Keeping Christmas - Jingle All The Way

Welcome to the Keeping Christmas Inspiration Hop!  If you are looking for some inspiration for Christmas cards, you have come to the right place.  Our team has decided to do a monthly Keeping Christmas Inspiration Hop! We will be sharing Christmas creations on the 25th of each month.

The whole idea is to have some Christmas cards and projects in our stash all ready to go for December 2018!

I stamped an adorable reindeer from The Greeting Farm's Dashing clear stamp set and colored it with my copics.  All the images in this set would work perfectly for making quick and easy Christmas cards!  I sponged some Peacock Feathers distress ink onto a cardstock panel that I diecut using both a stitched rectangle die and My Favorite Things' Stitched Scallop Basic Edges Die-namics.  I diecut the deer and adhered it to the cardbase using foam tape.  I used a black glaze pen on the deer's eyes and nose and then finished my card by wrapping some baker's twine around the top and tying a bow.

 

Copics Used:

Deer - E31, E30, E50, R20, E02, E11, E00

Scarf - YG17, YG03, YG01

 

Please hop along and be sure to visit each of the blogs.  There's lots of inspiration and ideas to get your creative juices flowing!

 

 Kelly Lunceford

 

Lesley Croghan

Anita Madden (You are here)

Broni Holcombe

Claire Broadwater

Julee Tilman

Kim Heggins

Lori Tecler

Nance Salkeld

Nina Forsyth

Vicki Finger

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

Hugs, Anita

 

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Dashing

Paper:  Pink & Main; Neenah

Other:  Copics, black glaze pen, baker's twine

Sending Hugs Your Way

Hello everyone!  Today I'm sharing a card that I posted over on The Greeting Farm Blog.

These adorable bunnies are from the Enjoy stamp set.  Although they are perfect for Easter cards, they also work great for making other kinds of cards.  I love being able to use my stamps for a variety of occasions.  I used some designer paper for both the sky and the grass.  I added some diecut trees and a fence to create a scene.  I colored the bunnies with copics and then diecut them using the coordinating Enjoy Die Cuts.

Copics Used:

Bunnies - E31, E30, E50, R20, C1, R02, R11, R00

Carrot - YR18, YR14, YR12, G28, G24, G21

Heart - RV66, RV55, RV63, RV52

Bowties - BG09, BG05, BG01, B000 and YG17, YG03, YG01

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

Hugs, Anita
  

The Greeting Farm - March Release & Blog Hop

It’s the 15th, and that means the new MARCH Stamps are NOW available for purchase in The Greeting Farm Store.  This month we took you to the land of fairies with Fairy Happy and Fairy Garden. And who could pass up cute, adorable bunnies from the Enjoy set. Then of course, you gotta be able to rock out from time-to-time with the fabulous Rockstar Anya 2. All of the new stamps are perfect for your cards, journals/planners, gift packages, and scrapbook layouts. 

I used the Fairy Happy stamps to make my card.  I colored these sweet little fairies with copics and then diecut them using the coordinating dies.  I used a white diecut frame and sponged distress inks in the windows of the frame.  I adhered the fairies with foam tape.  I added some Glamour Dust to the fairies' wings and also added a few sequins for some extra sparkle.

To celebrate we are having a BLOG HOP, where one lucky fan will take home all 4 sets!!  Pretty awesome!  Be sure to leave a comment on each designer’s blog, and then head back to The Greeting Farm Blog to let us know you completed the hop.
You have until Sunday, March 18th at 12pm CST to leave your comments.  We will announce the random winner next week.

 TGF Design Team:
 

AMY

ANITA  (You are here)

CYNTHIA

JESSIE

MARTHA

STEPHANIE

THE GREETING FARM BLOG 

Don’t forget you must leave a comment on each Designer's Blog to be eligible for the prize drawing. It's a short hop so it's definitely worth playing along! And if you can't wait for the hop to be over, you can purchase these stamps now along with their coordinating dies HERE.

We will have more cards featuring the new stamps from our DT Leaders starting the 16th so be sure to stop back by to see more inspiration.

Happy Hopping!

 

Anita

The Greeting Farm - March Previews Day 3

Hello and welcome to Day 3 of The Greeting Farm previews of the March release!  Today I'm sharing the new "Rockstar Anya 2" stamp set!

Isn't she amazing?  I LOVE her!  I colored her with copics and then cut her out.  I sponged some distress oxide inks onto Bristol card, spattered some water and then stamped the sentiment once it was dry.  I decided to make a shaker card with this cutie so she would have lots of sparkle behind her! 

Copics Used:

Skin - E13, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20

Hair - RV66, RV55, RV63, RV52

Outfit - BG18, BG57, BG53, BG11

Boots - C7, C5, C3, C1

Guitar - YR18, YR14, YR12, C1

Don't forget that our blog hop is tomorrow, March 15th so be sure to join us!  In the meantime, stop by The Greeting Farm Blog to see what the rest of our amazing team made with this sweet little rockstar!

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Rockstar Anya 2
Paper:  Neenah; Bristol card
Other:  Copics, distress oxide inks, acetate, sequins

 

The Greeting Farm - March Previews Day 2

Hello and welcome to Day 2 of The Greeting Farm previews of the March release!  Today I'm sharing the new "Enjoy" stamp set!

This stamp set has four of the most adorable little bunnies.  It's perfect for Easter cards but also works great for any occasion!  I colored the bunnies with copics and then diecut them with the coordinating dies.  I stenciled some pastel clouds using distress inks and also sponged a small hill and a diecut sun.  I added a white frame around the scene and then adhered the bunnies and sun with foam tape for dimension.  

Please stop back tomorrow for our last day of previews, and join us on March 15th for our blog hop!  In the meantime, stop by the Greeting Farm Blog to see what the rest of our amazing team made with this adorable set!

Thanks for stopping by.
   
Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Enjoy
Paper:  Neenah
Other:  Copics, Distress Inks, Cloud Stencil, Scallop Frame Die, Sun Die, Hill Die 

The Greeting Farm - March Previews Day 1

Hello and welcome to Day 1 of The Greeting Farm previews of the March release!  Today I'm sharing the new "Fairy Garden" stamp set!

Isn't this little fairy garden too adorable?  I think it's just the sweetest thing I've seen in ages!  I have so many friends that are into fairy gardens so I can see this stamp set getting lots of use!  I colored everything with copics and then diecut them using the coordinating dies.  I stenciled some clouds with distress ink and then used my copic markers to create the ground and the blades of grass.  I adhered the fairy garden, welcome flag, and fairy with foam tape. 

I hope you stop back tomorrow for our second day of previews.  In the meantime, stop by The Greeting Farm Blog to see what the rest of our amazing team made with this adorable set!

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Fairy Garden
Paper:  Neenah
Other:  Copics, Distress Ink, cloud stencil

You Are Simply Wonderful

Good morning!  Today I'm sharing a card featuring an adorable stamp from Gerda Steiner Designs.

I used one of the adorable bunnies from the Happy Hoppy stamp set.  There are several sweet little bunnies in this set, along with some fabulous sentiments.  I colored the bunny and hearts with copics and then diecut them the coordinating dies.  I used distress inks and a cloud stencil to create the base of my card.  Then I adhered the bunny, hearts, and sun diecut with foam tape for dimension.

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

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in the following challenge:
Gerda Steiner Designs  -  Share Your Design Challenge

Stamp:  Gerda Steiner Designs - Happy Hoppy
Paper:  Neenah
Other:  Copics, Distress Inks, Lawn Fawn sun die, My Favorite Things cloud stencil, black glaze pen 

Carry An Umbrella

Good morning!  Today I'm sharing a card featuring an adorable stamp from Craftin Desert Divas.

I fell in love with this cute Rainbows & Sunshine stamp set when it was released last year but never had much of a chance to play with it till now.  I started by diecutting a piece of Bristol card using a stitched rectangle die.  I used a Versamark inkpad and white heat-embossed umbrellas on the Bristol card.  Next, I sponged on Distress Oxide Inks and then wiped over the embossed areas with a clean cloth to remove the excess ink.  I stamped one of the adorable girls from the set and diecut it using a stitched circle die.  I colored the image with copics and then adhered the circle to the card base using foam tape.  I also sponged the sentiment flag with Distress Oxide Inks and then stamped one of the sentiments from the stamp set.  I added a few sequins to give my card a touch of sparkle. 

Copics Used:

Skin - E13, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20

Hair - C7, C5, C3, C1

Pink - RV55, RV63, RV52

Orange - YR18, YR14, YR12

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Craftin Desert Divas - Rainbows & Sunshine
Paper:  Bristol; Neenah
Other:  Copics, Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangle Die, My Favorite Things Stitched Circle Die, My Favorite Things Layered Flag Die, white embossing powder, sequins

Paper Nest Dolls Guest

Good morning!  Today I'm sharing two cards from the new Paper Nest Dolls digi release.  

This sweet image is Baby Words.  I colored the image with copics and then diecut it using stitched square dies.  I added a few sequins for embellishment.

Copics Used:

Bunny - YR23, YR21, YR20, BG15, BG13, BG11

Letters - R85, R83, R81

Bottle - B000, BG15, BG13, BG11, E01, E00

Pacifier - BG15, BG13, BG11, E01, E00, E000

Horse - E44, E43, E42, E41, BG15, BG13, BG11, R85, R83, R81

 

 

 

 

This adorable image is Welcome Wagon.  I colored the image with copics and then diecut it using stitched rectangle dies.  I used a Wink of Stella clear glitter penonthe balloon and then added Nuvo Crystal Glaze.

 

Copics Used:

Elephant - W2, W1, W0, E00, E000, E0000, R30

Blue - B34, B32, B41

Green - YG17, YG03, YG01

Bear - E31, E30, E50

Duck - Y15, Y13, Y11, YR04

Wagon - E27, E25, E23

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

 

Hugs, Anita

Sassy Cheryl's March Release - Day 4

Good morning!  Today is the last day of previews of Sassy Cheryl's March Release.

This adorable image is Take A Chance.  Cheryl is offering a savings on this digital image from 9 AM today until 9 AM tomorrow.  If you want to save $1.00 today head over to the shop and be sure to use the code CHANCE when checking out!  I colored the image with copics and then stenciled some clouds for the background.  I diecut the image with a stitched rectangle die. 

Copics Used:

Skin - E13, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20

Hair - E47, E44, E43, E42, E41

Red - R37,R35, R32

Blue - BG05, BG01, B000

Yellow - Y18, Y15, Y13, Y11

Orange - YR18, YR14, YR12

Green - YG03, YG01

Suitcase - E27, E25, E23

Gray - C5, C3, C1

Grass - G46,G43, G40

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita