Calico Fields Collection - Day 1…

Welcome to Day 1 of The Greetery’s Calico Fields Collection!  You’re going to feel all of the delightful “Fall Feels” with this amazing collection of creativeness.  Let’s get started.

My first card today uses the sweet new Autumn Bliss Stamp + Cut Combo, the Patchwork die (in the background), and the gorgeous Jumbo Curiosity Buckeye Leaf die.  I adore the Patshwork die and the grid feel of it.  I stamped my Autumn Bliss images in each square and topped it with my sentiment, heat embossed in gold on vellum.

The Jumbo Curiosity Buckeye Leaf die is irresistible!  I cut one from vellum and layered it under my top leaf.  This leaf, I sponged with autumn colors, spritzed with water, then Distress spray, and lastly, coated it with Crackle Paste and let it dry, so the crackle magic could happen.  I then topped it with torn trimmings and a wooden button.  

This next card uses the delightful, new Warm & Wonderful stamp set and dies.  This set has me dreaming of steaming hot cocoa and apple cider with cinnamon.  I can almost smell them now!

I carried the berries and pine sprigs theme through from my cup of apple cider, to the corners of my card, and into the inside of my card.  These images are so much fun to use as embellishments and create such beauty in an instant!

The sentiment on my card can be found on the inside, and is such a sweet one, don’t you think?  I love this time of year, and this sentiment expresses it in such a creative way.

Lastly, I used the new Bushel Basket Die, the BotaniCuts Apple Die, and adorable Print Shop:  Calico stamp and stencil combo.  You’ll adore this darling background combination for sure!  Such a fun way to create custom patterned paper that resembles fabric.

I combined the older Bountiful Wreath stamp set and dies behind my bushel and for my sentiments.  I love how Betsy’s sets work so well together.  Here you can see a bit of the Calico stamp…I used ink and my colored pencils to create my stamped and stenciled background.

The sweet Bushel Basket die comes with everything you need to create the cutest bushel you’ll ever see. I love the slats, metal rings that hold it together, the tiny handles, and the wooden bracket/plate you can attach to the front with a sentiment, images, or die cut.  I sponged my BotaniCuts Apple dies with ink, spritzed them with water to create a soft, watercolor look, and nestled them inside my bushel with blossoms and leaves.

All of these new products will be available on September 8th, at 10AM EST at The Greetery.

Be sure to visit the blogs of The Greetery designers listed below and leave a comment on each.  This will enable you to be eligible to with a $50 gift card to spend at The Greetery!

Thanks for your visit.

Melis

 

Angelica

Laurie

Dawn

Wanda

Kelly

Dana

 

Comments

[Gail Jean]

Over the moon delightful creations - bring on the Fall leaves = all the colors with Apples and hot cider TFS

[Donna Phelan]

So many lovely layers--love it! I want to dissect each of your cards and recreate them...they are glorious!!!

[Lissette Long]

Gorgeous cards. Love all the layering and the vintage look on some. Thanks for the inspiration.

[Nicki Baxley]

I'm in love with all these layers. You do them so well!!

[Sabinevdk]

Beautiful cards! Love all the fall colors.

[Sherry107]

Love the shading you did! It really made the sets come to life!

[Tanya A]

Love your cards for this new collection. They are so pretty.

[Kim K.]

I love your use of the Patchwork die - another great option for use. Your cards are always wonderful and full of inspiration.

[Jean Marmo]

Simply darling cards filled with so many details. Can't wait for fall and the colors of the leaves! Thank you for the inspiration!

[Cindy Cherry]

I knew you would blow it away & I am not disappointed! Beautiful!

[Mary Kay Ross]

So, so beautiful. I love this new release and your cards are fabulous showcasing the new fall elements.

[Joan VanCourt]

Wow, stunning cards! You did an amazing job with all the cards! That buckeye leaf technique you did is awesome. And I love the vellum over your calico background! Thanks for the inspiration!

[Nandini Karmarkar]

These cards are so pretty! wish I could frame all of them!

[Susi K]

There is so much to feast the eyes on - such amazing detail & color! The technique on the Buckeye Leaf Die card is drop dead gorgeous!

[Rosanne Mulhern]

Adding your signature style to this release made for such lovely projects, Melissa! Each one is so beautiful.

[Lori Beseke]

Fabulous cards! Love your layers & all the small details that make your cards uniquely yours!

[Audrey Romney]

So warm and cozy. Beautiful Fall products.

[Lin Brandyberry]

Loving the neutrals you've added to your designs today, Melissa! Wonderful inspiration for us all!

[Casandra Bennett]

I love that each designer showcases these products in a new and unique way. So many possibilities and color combos. I love the way you decorated the Bronte card. Lovely texture.

[Julie Bitner]

Such beautiful cards! Thank you for the lovely inspiration.

[Christine Nixon]

Ahhh, Melissa- your cards never disappoint- pure perfection! I was smitten with your layered leaves on the very first card and loved discovering all the elements on each card thereafter❤️

[Kristina]

I’m always so excited to see your cards because I adore your style! These are amazing! I’ll be taking some time later to study every beautiful detail.

[Diane Hover]

wow, beautiful cards, love all your layering and pretty details on each card, all are yummy!!

[Mary W]

Adore the leaf quilt card so much. I made one years ago with a different cat silhouette shape in each square appliqued on top and I can almost picture a different leaf shape in each square using a different tiny print brown for a masculine quilt (hard to make those). Thanks for always inspiring me.

[Donna J Moran]

Well, I'm sitting here smiling. Love the rustic look of the patchwork & lovely Buckeye Leaf with crackle paste! And the latte, the apples are just lovely!