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Noel Needleworks Introductions

October 14, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m joining The Greetery to introduce the new Noel Needleworks Suite.

For my first project I used the Capsule Quilt Shop die set to cut the large quilt star. Then I used the Capsule Quilt Shop stencil set to blend the color. I put the die cut into the Capsule Quilt Shop embossing folder to add the texture. The next three layer were all cut using the Capsule Basics dies & then embossed using the Capsule Quilt Shop embossing folder. For the sentiment I used the Capsule Quilt Shop Elements.

This next project features the new Quilt Block Builder stamp set. First I created the shape card using the Shortbread Shapes Rectangles die set. Then I stamped the fun quilt patterns. For the sentiment I used the Laid Back Basics set.

The Greetery-Quilt Block Builder, Laid Back Basics

These next two projects both feature the Quilt Block Builder stamp set again. I just could not put it down!

The Greetery-Quilt Block Builder, Capsule Quilt Shop Elements

I love the geometric simplicity and endless patterns to be made. For both cards I used the Capsule Quilt Shop Elements set for the sentiments.

Here is a video showing a closer look at these cards.

GIVEAWAY!
The giveaway information is in the graphic above↑↑↑
Caly Person
Dana Kirby
Dawn McVey
Kelly Lunceford
Laura Bassen
Laurie Willison
Lea Lawson
Melissa Phillips
Wanda Guess
The Greetery Blog

Sending Cheer Blog Hop

October 9, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp for their Sending Cheer release blog hop.

SSS-Interlacing Trees, Opulent Spooky, Little Pumpkin House, Peekaboo Pumpkin

My first card uses the Interlacing Trees. I backed it with acetate and made a full card shaker. I added some die cuts from the STAMPtember release featuring the Little Pumpkin House, Peekaboo Pumpkin and Opulent Spooky. I added a little subsentiment from the Reverse Spooky Halloween EZ Strips.

This next card uses the CZ Simple Trees and the CZ Holiday Duo for the sentiment.

This last card uses the Fluted Forest Embossing Folder and Stencil, Leafy Wreath and Detail Leafy Wreath. For the sentiment I used the Opulent Merry and added a bow using the Beautiful Bows Dies & Embossing Folder.

SSS-Opulent Merry, Leafy Wreath, Fluted Forest

Here is a video showing how I created these cards.

GIVEAWAY!
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop.
Leave me a comment for your chance to win!
Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog.

HOP ORDER:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Heather Hoffman
Suzy Plantamura
Cathy Zielske
Nicky Meek
Laura Bassen
Amy Rysavy
Bibi Cameron
Cheiron Brandon
Mindy Eggen
Miriam Prantner
Anne Fiene
Barb Engler
Kristin Sluhan
Betsy Green
Amanda Wilcox

Sending Cheer Release

October 8, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple projects using the new Sending Cheer Release by Simon Says Stamp.

My first card featuring the Autumn Cornucopia die set. I die cut everything with solid colored cardstock and added some blending to each peace using fall colored inks. I flicked a bit of Cappuccino ink onto Buttercream for the background and added a sentiment from the Bountiful Blessings stamp set.

SSS-Autumn Corniuopia, Bountiful Blessings

This next card uses the Fab Fall Leaves and I did more solid colored cardstock and blending with fall ink colors. I used one of the Basic Shapes Circles to frame the sentiment embossed in white from the Homespun Gratitude stamp set. For the bling I used the Caramel Corn Embellishment Mix.

You can check out a walk-through of the new Sending Cheer release HERE.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Tender Blossom

October 6, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this fun, floral card over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the Tender Blossom die and the Handwritten Love stamp set.

I had so much fun making this card. You can check out the video HERE.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Oooh Baby Baby

October 5, 2026

Hi there! Sharing a couple of baby cards that I made recently.
It always amazes me how I can have 100 cards sitting here and never have the right one for the right occasion when I need it.
Kinda like when I go into my closet and have nothing to wear in a closet full of clothes.
Why am I like this? Please tell me I’m not alone.

This first one was a Pinterest inspired find which led to Etsy. I saw this one below and loved the clean, graphic look.
I also happen to be a child of the 80’s and loved Salt-N-Pepa’s Push It. If you know, you know.

I had these A Train Alpha Die Set near by and thought it was a good fit. These were included in a past Hero Arts kit, but you could easily use any alpha dies for this. I added a couple of clear dots for funsies.

This next baby card is less graphic, more storybook. I also love how both of these cards are not pink or blue.

This was a Betsy inspired card. Does anyone else stare at her cards and think, “how can I channel this kind of excellence?” Every single thing she makes is pure gold. I just loved the use of acetate. Is is the card or the photography or is it both? Either way I love every detail.

It is hard to make a totally clear card if you want to write a message so I popped this onto a capsule basic base with capsule filigree & diamond ribbon details with avocado and artichoke. The sentiment is from Folk Heart.

Yesterday I walked up and down the Target card isles taking photos of cards to remember my inspiration.
Does anyone else do this? Wanna see what I snapped to remember?

This one above kinda reminds me of my first card with the alpha dies. I think I just love the colorful letters and clean vibe of it. Also, the sentiment is fantastic. This could be done with alpha stamps or dies.

The one above is absolutely gorgeous and totally reminded me of Betsy. Love the woodland creatures and storybook look. I’m not even sure how to recreate this but I just like looking at it.

Lastly, how adorbs. I feel like, if you were brave enough, you could almost paint this? Are we brave enough? This is a great stamp set idea though.

Anyways, thanks for coming along on my baby card journey. Maybe we should do this again on another occasion topic?
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Butterflies 3 Ways

September 30, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing three ways to use a couple of the new butterlfy die sets that came out in the STAMPtember® release.

SSS-Beautiful Butterfly Flaps, Flying Butterfly Collage, CZ Little Banner Basics

My first card features the Flying Butterfly Collage die. I die cut the butterflies into a panel of white cardstock. Then I blended some ink on another panel using Apple, Sunbeam & Seafoam ink. I adhered the butterfly panel over top and added matte gold butterfly die cut bodies. For the sentiment I used the CZ Little Banner Basics.

SSS-Flying Butterfly Collage, CZ Little Banner Basics

This next card uses the Beautiful Butterfly Flaps die set. I created an A2 gate-fold card and adhered the butterfly flaps to each side. I die cut two more butterfly halves out of vellum and a body out of matte gold. For the sentiment I used the CZ Little Banner Basics again.

SSS-Beautiful Butterfly Flaps, CZ Little Banner Basics

For a little contrast I added some pattern paper on the inside of the card.

For this last card I used the Beautiful Butterfly Flaps die set again but this time I did an inlay with solid colored cardstock.

This one is probably my favorite with clean and graphic nature and also….rainbow, hello.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Cozy and Bright STAMPtember® 2026 Limited Edition Kit

September 30, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a project using the new Cozy & Bright STAMPtember® Card Kit.

SSS-A Little Christmas Cheer Dies, Wild Berry Vines Embossing Folder

For the background I used the polka dotted pattern paper included in the kit and then I embossed a panel of Rainforest cardstock with the Wild Berry Vines Embossing Folder. Then I blended some Raindrop ink around the edges to bring out the design. The deer is from the ephemera pack. I added a cute jute bow around the neck. For the sentiment I used the A Little Christmas Cheer Dies.

You can check out the walk-through video of this kit HERE.
Check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for more inspiration, too.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Verdant Wreath Embossed Shaker

September 23, 2026

Hi there! The other day I shared this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog using the newest October 2026 Card Kit. I created an stripped-up, embossed shaker using the Verdant Wreath Embossing Folder, Basic Circles Dies and for the sentiment I used the Homespun Gratitude set.

You can check out the video of this project HERE.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Autumn Edit Introductions Day 2

September 8, 2026

Hi there! I’m back for the second day with The Greetery introducing the new Autumn Edit Collection.

My first projects feature the Wildwood suite that includes a Wildwood Floral Stencil, Embossing Folder and Wildwood Bouquet Die. The card above showcases the Wildwood Bouquet Die along with the Embossing Folder on the background. For the sentiment I used the Rolling Hills Bella Terra Addition Stamp Set & Dies.

The card below features the Wildwood Floral Stencil. After stencilling the floral design I die the panel using the Capsule Basics Dies. For the sentiment I used the All Blessings Flow Stamp & Die, embossing in gold onto vellum.

Here is a video showing how I created these cards.

This next card uses the Handpicked Harvest Stencil & Die. For the background I used the Checks Out 5×7 Border Die and for the sentiment I used the Simple Autumn Mini Sentiments Stamp Set.

My last two cards use the new Market Place Eerie Avenue Die Set & Stamp Set.

For both cards I used the Market Place No 2 Die.

The Greetery-Eerie Avenue + Market Place

Giveaway!
The Greetery will be giving away two $100 gift cards.
Leave comments along the hop for your chance to win.
Comment deadline is Tuesday night, 9/8 at 11:59 pm EDT.
Winners will be announced on The Greetery blog by 9am EDT on Wednesday, September 9th.

Blog Hop Links:
Caly Person
Dana Kirby
Dawn McVey
Kelly Lunceford
Laura Bassen
Laurie Willison
Lea Lawson
Melissa Phillips
Wanda Guess
The Greetery Blog

Autumn Edit Introductions Day 1

September 7, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m joining The Greetery to introduce the new Autumn Edit Collection.

First up is the Bigger Autumn Botanicals dies. I used three on this card: Gooseneck Gourd, Pear Squash & Acorns. For the background I used the new Shortbread Shapes Rectangle Autumn Embossing Folder along with the coordinating Shortbread Shapes: Rectangles die. For the sentiment I used the Rosemal Reflections Sentiments stamp & die.

This next card features the new Bitty Autumn Botanicals Stamp & Stencil Set.

After stamping & stencilling the bitty botanicals I added the Diamond Foliage die with Stardust cardstock. I also created a shape card using the Capsule Basics dies along with the Rosemal Reflections Embossing Folder for the texture on the Plumberry frame. For the sentiment I used the Scripted Sentiments stamp & die set.

This last card showcases the Shortbread Shapes Rectangle Autumn Embossing Folder. I die cut each square using the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangles die with solid colored cardstock. Then I put each square into the embossing folder. Lastly I blended ink onto each embossed square to bring out the embossed design.