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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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  • You’ll want to make this easy box for cards. Grab the free tutorial!

    I shared this fabulous box for gifting or storing cards in on last week’s Live video. It’s one of those projects you NEED to make!

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    I found a similar project on Pinterest but the measurements weren’t for A2 cards so I reconfigured it and came up with this one. I love it and the fact that it’s super easy makes it a must have to save among your project ideas.

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    I used Secret Sea card stock, the DSP and with the retiring Branching Out dies (so sad!) for the front. The Secret Sea bordered ribbon is perfect to wrap and tie into a bow for giving.

    If you don’t have these Branching Out dies; I think they’re a must have! Get them ASAP before they’re gone for good.

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    It features the Lovely Blossoms suite; especially the Lovely Blossoms designer paper here and the Lovely Arrangements bundle seen here.

    I added three cards & envelopes inside the box but it would fit 5-6 cards if they’re not too thick.

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    I’ll share the cards in my blog post tomorrow. But in the meantime the template for this box is below.

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    I created a free project sheet for both the box and the cards. Please click here to print or save it!

    The video tutorial is below; please watch it to see how to assemble the box.

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    Product of the Month is the Eyelet Blooms dies

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    Free PDF tutorial featuring the Delicate Whispers suite!

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    And below is the video tutorial on how to assemble the box and some of the cards.

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  • Lovely Florals card kit to go with PDF & video tutorial

    Here’s something new & different in my card kits to go. I decided to play with the Lovely Florals scrapbook kit to create cards with. This kit from Stampin’ Up! includes sooo much product and it’s only $15 on the Last Chance list! *see it here

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    It was super easy to convert the scrapbooking plan to cards. Here’s what I came up with.

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    Aren’t they beautiful?! This is one of those kits you’ll truly enjoy creating; they’re so quick, easy and gorgeous.

    Reserve your card kit here and it will be mailed to you at the end of April. This kit includes 10 pretty cards and many of the products you need to make them.  

    Here’s what you’ll receive in your kit:

    • 10 pre-cut cards including die-cuts, punches and layers 
    • Multiple sheets of Lovely Florals designer series paper (12 X 12″)
    • three sheets of floral & greeting die-cuts and stickers in 12 X 12″ size!
    • a share of Rhinestone jewels
    • the PDF tutorial and the exclusive video tutorial

    The PDF tutorial is sent to you via email immediately after payment; check your spam folder. The actual kit with products is sent at the end of April via Priority Mail.  

    *You will need greeting images, inks, adhesives and a paper trimmer to finish the cards. 

    See all of my kits and tutorials here.

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  • Hello Spring card kit to go; so pretty!

    Look at the these beautiful, botanical cards I made with a retired Paper Pumpkin kit.

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    I redesigned the cards using the many pretty elements in the kit. 

    In this kit you’ll receive supplies to make 12 cards with envelopes. All card bases and layers are included along with linen thread & sequin gems. You’ll need Old Olive or Mossy Meadow ink, greeting images, a paper trimmer, scissors and adhesives to complete the cards.  

    You can reserve this kit here for $31. Or if you already own this PP kit you can grab the tutorial here. The PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately after purchase; check your spam or junk folder. The kit is mailed out at the end of April. 

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    I have three NEW kits this month; be sure to check them all out here. You’ll save $$ on shipping when ordering more than one kit.

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    April Specials:

    Check out the Last Chance list here; these items go fast!

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    Product of the Month is the Eyelet Blooms dies

    *Get a free 12 project tutorial when you redeem this POM from me!

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    Free PDF tutorial featuring the Delicate Whispers suite!

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