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

Water You Up To?

Scroll down for my TGF Previews Day 1 post

Happy Monday!! I'm here to share some fun shaker inspiration featuring "dolly diver" who happens to be swimming around with the fishies when she notices a new friend has attached himself to her. As cute as the squid is, I don't think id be to keen to want to have it hitch a ride on me. All the extras come from a TGF set and was perfect to give the card that underwater effect. I was also going for a happy and bright card to put a smile on the recipients face, hence the pink and yellow sequins.

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.

Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES

Image: Kraftin Kimmie - Dolly Diver clear stamp

Extras: The Greeting Farm - Little Mermaids

Paper: Echo Park - "Summer Party" 6x6 pad 

Sequins: Pink Lemonade

Dies: Lawn Fawn - Stitched rrectangles, large cross-stitched circles

Medium: Prismacolor Pencils

You're Fintastic

Happy 4th of July!! I'm here to share some quick inspiration featuring this awesome mermaid and her ocean pals. With all kind of mermaid releases popping up and with Finding Dory in the theaters, I was inspired to create an ocean theme bookmark to help me read those TBR books. I thoroughly enjoy reading, the idea of getting lost in another "world" is exciting but lately netflix has been my friend and so I haven't had much time for reading and I'm hoping that this will help change that. :)

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 krafting kimmie, doodlebug, echo park, my favorite things and many other.

Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES

Image: Kraftin Kimmie - Nerissa

Sentiment: The Greeting Farm - Maisea 

Paper: Doodlebug Designs - "Anchors Aweigh" 6x6 pad and PRIMA watercolor 6x6

Shape Sprinkles: Doodlebug Designs - "Bubbles" and "Anchors Aweigh"

Dies: Lawn Fawn - Stitched Hillside Borders and Stitched Rectangles

Medium: Prismacolor Pencils, Watercolor tubes.

Farm Fresh Challenge: H2O Love

Happy June 1st! It's that time again to bring you some farmer inspiration for the new farmer monthly challenge. The theme is... H2O Love.  It's the month to celebrate Independence day, being out of school and really just lolling the long summer days away. So with that in mind, we were inspired by all the time that is spent on the beach, lake, etc and we want you to be inspired as well.  My card features the adorable chibi diver who is exploring the sea life looking for her own nemo or dory ;)

Now its your turn to show us your water inspired creations.  Make sure to click over to the TGF blog to see what the rest of the farmers created for you. You will also find the guidelines there so you can play along with us. 

SUPPLIES
Image: The Greeting Farm - Chibi Diver
Extras: The Greeting Farm - Little Mermaids
Sentiment: The Greeting Farm - Maisea
Dies: Lawn Fawn - large stitched rectangles
Paper: watercolor 90lb paper
Medium: Prismacolor Pencils, light wash of watercolor

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

Farm Fresh Challenge: All About the Boys

Happy June 1st! It's that time again to bring you some farmer inspiration for the new farmer monthly challenge. The theme is... All About Boys.  It's the month to celebrate the dads in our lives but we wanted to keep it easy and make it boy theme.  I was inspired by the latest Oliver that was released last month. He looks super cute with his grilling spatula ready for ribs, hamburgers and all the delicious bbq items. 

Now its your turn to go find your inspiration.  Make sure to click over to the TGF blog to see what the rest of the farmers created for you. You will also find the guidelines there so you can play along with us. 

SUPPLIES

Image: The Greeting Farm - OA Let's Grill
Dies: Lawn Fawn - "meadow borders", "small cross stitched rectangles", "simple puffy clouds"
Paper: random DCWV, Bristol, Recollections 110lb
Medium: Prismacolor Pencils,

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

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.

Riding The Waves

Happy Monday! I'm here today to kick off a new Greeting Farm Series that is happening over at Quick Creations. Noelle is promoting the greeting farm characters and my character is Ian, so for the next few QC posts, its going to be all about him with some Anya thrown in the mix.

What better way to start off this series than with a very summery shaker card ;) Ian is riding the waves and enjoying life. I popped him into the shaker card portion so when the card is moved around, he'll look like he's out there surfing. hehe. I hope this inspires you to get crafty or get out there and ride your own waves. Thanks for stopping by. 

My supplies have been linked to QC Shop and while there make sure to check out the Sale she is currently having.

SUPPLIES

Image: The Greeting Farm "Surfer Ian" and "Surfer Anya"

Paper: Carta Bella "Soak up the Sun" 6x6 pad and "Summer Lovin" 12x12 kit

Craft Dies: Lawn Fawn - Stitched Hillside Borders

and  Lawn Fawn - Small Stitched Square Stackables

Medium: Prismacolor Pencils

Submitting to:

The Greeting Farm Monthly - Red, White and Blue (Anya is sporting these colors)

Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Sparkle and Shine (sequins)

Summer Fun in the Sun

Hello and Happy Monday! Summer is in full swing, but for the past few days we have had weird weather. We've had rain (much needed), horrible humidity and and unpleasant 90+ degree temps but spending time at the beach has helped. So with that said, here's another summer theme creation for you :) Just a few more to go, lol.

Today is my day over on the Quick Creations blog/shop. I'm featuring a C.C. Design image on my card today. I used this bright and super cute doodlebug paper to bring fun in the sun look. She looks like she's ready for a stroll on the boardwalk followed by a day at the beach :)  My supplies can be found at the Quick Creations shop. Make sure you take a look around as Noelle is currently having a sale!

Now its your turn to go have some fun in the sun!!

Submitting to: 

Simon Says Stamp Challenge: Get In Shape

Sketch Saturday Challenge - #370

7 Kids Challenge: #130 - Anything Goes

SUPPLIES:

Image: C.C. Designs Sugarplum- Summer Emma

Paper: Doodlebug Design - Sunkissed and Hello Sunshine

Medium: Prismacolor Pencils

Sending Sunny Thoughts

Hello and Happy Monday! Since summer is here, I thought i would continue with the summer theme creations - watch out, more will follow ;) 

Today is my day over on the Quick Creations blog/shop. I'm featuring a Pollycraft image on my card today. Since the treat of the season is ice cream, I wanted to use these cone/popsicle papers that are so cute and look great for this cutie that is having a great day at the beach.  Ahhh the beach, the place to be to hide from the recent humid temps. 

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!

SUPPLIES:

Image: C.C. Designs Pollycraft - Nipper

Paper: Carta Bella - Soak Up the Summer

Medium: Prismacolor Pencils

Enjoy The Summer

Hello out there! Summer is here!! Wow, it came fast and now it will be loooong days of sunscreen, water and lots of ice cream;) 

Today is my day over on the Quick Creations blog/shop. I'm featuring an E. Bell image on my card today, with a water-colored background. The idea behind this was for this little girl to be on a resort somewhere, enjoying her mint chocolate chip ice cream and getting ready to build a sand castle. Hmmmmm, I wish I was on a beautiful resort as well. 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!

SUPPLIES:

Image: Elisabeth Bell for Whimsy Stamps - Apple Blossom Summer Ice Cream 

Paper: Carta Bella - Soak Up the Summer

Distress Inks: Walnut Stain, Frayed Burlap, Peeled Paint, Peacock Feathers, Tumbled Glass, Squeezed Lemonade and Wild Honey.

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.

Getting Cricky Blog Hop

Hi All! Welcome to the Getting Cricky blog hop! I'm very excited to be here today to showcase Kristal's stamps. I'm very honored to be part of her team because she began this venture not to gain popularity or to become rich but to try to help others. Not many of us would be willing to do what she is doing and that is what truly sets her apart. When you purchase one of her stamp sets, know that not only are you getting some amazing clear stamps (Made in the USA), but you are also donating to a charity. Your purchase can feed a child tonight or help a fallen soldier receive medical help. So make sure you "borrow" your hubby's credit card and shop, shop, shop. :D

OK so obviously I went on in my intro and forgot to mention that you should be coming over from Kristal's blog. Lol. I hope you were able to make it to the U-Stream and win some of the goodies she was giving away. Plus she had a surprise in store for you, which was to show off her 2 new sets! I decided to use them tonight and give you sneak peeks for those sets.

For my first project, I used the new Splashtastic Summer set. They are such cuuuuuute summer sayings. I just love these! I will definitely be using them for all my summer loving projects. I wanted to use some of the cute sayings that can also be used as positive thoughts. For my cuts, I used Create a Critter, Life is a Beach and Doodlecharms. This set is already available in her shop. Click HERE to go directly there

For my 2nd project I used the Amazing You set. Now I just looooooove this set because of the words and because its a mix and match. Actually, half of her stamp sets are m+m which makes them very versatile, and in my book that's an A+. hehehe. ** This set is already available for pre-purchase. Click HERE to go directly to her shop.

Ok so the way this set works is you start with the "You are" stamp and then use one of the middle sentiments like "beautiful" or "brilliant" and then you end it with "my friend".

As you can see, I didnt quite use it the way I was suppose to. Oh-oh, Im going to get a time out. hehe But I wanted to show you that it can be used in other ways as well. I decided to use "beautiful" first and then used "my friend" but masked off the "my" part. I then drew on the "S" so it can read "Beautiful Friends"

The meaning behind my card was to give to a friend that is feeling down. I wanted it to be a cheery friend card and I also wanted it to look like a Polaroid. Remember those? :) Oh! how I loved taking Polaroid pictures with my friends. Those were definitely cool in their time. For my images, I used stamps from the Teen Scene line from Simply Betty Stamps. *Please note that those stamps were also altered. Lol!!! It seems as if I love to alter my stamps.

I hope you enjoyed my sneak peeks. I hope you come back as I will be having more sneak peeks. Plus, lots will be going on here. :) 

Thanks for hopping by! Your next stop is Kathy from the 3E's Blog.