Release Day at The Greeting Farm! Woohoo!

 

Happy Friday everyone! The Greeting Farm has been showcasing their new May Release of some adorable clear stamps sets on the TGF Blog for the last 2 days. These new clear stamps are NOW available in The Greeting Farm Store. Today they are back showcasing the last 2 sets of clear stamps along with an amazing BLOG HOP!! They also have some guest designers joining in!!

The last 2 clear stamps sets being featured on the TGF Blog are BEARY CUTE and WOOD FRIENDS. And, because it’s release day The Greeting Farm is having a BLOG HOP. This time around they are going to pick two winners and each person will receive 3 clear stamp sets from this new release!

Be sure to leave a comment on each designer’s blog listed below and head back to the TGF Blog to let us know you completed the hop. In addition, there are 6 extra ways you can enter to win! You have until Monday, May 11^th, 12pm CST to leave your comments on the TGF BLOG.  They will announce the 2 winners on Tuesday, May 12^th.

My first card I'm using the Beary Cute stamp set and coordinating dies.  Isn't this stamp set super cute?!?!?  I chose to make this card super simple.  I wanted to try and just use what was in the set. 

For my last card, I am using Wood Friends with a label from one of our Print and Cut files.  All these sets are perfect to combine and create tons of  awesome scenes.  Can't wait to see what you all come up with! 

Now time for the Blog Hop:

Here is the Blog Hop List!

Guest Designers:

JESS MARIN

KRISTINA WERNER

SANDY ALLNOCK

TGF Design Team:

ALYCE

ANITA

CLAUDETTE

HOLLY

JONI

KELLI

KRYSTAL

ROSIE

STEPHANIE

THE GREETING FARM BLOG

In addition to the Hop, there are 6 EXTRA WAYS TO ENTER: 

1. Like us on FACEBOOK and leave another comment on the TGF Blog. (If you are already a "liker", you can leave a comment)
2. Ask your crafty friends to “like” The Greeting Farm and leave another comment on the TGF Blog.
3. Follow The Greeting Farm on TWITTER and tweet about our inspiration week and our site or blog address (@TheGreetingFarm is releasing new stamps and a giveaway! Check it out at http://www.thegreetingfarm.com"), and leave another comment on the TGF Blog (make sure to @thegreetingfarm so we can see your tweets!).
4. Follow the TGF BLOG through the blogger follower or through Google reader and leave another comment on the TGF Blog. (If you already follow, you can leave a comment.)
5. Follow us on INSTAGRAM @TheGreetingFarm and leave another comment on the TGF Blog that you did.
6. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and leave another comment on the TGF Blog. (If you already subscribe, you can leave a comment.)

Have an awesome Friday and weekend! Don’t forget you have until Monday, May 11^th, 12pm CST to leave your comments below.

TGF Day 2 of Previews

 

Hello and welcome back for day two of The Greeting Farm's May release!  Today I am showcasing Hoppy Hello and Cuddly Thanks.  

For my first project I created a gift tag using Hoppy Hello along with it's coordinating dies.  I so love not fussy cutting and I love how tiny these images are.  Like I said in yesterday's post, they are super duper easy to color!  

For my second project I created a card using the Cuddly Thanks.  Isn't it so cute?  

 

I hope you're enjoying all the previews from the Design Team!  I think they're doing an awesome job, don't you?  Stop by The Greeting Farm's blog and see all of our creations!  Don't forget to visit us tomorrow for the last two previews, and we got some special Guest Designers participating!  Don't forget, we'll have a blog hop and tons of ways you could win these sets!  Thanks for stopping by and see ya tomorrow!

New Goodies at The Greeting Farm

Hello everyone!  Today on The Greeting Farm we'll be previewing six new stamp sets plus dies!  I am super excited that The Greeting Farm is releasing clear stamps AND coordinating dies.  To be honest, sometimes I am really lazy when it comes to coloring, and not only are these stamp sets super cute, but they're so easy to color!  AND we no longer need to fussy cut!  So today we are previewing two of the six...  Happiest Birthday and Tweety Pie.  Here are my samples for the two sets.

I used Double Cupcake Anya, which I thought went perfectly with the Happiest Birthday set.  I paper piece the cake because I was lazy.  I actually have two more samples, but I'll showcase them on our release day which is  May 8!  I absolutely love the sentiment that goes with the cake...along with the cake and sentiment you get a cupcake, banner, candle, heart and a couple of words.  Can't wait for you all to see it!

Tweety Pie is one of my favorites and this comes with two Tweety birds, branch, hearts, bowtie and a couple of sentiments.  These clear stamps are 3x4.  All six goes well with one another so it's great to mix match!  

Make sure to stop by tomorrow for the next two previews.  Again, all of the new six stamps sets and coordinating dies will be available at The Greeting Farm on May 8, 2015!  Be sure to stop by The Greeting Farm blog to see all the great inspirations from my fellow DTs!

TGF SSSC Release Day!

Happy Hump Day everyone!  Today The Greeting Farm is releasing two Super Secret Stamp Club (SSSC) stamps - Sage No. 010 and Lavender No. 011!  If you're unfamiliar with how SSSC works here's a little info from Rosie:

"The SSSC releases are a set of 3 SECRET stamps that are offered at a special price during the enrollment period. We just had an enrollment period a few months ago. The next enrollment period will be JUNE 1st- JUNE 5th!! When you sign up for the SSSC you will receive a set of 3 stamps at a special lower price before they hit the store!! If you miss the enrollment, the stamps show up in the store a few months later, but at a higher price. So the best deal is to sign up during the enrollment period! I’ve been a part of the SSSC since the beginning and I have LOVED each stamp!! You won’t be disappointed….believe me!"

I agree with Rosie, I too have been subscribing from day one and I have yet to be disappointed.  I hear some people aren't thrilled with the skulls in the hair of Sage and Lavender neither am I, but that's a quick fix and if you see my cards below, I pretty much covered it.  Anyhow, stop by TGF's blog to read more on it and please stop by my fellow DT members to get full details on their super cute cards!

My first card is using Sage No. 010, here, I used Mindy Terasawa's adorable kit called Believe in Yourself avail here.  And of course the ever so cute Sage available here. 

For my second card, I used Lavender No. 011 along with Mindy Terasawa's free kit called Spring Joy.  Made this super simple since I need to snail mail this to my niece.  Again if you noticed, I covered up the skull the same way I did with Sage's, using enamel dots!  I have TONS of them so this is helping me use them up (^_^).  You can get Mindy Terasawa's freebie here and you can get Lavender No. 011 here.

Thanks for stopping by!  Hope you enjoyed my creations and can't wait to see what YOU come up with using these super cute images!  Now stop by The Greeting Farm's , Rosie's and Joni's blog for more inspiration!

Stamps:  The Greeting Farm Sage No. 010

               The Greeting Farm Lavender No. 011

Papers:  Mindy Terasawa's Believe in Yourself

              Mindy Terasawa's Spring Joy

 

Believe in Yourself by Mindy Terasawa AVAILABLE NOW!!!

Hello!  Today is the day you can purchase Mindy's Believe in Yourself kit here go now as it is 20% off this weekend!  In honor of her new kit, I decided to create a digi layout!  This layout is from my trip last fall to the UK.  My husband had some meetings there so I tagged along and make it a vacation before he started his new job.  As always I love the UK!  This is my third time visiting and I could never get tired of it.  There is so much to explore and do!  For this layout, our British friends advised us to visit the quaint town of Castle Combe!  I was so happy we did, especially since I was the only female of four men and I really didn't think they would want to go but so happy they did!  Anyhow, here's my layout...thanks for stopping by and please visit Mindy's store, she will be updating her it often!

Disclaimer:  There are a few items in this layout that is not from Mindy's kit.  The splotches and Polaroid frame is from Paislee Press, forgot which kit it's from, I basically looked through my folders and picked a few items that went well with the LO. 

Mindy Terasawa is BACK!!!!

Stopping by for a quick announcement -   I know a lot of people who visit my blog is usually in search for Mindy Terasawa's designs.  Well guess what, she's BACK!  And boy, does she have some awesome creations available for sale at The Lilypad!  I believe this new kit (pictured below) will not be available until April 3.  But make sure to follow Mindy on IG (where most of the updates will be announced!) @mindyterasawa (click on he IG handle to take you to her account!).  I'm so excited and I'm sure you guys are also!!!  Here's a sneak of her newest kit  Believe in Yourself:  

And here is a preview of the freebie you can receive!!  Make sure to follow her IG to find out how.

Follow me on Instagram, I've got stamps for sale!!!!

I have listed my stamps for sale on my IG account @islandergirlshop but I will post on here also.  But for future references, please always check my IG (Instagram) account as I use that more than I do my blog.

Brand new Autumn Leaves Flower stamps by Rhonna Farrer $10 shipped!

Brand new Autumn Leaves Second Nature by Rhonna Farrer $10 shipped!

 

Brand new Autumn Leaves Family $10 shipped!

 

Brand new Autumn Leaves Botanical by Rhonna Farrer $10 shipped

Brand new Hero Arts Kiss the Cook - $10 shipped!

Brand new Hero Arts Whoo Loves You - $10 shipped!

 

Brand new Hamptom Arts - $5.50 shipped

 

Brand new Hampton Arts - You and Me $5.00 shipped

 

Brand new Inkadinkado Paperwork Greetings $4.50 shipped

 Brand new Inkadinkado Rockstar $4.50 shipped

Brand new Lily Bee Design - $10 shipped

 

Brand new My Mind's Eye - Happy Days - $5.00 shipped

 

Brand new October Afternoon Farmhouse - $10.00 shipped

 

Brand new Recollection Classic Borders $4.50 shipped

 

Brand new Recollections Fun Borders $4.50 shipped

 

Brand new Studio Calico - $10 shipped

 

 Brand new Studio Calico - $10 shipped

 

Brand new Simple Stories Daily stamps - $5.50 shipped

 

Brand new TPC Studio Travel Journal - $5.50 shipped.

 

The Greeting Farm's Mid Month Release

Happy Sunday!  Today The Greeting Farm is releasing three adorable stamps!  Woohoo!  We are releasing Super Secret Stamp Club (SSSC) stamps Cheeky Sweet no. 008, Day Out Anya no. 009 and the super cute Amor Anya!  You can purchase these stamps here.  And before I leave you, here are some goodies I made.

This first one is a cute little goodie bag.  I used Lawn Fawn's Goodie Bag die  The paper I used is from the Best of Dear Lizzy that they sell at Michaels.  I'm not sure which line it's from...sorry about that.  I absolutely love it.  The pattern reminds me of Cath Kidtson which is one of my favorite London stores!  I buy a bag or two or three whenever I visit London (^_^)

For Day Out Anya, I used a cut file from the Silhouette store, it's a pocket gift card holder.  As you can see, it's is housing a Starbucks gift card for a special friend. 

Last but not least, Amor Anya is adorning this super cute anti-bacterial hand gel from Bath and Body.  Once again, I used my Silhouette to cut it out.  I will be giving this cutie to my dog's groomer.  I think it's the perfect gift since she's always taking him out to lunch after she grooms him and he sometimes has an accident so this will come in handy, don't you think?  LOL! (>_<) 

As always thank you for stopping by!  Please visit The Greeting Farm Blog and my fellow DT's blog to see what awesome creations they came up with!  Click on their names to get to their blogs:  

Rosemary

Joni

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! 

Craft room reorg and purge...

Happy New Year everyone!!!  I say every year, but I seriously cannot believe another year has come and gone!  We are now in 2015!  Wowzer!  Today I am trying really hard to purge and reorganize my craft space and I hope that what I don't need YOU may need/want!  Please make sure to follow me on Instagram:  islandergirlshop  I will be listing a bunch of items!  Thanks and hope everyone's New Year is great so far!  Aloha!

It's Your Day - Make a Cut Monday

Hello!  I know I’ve said in my last post that I wont’ be posting any CC's until next year…but I made a card using the cute boy from Winter Wishes’ Winter Greetings set, along with his coordinating cutout.  This card as well with all my other cards is simple and the funny thing is, I didn’t realize the sequins I put were flowers…hahaha!  This card was created for my friend’s son who celebrated his 5th bday.  Hope he’s like any other guy who doesn’t pay attention to stuff like that…haha!  Anyhow, thanks for stopping by!  If you haven’t tried the CC’s, why not?  They’re a huge time saver!  LOL!  (^_~)  You can purchase this particular stamp here and the CC’s here.  Have an awesome week!

Make a Cut Monday with Blush!

Hi All!  It's another Make a Cut Monday at The Greeting Farm!  Today we released three of the Blush characters - Babette, Bettie and Bonnie.  I decided to make a Christmas card using Blush Babette...  Hope you like it and get inspired to make something using these stamps and coordinating cutouts!

Thanks for stopping by!  You can purchase these cut files here, here and here.  And just an FYI, we will be taking Dec off so this will be the last coordinating cutout for the year.  We'll be back to have more avail in the new year, so stay tune! Have a great CHRISTmas and New Year!  Be safe and God Bless!

TGF Make a Cut Monday

E'llo!  Its Make a Cut Monday at The Greeting Farm!  Today we released Frou Frou's Birthday, Fabulous and Sweet coordinating cutouts.  I decided to use these stamps and cutouts for more bookmarks because they're huge stamps and since I have to do test cuts, I thought why not use them for bookmarks? LOL!  I bought more books while I was in the UK and I ran out of the bookmarks so these were the perfect size without having to mount them onto a traditional bookmark format.  I just colored them and use them as is.  Sometimes that's just enough!  I will be making cards and projects with them in the future, but since I literally just got back from the UK, I really didn't have much time.  Hope you like them and decide to buy the stamps and the coordinating cutouts for your next projects!  You can purchase the coordinating cuouts here, here and here. 

Have a great week!

It's Make a Cut Monday!

Hello!  It's another Make a Cut Monday!  Today The Greeting Farm released Winter Greeting and Winter Kindness coordinating cutouts!  Don't you think these bundled up kids are adorable?!?! I decided to create some bookmarks because I don't know about you but I tend to read more than one book at a time.  And yes, I still love reading out of an actual book!  If it's super late at night, I switch over to my iPad so I don't need the lamp on and disturb the hubby.  (^_^)  Anyhow, I pretty much kept all the bookmarks uniformed since I created four and time is valuable for me, I'm sure most of you know what I'm talking about! (^_^)

Here are my bookmarks:

As always thanks for stopping by!  You can purchase the Winter Greetings and Winter Kindness stamps here and here.  And you can purchase their coordinating cutouts here and here.

TGF Release and a Blog Hop!

Hey there!  Today The Greeting Farm is releasing three new stamps, each were exclusive stamps that are now available to you!  Woohoo!  Party Props Anya was part of the Insta Fun kit, Puppy Love was from the Super Secret Stamp Club (SSSC) number 7 and the super cute Totes Anya was included in our Grab Bag limited time offer this summer.  Now you can get your crafty little hands on these super adorable stamps!  Yeay for you!  (^_^)

To celebrate today's release Rosie, Joni and I created some cards to inspire you using the stamps...here are my cards:

For this card, I wanted to created that photo booth feel and even though it's simple...I think it hit the mark.

I initially wanted to create a bookmark using the Puppy Love but thought I'd make this as a card for my dh since I always have such a hard time coming up with masculine cards...

For my Totes Anya card, I wanted to include a gift card since it looks like she's shopping!  So I decided to keep it simple.  I used the new die from Ellen Hutson where you could hide a gift card underneath it.  I thought that was pretty clever!  Too bad I had to open it up so you could see how it works and why I chose to make it really simple.  I will definitely be recreating this card for my niece's bday next month .

 

Thanks for stopping by, please visit Rosie, Joni and The Greeting Farm blog, and leave a comment on each blog, one lucky person will win all three of these super adorable stamps!  You have until 11 PM CST!  Good luck!

Make the Cut Monday at The Greeting Farm!

Today The Greeting Farm is releasing the Coordinating Cutouts to the ever so cute Spooky kit! I love this kit so much!  You can use some of the stamps throughout the year!  The cute little monsters and the "fairy" Anya could be used anytime!  I love when I could use my holiday stamps for more than just that one particular holiday...don't you?

Anyhow, I created 8 treat boxes using all 8 of the characters in the kit to give to the ladies at the Vet!  I absolutely love them and so glad we have such an awesome Vet!  Hope you can get some inspiration from my Halloween goodies...can't wait to see what you come up with using this kit!  You can purchase the cut files here.

Have an awesome week!