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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.

Hero Arts-A Train Alpha Die Set

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.

Hero Arts-A Train Alpha Die Set

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

The Greetery-Silly Goose

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.

The Greetery-Silly Goose

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!

Graduation Cards

May 21, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of graduation cards that I made last weekend. My daughter always requests custom cards with the names on them so this is what I came up with.

The Greetery-Capsule Star Studded, Altenew-Caps Bold Alpha Die Set

I had the recent Greetery products nearby so they were first to grab. On the background I used the Capsule Star Studded Borders dies, Capsule Basics dies & Capsule Party Scene dies. To customize the names I used the Caps Bold Alphabet dies and for the congrats I used the Let’s Have a Word: Congrats die.

The Greetery-Capsule Star Studded, Altenew-Caps Bold Alpha Die Set

On the inside of the card I used the World’s Greatest die for the trophy pocket. I added the “for you” sentiment from the Big Yay set.

The Greetery-World's Greatest

Of Course a shaker is always a fun touch so I filled it with the Starshine Embellishment Mix.

The Greetery-Capsule Star Studded, Altenew-Caps Bold Alpha Die Set

Here was my daughter’s reaction: “Okay Mom, you went above and beyond on these and I love it!”
I’ll take that as a win!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

The Greetery-Christmas Gallerie Collection

November 20, 2025

Hi there! Today I’m joining The Greetery to help introduce the gorgeous, new Christmas Gallerie Collection.

First up is a set of cute tags using the new Little Linked Labels stamp set, embossing folder & coordinating die.
I love that you can dry emboss or heat emboss in gold, white or simply stamp with black or tone on tone ink onto solid colored cardstock for many different looks.

The Greetery-Little Linked Labels

Here is a video showing how I created these tags & labels.

Next up is the Large Linked Labels stamp set, embossing folder & die. These have the same idea as the ones above but a larger size which is perfect for labeling handmade gifts, but also packages, envelopes and more. You can also see that I added a few bows in the photo using the new Regency Bow No. 2 die set.

The Greetery-Linked Labels

This next card uses several new sets mixed with previously released. For the background I layered one of the new Capsule Filigree Borders onto one of the Capsule Basics die cuts. Behind the Capsule Filigree die cut is a green panel that was embossed using the Shortbread Shapes: Snowflakes Embossing Folder. The bloom die cut is featuring the new Bigger Holiday Botanicals: Amaryllis die set. I used the new Regency Bow No. 2 die set for the bow. For the sentiment I used the Rosemal Reflections stamp and die set.

The Greetery-Capsule Filigree Borders

Here is a video showing how I created these cards.

This next card mixes old and new as well. For the background I used Diamond Ribbons Die. I used the Capsule Basics Dies for the two oval panels and stamped the greenery using the new Capsule Collection Holiday Borders Stamp Set. For the bloom I used the new Bigger Holiday Botanicals: Poinsettia die set. I used the Capsule Quick Tags for the sentiment and the Hang it Up die for the matte gold hanger on top.

The Greetery-Bigger Holiday Botanicals-Poinsettia

This last card features the Shortbread Shapes: Snowflake Embossing Folder & Die. The detail on this embossing folder is incredible. I added a bow using the new Regency Bow No. 2 die and for the sentiment I used the Scripted Holiday Sentiments Stamp & Die Set.

The Greetery-Shortbread Shapes-Snowflake

Here is a video showing how I created this card.

GIVEAWAY!
The Greetery is giving away two $50 gift cards.
Leave comments along the hop for your chance to win.

Comment deadline is Friday, 11/21 at 6:00am EST.
Winners will be announced on The Greetery blog by 9:30am on Friday 11/21.
(shortly before the new products go live)

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Jenn Shurkus Inspiration Party

October 1, 2025

Hi there! Today I’m joining my crafty friend, Jenn Shurkus, to help her celebrate 20 years of blogging. She is hosting an inspiration party and we are each creating something inspired from her work over the years.

Below is a card created by Jenn. You can see her blog post HERE.

I was inspired by her warm color palette and wanted to recreate something similar in color feel and with florals.

The Greetery-Wild Wetlands

For my card I used the Capsule Basics & Wild Wetlands dies. I added a foil border using the Capsule Borders 1 Hot Foil set. I used all solid colored cardstock and blended some color to the floral die cuts to mimic Jenn’s dreamy blended effect. For the sentiment I used the Banner Basics stamp set.

The Greetery-Wild Wetlands

You can check out the Inspiration Party over on Jenn’s blog & join in the fun giveaways!
Congratulations Jenn on 20 amazing creative years!
Thanks so much for stopping by!

The Greetery-Hint of Autumn Collection Reveal Day 1

August 25, 2025

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

My first card features the Thankful & Blessed Stamp + Stencil & Die set. I added the oval windows and panels using the Capsule Basics die set. Here I used Stardust, Cayenne, Dragonfruit and Latte ink onto a Rustic Cream cardstock for a colorful, fall color combination.

The Greetery-Thankful and Blessed

Here is a video showing how I created this project.

This next card will also have a video soon and is featuring the Capsule Cameos: Autumn stamp set. Here I did some fun inking and blending using Cayenne, Stardust, Eucalyptus, Rainforest & Lemongrass ink. Again, I created the window on a Cayenne panel using the Capsule Basics die set.

The Greetery-Capsule Cameos Autumn

Here is a video showing how I created this card.

Lastly I created a non-fall card using the Capsule Collection Floral Borders stamp set along with the Capsule Basics die for the oval & scallop frames.

The Greetery-Capsule Collection Floral Borders

GIVEAWAY!

To celebrate the new Hint of Autumn collection, The Greetery is giving away two $50 gift cards.
You can leave comments along the hop for your chance to win!

Comment deadline is Wednesday, 8/27 at 7:00am EDT. 
Winners will be announced on The Greetery blog by 9:30am on Wednesday 8/27
(shortly before the new products go live)

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