Boho Chic has Arrived...

It's a week of Boho, CHIC, and everything in-between at the Farm this week!

Have you heard about all the excitement at The Greeting Farm this week?  In case you are just tuning in, we're in the middle of previewing some awesome new stamps this week...all leading up to our SPECTACULAR SEPTEMBER release and DT blog hop coming TOMORROW....and that's not all!  You still have a few hours left to enter our FARM FASHIONISTA contest before the winner is announced TOMORROW and I can tell from the entries rolling in that we are gonna have our work cut out for us!

Before that time comes though, we have ONE more preview to sneak in today and she gives a whole new meaning to the term "boho-chic"....  

INTRODUCING....

BOHO ANYA!

This darling new addition to our famous "ANYA" character line is just as adorable as can be and we are SO excited to welcome her into our TGF family!   Here's what I created with her today:

Don't forget to stop by the TGF BLOG today for a recap of ALL of the exciting happenings at the Farm this week and to see how you can WIN a BOHO ANYA today!  

I used Cheri's awesome sketch from her Graphicat Sketch Challenge Blog (August).

I will also be playing with:

Scrapbookaholic by Abby Challenge - Anything Goes.

A Spoonful of Sugar - Party Time (Celebrating The Greeting Farms new Release).

RCC18 - All Tied Up (Jute Twine)

Thanks again for stopping by/commenting!

Creepin onto the Farm...

Introducing Creeper LULA!

Isn't she one sassy gal?! I'm thinking she's giving Piper and Jill (one of my faves) a run for their money. She looks uber cool with her arm warmers and bad ass boots. She reminds me of me in my hay day minus the crazy pink & purple curly hair :)

Medium: Prismacolor Pencils

Specialty Paper (Face and Bangs)

As I mentioned yesterday, I wanted to showcase several sides of my styles. Today I have for you what I call the "Violent Pink Effect". Lol! I call it this because I love the color combo black, pink and white but because I prefer the hot bright pinks that can be overwhelming.  Ahhhh but Lula can handle it :)

I have to be honest, I was a bit intimidated by her hair (not the bangs but the curly part). I did do a test run (lol) to see how I would color her hair and how I would like it, weeeeell it turned out eh, a little flat. Those tight curls were hard for me to shadow plus I'm trying out new paper so I think that adds to it. So after a bit of hemming and hawing I decided to paper piece her together. So out comes the scissors and Lula is shred to pieces. I paper pieced her from head to toes. Lol. The only colored part is her face, bangs, arms and stockings. I had tried paper piecing before but not like this. I'm thinking I'm done with paper piecing for a bit because those tiny pieces were Arrrgggghhh!!! hehe. Plus I prefer my pencils. They've been good to me :D

Now for the good good stuff :)... Want a chance to win you own Creeper LULA? Leave some bloggy love here, some for the amazing Farmers and at the TGF Blog. I hear LULA is playing hide and seek in one of our blogs and you can be the lucky winner.   

Also don't forget about out the Farm Fashionista challenge going on (here). You still have a few days to play along. And who can forget about the brand new Clear Stamps that were released mid month. If you haven't picked them up then just add them to the Spectacular September Release :)

I will be playing with:

TPE114 - Paper Piecing

Some Odd Girl Challenge - Paper Piecing

Scrapbookaholic by Abby - Anything Goes (Last Challenge)

Thanks for stopping by/commenting. Ill be back tomorrow with another preview!

Sprouting onto the Farm...

Introducing Wild Sprout Logan! Isn't he the cutest mini hip dude?!!? When I first saw him I automatically thought Justin Timberlake. So you can imagine I was swooning and screaming. Lol!

OK I must admit that today's card isn't what I had in mind but when a big cup of water decided that my original project needed a bath, well I just couldn't argue with it. Sooo introducing Operation Logan, Clean and Simple. Actually I think having my first project ruined turned out to be a plus because it allowed me to show you one side of my creativity. Although I love creating cards with a lot of layers, embellishment, flowers etc I also love creating the CAS kind. I don't need to fret over paper for several hours and I can focus on my image. But fear not Farm lovers as I will progressively show you my different styles over this fabulous month that is ahead of me.

*Im submitting this card to Scrapbookaholic by Abby - Last Challenge*

OK so this Wild Sprout cutie will be available for purchase in the Spectacular September release along with the new Miss Anya set and 2 other singles. Also, don't forget about the new clear sets, "Bantastic" and "Fairy Princess", that were specially released mid August. You can purchase now or wait for the 1st to add them to your September loot :) 

Want a chance to win your own Wild Sprout Logan? Then head on over to the TGF Blog to find out how. Also, in case you missed the Big Announcement on Friday, click HERE to find out how you can become our Farm Fashionista of 2011!

Thanks for Stopping by/Commenting and see you soon with some more awesome previews.

Chapter 6 Challenge: Painting the Roses Red!

'A large rose-tree stood near the entrance of the garden: the roses growing on it were white, but there were three gardeners at it, busily painting them red. Alice thought this a very curious thing, and she went nearer to watch them, and just as she came up to them she heard one of them say, `Look out now, Five! Don't go splashing paint over me like that!'
 -- Chapter 8, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Our month of painting the white roses red at The Altered Alice has come to an end. All the participants and DT gals did a beautiful job helping 2, 5 & 7 avoid angering the Queen of Hearts.

We were sponsored by Creative Inspirations, makers of wonderful shimmering paint which comes in almost 60 colors, including clear iridescent Fairy Dust. They also carry hot fix Jeweled Inspirations and Metallic Inspirations. We used the Garnet paint, a bright sparkling red that applied beautifully and richly.

OK so lets move on to my crazy concoction of a project. Lol! I was inspired by our Mad Hatter Lynne to create a more elaborate Art Journal page. I had done a few before but they were really clean and simple that i think i was embarrassing the name Art Journal :). Anyways, you must see Lynne's gorgeous clean page with dripping red paint Here.

My concoction on the other hand was made to look abstract and a bit messy. I drew all the images myself and gave them that sketchy effect. I wanted them to look finished but not polished.  I created my collage piece by combining several of my sketches together and then I used the beautiful garnet paint to accentuate my choice images.

As you can see I was heavily influenced by Tim Burton's version of the Castle Garden.  I must admit that the leaf sculpture of the red queen's "bulbous" head isn't my favorite but it is iconic for the film. To me, it is the essence of the queen. Plus I just love Tim and his ability to make everything look dark yet modern. For example: Love love love the playing card guards.

Here is a closeup of my Alice. I opted to give her plump red lips to represent her leaving her innocence Wonderland/Underland. When she leaves Underland she is no longer the doe eyed girl from the beginning nor from her first time around in that wonderful place.

Next week, The Altered Alice gals will be back with another challenge and an amazing prize. Please remember that you do not need specific Alice in Wonderland images or any Alice images, just as long as you follow the theme.

Thanks! And see you again soon for some amazing previews coming from The Greeting Farm and Simply Betty Stamps.

Fashionistas on The Farm!

Hello Farm Friends. I'm extremely Excited!!! Over the Moon Thrilled!!!! to be here today to help preview the awesome September release and help introduce the new Fashionista Contest.

I'm here to preview just a tiny tease of a Brand New Miss Anya set coming to The Greeting Farm! WOO HOO! It's been a while and Marie heard you loud and clear for a new set...can you GUESS what the theme is?

Well were hoping you figure it somewhere along the way but for now theres a Fun New Contest for you. Remember the "Club Anya Couture" contest from a few years back? Well we are vampin and Amping it up this time in search of our latest FARM FASHIONISTA!

What does that mean? One lucky winner who shows us the most fashion and flair will WIN the ENTIRE SEPTEMBER release...and there are FOUR new releases including the new Miss Anya set to be revealed on the 1st!

Here's a quick run down of the Official Rules:
Create a project that represents your inner fashionista. Any and all medium is acceptable but you can ONLY use TGF Stamps. This contest will run til the 31st and the winner will be chosen by vote and announced on Release Day, Sept 1st! You can also view the Official Rules on the The Greeting Farm Blog.

Ok so as I said in my intro I'm Super Duper Happy (lol) and extremely honored to be a Guest Designer for the beloved Farm. When I got the green light from Jess I felt like Augusuts Gloop from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, yes that overwhelmed and excited. :) Ok I wanted to share a few of my fave projects that Ive created using the adorable Anyas.

Image: Stamping Anya

This is how The Greeting Farm makes me feel. It puts a smile all over my face! :)

Image: Retired

You are Super Loved not just by me but by many!

Image: Miss Anya Dressy Set

Well this is just a beautiful card for me (lol) and I'm very proud of it because it was my first time coloring with distress inks.

Image: Cheeky Mate

a HUGE Thank You to Jess and Marie for having me! 

Image: Tyler from the Creepin Kit

Sentiment: Monster Kisses from Crafty Sprouts

I used Dawny's Sketch from Simon Say Stamp Challenge.

And finally a card I created especially for today.

I plan to Party like a Monster [Rock Monster] ;) for the month of September.

That's it for me today :) but Ill be back on Monday with 'lots more to share.

Thanks for stopping by/commenting!

PS. Don't forget about the current challenges happening. Click on my sidebar badge.

Toot Toot Thursday: From The Crypt

L-R: Betty, Lola, Christian, Rio, Miller and London.

Hi All! I'm back for another Toot Toot Thursday over at Simply Betty Stamps. This Thursday is also known as "From The Crypt" because we want to showcase images that may have been forgotten due to all the awesome new images that have been released. Well I decided to go way back to The Crypt and do a showcase on the Original Everyday Emos. The cute and quirky characters that put Betty on the blogasphere map. 

L-R: Rio, Miller and London

My project for you today is a set of 6 mini 3x3 cards. I recently created a set of square mini cards featuring the Halloween Sweet Gothic Kids, click Here to see post, and I liked them so much I decided to do it again. However to not bore you so quickly, because you will be seeing a few of these coming up ;), I decided to create them round. I really like this look and they still fit in a small package, which makes them readily available for gifting or personal use.

L-R: Betty, Christian and Lola

I kept this set a little cleaner from the previous one but I tried to spice it up by using Kraft paper, different everyday sentiments and use black as my focal color. All images where colored with Prismacolor Pencils, including the bottom card.

OK my fellow SBS lovers and Scrappy Friends, I'm hoping you enjoyed my Toot Toot Thursday.  If you decide to create your own set, I would love to see it so make sure you come back and tell me.

PS. I created this project using digi stamps but it makes it easier if you have rubber or clear stamps ;) so pop on over to the Simply Betty Shop and pick up some of these quirky original Emos, now available in clear form.  In honor of my post, Betty created a mini SALE! SALE! SALE! The everyday Emos are now on sale for $4.50 each. This offer is limited so make sure to order yours before its over.

And while you are at the Simply Betty Shop, make sure to pick up the new Teen Scene Halloween line. That was an amazing release? I'm sooooooo loving Mummy London and Lola Addams as well as Betty Addams and the rest of the crew. Make sure you get them while they are hot ;) because they are selling quickly and once they are sold out they wont be back for a bit. 

Also don't forget to link up in our current challenges happening at the Simply Betty Challenge Blog: Anything Halloween challenge and a Treat Container challenge. You can double and create a Halloween Treat container and enter both challenges. The prizes are awesome!! You do not need to use a SBS image but we would love to see you use one.

Happy Thursday! Please make sure to come back tomorrow for a Special Post that I've been Over the Moon excited about!!!!  Thanks for stopping by/commenting.

R U Ready 2Rock w/Simply Betty and Crafty Sprouts?

Happy Sunday! I hope you have been enjoying your weekend so far. It has been crazy for me. I had someone special drop in on me from out of the country so I have been one busy bee. Ive hardly had a moment to myself let alone to get my Friday post up. Huge apologies! to my gals Erika and Betty.

OK so "Are You Ready to Rock" with Simply Betty and Crafty Sprouts? This weeks challenge over at Crafty Sprouts is "Are you ready to Rock?"  and we have an awesome sponsor, Simply Betty Stamps. The whole DT got to play with some of the cute tween mini rockers from the Jude and the Rockers line and one lucky winner will be able to win Ali and Lilly.

Since I'm a Betty gal I have all the Jude images to play with but I chose to use Brittany and Ariel for my CAS project. I just love them because Brittany looks so sweet and innocent and Ariel reminds me of myself freshman year. I usto rock out the glasses and the under the lip piercing. So me and Ariel are kindred spirits. lol.

Ok so I'm giving you a double dose of both gals in this post. A new scrap challenge began on Friday over at Simply Betty Challenges and the theme is to create a Treat Container.

I created a mini pizza box for my set of 3x3 minis I created using the Halloween Sweet Gothic Kids. To see more pictures and closeups of these cards, click Here. I liked this mini pizza box a lot that I chose to do one for my "Are You Ready to Rock?" project. I think you might see a few  more of these. They are versatile and can fit several things and can be whipped up quickly (OK maybe not that quickly for me but depending on how clean or elaborate you want them, they can be).

Images: Simply Betty Stamps

"SGK Halloween" & "Jude and the Rockers"

Sentiments: Crafty Sprouts "Monster Kisses"

I used my favorite sassy Gothic cutie, Wednesday for the front of my mini pizza box. I love her so much Betty made my special DT badge with her. Awww :). I used the RCC16 Sketch for my layout.

OK so if you don't own any stamps and would love to play with some make sure to play along with Crafty Spouts. You'll have a chance to win 2 clear stamps. You'll also have a chance to win some more Simply Betty goodness if you play along in the SBS Scrap Challenge and the current SBS Halloween Challenge that is going on. Remember that you don't need SBS images to play along (in either challenges) but if you do, then flaunt them. :) **Perhaps you can combine the Rock Challenge with the Scrap Challenge to double your chances to win.**

Quick Reminder: All four new stamp sets from Crafty Sprouts are now for pre-sale. Erika is also having a special right now, any pre purchases made before midnight tonight will be eligible for a full refund. To read more on that hop on over to Crafty Sprouts. Thanks for stopping by/commenting :)