The Greetery {Do You Want to Build A Snowman?}

 

Do you want to build a snowman? Hello friends, I’m excited to be here today sharing something unexpected and perhaps a little whimsical! For those of you who visited my blog during full reveals of the Hint of Autumn Collection, you most likely saw one card in particular that I mentioned seemed a little German or Swiss. I was having a conversation with my daughter about the card having that look and she got wide, excited eyes and said, “Mom, you should make some cards like Anna and Elsa’s doors from Disney’s Frozen! I knew immediately that so many of the new products would be perfect to recreate that Scandinavian feeling!

Of course, I had to immediately watch Frozen again to see the doors, and while I loved my daughter’s original idea, the doors didn’t have quite enough detail for me to base an entire card around, but their clothes? Oh, yes…. absolutely! From there, an idea was born and here we are! I fell head-over-heels in love with both coronation dresses, but opted instead for the classic looking clothing they wear for the remainder of the movie.

I began working on the Anna-inspired card first because that one seemed to be a little more daunting to execute. I had full confidence I could pull off an Elsa look with no problem, but if the Anna card wasn’t successful, I was going to scrap the entire idea and move on! Of course, that meant turning the movie on yet again (twist my arm) and looking at colors and patterns a little more closely. To begin, I got to work on the Floral Borders portion, which is sandwiched in the middle of the design, so why I started there, I don’t know! Ha ha! I used the Capsule Basics Die and cut Rose Red cardstock. I used one of the beautiful border stamps with the same color ink. Rather than adding in the flower design, I opted to die cut some flowers from the Winter Medley Die (shocker!) from Antique Gold cardstock. I pressed them into my foam mat with the end of a stylus to achieve the curved look. I added adhesive gems to the center of each flower and then glued them around the border, opting to skip every other dot on the border. I set that aside to dry and got to work on the next step.

After inspecting the floral images on the dress, I was thrilled to realize how beautiful the single blooms and bluebell florals from the new Wild Wetland Die would look on the card. I die cut the stems from Tropical Teal cardstock but the rest of the floral pieces are cut from white and then colored with blender brushes and dye ink. I used liquid glue and foam squares to assemble the flowers, gave them a spritz of shimmer spray and set them aside to dry.

I cut a piece of Blueberry Sky cardstock using one of the larger dies included in the Capsule Basics Die. This particular size is perfect for the large border image included in the Thankful and Blessed Stamp Set. I stamped it using Pacific Point ink. The outer scalloped border was cut from Blueberry Sky cardstock as well, but I also blended some Pacific Point ink around the edges for added contrast. I glued them together and then got to work on the black portion.

I used champagne foil on black cardstock with the Capsule Borders 1 Hot Foil. I cut it with the Capsule Basics Die and then adhered that original floral border piece using foam squares. I layered everything together and then arranged the florals. I wanted to add a heart to the center so I used the Nordic Hearts Die and cut the medium size from black cardstock. I arranged the die cut flowers until I was satisfied with the arrangement. The sentiment, which is from the new Capsule Cameos: Autumn Stamp Set, is heat embossed in gold and then die cut using the coordinating die. I added it to the card with small pieces of foam squares. I created a shaped card base using the Capsule Basics Die and strategically placing it along the score line. I added a few more gems to the flowers and called the “Anna” card done! I was very excited I could execute the look so of course,  the project was a success and I moved on to the Elsa card!

At this point, I was finished watching (more like listening, since I was working) Frozen, so I decided to “watch” Frozen II.  I perused my cardstock collection to find the right  Elsa-blue and landed on the gorgeous Stardream Lagoon cardstock; I bought this for summer projects, but didn’t use it once. I was so thrilled how perfect it was for this design!  I used one of the larger sizes of hot foil from the Capsule Borders 1 Hot Foil and silver foil. I cut it out using the Capsule Basics Die and a border of silver using the same die. I glued them together and set it aside.

I knew some of the beautiful products that were released last year for Christmas would be just the thing to execute this design. I grabbed the Frost Buds Die and cut some of the single blooms from vellum and some from the same silver cardstock. I used the foam mat to give them a curved look as well and then added some sequins from the Crystal Sequin Mix, adhesive pearls, and adhesive gems.

I also used the beautiful foliage from the Ornamental Tag Die to create the clusters. I cut some from blue glitter cardstock and some from silver and then had fun mixing and matching sprigs with a Frost Bud in the center. Some of the sprigs have little bulbs on the ends that I added both gems and pearls.

I did some additional foiling on white cardstock with silver foil and cut it out. The most iconic Frozen image is probably the lone snowflake, so I found the one I felt would be best in the Snipped Snowflakes 2 Die. I cut it from silver and vellum and layered them together with a Frost Bud in the center. I glued it to the center of the white panel using a foam square in the center. The vellum snowflake  layer had a mind of its own and was flipping up from the pressure of the die cut machine. I added some adhesive pearls to stick it to the panel, but in the end, they also got a bit of liquid glue to really get the job done.

The sentiment is from the same set as the Anna card and I heat embossed it using silver powder. Once I added the sentiment to the bottom, the top seemed a little bare; the cute bow in the Ornamental Tag Die was the perfect addition cut from the same Lagoon cardstock. I wanted to add more gems to the border in between the foliage/floral clusters, but sometimes you just need to put the pearl and gems down and walk away! Ha ha!

This card is also layered onto a shaped base that was cut the same way as the first card. I must say, I had so much fun creating these two cards and now I want to make a card for each of the Disney princesses; wouldn’t that be so fun? While I was thinking about this idea, it reminded me of a darling card Betsy made back in the day with a Beauty and the Beast theme…..so absolutely clever and adorable! I was also thrilled to see how many of the products included in the Hint of Autumn Collection I could use on one card! LOL! I hope this post today as has given you some additional inspiration for using the new collection and how well it works with previously released favorites! Thanks for joining me today!

The Greetery {Hint of Autumn} Day 2

Welcome back for day 2 of full reveals for the Hint of Autumn Collection from The Greetery!  Thank you so much for all of your sweet comments on yesterday's post; don't forget to leave a comment today, too, for an additional chance to win one of two $50 gift certificates to the shop! Also, head to The Greetery Blog for the official "meet and greet" for each of the new products being featured today! 

My first project for today features the beautiful new Wild Wetlands Die paired with some of the other basics showcased yesterday. I also used the Autumn Herbarium 3D embossing folder on this card.

The Wild Wetlands Die comes with one main base cluster; similar to the Best Bouquet Die from the Jubilee collection. It also comes with the different flowers, some stems and leaves, and the cattails.  This allows you to create a multi-color piece with beautiful detail and dimension. Make sure to follow the assembly guide on the back of the packaging so you get everything adhered in the proper order; believe me, it's important!

I used distress oxide inks to color the image, but you could use different colors of cardstock as well. I really enjoy cutting everything from white cardstock and then adding color with ink and sponge daubers, but the choice is yours, of course!

I used a beautiful Rose Gold foil on the border using the Capsule Cameo Collection Basics Hot Foil and Die. The sentiment is from the Autumn Cameo Stamp Set and coordinating Die.

For the background, I used the new Autumn Herbarium 3D embossing folder and then added some gold ink over the raised portion to bring out the beautiful detail.

This card also features the embossing folder, but I also used the Autumn Herbarium Background stamp, stencil, and Die. I just love how they all work together to create these beautiful leaves!

To begin, I stamped the stems using the Autumn Herbarium Background stamp with gold pigment ink. Next, I added the color using the coordinating stencils. Once that was done, I lined everything up in the embossing folder. The final step is to cut them out using the coordinating die. Now, please note: you can leave them on a panel and use it as a background, or go one step more and add the embossing, but you don't NEED to cut them out if you just want a beautiful, multi-colored leafy background!

I wanted to cut them out so I could use the new Label It Die with the coordinating leaf names. My favorite part might just be the tiny pins; I cut those from gold cardstock.

I also used the new Oblong Octagon Labels Hot Foil Plate and coordinating Die. These are such great basics and I can't wait to use them on all kinds of projects!

My final card for today features the new Mushroom Meadow Stencil Collection. There is a coordinating Hot Foil Plate that gives the stenciled background additional foiled details. I didn't use it on my card, but I bet Betsy or the other designers will probably have some projects using it!

As you can see, I couldn't stop with the leaves, so this card uses those as well. I stamped the stems with a darker ink for a different look than the last card, but the process was still the same.

I really love the new Capsule Collection Floral Borders Stamp set, so I wanted to incorporate that and some hot foiling on this card as well.

This card doesn't use traditional autumn colors, but these colors are still found in the autumn landscape. I always like working with new color combinations, especially when we can get set in certain color schemes for particular holidays/seasons!

This sentiment is included in the Oblong Octagon Label Stamp Set and is heat embossed in gold on Pure Poppy cardstock. You can also see the border a little bit better here as well.1

This concluded my post for today, and for the release, but make sure to leave a comment here and on each of the designers' blogs for a chance to win one of 2 $50 gift certificates! Thanks for fluttering by!

Dana Kirby

Dawn McVey

Kelly Lunceford (you are here)

Laura Bassen

Laurie Willison

Lea Lawson

Melissa Phillips

Wanda Guess

 

The Greetery {Hint of Autumn} Day 1

It's always a good day when you're introducing a new release from The Greetery! This collection is called Hint of Autumn and it is just lovely; full of wonderful basics that will transcend beyond autumn and of course, beautiful stamps and dies that hint of the upcoming season!

Make sure to head to The Greetery Blog for the official "meet and greet" and leave a comment there, and on each of the designers' blogs (mine included} for a chance to win on of two $50 gift certificates to the shop!

My first card is a shaped card using the beautiful new Capsule Basics Die. This coordinating with the new Capsule Borders 1 Hot Foil that I have also used on this card.  Please note: this is  A LARGE card. This will be perfect to layer onto a 5 by 7 card base if you aren't doing a shaped card. My next card shows how it looks.

Of course there are multiple sizes included in this nested dies and hot foil assortment. 

Now, the star of the show on this card is the beautiful new Capsule Cameos: Autumn Stamp Set and Die. I just love how you can layer the two images to create this scene.

The sentiment is heat embossed in gold and then die cut using the Capsule Cameos Sentiments Die.

I was thrilled with how beautifully the Capsule Borders 1 hot foil comes out! This is one of the hot foil collections that I will be using again and again, all year long!

Please note: the Capsule Cameos: Autumn Die only cuts out the middle of the design, so you will need to use it on the center of a card or use one of the Capsule Basics Die to use it like I have here.

For the shaped base, which you actually can't see, I folded a 5 by 7 card and then used the Capsule Basics Die just overlapping the fold. I glued the focal background piece onto the shaped base. 

My next card is the same size, but added to a 5 by 7 card base. This card features the Thankful and Blessed stamp+ Stencil & die. It is so lovely and I just love everything about it!

For this card, I placed a 5 by 7 panel of Vintage Cream cardstock into my MISTI and used the 3 step stencil collection to do add the flowers and leaves. Once that was done, I used the coordinating stamp to add the stems and darker leaves.

 I used the coordinating size of die from the Capsule Basics die to cut it out. I set it aside to do some additional foiling and die cutting.

I used Stormy Sea cardstock for the biggest layer and the sentiment layer. I just love the foiling paired with the scalloped die.

I heat embossed the "gather and give thanks" portion of the sentiment and then cut it out using the Thankful and Blessed die.

The "Let us" and "For the Lord is Good" portion of the sentiment is stamped directly on the panel and then I layered the die cut sentiments using small bits of foam tape. There are a few little stems and sprigs included in the stamp/die set so I added those to frame the sentiment. It is all layered onto a 5 by 7 card base using foam squares.

I also wanted to show you how nicely these basics work with everyday cards as well. This card features the beautiful and versatile new Capsule Collection Floral Borders Stamp Set. This does not include a die because the Capsule Collection Basics Die has the dies that work.

There are also some beautiful all-occasion sentiments included in the stamp set; I chose Thanks so much!

I can't seem to stop with this particular bouquet! ha ha! This one is the Best Bouquet and it truly is, the best!

This almost has a German or Swiss look when it was all said and done!

This photo helps you see some of the gorgeous layers and foiling a little bit better.

I hope you've enjoyed today's post! Join me again tomorrow for day 2 of full reveals! Don't forget to visit and comment on the other designers' blogs for a chance to win one of 2 gift certificates! Thanks for fluttering by!

Dana Kirby

Dawn McVey

Kelly Lunceford (you are here)

Laura Bassen

Laurie Willison

Lea Lawson

Melissa Phillips

Wanda Guess

 

Papertrey Ink August Release Countdown Day 3

As promised, I'm back with more Halloween inspiration! This card features the new Spooky Delights Stamp/Die Set to create this fun Halloween scene! There are tons of different images to create all kinds of different arrangements, depending on what you're going for!

You can use two doors to create a double-door barn door look if you want, and there are some handles for the doors as well. I can't wait to use these at Christmastime with wreaths and Christmas greenery on them!

This card also features the new Fa-b00-lous Sentiments with the coordinating die.

I love how the Cascading Stars Hot Foil Plate looks with champagne foil on the Weathervane cardstock.

I also incorporated the pumpkins included in the Into the Blooms: Fall Boot. I'm only slightly obsessed!

I love the cobwebs in the corners as well....so many fun details!

This is such a fun, clever die set called Crystal Clear and comes with an assortment of Halloween shapes: cauldron, crystal ball, ghost, etc. The cauldron is cut twice; once from white with a sentiment stamped, and then again from scratch-off paper so you reveal a sentiment underneath from the new magic set.

The recipient will be able to scratch the cauldron to reveal a fitting sentiment for this bubbling brew!

I had fun with glitter and Ranger Glossy Accents to enhance the bubbles!

Join me tomorrow for the 4th and final day of the countdown with more autumn inspiration and the latest in the Reflections series! Thanks for fluttering by!