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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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  • A pretty kit to go with the Unbounded Love designer paper!


    I chose to feature the new Unbounded Love designer paper for one of my May card kits to go. It features many of our newest In Colors.  Check out the pretty cards:

    This kit includes 5 card designs and you'll make 2 of each.  You'll discover new layouts to use with your designer papers; including two fun fold layouts. 

    If you're interest in this you can choose the pre-cut kit that includes Stampin' Up! product.  Or the PDF tutorial option. 

    Opt in for the card kit to go by May 17th; supplies may be limited. The PDF tutorial will be emailed to you immediately after payment; check your spam folder. The pre-cut kit is mailed at the end of May. 

    This kit includes the following:

    • All pre-cut supplies for 10 cards including card stock, die-cuts & punched pieces
    • 1/2 pkg of Unbounded Beauty designer paper (6" X 12") 
    • a share of both Petunia Pop ribbon and In Color Shimmer gems
    • the free PDF tutorial which has step by step directions, photos, measurements & a supplies list

    *It does not include stamped images, textured layers or adhesives.  You will need greeting images, a few colors of ink, adhesives and a paper trimmer to cut your new designer paper. The measurements & directions in the tutorial are provided.

    Reserve your pre-cut card kit here.  It's $29 plus shipping.  Or choose the PDF tutorial option here.  It's $15

    Add on the new Unbounded Love stamp set or bundle at an extra 10% off. Message me here for a price quote. 

    *This is the kit my subscribers will receive in April.  If you're interested in getting a pre-cut kit each month with $20 in product  Click here to opt in. You can cancel or opt out at any time. It's $37 with shipping. 

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    Click on the pictures above or below to get to my new catalog shares – choose from designer papers or a ribbon share. 

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    All online orders in May will receive a free project tutorial and if your order is over $50 I'll also send you a pre-cut card kit!

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  • Create a mountain scene with the In the Grove bundle; video & free project sheet too!


    I shared this card on last week's Live video. I made a bunch of them for an online swap I participated in.  I just love creating a scene on my cards!  

    It features the In the Grove bundle; from the new Annual Catalog.  You can see it here.  

    My colors include Smoky Slate, Balmy Blue, Shaded Spruce and the new Shy Shamrock. 

    Tips: I heat embossed the clouds in clear embossing on the White layer; then used a blending brush with Balmy Blue ink over it for the sky. When you do this I recommend wiping off the excess ink with a slightly damp tissue or cloth. That removes the blue ink from the embossed clouds. 

    That pretty mountain image is all one stamp! One color of ink and one stamp. I stamped the green trees multiple times in Shaded Spruce ink, varying the height each time.  

    I hope you like it! Be sure to watch the video below to see how quickly it comes together. 

    Here's a free project sheet for this pretty card; it has photos, directions, measurements and products listed.  Download In the Grove Mountain scene

    You can see this card being made on my video below plus another pretty card made with the In the Grove bundle. 

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    Click on the pictures above or below to get to my new catalog shares – choose from designer papers or a ribbon share. 

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    All online orders in May will receive a free project tutorial and if your order is over $50 I'll also send you a pre-cut card kit!

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  • Thoughtful Journey designer paper paired with In The Grove for stunning results!


    I shared this beautiful card on last week's Live video. 

    It features a few new products in the 1024-25 Annual Catalog;

    This Thoughtful Journey designer paper is incredible! Many people love the watercolor look of this type of scenic paper.

    To me it seems the perfect choice for thinking of you, sympathy or get well cards.  

    I made a few of these cards with the Lily Pond Lane designer paper too.  You can see both in the photo below:

    Here's a free printable project sheet for you: Download In the Grove scene

    My card bases are Misty Moonlight and the White birch tree die-cut is approximately 5" X 3 3/4"; as is the designer paper under it.  See the Lily Pond Lane designer paper here. 

    I think these scenic cards are fabulous.  Those birch tree die-cuts sure make quick but beautiful cards! 

    You can see this card being made on my video below plus another card made with the In the Grove bundle. 

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    May Specials: 

    *current host code link:  D6QRFZ7J or FCJ937QT

    Click on the pictures above or below to get to my new catalog shares – choose from designer papers or a ribbon share. 

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    All online orders in May will receive a free project tutorial and if your order is over $50 I'll also send you a pre-cut card kit!

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