Control Freak’s Blog Hop; Favorite Colors theme!

January 19, 2022

Welcome to the January Blog Hop from our talented Control Freaks group! Our theme this month is to use our favorite Stampin' Up! color and make it monochromatic!

If you just stopped in from Wendy's blog I'm sure you enjoyed her projects. She is super creative!

I haven't joined a blog hop in awhile and I've missed it! This color theme was perfect for me as my Flowerbug's Team swapped monochromatic cards last week. I've been sharing them here all week long.

My first card features a new stamp set called Crane of Fortune.

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I chose to feature Misty Moonlight with Night of Navy & White. The Crane of Fortune stamp set is new in our Stampin' Up! January-June catalog. It's a Distinktive stamp set which means you get multiple hues of color with one inking. These are my favorite type of stamps. Look how pretty the images are in one color and so easy too!

After I stamped the crane I textured it with the Tasteful Textile 3D embossing folder.

This card is a very simple fun fold. Here are the measurements:

Score your 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" card base at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"
Misty Moonlight layer 1 7/8" X 5 1/4"
White layers are 3 1/4" X 4 1/2"
Navy layer is 3 1/2" X 4 3/4"

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I stamped some of the dragonflies on the front layer of Misty Moonlight. I used White Craft ink for a soft, subtle effect. As you can see I made quite a few of them for our Team swap!

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Next is a pretty card in Soft Succulent & White.

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I used the new Artfully Layered stamp set along with the Stitched Rectangle dies. This technique is called Triple Time Stamping.

To achieve this layered effect I stamped all three of the White layers at the same time. Then you adhere each piece to a Soft Succulent layer and put the pieces back together; almost like a puzzle. It's a great way to create quick, eye catching cards.

Measurements:

Soft Succulent – 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" card base, 4 1/8" X 2 7/8" & 3" X 1 5/8"
White – 5 1/4" X 4", 4" X 2 5/8" & 2 3/4" X 1 3/8"

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Softly Sophisticated fun-fold card with free project sheet to save & download

January 16, 2024

Here's the other fun fold card I shared on last week's Live video. See the other one here.

I chose to feature the new Softly Sophisticated bundle from our 2024 Sale-a-Bration catalog.

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See this pretty bundle here. Both the stamp set & embossing folder are free with any $100 purchase through February.

It might not look like a fun fold card, but the front main layers open instead of the entire card like this:

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The colors include Bubble Bath, White and Lost Lagoon. During my video I shared another one with Boho Blue instead. It all depends on which sheet of the beautiful Flight & Airy designer paper you choose!

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Did you wonder which dies I used on the designer paper and the greeting label? They're the Thoughtful Expressions dies – one of my new favorites. See them here.

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See this pretty Flight & Airy designer paper here. It's free with any $50 purchase through February; while supplies last. Don't delay if you want it! I suspect this will be one of the firsts to sell out….

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I love Sale-a-Bration where you can earn free products! See it all here.

Below is the video you can watch to see this card and another special fun fold card. Don't forget to follow me on YouTube!

Catch me Live here – every Tuesday at 11 am CT where I share a free live class!

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A unique fun-fold card with Thoughtful Moments Hybrid embossing folder tips with video & free project sheet

January 15, 2024
For last week's video I highlighted the Thoughtful Moments Hybrid embossing folder. Once I used it I was hooked! It's fast & easy! I hope you watch the video here or below; you'll be amazed!

The cards today are both unique fun folds that can easily include a gift card option.

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This card features Misty Moonlight, White & Fresh Freesia. The pretty paper is the Flight & Airy designer paper from our Sale-a-Bration catalog. It's free with a $50 order. See it here.

Here's how the card opens. See the gift card inserted into the left side pocket? It's so easy to make – a simple cut on the front layer up to the score line. Then adhere the outer and lower sides to form a pocket.

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I cased this card from my friend Susie Wood; she is a master designer of fun fold cards. See here blog here; she usually posts measurements and great directions.

Here's her original card she sent me:

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I lover her style so much! She used the Poetic Expressions designer paper and the gorgeous Thoughtful Expressions bundle; both from the 2024 Spring catalog.

Notice I changed the side I cut the gift card on; see the difference in the two cards below? I wanted to see how it worked and it is just fine either way.

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I used the new brayer to add ink to the folder, added the large die, then white card stock before I ran it through my Cut & Emboss machine. I got a nice handful of inked and embossed greetings! It's so very cool; I hope you watch the video!!

This Thoughtful Moments Hybrid embossing folder comes with a set of dies too. See it here.

*Click on this link to see the free project sheet with measurements & photos. Download Vertical gift card with Thoughtful Moments

I made the pretty card below during the video.

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My colors include Pebbled Path, White & Petal Pink. The pretty papers are from the Softly Stippled designer paper seen here, also in the 2024 Sale-a-Bration catalog. It's free with any $50 purchase from Stampin' Up! through February; or while supplies last.

The floral paper I used is originally white with Pebbled Path; I added Petal Pink ink to the flowers with a sponge dauber.

Note the layered scalloped labels under the double-layered greeting. These are from the Thoughtful Expressions dies seen here. They're a gorgeous set of dies you will want to consider. Originally I did not get the coordinating stamp set, but I did order it now because I've seen so many beautiful samples using it. We're all enablers!

Below is a sample of the many ways you can ink the greetings. I cannot say how much I love this folder & dies bundle!

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Details on these die-cuts seen above:
- The top two in bold Pebbled Path were embossed and cut from White paper. After I cut and embossed them I rolled the inked brayer over them very, very lightly. *see video!
- Celebrate & Thank you with a thin inking were done by inking the folder with the brayer, adding the die and White card stock, then running it through the Cut & Emboss machine. *it cuts and inks at the same time; with one pass!
- The Love You was done with both of the above techniques. Pebbled Path inside the folder and afterwards I brayered Petal Pink over the raised area.
Below is the video you can watch to see these techniques using this amazing Hybrid embossing folder in action. Don't forget to follow me on YouTube!

Catch me Live tomorrow here – every Tuesday at 11 am CT I share a free live class!

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2 NEW all inclusive card kits for just $14 each!

January 14, 2024

Stampin' Up! is now releasing TWO new kits each month this year! They're part of the Kit Collection and a fabulous option for many crafters.

Most kits feature cardmaking but there are quite a variety available. See the card kits here and the crafting kits here.

Our collection is frequently changing as new kits are released and the availability of previous kits fluctuates. To know which kits are available it's best to look in the online store here.

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First up is the Rock Legend kit. This is perfect for teens or musicians! It's sometimes difficult to find cards for this age group but they nailed it!

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This all-occasion paper crafting kit comes with everything you need to make cards that totally rock. Create with die-cut paper pieces of electric guitars, lightning bolts, stars, and other awesome designs. Make eight cards (four each of two designs) with bold colors and preprinted sentiments to celebrate birthdays and more!

It would also make a great gift for teens or someone with teen kids or grandkids. See it here.

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Next is the Panda Friends kit:

This kit includes cards in two different sizes to keep your crafting versatile and fresh. Use the preprinted sentiments to make quick multiples and send happy hello greetings to those you care about!

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This would be a perfect kit for kids. It's easy with no inky mess since the greetings are printed. It's all inclusive so it's a complete kit; ready to go. See it here.

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January Specials:

Get a free embellishment from the 2024 Spring catalog

with an online order over $55

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*current host codes: TU26GCPZ or QS26PCUJ

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$18 for 78 sheets! (plus $7 shipping). Email me here

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