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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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  • Two February Card kits; first is the serenely beautiful Sand & Sea

    Here are the beautiful set of cards featuring the Sand & Sea suite for my February cards kit to go. 

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    Each month I create a unique cards kit around a group of current Stampin' Up! products.  You receive around $20 in products and it costs just $28 with the pre-cut kit and PDF tutorial!  

    Besides the pre-cut supplies for 10 cards (including the punched and die-cut pieces) you'll receive the following:

    • 1/2 pkg of Sand & Sea designer paper (6" X 12")
    • Blushing Bride & White twine
    • a share of new Opal round gems
    • a share of adhesive die-cut shells
    • the PDF tutorial which includes measurements, supplies, photos and step by step directions. 

    **This kit does not include stamped images.  I used the Friends are like Seashells stamp set; you could use what you have or add it on to your kit. If you want either the stamp set or the bundle you can add them to your kit at an extra 10% discount! And you get a Sale-a-Bration choice then too!

    *You'll also need your own ink. I used the following colors: Blushing Bride, Sahara Sand, Misty Moonlight & Pear Pizzazz.  

    Order here to receive a kit by February 20th.  Or choose the PDF tutorial only here. 

    *The kits should be mailed out at the end of February via Priority mail; barring any back-ordered items. 

    *The PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately upon payment. 

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    Add my second kit in February and save on shipping!  I'll post details tomorrow but here's a peak both together!  

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    All online orders receive both a Hydrangea Hill and Sand & Sea projects PDF!

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  • Hey Chick bundles are available now! Check out these cute cards!

    Stampin’ Up! is returning the favorite Hey Chick stamp set from Sale-A-Bration 2017 because it was SO popular…plus they added a set of Chick dies here. You can purchase the stamp set or just the dies, or get BOTH in the Hey Chick Bundle here save 10%! There are lots of cute dies in this set for creating scenes for your Chicks!

    I know many of you are waiting to order these products!  *Remember you can add them to your Starter Kit and get them at an additional 25% off!  Click here to get yours

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    And I’m sure you have seen the Hey Birthday Chick Stamp Set in the Spring Mini, the January-June 2021 Mini Catalog. Starting today, if you would like coordinating dies, you can get those, too, for the stamp set! See the bundle here: 

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    I created some cute cards with these bundles on Tuesday's FB Live.  *The video is below. 

    Look at this fun fold card!

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    And check out this window card with chickens peeking out. 

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    Aren't they adorable!?  Watch my video below to catch the many tricks I have for putting these cards together. 

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    February Specials:

    Get the best deal we have during Sale-a-Bration with purchase of the Starter Kit! 

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  • Berry Delightful Fun Fold cards with video

    Here are the cards we made at my January Card Clubs featuring the Berry Delightful bundle in the Sale-a-Bration catalog.  Everyone loved how easy this fold is!  

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    I gave them the choice of either blueberry or raspberry cards; this stamp set and designer paper work beautifully with both!  It also pairs fabulously with the Sweet Strawberry bundle too! 

    I used Rich Razzleberry & Pacific Point card stock and ink on these cards; plus some Garden Green ink.  

    Check it out here on the Sale-a-Bration choices; the Designer paper and stamp set are FREE with a $100 order while supplies last. 

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    And remember that those who order this bundle from me get a free 10 cards pre-cut kit and PDF tutorial!!  I have a few left. 

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    And it uses your card stock efficiently too! Measurements are below. 

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    See that gorgeous stitching around the inside layer?  That's the new Stitched with Whimsy dies. They stitch but don't cut.  There are 6 assorted sizes in this set.  You can see it here.  

    Measurements:

    • Main card 4 1/4" X 7 1/2" scored at 5 1/2"
      Designer paper 1 3/4" X 4"
      White 2 1/2" X 3 1/4" for front, 4" X 5 1/4" inside front layer 2 3/4" X 3 1/2"

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    You can catch my tips on stamping these 2-step images and the fun fold design below in my video.  

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    February Specials:

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    Current Host code is ZH42J3R4

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    All online orders receive both a Hydrangea Hill and Sand & Sea projects PDF!

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    Get a package of 150 Resin Hearts from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

    *If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

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    Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

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