…Farm Fresh Color Challenge

Happy Friday, everyone!  It’s time for another Farm Fresh Friday Challenge over at The Greeting Farm Blog, and this week we have a…COLOR CHALLENGE (Turquoise, Black, and 1 other color).  I used an older image, “Oh, Boy Ian” to create my card.  I stamped him in Black Ink, then colored him with Copic Sketch Markers.  I paired the finished image with some patterned papers from a couple of retired paper pads from Stampin’ Up, and added some stitching to the large plaid panel.  I added some Paper Piercing to the edges of the focal panel, then attached the image to it using Dimensionals.  I stamped the sentiment from the “Anya Says” set in Black Ink onto Red Cardstock, then layered it with Turquoise and Black Cardstock.  After adding some Silver Nail Heads and several more Dimensionals the card was complete!

Now let's see what the other Farmers have up their sleeves for today's challenge:

• Jessica Diedrich
• Tanya Tahir
• Sari Hanninen
• Tammy Maxvill
• Buttercup (TGF January Guest Designer)

That's it for now! Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to head over to the TGF Blog for the official challenge rules and to play along with us!  THIS WEEK’S WINNER WILL RECEIVE THE “OA-LITTLE DREAMER” SET!  I'll see you back here some time next week!  Until then…

…Farm Fresh Sketch By Me

Don’t Forget To Check Out My Stamp Sale HERE…Prices Have Been Reduced AGAIN!

Happy Friday, everyone!  It’s time for another Farm Fresh Friday Challenge over at The Greeting Farm Blog, and this week we have a…SKETCH CHALLENGE BY ME.  I used the Amelia image from the “OA-Little Dreamer” set to create my card.  I stamped her in Black Ink, then colored the sweetheart with Copic Sketch Markers.  I added some sparkle to the wings on her backpack using a Sakura Glaze Pen, then paired the finished image with some patterned papers from the Modern Homemaker paper pad from October Afternoon.  I collage-stamped the star from the set onto the pink polka-dotted patterned paper panel, then Paper Pierced the edges as well.  I stitched the horizontal cardstock strips onto the pink panel, then stamped the sentiment in Black Ink in the lower left-hand corner of the same panel.  I cut out the focal panel using a Nesties Die, then added an acrylic heart and punched flower/brad combo to the panel.  After adding some Silver Pearls and several Dimensionals the card was complete!

Now let's see what the other Farmers have up their sleeves for today's challenge:

• Jessica Diedrich
• Tanya Tahir
• Sari Hanninen
• Tammy Maxvill
• Buttercup (TGF January Guest Designer)

That's it for now! Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to head over to the TGF Blog for the official challenge rules and to play along with us!  THIS WEEK’S WINNER WILL RECEIVE THE “NAUGHTY OR NICE” SET!  I'll see you back here some time next week!  Until then…

…I Do

Hey there, everyone!  I’m back today with not only another Release Preview from The Greeting Farm, but my card is also for this week’s Farm Fresh Friday Challenge…Wedding Theme!  I’m so excited that our next release is coming up tomorrow, and I know you’re just dying to see another soon-to-be-released image…so let’s get started!

Introducing “I Do”

I stamped the sweet bride image from this new set in Black Ink, colored her with Copic Sketch Markers, then cut her out.  I paired the image with some patterned papers from BasicGrey’s Curio paper pad.  I pierced around the edges of the large patterned paper panel, then added a border punched panel along the bottom of the larger panel.  I randomly stamped one of the sentiments (“I do”) all over this panel in Rich Cocoa Ink.  After adding some Ribbon, Red Pearls, Glitter, and tons of Dimensionals the card was complete.  Isn’t she just breathtaking???

Now let’s see what the other Farmers and Club Anya team have created with this cutie beauty today:

• Jessica Diedrich
• Tanya Tahir
• Emma Eads
• Sari Hanninen
• Tammy Maxvill
• Buttercup (TGF January Guest Designer)
• Jen Shults
• Kristy Young
• Anna Maria Nilsson
• Amber Hight
• Barbara Sproat (CA&F January Guest Designer)

That’s it for me today!  Be sure to head over to the TGF Blog for complete details.  The winner of this week’s challenge will receive this new set as a prize!  Thanks for stopping by, and I’ll see you back here tomorrow for TGF Release Day and CA&F Sketch Challenge!  Until then…

…Warm & Toasty

Happy Friday, everyone!  It’s time for another Farm Fresh Friday Challenge over at The Greeting Farm Blog, and this week we have a…SNOWFLAKE CHALLENGE.  We were to create a card that incorporates snowflakes.  I used the Oliver image from the “OA-Fuzzy Wuzzy” set to create my card.  I stamped him in Black Ink, then colored him with Copic Sketch Markers.  I paired the finished image with some patterned papers from the Fine and Dandy True Blue paper pad from My Mind’s Eye.  I stitched the striped panel directly to the Turquoise Cardstock base, then added some paper piercing using a Mat Pack and Paper Piercer to edges of the tangerine panel.  I created a snowflake with my Big Shot and the Spellbinders’ Create a Flake One, then added some Turquoise Ink, Glitter, and a Button with Silver Cording.  After adding some Silver Nail Heads and several Dimensionals the card was complete!

Now let's see what the other Farmers and Critter Crew have up their sleeves for today's challenge:

• Jessica Diedrich
• Melyssa Connolly
• Randi Wall
• Tammy Maxvill
• Naoual du Mortier (December Guest Designer for TGF)

(Critter Crew)

• Shaela Odd
• Jacquie Nordaune
• Jennifer Royal
• Sammi Betbeder
• Kristine Reynolds
• Tangii Crain
• Margie Cortina

That's it for now! Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to head over to the TGF Blog for the official challenge rules and to play along with us!  THIS WEEK’S WINNER WILL RECEIVE “OA-FUZZY WUZZY”!  I'll see you back here in a few with another Verve December Release Sneak Peek!  Until then…

…Farm Fresh Sketchy Preview

Happy Friday, everyone!  It’s time for another Farm Fresh Friday Challenge over at The Greeting Farm Blog, and this week we have a…SKETCH CHALLENGE BY ME!!!  I used one of the new images called “Tank” (that will be released on December 1st) to create my card.  I stamped him in Black Ink, then colored him with Copic Sketch Markers.  I paired the finished image with some patterned papers from BasicGrey’s Marjolaine paper pad.  I cut out the focal panel using a Nesties Die, then added some stitching around the large argyle panel.  I added some paper piercing using a Mat Pack and Paper Piercer around the large kiwi panel, then added some patterned paper behind a Clear Button to create a coordinating button.  I added a sentiment flag to the button, then finished off the card with some Silver Nail Heads and tons of Dimensionals.  How do you like that green hair?  LOL!

Now let's see what the other Farmers and Critter Crew have up their sleeves for today's challenge:

• Jessica Diedrich
• Melyssa Connolly
• Randi Wall
• Tammy Maxvill
• Naoual du Mortier (December Guest DT for TGF)

(Critter Crew)

• Shaela Odd
• Jacquie Nordaune
• Jennifer Royal
• Sammi Betbeder
• Kristine Reynolds
• Linda Muhr
• Tangii Crain
• Margie Cortina

CA&F:

• Anna Maria Nilsson
• Jen Shults
• Kristy Young
• Sheri Gilson (December Guest DT for CA&F)

That's it for now! Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to head over to the TGF Blog for the official challenge rules and to play along with us!  I'll see you back here tomorrow with another TGF Preview and an Announcement!  Until then…

…Farm Fresh Sparkly Birthday

Happy Friday, everyone!  It’s time for another Farm Fresh Friday Challenge over at The Greeting Farm Blog, and this week we have a…SPARKLY BIRTHDAY CHALLENGE.  We were to create a birthday card that incorporates some sort of “sparkle”.  I used one of the older images called “Princess Anya” to create my card.  I stamped her in Black Ink, then colored her with Copic Sketch Markers )I also created a little hill for her to stand on with the Copics).  I paired the finished image with some patterned papers from SU’s retired Murfield Designer Series Paper pack.  I dry embossed the plaid background panel using the Cuttlebug Bloom Dots Embossing Folder, then added some Pacific Point Ribbon around the card.  I added some paper piercing using a Mat Pack and Paper Piercer to the top and bottom edges of the large background panel before incorporated some sparkle by adding Crystal Stickles to her crown and wand.  In addition to the sparkly wand and crown, I also added some Rhinestones to two corners for balance, and stitched on a sentiment flag.  After adding tons of Dimensionals the card was complete!

Now let's see what the other Farmers and Critter Crew have up their sleeves for today's challenge:

• Jessica Diedrich
• Melyssa Connolly
• Randi Wall
• Tammy Maxvill
• Emma Eads (November Guest Designer for TGF)

(Critter Crew)

• Shaela Odd
• Jacquie Nordaune
• Jennifer Royal
• Sammi Betbeder
• Kristine Reynolds
• Linda Muhr
• Tangii Crain
• Margie Cortina

That's it for now! Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to head over to the TGF Blog for the official challenge rules and to play along with us!  THIS WEEK’S WINNER WILL RECEIVE “SWEET ANYA”!  I'll see you back here Sunday with another installment of Mercy’s Magnificent Musings, and I’ll also be announcing the winner of the random drawing!  Until then…

…Farm Fresh Digi-Style

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Happy Friday, everyone!  It’s time for another Farm Fresh Friday Challenge over at The Greeting Farm Blog, and this week we have a SCRAPBOOK SKETCH CHALLENGE By Melyssa.  I’m not a huge fan of paper scrapbooking, but I absolutely LOVE digital scrapbooking.  So I begged Jessica to let me make some digital layouts using the TGF digital images to show how versatile they can be.  It is easy as pie to create simple outlined images, but it is also a cinch to color the images in Photoshop (I opted to leave mine outlines in this instance).  ***I will have a tutorial soon on how to create custom digital images.

I used “WS-Jeremy” and “WS-Odette” on this page beside the title.    I paired the photo of my son and his best friend with digi patterned papers from the Sweet Shoppe Design’s Day One SB Kit by Lauren Grier (the black frame around their names was also from this kit).  The torn spiral edges and scalloped strip were created using the Sweet Shoppe Designs’ Punchy Edges Kit by Julie Billingsley, and the stitching was from the Bad Sewing Machine I Kit by Traci Reed.  The star embellishments, folded paper medallion, and splattered Kraft paper were all from the Wondrous Kit by Julie Billingsley.  VIOLA…a digital scrapbook page using Melyssa’s sketch! :)

Now let's see what the other Farmers and Critter Crew have up their sleeves for today's challenge:

• Jessica Diedrich
• Melyssa Connolly
• Randi Wall
• Tammy Maxvill
• Emma Eads (November Guest Designer for TGF)

(Critter Crew)

• Shaela Odd
• Jacquie Nordaune
• Jennifer Royal
• Sammi Betbeder
• Kristine Reynolds
• Linda Muhr
• Tangii Crain
• Margie Cortina

That's it for now! Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to head over to the TGF Blog for the official challenge rules and to play along with us!  THIS WEEK’S WINNER WILL RECEIVE THE “I {HEART} SWEATERS” SET!  I'll see you back here tomorrow with an SCRS Release Day Post!  Until then…

…Farm Fresh Just For You

Happy Friday, everyone!  It’s time for another Farm Fresh Friday Challenge over at The Greeting Farm Blog, and this week we have a special challenge…USE HEMP, FLOSS, OR RAFFIA.  I used one of the older Twinkle Tots images called “Madelynn” to create my card.  I stamped her in Black Ink, then colored her with Copic Sketch Markers.  I paired the finished image with some patterned papers from SU’s Ski Slope Designer Series Paper pack.  I added some hemp to the snowflake/button embellishment, and dry embossed the crooked blue panel.  After adding some Stitching, Silver Brads, a Punched Border, and  tons of Dimensionals the card was complete!

Now let's see what the other Farmers and Critter Crew have up their sleeves for today's challenge:

• Jessica Diedrich
• Melyssa Connolly
• Randi Wall
• Tammy Maxvill
• Emma Eads (November Guest Designer for TGF)

(Critter Crew)

• Shaela Odd
• Jacquie Nordaune
• Jennifer Royal
• Sammi Betbeder
• Kristine Reynolds
• Linda Muhr
• Tangii Crain
• Margie Cortina

That's it for now! Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to head over to the TGF Blog for the official challenge rules and to play along with us!  THIS WEEK’S WINNER WILL RECEIVE “BEANIE ANYA”!  I'll see you back here in a few with the Claudia & Company  Winter Blog Hop!  Until then…

…A Cheeky Christmas

Greetings, Farm Friends!

We hope you've enjoyed our preview week so far, with the adorable Beanie Anya just waiting to be released along with those CUTE new Critters you met yesterday!

Today we have a VERY Cheeky FFF and Color Challenge...a surprise that's been hard to keep to ourselves!

INTRODUCING:  “CHEEKY XMAS”!

This sassy Santa will be available for purchase (along with the other releases so far) on November 1st at The Greeting Farm, and we are THRILLED to add her to our TGF collection of Cheeky releases!  Santa, baby, this one's for you!

Today for Farm Fresh Friday, we have a color challenge:

Be sure to stop by the TGF Blog and start there, where you'll find that our wonderful TEAM ANYA playing right alongside of us today!

Is there a prize, you ask?  Well, yes, as a matter of fact...there are TWO!   ONE lucky commenter who visits the DT blogs and leaves a comment on today's post (on the TGF Blog) will be entered to WIN a Cheeky Xmas set, and we'll announce the winner tomorrow on the CA&F blog during our Saturday Sketch Challenge!  The OTHER Cheeky Xmas set is UP FOR GRABS as this week's FFF prize, so be sure to play along! 

That’s it for now!  Don't forget to join in on the fun when our DT Blog Hop goes LIVE on release day, beginning Monday at 12:01 am CST!  I’ll see you back here in a few with another Verve Winter Release Sneak Peek/Blog Hop!  Until then…

…Enveloping Hello

 

Happy Friday, everyone!  It’s time for another Farm Fresh Friday Challenge over at The Greeting Farm Blog, and this week we have an ENVELOPE CHALLENGE.  We were to create a card using some sort of envelope,and this is what I came up with.  I used one of the new Miss Anya images from the “Miss Anya Lounge” set to create my card along with a 3-5/8” X 6-1/2” envelope.  I stamped Miss Anya in Black Ink, then colored her with Copic Sketch Markers.  I sealed the envelope, then cut one end off at 1-1/8” to create the new closure.  I then ran the larger portion of the envelope through a crimper, then decorated each portion.  I paired the image with some patterned papers from BasicGrey’s Lime Rickey paper pack.  After adding some Paper Piercing, a Diecut Flower, Silver Pearls, and tons of Dimensionals the card was complete!

Now let's see what the other Farmers and Critter Crew have up their sleeves for today's challenge:

• Jessica Diedrich
• Melyssa Connolly
• Randi Wall
• Kim Nath
• Tammy Maxvill
• Tanya Tahir (October Guest Designer for TGF)

(Critter Crew)

• Shaela Odd
• Jacquie Nordaune
• Jennifer Royal
• Sammi Betbeder
• Kristine Reynolds
• Linda Muhr
• Tangii Crain

That's it for now! Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to head over to the TGF Blog for the official challenge rules and to play along with us!  I'll see you back here Sunday with another installment of Mercy’s Magnificent Musings!  Until then…

…Enjoy The Outdoors

Happy Friday, everyone!  It’s time for another Farm Fresh Friday Challenge over at The Greeting Farm Blog, and this week we have a SKETCH BY MELYSSA!  I’m using the new Miss Anya image from the “Special Autumn” set to create my page.  Anya was stamped in Black Ink, then colored with Copic Sketch Markers.  I paired the image with some patterned papers from BasicGrey’s Olivia paper pack, then dry embossed the Gray horizontal strip with a Cuttlebug Embossing Folder.  After adding some Stitching, Ribbon, Pearls, a Button Flag Sentiment, and tons of Dimensionals the card was complete!

Now let's see what the other Farmers and Critter Crew have up their sleeves for today's challenge:

• Jessica Diedrich
• Melyssa Connolly
• Randi Wall
• Kim Nath
• Tammy Maxvill
• Tanya Tahir (October Guest Designer for TGF)

(Critter Crew)

• Shaela Odd
• Jacquie Nordaune
• Jennifer Royal
• Kristine Reynolds
• Sammi Betbeder
• Linda Muhr
• Tangii Crain

That's it for today! Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to head over to the TGF Blog for the official challenge rules and to play along with us!  I'll see you back here Sunday with Mercy’s Magnificent Musings!  Until then…

…Momma’s Little Bakers

Happy Friday, everyone!  It’s time for another Farm Fresh Friday Challenge over at The Greeting Farm Blog, and this week we have a FALL-THEMED SCRAPBOOK CHALLENGE.  I’m using the new Amelia image from the “OA-Just For You” set to create my page.  Amelia was stamped in Black Ink, then colored with Copic Sketch Markers.  This page also includes several of my favorite fall colors that we’re beginning to see here in the hills of northwest Georgia.  I paired the image with some patterned papers from BasicGrey’s Sublime paper pack, then dry embossed the vertical panel with a Cuttlebug Embossing Folder.  I also added the three stars from the “Spotlight  Kit” set.  After adding some Stitching, Sponging, Corduroy Thickers, and tons of Dimensionals the scrapbook layout was complete!

Now let's see what the other Farmers and Critter Crew have up their sleeves for today's challenge:

• Jessica Diedrich
• Melyssa Connolly
• Randi Wall
• Kim Nath
• Tammy Maxvill
• Tanya Tahir (October Guest Designer for TGF)

(Critter Crew)

• Shaela Odd
• Jacquie Nordaune
• Jennifer Royal
• Kristine Reynolds
• Linda Muhr
• Tangii Crain

That's it for now! Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to head over to the TGF Blog for the official challenge rules and to play along with us!  I'll see you back here in a few with another Verve Fall Release Sneak Peek and Blog Hop!  Until then…

…Just For You

Happy Friday, everyone!  Not only is it time for another Farm Fresh Friday Challenge, but it’s also Release Day over at The Greeting Farm Store!  This week over at The Greeting Farm Blog we have a couple of challenges for you to choose from: 1.)  A COLOR CHALLENGE, which is what I’ll be showcasing today and 2.) a special HALLOWEEN-THEMED CHALLENGE.  I’m using the new Amelia image from the “OA-Just For You” set, and the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #86 from my sweet friend, Karen Giron (I did move the sentiment strip over to the other side, though…hope it still counts).  Amelia was stamped in Black Ink, then colored with Copic Sketch Markers.  I cut the focal panel out using the Classic Circle Nesties and a Big Shot.  I paired the image with some patterned papers from SU’s retired Brocade Backgrounds Designer Series Paper pack, then dry embossed the vertical panel with the Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder.  After adding some Stitching, Sponging, Cork & Felt Flowers, and tons of Dimensionals the card was complete!  Doesn’t she have the sweetest little face?

Now let's see what the other Farmers and Critter Crew have up their sleeves for today's challenge:

• Jessica Diedrich
• Melyssa Connolly
• Randi Wall
• Kim Nath
• Tammy Maxvill
• Tanya Tahir (October Guest Designer for TGF)

(Critter Crew)

• Shaela Odd
• Jacquie Nordaune
• Jennifer Royal
• Kristine Reynolds
• Linda Muhr
• Tangii Crain

In order to really PARTY it up for this release, there will be TWO PRIZES at stake this week…one in EACH category!     Oh, and did I mention the prize is HUGE???  That's right!   ONE lucky winner in EACH category will receive a new 4x6 set of their choice, PLUS the FIVE HALLOWEEN DIGIS!  WHOOHOO!!!!  Can you say FABULOUS???

That's it for me today! Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to head over to the TGF Blog for the official challenge rules and to play along with us!  I'll see you back here tomorrow with a special card using My Favorite Things!  Until then…

…Delightful & Delicious Preview

Happy Friday, everyone!  This week over at The Greeting Farm Blog we have a new release preview and new challenge…A SKETCH BY ME!  I’d like to also introduce you to one of the newest members of the Farm, “Cafe Ian”…he will be making his appearance in the store on October 1st.  He was stamped in Black Ink, then colored with Copic Sketch Markers.  I cut the focal panel out using the Classic Circle Nesties and a Big Shot, then I also dry embossed the Artichoke panel with a Cuttlebug Embossing Folder.  After adding some Stitching, Distressing, Ribbon, and tons of Dimensionals the card was complete!  Isn’t he a cutie patootie?

Now let's see what the other Farmers and Critter Crew have up their sleeves for today's challenge:

• Jessica Diedrich
• Melyssa Connolly
• Randi Wall
• Kim Nath
• Tammy Maxvill
• Tanya Tahir (October Guest Designer for TGF)

(Critter Crew)

• Amber Hight
• Jen Shults
• Shaela Odd
• Jacquie Nordaune
• Jennifer Royal
• Kristine Reynolds
• Linda Muhr
• Tangii Crain

That's it for me today! Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to head over to the TGF Blog for the official challenge rules and to play along with us!  I'll see you back here tomorrow with another Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Card!  Until then...

…Farm Fresh Old School Style

Happy Friday, everyone!  This week over at The Greeting Farm Blog we have a new challenge…”Let’s Get Old School” by Jessica and Marie!  We were to create a card using older stamps, but there’s a catch…we were limited to which stamps we could and couldn’t use.  We COULD NOT use:

• Wild Sprouts
• Cheeky Cherry collection
• Oliver/Amelia Stamps
• Creepers or Creepy Cakes
• Any Anya AFTER the release of WILD WEST ANYA (Spring/Summer 09)
• Any Ian AFTER the releases of SKATER IAN (Spring 09)
• Miss Anyas/My Guy Ians
• Any Critter Crew images
• Grandparents/Darling Sisters

I decided to use “Geisha Anya”, so I stamped her in Black Ink and colored her with Copic Sketch Markers.  She was paired with some patterned paper from BasicGrey’s Bittersweet Paper pad.  I also used a border punch to create the Black Cardstock scallop, then stitched it to the patterned paper panels.  After adding some Dry Embossing, Paper Piercing, Ribbon, and lots of Dimensionals the card was complete…whatcha think?!?

Now let's see what the other Farmers and Critter Crew have up their sleeves for today's challenge:

• Jessica Diedrich 
• Melyssa Connolly
• Randi Wall
• Kim Nath
• Tammy Maxvill

(Critter Crew)

• Amber Hight
• Jen Shults
• Shaela Odd
• Jacquie Nordaune
• Jennifer Royal
• Kristine Reynolds
• Linda Muhr
• Tangii Crain

That's it for now! Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to head over to the TGF Blog for the official challenge rules and to play along with us!  I'll see you back here in a few with another Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps Challenge Card!  Until then...

…Farm Fresh “You Move Me” Challenge

Happy Friday, everyone!  This week over at The Greeting Farm Blog we have a new challenge…”You Move Me” by Melyssa!  We were to create a card that had some kind of “moveable” piece to it.  I wanted to use the retired Halloween set called “Spooktacular”.  Each image was stamped in Black Ink and colored with Copic Sketch Markers.  I drew in the sidewalk and grass myself, and also colored them with Copics.  I paired the completed panel with some patterned paper from SU’s retired Ghostly Greeting Designer Series Paper pack.  We were to create a card that had some sort of movement to it, so I created a pull-out sentiment (seen below):

Here’s what the whole card looks like with the sentiment pulled out:

After adding some Paper Piercing, Ribbon, and lots of Dimensionals the card was complete…whatcha think?!?

Now let's see what the other Farmers and Critter Crew have up their sleeves for today's challenge:

• Jessica Diedrich
• Mary Giles
• Melyssa Connolly
• Randi Wall
• Kim Nath
• Tammy Maxvill

(Critter Crew)

• Amber Hight
• Jen Shults
• Shaela Odd
• Jacquie Nordaune
• Jennifer Royal
• Kristine Reynolds
• Linda Muhr
• Tangii Crain

That's it for now! Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to head over to the TGF Blog for the official challenge rules and to play along with us!  I'll see you back here in a few with another Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps Sneak Peek!  Until then...

…Farm Fresh Rule Of 3’s

 

Happy Friday, everyone!  This week over at The Greeting Farm Blog we have a new challenge…rule of 3’s on the 3rd!  We were to use THREE patterned papers and THREE different embellishments (not just three buttons…use buttons, brads, and ribbon).  I decided to use one of Marina’s new digi images called “Ducky Rain”.  He was colored with Copic Sketch Markers, then paired with some patterned papers from BasicGrey’s Fusion paper pack.  Ducky was colored with Copic Sketch Markers, then cut out using Spellbinders’ Long Rectangle Nesties.  My three embellishments were Silver Brads, a Silver Clip, and some Plum Saddle-Stitched Ribbon.  After adding some Stitching, Paper Piercing, and tons of Dimensionals the card was complete!  Isn’t he just precious?

Now let's see what the other Farmers and Critter Crew have up their sleeves for today's challenge:

• Jessica Diedrich
• Mary Giles
• Melyssa Connolly
• Randi Wall
• Kim Nath
• Tammy Maxvill

(Critter Crew)

• Amber Hight 
• Jen Shults
• Shaela Odd 
• Jacquie Nordaune
• Jennifer Royal
• Kristine Reynolds
• Linda Muhr
• Tangii Crain

That's it for me today! Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to head over to the TGF Blog for the official challenge rules and to play along with us!  I'll see you back here tomorrow with another project and SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!  Until then...

…Farm Fresh Sketch By Me!

Happy Friday, everyone!  This week over at The Greeting Farm Blog we have a new challenge…a Sketch by ME!!!  But we have a SPECIAL treat for you today...and it's just as SWEET as it is TOXIC???  Yep, you guessed it...we are previewing a BRAND NEW set "Sweet and Toxic" set to release this coming Wednesday, September 1st at The Greeting Farm!  EXCITED?  Well, perhaps you'll be even MORE excited to know that our new CREEPER CREW sets are going to be released as 4x6 stamp sets WITH sentiments!  How SWEET is that?   You're probably noticing that all of this is just a little more sweet than toxic, huh?

Now let's see what the other Farmers and Critter Crew have up their sleeves for today's challenge.  This is the last time that Cindy and Kadie will be listed in the links below.  Today we sadly say a (bitter)SWEET goodbye to them :(  It's hard to believe these two beautiful souls have been Farmer's for a year already, isn't it?  Parting is SWEET sorrow, indeed, and I'm not just saying that :(  On behalf of Marie, Jess, and ALL of TGF, we say a SUPER DUPER “Thank you” to these two wonderful ladies!  Best of luck and THANK YOU for EVERYTHING:

• Jessica Diedrich
• Cindy Haffner
• Kadie Ensley
• Mary Giles
• Melyssa Connolly
• Randi Wall
• Kim Nath
• Amber Hight (Critter Crew)
• Jen Shults (Critter Crew)
• Shaela Odd (Critter Crew)
• Heather Schlatter (Critter Crew)
• Jacquie Nordaune (Critter Crew)
• Jennifer Royal (Critter Crew)
• Kristine Reynolds (Critter Crew)
• Linda Muhr (Critter Crew)
• Tangii Crain (Critter Crew)

That's it for me today! Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to stop by the CA&F Blog tomorrow for MORE previews and an announcement!  You can also check out the TGF Blog for the official challenge rules and to play along with us! 

I’m headed to the mountains of north Georgia to enjoy a stamping weekend with my besties, Pam and Jessica.  Looking forward to some relaxing time with friends and some great food from our hostess, Fran…can’t wait to get my hands on some potato rolls! LOL!  I'll see you back here Sunday with Mercy’s Magnificent Musings for this week!  Until then...