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Control Freak’s Blog Hop; Favorite Colors theme!

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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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Thanks so much for stopping in today. Click on the icon below to see what Melissa has created for you. You won't want to miss it! 

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• Fine Art Panel cards; Easy Layout for Designer Paper!

  April 16, 2021

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  At first I thought this card layout might be too simple for my Stamp with Me Live video this week. But the cards turned out wonderful and really highlight your designer paper and greeting!  Join me here on Facebook for 6 Live videos each month! 

  These would be great cards to make a bunch of and you'd use up some of your Designer Paper stash too!

  I'll share a few of them for you but be sure to watch the video below for tips and more. 

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  I used the Ridiculously Awesome and Butterfly Gala stamp sets; both are retiring. 

  The dies are Stitched So Sweetly , Tasteful Labels & Stitched Nested Labels *on sale now!. 

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  The Butterfly Duet punch is retiring and is now just $7.20!  See it here. 

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  Isn't this Fine Art paper lovely?  See it here; it will retire in June. I really like the way the panels create a type of scene with this layout. 

  Here’s the video for you. 

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• My Top Picks for the BEST Deals!

  April 15, 2021

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  I thought I'd share a few of my favorite deals happening right now. Between the Last Chance list and the Clearance Rack there is a lot and it changes daily. 
  

  Lists can be hard to read so I’ve got pictures for you! 

  Fabulous Kits & quick cards: 

  Gorgeous Posies card kit with box! $25.60 (was $32)

  Makes 16 cards: 4 each of 4 designs. Complete using the Gorgeous Posies Cling Stamp Set (sold separately) or any other greetings set.

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  Tag Buffet Project Kit $18 (was $30)   *You can see the cards I made with these tags below! 

  Makes 30 Christmas tags: 5 each of 6 designs
  * Tag size: 3-1/4" x 4-1/4"
  * Includes 7-5/8" x 5-3/4" x 1-3/4" designer box                                                                                

   

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  Flowers for Every Season Memories & More cards pack  $4.40 (was $11) *See the pretty cards I made with them below with no stamping!  (Get the cards & envelopes to match here.  They're also on sale for a perfect sale match-up!

  Includes 50 total double-sided cards (2 each of 25 designs) in 3" x 4" (7.6 x 10.2 cm) and 4" x 6" (10.2 x 15.2 cm) sizes; 4 sticker sheets, 2 each of 2 designs. 

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  Joy of Sharing Card kit $21 (was $35) *perfect for this year's Christmas photo cards!

  Create classic Christmas cards with the all-inclusive Joy of Sharing Card Kit! This kit is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters on the go. 

  * Kit includes the 7-piece Joy of Sharing Photopolymer Stamp Set
  * Makes 15 traditional or photo cards and envelopes

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  Embellishments: 

  Adhesive Backed Sequins $3.60 (was $7.50)

  These were a big favorite! You get 260 Adhesive-backed Snowflakes;130 each of 2 colors

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  All the Trimming embellishments $4.80 (was $8)  100 pieces: 80 dots, 40 each in Poppy Parade and white; 20 stars in Bumblebee

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  Paper!

  Feels Like Frost Specialty Designer Paper $9 now; was $15

  I cannot believe this is available; they ran out of it twice! 48 double-sided sheets: 4 each of 12 designs; 6" x 6"

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  Plaid Tidings 6 X 6" DSP – $6.90; was $11.50

  Gorgeous designs for all seasons!  Everyone loved this paper!

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  Tools!

  Butterfly Duet Punch $7.20 (was $18)

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  Lace 3D embossing folder $4 (was $10)

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  Stitched Nested Labels $28 (was $35) **If you don't have these I highly recommend you get these before they're gone. 

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  Stamparatus Bag $11.60 *was $29.  I love this bag!  

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  Happy Dies $12 (was $30) 

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• Hey Girlfriend with a paper strips background!

  April 14, 2021

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  Coloring these sweet girls can be intimidating but not with our Blends markers!  Look at her! 

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  I will admit that my friend & team member Audrey colored this one.  She shared a bunch of stamped & colored girls with me and I've made a few cards with them.  If you look closely you can see the changes in color hue that gives great dimension. Such as her skirt. See how the outside is darker than the inside?  Same with her cheeks. 

  The Blends markers are fabulous tools!  

  I had a bunch of colored card stock strips laying on my desk and decided to use them for a background.  I cut some into thinner strips to add interest. I did not measure; they vary in widths which adds some interest & fun.

  I adhered them to a 3 1/2" X 4 3/4" piece of card stock. Then I trimmed off the excess and added the entire piece to a piece of 3 5/8" X 4 7/8" piece of Black CS before I added it to the White card base.  

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  This stamp set will not be carried over; it will retire in June.  You can see it here. 

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