TGF Release Day Blog Hop!

Hello, everyone, and WELCOME to The Greeting Farm's MAY RELEASE party!

 

Today is the day that our FOUR NEW STAMPS are available for sale in the TGF STORE!   We are thrilled to introduce Cheeky Geeky, Prince Ian, Princess Anya 4 and CC Riley into our TGF 'cast of characters' and are excited to hear your thoughts about them as we know they'll be going home with a lot of you today!

Today I've made a card using the Princess Anya and Prince Ian stamps.  They are adorable and I thought they'd make a fabulous wedding card!

And here's a close up....you can see her wedding ring. :D

 There's still ONE more chance to WIN the ENTIRE MAY RELEASE today, so be sure to participate in our BLOG HOP with the PREMIERE FARMERS and stay tuned TOMORROW to find out who won the prize and also who our MAY GUEST DESIGNER will be!   For now...here is your blog hop order:

 

JESSICA

RACHEL

WENDY

CORINNA

MARIA THERESE

SIMONNE

TGF BLOG

 

 

Have a wonderful "May-Day" and thanks for spending it with The Greeting Farm!

Prince Ian Preview Day!

Welcome to the MAY PREVIEW DAYS with The Greeting Farm!
Before I get to showing you some brand new projects today with some FRESH new stamps, we just have a few announcements we'd love to share:


We've had some changes to TGF Challenges and are very grateful to have heard such positive feedback so far as we've turned them over to our Showcase DT. Please make sure you visit the TGF Blog (and check out it's cute new makeover while you're there!) and tune into the Left-hand sidebar for all of our current challenges in ONE place!


Now on to the pretty stuff, alright?!  Well, how about handsome stuff instead?!  Today I am previewing Prince Ian, who would look adorable with Princess Anya from a couple days ago. Isn't he a majestic little Prince!

On this card, I used the Basic Grey Plumeria paper pad for inspiration.  Purple is such a regal color that I thought I'd start there. I colored him with Copics, cut out his "outer garment layer" from silver CS, and added the very hip and cool Two-Tone Grosgrain ribbon.  By slightly curving the "a special guy" sentiment from the TGF My Guy Ian stamp set, I was able to add it to the banner die cut.  :D 

And here he is close up!

We'll be giving away ONE stamp during each day of previews, so be sure to visit the TGF BLOG for that information as well!

Last but not least , please join us for our RELEASE DAY BLOG HOP, prizes, and fun on MAY 1st, when FOUR NEW STAMPS will be available on the Farm!

Oh Snap Blog Hop Challenge!

Hey y'all! Today is There She Goes' fourth and final day of new release peeks! So exciting!

 We are finishing up with my favorite set of the release, a set that is sure to appeal to all the cardmaking, scrapbooking, camera wielding stampers out there!!

Oh Snap is a 6x8 set that includes 33 stamps, and will sell for $24.

Did I mention that this is my favorite set in the release?!  Seriously there are soooo many sayings and adorable elements that I just can't wait to play with it some more. Here is my first card using the stamp set.

 I started with this week's TSG sketch (again, I know, work with me here!).  Using the EP This and That Paper Pad, i made the card.  So cute!  

Then I stamped the camera 3 times, colored each one, and cut out the layers of the camera.  By layering up, you get such awesome dimension when you look at the card IRL.

You can kinda see the layers here, but in person it's so dang cute!  I added Diamond Glaze to the flashes and camera lens'.  

And of course I had to use my favorite sentiment in the set: Take a picture...it will last longer.  Hee hee.  Reminds me of NYC and all the construction workers whistling at the women walking by. :D

Would you like to win the new Oh Snap stamp set? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, April 28th, with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Bombdiggity Blog Hop Challenge!

Click HERE if you are looking for the TGF Princess Preview Post.

Hey everyone! Welcome to day THREE of this month's There She Goes New Release Blog Hop Challenges.  Approach these SUPER CUTE girls, with their frazzled hair, with caution….they just might EXPLODE!  Bombdiggity is the PERFECT set for showing JUST how excited/happy/proud you are of that special someone in your life….and they're just FUN!  

Bombdiggity  is a 4x8 set that includes a total of 24 stamps and will sell for $18 .

I am loving ALL of the images in this stamp set, but this little girl reminded me of those dress up wigs we had as kids.  We'd get all dressed up and put on plays in the garage.  We got so good we even charged admission and my mom made snacks and lemonade for us!  Well, by now y'all know that I always start with a sketch.  This week's TSG Challenge is, lucky for me, a sketch!

I used the Echo Park A Boy's Life paper pad again, showing the versitility of a pad.  A "boy" themed pad can easily be used for a girl.   

I added a Stickled Star and colored her boots with a mix of black and stardust stickles. Of course her wig needed some bling on the bows and I added a little bling to the sentiment and down the side of the crown border.  Tied up the ribbon (May Arts Striped Twill in Red) with the Bow Easy.  That little tool sure does make my life easier.  And Voila!  And adorable card! :D

Would you like to win the new Bombdiggity stamp set? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, April 28th, with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

TGF Princess No4 Preview Day!

Welcome to the MAY PREVIEW DAYS with The Greeting Farm!

Before I get to showing you some brand new projects today with some FRESH new stamps, we just have a few announcements we'd love to share:

First of all, we are adding ONE NEW PREMIERE FARMER this month!  Please help me welcome RACHEL PARYS to the TGF Design Team... we are thrilled to have her and her beautiful card making skills on board!

Second, we've had some changes to TGF Challenges and are very grateful to have heard such positive feedback so far as we've turned them over to our Showcase DT.   Please make sure you visit the TGF Blog (and check out it's cute new makeover while you're there!) and tune into the Left-hand sidebar for all of our current challenges in ONE place!  

 I love this adorable little Princess! I used Silver Shimmer Cardstock as the base and layered up with  MME Follow Your Heart-Be Happy Paper (seems fitting right?!) Added rhinestones and even put a little diamond ring on her left hand.  Cute!

I finished the card off with a silk bow tied with the Bow Easy.  (Silk Ribbon will be in the Ribbon Carousel Store Friday).We'll be giving away ONE stamp during each day of previews, so be sure to visit the TGF BLOG for that information as well!

Last but not least , please join us for our RELEASE DAY BLOG HOP, prizes, and fun on MAY 1st, when FOUR NEW STAMPS will be available on the Farm!

A Little Treat Blog Hop Challenge!

Hey there!  Did y'all enjoy the hop yesterday?  Well you're in for a super SWEET treat for today's There She Goes Blog Hop Challenge!

Torico has cooked up a set this month that I am sure you will be DEMANDING seconds of!! Her whimsical cakes, and adorable chefs, are sure to serve up the PERFECT birthday card for ANYONE on your birthday list! She even threw in some coffee, because that’s how we at TSG ROLL….right out of bed to the Keurig Machine!

 A Little Treat is a 4x6 set that includes a total of 12 stamps and will sell for $15.

I just knew EXACTLY what I was going to do with these adorable stamps as soon as I saw them! 

Would you like to win the new A Little Treat stamp set? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, April 28^th, with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

TSG Cutie Pi Blog Hop Challenge!

Hey there everyone!Today kicks off the first day of Blog Hop Challenges from There She Goes! This month there will be 4 days of hops and you're gonna LOVE each and every one of them, so let's get started!

Melyssa and her ADORABLE characters are back this month with another SUPER AWESOME set!! Whether making a card for a boy or girl, young or old, this set will be PERFECT for congratulating them on a job well done, or letting them know how you REALLY feel! Scientifically speaking, it’s the perfect SOLUTION.

Cutie Pi is a 4x8 set that includes a total of 14 stamps and will sell for $18.

Today also kicks off TSG's Sponsorship of the Ribbon Carousel Challenge!  And we're making it SUPER easy on y'all....it's anything goes this week!

I decided to do something different this time.  I made a set of magnets for the fridge that would be easy to replicate in no time at all.  There are just so many cute sayings that I wanted to be able to use all of them!

First I assembled the supplies:  Bottle Caps with magnets, A Boy's Life Paper Pad, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Memento Ink, Copics and the lush and fabulous May Arts Twine (coming to the Ribbon Carousel this week)!  Then got to work making some magnets.  Punch paper, stamp and color, add Diamond Glaze, gently add the twine.  

And Voila, adorable magnets for the fridge that reinforce positive thinking for the kids!

Would you like to win the new Cutie Pi stamp set? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, April 28th. 

Pre-Birthday Sale at Ribbon Carousel!

We're getting ready for our birthday and it's time to clear out some goods!  Everything* in the Ribbon Carousel store is 40% off through Monday, April 16!  Happy Shopping!!

*Ribbon Club Kits not included...the never are. ;)

Ribbon...Outside the Box!

Hey everyone! We all know how to tie a pretty bow with our ribbon, but how about the surprise of ribbon being used as a background or in place of or as part of a stamped image?  Well, I've got a few ideas for you today so grab a cuppa and head on over to the TSG Blog to see some "outside the box" ribbon fun!

 And don't forget, Jessica is honoring the Make A Wish Foundation this week with a fabulous sale in the TSG Store.  Be sure to pick up your favorite sets while supporting this amazing organization!

Jungle Out There Blog Hop Challenge!

Well, we are on our final day of this month's There She Goes Blog Hop Challenges, and I REALLY think you all are going to LOVE this one!! Our final set is from Melyssa, so let's get started!!!

You LOVED her Zoo-pendous set, and well, everything else she has created, but I REALLY think Melyssa has KNOCKED this one out of the park!!Whether making a card for a boy or girl, man or woman, or scrapbooking your latest trip to the zoo, there is something in her new Jungle Out There set for you!! Full of the CUTEST animals, and most HILARIOUS sentiments, what’s NOT to love??

Jungle Out There is a 6x8 set that includes a total of 20 stamps and will sell for $24.00.

So let me tell you how amazing this set is!  I love it!  I have about 10 cards in my head, but could only get one done last night!  So here it is....

I need a congratulatory card for Dylan tonight, so I used the adorable lion stamp and matching sentiment.

 I cut apart the Yellow Woven Burlap Ribbon and twisted the pieces to form the lions mane and tale. I also used it as the ribbon tales on top of the Brown/Ivory Striped Grosgrain Ribbon.  So cute and fun!  

Would you like to win the new Jungle Out There stamp set? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chancesare of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, March 31^st with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Ruh-Rho! Blog Hop Challenge

Hey there There She Goes fans, and welcome to this month's Blog Hop Challenges!! We have three new sets being released this month, and I am SURE you are going to LOVE THEM!! Today is day one, so let's get started!!

We know you love them, and we love them too, but this month’s Ruh-Roh set, is slowly becoming one of my FAVORITES! Torico has illustrated the most ADORABLE mini set, and for all you dog lovers out there, yep, there’s a puppy in this one, and he is up to no good!! With several stamps to create a scene, and 5 adorable sentiments, this set is a must have for anyone who has EVER had to say they or sorry…..and I doubt that excludes ANYONE!!!

Ruh-roh is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 9 stamps and will sell for $7.00.

Oh my goodness, I so love this stamp set!  I say two of the sentiments ALL the time! So I used them both.  The first is.....

Ruh-roh...

My Bad! 

I love this set!  I used the Fiddlesticks DP from MME and this fab yellow and grey solid plaid ribbons by May Arts. Then, of course I needed a little bling, so I put some rhinestones on her pocket and bow.  And a square rhinestone on the pup's collar. It's an Anything Goes Challenge over at the Ribbon Carousel Challenge this week so be sure to craft up something good and enter!

And here are the Copics....lots of greys.....

Would you like to win the new Ruh-roh stamp set? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, March 31^st with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Shimmery, Glimmery TGF Release Day Blog Hop!

It's a SHIMMERY, GLIMMERY, Sittin' Pretty kind of RELEASE DAY at The Greeting Farm!

We are so excited to bring you FIVE new releases which includes TWO brand new clear stamps in a BRAND NEW character line, and three new "interactive' sets which TGF is releasing for the FIRST time!   We sure do hope you've enjoyed our preview week and with that...it's time to SHOP, HOP, and CHIT CHAT over on our Splitcoaststampers FORUM!

We will be chatting for a few hours this morning and again for a few hours in the evening and of course, what would a chat be without a few PRIZES along the way?!    Be sure to join us from:

10AM to NOON CST and again from 7pm-9pm CST and chat with our DT, friends, and fans of the Farm!  I'll be there for sure!!  I love the chats!

Right now though, I'd love to share with you projects I have using Glimmer Bean! 

Isn't she adorable with her cute Hawaiian bikini and matching eye shadow!  I tell you, I'm in love with this little cutie!  I used last year's Lauderdale paper from Basic Grey and some Rubytone Seam Binding. The button was in my stash and matched perfect. 

And here she is close up.  I love her little flowered bathing suit! CA-UTE!!!

(I will have another card featuring Sitting Cute, but not till tomorrow afternoon.  I've been battling a fever, strep throat and bronchitis for over 10 days now and it's finally won.)

Last but not least?  Don't forget to HOP with us!  The ENTIRE MARCH RELEASE will be given away to one random hopper and announced TOMORROW on the TGF BLOG!   Here's where to go, and enjoy the inspiration along the way!

Jessica Diedrich

Maria Therese Hatloy

Wendy Ramlakhan

Corinna McGregor

...then back to the TGF BLOG to let us know you've hopped!

Enjoy all the SHIMMER, GLIMMER of today's hop...now it's time to grab a cuppa and sit cozy today with The Greeting Farm!

Sitting Cute with The Greeting Farm!

Hey everyone!  It's another fantastic preview day for The Greeting Farm!  We're adding to the already wildly anticipated interactive sets with another adorable set called "Sitting Cute".   Let's get to the eye candy, shall we?!

 I thought she'd look so adorable sitting atop a few pillows.  I just love this new paper line called Dots and Stripes from Echo Park.  It so bright and cheery!  The accessories from My Mind's Eye Dilly Dally "Best" Pins and Buttons is one of my other new favorite things, so I doubled up the buttons a top a bow made of my favorite V-striped Twill ribbon.  So much fun, right?!!

I just love seeing the inside of a card finished off, so I stamped the sentiment that comes with the set on an oval die cut and layered on the scalloped die cut to finish it all off.  CA-UTE!!!

Here she is perched on her couch...waiting for Mr. Right maybe? ;) I am so loving this MME Dolled Up paper. And this is my new favorite seam binding color, Posie! So much fun!

 The difference between a good card and a great card for me is the little details.  Using an Opal Viva Pearl Pen, I added buttons to the pillows, blanket behind her, and even a little on the flowers to give a bit of texture.  Peacock Liquid Pearls made her braid tie dimensional too.

 I used a lot of dimension on this card to really make her stand out. Can you tell I really LOVE this set!!

And the finished inside.

So.... you want to WIN "Sitting Cute" don'tcha?

Just leave a comment here and on 

Jess's Blog, and then let them know you did over on The Greeting Farm Blog by 11pm CST tonight!  Winners will be announced at the release party!

We sure do hope y'all have enjoyed the 5 days of previews!  Release night is TOMORROW so get ready for tons of fun!