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Control Freak's Blog Hop; Favorite Colors theme!

Welcome to the January Blog Hop from our talented Control Freaks group!  Our theme this month is to use our favorite Stampin' Up! color and make it monochromatic!  

If you just stopped in from Wendy's blog I'm sure you enjoyed her projects. She is super creative!

I haven't joined a blog hop in awhile and I've missed it!  This color theme was perfect for me as my Flowerbug's Team swapped monochromatic cards last week.  I've been sharing them here all week long.

My first card features a new stamp set called Crane of Fortune.  

I chose to feature Misty Moonlight with Night of Navy & White.  The Crane of Fortune stamp set is new in our Stampin' Up! January-June catalog.  It's a Distinktive stamp set which means you get multiple hues of color with one inking.  These are my favorite type of stamps.  Look how pretty the images are in one color and so easy too! 

After I stamped the crane I textured it with the Tasteful Textile 3D embossing folder.  

This card is a very simple fun fold.  Here are the measurements:

• Score your 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" card base at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"
• Misty Moonlight layer 1 7/8" X 5 1/4"
• White layers are 3 1/4" X 4 1/2"
• Navy layer is 3 1/2" X 4 3/4"

 

I stamped some of the dragonflies on the front layer of Misty Moonlight.  I used White Craft ink for a soft, subtle effect.  As you can see I made quite a few of them for our Team swap!  

Next is a pretty card in Soft Succulent & White.  

I used the new Artfully Layered stamp set along with the Stitched Rectangle dies.  This technique is called Triple Time Stamping. 

To achieve this layered effect I stamped all three of the White layers at the same time. Then you adhere each piece to a Soft Succulent layer and put the pieces back together; almost like a puzzle.  It's a great way to create quick, eye catching cards. 

Measurements:

• Soft Succulent - 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" card base, 4 1/8" X 2 7/8" & 3" X 1 5/8"
• White - 5 1/4" X 4", 4" X 2 5/8" & 2 3/4" X 1 3/8" 

Thanks so much for stopping in today. Click on the icon below to see what Melissa has created for you. You won't want to miss it! 

3 ideas with the Friendly Hello bundle with video & measurements

I featured the Friendly Hello bundle on last week's Facebook Live. One of the projects is this 'latch fold' card. Click here to get to my page & I hope you'll follow me too. 

It's normally called a Joy Fold card but I added the flowers on the lower left as a latch to hold it closed.  I like it when a fun fold card stays flat and doesn't pop open on it's own. 

 

The color combination is Pool Party with Fresh Freesia.  I think it's soft & springy; which we sorely need right now in North Dakota.  It's super color the last few weeks with more snow than I like!  

Click here to see the Friendly Hello bundle.  It's part of our Sale-a-Bration offering through the end of February, 2022.  It's free with a $100 purchase from my store. I love this time of year when everyone can get something free with their purchase.  Most items are free with a $50 order but there are a few of higher value that are free with a $100 order.  

I stamped the left flap of the card with the double flower image instead of texturing it.  I like the tone on tone stamping.  It adds detail without getting 'busy'.  

I added the new Iridescent Rhinestones to the flower centers.  Love these so much!  I'm actually gifting a package away to everyone who places an online order over $50 this month.  See them here. 

Click on the photo below to watch the video.  The Latch Fold is the second project I demonstrate.  

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January Specials:

Purchase the Starter Kit during Sale-a-Bration and choose ANY 2 stamp sets free plus FREE shipping too!

Click here to get yours.

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Use the host code above & get free Iridescent Rhinestones with

a $50 order in January, 2022! 

Free Heart & Home PDF projects with any online order!

Abstract Beauty; my January card kit to go with a PDF tutorial option too!

I chose this gorgeous Abstract Beauty specialty designer paper for my January class kit to go because it's filled with striking colors & patterns.  I created these fun & unique cards; most of which are fun folds! 

This kit to go includes all pre-cut pieces for 10 cards plus approximately $20 in Stampin' Up! product; 1/2 pkg of Abstract Beauty 4 X 6" specialty designer paper, some Just Jade & Gold ribbon & a share of Brass Butterflies. You'll get the PDF tutorial FREE (valued at $15). 

The PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately after payment from my Shopify site.  Check your spam or junk folder. 

Order by January 17th. The kit to go will ship out in late January via Priority Mail. 

I used the Slim Saying stamp set for my greetings.  Add it on and I'll include it with your kit at 10% off. Message me here for a PayPal invoice. Otherwise use a greeting set you already own. 

I also used these inks: Just Jade, Black, Misty Moonlight, Crushed Curry, Balmy Blue & Versamark.  You will also need White embossing powder if you want to make your cards exactly like mine.  

Click here to order the pre-cut kit to go.  It's the best value at $28 plus shipping. 

Click here to get the PDF tutorial for $15.

This is the kit my monthly subscribers will receive.  I have a second kit available here but it's in short supply.  See all of the available kits here.  You can purchase two or more and save on shipping! 

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January Specials:

Host codes:  T9YW6QCC or S9WGFH9Z

 *click here to order 

Use the host code above & get free Iridescent Rhinestones with

a $50 order in January, 2022! 

Free Heart & Home PDF projects with any online order!

Gingerbread & Peppermint fun fold cards - easy to replicate!

Merry Christmas!!  I hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday.

We made this neat card at my December Card Clubs. I love the double Z fold design. And it makes great use of both card stock and designer paper! 

I used the Gingerbread & Peppermint bundle for the stamps & dies.  Unfortunately it's sold out already.  And so is the Heartwarming Hugs designer paper. Retiring Holiday Catalog time is so hard!  

But you can use this card layout with other designs and occasions.  One thing I love about this card is that the inside accordion piece is perfectly sized to get 4 out of an 8 1/2" X 11" piece of card stock so it's great for mass producing.  

The colors are Real Red, White & Mossy Meadow.  

Measurements: 

• Red card base 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2"
  Mossy Meadow 2 3/4" X 8 1/4" scored every 2 3/4"
  DSP 2 1/2" X 4" for front, two squares at 2 1/2"
  White 2 1/2" for inside greeting, scrap for die-cut label

Other products used here:

• Real Red 3/8" Mini Ruffled ribbon (Holiday catalog)
• Meadow dies for the pretty greeting label die-cut
• Clear rhinestones 
  
  

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December Specials:

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Use the host code above & get a free card stock sampler ring with a $50 order in December! 

See the last chance list here

See the July-December catalog carry over list here

Origami Christmas Tree card; soooo easy!

I make one of these trees almost every year.  Why? Because they are easy & fun and we always have new Designer Paper for me to play with. 

All you need are four squares of DSP. No scoring or other measurements.  Watch the video here or below to see how it's done. 

Here are the supplies:

• Card stock - Old Olive & Mossy Meadow card bases, Real Red & Cherry Cobbler layers, White greeting strip & inside
• Designer Paper - Heartwarming Hugs (out of stock now) and Sweet Stockings
• Greeting image from the Christmas Cheer stamp set
• Star topper from the Starlit punch
• Embossing folder - Evergreen Forest (out of stock temporarily) 

Measurements: 

• Card base 5 ½” X 8 ½”
• DSP - 4 square pieces at 1 ¼”, 1 ¾”, 2 ¼” & 2 ¾”
• Textured front & White inside are 4” X 5 ¼”

Below is the video for you. I share another special card project and some pretty star/snowflake ornaments as well.  

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Use the host code above & get a free card stock sampler ring with a $50 order in December! 

See the last chance list here

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Last of the unique 'Gift Card' ideas with video!

I've shared two other special gift card ideas and today I have another.  It's the last one I shared in this video. 

It features the Penguin Place bundle seen here.   And it's now available but on low inventory; once more.  The punch was out of stock for a long time. 

This penguin is super cute and quite versatile.  Certainly not just for Christmas!

Details:

• His main body is punched out of Black glitter paper. 
• I fussy cut his scarf from Heartwarming Hugs DSP. 
• I stamped the snowflakes on the Black CS using our White Craft ink.  

This card opens up like this: 

There's a fold inside that brings up the 'gift card' when you lift up the card front.  I did use Thick White CS for this so it stands up to lots of use. Isn't it fun?  It's quite easy too!

Measurements for the Pull-Up Penguin Gift Card

• Card base 4 ¼” X 5 ½”, DSP 2” X 3 ¾”
• Black card 4” X 11” scored at 3 ½” & 8 ¾”
• Inside Thick White 2 ½” X 5 ½” or 6” scored at 3/4" from each end
• Front white 2” X 3”, Black 2 ¼” X 3 ¼”, Red 2 ½” X 3 ½”

Below is the video tutorial.  It's the third & last project I share.  

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Use the host code above & get a free card stock sampler ring with a $50 order in December! 

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Extra special Gift Card idea with a pop up 'gift bag' inside the card!

Here's another gift card idea for you.  It looks harder than it is; honestly! It's a 'gift bag' inside the card! 

Here's the front view:  I used the angled Heartwarming Hugs designer paper piece I cut off from this card I shared yesterday.  I love it when I can use my paper efficiently! 

I kept the front very simple as you can see.  The greetings are from the Encircled in Warmth stamp set seen here.

I even added 'tissue' using the Ever Eden cotton paper!  It's a 6" piece I folded into points. 

I used our Real Red sheer ribbon on the front for both the bow and the 'handles' inside the bag. Below is a photo of the gift bag cut out.  Measurements are included. 

Pop-up Gift Bag card measurements:

• Card base 4 1/4" X 11"
• White - two at 4" X 5 1/4"
• DSP 4” X 5 ¼” cut one section off diagonally
• Purse 4” X 9 ½” scored on the 4” side at ½” & 3”, scored on the long side at ½”, 1”, 4 ½”, 5”, 5 ½” & 9”

Below is the video for 3 different gift card options.  I'll share details on one more unique card tomorrow. 

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Use the host code above & get a free card stock sampler ring with a $50 order in December! 

See the last chance list here

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Need Gift card ideas? I have three!

Last week I created 3 different gift card options on Facebook Live.  You can see it here.

I'm sharing the first one today: 

I used the Heartwarming Hugs designer paper seen here) and the Encircled in Warmth & Christmas Season bundle. 

It's made from a 5 1/4" X 12" piece of designer paper; score it every 4".  Trim off one angle for the pocket and adhere it to a 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" card base.  

Inside I added a 4 3/4" X 3 1/2" piece of White CS that I textured with the Star-Crossed embossing folder. I decorated the front & inside with stamped & die-cut images from the Christmas Season bundle seen here. 

Depending on how you decorate this card it can be quite easy to make!  Below is the video for this one & 2 more gift card options.  I'll share details on another tomorrow. 

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December Specials:

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Use the host code above & get a free card stock sampler ring with a $50 order in December! 

See the last chance list here

See the July-December catalog carry over list here

Fun Fold cards kit with multiple options; include the stamp set, '2 kits', extra product or PDF tutorial

Before I share these projects I have to tell you that tomorrow, December 8th, is a FREE SHIPPING day!

All orders over $50 ship free! 

It's a great time to get those last items on your wish list and save $$!  

Use either host code below to get a free gift from me (details below). 

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Here's my second card kit & tutorial option in December.  They're all fun fold cards for any occasion. Everyone loves giving AND making fancy fold cards! See the other kit to go I'm offering here. 

I have quite a few of the In Your Words stamp sets; from Sale-a-Bration earlier this year so I am offering a limited amount of these kits that include the stamp set. 

This kit includes the tutorial & supplies to make 10 special fun fold 'all occasion' cards; 2 each of 5 designs. Opt in by December 14th!

There are actually 4 options for these cards! 

1. 10 pre-cut cards, the In Your Words stamp set, 1/2 pkg. of Regals DSP & a share of square doilies.  You'll need your own ink, rhinestones, a paper trimmer and adhesive. $30 plus shipping. Click here. 
2. 10 pre-cut cards, the Regals DSP, 1/2 pkg. square doilies & clear rhinestones. You'll need your own greeting stamps, ink, a paper trimmer and adhesive. $28 plus shipping.  Click here
3. Choose both of my December kits to go - 20 pre-cut cards & product valued at about $40.  *see photo below. You'll need your own greeting stamps, ink, a paper trimmer and adhesive. $56 plus shipping; click here
4. Choose the PDF Tutorial only here.  It is emailed to you immediately after payment. 

Contact me here with any questions.  Locals do not pay shipping. 

Below is a photo of both December kits to go: 

Once you purchase a kit or tutorial, you'll receive the PDF tutorial immediately after payment via email.  The kit ships via Priority Mail before Christmas (barring back-orders).  

It includes all pre-cut & punched pieces, product and the PDF tutorial. It does not include pre-stamped images or ink. 

The PDF tutorial includes photos, measurements, step by step directions and a supplies list. You'll use the measurements listed to cut your new Designer paper for your cards. 

You will need the following to complete the cards like mine: 

• Night of Navy, Blackberry Bliss, Black and/or Rich Razzleberry inks
• greeting images (plus a tree image for two cards)
• adhesives, a paper trimmer & rhinestones depending on which kit you choose. 

Here's a link to my entire shop - kits, tutorials, glue stands & I've not added my cookbooks!  

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December Specials:

Host code: Z2RQ7BB6 or 6YCWV7QN

 *click here to order 

Use the host code above & get a free card stock sampler ring with a $50 order in December! 

See the last chance list here

See the July-December catalog carry over list here