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Control Freaks Blog Hop; ‘Can’t Live Without’ theme


This month the Control Freaks are sharing their favorite retiring products in a 'Can't Live Without' theme.  There are so many wonderful items on the Last Chance list this year!  Be sure to really look at it so you have no regrets when they're no longer available.

If you just arrived here be sure to click on the icon at the end of each post to see it all.  Or maybe you just arrived from Melissa's blog.  I love her style! 

I'm focusing on the Garden Wishes stamp set & Dandy Wishes dies today. Both are marked down 40-50% right now!  

This first card is bright & colorful in Magenta Madness, Black & White.  I love a black & white card with a pop of color.  

The Designer Paper is the All Together 6 X 6" DSP; it's a special collection ending in May. 

I used the 'Floating' technique here.  I adhered strips of various widths of Designer Series Paper to a piece of Window Sheet and die-cut it out with the largest circle in our Layering Circle dies.  Then I added dimensionals to the back and adhered it to a 4 X 5 1/4" White card stock that's been textured with the Gingham embossing folder. 

Products retiring:

  • Dandy Wishes dies
  • Garden Wishes stamp set
  • All Together 6 X 6" DSP

I just love these Dandy Wishes die-cuts!  They are unique. fun and give lots of texture to our projects.

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Next is a pretty card that's soft and almost ethereal instead of bright & bold.  The colors include Pool Party, White & Calypso Coral.  

I used the same greeting from the Garden Wishes stamp set and the same round 'Dandy Wishes' dies but also added more die-cuts in the set. I also sponged the center of the round die-cuts with Calypso Coral ink.  

Notice the two sizes of the White 'dandelions'? I trimmed off a few of the thin, outer petals on one for a smaller flower. The Designer Paper background is from the Flowering Fields DSP in the 2022 January-June catalog. 

I am SUPER SAD that the Tailored Tag punch is retiring.  It's so easy to layer this one! Just cut a second one in half horizontally. It's my 'go to' punch for greetings. If you don't have this punch, get it now; it's on sale! 

Retiring items:

  • Dandy Wishes dies
  • Garden Wishes stamp set
  • Flowering Fields DSP
  • Tailored Tag punch

*Remember the Last Chance products are while supplies last and many are already gone. 

Be sure to check out what Wendy has to share; she's super creative and crafts 'outside the box'!  

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The Last Chance list is out!
Tons of items from the 2021-22 Annual Catalog are retiring and many are deeply discounted from 20-50% off.
 
Remember that these items are while supplies last and may run out. 
Click here to see it all online along with the discounts.

Host codes: E7S6DEAP

 *click here to order 

If your order is over $50 you'll receive free Polished Dots or In Color jewels and 3 hand made cards from me.

 

Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

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

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  • Positive Thoughts; This or That?


    I made two versions of this card; one for a swap and another for a card class. Which do you prefer?


     Purple Posy on the left and Petal Pink on the right. 

    Both card bases are Gray Granite.  See the Positive Thoughts stamp set here.  And the coordinating Nature's Thoughts dies here. Buy both and earn a free Sale-a-Bration choice with your $50 order! 


    I did have trouble getting a good photo of the actual colors on this one.  I added Petal Pink/Champagne ribbon and Champagne rhinestones to this one. I cannot resist adding these when I can.  They're beautiful! 

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    Four February Specials just for you besides Sale-a-Braton

    and the Product Coordination Release! 

        1. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in February for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

    Order online here

    2. All online orders will receive a free pdf cards tutorial in an email.

    3. And if your order is over $55 you'll get a free package of Champagne Rhinestones too!

    February Host Code is 4CQKPWRV

    Order online here

    4. Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax; shipping is free!  Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team! 

     

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  • Pleased as Punch Cards kit to go; bright and springy!


    For February I chose to feature the new Pleased as Punch designer paper for my cards kit to go.  It's bright and springy and coordinates with 4 of our newest punches!  The Tulip, Umbrella, Heart Punch pack and new Blossom punches are the four. 

     
    I absolutely love these cards! All of the 5 designs are unique fun fold cards which are always a delight to create and fun for the recipient.  Here's a photo of the Pleased as Punch designer paper; available now!  
    *You do not need to own the punches to complete these cards.  They are easy to fussy cut! 

    I used the following inks: Gorgeous Grape, Balmy Blue and Calypso Coral.
     
    This kit to go includes $20 in actual product (before tax & shipping).  You're getting the 10 cards kit for just $5.35!  
    *If you like pre-cut cards you will LOVE my monthly kits to go!  
     
    I added the Under My Umbrella bundle for most of my images and greetings.  It has wonderful greetings that coordinate perfectly with the umbrella images. 
     
    The cards kit to go includes the following:
    • a pre-cut cards kit for 10 fancy fold cards; including die-cuts and many punched pieces
    • Free pdf instructions with photos, measurements (to make more), step by step instructions and a supplies list
    • 1/2 package of the 12 X 12" Pleased as Punch Designer Series Paper
    • 1 full package of the Gingham Gala adhesive-backed rhinestones
    • 1 full spool of 5/8" White polka dot tulle ribbon
    **You have through February 16th to RSVP for this kit.  It's $29 for locals and $36 for long distance and includes Priority Shipping.
     
    If you'd like to add on the Under My Umbrella bundle (above) please let me know.  If you do add it on, (or anything else of $30 or more) I will combine shipping AND you get a free Sale-a-Bration choice! See the free items here. 
    *I am also offering it as a local class this month on February 29th at 10 am at the church.  Please RSVP by the 16th to attend. 
     
    ***Be sure to RSVP by the 16th to get your kit! 
     
    It's just $29 for locals and $36 for long distance people with Priority Shipping. Kits should be mailed out at the end of February and the pdf tutorial is emailed.  
     
     
     
    *You are subscribing to my monthly card kits but can cancel at any time. 
    *I can also send you a PayPal invoice for this month's kit.  Email me at lagreff60@gmail.com
     
    If you're interested in purchasing only the tutorial it is $15.  You can see it here on my Tutorial Shop. 
     

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  • Pleased as Punch fun fold card


    I made this card for a recent online swap I participated in.  I believe this type of fold is called a 'Joy Fold' card. 

    The Pool Party piece is folded in half; the bottom part is under the front flap of the White layer.  See measurements below.

    I chose to use the brand new Pleased as Punch designer paper seen here.  It coordinates with FOUR of our current punches – amazing!  The two hearts on this card are punched directly from the designer paper. 

    I love it so much I am featuring it for my February card kit to go.  I'll share that with you tomorrow. 

    Details:

    • The hearts are punched from the DSP with the Heart Punch Pack
    • The ribbon is the White seam binding on page 25 of the January – June Mini catalog
    • the sequins are from the free SAB Metallic Baker's Twine & Sequins combo pack seen here
    • the embossing folder is the Coastal Weave 3D embossing folder seen here

    Measurements:

    • White – 4 1/4" X 8 1/2" scored at 5 1/2"
    • Pool Party 3" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
    • So Saffron 2 1/4" X 3 1/2"
    • Pleased as Punch DSP 1/4" X 3 1/2"

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    Four February Specials just for you besides Sale-a-Braton

    and the Product Coordination Release! 

        1. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in February for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

    Order online here

    2. All online orders will receive a free pdf cards tutorial in an email.

    3. And if your order is over $55 you'll get a free package of Champagne Rhinestones too (while supplies last)!

    February Host Code is 4CQKPWRV

    Order online here

    4. Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax; shipping is free!  Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team! 


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