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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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  • How to get more use of your Fragrant Forest stamp; cut it up!

    I shared this pretty card in last week's Live video. I featured the Fragrant Forest background stamp set seen here in all 3 projects. 

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    Today's card also features the Beary Cute stamp set & punch. It was available in a bundle but unfortunately the punch has sold out now.  But the stamp set is still available. 

    I used Night of Navy with Mossy Meadow here. I stamped the entire White layer with the background stamp (watch the video with tips on getting even coverage with a background stamp) then cut the circle using the new Deckled Circle dies. I added it to a larger Navy Deckled circle die-cut which covered up the die-cut line from the first circle cut. 

    The bears were stamped in Balmy Blue ink but in hindsight I'd like them in a dark gray ink on White.  The lower strip for the greeting is torn. 

    I created a free project sheet for this card; click on this link to see it. Download Fragrant Forest & Beary Cute card  *subscribe to my blog so you don't miss a thing and can access all of my project sheets in one place! 

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    Are you wondering how I achieved the inside trees image without inking the entire stamp? Here's how!

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    I was trying to mask the stamp but it has lots of little pine needles between the tree layers.  It wasn't working so I thought, 'why aren't I trimming the stamp?'.  I have no problem doing it; it just isn't my first thought.  It works like a gem and makes it so much easier to use this pretty stamp set!

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    Do you cut your stamps apart? I tend to do it with images that have a greeting with it. Or if I like part of a greeting and want to use it separately. Honestly they fit right back together when put onto your block.  It just makes sense!  I encourage you to try it. 

    Click here or on the photo below to watch my video.  Please subscribe to my YouTube channel too!  

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    Love kits?  Check out my pre-cut card kits to go here!

    I offer two new kits & tutorials each month!

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  • Stunning Meandering Meadow card kit to go; or get the PDF tutorial

    Today I'm sharing another set of gorgeous cards in a pre-cut card kit to go in December.  The stunning water-colored Meandering Meadow designer paper sure makes it easy to create beautiful projects! 

    MEANDERING MEADOWS 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER Save

    This designer paper is part of our Online Exclusives line and available while supplies last. See it here.  *I have a limited supply of these kits. 

    Three of the five designs feature fun fold layouts. Aren't they pretty?  Of course the photo does not do them justice! 

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    This kit is $28 plus shipping & includes the following:

    • 10 pre-cut cards including punched pieces 
    • 1/2 pkg of Meandering Meadow 6 X 6" designer paper
    • a share of Linen Thread
    • a share of Adhesive-backed Dragonflies & Birds
    • the PDF tutorial

    Click here to reserve your kit to go. Click here to get the tutorial only.

    **If you'd like to get a card kit every month (with bonus product perks) click here. 

    The tutorial is emailed to you immediately after payment. The card kit is mailed out via Priority Mail at the end of December. 

    You will need stamps, ink, adhesives and a paper trimmer to cut your new designer paper.  I design my kits so you can easily substitute your own greetings.

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    I posted another card kit available featuring the colorful Garden Walk designer paper. Click here to see all of my available kits. You'll save $$ on shipping by ordering more than one. 

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  • Garden Walk & Heartfelt Hexagons; a perfect match up for this kit to go!

    For one of my pre-cut card kits to go this month (December) I chose the Garden Walk 6 X 6" designer paper.  It includes a wide variety of beautiful patterns. The pretty designer paper provides a great start to these 10 eye catching cards; 2 are fun fold designs.  Each design has a second layout option – one is vertical and the other landscape. 

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    I used the Heartfelt Hexagon punch bundle for my greetings. If you add it on I give it at a discount! *Message me here for a price quote.

    This kit is $28 plus shipping & includes the following:

    • 10 pre-cut cards including punched pieces (texturing is not included)
    • 1/2 pkg of Garden Walk 6 X 6" designer paper
    • a share of Calypso Coral 1/8" ribbon trim
    • a share of Blooming Pearls
    • 10 envelopes
    • the PDF tutorial

    Click here to reserve your kit to go. Click here to get the tutorial only.

    **This is the card kit my subscribers will receive. If you'd like to get a card kit every month (with bonus product perks) click here. 

    The tutorial is emailed to you immediately after payment. The card kit is mailed out via Priority Mail at the end of December. 

    You will need stamps, ink, adhesives and a paper trimmer to cut your new designer paper.  I design my kits so you can easily substitute your own greetings.

     

    Garden Walk card kit Save

    I have a limited amount of these kits! 

    I will offer a second card kit available in December featuring the stunning Meandering Meadows designer paper. I'll share it Monday. Or click here to see all of my available kits. You'll save $$ on shipping by ordering more than one. 

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    December Specials: 

    Get a free embellishment from the 2023 Holiday catalog with an

    online order over $50

    December 23 embellishments Save

    *current host codes:  PN2C7Z4E or 77277NNH

    Clearance Rack Dec 23 Save

    Click on the image below to see the Holiday Last Chance items 

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