designer series paper used to make a card for a double Z fold card for a runner and shared in the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

I die cut a number of ‘runners’ from scrap Basic Black card and added then to the scene with liquid glue.

The white inner card base was the positioned onto the Starry Sky card base and the front panel of both adhered together, making sure to only add glue to the left side of the Basic White piece.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Enjoy the Journey designer series paper used to make a card for a double Z fold card for a runner and shared in the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

I added glue to the back of the Thick Basic White bae and closed the card, adhering it to the back panel of the Starry Sky card base.

Clouds were then die cut from scrap Basic White card and added them to the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Enjoy the Journey designer series paper used to make a card for a double Z fold card for a runner and shared in the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

The largest Basic White panel was then glued to the back of the card and decorated. This gives a place to write a message.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Enjoy the Journey designer series paper used to make a card for a double Z fold card for a runner and shared in the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

For the Envelope:

Enjoy the Journey dsp – 8⅞” by 8⅞” – scored at 4 ½” on all 4 sides using an Envelope Punch Board

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Enjoy the Journey designer series paper used to make a card for a double Z fold card for a runner and shared in the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

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A gorgeous faux stepper baby card made using the Elephant Parade stamp set by Stampin' Up! for the Ink. Stamp. Share. Blog Ho

Sweet Elephant Faux Stepper card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Posted on July 9, 2022June 17, 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 am sharing a sweet elephant faux – stepper card made for a cousin and her husband who have just welcomed their first child, a beautiful baby boy. I couldn’t resist using the adorable Elephant Parade stamp set. The card was inspired Melva Peters. I have adjusted the size and scoring to work with UK A4 card stock.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the sweet elephant card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card – 8” by 5 ¾” – scored at 1”, 2” & 5”
Design A Daydream dsp – 5⅝” by ⅞”
Design A Daydream dsp – 5⅝” by 2¾”
Pool Party card – 8” by 2¾” – scored at 4”
Basic White card – 4” by 2¾”
Scrap Pear Pizzazz card

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive I added to pieces of Design A Daydream dsp to the card front. I then burnished on all the score lines.

A gorgeous faux stepper baby card made using the Elephant Parade stamp set by Stampin' Up! for the Ink. Stamp. Share. Blog Hop

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The adorable Elephant Parade stamp set used to make a faux stepper baby card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

I added the Pool Party panel to the front and back using a little liquid glue along the bottom.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The adorable Elephant Parade stamp set used to make a faux stepper baby card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

The partial sentiment from the Charming Sentiments stamp set was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto the panel of Basic White card. The unwanted portion was masked off using a Post It Note

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The adorable Elephant Parade stamp set used to make a faux stepper baby card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

The cute little elephant was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink above the sentiment. It was coloured in using Smoky Slate and Petal Pink Blends. The balloon was stamped in the same ink and coloured with Pool Party Blends.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The adorable Elephant Parade stamp set used to make a faux stepper baby card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

I Used the Scalloped Contour Dies to die cut the stamped piece and adhered it to the card front with the liquid glue. The leaves were stamped in Pear Pizzazz ink onto scrap Pear Pizzazz card and die cut using the Elephant Dies. It was added to the decorated panel with liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The adorable Elephant Parade stamp set used to make a faux stepper baby card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

I coloured in 3 Basic Pearls using a Pool Party Blends Pen and added them to complete the card.

Such a pretty card to welcome a new member of the family.

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The Share It Sunday Blog Hop card features the Hues of Happiness dsp, Happiness Abounds stamp set and Blossoming Happiness Dies by Stampin' Up!

Happiness Fun Fold for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

Posted on May 29, 2022May 18, 2022 by Mo Rootes

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A beautiful fun fold card made using the Happiness Abounds stamp set, Blossomng Happiness Dies and Hues of Happiness dsp for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to the Share it Sunday Blog Hop where we are sharing a project we are working on and I have chosen to share the happiness fun fold card made for my lovely Mum’s birthday. This card was inspired by a card made by fellow demonstrator Terri Gaines

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate this card, you will need:

Melon Mambo card – 11” by 5½” – scored on the long-side at 1¾”, 3½”, 5¼” & 7”
Melon Mambo card – 5” by 3 ½” – score on the long-side at 2½”
Hues of Happiness dsp – 5⅜” by 3⅞”
Hues of Happiness dsp – 5⅜” by 1⅝” x 2
Basic White card – 4⅞” by 3⅜”

Using my Simply Scored Scoring Tool, I scored both Melon Mambo panels as stated in the measurements above.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A beautiful fun fold card made using the Happiness Abounds stamp set, Blossomng Happiness Dies and Hues of Happiness dsp for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

I glued the panels of the gorgeous, Hues of Happiness dsp to the larger Melon Mambo panel. The largest piece to the larger panel, then skip a panel and adhere one of the thinner dsp panels to the next panel. Then skip another panel before adhering the final piece of dsp to the final section of the Melon Mambo card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A beautiful fun fold card made using the Happiness Abounds stamp set, Blossomng Happiness Dies and Hues of Happiness dsp for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

The panel was then folded and burnished on the score lines. Beginning with the largest panel on your right, fold upwards to create a valley fold. The next fold is a mountain fold, followed by a valley fold and finally, a mountain fold. Burnish all the score lines with a Bone Folder.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A beautiful fun fold card made using the Happiness Abounds stamp set, Blossomng Happiness Dies and Hues of Happiness dsp for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

I die cut some of the pretty flowers and leaves from the Hues of Happiness dsp using the Blossoming Happiness Dies and my Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. The flowers were used to decorate the three Basic White panels.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A beautiful fun fold card made using the Happiness Abounds stamp set, Blossomng Happiness Dies and Hues of Happiness dsp for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped in Mossy Meadow ink onto one of the panels and a flower and leaf combo were added to the bottom of the panel with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. This panel was placed, using the same adhesive in the centre of the largest panel.

The two remaining Basic White panels were adhered to the smaller panel of Melon Mambo which was folded on the central score line.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A beautiful fun fold card made using the Happiness Abounds stamp set, Blossomng Happiness Dies and Hues of Happiness dsp for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

I applied Tear and Tape to the shorter sides of the smaller Melon Mambo piece, placed the piece over the Basic White panel on the back panel and adhered the front of the smaller Melon Mambo piece to the folded front panel. I repeat this step when adhering the back piece.

Glossy Dots were added to decorate the card.

I hope my Mum will like the card.

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