11/11/26

The Greetery - District Twelve25 Shop Hop Week 5



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Welcome to Week 5 of this fabulous Holiday Release!  I'm so excited to share two fun projects using the new District Twelve25 Window Shopping Collection from The Greetery! I had the best time creating these sweet little storefronts, and I love how many possibilities with all the store fronts in this collection. Today I'm sharing a festive Christmas bookshop Card along with a coffee shop-inspired card set, complete with its own coordinating A2 stationery box!

Dickens & Co. Bookshop

For my first project, I created a sweet little Christmas bookshop using the Atelier Die, Atelier Embossing Folder, and Window Shopping Die.

I started with a pretty aqua storefront, adding all that beautiful architectural detail with the embossing folder. I love how the raised details give the building so much character!

The Greetery -  District Twelve25 Window Shopping

Next, I added the windows and the bright red and white striped awning. Using the Atelier Signage Stamp Set, I turned my little storefront into Dickens & Co. Bookshop. I tucked colorful books into the window displays and added a tiny teddy bear die peeking out of an upstairs window.

To finish off the Christmas look, I added greenery with little red bows from Bow-tique Holiday Stamp Set and a wreath above the windows. I love how those bright red accents pop against the aqua storefront!

I layered everything onto a Rainforest background, and I just love how this little Christmas shop turned out!

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Coffee Shop Cards and A2 Stationery Box

For my second project, I created a fun coffee shop storefront along with four coordinating clean and simple cards, all tucked inside a handmade A2-sized stationery box!

The Greetery -  District Twelve25 Window Shopping

I used The Greetery's Stationery Box Die to create an A2-sized card box using woodgrain cardstock. I started with the coffee shop storefront, using the Atelier Die and Atelier Embossing Folder again. This time I added a dark teal sign with gold lettering, along with another fun red and white striped awning.

The Greetery -  District Twelve25 Window Shopping

I used the Window Shopping Dies to create the colorful stack of coffee cups and the sweet little cake stand in the window. I finished the storefront with an OPEN sign and a tiny coffee cup on the door.

For the coordinating cards, I kept everything super clean and simple!

The Greetery -  District Twelve25 Window Shopping

Each card features a little stack of colorful coffee cups and a covered cake stand sitting on a woodgrain shelf, all from the Window Shopping Dies. I added a tiny red heart to each cake cover for the sweetest finishing touch!

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For the sentiments, I used the Hearts at Home Sentiments Stamp Set. These cards all coordinate while still having their own coffee sentiment. 

The Greetery -  District Twelve25 Window Shopping

They were so easy to put together with a little die cutting, layering, and stamping!  I do love quick and simple!

The Greetery -  District Twelve25 Window Shopping

I used a combination of Juniper, Sea Glass, Poppy, and Buttercup cardstocks. These colors look so fun together, and I love how the bright card bases really make the tiny die cuts stand out. The color combo worked great for the holiday bookshop and an everyday Coffee shop set. 

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The back of the box has a rounded flap closure, and I added a tiny Juniper coffee cup to the front for a simple finishing touch.

The Greetery -  District Twelve25 Window Shopping

All four coordinating coffee cards fit perfectly inside the box!

This would make such a sweet handmade gift for a coffee-loving friend, teacher, or anyone who enjoys sending cards. I love being able to create a complete gift set using coordinating products!

Thanks so much for stopping by today...keep scrolling for my full supply list and details on today's giveaway!

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The Greetery Supply List

District Twelve25 Window Shopping Collection

Atelier Die

Atelier Embossing Folder





Additional Greetery Products



 

Cardstock

Ink Pads


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GIVEAWAY



 Leave a comment on each one of the blogs below for more chances to win 1 of 2 of the District Twelve25 Window Shopping Collections! Comment deadline is Wednesday night, 11/11 at 11:59 pm EST. Winners announced on The Greetery blog by 9 am EST on Thursday, 11/12.

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A little info about commenting here on my blog....


A quick note about comments! My comments are moderated because, unfortunately, I get a TON of spam—the kind telling me about cholesterol medication and all sorts of other weird bot things. 😂 So, if you leave a comment and don’t see it right away, don’t worry! I’ll see it and get it posted for you.

The other issue seems to be whether or not you need a Google account to comment. I have my settings set to “Anyone,” so technically you should be able to leave a comment using any type of login…but Blogger is a pain.

If you’re having trouble leaving a comment, or you’re not sure whether your name is showing up with your comment, please do me one little favor:

Add your name and email address to the end of your comment.

That way, if your comment is chosen as a winner, we’ll know exactly who you are and how to reach you!

I’m sorry for the extra hassle. I’ve Googled, changed settings, switched things around, and tried all the things. I have no idea why it doesn’t work the way it should.

But, again…

Blogger is a pain. 😂

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Instagram: Laurie Willison (@laurie_willison)



All products in today's post are linked below and throughout the post.  These are my personal affiliate links which you can shop from at no cost to you!  :)  Thank you for supporting Soapbox Creations!

11/05/26

The Greetery | The Christmas Confectionary Release Day!


Hello Greetery friends!

There is something extra sweet coming to The Greetery! The brand-new Christmas Confections Release will be available Thursday, November 5th at 10 AM EST, and I have a fun and festive card to share with you today!


Here are the supplies for today's card:

Christmas Confections Embossing Folder

Christmas Confections Stamp and Stencil Set

Christmas Confections Die Set

Christmas Confections Sentiment Additions Stamp Set


The Greetery - Christmas Confectionary November 2026

For today's card, I started with the Christmas Confections Embossing Folder to create that beautiful, subtle holiday background on white cardstock. I love how the embossed details add just the right amount of texture without taking away from the focal point!

Next, I used the Christmas Confections Stamp and Stencil Set to create the adorable candy cane heart and oversized SWEET focal point. I used a combination of Pink Lemonade, Poppy, Sea Glass, and Juniper inks from Concord & 9th to bring everything to life. The coordinating Christmas Confections Die Set made it easy to cut out the images and add a little dimension to my card.

To finish things off, I added the darling sentiment from the Christmas Confections Sentiment Additions Stamp Set right across the SWEET die cut. I layered everything onto my embossed panel and finished with a bright red card base for that classic Christmas look!

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Don't forget to shop the Christmas Confections Release on 

November 5th at 10 AM EST over at The Greetery!

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Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this little card inspires you to create something sweet for the holidays!

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The Greetery Supply List

Christmas Confections Embossing Folder

Christmas Confections Stamp and Stencil Set

Christmas Confections Die Set

Christmas Confections Sentiment Additions Stamp Set

Concord & 9th Ink Supplies

Pink Lemonade Ink Pad

Poppy Ink Pad

Sea Glass Ink Pad

Juniper Ink Pad


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FIND ME OVER ON:


Instagram: Laurie Willison (@laurie_willison)



All products in today's post are linked below and throughout the post.  These are my personal affiliate links which you can shop from at no cost to you!  :)  Thank you for supporting Soapbox Creations!

11/04/26

The Greetery - District Twelve25 Shop Hop Week 4



Hello crafty friends! Welcome to Week 4 of the District Twelve25 Shop Hop at The Greetery!

Today I'm sharing a sweet little Christmas card featuring products from The Greetery's Christmas Confectionary Collection! I just love all the adorable holiday images in this set, and they are so much fun to mix and match to create a festive little arrangement!

I started with a white card base and added some scored lines to add some subtle texture to the background. I love how those simple embossed lines add just the right amount of detail without taking away from the colorful images.

Next, I added a bright red Cozy Cup Coaster behind a cream-colored Crimped Circle Die to create a fun little cookie plate. The red adds such a festive pop of color!

Christmas The Greetery - Christmas Confectionary November 2026

For the focal point, I used the Christmas Confections Stamp + Stencil along with the coordinating Christmas Confections Die to create all those sweet little holiday images. I chose a traditional Christmas color combination of red, pink, and mint green, with touches of darker green for contrast.

I arranged the pieces together on the circle, overlapping the pieces to create lots of dimension. I love how all these little images work together to make such a yummy plate!

To finish off the card, I added the sentiment "From Our Home to Yours" along the bottom using the Christmas Confections Sentiment Additions Stamp Set and also added some sugar to the cookies, paint splatter and a spritz of glitter.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this inspires you to pull out your favorite Christmas supplies and create something sweet!

You can find all these products and more in The Greetery's Holiday 2026 Collection!


The Greetery Supply List

Stamps, Stencils & Dies

Christmas Confections Stamp + Stencil

Christmas Confections Die

Christmas Confections Sentiment Additions Stamp Set

Christmas Confections Sentiment Additions Die

Christmas Confections Embossing Folder

Crimped Circle Die 

Cozy Cup Coaster


Additional Supplies

Cardstock

White Cardstock

Poppy Cardstock

Ivory Cardstock

Inks

Poppy Ink Pad

Sea Glass Ink Pad

Juniper Ink Pad

Foam Adhesive for Dimension


Shop The Greetery Holiday 2026 Collection

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GIVEAWAY


The Greetery is generously giving away TWO Christmas Confectionary Bundles! For your chance to win, simply leave a comment on this blog and all the blogs in the list below! Be sure to get your comments in by Wednesday night, 11/4 at 11:59 pm EDT. 

Good luck, friends!



A little info about commenting here on my blog....


A quick note about comments! My comments are moderated because, unfortunately, I get a TON of spam—the kind telling me about cholesterol medication and all sorts of other weird bot things. 😂 So, if you leave a comment and don’t see it right away, don’t worry! I’ll see it and get it posted for you.

The other issue seems to be whether or not you need a Google account to comment. I have my settings set to “Anyone,” so technically you should be able to leave a comment using any type of login…but Blogger is a pain.

If you’re having trouble leaving a comment, or you’re not sure whether your name is showing up with your comment, please do me one little favor:

Add your name and email address to the end of your comment.

That way, if your comment is chosen as a winner, we’ll know exactly who you are and how to reach you!

I’m sorry for the extra hassle. I’ve Googled, changed settings, switched things around, and tried all the things. I have no idea why it doesn’t work the way it should.

But, again…

Blogger is a pain. 😂

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FIND ME OVER ON:


Instagram: Laurie Willison (@laurie_willison)



All products in today's post are linked below and throughout the post.  These are my personal affiliate links which you can shop from at no cost to you!  :)  Thank you for supporting Soapbox Creations!

10/29/26

The Greetery | Novelties and Nativites Release Day!




Hello Greetery friends! It’s Laurie Willison here!

It's release day over at The Greetery, and I am so excited that the Novelties & Nativities collection is finally here!  One of my favorite projects was the sweet little light-up nativity I created using the Capsule Nativity Scene Die. I just love how this tiny scene came together! Adding a little battery-operated light inside made it even more special. It's such a fun way to create a handmade Christmas decoration or a thoughtful little gift!

The Greetery -  Novelties & Nativities


There are so many creative possibilities with this release, and I hope you've enjoyed seeing all the fun new products in action!

The Novelties & Nativities collection is available to shop today at 10 AM Eastern over at The Greetery!

CLICK HERE TO SHOP THE HOLIDAY 2026 COLLECTION!

Thank you so much for stopping by and spending a little time with me during this release! I hope you've found some inspiration for your own holiday crafting. I can't wait to see what everyone creates with these adorable new products!

Have a wonderful day and happy shopping!

Laurie

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The Greetery Supply List

Capsule Nativity Scene Die

Laid Back Holiday Sentiments

Market Tote Die

Market Tote Mini Die

Capsule Quilt Shop Embossing Folder

Stationery Box Die

Shop the Holiday 2026 Collection

10/28/26

The Greetery - District Twelve25 Shop Hop Week 3



Welcome to Week 3 of the Holiday Releases over at The Greetery!  This week we have some new dies to share that I had SO much fun using!

To see Week 1 and 2, click HERE to check the full releases.

I love finding creative ways to use my favorite dies beyond traditional cardmaking, and these projects are perfect examples. From a beautiful light-up Nativity scene to adorable handmade gift packaging, both projects are perfect for adding a little handmade charm to the Christmas season!

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A Glowing Christmas Nativity

For my first project, I created a sweet little Christmas decoration using the Capsule Nativity Scene Die. I love how this die creates such a beautiful scene using cardstock!

The Greetery -  Novelties & Nativities

After assembling the back 2 Nativity scene dies with a thick foam tape between layers, I die cut the first layer into the Stationery Box Die  base. After assembling the box,  I tucked a tiny LED light inside to give it a soft, warm glow. The light brings the entire scene to life and makes such a pretty little decoration for the Christmas season!

The Greetery -  Novelties & Nativities

This would be a lovely addition to a mantel, shelf, or holiday tablescape. It would also make a thoughtful handmade gift!

The Greetery -  Novelties & Nativities


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A Sweet Handmade Gift

For my second project, I use the Market Tote Die and Market Tote Mini Die to create the cutest little gift packaging!

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After assembling the Tote and Mini tote in white cardstock and yellow cardstock, I used the Capsule Quilt Shop Embossing Folder, Capsule Quilt Shop Stencil, and Capsule Quilt Shop Die to add beautiful quilted details on the front of each tote. I just love the texture and dimension these products create! They give the totes such a cozy, handmade feel that is perfect for a homemade sweet treat.

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For the larger tote, I added a sentiment from the Simple Holiday Sentiments Stamp Set set to the front. And what better way to finish off a handmade gift than with a homemade chocolate chip cookie tucked inside?

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The combination of the quilted design, sweet sentiment, and homemade treat makes this such a fun little gift! These totes would be perfect for neighbors, teachers, friends, or anyone who could use a little handmade gift.

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I hope these projects inspire you to look at your dies in a whole new way! Sometimes the smallest handmade details make the sweetest gifts, and I love that these projects can be enjoyed throughout the Christmas season.

Thanks so much for stopping by today, and happy crafting!

You can shop all the beautiful products from The Greetery's Holiday 2026 Collection here!


The Greetery Supply List

Project 1 – Light-Up Nativity

Capsule Nativity Scene Die

Stationery Box Die

Cardstock

Tiny Battery-Operated LED Light


Project 2 – Homemade Market Totes

Market Tote Die

Market Tote Mini Die

Capsule Quilt Shop Embossing Folder

Capsule Quilt Shop Stencil

Capsule Quilt Shop Die

Simple Holiday Sentiments Stamp Set 

Cardstock and Coordinating Inks

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies


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GIVEAWAY


The Greetery is generously giving away TWO Novelties and Nativities Bundles! For your chance to win, simply leave a comment on this blog and all the blogs in the list below! Be sure to get your comments in by Wednesday night, 10/28 at 11:59 pm EDT. 

Good luck, friends!




A little info about commenting here on my blog....


A quick note about comments! My comments are moderated because, unfortunately, I get a TON of spam—the kind telling me about cholesterol medication and all sorts of other weird bot things. 😂 So, if you leave a comment and don’t see it right away, don’t worry! I’ll see it and get it posted for you.

The other issue seems to be whether or not you need a Google account to comment. I have my settings set to “Anyone,” so technically you should be able to leave a comment using any type of login…but Blogger is a pain.

If you’re having trouble leaving a comment, or you’re not sure whether your name is showing up with your comment, please do me one little favor:

Add your name and email address to the end of your comment.

That way, if your comment is chosen as a winner, we’ll know exactly who you are and how to reach you!

I’m sorry for the extra hassle. I’ve Googled, changed settings, switched things around, and tried all the things. I have no idea why it doesn’t work the way it should.

But, again…

Blogger is a pain. 😂

 __________________________________



FIND ME OVER ON:


Instagram: Laurie Willison (@laurie_willison)



All products in today's post are linked below and throughout the post.  These are my personal affiliate links which you can shop from at no cost to you!  :)  Thank you for supporting Soapbox Creations!

 
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