Hello my dear crafty friends! How are you? How was your labor day weekend? Did you do something fun? I hope you are enjoying the beginning of Autumn where you live! We have been hibernating inside here in Sacramento. Oh my goodness, it's been hot. We are breaking all kinds of records here – and not in a good way. We are in the midst of adding to the most days in a row over 100 degrees ever recorded. And we had 115 degrees yesterday, breaking the all time high for Sacramento record. Today is going to be 113 degrees…. I have been like a wilted flower, and I think my brain melted sometime this last week too. I'm moving slow and trying to literally and figuratively stay cool!! I am going to be so grateful when the heat wave breaks. I'm crafting slowly too, but plugging along. But enough about that!! I have something VERY exciting to talk about today! A gorgeous new release from The Greetery!!! YAY!!!
The new release is called Calico Fields and it's the most beautiful Fall release – like only Betsy can do! Beautiful and innovative new stencils and dies, and the prettiest stamps. I am so blessed to be part of this team, and to be on the receiving end of The Greetery new products, and Betsy's generosity. I have three cards to share today, three cards tomorrow and then it's release day on Thursday the 8th at 10am EST. Mark your calendars!! Prize information, supplies, and design team links are at the bottom of my post. Let's get started!
First up is one of my favorite things – A Pumpkin Spice Latte!! This card features the new Warm and Wonderful stamps and dies and the new Thankful Heart stamps and dies!! The finished card is a kraft A2 card base, layered with orange stripes, white paper and vellum. I also used the previously released Greetery Coaster Die and Crimped rectangles dies.
Here's a side view of all my layers… An orange coaster and pretty little pumpkins!!
Isn't this sentiment just so pretty?? I heat embossed it with gold embossing powder onto a strip of vellum. It looks so nice in person!! I wrapped the vellum across all the layers and underneath the coffee. The coffee is the star of the show – right?! The Warm and Wonderful set makes pretty coffees and has all the accents: a straw, some sprigs, whipped cream, and even sprinkles! It layers together beautifully too.
I went through ALLLLL the brown ink pads in my craft room to find the perfect shades to make the coffee! I decided on THIS INK PAD PACK as the right coffee blend!!It's hard to see it but I put on some sparkly rock candy glitter on the whipped cream! I also added a couple of orange hearts. This card is so warm and spicy, just like a coffee drink!!
My next card features the brand new Apples Dies!! I'm also featuring the brand new Thankful Heart stamps and dies. The perfect set of apples!! It also comes with three sizes of apples, a slice, a branch and some flowers. I'll be sharing another card with the apples later in the month. I am obsessed!! The finished card is a 5" x 5" square white card base. I had so many ideas, but I decided that since it's early September, I'd go with a teacher theme!! (remember when I told you that apples are ON TREND!!)
I used an old favorite technique – the chalkboard technique!!
I used the Curio Cabinet dies to make my chalkboard frame! I die cut four pieces of the shorter side of the curio cover dies, and formed them into a square. I cut a piece of black cardstock to place behind the frame. In order to make it look more like a chalkboard I used some white pigment ink on my fingers and rubbed it onto the black cardstock!! I die cute two apples and shaded them with distress inks and blender brushes. I love how the stem tucks into the top of the apple die.
I used the Slim Alphabet to die cut ABC out of white paper and glued the letters onto the chalkboard. I added some yellow stars too. I kept with a very primary color palette since that reminds me of school!! I heat embossed the sentiments with white embossing powder.
And my last card for today features the brand new Print Shop – Calico Stencils, Jumbo Buckeye Die, and Autumn Bliss stamps!! Lots of new on this card. My card base is an A2 cream card base and I layered woodgrain and more cream…. The top two pieces are Vintage Cream Linen Paper for a bit of texture (supplies are at the bottom of my post)… I used a warm and welcoming fall color palette.
The new Buckeye Leaf die is PERFECTION!! I die cut it from golden cardstock and then inked the edges and splattered on some gold paint! MMMMM.
The background piece was stenciled!!! The new stamp + stencil combo is called Print Shop – Calico!!! A perfect petite floral pattern that we can use for so many things. It's so sweet.
I stamped the sentiment onto a cream panel and then die cut it into a banner. I stamped lightly onto the banner – with the Pretty Postmarks stamps…
Okay, friends, that's it for DAY ONE of The Greetery Calico Fields Release Week! I will have three more projects tomorrow! I am so happy to be sharing these products with you. The new release will be for sale Thursday September 8th at 10am EST! Have a blessed day. XOXO
PRIZE INFORMATION! The Greetery will be giving away two $50 gift cards, To be entered to win, leave a comment on each blog for today and tomorrow! Random comments will be chosen and announced on The Greetery Blog!
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151 responses to “The Greetery – Calico Fields New Release – Day 1!”
Wanda – I am looking forward to some pumpkin spice this year – love all of your art on display with the new products – love the colors and layering – TFS
Love the cards you created for the new collection. I can’t wait to try them out.
YUMMY Beverage! I love that you used the chalkboard technique–long forgotten! Creative and cool cards, I always enjoy your take on using pretty new products! Happy Fall!
Great idea on using just the Calico stencils. It is another great option for the products. Thanks for the inspiration!
Wonderful cards today Wanda!
Love the shading on the apples!!
Such fun cards filled with wonderful details! This is an amazing release!
Beautiful cards, Wanda! I love the teacher card with that apple. Fantastic!
Super cute cards Wanda! So many artsy details added. I love that print shop calico stencil. That will be a well used stencil when I get it!!!
Love your cards! The latte one is just yummy!
These cards are so pretty!
Beautiful cards, Wanda – especially love the chalkboard card with the gingham touch behind!
Beautiful work, Wanda – I love the button you added to your buckeye! And I like your idea to use only the stencils from the calico set. Thanks for the inspiration!
I love the little button and bow that you added to the leaf card. Pretty cards!
Awesome cards, Wanda! I always look forward to your projects for The Greetery. They are just so cheerful and fun. Not to mention, usually seal the deal that I’ll be purchasing them! Looking forward to tomorrow’s post.
Wanda, I love your school-themed chalkboard card- great for welcoming teachers to a new school year.,
Wonderful teacher cards!
Oh Wanda, lovely cards! I’m esp. loving the calico look. Funny- I tho’t of you when I saw the pumpkin latte stamp!
Oh my goodness! I love how creative you are! Love the pumpkin spice card and the apple/teacher card.
I so love your style that somehow always portrays happiness and I always click on your name first in my list of emails because it’s a great way to start my day. These are awesome products! I love each and every one of my Greetery goodies.
Love your fall themed projects! Your teacher card is perfect!
Wanda, I really like the teacher card you made with the apples. All your cards are lovely!
Wanda, your cards are always so lovely. I love your style!
Adorable cards. Love how you made the chalkboard apple card. As a 5×7 cardmaker, I usually don’t get a2 background stamps, but I’m tempted to get the Calico set after seeing how versatile it is.
Love the buckeye leaf.
The stenciling on that card
is wonderful – so colorful.
thanks for sharing
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All your cards are creatively beautiful!! The pumpkin spice latte looks so yummy!!
Beautiful cards!! Love the chalkboard apple one.
Fabulous in every way! I love your search for the perfect coffee color story! Dedication!
The Teacher card is brilliant! So fun!! Love all your cards using this fun new collection!
Your cards are sooo yummy! Love each design!
Your cards convey such happiness! Love the colors of your Pumpkin spice latte card!
So pumpkin spicy sweet! I love your mug and now I’m salivating for a latte! Your chalkboard teacher card is amazing!
Fabulous cards, Wanda. That teacher card with the blackboard background is genius!
I’m always so excited to see your cards because I adore your style! These are amazing!
Oh so pretty. I sure enjoy all the ladies who show off Betsy’s new goodies; so much talent on deisplay. Thank you!
Wonderful cards, I especially like the calico background with the buckeye leaf. So many possibilities with the printshop calico.
I think I like the Calico pattern on white most of all. I love the inspiration today.
Fantastic cards! Love the coffee card, love pumpkin spice! Hope it cools down soon for you! Thanks for sharing !
Couldn’t wait to see what you did with this release! I love all your cards, especially the Buckeye one!
Beautiful cards! I love that pumpkin spice drink! Thanks for sharing.
My goodness Wanda, praying for some relief from the heat for you and the citizens all over the country! Thanks for your “extra” efforts at sharing your creative goodness with us! I love that you made a teacher card with the apples. Educators need a lot of support!
So many new and exciting things. Very excited about all these new dies, and they’re amazing.
Love that teacher cards. So cute and creative!
You always make amazing cards. These are no exception!!!
Wanda I always love your designs when the Greetery has a new release! Love all of your cards today!
Oh, how I adore your cards, Wanda! I soak up inspiration from all of your artwork. As a retired second grade teacher, your ABC card just melted my heart! It was such a delight to see the world through the eyes of my young students for thirty-five happy years. I am still in touch with several of ‘my kids’ and feel blessed to attend their weddings and baby showers! Heartfelt thanks for thinking of our dedicated, hardworking teachers. 🍎
Hoping that you will feel cool Autumn breezes very soon, Wanda!! 💗
Beautiful cards! I especially love the teacher’s card.
Beautiful cards, Wanda! Love how you used the apples for a teacher card!
Beautiful cards as always! Love the latte!
Always enjoy seeing your cards for the new releases Wanda. Your card for a teacher today is my favorite and I know most teachers would love to be the recipient of such a card. Great job.
Love the Calico stamp with the Buckeye die! That combo is so delightful and I love your colors, beautiful card.
Love all three cards! I really loves the second school themed card with the apples. It makes me wish that my kids were still young and in school just so I could make a similar card for a teacher! lol
Super delightful fall bliss!
Goodness, Wanda, these are particularly beautiful cards today. You’ve showcased these products so well. Calico Print Shop is calling me for sure.
Stay cool if you can. I’m north of Los Angeles and wondering if this heat will EVER end.
OMG did you feel like Betsy had designed this release with you in mind??? That pumpkin spice latte is gorgeous. Love the Autumn theme with the apples and calico patchwork die. There is something for everyone here. Hope it cools soon…it hasn’t effected your beautiful craftiness though. Hugs,
Wow, all your cards are super cute! Kinda hard to pick a favorite! I love the orange pops in your pumpkin spice card, the chalkboard in the Teacher Thanks card, and it is great you added the button detail in the leaf card. I know I have plenty of buttons that need to be used!
Great cards and such a fun new release!
How fun the added pumpkins next to your yummy beverage.
Great use of color and I really like the teacher card.
Such wonderful cards, Wanda! Loving this entire Fall Collection. The possibilities are endless!
you make the best cards. i love all the fun little details that you add to each one.
Wonderful cards one and all. Thanks for sharing.
Genius idea to use the apples with a chalkboard BG for a teacher card! Your samples are all so gorgeous!!
Wow! So creative and gorgeous Wanda!
As always your style is inspiring. I love the Apple Card which makes me happy!
Wanda, WELL DONE as always!
I love it all! I love fall!🍁
How perfect to use the apples on a teacher card! Love everything today>
Great cards. Love them all but the teacher card is my favorite. I love all the details you add to your cards and it was great to see the calico you made just using the stencils. Thanks for sharing and inspiring!
What a darling teacher card! All beautiful creations
These are beautiful cards, Wanda! Thank you for the wonderful inspiration!
Beautiful! I love that sentiment on the first card too! I usually write something like “wishing you a season filled with pumpkin spice and everything nice” on all my fall cards! I might have to treat myself to a stamp to do the work for me!
Beautiful Cards Wanda! Love your color combos.
Love! Love! Love!!
Love your teacher card! Thank you for sharing your talents with us.
Fab cards, love every one of them! The embossed vellum wrapped sentiment is gorgeous! The teacher card’s chalkboard is so clever and the leaf card with the calico stenciled on white is so pretty! Thanks, Wanda!
WOW! Hope it cool down for you. This was one hot humid summer in NJ. Great cards, as usual. Love the apple teacher card.
I love the pumpkin spice mug! Darling! And your teacher card is so fun!
Wonderful cards for Fall. Love the buckeye leaf.
SWOON!! Wanda, I just LOVE your BEAUTIFUL Cards!! I LOVE the different ideas of combining sets!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS Week!! ❤️
And with the grandkids back to school….. the perfect teacher card!! As usual so nicely done Wanda.
What fun cards. Great work, as always.
Very lovely cards! You always out do yourself!
Your three cards are just a lot of fun and filled with ideas to use these new products. I like how you did the “calico” card with the background left white – looks good. Thank you!
Love all of your cards, Wanda! The apple card will be great for teacher gifts!
I love your blackboard card. That is SO clever.
Beautiful cards! Love the Pumpkin Spice! Hard to believe it’s that of year already!
Such beautiful cards! Love card with the Buckeye Leaf and fabulous calico background.
What wonderful cards! Your colors and designs are always so inspirational.
Such pretty cards! I especially love the one showcasing the Warm and Wonderful set. Hmmm…I’ve been saying that a lot. It must be a set for me!
All three of your projects are amazing (as always) but the blending of products on your last card is brilliant!
OH MY, Wanda! SO FAR, this is a SUPER RELEASE! I think tomorrow, will ONLY GET BETTER! 😉 Your Pumpkin Latte looks SCRUMPTIOUS! AND your Teacher card gets an A+++! AND your Calico Card, I am SMITTEN with the Calico Print Shop & Stencil Set! The sentiment & fall leaf are a SUPER ADDITION to the little calico flowers! I am looking forward to TOMORROW to see MORE!!! I’m READY for fall too & Betsy is ushering it in BEAUTIFULLY, as are YOU!!!! 😉
Wanda, wish I could send some snow and ice your way to help with heat relief! But alas, Colorado is warm now too! Please take care.
Your cards are works of Fall art! I just love the apples on the chalkboard. The darling calico background and button adorned buckeye leaf are adorable! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Fabulous designs and sets! This is a great Autumn release.
Ohh Wanda, I simply love all your beautiful cards showcasing this lovely autumn Calico Fields Collection! Thank you for inspiring us 🙂
Pumpkin Spice Latte!!!! Love it! And what an awesome teacher card!!! Love your cards! Thank you for your inspiration and love that you share it on the Greetery!
Beautiful cards, Wanda! And I love that Buckeye Leaf!
Beautiful cards! I love how you used the apples in your cards. Great idea to make a card for teachers!
Great cards. LOVe the little pumpkin in the drink and your chalkboard technique for a teacher card!
What a sweet card for a teacher. Nice to see apples on trend!
So much to love about this release and all 3 of your cards are just the sweetest Wanda!! I’m not a coffee lover, but I sure do love your pumpkin spice latte with the sparkly whipped cream on top! And your apples just couldn’t be anymore yummy looking…I am definitely going to NEED that set! All 3 of your cards give such a nice warm feeling of Fall…I’m ready and from the sounds of your weather, you are too! Thanks for all the great inspiration!! Hugs. :0)
Fantastic teacher card and love the big leaf with the dainty flowers on your last card!
Once again, you have wowed me with your gorgeous creations.
I can’t pick a favorite – they’re all gorgeous!
These are little works of art!
Gorgeous cards! Love the new designs! Your pumpkin spice card is a fave!
Lovely projects!
Love them all, Wanda! Your cards are always so eye-catching!
Your latte is perfect. It looks so yummy. I’m so excited fall is almost here. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful cards! I especially love the apple card.
Your cards are amazing!
Love the card with the apples and chalkboard.
Fabulous card designs! I can smell the coffee! I am ready for pumpkin spice and everything nice!
Love your cards! I love how you’ve combined new products with older ones–your back-to-school card is fabulous!
Love all your cards, such an inspiration
Wanda, I’m not a pumpkin spice latte lover, but yours looks so realistic here. Love all the special details Betsy added to the set. Your apples with the chalkboard are spot on. Why do I love that buckeye leaf so much? You nailed it!
Your cards never disappoint, Wanda. THey are all so creative and lovely.
Lovely cards–I especially love the Calico print paired with the Buckeye leaf die!!
Wonderful new release! Your projects are delightful, Wanda. I especially love your pumpkin spice drink card with all the fabulous ornamentation.
Your attention to detail is so very good. Love all the layers on these fab cards.
Great cards! I love your little pumpkins on the Warm & Wonderful card. They remind me of the little candy corn-like pumpkins.
Wanda, your card using the Warm & Wonderful products from the new release is just amazing! Never mind drop the mic, drop the stamp, drop the die! It’s that good! It transports me straight to the set of a Hallmark movie! Thank you for such great inspiration! Happy fall!
I love your ABC card. I can see using a variation to make cards for my cute little grand girls in school.
Fun designs!
Everything is adorable, Wanda! That latte with the pumpkin accents and the straw is … well, the last straw! LOL How can I ever resist?
These are gorgeous’
Knowing how much you enjoy all things Fall this collection must have been so fun for you to create with. Each card is more beautiful than the next. Thank you for your inspiration.
Lovely cards! I love the pumpkin spice mug! Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful Cards!
You are so creative!
You made mw want a pumpkin spice latte… I don’t even like pumpkin spice latte!
Adding the button makes this card look even more homespun. Brilliant!
Your cards are so wonderful! I especially love the fun glass coffee cup.
The teacher card is adorable!! Great idea to use apples for teachers!!
Pumpkin spice and all things nice! Love your cards.
Wonderful cards! That last one is stunning!
I love your post Wanda! I’d love to get together and share a couple of your yummy pumpkin spice lattes! Isn’t this an amazing release?!
Love the blackboard with apples card. What a great idea for a teacher card.
Dear Wanda – I hope it’s cooler there by now for you. I love reading your comments.
Your cards are wonderful. I love the one for the teacher and that last one is superb! The cute floral background and the buckeye leaf combine to make a fantastic tableau for the Brontë quote.
Lori S in PA
Great inspiration, Wanda!
I have not tried a pumpkin spice latte but looks inviting.
Wonderful new additions of products to immerse ones self in.
Wanda, your cards are outstanding as always… thank you so much for the inspiration!
What a great release. I love the fall vibes! The apples card is so pretty! Also love the big leaf! Thanks for the inspirations!
Gorgeous cards. The leaves are so pretty.
I love how you used the short pieces of the curio cover dies to make a blackboard. How on earth do you keep track of your dies to be able to use them in unexpected ways?
Love the teacher card with the blackboard. Thanks for all do to inspire everyone.
Word dies are my favorites and the ones you used for the Pumpkin Spice and With Thanks card are so nice. Thank you for your inspiration!
Fantastic set of cards!
Great cards as always, Wanda
Love how you used the apples for a teacher card!
Absolutely charming! Especially loved the chalkboard card!
So beautiful!