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The Greetery - Recollective Holiday Collection - Day 1…

Welcome to Day 1 of The Greetery’s Recollective Holiday Collection.  This release is so special and reminds me of Christmases gone by.

My first card and tag use the new Wrapped in Love stamp set and coordinating dies.  This concept is so much fun and is full of the tiniest details, from the little scissors to the spool of twine used to wrap up bright, paper packages!  The beautiful berries and greens are from the new BotaniCuts Juniper die set.  I can’t stop using these dies!

You’ll find a wide variety of patterns for your role of wrapping paper and the sweetest of sentiments all centered around “wrapping paper”.  To create the background on my card I used the new Fair Isle Stencil, which is completely fabulous!

My coordinating tag uses the dies from this set…the tiny packages all wrapped up in ribbon.  They are so realistic looking and look adorable cut from patterned paper.  My sentiment comes from the new Wrapped in Love Sentiment Additions stamp set.  

I love the berries and sentiments on this next card.  I’ve use the gorgeous BotaniCuts Rowan Branch die as well as Comfort & Joy stamps et and dies.  

I can see this set being using for so many occasions, not just for Christmas, but times when comfort is indeed what’s needed.  

Aren’t those berries delightful?  I love the option of using the second layer as snow so it looks like the berries are covered in it!

My last card uses the beautiful, new Winterland Layers stamp set and dies, which is the most amazing set!  You can created a variety of different bunches of greens and berries using just one stamp set.  It’s genius!

I’ve also used the new Big Beautiful Bow die and as you can see, this is a must have!  It created the fluffiest, fullest, most beautiful bow that works not only for cards but also for packages too!

Love it all!  

The Greetery is giving away two $50 gift cards for each blog hop.  Winners will be chosen from those who have left comments on all three days! Leave comments on the blogs listed below to be eligible to win some spending money at The Greetery, just in time for Christmas.

1. Angelica

2. Dana

3. Dawn

4. Kelly

5. Laurie

6. Melissa

7. Wanda

 

The Greetery - Harvest Fest Collection Day 2…

One more day of beautiful things from The Greetery’s Harvest Fest Collection!  I’ve used the lovely, new Wildwood stamp set and dies on my first card.

This set is full of the most beautiful florals that are perfect for Autumn but all year-round too.  I used the Round About Fall Foliage die behind the Wildwood flowers.  This die created the funnest wreaths for tags, cards, and gift packages.  I love the concept!

My card background was created using the new Herringbone Parquet die…it’s a beauty too.  I love the textured woodgrain effect, don’t you?

I’ve used the gorgeous Elegant Entrance:  Arches die on my second card.  I adore this beautiful die…it, along with the new Autumn Harvest die might just be my most favorite from this release.  

Aren’t the tiny cornstalks just the prettiest additions?  The pumpkins and squash are absolutely irresistible too.

My sentiment comes from the new Thanks All Ways stamp set and dies and I’ve added in florals and greens from the Wildwood stamp set too.

My last card uses the new Fall Folk Stencil, Fall Folk die, and Plump Pumpkins dies.

I die cut my Plump Pumpkin from white cardstock, die cut the Fall Folk detail in the center of the pumpkin, and then matted it over silver glitter cardstock.  

Once again, the pretty Wildwood florals were used to accent my card and I used the Thanks All Ways stamp set and dies for my sentiment.

New products will be available on August 30th at The Greetery.

Be sure to follow the blogs below and leave a comment to be eligible to win a $50 gift certificate to The Greetery, just in time for fall crafting!

1. Angelica

2. Dana

3. Dawn

4. Kelly

5. Laurie

6. Melissa

7. Wanda

 

The Greetery - Harvest Fest Collection Day 1…

Good morning!  Welcome to day 1 of  The Greetery’s Harvest Fest release. It’s stunning in every way, so sit back and enjoy!

My first card uses the new Caramel Apple Die, Cinnamon Sticks Die, Nutty Bits, and Fall Foodie Phrases stamp set and coordinating dies.

The Herringbone Parquet Die was used as my card base…it’s beautiful!  Aren’t these products amazing?  There are so many different things you can do with the Caramel Apple die…chocolate drizzles, caramel on the top or bottom, sprinkles, and more!  I just adore these new products!

I’ve used the gorgeous, new To Pie For Dies and Fall Foodie Phrases stamps and dies on my next card.  

These pies whip up to look homemade and freshly baked.  Think pumpkin, berry, cherry, mincemeat, lemon, and so much more!

In the background, I have used the Autumn Bliss Stamp + Cut Combo and Patchwork die.

Lastly, I have used the new Jumbo Curiosity:  Acorns die, the Cinnamon Sticks die, and a pumpkin you’ll learn much more about tomorrow.

My sentiment comes from the new Thanks All Ways stamp set and dies.  This set is perfect for Thanksgiving and all throughout the Autumn season.

I created my background using the Print Shop:  Calico Stamps + Stencil….so cozy and homespun.

Be sure to visit the blogs listed below and leave comments in order to be eligible to win a $50 gift certificate to shop at The Greetery!

New products will be available on August 30th.

1. Angelica

2. Dana

3. Dawn

4. Kelly

5. Laurie

6. Melissa

7. Wanda

 

 

The Greetery - Handiwork Collection Day 2…

Welcome to Day 2 of The Greetery’s Handiwork Collection.  You are in for such a sweet treat today!  My first card uses the new Sew Vintage die…can you believe the cuteness of this thing?

I adore vintage sewing machines and have a couple of them, so this die is definitely dear to my heart.  All of the details have been perfectly thought out and executed.  I love the fabric with the scalloped edges peeking out from the machine too.  Amazing!  I used the new Sew Vintage Stamp set for my sentiment…you’ll love the thoughtful, themed sentiments included in this set.

My florals are from the Floral Sampler stamp and die collections.  Behind my scene, I stamped my background using the Embroidered Background stamp and layered my sewing machine over a die cut Hoopla Round Inserts die.

I’ve used the gorgeous Rose Tapestry Stencil on my next two cards.  This stencil is just as fun and easy to use as can be!  

The adorable Notionables die was used for my scissors, needle, and thread and I chose a sentiment from the Sew Vintage stamp set.  The Floral Sampler stamp set was used once again…can’t get enough of this beautiful set of images and florals.

I nestled everything inside a Hoopla Oval die….sweet, isn’t it?  I love the weathered wood texture and all of the special details included in this die collection.

Here’s the Rose Tapestry Stencil at work once again…LOOOOOVELY!  It’s so fun to mix and match colors to see how they’ll turn out together.

This tiny pincushion and decorative pins are from the Notionables die collection…dreamy, right?  

I used one of the Hoopla Mini Inserts dies for my Sew Vintage Sentiment….they’re just the right size for  tiny sentiments such as this one.

Be sure to leave comments on the following blogs in order to be eligible to win one of two $50 gift cards to The Greetery!

1. Angelica

2. Dana

3. Dawn

4. Kelly

5. Laurie

6. Melissa

7. Wanda

Enjoy your day!

Melissa

The Greetery - Handiwork Collection Day 1…

Good morning!  Welcome to Day 1 of The Greetery’s Handiwork Collection release!  This collection, quite simply, has my heart.  It is enchanting, endearing, cozy, homespun, and so inspiring.

My first card uses the new Hoopla Mini dies and Hoopla Mini Inserts dies.  Aren’t they the cutest?  I love their varied shapes and the scale they were designed on.  They are the perfect size for little, bitty flowers, and sentiments.

I used the new Embroidered Blooms dies over the top of each of my hoops, and a sentiment from the new Sew Vintage stamp set.  Behind my hoops I have used the new Embroidered Background stamp and the Hoopla Oval Inserts die.

My next card uses the Embroidered Background stamp once again, but I stamped it on a die cut Stitched Scallops Notecard die…sweet, huh?

You’ll notice I used the Embroidered Blooms and Hoopla Mini dies again.  My sentiment is from the new Stitched Sentiments stamp set and Stitched Sentiments dies…I adore these!

One of my favorite, new products this release is the Aida Cloth Texture Plate, which is so realistic and adds the most beautiful texture to cardstock.

Lastly, and perhaps my most favorite card, uses the new Floral Sampler stamp set and dies.  Aren’t these blooms delightful!

You can see my use of the Aida Cloth Texture Plate behind my Hoopla Oval die.  These dies also come in a circle shape and come complete with all of the tiny, intricate elements you’d find on a wooden embroidery hoop.

My sentiments comes from the Stitched Sentiments stamp set and coordinating Stitched Sentiments dies.  

Betsy is giving away two $50 gift cards to The Greetery.  All you have to do is leave comments on the blogs below.  Enjoy the gorgeous inspiration the designers have ready to share with you!

 Angelica

Dana

Dawn

Kelly

Laurie

Melissa

Wanda

Thanks for stopping by!

Melis

The Greetery…Urban Jungle - Day 2

We are celebrating Day 2 of The Greetery’s Urban Jungle collection.  It’s so full of the most beautiful greens, dies, and stencils.  Let’s jump right in!

I’ve used the gorgeous, new BotaniCuts Hibiscus Dies.  They are so delicate and detailed and full of possibilities.  I’ve combined my hibiscus with the older Elegant Arches stamp followed by an A2 Arches die that I sponged ink over to create a faux sky.

I chose a sentiment from the Pine Blossom stamp set.  Aren’t these hibiscus beautiful?  They are so easy to use and create gorgeousness in an instant.

My next card uses the adorable Modern Planters dies….aren’t they sweet?  I have one or two of these sitting on my windowsill at home.

I filled my planters with greenery from the Plant It:  Silver Dollar Succulent and Plant It:  Aloe dies.  These are a delight to use and look so cute nestled in their planter.

My sentiment is from the new Way to Grow stamp set which is full of the most playful sentiments and sayings…you’ll adore them all!  In the background, I have used the new Wicker Weave Stencil collection.

I saved my favorite card for last, one using the new Large Leaves:  Fern die…it’s a beauty!  I layered it over a window cut from corrugated cardstock, that I distressed with white paint.

I added twine around my card and tacked it down using my die cut sentiment, cut and stamped using the Little Labels Stamp + Cut Combo…love this duo!

Behind my focal point, I used the Seed Catalog Background stamp…the perfect, compliment to my fern die.

These new products are so much fun and so inspiring!  Happy shopping!  And, be sure to leave comments on the blogs below in order to be eligible to win one of 2 $50 gift certificates to The Greetery!

1. Angelica

2. Dana

3. Dawn

4. Kelly

5. Laurie

6. Melissa

7. Wanda

Pretty Pink Posh - June Blog Hop…

I love the sweet, June release from Pretty Pink Posh!  It is full of all things summery, fresh, and fruity!  My first card uses the fun, new Fresh Berries stamp set and coordinating dies.

Isn’t the little berry basket the fruit rests inside just the cutest?  Think of how many things you can tuck inside these tiny baskets.

I paper-pieced my fruit, using scraps and bits of my favorite papers.  This is one of my most favorite techniques!  Behind my fruit basket, I used the new Starburst stencil.

My next card uses my favorite summertime treat…watermelon!  I used the new Layered Watermelon Stencils to create my background, adding watercolor spots and Distress Ink droplets.

I then layered on my watermelon slices using Watermelon Stamp set and coordinating dies.  They are adhered on a square die cut, cut using the Mini Scallop Card dies.  

I adore the sweet sentiments found in this set…this is one of my favorites!

These new products are available now at Pretty Pink Posh.

Be sure to leave comments on the blogs listed below, as there at 3 $30 gift certificates up for grabs, one for each day of the blog hops, beginning yesterday and ending tomorrow.

Pretty Pink Posh blog

Amy Rysavy

Cathy Zielske

Melissa Philips

Lisa Mears

Channin Pelletier

Leica Palma

Dana Kirby

The Greetery…Urban Jungle - Day 1

The Greetery’s new Urban Jungle collection is so irresistible!  Let’s jump right into today’s new products and associated projects.  My first card uses the adorable GreenHouse die.  I love it, love it, love it!  I added ink to mine to create soft shades that glass may resemble, with shabby bricks across the bottom, and a distressed wooden door.

I filled my greenhouse full of flowers and greenery using the Garden Tub Filler and Petal Pusher Blooms dies.  These blooms make my smile with their plump and jumbo nature and feel.  

For my sentiment I have used the new Little Labels Stamps + Cut Combo….a new favorite of mine.  It’s trendy, classic, and perfect all at the same time.  

My next card uses the Garden Tub die…something I am very fond of in real life and now I can enjoy it on paper too!  I filled my shabby, metal garden tub with the Garden Tub Fillers die, sponging colors of green over each surface area.

I added tiny blooms in white from the Petal Pusher Blooms die, just to bring in a few florals.  Once again you can see that I used a sentiment from the Little Labels Stamp + Cut Combo, adding it across the front of my metal tub.

Behind my scene, I’ve used the gorgeous, new Woven Can Background Die.  It’s so detailed and stunning….perfect for the modern feel of the Urban Jungle collection. 

My last card uses the sweet Petal Pusher Blooms, stencils, and Background dies.  I adore this trio of goodies.  They make creating so effortless and enjoyable.

The Petal Pusher Background die is pierced and embossed with a few of the images actually cut out so you can plump up your flowers and create dimension.  The Petal Pusher stencils coordinate perfectly with the background, so adding color is a snap!

I surrounded my sentiment, from the Pine Blossom stamp set, using Petal Pusher Blooms dies.  I doubled and tripled their layers to create really full and plump blooms and adore how they turned out.

The Greetery’s Urban Jungle collection will be available on Friday, June 9th at 10am EDT.  

Leave a comment on the following blogs to be eligible to win one of two $50 gift certificate to The Greetery!

1. Angelica

2. Dana

3. Dawn

4. Kelly

5. Laurie

6. Melissa

7. Wanda

The Greetery: Hip Hip Hooray Collection - Day 2…

It’s a celebration at The Greetery and I’m joining in on the fun!  I’ve used the darling, new Gifts Galore Stencils, Gifts Galore Die, and Hidden Messages die on my card today and what a delightful time I had using these products.

The Gifts Galore Stencils are a multi-step group of stencils that create this darling grid of packages.  Add colors, patterns, and then ribbon and bows if you desire.  I used the Gifts Galore dies to create my ribbons and bows, cutting them from patterned paper to bring in a little personality.

The Hidden Messages Die allows you to create a flap that opens to reveal a secret message hidden underneath.  Mine uses flowers from the new Takes the Cake stamp set and dies and a banner cut using the older Cake Pops Sentiments stamp set and Banners die.

I love the tiny bows, tags, and flowers you can cut to embellished your packages…such a unique and creative idea that I know you’ll love!

The Greetery’s new release will be available on April 26th at 10am EST.  Visit the blogs below to be eligible to win a complete Hip Hip Hooray collection of products.  

1. Angelica

2. Dana

3. Dawn

4. Kelly

5. Laurie

6. Wanda

 

Pretty Pink Posh March Blog Hop…

Welcome to the March Release for Pretty Pink Posh!  This month is full of all things fresh and Springy.   My card today uses the new Leafy Spring Wreath stamp set and coordinating dies.  

I adore this sweet wreath complete with its flowers, eggs, tiny birds, and more.  It so much fun to color and dress up in Springtime colors.  Across the bottom I have used the new Layered Chicks Stencils…this is a 4-step stencil if you choose.  I just used two of them on this card.

The scrolling Spring sentiment is so beautiful and sweet and the perfect addition to your Spring Wreath.  All new products are available now HERE at Pretty Pink Posh.

Hop along at the following blogs, leave a comment, and you’ll be eligible to win a Pretty Pink Posh Gift Card!

Pretty Pink Posh blog

Mindy Eggen

Lindsey Larsen
Dana Kirby

Zsofia Molnar

Jeanne Jachna

Heather Hoffman

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Melissa

The Greetery - New Beginnings Collection: Day 2…

Welcome to the 2nd day of The Greetery’s New Beginnings Collection release.  I have three, fun cards to share with you using sweet, new Spring products.  

The new Jumbo Curiosity:  Nest die might just be my most favorite product of the release!  It’s irresistible!

I used the new Spring Meadow Rubber Background stamp set behind my nest and then used a sentiment and coordinating die cut from the New Day set.  

This next card uses the lovely, new Spring Meadow Stencils and dies.  They’re so easy to use and create beautiful results!

My sentiment comes from the New Day stamp set with coordinating die.  The sentiments in this set are so sweet and meaningful!

I’ve used the older Loopy Bow Builder die to tie my bundle Spring flowers together.

My last card uses the lovely, new Morning Glory dies.  What sweet and beautiful flowers they are!

The New Day stamp set has the most perfect sentiments for a variety of occasions…you’ll love them all!

Be sure to leave comments on the following blogs and on The Greetery’s blog in order to be eligible for a $50 Gift Card to The Greetery!

1. Angelica

2. Laurie

3. Dana

4. Wanda

5.  Dawn

6.  Kelly

The Greetery - New Beginnings Collection: Day 1…

Welcome to Day 1 of the New Beginnings Collection Release from The Greetery.  These sweet, new Spring and baby products are so delightful and full of creativity!  Let’s jump right in!

I’ve used the new Baby Face:  Sprout die and Baby Face Sentiments stamp set on my first card.  Betsy has designed such a large variety of Baby Face dies including an elephant, swaddled baby, lamb, peas in a pod, this tiny sprout, and more.

The Baby Face Sentiments coordinate with each of the dies, creating the sweetest, “punny” greetings.  Such a unique set of products!  I’ve also used the new Spring Sprays Stencils to frame in my sweet sprout.  I adore these lovely, layered stencils.

I’ve used the Spring Sprays Stencils and coordinating dies on my next card.  They create a lovely frame around your chosen focal point, such as the Jumbo Curiosity:  Butterfly I’ve used here.

I used crackle paste to stencil on the leaves of my Spring Sprays Stencils…love the weathered feel it creates!  In the background I have used the new Spring Meadow Rubber Background stamp.  I LOVE it!

My sentiment is from the new Rejoice stamp set and the border of flowers across the bottom of my card are the new Ribbon Maker:  Daisy Chain die.  Cute stuff, huh?

My last card uses lots of fun Spring products…they are all so sweet!  I adore the new Bunny Kisses dies, used in the center of my card.

I snipped apart the eggs from the new Ribbon Maker:  Easter Egg die and added them beneath my bunny.  The flowers are from the Spring Sprays dies and make the cutest accents.

The new Tear Strip Tags:  Spring stamp set was used for my sentiment and I’ve used the delightful Frosted Frames dies around the edges of my card.  

Such darling, new products!

To celebrate the New Beginnings release, The Greetery is giving away two $50 gift cards!  All you have to do is leave a comments on the designer’s blogs and on The Greetery blog to be eligible.  Happy hopping!

1.  Angelica

2. Laurie

3. Dana

4. Wanda

5.  Dawn

6.  Kelly

 

The Greetery…Have a Heart Collection:

The Greetery has a beautiful, new collection called Have a Heart that will be available tomorrow!  The designers are celebrating the new collection by sharing projects using all of the new goodies.  My first tag and card use the darling, new Hearts at Home:  Clock die and coordinating sentiments stamps.

I adore the sweet, punny sentiments associated with all of the new Hearts at Home dies.  You’ll find a toaster, mugs, lightbulb, sweater, and clock with coordinating sentiments.

I created a card using the same clock image, just in different patterned paper prints.  I added in some flowers from the Signed & Sealed With a Kiss stamp and dies set and my postage image from the Pretty Postmarks stamps and dies.

I added chrome accents to my clock using metallic cardstock from Your Paper Insider.  Isn’t this tiny alarm clock the sweetest?  I love the heart shaped of it and tiny numbers and hands.  “Time to be mine” is one of my favorite sentiments from the new Hearts at Home Sentiments stamp set.

I created a gift wrap for my next project, using the new Round About Hearts die as my tag base.  I sponged color over the outer hearts, added water, and then a bit of Distress ink to create a soft, watercolor look.

I added a sentiment to the center of my tag using the new Hot Stuff Sentiments stamps and dies.  My secondary sentiment on the Tear Strip Tag uses the new Tear Strip Tags Valentine stamp set.  These are so fun!  Assorted flowers were used at the base of my tag using BotaniCuts Hollyhocks dies and the Print Shop:  Garden Goodness stamp, stencil, and dies.

The new Ribbon Maker:  Scalloped Hearts die and Paper Ribbon:  Lilac were used as a wrap around my Lindt chocolate truffles.  LOVE the Ribbon Maker dies so much!

Lastly, I created a card using a beautiful variety of new and old products.  I began with the new Falling Hearts Background die, layered over my pink card base.

I then used pink foil and the new Heart Arrow Hot Foil Plate and Heart Arrow Die to create my focal point.  I added in sentiments from the new Hot Stuff Sentiments stamps and dies and Hearts and Home Sentiments.

I used a BotaniCuts Rose die and once again, the Pretty Postmarks stamps and Postal Frames dies.  Such a fun card to create!

Be sure to leave comments on the blogs of the designers listed for you below.  There will be two $50 gift certificates given away to random winners.

Dana

Angelica

Dawn

Laurie

Kelly

Wanda

Melissa

 

The new Have a Heart Collection will be available at The Greetery on Tuesday, January 17th at 10am EST.

Thanks for visiting!

Melissa

Pretty Pink Posh: January 2023 Blog Hop…

I’m happy be be guest designing for Pretty Pink Posh this month.  I have used the cutest, new supplies on my card today and I’m excited to share them with you.

I used the new Wonky Stitched Squares in the background and stenciled hearts over my surface area using the new Layered Conversation Hearts stencils.  These are a 4-step stencil if you choose, but I’ve just used the first layer of solid hearts on my card today.  

The darling Winter Mug dies were used with the new Valentine Mug Additions dies.  I used the heart window die to cut a heart from the center of my mug, creating a shaker, filled with the cute, new XOXO Clay Confetti.  SO cute!  The flower, chocolate dipped strawberry, and heart stir stick are all from the Valentine Mug Additions dies.  Be still my heart!

Across the center of my mug, I used the new Large Love Shadow die.  Such a sweet font!  My secondary sentiment was stamped on a double ended banner and is from the new Potted Roses stamp set.  Much more to come in the following days!  

New products are all available now!

Follow along at the below blogs and be sure to leave comments on each as you enjoy the sweet, new products and projects.  There will be 3 $30 gift certificates up for grabs (one winner for each day of the hop).  

Pretty Pink Posh blog

Caly Person

Raquel Arribas

Davina Cantrell

Kristie Marcotte

Zsofia Molnar

 

The Greetery - All Wrapped Up Blog Showcase…

Welcome to The Greetery’s All Wrapped Up Blog Showcase!  This release is full of everything you’ll need to wrap pretty packages, created tags, and complete your handmade cards.  Let’s get started!

My first project uses the new Big Branches:  Baby’s Breath, BotaniCuts Mistletoe, Loopy Bow Builder, Crimped Circle Tag, and Tear Strips Tags and Tear Strips Tags stamp set on my little jar of chocolates.

I’ve used the darling Mason Jar Zip Bags that can be found in The Greetery store…it’s the perfect size for sweet Christmas treats.  Don’t you love the darling Loopy Bow Builder as well as my tags following next.  I adore this sweet bow die!

My tags use so many fun items from this new release including the following:
Loopy Bow Builder, Crimped Circle Tag, Banner Gift Tag, Tear Strip Tags stamp set and dies, Big Branches:  Pine, and Dried Citrus Slices die.

The new Banner Gift Tag dies create the perfect, quick and easy gift tags for your jolly, holiday packages this Christmas.

The Dried Citrus Slices provide the cutest, coziest, heartwarming accents.  I adore them too!

Lastly, I’ve used the new Big Branches:  Eucalyptus die on this card…beautiful!  Once again the Dried Citrus Slices were used too.  They’re hard to put down :).

Run vertically across the center of my card is the new Ribbon Maker:  Large Scallops die…the perfect way to add paper ribbons on your cards of pretty, little brown, paper packages.  

I ran ribbon through the center of my paper ribbon…just one of the many possibilities of how you can use these beautiful new supplies.

Be sure to visit the other designers’ blogs to be entered to win a $50 gift certificate to The Greetery store and to be inspired!  I can’t wait to see what they’ve created for us.

Laurie

Kelly

Angelica

Wanda

Dana

Dawn

Melissa

Thanks so much for visiting!

Melis

The Greetery: Day 3 - We Wish You a Merry Christmas…

Figgy Pudding is up next on Day 3 of The Greetery’s Song of Christmas Collection and I think it’s the cutest thing I’ve ever seen!

The Figgy Pudding Box die creates two pieces, the bottom and cute topper.  What will you put inside yours?  I covered the top of mine with white cardstock coated in chunky Mica Flakes.  

I added the Bow Topper Die and adorable Holly Topper Embellishments to dress up the top of my Figgy Pudding package.  These would make the cutest ornaments on a pink Christmas tree, don’t you think?  Or the perfect package for some holiday jewelry :).

My next card uses the new Cooking Up Christmas stamp, stencil set and matching die.  What a fun idea to create a set centered around holiday baking….my favorite thing about Christmas!

Sugar cookies, candy cane, milk for Santa, kisses…

Hot cocoa, a mixing bowl full of cookie batter, etc.  Wouldn’t this combination of products make the cutest tags too?  True love!

And, lastly for this glorious release, is the new StencilScapes Winter Stencil.  Can you believe this entire background was created using Betsy’s fabulous stencils?  Amazing and so much fun to use.

I added in a new Frosty Pines tree die….genius and gorgeous!

And selected a sentiment from the Arched Holiday Sentiments stamp set.  These sentiments are so beautiful, they create perfect last minute sentiments to any holiday card.

Be sure to leave comments on each designer’s blog in order to be eligible to win a $50 gift certificate to The Greetery!  How fun to use to shop for new stamping goodies!

Listed below are the designers who have gorgeous creations ready to share with you…enjoy!

Angelica

Kelly

Dana

Wanda

Laurie

Dawn

Latisha Yoast

Thanks so much for visiting!

 

The Greetery: Day 2 - Deck the Halls…

Hello there and welcome to Day 2 of The Greetery’s Song of Christmas Collection.  Today we are decking the halls with all new, and such creative products.  Let’s get started with my first card.

I adore the new Jumbo Curiosity Ornament Dies and have used two on this first card.  They are a delight to sponge ink over, cut from patterned paper, felt, vellum, and other materials.  I’ve used the new Twinkle Background die directly behind my ornaments…so much fun!

Surrounding my ornaments I have used the new Mistletoe Arches stamp, stencil, and dies….talk about adorable!  What a fun surrounding statement it makes!  My sentiment is from the new Arched Holiday Sentiments stamp set with matching die.  

I’ve used these very same elements on my second card, showing how beautiful they look in different colors.  Once again the Jumbo Curiosity Ornament dies take center stage…love ‘em.

I can’t quite get enough of the Mistletoe Arches stencil and die….I love this arch painted in shades of gold for a classic Christmas twist.

Surrounding and topping my ornament, I have used the new Arched Holiday Sentiments stamp set and A2 Arches Stencil.  These stencils are delightful!

Be sure to leave comments on each designer’s blog in order to be eligible to win a $50 gift certificate to The Greetery!  How fun to use to shop for new stamping goodies!

Listed below are the designers who have gorgeous creations ready to share with you…enjoy!

Angelica

Kelly

Dana

Wanda

Laurie

Dawn

Thanks so much for visiting!

The Greetery: Day 1 - Heaven & Nature Sing…

It’s Day 1 of The Greetery’s A Song of Christmas Collection and the theme for today is Heaven & Nature Sing.  Let’s get started with products used on my first card.

Being a music lover myself, I adore the new Heaven & Nature Sing Stamp + Stencil and matching die.  I’ve never seen a music note as lovely as this one…it’s weathered and woodsy, and so charming with all of its leaves and berries.  The stamp set comes with two different sentiments to choose from, both Christmas related and oh, so gorgeous with their two-step technique.

In the background, I have used the gorgeous, new Pine & Berry Background stamp…it’s absolutely irresistible.  I stamped mine in white on a Kraft background and love the rustic look.  

On my next card I used the Pine & Berry Background once again, this time stamping on a white base in light green ink.  

The darling, new Peaceful Doves dies and Peaceful Doves Details stamp set were used.  Can you imagine anything as sweet and serene as Christmas doves?  I just adore these darling birds.  

I love the gorgeous font used on one of my favorite sentiments for Christmas, “Peace on Earth”, don’t you?  It’s a favorite on mine to use for the holidays and this one is exceptional in every way.  The lovely florals are from the new Pine Berry stamp set and matching die.  So fun to use to accent corners, around sentiments, etc.

Lastly, this card uses the new Peaceful Olive stamp, stencil, and Full Panel die.  These products work flawlessly together!

The Peaceful Olive Full Panel creates the most beautiful background and give you a wonderful jumping off point if you choose to build upon it, which I did.  I used the single Peaceful Olive dies with coordinating stamps to surround my sentiment.

I then added in flowers, leaves and berries from the new Winter Medley die set.  It’s so sweet, with such delicate images…they make the perfect accents to any floral.

Be sure to leave comments on each designer’s blog in order to be eligible to win a $50 gift certificate to The Greetery!  How fun to use to shop for new stamping goodies!

Listed below are the designers who have gorgeous creations ready to share with you…enjoy!

Angelica

Kelly

Dana

Wanda

Laurie

Dawn

Thanks so much for visiting!

Melissa

Calico Fields Collection - Day 2…

Day 2 of The Greetery’s Calico Fields Collection is full of such Autumn sweetness…let’s get started with the new, Rolling Hills dies.  This delightful die coordinates with the Rolling Hills stencils, Rolling Hills Tree Details Die, and Countryside dies, which I have also used here.

My sentiment is from the new Thankful Heart stamp + stencil and dies.  This is the cutest stamp set!  You’ll learn more about this fun set of products next…but I adore it!

I paper-pieced my rolling hills together, adding in patterned paper that created a patchwork look across the countryside.  I then tucked in Countryside dies here and there, nestling them into the hills.  I love the tiny silo, farmhouses, windmill, and fences….so endearing.

My next card uses the new Stencilscapes Autumn Stencils.  Get ready to fall right in love with this amazing concept!  Don’t be intimidated by how complex it appears….this gorgeous scene comes together so effortlessly!  

This scene was created by applying color over one stencil at a time that created different pieces of of the scene.  I had so much fun creating this!

The sentiment was created using the Thankful Heart stamps, dies, and stencils on this card too.  You’ll love the ability to color in the negative spaces on the sentiment using the coordinating stencils.  It makes creating a sentiment in coordinating colors so much fun!  Don’t you love the apple bushel, pumpkins, flowers, cornstalks, squash, etc. on this card?  All stencils with stamp options too.

My last card uses the new Time For Gratitude stamps and dies.  This darling set coordinates with the older Hourglass Frame and Hourglass Insert dies.

I love the florals in this set…they’re two-step, which enables you to stamp the flowers in a different color from the stem.  Aren’t the fonts and flourishes used on the sentiments beautiful?

All of these new products will be available on September 8th at The Greetery.   Happy Shopping!

In the meantime, visit the blogs below and be sure to leave a comment to be eligible to win a $50 gift card!

Angelica

 Laurie

 Dawn

 Wanda

Kelly

Dana

 

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

 

The Greetery - Wild Elegance Collection…

 

Welcome to The Greetery’s Wild Elegance Collection….it’s beautiful and simply elegant, just as the name says!  My first card uses the gorgeous, new Floral Arches stamps, stencils, and dies.  What a delightful group of products these are!

I love adding just a pop of red to my florals, and chose to add it here with my stenciling and stamped accents.  You’ll love how effortlessly these detailed floral arches come together.  They look so complicated, but are simply created with Betsy’s fabulous designs.

I love the number of different sentiments included in the  coordinating Arched Sentiments stamp set there are to choose from.  I had to use this one about the hug you get to keep…it’s my favorite.  I’ve also used the coordinating Arched Sentiments stamps and dies to bring in more color and character to my florals.  These products work together so beautifully.

My next card uses the new A2 Arches dies to create my focal point.  These are FUN!  I’ve used three different sizes of them, adding in a vellum layer to create softness.

My florals are comprised of the new Lovely Silhouettes stamps and dies.  Aren’t they beautiful?  I stamped my background arch using images from this stamp set and then added a  colorful cluster on the side, climbing up and over the arch.

This new set is perfect for weddings, and full of all different varieties of wedding and anniversary sentiments.  Love them!

My last card uses the new Sketched Wildflowers Frame Rubber stamp in my background, topped with the coordinating Sketched Wildflower Bouquet Stamp, stencil, and die.  I created an opening in my frame by using the coordinating Sketched Wildflower Frame Die.  Betsy has thought of absolutely everything!  Isn’t the tiny tag where the sentiment can be stamped just perfection?  This set is loaded with all sorts of sentiment possibilities.  

 

These gorgeous, new products will be available on Thursday at 10am EDT at The Greetery!

Be sure to leave a comment on the following blogs to be eligible to win a little spending money to The Greetery!

1. Angelica

2. Dana

3. Wanda

4. Dawn

5. Laurie

6. Melissa

Thanks for visiting!

Melissa

The Greetery Sweet & Sunny Collection - Day 2…

Welcome to Day 2 of The Greetery’s Sweet & Sunny Collection Reveal.  Oh, what beautiful treats you are in for today!  They are all things lovely, sweet, and summery!  Let’s get started, shall we?

I’ve used the gorgeous, new Leaves All Around dies and stencils on my first card, stenciling in warm, earthy tones to tie in with my shabby, corrugated paper background.  This stencil and die are so easy to use and create the most beautiful frame in an instant.

The gorgeous, new Jumbo Curiosity:  Butterfly Die was used in the center of my frame and how I love this beautiful thing!  It’s truly effortless to create shape, form, and color…you’ll love it along with the new Jumbo Curiosity:  Moth and Dragonfly dies and stencils.  I’ll be using those later and will have projects ready to share soon.

On my next card, I’ve used the new Leaves All Around Stencil and Dies once again, this time stenciling in leafy, brilliant greens.  It’s amazing how different it looks based on the colors used, don’t you think? 

Leaves All Around creates the most beautiful frames for your card.  I love it!  I used the Daisy Days stamp set and dies to bring in some florals, adding them above my focal point.  Imagine all of the other Greetery florals you can combine with this lovely frame.   

I used the Mini Boxwood Heart stamps and dies for my focal point, adding in a sentiment also from this set, that is simple and doesn’t detract from the gorgeous greenery surrounding it.  SO much fun!

On my last card, I have used the sweet, new BotaniCuts Hollyhocks die.  I can’t express how beautiful these tiny, little flowers turn out once they’re colored and assembled.  I am smitten with them.

I combined my hollyhocks with lavender from the BotaniCuts Lavender die collection.  I added yellow to them instead of lilac, but love how they turned out.  I so enjoy trying unexpected colors on things…there is no wrong or right way when it comes to being creative. 

For my sentiment and behind my hollyhocks, I used the Sketchbook Roses stamp set and heat embossed the flowers in gold embossing powder.  I love the soft, subtle background it adds to the bold, bright flowers in the forefront.  

I can’t wait to follow the links below to see what the other designers have created…I know we’ll all be in for such a treat!

Dana

 Wanda

Angelica

Dawn

Laurie

Kelly

Thanks so much for visiting!

Melissa

The Greetery Sweet & Sunny Collection - Day 1…

Good morning!  It’s Day 1 of The Greetery’s Sweet & Sunny Release and it’s as cute as can be!  My first card uses the new Honey Bee die…oh, how I love this sweet little bug :).

In the upper and lower corner of my Honey Bee die, I have used the Honeycomb Corners Die and stamps, dies, and sentiments from the Buzz-worthy set.  Isn’t this sentiment the cutest?  I love the honeycomb stamps too.

Surrounding my Honey Bee, I have used greenery from the Boxwood Heart Details die.  I just used a portion of these greens to highlight the oval shape beneath my bee.  The florals used are from the Pine Blossom stamp and die sets.  

This next card uses the new Buzz-Worthy Sentiment stamp set and dies once again, combined with the new Honey Jar stamp set and dies.  Get ready to fall in love!

The tiny honey jar comes in three different varieties, each showing a different level of honey contained in the jar.  Also, you’ll find a darling fabric topper die, complete with ruffles and twine that wraps around the topper, and ties with a bow.  

You’ll notice I used my cute honeycomb stamps once again and I selected a different sentiment from the Buzz-worthy set.  I could stamp with these all day long!  Aren’t those tiny bees sweet?  I added in some red geraniums from the Botani-Cuts Geranium die collection.  

Lastly, I’ve used the new Honeysuckle Stems stamp set and dies, adding them to my Honey Jar.  Who says you can’t use a honey jar as a vase, right?  Especially when the flowers are sweet honeysuckles like these.

You’ll love these happy honeysuckles.  They look so realistic, I can almost smell their sweet fragrance.  I stamped each stem in different colors in order to create a colorful bouquet.  The golden yellow tied in perfectly with the yellow from my honey jar.

Behind my floral bouquet, I used the Postal Frames die and the Seed Catalog Background stamp.  

You’ll adore all of these brand new sets and enjoy creating with them just as much as I have!  More to come tomorrow.  In the meantime,  sit back and enjoy what the other designers have created:

Dana

Wanda

Angelica

Melissa

Dawn

Laurie

 Kelly

The Greetery Garden Variety Collection - Day 2…

Today is all about the flower garden with The Greetery’s new Day 2 products.  They are certainly sweet and so much fun to create with.  My first card uses the new Garden Gear:  Tools die, stencils, and stamps and It’s a Wrap Posy Pocket die.  

I cut my Posy Pocket die from vellum and wrapped up a beautiful assortment of florals including the Plucked Die, BotaniCuts: Lavender Die, and BotaniCuts: Bluebells Die.  I sponged a variety of soft colors over my die cut flowers, spritzed them with water, added a splattering of Distress spray, and tucked them inside my wrap.  I love how they look surrounded in soft vellum.

My darling garden spade was cut and stamped using the new In Spades stamps + stencil and Garden Gear:  Tools die.  In the background I have used the gorgeous, new Seed Catalog Background stamp.  It’s already a favorite of mine and I’ve used it again on my next card, stamping it in white ink over Kraft cardstock.

Once again, I’ve used the Garden Gear:  Tools die…aren’t these irresistible?  I left this one bare, so the pattern I stenciled on the sweet Garden Gear:  Gloves die wouldn’t get lost in the background.  

The Garden Gear:  Gloves stencil creates the cutest, gardening gloves I have ever seen.  I wish they’d create them in my size, as I adore garden gloves.  I added some BotaniCuts: Lavender arranged in between my gloves.  They are such pretty blooms!

The Greetery Garden Variety Collection - Day 1…

Good morning!  It’s day 1 of The Greetery’s Garden Variety Collection Release and it is going to brighten your Tuesday!  My first card uses the new Print Shop:  Daisy Days stamp, stencils, and dies.   Daisies are a favorite of mine, so I thoroughly enjoyed creating with these products.

I used the entire Daisy Days die so it would cover the complete card front.  This die would be beautiful clipped apart with pieces arrranged and used in so many beautiful ways.  I’m going to try that next :).  I used the new Scripty Hello die across the center of my card for my sentiment.  It’s beautiful!

I love that the Daisy Days die comes with individually die cut flowers too, so you can use them on their own, or as accents, such as I’ve done here.  Such a sweet collection!

I’ve used the new Print Shop:  Garden Goodness stamps, stencil, and die on my next couple of cards.  Talk about fun to create with!  I love the whole stencil and stamp concept…have you tried them?

I tucked my Garden Goodness flowers inside a die cut and stamped Signed & Sealed envelope.  Don’t these tiny florals look sweet bursting out of the envelope?  I love light blues, yellows, and gingham mixed together….they make me happy as does this card.  My sentiment and dies are also from the Signed & Sealed stamp set.

To surround and accentuate my flower stuffed envelope, I used the Pretty Postmarks stamps, dies, and Postage Frames dies.  I love how effortlessly Betsy’s products work together!

My last card uses more fresh blooms from the Garden Goodness stamps, stencils, and dies.  They look so beautiful in every color under the rainbow, don’t they?

I’ve used the delightful Scripty Hello die near the bottom of my card.  I love that this die stands alone and is beautiful enough to be all you need for a sentiment.  

I potted these flowers in the Pretty Pot die…give me a pot of wildflowers any day, and I’m a happy girl!  One of my favorite elements in the Garden Goodness set is the butterfly…you’ll find two facing in opposite directions in this set.  Very endearing!  The mat behind my pot is  the Frosted Frames dies.  I love the swirls and playful movement.

Find all of the information you need regarding Day 1 of this beautiful release, HERE at The Greetery.

Now for some giveaways!

Day 1 giveaway - we'll be giving away three prize packages that include a $50 gift card to spend right away, plus a Greetery tumbler with a 25% off code to use at a later date of the winner's choosing.

Make sure to leave a comment here and every link below to be eligible for the giveaway!  Winners will be selected at random.  More beautiful, irresistible, new products being introduced tomorrow.  Thank you for stopping by!

Melis

Dana

Wanda

Angelica

Dawn

Laurie

Kelly

CLICK HERE for my product list!

 

Reverse Confetti February Blog Hop…

Hello, friends!  Welcome to the February Reverse Confetti Creative Blog Hop.  You’ll find a list of all the contributors at the bottom of my post.  Prepare to fall in love!

I’ve used the darling Poppies stamp set and dies on my card today.  They are my favorites and I can’t quite get enough of them.  After stamping them, I added a few droplets of water to created a watercolor look.

I layered my Poppies over a die cut tag, cut using the Lovely Tag Confetti Cuts.  I love that this set comes with two different sizes of hearts.  I’ve used the larger on my tag, cutting a window in the center of my tag.

I used a sentiment from the Big Heart Sentiments stamp set and dies.  This set is full of the most perfect sentiments for Valentine’s Day or many other occasions.

In the background I’ve used the Stiched Daisies Cover Panel over patterned paper.  I love the soft, delicate feel it adds to my pretty Poppies.

Be sure to follow along below!  Happy creating!

Andrea Shell

Audrey Tokach

Maria Russell

Lien Leysen

Lisa Henke

Amy Kolling

Tricia Barber

Kellianne Wilson

Dana Kirby

Amy Tsuruta

Olga Moss

Melissa Phillips

Jeanne Jachna

 

 

Reverse Confetti Blog Hop…

Welcome to the Reverse Confetti January Release Blog Hop!  You’ll find all of the blog hop participants listed below.  

I’ve used the new Lovely Tag dies on my card, using the large heart to die cut a window in my tag.  I then added patterned paper and vellum behind my window and embellished with the smaller heart from the Lovely Tag dies and a die cut and stamped sentiment from the new Big Heart Sentiments.

Across the bottom of my tag I have used the new Valentine Sentiments stamp set.  I adore this set, the font used, and all of the creative sentiments to choose from.

Behind my tag I have used the new Stitched Daisies Cover Panel die.  I added die cut glitter hearts, cut using the new Large Circle of Hearts dies and Big Heart Sentiments dies.  

Thanks so much for visiting!  Enjoy your weekend.

Melissa

 

Reverse Confetti

Cheiron Brandon

Audrey Tokach

Becky Roberts

Maria Russell

Amy Rohl

Lisa Henke

Kelly Lunceford

Dilay Nacar

Amy Kolling

Michelle Short

Kellianne Wilson

Tiffany Pryce Russom

Andrea Shell

Rachel Alvarado

Dana Kirby

Candice Fisher

Susan Wymer

Amy Tsuruta

Tricia Barber

Melissa Phillips

Jenny Colacicco

Olga Moss

Jeanne Jachna

Lien Leysen

 

Heather Ruwe

 

 

 

Reverse Confetti Day 3…

Happy Day 3 of the Reverse Confetti January Release!  My card today uses the gorgeous, new Hello Daisy stamp set and dies.  Isn’t this stamp set beautiful?

I stamped my daisies on white cardstock and heat embossed them using white embossing powder.  I then used ink, Prima watercolor color pencils and Zig Watercolor Markers to add color.  I stamped my sentiment in multiple shades of pink and matted it using foam adhesive squares.

In the background, I used the new Postal Cover Panel die.  All of these lovely, new products will be available on January 8th at Reverse Confetti.  

Reverse Confetti will be giving away one $15 gift certificate for a lucky, random winner who leaves comments on my blog and the blogs of the other participants, listed below.  They’ll also give away another $15 gift certificate through comments left one their Facebook page. 

For more beautiful projects from other contributors, visit the links below.

Thanks for visiting!
Melissa

 

 

Reverse Confetti

Audrey Tokach

Maria Russell

Lisa Henke

Amy Kolling

Kellianne Wilson

Dana Kirby

Amy Tsuruta

Melissa Phillips

Jeanne Jachna

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reverse Confetti Day 2…

Welcome to Day 2 of the Reverse Confetti January Release.  My card today uses some beautiful, new things from Reverse Confetti.  Let’s get started.

I’ve used the new Layered Lots of Love die for my main sentiment.  Isn’t it fun and versatile?  There are so many ways to use this.  I’ve sponged ink over my top layer in the same colors I used on my flowers.  I added just a few drops of water and let the magic happen.  I layered my Lots of Love die over a heart cut from the new Postal Cover Panel.

The sweet flowers are from the new Poppies stamp set and dies.  I love them!  They’re a 4-step stamp set and create such a fun, multi-layered look.  The secondary sentiment near the bottom is also from the Poppies stamp set.  In the background you’ll notice I used the new, Stitched Daisies Cover Panel.  These new products will be available on January 8th at Reverse Confetti.

Reverse Confetti will be giving away one $15 gift certificate for a lucky, random winner who leaves comments on my blog and the blogs of the other participants, listed below.  They’ll also give away another $15 gift certificate through comments left one their Facebook page. 

For more beautiful projects from other contributors, visit the links below.

Thanks for visiting!
Melissa

 

 

 

 

Reverse Confetti

Audrey Tokach

Maria Russell

Lisa Henke

Amy Kolling

Kellianne Wilson

Dana Kirby

Amy Tsuruta

Melissa Phillips

Jeanne Jachna

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reverse Confetti Day 1…

Hello there!  It’s sure been a long time since I’ve tuned into my poor, neglected blog, hasn’t it?  I’m here to share projects created for Reverse Confetti as their Guest Designer, and I couldn’t be happier.

My first card uses the new Love Bugs stamp set and dies.  I am so happy to create with these darling little bugs…Valentine’s Day cards are my favorites!  I paper-pieced my Love Bugs and used Copic Markers for color and shading.

I’ve also used the new Postal Cover Panel dies.  This die set comes with the cute background and heart dies, so you get lots of fun options to create with.  I layered my hearts, adding in the heart swirl from the Love Bugs set.

I used hearts from the Love Bugs stamp set to create my background on white cardstock.  This set is so playful and full of the cutest images and sentiments, such as the one I used on this card.

Ready for some more cuteness?  Have I mentioned how much I love creating Valentine’s Day cards? :). I used the new Large Circle of Hearts die on this card.  Heart Lovers…this one is for you!  I adore it.  

I added in contrasting hearts around the circle using a die included in this set.  Hearts from the new, Big Hearts Sentiments stamp set were stamped on these heart die cuts to add in more character and detail. My sentiment across the front is also from the new Big Hearts Sentiments stamp and die sets.  

In the background I have used the new Stitched Daisies Cover Panel.  Isn’t this the cutest background?  Across the bottom I used a sentiment from the new Valentine Sentiments stamp set…another favorite of mine.  You’ll love all of the sweet sentiments to choose from.

Hop along to see more delightful, new products and projects from Reverse Confetti!

 

Reverse Confetti

Audrey Tokach

Maria Russell

Lisa Henke

Amy Kolling

Kellianne Wilson

Dana Kirby

Amy Tsuruta

Melissa Phillips

Jeanne Jachna

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pinkfresh Studio March 2021 Stamp, Stencil, Die, and Hot Foil Release

Welcome to the Pinkfresh Studio March Release!  It’s a beautiful one, so lets dive right in to the projects!

I’ve used the beautiful Be Strong stamp set, dies, and stencils to create my first card.  I am a huge fan of stamps and stencils...they truly are so easy to use and create beauty in an instant.  The sentiment used on this card is also from the Be Strong stamp set.  I love it!

In the background, I have used the Geo Leaf Background die over paper from the Keeping it Real 6x6 Paper Pad.  This background die is so intricate and lovely.

Before layering on my florals from the Be Strong stamp set, I stamped a block of cardstock using the Nested Chevron Cling Stamps and added a spritz of water to create some blending and softness.

My next card uses the new Reason to Smile Wreath stamp set, dies, and stencils.  Such gorgeous products and so enjoyable to create with.

I love the word stencils that coordinate with the sentiment stamps found in the set.  I added mine across the center of my wreath, stenciling on a banner die cut.  The tiny flowers and additional leaves and vines are from the new Garden Wreath die set.

Isn’t this sentiment beautiful and one you’d wish to send to everyone you love?  I’ve used the Simply Diamonds die in the background.  I love how it compliments the soft, floral wreath.  

To celebrate this beautiful release, Pinkfresh Studio is giving away the full release on the Pinkfresh blog and YouTube channel.

They will also be giving away a total of TEN $25 gift cards along the blog hop!  So comment on the blogs listed below to be entered into the contest.

Winners will be posted on May 6 , 2021 on the Pinkfresh Studio GIVEAWAY PAGE.  Remember you must check that page & claim your prize within 2 weeks. 

Enjoy the blog hop and gorgeous projects!

Melissa

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Pinkfresh Studio February 2021 Stamp, Stencil and Die Release Blog Hop...

 

Morning and welcome to the Pinkfresh Studio February Blog Hop!  This release is gorgeous and full of such creative products.  My first card uses the new Rustic Floral Wreath Die and Stencils.  

I must admit that I was a bit hesitant to use this combination of products, as I have never used anything quite like them, but I am SMITTEN and crazy about combining stencils with a die cut and loving the results.  Pinkfresh Studio inks create such vivid details and bring images to life.

I’ve also used the beautiful Slimline Layered Starburst Stencils, which may be my most favorite product.  You can catch a glimpse of the gorgeous starburst rays, stenciled as my background on a die cut Slim Stitched Rectangle, followed by a vellum rectangle adhered to the center.

I used a sentiment from the Thankful for Friends stamp set and stamped it on a Fancy Labels Frame die cut.

The lovely, new Friendship Blooms stamp set, dies, and stencils were used on this card.  The stenciling over the stamped, detailed images, creates the most beautiful shading and coloring on these blooms.

My flowers are layered over die cut Stitched Scallop Rectangles and Stitches dies with paper from the Keeping it Real 6x6 paper pad.

The sentiments in the Friendship Blooms stamp set are so sweet and unique....it was hard to choose just one to use on my card.  The soft die cut leaves used on both cards are new also and from the Curvy Leaves die set...they’ve quickly become a favorite of mine :).

As you hop along, be sure to leave comments as you go and you’ll be eligible to win a $25 gift card to Pinkfresh Studio!  Winners will be posted on the Winners Page on February 15, 2021.  You must visit that page and claim your prize within 2 weeks.

Thanks so much for visiting!  It’s been a treat to design with these new Pinkfresh goodies.

Melis

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Pinkfresh Studio September 2020 Holiday Stamp and Die Release Blog Hop...

Hello!  Welcome to the Pinkfresh Studio September 2020 Holiday Stamp and Die Blog Hop!  It's gonna be a fun one!

On my first card I used the adorable, new Pop-Out Folk Christmas Cling Stamp and Dies....LOVE these!

I stamped my images on Kraft cardstock using watermark ink and then heat embossed them using white embossing power.  I added just a bit of color using my Copic markers.  These are such darling images and don't need much of anything to help them stand out!

My sentiment comes from the new Our Home to Yours stamp set (another one you'll love), and the sweet and tiny snowflakes are the new Layered Snowflakes Dies...to die for!

This next card uses the gorgeous, new Ornate Poinsettia Die...it's so beautiful and delicate.  I added my die cut over a watercolor background.

I used the Heather Uppercase Die Collection to create my "JOY", adhering it to a strip of vellum. 

I then embellished with flowers from the Lovely Blossoms stamp set and dies, layering them over beautiful Layered Snowflakes once again.

Be sure to hop along following the blogs below and leave comments as you go in order to be eligible to win a $25 gift card to Pinkfresh Studio. 

Thanks for visiting!

Melis

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Pinkfresh Studio August 2020 Stamp and Die Release Blog Hop...

Hello!  Welcome to the Pinkfresh Studio blog hop.  Today I'm sharing a couple of cards using the fun, new Color Block Horizontal Stripes stamp set.  It's such a playful, creative product.

I used a variety of Pinkfresh Studio ink colors in shades between yellow and red, with a few shades of pink added in as well.  I stamped my stripes on a die cut Essentials Tag, also a new product.  I stamped my sentiment on vellum using a sentiment from the new Sending Love and Hugs stamp set.  

The pretty wreath around my sentiment was created using the new Charming Floral Wreath stamp set...it's delightful and so much fun to stamp with.  The tiny sentiment at the bottom of my card is also from the Charming Floral Wreath stamp set.

My second card once again uses the new Color Block Horizontal Stripes stamp set as well as the new Color Block Horizontal Stripes die.  I stamped stripes on my kraft base, heat embossing some in white embossing powder, and some in gold glitter embossing powder.  I then added die cut stripes, cut from gold and silver cardstock.  I love the mix of kraft, white, and metallics.

My florals come from the new Sending Love and Hugs stamp set and dies.  I stamped in a combination of Pinkfresh Studio ink along with white and gold embossing powder.  My sentiment is from the new Thankful for Friends stamp set and is stamped on a die cut Essentials:  Fancy Label Frame.  

Across the top, underneath my florals, I used the new Blushing Floral cling stamp, heat embossing it in white.  I love the mix of bold, graphic stripes mixed with soft florals.

Aren't these amazing products!  They sure are fun to get creative with.

Now for the hop!  Follow the links below and comment on each blog.  In doing so, you'll be entered to win a $25 gift certificate to Pinkfresh Studio!  The winner will be announced on August 26th on the Pinkfresh Studio Giveaway Page.  You must check that page and claim your prize within two weeks of the announcement.

Enjoy your weekend!

Melis

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Pinkfresh Studio & MISTI blog hop!...

Hello there!  I'm so happy to be joining Pinkfresh Studio and My Sweet Petunia/MISTI today.  Such a delightful collaboration!  I LOVE my MISTI and don't stamp without it :).  I used the beautiful Just Because stamp set and coordinating die from Pinkfresh along with the Mini MISTI to create my card.

I stamped my floral image on watercolor cardstock using watermark ink and then heat embossed it using white embossing powder.  Using the MISTI allows me to stamp my images more than once to get a very nice, clear, image before heat embossing.  I then sponged on ink in soft pinks for the flowers and pale green for the leaves.  I added water and let the magic happen.  I love how the colors blend and change and truly become art :).

My card base was created using Pinkfresh Studio's Slim Ornate Banner Dies.  I just love the sweet scallops across the bottom edge.  On my center layer, I stamped and heat embossed my florals on pink carsdtock.  I love the delicate, lacy feel this gives.  I then added a vellum layer on top before adhering my florals.

I snipped my stamped and die cut flowers apart in order to arrange them on my card front how I wanted.  This is a fun way to use your stamps differently.  My sentiment is from the Layered Bouquet stamp set and was stamped on a die cut Fancy Label Frame.  The MISTI allows such clean, crisp sentiments....love it!  I love the tiny Bar Magnets from MISTI as well.   To finish, I embellished my card using the Essentials: Crystal Mix from Pinkfresh.

Now for the fun!  Be sure to leave comments on all of the blogs listed below...once you do so, you'll be eligible to win a $50 gift certificate for Pinkfresh Studio and My Sweet Petunia!  Winners will be announced on August 14th on the MISTI blog and on the Pinkfresh Studio Winners Page.

Thanks so much for visiting!  Enjoy your weekend.

Melissa

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Simon Says Stamp Let's Connect Release...

Morning!  I've got a little something to share with you as part of Simon Says Stamp's new release, Let's Connect!  Such a fun, playful, and versatile release.  I have used (what I think is my most favorite floral background stamp ever) the Spring Flowers Cling Stamp.  

I stamped it on yellow cardstock using watermark ink and then heat embossed it using white embossing powder.  I then sponged ink over my embossed images using pinks,  yellows, and peaches, and then spritzed water over my background.  Since I wasn't quite ready to quit, I used Tonic watercolor pencils as well, needing the bit of detailed coloring in certain spots such as the centers of my flowers.  I then used the Border Bling:  Postage die from Ink to Paper to create a frame from my stamped background.

I added a second frame in white using the Ink to Paper Border Bling:  Skinny Diagonals die around the opening.  I added a sentiment to the center of my card from Ink to Paper's Many Anenomes stamp set along with sweet florals using the Nature's Background stamp set.

Thanks for visiting!  Hugs and love to you all.

Melissa

pinkfresh july challenge...

Hello friends!  I have recently joined the amazing design team at Pinkfresh Studio and I'm so excited to share with you my first project.  I've created a card using the July Monthly Challenge shown above...I love the colors and inspiration shown!

I immediately thought of rainbows when I saw the colors used in the challenge, so I began by stamping and heat embossing using the Pop Out Rainbow Cling stamp set. 

After heat embossing my rainbow stripes, I sponged the colors of the challenge over each arch, then added a bit of spritzed water to help the colors blend.  Next came the beautiful Foliage Frame die, which so beautifully framed in the rainbow.  I then stamped and die cut flowers in assorted colors using the Lovely Blossoms stamp set and dies.

To finish, I stamped my sentiment from the Layered Bouquet stamp set on labels cut using the Fancy Label Frames dies...my favorite, must have item in my stash for adding sentiments!

Be sure to join us for the July Monthly Challenge and you can be eligible to win a $50 gift card to Pinkfresh!  More details here.

Thanks for visiting!

Melis

ink to paper JUNE!...

Hello!  I'm back to share my Ink to Paper cards created for the June release...so much to love this release!

My first card uses the delightful, new Playful Patterns stamp set and dies.  This set is centered around baby-themed cards, but can also be used for other, happy occasions.

I used the new Love to Layer:  Aztec dies to create layered behind my rainbow and clouds....these are a must have die collection!

The same Playful Patterns stamp set and dies were used on this card as well, just switching up the colors and sentiments from the set.  I adore the chubby sunshine and rainbow images:).  You'll see the Love to Layer:  Aztec dies used again on this card as well.

More of a happy hello card here, created with the Playful Patterns set and dies...isn't it fun and inspiring?!

Moving on to the new Feathered Friends Mini stamp set and die and the new To Die For Sentiments:  You Brighten My Life and Love to Layer:  Scalloped Circles.  I added in flowers from the Cake Creations stamp set...my favorite tiny floral set.

On this card, I used the new Flourishing Florals stamp set and dies and To Die For Sentiments:  Long Distance Hug.  I used the Border Bling:  Hearts in the background, followed by the Mix & Mat:  Pretty Brackets die.

Inside this card, I used the new Inside Greetings:  Sending Hugs, which I stamped on the new Love to Layer:  Aztec die.


More of the lovely Flourishing Florals were used on this card with sentiments used from the new Just Sentiments:  Hugs stamp set.  The Love to Layer:  Scalloped Circle die was used to create my focal point, and in the background I used the Stencil Basics:  Dots.

One of my most favorite group of products this release are the new Vintage Postage stamp set, the Vintage Postage:  Sentiments stamp set, the Border Bling: Postage Frames, and Border Bling:  Skinny Postage Frames, all used on this card.  My center sentiment is from the new Just Sentiments:  Hugs stamp set and is stamped on a Double Ended Banner die.  My felt accents are from the Tag Creations:  Lemon die collection and the From the Heart die collection.

Lastly, I used the new Dear Friend stamp set on my Sympathy card.  My stems and leaves were stamped on the new Border Bling:  Tribal Frame.  You can also catch a peek at the new Border Bling:  Skinny Postage die, and new Love to Layer:  Scalloped Circles die.

Supplies listed below.  

Thanks for visiting...sending you a big hug!

 

Melis

 

Pinkfresh Studio June 2020 Pop Out Stamp and Die Release Blog Hop...

Hello friends!  I'm so happy to be joining Pinkfresh Studio today for their June release blog hop.  

My first card today uses the new Pop Out Diamonds Cling Stamp and coordinating Simply Diamonds Die.  What a beautiful set of products with so many creative uses.

After die cutting a block of cream cardstock, I sponged ink over a few of the individual diamonds in shades of yellow, aqua, green, and pink, and then spritzed water over each.  The area where I added my sentiment was die cut from pink cardstock and stamped in a coordinating ink and then adhered in place.

I then added embossing enamel around the edges of my diamonds, and heat set in place.  Next, I created my card base, added my diagonal die cut cream cardsock, and then with dimensional adhesive, added the watercolor diamonds to the grid. 

The tiny die cut and stamped flowers are also from the Pop Out Diamonds Cling Stamp set.  They are each so sweet.  To finish, I added a soft, sheer floral, die cut from vellum using the lovely Just Because stamp set and coordinating die.

My next card uses the fun, new Pop Out Rainbow Cling stamp.  To create my card I used the Slim Ornate Banner dies, stamping my rainbow on the center layer, cut from cream cardstock.

After stamping my rainbow arches using watermark ink, I added WOW embossing glitter in three colors and then heat embossed to set the glitter in place.  I love the shabby, elegant feel.  Over my embossed rainbow, I stamped florals from the Just Because stamp set once again, this time stamping in Kraft colored ink.

I then added the vellum layer, followed by my sentiment from the Delicate Wreath stamp set, stamped on die cut Fancy Label Frames, and embellished with flowers from the Lovely Blossoms stamp set.  This was such a fun card to create:).

Be sure to visit each blog listed below and leave a comment in order to be entered to win a $25 Pinkfresh gift card. Winners will be announced on June 19th and will be shown on the Pinkfresh Studio Giveaway Page, so please check there for a list of the winners.

 

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wedding day wishes...

Me again :)...I'm slowly working my way, or hoping to work my way, back into blogging.  I've been spending a few spare minutes here and there creating more and more with Betsy's lovely new products from The Greetery.

My card uses the florals from the Balloon Bouquet stamp set and dies to create a focal point for my wedding card.  I layered two of the stamped and die cut floral images over the top of one another to create a circle and then layered them over a die cut vellum circle, cut using the new Cake Pops die.

I also added a smaller, decorative circle cut from yellow cardstock also using the Cake Pops die, directly over my flowers.  Then came my sentiment from the Cake Pops Sentiment stamp set, stamped on a banner from the Cake Pops Banner die.  I also added glittery streamers using the Twisted Crepe dies.  In the background and for a secondary sentiment, I used images from the sweet Pretty Postmarks set...a set I can't stamp without:).

My products used are listed for you below.

I hope you're all enjoying your weekend!  Much love to you all!

Melis

The Greetery Day 2...

Welcome to Day 2 of The Greetery's May Release....I've LOVED joining Betsy and the other designers this month.

My first little creation uses the darling Cake Pops Collection, including the Cake Pops die, Cake Pops stand, Cake Pops Banner, and Cake Pops Sentiments stamp.

I had such a fun time creating this mini cake...it felt wonderful digging into my glitter, felt, and sprinkles to create layers of softness, shine and personality.

Think of all of the creative surprises you can tuck inside the Cake Pop Bubbles...candy of course, money, jewelry, buttons, trimmings, etc.

The cake stand is irresistible...the scallops!  True love, I say.

 

I've used lots of the Cake Pops elements on my card and love how fun and versatile all of these dies are.

I added in a flower from the Balloon Bouquet stamp set, and popped in the layered circles that resemble the top of a cake.  In the background I used the new Ticker Tape Background, which I just love.  After I stamped it using watermark ink, I added glitter embossing powder.  I love the shimmer!

 

The second part of my sentiment comes from the Balloon Bouquet stamp set.  Isn't it fun to see how all of these sets work together?

If you're up for more inspiration and another couple of $50 gift certificates, be sure to visit The Greetery's blog and leave comments on the designers' blogs to be eligible.

 

Thanks so much for your sweet comments and kindness.

Melis

 

Kay Miller

Laurie Willison

Dawn McVey

Heather Nichols

Keeway Tsao

Angelica Conrad

Kelly Lunceford

Norine Borys

Wanda Guess

Guests:

Melissa Phillips

Dana Kirby

Laura Bassen

Ashlea Cornel

The Greetery Day 1...

Welcome to Day 1 of The Greetery's May Release!  I'm so happy to get to join the this month to celebrate their 1st Anniversary!  My card created today uses the cutest celebration set called Balloon Bouquet along with the new Big Balloons coordinating dies.

I sponged ink on all of my balloons, spritzing them with water after to create a soft, transparent feel.  On  my largest balloon, I added flowers from the Balloon Bouquet stamp set, layering yellow blooms under a larger pink bloom.  I selected the Welcome Baby sentiment from this set to turn this into a celebration card for the new baby.

Behind my balloons, I used the darling, new Twisted Crepe dies...I LOVE these!  I sponged ink on them once again and then added a bit of watermark ink, sprinkled on embossing glitter, and watched the magic happen as I heat embossed each twisted ribbon.

To finish, I added a second sentiment from the Balloon Bouquet set near the bottom.  I love this fun font and all of the special sentiments included.

To celebrate, The Greetery is giving away two $50 gift certificates to lucky individuals who leave comments on the blogs of each designer.  Comments left will be entered into the giveaway and the winners will be announced on Friday morning on The Greetery blog.

The list of all designers is listed below.  

Thanks so much for visiting!  I've missed you!

Kay Miller

Laurie Willison

Dawn McVey

Heather Nichols

Keeway Tsao

Angelica Conrad

Kelly Lunceford

Norine Borys

Wanda Guess

Guests:

Melissa Phillips

Caly Person

Dana Kirby

Kelly Martin

Jill Hawkins

 

Pinkfresh Studio March 2020 Essentials Slim Cuts Release Blog Hop...

Good morning!  I'm joining Pinkfresh Studio today as they share their March 2020 Essential Slim Cuts Release....these products are gorgeous, unique, and so much fun to work with.

My first card uses the new Slim Ornate Banner dies.  These can be used in so many different ways and combinations.  I created multiple layers with my dies, leaving them slightly loose at the bottom, to create dimension.

I also used a combination of patterned papers, my favorite way to bring in color and character.  My sentiment was stamped using the Delicate Wreath stamp set on a frame created with the Fancy Label Frames dies.  I then framed in my sentiment using flowers from the Lovely Blossoms stamp set and die collection.

This sweet second card uses the new Slim Stitched Scallop Circles Panel layered over the Slim Stitched Rectangles.  Those scallops are so irresistible!

I tucked flowers stamped using the Layered Bouquet stamp set in each scalloped window.

And in my center window I added my sentiment from the Layered Bouquet stamp set, stamped on Fancy Label Frames dies.  I added a few extra flowers from the Lovely Blossoms stamp set as well.

Thanks so much for visiting!  Be sure to leave a comments on all of the designers' blogs for a chance to win a $25 gift card from Pinkfresh Studio!

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All you have to do is hop along to each stop & leave a comment along the way to be entered to win! You have until Sunday, March 29th at 11:59pm CST to leave a comment. Winners will be posted on the GIVEAWAY PAGE on Monday, March 30th. You must check this page & claim your prize within 2 weeks.

 

Melis

Pinkfresh Studio January 2020 Stamp & Die Release Blog Hop!...

Today I'm joining Pinkfresh Studio for their January release and it's a BEAUTIFUL one!  I used the lovely Just Because stamp set and dies on my first card.  This is such a fun set to color however you love coloring!

I stamped my floral image on a white card base using Raspberry Bliss ink.  I then used the new Foliage Frame die cut from white cardstock, and layered it over my card base.

I chose to color my florals using watercolors and then added in shabby green embossing enamel to add my tiny splatters.  I added my die cut florals over my Foliage Frame, and then added my stamped sentiment to finish.

The sentiments in this set are varied and suitable for lots of sweet occasions between friends.

On my second card, I used the delicate Frame Builder Botanical Circle dies on my card base, which created a perfect spot for my sentiment.

I  used another gorgeous new floral on this card, the Layered Bouquet set and coordinating dies.  I stamped my flowers in Coral Reef, Passion Fruit, and Candy Apple with my leaves stamped in Meadow, Evergreen, and Grassy Knoll.

I created a two-part sentiment using sentiments from this same set in the opening created from the flowers and frame.

Truly delightful new products and YOU have a chance to win the full release on the Pinkfresh blog and on the Pinkfresh Instagram feed.

ALSO, by leaving a comment on my blog, you'll be in the running to win a $25 Gift Certificate to Pinkfresh!  Winners will be announced on Friday, January 31st on the Pinkfresh Giveaway Page.  You must check that page and claim your prize within two weeks.

There is also a free US shipping promo - for all orders $100+, you will receive free shipping within the United States without a code. The shipping will be discounted automatically, you just have to select the correct shipping method upon checkout.

Now on to more inspiration!  The participants involved in today's blog hop are listed for you below!

Thank you for visiting.

Melis

 

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love & hugs...

Good morning!  I hope your holiday season is treating you kindly and that you're enjoying all of the wonderful sights and sounds of the season.  I'm here to share a few card I created with the Ink to Paper December release.  There'e so many sweet things to love about this release.  All of the new (and some old) products I've used are linked for you below.  

My first card uses the beautiful On the Border:  From the Heart Frame die, the Border Bling:  Tiny Hearts die, and the To Die for Sentiments:  Love die.  

The sweet scalloped hearts used on my next card are from the new I Heart You die collection as well as the sentiment from the I Heart You stamp set.  I love that these die cut hearts can be stamped and layered in lots of different colors and combinations.

Next on this card, I've used the new All About You stamp set and coordinating dies and the new On the Border:  From the Heart Border die.  This stamp set has PLAID HEARTS!  So cute :).

This card was so much fun to create.  I've used the new A Little Wispy stamp set and dies along with the I Heart You die again.

The new Cup of Love stamp set and dies were used on my next card.  I love the dies in this set...a lemon and sweet florals!

The new Simply Sweet:  Sending stamp set and dies were used on this card.  I ADORE this set!  Once again I've used the Border Bling:  Tiny Hearts die in the background.

 

I'll have a few more card using other new sets to share with you soon, so check back!

Thanks for all of your kind words of encouragement and thoughtfulness.  I cherish you all.

Melis

 

throwback thursday: Merry Christmas!...

Hello friends!  Long time, no post, right?  I'm happy to be here today and share with you a card I created for Papertrey Ink's Throwback Thursday feature.  I used the fun and easy to use, Holiday Tag Along Make it Market Mini Kit.  I just love the mix of colors used in this kit.

The tag from this kit was the inspiration for my card and I layered it over a Mix & Mat:  Berry Boughs die cut from Aqua Mist cardstock with the edges kissed in white embossing powder to create and icy look.  I then added die cut snowflakes using the Splendid Snowflakes die collection followed by sweet mittens created with the Warm & Fuzzy stamp set.  I love these colors used for a fun and festive Christmas card!

Enjoy!

Melis

Swirling Clouds...

Hello!  I'm sharing the darling, new Swirling Clouds dies from Ink to Paper today.  I've combined it with the Bon Voyage stamp set...these two sets pair perfectly!

I die cut my clouds from watercolor cardstock and then sponged on ink in Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores, Summer Sunrise, and Hibiscus Burst.  I then spritzed on water and dapped off the excess using a paper towel.

I used the Sunburst Stencil to create my background and then added my clouds, tiny airplane, and my sentiment, which is stamped on a die cut from the Tag Creations:  Delightful Bunch.

 

And, a little bonus for you today, created with the new Caught in My Web die and stamp set, the new Ghosts & Ghoulies stamp set and dies, and the new To Die For Sentiments:  Halloween...all available now!

Happy weekend!

Melis

 

ink to paper august...

Hello Dear  Friends!  It's been a while.  Thank you for hanging in there with me.  I wanted to share my fun Ink to Paper August projects with you.  I'm so happy it's the onset of Fall crafting :).  

My first project might be my most favorite of the month.  It uses the darling Tag Creations:  Delightful Bunch stamp set and coordinating dies.

Supplies used on You're Loved a Bunch Bag:

The sweet Birdie stamp set and dies were used on my next card.  Love the tiny bird cages :).

Supplies used on Happy Anniversary Card:

The new Lovely Leaves stamp set and dies are a must have in your stamping stash.  I've also used the new Thankful Thoughts stamp set and dies on this card as well.  I love stamping leaves in non-traditional colors.

Supplies used on So Very Blessed Card:

More Lovely Leaves used on this card along with the new Just Sentiments:  Grateful Heart.

Supplies used on Grateful Heart Card:

The new On the Border:  Fall Foliage dies are completely stunning.  I've paired them with the new Inside Greetings:  Gratitude and To Die for Sweet Blessings.

Supplies used on Blessed Card:

I had so much fun creating this card, using the dies from the new It's a Sign:  Love & Kindness with felt...love flowers cut from felt and layered together.

Supplies used on Love and Kindness Card:

Lastly, the new Tent Style Packaging die paired with the Monster dies will sure make for some fun Halloween goodie bags this October.  These are so easy to whip up!

Supplies used on Tricks & Treats bag:

I appreciate your love and support and patience with me.  Thank you for checking in on me and all of your prayers.  One day I will share my story.

Melis

mondays with melissa, march...

Hello, friends!  I'm back and it feels wonderful.  Today for my Mondays with Melissa, I've created a shaped card, without a fold...definitely non-traditional, but effective nonetheless.  

I am enjoying all-things flowers right now, and have selected the 2018 Anniversary Set:  Mixed Bouquet stamp set and coordinating dies for this card.

And the Pen & Ink stamp set was used for my sentiment.  Have you tried creating cards with double sentiments?  I challenge you to give it a try :).

To begin, I started with the Lucky Scratch Die.  I like the shape of the jumbo ticket and really love the rounded corner square shape that can be embossed onto the ticket.  It created a perfect focal point for my florals.

To create a soft pattern for my card, I used Aqua Mist ink and the Stencil Basics:  Hexagon collection.  I didn't create a solid background, but left it varied and random, with spots that were darker than others.  I purposefully avoided stenciling over the embossed square portion of my card, leaving it untouched so my florals would stand out.

Next came my florals, stamping them inside the embossed square.  All of my flowers are from the 2018 Anniversary Set:  Mixed Bouquet set.  This particular flower was stamped in Bright Buttercup and Summer Sunrise, with my stem stamped in Spring Moss and Prairie Grass.

I added a second bloom to my flower before moving on to my sentiment.

Olive Twist is currently my go-to color for sentiments.  I love that it's dark and crisp, but a bit softer than True Black.  The Pen & Ink stamp set is full of delightful sentiments in a variety of sizes and themes, but all with the gorgeous font seen here.

Next came the second sentiment, stamped on a die cut XO Skinny Mini Tag.  I used a bit of baker's twine and a button to embellish the edge of my tag.

Lastly, I added a couple more flowers from the 2018 Anniversary Set:  Mixed Bouquet, this time stamping in Sweet Blush and Pale Peony.  I adhered them using dimensional adhesive to create a bit of depth.

This was such a fun card to create.  As I mentioned earlier, it doesn't have a fold, so it is similar to a post card, but I love this look and feel.  Think outside the box!  The recipient will be sure to love what you've created just for them.

Melissa

spring wishes...

Hi there!  I'm on the Papertrey Ink blog today with some fun tags using the sweet Bite Size Tags stamp set and die collection.

A few of the designers are sharing projects we've created using these unique products.  I paired my Bite Size Tags with the Noted:  Pinked A2 Vertical Dies.

These products are perfect for gift tags for homemade goodies and treats, gifts, cards, packaging, etc.  

Stop by the Papertrey Ink blog to see more.

Enjoy your Sunday!

Melis