A pretty retirement card made using the Artistic Leaves stamp set and sponge daubers from Stampin' Up! to add colour

Colourful Leaves card – Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

Posted on September 2, 2025August 29, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Technique Tuesday Blog Hop where we are sharing colouring techniques. I have used Sponge Daubers to add colour directly to a leaf stamp from the Artistic Leaves stamp set.

Colours used to make this card are:

To recreate the colourful leaves card, you will need:

Blackberry Bliss card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Strawberry Slush card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼”
Blackberry Bliss card – 2½” by ¾”
Basic White card – 2⅜” by ⅝”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

The large, detailed leaf, from the Artistic Leaves stamp set was randomly stamped all over the panel of Basic White card measuring 5” by 3¼” using Early Espresso ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artistic Leaves stamp set used with colour added with sponge daubers to make a pretty retirement card

Using Sponge Daubers I added Crushed Curry, Strawberry Slush and Blackberry Bliss inks to the infill leaf stamp. I huffed on the stamp to remoisten the ink and stamped overtop of the detailed image.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artistic Leaves stamp set used with colour added with sponge daubers to make a pretty retirement card

The stamped panel was then glued to the Strawberry Slush layer before being added to the Blackberry Bliss card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artistic Leaves stamp set used with colour added with sponge daubers to make a pretty retirement card

The sentiment, from the Sunrise Sailing stamp set was stamped on the small piece of Basic White card using Blackberry Bliss ink. The sentiment was then added to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artistic Leaves stamp set used with colour added with sponge daubers to make a pretty retirement card

A trio of transparent adhesive-backed dots completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artistic Leaves stamp set used with colour added with sponge daubers to make a pretty retirement card

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A stunning, colourful, regal leaves card made using the Artistic Leaves stamp set and the ten colours in the regal family from Stampin' Up!

Regal Leaves card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Posted on August 23, 2025August 8, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop where we are showcasing something we have been working on recently. I was recently challenged to use all the ‘regal’ colours in a project. I am a subtles or brights girl, so this really pushed me out of my comfort zone. I eventually came up with a card made using the Artistic Leaves stamp set.

Colours used to make this card are:

To recreate the colourful leaves card, you will need:

Cherry Cobbler card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Blueberry Bushel card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

I stamped the leaves from the Artistic Leaves stamp set from the upper right corner to the lower left corner using the following inks – Crushed Curry, Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze, Gorgeous Grape, Blueberry Bushel, Pretty Peacock, Shade Spruce & Old Olive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artistic Leaves stamp set and the ten colours in the regal family used to make a stunning colourful, regal leaves card

Each time the leaf was stamped I changed to direction of the image.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artistic Leaves stamp set and the ten colours in the regal family used to make a ‘stunning colourful, regal leaves card

Using Garden Green ink, I stamped the sentiment from the Sunrise Sailing stamp set in the lower right corner.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artistic Leaves stamp set and the ten colours in the regal family used to make a ‘stunning colourful, regal leaves card

The stamped panel was adhered to the Blueberry Bushel panel before adding it to the Cherry Cobbler card on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artistic Leaves stamp set and the ten colours in the regal family used to make a ‘stunning colourful, regal leaves card

Using the following Blends Pens I coloured in 5 Iridescent Pearls and added them to the card front – Darling Duckling (we have no Crushed Curry Blend), Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze, Blueberry Bushel and Shaded Spruce. These were then scattered around the leaves on the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artistic Leaves stamp set and the ten colours in the regal family used to make a ‘stunning colourful, regal leaves card

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A striking congratulations card made using the Coneflower Celebrations stamp set with all the colours in the Regals family from Stampin' Up!

Colourful Leaves Card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Posted on July 28, 2025July 20, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop where we are working with a dice roll. We were given Regals, Bling, Punch or Die Cut, Congrats and Horizontal to use to make our project. I have used the Coneflower stamp set and dies to make my colourful leaves card.

Colours used to make this card are:

To recreate the colourful leaves card, you will need:

Garden Green card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

On scrap Basic White card, I stamped the twisted leaf from the Coneflower Celebrations stamp set using the following colours – Crushed Curry, Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Gorgeous Grape, Blueberry Bushel, Pretty Peacock, Old Olive, Garden Green & Shaded Spruce

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Coneflower Celebrations stamp set used with all the colours in the Regals family to make a striking congratulations card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

I die cut all the leaves using the Coneflower Celebrations Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Coneflower Celebrations stamp set used with all the colours in the Regals family to make a striking congratulations card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

A Dimensional was added to the back of each leaf and before adding them to the 5¼” by 3½” panel of Basic White card working from the upper right corner to the lower left corner.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Coneflower Celebrations stamp set used with all the colours in the Regals family to make a striking congratulations card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Sunrise Sailing stamp set was stamped in Garden Green ink. The whole panel was then adhered to the Garden Green card front. I deliberately left the leaves overhanging the Basic White panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Coneflower Celebrations stamp set used with all the colours in the Regals family to make a striking congratulations card – Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

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A leaf themed card made using the Artistic Leaves stamp set and Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder from Stampin' Up!

Artistic Leaves card

Posted on July 18, 2025July 9, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Today I have used the Artistic Leaves stamp set to create a pretty, celebratory card.

Colours used to make this card are:

To recreate the artistic leaves card, you will need:

Old Olive card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Night of Navy card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Darling Duckling card – 3 ¾” by 1⅛”
Basic White card – 3” by ¾”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”

I stamped the detailed large leaf, twice with Night of Navy ink onto the 5¼” by 3½” panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artistic Leaves stamp set and Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder used to make a leaf themed card

Three small leaves were added in Old Olive ink. I added the splatter image, randomly over the panel with Darling Duckling ink

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artistic Leaves stamp set and Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder used to make a leaf themed card

I glued the stamped panel to the Night of Navy layer and then added the whole piece to the Old Olive card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artistic Leaves stamp set and Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder used to make a leaf themed card

The piece of Darling Duckling card was embossed using the Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder. I wrapped a piece of Very Vanilla Twine around the embossed piece before adding it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artistic Leaves stamp set and Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder used to make a leaf themed card

I die cut a banner from the small piece of Basic White card using the Stylish Shapes Dies. The sentiment was stamped on the banner with Night of Navy ink and added it to the card front with Mini Glue Dots.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Artistic Leaves stamp set and Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder used to make a leaf themed card

A twine bow and a trio of Opal Rounds completed the card.

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A one sheet wonder made using the gorgeous Autumn Leaves stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Autumn Leaves One Sheet Wonder – Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Posted on May 3, 2025May 11, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Stamping with Friends Blog Hop – 1

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are showcasing the one sheet wonder technique. I have used the Autumn Leaves stamp set, still available in the last chance list to make my cards.

Colours used in these cards are:

To make the Autumn leaves cards; you will need:

4 card bases – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” – I chose Thick Basic White, Petal Pink, Strawberry Slush & Balmy Blue –
Misty Moonlight card – 5⅜” by 3⅝” x 4
Basic White card – 1 sheet of A4 card
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” x 4 – for the inside

The largest leaf was stamped in Petal Pink ink in a rough cross shape onto the A4 sheet of Basic White card.

A one sheet wonder made using the gorgeous Autumn Leaves stamp se trom Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The gorgeous Autumn Leaves stamp set used to make a one sheet wonder – Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

I randomly added the smaller oak leaf using Strawberry Slush ink. The leaves were then dotted around using Balmy Blue ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The gorgeous Autumn Leaves stamp set used to make a one sheet wonder – Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The stamped sheet was cut in half at 4⅛” and then again at 5⅞”. Each panel was then trimmed down to 5¼” by 3½”.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The gorgeous Autumn Leaves stamp set used to make a one sheet wonder – Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

The sentiments, from the Simply Said stamp set were stamped in misty Moonlight ink onto each panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The gorgeous Autumn Leaves stamp set used to make a one sheet wonder – Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

I glued the stamped panels to the pieces of Misty Moonlight card and added them to the 4 card bases on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The gorgeous Autumn Leaves stamp set used to make a one sheet wonder – Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

A trio of Iridescent Pearls completed each card.

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A masculine themed congratulations card made using the Scenic Adventure stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Scenic Adventure card

Posted on April 13, 2025May 11, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Here is a simple celebration card suitable for a male in your life made using the new Scenic Adventures stamp set available from the 6^th May in my online store.

Colours used to make this card are:

To recreate the scenic adventure card, you will need:

Lost Lagoon card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛”
Shaded Spruce card – 3” by 1½” x 2
Basic White card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Winter Meadow dsp – 5” by 3 ¼”
Shaded Spruce card – 3⅞” by 2⅜”
Basic White card – 4” by 2½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Shaded Spruce card – 1⅛” by ¼”

The piece of Winter Meadow dsp was glued to the 5⅛” by 3⅜” layer of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Scenic Adventure stamp set used to make a masculine themed congratulations card

I glued the 2 rectangles of Shaded Spruce card to the back of the dsp layer, one on the upper left and the other in the lower right. A length of White Baker’s Twine was wrapped around the panel, and it was adhered to the Lost Lagoon card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Scenic Adventure stamp set used to make a masculine themed congratulations card

Using the Textured Notes Dies, I die cut a rectangle from the 4” by 2½” piece of Basic White card. Onto the rectangle I stamped the ‘ground’ image from the Scenic Adventures stamp set in 2^nd generation Gray Granite ink. The ‘cloud’ image was stamped in 2^nd generation Lost Lagoon ink. The trees were then stamped in Shaded Spruce ink. The whole panel was then glued to the Shaded Spruce layer and added to the cardstock on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Scenic Adventure stamp set used to make a masculine themed congratulations card

The sentiment, from the Cheers & Sips stamp set was stamped onto the small piece of Shaded Spruce card using Versamark ink. I covered it with White Embossing Powder and set it using my Heat Tool before gluing it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Scenic Adventure stamp set used to make a masculine themed congratulations card

A Twine bow and a trio if Tinsel Gems finished the card.

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A pretty, colourful birthday card made using the pretty Changing Leaves stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Changing Leaves card

Posted on April 8, 2025April 7, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Here is a pretty birthday card made using the Changing Leaves stamp set which will be retiring next month. It is still available in the last chance list on my blog.

Colours used to make this card are:

To recreate the changing leaves card, you will need:

Summer Splash card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 4⅛” by 2⅜”
Basic Black card – 4⅛” by ½” x 2
Basic Black card – 2” by ½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”

Using second generation Summer Splash ink, I stamped a couple of leaves onto the Summer Splash card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Changing Leaves stamp set used to make a pretty, colourful birthday card

The same leaf was then stamped randomly all over the 4⅛” by 2⅜” piece of Basic White card using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Changing Leaves stamp set used to make a pretty, colourful birthday card

The leaves were coloured using the following Blends Pens – Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Highland Heather and Summer Splash. I glued the strips of Basic Black card at the top and bottom of the decorated panel and mounted it onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Changing Leaves stamp set used to make a pretty, colourful birthday card

The sentiment, from the Best Family Ever stamp set was stamped in versamark ink onto the small piece of Basic Black card. I covered it with White Embossing Powder and set it using my Heat Tool. I added it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Changing Leaves stamp set used to make a pretty, colourful birthday card

A trio of 2024 – 2026 In Color Shimmer Gems finished the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Changing Leaves stamp set used to make a pretty, colourful birthday card

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A pretty Easter card made using the Pick a Season stamp set, a Sale-a-Bration choice from Stampin' Up!

Easter Pick a Season card

Posted on February 25, 2025February 14, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Here is a pretty Easter card made using the Pick a Season stamp set and the Everyday Arches Dies.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the Easter pick a season card, you will need:

Fresh Freesia card base– 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Fresh Freesia card – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic White card – 4¼” by 3”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Old Olive card

I embossed the panel of Fresh Freesia card using the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder and adhered it to the Fresh Freesia card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pick a Season stamp set, a Sale-a-Bration choice used to make a pretty Easter card

Using the Everyday Arches dies I die cut an arch from the 4¼” by 3” piece of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pick a Season stamp set, a Sale-a-Bration choice used to make a pretty Easter card

I stamped the tree trunk in Pecan Pie ink onto the arched die cut and added the tree canopy with Old Olive ink. The groups of Easter Eggs were stamped onto the tree canopy with Fresh Freesia ink. The grass was stamped in 1^st and 2^nd generation Granny Apple Green ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pick a Season stamp set, a Sale-a-Bration choice used to make a pretty Easter card

A small piece of Tear & Tape was added to the back of the arch and a loop of Iridescent Striped Ribbon was adhered to it. The arched piece was then added to the card front o Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pick a Season stamp set, a Sale-a-Bration choice used to make a pretty Easter card

The sentiment from the retired Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set was stamped on scrap Old Olive card in Versamark ink. I covered it with White Embossing Powder and heat set it. I cut the sentiment apart and added it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pick a Season stamp set, a Sale-a-Bration choice used to make a pretty Easter card

A trio of Purple Adhesive-backed Sequins finished the card.

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A striking masculine birthday card made the Loveliest Tree stamp set used and Stamp 'N Write markers from Stampin' Up!

Loveliest Tree card

Posted on February 8, 2025February 7, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Today I have made a card using a colour combo provided by the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop. Sadly I forgot to add my link to the blog roll!! I used the Loveliest Tree stamp set to make my card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the loveliest tree card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Country Woods dsp – 5½” by 3¾”
Garden Green card – 4” by 2⅞”
Daffodil Delight card – 2⅞” by 1¾” x 2
Basic White card – 3⅞” by 2¾”
Basic White card – 2” by ⅜”

The panel of Country Woods dsp was glued to the Thick Basic White card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Loveliest Tree stamp set used with Stamp ‘N Write markers to make a striking masculine birthday card

I used a stamp positioner to stamp the tree image. I coloured the tree trunk using a Pecan Pie Stamp ‘n Write Marker and stamped it onto the 3⅞” by 2¾” piece of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Loveliest Tree stamp set used with Stamp ‘N Write markers to make a striking masculine birthday card

The tree canopy was inked up with a Granny Apple Green Stamp ‘n Write Marker and added patches of the darker Garden Green before stamping it onto the same Basic White panel. I added grass using a stamp from the Pick A Season stamp set and Granny Apple Green and Garden Green ink. I dotted flowers in the grass with a Daffodil Delight Stamp ‘n Write Marker.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Loveliest Tree stamp set used with Stamp ‘N Write markers to make a striking masculine birthday card

Using a Blending Brush, I added Boho Blue ink around the top and sides of the panel before adhering the panel to the Garden Green layer. I added the two panels of Daffodil Delight behind the decorated panel, one in the upper left corner and the other in the lower right corner. The whole piece was mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Loveliest Tree stamp set used with Stamp ‘N Write markers to make a striking masculine birthday card

The sentiment, from the Spring Corners stamp set was stamped in Garden Green ink onto the thin strip of Basic White card and added it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Loveliest Tree stamp set used with Stamp ‘N Write markers to make a striking masculine birthday card

A trio of Earth Tones Gems finished the card.

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Angie McKenzie ● Annette Ball ● Aurélie Fabre

Danielle Kassing ● Teri West ● Leonie Stuart

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A pretty thank you card made using the Pick a Season stamp set, a Sale-a-Bration 2025 choice from Stampin' Up!

Pick a Season Card

Posted on January 14, 2025January 8, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Today I made a card using the Pick a Season stamp set. This pretty set is one of the choices free with a qualifying £55 order.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the pick a season card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Bloom Impressions dsp – 5⅞” by 2”
Melon Mambo card – 5⅞” by ⅜” x 2
Granny Apple Green card – 4” by 2⅞”
Basic White card – 3⅞” by 2¾”

The strips of Melon Mambo card were glued on either side of the panel of Bloom Impressions Designer Series Paper (dsp). The strip was then adhered to the Thick Basic White card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty thank you card made using the Pick a Season stamp set, a Sale-a-Bration 2025 choice from Stampin’ Up!

I stamped the tree trunk in Pecan Pie ink onto the small panel of Basic White card. I found it easier to stamp the tree canopy if the trunk was already in place. The tree canopy was then added in Granny Apple Green ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty thank you card made using the Pick a Season stamp set, a Sale-a-Bration 2025 choice from Stampin’ Up!

The trio of tiny flowers were stamped in Melon Mambo ink in the gaps in the tree canopy.

www.crafty-rootes.com – A pretty thank you card made using the Pick a Season stamp set, a Sale-a-Bration 2025 choice from Stampin’ Up!

Grass was stamped along the bottom in 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd generation Granny Apple Green ink and the sentiment, from the Simply Said stamp set was added below using the same ink. The decorated piece was then glued to the Granny Apple Green panel. This was added to the card front on Dimensionals.