The Greeting Farm April 2026 Stamp Feature Day 2: FINE DAY ANYA

Happy Friday friends! We are on Day 2 of Stamp Features for the April 2026 New Release at The Greeting Farm. This month, TGF introduced three new stamp sets which are all available NOW for purchase. Joni and I are on the Blog this week showcasing the new release. 

Today, I'm showcasing a charming, picnic-themed set called FINE DAY ANYA, featuring our adorable Anya wearing a wide-brimmed sun hat along with a picnic basket full of goodies. This set also includes some cute critters and decorative accents to complete the scene. It's perfect for creating friendship or thinking of you cards. 

The picnic background is a clipart scene that I printed and adhered to the card base. I stamped the images on Copic Xpress It Blending Card, colored them with Copic markers, and fussy cut them out with scissors. The bees and sentiment are stamped directly onto the paper. I added Stardust Stickles to the dandelions, bee wings, and the bow on Anya's hat to make them sparkle.

Instead of a blog hop every month, we are having challenges in The Greeting Farm Fan Page Facebook Group for a chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate to The Greeting Farm Store. The challenges start on the 15th of each month and run until the 14th of the next month so you have several weeks to work on your project. 

The challenge for APRIL is: RULE OF THREE. To enter, upload your card to the Challenge Album in The Greeting Farm Fan Page Facebook Group (challenge rules will be shown under the Album). 

Be sure to head over to The Greeting Farm Store to grab your favorites. You're going to LOVE them all! And please join The Greeting Farm Fan Page to share your creations. See you back here Monday for our last day of Stamp Features! 

Hugs,
Rosie

The Greeting Farm April 2026 Stamp Feature Day 1: SMARTY PANTS

Happy Thursday friends! We are on Day 1 of Stamp Features for the April 2026 New Release at The Greeting Farm. This month, TGF introduced three new stamp sets which are all available NOW for purchase. Joni and I are on the Blog this week showcasing the new release. 

Today, I am featuring SMARTY PANTS. This stamp set is an adorable collection celebrating all things studious and sweet! It features a charming lineup of book-loving critters, and captures the cozy, playful side of learning. Whether for back-to-school, teacher appreciation, or everyday encouragement, this set adds a delightful dose of brainy cuteness to your crafting. 

I printed this classroom background at 5x7 inches. Each character was stamped on Xpress It Coloring Card, and colored with Copic Markers. I then fussy cut them out. The raccoon and bunny are glued directly to the card. The hedgehog and dog are raised on foam tape for extra dimension.

Instead of a blog hop every month, we are having challenges in The Greeting Farm Fan Page Facebook Group for a chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate to The Greeting Farm Store. The challenges start on the 15th of each month and run until the 14th of the next month so you have several weeks to work on your project. 

The challenge for APRIL is: RULE OF THREE. To enter, upload your card to the Challenge Album in The Greeting Farm Fan Page Facebook Group (challenge rules will be shown under the Album). 

Be sure to head over to The Greeting Farm Store to grab your favorites. You're going to LOVE them all! And please join The Greeting Farm Fan Page to share your creations. See you back here tomorrow for Day 2 of Stamp Features! 

Hugs,
Rosie

I Am Roses April 2026 Challenge: ANYTHING GOES!

It's the 15th of the month, and we have a brand new I Am Roses ANYTHING GOES Challenge!

Here is the breakdown for the $30 Prize requirement:

(5) Participants = (2) WINNERS

(10) Participants = (3) WINNERS 

(15) Participants = (4) WINNERS 

(16+) Participants = (5) WINNERS 

**Only 1 submission per Person will be taken*

Please tell your friends and share this challenge. We would love to see more projects from everyone!

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For my card today I'm using paper from Doodlebug Design's Bee Happy 6x8 Paper Pad. Sometimes you need a quick card, and many of the paper pads from Doodlebug Design come with image blocks you can use for the focal point of your card.  

 

Of course to kick it up a notch, I added gorgeous flowers from I Am Roses. Did you know that I Am Roses carries flowers in black?! They are perfect for bee cards and Halloween cards. The large yellow flower is R43 Peony, followed by black cherry blossoms, small yellow achillea cottage flowers, and tiny leaves (I colored green leaves black with alcohol markers).

 

 

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Here is the current prize structure!!

(5) Participants = (2) WINNERS

(10) Participants = (3) WINNERS 

(15) Participants = (4) WINNERS 

(16+) Participants = (5) WINNERS 

**Only 1 submission per Person will be taken*

Isn't it fantastic!! If that's not motivation to enter then we don't know what is. I can't wait to see your creations using I Am Roses Flowers.

 

April 2026 IAR Challenge

*Contest Details/Rules:

• Contest runs April 15th - May 8th (Ends 11:59PM PST)
• Theme: "Anything Goes"
• Minimum (3) I Am Roses Products
• One project submission per participant (no multiple projects by one creator)
• Up to 5 winners chosen
• Participants will upload their project to their blog or forum, Label it “Apr IAR Challenge”
• Participants will add a direct link to their project using the InLinkz tool provided. (*if you are unable to use the tool, leave a comment to this blog post and leave a direct link to your project)
• Must Subscribe/or be a Follower of the IAR Challenge Blog
• Winners will be announced next month on the 15th
  
  
  Prize Requirements:

  
  

  (5) Participants = (2) WINNERS

  (10) Participants = (3) WINNERS 

  (15) Participants = (4) WINNERS 

  (16+) Participants = (5) WINNERS 

  
  

  **Only 1 submission per Person will be taken*

  
  
  Prizes up for grabs:
  
  
  $30 Voucher

Remember, you have until May 8th to link up your project on the IAR Blog. Be sure to use a minimum of 3 I Am Roses products on your card to qualify for a prize. I can't wait to see what you make!

Hugs,

Rosie

Jaded Blossom April 2026 New Release BLOG HOP!

Happy Thursday friends! It's time for the Jaded Blossom April 2026 New Release Blog Hop! All new items are NOW available for purchase! Click HERE to shop. If you're here from Jamie's Blog then you're in the right place. If you're just passing through, please start at the beginning because you don't want to miss a thing. I have the complete blog hop line-up at the bottom of this post.

Today, I created a bag topper for this hot water safety bath ducky using the new products with the XL Topper Die. The previous days I focused on bears, but today the ducks get all the attention!    

The background on the bag topper was created using the Stitched Bubble Card Mat Die. I used part of the sentiment from Welcome To Parenthood Stamp Set, and replaced the duck with a larger duck from Gnome Dies: Baby Add Ons. The baby was created using dies from Baby Gnome Dies. I created a smaller pacifier using the pacifier handle and the smaller die for the middle of the bow. 
 

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And of course we have to have a deal for you right?

This week only you can get the entire release package for $144.99

Regular Price for the Release Package is $160.93

FREEBIE OFFER: Duck Stencil

1) Free with orders $50 or more (before tax/shipping)

2) Order MUST contain at least 1 new release item

3) Freebie offer is 4/9-4/10 Only, while supplies last (automatically included with all April Release Package purchases)

Now on to the HOP....

Just in case you get lost here is the Entire Line Up:

Amanda
Lee-Ann
Cynthia

Cindy

Jamie
Rosemary

Jaded Blossom April 2026 Release: SNEAK PEEK DAY 3

Happy Wednesday friends! We are on Day 3 of Sneak Peeks for the Jaded Blossom April 2026 Release. You can grab the "Gotta Have It Now Package" for a discounted amount! If you wait until the release goes live, the bundle price will go up.

You guys have been asking for a baby release, and boy did Jaded Blossom deliver!! Today, I'm showcasing Baby Dies 2. This die set comes with a stork, baby carriage, bear, and baby blocks. It's the perfect set to create a cute baby scene.

I love all the little details in this set. I used part of a sentiment from Little Gnomie at the top of the card. The die cut letters for BABY are part of the Baby Dies 2 set.

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We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $144.99

April 2026 Release will include:

4 - New Dies2- Stamp Sets
1- Outline Die1 - Stencil Freebie 
Ala Carte Items available on Thursday 12 am PST 

This Package is only available while supplies last!*Freebie Stencil - Only Free Thursday thru Friday with a $50+ purchase or While Supplies Last. This Freebie Stencil is automatically included with all Release Packages.
 Must also purchase at least one item from the new release*

Regular price for the release package is $160.93

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Today we are revealing 1 Die Set, 1 Stamp Set, and our FREEBIE offer.

Baby Dies 2 $33.99

Welcome to Parenthood $15.99

Duck Stencil Freebie

Jaded Blossom April 2026 Release: SNEAK PEEK DAY 2

Happy Tuesday friends! We are on Day 2 of Sneak Peeks for the Jaded Blossom April 2026 Release. You can grab the "Gotta Have It Now Package" for a discounted amount! If you wait until the release goes live, the bundle price will go up.

You guys have been asking for a baby release, and boy did Jaded Blossom deliver!! Today, we are showcasing the Baby Gnome Dies and Stitched Bubble Card Mat Die. 

Hobby Lobby has a bear-themed baby shower section with these adorable bear mints. I knew these would be the perfect fit for all the bear elements of this baby release. 

To create the bag topper, I used the XL Topper Die and 5x5 Inch Clear Bags with the Stitched Bubble Card Mat Die. The sentiment is from the Bear Hugs Stamp Set + Outline Dies. 

I am so in love with this entire release! I think what makes it even more special is that these dies work for Mother's Day and Father's Day projects too.

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We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $144.99

April 2026 Release will include:

4 - New Dies2- Stamp Sets
1- Outline Die1 - Stencil Freebie 
Ala Carte Items available on Thursday 12 am PST 

This Package is only available while supplies last!*Freebie Stencil - Only Free Thursday thru Friday with a $50+ purchase or While Supplies Last. This Freebie Stencil is automatically included with all Release Packages.
 Must also purchase at least one item from the new release*

Regular price for the release package is $160.93

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Today, we are revealing 2 New Dies.

 

Baby Gnome Dies $27.99

Stitched Bubble Card Mat Die $19.99

Jaded Blossom April 2026 Release: SNEAK PEEK DAY 1

Happy Monday friends! We are on Day 1 of Sneak Peeks for the Jaded Blossom April 2026 Release. You can grab the "Gotta Have It Now Package" for a discounted amount! If you wait until the release goes live, the bundle price will go up.

You guys have been asking for a baby release, and boy did Jaded Blossom deliver!! Today, we are featuring Gnome Dies: Baby Add Ons along with the Little Gnomie Stamp Set + Little Gnomie Outline Dies. My youngest niece just had a baby a few months ago and her favorite color is purple so I created this card with her in mind. 

To create the mama, I used Girl Gnome Dies, Gnome Dies: Girl Gnome Face Add Ons, Gnome Dies: Beekeeper Add Ons (hat), and Gingerbread Faces Stamp Set. I knew I wanted her sitting so I also pulled out the Chair Die. The sentiment is from the new Little Gnomie Stamp Set + Outline Dies.

 
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We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $144.99

April 2026 Release will include:

4 - New Dies2- Stamp Sets
1- Outline Die1 - Stencil Freebie 
Ala Carte Items available on Thursday 12 am PST 

This Package is only available while supplies last!*Freebie Stencil - Only Free Thursday thru Friday with a $50+ purchase or While Supplies Last. This Freebie Stencil is automatically included with all Release Packages.
 Must also purchase at least one item from the new release*

Regular price for the release package is $160.93

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Today, we are revealing 1 New Die Set, 1 New Stamp Set, and 1 Outline Die.

 

Gnome Dies: Baby Add Ons $29.99

Little Gnomie Stamp Set $15.99

 

Little Gnomie Outline Dies $16.99

Jaded Blossom April 2026 Challenge: SYMPATHY

Happy April friends! It's the first Sunday of the month, and that means we have a brand new challenge at Jaded Blossom.

For the month of April, our challenge is:

SYMPATHY

(must use at least one Jaded Blossom Product)

 
Challenge Guidelines: 

1) Project must be new for this challenge, no back linking

2) Project must have a Jaded Blossom stamp, die, or stencil somewhere on it. 

3) Only one entry per person

4) Add your card to the Facebook April 2026 Challenge Album by Saturday, 05/02/2026

You don't have to have a blog to play along! You can upload your card to the Challenge Album in the Jaded Blossom's Garden of Creativity Facebook Group. 

Click on "Media" > "Albums". Find the challenge album for the month and click on it. Then click "Add Photos". After you upload your card to the challenge album, refresh your page, and leave a comment under your card for it to show up on the Discussion page.

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Even though in life we have to deal with losing loved ones, I struggle making Sympathy cards. Usually I buy them because I honestly don't own very many sympathy stamp sets. I decided to pull out this Lavender Stamp Set that I've owned for a while, but haven't inked up yet. I stamped the flowers using Distress Oxide Ink and Memento Ink onto wet watercolor paper.

 

 

Then I sprinkled some Lindy's Magical Powder over the card and spritzed with water. The sentiment is from Thinking Of You Stamp Set. 

 

I have a bonus sympathy card to share using the Lilies Stamp Set. This stamp set is actually retired, but I didn't realize that until after I made the card. So, if you already own this set, here is some additional inspiration.

 

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This month's prize for a randomly selected winner is:

 

We hope you play along in our monthly challenge for a chance to win a $20 Gift Certificate to the Jaded Blossom Store! Be sure to check out the Jaded Blossom Store to grab all your favorite products! They also have various Cutting Dies to make party favors along with Favor Bags and Boxes.

 

Hugs, 

Rosie

Stamping Bella: ROSIE AND BERNIE THE UNICORN

Happy Saturday friends! I'm back today with this magical card for Stamping Bella featuring Rosie and Bernie the Unicorn Digital Stamp Set! The entire Rosie and Bernie series of digital stamps is my favorite because my nickname is Rosie and I LOVE unicorns! When this series came out in rubber form years ago, I purchased almost all of them. I even took my own "Bernie" on holiday with us exploring Switzerland, Rome, and Slovenia (see photo below)!

 

I printed the image on Copic Xpress It Blending Card and colored it with Copic Markers. I paper-pieced her dress so it coordinated with the paper at the top of the card. To give Bernie some sparkle, I added Star Dust Stickles to his horn. The stars and dots on Bernie were added using gel pens. I fussy cut the image out with scissors so I could raise it on foam tape. 

 

I printed the sentiment directly to the cardstock. The patterned paper is from an older The Paper Studio paper pad called Cotton Candy and Co (Hobby Lobby). The angled scallop border was created using an old My Favorite Things border die.

 

I'll be coloring up more of Rosie and Bernie over the next several weeks. Like I said, they are some of my fave images!

 

Here is a picture of me, my hubby, my son, and "Bernie" that we took on our 2018 summer trip to Slovenia.

 

 

Be sure to head over to the Stamping Bella Store and grab your faves. They carry both rubber stamps and digis! Stay tuned, because a new stamp and digi release will be coming soon! 

Hugs,

Rosie

Jaded Blossom: I MISS YOUR CUTE BUTT

Happy Friday everyone! I just realized Easter is this Sunday which inspired me to pull out the Sweet Bunnies Stamp Set with Outline Dies. Originally I was going to use one of the bunnies in the stamp set for my card, but when I saw the "I Miss Your Cute Butt" sentiment, I knew I had to create a bunny booty using dies, LOL!  

For the bunny body, I cut a circle using the Stitched Circle Dies, and added the bunny feet from Gnome Friends: Bunny Dies. I glued a white/pink sparkle pom pom on for the tail. Then I added the bunny butt to an action wobble so it shakes! How fun is that?!!

The green paper was cut out using the Scallop Circle Dies. I used the Stitched Flower Card Mat Die on the striped patterned paper. The circle panel and the sentiment from Sweet Bunnies is raised on foam tape for extra dimension.

Don't forget, we have an ANYTHING GOES challenge going on right now until April 4th in the Jaded Blossom Facebook Group for a chance to win a $20 Jaded Blossom gift certificate. 

Have a great weekend!

Rosie