Wednesday, January 15, 2020

The Greetery January Release {Love Letters}

Hello and welcome! It's the MOST WONDERFUL time of the month!  I know this is a favorite time for so many as we're all chomping at the bit to see what fabulous things that The Greetery has in store for us! The new "Love Letters" release is sure to steal your heart as it has stolen mine! I'm completely in Valentine's Day mode, so you'll see that reflected in my projects, but these products transcend beyond  to give you year-round possibilities! You'll want to make sure you head to the other designers' blogs as well because we all bring our own unique spin on things to really give you a good scope of how you could use these products as well! Don't forget to leave a comment for a chance to win a $50 gift card to The Greetery shop!
Kelly Lunceford (you are here)

I have these two cards to share with you today along with a set of gift/treat boxes that I will be sharing down below. I've combined all of the products from day 1 onto these project because they are just that good! I just wish I had more hours to keep going! ha ha!


My first order of business was to see how the new Windowpane Plaid Background would delight me...and it didn't disappoint...AT ALL! You will see it on many projects between now and tomorrow so be prepared! LOL! For this first card, I stamped the background in Red ink onto a panel of pink cardstock. I love the small detail in this stamp that make it almost appear to be fabric. I layered the pink piece onto a panel of red cardstock that was die cut using the new Postal Frames Die. Now, you might say to yourself that you already own a postal frame die, so what sets this one apart? Let me tell you; it also includes extra dies to take your postal themed cards from ok, to extraordinary!

I also added a stamped "stamp" (ha ha!) from the new Pretty Postmarks stamp set along with the "cancelled" images as well!I love how realistic it looks! The flowers and foliage for both of these cards comes from the Signed and Sealed with a Kiss stamp set and are perfect accents for both of these cards.

I heat embossed the scripted sentiment using gold powder onto vellum and wrapped it around the pink and red layer and secured it in the back with clear tape for security. I added a few other details like the wax seal from the Signed and Sealed with a Kiss stamp set.

This next design is similar in layout and feel of the other one, but I used a different flower and omitted the background. A few sparkling clear sequins finish it off for some sparkle!

Both of these cards are layered up onto top folding A2 card bases using foam squares for added dimension. One of my favorite things about the sentiments from The Greetery is that many of them have coordinating dies like this "Be Mine, Valentine" image.
Last, but not least, are a set of shaped boxes using even more goodies from the Love Letters collection! As you can see, I heat embossed the Windowpane Plaid background to really give it a different feeling than just stamping with ink. I love the luxe feel that it gives to this box! In some of the photos, these boxes just look like cards, so...if you like the design, just recreate it for a card and you're good to go!

I was still in the experimental phase with the Windowpane Plaid background so you can see I've continued to use it in all kinds of ways; I did warn you! LOL! I love the little shaped boxes filled with chocolates that come out for Valentine's Day, so I thought it would be fun to make a postage stamp shaped box using the new Postal Frames dies.

This photo gives you a better idea that it's actually a box and not a card. The box measures slightly smaller than the largest of the dies in the collection. It will be perfect to add little love treats or gifts on that special day. I love to give Valentine's gifts to all kinds of special people in my life; not just my husband!

The little envelopes and liners that are included in the Signed and Sealed set are just the cutest things ever and I can't wait to use them for non-Valentine-y projects, too! 

Remember when I said that the Postal Frames dies were must haves? The cute "sent with love" detail was created using one of the dies from the collection.

I heat embossed the envelopes to give it that little something extra. The liner is also stamped and die cut and added to the inside. The envelope die has a nice little slit so you can tuck the stamped notes, flowers, or whatever inside!

Once again, my next box is similar in layout with some minor tweaks to change the feeling. By omitting the heat embossed background and opting for a lighter color palette, it really changes the whole feel of the box.

The heart and foliage are from the Signed and Sealed with a Kiss and add just the right touches to the box!

I was able to give the box lots of dimension as you can see in this photo since the box will be a gift rather than a card that would be mailed. That being said, you could still add all of this dimension for a hand delivered  card or just minimize the foam squares to keep it less bulky.
I had so much fun working on these projects and I can't wait to give them away next month! Please join me again tomorrow for day 2 of the countdown and don't forget to leave a comment on both days for a chance to win a $50 gift card! Thanks for fluttering by!




143 comments:

tycodmom said...

Betsy's products are always amazing and this release is no exception. Beautiful cards.

Donna Gibson said...

Your cards are beautiful! I love the gold embossing on the vellum!

Paula Fuller said...

The cards in this release are amazing! The word elegant comes to mind, over and over. I want every single thing in this release.
I have no doubt there will be a sell out!

Mary Rawson said...

I love these cards and how you layer the elements.

Donna said...

So pretty! (And it would be nice to have more time crafting...) Everything seems to compliment & go together so well. Your cards, as always are beautiful!

Diane said...

Very pretty cards. I am loving the postage stamp theme and also the windowpane plaid!

Birgit said...

Oh my word, these are all stunning! I love your style so much Kelley!

Karen O said...

It’s amazing how your eye keeps searching for all the detail in your cards. They are just beautiful, can’t wait for the release!

Suzanne Russell said...

The boxes!!!!! All of your projects are awesome but so clever of you to make these beautiful boxes. I will definitely recreate these beauties! Thanks Kelly!

KarenR said...

Love your cards! Your color schemes are always amazing!

Cindy Otto said...

Your cards are darling! I love these stamps and can’t wait to create with them!

kepsss said...

Just one or two little pops of flowers makes all the difference. Just beautiful.

Isabel Z said...

You have created such beautiful cards!

Cheryl B. said...

The more I see the windowpane background,the more I want it.The addition of the vellum is a nice touch.

Kim’s Stampin Patch said...

Such beauty in these traditional valentine colored cards you have made. I just love them!

Marybeth said...

Oh my gosh , Kelly you sure made some gorgeous Valentine Cards here today! I am so in love with the simplicity of the windowpane stamp!

Connie said...

Beautiful creations! I really love the boxes. What a great idea. I could go on and on about what I love, but long story short, I love it all!

Susi said...

Such pretty Valentine's cards - this new release is fabulous!

Natasha said...

SO pretty! The embossed windowpane looks stunning on here!

Kailash said...

Such elegant designs, love your background and colors too!

Debbie said...

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!! I am loving all of this pink, red and gold. You know I adore your gift boxes ideas. Thank you for always providing such lovely inspiration.

Annette Snyder said...

Amazing cards!!

Paula Fuller said...

ALL of the cards from the designers are just beautiful, and each die and stamp set work together. I have enjoyed this release so much. Just the best!

Melissa Sibert said...

Kelly, you are such a great card designer, your cards today are so pretty.

Debbie said...

Your cards and gift boxes are absolutely beautiful! Love all these new products from The Greetery!

Dawn Y. said...

So lovely, Kelly! I just love the gold embossed script sentiment on vellum! Your beautiful boxes are gifts in themselves! 💗

Lori B said...

Love how you used the same layout for each set of cards, but the look & feel of them are totally different. Amazing!

Susan Beauchaine said...

LOVE your little valentine boxes! GORGEOUS!!!

Emma S. said...

Just love your designs. THis is a great release, as always, From Betsy!

christalmclean said...

Wow, wow, WOW! Eye candy for sure! Everything and I mean everything is stunning! Look at that script! Whoever thought doing away with cursive is insane. This "seals" the deal and I must have these beauties. Amazing, Kelly!

Joanna said...

Great cards!

jan metcalf said...

You are working the Windowpane Kelly! Your designs are a delight!!! Great photos of your work too!

Barb Kirkwood said...

Your pink and red is stunning - lovely cards

MadeByMeghanK said...

I LOVE how you did so many layers and the postage stamps in the corners! THESE ARE BEAUTIFUL!

Charmaine said...

I’m getting excited for release day! Great projects today!

Sandy Rizzo said...

Thank you for sharing your beautiful creations.

F said...

Oh my goodness! Such lovely cards! The gold embossing is the perfect touch on each of them!

Melanie Ann MacKenzie said...

Wowza! Fantastic!

pat phillips said...

The cards and the boxes are just beautiful - it will be fun using these products. Thanks for your ideas!

Anne Lee said...

How lovely your cards are! Who doesn't love a good pink :)

Karen Day said...

Your box idea is so cute! And I love how you wrapped your cards with the vellum sleeve. Lovely creations, Kelly!

Terri said...

Love the gold embossing. Your cards are all beautiful!

Mary Jo Stew said...

Wow, your boxes are great. I love the gold embossing! Some of the boxes reminded me of an art journal page.

Karthikha said...

Oh wow!! Amazing creations! The pinks, reds, designs, everything is just perfect! :)

Stephanie Haley said...

Your cards are so pretty!

Cindy H. said...

Beautiful cards! Love those beautiful boxes, too!

BarbaraB said...

Absolutely gorgeous cards! I especially love the pink and red color combo, the script-y vellum bands, and the gold embossed plaid background!

Miriam Leech said...

You knock it out of the park every time! Thanks for all the lovely inspiration!!

Helen F. said...

Beautiful pink and red Valentines, Kelly! I love the vellum, gold embossing and plaid background stamping.

Anne B said...

Absolutely gorgeous Valentines cards - another fabulous release from Betsy.

Cindy Beach said...

Your cards are stunning, Kelly! I am so excited about this release!

Stephanie Clapper said...

I love, love your beautiful post! I’m so glad you love the Windowpane plaid as much as I do, because your lovely cards have inspired me! And your boxes, they’re perfect!

Janis said...

So beautiful and romantic!! I adore these postal themed love letters cards!! Lovely layering of all the pretty elements.
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Lin said...

Such romantic cards - I love the little script sentiments and how everything works perfectly with everything else - so many possibilities!

Julie said...

Great valentines. The gold and red really shine.

Wanda Cullen said...

Kelly, you've rocked this release big time! Wow! All your cards are so gorgeous and I simply cannot wait until Friday!

Annie B. said...

Beautiful Valentine cards Kelly!! Love this new release.

Marie said...

Once again you are causing me to get into trouble - hee hee. I want to buy the whole release so far! Love your use of color and the gold embossing on the vellum and everything you've done on these cards. So pretty.

Amy Vitriani said...

Gorgeous cards! Love how you used the vellum to emboss your sentiments!

Shelly said...

Wow Kelly! Love your use of red & pink together. Beautiful cards...very inspiring :-)

Sandy C said...

Love your beautiful cards. Great photography too. It allowed me to see why you say the plaid background set makes it look like fabric stitching.

Char Cundy said...

Love the gold embossing and the use of vellum on the sentiment!! These are beautiful!

Kathryn A said...

Wonderful cards! love this release!

Holly said...

Your cards are gorgeous, as always!

Connie said...

Fantastic cards, Kelly! This release looks wonderful! It is going on my wish list for sure!
Thanks for all your inspiration!

Marsha S said...

Fabulous cards and gift boxes! The more I see the Window pane plaid used I really love it!

Cyndi said...

Beautiful cards. I don't have any Greetery products but this release has put several products on my wish list.

Marty B said...

Wonderful cards, love your use of gold and vellum.

TeresaC said...

Beautiful cards, Kelly!! You have such a gift!!

Mary Holshouser said...

Love that window pane design. It makes
great background for all of your
designs. Gorgeous boxes. thanks for
sharing. txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

Jan E said...

Your projects really showcase Betsy's new goodies...I love your cards!

NCSue said...

I love your gold embossing and especially on the vellum. Just beautiful cards!!

Sally Keagle said...

You always do gorgeous work! These are absolutely stunning.

Joanne said...

Adore your creations. The box is amazing

Mary said...

Your decorated box has completely inspired me... perhaps for boxed sets of 4 bar cards. You've got my wheels turning!

Sue D said...

These are all so pretty!

Sandy Kay said...

Love your beautiful cards and boxes! Those colors are gorgeous together!

Pauline said...

I'm always so excited to see what you create, and today is no exception! Stunning cards,love your style! Thanks so much for the inspiration.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful cards for a sweet day!
Carol bu

ckd said...

Beautiful cards, love the window pane with the gold embossing.

jeffsbetty said...

This is such a romantic stamp set. You've made some gorgeous cards, I can't wait to make some of my own!

Mrsfish02 said...

Kelly your cards are beautiful, the boxes have really impressed me. I love those dies and this release has so much going on... I am also wondering about that lovely postal container you have included in your photos. Could it be a container for rolled stamps??? Would love to know...

Martha Herrera said...

I think I scrolled up and down about 10 times!
Your cards are absolutely gorgeous!

uncbballfan said...

Wow! You ARE in Valentine mode! Beautiful projects, Kelly!

Kdennison said...

Loving the DT’s projects - so beautiful. Amazing products by Betsy ... I have been SO excited for this release! Thank you for inspiring us all.

Kim Klinkovsky.My Kraft Kloset said...

Gorgeous cards and a beautiful new release. Thank you for the inspiration. Happy New Year!

Judy Stiles said...

Your cards are beautiful ... such a wonderful release!

Marcia Hill said...

Oooooooh Kelly...your cards and treat boxes have my jaw dropping!! I just love the pinks and reds together on your cards and those postage stamp boxes are just WOW!! You are totally going to have people smiling ear to ear if they receive these cards or boxes! Thank you for SO much BEAUTIFUL inspiration!! :0)

Natalie Winterstein said...

Beautiful cards! What a wonderful release!

Pamela said...

Truly beautiful. I want one of everything. There is nothing in this release that disappoints. Thank you for sharing your never ending talent with us all and inspiration.

SavedbyGrace said...

Oh my you really showcased Betsy's beautiful designs. Love that pink and red, love the embossed window panes. Every project is gorgeous:)

Miriam Prantner said...

Fantastic cards! I love how realistic the stamp images are and love how you compose your cards!

Karen M said...

Such beautiful examples with the new release. Love the pink and gold combo plus the background stamping.

Carmela said...

Very pretty cards, Kelly! I love your colors.

maryrose said...

So pretty! Love the new flowers!

Lisa Schenck (lisacardmaker@yahoo.com said...

Beautiful projects! Love these new products!!!

Holly Barrett said...

Vellum for the win!

Amanda said...

Delightful! The box is genius. I love the postage dies, so this just took them a step further.

Julie L said...

I am so loving this release! I really love the gold embossing window pane background on the red cardstock! Really stunning!

Mutzy Mia said...

Your cards/boxes are just gorgeous. I'm not sure which is my favorite but I love what you did on both of the boxes. I agree the Window Pane stamp is so pretty...it will be a must have! Thanks for all your great inspiration today!

Liana M said...

I love all of your cards from this collection! I’ve been following you on your IG account & love how The Greetery gave a Collection That can be used all year long but also great for Valentine!

Christine said...

Gorgeous, Kelly! I love the vellum sentiment strips!

Amy C. said...

Beautiful, romantic Valentine cards!

Marilyn M said...

So pretty, Kelly!

Kathy Mc said...

WOWZER, Kelly, what a beautiful post with gorgeous cards and treat boxes! I’m in love with the Window Pane stamp, and you showcased it well. Love the gold embossing on the box lid and vellum!

Conniecrafter said...

Beautiful layering on all of these, love the plaid, and the gold embossing with the vellum!

see mary stamp said...

These are so lovely!

Kathleen said...

You are amazing. What inspiring, beautiful projects. I definitely see boxes in my future.

judy said...

I love the new stamps and dies and your beautiful cards--very inspiring!!

Roxana B said...

Pink and red for ages!!! Love everything about all your cards!

Mary W said...

Your deepest red card is a real eye catcher - so beautiful. These stamps really call us to open up all the inks and play.

Connie said...

Wowza!!! This is such a romantic release! The cards are absolutely beautiful! Thanks for inspiring me :)

Denise Bryant said...

Beautiful layering and colors! Lovely creations with these awesome postal designs!

Allie said...

Kelly your projects are really great! I love how you made some treat boxes too - great idea! I’m really digging those postal frames dies! Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings :)

Wei Wei said...

Gorgeous cards! Love all the details you add.

Sharon said...

Love all the red, pink, and white! Love the gold embossing! All so pretty!

Melissa Leftrick said...

The Love Letters are stunning! I love your choices in colors and layouts!

April Z said...

These cards are so pretty! I like the classic Valentine's Day colors you used and I'm crazy about the gold embossing on the red cardstock.

Grams716 said...

Oh man these cards are pretty! Just when I think I've seen them all, I scroll down and there's another beautiful creation!

Jackie S said...

Gorgeous! Love all the pink

CYNTHIA CHERRY said...

So much pretty in one post!

Esther Asbury said...

I love all the pinks and reds together on these gorgeous cards!

TLady said...

OH MY, Kelly!! Your cards are WONDERFUL!!!! I LOVE the CAS of them & the elements added! I ALSO LOOOVE how you photographed your cards!!!! ;)<3

blaze said...

THANK YOU for all of the details that make your cards so unique and gorgeous. That windowpane die --- Thud! Wow! Can't wait to get my hands on that. I appreciate your mention of the detail in that stamp. I was curious about that. I am slowly getting comfortable with the collage style of card design - and yours are just perfect, imho.

Dana W said...

Gorgeous cards!! Love them all!

Janet said...

WOW! Fabulous cards! I like your touch of using the postmark in black to look like a real one. Thanks for the inspiration. :D

Roda said...

Amazing Cards! Thanks for sharing!

sharon g said...

The flowers, the stamps. I LOVE YOUR CARDS. I love the simple look.

Pam G said...

I love your cards and the boxes are a good way to "extend" the products!

DorothyA said...

So lovely. Love the snail mail cards! Layering is incredible. Thanks

Luanne said...

So neat! That box is lovely! Love the windowpane plaid, especially in gold!

Rema DeLeeuw said...

Stunning projects!

Annie B. said...

Stunning cards Kelly!!!

Eve N said...

Gorgeous! Like you, I think I'll be making a lot of cards from these new sets. Love the postal theme.

Nora Noll said...

Oh my goodness!! These boxes are just darling!! LOVE all of your designs!!!!

Anonymous said...

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Julia Aston said...

So many wonderful designs here Kelly! LOVE the red and pink combinations - they just scream Valentines - thanks for all your inspiration with these lovely new stamps and dies!

Angela Pearcy said...

You are quickly becoming one of my favorite card designers! Love them all!

Kathryn A said...

Wonderful cards! Love those roses!

Mary Reiner said...

Your cards are so lovely...seriously gorgeous!

linda m said...

What beautiful cards, Kelly! Someone is going to feel quite special when they receive your card. The gold embossed long sentiments on the vellum are stunning! :)

Giovana said...

WOW!! Gorgeous creations!!

Dana M said...

Beautiful compositions and beautiful layers of elements. Lovely cards!