Hi crafty friends! Hope you're enjoying a beautiful Winter week! We are doing good here - having a bit of a cold snap, like everyone else - and staying warm and cozy in the craft room. It's been a busy month already and another year is in full swing. Our daffodils starting getting their fresh green stalks so that's the first sign that a change will soon be here. Looking forward to longer days, and love in the air for Valentine's Day too!
Today is VERY exciting because it's the reveal/showcase day for the first Greetery release of the year! WOOHOO! The new release is called the Bibliophile Collection! It has stamps, dies, and stencils for the book lover, the romantic, and the vintage lover too! Think hearts, and more book items, and even a cupid's arrow! I adore this new collection and I know you will too! The design team will be sharing all of our projects today, and showing you all the new products. Just one day of features - then the new release will go live TOMORROW at 10am EST! (So you don't have to wait too long -yay for that!)
I have four projects to share today - can't wait to show you! All the prize information, details, and design team links are at the bottom of my post. Lots of pictures for you today, friends!
CLICK HERE TO SHOP THE NEW RELEASE - 1/23 AT 10AM EST!
My first project for today is a pretty, vintage inspired Valentine card made with lots of things from the new release! This card features the brand new Nordic Hearts Dies, the brand new Cupids Arrow Dies and the brand new Love Stories Stamp Set. You'll notice I also used a lot of other Greetery favorites! I love a Valentine color palette of red, pink and cream - with a touch of gold too! My finished card is an A2 cream card base, layered with pink stripes and text paper, and then a cream top layer. I die cut the beautiful new Nordic Heart die from cream and pink. I inked Distress Inks on all the cream parts and generously splattered gold paint too.
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I made a pretty postage stamp using the text from the new Love Stories stamp set and some hearts.... The bow and arrow was made using woodgrain cardstock and gold glitter paper. The sentiment was stamped in dark brown ink...so pretty!
CLICK HERE FOR THE SUPPLY LIST FOR TODAY'S PROJECTS!
CLICK HERE FOR THE SUPPLY LIST FOR TODAY'S PROJECTS!
My next project is a matching tag and card combo! With all of these beautiful supplies, I thought it might be nice to make a more masculine project. And I'm going to save this one for my hubs for our anniversary! A dark and classy color palette of kraft, white, black and gold. Love it! These projects feature the brand new Bookish Frames - Romance, the brand new Lock and Key Dies, the brand new Love Stories stamps...and more!! The tag of course was made using the versatile Tag Team dies.... The tag and the card are a perfect match.
My finished card is an A2 kraft card base, layered with black stripes, black cardstock and then the kraft top layer. I made the card using the stamps and stencil combo - perfection!! I stamped the black heart vines and then stenciled the white floral parts with white pigment ink. I splashed gold paint on the top and added pretty gold pearls.
I added a vellum strip around the top layers for more visual interest. The heart with the sentiment 'love story' is heat embossed in gold onto a vellum heart.
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The tag was die cut using kraft cardstock. I stamped the heart, flowers and sentiment in the center of the tag. I added some stamped text around the main sentiment - very vintage!
The new Lock and Key Dies make the perfect tiny accents for the top of my tag!
CLICK HERE FOR THE SUPPLY LIST FOR TODAY'S PROJECTS!
CLICK HERE FOR THE SUPPLY LIST FOR TODAY'S PROJECTS!
My next project is another Valentine Card - but this time it's bright and vivid! Red and white! So classic. This card features the brand new Folk Heart stamps and dies... My finished card is an A2 white card base, layered with red and gingham and then kraft. A doily is always appropriate on a Valentine card - don't you think?! I stamped the pretty heart shape and the bow and die cut them out with the matching dies. I added the perfect sentiment in red in the center. This card would be a good one to mass produce and it's fairly flat for mailing also.
CLICK HERE FOR THE SUPPLY LIST FOR TODAY'S PROJECTS!
CLICK HERE FOR THE SUPPLY LIST FOR TODAY'S PROJECTS!
And, last, but certainly not least, a card for the book lovers! This card features the brand new Shelved Product Suite! You guys are going to love this!! I made a birthday card since I know so many book lovers! I used a warm and boho chic color palette, reminiscent of a bookshop. And I even added some plants. I adore the cute sentiments in this new suite. "Here's to your next chapter" is so clever for a birthday card. My finished card is a cream horizontal A2 card base. I die cut out the books for my stack and then used the stamp set to add accents onto each book. I also gently inked the edges of the books. I made two little plants using previously released Greetery dies. I love this look!! I'm very excited to see what everyone else makes with this product suite - the possibilities are endless.
CLICK HERE FOR THE SUPPLY LIST FOR TODAY'S PROJECTS!
CLICK HERE FOR THE SUPPLY LIST FOR TODAY'S PROJECTS!
That's it for today - and for the reveals of this awesome new release! I'm in the mood for love! And Books! Thanks for stopping by to share with me today! It's my pleasure to introduce the new release. Enjoy and happy crafting! XOXO
Giveaway Information: The Greetery is giving away TWO $50 gift certificates, the comment deadline is Thursday, 1/23 at 6:00am EST (comments from team blogs entered into giveaway). Winners announced on The Greetery blog on Thursday, 1/23 at 9am EST (an hour before the new products go live) GOOD LUCK!!
CLICK HERE TO SHOP THE NEW RELEASE 1/23 AT 10AM EST!
CLICK HERE FOR THE SUPPLY LIST FOR TODAY'S PROJECTS!
DESIGN TEAM LINKS FOR THE NEW RELEASE:
Great cards! I love how you took a feminine looking stamp set and made it masculine and fabulous! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: April C. | 01/23/2025 at 01:03 AM
Wanda, I love your vintage style. I’m so glad I discovered your blog. I keep referring back to it for ideas when I make cards. I love the way you used a newsprint stamp/paper as a background for your first card. The Nordic Hearts dies are so versatile. I appreciate you featuring a masculine card. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Marti Campbell | 01/22/2025 at 11:13 PM
Such pretty and classy Valentines! And I love the books with the Aloe plants- great combination 🙂
Posted by: Christy H. | 01/22/2025 at 09:16 PM
Awesome cards Wanda! I love the black and craft combos.
Posted by: Suzette M Thoeni | 01/22/2025 at 09:03 PM
I love your Kraft, black, & grey color palette! Such an elegant look for an anniversary card.
Posted by: JANEA MCDONALD | 01/22/2025 at 08:56 PM
You have been up to great things. I love all the styles of your cards. I really love the bow and Victorian look of your first. card.
Posted by: Bo Gilmore | 01/22/2025 at 08:13 PM
First card is true Vintage! Love it, Wanda!
Posted by: Karen Philbrook | 01/22/2025 at 07:27 PM
Wowsers!!! What a great release. All fantastic!!!
Posted by: Sherri T | 01/22/2025 at 07:02 PM
Wanda, you have outdone yourself! Your designs are amazing! I love the use of black in your card, it is so effective! I never would have thought of using back, I love it! I love everything you have shared! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Kristin Makowski | 01/22/2025 at 06:53 PM
Love your cards! They have more of a masculine feel which I always need inspiration with!
Posted by: Rachel Dier | 01/22/2025 at 06:52 PM
I love the black & kraft combo - beautiful!
Posted by: Janet B from WV | 01/22/2025 at 06:48 PM
Thanks for all the gorgeous inspiration!
Posted by: Jennifer Kinney | 01/22/2025 at 06:43 PM
Sweet release...sweet cards. Love the addition of the plants with the books.
Posted by: Mutzy Mia | 01/22/2025 at 06:42 PM
Loving your projects, Wanda!! Your dark and classy anniversary celebration palette is gorgeous! Thank you for the inspiration.
Posted by: Teresa C | 01/22/2025 at 06:18 PM
Pretty detail Wanda, your first card won my heart!!
Posted by: Jan Metcalf | 01/22/2025 at 06:16 PM
Love your cupid cards!
Posted by: Cindy Cherry | 01/22/2025 at 05:56 PM
I always look forward to your samples from The Greetery. As always, these are beautiful!
Posted by: Stacy H. | 01/22/2025 at 05:48 PM
Beautiful cards, Thanks for all the inspiration.
Posted by: Barb Kirkwood | 01/22/2025 at 05:40 PM
Love all your projects, Wanda, but the first two are my favorites. Neat the way you added potted plants to a stack of books. Thanks for all the great inspiration!
Posted by: Michele W | 01/22/2025 at 05:21 PM
Cool idea to put the book spines on their sides!
Posted by: Heather | 01/22/2025 at 05:17 PM
So impressive. Lots of great ideas and layouts! I love the Cupid arrow card.
Posted by: Jade | 01/22/2025 at 05:14 PM
Omgoodness!!! These are gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Mary Kay Ross | 01/22/2025 at 04:57 PM
Beautiful projects! I always love when you use gingham in your creations.
Posted by: Judith | 01/22/2025 at 04:53 PM
Wanda, you have such a lovely variety of cards for us today! I am always in awe of your creativity! Thank you for the inspiration :-)
Posted by: Helen F. | 01/22/2025 at 04:47 PM
Wanda, I love your cards! Thanks so much!
Posted by: Lynn Cyert | 01/22/2025 at 04:16 PM
The colors you chose are just wonderful. And i love the vintage feel. You always make amazing things...
Posted by: Sharon Gullikson | 01/22/2025 at 03:56 PM
Wanda I looove your samples with these sets! Your books are fanTAStic!!!!
Posted by: Kelly J. Schirmer | 01/22/2025 at 03:42 PM
I love the variety of colour combos on your projects! That kraft/black/white/gold combo is to die for :-)
Posted by: Karen Day | 01/22/2025 at 03:33 PM
Such special projects, Wanda, love them !!!
Posted by: Lisa Schenck | 01/22/2025 at 03:28 PM
Such beautiful cards!!! Love the black and gold! Perfect packaging with that tag!!!
Posted by: Emma Sleppy | 01/22/2025 at 03:21 PM
So many wonderful possibilities with these products! I really like the red and white Valentine, but the black and gray one is awesome too!
Posted by: Luanne Ford | 01/22/2025 at 02:14 PM
So creative! I just love your color palette choices and the variety through your cards. Thanks so much for this amazing inspiration!
Posted by: Kelley M | 01/22/2025 at 02:06 PM
Such lovely cards. My favorite is the first one: the vintage Valentine card. I just love that color combination.
Posted by: Barbara M Berry | 01/22/2025 at 01:48 PM
Beautiful cards Wanda!! The plants on the books is genius!!!!
Posted by: Ann B. | 01/22/2025 at 01:19 PM
Very lovely cards and tags with all the details you added. I like the first with the book page as background and those lovely Nordic hearts. Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: pat phillips | 01/22/2025 at 01:15 PM
Great cards! I like how you incorporated other products in with the new product. I like everything in this release.
Posted by: Julie | 01/22/2025 at 12:56 PM
Stunning cards one and all.
Posted by: Heike Carlson | 01/22/2025 at 12:45 PM
Everything you made is beautiful! Love the masculine take on your anniversary card. The Valentine card is so pretty with all the elements you used. AND, that lock and key....mwah
Posted by: Karen M | 01/22/2025 at 12:44 PM
Love the addition of the plants on the books!
Posted by: Kim Burckhard | 01/22/2025 at 12:27 PM
Books and hearts and love stories and more all showcased so beautifully in this post, Wanda. I am smitten with your anniversary for your hubs because it is exquisite with the matching tag and box. Those Nordic hearts melt me! What an awesome release!
Posted by: Kathy Mc | 01/22/2025 at 12:18 PM
Beautiful cards, I love the use of kraft paper.
Posted by: kathleen dumpert | 01/22/2025 at 12:16 PM
Oh my…loving your black/grey/kraft combo Love Story card and tag. And those pots/plants on top of the books…great idea!
Posted by: Kris | 01/22/2025 at 12:04 PM
I look forward to your creations with every Greetery release. You did not disappoint! I LOVE each and every card you created. I can't pick a favorite. Well don!
Posted by: Tonia | 01/22/2025 at 12:03 PM
All so beautiful! I really love the black, white, Kraft, and gold combo - classy and stunning.
Posted by: Bonnie King | 01/22/2025 at 11:58 AM
These are gorgeous, Wanda!
Posted by: Maria C F | 01/22/2025 at 11:52 AM
OOFA! That black theme card was amazing! I have never seen anything like that WOW!! That is deff some future inspo right there! I hope you don't mind if I win (crossing fingers) I am going to try and re create it! <3
Posted by: MaxExtra | 01/22/2025 at 11:49 AM
These projects are all so lovely!
Posted by: Rema DeLeeuw | 01/22/2025 at 11:42 AM
Love all the different cards you’re featuring. So much to love in the new collection!
Posted by: Anne B | 01/22/2025 at 11:20 AM
Wanda, you're an artist not an archer. I believe the arrow needs to be pointing the other way if you intend to pierce someone else's heart and not your own! Haha! You're a lover not a fighter! It is a lovely postage stamp.
Posted by: Cheryl B | 01/22/2025 at 11:03 AM
Wanda this release is something to behold!! Loving the books and the Nordic hearts are too gorgeous. I wish I would have had this in December. My sister and her husband celebrated their 65th anniversary the day after Christmas... it is hard to realize that time has passed so quickly. Love all of your creations. Now I need to decide what I can live without?????
Posted by: Anne Sturgeon | 01/22/2025 at 10:58 AM