The Merry Makings release will be on sale Friday, October 9th at 10am EST, 7am PST! If you're shopping, I would be very grateful if you would shop using my affiliate link to The Greetery! Thank you in advance - and happy crafting my friends! I can't wait for you to find joy creating your own projects with these beautiful stamps and dies. XO
Hi there! I am loving seeing you each day this week! Welcome to day THREE of product reveals and inspiration for the new release from The Greetery! The new release is called Merry Makings! And, yes, we have been making merry this week haven't we? This is the final day of reveals and then all the new items will be available for shopping tomorrow (Friday) morning! Today's theme is sweet treats! Think yummy cocoa or coffee, s'mores, and cookies! Okay now I'm hungry! LOL. The stamps and dies for today are some of the cutest things I've ever worked with. Leave it to Betsy to put a new spin on things. I was smiling the entire time I was making these cards and mugs.... I hope it makes you smile too. LOTS of pictures in today's post!! Spend a little time with me won't you?
First up....OH EM GEEEEE. 3D coffee mugs!!! And, they open up so you can put treats or presents inside. Are you kidding me?? No I am not! You guys know how much I love coffee so this is the perfect thing for me. I'll show you this first picture and then write more details as we go along...
There is the 3D mug and a 3D saucer for the mug - both are die sets. Then there is the Hug In A Mug stamp set that has sentiments to stamp on the mugs, and the latte art! It all goes together like magic. To make on cup, you die cut two pieces the same and glue them together. Glue on the handle and the steam. You give a little tug on the steam and the top comes off, leaving room for a prezzy or some candies.
There are some design elements that you can stamp onto the top of the mug. Here you can see I stamped the small scallops in red ink onto the pink mugs. I added lots of glitter to the steam pieces.
Here's another close up of the sentiment... I added some holly leaves from my stash. You could really add anything to these mugs. They would be great shower or party favors. See the sweet little detailed edge on the saucer??
Here is the mug in my hand so you can see the size of it. I added some candy canes from the Destination North Pole stamp set. This one is a peppermint mocha!
Now that we've had some coffee, I think we need some s'mores! My next card features the S'more Holiday stamps and dies. Another awesome two step sentiment and some more yummy treats. This finished card is an A2 kraft card base. I used two nesting rectangle dies to create a frame over my buffalo plaid!
Kraft, red, black and white is so graphic and fun! I used the Square Dance Dies and Stencils to create a camping plaid in black and red. I love how it came out! I used the stencil and just really saturated black ink over the red cardstock with a sponge dauber.
I stamped the sentiments, chocolate and marshmallow using my MISTI and then die cut them out with the matching dies. I used a stitched circle to 'ground' my elements. I added bits of Rock Candy Glitter too.
The two smaller sentiments were heat embossed with white embossing powder onto crisp black cardstock. I mounted the plaid with foam strips and then the frame was glued on top with liquid glue. The elements were affixed with foam circles!
Annnnddddd.... My last project for release week! Some sweet treats for Santa! Cookies and milk on the table just waiting for the jolly fellow to come down the chimney! I used the new Sweet Treats dies to make the cookies. I used a few previously released products to complete my look: Shiplap, Mason Jar and Coaster. The finished card is an A2 white card base, layered with red and then white again.
Look at those delicious cookies! I made them with Cream cardstock. Then I inked the edges with Antique Linen Distress ink to make them look browned in the oven. I added some splatters of ink and then lots of glitter... I think they look good enough to eat! I created a plate by die cutting two circles and layering them together. Of course it's a snowflake patterned plate!
I used the Shiplap dies to create my tabletop. And then I used the Coaster die to create a placement for the plate of cookies. Now...how to make a glass of milk...I had to sleep on that...
Then the idea came to me! I used the mason jar stamps and dies to create a glass of milk for Santa. I wanted to add a straw, and I wanted the straw to show through the glass. So I stamped the first two layers of the mason jar onto regular cardstock. Then I stamped the darkest layer - third layer - of the mason jar onto vellum! I die cut both of the pieces and glued them together. And it worked! I created a straw using white and red cardstock that I trimmed with my paper trimmer. I tucked the straw inside my glass. Sometimes you gotta think outside the box!!
Alrighty! That's all your treats for today! Now I'm hungry! This completes our release week reveals. Yay! All of the new goodies will be for sale Friday, October 9th! (tomorrow) CLICK HERE to shop The Greetery Storefront! What is your favorite thing from the release?
There will be one $50 store gift certificate given away each day of the reveal. For a chance to win, leave a comment daily at each blog stop. Winners will be announced Friday morning, October 9th, on The Greetery Blog.
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DESIGN TEAM INSPIRATION LINKS FOR TODAY!
Oh my! Darling Christmas goodness. Love the mugs & your cute cookies & milk. Thanks.
Posted by: Troy Louise Seegmiller | 10/09/2020 at 03:18 PM
Beyond cute!!! All of these projects are so inspiring and as I say every time - I love all the colors you use!
Posted by: Julie L | 10/09/2020 at 01:09 PM
The mugs are so adorable! So clever of you to use the Square Dance line to make the camping plaid - most innovative use of those products. The third card to Santa is so sweet - love how you used products from previous releases on it.
Posted by: Josie | 10/09/2020 at 03:16 AM
I love them all!
Posted by: Heather | 10/09/2020 at 01:42 AM
I love all your adorable creations!! Too cute!!
Posted by: LR | 10/08/2020 at 09:43 PM
You’re cookies look realistic and yummy. So cute!
Posted by: Nancy Nicholson | 10/08/2020 at 08:57 PM
A genuine feast for the eyes...love your little green cupcake stand as well!
Posted by: Kris | 10/08/2020 at 08:42 PM
Oh so cute! Love your projects! Love the cookies and milk card and the doily on the saucer is such a cute touch!
Posted by: Sharon D. | 10/08/2020 at 08:13 PM
Lovely cards and
I love the 3D coffee
cups! Too darling.
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | 10/08/2020 at 07:49 PM
Super cute projects!
Posted by: Barbara Berry | 10/08/2020 at 07:49 PM
Wanda, I loved everyone of your projects, but you saved the best for last. The card, To Santa, brought a smile. So much joy on your blog today! Inspiration too!!!
Posted by: Nancy Penir | 10/08/2020 at 07:28 PM
Love your creations! This release is so great.
Posted by: Mary J | 10/08/2020 at 07:27 PM
Love the camping plaid in the Smores card - perfect. Wonderful projects.
Posted by: see mary stamp | 10/08/2020 at 06:33 PM
Great cookie card. I love the checkered cloth and use of the jar. ;-)
Posted by: Cathy Y | 10/08/2020 at 06:28 PM
Darling! Love the addition of the mason jar, perfect!
Posted by: Marianna | 10/08/2020 at 06:20 PM
Wonderful projects today. I love the addition of the little paper doily under the cup. That finishes it so cute. Also like the way you used the coaster die under the plate of cookies...it works perfectly. Love all the detail you've used on your projects! Great inspiration from everyone all week!
Posted by: Mutzy Mia | 10/08/2020 at 05:54 PM
The mugs looks so real! Love the cute cookies!
Posted by: Carmela Hubler | 10/08/2020 at 05:37 PM
Your projects are so incredible! I especially love the mug and cookies. I am overwhelmed by your creativity! Thank you and Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Jade | 10/08/2020 at 05:33 PM
So so cute! I love everything! ❤️
Posted by: Judy Stiles | 10/08/2020 at 05:18 PM
These are DARLING!!! I LOVE all your fabulous projects and your use of the canning jar with the straw!!
Posted by: Nora Noll | 10/08/2020 at 05:06 PM
So beautiful! 💜
Posted by: Marisela Delgado | 10/08/2020 at 05:03 PM
Wanda, I just love your card and how you mixed in so many elements from other sets! I also The Hug in a Mug is really pretty in pink. How SWEET!
Posted by: Helen F. | 10/08/2020 at 04:45 PM
love everything you made and the color combination is wonderful. the one thing I thought was exceptional was the use of a white doily under the cup
Posted by: Joanne B | 10/08/2020 at 04:43 PM
Amazing creations! Love the cookie card, it looks real!!
Posted by: rosie | 10/08/2020 at 04:40 PM
Awww pretty in pink and the doilies was cute! Your Santa card is really sweet too.
Posted by: Noelle | 10/08/2020 at 04:35 PM
I love your buffalo plaid card. Well, I love it all, really. :0)
Posted by: Karen Briguglio | 10/08/2020 at 04:30 PM
Oh my! Could it get any cuter? Love, love, love this mug, saucer, and cute cookies.
Posted by: Bonnie Turpin | 10/08/2020 at 04:14 PM
So adorable and realistic looking.
Posted by: Joyce | 10/08/2020 at 04:14 PM
I would display these on the mantle to enjoy every day during the holidays.
Posted by: Danny | 10/08/2020 at 03:45 PM
Such a great release!
Posted by: Hannah Mize | 10/08/2020 at 03:38 PM
Your projects and details are just amazing, Wanda!
Posted by: Marilyn M | 10/08/2020 at 03:35 PM
Such amazing creations!
Posted by: Ethan | 10/08/2020 at 03:31 PM
I love your projects! And thank you for the photo of the mug in your hand ... so helpful in gauging the size of it!
Posted by: Carrie K | 10/08/2020 at 03:30 PM
The hug in a mug is adorable! I would make these as tea party favors!
Posted by: Janea | 10/08/2020 at 03:23 PM
I always look forward to your projects Wanda. They are just the best!!
Posted by: Iris Shubert | 10/08/2020 at 03:22 PM
Everyone needs a Hug in a Mug! So Cute! Love your projects!
Posted by: Jill Cornelius | 10/08/2020 at 03:06 PM
Wow these ate just so beautiful amazing job thanks for sharing
Posted by: Ashley Cortez | 10/08/2020 at 02:58 PM
Great projects!!! What you did with the Square Dance Die and Stencil to make the Buffalo Plaid really caught my eye; I love it!
Posted by: Bonnie T. | 10/08/2020 at 02:47 PM
Wonderful cards and the mugs are so sweet.
Posted by: Sue D | 10/08/2020 at 02:35 PM
Perfectly festive, cozy, and oh so sweet !
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | 10/08/2020 at 02:34 PM
Your creativity is endless!
Posted by: Evan | 10/08/2020 at 01:56 PM
Love the cookie card! Those coffee mugs will make wonderful place settings!
Posted by: Maureen Hampshire | 10/08/2020 at 01:44 PM
What a fun 3 days these have been... I love so much of what's in this release. Smores for sure, my granddaughters favorite treat. The sweet treats, OMG, don't they look real. You know how much I am crazy for The Greetery, glad I got some moolaa for my Bday. Thanks for these great things for every day of the release, you're the BEST!
Posted by: Anne Sturgeon | 10/08/2020 at 01:41 PM
amazing lov the cookie card!!! this is a terrific release
Posted by: Jean Heming | 10/08/2020 at 01:41 PM
It's all just wonderful---every little bit of it!
Posted by: Karen Walker | 10/08/2020 at 01:21 PM
Wanda I love every thing you made! Lovin' the doily under the cup, nice touch!! And the marsh mallows! So cute!!
Posted by: Ruthie Armstrong | 10/08/2020 at 12:54 PM
What wonderful creations!
Posted by: Debbie Minter | 10/08/2020 at 12:44 PM
Your projects today are out of this world cute!! Love all of the details you added - the doily, red checked tablecloth and the mason jar for Santa!
Posted by: Marsha Stehle | 10/08/2020 at 12:33 PM
I want it all!
Posted by: Iggy | 10/08/2020 at 12:13 PM
You slept on it! Love that because it obviously worked. Your cookies and milk card is one of my favorites! All of your projects are great, and your attention to detail is spot on, Wanda. As always, love your photo vignettes!
Posted by: Kathy Mc | 10/08/2020 at 11:36 AM