Sunday, January 31, 2016

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


Thursday, January 21, 2016

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.


Ready, Set, Snow...from Los Angeles?


Hello friends! I'm back with another project for Quick Creations that features an awesome Lawn Fawn holiday stamp set. The set was was created for Christmas (as it has a couple of flying reindeer and Christmas trees) but I didn't let that stop me. I chose to go a bit ironic and cutesy with it and make a winter card featuring Los Angeles. Yes we are in winter season and it is a bit cold but we still have plenty of sunshine to make up for it. A typical winter day here is somewhere in the 70s even in the 80s at times and that means, no snow for us. 

Click here to see the Lawn Fawn products that Noelle offers in her shop so you can pick some up for you. She also has a Sale/Clearance section as well as a New Items and Pre-Orders happening in the QC Shop.

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: Lawn Fawn - Ready Set Snow 
Paper: Lawn Fawn - Let's Bokeh in the Snow 6x6. Recollections 110lb
Dies: Lawn Fawn - Stitched Square Dies
Medium. Prismacolor Pencils

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

It's Time for a Coffee Date


Hello friends! I'm continuing my other running series for Quick Creations that features Ian from The Greeting Farm. Today I have this cute young banker/hipster, Cafe Ian who by day, he reports to the office with a flair of fun fashion and by night he lets loose with his awesome pink hair. He even travels with his own mug, hehe. (ps, the kitty was drawn by me)

These stamps are great because they can be versatile so today, he's a banker getting ready for his coffe date but tomorrow he can be a dude just hanging out. Click here to see the Ians that Noelle offers in her shop so you can pick some up for you. She also has a Sale/Clearance section as well as a New Items and Pre-Orders happening in the QC Shop.

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: The Greeting Farm - Cafe Ian
Paper: Doodlebug Designs - Sugar Shoppe 6x6
Enamel Dots: Simple Stories - Enchanted
Dies: Lawn Fawn - Large Rectangle Stiched
Medium: Prismacolor Pencils. Strathmore Bristol Paper.

Thursday, January 14, 2016

The Greeting Farm January Release Blog Hop



Happy Friday everyone! It’s finally here…..RELEASE DAY for our new JANUARY stamps!! We had previews of these awesome stamps the last few days, and NOW they are available in The Greeting Farm Store. Since it’s Release Day we are having a BLOG HOP, where 1 lucky person will win this entire release!


Here is my project for you. I used the uber cute magical unicorns (aka faux my little pony, hehe) to make a fun shaker card. I was going for a cheerful theme and you can't get happier than sequins, pink and purple :)  Now you're off to see what Lizzy has for you. 

Remember to leave a comment on each designer’s blog and head back to the TGF Blog to let us know you completed the hop. You have until Monday, January 18th at 12pm CST to leave your comments below. The random winner will be announced by the end of next week on the TGF Blog!

TGF Design Team:

AMY


Good Luck, Happy weekend and Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES
Stamp/Dies/Sentiment: TGF - Magical Friends
Paper: Lawn Fawn - Hello Sunshine 6x6, Strathmore Watercolor 140lb
Medium: Distress Ink Pads
Sequins: Martha Stewart and a non-brand
Enamel Dots: Simple Stories - Enchanted 

 

Ps. Here's a reminder of the 3 new stamps sets 


The Greeting Farm January Release Recap



Hi Friends! I'm here to quickly share a recap of the new January release for the greeting Farm. We had previews for the last 3 days featuring the super cute Dollie, chicks, bunnies and unicorns.
Here's a picture of all 3 stamp set projects combined (they make great planner school accessories) but if you want to take a closer look at each project, just scroll down.
We will back tomorrow for a DT Blog Hop were one lucky person will win the entire release. WooHoo!
Bye for now!

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Sweet Wishes

Scroll down to see my post for the "Eggstra Special" Greeting Farm Preview post 



Hello friends! I'm continuing my gorjuss girl series for Quick Creations and today I have this cute little girl that's a little reminiscent of a Florence nightingale or a school girl :) I  believe she was created to be used for winter theme cards but I changed it up and gave her some fun bright colors to make her look like's she's ready for a party.   

These stamp sets are great because they bring the image of the gorjuss girl along with lots of extras, such as hearts, labels, animals etc. Click here to see all the gorjuss girls that Noelle offers in her shop so you can pick some up for you. She also has a Sale/Clearance section as well as a New Items and Pre-Orders happening in the QC Shop.
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: Santoro/Gorjuss - Winter's Night
Sentiment: Whimsy Stamps - Sweet Sentiments
Enamel Dots: Simple Stories - Enchanted
Paper: Doodlebug - Sugar Shoppe 6x6 paper, Bristol, Recollections 110lb
Medium: Prismacolor Pencils
Dies: Lawn Fawn - Large Stitched Rectangle and Tag, You're It