A pretty seashell themed card made using a masking technique and the Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set for the Stamp 'n Hop Blog Hop

Masked Seashells card for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

Posted on April 9, 2022April 8, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop where we are sharing masking techniques. I have chosen to make a simple card using the Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the seashells card, you will need:

Gray Granite card base – 8¼” by 5⅝” scored at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Blackberry Bliss 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
Blackberry Bliss card – ¼” strip

Using Gray Granite ink, I stamped the small shell onto the smaller white panel. I covered it using a mask. I made this by stamping the same shell onto a Post It Note with as much of it on the sticky part as possible and trimmed it out using Scissors.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set used to demonstrate a masking technique for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

The largest shell was then stamped over the mask in Blackberry Bliss ink. I made a second mask using the large shell and placed it over the stamped shell.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set used to demonstrate a masking technique for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

The Polished Pink shell was then stamped over the mask.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set used to demonstrate a masking technique for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

The 2 masks were removed and a scatter of sand added in Gray Granite ink using the dotty image.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set used to demonstrate a masking technique for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

I stamped the same dots in the upper left corner of the panel and again in the upper left corner of the Gray Granite card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set used to demonstrate a masking technique for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

I placed the stamped panel face down onto my trimmer and embossed a line along the bottom and right side using my scoring blade.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set used to demonstrate a masking technique for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

I wrapped a piece of Gray Granite Ribbon around the stamped panel, securing it on the back with Sellotape.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set used to demonstrate a masking technique for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

The stamped panel was then glued to the Blackberry Bliss layer and added to the Gray Granite card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set used to demonstrate a masking technique for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

I stamped the sentiment in Versamark ink on the strip of Blackberry Bliss card, covered it with White Embossing Powder and heat set it using my Heat Tool. The sentiment was added to the card front with liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set used to demonstrate a masking technique for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

A Gray Granite bow and a trio of Elegant Faceted Gems completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set used to demonstrate a masking technique for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

Please hop on to see the other masking technique projects my fellow hoppers have to share today. Next up is the lovely Karen Egan

April Blog Hop

Mo Rootes https://wp.me/p73ZP5-2qC

Karen Egan https://craftykarendesigns.blogspot.com/2022/04/butterflies-flowers-layering-masks-card.html

Sue Allen https://sueallensimplycraft.blogspot.com/2022/04/stamp-n-hop-blog-hop-april-2022.html

Gez Carpenter https://www.nigezza.co.uk/2022/04/stamp-n-hop-april-blog-hop-masking.html

Rebecca-Jo Unwin https://rebecca-jounwin.blogspot.com/2022/04/stamp-n-hop-april-2022.html

Sandra Roberts https://sandrascraftstudio.com/2022/04/fun-masking-techniques-with-stamp-n-hop

Victoria Littlewood https://vickieloudesigns.blogspot.com/2022/04/hello-beautiful-happy-birthday-card.html

Heather Forgan https://stampwithnellie.com/2022/04/09/stamp-n-hop-april-2022-masking-with-beauty-of-friendship

Annette Elias https://www.facebook.com/events/665195341174657

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Details of the products I used for this project can be found below.

Mo x

Supplies used:

The Ornate Floral Embossing Folder by Stampin' Up! and strips of cardstock used to make a pretty card

Embossed Cardstock for the Crafty Collaborations Blog Hop

Posted on April 7, 2022March 24, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Crafty Collaborations Cardstock Blog Hop where our theme is ‘cardstock’.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the embossed strips card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅝” scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅞” by 2¼”
Basic Black card – 5⅞” by 2”
Basic Black card 3¼” by ½”
Strips of cardstock roughly ⅜” wide in Pool Party, Fresh Freesia, Granny Apple Green, So Saffron, Flirty Flamingo

I applied Seal + adhesive to all 4 sides of the 5⅞” by 2¼” piece of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Embossed strips of cardstock and the Ornate Flowers Embossing Folder used for the Crafty Collaborations Blog Hop

The strips of cardstock were added one at a time to the panel and trimmed off the excess. When all the strips were adhered, I ran the whole piece through the Cut & Emboss Machine with the Ornate Floral Embossing Folder. I really like the effect this gives.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Embossed strips of cardstock and the Ornate Flowers Embossing Folder used for the Crafty Collaborations Blog Hop

I die cut the gorgeous border from the longer Basic Black panel using one of the Basic Border Dies and added it to the back of the embossed panel. The whole piece was added to the card front on Dimensionals.

The sentiment from the Kite Delight stamp set was stamped in Versamark ink onto the strip of Basic Black, covered with white embossing Powder and heat set using my Heat Tool. I added it to the card front with liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Embossed strips of cardstock and the Ornate Flowers Embossing Folder used for the Crafty Collaborations Blog Hop

A trio of Classic Matte Dots completed the card.

I hope you like it. Please hop on t see what my friend have to share today.

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The Crafty Challenge Blog Hop card features a stack of bowls and is made using the Measure of Love stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Stack of Bowls for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Posted on March 28, 2022March 17, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop where we have been challenged to use the following colours. I have chosen to use the bowls from the What’s Cookin’ stamp set for my card.

To recreate the stack of bowls card, you will need:

Blushing Bride card base – 8¼” by 5⅝” scored at 4⅛”
Flirty Flamingo card – 5⅝” by 3⅞”
Hand-Penned dsp – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic White card – 5½” by 2½”
Flirty Flamingo card – 5½” by 1½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”

The panel of Hand-Penned dsp in Blushing Bride was glued to the Flirty Flamingo layer using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. I used the same glue to add the panel to the Blushing Bride card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The What’s Cookin’ stamp set used to make a pretty stack of bowls card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

Using the Brick & Mortar Embossing Folder I embossed the strip of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The What’s Cookin’ stamp set used to make a pretty stack of bowls card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

I die cut one of the decorative edges from the Basic Borders Dies from the strip of Flirty Flamingo and added the border to the side of the embossed panel. The whole piece was then glued to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The What’s Cookin’ stamp set used to make a pretty stack of bowls card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The bowls from the What’s Cookin stamp set were stamped in Blushing Bride, Flirty Flamingo and So Saffron ink. They were die cut using the Mini Cut & Emboss Machine. I then stacked them one on top of the next using Dimensionals onto the embossed panel.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The What’s Cookin’ stamp set used to make a pretty stack of bowls card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped in Flirty Flamingo ink onto scrap Basic White card and glued to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The What’s Cookin’ stamp set used to make a pretty stack of bowls card for the Crafty Challenge Blog Hop

A trio of Artistry Blooms Sequins completed the card.

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Mo x

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The Share It Sunday Blog Hop card features a pelican on a post and is made using the Waves of Inspiration stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Pelican on a Post for the Share It Sunday Blog Hop

Posted on March 27, 2022March 16, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Share it Sunday Blog Hop where we are showcasing something we have been working on. I am sharing a pelican on a post card made using the gorgeous Waves of Inspiration stamp set.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the pelican on a post card, you will need:

Pacific Point card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Basic Gray 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
Scrap Basic White card

Using Pacific Point ink and a Blending Brush I added ink to the smaller Basic White panel. The inked panel was glued to the Basic Gray layer with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. I used the same glue to adhere it to the Pacific Point card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The waves of Inspiration stamp set used to make card featuring a pelican on a post for the Share it Sunday Blog Hop

The pelican on a post was stamped in Early Espresso ink onto a scrap of Basic White card. I die cut it out using the co-ordinating Wave dies.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The waves of Inspiration stamp set used to make card featuring a pelican on a post for the Share it Sunday Blog Hop

I coloured in the image using the following Blends Pens – Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight, Highland Heather, Smoky Slate, Crumb Cake & SU500.nIt was added to the inked panel on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The waves of Inspiration stamp set used to make card featuring a pelican on a post for the Share it Sunday Blog Hop

Using a blending Brush, I added Soft Suede and Early Espresso ink to a scrap of Basic White card. I used the Horizon Dies to cut out a strip of ‘ground’. I ran the strip through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine with the Tasteful Textiles Embossing Folder. I added it over the base of the posts on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The waves of Inspiration stamp set used to make card featuring a pelican on a post for the Share it Sunday Blog Hop

The sentiment was stamped onto the card front in Pacific Point ink. The birds were stamped in Early Espresso ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The waves of Inspiration stamp set used to make card featuring a pelican on a post for the Share it Sunday Blog Hop

I added a trio of Holiday Rhinestones to finish the card.

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Mo x

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The Whale Done stamp set by Stampin' Up! used to make a pretty turtle themed birthday card for the Colour Combo Blog Hop

Turtle Birthday Card for the Colour Combo Blog Hop

Posted on March 13, 2022March 12, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Colour Combo Blog Hop where I have made a turtle themed birthday card using the colours

Soft Sea Foam

Balmy Blue

Bermuda Bay

To recreate the turtle birthday card, you will need:

Soft Sea Foam card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Bermuda Bay card – 4⅝” by 3½” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 4½” by 3⅜” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – ⅜” strip

Using Soft Sea Foam ink, I stamped the seaweed image along the bottom of the Soft Sea Foam card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com -A lovely turtle themed card made using the Whale Done stamp set for the Colour Combo Blog Hop

I added Balmy Blue ink to the small panel of Basic White using a Blending Brush.

www.crafty-rootes.com -A lovely turtle themed card made using the Whale Done stamp set for the Colour Combo Blog Hop

The seaweed was stamped along the bottom of the inked panel in Soft Sea Foam ink. The turtles were stamped in Bermuda Bay ink. I added the groups of fish in both Balmy Blue and Bermuda Bay ink. The bubbles were stamped in 1^st & 2^nd generation Balmy Blue ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com -A lovely turtle themed card made using the Whale Done stamp set for the Colour Combo Blog Hop

The stamped panel was glued to the left-hand side of the Bermuda Bay panel. Using one of the Basic Borders Dies I die cut the right edge of the panel. A strip of Basic White card was added to the die cut edge. The whole panel was added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com -A lovely turtle themed card made using the Whale Done stamp set for the Colour Combo Blog Hop

The sentiment from the Art Gallery stamp set was stamped on the ⅜” strip of Basic White card in Bermuda Bay ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com -A lovely turtle themed card made using the Whale Done stamp set for the Colour Combo Blog Hop

I added a trio of Iridescent Rhinestones to complete the card. I hope you like it.

Please continue to hop on to see the inspiration provided by my fellow hoppers. Next in line is Sue Allen

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Details of the products I used for this project can be found below.

Mo x

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Pattern Party dsp and Oceanfront stamp set used to make a pretty pinched top bag for the Stamp 'n Hop Blog Hop using Stampin' Up! products

Pinch Topped Bag for the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop

Posted on March 11, 2022March 10, 2022 by Mo Rootes

Hello and Welcome to the Stamp ‘n Hop Blog Hop where we are sharing packaging ideas. I have a pretty pinch top bag which I have made to hold a Lotus biscuit, my treat for the ladies coming to class this week.

Colours used in this project are:

To recreate the pinch top bag, you will need:

Basic White card – 2½” by 1½”
Pattern Party dsp – 4⅝” by 4”
Basic White – 3½” by 1¼”

Using my Simply Scored Scoring Tool, I scored the 2½” by 1½” piece of Basic White at ½” on all four sides.