The Share It Sunday Blog Hop card features a pelican on a post and is made using the Waves of Inspiration stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Pelican on a Post for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

Posted on March 27, 2022March 16, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Share it Sunday Blog Hop where we are showcasing something we have been working on. I am sharing a pelican on a post card made using the gorgeous Waves of Inspiration stamp set.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the pelican on a post card, you will need:

Pacific Point card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Basic Gray card – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5⅜” by 3⅝” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corner
Scrap Basic White card

Using Pacific Point ink and a Blending Brush I added ink to the smaller Basic White panel. The inked panel was glued to the Basic Gray layer with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. I used the same glue to adhere it to the Pacific Point card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The waves of Inspiration stamp set used to make card featuring a pelican on a post for the Share it Sunday Blog Hop

The pelican on a post was stamped in Early Espresso ink onto a scrap of Basic White card. I die cut it out using the co-ordinating Wave dies.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The waves of Inspiration stamp set used to make card featuring a pelican on a post for the Share it Sunday Blog Hop

I coloured in the image using the following Blends Pens – Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight, Highland Heather, Smoky Slate, Crumb Cake & SU500.nIt was added to the inked panel on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The waves of Inspiration stamp set used to make card featuring a pelican on a post for the Share it Sunday Blog Hop

Using a blending Brush, I added Soft Suede and Early Espresso ink to a scrap of Basic White card. I used the Horizon Dies to cut out a strip of ‘ground’. I ran the strip through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine with the Tasteful Textiles Embossing Folder. I added it over the base of the posts on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The waves of Inspiration stamp set used to make card featuring a pelican on a post for the Share it Sunday Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped onto the card front in Pacific Point ink. The birds were stamped in Early Espresso ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The waves of Inspiration stamp set used to make card featuring a pelican on a post for the Share it Sunday Blog Hop

I added a trio of Holiday Rhinestones to finish the card.

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An embossed greenhouse image used for a floral card and made using the Garden Greenhouse stamp set by Stampin' Up! for the Stamping INKspirations Blog Hop

Flowering Greenhouse for the Stamping INKspirations Blog Hop

Posted on January 8, 2022January 7, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping INKspirations Blog Hop where we have a sketch challenge. Love a sketch challenge as they often push me out of my comfort zone. I have made a flowering greenhouse card which I hope you will like.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the flowering greenhouse card, you will need:

Balmy Blue card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 4” by 3”
Old Olive card – 4 ½” by 1” x 2
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

Using Balmy Blue ink, I stamped one of the leafy images down the right side of the Balmy Blue card base and set it to one side.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Garden Greenhouse stamp set used to make a pretty floral card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

I stamped the large leafy image in Old Olive ink onto the small panel od Basic White card and added one of the smaller leafy images to the right and left in Garden Green ink.

The flowers were added with Gorgeous Grape ink, Petal Pink ink and Magenta Madness ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Garden Greenhouse stamp set used to make a pretty floral card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Using Versamark ink, I stamped the greenhouse over the stamped panel, covered the ink with Silver Embossing Powder and heat set it using my Heat Tool. Balmy Blue ink was added to the background using a Blending Brush.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Garden Greenhouse stamp set used to make a pretty floral card for the Stamping INKspirations Blog Hop

Using one of the Basic Borders Dies and my Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine I die cut a stitched zigzag border from the 2 strips of Old Olive card and added them to the top and bottom of the inked panel using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. The panel was the added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Garden Greenhouse stamp set used to make a pretty floral card for the Stamping INKspirations Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped on scrap strips of Basic White card and trimmed them down and flagged the ends with Scissors. They were added to the card front with liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Garden Greenhouse stamp set used to make a pretty floral card for the Stamping INKspirations Blog Hop

Basic Rhinestones were added to the centre of the daisy type flower.

I hope you like my take on the sketch.

Please continue to hop on and see what my fellow demonstrators have to share with us today.

Angie McKenzie ● Susan Simpson ● Donna Lester

Karen Egan ● Terry Hamilton ● Cheryl Hamilton

Leonie Stuart ● Gez Carpenter ● Aurélie Fabre

Tricia Butts ● Susan Webster ● Jill Chapman

Sue Allen ● Jan Musselman ● Chris Smith

Jo Blackman ● Lorraine Tierney ● Marieke Bart

Elaine de Montmorency ● Sharon Hashimoto Burkert

Danielle Kassing ● Karen Henderson ● Kirsty Patrick

Mo Rootes ● Judith Patterson ● Teri West

Rochelle Laird-Smith ● Annette Ball

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Mo x

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The Flowering Rain Boots stamp set by Stampin' Up! used to make a card for the Crafty Challenge Sketch Blog Hop

Pot of Daisies for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Posted on December 29, 2021January 4, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop where we have a sketch challenge and I have chosen to make a pot of daisies card using the Flowering Rain Boots stamp set.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the pot of daisies card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛”
Friendly Hello dsp – 5⅞” by 2”
Mossy Meadow card – 5⅞” by ⅜”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 1¾”
Mossy Meadow card – 3¼” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 2¾” by 2¾”
Basic White card – ¼” strip

I adhered the piece of Friendly Hello dsp to the bottom of the Thick Basic White card front using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A beautiful watercoloured, sending hugs card made using the Batik Beauty stamp set Stampin’ Up! products

Next, I added Pale Papaya ink to the small panel of Basic White using a Blending Brush. I had tried a panel of Pale Papaya but the colour was too bright and I wanted something more muted. However, I felt the inked panel was to wishy-washy so I ended up stamping the group of daisies across the inked panel in 2^nd generation Pale Papaya ink. I liked this as it gave the subtle texture I was looking for. The panel was then adhered above the dsp panel leaving about ¼” between the two pieces. The strip of Mossy Meadow card was adhered down to cover the edges of both the dsp and the inked panel.

www,crafty-rootes.co.uk – A beautiful watercoloured, sending hugs card made using the Batik Beauty stamp set Stampin’ Up! products

The flowerpot from the Flowering Rain Boots stamp set was stamped on the square of Basic White card in Mossy Meadow ink and the group of daisies added in Basic Gray ink. I used the Pale Papaya Blends Markers to colour in the daisies and So Saffron for the flower centres.

www,crafty-rootes.co.uk – A beautiful watercoloured, sending hugs card made using the Batik Beauty stamp set Stampin’ Up! products

The coloured image was then die cut using the Layering Circle Dies and my Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and layered onto a larger scalloped circle cut in the same way with the same dies from the square of Mossy Meadow card. The circle was then added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www,crafty-rootes.co.uk – A beautiful watercoloured, sending hugs card made using the Batik Beauty stamp set Stampin’ Up! products

The sentiment came from the Kite Delight stamp set ad was stamped in Mossy Meadow ink onto the strip of Basic White card and trimmed down with scissors before being added to the card using liquid glue.

www,crafty-rootes.co.uk – A beautiful watercoloured, sending hugs card made using the Batik Beauty stamp set Stampin’ Up! products

To complete the card, I coloured 3 of the Classic Matte Dots using the dark Mossy Meadow Blends Marker and added then to the card front as per the sketch.

I hope you like the card.

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The Count on Me stamp set and Plenty of Patterns Masks by Stampin' Up! used to make an adorable thank you card

A Bear to Count On

Posted on November 23, 2021November 19, 2021 by Mo Rootes

I have been playing with the Plenty of Patterns set of masks today and made a cute bear to count on card.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the bear to count on card. You will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛”
Beauty of the Earth dsp – 5½” by 3¾”
Soft Sea Foam – 4½” by 3”
Basic White card – 4¾” by 3¼”
Crumb Cake card – 3” by 2”
½” strip of Gold Foil

I used Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive to glue the Beauty of the Earth dsp to the Thick Basic White card front.

Using the pretty stitched edged rectangle from the Nature’s Thoughts dies, I die cut the shape from the panel of Basic White.

www.crafty-rootes.com – An adorable bear to count on thank you card made using the Count on Me stamp set and the Plenty of Patterns Masks

I laid my chosen mask from the Plenty of Patterns set of masks onto the die cut piece. Using sponge daubers, I rubbed on Balmy Blue ink and Soft Sea Foam ink. I removed the mask and glued the inked panel to the Soft Sea Foam layer with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.com – An adorable bear to count on thank you card made using the Count on Me stamp set and the Plenty of Patterns Masks

I cut a couple of banners from the Gold Foil strip and glued them to the back of the inked piece. The whole panel was then added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – An adorable bear to count on thank you card made using the Count on Me stamp set and the Plenty of Patterns Masks

The bear from the Count on Me stamp set was stamped on Crumb Cake card and fussy cut out using my Scissors. I used the Crumb Cake Blends Markers to add some shading to the bear and inked around the bear using a Sponge Dauber and Crumb Cake ink and added the bear to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – An adorable bear to count on thank you card made using the Count on Me stamp set and the Plenty of Patterns Masks

The sentiment, from the Penguin Place stamp set was stamped in Early Espresso ink onto the strip of Basic White. The ends were flagged and the sentiment was added using liquid glue on the right and Dimensionals on the left. I added a scattering of Genial Gems to complete the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – An adorable bear to count on thank you card made using the Count on Me stamp set and the Plenty of Patterns Masks

I hope you like it.

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Mo x

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An embossed Christmas card and using the Adorning Designs Decorative Masks by Stampin' Up!

Adorning Designs for the Ink and Inspirations Blog Hop

Posted on October 28, 2021October 22, 2021 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink and Inspiration Blog Hop where we are showcasing tools. I have chosen to use the Adorning Designs Decorative Masks to make a pretty embossed and inked Christmas card.

Colours used in these projects are:

To recreate the Adorning Christmas card, you will need:

Highland Heather card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛”
Coastal Cabana card – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Basic White card – 6” by 6” which I later cut down to 5½” by 3¾”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” for the inside
Basic White card – 3” by 2”

I often forget about our masks but when I remember to use them, I love them. They are so versatile -did you know you can dry emboss using masks? This is only one of the cool techniques you can use masks for.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty Adorning Snowflake Christmas card made using the Adorning Designs Decorative Masks and Blending Brushes for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

I chose the snowflake mask for my project today and if we are talking about tools, as well as the Masks I am using our great Blending Brushes

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty Adorning Snowflake Christmas card made using the Adorning Designs Decorative Masks and Blending Brushes for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

Firstly, I chose the snowflake mask from the Adorning Designs Decorative Masks set. I knew I wanted to emboss my cardstock using the mask but wasn’t quite sure how to do it. After a bit of trial and error I found that the best combination was:

Stampin Cut & Emboss Machine
Base plate (1)
Clear acrylic plate (3)
Silicon Mat
Basic White card
Mask
Gray 3D Embossing Plate (4)

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty Adorning Snowflake Christmas card made using the Adorning Designs Decorative Masks and Blending Brushes for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

I kept the mask in place on top of the card stock, taped the mask down to some Grid Paper to hold it still and began to add colour using Blending Brushes.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty Adorning Snowflake Christmas card made using the Adorning Designs Decorative Masks and Blending Brushes for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

Beginning at the bottom I applied Pool Party ink – I think my Blending Brush wasn’t clean as it looks like Granny Apple Green!

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty Adorning Snowflake Christmas card made using the Adorning Designs Decorative Masks and Blending Brushes for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

Next, I added Coastal Cabana ink, followed by Fresh Freesia ink and finally Highland Heather ink. I removed the mask and cut the panel down to 5½” by 3¾” using my Paper Trimmer.

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the embossed panel to the Coastal Cabana card layer.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty Adorning Snowflake Christmas card made using the Adorning Designs Decorative Masks and Blending Brushes for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

I wrapped a length of Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon around the panel, securing it on the back with Sellotape and added the whole panel to the Highland Heather card base on Dimensionals.

The sentiment, from the Christmas to Remember stamp set was stamped on the small piece of Basic White card in Highland Heather ink. I used the Seasonal Labels dies to cut the sentiment out.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty Adorning Snowflake Christmas card made using the Adorning Designs Decorative Masks and Blending Brushes for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

I added the label to the card front, over the ribbon and secured it down with Mini Glue Dots.

To complete the card, I added a bow made from the same ribbon and a trio of Pastel Pearls.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty Adorning Snowflake Christmas card made using the Adorning Designs Decorative Masks and Blending Brushes for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

I made a second card in the same way but this time when the mask was removed, I added the left-over colour on the Blending Brushes to the background.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A pretty Adorning Snowflake Christmas card made using the Adorning Designs Decorative Masks and Blending Brushes for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

This panel was added to a Gorgeous Grape panel and then to a Thick Basic White card base.

Isn’t this a cool effect? Let me know which version you prefer.

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Mo x

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The Welcoming Woods stamp set and some ink blending used for a stunning anniversary card using Stampin' Up! products

A Woody Anniversary card

Posted on October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing the woody anniversary card I made for husband as it was our 37^th wedding anniversary earlier this week. I chose to use the Welcoming Woods stamp set.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the woody anniversary card, you will need:

Calypso Coral card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Early Espresso card – 5⅝” by 3⅞” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card– 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – rounded upper left corner – one for the inside
Scrap Basic White & Calypso Coral

I took one of the basic white panels, added a circle punched from a Post It Note using a 1” Circle Punch and added it to the top. Then added ink using Blending Brushes. I started with Pale Papaya, adding it about half way up from the bottom.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A gorgeous anniversary card made using the Welcoming Woods stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

I added Calypso Coral ink along the bottom third and Daffodil Delight ink in the centre.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A gorgeous anniversary card made using the Welcoming Woods stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

Starting from the top I brushed on Balmy Blue ink followed by Highland Heather ink and finished with Night of Navy which I added to the top of the panel. I also added some of the Night of Navy around all of the edges to add some depth.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A gorgeous anniversary card made using the Welcoming Woods stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

I removed the Post It Note to reveal the ‘moon’ and stamped the gorgeous tree trunks in Early Espresso ink. I added the shadows beneath the trees in 2^nd generation Early Espresso ink. The inked panel was adhered to the Early Espresso panel with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. I wrapped Linen thread around the panel three times before adding the panel to the Calypso Coral card base on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A gorgeous anniversary card made using the Welcoming Woods stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

The sentiment, from the Elegantly Said stamp set was stamped onto scrap Basic White card and punched it out using the Duo Oval Punch. I punched the scalloped oval using the same punch from scrap Calypso Coral card and added it to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A gorgeous anniversary card made using the Welcoming Woods stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

I added a trio of Gold Metallic Pearls to complete the card. I love it.

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Mo x

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Beautiful cards made for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop using the Summer Shadows Dies made for a team congratulations card

Summer Shadows for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

Posted on September 26, 2021September 25, 2021 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Share it Sunday Blog Hop where we are sharing something we have been working on recently. I am sharing a cards made using the gorgeous Summer Shadows dies which are available as a free choice with a £45 order in the Sale-a-Bration Brochure until the end of this month. These cards were inspired by projects made by a fellow demonstrator Tammy White and made to congratulate 2 of my team members on reaching sales targets..

Colours used in these projects are:

To recreate the Summer Shadows cards, you will need:

Basic White card 5⅞” by 4⅛” – this will eventually be used on the Blackberry Bliss card
Scrap of Basic White card – die cut the solid flower from the centre to act as a mask

Polished Pink card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” – Rounded lower left corner
Blackberry Bliss card – 5⅝” by 3⅞” – Rounded lower left corner
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”x 2 – one for the inside – Rounded lower left corner
Blackberry Bliss card – 3” by ⅞”
Blackberry Bliss Scrap for die cutting

Blackberry Bliss card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” – Rounded upper right corner
Polished Pink card – 5⅝” by 3⅞” – Rounded upper right corner
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” for the inside – Rounded upper right corner
Blackberry Bliss card – 3¼” by 1¼”
Blackberry Bliss Scrap for die cutting