Oh, BABY! It’s time for the TGF June Release!

Hi, sweet Friends of the Farm!

Thanks so much for joining me today for the JUNE release at The Greeting Farm! You probably arrived here from the TGF blog, and I’m so glad you stopped by!

As you’ve seen over the past few days, we’re going “ga-ga” over this new installment of cuteness available NOW in the TGF Store!   We’re welcoming the new onesie die (and accessories), the revamped Anya and Ian stamp set, the new Winky Bean, and a new WS “Charlotte Chic”!  We’re keeping it sweet and sassy this month and can’t WAIT to see what you do with these new items!


I have two projects to share with you today…the first is a quick set of gift tags that I made with the recently re-released Baby Anya & Ian stamp set!


These came together pretty quick. I cut a standard card base in half, added a panel of patterned paper and stamped the sentiment on a coordinating strip of paper. Adding the colored image, punching a hole, then threading twine, and you’re done! 🙂

I’ll leave you now to continue our Blog Hop, where you’ll not only find inspiration and adorable project samples, but you’ll also be on your way to a chance to WIN the ENTIRE JUNE RELEASE!   One lucky winner who hops and comments on each DT members’ blog and then returns to the TGF BLOG to let us know they did, will win and you have ALL WEEKEND to hop since today’s a Saturday!

Just enter by Sunday, June 2nd at 11:30 pm and we’ll announce the winner along with our fabulous June Guest Designer Monday morning, June 3rd.  Your next stop on the hop is Rosie’s fabulous blog! Happy hopping, everyone!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs,

TGF June Release Preview: Charlotte Chic!

Happy Thursday, Friends of the Farm! It seems like forever since I’ve blogged, but what I have for you today is worth the wait!
We’ve been previewing the June release this week at The Greeting Farm, and it’s my turn to share some creations with you that I made with the newest Wild Sprout, “Charlotte Chic”!
She’s a new, updated rubber stamp based on the “Charlotte” digi that’s still available in The Greeting Farm Store…and she’s fashionably fabulous!
For my first card, I paired Charlotte Chic with some bright, fun papers. Making these cards gave me the opportunity to practice my skills for coloring curly hair and darker skin tones! I paper pieced her shirt with some coordinating paper and added a flower to her headband. The sentiment I used is from the “Anya Styles” set.
For my second card, I kept the theme of bright and bold colors and added some polka dots to her headband and shirt. The sentiment on this card is from the “Anya Celebrates” set.

So, what do you think? This fashionable and fierce Wild Sprout will make her runway debut June 1st, but, you can have the chance to win her just by commenting on the blogs of the DT members who are previewing “Charlotte Chic” today: Suzanne (you’re here),  RachelAnnie Rose, and Jodi! 

You have until 11:30 PM CST tonight to comment on the blogs and stop by TGF’s blog to let us know that you visited and left comments on all of them!

And, don’t forget about our RELEASE DAY BLOG HOP on Saturday, June 1st starting at the TGF blog!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs,

Your Next Stamp: May Release After Party!

Happy Friday! I hope you’ve enjoyed all of the fantabulous creations that the Your Next Stamp Design Team whipped up for this month’s release! We’re still celebrating with our May release “after party,” and I have a pair of cards to share with you today!
Don’t forget, all of the new stamps are available NOW in the YNS Store!
My first card features the second new Darling Diva to be released this month, “Oceana“!

I made the sand by first coloring the area with a combo of E33 and E34 Copics. Then I added a thin layer of Distress Stickles in Antique Linen. It makes great looking sand when it dries!

I made the button accent by die cutting a circle, stamping one of the sentiments from the set, threaded some matching twine through a large button and then glue dotting the stamped circle to the button.
Other supplies: patterned paper (American Crafts 6×6 mini pad), twine, adhesive rhinestones, assorted Copic markers, metal circle and scalloped circle dies, cardstock.

My second card features one of the two new fairy stamp sets! This is “Skye“!

YNS supplies: “Skye” image stamp, flower dies from “Spring Garden Die Set,” sentiment from “Blossom” stamp set. Other supplies: patterned paper (“Hey Girl” 6×6 pad – Basic Grey), circle and scalloped circle metal dies, Stickles, glitter brad, assorted Copic markers, circle hole punch, watermark ink, white embossing powder.

Don’t forget, there are still some special discounts available in the YNS Store until Sunday, May 26:

Stop by the YNS blog for the full list of designers sharing their after party creations with you today!
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Your Next Stamp’s May Release HOP!

Happy Wednesday! It’s new release time again at Your Next Stamp, and we’re kicking off the festivities with our monthly blog hop! You can find all of the new goodies HERE at the Your Next Stamp Store!

You probably arrived from Olivia‘s blog, but in case you’re starting here (at Suzanne‘s blog), we’re providing the full hop list at the bottom of our posts so you can start at the beginning!

Make sure you hop around to all of the blogs featured in the link list below for lots of inspiration using the new products!  If you leave a comment on ALL of the blogs, you’ll be entered to win a $20.00 YNS gift certificate!  The lucky winner will be announced on the Your Next Stamp Blog May 25th.

I have two cards to share with  you today! My first card features one of the two new Darling Diva stamps being released this month…here’s “Mariah“:
YNS Supplies: image stamp “Mariah” (Darling Divas Collection), star and note accents “Whatnots Celebrate Die Set“, frames “Large Film Strip Die” and “Mini Film Strip Die“, sentiment created with “Skinny Alpha Font Set“; Other supplies: assorted Copic markers, patterned paper (“Knee Highs” 6×6 pad – Basic Grey), Stickles, silver gel ink pen, Glossy Accents, watermark ink, white embossing powder.
My second card features “Spring Blossom Robin“:
YNS Supplies: image stamp “Spring Blossom Robin“, sentiment “Spring Garden Robin“; Other supplies: assorted Copic markers, patterned paper (“Lavender/The Sweetest Thing” 6×6 pad – My Mind’s Eye), sewing machine, Memento Rich Cocoa and Tuxedo Black Ink, Spellbinders Oval and Lacey Ovals dies.

Don’t forget that Karen is offering some awesome hop specials, so make sure you take advantage of these great deals:
Thank you so much for stopping by today! Your next stop on the hop is Kelli‘s fantabulous blog!

Happy hopping (and shopping)!

Hugs,

Whimsy and Stars Studio May Blog Hop!

Hi, everyone! It’s time for a new Design Team season at Whimsy and Stars Studio, and today we’re celebrating Mabelle’s May release with a DT showcase and blog hop! You should have arrived from Melissa‘s blog, and now you’re visiting me (Suzanne)!
This month’s new digi stamp release is “Garden Joy,” and she’s perfect for celebrating springtime and Mother’s Day!
I always think of my Mom when I color images like these…she has always been a whiz when it comes to gardening. Unfortunately, I didn’t inherit her talent, because my thumb is brown instead of green…LOL
Here’s a peek at the digi stamp:
And here’s my card!
Be sure to leave comments for all of the blogs on today’s hop, because Mabelle will be selecting two random comments from all of the ones left on the hop for a prize, which is their choice of one digi stamp from the Whimsy and Stars Studio etsy store! Our hop runs until Wednesday, May 8 at 7PM Eastern Time, so make sure to leave all of your comments for us before then!
Since I’m the last stop on today’s hop, head over to the Whimsy and Stars Studio blog to let Mabelle know how much you enjoyed the hop, and to find out all the details on the Whimsy and Stars Studio DT Call!
And, don’t forget to visit the Whimsy and Stars Studio etsy store for more fabulous digi stamps that you’re sure to fall in love with!
Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s hop!
Hugs,

It’s CLEARLY Your Next Stamp!

(For my Greeting Farm post, please scroll down or click HERE. Thanks!)
Hello and welcome to a special Your Next Stamp New Release Blog Hop!  Today we are introducing you to something that is “CLEARLY” awesome and so much fun, which is “CLEARLY” what YNS is all about!  So, have you figured it out yet???
Yes! Your Next Stamp is introducing a new collection called “Clearly Your Next Stamp”. These crystal-clear stamp sets are made with high quality photopolymer!  They are non-yellowing and provide a clean and crisp stamped image just like the current YNS purple rubber!
It’s so easy to get a perfect sentiment and image placement with these fabulous new sets! We’re introducing 6 fabulous and fun new clear stamp sets today and they’re available NOW in the YNS store!

The hop starts on Wendy M’s blog, and if you’ve been hopping along, then you should have arrived from Maureen’s blog.  The hop will run through Sunday, May 5th at 12 midnight (EST) We’ve also included the full hop list at the bottom of our posts just in case you need it!

Here’s what I came up with today! First, I created my own sentiment to go with “Miyuki from Japan” using the new “Skinny Font Alpha Set” (In case you don’t know the meaning of the sentiment, it’s Japanese for “thank you.”)
The layout I used is based on Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #83, so I’m also entering my card there.
Supplies: image stamp (“Miyuki from Japan” – Your Next Stamp), sentiment stamp (“Skinny Font Alpha Set” – Your Next Stamp), patterned paper (“Lucille” and “Konnichiwa” 6×6 mini pads – Basic Grey), border strip (SEI), foam tape, sewing machine, assorted Copic markers, ink (Memento Tuxedo Black).
I created this custom sentiment for “Feather Duster Ellie” with the “Happy Day Sentiments” set!

Supplies: image stamp (“Feather Duster Ellie” – Your Next Stamp), sentiment (“Happy Day Sentiments Set” – Your next Stamp, metal die (“Insta Love Polaroid Die” – Your Next Stamp), patterned paper (“Hey Girl” and “True Love” 6×6 pads – Basic Grey), assorted Copic markers, sewing machine, ink (Memento Rich Cocoa and Espresso Truffle), twine (Whisker Graphics), wood button.
As always, we have a fabulous prize hidden along the hop!  Just leave comments on all of the DT blogs for your chance to win this awesome prize pack:
Winners will be announced on the Your Next Stamp Blog on Monday, May 6th.
Karen is also offering an amazing hop special!  All Clearly Your Next Stamp Sets are 20% Off as a special intro price!!! No online coupon code required! 
Now it’s time to hop on over to Susan’s blog, but don’t forget to leave a comment here before you go for your chance to win!  Thank you so much for stopping by and as always, happy hopping!

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It’s time to celebrate our MAY release at TGF!

Hi, everyone!

It’s MAY-day at The Greeting Farm and we’re here to celebrate our wonderful spring-themed release!   I hope you’ve enjoyed the last few days of previews! We’ve introduced you to two new Anyas, and THREE new TGF Dies!   The possibilities are truly endless with these versatile borders and we’re anticipating seeing some super cute projects made by a lot of you!

There’s a lot of fun on the way this month, and we’re just getting started with our RELEASE DAY blog hop!   As always, the prize is one sweet deal, as one lucky winner will receive the ENTIRE May Release!

Before I leave you with one amazing lineup, here’s the card I’m sharing with you today! I’m featuring “Garden Anya”, a sentiment from “Anya Strolls” and the TGF Gate Die:


Other supplies: assorted Copic markers, patterned paper (“True Love” 6×6 paper pad – Basic Grey), heart accent (Prima), sewing machine, foam tape, ink (Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Toffee Crunch), sewing machine, watermark ink, white embossing powder.

Isn’t she adorable? Thanks for stopping by, and if you’re just getting here, be sure to head back over to the TGF BLOG to begin the hop.   Here’s your order for our May release party:

SUZANNE BIER – you’re here!

Hope you enjoy all the lovely projects in today’s hop! Don’t forget to leave a comment before you hop over to Rosie’s blog!

Hugs,

It’s a fence-tastic Tuesday at TGF!

Hi, everybody! It’s our last day of May previews at The Greeting Farm, and today, I have some fence-tastic cards to show you…along with a preview of our new fence die!

I chose to do two cards…one with each new Anya and the fence die. It’s a great way to build a scene on your cards and projects!

Here’s my first card with “Anya Strolls”!
TGF supplies: “Anya Strolls” stamp set, TGF Fence Die. Other supplies: patterned paper (“Kneehighs” 6×6 pad – Basic Grey; yellow polka dot paper is a scrap from my stash), assorted Copic markers, ink (Memento Tuxedo Black, Espresso Truffle), butterfly accent (Pink Paislee).
I added the butterfly accent from my stash because I thought it would be good for the puppy to have something to look at, and to chase later!
For my second card, I chose “Garden Anya” and made space behind the fence die for a little pocket, which is also a great place to add a gift card!

I also used TGF’s cloud die and flower die to help accent the scene, and I used an embossing folder to make the woodgrain pattern in the fence. I just inserted the die cut into the folder and ran it through the machine!

TGF supplies: “Mini Cloud Die“, “Mini Fleur Stamps and Die“, “Garden Anya”. Other supplies: patterned paper (“Green at Heart” 6×6 mini pad – Basic Grey), assorted Copic markers, embossing folder (Sizzix/Tim Holtz), sewing machine, kraft cardstock, ink (“Melon Mambo” – Stampin’ Up, “Northern Pine” and “Tuxedo Black” Tsukineko Memento), gift card.

So, what do you think? All of our new dies and stamps will be available TOMORROW in the TGF Store! Be sure to join us for our DT blog hop tomorrow, where we’ll show you some more fun possibilities with our new release!
And, one lucky reader/commenter will win their very own fence die! Just comment here and on the TGF blog and we’ll draw a random winner!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you have a wonderful day!
Hugs,

Your Next Stamp’s After-Release Party!

We’re like, totally stoked that you’re joining us for our After-Release Party at Your Next Stamp!
Have you had a chance to hop along with us to see all of the righteous and radical creations that the DT made for this release? You can check them all out HERE (starting at Stephanie’s blog)!
Here’s my card for today, featuring “Like, Totally Radical 80’s Fhiona“:
(You’ll also notice some images and a sentiment from the “Fantabulous 80’s Accesories” set!)
I thought bright, neon colors would tie in perfectly with our Fun Friday theme of Spring!
All of this month’s releases are available NOW in the YNS Store!
And to like, totally make your shopping experience radical, Karen is offering a discount! You’ll receive 15% off your order using code YNSAPRIL2013 valid until Sunday, April 28th.  Plus, she loaded up the YNS Bargain Bin and Retired Stamp Bin with majorly awesome deals! 

There’s still some time to comment on all of the hop blogs for your chance to win this like, fantabulous prize pack! (The winner will be announced on the YNS blog on Saturday!)

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs,

YNS April New Release Blog Hop!

Howdy, everybody! Welcome to the Your Next Stamp April New Release Blog Hop!

We’re sharing some GROOVY and TOTALLY AWESOME projects with you today, all featuring some ADORABLE new stamps and dies!!! The YNS Design Team has had a blast playing with all of the new goodies, and we know you will too!

Our hop starts on Stephanie’s blog, and if you’ve been hopping along, you should have arrived from Wendy R.’s blog. In case you’d like to start from the beginning, we’ve provided the full hop list at the bottom of our posts to make things super easy!

For my project today, I’m featuring one of the new Franfou images, “Hoot’s Up” and the “Rainy Day” die set:

and here’s my card: 
Did you notice? Hoot’s parachute was made with some twine and the top of the small umbrella die!

As always, we have some fabulous prizes for our hoppers to win!  Just make sure you leave comments on all of the DT blogs for your chance to win!  Winners will be announced on the YNS blog Saturday, April 27th.


Karen is also offering some amazing specials at the Your Next Stamp store!  You will receive 15% off your order using code YNSAPRIL2013 valid April 24th-April 28th.  Plus, she has loaded up the YNS Bargain Bin and Retired Stamp Bin with awesome deals!

Now it’s time to hop on over to Dana’s fabulous blog, but don’t forget to leave a comment here before you go!  Thank you so much for stopping by and happy hopping!

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