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The Greetery's District Twelve25 Week 2 - Novelties & Nativities

Oct 28 2026 | By: Lea Lawson

There is something so special about Christmas cards that tell the story of that holy night, and the Novelties & Nativities release from The Greetery does it beautifully. Filled with charming nativity scenes, heartfelt sentiments, and intricate details, this collection captures the wonder of the season in the sweetest way. I had so much fun bringing these lovely products together for today's project!

Featured Products:

  • Capsule Nativity Scene die
  • Laid Back Holiday stamp set
  • Laid Back Holiday die
  • Market Tote die
  • Market Tote Mini die

FEATURED PRODUCTS - if you love my card & would like to purchase any of the products I've used, I would love for you to shop from my links! I earn a small commission at no cost to you, allowing me to contribute to our finances. I appreciate this gesture more than words can express!

Easy step-by-step instructions:

Joy to the World card:

  • Cut & fold A2 white card base.
  • Diecut a stitched rectangle from ivory glitter cardstock, then mount to the card front with foam tape.
  • Diecut the Capsule Nativity scene, then adhere the white layer directly to the card front.
  • Create a shaker window from the top layers.
  • Sprinkle shaker mix to the middle of the card, then mount the shaker window over top.
  • Heat emboss the sentiments in Pearl Gold Sparkle.
  • Diecut each sentiment with two extra layers, then stack & glue together.
  • Mount the sentiments to the card front as shown.
  • Accent the star with a jewel to finish.

FEATURED PRODUCTS - if you love my card & would like to purchase any of the products I've used, I would love for you to shop from my links! I earn a small commission at no cost to you, allowing me to contribute to our finances. I appreciate this gesture more than words can express!

Easy step-by-step instructions:

Merry Christmas card:

  • Diecut the Market Tote pieces from patterned paper & glitter cardstock.
  • Assemble each tote as shown.
  • Heat emboss the sentiments in Pearl Gold Sparkle to white cardstock.
  • Diecut with a tag die and the coordinating die with two extra layers.
  • Stack & glue together, then adhere to the tote bags as shown.
  • Add tissue paper into the tote bags to finish.
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Giveaway:
  • Two Novelties & Nativities Bundles (graphic attached)
  • Team blog comments will be included in the drawing
  • Comment deadline is Wednesday night, 10/28 at 11:59 pm EDT. Winners announced on The Greetery blog by 9 am EDT on Thursday, 10/29

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18 Comments

Oct 28, 2026, 9:58:48 AM

Luanne Ford - Fabulous projects! I really love the new Nativity dies!

Oct 28, 2026, 9:50:17 AM

Teresa - pretty card and totes

Oct 28, 2026, 9:47:51 AM

Tonia - I'm loving everyone's unique twist on that CUTE Market Tote.

Oct 28, 2026, 9:41:01 AM

Susan Godfrey - I love seeing all the different renditions of these pry. Can’t wait to get mine and join in on the making

Oct 28, 2026, 9:35:30 AM

Denise Bryant - I love your totes and your gorgeous Nativity card! Wonderful idea to make the card into a shaker! I love the sparkle!

Oct 28, 2026, 9:31:47 AM

Susan Beauchaine - Stunning cards. Awesome totes

Oct 28, 2026, 9:19:21 AM

Melissa Johnson - Love the totes, but your NATIVITY shaker card!! Wow - such a great idea, and it would never have occurred to me - LOVE that card!

Oct 28, 2026, 9:17:48 AM

Patricia Coleman - Absolutely love your cards and adorable tote bags, Lea!!

Oct 28, 2026, 9:16:34 AM

Janalee - What a wonderful shaker card. The tote paper is wonderful, also!

Oct 28, 2026, 9:13:34 AM

Connie Dunbar - Love your nativity card. Just beautiful. Cute that you put tissue in your totes. Great project

Oct 28, 2026, 9:06:44 AM

Linda c - Beautiful shaker card, Lea. The little totes are delightful.

Oct 28, 2026, 9:03:22 AM

Sally Keagle - So beautiful and creative! Another amazing release.

Oct 28, 2026, 9:02:02 AM

Krissi - Love all the sequins on your nativity background!

Oct 28, 2026, 8:59:37 AM

kim burckhard - Beautiful nativities! Love the colors you used

Oct 28, 2026, 8:59:33 AM

Carmela Douglas Hubler - Beautiful cards!! Really love these dies!!

Oct 28, 2026, 8:29:54 AM

Connie Johanns - This weeks release is very sweet and doable. Glad the Novelties & Nativities Bundle is not too complicated. Thanks for sharing.

Oct 28, 2026, 8:17:44 AM

Sandy Suzuka - I love the Nativity shaker card you made. Just gave my grandson a shaker card and he loved it so now I want to make more! Patterned paper makes the cutest totes. A couple of embellishments and one has a gorgeous gift tote. Beautiful projects today Lea!

Oct 28, 2026, 8:12:09 AM

Lynn Cyert - I like your black totes! All your projects are lovely. Thank you.

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