Day 5 of The Greeting Farm's September Previews

Hello friends!  Today is Day 5 of our September previews for The Greeting Farm.  Today we have a new set of Anyas that I think you're going to just love!  So let me show you the fabulous new . . .

Miss Anya Scarves

 Isn't she adorable?  Actually, this rubber set includes three images so be sure to stop by The Greeting Farm Blog to see even more previews with this lovely girl.  And while you're there be sure to check out all the details on how you can win the new Miss Anya Scarves set!  Don't forget that our spectacular September release is tomorrow so be sure to join in our blog hop.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

First Card
Paper:  Authentique - Loyal; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, twine, button, Fiskars border punch

Second Card
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, ribbon, Star Dust stickles, MFT dienamic - Oval Dainty Doily, Cuttlebug embossing folder

Hello Little Friend

Good morning everyone.  Today I have a sweet little fairy to share.

This adorable stamp is Hello Little Friend.  She appears to be out of stock at the moment but I'm sure Funky Kits  will have her back in stock soon.  She's colored with copics and colored pencils.  I've used lots of Glamour Dust on her for a pretty sparkle.  I've also used some lace, pearls, and a little flower.  The layout is the current sketch challenge over at The Sugar Bowl.  Be sure to stop by and check out the challenge as there's a chance to win some gorgeous Sugar Nellie stamps if you are the winner!

Thank you for stopping by.  I hope you have a great day.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Creative Inspirations Challenge 178  -  Bingo  (pink/pearls/glitter)
Paper and Such Challenge  -  Wings and Things
Simon Says Stamp Challenge  -  Anything Goes
The Poodles Parlour Challenge  -  Winged Things
Through The Craftroom Door Challenge 33  - Anything Goes


Stamp:  Sugar Nellie - Hello Little Friend
Paper:  Memory Box; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glamour Dust, lace, flower, pearls

Holiday Blessings

Hello sweet friends.  Today is Day 3 of our September previews for The Greeting Farm.  Today I'm showing two cards using the new clear set . . .

Holiday Blessings

My first card has the sentiment cut out and matted with nestabilities.  The papers are by Melissa Frances and I've used an eyelet border punch.  The snowflakes are popped up on foam dots.  I added some Glamour Dust and a pearl to the snowflakes, and a few little heart buttons under the sweet sentiment.

My second card features the same fabulous clear set and I've colored the string of lights with copics and colored pencils.  I used Glamour Dust on the lights to give them some sparkle.  I added some ribbon, a bow, and a button to finish my card.

The Holiday Blessings clear set includes lots of fabulous sentiments for your Christmas cards.  I know I'll be reaching for this set a lot for my holiday cards.  I'm really impressed with the quality of The Greeting Farm's clear stamps too.  They stamp perfectly every time!

Would you like a chance to win the Holiday Blessings clear set?  Then stop by the The Greeting Farm Blog to find out all the details.  While you're there be sure to check out the gorgeous work by the rest of the DT.  We're going to be previewing the September release all this week so be sure to check out their blog each day.

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you have a wonderful day.

Hugs, Anita

First Card
Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Holiday Blessings
Paper:  Melissa Frances - Deck The Halls; Bazzill
Other:  Nestabilities, Martha Stewart border punch, MFT die-namic - Let it Snowflake, Glamour Dust, pearl, heart buttons

Second Card
Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Holiday Blessings
Paper:  Jillibean Soup - Christmas Eve Chowder; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, MFT dienamic - scallop border, Glamour Dust, ribbon, button, floss 

A Greeting Farm Preview

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I am so excited to share a preview of the September release at The Greeting Farm.  

Today I'm showing the totally adorable . . .

Bright Bean

Isn't she a cutie pie?   I colored her with my copics and colored pencils.  I added lots of sparkly Glamour Dust to the image and the little diecut hearts.  Some ribbon and a bow finished off my card. 

Be sure to stop by the The Greeting Farm Blog to find out how you can win today's stamp!  While you're there be sure to check out the gorgeous previews by the rest of the DT too.  We're going to be sharing previews all this week so be sure to stop by and check them out.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Crafty Sentiments Challenge  -  Let's Sparkle
Party Time Tuesday Challenge 83  -  Anything Goes
There She Goes 171  -  Sketch Challenge
Through the Craft Room Door 33  -  Anything Goes
Unique Crafter's Challenge 6  -  Glitter and Shine


Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Bright Bean
Paper:  Doodlebug Designs - Hello Spring; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, ribbon, Spellbinder's heart die

Jingle Bells

Hello friends.  I have a quick and easy holiday card to share today.

This image is Jingle Bell by Meljen's Designs.  I colored the image with copics and colored pencils.  I used Creative Inspirations paints in Raw Sienna and Fairy Dust on the jingle bell, and then I added Resplendence Angel Dust fine glitter on the holly berries.  The sentiment is by PTI and my papers were left over from last year. 

Thank you so much for stopping by. 

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Craft Your Days Away Challenge 52  -  Anything Goes
Crazy Challenge 127  -  Anything Goes
Creative Card Crew Challenge 18  -  Christmas
LEJ Designs Challenge 18  -  AnythingGoes
Mojo Monday #256

Stamps:  Meljen's Designs - Jingle Bell; PTI - sentiment
Paper:  Echo Park - Season's Greetings; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Nestabilities, ribbon, Creative Inspirations paints - Raw Sienna and Fairy Dust, Resplendence Fine Glitter - Angel Dust

Plain Ole Peyton

Happy Monday friends.  I hope you had a wonderful weekend.  It feels like forever since I last posted.  I have been really busy working on some new things I'll be able to share later in the week ;)  I did find a little time to color a cute little bear though.

This sweetie is Just Plain 'Ole Peyton from Sassy Cheryl's Digi Shop.  I love the expression on her face.  My grandson was watching me color and he was amused by the size of her feet  --  told me he didn't think he'd ever seen a bear with such big feet lol.  I've had her for a little while now and she's been sitting on my work table begging to be colored.  I just couldn't ignore that cute face any longer :)  Of course she's colored with copics and colored pencils.  The flowers are from my EK Success punches and I've added a little pearl to their centers.  The sentiment is from the Sweet Sentiments set by AmyR Stamps at All That Scraps. 

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
A Gem of a Challenge 53  -  Animals or Teddies
Crafty Calendar August Challenge  -  Teddy Bear Parade
Crafty Sentiments Challenge  -  Flowers
Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge 122  -  Use Pearls
Great Impressions August Challenge  -  A Walk on the Wild Side
Sassy Cheryl's Challenge #129  -  Happy Birthday

Stamps:  Sassy Cheryl's Digis - Just Plain 'Ole Peyton; AmyR Stamps - Sweet Sentiments
Paper:  Crate Paper - Pretty Party; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, EK Success flower punches, pearls
   

I Grant You One Wish

Good morning stamping friends.  I apologize for not visiting your lovely blogs lately.  Our family took a vacation to Florida and I spent most of my time relaxing on the beach.  We had beautiful weather, fabulous food, and a wonderful week of family time.  I think we all came home with some great memories ;)  I barely even turned on my laptop while we were gone.  Then the day after we arrived home, I came down with a horrible bug.  I'm so glad I didn't get sick until after we were home but that bug really knocked me off my feet for a couple of days.  So I will be around to catch up on your beautiful creations over the next few days.

Today I have a sweet little fairy to show.  This sweetie is I Grant You One Wish and you can find her and lots of other gorgeous fairies over at Funky Kits.  

She's colored with copics and colored pencils and I added lots of Glamour Dust so she would sparkle.  The sentiment is by PTI and the snowflakes are from a My Favorite Things die-namic.  I followed the lovely Maria Therese's sketch over at The Sugar Bowl Challenge.  Did you know that you may win fabulous Sugar Nellie stamps by entering their challenges?  Be sure to stop by and check out the details on their challenge blog.

Thank you so much for stopping by.  I hope you have a wonderful day.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Craft Your Passion Challenge 124  -  Power of 3 (snowflakes)
Crafty Ann's Challenge 72  -  Christmas in August
Emerald Fairies Challenge 30  -  Punches/Dies
My Time To Craft Challenge 185  -  Christmas in August
Sassy Cheryl's Show Me #87
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge 176  -  Let's Hear It For The Girls
Tabitha's Designs First Monthly Challenge  -  Christmas in July-August
Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 112  -  Hip To Be Square


Stamps:  Sugar Nellie - I Grant You One Wish; PTI - sentiment
Paper:  Fancy Pants - Winterland; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glamour Dust, My Favorite Things die-namic - Let It Snowflake, Nestabilities, Pearls  

Birthday Bash Blog Hop

Hello sweet friends!  Christine is the CC Designs illustrator and co-owner of the All That Scraps Shop.  Today is her birthday and we're having a blog hop party to help her celebrate.  

If you came here from Sheri's blog then you are in the right place.  Be sure that you start the hop over at the All That Scraps Blog because you don't want to miss any of this party!

Christine, I hope you have a fabulous birthday and that all your birthday wishes come true!  In honor of your birthday, I've made you a cupcake ... well, a paper cupcake of course ;) 

This adorable image is CC Designs Cupcake Kiki La Rue.  She's colored with copics and colored pencils and the sentiment is from the Sweet Sentiments set by AmyR Stamps.  The yummy cupcake was made with the CC Designs Cutter Sweet Treats Die.  Then I used the CC Designs Cutter Corner Banner Die to add the sweet banner across the top of the card.

Your next stop on this fun hop is Christa's blog.

Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope enjoy the hop! 

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Crafting When We Can Challenge 25  -  Rainbows
Crafty Pad Challenge 184  -  To Die For
Hooked on Craft Challenge 23  -  Let's Celebrate
Sentimental Sundays Challenge 16  -  Banner/Pennants
The Stamping Boutique Challenge 47  -  Banner Days

Stamps:  CC Designs - Cupcake Kiki La Rue; AmyR Stamps - Sweet Sentiments
Paper:  Bella Road - Summer Days; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, CC Cutters - Sweet Treats and Corner Banner Dies, button

Booooo To You!

Hello everyone.  I have a little Halloween card to share today. 

This not-so-scary witch is from the Meoples Witches and Goblins stamps over at All That Scraps.  This collection of stamps is an August release and they're just perfect for your Halloween projects.  I colored the image with copics and colored pencils.  The sentiment is from the Halloween Sentiments stamp set and I stamped it on the polka-dot paper.  I added a few flying bats that I cut out using the new CC Cutter Bats Die.  My papers are Echo Park that I picked up last year.  

Thank you so much for stopping by.  I hope you're enjoying your weekend.

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  CC Designs - Meoples Witches & Goblins, Halloween Sentiments
Paper:  Echo Park Paper - Happy Halloween; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Nestabilities, ribbon, CC Cutter - bats  

Friends To The End

Hello friends.  I think this sassy girl was one of my very first Sugar Nellie stamps.  

This cutie is High School Student from the Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy collection.  She's colored with copics and colored pencils.  My papers are October Afternoon and they're some older ones from my stash.  I love these bright, summery colors.  I added a tag and a flourish with some button flowers.  You can find this stamp over at Funky Kits.

Thank you for stopping by. 

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  Sugar Nellie - High School Student; PTI - sentiment
Paper:  October Afternoon; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, tag, seam binding, Cheery Lynn Die - Mini Fanciful Flourish, The Cat's Pajamas Cut Ups - Flower Buttons

Holiday Greetings

Happy Tuesday friends.  I've been working on my Christmas card stash for this year so I have another Christmas card to share today.

This adorable image is Reindeer Sally by Sassy Cheryl's Digis.  I've actually had this image for quite awhile but just got around to coloring her.  I think she's just the cutest!  She's colored with copics and colored pencils.  I used Creative Inspirations products to add lots of sparkle to my card.  I applied Resplendence Regal Red Fine Glitter to the ornament she's holding in her hand, and Resplendence Angel Dust Fine Glitter on the ornament and snowflake diecut embellishments.  I used their Deliquesce Fine Black embossing powder on the sentiment.

Creative Inspirations also carries beautiful paints and their paints are on sale for 10% off for the month of August.  OK, one more holiday card completed ... and I don't even want to think about how many more I need ;)    

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge 19  -  Emboss
Sassy Cheryl's Show Me Thursday #86 


Stamp:  Sassy Cheryl's Digis - Reindeer Sally; PTI - sentiment
Paper:  Echo Park paper - Season's Greetings; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, MFT Snowflake die, Memory Box Ornament die, Creative Inspiratons - Deliquesce Fine Black embossing powder, Resplendence Angel Dust and Regal Red Fine Glitters

Merry Wishes

Hello crafty friends.  Today I have used one of the cute little Pure Innocence stamps by My Favorite Things.

This little sweetie is Presents For You.  I love that big stack of gifts she's carrying - hope she's bringing them to me :)  She's colored with copics and colored pencils and I used Glamour Dust on her hat.  I also used Glamour Dust on the snowflakes.  The sketch is from  My Favorite Things Wednesday Stamp Club.  And the best part is I have another Christmas card completed ... yay me!

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  My Favorite Things - Pure Innocence Presents For You
Paper:  First Edition Paper - Christmas Joy; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, MFT Dienamics - snowflake and simply scallops large

       

Surfin' USA

Hello sweet friends.  Do you remember the song by the Beach Boys . . . Surfin' USA (yes, I know, I'm really showing my age here lol)?  Well, this cute little fella makes me think of that song.

This sweetie is Surfer Ian by The Greeting Farm.  I colored him with copics and colored pencils.  I always love the sketches Jen creates over on the Deconstructed Sketch challenge but this is the first time I've actually played along.  If you're ever in need of a layout stop by and check out all of the fabulous sketches over there. 

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you have a great weekend!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Catch The Bug Challenge  -  AnythingGoes
Deconstructed Sketch No. 64

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Surfer Ian
Paper:  Echo Park Paper - Splash; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, ribbon, twine, Nestabilities   

A Friend Like You

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Good morning friends.  The Simply Sassy stamps were some of the first Sugar Nellie stamps I ever colored and I still adore these images.  So I pulled out my Butterfly Girl stamp and inked her up.

Doesn't she have the cutest expression on her face?  She's colored with copics and colored pencils.  The paper is Pebbles' 6 x 6 pad Sunny Side.  I ran across this pad in my local Hobby Lobby the other day.  My HL never seems to have any of the newer papers so I was really surprised to find this one.  The sentiment was actually part of the paper pad so I just cut it out and layered it on the cardstock.  The corner banner and butterflies are from CC Cutters.  I added a doily and some pearls to the butterflies.  Butterfly Girl is not in stock right now but I'm sure Funky Kits will have her back in stock soon.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Crafting For All Seasons Challenge 33  -  Bright Colors
Fab n Funky Challenge 133  -  Use pearls or rhinestones
Oldie But A Goodie Challenge  -  Friends (my stamp is old)
Pinspirational Challenge 19
Sassy Cheryl's Show Me #85


Stamp:  Sugar Nellie - Butterfly Girl
Paper:  Pebbles - Sunny Side; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, doily, pearls, CC Cutters - butterfly border and corner banner dies

School Days

Hello sweet friends.  Today over on the All That Scraps Blog the design team is sharing some new projects using the stamps and cutters from the August release.

This little cutie is School Hansel and the pencils he's sitting on is from the School Logos stamp set.  He's colored with copics and colored pencils.  The apple and corner banner are from new CC Cutter dies.  I stamped my grandson's name, Zack, on the banner.  He starts first grade in a couple of weeks.  I'll write a special message in the card and give it to him the day before school starts.  He loves receiving my handmade cards and has actually saved every card I've made for him.  Sweet, huh?  He's my little sweetie pie ;)

Be sure to stop by the All That Scraps Blog to see the amazing inspiration by the rest of the design team.  

Thank you for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Celebrate The Occasion Challenge 74  -  Back To School
Creative Inspirations Challenge 175  -  Anything Goes
Paper Pretties Wednesday Challenge 218  -  Back To School
Sassy Cheryl's Challenge 127  -  All About The Boys

Stamps:  CC Designs - School Hansel and School Logos
Paper:  Fancy Pants - Off to School; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, EK Success border punch, twine, CC Cutters - apple and corner banners 

 

Fashionista Guest Designer

Happy Monday to all of you!  Today I'm a guest designer over on the Fashionista Challenge Blog.  Their challenge is to make a card for a birthday or a baby, so I decided to make a birthday card.

This little sweetie is Being Cute Is What I Do by My Favorite Things.  She's colored with copics and colored pencils.  I paper pieced her outfit and shaded it with pencils.  I used the Notched Tag Die from MFT to stamp my sentiment and added a flower I made using the MFT Fringed Perennial die.  The sketch that I followed is the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge 164.  I'm a big fan of Karen's sketches but I think this has to be one of my favorites! 

Here's a picture with the tag removed.  This sentiment is by Inkadinkado and I think it's adorable.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
2 Sisters Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion Challenge 122  -  Anything Goes
Hooked on Craft Challenge 23  -  Let's Celebrate
Love To Create Challenge 27  -  Punches & Dies
No Matter Which Challenge #1  -  AnythingGoes
PaperPlay Challenge Week 31  -  Layer It Up
Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge 164
Wags n Whiskers Challenge 85  -  Birthdays

Stamps:  My Favorite Things - Being Cute Is What I Do; Inkadinkado - sentiment
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Dolled Up; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, pearls, MFT Notched Tag and Fringed Perennial dies    

Sugar Nellie's "Under The Sea" Blog Hop & Release

Hello sweet friends.  Today we share the last little mermaid of the new release and I know you're going to love her.

If you arrived from the lovely Marianne's blog then you are in the right spot.  If not then you may want to hop over to the Sugar Nellie Blog to start at the beginning.

So our last little sweetie is . . .

Water Lily

Isn't she a beautiful little mermaid?  Looks likes she's dreaming about something - or someone - very special ;)  I've colored her with copics and colored pencils and then added some Glamour Dust for some sparkle. 

Your next stop is sweet Lisa's blog.  If you get lost along the way you can always hop over to the Sugar Nellie Blog to find the hop order.  Don't forget to leave comments at each stop so you can have a chance a winning a prize!  All of these stamps are available now over at Funky Kits.

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you enjoy the rest of the hop.

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  Sugar Nellie - Water Lily ; CC Designs - Beach Logos
Paper:  Stamping Up; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, pearls, Prima flower, CC Cutter - ticket die; MFT Die - Fancy Flourish   

Birthday Candy Winner

I want to thank you for the birthday wishes you left for me.  I always enjoy reading your comments, they mean so much to me.  I used random.org and the winner is . . .

#40 - Sandra H

Congratulations Sandra.  Please contact me in the email listed in my sidebar so I can get your ATS Gift Certificate to you.

I hope you all have a great day!

Hugs, Anita

All That Scraps August Preview - Day 4

( ** Please scroll down for the Sugar Nellie Blog Hop ** )

Hello everyone.  Today I have a new image to share from the All That Scraps August release.  This cute witch is Witchy Willow, a Mashi's Muffins stamp. 

Now, this is my kind of witch - a sweet one!  Looks like she's having a grand time riding around on her broom, doesn't it?  She's colored with copics and colored pencils.  My card is a tent card and I got the instructions over at SplitcoastStampers.  The house inside the card was cut using the new House on the Hill die and the pumpkins were cut with the new Pumpkins die. 

All of the August release will be available in the All That Scraps Shop on Thursday, August 2 at 9 pm CST.  Be sure to stop by the All That Scraps Blog to check out the amazing work by the rest of the DT!

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  CC Designs - Witchy Willow
Paper:  Canvas Corp - Kraft Spooky Word and Black & Kraft Mini Dot
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, CC Cutter - House on the Hill, CC Cutter - Pumpkins, nestabilities

Sugar Nellie's "Under the Sea" Blog Hop - Day 3

Hello everyone.  It sounds like all of you love the new mermaids as much as we do!  We have another sweet mermaid to share with you today. 

If you arrived from lovely Marianne's blog then you are in the right place.  If not, please hop over to the Sugar Nellie Blog to start at the beginning.


This little cutie is . . .

AquaMarina

Isn't she adorable?  Looks like she's doing a little mermaid dance, doesn't it?  I've colored her with copics and colored pencils and then added some Glamour Dust to give her just a tiny touch of sparkle. 

Your next stop is sweet Lisa's blog.  If you happen to get lost along the way, you can always hop back over to the Sugar Nellie Blog for the list of blog stops.  Be sure to leave comments at each stop because there are prizes to be won.  All of the new images will be available at Funky Kits on Friday, August 3, 10 am GMT.

Thanks for stopping by.  Enjoy the hop!

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  Sugar Nellie - AquaMarina; CC Designs - Beach Logos
Paper:  Echo Park - Splash; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, pearls, Glamour Dust, CC Cutters - Olive Branch, Starfish & Shell