Thursday, November 21, 2019

The Greetery Winter's Song Release Day 2

Welcome to day 2 of the amazing Winter's Song release from The Greetery! Thank you so much for ALL of your sweet comments on yesterday's post! You are all so kind! I had so much fun working on all of these projects! You can head to The Greetery Blog to read all about today's beautiful and amazing projects and as always, make sure you head to the other designers' blogs to see their gorgeous creations!

For today's cards, I've incorporated some of yesterday's reveals along with the new sets for today! Up first is a gorgeous new set called Budding Beauties; this is perfect to fill up the gorgeous jars from the previous releases! I decided to show some other ways to use these branches and stems on today's designs!

I used another one of the sentiments from the Pine Blossoms stamp set that was showcased yesterday. I always love sending out thank you cards for our Christmas gifts and like making them in this type of style; wintery and seasonal! 

To begin this design, I stamped the foliage from the Budding Beauties stamp set using my MISTI so that I could make multiples quickly. I actually stamped each of the three different stem twice ; mistletoe, pine and berries, and the holly and berries. I didn't end up by using the mistletoe, but I saved it so I can use it on another project.

I prepared a panel of a sage colored cardstock by adding some white paint splatter and "frosted" the edges with a white ink pad. I set that aside as well as the stamped images to work on a few other design details. I didn't get a chance to use the Inside and Out Berry Branch die on yesterday's cards, so I used it on this card. I just love how it looks peeking out from behind the focal panel. All of this is layered up onto that sage paint flecked panel I talked about earlier.

I'm head-over-heels in love with the new Fit to Be Tied Die collection, which is what I used to create the bows on the three cards I'm sharing today. I actually combined two of the different bows to create this layered look. There is a smaller detail die that is meant to be used with the larger solid bow, but I just couldn't resist the extra flair the loopy one adds to the design. I added some dew drops here and there to enhance the snowy feel. I added the sage piece to an A2 top folding red cardbase using foam squares.

I hadn't planned on bringing pink into the mix again, but it had a way of sneaking back in! LOL! I created another pink stenciled background like I used in two of my cards yesterday because I loved it so much! It accented this design perfectly and gave it just the feel I was searching for!

I created a layered gold bow for this particular card giving it a luxe feel. I also added some white paint splatter to the red panel that is die cut from the Nordic Frames that were showcased yesterday. The sentiment is heat embossed for a crisp, stark result.

My third and final card for today uses the AMAZING new BotaniCuts Pine Bough die. I'm SOOOOO in love with this and I know I will be using it ALL THE TIME! I really wanted to focus in on all of the fun details of these dies, so I kept the design simple.

To begin, I die cut all of the pieces to create two branches of pine boughs and the two sizes of pinecones. I did some ink blending on the pinecones, branches, and needles to give it some extra detail. I added these to a piece of Kraft cardstock that has some white paint splatter {surprise, surprise}. I used liquid glue and foam squares to get them all secured.

I also added another red bow using the same combination of dies that I used on the first two cards. Like I mentioned earlier, this is not necessarily the way they are supposed to be put together, but I love the look that it gives, so I used them this way.

I used a 2 way glue pen on the pinecones and needles and then sprinkled a generous amount of clear tinsel glitter to give it a realistic icy/snowy look. I also added the sentiment, which is from the previously released Tree Trimmings Stamp Set, onto a strip of rustic white cardstock. This is added to the card using foam squares.

A trio of sparkling clear sequins finish off this rustic design. I have only scratched the surface of the possibilities of ALL of these amazing products! My goal for December is to put these all to use to create even more fun projects! I hope you've enjoyed today's post; remember, all of these beautiful new products go on sale on the 22nd! Thanks for fluttering by!

105 comments:

Bev wilkinson said...

Love the bright colors and how crisp looking everything is. Beautiful!

Kim’s Stampin Patch said...

I love the berries and bows! just gorgeous

tycodmom said...

Kelly, you did it again. The cards are lovely and highlight the products beautifully.

Melissa Sibert said...

Gorgeous cards, Kelly.

Lori B said...

Lovely cards, Kelly. Love your color choices, the way you put things together, your photos. Amazing.

Kelli S. said...

Really beautiful cards, and I love how you layered the bow dies!

Diane said...

love your cards! Love the pine boughs and cones!

Debbie said...

Beautiful cards again today, Kelly. I love that gold bow!

Lori P. said...

Beautiful designs...I must remember to use some sage cardstock that I've been hoarding!

Jan Elmore said...

Those bows....oh my! Ribbons & bows are delightful! Pretty cards and paper art!

MelissaF said...

Oh how beautiful your cards are, I especially love the “frosted” sage background doc the Budding beauties.

DGolly said...

What pretty cards. Love the red and gray color scheme. Striking. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

Stephanie Clapper said...

Kelly, you always amaze me! I love how you used the Inside Outside branches & stenciled background! Gorgeous! The effects you achieved on your pine needles & pine cones really showcase how a little blending brings them to life. And I’m totally in love with your bows, pink & perfect! 🎀😊

Pam said...

Your cards today are breathtaking. You have given me so many ideas I won't know where to start. Love that tinsel glitter you added.

Sandy Kay said...

Your cards are stunning - and I love when you use pink!

Betty Bourassa said...

Just love your card using the Pine Boughs dies.

Donna said...

Lovely cards! Can't choose a favorite. The bows add so much, & really like the way you've layered them. Now my problem is to choose which product to mark off my list to make my wallet happy!!!

Linda Edwards said...

Your first 2 cards are beautiful and what I think of as typical Kelly cards with your color choices and arrangement. Then I scroll down to the 3rd card and was totally blown away. Wow! That glittery goodness is perfection!

christalmclean said...

Elegance-Check, beauty-check, over-the-top loveliness-check! You fill my heart with these incredible offerings. Such a huge, huge fan of your works!

BarbaraB said...

Love all your gorgeous cards. Such pretty colors; especially the pink and red.

MadeByMeghanK said...

Gorgeous layers and framing! LOVE that bow!

Barb Kirkwood said...

love the grey and red combo and your frosty pine cones are great. Can't wait to get mine.

April Z said...

I love all your cards! The red and grey card is so classy and I'm in love with those pine needle and pinecone dies.

Em said...

It will be fun working with these new products. And I will finally get the bow I have been searching for.

Susi said...

I just love those bow dies! Such gorgeous cards that showcase them, too!

Natasha said...

Oh Kelly! I always love stopping by- such magical projects you make!!

Mary W said...

Once again you sued similar things on two completely different cards and they are both very beautiful - seems like a lot of fun and I sure am going to try it. Then you knocked my socks off with the simple pine cone and branch card - oh my!

Vicki Finger said...

Both cards are stunning but I especially love the Pink and Red card!

Cindy H. said...

Beautiful cards! My fave is the pink and red *thanks* card.

Luanne said...

I love the bows! And the pine cones! And your fabulous cards! Going to be hard to decide....💗

TLady said...

OH MY GOODNESS! You've CONVINCED me on the Bows!!!! By the time I'm done with this hop, I'll have EVERYTHING on my list!!!! LOL Your cards are GORGEOUS!!! I LOVE the way you've used the different products on your cards!!! The ONE THING I HAVE TO HAVE, are the Pine Cone Dies!!!! STUNNING!!!!!!!! ;) A SUPER JOB, Kelly!!!;)<3

Jan P. said...

Beautiful cards. The bows are perfect additions!

mel h said...

These are beautiful. I love how you stacked the bows.

Pam Sparks said...

Beautiful cards Kelly! WOW!

Marie said...

Kelly these cards are so pretty. I just have to get these sets. And you've confirmed that I should get the bows set as well.

Carol McCready said...

Your cards are beautiful. I know now that I have to add the bow to my shopping list.

Martha Herrera said...

LOVE the grey/red color combo - one of my favorites for Christmas cards.
Thanks for the inspiration.

Anne B said...

Stunning cards, kelly. Like you I just love the new BotaniCuts Pine Bough die - it's definitely coming home with me!

Cyndi said...

Beautiful cards. I love the bright colors and the elegant Fit to be Tied die. Wonderful release.

Janelle said...

Wonderful cards! Those bows make all the difference. Thanks for inspiring us!

Nancy Penir said...

Kelly, love the way you use color and layering. The pink and red is stunning, and those bows wow! All gorgeous!!!

Unknown said...

The Reds are so vibrant and stunning. You always find unique ways to use the products. The cards are absolutely gorgeous and I can’t pick a favorite.

Debbie Br said...

Your cards are just beautiful! The red bows are so bright and eye catching! Love them all.

Sharron said...

Gorgeous cards! Love your choice of color combos--so pretty!

Isabel Z said...

Everything you create is a little work of art.

buzzn2scrap said...

Amazing cards with amazing bows ! Love all the details like in the framing on the sage card and the raised stencil background on the pink. Just amazing cards !

Denise Bryant said...

Gorgeous cards! Love all the layering and dimension! The Nordic Frames dies and the beautiful bows are my faves!

Julie L said...

Everything is so beautiful and elegant! I want everything you have showed so far! I think this is my favorite release yet!

Kathryn A said...

I love all 3 cards, but I’m especially fond of the 3rd. I love pinecones and greenery!

Marcia Hill said...

Such lovely, lovely cards Kelly! Your color choices and all the fabulous layering have me drooling over here...thank you, thank you for such BEAUTIFUL inspiration! Can hardly wait for tomorrow!! :0)

Mary Holshouser said...

Love the last card with the pinecones
and boughs. Adding the snow was a
fantastic idea. All of the cards
are great - I just love pinecones.
thanks for sharing
txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

Holly said...

Your cards are amazing! I adore this release!

Mirella said...

Beautiful, elegant and very classy looking cards! The third one is my favourite, but all are fab! What a release, my goodness!

michelle in mi said...

Loving the elegance of the grey background!

Karen M said...

Your cards are so gorgeous. Love those bows and the budding berries.

Mrsfish02 said...

My list grows at each stop... so beautiful. I agree, the wintery effect on thank you's is so appropriate. For a mini release this is so packed with wonderous things. Thanks for sharing.

Karen Day said...

That bow die looks so fabulous layered up! Beautiful creations, Kelly. Thanks for all the great inspiration :o)

Dana M said...

Fabulous cards! Such striking designs with amazing layers - so dynamic.

Amy C. said...

The new pine boughs are gorgeous. Your cards are so beautiful.

Anonymous said...

Such fun cards. They will really brighten the Christmas season.
Carol bu

Joanne said...

You are so talented. Gorgeous creations.

P said...

Like all the dimension in your cards- really adds a lot!

Helen F. said...

Your cards are so lovely, Kelly! The two bow dies layered together is such a sweet idea and your color-combos really pop!

LianaM said...

I absolutely have fallen in love with this new collection by the Greetery. I found you on Instagram & knew I had to come over to your blog for more details about how you create these little pieces of art. Your cards are so pretty. I love the dies in this collection & I love the double layer bows, even if they aren’t meant to go together. Thanks for sharing & opening my eyes to this company & your blog.

Sharon said...

So pretty! Love how you layered the bows! And love the gold bows!

ESUE said...

I love this release. It is so beautiful with the pine and snow.

Pauline said...

Fabulous cards Kelly. Love them all, these are all very elegant cards.

Noreen said...

Red is my favorite color, and you certainly grabbed my attention with your eye-catching cards!

Anonymous said...

Girl, you know how to work those BOWS, so fabulous :)!! I love your pine cone card with the realistic looking pine cones and all of your amazing berry branches!

Christine said...

I love the bows! I've been thinking my stash needs a bow die, and I am so glad that this one is coming!

Cathy Y said...

I especially like your Botanicuts card. I am so in love with those dies. Wish mine were already in the mail!!!

Lisa said...

Love the layered bows! Beautiful cards.

Dawn Y. said...

Truly lovely, Kelly! Your gold, layered bow took my breath away. So much lovely inspiration here today!

Mutzy Mia said...

These products are amazing. Thanks for all your inspiration! I loved the layered bows!

Jess said...

Oh my just stunningly beautiful

Stebbins Family said...

I was expecting maybe a little pink, but the grey and red stole my heart!
All your cards are lovely!

Marilyn M said...

Love these, Kelly! I love how you layered the bow.

Judy Stiles said...

Your projects are beautiful!

Natalie Winterstein said...

Those bows are FABULOUS! I love them.

Annette Snyder said...

Your cards are stunning!

Sallie C said...

They're all wonderful, as usual, Kelly, but I especially like the pine boughs card!!!

SavedbyGrace said...

Love that beautiful Christmas Red Kelly! Your projects are beautiful!!

Kathy Mc said...

Kelly, you’ve shared another fabulous day of cards using such beautiful color combos and those fun bows. Your snowy pine cones and boughs look awesome.

Kailash said...

Beautifully crafted cards, love the colors too!

Carmela said...

Loving your beautiful cards!! Love that beautiful red cardstock.

Eileen M said...

Beautiful inspiration! Thank you!

see mary stamp said...

I am so drawn to the red backgrounds in your cards. It really makes the images POP!

Miriam Prantner said...

So many great new products this month. Those pine cones and the bows are my favorites. I love that you showed us two different color schemes on your first cards!

Cindy Beach said...

Amazing cards, Kelly! I love the bows in gold and the beautiful layered die cuts.

katrynka said...

I totally love the pinecones, but everything is so great!!

Sue D said...

Very pretty designs. I like the festive red.

Marty B said...

So inspirational...gorgeous!

Vickie R. said...

Wow! So gorgeous! Your cards are always such an inspiration (and make me want to buy it all!). : ) I especially love your pinecone card. Thank you for sharing your projects!

A Cup of Cold Water said...

Pretty cards. Love the pine cones so much

Suzanne Russell said...

So, so pretty! I love the bright, crisp look of each project. These products are truly amazing!

Conniecrafter said...

Gorgeous, I love how you have used all of these, especially layering of the bows!

Emma S. said...

Totally gorgeous! Love the bows, I need to get that!

Charlene said...

Very elegant cards - that awesome new bow die just sets up every card beautifully!

Jean said...

So many gorgeous cards!

Jennifer T. said...

I love the non-traditional pink & red cards.

S Fink said...

Love the stenciling on the pink!

Jen said...

Love the pairing of the pine boughs with the die cut bow!

Allie said...

Beautiful colour choices for your cards, Kelly! That pinecone has to be my top favourite!

Cheryl I said...

I love all of these cards, but the sage color combo is stunning! I can't wait to try that! What a great release this is!

Tina Lisenby said...

Your cards are so eye catching! I would just love to know what ink pads you used to stamp out those berries and pines on the first card. The red is so vibrant and I just love that sage color you used for the pines. I imagine you are too busy to respond to questions on your blog but I thought I'd ask anyway since I wanted to post a comment to let you know what an inspiration your blog is - Just Amazing!