Sugar Nellie's Winter Wonders Launch Day Blog Hop

Good morning everyone!  I hope you're enjoying our "Winter Wonders" Blog Hop today. 

If you arrived here from the lovely Fiona's blog, then you are in the right place.  If not then you may want to hop over to the Sugar Nellie Blog to start at the beginning.  So have you picked a favorite yet?  Well, I'm sharing an image you haven't seen yet ...

Santa's Helpers

 

 

Isn't this image adorable?  I love all the little bunnies that are helping Santa sort through the presents!  OK, I know you're anxious to continue on with the hop so if you want to know any details about my card you can read the small print at the end of my post.  Be sure to leave comments at each stop along the way so you're eligible to win some yummy candy.  If you get lost along the way, you can always hop over to the Sugar Nellie Blog to find the full list.  OK, your next stop is the fabulous Jennifer and I know you're going to love visiting her blog.  You can find all the wonderful Winter Wonders images over Funky Kits now! 

 

Thank you so much for hopping with us today.  Enjoy the rest of the hop!

 

Hugs, Anita

 

Stamps:  Sugar Nellie - Santa's Helpers; PTI - sentiment; Pink Gem - Santa postcard

Paper:  Simple Stories - Handmade Holiday; Bazzill

Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Glamour Dust, Glossy Accents, Liquid Applique, MFT Dienamics - snowflakes, MS tag punch, floss, ribbon, pearls

A Sneak Peek ...

The next launch of Sugar Nellie Christmas images ... I hope to see you tomorrow at 10 am UK (5 am EST).

Hugs, Anita

Feel Better

Happy Thursday friends.  I hope you're having a fabulous week so far.  Only one more day till the weekend ... yay!!!  The card I'm sharing today is one that I made for a magazine publication quite a while back.  The magazine never got published and I forgot that I hadn't shared this card on my blog.  I love this sweet image so I thought I would post it today :)

The image is By LORi Designs' Puddle Jumper Ella's Umbrella - isn't she a cutie?  I colored her with distress inks.  I love coloring with my distress inks but I'm so slow at coloring with them that I don't use them very often :(  I added some clouds, a bow, and a few buttons.  Well, this has made me want to pull out my DIs so I think I'll go have a look around my work desk to see what's calling my name next lol!  

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  By LORi Designs - Puddle Jumper Ella's Umbrella; My Favorite Things - sentiment
Paper:  Bella Blvd - Baby Boy; Bazzill; watercolor paper
Other:  Distress Inks, ribbon, buttons, floss, Glossy Accents, MFT Dienamics - clouds, Nestabilities 

Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble

Happy Wednesday!  Well, I have another Halloween card to share today and this card was even easier than the one I shared yesterday.

OK, look closely ... no coloring!  Eek!  Can you believe it?  I don't often make cards that have no coloring whatsoever.  But I'm trying to work outside my comfort zone a little :)  I've used the CC Designs Little Blue Button Boo-tiful Sentiments stamp set for my card and cut the sentiment out with my nestabilities.  My papers are Doodlebug and they're left over from last year.  I used the CC Cutters Designs Midnights Magic Potion Dies and then added a few Doodlebug Design sprinkles.  

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

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Challenges 4 Everybody #27  -  Anything Goes
Crafting By Design Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Eureka Challenge #54  -  Be Sentimental
Party Time Tuesday Challenge 135  -  Anything Goes


Stamp:  CC Designs Little Blue Button Boo-tiful Sentiments
Paper:  Doodlebug Designs - Haunted Manor; Bazzill
Other:  CC Designs Cutters Midnights Magic Potion Dies, Nestabilities, ribbon, Doodlebug Design Sprinkles    

Inspiration Tuesday at BLD

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Hello sweet friends.  Today is inspiration Tuesday over on the By LORi Designs Blog so I have a new card to share with you.

I have been trying to build up my stash of Halloween cards so I used Pedal Pusher Ghost Girl on my card today.  I know some of you don't make many Halloween cards but I love making them!  Halloween is my daughter's birthday so that is one of my favorite days of the year.  I also love decorating for Halloween - lots and lots of Halloween goodies :)  Anyway, I colored my image with copics and colored pencils and added a bit of Star Dust Stickles to the candy pieces.  I also added some polka dots to her hair bow with white acrylic paint.  If you need to make some fast and easy Halloween cards then be sure to pick up this image ... there's really not much coloring involved so this card didn't take long at all.  I used a Martha Stewart punch for the spiderweb border and then added a bow.  Be sure to stop by the By LORi Designs Blog to see what the rest of the team is sharing today.  

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
2 Creative Chicks Challenge 5  -  Anything Goes For Kids
Cutie Pie Challenge 51  -  Anything Goes
QKR Stampede Challenge 53  -  Anything Goes

Stamps:  By LORi Designs - Pedal Pusher Ghost Girl; CC Designs Little Blue Button Boo-tiful Sentiments
Paper:  Neenah; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Star Dust Stickles, MS spiderweb border punch, ribbon, acrylic paint   

TGF's Garden Variety Tuesday Challenge

Good morning everyone.  Today we have a new Garden Variety Tuesday Challenge over on the Greeting Farm Blog.  This week was our lovely Maria Therese's  turn to choose the theme and she chose "layers".  She wants to see you use 3 or more layers on your projects.  

I used the lovely Frou Frou Birthday on my card.  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and used some Star Dust Stickles on the packages and the little flower on her dress.  I added a banner with some punched flowers and pearls.  Be sure to stop by the Greeting Farm Blog to see what the rest of the DT made for our new challenge! 

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Creative Creations Challenge 17  -  Bingo  (sentiment/image/pearls)
Kitty Bee Designs Aloha Friday Challenge 6  -  Birthday
One Crazy Stamper August Challenge  -  Birthday

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Frou Frou Birthday
Paper:  My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline - Howdy Doody; Kraft
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Star Dust Stickles, Nestabilities, DD Designs Cutters Corner Banner Die, EK Success flower punch, pearls 

The Greeting Farm's September Previews

Happy Monday everyone!  Today we're sharing some sneak peeks of the fabulous September release over on the Greeting Farm Blog.

 

This new stamp set is Picture Perfect.  This set includes Anya, Ian, and the sentiment ... aren't they adorable?  I love them!  They coordinate perfectly with TGF's Film and Polaroid Die.  I colored them with copics and colored pencils.  Be sure to stop by the Greeting Farm Blog to see what the rest of this amazing DT is sharing today.  While you're there, be sure to enter your name to win some yummy new rubber :)

Thank you so much for stopping by.  

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  The Greeting Farm - Picture Perfect
Paper:  Simple Stories - Say Cheese; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glossy Accents, TGF Film & Polaroid Die, TGF Delicate Words Die, brads, ribbon
 

Holiday Greetings

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Well, I have made another Christmas card.  I posted one a couple of weeks ago and realized it was my first holiday card for this year.  I am way behind so I thought I'd get one more done and added to my stash.

This lovely fairy is Titania.  Of course you don't have to wait until Christmas to use this image.  She would make a perfect birthday card or a card for other occasions too.  I colored her with copics and colored pencils.  I applied lots of Glamour Dust.  I'm sure whoever receives this card will be seeing glitter for many months lol!  I also used some Liquid Pearls around the image and Glossy Accents on the jingle bells.  I added some lace and a lace flower with a pearl brad.  The hanging snowflake is from a Memory Box die and the sentiment is from Papertrey Ink.  You can find lots of gorgeous Sugar Nellie fairies over at Funky Kits. 


Thank you so much for stopping by.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
  
Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Color Me Creative Challenge 75  -  Anything Goes
Come and Get It Challenge  -  Things With Wings
Crafter's Cafe Challenge 25  -  Bling and Sparkly Things
Lexi's Creations Challenge 97  -  Sparkle and Shine
Sweet Stamps Challenge 131  -  Anything Goes

Stamps:  Sugar Nellie - Titania; PTI - sentiment
Paper:  Fancy Pants - Winterland; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran C' dache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, Liquid Pearls, Memory Box - Precious Snowflakes, lace, pearls  

Got Treats?

Wow, I can't believe it's already Friday.  Don't get me wrong ... I'm not complaining.  I just can't believe this week is already over.  I hope the weekend doesn't pass so quickly lol!  So anyway, we're sharing new reviews of the August stamps over on the CC Designs Blog today.

I used Monkey Feet's Smell My Feet on today's card.  I colored these two BFFs with copics and colored pencils and then used some Star Dust Stickles on the stars and candy.  I used the CC Designs Cutter Curly Q Border Die.  The sentiment is Little Blue Button's Boo-tiful Sentiments and I used the Say What? Die to cut out the sentiment.  I added some ribbon and a little ghost charm that I tied on with some floss.  Be sure to stop by the CC Designs Blog to see what the rest of the DT is sharing today.  

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
2 Creative Chicks Challenge 5  -  Anything Goes For Kids
Aud Sentiments Challenge 87  -  Anything But a Birthday Card
Bunny Zoe's August Challenge  -  Bingo  (ribbon, sparkle, charm)
C...is for Challenge #4  -  Animal
Crafty Ribbons Challenge 58  -  Anything Goes
Creative Corner Challenge  -  Cute Critters
The Crazy Challenge 152  -  Animals
The Southern Girls Challenge  -  The Warm Fuzzies


Stamps:  CC Designs - Monkey Feet Smell My Feet; Little Blue Buttons - Boo-tiful Sentiments
Paper:  Doodlebug Design; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d' Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Star Dust Stickles, Glossy Accents, seam binding, floss, charm     

School Time

Good morning everyone.  Well, this week seems to be flying by and we're already halfway to the weekend ... yeah!  It's that time of year where all the kiddos are heading back to school and the mothers are celebrating lol.  I made my grandson a "going back to school" card and thought I'd post it here on my blog.

I used this adorable By LORi Designs' Puddle Jumper School Time Scotty.  Isn't he handsome?  I sure hope my grandson doesn't have so many books that he needs a wagon :)  I colored Scotty with copics and colored pencils and applied some Glossy Accents on the apple to give it some shine.  The papers are by My Mind's Eye and I cut the A+ from a piece of the dp, matted it, and popped it up on some foam tabs for dimension.  I just picked up these mini rulers at my local HL the other day so I added a ruler for an embellie.  Be sure to stop by the By LORi Designs Digital Stamp shop ... you'll find all sorts of adorable designs to choose from.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Crafty Sentiments Challenge  -  Colorful
Creatalicious Challenge #54  -  For The Boys
Cutie Pie Challenge #51  -  Anything Goes
Inky Impressions Challenge 122  -  Masculine
Party Time Tuesday Challenge 134  -  Color/Picture Challenge
Shopping Our Stash Challenge 115  -  Oldest Hardware (brads)
Simon Says Stamp Challenge  -  Back To School
Stamp n Doodle Challenge  -  Yee Ha!  It's Gingham Time

Stamp:  By LORi Designs - Puddle Jumper School Time Scotty
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - School Daze; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, Nestabilities, wood ruler, brads 

Howdy!

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Hello again friends.  It's Tuesday so that means we have a new inspiration post over on the By LORi Designs Blog.

I used this sweet Puddle Jumper Cowboy McCoy and colored him with copics and colored pencils.  I paper-pieced his hat and added some jute ribbon for a rustic look.  It seems like I have lots of this wood-grained paper left in my 6x6 pads and thought it would be perfect for this little cowboy :)  My only other embellishments are some diecut stars.  I think this will be a perfect card to send to my grandson just to say "howdy"!

Be sure to stop by the By LORi Designs Blog to see what the rest of the dt created for the inspiration post.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
2 Creative Chicks Challenge  -  Anything Goes for Kids
Crafty Ribbons Challenge 57  -  3 of Something (stars)

Stamp:  By LORi Designs - Puddle Jumper Cowboy McCoy
Paper:  My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline - Dolled Up; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Jute Ribbon, My Favorite Things Die-namic Stacking Stars, Glamour Dust
 

Sweet Wishes To A Sweet You



Good morning everyone.  Today we're starting a new Garden Variety Challenge over on the Greeting Farm Blog.  Our lovely Rachel chose our theme this week and she has selected this gorgeous color palette for us to work with: 

I used the Layer Cake Clear Stamp Set for my card today and stamped each of the cake layers with my Versamagic ink pads.  Since this is a clear stamp set it was super easy to line up the cake layers.  I didn't have quite the right shade of green but I'm sure Rachel will forgive me :)  I added some Glamour Dust to the cake platter and the candles for some sparkle.  Be sure to stop by the Greeting Farm Blog to see what the rest of the team created with these beautiful colors! 

 

Thank you for stopping by!

 

Hugs, Anita

 

Stamps:  The Greeting Farm - Layer Cake Clear Stamp Set

Papers:  My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline - Howdy Doody; Bazzill

Other: Glamour Dust, Versamagic inks, ribbon 

 

You're Too Sweet

Happy Monday friends.  I hope you had a wonderful weekend.  Mine was very relaxing and I got a lot of things done at home that I've been putting off for quite awhile.  But because I was so busy the time just flew by ... I'm already looking forward to next weekend lol!

Anyway, I did manage to get a card made using one of The Greeting Farm's new releases this month, Birthday Anya 3.  Isn't she a cutie?  I love her pigtails and she's so easy to color.  I used my usual copics and colored pencils to color her and then added some Glamour Dust to the heart in her hair.  I'm still trying to make myself use up some of the papers I've had in my stash awhile.  This dp is My Mind's Eye Dolled Up, and there's not much left in my 6x6 pad :)  I added some ribbon and a bow and then tied on the sentiment with some floss.  Finally, I added a few punched flowers with pearls. 

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Challenges 4 Everybody Challenge 27 -  Anything Goes
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge 46  -  Sweet Treats
Shopping Our Stash Challenge 114  -  Colors or Woodgrain

Stamps:  The Greeting Farm - Birthday Anya 3; CC Designs - Sweet Summer Sentiments by AmyR Stamps
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Dolled Up; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, pearls, seam binding, EK Success flower punches, Nestabilities

The Best Day

Happy Sunday friends!  Today I have a sweet Sugar Nellie card to share with you.

This adorable image is Golden Nectar from the Return to Fairy Glen collection.  You can find all the fabulous fairies and other Sugar Nellie images over at Funky Kits.  I colored this sweetie with copics and colored pencils and then used some Glamour Dust on her wings.  I also added a bow and little pearls.

Thank you so much for stopping by. 

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Aud Sentiments Challenge 87  -  Anything But a Birthday Card
Challenges 4 Everybody 27  -  Anything Goes
Come and Get It Challenge  -  Things With Wings
Crafting By Design Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Inky Impressions Challenge 121  -  Anything With Wings
Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 160  - Pastel Rainbow

Stamps:  Sugar Nellie - Golden Nectar; CC Designs - Sweet Summer Sentiments by AmyR Stamps
Paper:  We R Memory Keepers - Baby Mine; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, pearls, ribbon

A Retro-Fresh Challenge at TGF

Happy Wednesday everyone!  We're starting a new Retro-Fresh Challenge today over on The Greeting Farm Blog.  For our Retro-Fresh Challenge you must use a TGF stamp that is at least 6 months old and follow the theme for the month.  Our sweet Thanh chose our August theme and she wants to see your birthday creations!   

I used the "O & A - My Favorite Things" for my card today.  I don't see this stamp in the shop so it must be retired.  I colored this little sweetie with copics and colored pencils and used some Glamour Dust on all her stars.  I added a bow and a little heart button to finish my card.  Be sure to stop by the Greeting Farm Blog to see what the rest of the team is sharing!  There's a fabulous prize for the random winner of the challenge so I hope you find some time to play along.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs,  Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Paper Shelter Challenge 124  -  Use That Ribbon
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge 140  -  Lace and/or Ribbon


Stamps:  The Greeting Farm - O&A My Favorite Things; PTI - sentiment
Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Sweet Cakes; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, ribbon, heart button, floss

Smile!

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Hello again!  Today is Tuesday so that means we have a new inspiration post over on the By LORi Design Blog.  

I used this adorable little Puddle Jumper Hadley on my card today.  Isn't she a cutie patoodie?  I colored her with copics and colored pencils.  I used some leftover scraps of paper and added a few buttons.  A very CAS card today that let's the image be the focal point.  Be sure to stop by the By Lori Design Blog to see what the rest of this fabulous DT is sharing today! 

Thank you for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Whimsy Stamps Challenge 62  -  Clean and Simple

Stamps:  BLD - Puddle Jumper Hadley; CC Designs - Sweet Summer Sentiments by AmyR Stamps
Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Fruit Stand; Neenah
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, buttons, floss

Be Happy

Good morning friends!  I apologize for not being around to visit your blogs.  We took a few days off for a family vacation at our favorite lake, but we're back home now.  So I hope to be around to catch up soon :)

Today over on the Greeting Farm Blog we're starting a new Garden Variety Challenge!  Our lovely Jo picked our theme this week and she wants to see you use stickers. 

I used the adorable WS Addy on my card today.  She's colored with copics and colored pencils and then I used some Doodlebug Design dp.  I added some ribbon and buttons.  Now I have to admit that stickers aren't normally something that I have in my stash ... but I did run across a couple of packs of cute stickers by Simply Stories a few weeks ago.  I'm so glad I bought them so I could play along this week.  Anyway, I stamped my sentiment on the ticket sticker to finish off my card.

Be sure to pop over to the Greeting Farm Blog to see the great projects by the rest of the DT!  I hope you play along with us this week for a chance to win some yummy (no-calorie) candy.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Clear It Out Challenge  -  Summer Vacation and Stickers/Rub-Ons
Fab n Funky Challenge 181  -  Anything That Looks Like Summer
Happy Camper Challenge 20  -  Summer
Ribbon Carousel RCC84  -  Summertime Fun
Stamp With Fun Challenge 219  -  Summer

Stamps:  The Greeting Farm - WS Addy (digi); CC Designs - Sweet Summer Sentiment by AmyR Stamps
Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Stars & Stripes; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, buttons, ribbon, Nestabilities, Simple Stories Ticket Sticker 

Blog Candy Winner

Good morning friends.  I'm so sorry I forgot to post the winner of my birthday blog candy yesterday.  Yesterday was my grandson's birthday and with all the celebrating and partying, I just simply forgot.  So, the random winner of the candy is ...

#2     Mojca

 

Congratulations Mojca!  Please email me at the address in my right sidebar and I will make arrangements to have your gift voucher for By LORi Designs sent your way!

Thank you to everyone that took the time to enter.  I hope you all have a great weekend!

Hugs, Anita
 

Sending Happy Thoughts

Happy Friday sweet friends.  I hope you have a fun and crafty weekend to look forward to.  Today is my grandson's 8th birthday so we have a long weekend of family fun planned.  I did want to pop on here and share a Sugar Nellie card that I made this week.

This beautiful image is I Like To Be Pretty and she's part of the new Summer Adorable release.  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and added some Star Dust Stickles to her necklace.  The paper is My Mind's Eye and I've had it in my stash for quite awhile now ... I love the flowers in this pattern paper.  I added some gorgeous lace and a gingham bow.  The vine is a Memory Box die and the flowers are from a punch.  You can find this little sweetie and the rest of the Sugar Nellie images over at Funky Kits.  

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  Sugar Nellie - I Like To Be Pretty;  CC Designs - Sweet Summer Sentiments by AmyR Stamps
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Lost and Found; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Star Dust Stickles, lace, Memory Box Die - Lavish Branch, EK Success flower punch, ribbon, pearls    

Birthday Candy

Happy Birthday to me!  Last month was my birthday and I'm offering a little gift to one of you :) 

The gift is a $20 gift voucher to By LORi Designs Shop ...

If you would like a chance at winning my birthday candy, here's what you need to do:

     I would love it if you became a follower, but only if you enjoy visiting my blog.

     Post a picture of this banner and the title "Anita's Birthday Candy" on the sidebar of your blog, with a link back here.

     Leave a comment below.  No "candy only" blogs  -  they will be removed.

Easy right?  The candy closes August 8, 2013, midnight EST.  I'll announce the random winner on Friday, August 9.   

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Have a Bootiful Day

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Good morning friends.  Today on the CC Designs Blog we're sharing projects made with the new August stamps. 

I used this sweet Swiss Pixie Pumpkin Birgitta ... isn't she adorable?  Looks like she's already dipped into her pumpkin pail and pulled out one of the treats she's collected :)  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and used Glossy Accents on her lollipop.  I used the Tickled Pink Lil Spinks & Spooks Sentiment  to stamp the scary sentiment and spiders.  I used the CC Designs Cutters Curly Q Border and the CC Designs Cutters Corner Banner Die.  The little bats were cut using the CC Designs Cutters Bats Die.  

Be sure to drop by the CC Designs Blog to see what the rest of the DT is sharing today -  I know you won't be disappointed.

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  CC Designs Swiss Pixie Pumpkin Birgitta and Tickled Pink Lil Spinks & Spooks Sentiments
Paper:  Authentique - Enchanted Collection; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, CC Designs Cutters - Curly Q Border Die, Bats Die, Corner Banner Die, Nestabilities     

Holiday Blessings To All

Good morning to all of you!  Today I have a card to share using one of  the new August release stamps by The Greeting Farm.

I would normally have quite a little stash of Christmas cards made by this time of the year ... but this year I have none!  They are some of my favorite cards to make so I'm not sure why I haven't started on them yet.  In any case, I decided to use this Layer Cake Clear Stamp Set for today's card.  Since there was no coloring involved, this card was very fast and easy.  And it made me wonder why I don't make cards like this more often lol!  I simply inked up the different layers of the cake and then I applied some Star Dust Stickles to the heart topper.  My papers are Believe by Bazzill and they're left over from last year.  The sentiment is from the Holiday Blessings Clear Stamp Set.  

Thank you for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  The Greeting Farm - Layer Cake Clear Stamp Set and Holiday Blessings Clear Stamp Set
Paper:  Bazill - Believe; Kraft; Bazzill Red
Other:  Ribbon, button, floss, MFT Dienamics Fishtail Layer Stax, Star Dust Stickles
 

Hello

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Hello everyone!  Today is Tuesday so that means we have a new inspiration post over on the By LORi Designs Blog.  

I hae used this sweet little Puddle Jumper Maxie (Two) on my card today.  Isn't she a cutie?  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and then fussy cut her.  My paper is by Echo Park - love the hot-air balloons!  I added a bow and some buttons to finish my card.  Be sure to stop by the By LORi Designs Blog to see what the rest of this amazing team is sharing today.  I know you'll find tons of inspiration over there!  We also have a By LORi Designs challenge and you can find it here.  There's still plenty of time left to enter our latest challenge so be sure to stop by and check out all the details!

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

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Papertake Weekly Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Shopping Our Stash Challenge 113  -  The Sun, The Moon, and The Sky

Stamp:  By LORi Designs - Puddle Jumper Maxie (Two)
Paper:  Echo Park Paper - Perfect Summer; Simple Stories; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, seam binding, floss, buttons  

GDT over at Creative Creations Challenges

Happy Monday to all of you.  As you may have guessed from the title of my post, I'm a Guest Designer this week over on the Creative Creations Challenges Blog. 


When Katrina contacted me about being a GDT on one of their challenges I was so excited until she told me what their challenge is this week.  It's "monochromatic" ... yikes!  Sorry folks, I don't do monochromatic.  I run and hide when anyone even mentions that word lol!  It seems as though everyone I know loves to color with that technique.  So I decided I needed to give it a try and here's my card.

I used "Troublemaker" by Kenny K - I love this image!  I used my copics (the E's of course) and colored pencils.  I found some pearls and ribbons in brown and added those to my card.  So do I love my card?  No ... but I also don't hate it so that's a good sign :)  Now, be sure to stop by the Creative Creations Challenge Blog to see what their team is sharing with you today.  And thank you, Katrina, for inviting me to play along with your team this week! 

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
ABC Challenge 39  -  Monochromatic
Aud Sentiments Challenge 86  -  Let's Get Flirty
CRAFT Challenge 218  -  Monochromatic
Crafting By Design  -  Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesday Challenge 131  -  Anything Goes
That Craft Place  -  Monochrome

Stamps:  Kenny K - Troublemaker; CC Designs - Sweet Summer Sentiments by AmyR Stamps
Paper:  Fancy Pants; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, nestabilities, ribbons, pearls  

Thank You

Hello friends.  I had this post scheduled for Sunday morning and just realized that Mr Blogger had other plans!  So anyway, here's a sweet little Sugar Nellie card featuring one of the Simply Sassy images called Little Light of Mine.

I colored this sweet image with copics and colored pencils.  I used some of my Maja Designs papers and also added a doily.  The hearts are from a Memory Box Die and I added some ribbon and pearls to finish my card.  You can find this image over at Funky Kits. 

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Cutie Pie Challenge 50  -  Thank You

Stamps:  Sugar Nellie - Little Light of Mine; CC Designs - Sweet Summer Sentiments by AmyR Stamps
Paper:  Maja Designs; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, doily, pearls, ribbon, Memory Box Precious Hearts Die

Happy 5th Birthday TGF!

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Please go here if you would like to enter my blog candy.


Hey, everyone!

 

Today's release is definitely a milestone for The Greeting Farm as it marks our FIFTH birthday!  Happy birthday to us!   

As you've seen from this month's previews, we are going all-out to celebrate with three BIRTHDAY-themed releases and they're all available NOW in the TGF Store!  Whether you want to GO BIG with the new Frou Frou line, classic with Birthday Anya 3, or get 'clearly' creative with the new Birthday cake stackers, there's a little something for everyone this release as we prepare to PARTY!

 

There will be a few birthday surprises on the Farm this month, so stay tuned, but in order to kick start today's party and this month's fab release, we're celebrating with our DT BLOG hop as usual!

I used the adorable Frou Frou Birthday on my card today.  She's colored with copics and colored pencils and I paper-pieced her dress.  I added some Glamour Dust to the hearts on her dress lace and the presents.  I added a small bow and some flowers with pearls to finish my card.
 

There's a LOT to celebrate today, so because we are so excited, we have FIVE prizes for our FIVE years!

 

THREE random digis of choice will be given away for completing the hop today, as well as TWO grand prizes of the ENTIRE AUGUST RELEASE!    

Just be sure to head down this list, and then back to the TGF BLOG letting us know you've finished the hop.  Be sure to leave a comment at each stop along the way.  You have until 11:45pm CST to finish hopping and we'll announce the winners during FFF tomorrow!  WOO HOO!

 

Thank you so much for celebrating TGF's big day with us!  As always, it's because of you that TGF is turning 5 with style and success.   Here's to the next 5!  Thank you, all!

 

TGF Blog

 

Suzanne Bier

 

Rosie Bridges

 

Maria Therese Hatloy

 

Anita Madden  (You are Here)

 

Peggy McCurry

 

Rachel Parys

 

Andrea Rosenstiel

 

Jodi Stanisch

 

Jo Thompson

 

Joni Wilson

 

Thanh Vo

 

Sandie Dunne

 

TGF Blog

 

Have a fabulous day and thank you for hopping with us!

 

Hugs, Anita

 

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Frou Frou Birthday

Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Dolled Up; Bazzill

Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, twill ribbon, EK Success flower punches, pearls

CC Designs August Preview - Day Five

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Good morning everyone!  Today is the last day of previews for the new CC Designs August release. 

Today I'm sharing an image by Roberto's Rascals called All Wrapped Up.  Looks like this little fella and his dog are having a lot of fun with the toilet paper lol!  My spooky spider is from the Halloween Logos rubber stamp set and the bats were cut using the CC Designs Cutters Bats Die.  All of our new images will be available in the shop today at 9 am EST.  Be sure to stop by the CC Designs Blog to see what the rest of the DT is sharing today! 

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  CC Designs Roberto's Rascals - All Wrapped Up and Halloween Logos
Paper:  Authentique - Enchanted; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Martha Stewart spiderweb punch, Nestabilities, ribbon, CC Designs Cutters - Bat Die, Glossy Accents