Farm Fresh Friday: Use Punches or Dies!

Hi, everybody! Welcome back! I hope you’re ready for a new TGF Farm Fresh Friday Challenge!
This week, we’d like you to use punches and/or dies on your entry!
Here’s my card, featuring “Tuesday Premiere“! I really wanted to doll her up in bright, fun colors, and I think she looks FABULOUS!:
Ready to play along? Here’s a list of guidelines for this challenge:
  • You must use a TGF stamp (rubber, digi, or clear) as your main image.
  • Entries must be uploaded via InLinkz (at the bottom of this challenge’s post at the TGF blog) no later than Thursday, July 18th 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, please link your submission URL in the comment section at the bottom of the post.)
  • 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!
This upcoming week will be a busy posting week for me…but I can promise that I’ll be bringing you lots of fabulous card inspiration!
Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Hugs,

Whimsy and Stars Studio digi release: "Together Forever"

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Hi, everybody! Thanks so much to all of you who visited me during The Craft’s Meow blog hop featuring stamps by Mabelle RO, and extra special thanks to all of you who left comments!
Today, the Whimsy and Stars Design Team is showcasing the newest release in the store, “Together Forever.” Here’s my card:
Be sure and stop by the new Whimsy and Stars Studio blog to become a follower and join in the fun! While you’re there, you’ll see all of the dreamy creations with this digi shared by the DT! Mabelle will choose a random winner from all of the comments left on the DT Showcase post at the Whimsy and Stars blog to receive this new digi! (The winner will be announced on the Whimsy and Stars blog on Friday, July 12.)
Here’s another look at the digi:

Did you know that all of the digis in the Whimsy and Stars etsy store (including this one) are now available through instant download? It’s true! Visit the Whimsy and Stars Store to check out the fabulous selection!
Thanks so much for stopping by today! 
Hugs,

The Craft’s Meow Blog Hop: Featuring Clear Stamps by Mabelle RO!

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Hello! I’m pleased to be joining The Craft’s Meow today for a blog hop spotlighting the clear stamp sets designed by the super fabulous Mabelle R-O!
I was fortunate to be a guest designer for The Craft’s Meow in September 2012, when two of Mabelle’s clear sets, “Fall Blessings” and “Fall Fibi and Lilly” made their debut at TCM!
I’m happy to say I now design for Mabelle…she is such a sweetheart and all of her designs are adorable! It’s so easy to fall in love with these sets! Today’s card features stamps from “Fall Blessings,” which along with “Fall Fibi and Lilly“, are available now in The Craft’s Meow Store!
I masked the pumpkins to give the feel of being in a pumpkin patch…all of Mabelle’s clear sets have so many fun design possibilities! It was hard to decide what combination I wanted to share with you today!
AND…what’s a blog hop without some prizes? One lucky commenter (chosen from the comments left on ALL the blogs in today’s hop) will win a stamp set of their choice! So, make sure you leave a little love on each blog as you make your way through the hop!

To be eligible for the prize, make sure you visit and comment on all the blogs before 11:59 PM Eastern on Tuesday, July 9th. The winner will be announced on Wednesday, July 10th at The Craft’s Meow blog!

Don’t forget, today (July 7th) is the last day to receive a 20% discount on all orders! Just enter the code July4thSale at checkout (once you’ve logged into PayPal) to receive the discount. The code expires at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on July 7th. Qualifying orders of $50 or more will receive the free gift (amount based on after-discount total) and U.S. orders over $65 receive free shipping (with discounted shipping for international orders).
I’ve provided the full blog hop list at the bottom of my post in case you’d like to start from the beginning of the hop! Thanks so much to Lisa and the TCM Team for letting me be a part of today’s hop!
And thanks so much to YOU for stopping by today!
Hugs,
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Full Hop List:
 The Craft’s Meow

Suzanne Bier – you’re here!

TGF Garden Variety Tuesday!

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Happy Tuesday, y’all! It’s time for a new Garden Variety Tuesday at The Greeting Farm!
After seeing all of Farmer Joni‘s lovely no-line coloring, I am taking the plunge this week and trying it myself!
I am always skeptical when it comes to coloring things this way, but I’m pretty happy with the finished product! I always keep a “regular” stamped image of what I’m no-line coloring in front of me as I color. It helps to guide me as I’m trying to figure out the parts of the image.
TGF images are perfect for those of you who have been wanting to give no-line coloring a try. Starting with a very detailed image will quickly overwhelm you…start with something simpler and familiar and give it a try! I use Memento Angel Pink to stamp images when I’m no-line coloring instead of traditional black ink.
I went a bit retro on today’s card with “Wild West Anya”, who has ridden off into the sunset at The Greeting Farm (she’s retired). I also used TGF’s Polaroid die, which was just released this month as part of a 3-die set: 
In case you haven’t guessed, today’s GVT is a color combo challenge:
For all of the details on this challenge, and to link up your entry, mosey on over to The Greeting Farm blog!
Thanks so much for stopping by today, pardner!
Hugs,

Some Odd Girl’s July Sketch Challenge!

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Hi, everybody! I’m kicking off this week of posting with my card for Some Odd Girl’s July sketch challenge!
I love SOG’s stamps, but I’ve got a secret crush on their critter stamps! I’ve had this little “Foxy” guy for a while, and when I saw the sketch for this month, I wanted to have some fun with him!
I masked his eyes when I stamped him for two of the images, because I wanted to make a range of expressions, like he was in a photo booth. I drew the extra features on his mouth to give him different poses.
I used a film strip die from my stash to create the borders, and then added squares to look like photos. One image in the Polaroid die frame completes the look!
The sentiment is a sticker that I’ve had in my stash for a while.
This challenge runs throughout July, so there’s still time to play along! Here’s the sketch: 

Stop by the Some Odd Girl blog to get all of the details for this challenge and to link up your entry! Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs,

Mojo Monday 300!

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Hi, everybody! Just a quick post to share the card I made for Mojo Monday’s 300th sketch celebration!
I layered several birthday-themed Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps for my main image…lots of masking and coloring, but I’m so happy with how it came out!
The papers are from an American Crafts 6×6 paper pad that I picked up at Target.
Image stamps: “Birthday Cake Emily“, “Celebrating Chloe“,  “Party Time Oliver” and “Birthday Josh” – Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps; sentiment stamp from “Birthday Sampler” set – Paper Smooches; assorted Copic markers, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, button, Strawberry Cupcake Trendy Twine – Annie’s Paper Boutique, sewing machine.
And here’s the sketch:
For all the details on this challenge, visit the Mojo Monday blog!
Thanks so much for stopping by today!
Hugs,

Fun Friday at Your Next Stamp!

Hi again! A new month means a new set of Fun Friday festivities at Your Next Stamp!
Here’s my card for today…I’ll be sharing a tutorial related to this card on July 17th at the YNS Blog!
I used the “Howdy Farmer” set (which was just released in June) for my card today:
Our challenges have changed a bit, so here’s the scoop! Starting last month, we’ve moved our challenge day to Friday, and are giving you more time to play along and with a more flexible theme!

We are hosting one challenge each month, and you can play along as many times as you like. We’ll provide an inspiration photo and a sketch. You can use one or the other for your entry, or both!

Here’s our sketch and photo for July:
 
For all of the details on this challenge, including how YOU could be our next guest designer at YNS, stop by the YNS Challenge Blog!
Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Hugs,

Farm Fresh Friday at TGF!

Hi, everybody! It’s time for a new Farm Fresh Friday challenge at The Greeting Farm!
Our challenge for this week is red + white + blue + ribbon!
I’m featuring “Do Si Do Anya” today with some fun papers from my stash:
Here’s the info you’ll need to participate in this challenge:

  • You must use a TGF stamp (rubber, digi, or clear) as your main image.
  • Entries must be uploaded via InLinkz (at the bottom of this challenge’s post at the TGF blog) no later than Thursday, July 11th 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, please link your submission URL in the comment section at the bottom of the post.)
  • 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,

Happy 4th of July!

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Hi, everybody! If you’re in the USA, I hope you’re having a safe and happy 4th of July holiday!
We aren’t doing anything big for the holiday, but that’s OK! I was hoping we’d get to see some fireworks, but it has been pretty rainy lately, and I’m not sure what the conditions will be in the evening.
I’m sharing this card featuring “God Bless America,” an adorable digi stamp from Whimsy and Stars Studio! And, it’s available in the Whimsy and Stars Studio store!
Thanks so much for stopping by today! 
Hugs,

TGF Garden Variety Tuesday: Anything Goes!

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For my Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps post, please click HERE or scroll down.
For my Greeting Farm new release blog hop post, please click HERE or scroll down.
Thanks!
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Hello friends of the Farm! I hope you’re having an absolutely fabulous week so far!
If you haven’t had the chance to hop along with us for our July release blog hop, make sure you do, because all comments are due by 11:30PM Central Time TONIGHT (July 2nd)…one lucky hopper will take home the grand prize package…”Tuesday Premiere“, “Cheeky Lessons” AND the Film and Polaroid Die Set!
The blog hop starts at the TGF blog (here’s the link to the hop post). Once you’re done visiting all the blogs, stop by the TGF blog to let us know how much you enjoyed the hop!
Even though we’re still celebrating the July release, we’re starting a new Garden Variety Tuesday challenge, and it’s one that should encourage a LOT of entries: “Anything Goes”!

I chose “Tuesday Premiere” for today’s card! I found this paper pack on clearance and thought it would be perfect to pair with Tuesday Premiere! (The sentiment is from my stamp stash.)

So, are you ready to play along with us? Here’s what you’ll 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, July 8 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! I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week, and a safe and happy Fourth of July holiday if you’re in the United States!

Hugs,