Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Bottling Up Autumn's Beauty with The Greetery

Good morning, friends, and welcome back to another release intro day for The Greetery's August lineup (the new products will be available on Friday, August 23rd on The Greetery's website)! First off, thank you all so much for your kind words yesterday. I'm still working from a temporary set up and I feel a little rusty, so your sweet messages were very much appreciated.

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I'm back today to introduce a few new fabulous products coming soon that are sure to become staples in your crafty collection. The new Mason Jar Fillers Stencils are a must have to give you even more possibilities with the Just Mason Around set. And the Budding Beauties: Autumn images are perfect for creating stunning seasonal arrangements.

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I began this card by watercoloring a bit of a ground on a watercolor panel and then stenciled the new foliage image. I added a Just Mason Around jar and filled it with sprigs of seasonal botanicals from Budding Beauties: Autumn.

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The sentiment comes from Sentiment Suite: Thank You. I'm sure this is a set I'll turn to again and again. Thank you cards are one of my most needed categories and I can always use new greetings to convey my appreciation.

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I attached the focal panel to a wine-colored card base to help tie together the berries and the twine on the jar. That peek of the base around the very edge of the panel is just enough.

My second card today incorporates those same botanicals from Budding Beauties, but this time I paired them with the new Bottled Up stamps. I truly love these bottles! I can see pairing them with the jar for a homespun pantry feel or giving them a spooky, potion vibe for a Halloween card. Cute!

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I began by die cutting the Halfsies shapes, using Post-it tape to keep them together while I stamped the plaid background (just connect them on the back, easy). I blended those pieces with ink to give them a warm, autumnal feel and attached them to a neutral card base.

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I stamped the bottles and botanicals, opting to fill only one of the bottles to keep things from getting too busy. The other bottle I simply adorned with the string detail from the set.

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For the greeting, I stamped a bottle label with a message from the Bottled Up set. I chose a birthday sentiment, but there are all sorts of useful options. I'm so happy with the warm tones in this card. I can't wait to give it to someone special!

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That's all for me today, friends. Thank you so much for joining me! I'll be back tomorrow with even more to share, but in the meantime, these talented ladies have gorgeous work to share:

Kay Miller
Laurie Willison
Dawn McVey
Heather Nichols
Keeway Tsao
Angelica Conrad
Kelly Lunceford
Norine Borys

Have a wonderful day and I'll see you tomorrow!

Supplies:
Sending You Thanks Card


Autumn Birthday Card

113 comments:

kepsss said...

These cards take my breath away. I can't wait to finally get these all in my hands.

Sharyn Polesel said...

Beautiful cards, Lizzie! I'm loving all of the new sets!

-Candi said...

Thank you so much for the inspiration on using these great new sets, your composition & color choices are wonderful!

Jayell said...

Great cards. This is a fabulous release from The Greetery.

Melanie Ann MacKenzie said...

Amazing cards Lizzie. So wonderful to see your work. Cheers.

Polly said...

Love the plaid background! Lovely cards!

Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...

How fun, love the new release.

Jess said...

Your cards are beautiful they are just amazing I love the background all the coloring

Holly said...

These cards are beautiful!

Luanne said...

I love how the buds fit in the mason jar! Your cards are making me eager to do some fall stamping! Gorgeous!

TeresaC said...

Those bottles are really something! Fun to see the new shapes stamped in different colors.

Christine Nixon said...

I love your clean, crisp style and these projects are just beautiful!

Lori B said...

Fabulous cards! Love your fall colors & just had to smile when you mentioned using the new bottles for Halloween projects. Can't wait to order these.

Birgit said...

Your cards are beautiful Lizzie! I'm so in love with these vintage bottles. Can't wait to get some!!

Karen said...

Another set of beautiful cards!!! Love those new bottle stamps and dies!

Diane said...

Love how you created the plaid on the second card! Thanks for the inspiration!

DGolly said...

Such pretty cards. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

Shirley A. said...

The cards you made for today are some of my very favorites. They are beautiful and the colors are perfect!

Mary W said...

Fun way to dress up the split die and made a WOW background. Shouts autumn is here.

michelle in mi said...

Great birthday card for an autumn birthday!

Joy Meadows said...

Love your cards! the plaid background is gorgeous.

Dawn Y. said...

Just gorgeous, Lizzie! You are most definitely not rusty! :) Great design decision to leave one bottle empty. Vintage bottles look great empty and filled! Such lovely ink shades, too. 💗

Debbie said...

Lizzie, I love your cards! Thanks for the beautiful inspiration!

Poppyseed Vintage said...

Lovely cards today Lizzie! ~ Francie

Natasha said...

Love these!! Also love that you brought that plaid stamp into the mix- isn't it such a good basic background to have!

A Cup of Cold Water said...

Gorgeous cards, Lizzie! Lovin the jars and buds!

Kathleen said...

That plaid background is a perfect fall accent for these beautiful bottles and flowers!

Sandy Kay said...

Oh Lizzie, I love seeing you showcase Betsy's sets! I missed your beautiful cards - these are all so lovely!!

Cindy H. said...

Beautiful Fall cards with lots of inspiration!

Bev wilkinson said...

These are gorgeous Heather! I love how you pair different neutrals with the autumn colors. Live that plaid background too!

Stephanie Clapper said...

Hi Lizzie! It’s so good to be back on your blog again! I think I’ll be pinching myself for awhile. What a beautiful post! Your color choices for both cards is perfection! No rust here! Lol. And I loved your plaid so much, I checked out the stamp! I love your style Lizzie! No one could ever guess you’re working from a temporary area. 😊

Marcia Hill said...

What do you mean "rusty"??!! Your cards are once again FABULOUS today! I love your color choices Lizzie and your plaid background on the 2nd card is wonderful along with the lovely, lovely leaves and berries...it's definitely going to bring a smile to that someone special! It is soooooo good to see your work again Lizzie...you have definitely been missed!! Hugs. :0)

Marilyn M said...

Gorgeous cards, as always, Lizzie! So happy to "see" you!

MadeByMeghanK said...

The fall plaid background is STUNNING! I love both cards! These bottles are great!

mel h said...

I love these, and the new bottle stamps are amazing.

Barb Kirkwood said...

Lizzie, I'm so glad you are making your beautiful card samples for Betsy. I missed you guys.

Sharron said...

Fabulous cards today! Love the new bottles and your plaid background looks so amazing!

Wanda Cullen said...

Gorgeous samples! Love everything in this release!

jan metcalf said...

Your cards are wonderful Lizzie! Love the colors and the plaid!

Julia Aston said...

Two beautiful designs with this fun jar stamps!

pat phillips said...

Beautiful cards! I like that plaid background on the Halfsies die - very cozy! Thanks Lizzie!

Kim said...

Your cards are beautiful. I love your bottle/jar color choices. Just perfect. Thank you!

Angela Walters said...

Both of your cards are so pretty! I love the darker fall colors you chose for your first card! They are stunning!

Debbie said...

Beautiful cards, Lizzie. I'm seeing no rust!! Love that background stamp... have had my eyes on it for a while!

Conniecrafter said...

Beautiful cards, I will have to say that the first is my favorite, love the colors you used and the pretty bouquet!

Marsha S said...

Fabulous cards! I love the new bottle stamps and new stencils! Great idea using the bottle set for Halloween cards!!

Cyndi said...

Love these cards. The bold plaid background on the second one is striking.

Suzanne Russell said...

Nothing says fall better than a beautiful plaid background! Love your projects, Lizzie!

April Z said...

What lovely cards! I like the plaid background.

Kathryn A said...

Such beautiful cards! (So nice to have all of making projects together, again!)

Cindy Beach said...

Your projects are amazing, Lizzie! LOVE the bold colors you chose. So happy to see you on this team!

TLady said...

Your color combos are WONDERFUL, Lizzie! LOVE BOTH of your cards! The colors you chose for your bottles are EXCELLENT & the way you did the plaid background & the water colored grounding is PERFECT! BEAUTIFUL WORK, Lizzie!!! ;)<3

sharon g said...

Your color choices are great. They go together so well with each other, and with the subject. Great joB!!!

Marybeth said...

Such pretty cards today, I am sure loving all the inspiration you have shared with us these past few days. Love the colors today!

Cheryl I said...

Beautiful cards! My favorite is the bouquet with the wine colored base. That color combo is just stunning!

Marsha said...

Your cards are so very pretty!!

Karen M said...

Love all the fall elements in the bottles and jars. Can't wait to play!

Kris said...

Lovely! There are times when one's best work comes when not surrounded by all things familiar.

Amy C. said...

Gorgeous fall cards! I especially like the orange plaid background.

Barbara M. said...

Your cards are just wonderful! All these beautiful fall colors.

Karen said...

Gorgeous cards! I love the plaid background you created and the way you used the Halfsie die.

Pam said...

I adore your plaid background and the way you used the halfsies. It really caught my eye. The 2nd bottle does look better empty. Really enjoyed your creations. Thanks.

Donna Oates said...

Lovely fall cards! It's so good to see you on Betsy's reveals!

Loralee said...

Lovely cards
Loralee

Miriam Prantner said...

These are such beautiful cards! I love the depth/dimension in those bottles and LOVE that plaid background on the second card, so striking!

Kathy Mc said...

Lizzie, your temporary setup has not hindered your card making in the least bit. Both of these cards are beautful and love how you added the second bottle and left it empty. Your plaid background really makes your vintage bottles pop. The touches of Scarlet Jewel and narrow edge really ties together beautifully.

Leslie said...

It's so nice to see you creating! You've been missed. Your cards today are just beautiful!

Rema DeLeeuw said...

Simply lovely!

Helen F. said...

What beautiful cards, Lizzie! I really like the cut outs used and the bold colors ~ the orange plaid is a fun background!

Cindy C said...

Great cards! Love the colors you used!

Verna Angerhofer said...

I love all the cards you made. They are so gorgeous!

KFlaherty said...

Your cards have such a great impact - I automatically thought about autumn weather, the smell of smoke from neighbor's fireplaces and the crisp cool mornings. Your cards are the perfect colors and flowers to invoke those thoughts! Thank you for that brief respite from the awful southern heat!

Nancy Thomas said...

Two striking compositions with these two sets. Both are on my list to purchase and you showcased them so nicely.

Mutzy Mia said...

This release has so many wonderful products and each day brings awesome designs, today included. Great colors for the fall season!

Jan said...

Wonderful cards! Thanks for the inspiration!

Anika Mercier said...

That plaid background - wow! Super pretty cards!

Valerie S said...

A plaid background - who would have thought? It is a welcome surprise!

JG Designs said...

Love your cards Lizzie.

Anneleise said...

Lovely cards. Thanks for sharing!

Lin said...

I love how everything works with everything else! So much fun!

Pauline said...

Beautiful cards Lizzie! Awesome inspiration!

Jennifer K said...

Oh, those stencils! They add such depth. What gorgeous cards.

Kim Klinkovsky.My Kraft Kloset said...

Love your colors, details, and designs. Just beautiful cards!

Linda Sodano said...

Gorgeous neutral cards.

jkstiles77 said...

Your cards are beautiful! I am loving all of the new sets, dies and stencils! Great release!

Eileen M said...

Beautiful! Terrific use of color and very fun layouts, thank you!

blaze said...

Love your cards, Lizzie! The backgrounds, the color choices, the arrangements, etc. So pretty!

RuthCM said...

Lizzie, I love the use of the halfsies in vibrant plaid for your cards background!

Mary J said...

Great cards!

Karen Day said...

Such strong, striking colours - love how you did the plaid, too. Great cards!

Sue D said...

Beautiful cards. My fave is the one with the mason jar.

Christine said...

Gorgeous! I have my eye on the "half" dies, and I love the big plaid print with the diamond!

see mary stamp said...

I always love your cards Lizzie. So excited that you'll be posting regularly as part of this design team. (Hope the renovation is going well!) Love the diagonal background you build on the halfsies dies.

Katherine R said...

Love that plaid background! Seeing these images on a bold background makes them look different and it's cool.

Vikki H said...

Lizzie, Lizzie, Lizzie, how nice to see your projects! I love the warm colors you used, the plaid and those bottles are terrific!

Emma S. said...

Beautiful Cards, as always. Those bottles have so many reasons to love them! Great Release!

Denise Bryant said...

Gorgeous cards! Love the bottles and the stencil designs!

Heather said...

Love the colors on your cards!

Betty Neville said...

Really beautiful! Thank you for the ideas!

Allie said...

These stencils look really fantastic! Great cards, Lizzie!

Susanbcards said...

The colors aww sublime and the new stamps are gorgeous.

Susan said...

I loved your Mason Jar card and those stencils. Thanks for the inspiration!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful Fall cards for inspiration!
Carol b

Macimbalo said...

Gorgeous fall colors and stunning creations!

Janelle said...

Loving these berries and branches and bottles. Your cards are great! Thanks for the inspiration!

Bonnie said...

I love the beautiful orage colors with that plaid stamp! Such an amazing backgorund for the bottled sprigs!!

Anonymous said...

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SavedbyGrace said...

Beautiful rich autumn colors!! Love your projects!!!

Joyce said...

So very pretty.

judy said...

Beautiful cards-- I am really loving this autumn themed release!

Luanne said...

Loving your fabulous fall cards! Those buds are awesome, and your colors are really great!

Sheila W said...

Beautiful cards! Love all the fall colors!

katrynka said...

Such lovely cards!!