Control Freaks Blog Tour: 3 Warm Hearted Cards for All Seasons

Whether you are coming from the creative and talented Melissa Davies's blog or just joining us -- welcome to the September 2018 Control Freaks Blog Tour! I am so excited that we are sharing some projects from the brand new Holiday Catalog.

I am focusing on the Warm Hearted host stamp set. You can choose this one for free with your host rewards when you order $150 or host a qualifying party. I love this one because it includes sentiments and images for four fall and winter holidays.

The layout for the first card was inspired by a swap card I got from Dawn Olchefske last year. It's a great way to show off a strip of busy designer paper.  Here are the measurements I used for the layers:

• 4-1/4" x 11" Smoky Slate cardstock, scored at 5-1/2"
• 3-1/2" x 4-3/4" Basic Black cardstock
• 1-1/2" x 4-1/2" Gorgeous Grape cardstock
• 1" x 4-1/2" Toil & Trouble Designer Paper
• 1/2" x 4-1/2" Gorgeous Grape cardstock
• 1-1/4" x 3-1/4" Whisper White cardstock

  This card started out totally different and morphed as I created it. I like the way it turned out. The 3" x 4-1/4" designer paper is just the perfect amount to show off the gorgeous pattern without overwhelming the card.

  The New Years card is my favorite! The Silver Edge Cards & Envelopes make it so easy to make elegant cards. I dressed this one up with a 3" x 5" piece of designer paper. The Pearlized Doilies are perfect to go with the pearlized Frosted Floral Designer Paper.

I hope you enjoyed my projects! Be sure to visit again for more Holiday Catalog project ideas! For now, it's time to continue on with the blog hop. Next up is the incredible Melissa Stout! You'll love what she has created for you!

Stampin' Up! Supplies:

Boo Card: Warm Hearted Stamp Set, Toil & Trouble Designer Paper, Gorgeous Grape ink & cardstock, Basic Black ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Smoky Slate cardstock, Basic Black Twine, Spider Trinkets

Thanks Card: Warm Hearted Stamp Set, Cajun Craze ink & cardstock, Old Olive ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock,  Country Lane Designer Paper, Layering Ovals Framelits, Big Shot, Galvanized Clips, Braided Linen Trim, Triple Banner Punch

New Year Card: Warm Hearted Stamp Set, Mint Macaron ink pad, Whisper White cardstock, First Frost Designer Paper, Pearlized Doilies, Silver Edged Notecards & Envelopes, Rhinestone Jewel Accents