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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The Stars At Night stamp set and Dies and the Sending Cheer stamp set used to make a trio of tags for December classes

Stars At Night classes

Posted on December 15, 2023December 13, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Today, I am sharing the hanging ornament and trio of tags I designed for my December classes. I used the Stars At Night stamp set and dies to make the projects.

Colours used in the projects are:

Hanging Ornament

Gold Hoop – mine was about 4”
2 Circles of card stock or dsp which fit inside the gold hoop – I used the Shining Brightly dsp
Scrap Basic White card
Gold Ribbon

The ribbon was wrapped from the top to the bottom of the hoop, wrapped around and brought up to the top where it was wrapped around again and then tied in a double knot. The ends of the ribbon were then knotted to form a loop to hang the hoop.-

The Stars At Night stamp set and Dies and the Shining Brightly dsp by Stampin' Up!used to make a hanging ornament for December classes

www.crafty-rootes.com – A hanging ornament made using the Stars At Night stamp set and Dies and the Shining Brightly dsp for December classes

We slipped one die cut circle – I used the Stylish Circle dies to cut these from the Shining Brightly stamp set – behind the hoop and under the ribbon. The second circle was glued on top, sandwiching the ribbon in the middle.

We used the Stamparatus – any stamp positioner would work – to stamp 3 large stars which I had die cut using the Stars at Night Dies.

The stamped stars were then folded in half from top to bottom. We used the Simply Scored Scoring Tool to score the stars down the centre line to make the folding easier.

The 3 stars were then glued together, one in the middle and one half of the other 2 glued on either side of the middle star. The back of the multiple star piece was then glued to the middle of the dsp inside the hoop.

Star at Night Tags

3 Starry Sky tags – cut using the Merriest Trees Dies
3 Basic White tags – cut using the Merriest Trees Dies
Scrap Basic White and Gold Foil to die cut stars

Using a Blending Brush we added Starry Sky ink around the edges of 2 of the Starry Sky tags. The third tag was inked around the edges using another Blending Brush and Whisper White craft ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A trio of tags made using the Stars At Night stamp set and Dies and the Sending Cheer stamp set for December classes

When the first 2 tags were dry we added Whisper White ink to the centre of both tags.

When the tags were dry We stamped the rays of light image in the centre of 1 of the tags and a scattering of snowflakes around the edges of the other 2.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A trio of tags made using the Stars At Night stamp set and Dies and the Sending Cheer stamp set for December classes

From scrap Basic White and Gold Foil we die cut a selection of stars. The larger stars were glued to the inked tags and the smaller gold tags were added on top on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A trio of tags made using the Stars At Night stamp set and Dies and the Sending Cheer stamp set for December classes

The white tags were then stamped with ‘To and From’ from the Sending Cheer stamp set and adhered to the back of the Starry Sky tags, slightly offset.

We used Simply Elegant Trim to make the ties for the tags.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A trio of tags made using the Stars At Night stamp set and Dies and the Sending Cheer stamp set for December classes

We had great fun making these. I hope you like them.

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A trio of cards including a split front card fmade or my September classes using the Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch by Stampin' Up!

Trucking Along Classes

Posted on September 17, 2023September 12, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing the three cards made for my September classes using the Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Dies. I even managed to sneak in a Christmas card!

Colours in these cards are:

Split Panel Christmas card

Garden Green card base – 11¾” by 4⅛” – scored at 5⅞” & cut at 1½” & 4¼”
Garden Green 4⅛” by 1½” x 2
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Basic White – 4¾” by 3¼” – Die cut a label using the Countryside Corner Dies
Dry brushed metallic – 4¼” by 2½” – Die cut a label using the Countryside Corner Dies
Basic White – 3¾” by 2” – Die cut a label using the Countryside Corner Dies

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch used to make a trio of cards including a split front card for my September classes

Using one of the folders from the Basics 3D set of Embossing Folders we embossed one of the 1½” panels of Garden Green and the 1½” flap of the card base. The embossed green panel was then adhered to the second Garden Green strip to provide rigidity.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch used to make a trio of cards including a split front card for my September classes

On the smallest die cut label we stamped the ‘road image’ in Pebbled path ink

The outline tuck was then stamped in Pebbled Path and the infill colour added using Real Red ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch used to make a trio of cards including a split front card for my September classes

The tree was stamped in the back with Garden Green ink and the stamped label was then glued to the label die cut from the Dry Brushed Metallic Speciality dsp and then onto the larger die cut Basic White label.

The inside white panel was then glued to the inside of the Garden Green card base. The embossed Garden Green strip was placed along the right-hand side of the card base and the left-hand flap closed; into the space we stamped the sentiment from the Ringed With Nature stamp set.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch used to make a trio of cards including a split front card for my September classes

The label topper was the glued to the left-hand flap and then to the green strip to complete the card.

Red Truck Birthday card

Real Red card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pebbled Path – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White – 3¼” by 3¼” – Die cut a stitched circle using the Stylish Shapes dies
Basic White 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White & Garden Green

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch used to make a trio of cards including a split front card for my September classes

Run the 5¼” by 3½” panel of Basic White card through a cut & emboss machine with one of the folders from the Basics 3D Embossing Folders. The embossed panel was then glued to the Pebbled Path panel. A couple of strips of Tear ‘n Tape were added to the embossed pane and a loop of Real Red Ribbon added to the front.

Using Pebbled Path ink we stamped the ‘road’ and 3 – 5 times across the bottom of the die cut circle. Blending Brushes were used to add Pebbled Path ink along the bottom and Coastal Cabana ink to the remainder of the circle.

Using Pecan Pie ink we stamped the outline trees, adding the canopy with Garden Green ink.

The outline of the truck was stamped in Pebbled Path ink onto scrap Basic White card and the infill added with Real Red ink. The truck was punched out using the Truck Builder Punch and added over the ribbon on Dimensionals.

The sentiment, from the Something Fancy Stamp set was stamped in Pebbled Path ink onto scrap Basic White card which was then trimmed down and a strip of scrap Garden Green card added to the bottom. The whole piece was the glued to the card base.

Coastal Cabana Truck Birthday card

Coastal Cabana card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Pebbled Path – 5½” by 3¾”
Real Red – 2⅝” by 2⅝”
Basic White – 2½” by 2½”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Basic White – 2½” by ⅜”

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch used to make a trio of cards including a split front card for my September classes

The outline truck was stamped all over the Pebbled Path panel in Pebbled Path ink. The panel was then glued to the larger Basic White card and then to the Coastal Cabana card base.

The ‘road’ was stamped near the bottom of the Basic White square with Pebbled Path ink.

The outline car was stamped with Pebbled Path and the infill with Coastal Cabana ink.

The outline presents were added to the back of the truck in Pebbled Path ink and the present decoration in Real Red ink. The stamped piece was the glued to the Real Red square and then the square was added to the card front on Dimensionals.

The sentiment, from the Something Fancy Stamp set was stamped in Real Red ink onto scrap Basic White card which was then trimmed down and tucked under the raised panel to finish the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Trucking Along stamp set and Truck Builder Punch used to make a trio of cards including a split front card for my September classes

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Three cards, including a Bridge Fold card made for August 2023 classes using Earthen Textures stamp set and Earthen Textures dies by Stampin' Up!

Earthen Textures Class projects

Posted on August 11, 2023August 6, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing the cards I designed for my August classes using the stunning Earthen Textures stamp set and dies.

Colours used in these cards are:

Bridge card

Azure Afternoon card base – 8” by 4⅜” – scored at 1¼” & 2½” at each end
Azure Afternoon 4¼” by 2¾”
Basic White – 4¼” by 1⅛” x 2
Pecan Pie – 5½” by 1”
Basic White – 4 ¼” by 2¾”
Small pot die cut from scrap Parakeet Party
Sprigs die cut from Granny Apple Green, Pecan Pie
Palm leaf and pot handles die cut from Distressed Gold
Scrap Basic White

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Earthen Textures stamp set and Earthen Textures dies used for August 2023 classes

We ran the 4¼” by 2¾” panel of Azure Afternoon, the 2 pieces of 4¼” by 1⅛” Basic White card and the 5½” by 1” strip of Pecan Pie card through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine with the Painted Textures Embossing Folder. These were the blue and white pieces were then glued to the front of the card.

The Pecan Pie bridge was then adhered to the two front panels.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Earthen Textures stamp set and Earthen Textures dies used for August 2023 classes

The spray of twigs was stamped in Granny Apple Green ink onto the die cut small pot. We added Granny Apple Green ink around the edges with a Dauber. The pot handles were then glued to the to and the Pecan Pie sprigs glued behind. This was then added to the right side of the card front.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Earthen Textures stamp set and Earthen Textures dies used for August 2023 classes

The large and small pots were stamped in Azure Afternoon and Pecan Pie ink and die cut using the Earthen Textures dies. We added the distressed gold palm leaf and Granny Apple Green sprigs was glued to the back of the pots before they were added to the left side of the card front.

The sentiment was stamped in Azure Afternoon, trimmed down and added to the bridge. Some Pastel Sequins finished the card.

Group of Pots card

Pecan Pie card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Azure Afternoon – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White – 5¼” by 3½”
Azure Afternoon – 3⅝” by 1¼” – Embossed using the Quatrefoil Tile Embossing Folder
Basic White 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Earthen Textures stamp set and Earthen Textures dies used for August 2023 classes

The wooden floor image, from the Lazy days stamp set was stamped in 2^nd generation Pecan Pie ink along the bottom of the 5¼” by 3½” panel of Basic White card. The panel was then glued to the Azure Afternoon layer.

We glued the embossed panel to the right-hand side and wrapped the Wavy Trim around to cover the join. The panel was added to the Pecan Pie card front.

The sentiment from the Something Fancy stamp set was stamped in Pecan Pie ink. The large pot was then stamped using the same ink.

The small pot was stamped onto scrap Basic White card in Parakeet Party ink and the large pot was stamped in Azure Afternoon. Both the pots were trimmed out with scissors. The blue pot was then cut down. The larger piece mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals. The smaller pot was also mounted on Dimensionals and the smaller blue pot tucked in behind.

A trio of Solid Gems finished the card.

Two Pots card

Parakeet Party card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pecan Pie – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Basic White – 2½” by ⅜”

Three cards, including a Bridge Fold card made for August 2023 classes using Earthen Textures stamp set and Earthen Textures dies by Stampin' U

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Earthen Textures stamp set and Earthen Textures dies used for August 2023 classes

The wooden floor image was stamped in 2^nd generation Pecan Pie ink along the bottom of the 5¼” by 3½” panel of Basic White card.

The tall pot was stamped in Azure Afternoon ink and the shorter pot in Pecan Pie ink.

Using a Post It Note, we masked the top of the smaller pot and added the spray of grasses in Parakeet Party ink. The panel was then glued to the Pecan Pie layer and then to the Parakeet Party card front.

The sentiment was stamped in Azure Afternoon ink and a trio of Solid Gems completed the card.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Earthen Textures stamp set and Earthen Textures dies used for August 2023 classes

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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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A trio of fun birthday/celebration cards made for my June 2023 classes using the Beautiful Balloons stamp set and dies by Stampin' Up!

Beautiful Balloons Classes

Posted on June 16, 2023June 9, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing the cards I designed for my classes this month using the Beautiful Balloons stamp set and Beautiful Balloons Dies.

Colours used in these projects are:

Balloon Gate Fold Card

Bubble Bath card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 2 1/16” on either end
Orchid Oasis 5” & 3” x 2
Basic White – 4⅞” by 2⅞”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” – inside
Scrap Basic White & Lemon Lolly

Using the smaller balloon image, we stamped in Bubble Bath in in the upper left and lower right corners of the Bubble Bath card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Beautiful Balloons stamp set and dies used to make a trio of fun birthday/celebration cards for my June 2023 classes

We used the infill, starry balloon image to stamp a background in Orchid Oasis ink all over the smaller panel of Basic White card. This panel was then adhered to the Orchid Oasis layer.

A selection of balloons were stamped onto scrap Basic White card in in Bubble Bath, Lemon Lolly and Orchid Oasis inks. They were die cut using the Beautiful Balloons dies. We also die cut the ribbon streamer in Lemon Lolly ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Beautiful Balloons stamp set and dies used to make a trio of fun birthday/celebration cards for my June 2023 classes

We placed the balloons onto the stamped panel and stamped ‘strings’ under a couple of the balloons. The balloons were then added to the panel with liquid glue or Dimensionals.

The decorated panel was then added to the left side of the Bubble Bath card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Beautiful Balloons stamp set and dies used to make a trio of fun birthday/celebration cards for my June 2023 classes

The sentiment was stamped in Lemon Lolly ink onto Basic White card, trimmed down and added to the card front.

Balloon & Bunting Card

Orchid Oasis card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Bubble Bath – 4⅞” by 3”
Bubble Bath – 5” by 2⅞”
Basic White 5½” by 3¾”
Scrap Basic White & Lemon Lolly

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Beautiful Balloons stamp set and dies used to make a trio of fun birthday/celebration cards for my June 2023 classes

Using the long streamer image, we stamped down the length of the small panel of Basic White card using Bubble Bath, Lemon Lolly and Orchid Oasis inks.

The stamped panel was then glued to the Orchid Oasis layer and mounted onto the Orchid Oasis card base on Dimensionals.

The large balloon was stamped in Lemon Lolly ink onto scrap Basic White card.

Confetti was stamped onto the balloon in Orchid Oasis ink and the balloon was die cut out. It was added to the card front on Dimensionals. A White Baker’s Twine bow was added to the bottom of the balloon with a Mini Glue Dot.

The sentiment was stamped in Orchid Oasis ink onto scrap Lemon Lolly card. This was trimmed down and added to the card front.

Mini Balloons card

Lemon Lolly card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Orchid Oasis – 5⅞” by 2¾”
Basic White – 5⅞” by 2½”
Basic White – 4⅛” by 1”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾”

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Beautiful Balloons stamp set and dies used to make a trio of fun birthday/celebration cards for my June 2023 classes

The smallest balloon was stamped randomly onto the long thin panel of Basic White card in Bubble Bath ink.

We then stamped the image again in Lemon Lolly ink and finally in Orchid Oasis ink. We made sure to overlap some of the images. The stamped panel was then glued to the Orchid Oasis layer.

The panel was added to the card front on Dimensionals.

The sentiment was stamped in Orchid Oasis ink onto the strip of Basic White card. This was added to the card front with Dimensionals on either end.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Beautiful Balloons stamp set and dies used to make a trio of fun birthday/celebration cards for my June 2023 classes

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Hello Ladybird Classes

Posted on May 12, 2023May 8, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing the cards made for my May classes using the Hello Ladybug stamp set and co-ordinating Ladybug Builder Punch.

Colours used in these projects are:

Peek-A-Boo Ladybird card

Fresh Freesia card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White dsp – 8” by 5⅝” – scored at 3⅞” & 5⅞”
Basic White – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
2¼” Basic Black circle
2” Basic White circle
Scrap Basic White & Basic Black

Using Fresh Freesia ink, we stamped the trio of small flowers from the upper left to lower right corner of the 5⅝” by 3⅞” panel of Basic White card. The tiny trio of dots were then added in Sweet Sorbet ink. The piece was then glued to the Fresh Freesia card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Hello Ladybug stamp set and Ladybug Builder Punch used to make cards for my May 2023 Hello Ladybird classes

Using the 2¼” Circle Punch, pushed in as far as it would go from the top of the card front, we punched a circle.

The scorelines on the larger piece of Basic White card were folded and burnished and the largest panel was adhered to the inside of the Fresh Freesia card base.

Using Fresh Freesia ink, we stamped the trio of small flowers from the upper left to lower right corner of the 5⅝” by 3⅞” panel of Basic White card. The tiny trio of dots were then added in Sweet Sorbet ink. The piece was then glued to the Fresh Freesia card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Hello Ladybug stamp set and Ladybug Builder Punch used to make cards for my May 2023 Hello Ladybird classes

The ladybird wings were stamped in Sweet Sorbet ink onto scrap Basic White card and the black spots added in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. They were punched out using the Ladybug Builder, shaped using a Bone Folder and added, with a Mini Glue Dot to the ladybird body which had been punched from scrap Basic Black card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Hello Ladybug stamp set and Ladybug Builder Punch used to make cards for my May 2023 Hello Ladybird classes

The ladybird was added to the white circle with glue and the white circle added to the black circle with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Hello Ladybug stamp set and Ladybug Builder Punch used to make cards for my May 2023 Hello Ladybird classes

We closed the card, added adhesive to the right side of the black circle and added it into the punch hole, gluing it to the folded Basic White layer. A trio of Matte Black Dots completed the card

Ladybird and Yellow Daisies card

Sweet Sorbet card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic Black – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White – 5” by 3¼”
Basic White 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
2¼” Basic Black circle
2” Basic White circle
Scrap Basic White & Basic Black

We stamped all over the 5” by 3¼” panel of Basic white card using the daisy image and Daffodil Delight ink. The flower centres were then added with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. The whole panel was then embossed using the Timeworn Type Embossing Folder.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Hello Ladybug stamp set and Ladybug Builder Punch used to make cards for my May 2023 Hello Ladybird classes

The embossed piece was then glued to the Basic Black layer and a length of Black & White Gingham Ribbon wrapped around and adhered on the back with Sellotape. The whole panel was then mounted onto the Sweet Sorbet card base.

The ladybird wings were stamped in Sweet Sorbet ink onto scrap Basic White. They were punched out using the Ladybug Builder, shaped using a Bone Folder and added, with a Mini Glue Dot to the ladybird body which had been punched from scrap Basic Black card.

The ladybird was added to the white circle with glue and the white circle added to the black circle with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. A Black & White Gingham Ribbon completed the card.

Ladybird on a leafy background

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic Black – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Parakeet Party – 5” by 3¼”
Vellum – 4¾” by 3”
Basic White ¼” strip
Scrap Basic White & Basic Black

We randomly stamped the large leaf all over the Parakeet Party panel in Parakeet Party ink and adhered it to the Basic Black panel. This was then added with liquid glue to the Thick Basic Whit card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Hello Ladybug stamp set and Ladybug Builder Punch used to make cards for my May 2023 Hello Ladybird classes

The ladybird was then added to the piece of Vellum using Dimensionals. I added some glue to the piece of vellum behind the ladybird where it would be hidden. The Vellum was then added to the card front.

The sentiment was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto the ¼” strip of Basic White card, trimmed down with Scissors and added to the card front.

A trio of Matte Black Dots completed the card and I tucked a Mini Glue Dot under each dot to help secure the Vellum piece.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Hello Ladybug stamp set and Ladybug Builder Punch used to make cards for my May 2023 Hello Ladybird classes

I hope you like the cards

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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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Three projects made for my March 2023 Classes using the Share a Milkshake stamp set and co-ordinating Dies by Stampin' Up!

Share a Milkshake Class projects

Posted on March 17, 2023March 13, 2023 by Mo Rootes

We had great fun this week creating cards using the Share a Milkshake stamp set and the co-ordinating Dies. Ironically it was snowing when I held the first few classes and ice-creams were not high on our list of treats.

Colours used in these projects are:

Corner Tuck card

Fresh Freesia card base 6¼” by 5⅞”– scored at 4¼”
Dandy Designs dsp – 5¾” by 4⅛
Dandy Designs dsp – 5¾” by 2”
Calypso Coral – 3⅞” by 2½”
Petal Pink – 3¾” by 2⅜
Basic White – 4” by 2¾” – to die cut a deckled rectangle
Basic White – 3⅝”by 2⅜ – for the inside
Basic White strip – ½” wide
Dandy Designs dsp 2” by 2” cut in half on the diagonal
Scrap Basic White

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Share a Milkshake stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make 3 projects for March 2023 Classes

Glue the 2 panels of dsp to the Fresh Freesia card base and add the triangle of dsp to the upper right corner.

Stamp the solid glass onto deckled rectangle in 2^nd generation Fresh Freesia ink. The detailed image was added over top in full strength Fresh Freesia ink. The ice-cream scoop was stamped in Petal Pink ink onto scrap Basic White card and the straw in Sweet Sorbet ink, they were then die cut out and added at the top of the glass with Dimensionals.

The stamped panel was glued to the Petal Pink panel and then to the layer of Calypso Coral card and added with liquid glue to the smaller front panel of the card base.

The sentiment was stamped in Calypso Coral ink onto scrap card, trimmed down and added to the card front. We then added an extra white panel to the back piece where it would be hidden, this is where a message can be written.

Ice-cream Cone card

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Dany Designs dsp – 5⅞” by 1⅜”
Calypso Coral – 5⅞” by ½”
Crumb Cake – 4” by 3” – use to die cut the waffle cone.
Scrap Basic White, Fresh Freesia & Silver Foil

Three projects made for my March 2023 Classes using the Share a Milkshake stamp set and co-ordinating Dies by Stampin' U

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Share a Milkshake stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make 3 projects for March 2023 Classes

Glue the Calypso Coral strip to the right-hand side of the dsp panel and then glue to the Thick Basic White card base. Use a Blending Brush to add some Peta Pink ink to the right-hand side of the card front.

Fold up the waffle cone and tuck a piece of scrap Basic White card inside. Place the Fresh Freesia die cut ‘net’ to the back of the cone and add to the card front on Dimensionals.

The ice-cream scoops were stamped in Petal Pink, Calypso Coral and Fresh Freesia inks onto scrap Basic White card and die cut using the Share a Milkshake Dies. They were added above the cone on Dimensionals.

A die cut silver spoon was added to the ice-cream and a trio of hearts stamped in Calypso Coral ink. The sentiment was stamped in the same ink onto the card front.

Ice-cream Sundae card

Petal Pink card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” x 2
Dandy Designs dsp – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Fresh Freesia card – 3½” by ½”
Basic White – 3¾” by 1½”
Scrap Basic White, Fresh Freesia, Petal Pink & Silver Foil

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Share a Milkshake stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make 3 projects for March 2023 Classes

The panel of dsp was glued to one of the 5½” by 3¾” panels of Basic White. The piece was then glued to the Petal Pink card base,

A scalloped border was die cut from the Fresh Freesia card using the Penned Flowers Dies. It was added to the bottom of the 3¾” by 1½” piece of Basic White. This was then glued to the card front.

Die-cut the sundae glasses and ice-cream scoops from Fresh Freesia and Petal Pink card and add to the Basic White strip. The cherry was inked up in Sweet Sorbet ink and the stem coloured in using an Early Espresso Marker, it was then stamped onto white card and die-cut bore being added to the card front.

The sentiment was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto the scrap Basic White, trimmed out with scissors and added to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Share a Milkshake stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make 3 projects for March 2023 Classes

I hope you like the cards. We also used the Dandy Designs dsp in this class.

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3 cards made for my January 2023 classes using the Framed Florets stamp set and dies and the Dainty Flowers dsp by Stampin' Up!

Framed Florets Class Projects

Posted on January 17, 2023January 12, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing the cards I designed for my January classes using the Framed Florets Bundle and the Dainty Flowers dsp.

Colours used in these projects are:

Embossed Floral card

Fresh Freesia card base 8½” by 4¼”– scored at 4¼”
Dainty Flowers dsp – 3½” by 2½”
Basic White – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Rich Razzleberry 5” by 4”
Basic White oval die cut using the Framed Florets Dies
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Basic White – 3½ by 2¼”

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Framed Florets stamp set and dies and the Dainty Flowers dsp used to make 3 cards for my January 2023 classes

Emboss the 5⅜” by 3⅝” panel of Basic White using the Pretty Petals Embossing Folder. Use Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive glue the piece of Dainty Flowers dsp to the left side of the panel, leaving a tiny border around three side.

Wrap a length of ribbon around to disguise the join and secure on the back with Sellotape. Glue the whole piece to the Fresh Freesia card base. Stamp the sentiment in Rich Razzleberry ink onto the Basic White oval, over to the left side.

Stamp the spray of flowers in Basic Gray ink onto the 3½ by 2¼” panel of Basic White and die cut. Die cut the embossed frame from the panel of Rich Razzleberry card. Place the Rich Razzleberry frame face down and add the stamped white oval, face down inside the frame and add Dimensionals around the edge making sure to place them on the frame and the oval. Add the piece to the card front.

Using the following Blends Pens colour in the spray of flowers – Blackberry Bliss, Fresh Freesia, Daffodil Delight and Old Olive. Add the spray to the right side of the oval with glue.

Add a bow and a trio of Iridescent Rhinestones completed this card.

Famed Sentiment card

Blushing Bride card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – one for the inside
Dainty Flowers dsp – 5⅜” by 3⅝
Rich Razzleberry – 5 “ by 4”
Basic White – oval die cut using the Framed Florets Dies
Basic White – 3” by 2”
Scrap Old Olive

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Framed Florets stamp set and dies and the Dainty Flowers dsp used to make 3 cards for my January 2023 classes

Glue the panel of dsp to one of the 5½” by 3¾” panel of Basic White and then to the Blushing Bride card base.

Stamp the s individual flowers in Basic Gray ink onto the small piece of Basic White card and die cut them out. Also die cut the larger frame from Rich Razzleberry card and 2 leafy sprigs from the scrap Old Olive card.

Glue the Rich Razzleberry frame to the card front. Stamp the sentiment onto the die cut white oval and mount the oval inside the frame on Dimensionals.

Trim the bottom off each leafy sprig and glue to the bottom of the oval. Colour the flowers with the Blackberry Bliss Blends Pens and add over the leafy sprigs.

Decorate with a trio of Iridescent Rhinestones.

Punched Oval Card

Rich Razzleberry card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Blushing Bride – 5½” by 3¾”
Dainty Flowers dsp 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Rich Razzleberry card – we used one of the centre ovals from the previous cards.
Basic White – 2¼” by 1½”

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Framed Florets stamp set and dies and the Dainty Flowers dsp used to make 3 cards for my January 2023 classes

Glue the panel of dsp to the Blushing Bride layer. Wrap a length of Sweet Sorbet Woven Metallic Ribbon around the panel, secure on the back with Sellotape.

Glue the panel to the Rich Razzleberry card base.

Stamp the sentiment in Rich Razzleberry ink onto the smallest piece of Basic White card and punch out with the Double Oval Punch. Punch out a scalloped oval from one of the excess ovals from either of the previous cards and glue these together.

Add the sentiment to the card front on Dimensionals.

Complete the card with a ribbon bow and a trio of Iridescent Rhinestones.