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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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  • Berry Delightful Card kit to go; opt in by June 18th!

    I created some cute cards for a kit to go in June featuring the Berry Delightful Designer Paper.  It's perfect for summer-time since it's berry season! The colors are bright & fun and 5 of the 8 cards are unique fun folds. 

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    This kit to go includes a 8 cards pre-cut kit with DSP & rhinestones as well. I also have a PDF tutorial option as well. *I have a limited supply of these kits; be sure to opt in by June 18th! 

    This kit includes the following:

    • 8 pre-cut cards including all pre-cut, punched & die-cut pieces needed to complete the cards.
    • 1/4 pkg. of the Berry Delightful designer paper (6" X 6") 
    • Rhinestone jewels
    • the PDF Tutorial with photos, measurements, supplies list and step-by-step directions sent via email.

    This kit does not include ink, stamps or pre-stamped images. I used 2 stamp sets (Strawberry Patch & Berry Blessings) to finish the cards but you can easily substitute any you own. 

    There are multiple options for you; the kits to go are available through June 18th.

    • PDF Tutorial only $15 seen here 
    • Cards kit with tutorial (includes DSP, pre-cut cards & rhinestones) $28 seen here
    • Cards kit, Tutorial, pre-cut kit with DSP, Rhinestones & the Berry Blessings stamp set for just $10 more – $38; seen here  *there are only 8 of these kits available
    • Click here to get both kits & save on shipping! 

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    The inks I used are Poppy Parade, Pacific Point, Granny Apple Green & Rich Razzleberry but you can easily substitute others you own. 

    **The tutorial will be emailed to you immediately after payment.  Please check your spam or junk folder for it.  Go here to see all of my kits or tutorials. 

    *I have a second card kit to go this month as well; see it here.    

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  • Hand-Penned Cards Kit to go!

    I had a few requests to feature the pretty Hand-Penned designer paper for a kit to go.  So I had a play with it and came up with these cards: 

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    This kit to go includes a 10 cards pre-cut kit with 2 each of 5 designs including many fun-fold cards.  *Opt in by June 18th to get it! 

    You'll receive the following in this kit:

    • the 10 pre-cut cards including all pre-cut, punched & die-cut pieces needed to complete the cards.
    • 1/2 pkg of the Hand Penned designer paper (6" X 12") 
    • new Genial Gems
    • Pool Party sheer ribbon
    • the PDF Tutorial with photos, measurements, supplies used and step-by-step directions sent via email.

    This kit does not include pre-stamped images. I used the fabulous greeting set called Create with Friends to finish the cards.  You can add this on to your kit to go at 10% off.  Email me for this option at lagreff60@gmail.com 

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    The inks I used are Mint Macaron, Misty Moonlight, Pale Papaya, Highland Heather and Pool Party but you can easily substitute others you own. 

    Go here to get this kit to go by June 18th. It's just $28 plus shipping and you're getting $20 in actual product! 

    Or click here for the PDF tutorial. 

    **The tutorial will be emailed to you immediately after payment.  Please check your spam or junk folder for it. 

    *I will have a second card kit to go this month as well.  I'll share that one in a few days.  You can save on shipping and choose both!  

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    June Specials:

    The last chance list is out!  Check out the retiring and discounted products here. 

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    Host code: RB3VHBUK  Click here to order

    Use this host code if your order is under $150. If it's over you'll still get the embossing folder but you'll also earn host benefits! Better yet, choose the Starter Kit and choose $125 in product and FREE Shipping as well!  Click here!

    *All online orders in May receive a free PDF full of project ideas with 2 new catalog suites! 

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  • Pretty Pansy Patch fun fold card with measurements!

    Check out this pretty fun fold card using the Pansy Patch suite:  

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    The flowers are die-cut from the Pansy Petals designer paper.  Yes; the Pansy dies match the Designer paper perfectly – 2 sets each of leaves and flowers coordinate!

    Note that adorable golden bee embellishment.  They're called Bumblebee trinkets but they are currently unavailable.  They should be back in stock around June 7th. 

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    Here are the measurements for this pretty card: 

    • Evening Evergreen:  8 ½” X 5 ½” base scored at 1 ¼” and 4 ¼”
    • Fresh Freesia: 1” X 5 ¼”
    • Basic White:  2 pieces – 3” X 4 ¼” for stitched rectangle die-cut and 2 ¾” X 4” for inside
    • Pansy Petals Designer Paper: 1 ½” X 5 ½” plus more for the die-cut pansies

    I created this display for the Pansy Patch bundle seen here; see how many dies you get?  And you can see how to put each of them together as well. 

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    This suite is fresh, springy and unique.  See it all here. 

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    June Specials:

    The last chance list is out!  Check out the retiring and discounted products here. 

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    Host code: RB3VHBUK  Click here to order

    Use this host code if your order is under $150. If it's over you'll still get the embossing folder but you'll also earn host benefits! Better yet, choose the Starter Kit and choose $125 in product and FREE Shipping as well!  Click here!

    *All online orders in May receive a free PDF full of project ideas with 2 new catalog suites! 

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