Tuesday, March 24, 2020

The Greetery Fresh Air Collection Day 1 {Top Down Kind of Day}

I'm so glad you've stopped by today! Today is day 1 of the AMAZING new Fresh Air collection from The Greetery! I've had so much fun with this entire collection, and each day you will find something more to love! Up first is a fun collection of products that you're sure to love. I made quite a few cards for today's countdown because these little cars, flowers, balloons, etc. are just so much fun to create with! I'm also wanting to send out even more cards with the world the way it is right now; how about you? I sent out about 20-30 cards last week and I sure hope they brought cheer to the recipients! Before I dive into each card, you'll want to make sure to head to each of the designers' blogs to see how they've used these fun new products! Don't forget to leave a comment here for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to The Greetery shop!

Betsy has made this fun new set so versatile; you can stamp the outline around the card, leave it solid, or just use the outline and color it with your medium of choice. For my cards today, I used the solid images paired with the outline and just the solid image by itself on one further down. I also used the new Painterly Stripes background stamp to create all of the fun backgrounds for today's cards.

Another thing that I love about this new stamp set is that each of the sentiments has a coordinating die so you can die cut them to add anywhere on your design. The new Silver Lining die makes creating clouds a cinch as well!

For this card, I used both the flower image and the balloon image to really make the card fun!

I'm late to the party, but I've added some color penciled details to the flowers and the balloons on the pink card. I love the extra bit of dimension that it gives!

To begin, I just sat down and started stamping the bugs in an assortment of cheery colors! It is so fun to watch them come to life as each image is added!

I added some ink blending around the clouds on this design and only used diagonal stripes from the background stamp rather than turning it again to get the cross hatch design.

I just used black cardstock and pattern paper to give the look of the road. 


You can see the difference between the stripes above and the plaid on this card.

This card just uses the solid images and I popped the cute little driver inside as well. Isn't she just the cutest?

I layered the clouds and card onto a pink piece that was die cut using the Postal Frames dies. You will see in the coming days that these have been my "go-t0" frame! LOL!

I added some Crystal Glaze and Wink of Stella over the top of the balloons for some extra detail and shine. I had so much fun working on all of these cards for today's countdown! I can't wait to pop them in the mail soon! Join me again tomorrow for day 2 of the countdown!

110 comments:

Isabel Z said...

You are so talented! Thank you for brightening my day.

Lori Beseke said...

Bright, cheerful & fun cards-exactly what we need right now. Love your super cute cars!

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

Kelly, I absolutely love these cards!!!!!

Sandy C said...

Love your beautiful bright cards! Thanks for the inspiration.

Ms. Tamp said...

Great examples of how the color choices could look.

Rachel W. said...

So bright and cheery.

Marcia Hill said...

ALL of your cards are so CUTE Kelly...I can see why you created so many!! And that card is just too ADORABLE, whether it's filled with flowers, balloons, the little gal, or all 3! You did a great job...thank you!! :0)

tycodmom said...

Loving all the fun and cheery samples. Can you match my weather to your cards? I could use a 10 degree warm up in order to think about taking the top down.

Cindy C said...

So colorful! I love that little driver too!

Miriam Prantner said...

Oh how I love this new set! Your cards are so fresh and fun and summery, especially that first set of three, reminds me of a picnic!

Stephanie Clapper said...

Just “cruisin “ on by to say how much your beautiful cards gave me a cheery lift! Just lovin’ this release so much!

Karen said...

Your cards couldn't be cuter! I love all those sentiments, and you've showcased the background stamp wonderfully, as well.

michelle in mi said...

Love your bright & sheerful colors!

Marilyn M said...

What happy cards, Kelly! A treat in the mail.

Dot J Freel said...

I'm in love with the criss cross backgrounds! Beautiful cards. Wonderful new set!

TLady said...

SO CHEERY & JUST BEAUTIFUL, Kelly! I SURE HOPE Betsy has that "buy all" button, to relieve some of the "WHAT TO BUY" anxiety! LOL A SUPER JOB, & the YELLOW you've used, SURE HAS BRIGHTENED my day!!! ;)<3

BarbaraB said...

Oh my! All those cards are so pretty and colorful! Love what you did with this set.

buzzn2scrap said...

Happy and cheerful cards ! Love them all !

Michelle Sambajon said...

Wow! Your cards are so much fun! I can’t wait to get these sets and recreate your cards.

Mary Jo Stew said...

Cute cards. I like all the pastel colors.

Mary Holshouser said...

Fun cards. Love the
linear backgrounds.
thanks for sharing
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Anonymous said...

A lovely collection of cheery cards! I love them.
Carol b

Wanda Cullen said...

Kelly, your cards are so over the top amazing and filled with so many happy colors! Good for you in mailing out all the cards last week! You've inspired me to deplete my massive pile and do the same!

Karen Day said...

What a fabulous collection of cards! I can imagine how fun this set was to play with. Gorgeous as always, Kelly :o)

cengler@wbhsi.net said...

Your cards are "happy" creations! Great choice of color combinations. Thank you for sharing!

DGolly said...

What happy cards. Thanks for sharing.

Kailash said...

Such fun and fabulous cards, love all the colors!

Leslie said...

Loving this new stamp set! And your cards are so bright and cheerful! Love them!

Rachael B said...

Soo cute!

Debs said...

You have made me happy...love the cheery colors and designs.The little touch of black dotted paper is chic!

Connie said...

Wonderful cards, Kelly! So fun and light hearted with lovely spring colors that are so cheery!

Kathy Mc said...

Some people are going to be the lucky recipients of your beautiful, uplifting cards. Love the added touches, too, Kelly! Stay safe!

Karen M said...

All of your cards are so fun and cheerful! The polka dot road is clever and all those flowers in the cars are gorgeous.

Anonymous said...

This is like a cup of cheer! So sunny and happy, and perfect for the sentiments in this set!

Julie said...

I’m loving your use of blues and yellows - such colorful fun!

Mrsfish02 said...

Really sweet inspiration... Love how you stamped that stripe in both directions. Great idea. I am sending extra love out to all my people these days,it's hard to believe what's happening. Stay safe and healthy!

Margarita Navarro-Rivera said...

I love the backgrounds of your cards! Love. love, love that mint colored car!

jan metcalf said...

Your cards are adorable Kelly!!

Lucy Williams said...

Super cute and fun!

Lin said...

Such fun ways to use this new set - thanks for the lovely ideas!

Joanna said...

I love the lattice effect of rotating the striped background. Very cool.

Patt H. said...

Love these fun cheery cards! Makes me want to head to the lake!

Mutzy Mia said...

Your cards are just DARLING! My favorites are the three that you did with the background in the diamond patterns. These new sets coming will be so much FUN to use.

Anne B said...

Gorgeous bright and sunny cards, Kelly. Just what we need at this time!

Michele K. Henderson said...

These little cars look amazing! i LOVE how you've filled them with flowers and balloons! Adorable!
Warm Hugs,
Michele K. Henderson
crimsonowl@comcast.net

Sue McRae said...

Such fun and cheery cards!

Jan Elmore said...

I'm lovin' the new background stamp. So many options!

Melissa Leftrick said...

Love these creations!!! So happy and fun! Reminds me of Spring!

MoTurner said...

These are amazing cards which showcase these new products beautifully. Love them all!

Cyndi said...

Love your fun, colorful cards. That convertible is absolutely adorable.

LIZARD said...

Kelly, love your cards! I like how you layered them in different heights and such. Pretty colors. I have a fascination for VW Bugs, so it is so fun to see this release! Loving the flowers and the balloons!

Pauline T. said...

Oh my, these cards are adorable! Love your work.

Helen F. said...

Your sweet card collection is sure to cheer up everyone's day! This Top Down set is going to be used for so many card-giving occasions. Thanks for the lovely inspiration, Kelly :-)

Mrs. Flow3rs said...

Love all the bright colors. So happy and we need happiness.

Cindy H. said...

Busy lady! Your cards are all so beautiful, too!

Pauline said...

Fun and fabulous cards Kelly! Love how you used all the elements in Day 1 of sneak peaks! Thanks for the inspiration!

SavedbyGrace said...

Oh so pretty!! Love your little polka dot "road" Love all the colors you used!!

SHARON D. said...

These cards are so cheery & fun!

Allie said...

Thanks for showing us how versatile the background stamp is, Kelly! Loving that VW bug!

Pam said...

I love all your designs, Kelly.....you have really inspired me. So cheery and fun!

Larissa Heskett said...

SWOON!! I LOVE this NEW Set and the AMAZING Inspiration!! I LOVE them ALL, such BRIGHT and HAPPY Designs!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!!

Susan Beauchaine said...

Absolutely amazing cards! So fresh and fun

Diana Banash said...

Wow, such a bright collection of projects today! So much inspiration and these color schemes are like a flower shop themselves.

Jess said...

Love your cards so much fun and whimsical

Linda Hahn said...

Your cards always make me smile! Love the way you used the black and white polka dot paper as the road! This is going to be a fantastic release!

Judy Stiles said...

Adorable cards! Love this new stamp set!

MadeByMeghanK said...

I LOVE these ALL! The backgrounds are SOOOO FABULOUS!

Kris said...

Your posts bring such joy and your talent is incredible. What a colorful post today...all this delightful little cars!

see mary stamp said...

Such happy cards Kelly. Great showcasing of these beautiful new products.

Laurie Chilton said...

Wow!!!! Your cards are stunning! I love these stamps....so adorable!

Conniecrafter said...

so cute and fun, love the flowers with the balloons!

Sue D said...

These are all so cute!

Kate said...

Thanks for sharing all the fun ways to use that background stamp. Beautiful cards!

blaze said...

Your cards are so sweet and charming!!!

Sharon said...

Love your black polka-dot roads--so clever! Love the flowers and balloons!

nkm said...

OH! my Gosh!!! I love each and every one of these....oh that the set comes quickly!!

Marybeth said...

Kelly each one is , bright, happy and sure to bring joy to who ever receives them. Love the balloons!

Emma S. said...

I needed a lift and these cards did it! Love that car!!

Heather said...

Love all these bright, fun colors on these cars!

Denise Bryant said...

Awesome color combos! Love these fun, lighthearted cards! Perfect to brighten someone's day!

Rema DeLeeuw said...

Lovely assortment of cards!

Tanja said...

So many variations to a basic design, great fun!

Melanie Ann MacKenzie said...

What fun and happy cards. Perfect. Cheers.

Donna said...

Oh this stamp set is coming to my house- love your happy colorful cards!

Mary-Anne V said...

The background looks amazing with these flower filled cars. I also like the last one where you see the original image.

uncbballfan said...

OK, I thought I needed a mint green bug because of Wanda and Laurie, but I forget everything else when I see turquoise/aqua! Love your cards!

Luanne said...

These are all so cute! Love your bright colors and the black and white polka dots. Can’t wait to make some cute little cards of my own!!

Lisa Petrella said...

Wow! Love love love all of those colorful convertibles!!! These cards are so bright and happy and totally make me smile :)

Anneleise said...

Love the use of the balloons with the car. So festive.

Mirella said...

Love them in all the colours, but for some reason the yellow one really makes me smile! Fantastic designs, thanks for sharing, love the flowers in the cars!

Jayell said...

These are such great spring colours. Fun cards!

Heike said...

So pretty!

Marsha S said...

Wonderful cards! Love all of them!

Nandini said...

Gorgeous cards. I love the bright colors and clever sentiments. And the painterly backgrounds look great.

Stebbins Family said...

Such sweet cards. I really like the matching set and look at your rock the washi tape!

Papercrafts by Cindyellen said...

very pretty, sunny cards!!! i like stripes - and i like convertibles. i hope you are enjoying creating!!

Eve N said...

Each of your cards is so bright and cheerful. I love this little car and the sentiments that come with the set.

Colleen said...

I love that little bug and all the extra elements to make it different and special...awesome cards, Kelly!

Cheryl I said...

Its amazing to see all your cards together, they are so happy! And we need happy right now! This set is adorable and your cards are so fun!

Macimbalo said...

Love them all! Your backgrounds are stunning!

katrynka said...

As usual, your cards are fantastic!! So much happiness!! I need to get to sending some cards.

Cheryl said...

Wonderful!

Anonymous said...

I'm loving alphabuds and that adorable car! Great projects!

Colleen said...

So many cute cards, love all the details

JMN said...

So many cute and fun cards, love your inspiration. A fantastic release of products.

Holly Saveur said...

Suxh happy cards and colors..love it!!

Jewel said...

What could be cuter than a flower filled VW Bug? šŸ˜ƒ

Linda C said...

Your cards are so bright and cheery!

Amy C. said...

Your cards are so, so sweet! I definitely need this cheery new set.

Anne Lee said...

I love that you included both the balloons and the flowers in one of the cars! Feels very celebratory