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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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  • Peaceful Place card kit to go; beautiful ‘winter’ cards for any occasion!

    The Peaceful Place specialty designer paper is gorgeous in it's silver, black, gray & white color theme. This paper does the work for you in creating simple yet elegant cards.

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    I have a limited supply of these; opt in by December 14th. 

    This kit to go includes 10 pre-cut cards (2 each of 5 designs). The PDF tutorial includes directions to make 10 beautiful cards; & $20 in Stampin' Up! product. Product includes 1/2 pkg. of the Peaceful Place specialty designer paper, a share of Wonderful snowflakes, silver cord & clear rhinestones.  

    *this is the card kit my subscribers will receive.  If you'd like to automatically receive my kits each month opt in here. 

    You'll receive the PDF tutorial immediately after payment in an email.  The pre-cut kit will be mailed out before Christmas, barring back orders. 

    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 to complete your cards. 

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

    • Shaded Spruce, Blackberry Bliss, Black or Rich Razzleberry inks. 
    • I used the Peaceful Cabin & Peaceful Moments stamp sets but you can easily substitute other greetings. Or add either set or bundle on at an extra 10% discount!  Contact me for payment.
    • You will also need a tree image for two cards. 
    • adhesives, a paper trimmer, scissors 

    Below are the links to order; remember I have a limited supply of these; opt in soon! 

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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! 

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    See the last chance list here

    See the July-December catalog carry over list here

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  • Merriest Moments ‘5 at a time’ cards with free templates

    Here's another set of my '5 at a time' cards I shared yesterday here.  I used the Merriest Moments stamp set. This stamp set is carrying over to next year's Holiday catalog along with the dies & Hybrid embossing folder but they will not longer be in a bundle at 10% off.

    See the carry over list here.  And the retiring or Last Chance list here  

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    My colors include Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce, Sahara Sand & White.  I love the unusual addition of the Sahara Sand.  I chose it to blend in softly instead of another attention grabber. 

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    See the texture?  After I stamped I used the Timeworn Type 3D embossing folder before layering the pieces and finishing the cards. I used the Double Oval punch here. 

    If you missed yesterday's post I shared these '5 at a time' cards on a recent FB Live video seen here.  I created two templates that layer each other for quick set of 5 A2 sized finished cards.  And they sized perfectly for very little waste. 

    Below is how the White card stock is stamped.  Can you see that the images concentrate on two sides of each piece leaving one corner free & clear? This keeps the cards from being too busy. 

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    Before I stamped I scored on the 4 3/4" and 3 1/2" lines (using the measurements on the template) leaving the piece intact. You could also draw a light pencil mark so you know where to stamp. Then after stamping I can cut on the scored lines. 

    Merriest Moments 5. Save

    Below are the templates.  Remember these are 8 1/2" X 11" to start with.  

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    As you can see these templates have very little waste. 

    I hope you watch the video below to see the tips & tricks on using these templates. 

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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! 

    Card stock ring Save

    See the last chance list here

    See the July-December catalog carry over list here

    Last chance list Save

    Clearance rack Save

    Christmas cards stamp a stack; limited supply! 

    Christmas cards #3 Save

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  • My ‘5 at a time’ card templates are addicting!

    I'm so excite to share this fun & unique idea!  I created two templates that help you make 5 cards at a time.  It's addicting & you'll be looking at your stamps in a whole new way!  

    I shared this on last week's Facebook Live and it was a hit!  It's so fun to do. 

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    For these cards I used the Merry Snowflakes stamp set (seen here) & Pool Party, Bermuda Bay & Highland Heather inks. The card stock is White, Gorgeous Grape, Bermuda Bay & Coastal Cabana. If you follow me you know these are some of my favorite colors! They're perfect for snowflakes. 

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    Below are the templates.  Remember these are 8 1/2" X 11" to start with.  For these cards I stamped before I cut but you can certainly cut your pieces first if you'd like to. 

    5 in one cutting template Save
    5 at a time layers template Save

    As you can see these templates have very little waste. 

    Before I stamped I scored on the 4 3/4" and 3 1/2" lines leaving the piece intact. You could also draw a light pencil mark so you know where to stamp. 

    And here is how the White card stock is stamped. (I forgot to take a photo before I cut and layered them.)

    Can you see that the images concentrate on two sides of each piece leaving one corner free & clear? Basically you're stamping down the middle and on each of the lines. This keeps the cards from being too busy. 

    Merry Everything. Save

    I added a few iridescent Wonderful snowflakes (seen here) to some of them; I cannot get enough of these!  They're such a great size & value – you get 24 for $6. 

    I hope you watch the video below to see the tips & tricks on using these templates. 

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    Below is the video so you can see how it's done. 

     

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    December Specials:

    Host code: Z2RQ7BB6 

     *click here to order

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

    Card stock ring Save

    See the last chance list here

    See the July-December catalog carry over list here

    Last chance list Save

    Clearance rack Save

    Christmas cards stamp a stack; limited supply! 

    Christmas cards #3 Save

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