TGF Monday - new addition...

Happy Monday!  Marie (TGF owner/designer) and I have teamed up to offer TGF fans cut outs of existing TGF stamps!  How cool is that?  We are releasing three cutouts today consisting of:  Double Cupcake Anya, Miss Anya Night Out and Sweetie Bean.  Here's an example of how the file looks:

Here I have the three files cut out and stamped...of course I left one w/o stamping so you can see how it looks.  I'm sure there are a bunch of you out there that are probably either too busy or super lazy (that's me!) to cut your images.  We've done the work for  you and all you have to do is, send the files through your Silhouette, let it do the hard work for you, stamp your image onto the cut out, color and then add to your project!  Each file is only $1.00!  So not only are you not cutting your images out by hand but you're getting it for a STEAL!  Woohoo!  You can purchase these files here.  Enjoy and hope this helps your creativity go a lot smoother and faster (^_^)

Lazy Friday...

It's been a while since I blogged just to blog.  Normally I try to keep my blog about anything creative, but for some reason, today I decided to just share a tad bit about what's going on today...  Which is pretty much nothing...haha!  I decided to take a lazy day.  No workout and no cleaning.  I refuse to make the bed too! ha!  That's how lazy I am.  Even so lazy to eat...I'm hungry but too lazy.  But since my tummy is making me eat, I decided to skip my salad and protein and just have a cheat day all dang day, after all it's called a cheat DAY and not cheat lunch! lol!  I'm have this...

Mac salad, Filipino style and not Hawaiian style, there is a difference! And a cup of coke.  Yes, so not healthy and so not really a lunch meal.  But, this is what I'm in the mood for.  Tonight the hubby's bring home some Von's friend chicken. Have you had it?  If not you should its super yummy it reminds me of my favorite Zippy's fried chicken!  He's also picking up some fries from Wing Stop, I love the seasoning they put on it.  

So there you have it...a little peek into my "personal" life (^_^)

As for a little crafty write up...  I made my childhood friend's daughter who just got married on the 15th a Wedding Card... Of course this was created digitally...

Then I made my FIL a bday card also made digitally...

OK folks, thanks so much for stopping by!  Have an awesome weekend!

More Inspirations Using TGF's Berry Sweet Print and Cut and Berry Sweet Daily Life Kits

Hello Everyone!  Hoping everyone had an awesome Valentine's day/weekend!  Here at my house, we had a nice and quiet dinner with a Netflix move and on Saturday we celebrated my FIL's 84th birthday!

Speaking of Valentine's day, we at the Farm created a few inspiration for you.  This time we had no theme but to just create whatever our little hearts desired (^_^)  I made some 3x4 cards of each of the dogs for dh and a card with the both of them to give to the nieces since we'd be seeing them for my FIL's bday.  Check them out:

I of course created them digitally because well, I did these last minute as usual I was late! LOL!  I then printed them out and created matching envelopes.

For my next project I created a traditional layout 

I used both the Berry Sweet Print and Cut and the Berry Sweet Life Daily Life kits.   I used the banner, butterfly, cutie patootie, forever and you're cute from the BSPC.  All the journal cards from BSDL kit.  I also used the TGF's Snowflake Die which I absolutely love!

Ok, it's your turn!  TGF wants to see what you created using one or both of the kits!  One lucky person will be selected at random to receive their choice of an in-stock Single Rubber Stamp or a 4x6 set!  So please show us!

And before I end this blog post, please check out my fellow Guest DT's  Corinne and Jerodelle's work from even more inspiration!

Bling it Up on the TGF File Cut Monday

It's another Monday and I'm here to showcase my projects for TGF's Berry Sweet Cut and Print, and Berry Sweet Daily Life kits.  Today's theme was picked by Jerodelle, she chose Bling it UP!  I have to say I'm not into too many elements on my cards or layouts so this was definitely a challenge.  My first project is a scrapbook layout of Roxy.  I decided to do a digital layout to show how versatile this kit can be.  We must not forget about our digi scrappers!  If you didn't know, I am first and foremost a digital scrapper.  I love how you can manipulate everything in Photoshop but I also love the traditional way of scrapping and lately I've been scrapping that way oppose to digital scrapping.  I do miss digital scrapping so that's why I decided to do this layout to show the versatility of this kit.  As you can see, I used two of the 3x4 filler cards from the BS Daily Life kit, Kiss Kiss, Love You and Cutie Patootie tidbits from the BS Print and Cut kit.  I also added some sequins, glittered hearts, glitter and doily to the layout.  If you hadn't notice, my style is pretty clean and simple (95% of the time).  I then printed this out to 8x8 and I will mat it onto a 12x12 as soon as I figure out which paper to use.  But really my LOs usually look like this... 

My second project is a card using the Double Cupcake Anya which I believe was Limited Edition stamp.  I bling'd it up with some diamond bling on the butterfly, Anya's hair clip, on top of both cupcakes and three diamonds on the bottom right hand corner of the card.  As much as I wanted to totally bling up my card and LO, that's all my mind would allow me to do...lol!  I truly believe "Less is More".  What about you? 

 

Are you guys enjoying these kits?  Do you have any questions regarding the kit?  Please share with us your creations using this kit!  We would love to see them!  Who knows, you may win a prize!  As always thanks for stopping by!  Please check out the TGF blog and my fellow DT's blog for inspiration!

Corinne

Jerodelle

Masucline File Cut Monday and a Challenge at TGF

Hello everyone!  Thanks for stopping by.  Today me and the GDT Ladies from Farm were tasked to create two masculine projects using the Berry Sweet line.  I created a little Valentine's day card (you know, like the ones you'd get from school 3x4 size).  This fits perfectly in my mailbox that I created last week. I made an envelope along with it. I used one of the 3x4 journal cards from the Berry Sweet Daily Life kit, butterfly and cupcake from the Berry Sweet Cut and Print kit and the super cute Happy Chef Ian.

 On my 2nd project, I made a Treat box (inspired by Maria Bell).  The Treat box included hot cocoa and some yummy Hershey's Chocolate Nuggets which I wrapped with one of the 4x6 filler cards (was able to get 8 cuts) from the Berry Sweet Daily Life kit, the word Sweet is from the Berry Sweet Cut and Print kit and the super cute Beanie Ian which I thought fit perfectly with the box.

If you have any questions or would like to recreate this, please drop me a line!  And please check out the TGF blog because we got a challenge going on and if you are the lucky winner you get your choice of either a Single Stamp or one of the Berry Sweet Kits. 

Don't forget to stop by my fellow GDT girls:
Corrine Mercado
Jerodelle Trinidad

Happy crafty and please share with us your creations!

TGF File Cut Monday

We are starting a new post every Monday at the TGF Blog.  Today we are showcasing another Daily Life page and a Valentine Favor.  My first project is for my Daily Life page for 2013's Valentine spread (yes, I'm still playing catch up to both 2012 and 2013!  I am happy to report I am almost done on both!  Woohoo!)  For my Daily Life Album, I decided to go small since I wasn't documenting my everyday like I did with 2012.  I like this format so much better because it allowed me to document and not worry about too much of the details.  Not to say I do not like the 12x12 format because I love it and will be doing it this year.  Thinking of alternating on both sizes.  Anyhow, check out my layout:

My second project is a Mailbox which is bigger than I had anticipated but it's cute nonetheless (^_^), at least I thought so...lol! This box will hold all those cute Valentine goodies that you get from school!  I wish I created this back when I was in school...LOL! 

Anyhow, hope you like it and hope you got lots of ideas!  For more ideas, please check out my fellow DT members:  

Corinne

Jerodelle

To purchase these awesome kits click here.  Have an awesome week!

TGF Surprise Release!!

I am super excited to debut the follow up to the Berry Sweet Cut and Print Kit with the Berry Sweet Daily Life Kit! This kit features more daily life type files, like journal cards, cut tags and labels that still features our beloved sweet and cute TGF style!  The set consists of 12 - 3x4 cards, 4 - 6x4 cards, 2 cut tags, 11 labels and 16 ephemera's. This kit is not exclusive to scrappers alone.  When this line was created, it was created for card makers, scrappers, daily documenters, basically an all around versatile kit!   Pair it with the Berry Sweet Cut and file kit and there is not limit to how you can use it!

To give this "Berry Sweet" kit the proper welcome that it deserves, and to celebrate that we are branching out into something NEW, The Greeting Farm is PROUD to introduce an amazing new team of Guest Designers, please welcome:

Corinne Mercado

Jerodelle Trinidad

Claudette (that's me!)

Here are a couple of my projects:

 Decided to use Style Anya for this card, I thought it went well with the "Call Me" sentiment and I wanted to show you guys you can use any of the TGF stamps to go with this line. 

And finally, I decided to do a Valentine favor, after all, this is a Valentine kit (^_~)  I decided to do a print and cut on Berry Sweet Anya because, well, I was super tired and too lazy to piece it all together.  And that folks is the beauty of this kit.  You can choose to put all it piece by piece or you can do a print and cut.  Not only that, you can recolor these images to suit your needs! FTW (For the Win)!

Please stop by the blogs of these talented ladies to welcome them to the Farm and also be sure to stop by the TGF Blog today to view their other projects and a chance to WIN the "Berry Sweet Daily Document" kit!!! 

Here's an image of the kit: 

If you cannot wait, you can purchase the kit here.

TGF DT Call...more info

Hi everyone!  We are testing out another new line at The Greeting Farm and holding another Guest DT call.  If you love creating with TGF products, wish to participate as a DT member on an "as needed" basis (since this portion of the TGF is in a "testing phase") and wouldn't mind posting when required on the TGF blog and your own blog, this could be for you!

WHAT: We are looking to fill just 2-3 DT spots for 2014. If you're interested, please send 2-3 of your best TGF creations to Claudette.

Designers may be called upon to create special projects with new digis or other misc. releases, participate in contests, etc.

WHEN: NOW through Jan 5th, 2014. All applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm PST on the 5th. Applicants will be notified by the 12th and the "special kit" will be mailed out immediately to those chosen.

HOW: Submit 2-3 of your best TGF creations in an email including your blog address, why you'd like to be a TGF designer, and a little about yourself.

Please feel free to contact Claudette should you have any questions or concern.

My heart broke tonight...

...this won't be a regular blog post nor will it be anything craft related, but I wanted to pay tribute to my family dog, Minnie.  She passed away today and I'm so sad!  But I'm more sad for my mom and dad (especially my dad).  Her brother passed away almost 2 years ago (in Jan).  Minnie for as much as we knew wasn't sick.  I'm thanking GOD every minute since I've heard the news that I got to spend some time with her this past Thanksgiving.  Minnie was afraid of Fuji, so while we were visiting my parents, she pretty much stayed inside their room.  So every day and every time I got home, I'd go inside their room to play with her.  So back to today, my mom called (she's visiting us, staying at my sis) and told me that Minnie passed away.  I went cried my eyes out and went and told my hubby (who was in bed sleeping already), both dogs were sleeping but when I was bawling like a baby, Fuji stood up and came over and literally kissed the tears away.  Now most of you are probably thinking what's wrong with that?  Well, I never let him lick me, maybe under my chin when I do say "kiss" but that's rare but today it was like he knew I was hurt and sad.  And this folks, is why my heart broke.  Dogs have a great sense when it comes to their owners...  They are loyal, they love you unconditional no matter how many times you yell at them.  Losing a pet is NEVER easy!  I keep telling myself I will not get another dog...but how could you not have one in your life?!!?!?!?  Anyhow, before I end, I wanted to post a picture of our sweet Minnie:

If you stayed to read my ramblings, thank you!  Hug your pets and your family, for we don't know how long we'll have them!  Aloha!

DT Call...

Hi guys! How was your Thanksgiving?  Mine was great, we went home to my parents for a week and had a good time playing tourist.  Now I'm slowly getting back, trying to catch up and get ready for Christmas.  Can't believe it's 3 weeks away!  Yikes! LOL!

Anyhow, I am looking for 2 talented people to join the TGF family as Guest DT.  This is for our Berry Sweet Daily Life Kit.  If you are interested, please send me an email showcasing some of your daily life (Project Life type) layouts. Previews for this add-on kit will be in Jan.  Can't wait to see what you create!

Introducing Berry Sweet Print and Cut File

Hello!  Thanks for stopping by!  Today I'm introducing the Berry Sweet Print and Cut file from The Greeting Farm!

 

 Isn't it cute?!?!?!  This kit contains one Berry Sweet Anya and about 29 element pieces!  Berry Sweet Anya can be cut in a couple of ways...you could print and cut her or you could cut each individual layers.  The elements are all print and cut (which I absolutely love!) I'm sure you'll have loads of fun using this kit!  The beauty of it being digital is you could use this over and over!  You can purchase this kit now at The Greeting Farm store!

But before you head on over here are a couple of cards I made using the kit:

And don't forget to check out Aeryn's and Julie's blog for more inspiration! 

A Little Sneak...

...I've been ask to be a Guest Designer for The Greeting Farm's Berry Sweet Print and Cut file team.  Today is preview day on the Farm, so head on over there and check out what the DT has created!  Super cute cut files!  You can use your personal die cutting system (Silhouette, Cricut and whatever else is out there! LOL!) or you can cut the files with your handy dandy scissors (^_^)...today I'm just previewing some of the cut files, check out TGF tomorrow for Guest Designer's projects and for Farm Fresh Friday's Challenge! 

Aren't these cut files super duper cute?!?!!?  Also, be on the lookout as there will be something for those that do Project Life!

Several Announcements

First let me repost this information because I see tons of traffic on my blog looking for Mindy Terasawa.  She is currently not selling her digital kits.  Last she told me, she was taking a break and not sure exactly when and if she's coming back.  Lets all pray she does!  I miss her work but understand her situation (having a new job and being burnt out on designing).  If you want to contact her, please email me and I'll let her know.

Second announcement...well I can't really say exactly but you definitely should come and visit my blog within the next two week as there will be a sneak peek of something super cute!  That's all I can say for now...

Third, I am failing miserably on the POTD...been working on this sneak and I've been forgetting to take the pics.  I made have to put it on pause for now...  I'm really sad about this as I love looking back at the pics.  But with this new adventure, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to work w/some lovely ladies.

So with all that said, if you're a fan of cute stuff and daily documenting please come visit often (^_~)

Have a great day everyone!

Happy Halloween!

I'm always excited when Halloween comes around because it always signifies the coming of Christmas! The day our Lord and Savior was born!  A time to be at peace and love everyone!  First off, we should always love everyone but Christmas brings us to that place.  At lease I hope it does! LOL!  Anyhow, I no longer "celebrate" Halloween as a Born Again, but I do pass out candies and dress the dogs up (^_^) 

OK, if you're wondering why I haven't posted any POTD, well, I got super busy! I missed out on a couple of days.  Like "Around Town" and the "Moon".  I didn't think I'd get that busy but I did.  I'll have to post them tomorrow after Bible Study and start on Nov's POTD.  Are there anyone out there joining in on the fun?  Let me k now!  Here's Nov's list:

Thanks FATMUSMSLIM for this!

PS, keep checking back as I have a sneak ready to peek soon!  All my crafty friends will think it's pretty cute!

PSS - I forgot to mention, if you're looking for Mindy Terasawa's kits, she's no longer is selling them.  As of right now she's on a break and not sure whether or not she'll be selling or designing again.  I will keep you posted of any information I have on when and where she'll be selling her kits.

POTD - 102413 - Weather

Today was the first time since summer started that I was able to walk the dogs.  I hate the heat even if I woke up early it was already hot, so now that fall is here and it's slightly cooler, I decided to take the two rascals out for a walk.  

I always thought I was a summer girl.  I'm finding more and more that I really love Fall and Winter.  I guess living in Hawaii and Cali, we don't really have a proper Fall and Winter and I miss it terribly!  I will only say this once, but I miss the East Coast weather! ha! Anyhow...it was a good walk and I loved how cool and gloomy it was...reminds me of London! Sigh, I miss London!  Moving on...  LOL! Have a great evening everyone!

POTD 102313 - View From Here

Yes, I am still stuck on yesterday's POTD and I guess it'll come to me once I get out of the house.  I don't know about you, but I absolutely love being at home, especially on a semi-cold gloomy day.  If I didn't have some men here cleaning out my dryer ducts, I would have showered and got back into my PJ's! LOL!  

So for today's POTD which is view from here, I decided to show you my view from where I'm at oppose to the view outside my window.

My desktop, yes, got tons of stuff on my desktop and well, I need to clean them up! Ugh! Anyhow, I've been pretty much at my desk today, been working on a sneak that I should have up but waiting to hear what I am suppose to write.  So stay tune...it's gonna be super cute! 

POTD 18 - 21 Oct 2013

I haven't flaked out on this POTD yet. I didn't get a chance to post last Friday.  In-laws came and decided to stay the night so I was in mad rush to clean and launder the bedsheets (the guest room is always the last for me to clean!).  Sat we went and saw a dying aunt (so, so sad!) and then take the in-laws all the way back home; we live in Mexico and they live in north Cali...I joke! It feels that way! Anyhow, here are my POTD from the 18th - 21st.

 

101813 - Something that made me smile:  I'm a sucker for nail polishes and I just bought these for the NEX. Been wanting to get this brand.  I checked the NEX before I left for London and it was definitely cheaper to buy it here in the states. So assoon as I got back, I went and bought a few colors.

 101913 - Letters:  I have tons and tons of Thickers (you can never have enough!) and this is my favorite font and color, one that I use often.

102013 - 4 o'clock:  This is what I was doing at 4 o'clock, having a late lunch early dinner. I was super tired so I slept in till 10, and I started cleaning and fixing some stuff around the house and forgot to eat lunch so the hubby and I went and got In n Out (as I am typing this, I'm really craving for one now! LOL).

 102113 - Calm - This is my calm...Fuji napping.  He was actually on Benedryl as he seems to have some type of allergies (so we think), so the Vet suggested 2 - 4 Benedryl in an 8 hour period, I only gave him 2.  Wonder what 3 would have done? LOL  Giving him 2 tonight, so I can clean his nails and ears (where the infections/irritations are.).

OK, I will try to post today's POTD which is  Something in my Town...not quite sure what that will be...I may have to skip this one as this one is a challenge for me.  Is anyone out there playing along? Let me know!  Have a great day!  Hope to share some crafty things soon!

POTD

Today's POTD (Picture of the day) is Fruit! I had some homemade whipped cream in the fridge and wanted to use it all up so I had the hubby stop by the store and grab some strawberries so I could make us some Eaton Mess...yum!  Felt like I was back in London...ahhh, how I miss the UK! Anyhow, here's my POTD...hope there's someone out there joining me (^_^)

Here's my Eaton Mess, so yummy!

Tomorrow's POTD is "Something that made you smile".

Daily Photo Challenge

It's been pretty boring on my blog so I thought I'd try to do this photo a day challenge.  I loved looking back on my last photo challenge (which I failed miserably!) and wished I had continued with it.  Oh well, no use crying over spilled milk! I hope some of you (I hope there's someone out there reading this poor pathetic blog of mine...) will join me! If you do, please link me on the comment so I can visit your blog.) I may not be able to post everyday but I will try and post all the pics.  So here's Oct's list; took this from the web and even if it's I think 2012 or 2011...not sure, I liked what was on the list...

(Photo A Day list/pic by @fatmumslim)

Even though it's the middle of the month, I'll start from there.  Oct 16, 2013  Here's my pic for today:

Stamps for Sale!

Hello fellow crafters! I've been MIA I know! Family stuff and a nice vacay to Europe was what took me away from blogland and crafting.  But I'm back, and hopefully I can blog on occasion.  I will definitely craft, its just getting me to blog is the problem...lol! Anyhow, I'll try to make more of an effort, especially since the holiday season is coming and I got lots of crafting to do!  

Anyhow, I need to get to the point of this post (^_^).  I have some new and old stuff up for sale, please contact me if you want any right away if you want any of these because I am also posting them on Craigslist.  Hope you like some of these stamps, I love them all but I haven't been using any in so long, I figure it's best for me to give it to someone who'll make good use of them. As always prices are negotiable.