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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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  • NEW Winter Wishes DSP; a beautiful set of cards in a pre-cut kit or PDF tutorial

    The Winter Meadow designer paper is the star of these incredibly beautiful cards.  4 of the 5 cards are unique fun fold designs!

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    This kit includes $20 in product including 1/2 pkg. Winter Meadow DSP (6" X 12"), a share of Silver-edged sheer ribbon and Iridescent Rhinestones.  It includes the 10 pre-cut cards kit (2 each of 5 designs)!  Everything is cut, die-cut or punched for you except the designer paper.  You'll use the measurements in the tutorial to cut your new designer paper for each card. 

    This PDF tutorial includes measurements, supplies and step-by-step instructions.  It is emailed to you immediately after purchase.  Check your spam or junk folder!  

    Reserve your kit to go by September 18th. It is mailed out at the end of September. 

    • Choose the pre-cut card kit with product here for $28 plus shipping. 
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    I used the So Sincere & Magical Meadow stamp sets for my greetings and insides but you can substitute others easily. 

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    Especially for those who love fall – this gorgeous All About Autumn designer paper is showcased beautifully in these fun fold cards.  

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    There are 2 of each of 5 designs; each a unique fun fold card. This is one of two kit choices in September.

    This kit includes 1/2 pkg. of 6 X 6" All About Autumn designer paper, a share of Copper ribbon and the new Adhesive-backed sparkle gems. *Due to the Copper Ribbon combo being unavailable until the end of October, I will substitute Copper ribbon from the annual catalog instead.

    It also includes the PDF tutorial – which is emailed to you immediately after payment.  Check your spam or junk mail.  

    The pre-cut kit includes all pre-cut pieces including punched & die-cuts; you'll cut your new designer paper using the measurements in the PDF tutorial. 

    Reserve your pre-cut kit to go here by September 18th. The kit is mailed to you via Priority Mail at the end of September. 

    Reserve the pre-cut card kit here for $28 plus shipping:

    Or choose the PDF tutorial here for $15: 

    The PDF tutorial includes photos, measurements, supplies list and step by step directions for each card. 

    I used the So Sincere stamp set for my greetings.  Add it on at a 10% discount!  Message me here for this option. You can substitute other greetings easily.

    *Save $$ on shipping and add a second kit to your package! See all of the choices here.

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    *This All About Autumn specialty designer paper is currently unavailable but should return by next week.  

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    Today the new Holiday Catalog goes live for everyone to order from! 

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    Also be sure to check out the brand new release of 5 NEW designer papers in the Online Exclusives here.  These are while supplies last! 

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    Watch the video below that showcases the 5 new designer papers.

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    Reserve your Holiday catalog designer paper share:

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