A pretty thank you card made using the gorgeous Everyday Details stamp set, a Sale-a-Bration 2024 choice from Stampin' Up!

Vase of Flowers card for the Share It Sunday Blog Hp

Posted on December 31, 2023January 5, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Share It Sunday Blog Hop where we are sharing something we have been making recently. Now I love playing with new goodies and have made a sweet thank you card using the Everyday Details stamp set which will be available from the 4^th January 2024 in the January – April Mini Catalogue.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the vase of flowers card, you will need:

Pool Party card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Sunny Days dsp – 5” by 3¼”
Pebbled Path card – 4⅛” by 3”
Basic White card – 4¼” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 1¾” by ½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

The panel of Sunny Days dsp was glued to the 5⅛” by 3⅜” panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Everyday Details stamp set, a Sale-a-Bration 2024 choice used to make a pretty thank you card

I wrapped a length of the Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon around the panel and secured it on the back with Tear ‘n Tape. The whole piece was glued to the Pool Party card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Everyday Details stamp set, a Sale-a-Bration 2024 choice used to make a pretty thank you card

Using Memento Tuxedo Black ink I stamped the vase of flowers onto the 4¼” by 3¼” panel of Basic White card. I die cut the stamped image using the Deckled Rectangles Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Everyday Details stamp set, a Sale-a-Bration 2024 choice used to make a pretty thank you card

The following Blends Alcohol Pens were used to colour in the image – Petal Pink, Flirty Flamingo, Poppy Parade, Pool Party, Granny Apple Green & Old Olive. The coloured panel was then glued to the Pebbled Path panel and then added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Everyday Details stamp set, a Sale-a-Bration 2024 choice used to make a pretty thank you card

The sentiment from the Throughout the Years stamp set was stamped in Pebbled Path ink onto the strip of Basic White card. I trimmed it down and added it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Everyday Details stamp set, a Sale-a-Bration 2024 choice used to make a pretty thank you card

A trio of Adhesive backed Sequins completed the card.

Such a pretty card, I hope you like it. Please hop over to see what my fellow crafters have been playing with recently.

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A beautiful thank you card card made using the 2024 sale-a-bration option -Detailed Dogwood stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Detailed Dogwood card

Posted on December 26, 2023January 5, 2024 by Mo Rootes

Here is a pretty card made using the Detailed Dogwood stamp set which is a Sale-a-Bration choice available in the Sale-a-Bration from the 4^th January 2024 – 29 February 2024 with a £90 order.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the detailed dogwood card, you will need:

Flirty Flamingo card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Early Espresso card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

The small leafy sprig was stamped in Flirty Flamingo ink onto the upper left and lower right corners of the Flirty Flamingo card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Detailed Dogwood stamp set (a 2024 sale-a-bration option) used to make a beautiful thank you card card

The large dogwood image was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto the smaller panel of Basic White card. The image was coloured using Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green and Pecan Pie Blends Pens.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Detailed Dogwood stamp set (a 2024 sale-a-bration option) used to make a beautiful thank you card card

The sentiment from the Stippled Roses stap set was added to the decorated panel using Granny Apple Green ink. The panel was then adhered to the Early Espresso panel.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Detailed Dogwood stamp set (a 2024 sale-a-bration option) used to make a beautiful thank you card card

I wrapped a length of Baker’s Twine around the panel three times and added a bow with a Mini Glue Dot. The whole panel was added to the Flirty Flamingo card base on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Detailed Dogwood stamp set (a 2024 sale-a-bration option) used to make a beautiful thank you card card

A trio of Iridescent discs completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Detailed Dogwood stamp set (a 2024 sale-a-bration option) used to make a beautiful thank you card card

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The Stippled Roses stamp set by Stampin' Up! used to make a beautiful, floral thank you card

Stippled Roses card

Posted on December 24, 2023January 5, 2024 by Mo Rootes

I have been playing with the Stippled Roses stamp set from the upcoming Jan – April 2024 Mini Catalogue. So pretty and I have made a pretty thank you card to share today.

The colours in this project are:

To recreate the stippled roses card, you will need:

Flirty Flamingo card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pretty Peacock card – 4⅞” by 3⅛”
Basic White card – 4¾” by 3”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Pretty Peacock

The large stippled roses image was stamped in Flirty Flamingo ink in the upper right and lower left of the Flirty Flamingo card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A beautiful floral thank you card made using the Stippled Roses stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

The same image was stamped again in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto the smaller panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A beautiful floral thank you card made using the Stippled Roses stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

To colour the roses I used Flirty Flamingo light and dark and light Poppy Parade Blends Pens. The leaves were coloured with light and dark Lost Lagoon and light Pretty Peacock Blends Pens.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A beautiful floral thank you card made using the Stippled Roses stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

I edged around the image using the light Soft Sea Foam Blends Pen. The whole panel was then glued to the Pretty Peacock panel which was then mounted onto the Flirty Flamingo card base on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A beautiful floral thank you card made using the Stippled Roses stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

The sentiment was stamped in Versamark ink onto scrap Pretty Peacock card, covered with White Embossing Powder and heat set. I punched it out using a 1¼” Circle Punch before adding it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A beautiful floral thank you card made using the Stippled Roses stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

A scattering of Blooming Pearls completed the card. Love it!

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A card made for the Technique Tuesday Two-step Stamping Blog Hop using the gorgeous Painted Lavender stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Stems of Lavender card for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

Posted on December 5, 2023November 28, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop where we are sharing projects featuring two step stamping. I have chosen to use the Painted Lavender stamp set which will be available in the upcoming January to April 2024 Mini Catalogue.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the lavender stems card, you will need:

Old Olive card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Orchid Oasis card – 5⅛” by 3⅜” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corner
Old Olive card – 2” by ½”

Using Old Olive ink, I stamped 2 flower stems on the 5” by 3¼” panel of Basic White card. A third stem was stamed between them in 2^nd generation – or stamped off – Old Olive ink.

The flowers were stamped in full strength or 2^nd generation Orchid Oasis ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Painted Lavender stamp set used to make a card for the Technique Tuesday Two-step Stamping Blog Hop

I added some ‘ground’ using an image from the Forever Forest stamp set in Old Olive ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Painted Lavender stamp set used to make a card for the Technique Tuesday Two-step Stamping Blog Hop

The pair of butterflies were stamped in Berry Burst ink then decorated panel was glued to the Orchid Oasis layer. A length of Orchid Oasis Metallic Ribbon was wrapped around the piece before it was glued to the Old Olive card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Painted Lavender stamp set used to make a card for the Technique Tuesday Two-step Stamping Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Hills of Tuscany stamp set was stamped in Versamark ink onto the piece of Old Olive card, covered with White Embossing Powder and Hear set. The piece was then added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Painted Lavender stamp set used to make a card for the Technique Tuesday Two-step Stamping Blog Hop

A bow and a scattering of Iridescent Adhesive Backed Discs completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Painted Lavender stamp set used to make a card for the Technique Tuesday Two-step Stamping Blog Hop

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The Cheerful Daisies Stamp set & dies used to make a beautiful floral thank you card for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

Cheerful Daisy Flowers card

Posted on November 18, 2023November 17, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop where we have a picture/colour challenge to work with today. I really wanted to use the new abundant beaty masks today but they have sadly been out of stock in Europe so I have made my card using the lovely Cheerful Daisies stamp set and dies.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the cheerful daisy flowers card, you will need:

Crumb Cake card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Early Espresso card – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card- 5⅜” by 3⅝” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corner – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

Using a Blending Brush and the Artistic Mix Masks I blended Crumb Cake ink onto the 5⅜” by 3⅝” panel of Basic White card to add texture to the background.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A beautiful floral thank you card made using the Cheerful Daisies Stamp set & dies for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

The inked panel was then glued to the Early Espresso panel and a length of Natural Ribbon was wrapped around the panel and secured on the back with Sellotape. The panel was then glued to the Crumb Cake card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A beautiful floral thank you card made using the Cheerful Daisies Stamp set & dies for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

The outline of the large and small daisies were stamped in Early Espresso ink onto scrap Basic White card. The infill of the largest daisies were stamped in Crushed Curry ink and the smaller daisies with Azure Afternoon ink. The centres were added in Crumb Cake and/or Early Espresso ink. The flowers were then die cut using the Cheerful Daisies Dies. The leaves were stamped in Granny Apple Green ink and die cut using the same dies.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A beautiful floral thank you card made using the Cheerful Daisies Stamp set & dies for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

I arranged the flowers over the ribbon, securing them with Mini Glue Dots, Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive and/or Dimensionals. The leaves were tucked around the flowers.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A beautiful floral thank you card made using the Cheerful Daisies Stamp set & dies for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Throughout the Year stamp set was stamped on scrap Basic White card and trimmed out with scissors. A scrap of Early Espresso card was glued behind and trimmed down.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A beautiful floral thank you card made using the Cheerful Daisies Stamp set & dies for the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

A double Linen Thread bow was added with a glue dot and the sentiment adhered over top. A trio of Blooming Pearls completed the card.

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Angie McKenzie ● Leonie Stuart

Tricia Butts ● Mo Rootes

Aurélie Fabre ● Danielle Kassing

Karen Henderson ● Teri West

Judith Patterson ● Jan Musselman

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A pretty garden wheelbarrow themed card made using the gorgeous Garden Meadow stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Garden Wheelbarrow card

Posted on November 1, 2023November 7, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Today I have been playing with the Garden Meadow stamp set and have made a pretty garden wheelbarrow card. This gorgeous bundle will be available from the 6 November in my online shop.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the garden wheelbarrow card, you will need:

Gray Granite card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Lemon Lolly card – 4¼” by 2¾”
Basic White card – 4⅛” by 2⅝”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”

The wellie boots were randomly stamped all over the Gray Granite card front with Gray Granite ink. A strip of Lemon Lolly Ribbon was added across the card front and secured in position with Seal+.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Garden Meadow stamp set used to make a pretty garden wheelbarrow themed card

The wheelbarrow was stamped in Gray Granite ink onto the smallest panel of Basic White card. I added some ‘ground’ in 2^nd generation Smoky Slate ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Garden Meadow stamp set used to make a pretty garden wheelbarrow themed card

The wheelbarrow was coloured with Smoky Slate, Gray Granite and Pebbled Path Blends Pens.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Garden Meadow stamp set used to make a pretty garden wheelbarrow themed card

The leaves were coloured with Granny Apple Green Blends. I used flowers Lemon Lolly and Melon Mambo for the flowers and added Soft Sea Foam between the flowers.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Garden Meadow stamp set used to make a pretty garden wheelbarrow themed card

A trio of Adhesive Backed Solid Gems completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The gorgeous Garden Meadow stamp set used to make a pretty garden wheelbarrow themed card

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A pretty floral anniversary card amde using the Cheerful Daisies stamp set and Dies and the Twisted Rope Embossing Folder by Stampin' Up!

Daisy Anniversary card

Posted on October 20, 2023October 8, 2023 by Mo Rootes

I shared a card on the 20^th May 2023, made using the lovely Cheerful Daisies bundle and I loved it so much that I am recreating it again today as an anniversary card using different colour and a different embossing folder.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the daisy card, you will need:

Bubble Bath card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pebbled Path card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Bubble Bath card – 5” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White, Bubble Bath and Pebbled Path card

I ran the panel of Bubble Bath card through the Cut & Emboss Machine with the Twisted Rope 3D Embossing Folder and using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, glued it to the Pebbled Path panel.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Cheerful Daisies stamp set and Dies used with the Twisted Rope Embossing Folder to make a pretty Anniversary card

A length of Black & White Gingham Ribbon was wrapped around the panel, secured on the back with Seal+ before it was glued to the Bubble Bath card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Cheerful Daisies stamp set and Dies used with the Twisted Rope Embossing Folder to make a pretty Anniversary card

I die cut the trio of daisies from scrap Basic White card and cut the flowers apart using sharp scissors. I die cut the base layer of the daisy from Pebbled Path card and the detailed flower from scrap Basic White card. I also stamped the flower centre in Moody Mauve ink onto scrap Bubble Bath card and die cut it out.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Cheerful Daisies stamp set and Dies used with the Twisted Rope Embossing Folder to make a pretty Anniversary card

A Blending Brush was used to add Moody Mauve ink to the centre of both white flower layers and to the flower centre. A Dimensional behind the flower centre held the two delicate flower layers together and a little liquid glue added them to the Pebbled Path layer. The whole piece was added to the card front. The leaves were tucked in behind the flower.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Cheerful Daisies stamp set and Dies used with the Twisted Rope Embossing Folder to make a pretty Anniversary card

The sentiment, from the Love For You stamp set, was stamped in Pebbled Path ink onto scrap Basic White card and trimmed out with Scissors. It was added to the card front using liquid glue

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Cheerful Daisies stamp set and Dies used with the Twisted Rope Embossing Folder to make a pretty Anniversary car

A Black and White Gingham Ribbon bow and a trio of Classic Matte Dots complete the card. I hope you like it.

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Stepped Up Moody Mauve Daisies card

Posted on September 8, 2023August 26, 2023 by Mo Rootes

If you saw my last blog post on Tuesday the 5^th September where I shared a simple stamping (inks, stamps and paper) card made using the Cheerful Daisies stamp set. I could not resist stepping it up by changing the colour palette, adding layers and accessories.

Colours used in this card are:

Basic White

Moody Mauve

Pebbled Path

To recreate the moody mauve daisies card, you will need:

Moody Mauve card – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Pebbled Path card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Moody Mauve card

As before, I used Pebbled Path ink to randomly stamp the largest daisy flower all over the small panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A stepped up Moody Mauve daisies card made using the Cheerful Daisies stamp set

I added the flower centre using 2^nd generation Moody Mauve ink. The stamped panel was then glued, using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, to the Pebbled Path layer.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A stepped up Moody Mauve daisies card made using the Cheerful Daisies stamp set

At this point I decided to add a layer of Basic White card and wrapped a length of Sweet Sorbet Metallic Ribbon around the panel and adhered it on the back with Sellotape.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A stepped up Moody Mauve daisies card made using the Cheerful Daisies stamp set

The same liquid glue was used to add the whole panel to a Moody Mauve card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A stepped up Moody Mauve daisies card made using the Cheerful Daisies stamp set

The sentiment was stamped in Versamark ink onto a scrap of Moody Mauve card, covered with White Embossing Powder and heat set it with my Heat Tool. It was then die cut using the label from the Cheerful Daisies Dies and added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A stepped up Moody Mauve daisies card made using the Cheerful Daisies stamp set

A trio of 2023 – 2025 In Color Dots and a ribbon bow completed the card.

I hope you like it.

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A Simply Stamped Boho Blue Daisies card for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

Posted on September 5, 2023August 26, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop where we are showcasing simple stamping, as in stamps, ink and paper. I have used the gorgeous Cheerful Daisies stamp set to make my simply stamped boho blue daisies card.

Colours used in this card are:

Basic White

Boho Blue

Pebbled Path

To recreate the simply stamped boho blue daisies card, you will need:

Boho Blue card – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pebbled Path card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 3 ¼”
Scrap Boho Blue card

Using Pebbled Path ink I randomly stamped the largest daisy flower all over the small panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A simply stamped Boho Blue daisies card made for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop using the Cheerful Daisies stamp set

I added the flower centre using Boho Blue ink. The stamped panel was then glued, using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, to the Pebbled Path layer.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A simply stamped Boho Blue daisies card made for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop using the Cheerful Daisies stamp set

The panel was added to the Boho Blue card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A simply stamped Boho Blue daisies card made for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop using the Cheerful Daisies stamp set

The sentiment was stamped in Pebbled Path ink onto a scrap of Boho Blue card which was then added to the card front with a combination of liquid glue and Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A simply stamped Boho Blue daisies card made for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop using the Cheerful Daisies stamp set

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

www.crafty-rootes.com – A simply stamped Boho Blue daisies card made for the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop using the Cheerful Daisies stamp set

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A pretty pastel thank you card made using the Botanical Layers stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Botanical Thank You card

Posted on September 3, 2023August 26, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Here is a pretty botanical thank you card made using the lovely Botanical Layers stamp set and some fresh colours.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the botanical thank you card, you will need:

Bubble Bath card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Misty Moonlight card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Misty Moonlight card – 2¾” by 2¾”
Basic White card – 2½” by 2½”

I stamped the large leafy image in the upper left and lower right corners of the smaller panel of Basic White card.

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The floral image was then stamped in Bubble Bath ink and more geometric image in Misty Moonlight ink.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Botanical Layers stamp set used to make a pretty pastel thank you card

The stamped panel was glued to the Misty Moonlight layer using Multicoloured Liquid Adhesive. I wrapped 3 pieces of Silver Elegant Trim across the panel, securing them on the back with Sellotape. The panel was then added to the Bubble Bath card base using the same liquid glue.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Botanical Layers stamp set used to make a pretty pastel thank you card

The sentiment, from the Charming Sentiments stamp set, was stamped in Misty Moonlight ink onto the square of Basic White card. This was then die cut using a stitched circle form the Stylish Shapes Dies.

wwww.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Botanical Layers stamp set used to make a pretty pastel thank you card

I punched a circle from the Bubble Bath square using the Decorative Circle Punch. The two circles were then glued together. The sentiment was mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

A scattering of Festive Pearls completed this pretty card.

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