Hi friends! It's an exciting week! It's Release Week for the beautiful Nature Lover Collection from The Greetery! Today is day two of the product reveals and all the new stamps and dies will be available at 10am EST tomorrow! Yay! It's full of gorgeous hearts and florals that are perfect for Valentine's Day or any other occasion too! I love how Betsy made it so versatile... I had a joyful time creating two cards to share with you today featuring new products. There is a full list at the bottom of my post with all the links for today! Yippeeee!! I've been busy in my studio trying to make all the Valentine's ideas that are in my head. I'm afraid I'm going to run out of time! LOL. This crazy year is already going by fast I think!
I have two cards for you today! This first one features the gorgeous new Botanicuts - Forget me nots dies and the fabulous Heart Leaf Jumbo Posy Die. I do love a vintage floral card, as you know! The finished card is an A2 kraft card base. The postage stamp layer (top) is cream cardstock for more of a vintage feel....
Here's a close up of those forget me not sprays! OOOH LA LA! I die cut the pieces from blue, yellow, green and cream cardstock. I used small sponge daubers and distress inks to ink around the edges of all the pieces. I carefully glued the pieces together with liquid glue and tweezers. I finished off each gloom with black enamel dots. I love how they came out!
I die cut the Heart Leaf Jumbo Posy Die from Kraft cardstock and splashed it with white ink. I used a small hole punch to punch holes to wrap my twine through. Then I die cut a small tag and stamped XOXO on it! So sweet! In this photo you can see that I stamped the writing in brown distress ink, and also inked the edges of the postage layer.
I used my fingers to gently lift the blossoms upwards to look more realistic and not so flat. I tucked the blooms inside the heart posy and glued the posy to the front of the card. It's all so romantic!!
This heart posy die is all one piece. The two front pieces fold over and I used just a touch of glue to hold them together. You could also easily tuck a gift card inside - would make adorable Valentines!!
Next up is a bright and graphic card featuring the brand new Lovely Blossoms stamp set and matching dies. This card is a white A2 card base, then layered with some patterned paper... I used the Crimped Dies smallest size die and cut it twice - to make my background. This set a nice background for that big flower!
I used my MISTI and shades of pink and red to stamp the flowers and die cut them out with the matching dies. SO easy to get this awesome result.
I used foam tape to mount the frames onto the card. I also used more foam tape to attach the flowers and leaves. I stamped that pretty sentiment in rich black ink for that graphic impact!
A few enamel dots finish off the card - with a bit of shine!
You might notice that my card photos look different today! That's because I took them at my friend's photography studio! Because of Covid her studio has been sitting empty most days... So she was sooooooo kind to me and is letting me use it for some peace and quiet!! It's a gorgeous space and allows me some time to myself to work and rest. I'm really grateful. Here's a photo of her front window! Love it!
Today completes the release week reveals. All of the new goodies will be for sale TOMORROW! At 10am EST! 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 this week on The Greetery Blog.
CLICK HERE or on the graphic below to see the supplies used for today's cards. (Affiliate Links Used)
DESIGN TEAM INSPIRATION LINKS FOR TODAY!
I am crazy for the Forget-me-nots! Thanks for the inspiration. :D
Posted by: Janet Sisk | 01/20/2021 at 04:48 PM
Beautiful cards, Wanda! I love those awesome forget-me-nots!!
Posted by: Patt H. | 01/20/2021 at 03:07 PM
Lovely! The colors, your design, - all so pretty!
Posted by: Jules L | 01/20/2021 at 09:59 AM
Two wonderful cards, love the small flowers on the first one. Such lovely crafting from you again. :) stay safe x
Posted by: Maria Alder | 01/20/2021 at 09:30 AM
Such lovely, romantic cards, Wanda!! I love them!!
Posted by: Teresa Currie | 01/20/2021 at 07:48 AM
Beautiful! I like how you used two crimped frames on one card front!
Posted by: Samantha VanArnhem | 01/20/2021 at 03:17 AM
Both cards are beautiful and so very coordinated. Love the two white popped up cardstock frames...oh so very pretty!
Posted by: Renee Rodriguez | 01/19/2021 at 11:56 PM
What beautiful cards! They’re so striking! Your blue and kraft card is stunning, and I love how you matted your love card. They lifted my spirits tonight, and I appreciate your inspiration..
Posted by: Judy Fagotti | 01/19/2021 at 09:59 PM
Both cards are beautiful and inspiring!
Posted by: Sharon D | 01/19/2021 at 09:37 PM
Both cards are so pretty but love the postage-theme of the first one.
Posted by: Josie | 01/19/2021 at 09:07 PM
How beautiful!!!
Posted by: Kristin Makowski | 01/19/2021 at 09:01 PM
Your cards are wonderful and provide inspiration.
Posted by: Lisa C | 01/19/2021 at 08:58 PM
What beautiful layouts Wanda! And I love how the photo studio enhanced your pics. How fun!
Posted by: Beverly Wilkinson | 01/19/2021 at 08:49 PM
Looks like I could reach out and pick them! Gorgeous.
Posted by: Anita Davis | 01/19/2021 at 08:00 PM
Very lovely...love all your creations!
Posted by: LR | 01/19/2021 at 07:47 PM
Beautiful cards and colors!
Posted by: Marisela Delgado | 01/19/2021 at 07:31 PM
Really sweet cards. I especially love the pink one.
Posted by: Carol W. Blaisdell | 01/19/2021 at 07:28 PM
Pretty card designs and colors.
Posted by: Sue D | 01/19/2021 at 07:26 PM
Your colors are so pretty.
Posted by: Mary J | 01/19/2021 at 07:20 PM
Wanda, you never disappoint! Love your realistic-looking forget-me-nots, and the two crimped die-cuts as a background for your second card. How fun to can “practice” your stunning photography in a studio.
Posted by: Kathy Mc | 01/19/2021 at 06:52 PM
Love the pocket card with the beautiful poises.
Posted by: Sheila | 01/19/2021 at 06:45 PM
Wanda! These cards are AMAZING!!!
Posted by: Lisa Schenck | 01/19/2021 at 06:31 PM
Lovely cards!
Posted by: Mary Rose | 01/19/2021 at 06:08 PM
Very pretty, especially the Lovely Blossoms card. Very inspiring!
Posted by: Eileen M | 01/19/2021 at 05:45 PM
Wonderful!
Posted by: Cheryl | 01/19/2021 at 05:44 PM
I love what you did on the sent with love with the panels and the big bold flower. So pretty. All of your cards through the release are beautiful and I will be borrowing some of your ideas for inspiration.
Posted by: ang4tnr | 01/19/2021 at 05:22 PM
The heart pocket posy is just the sweetest and I love how you layered it over the postage background. I think it's high time I get that die!
Posted by: Jennifer Kinney | 01/19/2021 at 04:46 PM
Those flowers are so beautiful!
Posted by: Cindy C | 01/19/2021 at 04:26 PM
Beautiful designs and wonderful new products!
Posted by: Jennifer G. | 01/19/2021 at 03:58 PM
Beautiful cards!
Posted by: Evelyn | 01/19/2021 at 03:57 PM
Gorgeous set of cards!
Posted by: Rosemary D | 01/19/2021 at 03:56 PM
Love those Forget-Me-Nots just bursting from that krafty heart! The layout on the second is awesome and showcases those Lovely Blossoms perfectly!
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | 01/19/2021 at 03:45 PM
Such wonderful cards! My faves are the forget me nots & the wooden hearts!!
Posted by: Carol Conklin-Doggett | 01/19/2021 at 03:42 PM
I love the Botanicut Forget-Me-Not flowers paired with the Heart Leaf Posy. So cute!
Posted by: see mary stamp | 01/19/2021 at 03:36 PM
Beautiful cards! Love your choice of colors on the first card, it's laid out so nicely. Your second card is lovely. Like how you did the two white rectangles in your background...I need to remember and try that. This is a fantastic release!
Posted by: Mutzy Mia | 01/19/2021 at 03:34 PM
Love your Forget-Me-Not card! Those little enamel dots that you added are the perfect touch!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | 01/19/2021 at 03:31 PM
Beautiful cards!
Posted by: Amy Kempin | 01/19/2021 at 03:26 PM
Great combinations. I like the layers.
Posted by: Scraporcraft | 01/19/2021 at 03:15 PM
Stunning!
Posted by: Holly | 01/19/2021 at 03:03 PM
Beautiful cards!
Posted by: Vicki Briggs | 01/19/2021 at 02:24 PM
Love the Forget-Me-Knots, they make me smile!
Posted by: Sue McRae | 01/19/2021 at 02:22 PM
Heart shaped posey pockets filled with forget-me-nots and those gorgeous stamped flowers are making my little heart go pitter-pat! thanks for showing off how beautifully these products work together!
Posted by: Suzanne Russell | 01/19/2021 at 02:08 PM
Simply stunning, Wanda! Vintage florals make the perfect valentines! Yours is truly charming! I love the happy colors and design of your second card, too. Your work always inspires me, Wanda! What a treat to photograph today’s projects in such a special studio!💗
Posted by: Dawn Y. | 01/19/2021 at 02:02 PM
Beautiful cards! I love that pocket of forget-me-nots! So sweet! Love the layers and pretty flower on your second card too!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | 01/19/2021 at 01:53 PM
Beautiful samples of this new release. Those little flowers with the postage details are so cute. But also love the bright pink florals and the way you used two of the smallest crimped dies for the background.
Posted by: Karen M | 01/19/2021 at 01:51 PM
Seriously, your cards left me speechless ... but I'll try to form some words about how fabulous I think they are. The black dots and splatter were the perfect finishing touches to your Forget-Me-Not bouquet tucked inside the Heart pocket card. And your second card, love the idea of the 2 smaller dies spaced underneath the floral focal piece. So pretty, and the soft diagonal stripe underneath it all, well ... just stunning. Love them both. Thank you for sharing!!!
Posted by: Carol Hardie | 01/19/2021 at 01:27 PM
Your 2 cards are so beautiful Wanda! Thanks for all the inspiration.
Posted by: Arlene Plastine | 01/19/2021 at 01:22 PM
Love these so much! And I always enjoy your photography :)
Posted by: Natasha Trupp | 01/19/2021 at 01:13 PM
So many favorites from this release. I love both of your cards, so gorgeous! I love the posy heart leaf pocket cut out of kraft cardstock, pretty. I love the lovely blossoms set, those big flowers are beautiful, great job.
Posted by: Debbie McKelvey | 01/19/2021 at 01:01 PM
Love the blue and kraft colors together on your first card - and all the elements! The postal theme was great! Your idea with the dies on your second care with the flowers is brillant - using the two address labels as a background is super smart.
Posted by: Charlene Wurtz | 01/19/2021 at 12:59 PM