The Greetery {District Twelve25 Collection} Noel Needleworks

Hello and welcome to week one of the District Twelve25 Collection from The Greetery! This week the team will be showcasing the beautiful products from the Noel Needleworks suite of products! This is one of those suites that completely captured my heart and I can see myself reaching for it all year long! Before I dive into the details of my projects, make sure you head to The Greetery Blog for all of the details on each of the products within the Noel  Needleworks suite. Also, be sure to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs, for a chance to win one of two Noel Needleworks bundles.

My first project for today uses the new 

• Capsule Quilt Shop embossing folder
• Capsule Quilt Shop stencil
• Capsule Quilt Shop die
• Capsule Quilt Shop Elements stamp set. To begin this card, I stenciled an A7 panel of Vintage Cream cardstock using the Capsule Quilt Shop stencil. Once that was done, I embossed it using the Capsule Quilt Shop Embossing Folder. I cut out the main focal piece using the Capsule Quilt Shop Die along with two corner pieces that I ended up using on the bottom right/upper left corners.
  

I set the pieces aside to get to work on the capsule frame. Please note: I did NOT cut the frame first, but rather did selective stenciling with the Capsule Quilt Shop stencil on a piece of Vintage Cream cardstock and then cut it using the Capsule Fixed Borders Large Die. 

Next, I selectively stenciled a panel of Sweet Blush cardstock to include the portion inside the frame and then cut it using the Capsule Basics Die and then embossed it with the Capsule Basics Embossing Folder. I layered the frame over the top with foam squares and then added the focal stenciled/embossed star portion with foam squares as well.

The sentiment, which is from the Capsule Quilt Shop Elements Stamp Set, is heat embossed in gold onto Scarlet Jewel cardstock and cut using the Capsule Quilt Shop Elements Die. This is the die I cut the star portion from as well as the corner details.

The final step was to stencil just the corners onto a 5 by 7 Vintage Cream card base and then layering everything on top using foam squares. I had the cute bow left over from details I was creating for my next card that I didn't end up using. It is included in the Ornamental Tag Die and I cut it from Antique Gold cardstock and adhered it with a small piece of foam tape.

This next project features the new 

• Quilt Block Builder stamp set
• Shortbread Shapes Rectangle Quilt Blocks embossing folder. I had a lot of fun with this card using some older favorites as well.

To begin, I cut out the individual "quilt blocks" using the previously released Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Die from white cardstock. Next, I stamped each block using the Quilt Block Builder Stamp Set. I will be the first to admit that it seems intimidating, but I was more than pleasantly surprised to see how easily these blocks come together! I was having a ball creating each one within the color combo I had chosen. Once the blocks were stamped, I strategically placed them one by one into the Shortbread Shapes Rectangle Quilt Blocks Embossing Folder. This is when the magic happens and they start to look like they are actually quilted!

Once that was done, I used the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Die to cut out the grid portion using Pure Poppy cardstock. I trimmed it down so it would accommodate the 6 quilt blocks and then added them with foam squares. I mounted this onto a panel of Ripe Avocado cardstock and then again onto Spring Moss.

The background was created using the previously released Checks Out Stencil on a panel of white cardstock and Spring Moss ink. I lightly stenciled the square pattern and then had fun adding in the different images into the squares using the Quilt Block Builder Stamp Set. This is similar to the Tile Style Stamp Set but this one has the cute quilt patterns....so, so cute!

The sentiment, which is from the Simple Holiday Sentiments Stamp Set that was released last year, is heat embossed in gold and then cut using the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Labels Die. I layered it over the top of the quilt squares with a double-thick layer of foam strips.

The foliage sprigs are cut using the Ornamental Tags Die from white cardstock and then colored using the same green inks as I used on the quilt blocks. I assembled them using liquid glue and then added some red "berries" for a festive touch.

Before I added the focal panel, I trimmed the stenciled background so it would fit on a 5 by 7 panel of Pure Poppy cardstock to ground the entire design.

This was such a fun card to create and I can't wait to explore this set of products even more! Sooooooo many possibilities!

My final project for today is an everyday card using the same supplies as the previous card. I used the stamping guide that comes with the Quilt Block Builder Stamp Set (I made this card first, so I was just getting my feet wet). I love the colors and it was so fun to make each block. I embossed them one at a time, just like I did on my previous card. It seems intimidating, but I PROMISE, it's not! I was having so much fun and it's actually addictive! ha ha!

Once I had the blocks all stamped and embossed, I got the background prepared. I cut a panel of Sweet Blush cardstock using the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Die and then embossed it with the Shortbread Shapes Rectangle Quilt Blocks embossing folder. I cut another panel from Ocean Tides cardstock, embossed it, and then used an exacto knife to remove the center portion so I would only have the outer frame. I added some white pigment ink to the raised portions and then glued it over the pink piece.

From there I was able to mount the quilt blocks with foam squares. The sentiment, which was created just like the previous card, but the stamp set is the Simple Autumn Sentiments Stamp Set. I thought this particular sentiment was perfect for this quilt card!

Next, I cut an A2 panel of Ripe Avocado cardstock and layered it onto an A2 card base with liquid glue. From there, I mounted the main focal panel using foam squares.

I had SO MUCH FUN creating with this suite and I hope you've enjoyed it as much as I have! 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 Noel Needlworks Bundles! 

Caly Person

Dana Kirby

Dawn McVey

Kelly Lunceford (you are here)

Laura Bassen

Laurie Willison

Lea Lawson

Melissa Phillips

Wanda Guess

The Greetery {Halloween Tags}

Hello friends! I'm over on The Greetery blog today with a fun, spooky project, but I wanted to share them here, too! I made some tags this spring that so many of you seemed to really like, so I’m back today with a spooky, Halloween version using so many of the new products included in The Autumn Edit Collection!

I made 4 tags in total using 4 different Halloween sentiments included in the new Simple Autumn Stamp Set. I bought 4 jack-o-lantern paperboard box/basket type containers and I plan to wrap them up with cellophane and a big bow. These tags will be the perfect accent to tie onto the bows! I kept the colors of the boxes in mind as I made my design/color choices and I just love how they turned out!

To begin, I cut 4 tag bases using the Golden Egg Die that was released earlier this year. I love this particular scalloped die; it’s the only one included in the set that isn’t an egg shape and it is perfect for all sorts of projects. I cut the bases from black cardstock and then embossed each one using the Wildwood Embossing Folder.

 Once that was done, I used a white pigment ink pad to rub across the raised portions to make the details pop. I also added the same ink around the edges for definition. I added an eyelet to the top of each of the tags along with a length of black baker’s twine.

The next step is to get all of the pumpkins cut and colored; I used the Bigger Autumn Botanicals Pumpkin 1 and pumpkin 2 and cut them from white and then used dye inks and blender brushes to color each of the pumpkins, foliage, and stems.

I really like how easy these are to assemble; the foliage gets glued behind the stem piece for security and perfect placement. Once they were glued together, I gave them all a spritz or two of Fossilized Amber Distress Oxide Spray for an aged, organic look.

I’ve had all kinds of bits and bobs on my desk from previous projects. Included in the pile was one foiled hexagon label so I decided to play around with the possibility of using it as an anchor for the pumpkin and sure enough, it was just the thing! I used the Oblong Octagon Labels Hot Foil and champagne foil on Vintage Cream cardstock to create the other three that would be needed to complete the 4 tags. I cut them using the Oblong Octagon Labels Die and then mounted them to the tag bases using black foam squares.

I used the larger labels for the taller pumpkins and then the smaller labels for the squat pumpkins. After that was done, I got to work on the sentiments. Each one is heat embossed in gold onto Ripe Avocado cardstock and then cut using the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Labels Die. I adhered them over the top of each pumpkin using additional foam squares and added a metallic pearl on the ends of each label. You could just stop at this point, especially if you don’t use the Halloween sentiments, but rather that autumn or harvest sentiments, but since these spooky, I had fun adding additional details!

I cut some additional octagon tags for the back of the tags so I could stamp another sentiment and a “to: from:” portion of the sentiment. I knew it would be impossible to write a greeting on the backside of the tag with the de-bossed side, so the extra label on the back was the perfect fix!

Included in the “bits and bobs” pile was a herd of ghosts, cobwebs, banners, and more, so they turned out to be just the thing to accent the tags. I did end up needing a few additional “specific” pieces, so they were cut using the Market Place Eerie Avenue Dieand then glued or popped up to finish off each of the tags.

I had so much fun creating this collection of tags and I know they will look so cute to finish off the packaging! Thanks for fluttering by!

 P.S. As always, if you aren’t a tag person, you could use this same idea for a focal point on a card!

 

The Greetery {The Autumn Edit} Release Day

Popping in again on this exciting day; today is release day for the beautiful The Autumn Edit Collection from The Greetery! Everything will be available for purchase beginning at 10 am EDT. I've had so much fun creating with this collection and I wanted to share one more card with you today. 

I just can't seem to get enough of the new Bigger Autumn Botanicals and especially this cute pumpkin. I decided to let it be the star of the show along with the beautiful sentiment included in the Simple Autumn Mini Sentiments. To begin, I die cut the scalloped background from Pinefeather cardstock using the Capsule Basics Die and then cut the center out with the same die set, but I used the Capsule Basics Stencil to help with proper alignment.

Next, I cut the frame using the Capsule Fixed Borders Large from Coastal Blue cardstock and then embossed it using the Rosemal Reflections Embossing Folder. I adhered it to the green portion with foam squares for dimension.

I cut two wreaths using the Magnolia Wreath Die from white cardstock and then added ink: Coastal Blue, Tropical Teal, Scattered Straw Distress Oxide ink, Garden Green (SU!) and then spritzed it with fossilized amber distress oxide spray. I set it aside to dry and got to work on the pumpkin.

I cut it from white and then colored it with Scattered Straw Distress Oxide ink, a touch of orange left on my blender brush, and the same green as the wreath. I assembled it with liquid glue and spritzed it with the same distress spray. I allowed those to dry while I got to work on the woodgrain layer.

I cut the background capsule shape with the same capsule basics die (linked earlier) from white woodgrain cardstock. I also cut a filigree border from Antique Gold cardstock and glued it around the edge.

The sentiment is heat embossed in gold onto a strip of Pinefeather cardstock and then mounted on a Little Linked Label. I had some of these made from a previous project (haven't shared it yet...wink) so it was the perfect touch. I hope you've enjoyed the past few days and are as excited about this beautiful collection as I am! Thanks for fluttering by!

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