Friday, May 27, 2016

Hello Spring


Hi friends, I'm over on the TGF blog  squeezing in with some last minute Spring theme inspiration. In case you didn't know, the tgf monthly challenge is still going on and you have until the 31st to submit your entries. The theme is Swing into Spring and it's quite versatile so go ahead and have some fun using clouds, flowers, umbrellas, colors, critters etc.

I, of course, was inspired by the pink/pastel colors of Spring and used this awesome echo park paper as my starting point. The image is the retired Hatter Bean (who occasionally pops up in the farmers market) and she looks ready for a spring luncheon with her hat full of flowers. I hope this inspires you to get creating this weekend and **if you're feeling a little lost, look at your already colored images and take inspiration from them. 
Happy Holiday Weekend!

SUPPLIES
Image: The Greeting Farm - Bean Hatter (retired)
Paper: Echo Park - "Spring" 6x6 pad
Dies: Lawn Fawn - Stitched rectangles, Stitched Meadows, Journaling Tag. 
Medium: Prismacolor markers (still need lots of practice)

Sunday, May 22, 2016

TGF Special Release: MINI SETS


Happy Sunday! The mini-remix Anya sets are officially on sale at The Greeting Farm shop, YAY!!! I know it must seem like forever when they were first sneak peeked and if you missed the pre-sale, now is your chance to get them. They are uber cute and are great for all sorts of projects. Make sure you head on over to the greeting farm blog to check out all awesome creations and for your chance to win your own set.
Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES
Stamp: The Greeting Farm - Mega-Mini Amazing stamp set
Sentiment: Avery Elle - Cake and Candles
Paper: Lawn Fawn- Perfectly Plaid


Tuesday, May 17, 2016

You're my Sprinkles


Hi all! I'm here to share some quick inspiration featuring Dollie with a Cupcake. I was inspired by the colors of the paper used and went for a purple hair color, which is so fun and funky! Hop on over to the Quick Creations blog for more inspiration and hop on over to the Quick Creations shop for your own goodies to play with.
Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES
Stamp: The greeting Farm - Dollie with a Cupcake
Paper: Lawn Fawn - Perfectly Plaid
Dies: Lawn Fawn - Stitched Labels
Medium: Prismacolor Pencils

Monday, May 16, 2016

Planner Time


Happy Monday! I'm on the Quick Creations blog today with some planner inspiration. I've always been a paper planner girl but I didn't go beyond the occasional doodling and drawing but with all the cute planner stamps and accessories that are now available, i thought it was time to give it a go. You don't have to buy much, just some essentials like washi tape, a sticker sheets, paper, stamps, pens, paper clips, hmmmmm - ok well maybe that's a little more than not much but all the cuteness is hard to resist ;) Make sure you head over to the QC shop to purchase your planner supplies.
Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES
Lawn Fawn - "Plan On It" stamp set
Doodlebug - "Spring Garden" 6x6
Doodlebug - "Bunniville" washi tape and stickers

Saturday, May 14, 2016

The Greeting Farm May Release Blog Hop


Happy Sunday everyone! It’s finally here…..RELEASE DAY for the new MAY stamps: ANYA SHOPS, PERK UP, and OA-LET'S GRILL!! We had previews for these awesome stamps over the last few days and now they are available at The Greeting Farm Store

Since it’s Release Day we are having a BLOG HOP, where 1 lucky person will win this entire release! Be sure to leave a comment on each designer’s blog and then head back to The Greeting Farm Blog to let us know you completed the hop. You have until Wednesday, May 18th at 12pm CST to leave your comments below. A random winner will be chosen and announced later this week!


My project for you today features the Perk Up set and it also features the Mini-Remix Brewtiful (returning to the TGF store later this month) As a coffee (Starbucks) person, I thought it only right to combine these two sets and make a happy caffeine addicted bookmark :). Now it's time to hop on over to Lizzy's blog and see her amazing project. Happy Hopping!

TGF Design Team:

AMY

Friday, May 13, 2016

May Release Preview Day 3: OA LET'S GRILL


Happy Friday! We are back for our 3rd and final day of MAY previews, available for purchase at The Greeting Farm Store on Sunday, March 15. We will also be having a New Release Blog Hop on that day were 1 lucky person will win the entire release!

Today, we are previewing this adorable new OA set, Lets Grill. It has been a while that Marie releases a new OA set and this one is a cute addition to the series, and very season appropriate. I just love grilling and hamburgers so this set is perfect. This set will be sold in red rubber format and does not have a matching die.

Now its time to head over to the TGF Blog to see what the rest of the design team created for you. Thanks for stopping by and see you back here on the 15th!

SUPPLIES
Stamp: The Greeting Farm - OA Lets Grill
Dies: The Greeting Farm - Your Wings 
Medium: Prismacolor Pencils, Distress Ink pads
Paper: Recollections 110lb ivory, Bristol paper, Recollections watercolor

Thursday, May 12, 2016

May Release Preview Day 2: PERK UP


Hi, we are back for day 2 of MAY previews, available for purchase at The Greeting Farm Store on March 15. We will also be having a New Release Blog Hop on that day were 1 lucky person will win the entire release!

Today, we are previewing the awesome coffee set appropriately named PERK UP! There are a lot of us caffeine people out there so it was time for Marie to put her spin on it. This is a cute small clear set that also has a matching die set (sold separately) which is great if you don't like to fussy cut.  For my card, I was inspired by Starbucks and the season. I think its fun to see the colorful frappes that always look delicious but I never order. 

Now its time to head over to the TGF Blog to see what the rest of the design team created for you.
See you back here tomorrow!

SUPPLIES
Stamp/Dies: The Greeting Farm - Perk Up set
Medium: watercolor paletter

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

May Release Preview Day 1: ANYA SHOPS


Happy first day of Preview! Today we start showcasing the MAY Release, which will be available for purchase in The Greeting Farm Store on Sunday, May 15th. We will also be having a New Release Blog Hop on that day were 1 lucky person will win the entire release!

Today, we are previewing a new big Anya who is joining the farm with all her shopping bags and is appropriately named ANYA SHOPS! As always, Anya comes with lots of sentiments in a 4x6 set and is great for cheer up cards, along with friendship projects.  As for my card, I was inspired by the old black and white movies and played up her pencil, high waist skirt (which can also be seen as a dress). Even though, Anya is a cutesy character she can also be sophisticated ;)

Now its time to head over to the TGF Blog to see what the rest of the design team created for you. See you tomorrow for day 2. Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES
Stamp: The Greeting Farm - Anya Shops
Medium: Prismacolor Pencils
Dies: Lawn Fawn stitched labels, La-La-Land scalloped banner
Paper: Strathmore Bristol, Recollections 110lb black cardstock, Carta Bella, Dear Lizzy 

Monday, May 9, 2016

Birthday Parade


Happy Monday! I'm on the Quick Creations blog today with a birthday card featuring this cute little parade girl. She's ready to march up and down the street in celebration of her cute pet turtles birthday party. I hope you found some inspiration here and you go off and create a card for your pet turtle or pet duckie ;) Make sure you head over to the QC shop to purchase a parade stamp.
Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES
Image: Saturated Canary Stamp - Parade
Paper: Doodlebug - "Under the Sea" 6x6
Enamels: Doodlebug - tiny flowers sprinkles
Sentiment: Avery Elle - "Cake and Candles" stamp set
Medium: Prismacolor Pencils

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Stick It with TGF



Hi there, Im on the TGF blog today with a bit of TGF sticker inspiration.  The adorable minis totally lend themselves for this type of project. They are the perfect size to use in your planners, journals as well as for cards or tags. This was a fun little project that I was able to work on in an afternoon and it didn't require much. I found sticker labels to use, pulled out my markers and stamped away using a slick resistant ink pad.  After I was done, I die cut them out, placed them in a mini envelope that goes with my planner and I was done. I now have mini Anyas and totally adorable pets for my planner. Plus, what's great about these mini sets is that you can do quick sketch coloring or color as you usually do. I hope this has inspired you to look at your tgf images in a different way and create something today.

SUPPLIES
Stamps/Dies: The Greeting Farm - "Mini-Remix Brewtiful", "Mini-Remix Happy" and "Mega-Mini Amazing" (returning to the TGF Shoppe later this month)
Medium: Prismacolor Markers

Monday, May 2, 2016

Plan On It


Happy Monday! I'm on the Quick Creations blog today sharing a different way to use your planner stamps. This set is totally cutesy with all sorts of icons, images and sentiments for your planner but I decided to change it up and make a card using some of the images. The best thing about this is that you don't have to fuss too much over the coloring. You can do some quick sketch coloring and you're done. Hope this helps you find inspiration in your planner stamps and if you don't own any, make sure you hop on over to the Quick Creations shoppe to buy one or two or a few (wink, wink).

Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES
Images(s): Lawn Fawn - "Plan On It" clear stamp set
Paper: Doodlebug Designs - "Spring Garden" 6x6
Medium: Prismacolor Pencils

Sunday, May 1, 2016

Farm Fresh Challenge: Step Into Spring




Wow! Its already May, I am here today to bring you some farmer inspiration. It's the 1st of the month and that means it's time for a new farmer monthly challenge to begin. Our theme is... Step Into Spring. The theme is broad enough for you to be inspired by spring colors, flowers, critters, rain, really anything that reminds you of spring in May. I was inspired by the idea of spring colors because I find them a very girly-pretty color palette (one of my faves). These 2 gals are thoroughly enjoying their Starbucks and are on cloud 9 while doing so ;) Now its your turn to go find your Spring inspiration. Here are a few simple guidelines to play along with us:

– Entries must be uploaded via InLinkz (below) no later than May 31st at 12:00PM (noon) CST. Maximum 2 entries per person. (If the InLinkz tool is missing, feel free to link your submission URL in the comment section.) 

– You must use a TGF stamp (rubber, digi, or clear) as your main image. Images must be hand-colored.
– The fabulous prize: A $50 Gift Certificate to The Greeting Farm Store!!
You have two weeks to email Rosemary (rosemary@thegreetingfarm.com) to claim your prize, otherwise prize is forfeited
Be sure to enter new creations only…No Backlinking please!


Ps. Make sure to click over to the TGF blog to see what the rest of the farmers created for you and be inspired by them. Thanks!

SUPPLIES

Image(s)/Sentiment: The Greeting Farm - Mini-Remix Brewtiful (coming to the shop later this month), "Your Wings" stamp and die (cloud)
Paper: Echo Park 'Spring' 6x6, Bristol, Recollections 110lb
Medium: Prismacolor Pencils,