New Home Card

Posted on August 24, 2025August 12, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Here is a new home card made using the Humble Home stamp set which is available in the last chance list at a reduced price.

Colours used to make this card are:

To recreate the new home card, you will need:

Cherry Cobbler card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Secret Sea card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Basic White card – 5” by 3¼”
Balmy Blue card – 3¼” by 2¼”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

Using the Falling Snow background stamp, I stamped the smaller basic White panel with Balmy Blue ink. The stamped panel was then adhered to the Secret Sea panel and then to the Cherry Cobbler card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Humble Home stamp set and co-ordinating Punch used to make a new home card

I die cut a banner from the Balmy Blue card, running the die cut through the Cut & Emboss Machine twice to shorten the banner. I set it aside.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Humble Home stamp set and co-ordinating Punch used to make a new home card

The brick house was stamped on scrap Basic White card using Secret Sea ink. The roof and chimney were stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink and both were punched out with the House Builder Punch which is now retired. They are easy shapes to fussy cut.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Humble Home stamp set and co-ordinating Punch used to make a new home card

I stamped the doors and windows in Cherry Cobbler and balmy Blue ink on scrap Basic White card and fussy cut the images out. The house was the adhered together and added to the die cut banner on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Humble Home stamp set and co-ordinating Punch used to make a new home card

I stamped the sentiment in Secret Sea ink on scrap Basic White card. The word ‘new’ was from the Cutest Onsie stamp set and the word ‘home’ from the Humble Home stamp set. I trimmed it down and glued it behind the banner before I added the whole piece to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Humble Home stamp set and co-ordinating Punch used to make a new home card

A trio of retired dots finished the card.

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A water-coloured herby cocktail card made using the Cheers & Sips stamp set and dies with the Nested Essentials dies, all from Stampin' Up!

Herby Cocktail card – Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Posted on August 2, 2025July 21, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Stamping with Friends Blog Hop – 1

Hello and welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop where we are sharing something we have been working on recently. I have chosen to share a card made using the Cheers & Sips stamp set and Dies.

Colours used to make this card are:

To recreate the herby cocktail card, you will need:

Gray Granite card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Gray Granite card – 5¾” by 3¾”
Strawberry Slush card – 5¼” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 5” by 2½”
Basic White card- 5½” by 3¾” for the inside
Scrap Basic White, Basic Black and Fluid 100 card

I embossed the panel of Gray Granite card using the Corrugated Embossing Folder and set it to one side.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cheers & Sips stamp set and dies used with the Nested Essentials dies used to make a water-coloured herby cocktail card

Using the Nested Essentials Dies I die cut two labels, the larger from the Strawberry Slush card and the smaller from the 5” by 2½” piece of Basic White card. Glued the Strawberry Slush label to the embossed Gray Granite layer and wrapped a length of White Baker’s Twine around the whole piece and glued the panel to the Gray Granite card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cheers & Sips stamp set and dies used with the Nested Essentials dies used to make a water-coloured herby cocktail card

Using the ‘ground’ image from the Scenic Adventure stamp set, I stamped in Gray Granite ink along the bottom of the Basic White label. This was then glued to the Strawberry Slush label.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cheers & Sips stamp set and dies used with the Nested Essentials dies used to make a water-coloured herby cocktail card

I die cut a glass from scrap Fluid 100 card using the Cheers & Sips Dies. Using a Water Painter I added water to the die cut piece then dropped on colour, first Peach Pie then Strawberry Slush. Love the ombre look I achieved. I added the glass to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cheers & Sips stamp set and dies used with the Nested Essentials dies used to make a water-coloured herby cocktail card

On scrap Basic White card, I stamped a selection of leaves onto scrap Basic White card. I coloured the leaves using the following Blends Pens – Peach Pie, Lemon Lime Twist & Mossy Meadow. I die cut the leaves and tucked them behind the glass using Mini Glue Dots or Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Cheers & Sips stamp set and dies used with the Nested Essentials dies used to make a water-coloured herby cocktail card

The sentiment was stamped on scrap Basic Black card with Versamark ink, covered with White Embossing Powder and set using my Heat Tools. I trimmed it down before adding it to the card front.

A twine bow and a trio of Starburst Sequins completed the card.

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The Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder and the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set used with the carved in burnt wood technique to make an anniversary card - Ink, Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Sunflowers Carved in Burnt Wood – Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop

Posted on July 12, 2025July 3, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop where we sharing projects made using online exclusive products. I have used the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder with the carved wood technique to make a dramatic anniversary card.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the sunflower carved in burnt wood card, you will need:

Very Vanilla card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Early Espresso card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Very Vanilla card – 5¼” by 3½”
Very Vanilla card – 4¼” by 2½”

I embossed the Very Vanilla panel with the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder.

An anniversary card made using the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder, the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set and the carved in burnt wood technique from Stampin' Up!

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder and the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set used with the carved in burnt wood technique to make an anniversary card – Ink, Stamp. Share Blog Hop

With the embossed (raised side) facing down I dragged the Crumb Cake ink pad across the panel. Next, I dragged the Pecan Pie ink and across the panel and finally the Early Espresso ink pad. This builds up the depth of colour and gives the burnt look to the background.

Using a Sponge Dauber I coloured the flower petals with Darling Duckling ink. I added Crushed Curry ink to the base of each petal to add depth. The flower centres were coloured with Sponge Daubers using Calypso Coral and Cajun Craze ink.

Mossy Meadow ink was used to add ink to the leaves. The embossed panel was then glued to the Early Espresso layer and then to the Very Vanilla card base.

The sentiment, from the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set was stamped in Mossy Meadow ink in the centre of the 4¼” by 2½” piece of Very Vanilla card. I die cut the sentiment using the Nested Essentials Dies and added it to the card front on Dimensionals.

A trio of Gold Textured Adhesive-backed Dots finished the card.

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A pretty get well card made using the Kintsugi Inspirations designer series paper used with the Hugs and Healing stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Get Well Kintsugi card

Posted on June 26, 2025June 17, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing a pretty, get well kintsugi themed card made using a sketch and the Kintsugi Inspirations designer series paper.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the get well kintsugi card, you will need:

Thick Basic card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Kintsugi Inspirations dsp – 4½” by 2¾”
Kintsugi Inspirations dsp – 3” by 2¼”
Basic White card – 3¼” by 2¼”
Basic White card – 1⅝” by ½”
Scrap Kintsugi Inspirations dsp

The larger piece of Kintsugi Inspirations designer series paper (dsp was glued to the front of the Thick Basic White card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Kintsugi Inspirations designer series paper used with the Hugs and Healing stamp set to make a pretty get well card

From the smaller piece of designer series paper I die cut a stitched rectangle using the Nested Essentials dies. This was added to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Kintsugi Inspirations designer series paper used with the Hugs and Healing stamp set to make a pretty get well card

Using the same set of dies I cut a stitched banner from the 3¼” by 2¼” piece of Basic White card which was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Kintsugi Inspirations designer series paper used with the Hugs and Healing stamp set to make a pretty get well card

The beautiful bowl was die cut from scrap Kintsugi Inspirations dsp. I also die cut one of the pretty flowers from the same scrap dsp and added a little colour using the Petal Pink and Lost Lagoon Blends Pens. These pieces were then glued to the die cut stitched banner.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Kintsugi Inspirations designer series paper used with the Hugs and Healing stamp set to make a pretty get well card

I stamped the sentiment, from the Hugs & Healing stamp set with Misty Moonlight ink onto the small piece of Basic White card. I added a Gold Twisted Thread Bow to the card front and added the sentiment overtop.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Kintsugi Inspirations designer series paper used with the Hugs and Healing stamp set to make a pretty get well card

A trio of Tinsel Gems – from the 3 pack to complete the card.

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A pretty best wishes card made using the Perennial Lavender designer series paper and With You In Mind stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Perennial Lavender card – Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

Posted on May 10, 2025May 11, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop where we are being inspired by a sketch. I have used the With You In Mind stamp set and the Perennial Lavender dsp to make my card.

Colours used to make this card are:

To recreate the perennial lavender card, you will need:

Crumb Cake card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3⅞”
Perennial Lavender designer series paper (dsp) – 5¼” by 3¾” x 2
Basic White card – 3½” by 2½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside

I placed the 2 pieces of Perennial Lavender dsp together and tore from side to side. This gives pieces for 2 cards.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Perennial Lavender designer series paper and With You In Mind stamp set used to make a pretty best wishes card

Using my finger to rough up the tore ends of both pieces and adhered them to the 5½” by 3⅞” panel of Basic White card. I did need to trim off a little from the top of the Basic White card. The whole piece was then adhered to the Crumb Cake card base.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Perennial Lavender designer series paper and With You In Mind stamp set used to make a pretty best wishes card

From the 3½” by 2½” panel of Basic White card I die cut a banner using the Nested Essentials Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Perennial Lavender designer series paper and With You In Mind stamp set used to make a pretty best wishes card

The sentiment, from the With You In Mind stamp set, was stamped in Gorgeous Grape ink onto the banner which was added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Perennial Lavender designer series paper and With You In Mind stamp set used to make a pretty best wishes card

A Crumb Cake Twine bow and a trio of Starburst Sequins completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Perennial Lavender designer series paper and With You In Mind stamp set used to make a pretty best wishes card

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A clean and simple card made using the Along These Lines stamp set and the Beautiful Bokeh dsp from Stampin' Up!

Along These Lines Card

Posted on March 25, 2025May 9, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing a clean and simple card made using the new ‘Along These Lines’ stamp set which will be available in the new Annual Catalogue from the 8^th April.

Colours used to make this card are:

To recreate the along these lines card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card – 8¼” by 5⅞” scored at 4⅛”
Basic Black card – 4⅛” by 1⅝”
Beautiful Bokeh dsp – 4⅛” by 1½”
Beautiful Bokeh dsp – 4⅛” by 1”
Basic White card – 3½” by 2¾”

The two pieces of Beautiful Bokeh dsp were glued together then glued to the Basic Black layer. The whole piece was then adhered to the Thick Basic White card front.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Along These Lines stamp set used with the Beautiful Bokeh dsp to make a clean and simple card

From the 3½” by 2¾” panel of Basic White card I die cut a rectangle using the Nested Essentials Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Along These Lines stamp set used with the Beautiful Bokeh dsp to make a clean and simple card

I stamped the pretty cake image onto the die cut rectangle using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and added the sentiment, from the Darling Dinos stamp set below using the same ink.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Along These Lines stamp set used with the Beautiful Bokeh dsp to make a clean and simple card

The image was coloured using the Light Daffodil Delight and Light Berry Burst Blends Pens. The decorated rectangle was then added to the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Along These Lines stamp set used with the Beautiful Bokeh dsp to make a clean and simple card

A trio of Opal Rounds finished the card.

www.crafty-rootes.co.uk – The Along These Lines stamp set used with the Beautiful Bokeh dsp to make a clean and simple card

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A pretty floral thank you card made using the Pretty Petals stamp set and dies from Stampin' Up!

Purple Petals card

Posted on March 2, 2025February 18, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Here is a lovely, purple petals thank you card made using the Pretty Petals stamp set and the Perennial Lavender designer series paper.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the purple petals card, you will need:

Crumb Cake card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Gorgeous Grape card – 5⅞” by ⅜”
Perennial Lavender dsp – 5⅞” by 2”
Perennial Lavender dsp – 5⅞” by 1½”
Basic White card – 3½” by 3”
Basic White card – 2¼” by 1½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

I glued the long strip of Gorgeous Grape card to the left-side of the wider panel of Perennial Lavender dsp before gluing it to the Crumb Cake card front. The second piece of dsp was added overlapping the first.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pretty Petals stamp set and dies used to make a pretty floral thank you card

From the 3½” by 3” piece of Basic White card I die cut a label using the Nested Essentials Dies. The leafy spray was stamped in Crumb Cake ink onto the die cut label and glued the label to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pretty Petals stamp set and dies used to make a pretty floral thank you card

The cluster of flowers were stamped with Gorgeous Grape ink onto scrap Basic White card. These were die cut using the Pretty Petals Dies. I added them to the card front using either Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive or Mini Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pretty Petals stamp set and dies used to make a pretty floral thank you card

Using the same Nested Essentials Dies, I die cut a small label from the 2¼” by 1½” piece of Basic White card. The sentiment, from the Ocean Friends stamp set was stamped onto the label in Gorgeous Grape ink before adding it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pretty Petals stamp set and dies used to make a pretty floral thank you card

A Crumb Cake Baker’s twine Bow and a trio of Purple Shimmer Gems completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Pretty Petals stamp set and dies used to make a pretty floral thank you card

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A pretty get well soon card made using the Hot Air Balloon stamp set and dies from Stampin' Up!

Hot Air Balloon Card

Posted on January 12, 2025January 2, 2025 by Mo Rootes

I have made a get-well card using the Hot Air Balloon stamp set and dies combined with some of the 2024 – 2026 In Colors.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the hot air balloon, get well card, you will need:

Summer Splash card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic White card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Unbounded Beauty dsp – 5” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 3” by 2½”
Petunia Pop Glimmer paper – 3½” by 2”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White, Petunia Pop & Pebbled Path card

The Unbounded Beauty dsp was adhered to the 5⅛” by 3⅜” piece of Basic White card and then glued to the Summer Splash card base.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Hot Air Balloon stamp set and dies used to make a pretty get well soon card.

Using the So Swirly Embossing folder, I embossed the Basic White 3” by 2½” panel.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Hot Air Balloon stamp set and dies used to make a pretty get well soon card.

From the Petunia Pop Glimmer paper, I die cut a banner using the Nested Essentials Dies. I cut the banner down and added it to the embossed panel, a piece on each side. The whole piece was the glued to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Hot Air Balloon stamp set and dies used to make a pretty get well soon card.

The large balloon was stamped in Petunia Pop ink onto scrap basic White card and the centre panel added with Shy Shamrock ink, I meant to use Summer Splash ink but managed to get them mixed up! The balloon was then die cut using the Hot air Balloon Dies. I also die cut a balloon basket from scrap Pebbled path card. These were added to the card front on Dimensionals

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Hot Air Balloon stamp set and dies used to make a pretty get well soon card.

The sentiment was stamped in Pebbled Path ink onto a scrap of Petunia Pop card which was then trimmed down and added to card front on Dimensionals. A trio of 2024 – 2026 In Color Shimmer Gems finished the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Hot Air Balloon stamp set and dies used to make a pretty get well soon card.

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A pretty thank you card made using the beautiful Bloom Impressions designer Series paper (dsp) or patterned paper from Stampin' Up!

Patterned Paper card – Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop

Posted on January 10, 2025January 7, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Hello and welcome to the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop where we are sharing projects made using patterned papers. I have chosen to showcase the gorgeous Bloom Impressions designer series paper (dsp), one of the free Sale-a-Bration choices available with a qualifying order until the end of February.

Colours in this card are:

To recreate the patterned paper card, you will need:

Thick Basic White card – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Basic Black card – 5⅜” by 3⅝”
Bloom Impressions dsp – 3½” by ½” x 10
Basic White card – 2½” by 2”

I began by using my Paper Trimmer to cut 10 pieces of Bloom Impressions dsp, each measuring 3½” by ½”.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The beautiful Bloom Impressions designer Series paper (dsp) or patterned paper, used to make a pretty thank you card – Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

The dsp strips were then adhered to the Basic Black panel leaving a small gap between each piece and at the top and bottom.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The beautiful Bloom Impressions designer Series paper (dsp) or patterned paper, used to make a pretty thank you card – Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

A length of White Baker’s Twine was wrapped around the panel, three times. The ends were secured on the back with Sellotape. The panel was added to the Thick Basic White card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The beautiful Bloom Impressions designer Series paper (dsp) or patterned paper, used to make a pretty thank you card – Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

The sentiment, from the Ocean Friends stamp set was stamped in Blackberry Bliss ink onto scrap Basic White card. I die cut it out using the Nested Essentials Dies. I added it to the card on Dimensionals, straddling the twine.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The beautiful Bloom Impressions designer Series paper (dsp) or patterned paper, used to make a pretty thank you card – Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

A triple White Baker’s Twine bow and a trio of Transparent Adhesive-backed gems completed the card.

www.crafty-rootes.com -The beautiful Bloom Impressions designer Series paper (dsp) or patterned paper, used to make a pretty thank you card – Stamping Inkspirations Blog Hop

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Congratulations Card

Posted on January 3, 2025January 7, 2025 by Mo Rootes

Today I have been the gorgeous Layers of Beauty stamp set, dies and masks along with the upcoming Birthday Celebrations stamp set to make a congratulations card for a friend.

Colours used in this card are:

To recreate the congratulations card, you will need:

Pebbled Path card base – 8¼” by 5⅞” – scored at 4⅛”
Calypso Coral card – 5⅛” by 3⅜”
Country Woods dsp – 5” by 3¼”
Basic White card – 3½” by 2½”
Basic White card – 5½” by 3¾” – for the inside
Scrap Basic White card

I adhered the panel of Country Woods dsp to the Calypso Coral layer and then glued it to the Pebbled Path card front. I ran strip of Seal + adhesive in the centre of the dsp panel and placed a triple folded piece of Iridescent Stripped Ribbon on top.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Layers of Beauty stamp set, dies and masks used with the Birthday Celebrations stamp set to make a pretty congratulations card.

The large floral image was stamped on scrap Basic White card in Pebbled Path ink. I used the stencils and Blending Brushes to add colour to the image. The large roses were coloured firstly with Petal Pink ink, then with Petal Pink again and finally with Calypso Coral. The smaller flowers with Balmy Blue and Misty Moonlight and the leaves with Soft Sea Foam and Old Olive. The image was then die cut using the Layers of Beauty Dies.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Layers of Beauty stamp set, dies and masks used with the Birthday Celebrations stamp set to make a pretty congratulations card

Using the Nested Essentials Dies, I die cut a banner from the 3½” by 2½” piece of Basic White card. I stamped the sentiment, from the Birthday Celebrations stamp set in Balmy Blue ink onto the die cut banner.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Layers of Beauty stamp set, dies and masks used with the Birthday Celebrations stamp set to make a pretty congratulations card.

The banners were stamped at the top of the die cut piece in Petal Pink and Calypso Coral ink. I cut the die cut floral image apart and glued a couple of the piece to the banner, one on the left and the other on the right. The decorated banner piece was then mounted onto the card front on Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Layers of Beauty stamp set, dies and masks used with the Birthday Celebrations stamp set to make a pretty congratulations card.

A trio of Adhesive-backed Pearls completed the card. So pretty.

www.crafty-rootes.com – The Layers of Beauty stamp set, dies and masks used with the Birthday Celebrations stamp set to make a pretty congratulations card.

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