The Greeting October Release!

HELLO and WELCOME to the OCTOBER release at The Greeting Farm! Not only do we have FIVE SPECTACULAR new releases available, a NEW challenge team debuting today on the Farm Fresh Challenge blog, we are THRILLED to bring you a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT- probably one of the biggest in TGF history...

THE GREETING FARM IS PROUD to announce that we have been invited to be the newest MEMBER COMPANY on SPLITCOASTSTAMPERS!!!!!

We are beyond thrilled and honored to become a Member Company and cannot wait to share some of the benefits and excitement with ALL of you!

For those of you NEW to Splitcoaststampers (SCS), it is the single largest online community for stampers and a wonderful place to access tutorials, a vast online gallery, and tons of ways to get involved with their awesome forums dedicated to stamping and much more!

As a MEMBER COMPANY, The Greeting Farm now has our VERY OWN FORUM to encourage ALL of our customers, new and old to get out there and chat with us, while we keep you up to date on the latest TGF happenings :) With over 700,000 unique hits a month, we are excited about the potential to meet NEW Farm friends, but we are mostly SO, SO very excited about being able to have a 'home' to chat with you, get to know you better, and post fun and important information ALL in one place! We really look forward to this being a means of getting closer to our stamping community, welcoming new stampers and getting to spend more time with our cherished current customers, as well!

Splitcoaststampers also offers a wonderful Member gallery where you can upload ALL your photos, even non- TGF cards, to their gallery and use different keywords depending on what you're uploading. Please use this keyword for all SCS gallery posts: thegreetingfarm (no spaces :)

Last but not least, if you are new to Splitcoast, it's a free service, so all you need to do is pop on over and register a user name and password just like our own Gallery :) Should you lose the above link to get to the TGF FORUM? No problem! Just log onto Splitcoast, enter the FORUMS> Member Companies>The Greeting Farm! WOO HOOOO!!!!! We are SO EXCITED about this announcement!

If you have ANY questions whatsoever, please contact Jess and she will be happy to answer them!

Now...ON with the SHOW! Hooray! We hope that you will come to our RELEASE EVENT TODAY, beginning at NOON CST, and chatting throughout the day! Around 10pm CST. there will be an ENTIRE release to give away to one lucky SCS user who chats with us on our "RELEASE PARTY CHATTER" thread, so come on over and check us out! You can chat with us ANY time before 10pm CST-winner will be announced on the TGF BLOG and on our SCS chat :)

For my card today, I used this sassy girl with her little puppy from the Furever set! I followed the sketch at Sweet Sunday Sketch. Papers are from the My Mind's Eye Life of the Party stack.



Are you ready to hop and win ANOTHER OCTOBER RELEASE PRIZE? Well, a set is being given away to anyone who completes the DT hop and leaves a comment here on the TGF BLOG!

TGF BLOG
LORI CRAIG
Becca Fabozzi
Carisa Zglobicki
Denice Bartucci
Kim Yu
Tracey Pickersgill
Jessica Diedrich

Thank you so much for participating and for being here with us on such an exciting day!
Hope to see you ALL on the new TGF FORUM! Hooray!

World Card Makind Day Sale at Sparkle Creations!

The Greeting Farm Preview: Furever

Hello, again, everyone! Well, we've covered babies so far at The Greeting Farm, did you think we would leave your pets out? Not a chance! How CUTE is this new clear stamp set, titled "FUR-ever"??? Awwww. Whether you have a fantastic feline or precious pup, this is definitely a must-have for all pet lovers out there, kids and adults alike!

Oh my gosh! I simply ADORE this set! I don't have any pets at home but I have a few friends who lots cats and dogs and this set is perfect to make cards for them!

Here is a card I made for one of my cat lover friend whose birthday is coming up. I used used my new banner die and my new stack of My Mind's Eyes Life of the Party papers. Sketch is by Sketch Saturday.


Well, if a dog is a man's best friend, I hear STAMPS are some of ours! Be sure to check out the TGF BLOG today to see how you can WIN the new "Fur-ever" set! Thanks again for stopping by!

The Greet Farm Preview: Build A Onesie - Boy

Hey, everybody! If you've been keeping up with this week's previews at The Greeting Farm, you know we're right in the middle of a FULL week of October previews and the excitement is building! We are BURSTING with excitement about what's to come in the next few days, not to mention our FIVE amazing October releases!

On that note, did ya think we left the BOYS out? Not a chance! Introducing "BUILD A ONESIE: boy!" This cute counterpart to the "BUILD a ONESIE: girl" set that we previewed yesterday will be released on October 1st in clear polymer, quality stamps and I can't wait to show you what I made with it: another simple card! :)

Well, I usually pretty baby cards to be simple anyway. Since this card is so simple, there is really not much to talk about it. LOL All I did was colored this onesie, cut it out and popped it with foam tape onto embossed with cardstock. LOL Oh, I added the three mini buttons too!


Don't forget to visit the TGF BLOG today to see who else has some cute couture for a boy to show you today! I hear there's a set up for grabs there, too, so be sure to find out how you can enter to win! See you soon!

Sparkle Creations Challenge #62: ICS Sketch

Hello there!

Sparkle Creations is sponsoring ICS this week and it's a fun sketch to follow! Our challenge for the week is using ICS sketch! How awesome is that! You get double the chance at winning a Sparkle Creations stamp!

Here is my take on the sketch. I used Sledding Chloe on this card. I paired it Chloe with My Mind's Eye glitter Christmas papers. Sentiment is my Papertrey Ink.


Need more inspiration? Then head over to SCRS blog for more samples! You will find info on this month's sale as well!

Thanks so much for stopping by everyone! I know I haven't been around blogland much lately but I hope to blog hop a little soon...if I haven't visited you recently. Things have been pretty chaotic behind the scene here.

SLEIGHBELLS RING...are YOU listenin'?

Hello, Farm Friends! It's hard to believe that in a few short months, we'll be twirling into Thanksgiving, caroling into Christmas, and putting some HEART in the HOLIDAYS! While we don't want to rush any of the magical times ahead, we know that it takes time and energy to get a head start on those Holiday cards!

Today marks day one of a FIVE-day PREVIEW EVENT at The Greeting Farm, and we are thrilled to bring you our first sneak peek at a new CLEAR stamp set, simply titled "CLEAR CHRISTMAS!"

Before we get to previews, we have a SUPER special October Guest Designer to announce today! Please welcome the amazingly sweet and talented LORI CRAIG to our TGF family this month! Lori's blog, "Make a Difference" is inspiring and from the heart, you'll definitely want to visit and we are over the moon that she is joining us this month. WELCOME. LORI!

I have been quite busy....and lazy....lately so not much time to craft lately. Since I have pretty limited crafting time, I decided to go with a plain and simple card. I used my new picot die! Love it!

This Clear Christmas set inspired me to make a Santa's Sleigh! It's very fun to make and you can find a template HERE.


Well, does that get you in the spirit, even though it's a little early? We hope so! Don't forget to check out the TGF BLOG today for MORE samples from the entire DT and a chance to WIN this set before it's released! What's more? We have a HUGE announcement coming on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1st during our RELEASE day post and you will NOT want to miss this one...promise! Not only do we have a new release coming, a new Challenge Team coming October 1st...we have ONE more exciting announcement and it might just be our best one YET! Thanks for stopping by today...I will definitely be back with more very soon!

Sparkle Creations Challenge #61: Favorite Song

Oh the weather outside is frightful,
But the fire is so delightful,
And since we've no place to go,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

This week at Sparkle Creations, we have a FAVORITE SONG challenge. Let It Snow is not really my favorite song but I love Christmas and I thought Rin and Snowman is perfect for to go with this song!

I followed the sketch over at CLP, very fun sketch. Image has been colored with Copic. Sentiment is computer generated. Papers are by My Mind's Eyes, Wonderful Winter. Snowflake punches are by Martha Stewart.


What is your favorite song? We would love for your to play along with us!

Need more inspiration? Please hop over to Sparkle Creations!

Challenges:

Bow and Berries: Glitter
Kaboodle Doodle: Lots of Layers
Make It Monday: Anything Goes
Addicted To Stamps: Stitching
Corrosive: Punches and/or dies

Inspired by 1Luvnmama

Hello! Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!

My project today was inspired by my dear friend, 1Luvnmama of Luvn The Journey. Mama sent me one of these little purse/treat box...let's call it treat box purse (LOL)..a while back and I love how it looks and how simple it is to make. So, I finally got some time to make one myself yesterday.

I used this adorable fairy from The Greeting Farm's Fairy Princess set. The little fairies are perfect size for tags!

This purse measures 5 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches. It's big enough to hold quite a few things. I made the flower using four prima flowers. All I did was layered them, secured it with a brad and added stickle.



Here is how it looks when opened.

I made this purse for wonderful friend's birthday. Her birthday was earlier this month. If you know me, I procrastinate so I am sending this to her late. LOL

I also made this purse for this week's challenge at Lollipop Crafts. The challenge? You guessed it, Anything but a card! Need more inspiration? Head over to Lollipop Crafts!

Thanks so much for stopping by, everyone!

Challenges:
Stamp Fairies: Glitter
Quirky Crafts: Anything But A Card
The Squirrel and the Fox: Anything Goes
One Stop Craft: Girlie
A Day For Daisy: Get Gifty
Clear Inspired: Glitter

Throwback Thursday at The Greeting Farm!

Okay, raise your hand if you are guilty of not playing your older TGF stamps. I think we all pretty much neglected some of our older stamps at some point. That's why there is Throwback Thursday! It is a perfect chance for us to dust them off!

I decided to play with WS Dee Dee. I simply adore this little cutie! I especially love her hair! So cute!


That's all I have for now. Hope everyone is having a wonderful week so far! Don't forget today is CHEEKY KITTY release day!

New Digi Preview At The Greeting Farm!

Yup! You read it right! The Greeting Farm is releasing this ADORABLE, SEXY Cheeky Kitty tomorrow, September 15th! She's a digi so no need to wait for her in the mail!

Farm Fresh Challenge blog has a fun sketch this week and I just have to play along! I don't usually make round cards so this is a PERFECT chance!

This card measures 5 1/2 in diameter. My Martha Stewart circle cutter did the job! LOL If you don't have one, you have got to get one! It cuts so precisely and so easily too! I don't use it often but this is not my first time using it by the way.

Look! I was able to find a cat charm in my stash to go with Miss Cheeky Kitty!


What do you think of the green hair? LOL I wanted to try something new so coloring green hair is pretty new to me. hehe I even used a new set of skin color for her. I used E53, E51, E50. I don't usually use these colors for skin tone.




Wanna see more Cheeky samples? Check them out at The Greeting Farm blog!

Sparkle Creations Challenge #60: CASE the DT

Hi There!

This week at Sparkle Creations we have a fun challenge for you guys to play along! The challenge is CASE THE DT! Cool, right? All you need to do is CASE one of the DTs creation, link your card to SCRS blog and you are in for a chance to win one of the many adorable Sparkle Creations stamps!

For my card, I used Bicycle Chloe. I believe papers are by Basic Grey. I don't know for sure since I used scraps. Chloe was colored with Copics. Sentiment is my Papertrey Ink.


For more inspiration, please visit our blog!

September Secret Sister

Hello! Hope everyone had a great weekend!

I decided to send in my September Sister Swap card early...I mean on time, LOL.. The theme for this month is to use red, orange and brown...at least use one of these colors. I used Princess Anya no. 3 from The Greeting Farm and dressed her with a red gown.

My sewing machine is acting, not sure what's going on with it. It took me a while to sew this card and the sewing is just horrible!

My card today is also for this week's challenge at Lollipop Crafts, which is to use eyelets or brads. I am still with Lollipop Crafts, just haven't have much time to make creations for the challenges. LOL Thanks so much to my wonderful friend, co-owner of Lollipop Crafts, Kris, for doing a great job at running the blog! I want to thank our awesome for all the beautiful creations each week as well!

I used the sketch from The Sweet Stop. It has been a while since I have time to play along their awesome sketches!

Well folks, that's all for now. Hope everyone is having a great start of the week!

Proud As A Peacock

Hello friends!

Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend!

We were planning on going to Legoland this weekend but cancelled it the last minute because my son was sick. I guess we can always go some other time. I mean, it's pretty close by. It's no more than two hours away. LOL

Anyway, I want to share these two peacock cards with you! I made these for the Our Craft Lounge 2011 Summer CHA samples. I tend to forget what I posted or not when I put my cards/projects away. You know, out of sight, out of mind! LOL

I used this proud peacock from the Proud As A Peacock set. This is a brand new set just recently released. It comes with some awesome sentiments too! I totally recommend this!


Well, gang, that's all for now. I haven't have much time to craft hence the lack of posts. I need to send some thank you cards out too but haven't have the time to get things together. I have got to get more organized! LOL

Sparkle Creations September 2011 Preview: Franken Josh

Hello!
Today we are previewing Franken Josh at Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps! Once again, I used the Eerie papers by Basic Grey. I still have a few sheets. I am hoping I can finish the pad this year. I guess I better start cracking up more Halloween cards then! LOL

Be sure to visit all rest of the SCRS designers for more peeks of Franken Josh. Sparkle will be giving away a Franken Josh to one lucky person! For a chance to win, you need to comment on all of the designer's blogs (list below). Then head on over to the SCRS blog and comment on the Josh post. You have until midnight EST tonight to comment. The lucky winner will be announced the following day!

Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Blog
Alice Wertz
Jessica Diedrich, September Guest Designer
Kim Yu
Shaela Odd
Simonne Clay
Sparkle Smith
Stephanie Kraft

Before I go, did you know Emily is the featured character or September? You know hat that means, right? Yup, all Emily stamps are on sale!!

Happy shopping, crafting, blog hopping, everyone! :)

Sparkle Creations September 2011 Preview: Mummy Oliver

Hello! It's time to preview new stamps/images at Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps! Today we are previewing this cute Mummy Oliver! Mummy Oliver comes with this sentiment (Spooktacular Treat) as well!

Oliver has been colored with Copic markers. I used Basic Grey (Eerie paper pad). The bats are 3D stickers I bought last year by Recollection.


Jessica Diedrich of The Whimsical Butterfly is our September Guest! Welcome, Jess!

Be sure to visit all rest of the SCRS designers for more peeks of Mummy Oliver. Sparkle will be giving away a Mummy Oliver to one lucky person! For a chance to win, you need to comment on all of the designer's blogs (list below). Then head on over to the SCRS blog and comment on the Oliver post. You have until midnight EST each day to comment. The lucky winner will be announced the following day!

Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Blog
Alice Wertz
Jessica Diedrich, September Guest Designer
Kim Yu
Shaela Odd
Simonne Clay
Sparkle Smith
Stephanie Kraft

More previews coming up so stay tuned!

Sparkle Creations Challenge: Sketch Time!

Hello blogging friends! Hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend!

This wee at Sparkle Creations, we have this cool sketch for you to follow!

I used Broomstick Lucy on my card. Sentiment is by Our Craft Lounge. Papers are by Basic Grey, Eerie paper pad.


W e are previewing new stamps this week at Sparkle Creations. Be sure to come back soon!

Have a great one everyone!

Birthday Tag Card

Hey there!

I made this birthday tag card a couple of weeks ago and totally didn't share it with you guys! This card features Amelia from the OA Surprise set.



I haven't been able to play along challenges in a looong time so this card is for these challenges:

Craft Your Passion: Flowers
HEart Song Inspiration: Distressing and/or use paint
Kaboodle Doodle: Ric Rac, fabric or lace
Lia Stampz: Birthday
Make It Monday: Anything Goes
Marianne's Design Divas: Anything Goes
Aly's Sunday Challenge: Bows
Crafting When We Can: Anything Goes
Pile It On: Buttons, Bows, Brads, anything that starts with "B"
Inspire Me Fridays: Always Anything Goes