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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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  • Great way to use the Extraordinary Washi Tape with video


    We made this beautiful card at my February card clubs. It features the Extraordinary Washi Tape from the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog.

    Aren’t they pretty? And because the washi tape includes two color combinations (all in one roll) I was able to offer two choices of colors. You can see this pretty Washi tape here.

    It also has a stamp & die bundle that matches it perfectly. I used only the single die seen here. What I love about this die is it cuts out all of one huge panel of flowers/leaves all at once! It’s a most amazing product, (well named) and incredible that you get 16 gorgeous flowers cut all at once!

    That neat embossing folder on the large Vanilla is called Beautiful Pattern and can be seen here.

    My colors include Old Olive and Very Vanilla, plus Calypso Coral with Petal Pink and Berry Burst with Fresh Freesia. We wrapped Old Olive twine around the Vanilla layer twice and tied it into a bow to anchor the flowers & greeting.

    The other bundle I used is the Words of Beauty seen here. So many possibilities for greetings in this one.

    A few other dies used here are theTextured Notes dies seen here (which are retiring but unavailable right now) and the Label Me Grateful dies which just retired.

    I also used the ‘With You in Mind’ stamp set for the inside: A thin 1/4″ strip of matching CS finished it off nicely.

    Here’s the free project sheet for this card. Click here to download or print it.

    I hope you watch the video below to get the tips on using these products and finishing the card. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel while you’re there!

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    Product of the Month is the new Painted Illusions 12 X 12″ designer paper

    Get the NEW Stampin’ Positioner FREE when you choose the Starter Kit in February! Click here

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  • It’s the last day for Free Shipping!


    Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get Free Shipping and one of our Product of the Month’s (POTM) at the same time! Shop here!

    Once your order reaches the $75 point (before shipping & tax) you get both Free Shipping AND can add a POTM for just $5. There are 3 choices right now – 2 packs of DSP and one stamp set.

    Choose from the True Blue Florals DSP seen here:

    Or the Fabulous Sayings stamp set seen here:

    Or the newest Painted Illusions 12 X 12″ DSP seen here:

    Shop the Last Chance List here for our best deals.

    And don’t forget to check out the Kit Collection here too. Who doesn’t love to have ready to go, all inclusive projects!?

    You’ll also receive a free Tutorial (from the Lovely Blossoms suite) from me for any size order this month!

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  • Many kits are half off and so many more items; get them with FREE shipping now!


    Take advantage of the free shipping promotion this week (Feb 18-20th for orders over $75) and grab this gorgeous scrapbook kit. It’s on the Last Chance list; while supplies last. It’s just $18 for 3 double 12 X 12″ layouts!

    Look what’s included in this kit:

    Product detail

    Make the most of your celebrations with the Wildflower Celebrations Scrapbooking Workshop Kit! This DIY scrapbook kit comes with supplies to make three gorgeous spreads designed with soft pastels, pretty wildflowers, gold foil, and celebrative decorations.

    DETAILS
    – Makes 3 two-page scrapbook spreads
    – Page size: 12″ x 12″
    – Colors: Blueberry Bushel, Old Olive, Peach Pie, Pool Party, Pretty in Pink, Soft Sea Foam
    – Acid free, lignin free

    Kit includes one of each item listed below.
    – Step-by-step instructions
    – 10 sheets of Designer Series Paper
    – 4 sheets of Two-Tone Cardstock
    – 4 sheets of White Willow Cardstock
    – 3 sheets of printed stickers and precut images
    – Photo placeholders

    And here are the suggested layouts:

    There’s also many Christmas kits and a Halloween scrapbook kit on sale too. Plus lots of assorted 2-toned 12 X 12″ card stock too. Check it all out here.

    This beautiful Paper Bouquet kit is also on sale. It was $22 and is now just $8.80! Wouldn’t this brighten up a room?! see it here

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    February Specials

    Product of the Month is the new Painted Illusions 12 X 12″ designer paper

    Get the NEW Stampin’ Positioner FREE when you choose the Starter Kit in February! Click here

    Bonus Days – Redeem your coupons in February!

    February’s PDF of the Month!

    Two NEW kits just released here:

    Check out the Last Chance List; new items are added and available

    while supplies last

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