A Cozy Greeting Farm Release and Blog Hop!

Hello everyone!

November is here and we are bringing you a cozy "Release Day" Blog Hop today with
The Greeting Farm!

Whether you're snuggled up with your honey in your favorite sweater by a fireplace, set out for your favorite coffee shop to visit with Beanie Anya, or snowboarding with Toby Cub -
the theme is COZY and RELAXED this month...
or , perhaps you're preparing something 'cheeky" under the tree for your honey?
It's never too early to start that shopping, right? ;)

Today, however, we want you to sit back, grab a cuppa tea or hot cocoa and enjoy our little DT hop!

Today I used "Toby Snowboarding" on my card...

My boys think that Toby totally ROCKS!!!
My very soon to be 7yo, wants to go and learn how to snowboard so badly! and me, being the Mommy I (usually) am, shivers at the thought of him going down a slippery slope, eeek! LOL!
I used my much loved stack of Echo Park's "Everybody Loves Christmas" again, and the sentiment is from the "Xmas Sweeties" stamp set :)

I hope you likey!!!

Oh! and Toby is just one out of the THREE new digis from the Critter Crew!
and the Farmer's have THREE Rubber Stamps out today!!!
Everything is available NOW in the The Greeting Farm Store
and we can't wait to see what YOU create with these comfy, cozy cuties!

Now it's time to visit the next stop on the hop!
If you're just arriving now to my blog, be sure to start on the TGF Blog,
and enjoy the rest of the order today:

FARMERS:

Melyssa Connolly

Mercy Kerin

Randi Wall

Tammy Maxvill

Emma Eads - November Guest Farmer

CRITTER CREW:

Heather Schlatter

Jacqueline Nordaune

Jennifer Royal

Kristine Reynolds

Margie Cortina {ME!}

Your Next Stop ---> Sammi Betbeder

Shaela Odd

Tangii Crain

TEAM ANYA:

Anna Maria Nilsson

Carisa Zglobicki - Nov. Team Anya GD

Kristy Young

Jen Shults

Amber Hight

Jessica Diedrich

Club Anya & Friends

Enjoy each and every stop along the way!!!... and WAIT! There's more!
After all, it wouldn't be a blog hop without PRIZES, right?

ONE lucky winner will receive the ENTIRE NOVEMBER RELEASE, including the THREE digis, just for completing each stop along the blog hop and leaving a comment at the end -
on the Club Anya & Friends blog!

Winner will be announced Tuesday morning-so you have until 11:59pm CST to enter!

GOOD LUCK!

See you soon, Farm Friends!
Stay warm and cozy! Enjoy the November releases :)

4 1/4 Squared Card Details:

Stamp(s): The Greeting Farm - Critter Crew "Toby Snowboarding" Digital Image by Marina Neira,

"Xmas Cuties" sentiment

Paper(s): Echo Park "Everybody Loves Christmas" DP, Bazzill CS, Neenah Solar White

Accessories: Copic Markers, Making Memories Slice Die-Cuts, Ribbon/Button from TE Key Ingredients Kit, Baker's Twine

StampInsanity Stamps Challenge #17 - Water, Water, Everywhere!

Good early morning to all of you :)

It's going to be a fab Thursday full of fun challenges!!!

Today we bring you another StampInsanity Challenge!

This week's theme is...

Water, Water, Everywhere!

Here's what Beth said:

"This week we are continuing on with our little celebration of summer ~ letting our mind be inspired by WATER! Do you immediately think of a pool, with the cool aqua & white tones? Or the tropical turquoise and white sand beaches? Or are you a Northern girl and think about the sea foam green seas and the darker sand of the rocky shores?

Tell us about it and let your Grooviness carry you away!"

Here's my card using "Beach Babe Morgan"...

When I think of the water, the ocean - I think of sky blue, almost white, see-through, clean, sparkling, relaxing, peaceful...

I used a small piece of Nikki Sivils Willowbee DP with some sparkling light and dark blue Bazzill CS; along with a small piece of cork for some clean beach sand... created my waves with my MFT Scalloped Scallop Die-namic Die and layered it all up :)

This is the first time that I ever created the card before coloring my image!

Aren't I daring?! LOL!

I colored "Beach Babe Morgan" with my Copics and then added some Crystal Effects to her sunglasses and beach ball! Love how it turned out {especially since I remembered to let it sit and dry before popping it onto the card to take pics, Yea Me!!! hee hee!}

Here is a side view to show you all the layering...

Thanks for stopping by!

You can go and buy your StampInsanity images and stamps HERE at the Stamp Happens Shop!!!

And - Please be sure to enter your cards HERE!!!

And please do stop by and visit the rest of the Groovy Gurls for more inspiration this week :)

Alison - http://alisonsrandomthoughts.blogspot.com/

Erica - http://www.inkedupandreadytoplay.com/

Jacquie - http://www.javablustamper.blogspot.com/

Jennifer - http://wannabecr8tive.blogspot.com/

Juanita - http://stampintwilghtmom.blogspot.com/

Shelley {July Guest Gurl} - http://shelleyscreations.blogspot.com/

Suzi - http://mrsweyremaster.blogspot.com/

See you in a bit with another Pixie Dust Challenge too :)

Busy like a Beee!!!

Hi again!
First, if you would like to meet my "Princess and the Cherry" please scroll down to the next post too :)
Thanks!!!

I had a lil fun last night while watching a movie with DH :)

It was a lil before midnight, so I decided that I just had to play some more with my Beeez Kneeez Kit!!!

I needed a lil something extra to stay awake ;) 

So I decided to use the following challenges...

When I started my cards, I was using this challenge -

- Whimsical Wednesdays: Diedrich Dare Challenge #32: Color Challenge

But, I missed the midnight deadline, LOL!
So, then I moved on to their next challenge for this week :)

- Whimsical Wednesdays: Diedrich Dare Challenge #33 - Spring

The Bumble Bees will be buzzing around soon enough ;)

Also used these challenges ;)

- 2 Sketches 4 You - Kazan's Sketch #51 

- Crazy 4 Challenges #34 - CASE it! (I CASEd Barbara!)

- Die Cuts R Us Challenge #36 - Double Duty (Create 2 projects!)

- Papertake Weekly - Do Something Different!

(My 2nd time stamping directly onto DP

and trying to keep it plain and simple, lol, so not my style!)

Everything is from the kit, except for the black base of the cards...

To be honest, I wasn't too sure about the above card...

it was plain DP, but then I just had to add the flower to the center of it ;)

What do you think?!

Should I have left it CAS???

I love these sparkly handmade dictionary paper flowers!!!

This was my last one :( sniff!

I may have to try to copy and create some of my own :)

Bumble Bees are bumbling!!! ;)

Hope you likey!!!

Thanks :*)

Here are the deets - Beeez Kneeez Kit:

Paper(s): Jenni Bowlin "Lemonade" and "Crosshatch" DP,

Bazzill Pineapple Bliss and Kiwi Crush Smoothie CS  

Stamp(s): Nikki Sivils Willowbee Clear Stamps

Ink(s): Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copic Markers

Accessories: Green Grosgrain Ribbon, Handmade Dictionary Paper Flowers,

Square Ribbon Bracket

Twilight Tuesday Scrapbook Challenge #3 ~ Happy Birthday

Good Monday morning to you :)

It's another Twilight inspired layout challenge from Alison!!!

{{Happy Birthday, Alison!!!}}

This week's layout theme is....

Happy Birthday!!!

Here's what Alison said...
"Today just happens to be MY (Alison) Birthday!!! And, as you Twi-Hards all know, Bella’s Birthday really is the catalyst that sets New Moon in to motion. So, to help me celebrate (and to continue to celebrate the release of New Moon), I want YOU to make a Birthday scrapbook page! It can be about anyone! You, your kids… or, if you want to keep it purely Twilight, make a layout about Bella’s Birthday!!! So, please celebrate my Birthday with me and make a totally rad scrapbook page!!! Then, go and have some cake!"

I created a 12x12 layout for my Nicky's 6th birthday! My boys love cake! Just a lil more than they love their presents! lol! The look on their faces is priceless :)

Happy B'day Layout Details:

Paper(s): BasicGrey Cupcake-Balloons DP; Bazzill CS

Stamp(s): Misc. Date Stamp

Ink(s): Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Copic Atyou Spica Sky Blue Glitter Pen

Accessories: BasicGrey Bling It Cupcake Rhinestone; Making Memories Star Brads; Scenic Route Buttons; Making Memories Trim; Fiskar Border Punch

Need a bit more inspiration? Go check these girlies out too ;)

Alison (Don't forget to wish Ali a Happy B'day!)
Dani 
Erica (Check out Erica's new blog look!)
Tonya

Please visit Twilight Tuesday's Blog for more details on submitting your project for the challenge :)

Thanks for looking and commenting! I sooo appreciate the love :*)

A Little Note of Thanks!!!

I just wanted to take a minute to stop and say THANK YOU to all my bloggy friends, Design Teams, followers, supporters and commentors :)

Y'all are so sweet to me and inspire me to just be myself and create on behalf of my own hearts desires!

Here's my lil card of thanks! I wish I could send one to each of you :)
Just know that I'm thinking of you and appreciate your encouragement and inspiration!

Thanks again!

Give someone a hug today :)

Have a fab weekend :*)

Thank You Card Details:

Paper(s): BasicGrey Bittersweet DP; Bazzill Pink CS; Papertrey Ink White CS

Stamp(s): Heather Ellis Etsy - Pure Innocence Digi Stamp Characters

Ink(s): Copics; Copic Atyou Spica Glitter Markers

Accessories: Making Memories Sabrina Trim; Nestabilities Labels Eight.

Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge 51 ~ Edward Cullen

Happy Twilight Tuesday!!!

Can you believe that we have gone past 50 Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenges and have never dedicated one to Edward!?!?!

Gasp!!!

Thankfully, Jen (Deconstructing Jen), noticed this and chose us to play with Edward this week ;)
Thanks so much!!!


I'm sorry I'm late with my post - today was "fire drill" day in our complex and, well, I forgot! and then I really didn't expect it to take so long... ugh!

Here's the challenges deets...
Craft portion:
Create a project that focuses on Edward.

Comment portion:
How do you feel about Edward’s character? Is it like, love or disdain? Have you read the partial draft of Midnight Sun? What did you think about reading the story from his point of view?


Here's my "I {{heart}} Edward Cullen" layout...

It's love at first sight... sigh... I really do with that Midnight Sun would be finished and released asap!!!

Don't forget!!!

Twilight Tuesday's Anniversary Blog Hop is October 27th!!! Click on the banner for more details and sign up!!!

Now it's time to go see what the other girlies created for Edward :)

Alison of Alison's Random Thoughts
Dani of Count Your Beautiful Blessings
Donna of Donna's Diary
Erica of Inked Up and Ready to Play
Eve of This is Bliss
Jacquie of Family and Crafting
Jen of deconstructing jen

Julie of Stars Fall Designs

Rebecca of Bella Carta

Thanks for stopping by :*)

Edward Layout Details:

Paper(s): BasicGrey Eeerie DP; Bazzill CS

Stamp(s): Twilight

Ink(s): Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Accessories: Making Memories Metallic Self-stick Charm; Pink Paiselee Die Cut Stickers; K&Company Gems

Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge 49 & Sketches

It's Tuesday!!!
Time for another round of...

Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenges!!!

Challenge 49...

"Home is where the heart is"

"Throughout the series Bella discusses a lot of homes. She spends a lot of time at home, maybe not her home, but if the saying is true, it is home to her. This challenge is pretty simple."

Here are some of the houses discussed in the book...
Charlie's house: unchanged since Renee moved out. I always remember her discussing the yellow cabinets in the kitchen. Kind of small, a sort of bachelor pad with a bit of an outdated woman's touch.
Renee's homes.
The Cullen's house: Giant windows, open, white, three stories, a mix of modern and classic.
The house on Isle Esme.
Edward and Bella's cottage: small, a mix of styles, stone floors, small garden, fireplace, think Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs...
Emily Young's house with the flower boxes and something always cooking.
Billy Black's small but welcoming home.

Craft Portion:
Make a project based on either a home discussed in the series or what home means to you.

Comment Portion:
If you could build your dream home, what would it be like???


For my home card, I also used Sketch 12...
I wanted to create something based on Edward and Bella's cottage since that would be my ideal home - something not too small, but cozy, family/kid friendly... Warm, comfy and inviting! With lots of closets, or at least one giant Alice-size one ;) tons of bookshelves and of course a crafty corner by the kids domain :)

... but I went with the Cullen's house ;)
The Cullen's main areas seem to be warm and inviting, but precise, immaculate and modern!
I tried to re-create that feel with clean cut colors and straight edges...
I also created a card for Sketch 11... just because! LOL! Like I needed an excuse to keep using my new Twilight stamp set!!!
mmmm... go ahead and sparkle for me, Edward ;)
TEAM EDWARD!!!

Family Cullen Card & Edward Card Details:

Paper(s): Deja Views Botanical DP; Bazzill CS; Papertry Ink CS; Paper Company Cool Metallic Sapphire CS

Stamp(s): Necco's Official Twilight Rubber Stamps

Ink(s): Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Copics; Copic Atyou Spica Glitter Markers

Accessories: Making Memories Slice Die-cuts; Recollections Gems and Family tag; misc ribbon; Making Memories Black Tie Brads and Silver Alpha Stickers.

Thanks so much for drooling... I mean looking ;)Now grab your favorite beverage and snack and have a looksie at what the team created this week :)

Alison of Alison's Random Thoughts
Dani of Count Your Beautiful Blessings
Donna of Donna's Diary
Erica of Inked Up and Ready to Play
Eve of This is Bliss
Jacquie of Family and Crafting
Jen of deconstructing jen

Julie of Stars Fall Designs

Rebecca of Bella Carta

Another 2 Cards...

I started these 2 cards yesterday, but just couldn't finish them... so now that our morning routine has come to an end and I get to have a bit of "me time" - here they are :)

Lori of By LoRi Designs is thinking about creating some digital stamps!!! and here's a trial freebie that she had posted on her blog... Lori creates the most adorable lil stick people and momentos!!! and I really do wish her the best of luck and would love to see all of her new and current designs made into digi and/or rubber/clear stamps!!!

For this card I used Card Patterns Sketch 32 :)

Isn't she the sweetest ballerina mouse?!?!

Card Details:

Paper(s): BasicGrey DP; American Crafts and Papertrey Ink White CS

Stamp(s): By LoRi Designs "Ballerina Mouse" Digital Image
Ink(s): Copics; Copic Atyou Spica Glitter Markers

Tool(s): Epic Six Tool with Nestabilites Label Eight; Fiskar Border Lace Punch

Accessories: Doodlebug Design Gems; Making Memories Ribbon; Prima Flowers.

... and I couldn't resist creating a 2nd card with this adorable image :)

I even dusted off my Making Memories Slice for it, hee, hee! ;)

Angel Card Details:

Paper(s): Bazzill Embossed Border Card; Papertrey Ink White CS; Making Memories DP

Stamp(s): By LoRi Designs "Ballerina Mouse" Digital Image
Ink(s): Copic Atyou Spica Glitter Markers

Tool(s): Making Memories Slice using Animal Crackers Design Card
Accessories: Doodlebug Design Gems; RAK lace/ribbon.

Thank you for stopping by :)

I hope to be back later with my much over due Twilight Tuesday and Dog Gone Stamp cards!!! ;)

Sassy Studio Designs Sneak Peek

Tomorrow is Sassy Studio Designs Halloween Digi Release!!!
Please join us for a rockin' "Trick-or-Treat" party!!! Tonight starting at 4pm PST, we will be chatting it up at Sassy Studio PCP group and then the release will be revealed at 12:01 am!!!
Here's a sneak peek!!!

This is another Vampire... Rosalie!!! Isn't she gorgeous!? Do you believe that Vampires exist??? ;)

Hmmm... In my opinion - only if they look like Edward!!! LOL!!!

Rosalie Card Details:

Paper(s): Bazzill; Anna Griffin Black Flowers Acetate

Stamp(s): Sassy Studio Designs "Vampire Rosalie" Digital Image; Stamp Effects Clear Stamp Sentiment

Ink(s): Copics; Copic Atyou Spica Glitter Markers

Accessories: Epic Six Tool with Small Round Nestabilities; K&Company Gems

Thanks for looking :)

See y'all later!!!

Very Late - Farm Fresh Friday!!!

I am sooo late on posting my Farm Fresh Friday Challenge for The Greeting Farm... but technically, I still have about 40 minutes before Wednesday is officially over ;) hee, hee!

Here is Jessica's sketch!!!

... and here's my take on it :)

Every time I use one of The Greeting Farm's stamps, it becomes my fave of all! Yesterday, it was the Miss Anya's! and today, well my heart belongs to Skater Ian ;)

My boys and I went for a walk around the man-made pond here in our new complex, and we saw a bunch of teens hanging out with their skateboards and bikes... they all had these sneakers on, bright solid colored sneakers - don't know the brand, lol! - they're just super bright and bold! So, my boys reminded me that I had to make Ian's sneaks look like those "cool boys" ;) lol!

Skater Card Details:

Paper(s): Bazzill Black Tie CS; BasicGrey "Obscene" DP and CS; Papertrey Ink White CS.

Stamp(s): The Greeting Farm's Skater Ian Stamp; StudioG Hi and Hello Sentiments.

Ink(s): Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Copics; Atyou Spica Glitter Markers.

Accessories: Swiss Dots Embossing Folder; Making Memories Ribbon and Button Brads; StudioG Glitter Glue.

Thanks for stopping by again :)

Have a wonderful night!!!

I'll be back with some Sassy and Dog Gone creations ;)

:*)