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Clean & Simple Blog Hop; Pretty Pop-Up dies

Welcome to the Control Freak's May blog hop!  The theme is Clean & Simple projects. 

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You may have just arrived or hopped over from Wendy's blog.  I'm sure you loved her unique projects. 

For some reason when I think of clean & simple I lean towards mostly white projects.  I've been wanting to play with my new Pretty Pop-Up dies so here is what I came up with for my first project: 

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It's almost all white; just a few accents of Balmy Blue & Petal Pink.  These Pretty Pop-Up dies do not cut all of the way through; they provide detailed texture and a 'peak' behind the die-cuts.  

I added a bit of color to some of the flowers and butterflies with Balmy Blue & Petal Pink light blends markers.  To get them to pop up a bit I pushed each die-cut outward with my Take Your Pick tool.  I adhered this 4" X 5 1/4" piece to a smaller piece of Balmy Blue card stock using mini dimensionals.  

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The greeting is from the Nature's Thoughts stamp set and on a die-cut from the Natural Prints dies.  I added a 1/4" strip behind this to bring in a bit of Balmy Blue. This card might not be considered true clean & simple but it does only have a few layers!  Ha!

I stuck with the Balmy Blue & White them for my second card but added a bit of Gray Granite with the Abigail Rose designer paper. 

I used the smaller oval die for this card and used one of the single dies for the White butterfly.  

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The greeting is stamped on a circle die from the Picture This dies and is from the Nature's Thoughts stamp set as well. There is a piece of Vellum card stock behind the Balmy Blue layer. 

You can see some of the dies I used in the photo below: 

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Thank you so much for stopping in today; I hope you enjoyed seeing these Pretty Pop-Up die projects!  

I hope you'll stick with the 'hop' to see all of the projects!  Click here to see Melissa's projects or on the icon below.  

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  • New Horizons scenic cards; a sure ‘wow’!

    I've been sharing cards made on a recent Facebook Live featuring the New Horizons suite this week.  You just cannot go wrong with these products!  Each Tuesday at 11 am CT I host a FB live. Follow me on FB here so you don't miss anything. 

    Today's cards feature the On the Horizon bundle along with the beautiful New Horizon designer paper.  Luckily this paper is in stock! 

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    The only stamping on this card is the birds. I inked in Misty Moonlight ink and stamped off once before stamping on the designer paper scene.  The paper provides the gorgeous background.

    The card base is Garden Green 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored in half at 4 1/4".  The designer paper is 5 1/4" X 4".

    The fence, grass, layered mountains and 'green hills' are all die-cut using the Horizon dies.  These dies are currently unavailable but they should be back in stock next week.  The 'blue' mountain was cut from a leftover strip of the designer paper and the detailed mountain was cut from White CS. 

    I decided to try a vertical card as well using this same sheet of New Horizons Designer Paper.  This time the card base is Blackberry Bliss cut at 4 1/4" X 11".  There are so many colors in this paper; many will work easily. 

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    Details for both cards:

    • See the On the Horizon's bundle here.
    • The New Horizon's designer series paper is seen here. 
    • the pebbles enamel shapes are also currently unavailable. They should be back in stock later in March.  
    • The fence, grass, mountains, hills are all from the Horizon dies. 

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    Click on the photo below to watch this video tutorial.  

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  • New Horizons Side-step Easel cards with video tutorial

    I shared these fancy fold cards on a recent FB live and thought you'd like to see them too. I used the gorgeous New Horizons designer paper seen here.   

    Each Tuesday at 11 am CT I host a FB live. Follow me on FB here so you don't miss anything. 

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    It's a unique side-step card.  This one is a vertical layout.  See the horizontal layout below. My stamps include the On the Horizon bundle and Let's Sail bundle.  See those neat 'pebbles' I added to the bottom?  Those are in the 2022 January-June catalog but are currently out of stock.  They'll be back at the end of March.  

    The global supply issues are affecting our product quite a bit.  Stampin' Up! is doing everything they can to keep us updated and getting our products as quickly as possible.  

    Measurements:

    • Blackberry Bliss 4 1/4" X 9" scored at 1 1/4", 2 1/2" & 5 3/4"
    • Vertical CS is 2 1/2" X 8 1/4" scored at 5 1/2"
    • DSP pieces are front 2 1/4" X 5 1/4", strip on front 1" X 4", back is 3" X 4" 

    Next are the horizontal versions I shared on the video.  Click here to see it or scroll down. 

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    I think any card you make with this beautiful designer paper will be stunning.  It's simply amazing!  

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    Measurements:

    • 5 1/2" X 8" Misty Moonlight CS scored at 3", 6" and 7"
    • Vertical easel piece is 3" X 6" scored at 4 1/4" 
    • DSP 2 3/4" X 4" and 3/4" X 5 1/4" strip, back DSP is 2 3/4" X 5 1/4" 

    Click on the photo below to watch this video tutorial.  

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    Email me to opt in for my Waves card kit to go here; it includes the Waves bundle!

    Or the Flowering Fields kit seen here. 

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  • Ready for stunning Spring-like fun fold cards? The Flowering Fields kit to go & tutorial is here!

    The Flowering Fields DSP is stunning!  I honestly had no idea I would love these cards as much as I do. 

    I truly enjoy taking a group of products and creating with them.  Limiting yourself to one pkg of DSP, the coordinating colors, stamps & accessories sure sparks my creativity!  Look at these:

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    This kit to go includes 10 fancy fold cards; 2 each of 5 cards.  The beautiful, springy cards are sure to please.  Each one is a special & unique card fold you'll be proud to give out.

    There are two choices for you; a pre-cut kit to go that includes $20 in product or the PDF tutorial for those that already have the products. 

    You have more options too!  Add on either the Flowering Tulips stamp set or bundle and I'll take off an additional 10%. Contact me here to do that.

    This kit is available through March 17th and includes the following: 

    • 10 pre-cut cards, die-cut & punched pieces
    • 1/2 pkg. Flowering Fields designer series paper
    • a share of Evergreen windowpane ribbon
    • a share of Artistry adhesive-backed sequins
    • the PDF tutorial with measurements, supplies, photos & step by step directions. 

    Click here to get the pre-cut cards kit with product

    Click here to get the PDF tutorial only.  This PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately after ordering.  

    The kits are mailed out at the end of March, barring any supply issues. 

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    Host codes: EU76H4H7

     *click here to order 

    If your order is over $50 you'll receive a free embellishment

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    Email me to opt in for my Waves card kit to go here; it includes the Waves bundle! 

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    Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!  

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