The Greeting Farm- A Sweet Note

Happy Friday everyone! I up over at The Greeting Farm blog today sharing a card using the, "Our Song" stamp set that was released earlier this month. Here is my card...

I colored my image using Copic Markers after cutting out using the, "Our Song" coordinating Dies. I created the ombre background using three different Tim Holtz Distress inks, Worn Lipstick, Festive Berries, Spun Sugar. I popped my image up using some 3D foam tape after randomly stamping some of the music notes from the same set. You can find this set along with all the others that were released this month over in the TGF shop.

Thank you for stopping by and have a great day & Weekend.

My Favorite Things- Final Guest Post- MFT Sketch #343

Hello everyone, Happy Hump Day! It's a bittersweet day as my time is up over at the MFT Card challenge blog as guest designer. I have one last creation to share with you all for the new MFT Sketch #343 before I say farewell. 

Isn't this just the sweetest little kitty cat!? This card will be for my little Boy who will soon be turning TWO! Anyone who knows me, knows my obsession with shaker cards, I just cant get enough of them. 

I colored this sweet little boy kitty using my Copic Markers. 

Colors Used: 

W00,W1,W4,W5,R00,R30

Products used from the MFT Shop include: 

Die-namics Balloon Shaker Window & Frame

Die- namics Confetti Numbers

Die- namics BluePrints 2

Die-namics Blueprints 1

Die-namics Doubled Stitched Oval Stax

BB Happy Hippos

Handwritten Happiness

Smitten Kitten (Stamps & Dies)

Papers: Sno-Cone, Orange Zest, Orange Fizz, Daffodil

MFT Inks: Summer Splash 

Tim Holtz: Scattered Straw, Wild Honey, Dried Marigold & Tea Dye

Memento- Tuxedo Black

Sparkling Clear Mix Sequins

Thank you again MFT for having my as this months Guest Designer... As always I've had an absolute blast and wish we could rewind the month and do it all over!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.

SugarPea Designs- The Best Journeys!

Hello, happy Tuesday eveyone. I'm up over at the SugarPea Design Blog .
 Today, I want to share a card with you all using one of my favorite techniques. I love incorporating the use of dies on my stamped images to create a 3D raised effect. 

The 2nd image shown above, shows the 3D raised effect the best. To create this effect I start out by coloring my image, which from the RV There Yet? stamp set. I then took the, Home Sweet Home Sugarcut die and placed it directly onto image and cut out. In order to get the raised effect, I cut out an additional 5 more pieces in order to achieve my layering. Usually I would use the SugarPuff from the SPD store but I'm currently out, so this was a good alternative, it just took a lot more work and time. 

To finish off  this technique, I added a layer of glossy accents on top of diecut. 

I did a little ink blending on the background and finished card off by stamping my sentiment and adding some clear sequins.

Products used: 

Home Sweet Home- Sugar Cut

Sweet Sentiments-Home

RV There Yet? Stamp set & Sugarcuts

Thank you all for taking the time to stop by and check out my project. Have a great day!

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps- Day 5 Previews -Woodland Wonders

Welcome back to Day FIVE of our July Krafty Peeks
at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!...

Today is the final day of peeks and the release party is TONIGHT at 7pm EST on Facebook! Are you going to join in and help us celebrate ALL the new sets?

Our last stamp set is from fabulous new artist Melissa Baker-Nguyen!!!
It's called WOODLAND WONDERS!

I decided to pull out my planner for this stamp set... I am gonna fast forward a little ways to the month of February.

Colored Using Copic Markers:

Beaver: E51,E53,E55,E31,R05

Hearts: R17,R27, R89

Fox: YR04,YR07,YR27,E51,E53

Racoon & Log: W2-W5, E11,E13,E15,YG13,G14,G16

Shodows: B00,B01,BG0000

I Think it's so much fun to incorporate stamps into your planner because it can really just make a page pop and stand out. I don't get to do it to often.. I keep this planner on my craft desk at all times to keep track of all my DT requirements. My personal planner is also very neglected...I am going to make a promise to myself, right here right now to start incorporating my stamps more into my planners.

These adorable critters and accessories are so much fun to colour and play with! Think of all the quick and simple cards and tags you could design OR all the fabulous scenes with lots of little animals! It's totally up to YOU what you create!!
The set comes with seven main images, several accessory stamps and also some fun coordinating sentiments! There's a total of EIGHTEEN stamps!!!

It's also challenge day and our hostess is Krafty Girl, Jammie! And as always during release week, the challenge is ANYTHING GOES! So create a card, scrapbook page or altered item with any stamp but if you use a Kraftin' Kimmie stamp you'll double your chances to WIN!! Use any sketch, any design, any embellishments because Anything Goes! Have some krafty fun and join us this week because we'd LOVE to see your KKS designs. You have a week to play with this challenge and at the end of the month, we'll announce a WINNER from all of the weekly challenges for July! We hope you can play along for your chance to WIN a $20 Gift Certificate to use on ANYTHING you want in the shop!! Wanna win??

All the Krafty Design Team members and Guests listed below have lots of stunning creations to share with you today featuring the
WOODLAND WONDERS stamp set! Be sure to hop around and leave lots of love at each and every stop because one lucky commenter will WIN a gift voucher to the krafty shop! The winner will be announced at the LIVE Online Release Party TONIGHT, so don't miss it!

Happy hoppin'!

The Greeting Farm- July Release Bloghop

It’s the 15th, and that means the new JULY Stamps are available for purchase in The Greeting Farm Store. Today, we released OUR SONG, HANG OUT IAN, UP, and YOU'RE SPECTACULAR! To celebrate we are having a BLOG HOP, where one lucky fan will take home all 4 sets!!

Be sure to leave a comment on each designer’s blog, and then head back to The Greeting Farm Blog to let us know you completed the hop. You have until Wednesday, JULY 19th at 12pm CST to leave your comments. We will announce the random winner later in the week.

For today's Bloghop, I decided to play with yesterday's preview, You're Spectacualr stamp set.

I used my Misti along with the Misti Stamping tools in order to stamp my rainbow of glasses at an a diagonal.

Colors of Inks used:

 MFT Ink Pads- Poppy, Orange Zest, Sunshine, Limelight, Summer Splash, Boysenberry, Ripe Raspberry

Momento- Tuxedo Black

Googly Eyes

Glasses Diecut

Copic Markers: BG70 & BG72

TGF Design Team:

BRIANNA

CARISA

CAROL

CYNTHIA

JESSIE

THE GREETING FARM BLOG

Don’t forget you must leave a comment on each blog listed in order to be eligible for the prize drawing. We will have more cards featuring the new stamps from our DT Leaders starting the 17th so be sure to stop back by to see more inspiration.

Happy Hopping!

Rosie

Kraftin Kimmie Stamps- Day 4- Monkey Business

Welcome Day FOUR of the JULY Release
at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!
Can you believe the amazing krafty-ness that just keeps on comin'?...

Next up we have a hilariously fun new stamp set by artist Emilie Goulet!
It's called MONKEY BUSINESS!!

Here is my card featuring one of the images from today's set...

Colored Using Copic Markers:

Monkeys Fur: E40.E41.E43.E81

Mouth: R20,R21,R17,R27,R30,R59,C1

Shorts: YR04,YR07,YR09,YR18

Banana: Y11,Y13,Y15,Y17,YR23

Pattern Papers: Happy Place- Dear Lizzy
Solid Cardstock- MFT Stamps
Googly Eyes
Enamel Dots

Don't you just love Emilie's animals?? They just have so much character and these guys are no different! The set has two crazy monkeys and FOUR fabulous sentiments!

I hope you can join us for all the fun and excitement and prizes tomorrow night beginning at 7pm EST!! You can come hang out with the me and Krafty Team at our
LIVE ONLINE RELEASE PARTY!

All of the Krafty Krew and Guests listed below have lots of super FUN designs to show you featuring these awesome new stamps! And while you're hopping around, be sure to leave a comment because we are giving away a gift voucher!!! You could WIN some Krafty $$$ to spend at the shop!!!! There will be one winner from all the comments this week and
it will be announced at the party tomorrow!

Happy hoppin'!

SugarPea Designs- Sweet 2 Repeat Bloghop

Hello Everyone, Happy Friday!  It's been a couple weeks since we've shared the new June release goodies with you, and many of you already have the new products in your hands. Every month after a new release, we go back and showcase some of the amazing new goodies by doing what we call, The Sweet 2 Repeat Bloghop. 

Be sure to start at the SPD blog to see the full line up of the SPD designers participating in today's hop. 

How about we start sharing some creations!? Here is the card I made for today's hop.

My card is featuring the, Let's Flamingle Stamp set. I kept a clean and simple design for my card so my flamingo could be front and center. I stamped flamingo first because I knew I wanted to make it look like it was standing on the sentiment.

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Stamp Sets Used:

Whatever the Weather paperpad

Misc. Timeless Twine

Inks: Memento Angel Pink & Tuxedo Black

Pink Posh- Joy

Thanks for stopping by and remember to head on over to the SPD blog to see the full bloghop line up. There may also be a prize up for grabs ;) want to win, just leave a comment on every blog along the way, it's that easy!

The Greeting Farm- July Previews Day 4- You're Spectacular

Welcome, Welcome!! Today is our 4th and Final day of Previews for our July Release, which will be available for purchase in The Greeting Farm Store on Saturday, July 15th. 

  Don’t forget, we will have a New Release Blog Hop Tomorrow, where 1 lucky winner will receive the new stamp sets! Today, we are featuring an adorable new set called, "You're Spectacular"
Here is my card....

Colored using Copic Markers:

Skin: E000,E00,E04,E11,E21,R20

Hair: E37,E35,E33,YR31

Dress: R0000,R000,R00,YR000,YR00,YR01,Y0000,Y000,Y00

G20,G40,YG11,B0000,BG000,BG10

Boots: BV0000,BV000,BV00

Glasses: BG70,BG72

Pattern Paper:
Happy Place- Dear Lizzy

Glasses Diecut- SPD

Spiral Clip

To see more fabby creations by the other design team member make your way over to, The Greeting Farm Blog.

Kraftin Kimmie Stamps- Day 3 July Krafty Peeks

Welcome to Day THREE of our July Krafty Peeks
at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!...

Our sweet little girl Lexi by artist Cheryl Grant is spending a relaxing afternoon with her furry pal doing her favourite thing!
It's READING LEXI!

Here is my card using today's set...

Colored Using Copic Markers:

Skin Tones: E000,E00,E04,E11,E21,R20

Hair: E57,E53,E43

Clothing: B99,B97,B95,B93,R17,R27,R59

Shoes & Socks: BG70,BG72,C4,C3,C00,C0

Dog: W6,W5,W4,N9

Book: E40,E41,E42,Y15,Y17

Grass: YG11,YG13,YG17,G20,YG0000

Tree: E13,E15,E17,G00,G02,G17,G99

Sky: B00,B01,BG000

Pattern Paper: My Minds Eye Jubilee

Does this remind you of yourself? Or someone you know? This wonderfully large image comes with three coordinating sentiments! It's so much fun to colour!

Check out Lexi and pal in action as you hop around the Krafty blogs today! You'll see the list of Krafty design team members and Krafty Guests below and be sure to leave some love at each stop because one lucky commenter is going to WIN a gift voucher to the krafty shop!

ALL SEVEN of the new July clear stamp sets will be released on Saturday evening! Be sure to join us at the LIVE Online Release Party beginning at 7pm EST! Come join us to help celebrate the new release, check out lots of krafty kreations, have a chance to win some prizes and hang out with all our krafty friends! Hope to see you there!

The Greeting Farm, July Previews- Day 3- UP

Welcome, Welcome!! Today is DAY 3 of Previews for our July Release, which will be available for purchase in The Greeting Farm Store on Saturday, July 15th. 

  Don’t forget, we will have a New Release Blog Hop on the 15th, where 1 lucky winner will receive the new stamp sets! Today, we are featuring an adorable new set called, "Up".
Here is my card featuring some of the new stamps from today's set... I will also be using some images from a previously release set, the Mega Mini Lift off stamp set.

Colored Using Copic Markers

Heart Balloon: R0000,R000,R00

Balloon: E000,YR000,YR00

Star: Y0000,Y000,Y00

Girl I had colored awhile back and don't have colors jotted down for her.

Sky Background created using Summer Splash Dye ink and Stencil.

As soon as I seen these hot air balloons, I knew I wanted to pair them with this previously released set and turn them into actual balloons.

To see more fabby creations by the other design team member make your way over to, The Greeting Farm Blog.

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps- July Krafty Peeks- Day 2

Welcome back to Day TWO of our July Krafty Peeks

at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

...

Did you love yesterday's peeks?? Well guess what? We've got TWO MORE sassy ladies from artist Annie Rodrigue for you today!

First up is FEARLESS FARRAH!

I will be showcasing a card using the fabby stamp set listed above... here is my creation. 

Colored Using Copic Markers

Pattern Paper- Life is a Carnival- SugarPea Designs 

Enamel Dots- YNS

As soon as I seen this sentiment, I knew I had to use it lol.. This card is going to go to my awesome new Boss, she is totally Bad Assy!!

This amazing image is a strong and powerful woman....just like YOU! Think of the many creations you can design to empower and encourage the ladies in your life!

Next is PAMPER ME PAULINA!

As women we constantly do things for others and so often forget ourselves. Let's remind each other to take the time to care for ourselves with this fabulous new stamp set!

All the Krafty Design Team members and Guests listed below have lots of gorgeous creations to share with you today featuring the

FEARLESS FARRAH and PAMPER ME PAULINA stamp sets! Be sure to hop around and leave lots of love at each and every stop because one lucky commenter will WIN a gift voucher to the krafty shop! The winner will be announced at the LIVE Online Release Party on Saturday evening, so don't miss it!

Happy hoppin'!

My Favorite Things Guest Designer- MFT Sketch Challenge #341

So excited to be back again for my 2nd post as guest designer over at the MFT Challenge & Inspiration blog . I had so much fun playing with some of the new goodies from this months release for today's playful card. I hope you enjoy...

I just adore this playful bunch of jungle critters, don't you!? 

All products used are listed below and can be found over in the MFT Shop

Cardstock: Lime Light, Green Room, Summer Splash, Sno Cone, Blu Raspberry, Tropical Teal.

Stencil Cloud

Die-Namics Cross- Stitched Square Stax

Ink: Summer Splash & Tuxedo Black-(Memento)

Sparkling Clear Mix Sequins

Jungle Gym & Matching Dies- New release 

Fringed Scallop Boarders- New Release

Colored using Copic Markers: 

Monkey: E40,E41,E42,E43,E44,E81,R20

Bird: B000,Y000,Y11,R20

Tiger: YR000,YR01,YR61,YR14,E97,R20,R30

Snail: G000,G00,G12

Tree Branch & Leaves: G20,G40,YG11,YG13,E13,E15,E25

Here is this Weeks Sketch:

You will find so much more inspiration over at the MFT Challenge blog, so be sure to go over and share your love and get some crafty inspiration. 

Thank you all for stopping by and have a great day !

The Greeting Farm- July Release Previews-Hang Out Ian

Welcome, Welcome!! Today is DAY 2 of Previews for our July Release, which will be available for purchase in The Greeting Farm Store on Saturday, July 15th. 

  Don’t forget, we will have a New Release Blog Hop on the 15th, where 1 lucky winner will receive the new stamp sets! Today, we are featuring an adorable new set called, "Hang Out Ian".
Here is my card featuring the new stamps from today's set.

Colored Using Copic Markers

Skin: E000,E00,E04,E11,E21,R20

Hair: E49,E47,E43

Shirt: FYG2,YG25,YG03

Jacket: G40,G20,YG11

Shoes:BG70,BG72

Pants: B99,B97,B95,B93

HotDogs & Hamburgers: E42,E43,R39,R27,R12

Pattern Paper: Doodlebug Designs- Gingham-Linen Rainbow Petite Prints

To see more fabby creations by the other design team member make your way over to, The Greeting Farm Blog.

Kraftin Kimmie Stamps- July Krafty Peeks- Day 1

Good morning and welcome to Day ONE
of our JULY New Release Krafty Peeks
at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!
We have lots of awesomeness coming for you in this release with a total of seven incredible new sets! There are lots of different themes to inspire you from all our incredible artists so let's get started!
We've got TWO sassy sets from artist Annie Rodrigue today!
We are sharing BESSIE BUS STOP and SOCIAL SALLY!

I have a card to share with you all using the fabulous new, Bessie Bus Stop... Also, before I show you my card. I just want to let you all know this will be my last month with Kraftin Kimmie Stamps. I've decided to step down and take life a little slower. I LOVE and ADORE Kimmie to pieces and thank her from the bottom of my heart for having faith in me and giving me a spot on here highly coveted team.

Colored Using Copic Markers

Pattern Paper: Amy Tangerine- Oh Happy Life

Isn't she just fantastic... love how she's all glammed up and waiting for the buss to come.

Let's send some loving and uplifting messages to friends and family with this fun new set!

All the Krafty Design Team members and Guests listed below have lots of fabulous designs to share with you today featuring the
BESSIE BUS STOP and SOCIAL SALLY stamp sets! Be sure to hop around and leave lots of love at each and every stop because one lucky commenter will WIN a gift voucher to the krafty shop! The winner will be announced at the LIVE Online Release Party on Saturday afternoon so don't miss it!
Happy hoppin'!

The Greeting Farm- July Release Previews- Our Song

Welcome, Welcome!! Today is DAY 1 of Previews for our July Release, which will be available for purchase in The Greeting Farm Store on Saturday, July 15th. 

  Don’t forget, we will have a New Release Blog Hop on the 15th, where 1 lucky winner will receive the new stamp sets! Today, we are featuring an adorable new set called, "Our Song".
Here is my card featuring the new stamps from today's set.

Colored Using Copic Markers

Skin: E000,E00,E04,E11,E21,R20

Hair: BG07,BG57,BG15,BG11

Dress: G02,G12,614

Flower: Y000,Y000,Y02

Shoes: W6,W8

Guitar: E42, E43, E44

Background created using dye Inks and blending pad.

Inks used: Ripe Raspberry, Sunshine, Orange Zest, Summer Splash, Lime Light

To see more fabby creations by the other design team member make your way over to, The Greeting Farm Blog.

Thank you all for stopping by and be sure to check back tomorrow as we share day two of previews. 

SugarPea Designs- Mix it up Challenge #33

Happy Wednesday Everyone, hope you all had an AMAZING 4th. Today is the start of a new Mix it Up challenge over at the SugarPea Design Blog

You have all month to play along with us! Remember the more times you play along during the month, the better chance you have of winning a $50 gift certificate to our store!!!

Here is my card....

Stamps:Celebrate All The Things,  What's Poppin?, 

SugarCuts: Party Banner Duo, Zig Zag Stitched Circles, What's Poppin'?
Pattern Paper: Life is a Carnival, Sugar & Spice, CountrySide Charm

Colored using Copic Markers:

Skin: E000,E00,E11,E21,E04,R20

Hair: W3,W5,W7,W9

Clothing:B21,B24,B26,R17,R27,R39,R59,C00,C0,C2

Popcorn Container: R17,R27,R39,R59,B93,B95,B97,B99,Y15,YR23,YR27

Sequins: PPP

I used both the sketch and inspiration photo to create today's card... I loved mixing and matching them.

Here is the Mix it Up Challenge!

YOU HAVE UNTIL JULY 31st TO ENTER ANY OF OUR JULY CHALLENGES – WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 1st!

Thanks for stopping by today!

My Favorite Things Guest Designer- Sketch Challenge #340

I'm trilled to be able to type this post and say that I get to be Guest Designer for MFT Stamps this month over at the Challenge Blog. I adore the whimsy of their products and I love how it suites my stamping style.

Here is my 1st card I created for the MFT Sketch Challenge # 340

I created this card using a bunch of MFT goodies.

I mixed and matched two of my favorite MFT sets, Space Explorer and Our of this World.

For my galaxy background I blended four different MFT inks, Lush Lagoon, Sunshine, Limelight & Ripe Raspberry.

I also used the Lush Lagoon cardstock and my card base for my images.

BluePrints used were #2 and #3.

I had such a blast joining all these products together to make this Out of the World shaker card.

I'll be back with another creation on July 12th... I cannot wait.

Thanks for stopping by.

Kraftin Kimmie Stamps- Saturday Challenge- Red White & Blue

Hi everyone! Welcome to another challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!...

We always enjoy your creations so be sure to submit them so you can have a chance to WIN a $20 gift card to the Shop!! Show us your stuff!! In keeping in line with the rest of our challenges (Wonderful Wednesday and our NEW Krafty Scrappy Challenge), we will be drawing one winner per month from all Saturday Challenge entries to win a $20 gift card!! You can enter as many times per month as you'd like!!

I'm hosting today's challenge over at The Kraftin' Kimmie Blog and this weeks Challenge is, red white & blue. I used the super adorable Darling Dragons Stamp set for today' card.

Colored Using Copic Markers

C00,C0,C2,R27,R29,R39,R59,B24,B26,B28,R20

Pattern papers: Sunny- American Crafts

High Five Edition- Becky Higgins

PPP Sequins

Have you joined the Kraftin Kimmie's Krafty Friends fb group?? It's the best place to keep up with all of the goings on as well as sharing YOUR creations and getting inspired by other Krafty Friends' creations!!!

Frugal Friday specials are up... happy shopping!

Will you be joining us today for the Canada Day Crop? Come stamp with the Krafty Girls & Krafty Friends.. there'll be challenges, chatting, giggles, prizes & specials! Click on the link for details on joining in the fun!!

In addition to the great Krafty Challenges & Wonderful Wednesday, each month we will post a Sketch. The sketch will last all month long and if you use it in ANY of our Challenges or WW's during that month you will get an additional chance to win a store gift card! You do NOT have to use the sketch, it's just a little extra boost for your mojo if ya need it!

Now create a card, scrapbook page or altered item with a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp or any other stamp and be sure to use our THEME as a starting point for your creation!!! You will have until July 7th at 11:55 pm EST to get your entries in!
Pull out those fabby stamps and play along! Have some krafty fun and join us this week!!

The Greeting Farm- Farm Fresh Challenge, Shaker Cards

Happy Saturday Everyone! Today starts a new Farm Fresh Challenge over at The Greeting Farm! Our Farm Fresh Challenges start on the first of every month and run for an entire month to give you more time to enter. To top it all off, the prize amount is $50!!! Can you believe it?!! At the end of the month you could possibly win a $50 Gift Certificate to The Greeting Farm Store!!

Were you the winner from last month's challenge? Be sure to head over to The Greeting Farm Blog to see our winner and more inspiration from my fellow team members.

Now on to our JULY Farm Fresh Challenge. This month our challenge theme is

Shaker Cards

I decided to use the, "American Heroes" stamp set for today's card since 4th of July is right around the corner, it only felt suiting.

I colored my image using Copic Markers.

C00,C0,C2,B24,B26,R59

E43,E53,E57

E000,E00,E21,E04

Pattern Papers: Atlas- Pink Paislee

Misc Sequins

 Now be sure to head over to The Greeting Farm Blog to read the rules and link up your card.

Hugs!