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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.   

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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.  

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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.  

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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.

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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

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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.  

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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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• All of the Little Things kit with an alternate fun fold card idea!

  May 10, 2023

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  I had time to stamp some kits last weekend and thought I'd share them with you. I do love our kits!  Such enjoyable and stress free creating! I did it at a crafting day at our church. All I took with me was adhesive, a bone folder, paper snips, and the kit!

  The cards below were made with April's 'All the Little Things' Paper Pumpkin kit.  I made most of them as the kit directed me to. 

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  However I changed the greetings so I could use them as thank you cards. Such a gorgeous kit this is!  If you're a Paper Pumpkin subscriber did you know you are eligible to get the refills when they become available?  The refill kit includes all products in the original kit except the stamp set & ink spot.  But you already own those so it's easy to make more cards. you can get the refill for this kit here. 

  Today, May 10th, is the last day to get in on the Exploring In Color Paper Pumpkin kit. More information below.

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  Each month I create a few alternative ideas and share them with my subscribers and my Team; here's a peak at April's projects. 

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  Here's one of the cards I made.  It's a floating panel card!

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  Here's a quick example of how to make one.  Score your (5 1/2" X 8 1/2") card twice – at 2 1/8" and 4 1/4".  Then add two folded strips of card stock (about 1/2" X 2" each) on that center front fold – both folds meet on that scored line. Add adhesive to the top area and add your top panel to it.  Done!  

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  I LOVED making these cards!  If you want to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin with me, here's a link.  

  Or if you'd rather purchase a subscription you can do that here. 

  Remember that with Paper Pumpkin you are in charge of which kits you receive; pause if you don't like the next kit. But as a subscriber you are eligible to get any of the available refills or add on items.  

  Hint: June's kit will include an add on die-cut option!

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  Remember that my new catalog designer paper share is still open for a limited time.  Get 80 sheets of 6 X 6" DSP – all from the new catalog for just $28.50 plus shipping.  Reserve your spot here. 

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  May Specials:

  *current host code: CNSGEFEE or AJVB3B3V 

  Get a free updated cardstock color sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code.

  Offer good through May 17th  

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  My new catalog designer paper share is open for a limited time. 

  Get 80 sheets of 6 X 6" DSP – all from the new catalog for just $28.50 plus shipping.  Reserve your spot here. 

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  Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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• Unique cards in this Fresh as a Daisy pre-cut card kit or PDF tutorial

  May 9, 2023

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  This new Fresh as a Daisy designer paper is filled with fresh new colors and lots of daisy & floral prints; plus opposite the prints side are pretty wash backgrounds in our newest colors!  

  I created these fabulous cards for one of my May card kits to go. *Most of these cards are unique card folds or fun ways to combine dies with designer paper. 

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  This kit includes 1/2 pkg. of Fresh as a Daisy designer paper (6" X 12"), a share of both Adhesive-backed solid gems and the new Lemon Lolly ribbon. 

  In the kit you'll also receive the 10 pre-cut cards (2 each of 5 designs), including die-cut or punched pieces and the PDF written tutorial. You will use a paper trimmer to cut the designer paper using the measurements in the PDF tutorial. 

  This kit is mailed out at the end of May, barring any inventory issues.  The PDF is emailed to you immediately after purchase.  Check your spam or junk folder for it. 

  The PDF tutorial includes photos, step by step measurements, a supply list and measurements so you can make even more cards.

  Click here to get the products & pre-cut card kit; $28 plus shipping. *Opt in by May 16th to be sure to get one.

  Click here to get the PDF tutorial only.  $15

  Supplies needed to finish these cards: Paper Trimmer, Adhesives, greeting images, these inks; or a close color – Copper Clay, Moody Mauve, Early Espresso & Pretty Peacock

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  You can save on shipping costs by adding a second or third kit to your purchase! I have multiple kits available here. 

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  May Specials:

  *current host code: CNSGEFEE or AJVB3B3V 

  Get a free updated cardstock color sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code.

  Offer good through May 17th  

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  My new catalog designer paper share is open for a limited time. 

  Get 80 sheets of 6 X 6" DSP – all from the new catalog for just $28.50 plus shipping.  Reserve your spot here. 

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  Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

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• Countryside Inn pre-cut card kit to go; or get the PDF tutorial option

  May 8, 2023

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  There are so many beautiful new designer papers to base my card kits to go on but I knew I had to offer one featuring the  Countryside Inn DSP! If you love blues you'll LOVE these pretty cards!

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  Save 10% and get the coordinating Circle Sayings stamp set or bundle that I used on these cards.  Email me here for a combined price for the pre-cut kit and the Circle Sayings stamp set or the bundle (with extra 10% discount) and I'll send you an invoice via PayPal. 
  

  This kit includes 1/2 pkg. of Countryside Inn designer paper (6" X 12"), a share of both clear rhinestones and Night of Navy bordered ribbon. *Most of these cards are unique card folds! 

  The pre-cut kit with approximately $20 in products is just $28 plus shipping. Click here to get it. 

  The PDF tutorial is $15; here's the link. 

  Opt in by May 16th to get this kit. It is mailed out at the end of May, barring any inventory issues.  The PDF is emailed to you immediately after purchase.  Check your spam or junk folder for it. 

  *This kit is what my monthly subscribers will receive. If you're interested in getting a pre-cut product based kit each month here's a link to sign up.  My subscribers get a surprise product bonus every few months and their choice of kits (I always offer two)!

  You'll also receive the 10 pre-cut cards (2 each of 5 designs), including die-cut or punched pieces and the PDF written tutorial. You will use a paper trimmer to cut the designer paper using the measurements in the PDF tutorial. 

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  To finish these cards you'll need: Paper Trimmer, Adhesives, greeting images, optional embossing folders, Navy & Boho Blue inks (or Balmy Blue)

  You can save on shipping costs by adding a second or third kit to your purchase! I have multiple kits available here. 

  Here's the 2nd new kit I have available in May. Each one is either a unique fold or a new way to combine dies with designer paper.  See it here.   

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  May Specials:

  *current host code: CNSGEFEE

  Get a free updated cardstock color sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code.

  Offer good through May 17th  

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  My new catalog designer paper share is open for a limited time. 

  Get 80 sheets of 6 X 6" DSP – all from the new catalog for just $28.50 plus shipping.  Reserve your spot here. 

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  Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

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