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The Greetery-La Dolce Vita Collection Day 1 Introductions

July 8, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m joining The Greetery for Day 1 introductions to the most gorgeous La Dolce Vita Collection. I’m telling you…this release is outstanding!

This new release will be available to shop on Friday, July 10 at 10am EDT.
I will update this post with links as they become available.

My first card features the Citrus Fields die set. For the background I used the Checks Out A2 Border die. For the sentiment I used the Rolling Hills Bella Terra Addition stamp & die set.

This next bundle of projects feature the Something Fishy suite.
I will have a video showing these projects soon.

This first card uses the Canned die set. I added the details using the Ciao Bella Borders stamp & die set along with the Something Fishy stamp & die set for the sentiment.

This card opens up to reveal a bunch of rainbow sardines!

This little mini sardine can shaped card uses the Canned Lite die set with the Something Fishy stamp & die set for the sentiment.

I created one more card because I couldn’t stop. This one uses all the same products as above. I love how you can create such different looks with the can closed or rolled open.

Lastly, this card features the Coastal Cuttings die set. For the background I used the Cottage Tile die and for the sentiment I used the Rolling Hills Bella Terra Addition stamp & die set.

Giveaway!
The Greetery is giving away two $100 gift cards.
Leave comments along the hop for your chance to win.
Comment deadline is Thursday night, July 9th at 11:59 pm EDT.
Winners will be announced on The Greetery blog by 9 am EDT on Friday, July 10th.

Blog Hop Links:
Caly Person
Dana Kirby
Dawn McVey
Kelly Lunceford
Laura Bassen
Laurie Willison
Lea Lawson
Melissa Phillips
Wanda Guess
The Greetery Blog

XL Criss Cross Pop Art

June 30, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple more projects using the add-on XL Criss Cross Pop Art Dies. These were add-ons to the recent Pop Art Card Kit. You can check out more about that kit HERE. Although the kit itself is sold out, many of the contents are available individually.

I die cut A BUNCH of solid colored cardstock using the XL Pop Art Circles & XL Criss Cross Pop Art dies. For the card above I used a Reverse Big Bold Headlines XL EZ Strips for the sentiment. For the card below I used the CZ With Love die for the sentiment.

Here is a video showing how I created these cards.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Journal Jamboree

June 29, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the adorable Journal Jamboree stamp & die set along with the Postage Collage Cover die. For the sentiment I used one of the CZ Little Banner Basics dies.

You can check out the video of this project HERE.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Shine On Blog Hop

June 27, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp for their Shine On blog hop and featuring the Fun Fish die set along with the Firefighter Stencil on the background. For the sentiment I used Narwhal Friends.

Here is a video showing how I created this card.

GIVEAWAY!
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop.
Leave a comment for your chance to win.
Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog.

HOP ORDER:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Nina-Marie Trapani
Heather Hoffman
Suzy Plantamura
Jennifer McGuire
Cathy Zielske
Bibi Cameron
Laura Bassen
Amy Rysavy
Mindy Eggen
Barb Engler
Kim Hamilton
Mary Reiner
Maura Hibbitts
Bonnie Crane

Shine On Release

June 24, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of projects using the fun, new Shine On Release at Simon Says Stamp.

SSS-Presto Pop, Quirky Daisies, Dewdrop Daisy, Blooming Flower

My first project uses the Presto Pop Embossing Folder for the background. I die cut a vellum circle using one of the Nested Circle Frames dies. For the blooms I used the Quirky Daisies & Dewdrop Daisy dies. For the sentiment I used the Blooming Flower die set with Matte Gold and vellum.

SSS-Dancing Meadows, Flourish Beautiful Butterfly, Cottagecore

My second card features the Dancing Meadows Cover Die. I blended color on the blooms and foliage using Pawsitively Saturated Inks. I added a butterfly using the Flourish Beautiful Butterfly. For the sentiment I used the Cottagecore stamp & die set.

You can check out a walk through of the new Shine On release HERE!
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Pop Art Card Kit

June 23, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing these projects over on the Simon Says Stamp blog using the Pop Art Card Kit.

You can check out the video HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Gorgeous Hydrangeas

June 9, 2026

Hi there! The other day I shared this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the Gorgeous Hydrangeas set.

You can check out the video of this project HERE.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Let’s Celebrate

May 31, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a cute, little celebration card featuring several of the fable critter dies. I used the Fable Elephant, Giraffe, Bear & Mouse dies. I blended a subtle rosy cheek on each and also used the Cap and Gown die set to add a graduation cap to the elephant & bear.

SSS-Fable, Elephant, Giraffe, Bear & Mouse, CZ Big Old Birthday, Cap and Gown

For the background I trimmed some solid colored cardstock to make a happy rainbow burst. I didn’t use a die or anything for that. I just kinda eyeballed it and hoped for the best:) I did use an hill die for the ground. For sentiment I used the CZ Big Old Birthday set.

If you took off the grad caps this could be a cute birthday card, too!
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Always There Release Blog Hop

May 29, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp for their Always There Release Blog Hop!

SSS-Dewpierce Butterfly, Sunblush Flowers, CZ Classic Friendship

I have two cards to share using several stamp & die sets from the new release. My first card features the Willoweave die on the background. I added a frame using the A2 Notched Rectangles dies.

SSS-Willowweave Plate, Luna Flower, CZ Inside Greetings 1

For the bloom I used the new Luna Flower die and for the sentiment I used the CZ Inside Greetings 1 stamp & die set. For the bloom, I die cut with Apricot cardstock and blended a little Mandarin ink on the petals.

My second card features another frame using the A2 Notched Rectangles dies.

For the die cuts I used the Dewpierce Butterfly & Sunblush Flowers. For the sentiment I used the CZ Classic Friendship stamp & die set.

Follow along the hop for more amazing inspiration!
HOP ORDER:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Nina-Marie Trapani
Heather Hoffman
Cathy Zielske
Laura Bassen←you are here!
Suzy Plantamura
Amy Rysavy
Mindy Eggen
Cheiron Brandon
Lea Lawson
Barb Engler
Yana Smakula
Heejung Hunsberger
Kristin Sluhan
Susan Valle

The Greetery-Hey Honey, It’s Summer!

May 28, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m joining The Greetery to introduce a new mini release called Hey Honey, It’s Summer!
This is such a cute, little release filled with some new additions to the Hey Honeycomb series.

The Greetery-Making Waves Stencil & Die, Hey Honeycomb Crab Die

For my first project I used the Making Waves Stencil & Die with Bluebell & Capri ink. I used Hey Honeycomb Crab Die with Poppy & Cranberry cardstock and added a honeycomb from the Honeycomb Balls Tricolor Tropics. For the sentiment I used the Hey Honeycomb Summer Sentiments Stamp Set and die cut it using the Happy Submarine Die.

This next card features the Hey Honeycomb Seahorse Die with another honeycomb from the Honeycomb Balls Tricolor Tropics set. For the background I used the Making Waves Embossing Folder with Sea Glass cardstock and blended Juniper ink around the edges.

The Greetery-Hey Honeycomb Seahorse Die, Making Waves Embossing Folder, Honeycomb Balls Tricolor Tropics

I embossed another sentiment from the Hey Honeycomb Summer Sentiments Stamp Set and die cut it using the Happy Submarine Die.

Here is a video showing how I created these projects.

Giveaway!
The Greetery is giving away two product bundles containing all of the products in the Hey Honey, It’s Summer Mini Release.
Leave comments along the hop for your chance to win!
Comment deadline is Thursday night, May 28th at 11:59pm EDT.
Winners will be announced on The Greetery blog at 7am EDT on Friday, May 29th.

Blog Hop Links:
Caly Person
Dana Kirby
Dawn McVey
Kelly Lunceford
Laura Bassen
Laurie Willison
Lea Lawson
Melissa Phillips
Wanda Guess
The Greetery Blog