A card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Sketch Challenge Blog Hop using the Everyday Details stamp set and Country Woods dsp from Stampin' Up!

Everyday Details card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Posted on July 6, 2024June 10, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop where we are creating projects inspired by a sketch. I have chosen to use the Everyday Details stamp set to make my card. I adjusted the measurements of the sketch to accommodate our UK A4 cardstock.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the everyday details card, you will need:

Pool Party card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic Black card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Country Woods dsp – 5¼” by 3½”
2024 – 2026 In Color dsp – 4⅛” by 2¾”
Basic White card – 3” by 3”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White and Basic Black card

The piece of Country Woods dsp was glued to the Basic Black panel and then to the Pool Party card base. The piece of 2024 – 2026 In Color dsp wa inks then glued overtop.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Everyday Details stamp set and Country Woods dsp used to make a card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Sketch Challenge Blog Hop

The pretty teacup was stamped on the square of Basic White card in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. The image was die cut using the Stylish Shapes Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Everyday Details stamp set and Country Woods dsp used to make a card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Sketch Challenge Blog Hop

I coloured in the image using Pool Party, Petunia Pop and Granny Apple Green Blends Pens. The die cut circle was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Everyday Details stamp set and Country Woods dsp used to make a card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Sketch Challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped in Petunia Pop ink onto scrap Basic White card and die cut it using the Stylish Shapes dies. I also cut a banner from scrap Basic Black card and cut it down to 1”. I glued the 2 banners together and added them to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Everyday Details stamp set and Country Woods dsp used to make a card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Sketch Challenge Blog Hop

A trio of 2024 – 2026 In Color Shimmer Dots completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Everyday Details stamp set and Country Woods dsp used to make a card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Sketch Challenge Blog Hop

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Cards designed for my June 2024 Stamp-a-Stack using the versatile Attention Shoppers Bundle used with the 2024-2026 In Colors from Stampin' Up!

Attention Shoppers Stamp-a-Stack – Share It Sunday Blog Hop

Posted on June 30, 2024June 16, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and Welcome to the Share It Sunday Blog Hop where we are sharing a project we have been working on. I have chosen to share the cards I designed for my recent Stamp-a-Stack using the Attention Shoppers stamp set and co-ordinating dies.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The versatile Attention Shoppers Bundle used with the 2024-2026 In Colors to make cards for my June 2024 Stamp-a-Stack

In their kit each lady received the Attention Shoppers stamp set – some also choose to add the Dies – a pack of 2024- 2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers, a pack of 2024 – 2026 In Color Shimmer Gems, a ¼ pack of 2024-2026 In Color dsp, 20 Basic White Envelopes, 20 card bases and all the layers (embossed if necessary) and die cut labels need to make 20 cards – 2 each of 10 designs plus a little chocolate treat.

Colours used in these cards are:

Card 1

Peach Pie card bases – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” x 2
Stitched Square – 2⅜” by 2⅜” x 2 (Stylish Shapes Dies)
Banner die cut from 2024 – 2026 In Color dsp x 2
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

www.crafty-rootes.com – The versatile Attention Shoppers Bundle used with the 2024-2026 In Colors to make cards for my June 2024 Stamp-a-Stack

Card 2

Shy Shamrock card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” x 2
Basic Black 4½” by 3¼” x 2
Basic White 4⅜” by 3⅛” x 2
2024 – 2026 In Color dsp – 4⅛” by 1¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 for the inside
Scrap Basic White and In Color dsp

www.crafty-rootes.com – The versatile Attention Shoppers Bundle used with the 2024-2026 In Colors to make cards for my June 2024 Stamp-a-Stack

Card 3

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” x 2
In Color dsp – 6” by 1” x 2
Petunia Pop card – 6” by ¼” x 2
Basic White card – 5⅞” by 3¼” x 2 – embossed
Stitched Circle card approx. 3” by 3” x 2 (Stylish Shapes Dies)
Scrap Basic White and In Color dsp

www.crafty-rootes.com – The versatile Attention Shoppers Bundle used with the 2024-2026 In Colors to make cards for my June 2024 Stamp-a-Stack

Card 4

Pretty In Pink card bases – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” x 2
Pretty In Pink card – 5¼” by 3½” x 2 – Embossed
Die cut Basic White Banner x 2
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card
Basic Black card – 5⅜” by 3⅝” x 2

Card 5

Shy Shamrock card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” x 2
Basic Black card – 3⅞” by 2” x 2
Basic White card – 3¾” by 1⅞ x 2”
In Color dsp – 6” by ¾” x 2
In Color dsp – 6” by ½” x 2
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” for the inside x 2
Scrap Basic White card

www.crafty-rootes.com – The versatile Attention Shoppers Bundle used with the 2024-2026 In Colors to make cards for my June 2024 Stamp-a-Stack

Card 6

Petunia Pop card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” x 2
Basic White Stitched Square 2¾” by 2¾” x 2 – (Stylish Shapes Dies)
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

www.crafty-rootes.com – The versatile Attention Shoppers Bundle used with the 2024-2026 In Colors to make cards for my June 2024 Stamp-a-Stack

Card 7

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” x 2
Basic White Stitched Square 2¾” by 2¾” x 2 – (Stylish Shapes Dies)
In Color dsp – 6” by 1” x 2
Summer Splash card – 6” by ¼” x 2
Scrap Basic White, Peach Pie, Petunia Pop and Summer Splash card

www.crafty-rootes.com – The versatile Attention Shoppers Bundle used with the 2024-2026 In Colors to make cards for my June 2024 Stamp-a-Stack

Card 8

Petunia Pop card bases – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” x 2
In Color dsp – 6” by 1¼” x 2
In Color dsp – 6” by ⅝” x 2
Basic Black card – 3” by 3” x 2
Basic White Stitched Square 2¾” by 2¾” x 2 – (Stylish Shapes Dies)
Silver Foil – 4” by 3⅝”
Scrap Basic White and In Color dsp

www.crafty-rootes.com – The versatile Attention Shoppers Bundle used with the 2024-2026 In Colors to make cards for my June 2024 Stamp-a-Stack

Card 9

Summer Splash card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” x 2
Peach Pie card -5⅞” by 1½” – embossed x 2
Basic Black card – 5⅞” by ⅜”
Stitched Circle 3¼” by 3¼” x 2 – (Stylish Shapes Dies)
Silver Foil – 4” by 3⅝”
Scrap Basic White card
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside x 2

www.crafty-rootes.com – The versatile Attention Shoppers Bundle used with the 2024-2026 In Colors to make cards for my June 2024 Stamp-a-Stack

Card 10

Pretty In Pink card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” x 2
Basic Black card 4⅝” by 3⅛” x 2
Basic White card 4½” by 3” x 2
Scrap Basic White and In Color dsp
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside x 2

www.crafty-rootes.com – The versatile Attention Shoppers Bundle used with the 2024-2026 In Colors to make cards for my June 2024 Stamp-a-Stack

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A pretty spotlight butterfly sympathy card made using the Spotlight on Nature stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Spotlight Butterfly card

Posted on June 16, 2024June 2, 2024 by Mo Rootes

I have been playing with the Spotlight on Nature stamp set today and have made a pretty sympathy card featuring the butterfly.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the spotlight butterfly card, you will need:

Highland Heather card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Misty Moonlight card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

Using the Stylish Shapes Dies I die cut 2 circles from scrap Basic White card. I kept both negative pieces and the smaller die cut circle.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Spotlight on Nature stamp set used to make a pretty spotlight butterfly sympathy card

The smaller negative circle was placed onto the 5⅛” by 3⅜” piece of Basic White card and Azure Afternoon ink was then added using a Blending Brush. Leaving the circle mask in place I stamped the butterfly and the flower with Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Spotlight on Nature stamp set used to make a pretty spotlight butterfly sympathy card

I removed the smaller negative circle, covered the inked circle with the smaller die cut circle and then added the larger negative circle to form a frame. I used a Blending Brush to add Misty Moonlight ink to the frame before removing the mask.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Spotlight on Nature stamp set used to make a pretty spotlight butterfly sympathy card

The following Blends Pens were used to colour in the images – Azure Afternoon, Misty Moonlight, Highland Heather and Old Olive.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Spotlight on Nature stamp set used to make a pretty spotlight butterfly sympathy card

The sentiment, from the Something Fancy stamp set was stamped with Misty Moonlight ink and the decorated panel was then glued to the Misty Moonlight panel. A length of Azure Afternoon Ribbon was wrapped around the panel before it was added to the Highland Heather card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Spotlight on Nature stamp set used to make a pretty spotlight butterfly sympathy card

A trio of Purple Shimmer Gems finish the card.

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The Encircled In Nature stamp set from Stampin' Up! used to make shaker cards for the Christmas Stampathon

Encircled Shaker cards – Christmas Stampathon

Posted on May 25, 2024May 25, 2024 by Mo Rootes

On the 25^th of each month a new challenge is issued by the Christmas Stampathon team and this month we have to create multiple Christmas cards on the theme of ‘Make It Clear’. I made encircled shaker cards using Window sheet and the Encircle In Nature stamp set.

Colours used in these cards are:

Basic White

Balmy Blue

Garden Green

To recreate the encircled shaker card, you will need:

Garden Green card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Balmy Blue card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Window Sheet – 3¾” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Garden Green card

Using Whisper White ink, I stamped the 2 cloud images from the Under The Moon stamp set onto the upper half of the piece of Balmy Blue card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Here are the shaker cards I made using the Encircled In Nature stamp set for the Christmas Stampathon

A circle was die cut, using the Stylish Shapes Dies, in the upper half of the 5¼” by 3½” panel of Basic White card. I adhered the panel of Window Sheet to the back of the die cut circle, holding it in place with Mini Glue Dots.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Here are the shaker cards I made using the Encircled In Nature stamp set for the Christmas Stampathon

I tore a piece of copy paper to give a ragged edge and used it with a Blending Brush to apply Balmy Blue ink to the die cut panel to give the impression of banks of snow. I stamped the sentiment, from the retired Ringed With Nature stamp set, in Garden Green ink onto the inked card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Here are the shaker cards I made using the Encircled In Nature stamp set for the Christmas Stampathon

I applied Foam Adhesive Strips around the circular aperture, over the Window Sheet. I also added pieces of the Foam Adhesive strip to the bottom and sides of the panel.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Here are the shaker cards I made using the Encircled In Nature stamp set for the Christmas Stampathon

Placing the Balmy Blue panel on my desk, I added 2 or 3 pinches of white sequins, stars and snowflakes onto the stamped clouds. I removed the backing from the Adhesive Strips and placed the panel down onto the Balmy Blue panel, making sure that the sequins remained inside the circular area.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Here are the shaker cards I made using the Encircled In Nature stamp set for the Christmas Stampathon

From scrap Garden Green card, I die cut pine trees using the Encircled In Nature Dies. These were added to the card front, overlapping the clear circle. The whole panel was then adhered to the Garden Green card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Here are the shaker cards I made using the Encircled In Nature stamp set for the Christmas Stampathon

I hope you like them.

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Details of the products I used for this project can be found below.

Mo x

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The Fluffiest Friends stamp set from Stampin' Up! used to make a cat themed thank you card for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Fluffy Cat Thank You card

Posted on May 18, 2024May 7, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog hop where we are showcasing something we have been working on recently. I have used the new to me Fluffiest Friends stamp set to make a pretty thank you card for a cat loving friend.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the fluffy cat card, you will need:

Gray Granite card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – one for the inside
Perennial Lavender dsp – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 3½” by 3½”
Basic White card – 2” by ½”

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the Perennial Lavender dsp to one of the 5½” by 3¾” panels of Basic White card. The panel was then adhered to the Gray Granite card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A sweet cat themed thank you card made using the Fluffiest Friends stamp set for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

From the 3 ½” by 3 ½” piece of Basic White card I die cut a circle using the Stylish Shapes Dies. The cat and the flowers were stamped onto the die cut circle using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A sweet cat themed thank you card made using the Fluffiest Friends stamp set for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

I used the following Blends Pens to colour in the image – Petal Pink, Lemon Lolly, Soft Sea Foam, Gorgeous Grape, Smoky Slate & Gray Granite.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A sweet cat themed thank you card made using the Fluffiest Friends stamp set for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Using 2^nd generation Smoky Slate ink I stamped the clouds from the Under The Moon stamp set. The circle was then added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A sweet cat themed thank you card made using the Fluffiest Friends stamp set for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Latte Love stamp set was stamped on the small strip of Basic White card with Gorgeous Grape ink. It was added to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A sweet cat themed thank you card made using the Fluffiest Friends stamp set for the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

A trio of Purple Shimmer Gems completed the card.

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A special birthday card made using the beautiful Hot Air Balloon stamp set and co-ordinating dies from Stampin' Up!

Hot Air Birthday card

Posted on April 16, 2024April 12, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing a clean and simple card made for my niece’s birthday tomorrow. I have used the lovely Hot Air Balloon stamp set and co-ordinating Dies.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the hot air birthday card, you will need:

Lemon Lolly card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Misty Moonlight card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5 ¼” by 3 ½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White & Lemon Lolly card

From scrap Basic White card I die cut a circle using the Stylish Shapes Dies. Using the negative space as a mask, I inked the circle in with Misty Moonlight ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The beautiful Hot Air Balloon stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make a special birthday card

The large balloon from the Hot Air Balloon stamp set was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I made sure to overlap the inked circle.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The beautiful Hot Air Balloon stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make a special birthday card

I glued the decorated panel to the Misty Moonlight panel and glued the whole piece to the Lemon Lolly card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The beautiful Hot Air Balloon stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make a special birthday card

The sentiment was stamped in Misty Moonlight ink onto scrap Lemon Lolly card. It was die cut using the Hot Air Balloon Dies. I mounted it onto the balloon on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The beautiful Hot Air Balloon stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make a special birthday card

A scattering of Enamel Dots and Shiny Sequins completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The beautiful Hot Air Balloon stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make a special birthday card

I hope my niece likes her card.

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The Fern 3D Embossing Folder and Stargazing dspfrom Stampin' Up! used with Meadow ink to make a lovely card - Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Fern Card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Posted on April 6, 2024May 1, 2024 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 card using the Fern 3D Embossing Folder which is carrying over into the new annual catalogue.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the fern card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Mossy Meadow card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Stargazing dsp – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White

Using the Fern 3D Embossing Folder I embossed the piece if Stargazing dsp.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A gorgeous card made using the Fern 3D Embossing Folder and Stargazing dsp and some Mossy Meadow ink – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

The back edge of the Mossy Meadow ink pad to was then dragged, lightly, across the top of the embossed panel adding colour to the top of the fern leaves. I absolutely love the effect this gives.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A gorgeous card made using the Fern 3D Embossing Folder and Stargazing dsp and some Mossy Meadow ink – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

The embossed panel was then glued to the Mossy Meadow layer and a length of Parakeet Party Metallic Woven Ribbon was wrapped around before the whole piece was added to the Thick Basic White card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A gorgeous card made using the Fern 3D Embossing Folder and Stargazing dsp and some Mossy Meadow ink – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

I die cut 2 stitched squares from scrap Basic White card using the Stylish Shapes Dies. The larger square was tucked under the ribbon and adhered in place.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A gorgeous card made using the Fern 3D Embossing Folder and Stargazing dsp and some Mossy Meadow ink – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Simply Said stamp set was stamped onto the smaller stitched square using Mossy Meadow ink. The square was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A gorgeous card made using the Fern 3D Embossing Folder and Stargazing dsp and some Mossy Meadow ink – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

A scattering of Adhesive-backed Shiny Sequins and a bow finished the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A gorgeous card made using the Fern 3D Embossing Folder and Stargazing dsp and some Mossy Meadow ink – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

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The Love For You stamp set from Stampin' Up! used to make a boldly dramatic floral birthday card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Love For You card – Crafty-Challenge Blog Hop

Posted on March 25, 2024March 21, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop where we have a colour challenge to work with. I have used the Love For You stamp set which will be retiring at the end of April.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the Love For You card, you will need:

Flirty Flamingo card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – Rounded upper left corner
Garden Green card – 5⅜” by 3⅝” – Rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½” – Rounded upper left corner
Flirty Flaming card – 2¾” by 2¾”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – Rounded upper left corner – for the inside

I began by die cutting a circle from the square of Flirty Flamingo card using the Stylish Shapes Dies. I placed the die cut circle onto the 5¼” by 3½” piece of Basic White card, slightly overhanging the right edge. I drew around it with a pencil.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A boldly dramatic floral birthday card made using the Love For You stamp set for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The flowers and leaves from the Love For You stamp set were then stamped, overlapping the pencil circle. The detail of the largest flower was stamped with Berry Burst ink and the solid image adde in Calypso Coral ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A boldly dramatic floral birthday card made using the Love For You stamp set for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The smaller flower was stamped with Calypso Coral for the detail and stamped off Crushed Curry for the background. The leaves were stamped with Garden Green ink, the detail in full strength and the background in stamped of ink. The pencil circle was then rubbed out.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A boldly dramatic floral birthday card made using the Love For You stamp set for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

I glued the decorated panel to the Garden Green layer and wrapped a length of Garden Green Ribbon around the layer before adhering the whole piece to the Flirty Flamingo card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A boldly dramatic floral birthday card made using the Love For You stamp set for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Textured Floral stamp set, was stamped onto the die cut Flirty Flaming circle using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. A small piece was trimmed off the right side of the circle and the sentiment was mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

The Love For You stamp set by Stampin' Up! used to make a boldly dramatic floral birthday card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

www.crafty-rootes.com – A boldly dramatic floral birthday card made using the Love For You stamp set for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

A scattering of Adhesive-backed Shiny Sequins finished the card.

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A gorgeous Mother's Day card made using the stunning Easter Lilies stamp set and co-ordinating Dies from Stampin' Up!

Lilies for Mother’s Day

Posted on March 11, 2024March 6, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Today, I am sharing the card made for my mother for Mother’s Day. I used the lovely Easter Lilies stamp set to make my card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the lilies for Mother’s Day card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic Black card – 5⅜” by 3¾”
Lighter Than Air dsp – 5¼” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 3½” by 3½”
Scrap Basic White card

The panel of Lighter Than Air dsp was glued to the Basic Black panel and the whole piece was glued to the Thick Basic White card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The stunning Easter Lilies stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make a gorgeous Mother’s Day card

Using Memento Tuxedo Black ink, I stamped the large flower, the opening flower, the flower buds and both of leaves onto scrap Basic White card. I die cut them using the co-ordinating Easter Lilies Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The stunning Easter Lilies stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make a gorgeous Mother’s Day card

I used the following Blends Pens to colour in the flowers, buds and leaves – Lemon Lolly, Daffodil Delight, Soft Sea Foam and Old Olive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The stunning Easter Lilies stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make a gorgeous Mother’s Day card

A stitched circle was die cut from the square of Basic White card using the Stylish Shapes Dies. The sentiment, from the retired Tea Together stamp set, was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto the die cut circle.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The stunning Easter Lilies stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make a gorgeous Mother’s Day card

The flowers and leaves were then adhered to the die cut circle with the largest flower up on Dimensionals. The whole piece was then added to the card base using more Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The stunning Easter Lilies stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make a gorgeous Mother’s Day card

A scattering of Solid Faceted Gems completed the card.

Sadly, Mum is living with dementia and no longer knows us but I hope she will like here bright and cheerful card.

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Christmas cards and tags made for the Christmas Stampathon using the Encircled in Nature stamp set and dies from Stampin' Up!

Encircled Christmas card – Christmas Stampathon

Posted on March 8, 2024March 6, 2024 by Mo Rootes

It is Christmas Stampathon time again and the theme for February is cards and matching tags and as per the rules of the Stampathon we have to make multiples. I have used the gorgeous new stamp set called Encircled in Nature, available in my online shop.

Colours used in these cards and tags are:

To recreate the encircled Christmas card, you will need:

Balmy Blue card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Shaded Spruce card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Balmy Blue card – 3” by ½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Shaded Spruce card

I stamped the wreath image, from the Encircled in Nature stamp set in Pecan Pie ink onto the 5¼” by 3½” panel of basic white card.

Christmas cards made for the Christmas Stampathon using the Encircled in Nature stamp set and dies from Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Encircled in Nature stamp set and dies used to make Christmas cards for the Christmas Stampathon

Using a Stencil previously die cut using the largest of the circular Stylish Shapes Dies – the negative circle fits beautifully over the stamped wreath – I inked the background in the Balmy Blue ink using a Blending Brush.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Encircled in Nature stamp set and dies used to make Christmas cards for the Christmas Stampathon

The arc of pine trees were stamped in Shaded Spruce ink inside the stamped ring.

A piece of the gorgeous Copper Ribbon was wrapped around the panel and secured on the back with Sellotape. The decorated panel was then glued to the Shaded Spruce layer and then to the Balmy Blue card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Encircled in Nature stamp set and dies used to make Christmas cards for the Christmas Stampathon

The sentiment, from the Ringed with Nature stap set was stamped in Shaded Spruce ink onto the small piece of Balmy Blue card. I angle cut the ends and added the sentiment over the ribbon, securing it in place with Mini Glue Dots.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Encircled in Nature stamp set and dies used to make Christmas cards for the Christmas Stampathon

I die cut the larger solid tree and the bigger group of trees from scrap Shaded Spruce card. I added the large tree on Dimensionals to the card front. I then cut off the 3 smaller trees from the group and added the remaining 2 trees inside the circle with glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Encircled in Nature stamp set and dies used to make Christmas cards for the Christmas Stampathon

Inking only one of the group of stars and crescent moon with Misty Moonlight ink, randomly over the background. A trio of Solid Faceted Gems finished off the card.

To recreate the encircled Christmas tags, you will need:

Basic White card – 4” by 3”
Balmy Blue card – 4” by 3”

Using the large tag from the Merriest Trees Dies, I die cut a tags from both the the Basic White and Balmy Blue card pieces. I made 4 tags in total.

Christmas tags made for the Christmas Stampathon using the Encircled in Nature stamp set and dies from Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Encircled in Nature stamp set and dies used to make Christmas tags for the Christmas Stampathon

2 tags were placed side by side and the wreath stamped on both in Pecan Pie ink. I used a Blending Brush to add Balmy Blue ink inside the stamped wreath.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Encircled in Nature stamp set and dies used to make Christmas tags for the Christmas Stampathon

The trees were then added in Shaded Spruce and some of the cut off die cut trees added with glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Encircled in Nature stamp set and dies used to make Christmas tags for the Christmas Stampathon

The sentiment was stamped on the tag in Shaded Spruce ink.

The Balmy Blue label was the glued behind the stamped tag, slightly offset.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Encircled in Nature stamp set and dies used to make Christmas tags for the Christmas Stampathon

A length of Copper Ribbon was then fed through the hole at the top of the tag to finish the tags off.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Encircled in Nature stamp set and dies used to make Christmas cards and tags for the Christmas Stampathon

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