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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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  • Ready for some fabulous ‘Cute Halloween’ projects?! Check out the video tutorial


    Look at this adorable Halloween card I made on last week's FB Live.  Follow me on Facebook here so you don't miss my weekly videos!  There's on tonight at 7:30 pm CT and every Tuesday at 11 am CT. 

    Product used:

    •  the ghosts, pumpkin and striped trim are from the Cute Halloween designer paper in the Holiday catalog.  See it here. 
    • I punched one of the ghosts and the pumpkin with the Halloween punch. It's in a bundle with the Cutest Halloween set seen here or on page 51, which is where the greeting is from. *Sadly the Halloween punch is now on back-order until November!
    • the wreath & bats are die-cut with the Seasonal Swirl dies seen here & Black Glimmer paper in the annual catalog; seen here
    • the ombre background is actually Fresh Freesia CS, with Misty Moonlight & Night of Navy added with our Blending Brushes *watch the video below
    • Cute Stars Adhesive-backed sequins are also added to the wreath

    Check out the ghostly treat box in the photo above.  It's so simple to make with the Pretty Pillow box dies!

    The stitched tag is also in the Pretty Pillow Box dies.  Look how it latches – the scalloped front slips in behind the tag in front.  I love that I don't need a special way to keep it closed; the tag does it for me! 

    Check out the other version I made with the fun skeletons on the right?  I fussy cut them from the Cute Halloween paper. 

    Measurements:

    • White 4 ¼” X 11” scored at 5 ½”, cut 1 ¾” from the right
    • Black 5 ½” X 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼”,
    • White & Fresh Freesia 3 ¾” X 4 ¾”, Black ½” X 4” strip for greeting
    • Cute Halloween DSP ½” strips

    I haven't shared this for awhile so here it is; my favorite cutting template especially for inside a card.  Get 5 pieces from one 8 1/2" X 11" sheet of card stock. If you're making multiples this can save you a lot! 

    Below is the video.  I make another project using Sparkle of the Season before this one. Fast forward to about 22 minutes in to see this neat Halloween card. 

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    All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

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    Get a pkg. of Holiday Rhinestones with a $50 online order from me in September! 

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    Get a Free Bundle  from the Holiday Catalog when you choose the Starter kit!  Pick out $125 in product of your choice for just $99 and shipping is free!  

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  • What a Year Kit to Go – Spectacular home decor banner & 10 cards too!


    When I create a kit to go I never quite know how the projects will turn out.  Of course I hope for fabulous every time and I'm usually quite happy with the results.  I was amazed at how much I love these What a Year projects!  They truly make me happy just to look at them! They're bright, happy & just plain delightful.

    The banner is my favorite.  I needed an update to the decor in my studio and this fit the bill beautifully.  It's nice and big, spanning almost 3 feet across!  It’s perfect for a craft space, office or even a kids room. 

    This kit includes the What a Year Memories & More pack, 10 White cards & envelopes, a sheet of Stampin' Dimensionals and ribbon for the banner.

    No stamps or ink are needed to finish these projects. However you will need adhesives, rhinestones or other gems, scissors, a hole punch and a paper trimmer. If you want to add texture to a few of the cards you will also need a die-cut machine & embossing folders.

    *Be sure to order by September 19th to get this kit!  

    This PDF tutorial will be sent to you via email immediately after payment. The kit is mailed out at the end of September, barring any back-orders. 

    Go here to order the pre-cut kit to go. $28 (See the 2nd September kit option here. Choose both kits here!)

    Click here to get the PDF tutorial. $15

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    Host code: ASETFASJ or T7VSZQ64

    *click here to order

    All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

    the Painted Christmas Suite!

    Get a pkg. of Holiday Rhinestones with a $50 online order from me in September! 

    Order here

    BEST DEAL!

    Get a Free Bundle  from the Holiday Catalog when you choose the Starter kit!  Pick out $125 in product of your choice for just $99 and shipping is free!  

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  • Woo hoo! You’ve been waiting for it and now it’s here!


    Many people wondered when we'd be able to order these and now we can!  The adorable Christmas Whimsy card kit; an all-inclusive kit for $19.
     
     
    We caught a sneak peak of it on page 6 in the holiday catalog but you can see it here online. I love the stamp set that comes with it!
     
    This is one of our all inclusive kits featured in our Kit Collection. Everything you need comes in the box.  These kits come in two types; some with stamps, ink and a block and others with pre-printed sentiments.  
    Either is perfect for a seasoned or brand new crafter. Think of the fun you could enjoy with a friend or child.  Look at all you get in this kit! 
     
     
    Click here to see it. 
     
    And while you're considering kits tomorrow is the last day you can get the Haunts & Harvest Paper Pumpkin kit.  
     
    The Haunts & Harvest Paper Pumpkin Kit contains enough supplies to create 12 treat packages which means you get to share the a-maize-ing treats with your friends and family! I've seen a glimpse of these and they are absolutely adorable and surprisingly unique.  Don't miss out on these! 
     
    These treat package designs are perfect for Halloween party favors or place setting favors at a fall feast. They're the perfect way to tell your family and friends to eat, drink, and be scary! It is also intended as home décor with the included wheelbarrow crafting opportunity!
     
    Also, this month’s Paper Pumpkin box is designed with pre-traced lines and instructions to create a vintage-inspired wheelbarrow as a place to display your too-cute-to-spook treat packages. *Like I said, I've seen it and it is just fantastic! 
     
     

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