Monday, September 30, 2019

The Greetery {Let's Make Memories} Holiday Collection Day 1

Well friends, the time has FINALLY come! Are you as excited about this release as I am? Welcome to Day 1 of The Greetery Holiday Collection Countdown! This amazing collection of products is fittingly named "Let's Make Memories" and I couldn't love it more! I'm so excited to share with you all of the projects I have created for day 1! Before I dive in, here are the links to the other designers' blogs!

I'm head-over-heels in love with EVERYTHING being showcased today! First up is the FABULOUS new set called Christmas Eve! Isn't that perfect name for this sweet set? I also paired it with the new Foliage No.2 stamps and dies AND a new set called Tree Trimmings! 

To begin, I stamped a grundle or maybe a forest, of trees! LOL! I didn't know how much I would love them, but in the end I am so glad I did because I ended up using them on pretty much EVERYTHING! LOL! These pink ones might just be my favorites!

Once I'd decided on pink trees for this sweet, serene scene, I created the dreamy sky by doing some ink blending using Tumbled Glass and Spun Sugar Distress Oxide ink. I also added the snow image from the Christmas Eve stamp set using the same Tumbled Glass ink. I just love the subtle effect it adds to the background.

I also stamped a bunch of church images. Can I just say that stamping these is like magic? I absolutely love when these multi step images come to life layer after layer! Betsy is a genius on so many fronts!

Once the church was stamped, I added a thin line of 2 way glue to the edges and added some Martha Stewart coarse clear glitter for some snowy, sparkly details. 

I decorated one of the trees using the new Tree Trimmings stamps and dies. I embossed it in gold for a nice holiday touch!


I spritzed the background using some Sparkle Shimmer Spray before I assembled the rest of the details for some added shine! The snowdrifts were created using the new Drifting Die. You will be able to see how much I am in love with this as well since I have used it on just about everything!

The sentiment is from the new Tree Trimmings set as well and is stamped in black directly onto the ink blended panel. The two people are die cut and stamped as well and added to the bottom using foam squares. The set also includes a boy and a girl so you can create all kinds of fun scenes! 

My second card uses a lot of the same elements, but in different colors. You can see just how easy it is to change the mood by switching out the colors!

This church is actually stamped in the same color combination that you will find on your stamping guide. Isn't is pretty? I just love this color combination! I added the snow in the same way as I did on the other card.

Did you read about what inspired this church and stamp set? If not, you'll have to read all about if from Betsy! I love that it has a sentimental beginning!

Isn't this car just the cutest? There are 2 cars included in the set as well as street lights, banners, and more!
The "Merry Christmas" sentiment is from the Christmas Eve stamp set and there are quite a few to pick from, which I always like!

My third and final card for today showcases the Tree Trimmings stamp and die set as well as the Foliage No. 2.

I decked out all three of the trees in gold embossed details. The sentiment is also heat embossed as well onto an inkblended panel.


This card reminds me of a scene that you might find in a Rankin and Bass Christmas movie! LOL! Maybe Burl Ives playing the snowman in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer might come swishing by! ha ha!

Well friends, this wraps it up for day 1! I hope you'll stop back by tomorrow for day 2! I promise you won't be disappointed! Thanks for fluttering by!


128 comments:

Lisa Voerg said...

Your cards are absolutely stunning! The trees you created are just perfect

Debbie said...

Beautiful, Kelly!! Your card in non- traditional pinks is amazing. I look forward to the rest of the week.

Diane said...

Beautiful cards! I really am loving the looks of this release!

Kelli S. said...

Yes, I am super excited about this release. There is so much to love. Your cards are stunning and I really love the first card with the non-traditional colors, just beautiful.

Tanja said...

Fabulous cards, all of them.

Isabel Z said...

Your color combos are stunning.

Lori B said...

Love your use of color. Fabulous cards!

TracyL said...

What a pretty Christmas color combination!

Cindy Otto said...

Love, love, love your pink Christmas trees! All of the cards are beautiful!

Jess said...

I love your colors you chose for the pink trees. Your cards are stunningly beautiful

DGolly said...

Love the pink color pallet. Unusual but so striking. Thanks for sharing.

Natasha said...

So much prettiness! Really loving those pink trees!

michelle in mi said...

Really like when someone using 'non-traditional" colors for Christmas cards-nice!

Vickie R. said...

I love your pink trees! Beautiful cards!

Natalie Winterstein said...

Gorgeous! I love all of your cards.

Vicki A said...

What beautiful cards. Just love those trees!

APecoul said...

Boy, I love those pink trees, and I totally would never have thought of doing that! Thanks for the inspiration.

christalmclean said...

I KNEW someone would create some pink, sugary tress and I was thrilled to see it on your card! I am over the moon with this sweet church scene! Love all of your "offerings" ( church?) today!

Kathleen said...

Oh my! I was on the fence about those trees until I saw your pink trees! That set will go in my card on Friday!

Wanda Cullen said...

LOVE your unique colors which remind me of vintage trees! Gorgeous samples as always!

Nancy G said...

Kelly, your cards are outstanding!!!! Your pink trees are yummy and like you said by changing the colors you get a different feeling..... I can't wait until Friday!!!!

Caly Person said...

Gorgeous, Kelly! I love your pink and teal scene - so striking and different! They're all beautiful!

Silke Ledlow said...

Simply beautiful designs Kelly!

Julie W said...

Pretty pink trees, beautiful!

A Cup of Cold Water said...

Fabulous cards. LOVE them all but the church steals the show!!!

Pauline T. said...

I love all your projects today! Especially the pink trees!

Betty G said...

Beautiful colors on the church

Karthikha said...

Oh my!! Fabulous creations!! The first scene is just gorgeous with the beautiful soft background and amazing work! <3

jan metcalf said...

Your ink blending really sets off all three of these beautifully designed cards Kelly!

Sallie C said...

Just beautiful, Kelly! Your unexpected use of color is inspiring.

Kim’s Stampin Patch said...

The coral trees and turquoise church work so well together! So creative!!!

Karen Day said...

Kelly! What a lovely group of cards!! And I love that you did both a realistic and a 'fantasy' version of the Christmas Eve card - beautiful.

Martha Herrera said...

The gold embossed details is absolutely gorgeous, and that bunny is super cute.
Thanks for sharing.

Luanne said...

Okay, so I see pink tress in my future!! How cool are they with that aqua church. Totally cool stuff!

Marcia Hill said...

Three absolutely BEAUTIFUL cards Kelly, but oh the red & pink trees...you totally got me on those!! Thank you for so much FABULOUS inspiration...I always love coming to see what you've created!! :0)

Debbie Br said...

Loving the non traditional colors you used on the first card. Pink trees, it just works! Lovely!

Tracy Steinbach said...

Really nice cards! I know one person who actually has a pink Christmas tree and she would love you pink tree card. LOL

Verna Angerhofer said...

Wow! These cards are so fantastic in every way. Great design and colors.

Nancy Thomas said...

I don't even no where to begin with these beauties...love the pink trees and that beautifully blended "early dusk" background. The bright colored one is just as gorgeous which shows how that church can be presented in different ways. And a lovely forest of decorated trees. All so wonderfully done. These put me in the Christmas spirit!

Marie said...

I love all your work Kelly, I get excited when I get your posts, and this post for the greetery has shown your wonderful work once again. My Mom (with help from Dad) flocked our Christmas tree pink in the 60's and then decorated the tree with pink and silver balls! Your pink card reminded me of that year. I was probably 9 years old then.

Julia Aston said...

You've used these new sets beautifully! love how you chose non-traditional colors!

Marilyn M said...

Gorgeous cards, Kelly!

Stephanie Clapper said...

Hi Kelly! I’m so excited that you’re on the Greetery team. Your cards are absolutely gorgeous and I love them all! I know this has been said a lot, but you definitely brought the Christmas designs to life, in the most amazing and magical way!

Anne B said...

Your first Christmas Eve card just took my breath away - what a gorgeous colour combination!

Susan Watanabe said...

Love your color combos...they accent the scenes you’ve created beautifully!

Conniecrafter said...

Fabulous job with this set, I love the colors you have chosen for these cards, great scenes!

Lisa Dolson said...

Beautiful Kelly! The new products are amazing.

kbhistory said...

So beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing your talent!

Rachelle Oltean said...

I love the rose colored trees in the pastel card - you would never think to use those colors but it works so very well! Thanks for the inspiration!

Eileen said...

Wow! I would've never thought the pink trees would look so good!

Melanie Ann MacKenzie said...

All your cards are beautiful but the one with the pink trees....Wowza!

Sandy Kay said...

Every single one is so beautiful! Loving those pink trees! Reminds me of a Christmas card from the 50's!

Katherine R said...

Love what you've done with these cards. Especially love the unique pink trees : )

Kris said...

Kelly...you rock...every single day. I had a good laugh with your pink trees. My son would say it's like wearing a pink ball cap to a Cincinnati Reds game but I think they're awesome!

Cindy H. said...

Always such beautiful and creative cards, Kelly!

Waving My Wand said...

Enough already, I am sold!!!! What a fab release! Terri Burson

Patt H. said...

Fabulous creations, Kelly! Way too hard to pick a fave as I love them all!

Amy C. said...

Fabulous cards! I especially like the unconventional pink trees. The combination of pastel colors is so pretty and unique.

Rema DeLeeuw said...

Beautiful! Love the pink pines!

Gina said...

Those pink trees!!! That card literally made me gasp. I love it! I really like what you've done with everything today - but yeah, the pink made me swoon! :)

Leslie said...

Love, love, love your pink trees! What a wonder color combination! Beautiful!

Cheryl B. said...

Love those big beautiful pink Christmas trees!

SavedbyGrace said...

Oh my Kelly, so pretty. Those pink trees, they remind me of vintage Christmas cards. I love them!! all of your projects are just beautiful!!

Denise Bryant said...

Beautiful colors and details on these gorgeous winter scenes! Love the church and the trees!

Dawn Y. said...

Your cards are pure perfection, Kelly! The pink trees truly do feel serene. It’s only Day One... and I’m filled with inspiration!💗

Sherri Clifford said...

Beautiful cards! Oh my goodness, be still my heart, those pink trees are fantastic!

Betty said...

Those pink tees and background blending are stunning! 💕

MadeByMeghanK said...

Such beauty! I LOVE all but those pink trees are FABULOUS!

Chris Biljan said...

Beautiful cards Kelly, as always...

Christine said...

You had me at pink, and every card to follow was just as wonderful!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous!!!! Betsy is a genius!!!

Emma S. said...

All beautiful BUT those pink trees and the colors in that first card is right up my alley. Totally beautiful. This is only Day 1 and I am BROKE!

JG Designs said...

Love your cards - beautiful designs

Joyce said...

Stunning cards. Love them all, especially the unique colors of the first card.

Jnana said...

Loved your soft muted ink blended sky along with the pink trees in your first card! I loved your other cards as well but the first one is very original and beautiful!

Kathryn A said...

Lovely scenes! Well done!

Jennifer K said...

The pink trees are so unexpected and fun!

Susan T said...

Your color combo in the first card is so dreamy. I love it!!

Hannah Mize said...

The pink trees are stunning!

Sue McRae said...

Love the pink trees, so unexpected and fun!

Eileen M said...

Yes, the pink trees are really great, love your outside the box thinking!

Mutzy Mia said...

Your pink tree card is my favorite. What fun colors you used on that card. You've showcased the new products beautifully!

Anonymous said...

Lovely cards!

see mary stamp said...

Such beautiful scenes you created on your cards. You used one of my favorite sentiments from this release on your last card. What a wonderful thing to wish someone.

Cindy C said...

pink trees!! OMG perfection!

Marsha said...

Your cards are absolutely gorgeous!

uncbballfan said...

Gorgeous cards, Kelly! Impossible to choose a favorite! Although I love your pink/coral trees!

P said...

Really beautiful cards!

Stebbins Family said...

Oh my what wonderful cards and you pulled off pink trees!

Miriam Prantner said...

These new sets create the most perfect scenes! I love all the detail and love the soft colors in your first card!

Anonymous said...

Such pretty Christmas cards!
Carol b

Helen F. said...

Each one of your cards is BEAUTIFUL, Kelly! LOVE the first one~sooo artsy!

Sharon said...

So many beautiful winter scenes!

Kailash said...

I love the different colors and beautiful scenes you created!

marymint said...

The pink trees reminded me when as a kid I talked my dad into getting a pink Christmas tree. Thanks for the memories.

blaze said...

I'm blown away! Too much good stuff here!!! You never disappoint, Kelly!

Kathy Mc said...

All three cards are stunning, but the pink trees and church scene have me swooning, Kelly. That Betsy thinks of everything when designing products. You help make it all coordinate so well with your unique color combos.

Betty Neville said...

Beautiful projects! Thank you for the inspiration!

Allie said...

Wow, what a beautiful colour palette with those pinks, Kelly! Your cards are gorgeous!

Ddmac58 said...

I love all the cards so pretty. I would not have thought of pink for the trees and yet they look great. I think my favorite is the three trees, so wintery and festive.

Kristie Goulet said...

WOW! All of your cards are outstanding! I love them all!!!

Kay D said...

I gotta say, I have fallen in love with those pink trees- that card is stunning!

Polly said...

Your cards are always so unique. Lovely Christmas designs, Kelly!

Bev wilkinson said...

These are my faves so far! So whimsical and sweet! These are so beautiful. Can’t wait to get these sets to try them out!

Mary J said...

So beautiful....I love everything! Those pink trees, OMG!!!

TLady said...

HOW FUNNY! I JUST mentioned to Norine, "What would these trees look like in PINK?" LOL LOOOOOVE your pink trees & pink scene!!! I think it's my FAVORITE, even though I LOVE EACH CARD you have for us! A SUPER JOB, Kelly!!!!!!!! ;)<3

Jan said...

I always look forward to seeing what you make. Your work is always wonderful and these are no exception!

Marybeth said...

Oh my goodness the pink trees are so beautiful ! Love all your cards today, Kelly!

Anonymous said...

Marisela Delgado said: Your cards are spectacular. They remind me of those old school cards I saw as a kid. =) mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com

Holly said...

I too love those pink trees!

Sue D said...

Wonderful cards with trees and I like the churches too.

Karen M said...

Those pink trees and pink church windows are glorious!

Cindy said...

Love your beautiful cards!

Lin said...

These new goodies bring back lots of childhood memories, Kelly - especially love your first card with the pink trees!

Tracey Landt said...

Beautiful cards Kelly. I am loving your colour choices.
Thank you for sharing your talents.
T x

Nancy Nicholson said...

Pink trees bring back so many memories. My mother had a white tree with pink lights, ornaments, and garland in our living room growing up. It looked very pink all lit up. Love your beautiful cards.

Birgit said...

I'm in love with this set and your beautiful pink trees and blue shadowed church. GAH! So dreamy and retro!!

Joy Meadows said...

Oh my goodness! Pink trees!! Love your gorgeous cards, Kelly!!!

April Z said...

Your cards are so pretty! I particularly like the colors you used on that first card and the ink blending you did for the background

Dana W said...

Gorgeous cards!! Love the different colors on the first card!!

Cynthia Cole said...

I'm loving all of your beautiful cards!

Judy Stiles said...

Who doesn't like pink trees .... gorgeous! All of your cards are amazing!

MelissaF said...

All your cards are soooo beautiful but my fave is the pink trees, love the soft ink blended background for them as well.

jc2711 said...

I would not think of using pink for fir trees, but I just might have to rethink this!!
Your cards are stunning.

ESUE said...

Love how your trees sparkle no matter the color. The pink reminds me of the pink metallic trees of so long ago that are making their way back into style. So gorgeous. Thanks alot for showing us your ideas.

Shannon Baker said...

Your unique color choice, pink trees, is AMAZING! I love your cards!

Carmela said...

Kelly, these are all stunning! I especially love the unique color combination of your first Christmas scene. So beautiful!

katrynka said...

Lovely cards!! Those pink/red trees are fantastic!!