Wednesday, April 24, 2019

The Greetery Launch Week-Day 3

EEP! I'm so excited for today's post! Have you heard the news that the amazing and wonderful Betsy Veldman is launching her new stamp company called The Greetery? I was over the moon when I heard the news and even more excited when she asked it I would help  with her first launch! I've got a lot of cards and photos to share with you today using a few of the new products; BotaniCuts Succulents dies, Terrarium Dies, Sentiment Suite: Thinking of You + Basics Dies! Before I dive into the specifics of today's designs, let me first give you some important information; you can find The Greetery blog HERE and the STORE will be going live at 10 AM ET on Friday, April 26th. There's a few other designers participating in today's festivities so you'll definitely want to head to their blogs to see how they've used these incredible new products!

 I had so much fun working with all of these amazing new products; as I mentioned before  I have a lot of photos and a lot of samples because they are just THAT fun! This was actually the last design that I made in the series, but it was so easy and fun, but I love how it turned out. To begin, I created an ombre watercolor panel and then dry embossed it with an embossing folder that I felt would highlight the amazing new Terrarium Dies. This is the smaller of the two and fits so nicely on a card front. 

 I also die cut the BotaniCuts Succulents dies out of watercolor paper. I assembled them without any paint on them at all. There are two sizes included in the set, and each succulent consists of 4 pieces. Once you get each piece designated to its rightful spot, they come together so quickly, hence the reason why I have so many samples! LOL! Once they were all assembled, I spritzed them lightly with a spray bottle and simply added a wash of a few different colors of green paint. I also added some purple to the tips of the smaller one for a little bit of contrast.
 Once they were all painted, which took me just minutes, I added some black paint splatters to both the background panel and the succulents. While the paint was drying, I got to work on the sentiment and the terrarium.

In my other samples, I kept the succulents within the designated confines of the terrarium shape, but for this one, I decided to get a little crazy and just design it without realism as a factor. I die cut the smaller terrarium out of specialty gold paper as well as once from white cardstock. I glued them together using liquid glue and allowed them to dry.


The "thinking of you" sentiment is from the new Sentiment Suite: Thinking of You set and is stamped in black on one of the new Basic Dies. Once I had all of the elements created, it was just a matter of assembling it all together. I added the embossed background to a standard top folding A2 cardbase using foam squares. The succulents are arranged with foam squares as well. The terrarium is adhered to the card using 1/ 8 inch ScorTape on the bottom edge. I bent it over the top of the succulents and added some liquid glue to the perimeter of the hole at the top and held it in place with craft tweezers to dry. This gave it a very strong bond and keeping it's shape. the sentiment is added to the card as well. A trio of sparkling clear sequins finish off this first design.
This photo gives you a little peek into what I have left to share with you. As you can see, I kept everything quite cohesive in my designs. Sometimes I see myself creating a collection of cards like a fashion designer creates a collection for a fashion show; most likely too much Project Runway! ha ha!


This next design just showcases the BotaniCuts Succulents WITHOUT  the terrarium. I love that they are so powerful on there own; so many possibilities.  The layout for this design was actually inspired by the back of the packaging that the sentiments came in. I wanted to give a nod to Betsy and her vivid imagination when it comes to both designing product, but also her great Graphic Design skills! Can we just talk about The Greetery logo? I mean, c'mon! It is pure genius if you ask me!

 To begin this design, I actually just created a long blended panel using Distress Oxide inks in the colors that I wanted to showcase in this design. Once it was done, I simple die cut the pieces for both the large and small succulents. Once they were assembled, I spritzed them with water and Shimmer Spray for some added detail. I love all of the variation in colors that you can get from the blended panel.
I did some black ink splatter on a piece of 4 by 5 1/2 inch white cardstock and then layered the sentiments using foam squares. I love all of the different fonts, sizes, and layouts of these sentiments. There is nothing that won't work for your particular design idea.

 Once I had the sentiments in place, I simply added the succulents with foam squares. The entire panel is adhered to a standard A2 cardbase. I added some sparkling clear sequins onto this design as well.

This next design, uses some more blended succulents, but this time just the smaller of the two and completely encased in the small terrarium.
This particular design is very controlled and straight but the addition of the ink blended background gives it the whimsy that I love!

 I adhered the terrarium on this card exactly as I did in the first card as well as constructed it the same. Both of these sentiments are from the Sentiment Suite: Thinking of You. There are quite a few smaller straight sentiments that complement the larger phrases to make is very versatile. 
The sentiments are all heat embossed in gold to coordinate with the terrarium.
This is the final design in the collection and uses the large terrarium die which is so amazing. It really sets the stage to let all of the succulents shine. 

The BonaniCuts succulents dies are so well designed; there are slits where you simply nest each piece inside the other to create these amazing die cut pieces.

I created an ink blended panel to create these succulents as well, just with different colors. If you do a search for "succulents" your mind will be blown with all of the different colors that you can find. All of mine are based off of real succulents. Nature is amazing!


For this particular terrarium, I removed the prism portion from the basic outline shape so that I could create the solid white portion in the back to really make the colors pop! 




 I did some color spritzing to the white portion with a blue marker to give it some added detail.
The sentiments for this card are die cut using the Basic Dies and are heat embossed in gold as well. I added some sparkling clear rhinestones here and there on the succulents to mimic water droplets as well as add in some sparkle and shine! I had so much fun creating these designs and I hope you've enjoyed today's post! Once again, I am honored and thrilled to be taking part of this amazing launch! Thanks for fluttering by!











121 comments:

Grams716 said...

I can't pick a favorite because i love them all! Beautiful colors, beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing them with us.

Linda C said...

Wow!! So many pretty cards!

Amy McCue said...

I like how you made the succulents actually look like flowers! They are so pretty!

Debbie said...

Oh, boy, Kelly, I was hoping you might join the bandwagon of amazing guest designers! Everything you showcased is beautiful! I am going to scroll over and over for awhile to take it all in.

Kim’s Stampin Patch said...

The succulents pop on your first background! Great choice. I love your card!!!

Darla said...

Beautiful cards! Really love all the colorful succulents on that last one!

Stephanie Clapper said...

Hi Kelly ! Yes, Nature is amazing & so are YOU! I ❤️ Your Project Runway! I can’t pick a favorite because each design you created is unique and BEAUTIFUL! And I have to add, I WAS OVER THE MOON to see you designing in Betsy’s 1st release! Today’s a HAPPY DAY! 😊

Diane said...

Very pretty cards. Love all of the looks and inspiration.

Amanda said...

Wonderful work. They all look amazing, but I am especially liking your choice of paper for the terrarium. It stands out so well while not taking anything away from the flowers.

Lori B said...

Your cards are all so pretty! I really love the gold terrarium-it showcases those lovely succulents so well.

Kristie Goulet said...

Awesome cards! They are all so pretty!

Marcia Hill said...

These are ALL absolutely beautiful Kelly...can definitely tell you had FUN creating with Betsy's new stamps and dies! I'm loving all your color combinations too...lovely, lovely cards!! :0)

Tami McBeain said...

Oh my goodness, these cards are absolutely fabulous, I love them all!

Niccole said...

I love all of your cards Kelly! You have made me want this die set! Thank you so much for sharing!!

Chris said...

Your cards are absolutely stunning! Wow! 😊

Joy Meadows said...

Such gorgeous work, Kelly! Love each one of your beautiful cards!!

Donna Oates said...

What a treat to go to your blog and see how many different ways the succulents and sentiment set can be used! Lovely cards and projects!

Isabel Z said...

Absolutely stunning!

Natalie Winterstein said...

Your projects are so gorgeous! Love the succulents and terrariums - so cool!

Cindy Otto said...

Your cards are simply gorgeous!

Sofia ;) said...

Wow!!! Beautiful cards!!!

jan metcalf said...

Kelly, I adore your Project Runway style!! A girl of the same heart! Your designs are fabulous, and the 3D embossing folder really sets off the sweet succulents! Thank you for sharing your inspiration!

Nancy said...

Very pretty cards, but the first one you show using the embossing folder as a back-drop is gorgeous, love how the design mimics the adorable terrarium, great job!

Marilyn M said...

Love all of these cards, Kelly! Great colors.

Melissa Sibert said...

Gorgeous cards, Kelly! We can tell you were having fun with this set!

Sue D said...

These are all so wonderful!

Susan said...

Your cards are gorgeous Kelly! I love all the detail you added to them - you are so creative!

Birgit said...

Oh my word, your cards are all stunning! You've totally outdone yourself using these beautiful new sets from Betsy. I'm in love with these succulents and your beautiful inspiration!!

Anonymous said...

Amazing cards, Kelly! Love the terrariums and succulents! Sue N

Jan P. said...

Absolutely beautiful cards!

Joan K said...

Love all your card samples. Thanks for including a sample where only the outer design of the succulent die is used. It will be helpful to watch Betsy's video using the terrarium dies to see how the inner shapes work with or without the outer design. Your first card with the deep embossing folder is a perfect compliment to the shapes in the terrarium!

Surekha Galagoda said...

Dear Kelly
Love all your cards. Love the design and the colors too.ntky waiting till friday to see teh full release.love and hugs

Scrapthat said...

So very lovely! Your cards were gorgey girl! TFS

BarbaraB said...

Oh my goodness; absolutely gorgeous! I love the use of gold for the terrariums. That was how I envisioned using them; I'm glad you did too. The blended succulents are a great idea and seem easy to do.

Jenny K. said...

So perfectly pretty...I love the variety of color used on each card for the succulents - lots of great ideas!

Annette Snyder said...

Amazing cards!!!

hulla said...

I love what you did with these. The colors are awesome!

inspiredbybarb said...

I am just loving these new dies. The succulents and the terrarium are great and must have for me.

Mary W said...

I can't wait to have a stash of beautiful cards like yours in my own stash. You show many variations and it makes my fingers itch to get started!

TLady said...

OH MY GOODNESS! I can SEE you had a BLAST on your "runway!" LOL LOVE EVERYTHING you've made Kelly! AMAZING, GORGEOUS WORK!!!! WOW!!! I HAD TO show my husband too, & he liked EVERYTHING AS WELL!!! SO MANY WONDERFUL IDEAS here! A SUPER JOB & THANKS KELLY!!!!!!!!! ;)<3

Cathy Y said...

Your cards are all so gorgeous! Can't wait to get my hands on these sets.

Barb Kirkwood said...

Gorgeous cards, love your colors.

Crystal O. Minkler said...

Wow!! Your cards are gorgeous!! I can see that you had a bunch of fun with these new products!!

Robin said...

Unbelievable!! Love the textures you created and the colors are beautiful!!

Pauline T. said...

I love all your projects but especially love the colors in the last card!

Karthikha said...

Wow! So many fabulous inspirations!! Each one is so pretty! :)

Susan Beauchaine said...

Susch beautiful cards!

Wanda Cullen said...

Holy moly, Kelly, these are all such gorgeous creations! You have really rocked these dies!

blaze said...

I love that my absolute favorite designers are helping Betsy launch her new little company! You've made very lovely cards that showcase these new products so beautifully!

Mary Holshouser said...

Fantastic cards.
Love the hanging terrarium.
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DGolly said...

Wonderful cards. Love the broad spectrum of colors. Thanks for sharing.

bzyPTmom said...

Wow, thanks for sharing your gorgeous cards--so many, all so different but all so beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

Jan said...

What great layouts and pretty color combinations you used! All of these are wonderful.

Leslie said...

I love all of your cards today! They are just gorgeous!

Esther Asbury said...

Such amazing cards! I especially like the background on that first beauty!

Cynthia C. said...

Can't pick a favorite of your cards, lovely!

Anonymous said...

I can easily see these products being used to create favors and cards for bridal showers, luncheons, birthday parties, anniversary, so many uses!
Paula I

MarthaG said...

So many beautiful and different cards to inspire me to buy these sets

acons said...

Oh my gosh, Kelly, these are absolutely amazing! The color combos are gorgeous on each one! With the lovely colors, backgrounds, great layouts and little details you’ve achieved stunning card perfection!

Martha Herrera said...

AMAZING CARDS! I love them all.
Thanks for the inspiration.

Andre M. said...

Your cards are a wonderful showcase of the new products, love the palettes you've used on each project. Thanks for sharing this inspiration with these fun products.

sharon g said...

Oh, I LOVE the purples. Your succulents look amazing!!!!!

Mutzy Mia said...

Kelly, these are amazing! It's so fun to see you joining this release. Love all your different samples. I think your first and last one are my favorites!

katrynka said...

As always, your card designs blow me away!! The idea to make a blended color panel and die cut from that... BRILLIANT! The embossed background goes perfectly with the terrarium!

Laura Jean D. said...

So many stunning ideas. Your creativity flows beautifully. Thank you for sharing your samples with everyone. So much fun.

Kathy Mc said...

Kelly, I’m thrilled to see you creating with Betsy’s new products, and your creativity is endless. I'm smitten with your beautiful blog post and incredible cards. You gals are not only inspiring me but teaching me lots of tips and tricks and colorful succulents. That Betsy is a genius making it so much easier for us to use her products as I was wondering how easy it was to layer them. Now I know!

Suzanne Russell said...

Wow, Kelly! these projects are amazing...even for you! I'm so glad to see your designs with this fabulous new line of products!

Janet said...

You have been busy! All of your cards are just stunning with the gold terrariums. I love the 3D embossed background on the first card - it is perfect for the terrarium. Thanks for the inspiration. :D

Sandy V said...

So many beautiful examples today! Thanks for the inspiration!

Natasha said...

Wow! SO many gorgeous creations! I really love how the embossed background goes so well with these images!

Kim Klinkovsky.My Kraft Kloset said...

Just stunning! Love your colors and designs. Just lovely cards!

StephH said...

Wow! You have been a busy lady using these two sets! Just wow! What beautiful designs! Have always liked your work and you on Betsy’s debut design team did not disappoint!

Vickie R. said...

I love the modern look of the first card, and that you cut the terrarium from metallic gold in your later cards. So lovely!

Anne B said...

Oooh, love the gold terrarium - just stunning!

Denise Bryant said...

These are all so beautiful! Love the colors and dimension!

Jennifer Rasnick said...

These are so beautiful!

Roxana B said...

All of your cards are just lovely! You have such a talent, Kelly! I love when you make "collections!" lol <3

Cyndi said...

Beautiful cards, beautiful colors. I love the BotiniCuts succulents!!

Christine said...

I love every single way you demonstrated to use these wonderful dies! Such pretty cards!

Sue D said...

WOW!! What an impressive collection of beautiful cards you created. TFS your talent and inspiration.

Katherine said...

Wow! Your color style is really inspiring. I’ll be excited to see your ongoing work with Betsy, I know it will be great.

Joanne said...

You made everything looks so easy to create dimension. Love your creativity.

Sandy C said...

Love the cute terarium dies and wondering how else to use them. I bet that some clever people will have some clever ideas!

Dawn Y. said...

Oh, Kelly! Your entire collection of cards is simply stunning! I can tell that you had great fun creating each succulent card. It's so wonderful to see my favorite designers together again! Thank you for so much inspiration today, Kelly! 💗

carol (krillsister) said...

Such a great collection. Love them all. Thanks for sharing how you adhered the terrarium.

ErinS said...

Kelly, every one of your cards are stunning. The colors are beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration!!

Kathy Dippner said...

Love the colors you used on the succulents. Your cards are beautiful.

3 Happy Crafters said...

Very beautiful projects with such pretty colors. Those succulents are amazing!!

Nancy Penir said...

Kelly, your cards are so beautiful. You've showcased this set to perfection! Have to give a nod to your photography expertise, gorgeous!!!

NatQuebec said...

Such gorgeous cards.

Kathleen said...

Great projects Kelly. The colors are so cheerful and fun. You are a professional!!

Rebecca Ednie said...

I thought the teal and green on the first card was so amazing but then I saw the other cards. The combos are all delicious!

Linda BL said...

All of your cards are outstanding! Like them all and could choose a favorite.

gardener said...

Wow! So much eye candy on your blog. Beautiful cards

see mary stamp said...

I really appreciate all of the info you provide on how you made your cards. They are all beautiful. Thanks for helping Betsy launch her new company. Your enthusiasm is evident and so sweet!

Miriam Prantner said...

So much gorgeous dimension on that first card and I am loving all your color combinations for those succulents!

tycodmom said...

Kelly, as always your card shares are stunning.

Betty Neville said...

Beautiful set of cards! Love the colors and dimension!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

The sweetest ever!

Lisa Dolson said...
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Lisa Dolson said...

Aren't those dies amazing? Enjoyed seeing your pretty projects!

karen said...

You have so many projects, and they just keep getting nicer and nicer. Amazing.

Bethany said...

My favorite is that first one! I love how you didn't need to put the shape directly over all of the succulants!

Melanie Ann MacKenzie said...

Wow! Stunning cards!

Cindy C said...

Love the gold on your cards!

Collette Justin said...

In love with the backgrounds you’ve chosen and the colors. I’m so excited for this set

Lizzie T a/k/a Wifelady said...

Gorgeous cards!

jengd said...

I was going to comment about my favorite of these but they're all equally stunning!

Jadestewart said...

I love all of them but I particularly like your out of the box thinking with the first one.

Karen said...

All of the cards are stunning, but it's the last one that's my fave! Love the gold paper you used.

Julie518 said...

You have really mastered those dies - Gorgeous cards today!

Heidi Gonzales said...

Wow! You definitely have given much food for thought with these stamps and die sets. Nicely done... You've outdone yourself!

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Amy C. said...

I love all the ideas you shared on how to use these new products! Definitely my favorite from the release!

Amy C. said...

I love all the ideas you shared on how to use these new products! Definitely my favorite from the release!

Amy C. said...

I love all the ideas you shared on how to use these new products! Definitely my favorite from the release!

D.Ann C said...

Oh, my goodness! One after the other of superlative beauty! I MUST have this set and MUST CASE your beautiful ideas!!

Anonymous said...

I love your style Kelly! Your cards are so pretty!
Sheila W

Lwardwallace said...

Really like the cards and the colors you used. Lots of inspiration for these great dies.

KristieH said...

So many beautiful cards! Gorgeous!

Kerry said...

Such gorgeous coloring and beautiful cards! I also really liked the embossing folder with the terrarium die on the first card.