Spring is in the Air (even though it's not even winter yet!)!!!

Hello everyone and welcome to the Control Freaks December Blog Tour. This month we are featuring cards and projects using items from the upcoming Occasions Mini (begins January 4th) and Sale-a-Bration (begins January 25th) catalogs.  

There are only 11 stops so it won't take you long and I guarantee, it will be well worth your ride. If you want to see some great artwork and be inspired by fabulous project ideas, hop on the bus, put up your feet and enjoy the ride. It promises to be a great tour! If you're already on the tour, you probably arrived here from my friend, Dawn Olchefske's. Didn't you just LOVE her sewing-themed projects -- sew sweet! (ok, couldn't resist).

Okay, without further delay, I've got two ... well really 3 great projects to share with you today.

Isn't this a darling little set? Perfect for any spring event -- wedding, shower, May Day, Easter, Mother's Day ...

For the card, I used the Build a Blossom Stamp set with the coordinating Blossom Petals Extra Large Punch. The colors are Melon Mambo, Peach Parfait, Whisper White and Certainly Celery cardstocks and inks. I also used the new embossing Folder, Framed Tulips, along with the Big Shot for that fabulous border that runs along the edges of the card. The Big button is from  the Sweet Stitches Designer Collection, tied on with a bit of 1/8" Daffodil Delight Taffeta Ribbon. The flower is attached to the card with Stampin' Dimensionals!

Now, I know you're probably wondering about this cool Cone Favor. It's the newest die for the Big Shot, called the Petal Cone Die. And it's super easy and fast to put together.

 

The scallop circle comes as part of the die, along with a banner for a sentiment. I used textured Melon Mambo cardstock and again, Peach Parfait for the scallop border on the flaps. The ribbon is 1/2" Stitched Poly Ribbon in Peach Parfait, fastened with the fabulous new Sweet Stitches Fabric Designer Brads.

 

The cone is about 4.5" tall so can really hold a lot of candy or other treats!

 

Okay, I've got one more project for you today -- a fun interactive spinner card using the Take a Spin Set. How fun is this and think of all the possibilities! The stamp set comes with 4 different "faces" for the spinner. I decided to go with the Birthday Theme and make it in bright "girly" colors -- Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Certainly Celery and Whisper White.

 

Now, in addition to the spinner, do you see that fabulous and funky Popcorn Trim? Available in 3 colors, beginning January 4th, this promises to be a real winner. What fun to add such wonderful texture and interest to your projects.

 

The sentiment is from Curly Cute and I used the Big Shot along with the Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder and the Scallop Squares Duo Die. The ribbon is 1/2" Stitched Poly in Pear Pizzazz.

 

Well, that will be it for now. I do hope you enjoy the tour. I know you will get TONS of fabulous ideas from my Control Freak Friends. Just click on the button below to go to the next stop, the website of the super-talented Wendy Weixler.

 
 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Enjoy the tour and Happy Stamping! And please, come back again soon!

Hello everyone and welcome to the Control Freaks December Blog Tour. This month we are featuring cards and projects using items from the upcoming Occasions Mini (begins January 4th) and Sale-a-Bration (begins January 25th) catalogs.  

There are only 11 stops so it won't take you long and I guarantee, it will be well worth your ride. If you want to see some great artwork and be inspired by fabulous project ideas, hop on the bus, put up your feet and enjoy the ride. It promises to be a great tour! If you're already on the tour, you probably arrived here from my friend, Dawn Olchefske's. Didn't you just LOVE her sewing-themed projects -- sew sweet! (ok, couldn't resist).

Okay, without further delay, I've got two ... well really 3 great projects to share with you today.

Isn't this a darling little set? Perfect for any spring event -- wedding, shower, May Day, Easter, Mother's Day ...

For the card, I used the Build a Blossom Stamp set with the coordinating Blossom Petals Extra Large Punch. The colors are Melon Mambo, Peach Parfait, Whisper White and Certainly Celery cardstocks and inks. I also used the new embossing Folder, Framed Tulips, along with the Big Shot for that fabulous border that runs along the edges of the card. The Big button is from  the Sweet Stitches Designer Collection, tied on with a bit of 1/8" Daffodil Delight Taffeta Ribbon. The flower is attached to the card with Stampin' Dimensionals!

Now, I know you're probably wondering about this cool Cone Favor. It's the newest die for the Big Shot, called the Petal Cone Die. And it's super easy and fast to put together.

 

The scallop circle comes as part of the die, along with a banner for a sentiment. I used textured Melon Mambo cardstock and again, Peach Parfait for the scallop border on the flaps. The ribbon is 1/2" Stitched Poly Ribbon in Peach Parfait, fastened with the fabulous new Sweet Stitches Fabric Designer Brads.

 

The cone is about 4.5" tall so can really hold a lot of candy or other treats!

 

Okay, I've got one more project for you today -- a fun interactive spinner card using the Take a Spin Set. How fun is this and think of all the possibilities! The stamp set comes with 4 different "faces" for the spinner. I decided to go with the Birthday Theme and make it in bright "girly" colors -- Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Certainly Celery and Whisper White.

 

Now, in addition to the spinner, do you see that fabulous and funky Popcorn Trim? Available in 3 colors, beginning January 4th, this promises to be a real winner. What fun to add such wonderful texture and interest to your projects.

 

The sentiment is from Curly Cute and I used the Big Shot along with the Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder and the Scallop Squares Duo Die. The ribbon is 1/2" Stitched Poly in Pear Pizzazz.

 

Well, that will be it for now. I do hope you enjoy the tour. I know you will get TONS of fabulous ideas from my Control Freak Friends. Just click on the button below to go to the next stop, the website of the super-talented Wendy Weixler.

 
 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Enjoy the tour and Happy Stamping! And please, come back again soon!

Comments

[Lisa Young, Add Ink and Stamp]

Wonderful projects as always, Gretchen! And I love all the bright springy colors!

[Patty Bennett]

Super fabulous, Gretchen!!! Oh those new buttons are just tooo yummy! :)
Patty

[Deb B (Debadoo)]

Great projects, and so cute to see the spinner thingies used.

[Wendy W.]

Fresh and fun!!! Your colors are fantastic!! That combo WOULD be perfect for pretty much ANY occasion! And that spinner card is sooo fun!! Great projects, friend! :)

[diane oliver]

All the projects are wonderful. Can't wait to play with them but I have to tighten the purse strings until the NEW Year, so I just have to hold off until Jan. to play. All sooooo cute.

[Connie Babbert]

Beautiful projects! I can't wait to play with that cone and new flower punch! Great job.

[Jennifer S.]

All of your projects are great! I love the color combo that you chose.

[Collette]

Uh oh, now I have to have the tulip embossing folder, too ... very cute projects - thanks so much for sharing

[maggie]

oooh i luv the spin card, really kewl.
Maggie
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