{Flutter} by Atomicbutterfly

The Greetery {District Twelve 25} Window Shopping Release Day

2026-11-12T05:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome back, friends! It's release day for the beautiful and AMAZING new Window Shopping suite from The Greetery! Everything will be available for purchase beginning at 10 AM EST! I couldn't resist sharing another card made using the suite! I've been having the best time coming up with the different color combinations and I just love how this one turned out!

I'm not going to go into much detail on the basic construction today; if you're interested in reading about the process, it's the same as the Toy Shop and Quilt Shop from yesterday. Let's just dive into the fun stuff, shall we?

I decided on the Five & Dime store name and then I used the hanging ornaments for the window detail. This is cut from Antique Gold cardstock and then the individual ornaments are cut from white. I colored them with dye inks and blender brushes and glued them onto the hanging portion using liquid glue. I added a tiny gems to the centers of each of the ornaments for that retro Shiny Bright look.

I cut the main pieces for the wreaths from white and the bows from Raspberry Fizz cardstock. I colored the wreaths with dye inks and blender brushes and assembled them with liquid glue. The knot of each bow also has an adhesive gem for sparkle and shine. I spritzed the ornament piece and the wreaths with Hickory Smoke Distress Spritz and let them dry.

I decided to add a swag under the main window using the greenery and bow included in the Ornamental Tag Die. I added gems to the bulbous portions on the sprigs and a pink pearl to the center of the gold bow. P.S. I contemplated adding the bow to the awning and it looked really cute, but in the end, I thought it looked like Victoria's Secret! haha! I think the bow would look cute on maybe a different color combination of awning! (wink)

For the windows, I actually used vellum this time! I heat embossed "The Merry Mercantile" in gold onto a larger piece of vellum. From there, I was able to place it precisely where I needed it and then secured it on the back with clear tape.

Thanks for fluttering by!

The Greetery {District Twelve25 Collection} Window Shopping

2026-11-11T05:00:00.000-07:00

Hello and welcome, friends! I'm BEYOND thrilled to be back today for week FIVE (can you believe it?) of full reveals for the District Twelve25 Collection from The Greetery! This week's suite is called Window Shopping and it just might be my favorite of the entire release....I hope you think it has been worth the wait because I am seriously obsessed! Before I dive into my projects, you'll want to make sure to head to The Greetery Blog for the official "meet and greet" for all of today's featured products! Also, don't forget to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs, for a chance to win one of two Window Shopping Bundles!

For today, I'm sharing two 5" by 7" inch cards today; one Christmas-themed and one everyday card. I can't decide which is my favorite, but let me know in the comments which one you prefer!

To begin this card, I used the helpful Atelier Die + Template. The template consists of two stencils that you secure with low-tack tape to the main die piece to ensure proper alignment of the windows and doors. You could leave this secured to the die for as long as you'd like, especially if you are creating multiples. I'm planning on keeping mine together until the tape doesn't want to stick any longer. haha! I used it to cut the main building, which is cut from Ocean Tides cardstock. Once that was done, I embossed it using the Atelier Embossing Folder, which is so amazing and provides all of those gorgeous details! I rubbed a pigment gold ink pad over all of the raised edges for added detail and vintage charm.

Next, I cut all of the accent pieces, which are also included in the Atelier Die; I cut them from Coastal Blue. I used the Atelier Signage Stamp Set to heat emboss the Toy Shop names and the decorative detail under the main window. I stamped the No. 25 address detail in black (on the left side of the main Toy Shop name). There are other little address stamps you could add other places, but I liked how it was looking so I stopped! haha! I glued all of the accents onto the building using liquid glue.

The next step was to get the cute toys all cut and colored. There are coordinating details to add to the windows depending on what store name you pick; you're going to have so much fun deciding which ones to use! I'm planning on using ALL of them ASAP, they are so much fun!!!! I cut all of the toys using the Window Shopping Die from white cardstock and then colored them with Distress Oxide inks and finger daubers. I glued them together and added them behind the window. There are helpful "anchor" pieces included so it was easy to glue that anchor to the backside of the window.

At this point, I was ready to start making the wreaths and bows, which are also included in the Window Shopping Die. I cut the wreaths from white and then colored them with dye inks and blender brushes and glued them together. The bows are cut from Pure Poppy, bet a little for dimension, and then glued to each wreath. I also used the newly released Bow-tique Holiday Stamp Set and coordinating Bow-tique Die for the accents on both sides of the building. The awning is cut and stenciled using the Atelier Die and Stencil from Sweet Blush cardstock and then stenciled with Pure Poppy. I secured it to the building using 1/8" ScorTape.

I cut a white 5" by 7" card base and placed the building portion over the top so I could mark where the "glow" for the windows needed to be. I used a light marking of pencil, but now that I'm typing this, I could have (and should have) used the template. I could have just placed it over the top of the card base and then blended the yellow inside each opening. Oh well....now you can try that tip and I will try it next time! I also stamped the "Claus & Claus Toy Shop" in Pure Poppy so it would be just over the toys, but not too high so the awning wouldn't cover it.

I used tiny pieces of foam tape to add to the window frames to secure the wreaths, but you could use liquid glue as well. Also, I forgot to mention that I embossed the piece over the top of the shop name with the Atelier Embossing Folder and then gave it a brush of gold ink as well. I covered up the main window, the embossed shop names and then gave the entire building a good splattering of white gouache. I also used SnoFlock for that realistic snow look! I used a misting water bottle for better results than a regular spray bottle provides.

I adhered the building onto the card base using foam squares and sat back and admired this wonderful Christmas creation; this is one of those squeal-worthy suites that will provide you, and the recipient, so much joy!

Before I move on, I forgot to mention the cute little sign attached to the side of the building. This is also included in the Atelier Accessories Die + Stencil, and the Atelier Signage Stamp Set included all kinds of sentiments to fit onto the rectangle. I was fidgeting and fussing so much while taking pictures, I inadvertently moved the wreath over the top of the words; woops! It says Santa's Workshop!

I didn't think it could get better than Christmas, but I had A BALL creating this darling quilt shop! I wish it was real so I could go and shop there or better yet, that I owned it and lived above it. I think I may have said the same thing about my Pumpkin Spice Market I made last month or so! haha! I used quite a few things from the last few weeks to bring this to life and a few older favorites!

I started this card exactly the same way as the Toy Shop, but chose Autumn Rose, Sweet Blush and Ocean Tides for the building colors. The sky is the limit with color combos for these sweet shops!

Once I had the main building created, it was time to get to work on the cute accents. This card uses the smaller awning included in the Atelier Accessories Die + Stencil. It is perfect for placing above the door and transom window. The "wreath" was constructed using the Hoopla Mini Die and Hoopla Mini Inserts Die. I stamped the OPEN sentiment in Ocean Tides ink before I assembled the hoop over the insert. I used the Window Shopping Die for the bows. Next, I made a little basket of yarn for the window using the Brimming Baskets Die and coordinating Brimming Baskets Embossing Folder. The "yarn" is from the Sent With Love Die along with the scissors on each side of the building!

I can't stop with the quilt blocks, so of course I HAD to use them for the shop! I used the Shortbread Shapes Die to cut the rectangles, stamped them with the Quilt Block Builder Stamp Set and then embossed them with the coordinating Shorbread Shapes: Rectangle Quilt Blocks Embossing Folder. I "hung" one in the window and then used another one on the sign outside the shop.

The detail pieces above the main window and on either side of the building are cut using the Capsule Quilt Shop Die and then embossed using the Capsule Quilt Shop Embossing Folder to add the dimension. I rubbed the pigment gold ink pad over the top; I can't seem to stop!

The "just for you" tag on the basket is cut using the Teeny Tags Die and stamped using the Teeny Tags Holiday Stamp Set. I also added some micro-buttons from my stash to either side of the shop name for added whimsy. The finishing touch is flowers cut using the Winter Medley Die tucked here and there! I had SO MUCH FUN using these fabulous products! Everything will be available for purchase tomorrow at 10 AM EST! Don't forget to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs, for a chance to win one of two product bundles! Thanks for fluttering by!

Caly Person

Dana Kirby

Dawn McVey

Kelly Lunceford (you are here)

Papertrey Ink Project inspiration {Have Yourself a Merry Christmas}

2026-11-08T05:00:00.000-07:00

Hello and welcome, friends! I'm happy to be popping in today to share this weekend's Papertrey Ink Project Inspiration! It's included in the newsletter and on the Papertrey Ink blog, but I always like to share it here, also! I hope you're having a fabulous weekend! November is really putting on a show here and I'm soaking up all of the last bits of autumn before we transition to Christmas/winter!

Have you ever created a card you ended up liking so much, you wanted to make it again? That has happened to me a few times but I never actually do it! Ha ha! I decided to put a twist on an old favorite of mine by switching up some of the colors and other details to create something altogether new and fresh! You might remember the original and you can see it HERE. I think it will always remain a favorite of mine!

I used quite a few products from the latest release along with some older favorites to bring this bright and cheery Christmas card to life!

As always, this card comes together in six easy steps, so follow along as we dive into the creative process! I'll also share some helpful tips along the way!

Step 1: Foil an A2 panel of Mint Julep cardstock using the Merry Motifs Hot Foil Plate. Trim it down close to the foiled design and then use a corner rounder punch on the four corners. Blend some Mint Julep and Stormy Sea ink around the edges with blender brushes.

Step 2: Cut the ribbon and bow using the Wrap-it Ribbons Die from Pure Poppy cardstock. Add the same color ink to create dimension. Assemble the bow using liquid glue and foam squares. Attach it to the foiled panel.

Step 3: Heat emboss the “Have Yourself A” portion of the sentiment, using gold powder on Vellum. Wrap it around the foiled panel and secure in the back with clear tape.

Step 4: Die cut the Merry Christmas sentiment, which is from the This is Big Sentiments: XL Merry Christmas Stamp Set three times for each word from Stamper’s Select White cardstock. Stamp one word each with Pure Poppy and Scarlet Jewel ink for an ombré effect. Stack the stamped words on the plain die cuts for a sturdy piece. Attach the sentiment to the card front using foam squares.

Step 5: Cut and color all of the foliage and berries {I used Hang the Lights and Build-a-Bell} using a blender brush and dye ink. Give them all a good spritz of Hickory Smoke Distress Spritz. Once they are dry, arrange them around the sentiment and bow using liquid glue and foam squares. attach the panel to an A2 top-folding white card base.

Step 6: add glitter to the foliage and berries and a trio of sparkling clear sequins.

I used three colors of ink on the holly leaves: Mint Julep, Stormy Sea, and Pinefeather.

I like adding quite a bit of greenery to many of my cards and sometimes it hangs off the edge; I just use a larger envelope to put these types of cards in. I don't like my creativity to be limited to the size of an envelope! haha!

I like to use a blender brush when creating an ombre effect on stamped images like this; I simply tap it where the two colors meet to avoid any harsh lines from the edge of the ink pad.

I had so much fun creating this card and I hope you've enjoyed today's post! Thanks for fluttering by!

The Greetery {District Twelve25 Collection} Christmas Confectionery

2026-11-04T05:00:00.000-07:00

Things are getting sweeter and sweeter around here! I'm thrilled to be here today for week FOUR of the District Twelve25 Collection reveals from The Greetery! This week we are showcasing the darling new Christmas Confectionery suite of products that will make you wish you had a plate of Christmas cookies to snack on....I know I do! haha!

As always, make sure to head to The Greetery Blog for the official "meet and greet" for all of today's featured products! Also, make sure to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs, for a chance to win one of two product bundles!

My card for today features the new Christmas Confections Stamp+Stencil Combo, the coordinating Die, embossing folder and the cute new Christmas Confections Sentiment Additions Stamp/Die. To begin this card, I used the Christmas Confections Stencil and coordinating stamp set. In hindsight, I think I may have embossed a white panel and then done the stenciling over the top for proper alignment. There are a few areas where I was guessing where the stamped images should go and that didn't turn out well! ha ha! In the end, it didn't matter because I was just using the individual pieces anyway, rather than the entire panel as a card front!

Once I had all of the pieces ready, I set them aside and got to work on the sentiment. I cut the word SWEET and the accent sentiment using the Christmas Confections Sentiment Additions Die and then stamped them with the coordinating stamp set.

Next, I got to work on the foliage and cutting board. The board is cut using the Char-cut-erie Board Die from Kraft cardstock with Walnut Stain Distress Oxide ink blended around the edges. I cut the board three times and glued them together for a sturdy piece.

Next, I got to work on the greenery; this was accomplished by cutting the Bigger Holiday Botanicals (Holly 1 and 2, Waxflower) from white cardstock and then coloring them with dye inks and blender brushes. I also gave the finished sprigs a spritz or two of Hickory Smoke Distress Spritz. I let them dry and got to work on the background. I cut a 4 3/4 by 6 3/4 inch piece of Pure Poppy cardstock and then embossed it using the Shortbread Shapes: Snowflake Embossing Folder. Once it was embossed, I rubbed Fresh Snow ink over the top to catch the raised portions for contrast. From there, I layered everything onto the background using foam squares and liquid glue! Oh, before I forget; the little bow on the candy cane heart is from the new Market Tote Die.

I had all kinds of bits and pieces left over, so I decided to make a few tags. I cut them using the Crimped Circle Tags Die and then embossed them with the same folder as the background.

I tucked the greenery behind the sentiments and had fun with the peppermints and stenciled/embossed pieces.

This was such a fun project to work on! As always, don't forget to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs, for a chance to win one of two product bundles! Thanks for fluttering by!

Caly Person

Dana Kirby

Dawn McVey

Kelly Lunceford (you are here)

The Greetery {District Twelve 25} Novelties & Nativities

2026-10-28T05:00:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! I'm so happy to be here today sharing some fun and festive products from The Greetery! This week's suite is called Novelties & Nativities from the District Twelve 25 Collection! I had so much fun working up these fun new Market Tote projects using both the larger and mini size; they are perfect for holiday treats, gift cards, and more! Make sure to head to The Greetery Blog for the official "meet and greet" for each of today's featured products, and as always, leave a comment here, and on each of the other designers' blogs for a chance to win one of two product bundles!

This picture shows the comparison between the mini and regular size Market Tote. The sentiments on the two larger ones are from the Simle Holiday Sentiments Stamp Set and then cut with the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Labels Die so that gives you an idea of the scale and size of these totes.

These are by far the easiest 3D projects I have put together; they come together in a snap and look so cute once they're all finished! The larger Market Tote includes dies to add the stitched details and the little oval portions underneath the bows.

The mini version has the same stitched detail dies, but not the little oval portions. It's not hard to add these details; simply place the die over the areas you want to add detail and secure the die with low-tack or washi tape and run it back through your die cut machine. So quick and easy, but makes such a sweet difference in the finished look!

I made 4 of the larger size using a simple color combination; I always like picking a combo and then working within it for quick work; it takes away the second-guessing! My color scheme is Pinefeather, Pure Poppy, Lovely Lady, and Stormy Sea. I mentioned in my post last week that I had made a few swags using the Bow-tique Holiday Stamp Set but didn't get a chance to use them. I thought they looked so cute draped across the totes, so that was the springboard for this project. The stitching details made me think of Noel Needleworks, so I made a few quilt blocks using the Quilt Block Builder Stamp Set to accent the totes.

The ones that say something about treats, will be filled with my homemade caramels and the ones that talk about "Homemade" will most likely get filled with some handmade handwarmers like I made last year, which you can see in the photo below and can be found at the bottom of THIS post.

I added some peppermints to the centers of the bows using the Mint and Berry Bits and then secured them with little pieces of foam tape.

I heat embossed each of the sentiments in gold for a bit of sophistication and shine!

You can see the cutout details under the handles on this one!

I had a bunch of these little embossed quilt squares from my Cozy card from THIS post, so I used them on these smaller version with some sprigs included in the Berry Bouquet Builder Die and then a tag from the Teeny Tags Stamp Set. I had so much fun creating these and know this is just the beginning!

My next project features the new Capsule Nativity Die and I just love it! I always appreciate products that depict the Savior for Christmas, since HE IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!

I stepped out of my normal color comfort zone and tried something a bit different. I mentioned in last week's post that I'm obsessed with the gold pigment ink over embossing, so this time I tried it over the navy and teal and I'm just as much in love!

This card also features a Teeny Tag; Jesus is a gift to each one of us! And then the sentiment at the bottom is from the new Laid Back Holiday Stamp/Die set.

I added some embossed details to the top and bottom of the scene by embossing antique gold cardstock with the Capsule Quilt Shop Die and Capsule Quilt Shop Embossing Folder.

Everything will be available for purchase tomorrow at 10 am EDT! Don't forget to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs for a chance to be eligible to win one of two product bundles! Thanks for fluttering by!

Caly Person

Dana Kirby

Dawn McVey

Kelly Lunceford (you are here)

Papertrey Ink October Release Countdown Day 4

2026-10-26T05:00:00.000-06:00

Hello and welcome to the 4th and final day of the Papertrey Ink October release countdown! It's been such a fun week and I hope you've enjoyed all of the holiday and Christmas inspiration! I think we may have saved the best for last; introducing the adorable new Build-a-Snowman Die! I had so much fun creating with this darling new set, and the best part? It's perfect all winter long; no need to put it away after Christmas!

To begin this card, I cut an A2 panel of Pale Peony Cardstock and added the stenciling using the Simple Stitch Crochet Stencil-Small with the same color ink. Once that was done, I splattered some white gouache over the top for a snowy effect.

Next, I cut the frame using the Cover Plate: Let it Snow Die; I simply used a sharp pair of scissors to remove the "Let it Snow" portion. I attached it over the stenciled panel using strips of foam tape on the edges and foam squares on the larger areas.

I cut a mat from Coastal Blue cardstock using the Love to Layer: Whimsy Die and adhered it with foam squares in the middle of the background. Next, I got to work on the snowwoman. I cut all of the pieces from white cardstock using the new Build-a-Snowman Die and then added the color with blender brushes and dye ink. The only exception is the branch arms...they are colored with Walnut Stain Distress Oxide ink.

I glued everything together with liquid glue and foam squares and then mounted it onto the mat with additional foam squares. Next, I heat embossed the sentiment, which is from the Just Sentiments: Winter Wonderland Mini Stamp Set, onto a strip of Berry Sorbet cardstock with white powder. I layered it over the bottom of the snowwoman and then tucked the greenery here and there. I used the new Build-a-Bell and Light It Up Die for the greenery. I added some Rainbow Gems to the flower on her earmuffs and on the snowflakes. The finishing touches are Glossy Accents on the carrot nose and Crystal Stickles on the berries, scarf, and coat trim.

My next card also uses the Build-a-Snowman Die, but this time I used the larger size included in the set. You can see how nicely it fills an A2 card! My colors are from this month's color challenge, so I hope you'll join in on the fun! I would have never made this card if it wasn't for the challenge, but I have to admit, I absolutely adore how it came out! You don't generally think of warm tones for snowmen, but I just love how cozy it looks!

I cut the snowman from white and then cut the hat from Honey Nut cardstock, the coat from Ripe Avocado, and the scarf from Americana. The trim on the coat is cut using the Ripe Avocado Bitty Dot pattern paper and I popped it up with a strip of foam tape. I also added a tiny button from my stash to the pompom on the hat for additional rustic charm. I always find it helpful to find the proper placement for face details BEFORE I get going with the glue. There's nothing worse than working hard on all of the other details and then hate how the face comes out! I'm extremely picky about where eyes should be placed for maximum cuteness. ha ha! I covered the face up with a sticky note and then splattered some white gouache over the top for a snowy look. The eyes and carrot nose, along with the tiny holly berries got a dab of glossy accents for added detail.

The background is created by foiling a 4 by 5 1/4 piece of Honey Nut cardstock with the Fresh Greens Hot Foil Plate with champagne foil. I adhered it to an A2 panel of Shimmer Copper cardstock using foam squares.

The mat is cut with the new Love to Layer: Fancy That Die from Ripe Avocado Leaves pattern paper; I actually cut it again from regular Ripe Avocado cardstock and glued them together for a sturdy piece. I added some Ripe Avocado ink around the edges and then adhered the snowman with foam squares.

I had some foliage left over from various projects this week, so I added it at the bottom with foam squares and liquid glue. The sentiment, which is also from the Just Sentiments: Winter Wonderland Mini Stamp Set, is heat embossed in gold onto the shimmer copper cardstock.

My final card for today, and for the release, uses the new All About Christmas Stamp/Die set that was showcased on day 1. I was afraid it wasn't going to get used, so I made this card, but in the end, I used it on day 2! ha ha! So, here is some additional inspiration with this bold set.

This is a 5 by 7 card, which I love so I add a large sentiment like this, PLUS, quite a bit of greenery! To begin, I heat embossed the sentiment in gold onto a piece of Pinefeather cardstock and then cut it with the coordinating die. I mounted it to the largest mat included in the Love to Layer: Fancy That Die cut from Stormy Sea cardstock. I added some Fresh Snow ink around the edges for a frosty look.

I cut the background using the In Frames: Big & Tall Rectangles Die from Pinefeather cardstock and mounted it to a 5" by 7" panel of Pure Popppy cardstock using liquid glue for the frame and foam squares for the middle. I added the sentiment piece with additional foam squares.

The greenery is from my favorite Into the Blooms: Christmas Sprigs Die and I tucked it here and there around the sentiment.

I covered up the majority of the sentiment with a sticky note and then added white gouache splatter. Glitter finishes off the card with sparkle and shine! Thanks for fluttering by!

P. S. Everything will be available for purchase tomorrow at noon EDT!

Papertrey Ink October Release Day 3

2026-10-25T05:00:00.000-06:00

Welcome back for day 3 of the Papertrey Ink October release countdown! My first card for today features the adorable new Let Your Heart Sing Stamp/Die set. This set allows you to create a choir of angels with different hairstyles and accessories to decorate to your heart's content!

To begin this card, I got to work on the trio of singers using the Let Your Heart Sing Stamp/Die set. I cut everything from white, with the exception of the middle girl's wings; I cut those from Antique Gold cardstock. I stamped everything choosing a simple color palette that works well together. It was easy to keep the stamps in my MISTI and just changed colors for each girl as I went along.

The background is hot foiled using the Silent Night Hot Foil Plate on a panel of Sweet Blush cardstock. I trimmed it down to an A2 size and then added a strip of vellum around the middle from top to bottom so I could layer the glittery Stained Glass Window Die over the top. I cut it once from a champagne colored glitter cardstock and then again from Autumn Rose and glued them together and then directly onto the vellum.

From there I was able to add the trio of singers using foam squares. The sentiment, which is from the Deerest Blessings Stamp Set, is heat embossed in gold onto a strip of Autumn Rose cardstock and layered over the girls' choir robes. This particular stamp set comes with a few different cute sentiments, but since I used the foiled background, the lyrics from Silent Night worked best! ha ha!

The flowers and foliage are cut using the new Build-a-Bell Die that was featured on day 1. I colored them using the same color palette as the rest of the details and added them with foam squares. I mounted the entire background onto a slightly larger panel than A2 and then added it to a top-folding A2 card base using liquid glue.

My next card features the new Reflections: 1 Peter Stamp/Die set. I didn't want to make a Christmas card necessarily, but I did use the beautiful foliage from the Into the Blooms: Wagon Wheel Die for a wintery feeling! I also added in a few flowers from the Into the Blooms: Mixed Bouquet Die for added detail.

To begin, I foiled a panel of Enchanted Evening cardstock using the Fanciful Snowflake Background Hot Foil Plate with silver foil. I trimmed it down to measure 4 by 5 1/4 inches and blended some Enchanted Evening ink around the corners with a blender brush.

Next, I cut the mat using the new Reflections: 1 Peter Die from Coastal Blue cardstock and then layered the embossed scripture over the top using foam squares. I placed it on the background and then got to work on the foliage. I cut it from white and then blended the ink and spritzed them with Hickory Smoke Distress Spritz.

I arranged them around the scripture using liquid glue and foam squares. I finished it off with a trio of sparkling clear sequins. The background is mounted onto an A2 panel of Coastal Blue cardstock using foam squares and then added to a top-folding A2 card base using liquid glue.

Join me again tomorrow for the 4th and final day of the countdown! Thanks for fluttering by!

Project Inspiration {Sweater Weather}

2026-10-25T04:30:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! It's my turn for this weekend's Project Inspiration feature for Papertrey Ink! I always love this feature because it allows me to use whatever is speaking to me at the moment!

Most often when I start a card design, I don’t always have a specific sentiment in mind. This card idea was completely the opposite; I have been wanting to use this cute sentiment and decided to create a card inspired by it. You could definitely switch up the colors and make it a winter card if you’ve already moved on from autumn!

I've also been itching to make an autumn card with these colors; so often I get trapped in the orange/yellow color palette, so this was a fun alternative and I just love how it turned out!

This card comes together in six steps and I will walk you through the process with detailed photos and instructions!

Step 1: Prepare a 5“ x 7“ Vintage Cream card base. Adhere the frame cut from Scarlet Jewel card stock, which is from the In Frames: Big & Tall Rectangles Die, using foam squares.

Step 2: stencil the crochet pattern using the Simple Stitch Crochet-Large Stencil Collection onto a die cut panel of Autumn Rose cardstock using Scarlet Jewel ink. Glue it to the card base using liquid glue.

Step 3: cut the hat and all of the accent pieces using the Build-a-Hat Die. Add ink blending as well as the crochet pattern using the Simple Stitch Crochet-Small Stencil Collection to the top of the hat. Assemble the hat using foam squares and liquid glue. Adhere it to the card front using foam squares for dimension.

Step 4: Heat emboss the sentiment, which is from the Just Sentiments: Happy Fall Mini Stamp Set and cut it out using the Hold That Thought Die. Add it to the card front with foam squares.

Step 5: cut and color all of the leaves using the Christmas Sprigs Die. Spritz them with Hickory Smoke Distress Spritz and allow them to dry. Arrange them around the hat using foam squares and liquid glue.

Step 6: add glitter to the foliage and sequins to the dot details on the hat.

I had so much fun blending colors on all of the leaves; one of my favorite color combinations is the large leaf on the left; Autumn Rose, Royal Velvet and a touch of Canyon Clay on the tips. I also really love the cool tones of the Stormy Sea/Ocean Tides leaf as well!

The hat is cut from Sweet Blush cardstock and then the pieces are blended with Autumn Rose, including the cute little zig-zag piece. I just gave it a lot of ink to completely cover it. The pompom is cut from Vintage Cream cardstock with Antique Linen Distress Oxide ink to give it some depth.

I had so much fun creating this card! I've been enjoying all of the turning leaves on my walk each morning, so it was fun to create my own! Thanks for fluttering by!

Papertrey Ink October Release Countdown Day 2

2026-10-24T05:00:00.000-06:00

It's day 2 of the October release countdown for Papertrey Ink and there are so many fun new products being showcased today! I have quite a bit to share today, so get cozy and stay awhile! This release is jam-packed with everything you'll need to get your holiday crafting in high gear! My first three projects feature a darling new die/stencil set called Hang the Lights; I'm a sucker for these large vintage bulbs, so this was a delight to create with!

To begin, I heat embossed the sentiment, which is from the new All About Christmas Stamp/Die set that was featured yesterday, on a piece of Coastal Blue cardstock. I used the coordinating die to cut it out and then mounted it onto the largest mat included in the new Love to Layer: Fancy That Die using foam squares.

I mounted the mat onto a background of Pure Poppy cardstock that was hot foiled using the Fresh Greens Hot Foil Plate with champagne foil. I trimmed it down close to the foiled edge and then mounted it onto an A2 panel of Pure Poppy cardstock.

The bulbs, greenery, and berries are all cut from white cardstock and then colored with dye inks. I used the Hang the Lights stencils to add the designs to the bulbs. The tops are cut from Antique Gold cardstock and then added to the tops with foam squares. I gave everything a spritz of Hickory Smoke Distress Spritz.

I arranged the bulbs underneath the sentiment and then added the foliage and berries until I was happy with the arrangement.

I mounted the entire background panel onto a top-folding A2 card base using liquid glue.

My next card uses traditional bulb colors for a more classic look. I was wanting to recreate a box of lights, but in the end, I added so much foliage, the idea got a bit lost! ha ha! Regardless, I really like how this turned out and I really enjoyed the process!

To begin, I cut the bulbs from white and colored them with Pure Poppy, New Leaf, and Blueberry Sky ink. The tops and wire are also cut from white and then colored with Pinefeather ink for that traditional looking wire. I glued the tops on and then got to work on the foliage and berries.

I colored these the same way as I did for the first card with the same spritz. Next, I foiled an A2 panel of New Leaf cardstock using green foil and the Deco Framework Hot Foil Plate for a tone-on-tone vintage vibe! I used the largest die included in the Love to Layer: Fancy That (yes, it's gotten a workout) to cut the window in the front. I also added some additional details to the front of the "box" using the Merry Motifs Stamp Set along with the Hawaiian Shores panel underneath. When it was all said and done, most of the Hawaiian Shores details got covered up.

I added some Hawaiian Shores ink splatter to the background and then mounted the green layer over the top with foam squares. I glued the wire down and then added the bulbs using foam squares. The greenery is tucked here and there with foam squares and liquid glue. I heat embossed the sentiment, which is from the Deerest Blessings Stamp Set, in silver onto a strip of vellum. I wrapped it around the card and secured it with clear tape and then glued the entire panel to an A2 white card base using liquid glue.

My third card uses the set like the stamp guide shows; It includes this cute branch and snow for the lights to hang from. I omitted the wire, but it does show that in the stamping guide.

To begin this card, I created the foiled background using the Filigree Frame Hot Foil Plate and champagne foil on a panel of Ocean Tides cardstock. I trimmed it down close to the edge of the foiling and then mounted it onto an A2 panel of Coastal Blue cardstock. I also cut a mat from Coastal Blue using the new Love to Layer: Fancy That and layered it into the center of foiled design.

I also had a circle leftover from my wagon wheel card from day 1, so I added that in the center to create a nice clean space for the branch and bulbs.

I used the Hang The Lights Stencil Collection to add the design to both bulbs. I gave them a bit of glitter for a frosty look. I arranged the leaves and berries here and there until I was satisfied. The snow drifts and berries got a touch of crystal stickles and the sentiment, which is from the Just Sentiments: Believe Mini Stamp Set, is heat embossed with white detail embossing powder onto a strip of Pure Poppy cardstock. I layered it over the two bulbs with foam tape.

My final card for today uses the new Holiday Window Stamp/Die set. This set allows you to create a cozy holiday/or winter scene just perfect all season long! I cut all of the pieces using the Holiday Window Die set and then stamped everything while I had Mary Poppins going in the background....such a cheery show to sing along to while I was creating!

Once all of the stamping was complete, I mounted them onto the largest die included in the Love to Layer: Fancy That die cut from white cardstock.

The background was foiled using the same foil plate as the lightbulb card (linked there) using champagne foil on Pure Poppy cardstock. I trimmed it down and then mounted it to an A2 piece of Pure Poppy cardstock. I adhered the window piece using foam squares for dimension.

I covered up the main portion of the window and the sentiment with a sticky note and then gave it a good splatter of white gouache for a snowy look.

Thanks for fluttering by!

P.S. Join me tomorrow for day 3 of the countdown!

Papertrey Ink October Release Countdown Day 1

2026-10-23T05:00:00.000-06:00

Hello and welcome, sweet friends! I'm so thrilled to be here today sharing a few projects using products being featured for day 1 of the Papertrey Ink October release countdown! It's been so fun to dive into Christmas crafting and creating, especially knowing these cards will be delivered to family and friends in a little over a month! While I love autumn, I can't help but feel excited for the upcoming Christmas season; there's so much to love and celebrate! I've been preparing my heart for all of the tender feelings that Christmas brings as well, and I hope you get a chance to do the same...it's never too early for that!

I have always loved Christmas bells, so when I saw this beautiful new Build-a-Bell Die/Stencil, it stole my heart! I couldn't wait to get started creating with this beautiful new set. To begin, I die cut all of the pieces for the main bell; one bottom piece and three top pieces. I knew I was going to be using some kind of paste over the top with the stencils, so I wanted it thick so it wouldn't warp. For the red bell, I cut it from Pure Poppy cardstock and added Scarlet Jewel ink around the edges. I glued the three top pieces together and then added the design with the stencils. I thought I had Nuvo paste, but it was dried out since I don't use it regularly enough, so I pulled out the matte texture paste and then poured Rocky Candy glitter over the top.

I repeated the same process for the Coastal Blue bell, but switched stencil designs so each one would have a different pattern. I set the bells aside to allow the paste to dry and got to work on the flowers, leaves, and berries.

I die cut them from white cardstock and then colored them with dye inks. Once the blending was done, I gave everything a spritz of Hickory Smoke Distress Spritz. I used a foam mat and the end of a stylus to shape the poinsettias and then glued them together.

For the background, I foiled a panel of Sweet Blush cardstock using the Merry Motifs Hot Foil Plate with champagne foil. I trimmed it down and then mounted it onto an A2 panel of Coastal Blue cardstock using liquid glue. I added a mat to the middle using the new Love to Layer: Fancy That Die (this has gotten a workout) cut from white cardstock and layered using foam squares. From there, I added the assembled bells (silver cardstock for the "ringer" in the middle) and then had fun adding the poinsettias, foliage, and berries.

The bow is cut from Sweet Blush cardstock and then assembled using liquid glue and foam squares for dimension. The sentiment, which is from the Merry Motifs Stamp Set, is heat embossed in gold, and then cut using the Merry Motifs Die. This sentiment gave this card the perfect finishing touch I was hoping for! The entire background is mounted onto a top-folding A2 card base using liquid glue. I'm pleased that I have been adding sentiments to the inside of all of my cards, too! I always regret not doing it when I make the card, especially when it comes time to write them out!

My next card features the new Into the Blooms: Wagon Wheel! I had so much fun creating this card, so let's dive into the process! To begin, I die cut the wheel from white woodgrain cardstock and then added Pure Poppy and Scarlet Jewel ink. I glued the two pieces together with liquid glue and set it aside to dry.

Next, I die cut all of the berries and leaves from white cardstock and colored them with dye inks and blender brushes. The bow is cut from Coastal Blue cardstock and then assembled with liquid glue and foam squares to give it realistic dimension.

The background was created using the Fresh Greens Hot Foil Plate on Ocean Tides cardstock and champagne foil. I trimmed it down and mounted it to a top-folding A2 white card base with liquid glue.

I used the new Love to Layer: Fancy That die for the mat and then arranged the wagon wheel and accents to decorate it.

The sentiment, which is from the Winter Globes Sentiments Mini Stamp Set, is stamped in Walnut Stain Distress Oxide ink onto Vintage Cream cardstock. I cut it using the Hold That Thought Die; I really love the rustic feel it adds to the country-Christmas design!

I had so much fun creating these projects to share with you today and I hope you enjoy them as well! Join me tomorrow for even more beautiful holiday inspiration for day 2 of the countdown! Thanks for fluttering by!

The Greetery {District Twelve 25 Collection} The Evergreen Collective

2026-10-21T05:00:00.000-06:00

Hello and welcome to week 2 of festivities for the District Twelve 25 Collection from The Greetery! You all had so much fun with week 1 and I'm certain you'll fall in love with everything being showcased for week two included in the beautiful Evergreen Collective Suite of products! Make sure to head to The Greetery Blog for the official "meet and greet" for each of today's featured products. Also, make sure to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs, for a chance to win one of two product bundles!

My first project for today features the new Bow-tique Holiday Stamp/Die set. This is such a fun and beautiful set that can be used for accents, like I've done, or for focal points using the tree included in the set. I thought most of the designers might use the tree, so I opted to use these beautiful and versatile corners; there is also a beautiful swap option (just like the swag on the giveaway graphic). I stamped a few of those as well and hoped to use them on something to share today, but they are still waiting for me to put them to use!

This card also features the darling new Teeny Tags Stamp Set and Teeny Tags Die; all of my projects today use these as well and they are oh, so cute! As you can see, I used a lot of favorites from last year's Holiday releases. To begin this card, I die cut and stamped the corners using the Bow-tique Stamp/Die set. There are also a cluster of bows that you can simply die cut, no stamping required, so I cut those out and added them to the bows on each of the corners using liquid glue. I set those aside and got to work on rest of the card elements.

I embossed an A2 panel of Pure Poppy cardstock using the beautiful Rosemal Reflections Embossing Folder and then rubbed a pigment gold ink pad over the raised areas for a vintage look (currently obsessed). I added the stamped corners using foam squares. The focal piece is one of the charming prints included in the Capsule Christmas Gallery Prints. I cut it out using the Capsule Basics Die and then glued the beautiful Capsule Filigree Border that is cut from Antique Gold cardstock over the top. I layered this inside the Capsule Fixed Border that is cut from white woodgrain cardstock and then colored with sponge daubers and distress oxide ink.

I absolutely adore the vintage feeling I was able to achieve with these beautiful new Bow-tique corners and the beautiful Teeny Tags (the fonts and messages are perfection).

Next up is a fun project using the new Brimming Baskets Die/Embossing Folder and the new Berry Bouquet Builder Die. These little pockets are exactly like the ones I made for Valentine's Day that you can see HERE and the Easter ones that you can see HERE. The shape of the basket made me think of making some Christmas ones; I have enjoyed filling these with treats for the different holidays and these will be no exception. You could also use them as gift card holders as well!

The Brimming Baskets Die/Embossing Folder includes a few different sizes of baskets, so I decided to make a few tags using the smaller ones. I simply used the different pieces of greenery on their own rather than gluing them to the larger bouquet.

Believe it or not, but everything is cut from white (with the exception of the blue treat holder) and then I colored the pieces with dye inks and blender brushes.

Of course, the Teeny Tags are the perfect addition to the baskets as well! I also used one of the bows from the Bow-tique die on the larger basket and then used crochet thread on the tags.

This larger basket includes a few details you can add to the bottom and the curved top to give it even more detail and dimension! These baskets will be perfect year-round; I'm especially looking forward to spring and Easter!

I actually made three tags, but decided to use it as a focal point on this card. I was still obsessing over gold ink over the embossing....haha!

This is another one of the cute basket shapes and then there's a larger one included in this same style!

I had so much fun creating with these new products! Everything will be available for purchase tomorrow at 10 am EDT! Don't forget to visit the other designers' blogs to see their gorgeous creations and make sure to leave a comment here, and on their blogs, for a chance to be eligible to win one of the two bundles! Thanks for fluttering by!

Caly Person

Dana Kirby

Dawn McVey

Kelly Lunceford (you are here)

The Greetery {District Twelve25 Collection} Noel Needleworks

2026-10-14T05:00:00.000-06:00

Hello and welcome to week one of the District Twelve25 Collection from The Greetery! This week the team will be showcasing the beautiful products from the Noel Needleworks suite of products! This is one of those suites that completely captured my heart and I can see myself reaching for it all year long! Before I dive into the details of my projects, make sure you head to The Greetery Blog for all of the details on each of the products within the Noel Needleworks suite. Also, be sure to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs, for a chance to win one of two Noel Needleworks bundles.

My first project for today uses the new

Capsule Quilt Shop embossing folder
Capsule Quilt Shop stencil
Capsule Quilt Shop die
Capsule Quilt Shop Elements stamp set. To begin this card, I stenciled an A7 panel of Vintage Cream cardstock using the Capsule Quilt Shop stencil. Once that was done, I embossed it using the Capsule Quilt Shop Embossing Folder. I cut out the main focal piece using the Capsule Quilt Shop Die along with two corner pieces that I ended up using on the bottom right/upper left corners.

I set the pieces aside to get to work on the capsule frame. Please note: I did NOT cut the frame first, but rather did selective stenciling with the Capsule Quilt Shop stencil on a piece of Vintage Cream cardstock and then cut it using the Capsule Fixed Borders Large Die.

Next, I selectively stenciled a panel of Sweet Blush cardstock to include the portion inside the frame and then cut it using the Capsule Basics Die and then embossed it with the Capsule Basics Embossing Folder. I layered the frame over the top with foam squares and then added the focal stenciled/embossed star portion with foam squares as well.

The sentiment, which is from the Capsule Quilt Shop Elements Stamp Set, is heat embossed in gold onto Scarlet Jewel cardstock and cut using the Capsule Quilt Shop Elements Die. This is the die I cut the star portion from as well as the corner details.

The final step was to stencil just the corners onto a 5 by 7 Vintage Cream card base and then layering everything on top using foam squares. I had the cute bow left over from details I was creating for my next card that I didn't end up using. It is included in the Ornamental Tag Die and I cut it from Antique Gold cardstock and adhered it with a small piece of foam tape.

This next project features the new

Quilt Block Builder stamp set
Shortbread Shapes Rectangle Quilt Blocks embossing folder. I had a lot of fun with this card using some older favorites as well.

To begin, I cut out the individual "quilt blocks" using the previously released Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Die from white cardstock. Next, I stamped each block using the Quilt Block Builder Stamp Set. I will be the first to admit that it seems intimidating, but I was more than pleasantly surprised to see how easily these blocks come together! I was having a ball creating each one within the color combo I had chosen. Once the blocks were stamped, I strategically placed them one by one into the Shortbread Shapes Rectangle Quilt Blocks Embossing Folder. This is when the magic happens and they start to look like they are actually quilted!

Once that was done, I used the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Die to cut out the grid portion using Pure Poppy cardstock. I trimmed it down so it would accommodate the 6 quilt blocks and then added them with foam squares. I mounted this onto a panel of Ripe Avocado cardstock and then again onto Spring Moss.

The background was created using the previously released Checks Out Stencil on a panel of white cardstock and Spring Moss ink. I lightly stenciled the square pattern and then had fun adding in the different images into the squares using the Quilt Block Builder Stamp Set. This is similar to the Tile Style Stamp Set but this one has the cute quilt patterns....so, so cute!

The sentiment, which is from the Simple Holiday Sentiments Stamp Set that was released last year, is heat embossed in gold and then cut using the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Labels Die. I layered it over the top of the quilt squares with a double-thick layer of foam strips.

The foliage sprigs are cut using the Ornamental Tags Die from white cardstock and then colored using the same green inks as I used on the quilt blocks. I assembled them using liquid glue and then added some red "berries" for a festive touch.

Before I added the focal panel, I trimmed the stenciled background so it would fit on a 5 by 7 panel of Pure Poppy cardstock to ground the entire design.

This was such a fun card to create and I can't wait to explore this set of products even more! Sooooooo many possibilities!

My final project for today is an everyday card using the same supplies as the previous card. I used the stamping guide that comes with the Quilt Block Builder Stamp Set (I made this card first, so I was just getting my feet wet). I love the colors and it was so fun to make each block. I embossed them one at a time, just like I did on my previous card. It seems intimidating, but I PROMISE, it's not! I was having so much fun and it's actually addictive! ha ha!

Once I had the blocks all stamped and embossed, I got the background prepared. I cut a panel of Sweet Blush cardstock using the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Die and then embossed it with the Shortbread Shapes Rectangle Quilt Blocks embossing folder. I cut another panel from Ocean Tides cardstock, embossed it, and then used an exacto knife to remove the center portion so I would only have the outer frame. I added some white pigment ink to the raised portions and then glued it over the pink piece.

From there I was able to mount the quilt blocks with foam squares. The sentiment, which was created just like the previous card, but the stamp set is the Simple Autumn Sentiments Stamp Set. I thought this particular sentiment was perfect for this quilt card!

Next, I cut an A2 panel of Ripe Avocado cardstock and layered it onto an A2 card base with liquid glue. From there, I mounted the main focal panel using foam squares.

I had SO MUCH FUN creating with this suite and I hope you've enjoyed it as much as I have! Thanks for fluttering by!

P.S. Don't forget to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs, for a chance to win one of two Noel Needlworks Bundles!

Caly Person

Dana Kirby

Dawn McVey

Kelly Lunceford (you are here)

Project Inspiration {Welcome to the World}

2026-10-11T05:00:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! I'm happy to be here today with this weekend's Project Inspiration feature for Papertrey Ink! A sweet little bundle of joy was born this past week and I decided to combine my need for a baby boy card and this week's project! I had so much fun creating it and I will be taking you step-by-step through the process!

The gift I bought has a lot of blue tones, plaid, and stripes, so that was the starting point for my card. You all know how much I love a coordinating card with the gift!

This card comes together is seven steps, including the inside!

Step 1: prepare a 5 by 7 white card base. Attach the frame using foam squares. The frame was cut once from white and then again from Spring Rain cardstock using the In Frames: Big and Tall Rectangles Die. I glued the two frames together for a sturdy piece.

Step 2: Adhere the center portion, which is cut from gingham pattern paper, using liquid glue. The paper I used is quite thin, so I glued it to a piece of white cardstock for stability. This is why I had an extra white frame for the first step! ha ha! This is all cut using the same die as in step 1.

Step 3: Cut the mat from white cardstock using the Love to Layer: Sweet Scallops Die and adhere it to the gingham panel using foam squares.

Step 4: cut and assemble the baby shoes using the Baby Steps Die. “Hang” them near the top of the center mat using foam squares, with a die cut button, which is included in the Into the Blooms: Cute as a Button Die, as an anchor for the string. I die cut all three sizes of buttons included in the set and you will see how I used the others further down.

Step 5: cut the sentiment three times using the Line it Up: Baby Die from Blueberry Sky cardstock and glue them together. Adhere it underneath the baby shoes using liquid glue.

Step 6: cut and color foliage and flowers using the Into the Blooms: Wild Wood Die and tuck them here and there until you’re satisfied with the arrangement. Cut the buttons three times for each size and glue them together. Arrange them to accent the foliage. Add the pacifier to the bottom with foam squares.

Step 7: decorate the inside with a stamped sentiment and pacifier. I used the Just Tags Die and then used Blueberry Sky ink for the sentiment included in the Just Sentiments: Welcome Mini Stamp Set. I added the pacifier with foam squares.

This would be such a fun design for a baby girl card, as well! I'm thinking lots of flowers and fun colors!

I love stacking the buttons like this because they give the illusion of real buttons! I also love stacking the sentiment as well!

Thanks for fluttering by!

The Greetery {Halloween Tags}

2026-10-05T05:00:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! I'm over on The Greetery blog today with a fun, spooky project, but I wanted to share them here, too! I made some tags this spring that so many of you seemed to really like, so I’m back today with a spooky, Halloween version using so many of the new products included in The Autumn Edit Collection!

I made 4 tags in total using 4 different Halloween sentiments included in the new Simple Autumn Stamp Set. I bought 4 jack-o-lantern paperboard box/basket type containers and I plan to wrap them up with cellophane and a big bow. These tags will be the perfect accent to tie onto the bows! I kept the colors of the boxes in mind as I made my design/color choices and I just love how they turned out!

To begin, I cut 4 tag bases using the Golden Egg Die that was released earlier this year. I love this particular scalloped die; it’s the only one included in the set that isn’t an egg shape and it is perfect for all sorts of projects. I cut the bases from black cardstock and then embossed each one using the Wildwood Embossing Folder.

Once that was done, I used a white pigment ink pad to rub across the raised portions to make the details pop. I also added the same ink around the edges for definition. I added an eyelet to the top of each of the tags along with a length of black baker’s twine.

The next step is to get all of the pumpkins cut and colored; I used the Bigger Autumn Botanicals Pumpkin 1 and pumpkin 2 and cut them from white and then used dye inks and blender brushes to color each of the pumpkins, foliage, and stems.

I really like how easy these are to assemble; the foliage gets glued behind the stem piece for security and perfect placement. Once they were glued together, I gave them all a spritz or two of Fossilized Amber Distress Oxide Spray for an aged, organic look.

I’ve had all kinds of bits and bobs on my desk from previous projects. Included in the pile was one foiled hexagon label so I decided to play around with the possibility of using it as an anchor for the pumpkin and sure enough, it was just the thing! I used the Oblong Octagon Labels Hot Foil and champagne foil on Vintage Cream cardstock to create the other three that would be needed to complete the 4 tags. I cut them using the Oblong Octagon Labels Die and then mounted them to the tag bases using black foam squares.

I used the larger labels for the taller pumpkins and then the smaller labels for the squat pumpkins. After that was done, I got to work on the sentiments. Each one is heat embossed in gold onto Ripe Avocado cardstock and then cut using the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Labels Die. I adhered them over the top of each pumpkin using additional foam squares and added a metallic pearl on the ends of each label. You could just stop at this point, especially if you don’t use the Halloween sentiments, but rather that autumn or harvest sentiments, but since these spooky, I had fun adding additional details!

I cut some additional octagon tags for the back of the tags so I could stamp another sentiment and a “to: from:” portion of the sentiment. I knew it would be impossible to write a greeting on the backside of the tag with the de-bossed side, so the extra label on the back was the perfect fix!

Included in the “bits and bobs” pile was a herd of ghosts, cobwebs, banners, and more, so they turned out to be just the thing to accent the tags. I did end up needing a few additional “specific” pieces, so they were cut using the Market Place Eerie Avenue Dieand then glued or popped up to finish off each of the tags.

I had so much fun creating this collection of tags and I know they will look so cute to finish off the packaging! Thanks for fluttering by!

P.S. As always, if you aren’t a tag person, you could use this same idea for a focal point on a card!

Papertrey Ink September Release Countdown Day 4

2026-09-28T05:00:00.000-06:00

It's hard to believe we're already to the 4th and final day of the Papertrey Ink September release countdown! I have two projects to share with you today; up first is a card created using the adorable new Cup of Christmas Stamp/Die set. Over the years, I have saved a few different photos of cups filled with sweet Christmas scenes with plans to create something similar on a card! Well, now I have a perfectly curated stamp/die set that has made it possible to create this adorable scene!

The cup is large enough to hold both sentiments included in the set; I fell in love with this "Have Yourself a Merry Christmas"! I heat embossed it in white onto the stamped cup once the red inks had dried. If you do it too early, you run the risk of having the embossing powder stick to the background ink.

The background is foiled using the Merry Motifs Hot Foil Plate onto an A2 panel of Coastal Blue cardstock. I have really been missing Aqua Mist, but I think I actually like this color better! I used the largest die included in the new Reflections: John 1:14 die that was featured yesterday; I love all of the built-in detail!

I layered everything up onto the oval using foam squares and liquid glue and then finished it off with a bit of Crystal Stickles here and there for sparkle and shine!

My last card for today, and for the release, features the new Merry Christmas Banner suite of products! These were all introduced on day 1 of the countdown, but I didn't get a chance to use them so I was glad for the opportunity to share today!

This suite of products is perfect for mass-producing holiday cards; it includes the Merry Christmas Banner Stencil Collection, Merry Christmas Banner Press Plate/coordinating die! I love that the foiled design has the coordinating die!

I chose to use blues and greens rather than the traditional red and green and I love how it came out!

I stamped an accent sentiment on the bottom using the new This is Big Sentiments: XL Happy Holidays Stamp Set that was featured on day 1. I still need to use those big bold words on a card soon! I layered the stenciled panel onto an A2 piece of Pinefeather cardstock and then added some sparkling clear sequins and a touch of Crystal Stickles!

Everything will be available for purchase tomorrow!

Thanks for fluttering by!

Papertrey Ink September Release Countdown Day 3

2026-09-27T05:01:00.000-06:00

Welcome back for day 3 of the Papertrey Ink September release countdown! I mentioned yesterday that the new Cutting Board Tags Die was probably my favorite new product, but this Build-a-Whimsical Tree is coming in at a (unexpected) close second! I had so much fun cutting, coloring, and assembling this sweet tree!

You may have noticed that I was unexpectedly delighted with this set; I must admit when I first saw it, I didn't quite know how it was all supposed to go together, SO, I decided to just search "whimsical tree" on Pinterest and got a few cute illustrations, so this card was 10000000% inspired by the illustration! ha ha! I love how it came out!

To begin, I cut the base of the tree and each section from Vintage Cream cardstock. There is a base with embossed lines so you can see where each section is supposed to go, thank heavens! haha! There is a Build-a-Whimsical Tree Stencil that allows you to add individual patterns to each of the secions. The blue is Coastal Blue, the next layer up is Sweet Blush with Scarlet Jewel. The next layer is colored with antique linen distress oxide ink with a light hand of Scarlet Jewel. The layers repeat!

I popped up each section with foam squares and tucked the trunk between the two layers, along with the cute spiral piece at the top. The star is cut from gold cardstock and then glued on top of the tree.

The holly leaves and swirls are cut from Spring Moss cardstock with some Ripe Avocado ink blending for dimension. For the berries and ornaments, I simply blended some Scarlet Jewel ink onto a piece of white cardstock and then cut the pieces out and added them with small bits of foam tape and liquid glue. I foiled a panel of Autumn Rose cardstock using the Filigree Frame Hot Foil Plate with champagne foil. I trimmed it close to the foiled edge and then blended some Autumn Rose and Scarlet Jewel ink. I used the middle sized mat included in the Love to Layer: Whimsy Die cut from Coastal Blue to serve as an anchor for the tree. The sentiment, which is from the Just Sentiments: Be Merry Stamp Set, is heat embossed in gold onto a strip of Scarlet Jewel cardstock. I added some Crystal Stickles to the holly berries for a touch of sparkle!

Switching gears from Christmas to bring you this floral card using the new Reflections: John 1:145 stamp/die/outline die. I love having these scripture cards on hand, so I didn't want to commit to Christmas since the verse can be used in an assortment of ways.

I love the beautiful mats from the Reflections: John 1:14 die and of course I used the outline die as well. I just love the depth I can achieve with the outline and it allows me to tuck flowers and foliage here and there.

The background for this card is cut using the Cover Plate: Quilted Die from Lilac Grace cardstock. I carefully glued it onto an A2 card base using liquid glue, making sure to not put glue on the pierced details. Next, I cut the largest mat from Plum Pudding cardstock and added some shading with Royal Velvet ink.

The verse is heat embossed in gold and then cut with the outline die. I layered it with foam squares and then had fun adding the flowers and foliage with foam squares and liquid glue. A touch of glitter finishes it off! Join me again tomorrow for the 4th and final day of the countdown! Thanks for fluttering by!

Project Inspiration {Cozy Christmas}

2026-09-27T05:00:00.000-06:00

Hello and welcome, friends! I hope you're all doing well and enjoying this first week of autumn! I was able to get out in nature and enjoy the beginning of the leaves changing in the Utah mountains, which is truly one of my favorite things! The leaves aren't peak yet, but that is just fine with me because it means more time to enjoy this beautiful season!

It's my turn again for this week's Project Inspiration for Papertrey Ink and I decided to get a head start on my Christmas cards!

Pattern, layers, texture, and shine…all the hallmarks of a classically designed Christmas card! Olive and Scarlet are always a fun twist on the traditional red and green color combination! Follow along with me step-by-step as this card comes together in seven easy steps!

Step 1: foil a panel of Olive Twist cardstock with champagne foil using the Merry Motifs Hot Foil Plate Trim it down close to the foiled design. Blend Olive Twist ink around the 4 corners.

Step 2: Add a 1 inch strip of plaid pattern paper to the center and attach the background panel to an A2-sized piece of Scarlet Jewel cardstock. Glue it to an A2 card base.

Step 3: Cut the mat using the Love to Layer: Whimsy Die from Olive Twist cardstock and blend the same color ink around the edges. Heat emboss the sentiment, which is from the Just Sentiments: Warmth Mini Stamp Set and adhere it to the background panel using foam squares.

Step 4: cut and color all of the pieces for the Holly and berries using the Into the Blooms: Holly Die. Spritz them with Crushed Olive Distress Spritz and arrange around the edges.

Step 5: cut a circle using the smallest die included in the Love to Layer: Scalloped Circles Die and the house, which is from the Bring Home the Holidays Die. Assemble them together and place it above the sentiment using foam squares.

Step 6: Cut and assemble the Wrap-it Ribbons Die and adhere it to the card. Apply glitter to the berries and leaves.

Step 7: decorate the inside with leftover foliage and berries along with an inside greeting from the Inside Greetings: Heaven and Nature Sing Stamp Set.

I had so much fun creating this card and I'll add it to the beginnings of my collection for 2026! I can't believe we're already getting so close to the end of the year! Thanks for fluttering by!

Papertrey Ink September Release Countdown Day 2

2026-09-26T05:00:00.000-06:00

Welcome back for day 2 of the September release countdown for Papertrey Ink! My first project for today features the adorable new Cutting Board Tags Die and coordinating stencil! A few years ago I received a neighbor gift at Christmastime that included a cutting board and dishtowel all wrapped up with greenery and ribbon, just like this die allows you to make, but in miniature form! I think this might be my favorite product from the entire release!

I created a treat box using the Scalloped Treat Box Die; this will be perfect to tuck some homemade holiday cookies and my famous caramels for gift giving this upcoming Christmas season! I know it's hard to tell this is a box, but I promise, it is! haha! This project also features the new Made With Love Sentiments stamp/die set!

The coordinating stencil allows you to create the cute patterns on the "dish towels" that tuck behind the bow and greenery/cutlery!

This cute holly pattern is another option; there are three different patterns total, more if you count the plaid that could be used as stripes instead.

I will be using this as a tag, but not necessarily for Christmas!

For my next project, I wanted to show how easy it is to create focal points for cards; this one is for autumn, but you could change the sentiment and colors and use it year-round!

I cut the "dish cloth" from Canyon Clay cardstock and then used Fresh Snow pigment ink to add the pattern using the Cutting Board Tags Stencil.

The die also includes the cute wooden spoon and fork! So cute! This sentiment is from the Thankful For Fall Sentiments Mini Stamp Set! The pretty mat behind the cutting board is a sneak peek of the new die included in the Reflections series, but I will be showcasing it tomorrow, so you can see the whole thing! ha ha!

My final project for today features the new Holiday Wreath stamp/die set! I must admit, my shimmer spray got the better of me on this card, so please ignore that! ugh! It's frustrating when you've gone to so much work for the spray to have a mind of its own! ha ha! It IS sparkly, though!

Rather than going with traditional reds/greens, I decided to go with a Coastal Blue/Tropical Teal combo, which I always like!

To begin, I cut all of the pieces for the wreath from white cardstock and then stamped/embossed them. The background is created by foiling a Coastal Blue panel using the Deco Frame Hot Foil Plate with champagne foil. I trimmed it down and then mounted it on to an a2 panel of Tropical Teal cardstock using foam squares.

The Holiday Wreath stamp set includes a few different sentiments that fit onto the ornament. I heat embossed this one in gold.

The entire background is mounted onto a top-folding A2 card base using liquid glue. Please join me again tomorrow for the 3rd day of the countdown! Thanks for fluttering by!

Papertrey Ink September Release Countdown Day 1

2026-09-25T05:00:00.000-06:00

It's that time of year; time for the beginning of Christmas products being introduced for the upcoming holiday season! Today is day 1 of the Papertrey Ink September release countdown and I have two cards to share with you! Up first is a card using the new Framed in Flowers: Christmas stamp set/die! If you'll remember, the first in the series was released a few months ago and this is a continuation in the series! The set features two different designs and there is also a coordinating stencil for both designs. I chose to use the holly image for today's project!

To begin, I stamped the holly image using Vintage Photo Distress ink. I left the stamp in my MISTI so I could do the stenciling, but then put it back in to stamp with Versamark ink and heat emboss with gold foil. Once all of that was done, I used the coordinating Framed in Flowers: Christmas Die to cut it out.

The background was created by cutting a panel of Pure Poppy cardstock measuring 4 by 5 1/4 inches. I cut the frame using the Border Bling: Skinny Embossed Frame Die from the same cardstock and glued it to the background panel. I like to use ScorTape because liquid glue has a tendency of seeping through the embossed edges. I layered the largest oval included in the new Love to Layer: Beaded Trim Die that is cut from Stormy Sea cardstock using foam squares. I placed the embossed image over the top with additional foam squares.

I cut and colored the greenery using the new Into the Blooms: Holiday Bouquet, which I will be showcasing next. The sentiment, which is included in the Framed in Flowers: Christmas Stamp set, is stamped in black and stacked three times for a sturdy piece.

My next project features the new Into the Blooms: Holiday Bouquet Die paired with the new This is Big Sentiments: XL Happy Holidays Stamp Set. I really love this new bouquet die and I know I will be reaching for it all season long and for years to come.

To begin, I foiled a panel of Stormy Sea cardstock using the Exquisite Leaf Frame Hot Foil Plate and silver foil. I trimmed it close to the foiled edge and layered it onto an A2 panel of Pure Poppy cardstock. I also cut another mat using Stormy Sea cardstock using the Love to Layer: Rectangles Die and adhered it with foam squares.

The bouquet "wrap" is cut from Pure Poppy with a New Leaf bow. All of the foliage and berries are cut from white and colored with dye inks and blender brushes.

I gave all of the foliage and berries a spritz of Hickory Smoke Distress Spray and then arranged them in/around the "wrap" using liquid glue and foam squares.

The sentiment is heat embossed in silver onto black cardstock and then adhered with foam squares. I added four gems to the corners of the foiled design.

Join me again for day 2 of the countdown! Thanks for fluttering by!

The Greetery {A Little Something to Brighten Your Day}

2026-09-15T05:00:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! I'm happy to be here with a few fun early autumn-inspired projects with products from The Greetery! I didn’t have a set plan or an idea in my mind when I got started, only a color palette. I had fun revisiting a few products from last year’s Hint of Autumn Collection along with quite a few new things that have been released over the past year. I know I always say it, but I love how well everything mixes so well together but still yields results that are fresh and new!

To begin, I just had fun stenciling and embossing the leaves, acorns, and berries that are included in the Autumn Herbarium Stencil and Autumn Herbarium Embossing Folder. Please note, there IS an Autumn Herbarium Background Stamp (same link as the stencil) that allows you to add the stems, but I chose to omit the stamp and instead ran a gold pigment ink pad over the raised areas to bring the veins and stems into view. I stenciled two panels, but ended up only cutting one, so I used the other panel in the center of the “Thinking of You” card. I cut the panel using the Autumn Herbarium Die.

Once the leaves were all finished, I decided to pull out a few of the Bigger Botanicals that were released in the spring; I chose to use Hawthorn, Cress, Oregano, Mallow, and Soapwort. I cut them all from white cardstock and then colored the pieces with dye inks and blender brushes. I assembled them with liquid glue and foam squares. I set them aside while I had fun creating the backgrounds and card bases. Since I already had the color combination set, I simply pulled the same colors of cardstock and got to work cutting and embossing.

The blue card was cut using the Capsule Basics Die; I used the clever and essential (in my opinion) Capsule Basics Stencil to help me decipher where to remove the center portion and then I embossed it using the Capsule Basics Embossing Folder. Once that was done, I cut a frame from lighter blue cardstock using the brilliant Capsule Fixed Borders Large Die. I stamped it using the Thankful and Blessed Stamp Set and adhered it with foam squares around the darker blue base. I cut another capsule shape from white cardstock and then embossed it with the Pretty Picado Embossing Folder. I layered it all up onto a shaped card base and then had fun adding all of the flowers and leaf clusters.

I made quick work of the sentiments for each of the projects I created by using the Little Linked Lables Suite of products. I cut the labels using the Little Linked Labels Die, stamped and heat embossed them with gold powder using the Little Linked Labels Stamp Set.

The final step is the dry embossing which was done with the Little Linked Labels Embossing Folder. I chose my favorite for the blue card and then added a companion sentiment that was embossed using the Simple Everyday Mini Sentiments Stamp Set. I set the rest of the labels aside while I got to work on the next card.

Now, I ended up with so many projects because I made so many elements and they simply HAD to be used! The second card was made using the same steps as the first, but I chose to use the Pretty Picado Die for the frame. I cut it and then secured it with liquid glue. I cut the beautiful stenciled/embossed Autumn Herbarium panel to go behind the frame. I glued it to a shaped base and then added the leaves and sentiment.

The “loose” leaves are placed in the same position they are on the panel, but I used foam squares to mount them for additional dimension. The exception is the cluster of berries in the left corner; I simply added those where I thought they looked the nicest. Once again, the label is attached with foam squares, but this time, the sentiment is from the Simple Everyday Sentiments Stamp Set. I didn’t get a chance to use these versatile stamp sets during the last release, so I had fun putting them to good use on these projects.

I had some leftover capsule pieces and some leftover flowers, so I decided to create two large tags. These could also be used as small cards if tags aren’t your thing. I end up doing quite a bit of baking and I like having a tag to attach to a bakery box if I’m planning on gifting the goodies to family or friends. Both tags are embossed using the Pretty Picado Embossing Folder for depth and dimension.

The lighter blue tag uses two of the Bigger Botanicals on each end and a label in the middle. I used the same sentiment on both tags and this one is included in the Simple Everyday Sentiments Stamp Set and is embossed in gold.

The darker blue tag has some gold pigment ink rubbed over the raised areas around the perimeter. I used the Bigger Botanical as the focal point and then added the sentiment near the bottom. This was such a fun project to work on and really like how it turned out! We’ve been having rainy/cooler weather that makes it feel like autumn might actually be on its way! Thanks for fluttering by!

Project Inspiration {It Must Be Fall}

2026-09-13T05:00:00.000-06:00

Happy Sunday, friends! I hope you've all been having a wonderful weekend! My life has been full of football, football, and more football, but I wouldn't have it any other way! I love watching my boys play! My sophomore-aged son won his game on Thursday, which was such a relief because he's been feeling really down lately!

It's my turn for this weekend's Project Inspiration feature for Papertrey Ink! I can definitely feel autumn in the air; the mornings are crisp and the light has changed just enough to let me know it's on its way! My card for today celebrates all of the beauty of autumn with the wood slices, autumn hues, and changing leaves!

I used a potpourri of products on today's card, but I'll be sharing step-by-step photos and instructions!

Step 1: Cut an A2 panel of Terracotta Tile cardstock. Add the pierced detail around the edges using the Nesting Basics: Pierced Rectangles Die and blend some Terracotta Tile ink around the four corners. Attach to an A2 card base using liquid glue.

Step 2: Foil a panel of Canyon Clay cardstock with champagne foil using the Filigree Frame Hot Foil Plate. Blend ink around the edges and attached it in the center of the background panel with foam squares.

Step 3: Cut a mat from Rustic White cardstock and attach it in the center of the foiled design with foam squares.

Step 4: Cut and color the wood slices, which are included in the Into the Blooms: Wild Wood Die. Stamp the sentiment, which is from the Larger Than Life: Fall Sentiments Mini Stamp Set. Attach them to the mat using foam squares.

Step 5: Die cut the word "Fall" three times using the Larger Than Life: Fall Die from Scarlet Jewel cardstock and glue them together. Add some Scarlet Jewel ink over the top near the joints of the letters for depth. Add some white acrylic paint splatter. Attach it to the wood slices with thin strips of foam tape.

Step 6: Cut and color all of the flowers and foliage. Give them a generous spritz of fossilized amber distress oxide spray and allow them to dry. The majority of the items are from the Wild Wood set (linked earlier) but I also used leaves and berries from the Into the Blooms: Christmas Sprigs Die. Tuck them here and there until you're satisfied with the arrangement.

Step 7: Add glitter to the flowers and foliage!

I had so much fun creating this card and I hope you enjoy it as well!

Thanks for fluttering by!

The Greetery {The Autumn Edit} Release Day

2026-09-09T05:00:00.000-06:00

Popping in again on this exciting day; today is release day for the beautiful The Autumn Edit Collection from The Greetery! Everything will be available for purchase beginning at 10 am EDT. I've had so much fun creating with this collection and I wanted to share one more card with you today.

I just can't seem to get enough of the new Bigger Autumn Botanicals and especially this cute pumpkin. I decided to let it be the star of the show along with the beautiful sentiment included in the Simple Autumn Mini Sentiments. To begin, I die cut the scalloped background from Pinefeather cardstock using the Capsule Basics Die and then cut the center out with the same die set, but I used the Capsule Basics Stencil to help with proper alignment.

Next, I cut the frame using the Capsule Fixed Borders Large from Coastal Blue cardstock and then embossed it using the Rosemal Reflections Embossing Folder. I adhered it to the green portion with foam squares for dimension.

I cut two wreaths using the Magnolia Wreath Die from white cardstock and then added ink: Coastal Blue, Tropical Teal, Scattered Straw Distress Oxide ink, Garden Green (SU!) and then spritzed it with fossilized amber distress oxide spray. I set it aside to dry and got to work on the pumpkin.

I cut it from white and then colored it with Scattered Straw Distress Oxide ink, a touch of orange left on my blender brush, and the same green as the wreath. I assembled it with liquid glue and spritzed it with the same distress spray. I allowed those to dry while I got to work on the woodgrain layer.

I cut the background capsule shape with the same capsule basics die (linked earlier) from white woodgrain cardstock. I also cut a filigree border from Antique Gold cardstock and glued it around the edge.

The sentiment is heat embossed in gold onto a strip of Pinefeather cardstock and then mounted on a Little Linked Label. I had some of these made from a previous project (haven't shared it yet...wink) so it was the perfect touch. I hope you've enjoyed the past few days and are as excited about this beautiful collection as I am! Thanks for fluttering by!

The Greetery {The Autumn Edit} Reveal Day 2

2026-09-08T05:00:00.000-06:00

Hello and welcome back for day 2 of full reveals for The Autumn Edit Collection from The Greetery! I'm so glad you're liking this beautiful new collection as much as I am! I have quite a bit to share today, but as always, you'll want to make sure you head to The Greetery Blog for the official "meet and greet" for all of today's featured products! One more thing before I dive into the details of today's projects, make sure to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs for a chance to win one of two $50.00 gift cards to the shop!

Up first are two cards using the new Hand-picked Harvest suite of products. This first card is the most basic of the two; it combines the Hand-picked Harvest Stencil and coordinating Hand-picked Harvest Embossing Folder. The next card steps it up a bit by adding in the Hand-picked Harvest Die; I wanted you to be able to see the difference between the two styles.

To begin, I stenciled an A7 sized panel of white cardstock using the Hand-picked Harvest Stencil. I chose cool blue tones and greyish green for a different feel.

Once the panel was stenciled, I trimmed it down a bit on each side and then embossed it with the Hand-picked Harvest Embossing Folder. There is a small empty space included on the design for you to add a sentiment. I decided to go a bit larger and use one of the sentiments included in the Simple Autumn Sentiments Stamp Set. I heat embossed it in gold and then cut it using the Shortbread Shapes Rectangle Labels.

I added some gold drip-drops on either end of the label secured with liquid glue. The finishing touch is an Antique Gold bow cut using the Regency Bow No 1 Die secured with a small piece of foam tape. I gave it a spritz of shimmer spray, but made sure to cover up the sentiment because shimmer spray on dark cardstock is hard to photograph. I layered it onto a 5 by 7 panel of blue cardstock and then glued it to a card base using liquid glue.

The next card uses the stencil, but then I cut everything out with the Hand-picked Harvest Die. Once the pieces were cut, I used the Hand-picked Harvest embossing folder to emboss the individual pieces.

Once all of the pieces were prepared, I got to work on the background. The benefit of cutting out the pieces is you can use whatever colored background you'd like. I chose to use Autumn Rose cardstock with Scarlet Jewel ink around the edges and then splattered the same ink and some white acrylic paint over the panel for added detail.

I used the large panel that the pieces were cut from to use as a placement guide to put everything back together. I popped the pieces up with foam squares for added dimension.

You could also use all of the individual pieces on their own for different arrangements or as accents on other projects.

I created the sentiment just like I did on the first card and then added a bow using the Regency Bow No 2 die. This card also got a spritz of shimmer spray and some glitter to the individual pieces for sparkle and shine.

My next card features the lovely new Wildwood Bouquet Die and the new Wildwood Bouquet Embossing Folder. There is a coordinating stencil set, but I didn't end up using it on this project. I DO have a beautiful panel all stenciled that will have to be used soon, though; it's so beautiful!

This card was inspired by THIS card I made back in the spring. I love the colors and the feel, so that is what guided my design choices for this card.

To begin, I die cut the main bouquet portion twice from white cardstock and glued it together with liquid glue. I added the ink using a blender brush and then spritzed it with fossilized amber distress oxide spray and let it dry.

I cut all of the flowers and buds from white cardstock as well and colored them, assembled them, and then added them to the bouquet with foam squares.

For the background, I cut a piece of blue cardstock and embossed it with the Wildwood Embossing Folder and then added white pigment ink over the top for a fun effect. I really like how it allows the details to pop. I foiled a panel of white cardstock using the Capsule Borders Hot Foil and then cut it using the Capsule Basics Die.

I used the same die to cut a smaller capsule mat and then embossed it with the same embossing folder as the background, added the Filigree Border and mounted it over the foiled panel. I layered it all up onto the background and then adhered the entire background to a 5 by 7 panel of woodgrain cardstock. The sentiment, which is from the new Simple Autumn Mini Sentiments, is heat embossed in gold onto Sweet Blush cardstock and adhered with foam squares.

And now...switching gears to something a little more spooky! Eep! How cute are the new additions to the Marketplace series? This new addition is called Eerie Avenue and is just as spooky sweet as can be! I used the Marketplace No 3 Die and the Arch Box Large Die to create the larger box and the Arch Box Small Die paired with the Marketplace Mini Die for the smaller box.

I chose to use the "Brooms & Blooms" shop name included in the Eerie Avenue Stamp Set so that is what prompted the accent choices. Since it's a flower shop, I pulled in the cute flowers and baskets from the previously released Marketplace Celebration Street Die, but I gave them a "spooky" vibe with the colors.

This box uses the same flowers and sentiment included in the new Simple Autumn Mini Sentiments embossed in silver.

I used the boarded up window pieces, cobwebs, & the Happy Halloween banner.

I really love cutting the windows out from the box as well so the recipient can add a battery-operated tea light if they like. I usually put one in the bottom (turned off) for the recipient anyway.

I mentioned in THIS post that I always like to make the large and small box so they can be packaged up together. I have a photo (not the best styling, just a quick picture) of two packaged in a flat-bottom cello bag. I can't wait to package these Halloween ones up with some fun ribbon!

My last project just might be my favorite; the Eerie Avenue Stamp Set includes the "Pumpkin Spice Market" shop name and I couldn't resist getting right to work. This box uses the same large arch box (linked on the previous project) and the Marketplace No 1 Die. I cut the box and the main building shape from Honey Nut cardstock and added some shading around the edges and some brown ink splatter for a "pumpkin spice" effect.

The building's accents are all cut from Scarlet Jewel cardstock with the exception of the door. I like to use liquid glue to add all of the window frames so I have a little bit of wiggle room to get them places just right.

I also chose to use a banner cut from the Celebration Street Die (linked on previous project) with bows cut using the Marketplace Holiday Festoons Die. The wreath on the door is also from that same set.

The new Eerie Avenue Die comes with all kinds of pumpkin/jack-o-lantern options, but the trio of stacked pumpkins stole my heart for this project. I also added some of the same flowers from the window boxes. I was toying around with adding some pumpkins to the larger windows/boxes which would also be fun.

When it was all said and done, I want to GO to this shop, or rather own it and live at the top! ha ha! I had so much fun with all of today's projects!

Thanks for fluttering by!
p.s. don't forget to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs for a chance to win one of two $100 gift cards to the shop.

Caly Person

Dana Kirby

Dawn McVey

Kelly Lunceford (you are here)

The Greetery {The Autumn Edit Collection} Reveal Day 1

2026-09-07T05:00:00.000-06:00

Hello and welcome, friends! It's such a wonderful day; it's day 1 of full reveals for the beautiful new collection from The Greetery called The Autumn Edit! I know you'll love it as much as I do! As always, you'll want to head to The Greetery Blog for the official "meet and greet" for each of the products being showcased today. Also, make sure to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs, for a chance to win one of two $100 gift cards to the shop!

My first card for today features the latest addition to the Shortbread Shapes family: Shortbread Shapes: Autumn Embossing Folder. This folder is designed to work with the previously released Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Die. I've also used the beautiful new Simple Autumn Mini Sentiments and these work perfectly with the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Labels Die.

To begin, I cut a piece of China White cardstock using the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Die; I lined the outer die and the inner grid die together on my magnetic shim and then cut it out. I also cut out nine pieces using the smaller die included in the same set from Sweet Blush cardstock and then added some Autumn Rose ink around the edges for depth. Once that was done, I glued them to the grid with an adhesive tape runner. I embossed it using the new Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Autumn embossing folder. I used the same configuration of dies to cut the Autumn Rose border, but used an exacto knife to trim it to be just the frame. I used the same embossing folder and then glued it over the top of the other piece with liquid glue.

I created a wreath by cutting the leaves twice from white cardstock using the previously released Magnolia Wreath Die. I added some yellow, purple, and green ink to give it a realistic autumn look and then spritzed it with fossilized amber distress oxide spray. I layered the two wreaths together and adhered them to the embossed background using foam squares.

The sentiment is heat embossed in gold onto the Ocean Tides label. I used Antique Gold cardstock for the embossed pumpkin in the middle and added it to the label with foam squares.

The finishing touch is a coordinating Antique Gold bow that was cut using the smallest size bow die included in the Regency Bow No. 2 Die. I chose not to make a shaped base for this card, but rather a regular folded base that fits just inside the perimeter of the background taking the curved edges into consideration. I know the width is 4 1/4, but I can't remember what the length is.

My next set of cards uses a few new favorites: Bitty Autumn Botanicals Stamp + Stencil, Simple Autumn Sentiments Stamp Set, Bitty Autumn Botanicals Die, and the new Bigger Autumn Botanicals: Corn Die.

To begin this card, I cut an A2 panel of Vintage Cream cardstock and stamped the details using the Bitty Autumn Botanicals Stamp. This is a red rubber cling mount stamp and allows you to quickly stamp all of the details for each of the tiny images. Once that was done, I used the coordinating stencil collection to add the different colors. I cut them out using the Bitty Autumn Botanicals Die and set them aside.

I cut another A2 panel of cream cardstock and stenciled some antique linen ink using one of the stencils included in the Diamond Foliage Stencil. I cut the overlay using the Diamond Foliage Die from Ocean Tides cardstock and glued it over the top of the stenciled panel with liquid glue. I cut two frames from the same Ocean Tides cardstock using the Frosted Frames Die and glued them over the top. Now, the reason why I cut two was because I had an accident with the first one I glued down, but in the end, I really like the depth it gives the background to have two stacked together (I did it again on purpose on the next card because I liked it so well). I added the focal panel, which follows the same steps as my first card, and then popped up the cute bitty botanical images using foam squares. The finishing touch is an Antique Gold bow cut from the Regency Bow No 1 Die.

I had so much fun with the background on the first card, I decided to make a second to showcase this fabulous new Bigger Autumn Botanicals: Corn Die. I cut the pieces for the corn from white cardstock and then colored them with dye inks and blender brushes. I gave everything a spritz of fossilized amber distress oxide spray and then assembled it with liquid glue and foam squares. I noticed that one of the squares on the new Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Autumn embossing folder showed the corn tied up with a bow, so I modified the Regency Bow No. 2 (linked on card 1) to create something that fit the scale of the corn a bit better.

I hot foiled the label the corn is on using the Oblong Octagon Lables Hot Foil using champagne foil and then cut it out using the Oblong Octagon Labels Die. I heat embossed one of the new Simple Autumn Sentiments onto a piece of Ocean Tides cardstock and then cut it with the coordinating labels die (linked on card 1). The frame is cut from Saffron Spice cardstock and I just love this color combination!

Eep! These new Bigger Autumn Botanicals have STOLEN my heart! I'm obsessed; I had so much fun creating this pair! I probably should have mentioned earlier, but before I made any of my projects, I just had a fun crafty session creating all of these fun gourds, squash, pumpkins, mums, corn, etc. I love having all kinds of options when I'm creating so I love doing some prep work ahead of time because you never know what combination you're going to fall in love with!

All of the pieces are cut from white and then colored with dye inks, and this pale gourd is colored with oxide ink. Once they were colored, I spritzed them with fossilized amber distress oxide spray and let them dry. I also added some white acrylic paint, thinned with water, to the gourd and squash for that realistic look; I'm very pleased with the result!

The mums have a stem and foliage, but I just used them individually here as accents. Both background are created using the previously released Checks Out Stencil. I used Old Paper Distress Oxide ink for the stenciled portion and then used the Tile Style Stamp Set for the details. I used Old Paper Distress Oxide ink, Coastal Blue dye ink, Olive Twist dye ink, So Saffron Dye ink, and Simply Chartreuse dye ink. I used another foiled oblong label to use as a grounding anchor for the gourd and squash. I heat embossed the "garden fresh" sentiment using the Tomato Tomato Stamp Set.

I couldn't resist using the "hello, pumpkin" sentiment with the Bigger Autumn Botanicals: Pumpkin 1 Die. I added a few mums here and there for this card as well.

I embossed a small panel using the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Autumn embossing folder to use behind the focal image for added texture and dimension.

I had so much fun creating these cards; this is such a phenomenal release! Join me again tomorrow for day 2 and don't forget to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs, for a chance to win one of two $100 gift cards to the shop! Thanks for fluttering by!

Caly Person

Dana Kirby

Dawn McVey

Kelly Lunceford (you are here)

Project Inspiration {Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice}

2026-08-30T05:00:00.000-06:00

Hello Friends! It's been awhile, but I'm thrilled to be here today with this weekend's Papertrey Ink Project Inspiration! It's that time of year when I feel caught; caught between looking forward to autumn, but clinging to the last bits of summer! Do you ever feel that way? I decided to embrace both worlds with this floral pumpkin design.

I've combined florals and foil along with the die cut pumpkin to bring this card to life!

This card comes together in six easy steps, including the sentiment on the inside!

Step 1: Foil an A2 panel of Autumn Rose cardstock with Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil-Champagne. Add ink around the edges with a blender brush. Attach it to a top-folding A2 card base using liquid glue.

Step 2: Attach the mat, cut using the Love to Layer: Whimsy Die, to the center of the background using foam squares.

Step 3: Cut and color the pieces for the pumpkin using the Into the Blooms: Pumpkins Die. Omit the middle piece and stamp the sentiment on the second smallest piece using the Thankful For Fall Sentiments. Cover the sentiment with a small Post-It Note and spritz the pumpkin using Fossilized Amber Distress Oxide Spray. Attach it to the mat using foam squares.

Step 4: Cut and color the flowers using the Into the Blooms: Mixed Bouquet Die. Assemble the flowers with foam squares and liquid glue. Spritz them with distress oxide spray as well. Arrange them around the pumpkin.

Step 5: Add glitter with a 2-way glue pen.

Step 6: Stamp the greeting using the Larger Than Life: Fall Sentiments inside the card!

I always thank myself for stamping an inside greeting when it comes time to send the card! ha ha!

I really like how the leaves from the bouquet layer over the leaves for the pumpkins. It really gives the card some added depth.

I hope you've found today's post informational and enjoyable! Thanks for fluttering by!