Patterned Leaves Birthday Card

Posted on October 5, 2024September 22, 2024 by Mo Rootes

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

Colours used in this card are:

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

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Cherry Cobbler Glimmer card – 5⅞” by 2⅜”
Basic White card – 5⅞” by 2¼”
Scrap Basic White

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

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Using the following Blends Pens, I coloured in the leaves – Wild Wheat, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler and Mossy Meadow. The stamped panel was glued to the Cherry Cobbler Glimmer layer and then added to the Thick Basic White card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Changing Leaves stamp set used to make a patterned leaves birthday card – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

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

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The sentiment, from the Simply Said stamp set was stamped onto the punched label in Cherry Cobbler ink. The label was then added to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Changing Leaves stamp set used to make a patterned leaves birthday card – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

A trio of Iridescent Adhesive-backed Discs completed the card.

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

Changing Leaves Anniversary card – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

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

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

Colours used in this card are:

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

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

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

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Changing Leaves stamp set used to a pretty Autumnal/fall themed anniversary card – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

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

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Changing Leaves stamp set used to a pretty Autumnal/fall themed anniversary card – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

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

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Changing Leaves stamp set used to a pretty Autumnal/fall themed anniversary card – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

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

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Changing Leaves stamp set used to a pretty Autumnal/fall themed anniversary card – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

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

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A pretty birthday card made using the Delicate Forest stamp set by Stampin' Up! - Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

Delicate Forest Retiform card – Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

Posted on August 6, 2024July 30, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop where we are sharing projects featuring either the retiform or collage techniques. I have used the pretty Delicate Forest stamp set to make my card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the delicate forest retiform card, you will need:

Coastal Cabana card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic Black card – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic White card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White and Basic Black card

Using Masking Paper, I masked off the upper left corner of the 5¼” by 3½” piece of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Delicate Forest stamp set used with the retiform technique to make a pretty birthday card – Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

I used Blending Brushes to add Boho Blue, Coastal Cabana and Highland Heather ink to the exposed area. With the masking paper still in place I stamped the image from the Delicate Details stamp set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. The masking paper was then removed.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Delicate Forest stamp set used with the retiform technique to make a pretty birthday card – Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

The pieces of masking paper were moved around the panel of Basic White card and the exposed areas were inked using the same three colours. The same image was stamped in each space.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Delicate Forest stamp set used with the retiform technique to make a pretty birthday card – Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

The stamped panel was glued to the Basic White layer and then to the Basic Black panel. A length of checked ribbon was wrapped around the whole piece and secured it in place with Sellotape on the back.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Delicate Forest stamp set used with the retiform technique to make a pretty birthday card – Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Simply Said stamp set was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto scrap Basic White card. It was punched out using the Hexagon Punch. I punched another label from scrap Basic Black card. I cut it in half and glued the two black pieces to the back of the Basic White label. The label was added to the card base on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Delicate Forest stamp set used with the retiform technique to make a pretty birthday card – Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

A ribbon bow and a trio of 2023 – 2025 In Color Dots finished the card.

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

Pearlized Layered Florals card

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

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

Colours in this project are:

Basic White

Gorgeous Grape

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A trio of Purple Shimmer Gems completed the card.

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The Masterfully Made dsp and the pretty Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder from Stampin' Up! used to make a pretty thank you card

Masterfully Made card – Stamping with Friends Blog Hop

Posted on March 2, 2024March 1, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop where we are creating projects based on a Tic, Tac, Toe board. I have chosen to use the line down the left hand side – Thank you, Embossing & DSP. I used the Masterfully Made designer series paper and the layered Florals 3D Embossing Powder to make my card.

Tic Tac Toe – 1

Colours used in this card:

Basic White

Fresh Freesia

Starry Sky

To recreate the Masterfully Made card, you will need:

Starry Sky card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Masterfully Made dsp – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White & Fresh Freesia

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder used with the Masterfully Made dsp to make a pretty thank you card

Using the Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder I ran the panel of dsp through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine using the Speciality Plate. I placed the embossed piece on my Glass Mat with the de-bossed side uppermost.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder used with the Masterfully Made dsp to make a pretty thank you card

The Starry Sky ink pad was then repeatedly rubbed over the dsp panel until the colour was dark enough and the Fresh Freesia dsp showed up nicely. The inked dsp panel was then glued to the 5⅜” by 3⅝” layer of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder used with the Masterfully Made dsp to make a pretty thank you card

A length of ribbon was then wrapped around the panel, secured with Tear & Tape and the whole piece was then glued to the Starry Sky card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder used with the Masterfully Made dsp to make a pretty thank you card

One of the pretty frames from the Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set was stamped onto scrap Fresh Freesia using Starry Sky ink. The frame was then punche out using the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch. The sentiment, from the Biggest Wish stamp set was stamped inside the frame using the same ink. I punched a white hexagon, cut it in half from side to side and glued it to the reverse of the sentiment with a little bit peeking out at the top and the bottom. The sentiment was mounted over the ribbon on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder used with the Masterfully Made dsp to make a pretty thank you card

A trio of Tinsel Gems as added to the sentiment label and a Glittered Organdy bow completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder used with the Masterfully Made dsp to make a pretty thank you card

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The Detailed Dogwood stamp set, a Sale-a-Bration choice from Stampin' Up! used to make a pretty collage style cardThe Detailed Dogwood stamp set, a Sale-a-Bration choice from Stampin' Up! used to make a pretty collage style card

Pink Dogwod collage style card

Posted on February 9, 2024February 1, 2024 by Mo Rootes

I have used the pretty Detailed Dogwood stamp set to make a pretty pink dogwood collage style floral card for friend.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the pink dogwood card, you will need:

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

On the 5¼” by 3½” panel of Basic White card, I randomly stamped the dogwood flower image in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I randomly added the cross-hatch strip using the same ink. The little medallion image was randomly stamped in the same black ink and finished with the leafy sprig image.

The Detailed Dogwood stamp set, a Sale-a-Bration choice from Stampin' Up! used to make a pretty collage style card

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Detailed Dogwood stamp set used to make a pretty collage style card

I added colour to the centre of each blossom using a Dark Bubble Bath Blends Pen. Blended in a little Light Bubble Bath ink taking card to leave some white space on each petal. A little Light Berry Burst was added to the points of the medallion and finally a little Light Lemon Lolly to the flower centres.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Detailed Dogwood stamp set used to make a pretty collage style card

Using a Blending Brush I added Berry Burst ink around the edges of the panel before gluing it to the Berry Burst panel.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Detailed Dogwood stamp set used to make a pretty collage style card

I wrapped a length of Bubble Bath Ribbon around the panel, securing it on the back with Tear & Tape and adhered the panel to the Basic Black layer. The whole piece was glued to the Bubble Bath card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Detailed Dogwood stamp set used to make a pretty collage style card

The sentiment, from the Heartfelt Hellos stamp set was stamped in Berry Burst ink onto scrap Basic White card. I punched the sentiment out using the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch. I also punched a hexagon from scrap Berry Burst card. I cut it in half and added it to the back of the stamped hexagon leaving a little Berry Burst showing top and bottom. The label was then mounted onto the card base on Dimensionals,

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A trio of Purple Shimmer Gems completed the card.

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A masculine birthday card made using the Trusty Tools stamp set by Stampin' Up! Crafty colour challenge Blog Hop

Trusty Tools card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Posted on December 25, 2023January 5, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop where we are sharing projects based on a colour challenge. The colours we were given screamed ‘MASCULINE’ to me so I used the new Trusty Tools stamp set which will be available in my online shop from the 4^th of January 2024.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the trusty tools card, you will need:

Shaded Spruce card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Night of Navy card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 3” by 3”
Night of Navy card – 3” by 3”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

I began by stamping the hammer, wrench and paint brush images from the Trusty Tools stamp set using Memento Tuxedo Back ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Trusty Tools stamp set used to make a masculine birthday card for the Crafty Challenge colour challenge Blog Hop

Using Crushed Curry, Shaded Spruce and Night of Navy ink, I stamped the infill handles of the hammer and the paintbrush.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Trusty Tools stamp set used to make a masculine birthday card for the Crafty Challenge colour challenge Blog Hop

Shaded Spruce and Night of Navy Blends Pens were used to add ‘paint’ to the paint brushes. The decorated panel was then glued to the Night of navy layer and then to the Shaded Spruce card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Trusty Tools stamp set used to make a masculine birthday card for the Crafty Challenge colour challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Throughout the Year stamp set, was stamped in Night of Navy ink onto the square of Basic White card. I then punched the sentiment out using the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch. I stamped the ‘nuts and bolts’ image in Crushed Curry ink above and below the sentiment.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Trusty Tools stamp set used to make a masculine birthday card for the Crafty Challenge colour challenge Blog Hop

I punched another hexagon from the Shaded Spruce square, cut it in half from side to side and added it to the back of the sentiment so that a little of the Shaded Spruce showed at the top and bottom.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Trusty Tools stamp set used to make a masculine birthday card for the Crafty Challenge colour challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment was added to the card front on Dimensionals and a trio of 2023 – 2025 In Color Dots completed the card.

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A pretty panelled Christmas card made using the Fragrant Forest background stamp by Stampin' Up!

A panelled Fragrant Forest card

Posted on December 12, 2023November 30, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Here is another pretty Christmas card made using the Fragrant Forest stamp set.

Colours in this card are:

Basic White

Shaded Spruce

Night of Navy

To recreate the panelled fragrant forest card, you will need:

Shaded Spruce card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Night of Navy card – 5⅝” by 3¾”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White and Night of Navy card

I stamped the Fragrant Forest background stamp in Shaded Spruce ink onto the 5” by 3½” panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The great Fragrant Forest background stamp used to make a pretty panelled Christmas card

Using a trimmer I cut the stamped layer into 1” panels. These were glued to the 5½” by 3⅝” panel of Basic White card leaving a small gap between each piece.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The great Fragrant Forest background stamp used to make a pretty panelled Christmas card

This panel was then glued to the Night of Navy layer and then glued to the Shaded Spruce card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The great Fragrant Forest background stamp used to make a pretty panelled Christmas card

A strip of Tear ‘N Tape was added to the card front and I looped some of the 2022 – 2024 In Color Twine and pressed the loops into the tape to secure it.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The great Fragrant Forest background stamp used to make a pretty panelled Christmas card

The sentiment, from the Celebrate With Tags stamp set was stamped in Night of Navy ink onto scrap Basic White card. I punched it out with the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch. I also punched another from the scrap Night of Navy card. I cut the Navy label in half and added it behind the white tag showing just a little colour top and bottom.