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

Oct 28 2026 | By: Lea Lawson

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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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BLOG HOP INFO

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

DT Blog Hop Links:

1. Caly Person 

2. Dana Kirby

3. Dawn McVey

4. Kelly Lunceford

5. Laura Bassen

6. Laurie Willison

7. Lea Lawson

8. Melissa Phillips 

9. Wanda Guess

Greetery post: https://blog.thegreetery.com/2026/10/28/district-twelve25-shop-hop-week-3-novelties-nativities/
 

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63 Comments

Oct 28, 2026, 4:31:22 PM

Sharon L Gullikson - Your totes are really pretty, and just waiting for treats to give to your family, neighbors and friends. And the nativity is beautiful. I love the shaker aspect, too.

Oct 28, 2026, 4:27:00 PM

Magdalena Aguayo - Beautiful shaker!

Oct 28, 2026, 4:23:28 PM

kathleen dumpert - The little totes are so cute!

Oct 28, 2026, 4:11:51 PM

Pauline Godfrey - Beautiful nativity card, and the totes as so sweet! TFS

Oct 28, 2026, 3:31:05 PM

betty - This is a stunning use of the release!!! The nativity card is gorgeous with the glitter cardstock, and the totes are so sweet. The recipients will be happy to receive them.

Oct 28, 2026, 3:25:48 PM

Kathryn Bush - I love the Christmas cards and enjoy seeing what you create.

Oct 28, 2026, 3:17:01 PM

Donna Phelan - Oh My! Your Nativity card looks AHmazing--so special! And your totes are so elegant looking--love them!

Oct 28, 2026, 3:11:48 PM

Danelle Henry - These are stunning! So striking and beautiful. Thank you for the inspiration.

Oct 28, 2026, 2:58:47 PM

Karen M - Such fun examples of the release for this week. The shaker nativity is really pretty.

Oct 28, 2026, 2:55:58 PM

Carrie T - Your totes and your card are so beautiful! I can't wait to get my hands on this release!

Oct 28, 2026, 2:50:32 PM

Anne Sturgeon - The nativity scene is so wonderful, all the colors I am seeing work so well. Love the totes in both sizes. These gifts will be loved.

Oct 28, 2026, 2:36:57 PM

Sue D - I like the sparkle on the nativity card and the totes are perfect for small gifts.

Oct 28, 2026, 2:30:26 PM

Lori Spitzer - Dear Lea - I love these both SO SO SO much! Where is that patterned paper from?? It's stunning - the one for the market tote -- it has evergreen branches on it? Wowza - Could you please email me separately if you have a minute and you remember what brand it is? I think you have my email and I know you can find me via Insta, etc. Your Nativity card is a triumph - gorgeous yet serene and deep with meaning. EXCEPTIONAL WORK!!! Lori S in PA

Oct 28, 2026, 2:10:50 PM

pat phillips - Beautiful Nativity - and those cute little totes. Thank you for sharing!

Oct 28, 2026, 2:09:13 PM

Laurie Lavrack - I love how you used the nativity die set!

Oct 28, 2026, 2:02:10 PM

Mutzy Mia - I love your totes and card. Love the use of the dark color for the totes, really makes them elegant.

Oct 28, 2026, 1:59:26 PM

Jade - Amazing nativity card and adorable totes. Such a treat to see them.

Oct 28, 2026, 1:41:16 PM

Jeri - You did a lovely job with the Nativity Scene card

Oct 28, 2026, 1:38:52 PM

CBaity - Stunning Lea!

Oct 28, 2026, 1:34:28 PM

Ann Benda - Beautiful card Lea!!! A great use for patterned paper.

Oct 28, 2026, 1:26:39 PM

Amy Cooley - Wow! Your nativity scene is gorgeous! I love all the sparkle and shine. The treat bags are adorable and look like so much fun to play with.

Oct 28, 2026, 1:05:44 PM

Maria C F - Such beautiful creations.

Oct 28, 2026, 12:59:48 PM

Isabel Z - You make me want it all!

Oct 28, 2026, 12:54:45 PM

Mary Reiner - These projects are lovely. Thank you for sharing!!

Oct 28, 2026, 12:44:36 PM

Rema DeLeeuw - Thanks for the inspiration! Your projects are all so beautiful!

Oct 28, 2026, 12:41:37 PM

Barbara Whiting - I loved seeing the two sentiments on the Nativity card and I liked the paper you used for the totes, thank you!

Oct 28, 2026, 12:36:26 PM

Emma Sleppy - That shaker Nativity card is spectacular! You’re so creative!!!

Oct 28, 2026, 12:21:44 PM

Lynn S. - The paper you used is just perfect for those cute little totes!!!

Oct 28, 2026, 12:18:55 PM

garri ann - Wow! Beautiful!

Oct 28, 2026, 12:05:00 PM

Heather S. - So lovely, I am enjoying all the color variations everyone has been making with this card.

Oct 28, 2026, 12:00:12 PM

Shannon Bettis - Beautiful cards! Love the capsule nativity! And the totes are so cute! Great job!

Oct 28, 2026, 11:38:08 AM

Linda Stenzel - Your shaker Nativity is so pretty!! Love your cute totes!

Oct 28, 2026, 11:29:21 AM

Debby Lingenfelter - My favorite items of this release are the tote bags! So adorable! Debby L

Oct 28, 2026, 11:29:06 AM

Lauren Y.a - Beautiful samples!

Oct 28, 2026, 11:25:10 AM

Meghan Kennihan - I LOVE the nativity scene! Unique colors! The totes are fabulous too!

Oct 28, 2026, 11:24:14 AM

Amanda H - I am in love. I thought this week would slip right by, but you girls are selling me on everything.

Oct 28, 2026, 11:22:50 AM

Jan Metcalf - Very pretty nativity Lea! Thank you for sharing!

Oct 28, 2026, 11:21:07 AM

Wendy V - I like your shaker card and your totes. The teals with the black and gold are pretty.

Oct 28, 2026, 11:19:19 AM

Lauryne Cunningham - Everything you made is beautiful! I love the totes!

Oct 28, 2026, 10:51:33 AM

Becky Green - Lea, your work looks BEAUTIFUL!!! LOVE EVERYTHING this week!

Oct 28, 2026, 10:39:24 AM

LynnW - I love the totes made with dark prints and black and white prints.

Oct 28, 2026, 10:29:40 AM

Sandi Atkinson - I love your paper/color choices for these projects

Oct 28, 2026, 10:24:00 AM

Kathy Mc - Oh so magical, Lea! Love your nativity scene card with all the sparkle, and your totes are so cute.

Oct 28, 2026, 10:19:47 AM

Michelle W - Such pretty projects! Thank you for sharing

Oct 28, 2026, 10:06:15 AM

LaWanda Gagliardo - I love your color choice with this new collection, beautiful work!

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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