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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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  • Beautiful By the Bay card kit; stunning designer paper!

    This gorgeous By the Bay specialty designer paper is amazingly beautiful!  It has gold and glossy accents on one side of each page.  

    It was my top choice for a January card kit; it's incredibly pretty and not just for beachy themes.  Below you'll see the 10 cards featured in my By the Bay card kit to go.  

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    There are 10 cards here with most being fancy folds.  The kit includes a half a package of By the Bay 6" DSP, a share of new Milky Dots and new Balmy Blue shaded ribbon AND the PDF tutorial.  Plus you'll receive the 10 pre-cut cards – everything is cut for you including the die-cut or punched pieces.  You'll just need to cut the designer paper that's in your product kit.  You'll have lots of product left to make even more cards! 

    Opt in for this kit by January 19th; it will be mailed out at the end of January.  You can choose the PDF tutorial here.  

    Get this fun fold card kit here.  

    *The PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately after purchase.  Please check your spam or junk folder for it. 

    It does not include stamped images. I used the Something Fancy stamp set but you can substitute other greetings.

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    More details:

    • Add on the Something Fancy stamp set or bundle at an extra 10% off (and earn a free SAB choice). Email me 
    • I also have a second card kit available this month featuring the Regency Park designer paper.  See that one here.  
    • You can combine your kit orders and save on shipping; they'll both fit in one package. 
    • Each kit includes $20 in product so if you'd like to earn a free $50 Sale-a-Bration item, add on $30 or more in product and choose a free item (or add $10 if you get both kits).  Email me here for that option please.  
    • You will need greeting images, Navy ink, adhesives and a paper trimmer to cut your new designer paper. 

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  • Regency Park Fun Fold Card Kit to go! Opt in by January 19th

    I've sure enjoyed playing with the pretty Regency Park designer paper; the color combinations and patterns are wonderful!  I chose it to be the featured product for my card kit this month.  Here's the photo of the cards: 

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    There are 10 fun fold cards here and the kit includes a half a package of Regency Park 6" DSP, a share of Faceted Gems and Navy bordered ribbon AND the PDF tutorial.  Plus you'll receive the 10 pre-cut cards – everything is done for you including the die-cut or punched pieces.  You'll just need to cut the designer paper that's in your product kit.  You'll have lots of product left to make even more cards! 

    Opt in for this kit by January 19th; it will be mailed out at the end of January.  You can choose the PDF tutorial here.  

    Get this fun fold card kit here.  

    The PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately after purchase.  Please check your spam or junk folder for it. 

    It does not include stamped images. I used Sentimental Park stamp set but you can substitute other greetings.

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    More details:

    • Add on the Sentimental Park stamp set or bundle at an extra 10% off (and earn a free SAB choice). Email me 
    • I also have a second card kit available this month featuring the By the Bay specialty paper.  See that one here.  
    • You can combine your kit orders and save on shipping; they'll both fit in one package. 
    • Each kit includes $20 in product so if you'd like to earn a free $50 Sale-a-Bration item, add on $30 or more in product and choose one (or if getting 2 kits, add on $10 to get a SAB choice).  Email me here for that option please.  
    • You will need greeting images, Navy ink, adhesives and a paper trimmer to cut your new designer paper. 

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    Sale-a-Bration & the Spring Catalog!

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    Order online using the links below:

    January Host code links: FYRQ94HR or 69GXSA3B

    Get free Pastel Sequins with online orders over $55 when using the host code above! 

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    January Host code links: FYRQ94HR or 69GXSA3B

     Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

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    Best Deal Ever on the Starter kit here!

    Get over $250 in products for just $129 including the new mini machine!

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  • Sale-a-Bration product displays

    **Important: My email address has changed because my account was compromised.  Please note my new email here – lagreff60@gmail.com 

    For today's post I'm featuring displays I had up at my new catalog party on Saturday.  I shared some yesterday featuring new 2023 Spring Catalog products and today I'm focusing on Sale-a-Bration products.  

    First is a display board of the Looking at You and Adorable Owls stamp sets.  Both are free with a $50 Stampin' Up! purchase. 

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    Both the Thanks a Bunch and the Adorable Owls sets are free with a $50 purchase through February 28th during our Sale-a-Bration promotion.  I know you all love getting free items as much as I do.  

    See the Thanks a Bunch set here and the Adorable Owls set here. 

    At the bottom of the photo above you'll see the Dandy Designs DSP.  The Dandy Designs Designer Paper is a whopping pack of 48 sheets and is free with a $100 minimum purchase in our Sale-a-Bration promotion happening now through February 28th.  See it here.

    It has been very popular with my customers so far and I just wonder if it might sell out before the promotion ends…. .  

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    I love this stamp set! It's 2-step and distinktive in one set!  Here's the link to see it online.  It's free with any $100 purchase through February 28th.  I love Sale-a-Bration!  

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    Above are the Dainty Flowers & Favored Flowers displays.  See the Dainty Flowers DSP here. 

    And here is the link to the Favored Flowers designer paper; it's so pretty in deep, rich colors. 

    *Remember that these products are available while supplies last!  Don't wait too long to order. 

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    Sale-a-Bration & the Spring Catalog!

    Spring & SAB catalogs Save

    Order online using the links below:

    January Host code links: FYRQ94HR or 69GXSA3B

    Get free Pastel Sequins with online orders over $55 when using the host code above! 

    January 23 free sequins Save
    January Host code links: FYRQ94HR or 69GXSA3B

     Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

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    Best Deal Ever on the Starter kit here!

    Get over $250 in products for just $129 including the new mini machine!

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