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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!
Really cute projects. I particularly love your plate of cookies.
Posted by: Sandra Smith | 10/08/2020 at 11:33 AM
Darling projects Wanda! I am absolutely smitten with those mugs :)
Posted by: Deepa M. | 10/08/2020 at 11:31 AM
The DT has blown me away today!
Posted by: Maria C F | 10/08/2020 at 11:20 AM
Such adorable projects! I love the Square Dance die background on the card.
Posted by: jengd | 10/08/2020 at 11:12 AM
Those mugs and saucers are so cute. And, the cookies for Santa - very clever!
Posted by: Karen M | 10/08/2020 at 11:00 AM
Your cookies and milk card is darling. What a clever idea to bring in the coaster die and mason jar stamp. I really enjoyed all of the little details you brought to everything today.
Posted by: Jan | 10/08/2020 at 10:54 AM
WOW! Love your beautiful projects!! The mug set is so adorable!! What a great release! And thank you for the wonderful inspiration!
Posted by: Linda Kennedy | 10/08/2020 at 10:51 AM
I love love love the cup, saucer and cookies dies. Haven`t been this exited for a die release ever.Must be because this combines my love for tea and baking. And that I could make the perfect christmas gifts with homemade german christmas cookies. OK banc account- sorry can`t resist the temptation of ordering the whole set.
Posted by: Sandra Spielberger | 10/08/2020 at 10:41 AM
Just love your creations and how you pulled in other products from past releases! Your pink mug with th doily is amazing. Thanks for sharing this with us!
Posted by: Kristin M. | 10/08/2020 at 10:40 AM
Fantastic projects. This
is an amazing release - so
comforting and happy.
thanks for sharing
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Posted by: Mary Holshouser | 10/08/2020 at 10:37 AM
Wanda, your Santa card is one of my favourites from today - so sweet! Great projects with all of these fun goodies :)
Posted by: Allie | 10/08/2020 at 10:26 AM
Love your pink mug. And the For Santa cookie card with the Mason Jar is FABULOUS!!!!
Posted by: Miriam Leech | 10/08/2020 at 10:19 AM
Sooo stinkin’ cute! And that mason jar of milk with the straw? Genius!
Posted by: Rachael B | 10/08/2020 at 10:11 AM
WOW, just WOW! I love this card and how you incorporated so many elements onto it! I also love the treat hug a mug in pink. How precious!!!! I really appreciate how you held it in your hand to show the size of the mug. That made it show the perfect size. I cannot wait until tomorrow. Thanks for your inspiration!
Posted by: Mary Kay Ross | 10/08/2020 at 10:07 AM
I am over the moon excited about these new products!
Posted by: Kylie Z | 10/08/2020 at 09:56 AM
Love the mug! So so cute! Love how you used the mason jar and added it to the cookies. Such a great use of different stamp sets! Thank you for the inspiration!
Posted by: Ann Ito | 10/08/2020 at 09:53 AM
Your coffee mugs are pretty with pink. Also, the square dance stencil background looks great - I must try that. Thanks for your ideas!
Posted by: pat phillips | 10/08/2020 at 09:50 AM
These projects all make me smile! Love the fun that it adds to the holidays!
Posted by: Susan McRae | 10/08/2020 at 09:42 AM
Love these darling mugs and the cards you created! Such fun stamps and dies! The mugs are the cutest little treat boxes ever!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | 10/08/2020 at 09:37 AM
What a wonderful idea to create a card for Santa, cookies and all.
Posted by: Stephanie Clapper | 10/08/2020 at 09:35 AM
I love it all! I need a second job. Great job on all the mugs and the card.
Posted by: Marie | 10/08/2020 at 09:26 AM
Darling projects!
Posted by: CAROL W BLAISDELL | 10/08/2020 at 09:24 AM
Wow super cute new release, one of my favorites is the new smore stamp set!
Posted by: kathleen dumpert | 10/08/2020 at 09:18 AM
Those mugs are so cute! Love them!
Posted by: Leslie Sunn | 10/08/2020 at 09:13 AM
Oh Wanda! These are all so darling and fun!! Excellent creativity.
Posted by: Sally Keagle | 10/08/2020 at 09:04 AM
YES! Doing this hop has made me hungry! LOL SO ADORABLE, Wanda!!! LOVE the little touches you've added to everything! The doily & holly & your handmade straw! WHAT A SUPER JOB you've done!!! ;)<3
Posted by: Becky Green | 10/08/2020 at 09:02 AM
Great cards! Thank you Wanda, for your tip about making a glass of milk for Santa. I like the vellum layer and may use it when putting flowers in my mason jars.
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Posted by: Carol b | 10/08/2020 at 08:49 AM
Such fun and festive projects. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: DGolly | 10/08/2020 at 08:47 AM
Wow! Fantastic projects. My favorite is your cookies and milk card. Such a clever use of old and new products. Also really like the buffalo check background you created for the s'more card and who isn't in love with the hug in a mug. Thanks for the great inspiration!
Posted by: Michele W | 10/08/2020 at 08:45 AM
Love these wonderful, fun projects. Think my favorite may be the Hug in a Mug set -- so unique.
Posted by: Cyndi Morris | 10/08/2020 at 08:18 AM
Love your gingham coaster and red/black background on your Smores card Wanda!
Posted by: Donna Gourley | 10/08/2020 at 08:03 AM
The buffalo plaid was a great added touch to your smore card! I appreciate your holding the cup in a picture to give a good visual of the finished size! Great photography showing your fun creations!
Posted by: Nancy Rodeberg | 10/08/2020 at 07:57 AM
Milk & straw in the mason jar is Amazing ! Cookies look real also ! Everything is just Beautiful ! Love it all !
Posted by: Alison B | 10/08/2020 at 07:51 AM
So cute! The addition of the doily is perfect!
Posted by: Samantha VanArnhem | 10/08/2020 at 07:46 AM
Love how you added doilies to the saucers - this release is my favorite of all time! So many different ways to use it and all of them fun to make.
Posted by: Mary W | 10/08/2020 at 07:33 AM
So cute! I love the mugs!
Posted by: Annette Snyder | 10/08/2020 at 07:32 AM
Wanda,the cookies look good enough to eat!! Beautiful card, once again.
Posted by: Ann B. | 10/08/2020 at 07:23 AM
OH my goodness! These projects couldn't be cuter
Posted by: Susan Beauchaine | 10/08/2020 at 07:22 AM
The Santa card is adorable. Love the mugs too!
Posted by: D. Suzanne Cox | 10/08/2020 at 07:18 AM
Thanks for your projects! Somehow the steam coming out of the mug is just the perfect whimsical touch!!
Posted by: Joanna | 10/08/2020 at 07:16 AM
Beautiful! I absolutely love your creations and these amazing new products!
Posted by: Lisa Schenck | 10/08/2020 at 07:13 AM
Beautiful projects! I’m suddenly craving something sweet. 😀
Posted by: April Zderad | 10/08/2020 at 07:12 AM
What sweet and adorable projects! Love your Santa card and the sweet little cups and saucers!
Posted by: Cindy H. | 10/08/2020 at 07:05 AM
Such great projects! I love how you added the doily to your mug saucer, such a great touch, and love that Square Dance background you created for your second card!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | 10/08/2020 at 07:02 AM
Very fun projects! The mugs are adorable!!
Posted by: Kristie Goulet | 10/08/2020 at 06:58 AM
Fantastic projects! There is just too many cuteness in one post! I love your cookies for Santa card! Everything is adorable ❤️ I love how your incorporated many other products in too!
Posted by: Amy Vitriani | 10/08/2020 at 06:56 AM
All of your projects are fantastic but I especially love your last card with the gingham, cookies and the mason jar! Wow!
Posted by: Kris T | 10/08/2020 at 06:54 AM
O-my-lanta! How CUTE is that mug?!? And the cookies are to DIE for! So stinkin’ CUTE!! I like how you used the checked backgrounds, too.
Posted by: Tonia Brangwin | 10/08/2020 at 06:49 AM
Love your cookies for Santa card! Clever girl!
Posted by: Michelle Michael | 10/08/2020 at 06:49 AM
Love the pink mugs! And I love how you used so many items from previous releases to coordinate with these new items on your cards.
Posted by: KathleenA | 10/08/2020 at 06:46 AM