TGF Farm Fresh Friday~~Message Me!

 

 

TGIFriday baby!! It's been a long week and I'm sooooo looking forward to family time this weekend....just quality time with my hubby and my son. I fell behind on some of my commitments since I was sick and have been playing catch up for the past couple of weeks. But this week, I was able to catch up a little so I promised my little guy I'm all his this weekend. I'm sure that means a Nerf war somewhere in there, LOL!

Today also brings a new challenge at The Greeting Farm! This week our theme is:

MESSAGE ME!

(use anything with script)

For my card today, I used Sitting Wonderful again....I just love this stamp!! She's colored with Copics on Neenah Cardstock.

Copics:

Skin: E000, E00, E01, E11

Hair: E44, E47, E49

Blue: B01, B05

Stardust Stickles

My gorgeous dps came from 2 paper pads: Authentique Essentials Collection and Echo Park Everyday Eclectic. I distressed all the edges with Walnut Stain Distress Ink. The sentiment is also from the Sitting Wonderful set. 

 

The pearls are from Close to my Heart. I found the doily at Walmart in the baking section. The ribbon is also from Walmart. I love grosgrain ribbon and surprisingly Walmart had a nice selection to choose from so I stocked up! Y'all know how I love pop-dots, right? I used them behind some of the scalloped circles, behind Anya, and behind the sentiment. :)

 

 

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 The Greeting Farm Blog no later than Thursday, January 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 is not working, please leave your link in the comments section.

* The fabulous prize: A random participant will be selected to win their choice of an in-stock SINGLE RUBBER STAMP OR a 4x6 set! Our prize offering has increased for 2013- we hope you enjoy it!

 

 Have a great weekend my friends!

Hugs,

Rosie :)

TGF Double Take Tuesday~~SKETCH!

 

 

Happy Tuesday everyone! Hope your week started off okay. I'm telling you I'm ready for the sickness in our house to go away!! I just got over being sick and now the little one has come down with something even though I've been trying to disinfect everything. Hopefully tomorrow he's feeling better!!

Today we have an awesome Sketch for you for Double Take Tuesday at The Greeting Farm.

For my card today I used a new release called Sitting Wonderful. She comes with all sorts of goodies including a chair and sentiment. I just used her and the little magazine that's part of the set. :) She's colored with Copics on Neenah Cardstock. I just noticed a piece of white paper stuck to her hair, darn it. It's not on the card, but decided to show up for the photo shoot, LOL!

Copics:

Skin: E000, E00, E01, E11

Hair: E44, E47, E49

Bow/Outfit: R81, R83, R85, YR23, YR20, YR23, Y21

Boots: R81, R83, R85:

Magazine: Same as above/Blue (B000)

I used some gorgeous and fun dps from American Crafts Hip Hip Hooray paper pad. The sentiment stamped on the ribbon is from One Little Dreamer called Happy Ending. The side pink border was made using a Martha Stewart Border punch. I used a 1 7/8" scallop punch from The Paper Studio behind the magazine. The yellow corners are made using La-La Land's Filigree Corner Die.

In the side view you can see I raised Anya and some of the other elements on pop-dots for added dimension.

I love Suzanne's Sketch and can't wait to make more cards using it! Don't forget you can play along with us for a chance at winning a prize!!

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 The Greeting Farm Blog, no later than January 28th, 2013 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 comment section.)

*The fabulous prize: A random participant will be selected to win a digital image of choice from the TGF store.

***But WAIT! Each week, our friends have the opportunity to DOUBLE that prize to either two digis or, you can trade those two digis for a SINGLE rubber stamp of choice, as long as we have 20 or more players each week, so encourage all your friends and family to play along!**

 

Have a great week and see back here on Friday!

Hugs!!

Rosie :)

LLLC Inspiration Monday~~In Stitches!

Happy Monday everyone! Hope you had a lovely weekend! Have you finally had a chance to check out all the FABULOUS new LLLC dies and stamps from CHA?!!  If not, be sure to check out this post:  

CHA NEW RELEASE SHOWCASE 

All the new dies, stamps and shadow boxes are in the LLLC Store! Be sure to check them out because they are amazing and soooooo adorable!!

Today's Monday so we kick off the week with a new La-La Land Crafts Inspiration Challenge. The theme this week is:

IN STITCHES

(use real or faux stitching)

For my card today, I used the super adorable Sweet Friends Marci. I LOVE her!! She's just so sweet and kinda reminds me of ME when I was little, walking around holding either a teddy bear or doll. :)

Copics:
Skin: E000, E00, E01, E11
Hair: E44, E47, E49
Red: R22, R24, R29, R39
Purple: V12, V15, V17
Panda/Boots: C3, C5, C7

 

For my card I used some CUTE dps from Echo Park called Little Girl and I distressed the edges with Black Soot Distress Ink. I love the pinks, purples and blues on the dps. I also used some new La-La Land Crafts Dies:

 Heart Banner & String of Hearts Border

 

For my faux stitching, I just used a black marker and drew some lines on the pink dp. I don't know if you can see it, but the dies also have some faux stitching lines around the outer edges....it's how the die is made. :)

 

The super sweet sentiment is from One Little Dreamer Date Night. I just recently found One Little Dreamer and I LOVE her sentiments!! I had to get a bunch of sets and even got the Scrabble Tile set that I still need to ink up. :) The heart stickers are from K&Company. You can see in the side view that I raised Marci and the top Heart Banner on pop-dots for added dimension. 

 

Now don't forget there will be more inspiration of Stitching on the LLLC Blog on Friday. We also have a Customer Gallery so I hope you play along with us and upload a card.

 

Have a great week and see you back here soon!

Hugs,

Rosie :)

Farm Fresh Friday~~PUNCH IT!

Welcome to another awesome FARM FRESH FRIDAY challenge!

There were lots of great entries from last week's challenge...keep up the great work!! You all are so amazing! Be sure to check out The Greeting Farm Blog to see if you were the winner from the "International Thank You Day" challenge.

 

Today starts a brand new Farm Fresh Friday Challenge! For those that don't know me very well, I am a collector of punches and dies....okay, okay, the correct term is "hoarder", LOL! I don't know what it is, but I just LOVE them! If you saw all the Martha Stewart punches I have, you'd probably have a heart attack...I just can't help myself! 

So, the FFF Challenge for you today is:

PUNCH IT! 

All you have to do is add a punch or die to your card....easy, peasy, right?!

For my card today, I used Awareness Anya. She's colored with Copics and I paper-pieced her skirt. I found out a few months ago that my Uncle has terminal brain cancer so I colored her ribbon gray. Although I don't see or talk to him much, he's been on my mind quite a bit lately. I just wanted to do something for him.

 Copics:
Skin: E000, E00, E01, E11
Hair: E44, E47, E49
Top of dress: YR23, YR21
Ribbon/Boots: C3, C5
I'm not sure if you saw the chart Joni put up on TGF blog a couple of weeks ago from Choose Hope showing the different cancers and coordinating ribbon color so I'm going to post it here.



For my card I used some amazing dps from Authentique 6x6 Essentials Collection. I hardly ever use yellow, but I love it paired with the grey. For the border around Anya, I used one of my Martha Stewart punches called Flourish Lace. The corner die is from La-La Land Crafts and is called Filigree Corner Die. The grey pearls and white grosgrain ribbon are from Close to my Heart. The flowers are a combo from Recollections and The Paper Studio.

You can see in the side view that I raised Awareness Anya on pop-dots.

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 The Greeting Farm Blog no later than Thursday, January 24th at NOON CST. You can add a direct link to your entry from your personal blog, SCS gallery, Flickr or TGF galleria. If InLinks is not working, please leave your link in the comments section.

* The fabulous prize: A random participant will be selected to win their choice of an in-stock SINGLE RUBBER STAMP OR a 4x6 set! Our prize offering has increased for 2013- we hope you enjoy it!

Have a great weekend!! TGIF baby!!

Hugs,

Rosie :)

Designed To Color Challenge-METALLICS!

Did you see there is a new monthly challenge up at Designed to Color! Be sure to head over to the DTC Blog to see who last month's winner is!!

The Challenge this month is:

METALLICS

Our sponsor this month is Dilly Beans Digi Stamps!

 

 

Megan Suarez is the master genius behind these kooky and adorable images.  With skulls that make you awww to mermaids full of flowers, her images are just gorgeous and totally one of a kind!  Great for paper crafting in all aspects!   
 

The winner of this challenge will receive THREE images of their choice from the Dilly Beans shop!

 

For my altered 5x7 wood plaque from Walmart, I used Dilly Beans #335 Girl and Butterflies. I think she's gorgeous and perfect for various mixed media projects! She's colored with Copics, chalk and stickles.

 

Copics:
Skin: E000, E00, E01, E11
Eye: G28, G24, G21, Black, Inksentials White
Lips: R24, R20
Cheek: Chalk
Hair: E44, E47, E49
Butterflies: BG02, BG05, B15, V17, RV13, RV19, Stickles
Background behind hair: Chalk

 

 I found an awesome paper pad called DCWV The Colorful Life Stack. It's based on artwork by Donna Estabrooks and definitely makes creating mixed media pieces less time-consuming and less messy! I painted the 5x7 wood plaque black and then just cut the paper and glued it down....easy peasy!! I also found a roll of Art Impressions Medium Aluminum and decided to try it out. I used my LLLC Filigree Corner Die and LLLC Butterflies Set 1. The dies didn't cut through the aluminum. Instead, it embossed it so I then cut around the outside. I'm sure if I used a shim or did several passes it probably would have cut through it. But I liked the embossed effect. :)

You can see my full list of supplies at the DTC Blog!

You have until February 14th to link up your "Metallics" card/projects. And, yes, you can link up more than once!! Make sure you have a colored image on your project and you follow the Metallics theme. Also please add a direct link to your project to be eligible.

See you back here Friday!

Hugs,

Rosie :)

Inspiration Monday-No Flowers!

If you are looking for my TGF Hair Coloring Tutorial, click HERE or scroll down. :)

I'm already back with another post and this times it's for La-La Land Crafts Inspiration Monday.

Our theme for this week is:

No FLOWERS!!

Man, was this a hard one for me!! I love to add flowers to my cards!! So today, I kept it pretty clean and simple, which I kinda like! :)

Before I get to my card, don't forget all the dies and stamps from CHA are now in the LLLC Store and available for order immediately!!

I used a newly released stamp from the Valentine's Release called Saxophone Luka! Isn't he the cutest thing ever!! I colored him with Copics on Neenah Cardstock.

Copics:

Skin: E000, E00, E01, E11

Hair: E44, E47, E49

Hearts/Shirt: R24, R27, R29, R89

Vest/Pants/Shoes: N2, N4, N6, N8

Saxophone: YR21, YR23, YR24, Y28

I also used some new LLLC Dies on my card. 

They are Heart Banner Die and Fancy Bracket Die.

The light cream dp came from my stash. The red/white polka dot paper came from MelzStamps HERE. The sentiment is a new one for me from One Little Dreamer Happy Ending. I raised Luka and the banner on pop-dots for added dimension.

Hugs!

Rosie :)

Hair Coloring Tutorial at The Greeting Farm!!

Hi friends!! As many of you know, the CHA (Craft and Hobby Association) Convention started on Saturday in Anaheim, California and of course, The Greeting Farm is there to showcase all the new stuff coming out soon!! If you've been following the Facebook page then you've seen some of the pics from CHA, but just in case you missed it, here are a couple!

And here's Jessica and Peggy!!

We are doing something different on Monday's for the month of January at The Greeting Farm so I hope you come back each Monday to see what's in store for ya!!

  Today at The Greeting Farm, I got to share my first ever tutorial.....on hair coloring!! I get asked quite a lot about how I color hair so I thought I'd finally get brave and share my technique with you.

Today, I worked with one of the new releases called Awareness Anya. For my brunette colors I almost always use E49, E47, and E44. For the full step-by-step tutorial, please check it out HERE!! I hope it helps and inspires you!!

 Have a great Monday!!

Hugs,

Rosie :)

La-La Land Crafts CHA SHOWCASE!!

Happy Friday everyone!! Hope everyone is doing okay and staying well! I, on the other hand, have been sick as a dog!! I went to the doc on Wednesday because I couldn't even get out of bed on Tuesday. I thought for sure I had the flu, but the test came back negative. Doc still gave me some antibiotics because my symptoms were so bad. The aches have gone away a little, but the extreme tiredness, sinus issues, and congestion are still lingering!! UGH!

If you are in the crafting world, then you know that Saturday, Jan. 12th launches the first day of the CHA (Craft & Hobby Association) Convention in Anaheim, California!!  It's give companies an opportunity to showcase their latest and greatest products to the world!! It's always fun to walk the floors and see all the demos and even snag some of the goodies ahead of time!! Unfortunately, I'm not at CHA this year. :(  But, if you are one of the lucky ones who gets to attend, then stop by Booth 2473 and say hi to La-La Land Crafts! :)

Today at La-La Land Crafts, there is a lot to showcase!! You can see all the new CHA images and dies on the LLLC Blog!!

Here's a summary of the new releases! These stamps and dies are already available for ordering in the LLLC Store!!

For my cards today I got to work with Irish Marci and Luka with Crayons....both are super adorable!! I also get to showcase some new LLLC dies for you....AMAZING as always!!

First up is IRISH MARCI!

Copics:
Skin: E000, E00, E01, E11
Lips: R22
Hair: E44, E47, E49
Hat/Dress: G21, G24, G28
Clover: G28, G46
Apron/Shoes: Black, N8, N6, Inkssentials White

DIES:

Scallop Border

Lily of the Valley Flourish

Filigree Corner Die

Next up is LUKA WITH CRAYONS!

 Copics:
Skin: E000, E00, E01, E11
Hair: E44, E47, E49
Shirt: R24, R27, R29, R89
Shorts: B91, B93, B95
Crayons: YG25, YG67, B18, B24, R24, R29, YR04, YR07

 DIES:

Grass Border

Fancy Brackets

CUTE, right?!!!! If you want to see all the stamps and dies be sure to head over to the La-La Land Crafts Blog to be blown away by the amazing samples from our very talented Design Team. You won't be disappointed!! Don't forget to head to the LLLC STORE and snatch these babies up too before they sell out!!

As you read this, I'm probably already in bed with some Nyquil in my system. This bugger is a bad one!! Hopefully I start feeling some relief soon. Have a great week and see you back here soon!

Hugs,

Rosie :)

Double Take Tuesday with The Greeting Farm--A SKETCH!!

Happy Tuesday everyone!! I'm finally back from vacation (visiting my mom in WA State). We went for 2 whole weeks and it was awesome! Unfortunately though, I caught some nasty cold bug so I've been sick all day yesterday! I'm praying and hoping it's not the flu....UGH!!

Well, if you didn't see the announcement on The Greeting Farm Blog last week, I'm part of the new Showcase Design Team, WOOT, WOOT!! I'm so excited to be working alongside some amazing and talented women!! If you didn't see the post, you can click HERE to see the entire Showcase DT. :)

I'm here today with my first card of 2013 for:

The challenge this week is a sketch by the amazing and talented Jessica Diedrich!

For my card today, I used the newly released and super-adorable LOVEY BEAN. Isn't she just the cutest thang ever!!!! :) I colored her with Copics on Neenah Cardstock.

 Copics:

Skin: E000, E00, E01, E11

Hair: E44, E47, E49

Pink: RV11, RV19, RV55, RV69

Flower on the side: RV19, RV55, G14

 The gorgeous dps came from a new paper pad I found at Target from American Crafts called Dear Lizzy Neapolitan. The jar and polka dot rectangle behind Lovey Bean also came from the same paper pad......totally CUTE dps!! My cardstock is from Core-dinations.

The ribbon came from Michaels and the flowers are from various places. I raised Lovey Bean on pop-dots for added dimension.

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 The Greeting Farm Blog HERE no later than Monday, January 14th, 2013 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 a comment.)

* The fabulous prize: A random participant will be selected to win a digital image of choice from the TGF store. 

***But, WAIT! Each week, our friends have the opportunity to DOUBLE that prize to either two digis or, you can trade those two digis for a SINGLE rubber stamp of choice, as long as we have 20 or more players each week, so encourage all your friends and family to play along!***

Challenges Entered:
The Inky Chicks--Anything Goes
 
Can't wait to see what you all make!!

Have a great week and see you back here soon!

Hugs!!

Rosie :)

New Yumi & Fumi Challenge for 2013!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of you amazing folks!!

The DT is officially back today at the Yumi and Fumi Handmade Crafts Blog with some awesome inspiration!! If you entered the December Month-Long Challenge, you'll definitely want to head over to the blog to see if you are the GRAND PRIZE WINNER!!

Thank you to all of you who participated!! We enjoyed seeing your awesome creations!! Congrats to the winners too!! :)

Today, we have another MONTH long challenge for you to give you some time to get adjusted after the holidays!! The prize winner will receive 2 Yumi and Fumi stamps, WOOT, WOOT!! You have until February 2nd to link up your card. :)

Remember you don't have to use a Yumi and Fumi image to participate. You can use any image from La-La Land Crafts, Sister Stamps and The Greeting Farm!! I'm sure you have at least one of those to work with. :) You can see all of the Challenge Rules HERE to make sure you qualify. 

The challenge this time around is this AWESOME Photo Inspiration....isn't it sooooo CUTE!!

 

I'll be back later today with my card! I just got back from visiting my mom is WA State for the holidays and still trying to get adjusted on top of being a little sick! 

Have a great week and see you back here soon!! I have some more exciting news to share!! If you can't wait you can read the details HERE....sooooo HAPPY!! :)

Love ya!

Rosie :) :) :)

La-La Land Crafts Valentine's Day RELEASE!!

Happy Monday everyone!! If you've been following the La-La Land Crafts Facebook page then you've see some of the sneak peaks of the AWESOME Valentine's Day Release! Well, the wait is over!! These CUTE and ADORABLE new stamps and dies are NOW available for purchase in the La-La Land Crafts STORE!!

IMAGES: Heart Key Marci, Best Friends Luka, Sweet Friends Marci and Saxophone Luka

DIES: Heart Banner Die, Heart Border Die, and Heart Treble Clef Die

This release is one of the cutest ever!! And I think you'll agree that the DT on the La-La Land Crafts Blog totally knocked it out of the park today! Grab your coffee or tea and click HERE to see all the samples made by the LLLC DT!!

For my card today I used the super ADORABLE Best Friends Luka!

Copics:
Skin: E000, E00, E02, E11
Hair: E44, E47, E49
Jacket/Shoes/Dog Collar: R24, R27, R29, R89, C3, C5
Shirt: C3, C5
Jeans: B91, B93, B95
Tuffy the Dog: E51, E53, E55, E35, N8, R20

I used a couple of the NEW dies on this card too!

Heart Banner Die and Heart Border Die

For my papers I used some AMAZING freebies from MelStampz! Her FREE papers are soooooo beautiful and versatile!! I also love that she offers them in various sizes. :) I raised the Heart Banner and Best Friends Luka on pop-dots for added dimension. The sentiment is part of the Best Friends Luka set.

Now don't forget to head on over to the STORE to snatch up your new stamps and dies! I think you'll agree that they can be used for more than just Valentine's Day....they are sooooo versatile!!

Have a great week!! I'm taking a little break until after the holidays so I'll see you back here in the NEW YEAR!! Have a great Christmas and New Year's Day!!

Love ya,

Rosie :)

Designed to Color December Challenge-SKETCH!!

Happy Sunday everyone!  This weekend was an eventful one for me. My birthday was on Friday, Dec. 14th.....the big 40!! Hard to believe.....probably because I've been 28 for soooooo long, haha! I guess I better move that number up to maybe....34?! So many friend took time out to make me a card, send me a card, send me flowers or a gift, and leave me love on my FB page. I just want to say a HUGE thank you to all of you for leaving me well-wishes with everything that's going on!! You all are truly special!!

Friday was such a horrific day for many in Connecticut and the entire nation! I can't even image the hurt and pain those families are going through right now. I have a 6 year old son and he is the light of my life! I spent a lot of the weekend hugging and loving on him. Just breaks my heart to know that so many are not able to do that anymore. It was a senseless tragedy. I send all those affected lots of prayers for strength, comfort, and healing.

Yesterday, started our new month-long challenge at Designed to Color. This challenge is a sketch challenge....I love sketches to get the ol' mojo going! Make a card/project using this sketch and link it up HERE.  Don't forget to include a colored image!

And what is a challenge with out a little incentive?  The fabulous folks over at Spectrum Noir have an equally fab prize pack to give away to one of you lovely players. Awesome, right?!?!

 

 

For my card today, I used this super cute image from La-La Land Crafts called Christmas Elf Luka. Perfect for Christmas! :)

 

Copics & Stardust Stickles
Skin: E000, E00, E01, E11
Hair: E44, E47, E49

Clothing:
Red: R24, R27, R29
Green: G14, G24, G28
Gold: YR23
Shoes: C3, C5, C7, YR23
Presents: R22, R27, R29, YG06, YG03, V15, V17, BG02, 

BG05, RV19, RV34, C3, C5, Stardust Stickles, Silver Stickles

Here's the full card. See the presents stacked on the left? That was actually an ornament in the Christmas section at Walmart. It had a clip at the bottom and the presents hung off of wires extending from the clip. I cut them off the wires and then cut the styrofoam presents in half so they didn't stick out so far from the card. 

Supplies: Glitter Present Ornament from Walmart (taken apart and presents cut in half), Core-dinations Cardstock, K&Company dps, Recollection Pop-dots
Sentiment: Sticker from Me & My Big Ideas

 

 You have the entire month of December to play along with us!! Don't forget to follow the sketch, add a colored image and link up at the Designed to Color blog for a chance at that AMAZING prize!!

Sending you all love and hugs!

Rosie :)