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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How exciting and huge congratulations! I’m looking forward to all of the wonderful things you will share. I love your logo. First, I saw two people exchanging love, then I saw the envelope… it’s perfect. Wishing you much success!
Oh. My. Goodness! I’m so thrilled for you! You always design the most beautiful things, I’m so looking forward to your next adventure! Much love.
This is exciting news and i’m looking forward to your products, i have many of your stamps, dies and kits and am so happy i can get more. congratulations betsy!
So excited for you! You are so creative. I can’t wait for this to start.
I am so very excited about your new blog, your upcoming products, and basically everything Betsy! It seems like such a huge undertaking, but if anyone can be successful in the stamping/crafts/design business, it’s you. You were the reason I started buying from Papertrey and I believe I own all of your designs and stamps/dies (except for the paper dolls, I only have grandsons!). I am sure that I will be one of your biggest fans! Thank you Betsy. Stamping and cardmaking will be so much more fun with your products and ideas!
Very exciting!! Best wishes on this new adventure.
Oh Betsey, this is exactly what I’d hoped you would do! I am so excited for you (and for us). You are so thoughtful and caring with everything you design. I am so looking forward to following you along on this wonderful journey. Your tag line and logo are perfect and describes everything I have loved in the products you have brought us in the past and now those you will bring us! Best of love and luck as you move forward and know I and so many others are following you joyfully on this journey!
This announcement makes me so happy! I love your stamps, dies, designs….I buy everything you make. Wow, this just makes my day! I know you will be a huge success! <3
Congrats Betsy!!!!! So happy for you!
So happy for you. Great things always fall into place when you follow your heart.
What wonderful news. God has gifted you with so much talent. Thanks for sharing it with us. I look forward to seeing your new creations. You are one of my favorite designers. I always looked forward to your creations at PTI. May God bless your new adventure.
I was so very thrilled when I opened up the email from you this morning! I have been following you for a very long time and absolutely love your style and all of your designs. Your creativity has no bounds and I am over the moon excited to see what you have in store for all of your fans. I wish you all the best as you embark on this new journey. I love the name, The Greetery, as well as your mission. So looking forward to the first sneak peek tomorrow!
I am thrilled with your announcement that your beautiful designs will again be available to us. Will be watching for the new release this month!
I’m so happy for you, Betsy! And for us too. Your logo is very clever and sweet and I love your philosophy. Cheers to you and the hubs!
Congratulations Betsy. Very excited for your new endeavor!
Hurray!! Love the logo and your mission! So excited to see what you have in store for us. Blessings on your new adventure.
This is such wonderful news! I have always loved your products before! Wishing all the best and lots of success in your new venture. Love the logo also!
This is great news, Betsy! Congratulations on your new endeavor!
So glad you have found a forever home. Best of luck to you and your support team.
Very excited for you…can’t wait to see your first release!!
Wow!!! Congratulations, Betsy!!! I’m so excited for you and can’t wait to see your new line of products! Love the logo, too. So clever! I initially saw the envelope, but now that you mention your husband’s take on it, I can clearly see that as well. How perfect!! Good luck with the launch!!!
Exciting news! It’s especially nice that you’ll be able to retain ownership of your creations now, instead of giving that to someone else.
So excited to read your news. I’ve been lamenting life without Betsy! Your designs are my favourites! Best wishes on your new endeavour! Can’t wait!
Hi Betsy! CONGRATULATIONS!!! I’m so excited that I’m writing “Hi Betsy” on your own stamping site! I’m over the moon HAPPY 😃 for you! I’ve hoped you would consider your own line and yes said a prayer for you, when you went solo. Tears ( truly) of JOY! & I can’t wait for everything new to come. Speaking of your logo, at first glance I saw your (“E’s) as an envelope with a heart, evoking the love of giving. I’m signed up for emails and I wanted you to know, I finally signed up for Instagram because of you. True! And again, CONGRATULATIONS! Dreams really do come true! Hugs, Stephanie. 👏🌈❤️
YEA for you and for me. Double YEA!
I can’t tell you how excited I am for you Betsy, and also for me as I just know I’m going to LOVE everything at The Greetery! I have enjoyed your products for years and am just so happy that you’re continuing on with what you do so well! You have been so blessed and am so thrilled that you’re going to continue to share your gifts and talents! CONGRATULATIONS Betsy!! :0)
I knew it! Congratulations on your OWN company! It’s sure to be a smash with all your experience and I can’t wait to see your first product line. I’ve been so sad looking at my kits you’ve designed in the past and thinking what will this Christmas be without one of your totally awesome kits. Now I don’t have to worry. YAY! 😁
Betsy, I’m over the moon excited for you and your family that your dreams came true. You’ve got SO many followers I just know you’ll be successful. Love your logo (I saw the handshaking first but love the envelope idea.)! Congratulations and Best of Luck!
Such wonderful news!! Congratulations to you and your family for taking on such an exciting and heart inspired adventure. I have adored your creations for many years from afar in Melbourne Australia and am truly excited for you and wish you nothing but joy. Your blog post is an echo of my heart and that of many across the globe. Please offer international shipping as the rest of the world needs to be blessed with your unmatched creativity, eye for detail and inspirational spirit.
Yay!!! I was hoping for this. And I do love your logo – clever, clean, and simple!
When I read your blog post this morning, I teared up a little! I am soooo glad you’re doing this. It was the only way I could see you going because your talent was a huge part of PTI. Congratulations! And thank you! You made my day!
Congratulations Betsy!! This is such happy news!! ❤️😊
Congratulations!! I’m so excited to see your new products! 😃
I am so excited that you’re actually doing this! I can’t wait to see what you produce.
This is awesome news! I am excited to see your new company grow. I’m sure it will do well. I saw two E’s meeting in your logo but now I see the envelope, lol! I am looking forward to seeing what your have to offer all your loyal fans in your first release. God’s blessing on your new endeavor.
So thrilled for this, can’t wait to see your creations! I’ve purchased your sets for PTI, and have been a fan for a long time. Congrats on your new endeavor!
So excited for you and to see what you create for us!!
Oh my holy goodness, Betsy! You are amazing, and I cannot wait to see where this journey takes you! I am so excited for you, and for us crafters! You, and your designs have made my 8 years of paper crafting so much fun! Looking forward to many years of inspiration, and awesome projects! So proud of you! ❤️
Keri
Yeah for You! I love this hobby and look forward to your new business. Best of luck to you👏 Btw, I love your heart in the name!
Congratulations on your new journey!
YIPEEEEEEE!
Congratulations Betsy! I am a long time fan and can’t wait to see the results of your new venture.
Oh, Betsy, so happy for you! Can’t wait to see what loveliness you’re working on!
Hooray you you. I wish the best success ever!
Sending much love and admiration to you as you embark on this new adventure. I love the logo. Your explanation and your husbands explanation of the logo are both wonderful!
I’m so happy to see you continue to spread your inspiration and talent with us! You have been one of my favorite designers for years and I’m looking forward to your release!
Congrats such exciting news Betsy! Looking forward to seeing this month’s releasr!
How exciting for you and love the logo.
Congratulations! I wish you much success! I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us!
Betsy, you are so enormously gifted by God with creativity! I can’t wait to see what you come up with! Congrats on your new adventure!