…BLD April Blog Hop

As you already know, today we’re having a new release blog hop using the new images from By LORi Designs!  If you’ve come from LINDA’S BLOG then you’re in the right place; if not, then you’ll need to start over at ANGELA’S BLOG to catch up and follow along.  Here’s my card for today’s hop…introducing:

“Puddle Jumpers Quinn”

I started my card as I would any other…with a sketch.  This time I chose to use April’s SFYTT by Jen del Muro, but I turned it into a standard-sized card instead of a square one.  I printed the Quinn in Black and colored her with Copic Sketch Markers, then paired the completed image with some patterned papers from the Blossom Soup paper pack from Jillibean Soup along with some Riding Hood Red, Kraft, and White Cardstock.  I distressed the edges of the Kraft cardstock panel with the Distrezz-It-All from Zutter…I just LOVE the way the edges fray when distressed with this machine!  I stitched the red dotted panels directly to the large Kraft cardstock panel, then also added some stitching around the edges of the pink text panel.  After adding some Crinkle Ribbon, a handwritten sentiment, Button/Twine accent, and tons of Dimensionals the card was complete!

That’s it for me today!  Thanks for stopping by to see me, and hop on over to SHERI’S BLOG to see what she has for you…I’m sure you’ll LOVE it!  Until then…

…What’s Next?

For me?  Glad you asked! :)  I’ve been so busy spring cleaning around the house that I nearly forgot to show off some of the new “special additions” that will be coming soon to By LORi Designs!

Introducing: “Happy Easter Baskets”

…and “Skyla & Rover”

Aren’t they adorable (if I do say so myself)? Each image comes with a coordinating sentiment that can be used, or you can create your own personalized greeting.  Head on over to the BLD Store and add these images to your digital collection!

That’s it for me today!  Thanks for stopping by, and I will see you back here tomorrow with another Couponing post!  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…

…Fancy Anya Preview

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Hey there, everyone!  I’m back today with another Release Preview from The Greeting Farm, and I’m so excited that our next release is just around the corner…January 1st!  I know you’re just dying to see another soon-to-be-released image, so let’s get started!

Introducing “Fancy Anya”:

I stamped this sweet little image in Black Ink, colored her with Copic Sketch Markers, then cut her out.  I paired the image with some patterned papers from Cosmo Cricket’s Circa 1934 paper pad.  I stitched around the edges of the plaid patterned paper panel to attach it to the flourish panel, then added a Kraft Cardstock sentiment flag using a sentiment from the “Anya Says” set.  After adding some Ribbon, Rhinestones, Glitter, and tons of Dimensionals the card was complete.  Isn’t she just precious???

Now let’s see what the other Farmers and Club Anya team have created with this cutie patootie 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!  Thanks for stopping by, and I’ll see you back here again Friday with another TGF Farm Fresh Challenge and TGF Preview!  Be sure to leave some love at each of the designers’ blogs, the TGF Blog, and the CA&F Blog!  Until then…

…Final Tuesday Sketch Challenge (MTSC106)

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As you all know, this is the last of our Tuesday Sketch Challenges.  I wanted to take a few minutes to thank all of the ladies who have appeared as my Guest Muses over the last year or so…you have all been such an inspiration, and I appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedules to play along with us.  Stephanie…you have been an amazing Guest Muse this month, and it’s been a pleasure working with you! :)

As for my sweet Muses that have been with me for this crazy ride…I love each and every one of you.  You have been such wonderful and faithful friends, and I couldn’t have done this without you, ladies.  I’m gonna miss you most of all (but I’ll still be stalking you via my Google Reader)!

Now here’s our FINAL sketch:

My Sample (using today’s preview set “OA-Little Dreamer” from The Greeting Farm…be sure to leave comments at all of the the DT members’ blogs today for a chance to win this precious set!  The winner will be announced tomorrow at the TGF Blog):

Stephanie Kraft’s Sample:

Let’s see what the Muses have in store for you today:

• Cindy Haffner
• Pam Varnell
• Julie Lacey
• Jessica Diedrich 
• Stephanie Kraft (December 2010 Guest Muse)

You can also check out the previews from the TGF DT:

• Tanya Tahir
• Emma Eads
• Sari Hanninen
• Tammy Maxvill
• Buttercup (TGF January Guest Designer)

Now it's your turn! Create a card or scrapbook layout using the sketch above, and add your creation using the InLinkz linking system below.  Be sure to use the keyword MTSC106 when uploading to a public gallery.  Thanks so much for making the MTSC such a hit…I’ll miss seeing all of your creations each week!

Happy Stamping!

…Naughty or Nice Preview

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Hello EVERYONE!  Hope you all had a very MERRY Christmas and that it was full of magic and memories!

We are beginning January previews today with some HUGE news and fun announcements...are you all ready?  First and foremost, we have some HELLO's and Goodbyes.   The Greeting Farm would like to thank Melyssa and Randi as their terms with TGF are ending and we wish them both well!  From now on, TGF Farmers terms will be 6 months long instead of one year and although it probably won't make it any EASIER to say goodbye to our talented designers, we are excited about this!

Also saying goodbye this week are the FABULOUS members of our Critter Crew. Not because their terms are up, but because the Critter Crew itself will no longer be considered a 'team' of TGF. While we will surely have a cute critter by Marina from time to time, we will no longer be releasing these on a regular basis and it is with an ENORMOUS amount of gratitude that we say goodbye to such a WONDERFUL team of designers!  Thank you all so much!

Well, now that we've gotten the sad part out of the way, we have THREE NEW FARMERS to welcome to TGF and a new Guest Designer that we are THRILLED about!   Please welcome:

• TANYA TAHIR
• EMMA EADS
• & SARI HANNINEN as our THREE NEW FARMERS, and please welcome
• BUTTERCUP as our January Guest Designer!

TONS of excitement going on around the FARM!  And as if that weren’t enough?   Check out our first preview, a Cheeky Cherry "NAUGHTY or NICE" set:

Isn't she DREAMY?   I stamped her in Brown Ink directly to the Kraft Cardstock, then added some Paper Piercing, Distressing, and Sponging to the same focal panel.  I stamped the sentiment in Brown Ink onto a scrap piece of Regal Cardstock, then later cut it out and embossed it with a Nesties Die and the Big Shot.  I added a piece of Regal Ribbon around the Kraft Cardstock focal panel, then also put a Large Scallop Border to the side of the same panel.  After adding some Pink Rhinestones and several Dimensionals the card was complete.

That’s it for me today!  Be sure to head on over to the TGF Blog to WELCOME our new designers and visit ALL The TGF DT (including Team Anya as they have previews for you today too)!  I'll see you back tomorrow with the last Tuesday Sketch Challenge previewing the new TGF Oliver and Amelia set!

…Hoppin’ With Kraftin’ Kimmie!

MTSC103 FAVES WILL BE POSTED TOMORROW!

Today Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is releasing their new FAB-U-LOUS December images!  If you’ve come here from DIANA’S BLOG, then you’re in the right place…but if you need to start from the beginning, just head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog! As you hop from blog to blog, be sure to leave a comment at each and every stop because some lucky stampers will win packages of stamps from the new release!! And when you’re done hoppin’, be sure to head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps store, because ALL the new images are NOW available!

As you’ve seen over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, Annie Rodrigue has created some totally awesome DUDES this month! There are six images in the complete release and they are Clint the Cowboy, Curtis, Prince Charming, Private Message, Raymond the Golfer and Valentine Willard! Each one comes with one or two bonus sentiment stamps!!

And if you’ve been hammered with the white stuff over the last week or so, Steven Leary’s images will be right up your alley! He’s back with MILES THE MOUSE (and his pals), and they are having some frosty winter fun! You’ll get to check them all out in today’s December release day KRAFTY HOP! You’ll meet Sharin’ Some Cocoa, Sledding Pals, Shoveling Miles, Snowmobilin’ Fun, and Snowshoe Fun!

Also we’ve got ‘Gimme Kimmie’s Kits’ again! For those of you who just HAVE to have all the new images, we’ve got the perfect thing for you! It’s called the ‘Gimme Kimmies Kit’! Instead of clicking on each image that you’d like, you only have to click once to pick up a Gimme Kimmies Kit AND it’s at a discounted price! What could be better?

**ALSO** for the next week, we are having a little special to thank all of our loyal customers who shop with us throughout the year!!!  It's called “Kimmie's Kustomer Appreciation”! And all orders of $50 or more before shipping and taxes, will receive a FREE STAMP of our choosing! That's right…it will be a surprise gift…so no requests, please.  This special runs from Sunday, December 12th to Saturday December 18th!

That’s it for me today!  Thanks for stopping by, and your next stop on the hop is ELAINE’S BLOG!  I’ll see you back here Tuesday with another Tuesday Sketch Challenge!  Until then…

…Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge & Sneak Peek

It’s not only day three of sneak peeks for Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps, but it’s also time for this week’s Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps Challenge #58 over at the KKS Blog.  This week’s challenge is hosted by Beate Johns, and the theme is…MANLY COLORS!  Here's my take:

I am showcasing the soon-to-be-released “Private Message” for my card today.  I stamped him in Rich Cocoa Ink directly onto the Kraft Cardstock, then colored him with my warm neutral Copic Sketch Markers.  The sentiment is included with the image (along with another sentiment that says “you’re my hero”), and it was stamped in White Ink onto a scrap piece of Artichoke Cardstock.  I punched out the sentiment using the Word Window Punch, punched out two stars using my Small Star Punch, then punched out the horizontal border with my Apron Lace Border Punch.  The edges of all of the punched items were sponged with Chocolate Ink and a Sponge Dauber.  I paired the completed focal image with some patterned papers from BasicGrey’s Archaic paper pad, and stitched the horizontal elements to the large background panel.  I Paper Pierced the larger panel, added a few Brads, and attached the panel to the card base using Dimensionals.  Whatcha think?

That’s it for me today!  Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to head over to the KKS Blog to check out the creations by the other guest designers for this month, and to see the official rules for the challenge.  The winner of this week’s challenge will receive “Curtis” as his/her prize…so get over there and join in the fun!  I’ll see you all back here tomorrow with a special Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps’ Blog Hop and Mercy’s Magnificent Musings!  Until then…

…Kraftin’ Kimmie Preview ~ Day Two

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It’s day two of the Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps December sneak peeks!  Today I’m showing you one of the new character images called “Prince Charming” using this week’s MTSC103…isn’t he handsome?  I stamped the image in Black Ink, then colored him with Copic Sketch Markers.  I paired the image with some patterned papers from BasicGrey’s June Bug and Lime Rickey paper pads.  I dry embossed the large White Cardstock background panel, then stitched around the edges with some Blue Thread.  The focal panel was cut out using an Oval Nesties Die, then created a sentiment flag from Blue Cardstock, a Button, and Silver Cording.  After adding some Paper Piercing, Ribbon, Silver Pearls, and a ton of Dimensionals the card was complete!

Be sure to check out the Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps’ Blog to see some more sneak peeks, and to find out who all is peeking the new images today!  I will be back every day for the rest of this week with more sneak peeks, and we’ll round out the weekend with a Release Day Blog Hop on Sunday…you don’t want to miss it!

That’s it for me today!  Thanks for stopping by to see me, and I’ll see you back here tomorrow with another Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps Sneak Peek and Challenge!  Until then…

…Kraftin’ Kimmie Preview ~ Day One

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It’s sneak peek time for Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps!  I decided to show you one of the new winter images called “Sharin’ Some Cocoa”.  I stamped the image in Black Ink, then colored it with Copic Sketch Markers.  I paired the image with some patterned papers from October Afternoon’s Report Card paper pad.  The sentiment was from “Kimmie’s Holliday Sentiments”, and it was stamped on a piece of Vellum Cardstock and attached to the focal panel using Vellum Tape.  After adding some Paper Piercing, Ribbon, Silver Pearls, and a ton of Dimensionals the card was complete!

Be sure to check out the Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps’ Blog to see some more sneak peeks, and to find out who all is peeking the new images today!  I will be back every day for the rest of this week with more sneak peeks, and we’ll round out the weekend with a Release Day Blog Hop on Sunday…you don’t want to miss it!

That’s it for me today!  Thanks for stopping by to see me, and I’ll see you back here tomorrow with another Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps Sneak Peek and another TGF Farm Fresh Friday!  Until then…

…The Best Ship of All

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It’s almost time for another release over at Verve Stamps, and I’m back with another sneak peek of one of the new sets being featured this month.  Julee has amazed us with her crisp and whimsical images along with sentiments that are versatile and ingenious.  Here’s a peek at the last set that the Divas will be showcasing today:

“TEXT OBJECTS”

Like what you see so far?  You will not want to miss out on the sneak peeks for today.  Wanna see what the other Divas have created for your viewing pleasure?  Here’s the complete blog hop list:

• Julee

• Laurie

• Susan

• Tosh

• Jen d. 

• Charmaine

• Jen T.

• Shannan

• Lynda

• Michelle

• Amy

• Teresa

• Jackie

• Sankari

• ME!!!

That’s it for today!  Be sure to leave a comment at each of the Divas’ posts for today…one random commenter will win one {or more} of the sets being spotlighted today!  Thanks for stopping by, and I’ll see you back here tomorrow with AN ANNOUNCEMENT and A CHALLENGE CARD!  Until then…

…Hi There, Wordy Birds!

It’s almost time for another release over at Verve Stamps, and I’m so excited to be bringing you a sneak peek of some of the sets being featured this month over the next couple of days!  Once again Julee has amazed us with her crisp and whimsical images along with sentiments that are versatile and ingenious.  Here’s a peek at one of the three sets that the Divas will be showcasing today:

“Wordy Birds”

Like what you see so far?  This is only the beginning of the sneak peeks for three fabulous sets today, and some of the other Divas are sharing some Verve-y goodness on their blogs as well.  Wanna see what they have created for your viewing pleasure?  Here’s the complete blog hop list:

• Julee
• ME!!!
• Sankari
• Teresa
• Amy
• Michelle
• Lynda
• Shannan
• Charmaine
• Jen d.
• Tosh
• Susan
• Laurie

That’s it for today!  Be sure to leave a comment at each of the Divas’ posts for today…one random commenter will win one {or more} of the sets being spotlighted today!  Thanks for stopping by, and I’ll see you back here tomorrow with a TGF Farm Fresh Friday Preview, and another Verve Release Sneak Peek/Blog Hop!  Until then…

…Hoppin’ Into The Holidays Blog Hop

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Hello, EVERYONE!  There is excitement in the chilly air tonight as the TIME. HAS. COME...to HOP into the HOLIDAYS with The Greeting Farm!  Hooray!  We have been looking forward to doing an all-customer invited Blog Hop for QUITE some time now and are thrilled that tonight's the night.

If you are just getting here, be sure to start on the TGF Blog where there will be ONE official list of hoppers due to the volume of tonight's hop.   Be sure to pop in between 7 and 8 pm CST on our PCP page to chat w/ the DT, drink virtual egg nog, and be MERRY with TGF!

Well, as you can see, we have QUITE a surprise for you this evening.  You thought previews were OVER, didn't you?  NOPE!  We are ringing in tonight's holiday hop and DECEMBER release with one more VERY cheeky character...INTRODUCING:

CHEEKY CHERRY PIE!!!

Isn't she DREAMY?   I stamped her in Black Ink and colored her with Copic Sketch Markers,  I stamped the sentiment in Black Ink also onto a scrap piece of Melon Cardstock, then later punched it out and sponged around the edges of the circle with a Sponge Dauber and Chocolate Ink.  I cut out the sentiment panel with a Nesties die, then I dry embossed the top half of the Melon Cardstock base with large dots.  I sponged the edges of October Afternoon’s Modern Homemaker patterned papers, then stitched the larger panel while adding piercing to the smaller one.  After adding some Black Saddle-Stitched Ribbon, Black Pearls, and several Dimensionals the card was complete.

That's right…in case you were wondering why we were STARTING with the DT tonight when most hops have ended with us!  THIS is why!   You won't want to miss her as we KNOW she's gonna go FAST, so be sure to grab her any time after MIDNIGHT (CST) TONIGHT when ALL the December TGF releases go live and for sale!

If you are participating in one of our contests tonight (see THIS post for categories), the THREE categories will be live and posted in the TGF Galleria at 7pm CST tonight.  Please place your card in the appropriate category in the galleria NO LATER than 11:45pm CST this evening.   Winners will be drawn tomorrow around NOON CST and posted on the TGF Blog. 

In addition, the TWO lucky Blog Hop winners (must have left comments and completed blog hop by NOON CST (This gives our overseas friends as well as here in the states plenty of time to see the projects and comment :) will be announced at NOON CST as well on the TGF Blog.  GOOD LUCK to everyone and GET HOPPIN'!

Thanks so much for stopping by and for HOPPIN' into the HOLIDAYS with The Greeting Farm!  I’ll see you back here tomorrow with another ATS Wednesday Challenge!  Until then…

…I Like You More Than Puppies

Hey Farm Friends!

As you can tell by now, there are some SUPER exciting happenings on the Farm this week!  First of all, as you may have seen on Friday, we are thrilled to welcome Naoual du Mortier as our December Guest for The Greeting Farm, and are also giddy with excitement to welcome Sheri Gilson to Team Anya as our Guest for the Month of December!  These lovely ladies have jumped right into previews and we're thrilled to have them along for the ride!

It's been a while since we've had a sentiment-only set here on the Farm, and after MANY requests by all of you out there in blog-land, we are previewing a BRAND NEW SENTIMENT set today, "Because of You".   This whimsical and fun-fonted set comes complete with that feeling of warm-fuzzies. 

To show you just how adorable these new sentiments are, we've decided to show you some preview projects today using ONLY a sentiment as the focal point.  Be sure to check out the TGF Blog AND the Club Anya & Friends blog as well for some GREAT ideas and heartfelt hugs :)

I used “OA-Buddies” along with the “I like you more than puppies” sentiment from the new set for my card today.  I stamped the Oliver image in Sahara Sand Ink as a subtle addition, and stamped the sentiment in White Craft Ink onto bold Red Cardstock.  I cut out the sentiment panel with a diecut and added some Turquoise Pearls to it for some flair! :) I distressed the edges of the large Kraft Cardstock panel, and added some ink to them with a Sponge Dauber also.  After adding some more Turquoise Pearls, some Turquoise Saddle-Stitched Ribbon, and several Dimensionals the card was complete.

Now let’s see what the other ladies have in store for you today:

• Jessica Diedrich
• Melyssa Connolly
• Randi Wall
• Tammy Maxvill
• Naoual du Mortier (December Guest Designer for TGF)
• Anna Maria Nilsson
• Kristy Young
• Jen Shults
• Sheri Gilson (December Guest Designer for CA&F)

Thanks for stopping by today, and oh...there's ONE more little thing.  ONE of the DT members (is it a Farmer?  Guest Designer?  Team Anya member?  hmm....) has a "Because of You" set hidden on their blog today, so be sure to stop by and see their beautiful projects.  ONE lucky winner will be announced tomorrow during our "HOPPIN' into the HOLIDAYS" Blog Hop, beginning at 7pm CST on the TGF Blog.

"Sentimentally" yours,

…TGF Preview Meets CAF Sketch #45

Happy Saturday, everyone!  I’m back today with another Release Preview from The Greeting Farm, and I’m so excited that our next release is just around the corner…December 1st!  I’m also excited that the Farmers are playing along with the Club Anya & Friends Blog and their Saturday Sketch Challenge #45!  I know you’re just dying to see another soon-to-be-released image, so let’s get started!

Introducing “OA-Fuzzy Wuzzy”!!!  I stamped the Olivia from the set in Black Ink and colored her with Copic Sketch Markers.  The focal panel was cut out using Nesties and a Big Shot.  I paired the image with some patterned papers from BasicGrey’s Curio paper pad.  I pierced around the edges of the floral patterned paper panel, then added an artichoke sentiment panel.  After adding some Ribbon and tons of Dimensionals the card was complete.  Isn’t she just precious???

Now let’s see what the other Farmers and CA&F have created with this cutie patootie today:

Farmers:

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

CA&F:

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

Like what you’ve seen so far?  Wanna a chance to win this set?  You’ll need to leave some love at the CA&F Blog by 11:59 pm CST…one lucky commenter will WIN “OA Fuzzy Wuzzy”!  Be sure to play along with this week’s sketch challenge, and I’ll see you all again at the Holiday Blog Hop on Tuesday, November 30th at 12:01 am CST!

That’s it for me!  Thanks for stopping by, and I’ll see you back here in a few with an Announcement.  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…

…SCRS Release Day SFYTT

It’s Release Day at Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps using the other new release called “Café Lucy”, and  we’re also sponsoring Jen del Muro’s Sketch For You To Try!  Isn’t her sketch to die for?!?

I stamped Lucy in Black Ink, then colored her with Copic Sketch Markers.  I used some patterned papers from October Afternoon’s Report Card paper pad along with some Red, Kiwi, Blue, and White Cardstock.  I stamped a sentiment in White Ink onto the blue cardstock flag, then punched out two flowers to layer as an anchor point for the flag.  I zig-zag stitched around the smaller horizontal panels, then crooked stitched the large striped one.  The focal panel was cut out using the Spellbinders’ Classic Rectangle Nesties Die, and the edges of the large kiwi background panel were distressed using a Distressing Tool.  After adding a Silver Pearl to the flower center and several of Dimensionals the card was complete.

Now let’s see what the rest of the SCRS design team has in store:

• Kim Yu
• Laurel Seabrook
• Lisa Hjulberg
• Simonne Clay
• Sparkle Smith (Owner)
• Stephanie Kraft (DT Coordinator)
• SCRS Blog

Would you like a shot at winning this new image?  Simply leave a comment (one per person please) at each of the DT members’ blogs and SCRS Blog.  You have until MIDNIGHT EST tonight, and the winner will be announced tomorrow morning at the SCRS Blog.  You can also enter Jen’s SFYTT challenge for a chance to win “Rin with Snowman” AND “Holiday Emily”!

That’s it for me today!  Thanks for stopping by, and I’ll see you back here tomorrow with another Mercy’s Magnificent Musings!  Until then…

…SCRS November Preview ~ Day One

Today is the first day of sneak peeks for Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps, and we're showcasing “Street Corner Josh”. The new stamps will be available to purchase on Saturday, November 13th.

I stamped the image in Black Ink, then colored him with Copic Sketch Markers.  I used some patterned papers from SU’s Play Date Designer Series Paper pack along with some Kraft, Chocolate, and Vanilla Cardstock.  I stamped a sentiment in White Ink, then punched out the arrow using the My Way Punch.  I pierced the horizontal panel using a Mat Pack and Paper Piercer, then stitched around the red polka-dotted one.  The focal panel was cut out using the Spellbinders’ Long Classic Rectangle Nesties Die.  After adding some Silver Nail Heads and several of Dimensionals the card was complete.

Now let’s see what the rest of the SCRS design team has in store:

• Kim Yu
• Laurel Seabrook
• Lisa Hjulberg
• Simonne Clay
• Sparkle Smith (Owner)
• Stephanie Kraft (DT Coordinator)
• SCRS Blog 

Would you like a shot at winning this new image?  Simply leave a comment (one per person please) at each of the DT members’ blogs and SCRS Blog.  You have until MIDNIGHT EST tonight, and the winner will be announced tomorrow morning at the SCRS Blog.

That’s it for now!  Thanks for stopping by, and I’ll see you back here in a few with another TGF Farm Fresh Friday Challenge!  Until then…

…I <3 Sweaters

Happy Saturday, everyone!  I’m back today with another Release Preview from The Greeting Farm, and I’m so excited that our next release is just around the corner…November 1st!  I’m also excited that the Farmers are playing along with the Club Anya & Friends Blog and their Saturday Sketch Challenge #41!  I know you’re just dying to see another soon-to-be-released image, so let’s get started!

Introducing “I <3 Sweaters”!!!  I stamped the Anya from the set in Black Ink and colored her with Copic Sketch Markers.  The focal panel was cut out using Nesties and a Big Shot.  I paired the image with some patterned papers from K & Company’s Addison Specialty paper pad.  I pierced around the edges of the striped patterned paper panel, then added a punched border to the horizontal panel.  After adding some Ribbon, Rhinestones, a sentiment flag, and tons of Dimensionals the card was complete.  Isn’t she the cutest thing???

Now let’s see what the other Farmers and CA&F have created with this cutie patootie today:

Farmers:

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

CA&F:

• Amber Hight
• Anna Maria Nilsson
•  Jen Shults
• Kristy Young
• Carisa Zglobicki (November CA&F Guest Designer)

Like what you’ve seen so far?  Wanna a chance to win this set?  You’ll need to leave some love at the CA&F Blog by 11:59 pm CST…one lucky commenter will WIN “I <3 Sweaters”!  Be sure to play along with this week’s sketch challenge, and I’ll see you all again at the DT Blog Hop on Release Day starting at 12:01 am CST on November 1st!

That’s it for me!  Thanks for stopping by, and I’ll see you back here tomorrow with another MTSC Faves post.  Until then…