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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Berries galore with the Berry Blessings & Sweet Strawberry fun fold cards!

January 19, 2021
This week I'm sharing a bunch or swaps from the latest Flowerbugs Team swaps. I love swapping with my Team! They are so talented and creative!

Look at these adorable fun fold cards with the Berries bundles. The dies are the Stitched So Sweetly dies.

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Karen created this fun fold card using the Sweet Strawberry bundle (seen here) which includes a stamp set and a strawberry punch plus the Berry Delightful Sale-a-Bration designer paper. This special paper is part of a bundle that's free with a $100 order (more on this below). It has raspberries, blueberries and strawberries plus picnic themed designs that remind you of aprons or tablecloths!

Measurements:
- Poppy Parade card base 4 1/4" X 5 1/2", 2 3/4" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
- White inside 4" X 5 1/4"
- Granny Apple Green 4 1/2" X 3 1/4"
- Designer paper 4 1/8" X 2 5/8" top scalloped die-cut, 2 1/2" X 4" vertical piece
You get both the Berry Blessings stamp set and the Berry Delightful designer paper FREE with a $100 order!

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Candace made the sweet card below using the Berry Blessings bundle seen here.

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She used the raspberry paper along with the same green plaid Karen did above. This card is a tri-fold design; measurements are below. She also used the Stitched So Sweetly dies like above.

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Measurements:
- Blackberry bliss 4 1/4" X 10 3/4" scored at 3" & 7"
- Berry Delightful DSP – front is 2 3/4" X 4", second layer is 3 1/2" X 4"
- White inside 3 3/4" X 4"
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Do you love to swap? You can join my Team below and swap with us too!

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January Specials

Choose the Starter Kit for $99; pick out $125 in product of your choice!

During Sale-a-Bration you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE!

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Current Host code is RHSK6A2F

Order online here

Get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift!

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Snail Mail & Pretty Perennials; a cute combo with video!

January 18, 2021
Here are the cards I created for Monday night's FB Live video. It was 'Stamp with Me' night which occurs on the 2nd & 4th Monday nights. Join me here!

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When I first saw the Snail Mail designer paper I fell in love! I had absolutely no idea it would be this cute. Have you found that to be true? You see things in a catalog and think they're okay or kind of nice. But then in real life you are amazed?! This is one of those papers!

This was inspired by a similar card I received in a swap from my friend Dawn Olchefske.

Here they are separately:

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My colors were chosen by the adorable Snail Mail DSP – Bermuda Bay, Real Red, Blushing Bride & Pool Party.

Measurements:
- Card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
- main layer – stamped or textured 4" X 5 1/4"
- Designer Paper strips 1" X 4"
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January Specials

Choose the Starter Kit for $99; pick out $125 in product of your choice!

During Sale-a-Bration you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE!

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Go here to read about it

Current Host code is RHSK6A2F

Order online here

Get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift!

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Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.

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Quick & Easy Easel Calendar cards with video!

January 15, 2021
Look at this pretty Easel Calendar card made with brand new products!

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I used product from both new Stampin' Up! 2021 catalogs. The designer paper is called Paper Blooms and it's free with a $50 order during our Sale-a-Bration promotion. Click here to see it.

The dragonfly & greeting are from the Dragonfly Garden bundle. It's in the 2021 Spring catalog and you can see it here.

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These easel cards are so simple to make! The scored, square piece is adhered to the inside bottom of the main card.

Measurements:
- card base 4 1/4" X 11"
- easel 4" square. Score at 1/2", 2" and 3 3/4"
Here are a few more I created as gifts for my customers in December. These calendars can be found online at a few different sites. Just google 'mini tear off calendar'.

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These are made with designer papers from the Annual Catalog. The left one above features the Artistic Blooms; the right is the Ornate Garden. The greeting is from the Friend Like You stamp set.

The pretty one below is made with the Forever Greenery designer paper. Who wouldn't want one of these at their desk?

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Below is the video. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel so you don't miss a thing!

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January Specials:

Choose the Starter Kit for $99; pick out $125 in product of your choice!

During Sale-a-Bration you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE!

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Go here to read about it

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Current Host code is JQAFYSUW

Order online here

Get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift!

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Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.

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