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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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  • 2 different card ideas for a ‘Mystery Card challenge’ with Sentimental Swirls with video

    Every few months I offer a 'Mystery Card' challenge to my Flowerbug's Team.  They can opt in to receive a packet from me and I ask that they use some of the pieces in the packet to create a project and share it on our Team page.  They can add anything to the card that they want to. 

    I shared these ideas in the video I made on my weekly FB Live. Click here to watch it. 

    This time I focused on Brights DSP, vellum doilies, a Label Me Lovely punched piece and our Rainbow Glimmer paper in the annual catalog. 

    Sentimental Swirls Mystery card challenge Save

    I pulled out the Sentimental Swirls stamp set seen here for my cards and added Black accents and a strip of Melon Mambo. 

    SENTIMENTAL SWIRLS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH) Save

    I've always loved swirl images so this set was an easy choice.  Then add in the cute greetings (most are my 'go to' favorites) and 2-step stamp images and it's a hit! 

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    The card base is white, the DSP was Mango Melody and the Rainbow Glimmer paper had pinks & orange tones.  I used the Ladybug Builder punch for Black bodies & glimmer wings.  I cut the vellum doily in half on the diagonal to add it on the upper and lower part of the card.  A few Artistry adhesive-backed sequins finish it off!

    I made a few more with other 'mystery card' packets. This one had Bermuda Bay DSP in it and similar colors of Rainbow Glimmer paper.  I think the bright colors are perfect together!  The orange & pink really pop on the Bermuda Bay! 

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    The flowers are from the Flowers & Leaves punch and the flower centers are die-cuts from the Pierced Blooms dies. Here I cut the doily in half again and added both pieces at the bottom, under the greeting. 

    Sentimental Swirls mystery cards Save

    The Rainbow Glimmer paper is in the Annual Catalog and will likely retire next week.  Get it here while you still can. You can see it in the photos above & below.  

    Sentimental Swirls cards Mystery Save

    You might wonder where I got that greeting shape.  It's actually the Label Me Lovely punch.  But I altered the size by punching it twice; removing some of it so it was much smaller.  

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    To do this easily, I stamp on a scrap of White and punch it out as usual.  Then I adhere a strip of card stock (black in the photo above) to the edge of the punched piece and insert it back into the punch.  The strip of card stock allows me to 'reach' and adjust the punch easily.  

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    Which card is your favorite? 

    You'll enjoy the tips & ideas in the video below; click on the photo to watch it. 

     

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    March Specials: 

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    Host codes: FS239K9C

     *click here to order 

    If your order is over $50 you'll receive a free embellishment

    from the Jan-June catalog in your thank you card.

    Email me to opt in for my Waves card kit to go here; it includes the Waves bundle!

    Or the Flowering Fields kit seen here. 

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    Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

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

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  • Waves of Inspiration Sunset

    Here's another card that's included in this month's Waves of Inspiration kit to go.  The colors are gorgeous! 

    Waves of Inspiration setting sun Save

    This card was inspired by another Demonstrator but I cannot find the name to give credit now.  It's Balmy Blue with touches of Mango Melody.  I used a Blending Brush to achieve that smooth shaded layer of Mango Melody & Balmy Blue.  

    Like I mentioned, this card is included in both the Kit go Go and the PDF tutorial and exclusive videos this month.  The last day to get in on the pre-cut kit is tomorrow, March 17th.  Get the details here.  

    The Kit to Go includes the Waves of Inspiration stamp set & dies, the 6 cards kit and videos & PDF tutorial for 11 cards for $74. Message me here to opt in for it; and I'll send you an invoice via PayPal. 

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    Or if you order the Waves of the Ocean collection seen here from me you automatically receive the PDF tutorial and videos.  Make note that the Waves of Inspiration bundle will be in the upcoming Annual catalog but the papers & gems will not.    

    Waves of Inspiration setting sun Save

    Here is a photo of more of the cards included:

    Waves of the Ocean Save

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    March Specials: 

    Savings are in bloom . Save

    Host codes: FS239K9C

     *click here to order 

    If your order is over $50 you'll receive a free embellishment

    from the Jan-June catalog in your thank you card.

    Email me to opt in for my Waves card kit to go here; it includes the Waves bundle!

    Or the Flowering Fields kit seen here. 

    Waves of the Ocean . Save
      
    Flowering Fields cards Save

    Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

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

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  • Free-form waves using the Floating Technique

    We made this gorgeous 'wave' card at a Team meeting last month.  I used the Waves of Inspiration bundle and a Blending Brush for the sky. 

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    The colors are Bermuda Bay, Pacific Point and White.  See those gorgeous gems?  They're called Rhinestone Waves Basic Jewels and there are 168 in a package for just $6.50!  See them here. 

    RHINESTONE WAVES BASIC JEWELS Save

    I had a bunch of curvy foil pieces left over after die-cutting a bunch of these waves from the two blue colors in the Blue Foil paper seen here.  I challenged myself to use them and came up with a free-form wave using the Floating Technique.  

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    I adhered various die-cut foil pieces to a Window Sheet using Multipurpose liquid glue and added them to the card with Stampin' Dimensionals.  This take a bit of patience as you can imagine!    

    Here are some tips to achieve this:

    • It's best if you start at the bottom and add just a few pieces. Let it set to dry. 
    • Adding a weight over them while they dry helps keep them flat. The foil likes to curl up.
    • Next form the top of the wave.  I used one of the long curved pieces for this.  
    • Add just a few pieces at a time and let them dry.  They slide easily!
    • Fill in the center of the wave a few at a time. Again, add weight over it all to set & dry.  
    • Trim off the sides of the Window sheet at 4" to fit the White layer. I fussy cut the top to match the foil wave.  
    • I adhered it to the textured 'Bark 3D' White 4" X 5 1/4" piece of CS with mini dimensionals.  

    Waves of the ocean wave Save

    This card is part of my Waves of Inspiration tutorial and video with 11 projects!  This is available to anyone who purchases the Waves of the Ocean Collection from me or purchases my Waves of Inspiration kit to go. 

    Click here for the details.  Be sure to opt in for the kit by March 17th. 

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    March Specials: 

    Savings are in bloom . Save

    Host codes: EU76H4H7

     *click here to order 

    If your order is over $50 you'll receive a free embellishment

    from the Jan-June catalog in your thank you card.

    Email me to opt in for my Waves card kit to go here; it includes the Waves bundle!

    Or the Flowering Fields kit seen here. 

    Waves of the Ocean . Save
      
    Flowering Fields cards Save


    Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

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

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