The Greetery {The Autumn Edit} Reveal Day 2

 

Hello and welcome back for day 2 of full reveals for The Autumn Edit Collection from The Greetery! I'm so glad you're liking this beautiful new collection as much as I am! I have quite a bit to share today, but as always, you'll want to make sure you head to The Greetery Blog for the official "meet and greet" for all of today's featured products! One more thing before I dive into the details of today's projects, make sure to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs for a chance to win one of two $50.00 gift cards to the shop!

Up first are two cards using the new Hand-picked Harvest suite of products. This first card is the most basic of the two; it combines the Hand-picked Harvest Stencil and coordinating Hand-picked Harvest Embossing Folder. The next card steps it up a bit by adding in the Hand-picked Harvest Die; I wanted you to be able to see the difference between the two styles.

To begin, I stenciled an A7 sized panel of white cardstock using the Hand-picked Harvest Stencil. I chose cool blue tones and greyish green for a different feel.

Once the panel was stenciled, I trimmed it down a bit on each side and then embossed it with the Hand-picked Harvest Embossing Folder. There is a small empty space included on the design for you to add a sentiment. I decided to go a bit larger and use one of the sentiments included in the Simple Autumn Sentiments Stamp Set. I heat embossed it in gold and then cut it using the Shortbread Shapes Rectangle Labels.

I added some gold drip-drops on either end of the label secured with liquid glue. The finishing touch is an Antique Gold bow cut using the Regency Bow No 1 Die secured with a small piece of foam tape. I gave it a spritz of shimmer spray, but made sure to cover up the sentiment because shimmer spray on dark cardstock is hard to photograph. I layered it onto a 5 by 7 panel of blue cardstock and then glued it to a card base using liquid glue.

The next card uses the stencil, but then I cut everything out with the Hand-picked Harvest Die. Once the pieces were cut, I used the Hand-picked Harvest embossing folder to emboss the individual pieces. 

Once all of the pieces were prepared, I got to work on the background. The benefit of cutting out the pieces is you can use whatever colored background you'd like. I chose to use Autumn Rose cardstock with Scarlet Jewel ink around the edges and then splattered the same ink and some white acrylic paint over the panel for added detail.

I used the large panel that the pieces were cut from to use as a placement guide to put everything back together. I popped the pieces up with foam squares for added dimension.

You could also use all of the individual pieces on their own for different arrangements or as accents on other projects. 

I created the sentiment just like I did on the first card and then added a bow using the Regency Bow No 2 die. This card also got a spritz of shimmer spray and some glitter to the individual pieces for sparkle and shine.

My next card features the lovely new Wildwood Bouquet Die and the new Wildwood Bouquet Embossing Folder. There is a coordinating stencil set, but I didn't end up using it on this project. I DO have a beautiful panel all stenciled that will have to be used soon, though; it's so beautiful!

This card was inspired by  THIS card I made back in the spring. I love the colors and the feel, so that is what guided my design choices for this card.

To begin, I die cut the main bouquet portion twice from white cardstock and glued it together with liquid glue. I added the ink using a blender brush and then spritzed it with fossilized amber distress oxide spray and let it dry.

I cut all of the flowers and buds from white cardstock as well and colored them, assembled them, and then added them to the bouquet with foam squares.

For the background, I cut a piece of blue cardstock and embossed it with the Wildwood Embossing Folder and then added white pigment ink over the top for a fun effect. I really like how it allows the details to pop. I foiled a panel of white cardstock using the Capsule Borders Hot Foil and then cut it using the Capsule Basics Die.

I used the same die to cut a smaller capsule mat and then embossed it with the same embossing folder as the background, added the Filigree Border and mounted it over the foiled panel. I layered it all up onto the background and then adhered the entire background to a 5 by 7 panel of woodgrain cardstock. The sentiment, which is from the new Simple Autumn Mini Sentiments, is heat embossed in gold onto Sweet Blush cardstock and adhered with foam squares.

And now...switching gears to something a little more spooky! Eep! How cute are the new additions to the Marketplace series? This new addition is called Eerie Avenue and is just as spooky sweet as can be! I used the Marketplace No 3 Die and the Arch Box Large Die to create the larger box and the Arch Box Small Die paired with the Marketplace Mini Die for the smaller box.

I chose to use the "Brooms & Blooms" shop name included in the Eerie Avenue Stamp Set so that is what prompted the accent choices. Since it's a flower shop, I pulled in the cute flowers and baskets from the previously released Marketplace Celebration Street Die, but I gave them a "spooky" vibe with the colors.

This box uses the same flowers and sentiment included in the new Simple Autumn Mini Sentiments embossed in silver.

I used the boarded up window pieces, cobwebs, & the Happy Halloween banner.

I really love cutting the windows out from the box as well so the recipient can add a battery-operated tea light if they like. I usually put one in the bottom (turned off) for the recipient anyway.

I mentioned in THIS post that I always like to make the large and small box so they can be packaged up together. I have a photo (not the best styling, just a quick picture) of two packaged in a flat-bottom cello bag. I can't wait to package these Halloween ones up with some fun ribbon!

My last project just might be my favorite; the Eerie Avenue Stamp Set includes the "Pumpkin Spice Market" shop name and I couldn't resist getting right to work. This box uses the same large arch box (linked on the previous project) and the Marketplace No 1 Die. I cut the box and the main building shape from Honey Nut cardstock and added some shading around the edges and some brown ink splatter for a "pumpkin spice" effect.

The building's  accents are all cut from Scarlet Jewel cardstock with the exception of the door. I like to use liquid glue to add all of the window frames so I have a little bit of wiggle room to get them places just right.

I also chose to use a banner cut from the Celebration Street Die (linked on previous project) with bows cut using the Marketplace Holiday Festoons Die. The wreath on the door is also from that same set.

The new Eerie Avenue Die comes with all kinds of pumpkin/jack-o-lantern options, but the trio of stacked pumpkins stole my heart for this project. I also added some of the same flowers from the window boxes. I was toying around with adding some pumpkins to the larger windows/boxes which would also be fun.

When it was all said and done, I want to GO to this shop, or rather own it and live at the top! ha ha! I had so much fun with all of today's projects!

Thanks for fluttering by! 
p.s. don't forget to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs for a chance to win one of two $100 gift cards to the shop.

Caly Person

Dana Kirby

Dawn McVey

Kelly Lunceford (you are here)

Laura Bassen

Laurie Willison

Lea Lawson

Melissa Phillips

Wanda Guess

The Greetery {Coastal Summer Tiles}

 

Hello friends! I'm over on The Greetery blog today, but wanted to share my projects here as well.  I’m still having fun using some of the products I didn’t get a chance to use during the release! I have been itching to use the Coastal Cuttings Die in a different colorway, so that was the springboard for today’s projects! 

To begin, I die cut 2 of all of the pieces included in the Coastal Cuttings Die; I accidentally ripped one of the main “bouquet” pieces, so I decided to pull it apart the rest of the way and just use some “sprigs” on the second card. I cut all of the pieces from white and then colored them with dye ink and blender brushes. I used liquid glue and small foam squares to assemble the flowers/bouquet. I set the flowers aside and got to work on the backgrounds.

The first card uses the full bouquet with a border of tiles created using the Checks Out Stencil and the Tile Style Stamp Set . Confession time: I can’t even begin to tell you how many “experiments” I did with these cute little tiles for my countdown projects and every single one ended up in the garbage. I felt really frustrated, but told myself to just wait to see how Betsy used them so I would know how they SHOULD look! Haha! Of course, she didn’t disappoint and I fell in love with her card using the colorful tiles, so that was the direction I headed with these tiles. I chose to use colors that I used on the flowers for continuity. Both cards use the same border, but I chose different stamps in different colors to add some variety.

I wanted to add a little bit more interest behind the large bouquet, so I cut a piece of white cardstock and then embossed it using the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Embossing Folder. I added a bit of the same yellow that I used on the stenciled tiles for some depth. I layered it onto the background using foam squares and then added the bouquet using additional foam squares. The sentiment is from the new Simple Everyday Sentiments and is heat embossed in white and then cut using the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Labels Die. I tucked it near the bottom and is attached with a double layer of foam squares.

My next card uses the same border as I mentioned earlier, but stamped in different tile images. I created a panel of yellow cardstock stamped with the Tile Style Background Stamp and layered that in the middle. Next, I die cut a piece of Canyon Clay cardstock using the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Labels Die and then heat embossed the sentiment using the Simple Everyday Mini Sentiments Stamp Set. My old eyes didn’t realize how much stray powder there was until I edited my photos on my big computer screen (woops!), but I actually like how it looks, otherwise I would have ripped it apart and started over! Haha! Sometimes those “mistakes” can turn out okay! I embossed the tile piece using the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Tiles Embossing Folder and then added it using foam squares.

I tucked the flower sprigs here and there until I was satisfied with the arrangement. I layered this card onto an A2 panel of Pure Poppy cardstock for some additional depth and to ground the card a bit more. In the end, the tile borders made me think of a patchwork quilt that has seen its fair share of summer picnics, campouts, beach days, fireworks, etc.

I had so much fun putting these two cards together and I hope it gives you some additional inspiration for all of your new goodies! Thanks for fluttering by!

Papertrey Ink July Release Countdown Day 3

It's day 3 of the July release countdown for Papertrey Ink! I have two projects to share with you today using some gorgeous new products! My first card features the beautiful new Freshly Picked Die set along with the previously showcased Love to Layer: Sweet Scallops Die.

To begin, I foiled a panel of Coastal Blue cardstock using the Regal Flourish Frame Hot Foil  Plate with silver foil. I trimmed it down just slightly larger than the foiled design and then added some silver metallic ink around the edges with the direct-t0-paper technique.

I layered the middle sized mat included in the Love to Layer: Sweet Scallop Die using foam squares. I cut and colored all of the flowers and foliage included in the Freshly Picked Die set. I arranged them on the mat using foam squares and liquid glue.

I forgot to mention, but I did spritz them with Hickory Smoke Distress Spritz before I added them to the card.

The sentiment is heat embossed in silver using the Just Sentiments: Friendship Mini Stamp Set and then cut it using the Just Tags Die. I added it under the flower arrangement using foam squares. I layered the foiled panel on an A2 panel of Mint Julep cardstock (same ink around the edges) and then glued it to a top-folding A2 card base using liquid glue.

My next card features this month's Reflections stamp/die set. To begin, I used the beautiful new Leaf Garden Stencil Collection. I only used the first step, but added some ink splatter in two colors of green ink before I removed the stencil.

I cut the panel using the Reflections: Matthew 6 Die, keeping both pieces. I mounted the outer portion onto a top-folding A2 white card base using liquid glue. The middle portion is adhered using foam squares. 

I cut another mat from the smaller die from New Leaf cardstock and then added it with foam squares. The scripture verse is heat embossed in gold embossing powder and then cut with the outline die. I layered that slightly below the center of the green piece to show off the detail at the top.

I cut the flowers from white cardstock using the Into the Blooms: Mixed Bouquet and then colored them with dye ink and blender brushes. I glued them together with liquid glue and small foam squares and then arranged them around the focal points.

I added a trio of sparkling clear sequins for additional sparkle and shine! Thanks for fluttering by!

P.S. Join me tomorrow for the 4th and final day of the countdown!

 

The Greetery {La Dolce Vita Collection} Day 1

I'm so excited to be here today sharing a few projects using the beautiful and fun new collection from The Greetery called La Dolce Vita! It's jam-packed with SO many wonderful new products that will make you want to fly off to the Mediterranean! Before I dive into the details of my projects, you'll want to head to The Greetery Blog for the official "Meet & Greet" for each of the products being featured today. As always, make sure to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs, for a chance to win one of two $100 gift cards to the shop!

My first project uses the beautiful and refreshing new Citrus Fields suite of products! I've never made a 5 by 7 card set before, but with the large Citrus Fields Stencil and Citrus Fields Embossing Folder, I couldn't resist! Please note: if you only make A2-sized cards, don't fret; you can cut your cardstock down! Making this larger card set allowed me to challenge myself to create a larger box to hold the cards, which turned out perfectly, thank heavens! ha ha!

To begin, I stenciled four panels using the Citrus Fields Stencil collection. I did each step on each of the four panels rather than stenciling one completely and then moving onto another, if that makes sense. I gave them all a spritz of Shimmer Spray-Sparkle for sparkle and shine and attached them to 5 by 7 white card bases.

For the sentiments, I used the Oblong Octagon Labels Stamp Set along with the coordinating Oblong Octagon Labels Hot Foil and Oblong Octagon Labels Die. I really love how the hot foil elevates the look; it gives a boutique feeling, but with handmade touches.

Two of the sentiments are embossed/foiled on Powder Green cardstock and two on coral cardstock for variation.

I made a belly band to go around the set of cards and envelopes, similar to what you would find on a store bought set. 

I found the envelopes on Amazon and they have a gold trim on the edges to elevate the set as well.

Let's talk about the box lid; if you're not into making boxes, you could make this as a card! The corners use a beautiful new set called Ciao Bella Borders, which I will share on another project today. I used the new Citrus Fields Die for the focal point; it's all cut from white and then colored with blender brushes and dye inks.

I framed the lemons with a frame cut using the Capsule Fixed Border Large and then cut using the beautiful Pretty Picado Die. I layered it onto the pinked layer that is cut using the Capsule Star Studded Borders Die and then some additional detail using the Capsule Filigree Borders Die. The lemons are arranged in the middle using foam squares for dimension. As I mentioned earlier, you could just use this portion for a card design, or even add the yellow portion as well.

My next project uses the beautiful new Coastal Cuttings Die paired with the Ciao Bella Borders Stamp/Die set. I couldn't resist using the Citrus Fields Embossing Folder again for added interest and depth. 

If you fell in love with the Best Bouquet Die, you'll love this as well. It's the same concept for arranging the cluster!

I love the color combination found on the assembly guide, so that is what I used on both cards.

Everything is cut from white cardstock and then I colored each flower/leaf/ etc. using blender brushes and dye inks.

The two cards use the two different options for borders included in the Ciao Bella Borders along with two of the sentiments. 

And now for something FUN! I absolutely adore this new Something Fishy Suite of products; so clever and cute! I've created a shaped birthday card using the Canned Die and the new Something Fishy Stamp/Die set. There is a smaller version of the can called Canned Lite. I didn't get a chance to use it on any projects, but that will soon be remedied!

I used green metallic cardstock for the "rolled down" portion of the can to give it some realism.

There are so many fun different sentiments in the Something Fishy Stamp Set; baby, birthday, celebration, etc. 

There is a die so you can create a pull-tab for an interactive card; that's also on my to-make list! So many fun possibilities! This concludes today's post, but join me again tomorrow for day two of full reveals! Don't forget to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs, for a chance to win one of the two $100 gift certificates!

Caly Person

Dana Kirby

Dawn McVey

Kelly Lunceford {you are here}

Laura Bassen

Laurie Willison

Lea Lawson

Melissa Phillips

Wanda Guess