A masculine birthday card made using a sketch for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop using the Forever Forest stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Forever Forest Birthday card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Posted on August 26, 2024August 15, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop where we are sharing projects inspired by a sketch. I have used the Forever Forest stamp set to make my birthday card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the forever forest birthday card, you will need:

Lost Lagoon card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Thoughtful Journey dsp – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Bright & Beautiful dsp – 4⅛” by 2”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

I adhered the panel of Thoughtful Journey dsp to the 5¼” by 3½” layer of Basic White card. The panel was then added to the Lost Lagoon card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Forever Forest stamp set used with a card sketch to make a masculine birthday card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The row of trees from the Forever Forest stamp set was stamped in Pretty Peacock ink onto the strip of Bright & Beautiful dsp.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Forever Forest stamp set used with a card sketch to make a masculine birthday card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

I used the ‘ground’ image from the Trucking Along stamp set to give the trees something to stand on. The stamped strip was then given banner ends using Scissors. The strip was then glued to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Forever Forest stamp set used with a card sketch to make a masculine birthday card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Something Fancy stamp set was stamped in Pretty Peacock ink onto scrap Basic White card. This was trimmed down with my Paper Trimmer and added to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Forever Forest stamp set used with a card sketch to make a masculine birthday card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

A trio of Transparent Adhesive-backed Gems completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Forever Forest stamp set used with a card sketch to make a masculine birthday card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

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A pretty birthday card made using the Layered Floral 3D Embossing Folder from Stampin' Up! and the reverse embossing technique

Berry Burst Layered Floral card

Posted on June 19, 2024June 2, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing a dramatic card showcasing the reverse embossing technique, made using the Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the berry burst layered florals card, you will need:

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

Using the Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder I embossed the 5¼” by 3¾” panel of Basic White card

www.crafty-rootes.com -The Layered Floral 3D Embossing Folder used with the reverse embossing technique to make a pretty birthday card

The embossed panel was then placed face down on my desk. I added colour to the petals of the larger flowers with Berry Burst ink using Sponge Daubers. The centres of the larger flowers were added with Blackberry Bliss ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The Layered Floral 3D Embossing Folder used with the reverse embossing technique to make a pretty birthday card

The smaller flowers were inked with Daffodil Delight ink and all the leaves were coloured with Granny Apple Green ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The Layered Floral 3D Embossing Folder used with the reverse embossing technique to make a pretty birthday card

I then repeatedly ran my Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad all over the reverse side of the embossed panel to build up the depth of colour. The dark ink really makes the bright colours pop out.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The Layered Floral 3D Embossing Folder used with the reverse embossing technique to make a pretty birthday card

The inked panel was glued onto the Basic White measuring 5⅜” by 3⅝” and a length of Sheer Silver Edged Ribbon wrapped around it. The whole piece was then glued to the Berry Burst card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The Layered Floral 3D Embossing Folder used with the reverse embossing technique to make a pretty birthday card

Using the Everyday Details dies I di cut a label from scrap Basic White card. The sentiment from the Cheerful Daisies stamp set was stamped on the label in Berry Burst ink. I added it over the ribbon using Dimensionals.

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A quirky fluffiest bunny Easter card made using the Fluffiest Friends and Lazy Days stamp sets from Stampin' Up!

Fluffiest Bunny card – Ink, Stamp, Share Blog Hop

Posted on March 16, 2024March 6, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink, Stamp, Share Blog Hop where we are sharing Spring or Easter themed projects. I have used the adorable Fluffiest Friends stamp set to make a sweet Easter card for my daughter and son in law.

Colours used to make this card are:

To recreate the fluffiest bunny card, you will need:

Crumb Cake card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5⅜” by 3⅝” – rounded upper left corner
Bright & Beautiful dsp – 5¼” by 3½” – rounded upper left corner
Petal Pink card – 3¼” by 2⅛”
Basic White card – 3¼” by 2⅛”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corner – for the inside

Using Lemon Lime Twist ink, I stamped the trio of flowers, from the Fluffiest Friends stamp set, along the bottom of the piece of Bright & Beautiful dsp. The clouds, from the Lazy Days stamp set were stamped using the same ink along the top. The dsp panel was then glued to the 5⅜” by 3⅝” piece of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Fluffiest Friends and Lazy Days stamp sets used to make a quirky fluffiest bunny Easter card

A length of Petal Pink ribbon was wrapped around the panel and adhered on the back with Tear & Tape. The whole piece was then glued to the Crumb Cake card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Fluffiest Friends and Lazy Days stamp sets used to make a quirky fluffiest bunny Easter card

The small panel of Petal Pink card was tucked under the ribbon and glued in place.

I die cut a label from the small Basic White card using the Something Fancy Dies. The sweet bunny was stamped onto the label in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and added a flower on either side with Limon Lime Twist ink. Clouds were added to the label with Balmy Blue ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Fluffiest Friends and Lazy Days stamp sets used to make a quirky fluffiest bunny Easter card

The bunny was coloured with the following Blends Pens – Petal Pink, Berry Burst, Lemon Lime Twist and Crumb Cake. The decorated label was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Fluffiest Friends and Lazy Days stamp sets used to make a quirky fluffiest bunny Easter card

The sentiment, from the Throughout the Year stap set was stamped in Granny Apple Green ink. A Petal Pink bow and a trio of Blooming Pearls finished the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Fluffiest Friends and Lazy Days stamp sets used to make a quirky fluffiest bunny Easter card

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3 cards designed for my February 2024 classes using the Trusty Tools stamp set, Trusty Tools die and the Trusty Toolbox dsp by Stampin' Up!

Trusty Tools Classes

Posted on February 18, 2024February 9, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Today, I am sharing the cards I designed for my February Trusty Tools classes. Each of the ladies coming to classes were given a 6” by 6” pack of the Trusty Toolbox dsp to use when making the projects. I love giving dsp samples to my class attendees, especially if we use some of the paper in classes. Many of the ladies only craft when they come to class so I like to give them new techniques and things to try.

Colours in these cards are:

Pop-Up Front Panel card

This card was inspired by Mel Brown of Inspired Crafts

Thick Basic White card base – 10½” by 4” – scored at 5¾”, 6¾”, 8¾” & 9¾”
Thick Basic White – 5¾” by 2⅝” – scored at 4” & 5”
Copper Clay – 4” by 2½”
Trusty Toolbox dsp – 3¾” by 3½”
Trusty Toolbox dsp – 3¾” by 1¾”
Basic White – 3¼” by ¾”
Scarp Basic White – 4⅛” by 2¾”

We each choose the dsp patterns we wanted to use and cut them down to size. They were glued to the larger panel of Thick Basic White card. We folded on the score lines and added Tear & Tape to the 1” tab, folding it over to form the bottom of the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Trusty Tools stamp set, Trusty Tools die and the Trusty Toolbox dsp used to make a 3 cards for my February 2024 classes

The pin board was die cut from the Copper Clay card and adhered to the smaller Thick Basic White card panel. We burnished the score lines and adhered the panel to the card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Trusty Tools stamp set, Trusty Tools die and the Trusty Toolbox dsp used to make a 3 cards for my February 2024 classes

The tools were stamped in Gray Granite ink and coloured with Lost Lagoon, Poppy Parade and Gray Granite. These were die cut using the Trusty Tools dies. They were added to the card front with liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Trusty Tools stamp set, Trusty Tools die and the Trusty Toolbox dsp used to make a 3 cards for my February 2024 classes

The sentiment was stamped in Copper Clay ink onto the thin piece of Basic White card. It was added to the top of the card.

Trio of Tools card

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Trusty Toolbox dsp – 3⅞” by 2¾”
Trusty Toolbox dsp – 2¾” by 1⅞” x 2
Basic White – 4” by 2½”

We chose 2 patterns of dsp and cut them to the required sizes and then glued them to the Thick Basic White card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Trusty Tools stamp set, Trusty Tools die and the Trusty Toolbox dsp used to make a 3 cards for my February 2024 classes

The sentiment, from the Heartfelt Hellos stamp set was stamped onto the panel of Basic White card in Poppy Parade ink. I die cut it using the Something Fancy Dies. The sentiment was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

We then die cut or fussy cut, according to preference, 3 of the tools from the sheets of dsp. These were added to the card front using a mixture of Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive and/or Dimensionals.

Hammer card

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Trusty Toolbox dsp – 5⅝” by 2⅛”
Trusty Toolbox dsp – 5⅝” by 1¾”
Basic White – 4” by 2½”

After choosing and cutting the 2 panels of dsp, we glued them to the Thick Basic White card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Trusty Tools stamp set, Trusty Tools die and the Trusty Toolbox dsp used to make a 3 cards for my February 2024 classes

As before, the sentiment was stamped in Poppy Parade ink and die cut using the same Something Fancy dies.

Using a combination of liquid glue and Dimensionals we added a hammer to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Trusty Tools stamp set, Trusty Tools die and the Trusty Toolbox dsp used to make a 3 cards for my February 2024 classes

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A masculine birthday card made using the Trusty Tools stamp set and Trusty Toolbox dsp by Stampin' Up!

Birthday card – Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Posted on February 17, 2024February 16, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are sharing birthday themed projects. I have used the Trusty Toolbox dsp to make a masculine birthday card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the birthday card, you will need:

Lost lagoon card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Trusty Toolbox dsp – 5⅞” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 5⅞” by ½” x 2
Basic White card – 3¼”by 2”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”
Scrap Trusty Toolbox dsp

The thin strips of Basic White card were glued ei ther side of the panel of Trusty Toolbox dsp. I glued the panel to the Lost Lagoon card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Trusty Tools stamp set and Trusty Toolbox dsp used to make a pretty masculine birthday card – Stamping with Friends Blog Hop

I die cut a label from the small piece of Basic White card using the Something Fancy Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Trusty Tools stamp set and Trusty Toolbox dsp used to make a pretty masculine birthday card – Stamping with Friends Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Artistically Inked stamp set was stamped on the label in Copper Clay ink. I masked off the HAPPY with a Post It Note, inked up the BIRTHDAY using Copper Clay ink. I removed the Post It note and stamped it onto the label. I repeated this step to stamp the BIRTHDAY.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Trusty Tools stamp set and Trusty Toolbox dsp used to make a pretty masculine birthday card – Stamping with Friends Blog Hop

The sentiment label was mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Trusty Tools stamp set and Trusty Toolbox dsp used to make a pretty masculine birthday card – Stamping with Friends Blog Hop

Using the Trusty Tools Dies, I die cut a paintbrush from the Trusty Toolbox dsp and added it to the card front using a combination of glue and Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Trusty Tools stamp set and Trusty Toolbox dsp used to make a pretty masculine birthday card – Stamping with Friends Blog Hop

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A striking masculine birthday card made using the Trusty Tools stamp set combined with the Trusty Toolbox designer Series Paper by Stampin' Up!

Multi Tools Birthday card

Posted on January 30, 2024January 21, 2024 by Mo Rootes

The Trusty Toolbox dsp was on my desk again today and I used it to make a male, tool themed birthday card.

Colours used in this card, are:

To recreate the multi tools birthday card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Trusty Toolbox dsp – 5⅞” by 1⅛”
Basic White card – 3 ½” by 2”
Scrap Trusty Toolbox dsp

The strips of Trusty Toolbox dsp were glued to the Thick Basic White card front leaving a space between each piece.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Trusty Tools stamp set combined with the Trusty Toolbox designer Series Paper to make a striking masculine birthday card

Using the Something Fancy Dies, I die cut a label from the small panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Trusty Tools stamp set combined with the Trusty Toolbox designer Series Paper to make a striking masculine birthday card

The sentiment, from the Artistically Inked stamp set was stamped on the label in Copper Clay ink. I placed the label onto the card front but didn’t stick it down.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Trusty Tools stamp set combined with the Trusty Toolbox designer Series Paper to make a striking masculine birthday card

From the scrap dsp I fussy cut some of the partial tools from around the edges of the paper. These were glued in place under the sentiment label.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Trusty Tools stamp set combined with the Trusty Toolbox designer Series Paper to make a striking masculine birthday card

The sentiment was then added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Trusty Tools stamp set combined with the Trusty Toolbox designer Series Paper to make a striking masculine birthday card

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Hammer themed masculine card

Posted on January 21, 2024January 11, 2024 by Mo Rootes

I have used the Trusty Tools stamp set and Something Fancy Dies to make a ‘hammer’ themed masculine card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the hammer card, you will need:

Smoky Slate card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Blueberry Bushel card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Fresh As A Daisy dsp – 5⅞” by 1½”
Blueberry Bushel card – 3½” by ⅜”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White

The strip of Fresh As A Daisy dsp was glued to the Smoky Slate card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A hammer themed masculine card made using the Trusty Tools stamp set and the Something Fancy Dies

The outline hammer image was stamped down the length of the 5¼” by 3½” piece of Basic White card. I changed the direction each time I stamped.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A hammer themed masculine card made using the Trusty Tools stamp set and the Something Fancy Dies

The handles were coloured using the infill stamp. I used Balmy Blue, Boho Blue, Lost Lagoon, Blueberry Bushel and Starry Sky ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A hammer themed masculine card made using the Trusty Tools stamp set and the Something Fancy Dies

The metal part of the hammers was coloured in using the Smoky Slate Blends Pens. The coloured panel was then glued to the Blueberry Bushel panel which was then added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A hammer themed masculine card made using the Trusty Tools stamp set and the Something Fancy Dies

The sentiment, from the Heartfelt Hellos stamp set was stamped on scrap Basic White card and die cut using the Something Fancy Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A hammer themed masculine card made using the Trusty Tools stamp set and the Something Fancy Dies

The ⅜” strip of Blueberry Bushel card was added to the card front and the label added over the top.

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A one sheet wonder made using the baby wipe technique and the Snow Crystal stamp by Stampin' Up! to make 6 cards for the Christmas Stampatho

Snow Crystal one sheet wonder for the Christmas Stampathon

Posted on July 2, 2023June 30, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing the cards I made for this months Christmas Stampathon where our theme is ‘Snow & Ice’. I decided to use the large Snow Crystal stamp to make a one sheet wonder using the baby white technique and icy colours.

Colours used to make these cards:

To recreate the snow crystal card, you will need:

6 Card bases – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – I chose Pool Party, Blueberry Bushel, Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather & Gorgeous Grape – Rounded upper right corner
6 matting layers – 5⅜” by 3⅝” – I chose Pool Party, Blueberry Bushel, Fresh Freesia & Gorgeous Grape – Rounded upper right corner
1½ A4 sheets of Basic White card – after stamping these were cut down to give 6 panels measuring 5¼” by 3½” and rounded the upper right corners
6 Basic White panels – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside – Rounded upper right corner

A one sheet wonder made using the baby wipe technique and the Snow Crystal stamp by Stampin' Up! to make 6 cards for the Christmas Stampathon

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Snow Crystal stamp used to make a one sheet wonder using the baby wipe technique for the Christmas Stampathon

I began by laying 3 damp baby wipes on a plate, one on top of the other. I then added spots of re-inker to fill the centre of the baby white layers to make a sort of ink pad. I used Pool Party, Blueberry Bushel, Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape & Parakeet Party.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Snow Crystal stamp used to make a one sheet wonder using the baby wipe technique for the Christmas Stampathon

The large snow crystal image was then inked up using the makeshift ink pad and stamped down the length of the 1½ A4 sheets of Basic White card. I twisted the image around so that the colour on the stamp was different each time. I then stamped again from side to side.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Snow Crystal stamp used to make a one sheet wonder using the baby wipe technique for the Christmas Stampathon

The stamped sheets were then cut down into 6 panels each measuring 5¼” by 3½”. I rounded the upper right corner of each panel having decided which were to be portrait and which landscape.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Snow Crystal stamp used to make a one sheet wonder using the baby wipe technique for the Christmas Stampathon

The stamped panels were then glued to the matting layers with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Snow Crystal stamp used to make a one sheet wonder using the baby wipe technique for the Christmas Stampathon

I wrapped a length of Glittered Organdy Ribbon around 5 of the cards – I ran out so used a piece of the silver trim ribbon instead – the ribbon was adhered on the back with Sellotape. The panels were then added to the card bases using the same liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Snow Crystal stamp used to make a one sheet wonder using the baby wipe technique for the Christmas Stampathon

I die cut 6 labels using the Something Fancy dies and stamped the sentiment from the Celebrate with Tags stamp set in either Blueberry Bushel or Gorgeous Grape ink onto the labels. These were then added to the card fronts on Dimensionals.