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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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  • Get Free Shipping tomorrow!! Labeled with Love fun fold card with video


    Stampin' Up! just announced that they're offering FREE Shipping tomorrow, July 23rd!  


    Any order over $75 will get their shipping free! 

    Yay!!  And it's on top of Bonus Days so you can double save!  Bonus days mean that in July you'll earn a $5 coupon for every $50 you spend and can redeem it in August.  

    And  guess what?! Prepaid 3-, 6-, or 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions can contribute to the qualifying amount for free shipping (Month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify). 

    Below is a sneak peak of the August Paper Pumpkin kit – Time for Cake. In the August kit will be a free additional stamp set of 'numbers'!  Order a pre-paid subscription here. 


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    Today's project is from last week's Live video seen here. 

    This neat fun fold card features the Lily Pond Lane designer series paper and the Labeled with Love punch bundle seen here. 

    The stamp set is available in a bundle with either a punch or a set of dies.  Love that they have these options to please us all.  

    My colors include Peach Pie, Pretty in Pink and Pretty Peacock which I got from the Lily Pond Lane DSP seen here.  I still have a few card kits to go with this adorable designer paper. See them here; while supplies last. 

    The card layout includes a quarter sheet on the base and a scored/folded 11" X 4 1/4" piece over it.  A few White & DSP layers and that's it!  It's quite simple.  I did fussy cut the butterflies I added to the right panel.  

    Click on the following link to download or print the free project sheet. Download Labeled with Love fun fold card

    Remember to sign up for email updates to get them each time I post!  *see 'get email updates' on the right side column of my blog.  I'll share the second card tomorrow.

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    July Specials:


    *current host code link: C2J427UY 


    Earn $5 coupon for every $50 you spend in July; redeem in August. 

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    All online orders will receive my PDF tutorial featuring the Full of Life suite

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  • Team swaps with the Unbounded Love bundle & more


    Here are a few more of our June Team card swaps.  I shared quite a few last week as well. Our theme was to use a new color along with an old favorite.  

    Lori made this card with Summer Splash and Berry Burst with White. 

    She added the Unbounded Beauty designer paper, the Deckled Rectangle dies and a Paper Butterfly Accent too.  It's also a fun fold card!

    It's a Dutch Door fun fold.  Making a Dutch Door fold is so simple.  To a full quarter card base you'll add a second layer that opens from the side. Her horizontal layer is 8 1/2" X 2 3/4" scored at 4 1/4". 

    I like that you cannot see the inside greeting layer until you open the card. The greetings are from the Unbounded Love bundle.  

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    Next is a monochromatic card made by Rita. She also used the Unbounded Love bundle.  

    Her colors include Peach Pie, Black and White. The DSP is the 2024-26 In Color 6 X 6" pack. She added embossed texture to the background.  I especially like how she added that pretty leaf die-cut frame over her stamped greeting.  A fabulous idea where you don't have to cut the greeting layer to match the die-cut exactly. 

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    Lastly is a fun celebratory card made by Joan. 

    She featured the 'Light the Sky' stamp set seen here online.  I love her colors of Summer Splash with Real Red, Black & White.  

     

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    Remember that for every $50 you spend in July you receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August on another order! 

    Bonus Days are a Win Win!!

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    *current host code link: C2J427UY


    Earn $5 coupon for every $50 you spend in July; redeem in August. 

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  • There’s a lot happening in July – here’s the list of the Stampin’ Up! and my specials!


    Summer can be a quiet month for stampers in the north – we finally get a chance to enjoy the outdoors without snow. But I imagine in the south it's time to gather indoors!  Isn't our world wonderfully diverse? 

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    Today I wanted to share all of the specials that Stampin' Up! and myself have available in July. 

    1. Bonus Days!  This is where for every $50 you spend in July you'll receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August. Love this! I've had many people order $100-150 in product to take advantage of the savings. 

    2. NEW Online Exclusives – they released a bunch of new products only seen online. This means they're not printed in any publication but can be ordered by anyone – online or at local events. Check them all out here. 

    3. Mediterranean Blooms fun fold card kit to go – a full 10 card class WITH PRODUCT – with pre-cut pieces ready to stamp. See it here along with the details. Reserve this gorgeous kit now for $30 and it will ship out later this month.  *If you need ideas for your own DSP there is a PDF tutorial option here

    4. Lily Pond Lane card kit to go – another adorable pre-cut card kit that includes Stampin' Up! product and the PDF tutorial all for $30. Reserve it here or choose the PDF tutorial option here. 

    5. Get a free multipurpose glue stand when you place orders with me in July. Choose the color you want. Be sure to use a host code when ordering: 

    *current host code link: C2J427UY

    6. All online orders will receive my PDF tutorial featuring the Full of Life suite

     

    I hope you like one or more of these special offers. It's great to enjoy free perks or specials while shopping for your hobby!

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