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

Conie Fong: BEE WITH HEART

Happy Monday friends! I'm back today with a card using one of my favorite Conie Fong's digital stamps called BEE WITH HEART. I think this bee is just the sweetest, and can be used for so many different occasions. 

I printed the image on Copic Xpress It Blending Card, and colored it with Copic Markers. 

Copics:
Yellow: Y11, Y21, YR21, YR23
Black: C5, C7, C8, Black
Pink: R81, R83, R85
Wings: BG000, BG10 

I inked up the circle edges with some Distress Oxide Ink. The black scallop circle border, tag die, and sentiment are all from Jaded Blossom. 

The cute patterned paper is from Doodlebug Design Bee Happy 6x8 Paper Pad. I raised the sentiment on foam tape for extra dimension.

I hope you grab some images from Conie Fong and share your creations in the Conie Fong Art and Design Facebook Group. Conie also created a YouTube Channel called DRAW WITH CONIE to walk you step-by-step on how to draw various images. If you happen to give drawing a try, we would love for you to join the Draw With Conie Facebook Group so we can Ooooh and Aaaaah over your work!

Hugs,
Rosie

Jaded Blossom: HOME IS WHERE YOUR HONEY BEE

Happy Friday everyone! I'm back today with a card featuring these fabulous bees. I love that Jaded Blossom has been introducing die-cut animals in their product line. The bees from Gnome Friends: Honey Bee Die are so much fun to put together, not to mention they are ADORABLE! 

The sentiment and paper are from two different paper pads in my stash. I raised the bees on foam tape for extra dimension.

Remember, we have a current "MAKE A BACKGROUND" Challenge until July 5th for a chance to win a free stamp set! You don't have to have a blog to play along. You can load your card to the Jaded Blossom's Garden of Creativity Facebook Group and then add your link from Facebook. There are instructions HERE to help you!

Have a great weekend!

Rosie

Jaded Blossom May 2025 New Release BLOG HOP!

Happy Thursday Friends! It's time for the Jaded Blossom May 2025 New Release Blog Hop! All new items are NOW available for purchase! Click HERE to shop. I'm first on the hop list so if you came here from the Jaded Blossom Blog, you're in the right place. Next up is Stacey. I have the complete line up at the bottom of this post.

Today, I used the Crate Die and Build A Booth Die to create this little gift set that holds 2 mini jars of flavored honey. I used the Honeycomb Stencil FREEBIE on the booth panels before stamping the sentiments from the Bee Kind Stamp Set. I thought it would be fun to add one of the large bees from Gnome Friends: Honey Bee Die to the top of the booth. The bee's adorable face was created using Bee Faces Stamp Set.

To create the girl beekeeper, I started with the Gnome Dies: Girl Face Add Ons. Her cute facial features were created by combining two stamps from Gingerbread Faces Stamp Set. Her arms are from Gnome Dies: Medical Add Ons. Her outfit and hat are from the new Gnome Dies: Beekeeper Add On. The little bee design on her jumper is a Doodlebug Design Shape Sprinkle.

I added a little honey pot and small bee from Gnome Dies: Beekeeper Add On to the booth to finish it off.

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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 $139.99

Regular Price for the Release Package is $153.99

FREEBIE OFFER: Honeycomb 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 Thursday thru Friday Only, while supplies last

BLOG CANDY

1 Lucky Winner will get to pick a stamp set of their choice!

Just leave a comment on all the blogs along the hop!

The more blogs you comment on the more chances you have to win!

Now on to the HOP....

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

Rosemary

Stacey

Jamie

Cindy

Lee-Ann
Cynthia

Jaded Blossom May 2025 Release: SNEAK PEEK DAY 3

Happy Wednesday Friends! We are on Day 3 of Sneak Peeks for the Jaded Blossom May 2025 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.

This release is all about BEES! Today we are featuring Gnome Dies: Beekeeper Add Ons and Spring Embellishment Cluster Dies. The FREEBIE with purchase this month is the Honeycomb Stencil (shown below).

To create the girl beekeeper, I started with the Gnome Dies: Girl Face Add Ons and the new Gnome Dies: Beekeeper Add Ons. I added vellum to the beekeeper hat so her face would show through. Her cute facial features were created using two stamps from Gingerbread Faces Stamp Set. Her arms are from Gnome Dies: Medical Add Ons. The flowers were created using the new Spring Embellishment Cluster Dies. 

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We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $139.99

May 2025 Release will include:

5 - New Dies 2 - 4 x 6 Stamp Set1 - New 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. Must also purchase at least one item from the new release*

Regular price for the release package is $153.99

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Today we are revealing 2 New Dies, and our FREEBIE OFFER.

Gnome Dies Beekeeper Add Ons $26.99

Spring Embellishment Cluster $13.99

May Freebie Offer

Jaded Blossom May 2025 Release: SNEAK PEEK DAY 2

Happy Tuesday Friends! We are on Day 2 of Sneak Peeks for the Jaded Blossom May 2025 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.

This release is all about BEES! Today we are featuring Tree Swing Die and the Street Lamp Die: Spring Add Ons. I had to incorporate a swinging bee, haha! He's having the time of his life!

I added the cloud background onto the the white card base using a stencil and Broken China Distress Oxide Ink. The small, hot pink flower centers, purple flowers on the grass, and tiny green leaves are from the Street Lamp Die: Spring Add Ons. The grassy knoll was created using Mushroom Dies. I raised the tree swing and bee on foam tape.

 

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We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $139.99

May 2025 Release will include:

5 - New Dies 2 - 4 x 6 Stamp Set1 - New 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. Must also purchase at least one item from the new release*

Regular price for the release package is $153.99

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Today we are revealing 2 New Dies.

Tree Swing Die $25.99

Street Lamp Spring Add Ons $16.99 

Jaded Blossom May 2025 Release: SNEAK PEEK DAY 1

Happy Monday Friends! We are on Day 1 of Sneak Peeks for the Jaded Blossom May 2025 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.

This release is all about BEES! Today we are featuring Gnome Friends: Honey Bee Die, Bee Faces Stamp Set, Bee Kind Stamp Set, and Bee Kind Outline Dies. I am loving the theme this month! These bees are the cutest!

The Gnome Friends: Honey Bee Die makes 3 different bees. I used the two side bees for this friendship card. I added the cloud background onto the the white card base using a stencil and Broken China Distress Oxide Ink. The flower is from an Echo Park paper pad. I fussy cut it out and glued it directly to the card. Then I raised the bees and sentiment on foam tape.

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We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $139.99

May 2025 Release will include:

5 - New Dies 2 - 4 x 6 Stamp Set1 - New 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. Must also purchase at least one item from the new release*

Regular price for the release package is $153.99

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Today we are revealing 1 New Die, 2 New Stamps, and 1 New Outline Die.

Gnome Friends: Honey Bee Die $27.99

Bee Faces $8.99

Bee Kind $15.99

Bee Kind Outline Dies $16.99

The Greeting Farm April 2025 Stamp Feature Day 3: BEE HAPPY

Happy Friday friends! We are on our last day of Stamp Features for the April 2025 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 Greeting Farm Blog this week showcasing the new release. Don't forget, TGF is having a short Blog Hop until April 18th (noon CST), and 1 lucky person will win a $50 Gift Certificate to The Greeting Farm Store!

Today's set called BEE HAPPY features the cutest, chubbiest bees buzzing by to wish you happiness! Aren't they sweet as honey?! This set comes with 4 bees, 3 sentiments and multiple floral images.

I did some masking along the bottom so I could add all the flowers. The bees are raised on foam tape for extra dimension.

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.

Hugs,
Rosie

I Am Roses April 2025 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:

Below (10) Participants = (3) WINNERS 

(10) Participants = (4) WINNERS 

(15+) Participants = (5) WINNERS 

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

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Today, I'm sharing a card using beautiful paper and a sentiment panel from Echo Park's BEE HAPPY 6x6 Paper Pad. I love the paper is this pad! If you've followed me for a while, then you know I don't usually create with yellow. But how could I resist, when it comes to a bee theme!

 

 

Those cute, chubby bees around the sentiment are from The Greeting Farm's Bee Happy Stamp Set. I raised the bees on foam tape for extra dimension. To finish off my card, I added gorgeous I Am Roses flowers. 

 

 

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Here is the current prize structure!!

Below (10) Participants = (3) WINNERS 

(10) Participants = (4) WINNERS 

(15+) Participants = (5) WINNERS 

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 2025 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
• Five winners will be 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 alongside the next NEW monthly challenge on the 15th
  
  
  Prize Requirements:

  
  

  Below (10) Participants = (3) WINNERS 

  (10) Participants = (4) WINNERS 

  (15+) Participants = (5) WINNERS 

  
  
  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

Conie Fong: DAISY BEE

Happy Sunday friends! Today's card features an adorable illustration from Conie Fong called DAISY BEE. I'm on a bee kick, and Conie has some of the sweetest bees in the world in her shop! I wish I could be like this bee, chilling and relaxing on a flower, with no care in the world! 

The scene is printed on Xpress It Blending Card, and colored with Copic Markers. I used a cloud stencil and Broken China Distress Oxide Ink to make the sky background.

I hope you grab some images from Conie Fong and share your creations in the Conie Fong Art and Design Facebook Group. Conie also created a separate group to share your drawings from her YouTube Channel called DRAW WITH CONIE if you happen to give drawing a try. Head over and join the Draw With Conie Facebook Group to share your drawings. We would love to Ooooh and Aaaaah over your work!

Hugs,

Rosie

Conie Fong: BAILEY AND BEE

Happy Thursday friends! Have you checked out Conie Fong's FREE drawing videos on her YouTube Channel called DRAW WITH CONIE? Conie walks you step-by-step on how to draw simple images. If you have ever been interested in drawing or need an activity to keep the kids entertained, then head over and Subscribe! She is also loading these images into her ConieFongArt Etsy Store so you can purchase the digital line art to color if you don't want to draw them.

Today's card features one of my favorite illustrations from Conie Fong called BAILEY AND BEE. I think it's so sweet combining the bear and bee together. I wanted the image to be the focal point so I printed it A2 size.

The scene is printed on Xpress It Blending Card, and colored with Copic Markers. I used a cloud stencil and Broken China Distress Oxide Ink to make the clouds. To add the sentiment inside the heart, I used MS Word.

I hope you grab some images from Conie Fong and share your creations in the Conie Fong Art and Design Facebook Group. Conie also created a separate group to share your drawings if you give them a try. Head over and join the Draw With Conie Facebook Group to share your drawings. We would love to Ooooh and Aaaaah over your work!

Hugs,

Rosie