Yumi & Fumi Showcase Thursday~Clouds using Liquid Applique!

If you are looking for The Greeting Farm OA-Valentine Preview please scroll down.

 

Happy Thursday everyone! It's Rosie here to share my latest fun technique/tip of how I've been making my clouds lately on my colored images.

Here's my step-by-step. :)

First, I color up the main part of my image, except the the grass area. Today I'm using Yumi with Birdie from the Peek-a-Boo Spring Collection.

Then I grab B000 (a light blue) and color the entire background in a circular pattern all the way down to where the grass starts. It doesn't have to be full, complete coverage. Lighter areas help give it a more sky appearance.

 

Next, I use this awesome stuff called Liquid Applique and I draw some clouds. You want to be careful to not add a thick layer of Liquid Applique, otherwise you will have some really puffy clouds.

The last step is to grab your heat gun, or in my case, a toaster because I can't find my heat gun, LOL! Heat from underneath the paper until it puffs up. Be careful not to over-heat the Liquid Applique or it will start burning and turning brown.

I hope you enjoy this fun way of making some cute, adorable clouds! It's very addicting!

Have a great day!

Rosie :)

The Greeting Farm Preview~OA-Valentine!!

Today is the last day of our previews over at The Greeting Farm Blog for the new stamps coming out on November 1st!! Be sure to stop by tomorrow for our New Release Blog Hop where you have the chance to win the ENTIRE new release!!

So far we've previewed the "My Heart Kit" on Tuesday. Yesterday we showcased "Frou Frou Sweet". And, today we are showing you samples using OA-Valentine!! It's one of my faves sets and so sweet and adorable!! This set also comes with 3 sentiments: Always and Forever, BE MINE, and Sweeter than Sugar.

Here are my two cards....one using Amelia and the other with Oliver.

 Seriously, can this set be any cuter?!!! I LOVE IT!!

Want a chance to win OA-Valentine? All you have to do is visit all the blogs (names are linked on TGF Blog), leave a comment, and stop back at The Greeting Farm Blog to let us know you're done. Be sure to finish the commenting by 11:45pm CST tonight to be eligible to win. The random winner will be announced tomorrow, November 1st. :)

Good Luck and see you back here tomorrow for our New Release Blog Hop!

Hugs,

Rosie :)

By LORi Designs~Autumn Puddle Jumper Eliza!

Happy Tuesday everyone! It's hard to believe the end of October is almost here and soon Thanksgiving will be knocking on my door!! I'm not ready for the year to be over. It just seems like it flew by way too quickly.

 

Since Autumn is here and Thanksgiving is coming up, I'm back to showcase the super-adorable Autumn Puddle Jumper Eliza for By LORi Designs. She's printed on X-press It Blending Card and colored with Copics.

 

 Copics:

Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11

Hair: E44, E47, E49

Green: G21, G24, G28

White: N0, N2

Pie: R24, R29, E42, E43, C3, C5

Pot Holder: YR04, YR09, G24

Shoes: C3, C5, C7

Turkey: E43, E44, E47, R22, R24, R27, R29, YR04, YR07, Y18, YR23

Sky: B000, Liquid Applique (clouds)

Grass: G21, G24, G28

My dps are from an old value scrapbooking paper pack from Target called Autumn. The burlap wired ribbon and the acorn are from Hobby Lobby. The pearls are from Recollections.

 

 Be sure to head over to the By LORi Designs Digi Shop to see the fabulous creations from my fellow DT Sisters and to order your CUTE BLD Stamps!!

 

Have a great week!

Rosie :)

Yumi and Fumi Handmade Challenge #27~COLOR COMBO: Orange, Green, Purple and Black!

Happy Sunday everyone!! How are all of you? Today we welcome another new challenge at Yumi and Fumi Handmade Crafts!

Before linking your card please read our new challenge guidelines by clicking HERE. Don't forget that we now allow ANY stamped image!!! You HAVE to use a hand-colored image on your project...no "sentiment only" cards allowed. However, if you use a Y&FH image your name will be added a maximum of 1 extra time after the last name in Inlinkz. Remember also....only 1 entry per person.

What's up for grabs? The winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to the Yumi & Fumi Handmade online store and our Top 3 will receive a 10% discount!!

Now on to Challenge #27! The challenge for the next two weeks is a color challenge and perfect for Halloween for those of us who live in the U.S. 

ORANGE, GREEN, PURPLE, and BLACK!

  Be sure to check out the Yumi and Fumi Blog to see the amazing samples from Team Yumi!!

For my card today I used the super cute CHASEZILLA! He's colored with Copics, for course. :)

 Copics:

Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11

Eyebrows/Eyes: E43, E44

Green: YG03, YG25, YG67

Purple: V05, V06, V09

Yellow: YR21 

My dps are from K&Company Halloween. The ribbon, black doily, and googly eyes are from Michaels. My spiderweb corner die is from Cheery Lynn Designs.

 We hope you will join in our "COLOR" challenge using ANY image you like! We can't wait to see what you make!! Remember, only 1 entry per person. You have until Friday, November 8th to join in our challenge. We'll announce the winner and top 3 picks on Saturday, November 9th!

Good Luck everyone!!

Hugs!

Team Yumi

A Creative Romance Challenge~Add METAL!

Hello Creative Romantics!! Today starts a new challenge on the A Creative Romance Blog. I hope to see you all playing along with us. We have some great sponsors lined up so be sure to check us out!! You guys have been so supportive and we love seeing your amazing creations!!

 

The theme this time around is:

 

Add METAL! 

 

To inspire you all and get your creative juices flowing, our Design Team, The Chic Crafters, are sharing some magnificent creations. Be sure to check out all the amazing cards from my fellow DT members HERE!

 

So on to our prize...this time we are sponsored by The Ribbon Girls, with a fab voucher to spend with them :)

So be sure to link up your creations on the A Creative Romance Challenge Blog for a chance to win!!

For my card today I used the super adorable PaperWorks Co. VDay Bunny (by Rachelle Anne Miller). I LOVE her illustrations and her stamps are just as fabulous!! I had so much fun coloring up this cutie and adding Liquid Applique to his tail and to make the clouds.

 Copics:

Bunny: E41, E42, E43, R20, Liquid Applique (tail)

Hearts: R22, R24, R27, R29

Grass: G21, G24, G28

Sky: B000, Liquid Applique

My dps are from Carta Bella DEVOTED 6x6 paper pad. It's one of my FAVE paper pads ever! The ribbon is from Hobby Lobby. The metal heart charm is from KI Memories (Walmart). The metal corners were originally gold and I painted them silver with a paint pen.

Don't forget, one lucky winner will be randomly selected for the prize and 3 entries will be selected to win our Paper Goddess badge. Isn't is so pretty?!

So what are you waiting for?!! Head over to A CREATIVE ROMANCE and link up your "Anything Goes" card! You have until November 7th to get entered!

Have a great Friday and weekend!
Hugs,
Rosie :)

TGF Farm Fresh Friday~SKETCH Challenge!

TGI Friday baby!! It's the weekend and it couldn't get here soon enough! I hope to take time this weekend to spend time with those you love and who love you back. ;)

 

Today starts a new Farm Fresh Friday challenge over at The Greeting Farm. The challenge for the next week is this awesome SKETCH by Peggy!!

To see some amazing creations from my fellow DT sistas, be sure to head over to The Greeting Farm Blog!! They are AWESOME as always!!

For my card today I used CC Dante...he's so suave, don't ya think?!

Copics:

Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11

Hair: E44, E47, E49

Coat: G21, G24, G28

Shirt/Shoes: E42, E43

Pants: C3, C5, C7

I used some dps from TPC Studio Homeroom 8x8 paper pack. The ribbon is from Walmart.

 

 Here's how to Play:

*You must use a TGF Stamp (rubber, digi, or clear) as your main image. 

 

*Entries must be uploaded via InLinkz on TGF Blog no later than Thursday, October 31st at NOON, CST.

 

*You can add a direct link to your entry from your personal blog, SCS gallery, Flickr or TGF Galleria. (If the InLinkz tool is missing, feel free to link your submission URL in the comments section on TGF Blog). 

 

*The fabulous prize: A random participant will be selected to win their choice of an in-stock SINGLE RUBBER STAMP or a 4x6 Set!!

Have a great weekend!

Rosie :)

The Greeting Farm ALTER EGO Contest!!

Hello! Welcome to DAY 2 of our fun contest announcement at The Greeting Farm!

After a lot of requests to bring back special contests such as "Rockin Rebel", The Greeting Farm has a few FUN announcements to make today!

First of all, beginning in November, we will be discontinuing the Retro Fresh challenge and also the GVT, but have no fear, a new FUN contest will take place quarterly such as the one we're about to announce today. In addition, we will be continuing all the Farm Fresh Friday challenges, so there will still be plenty of fun on the Farm!

We are also excited to announce another customer-wide blog hop opportunity for the holidays, so be sure to stay tuned for info on that right after the November release!

For now,  we are excited to introduce you to TGF's latest contest:

 

How FUN is this going to be? We know there are a lot of you creative peeps out there who do amazing things with our line of stamps, and sometimes you love to kick it up a notch or two by switching heads, bodies, clothes, etc. Well, with Halloween coming up, we thought it was the perfect time for a contest, so here's your chance to do it to WIN a prize!

For my easel card today I used WS-MATILDA (head) and OA-VALENTINE (Amelia body).

Copics:

Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11

Hair: E44, E47, E49, B01, B04, B05

Hearts/Shoes: R22, R24, R27, R29

Dress: B000, B00, B04

My dps are from Carta Bella DEVOTED and the ribbon is from Walmart. The shape was cut using a Spellbinders Die.

RULES:

1.)  You MUST use at least two (2) TGF stamps to create your character.

2.)  You must create a NEW project.

3.)  You can create a card, altered project, whatever you'd like. On day 2 of our DT preview (10/24), the IN LINKZ will open. You have until 10/31 (Halloween!) to create your "Alter Ego". Winner will be announced on RELEASE DAY, November 1st! How exciting will THAT be?! Well, even MORE exciting because wait until you see the prizes....

PRIZES:

1.) Winner will receive their choice of two (2) 4x6 stamp sets AND a GUEST DESIGNER SPOT at The Greeting Farm! We are changing the way we do our Guest Designers as of this coming month, in the hopes that we can give even more talented peeps a chance to showcase their work. Guest spots will now incorporate 1-2 features a month on the TGF blog and give LOTS of creative freedom to the designer, so believe me, you'll want to show us what you've got!

DEADLINE:

InLinkz will open on October 24th (TODAY) on the 2nd ALTER EGO post on the TGF blog. All contest submissions should be uploaded by October 31st at 11pm CST.  

Have TONS of fun with this... we can't wait to see who YOUR "Alter-EGO" will be!

Hugs,

Rosie :)

7 Kids College Fund Challenge~ANYTHING GOES with a twist of MARKERS!

Happy Wednesday everyone!  
If you are looking for the PERFECT PAPER CRAFTING Blog Hop Post or my Easel Card for The Paper Shelter please scroll down.

 Today starts a new challenge over at the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog. All our challenges throughout the rest of the year will be ANYTHING GOES! But we are alternating our "optional" TWIST between Markers and Vintage.

For the next two weeks the challenge is: 

ANYTHING GOES with an optional twist of MARKERS!

Now remember the challenge is "Anything Goes" so we should see a lot of you participating. And if you want to add the optional twist of Markers by all means go for it! :)

Today I'm using a new favorite of mine: Kraftin' Kimmie JUST CHILLIN' by Thais Narciso. I LOVE penguins and the ones in this set are just the cutest ever!!

 Copics:

Black: C5, C7, Black

Orange: YR04, YR07, YR09

Red: R22, R24, R27, R29

Green: YG25, YG67

Liquid Applique on Hat

The sentiment is also from the JUST CHILLIN' Set. My decorative papers are from Echo Park 'TIS THE SEASON 6x6 paper pad. The black mat behind the penguin was cut using Spellbinders BEADED CIRCLES Nestabilities. The gorgeous Pewter Pearls are from Melissa Frances.

 Here's a list of supplies from the 7 Kids Store:

Kraftin' Kimmie JUST CHILLIN' by Thais Narciso 

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink 

X-Press It Blending Card

Copics 

Spellbinders BEADED CIRCLES Nestabilities 

Echo Park 'TIS THE SEASON 6x6 Paper Pad

Melissa Frances Pewter Pearls 

Scor-tape 

This challenge ends on November 5th so I hope to see you all entering your cards at the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog!

Have a great week!

Rosie :)

Perfect Paper Crafting BLOG HOP with Yumi and Fumi!!

This is a special BLOG HOP post featuring PERFECT PAPER CRAFTING!!

Today,  Leanne, Denice, Renate' and I are representing Yumi and Fumi Handmade as we join with the amazing Design Team from Perfect Paper Crafting for a fun-filled and creative blog hop!! Perfect Paper Crafting makes the awesome Perfect Layers rulers.

If you just hopped over from Laura and The Perfect Paper Crafting blog then you are on the right track. If you stopped here just to say hi, but want to get in on the fun, all you have to do is start at Laura's/Perfect Paper Crafting blog which is the first stop on our hop.  In case you get lost here's the line up:

Laura's Perfect Paper Crafting Blog 
Yumi and Fumi Handmade 
Eva

Rosemary (you are HERE)

Pam
Denice

Patti

Leanne

Kim

Renate'

Roxie

Did I mention there will be prizes? You bet! Perfect Paper Crafting is giving away a very generous $50 gift certificate to one lucky hopper, and Yumi and Fumi Handmade is giving away a single stamp from the Kigurumi series (a value of $40) to 4 lucky hoppers:

Prize 1 - Yumicorn

Prize 2 - Fumi Panda

Prize 3 - AJ Lion

Prize 4 - Chasezilla

All you have to do to be in the contest is to leave a comment on everyone's blog. That easy!  ^.^  You have until October 28th, 12am PST.

 The Yumi and Fumi Handmade DT is showcasing each of the Kigurumi images and a Perfect Layers tool on their blogs. For my card today I'm using AJ LION and the Perfect Layers Border Tools. I stamped AJ Lion on X-Press It Blending Card and coloring him with Copics.

Copics:
Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11
Eyes/Eyebrows: E43, E44
Hair: E44, E47, E49
Lion Suit: YR20, YR21, YR23, YR23, YR24, E41, E42, E43, E44, E47

The dps are from Authentique THRILLING 6x6 paper pad. The ribbon is from Michaels. All of my cardstock mats were cut using The Perfect Layers Border Tools....perfect mats every time!! The top corners were made using a Whimsy Corner Die. The Pewter Pearls are from Melissa Frances. The sentiment is a chipboard sticker (it's part of a sticker set that I got from Walmart).

Now it's time to head on over to Pam's Blog. Before you hop though, make sure you leave me a comment. :)

Hugs,

Rosie

The Paper Shelter Challenge #134~Make an EASEL CARD!

Happy Wednesday everyone!! I'm back today to share my latest creation as part of The Paper Shelter Design Team!! These digi stamps and papers are AMAZING!! The files even come with colored images so you can make your cards quickly and easily....with no coloring! The coloring is the fun part for me though! :)

The new challenge at The Paper Shelter Blog this week is:

Make an EASEL CARD!

 

There is a new challenge every week along with an awesome prize up for grabs!! What's the prize?? If you play with a TPS image and win, you get a $30 gift certificate to spend in The Paper Shelter STORE!! If you play in our challenge with a different image, you have a chance of  winning three digis of your choice. You can view all the challenge rules HERE.

 

 I also want to let you know that The Paper Shelter has a special Halloween Sale during the month of October. Head to The Paper Shelter Store HERE to see all the Halloween Sale items!

For my Easel Card today, I used 2 CUTE and AMAZING digi stamps: Bewitched Night and A Great Harvest. I am sooooo in LOVE with these digital stamps!! I printed them on X-Press It Blending Card and colored them with Copics.

 

 Copics:

Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11

Hair: E44, E47, E49

Black: C3, C5, C7, Black

Green: G21, G24, G28

Yellow: Y21, YR23, YR24

Broom: YR21, YR23, YR24, YR27, E42, E43, E44

Cat: E41, E42, E43

 

Copics:

Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11

Hair: YR23, YR24, YR27

Wolf Ears/Hair: E44, E47, E49, R20

Shirt/Pants: G21, G24, G28, C3, C5, C7

Blanket: BG05, BG07, BG09

Pumpkin: YR04, YR07, YR09

Candy: R27, G24, YR07, Y18, BG05, V05, V09, RV55

Here's the full view of my Easel Card. The decorative papers on the top of the card are digi papers from A Great Harvest digi file. I printed the papers twice and cut the strip of houses out and put pop-dots behind it. I added the mice border at the top, behind the houses and on the bottom strip (from Martha Stewart). The dps on the bottom of the easel card are from my stash.

Here's a close-up view of the top of the easel card. The "Trick or Treat" sentiment is from Close To My Heart.

Here's a side view so you can see some of the dimension.

To enter our "Easel Card" Challenge head over to The Paper Shelter Blog and link up your card. You can enter a maximum of 3 times (but if you do link up 3 times, one of them must contain a paper shelter image)!! Be sure to use a new project please....no backlinking. This challenge will run until Tuesday, October 29th.

Have a GREAT rest of the week!

 

Hugs,

Rosie :)

By LORi Designs~Puddle Jumper Witchy Lou with Bag!

Happy Tuesday everyone! I'm back today to share my newest creation as a Design Team Member for By LORi Designs. I used the super-adorable Puddle Jumper Witchy Lou with Bag!! She's printed on X-press It Blending Card and colored with Copics.

 

Copics:

Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11

Hair: E44, E47, E49, YG25, YG67

Purple: V05, V06, V09

Green: YG25, YG67

Black: C3, C5, C7, Black

 

I was inspired to doll up a paper lunch bag after seeing this one by Peggy HERE. I love how she used the doily at the top of her bag with the clothespin. I colored my clothespin with a black sharpie and added bats cut from a Cheery Lynn Die. The dps and sentiment are from Recollections HAUNTED MANOR 12x12 paper pad. I used a Spellbinder Die for the mat behind the sentiment. The ribbon is from Michaels.

 

 I raised PJ Witchy Lou and the sentiment on pop-dots for added dimension.

 Be sure to head over to the By LORi Designs Digi Shop to see the fabulous creations from my fellow DT Sisters and to order your CUTE BLD Stamps!!

 

Have a great week!

Rosie :)

7 Kids College Fund~Happy Holidays with Holiday Anya 3!

Happy Monday everyone! I'm back today to share my latest creation with you for 7 Kids College Fund. Before I get to my card, I just wanted to remind you that you still have a little time to enter our "Anything Goes" challenge on the 7 Kids Challenge Blog. Just be sure to use an image carried in the 7 Kids College Fund STORE to qualify for the gift certificate and top 3. :)

We are also having a Design Team Call HERE!! Be sure to link up so you can have a chance at joining our AWESOME Team! It's really a great bunch of crafty ladies and a very inspiring group!

For my card today I used a new The Greeting Farm stamp called Holiday Anya 3. She's stamped on X-Press It Blending Card with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copics.

Copics:

Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11

Hair: E44, E47, E49

Dress/Boots: R22, R24, R27, R29

Plaid Scarf/Tights: R24, R29, YG25, YG67

Hand Muff: Stardust Stickles

My decorative papers are from Echo Park REFLECTIONS CHRISTMAS 6x6 Paper Pad. The poinsettia was made using Spellbinder Poinsettia Creations Shapeabilities. The pearls are from Melissa Frances Tan/Light Brown Pearls.

Here's a closeup of the poinsettia. After cutting the pieces, I distressed the edges with Walnut Stain Distress Ink. Then I rolled the leaves under for added dimension, and added 3 small pearls to the center.

I hope you enjoyed my card today! Have a great week!

Rosie :)

TGF Farm Fresh Friday~ANYTHING BUT A CARD!

TGI Friday baby!! It's the weekend and it couldn't get here soon enough! This past week was a busy one so I'm ready to unwind and relax! :)

Today starts a new Farm Fresh Friday challenge over at The Greeting Farm. The challenge for the next week is:

ANYTHING BUT A CARD!!

To see some amazing creations from my fellow DT sistas, be sure to head over to The Greeting Farm Blog!! They are AWESOME as always!! 

Today I decided to alter this red, plastic Hills Bros Cappuccino Box and turn it into a purse. I love mixing a couple spoonfuls of this mix into my coffee followed by a couple pours of Italian Sweet Cream Creamer....heavenly I tell ya!! :)

I used one of the cuties from the YOUR WANTED Stamp Set. She's stamped on X-Press It Blending Card with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copics.

Copics:

Skin: E01, E02, E11, E13, E15

Hair: E44, E47, E49

Hat/Boots: E41, E42, E43

Shirt/Heart/Hair Ties: R81, R83, R85

Skirt: R81, R85, BG13

The dps are from Carta Bella GIDDY UP GIRL 6x6 paper pad. The ribbon handle for the purse is from Hobby Lobby. I punched 3 overlapping holes on each side to make a slot big enough to push the ribbon through. It's tied into knots on the inside. The pink trim is from Webster's Pages and is glued onto the sides of the lid. The sentiment is from DoCrafts Wellington Clear 8x8 Stamp Set. The awesome Fence Die is from The Greeting Farm.

Here are some more pictures!

  Here's how to Play:

*You must use a TGF Stamp (rubber, digi, or clear) as your main image.

*Entries must be uploaded via InLinkz on TGF Blog no later than Thursday, October 24th at NOON, CST.

 

*You can add a direct link to your entry from your personal blog, SCS gallery, Flickr or TGF Galleria. (If the InLinkz tool is missing, feel free to link your submission URL in the comments section on TGF Blog). 

*The fabulous prize: A random participant will be selected to win their choice of an in-stock SINGLE RUBBER STAMP or a 4x6 Set!!

Have a great weekend!

Rosie :)