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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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  • Join+ Promo ends tomorrow! Plus a neat layout for double-sided designer paper


    Tomorrow is the last day to take advantage of our June promotions.  

    The Starter Kit+ promotion includes $155 in products of your choice for just $99 and free shipping too! 

    Remember that even though this is a starter kit deal, you are not obligated to hold events or 'sell' products.  You can simply enjoy the discount on Stampin' Up! products as long as you wish. When you're done ordering you just stop.  Simple!

    My Team loves being a part of both Stampin' Up! and my group! I have a variety of demonstrators on my Team; from happy shoppers to those who hold classes & events. They enjoy lots of perks and a fabulous community of like minded stampers.  Message me with any questions.   Click here.

    The other awesome promotion is our designer paper sale – all regular designer papers in the Annual Catalog plus one Online Exclusive choice are 15% off.  June is the time to get your favorites while their on sale! See them all here. 

    Monday night I had my monthly Stamp with Me Live and made this neat card featuring the Inked Botanicals designer series paper. 

    It's such a neat card layout that truly makes the most of double sided designer series paper; showing both sides.  This Inked Botanicals DSP is on sale now; see it here. Scroll down a bit to see the video & measurements.  

    Here are a few more:

    The left card above is made with the Delightfully Eclectic paper seen here and the right is made with the Masterfully Made designer paper seen here. 

    I used the Kindest Expressions stamp set for the greetings and the Stylish Shapes and Countryside Corners dies.  

    Measurements:

    • Card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
    • Cardstock layer 5 1/4" X 4"
    • Designer paper – 4 pieces at 2 1/2" X 1 7/8", cut each in half on the diagonal.  
    • greeting sentiment piece and small strip for a banner 

    Here are all three cards I share in this video here.  I challenge my viewers to create a card using this layout and share it by July 23rd.  I'll draw a name or two for a door prize!  Go here to post yours.  

    Click on the photo below to watch the video: 

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  • Another way to use the Border Basics dies – cut once for two card front!


    Here's the third card I made for last week's live video; it also features the Masterfully Made designer paper, Wanted to Say dies and the Border Basics dies.  

    My colors are Lemon Lime Twist, Cherry Cobbler and White.   The flowers in this pretty designer paper are so real; you almost want to touch them.  

    You can see this beautiful designer paper here.  It's discounted in June; down to $10.62.

    The photo below shows both cards made with the same designer paper.  I loved this pattern so well I didn't change it up for the second card. 

    The greeting and hearts are all from the Wanted to Say dies seen here.  

    The pretty scalloped stitched border is made with the Border Basics dies seen here. Start with a piece of White card stock measuring 4" X 5 1/4" and cut it in half with the scalloped die-cut.  Now you have the start for two cards! 

    Below are all three cards made with this three products, all seen on the video below. 


    You can see how I made this card on the video here.  Or click on the photo below to watch. Remember to follow me on Facebook here or on my YouTube channel here. 

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    Designer Paper is 15% off in June!

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  • Cut once for two card fronts with the Border Basics dies; video tips & tutorial too


    I shared one of the cards I made in last week's video and here's another one. Both feature the same three products: Masterfully Made designer paper, Wanted to Say dies and the Border Basics dies.  

    I used the White die-cut leftover from the card I shared yesterday on this card; basically getting two cards from one die-cut!

    The Border Basics dies are wonderful and so versatile since they die-cut the stitched edge on both sides.  Below is a photo of the inside of the card: 

    The Celebrate, Happy Birthday, stars and present die-cuts are all from the Wanted to Say dies seen here: 

    Here are both cards I shared; each with a different piece of the Masterfully Made CS.  As you can see I added a thin line of card stock to rest the 'Celebrate' die-cut on. I love the effect!

    You can see this beautiful designer paper here.  It's discounted in June; down to $10.62.

    The photo below shows both cards; one cut for two card front! 

    I cut the right side of the card front off (on the left card) and used that piece on the card on the right. Essentially I cut the card front in half and added it to the card on the right, adding DSP underneath to show off the angles.  One cut; two cards!  

    You can see how I made this card on the video here.  Or click on the photo below to watch. Remember to follow me on Facebook here or on my YouTube channel here. 

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    June Specials:

    Designer Paper is 15% off in June!

    WOW – get $155 in product for $99 with free shipping! click here!

    Get a package of In Color pearls with online orders over $55 using a host code.

    *current host code: M7SCQSVS 

     Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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