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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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  • Quick, pretty cards for springtime greetings in this kit to go

    Here's another card kit option in April; it features the All the Best Paper Pumpkin kit. 

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    Aren't these spring floral cards beautiful? I jazzed up the cards in this kit a bit from the originals.

    This kit includes 9 cards, matching envelopes and an acetate box.  You'll make 3 each of 3 card designs.

    It includes the following:

    • 9 card bases, greeting labels, pre-cut or die-cut elements 
    • a share of blue sparkle gems
    • adhesives
    • 9 envelopes
    • an acetate box to gift or store cards in
    • PDF tutorial

    See this kit here.  It's $25 plus shipping.  

    *This kit does not include stamps or inks; you'll need assorted greetings and Balmy Blue or Olive inks to complete the cards

    The kits will be mailed out at the end of April. The PDF tutorial will be sent via email immediately after payment. Check your junk folder. 

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    *This kit features the December 2023 Paper Pumpkin refill kit.

    Check out the other card kits available here to combine & save on shipping if you order more than one.

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  • Beautiful Nature’s Sweetness specialty paper – for gorgeous cards in this kit to go or PDF tutorial

    I chose to feature the stunning Nature's Sweetness specialty paper for one of my April card kits to go.  It's filled with pretty gold foil patterns and botanical prints. As usual the photo does not do them justice! 

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    This card kit to go includes the following:

    • 10 pre-cut cards – 2 each of 5 designs including a few fancy fold layouts
    • 1/2 pkg of the Nature's Sweetness specialty designer paper (6" X 12")
    • a share of the faux leather trim
    • a share of neutral sequins
    • the PDF tutorial with photos, measurements, supplies & step by step directions

    You'll receive the PDF tutorial immediately after payment; check your email. The pre-cut kit & products will be sent at the end of April. 

    The cost for the pre-cut kit & products is $29 plus shipping. Click here to see it. 

    See the PDF tutorial here; it's $15 and does not include product. 

    *This is the kit my subscribers will receive in April.  If you're interested in getting a pre-cut kit each month with $20 in product  Click here to opt in. You can cancel or opt out at any time. It's $28 plus shipping. 

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    *This kit does not include stamped images.  You'll need assorted greeting images and a few inks to complete the cards.

    You'll use a paper trimmer to cut your new designer paper using the measurements in the tutorial. Everything else is pre-cut for you. 

    Check out the other card kits available here and save on shipping if you order more than one. I'll share my other new card kit in tomorrow's post.

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  • More Cutest Cow projects by our Artist of the Month!

    Wait until you see the rest of Deloris's projects with the Cutest Cow bundle! 

    This first card is a fun scene in an accordion style or 'stepper card' that she cased from Queen Bee Creations. 

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    She used Granny Apple Green with Black & White. She added a sky background using blending brushes. She fussy cut her grass. The greeting is punched with the Heartfelt Hexagon punch. 

    Measurements:

    • Card base 5 1/2" X 11" scored at 2 1/2", 5", 6 3/4", 8 1/2" & 9 3/4"
    • Grass layers are 5 1/4" wide and approximately 2" & 1 5/8" high
    • White sponged layer 5" X 3 3/4"
    • Black is 5 1/4" X 4" 

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    Next is a fun play on a 'purple cow'. Have you ever had that drink?  Ice cream added to grape soda – yum!

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    How cute is this!?  Her colors include Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape, Black & White. The die-cuts are from the wonderful & popular Nested Essentials dies seen here. 

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    And lastly a scene directly from the farm! Deloris used to have milk cows on her farm so she knows cows!   

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    Her colors include Blueberry Bushel, Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Black & White. The designer paper is from the Glorious Gingham pack seen here. The Banner greeting die is also from the Nested Essentials dies. 

    Thank you Deloris for sharing your incredible projects with us!  

     

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    As you can see with her adorable projects, the Cutest Cow bundle is super cute & fun to create with!  The stamp set & punch will be sold in the new Annual Catalog coming out in May. It will not be available in a bundle at 10% off though; the items will be sold separately. 

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