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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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  • Gorgeous Wintery Encircled in Nature card with video tutorial


    This is the other card I shared on my weekly Live video last week.  It's one of my favorites this season. There's something elegant about a mostly white card.  

    I added bits of Pretty Peacock in ink and glimmer paper.  The extra White layer is textured with the Birch Wood 3D embossing folder and then I lightly added ink with a Blending Brush. I stamped the trees image plus added a die-cut of the Glimmer Trees. The curvy leaves die and sprig are also part of the dies in the Encircled in Nature bundle seen here. 

    I shared how to make this card on the video below a bit.  Or click here. Don't forget to follow me on YouTube.

    Click on the following link to download or print the free project sheet for this beautiful card.  Download Encircled in Nature Wintery card

     

    Below is the video tutorial for this pretty card and another one in a winter version. Follow me on YouTube here or my Facebook channel here. 

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    Get a package of Gold Textured dots with your online order 

    Online orders over $75 get an extra special gift; I still have a few left!

    (I still have a few left)  *must use a host code 


     
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  • Encircled in Nature in Autumn colors – free project sheet & video tutorial


    I shared this pretty card on last week's Live video. I featured the Encircled in Nature bundle.

    My colors include Basic Beige, Cajun Craze and Old Olive.  I used Daffodil Delight, Peach Pie and Calypso Coral for the sunset, adding each color softly with Blending Brushes.

    I textured the extra layer (4" X 5 1/4") of Basic Beige with the Birch Wood 3D embossing folder seen here. Then I lightly sponged Basic Beige ink over it with a Blending Brush. I added Cajun Craze & Old Olive ink to the die-cut leaves with. 

    This pretty bundle is one of our Online Exclusives; available while supplies last.  It's already been out for awhile so I'm wondering how much longer it will be available. *if you want it act fast! 

    Here's a photo of the bundle; click here to see it online. 

    Besides the video tutorial below here's the free project sheet for it. Click on the following link to download or print it. Download Encircled in Nature Fall wreath

    I cut the wreath circle from both layers at the same time, saving one for the sunset layer adhered inside the card. 

    I finished it off with some 2023-25 In Color sparkle gems. Catch the video tutorial below to get the tips on creating this card. 

    Below is the video tutorial for this pretty card and another one in a winter version. Follow me on YouTube here or my Facebook channel here. 

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    Lots of November Specials:

    See the new Online Exclusives here

    *current host code link:  

     M7S96HPT

    Get a package of Gold Textured dots with your online order 

    Online orders over $75 get an extra special gift; I still have a few left!

    (I still have a few left)  *must use a host code 


     
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           All online orders in November will receive a free PDF tutorial featuring the Reindeer Days suite

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  • 2 new special kits in November – they’re perfect for gifting!


    Today I'm sharing our two newest kits in our Kit Collection. There are tons to choose from and they're all inclusive which makes them perfect for quick crafting or gifts. We have everything from card kits to journals to home to decor to gifts & tags! 

    First is the Nature's Painting kit – it's great for those who love to color! 

    Here's a video with tutorial & more details:

    It's $25 and includes the following: Item # 164982 See it here

    • Step-by-step instructions
      * 24 watercolor paper pages, 2 each of 12 designs
      * 8 Watercolor Pencils
      * 1 Water Painter
      * Coloring Book: 4-1/2" x 6" x 1/2"

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    Next is the Layered Landscapes kit; a beautiful home decor project that anyone can make!

    The kit is $25 and the item number is 164981.  See it here:

    Step-by-step instructions
    * Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
    * 4 white frames
    * Frame size: 7-1/8" x 7-1/8" x 3/4" (18.1 x 18.1 x 1.9 cm)
    * Enough adhesive to complete projects

    Below is the video for this beautiful kit:

    See all of our kits here. 

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    Lots of November Specials:

    See the new Online Exclusives here

    *current host code link:  

     M7S96HPT

    Get a package of Gold Textured dots with your online order 

    Online orders over $75 get an extra special gift; while supplies last!

    (I still have a few left)  *must use a host code 


     
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           All online orders in November will receive a free PDF tutorial featuring the Reindeer Days suite

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