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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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  • Exclusive In Color Bundle special offer through Friday only!


    I'm so excited!  Today is my annual New Catalog Launch Party from 2-6 pm and I am giving out the new catalogs!!!. My local customers are invited to stop by and browse the new products and project boards.  Our state is allowing gatherings now but I know some people aren't quite ready yet so they can drop in from 4-6 pm and pick up their catalog. 

    For my long distance customers I'm holding a Virtual New Catalog Party Wednesday evening from 6-9 here on Facebook.  I'm so excited about this; it's the first time I've held one!  

    I'll have videos, both live and recorded, fun & games, ordering specials, door prizes & more. 


    I'm also offering my exclusive In Color bundle to everyone; both local & long distance!  

                If you like having the new In Color products and getting it all right away, you'll love this special deal! 

    This offer is only available through Friday! 

    My In Color Bundle includes the following products plus a 5 pack of Stampin' Write markers added on FREE!!!

    • 5 new In Color ink pads
    • 1 pack of asst. 8 ½ X 11” In Color card stock (20 sheets)
    • 5 In Color Classic ink refills unavailable for now in quantities; you can get one of each color in a single order
    • full pack of 6 X 6” In Color Designer Paper (40 sheets)
    • Flowers for Every Season Memories & More cards & envelopes
    • 1/2 pkg. In Color Enamel Dots
    • FREE In Color Stampin' Write Markers & bookmark!


    How do you get it? 

    • Long distance customers can order theirs here through Friday. Mail out price is $92 with tax and Priority Shipping from me.  
    • Local price is $70.75 before tax & shipping.  Contact me to order by Friday!

    Plus; everyone has the option of adding on the 4 new Blends In color combo packs (in every color above except Bumble Bee) with FREE tax & shipping!  See that option here. 


     *These bundles should be ready mid June, barring any back-orders or inventory issues. 

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    June Specials

    Today is the last day to get any of the Last Chance items!  


    Get my new Lovely You tutorial' free with any online order in June.

    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!


    June Host code is 7H2FW9FG

    Get a free pkg. of Elegant Faceted Gems from me if your order is over $55. 

    Order online here

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  • Quick Framed Panel card; three ways!


    For last week's Stamp with Me Facebook Live I chose to make framed panel cards.  There are likely many ways to frame a stamped panel but I chose to highlight three of them – Stamped, Textured and Designer Paper.  Look!

    On these first two cards I stamped leaves on card stock using White Craft ink.  The colors above are the new 2020-22 In Colors in Just Jade and Misty Moonlight.  I used the Layered with Kindness (retiring!; see it here) and the brand new Forever Fern stamp sets.  The punch is Label Me Fancy seen here

    Just look at the detail on the Distinktive images here on the Forever Fern stamp set.  I'm in the middle of creating a new Wonder template for 8 quick, beautiful cards using this stamp set.  I cannot wait to share it with you!  

    I do not have the new Misty Moonlight ink yet so I used Night of Navy, stamped off once.  It's close!

    Measurements:

    • Card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
    • long pieces are 1" X 4 1/4"
    • short pieces are 1" X 3"
    • stamped panel is 1 3/4" X 3"
    • Navy layer is 1 7/8" X 3 1/8" 

    This next card is the new Cinnamon Cider with Bermuda Bay.  I also used the new Forever Fern stamp set here.  The butterflies are from Butterfly Wishes set.

    The next card is Seaside Spray with Night of Navy and features the Layered with Kindness and Butterfly Wishes. which coordinated with our Butterfly Duet punch. The Ornate Floral embossing folder is new and in the upcoming Annual catalog but it's available now.  

    Lastly is one made with Garden Lane designer series paper (on sale right now) in Garden Green & Mint Macaron. 

    Each week I share the measurements for our Monday stamp sessions a day or two early. Everyone preps their card supplies and create right along with me on my Facebook Page.  They're loving my quick & simple cards; we make 3 each week on Monday nights at 7:30 pm CT. You can see the cards we're making tonight!  Join us here! 

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    June Specials

    Tomorrow is the last day to get any of the Last Chance items!  


    Get my Lovely You pdf tutorial free with any online order in June

    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!


    June Host code is 7H2FW9FG

    Get a free pkg. of Elegant Faceted Gems from me if your order is over $55. 

    Order online here


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  • Gorgeous Delicate Lace Thinlits on sale; while supplies last!


    This pretty card is a project we made at my Card Clubs in May.  I found it on Pinterest.  I just had to use some of these retiring items one more time before they're gone for good!  

    Retiring items:

    The Petal Pink & Champagne ribbon and the Magnolia Lane designer paper is sold out now but they do still have the bulk package.  It includes 20 sheets of two different double sided patterns of this pretty paper including the one I used here!  You can see it here. 

    My favorite deal on the Last Chance list are these gorgeous edgelit dies (seen here).  I cannot believe they're just $11.60 instead of $29 originally.  Remember they're on the list while supplies last! 


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    May Specials


    Get my 'ALL Fun Fold cards tutorial' free with any online order.

    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 18 fancy card folds!


    May Host code is EYDJ4MQN

    Get a free pkg. of Noble Peacock rhinestones from me if your order is over $55. 

    Order online here

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