A trio of cards made for my April 2026 classes using the Lovely Arrangements stamp set and co-ordinating dies from Stampin' Up!

Lovely Arrangements Classes

Posted on April 9, 2026April 3, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stampin Dreams Blog Hop where we are sharing birthday cards. Fortuitously, today is the last of my March classes where we have been making birthday cards using the gorgeous Lovely Arrangements stamp set and dies.

Colours used to make these cards are:

Pop Out Accordion Card

Thick Basic White card base – 8” by 5⅞”” scored on the long-side at 2”, 4” and 6”
Cloud Cover- 5¾” by 1⅞” x 4
Thick Basic White base – 3” by 6” scored at 3”
Secret Sea – 2⅞” by 2 ⅞” x 2
Basic White 2¾” by 2¾” x 2
Scrap Basic White

The 4 pieces of Cloud Cover card were placed in a row, butted up against each other. The leafy sprig was then randomly stamped all over the panels with Cloud Cover ink. The stamped panels were then adhered to the larger Thick White card base, one in each of the sections.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lovely Arrangements stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make a trio of cards for my April 2026 classes

The sentiment, from the Simply Said stamp set was stamped in Secret Sea ink onto one of the squares of Basic White card. I added a swirl of Cloud Cover ink using a Blending Brush before gluing the panel to the Secret Sea square and then to the other piece of Thick Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lovely Arrangements stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make a trio of cards for my April 2026 classes

A little Cloud Cover ink was then added to the remaining Basic White square before it was glued to the remaining Secret Sea square and then to the other side of the Thick Basic White panel.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lovely Arrangements stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make a trio of cards for my April 2026 classes

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.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lovely Arrangements stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make a trio of cards for my April 2026 classes

The flowers were stamped on scrap Basic White card with Secret Sea ink and the leaves with Granny Apple Green ink. These were then cut out using the Lovely Arrangements dies. I added colour to the flowers with Petal Pink Blends Pens. These were then added to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lovely Arrangements stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make a trio of cards for my April 2026 classes

Petal Pink Flowers Card

Granny Apple Green card – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Secret Sea – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Lovely Blossoms dsp – 4” by ¾”
Cloud Cover – 3¾” by ¾”
Cloud Cover – 3” by ⅜”
Scrap Basic White

We ran the 5⅛” by 3⅜” panel of Basic White card through the Cut & Emboss machine with the Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder and adhered it to the Secret Sea layer and then to the Granny Apple Green card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lovely Arrangements stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make a trio of cards for my April 2026 classes

We die cut a row of circles from the piece of Cloud Cover card measuring 3¾” by ¾” and adhered it to the back of the piece of Lovely Blossoms dsp and then glued it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lovely Arrangements stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make a trio of cards for my April 2026 classes

The sentiment, from the Simply Said stamp set was stamped in Secret Sea ink onto the small strip of Cloud Cover card which was then added to the dsp panel and the flowers and leaves tucked around it.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lovely Arrangements stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make a trio of cards for my April 2026 classes

Pair of White Flowers Card

Thick Basic White – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾”
Secret Sea – 3 ¾” by 2½”
Cloud Cover card – 3” by ⅜”
Scrap Basic White

We ran the 5⅛” by 3⅜” panel of Basic White card through the Cut & Emboss machine with the Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder and adhered it to the Thick Basic White card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lovely Arrangements stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make a trio of cards for my April 2026 classes

From the piece of Secret Sea card, we die cut the panel of circles and adhered it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lovely Arrangements stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make a trio of cards for my April 2026 classes

The flowers were stamped on scrap Basic White card with Secret Sea ink and the leaves with Granny Apple Green ink. These were then cut out using the Lovely Arrangements dies. These were then added to the card front. On Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lovely Arrangements stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make a trio of cards for my April 2026 classes

The sentiment, from the Simply Said stamp set was stamped in Secret Sea ink onto the small strip of Cloud Cover card which was then added to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lovely Arrangements stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make a trio of cards for my April 2026 classes

I hope you like these cards.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Lovely Arrangements stamp set and co-ordinating dies used to make a trio of cards for my April 2026 classes

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A pretty greeting card featuring a pot full of plants and made using the Help Me Grow stamp set and dies and the Everyday Arches dies from Stampin' Up!

Pot Full Of Flowers Card

Posted on March 17, 2026March 16, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing a pretty card featuring a pot full of flowers made using the Help Me Grow stamp set and dies.

Colours used to make this card are:

I created the pot of flowers card using the following supplies:

Fresh Freesia card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” on the long side
Fresh Freesia – 5 ½” or 3 ¾”
Mossy Meadow – 4¾” by 3½”
Basic White – 4½” by 3¼”
Basic White – ⅞” by ⅜”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” for the inside
Scrap Basic White, Granny Apple Green and Mossy Meadow

I embossed the panel of Fresh Freesia card using the Forever Plaid Embossing Folder. I wrapped a length of retired Lemon Lolly Twine around the panel, securing it on the back with Sellotape before adhering it to the Fresh Freesia card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Help Me Grow stamp and dies used with the Everyday Arches dies to make a pretty greeting card featuring a pot full of plants

On scrap Basic White card, I stamped the flowerpot. I inked it with Cajun Craze ink, stamped off once on scrap paper and added Mossy Meadow ink with a Sponge Dauber to the right side before stamping it onto scrap Basic White card. The pot was then die cut using the Help Me Grow dies. I used the craft knife attachment for the Take Your Pick Tool to cut a slit in the top of the plant pot and

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Help Me Grow stamp set and dies used with the Everyday Arches dies to make a pretty greeting card featuring a pot full of plants

From the smaller panel of Basic White I die cut an arch using the Everyday Arches dies. I also die cut a larger arch from the panel of Mossy Meadow card. These were glued together and added to the card front on Mini Glue Dots.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Help Me Grow stamp set and dies used with the Everyday Arches dies to make a pretty greeting card featuring a pot full of plants

From scrap Mossy Meadow card, I die cut the leafy sprig. I also die cut a leafy spray, from the Greenery Lane dies, from scrap Granny Apple Green card. These were tucked into the slit of the flowerpot. The pot and leaves were then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Help Me Grow stamp set and dies used with the Everyday Arches dies to make a pretty greeting card featuring a pot full of plants

Using flower dies from the Help Me Grow and Greenery Lane sets I die cut flowers from scrap Lemon Lolly and Fresh Freesia card. These were added with Mini Glue Dots and Antique Pearls added to the centres of the Lemon Lolly flowers.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Help Me Grow stamp set and dies used with the Everyday Arches dies to make a pretty greeting card featuring a pot full of plants

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Petals of Beauty Stamp-a-Stack

Posted on March 9, 2026March 2, 2026 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing the cards I designed for my March Stamp-A-Stack using the gorgeous Petals of Beauty stamp set and co-ordinating dies. I designed 10 cards, and the ladies make 2 of each design.

Colours used to make these cards are:

Each attendee’s pack contained the Petals of Beauty stamp set and dies. A pack of 2024 – 2026 In Color Flat Pearls, 5 ink spots filled with Pool Party, Soft Sea Foam, Petunia Pop, Timid Tiger, Night of Navy inks, 20 Envelopes, 20 card bases and all the layers, embossed and die cut pieces to create the cards.

Card 1 – Collage Birthday Wishes

Petunia Pop card bases – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” x 2
Basic White – 5” by 3¼” x 2
Night of Navy – 4½” by ½” x 2
Basic White – 4½” by ½” x 2
Basic White label x 2 – die cut with Nested Essentials
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – for the inside

10 cards designed for my March 2026 Stamp-a-Stack using the Petals of Beauty stamp set and Petals of Beauty dies used with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder all from Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Petals of Beauty stamp set and Petals of Beauty dies used with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder to make a 10 cards for my March 2026 Stamp-a-Stack

Stamp the large solid floral image, randomly all over the 5” by 3¼” piece of Basic White with Pool Party ink. Stamp the small outline floral image, randomly all over with Night of Navy ink. Add the flower centres to the Night of Navy flowers with Petunia Pop ink. Glue the Night of Navy strip to the left side, add the White strip and glue to card front. Stamp sentiment in Night of Navy onto die cut rectangle – add to card front on Dimensionals

Card 2 – Faux Silk

Pool Party card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” x 2
Night of Navy – 5¼” by 3½” x 2
Basic White – 5” by 3¼” x 2
Adhesive Sheet – 5” by 3¼” x 2
White Tissue Paper – minimum of 5½” by 3¾” x 2
Basic White label x 2 die cut with Nested Essentials dies
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” x 2- for the inside

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Petals of Beauty stamp set and Petals of Beauty dies used with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder to make a 10 cards for my March 2026 Stamp-a-Stack

Stamp the outline of the small floral image, randomly all over the 5¼” by 3½ piece of Basic White with Pool Party ink. Stamp the large outline floral image, randomly all over with Night of Navy ink. Add the flower centres to all flowers with Petunia Pop ink. Apply Adhesive Sheet to the front of the stamped panel. Screw up the piece of tissue paper, open out but DON’T smooth out fully. Use to cover the exposed adhesive sheet pressing down the wrinkles and rubbing over the image.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Petals of Beauty stamp set and Petals of Beauty dies used with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder to make a 10 cards for my March 2026 Stamp-a-Stack

Fold excess tissue paper to the back and glue down. Glue to the Night of Navy layer and then to card base. Stamp the sentiment onto die cut label with Night of Navy ink add to card front on Dimensionals.

Card 3 – Flowers on Embossed Background

Soft Sea Foam card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛” x 2
Petunia Pop – 5⅛” by 3⅜” x 2
Basic White – 5” by 3¼” x 2 – embossed
Basic White – 1⅞” by ⅜” x 2
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” x 2- for the inside
Scrap Basic White

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Petals of Beauty stamp set and Petals of Beauty dies used with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder to make a 10 cards for my March 2026 Stamp-a-Stack

Glue the embossed panel to the Petunia Pop layer and then to the Soft Sea Foam card base. Stamp the outline of the large flower with Petunia Pop ink onto scrap Basic White card then stamp the solid flower in Petunia Pop ink – stamped off once over top. Add the flower centre with Navy ink. Stamp the outline small flower with Night of Navy ink onto scrap Basic White card. Add the solid flower over top in Night of Navy – stamped off once or twice, you choose. Add the flower centres with Petunia Pop ink. Stamp leafy spray in Soft Sea Foam ink on scrap Basic White card. Die cut all the images.

Glue blue flower and leafy spray to card front and add pink flower on Dimensionals. Stamp the sentiment in Petunia Pop ink on the strip of white and add to card front.

Card 4 – Floral Birthday

Timid Tiger card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” x 2
Night of Navy – 5⅛” by 3⅜” x 2
Basic White – 5” by 3¼” x 2
Basic White label – die cut with Nested Essentials x 2
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾”” x 2 for the inside

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Petals of Beauty stamp set and Petals of Beauty dies used with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder to make a 10 cards for my March 2026 Stamp-a-Stack

Stamp the Outline large Flower with Timid Tiger ink on the smaller White card panel

Stamp the solid large flower in Timid Tiger ink – stamped off once. Add the flower centre with Navy ink. Stamp the outline small flower with Petunia Pop ink, add the solid small flower in Petunia Pop ink – stamped off once and add flower centre with Navy ink.

Stamp the leafy sprig against each flower with Soft Sea Foam ink. Add the trio of small flowers randomly with Night of Navy ink. Glue the stamped panel to the Night of Navy layer then to the card front. Stamp the sentiment on the label with Night of Navy ink. Add on Dimensionals.

Card 5 – Double Orange Flowers

Petunia Pop card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” x 2
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” – x 4 – 2 for the inside
Timid Tiger – 5⅛” by 3⅜” – x 2
Basic White – 5” by 3¼”
Soft Sea Foam – 3¾” by 2”
Vellum – 4” by 1¾”
Scrap Basic White

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Petals of Beauty stamp set and Petals of Beauty dies used with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder to make a 10 cards for my March 2026 Stamp-a-Stack

Stamp the Cluster of small flowers down the left-hand edge of the smaller Basic White panel with Soft Sea Foam ink. Stamp the sentiment in the bottom right corner in Petunia Pop ink.

Glue the panel to the Timid Tiger Layer and then to the Petunia Pop card front.

Stamp the leaf in Soft Sea Foam ink on the Soft Sea Foam card and add the panel to the card front on Dimensionals. Die cut the Vellum Leaf and tuck behind.

Stamp the Outline large & small Flower with Timid Tiger ink on the scrap White card and add the solid flowers in Timid Tiger ink – stamped off once. Add the flower centres with Petunia Pop ink. Die cut the flowers and add to the card front.

Card 6 – Inter-layered Leaves

Night of Navy card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” x 2
Soft Sea Foam – 5⅛” by 3⅜” x 2
Basic White – 5” by 3¼” x 2 – Embossed using Timeworn Type Embossing Folder
Basic White labels x 2 – die cut with Nested Essentials Dies
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – for the inside
Soft Sea Foam, Pool Party & Night of Navy 8¼” by 3½” piece of each

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Petals of Beauty stamp set and Petals of Beauty dies used with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder to make a 10 cards for my March 2026 Stamp-a-Stack

Die cut 2 leafy sprigs in each of the three colours. Glue the leafy sprigs onto the embossed panels and trim off the excess. Glue the panel to the Soft Sea Foam layer and then to the Night of Navy card base. Stamp the sentiment in Night of Navy ink onto the die cut label and add to card front on Dimensionals.

Card 7 – Petunia Petals Flowers

Timid Tiger card bases – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” x 2
Petunia Pop – 5⅞” by 2” x 2
Basic White – 5⅞” by ⅜” x 4
Basic White – Circles x 2 – die cut using the Spotlight on Nature Dies
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – for the inside
Scrap Basic White

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Petals of Beauty stamp set and Petals of Beauty dies used with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder to make a 10 cards for my March 2026 Stamp-a-Stack

Stamp the cluster of small flowers in a row, ½” from the top and bottom of the Timid Tiger card front. Stamp the large solid flower in Petunia Pop ink onto the Petunia Pop card. Glue a strip of White on either side and glue to the Timid Tiger card front. Stamp the sentiment with Night of Navy ink onto the die cut circle and add to the card front on Dimensionals.

Stamp the Outline large & small Flower with Petunia Pop ink on the scrap White card, add the solid flowers in Timid Tiger ink – stamped off once. Add the flower centres with Night of Navy ink. Stamp the solid leaf image in stamped off Soft Sea Foam on scrap White card and add the ‘veining’ in full strength Soft Sea Foam. Die cut the flowers and leaves and add to the card front.

Card 8 – Paper-Pieced Leaves

1 Night of Navy and 1 Pool Party card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
1 Night of Navy and 1 Pool Party layer – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White – 5” by 3¼” x 2
Night of Navy and Pool Party – 4⅜” by 1¾” x 2 with Adhesive Sheet applied to the back
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – for the inside

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Petals of Beauty stamp set and Petals of Beauty dies used with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder to make a 10 cards for my March 2026 Stamp-a-Stack

Die cut the leafy spray from the smaller pieces of Pool Party and Night of Navy card with adhesive on the back. Adhere the outline leafy spray, one on each piece of 5” by 3¼” Basic White card. Piece the leaf shapes into the spaces of both cards. Stamp the sentiment in Night of Navy ink. Adhere the white panels to the Navy or Pool Party layers then to the opposite colour card base.

Card 9 – Double Petunia Pop Flowers

Soft Sea Foam card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” x 2
Soft Sea Foam – 5⅜” by 3⅝” – embossed with Timeworn Type Embossing Folder and cut in half at an angle
Night of Navy – 5⅞” by ⅛” x 2
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” x 4 – 2 for the inside
Scrap Basic White & Night of Navy

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Petals of Beauty stamp set and Petals of Beauty dies used with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder to make a 10 cards for my March 2026 Stamp-a-Stack

Adhere the embossed panel to one of the Basic White pieces, add the strip of Night of Navy card along the top edge and glue the whole panel to the Soft Sea Foam card base.

Stamp the Outline large & small Flower with Petunia Pop ink on the scrap White card, add the solid image in Petunia Pop ink – stamped off once. Add the flower centres with Night of Navy ink. Stamp the solid leaf image in Soft Sea Foam on scrap White card. Die cut the flowers and leaves and 2 veining pieces in Night of Navy. Add the flowers to the card front and tuck the leaves and veining behind. Stamp the sentiment in Navy ink.

Card 10 – Outline Flowers

Pool Party card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” x 2
Timid Tiger – 5⅛” by 3⅜” x 2
Basic White – 5” by 3¼” x 2
Petunia Pop – 5” by ⅜” x 4
Basic White – 5 ½” by 3 ¾” x 2 – for the inside
Basic White – 7¼” by 3” – with Adhesive Sheet
Scrap Basic White with Adhesive Sheet
Scrap Basic White

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Petals of Beauty stamp set and Petals of Beauty dies used with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder to make a 10 cards for my March 2026 Stamp-a-Stack

Stamp the outline large & small flowers, randomly on the 7” by 3” Basic White panel. The large in Petunia Pop and the small in Timid Tiger – see picture below.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Petals of Beauty stamp set and Petals of Beauty dies used with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder to make a 10 cards for my March 2026 Stamp-a-Stack

Die cut the outline of 2 large and 2 small flowers from the stamped panel. From scrap Basic White die cut 2 outline flowers. Adhere them together and add the patterned piece on top. Repeat this with the smaller flowers. Randomly stamp the cluster of small flowers in Pool Party ink onto the smaller panel of White. Glue stamped panel to the Timid Tiger layer.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Petals of Beauty stamp set and Petals of Beauty dies used with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder to make a 10 cards for my March 2026 Stamp-a-Stack

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A floral thank you card made using the pretty Lifetime of Love and Layered Thoughts stamp sets from Stampin' Up!

Lifetime of Love Card

Posted on April 20, 2025May 11, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Here is a pretty Spring themed card made using the Lifetime of Love and Layered Thoughts stamp sets, both coming on the 6^th May in the new Annual Catalogue.

Colours used to make this card are:

To recreate the lifetime of love card, you will need:

Lemon Lolly card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – rounded upper right corner
Granny Apple Green card – 5⅜” by 3 ⅝” – rounded upper right corner
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3½” – rounded upper right corner
Basic Black card – 3½” by 1”
Basic White card – 3½” by ⅞”
Basic Black card – 1⅜” by ½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper right corner – for the inside

Using masking paper, I masked off a 1” strip across the 5¼” by 3½” panel of Basic White card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Lifetime of Love and Layered Thoughts stamp sets used to make a floral thank you card

The flowers and leaves were stamped above and below the masked area making sure to stamp the flower bases onto the Masking Paper. I used Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Lifetime of Love and Layered Thoughts stamp sets used to make a floral thank you card

I used the following Blends Pens to colour the flowers and leaves – Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lolly, Granny Apple Green and Crumb Cake. The Masking Tape was then removed.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Lifetime of Love and Layered Thoughts stamp sets used to make a floral thank you card

The sentiment, from the Layered Thoughts stamp set was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto the 3½” by ⅞” strip of Basic White card. I glued this piece to the Basic Black strip and added it to the card on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Lifetime of Love and Layered Thoughts stamp sets used to make a floral thank you card

The word ‘you’ was stamped on the small piece of Basic Black card with Versamark ink, covered with White Embossing Powder and set with my Heat Tool. I added it to the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The pretty Lifetime of Love and Layered Thoughts stamp sets used to make a floral thank you card

A trio of Iridescent Faceted Gems completed the card.

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My swap cards for OnStage in Rotterdam made using the Encircled In Nature stamp set and co-ordinating Dies from Stampin' Up!

Spring Themed Swaps for Onstage in Rotterdam

Posted on March 15, 2024March 6, 2024 by Mo Rootes

The cards I am sharing today are those I designed as my swaps for OnStage Live in Rotterdam. I used the lovely Encircled in Nature to make a pretty Spring themed card.

Colours used in these cards are:

To recreate the Spring themed cards. You will need:

Card bases – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” – I used Lemon Lolly & Flirty Flamingo
Pebbled Path card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White card – 5¼” by 3¾”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

I stamped the circular wreath image onto the 5¼” by 3¾” panel of Basic White card using Pebbled Path ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Encircled In Nature stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make my swap cards for OnStage in Rotterdam

Using a Stencil I had previously die cut using the largest of the circular Stylish Shapes Dies – the negative circle fits beautifully over the stamped wreath – I inked in the Pool Party back drop with a Blending Brush.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Encircled In Nature stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make my swap cards for OnStage in Rotterdam

I tied a bow using two of the 3 color Baker’s Twine, Lemon Lolly and Flirty Flamingo. The bow as adhered to the wreath using a Mini Glue Dot.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Encircled In Nature stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make my swap cards for OnStage in Rotterdam

The sentiment was then stamped in Pebbled Path ink at the bottom of the inked panel,

Using Memento Tuxedo Black ink, I stamped the floral image from the Encircled in Nature stamp set onto scrap Basic White card. I coloured the image in using the following Blends Pens – Lemon Lolly, Flirty Flamingo, Blackberry Bliss, Granny Apple Green and Crumb Cake. I die cut the image using the Encircled in Nature Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Encircled In Nature stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make my swap cards for OnStage in Rotterdam

The die cut piece was then added to the bottom of the wreath on Dimensionals. The whole piece was then adhered to the Pebbled Path layer and then to a card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Encircled In Nature stamp set and co-ordinating Dies used to make my swap cards for OnStage in Rotterdam

If you swapped with me, thank you.

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3 pretty cards including a vertical easel card made for July 2023 classes using the Cheerful Daisies stamp set and dies by Stampin' Up!

Cheerful Daisies Class Projects

Posted on July 14, 2023July 10, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing the 3 cards I designed for my July classes using the Cheerful Daisies stamp set and dies.

Colours used in these projects are;

Vertical Easel Daisies card

Pebbled Path card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛” & 2 1/16”
Bubble Bath 5⅝” & 1⅞” x 2
Bubble Bath – 5⅞” by 1⅛”
Moody Mauve – 5¾” by 1”
Basic White – 4” by 2½”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White, Bubble Bath, Moody Mauve & Granny Apple Green

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cheerful Daisies stamp set and dies used to make 3 pretty cards, including a vertical easel card for July 2023 classes

We stamped the daisy image on the large Basic White panel and adhered it inside the card using multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cheerful Daisies stamp set and dies used to make 3 pretty cards, including a vertical easel card for July 2023 classes

Using the Twisted Rope 3D Embossing Folder we embossed both the 5⅝” & 1⅞” panels of Bubble Bath cardstock and the 5¾” by 1” panel of Moody Mauve card. The Bubble Bath panels were glued to the front of the card base and the Moody Mauve panel was adhered to the remaining piece of Bubble Bath card and adhered to the inside of the card along the right-hand edge.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cheerful Daisies stamp set and dies used to make 3 pretty cards, including a vertical easel card for July 2023 classes

A label was die cut from Scrap Basic White card and adhered to the card front using folded 4 tabs created from ¼” strips of Bubble Bath card. These strips were folded in half and the folded edge placed against the central score line. 2 strips were placed on each side.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cheerful Daisies stamp set and dies used to make 3 pretty cards, including a vertical easel card for July 2023 classes

The trio of daisies were die cut from scrap Basic White card. The solid back of each flower were die cut from Moody Mauve card and adhered behind the white flowers with liquid glue. The whole piece was then added to the Basic White label panel using liquid glue.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cheerful Daisies stamp set and dies used to make 3 pretty cards, including a vertical easel card for July 2023 classes

The detailed daisies were then die cut from scrap basic white card. We used a Sponge Dauber to add Moody Mauve ink to the centre of the die cut before adhering them to the daisies. We stamped the large daisy centre in Moody Mauve ink and added Bubble Bath ink with a Dauber before adding it to the daisy piece on a Dimensional.

Leaves were die cut from scrap Granny Apple Green card and tucked in around the flowers.

The sentiment from the Love For You stamp set was stamped in Pebbled Path ink onto the strip of Moody Mauve. We flagged the ends and added the sentiment to the card front.

Single Daisy card

Moody Mauve card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Bubble Bath – 5½” by 4”
Basic White – 5” by 3½”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Bubble Bath – ⅜” strip

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cheerful Daisies stamp set and dies used to make 3 pretty cards, including a vertical easel card for July 2023 classes

Using the trio of small flowers image we stamped all around the edge of the Moody Mauve card front in Moody Mauve ink

We die cut a label from the 5” by 3½” piece of Basic White card and stamped the outline of the large daisy flower in Moody Mauve ink towards the top of the panel. The infill image was then stamped with Bubble Bath ink. The stem and leaves were added in Granny Apple Green ink. This piece was then glued to a larger label die cut from the panel of Bubble Bath card. The whole piece was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

The sentiment was stamped in Moody Mauve ink onto the strip of Bubble Bath card. The sentiment was then cut apart and added to the card front with liquid glue.

Simply Stamped Daisies card

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Pebbled Path – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White – 5” by 3¼”
Scrap Moody Mauve

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cheerful Daisies stamp set and dies used to make 3 pretty cards, including a vertical easel card for July 2023 classes

Using Pebbled Path ink, we randomly stamped the outline large daisy all over the Basic White layer. The flower centres were then added using Moody Mauve ink, The panel was then glued to the Pebbled Path panel and then to the Thick Basic White card front.

A label was die cut from scrap Moody Mauve card. The sentiment was stamped onto the label in Pebbled Path ink and added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cheerful Daisies stamp set and dies used to make 3 pretty cards, including a vertical easel card for July 2023 classes

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3 cards, including a shadow box card made for April 2023 classes using the Sending Smiles and Watercolor Shapes stamp sets by Stampin' Up!

Sending Smiles Classes

Posted on April 14, 2023April 13, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing the cards made for my April Classes using the Sending Smiles stamp set and Sending Dies.

Colours used in these projects are:

Shadow Box Card

Thick Basic White card base 5¾” by 4⅛x 2”– scored at ½” & 1” on both log sides
Scrap Basic White

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Sending Smiles and Watercolor Shapes stamp sets used to make 3 cards, including a shadow box, for April 2023 classes

Using the Stylish Shapes Dies we cut a circle in the centre panel one of the Thick Basic White card pieces, slightly nearer the top and centred from side to side between the 1” scorelines. The two pieces were placed one on top of the other and drew around the inside of the negative circle, lightly using a pencil.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Sending Smiles and Watercolor Shapes stamp sets used to make 3 cards, including a shadow box, for April 2023 classes

The large circle from the Watercolor Shapes stamp set was inked up, ½ with Granny Apple Green and the other half with Fresh Freesia buy pressing the inkpad directly to the stamp. We stamped it over the pencil circle which was then erased. The sentiment was then stamped onto the circle.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Sending Smiles and Watercolor Shapes stamp sets used to make 3 cards, including a shadow box, for April 2023 classes

The scorelines were folded and burnished, the 1” scoreline inwards and the ½” scoreline outwards. A strip of Tear ‘n Tape applied to the outer two sections of the back panel. The front was then adhered to the back, one side at a time.

A selection of foliage and flowers were stamped onto the scrap Basic White panel and die cut using the Sending Dies. We then arranged the flowers around the aperture.

Circle Daisy Card

Fresh Freesia card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Granny Apple Green – 5⅛” by 3¼”
Basic White – 5⅛” by 3¼”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾”
Fresh Freesia – 3¾” by ¼”

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Sending Smiles and Watercolor Shapes stamp sets used to make 3 cards, including a shadow box, for April 2023 classes

The circle image was inked up in the same way as for the previous card using the same Granny Apple Green and Fresh Freesia inks and stamped towards to top of the smaller Basic White panels.

The leafy sprig was stamped twice, once facing upwards and once facing downwards in Granny Apple Green ink. The flowers were added in Gorgeous Grape ink with centres of Daffodil Delight ink. The stamped panel was then added, off set, to the Granny Apple Green panel with liquid glue.

We stamped the smaller flower in Fresh Freesia ink in the upper left and lower right corners of the Fresh Freesia card front and added the decorated panel overtop on Dimensionals.

The sentiment from the one happy family was stamped in Gorgeous Grape ink onto the strip of Fresh Freesia and added it, trimming the ends, across the card front.

Double Flower card

Granny Apple Green card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Gorgeous Grape – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White – 5¼” by 3½”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾”

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Sending Smiles and Watercolor Shapes stamp sets used to make 3 cards, including a shadow box, for April 2023 classes

The rectangle image was stamped as before onto the smaller panel of Basic White card. The leafy sprig added to one side in Granny Apple Green ink.

The duo of flowers were added in Gorgeous Grape ink with Daffodil Delight centres. The sentiment was added below in Gorgeous Grape ink.

A strip of Parakeet Party Metallic Woven Ribbon was added to the bottom of the panel and secured on the back with Sellotape. The whole panel was the glued to the Gorgeous Grape layer. It was the mounted onto the Granny Apple Green card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Sending Smiles and Watercolor Shapes stamp sets used to make 3 cards, including a shadow box, for April 2023 classes

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3 cards made for my January 2023 classes using the Framed Florets stamp set and dies and the Dainty Flowers dsp by Stampin' Up!

Framed Florets Class Projects

Posted on January 17, 2023January 12, 2023 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing the cards I designed for my January classes using the Framed Florets Bundle and the Dainty Flowers dsp.

Colours used in these projects are:

Embossed Floral card

Fresh Freesia card base 8½” by 4¼”– scored at 4¼”
Dainty Flowers dsp – 3½” by 2½”
Basic White – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Rich Razzleberry 5” by 4”
Basic White oval die cut using the Framed Florets Dies
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Basic White – 3½ by 2¼”

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Framed Florets stamp set and dies and the Dainty Flowers dsp used to make 3 cards for my January 2023 classes

Emboss the 5⅜” by 3⅝” panel of Basic White using the Pretty Petals Embossing Folder. Use Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive glue the piece of Dainty Flowers dsp to the left side of the panel, leaving a tiny border around three side.

Wrap a length of ribbon around to disguise the join and secure on the back with Sellotape. Glue the whole piece to the Fresh Freesia card base. Stamp the sentiment in Rich Razzleberry ink onto the Basic White oval, over to the left side.

Stamp the spray of flowers in Basic Gray ink onto the 3½ by 2¼” panel of Basic White and die cut. Die cut the embossed frame from the panel of Rich Razzleberry card. Place the Rich Razzleberry frame face down and add the stamped white oval, face down inside the frame and add Dimensionals around the edge making sure to place them on the frame and the oval. Add the piece to the card front.

Using the following Blends Pens colour in the spray of flowers – Blackberry Bliss, Fresh Freesia, Daffodil Delight and Old Olive. Add the spray to the right side of the oval with glue.

Add a bow and a trio of Iridescent Rhinestones completed this card.

Famed Sentiment card

Blushing Bride card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” x 2 – one for the inside
Dainty Flowers dsp – 5⅜” by 3⅝
Rich Razzleberry – 5 “ by 4”
Basic White – oval die cut using the Framed Florets Dies
Basic White – 3” by 2”
Scrap Old Olive

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Framed Florets stamp set and dies and the Dainty Flowers dsp used to make 3 cards for my January 2023 classes

Glue the panel of dsp to one of the 5½” by 3¾” panel of Basic White and then to the Blushing Bride card base.

Stamp the s individual flowers in Basic Gray ink onto the small piece of Basic White card and die cut them out. Also die cut the larger frame from Rich Razzleberry card and 2 leafy sprigs from the scrap Old Olive card.

Glue the Rich Razzleberry frame to the card front. Stamp the sentiment onto the die cut white oval and mount the oval inside the frame on Dimensionals.

Trim the bottom off each leafy sprig and glue to the bottom of the oval. Colour the flowers with the Blackberry Bliss Blends Pens and add over the leafy sprigs.

Decorate with a trio of Iridescent Rhinestones.

Punched Oval Card

Rich Razzleberry card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Blushing Bride – 5½” by 3¾”
Dainty Flowers dsp 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Rich Razzleberry card – we used one of the centre ovals from the previous cards.
Basic White – 2¼” by 1½”

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Framed Florets stamp set and dies and the Dainty Flowers dsp used to make 3 cards for my January 2023 classes

Glue the panel of dsp to the Blushing Bride layer. Wrap a length of Sweet Sorbet Woven Metallic Ribbon around the panel, secure on the back with Sellotape.

Glue the panel to the Rich Razzleberry card base.

Stamp the sentiment in Rich Razzleberry ink onto the smallest piece of Basic White card and punch out with the Double Oval Punch. Punch out a scalloped oval from one of the excess ovals from either of the previous cards and glue these together.

Add the sentiment to the card front on Dimensionals.

Complete the card with a ribbon bow and a trio of Iridescent Rhinestones.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Framed Florets stamp set and dies and the Dainty Flowers dsp used to make 3 cards for my January 2023 classes

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Stampin' Up's! Wonderful World stamp set and dsp, one of the Sale-a-Bration offerings, used to make four pretty floral cards.

Wonderful World Floral cards

Posted on July 20, 2022July 15, 2022 by Mo Rootes

I have used the gorgeous Wonderful World dsp to make four pretty cards. All the cards were made using the large flowers which I had fussy cut from the dsp.

Colours used in these projects are:

Iris card

Thick Basic White card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Wonderful World dsp – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 4” by 2¾”
Mossy Meadow card – 6” by ¼” x 2

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The beautiful Wonderful World stamp set and designer series paper by Stampin’ Up! used to make four beautiful cards

I die cut a scalloped rectangle using the Scalloped Contour dies and stamped the sentiment from the Wisteria Wishes stamp set at the bottom in Rich Razzleberry ink.

The fussy cut iris was then added in the centre with liquid adhesive.

The strips of Mossy Meadow card were glued, at an angle to the piece of dsp and the whole piece was glued to the Thick Basic White card front.

The scalloped rectangle was then added to the card front on Dimensionals

I coloured a trio of Classic Matte Dots with a Blackberry Bliss Blends Pen and added them to complete the card.

Periwinkle card

Mossy card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored and folded at 4⅛” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5⅝” by 3⅞” – rounded upper left corner
Wonderful World dsp – 5½” by 3¾” – rounded upper left corner
Basic White card – 5 ½” by 3 ¾” – rounded upper left corner – for the inside
Basic White card – 4” by 2¾”

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The beautiful Wonderful World stamp set and designer series paper by Stampin’ Up! used to make four beautiful cards

The piece of dsp was glued to the larger Basic White panel and wrapped 2 pieces of Parakeet Party Woven Metallic Ribbon around the panel, adhering it on the back with Sellotape. The whole panel was glued to the Mossy Meadow card front.

I die cut a scalloped rectangle using the Scalloped Contour dies and stamped the sentiment from the Cup of Tea stamp set at the bottom in Mossy Meadow ink.

The fussy cut periwinkle flowers were added to the scalloped rectangle and the whole piece mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

The sentiment from the Sending Smiles stamp set was stamped in Mossy Meadow ink onto the strip of Basic White and added to the card front. A trio of 2022 – 2024 In Color Dots completed the card.

Dog Roses card

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The beautiful Wonderful World stamp set and designer series paper by Stampin’ Up! used to make four beautiful cards

The piece of Wonderful World dsp was glued to the Thick Basic White card base.

I die cut a scalloped rectangle using the Scalloped Contour dies and glued the fussy cut dog roses to the centre. The piece was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

A trio of 2021 – 2023 In Color Opal Rounds completed the card.

Columbine Flowers card

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The beautiful Wonderful World stamp set and designer series paper by Stampin’ Up! used to make four beautiful cards

The large piece of dsp was glued to the larger Basic White panel. The strips of dsp were then added across the centre.

I die cut a scalloped rectangle using the Scalloped Contour dies and glued the fussy cut columbine flowers to the centre.

The sentiment, from the Simply Fabulous stamp set was stamped in the bottom left corner in Blackberry Bliss ink. The piece was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The beautiful Wonderful World stamp set and designer series paper by Stampin’ Up! used to make four beautiful cards

A trio of Opal Rounds completed the cards.

Aren’t they lovely?

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Pretty pansy themed cards made for the June Class in the Mail using Stampin' Up! products

Pansy Petals Class In The Mail

Posted on June 15, 2021June 7, 2021 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing the projects I designed for the June class in the mail using the gorgeous Pansy Petals designer Series Paper, Pansy Patch stamp set and Pansy Dies.

Colours used in these projects are:

Pansy Bud card

A pretty pansy themed card made for the June Class in the Mail using Stampin' Up! products

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A sweet pansy card made for the June Class In The Mail and made using the Pansy Petals designer Series Paper

Fresh Freesia card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Evening Evergreen layer – 5½” by 3¾”
Pansy Petals dsp – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Basic White – 5⅜” by 3⅝” – for the inside
Basic White label – die cut using the Scalloped Contours dies
Pansy Petals dsp – die cut flowers, stems & leaves
Evening Evergreen Open Weave Ribbon
Basic White Envelope

Feed the ribbon through either side of the die cut label then add to the panel of dsp with Dimensionals. Secure the ribbon on the back with Sellotape.
Glue the dsp panel to the layer of Evening Evergreen layer and add the panel to the Fresh Freesia card front
Glue the bud to the stem and add to the label with liquid glue, add the leaf.

Two Pansy card

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A sweet pansy card made for the June Class In The Mail and made using the Pansy Petals designer Series Paper

Soft Succulent card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White layer – 5⅜ by 3⅜” x 2 – one for the inside
Pansy Petals dsp – 5⅞” by 1”
Pansy Petals dsp – 5⅞” by ⅜”
Pansy Petals dsp – die cut flowers & leaves
Basic White Envelope
Bumblebee Trinket

Glue the one of the Basic White panels to the card front and add strips of dsp to the card front
Stamp the sentiment in Evening Evergreen ink
Add the Leaves to the card front with glue. Place the die cut flowers on the card front on Dimensionals
Add the sweet Bumblebee Trinket

Trio of Pansies card

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – A sweet pansy card made for the June Class In The Mail and made using the Pansy Petals designer Series Paper

Evening Evergreen card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White layer – 5⅝” by 3⅞” for the inside
Pansy Petals dsp – 5½” by 3¾”
Basic White label die cut using the Scalloped Contours dies
Pansy Petals dsp 4⅛” by ⅜”
Pansy Petals dsp – die cut flowers & leaves
Envelope
Bumblebee Trinket

Add the panel of dsp to the Evening Evergreen card front.
Add the strip of dsp to the card front
Glue the bud to the stem and add to the large scalloped label with a dimensional
Add a large flower and the leaves to the panel with a glue
Place the 2 remaining die cut flowers on the card front on Dimensionals
Add the sweet Bumblebee Trinket

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – Sweet pansy themed cards made for the June Class In The Mail and made using the Pansy Petals designer Series Paper

Such pretty cards, I hope you like them.

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

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