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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I missed one day on social media and look what I was greeted with, only the best news ever. Starting businesses like this always turn into a family affair, so the best of luck to you and yours on your new endeavor. Looking forward to seeing the new designs, Betsy.
Have always loved your creativity and designs. So excited to see all you have coming our way😀😀
I am so glad to see you back in acton! I always loved everything you did at PT and now, wow, your own line! Can’t wait to see what you are up to!
Betsy- I am so excited for you and I know you are going to be very successful. Lucky us to have you continuing to provide your wonderful creative inspiration and designs. I can’t wait to see what’s up first!
Yay! I’m so glad that you will continue to design paper crafting products! I love your designs and can’t wait to see everything you create!!!
A dream come true for you and for your fans! So happy for you! Blessings for this new adventure!
So excited to see your new venture!! Yes, your monthly scripture stamps are still very much in use and what you are doing now is a blessing!!!! Thank you! and will wait for the opening!
Irene Talaasen
So, so glad to see you back and almost ready to go!! Blessings On You and yours.
[…] Hey there friends! If you’ve been following along the ride throughout sneak peeks with The Greetery through their blog, social media, or any other outlet, then you’re just excited as I am about this week! But for friends that are just tuning in, let me just quickly catch you up to speed. After years of designing products for stamping and cardmaking, my friend Betsy Veldman has ventured out to start her own company, The Greetery. She is incredibly talented and someone that continues to surprise me with her innovative designs time after time! If you’re interested in reading about her story, definitely check out this post. […]
CONGRATULATIONS !!!!! So happy for you on this new company. I have always loved your art.
Congrats on your launch and taking this leap of faith! I wish you good fortune in this new venture as you continue to do what you love.
I had been hopeful that we hadn’t heard the last of you from a design standpoint as you are one of my favorite designers!! So happy and excited for you Betsy. You are such a lovely soul and have amazing talent…grateful you share it with us all!
Hi Betsy, I just learnt of the Greetery through Laura Bassen’s blog, and ran over to check it out and congratulate you on this huge step with your own company! I’ve been an admirer of your art, and stamps, and kits, over the years, and I’m super excited for you and your new adventure! Good luck, and thank you for never-ending inspiration!!!
Dear Betsy
Hurah Congratulations. I am so proud of you. Dont look back move forward. if you find stumble blocks avoid them. You will win. We will support you always. May all your dreams come true. May our Father God give you strength and courage to achieve your dream. I am joining you from Sri Lanka and when ordering stuff online the shipping cost is too high for a person like me. Please when you have time look for cheaper shipping options for people like us. It will be a great blessing. Love your Logo and Tag line too.
Love and Hugs from Sri Lanka
Congratulations and best wishes as you launch the Greetery (excellent logo and tagline!). I look forward to all the new products and inspiration that will follow. May you continue to be abundantly blessed!!
Congratulations! So exciting!
Hello! I’ve come over from Laura Basson’s blog to congratulate you on starting this new venture! I can’t wait to see your first release – the sneak peeks are amazing! Best wishes to you, your family and your new company.
I just came across your good news. Betsy, I wish you all the best in your new venture. You have such talent and I look forward to following you at your new company and seeing and USING your new products. Congratulations!
I hadn’t visited your blog in quite awhile but you popped into my head just now because I needed a dose of inspiration. And lo and behold I was greeted by this exciting news. This thrills me because I consider you one of the most delightful and talented artists in the papercrafting universe. What a blessing you are to share your talents and ideas with us. Now I am so very excited to check out your product line and get treated to your truly special products. God bless your venture. I pray that it bears much fruit for you and your family!
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Betsy, I’m thrilled for you (and us stampers, too)! You have such great talent and you’re one of my all-time favorite designers. The products you have introduced so far are so fabulous they blow me away.
I was sad when I read on the papertrey ink site that you were leaving them because I love all your designs. Poking through pinterest lately I noticed a new look and company that I had not heard anything about. Well, I am so glad you followed the leading of your soul, because your designs are stunning. Can’t wait for all the out of stock items are back in so I can get on the band wagon. Congratulations.
I AM SO EXCITED TO HAVE FOUND YOU AGAIN!! I loved your products when you were with the prior company and am thrilled to be able to have more of your cool designs!!
Just found you. Looking forward to the future.
Where and how do I buy these lilies?
Hi Jeanene – The BotaniCut Lily dies are in our shop HERE, however they did just go out of stock yesterday. We have more on order and expect them back in about a week and a half or so. You can fill in your email in the form there on the product page if you’d like to get an email as soon as they’re back in stock. 🙂
Love the new releases!