The Greetery ~ where making and giving meet.
Welcome to the first post here on The Greetery blog! I’m Betsy Veldman, owner of The Greetery, and I’m so glad you’re here. As some of you might already know, I’ve been designing products for stamping and card making for awhile, and I am so very grateful for your support and encouragement over the years! Several months ago, after much soul searching, my husband and I made the decision that the best way to move forward was to continue to develop my product line through my own company. After a lot of hard work and preparation, we’re so excited that The Greetery is nearly ready to launch our first collection!
Our tagline here at The Greetery is “where making and giving meet”. I know many of you are drawn to this hobby for the same reasons as myself. I love being creative and making things – I believe the desire to create is inherent in each of us. There are so many different creative outlets that this desire can take (I’ve probably tried most of them!) but the one I keep coming back to is card making and paper crafting. I love how it provides a blessing for both the giver/maker and the receiver. What better way to provide meaning and purpose for our creative endeavors than to be able to bless others through them in the form of handmade cards and gifts! As my family and I work to launch and grow The Greetery, we have some exciting plans for implementing our “making and giving” motto.
I’m also excited to reveal The Greetery logo! The two “E”s form an envelope with a heart in the center, perfect for our company’s purpose. Us card makers pour our hearts into our creations – it’s like tucking your heart right in that envelope along with your card. 🙂 My husband sees the logo a little differently, though. He thinks it looks like two people meeting and shaking hands. I think that’s perfect as well, because I love how this hobby brings us together. What do you see?
I hope you’ll join us over the next few weeks as we get ready for our initial product release! Here’s what will be happening over the next few weeks:
- April 9-21: Product sneak peeks every other day here on the blog
- April 22-25: Four days of inspiration with projects, special guests, prizes, and full product reveals.
- April 26: The store portion of our site will open at 10 am ET and our first collection will go up for sale!
For now, feel free to take a look around – there’s not a whole lot to see just yet, but I hope you’ll keep checking back over the next few weeks as this blog starts to come to life through projects and product introductions! Behind the scenes, the store is nearly ready to go – we’re just putting on the finishing touches. It’s not live yet, so right now any links to the store will bring you to our password page. Our store will go live on Friday, April 26 at 10 am ET! In the meantime, there are a few ways you can connect with us…
- We’d love it if you’d join our mailing list so we can keep you inspired and in the loop! Signup form is at the top of the blog.
- Follow us on Instagram – our handle is @the_greetery
- Connect with us on Facebook!
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To those of you that have followed me over the years, again – a huge THANK YOU for all of your support and encouragement! I never would’ve dared to dream that this would become a reality without all of you. For those of you that are new, I’m so happy that you’re here and I can’t wait to get to know you better. I’m excited for all of what’s to come – the creating, the sharing, the making, and the giving!
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Oh my goodness, I am so excited! I got so happy when I saw your post about The Greetery and seeing that your beautiful designs would continue because you are one of my top favorite designers. Your style and designs speak to my soul and I love using them. I can’t wait to see more soon!
Betsy I wish you all the best with this exciting adventure! Can’t wait to see what you create!
So excited about this new adventure of yours! Wishing you all the best and cannot wait to see what beautiful creativity you have in store for us!!
Congratulations! I’m very excited for you and the stamping community that will be lucky enough to continue getting your designs. I wish you all the best.
Congratulations! I love the logo! I first saw it as two people, with one giving the other a card (the heart). Good luck on this adventure – the more crafty companies, the better!🥰
So incredibly excited for you and for all of us. More wonderful inspiration to look forward to! Wishing you every success in this new venture. (P.S. Just signed up to follow “The Greetery” blog via Feedly.
So totally happy for you. Yay
What exciting news! So eager to see what you have in store for us. I have always loved your line! Prayers for much Success! ❤️
Love you Betsy! Best wishes for your new adventure!
Truly thrilled for you and the rest of us who are inspired by you. Really looking forward to the “anticipation excitement” that the little kid in me enjoys so much; I’ve missed it. So thank you for that and for the courage to start your own business. That is brave and exciting. I love your mission statement and wish you all the success in the world on this new chapter. Blessings!
I am so excited for you! What a wonderful journey to start. Sending Lots of prayers for success. 💖💖
Betsy, I’ve drawn much inspiration from your beautiful creations. You have a signature style – so why not your own store? I’m very excited for you and this new venture.
Wishing y’all many blessings in your new journey.
Long Live Snail 🐌MAIL.👍
What a wonderful news to start the week! I have been following you since the beginning of PTI and was hoping that this was the new adventure you were going to branch out to. I wish you many blessings along the way and can’t wait to see what you have in store for us. I will continue to count myself in the group of #1 fans.
Congrats Betsy!! Best wishes with your new endeavor!
Tried to sign up to get your blog posts but it said your blog address was invalid. I will keep trying because I have always admired your cards and followed you before. We all need more stamps, RIGHT? Congratulations and may God bless you and your family on this new journey.
Did you use the signup form in the side bar? If you’d like to email me at customerservice@thegreetery with the address you’d like to use to subscribe, I can see if I can get you added. 🙂
I’m so excited for you – looking forward to your new creative blog and ideas!
I am so happy for you and excited to see what you’ve created! Can’t wait!
So very excited to hear such fantastic news! I love your logo and I can’t wait to see your new designs. I pray you and your family are blessed along your new journey.
P.S. This is my birthday month so I think I will splurge on some new goodies!! 😉
So exciting! Can’t wait to shop your new store, Betsy!
CONGRATULATIONS, Betsy!!! HOW EXCITING!!! I’ve been waiting for this! 😉 You have the talent & the heart to make your company FLY!!! AND I am behind you!!! I CAN’T WAIT to see what all you have for us! I was JUST thinking this morning, “time to look for a new company to buy from….” AND HERE YOU ARE!!! Can we put in some requests for product???? Let us know???? As for your Logo, I can see BOTH an envelope with a heart & the two people together reaching out to one another. 😉 It is PERFECT!!! MAY GOD BLESS YOU as you go forward in this new adventure, Betsy! I’ll be praying for you!!! 😉
I am so happy for you Betsy!!! You are my favorite!!
Congratulations, Betsy! This is awesome news. I’ve been following you since I came across PTI many years ago and have been a fan of your designs and style ever since. I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us. I’m happy to see that your new release goes live at 10am. Since I’m 6 hours ahead I don’t have to get up in the middle of the night. 😉 I truly hope you’ll ship internationally. Good luck! Ingrid from the Netherlands.
Let’s hear a big Woohoo!!!
Your name and logo say it all. I look forward to seeing more of your designs. Congratulations!!
Oh my goodness! I was just thinking the other day how much I miss you and your stamps, and now I am over the moon excited for you and all of us! Can’t wait!
So delighted, Betsy! This is wonderful news!
Oh my, what a lovely surprise for a Monday! I have followed you mostly from afar, but have always been a big fan and can’t wait to see what’s ahead and support you in every way I can. Love your fresh clean design on the website. (I see 2 people shaking hands) until you pointed out the envelope – so very clever. Can’t wait to see what’s ahead Betsy!
I am so excited that your products will still be available! Congratulations, Betsy!! I am just thrilled.
I am so excited that you are continuing to create beautiful products and projects! I love your style and all you do. Good luck in this new adventure! I can’t wait to see what is in store for us!
This is the best news on a Monday I’ve heard in a very long time! I cannot wait to see your gorgeous designs. I cannot wait to have some in my hands. And I cannot wait to send some cards made with your stamps! And I see two people reaching out to shake hands or to give each other a hug. So excited! Bring it on!
So very excited for you! Have signed up for the newsletter so I don’t miss anything! 🙂 Hooray for you!!!! And I adore your logo!
Congratulations Betsy! You had me with your logo…exciting time…love and much success…great to see you again…what an adventure…obviously I am happy for you…
This sounds wonderful. I’m so glad you are doing this. Can’t wait to see what you’ve come up with. It will be amazing!
Betsy, I have loved and have many of your former stamps & dies. I was so disappointed to see you leaving. So am excited to see you back with your own store. I’m sure this is going to become a new fav for all things stamping.
Congratulations and all the best! Looking forward to seeing your beautiful designs. (I love both interpretations of the logo. It’s perfect! I saw two people greeting first. The envelope part is genius!)
So excited for you and for the paper craft community! What wonderful news! Can’t what to see the great things to come!
So excited to see this! Wishing you all the best!
How exciting!! I can relate to every single thing you said here. I love your logo and agree that we send a piece of our heart with every card we make😘
Wish you the best amd I can’t wait to see your new products!
Fantastic news. My friend and I have been discussing you intensely for the past week and wondering what you were going to do next. We just couldn’t believe that there wouldn’t be something “special” coming up . . . and here it is!!! We wish you all the luck in the world and really look forward to seeing your products very soon. BRAVO!!!!!
Kind regards — Sally in France, Europe
I was so happy to receive your email about your new endeavor. I have purchased many of your designs over the years and was sad to see you leave PTI but now am delighted to see you get to spread your wings and own your talent in a whole new way. Many blessings to you and your family on your new company. Can’t wait to see your current designs!
I was so happy when I saw your news on Instagram this morning! I am looking forward to seeing EVERYTHING!!
Congratulations, I’m so thrilled you are doing this for very selfish reasons. I’ve followed you on PTI for years and love your work and inspiration. You will do great and welcome back!
Great news, congratulations on this new venture.
Looking forward to seeing your new adventure unfold.
I’ve followed you for years. Can’t wait to see your new business grow!!
Yay!!! So excited for all that is to come! Congratulations! And I love the logo!!!
Wish you SUCCESS! ❤️
I am so excited to hear your news! May the Lord bless you as you seek to do His will in this way! I will be praying for you and your family.
As a card maker for 30 years, there are many I have followed for inspiration, especially you. I too am passionate about making cards and gifts for others and I congratulate you on your new endeavor. I don’t have a website because I can’t seem to master the technology.
Congratulations! I have loved your designs for years and am really looking forward to seeing what you have in store for us next. It’s a huge step to go out on your own but, given your creativity, I’m sure you’ll be a success! Good luck! Looking forward to seeing the first sneak peak tomorrow!
Congratulations! Wishing you success.