The Festive & Fun stamp set and the One Horse Open Sleigh dsp by Stampin' Up! used to make a trio of Christmas cards for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

Trio of Festive and Fun Cards for the Sharing Sunday Blog Hop

Posted on October 29, 2023October 15, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Share It Sunday Blog Hop where we are sharing projects we have been working on. I am sharing a trio of Christmas cards made using the Festive & Fun stamp set.

Colours used in the Festive & Fun cards are:

The Moose card

Crumb Cake card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Real Red card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
One Horse Open Sleigh dsp – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

The panel of designer series paper was glued to the Real Red layer. A length of Real Red ribbon was wrapped around the panel, secured on the back with Sellotape before the panel was adhered to the Crumb Cake card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A trio of quirky Christmas cards made using the adorable Festive & Fun stamp set and the One Horse Open Sleigh dsp for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

The moose was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto scrap Basic White card and die cut using the Scalloped Contours Dies.

I used the following Blends pens to colour in the image – Petal Pink, Real Red, Mossy Meadow, Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie, Copper Clay, Smoky Slate & Color Lifter. The decorated panel was then mounted on the card front on Dimensionals.

The panel of designer series paper was glued to the Real Red layer. A length of Real Red ribbon was wrapped around the panel, secured on the back with Sellotape before the panel was adhered to the Crumb Cake card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A trio of quirky Christmas cards made using the adorable Festive & Fun stamp set and the One Horse Open Sleigh dsp for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped in Mossy Meadow and Real Red ink, fussy cut with Scissors and added to the card.

A trio of Brushed Metallic Dots and a ribbon bow completed the card.

The Rhino card

Crumb Cake card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
One Horse Open Sleigh dsp – 5¼” by 3½”
More Dazzle dsp – 3 ½” by 1”
One Horse Open Sleigh dsp – 3½” by ¾”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

The rhino image was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto scrap Basic White card and die cut using the Scalloped Contours Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A trio of quirky Christmas cards made using the adorable Festive & Fun stamp set and the One Horse Open Sleigh dsp for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

The following Blends pens to colour in the image – Petal Pink, Real Red, Old Olive, Mossy Meadow, Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie, Copper Clay, Smoky Slate & Color Lifter. The decorated panel was then mounted on the card front on Dimensionals.

The strip of dsp was adhered to the centre of the More Dazzle strip and glued over the end of the scalloped rectangle. Linen Thread was wrapped around panel three times and secured on the back with Sellotape. The whole panel was added to the card base on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A trio of quirky Christmas cards made using the adorable Festive & Fun stamp set and the One Horse Open Sleigh dsp for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped in Mossy Meadow and Real Red ink, fussy cut with Scissors and added to the card.

A trio of Brushed Metallic Dots and a Linen Thread double bow completed the card.

The Giraffe card

Real Red card – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
One Horse Open Sleigh dsp – 5½” by 3¾”
More Dazzle dsp – 3¾” by 1”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

The panel of designer series paper was glued to the Real Red layer. The trip of More Dazzle paper was glued across the centre and a piece of Real Red ribbon wrapped around. The whole panel was then adhered to the card base.

The adorable giraffe image stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto scrap Basic White card and die cut using the Scalloped Contours Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A trio of quirky Christmas cards made using the adorable Festive & Fun stamp set and the One Horse Open Sleigh dsp for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

Blends pens were used to colour in the image – Real Red, Mossy Meadow, Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie, Copper Clay, Smoky Slate & Color Lifter. The decorated panel was then mounted on the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A trio of quirky Christmas cards made using the adorable Festive & Fun stamp set and the One Horse Open Sleigh dsp for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped in Mossy Meadow and Real Red ink, fussy cut with Scissors and added to the card.

A trio of Brushed Metallic Dots and a ribbon bow completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A trio of quirky Christmas cards made using the adorable Festive & Fun stamp set and the One Horse Open Sleigh dsp for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

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A card inspired by a picture/colour challenge for the Ink and Inspirations Blog Hop made using the Earthen Textures stamp set and Dies by Stampin' Up!

Earthen Textures card for the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop

Posted on October 26, 2023October 15, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop where we are sharing projects inspired by a photograph and/or colour challenge. I have chosen to make a nature themed card using the Earthen Textures stamp set and all six colours.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the earthen textures card, you will need:

Blackberry Bliss card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Gray Granite card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie and Mossy Meadow card

The tall pot was stamped in Starry Sky ink and the smaller pot in Blackberry Bliss ink. These were die cut using the Earthen Textures Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Earthen Textures stamp set and Dies used to make a card inspired by a picture/colour challenge for the Ink and Inspirations Blog Hop

From scrap Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie and Mossy Meadow I die cut a selection of pretty leaves.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Earthen Textures stamp set and Dies used to make a card inspired by a picture/colour challenge for the Ink and Inspirations Blog Hop

I placed all the die cut pieces onto the smaller Basic White panel and moved them around until I was happy with the arrangement. I moved the pots to one side and stamped the ‘ground’ image from the Trucking Along stamp set in Gray Granite ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Earthen Textures stamp set and Dies used to make a card inspired by a picture/colour challenge for the Ink and Inspirations Blog Hop

The twiggy sprig was then stamped and the 3 die cut leaves were then glued down in position.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Earthen Textures stamp set and Dies used to make a card inspired by a picture/colour challenge for the Ink and Inspirations Blog Hop

The pots were then added on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Earthen Textures stamp set and Dies used to make a card inspired by a picture/colour challenge for the Ink and Inspirations Blog Hop

A trio of Glossy Dots were added to complete the card.

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A monochromatic, split panel fronted sympathy card made for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop using the Color & Contour stamp set by Stampin' Up

Color & Contour Sympathy card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Posted on October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop where we are sharing projects featuring some or all of the following – Two step stamping, sympathy. Fun fold, trinket and black and white. I have used the Color & Contour stamp set to make my card.

Colours used in this card are:

Basic White

Basic Black

To recreate the Color & Contour sympathy card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 11¾” by 4⅛” – Cut the front at 4⅛”, then cut 1½” off the offcut. The rest is not needed
Basic Black card – 4” by 1⅜” x 2
Basic White card – 4¾” by 3¼” – die cut a Countryside Corner Label
Basic Black card – 4¼” by 2½” – die cut a Countryside Corner Label
Basic White card – 4” by 2¼” – die cut a Countryside Corner Label
Scrap Basic White

Using the Distressed Tile Embossing Folder, I embossed the 2 panels of Basic Black measuring 4” by 1⅜”. The were added to the 1½” flap of the card front and to the 1½” strip that I cut off

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Color & Contour stamp set used to make a monochromatic, split panel fronted sympathy card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

On the smallest die cut label stamp the sprig of flowers from the Color & Contour stamp set using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Color & Contour stamp set used to make a monochromatic, split panel fronted sympathy card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The infill image was then stamped over the outline in 2^nd generation Memento Tuxedo Black ink. The label was then glued to the Basic Black label and then to the larger Basic White label.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Color & Contour stamp set used to make a monochromatic, split panel fronted sympathy card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

I added glue to the top of the stamped piece and adhered it to the flap of the card front. I placed the other embossed strip along the bottom of the card base and glued the bottom of the label to it.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Color & Contour stamp set used to make a monochromatic, split panel fronted sympathy card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Sending Smiles stamp set was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto scrap Basic White card. I trimmed it down and added it to the label.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Color & Contour stamp set used to make a monochromatic, split panel fronted sympathy card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

On the inside I stamped the sentiment from the Something Fancy stamp set and added the smaller flower from the Color & Contour stamp set.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Color & Contour stamp set used to make a monochromatic, split panel fronted sympathy card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

A trio of Classic Matte Dots and a Black & White Gingham bow completed the card.

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An Autumnal card made for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop using the Rustic Crate stamp set and All About Autumn designer series paper by Stampin' Up!

An Autumnal Crate card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Posted on October 21, 2023October 21, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are sharing Autumn themed projects. I have used the Rustic Crate stamp set and Dies to make my card.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the Autumnal Crate card, you will need:

Pool Party card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
All About Autumn dsp – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, I glued the panel of All About Autumn dsp to the 5⅜” by 3⅝” panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Rustic Crate stamp set used with the All About Autumn designer series paper used to make an Autumnal card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

I wrapped a length of the gorgeous Copper Ribbon around the panel and secured it on the back with Sellotape. The panel was then glued to the Pool Party card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Rustic Crate stamp set used with the All About Autumn designer series paper used to make an Autumnal card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The cluster of pumpkins, corn and Autumn flowers were stamped onto scrap Basic White card in Early Espresso ink and die cut the image.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Rustic Crate stamp set used with the All About Autumn designer series paper used to make an Autumnal card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Using the following Blends Alcohol Pens I coloured in the die cut image – Pool Party, Pretty Peacock, Moody Mauve, Wild Wheat, Old Olive & Mossy Meadow.

I die cut both parts of the crate from scrap Basic White card and adhered it together using liquid glue. The die cut and then the Autumnal produce was tucked down into the crate. The crate was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Rustic Crate stamp set used with the All About Autumn designer series paper used to make an Autumnal card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Ringed With Nature stamp set was stamped in Pretty Peacock ink onto scrap Basic White card. I trimmed it down and added it to the crate. A ribbon bow and a trio of Brushed Metallic Dots completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Rustic Crate stamp set used with the All About Autumn designer series paper used to make an Autumnal card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

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A pretty Halloween card for the made for the Halloween Blog Hop using the Pick of the Patch stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Halloween Pumpkin card for the Halloween Blog Hop

Posted on October 18, 2023October 9, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Halloween Blog Hop where we are sharing….. you’ve guessed it…… Halloween projects. I have made my card using the Pick of the Patch stamp set.

The colours in this card are:

To recreate the Halloween pumpkins card, you will need:

Pool Party card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Basic Black card – 5⅛” by 3⅜” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼” – rounded upper left corner
All About Autumn dsp – 3¼” by ¾”
All About Autumn dsp – 3¼” by ¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside – rounded upper left corner
Scrap Basic White card

Using a Blending Brush I lightly added Crushed Curry ink to the 5” by 3¼” panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pick of the Patch stamp set used to make a pretty Halloween card for the Halloween Blog Hop

I used Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive to glue the strips of All About Autumn dsp to the bottom of the 5” by 3¼” panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pick of the Patch stamp set used to make a pretty Halloween card for the Halloween Blog Hop

The adorable crow was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. The panel was then glued to the Basic Black panel and then to the Pool Party card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pick of the Patch stamp set used to make a pretty Halloween card for the Halloween Blog Hop

On scrap Basic White card, I stamped the 2 larger pumpkins, one in Pool Party and the other in Crushed Curry ink. The gourd was stamped in Pumpkin Pie ink. I didn’t get the punch so I fussy cut all the images out.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pick of the Patch stamp set used to make a pretty Halloween card for the Halloween Blog Hop

Th gourd and smaller pumpkin was glued to the card front. The face was stamped onto the largest pumpkin which was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pick of the Patch stamp set used to make a pretty Halloween card for the Halloween Blog Hop

I stamped the sentiment in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and added a trio of Glossy Dots completed the card.

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A merry tree Christmas card made for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop using the Merriest Trees stamp set and Dies used with the Walk in the Forest dsp by Stampin' Up!

Merry Tree card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

Posted on October 14, 2023October 13, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop where we are sharing projects inspired by a sketch. I have used the Merriest Trees stamp set and Dies along with the Walk in the Forest dsp to make my card.

Colours in this project are:

To recreate the merriest trees card, you will need:

Old Olive card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Misty Moonlight card – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – one for the inside
Walk in the Forest dsp – 5 ¾” long – I cut 2 at ½” wide and 1 at ¼” wide
Basic White strip – ¼” wide
Scrap Basic White card & Distressed Gold

I used Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive to adhere the strips of designer series paper (dsp) to one of the 5½” by 3¾” panels of Basic White. The panel was then glued to the Misty Moonlight panel and then to the Old Olive card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Merriest Trees stamp set and Dies used with the Walk in the Forest dsp to make a merry card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

The Christmas Tree, from the Merriest Trees stamp set was stamped in 2^nd generation Old Olive ink onto scrap Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Merriest Trees stamp set and Dies used with the Walk in the Forest dsp to make a merry card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

Using full strength Old Olive ink I stamped the detail of the tree over the top of the previously stamped image. The tree was then die cut using the 2^nd largest tree die from the Merriest Trees Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Merriest Trees stamp set and Dies used with the Walk in the Forest dsp to make a merry card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

The tree was added to the card front on Dimensionals. A star, die cut from scrap Distressed Gold paper and added to the top of the tree.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Merriest Trees stamp set and Dies used with the Walk in the Forest dsp to make a merry card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped in Old Olive ink onto the thin strip of Basic White which I then cut down before adding it to the card front. A trio of Blooming Pearls completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Merriest Trees stamp set and Dies used with the Walk in the Forest dsp to make a merry card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

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Please hop along to see what my crafty friends have to share inspired by this sketch.

Angie McKenzie ● Leonie Stuart ● Aurélie Fabre

Karen Henderson ● Jan Musselman ● Shel Anderson

Judith Patterson ● Mo Rootes ● Teri West

Chris Smith ● Annette Ball ● Vickie Littlewood

Tricia Butts ● Danielle Kassing

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A card made using the Autumn Leaves dies and using scraps of the All About Autumn dsp by Stampin' Up! for the Stamp 'N Hop Blog Hop

Scrappy Leaf card for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

Posted on October 14, 2023October 13, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop where we are sharing projects made using scraps. I have made my card using the beautiful Autumn Dies and scraps of All About Autumn dsp.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the scrappy leaf card, you will need:

Moody Mauve card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
All About Autumn dsp – 5⅛” by 3⅜” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼”– rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 3¼” by 3¼” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”- for the inside – rounded upper left corner
All About Autumn dsp – strips ¼” and ⅜” inch wide and different lengths

I covered the square of Basic White card with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive and laid the strips of All About Autumn designer Series Paper (dsp) across the panel at a diagonal and making sure to butt the strips tightly up against each other.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The All About Autumn dsp and the Autumn Leaves dies used to make a card from scraps for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

The excess dsp was then trimmed off using Scissors.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The All About Autumn dsp and the Autumn Leaves dies used to make a card from scraps for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

The large maple leaf was cut from the centre of the striped panel using the large maple leaf die, from the Autumn Leaves die set.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The All About Autumn dsp and the Autumn Leaves dies used to make a card from scraps for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

From the leaf over scraps, I die cut 4 mores smaller leaves.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The All About Autumn dsp and the Autumn Leaves dies used to make a card from scraps for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

A length of the gorgeous Copper Ribbon was wrapped around the 5” by 3¼” panel of Basic White card and secured on the back with Tear ‘n Tape.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The All About Autumn dsp and the Autumn Leaves dies used to make a card from scraps for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

The large die cut leaf added over top of the ribbon on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The All About Autumn dsp and the Autumn Leaves dies used to make a card from scraps for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Throughout the Year stamp set, was stamped below the leaf in Pretty Peacock ink. The whole piece was added to the panel of All About Autumn dsp and glued to the front of the Moody Mauve card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The All About Autumn dsp and the Autumn Leaves dies used to make a card from scraps for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

A trio of 2023 – 2025 In Color Dots completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The All About Autumn dsp and the Autumn Leaves dies used to make a card from scraps for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

Please hop on to share other ideas for using up your scraps. Next up is the lovely Annette Elias.

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A pretty thinking of you card made for the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop using the gorgeous Seaside Bay stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Seaside Bay card for the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

Posted on October 12, 2023October 1, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop where we are sharing projects made using the theme ‘thoughts & prayers’. I have used the Seaside Bay stamp set and dies with the gorgeous Fresh As A Daisy dsp to make my card.

Colours in this project are:

To recreate the seaside bay card, you will need:

Azure Afternoon card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pecan Pie card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Fresh As A Daisy dsp – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White & Old Olive card

I cut out the piece of Fresh as a Daisy designer series paper from the large 12” by 12” sheet and trimmed it down to 5⅛” by 3⅜” by taking a bit off the top.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Seaside Bay stamp set used to make a pretty thinking of you card for the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

Using the Seaside Bay Dies, I die cut some grasses from scrap Old Olive card and added them to the dsp panel. The overhanging pieces were trimmed off with Scissors. The dsp layer was then glued to the Pecan Pie layer using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. The whole panel was then glued to the Azure Afternoon card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Seaside Bay stamp set used to make a pretty thinking of you card for the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

The large bird from the was stamped on scrap Basic White card with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I die cut it out using the Seaside Bay dies.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Seaside Bay stamp set used to make a pretty thinking of you card for the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

Using the following Blends Pens I coloured in the bird – Boho Blue, Wild Wheat & Pecan Pie. I also used Sponge Daubers to add Wild Wheat ink to the bottom of the bird and Boho Blue to the back of the bird. This helped it blend into the background mage. The bird was added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Seaside Bay stamp set used to make a pretty thinking of you card for the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the In The Moment stamp set was stamped in Pecan Pie ink onto scrap Basic White card. I trimmed the sentiment down and added it to the card front using the liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Seaside Bay stamp set used to make a pretty thinking of you card for the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

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$The pretty Fresh As A Daisy dsp by Stampin' Up! used to make a double fractured shutter card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop$

Daisy Double Fractured Shutter card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Posted on October 7, 2023September 30, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are sharing cards mad using the ‘fractured shutter technique’. I have used the gorgeous Fresh as a Daisy Designer Series paper to make my card.

Colours featuring in this card are:

To recreate the daisy shutter card, you will need:

Moody Mauve card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Fresh As A Daisy dsp – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 2⅛” by 2⅛”
Wild Wheat strips – ¼” wide
Basic White strips – ¼” wide
Scrap Fresh As A Daisy dsp
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

The sentiment, from the Throughout the Year stamp set was stamped in Moody Mauve ink onto the square of Basic White card.

$The pretty Fresh As A Daisy dsp by Stampin' Up! used to make a double fractured shutter card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop$

www.crafty-rootes.com – A double fractured shutter card made using the pretty Fresh As A Daisy dsp for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The panel of Fresh As A Daisy dsp was lined up with my grid paper to find the centre I added the sentiment square using the grid lines to ensure that it was in the centre and straight.

$The pretty Fresh As A Daisy dsp by Stampin' Up! used to make a double fractured shutter card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop$

www.crafty-rootes.com – A double fractured shutter card made using the pretty Fresh As A Daisy dsp for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Lining the end of a Wild Wheat ¼” strip with a corner of the sentiment square, I adhered it in place using the Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. The excess was the trimmed off. I repeated this step on all 4 side of the sentiment panel.

$The pretty Fresh As A Daisy dsp by Stampin' Up! used to make a double fractured shutter card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop$

www.crafty-rootes.com – A double fractured shutter card made using the pretty Fresh As A Daisy dsp for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

This step was repeated, adhering the ¼” Basic White strips

I added liquid glue to the triangular panels in the upper right and lower left corners and tucked in a scrap piece of co-ordinating dsp. The excess was then trimmed off.

$The pretty Fresh As A Daisy dsp by Stampin' Up! used to make a double fractured shutter card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop$

www.crafty-rootes.com – A double fractured shutter card made using the pretty Fresh As A Daisy dsp for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The panel was then glued to the 5⅜” by 3⅝” piece of Basic White card. The whole piece was then glued to the Moody Mauve card base.

$The pretty Fresh As A Daisy dsp by Stampin' Up! used to make a double fractured shutter card for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop$

www.crafty-rootes.com – A double fractured shutter card made using the pretty Fresh As A Daisy dsp for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

A trio of 2023 – 2025 In Color Dots completed the card.

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A pretty tiled card made for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop using the Hexagon Punch and Masterfully Made designer Series Paper by Stampin' Up!

Tiled Masterfully Made card for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

Posted on October 3, 2023September 28, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop where we are sharing projects made using punches. I have used the new Hexagon Punch to make a tiled card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the tiled card, you will need:

Fresh Freesia card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Berry Burst card – 4⅞” by 3⅞”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 4¼” – this was eventually cut down to 4¾” by 3¾”
Masterfully Made dsp – 5¼” by 4¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

Using the new Hexagon Punch, available for a short time in my Online Store, I carefully punched the hexagons from the panel of Masterfully Made dsp, taking care to keep them close together to preserve the pattern.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Hexagon Punch and Masterfully Made designer Series Paper used to make a pretty tiled card for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

The punched hexagons were then adhered to the 5¼” by 4¼” panel of Basic White, again taking care to leave a little space between each piece.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Hexagon Punch and Masterfully Made designer Series Paper used to make a pretty tiled card for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

The panel was then trimmed down, using a Paper Trimmer, to 4¾” by 3¾” and adhered to the Berry Burst layer.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Hexagon Punch and Masterfully Made designer Series Paper used to make a pretty tiled card for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

The whole panel was mounted onto the Fresh Freesia card base.

The sentiment was stamped in Berry Burst ink onto scrap Basic White card. I trimmed it down with Scissors.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Hexagon Punch and Masterfully Made designer Series Paper used to make a pretty tiled card for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

A strip of Tear ‘n Tape was added to the back of the sentiment and a piece of Azure Afternoon Ribbon was adhered along the bottom with the silver edging visible. I cut of the over hand and added it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Hexagon Punch and Masterfully Made designer Series Paper used to make a pretty tiled card for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

A trio of Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins completed the card.

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