The Greetery {Fête and Fiesta Collection} Release Day + Anniversary SALE!

Hello and welcome, friends! Exciting things are happening today as you can see! The Fête and Fiesta Collection from The Greetery will be available today beginning at 10 AM EDT! You can find all of the information regarding the anniversary sale below the graphic! You can find the entire collection HERE, but links will not go live until 10 AM EDT. *****PLEASE NOTE: THE DISCOUNT WILL NOT APPLY FOR ORDERS PLACED BEFORE THE NEW COLLECTION GOES LIVE AT 10 AM EDT! *****

• Sale details:
• Sale starts at 10am EDT on Thursday, May 14
• Sale ENDS at 11:59pm EDT on Friday, May 15 (so TWO days only)
• Storewide, based on order total - 15% off orders under $150 or 20% off orders of $150 or more (USD).
• Can not combine orders to reach the higher discount threshold.
• Rewards can not be combined with the sale

My cute nephew is getting married in July and my daughter and I have been invited to his fiancé‘s  bridal shower later this month. The invitation is so cute; citrus-themed with orange, soft pink, and fuchsia! This new collection is just perfect to coordinate with the theme AND I curated her gift to match the theme as well, incorporating some of my favorites along with things from her registry!

To begin this card, I cut the base and the outer die cut portion using the Capsule Basics Die from Summer Sunrise cardstock. I then used the new Pretty Picado Die to cut the beautiful pattern. I rubbed a white pigment inkpad over the top to give it a soft look. I layered it onto the scalloped piece using foam squares.

Next, I cut the middle piece using the same capsule basics and then used the Pretty Picado Cutaway Sentiments Die to cut the HAPPY word. Once that was done, I used the Pretty Picado Embossing Folder to add the design. From there, I knew where to stamp the "FOR YOU" portion of the sentiment; you can see there is a place where there isn't any embossing. You can place this either at the top or bottom of your card depending on which configuration of a sentiment you are using.

Next, I cut a FRAME of Sweet Blush cardstock and used the same embossing folder and then glued it over the top of the Summer Sunrise panel using liquid glue. I added the sentiment portion using foam squares. I decided to add a few clusters of Hawthorn flowers to the top and bottom for additional feminine charm! A bit of glitter and a few sequins finish off this card! I love how it looks so intricate, but it really didn't take much time at all, which feels weird for me! ha ha! With that in mind, I feel like I might want to make her a coordinating set of notecards to add to her gift using these same supplies!

Thanks for fluttering by!

P.S. REMEMBER the sale won't start until the new collection goes live at 10 AM EDT!

 

The Greetery {Fête and Fiesta Collection} Day 1

Hello and welcome! I'm thrilled and honored to be here today sharing projects made with the new collection from The Greetery and helping to celebrate the SEVENTH birthday!!! How could it possibly be the 7th birthday? Time flies when you're creating with beautiful and inspired products! As always, don't forget to head to The Greetery Blog for the official "Meet and Greet" for all of the new products being featured today! Also, The Greetery is giving away SEVEN $100 gift cards to the shop, so make sure to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs for a chance to win one of those!

My first project for today is an A2 Arch Box all decked out with the new Market Place Celebration Street Die and coordinating stamp set! I'm in love with all of the new shop names and can't wait to use more of them! I chose to make the Good Thymes Garden Center and pack it with some herb seed packets to give as a gift!

On the side here, you will see one of the smaller buildings that feature the new Arch Box Mini Die. This die is perfect for the small building from the Market Place Mini Die and of course, for all sorts of other things!

I cut this building from Lilac Grace cardstock using the Market Place No. 3 Die. The side pieces, window frames, and top portion are cut from Spring Moss cardstock and glued using liquid glue. I cut the arch box from the same Lilac cardstock. I always like to cut the window openings as well, so I made sure to do that before assembling. 

As I mentioned earlier, the shop name is from the new Market Place Celebration Street Stamp Set and is heat embossed in detail white powder on Olive Twist cardstock and then popped up with pieces of foam tape.

The bunting, flower boxes, flowers, foliage and bike are all from the new Market Place Celebration Street Die....I can't get over the bike! So cute! I cut it from gold cardstock and black and then used mini brads to put it together. The smallest window basket/box is the perfect size to use as a basket on the bike!

The gold under the half circle detail on the windows is cut from the same gold cardstock along with the bows holding the bunting up at the top. I added stickles to the flowers for some extra sparkle and shine!

All of the pieces for the baskets, flowers, leaves are cut from white and then I just colored them with blender brushes and dye ink. The flowers are colored with markers so I could add a variety of colors. This mini building is cut from Ocean Tides cardstock, Pale Peony window shutters, and cream colored window frames. I added a coordinating sentiment using the Simple Spring Mini Sentiment Stamp Set. It's heat embossed with gold powder onto a strip of Pale Peony cardstock and then added with foam squares.

If you know me, there was no way I could just stop with one, so I got to work making the "Sprinkles Bakeshop"! I absolutely adore all of the shop names and can't wait to try doing the same thing I did with my Valentine's Day Boxes; I had fun creating coordinating gifts or things to tuck inside depending on the shop name!

For this shop, I bought a few bottles of cute sprinkles to tuck inside. It would be so cute to add with a cake mix or something like that for any type of celebration! 

This box is cut from Hibiscus Burst cardstock with Melon Berry window frames and Aqua Sky (C&9th) shutters. The bunting and shop name are cut from Pale Peony cardstock. The balloon strings are cut from gold cardstock and then the balloons are cut from white and then colored with blender brushes and dye ink. I added stickles to the balloons for festive shine!

I kept this building free of anything that would place is solely in the birthday category, but rather just celebratory!

It would be cute to add a gift card to a local bakery as well! The possibilities are endless with these cute shops!

My next project uses the AMAZING and FABULOUS new Pretty Picado suite of products! I kept telling myself it would take a lifetime to exhaust all of the creative possibilities with all of the beautiful new products! That being said, I did my best to try and showcase each (almost) of the new products. 

To begin, I used the beautiful new Pretty Picado Stencil Collection to create a colorful panel. I ended up cutting it so I could use it on two different cards, which I will share next! I used the center portion that was cut using the Capsule Basics Die as the focal point for this card. Please note, there is a spot for you to add the accent sentiment, like I did here with "For You". I stamped it black using the new Pretty Picado Sentiment Stamp Set. I used the Pretty Picado Sentiments Die and then stamped the "HAPPY" with an ombre look. I added it using bits of foam tape for dimension.

I used the Pretty Picado Die to cut the teal layer that the stenciled portion is inside. As I'm typing this, I realize I forgot to pop out one of the tiny holes (woops!). I cut it first using the Capsule Fixed Borders Small and then added the detail with the Pretty Picado Die. I layered it over another capsule shape cut from white to showcase the pretty detail.

The next layer is two of the new Pretty Picado Banners Die and then placed straight edge to straight edge. There are two different banners included in the set and I will be showcasing the other one on my next card.

I cut the coral frame using the Capsule Fixed Borders Large Die and then embossed it with the new Pretty Picado Embossing Folder. I rubbed a white pigment ink pad over the top to add the white to the raised portions.

The base is the same Aqua Sky color I used on the bakeshop and is cut with the Capsule Basics Die (linked above) and then embossed with the Capsule Basics Embossing Folder. 

This card uses the outer portion of the stenciled panel with some of the other products I didn't use on the first card. To begin, I stamped a large panel using the new Pretty Picado Background Stamp. You can see it in the center of the card and on the corners.

As I mentioned before, this card also showcases the second banner included in the set. It also uses the flowers that are included in the sentiment set and are cut using the Pretty Picado Blooms Die. This is one die I didn't get a chance to explore as much as I hoped, but I can't wait to experiment with it! 

I had so much fun creating all of these projects for day 1! Please join me tomorrow for day 2! Don't forget to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs, for a chance to win one of the SEVEN gift cards! Thanks for fluttering by!

Caly Person

Dana Kirby

Dawn McVey

Kelly Lunceford (you are here)

Laura Bassen

Laurie Willison

Lea Lawson

Melissa Phillips

Wanda Guess

 

You Color My World {Shades of Blue}

It's Teacher Appreciation Week and for day 1, they wanted the kids to dress up in their teacher's favorite color. My son's teacher's favorite color is blue, so I decided to whip up a fun card and tag to go along with a blue-themed gift as well. They had the teachers list some of their favorite things so luckily some of those things came in blue packages. 

To begin, I created the shaped card using the Paint Your World Die collection from Spellbinders. It appears to be retired, unfortunately, but I wanted to share my project here anyway and maybe it will spark some ideas with products you already own! I cut the paint palette twice; once from white cardstock and once from Fine Linen to offset it a bit for added detail and depth.

Next, I added some ink to a scrap of white cardstock in a few different shades of blue and then cut it out using the Simon Says Stamp Fancy Teacher Die. I cut the shadow from vellum and then glued it together. I temporarily positioned it where I would place it so I could do the stamping. I chose the "thanks for coloring in my world" sentiment and I love how it fits in the curves of the teacher word so nicely. I used clear foam squares to attach the teacher word and then got to to work on the paint tube and brush.

I cut the main portions of the tube from Spring Rain cardstock and then added some ink around the edges to give it extra color and depth. The metallic bits are cut using silver cardstock and everything is attached with liquid glue. Back when I got these dies, I bought the entire collection, so one of the die sets had the flowers and leaves so I added those to the paint tube as well. 

The paint brush is cut from Fine Linen, silver cardstock, and white with ink blending at the tip to mimic paint. I attached everything with foam squares. I wanted to add all of the main larger elements so I would know how much "paint" spots to add. I colored them with different shades of blue and then popped them up with foam squares. A bit of ink splatter finishes it off and then I added it to the shaped base using liquid glue.

I created a quick tag with some of the same elements to attach to the bow on the gift.

I added Stickles to the paint and flowers for some sparkle! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

The Greetery {Happy Mother's Day}

 

Hello friends! I'm over on The Greetery blog sharing a fun project for Mother’s Day! When the Silly Goose suite of products was introduced in March, I was telling my mom how much fun I was having with the geese and reminiscing about my childhood! I thought it would be fun to make a goose card just for her to give to her on Mother’s Day this year!

To begin, I created the gate because I wanted to make sure I chose the correct size frame/embossing folders, etc. to house the dimensions of the gate. I cut it twice using the Garden Gateway Die from Kraft Gray cardstock. I glued the two pieces together for a nice, sturdy piece and then added a bit of walnut stain distress oxide ink shading for added dimension and depth. The hinges and handle are cut from black cardstock and attached to the gate using liquid glue.

The next step was to get the stenciling done on the background panel. I cut a piece of white cardstock using the Shortbread Shapes: Scalloped Hearts Die and while I had everything at my fingertips, I created the card base using the same die. I like to use my MISTI for stencils so I can butt them up against the straight sides for a perfect matchup with each of the steps. Once the stenciling was done, I got to work on the goose.

I cut her from white cardstock using the Silly Goose Die and then added yellow/orange ink to the feet and beak. I glued them on using liquid glue and attached the wing using a foam square. The hat was colored with shades of blue and coral flowers attached to the ribbon. I fiddled with the hat until I was satisfied with the arrangement and then added a piece of clear tape to the back to secure it in place.

Once that was done, I got to work on the frame. I cut it from white woodgrain cardstock using the same Shortbread Shapes: Scalloped Hearts Die making sure to cut the middle part as well. Once that was done, I used the coordinating Shortbread Shapes: Scalloped Hearts 3D Embossing Folder to add the details. I added some old paper and walnut stain distress oxide ink around the edges and on the inside of the scalloped opening. I layered it onto the stenciled panel using foam squares for dimension. The gate was also attached with foam squares along with Mrs. Goose!

I wanted some additional flower and foliage so I used the Bigger Botanicals: Oregano and Bigger Botanicals: Hawthorn Die to enhance the design. I pulled them apart and used them in the way that looked best with the gate rather than keeping each cluster together. The finishing touch is a sentiment that is cut using the Silly Goose Sentiments Die and then stamped in black using the Silly Goose Sentiments Stamp Set. This was such a fun card to create and I hope my mom likes it! Thanks for fluttering by!

The Greetery {Spring Jardin Collection Release Day}

Hello friends! It's release day for the gorgeous new Spring Jardin Collection from The Greetery! I mentioned in my post for day one that I wanted to create some projects that were more unexpected using the Tangled Tulips suite of products, but I'm back today with a fresh project using it in the "intended" way! ha ha! 

To begin my card, I cut the frame from white cardstock using the Capsule Fixed Borders Large Die and then used the Tangled Tulips Stamp + Stencil set to add the design. Once the stamping/stenciling was done, I embossed it using the Tangled Tulips Embossing Folder. 

Once that was done, I got to work on the clusters of tulips. I die cut everything twice using the Tangled Tulips Detail Die from white cardstock and then colored the pieces using dye inks and blender brushes. I added some colored pencil details to the clusters and to the frame.

I used the Capsule Basics Die for the middle section and the outer background. I cut the middle section from white woodgrain cardstock and the outer portion using Lilac Grace cardstock. I also created a white card base using the same die collection. The  middle section also features a border that was cut using the Capsule Filigree Borders Die from Antique Gold cardstock.

I layered everything on the Lilac panel using foam squares for dimension. 

The sentiment, which is from the Tangled Tulips Stamp Set, is heat embossed in gold onto Raspberry Fizz cardstock and cut using the banner die included in the Tangled Tulips Die.

I added a generous sprinkling of glitter for sparkle and shine! I was happy to use this set in the prescribed way, but I did have SO much fun during the coundown showing how it could be used in other ways! Everything will be available for purchase TODAY beginning at 10 am ET! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

The Greetery {Spring Jardin Collection Day 2}

Hello and welcome back for day 2 of full reveals for the Spring Jardin Collection from The Greetery! I'm so excited for this beautiful new release and I have quite a bit to share today, but first, you'll want to head to The Greetery Blog for the official "meet and greet" and as always, make sure to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs for a chance to win one of two $50 gift certificates to the shop!

My first project for today is similar to one I created for the last release, but this time, I created little baskets rather than pouches! I love how these turned out and I can't wait to make a few more to add gifts and treats for Easter! You can see the pouches HERE and read about how I created them. I will explain the differences between the two, but I mostly want to focus on the new products I used on these!

Each of the baskets feature the beautiful new dies included in the Golden Egg Suite of products! I used the medium-sized egg die for these baskets along with the new filigree borders for the eggs! I cut the three eggs I used for the baskets from white cardstock and then I used blender brushes and dye ink, along with some ink splatter. I cut the filigree borders from gold cardstock and attached them with liquid glue.

These two baskets feature the frames that I showed yesterday on my windmill scene card. I had one leftover and decided to cut it to use on these two baskets. The other basket with the chocolate bunny  just has a solid frame with the Tangled Tulips embossing.

Each basket features one of the new Simple Easter Mini Sentiments heat embossed in gold along with the new Bigger Botanicals dies. I haven't used them all, but I've had fun with the ones I have used! I'll be sharing a few more ways to use those today as well.

This photo shows the basket upright; they flare out a bit because the handle stretches it out, but if you use a shorter handle, it might stay closed tighter. I actually like how it flares out because it looks more like a basket and I plan on adding treats and gifts in a cello bag to put inside.

This one features the new Chocolate Bunnies Die. This die has all of the pieces you need to create this bunny AND it has two so you can have the bunny face one direction or the other! I have another project showing the one facing the other direction so you can see.

One of my favorite things when I was a little girl was the beautiful and magical sugar eggs that people would have as part of their Easter decor. This card was made specifically with that in mind and I LOVE that all of the dies included in the Golden Egg Die make it possible to recreate that look! I chose to create a shaped card to really focus on that idea!

This Choclate Bunny is facing the other direction, but is identical to the other! Having both dies would also be handy if you're creating a tag or something so you could have it on both sides, or picks for cupcakes, etc. This little bunny is hiding in a nest of Tangled Tulips that were showcased yesterday!

I added glitter, pearls, and gold details {paper and embossing} to bring in the elegance of the sugar eggs. The sentiment is from the Tangled Tulips Stamp Set and is heat embossed in gold and then cut using the Tangled Tulips Die.

This was such a fun card to make and I can't wait to make more using different combinations of flowers, etc.

My last project for today using the Golden Egg suite of products is a 5 by 7 card featuring the Golden Egg Stencil collection! I'm obsessed with the beautiful results and it has an empty space for the largest egg included in the die set.

I used the color combination that was suggested on the back of the stencil package because it's so beautiful and not one I would have used on my own necessarily. 

I tucked a few of the new Bigger Botanicals behind the bow and another banner sentiment stamped using the Tangled Tulips Stamp Set. 

I'm switching gears from Easter to share a project using a few more of the Bigger Botanicals! I love this larger sentiment included in the Simple Spring Sentiments Stamp Set. I think this card could work well for all kinds of celebrations; new home, baby, new job, retirement, etc!

I made quite a few of these borders and I just love how it looks with the botanicals!

I used wood veneer cardstock for the sentiment and the card base. 

My final card for today is probably one of my favorites! It features the DARLING new Silly Goose suite of products! I was lamenting that I wanted to create with the goose theme, but didn't have anything in my stash! Cue this new collection! Yay! My wish came true and now I want to make all the geese things! I grew up when geese donned many a home, including my own childhood home, so it brings with it tenderness and nostalgia!

I used quite a few different products to bring this one to life! To begin, I created the frame with the Capsule Fixed Borders Large Die cut from a pretty blue cardstock. I embossed it with the new Tangled Tulips Embossing Folder and then rubbed a white pigment ink pad over the top. 

Next, I layered it onto the background that was cut using the Capsule Basics Die from woodgrain cardstock. I also used the Capsule Basics Embossing Folder and then layered the frame over the top. I wanted to add even more detail so I cut the smaller frame using the Capsule Fixed Borders Small Die from white cardstock and then stamped it using the Capsule Collection Valentine Border Stamp Set. This particular look goes perfectly with the geese theme from yesteryear and it makes my heart happy!

Up next is the thin embossed frame; this was created using the Sweetest Frames Capsule Edition Die and the Sweetest Frames Capsule Edition Stamp Set with gold embossing powder. I simply glued it over the other blue frame with liquid glue.

The mat for the cutie-patootie goose was cut from gingham cardstock with some hot foiling using the Capsule Borders 1 Hot Foil and champagne foil.

Once that was done, it was time to get started on the goose! There are a BUNCH of different options to create all kinds of different geese; I chose to use one with a bow around her neck and her cute wellies!

I'm planning on using this as a baby card, so I chose to use the "Mother Goose & Co. sentiment from the Silly Goose Sentiments Stamp Set. I added a few Bigger Botanicals here and there to finish off the card! This is my last project for today, but make sure to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs, for a chance to be one of the big winners! Thanks for fluttering by!

Caly Person

Dana Kirby

Kelly Lunceford {you are here}

Laura Bassen

Laurie Willison

Lea Lawson

Melissa Phillips

Wanda Guess