Hi everyone! Happy Monday! I am BURSTING with excitement about this week's blog posts.... Because it's release week for The Greetery! Yahooooo! There will be three days of inspiration and product reveals and projects this time! The new release is called Christmas Time! OH BOY OH BOY OH BOY are you in for a treat. Betsy has outdone herself with the new designs and it was a complete joy to create cards and projects to show you. It is my honor to help introduce all the wonderful new items! So....we will have blog posts Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and then the products will go live for shopping Thursday morning at 10am EST. Mark your calendars and set the alarms my friends!
Today the design team is introducing Winterberry Bouquet, Cathedral Dies and Stencils, Pine Wisp Dies, Abundant Joy Dies, Opposites Attract Holiday and more! It's all what I would call "classic Christmas" and it's all gorgeous. So let's get started!
First up is a card I made using the new Cathedral Dies, Pine Wisp Dies, and Opposites Attract. I also used some previously released items that I love: Snowflake Soiree and With Love at Christmas. My finished card is a 5" x 5" square card base make from kraft cardstock. My layer is cream cardstock and then the feature elements...
So, I love it when word stamps have matching dies! It's so polished and clean looking. I used the joyeux noel stamps and dies for my sentiment because the cathedral window reminded me of Notre Dame - I went with a French theme! LOL. The noel is heat embossed with gold embossing powder.
Here's a close up of the new Pine Wisp Dies. PERFECTION. I die cut several out of cardstock and used Distress inks to color them brown and green. Kind of a water color effect. I used a water brush.
I used the gorgeous Snowflake Soiree Stencils for this background. I only used two colors of ink - because I wanted it to be icy and blue. I also splattered on a good amount of snow (white paint)!
I die cut the Cathedral Window Die Cut from dark brown woodgrain cardstock (supplies are listed at the bottom of my post). I used an embossing dabber and dabbed embossing ink randomly onto the die cut. Then I sprinkled gold embossing powder and made it messy with my finger. Once I heated it, it gave this nice patina of old wood!! I really like how this came out. I backed the cathedral window with vellum and it was attached to the card with foam tape.
Here's a close up of the top of the card. Poinsettias, Pines, and a big gold bow. Christmas goodness.
My second card today features the new Winterberry Bouquet stamp/stencil combo and the new Abundant Joy Dies. Again....classic Christmas! OH MY WORD. The results of this stenciling are fantastic!! My finished card is an A2 red card base, layered with woodgrain paper and then a postage die cut.
The new Abundant Joy Dies have a decorated layer and a border layer. Here I used silver cardstock and vellum. There is also a Hot Foiling plate the same design. Love.
I stenciled and stamped the big bouquet image and die cut it out with the matching die. It fills up the entire front of the A2 card. I love that. I ink blended a bluish background for the die cut image to 'rest' on. I think it makes it pop off the page more.
This is soooooo pretty in person!!!!
I attached the die cut to the card with foam tape. A nice flat card to mass produce for Christmas cards I think!
Okay, that's it for day ONE of our three day introduction to the Christmas Time Collection! What do you think so far? I'm so happy and excited for you to see the next projects too. If you have questions about anything you can email me or find me on social media. I'm happy to help! I would be super grateful if you would come back here and use my affiliate link to do your shopping! See you tomorrow!! XO
There will be TWO $50 store gift certificates 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 I used for today's cards! (Affiliate Links Used)
DESIGN TEAM INSPIRATION FOR TODAY!!
Laurie Willison
Wanda Guess
Dawn McVey
Heather Nichols
Kelly Lunceford
Norine Borys
Beautiful cards. Those winterberries are definitely coming to live with me!
Posted by: Carol W. Blaisdell | 10/06/2021 at 08:28 PM
Sooooooo Pretty, Wanda!!!
Posted by: Lisa Schenck | 10/06/2021 at 08:08 PM
Beautiful cards. I love how you popped out your cathedral window and framed it with the flowers and pine. Just lovely!
Posted by: Jane B. | 10/06/2021 at 06:30 PM
The Joy card is gorgeous!
Posted by: Nancy Nicholson | 10/06/2021 at 03:58 PM
So much inspiration today, Wanda! I just love the old-fashioned Christmas feeling!💗
Posted by: Dawn Y. | 10/06/2021 at 03:26 PM
Pretty cards!!
Posted by: Michelle L Nicholas | 10/06/2021 at 02:52 PM
That "Joy" Card is sooo pretty!!
Posted by: Kelly Martin | 10/06/2021 at 02:25 PM
Beautiful cards. They’re just lovely.
Posted by: Lissette Long | 10/06/2021 at 11:53 AM
That pine though...*swoon*. 💕
Posted by: Jen | 10/06/2021 at 11:34 AM
Such beautiful cards Wanda, I love the Joy one especially with the silver glitter paper and beautiful new berries! Thank you for your inspiration! Makes me want EVERYTHING!!!!
Posted by: Myrna | 10/06/2021 at 11:30 AM
BEAUTIFUL Cards!! I LOVE the NEW Products and how you've used them!! THANKS so much for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!!
Posted by: Larissa Heskett | 10/06/2021 at 10:54 AM
both cards are so beautiful!
Posted by: Rosemary D | 10/06/2021 at 10:53 AM
These are stunning cards, the little sprigs of pine look so real and your Winterberry card is a feast for the eyes.
Posted by: Donna Esmiol | 10/06/2021 at 08:45 AM
Wow! I'm a country girl at heart but the hourglass city scene is wonderful.
Posted by: Heidi | 10/06/2021 at 07:57 AM
Our address is Winterberry Court so I’m loving your Winterberry bouquet! Looks super bright and the silver Joy pops!
Posted by: Kathy Lane | 10/06/2021 at 06:45 AM
So beautiful!
Posted by: Tiffany P Russom | 10/05/2021 at 08:53 PM
Wanda your cards are just so beautiful I love the vintage colours and fabulous layers!
Posted by: Tracey McNeely | 10/05/2021 at 08:17 PM
Love that 5 x 5 size. It packs a punch of goodness.
Posted by: Lorraine | 10/05/2021 at 08:01 PM
Beautiful cards and choice of colors.
Posted by: Sue D | 10/05/2021 at 07:24 PM
Gorgeous cards! The cathedral window die is so pretty! Love the poinsettias!
Posted by: Monika Davis | 10/05/2021 at 06:33 PM
such pretty cards, Wanda.
Posted by: Tracy | 10/05/2021 at 06:23 PM
I’m new to card making and glad I found this company. There are many wonderful designs with this release.
Posted by: Carlton | 10/05/2021 at 05:32 PM
I love this release. Wonderful creations by the design team!
Posted by: JoAnn P. | 10/05/2021 at 05:31 PM
Great release and superb card designs.
Posted by: Martin | 10/05/2021 at 05:30 PM
Love all the beautiful cards and new products!
Posted by: Jennifer G. | 10/05/2021 at 05:28 PM
Your cards are gorgeous! I can't believe we are already seeing Christmas cards. Seems like it was just summer. Time sure flies! Thanks for the inspiration. :D
Posted by: Janet Sisk | 10/05/2021 at 03:54 PM
Both cards are lovely. Your wood grain window frame is perfect.
Posted by: Cathy Y | 10/05/2021 at 01:37 PM
Fabulous Joy and Cathedral window cards Wanda - like your colors and layering - TFS
Posted by: Gail Scott | 10/05/2021 at 01:24 PM
Beautiful. I love the colors your chose.
Posted by: Sandra Smith | 10/05/2021 at 11:16 AM
Gorgeous cards! Loving that new winterberry set! Off to hide my wallet... ;)
Posted by: Alyssa S | 10/05/2021 at 11:06 AM
Love the red influences Wanda. You can never have enough red for Christmas projects (my motto since red is my favorite color)!
Posted by: Donna Gourley | 10/05/2021 at 10:46 AM
Wanda, I think you showcased the Winter Berries so beautifully on your card & I love the fonts used for the die cut & written sentiments.
Posted by: Teri Smith | 10/05/2021 at 10:32 AM
Great card ideas. Love how you framed the Cathedral window with the Pine Bough, which I am definitely adding to my Botanicuts collection!
Posted by: Eva N | 10/05/2021 at 09:18 AM
Gorgeous cards! That Joy die is unbelievable!
Posted by: Mary Kay Ross | 10/05/2021 at 09:10 AM
Just gorgeous! I love your combination of elements!
Posted by: Joella Whitley | 10/05/2021 at 07:34 AM
Your cards are just beautiful!
Posted by: Amy Vitriani | 10/05/2021 at 07:15 AM
Such beautiful and classic Christmas cards! You design spectacular cards!
Posted by: Miriam Leech | 10/05/2021 at 06:57 AM
Both cards are truly beautiful. Between you did an amazing job with both.
Posted by: Rosanne Mulhern | 10/05/2021 at 06:36 AM
Amazing once again!
Posted by: Jessica Yoder-Jones | 10/05/2021 at 05:53 AM
Your cards are so beautiful! I'm already hooked! Can't wait until Thursday!
Posted by: Michael P. Farrell | 10/05/2021 at 04:07 AM
Gorgeous cards! I love how the pine wisps frame the cathedral window with the poinsettia. The winterberry bouquet is so pretty. I love your card design and the silver joy with the vellum.
Posted by: Beverly Perdue | 10/05/2021 at 03:32 AM
Your pine wisp is so realistic!
Posted by: Lori Prince | 10/05/2021 at 02:52 AM
Oh so pretty!
Posted by: Maria C F | 10/05/2021 at 02:48 AM
Beautiful projects! Especially love the one with the silvery, glittery JOY!
Posted by: Sharon D | 10/04/2021 at 11:15 PM
These cards are beautiful! I especially love the Joy card.
Posted by: Pauline B. | 10/04/2021 at 09:56 PM
Beautiful cards! I love the sparkle!
Posted by: Alexandra Y | 10/04/2021 at 09:18 PM
Fabulous cards and
wonderful ways to
use the elements!
Carla from Arizona
Posted by: Carla Hundley | 10/04/2021 at 08:54 PM
Both are so beautiful!
Posted by: Marisela Delgado | 10/04/2021 at 08:24 PM
Such lovely cards, the pine branches on the church window look so pretty and the snowflakes make me feel the chill of winter.
Posted by: Sybil Brewer | 10/04/2021 at 07:47 PM
Love the Winterberry stamp set. Your cards are beautiful...what a fun release this is already! Thanks for your inspiration!
Posted by: Mutzy Mia | 10/04/2021 at 07:37 PM