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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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  • You’ll want to make this easy box for cards. Grab the free tutorial!


    I shared this fabulous box for gifting or storing cards in on last week’s Live video. It’s one of those projects you NEED to make!

    I found a similar project on Pinterest but the measurements weren’t for A2 cards so I reconfigured it and came up with this one. I love it and the fact that it’s super easy makes it a must have to save among your project ideas.

    I used Secret Sea card stock, the DSP and with the retiring Branching Out dies (so sad!) for the front. The Secret Sea bordered ribbon is perfect to wrap and tie into a bow for giving.

    If you don’t have these Branching Out dies; I think they’re a must have! Get them ASAP before they’re gone for good.

    It features the Lovely Blossoms suite; especially the Lovely Blossoms designer paper here and the Lovely Arrangements bundle seen here.

    I added three cards & envelopes inside the box but it would fit 5-6 cards if they’re not too thick.

    I’ll share the cards in my blog post tomorrow. But in the meantime the template for this box is below.

    I created a free project sheet for both the box and the cards. Please click here to print or save it!

    The video tutorial is below; please watch it to see how to assemble the box.

    April Specials:

    Check out the Last Chance list here; these items go fast!

    Product of the Month is the Eyelet Blooms dies

    *Get a free 12 project tutorial when you redeem this POM from me!

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    Free PDF tutorial featuring the Delicate Whispers suite!

    And below is the video tutorial on how to assemble the box and some of the cards.

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  • Lovely Florals card kit to go with PDF & video tutorial


    Here’s something new & different in my card kits to go. I decided to play with the Lovely Florals scrapbook kit to create cards with. This kit from Stampin’ Up! includes sooo much product and it’s only $15 on the Last Chance list! *see it here

    It was super easy to convert the scrapbooking plan to cards. Here’s what I came up with.

    Aren’t they beautiful?! This is one of those kits you’ll truly enjoy creating; they’re so quick, easy and gorgeous.

    Reserve your card kit here and it will be mailed to you at the end of April. This kit includes 10 pretty cards and many of the products you need to make them.  

    Here’s what you’ll receive in your kit:

    • 10 pre-cut cards including die-cuts, punches and layers 
    • Multiple sheets of Lovely Florals designer series paper (12 X 12″)
    • three sheets of floral & greeting die-cuts and stickers in 12 X 12″ size!
    • a share of Rhinestone jewels
    • the PDF tutorial and the exclusive video tutorial

    The PDF tutorial is sent to you via email immediately after payment; check your spam folder. The actual kit with products is sent at the end of April via Priority Mail.  

    *You will need greeting images, inks, adhesives and a paper trimmer to finish the cards. 

    See all of my kits and tutorials here.

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  • Hello Spring card kit to go; so pretty!


    Look at the these beautiful, botanical cards I made with a retired Paper Pumpkin kit.

    I redesigned the cards using the many pretty elements in the kit. 

    In this kit you’ll receive supplies to make 12 cards with envelopes. All card bases and layers are included along with linen thread & sequin gems. You’ll need Old Olive or Mossy Meadow ink, greeting images, a paper trimmer, scissors and adhesives to complete the cards.  

    You can reserve this kit here for $31. Or if you already own this PP kit you can grab the tutorial here. The PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately after purchase; check your spam or junk folder. The kit is mailed out at the end of April. 

    I have three NEW kits this month; be sure to check them all out here. You’ll save $$ on shipping when ordering more than one kit.

    April Specials:

    Check out the Last Chance list here; these items go fast!

    Product of the Month is the Eyelet Blooms dies

    *Get a free 12 project tutorial when you redeem this POM from me!

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    Free PDF tutorial featuring the Delicate Whispers suite!

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