Sending Squishy Hugs

Hello All! I'm on the Quick Creations blog today sharing some squishy hugs inspiration featuring a disgruntled cat and her owner who can't let go.  I think we have all been this little girl at one point in our lives because we either want to squeeze our pet, a stuffed animal or baby/toddler to our hearts content (in a good way, of course). I was going for a happy and bright card to put a smile on the recipients face, hence the bright colors. 

Now make sure to click on over to the Quick Creations blog for more inspiration and to the Quick Creations shop for your own goodies to play with. Noelle has filled the shop with lots of new goaodies from the greeting farm, krafting kimmie, doodlebug, echo park, my favorite things and many other. Also, there is a monthly challenge happening where you can win a store gift certificate. The theme is stars and stripes, which is quite easy.

Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES

Image: Kraftin Kimmie - Squishy Hugs stamp set

Paper: Simple Stories - "Sunshine and Happiness" 6x6 pad 

Sequins: Sunkissed Meadow

Dies: My Favorite Things - Stitched Cloud Edges. Lawn Fawn - Stitched Rectangles, Large cross-stitched circles

Medium: Prismacolor Pencils

Challenges:

Kraftin Kimmie - Wonderful Wednesday

A Fairy Day

Happy Sunday!! I'm here to share some quick inspiration featuring the uber adorable "Little Fairies" set from The Greeting Farm. This set is just the cutest because it comes with several fairies and lots of extras to build scenes. I was going for a happy and bright card to put a smile on the recipients face.

Now make sure to click on over to the Quick Creations blog for more inspiration and to the Quick Creations shop for your own goodies to play with. Noelle has filled the shop with lots of new goodies from the greeting farm, krafting kimmie, doodlebug, echo park, my favorite things and many other.

Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES

Image: The Greeting Farm - Little Fairies stamp and matching die 

Paper: Doodlebug Designs - "Under the Sea" 6x6 pad and Lawn Fawn - Perfectly Plaid 6x6

Sequins: Pink Lemonade

Dies: Lawn Fawn - Stitched Hillside Borders 

Medium: Prismacolor Pencils, Watercolor tubes.

Oh Happy Day

Hi farm friends, I'm on the TGF blog with an Oh! so happy day card because for this gal, its a very Happy Day when she’s sipping on her boba. You can say she’s on cloud 9.  Just in case you missed it, this cutie is “Carnival” from the Secret Stamp Club (No.25) and was just released on the 15th. She comes with a great hatter type hat but I was inspired by my team mate Amy to wipe it away before stamping my paper. That’s all for today, now go and start your weekend off coloring and sipping on boba ;)

SUPPLIES
Image: The Greeting Farm - Carnival, no.25
Paper: Lawn Fawn - various lines, bazzil turquoise cardstock
Dies: My Favorite Things - Cloud borders
Medium: Prismacolor pencils

Hi from all of Us

Happy Friday! I'm here to share some quick inspiration featuring an uber cutie townie from Stamping Bella. I was inspired by her handful of bunnies to create an all around happy spring/sunny card. She's taking he bunnies for their daily frolic in the garden. hehe

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:Stampingbella - Becky Loves Bunny Wobbles

Paper: Echo Park - "Spring" and Doodlebug Designs - "Bunnyville"

Dies: Lawn Fawn - "Large Stitched Rectangles", "Small Cross Stitched Rectangles", "Flower Border", "Meadow Borders", "Puffy Clouds Frames"  

Medium: Prismacolor Pencils

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 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

You Make the World Better...

Happy Monday! I'm back with another bunny project share for Quick Creations and I have to say, its not the last one. Easter has been over for a few weeks now but bunnies are hard to resist, especially the super tiny fuzzy ones. Awwww! These bunnies aren't super tiny or fuzzy but they are super cute and they're part of Stamping Bella stuffies line (where you will find lots of cuties)
My inspiration came from the uber adorable Bunnyville paper used -  the designs, colors and overall feel. I also think this works for the monthly challenge happening on the QC Challenge Blog, which is pastel theme. Noelle is lenient, so go ahead and play along. Now its your turn to find your inspiration and start creating.  Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES
Stamp: Stamping Bella - "Bunny Pile Stuffies"
Paper: Doodlebug Designs - "Bunnyville" 6x6, Strathmore bristol
Dies: Lawn Fawn - "Meadow Borders"
Enamel Dots: Doodlebug Designs - "Tiny Flowers" sprinkles assortment

Click here to see other Stamping Bella products and here for Doodlebug Design products that Noelle offers in her shop so you can pick some up for you. 

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

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

TGF Special Release - Miss Anya Spring

Happy Sunday!! We are back with another special release and this time it features the Miss Anyas. This rubber set is called Miss Anya Spring who are perfect for all sorts of Spring projects. I was inspired by their cute dresses to go for a cheesy prom picture theme. For those of you that went to an American prom, know that backgrounds are either columns, balloons, or sheer curtains and in some cases all of the elements :) but I didn't want to over do it. hehe. So I went with the balloon backdrop and attached "my prom picture" to a paper frame that has the theme/year of the prom.

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, you have the chance to win your own set.

Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES

Image: The Greeting Farm - Miss Anya Spring 4x6 stamp set

Background/Sentiments: hand drawn by me

Dies: Lawn Fawn - Stitched Labels

Medium: Prismacolor Markers and some Pencils, Watercolor tubes

Paper: Bristol, Recollections 110lb white heavy cardstock, Recollections 65lb black cardstock

Eggstra Love

Happy Sunday! Im here to quickly share a project (tag) I created for the March challenge happening over at Quick Creations Challenge blog. The theme is hearts and how easy is that?! Sprinkle a couple of hearts on your project or use heart patterned paper and you're all set. I hope that you can join us. See you back here tomorrow for the The Greeting Farm blog hop.

SUPPLIES

Image: The Greeting Farm - Eggstra Special clear set

Dies: The Greeting Farm - Eggstra Special die set, Lawn Fawn - Tag, You're It

Enamel Dots: CC Designs - Halloween Boo! 

Paper: Doodlebug - Hello Sunshine 6x6, Strathmore 140lb watercolor paper

Medium: Winsor & Newton watercolor tubes

You Color My World

Submitting to: TGF Farm Fresh June Challenge

Hello out there! Wow, summer is coming in fast and soon it will be loooong days of sunshine, popsicles, bubbles and bbq - although it's not very different from our year round weather ;) 

Today is my day over on the Quick Creations blog/shop. I'm featuring Twirl Anya on my card with a very colorful background. The idea behind this was for it to be a very happy card to be sent to a special someone. Aww, isn't she a cutie with her pixie cut? Most of my supplies can be found at the Quick Creations shop. Make sure you take a look around as Noelle is currently having a Summer Sale.

Happy Shopping and Happy Thursday!

SUPPLES:

Image: The Greeting Farm - Twirl Anya

Background: Lawn Fawn - Starry Backdrops

Dies: Lawn Fawn - Large Rectangle Stiched 

Paper: Lawn Fawn - Lets Polka Mon Amie 6x6 paper pad

Joining The Pocket Letter Craze

submitting to TGF Challenge - Flowers

Happy Thursday! It is no longer Big Bang Theory Day but hey, I don't mind repeats.  I'm here today to provide some inspiration for the Quick Creations Blog and Shop. I'm showcasing Garden Anya from The Greeting Farm and Carta Bella/Echo Park paper. 

I joined the Pocket Letter craze and created one for you. The concept behind this is to encourage pen pal activity with a few extra goodies along with your letter. The original idea comes from Janette Lane, click HERE for tips and a tutorial. These can be as simple or as elaborate as you like and the contents of the pockets can be changed/switched out as you like. Here's my take:

I used Garden Anya as my main pocket where I will add my pen pal letter. The rest of the pockets hold sequins, planner flags, bows, an about me card, some games and other things. One of my games is a tic-tac-toe card because I thought it would be fun to play an 'Across the Country/Pond Tic Tac Toe' game. It will probably take several months to finish this one game of tic tac toe but that's just something extra to look forward to ;) 
That's all for now. Thanks for stopping by!
  

SUPPLIES:

Image:The Greeting Farm -Garden Anya Stamp 

Paper: Carta Bella - Soak Up The Sun 6x6 Pad

Paper: Echo Park - Summer Bliss 6x6 Pad

Lawn Fawn - Stitched Rectangle Die

Medium: Prismacolor Markers

Want a chance to win a $10 voucher to the Quick Creations Shop? You can by entering the monthly challenge over on the Quick Creations Blog and/or FB Group. The theme for May is Baby. You can use any of your products but you get extra brownie points if you use items carried in the shop.

Quick Creation May Day Hop

Happy Friday! It is the 1st of May and that means it's AVENGERS day. YAY!!!!! Captain America here I come. Heheh :) Today also means that you have a chance to win a gift certificate just by hopping along a few blogs. Noelle, owner of Quick Creations, is hosting a May Day hop to get you inspired to create some flowery and/or Mother's day inspired projects. There will be 2 winners, each will get a $10 gc.

Our theme for the hop is Mother's Day and/or flowers so I went for a flower theme. I kept my card clean and general because I intend to send it off as a Thank You card to someone that was very helpful. This cutie is from The Greeting Farm  who brings her own couch :) along with some sentiments, magazine and lemonade drink. And because the weather has been Summer temperature here, I thought i'd give her some cute sun spots (aka freckles).  Its my first time and I'm hoping that I can recreate them again. 

submitting to TGF Challenge - Flowers

Ok, so now onto Cindy. If by any chance you come across a little computer glitch just go back to the Quick Creations Blog. I hope you find lots of inspiration here and it gets you in the mood for some shopping. Speaking of shopping, Noelle currently has a 20% off at the shop and in addition to that, she has some of the best prices around, amazing customer service and quick shipping. Here's a link to the Quick Creations Shop.   

Here's the lineup:

Quick Creations Blog, Lizzy, Jess, Cindy, Jeanette, Rachel, Alexandra, Michelle and Olivia.

SUPPLIES:

Image: The Greeting Farm - Sitting Wonderful

Paper: Pebbles

Medium: Prismacolor Pencils/Markers

Fantabulous Cricut Guest Spot

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a great weekend . This week I am the Fantabulous Monday Guest over at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog. Shocking, I know. Lol. But I still do use my cricut machine for my shapes and card bases, and the occasional image.

The theme for this week is: Mother/Special Lady using her Favorite Colors. I created this card with my Mum in mind. She loves green so I choose this soft green from an old DCWV stack (name unknown as I tore off the front cover way back when I bought it).  My image comes from Kates ABCs. I just love that cart, I think its the cutest thing ever but I hardly use it. To be honest, the thought of finding the right DP for all those layers puts me off. Lol. So I decided to give the cartridge my flair. I used the Cri-Kits to draw out the image and then I colored it with my Prismacolor pencils. I probably take longer coloring then gluing the layers but this is more me :)

So now its your turn to make your "Mami" her special card. A HUGE Thanks to FCCB for having me as their special Monday Guest. Please hop on over to Fantabulous Cricut to check out all the wonderful cricut creations the DT created and to play along. 

Thanks for stopping by! 

I'm playing with:
Oozak - Spring Colors

Hello! and Hop Winner

Happy Saturday!  I hope you had a fun week and are enjoying your mid morning so far. I want to apologize for my bloggy silence. I have been quite busy with some personal stuff which has kept me away (nothing bad, all good). However, I managed to squeeze in some crafty time every night. It only took me a week to create this flower power card. Lol.

Today's card features the technique Charcoal, which is black coloring on kraft paper. The highlights are done with white pencil or pen. I learned this technique from a TGF farmer, sorry the name escapes me at the moment. She's amazing with her cards and coloring. I still need to practice this technique some more but for right now I'm very happy with my outcome.

The image used is Lil Lolita Willow digi from Tickled Pink Stamps (**now only found in rubber form**). The image is colored with Prismacolor Pencils.

I will be playing along with:

Tickled Pink Stamps Challenge - #11 Off the Scrap Desk

Getting Cricky with KAndrew - Simply Sunday: All A Flutter

Scrapaholic by Abby - Challenge #1 (Make up your own Holiday on 3/26. My holiday is "Celebrate Flowers and Butterflies") 

** Now for the I Love Lucy hop winner... CONGRATS!!! #74 Alexandra from Crafty Baubles 

You are the lucky winner of some tasty wine candy :) Please email me your info**

I want to say THANK YOU to all my new scrappy friends. I'm very happy to see that you want to follow my nuttiness. I hope to see you soon again. Actually I hope you do come back because I have some exciting news to share.

Thanks for stopping by!!

As always, I love to read your beautiful comments.