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)

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 

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

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,

Have a Happy Day

Happy Friday! Wow, we are nearing the end of the month and soon it will be May which means our nice "spring-like" days will be coming to an end as well. Today is my day to share over on the Quick Creations blog and I have a project featuring the new clear stamp - For You Anya, who is a special release from last Friday. Isn't she a cutie with her mid drift and popsicle. She's ready to get summer started. A coordinating die (sold separately) was also released for those of us that prefer not fussy cutting.  

My inspiration for this card came from her outfit, paper and impending time of change so why not run with the whole under the water theme. I love that this paper line used super non-traditional colors. Now its your turn to find your inspiration and start creating your own  project.  Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES
Image: The Greeting Farm - "For You" clear Anya
Sentiment: The Greeting Farm - "Mini-Remix Happy" clear set **coming to the shop soon**
Paper: Doodlebug Designs - "Under the Sea" 6x6
Enamel Dots - Doodlebug Designs - "Bubbles" sprinkles
Dies: Lawn Fawn - "Hillside Stitched Borders" and "Large Stitched Journaling Card"

Ps. Don't forget about the pastel monthly challenge theme happening on the QC Challenge Blog where you can win a $10 certificate. Click here to see other The Greeting Farm stamp products that Noelle offers in her shop so you can pick some up for you.

You're Cute!

Happy Saturday! Today is my day to share over on the Quick Creations blog and I have a project featuring the new clear stamp - Cutesy Anya. In case you missed it, this was a special release that just happened yesterday, on the 15th. Isn't she a cutie?! and she comes with a coordinating die (sold separately).  She looks ready to be a cutesy on all different types of projects.
My inspiration comes from the soft pastel look of Springtime - soft, blooming colors - which is also the monthly challenge theme happening on the QC Challenge Blog. Now its your turn to find your inspiration and start creating your own pastel project.  Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES

Image/Sentiment: The Greeting Farm - Cutesy Anya clear stamp

Paper: Dear Lizzy - Serendipity

Enamel Dots: Simple Stories - Enchanted

Dies: Lawn Fawn - Stitched Rectangles, Stitched Labels

Click here to see other The Greeting Farm stamp products that Noelle offers in her shop so you can pick some up for you. 

TGF Special Release: Cutesy Anya

Happy Friday!! We are back with another special release - this time we have two new clear stamps as well as two SSC stamps officially being sold to the public. This little gal here is Cutesy Anya who comes with a bow and "cute" sentiment and is perfect for all occasions.  

Now make sure you pop on over to the TGF blog to check out all the farmer inspiration to get you creating this day. PLUS, today is a good because if you leave a comment on the tgf blog then you'll have the chance to win your very own Cutesy Anya or For You Anya. There will be one winner for each clear stamp. You will have until Sunday, April 17, 2016 - 12pm CST to leave your comment and the winners will be announced next week on the tgf blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES

Image: The Greeting Farm - Cutesy Anya clear stamp

Paper: Dear Lizzy - Fine and Dandy 6x6, Strathmore 140lb watercolor, Strathmore art paper

Dies: Lawn Fawn - Stitched Rectangles

Medium: Prismacolor Pencils, Watercolor tubes

Just in case you missed it, below is the first card I created using Cutesy Anya. 

She was a sneak peek at that moment.

Have A Magical Day Little Bunny

Hello friends, Happy Monday! I'm here with another project for Quick Creations and this time it features a magical fairy town with a little peeping bunny looking in on them. hehe. I was inspired by the Tinkerbell cartoon movies - where you find lots of fairies, houses and animals. I thought a scene like this called for a wash down watercolor look to help bring it to life. 

Click here to see the the Lawn Fawn stamp and die products that Noelle offers in her shop so you can pick some up for you.  Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES

Stamp: Lawn Fawn- "Fairy Friends" and "Hello Baby"

Paper: Echo Park - "Spring" 6x6, 110lb Watercolor paper
Dies: Lawn Fawn - "Flower Border"

Medium: Distress Markers

Ps. Remember that there is also a monthly challenge happening on the QC Blog and the theme is Pastel Colors, which is great for the change of season. The prize is a store gift certificate so I hope you get inspired and start creating. 

Bloom and Be Happy

Hello friends! I'm back with another project for Quick Creations and this time it features Miss Anya Spring, My inspiration for my project came from their name and the season Spring - the beautiful time of the year where the flowers begin to bloom and bring colorful life back into the world. I went the literal route and created a sea of flowers for her to frolic in and enjoy Spring time.

Click here to see the The Greeting Farm stamp products that Noelle offers in her shop so you can pick some up for you. There is also a monthly challenge happening on the QC Blog and the theme is HEARTS which is super easy. Who doesn't love a little or a lot of hearts. If you play along, you'll have a chance to win a store gift certificate. Click here to go to the challenge blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES
Stamp: The Greeting Farm - Miss Spring Anya
Paper: Lawn Fawn - "Perfectly Plaid" 6x6, Watercolor 110lb paper
Dies: Lawn Fawn - Flower Border
Medium: Watercolor Tubes and Prismacolor Pencils

Somebunny...

Hello friends! I'm back with another project for Quick Creations and this time it features several adorable bunnies from Lawn Fawn. I know that Easter has come and gone but that doesn't mean that the bunny love has to. I paired up two bunny sets and created a spring theme card for friendship, love, etc.

Click here to see the the Lawn Fawn stamp and die products that Noelle offers in her shop so you can pick some up for you. There is also a monthly challenge happening on the QC Blog and the theme is HEARTS which is super easy. Who doesn't love a little or a lot of hearts. I know I do. If you play along, you'll have a chance to win a store gift certificate. Click here to go to the challenge blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES
Stamp: Lawn Fawn - Hello Baby stamp set, Lawn Fawn - Snow Day stamp set
Dies: Lawn Fawn - Hello Baby die set, Lawn Fawn - Stitched Rectangles, Lawn Fawn - Hillside Stitched Borders
Paper: Echo Park - "Spring" 6x6, Canson watercolor 90lb paper
Medium: Prismacolor Pencils

Springtime Tags

Hello Farm Friends! Today is my day to share on the Greeting Farm blog and I have a project featuring the new spring set - Miss Anya Spring. In case you missed it, this was a special release that happened on the first day of Spring. Aren't they cuties?!! They look ready to have a fun night out at their Spring formal. Click here to check out that post, featuring my prom theme card. 

My inspiration for my project came from the idea of Spring - soft, blooming colors. Instead of flowers tho, I chose to represent that with the watercolor look (which, btw, is so in at the moment). You can write directly over the image and the color and still have your writing be legible and your image come through. 

Now its your turn to find your inspiration and start creating your.  Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES

Image: The Greeting Farm - Miss Anya Spring set clear stamp

Dies: Heidi Swapp - Thank You

Paper: Watercolor 140lb

Medium: Distress Ink Pads - Picked Rasberry, Spun Sugar, Seedless Preserves, Cracked Pistachio, Squeezed Lemonade, Tumbled Glass. 

Waiting for Easter

Hello friends! I'm back with another project for Quick Creations and this time it features Starry Anya, the new clear Anya from The Greeting Farm. Today she is paired up with the cute bunny and his accessories from the Eggstra Special set.  They are both excited and waiting for Easter to arrive. She will get a basket of bunnies and chocolate eggs and he will have lots of yummy carrots to enjoy :) What are you hoping to get in your Easter basket?

Click here to see the The Greeting Farm stamp products that Noelle offers in her shop so you can pick some up for you. There is also a monthly challenge happening on the QC Blog and the theme is HEARTS which is super easy. Who doesn't love a little or a lot of hearts. If you play along, you'll have a chance to win a store gift certificate. Click here to go to the challenge blog.

See you back here tomorrow for another Greeting Farm post. Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES
The Greeting Farm - Starry Anya
The Greeting Farm - Eggstra Special Stamp and Die set
Paper: Echo Park - "Spring" 6x6, Strathmore Bristol
Dies: Lawn Fawn - "Hillside Stitched Borders" AND "Flower Border"
Medium: Prismacolor Markers

Mon Amie's World

Hello friends, Happy Monday! I'm back with another project for Quick Creations that features Mon Amie, one of the new Anyas from The Greeting Farm. She was released on the 15th, click here for post. She's ready to go out into the colorful world and explore it.

Click here to see the The Greeting Farm stamp products that Noelle offers in her shop so you can pick some up for you. There is also a monthly challenge happening on the QC Blog and the theme is HEARTS which is super easy. Who doesn't love a little or a lot of hearts. If you play along, you'll have a chance to win a store gift certificate. Click here to go to the challenge blog.
Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES
The Greeting Farm: Mon Amie Anya
Paper: Doodlebug - Sweet Things 6x6, Bristol, Recollections 110lb white cardstock
Medium: Prismacolor Pencils

March Release Preview Day 2: I LOVE MOM

Hello out there! We are back for Day 2 of Previews for our MARCH Release, which will be available for purchase in The Greeting Farm Store on Tuesday, March 15th. We will also be having a New Release Blog Hop on the 15th were 1 lucky person will win the entire release!

Today, we are previewing the awesome mother set appropriately named I LOVE MOM! Did you think there wouldn't be a set made for Mom. Like the dad set, this one is also full of great sentiments along with cutesy-girly extras. This set also has a matching die set (sold separately) which is great if you don't like to fussy cut.  For my card, I kept the graphic look (like yesterdays dad card) but amped it up with watercolors and images. And in case you didn't notice, this set has a mom mug as well ;)

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 - I Love Mom set

Medium: Winsor & Newton watercolor tubes, Memento ink pad
Paper: Recollections 110lb white and 65lb pink cardstock, Strathmore 140lb watercolor

Farm Fresh Challenge: Animals Rule

Happy March 1st! I hope you had a good leap year day and had a fun extra day ;)

I am here today to bring you some farmer inspiration. It's the beginning of the month and that means it's time for a new challenge to begin. Our theme is... Animals Rule. This is the perfect time to create a project for the cute furries in your life, hehe. Actually, its a perfect theme because if you're not so into cats or dogs, the greeting farm also offers other animal stamps for you to use (such as fox, bunnies, etc) Now its your turn. Here are a few simple guidelines to play along with us:

– Entries must be uploaded via InLinkz (below) no later than MARCH 30th 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 - Dollie with Kitty
Paper: Crate Paper 'Oh Girl' 6x6, Bazzil, Bristol, Recollections 110lb
Medium: Prismacolor Pencils, Prismacolor Markers

You Color my World Starry Anya

Hello Farm Friends! Today is my day to share on the Greeting Farm blog and I have a project featuring the brand new clear stamp- Starry Anya.  Isn't she a cutie?!! My inspiration for this card began with her name, Starry. The idea was to create a muted card with lots of stars in outer space and have a cheesy saying to go along with it but it didn't take and thus a more colorful approach came about after re-booting my system. 

Now its your turn to create your colorful project with this cutie, if you snatched her up during pre-sale, or any of the other images The Greeting Farm shop has to offer.  Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES

Image: The Greeting Farm - Starry Anya clear stamp

Sentiment: Lawn Fawn - Starry Backdrops

Paper: Canson watercolor 90lb, Bristol smooth, Recollections 110lb white

Medium: Prismacolor Pencils, Winsor & Newton watercolor tubes, various ink pads.

Alice in Winter Wonderland

Hello friends! I'm back with another project for Quick Creations that features a Saturated Canary stamp. Her name is Alice and when I saw her I knew that I needed her to visit Wonderland during its winter time. hehe.

Click here to see the Saturated Canary stamp products that Noelle offers in her shop so you can pick some up for you. There is also a monthly challenge happening on the QC Blog and the theme is Shaker Cards, which are fun to make and give as gifts. Who doesn't love a little sparkle and sound in their cards. If you play along, you'll have a chance to win a store gift certificate. Click here to go to the challenge blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES

Image: Little Darlings/Saturated Canary - Alice

Paper: Doodlebug Designs - Polar Pals 6x6

Dies: Lawn Fawn - Stitched Rectangle

A Merbean Tote

Hello Farm Friends! Today is my day to share on the Greeting Farm blog and I have  a mermaid theme project for you.  I was in need of a new library/book bag, as my previous had torn, so I took myself to the store to find a canvas tote. Now at first, it worked out fine but I soon realized that it was much too drab and boring for my books - plus it was getting lost among all my market bags- so I came up with this. I blew up Leela Merbean in a word document and printed her out, several times. I then cut out the image in several stages and used them as templates to get the image and paint on the tote. Now, to make it a little easier for myself, I ignored her crown and didn't add it to the tote.  I created a bit of scenery and gave her a pink ocean to swim in. To finish the tote, I wrote in one of Melville's quote that is inspiring and on point with the ocean life.

Her merpal, Coralina Merbean was used for the "if lost, please return to" tag seen on the upper right side. She was printed on heavy watercolor 140lb paper to make sure that the tag will uphold to the wear and tear that is to follow.  I hope that my project inspires you to use your images in fun and funky ways.

Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES

Images: The Greeting Farm (Digi section) - Leela Merbean, Coralina Merbean

Medium: Martha Stewart paint (for tote), Winsor & Newton watercolor tubes (for tag)

Canvas Tote - Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store, Twinery Twine, Yarn.

Farm Fresh Challenge: A Touch of Red

Happy February 1st, actually Feb 1st Eve ;)

I am here today to bring you some  farmer inspiration.  So here we go... Its the beginning of the month therefore it's time for a new challenge to begin. Our theme is... A Touch of Red. This is the perfect time to create valentine cards, friendship projects or really anything. You can use an oldie stamp or a new one (like I did). I created a friendship-maybe valentine theme card. I left it open to interpretation to show you that even though our theme is red and were in the month of love, it doesn't have to be only valentine. 
Now its your turn. Here are a few simple guidelines to play along with us:

– Entries must be uploaded via InLinkz (below) no later than FEBRUARY 29th 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 - Dollie with Letter
Dies: La La Land - Scalloped Banner and Lawn Fawn - Stitched Labels 
Paper: Bristol and Recollections 110lb
Medium: Prismacolor Pencils

Have an Eggstra Special Day

Hello Farm Friends! Today is my first post as a full-fledged farmer on The Greeting Farm blog. Today, I have a project featuring the new set Eggstra Special that was released on the 15th. For previews day, I created paper clips with the adorable bunnies and chick and so I thought I would take it in a different direction by creating a mini watercolor creation/card. As you know, I'm a Prismacolor girl and so pencil is my choice of medium but I felt as if these bunnies and chicks needed to be water colored, make them look as if they were having fun. I wanted to showcase the complete stamp set in a fun and colorful way and thus this came about.

 

Also, I just realized that Easter is going to be in March and therefore it's time to start creating those adorable Easter cards. But even though this stamp set was created with Easter in mind, I think it can go beyond that because the bunnies, chick and flowers can be used for spring, mother's day and all sorts of projects (all you need to do is omit the sentiments and eggs).  Oh and don't forget, this months greeting farm challenge is "anything goes" and so its super easy to play along with.

Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES

Image(s): The Greeting Farm - Eggstra Special

Dies: Lawn Fawn - Stitched Rectangles

Enamel Dots: Simple Stories - Enchanted

Medium: Watercolor set from Michaels. Archival Ink.  Strathmore 140lb watercolor paper.