10/14/26

Concord and 9th Guest {Park Bench}


 Hello, friends! I'm back today sharing another project as a guest designer for Concord & 9th! This time I'm featuring the adorable Park Bench Stamp Set and coordinating Park Bench Stencil Pack. I just love this sweet little park scene, complete with a bicycle, bench, and beautiful tree!

I started by stamping the entire scene in black ink onto white cardstock. I love how all those fine black details really make the images pop! Once everything was stamped, I used the coordinating stencils to bring the scene to life with color. These stencils make it so easy to add color to all the different elements without having to do a lot of detailed coloring.

Concord and 9th October 2026 Release

I chose a variety of fresh greens for the tree and shrubs, warm browns for the tree trunk and park bench, and a soft blue for the sky. I also added a little pop of red to the bicycle, which I think is such a fun detail! I love how the colors blend together while still allowing those crisp black stamped outlines to shine through.

To finish things off, I added the simple "missing you" sentiment right in the center of the scene. I love how it fits perfectly between the tree and lamppost! I mounted my finished panel onto a white card base, keeping everything clean and simple so the stamped scene could be the star of the show.

This was such a fun card to create, and I love how the coordinating stencils make coloring a detailed scene so quick and easy! Thanks so much for stopping by today!

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Concord & 9th Supplies

Stamps & Stencils

Park Bench Stamp Set

Park Bench Stencil Pack

Park Bench Bundle

Ink Colors

Avocado Ink Pad

Poppy Ink Pad

Pistachio Ink Pad

Black Ink Pad


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The Greetery - District Twelve15 Shop Hop Week 1




We’re doing things a little differently for this release, and we think you’re going to love it! Instead of releasing the entire collection all at once, we’ll be breaking it into smaller, bite-sized product suites released weekly. Think of it as a fun little “shop hop” through District Twelve25! Each week, we’ll stop at a new themed “shop” and introduce a fresh collection of coordinating products, giving you plenty of time to enjoy all of the details and inspiration along the way. The fun begins in mid-October and continues through mid-November, with a brand-new product suite to discover each week. We can’t wait to take you along as we make our way through District Twelve25, one charming shop at a time!  

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Here are 2 projects using today's new products! Everything is linked here and below in case you would like to take a closer look!


For my first card, I had so much fun creating a little sampler of quilt blocks using the Quilt Block Builder Stamp Set. I stamped several different designs in my four main colors, mixing and matching the patterns to give each block its own personality. I added in a soft neutral here and there to keep everything light and bright. After trimming each block into a square, I popped them up with foam tape on a white card base, leaving an open space in the center for the “merry CHRISTMAS” from Simple Holiday Sentiments Stamp Set. I love how this one looks like a collection of tiny handmade Christmas quilts!

District Twelve25 - 2026 Holiday Collection Day 1

For my second card, I used the Capsule Quilt Shop Embossing Folder to create that gorgeous dimensional quilt design. I used the same deep blue-green, eucalyptus, sorbet, and brick red color palette, along with plenty of white to really make those colors pop. The embossed texture adds so much detail to the individual quilt pieces and gives the entire design that wonderful fabric-like look.

District Twelve25 - 2026 Holiday Collection Day 1

Once the quilt design was finished, I die cut it and popped it up on a clean white panel. I layered that onto a eucalyptus card base, which tied in perfectly with the green in the quilt. For the sentiment, I used the Simple Everyday Sentiments Stamp Set, stamping “a note to say HELLO” in the same deep blue-green. I placed it right across the center of the quilt design so it would stand out without covering up too much of that pretty pattern.

I love how differently these two cards turned out even though they share the same quilt theme and color palette. The first has a fun sampler feel, while the second really lets one larger quilt pattern take center stage. And I think this color combination might be one of my new favorites!


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GREETERY SUPPLY LIST:

STAMPS & DIES

Quilt Block Builder Stamp Set

Simple Everyday Sentiments Stamp Set

Capsule Quilt Shop Die

EMBOSSING & STENCILING

Capsule Quilt Shop Embossing Folder

Capsule Quilt Shop Stencil

INKS USED

Rainforest Ink Pad

Eucalyptus Ink Pad

Sorbet Ink Pad

Brickyard Ink Pad

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GIVEAWAY

The Greetery is generously giving away TWO Noel Needleworks 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, October 14, at 11:59 PM EDT. 

Winners will be announced on The Greetery blog by 9 AM EDT on Thursday, October 15. 

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10/13/26

Concord and 9th Guest! {Finch Friends}


 Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing a sweet and cheerful card featuring the adorable Finch Friends Stamp Set and coordinating Finch Friends Dies from Concord & 9th! I just love these little birds perched among the pretty flowers and greenery. This set is so much fun to play with, especially when mixing and matching all those gorgeous Concord & 9th ink colors!

I started by creating a soft minty background using Sea Glass Ink. I love how this fresh, pretty color makes the stamped images stand out! Next, I stamped my little finches using Rainforest Ink, giving them that beautiful deep green color. The little details on the birds add so much personality!

Concord and 9th October 2026 Release


For the branches and leaves, I used a combination of Avocado and Pistachio inks. These two greens work so beautifully together and give the greenery a little extra interest. I added the flowers in Watermelon and Buttercup for those fun pops of color. I just love this combination of soft greens with the cheerful peachy pink and yellow blooms!

After stamping and die-cutting all my pieces, I arranged the birds and branches around the edges of my Sea Glass panel, leaving plenty of room in the center for the sweet "wishing you a lovely day" sentiment. I layered some of the images with foam adhesive to add dimension and let a few of the branches extend beyond the edges of the panel. It's such a simple way to add a little extra interest to a card!

To finish everything off, I added the panel to a soft gray card base and scattered a few clear enamel dots around the design. I love how those tiny embellishments tie everything together without taking away from the pretty stamped images.

This card was so much fun to create, and I think it would be perfect for a birthday, a thinking-of-you card, or just sending a little happy mail to brighten someone's day!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this inspires you to pull out your favorite Concord & 9th inks and create something colorful!


Concord & 9th Supplies

Stamps & Dies

Ink Colors

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9/08/26

The Greetery - The Autumn Edit Collection Day 2



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For today's first card, here are the supplies I used:


For this card, I started with a dark charcoal card base and used the A2 Arches Die Set to create a white cardstock arch for the background. I love how the crisp white pops against the dark card base and gives the florals the perfect backdrop.

Next, I used the Wildwood Bouquet Die to create all of those gorgeous flowers and greenery. I die cut the pieces in shades of coral, soft pink, turquoise, gray, and charcoal, then layered and arranged them over the arch. I popped up some of the flowers for extra dimension and tucked the different leaves and sprigs around them to fill out the bouquet. I especially love that big coral bloom!

To finish the card, I stamped the “Thankful for you” sentiment from the Simple Autumn Mini Sentiments Stamp Set in the lower corner of the white arch. I love the combination of the bright florals with all of those soft grays and the dark card base—such a fun color combination for fall!


The Greetery - The Autumn Edit Release

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On the 2nd card for today's showcase I used:


For this card, I kept things light and bright with lots of white and just a few pops of those pretty fall colors. I started by using the Herringbone Parquet Die on the white cardstock panel to add some subtle texture to the background. Then I used the A2 Arches Die Set to cut the large arch opening. I love how much interest those two dies add while still keeping the background nice and clean.

Next, I used the Hand-Picked Harvest Stencil to create all of those adorable pumpkins, gourds, and vines in shades of orange, yellow, and green. I used the coordinating Hand-Picked Harvest Embossing Folder to add some extra detail and dimension, then cut everything out with the Hand-Picked Harvest Die. I arranged the pieces along the bottom and side of the arch, popping some of them up for a little extra dimension.

I stamped the “hello, PUMPKIN” sentiment from the Simple Autumn Sentiments Stamp Set inside the arch in green ink. A few clear droplets scattered around the background were the perfect finishing touch. I love how fresh and clean this one feels while still having all those fun fall pumpkins and gourds!


The Greetery - The Autumn Edit Release

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This one was so much fun to put together! I started with the Curio: Divider & Details Die to create all of those little compartments. I cut the divider from dark charcoal cardstock and layered it over a soft gray background. Each little section became the perfect spot for its own spooky Halloween scene!

I pulled out the Market Place Eerie Avenue Die and filled the compartments with all sorts of fun Halloween details—ghosts, pumpkins, spiderwebs, stars, a spooky tree, and even that tiny fence. I kept the colors mostly neutral with black, gray, and cream, then added pops of orange and yellow along with a little sparkle here and there. I love how the Curio divider turns all of those tiny die cuts into their own little Halloween vignettes. The Curio collection was designed for creating these miniature collages, so it was perfect for this card.

To finish it off, I stamped the “BOO! for you” sentiment from the Hey Honeycomb Halloween Stamp Set in one of the bottom compartments. There are so many fun little details to look at on this card, and I love how they all came together for a spooky—but still pretty cute—Halloween card!



The Greetery - The Autumn Edit Release

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GIVEAWAY:

  • Two $100 gift cards
  • Comment on each blog along the way for more chances to win!
  • Comment deadline is Tuesday night, 9/8 at 11:59 pm EDT. Winners announced on The Greetery blog by 9 am EDT on Wednesday, 9/9

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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.

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But, again…

Blogger is a pain. 😂

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9/07/26

The Greetery - The Autumn Edit Collection Day 1





It’s almost fall…even though here in Kansas, it still feels a little like the surface of the sun! ☀️ Thankfully, the new Autumn Edit Collection has arrived at The Greetery just in time, and it definitely has me dreaming of crisp air and cooler temperatures.

I have three projects to share with you today, so keep scrolling to see what I’ve created! And don’t forget to leave a comment on each of today’s blog posts for even more chances to win.

Be sure to check out all the prize details at the end of today’s post. Happy hopping!


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To create this card, I used these supplies:

Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Autumn Embossing Folder
Bigger Autumn Botanicals Corn Die
Simple Autumn Sentiments Stamp Set
Diamond Ribbons Die

For this card, I started with a cream cardstock base and embossed a kraft panel using the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Autumn Embossing Folder. I love all of the subtle autumn images in the background—it adds so much texture without taking away from the focal point.

For the centerpiece, I used the Bigger Autumn Botanicals Corn Die and die cut the pieces in a mix of warm fall colors. I layered the corn and leaves together, then added the sweet little bow created with the Diamond Ribbons Die. I popped the whole bundle up on the embossed panel for some extra dimension.

To finish it off, I stamped the “autumn BLESSINGS” sentiment from the Simple Autumn Sentiments Stamp Set along the bottom of the card. I love the simple, rustic feel of this one—the kraft, cream, and those little pops of fall color work so well together!


The Greetery - The Autumn Edit Release

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For card #2 I used:


As soon as I spotted the oak leaf in the embossing folder, I knew I had to pull out the BotaniCuts Mighty Oak Die! I started by embossing the cream cardstock, then used the Shortbread Shapes Rectangle Die to cut the embossed pieces into squares. I arranged the squares into strips and added them to the card base with foam tape for a little extra dimension.

Next, I die cut the oak leaves in several different fall colors and arranged them on the card front. To finish it off, I added a Tear Strip Banner with a sentiment using the Simple Autumn Mini Sentiment Stamp Set. I love how all of these different elements came together for such a warm, fall-inspired card!


The Greetery - The Autumn Edit Release

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On today's last card, I used:


For this card, I went with another cream cardstock base. I used the Postal Frames Die to add a little extra detail, cutting a panel from vellum and layering it with a stamped and stenciled panel created with the Bitty Autumn Botanicals. I just love all of those sweet little pumpkins and gourds!

To carry that theme through, I grabbed the Gooseneck Gourd Die, paper pieced it together, and popped it up on the card front for some added dimension. I finished everything off with another Tear Strip Banner and sentiment. Such a fun fall card with lots of little details!


The Greetery - The Autumn Edit Release

 

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Click HERE to see the full release on Wednesday, September 9th!

Check out these talented ladies to see more!



GIVEAWAY:

  • Two $100 gift cards
  • Comment on each blog along the way for more chances to win!
  • Comment deadline is Tuesday night, 9/8 at 11:59 pm EDT. Winners announced on The Greetery blog by 9 am EDT on Wednesday, 9/9

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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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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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