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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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  • A beautiful scene with the ‘Here’s to You’ kit; a Paper Pumpkin alternate idea


    The March Paper Pumpkin kit included stencils and a sponge in the kit so I had to play with creating a scene.  It's one of my favorite techniques! 

    One of the stencils has clouds in it.  I used Pool Party ink and lightly sponged on the upper part of my White CS. 

    Then I sponged Daffodil Delight and Calypso Coral ink about an inch and a half from the bottom edge.  Now I stamped the trees image in the kit with Pretty Peacock ink.  I did not reink the stamp each time so as I stamped repeatedly I achieved the appearance of a distant forest. Love this!!  

    The birds and greeting images also came in this kit.  

    Are you a Paper Pumpkin subscriber?  If not you can be!  Sign up to achieve them every month here.  

    Or choose a pre-paid option here.  

    Did you know that you can pick & choose your kits?  Subscribers receive an email BEFORE the kits is mailed giving you a chance to opt out if the kit doesn't appeal to you.  Or you can add on to receive a second kit.  You're in charge! 

    The April kit is called 'So Cool' with a 'treats' theme. Opt in to get it by April 10th! 

    • The So Cool Paper Pumpkin Kit is a little taste of summer fun, with enough supplies to make 12 colorful, shaped cards with coordinating envelopes. Six card bases are popsicle shaped, the other six are semicircles: three watermelons and three rainbows. All of the cards are splashed with cheerful, vivid watercolor images. The kit also includes two full-size, matching sticker sheets, die-cut accents, fun embellishments, and more.
    • Even though the So Cool Kit was designed with kids in mind, these fun-shaped cards, featuring vivid watercolors, are versatile enough to gift to kids of all ages—the young in years and the young at heart. They’re a great way to send some “sunshine in a card!” Who wouldn’t love that?
    • The kit’s exclusive So Cool Stamp Set is versatile, offering sentiments that can be used for multiple occasions such as birthdays, congrats, cheer, and more! It’s a great addition to any crafter’s collection.

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    April Specials!

    Annual Catalog Retiring List; many discounted items while supplies last! 

    Get a free multipurpose glue stand with an online order over $60 using the host code above. You'll receive a color of my choice unless you let me know your preference. *or choose the Artistry Blooms sequins

    *If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

    You can also order them in my Shop here. 

    All online orders will receive a free 14 project PDF tutorial


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  • Snailed It; fun, colorful & adorable


    This is another card we made at my March Card Clubs.  I featured the Snailed It Bundle seen here.  

    This cute designer paper is retiring and not returning in the new Annual Catalog in May. It is full of bright colors and adorable patterns.   I used the Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch seen here. 

    That cute envelope comes in the set of Snail dies. And quite a few of these dies coordinate with the Snail Mail designer paper too! 

    Measurements:

    • Card base (Daffodil or Bermuda Bay) 5 1/2" X 4 1/4"
      Real Red 3 1/2" X 10 1/2" scored at 4 3/4"
      Whisper White 3 3/4" X 5"
      Scraps of Snail Mail DSP and White for punches & die-cuts 
      Bermuda Bay scrap for die-cut envelope

    Here's the video; watch to catch the many tips and tricks on this card. 

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    March Specials!

    Annual Catalog Retiring List; many discounted items while supplies last! 

    Current Host code is PX6ZWGM7

    Order online here

    All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

    with 15 projects!


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    Get a free adhesive package from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

    *If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

    Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

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  • Colorful Hydrangeas


    What colors do Hydrangeas come in?  Lots!  I have a white one in my yard; it's blooms are huge and beautiful every year.  

    Annette made this pretty card for a swap last month.  She used the Hydrangea Haven bundle seen here.  

    Her card is also a simple fun fold where the Real Red opens and adhered to the Black base.  

    Products used; click on the highlighted item to see it online:

    Note: I'm featuring this bundle and the beautiful Hydrangea Hill designer paper for April's card kit to go!  Stay tuned; I'll share it here soon. 

    Measurements:

    • Basic Black 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
    • Real Red 4" X 10 1/2" scored at 5 1/4"
    • White 2 3/4" X 4 1/4"
    • Silver Foil 2 7/8" X 4 3/8"
    • Black 3 1/8" X 4 5/8" 

    Items are running out on the Last Chance List:  Here is what it already gone:

    • RICH RAZZLEBERRY STAMPIN' BLENDS COMBO PACK
    • INK • Item 150083  PRETTY PEACOCK CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
    • INK • Item 150086 TERRACOTTA TILE CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
    • INK • Item 150090  PRETTY PEACOCK CLASSIC STAMPIN’ INK REFILL
    • INK • Item 150092 SEASIDE SPRAY CLASSIC STAMPIN’ INK REFILL
    • INK • Item 150093 TERRACOTTA TILE CLASSIC STAMPIN’ INK REFILL
    • PAPER • Item 150880 PRETTY PEACOCK 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
    • PAPER • Item 150881 PURPLE POSY 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
    • PAPER • Item 150883 SEASIDE SPRAY 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
    • BUNDLE • Item 155349 2019–2021 IN COLOR CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PADS
    • PAPER • Item 149703  2019–2021 IN COLOR 12" X 12" CARDSTOCK
    • PAPER • Item 152460 WHALE OF A TIME DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
    • EMBELLISHMENTS • Item 149708 PURPLE 3/8"  TRICOLOR RIBBON

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    March Specials!

    Annual Catalog Retiring List; many discounted items while supplies last! 

    Current Host code is PX6ZWGM7

    Order online here

    All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

    with 15 projects!


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    Get a free adhesive package from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

    *If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

    Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  


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    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *



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