Wednesday, March 16, 2022

The Greetery Breath of Spring Reveal Day 2

I'm back again today for day 2 of  reveals for the Breath of Spring collection from The Greetery! Thank you so much for all of your sweet comments on yesterday's post! I'm thrilled that you love the new release as much as I do and there's even more to fall in love with today! Today the team is showcasing 2 new BotaniCuts and the latest addition in the Curio collection! If you'd like a closer look at each of the new products in today's line-up, then make sure to head to The Greetery Blog for the official "meet and greet"! You'll also want to leave a comment here and on each designers' blog to be eligible for a chance to win one of two $50 gift certificates.

My first card for today uses the new BotaniCuts Crocus die collection! I absolutely adore Crocuses; the colors, the first flower of the season, etc. These paper versions look so realistic and they are so much fun to make! I simply die cut all of the pieces from white cardstock and then colored them with an assortment of Distress Oxide inks and finger daubers. I also snuck a few bunches of flowers created using the BotaniCuts Wildflower Mix dies using the same coloring technique. Each of the crocuses and flower bunches also has some colored pencil details to really bring them to life.

I prepped the card base by adding some Aqua Mist ink blending in the center with some Hawaiian Shores ink splatter for a speckled egg look; my favorite! Once that was done, I arranged the flowers and extra bits of foliage on the panel. I placed the "Christ the Lord is Risen Today" stamp where I wanted it and then used the "press n' seal" technique to remove the flower bunch while keeping the sentiment stamp in place. Once the flowers were removed, I placed the panel in my MISTI and stamped the sentiment in black.

I added glue to the back of the flowers and then added them back onto the panel, carefully removing the press n' seal wrap. The "alleluia" word is die cut using the new word dies. It comes with a shadow, but I really like the light and airy feeling that just the thin sentiment adds. I lost the dot for the "i", so I just used a small drop of Nuvo drops to remedy that! ha ha!

I added a trio of sparkling clear sequins to finish off this floral card!

My second card for today uses the new BotaniCuts Pussy willow dies! I actually die cut each piece twice so that I would have a lot of options when it came to arranging them. I die cut them from Soft Stone cardstock so that I would have that built-in grey color. The branch portions are easily covered using Distress Oxide ink despite the grey color. I added some Hickory Smoke and Copic details to the buds to give them a realistic look. I wracked my brain for a way to make them fuzzy; I even googled grey velvet cardstock. I also wished I had some grey flocking, but I don't! Maybe Betsy has something cooked up over on her blog?!? LOL! I wouldn't doubt it, honestly!

I didn't really have a clear idea in my mind when I set out creating the pussy willows, but I thought the leftover crocus buds and flower bunches looked nice with the branches so that is the direction I headed in. I stamped a few birds using the Robin and Wren stamp set to accent this spring design!

The sentiment, which I absolutely love, is part of the Springtime stamp set that was showcased yesterday.



I really do love how this card came together!

Last, but definitely not least, is this card using the new Curio: Spring Findings die collection. I had such a fun time inking up all of these cute pieces to create my curio box. I opted to use the Curio Divider Details II die for my box. I love that it has the option to die cut the pierced detail rectangles in the background. I found some Brenda Walton K & C0. pattern papers in my stash (hoard) that are just perfect for this project!

I decided to give the wood divider a "white washed" feel by adding some Fresh Snow ink brushed over the top. I also splattered the entire thing with some white acrylic paint for even more shabby goodness.

My favorites include: the snail, the nest and eggs, the blooming branch, Lily of the Valley, and the feathers

The entire "box" portion is added to a Kraft card base with some Fresh Snow ink brushed around the edges.

Thanks so much for joining me today! I hope you've enjoyed everything as much as I do! This really is such a sweet and special spring release! Everything will be available for purchase tomorrow at 10 am ET. Don't forget to head to the other designers' blogs to see how they've brought these new products to life! Leave a comment here and on their blogs for a chance to win one of the $50 gift certificates. Thanks for fluttering by!

 

121 comments:

Isabel Z said...

These will be cherished by the recipients!

Cathy said...

Stunning! Thanks for sharing!

patti said...

All I can say is WOW

Myrna said...

Amazing Cards! Just love this release! The new Botanicuts are AWESOME!!!

Kristie Goulet said...

Gorgeous cards! The new Botanicuts are awesome!!!

Melanie Ann MacKenzie said...

Simply stunning....no other words! Cheers.

Lori B said...

Fabulous cards Kelly! Love especially love the bird & pussy willows one.

JG Designs said...

Great cards but especially love the Curio card.

Kim’s Stampin Patch said...

They are all so perfect and beautiful

Frannie R said...

Your BotaniCuts Crocus flowers are so beautiful. I would love to see a video from you on your coloring technique.

Carmela said...

Kelly, your cards are a delight! Love the beautiful layers and colors.

Sue D said...

Beautiful Spring cards!

Donna Phelan said...

These creations are spectacular! The rich wood like design of your curio with all of its pretty details look fabulous! The sweet birds and Pussy Willows card is pure Spring! And your 1st card--oh my! I think that is my most favorite, perfect in everyway! AND I'll probably be singing that for the rest of the day....and I'm okay with that! Happy Spring!

Lynn C said...

Kelly, These cards are magnificent, especially the one with the diamond frame.

Julie Bitner said...

So pretty!

Angela Bear said...

Beautiful. Love them.

karen said...

Your cards take my breath away - I really love the second one in particular.

Em said...

I love your pussy willow card. They look so realistic and everything says Spring....even your added robin and wren masquerading as little yellow chickadees.

Vickie R. said...

Gorgeous projects! I love the little birds you added to your pussy willow card!

Luanne said...

Kelly, these are so stunning! You make me want to go craft right now! Those yellow birdies with the pussy willow sprays are genius. Thank you for enabling me! ☺️

I Card Everyone said...

Kelly, I love the way you've colored your Pussy Willows! Leave it to Betsy to find a way to make them fuzzy, right?
Every project is amazing - as always!
=]

Ryan Hungerford said...

I love the entire release. I especially like the new curio and the Pussy Willow dies.

TeresaC said...

Your Curio: Spring Findings project is delightful, Kelly!! Such detail!! :)

Mary Holshouser said...

Gorgeous cards. Love them all.
thanks for sharing
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Susie said...

Oh Kelly!! These cards are so gorgeous! I loved the use of the Botanicut Wildflowers (one of my favorite sets) That second card with the pussy willows and bird spoke of springtime so well - lovely card design.

Kari said...

Love this spring release! So ready for more flowers!!

Kristina Tolman said...

These are amazing works of art! My jaw dropped when I saw the pussy willow card! Everything is stunning.

Sallie C said...

So pretty, Kelly! Your designs are stunning!

Lin said...

Oh my goodness, what gorgeous designs, Kelly! I need it all!

Sheila said...

Just gorgeous cards, as always. Beautiful colors and layouts, perfect for this wonderful new release. You never cease to amaze me with your talent. Thank you!!

Wanda Cullen said...

You amaze me with all your attention to details! Your cards are stunning!

Shelly said...

LOVE these gorgeous cards. The colors are stunning and I love the fresh layouts!

Unknown said...

Absolutely gorgeous cards! I am in love with the shadowbox card. In one word: perfection!

Stacy H. said...

It was so enjoyable to slowly scroll through your blog post as each lovely card was revealed one after the other. I appreciate your artistic talents.

Marilyn M said...

Pretty, pretty cards, Kelly!

C said...

Just Beautiful! Especially love the Easter card. Had to read and study each fabulous design.

Jan Elmore said...

...the tweety birds...oh my, how stinking cute is that?

lindagk23 said...

Absolutely gorgeous cards! Love them all but the first one is my favorite. What a great release and I cannot wait! Thanks so much for sharing!

Susan Beauchaine said...

Such gorgeous cards. The crocus are stunning!

Mary Kay Ross said...

OMGoodness! Your work is so unbelievable and so, so gorgeous! The talent you have is unmatchable! I love these cards and this new release!

Pat Phillips said...

Lovely cards. I like how you used the frame in the second one - the colors and everything. Thank you!

Lisa Petrella said...

Gorgeous projects!!! Those dies have such wonderful details and your color choices are absolutely beautiful!!!

mel h said...

Love these, and very excited about the new curio additions. What about flocking them with white and tinting it grey with a copic?

Gayle I said...

These cards are truly amazing! I love the way you incorporated different BotaniCut flowers into a beautiful arrangement!

Heike said...

Thank you for sharing all of these beautiful cards! So gorgeous.

Cindy H. said...

Wow, I'm in awe of all your gorgeous projects! I couldn't pick one card over another as I love them all! Thanks so much for the beautiful inspiration!

Nancy Penir said...

Your cards are off the charts! (Whatever charts there are!) Seriously beautiful detailing on each card. So lovely!

Jan said...

I'm glad I don't have to choose a favorite from today's cards. They're all wonderful! You do such a nice job adding fun little details to so many of your designs.

sharon g said...

Every single card is a work of art. I hope that you love them as much as I do....they all look incredible. GREAT JOB

Miriam Leech said...

Kelly, your cards are spectacular, as always. I love that you used the gray card stock for the Pussy Willow! So much inspiration and beauty!!

Lisakinn said...

Just as lovely and inspirational as always. The bouquets are so pretty!

Marcia Hill said...

Oh Kelly...you NEVER disappoint!! Your cards are all absolutely BEAUTIFUL, but your Pussy Willow card is STUNNING!! Thank you so much for all the lovely, lovely inspiration yesterday and today...I can hardly wait to order and then play with all the new goodies!! Hugs. :0)

Denise Bryant said...

Gorgeous cards! I love the crocus flowers and the colors you used! Your curio card is lovely!

Becky Green said...

Ok, Kelly, you WOW'ED ME, with your first card, but then I scrolled down & saw your second card.....I GASPED! WHAT A GORGEOUS CARD! The color, the elements, EVERYTHING STRUCK ME with this one! LOOOVE IT!!!! AND OF COURSE, I DO love your other cards too, BUT THE SECOND ONE, made me GASP! LOL A SUPER JOB, AS ALWAYS!!! You're SUCH A PRO!!! ;)<3

Cyndi said...

Beautiful cards. I especially love the first one -- I think the gorgeous Botanicuts Crocus set may be my favorite from this fantastic release.

Marlene (cards4u) said...

These cards are absolutely wonderful!! Love your color choices and thanks for sharing your creative process : )

Marsha S said...

Beautiful cards! My favorite is the pussy willow card! Love the addition of the birds!

Barbara said...

Fabulous cards! Thanks for sharing.

Nancy R. said...

Your attention to detail in the shading and pencil is gorgeous! Beautifully made cards Kelly. Love the elements added in from other sets. Always inspiring!

Alretired said...

Beautiful and love the crocus card beautiful colors.

Mrsfish02 said...

Great attention to details...this release is so loaded with goodness! Love the Curio items, the fern looks so real. Betsy really does think of everything! Nicely done TFS 😍

Robin in TN said...

How fun it must be to make these cards! They are beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

Kelly S said...

Any card with new BotaniCuts AND the Wildflower Mix thrown becomes an instant favorite! Your little yellow birds sitting on the pussy willow branches is a stunner of a card. But OH the magic you make with those Curio sets, Kelly! WOW!

Connie said...

Amazing new spring flower collection!
I will have to indulge!
Kelly, you never disappoint to display the products potential.
Great work!

BarbS said...

I can’t imagine how blown away a recipient of one of these cards would be! My favorite is the one featuring the pussy willows and the Robin and Wren birds😍

Karen said...

These new products were just made for your rich color palette and fabulous layering! I love each and every card!

just me said...

So lovely! Love your addition of the wildflowers and extra touches in the curio box - wonderful details!

michelle in mi said...

You always create such amazing cards - your ideas are so inspiring. I wasn't going to order the crocus die cuts but your bird card made me want to get them.

Karen M said...

Really like the pussy willow/crocus buds/birds card. Great way to use them all!

Jade said...

Wow! I love your cards! They are masterpieces! Each card is incredible!!!! I love the details you added to each card!!! Fantastic colors! Thank you.

Carrie said...

I really love all three cards especially the Curio Findings card! Oh my gosh!

BarbaraB said...

Oh, my, my, my! Your cards are stunning! I love the colors in the crocus card and your spray with the pussy willow cards!

Kati C said...

All your cards are really lovely!! I just love the use of the bird nest, the Fiddleheads, Lily of the Valley and the snail!!! The crocus card is so stunning because of the color combination of purple and yellow. The pussy willows and birds are so sweet!!

DivaMom96 said...

Oh my goodness!! These cards are amazing! I am totally inspired!

Rema DeLeeuw said...

Love the cards with the birds!

Kathy VH said...

Lovely cards!

Evelyn said...

Love, love, love that crocus card. Colors are amazing. The other cards are equally beautiful. Can’t wait for this new release.

Leslie said...

Beautiful cards! I so love the crocus card!

MadeByMeghanK said...

Love, love, love that crocus card. Colors are amazing. All are equally beautiful. Can’t wait for this new release.

DGolly said...

What marvelous designs. Thanks for sharing.

Helen F. said...

Ohhh my, Kelly! All three of your Springtime cards are so beautiful. I am inspired to purchase every item you used to duplicate the second card with those sweet birds and pussy willows :-)

Jan in Tucson said...

Your color combos blow me away! ❤️

Kathy Mc said...

Definitely a Breath of Spring, Kelly, with every card you created! The chubby little birds with the pussy willows are a match made in Heaven, and the yellow crocus die-cuts tie it all together. Fabulous inspiration!

Rachael B said...

I love it all!

Whimsey said...

WOW-the dimension is off the charts on both cards. Beautiful colors!!

Cheryl said...

You never cease to amaze me with your designs. So stunning!

see mary stamp said...

These projects are just gorgeous. Your card with the birds - swoon!

Brenda Aplin said...

Wow!!! Just wow. These are stunning!!!! Love all of your cards..

Sandy C said...

Very nice cards. I have been drawn to all the cards done using the Curio:Spring die collection. That one is coming to my house for sure!

Betty Sue said...

These are beautiful cards! Love the one with the birds!

Kris said...

The cards today are breathtaking! You have such a gift and bring happiness to my day!

marymint said...

Stunning!!! all of them. Amazing talent!

Emma S. said...

Beautiful bird card and your samples are always spectacular!

roxej said...

Enjoyed your whitewash - thanks for the inspiration

AngelRegio said...

Love the new curio dies and your cards are gorgeous! This new release is precious, thanks for sharing your talent!

Renee L said...

Beautiful cards. Like the idea of the whitewash never thought of that. Thanks for sharing.

Rozy said...

These are such beautiful cards. I'm going to need to do some serious shopping tomorrow!

Cat Craig said...

Lovely lovely spring cards. You've really shown off this days release stamps and dies.

Kristen Snoozy said...

These are all so amazing but I love how you put the pussy willows on their sides to create texture in the background...so pretty

Pauline said...

Oh my, these cards are all amazing! Love the 2nd card with the birds and pussy willows. You always amaze me with your creativity Kelly! Thanks for sharing.

Valerie said...

Goodness! I love all the colors you used. I am especially inspired by your set of notecards--just lovely!

Rosemary said...

Your creativity and artistry never ceases to amazr me. Your cards are gorgeous!

blaze said...

Glorious designs!!!

Cindy C said...

you killed it again! Beautiful!

ESUE said...

gorgeous designs with the birds. thanks for sharing with us.

judy said...

Beautiful cards--I especially love how you added some of the wildflowers to the crocus card!

Sue McRae said...

Gorgeous projects, especially the curio card!

Stephanie Clapper said...

Wow, what a gorgeous post! I love each one of your cards Kelly! You gave me a chuckle when you said which curio findings were your favorite. I think you named them all! Happy Spring!

Mutzy Mia said...

What beautiful cards you've created today. The birds on the pussy willows are so sweet. Love the detail in the curio card. So much inspiration...thanks.

Anonymous said...

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Michelle said...


Aahhhhh……the pussywillow/petite bird/floral combo is gorgeous!!

RuthCM said...

Beautiful creations and inspirations using the Breath of Spring release. I love your card with the crocuses!

Lisa said...

Oh my, your crocus card is stunning! I love it!

Stacy Roberds said...

I actually did not care for the crocus dies until I saw your card. Fully fleshed out with two colors it is beautiful!

Lorraine said...

Oh my stars! Those pussywillows and birds are wonderful together. Love these!!!

Marianne Chapman said...

You are so very talented. I think this is the first time I have seen your blog and I am amazed. Anyone getting your Easter card with crocus would be so lucky. The colors and everything are amazing! Wow! I need to come here in my spare time!

Janea aka Naya said...

Loving these so much! Also love how the older sets mix and match with the new sets too!

Heather said...

That curio card and the one with the birds are gorgeous!

Betty Neville said...

These are amazing! All so beautifully done!

Becky S. said...

Wow, so many amazing projects and such beautiful colors!!

Dfrank said...

Love the birdies and pussy willows! Amazing!