Thursday, December 31, 2009

Shirley's 2 Girls Design Team Announcement




I am so excited to announce that I am a part of Shirleys 2 Girls Design Team. I love their stamps. So many wonderful images...I am partial to all the wonderful dog images. Now they are going all digital. Don't get me wrong, I love traditional stamps. But, digital is awesome. I get to size my image just the way I like and it even comes out perfect the first time. Also, no messy ink all over my hands.

Make sure and visit the Shirleys 2 Girls store and check out all the fab digis they have for sale.

I am truly looking forward to being a "lady with attitude" and working with the fantastically talented team that was picked for the DT.

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Mercy'sTuesday Challenge



Another great sketch from Mercy! I made this card using Wink a digital stamp from Pixie Dust Studios . This birthday card came together easily using this sketch. I added stitching for interest to make the multiple layers of this card pop. On the top of Wink's hat I added a brad and a sticker to make it look more festive. Wink is colored with Copic markers. I paired Wink with papers from Basic Grey, stickles, cardstock and ribbon from PTI, and a border punch from Martha Stewart. I cut out the ovals using my Spellbinders Long Classic Ovals.

Friday, December 25, 2009

12 Days of Sketches from The Greeting Farm



There are so many wonderful cards made for the 12 Days of Sketches challenges hosted by The Greeting Farm. I have truly enjoyed seeing everyones creations:) I made a box with drawers for the final sketch challenge. I used K&Co. DP, PTI cardstock and ribbon. I colored my Ian with Copic markers. I made this for my husband and although he has never worn a kilt it reminds me of his stories of being a boyscout:) This box is made sturdy by using chipboard for the top and bottom. Make sure to stop by the DT and see what they came up with!!!

Jessica
Cheryl
Cindy
Kadie
Kim
Mercy
Lynda
Sandra
Gabby

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Anya/Ian Christmas Cards Sketch#3 TGF






I needed to make Christmas Cards for my Husband and Daughter. I used the Fall Ian and Anya Digital stamps from The Greeting Farm and paired them with Sketch #3 from the 12 Days of Sketches:) Both cards use PTI cardstock, American Crafts DP, decorative paper clips and ribbon from my stash. Anya has added rhinestones and Ian rain drops to highlight the beautiful sketch from Mercy.

Have a wonderful Holiday:)

Friday, December 18, 2009

The Greeting Farm Farm Fresh Friday/12 Days of Sketches



Well, the countdown to the New Year has begun, Christmas is DEFINITELY in the air...and what better way to ring it all in than a HUGE TGF Contest!?

We are pleased to bring you....TGF's 12 Days of Sketches!

Beginning today, we will be posting the TGF 12 Days of Sketches on the TGF BLOG starting with today's Farm Fresh Friday! With the exception of Sundays and Christmas Day, we'll be indulging your stamping addiction with TWELVE awesome sketches designed by our own Cindy Haffner, Mercy Kerin, Jessica and Marie!

Each day that a different sketch is posted, you can also find a place to upload them in the TGF GALLERIA, beginning with today, Sketch 1.

Our 12th Sketch will be revealed on NEW YEAR's DAY with a HUGE all-day CELEBRATION...stay tuned for details on that!

Our new TWO FFF's will proceed as normal and a prize will be given out to a random winner.

IN addition, ANYONE who completes ALL TWELVE sketches (you will have until Sunday 1/3/10 at 8pm CST to complete them and upload them to the appropriate galleries) will be entered into a drawing to win the ENTIRE TGF JANUARY RELEASE!!!

We hope this challenge puts you in the partying mood because we are excited about HUGE things for 2010 here on the Farm! Have a blast playing along...that's what it's all about...and be sure to check out the TGF Blog today for all the Farm Fresh Friday deets and the prize for this week's challenge, which just so happens to be SKETCH #1!!!!

Happy Stamping, Everyone!

I made two projects with this wonderful sketch by Cindy Haffner. I created a card and a candy box for my husband using TGF's Outdoorsy set which was designed by Marina Neira. For both projects I used PTI cardstock and American Crafts Christmas DP. I added twine, buttons, and ribbon. These stamps take on a rugged Holiday look by dressing the little foxes in their Christmas best. Make sure to check out all of the DT's creations using this sketch and I can't wait to see what you will create for the 12 Days of Sketches:)

Jessica
Cheryl
Cindy
Kadie
Kim
Mercy
Lynda
Sandra
Gabby

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Robyn's Fetish Wacky Wednesday


It's time for Robyn's Fetish Wacky Wednesday. Each week Robyn's Fetish gives you a free digital stamp and this week you can get the Sally Da Sheep digital image at the Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog. This image will be free for the next week and then you can purchase it through the Robyn's Fetish Store.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Pixie Dust Studios New Love Letters Release




It's time for another new release from Pixie Dust Studio! Love Letters. I can't wait until you see them all because they are all so adorable. I colored the image called Love Birds. My little love birds are colored with Copic markers. I made my card using PTI cardstock, K&Co. paper, rhinestones, felt hearts, ribbon and a button. Make sure and visit the rest of the design team and see what they have created! Also, don't forget to stop in at the Pixie Dust Studio Blog and see what magic and a little pixie dust can do!

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Robyn's Fetish New Release and Blog Hop



It's time again for the Robyn's Fetish new release blog hop. I used Doug the Backyard kid for my card. You can purchase him and all the new releases at the Robyn's Fetish Store. This is the time to purchase them all images at the Robyn's Fetish Store are 30% this weekend only to celebrate the new release images.

Doug is Colored with Copic markers. I used the Cosmo Cricket Boyfriend design paper. The card is made with the new Martha Stewart cardstock and PTI ribbon. I also, added three buttons to embellish my card.

Please also welcome our six new design team members: Joy, Michelle, Kym, Karen, Jeanette, and Leanne!!


We are also issuing a CHALLENGE TO YOU!!!! It will run from tonight at 12:01 am until Friday, December 18th at 12 pm. Go...Be Inspired...Feel The Creativity...Make Something Beautiful!!! Post it either in the comments section of the challenge blog. The winning creation will win 6 free images from Robyn!!! You should start at the Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog and you will be moving to Sara's blog next. Happy hopping and I can't wait to see what you will make:)


Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog
Lisa
Sara
Wendy
Meredith
Leanne
Joy
Kym
Karen
Jeanette
Michelle
Robyn's Shop

Friday, December 11, 2009

Shirley's 2 Girls DT Call



Shirley's 2 Girls is going all digital! They are looking for a new design team. If you have not visited their site and seen their wonderful images...you must take a look.

The DT call ends 12/20. To participate you need to make a card using their twisted Thursday Challenge. I have made a card and I designed an altered project with the Cheers digital image. I used American Crafts DP, Bazzil Cardstock, and colored my image with Copic Markers.

I have a confession. I love these stamps...but especially because they have lots of DOG images:)

Shirley's 2 Girls are looking for girls with attitude...are you one?

Farm Fresh Friday



Time for another Farm Fresh Friday Challenge from the Greeting Farm. The challenge is to not use any die cuts. All shapes must be cut out by hand. I designed this side open box to hold several gifts that I am giving to my hospice patients I visit with my therapy dog. I made this box using the adorable digital cupcake chibi stamp. I my little Chibi with Copic markers. The box is made out of Bazzil cardstock with American Crafts Christmas paper. I can't wait to see what you make this week. Remember to visit all the Design Team and see how this challenge inspired them!
If you like this box check out my tutorial below.

Jessica
Cheryl
Cindy
Kadie
Kim
Mercy
Lynda
Sandra
Gabby

Side Box Tutorial

















Please refer to the pictures for help with the tutorial. The figure # is posted on each photo.

Materials:

1 piece 9" x 12" cardstock scored every three inches
2 pieces of 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch cardstock scored at 3/4" on each side.
Optional: Make an additional piece of 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" cardstock scored at 3/4" if you want to add the shelf as seen in figure 2.
2 pieces of 3" x 9" cardstock scored at 1 1/2"
1 piece of cardstock 3" x 6" optional for gift card
2 pieces of cardstock 3 1/4" x 3 1/4"
1 piece of designer paper 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" optional for gift card.
1 piece of designer paper 8" x 12"
1 piece of designer paper 4' x 12"
2 pieces of designer paper 3" x3"
2 pieces of chipboard 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"
2 pieces of ribbon 20"
4 rivets
red sticky tape or score tape
border punch (optional)

Final Box: This is a picture of the side box finished and loaded with gifts for my hospice patients.
Figure 1: The inside of the box holds many gifts. I enclosed a pair of socks on the optional shelf, nail file, lip balm, lotion, and a fragrance diffuser.
Figure 2:Here are all the materials for the side box.
Figure 3: Take your 9" x 12" piece of cardstock and score it at 3", 6", and 9". I found that it is helpful to prescor since once all the dps are added it becomes very thick.
Figure 4: Place adhesive on both sides of the 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" chipboard. I used my Xyron for this. You can also use the red sticky tape or scor tape. Place the chipboard on the 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" squares and top them with the 3" x 3" pieces of dp. The cardstock helps make the box open and shut nicely. It also makes it sturdy.
Figure 5: At this point I ran the 8" x 12" piece of dp and the 4' x 12" piece of dp through the Xyron. I then attached them to the 9" x 12" piece of cardstock that I scored previously. I used a ruler to line up the 4" x 12" piece of dp so that it was adhered at the 2 1/2" mark. This allows the ribbon to line up when the box is finished. I then scored the entire piece again at 3", 6", and 9" or every 3".
Figure 6: Take the two 3" x 9" pieces of cardstock and score them at 1 1/2".
Figure 7: Using a ruler punch a hole at 2 1/5" and 4 1/2" and add rivets. I used my cropodile to punch the holes at 1/4" away from the score line and to set the rivets.
Figure 8: Take your two pieces of 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" cardstock (3 if you want the shelf) and score them at 3/4" on all four sides.
Fold the 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pieces of cardstock on the score lines, cut a slit where the lines meet and add either sticky tape or score tape to create a square.
Figure 9: Use a ruler to mark each square in half diagnally. Place sticky tape or score tape around the edges. Cut each square in half along the diagnal.
Figure 10: Take your piece of 9" x 12" cardstock folded on the score lines. It will make a large rectangle. Attach the one piece of the triangle set that you made with the 4 1/2" cardstock to the top. The long side of the diagonal will face outward. The flat side of the triangle will be to the top of the box. The corner will attach to the 3" score line and will adhere to the outside of the box. Take the other triangle from your first set. Attach the corner of the triangle to the 9"score line and bend the box to adhere the two sides as before. Remember the long cut side of the triangle will face outward. If you close the box the one side on the bottom will be a square. Please refer to the pictures. Repeat with the bottom of the box and the 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" triangles.
Figure 11: Using the 3" x 9" cardstock scored at 1 1/2" with the added rivets adhere these pieces to either side of the middle of the box. The rivets will face out. To simlify things. I Xyroned each piece and adhered the inside or the side without the rivets to the inside edge of my box. I then left the riveted side up on each side. I then laced my ribbon through the rivets on each side and adhered the sides down. There is wiggle room and you can still adjust the ribbon once the front sides are down so that each end of the ribbon is the same length and runs smoothly along the side of the box.
Figure 12: Add sticky tape or score tape to one of the triangles on the top of the box and the opposite triangle on the bottom of the box. Center the 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" ends with the chipboard on each end of the box. Now decorate your box any way you like.
Figure 13: This is how the box will look from the inside when it is finished.

This is my first tutorial. I am hoping to make more. I have many more projects in the wings. Please, if you enjoyed this project or like what you see on my blog beome a follower:) If you have any questions please ask.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Robyn's Fetish Wacky Wednesday


It's time for Robyn's Fetish Wacky Wednesday. Robyn's Fetish gives you a free digital stamp and this week you can get the Elves with Presants digital image at the Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog. This image will be free for the next week and then you can purchase it through the Robyn's Fetish Store.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Farm Fresh Friday










Time for another Farm Fresh Friday Challenge from the Greeting Farm. Wow! This one was tough for me. I always choke when presented with a color challenge. The challenge is to use the colors avocado, chocolate, aqua and white. I made a box and designed acetate boxes to fit into the openings. If I said figuring out the acetate boxes was easy, I would be lying. Every once in a while my substandard math skills reach around and bite me in the hiney. This was one of those times. But hey, I conquered it and now I feel victorious:) I made this box using the super cute Sweet Message stamps that were designed by Marina Neira! I colored them in the challenge colors with my Copics. The box is made out of Bazzil cardstock with Cosmo Cricket DP. I added dimentionals, green rhinestones, aqua buttons, and chocolate ribbons to finish my project. I can't wait to see what you make this week. Remember to visit all the Design Team and see how this challenge inspired them!

Jessica
Cheryl
Cindy
Kadie
Kim
Mercy
Lynda
Sandra
Gabby

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Pixie Dust Studios Challenge


The Pixie Dust Studio Challenge this week is to use the colors brown, cream and gold to create a card. It was tough! I made a card using the new Forrest Friends stamps. I colored them to resemble sepia toned photos and used a setiment of remember. I found this wonderful felt ribbon and added it to the DP from American Crafts and Bazzil cardstock. A PTI button was added for embelishment. Make sure and check out the rest of the DT to see what they created for the challenge!!!

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Pixie Dust Studios Forrest Friends New Release





It's time for another new release from Pixie Dust Studio! The forrest friends. I colored the image "Nutin but Love". I made a little basket that holds spiced pecans. I even sewed the ribbon to make a ruffle. My mom would be so proud! I used the new Martha Stewart card stock and Cosmo Cricket DP. Make sure and visit the rest of the design team and see what they have created!Also, don't forget to stop in at the Pixie Dust Studio Blog and see what magic and a little pixie dust can do!

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Sweet Message Blog Hop from The Greeting Farm!




Hello and WELCOME to our Sweet Message BLOG HOP! We are so excited that today is the day! The Greeting Farm is releasing SIX new rubber stamps and/or stamp sets and TEN new digis! This is a HUGE release, just in time for the holidays, and there are some prizes along the way so be sure to cover your bases and visit everyone's blogs today!

We are extra excited to have our December Guest Designer, Gabby helping kick off our Blog Hop and are so happy to have her with us for the month of December! That's just one of a few exciting things going on at TGF during the month of December...you will be SO glad you're a friend of the Farm!

Now...prizes.....Did someone say PRIZES??? Well, to help celebrate the TWO NEW SETS by Marina Neira that TGF is releasing today, GABBY will be giving away BOTH sets to ONE LUCKY commenter on her blog! She is the first stop on the hop and we can't WAIT to get started!

In addition, you won't want to forget to COMPLETE the hop, then stop on back at The Greeting Farm's blog and LEAVE A COMMENT letting us know you've completed it....because ONE RANDOM WINNER will receive the ENTIRE December RELEASE!!!! That's SIXTEEN releases in total.... 4 singles, 2 sets, and 10 digis....and let me tell you, you do NOT want to miss out on the chance to win!!! Also, Marina as a thank you is giving away a free digi on the TGF blog...Toby New Year. He is adorable!

So let's begin today's Sweet Message Blog Hop....Here are your Hop Stops:

Gabby
Jessica
Cheryl
Cindy
Kadie
Kim
Mercy
Lisa
Lynda
Sandra
TGF BLOG

Have fun and GOOD LUCK! And don't forget, the releases are ALL available now in the TGF Store! Have a great day and happy shopping!

I can't wait to share my projects with you. I love these stamps so much I couldn't stop once I got started!!! I used the Outdoorsy set to make this box and this is the largest box I have ever made!!! I colored the foxes with Copic markers. Cardstock is from Bazzil and the DP is K&Co.. I added felt ribbon, buttons from PTI, and twine to make this box a little more rugged. This box will hold four cupcakes or a gift.

I then used the Sweet Message set to create two cards one for the guys and one for the girls. Both images are colored with Copics. I used PTI cardstock and Basic Grey DP. I made my little girl a redhead and used my favorite colors in the world...pink and green. I just know she would have green eyes:) The best thing about coloring The Greeting Farm images is watching them come to life. It begins with the first stroke of the marker. I fall in love with each one and to me they all have personalities. Maybe I have been leaving the caps off my Copics too long:)

Have a wonderful Hop everyone!!!!

Monday, November 30, 2009

Elizabeth's New Images from The Greeting Farm



The Greeting Farm has three adorable new stamps that were designed by Elizabeth-Library Mouse, Reading Fairy, Victorian Reader. I made two different projects with each for Christmas gifts. I have a family of readers! First I created a magnetic bookmark. I designed this so that the bookmark has a flap and concealed under the flap is a setiment "make a wish" and the magnet to hold the books pages. I also made a notebook using a jr. legal pad cut in half. You can write notes or even the books you have read in the notebooks. The book I am reading now is the Dome by Stephen King. It is a wonderful book and you get alot for your money (over 1000 pages)!
Make sure to stop by all of the Design Team member's blogs and check out their creations!

Jessica
Cheryl
Cindy
Kadie
Kim
Mercy
Lynda
Sandra
TGF BLOG

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Sassy Suzi Sprout Day



It's Sassy Suzi Sprout Day!!!!! Do you remember the contest on The Greeting Farm to Design your own Sprout? Kim Yu won with her drawing of Sassy Suzi! What a wonderful image!!!! Kim will be participating with us and even has a Sassy Suzi to give away to a random commenter, courtesy of The Greeting Farm.

Sassy Suzi inspired me also! I made several projects with her. First, I made a card. Suzi is colored with copic markers. I coordinated her outfit with my K&Co. design paper. I used PTI cardstock and lots of glitter glue.

I found some daily planners in the Target dollar section. I used PTI cardstock, K&Co. DP, and glitter glue for Suzi. I measured my planner and built my design around it. I then laminated the cover and attached it to the planner with the super hold red tape. I like how they turned out. I colored Suzi to be a brunette and a blonde. I really love how much each project changes just by coloring the image different. Hope you enjoyed my projects and make sure to visit all of the Design Team and Kim Yu too!
Jessica
Cheryl
Cindy
Kadie
Kim
Mercy
Lynda
Sandra
TGF BLOG

Pixie Dust Studios New Release Sneak Preview


Pixie Dust Studios is having a new release of the digital set Forest Friends! I chose Nuttin but Love. These two little squirrels are just perfect for a Valentines card or a card to someone you love. I colored the image with Copic markers. I used PTI cardstock and K&Co. design paper. I embellished my card with ribbon, rhinestone hearts, and lots of glitter glue. I added a heart charm and a tag that reads "Nuts about you". I hope you like it! You can purchase this Digital stamp and all the others from the collection on December 1st from Pixie Dust Studios. Make sure and visit all of the Design Team and see what they created from the Forest Friends digital stamps!!!

Robyn's Fetish Saturday Challenge


The Robyn's Fetish challenge this week is to make a penny spinner card. There are several good tutorials on this technique. My favorite came from Splitcoast Stampers. I chose the bee from the Robyn's Fetish store and colored him with Copic markers. I used K& Co. paper. My spinner is several Prima flowers and when you tip the card the flowers spin down the channel. Make sure to visit the rest of the Design Team and see what they created for this challenge.
 

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