Are you ready to meet more of our very first collection? Welcome to today’s Meet & Greet! Let’s meet today’s new products…
BotaniCuts Succulent Die
The BotaniCuts collection is a series of stand alone dies for cutting various botanical designs. This BotaniCuts Succulent set creates two sizes of layered succulent blooms. Keep it simple by cutting them from colored cardstock, or have fun experimenting with your favorite coloring method, such as ink blending, watercolor, markers, and more!
Approximate measurements:
large assembled succulent – 2.7″ x 2″
small assembled succulent – 2″ x 1.5″
Terrarium Dies
These stand alone dies cut adorable miniature terrariums. Fill them up with flowers, succulents, or any number of other things from your collection. The outer terrarium shape and the inner design are separate dies, allowing you to cut a solid terrarium-shaped layer, or use both dies to cut the more detailed design. These are perfect for creating shaped cards or shaker elements!
Small measures appx. 2.9″ x 3.7″
Large measures appx. 4.2″ x 5.4″
Sentiment Suite Stamps & Dies
Do you ever find yourself hunting for the perfect sentiment to finish your card? The Sentiment Suite series of stamps will cover the most popular card making occasions, with sentiments in many different layouts. You’re sure to find the perfect fit for your project, whether it’s a one-line sentiment that spans the width of the card, a small sentiment for a tag, or even the perfect saying to stamp on the inside!
The Sentiment Suite Thinking of You set has stamps for many different occasions, including birthday, get well, encouragement, and more.
Pair these sentiments with the Sentiment Suite Basics dies for a variety of layering options! The different banners can be flipped, turned, and rotated for lots of different applications. The set also includes a couple of small tags for even more options!
- BotaniCuts Succulent die – $19
- Terrarium Large die – $22
- Terrarium Small die – $11
- Sentiment Suite: Thinking of You stamp set – $15
- Sentiment Suite: Basics die – $19
I put together a video for you, showing you how the BotaniCuts Succulents dies are assembled, as well as how you can add color using ink blending. I’ll be sharing some more videos in the coming weeks, including one on how to watercolor the succulent dies!
Now for some projects! I’ve been about to burst waiting to show you today’s projects! 🙂
One of the first things I was dying to make with the BotaniCuts Succulents and Terrarium dies were shaped notecards. Here I used the small terrarium die along with the small succulent from the die set. Aren’t they just the cutest? They are simple to put together, too. I diecut one detail terrarium from white cardstock and attached it to a solid terrarium cut from acetate. I also cut a solid terrarium from white cardstock. I attached the two layers together by gluing the two top rings together to create the notecard. So fun! They *just* fit inside a gift card envelope (4″x2.7″ envelopes). The small tags at the top are from the Sentiment Suite: Basics die set. Some were stamped with a sentiment from that set (with a coordinating sentiment stamped inside), and some were stamped with the “for you” sentiment from the Hand in Hand set that was introduced on Monday. I also added a few leaves from a Bamboo die that you’ll be seeing more of tomorrow.
Next I have a few more shaped cards, this time using the Large Terrarium die. This first one is filled with a couple of the BotaniCuts Succulents dies, which were watercolored. I’ll be sharing a video in the coming weeks! Again here I used some leaves from the Bamboo die we’ll be showcasing tomorrow to fill in around the succulents. The sentiments and the diecuts they’re stamped on are from the Sentiment Suite: Thinking of You set and the Sentiment Suite: Basics dies.
This next one again uses the large terrarium die to create a shaped card. This time I filled it with blooms from the Fleur Impressions set we showcased yesterday. Again the sentiment and diecut it’s stamped on are from the Sentiment Suite collection. I love that there are lots of options in the Sentiment Suite set for how and where I want to place my sentiment.
This next project is one that I was really busting to show you! It’s one of those that once you finish, you walk around the house and show all of your family members, and then text a couple of crafty friends, because you know…you just can’t help it! 🙂 I turned the Terrarium dies into treat boxes filled with diecut succulents and…chocolate rocks! Ah! The succulents here were cut from colored cardstock (shades of green) and then sponged with ink to add some shading. The succulents are super quick to put together when you do them that way! I purchased the chocolate rocks from Amazon. They are so real looking (and taste really good too!)
I put together a video showing you how to turn the Terrarium dies into boxes. It’s pretty simple to do just by adding a side panel!
My next project for today shows how you can use the Terrarium dies on a card front. Here I used just the detail portion from the small terrarium die to cut a window in my card front. Then I diecut a separate small terrarium and layered it over the window cut-out. I filled it with flowers from the Fleur Impressions set. The sentiments are from the Sentiment Suite: Thinking of You set. One of the things I’m most excited about with the Sentiment Suite is the sentiments that are designed to go on the insides! I like to have something stamped on the insides of my cards when I give them, so I’m excited to have these. I like that you get just a peek of that inside sentiment through the terrarium cut-out.
And one last card for you today using the BotaniCuts Succulents dies. If you’re not into coloring, that’s ok! They look great cut from colored cardstock too. Here I cut them from shades of green, then just sponged some deeper green ink around the edges of each layer. I used them to surround an oval cut-out on the front of a card. The woodgrain patterned paper from my patterned paper stash was the perfect complement. The sentiment is stamped on the inside of the card, and it’s from the Sentiment Suite: Thinking of You set, of course. A few little sprigs from the Bamboo die being showcased tomorrow were used as bits of filler between the succulents.
Now that you’ve met today’s products, it’s time to greet them with a comment! Tell us what caught your eye today and you’ll be entered to win a $50 Gift Card! Read on for the rules…
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Tomorrow is our last day of projects and product reveals before the shop opens on Friday! I hope you’re enjoying the week!
302 comments
What a creative set and I love what you made with it.
Everthing is just amazing. Lots of ideas–great cards and projects!!!
What an amazing set!
Oh my goodness, I am in love with this set. I want to try all the different ways of making the succulents – ink, watercolor, colored paper…
These new succulent dies are amazing! They look so real! And the Sentiments set and dies are such basics – ones I will use over and over again!
OK, my mind is officially blown Betsy…ALL of your ideas for these succulents and the terrariums are FABULOUS and I want to make them ALL!! I think this is going to be an expensive week for me but I don’t even care…I just want to sit down with all of it and create! FABULOUS inspiration today!! :0)
What an amazing variety of goodies you’ve included for your first release, Betsy! The terrarium die is a wonderful idea, and I love all the examples you’ve shown us. Excited about your Sentiment Suites, too – a fantastic idea to have them all in different shapes and fonts! My list grows……..
Love the succulent dies!!! Can’t wait for Friday!!!
So many things that can be made from one die set!
Love the versatility of the succulents dies! They really fill a void in my collection, can’t wait to play with them!
Oh my, the succulent stamps & dies are adorable. Really appreciate your videos as often once I receive dies I’m not always sure how they were intended to be assembled, so the video is quite helpful. The slits for masking color is genius and not one I would have realized if I hadn’t watched your video.
Such creativity and design talent you possess, unbelievable!
These are soooooooo gorgeous! The terrariums and succulents are so innovative and beautiful. I love the sentiment set and dies, a staple for any card maker!
Those sentiments and dies are wonderful! Love being able to mix and match and your detail on the dies adds that extra special touch. Tiny tags are just so fun to add to a card or a treat box!
I absolutely adore succulents and these look so easy to assemble and you can color them so many different colors. The terrarium to put them is so darn cute. Can’t wait to get my hands on these!
I really like your watercoloring on the leaves…looking forward to your video on how you do it.
Being from Arizona, I love cacti and succulents. They grace my home in so many places. Imagine my surprise to find not only succulents but gorgeous terrariums to add to my collection. These will be must haves for me and I can’t wait to start sharing with my family as you did with yours!
Oh, Betsy, I am in LOVE with the terrarium and succulent dies! Those mini terrariums you made, with the chocolate rocks, are so special! Love them!
Your samples are just darling! Live the shape cards and hope there are more to come! The candy favor is precious and genius!
The botanicuts are wonderfully fun and that terrarium….. WOW! What a lovely pair!!
Simply fabulous….love all your beautiful creations!
I have always loved succulents and even more so after living in the California Desert for almost a year. I can’t wait to purchase these dies and to start my collection of your sentiment series!
WHAT? I saw the hanging succulents all bunched together with rocks included and said ‘what? WOW. Now I have to add this to my cart-Friday. What amazing gifts these would make for all the brown thumbs in my life and the green ones, too.
Fabulous new products. Love the versatility of the terrarium die.
You are a creative genius!
So very creative- as always! And so happy you are still creating beautiful stamps, dues, and videos for us all to enjoy. Thank you!
The sentiment suite and dies are perfect to finish cards.
Whoa, my heart just skipped a beat!!! LOVE these amazing succulent dies, totally drooling over my screen!!! Thank you for inspiration!
Wow, Betsy! What great cards from you and your team. I love how you’ve done the Sentiment Suite with inside and outside sentiments. I also love the detail on the dies.
Succulents are so cute and so popular right now. The versatility to make a card and matching treat holder…..clever! Love how you include so many photo examples for those (like me) that are creatively challenged.
Oh my! So cute, very inventive!
Another great day!
OMG, how unique and innovated. Love all the examples today.
Love yours and everyone else’s take on these sets. The water coloring is beautiful! I’m amazed by your chocolate rocks, though!
The succulent dies are genius! Love!
Amazing!
What a fantastic group of stamps and dies! While I love everything, I especially love those adorable little gift cards and the gorgeous terrariums with chocolate rocks – yummm!
I didn’t know I needed these dies but you did – smart lady! I must have them and they will be among the most used. I can see a whole lot of different times they will be used. NEED, I tell you.
I’m a huge fan of succulents. I had a big pot of hens & chickens in the 70’s! Can’t wait to get these. Also, I love that you’re making a series of sentiments that fit into custom dies.
Love those terrarium treat boxes, so innovative!
Yes! I have a crafty friend that does exactly that – shows that Aha! creation to her husband, then sends to me in a text and squeals with excitement – that’s half the fun of creating! Love all your inspiration, can’t wait for Friday – going to watch your videos now!
Wow!! Such a clever concept for the terrarium dies… love that you’ve shared so many ways to use it!
Wow! I love the boxes you created. You always amaze me with your creativity. Those succulents are perfect. I love the layers. And the terrarium looks great with your flower set, too!
Every post gets better and better!
Wow! These cards and dies are fabulous!! 😍😍😍 I have just got to have these!!!!
These projects are all so creative and lovely!
HOW ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL, Betsy! What caught my eye, was YOUR CREATING/THINKING OF EVERYTHING where these dies & stamps are concerned! LOVE the little slits for the succulents to help in creating/coloring! AND the little gift box you created WITH CHOCOLATE ROCKS! NEVER KNEW there were such things! LOL I LOOOVE EVERYTHING you’ve created, & what EVERYONE ELSE has created also!!! <3 YOU ARE SHINING BETSY!!! I NEED my sunglasses! 😉 My shopping list is getting LONGER!!!! LOL 😉
You are amazing! Treat boxes??? They are all darling – you are sooo creative and I love it all.
WOW! These are fantastic! Love your attention to details! Wonderful designs!
Oh my goodness, Betsy! Today’s products are awesome. And I didn’t think I would be as interested in the succulents because I’m more of a floral person (and your floral set is gorgeous). You and the other designers came up with some beautiful cards using such interesting techniques. Wow!
The terrarium cards and project are fabulous and FUN! So glad, Betsy, that you are sharing your talents with us!!!
Gah! Betsy!! You’re amazing- the chocolate rocks in a terrarium box are SO cute! I’m so happy you followed your dreams to start your own company, because now we all continue to see your wonderful creations!
Beautiful projects. Love it all. So excited for your release!