Hey there and happy Tuesday! Laurie is here to share a project with you today, but before we get to that, just a heads up… It’s *almost* time for my favorite time of the year! We’re just about ready to kick off all of the holiday fun here at The Greetery! Later this week we’ll start sharing some sneak peeks of our 2024 holiday collection that’s coming to the shop next week Wednesday, October 2nd! Our 2024 holiday collection is called Fireside…it’s inspired by all the fun holiday-ish things you might do while sitting in front of a cozy fire. 🤔🤔🤔 Any guesses?
Now let’s turn it over to Laurie and more about her project…
Hello Greetery friends! It’s Laurie Willison here!
This latest release, Autumn Air, has a stamp set called Strength for Today that is absolutely beautiful. The sentiments are the perfect verses and words to send in the mail for someone who needs a kind word or a show of support or strength. I made a quick and simple card to showcase one of the sentiments.
First off, I used the Pierced Plaid Plate to create a simple background. I love the subtle detail in the background! Next, I lightly ink blended one of the Big Branches: Ruscus Dies to add a little color to the card. Using the Crest No 1 Die in gray cardstock, I stamped the sentiment from Strength for Today in black ink. To finish off the card, I added in some of my favorite clear drops!
You know I love clean and simple with lots of white space but I always love to share a few tips for adding in more detail:
- Add in a background stamp in a subtle color instead of the pierced plate.
- Use a layer die to create more depth in the background. Good examples would be the Postal Frame Dies, A2 Arches Dies, Crimped Frame Dies.
- Add in more detail with extra greenery around the Crest.
I am so glad you stopped by today and I hope you enjoyed today’s project! If you are inspired to create a clean and simple card, please tag me when you share over on Instagram! I love to see all your creations!
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11 comments
This is beautiful! I’ll save the date! TFS –
Lori S in PA
Can’t wait to see it all it sounds great!
A “SIMPLY” wonderful card Laurie. Finally, Christmas goodies will soon be here!
Squeeze lol 😆!!! I can’t wait ! I’ve playing with the calendar set still ! ❤️ 😍 Thank you Betsy for your beautiful designs ! Roasting chestnuts, marshmells etc etc etc
Such a beautiful card.
Excited to see the sneak peeks next week. I’m sure it will be amazing.
I’m so excited for the holiday collection. The name of the collection is wonderful. Can’t wait to see what’s behind the name. Laurie, your card is lovely ❤️
I love the simplicity of this card. I’m excited to see the Christmas collection
Just beautiful card! Thanks. And excited waiting for the new release…
I love this Bible verse! Thanks for sharing the lovely CAS card using this verse. As for ideas for your “Fireside” collection, maybe drinking hot cocoa while reading a book, opening presents with family, decorating the Christmas tree….
@Janetsisk- I love this Bible verse too. This is a wonderful way to make a favorite sentiment the “card”. I think it’s beautiful In it’s simplicity. TFS and for the extra tips Laurie.
Living in Fl. I’ve only had one fireplace and I never thought I’d love it as much as I did, so I’m really looking forward to the new holiday collection! 😊
Beautiful. Love the sentiment !!