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Wednesday, June 19, 2019

The Greetery - Adorable Birds, Blooming Branches, and Nature Inspired Designs

Good morning, friends, and welcome back for Day 3 of the new release countdown for The Greetery! Today's product line up is full of nature inspired goodness that is sure to knock your socks off! I know I say some version of that every day, but I mean it each and every time. Betsy's line up is giving me all the fun, creative feels.

I combined three sets to create today's card. I used the Robin & Wren, Blooming Branches, and Sentiment Suite: Birthday sets for this chipper birthday greeting.

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I used all of the steps when I stamped the branches, but they also look lovely with just one or two steps if you want something simpler. I used the first step alone when I was brainstorming my layout and it worked perfectly well (and would make a quicker project if you're in a rush).

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I went with bright reds and oranges for my bird. I know wrens aren't red, but I thought the pop of color was a nice contrast to the more neutral tones of the branch. I mean, who wouldn't love a perky little bird wishing them a happy birthday.

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The speckles give the impression of beautiful blue sky without overwhelming the card with a ton of extra color. And the woodgrain vellum mat is a subtle nod to the tree branches.

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On the inside of the card, I stamped the smaller wren perched on one of the birthday messages from Sentiment Suite: Birthday. Isn't he cute?! I don't typically stamp on the inside of my cards, but I admit, I'm digging this tie-in from the front of the card. Perhaps I'll try to do this more often.

That's all I have to share with you today, but there is a list of very talented ladies ready to share even more projects with you. Make sure to stop by and see what they have up their sleeves:


Thank you again for joining me today! Have a great day and don't forget, the new products from The Greetery go on sale Friday morning (10am ET), so you don't have much longer to wait!

Supplies:
It's Your Birthday Card

116 comments:

  1. The branches look so realistic. I love that you colored the bird red - it’s the perfect pop of color.

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  2. I like your wood grain vellum mat surrounding your saucy little orange birdie.

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  3. Pretty card and would make a glorious fall birthday card with those colors! Thanks for sharing.

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  4. I love little red birds. They make me happy! How smart to stamp one sitting on the sentiment on the inside of the card! Beautiful card, Lizzie!

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  5. Beautiful card, love your matting & color to frame the sweet image.

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  6. Each and every one of the DT has made the most beautiful cards with these bird and branch sets. I'm really in awe.

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  7. Lovely card and I love these sweet images!

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  8. Your card is so lovely and sweet I love your coloring

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  9. So pretty, Lizzie! It's amazing just how realistic the branches look! The little wren perched inside is the perfect touch! Your card makes my heart smile.💗

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  10. I am so glad to see the branches stamped without being die cut. I think I've just gotten into a habit of die cutting pretty much anything that has a companion die. Die cut or not, these two new sets are just gorgeous.

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  11. Pretty card! Those birds are just amazing.

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  12. The attention to detail is amazing.

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  13. I just love the birds! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  14. Love the colors on your project...it's amazing how different everything looks with a simple color change.

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  15. I love the red colors for the wren!

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  16. Love your little red birds.So nice to see you posting again, Lizzie!

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  17. Your card has a simple watercolored look that I just love! The softly speckled background and hint of woodgrain are beautiful touches!

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  18. Love your stamping on your beautiful cards!!!

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  19. Beautiful card; love the bird on the inside!

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  20. All i can say is WOW, these stamps are absolutely gorgeous. Thanks. Ang

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  21. So pretty! Loving these colours you chose!

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  22. Hi Lizzie! I’m SO glad you stamped all the layers because your card turned out perfect!! And it does look like a watercolor, worthy of framing! I love the nod you gave, the subtle wood grain is a great addition. Well, I could go on and on, I mainly wanted to say, I LOVE your card!! 😊

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  23. Beautiful card! I love that you used a non-traditional color for your birdie.

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  24. Beautiful card. Betsy has hit a homerun again!

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  25. Sweet, simple and full of gorgeousness! I love a stamped image on the inside of the card to continue the theme. Love it!

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  26. Another lovely, lovely card Lizzie!! How you're doing this with a renovation going on is beyond me, but your cards have been fabulous all week! And today's with those beautiful branches and your sweet little wren is no exception...LOVE it!! :0)

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  27. Your card is gorgeous . I am so happy to see you creating again... love your works of art!

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  28. Beautiful card, Lizzie! Love the colors you used. The birds and branches are really pretty.

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  29. Well the card is so cute but I have to say the inside idea is wonderful. I need to try that so that my cards have a 'special' inside, also. Can't wait to see what else you come up with if you try it some more. I guess we just need more 'inside' sentiments. Gee I wonder who can make that happen? LOL

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  30. Love your happy little red wren! Everything about these sets is so exciting and you have made me want them even more!

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  31. This is a pretty card; cute little red bird! I like how you finished off the inside. Sweet.

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  32. I like the little surprise inside with the extra bird. Beautiful job!

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  33. Love this card with the surprise on the inside ! Hope your renovations are going smoothly and not a lot of delays. Glad to see you creating again.

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  34. Adorable, yes, I think you can color these any color and they would be as cute as can be!

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  35. Such beauty, love the red bird!

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  36. So pretty! Love the birds and the branches, and the birthday sent set is awesome!

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  37. Great card! Love those birds and branches.

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  38. What a pretty card. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  39. That pop of color is perfect with your beautiful branches, Lizzie. Love all the other added details, including the stamping inside which I seldom do. Appreciate seeing the branches stamped directly vs. die cut, too.

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  40. Love how you put a bird on the inside of your card with the verse!

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  41. So lovely! I love that speckled sky, and the warm tones on your little birds :o)

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  42. It looks like you actually water colored the cover of your bird card!!

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  43. These branches are gorgeous, and the red was a great choice for the bird. I love all of the subtle details in this card.

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  44. These birds are so perfect!!! Love your card!

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  45. Love your card! I love the pop of red on that cute little bird!

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  46. Absolutely stunning cards. Loving this new release.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  47. I LOVE the Robin & Wren Set! LOVE how you used the little Wren INSIDE with your sentiment!!! ;) JUST BEAUTIFUL, Lizzie!!! ;)<3

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  48. Love the colors you used today.

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  49. Beautiful card - the whole card looks watercolored!

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  50. Cute card. I love the way you added the little bird on the inside on top of the saying. That really finishes the card off nicely. Thanks for your inspiration today!

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  51. Lovely all around and I'm going to try speckles for a sky, too!

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  52. So pretty, Lizzie! Like how you carried the design to the inside of your card....perfect touch!
    Sheila W

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  53. Lovely card, really draws you into the scene.

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  54. Love the green and the bird inside!

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  55. Fabulous card, Lizzie. Love the way you finished the inside.

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  56. Such a inspiring card.. they look beautiful.. thanks for sharing..

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  57. What a lovely combination of these 2 new sets, Lizzie! I can't wait to get mine and play!

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  58. I love your cards. Those birds look so real.

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  59. Oh, I love the inside of your card with the little bird perched on the sentiment. It is those little details that make your cards amazing!

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  60. Beautiful cards using awesome stamp sets. I love all the layers to your cards as well as the background details you included.

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  61. These branches are beautiful, Lizzie! Can't wait for this release!

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  62. I love the red/orange coloring for your bird. It's so pretty!

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  63. Love this little red wren! Beautiful design, as always. I like to stamp the inside of my cards. I think it makes them more special than store-bought ones.

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  64. Beautiful card, beautiful layout. The sentiments in the Birthday Sentiments set are wonderful.

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  65. So sweet!! I love the birds and the branches are growing on me!!

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  66. Gorgeous branches! I love how you have them coming from the corners!

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  67. I love your card - the branches and the bird are both great sets.

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  68. Beautiful cards. Love the birds.

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  69. Very sweet card, Lizzie. Love the scene you created and your bird is adorable.

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  70. I loved how you stamped the branches and the birds look so real!

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  71. Love that little guy on the inside of the card - so cute!

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  72. Love how you also decorated the inside of the card

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  73. Lovely. Especially liked the inside of the card with bird and sentiment.

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  74. Lovely card! Your little bird stands out beautifully on the gorgeous greenery. Love the soft blue splatters in the background.

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  75. Lizzie, I just love your bright little bird, and the companion on the inside of the card. SO, so sweet!!

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  76. Marisela Delgado said: Beautiful card. mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com

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  77. Beautiful card! Love how you added the little guy on the inside!

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  78. Beautiful, and love the extra touch of the wood gain velum and splatters.

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  79. Love the birds! Watching a robin and a squirrel arguing over a bird feeder right now!

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  80. Your coloring is beautiful :) Whoever receives your card will be thrilled!!

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  81. So so pretty, Lizzie. Love the red wren!

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  82. Your bird is delightful in red (I won't show her to my bird expert hubby though)! Great job on your card!

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  83. Love the placement of your branches and that sweet bird!

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  84. Beautiful project. I love opening up a card and finding the sweet surprise of an image inside.

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  85. I like the look you achieved with these lovely products!

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  86. I can’t wait to try this set, your projects are so fun! Looks like there are several ways to use it, more simple or more in depth

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  87. what a beautiful card, with that spot of red in your bird. The stamped image inside makes this even more special

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  88. Just amazing! Love the birds, your coloring, and all the birthday ideas. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  89. Lovely card. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  90. Beautiful examples of such amazing stamp sets. Great color selections too!

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  91. That bright red bird pops so beautifully amid the blossom strewn branches, Lizzie ... love how you took him to the inside to dress up that lovely sentiment too! Anita :)

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  92. Oh I love that you put a robin inside the card and it's perched above a greeting! What a wonderful idea

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  93. So much thought went into this card...love the woodgrain touch...beautiful!

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  94. Ohhh, Lizzie ~ your card is a Summertime delight! Love the Blooming branches and the beautiful bird. Your color scheme is perfect also!

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  95. So very sweet, love how it looks so real!

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  96. Such a pretty card! Love, love, love it!

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  97. Hi Lizzie! I’m just stopping by real quick to say CONGRATULATIONS for being a part of the 1st Greetery Inspiration team! I’ve loved your work for a long time and today is a happy day with the news! Yeah! 😊

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  98. Hi Lizzie,
    So nice to see your creations again! I love the card you created with just a pop of color on the bird. Really cute.

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  99. Oh, the bird is just adorable. He looks spunky!

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