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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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  • Bright & Colorful In Color card kit to go or PDF tutorial option


    These bright & colorful cards feature Stampin' Up!'s 2022-24 In Colors, the Tea Boutique cards & envelopes and more 2022-24 In Color products.  

    In this pre-cut card kit you'll receive 10 Tea Boutique cards & coordinating envelopes, a share of In Color Matte dots and In Color Baker's Twine.  Plus the PDF tutorial comes FREE (a $15 value)! All for just $28 plus shipping

    Most of these products are retiring this year. Some are discounted so I am able to offer this kit at a fantastic price for all you'll receive! I have a limited quantity of these kits available; so opt in while they last.

    Get the 10 In Color cards/envelopes pre-cut kit here for $28. The card kit is mailed out at the end of April via Priority Shipping; the PDF tutorial is sent immediately after you place your order via email. 

    The PDF tutorial is seen here for $15.  It includes step by step directions, photos, a supplies list and measurements.  You'll receive it in an email after purchase. 

    What will you need?

    *Everything in the kit to go is cut, punched or die-cut for you! To finish these cards you'll need Navy, Sweet Sorbet and Starry Sky inks, adhesives and greeting images.  I used two stamp sets for my greetings; Good Feelings & Charming Sentiments. *However you can easily substitute any greetings you already own.


    Interested in getting a pre-cut kit to go each month?  Email me here for that option.  

    I have two more new card kits and/or tutorials available this month. Save $$ on shipping by getting more than one! 

    See all of my tutorial & kit to go options here.

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    April Specials:

    See the 2023 Last Chance list here 

    *current host code: SYZD4PH2 or SFHU3WMT

    Get a free specialty paper sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code above plus an embellishment if your order is over $100

    Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

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  • Gift card pop-up card; a fun fold that’s easy! Featuring Pretty Prints, Art Gallery & Radiating Stitches dies


    I shared two neat fun fold cards in this week's Live video.  Pretty Prints DSP seen here was featured in both. 

    This designer paper is an easy favorite; the soft, botanical prints and 4 rich colors are gorgeous!

    Here's the card I shared; it's a pop up gift card holder:

    The front greeting is from the Art Gallery dies seen here.  They're discounted now; they were $34 and are now just $13.60. These words are cut from Evening Evergreen card stock and adhered to a white die-cut from the Radiating Stitches dies.  These are on the Online Exclusives products but are currently unavailable. They will be back in May. 

    My colors include Evening Evergreen (so sad it's retiring!) and Soft Sea Foam.  

    Measurements:

    • Card Base 4 ¼” X 11” score at 2 ¼” & 7 ¾”
    • White front is 2 5/8” X 4”, inside gift card pop up is 3 ½” X 7” score at ½” & 5”
    • Designer Paper – upper is 4" X 3", lower is 4" X 2"


    I used the wonderful Kind & Sincere stamp set for this card; it's discounted to $15.60 and on the Last Chance list. I love the mixed font and how many phrases you can make with the greeting images. See it here. 

    This next photo shows you how the gift card layer works.  The 1/2" flap is adhered to the upper front of the card.  The lower fold is tucked in the lower fold of the card base.  The ribbon around it secures it closed; there isn't any adhesive used on the lower flap. 

    Click here or below to watch this week's Live video. 

    **Don't forget to follow me here on Facebook or subscribe to my YouTube channel here. 

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    April Specials:

    See the 2023 Last Chance list here 

    *current host code: SYZD4PH2 or SFHU3WMT

    Get a free specialty paper sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code above plus an embellishment if your order is over $100

    Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

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  • Love these Enjoy the Adventure quick cards in a kit to go; no stamping needed!


    I LOVE these cards made with the Enjoy the Adventure Memories & More cards & envelopes. The Black & White theme with pops of color is right up my alley!  They're 4" X 6" in size and include multiple occasions so they're super versatile.  

    There is no stamping needed for these ten colorful cards; the sentiments are from the cards in the kit. It's so fun to use the Memories & More card packs to create with; they're quick and quite easy. 

    Besides the Memories & More cards and cards & envelopes pack you'll receive a share of basic rhinestones and black & white gingham ribbon.  You will need a paper trimmer, scissors and adhesives to complete the cards.

    Click here to get the card kit with $20 in products; it's $28 plus shipping.  The PDF tutorial is sent to you via email immediately after purchase. 

    Click here to the the PDF tutorial only. This tutorial show you how to turn the Memories & More cards into beautiful, layered cards. It's $15 and is also sent to you via email after purchase.  

    Here's a sample of the 10 cards you'll make: 

    The mesh looking two-tone card base is one of the card bases in the kit.  You'll receive 5 blue/green cards and 5 pink/orange card bases.

    If you're interested in getting a pre-cut kit to go each month, Email me here for that option.  

    I have two more new card kits and/or tutorials available this month. Save $$ on shipping by getting more than one! 

    See all of my tutorial & kit to go options here.

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    April Specials:

    See the 2023 Last Chance list here 

    *current host code: SYZD4PH2 or SFHU3WMT

    Get a free specialty paper sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code above plus an embellishment if your order is over $100

    Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

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