The Greetery: Candy Pops...

Welcome to the last day of The Greetery Release Countdown. Tomorrow is the day!  

Everything you have seen this week will be available to purchase tomorrow, Friday, October 4th, 10AM ET at The Greetery.

I have lots of photos today so hang on tight!  With the new Candy Pops from the Greetery, comes LOTS of ideas on how to make special gifts or even place setting gifts at Christmas.  The wheel were turning as soon as I saw the Candy Pops Circle Die, the Candy Pops Rectangle die, along with the Tear Away Circle Die and the Tear Away Rectangle die.  Now this line comes with the most adorable clear bubbles to create your own treat holders, but I had to figure out how to make it a double sided box!  Check it out....

I die cut 2 of the Candy Pops Circle Dies and then added in the Tear Away Circle in the center of the top one.

I made a scored box that fits perfectly in the center and added candy in the middle and then glued the bottom of the box.  

I die cut the swirl die from the Candy Pops Circle set and added it to the center of the box.  I did a little ink blending beforehand to add some dimension in the swirl.  

Last, I tied twine on each side and attached a little holly, also from the die set, to each side of the big candy boxes.  On the bottom of the boxes, I stamped To: and From:.  I just love the possibilities with these.  They don't have to be Christmas colors and could go for any time of the year!

I did the same with the Candy Pops Rectangle Dies and created a box to go along with this shape.

I covered the swirls and the ends of each candy with glitter stickles for some shine. 

 I can picture these at each place setting at Christmas dinner.  

Last I wanted to share the new Speed Tagging Stamp and Die.  Wait till you see how this works!  One stamp, one die cut....LOTS of tags instantly!  And with so many new sentiments to go along with them, your Christmas tagging is good to go!

I hope you have enjoyed today's projects.  I know the rest of the team will have lots to see!

Kay Miller

Laurie Willison

  Dawn McVey

Heather Nichols

Keeway Tsao

Angelica Conrad

Wanda Guess

Kelly Lunceford

Lizzie Jones

Thanks so much for hanging out with me this week.  Hope you have a great day!

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MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge...

Hello friends!  Here is today's new sketch for the MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge!

I used a Stitched Circle Die along with the Cloud Stencil to create the window.  I added a little hill at the bottom with the Drifts and Hills Stencil.  To finish off the card, I added in the banner, the turtle and the Happy Birthday sentiment. 

Check out this week's sketch....

Head on over to the MFT Blog To learn more about the sketch and to play along with us!

Have a great day!

The Greetery: With Love at Christmas...

 It's Day 3 of reveals at The Greetery.  We are closer and closer to the Friday Greetery Release.  I have seen so many comments and discussions on all of the amazing new stamps and dies and it is so fun to see your excitement because I am excited too!  I just love all of Betsy's amazing designs and they are so fun to play with!

Lets get started on today's reveals.  Both of my cards today showcase the new set called With Love at Christmas.  There are so many amazing details in these sets but I have 2 clean and simple cards using the multi-step floral images....

To create this first card, I stamped the floral images and the used the coordinating die cut.  I used the die cut to cut out a piece of fun foam as well, so I could pop up the floral image on the card front.  I did some ink blending in the background to create a soft blue look and then scored a frame around the card base.  Last, I attached the floral image to the card and stamped the sentiment. 

I had to use the same image again but this time I thought it needed a fall theme.  

I stamped and die cut the image and then went back in with Copic markers to add lots of extra details.  I popped the main image up on a striped card base.  I used Washi tape to mask off the stripes and then blended in yellow ink.  I finished the card off with that beautiful thank you sentiment. 

One last reveal for today is all of those striped and inked up envelopes I have been sharing behind each card this week.  Betsy has an awesome new set of Envelope Stencils, called Flapable Stencils, that add the perfect detail to each piece of happy mail.  

We have one last day of reveals and then everything you have seen this week will be available on Friday!  Release day is almost here!

Check out the Greetery Blog for more detail and to check out the rest of the Inspiration Team.  

Have a great day!

MFT Hits and Highlights...

Welcome to MFT's October Hits and Highlights!  Here is this month's challenge...

Fun and inexpensive surprises can really brighten someone’s day and our collection of treat pouches and Die-namics provide an easy means of whipping up delightful favors. Sweet treats and handy little gifts are such a thoughtful gesture so this month, we’re challenging you to create fall or Halloween-themed treat packages. Pair your packages with any theme-appropriate stamps you’d like to — we can’t wait to see what creative ideas you scare up!

I found an image in the Spooktacular Friends set and knew it would be perfect for a quick and simple treat bag!  This tree is easy to stamp in black ink but still adds so much detail to the space.

I die cut 2 pieces of white card stock to create the Paper Bag Treat Box.  I stamped the treat image in black ink and then assembled the box.  

I added some orange ribbon by stapling a piece to the back of the bag and then added some black tissue paper inside.  This bag would be perfect for candy or a gift card for Halloween.

The rest of the team will have lots of Halloween creations to see.  Check out the MFT blog for more details.

Thanks for coming by today!

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The Greetery: Happy Hippie Vans...

Hi friends!  I am back with Day 2 of the Full Reveals for the October Release over at the Greetery.  

Did you love Day 1?  Well day 3 is just as fabulous!!

Check out today's projects....

First up, Christmas Care-A-Van Stamps and dies.  I just adore this little van stamp and the extra images and sentiments that go along with it.  I simply stamped the van, a sentiment on top and added the tree.  I popped it up on a white card base that I embossed with a Crimped Frame Die.  

For my final projects today, I made the most adorable little Van!!!!!  Can you hear my excitement?  Ok so this is the most adorable die set to create this little van/treat box!

I made 2 vans.  For this one I added in some rainbow paper to create a rainbow van!  Seriously, it is SO easy to put together! 

I also made another van using the coordinating stencils.  They are so easy to line up and the possibilities are endless as far as color choices or patterned paper.  I am picturing adorable Halloween van or Scooby Doo vans or flower vans!  So many options!

You an see the back end opens and you can fill it with candy!  Shout out to Latisha Yoast for taking my van photos! xoxoxo

Ok, head on over to the Greetery Blog to see lots of other van creations.  Thanks for coming by today and I hope to see you back tomorrow for day 3!

Remember everything you see this week will be available on Friday!  Yay!!