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Control Freaks New Catalog Blog Hop


It's time for our monthly Freak's blog hop!!  Our focus today is the new Annual Catalog.  We have lots of amazing projects to share with you using brand new products. 

You may have arrived from Tami's blog; I'm sure you loved her projects!  Or maybe you just started here.  To see all 12 posts be sure to click on the icon at the bottom of each post. 

It's been so fun to play with exciting new products from the 2020 Annual Catalog!  Are you ready for some glitz & shine?

I chose to play with the Forever Gold Laser-cut Specialty Paper today.  It's part of the Forever Greenery suite of products.  You can see it best on page 152 of your annual catalog. It has 6 sheets; 3 each of 2 single sided designs. One side is gold and the other is white which you can color, spritz or sponge.  I chose to use the gold sides for my projects here.  

You can see the details & measurements for each one under the photo. 

I chose to use jewel toned card stock for each card; I think it looks rich & regal with these colors.  The card above is Blackberry Bliss with Very Vanilla.  The pretty golden leafy medallion is all one piece; just punched out from the pack.  I added a 1" X 4 1/4" strip of Vanilla under it and a stamped die cut above with a few metallic pearls.  The stamped image is from Dandelion Wishes and the die is from the Stitched So Sweetly dies. 

This card is Shaded Spruce with Vanilla.  It's hard to see but the large 4" X 5 1/4" vanilla is textured with our Tasteful Textile embossing folder. The greeting is stamped on a die from Tasteful Labels using the Heart to Heart stamp set.

Once I had these pieces adhered I could add the laser cut piece on top. I added a bit of liquid multipurpose adhesive to the edges and a few leaves and it's done!

The laser cut card front pops out so easily from the rest in the sheet. No fussy cutting or die-cutting with these! 

This is probably my favorite one of the three. This laser-cut piece is delicate and leafy; it leaves a perfect area for a greeting in the stitched center. The card is Night of Navy with a 2" strip of the World of Good designer paper across the middle. 

I stamped the 'Always' greeting (Field of Flowers set) on a 1 1/2" X 2 1/4" piece of Very Vanilla card stock and sponged the edge with Misty Moonlight ink.  The 'In My Heart' greeting is embossed with Gold embossing powder on Misty Moonlight card stock and punched out with the Classic Label punch. 

Did you spy the cute little flowers on this card?  They're from the new Confetti Flowers Border punch. Each one has a Metallic pearl on it.  

I hope you enjoyed seeing these pretty cards with the beautiful Forever Gold Laser-cut Specialty Paper.  If you like shine and glitz you'll love it! 

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Thanks for stopping in to see my projects.  Now you're off to see what Cindy has to share.  I know you'll love it; I always do.

 

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  • Double Point cards with video


    Have you tried making a Double Point fun fold card yet?  They are so easy! 

    Bonus!  This unique fold truly makes the most of your 12 X 12" paper!  You can get 6 cards from one sheet! 

    I chose to use the Flowers for Every Season designer paper and the Field of Flowers stamp set.  The dies are from the Hippo & Friends dies seen here.  I LOVE these label dies! 

    Measurements:
    Card base 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
    White inside 5 1/4" X 4"
    DSP 3" X 4", scored at 1" on the long side
    Label dies or punches to 'connect' the points
     
    Products Used: 
    Field Of Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set [152589] – Price: $17.00 – see here
    Ridiculously Awesome Cling Stamp Set [152512] – Price: $22.00 see here
    Hippo & Friends Dies [153585] – Price: $36.00 – see here
    Flowers For Every Season 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [152486] – Price: $11.50 – seen here
    2020–2022 In Color Enamel Dots [152480] – Price: $8.00 – see here

    If you want step by step instructions you can watch the video below.

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    Get a free 2020 card stock sampler with online orders over $60 that use the above host code.  This is so helpful to really know which color is which! 

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     Get my Tasteful Touches pdf tutorial free with any online order in July


    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

     

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  • Easy Diagonal cards; Stamp With Me tonight at 7:30 pm!


    This week I'm highlighting some of the cards I've recently made on Facebook Live.  With two a week there's a lot! 

    Here are the cards for tonight's Facebook Live 'Stamp with Me' here. 

    I chose the pretty Misty Moonlight & Seaside Spray combination for these cards.  I love the two toned look of these In Colors together.  When you add White for a pop of brightness they really shine!  

    Join me here tomorrow night.  Prep the pieces, gather some supplies and we'll stamp together! 

    I used the Queen Anne's Lace stamp set seen here in Misty Moonlight, White & Seaside Spray.
     
    You can really see the Shimmer Crystal Effects on the flowers in this photo! 
     
    Measurements:
    Card bases 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2"
    Diagonal pieces (card stock or DSP) 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" cut in half on the diagonal.
    Decorative strips 7 1/2" long X 1/2" – punched or die-cut
    Greeting punches or die-cuts (Ornate Frames, Tasteful Labels & Ornate Border dies) 
     
    Supplies:
    Card stock (I used Misty Moonlight, Seaside Spray, White)
    Stamps of your choice and ink
    Punches or die-cuts for borders & greetings
    Embossing folders or DSP
    Ribbons, embellishments, Shimmery Crystal Effects
    Sponges, mini glue dots, dimensionals

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    Get a free 2020 card stock sampler with online orders over $60 that use the above host code.  This is so helpful to really know which color is which! 

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     Get my Tasteful Touches pdf tutorial free with any online order in July


    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

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  • Today’s the last day! Summer Nights cards


    Today is the last day to order or subscribe for July's Summer Night's Paper Pumpkin kit.  

     

    Here's a photo of the add on cards & envelopes available while supplies last. You must be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber though. Order them here. Item #154973

    I LOVE these pretty backgrounds!  I think they'll be so much fun to create scenes with!  I know I'll be using my Life is Beautiful stamp set with them. Can't wait!!

    For only $10.00 USD you can have the easiest crafting experience of the summer!

    • Contains 24 pre-printed card bases and coordinating envelopes.
    • Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
    • Envelope size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" (11.4 x 14.6 cm)

    • Not included with a July 2020 Paper Pumpkin subscription
    • The Summer Nights Add-On is not needed to complete July kit projects
    * Must be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber to order this item

    Don't forget about the Bonus Days going on; for each $50 you order in July you'll receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August!  Get some of the items on your wishlist now and save in August!

    Order here.

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