Monochromatic Thinking of You for PP429

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It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players! This week, the lovely LeAnne  is hosting a Clean and Simple Monochromatic challenge.  Clean and simple cards have minimal layers and embellishments, plenty of open space, and are simple and uncluttered.

monochromatic thinking of youI always have trouble creating Clean and Simple cards, but I love trying.  For me, today’s card is pretty clean…and definitely quick and easy! I hope you enjoy it!

Colors of the Day
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

For my monochromatic look, I opted on shades of pink…specifically Blushing Bride.  A look of elegance was achieved by embossing a 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of cardstock with the Lace Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  A frosted look was achieved by sweeping over the surface with a Whisper White Craft Stampin’ Pad.

monochromatic thinking of youDon’t you love the Petal Pink Share What You Love Artisan Pearls?

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The sentiment was stamped in Soft Suede.  It was cut out using the smallest Rectangle Stitched framelit and then “popped” up on the card using dimensionals.  By switching out the sentiment, this card layout and design would perfect for so many occasions:  weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, get well and more!

monochromatic thinking of youVersatile and quick! If you would like the instructions for creating this monochromatic thinking of you card, just click on the tutorial button below…and don’t forget to check out my 2019 tutorial gallery!

monochromatic thinking of youWould you like to create your own monochromatic thinking of you card?  If you enjoyed today’s card, and would like to create your own monochromatic thinking of you card,  the supply list is located below.  Clicking on a product takes you right to my store.  When placing your online order, be sure to use this month’s Host Code.  Orders of $50 (before tax and shipping) will earn FREE Sale-A-Bration rewards. Online orders over $75 (before tax and shipping) will receive a special little somethin’-somethin’ from me IF you use the Host Code, as well as Sale-A-Bration goodies. If your order is $150 or more, please do not use the Host Code.  You will receive your own stampin’ rewards, your free gift from me and FREE Sale-A-Bration rewards!

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Won’t you leave me a comment to let me know what you think of today’s creation?  And don’t forget to visit The Paper Players Design Team members for more inspiration. As always, if you ever have a question about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.  Until next time…

The Paper Players Design Team

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Sale-A-Bration Second Release

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The Sale-A-Bration party just got bigger with Stampin’ Up!’s second release. This means more FREE products for YOU to earn!

As you know, Sale-A-Bration (Jan. 3 – March 31) is one of the biggest Stampin’ Up! promotions of the year.  You can earn FREE product gifts for every $50 or $100 (total before shipping and tax) you spend.

Let’s take a look at the new releases!

Supply List

The All Adorned stamp set and Country Floral Embossing Folder can be yours for FREE with a $50 order (before tax and shipping). The fabulous Painted Seasons Bundle is FREE with a $100 purchase.

Be sure to watch these videos!

And don’t forget, the following  Sale-A-Bration First Release items are still available:

Supply List

Limited Release Products Available March 1 thru 31st, 2019

Coming Soon:  Limited release Sale-A-Bration Coordination products which include dies and more, designed to work beautifully with Stampin’ Up!’s Sale-A-Bration products.

CLICK to view the  Sale-A-Bration Coordination Product Brochure.

Need to review all of your options? Check out all of the brochures below!

As always, if you have any questions, I’m only an email away! Until next time…

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Butterfly Thank You Card for On the CASE

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butterfly thank you card

Woo hoo! Nicole and I are back with another On the CASE. I am working my way through Stampin’ Up!® catalogs, breaking down samples step-by-step, in order to provide you with free tutorials so you can CASE your own. Nicole is using her investigative skills to solve CASES throughout the crafting universe. Let the fun begin!

Today I am CASEing a striking butterfly thank you card from the Occasions Catalog. This card uses the Butterfly Beauty thinlit dies and a sentiment from the Beauty Abounds stamp set.  Both are available in the Beauty Abounds bundle for a 10% savings.

Butterfly Thank You Card
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Butterfly Thank YouI thought the Butterfly Thank You card was absolutely stunning. I couldn’t wait to get the dies just so I could create this beauty.  I hope you love it as much as I do!

Butterfly Thank You CardColors of the Day

Stamps and Papers and Inks…Oh, My!

Stamps: Beauty Abounds Bundle (Includes Butterfly Beauty thinlits)
Paper:Whisper White Thick cardstock (4″ x 8″), Whisper White cardstock (3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″, 2″ x 7/16″), Basic Black cardstock (4″ x 3″), Watercolor Paper (4″ x 3″), Mint Macaron cardstock (3-1/2″ x 1″, 3-1/2″ x 1″)
Inks: Calypso Coral
Other: Big Shot, Butterfly Beauty thinlits, Dot to Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Paper Snips, Aqua Painter, Gold Metallic Thread,  Mini Glue Dots, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals

“On the CASE” Notes
Your Step-by-Step Guide

1.  Score the Thick Whisper White cardstock at 4″. Fold and crease with a bone folder.

2.  Run the 3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ piece of Whisper White cardstock through the Big Shot with the Dot to Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. Remove the embossed piece of cardstock, place it on top of the folder, and run it back through the Big Shot.  This will soften the imprint.  Adhere the embossed square to the card base.

Butterfly Thank You3.  Loop gold metallic wire in a circle on top of the embossed panel, holding it in place with glue dots.

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4.  Die cut the “lacy wing” butterfly from watercolor paper. Snip out the largest butterfly. Watercolor using an Aqua Painter and Calypso Coral ink. Let dry.

butterfly thank you5.  Die cut the Overlay Butterfly from Basic Black cardstock. Snip out the largest butterfly. Adhere over the top of the watercolored butterfly.  Tip:  Snipping off the head of the watercolored butterfly will eliminate the need to line up the antennae.

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6.  Die cut two flourishes from Mint Macaron cardstock.  Adhere to the back of the butterfly as shown.

7.  Adhere the butterfly and flourishes to the card base using dimensionals.

8.  Ink the sentiment with Calypso Coral and stamp onto the 2″ x 7/16″ piece of Whisper White cardstock. Snip a “V” in each end. Adhere to the butterfly with dimensionals.

butterfly thank you9.  Enjoy!

butterfly thank youIsn’t this card stunning? I can’t wait to send this one out to brighten up someone’s day!

If you would like to print off or save a step-by-step tutorial for today’s butterfly thank you card, just click on the button below.

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Now head on over to Nicole at  Pixel Maven’s Retreat to see the CASE file she has been working on.  Nicole always writes the BEST tutorials!tag cardWould you like to create your own butterfly thank you card?  If you enjoyed today’s card, and would like to create your own butterfly thank you card,  the supply list is located below.  Clicking on a product takes you right to my store.  Be sure to use this month’s Host Code.  Online orders over $75 (before tax and shipping) will receive a little gift from me IF you use the Host Code, plus you will be eligible for Sale-A-Bration rewards.  Click HERE to see your SAB choices.  If your order is $150 or more, please do not use the Host Code.  You will automatically receive the gift from me, as well as your own Host and Sale-A-Bration Rewards.

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As always, if you have any questions about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…siggy-1

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