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Control Freak’s Blog Hop; Favorite Colors theme!

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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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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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• NEW project ideas & video with our fabulous 2021-23 In Colors!!!

  April 28, 2021

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  I created three pretty cards with our new 2021-23 In Colors for yesterday's FB Live. I used three new stamp sets from the 2021 Annual Catalog. Everyone can order from it next week Tuesday, May 4th!  

  I cannot say it enough; I LOVE OUR NEW IN COLORS!!  They're all gorgeous, unique and will fit in with our current colors beautifully!

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  Here is one of the cards I made on my Live video yesterday. 

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  This card features a few new products:

  • The stamp set is called Quite Meadow
  • Dies are Scalloped Contour for both the Scalloped rectangle & scalloped strips
  • Ink and card stock – Fresh Freesia, Soft Succulent, Pale Papaya, Evening Evergreen and Polished Pink

  Here's another fun card I made with these gorgeous In Colors featuring a sponging technique: 

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  I used the Color & Contour stamp set and all 5 In Colors as well.  I used sticky post-it notes to mask off areas as I sponged and stamped each area.  Watch the video below to catch the tips on this technique. 

   

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• NEW In Color Special Offer! Opt in by May 5th to get FREE markers!

  April 27, 2021

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  This year's In Colors are absolutely amazing and my favorite for many years!  Look at these pretty cards: 

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  These were made with the new Flowers of Friendship stamp set and Color & Contours & Meadow dies. I used the new In Color blends markers to color them in and the incredible new ribbons as well. 

  My New Catalog open house event is next week Tuesday, May 4th from 3-6 pm. 

  Each year I offer my local gals a special deal on the new In Colors.  I put together a big bundle of products and with purchase, they get the 5 colors of Stampin' Write markers FREE!  Now I offer it to everyone; local or long distance!  And if you'd rather choose two pair of Blends markers instead that works too. 

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  Here's how it works:

  Purchase the bundle of products listed below and choose which markers you'd like free: 5 FREE Stampin' Write Markers or 2 colors of Blend combos.  *Save up to $22.00!  

  Bundle includes:

  • 5 In Color Classic ink pads
  • 5 In Color ink refills
  • 1 pkg. assorted 8 1/2" X 11" In Color card stock
  • 10 sheets In Color Designer Paper (6 X 6")
  • 10 6 X 6” sheets In Color shimmer vellum (6 X 6")
  • 1 pkg. In Color rhinestone jewels

  It costs $75 ($88.70 with tax and shipping local pick-up).  *Long distance is $88.70 plus Priority Shipping.  *email me at lagreff60@gmail.com or call or message me for payment information (PayPal or use a credit or debit card) 

  Those who purchase this bundle are eligible to add on either Ribbon or Blends with FREE shipping! 

  • Add on (5 yards of each color) ribbon for $18 (Free tax & shipping)
  • Add on 5 Blends Combo packs $45 (Free tax and shipping) 

  *If there are back-orders I may hold the package until all products are in. (As of now, Blends markers could arrive late; mid May)  

  **This offer ends May 5th at midnight!!

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• Team Swap cards featuring sponging techniques!

  April 26, 2021

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  Our latest Flowerbug Team swap featured sponging techniques and they knocked it out of the park!  Look at these: 

  The first card was made by Deloris. She used the Celebrate Sunflowers bundle.  These items are carrying over to the next catalog but they will no longer be a bundle at 10% off.  You can see it here. 

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  Her colors are Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight and White. I absolutely LOVE the unique colors she used here and isn't her sponging amazing!?  That stitched rectangle of vellum adds the perfect, soft background for the beautiful flower.  

  Next is a fabulous card made by Candace using A Good Man stamp set.  

  Her colors are Crumb Cake, Night of Navy & Pool Party.  

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  She sponged the edges of her stamped pieces and rubbed the Crumb Cake ink pad directly on the Painted Textures embossing folder before running it through the Cut & Emboss Machine.  *See that folder here. 

  That stitched tag is one of our new dies coming in the 2021 Annual Catalog.  It's called 'Tailor Made Tags'. the greeting is from the Inspired Thoughts stamp set; also new! She colored the image in with Blends markers. 

  Stop in again tomorrow for more cards featuring sponging techniques!

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  You can also order them in my Shop here. 

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