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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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  • Sand & Sea cards

    There are just a few days left to get in on my February Sand & Sea cards kit to go.  Here are two of the cards included in the pre-cut kit: 

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    The cards above will be super easy to finish!  All you'll need to do is cut two pieces of Sand & Sea DSP (included in your kit) and sponge the textured & die-cut shells pieces in your pre-cut kit.  Then stamp your greeting on the pre-cut die-cut.  Done!  

    *You'll use your own inks and stamps.  Add on the Friends are Like Seashells stamp set or bundle to your kit here.  You'll also earn a free Sale-a-Bration choice with this option! 

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    These pretty window cards are also easily done.  Remember everything is pre-cut for you in my kits including the windows and banners above.

    You'll add your own designer paper piece (your choice from your kit) behind the window and finish by stamping the banner.  Add some twine, gems and an adhesive die-cut shell (all included in your kit!).  

    Click here to get yours by Friday, February 19th.  Kits are mailed out at the end of February. 

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  • You Are Amazing cards with Blending Brush ideas

    Last week on my Tuesday Live I shared three cards featuring the You Are Amazing stamp set & the new blending brushes.  I've always loved sponging and these new brushes are incredible!  They are so popular they are currently on back-order; but you can still order them! 

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    This cute stamp set is on page 7 of the Spring catalog.  Click here to see it.  It coordinates with the You Are Amazing card kit.

    Join me here for my weekly 'Facebook Live on Tuesday, February 16th here at 11 am CT. 

    On this first card I used the Happy Dies to create a colorful title banner. 

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    This was my favorite and also loved by many others too.  I created a few 'star stencils' with the Stitched Stars dies and sponged in the windows.  

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    I added a few Artistry Blooms sequins for extra bling. 

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    And on this card I sponged on the True Love polka dot paper.  It was Black & White but is now two-toned!  

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  • Use Sketches for inspiration!

    I've recently started sharing sketches on my Flowerbug's Team page and this is one of the firsts: 

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    I think it's a fun layout and quick too.  I decided to use the designer paper from the Boho Indigo product medley.  I love these tones of blue!   

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    The card stock is Misty Moonlight and White. Below is a list of products I used. Click on each to see them in my store. 

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