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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Team swaps with the Unbounded Love bundle & more

July 18, 2024

Here are a few more of our June Team card swaps. I shared quite a few last week as well. Our theme was to use a new color along with an old favorite.

Lori made this card with Summer Splash and Berry Burst with White.

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She added the Unbounded Beauty designer paper, the Deckled Rectangle dies and a Paper Butterfly Accent too. It's also a fun fold card!

It's a Dutch Door fun fold. Making a Dutch Door fold is so simple. To a full quarter card base you'll add a second layer that opens from the side. Her horizontal layer is 8 1/2" X 2 3/4" scored at 4 1/4".

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I like that you cannot see the inside greeting layer until you open the card. The greetings are from the Unbounded Love bundle.

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Next is a monochromatic card made by Rita. She also used the Unbounded Love bundle.

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Her colors include Peach Pie, Black and White. The DSP is the 2024-26 In Color 6 X 6" pack. She added embossed texture to the background. I especially like how she added that pretty leaf die-cut frame over her stamped greeting. A fabulous idea where you don't have to cut the greeting layer to match the die-cut exactly.

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Lastly is a fun celebratory card made by Joan.

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She featured the 'Light the Sky' stamp set seen here online. I love her colors of Summer Splash with Real Red, Black & White.

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Remember that for every $50 you spend in July you receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August on another order!

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There’s a lot happening in July – here’s the list of the Stampin’ Up! and my specials!

July 17, 2024

Summer can be a quiet month for stampers in the north – we finally get a chance to enjoy the outdoors without snow. But I imagine in the south it's time to gather indoors! Isn't our world wonderfully diverse?

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Today I wanted to share all of the specials that Stampin' Up! and myself have available in July.

1. Bonus Days! This is where for every $50 you spend in July you'll receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August. Love this! I've had many people order $100-150 in product to take advantage of the savings.

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2. NEW Online Exclusives – they released a bunch of new products only seen online. This means they're not printed in any publication but can be ordered by anyone – online or at local events. Check them all out here.
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3. Mediterranean Blooms fun fold card kit to go – a full 10 card class WITH PRODUCT – with pre-cut pieces ready to stamp. See it here along with the details. Reserve this gorgeous kit now for $30 and it will ship out later this month. *If you need ideas for your own DSP there is a PDF tutorial option here

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4. Lily Pond Lane card kit to go – another adorable pre-cut card kit that includes Stampin' Up! product and the PDF tutorial all for $30. Reserve it here or choose the PDF tutorial option here.

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5. Get a free multipurpose glue stand when you place orders with me in July. Choose the color you want. Be sure to use a host code when ordering:

*current host code link: C2J427UY

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6. All online orders will receive my PDF tutorial featuring the Full of Life suite

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I hope you like one or more of these special offers. It's great to enjoy free perks or specials while shopping for your hobby!

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Greetings of the Season fun fold card with video & free project sheet

July 16, 2024

I'm loving the new Season of Green & Gold suite of projects that was released in the Online Exclusives this month. Check them all out here. There are tons of online extras that are not seen in any printed catalog.

Today's card is gorgeous if I do say so myself! It features the new Greetings of the Season stamp & die bundle and this gorgeous Season of Green & Gold specialty designer series paper.

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The card is a simple fold back with an extra layer added for the designer paper. It also has a textured layer on the left front fold as well. Lots of great but simple additions that puts it over the top.

Look at the greeting here: The new Greetings of the Season stamp set is loaded with stand alone and builder sentiments.

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The focus of my projects was the new Season of Green & Gold specialty designer paper and the new Season of Greetings stamp & die bundle seen here.

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The stamp set is fabulous but look at the dies! Each one has a hole for ribbon or twine. But look at the sample above; they didn't use them at all.

I shared two versions in my video; one with a gold printed piece of DSP on the front and the other with a striped one. Which do you prefer?

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There is a bundle of stamps & dies that coordinate with this designer paper but I didn't order them yet. I fussy cut the greenery & bells for my projects.

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Here's a photo of this beautiful designer paper; I will be featuring it in an upcoming kit to go.

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Click on the following link to download or print the free project sheet for this pretty card. Download Greetings of the Season side-fold card

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Below is the video for this card and an easy Dutch Door fold card; both using this beautiful Season of Green & Gold suite collection seen here.

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Remember that for every $50 you spend in July you receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August on another order!

Bonus Days are a Win Win!!

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*current host code link: C2J427UY

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Earn $5 coupon for every $50 you spend in July; redeem in August.

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All online orders will receive my PDF tutorial featuring the Full of Life suite

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Choose a free glue stand from me!

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