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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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  • Colorful In Symmetry cards kit to go; 2nd kit in August

    Yesterday I shared the Blackberry Beauty August card kit to go and today I'm sharing the other option featuring the In Symmetry stamp set & 8 pre-cut cards. 

    I paired up the In Symmetry stamp set with the Beautifully Penned designer paper for these colorful cards.  Two of the 4 designs are fun folds. 

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    Email me here by August 22nd to get this kit to go.  (Due to Stampin' Up!'s policy I cannot include a link to purchase this kit directly in my shop since it includes a stamp set.) 

    But you can get the PDF tutorial here. 

    This kit includes the following:

    • the In Symmetry photopolymer stamp set
    • 8 pre-cut cards including punched & die-cut pieces
    • the PDF tutorial *sent via email upon purchase ($15 value)
    • It will be mailed out via Priority Mail at the end of August 

    *This kit does not include stamped images, ink or rhinestones.  

    I used the following inks: Real Red, Black, Polished Pink, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green and Highland Heather. 

    Opt in by emailing me here to get this kit by August 22nd.  Or save money & get this kit AND the Blackberry Beauty kit in August. I can send you an invoice for both. 

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    I shared my retired BOGO items for sale on FB Live last week.  There are over 99 items left; mostly stamps, dies, bundles and embossing folders.  You can see video here on YouTube.   However the most updated list is  in the album here on my FB page. *I update & delete items as they are sold.

    This sale will stay open through August 14th.  If you have a list of current Stampin' Up! items you want to buy why not double dip and get lots more free with this BOGO?!  

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    August Specials

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    All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

    the Harvest Meadow Suite!

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    Get the Cute Star Adhesive-Backed Sequins with a $50 online order from me in August! 

    Use this host code: H9HJQNC6

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  • Gorgeous Blackberry Beauty Cards Kit to Go!

    I couldn't wait to get my hands on this gorgeous Blackberry Beauty Specialty designer series paper!  It is even prettier in person.  I knew I had to feature it for my August card kit to go. These beautiful cards came together almost effortlessly!  

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    This specialty paper# is stunning with the gold foil accents.  And the coordinating Blackberry Beauty Ephemera pack includes beautiful printed die-cuts and tags. The colors featured in it are Blackberry Bliss, Polished Pink, Early Espresso, Cinnamon Cider, Rich Razzleberry & Gold. 

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    If you'd like to get this pre-cut cards kit to go, be sure to opt in by August 22nd here. The kits are mailed out at the end of August.  Or you can choose the PDF tutorial here. 

    This kit includes the following:

    • 1/2 pkg of new Blackberry Beauty Specialty DSP (6" X 12")
    • a share of the Elegant Faceted gems
    • Gold shimmer ribbon
    • 1/2 pkg of the Blackberry Beauty Ephemera pack
    • 10 pre-cut cards; 3 of the 5 designs are fancy folds!
    • the PDF tutorial including measurements, photos, supply list & step by step directions ($15 value)

    The kit does not include pre-stamped images, adhesive or stamps. I used a few stamp sets for greetings including the Peaceful Moments, Heartfelt Wishes and Artistically Inked sets. You can easily substitute stamps you already own. 

    *This kit will be mailed at the end of August, unless there are back orders. 

    Go here to order the kit to go. It's $28 plus shipping.

    Click here to purchase the PDF tutorial. $15

    The PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately after payment. 

    *This kit is what my monthly kit subscribers will receive.  I have a 2nd kit option I'll share with you tomorrow. 

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    I shared my retired BOGO items for sale on FB Live last week.  There are over 99 items left; mostly stamps, dies, bundles and embossing folders.  You can see video here on YouTube.   However the most updated list is  in the album here on my FB page. *I update & delete items as they are sold.

    This sale will stay open through August 14th.  If you have a list of current Stampin' Up! items you want to buy why not double dip and get lots more free with this BOGO?!  

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    August Specials

    Host code: 7JB43RUH

    *click here to order

    All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

    the Harvest Meadow Suite!

    Harvest Meadow suite P Sheets Save

    Get the Cute Star Adhesive-Backed Sequins with a $50 online order from me in August! 

    Use this host code: H9HJQNC6

    Free Star sequins in August Save

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  • All Squared Away with Biggest Wish

    Before you check out today's project, did you know that the Holiday & 2nd Sale-a-Bration catalogs are live?! Click here to see it all.  

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    Here's another card I made with the All Squared Away bundle but just the stamps this time.  

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    I also used the Biggest Wish stamp set for the greetings.  

    See that CUTE black & white gingham ribbon? That's NEW in the 2021 Holiday catalog.  See it here.  

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    You can watch the video on this card and the others below here. 

    I shared my retired BOGO items for sale on FB Live yesterday.  There are over 150 items; mostly stamps, dies, bundles and embossing folders.  You can see the items I have here on YouTube.   However the most updated list is  in the album here on my FB page. *I update & delete items as they are sold.

    This sale will stay open through August 14th.  If you have a list of current Stampin' Up! items you want to buy why not double dip and get lots more free with this BOGO?!  

    Online Bogo Save

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    August Specials

    Host code: 7JB43RUH

    *click here to order

    All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

    the Harvest Meadow Suite!

    Harvest Meadow suite P Sheets Save

    Get the Cute Star Adhesive-Backed Sequins with a $50 online order from me in August! Use this host code: H9HJQNC6

    Free Star sequins in August Save

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