A pop out accordion fold card made for a special birthday using the Petals of Beauty stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Kintsugi Inspirations designer series from Stampin' Up!

Pop Out Accordion Petals of Beauty Card – Share It Sunday Blog Hop

Posted on January 25, 2026January 19, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Share It Sunday Blog Hop where we are sharing something we have been working on recently. The pop out accordion card I am sharing today was made for a friend’s special birthday using the Petals of Beauty stamp set and dies.

Colours used to make this card are:

I created the pop out accordion petals of beauty card using the following supplies:

Thick Basic White card base – 20cm by 15cm – scored at 5cm, 10cm & 15cm on the long-side
Lost Lagoon card – 14.5cm by 4.5cm x 4
Kintsugi Inspirations dsp – 14cm by 4cm x 4

Thick Basic White card – 10cm by 7.5cm – scored at 7.5cm on the long-side
Kintsugi Inspirations dsp – 9.5cm by 7cm x 2
Basic White card – 3¾” by 2¾” x 2
Scrap Basic White & Lost Lagoon card

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Petals of Beauty stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Kintsugi Inspirations designer series paper to make a pop out accordion fold card for a special birthday – Share It Sunday Blog Hop

I adhered the long panels of Kintsugi Inspirations dsp to the slightly larger pieces of Lost Lagoon card. These 4 panels were then glued to the slightly larger Thick Basic White card base which was then folded and burnished in a mountain, valley and mountain shape.

The remaining pieces of dsp were glued to the smaller piece of Thick Basic White card.

With the larger card base folded up, accordion style I adhered the left-hand side of the decorated panel to the front of the accordion panel, taking care that it would fit in a standard C6 Envelope. I repeated this step to glue the back panel of the pop out portion.

I cut 2 arches from the pieces of Basic White card measuring 3¾” by 2¾” using the Everyday Arches Dies.

On one of the arches, I stamped the sentiment from the Coneflower Celebrations stamp set with Lost Lagoon ink. Using the same ink, I stamped the second sentiment from the Branching Out stamp set on the 2^nd arch. The arches were then glued to the pop out portion of the card.

I stamped the outline of a large and a small flower from the Petals of Beauty stamp set with Calypso Coral ink and added the infill colour with Petal Pink ink. These flowers were then cut using the Petals of Beauty Dies. The flowers were then added to the card front.

I die cut some of the leafy sprigs from scrap Lost Lagoon card and added then to the card front.

A scattering of Rainbow Dots completed the card.

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Cards made for my January 2026 classes using the Pop-up Petals stamp set and co-ordinating dies with the Damask Design Embossing Folder from Stampin' Up!

Pop-up Petals Classes

Posted on January 16, 2026January 16, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing the cards designed for my January classes using the Pop-up Petals stamp set and co-ordinating dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pop-up Petals stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Damask Design Embossing Folder to make a cards for my January 2026 classes

Colours used to make these cards are:

Pop out Sunflower Card – Inspired by Brenda Quintana

Cloud Cover card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Cloud Cover card – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic White card – 3¼” by 2¾” – used to die cut a label using Nested Essentials dies
Basic White card – 8” by 5⅝” – scored at 4” on the long side
Basic White card – 2” by ¼”
Scrap Basic White card

We used the Damask Designs Embossing Folder to emboss the panel of Cloud Cover card. A length of White Baker’s Twine was wrapped around the panel before it was glued to the Cloud Cover card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pop-up Petals stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Damask Design Embossing Folder to make a cards for my January 2026 classes

Using the larger of the rectangular scored die we die cut the pop out feature from the 8” by 5⅝” piece of Basic White card. The central scoring piece of the die was lined up with the panel’s scoreline.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pop-up Petals stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Damask Design Embossing Folder to make a cards for my January 2026 classes

The pop out panel was then adhered inside the card and the sentiment, from the Branching Out stamp set was stamped below in Secret Sea ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pop-up Petals stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Damask Design Embossing Folder to make a cards for my January 2026 classes

On scrap Basic White card, we stamped 2 plant pots in Secret Sea and 2 bunches of sunflowers using the same ink. These images were then die cut using the Pop-up Petals dies. The flowers were coloured with Darling Duckling Blends Pens, the centres added with 2^nd generation Secret Sea ink. We coloured the leaves with Cloud Cover Blends Pens. The flowers were glued to the pots.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pop-up Petals stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Damask Design Embossing Folder to make a cards for my January 2026 classes

One of the pots of sunflowers was added to the pop-up panel inside the card and the other, on Dimensionals to the die cut label. The label was then glued to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pop-up Petals stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Damask Design Embossing Folder to make a cards for my January 2026 classes

The sentiment, from the Tractor & Co stamp set was stamped on the small strip of White card with Secret Sea ink before being added to the card front. A White Baker’s Twine Bow completes the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pop-up Petals stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Damask Design Embossing Folder to make a cards for my January 2026 classes

Trio of Vases Card

Thick Basic White card – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Strawberry Slush card – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic White card – 5” by 3”
Secret Sea card – 4⅛” by ⅝”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

The strip of Secret Sea card was glued to the front of the Thick Basic White card front about 1½” from the bottom.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pop-up Petals stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Damask Design Embossing Folder to make a cards for my January 2026 classes

Using the Damask Designs Embossing Folder we embossed the panel of Strawberry Slush card before gluing it to the Thick Basic White card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pop-up Petals stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Damask Design Embossing Folder to make a cards for my January 2026 classes

Cloud Cover ink was added to the smaller Basic White card cover the upper two thirds. The sentiment, from the Tractor & Co stamp set was stamped at the bottom of the panel with Secret Sea ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pop-up Petals stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Damask Design Embossing Folder to make a cards for my January 2026 classes

On scrap Basic White card, we stamped the plant pot with Secret Sea ink, 2 vases – one in Timid Tiger and the other in Strawberry Slush inks. Using Secret Sea ink, we stamped a rose and 2 of the Tulip like flowers. All these images were die cut out.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pop-up Petals stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Damask Design Embossing Folder to make a cards for my January 2026 classes

All the leaves were coloured using the Cloud Cover Blends Pens. Colour was added to the flowers using the infill stamps and either Darling Duckling, Timid Tiger or Strawberry Slush ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pop-up Petals stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Damask Design Embossing Folder to make a cards for my January 2026 classes

The vases were then glued to the inked panel, slightly overlapping on either side and the Tulips tucked inside. The plant pot and rose were then added on Dimensionals.

Single Rose card

Darling Duckling card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Secret Sea card – 4⅞” by 3⅛”
Basic White card – 4¾” by 3”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” for the inside
Scrap Basic White card
Scrap piece of printer paper

Using Darling Duckling ink, we stamped the single open sunflower in the upper left and lower right corner of the Darling Duckling card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pop-up Petals stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Damask Design Embossing Folder to make a cards for my January 2026 classes

We tore the scrap piece of printer paper from side to side, separated then and adhered the pieces together with Washi Tape. The whole piece was then positioned over the smaller panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pop-up Petals stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Damask Design Embossing Folder to make a cards for my January 2026 classes

Cloud Cover ink was then swirled on using a Blending Brush between the pieces of printer paper. With the mask still on place we added some dotage, from the Branching Out stamp set with Cloud Cover ink. The masking pieces were then removed and the sentiment, from the Hugs & Healing stamp set was stamped in the lower right corner with Secret Sea ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pop-up Petals stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Damask Design Embossing Folder to make a cards for my January 2026 classes

On scrap Basic White card, we stamped the vase with darling Duckling ink and the flower with Secret Sea ink. Colour was added to the leaves with Cloud Cover ink and to the rose with Strawberry Slush ink. The images were then die cut, adhered together and added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Pop-up Petals stamp set and co-ordinating dies used with the Damask Design Embossing Folder to make a cards for my January 2026 classes

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A pretty Christmas card made using the Branching Out stamp set and dies and metallic Embossing Powders from Stampin' Up!

Metallic Branching Out Card – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

Posted on November 13, 2025November 5, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Dreams Blog Hop where we are creating ‘Tis the Season’ projects. I have made my card using the Branching Out stamp set and dies.

Colours used to make this card are:

To recreate the metallic branching out card, you will need:

Secret Sea card base – 8 ¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Secret Sea card – 4¾” by 3¼”
Vellum – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Secret Sea card – 2¼” by ⅜”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾”

I chose 2 dies from the Branching Out die set and used the larger to cut a label from the 5¼” by 3½” piece of Basic White card. The larger and smaller dies were nested together and used to die cut a frame from the larger panel of Secret Sea card. The frame was glued in place around the die hole in the white panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – TThe Branching Out stamp set and dies used with the metallic Embossing Powders to make a pretty Christmas card – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

Using Versamark ink I stamped the branch several times on the piece of Vellum, covered it with Gold Embossing Powder and set it with my Heat Tool.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Branching Out stamp set and dies used with the metallic Embossing Powders to make a pretty Christmas card – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

I added the pine leaves using the same Versamark ink, covered it with Silver Embossing powder and set it with the Heat Tool. Finally, I added the pinecones with the same ink, covered them with Copper Embossing Powder and set that with my Heat Tool and set the piece aside to cool.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Branching Out stamp set and dies used with the metallic Embossing Powders to make a pretty Christmas card – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

Tear and Tape adhesive was the placed on the back of the die cut panel, around all four sides. The embossed Vellum panel was then adhered to the panel. The 5⅛” by 3⅜” panel of Basic White card was glued to the centre of the Secret Sea card front and the embossed panel added over the top.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Branching Out stamp set and dies used with the metallic Embossing Powders to make a pretty Christmas card – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

I stamped the sentiment from the Ornamental Christmas stamp set on the thin strip of Secret Sea card with Versamark ink. I covered it with White Embossing Powder and set it using a Heat Tool. I angle cut the end and added the piece to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Branching Out stamp set and dies used with the metallic Embossing Powders to make a pretty Christmas card – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

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A pretty pink birthday card made using the Branching Out stamp set from Stampin' Up! and an unusual colour combination.

Pink Pine Birthday Card

Posted on September 21, 2025September 15, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing pink pine birthday card made using the lovely Branching Out stamp set.

Colours used to make this card are:

To recreate the pink pine birthday card, you will need:

Berry Burst card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Blackberry Bliss card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼”
Blackberry Bliss card – 2½” by 2½”
Basic White card – 2” by 2”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” for the inside

The branch was stamped across the Basic White panel measuring 5” by 3¼” using Blackberry Bliss ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Branching Out stamp set used with an unusual colour combination to create a pretty pink birthday card.

Using Berry Burst ink I stamped the pine needles. Each was then stamped again in 2^nd generation Berry Burst ink, slightly offset giving a fuller look to the sprigs.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Branching Out stamp set used with an unusual colour combination to create a pretty pink birthday card.

Dots in Cloud Cover ink were added to pull the design together. The stamped panel was then adhered to the Blackberry Bliss layer, and a piece of White Ribbon was wrapped around the panel before it was glued to the Berry Burst card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Branching Out stamp set used with an unusual colour combination to create a pretty pink birthday card.

The sentiment was stamped with blackberry Bliss ink onto the square of Basic White card. This was die cut using the Spotlight on Nature Dies. I die cut a slightly larger circle from the square of Blackberry Bliss card and adhered the sentiment to it. I added the circle to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Branching Out stamp set used with an unusual colour combination to create a pretty pink birthday card.

A ribbon bow and a trio of Iridescent Faceted Gems completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Branching Out stamp set used with an unusual colour combination to create a pretty pink birthday card.

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A snowy branches Christmas card made using the gorgeous Branching Out stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Snowy Branches card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Posted on September 13, 2025September 4, 2025 by Mo Rootes

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The gorgeous Branching Out stamp set used to make a snowy branches Christmas card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop where we are sharing projects showcasing something from the September – December Mini Catalogue. I have made a pretty card using the Branching Out stamp set and some ink blending.

Colours used to make this card are:

To recreate the snowy branches card, you will need:

Gorgeous Grape card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 5” by ¼” x 2
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

The thin strips of Basic White card were adhered, at an angle, to the Gorgeous Grape card front and the excess trimmed off.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The gorgeous Branching Out stamp set used to make a snowy branches Christmas card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

I stamped the largest branch, in Secret Sea ink onto the 5” by 3¼” piece of Basic White card. I partially inked it up again and stamped it joining onto the original branch.

The pine needles were then stamped using the same ink. I used the smaller trio and the single leaf images.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The gorgeous Branching Out stamp set used to make a snowy branches Christmas card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Using a Blending Brush I added Fresh Freesia ink to the lower third of the stamped panel. Next, I blended on Highland Heather ink and finally Gorgeous Grape ink bringing this down the sides and along the bottom of the panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The gorgeous Branching Out stamp set used to make a snowy branches Christmas card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

A drop of Whisper White refill was placed on a clear block and a tiny drop of water added to loosen it. With a Water Painter I painted a little white ink onto the pine needle images and stamped over the darker leaves to give the effect of snow. I added a little more water to the ink and used it to add splatter to the panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The gorgeous Branching Out stamp set used to make a snowy branches Christmas card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Tractor & Co stamp set was stamped in the lower right corner in Secret Sea ink. The whole piece was then glued to the 5⅛” by 3⅜” panel of Basic White card before being mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The gorgeous Branching Out stamp set used to make a snowy branches Christmas card – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

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A thank you card featuring pine boughs made using the Branching Out stamp set and co-ordinating Dies from Stampin' Up!

Branching Out Thank You Card

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

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Dreams blog hop where we are sharing projects inspired by leaves. I have used the pretty Branching Out stamp set to make my card, I think pine needles count as leaves, don’t you?

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the branching out card, you will need:

Gray Granite card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Lost Lagoon card – 4¾” by 3½”
Basic White card – 4½” by 3¼”
Pecan Pie card – 1¼” by ½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” for the inside

I stamped the trio of leaves in the upper left and lower right corners of the Gray Granite card front with Gray Granite ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Branching Out stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make a thank you card featuring pine boughs – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

Using the Branching Out Dies, I die cut a label from the panel of Lost Lagoon and a smaller label from the smaller panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Branching Out stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make a thank you card featuring pine boughs – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

On the white label, I stamped the larger branch with Gray Granite ink. The leaves were stamped with Lost Lagoon ink.

I added the small pinecones with Pecan Pie ink. The labels were then glued together and mounted onto the Gray Granite card base on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Branching Out stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make a thank you card featuring pine boughs – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Inspiring Imperfections stamp set, was stamped on the small piece of Pecan Pie card with Versamark ink. I covered the ink with White Embossing Powder and set it using my Heat Tool before being added to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Branching Out stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make a thank you card featuring pine boughs – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

A trio of Dappled Dots from my stash finished the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Branching Out stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make a thank you card featuring pine boughs – Stamping Dreams Blog Hop

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