Good morning everyone! Today is going to be a great day at A Blog Called Wanda! I have TWO blog posts today! So super excited to share everything that I've been making. We are definitely turning the corner towards Spring and Valentine crafting and I'm loving it! This post is for The Greetery! Yeah! Welcome to day one of the project sharing for The Greetery's new January Release! The release is called Love Letters, and it's truly so gorgeous. Betsy has outdone herself yet again. Beautiful florals, hearts, letters, postage stamps...everything you can imagine when you think of love letters. I had so much creative fun making the cards I'm sharing today!! Full list of our wonderful team members' blogs is at the bottom of this post.
Products go live in The Greetery shop on Friday, January 17 at 10 am EST! Mark your calendars! I'm predicting you're going to want it allllll!
The products the team is featuring today are: Signed & Sealed stamps + dies, Signed & Sealed With a Kiss stamps + dies, Pretty Postmarks stamps + dies, Windowpane Plaid Background, and Postal Frames die. I tried to use everything because I couldn't stop myself. I made a mixed media collage type card and then a more simple Valentine. I combined textures and mediums.... Let's look!
My first card is pure vintage Valentine! The finished card is an A2 cream cardstock base. I used cream, kraft, black and red as my palette, with that pop of cupid pink on the bow. The music sheet is from a vintage music book I bought at my friends Antique Store.
Here's a close up of the beautiful new stamps and dies. OH LA LA!! I stamped the floral sprig from Signed and Sealed With A Kiss and die cut it with the matching die. I tried something different and stamped it in black on cream - with no color. I kinda like it. I splattered my favorite gold watercolor paint on top, then I really liked it! The tag was cut from the Speed Tagging Die... I used the Postage Stamps dies in kraft cardstock as another layer. Pops of metal and red felt....
This beautiful bow is from a previous release...and I die cut it from pink patterned paper. The music sheet is at the bottom of the whole stack of elements.
One of my favorite tips for cardmakers: combine textures!! Here you see metal, and pearls and felt and paper...all together. It's visually interesting and lets the eye travel and explore. You'll notice that almost all of my cards have a 'hard' element like enamel dots or sequins, metal or rhinestones. I add those things last usually and in my head I think...It's like putting on your earrings before you leave the house!
I used a scrap of pretty gold paper for this little sprig! (All the supplies are listed at the bottom of this post)! The new release is available on Friday, but some of the other things I used are already in the shop!
A bit ago I posted how I made THIS VINTAGE MINI CLIPBOARD... These Valentine cards are what inspired that project!
This next Valentine is a bit more clean and classic. I used the same supplies and created a pretty greeting complete with a love letter. I used cream cardstock instead of bright white. The front of the card is the largest size of the new Postage Stamp Dies. I cut a card slightly smaller and mounted it to the card. It's slightly smaller than A2 size.
The envelope is from the Signed and Sealed stamp + die set. It's the PERFECT sized envelope and has greetings and an envelope liner! It's creative and innovative. I don't have anything like this in my stash and I know I'll use it a lot!! I stamped and die cut the envelope. Then I used Antique Linen Distress Ink mixed with some water to slightly color the envelope. I splattered some black paint onto the background.
I stamped the letter in red and black and die cut it out. I also put the stamp cancel lines onto it with the Antique Linen Ink. A little sparrow from my stash looks so cute with the letter!!
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Pretty greetings from ME to YOU! Happy Creating my friends!
Thank you for stopping by today! Please visit THE GREETERY Blog to see more inspiration! Please also remember to leave a comment on everyone's blogs to be entered to win a $50 gift card to The Greetery Store!! Scroll down to see the links to all the blogs for today! Happy Crafting! See you soon. XOXO
CLICK HERE or on the graphic below to see the supply links for today's projects. (Affiliate Links Used)
TODAY'S INSPIRATION!
Gorgeous cards with amazing details. Beautiful layers and compositions - stunning!
Posted by: Dana M | 01/16/2020 at 09:00 PM
Love your ideas and inspiration with this new release, Wanda! It is such a wonderful one, isn't it? Who wouldn't want to get beautiful posts in the mail like these!
Posted by: Linda Miltzow | 01/16/2020 at 08:54 PM
So pretty!!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | 01/16/2020 at 08:33 PM
I love the addition of the little bird and the collage is so interesting to look at!
Posted by: Cynthia D | 01/16/2020 at 08:22 PM
I absolutely love what you create!! Beautiful touches with this new release!!
Posted by: Diana Fleming | 01/16/2020 at 08:20 PM
I love your cards! I want to try the mixed media layering like you did! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: LR | 01/16/2020 at 07:51 PM
Beautiful cards! Love that mini clipboard too!
Posted by: Mary Reiner | 01/16/2020 at 07:19 PM
so lovely
Posted by: Marisela Delgado | 01/16/2020 at 03:47 PM
I love the details you added!
Posted by: Noreen | 01/16/2020 at 02:54 PM
I love all the special touches you added to the cards! They are wonderful!
Posted by: Betty Sue | 01/16/2020 at 02:44 PM
I love the vintage Valentine card and all the textures you mentioned. Can't wait to make one of my own!
Posted by: Pam G | 01/16/2020 at 02:10 PM
Oh wow!! Your cards are STUNNING!! I adore all your layering and the lovely colors you chose to use!!
Posted by: Nora Noll | 01/16/2020 at 01:26 PM
Lovely cards! How much fun it must be to get to create with Betsy's new products! I'm floored!
Posted by: CAROL W BLAISDELL | 01/16/2020 at 12:15 PM
Lovely cards. I'm more of a clean, simple card maker, but your vintage Valentine has me rethinking this type of card!
Posted by: Eva N | 01/16/2020 at 11:44 AM
Oh Wanda, I do want it all...! You’re making choices very hard with your beautiful creations!
Posted by: Luanne Ford | 01/16/2020 at 11:29 AM
OH WOW, Wanda!!! SO VINTAGE & just ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! LOVE ALL of the texture, the elements & the PURE LOVELINESS of your work today! BE STILL MY HEART!!! AND I THOUGHT, that was reserved for the Botani Cuts & Sketched Roses Sets! SIGH!!! MY husband is in for a SURPRISE!!! LOL A SUPER JOB, Wanda!! ;)<3
Posted by: Becky Green | 01/16/2020 at 08:58 AM
So beautiful. Love the layering with music paper and gold splatters. Keep on inspiring us!
Posted by: LizD | 01/16/2020 at 08:46 AM
Amazing! Love the added details and black to the cards!!
Posted by: Dana W | 01/16/2020 at 08:46 AM
I love all the layers in that first card -- both are so pretty!
Posted by: Esther | 01/16/2020 at 08:05 AM
I love these sweet little collages! The addition of the bird delivering the letter is so charming!!
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | 01/16/2020 at 07:50 AM
Stunners! Beautiful cards Wanda
Posted by: Jackie S | 01/16/2020 at 07:05 AM
Beautiful cards! I love how you combine so many elements in the first card and I love the more simple look of the second card too.
Posted by: April Z. | 01/16/2020 at 06:12 AM
Wow! So many details and textures, and your vintage feel is perfect with the postal theme.
Posted by: Sharon D | 01/16/2020 at 02:38 AM
Gorgeous cards! Love all the details you add.
Posted by: Wei Wei | 01/16/2020 at 12:09 AM
Wanda, I really enjoyed checking out all of your different projects. I love all of the different textures you have combined on your cards. Beautiful!
Posted by: Allie | 01/15/2020 at 11:51 PM
I adore your collaged cards. Just beautiful!
Posted by: Jan Francis | 01/15/2020 at 11:23 PM
Beautiful layering and details on your pretty cards! Really loving the postal themed designs!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | 01/15/2020 at 09:23 PM
Hi Wanda :) Love your mixed media feel to these cards!!! The depth you achieve is amazing! Thanks for inspiring me :)
Posted by: Connie | 01/15/2020 at 09:21 PM
That ribbon die cut pops up all the time and is perfect no matter where it's added. Great inspiration - thanks.
Posted by: Mary W | 01/15/2020 at 09:13 PM
Such cute cards! I love your style, always, Wanda!
Posted by: Roxana B | 01/15/2020 at 09:01 PM
I love that these sets are great for both vintage and CAS designs--beautiful cards!
Posted by: Judy | 01/15/2020 at 08:39 PM
Love how you used the bird in the second card! Great projects.
Posted by: Charmaine | 01/15/2020 at 08:27 PM
Great cards Wanda. You are so inspiring using these wonderful products.
Posted by: Kathleen | 01/15/2020 at 08:23 PM
I can hear the enthusiasm in your post, Wanda, and I love both cards. Your added details definitely include textures and pops of color. That Betsy thought of everything for sure!
Posted by: Kathy Mc | 01/15/2020 at 08:03 PM
Amazing layering!
Posted by: see mary stamp | 01/15/2020 at 07:59 PM
lovely creations, I like how you used the bow on the first one and the bird is great with the second!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | 01/15/2020 at 07:55 PM
Lovely cards!
Posted by: Sue D | 01/15/2020 at 07:51 PM
Beautiful mix of layers and materials on this card. So romantic and pretty!
Posted by: Amy Cooley | 01/15/2020 at 07:19 PM
Beautiful release and looks like you enjoyed creating these cards. Nicely done!!
Posted by: Ro | 01/15/2020 at 07:09 PM
Such beautiful cards and what a wonderful release this will be. Loved all the textures and layers and especially the sheet music. You are such an expert at putting all those layers together. Thanks for your inspiration and yes, I think we all are going to want it all!
Posted by: Mutzy Mia | 01/15/2020 at 06:56 PM
Love everything about today's products. So delightful.
Posted by: Amanda | 01/15/2020 at 06:53 PM
I have to agree - this is a beautiful release. This release doesn't disappoint. As I move through the team postings you can see how this release just isn't for Valentines day. I'm loving that little envelope. I want it all!
Posted by: Pamela A | 01/15/2020 at 06:43 PM
Such awesome creations!
Posted by: Mary Rose | 01/15/2020 at 06:35 PM
Gorgeous! You combine such great elements with the new items and older releases plus the felt, etc.
Posted by: Karen M | 01/15/2020 at 06:26 PM
GORGEOUSNESS!!!
Posted by: Lisa Schenck | 01/15/2020 at 06:18 PM
Hello Wanda! Your style and Betsy's designs, perfect match!! So pretty, I want to copy everyone's projects!!
Posted by: Iris Shubert | 01/15/2020 at 06:05 PM
Wanda these are so perfect! I love the mix of the stamped/die cut elements and ephemera. Just so perfectly composed. The pink and red accents on the first and the bird on the second just make me so happy!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | 01/15/2020 at 06:02 PM
Gooooorgeous!!!
Posted by: Natalie Winterstein | 01/15/2020 at 05:51 PM
Love your beautiful cards! Thanks for planting some great ideas in my head.
Posted by: Sandy C. | 01/15/2020 at 04:58 PM
Awesome cards! Such a great release!
Posted by: Judy Stiles | 01/15/2020 at 04:47 PM