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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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  • Merry, Bold & Bright card kit to go; for both Christmas & Birthdays!

    I chose the Merry, Bold & Bright designer paper for one of my card kits this month because it's filled with fun, bright & colorful designs that can be used for  Christmas, Birthdays or other celebrations.  They're my theme for these colorful cards I created this month. 

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    Aren't they fun? Each one is a fun fold card that truly shows off the neat prints in the designer paper. I know they don't look like fun folds but they are!

    As I usually do with my monthly kits to go I am including approximately $20 in product along with the pre-cut cards.  You also have the option of getting the PDF tutorial only.  

    This is the kit my monthly subscribers will receive.  If you'd like to receive a pre-cut cards kit (with extra products to make more) each month click here.  It's $28 plus shipping and they get bonus free products every few months. 

    This kit includes the following: Reserve yours here.

    • 1/2 pkg of the Merry, Bold & Bright designer paper (6" X 12)
    • a share of Iridescent white ribbon
    • a share of the Iridescent Adhesive-backed circles
    • the pre-cut cards including punched and die-cut pieces
    • the PDF tutorial (a $15 value)

    The PDF tutorial is an option for those who have their own products.  It's $15 and can be found here. It includes photos, step by step directions, measurements and a supplies list. 

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    I have two NEW kits available this month plus a few extras too!  Save money and order multiple kits!  See them all here.

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  • Pretty Rustic Crate bundle ideas by Mary

    Today I'm sharing a few cards made by my Team Member Mary.  She was my October Artist of the Month and she chose to feature the Rustic Crate bundle seen here. 

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    Her first project shows off her beautiful coloring and that neat create die-cut. 

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    I believe she colored the fall image with Blends markers. Products used include the Let's Go Fishing designer paper, Mossy Meadow, Early Espresso and Wild Wheat card stock as well as the Nested Essential dies and In Color twine. 

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    That cute little 'hello' die-cut is included in this bundle. 

    Measurements:

    • Card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
    • Wild Wheat banner 4 1/4" X 1"
    • Let's Go Fishing designer paper 2 1/2" X 5 1/4"

    Her next card features a beautiful color combination of Copper Clay with Pretty Peacock, Very Vanilla and Lost Lagoon. 

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    It also shows off the pretty All About Autumn specialty designer paper.  It's back in stock now too; see it here! 

    She simple sponged a bit of Copper clay ink over the fall image. 

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    The Pretty Peacock die-cut leaf is from the Autumn Leaves dies. 

    Measurements:

    • Copper Clay card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
    • Lost Lagoon 5 1/4" X 4" plus a 1 3/4" circle punch
    • All About Autumn Designer paper 5 1/8" X 3 7/8" plus a 4" X 1/2" strip
    • Vanilla 3" X 2 1/4"

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  • Get free handmade cards from me in November. And a brand new card kit in the Kit Collection!

    It's November! It's hard to believe we're starting to think about Thanksgiving already!  

    I have a bunch of handmade cards I'd love to share with you. I know many of you love having card samples in hand for ideas. I have a shoebox full saved for quick reference when I'm creating.  

    My November special for online orders is a set of handmade cards. The more you order the more cards you'll receive!  

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    Please use a host code when ordering from me. This helps me a lot so I can afford to gift you all with free items each month. 

    Starting today there's a brand new kit in our Kit Collection; it's a set of cards with a 'destination' theme. It's called the Best Destination Kit – item #163186. 

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    This all inclusive kit is $20 and includes:

    • Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
    • 9 coordinating envelopes
    • Best Destination Photopolymer Stamp Set
    • One Gorgeous Grape Ink Spot
    • Printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
    • Finished card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" 

    Here are the pretty scenic cards:

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    Remember that our Kit Collection kits are all inclusive. This means that everything you need is in the kit.  However you may need a paper snips scissors and I recommend adhesive too. The kits usually include dimensionals or glue dots but if you're a crafter you'll want your own adhesive.

    Look at all you get!

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    Here's a close-up of the stamp set that's included:

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    See this kit & others here in our Kit Collection. 

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