Getting sketchy with The Greeting Farm for GVT!

September 17, 2013March 18, 20151 Comment

Happy Tuesday, everybody! Is it feeling like autumn where you are? I’m loving the cooler temperatures we’ve had this weekend and so far this week!

Fall is my favorite time of the year, especially the cooler weather and colors as the leaves change. So, it wouldn’t be a surprise if I told you that I’ve been hooked on creating with fall themed paper and colors, right?

For this week’s Garden Variety Tuesday at The Greeting Farm, we have a sketch as our theme!

I chose “Gracie,” one of the Wild Sprouts released a few months ago, and the sentiment from this month’s new release “Frou Frou Fabulous” for today’s card. The papers are from the “Persimmon” mini pad by Basic Grey, which coordinated well with embellishments I have from one of their past fall collections.

And here’s the sketch, designed by my very talented TGF DT buddy, Annie Rose:

For all of the details on playing along with our challenge, and to link up your entry, visit The Greeting Farm’s blog!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you’re having a wonderful week so far!

Hugs,

I’ve got a treat for you today at Whimsy and Stars Studio!

September 16, 2013March 18, 20152 Comments

Hi, everybody! I’ve got something sweet to share with you today! It’s my turn to post at Whimsy and Stars Studio’s blog today, and I’ve created a treat topper tutorial that you’ll want to check out!

Here’s a peek at the finished project, featuring the “Halloween Girl” digi stamp:

Be sure to stop by the Whimsy and Stars Studio stamp blog today to say hi and find out how you can make these sweet treat toppers for Halloween or your next event!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs,

SCRS Sneak Peek: Laptop Lucy!

September 14, 2013March 18, 20157 Comments

Happy Saturday, everybody! It’s the weekend…and I’m back with a sneak peek of the second of two new September releases at Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps!

Meet “Laptop Lucy,” who is available in the SCRS store today!

You have until 11:59PM Pacific Time tonight (September 14th) to leave a comment for each designer. The lucky winner will be announced on Monday on the SCRS blog!

Danielle Lounds

Debbie Pamment

Joni Wilson

Judith Gowdy – September Guest Designer

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs,

SCRS Sneak Peek: Texting Chloe!

September 13, 2013March 18, 20153 Comments

Happy Friday, everybody! We’re so close to the weekend…let’s kick off the party with a sneak peek of the first of two new September releases at Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps!

Meet “Texting Chloe,” who will be available (along with the other new release we’re previewing on Saturday) in the SCRS store tomorrow!

Image/sentiment stamps: “Texting Chloe” – Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps
Designer paper: “Hello Again” mini pad – Carta Bella

Be sure to visit all of the SCRS designers for more peeks of Texting Chloe! Sparkle is giving away Texting Chloe to one lucky person! For a chance to win, just leave a comment on each designer’s blog (list below). Then head on over to the SCRS blog and comment on the Texting Chloe post.

You have until 11:59PM Pacific Time tonight (September 13th) to leave a comment for each designer. The lucky winner will be announced on Monday on the SCRS blog!

Danielle Lounds

Debbie Pamment

Joni Wilson

Judith Gowdy – September Guest Designer

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

I’ll be back tomorrow with another sneak peek for Sparkle Creations! See you then!

Hugs,

TGF FFF: It’s Hip to Be Square!

September 13, 2013March 18, 2015

Happy Friday, everybody! Are you ready for a new Farm Fresh Friday challenge at The Greeting Farm? There are so many fun possibilities with our theme for this week! I’m sure you’ll have a blast!

We’re calling this week’s challenge “Hip to be Square”…and we’d like you to include three squares somewhere in your design! The Farmers have come up with lots of fun designs with this theme, so make sure you stop by The Greeting Farm’s blog to see them all!

For my card today, I chose Ian from the “Picture Perfect” set. My three squares were created with parts of “Anya Treats” and “Anya Strolls“. I thought it would be fun to show what subjects Ian has been snapping!

Here’s the scoop on playing along with us for this challenge:

You must use a TGF stamp (rubber, digi, or clear) as your main image.
Entries must be uploaded via InLinkz no later than Thursday, September 19th at NOON CST.
You can add a direct link to your entry from your personal blog, SCS gallery, Flickr or TGF galleria. (If the InLinkz tool is missing, feel free to link your submission URL in the comment section!)
The fabulous prize: A random participant will be selected to win their choice of an in-stock SINGLE RUBBER STAMP or a 4×6 set!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs,

It’s a Texture-iffic Garden Variety Tuesday challenge at TGF!

September 10, 2013March 18, 20152 Comments

Hello everybody and happy Tuesday!

How are things where you are? My parents came to visit over the Labor Day holiday last weekend, and I think I’ve finally rested enough! I’m so glad we got to spend the long weekend with them, but all that sightseeing and fun wore me out! LOL!

I’m glad to be going back to my regular schedule this week, because having the holiday threw me off! I was so mixed up on what day of the week it was!

And, because it’s Tuesday, that means it’s time for a new challenge at The Greeting Farm! We’d like to see how you add texture to your entry! I’m featuring “Frou Frou Fabulous” today, and I added some Liquid Applique to the trim of her dress and her headband for texture on my card. Applying heat to the Liquid Applique made it puff up.

Ready to join in the fun? Here’s the info you need to know:

You must use a TGF stamp (rubber, digi, or clear) as your main image.
Entries must be uploaded via the InLinkz tool on the TGF blog at the bottom of the post no later than Monday, September 16 at NOON CST. You can add a direct link to your entry from your personal blog, SCS gallery, Flickr or TGF galleria. (If the InLinkz tool is missing, feel free to link your submission URL in a comment.)
The fabulous prize: A random participant will be selected to win a digital image of choice from the TGF store.
But, WAIT! Each week, our friends have the opportunity to DOUBLE that prize to either two digis or, you can trade those two digis for a SINGLE rubber stamp of choice, as long as we have 20 or more players each week, so encourage all your friends and family to play along!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Hope you’re having a wonderful week so far!

Hugs,

New Release Day at Whimsy and Stars Studio!

September 10, 2013March 18, 20153 Comments

Hi again! We’re celebrating the release of a new digi today at Whimsy and Stars Studio!

Our super talented Design Team is sharing their creations today on the Whimsy and Stars Studio blog, and we’re pleased to introduce you to “Pumpkin Sunflower Teddy”!

I love the colors of fall! The changing of the leaves, the vibrant colors and the cooler temperatures mark my favorite time of the year!

Here’s my card with today’s featured digi (The layout is based on Deconstructed Sketch #117):

And here’s a peek at the digi, which is available now for instant download in the Whimsy and Stars Studio etsy store!

Make sure to check out all of the super cute fall and Halloween digis in the store! You’re sure to fall in love with them!

And, make sure to stop by the Whimsy and Stars Studio blog to check out all the cards in today’s DT showcase…Mabelle will pick a lucky winner from all of the comments left on the DT Showcase post to win a digi of their choice!

Thanks bunches for stopping by today!

Hugs,

SCRS Challenge: Double Embossing

September 10, 2013March 18, 2015

Hi, everybody! There’s a new challenge at Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps…and it’s all about double embossing!

I double embossed a strip of black cardstock to create the houndstooth accent on my card, which features “Backpack Oliver“:

Here’s how I double embossed the cardstock:

I rubbed an anti-static pouch over the cardstock strip.
I inked one side of an embossing folder with watermark ink. (Using a brayer makes this step much easier, because you get more even coverage of the ink on the folder.)
I embossed the cardstock strip by placing it in the embossing folder and running it through my Big Shot machine.
I removed the strip from the embossing folder and sprinkled embossing powder on the inked and embossed cardstock, then shook off the excess.
I heat embossed the cardstock.

For all of the guidelines on this challenge, and to link up your entry, visit the Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps blog!

Our challenges run for two weeks, so you have until Sunday, September 22 at 9PM Pacific Time to enter this challenge! Don’t forget, to qualify for the prize, you must use a Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamp on your entry!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs,

Picture This…a new FFF challenge at The Greeting Farm!

September 6, 2013March 18, 20153 Comments

Happy Friday, everybody! I hope you’re ready for a new Farm Fresh Friday challenge at The Greeting Farm!

Our theme for this week’s challenge is “Picture This”!

So, what do we want to see on your creation? Anything that fits the theme! Whether you’re rocking the Polaroid die, or the new “Picture Perfect” stamp set, or just pairing your favorite TGF stamp with a photo themed paper, we want to see your photo fabulous creations!

Here’s my card for today! I did some washi tape masking with the new “Royal Cutie Pies” set and paired the film strip idea with the sentiment from the “Picture Perfect” set:

Here’s the scoop on playing along with us for this challenge:

You must use a TGF stamp (rubber, digi, or clear) as your main image.

Entries must be uploaded via InLinkz no later than Thursday, September 12th at NOON CST.

You can add a direct link to your entry from your personal blog, SCS gallery, Flickr or TGF galleria. (If the InLinkz tool is missing, feel free to link your submission URL in the comment section!)