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Begonia Belle Card

Posted on September 22, 2026September 12, 2026 by Mo Rootes

I made this pretty floral card using the begonia Belle stamp set and the Artisan Sketched Garden dsp.

Colours used to make this card are:

I created the begonia belle card using the following supplies:

Flirty Flamingo card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – one for the inside
Artisan Sketched Garden dsp – 5⅛” by 2½”
Basic White – 4” by 3”
Scrap Basic White

I glued the piece of Artisan Sketched Garden designer series paper (dsp) to one of the larger panels of Basic White card and glued the whole piece to the Flirty Flamingo card front.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product and featuring the Begonia Belle stamp set, Beautifully Created Dies and Artisan Sketched Garden designer series paper

From the 4” by 3” piece of Basic White card I die cut a label using the Beautifully Created Dies. I stamped the dotage image on the label with 3^rd generation Garden Green ink. Thie label was then glued to the card front.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product and featuring the Begonia Belle stamp set, Beautifully Created Dies and Artisan Sketched Garden designer series paper

On scrap Basic White card, I stamped the begonia flower, the detailed image with full strength Flirty Flamingo ink and the infill with 2^nd generation Flirty Flamingo ink. This was fussy cut and added to the card front on Dimensionals.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product and featuring the Begonia Belle stamp set, Beautifully Created Dies and Artisan Sketched Garden designer series paper

Two leaves were stamped, the detail with full strength Garden Green and the infill with 2^nd generation Garden Green ink. I fussy cut both and tucked them under the flower supported with Dimensionals.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product and featuring the Begonia Belle stamp set, Beautifully Created Dies and Artisan Sketched Garden designer series paper

Using a Dark Flirty Flamingo Blends Pen I coloured a trio of Antique Pearls and added them to the card with a Black Baker’s Twine bow to finish the card.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product and featuring the Begonia Belle stamp set, Beautifully Created Dies and Artisan Sketched Garden designer series paper

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Garden Gatherings Card

Posted on September 18, 2026September 10, 2026 by Mo Rootes

I love the Garden Gatherings stamp set and dies and I sorry that they will be leaving us soon. I have used them to make a pretty, feminine birthday card.

Colours used to make this card are:

I created the garden gatherings card using the following supplies:

Bubble Bath card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Melon Mambo – 3⅞” by 3⅛” – rounded upper right corner
Basic White – 3¾” by 3”- rounded upper right corner
Basic White, Daffodil Delight & Peaceful Pine strips – ¾” by ⅜
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White and Velvet Meadow dsp

I began by tamping the sentiment onto the smaller panel of Basic White card using Peaceful Pine ink. I stamped the words one at a time as I wanted them stacked rather than side by side. The stamped panel was then adhered to the Melon Mambo and then mounted onto to the Bubble Bath card front on Dimensionals.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Garden Gatherings stamp set and dies.

The group of stems were stamped, twice with Peaceful Pine ink onto scrap Basic White card. The flowers were added with Daffodil Delight ink before die cutting them out.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Garden Gatherings stamp set and dies.

From scrap Velvet Meadow designer series paper (dsp) I die cut the wide, squat vase. I glued the stems of the blossoms to the back of the vase and added the whole piece to the card front on Dimensionals.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Garden Gatherings stamp set and dies.

I flagged the ends of the three strips of card and tucked them up under the raised panel.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Garden Gatherings stamp set and dies.

A trio of 2025 – 2027 In Color finished the card.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Garden Gatherings stamp set and dies.

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Pretty Violets Card

Posted on September 15, 2026September 2, 2026 by Mo Rootes

This pretty card was made using the Framed Violets stamp set and the Country Woods designer series paper.

Colours used to make this card are:

I created the pretty violets card using the following supplies:

Fresh Freesia card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Basic White – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Country Woods dsp – 5½” by 3¾”
Highland Heather – 4⅝” by 3¼”
Basic White – 4½” by 3⅛”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” – one for the inside
Scrap Basic White

I wrapped at length of Fresh Freesia Satin Ribbon around the piece of Country Woods dsp before gluing the panel to the largest piece of Basic White card and then to the Fresh Freesia card front.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Framed Violets stamp set dies and the Country Woods designer series paper.

The scalloped oval, from the Framed Violets stamp set was stamped on the smallest piece of Basic White card with Misty Moonlight ink. This was layered onto the piece of Highland Heather card, and this was added to the card front on Mini Glue Dots.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Framed Violets stamp set dies and the Country Woods designer series paper.

I stamped the sentiment, from the All Aflutter stamp set at the bottom of the oval with Misty Moonlight ink.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Framed Violets stamp set dies and the Country Woods designer series paper.

The bunch of violets were stamped with Secret Sea ink onto scrap Basic White card. I coloured the image using the following Blends Pens – Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather and Soft Sea Foam. The image was then die cut and added to the card front on Dimensionals.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Framed Violets stamp set dies and the Country Woods designer series paper.

A trio of Sunset Sparkle Sequins finished the card. So pretty!

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Framed Violets stamp set dies and the Country Woods designer series paper.

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Rustic Nativity Card

Posted on September 13, 2026September 1, 2026 by Mo Rootes

This card is the result of my first play with the Rejoice stamp set. I was aiming for a rustic look and used the Country Woods dsp to provide the illusion of the stable.

Colours used to make this card are:

I created the rustic nativity card using the following supplies:

Hydrangea Hue card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” – one for the inside
Early Espresso – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Country Woods dsp – 5¼” by 3½”
Scrap Basic White

I stamped the Nativity scene in the centre of the Country Woods dsp using Secret Sea ink. The wooden stable was the added with Early Espresso ink.

A handmade Christmas card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Rejoice stamp set and the Country Woods designer series paper

I used Blends Pens to colour in part of the image. Mary’s robe was coloured with Light & Dark Balmy Blue, with a Light Pecan Pie band around the sleeve. Her hair was coloured with Golden Glow, Light & Dark and the skin with Light Petal Pink.

A handmade Christmas card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Rejoice stamp set and the Country Woods designer series paper

For Joseph I used Light & Dark Pecan Pie for the robe with Light & Dark Hydrangea Hue for the trim. Ivory for the headdress and Light Petal Pink for the skin.

A handmade Christmas card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Rejoice stamp set and the Country Woods designer series paper

Jesus was wrapped in a Dark Hydrangea Hue blanket, and skin was coloured with Light Petal Pink.

A handmade Christmas card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Rejoice stamp set and the Country Woods designer series paper

A piece of Linen Thread was wrapped around one of the Basic White layers before it was glued to the Hydrangea Hue card front. The stamped panel was then glued to the piece of Early Espresso card which was added to the card front on Dimensionals.

A handmade Christmas card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Rejoice stamp set and the Country Woods designer series paper

The sentiment, from my stash was stamped on scrap Basic White card with Early Espresso ink and trimmed down, cut down and added to the card.

A Linen Thread bow and a trio of Antique Pearls were added to finish the card.

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Pumpkins Anniversary Card – Stamping With Friends

Posted on September 9, 2026August 31, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are sharing projects using a product of the month. I have chosen to use the gorgeous Glow of Harvest dsp to make my card.

Colours used in making this card:

I created the pumpkin anniversary card using the following supplies:

Cloud Cover card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Cloud Cover – 5¾” by 4”
Timid Tiger – 4¾” by 3½”
Basic White – 4½” by 3¼”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Glow of Harvest dsp & Old Olive

I used the Fern & Flora 3D Embossing Folder to emboss the large panel of Cloud Cover card and adhered it to the Cloud Cover card front.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Sunset Coast stamp set, Flowering Meadow and Everyday Arches Dies – Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

I die cut two arches from the panels of Basic White and Timid Tiger card. The sentiment, from the Sunset Coast stamp set was stamped on the white arch with Old Olive ink. I masked off the words one and a time and stamped the other. The arches were then glued together.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Sunset Coast stamp set, Flowering Meadow and Everyday Arches Dies – Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

From the Glow of Harvest designer series paper (dsp) I fussy cut three pumpkins. Using Blends Pens I added colour to each pumpkin, Cloud Cover for the smallest, Golden Glow and Timid Tiger for the two larger pumpkins. I added Crumb Cake to the pumpkin stalks with Blends Pens.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Sunset Coast stamp set, Flowering Meadow and Everyday Arches Dies – Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The pumpkins were then added to the arched panel, the larger two on Dimensionals. I tucked some leaves, die cut from scrap Old Olive card using the Flowering Meadow dies, around the pumpkins.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Sunset Coast stamp set, Flowering Meadow and Everyday Arches Dies – Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

I added a couple of die cut leafy sprigs behind the arches and used the Golden Glow Shimmer Pen to add some more colour to the Golden Glow pumpkin.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Sunset Coast stamp set, Flowering Meadow and Everyday Arches Dies – Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

A trio of 2026 – 2028 In Color Dots finished the card.

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Christmas Deer Card – Christmas Stampathon

Posted on September 4, 2026August 30, 2026 by Mo Rootes

I made these pretty Christmas cards for the metallic themed Christmas Stampathon using lots of retired products including the Most Wonderful Time dsp and the Itty Bitty Christmas stamp set.

Colours used in these cards are:

I created the Christmas Deer card using the following supplies:

Smoky Slate and Old Olive card bases – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side – 2 of each
Smoky Slate and Old Olive Mats – 5⅜” by 3⅛” – 2 of each
Most Wonderful Time dsp – 5¼” by 3” x 4
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” for the inside x 4
Scrap Smoky Slate, Old Olive & Gold Foil

I adhered the panels of Most Wonderful Time dsp to the Smoky Slate and Old Olive Mats and wrapped a length of Old Olive Twine (retired) around each panel before gluing the panels to the card bases. I then glued the panels to the card fronts.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Most Wonderful Time Medley and the Itty Bitty Christmas stamp set.

From scrap Smoky Slate and Old Olive card I punch four circles using the 2 ¼” Circle Punch, two of each colour.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Most Wonderful Time Medley and the Itty Bitty Christmas stamp set.

The sentiment from the Itty Bitty Christmas stamps et was stamped at the bottom of each punched circle in Secret Sea ink. These circles were then added to Gold Foil circles punced from scrap card using the 2½” Circle Punch.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Most Wonderful Time Medley and the Itty Bitty Christmas stamp set.

I chose 4 deer from the Most Wonderful Time sticker sheets and adhered one to each of the circles before adding the circles to the card fronts on Dimensionals.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Most Wonderful Time Medley and the Itty Bitty Christmas stamp set

A twine bow and a trio of Gold Adhesive-backed Dots finished each card.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Most Wonderful Time Medley and the Itty Bitty Christmas stamp set

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Sweet Flowers Card – Share It Sunday Blog Hop

Posted on August 30, 2026August 16, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Share It Sunday Blog Hop where we are sharing a recent creation. I have used the Flowers Fair stamp set to make my thank you card.

Colours used to make this card are:

I created the sweet flowers card using the following supplies:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Mixed-up Patterns dsp – 5⅞” by 4⅛”
Basic White – 5⅞” by 2⅛”
Berry Burst– 5⅞” by ⅜” x 2
Basic White – 2” by ¾”

The panel of Mixed-up Patterns dsp was glued to the front of the Thick Basic White card front.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Flowers Fair stamp set, Lovely Arrangements stamp set and the Mixed-up Patterns dsp

I mounted the large floral stamp onto the Stamp Positioner plate and stamped it onto the 5⅞” by 2⅛” piece of Basic White card with Secret Sea ink.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Flowers Fair stamp set, Lovely Arrangements stamp set and the Mixed-up Patterns dsp

Using the following Blends Pens I coloured in the stamped image – Daffodil Delight, Berry Burst, Old Olive and Balmy Blue.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Flowers Fair stamp set, Lovely Arrangements stamp set and the Mixed-up Patterns dsp

I added the strips of Berry Burst card on either side of the stamped panel and added the whole piece to the card front on Dimensionals.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Flowers Fair stamp set, Lovely Arrangements stamp set and the Mixed-up Patterns dsp

The sentiment, from the Lovely Arrangements stamp set was stamped with Secret Sea ink onto the small piece of Basic White card and tucked it under the raised panel.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Flowers Fair stamp set, Lovely Arrangements stamp set and the Mixed-up Patterns dsp

A trio of Iridescent Pearls completed the card.

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Elegant Leaves Card – Ink & Inspiration Blog Hop

Posted on August 28, 2026September 2, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink & Inspirations Blog Hop where we have a sketch to inspire us today. I have used the Elegant Leaves stamp set and Mixed Up Patterns dsp to make my card.

Colours used to make this card are:

I created the elegant leaves card using the following supplies:

Old Olive card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – one for the inside
Mixed Up Patterns dsp – 5½” by ⅞”
Mixed Up Patterns dsp – 4¼” by 2½”
Basic White – 2½” by 2½” – for the inside
Scrap Old Olive

The long, thin strip of Mixed Up Patterns dsp was glued to one of the 5½” by 3¾” of Basic White card. The panel was then glued to the Old Olive card front.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Elegant Leaves stamp set and the Mixed-up Patterns designer series paper

The second piece of Mixed Up Patterns dsp was the added to the card front.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Elegant Leaves stamp set and the Mixed-up Patterns designer series paper

I stamped the outline of my chosen leaf with Early Espresso ink, twice onto the square of Basic White card.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Elegant Leaves stamp set and the Mixed-up Patterns designer series paper

The infill leaf image was added in 2^nd generation Daffodil Delight ink. I added Old Olive ink to the infill stamp using a Sponge Dauber and added it to the stamped images. The square was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Elegant Leaves stamp set and the Mixed-up Patterns designer series paper

The sentiment, from the Begonia Belle stamp set was stamped on scrap Old Olive card with Early Espresso ink. I inked up each word individually and stacked them one on top of the other. I punched out the sentiment using the 1¼” Circle Punch and added it to the card front.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Elegant Leaves stamp set and the Mixed-up Patterns designer series paper

A trio of Moody Palette Glossy Dots finished the card.

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Lovely Blue Floral Card

Posted on August 25, 2026September 2, 2026 by Mo Rootes

I am sharing a blue floral card today made using the Lovely Arrangements stamp set and dies and the Stone & Vine 3D Embossing Folder, all on the last chance list.

Colours used to make this card are:

I created the blue floral card using the following supplies:

Hydrangea Hue card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Lemon Lime Twist – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic White dsp – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Artisan Sketched Garden dsp – 3⅝” by ¾”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White & Misty Moonlight

I embossed the 5⅜” by 3⅝” piece of Basic White card using the Stone & Vine 3D Embossing Folder. The embossed panel was adhered to the layer of Lemon Lime Twist card and then to the Hydrangea Hue card front.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Lovely Arrangements stamp set, the Stine & Vine 3D Embossing Folder and the Artisan Sketched Garden dsp

The strip of Artisan Sketched Garden dsp was glued to the embossed panel.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Lovely Arrangements stamp set, the Stine & Vine 3D Embossing Folder and the Artisan Sketched Garden dsp

Using Secret Sea ink, I stamped each of the flowers with Secret Sea ink onto scrap Basic White card. Two clusters of leaves were then stamped on the scrap Basic White with Lemon Lime Twist ink. I die cut all the images.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Lovely Arrangements stamp set, the Stine & Vine 3D Embossing Folder and the Artisan Sketched Garden dsp

The flowers were coloured using the Hydrangea Hue and Crumb Cake Blends Pens and the Hydrangea Hue Shimmer Pen.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Lovely Arrangements stamp set, the Stine & Vine 3D Embossing Folder and the Artisan Sketched Garden dsp

The large flower was mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals. The remaining flower and both clusters of leaves were tucked around the flower.

A handmade card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Lovely Arrangements stamp set, the Stine & Vine 3D Embossing Folder and the Artisan Sketched Garden dsp

Using the Hot Foil System and some of the Silver Hot Foil I foiled the sentiments onto scrap Misty Moonlight card and die cut them out using the co-ordinating dies. The sentiment was added to the card front on Dimensionals.

A trio of 2026 – 2028 In Color Butterflies finished the card.

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Boutique Blossoms Anniversary Card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Posted on August 22, 2026August 16, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop where we are sharing something we have been working on recently. I made this fun fold card for friends who have recently celebrated their 60^th wedding anniversary using the Boutique Blossoms stamp set and dies and the Flourish & Frames Hot Foil Dies.

Colours used to make this card are:

I created the boutique blossoms anniversary card using the following supplies:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” and the front panel folded in half, back on itself
Violet Dreams dsp – 5¾” (or a smidgeon less) by 1⅞”
Violet Dreams dsp – 5¾” (or a smidgeon less) by 4”
Basic White – 5” by 4” x 2
Scrap Basic White and Gold Foil

The two pieces of Violet Dreams dsp were adhered to the card base, the smaller piece to the front flap and the larger piece to the inside.

A handmade anniversary card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Boutique Blossoms stamp set and the Flourish & Frames Hot Foil Dies

Using the Hot Foil System and Gold Hot Foil I foiled the largest frame from the Flourish & Frames Hot Foil Dies, twice onto the two pieces of Basic White card. I die cut both frames using the co-ordinating Flourish & Frames Dies.

I stamped the sentiment, from the Reason to Celebrate stamp set with Secret Sea ink onto one of the die cut pieces and glued it to the front flap.

A handmade anniversary card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Boutique Blossoms stamp set and the Flourish & Frames Hot Foil Dies

From scrap Gold Foil card, I die cut the numbers 6 and 0 using the retired Little Numbers Dies. I placed these onto the second die cut frame and stamped the sentiment above and below before gluing the numbers to the frame. The frame was then adhered to the back panel so that it was hidden by the framed piece on the front.

A handmade anniversary card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Boutique Blossoms stamp set and the Flourish & Frames Hot Foil Dies

On scrap Basic White card, I stamped one of each flower and a selection of leaves from the Boutique Blossoms stamp set using Secret Sea ink. These images were coloured using the Daffodil Delight, Golden Glow and Peaceful Pine Blends Pens before being die cut using the co-ordinating dies.

A handmade anniversary card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Boutique Blossoms stamp set and the Flourish & Frames Hot Foil Dies

The large flower and some of the leaves were glued to the frame on the front of the card and the smaller flower and a leaf to the inside frame.

A handmade anniversary card made using Stampin’ Up! product featuring the Boutique Blossoms stamp set and the Flourish & Frames Hot Foil Dies

A scattering Moody Palette Glossy Dots finished the card.

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