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Control Freak’s Blog Hop; Favorite Colors theme!


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.  

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"

 

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!  

Next is a pretty card in Soft Succulent & White.  

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" 

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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  • Bird Ballad Laser Cut cards


    Have you seen this amazing set of laser-cut cards in a specialty tin?!  It's on page 168 of the annual catalog and is on sale right now at almost $4 off.  It's retiring now so if you like laser-cut detailed cards you might want to order it now! See them here.

    I love the fact that you don't need much to finish these cards; they're quick yet gorgeous! I used the Inspiring Iris stamp set and a simple layout on each.  I wanted the pretty details of the laser cut cards to show through. 


    This pretty Inspiring Iris stamp set is returning in the new catalog in June! 



    Measurements:

    • Lily Impressions Designer paper behind is 4" X 5 1/2"
    • Ovals 3 1/4" X 2 3/8"
    • Card stock strips 1"  

    The pretty tin includes 12 laser-cut 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" Very Vanilla card bases and 12 Very Vanilla envelopes.

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    Online orders please use this host code for April:

    RBXHNWMV

    If the order is over $55 you'll get a free Simple Shammy cleaner from me!

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  • Three fast & easy Free as a Bird cards


    We made these three cards on Zoom and Facebook Live last night.  Each Thursday evening at 8 pm CT I hold a Stamp with Me session.  In 30 minutes we've all made 3 pretty cards together! 

    I post the measurements ahead of time so they can prep and be ready.  They can substitute any of the card stock, stamps etc to create their version of my card designs.  It's so fun to see what everyone makes!

    The pretty Bird Ballad designer paper is retiring and is discounted. See it here. 

    Supplies:
    Free as a Bird stamp set
    Black, Daffodil & Pool Party inks
    Blends markers – Pool Party, Light Old Olive, Light Calypso Coral, Sponges, pearls

    Measurements:
    Pool Party card – 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" score at 1 1/2" & 4 1/4"
    DSP – left is 2 1/2" X 5 1/4", inside right is 1 1/2" X 5 1/4", White is 2 3/8" X 5 1/4"
    Black is 2 5/8" square. The White is 2 1/2" square
    *I used the Small Bloom punch for the stamped flowers

    Petal Pink card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
    DSP is 2 1/2 X 5 1/2", Black is 2 3/4" X 5 1/2"
    White strip 3/4" X 4", Magnolia Memories dies for flower

    So Saffron card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
    DSP – one piece at 3 3/4" X 4" cut into 1 1/4" strips
    Black 4" X 4 1/8"
    Black Stitched so Sweetly die-cut, White Label me Fancy punch, Olive ribbon

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    RBXHNWMV

    If the order is over $55 you'll get a free Simple Shammy cleaner from me! 

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  • Darling Label Punch Box; just $6.95! That’s over 80% off!


    I can't get over the wonderful deals they have on the retiring list.  Did you know the Darling Label Punch box is just $6.75?  That's down from $45 in the catalog!  It's just one of the amazing deals going on now.  It will not last long!!!

    See it here or on page 94 of your annual catalog.  It has a 6 piece stamp set, a clear block, two ink spots and a punch; all nestled in a beautiful tin box!  Oh my gosh!  What a crafty deal!


    I used it on these cards below along with a pack of last year's Brights Designer Paper. Use any paper and you've got a quick set of cards; many of them easy fun folds and gift cards! 

    The tutorial for these cards can be found here for just $10. 

    There are more deals like this; scroll through the list here where you can see the products well. Click on each to get the description and item number. 

    If you're local, I am placing an order tonight. Let me know what you'd like to get. 

    If you're long distance order online and use this host code for April: RBXHNWMV

    If the order is over $55 you'll get a free Simple Shammy cleaner from me! 

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