A pretty floral card made using the Fragrant Layers stamp set and Copper Embossing Powder from Stampin' Up!

Fragrant Floral Card – Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

Posted on May 5, 2026May 5, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Technique Tuesday where we are sharing projects featuring heat embossing. I have made my card using the Fragrant Layers stamp set and some Copper Embossing Powder.

Colours used to make this card are:

I created the lovely fresh freesia card using the following supplies:

Garden Green card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Basic White – 5⅛” by 3⅝”
Fluid 100 – 5” by 3½”
Basic White – 3” by ¾”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” for the inside

I mounted the large outline, floral image onto the large Stamp Positioner Plate, inked it up with Versamark ink before stamping it a couple of times on the Fluid 100 card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Fragrant Layers stamp set and Copper Embossing Powder used to make a pretty floral card – Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

The panel was then covered with Copper Embossing Powder and set using my Heat Tool.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Fragrant Layers stamp set and Copper Embossing Powder used to make a pretty floral card – Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

I coloured the flowers using Poppy Parade ink and Water Painters. The flower centres were added with Daffodil Delight ink. The leaves were coloured with Garden Green and to small buds with Highland Heather ink. I set the panel aside to dry.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Fragrant Layers stamp set and Copper Embossing Powder used to make a pretty floral card – Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

When the panel was dry, I coloured the background in using Pool Party ink and set it aside to dry.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Fragrant Layers stamp set and Copper Embossing Powder used to make a pretty floral card – Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

When dry, I adhered the water coloured panel to the 5⅛” by 3⅝” piece of Basic White card and added it to the Garden Green card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Fragrant Layers stamp set and Copper Embossing Powder used to make a pretty floral card – Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

The sentiment, which I found in my stamped and not used pile was added to the card front.

A trio of Sparkle Dots finished the card.

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A floral birthday card made using the Lovely Arrangements stamp set and co-ordinating dies with the Painted Illusions dsp from Stampin' Up!

Lovely Fresh Freesia Flower Card

Posted on May 3, 2026April 21, 2026 by Mo Rootes

This sweet card was made using the Lovely Arrangements stamp set and co-ordinating Dies along with the Painted Illusions dsp.

Colours used in this card are:

I created the lovely fresh Freesia card using the following supplies:

Fresh Freesia card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Misty Moonlight – 5⅜” by 3¾”
Basic White – 5¼” by 3⅜”
Painted Illusions dsp – 5” by 1¾”
Painted Illusions dsp – 5” by 1”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” for the inside
Scrap Basic White

I glued the two panels of Painted Illusions dsp to the smaller piece of Basic White card then adhered the panel to the layer of Misty Moonlight card and then added it to the Fresh Freesia card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lovely Arrangements stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Painted Illusions dsp to make a floral birthday card

The large and small flowers were stamped on scrap Basic White card with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and die cut them using the co-ordinating Lovely Arrangements dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lovely Arrangements stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Painted Illusions dsp to make a floral birthday card

Colour was added to the flowers with Fresh Freesia Blends Pens.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lovely Arrangements stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Painted Illusions dsp to make a floral birthday card

The leafy spray was stamped with Lost Lagoon ink on scrap Basic White card and ide cut.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lovely Arrangements stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Painted Illusions dsp to make a floral birthday card

I arranged the leafy spray and small flower on the card front and added the large flower on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lovely Arrangements stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Painted Illusions dsp to make a floral birthday card

The sentiment was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on scrap Basic White, trimmed it out with Scissors and added it to the card front. A trio of Sunset Sparkle Sequins completed the card.

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A floral birthday card made using ghost technique and the Fragrant Layers stamp set with White Craft ink from Stampin' Up!

Ghosted Fragrant Flowers Card – Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Posted on May 2, 2026April 21, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are share projects using White Craft ink. I have used the ghosting technique with the Fragrant Layers stamp set to make my card.

Colours used to make this card are:

Basic White

Lost Lagoon

Pretty Peacock

I created the ghosted fragrant flowers card using the following supplies:

Pretty Peacock card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Basic White – 5” by 3⅜”
Lost Lagoon – 4⅞” by 3”
Basic White – 2¼” by ⅝”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” for the inside

I stamped the solid floral image, randomly all over the panel of Lost Lagoon card using White Craft Ink. I added the triple leaf image to fill in the gaps using the same ink and set the panel aside to dry.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Fragrant Layers stamp set used with the ghost technique and White Craft ink to make a floral birthday card

I inked the same images with Pretty Peacock ink and stamped over the dried white images, slightly offsetting each image. This gives the ‘ghost’ or ‘shadow’ impression.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Fragrant Layers stamp set used with the ghost technique and White Craft ink to make a floral birthday card

The stamped panel was then glued to the smaller Basic White panel and added to the Pretty Peacock card from on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Fragrant Layers stamp set used with the ghost technique and White Craft ink to make a floral birthday card

The sentiment was stamped on the smallest piece of Basic White card with Pretty Peacock ink before being added to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Fragrant Layers stamp set used with the ghost technique and White Craft ink to make a floral birthday card

A trio of Basic Rhinestones finished the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Fragrant Layers stamp set used with the ghost technique and White Craft ink to make a floral birthday card

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A dog themed birthday card made using the Cutest Crew stamp set and co-ordinating dies from Stampin' Up!

Cutest Crew Card

Posted on May 1, 2026May 5, 2026 by Mo Rootes

I have been playing with the Cutest Crew stamp set and dies and have made a birthday card featuring the row of dogs.

Colours used to make this card are:

I created the cutest crew card using the following supplies:

Poppy Parade card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Pecan Pie – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic Beige – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Pecan Pie – 4” by ¾”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” for the inside
Scrap Basic White

I placed the image of the row of dogs onto the small plate of the new Stamp Positioner, available in my online store from the 5^th May 2026. I then stamped the image down the Basic Beige layer using Basic Beige ink. The stamped layer was then adhered to the Pecan Pie panel and then to the Poppy Parade card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cutest Crew stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make do themed birthday card

The same image was then stamped on scrap Basic White card with Early Espresso ink and die cut using the Cutest Crew dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cutest Crew stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make dog themed birthday card

Using the following Blends Pens I coloured in the image – Light, Medium, Deep, Dark Crumb, Light Pecan. Dark Poppy & light Granny. The die cut piece was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cutest Crew stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make dog themed birthday card

From the strip of Pecan Pie card I die cut the row of paw prints and tucked it under the row of dogs having trimmed it down first.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cutest Crew stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make dog themed birthday card

The sentiment, from the Garden Gatherings stamp set was stamped in Poppy Parade ink onto scrap Basic White card. I trimmed it out and added it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cutest Crew stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make dog themed birthday card

A trio of Poppy Parade stars from my stash completed the card.

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Tree themed Christmas cards made using the Ornamental Christmas dies and Velvet Meadow designer series paper (dsp) from Stampin' Up!

Velvet Trees Card – Christmas Stampathon

Posted on April 29, 2026May 5, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Here are the cards I have made for the Christmas Stampathon where our theme is trees, trees, trees. I have made my cards using the Ornamental Christmas Dies and the Velvet Meadow designer series paper.

Colours used to make these cards are:

I created the Velvet Tree card using the following supplies:

Card bases – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side – I chose 2 Fresh Freesia and 2 Lost Lagoon
Pretty Peacock – 5⅛” by 3⅜” x 4
Basic White -5” by 3¼” x 4
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” x 4 for the inside
Velvet Meadow dsp

Using a Blending Brush I added Fresh Freesia ink to the centre of the 5” by 3¼” panels of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Ornamental Christmas dies and Velvet Meadow designer series paper (dsp) used to tree themed Christmas cards – Christmas Stampathon

The sentiment, from the Festive Friends stamp set, currently on the last chance list was stamped with Pretty Peacock ink below the inked area. The panel was then glued to the Pretty Peacock layer and then to the card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Ornamental Christmas dies and Velvet Meadow designer series paper (dsp) used to tree themed Christmas cards – Christmas Stampathon

I die cut the trees from Velvet Meadow designer series paper (dsp) using the Ornamental Christmas dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Ornamental Christmas dies and Velvet Meadow designer series paper (dsp) used to tree themed Christmas cards – Christmas Stampathon

I used a Blending Brush to add Lost Lagoon ink to the edges of the die cut trees to give a little definition. The trees were then mounted onto the inked panel on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Ornamental Christmas dies and Velvet Meadow designer series paper (dsp) used to tree themed Christmas cards – Christmas Stampathon

A trio of Purple Adhesive-backed Sequins completed the cards.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Ornamental Christmas dies and Velvet Meadow designer series paper (dsp) used to tree themed Christmas cards – Christmas Stampathon

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A floral thank you card made using the Flowers Fair stamp set and the Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder from Stampin' Up!

Floral Card

Posted on April 28, 2026May 9, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Here is a pretty card made using the gorgeous Artisan Sketched Garden designer series paper (dsp) and the Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder.

Colours used to make this card are:

I created the Floral card using the following supplies:

Flirty Flamingo card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Basic Black – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Hydrangea Hue- 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White – 5⅛” by 3½”
Basic White – 4½” by 2¼”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” for the inside

I used the Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder to emboss the 5⅛” by 3½” panel of Basic White card. I wrapped a piece of Black Baker’s Twine around the layer before adding it to the Hydrangea Hue panel, then the Basic Black panel. Finally, the whole piece was glued to the Flirty Flamingo card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Flowers Fair stamp set used with the Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder to make a floral thank you card

Using sharp scissors, I fussy cut the group of flowers from one of the sheets from the pack of Artisan Sketched Garden dsp.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Flowers Fair stamp set used with the Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder to make a floral thank you card

The larger flowers were coloured using the Flirty Flamingo Blends Pens and the smaller flowers with Hydrangea Hue Blends Pens, one of the new in colors which will be available in my online shop from the 5^th May.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Flowers Fair stamp set used with the Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder to make a floral thank you card

I coloured the leaves with Lost Lagoon Blends Pens.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Flowers Fair stamp set used with the Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder to make a floral thank you card

I cut a label from the 4½” by 2¼” piece of Basic White card using the Nested Essentials Dies. The sentiment, from the Lovely Arrangements stamp set was stamped on the label in Hydrangea Hue ink. The label was then added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Flowers Fair stamp set used with the Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder to make a floral thank you card

A trio of 2026 – 2028 In Color Dots and a Black Baker’s Twine bow completed the card.

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An overlay fun fold card made using the Flowers Fair stamp set used with Fragrant Layers stamp set - Stampin' Up!

Flowers Fair Overlay Card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Posted on April 27, 2026April 17, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop where we are working it a dice roll challenge. We are creating projects featuring – neutrals, a fancy fold, a punch or die cut, a trinket and the sentiment ‘for you’.

Colours used to make this card are:

I created the flowers fair overlay card using the following supplies:

Thick Basic White card base – 5⅞”” by 5⅛ scored on the short-side at 4⅛”
Thick Basic White – 4⅛ by 3⅛”
Basic White – 3¼” by 3”
Seasons of Elegance dsp – 5¾” by ¾”
Seasons of Elegance dsp – 4” by 1¼” x 2
Scrap Basic White

I glued the longer, thinner piece of Season of Elegance designer series paper to the top flap of the card base and the remaining two pieces either side of the inside of the card base and set it aside.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Flowers Fair stamp set used with Fragrant Layers stamp set to make an overlay fun fold card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

As the Flowers Fair stamp is large, I used a Stamp Positioner to stamp the image onto the 3¼” by 3” piece of Basic White card using Early Espresso ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Flowers Fair stamp set used with Fragrant Layers stamp set to make an overlay fun fold card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The image was coloured using the following Blends Pens – Gray Granite, Crumb Cake and Pecan Pie. The decorated panel was then glued to the bottom of the Thick Basic White panel measuring 4⅛ by 3⅛”. The top of the panel was then glued in the centre of the top flap on the back.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Flowers Fair stamp set used with Fragrant Layers stamp set to make an overlay fun fold card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped on scrap Basic White card with Early Espresso and die cut using the Stylish Shapes Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Flowers Fair stamp set used with Fragrant Layers stamp set to make an overlay fun fold card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

I found a pretty dragonfly charm in my stash and hung it from the back of the sentiment banner with Crumb Cake Baker’s Twine, securing it in position with Tear and Tape.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Flowers Fair stamp set used with Fragrant Layers stamp set to make an overlay fun fold card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

A twine bow and a trio of Iridescent Foil Gems finished the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Flowers Fair stamp set used with Fragrant Layers stamp set to make an overlay fun fold card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

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A floral birthday card made using the Flowers Fair stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Masked Floral Card – Share It Sunday Blog Hop

Posted on April 26, 2026May 5, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Share It Sunday Blog Hop where we are sharing something we have been working on recently. This floral card was made using the Flowers Fair stamp with masking and ink blending.

Colours used to make this card are:

I created the Masked Floral card using the following supplies:

Petunia Pop card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Secret Sea – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic White – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” for the inside

Using Masking Paper I masked off the top and bottom of the larger panel of Basic White card at a slant. The Masking Paper was left in position.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Flowers Fair stamp set used with masking technique to make a floral birthday card

With the large Flowers Fair stamp mounted on a Stamp Positioner, I stamped the large background stamp on the masked off piece of Basic White card using Secret Sea ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Flowers Fair stamp set used with masking technique to make a floral birthday card

I added Daffodil Delight ink with a Blending Brush to the left side of the masked image, Petunia Pop ink was added to the centre area and finally, Balmy Blue ink to the right-hand edge and the masking paper was then removed.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Flowers Fair stamp set used with masking technique to make a floral birthday card

I stamped the sentiment, from the Cutest Crew stamp set below the inked area with Secret Sea ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Flowers Fair stamp set used with masking technique to make a floral birthday card

A trio of Sparkle Dots Essentials completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Flowers Fair stamp set used with masking technique to make a floral birthday card

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A masculine birthday card made using the Relaxing Waterside stamp set and co-ordinating dies and the Nested Essentials dies from Stampin' Up!

Blue Garden Chair Card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Posted on April 25, 2026May 9, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop where we are showcasing something we have been playing with recently. The card I am sharing was made with the Relaxing Waterside stamp set and co-ordinating dies.

Colours used to make this card are:

I created the blue garden chair card using the following supplies:

I created the blue garden chair card using the following supplies:
Hydrangea Hue card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Mossy Meadow – 5 ¼” by 3⅜”
Basic White – 5⅛” by 3¼”
Hydrangea Hue – 3¼” by 4⅛”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” for the inside
Scrap Basic White

I began by stamping the ‘grasses’ along the bottom of the smaller panel of Basic White with Mossy Meadow ink. I only inked the bottom of the image. The full grasses were then stamped in three or four areas using the same colour ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Relaxing Waterside stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Nested Essentials dies to make a masculine birthday card

Using a Blending Brush I added Hydrangea Hue ink to the stamped panel before stamping the flying bird with Secret Sea ink. The panel was then glued to the Mossy Meadow layer.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Relaxing Waterside stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Nested Essentials dies to make a masculine birthday card

I stamped three flying birds in the upper left corner of the Hydrangea Hue card front with the same colour ink before adding the stamped panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Relaxing Waterside stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Nested Essentials dies to make a masculine birthday card

I die cut the pieces of the chair from the panel of Hydrangea Hue card and glued the back panel in place. The armrests were die cut from scrap Basic White card and glued in place. The chair was then mounted onto the card front with Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Relaxing Waterside stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Nested Essentials dies to make a masculine birthday card

I die cut a label from scrap Basic White card using the Nested Essentials dies and cut it in half. The sentiment was stamped on the remaining half with Hydrangea Hue and before being glued to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Relaxing Waterside stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Nested Essentials dies to make a masculine birthday card

A trio of Moody Palette Glossy Dots finished the card.

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A lovely note card made using the Lovely Arrangements stamp set and dies and the Mixed-Up Patterns dsp from Stampin' Up!

Pretty Flower Card

Posted on April 24, 2026April 17, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing a pretty flower themed card made using the Lovely Arrangements stamp set and co-ordinating dies and the Mixed-Up Patterns dsp.

Colours used in this card are:

I created the pretty flower card using the following supplies:

Pool Party card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Basic White – 5¼” by 3⅝”
Mixed-Up Patterns dsp – 5” by 3½” x 2
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” for the inside
Scrap Basic White

I placed the 2 pieces of Mixed-up Patterns dsp, one on top of the other onto the Paper Trimmer and cut across the diagonal. A piece of each patter was then glued to the 5¼” by 3⅝” piece of Basic White card leaving a small gap between the two. The whole piece was adhered to the Pool Party card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lovely Arrangements stamp set and dies used with the Mixed-Up Patterns dsp to make lovely note card

The sentiment was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto scrap Basic White card. I die cut it with the smallest label die from the Lovely Arrangements Dies. I adhered it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lovely Arrangements stamp set and dies used with the Mixed-Up Patterns dsp to make lovely note card

I stamped the flower with Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto scrap Basic White card and coloured in the image with Pool Party Blends Pens. The flower was added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lovely Arrangements stamp set and dies used with the Mixed-Up Patterns dsp to make lovely note card

The leaves were stamped with Old Olive ink onto scrap Basic White card and die cut and tucked under the flower.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lovely Arrangements stamp set and dies used with the Mixed-Up Patterns dsp to make lovely note card

A trio of Moody Palette Glossy Dots finished the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lovely Arrangements stamp set and dies used with the Mixed-Up Patterns dsp to make lovely note card

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