Keeping Christmas Inspiration Hop

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 used the adorable Love Cynthia stamp set called Happy Holidays.  I stamped the image on Neenah cardstock, colored her with copics, and then fussy cut the image.  I cut a strip of Bristol card and stamped snowflakes using the Flurries stamp set from Pink & Main.  I heat embossed the snowflakes with WOW gold embossing powder.  Next, I sponged Peacock Feather Distress Oxide ink over the Bristol and flicked on some water spots.  I used foam tape to place the little snowgirl onto a vellum circle and then adhered her to my cardbase.  I added a few gold sequins for some extra sparkle.   I used a black glaze pen on the girl's eyes, and on the snowman's eyes and buttons.

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E44, E43, E42, E41

Snow Outfit - C3, C1, R20, R00, YR04

Hat - R59, R37, R35, R24

Scarf - BG09, BG05, BG01

Branches - E25, E23, E21

Shoes - N8, N6 

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

  

Anita Madden  (you are here)

 

Broni Holcombe (out this month)

 

Claire Broadwater

 

Julee Tilman

 

Kim Heggins

 

Lori Tecler

 

Nance Salkeld

 

Nina Forsyth

 

Rachel Bergfeld

 

Vicki Finger

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Enjoy the hop!

 

Hugs, Anita

 

Stamps:  Love Cynthia - Happy Holidays; Pink & Main - Flurries

Paper:  Neenah; Bristol

Other:  Copics, Distress ink, WOW gold embossing powder, black glaze pen, sequins

Stamptember with The Greeting Farm

Hello everyone!  Today I'm sharing a stamp set that was created exclusively for the Stamptember collaboration with Simon Says Stamp! 

These sweet images are from the Winter Is Here stamp set.  I colored everything with copics and then cut them out.  I added some Nuvo Crystal Glaze to the star and lights on the Christmas tree and I used a black glaze pen on the little boy's jacket.  I diecut the snowbank and then used a stencil to add some layers of snow with distress inks.  I also used distress inks to create the night sky, and then added flicks of white paint to create a light snowfall. 

These stamps and dies will only be available while supplies last.  Once they're gone they won't be restocked so hurry over to Simon Says Stamp to order yours now.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Sunny Studio Stamps - Fall Kiddos

Hello everyone!  I did some guest designing for Sunny Studio Stamps last month, using the adorable Fall Kiddos Stamps and dies.  I had my post written and thought it was scheduled to post while I was away on vacation.  I'm not sure what I did wrong but it never posted and I just realized I had never shared my cards on here.  So, better late than never lol!  

I colored all the images with copics and then diecut them using the coordinating Fall Kiddos Dies.  The diagonal-striped paper is from the Dots & Stripes Jewel Tones 6x6 paper pad - I love the colors and patterns in this collection!  I diecut a piece of Bristol card and applied distress oxide inks in Spiced Marmalade and Fossilized Amber.  I adhered the images and the sentiment tag with foam tape.    

 

I used a piece of diagonal-striped paper from the Dots & Stripes Jewel Tones 6x6 paper pad on this card also.  I diecut a rectangle of Bristol and sponged various distress inks to create a background of fall colors.  I colored all the images with copics and then diecut them using the coordinating dies.  I added white polka-dots to the girl's dress with a white gel pen.  I adhered the images with foam tape and added a few enamel dots to finish my card.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you have an amazing week!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Sunny Studio Stamps - Fall Kiddos
Paper:  Neenah, Bristol, Sunny Studio Stamps - Dots & Stripes Jewel Tones
Other:  Copics, distress inks, white gel pen, black glaze pen

The Greeting Farm - September Release & Blog Hop

It’s the 15th, and that means the 4 new SEPTEMBER Stamps are NOW available for purchase in The Greeting Farm Store! Our first set, COZY FOR YOU will give you warm, fuzzy feelings, and remind you of things that make the holidays special. Our second set called BREW IT ANYA features a big Anya holding some coffee, and it looks like you all love her a latte. The next set, TRICK OR TREAT 2, is perfect for Halloween and would make awesome birthday cards! And, the last big Anya set called SMILE ANYA just oozes happiness.

 

I used the Cozy With You stamp set and coordinating dies for today's card.  I colored the images with copics and then used the coordinating dies to diecut the images.  I sponged Cracked Pistachio distress ink on Bristol card, splattered it with water droplets, and then dried them with a paper towel.  I adhered the adorable Christmas images with foam tape. 

 

To celebrate we are having a short BLOG HOP, where one lucky fan will take home all 4 sets!! 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 SEPTEMBER 18th at 12pm CST/1pm EST to leave your comments. We will announce the random winner later in the week.

TGF Design Team:

 

AMY

 

ANITA  (You are here)

 

CYNTHIA

 

JESSIE

 

MARTHA

 

STEPHANIE

 

THE GREETING FARM BLOG

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

We will have more cards featuring the new stamps from our Design Team Leaders starting the 17th so be sure to stop back by The Greeting Farm Blog to see more inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by!  Happy Hopping!

 

Hugs, Anita

The Greeting Farm - September Previews Day 4

Hello and welcome to the final day of The Greeting Farm previews of the September release!  Today I'm sharing a card that features the new Smile Anya stamp set!

I started my card by heat-embossing the smiley-face flower image with white embossing powder, then I sponged distress inks over the cardbase.  I colored Smile Anya with copics and cut her out.  I used foam tape to adhere her to the card.   

Copics Used: 

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

Hair - 100, C7, C5, C3

Dress - R89, R85, R83, R81, BG09, BG05, BG01, B000

Flowers - Y18, Y15, Y13, YR07, YR04, YR02, YR00

Boots - C7, C5, C3

Be sure to stop back tomorrow for our Blog Hop!  In the meantime, visit The Greeting Farm Blog to see what the rest of the amazing team made with the Smile Anya stamp set.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

The Greeting Farm - September Previews Day 3

Hello and welcome to Day 3 of The Greeting Farm previews of the September release!  Today I'm sharing a card that features the new Trick or Treat 2 stamp set!  

Eek!  There are lots of sweet Halloween kiddies included in this set.  I can't wait to make more Halloween cards with this stamp set.  I colored the mermaid and unicorn with copics and diecut them using the coordinating dies.  I used a cloud stencil along with distress inks to create the colorful clouds on my cardbase.  Next, I added a diecut tree and ghost, along with a few bats. 

Copics Used:

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

Mermaid Hair - E47, E25, E23, E21

Mermaid - BG09, BG05, BG01, B000

Star - Y38, Y18, Y15, Y13

Shell - YR18, YR14, YR12

Unicorn Body - C3, C1

Unicorn Feet - 100, C7, C5

Unicorn Hair, Tail, and Horn - YR18, YR14, YR12, R66, R55, R63, R52, V09, V17,V15, V12, BG09, BG05, BG01, B000, YG03, YG01

Be sure to stop back tomorrow for our final day of previews.  Meanwhile, please stop by The Greeting Farm Blog to see what the rest of the amazing team made with this adorable stamp.

Thanks for stopping by. 

Hugs, Anita

The Greeting Farm - September Previews Day 2

Hello and welcome to Day 2 of previews of The Greeting Farm September release!  Today I'm sharing the new Brew It Anya stamp set!

I adore this sweet Anya!  Her outfit is so cute and I love the little bear barrette in her hair.  I colored her with copics and paired her with some pretty fall papers. 

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E47, E25, E23, E21

Sweater and Barrette - BG78, BG75, BG72, BG10

Coffee Cup - C3, C1, YG67, YG63, G40

Scarf and Skirt - YR18, YR14, YR12, YR00

Purse and Boots - E44, E43, E42, E41

Please stop by tomorrow for our third day of previews.  Meanwhile, be sure to stop by The Greeting Farm Blog to see what the rest of the amazing team made with this adorable stamp.

Thanks for stopping by. 

Hugs, Anita

 

The Greeting Farm - September Previews Day 1

Hello and welcome to Day 1 of The Greeting Farm previews of the September release!  Today I'm sharing a card that features the new Cozy With You stamp set!

Isn't this kiddo with his cuppa hot chocolate absolutely adorable? There are lots of other cute images included in this set, along with some fabulous sentiments.  I know you're going to want to add this set to your list of Christmas stamp must-haves!  The sweet candy cane and heart stamps are included in this stamp set.  I stamped them onto my kraft card base with Versamark ink and then heat embossed them with white embossing powder.  I used my colored pencils to color the candy canes and hearts.  I colored the little guy with my copics and diecut him with the coordinating die.  I stamped one of the sentiments from the set and diecut it with an oval die, along with the red mat.

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E44, E43, E42, E41

Shirt - B97, B95, B93, B91

Scarf - YG17, YG03, YG01

Pants - C7, C5, C3

Shoes - 100

Cup - R37, R35, R32

I hope you stop back tomorrow for our second day of previews.  Meanwhile, be sure to stop by The Greeting Farm Blog to see what the rest of the amazing team made with this adorable stamp.

Thanks for stopping by. 

Hugs, Anita