Hi everyone! Thank you so much for joining us today…one of my favorite days of the year. We’re kicking off two days of reveals and projects to showcase this year’s autumn collection. We’re heading into my favorite crafting months and I couldn’t be more excited!
Before we get to the products and projects, just an advance heads up that Laurie will be hosting an Instagram Live presentation of all of the new products on Thursday, September 9 at 11:00am CDT, so tune in if you’d like to check it out! She has some extra fun planned today with some special guests! 😊
Below is a quick look at all of the new products. Click on the links below each product heading for more details and information, or click HERE to see all of the new products in the shop. (**Please Note: although the new products are visible in the shop, they will not be available to purchase until 10am EDT on Friday, September 10).
BotaniCuts Wheat die & BotaniCuts Ginkgo die
Click HERE for BotaniCuts Wheat die details ($17)
Click HERE for BotaniCuts Ginkgo die details ($22)
The BotaniCuts Ginkgo features pretty ginkgo branches along with a few individual leaves, no assembly is required. The BotaniCuts Wheat is simple to assemble, and I’ve put together a quick video showing how they go together…
Layered Leaves stamp set + die
Click HERE for Layered Leaves stamp set details ($18)
Click HERE for Layered Leaves die details ($12)
The Layered Leaves set is a bit unique in that the matching die does not have any additional border built in like is typical for our dies that match our stamp sets. In order to keep the delicacy of the branch, the matching die was designed without the additional border. I’ve put together a video showing the stamping for this set and how the individual leaves can be layered for extra dimension!
Grace Upon Grace stamp set & Grace Upon Grace hot foil
This verse from John 1:16 is perfect for fall, and we’re offering it in both stamp set and hot foil versions.
Click HERE for Grace Upon Grace stamp set details ($7)
Click HERE for Grace Upon Grace hot foil details ($14)
Pampas Grass stamp set + die
Click HERE for Pampas Grass stamp set details ($24)
Click HERE for Pampas Grass die details ($26)
Now for some projects! I have several projects today, plus at the end of this post will be links to all the Inspiration Team members also sharing projects today!
My first project is a slimline card featuring pretty leaf clusters made with the BotaniCuts Ginkgo and Layered Leaves sets. The Layered Leaves were of course stamped with the stamp set, the Ginkgo leaves were diecut from white cardstock and colored with my favorite method – sponged with Oxide inks and then details and shading added with colored pencils.
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The base was cut with the Crimped Slimline die, and the leafy bouquet was topped off with a new “autumn” diecut we’ll be showcasing tomorrow. I added some splatters of gold ink to finish it off and add extra interest.
Next is another slimline, again using the Crimped Slimline die as a base. This time I used just the Ginkgo branches – they are so pretty on their own!
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I layered both branches over each other at the top, then hot foiled the new Grace Upon Grace sentiment towards the bottom. I added just a few scattered ginkgo leaves and some gold splatters. It turned out so elegant, and is much simpler to put together than it looks – always love that!
My next card uses the same color scheme as my previous two card…I love how the dark background sets off these pretty leaves and sprigs! This time I used the new Grace Upon Grace stamp set to stamp the sentiment onto a panel cut with our Crimped Frames die. The cluster along the side was made with the Layered Leaves set, along with a few stems of wheat tucked in, cut using the new BotaniCuts Wheat die.
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To add some interest to the background, I used my Deco Triangles hot foil plate to add some texture and shine. I also added some ink splatters. If you’re wondering about the color combo I used to stamp the Layered Leaves branch, I used Brushed Corduroy, Victorian Velvet, and Rusty Hinge Oxide inks, with Versafine Clair Pinecone for the vein details.
Of course those pretty wheat stems are just begging to be bundled up with a big bow, so that’s just what I did for this next project. I grew up in rural North Dakota, where fall meant miles and miles of golden wheat fields, so wheat images will always have a special place in my heart!
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Cutting two batches of the BotaniCuts Wheat will give you a nice, full bundle. Here I also tucked in some hot foil leaves from a set we’ll be introducing tomorrow, and topped it all off with our Put a Bow on It stamp set and matching die. The background panel was cut with the Deco Frames die.
My next three cards all use a similar color scheme. I was loving the way our new Pampas Grass set looks stamped in warm shades of tan, orange, and rosy pink!
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My first two cards are one-layer cards that use our new hot foil sentiments – Grace Upon Grace, and a Let’s Have a Word: Autumn hot foil that we’ll be officially introducing tomorrow.
My hello autumn card uses the same color scheme, again stamping the Pampas Grass images directly onto a rustic white cardstock panel. Of course I couldn’t resist adding a few ink splatters to add some extra interest. I also did just a little colored pencil shading to the pampas grass images. The ink colors used on both of these are Oxides…Tattered Rose, Victorian Velvet, Rusty Hinge, Aged Mahogany, Vintage Linen, and Frayed Burlap.
My third card of the bunch uses the same color scheme, but this time I incorporated the matching Pampas Grass dies for more dimension. I also tucked in a few stems of “grass” using the new BotaniCuts: Wheat die. I love how this die doubles as grass if you omit the beards. So pretty to tuck in amongst other things! The sentiment here is from the Blessed Blooms set we released last year.
My final card for today again uses a mix of Pampas Grass images and blades of “grass” cut with the BotaniCuts: Wheat die.
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I stamped these lovely grasses in shades of green and tan, then layered them over a panel of watercolor paper with some loose watercoloring in matching shades of green. The sentiment here is from the Cotton Comforts set. The BotaniCuts wheat/grass sprigs add just the right touch of texture to the design.
That wraps up my projects today, but we have more in store for you!
Now that you’ve gotten to meet all of today’s new products and see them in action, you can “greet” them for a chance to win a prize! We’ll be giving away TWO $50 gift cards for today’s blog hop.
Read on for details…
- Comment here on the blog for one entry (one comment per person).
- Comment on our Inspiration Team Members’ blogs for more entries (linked below – one comment per person, per blog)
- Comments close Thursday, September 9 at 11:59pm EDT
- Winners will be posted at 7am EDT on Friday, September 10, here on the blog
The inspiration team has been busy creating with these new stamps and dies! Hop along to see what they’ve been up to (click HERE if viewing via email)
292 comments
Always love your examples, beautiful as usual!
Fall is my favorite season of the year thus fall card making is also a favorite. I love these stamps and dies. They are so realistic and pop right off the cards. I can’t wait to use them. Once again you hit the nail on the head with this collection,
So many beautiful cards! Leaf & Blade collection is very versatile, I can see making cards for all occasions!
Okay, I thought I really do not need any more dies- but I see I was wrong! I want them all!
What lovely fall foliage! I like seeing it used with past products. The wheat is my favorite!
Beautiful Fall products & absolutely love your cards!
Betsy, absolute stunning cards. I can’t tell you how much I look forward to your releases!! My husband, not so much!!!
Loving this Leaf and Blade release! Think my favorite is the amazing Ginkgo BonaniCuts. It’s so beautiful and unique — like nothing I’ve seen before.
WOW! Just as expected…. beautiful!
Your beautiful samples make your stamps and dies irresistable!
The pampas grass and wheat are just gorgeous together. So excited for the hot foil options too!!
These cards are soooo AUTUMN!!! I love them all and love the color scheme you guys choose (for everything you do!)
Such a lovely bundle and the inspiration is outstanding.
I am loving this release!
I love the wheat and ginkgo die sets! The pampas grass set is so pretty, too! Your projects are absolutely beautiful!
Oh, my! What an amazing new collection of botanical stamps and dies! Beautiful samples, too.
Love your fall designs…and the foil plate design.
Breathtaking! LOVE ALL of these stamps and dies!! I can hardly wait to start creating with these gorgeous sets!!
This release warms my heart! Your shading and layers are inspiring!
Love the beautiful wheat card!
The no-border stamps and dies create an elegant card.
Lovely new sets! I always enjoy your videos as well!
Lovely release, my favorite is the wheat die thanks for showing videos of how the dies and stamps work!
Beautiful, warm fall collection! Love it!
Such beautiful cards today! I love everything! Especially the Layered Leaves set!
These cards are so beautiful. A really lovely sense of fall.
Just stunning, Betsy! Love how you combine older sets with the new. Your wheat looks so realistic!
I think the layered leaves set is my favorite! Love all of the beautiful cards!
I love the fall stems especially the botanicuts! I especially like it when you mix it with older products.
I am in love with your Gingko leaf examples. Absolutely stunning!
I really love it all, but especially the wheat. I’m from Oklahoma and used to live near wheat fields…. The windswept fields are lovely.
Stunning! You never disappoint us!
What a great new fall foliage collection! I love all the looks and everything blends so well with all the existing products. Great additions to The Greetery line of products!
The wheat is so beautiful and REALISTIC!
Beautiful cards! Love the new BotaniCuts especially the wheat!
Beautiful! Betsy, once again you have brought joy to our crafting hearts. Looking forward to creating Fall cards…love the new wheat and gingko botanicuts. Wish I was into foiling as that touch is beautiful…am I weakening?
Beautiful new products! Looking forward to release day!
Betsy as always bringing us beautiful art. Is it Friday yet, I cannot wait!!! 😍
Gorgeous fall cards! I’m swooning!
Betsy’s designs outshine anything else offered for card makers. I’m in awe and this is a must-have collection for me because I love Fall!
Beautiful stamps and sentiment!
I am so drawn to fall and these do not disappoint!!! The wheat is so realistic!!!
Betsy your BEAUTIFUL card designs for these new Autumn inspired stamps and dies are so elegant! I love your videos and learn something new from each one! Thank you for the inspiration!
So beautiful! Autumn is my favorite crafting time too.
Gosh, once again, what a beautiful collection! So far I just love those Ginko leaves – reminds me of Philadelphia in the Fall! I can’t wait for tomorrow!
So very beautiful! I love the elegance of these cards.
The wheat botanicuts are simply marvelous, and I so appreciate your videos to show the ways to assemble and enhance the cuts. You are amazing!
As a former prairie girl, I must have the wheat Botanicuts! Gorgeous! I’m sure some other grasses will fall into my cart at the same time. 😉
Beautiful cards!
I’m longing for fall after seeing all these amazing new products.