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The Greetery | District Twelve25 Window Shopping Release Day!

2026-11-12T00:00:00.000-06:00

Today is release day at The Greetery! District Twelve25 Window Shopping will be live today, November 12th at 10am eastern.

I am loving this new collection! The adorable storefronts, beautiful architectural details, and all those tiny accessories make it so much fun to create your own little shops. There are so many possibilities, from a festive Christmas bookshop to a cozy coffee shop, bakery, or even a sweet little toy store!

Here is a quick card using the Atelier Embossing Folder and the book dies from the Window Shopping Dies. I used a sentiment from Love Stories that worked perfectly with the books!

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Today I'm sharing a look at the five new products in the District Twelve25 Window Shopping Collection. Everything works together beautifully, and I love that these products can be used for Christmas projects or everyday cardmaking!

A Look at the New Products!

Atelier Die + Template

This die set is perfect for creating those charming little storefronts! It coordinates with the embossing folder to cut out the windows and doors and add beautiful layered details. I love how you can change the colors and accessories to give each shop its own personality!

Atelier Embossing Folder

The detail in this embossing folder is amazing! Inspired by beautiful storefronts, it adds so much texture and dimension. The full design measures 5" x 7", but you can also use the main storefront portion for A2-sized cards. I love having both options!

Window Shopping Die

This one is filled with the cutest little details! There are books, coffee cups, sweet treats, toys, gifts, ornaments, and more. You can fill the storefront windows with all kinds of adorable scenes. These tiny pieces are so fun to mix and match!

Atelier Signage Stamp Set

Every little shop needs a name! This stamp set has lots of fun signage options to customize your storefronts. It also includes sweet sentiments that work perfectly with the little sidewalk sign in the Accessories set.

Atelier Accessories Die + Stencil

The finishing touches are always my favorite! This set includes the cutest awnings, a coordinating stencil for adding stripes, and a little sidewalk sign. I especially love those striped awnings. They add such a fun pop of color!

Shop the Entire Window Shopping Collection!

If you love everything in this release, The Greetery has made it easy to grab all five products together!

Shop the District Twelve25 Window Shopping Bundle HERE!

The new products will be available Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 10 AM Eastern / 9 AM Central!

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Thanks so much for stopping by today! Be sure to visit The Greetery to check out all the new goodies!

And as always, if you're inspired to create a clean and simple card, please tag me when you share over on Instagram! I love seeing your creations!

Happy crafting!

The Greetery - District Twelve25 Shop Hop Week 5

2026-11-11T06:00:00.000-06:00

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Welcome to Week 5 of this fabulous Holiday Release! I'm so excited to share two fun projects using the new District Twelve25 Window Shopping Collection from The Greetery! I had the best time creating these sweet little storefronts, and I love how many possibilities with all the store fronts in this collection. Today I'm sharing a festive Christmas bookshop Card along with a coffee shop-inspired card set, complete with its own coordinating A2 stationery box!

Dickens & Co. Bookshop

For my first project, I created a sweet little Christmas bookshop using the Atelier Die, Atelier Embossing Folder, and Window Shopping Die.

I started with a pretty aqua storefront, adding all that beautiful architectural detail with the embossing folder. I love how the raised details give the building so much character!

Next, I added the windows and the bright red and white striped awning. Using the Atelier Signage Stamp Set, I turned my little storefront into Dickens & Co. Bookshop. I tucked colorful books into the window displays and added a tiny teddy bear die peeking out of an upstairs window.

To finish off the Christmas look, I added greenery with little red bows from Bow-tique Holiday Stamp Set and a wreath above the windows. I love how those bright red accents pop against the aqua storefront!

I layered everything onto a Rainforest background, and I just love how this little Christmas shop turned out!

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Coffee Shop Cards and A2 Stationery Box

For my second project, I created a fun coffee shop storefront along with four coordinating clean and simple cards, all tucked inside a handmade A2-sized stationery box!

I used The Greetery's Stationery Box Die to create an A2-sized card box using woodgrain cardstock. I started with the coffee shop storefront, using the Atelier Die and Atelier Embossing Folder again. This time I added a dark teal sign with gold lettering, along with another fun red and white striped awning.

I used the Window Shopping Dies to create the colorful stack of coffee cups and the sweet little cake stand in the window. I finished the storefront with an OPEN sign and a tiny coffee cup on the door.

For the coordinating cards, I kept everything super clean and simple!

Each card features a little stack of colorful coffee cups and a covered cake stand sitting on a woodgrain shelf, all from the Window Shopping Dies. I added a tiny red heart to each cake cover for the sweetest finishing touch!

For the sentiments, I used the Hearts at Home Sentiments Stamp Set. These cards all coordinate while still having their own coffee sentiment.

They were so easy to put together with a little die cutting, layering, and stamping! I do love quick and simple!

I used a combination of Juniper, Sea Glass, Poppy, and Buttercup cardstocks. These colors look so fun together, and I love how the bright card bases really make the tiny die cuts stand out. The color combo worked great for the holiday bookshop and an everyday Coffee shop set.

The back of the box has a rounded flap closure, and I added a tiny Juniper coffee cup to the front for a simple finishing touch.

All four coordinating coffee cards fit perfectly inside the box!

This would make such a sweet handmade gift for a coffee-loving friend, teacher, or anyone who enjoys sending cards. I love being able to create a complete gift set using coordinating products!

Thanks so much for stopping by today...keep scrolling for my full supply list and details on today's giveaway!

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The Greetery Supply List

District Twelve25 Window Shopping Collection

Atelier Die

Atelier Embossing Folder

Window Shopping Die

Atelier Signage Stamp Set

Atelier Accessories Die + Stencil

Additional Greetery Products

Hearts at Home Sentiments Stamp Set

Cardstock

Ink Pads

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GIVEAWAY

Leave a comment on each one of the blogs below for more chances to win 1 of 2 of the District Twelve25 Window Shopping Collections! Comment deadline is Wednesday night, 11/11 at 11:59 pm EST. Winners announced on The Greetery blog by 9 am EST on Thursday, 11/12.

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The Greetery | The Christmas Confectionary Release Day!

2026-11-05T02:00:00.000-06:00

Hello Greetery friends!

There is something extra sweet coming to The Greetery! The brand-new Christmas Confections Release will be available Thursday, November 5th at 10 AM EST, and I have a fun and festive card to share with you today!

Here are the supplies for today's card:

Christmas Confections Embossing Folder

Christmas Confections Stamp and Stencil Set

Christmas Confections Die Set

Christmas Confections Sentiment Additions Stamp Set

For today's card, I started with the Christmas Confections Embossing Folder to create that beautiful, subtle holiday background on white cardstock. I love how the embossed details add just the right amount of texture without taking away from the focal point!

Next, I used the Christmas Confections Stamp and Stencil Set to create the adorable candy cane heart and oversized SWEET focal point. I used a combination of Pink Lemonade, Poppy, Sea Glass, and Juniper inks from Concord & 9th to bring everything to life. The coordinating Christmas Confections Die Set made it easy to cut out the images and add a little dimension to my card.

To finish things off, I added the darling sentiment from the Christmas Confections Sentiment Additions Stamp Set right across the SWEET die cut. I layered everything onto my embossed panel and finished with a bright red card base for that classic Christmas look!

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Don't forget to shop the Christmas Confections Release on

November 5th at 10 AM EST over at The Greetery!

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Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this little card inspires you to create something sweet for the holidays!

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The Greetery Supply List

Christmas Confections Embossing Folder

Christmas Confections Stamp and Stencil Set

Christmas Confections Die Set

Christmas Confections Sentiment Additions Stamp Set

Concord & 9th Ink Supplies

Pink Lemonade Ink Pad

Poppy Ink Pad

Sea Glass Ink Pad

Juniper Ink Pad

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The Greetery - District Twelve25 Shop Hop Week 4

2026-11-04T06:00:00.000-06:00

Hello crafty friends! Welcome to Week 4 of the District Twelve25 Shop Hop at The Greetery!

Today I'm sharing a sweet little Christmas card featuring products from The Greetery's Christmas Confectionary Collection! I just love all the adorable holiday images in this set, and they are so much fun to mix and match to create a festive little arrangement!

I started with a white card base and added some scored lines to add some subtle texture to the background. I love how those simple embossed lines add just the right amount of detail without taking away from the colorful images.

Next, I added a bright red Cozy Cup Coaster behind a cream-colored Crimped Circle Die to create a fun little cookie plate. The red adds such a festive pop of color!

For the focal point, I used the Christmas Confections Stamp + Stencil along with the coordinating Christmas Confections Die to create all those sweet little holiday images. I chose a traditional Christmas color combination of red, pink, and mint green, with touches of darker green for contrast.

I arranged the pieces together on the circle, overlapping the pieces to create lots of dimension. I love how all these little images work together to make such a yummy plate!

To finish off the card, I added the sentiment "From Our Home to Yours" along the bottom using the Christmas Confections Sentiment Additions Stamp Set and also added some sugar to the cookies, paint splatter and a spritz of glitter.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this inspires you to pull out your favorite Christmas supplies and create something sweet!

You can find all these products and more in The Greetery's Holiday 2026 Collection!

The Greetery Supply List

Stamps, Stencils & Dies

Christmas Confections Stamp + Stencil

Christmas Confections Die

Christmas Confections Sentiment Additions Stamp Set

Christmas Confections Sentiment Additions Die

Christmas Confections Embossing Folder

Crimped Circle Die

Cozy Cup Coaster

Additional Supplies

Cardstock

Inks

Foam Adhesive for Dimension

Shop The Greetery Holiday 2026 Collection

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GIVEAWAY

The Greetery is generously giving away TWO Christmas Confectionary Bundles! For your chance to win, simply leave a comment on this blog and all the blogs in the list below! Be sure to get your comments in by Wednesday night, 11/4 at 11:59 pm EDT.

Good luck, friends!

The Greetery Blog

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The Greetery | Novelties and Nativites Release Day!

2026-10-29T02:00:00.000-05:00

Hello Greetery friends! It’s Laurie Willison here!

It's release day over at The Greetery, and I am so excited that the Novelties & Nativities collection is finally here! One of my favorite projects was the sweet little light-up nativity I created using the Capsule Nativity Scene Die. I just love how this tiny scene came together! Adding a little battery-operated light inside made it even more special. It's such a fun way to create a handmade Christmas decoration or a thoughtful little gift!

There are so many creative possibilities with this release, and I hope you've enjoyed seeing all the fun new products in action!

The Novelties & Nativities collection is available to shop today at 10 AM Eastern over at The Greetery!

CLICK HERE TO SHOP THE HOLIDAY 2026 COLLECTION!

Thank you so much for stopping by and spending a little time with me during this release! I hope you've found some inspiration for your own holiday crafting. I can't wait to see what everyone creates with these adorable new products!

Have a wonderful day and happy shopping!

Laurie

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The Greetery Supply List

Capsule Nativity Scene Die

Laid Back Holiday Sentiments

Market Tote Die

Market Tote Mini Die

Capsule Quilt Shop Embossing Folder

Stationery Box Die

Shop the Holiday 2026 Collection

The Greetery - District Twelve25 Shop Hop Week 3

2026-10-28T06:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Week 3 of the Holiday Releases over at The Greetery! This week we have some new dies to share that I had SO much fun using!

To see Week 1 and 2, click HERE to check the full releases.

I love finding creative ways to use my favorite dies beyond traditional cardmaking, and these projects are perfect examples. From a beautiful light-up Nativity scene to adorable handmade gift packaging, both projects are perfect for adding a little handmade charm to the Christmas season!

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A Glowing Christmas Nativity

For my first project, I created a sweet little Christmas decoration using the Capsule Nativity Scene Die. I love how this die creates such a beautiful scene using cardstock!

After assembling the back 2 Nativity scene dies with a thick foam tape between layers, I die cut the first layer into the Stationery Box Die base. After assembling the box, I tucked a tiny LED light inside to give it a soft, warm glow. The light brings the entire scene to life and makes such a pretty little decoration for the Christmas season!

This would be a lovely addition to a mantel, shelf, or holiday tablescape. It would also make a thoughtful handmade gift!

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A Sweet Handmade Gift

For my second project, I use the Market Tote Die and Market Tote Mini Die to create the cutest little gift packaging!

After assembling the Tote and Mini tote in white cardstock and yellow cardstock, I used the Capsule Quilt Shop Embossing Folder, Capsule Quilt Shop Stencil, and Capsule Quilt Shop Die to add beautiful quilted details on the front of each tote. I just love the texture and dimension these products create! They give the totes such a cozy, handmade feel that is perfect for a homemade sweet treat.

For the larger tote, I added a sentiment from the Simple Holiday Sentiments Stamp Set set to the front. And what better way to finish off a handmade gift than with a homemade chocolate chip cookie tucked inside?

The combination of the quilted design, sweet sentiment, and homemade treat makes this such a fun little gift! These totes would be perfect for neighbors, teachers, friends, or anyone who could use a little handmade gift.

I hope these projects inspire you to look at your dies in a whole new way! Sometimes the smallest handmade details make the sweetest gifts, and I love that these projects can be enjoyed throughout the Christmas season.

Thanks so much for stopping by today, and happy crafting!

You can shop all the beautiful products from The Greetery's Holiday 2026 Collection here!

The Greetery Supply List

Project 1 – Light-Up Nativity

Capsule Nativity Scene Die

Stationery Box Die

Cardstock

Tiny Battery-Operated LED Light

Project 2 – Homemade Market Totes

Market Tote Die

Market Tote Mini Die

Capsule Quilt Shop Embossing Folder

Capsule Quilt Shop Stencil

Capsule Quilt Shop Die

Simple Holiday Sentiments Stamp Set

Cardstock and Coordinating Inks

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

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GIVEAWAY

The Greetery is generously giving away TWO Novelties and Nativities Bundles! For your chance to win, simply leave a comment on this blog and all the blogs in the list below! Be sure to get your comments in by Wednesday night, 10/28 at 11:59 pm EDT.

Good luck, friends!

The Greetery Blog

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The Greetery | Evergreen Collective Release Day!

2026-10-22T04:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Wednesday, friends!

It's time for another fun week at The Greetery's District Twelve25 Holiday Shop Hop, and this week's collection is all about the beautiful Evergreen Collective and will be available today, October 21st at 10am eastern!

I have loved sharing a little holiday inspiration with you this week! There is just something about Christmas greenery that makes my heart happy. From beautiful evergreens and festive details to all those little touches that make handmade cards so special, this collection is filled with so many possibilities! I also used the Ornament Box Top Vertical Rubber Stamp to create today's card along with the Bow-Tique Holday Stamp Set and coordinating die.

One of my favorite things about The Greetery is how beautifully the products work together. I love mixing and matching different elements, adding layers and dimension, and watching a card come together. The Evergreen Collective is perfect for creating those classic Christmas designs that never go out of style!

As we wrap up another week of inspiration, I hope you've found a few ideas to tuck away for your own holiday cardmaking. Whether you're getting a head start on Christmas cards or simply adding a few new goodies to your crafty collection, there is so much to love!

Ready to shop?

You can find this week's Evergreen Collective goodies as part of The Greetery's Holiday 2026 Collection!

🎄 SHOP THE GREETERY HOLIDAY 2026 COLLECTION HERE!

Thank you so much for stopping by this week and for all your sweet comments and encouragement! It's always such a joy sharing these projects with you.

Be sure to keep following along because there's even more holiday inspiration coming as we continue our journey through District Twelve25!

Happy crafting, friends! ❤️🌲

The Greetery - District Twelve25 Shop Hop Week 2

2026-10-21T06:00:00.000-05:00

I'm so excited to share two festive Christmas cards featuring some beautiful products from The Greetery! I went with a traditional holiday color palette of bright reds, fresh greens, and touches of gold. Both cards have lots of dimension and detail, but each has its own unique look! Everything you see today will be available for purchase, Thursday, Ocotber 22nd at 10am EDT over at The Greetery!

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Merry Christmas with Bow-tique Holiday

Bow-tique Holiday Stamp Set
Bow-tique Holiday Die
A2 Arches Die

For my first card, I started with the A2 Arches Die to create a window in a bright red cardstock panel. I love how the arch frames the Christmas greenery and gives the card such a clean, classic look!

For the focal point, I used the Bow-tique Holiday Stamp Set and coordinating Die to create a beautiful Christmas tree filled with lush green branches, little red bows, and gold ornaments. I love all the tiny details in this set! The red bows really pop against the greenery, while the gold accents add just the right amount of holiday sparkle.

I finished the card with the coordinating Merry Christmas sentiment, following the curve of the arch. I love how it ties everything together and creates such a festive little scene!

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Christmas Greenery with Brimming Baskets

Brimming Baskets Die
Brimming Baskets Embossing Folder
Berry Bouquet Builder Die
Teeny Tags Holiday Stamp Set
Teeny Tags Die
Cathedral Die

For my second card, I wanted to create something full of beautiful holiday greenery with a little bit of elegance!

I started with a cream linen cardstock panel and used the Cathedral Die to create the pretty architectural detail in the background. I love the subtle interest it adds without taking away from the arrangement.

Next, I used the Brimming Baskets Die and Embossing Folder to create my basket. The embossed texture adds so much realistic detail and gives the basket a beautiful woven appearance!

Then came the fun part—filling it with greenery! I used the Berry Bouquet Builder Die to create layers of leafy branches and bright red berries. I mixed several shades of green cardstock to give the arrangement extra depth and a more natural look. I tucked the different branches together, allowing some of the greenery and berries to spill over the edges of the basket.

To finish things off, I added a gorgeous gold bow, from the Fit to be Tied Die, to the center of the arrangement. I love how the metallic gold catches the light and adds a little elegance! The tiny Merry Christmas tag was created with the Teeny Tags Holiday Stamp Set and Teeny Tags Die and tucked right into the bow.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope these projects inspire you to for some Christmas card making! Shop the full releases on the 22nd by clicking HERE!

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SUPPLY LIST

Card One:

Bow-tique Holiday Stamp Set

Bow-tique Holiday Die

A2 Arches Die

Card Two:

Brimming Baskets Die

Brimming Baskets Embossing Folder

Berry Bouquet Builder Die

Teeny Tags Holiday Stamp Set

Teeny Tags Die

Cathedral Die

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GIVEAWAY

The Greetery is generously giving away TWO Evergreen Collective Bundles! For your chance to win, simply leave a comment on this blog and all the blogs in the list below! Be sure to get your comments in by Wednesday night, 10/21 at 11:59 pm EDT.

Good luck, friends!

The Greetery Blog

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Concord & 9th | Sending Hugs with Floral Embrace

2026-10-18T06:00:00.000-05:00

Hello, crafty friends! I'm back today with another card created with some beautiful products from Concord & 9th! Today's project is all about pretty florals, gorgeous cardstock colors, and one big HUG! I absolutely love the oversized lettering in the Floral Embrace Dies and how all those sweet little flowers and leaves can be tucked around the letters to create such a beautiful focal point.

I started with a soft gray card base and used the Essential Labels & Frames Dies to add that pretty stitched border around the outside. I love the subtle detail it adds to the background without taking away from the main design!

Next, I die cut the large HUGS letters using Rainforest Cardstock. This deep green is one of my favorite Concord & 9th colors, and it really makes those oversized letters stand out!

For all the pretty floral details, I pulled out several of my favorite cardstock colors. I used Avocado Cardstock for the leaves and greenery, along with Sorbet Cardstock, Sea Glass Cardstock, Honeysuckle Cardstock, and Ballet Slipper Cardstock to create the different flowers and little accents.

I love how all these colors work together! The softer pinks paired with the Sea Glass and Avocado greenery give the card such a fresh, cheerful look. I arranged the die-cut flowers and leaves around the large HUGS letters, tucking some behind the lettering and layering others on top to create lots of dimension.

For the sentiment, I kept things simple and used just one ink color! I stamped "Missing You" onto a little white die-cut banner using Rainforest Ink. I placed the banner across the center of the card, letting the big HUGS letters do most of the talking!

One of my favorite things about this card is that almost everything is created with cardstock and dies. No complicated coloring needed! Just a handful of pretty colors, some layering, and a little creativity.

I think this would be such a sweet card to send to someone who needs a little extra love or encouragement. After all, who doesn't love getting a hug in the mail?

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this inspires you to pull out your favorite Concord & 9th cardstock colors and have some fun creating!

Concord & 9th Supplies

Dies

Floral Embrace Dies – HUGS

Essential Labels & Frames Dies

Cardstock

Honeysuckle Cardstock

Ballet Slipper Cardstock

Ink

Rainforest Ink Pad

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Concord & 9th | Bloom & Grow

2026-10-17T06:00:00.000-05:00

Hello, friends! I'm back today sharing another fun card created with the beautiful Bloom & Grow Bundle from Concord & 9th! I absolutely love the sweet floral details in this collection, and of course, the butterfly is such a pretty finishing touch!

For today's card, I chose a fresh and cheerful color combination of White, Pink Lemonade, Avocado, and Honeysuckle cardstock. These colors look so pretty together, especially with the bright pops of color from the stamped flowers!

I used the Bloom & Grow Stamp Set and coordinating Bloom & Grow Dies to create the floral elements, bringing everything to life with Poppy, Avocado, and Sorbet inks. I love how these colors complement one another and give the flowers such a happy, springtime feel!

One of my favorite little details is the butterfly! I added a vellum die cut behind it to give the wings a soft, delicate look. That extra layer adds just the right amount of dimension without making the butterfly feel too heavy. I also added clear dew drops to the center for a little shine and texture. Sometimes it's those tiny finishing touches that make a card feel extra special!

I love mixing stamped images with die-cut cardstock pieces, and this collection makes it so easy to create beautiful layered designs. The combination of bright florals, soft vellum, and those little sparkling dew drops makes this such a sweet card!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this inspires you to pull out your favorite floral stamps and have a little fun mixing colors and textures!

Concord & 9th Supplies

Stamps & Dies
Bloom & Grow Stamp Set
Bloom & Grow Dies
Bloom & Grow Bundle
Cardstock
White Cardstock
Pink Lemonade Cardstock
Avocado Cardstock
Honeysuckle Cardstock
Ink Colors
Poppy Ink Pad
Avocado Ink Pad
Sorbet Ink Pad

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Concord & 9th | Finch Friends & Essential Labels and Frames

2026-10-16T06:00:00.000-05:00

Hello, friends! I'm back today with another fun card as a guest designer for Concord & 9th! For today's project, I combined the adorable Finch Friends collection with the Essential Labels & Frames Dies to create this sweet little thank-you card. I just love that cute bird perched on the branch surrounded by those cheerful yellow flowers!

I started with a Sorbet cardstock card base and used the Essential Labels & Frames Dies to create the pretty white focal panel. I love the unique shape of this frame and the delicate stitched details around the edges! The coordinating decorative details on the Sorbet background add just the right amount of interest without taking away from the stamped images.

Next, I pulled out the Finch Friends stamps and used a combination of Rainforest, Avocado, Buttercup, and Sorbet inks to bring my little scene to life. Rainforest was perfect for the bird and sentiment, while Sorbet added those sweet little details to the bird's chest. I used Avocado for the leafy branch and Buttercup for the bright yellow flowers. I love how these colors work together against the soft Sorbet background!

I added the flowers with a little dimension to make them pop off the card, then finished everything off with the "Thanks for everything" sentiment stamped along the bottom of the white panel.

This is such a simple card, but all those little details make it feel extra special! I especially love how the Essential Labels & Frames Dies pair with the Finch Friends images. It's always fun to mix and match different products to create something new!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this inspires you to pull out a few favorite ink colors and create something cheerful!

Concord & 9th Supplies

Stamps & Dies

Finch Friends Stamp Set

Finch Friends Dies

Finch Friends Bundle

Essential Labels & Frames Dies

Ink Colors

Cardstock

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Concord & 9th | Woven Words – You're Pretty Special!

2026-10-15T12:00:00.000-05:00

Hello, friends! I'm back today sharing another fun project as a guest designer for Concord & 9th! Today's card features the beautiful Woven Words Stamp Set and coordinating Woven Words Dies. I just love all the intricate woven details and pretty decorative elements in this collection!

For this card, I chose a soft and pretty color combination of White, Pink Lemonade, Sorbet, and Rainforest cardstock. I love how the lighter pink shades pair with the rich Rainforest green! I started by creating a clean white card base with a subtle lined background, which adds just a little texture while keeping the focus on the layered elements.

Next, I used the coordinating dies to cut several of the beautiful woven circles and decorative pieces. I mixed Pink Lemonade and Sorbet cardstock for the soft pink layers, then added Rainforest cardstock for contrast. I especially love how the intricate circular designs look when layered together! The different shapes and colors add so much interest and dimension without making the card feel too busy.

For the sentiment, I stamped "You're Pretty Special" in Rainforest ink onto white cardstock and framed it with one of the decorative die cuts. I tucked a few little Sorbet banner pieces behind the sentiment to bring in another touch of pink and tie everything together.

I love how this card turned out! The Woven Words collection has such a fun mix of textures and patterns, and it's perfect for creating cards that look detailed but are really quite simple to put together. Sometimes all you need is a few pretty cardstock colors and some creative layering!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this inspires you to pull out your favorite cardstock colors and have a little fun creating something special!

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Woven Words Stamp Set

Ink Colors

Cardstock

Pink Lemonade Cardstock

Sorbet Cardstock

Rainforest Cardstock

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District Twelve25 Shop Hop Week 1 – Noel Needleworks

2026-10-15T00:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Release Day, friends!

Today's the day! The first stop on The Greetery's District Twelve25 Holiday Shop Hop is officially here, and we're kicking things off with the sweetest collection of quilt-inspired goodies from the Noel Needleworks shop!

If you love all things cozy, handmade, and full of charming little details, you're going to love this release! From beautiful quilt patterns and embossed textures to coordinating stamps, stencils, and dies, there are so many fun possibilities with these new products.

One of my favorite things about this collection is how beautifully everything works together! The Capsule Quilt Shop Stencil makes it easy to add gorgeous color and patterns, while the Capsule Quilt Shop Embossing Folder adds that beautiful quilted texture. Pair them with the Capsule Quilt Shop Die, Capsule Quilt Shop Background Stamp, and Capsule Quilt Shop Elements Stamp Set, and you have so many options for creating your own unique designs!

I'm also loving the Quilt Block Builder Stamp Set and the Shortbread Shapes Rectangle Quilt Blocks Embossing Folder. These are such fun additions for creating sweet little quilt blocks, and I love that they can be used for so much more than just Christmas cards!

The new release goes live TODAY, Thursday, October 15, at 10 AM Eastern Time (9 AM Central)!

You can shop all the new goodies right here:

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New Release Supply List

Capsule Quilt Shop Embossing Folder

Capsule Quilt Shop Stencil

Capsule Quilt Shop Die

Capsule Quilt Shop Elements Stamp Set

Capsule Quilt Shop Background Stamp

Quilt Block Builder Stamp Set

Shortbread Shapes Rectangle Quilt Blocks Embossing Folder

Thanks so much for stopping by today and sharing in the excitement of this fun new release! I can't wait to see all the beautiful things you create with these new goodies!

Happy shopping and happy crafting!

Concord and 9th Guest {Park Bench}

2026-10-14T12:00:00.000-05:00

Hello, friends! I'm back today sharing another project as a guest designer for Concord & 9th! This time I'm featuring the adorable Park Bench Stamp Set and coordinating Park Bench Stencil Pack. I just love this sweet little park scene, complete with a bicycle, bench, and beautiful tree!

I started by stamping the entire scene in black ink onto white cardstock. I love how all those fine black details really make the images pop! Once everything was stamped, I used the coordinating stencils to bring the scene to life with color. These stencils make it so easy to add color to all the different elements without having to do a lot of detailed coloring.

I chose a variety of fresh greens for the tree and shrubs, warm browns for the tree trunk and park bench, and a soft blue for the sky. I also added a little pop of red to the bicycle, which I think is such a fun detail! I love how the colors blend together while still allowing those crisp black stamped outlines to shine through.

To finish things off, I added the simple "missing you" sentiment right in the center of the scene. I love how it fits perfectly between the tree and lamppost! I mounted my finished panel onto a white card base, keeping everything clean and simple so the stamped scene could be the star of the show.

This was such a fun card to create, and I love how the coordinating stencils make coloring a detailed scene so quick and easy! Thanks so much for stopping by today!

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The Greetery - District Twelve15 Shop Hop Week 1

2026-10-14T06:00:00.000-05:00

We’re doing things a little differently for this release, and we think you’re going to love it! Instead of releasing the entire collection all at once, we’ll be breaking it into smaller, bite-sized product suites released weekly. Think of it as a fun little “shop hop” through District Twelve25! Each week, we’ll stop at a new themed “shop” and introduce a fresh collection of coordinating products, giving you plenty of time to enjoy all of the details and inspiration along the way. The fun begins in mid-October and continues through mid-November, with a brand-new product suite to discover each week. We can’t wait to take you along as we make our way through District Twelve25, one charming shop at a time!

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Here are 2 projects using today's new products! Everything is linked here and below in case you would like to take a closer look!

For my first card, I had so much fun creating a little sampler of quilt blocks using the Quilt Block Builder Stamp Set. I stamped several different designs in my four main colors, mixing and matching the patterns to give each block its own personality. I added in a soft neutral here and there to keep everything light and bright. After trimming each block into a square, I popped them up with foam tape on a white card base, leaving an open space in the center for the “merry CHRISTMAS” from Simple Holiday Sentiments Stamp Set. I love how this one looks like a collection of tiny handmade Christmas quilts!

For my second card, I used the Capsule Quilt Shop Embossing Folder to create that gorgeous dimensional quilt design. I used the same deep blue-green, eucalyptus, sorbet, and brick red color palette, along with plenty of white to really make those colors pop. The embossed texture adds so much detail to the individual quilt pieces and gives the entire design that wonderful fabric-like look.

Once the quilt design was finished, I die cut it and popped it up on a clean white panel. I layered that onto a eucalyptus card base, which tied in perfectly with the green in the quilt. For the sentiment, I used the Simple Everyday Sentiments Stamp Set, stamping “a note to say HELLO” in the same deep blue-green. I placed it right across the center of the quilt design so it would stand out without covering up too much of that pretty pattern.

I love how differently these two cards turned out even though they share the same quilt theme and color palette. The first has a fun sampler feel, while the second really lets one larger quilt pattern take center stage. And I think this color combination might be one of my new favorites!

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GREETERY SUPPLY LIST:

STAMPS & DIES

Quilt Block Builder Stamp Set

Simple Everyday Sentiments Stamp Set

Capsule Quilt Shop Die

EMBOSSING & STENCILING

Capsule Quilt Shop Embossing Folder

Capsule Quilt Shop Stencil

INKS USED

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Concord and 9th Guest! {Finch Friends}

2026-10-13T12:00:00.000-05:00

Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing a sweet and cheerful card featuring the adorable Finch Friends Stamp Set and coordinating Finch Friends Dies from Concord & 9th! I just love these little birds perched among the pretty flowers and greenery. This set is so much fun to play with, especially when mixing and matching all those gorgeous Concord & 9th ink colors!

I started by creating a soft minty background using Sea Glass Ink. I love how this fresh, pretty color makes the stamped images stand out! Next, I stamped my little finches using Rainforest Ink, giving them that beautiful deep green color. The little details on the birds add so much personality!

For the branches and leaves, I used a combination of Avocado and Pistachio inks. These two greens work so beautifully together and give the greenery a little extra interest. I added the flowers in Watermelon and Buttercup for those fun pops of color. I just love this combination of soft greens with the cheerful peachy pink and yellow blooms!

After stamping and die-cutting all my pieces, I arranged the birds and branches around the edges of my Sea Glass panel, leaving plenty of room in the center for the sweet "wishing you a lovely day" sentiment. I layered some of the images with foam adhesive to add dimension and let a few of the branches extend beyond the edges of the panel. It's such a simple way to add a little extra interest to a card!

To finish everything off, I added the panel to a soft gray card base and scattered a few clear enamel dots around the design. I love how those tiny embellishments tie everything together without taking away from the pretty stamped images.

This card was so much fun to create, and I think it would be perfect for a birthday, a thinking-of-you card, or just sending a little happy mail to brighten someone's day!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this inspires you to pull out your favorite Concord & 9th inks and create something colorful!

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The Greetery - The Autumn Edit Collection Day 2

2026-09-08T06:00:00.000-05:00

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For today's first card, here are the supplies I used:

A2 Arches Die Set

Wildwood Bouquet Die

Simple Autumn Mini Sentiments Stamp Set

For this card, I started with a dark charcoal card base and used the A2 Arches Die Set to create a white cardstock arch for the background. I love how the crisp white pops against the dark card base and gives the florals the perfect backdrop.

Next, I used the Wildwood Bouquet Die to create all of those gorgeous flowers and greenery. I die cut the pieces in shades of coral, soft pink, turquoise, gray, and charcoal, then layered and arranged them over the arch. I popped up some of the flowers for extra dimension and tucked the different leaves and sprigs around them to fill out the bouquet. I especially love that big coral bloom!

To finish the card, I stamped the “Thankful for you” sentiment from the Simple Autumn Mini Sentiments Stamp Set in the lower corner of the white arch. I love the combination of the bright florals with all of those soft grays and the dark card base—such a fun color combination for fall!

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On the 2nd card for today's showcase I used:

A2 Arches Die Set

Herringbone Parquet Die

Simple Autumn Sentiments Stamp Set

Hand-Picked Harvest Stencil

Hand-Picked Harvest Embossing Folder

Hand-Picked Harvest Die

For this card, I kept things light and bright with lots of white and just a few pops of those pretty fall colors. I started by using the Herringbone Parquet Die on the white cardstock panel to add some subtle texture to the background. Then I used the A2 Arches Die Set to cut the large arch opening. I love how much interest those two dies add while still keeping the background nice and clean.

Next, I used the Hand-Picked Harvest Stencil to create all of those adorable pumpkins, gourds, and vines in shades of orange, yellow, and green. I used the coordinating Hand-Picked Harvest Embossing Folder to add some extra detail and dimension, then cut everything out with the Hand-Picked Harvest Die. I arranged the pieces along the bottom and side of the arch, popping some of them up for a little extra dimension.

I stamped the “hello, PUMPKIN” sentiment from the Simple Autumn Sentiments Stamp Set inside the arch in green ink. A few clear droplets scattered around the background were the perfect finishing touch. I love how fresh and clean this one feels while still having all those fun fall pumpkins and gourds!

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Curio: Divider & Details Die

Market Place Eerie Avenue Die

Hey Honeycomb Halloween Stamp Set

This one was so much fun to put together! I started with the Curio: Divider & Details Die to create all of those little compartments. I cut the divider from dark charcoal cardstock and layered it over a soft gray background. Each little section became the perfect spot for its own spooky Halloween scene!

I pulled out the Market Place Eerie Avenue Die and filled the compartments with all sorts of fun Halloween details—ghosts, pumpkins, spiderwebs, stars, a spooky tree, and even that tiny fence. I kept the colors mostly neutral with black, gray, and cream, then added pops of orange and yellow along with a little sparkle here and there. I love how the Curio divider turns all of those tiny die cuts into their own little Halloween vignettes. The Curio collection was designed for creating these miniature collages, so it was perfect for this card.

To finish it off, I stamped the “BOO! for you” sentiment from the Hey Honeycomb Halloween Stamp Set in one of the bottom compartments. There are so many fun little details to look at on this card, and I love how they all came together for a spooky—but still pretty cute—Halloween card!

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The Greetery - The Autumn Edit Collection Day 1

2026-09-07T06:00:00.000-05:00

It’s almost fall…even though here in Kansas, it still feels a little like the surface of the sun! ☀️ Thankfully, the new Autumn Edit Collection has arrived at The Greetery just in time, and it definitely has me dreaming of crisp air and cooler temperatures.

I have three projects to share with you today, so keep scrolling to see what I’ve created! And don’t forget to leave a comment on each of today’s blog posts for even more chances to win.

Be sure to check out all the prize details at the end of today’s post. Happy hopping!

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To create this card, I used these supplies:

Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Autumn Embossing Folder

Bigger Autumn Botanicals Corn Die

Simple Autumn Sentiments Stamp Set

Diamond Ribbons Die

For this card, I started with a cream cardstock base and embossed a kraft panel using the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Autumn Embossing Folder. I love all of the subtle autumn images in the background—it adds so much texture without taking away from the focal point.

For the centerpiece, I used the Bigger Autumn Botanicals Corn Die and die cut the pieces in a mix of warm fall colors. I layered the corn and leaves together, then added the sweet little bow created with the Diamond Ribbons Die. I popped the whole bundle up on the embossed panel for some extra dimension.

To finish it off, I stamped the “autumn BLESSINGS” sentiment from the Simple Autumn Sentiments Stamp Set along the bottom of the card. I love the simple, rustic feel of this one—the kraft, cream, and those little pops of fall color work so well together!

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For card #2 I used:

Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Autumn Embossing Folder

Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Die

Simple Autumn Mini Sentiments Stamp Set

Botanicuts Mighty Oak Die

Tear Strip Banners Die

As soon as I spotted the oak leaf in the embossing folder, I knew I had to pull out the BotaniCuts Mighty Oak Die! I started by embossing the cream cardstock, then used the Shortbread Shapes Rectangle Die to cut the embossed pieces into squares. I arranged the squares into strips and added them to the card base with foam tape for a little extra dimension.

Next, I die cut the oak leaves in several different fall colors and arranged them on the card front. To finish it off, I added a Tear Strip Banner with a sentiment using the Simple Autumn Mini Sentiment Stamp Set. I love how all of these different elements came together for such a warm, fall-inspired card!

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On today's last card, I used:

Bitty Autumn Botanicals Stamp + Stencil

Bigger Autumn Botanicals Gooseneck Gourd Die

Postal Frames Die

Tear Strip Banners Die

Simple Autumn Mini Sentiments Stamp Set

For this card, I went with another cream cardstock base. I used the Postal Frames Die to add a little extra detail, cutting a panel from vellum and layering it with a stamped and stenciled panel created with the Bitty Autumn Botanicals. I just love all of those sweet little pumpkins and gourds!

To carry that theme through, I grabbed the Gooseneck Gourd Die, paper pieced it together, and popped it up on the card front for some added dimension. I finished everything off with another Tear Strip Banner and sentiment. Such a fun fall card with lots of little details!

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The Greetery - La Dolce Vita Collection Release Day!

2026-07-10T00:00:00.000-05:00

The Greetery's newest Collection, La Dolce Vida, will be available TODAY, Friday July 10th at 10am EST over at TheGreetery.com. Click HERE to see the full collection!

One last card using these fun new products....

Botanicuts Tomato Die Set

Rolling Hills Bella Terra Addition Stamp Set
Checks Out A2 Border Die
Ciao Bella Border Stamp Set
Ciao Bella Border Die Set

Bushel Basket Die Set

I used the Checks Out Border die for the background and then added the sentiment in from Rolling Hills Bella Terra Addition Stamp Set on the label using Ciao Bella Border Stamp Set and the Ciao Bella Border Die Set. After die cutting and trimming the tomatoes, I added them in the Bushel Basket Die Set to finish off this card.

Thanks for hanging out with me this week! Enjoy this latest collection at the Greetery!

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The Greetery - La Dolce Vida Collection Day 2

2026-07-09T06:00:00.000-05:00

The Greetery's newest Collection, La Dolce Vida, will be available Friday, July 10th at 10am EST over at TheGreetery.com. Click HERE to see the full collection!

I created 3 projects today so lets get started!

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Tomato Tomato Card

To create this card I used:

Tomato Tomato Stamp Set

Botanicuts Tomato Die Set

Postal Frames Dies

These tomatoes are just adorable! I die cut and layered up the piece to create this cute little stem. I added them to a striped card base and a panel made with the Postal Frames dies. To finish it off, I added the adorable sentiment from Tomato Tomato Stamp Set and added in a few dew drops.

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A Note To Say Hello Card

To create this card I used:

Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Tiles Embossing Folder

Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Die

Simple Everyday Sentiments

This one was super easy as i wanted to draw all the attention to this gorgeous embossing folder called Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Tiles Embossing Folder. I first use the Shortbread Shapes Rectangle Die and cut out the white cardstock. Using that die cut, I embossed it with the folder. Doing this part 2nd gives you a much crisper embossed image. I layered it with some dark blue cardstock and added it to the card base with a sentiment from the Simple Everyday Sentiment Stamp Set.

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A Little Note to Say Thank You Card

To create this card I used:

Countryside Mini Villa Die

Rolling Hills Die

Rolling Hills Stencil

Rolling Hills Bella Terra Addition Stamp Set

Rolling Hills Bella Terra Addition Die Set

Simple Everyday Sentiments

Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Labels

Sunset Skies Stamp Set

This last card was a fun little scene to create. First up was the blue card base. I needed clouds so I went way back to a must have set called Sunset Skies Stamp Set and added in white puffy clouds in the background. I used the Rolling Hills Die along with the Rolling Hills Stencil to create the hills. I added in the sweet little Countryside Mini Villa Die for the house and trees. I stamped and die cut the Rolling Hills Bella Terra Addition Stamp Set flowers for the hill top and then added in the sentiment from Simple Everyday Sentiments on the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Labels die cut.

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Two $100 gift cards
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The Greetery - La Dolce Vida Collection Day 1

2026-07-08T06:00:00.000-05:00

The Greetery's newest Collection, La Dolce Vida, will be available Friday, July 10th at 10am EST over at TheGreetery.com. Click HERE to see the full collection!

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Ciao Bella Card

To create this card I used:

Citrus Fields Die Set
Rolling Hills Bella Terra Addition Stamp Set

I actually created a video showing you how to use the beautiful Citrus Fields Dies.

Click HERE to check out today's Greetery post with my video linked inside!

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Birthday Fishes Gift Box

To create this project I used:

Canned
Something Fishy Sentiment Stamp Set
Something Fishy Sentiment Die Set
Ciao Bella Border Stamp Set
Arched Box Large Die

This was a fun project to create. I never thought I would ever build a sardine can LOL! I used the canned dies to layer up the box with the base using 3 of the large can die cuts. The first layer is kraft, then red and then the top is the silver cardstock.

The fun part about the scored die included in the Canned die set is that the red flap on this 2nd layer becomes a door. It is attached at the top but can easily be opened to reveal a gift card or cash inside. So this little gift box will be hiding a an extra surprise!

After I attached the cash with some low tack removable adhesive, I glued the red panel onto the kraft panel to enclose the gift.

After having the base complete, I attached the can front to the Arched Box Large Die. It fits perfectly behind the large Canned die. I layered the front with the silver panel, the little fish dies and the sentiments on the front to finish off the can part of the project.

AND then you can fit one more surprise inside!

I added a little bag of Swedish Fish with a label made using the Ciao Bella Border Stamp Set and the Something Fishy Sentiment Stamp Set.

One last detail was a tag from Something Fishy Sentiment Stamp Set on the back of the die to finish it all off!

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Coastal Cuttings Thank You Card

To create this card I used:

Coastal Cuttings Die Set

Cottage Tile Background Die

Simple Everyday Sentiment Stamp Set

Sentiment Suite Basics Die Set

Loopy Bow Builder Die

For this card, I used a yellow card base layered with the Cottage Tile Background Die. It is a large die but very easy to cut down to an A2 sized card front. Coastal Cuttings Die Set was so easy to die cut and piece together. I popped it up on foam tape and added in the Loopy Bow Builder Die in gold cardstock. Adding in the sentiment from Simple Everyday Sentiment Stamp Set was last on that perfect little banner die from Sentiment Suite Basics Die Set.

I had so much fun creating today's projects! Remember everything you see here will be available on Friday, July 10th at 10am eastern.

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Two $100 gift cards
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The Greetery - Hey Honey, It's Summer!

2026-05-28T06:00:00.000-05:00

The Greetery's Honeycomb Collection has some new additions.... Hey Honey, It's Summer! This will be available May 29th at 10am EST over at TheGreetery.com. Click HERE to see the full collection! It has the most adorable little sea creators with the signature Honeycomb belly look! I created 3 cards today each with a different combo of the new Stencil, Die and Embossing Folder! Keep scrolling to check them out....and to see what the prizes are for this weeks release!

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This first quick and simple card uses these new products:

Hey Honeycomb: Seahorse Dies

Making Waves Embossing Folder

Hey Honeycomb Basics Die Set

I used the Embossing folder all by itself for this A2 sized card. I love the dimension in the white card stock. The seahorse really pops off the card this way. I used the Basics Dies to create the centerpiece. So easy and fun!

For this 5x7 card I used the following new supplies....

He y Honeycomb Crab Die Set

Making Waves Stencil

Making Waves Die

Making Waves Embossing Folder

To create this background, I die cut first, stenciled and then embossed all for some fun detail and dimension. I added that cutie little crab for a fun birthday card!

One last card....

Hey Honeycomb Fish Die

Making Waves Stencil

Making Waves Die

For this backround, I used the stencil and the die cut only. I love how it looks die cut on a white backround. I added in the Fish die cut with coordinating colors on the fins.

Here are the Honeycomb Balls available with this release....

Honeycomb Balls Tricolor Tropics

Honeycomb Balls Heat Wave Mix

Click HERE to see the full collection that will be available today, May 29th! Yay!

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GIVEAWAY

Two product bundles
Leave a comment on each blog for more chances to win!
Comment deadline is Thursday night, 5/28 at 11:59 pm EDT. Winners announced on The Greetery blog at 7 am EDT on Friday, 5/29.

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A little info about commenting here on my blog....

please add your name and email address to the end of your comment.

This way we can see who you are if your comment gets chosen as a winner! I am sorry for the annoyance. I have no idea why it doesn't work like it should. I have googled and switched settings around and tried all the things but again...

Blogger is a pain.

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All products in today's post are linked below and throughout the post. These are my personal affiliate links which you can shop from at no cost to you! :) Thank you for supporting Soapbox Creations!

The Greetery - Fete & Fiesta Collection Release Day!

2026-05-14T00:30:00.000-05:00

The Greetery's newest Collection, Fete & Fiesta, will be available TODAY, Thursday, May 14th at 10am EST over at TheGreetery.com. Click HERE to see the full collection!

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One last simple little birthday card using some past favorites and the new adorable For The Ages embossed and die cut #1!

To create this card I used:

Capsule Star Studded Border Dies

For the Ages Dies

For the Ages Detail Dies

For the Ages Embossing Folder

Laid Back Basics Stamp Set

Baby Face: Lamb Die Set

Baby Face Sentiments Set

Click HERE to see the full collection that will be available today, May 14th! Yay!

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The Greetery - Fete and Fiesta Collection Day 2

2026-05-13T06:00:00.085-05:00

The Greetery's newest Collection, Fete & Fiesta, will be available Thursday May 14th at 10am EST over at TheGreetery.com. Click HERE to see the full collection!

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This release is amazing and just in time to celebrate The Greetery's 7th Anniversary!! The new supplies for the month are so amazing and, as always, work so well with my clean and simple style!

I have several projects to share today so keep scrolling to check them out! Check out this fun little detail as well...

So don't forget to leave a comment on each blog today for more chance to win ONE OF TWO Complete Fete & Fiesta Collections!! Keep scrolling to see the full list of today's stops!

Comment deadline is Wednesday night, 5/13 at 11:59 pm EDT. Winners announced on The Greetery blog at 7 am EDT on Thursday, 5/14

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So this first project is actually a card holder. Let's start with a supply list:

Capsule Party Scene Dies

Capsule Party Scene Stencils

Stationary Box Die

Take The Cake Stamp Set (Celebrate Sentiment)

I die cut all the pieces for the Stationary Box Die and then die cut one of them with the Capsule Party Scene Balloon Die. I cut out 2 extra panels using the box die and then cut the banners in each one. Before putting the box together, I used the Capsule Party Scene Stencils to add in colors to each of the 3 layers. I used 1/4" foam squares to attach the 1st banner panel behind the ballon panel and again with the 2nd banner panel. I was able to close up the Stationary box and still have room for a couple cards behind. I slide in the blue cardstock with the sentiment to show through the party dies. To finish it up, I added some Stickles to the stars on the front of the box.

Just to add a coordinating card (although hard to see that with this photo...it really does coordinate in real life!), I made up this quick capsule banner card to go in the stationary box behind the party scene!

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This next card uses some old and some new:

For the Ages Dies

For the Ages Detail Dies

For the Ages Embossing Folder

Cake Pops Dies

This one was a fun and simple card to create. I layered up the cake, candles and the sentiment and then added in the 2. The 2 was so easy to create. I first used the For the Ages Die to cut the base number, then I placed it in the embossing folder with a little removeable tape. You can obviously cut the whole sheet of numbers but its super easy to just cut one out. Then I ran it through to emboss. This keeps that crisp embossing from getting flatted after die cutting. I used the For the Ages Detail Die to add in the yellow outline for a little extra color. And, of course, to finish this one off, I added more stickles! Stickles make everything better!

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One last Pretty Picado Card....

Capsule Star Studded Border Dies

Pretty Picado Dies

Pretty Picado Blooms Dies

Pretty Picado Sentiment Set

Pretty Picado Sentiment Die

To create this card, I die cut the Star Studded Capsule in yellow cardstock and layered it with the Pretty Picado border die in white. I added the most adorable Picado Blooms to the center and finished it off wtih a sentiment from Pretty the Picado Sentiment Set.

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Come join me Wednesday night, May 13th at 7pm on The Greetery's YouTube Channel. We are going to do a little Stamp and Chat! If you want to see anything stamped out or stenciled, stop in and let me know!

Click HERE to see the full release on Thursday, May 15th!

Check out these talented ladies to see more of this latest release!

Don't forget to stop in to each blog listed above for your chance to win one of the

amazing prizes for today!

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please add your name and email address to the end of your comment.

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All products in today's post are linked below and throughout the post. These are my personal affiliate links which you can shop from at no cost to you! :) Thank you for supporting Soapbox Creations!

The Greetery - Fete and Fiesta Collection Day 1

2026-05-12T06:00:00.005-05:00

The Greetery's newest Collection, Fete & Fiesta, will be available Thursday May 14th at 10am EST over at TheGreetery.com. Click HERE to see the full collection!

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This release is amazing and just in time to celebrate The Greetery's 7th Anniversary!! The new supplies for the month are so amazing and, as always, work so well with my clean and simple style! I have several projects to share today so keep scrolling to check them out! Check out this fun little detail as well...

So don't forget to leave a comment on each blog today for more chance to win ONE OF SEVEN, $100 gift cards!! Keep scrolling to see the full list of today's stops!

Comment deadline is Wednesday night, 5/13 at 11:59 pm EDT. Winners announced on The Greetery blog at 7 am EDT on Thursday, 5/14

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This first card was super quick and easy to make. Here are my supplies:

A2 Arches Die Set

Laid Back Basics Stamp Set

Market Place Celebration Street Dies

3 simple products to make this quick card. After die cutting the arched panel, I added it to a white card base with fun foam for some dimension. Next, I stamped the sentiment from Laid Back Basics. I absolutley love this font! I die cut all the little pieces for the bike and balloons from the new Market Place Celebration Street Die set. Super easy!!

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Next up is the new Pretty Picado Suite. Here are the new products I used for this card:

Pretty Picado Stencil Set

Pretty Picado Embossing Folder

Pretty Picado Sentiment Set

Pretty Picado Sentiment Die

Capsule Basics Die Set

And the supplies for the box:

Arch Box Mini Die

Pretty Picado Cut-Away Sentiment Die

Pretty Picado Background Stamp

To create this 5"x7" card, I first die cut the large scalloped die and the largest capsule die using orange and white card stock. I added the color to the capsule using the Pretty Picado Stencils. I just love the design that was so easy to make with a little ink blending! Next, I placed the stenciled panel into the embossing folder and lined it up with the embossing lines. I ran it through my die cut machine and out came the perfectly embossed panel! I attached it to the large scalloped panel and then added in the sentiment from the Pretty Picado Stamp Set. I heat embossed the Hello with some glittery embossing powder and added it to the card front to finish it off.

After stamping a piece of orange cardstock with the Pretty Picado Background Stamp and some Versamark Ink, I die cut the Arched Mini Box to coordinate with the card. I used the Pretty Picado Cut-Away Sentiment Die to add a fun detail to the box and then lined it with white cardstock. I finished off the box with a coordinated green bow to tie in the treat!

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Click HERE to see the full release on Thursday, May 15th!

Check out these talented ladies to see more of this latest release!

Don't forget to stop in to each blog listed above for your chance to win one of the

amazing prizes for today!

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A little info about commenting here on my blog....

please add your name and email address to the end of your comment.

Blogger is a pain.

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All products in today's post are linked below and throughout the post. These are my personal affiliate links which you can shop from at no cost to you! :) Thank you for supporting Soapbox Creations!

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