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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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  • Bright & Beautiful Memories & More cards; choose the kit to go or the PDF tutorial


    I LOVE creating with our Memories & More cards and envelopes.

    I knew the Bright & Beautiful cards with the matching cards & envelopes would make great & colorful cards but I am amazed at how fabulous they turned out.  And how quick and fun it was to make them. 

    Aren't they gorgeous? So bright and colorful. 

    The tutorial includes photos of each card and the cards needed.  This kit is perfect for quick birthday or other celebrations you may need.  There is no stamping needed; the cards or pre-cut adhesive stickers say it all.  

    *All you need to finish these cards is adhesive, scissors and a paper trimmer. (some easy cuts are included in the PDF tutorial)

    When I create my kits, I include extra products valued around $20 and feature them all in my projects. The cost for it all is just $28 plus shipping. The tutorial only is $15. 

    Here's what's included in this kit:

    • 10 Bright & Beautiful cards and envelopes
    • 1/2 package of the Bright & Beautiful Memories & More cards & adhesive die-cuts
    • 1/2 pkg of basic clear rhinestones
    • 2 spools of Baker's twine
    • 1 sheet of mini Stampin' Dimensionals 
    • the free PDF tutorial – sent via email 

    Get the product based kit to go here.  Choose the PDF tutorial here. 

    Order this kit by August 20th.  It is mailed out at the end of the month.  But the PDF tutorial is sent to you immediately after purchase.  

    I get a ton of positive feedback on my pre-cut kits & tutorials; try one!  *See them all here.

    You can choose one or more kits and save on shipping!  Below is the other kit I'm offering this month; it features the pretty Earthen Elegance designer paper. See it here.


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    *cards are previous card kits to go; over the top and many fun folds.  

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  • Earthen Elegance kit to go or get the PDF tutorial option


    I couldn't decide which designer paper to feature for this month's card kit to go. So I did a poll on my Facebook page.  Earthen Elegance won!

    Here are the cards I created: 

    Three of the five designs are fun fold cards.  It seems like many people like to create these; something you don't get from a store-bought card.  

    I used the Earthen Textures stamp set for my greetings and some Earthen Textures dies too.  You can use any greetings you'd like though. If you'd like to add on the Earthen Textures stamp set or bundle, message me here and I will add it on at a 10% savings. 

    Pretty Peacock was a featured color in three of the five cards; It pairs beautifully with brown tones and vanilla here.  

    The kit includes $20 in product including 1/2 pkg of the Earthen Textures DSP (6" X 12"), a share of the Natural Wavy trim, Neutrals adhesive-backed sequins and 10 vanilla envelopes.  For all that and the pre-cut kit, it's just $28 plus shipping!

    If you'd like to get the PDF tutorial click here.  Order the pre-cut kit here by August 20th.

    Details on the pre-cut card kit: 

    • The pre-cut kit and products are mailed out by the end of the month, barring any back-orders. 
    • The kit includes all punched and die-cut pieces; everything is cut except your new designer paper. 
    • You will need your own ink, greetings and adhesives.  Plus a paper trimmer to cut your DSP. 
    • The PDF tutorial is sent to you immediately via email.
    • The tutorial includes step by step directions, photos, measurements and a supplies list.

    *If you're interested in receiving a kit each month  Click here. My subscribers get a surprise product in their package every few months.  **This is the kit my subscribers will receive.

    I get a ton of positive feedback on my pre-cut kits & tutorials; try one!  *See them all here.


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    Free Gift with orders in August: 

    Get a pack of at least 5 beautiful cards with orders over $50 this month. 

    The more you order the more cards you get!

    *cards are previous card kits to go; over the top and many fun folds.  

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  • Hey Chuck Fancy Fold cards! Part 3


    And today I'm sharing the last 2 projects featuring Hey Chuck.  Annette is one of my talented Flowerbug's and she chose this bundle for her Artist of the Month projects.

    This first project features the Masterfully Made designer paper seen here and it's also a fun fold…

    I love how she added a torn edge greeting; it fits perfectly with this designer paper that has a torn look to many sheets. 

    So here's a clue to her fun fold design: 

    Do you recognize this fold? It's called a Pop & Twist fun fold card.  It's not easy to learn; but super cool to give out!  I do not have a video on this fold but you can do a search on YouTube and find many video tutorials.  

    Here's the open view: 

    Isn't it cool? She added some soft blended background colors on each layer which makes a huge difference to the finished look.  Isn't that designer paper perfect with this bundle?  

    If you like a challenge you should enjoy making one of these.  I've made a few and honestly I don't plan to make any more!  Ha! 

    Here's the Hey Chuck bundle she used.  The dies are back now and available!

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    Look at this hilarious rooster!  And the perfect greeting for him….. 

     

    Details:

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    Next is a fun fold card featuring the Earthen Elegance designer paper.  


    She got this fun fold idea from Lisa Curcio.  It has 4 pieces of Misty Moonlight card stock measuring 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" scored at 2 1/8". They're adhered together back to back like this: 


    There are 8 pieces of designer paper on each card stock side; measuring 2" X 5 3/8".  The pop-up designer paper on the front and back has a window cut out of it to reveal the rooster image inside; using the same die-cut.  She used the Tailored Tags dies.  This DSP measures 4 1/2" wide X 5". Score 1/2" from each side on the 4 1/2" edge. 

    Here's the back side:  


    There's a folded strip of card stock under the White tag that pops it up when opened. I may share one of these cards on an upcoming video soon; it's quite intriguing!  

    I hope you enjoyed seeing all of her projects; she did an incredible job! If you want to see details on each one, click here for part 1 and here for part 2.  


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     *current host codes: KY99RPXP 

    ShopwithLeeAnn.com

    Redeem your Bonus Days coupons in August!  

    Free Gift with orders in August: 

    Get a pack of at least 5 beautiful cards with orders over $50 this month. 

    The more you order the more cards you get!

    *cards are previous card kits to go; over the top and many fun folds.  

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