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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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  • Team swaps with the Unbounded Love bundle & more

    Here are a few more of our June Team card swaps.  I shared quite a few last week as well. Our theme was to use a new color along with an old favorite.  

    Lori made this card with Summer Splash and Berry Burst with White. 

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    She added the Unbounded Beauty designer paper, the Deckled Rectangle dies and a Paper Butterfly Accent too.  It's also a fun fold card!

    It's a Dutch Door fun fold.  Making a Dutch Door fold is so simple.  To a full quarter card base you'll add a second layer that opens from the side. Her horizontal layer is 8 1/2" X 2 3/4" scored at 4 1/4". 

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    I like that you cannot see the inside greeting layer until you open the card. The greetings are from the Unbounded Love bundle.  

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    Next is a monochromatic card made by Rita. She also used the Unbounded Love bundle.  

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    Her colors include Peach Pie, Black and White. The DSP is the 2024-26 In Color 6 X 6" pack. She added embossed texture to the background.  I especially like how she added that pretty leaf die-cut frame over her stamped greeting.  A fabulous idea where you don't have to cut the greeting layer to match the die-cut exactly. 

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    Lastly is a fun celebratory card made by Joan. 

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    She featured the 'Light the Sky' stamp set seen here online.  I love her colors of Summer Splash with Real Red, Black & White.  

     

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  • There’s a lot happening in July – here’s the list of the Stampin’ Up! and my specials!

    Summer can be a quiet month for stampers in the north – we finally get a chance to enjoy the outdoors without snow. But I imagine in the south it's time to gather indoors!  Isn't our world wonderfully diverse? 

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    Today I wanted to share all of the specials that Stampin' Up! and myself have available in July. 

    1. Bonus Days!  This is where for every $50 you spend in July you'll receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August. Love this! I've had many people order $100-150 in product to take advantage of the savings. 

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    2. NEW Online Exclusives – they released a bunch of new products only seen online. This means they're not printed in any publication but can be ordered by anyone – online or at local events. Check them all out here. 

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    3. Mediterranean Blooms fun fold card kit to go – a full 10 card class WITH PRODUCT – with pre-cut pieces ready to stamp. See it here along with the details. Reserve this gorgeous kit now for $30 and it will ship out later this month.  *If you need ideas for your own DSP there is a PDF tutorial option here

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    4. Lily Pond Lane card kit to go – another adorable pre-cut card kit that includes Stampin' Up! product and the PDF tutorial all for $30. Reserve it here or choose the PDF tutorial option here. 

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    5. Get a free multipurpose glue stand when you place orders with me in July. Choose the color you want. Be sure to use a host code when ordering: 

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    6. All online orders will receive my PDF tutorial featuring the Full of Life suite

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    I hope you like one or more of these special offers. It's great to enjoy free perks or specials while shopping for your hobby!

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  • Greetings of the Season fun fold card with video & free project sheet

    I'm loving the new Season of Green & Gold suite of projects that was released in the Online Exclusives this month.  Check them all out here. There are tons of online extras that are not seen in any printed catalog. 

    Today's card is gorgeous if I do say so myself!  It features the new Greetings of the Season stamp & die bundle and this gorgeous Season of Green & Gold specialty designer series paper. 

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    The card is a simple fold back with an extra layer added for the designer paper. It also has a textured layer on the left front fold as well.  Lots of great but simple additions that puts it over the top. 

    Look at the greeting here: The new Greetings of the Season stamp set is loaded with stand alone and builder sentiments.  

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    The focus of my projects was the new Season of Green & Gold specialty designer paper and the new Season of Greetings stamp & die bundle seen here. 

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    The stamp set is fabulous but look at the dies! Each one has a hole for ribbon or twine. But look at the sample above; they didn't use them at all. 

    I shared two versions in my video; one with a gold printed piece of DSP on the front and the other with a striped one. Which do you prefer? 

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    There is a bundle of stamps & dies that coordinate with this designer paper but I didn't order them yet. I fussy cut the greenery & bells for my projects. 

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    Here's a photo of this beautiful designer paper; I will be featuring it in an upcoming kit to go. 

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    Click on the following link to download or print the free project sheet for this pretty card.  Download Greetings of the Season side-fold card

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    Below is the video for this card and an easy Dutch Door fold card; both using this beautiful Season of Green & Gold suite collection seen here. 

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    Remember that for every $50 you spend in July you receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August on another order! 

    Bonus Days are a Win Win!!

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    *current host code link: C2J427UY 

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    Earn $5 coupon for every $50 you spend in July; redeem in August. 

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    All online orders will receive my PDF tutorial featuring the Full of Life suite

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