FSF23- Let's Hang

First of all, I want to start out by apologizing if you are having any problems with my blog...whether it be viewing or commenting. Blogger is apparently having issues AGAIN, and I am one of the lucky ones that has been affected. I had to switch back to Internet Explorer just to get this posted!!
Since it is Friday, it is time for Forgotten Stamp Friday. If you aren't familiar with this challenge, it is a personal challenge that I have posed to myself to make me use some of my uninked, unused, and neglected stamps. The only rule is that it has to have been uninked or owned for 6 months. Digi images count, as well...we tend to collect those, and then never use them, too! If you decide to play along, just be sure to enter your name in the Mr. Linky, and when uploading to an online gallery, use the keyword...FSF23.

For my card today, I used a previously released Digital(and now part of the Creeper Kit) stamp, Jack. He is from The Greeting Farm, and you just HAVE to love him. I was in LOVE with the color combo and paper from my previous day's card, so I couldn't resist using him for Jack, too. He was printed on an X-Press It Blending card, and then colored with my Copics. I used more of the MME Lime Twist Out of the Blue paper. It was paired with Basic Grey, Night of Navy, and Crushed Curry. I used MFT ribbon, spiral clip from Creative Express, and Michael's brads.
Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and I can't wait to see if you play along!

RCC4-Inspirational Ribbon Cupcakes

Hey everyone, and welcome to this week's Ribbon Carousel Crew Challenge!!! I am LOVING this week's challenge, so much so, I made two cards for it!! You can see the other one in my post above this one! Ready to start? Here ya go!!

I love cupcakes... but ribbon cupcakes? Why not? As soon as we saw this pic on Pinterest, it just had to be an inspiration for one of our challenges.

Those juicy intense colors scream Spring! We've added LOTS of ribbon, seam binding and twine over on the RibbonCarousel.com store.

This week we have a sponsor: Our very own Sparkle Smith, owner of Sparkle Creations is offering one lucky participant, to be chosen by Random.org, Cupcake Ruby!

For my card tonight, I started by using the gorgeous Wild Sprout-Elena from The Greeting Farm. I stamped her on an X-Press it Blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. She was layered with Blue Raspberry, Lemon Drop, and Rose Red card stock. I then used some Happily Lost paper from Lilybee Designs. My hearts were cut out using the MFT Hearts a Plenty Die-namics, and I used some YUMMY Divine Twine with my button. I had to use some more of that YUMMY ruffled ribbon...I just love it!
Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and I can't wait to see what you create for this challenge!!

TGF- Desgner's Spotlight!

I am in this week's Designer Spotlight here at The Greeting Farm blog, so be sure to head on over there to learn a bit more about me, and how I got where I am...so to speak!! I also have full details about my card.....

Thanks for stopping by!!!

TGF Release Day HOP!!

HELLO and WELCOME to our MAY release at The Greeting Farm!


We have LOTS to be excited about today as we have a NEW contest, NEW line of stamps now available for purchase in the store, and a NEW Guest Designer-me!!


And now, it's time to welcome the following new characters to the TGF LINE!

Splotchy Background

HOO loves you?

Creeper Abbey

&
WS Elena

We have another HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT for you today. Announcing our 2nd annual "CARDS FOR A CAUSE" event!


Last year you really brought us to tears and smiles on our faces with our 1st card drive. Due to it's success, we are rallying the troops again for a 2nd one and well, we're making it ANNUAL!


This year, we were moved beyond measure with so many emotions for the people of Japan as we watched live video of the earthquakes and tsunami that devastated so many people on March 11, 2011. It broke my heart to see videos of families in shelters, children looking terrified and not understanding what happened. Some of those families lost everything and when our loyal TGF customer Natalie Shaw emailed me a link to a school that we could send in handmade encouragement cards for children, we knew this was going to be something TGF wanted to be involved in! Our images are PERFECT to cheer up a child and we really hope you will play along!


Please view the tabbed page on the TGF Blog entitled "Cards for a Cause" for all the information on how YOU can help...and possibly, WIN some serious loot from TGF! PLEASE JOIN US!


As for 'loot' today, well, you know the drill! ONE lucky commenter who completes the hop and comes back to the TGF Blog to leave a comment will be drawn to WIN the ENTIRE May Release!


For my card tonight, since I hadn't used her yet, I decided to use the SUPER CUTE new Wild Sprout, Elena!! She is SUPER cute, and would be PERFECT for a teenage or young girl's birthday, or whatever you want!! She was stamped on an X-Press It blending card, and then colored with my Copics. I then layered her, using my Cuttlebug and Circle Nesties, with Taken With teal and Rose Red. My paper is form the MME Stella & Rose Gertie paper. My ribbon is from MFT, and my spiral clip is from Creative Express. I used SU punches to make my sentiment panel.

Without any further adieu, here is the order of our Farmers' BLOG HOP for release day:

Jessie-you are here!!

Tanya

Emma

Buttercup

Sari

Jessica

back to TGF Blog

You will have until 11:59 pm CST TONIGHT to comment and become a follower and we will happily announce the winner tomorrow morning on the TGF Blog!

GOOD LUCK, ENJOY and HAPPY RELEASE DAY, everyone!!!

A Creeper Birthday

Tonight is our final night of peeks for The Greeting Farm, and I am having SO MUCH FUN with this month's sets!! I know I don't get to play with their stuff much, but it makes me SO HAPPY when I do!! I mean, seriously, SHE'S SO CUTE!!!!

Half of the designers are showing off the new WS Elena set, tonight, and the other half....including me, are showing off the new Creeper Abbey.....I LOVE HER!! Creepers have GOT to be my favorite of all the TGF stamps, so I was BOUNCING off the walls when I opened her!!

I started my card by stamping my Abbey on a X-Press It blending card, and then I colored her with my Copics. She was then layered with Blue Raspberry, Lemon Drop(both MFT), and Rose Red(SU). My paper is from the LilyBee Designs Happily Lost pack. My ribbons are both from MFT, my brads are from Michael's, and my spiral clip is from Creative Express.

"Don't forget to join us starting at 12:01 am CST TOMORROW on the TGF BLOG and on all the DT members' Blogs for our MAY RELEASE and DT blog hop! The winner of the Blog hop tomorrow will take home the ENTIRE MAY RELEASE...that's a prize pack valued at $48!!! Also, don't be a stranger to our FACEBOOK page for more fun, and also check out all the deets on how YOU can be a part of TGF's 2nd annual "Cards for a Cause" contest!

There's a LOT sprouting up here on the Farm for May...so excited for you to join us!"

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!

TGF Preview's Day 2- Spotchy Background

"Welcome back for our 2nd day of previews for The Greeting Farm's MAY Release! No, that's not your eyes and you don't need to adjust your computer screen. You are DEFINITELY seein' somethin' SPLOTCHY on the Farm!

We are trying something NEW this month...and it's the FIRST 'background' stamp that TGF has ever released. If all goes well, we are hoping to coordinate this set with something SUPER FRESH and NEW coming this summer...so stay TUNED! For now, I introduce you to our "SPLOTCHY BACKGROUND stamp set", which will be released on May 1st along with Hoo Loves You and the stamps we have yet to show you (wink wink ;)


For my card tonight, I stamped my new Splotchy Background with Taken With Teal ink on GP white. I then stamped my Anya from the Rain, Snow, Shine set on an X-Press It blending card, and colored her with my Copics. I used DP from Lilybee Designs, and MME. My sentiment is from the TGF Butterfly Wishes set, and I used a ribbon slide die to cut it out. My ribbon is from SU, and my brads are from Michael's.

Be sure to visit the TGF Blog and also the Farm Fresh Challenge blog as we are excited to have some of our challenge DT girls playing along with Farmer previews today, and of COURSE there just might be a set laying around to GIVE AWAY! All the deets are on the TGF Blog-see you there!"

Hoo Hoo!! I've Got a Secret!!

*** Please scroll down just a smidge for my There She Goes post, thanks!!***

A few month's ago, my dear sweet friend, Jessica Diedrich, asked if I would like to be a guest designer for The Greeting Farm....and of course I said HECK YES!!! I LOVE TGF, and don't get to play with their stamps NEARLY enough, so I JUMPED at the change to play along!! If you are new to my blog, WELCOME!! I am SO HAPPY to see you here!! Well, let's get too it....there is some CUTENESS to be seen!!!

"It has been a while now since The Greeting Farm released an animal set, and we are adding to our super cute collection of forest friends today with "HOO LOVES YOU?!" We think owls have been a real 'hoot' lately around blog land and well, you are going to LOVE Marie's fun and creative take on these cute creatures!

"Hoo Loves YOU?" features three adorable owls in different whimsical patterns and is one of several new releases at TGF this coming month! If you're a newsletter subscriber, you've already seen the amazing previews and we are thrilled to finally be showing you just how very CRAFTY you can get with them!

Our MAY release will go live at 12:01 am CST May 1st in the TGF store and you'll definitely want to come visit us for our DT Blog hop *AND* the reveal of our 2nd annual "Cards for a Cause" drive. There will be lots of fun and PRIZES and you can join us in a heart-warming cause as well. See you THERE!


For my card tonight, I stamped my SUPAH CUTE owl on a X-Press It Blending Card, and then colored him with my Copics...so FUN!! I layered his with Regal Rose, and Close To Cocoa, and paired that with some YUMMY MME Stella and Rose Hazel paper. My sketch is a Sweet Stop Sketch. I used the MFT Rounded Banner Die-namic, MFT ribbon, a creative Express spiral clip, and some Michael's brads.

Well, that is it for me, for now, be sure to stop by the TGF BLOG and see how YOU can win a "HOO loves you" set! See you back here tomorrow for another he fun resumes tomorrow as we have ANOTHER fun preview to show you and some of our Challenge DT girls will be joining us for this one! Thanks for stopping by!"

Forgotten Stamp Friday-Week 18

Hey everyone, and welcome to Forgotten Stamp Friday!! Not familiar with this challenge...well, you should be!! Every week, I challenge myself, and all of you, to make a card using your poor, lonely, dusty, unused, forgotten stamps. I feel guilty with the sheer VOLUME of stamps that I own in comparison to what I ACTUALLY use, so this challenge is one that helps me to ease my guilt a little. There are NO rules, just that you
a)PLAY ALONG
b) use a stamp that is either unused or owned and un-inked for 6 months
c) come back and add yourself to the linky thingy so I can see what you've done
d) be sure if you upload to SCS, that you use the keyword FSF18...that way I can find you!!

For my card tonight, I used a stamp I got from The Greeting Farm a LONG time ago, and I have NEVER used it...EEEKS...she is so CUTE!! She, part of the Miss Anya Dressy set, was stamped on an X-Press It Blending card, and then colored with my Copics. I then layered her with Red Hot and Pacific Point. My DP is old SU, and all my ribbons are from there as well. I used the Anya Says set for my sentiment.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!! Don't forget to add yourself to my linky thingy.

Great Things Sketch...

Hey everyone!! While I was in Georgia, stamping with my girls, I decided to play around with some of Jess' stamps from The Greeting Farm. I just LOVE these cutesy little stamps!!

My image is from the Little Dreamer set, and I stamped her on a piece of Cryogen White paper. I then colored her with my Copics, and layered her with Ripe Avocado, Spring Rain, and Red Hot. My DP is from the SU Summer Picnic pack, and I used SU ribbons. My buttons are a mix of SU and MFT, and I added some Maraschino Twine, which I purchased from MFT. My sketch is from the Stamping 411: Saturday Sketch Challenge.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by!!

Forgotten Stamp Friday-Week 5

Hey everyone, welcome back to my blog!! It is time for my Forgotten Stamp Friday challenge!! As some of you might have seen, I started a little "personal" challenge called- Forgotten Stamp Friday!! Basically, I am challenging myself, and YOU, to use some of those poor, dusty, neglected, forgotten stamps from your collection!! I have created my own "keyword", this week's is FSF05. Last week, I had three people play along!! Thanks to: Wanda, Kecia, and Teresa!! The only rule is to use a stamp set that hasn't been used in at least 6 months.

For my card tonight, I decided to play along in the Farm Fresh Friday challenge, as well. It is a sketch being hosted by Mercy, and you know I LOVE me some Mercy and a sketch!! I started by stamping my Flutter Anya stamp on an MFT Perfect Panel. I then colored her with my Copics. She was then layered with Berrylicious and Regal Rose. I added a tiny bit of glitter to her hearts, but I have a sucky camera, so you can't really see it, lol. For my paper, I used My Mind's Eye Fine and Dandy. I cut a strip of flowers out with my Flower Border Die-namics.

For my sentiment, from the Anya Says set, I used the Hearts a Plenty Die-namic, and an SU punch. My brads are from Michael's, and my ribbon is from both MFT and SU.

Well, that is it for me for now!! I can't wait to see if you play along!! Be sure to use the keyword FSF05, or come back here and leave me a link in the comments!! There is no time limit, just be sure to use the right keyword, and have FUN!! Have a great day!!

Greeting Farm HOP!!

It is the Greeting Farm's 2yr anniversary hop today!! Happy Anniversary!! I own a few of their stamps, but I just never get a chance to use them, so when I saw the post on Jessica Diedrich's blog about the hop, I jumped on it!! To get started, head to the TGF blog for a list of the participants since there are so many we are all just linking back there!!

Remember, there are PRIZES, too!@! TGF is giving away THREE sets of the ENTIRE release to three random commenters WHO ARE PARTICIPATING in tonight's hop. In addition, there are FIVE Cupcake Anya digis up for grabs to random commenters whether or NOT they participated...so get out there and see everyone's AWESOME creations and they will announce the winners on TUESDAY's post. You have until Monday, August 2nd at 8pm CST to comment!

For my card, I used one of the girls from the Rain, Snow, and Shine set. . She was layered with Old Olive. I used some squares of Georgia Peach DP, too. Isn't she the cutest!!
Well, I am keeping this short due to the sheer volume of participants!! Thanks and have great day!

Crazy 4 Challenges-Kraft Base

It's Saturday-ish, so it is time for another Crazy 4 Challenges challenge. This week's challenge was to use a Kraft base on your card. I figured this would be an easy one, til I got into the drawer where I keep my Kraft card stock, and realized I am just about out......YIKES!! I don't use it often, but I hate being out of something!! Be sure to head over to the C4C blog to see all the details about his week's challenge. We are being sponsored by The Greeting Farm this month, so I was anxious to use some of their stamps that I have started collecting.

The stamps I used today is from the Hope and Grace collection, called Sing. I stamped it on an MFT Perfect Panel and then colored it with my Copics. I layered it with Kraft. My DP is from the Bella Rose collection, and I also used Riding Hood Red and Kiwi Kiss card stock. My ribbons and brads are from SU, and my spiral clip from Amazon.
Well, that is it for me now!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!! Be sure to see what my other crazy girls have come up with for this challenge!!

Crazy 4 Challenges-Texture!!

Welcome to this week's Crazy 4 Challenges challenge. This week's challenge was to use texture, at least three different kinds. For my card, I used textured DP, I embossed the white layer with my Cuttlebug, and I used corduroy buttons. if you really wanted to get particular, I also used ribbon...what can I say, I'm an overachiever!!LOL!!

I used my 80's Anya, from The Greeting Farm, and colored her with Copics. My CS is Rockabilly DSP, Riding Hood Red and Kiwi Kiss from SU, MFT Perfect Panel and Black from MFT, and Gina K. White. My ribbons and buttons are all from SU.
Well, that is it for me now!! Be sure to head on over to the C4C blog to see what the other girls have created!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!

Crazy 4 Challenges- Lollipops!!

Hey everyone, and welcome to another Crazy 4 Challenges challenge!! This week's challenge was hosted by the SUPAH talented Lori, and did I mention how darn sweet she is?? Her challenge was to make a card using a lollipop. Since this month's sponsor is The Greeting Farm, I decided to use the super cute Lolli Anya stamp. She is SO CUTE!!

I stamped her on an MFT Perfect Panel and then colored her with my Copics. I had originally made this card for LAST week's challenge, then realized that I needed a lollipop card for this week, so it is ALL pink again!! I used Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, and Rose Red. My white is from Gina K., and the DP is retired SU. All my ribbons are from SU, as well as my punches, and the spiral clips were bought online. My brads came from Michael's.
Well, that is it for me now!! Be sure to head to the C4C blog to see what the other girls have created, and check out the challenge!! Have a great day!!

Crazy 4 Challenges- PINK!!

****Here is a link to my sale thread, things are selling fast so be sure to head over to see what is left!!****


Hey everyone, hope you had a wonderful week!! Besides the weather, mine has been pretty good!! I got a ton of stamping done, and got to hang out with my favorite people, so all is well!
My card today is for this week's Crazy 4 Challenges challenge, to use pink. I am LOVING this month's second sponsor, The Greeting Farm. It doesn't hurt that I spent the weekend with Jess, Mercy and Pam who all work or have worked for TGF...they have ALL the stamps and I was able to chose what I wanted!! I even broke down and placed my first order which arrived lightening fast!! For my card today, I used the super cute Ruby image. I just love her cutesy little hair and outfit. I will tell you though, it is a real challenge to color these girls...but I think I did okay!!

She was stamped on an MFT Perfect Panel and colored with my Copics. My DP is from the Sweet Always DP pack and was paired with Regal Rose and Rose Red. My brads are from SU, as well as my ribbon.
Well, that is it for me now. Be sure to check out what the other C4C girls have created for today's challenge....I am sure they are FABULOUS!!

FS127 Butterfly Wishes

So, I don't normally use the same DP two days in a row, but today I just couldn't help it!! When I saw this card by this week's Featured Stamper, I just had to use it again!! This week's FS is Kelly, aka schirmcat, and she is a super cute and talented stamper!! She always leaves the nicest comments, and I love her style!! For my card, I used the new Butterfly Wishes set from the Greeting Farm. It was designed by my girl Jessica, and I just LOVE it!! For my card, I changed the image, changed from an apple to a butterfly, did white not cream, added layers and piercing, and changed the embellishments. Basically, same layout different everything else!! I stamped my sentiment with Memento Tuxedo Black on Gina K. White and then layered it with Riding Hood Red. The base is also RHR, then layered with Pink Pirouette, and Gina K. White. The DP is from the Bella Rose pack from SU, which is sadly retired. All my buttons are SU as well, the white is from the Latte collection and the rest were from the Bouquet collection. The butterfly was cut out with my SU butterfly die, and the circles were done with my Cuttlebug and Circle Nesties. Well, that is it for me now!! Thanks for stopping by!!

A VERY Difficult SFYTT!!

When I saw this weekends Sketch For You To Try on Jen's Blog, I was a little skeerrred. Seriously, she comes up with AMAZING sketches, but this one had me stumped. Then I finally got it....and boy do I LOVE this card now!! I decided to use my friend Jessica's(pinkgirl76) new set from The Greeting Farm. I showed a card using it on here yesterday, but since she is my girl and I do LOVE this set, I decided to use it again!! Here is some more info about this set and how you can win it!!

Want to WIN this set? Leave a comment on Jessica's blog telling her what you like best about the set or what the first thing that came to your mind was when you saw it! She'd love to hear from you!

Want another chance to win? Multiple entries will be accepted for this Blog Candy contest! All you have to do is post to your own blog about Jessica's brand new set through The Greeting Farm, come back to Jessica's blog and leave her another comment letting her know you did, and you'll get another entry into the contest!

There will be lots of ways to WIN THIS SET throughout the week, both on Jessica's blog and The Greeting Farm, so good luck and have a whimsical day!

Sounds good right??? I thought so too!! Okay, now for my card!! I started by stamping the butterflies from this set twice. I colored all four with my Copic markers. I then cut out two of them, and the other two I punched out using a 1 1/4in circle punch. I then layered them with Regal Rose for the pink one, Pumpkin Pie for the orange, and Chocolate Chip. To give the butterflies dimension, I took the two I cut out and glued them to the circles, but just in the center so the wings could move. The DP is from the SU Sweet Always pack and my ribbon is from SU. The brads are from Creative Express. I did a bunch of piercing and it was done!! Super cute huh!! Don't you love that cute little butterfly and the GORGEOUS sentiment, I sure do!!

Well, that is it for me now, thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!

WOOT WOOT!!

A few weeks ago my friend Jessica(pinkgirl76), asked me if I would be willing to work with her VERY FIRST stamp set that she designed for The Greeting Farm. Of course, you KNOW I had to say yes!! I am THRILLED for her, and more than that, I am IN LOVE with this set!! It is a sentiment set that is FULL of fabulous sayings, all occasion sentiments, and the cutest little butterflies!! Seriously, the fonts are TO DIE FOR!! Here is some INFO!!

Want to WIN this set? Leave a comment on Jessica's blog telling her what you like best about the set or what the first thing that came to your mind was when you saw it! She'd love to hear from you!

Want another chance to win? Multiple entries will be accepted for this Blog Candy contest! All you have to do is post to your own blog about Jessica's brand new set through The Greeting Farm, come back to Jessica's blog and leave her another comment letting her know you did, and you'll get another entry into the contest!

There will be lots of ways to WIN THIS SET throughout the week, both on Jessica's blog and The Greeting Farm, so good luck and have a whimsical day!

Okay, now onto my card!! I started by using today's Mojo Monday Sketch challenge. I used some Green Tea DSP, and paired it with Certainly Celery, Old Olive, and Baja Breeze. The brads and spiral clip are from Creative Express and the Oval punches and ribbon are from SU. The butterflies were die cut using my Cuttlebug and Beautiful Butterflies die from SU. I stamped the sentiment from Jessica's new set with Memento Tuxedo Black on Gina K. White. I did a bunch of piercing and it was done!! Isn't that font GORGEOUS!!

Well, that is it for me now, come back tomorrow when I will have another card using this set!! Thanks and have a great day!

I Know, I Know...

The other day my Dad came into my room and asked if I could make him a graduation card for my cousin Drew who is graduating from High School tonight. I of course said yes, but knew it wasn't going to be easy. I swear, for some reason I struggle so hard with Graduation cards. I usually feel forced to use the school colors and I NEVER have an image that will work. I have never cared much for any of the Grad. sets that SU has come out with, so I have never invested in one, and the only other set that I had that had any sort of grad themed stamps in it, I sold. So, I decided to do some searching last night and I came across a card using this super cute Digital Stamp from The Greeting Farm. I had promised myself NOT to buy any new stamps for awhile, but for three dollars, it was worth it!! I still stuck with the school colors, although I used Basic Grey instead of Black. I colored my image with my Copic markers, cut and embossed it with my Cuttlebug and Oval Nesties, and layered it with Basic Grey. The DP is from the Walk In The Park DSP from SU. The sentiment is from one of the older All Year Cheer sets from SU as well. I added some Basic Grey taffeta, but I didn't do much else cause I didn't want it to get to girlie!! Hopefully he likes it, I know I do!! That is it for me now, thanks for looking and have a great day!!