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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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  • More Team Swaps include multiple ‘WOW’ cards!


    Every month our Flowerbug's Team has an optional card swap and I always think it's the best group of cards ever.  Then another month comes and they get even better!  How is it possible?!  

    This first card today features the Brightest Beauty bundle seen here.  It's in our Holiday catalog and has been on my wish list for awhile.  I think she pushed me over the edge with her card!  

    Her colors include Old Olive & Crushed Curry with White.  I LOVE the frame she made with the Fabulous Frames dies!  The rest of the dies are from the Brightest Beauty bundle.  That stamped background behind the frame and the main image are wonderful together.  The plain white behind the pretty flower & leaves really show the stamped image off.  And that greeting die! 

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    Next is an amazing card made by Candace.  She is the expert at sponging backgrounds.  Always so smooth and blended.  

    Who would think of adding a Hippo to Snowflakes?!!  But it works perfectly.  

    Details:

    • Colors include Gorgeous Grape, White, Highland Heather & Pacific Point
    • The Hippo is from the Hippest Hippos stamp set & dies from our Sale-a-Bration promotion. 
    • The snowflake frame is from the Snowman dies & the Red & White glimmer paper
    • The embossing folder is from the Wintry duo in the Annual catalog
    • She achieved her beautiful background by using Blending Brushes.
    • The pretty 'iridescent' snowflake is from our Wonderful Snowflakes seen here  
    • She printed the greetings on White card stock using her printer! 

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    Next is a simple yet beautiful card made by Annette. She let the Twigs & Sprigs embossing folder take the prime spot on her card. This folder comes in a bundle with dies seen here. 

    Her colors are Old Olive with Very Vanilla.  The greeting is from the Color & Contour bundle.  The offset circles add a playful touch. 

    Come back for more incredible swap cards tomorrow!  

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  • Look at these awesome Sale-a-Bration Team Swaps


    This weekend we held our Team meeting & swap and I can't wait to share them all with you!

    The cards today all feature products from our Sale-a-Bration promotion – it ends in just 2 weeks!  I love getting something free with my purchases.  See all of the SAB choices here. 

    First up is Mary's card featuring the Rings of Love designer series paper.  She created a double Z fun fold card! 

    Her colors include Night of Navy & Mint Macaron. She used the Charming Sentiments bundle for her greeting and popped it up onto a Mint Oval punched piece.  

    Measurements:

    • Night of Navy 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2"
    • Mint Macaron 9 3/4" X 3 1/4" scored at 4 1/4" & 7 1/4"
    • DSP is 4" X 3"
    • White is 2 1/4" X 3" 

    Next is a sweet card made by Karen; it's a perfect layout for quick cards that highlight your designer paper!  She also used the Rings of Love designer paper; it's free in August with a $50 order.  See it here. 

    Her colors are also Night of Navy with Mint Macaron. She colored her White seam binding ribbon Navy with a Blends marker.

    Measurements:

    • White card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored in half at 4 1/4"
    • Night of Navy 3 1/4" X 4 1/4"
    • Designer paper 3" X 4"
    • Mint greeting strip 3 1/4" X 3/4"

    Next is a pretty card made by Laura.  She featured the Wonderful You Designer Paper which is part of the Wonderful You stamp set & designer paper bundle seen here.  They're both free with a $100 Stampin' Up! order in August. 

    She used the Stylish Shapes stitched square dies to cut the flowers out of the designer paper.  No stamping needed! 

     

    The Fern 3D embossing folder is so pretty with these delicate flowers.  

    Measurements:

    • White card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
    • Mossy Meadow 5 1/2" X 2" and 5 1/2" X  1/2"
    • Designer Paper is 5 1/2" X 1" 
    • The die-cut squares are 1 1/2"

    Stop in for more amazing swap cards tomorrow…..

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  • Rings of Love Triple Panel card with video & measurements


    Here's one more card I made during last week's FB Live with the free Rings of Love designer paper in our Sale-a-Bration offering.  

    I cut a 3 1/4" X 3" piece of the designer paper and then cut it into three 1" strips.  I then layered it onto three strips of Evening Evergreen CS. 

    I textured the Crumb Cake layer with the Timber embossing folder – it's also a new Free Sale-a-Bration choice in August; with any $50 Stampin' Up! order.   

    I love how the three panels create a 'scene', making the DSP the star of the card.  See the Rings of Love DSP here.

    Measurements: 

    • Poppy Parade 5 ½”X 8 ½”
    • White is 5 ¼” X 4”, Crumb Cake 5” X 3 ¾”
    • Evergreen is 5 1/8” X 3 7/8”, DSP is 1” X 3 ¼”
    • Evergreen strips are 1 1/8” X 3 3/8”

    Get the details & see my other 2 cards in the video below:

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