Hellloooooo! I told you it was going to be busy around here this week! Today is day two of the reveals of the Gathered Blessings Collection from The Greetery! The new release will be available for shopping tomorrow! YEAH! The design team is sharing more projects today to inspire you and get you ready for Fall crafting. I'm sharing three cards today!! I had so much fun creating these cards. What a joy to work with new things from The Greetery! The list of designers is at the bottom of this post - so make sure you stop by all the blogs.
The first card for today I think is my favorite project from this release. Because I love oak trees. My neighborhood is built all around a grove of massive and majestic California Live Oaks. (My town is called Fair Oaks!).... There is one tree right outside my kitchen window and it's turning color this week. My signal that yes, Fall will finally come after a long hot summer....
This card is an A2 size card made from brown paper. I layered two layers of Postage Frames Dies (from watercolor paper)... Then I used the brand new Mighty Oak Botanicuts dies. I die cut two of the full set of dies from watercolor paper and colored with palette water colors for a saturated look.
Here's a close up of those gorgeous dies!!! I layered shades of browns and greens, and a bit of mustard from my watercolor palette.... It came out so pretty! These dies are going to get a lot of use in my studio.
I combined two stamp sets to make this pretty sentiment.... I stamped with my MISTI since watercolor paper is bumpy! I put a light wash of aqua on that top layer to look like sky...
I used the Pretty Postmarks stamp set to add some text on the bottom layer. After I stamped the text I splashed some water onto it to make it more flowy and not so perfect.
It's hard to see in the photos, but I added gold painted accents onto the acorns, and gold splatters onto the top layer. I love a little gold water color paint!!
For this next card, I also used my same watercolor palette to color the new Toadstool Garden Dies! This is an A2 card size. I used the previously released Sunflower Dies and the Leafy Stencil. I wanted to create a pretty Fall Garden... All I need is a gnome!
I die cut out all of the toadstools and flowers from watercolor paper. Then I had fun water coloring everything with my watercolors. I decided to use many different colors just to create a fun, whimsical scene.
I die cut out a little hill and water colored it to match my scene. (Supplies are listed at the bottom of my post).... I stamped the sentiment in brown ink directly onto the bottom of the card. In the background I used a stencil to add some greenery to the garden.
My last card for today features two new stamp sets: The Mimosa Musings stamp set and the Blessed Blooms stamp set! I'm also showcasing the new Square Dance Stencils! In my head, when I create a card, I often create a story or a mental image. For this one, I was trying to recreate the old greeting cards from the 1950's and 1960's....with soft colors and bits and bobs of glitter.... Do you see it? This finished card is an A2 size.
I used my MISTI to stamp the blooms sprigs in pinks and green....and die cut them out with the matching dies. I used the Square Dance Stencils to create a beautiful bold gingham background for the bottom layer.
How PRETTY is this sentiment??? Gosh I love it!!! And matching dies for the awesome words.... You're going to like this set I'm sure!!! SO many ways to use these sentiments.
Okay! That's it for the new release! Remember - shopping starts on Friday! What are you going to get?? It's very hard to pick a favorite!! Thank you for coming by my blog and spending a little time with me! The full list of inspiring designers is below. Make sure to visit everyone!!
There will be one $50 store gift certificate given away today and tomorrow. For a chance to win, leave a comment daily at each blog stop. Winners will be announced Friday morning, August 28th, on The Greetery Blog.
CLICK HERE or on the graphic below to see the supplies used for today's cards. (Affiliate Links Used)
LINKS FOR TODAY'S INSPIRATION
FROM THE DESIGN TEAM!
Absolutely brilliant.. You should also have this in Etsy store!
Posted by: Imran | 08/29/2020 at 04:44 AM
Oh Wow! More awesome examples of how to use these great new stamps/dies. Thanks for the inspiration. :D
Posted by: Janet Sisk | 08/28/2020 at 08:57 PM
Beautiful cards, Wanda! I just love all of your details and textures going on in your stunning oak tree card - awesome!
Posted by: Allie | 08/28/2020 at 01:52 PM
just hadto tell you , your cards are stunning ,just simply gorgeous, love the colors of your mushrooms so very pretty!!!
Posted by: Jean Heming | 08/28/2020 at 09:02 AM
Lovely cards Wanda!
Posted by: Jane | 08/28/2020 at 05:17 AM
I was so excited when I saw your sneak peek. Beautiful cards, they did not disappoint.
Posted by: Marla | 08/28/2020 at 05:05 AM
Oh,so beautiful, Wanda! The Greetery, here I come!😂❤️🍁🌻🍂
Posted by: Mary Lou Hemstreet Marshall | 08/28/2020 at 02:29 AM
"Blessed to Call You Friend" card is my favorite; I love the color combination!
Posted by: Heather | 08/27/2020 at 10:16 PM
What a great release!
Posted by: Mary J | 08/27/2020 at 09:50 PM
I love your loose painting style and how you mirrored it on the text stamp in the background. We only have scrub oak around here instead of the real deal, but the leaf shapes are the same, and that die set really is just perfect for fall. :D
Posted by: Annalisa | 08/27/2020 at 08:29 PM
Wanda, such great cards. I agree the “blessed to call you friend” is perfect.
Posted by: Denise F. | 08/27/2020 at 08:15 PM
Love your layering and details of the diecuts!
Posted by: Lisascreativeniche | 08/27/2020 at 08:05 PM
I love your cards!! I must have Might Oak and those Mushrooms!!!
Posted by: Lisa Schenck | 08/27/2020 at 07:52 PM
I thought I had my favorite things from this release picked out but your gorgeous inspiration projects have convinced me that I need it all and then some of the older items too. Thanks for that... LOL!
Posted by: Laura Corkill | 08/27/2020 at 07:43 PM
You always rock it, Wanda! Beautiful cards!
Posted by: Marisela Delgado | 08/27/2020 at 07:30 PM
Beautiful card designs and fantastic release!
Posted by: Judith | 08/27/2020 at 07:02 PM
Beautiful cards...they will surely put a smile on the face of anyone who receives them. Love your bright, cheery colors!
Posted by: Carolyn Jensen | 08/27/2020 at 06:47 PM
So much texture and dimension on your cards! I am loving today's dies!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | 08/27/2020 at 06:17 PM
Such beautiful cards. Love your fall leaves and all those cute mushrooms...so cute with the sunflowers added in. Can't wait for tomorrow!
Posted by: Mutzy Mia | 08/27/2020 at 06:04 PM
Love your cards, all so pretty and all so different!
Posted by: Kristin M. | 08/27/2020 at 05:31 PM
These are little works of art!
Posted by: kylie z | 08/27/2020 at 05:14 PM
Your cards are so lively and warm! Thanks for each part you added to make them!
Posted by: Vikki H | 08/27/2020 at 05:07 PM
Your cards are incredible!!! Works of art! I like all of your cards. My favorite is the mushroom and sunflower card! Fantastic! Fabulous!
Posted by: Jade | 08/27/2020 at 05:05 PM
I have to agree, that your oak leaf card is beyond compare... Such a beautiful group of projects. Thanks for all the wonderful inspiration :o)
Posted by: Karen S Day | 08/27/2020 at 04:53 PM
Love everything you have created, a hard decision to pick a favourite, but going to say your first card. Beautiful watercolouring, love all the layers and details. Thanks for the inspiration Wanda!
Posted by: Pauline Godfrey | 08/27/2020 at 04:41 PM
Love your cards, they have such great dimension to them!
Posted by: Tracy S. | 08/27/2020 at 04:37 PM
Oh my, these cards are stunning! I saw the acorn card on Instagram, and really loved it!
Posted by: Susanbcards | 08/27/2020 at 04:33 PM
Your cards are so pretty. Nicely done. Lots of sweet ideas.
Posted by: Melissa Sibert | 08/27/2020 at 04:29 PM
Love your mimosas with the bits of glitter, and love your watercolored oak card! So beautiful!
Posted by: Sharon D | 08/27/2020 at 04:15 PM
Oh my your Toadstool card is amazing!
Posted by: see mary stamp | 08/27/2020 at 04:13 PM
Beautiful cards. I love this new release.
Posted by: Evelyn | 08/27/2020 at 04:06 PM
Love all the dimension used on your cards. Beautiful job. Thanks for sharing your creativity!
Posted by: Kandice J | 08/27/2020 at 04:03 PM
Wonderful set of cards! Your take on the Mighty Oak dies is fabulous!
Posted by: Karen Walker | 08/27/2020 at 03:51 PM
Oh my, that mighty oak die is amazing! I love everything about that card. Beautiful job with these sets.
Posted by: Lisa | 08/27/2020 at 03:05 PM
Cute cards again today. Love these stamps and dies and all the colors used by each designer. A great way to get into the Fall craft mood. Enjoyed day #2 hop.
Posted by: Andrea P | 08/27/2020 at 02:55 PM
I have seen some gorgeous cards while hopping this release, but the Mighty Oak ones are always my favorite. Love the idea of doing a little watercoloring of the leaves, too. Beautiful cards and wonderful post, Wanda!
Posted by: Kathy Mc | 08/27/2020 at 02:51 PM
I just love all these cards and the beautiful colors you used. Love those leaves. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Gail Spresser | 08/27/2020 at 02:35 PM
OH MY! I love the leaf, acorn, and mushroom dies! These are gorgeous!
Posted by: Meghan Kennihan | 08/27/2020 at 02:33 PM
How fun are the toadstools combined with the sunflowers! Makes for one cheery card!
Posted by: Susan McRae | 08/27/2020 at 02:31 PM
You did amazing on the watercoloring love everything about these cards the scene, the blue sky with a little bit of gold and the blue bold gingham background and pink flowers together on the last card makes it really pop so beautiful thanks for sharing your projects and for being on this hop I really did enjoy this hop and I got tons of ideas and inspiration
Posted by: Ashley Cortez | 08/27/2020 at 02:17 PM
Sweet cards! Love all 3!
Posted by: Linda Edwards | 08/27/2020 at 02:11 PM
Your first card is so perfect as a masculine card - something I struggle with...Do love all the watercoloring on your cards!
Posted by: CAROL W BLAISDELL | 08/27/2020 at 01:48 PM
Love those mushrooms with the sunflowers! Your mimosa musings card is my favorite!
Posted by: Margarita Navarro-Rivera | 08/27/2020 at 01:25 PM
Your watercoloring makes the Botanicuts cards so amazing. I'm partial to less stamping and more diecuts on my cards, so your cards are an inspiration for me.
Posted by: Eva N | 08/27/2020 at 01:05 PM
The Mighty Oak for sure, please... I do love the mushrooms, so cute. I don't know if I can get all that's on my list. I might have to spread it out a little. Great cards dear friend and I'm thinking you are right back and up to speed... thanks so much for sharing these.
Posted by: Anne Sturgeon | 08/27/2020 at 12:45 PM
Oh how I love your little patch of mushrooms and sunflowers! Makes me so happy. Your mimosas are gorgeous!
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | 08/27/2020 at 12:44 PM
Your cards are wonderful! Love the colors you used!
Posted by: Marsha Stehle | 08/27/2020 at 12:33 PM
Wanda, your cards are beautiful! Love the way you give them a vintage look. LOVE the Toadstools and the Mighty Oak! Thanks for sharing your beautiful work!!!
Posted by: Myrna Dodd | 08/27/2020 at 12:11 PM
Bright and cheerful cards - thanks for all the tips on using the new release!
Posted by: Charlene Wurtz | 08/27/2020 at 12:11 PM
Cute cards and great coloring.
Posted by: Mary Jo Stewart | 08/27/2020 at 12:04 PM