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03/26/2025

Pretty Pink Posh New Release - Another Easter Card! Joyful Wishes!

Hey again! MORE Easter today! As promised, today I'm sharing another card I made with the new PPP Release for Spring 2025! More bunnies - yay! Today is the big Instagram Hop for the new release - so if you have Instagram, pop over and leave comments everywhere for a chance to win a gift certificate!! Oh yeah! I hope you are having an awesome week so far, friends! XOXO

CLICK HERE FOR THE SUPPLY LIST FOR TODAY'S PROJECT!

My card for today features the brand new Bunny Holder Dies and the brand new Easter Holder Dies! My finished card is a white A2 card base, layered in pink cardstock, then vellum, then a pretty gingham Flag.... And then that oh so cute bun bun!! With his adorable little Easter basket!! To make this card I die cut out all the pieces of the bunny, the eggs and the basket. I used Copic Markers to add shading to each piece and then a white gel pen for highlights!! I assembled the card and then added a few gems and a pom pom tail. The sentiment is from the Sentiment Strips Easter stamp set - it's perfect! This card is just so fun and cheerful. I really love this new release!!

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That's it for today! And I think that's all my Easter cards for at least a little bit! Don't you just love all these fresh and pretty colors? I sure do! Sending a hug and good wishes for a great day! Keep on crafting! I have been blessed with a wonderful new full time (in the office M-F) job, so I'm going back to the 9-5 next week! I will probably be doing a little less posting for a while until I get my new schedule set! I'm so excited! Wish me luck, and I'll see you soon friends! XOXO

CLICK HERE FOR THE SUPPLY LIST FOR TODAY'S PROJECT!

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03/21/2025

The Greetery - Bunnies & Bows Collection - Release Day!

HEY FRIENDS!! EXCITING NEWS!!

THE GREETERY NEW RELEASE IS LIVE NOW!!

THE BUNNIES & BOWS COLLECTION IS AVAILABLE!

CLICK HERE TO SHOP!!

It was my pleasure to introduce the brand new Bunnies and Bows Collection to you this week! And, I hope you love it as much as I do!! Happy Crafting!! If you scroll back to my last blog post you can see all my projects from the new release, and the accompanying supply lists. If you have any questions - reach out!! Thanks for all the love and kind comments! Happy Creating! Can't wait to see what YOU make!

Thank you for shopping via my links -

it helps me so very much and I'm so grateful!! XOXO

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03/20/2025

The Greetery - Bunnies & Bows Collection for Spring 2025 - New Release!

Hi crafty and creative Greetery loving friends! I hope this week is treating you good! Spring is definitely arriving! We are supposed to be at 80 degrees by this weekend! Whoa! Flowers are flowering and trees are treeing. It's a magical time of year. And now it's time to get ready for my favorite holiday - Easter! A time of renewal and faith. I really love this time of year and all that it signifies.

Today is VERY VERY exciting because it's the reveal and showcase day for the new Spring 2025 Greetery release! YEAAAAAHHHHH! The new release is called Bunnies and Bows (love)! There are stamps, and dies and stencils with a pretty, feminine touch. Creative and sweet and of course - things for Easter too! It's really lovely and I know you're going to love it as much as I do. The design team (and some awesome guests) 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! And All of them are EASTER! I'm so excited!

CLICK HERE TO SHOP THE NEW RELEASE - 3/21 AT 10AM EST!

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SUPPLY LIST FOR TODAY'S PROJECTS!

My first project for today is a set of tags I made using the brand new Honeycomb additions - a Bunny and a Chick! You guys - these are SO cute! I made two tags - one with each of the new honeycomb sets! I also used the Tag Team dies and the new Honeycomb Spring stamps. I adhered this pretty patterned paper onto white thick cardstock and then die cut them out. I added a small scallop across the bottom by layering white paper and using scallop scissors! SO CUTE! I die cut out all the pieces and assembled them with the poofy honeycombs. I used twine and some buttons from my stash for the top of the tags. I also added a few pearls. I stamped the sentiments onto some small stitched circles. I can't wait to tie these on some treats!!

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Next up is a pretty in blue Easter card. This card uses the brand new Spring Crest stamps and dies and the brand new Easter Refrain products. I used lots of my other favorite Greetery supplies. My finished card is an A2 kraft card base, layered in gingham and then a cream panel. The feature is that beautiful floral border and the new crest. I started by stamping the flowers and leaves and die cutting out the floral part. I stamped the sentiment in the same blue color to match the flowers and added the word "Easter" over the top. I added vellum Ruscus flowers and a wooden cross. A few blue pearls complete the look. I think that by using cream instead of vivid white the card has a softer feel. And I always love blue!

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SUPPLY LIST FOR TODAY'S PROJECTS!

My next card is pretty-in-purple! This card features the brand new Bunny Tales stamps and dies along with some other Greetery favs!! My finished card is a cream A2 card base. I layered purple floral paper and purple cardstock, vellum, then another cream postage panel. I started this card by stamping and die cutting the floral frame and the bunnies. I gently colored the bunnies with Copics and added their little pom pom tails. I stamped the sentiment in light purple to match.... I die cut out that gorgeous Fit To Be Tied bow and splattered on some gold paint for good measure. I affixed the floral frame with foam squares and added the bow at the bottom. With a different sentiment I also think this would be a wonderful baby card - in pink or blue!!

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My final card for today features the brand new Bitty Botanicals stamps and the new Diamond Ribbon Stencils. This suite is SO lovely!! My finished card is a white A2 card base. I layered the Patchwork background die and then my panel. I wanted the flowers to shine, so I kept the rest of the card simple - a vellum oval and then a white oval with the beautiful sentiment on top. This card is clean and fresh! Those bitty botanicals are really pretty!! The sentiment was stamped and die cut from the matching die. This card could also be used for other occasions besides Easter.

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That's it for today - and for the reveals of this awesome new Bunnies and Bows release! Ready for Spring and Easter time! 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 Friday 3/21 at 6:00am EST (comments from team blogs entered into giveaway). Winners announced on The Greetery blog on Thursday, 3/21 at 9am EST (an hour before the new products go live) GOOD LUCK!!

CLICK HERE TO SHOP THE NEW RELEASE 3/21 AT 10AM EST!

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SUPPLY LIST FOR TODAY'S PROJECTS!

DESIGN TEAM & GUESTS - LINKS FOR THE NEW RELEASE:

Angelica Conrad

Dana Kirby

Dawn McVey

Kelly Lunceford

Laura Bassen

Laurie Willison

Leanne West

Melissa Phillips

Wanda Guess

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03/19/2025

Pretty Pink Posh - Easter New Release 2025 - Bunnies and Carrots!

Hello friends! It's time to hippity hop into Easter crafting! I am SO excited! I have SO much to share with you this week. And, Easter is my favorite holiday and I love all the new releases coming out! This week, and next are going to be jam packed with projects, blog hops, new releases, instagram hops.... OH MY! I hope you are ready for Spring crafting and hope you love everything too. Be sure to check my blog every day to see all that's new and fun! XO

This week (Today) is the annual new release from Pretty Pink Posh for Easter! You guys know I look forward to this release every year! Bunnies, Chicks, Eggs and carrots! Hee hee. PPP is doing things a bit different for this release. Everyone is sharing their new projects today - ON RELEASE DAY! And then next week there will be a five day Instagram Hop. No Blog Hops this time around. I have two projects (Easter) to show you today and then I will share a third project here next week on IG Hop day. Woohooooo!

CLICK HERE FOR THE SUPPLY LIST FOR TODAY'S PROJECTS!

CLICK HERE TO SHOP THE NEW RELEASE ON PPP!

My first card for today features the Candy Bucket dies along with the brand new Easter Bucket Add Ons! I also used the brand new Grass Border, Easter Greetings and more! I combined everything into a sweet Easter Bucket with a cute bun bun on it! My finished card is a white A2 card base, layered with gingham and then a white panel for my design to sit on. I die cut out all the pieces: bucket, bunny, eggs, grass, bow, and carrots using pastel colored cardstocks. I used Copic Markers to add shading and colored accents to all the pieces and then used a white gel pen for highlights. I stamped the greeting and die cut it using the perfectly matching die - it looks so professional with the matching die! For my finishing touches I added a few glitter gems and tiny hearts. This card makes me smile!!

CLICK HERE FOR THE SUPPLY LIST FOR TODAY'S PROJECTS!

Since I posted a bunny card, I have to post a carrot card, right?! My second card for today features the brand new Carrot Shaker Dies, the brand new Easter Icons and the brand new Easter Greetings! All from this new release. My finished card is a white A2 card base, layered with orange cardstock, then gingham (of course), vellum, and a white eyelet circle. I die cut out two of the Carrot Shaker dies and leaves. I used Distress Inks and blending brushes to add shading to the carrots and leaves pieces and then splattered them with white paint. I stamped the small Easter Icons - rabbit and lamb - and colored them with Copics and gave them a dusting of glitter glue. I wrapped natural twine around the tops of the carrots and added the small icons. When I attached them to the card, I used foam tape. I stamped and die cut the perfect sentiment!! To finish off, just a few orange and green sparkly gems.

CLICK HERE FOR THE SUPPLY LIST FOR TODAY'S PROJECTS!

That's it for my Easter cards for today!! Head over to PPP and shop this pretty new release now! Come back next week for my other Easter card from PPP and the information on the Instagram Hop too! And tomorrow is a NEW GREETERY RELEASE! Like I said, be sure to visit me every day! XOXO

CLICK HERE FOR THE SUPPLY LIST FOR TODAY'S PROJECTS!

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03/07/2025

The Greetery - Shamrock Wishes!

Hi there creative and crafty friends! Top o' the morning to you! It's my turn today on The Greetery Blog! So of course I'm posting here too! Spring is coming! And it's time for green all around us! Today I'm sharing a St. Patrick's Card made with the gorgeous Nordic Hearts - turned into a shamrock. I love St. Patrick's Day - it's my cat's birthday - ha! (His name is Lucky and he has gorgeous green eyes). Green is one of my favorite colors and this time of year, especially, it is so fresh and pretty. So make a wish on a Lucky clover!!

My finished card is an A2 white card base. Layered with white, green gingham and vellum - you know, my favorites! I started my card by die cutting three of the medium sized Nordic Hearts from olive, yellow, green cardstock. I made my stem by hand cutting the curve of another heart die cut. I generously splattered the pieces with gold paint. I die cut the Make A Wish die from gold cardstock. All stamps and dies are from The Greetery!

Here's a side view of all the pieces. Aren't you smitten with those hearts?! I definitely am!

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I used the Calendar Basics stamp set to stamp March 17 onto a little banner from the Sentiment Suite Basics Die set. It fit perfectly there on that spot on the card. To assemble the card I layered green gingham paper, then vellum, then a white layer die cut with the Crimped Rectangles Dies. The white layer is popped up with foam tape. I put the hearts onto the white layer using foam tape and assembled them into the shape of a shamrock. I glued the Make A Wish over the top of the shamrock and then tucked the little banner underneath.

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To finish off, I added a few little yellow heart embellishments. That's it for my project for today. Fresh green for Spring! I hope you have a wonderful and creative day. And an awesome weekend! We are going to a vintage pop up today and I can't wait!! It's my pleasure to share with you, and I look forward to sharing with you again soon. In the meantime, happy crafting! XOXO

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03/04/2025

More fun with the Pretty Pink Posh new release - Let's Pawty!

Helloooooo! Let's Pawty! Hee hee! I have one more card to share with my new supplies from the newest Pretty Pink Posh release! This week is a big Instagram Hop to celebrate the release and I'm in that hop today! CLICK HERE to see the Instagram Hop! I wanted to share my card here on my blog too. Hope you are having an amazing week and hope your March is going good so far!

My card features the brand new and absolutely adorable Birthday Dogs and Cats stamps and dies! EEP! I also used the new Birthday Icons stamps to add some more details. My finished card is a white square, measuring 5" x 5". Sometimes I really love a square card, don't you? I layered pretty blue cardstock, then some stripes, some vellum, and then an ink blended eyelet square panel.

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Here's a side view so you can see all the layers! Aren't those critters the cutest things ever??!!

I used bright white cardstock and Salvaged Patina Distress Ink to blend the top of my eyelet square. I also splattered on some white paint - just because I love that look. The sentiment was stamped in black ink and die cut out with the matching die - so crisp!

I stamped and die cut the two doggos and the kitty and some balloons and a present, and then colored everything in with my Copic Markers. I added white gel pen accents to everything. I do like this clear and bright color palette or lime, pink and aqua.

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I matched the stripes, the ink blending and the Copic coloring of the balloon which gives a really professional and cohesive look. My tip: Choose your papers first and then match your coloring and inks to the paper. In my opinion, that is an extra nice touch!

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This gang for sure looks ready to party! I would go to their party, wouldn't you?! Hee hee.

That's it for today friends! Thanks for stopping by to see me today! Have a super happy and crafty day! Be sure to check out the Instagram Hop! XOXO

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE SUPPLY LIST FOR TODAY'S CARD!

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03/01/2025

Happy March! St. Patrick's Day Stitching!

Hi friends! Happy Saturday! Happy 1st day of March! The year is "marching" on, isn't it!? I love it when everything turns green and the flowers bloom! We've had some sunny days here and renewal is in the air. I love St. Patrick's Day for lots of reasons.... Mostly because my beloved kitty cat was born on St. Patrick's Day - and that's why his name is Lucky! So shamrocks, and gold pots, and rainbows and leprechauns it is! Today I'm sharing two cross stitch projects that are for St. Patrick's Day! I actually finished stitching them AND finished them too! Yayayayayay for me! Hee hee. I'll share my two projects, and then the supplies will be listed out in the narrative and in the supply list! Let's go!

First up is this fun Leprechaun stitch - complete with a rainbow, some four leaf clovers, and his pot of gold! Isn't he cute? This was a really fun stitch!

PATTERN: O Lucky Day by Brenda Gervais

FABRIC: 30 count Natural Brown Linen

THREAD: DMC threads - my choices

FINISHING BOARD, AND RIBBONS: Hobby Lobby

CHARM: Tim Holtz

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I bought the heart board and the ribbons at Hobby Lobby and I used my hot glue gun to make the bows and affix them to the board. I hot glued the charm to the center for a little bit of whimsy!

The pot of gold is dark gray thread, and then I used gold metallic thread for the coins! It's so cute in person!!

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Is it weird that I LOVE his little shoes and socks! Ha!

Lots and lots of green threads! Just a little bit of back stitching for the stems of the four leaf clovers. The area of the stitching is approximately 5"x7" so it isn't a large stitch and it went pretty quickly! I really like this fabric - makes it look a bit vintage.

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My second project for today is Lucky Charm! It features a huge four leaf clover, a horseshoe, and pretty text! I added the button to the center of the pattern to add a bit of texture. I used the free pattern, and the called for threads from DMC. I finished it on sticky board with batting to make it a little puffy. The ribbon will be used to hang it on the wall.

PATTERN: Free Lucky Charm Pattern from FQS

FABRIC: 14 count Aida Vintage Country Mocha

THREAD: DMC threads as called for

FINISHING BOARD, AND RIBBONS: My stash and Sticky Board

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The little center areas of the horseshoe are gold metallic thread! There are so many pretty greens in this pattern. It looks so good on the 14 Aida - nice and crisp. The finished smaller area with the stitching is 7" x 7" and the larger green part is 9" x 9". I found the fabric at my local quilt shop and I used sticky board, tape and my hot glue gun to wrap and finish the piece. There is batting also - to make it puffy.

I used a green button from my stash to put into the center of the clover. I just felt like it needed a little something something.....

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I hot glued some ribbon to the back of the piece to use to hang it on the wall...

This one is for Lucky boy - my Lucky charm!!

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That's it for my first projects for March! I don't think I'll get any more stitching done for St. Patrick's Day - but I do definitely have some paper projects to share in the coming weeks! I hope you have a wonderful weekend! See you soon! XOXO

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