Betsy

Today’s the day that all of the new products from our Amour Market collection will go up in the shop! The new products will be available beginning at 10am EST – at that time you’ll be able to access all of the new goodies from the home page of the shop.

Before that, we have some winners to announce! We have two winners for each of our two blog hops, so four winner total.

If you see your name/comment below as one of the winners, please send and email to customerservice@thegreeetery.com and we’ll get your digital gift card issued asap.

DAY 1 WINNERS…

Sharon Gullikson from here on The Greetery blog…

Lynn S from Laura Bassen’s blog…

DAY 2 WINNERS…

Maxextra from here on The Greetery blog…

Carmen Nance from Lea Lawson’s blog…

Also, in case you missed it on our Youtube channel yesterday, the showcase video was posted…

While you’re waiting to shop, our January Lookbooks are ready for your viewing pleasure! It’s a great way to see all of the beautiful projects from the team.

Thank you so much for joining us for all the fun this week! We will be back on the blog next week, we have some videos to share! 🙂

Hello and welcome to Day 2 of product introductions for our Amour Market collection, arriving in the shop tomorrow! I’ll be putting together a showcase video today and will post it to our Youtube channel (and update this post) when it’s ready!

Also, Laurie Willison will be hosting a Live tonight (Thursday) on our Youtube channel at 7pm CST. She’ll be crafting and chatting if you’d like to pop in and join her!

Below is a look at the rest of the new products from our Amour Market collection. Click on the links below each product heading for more details and information (sentiments, measurements, etc.), or click HERE to see all of the new products in the shop. (**Please Note: although you can preview the new products in the shop, they will not be available to add to cart or purchase until stock is added on Friday, January 23 at 10am EST on Friday).

Shortbread Shapes: Scalloped Hearts embossing folder & die

We’re introducing another new suite in our Shortbread Shapes series! This set features a gorgeous scalloped circle/heart design surrounded by a beautiful frame. Very similar in concept to the Shortbread Shapes: Snowflake embossing folder and die released last November.

Click HERE for Shortbread Shapes: Scalloped Hearts embossing folder info ($14)
Click HERE for Shortbread Shapes: Scalloped Hearts die info ($28)

Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Hearts embossing folder

We also have a new embossing folder to coordinate with our previously released Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle die. This new version features the same fun tiles as the Holiday Rectangle, but with all sorts of pretty patterned hearts. Perfect for Valentines, weddings, babies, and any other heartfelt occasion!

Click HERE for Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Hearts embossing folder info ($13)

Simple Valentine Sentiments & Simple Valentine Mini Sentiments stamp sets

Rounding out our heart-filled versions of the Shortbread Shapes series, we have a couple of new stamp sets. Done in the same font as the Simple Holiday Sentiments & Mini Sentiments released last October, these sets feature all sorts of Valentine and love-themed sentiments. Like the original holiday sets, these two sets include the same sentiments done in different scales, and they coordinate wonderfully with the Shortbread Shapes Rectangle Labels die.

Click HERE for Simple Valentine Sentiments stamp set info ($16)
Click HERE for Simple Valentine Mini Sentiments stamp set info ($8)

Sweetest Frames Capsule Edition stamp set & die

Last April we released our Sweetest Frames set. It’s been a favorite, so we’re excited to bring you a Capsule-shaped edition of this wonderful basic! Just like the original, we have a stamp set and coordinating die. The die allows you to use either the inner or outer cuts (or both) for lots of versatility in creating frames, mats, and windows. There are two sizes of pretty bows included as wel.

Click HERE for Sweetest Frames Capsule Edition stamp set info ($16)
Click HERE for Sweetest Frames Capsule Edition die info ($19)

Capsule Collection Valentine Borders stamp set & Valentine Gallery Prints

We have a new Capsule Borders stamp set, this one with Valentine/Love borders. The sent includes two different borders plus a handful of sentiments. We also have a new pack of Capsule Gallery prints! This set is very much like the holiday set released last November, but with pretty love, floral, and postal images. Perfect for tags, card focal points, and more. These can be cut with one of the smaller dies from the Capsule Basics set.

Click HERE for Capsule Collection Valentine Borders stamp set info ($16)
Click HERE for Capsule Valentine Gallery Prints info ($9)

Capsule Fixed Borders Large & Small dies

In response to some customer requests, we’re releasing some fixed borders for the Capsule series. These dies make it super quick and easy to cut perfect borders. The large size coordinates with any of our Capsule sets the feature the larger border, like Rosemal Reflections (stamp set and embossing folder) and Thankful & Blessed. The smaller version coordinates with any of our Capsule Collection Border stamp sets (Floral, Holiday, and the new Valentine). These borders can be cut using the individual dies from our Capsule Basics set, but these fixed versions take the guesswork out of perfectly centered frames every time!

Click HERE for Capsule Fixed Borders Large die info ($18)
Click HERE for Capsule Fixed Borders Small die info ($14)

French Kiss Sentiments stamp set & die

This next set features love and Valentine sentiments with a French twist! Done in a beautiful font combo, this set is perfect for Valentine’s Day, weddings, anniversaries, or just to say “I love you”.

Click HERE for French Kiss Sentiments stamp set info ($19)
Click HERE for French Kiss Sentiments die info ($30)

Let’s get to some projects!

First up is probably my favorite little ensemble from the release! It uses the new Shortbread Shapes Scalloped Hearts embossing folder and die, paired with a few previously released items. While these sets feature hearts prominently, they definitely don’t need to be tucked away after Valentine’s day! They are perfect for weddings, babies, birthdays, and more. This ensemble will be perfect for an upcoming wedding this summer.

The card is a shaped card, created with the new Shortbread Shapes Scalloped Hearts die and embossing folder. I layered it over a Rosemal Reflections frame as well for lots of dimension. The frames were cut from woodgrain cardstock, embossed with the embossing folders, then sponged with dark brown ink to really bring out the embossing.

The pretty floral bouquet was created with the Best Bouquet Details die. I added bows to the frame as well, which were cut using the bow dies included in the Shortbread Shapes: Scalloped Hearts die. The “congratulations” sentiment is from the All Occasion Script Sentiments set and cut with the coordinating die.

I created a couple of coordinating pieces – a smaller shaped card/tag that was creating using the scalloped center from the Shortbread Shapes: Scalloped Hearts die and embossing folder.

I attached the embossed piece to a base of the same shape that was created by cutting that scalloped circle from a piece of folded cardstock. The flowers are again from the Best Bouquet Details die. I added a hanger to the top using the Hang it Up die. The sentiment here is from the new French Kiss Sentiments set, cut with the matching die.

To finish up the little project ensemble, I created a pretty tag. This floral print was the inspiration for the color combo in my diecut floral boquets.

This pretty floral print is included in the Capsule Valentine Gallery prints. I diecut it using the Capsule Basics die and added a Filigree Frames border and Hang it Up hanger to the top. The embossed heart in the center was cut with the Shortbread Shapes: Scalloped Hearts die and embossed with the matching embossing folder.

Next up I have several Valentine projects using the new Shortbread Shapes goodies!

First is a set of cards and tags, using both of the new Shortbread sets.

This first one uses the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle die (previously released), which coordinates with the new Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Hearts embossing folder. I pulled out my Piped Sentiments: Sweet die to diecut that pretty word, then added the rest of the sentiment using the new Simple Valentine Sentiments set, stamped onto a Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Labels diecut. I added a few heart accents, which were cut with the new Whole-Hearted die and embossed with the new Coquette Hearts embossing folder. I had a few Best Bouquet Details diecuts lying on my desk, so I snipped them apart and added some little sprigs to the hearts.

The round version of course uses the new Shortbread Shapes: Scalloped Hearts die and embossing folder. I used all of the same supplies as the square version. One more thing to note is that I sprinkled these with Sno-Flock powder to give them a flour-y glittery look.

The matching tags are just like the ones I created for the holidays. Sometimes it’s great to have the thinking and planning already done, and all that’s left is just the fun of creating! These use the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle die to cut the tiles/grid, which was then embossed with the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Hearts embossing folder. So easy to snip them apart and add them to the tags, which were cut with the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Labels die. The sentiments are from the Simple Valentine Mini Sentiments set.

This next one uses the Shortbread Shapes: Scalloped Hearts embossing folder and die to create a larger 5×7″ shaped card. This was so simple and easy to create – the embossing does all of the work!

I didn’t feel the need to add a lot, I used the largest heart from the Coquette Hearts embossing folder (cut with the Whole-Hearted die) and layered it over the scalloped circle from the Shortbread Shapes: Scalloped Hearts set, layered over a shaped base cut with the largest die from the set. I stamped and heat embossed the “be mine” sentiment from the Simple Valentine Mini Sentiments set. As a finishing touch I grabbed a little heart banner and bows from the Market Place: Lover’s Lane die and strung it across the heart.

I diecut and embossed a bunch of both the Shortbread Scalloped and Rectangle Hearts and had fun just experimenting with different layering possibilities with the two, as well as the Coquette Hearts. I have a whole bin of them just waiting to be used up! This next one layers the Shortbread Shapes: Scalloped Hearts circle over a Rectangle Hearts base for a different possibility.

Again, super easy, I let the embossing do all the work! I did brush over the embossing with a white ink pad to bring out the design even more and add interest. The bow was cut with the Shortbread Shapes: Scalloped Hearts die. The sentiment is from Simple Valentine Sentiments, stamped onto a Shortbread Shapes Rectangle Labels die.

The Shortbread Shapes: Scalloped Hearts die also includes several small heart dies. I had so much fun playing with those as well! Here I diecut a bunch and embossed them with the embossing folder, then lined them all up on an A2 card base, popping them up with foam dots for lots of fun dimension.

I love the “queen of hearts” vibe on this one! And all the texture! The sentiment is from the Simple Valentine Sentiments set, stamped onto a Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Label diecut.

Before I tear myself away from the Shortbread Shapes goodies, one more for you! This time a soft and pretty baby card. I used the embossing folder to emboss the background panel, then layered a pretty diecut frame, which was cut using the Scalloped Hearts die and embossed with the same embossing folder.

Layered under that pretty frame is a floral panel that was created using the new Bitty Blooming Hearts set. I framed it with the Diamond Foliage die, cut from a super soft green cardstock. Tip: the Diamond Foliage die isn’t quite wide enough to completely cover the opening of the Scalloped Hearts frame, but I cheated by adding some of the individual little foliage cuts that are included with the die to extend the edges on the sides. Easy fix! The sentiment was stamped onto a Rectangle Labels diecut using the Folk Heart Sentiments stamp set. I also layered a heart tile from the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Hearts set.

Up next I have several projects that use all of the new Capsule goodies!

First up is a pretty set of Capsule-shaped cards. The pretty wavy frame was created by combining our Capsule Basics die with the new Sweetest Frames: Capsule Edition stamp set and matching die. Love that pretty, feminine touch!

I stamped the larger Sweetest frame from the set onto the largest Capsule die and heat embossed it with gold, then cut out the interior using the Sweetest Frames die. In the interior of each card is a pretty floral print, which was again done using the new Bitty Blooming Hearts stamp + stencil. I used shades of red, pink and burgundy. I framed the florals with the new Diamond Hearts die, cut from velvet paper for a pretty, tactile addition!

The sentiments were all stamped using the new Simple Valentine Mini Sentiments set. These sentiments fit nicely on the Little Linked Labels, which gives them such an elegant look, especially with the embossing, done using the matching Little Linked Labels embossing folder.The bows at the top of each were also stamped and cut with the Sweetest Frames Capsule set.

Next is a pair of smaller Capsule cards using the new Sweetest Frames paired with the new Capsule Valentine Borders stamp set. I love, love, love mixing and layering all of the different Capsule products…there are so many different combos you can create by combining all of the various products from our Capsule line. It seems like I’m always finding fun new combos! To cut the borders here on which to stamp the Valentine borders, I used the new small Capsule Fixed Border die…I love how quick and easy it makes it to cut these perfect borders!

I used foam adhesive to attach all of the layers for lots of fun dimension. Bottom to top the layers are:

• Smaller scallop from the Capsule Basics set
• Smaller wavy frame from the Sweetest Frames: Capsule Edition (stamped and the interior cut with the matching die)
• Capsule Fixed Borders Small die, cut from red and stamped with the heart/arrow border from the Capsule Collection Valentine Borders stamp set.

Inside each frame is a Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Labels diecut along with a heart that was created with the Scalloped Hearts die and embossing folder. The sentiment is from the Simple Valentine Mini Sentiments set.

Last but not least, one more larger card that uses the new Valentine Borders stamp set with a pretty Rosemal Reflections and Filigree Border. I’ve been having fun mixing a matching different shades of red. I love this bright tomato-y red mixed with a deeper shade!

I hope you enjoyed all of today’s projects using the new Amour Market collection! Everything from this new collection goes up in the shop tomorrow! Friday, January 23 at 10am EST.

The Inspiration Team has so much more to share with you. I hope you’ll hop along…there are prizes too (of course!)

Inspiration Team Blog Hop & Giveaway

We’ll be giving away TWO $50 gift cards for today’s blog hop. **NOTE the comment deadline and winner posting time**

• 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 Friday, January 23 at 6:00am EST
• Winners will be posted by 9:30 am EST on Friday, January 23 here on the blog (shortly before the new products go live in the shop!)

Now for the team blog links to see more projects featuring today’s new product reveals!

Hello and welcome! We’re getting ready for our first new product release of 2026! Our Amour Market collection is coming to the shop on Friday, January 23 at 10am EST. We’ll be showcasing all of the new products over the next two days.

Below is a look at some of the new products in our Amour Market collection. Click on the links below each product heading for more details and information (sentiments, measurements, etc.), or click HERE to see all of the new products in the shop. (**Please Note: although you can preview the new products in the shop, they will not be available to add to cart or purchase until stock is added on Friday, January 23 at 10am EST on Friday).

Market Place Lover’s Lane die and stamp set

We have some fun new additions to our Market Place line! A stamp set filled with new shop names inspired by LOVE and a new set of dies for embellishing the buildings, filled with heart banners, wreaths, and more.

Click HERE for Market Place Lover’s Lane die info ($19)
Click HERE for Market Place Lover’s Lane stamp set info ($8)

Bitty Blooming Hearts stamp + stencil & die

We’re also continuing our “Bitty” series with a new addition. This one features bouquets of blooming hearts. Like the other sets in this series, it’s a single impression red rubber plus a single stencil for quick and easy backgrounds. The coordinating die cuts all the little bouquets in one quick pass.

Click HERE for Bitty Blooming Hearts stamp + stencil info ($20)
Click HERE for Bitty Blooming Hearts die info ($22)

Diamond Hearts die & stencil

We also have a new addition to our “diamond” series. Along the same lines as our Diamond Ribbons and Diamond Foliage, our new Diamond Hearts perfectly surround the cute bouquets in all of the Bitty sets, including the new Bitty Blooming Hearts. Diamond Hearts is available in die and strencil form – they can be used together or independently for lots of design options!

Click HERE for Diamond Hearts die info ($22)
Click HERE for Diamond Hearts stencil info ($16)

Coquette Hearts embossing folder, Whole Hearted die, Filigree Hearts die

Filled with heart and feminine details, our new Coquette Hearts 3D embossing folder can be used for beautiful backgrounds, or diecut the hearts using the Whole-Hearted die for individual accents, tags, and more. The Filigree Hearts die coordinates with the three largest hearts from the set, allowing you to add pretty, ornate frames (much like our our Capsule Filigree Borders die!)

Click HERE for Coquette Hearts embossing folder info ($14)
Click HERE for Whole Hearted die info ($26)
Click HERE for Filigree Hearts die info ($17)

Let’s get to some projects and see all of these new goodies in action!

First up is a whole collection of tags created using various elements from our new collection combined with some previously released goodies!

• The heart shaped tags were created by combining the solid hearts cut with the Whole-Hearted die and the Filigree Hearts borders. Several of them were embossed with our new Coquette Hearts embossing folder.
• Our Hang it Up die works wonderfully with the new Filigree Hearts die, turning them into pretty tags.

• Cut some of the hearts from acetate (transparency sheets you can pick up at any office supply store, etc work great) and add the Filigree Heart borders, then top them off with some diecut flowers. I pulled out a few older sets…BotaniCuts Rose and BotaniCuts Forget-Me-Nots.

• Several of the tags also use the Regency No. 1 and No. 2 bows we released this past November.
• For the vintage images (stay tuned tomorrow!), they were diecut with our Capsule Basics die and topped off with the Capsule Filigree Frames, cut from vintage gold metallic cardstock.

Up next I have a few projects using our previously released Market Place dies paired with the new Lover’s Lane die and stamp add-ons. I had to go ahead and make another tri-fold card like I did for the holidays! You can check out this video for a how-to.

This time the buildings are all decked out with heart garlands, fun romantic shop names, and of course…glitter! I chose a color palette of pinks, shades of red (ranging from bright tomato to darker ruby red, and a dusty bluish lavender.

Up next I have a set of shaped cards again using the Market Place No 1, No 2, and No 3 dies paired with the new Lover’s Lane shop names and details. I had diecut these shaped card bases last October when we released the Market Place dies, but never got a chance to put them to use! I opted for a bit of a non-traditional valentine color palette and added in some bright blue and minty green to my pinks, reds, and lavender.

To create the shaped bases, diecut a folded piece of cardstock using just the outline/building base from any one of the full-sized Market Place dies, positioning it so that the left side of the building extends beyond the fold so as to not cut through the fold. Then open it up and use the building detail (the piece with all of the window cut-outs) and cut those from just the card front. This will give you a shaped card base with window-cutouts on the front.

So cute! Embellish to your heart’s content, or keep them on the simpler side! I also added the “sweetheart stationery co” sentiment from the Lover’s Lane stamp set to the envelope flaps, along with some tiny hearts cut with the Whole-Hearted die and embossed.

Up next I used the new Whole-Hearted die and Coquette Hearts embossing folder to create some chocolate box cards. Cutting and embossing some red velvet paper for the “box” makes these look so realistic!

• The Coquette embossed hearts look like little heart-shaped chocolates when cut from brown cardsotck!
• The Curio: Confections and Curio: Divider & Details dies were used to to add a few more “chocolates” and also to create the divider.
• The bow on chocolate “box” was created with the Recency Bow No. 2 die, cut from mirror gold cardstock.
• Everything was arranged and layered onto a Capsule Basics card base.

• In addition to the Capsule-shaped card, I also made some smaller chocolate box notes. So cute for little tags or enclosure cards!
• The heart-shaped base was created by cutting a folded piece of cardstock using the largest heart in the Whole-Hearted die
• Inside, there’s a stamped sentiment from a set called Simple Valentine Mini Sentiments (we’ll be introducing that set tomorrow!) and a few more “chocolates” which were cut using Whole-Hearted and embossed with the Coquette Hearts embossing folder. The sentiments on the outside are also from this set.

Up next are a few projects using the new Bitty Blooming Hearts and Diamond Hearts!

The Bitty Blooming Hearts set is so fun for quick backgrounds that don’t look quick! Here I stamped the foliage in green, then stenciled all the hearts using shades of pink, red, and purple. The Diamond Hearts stencil was used to add just a little shading around the heart bouquets. Then I topped it off with a Diamond Hearts diecut, cut from white cardstock. The outer scalloped frame was cut using the Frosted Frames die. The focal point is a heart cut with the Whole-Hearted die, embossed with the Coquette Hearts folder. The sentiment is a set we’ll be introducing tomorrow, called French Kiss…LOVE the font mix on this one!

Up next is another simple one using the Bitty Blooming Hearts set and Diamond Hearts die. This time the heart blooms were stenciled using a broader mix of colors…pinks, reds, blue, yellow for a bright and fun color combo. I also added in a bright tomato red border, which was cut using the Postal Frames die (I used the negative!), and another sentiment from the French Kiss set that you’ll be seeing more of tomorrow.

Up next I again used the Bitty Blooming Hearts stamp + stencil, but this time also pulled out the coordinating die so I could diecut all of those little heart bouquets and pop them up with foam for lots of pretty dimension. This time I added them to a darker background, which was also stenciled using the Diamond Hearts stencil, then topped off with a Diamond Hearts diecut. The darker pink detail in the center of the hearts on the Diamond Hearts was also done using the stencil.

I added my Bitty Blooming Hearts panel to a Capsule Basics oval (just hand-trimmed the excess), and added it to a Capsule-shaped card base. It’s topped it off with a pretty wavy border, which was done using our new Sweetest Frames: Capsule Edition stamp set and die (you’ll see more of this set tomorrow as well!). The focal point in the center is a Coquette embossed heart, framed with a Filigree Hearts border. The sentiment banner is from the new Market Place Lover’s Lane (the cute little bows, too!).

Lastly, I have a few non-valentine cards using some of the new goodies being showcased today!

First up, I created a wedding card using the new Whole-Hearted die and Coquette Hearts embossing folder. This is a 5×7″ card that uses the full Whole-Hearted/Coquette Hearts panel. I couldn’t wait to try embossing those pretty hearts onto the woodgrain cardstock I’ve been loving lately! I added some dark brown ink blending over the top to bring out the embossing a little more.

To create the top layer, I took a piece of the same woodgrain cardstock, but in white instead of kraft/brown (yes, it also comes in a creamy white!), diecut all of the hearts using the Whole-Hearted die, then embossed just the negative and layered it over the top with some foam tape for extra dimension.

For the floral sprigs, I pulled out my Best Bouquet Details die, cut a few of the greenery pieces as well as a few blooms, then snipped them apart and tucked them here and there among the hearts. The sentiment was stamped with the Signed & Sealed With a Kiss stamp set and matching die.

Lastly, a simple baby card. This one again uses the Coquette Hearts embossing folder, but this time I trimmed it down to an A2-sized card and used it as more of a background. The embossed panel is again woodgrain cardstock, but white instead of kraft. I took the largest Filigree Hearts die and layered it over the largest embossed heart image, which I kept at the center of my card panel by trimming the panel down around it.

To finish it off, I added some individual hearts cut with the Whole-Hearted die, embossed with the Coquette Hearts embossing folder. I popped some of them up with foam for extra dimension. The sentiment is from a previously released set (Folk Heart Sentiments stamp set and matching die). I also added that cute banner and doves, which were cut using the new Market Place Lover’s Lane die.

That wraps up my projects for today, but I’ll be back tomorrow with more product reveals and projects before the new collection goes up in the shop on Friday, January 23 at 10am EST.

The Inspiration Team has been busy creating as well, and they have so much to share with you. I hope you’ll hop along…there are prizes too (of course!), read on for details…

Inspiration Team Blog Hop & Giveaway

We’ll be giving away TWO $50 gift cards for today’s blog hop. **NOTE the comment deadline and winner posting time**

• 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 Friday, January 23 at 6:00am EST
• Winners will be posted by 9:30 am EST on Friday, January 23 here on the blog (shortly before the new products go live in the shop!)

Now for the team blog links to see more projects featuring today’s new product reveals!

Popping in with one more sneak peek of some of the new goodies in our Amour Market collection, coming to the shop on Friday!

Today’s peek includes a few more add-ons to recent releases, a new Shortbread Shape, a Capsule version of a favorite set that was released last spring, and more.

I can’t wait to start sharing everything with you tomorrow as we start the product reveals, projects, and hops with the team. I hope you’ll join us!

Happy Monday! We’re gearing up for a fun week of sneak peeks, reveals, and more! On Friday, January 23 at 10am EST, our first new collection for 2026 hits the shop!

Our newest collection is called Amour Market…think Christmas Market, but with a lovey-dovey spin! We have new products to add to some of your recently released favorites, and more! Can you spot some of the add-ons in the peek?

I hope you’ll join us tomorrow for another sneak peek, and then we’ll be showcasing all of the new goodies over the course of two days of blogging before the new products hit the shop on Friday at 10am EST!

Hello, friends! It’s Dawn McVey here and I’ve got a fun project to share with you today. It’s the time of year when I need some post-Christmas thank you cards and this year, I thought it would be fun to use some of my leftover Christmas die cut bits and bobs……but make it wintery!

I gave myself a little challenge to use some of the leftovers out of my vintage printer’s tray full of die cut Christmas gift toppers, but I didn’t want the thank you cards to feel totally Christmas-y. I wanted them to give a nod to Christmas, since they’re thank you cards for Christmas gifts, but I wanted them to have more of a winter feel.

PRO TIP: To give them a wintery January feel, I simply added some wood tones and blues!

I used some of that cool woodgrain card stock (https://lcipaper.com/wgtxt811-tin/) that Betsy used on a recent post and it added some instant warmth!

PRO TIP: Run over the woodgrain with a blending brush and some brown ink, to really highlight that wood texture!  If you don’t have this card stock, you could just use kraft card stock or you could perhaps emboss it or stamp it in a similar woodgrain pattern.

I also added a strip of darker blue card stock that was embossed with the Shortbread Shapes Snowflake embossing folder. It adds an added bit of detail and helps to drive home the blue color palette.

PRO TIP: Don’t forget that you don’t have to use your embossing folders on full panels of card stock! Just a bit of embossing on a strip of card stock adds a bit of fun and makes your card more interesting than if you’d just added a plain strip of card stock.

All of the flowers were created using the Bigger Holiday Botanicals dies, plus a few bits here and there cut with the Wild Wetlands die.

The one other item I added to every card was the little label, with the thank you sentiment. I used the Linked Little Labels stamp set, die and embossing folder to create those and then stamped them with a sentiment and companion image from Large Linked Labels.

All in all, I think they turned out pretty cute and I love that the blues really became a prominent feature that helps these to read differently than just as a Christmas card!

Do you have thank you cards to make? I hope you’ll give this a try! If you do, I’d love to see! Tag me @dawnsing!

Thanks so much for spending a bit of your day with us here!

Happy New Year!
Dawn

Good morning and happy new year! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday.

Popping in today with a little end of the year flash sale. For two days only, enjoy our New Year’s KISS – Keep It Simple Sale! We selected 200 products from the shop, and marked them down 50% for 2 days only.

A few notes…

• Unless other wise specified on the product page, these products aren’t being retired, we’re just simply clearing out a bit of inventory 🙂
• Offer can’t be combined with Gold Rewards
• Does not apply to previous purchases and offer good while supplies last
• Sale ends Thursday, January 1 at 11:59pm EST

Thank you so much for an amazing 2025! Wishing you all the best in the year to come! ❤️

~Betsy