Hello, my creative, talented and crafty friends! It's a gooooood day today! It's time for a fun, happy, awesome, party themed new release from The Greetery! The Greetery is celebrating their FIVE year anniversary this month! How amazing is that? Feels like yesterday when I got the email from Betsy telling me of her new business and asking me to join the fun! So honored to have been on this journey! So I feel like that calls for a party! The new release is called Confetti Encore Collection!! It's everything for celebrations - birthdays, graduations, parties, or any other fun occasion. You're gonna be in the mood to shake it and dance, and eat cake and ice cream after you see everything!! The design team will be sharing products and projects today and tomorrow, and then the new release will be available for shopping on Friday, April 26th at 10am EST. So glad you're here to join me in the fun today.
SHOP THE NEW RELEASE FRIDAY, APRIL 26TH, AT 10AM EST!
I will be sharing three cards today, and four cards tomorrow. All seven cards are birthday cards! We can never have enough birthday cards on hand, right? Two of my cards are interactive too! I used tons of colors, and fun papers to make it a par-tay. Lots of inspiration from the entire team for the next two days!! My supplies, prize information, and links to everyone's blogs are all at the bottom of this post. Let's get started!
Each of my cards this time has a completely different vibe and style. I love it. I really got into the colors this time around and had fun with all the new stamps, stencils and dies. My first card for today features the brand new addition to the Four Square Tags series - Birthday! I used the new stamps along with the Four Square Dies, and some other Greetery favorites. My finished card is an A2 kraft card base. I layered paper from my stash with a vintage color palette and gold....
As you can see, this time around, I didn't make FOUR Four Square tags.... I made ONE! So this is cool - I didn't cut my paper into a square first, so I could make a longer tag from the die! I made one cream tag with the criss cross top for the focus point of my card. I used cream cardstock for that vintage look. I inked the edges with Distress Ink.... I used the gorgeous Ticker Tape Stamp to stamp the confetti on the tag and then generously splattered gold paint. My sentiment is from the brand new Four Square Tags Birthday set and I heat embossed in gold....
I used the Loopy Bow Die to make the pretty bow for the top of my tag. I had some paper flowers in my stash that fit the theme.... And lovely pink pearls to complete the look. This card is very girlie!
I attached the tag to the card using foam tape and also attached the sentiment with foam tape! I do love that dimension!
Now....for a totally different look! For my second card I used the brand new Celebration Streamers Stencils and Stamp combo and the brand new It's Your Day die! I made a rainbow! This new set is very cool! My finished card is an A2 white card base, with just one more layer of white featuring the design. The stamp/stencil combo is neat - you stencil the streamers on first and then use the matching stamps to add the darker shaded portion so it looks so realistic! To make it a rainbow, I carefully used small blending brushes to change colors for each streamer! (My ink colors and fav blending brushes are linked at the bottom of my post).
This is a cool one layer card - perfect for mailing! I used the new dies for the sentiment in gold and vellum. Super sparkly and festive!!
Lots and lots of gold paint splatters here!! And a few gems and stars too!!
And my last card for today features the brand new Flourished Phrases - Birthday!! If you loved the LOVE and HELLO versions, you're going to love the birthday version! My finished card is a white A2 card base, layered with a new gingham paper pad I just got (You need it) and then my focus layer with the design. The matching die for this stencil is perfection and so detailed. Fantastic!! I used pretty shades of aqua and yellow.
Here's my tip for getting the die cutting perfect on this one - because of the swirls.... I inked the words first in shades of aqua and teal (LOVE)! Then I die cut it out. After it was die cut, I went back and stenciled the yellow swirls onto the already die cut part!! I added glitter to the words for sparkle!!
For the background, I stamped some starbursts from the Make a Wish stamp set in yellow and then added gems. This card could be stamped in annnnny colors to make it feminine, masculine, mod, vintage, whatever the mood!!
That's all for today, but I'll be back tomorrow with the rest of the new release! Thank you for your support and kind comments - and for sharing my enthusiasm for The Greetery. We all love The Greetery! Have a blessed and happy day! See you tomorrow for the rest of the party! XOXO
PRIZES INFO FOR DAY ONE: Betsy will be giving away TWO $50 gift cards as part of the new release week and to celebrate The Greetery Anniversary!! To enter to win, please leave a comment on everyone's blog posts! She will announce the winners on The Greetery Blog as usual!! YEAH!!
THE NEW RELEASE IS LIVE FRIDAY APRIL 26TH AT 10AM EST!!
THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING VIA MY AFFILIATE LINKS - IT HELPS SO MUCH!!
CLICK HERE or on the graphic below to see the full supply list for today's cards! (Affiliate Links Used)
DESIGN TEAM LINKS FOR TODAY!! ENJOY THE NEW RELEASE PARTY!!
My favorite of these is the “make a wish” card, but I love all of your makes!
Posted by: Brenda K | 04/25/2024 at 09:01 PM
SWOON!! I LOVE EVERYTHING about this Release and your AMAZING Creations!! THANKS so MUCH for sharing and have a FABULOUS Release Week!! ❤️
Posted by: Larissa Heskett | 04/25/2024 at 08:47 PM
Beautiful projects--I especially love the it's your day card!
Posted by: Judith | 04/25/2024 at 08:16 PM
Love that streamer card and as always your cards are fabulous!
Posted by: Ana | 04/25/2024 at 07:52 PM
Hi Wanda. It’s great to see you here. I love all your unique cards. Like you said I’m in a party mood and I need to shake, dance, eat cake and ice cream. This release and your cards completely fit the bill to make that happen. Your first card is so sweet, and I love the loopy bow on top. On your “It’s Your Day” card, I love the cool sparkle of gold embossed on vellum. Your gold starbursts with gems in the center you added to your HB card is a nice festive touch. I can’t wait to see what you show tomorrow.
Posted by: Bo Gilmore | 04/25/2024 at 07:49 PM
Great card designs!
Posted by: Shawn M. | 04/25/2024 at 07:36 PM
Such great cards! Always unique and fun!
Posted by: Betty Sue | 04/25/2024 at 07:22 PM
Oh, Wanda! I adore how uniqueness of each card. They are fabulous!
Posted by: Lindsey L | 04/25/2024 at 07:14 PM
Lucky is so very "lucky" to be able to admire these cards up close!
Posted by: Stacy H. | 04/25/2024 at 07:08 PM
Wanda, you are amazing! I love these!
Posted by: Lisa Schenck | 04/25/2024 at 06:31 PM
Fantastic birthday cards! I love them all. Thanks for the great inspiration!
Posted by: Michele W | 04/25/2024 at 06:24 PM
Always gravitate to your beautiful cards, so inspiring!
Posted by: Natalie Powell | 04/25/2024 at 05:58 PM
Did I read that right? You stencil and then stamp? How on earth do line them up? I love the look, but I am confused.
Posted by: Amanda | 04/25/2024 at 05:52 PM
Fabulous cards, as always, Wanda!
Posted by: CJ | 04/25/2024 at 05:33 PM
Such inspiring projects as always!
Posted by: Karen S Day | 04/25/2024 at 05:29 PM
Beautiful birthday cards-love the streamers!
Posted by: Laurie Brown | 04/25/2024 at 05:05 PM
Beautiful cards, especially the one using the Streamers. Love this release
Posted by: Sara | 04/25/2024 at 04:57 PM
Such festive cards!!
Posted by: Rema DeLeeuw | 04/25/2024 at 04:41 PM
Fabulous cards! Beautiful use of color and dimension!
Posted by: Andrea Shell | 04/25/2024 at 02:38 PM
Wonderful cards, Wanda!
Posted by: Cheryl b. | 04/25/2024 at 01:13 PM
It's hard to believe how everyone's projects look completely different just based on the colors chosen. That's so neat.
Posted by: Karen Briguglio | 04/25/2024 at 01:04 PM
My 1st thought for using the Foursquare set was to use them as card sentiments, so your card gave me a great idea how to do it. Lovely cards!
Posted by: Eva Nelson | 04/25/2024 at 12:51 PM
Love all the glitter and gold. Gold paint spatter, huh? I will have to check that out.
Posted by: Sandy | 04/25/2024 at 11:40 AM
I always love your use of previously released products with the new ones! Except I usually have to order more things that previously I didn’t think I needed. 😜
Posted by: Jan Francis | 04/25/2024 at 10:58 AM
Your Make a Wish tag card is so sweet, love the bow and paper choices, just beautiful.
Posted by: Mary Faulkner | 04/25/2024 at 09:31 AM
Love your details (like the sparkles behind the Happy Birthday) and the way you were able to create such impact centering on the "Make a wish" Lovely!
Posted by: Danielle Peterson | 04/25/2024 at 08:41 AM
Wow!!! What beautiful creations!! I can't wait for this release.
Posted by: Jill Rice | 04/25/2024 at 08:19 AM
Loving these Birthday celebration products in the new release! Great cards! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Gail Spresser | 04/25/2024 at 08:18 AM
I love how you used patterned paper on you first card!
Posted by: Tracy S. | 04/25/2024 at 07:04 AM
So in love with the streamers and 4 square birthday sentiments!
Posted by: Mary W | 04/25/2024 at 07:04 AM
I love the starbursts on the background of the flourished birthday card. I like it so much when designers incorporate old with the new! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Emily | 04/25/2024 at 07:03 AM
Everything is perfection! All of the little details and splatter and gems are perfectly thought out and placed!
Posted by: Melinda MacDonald | 04/25/2024 at 07:01 AM
Such fun cards! Love them all!
Posted by: A Ito | 04/25/2024 at 06:50 AM
Loving all the bright beautiful colors!!
Posted by: Cindy Cherry | 04/25/2024 at 06:48 AM
Love everything you’ve created! Thanks for sharing and inspiring!
Posted by: Julie Bitner | 04/25/2024 at 06:09 AM
Wonderful release...I love the stringer set!
Posted by: Veronica L Hunt | 04/25/2024 at 05:49 AM
I love the colors you used in your samples...so beautiful now I have to buy everything..Ha...Thanks for the inspiration
Posted by: Diana | 04/25/2024 at 05:24 AM
Such creativity.
Posted by: Iggy | 04/25/2024 at 04:59 AM
I love all your cards, just beautiful!
Posted by: Kelli S. | 04/25/2024 at 04:59 AM
Love the rainbow streamers!
Posted by: KathleenA | 04/25/2024 at 04:19 AM
Wanda + The Greetery= Beautiful!!!!
I love your cards today! As always you have outdone yourself and sooo has The Greetery!
Posted by: Christine Dol | 04/25/2024 at 03:58 AM
Everything is beautiful today Wanda as always. I must say though that I think your vintage inspired Make a Wish card is my favorite today. Perhaps because it was just so unique and unexpected. Great job!
Posted by: Donna Gourley | 04/25/2024 at 03:14 AM
Your cards are so pretty! I love this entire collection. I can’t wait till Friday.
Posted by: Janet lebeau | 04/25/2024 at 02:03 AM
Beautiful cards! Love your color combos!
Posted by: Betty Neville | 04/24/2024 at 11:42 PM
Beautiful cards Wanda, as usual! You truly have a special talent! Your inspiration, Betsy’s products & confetti make me so happy! Happy Birthday Greetery!
Posted by: Kristin Makowski | 04/24/2024 at 11:37 PM
Love your projects! That first card is a showstopper!
Posted by: Samantha Pfrimmer | 04/24/2024 at 11:14 PM
Lovely cards! Congrats to The Greetery on their 5 year anniversary. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Janet Sisk | 04/24/2024 at 09:52 PM
Your make a wish card is spectacular!!!!!
Posted by: Sharon gullikson | 04/24/2024 at 08:44 PM
I love your cards!! I like how your tag card is completely different from others. Shows great versatility!!
Posted by: Lisa W | 04/24/2024 at 08:39 PM
Beautiful cards, Wanda. 💜 I hope you're feeling better.
Posted by: Marisela Delgado | 04/24/2024 at 08:22 PM