The Greetery

The Greetery: Pretty & Postal with the Love Letters Collection

I’m so excited to finally share with you the The Greetery January release called Love Letters Collection.

For this project, I primarily used the Signed & Sealed With A Kiss, Signed & Sealed, and Pretty Postmarks stamps and dies. I stamped several flourishes from Signed & Sealed With a Kiss using Altenew inks. The leaves were stamped in Forest Glades and Evergreen inks and the florals were stamped with Cloudy Sky and Nimbus inks. I used the matching dies to die cut all the images.

The envelope is from Signed & Sealed and I stamped it with LF Pizza Crust ink and Victorian Velvet distress oxide ink. I gently ink blended it with Tea Dye distress oxide ink a light tint. The dies for this set cuts a slit to create an envelope opening where I can position my floral arrangement blooming out of the envelope! I gave the envelope a little extra interest by stamping the sentiment and some postal markings.

I used the images from Pretty Postmarks to create a soft background with a random arrangement. I used again the same colors that were prominent in my stamped images.ย  I die cut it with the smaller frame in Postal Frames and inlaid it back with dimension. I added the envelope arrangement at a tilt with foam tape to complete this card!

This next card once again features stamped images fromย Signed & Sealed With A Kiss and Signed & Sealed. This time around, I wanted to arrange the florals differently, so I had it reaching towards the envelope focal point from opposite corners of the card.

My envelope was stamped in a dark brown ink and then ink blended with Vintage Photo distress oxide ink. The liner of the envelope is stamped in Stormy Sky distress oxide ink.ย The leaves were stamped in Forest Glades and Evergreen inks and the florals were stamped with Coral Berry and Ruby Redย inks. I love the pops of bright pink flower against the muted blue!

In the same corners the foliage grew, I also ink blended them with Stormy Sky distress oxide inks. This time the sentiment gets to have it’s own die cut to help it stand out amongst all the business in the background. This little sign is part of the Signed & Sealed stamp. The sentiment in two part, so I was able to stamp it in different colors. I lightly blended the edge of the sign with Vintage Photo distress oxide ink and added it right over the envelope with foam tape.

I hope you enjoy today’s projects!ย Be sure to stop byย The Greetery blogย and the blogs from the inspiration team designers below for more inspiration. See you tomorrow for part 2!

Kay Millerย โ—ย Laurie Willisonย โ—ย Dawn McVey
Heather Nicholsย โ—ย 
Keeway Tsaoย โ—ย Angelica Conrad
Lizzie Jonesย โ—ย Kelly Luncefordย โ—ย Wanda Guessย โ—ย Norine Borys

147 comments

  1. Beautiful cards as always.

  2. Iโ€™m so glad this blog hop let me to your blog. It is such a lovely website and your projects are gorgeous.

  3. You have created the most wonderful backgrounds for your cards. I have never seen a release like this, where absolutely everything coordinates perfectly together to create all these cards. I want it all.

  4. Oh, these cards are forcing me to add Signed and Sealed to my list!

  5. Beautiful! I’m especially drawn to the soft background with Pretty Postmarks. Thanks for sharing your lovely creations!

  6. Love the way you created the thank you card!

  7. Pretty cards Keeway! Your subdued color palette card is my favorite today!

  8. Oh my word, these cards are true works of he-art! Stunning!!!

  9. Wow! My favorite products by one of my favorite designers-Keeway! You always bring something special and inspiring. These examples of Betsy’s new release are no exception to that! I look forward to the rest of the release and your beautiful projects. Thank you!!!

  10. Your cards are stunning! Especially love the text stamped in the background!

  11. So very pretty! This release has so many great products. Looking forward to shopping.

  12. The hints of color in the corners is just beautiful and subtle. Sigh.

  13. You never cease to amaze me!

  14. Such gorgeous cards. They just are stunning!

  15. I love both of these cards,

  16. These are so elegant looking with the gold . So pretty

  17. Absolutely gorgeous! I love how you stamped the background panel on the first card! Beautifully showcased !

  18. Beautiful cards… so elegant and feminine.

  19. Got my eyes on the Signed & Sealed collection – cards as lovely as yours is why! ๐Ÿ™‚

  20. Love your cards! I canโ€™t wait to get these stamps and create!

  21. Beautifully crafted cards, love the designs!

  22. Your cards are always gorgeous.

  23. Your cards are beautiful, Keeway!

  24. Beautiful cards!

  25. Beautiful, beautiful cards Kee-way!! This collection just totally warms my heart! :0)

  26. The colours of that first one!! <3 Such a lovely collage style, while keeping it so clean too!

  27. Beautiful cards, Keeway.

  28. Such lovely cards, Keeway! Your color palette and beautiful backgrounds show off Betsyโ€™s beautiful stamps and dies perfectly! So inspiring!

  29. Your cards are so pretty! Love how you used these new products!

  30. Beautiful cards!!!

  31. Just beautiful! I always love BLUE mixed in with Valentine Colors!

  32. Your cards are little works of art.

  33. The envelope liner stamps are just so perfect – I can’t resist!!

  34. I too love the bright pops of the pink flowers Keeway! And love how you used the sentiments for a loose background on the first look! Always fun to see what you have created, you inspire me!

  35. What an amazing background on your first card that really showcases the focal love letter arrangement! My favorite is your vivid blue background making your love letter jump right off the page. So very pretty!

  36. Great looking cards, Betsy sure knows how to provide you with great tools. Good job!

  37. I love the look of the background on the first card – lovely! That envelope on the second card is so darling. Thank you!

  38. Love your beautiful creations. Thanks for sharing!

  39. Beautiful cards! Your backgrounds are absolutely lovely!

  40. I LOVE YOUR COLORS and the way you did all the stamping and layers! GORGEOUS!

  41. Absolutely love all the soft colors. Beautiful!

  42. Beautiful beautiful beautiful. I love the soft backgrounds you created.

  43. Your cards and your coloring are beautiful.

  44. Youโ€™re amazing Keeway! Achieving two different styles and feel with such beauty! I always look forward to your ink blending and your cards again, are stunning!

  45. Beautiful!

  46. These cards are soooo beautiful!! Love them ๐Ÿ™‚

  47. Your backgrounds and color choices are amazing!

  48. Your cards are so vibrant! I love your ink blending on them.

  49. Your cards are always a delight, Keeway! I love your background designs with these beautiful new stamps ๐Ÿ™‚

  50. Your cards are beautiful! Love the script-y background on the first card! Pretty color combos, too!

  51. Stunning cards, Keeway!

  52. Oh, so beautiful!! I adore the scripty sentiments in the background on the first card. I love the blended background on the second card that coordinates so well with the patterned env liner.
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

  53. The first card blew me away, then I saw the second one. I love your style, Keeway! The soft sponging and beautiful color choices are exquisite!

  54. I love your cards. Iโ€™m really looking forward to this release.

  55. Thank you for showing us those little scripty stamps – so charming!

  56. Sigh, everything is so beautiful.

  57. LOVE your colors and the use of the dainty script in the background! Your cards are absolutely gorgeous!!

  58. Lovely cards and designs!

  59. Love your cards!! The little envelope is simply adorable.

  60. I’m always excited when I get to see your creations. I think you showcased this release for today in such a beautiful way. Love your use of colors and design.

  61. Your cards are wonderful! I can’t figure out which is my favorite!

  62. Beautiful cards! Especially love your color blending techniques! I’m learning ๐Ÿ™‚

  63. Gorgeous cards! I especially love the one with the beautiful stamped background you created!

  64. Your cards are so beautiful. It’s a tough call but I think the thank you card is my favorite because I love the background you created. Thanks for the inspiration!

  65. Love your beautiful cards!

  66. Beautiful cards! I especially loved the card with the blue, sponged background.

  67. Your cards are stunning! Beautiful color palette!

  68. I love all your designs! Beautiful!

  69. Love your creations, Keeway! Your cards have such a nice light and airy sense to them, like fresh air. Thanks for your inspirations!

  70. Beautiful cards, the colors, layouts, everything!

  71. Your cards are wonderful. I love the colors and the styles and I love that Signed & Sealed With a Kiss stamps & die set.

  72. You have such an artistic flare.

  73. Such pretty cards, Keeway!! Lovely soft backgrounds!!

  74. ‘Just A Note’ to say your cards are awesome!

  75. These are absolutely beautiful!

  76. Love the dark brown stamped envelope.
    The leaves under and over it gives so much
    depth to the card. Fantastic. thanks for
    sharing. txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

  77. Such gorgeous designs! These are all works of art.

  78. You have such an eye for design.

  79. These are beautiful! Love the ink blending!

  80. You do such amazing work! Love your colour palette and your designs. Thanks for inspiring us!

  81. Lovely Valentine cards!
    Carol bu

  82. Signed and sealed stamps and dies are great. Your cards are beautiful. thank you

  83. Wow! These are gorgeous! The card you made with the blue looks so tropical to me!

  84. Absolutely stunning cards!

  85. Both cards are gorgeous!

  86. Loving the DTโ€™s projects – so beautiful. Amazing products by Betsy … I have been SO excited for this release! Thank you for inspiring us all.

  87. Gorgeous cards and a beautiful new release. Thank you for the inspiration. Happy New Year!

  88. Gorgeous cards!

  89. OMG your cards are gorgeous! What a wonderful release!

  90. Gorgeous cards! Lovely.

  91. very pretty Keeway! Your work is always beautifully done, always attention to details.!!

  92. Your cards are so pretty Keeway! I especially love the first one and how you used that script stamp and the soft colors.

  93. Gorgeous colors and backgrounds!

  94. Love how you used the pretty leaves in your cards!

  95. Beautiful!

  96. SO very pretty!

  97. So soft and feminine! I love the script type used as a background on the first one. The ink blending in the background on the second one is subtle & a beautiful background for the envelope and flowers to stand up against.

  98. Your cards are so beautiful. I think the first one was my favorite. I love how you created the backdrop to the envelope and all the detail you put in. Great inspiration and great release!

  99. So pretty! I can’t wait to see more!

  100. Beautiful work.

  101. Lovely use of this new release! Stunning images!!!

  102. Beautiful cards! I especially like the background created with the script and stamps!

  103. Your color combos are really gorgeous. I really like these new products.

  104. So pretty, Keeway!

  105. I just love your cards. Especially the blue flowers. They are so springy

  106. Keeway, I was definitely impressed with your first card and kept reading to see what other beauties you created. Your second card with foliage โ€œgrowingโ€ from opposite corners and the pops of pink is fabulous.

  107. Beautiful arrangements on all the cards!!

  108. I love the blue color palette!

  109. Very pretty cards and lovely choice of colors.

  110. Love your cards. Anyone would be thrilled to receive such beauty.

  111. Great inspiration. Love seeing all the ways to use the postal stamps and envelope.

  112. Beautiful cards and I love the new stamps and dies!!

  113. Lovely cards. The little blue flowers are beautiful.

  114. I absolutely love this collection!

  115. Your cards remind me of old fashioned ‘hankies’ in the coloring you used. So pretty.

  116. Hi Keeway ๐Ÿ™‚ Love the depth you achieved with these cards!!! Nice work! Thanks for inspiring me ๐Ÿ™‚

  117. Beautiful cards Keeway!

  118. Just beautiful! Really loving these pretty postal designs!

  119. Keeway, I am LOVING the backgrounds you created on both of these cards – wow! Both cards are stunning!

  120. Gorgeous cards! Love all the details you add.

  121. Beautiful! So many great details!

  122. Simply stunning creations! I love how beautiful they all are!

  123. These cards are both so pretty! I love the background you created in the first card.

  124. I really enjoy how you use shading to enhance the corners of your card and then again on the envelope. Such pretty creations, you make!!

  125. Beautiful little flowers & envelopes!

  126. I love the pops of red! Your cards are always amazing!

  127. SO LOVELY!!! AND your choice of colors are WONDERFUL!!! ;)<3

  128. I love the colors you used on these elegant cards!

  129. Gorgeous cards!! Love how you have the flowers coming out of the envelopes!!

  130. Oh so pretty! Love your sweet style. Thanks for the inspiration. ๐Ÿ˜€

  131. Wonderful Cards!

  132. Love your take on the new products and a big fan of the color blue! Thanks for inspiring me.

  133. Oh, these look amazing! I am just in love with this collection. I didn’t think I would be, but seeing projects like yours has done it for me!

  134. So pretty in all the blues! Every card is lovely!

  135. Your cards are stunning! Seriously, how much fun it must be to create with Betsy’s new designs! I’m drooling!

  136. Lovely cards! The delicate colors and built-up layers show off the versatility of these new sets.

  137. Your cards are so lovely!! I love the shading, the colors and all your pretty layers!! GREAT Design!!

  138. Wow, so beautiful.

  139. Love your cards, especially the envelope with the blue flowers from the Pretty Postmark set.

  140. Love the color palettes and card composition. I especially how you tied the background and the envelope liner together on the last card.

  141. Your cards are so fresh and lovely! Beautiful!

  142. What a treat for some lucky recipient !

  143. Beautiful!! Love the sweet colors and designs you used with this release!

  144. Keeway, this release can be used in so many ways, right?!? From a vintage look to something more fresh and almost tropical, you have done beautiful work!!

  145. Gorgeous cards! I love the light and delicate colors and designs – amazing!