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Lots to see in this month’s Control Freak’s Blog hop!


The theme for February's Blog Hop is projects for our friends! 

There's a lot of talent in the Control Freaks group; be sure to click on each icon at the end of each post to see it all.   

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

My first card features the Floating Technique. It gives the illusion that your paper is floating on the card.  

I adhered random sizes of card stock strips onto a piece of Window Sheet and used our largest circle in the Layering Circles dies  to die-cut it out.  I've been making monochromatic cards lately and chose my favorite blue/green hues of Bermuda Bay, Pool Party & Coastal Cabana.  

Details:

  • This circle is added with Stampin' Dimensionals onto White CS that's been embossed with the Tasteful Textile embossing folder. 
  • The 'Thanks' is made with our Amazing Thanks dies from the January-June catalog. 
  • The 'Friend' greeting was fussy cut from the Special Moments stamp set.
  • Those pretty rhinestones are from a new release coming out in March called the Wave Collection.  Rhinestones in blues & greens!! 

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I recently made a card with the Hello Ladybug using Magenta Madness with Black and wanted to try it out with Coastal Cabana too. I found out that our new Supple Shimmer specialty paper works great for wings! It's pretty & iridescent.


It's also what I like to call Black & White with a 'pop' of color.  A bit of black on a card makes other colors 'show up' and be noticed. 

This card is an easy fun fold.  Turn any basic card into a fun fold with these measurements: 

  • Card base 5 ½” X 8 ½”, score at 2 1/8” & 4 ¼”
  • White (X 2) 3 ½” X 4 ¾”
  • 3 ¾” X 5” Black


The stamped images are all from the Hello Ladybug stamp set.  It's in a bundle with the punch at 10% off when purchased together.  


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

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  • Happiest Day card with video tutorial; a simple layout with a gorgeous look


    On last week's Live video I chose the Happiest Day stamp set as my featured product.  It was discounted during the 3 day stamp sale but you can see it here. Here's one of the cards I made: 

    I chose to use our 2023-25 In Colors; Pretty in Pink, Peach Pie and Petunia Pop along with Black. We have glimmer paper in these colors too so I added three strips to the card base at a diagonal.  See it here.  The strips adds a bit of a whimsical look that matches these cute dragonflies. 

    Here's how I stamped the inside.  

    For the hearts I used that same glimmer paper along with the Humble Home Builder punch (out of stock currently).

    The circle die-cut for the greeting is from the Spotlight on Nature dies seen here. These dies are back in stock now! The White rectangle is a die-cut from the Deckled Rectangles seen here. 

    I did not make a project sheet for this card since it's so simple. 

    Here are the measurements:

    • White card base – 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4", White deckled rectangle die-cut 2 5/8" X 3 7/8", circle die-cut1 5/8"
    • Black – 2 3/4" X 4 1/8"
    • Glimmer paper strips – 5 1/4" X 3/8"

    Check out the video below; I share one more unique card with a special edge technique and a few other ideas as well.  

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  • A Little Bit of Festive card kit is sweetly nostalgic – tutorial available too


    I chose the fun A Little Bit of Festive DSP pack for my other Christmas card kit to go this month.  These cards are so fun and easy to create.  The many nostalgic die-cut elements make these cards fast fabulous. 

    You can choose the pre-cut card kit with product or the PDF tutorial. Both include the video & PDF tutorial. 

    If you choose the pre-cut kit, you'll receive the following products plus pre-cut supplies for 10 cards, including layered pieces & die-cuts. You'll need greetings, ink, adhesives and a paper trimmer to complete the card kit. 

    • The A Little Bit of Festive paper pack with die-cut elements (12" X 12")
    • a share of both Red & White Peppermints gems & Red & White Baker's Twine
    • the PDF tutorial and a link to an unlisted video tutorial too

    The tutorial includes photos, measurements, the supply list and step by step instructions. The video link includes tips to make each card & is included in the PDF tutorial. The card kit will be sent in November due to supply shortage. The PDF tutorial will be sent to you immediately after purchase.  Please check your spam or junk folder. 

    Click here to purchase the pre-cut kit to go $31 plus tax & shipping. (includes about $20 in product plus the pre-cut supplies)

    Or click here to get the PDF tutorial only $16.

    Other product used include:

    • Stamps – Christmas Labels
    • Card stock – Real Red, Garden Green, Night of Navy, Mossy Meadow, White, Vanilla
    • Inks – Real Red, Garden Green, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy
    • Dies – Greetings of the Season
    • Other – Red & White Baker's Twine, Peppermint gems, Die-cutting machine, Adhesives, Paper Snips Scissors, Paper Trimmer

    There is another new Christmas kit to go this month called Season of Elegance (seen below); be sure to check them all out.  You do save $$ when ordering more than one kit. See them all here. 


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    Get a share of Woven Golden Leaves  


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    Get an extra $30 in your Starter kit in October!  Click here to read more

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    The Kits Collection is on sale!  Check it out here.

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           All online orders in October will receive a free PDF tutorial featuring the Season of Elegance suite

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  • Season of Elegance is simply gorgeous; check out this card kit to go or tutorial.


    This stunning Season of Elegance specialty paper with beautiful gold foil highlights is the shiny star of these cards. It's a new option in my shop; choose from the PDF tutorial or kit to go.  

    Aren't they stunning? It was a breeze to create with these products. 4 of 5 designs are fancy folds with multiple gift card options which can easily be skipped too.  

    I create both a PDF tutorial and a video with assembly tips. The kit to go includes 10 pre-cut cards plus approximately $20 in product too.

    In the kit option you'll receive the following products plus pre-cut supplies for 10 cards, including layered pieces & die-cuts. 

    • 1/2 pkg. of the Season of Elegance specialty designer series paper (6" X 12")
    • a share of both Cherry Cobbler/Gold ribbon and Textured Gold dots
    • the PDF tutorial and a link to an unlisted video tutorial too

    The tutorial includes photos, measurements, the supply list and step by step instructions. The video link includes tips to make each card & is included in the PDF tutorial. This tutorial is sent to you via email after purchase.  Be sure to check your spam folder.  The kit is mailed at the end of October. 

    Click here to get the pre-cut kit. There is a limited quantity.

    Or click here to get the PDF tutorial & video. 

    Additional products used:

    • Stamps – Peaceful Season, Golden Greenery
    • Inks – Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Pretty Peacock, Mossy Meadow
    • Cardstock – Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow, Basic Beige, Gold Foil,  White
    • Dies & Folders – Stylish Shapes, Unbounded Love dies. 
    • Other – punches, sponge, Die-cut machine, adhesives, paper snips scissors, Paper trimmer

    There is another new Christmas kit to go this month called A Little Bit of Festive; be sure to check them all out.  You do save $$ when ordering more than one kit. See them all here. 



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    October Specials:

    *current host code link:  EDFYB333 or 3U6NZJFZ

    Get a share of Woven Golden Leaves  


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    Get an extra $30 in your Starter kit in October!  Click here to read more

    ~~~

    The Kits Collection is on sale!  Check it out here.

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           All online orders in October will receive a free PDF tutorial featuring the Season of Elegance suite

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