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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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  • Power of Hope Bundle swap cards


    I have a lot of swaps to show you this week.  My Flowerbug's Team held a Sale-a-Bration card swap and the cards are amazing!  Each day I'll share a few with you.

    First up are two cards featuring the Power of Hope bundle from the 2020 Sale-a-Bration catalog.  It's free with any $100 purchase.  You receive both the stamp set and the Stone embossing folder.  Look!

    Annette made this one; it's a gate-fold card with a faux lantern.  She stamped and colored the image with Blends markers before adding texture with the Corrugated embossing folder seen here.  She also rubbed her Black Memento ink pad over the texture to add a distressed look. 

    She achieved the lantern by cutting out a circle with the Circles Collection dies and adding strips of Real Red above and below.  The top of the lantern is made with the Light Bulb punch. Both the silver foil and Real Red papers are textured with the Stone embossing folder.  

    Audrey made the pretty card above adding Gold with her Red, Black and White colors.  So elegant!  The greeting is heat embossed.  Look at what she did on the inside of the card!  Unique and special.  

    You can see this bundle here in my online store.  

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    Four February Specials just for you besides Sale-a-Braton

    and the Product Coordination Release! 

        1. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in February for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

    Order online here

    2. All online orders will receive a free pdf cards tutorial in an email.

    3. And if your order is over $55 you'll get a free package of Champagne Rhinestones too!

    February Host Code is 4CQKPWRV

    Order online here

    4. Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax; shipping is free!  Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team! 

     

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  • Easy Pizza Box for Note cards!


    Have you ever wanted to gift a bunch of cards but weren't sure how to package them?  I have a solution for note cards.

    Note cards are traditionally smaller than A2 size cards; usually 3 1/2" X 5".  We have a few different note cards in our 2019-20 Annual catalog this year.  White or Scalloped.  You can find them on page 168.  Or click here for the Scalloped.  

    Coordination Product Release – While supplies last!


    I have been playing with the new Pleased as Punch designer paper a lot and the colors fit these cute scalloped note cards.  Look!

    The colors are Old Olive, Balmy Blue, Light Pink and Terracotta Tile.  I used Calypso Coral ink on all of the cards; it is very close to Terracotta Tile. 

    I used just a few pieces of the DSP on each card and added the four punches that coordinate with the Pleased as Punch to embellish. They include the Heart Punch Pack, Blossom (SAB), Tulip and Umbrella. You can see them at the end of this post. 

    This box is so easy to make and it uses just one 8 1/2" X 11" sheet of card stock for the main box.  The items I used are in the links at the end of this post.

    Here are the measurements for the box:

    Calypso Coral card stock: 7‐1/2" x 11"
        • score at: 1", 5", 6", 10" on the long side
        • score at: 1" and 6‐1/2" on the short side

    Watch the video below to see how to assemble the box and make the cards too.  Plus I share a bunch of our NEW Product Coordination items too! 

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    Four February Specials just for you besides Sale-a-Braton

    and the Product Coordination Release! 

        1. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in February for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

    Order online here

    2. All online orders will receive a free pdf cards tutorial in an email.

    3. And if your order is over $55 you'll get a free package of Champagne Rhinestones too!

    February Host Code is 4CQKPWRV

    Order online here

    4. Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax; shipping is free!  Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team! 

     

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  • If you love a deal?!


    There's a fabulous deal on the best Stampin' Up! bundle we offer!  

    I would be remiss if I didn't encourage you to take advantage of this offer during Sale-a-Bration. 

    Who doesn't love a deal?  

    If you're considering placing an order of around $100, why not purchase the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit and get another $100 free! 

    • SALE-A-BRATION STARTER KIT BONUS!  Jan. 3 – March 31, 2020 ONLY!         
    •  For $99 (plus tax), you get:
      • up to $125 in products of your choice.  The only exceptions are Sale-A-Bration items and host rewards products.
      • a FREE new Mini Paper Cutter
      • a FREE 6 x 6 paper sampler of the new designer series paper
      • a FREE Paper Pumpkin kit! 
      • your choice of a FREE stamp set (any price)
      • the kit ships free (another 10% savings)
      • FREE business supplies including 8 EACH of all current catalogs! 
    • HAPPY SHOPPING!  Enjoy 20 – 25% off your favorite Stampin’ Up! inks, paper, stamps, tools and more while you remain active.
    • ORDER NEW PRODUCTS FIRST!  View catalogs and pre-order new products a month (or more) before their release (and at a discount) – one of my favorite benefits.  WOW –  Add 2nd Release Sale-A-Bration Products to your $99 Starter Kit NOW (look for “New Sale-A-Bration Preorder” on the far right when building your kit (see below) or pre-order them with your discount once you join!  Customers won’t be able to EARN them until March 3rd, 2020! 

    • DO IT JUST FOR YOU!  There’s no obligation to host workshops or parties, sell products to others or personally purchase anything beyond the kit! 
    • JOIN THRU ME!  Those who purchase the kit and join through me instantly become a member of my Flowerbug's community of stampers. We live in many states in the U.S. and stay connected virtually as well as rally for Stampin’ Up! live events.  I offer a positive, pressure-free, resourceful private community for passionate paper crafters!
    • I WELCOME HOBBY STAMPERS!  When you purchase the $99 Starter Kit thru me, you’ll receive access to my private and exclusive virtual Facebook groups and newsletters.  They include stamping discussions, motivation, tips, prizes, resources, recognition, friendship and fun!
    • ACCESS TO ALL OF MY TUTORIALS! Every class or tutorial I offer – past or present – is yours free as a member of my Flowerbug's Team!
    • EARN EXTRA MOOLA and/or free products!  Stampin’ Up! offers a fun and creative opportunity to share your passion for stamping and earn extra income and product.  The choice is yours!
    • HOW TO CONTINUE benefits & discounts.  From the time you join through the end of the first full Stampin’ Up! quarter you can take advantage of demonstrator discounts and benefits. You have through June to palce a combined $300 in orders and renew for another quarter.  With the discount, you're really paying just $240 out of pocket each quarter.  
    • JOIN RISK-FREE!  If you reach $300 in sales by the end of the first full Stampin’ Up! quarter, fabulous!  You automatically renew your demonstrator discounts and benefits for another quarter.  To continue, you will need to reach $300+ in sales (includes personal purchases) to renew from quarter to quarter.  If you don’t reach $300 in sales, you can “drop” with no penalty.

    IT’S EASY!  CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THE $99 KIT AND JOIN THE FLOWERBUGS NOW!

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