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TGIF – Rainbow Arches with Dana

by Betsy January 27, 2023

written by Betsy

Happy Friday! Dana is here with a bright and sunshine-y project that’s sure to brighten your day, even if it’s snowy and dreary in your neck of the woods (like it is here)!

Hi friends! It’s Dana here today and I am excited to be back for a TGIF post! I am sharing a set of cards that were so fun to create and left me dreaming about rainbows and sunshine… definitely something I am looking forward to during these long winter months.

I started my card by creating my card panels with the A2 Arches die set. I taped the arches together (if you haven’t cut your dies apart you can skip this step) and then ran the dies through my die cutting machine seven times to create a variety of colorful frames.

Next, I used the Arched Sentiments set to stamp my sentiments. I stamped the coordinating phrase onto the third smallest frame. Then I stamped and die cut the main sentiment on white cardstock with black ink. Once I was finished, I attached my frames and sentiments to an A2 card base.

To finish my cards, I created a variety of florals with the BotaniCuts Forget-Me-Nots die set. I then attached two or three florals to my card panels for a little added detail.

January 27, 2023 17 comments

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New Opposites Attract Script Dies – Available Now!

by Betsy June 28, 2021

written by Betsy

Happy Monday! Just popping in with a little surprise and a little inspiration for your Monday. We just added a new die to the shop, which coordinates with the script sentiments from the Opposites Attract set, which was released back in November. Opposites Attract is one of my favorite sentiment sets and now there are even more layering options with these new script sentiments! The new script die can be found HERE.

Here are a few cards using these new dies along with the Opposites Attract stamp set existing dies…

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This first card is something I’ve been wanting to create for awhile! I wanted to play with creating an ombré effect with lots of little blooms from the BotaniCuts Wildflower and Forget-Me-Nots sets. I started with tiny blooms and light colors and worked towards larger blooms and darker color concentrated around that pretty sentiment. I love the layering possibilities with the new script dies!

This next card uses the Lovely Blossoms stamps. I love this set and have been wanting to pull it out again! I stamped the blooms directly onto a panel cut with the Crimped Frames die, then layered the Opposites Attract sentiments over the top.

Lastly, a birthday card using our BotaniCuts Sunflower die (with leaves from the BotaniCuts Rose set). I was obviously on a pink kick with today’s card trio, so instead of traditional yellow, we have some soft, pink blooms. I diecut and stamped three of the “happy” sentiments from Opposites Attract, then layered the “birthday to you” script over the top of the leaves and blooms.

Thanks for stopping by today and checking out these new projects! I hope your week is off to a great start!

June 28, 2021 24 comments

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TGIF – Shamrock Hello + Spring Fever Sneak Peek #1

by Betsy March 5, 2021

written by Betsy

TGIF! It’s time for some fun! Kelly is here with an adorable project, perfect for the first Friday of MARCH! Can you believe it?

Before we get to Kelly’s adorable project, how about a sneak peek of something NEW? Next week we’ll be releasing our latest collection called Spring Fever. Here’s your first peek into a little of what’s coming to the shop on Wednesday, March 10…

I’ve been having so much fun playing with these new goodies – it feels like spring in my craft room! Can’t wait to share everything in full next week. We’ll have one more peek tomorrow!

Now let’s see what Kelly has up her sleeve for today’s TGIF…

Hello friends! It’s Kelly today with this week’s TGIF project! I’ve been having a lot of fun sprucing up the house with spring and St. Patrick’s Day touches so I thought it would be fun to create an Irish inspired card! I love when I can use products from my stash that aren’t necessarily for a specific season and re-work them to fit my needs! In this case, I was thrilled to be able to use the smallest of the Heart Leaf Posy Pocket Dies to create a shamrock!

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I die cut three posy pockets out of white cardstock and then added two different shades of green to each one and then secured them shut using foam squares. I set those aside and got to work creating the small yellow bouquets. I used the BotaniCuts Forget-Me-Nots dies and die cut everything out of white cardstock and then used yellow and green ink to add the color using blender brushes. I also added some darker yellow details using a colored pencil. Once they were all colored, I used liquid glue to assemble them together and add them to the stems. I was thrilled that one of the stems in the set worked perfectly as the stem for the shamrock as well!

I like to use mini foam squares to attach the flowers to the stems for a bit more realism and dimension. Once the bouquets were finished, I was able to get started on assembling the card. I cut a piece of Linen cardstock and added some light blue ink with a blender brush to the center of the card working my way toward the edges. I also added some ink splatter with an ink that is a few shades darker than the background.

I stamped the “a note to say” portion of the sentiment, which is from the Opposites Attract stamp set, directly onto the panel using my mini MISTI for exact alignment. I die cut the “hello” portion three times out of white cardstock using the Opposites Attract Dies. I stamped it in black and then stacked the other two die cuts to create a chipboard weight piece. I added it directly underneath the scripted sentiment using foam squares.

I placed the stem where I wanted it and then added the three posy pockets to the panel using foam squares. From there I was able to tuck the two bouquets here and there for added detail and embellishment. I added some glitter to the flowers and the shamrock using a 2-Way glue pen. Once that was done, I added some White Nuvo Drops to the centers of the flowers and a few gold drops for a touch of St. Paddy’s gold! You could also use some of the letters from the Alphabuds collection if you wanted something more on the St. Patrick’s Day side, like “Lucky” or “Pinch Me”. I love using alphabets to customize my cards!

I had a lot of fun putting this card together! Thanks for joining me today!

March 5, 2021 32 comments

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TGIF – Posy Pocket Valentine Tags with Heather

by Betsy January 29, 2021

written by Betsy

TGIF everyone! I hope your week was great and your weekend will be even better. 😊 Heather is here with an adorable project Valentine tag project. These are just the cutest! Read on for details…

If you have followed me for awhile, you know that I have always loved creating tags for my family and friends. I was inspired by the new products for the Nature Lover Collection release to create interactive pocket tags with the Heart Leaf Posy Pocket die. Valentine’s Day is coming soon and I wanted to create something special for the ladies in my family to attach to a Galentine’s Day gift (which will probably be something chocolate!

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To personalize the tags, I used the Alphabuds Slim stamp set and coordinating dies to add a monogram to each pocket tag along with greenery and flowers for a soft and feminine look. The greenery is cut out with the Boxwood Heart Details dies and the little white flowers are created with the BotaniCuts Forget-Me-Nots die collection.

Inside the pocket is a cardstock heart cut out with a Shapely Hearts die, stamped with the ‘be mine’ sentiment from the Mini Boxwood Heart Stamp + Cut Combo set, and I added another greenery sprig like the ones on the outside of the pocket.While I created the pocket tags for Valentine’s Day, these sweet little tags would be wonderful to use for bridal showers, weddings, Mother’s Day, tea parties, or other events that elegant details like this would fit. I love how these turned out and can’t wait to attach them to my Galentine gifts!

January 29, 2021 15 comments

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TGIF – Sweet Valentine Wraps with Kelly

by Betsy January 22, 2021

written by Betsy

TGIF! Got crafty weekend plans? I hope to squeeze in a little stamping time – I always get inspired to create when we pick and pack orders – I saw some fun combinations ship out and it has me wanting to create some more! 😊

Kelly is here today with a sweet project using some of our new release items…some fun inspiration as we head into the weekend.

Hello friends! It’s Kelly here today for this week’s T.G.I.F.! I’m so excited to be here sharing some cute Valentine’s Day inspiration to give to friends and family! I’m sure you’re all looking forward to getting your new goodies, and with The Greetery’s speedy shipping, you might already have yours!

I love that my post comes so soon after the new release so I could try some new things with these adorable products! I was dying to try the Forget-Me-Nots in some other colors and after seeing Betsy’s gorgeous examples, I couldn’t wait to create some in pink!

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I love red gingham and flowers for Valentine’s Day so I used the Speed Tagging stamps and die to create the cute tag bases. I set those aside and got to work on the mini Boxwood Hearts! Aren’t these wreaths just the cutest thing? I especially love the sweet sentiments that are included, which I added directly in
the center of the tags.

The next step was to die cut and color the flowers. I used ink and a blender brush and then added some extra details using a colored pencil. I love how Betsy does this and it really enhances the detail on the flowers. I also added some glitter for some sparkle and shine.

I created the tags to go on these small Muslin bags that are perfect for Valentine’s Day treats! I also stamped the “Sent with Love” sentiment, which is from the new Lovely Blossoms stamp set, directly onto the muslin bag. I first ironed the bags so that they would be crisp and flat. After ironing them, I was able to lay them into my mini MISTI and stamp the bags. It allowed me to add as much ink as I needed to get nice, crisp images!

I made some muslin bags like this for Christmas and I was pleased with how many treats they could hold. The bags look small, but when you’re filling them up, they actually hold quite a bit…just enough to let your Valentine know how “sweet” they are! Ha ha! You could also use these muslin bags to hold a
gift card, lip gloss and lotion, handmade soap, earrings, etc! I love putting Valentine’s Day gifts and treats together and these were such fun to create! Thanks for joining me today and I hope you have fun creating for the special people in your life!

January 22, 2021 18 comments

All January 2021 New Product Meet & Greet Video Tutorials

Nature Lover Day 2

by Betsy January 19, 2021

written by Betsy

Hello and thank you for stopping by for our second and final day of product reveals for our latest collection called Nature Lover! Thank you all so much for your excitement and kind words on yesterday’s product introductions!

We have a few more things to show you today before this new collection goes up in the shop on Wednesday (tomorrow!), January 20 at 10am EST.

If you’d like to see all of the new products up close, Laurie will be hosting an Instagram Live presentation of all of the new products on Tuesday, January 19 at 1:00pm CST (that’s today!), so tune in if you’d like to check it out!

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Let’s meet today’s products!

BotaniCuts Forget-Me-Nots die

The BotaniCuts collection is a series of stand alone dies for cutting various botanical designs. This BotaniCuts Forget-Me-Nots set creates pretty forget-me-not blooms and bunches. 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 for dramatic effects!

Set of 12 wired dies, includes a printed assembly guide
BotaniCuts Forget-Me-Nots die price – $18
Made in the USA

Heart Leaf Posy Pocket + Jumbo Posy Pocket dies

These fun dies fold to create cute heart-shaped leafy pockets. Fill the pockets with pretty posies, or tuck a stamped sentiment into the pocket using the coordinating Shapely Hearts die. The regular set includes two sizes of posy-pockets, perfect for using on card fronts, tags, etc. The Jumbo Posy Pocket die includes just a single die that creates a jumbo-sized pocket, perfect for shaped cards, notes, and larger tags.

Made in the USA
Assembled sizes (when folded into a pocket):
– set of two: 1.9″ x 1.8″ and 2.6″ x 2.5″
– jumbo: 3.7″ x 3.6″
Heart Leaf Posy Pocket 2-piece die price – $24
Heart Leaf Jumbo Posy Pocket single die price – $27

Shapely Hearts die

This set of three shapely hearts dies will add a touch of love to your next project. These hearts are designed to coordinate with our Heart Leaf Posy Pocket and Jumbo Posy Pocket dies, but can be used on their own as well!

Set of 3 wired dies
Made in the USA
Shapely Hearts die price – $10

Lovely Blossoms stamp set + die

These Lovely Blossoms will make your next project bloom! This bold floral set features a pretty multi-step floral cluster in two sizes, plus an assortment of individual blooms and leaves for fun bouquet building. A handful of sentiments make this set perfect for many occasions, or just because!

This stamp set comes on a 6″ x 8” sheet and includes a full-color stamping guide
The matching die is a set of 9 wired dies
Made in the USA
Lovely Blossoms stamp set price – $24
Lovely Blossoms die price – $27
Click HERE for more detailed information

Ready for some projects? I loved creating with these new goodies!

My first card uses the BotaniCuts Forget-Met-Nots die paired with the Wood Slice Hearts we introduced yesterday. I love the combo! Forget-me-not blue has to be one of my favorited colors.

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To color the blossoms, I just sponged a bit of Blueprint Sketch Oxide ink very lightly to get a soft blue, then added some more shading using colored pencils. These blooms are made of up multiple diecuts, but they are easy to assemble and look so pretty and realistic! The sentiment I used here is from our new Lovely Blossoms set and it fits so nicely on the larger Wood Slice Heart. I finished the card by layering my heart and blossoms over a panel of watercolor paper cut with the Crimped Frame die, which was watercolored just a bit with soft blues and purples to match the forget-me-nots. I added a few paint splatters as well for a little extra interest.

My next card again uses the BotaniCuts Forget-Me-Nots. This time I gathered a little cluster of them with the twine wrap die from Fit to Be Tied. I was playing around with a few different coloring methods, so the more pinky-purple blooms were sponged with ink and detailed with colored pencils, while the more blueish blooms were watercolored. It ended up being a pretty mix of colors!

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I layered my cluster of blooms over a couple of diecut frames, one cut with the Crimped Frames die, and the other with the Nordic Frames die. The sentiment I used is from Opposites Attract, heat embossed with gold.

My next few projects use the new Lovely Blossoms floral set. This might be my favorite floral from The Greetery to date!

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I love the big, bold blooms in this set, plus even though they are multi-step images, they are really easy to stamp. I diecut and stamped a whole pile of blooms and then ended up using most of them on this card – lol! They looked so pretty layered over this dark emerald green background. I finished it off with the “hello” sentiment (that I can’t stop using!) from our Opposites Attract set.

Next I used the Lovely Blossoms set again, but this time instead of using the flower stems/clusters, I used the individual blooms and leaves to build my own bouquet. I used a different-to-me color combo of pinks, purples, and blues. To stamp the blooms, I used Seedless Preserves, Tattered Rose, Victorian Velvet, Speckled Egg, Weathered Wood, and Stormy Sky Oxide inks.

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I love the way the smaller blooms look layered over the larger ones! I also tucked in some bits and pieces from the BotaniCuts Forget-Me-Nots to fill out my bouquet. I added some white and gold splatters as well as a strip of gold and white striped paper along the bottom edge. The sentiment is also from the Lovely Blossoms set.

My next card combines Lovely Blossoms with our new Heart Leaf Jumbo Posy Pocket die. Shaped cards are always fun, and the Jumbo Posy Pocket is perfect for creating them – fill it up with blooms and it can be tucked in a regular envelope.

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I put together a video showing these dies and how to create this card. It’s really very easy!

These would be cute for nearly any occasion – just change up the sentiment. I also stamped a matching envelope. The Lovely Blossoms set makes beautiful patterned paper! 😊

There are so many different things you can fill these Posy Pockets with! Here I used the new BotaniCuts Forget-Me-Nots die paired with the large eucalyptus branch from our Simple Things set.

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I love how soft and delicate the Forget-Me-Nots are! Here I used sentiments from the Sentiment Suite: Thinking of You set to stamp on the outside and inside of my shaped card. This one was put together in the same way as the card in the video above, I just used different flowers and changed up the sentiment.

For this little tag and pocket I used the larger Heart Leaf Posy Pocket from the set of two. This time I colored it by sponging it with a few different shades of green ink, and also added more shading to the vein details using colored pencils. Tucked inside the pocket is a heart tag, cut with the Shapely Hearts die.

My final project for today uses the smallest Heart Leaf Posy Pocket die from the set of two. This is a great size to use on card fronts. You could create little peek-a-boo pockets to open, or tuck little blooms and clusters like I did here.

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To fill my little posy pockets, I used leaves stamped with the Lovely Blossoms set, some sprigs from the Boxwood Heart Details die, and the bud cluster from the BotaniCuts Foget-Me-Nots die. I finished it off with an Opposites Attract sentiment.

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 $50 gift card. We will be giving away one $50 gift card for today’s blog hop!

Read on for details…

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And now you’re in for a treat…hop around to the team to see what they’ve created using the products introduced today! (click HERE if viewing this post via email subscription)

ANGELICA

DAWN

HEATHER

KAY

KEEWAY

KELLY

LAURIE

WANDA

Thank you so much for sharing in our excitement of these new products! Everything will be available in the shop beginning at 10am EST tomorrow morning – Wednesday, January 20!

January 19, 2021 267 comments