Hello my sweet and crafty friends! How did you enjoy yesterday's introduction to the new release from The Greetery?! Are you excited for the new release? I am!! Today is day two of previews and projects and then only one more sleep until the release goes for sale Friday morning! Thank you for all the kind comments on yesterday's post. I love to see your enthusiasm! What is your favorite thing so far?? I'm not even going to try to pick a favorite this time around. The Confections release is pure joy and creative fun!
THE GREETERY NEW RELEASE IS LIVE FOR SHOPPING FRIDAY, JANUARY 20TH AT 10AM EST!!
I have two more cards to share today! Some sweet strawberries and some even sweeter bon bon confections! Let's get to it!
First up is a card featuring the brand new Botanicuts - Strawberries! OOH LA LA! I used the previously release Market Baskets to create a market fresh little scene on a card. The finished card is an A2 card base, layered with red, and then the white postal panel. This card is mostly die cutting, and I really enjoy that type of crafting....
The sentiments are from the All Kinds of Happy set! This is going to be a great addition to my stamp collection - several types of the word happy, and then loads of accompanying sentiments!! The Botanicut - Strawberry is a big spray with berries, flowers and pretty leaves. This is the entire die. I also added some berries separately to the card.
The Market Baskets were made from dark gray cardstock and just a hint of gingham (because you guys know me...) The Picked Fresh sentiment was perfect for the small label on the basket!
I die cut out the berries, leaves and flowers and added accents with distress inks and a small sponge dauber. I also splattered everything with some white paint for good measure. The sentiment was die cut from the same gray cardstock to make everything come together.
I am going to use this die cut a lot - I have so many ideas! This is a favorite motif of mine and it's going to be wonderful going into Summer!
Next up is a card for my friend Forrest....Life is like a box of chocolates! I used the new Curio Confections dies to create a sweet shop card! This finished card is a kraft 5.25" x 5.25" square card. I layered some pretty pastel pink stripes, vellum and white cardstock.... Then my feature elements and that gorgeous SWEET sentiment!
I used the Curio Cabinet Die and cut off part of it to make it smaller. I backed it with light pink cardstock as the bottom of my 'box'. I used my favorite color palette for sweets: pink, aqua, brown, and dark pink.... LOVE. The strawberries are from the Botanicut - and there are add-ons that make chocolate bottoms and frosting!!! Betsy thought of EVERYTHING!
The possibilities are endless for using these new dies. I only used a few of them!!! It was very fun and creative to sit and craft bon bons and chocolates at my table. I only wish they were real so I could eat them!
For my accents, I used some white gel pen, some Diamond Stickles and some pearls. My sentiment is the new Sweet Word Die in aqua, backed in vellum. Then I heat embossed the valentine wishes portion.
The level of detail in these dies is truly amazing! I love how Betsy always thinks of things I would never think of, and yet, makes the project even more special.
Okay, friends, that's it for release week festivities! I hope you've been inspired and that you're excited for shopping! I can't wait to hear what you get and see what you make! Thanks for spending part of your week here with me! XOXO
As usual, Betsy will generously be giving away two $50 gift certificates for the blog hop. The winners will be selected from comments left on all the blog posts! Good Luck!!
THE GREETERY NEW RELEASE IS LIVE FOR SHOPPING FRIDAY, JANUARY 20TH AT 10AM EST!!
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Those strawberries are so lovely! And they looks great in the basket dies.Thanks for sharing such charming cards.
Posted by: Julia S. | 01/20/2022 at 11:24 AM
I LOVE all the treat dies and darling strawberries! perfect cards!
Posted by: Meghan Kennihan | 01/20/2022 at 11:17 AM
Those strawberries are so realistic! And I love them in the basket dies. Super cute things coming our way ❣️
Posted by: Luanne Ford | 01/20/2022 at 10:57 AM
Love the strawberries!
Posted by: Judy Kay Stiles | 01/20/2022 at 10:56 AM
Love the aqua with the chocolate and pink! And those strawberries! So real!
Posted by: Elizabeth Zaffarano | 01/20/2022 at 10:45 AM
Love your adorable cards! Thank you!
Posted by: Jane | 01/20/2022 at 10:43 AM
Really loving the strawberry card!
Posted by: Barbara Berry | 01/20/2022 at 10:42 AM
Love seeing older sets with newer ones.
Posted by: Kylie Z | 01/20/2022 at 10:29 AM
How cute. I love this set of products for valentines Day
Posted by: DGolly | 01/20/2022 at 10:26 AM
Love, love, LOVE! I adore the strawberries! Beautiful job, Wanda!
Posted by: Keri H | 01/20/2022 at 10:23 AM
Those strawberry baskets are gorgeous! Both cards are amazing and I'm really loving this new release!
Posted by: Mary Kay Ross | 01/20/2022 at 10:22 AM
Your cards are so cute! I love them! And those strawberries are the best!
Posted by: Leslie Sunn | 01/20/2022 at 10:08 AM
Your cards are fantastic! I really enjoy the strawberry card with the basket. It is so cheerful and fun!
Posted by: Lisa C | 01/20/2022 at 10:07 AM
Amazing cards!
Posted by: Rema DeLeeuw | 01/20/2022 at 10:00 AM
Wonderful cards Wanda. The first one, I love that little addition of gingham ribbon, so sweet and the second making the curio cabinet shorter - thinking out of the box, I like that. Thank you!
Posted by: pat phillips | 01/20/2022 at 10:00 AM
Your strawberries look so realistic, delicious!
Posted by: kathleen dumpert | 01/20/2022 at 09:59 AM
I love working with die cuts and you're right. Betsy does think of even the tiniest details to make our projects look amazing and you did a phenomenal job choosing colors, etc., to make them look real. Love both cards and am really looking forward to tomorrow's release. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Michele W | 01/20/2022 at 09:55 AM
Love your baskets of berries, and the sweet Valentine wishes card! Beautiful creations with these delectable treats!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | 01/20/2022 at 09:52 AM
I love how you put together the strawberries, adding the baskets from the past. Really great look.
Posted by: Sharon Gullikson | 01/20/2022 at 09:41 AM
I love it!
Posted by: Rachael B | 01/20/2022 at 09:38 AM
Everything's fabulous! No words to describe how the entire team just really showcased all the products beautifully!
Posted by: Maria Russell | 01/20/2022 at 09:21 AM
The strawberries are so fabulous! Such a yummy release!
Posted by: Deborah Long | 01/20/2022 at 09:10 AM
The peeks showed the market basket full of luscious strawberries and I knew it had to be mine...all of the confections are so wonderful with those adorable wrappers too. My list is growing...now to make my decisions, OMG! Wish me luck 😊
Posted by: Anne Sturgeon | 01/20/2022 at 08:55 AM
LOVE both of your cards, Wanda! Everything looks so yummy and realistic!! Thank you for your inspiration!
Posted by: Kristie Goulet | 01/20/2022 at 08:42 AM
The textures and dimension on these cards! 🤩
Posted by: Miranda | 01/20/2022 at 08:33 AM
So beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration.I am very sorry that no one in Sweden sells their products and that the customs duty on imports is very high so I do not dare to order because I will pay more customs duties than the products cost.
Posted by: Kristina Pavlovic | 01/20/2022 at 08:27 AM
These are so beautiful! Love looking at each detail you use, I learn so much.
Posted by: Sally Keagle | 01/20/2022 at 08:23 AM
Beautiful! Your cards make me want strawberries and chocolate.
Posted by: Cheryl | 01/20/2022 at 08:20 AM
What a great release! Loving the strawberries, but the chocolates are amazing!
Posted by: Kari Martin | 01/20/2022 at 08:16 AM
Love your cards. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Connie | 01/20/2022 at 08:15 AM
Your cards are beautiful, Wanda! There is no more perfect sign of spring than strawberries and yours are lovely.
Posted by: Linda Reilly | 01/20/2022 at 08:13 AM
Wow! On the first card I love the design, and I have the market basket dies already so I cannot wait to play. I love the look of the strawberries cut from cardstock, how you layered the leaves for some dimension and the little hint of gingham at the top of the basket -- nice touch. TFS!!!
Posted by: April Antonio | 01/20/2022 at 08:12 AM
Such beautiful cards! Love the inspiration that all you designer give to us. Thank you, Thank you!
Posted by: Sandy C | 01/20/2022 at 08:10 AM
Just amazing, love how you all have such great ideas! Love love them! I love your cards and creativity!
Posted by: Barbara Kaja | 01/20/2022 at 08:09 AM
Amazing inspiration!! From designs to color combos, everything looks absolutely delightful 🍓💖
Posted by: Andreea Raghina | 01/20/2022 at 08:06 AM
Gorgeous, Wanda! The wire baskets are perfect for the strawberries....love how the products work together so well. Your chocolates are more tempting than candy...beautiful details!
Posted by: Christine Miller | 01/20/2022 at 08:05 AM
I just LOVE your cards Wanda! The strawberry basket card is so well done, fantastic job can’t wait to see what else you create with it!
Posted by: Lisa Mosher | 01/20/2022 at 08:00 AM
The strawberries look great
next to the basket. Would
love to fill it up. Great
cards. thanks for sharing
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Posted by: Mary Holshouser | 01/20/2022 at 08:00 AM
very pretty! I love the deep red of your strawberries.
Posted by: Linda Lehecka | 01/20/2022 at 07:47 AM
Amazing!!! Love your strawberries in the basket card so much!
Posted by: Jill W. | 01/20/2022 at 07:44 AM
Beautiful cards! Loving the strawberries and chocolate! Can't wait for release day!
Posted by: Ann Ito | 01/20/2022 at 07:44 AM
I love all the beautiful details on your two gorgeous cards! This is such a fun release. The Greetery really has the most amazing products.
Posted by: Amy Cooley | 01/20/2022 at 07:43 AM
The strawberries look so realistic! Beautiful cards.
Posted by: Susan Beauchaine | 01/20/2022 at 07:43 AM
What a delicious release! The strawberries are so realistic and love the "chocolate dip" details.
Posted by: Karen M | 01/20/2022 at 07:29 AM
Fantastic cards. Delicious and NO calories. Perfect.
Posted by: EMMA SLEPPY | 01/20/2022 at 07:28 AM
AWESOME cards Wanda!! I just love the strawberries in the wire basket, and your sweets on your Valentines card are so yummy looking! Thanks for such delectable inspiration!! :0)
Posted by: Marcia Hill | 01/20/2022 at 07:25 AM
Betsy DOES think of everything and your showcase her products BEAUTIFULLY!
Posted by: Jan Francis | 01/20/2022 at 07:22 AM
Who wouldn't be delighted to receive one of these cards. Super fun and an amazing release.
Posted by: P.Cobb | 01/20/2022 at 07:18 AM
WANDA, WOULDN'T THAT BE AMAZING if they WERE REAL????? LOL My husband wouldn't be able to pull me away from my die cutting machine & they'd NEVER make it on a card! LOL Your cards are BEAUTIFUL!!!! I too LOVE the Botani Cuts- Strawberries!!!! (I thought the same thing, "for summer...") AND your Bon-Bon Card.....Forrest will LOVE IT!!!! You MIGHT need to add a box of chocolates to go with it!!! I LOVE ALL the detail too & that you cut down the Curio Box to make it smaller!!! SUPER IDEA & A SUPER JOB!!! ;)<3
Posted by: Becky Green | 01/20/2022 at 07:17 AM
Both cards are wonderful. Love how you used the basket! Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Gail Spresser | 01/20/2022 at 07:15 AM