Hello and welcome to the December Control Freaks Blog Hop. This month, our theme is “Shine On.” So basically that means use ANYTHING shiny, such as foil papers, gilded leafing, jewels, Wink of Stella, … you get the drift. I love it, especially around the holidays. If you’re already following the blog hop, then you… Read More »
Hello and welcome to the November Control Freaks Blog Hop. This month, our theme is Thanks and Gratitude. Well, I have A LOT to be thankful for, especially this week, so the theme is just perfect! I imagine that this is going to be a great blog hop, so be sure to follow along by… Read More »
Hello and welcome to the Control Freaks Blog Hop for October. This month, our theme is “Holiday with a Twist,” so in other words something non-traditional. That leaves A LOT of room for interpretation, so I’m excited to see what all the designers come up with! Whether you started here or just came from Debbie… Read More »
Welcome to the Control Freaks Blog Hop for September! This month, we have a fun sketch challenge. I love sketch challenges, because I can use them for any occasion, and they’re easy since the bulk of the designing is already finished. Whether you’re just starting the blog hop here or hopped over from Cindy Elam’s… Read More »
Hello and welcome to the Control Freaks Blog Hop for June. This month, we are celebrating “New Catalog Goodies.” There are so many that it’s hard to choose, but if you know me, you know I love anything aquatic themed, so I decided to try out the new Seascape Bundle and Layering Diorama Dies. How… Read More »
Welcome to the Control Freaks Blog Hop for April! This month, our theme is Flower Garden. The weather is starting to get warmer and flowers are blooming everywhere. At least they are in California, where I live. I’m so ready for the heat and Summer. In fact, I think my pool is ready for the… Read More »
Welcome to the Control Freaks Blog Hop for March! This month, our theme is “Celebrate.” Wahoo, I love to celebrate! This theme works perfectly for me, because March is a HUGE birthday month!!!. My family, friends and co-workers have more birthdays this month than any other one, and they are all super important people that… Read More »
Hello and welcome to the Control Freaks Blog Hop for January! This month, our theme is the new January-June Mini Catalog!!! Wahoo! There are so many beautiful, inspiring products to play with that it makes this challenge super easy and fun. Whether or not you just arrived from Wendy Weixler’s Wickedly Wonderful Creations, be sure… Read More »
Welcome to the Control Freaks Blog Hop for December. I’m Tami Hewlett from California and I appreciate you stopping by. You may have just arrived from Cindy Elam’s blog, Hearts Delight Cards. If you’re already following along or just starting here, be sure to continue on through the rest of the blog hop by using… Read More »
Welcome to the Control Freaks Blog Hop for November! This month, our theme is Happy Holidays. I hope you’re getting into the holiday spirit. I know I am, as this month seems to be whizzing by! Whether you’re starting the blog hop here or just came from Cindy Elam’s blog at Hearts Delight Cards, be… Read More »
Welcome to the Control Freaks Blog Hop for October. This month, our theme is “Gratitude.” What a perfect theme! In these crazy times, it’s nice to sit back and think about all the things we are truly grateful for … for me, it’s family and friends. Whether you just came from Cindy Elam’s inspiring project,… Read More »
Welcome to the Control Freaks Blog Hop for September. This month, our theme is Fall/Autumn. It’s still fairly hot here in California, but the mornings are starting to cool down a bit, the temperature of my pool is slowly dropping. And, I can tell those beautiful crisp days of Autumn are right around the corner!… Read More »
Hello and welcome to the Control Freaks Blog Hop for August. This month, our theme is “In Color Highlights.” If you’re already following along, then you just came from Cindy Elam’s blog. Isn’t her project pretty? Be sure to continue on by clicking the button at the bottom of this post for even more inspiration!… Read More »
Welcome to the July Control Freaks Blog Hop! This month, our theme is Summer Lovin’! Wahoo, I LOVE Summer! I love warm weather, hanging out by the pool, beaches, and vacations … especially relaxing with a pretty cocktail!!! Whether you just started here or came from Cindy Elam’s blog, be sure to continue on by… Read More »
Hello and welcome to the Control Freaks Blog Hop for June! This month, we are featuring products from the new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog. I selected a fun, “beachy” stamp set called Seaside View found on page 46. If you’re already following the bog hop, then you just came from Melissa Davies’ blog. For lots… Read More »
Welcome to the May Control Freaks Blog Hop! This month, we are featuring sneak peeks of products from the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, which will be going live on June 3, 2020. Demonstrators have the opportunity to pre-order select items, and I just got my first shipment last week!!! I can’t wait to share these… Read More »
Hello and welcome to the February Control Freaks Blog Hop! This month, the theme is to let our imaginations go and create something “out of the box.” That happened to coincide with a very special wedding that’s coming up at the end of this month, so I decided to use my imagination to come up… Read More »
Hello and welcome to the Control Freaks Blog Hop for December! You may have just come from the blog of our fabulous leader, Wendy Weixler. I’m sure you enjoyed her amazing creativity. Be sure to continue on through the blog hop using the button at the bottom of this post. This month, we are showcasing… Read More »
Hello and welcome to Swimming In Stamps. I’m Tami Hewlett, an independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator from California, and I’m so excited to be a new member of the Control Freaks Blog Hop! This is a long-standing blog hop that includes some really talented designers, so I felt very honored when they asked me to join… Read More »