New Year new Project Life Album

Hello there!  I'm here in my craft room and decided to take a break (more like procrastinate).  I am contemplating on how I will approach this year's Project Life.  2012 (which has yet to be completed and yes, I still want to complete it especially since that was Fuji's first year) was in a 12x12 format.  2013 was in a Snap Album 6x8 format and I've pretty much completed it with a few exceptions of embellies and a few journaling but for the most part, it's pretty much done.  2014, well, I've stopped once we had the flood and then couldn't completely get back into it since we left for Europe.  So I definitely want to complete last years which was in a 12x12 format!  Last year, I decided not to do a Dec Daily, I love it but to be honest, we have no kids and there really isn't a bunch of traditions I do for it to be worth it.  Altho, I'm thinking of holding an Ugly Sweater party and maybe start my Cookie Exchange again...but we'll have to see.  Dec is always so busy for me and everyone else!  Anyhow, I digress...  I've noticed when it's in a smaller format, it's so much easier for me to complete, however I love adding so much more (that could be my problem!) and more journaling...  Plus, I had to use two 6x8 binders for 2013 and I really want to stick to just one album.  Studio Calico is coming out with a 9x12 which I'm really interested in however, they haven't come out with it yet, AND I have all the inserts for the 12x12 and 6x8...what shall I do? Ugh!  

I guess I should go back to cleaning and organizing this room and figure it out while I look through all my junk...LOL!  Anyone out there have any suggestions/tips/recommendations?  I would love to hear from you and see your Project Life.

Here are some of my Project Life spread throughout the years if you need any ideas or just want to see (yes, I've posted these before but wanted to have it on one post  so you can look at now.)

2012:

2013:

2014:

As always, thanks for stopping by! 

Oh Hello!

It's Monday and you know what that means!  The Greeting Farm Cut Team has some projects up on the TGF blog.  I decided to do two Daily Document pages since I'm so desperately trying to catch up on this year's album.  This time, I'm sorta working my way backwards.  I used a mix of the Berry Sweet and Summer Time kit.  I altered a few items like on the second page, I altered the gray card took off the "Live Laugh Love" and changed it to "Family".  Then I altered the pink card with the "Blessed" heart.  It was a cupcake with "so cute" on it and added the heart banners on the top with a white outline to make it pop more behind the pink background.  I would have done this digitally but I love the look of the added embellishments.  I try not to put too much bulk on my pages since last years album I had to use two albums because of the bulk.  I more simple with my LOs and cards as you can tell.  (^_^)

Before I forget, I'd ask for help with a Monday title for my blog post on The Greeting Farm site, and if anyone could help me come up with a title, the chosen title will win something cute.  I'd like there to be a Monday and Cut or Print and Cut in the title.  

Thanks for stopping by, be sure to check out my fellow DT's blog (Corinne, Cynthia and SuiLan) to see what they created and to get more details on their projects.  The Cut Team will be taking a break and hope to be back soon!  See you soon!

Good Day!

I am back to share some layouts I created using The Greeting Farm's Print and Cut kits.  My first LO is a Daily Documenting page, this is from 2013...I found a few pages that weren't fully filled...so I thought I'd use some of the Berry Sweet Journal Cards and Summer Time Journal Cards in this LO.  I recolored the plumeria card (Berry Sweet JC) to coordinate with the picture.  Also recolored the Happy Halloween card (Summer JC) to give it more of a Halloween feel.  And I used the blue card with Fuji (Summer JC) and typed "Where's Robin?" get it?  LOL!  Lame, I know!

On my next project, I created a LO using elements from the Summer Time kit, and I created a card using a Berry Sweet JC, recolored and added the Summer words from the Summer Time kit.

As always, thank you for taking the time to visit my blog.  Please visit Corinne, Cynthia, and SuiLan's blog for more inspiration!  Have a great week!

More Summertime Kit and Journal Card Inspiration

Happy Monday!  The TGF Cut Team is back with more inspiration using the Summertime kit and Journal Cards.  Corinne has posted on the TGF blog, so be sure if you haven't already been there, please visit the TGF blog.

I decided to do two layouts...1st LO I decided to do a Daily Life document page...

This is actually a summer spread from 2012...yes folks, I'm still playing catch up with 2012, however 2013 is pretty much done and 2014 is almost current. Woohoo!  I used all journal and filler cards from the Summer Journal Card kit and the rainbow embellishment on the left corner from the Summertime kit.  I know you can't read the journal (because I barely can...it's super small...haha!)  This spread is basically the time my bff and her family visited and we went to the Safari Zoo and boy was it hot.  We couldn't stay the whole day because my God daughter almost passed out.  So we went and got some shaved ice (which is very close to the ones I'm used to in HI and Japan) and decided to do some free adventrues around San Diego.  We finally found the Munchkin homes that I have been hearing about since I first moved here in the mid 90's.  It was a fun little adventure.

Here's my second project.  I decided to do another page for my album.  I have tons of beach or summer time pictures thanks to living in HI.  We would always go out during sunset to take pics and we wanted to share the experience with my husband's cousins while they visited us in HI.  I believe my brother took this picture.  Love it and so glad we have these memories!  I used a bunch of different elements from the Summertime kit along with some from our very first kit Berry Sweet Print and Cut kits.

Thanks for stopping by, please stop by my fellow DT's blog...Corinne, Cynthia and SuiLan.  Kits are avail here.

Hello, hello!

It's another Monday and a Mini Release at the Farm!  Man, I can't believe it's already July!  I still can't believe how fast time flies!  Can you?  Yikes!

Well today the ever so talented Cut Team from The Greeting Farm has some gorgeous creations on the blog and on each of our own blogs.  Today we are releasing some new Journal Cards.  Which are perfect for your Daily Documenting, cards and layouts.  Even though they were based off of summer colors, I was able to use them in my March layouts.  As you know we basically have year round summers here in beautiful California!  Especially SoCal!  So these cards will be making several appearances on my Daily Documenting Album!  Oh before I forget, since these are essentially digital products, you can recolor and manipulate these cards to fit your needs!  Love digital for their never ending possibilities!

So before I bore you to death, let me post my creations!  First up is my card.  I made a super simple card since it's for a guy (you know they don't really care for your cards as much as the women do! LOL!).  I used the 6x4 Favorite Journal Card as my background,  the 3x4 Hello card as my second layer, Summertime Ian (included in the Summertime Kit), Banner  and Enjoy Life (also from the Summertime Kit).

Here is my Daily Documenting page.  Along with the Journal Cards I also used embellies from the Summertime Kit.  Blurred our the journal, I don't write well and in this particular page there were some personal information.  My page is simple, colorful and to the point.  That's how I like to document (^_^)  

Make sure to visit the TGF blog and my fellow Cut Team's  (Corinne, Cynthia and SuiLan) blogs for their creations!  Journal Cards are available here.

The Greeting Farm's Summertime Print and Cut Kit is here!

Woohoo!  I absolutely love this kit!  Perfect for our summer themed scrapbooks and cards!  Since I lived in Hawaii, I have tons of beach and summer pictures so this kit is perfect for me!  And I know it'll be a great addition for you!

Before I go any further, I'm always asked if you need an electronic cutting machine for any of our Print and Cut kits, and the answer is "no".  Basically you can just cut everything out using your scissors.  But if you have  a Silhouette or any other machine that reads .svg, .studio files you should be able to use it and it makes it easier and faster.  But I find sometimes on those rare occasion when I want to just sit in front of the tv and do something with my hands, I actually print and just cut by hand, it's pretty therapeutic.

Now on to my reveal...I created a card and a layout.  I used the "Enjoy Today" banner, Summertime Anya, scallop border and the "Today I feel Loved" on my card.  Papers are from Studio Calico Boardwalk.

For my layout, I used DCWV background paper from their Endless Summer Stack, the sun, "enjoy life", slippahs (as we say in HI), "today I feel cool", "today I feel Happy", and the .5cent embellies from the Summertime kit and a few enamel dots.

And before I give you the details to our Blog Hop,We have a Guest Designer - Kristina Werner joining us on our release.  I am jumping up and down like a little girl! LOL!  That lady has some mad talent!  Please visit her blog and/or Youtube channel as she does a process video on how she created her card using the Summetime kit. While you're there, check out her other creations, she's made a bunch of cards using some of our TGF stamps!  Her blog is filled with tons of awesome inspiration!

Now onto our Blog Hop...  check out all our blogs (Corinne, Cynthia, Suilan) where you will find more creations from the Print and Cut Design Team including Kristina. Comment on each blog and hop back to the TGF blog to let us know you’re done.  That is it!  One random winner will be selected, and win the Summertime kit!  Be sure to finish the hop by tomorrow night (June 17th) at 11:30 (PST).  The winner will be announced on June 18!  Good luck to all!

More Hoppy Easter Inspirations!

Good Day!  The Greeting Farm's Print and Cut team is back with more inspiration using the Hoppy Easter kit.  Our theme was one Easter project and one spring project.  Here are my take on it:

On this first project, I did a Spring LO...I used the flower element (blue flower with green background), "Spring is Here" 3x4 journal card (behind Avery's picture), 3x4 polka dot journal card, I cut the "Egg-stra Special" tag to just "Special" also did that with the "Happy" from "Happy Easter" but for some reason it fell off (will need to retake pic to include it.).  This was taken during Spring in DC when the Cherry Blossoms were in full bloom (gorgeous!) and this is with my first Samoyed, Avery.  I've always wanted to scrap this picture and the elements of the Hoppy Easter kit went perfect with it!

My second project is a card in a box.  I just love making these!  I love how well the Hoppy Easter kit worked with this.  I'll be handing these cute little card in a box to my nieces for Easter.   If you haven't made them, you should!  They are addicting!

Side view of the card in the box:

OK, hope you got some fun inspirations from my projects.  Please check out TGF's blog and the blogs of my fellow DT's:

Corinne
Cynthia
SuiLan

How are you using this super cute kit?  If you haven't gotten it yet, what are you waiting for?  Included in the kit is an exclusive digi stamp - Easter Bean! You can purchase the kit here.

Surprise! New TGF kit and Blog Hop!

Yeay, The Greeting Farm has a new kit - Hoppy Easter!  This kit is a mini kit with an exclusive digital stamp – Easter Bean!  Woohoo!  (^_^)   Just a little info regarding this kit and our previous Print and Cut kits.  You do not actually need an electronic cutting machine.  But of course you know having one is easier but not necessary.   We have set up all the files in our kits to accommodate those that do have one and those that do not.   The Hoppy Easter kit contains:  4 -3×4 journal and filler cards, 2 -6×4 filler and journal card, 20 – elements and one EXCLUSIVE digital stamp!

Not only do we have a new mini kit, but we also have a new Team!  Design Team that is...we are no longer a "guest"!  Woohoo!  Check out The Greeting Farm blog for more info and an introduction to the team.

Our task for this week was to create one Daily Life page and card.  Here are my take on it:

Since I don't have kids, I decided to use the kit for a spring page.  It's pretty versatile and as you can see in one of my 6x4 cards, there's an Easter egg shaped journal section...but really it goes with anything.  

For my card, I wanted to make an easel card, I used Easter Bean and the cute bunny from the kit.  Got the post-it from Target's dollar section a few years back...  If you didn't know Marie (owner/designer of TGF) created some for Target a couple of years ago.  I think I may have a few but can't seem to find them right now.

Hope you were able to take some inspiration out of my projects and my fellow DT.  Don't forget we are having a Blog Hop on The Greeting Farm blog.  You must visit all DT's blogs, comment on each and then go back to The Greeting Farm's blog to let us know you've done it.  All entries must be done before 11:30 PST on Mar 18.   One lucky commenter will be selected at random to win the Hoppy Easter kit on Mar 19.  Good luck!

Click on each name to visit their blog:

Corinne
Cynthia
Claudette (you are here)
The Greeting Farm

And I hope you love this kit as much as we do!  If you can't wait you can purchase the kit here.

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.

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!