Being Craft-De, that's me!

Red

2012-02-18T00:01:00.005-06:00

In addition to the challenge at Dilly Beans to make a "red" card I challenged myself to start using up some of the paper that's been hanging around my craft area for a couple of years...my challenge was to use two or more different lines of DP...I chose Marcella and Penny Lane. I ended up using a couple of other colors and really like the green and red together...I don't think it looks Christmas-sy at all, at least I hope not. The butterflies are from 3 different MS punches and each one is layered 2 or 3 times, a couple of them were dabbed on a glue pad and glittered...surprised?!! The sketch is another of Jen Shults' sketches and if you haven't checked out her challenges yet you really should...and wait until you see what her DT dreams up!!

Challenges:
Dilly Beans: Seeing Red
Flutter By Wednesdays: #190 Anything with Wings
Deconstructed Sketch: Sketch #39

Stamps:
Dilly Beans: #185 Angel - Digi
Fiskars: Cloud 9 Simple Thoughts Happy Birthday

As always, thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment or two...they're always appreciated!

:Dxx
Denice

Liebster Blog Award

2012-02-17T21:44:00.005-06:00

I just wanted to share with you an award given to me by two awesome fellow crafters: Grace at Sugar Cards and
April at Mousekemom's Mousework. Thanks to both of these girls and I hope you get the chance to check out their blogs...they both bring their unique styles to all of their crafting projects.

The award is called the Liebster Blog Award:

This award gives small bloggers with less than 200 followers some well deserved recognition for their creations. Here are the rules:

Thank your Liebster Blog Award presenter on your blog.
Link back to the blogger who presented the award to you.
Copy and paste the blog award on your blog.
Present the Liebster Blog Award to 5 blogs of 200 followers or less who you feel deserve to be noticed.
Let them know they have been chosen by leaving a comment at their blog.

Here are the 5 blogs that I choose to pass this award on to, not only because they've been great supporters and friends, but because their blogs are always a source of fun and inspiration!

Marji
Kim
Christina
Vi
Jenn

Thanks for stopping by, I sure hope you'll accept this award...you're all very deserving!
:Dxx
Denice

Smile Tag :-)

2012-02-17T12:15:00.001-06:00

What a great week, the fact that I've been able to include so many of my fav challenge blogs into one project...it makes me smile!

For Simon Says Stamp we are to make a tag and to use TH products, I used distress inks, a fragment, trinket pin, adage ticket, and some tissue tape which was colored pink with Copics.

The Stamping Boutique was looking for stitching, and Totally Paper Crafts wanted us to use ribbon or a bow on our projects.

365 Days asked us to put a paperclip on our projects...who doesn't love a box of multi-colored coated paperclips?!!

Wicked Wednesday's ATC challenge was to use a word or phrase...I fell in love with the Friendly Advice sentiments the minute I saw them a few years ago and use them when I can.

Monday Funday at TGF is looking for red and pink this week...this adorable H&G image was colored with watercolor pencils and mineral spirits.

Put everything together and this is what you get:

Challenges:
TGF: Monday Funday #20 Happy {Heart} Day
365 Days: Day 352 Paperclipped
Wicked Wednesday: #19 Quotes and Words
Simon Says Stamp: Tag it!
The Stamping Boutique: #26 - Stitching
Totally Paper Crafts: #104 - Ribbons &/or Bows

Stamps:
TGF: Hope & Grace Snuggle
TGF: Heart Background
Inkadinkado: Friendly Advice

Thanks for stopping by and hope you have a great day!
:Dxx

Love is in the Air

2012-02-13T09:30:00.001-06:00

Happy Valentine's Day! It seems...Love is in the Air...and what better way to say "I LOVE YOU" than having a monster flying through the sky?!! I can guarantee my son is going to get a kick out of this card, lol!

Challenges:
Dilly Beans: Love is in the Air
My Sheri Crafts: #78 Love is in the Air

Stamps:
Dilly Beans: #274-heart monster2
TGF: Angel Anya
$1 Store: Flying Hearts

I wish I had more time to chat but I'm short on time...work calls! Hope everyone has a great day and a Happy Valentine's Day!
:Dxx

A Couple of Love Themed ATC's

2012-02-12T00:01:00.004-06:00

The theme for this week's challenge at Wicked Wednesday ATC Weekly Challenge Blogis Hearts/Love which is so appropriate since Valentine's Day is just a few days away...and how fun for me to join the challenge because I just LOVE making these ATC's!

I couldn't stop at just one this week, lol, so here's the 1st ATC made from a stamp I found at The Dollar Store a few years ago...not sure who it was made by but I really like this image. Instead of putting glitter on the wings, I put the glitter on the blue sky....it really is pretty look.

Here's the 2nd ATC and as simple as it looks, there really were a lot of steps from start to finish but I think it was worth it.

Challenges for the week:
Wicked Wednesday: #18 - Hearts/Love

Stamps:
Crafty Secrets: Cherubs
CTMH: Sweet Seasons
Prima: Fillagree

As always, thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great day!
:Dxx

Valentine's Bag

2012-02-11T00:01:00.005-06:00

I've been itching to get my Cricut out lately, so when the monthly Cricut challenge at Paper Playtime came along I jumped on it, especially since I'm in need of a gift bag for this weekend. I bought the cartridge Plantin specifically for this bag...and find it's one of my all time favorite "go to" cuts. In case you're wondering about the heart in the middle of the bag, it was added through DS and the negative was used as one of the embellishments.

I also made sure I followed the rules at Flutter By Wednesday, in addition to having a butterfly, fairy or angel on our projects...their challenge this week is all about LOVE, a recipe of sorts:

L = 2 or more Layers
O = have an Odd number of embellishments
V = have the color Violet on your creation
E = any color Except red

I hope a Cherub will do for the required butterfly, fairy or angel.

Here's a close-up of some of the violet I added, a cute little bow made of twine from The Twinery.

Thanks for stopping by, and here are the challenges that I'm entering my project in this week.

Challenges:
Paper Playtime: Ch# 67 - Cricut Creations with Hearts/Love Theme
Flutter By Wednesday: Challenge #189

Stamps:
Crafty Secrets: Cherubs

:Dx
Denice

XOXO

2012-02-10T08:30:00.000-06:00

Babette has been hanging around in my craft area colored and waiting to go ever since her release a few months ago, so I took the opportunity to finish one more Valentine's Day card and thought I'd join in a couple of challenges along the way...to add stitching and use mismatched papers on a project.

I love sewing on cards but do not love hauling out my bulky machine everytime I use it, until recently when I discovered I can still sew with it while it's in the base of it's carrying case...saving me the time and muscle of having to take it out of it's case. Why didn't I think of this before?!! Oh, how I envy those with their totable Janome's!!

For some reason I think this card looks like it has a lot of empty space, it must be the picture because everytime I look at it in RL I can't think of anything else I want to add to it....if only you could see this beautiful glittery/glitzy SEI DP...it really is perfect for this gorgeous young lady.

Challenges:
TGF: Monday Funday #19 Stitching
365 Days: #343 Mismatched

Stamps:
TGF: Blush Babbette
TGF: Bantastic

SEI DP, Copics, Recollections flowers, pearls, ribbon

Thanks for stopping by, I love hearing from all of you!
:Dxx
Denice

TGF - Lucky in Love

2012-02-07T11:00:00.001-06:00

Eeeeeek....I have 1 hour to post this before the deadline! I've known about this challenge for a couple of weeks and started on it right away but set it aside to do "other things." I looked at the challenge again last night and realized I had until noon CDT today...I had to get crackin' this morning to finish it.

This is a mini for my hubby for Valentine's Day using the adorable Cheeky Glamour, I think she's perfect for this theme's challenge LUCKY IN LOVE! The mini was made with K&Co. valentine DP that I got a year ago. I'm not sure of the name of the paper but it came with a sheet of mini valentines which are adorable and I used them on the inside of this mini. There are four tags with tulle and flowers...perfect for a little love note or two!

This is a close-up of a small charm I made a year ago thinking I was going to use it for a different project...but gosh, it works perfect here!

Thanks for stopping by, hope everyone has a great day!
:Dxx
Denice

Zombie Love

2012-02-06T19:30:00.000-06:00

The challenge at Dilly Beans this week is Zombie Love and how lucky for me that the free digi for the Silly Dilly Stamp Club was a zombie with hearts...perfect timing! I haven't colored too many of these images yet and feel like I'm just getting my feet wet with them, but I do know that I have soooooooooo much to learn when it comes to coloring. I thought I'd give Jen Shults sketch #37 a try...what a fun sketch and if you haven't seen Jen's coloring, you should take a look at her blog....AWESOME!

I used SEI DP, a MS punch, Copics, ribbon, TH mini-stapler, embossed paper heart from my stash, bling, and the sentiment was CG...EYE think it's cute, lol.

Stamps:
Dilly Beans: #255 Framed Zombie Hearts 4

Challenges:
Dilly Beans: Zombie Love
Deconstructed Sketch #37:

As always, thanks for stopping by and leaving the best comments...you all know how to make a blogger feel good.
:Dxx

...To Call You Friend

2012-02-03T08:00:00.000-06:00

This is a sweet card I made for a friend and I'm hoping she likes it when she gets it in the mail on Valentine's Day....shhhh, she might be reading this.

How awesome that Tracey at TSB gives a free digi to her followers once a week...and this image Telephone-2 is one of those freebies. I used double-sided K&Co DP that had butterflies on it, and after laying the base to my card down I fussy-cut some of the butterflies and pop-dotted them...perfect for the Flutter By Wednesday Challenge! The sentiment is CG.

Challenges:
TSB: #25 Valentine's
Flutter By Wednesday: #188 - Open

Stamps:
TSB: Telephone-2

As always, thanks for stopping by and leaving comments...they're always appreciated.
:Dx
Denice

Mermaid ATC

2012-02-02T19:00:00.000-06:00

When I saw this week's challenge at Wicked Wednesday to make a mermaid ATC I smiled and immediately began to day dream of being at the ocean...ohhhh, the surf and sun...my all-time favorite vacation destination! IF, and that is a big IF, I had a craft area with finished walls each wall would be a different shade of the ocean because I wouldn't be able to make up my mind which color I like best, I luv all shades of blue and aqua.

Here is my ATC using TSB's digi Dawn image, I think she's gorgeous. The sentiment is a sticker and to be serious, I still love using stickers....I just don't want them to look like stickers?!! LOL!

Challenge:
Wicked Wednesday: #17 Mermaids

Stamp: The Stamping Boutique

Thanks for stopping by, hope you have an great day.
:Dx
Denice

Simple Valentine

2012-02-01T10:00:00.001-06:00

Here's a fun sketch that I found at 365 Days challenge blog, it's from their weekly Super Sketchy Sundays.

Both the hearts and ticket are from TGF's Tea-riffic Clear Set and I have to admit that this is one of my favorite clear sets of theirs as I think the sentiments and fonts are a perfect match. I used October Afternoon and DCWV DPs, along with kraft paper...it really has a homespun feel to it, don't you think?

Challenges:
TGF: Monday Funday #18 - Key to My Heart
Totally Paper Crafts: Pearls & Lace
365 Cards: Super Sketchy Sunday

Stamps:
TGF: Tea-riffic

Thanks for stopping by, it really is a good day!
:Dx
Denice

Freaked

2012-01-30T11:00:00.001-06:00

The current challenge at Dilly Beans is Freaked, ahhhhh...right up my alley....but eek, I don't have too many of the Dilly Bean images and I used the Sugar Skull last week...what was I to do? I decided to use the Hanging Heart Girl image and give her zebra striped hair using a new background stamp that I just bought. I think I covered "Freaked" and LOVE the final result of this card. I'm also entering this in Paper Playtime's Anything challenge...they always have fun challenges.

Stamps:
Dilly Bean: Hanging Heart Girl
OTC: Animal Print Background
Technique Tuesday: Sentiment
Crafty Secrets: Stitching

Challenges:
Dilly Beans: Freaked Challenge
Paper Playtime: Ch# 66 - Anything Goes & Blog Hop

Thanks for stopping by, it's always fun to see familiar faces.
:Dx
Denice

'Lil Red

2012-01-26T08:00:00.000-06:00

After discovering the Wicked Wednesday ATC challenge blog last week...I'm hooked, these are so fun! The challenge this week is Fairy Tales/Nursery Rhymes and I hope I'm on track with this theme.

HaHa...I don't have a wolf or anything that even resemebles one...but I do have this set of fangs that gives the illusion of a wolf and makes me think...."What big teeth you have Grandma!"

The stamps I used were:
Tree - Recollections
Grass - The Rubber Cafe
Anya - The Greeting Farm
Fangs - Inkadinkadoo

I'm entering this in:
Wicked Wednesdays: #16 Fairy Tales/Nursery Rhymes

Hope you have a great day, thanx for stopping by!
:Dx
Denice

Make a Wish

2012-01-25T00:01:00.009-06:00

I used The Fairies Frolic Digital Stamp from The Stamping Boutique to make this card, it's such a prety image. After I colored the image with Copics I dabbed my glue pad over the entire image (white space and all) and sprinkled ultra-fine glitter over everything. Then I ruined my Versamark pad by inking the glittered image so I could apply and heat some clear embossing powder over the glitter...I was hoping the image would have a "dreamy" look to it and thank goodness it does, otherwise I'd probably be a little po'd that I ruined my inkpad. All in all, it's a very pretty effect and seeing how I now have a glittery inkpad...I'll be trying it again, LOL!

I used Jen Shults' sketch for the card for inspiration and hope I didn't sway too far away from her original sketch.

I'm entering this card in these challenges:
Deconstructed Sketch #35
The Stamping Boutique: #24 Die Cut
Flutter By Wednesday: #187 Embossing

Thanks for stopping by, it's alway fun to chat!
:Dx
Denice

Be My Skully Valentine

2012-01-24T00:01:00.002-06:00

Take some SEI doublesided DP, a doily, the Dilly Beans Sugar Skull digi image, a handful of blue Copics, Crystal Snow glitter, Glossy Accents, alpha stickers, and a die...that's all it takes to make a cool valentine's card for my oldest son. I just know he's going to love this!

I used Glossy Accents on the eyes and sprinkled a little ultra fine glitter over the top of them...so spooky cool! I cut two navy blue flowers using the Spellbinders Kaleidoscope Die, then layered and pop-dotted them...used the same DP to make a rolled flower. And in my usual fashion, I glittered the top of the flower and stuck a couple of heart shaped stick pins in it....and here you go.

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
Dilly Beans - Have the Blues
Totally papercrafts - Make your own flowers

Thanks for stopping by, it's fun chatting with friends...old and new!
:Dx
Denice

Wicked Wednesday #15

2012-01-23T11:00:00.000-06:00

Wicked Wednesday is a weekly ATC challenge blog and this week the challenge is Dress/Dress Forms and I hope I make the cut-off time....I think I'm barely squeaking in on this. I've made a lot of ITT's and was thinking that an ATC is just the next size up, right?! LOL! This is my 1st attempt at an ATC, I just have to say...I'm loving them!

This is my version of Dress/Dress Form and I think we all agree that sometimes it is all about getting the "right" dress...especially when it comes to weddings. Another first is this stamp set from SU called Happily Ever After ...it's the first SU set I ever bought back in '04, and isn't she adorable? Then as I was opening drawers to look for a rub-on this little vellum quote fell out and landed on the desk in front of me...it was meant to be!

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you give these little ATC's a try...they're sorta/kinda addicting!
:Dx
Denice

Dilly Beans Frosty Challenge

2012-01-17T03:00:00.000-06:00

You know me, always looking for a challenge...and this week is no exception. Over at Dilly Beans the challenge is to make a "Frosty" project and this is what I came up with using the digi: Baking Snowman. I decided to make a tag that could be used with homemade treats because I didn't get the chance to get holiday baking done this year and thought I'd make some special goodies for Valentine's Day for some very special people.

Thanks for stopping by!
:Dx
Denice

TGFM16, DS#34, and Paper Playtime #65

2012-01-15T20:45:00.001-06:00

I thought I'd join a couple of challenges this week and it all started with this awesome sketch by Jen Shults.

I was a bit worried that the sketch had a few too many layers, but after looking at it for a while I was able to work it into a fab card for our newphew's 18th b/day...tweaking one of the layers into a gift card holder.

I colored Logan from The Greeting Farm with Copics, and am constantly amazed at all the different ways I can use these fab markers...notice the now black Viva Decor dots that were originally in a pearl color.

Here's a list of the three challenges I joined with this card. This is the 1st time I've participated in a challenge at Paper Playtime...but guaranteed, it won't be the last!
TGFM16 Lets Get Sentimental
Deconstructed Sketch No. 34
Paper Playtime Ch# 65 - TAGS & include a Sentiment!

Thanks for stopping by, I love visiting with friends...old and new!
:Dx
Denice

Dilly Beans Winter Wonderland Challenge

2012-01-11T21:05:00.002-06:00

This weeks challenge at Dilly Beans was to create a winter wonderland and this is what I came up with using the Winter Owl digi image.

You all know how much I love me some glitter, so I used glitter paper in a TH snowflake border die, along with some pink shimmery pearl CS. The sequined flower ribbon from HL is some of my all-time fav, sadly I used the last of it on this card. Hmmmmm....maybe a trip to the store is in order?!! And the little owl is from a $1 Christmas stamp set....I thought it went perfect with the digi image.

Thanks for stopping by, I always love your comments.
:Dx
Denice

TGF - Monday Fun Day Recipe

2012-01-09T21:00:00.001-06:00

Here's the recipe for this week's challenge over at The Greeting Farm's Challenge Blog: Polka-Dots, PINK, and TWO Ribbons...what's not to love about polka-dots?!!!!

I'm still in love with glitter and continuously look for reasons to use it! After using Glossy Accents to secure the rolled flower I sprinkled ultra-fine glitter over it before it dried. SWEET!

A huge THANK-YOU goes to Tracey Pickersgill for most of the embellies and DP for this card...most of the products were from the wonderful blog-candy that I won from her a couple of months ago. Doubly SWEET!!!

Thanks for stopping by, it's always fun to visit!
:Dx
Denice

Deconstructed Sketch No. 33

2012-01-08T11:45:00.001-06:00

I had the opportunity to play along with Jen Shults' Deconstructed Sketch 33 and what a gorgeous sketch it is to work with this week!

I bought this Stampendous Cling stamp a couple of months ago, not only do I love smiley faces but I instantly fell in love with the sentiment...it's a perfect combo! Who doesn't love the Viva Decor Pearl Pens?!! I love that you can make the pearls any size!

Thanks for stopping by, it's always fun to hear from a friend or two.
:Dx
Denice

Dilly Beans: Shades of Red/Black Challenge

2012-01-04T11:42:00.000-06:00

I've been waiting to try my hand with a Dilly Beans Digi ever since I saw one of the big-eye-art images over at Lisa's blog a couple of months ago. Oh...what fun and interesting images, I've been spying them all over blogland lately! This weeks challenge is Shades of Red/Black, here's what I came up with....fairly simple, but my 12 year old son is going to love it on Valentine's Day.

Stamps:
Dilly Beans - Winter Owl Digi
TGF - Hoo Loves You

Thanks for stopping by,
:Dx
Denice

TGF - Monday Fun Day - A Color Combo :)

2012-01-03T14:18:00.004-06:00

It's been a while since I've played along with TGF Farm Fresh Challenges, so I thought I'd join in this week's challenge which is a color combo:

Blue + White + One other color of my choice

I used the lovely Matilda and gosh, it was fun using pink as my color of choice. It was nice getting away from all the holiday colors...even if I still have my Christmas tree up and have no desire to take it down yet! LOL!

I am GRATEFUL for so many things!

:Dx
Denice

TGF Blog Hop Monday

2011-12-19T09:59:00.000-06:00

What an exciting day...a blog hop for customers, fans, followers...for all lovers of TGF images!

I've been toying with the idea to make a TGF mini calendar for the past year and finally decided that it was time to put all those colored images that have sitting around to good use. I printed Cat's 2012 Mini Calendar template from SCS for the actual calendar...how sweet that she offers this freebie every year?!! There are lots of embellies and glitter on this 5' x 5.5" mini and I only wish the pictures showed more of the details.

Don't forget that there are THREE grand prizes: one in each category of "holiday" and "general" project categories and the 3rd to one person who isn't participating but just hopping and leaves a comment at all the destinations :) The ENTIRE Jan. release is up for grabs!!!!

Now....head back to the master list over at the TGF blog to see who's next on the hop list. I promise I'll be heading to all the blogs this evening after I get home from work because I can't wait to see all the cards and projects that everyone has made just for this hop!

:Dx
Denice

Holiday Throwback with Miss Anya

2011-12-15T00:01:00.003-06:00

It's Throwback Thursday over at TGF and we're getting our OLDER stamps dusted off to create some holiday cuteness. What better way than to use the Rain, Snow, Shine set, it's so versatile with Miss Anya and her seasonal outfits AND so much fun to color...I absolutely adore this set!

Almost everything on this card has been glittered or Glossy Accented, and I finally used my TH On the Edge Snow Flurries Die...LOVE it! I think the sentiment from the $1 bin fits the image perfectly too!

Don't forget to check over at the TGF blog...there might be some info about a give-away for visiting the DT's blogs today!

Peggy Toole
Becca Fabozzi
Carisa Zglobicki
Denice Bartucci - That's ME!
Kim Yu
Tracey Pickersgill
Jessica Diedrich
TGF BLOG

I'm not sure about the rest of you, but it seems now that the holidays are here I'm busier that ever! I've picked up extra hours at work and am trying to get shopping and wrapping done, and I keep asking myself..."do I have to bake too?!!" And here I sat...knowing a handful of 6th graders were coming over tonight and it was my sons turn for snacks. This is what a started with...jumbo marshmallows!

Here's what I finished with...so easy and the kiddo's LOVED them!

As the sentiment on the card says...WARM WISHES to all!
:Dx
Denice

Announcing TGF's 3rd Annual Customer Blog Hop

2011-12-02T06:54:00.004-06:00

TGF is announcing it's 3rd ANNUAL CUSTOMER BLOG HOP event!!!

It's an ALL-customer blog hop for anyone who wants to participate using TGF stamps on Monday, December 19th, 10am CST-10pm CST.

TGF would love for you to join the hop with just a few simple few rules:

1.) Please send an email to Jessica (TGF Coordinator) at yeahshestamps@gmail.com with the subject line: TGF HOP (her email will be set up to 'filter' emails into a special folder so that no names are missed- it's very important you use the words "TGF HOP".

DON'T FORGET TO INCLUDE YOUR BLOG ADDRESS in this email-thank you!

2.) Create a new, never-before-seen project, card, etc. in ONE of TWO categories (or both if you're feeling festive!)

a.) HOLIDAY project
b.) GENERAL TGF project

There will be TWO Grand prizes to two random hoppers on the 19th...one for a HOLIDAY project and one for a general TGF project that really showcases your love of TGF!

Come one, come all, and don't worry if you don't have a blog...you can use your SCS Gallery to showcase your projects, too!

Please email your intent to sign up by MONDAY, DECEMBER 12th to Jessica.

Out of respect for other hoppers, please also email Jessica even if at the last minute, if something comes up and you cannot participate so that she can change the links so that no one 'breaks' the hop. Everyone puts in a TON of work for these events and we are SUPER pumped!

Don't forget to grab this badge and display it with a link to TGF's announcement to proudly display you're participating!

Can't wait to see what you come up with!
:Dx
Denice

TGF Twilight Inspired

2011-11-24T00:01:00.005-06:00

When making this card I accidently cut myself with my scissors, and I thought it uncanny that my finger was bleeding while making a card about vampires. Then I looked down and saw my glittery nails and started laughing, thinking it truely was a "Twilight" moment! LOL!

The sentiment on this card reads: DIAMONDS are a girl's best friend because I think diamonds are as perfect and sparkly as Edward's skin...and don't forget that Bella sports a dazzling diamond from the abfabulous Edward himself!

Here's a close-up of Edward's hair...DAZZLING!!!

Since TGF is celebrating Twilight and the newly released Breaking Dawn in which Bella and Edward finally get married, TGF will be giving away the "I DO" 4x6 wedding set to TWO lucky winners who comment on the DT's blogs and return to the TGF Blog to let us know you've seen all the sparkly magic! TGF will leave commenting open until 10pm on SUNDAY, November 27th to allow for an easy and relaxing hop during the holiday weekend!

KRIS PALAKIKO
Becca Fabozzi
Carisa Zglobicki
Denice Bartucci - That's ME!
Kim Yu
Tracey Pickersgill
Jessica Diedrich
TGF BLOG

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you have a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving!

:Dx
Denice

TGF Matilda and DS#27

2011-11-15T11:33:00.005-06:00

Here's a quick card I made for our niece Macala who turned 9 on Saturday...she is definately the queen of tiara's in the family! Happy Birthday Macala!

It's been a while, but I had the chance to play along with Jen Shults' Sketch 27 this week...and the patchwork is perfect as our sweet Macala just had her room revamped with purple and zebra striped carpeting a couple of weeks ago! LOL, that's a true story!

Here's what I came up with...

I used The Greeting Farm's new release Matilda and a fab $1 stamp from M's for the sentiment.

Such a fun card to make and I can definately see myself using this sketch regularly!

Thanks for stopping by!
:Dx
Denice

Retro Cheeky Xmas

2011-11-09T05:30:00.000-06:00

Here's a quick card I made using the wonderful Cheeky Xmas from The Greeting Farm for todays FFC - Retro. You have the entire month to play along and if you're wondering which stamps qualify as "retro", there is a list at SCS that you can use to play along.

I tried giving this cutie a retro look and think I succeeded...why, just look at her fashionable pink Christmas tree! I started out thinking about aluminum trees from the days gone by, but decided on a pink tree because my friend Olivia has talked about growing up with a flocked pink tree and still has a few of the ornaments her mother used to hang on it. I still haven't gotten over my love for glitter and am continuously on the hunt for reasons to use it...don't you just love her glittery pink Santa hat?!!

Don't forget that the DECEMBER Guest Designer contest ends 11/10, so make sure to get your entries in to Jess before the big reveal of Phase 1 on our Facebook page on Friday, 11/11!

Thanks for stopping by and leaving all the fab comments!
:Dx
Denice

Clearly a Special Showcase..and SALE!

2011-11-08T00:01:00.007-06:00

Hello, friends!

As promised, we are here today with a special CLEAR STAMP SHOWCASE and a ONE-DAY only SALE! For today only, all clear stamp sets are only $12 each! We want to make your holidays as stress-free as possible and who doesn't love a little online shopping to save from bearing the crowds and crazy limited quantities out there?

We are so excited to bring you our "CLEAR STAMP SHOWCASE" today at The Greeting Farm!

In addition to our one-day sale, we have a few prizes along the way! Not one, but TWO LUCKY WINNERS will win a clear stamp set of choice just for hopping with TGF today! Our clear stamp sets are made from high-quality photopolymer and we are very happy so far with the feedback we've received from both our design teams and customers alike! We asked everyone to be very candid with us to make sure that we were bringing you the same, quality TGF product you'd expect from us. We love being able to bring you such fun and versatile lines of images and our clears are no exception! While we won't be going all clear, we do enjoy the versatility of this new line and really hope you do, too!

With our newsletter coming right around the corner on the 15th, we'd love to offer a Clear Stamp Showcase: Newsletter edition to get our customers even more acquainted with our Clear line and would love to see YOUR submissions! Please email Jessica at yeahshestamps@gmail.com by November 12th to submit your entry for consideration with a short write up of your project. Showcased projects will WIN a free stamp!

As you can see, I've fallen madly for the Clear Christmas set and think the sleigh is adorable for so many projects...cards, tags, baked treat bags...and that's just the beginning! I can't say enough about how impressed I am with the quality of these new clear stamps...each and every image is clean and crisp, without blurry edges or ink beading. The quality is the difference that sets TGF apart from some of the cheaper clear sets on the market.

For now, we have a great lineup planned for you today with LOTS of creativity and fun ideas from clean and simple to stunningly colored and embellished- and don't forget to leave comments along the way and then come back here to comment and enter to WIN one of the TWO prizes! We hope you gain tons of inspiration today and can't wait to get started, so without further adieu, here is today's line up:

KRIS PALAKIKO - Nov Guest
Jessica Diedrich
Becca Fabozzi
Carisa Zglobicki
Denice Bartucci - That's ME!
Kim Yu
Tracey Pickersgill
Back to the TGF BLOG

Thanks so much for joining us today as we CLEARLY can't wait for you to enjoy this special event! Don't forget that the DECEMBER Guest Designer contest ends 11/10, so make sure to get your entries in to Jess before the big reveal of Phase 1 on our Facebook page on Friday, 11/11!

What's more? Please join us at 7pm CST on Friday, November 11th in our SCS Forum for our First-EVER TGF "Customer Challenge and Chit-Chat" night! Our first night will be a MOVIE THEME event so pop some popcorn, grab your favorite candy, and join us for LIVE chatter, trivia, and a challenge with our first Customer Hostess to be revealed shortly! :)

If you're not able to join us for the live chat no worries- we will be doing these at different times of day to include our overseas friends when we can. Challenge will be open ALL weekend, too, so there will be time for EVERYONE to play! We'll wrap up about 10pm CST or whenever we conk out- but for now, get ready to join us for a night at the movies!

See you soon!
:Dx
Denice

Keep Cozy Tags

2011-11-07T00:01:00.002-06:00

Good Morning Peeps, I have a small project to show you today along with a little tip that I discovered a couple of months ago. Let’s get started...

Did you see the Keep Cozy set that was offered at the Farmer’s Market last month? I sure did and immediately put the adorable set in my cart and as always it was delivered to my door with the great service that we’ve all become accustomed to from The Greeting Farm. Fast service, savings, and stamps I {heart}...SCORE one for Farmer Denice!!

IMHO, it’s never too early to start making tags for the holiday and the word “NEVER” deserves repeating here because I have several nieces and nephews who all receive handmade tags each year, a retail job that requires extra hours during the holidays, and four kiddos at home...so it’s always good to get a head start on the holidays when I get the chance. Not only did I use the Keep Cozy set but I also used the snowflakes from the Clear Christmas set to make these tags. Brrrrr...

I thought I’d used the adorable new Holiday Anya to share a little tip I discovered a couple of months ago while using my Copics to color an image. It's pretty obvious I oversaturated the paper and the ink bled out, extending beyond the image lines. Ewwww...

I digressed about how it seems to take patience when using a blending pen to push the color back into the image and seeing how I’m an impatient person...I grabbed my white Pentel gel pen and colored over the leaking ink. Not only did it match my Neenah Solar White cardstock but it also disguised my out-of-image coloring (a.k.a. sloppy) well enough for me use the image on a project. It was super quick with great results!

I sure hope you find that little tid-bit helpful! Maybe you have a tip or two you’d like to share too...we’d love to hear them!

:Dx
Denice

I rec'd the sweetest candy!

2011-11-04T08:43:00.002-05:00

A few weeks ago I won some...I mean a LOT of blog candy at the fabulously creative Tracey Pickersgill's blog...not only did my package arrive a couple days ago, but it came all the way from Austrailia packed with some of the most wonderful goodies! Who knew a box could hold so many wonderful treats...Tracey was extra generous and sent brads, flowers, stamps (Magnolia,TGF, clear sets), pins, bling, ribbon....all things fun for a creative day!

THANK-YOU Tracey!! I can't wait to sit down and start playing and creating with all the wonderful goodies!

:Dx
Denice

TGF November Release Day

2011-11-01T00:01:00.004-05:00

It's November 1st and we all know what that means...it means all the November releases....Creeper Saturday/Sunday, along with Matilda and Holiday Anya are now available at The Greeting Farm!

Today I'm previewing Creeper Saturday and believe me when I say that this guy really knows how to combine a sassy attitude with style!

For this card I cut a soda can with my new Die-namics die to make the stars, flattened a bottle cap, crimped, stitched, and distressed...then put it all on top of some fab DP from Graphic 45 and October Afternoon. If you don't recognize the stars that are stamped next to Saturday I'll let you in on my secret...they're from the Build-a-Onsie Boy Clear Stamp Set!

There'll be a prize for one lucky person who chooses to visit ALL the DT's blogs today and really, who wouldn't like the chance to win the entire release?

KRIS PALAKIKO
Becca Fabozzi
Carisa Zglobicki
Denice Bartucci - That's ME!
Kim Yu
Tracey Pickersgill
Jessica Diedrich
TGF BLOG

Just a few TGF reminders:

*Guest Designer contest going on now through November 10th, first round will be posted during our first 'virtual stamp event' on our SCS forum on November 11th.

*ALL clear sets are stocked and ready to make their way home to you with your November stamp purchases!

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to join us all day on SCS for random chitter chatter, some prizes, and FUN!

:Dx
Denice

Creepin' by with a Halloween HI!

2011-10-31T00:01:00.005-05:00

Happy Halloween!!

Looks like things are getting a little creepy over at The Greeting Farm's BLOG today where there's not only one, but two new Creeper previews...Saturday and Sunday! These new guys are sporting the same sassy attitude that runs rampant throughout the Creeper Crew and are so adorable you're going to say to yourself..."why can't they be real guys?!"

I thought I'd keep the preview for Creeper Sunday CAS simply because this guy deserves to stand alone and shine in all his cuteness! **insert giggling like a 14 year old girl**

If you head over to TGF's Blog, you can catch a glimpse of the other new guy Saturday, along with more of the DT's cards/projects featuring both of these adorable new Creepers.

Just a few TGF reminders:

*Creeper Saturday/Sunday along with Matilda and Holiday Anya vailable Nov. 1st

*Don't forget to join us all day on SCS for random chitter chatter, some prizes, and FUN!

*Guest Designer contest going on now through November 10th, first round will be posted during our first 'virtual stamp event' on our SCS forum on November 11th.

*ALL clear sets are stocked and ready to make their way home to you with your November stamp purchases!

Be sure to stop back tomorrow for RELEASE DAY! See you then!

:Dx
Denice

Clearly Christmas Tag

2011-10-30T07:27:00.002-05:00

Here's a quick tag I made using one of the October released clear stamp sets from The Greeting Farm called Clearly Christmas Stamp Set.

Open Me sentiment (TGF O&A Surprise)
Paper (Graphic 45)
Glitter Paper (Colorblok)
Twine (The Twinery) - Chartruese
Button (OTC)
Extras: bling, paper ribbon, ribbon,
pony beads

Thanks for stopping by, it's always fun sharing!
:Dx
Denice

WS Matilda preview

2011-10-27T00:01:00.007-05:00

Hi again!

I'm back with another preview today from The Greeting Farm!

We couldn't help but notice a new little someone “sprouting” up this November...and have a sweet sneak preview for you today!

Introducing...

WILD SPROUT MATILDA!

Matilda is sassy, sweet, and everthing in between and will be released on NOVEMBER 1st, so grab your wish lists and check them twice!

Look at this girl's hair...OMGoodness, I had the most fun coloring this adorable sprout! I thought I'd give Kraft paper a try and I'm pleasantly surpised at how fun it was to work with. Very different to what I'm used it, but it's always a bit interesting to play outside of the box.

In addition to all of the FUN going on around the Farm this coming week, The Greeting Farm would like to invite you to come and hang out with us on Release Day for FUN chatter throughtout the day on our SCS Forum and hopefully we'll run into each other live at some point!

Last but not least, and you'll hear more about this on RELEASE day too- mark your calendars for November 11th- our first live “virtual stamp event' on our SCS forum with a themed challege, prizes, and our very first customer hostess of the evening. This is something we are planning on doing once a month so if there are any potential hostesses out there, stay tuned!!!

For now, be sure to visit the TGF BLOG for more details on how you can WIN WS Matilda today and thanks for coming by!

:Dx
Denice

HOLIDAY ANYA preview

2011-10-26T00:01:00.008-05:00

Hello Farm friends!

This month has really flown by, hasn't it? We hope you've enjoyed the 5 clear stamp sets we released at the beginning of the month and hope you'll join us for some more fun and chatter on November 1st when The Greeting Farm brings you another character-packed release!

That's right! We're back this month with some brand-spankin' new additions to our very beloved line of TGF characters and we are covering ALL the bases this month! We've got a new Sprout, TWO new Creepers, and an Anya that will have you at HELLO, believe me!

Speaking of HELLO's, we have a VERY exciting announcement today too! Please welcome KRIS PALAKIKO to our Design Team as our November Guest! Most of you know Kris from all of her enthusiasm and participation in many of our challenges over the past few years...pretty much since TGF's beginning back when we were still “Pink Poison!” She is a die-hard fan, loyal customer, and talented crafter and we hope you'll stop by to welcome her to the Farm this month! On that note, a HUGE note of thanks to Lori Craig who was our wonderful October guest! We are going to miss her but know she won't be a stranger and I'm sure a lot of you will be running into her in our new Splitcoaststampers home! Thanks Lori and WELCOME Kris!

...and WELCOME to the newest little sweetie on the Farm...

HOLIDAY ANYA!

Isn't she beautiful? We just adore her and are thinkin' you might too...(wink ;)

I think Holiday Anya has a "southern" look to her...maybe it's the beautiful ball gown that she's wearing or her gorgeous long hair...but I'm secretly wondering if her middle name isn't Scarlett?!! LOL! I wish you could see the glitter on the trim of her dress because I used some Ultra-Fine Ritz Glitter in Nuance Chaude (warm highlights)...talk about glittery goodness and it really is some of the prettiest glitter I've seen! Befitting for both Anya and Scarlett!

Even though the challenge is over, I wanted to give kudos to Margie because I used her Monday Funday Sketch #1 from the FFC Blog for this new release...what a great sketch!

Holiday Anya is the first of FOUR single, rubber stamp previews so stay tuned tomorrow for more...but for now, visit our blogs because ONE of us has Holiday Anya hidden and up for grabs! You never know WHO will win her...it might be you!

Thanks for stopping by today and see you tomorrow with someone else sprouting up on the Farm!

:Dx
Denice

TGF and The Twinery Blog Swap/Hop

2011-10-21T07:00:00.008-05:00

Welcome to our combined Blog Swap/Hop today featuring two fantastic companies, The Greeting Farm and The Twinery! If you're just getting here from Tifany DeGough's blog, WELCOME! If you have yet to begin the hop, please visit the TWINERY BLOG to begin! Hooray! We are so excited to bring you a fun hop, loads of inspiration when the world of TGF Rubber stamps collides with the quality baker's twine we've all come to know and love, and some of the most talented designers in the industry with new and fun projects to share!

Did we mention PRIZES? There are definitely a few of those too so you'll want to check out our event today! Thank you so much for coming!

The Greeting Farm first sprouted into the stamping world in 2008 as a small dream and has cultivated into something wonderful because of wonderful customers like you! With three years of farm-fresh images under their belt, TGF is going strong and love bringing you fun-loving, animated characters, including the best-selling "Anya" line. The Greeting Farm brings you cute, charismatic images that are LOADS of fun to COLOR! There is truly something for EVERYONE on the Farm and we are so glad to be teaming up with the Twinery today!

As for the Twinery, twine is made from 100% cotton, it's eco-friendly and made in the USA. Whether you're gift wrapping, crafting or tying up baked goods to give to a friend, this TOP quality baker's twine adds a fresh, yet nostalgic look to any project at hand! The Twinery twine comes in 14 delicious colors and is uniquely twisted against a bright white hue, creating an eye-popping burst of color and a creative embellishment! It has lots of color which lends to a fun, candy-striped look.

Here's my project using the vampire from TGF's Spooktacular digi set and twine in the Honeydew-Light Chartruese color.

I tried my hand at the Spirelli technique and was hoping to make something that resembelled a spider web...alas, as cool as I think the web turned out I think it would be more effective in black, LOL! Charcoal twine is definately going on my shopping list!

Now...I DID mention something about PRIZES, didn't I? ;) There are TWO prize packs up for grabs and you will have until Sunday, October 23rd at 5pm CST to comment on ALL the blogs and enter for your chance to win one of them!

The Greeting Farm is giving away their ENTIRE November release EARLY to one lucky winner - that is four stamps in all and EARLY nonetheless!

The Twinery is giving away one “COLORFUL BUNCH” sampler pack!

That's TWO great prizes, TWO chances to win...and endless inspiration beginning HERE:

The TWINERY Blog
Julie Ranae
Jessica Diedrich
Emily Leiphart
Lori Craig
Caroline Stender
Carisa Zglobicki
Angelica Suarez
Tracey Pickersgill
Tifany DeGough
Denice Bartucci - You're here
Grace Hester
Kim Yu
Becca Fabozzi
The Greeting Farm Blog

Thank you SO much for stopping by today! Now it's time to head over to Grace Hester's blog, thanks so much for sharing in our SUPER fun event today!

:Dx
Denice

TGF Hallo Witch Digi

2011-10-18T10:58:00.005-05:00

Here's a fun card I made with the Hallo Witch digi image from TGF, isn't she adorable?!! I couldn't believe my luck a couple of weeks ago when I found this SEI DP at HL, I thought to myself it would be perfect for a Halloween card and it is! I also had the chance to use my newest MFT cloud die, which I embossed and distressed the clouds. There are pearls and alpha stickers too.

I only have a couple more Halloween cards to make for my kiddos, and then I have a few fall decorations I want to put up. Sadly, this will probably be the last year my youngest dons a costume and trick-or-treats...he's getting a bit too "cool" to wear a costume! *sniff, sniff*

:Dx
Denice

TGF Furever Clear

2011-10-14T19:14:00.003-05:00

How can you NOT fall in love with this adorable new release called Furever Clear from The Greeting Farm?!! OMG, it's so stinkin' cute and so much fun to color! This is such a perfect image for all of my cat-crazy-lovin' friends...and seriously, you know who you are!!! LOL!

An adorable image colored with Copics, some fab DP, a new nestie's die, a little twine, a feather, a beaded stickpin and some pearls...makes for a purr-fect card!

Thanks for stopping by, it's fun to chat!
:Dx
Denice

TGF Tea-riffic w/ Doily

2011-10-10T07:13:00.002-05:00

The minute I saw this reversible DP I knew I was going to use it for the new TGF Tea-riffic clear set...everything about the paper reminded me of a proper tea time, doily included. I added a beautiful silk lollipop flower that I rec'd from Kathy Jo in a swap on CMB...didn't she do a gorgeous job on that flower?!! Yep...I think so too!

Hey...have a great day and thanks for stopping by and saying Hi!

:Dx
Denice

TSB - Ellie's 1st B/day

2011-10-07T16:16:00.008-05:00

This is going to be quick as I have to get ready for work, but I wanted to post a card I made using a fun digi stamp from The Stamping Boutique for my niece's daughter's 1st birthday this weekend. I just think the balloon carrying the cupcake is sweet...and super clever!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELLIE!!!

It seems my inner child has come out lately as I can't stay away from glitter and this image just shouted "GLITTER" to me! Who doesn't love their Quickie Glue Pen for moments like these?!! lol!

Last July I bought my first MFT die and have finally gotten around to using it~LOVE IT!!! Don't be surprised if you see clouds floating on my blog all month...these are the perfect little size for any project.

As I said...a quick post!
Thanks for stopping by, it's always nice to see a smiling face or two.
:Dx
Denice

TGF says..."FREE SHIPPING Friday and let's CHAT!"

2011-10-07T06:29:00.005-05:00

Woot Woot!!! I just copy and pasted a post from Jess who's hanging around TGF's Forum on SCS today, check out what she has to say....

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Hey, everyone!

We are offering a FREE SHIPPING code today ONLY as a celebration of our first week here at Splitcoast on our new FORUM!

We hope you guys will check in often to view new threads (*you can even START them here in our main forum), chat with other TGF friends, and chat with us too!

We are so grateful for the outpouring of support this past week that Marie is offering an unprecedented "FREE SHIPPING FRIDAY" code for TODAY ONLY!

Here's all you need to do (ON YOUR HONOR!) to claim your free shipping code:

a.) SIGN UP for a FREE SCS membership and user name if you don't already have one and come chat w/ us here on the thread letting us know what you're doing this weekend!

b.) if you already ARE signed up for SCS, just CHAT! let us know what your weekend plans are and I hope to see lots of you saying hello right here in the forum today

THE CODE for FREE SHIPPING-TODAY ONLY (until 11pm CST) is: ___?___

Happy shopping and thanks for all the support!
xoxo
Jess and Marie

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If you're curious and/or want to find out the code for FREE SHIPPING click here! Hope to see you there!
:Dx
Denice

Throwback Thursday with Lolli Anya

2011-10-06T00:01:00.002-05:00

Good Morning, it’s another gorgeous fall day in the midwest where we’ve been fortunate to have beautiful weather this entire week, and now that the leaves are beginning to turn gorgeous shades of red and orange, every street and corner is picturesque. It’s no wonder that I have Fall and Halloween on my mind!

I used the adorable Lolli Anya for this week’s Throwback Thursday, and doesn’t she look frightenly sweet in her fall colors?!! I couldn’t help myself, the minute I saw her lolli I thought of candy corn colors and knew she would be perfect for a Halloween card. A little time, a little glitter, and a lot of Glossy Accents...

The new stamps at TGF are awesome, I love them all...but there’s something about inking up a favorite Anya or Oliver that makes me happy...almost as much as looking out my backyard and seeing this awesome maple tree!

So grab one of your favorite TGF stamps...old or new, get inky, be happy!

As always, thanks for stopping by...I love hanging with friends!

:Dx
Denice

TGF Release Day Event

2011-10-01T00:01:00.003-05:00

HELLO and WELCOME to the OCTOBER release at The Greeting Farm! Not only do we have FIVE SPECTACULAR new releases available, a NEW challenge team debuting today on the Farm Fresh Challenge blog, we are THRILLED to bring you a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT- probably one of the biggest in TGF history...

THE GREETING FARM IS PROUD to announce that we have been invited to be the newest MEMBER COMPANY on SPLITCOASTSTAMPERS!!!!!

We are beyond thrilled and honored to become a Member Company and cannot wait to share some of the benefits and excitement with ALL of you!

For those of you NEW to Splitcoaststampers (SCS), it is the single largest online community for stampers and a wonderful place to access tutorials, a vast online gallery, and tons of ways to get involved with their awesome forums dedicated to stamping and much more!

As a MEMBER COMPANY, The Greeting Farm now has our VERY OWN FORUM to encourage ALL of our customers, new and old to get out there and chat with us, while we keep you up to date on the latest TGF happenings :) With over 700,000 unique hits a month, we are excited about the potential to meet NEW Farm friends, but we are mostly SO, SO very excited about being able to have a 'home' to chat with you, get to know you better, and post fun and important information ALL in one place! We really look forward to this being a means of getting closer to our stamping community, welcoming new stampers and getting to spend more time with our cherished current customers, as well!

Splitcoaststampers also offers a wonderful Member gallery where you can upload ALL your photos, even non-TGF cards, to their gallery and use different keywords depending on what you're uploading. Please use this keyword for all SCS gallery posts: thegreetingfarm (no spaces :)

Last but not least, if you are new to Splitcoast, it's a free service, so all you need to do is pop on over and register a user name and password just like our own Gallery :) Should you lose the above link to get to the TGF FORUM? No problem! Just log onto Splitcoast, enter the FORUMS> Member Companies>The Greeting Farm! WOO HOOOO!!!!! We are SO EXCITED about this announcement!

If you have ANY questions whatsoever, please contact Jess and she will be happy to answer them!

Now...ON with the SHOW! Hooray! We hope that you will come to our RELEASE EVENT TODAY, beginning at NOON CST, and chatting throughout the day! Around 10pm CST. there will be an ENTIRE release to give away to one lucky SCS user who chats with us on our "RELEASE PARTY CHATTER" thread, so come on over and check us out! You can chat with us ANY time before 10pm CST-winner will be announced on the TGF BLOG and on our SCS chat :)

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I had a lot of fun using the Clear Christmas set on this card. Not only did I make a window card using a transparency, but I also stamped snowflakes on the transparency...ohhhhhh, I love this look!

Last but not least, our DT BLOG HOP begins as there is ANOTHER OCTOBER RELEASE PRIZE being given away to anyone who completes the DT hop and leaves a comment here on the TGF BLOG.

TGF BLOG
LORI CRAIG
Becca Fabozzi
Carisa Zglobicki
Denice Bartucci - That's ME!
Kim Yu
Tracey Pickersgill
Jessica Diedrich

Thank you so much for participating and for being here with us on such an exciting day! Hope to see you ALL on the new TGF FORUM! Hooray!

:Dx
Denice

TGF Tea-riffic Preview

2011-09-30T00:01:00.004-05:00

Hello, TGF friends!

So, are you all exhausted...reeling from this FULL week of previewing the FIVE new stamp sets being released at The Greeting Farm TOMORROW????? Well, we thought we'd help out with that and wind down the week with a nice cup of tea....

However, winding down is not all THAT possible because we have a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT TOMORROW, don't forget! For now though, sit back...relax...and pour yourself a cup or two of inspiration from our new "Tea-riffic" set.

I immediately thought of tea bags with this adorable new set and remembered seeing a tutorial on Splitcoaststampers to make a tea bag holder. Not only was this a fun and easy project, but it will also make a great gift for a friend (or two) when the winter chills have them down this winter.

We are totally zen on the TGF BLOG today too (ok, we are bursting with excitement about tomorrow, but we are TRYING to be, anyway!), so be sure to head over for more project inspiration and another chance to WIN "Tea-riffic" today!

Thanks, as always for stopping by and I'll see you tomorrow for ALL the excitement!
:Dx
Denice

FUR-ever Preview

2011-09-29T00:01:00.004-05:00

Hello, again, everyone! Well, we've covered babies so far at The Greeting Farm, did you think we would leave your pets out? Not a chance! How CUTE is this new clear stamp set, titled "FUR-ever"??? Awwww. Whether you have a fantastic feline or precious pup, this is definitely a must-have for all pet lovers out there, kids and adults alike!

What a fab set, with some adorable phrases...and let me tell you, these cuties stamp beautifully...imagine the possibilites!!!! I seriously couldn't stop coloring these fur-babies...they're so much fun!

Well, if a dog is a man's best friend, I hear STAMPS are some of ours! Be sure to check out the TGF BLOG today to see how you can WIN the new "FUR-ever" set!

Thanks again for stopping by!
:Dx
Denice

TGF Build a Onesie - boy

2011-09-28T00:01:00.001-05:00

If you've been keeping up with this week's previews at The Greeting Farm, you know they're right in the middle of a FULL week of October previews and the excitement is building! They're BURSTING with excitement about what's to come in the next few days, not to mention the FIVE amazing October releases!

Did you think they left the BOYS out? Not a chance! The Greeting Farm is introducing "BUILD A ONESIE: Boy!" today, which is the adorable counterpart to the "BUILD a ONESIE: Girl" set that was previewed yesterday, and both will be released on October 1st in clear polymer, quality stamps.

BUMMER....I'm not part of the today's preview but a few lucky Farmers have fab previews they can't wait to show you, so don't forget to visit the TGF BLOG to see who has some cute couture for a boy to show you today! I hear there's a set up for grabs there, so be sure to find out how you can enter to win!

:Dx

Build a Onesie - girl

2011-09-27T00:01:00.001-05:00

Sadly, I don't have a card or project to share today, but I wanted to let you know that today is another preview day over at The Greeting Farm! With the popularity of the Anya and Ian "wardrobe" sets a few years ago where you could build your own outfits, they decided to give the wee-ones a turn to be fashionable and introduce you to "BUILD A ONESIE: Girl!" This sweet set of cute couture will be available in CLEAR polymer when it's released on October 1st!

Be sure to visit the TGF BLOG today to see how you can WIN a set of your own today! Thanks again for stopping by and see you soon! In the meantime, be sure to check out the TGF BLOG every day to stay tuned into our week-long October preview week!

:Dx
Denice

SLEIGHBELLS RING...are YOU listenin'?

2011-09-26T00:01:00.003-05:00

Hello, Farm Friends! It's hard to believe that in a few short months, we'll be twirling into Thanksgiving, caroling into Christmas, and putting some HEART in the HOLIDAYS! While we don't want to rush any of the magical times ahead (and maybe not rush that cold weather, either!), we know that it takes time and energy to get a head start on those Holiday cards!

Today marks day one of a FIVE-day PREVIEW EVENT at The Greeting Farm and we are thrilled to bring you our first sneak peek at a new CLEAR stamp set, simply titled "CLEAR CHRISTMAS!" Before we get to previews, we have a SUPER special October Guest Designer to announce today! Please welcome the amazingly sweet and talented LORI CRAIG to our TGF family this month! Lori's blog, "Make a Difference" is inspiring and from the heart, you'll definitely want to visit and we are over the moon that she is joining us this month. WELCOME. LORI!

I've been wanting to make a shaker card for so long and thought the sleigh was the perfect image for a candy shaker card, made from recycled Wacky Tape packaging.

The minute I saw the Parcel Post image in this set I knew I was going to make a tag (or two)...

I was a bit nervous about using clear stamps in UTEE, but the stamps came out unscathed and still stamp perfectly, kudos to the quality of these clear stamps!

Well, does that get you in the spirit, even though it's a little early? We hope so! Don't forget to check out the TGF BLOG today for MORE samples from the entire DT and a chance to WIN this set before it's released! What's more? We have a HUGE announcement coming on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1st during our RELEASE day post and you will NOT want to miss this one...promise! Not only do we have a new release coming, a new Challenge Team coming October 1st...we have ONE more exciting announcement and it might just be our best one YET!

Thanks for stopping by today...I'll definitely be back with more in the next couple of days!

:Dx
Denice

A Spooktacular Spotlight

2011-09-19T00:01:00.003-05:00

Hi all, I have to tell you, I LOVE living in the Midwest and thoroughly enjoy all four seasons (even if I do feel the winter season is 2 months too long) and in a couple of days it will officially be fall, which is my favorite season. We’ve already started to have cooler temps, and just this past weekend we saw hay bales and pumpkin fields cropping up on the country roads! It’s true, I’m definitely falling into the Halloween spirit and am getting the itch to start decorating...even though I know it’s waaaaaay too early...or is it?!!

Nah, it’s never too early, LOL! I’ve got a cute project I’d like to share with you today using the Spooktacular digi set which came out last year. I instantly fell in love with these little characters...and thought they’d make the cutest little ornaments/charms. A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E!!!

I had to think of what I was going to hang the ornaments from and after another ‘ah ha’ moment I pulled out my handy-dandy Cricut and used one of the Halloween cartridges to make this not-so-spooky tree to hang them from. Then I added a few sets of eyes...hoping for a spooky feel! Not too scary though, right?!!

Lastly, thanks for stopping by today! I want to give a BIG shout-out to all my followers for the positive comments over the past couple of months...they truly warm my heart!

:Dx
Denice

TGF Boho Anya

2011-09-16T07:07:00.004-05:00

Another quick Boho Anya card, and as much as I want to keep including peace signs and the word "groovy" I have to refrain...this girlie is stylin' and definately brings a new and updated version of chic to the runways...I just love her soft and flowing style!
Okay, okay...so I did add some peace signs to the card...I'm a throwback from the 70's, I just had to add them!! LOL!

I'm off for a little R&R this weekend with my hubby for a combination birthday/anniversary celebration...he turned 50 in May, and we just celebrated our 24th anniversary a couple of days ago. It's always nice to escape from everyday life once in a while!

Enjoy what comes your way, and thanks for stopping by!
:Dx

TGF Cheeky Kitty Digi Preview

2011-09-14T00:01:00.003-05:00

There'll be a new release available at The Greeting Farm on Thursday...it's adorable, it's a digi, and it's a Cheeky girl...three purrrr-fect features all in one image!

I used Rach's sketch from today's WOW (Which One Wednesday) Challenge over at the Farm Fresh Challenge Blog for my inspiration for this card. Here's the sketch:

Here's what I came up with!

What do you think....isn't the kitty costume purrrr-fect for the newest Cheeky girl...MEOW!!! Don't forget, you can get her tomorrow at The Greeting Farm store!

:Dx
Denice

A Summer Breeze

2011-09-12T22:22:00.004-05:00

Thought I'd share just a little bit of my afternoon with you...

and how I love this time of year when it starts to get a little cooler outside and we finally get to open the windows after what seems like a couple of months of continuously having the air conditioning on. I could sit for hours, watching the curtains blowing in the wind...light and airy...floating and fluttering like butterflies!

I can only hope that your day was just as serendipitous!

:Dx
Denice

Throwback Thursday at TGF

2011-09-08T00:01:00.001-05:00

I’m sitting here wondering if you’ve heard the saying...

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW

I bet you have, and boo-hoo-hoo...I LOVE my older TGF stamps and would NEVER, EVER get rid of them! OMG, NEVER!!! LOL! Thank goodness for Throwback Thursdays...when it’s alright to pull out your older TGF stamps and show them some lovin’! You know you can pull them out any day of the week, it’s just that TGF likes to showcase some of the older sets on Thursdays...they’re why we fell in love with TGF in the first place! With that said, I hope you like the project I made for you today!

I found this adorable quote while searching for angel quotes for my Heart Journal a couple of weeks ago, and I’ve been thinking about this ever since I saw it...waiting for the right time to use it. I can’t remember who the quote was by, if anyone does and wants to let me know, that would be great.

I don’t think it comes as a surprise to anyone when I say that I LOVE the Cheeky Cherry girls as they seem to show up a lot in my projects...and who doesn’t love the adorable and aptly named Naughty and Nice set?

I wanted to use Cheeky with her wings and halo, but wasn’t sure what to do about the broomstick...until my “AH HA” moment when I remembered I bought Hallo Witch Digi last Halloween. Along with my images, I used a lot of color sprays, flowers, pearls, lace, glitter, Copics, and few other do-dads...finishing with this adorable wall hanging (which has yet to have a ribbon to hang it with!)

The older stamps really are why most of us fell in love with TGF in the first place, so I hope you get the chance to pull out some of yours this week. Maybe you'll find the time to join a challenge or two, and if you do...hopefully you’ll join the Farm Fresh Challenge Blog
DT with one of their 3 weekly challenges.

:Dx
Denice

Miss Anya Bags, DS17, and Day 189

2011-09-07T11:06:00.004-05:00

Here's another card I made with the newly released TGF Miss Anya Bags...isn't she a cutie with those adorable piggy tails?!!

I thought I'd use Deconstructing Jen's Sketch 17, and as usual I'm posting to her challenge in the 11th hour...but I really do love her sketches and don't like missing them unless I'm having a busy, busy week.

I also used another challenge that my card fell right into this week over at the 365 Cards blog, Day 189 - Pattern Frenzy....it was to use 6 different patterned papers...that was easy peasy to do after I paper pieced her top and purse.

I'm still in love with the SEI paper pack that I found at the Expo a couple of weeks ago, it's patterns are the perfect size for cards. I went looking through my stash of stamps and this sentiment and knew immediately it was going to work great with Jen's sketch...but OMGoodness, I didn't realize it was going to work so well! LOL! As usual, I used Copics to color.

As always, thanks for stopping by and leaving comments, they're always appreciated.

:Dx

Lula - Something Special

2011-09-06T16:39:00.002-05:00

Here's the adorable TGF Lula again...in pink, purple, and black...which is probably my least fav color combination. But I thought Lula could rock these colors, and ROCK...she does!

Can you guess the 5 TGF stamps I used on this card?
1. Lula
2. Bantastic
3. Splotchy Background
4. Special Autumn
5. Matey (for the skulls)

I had a lot of fun making the banner, but hemmed and hawed over making the little bows...it seems my fingers just kept getting in the way, LOL!

I'm trying something different today and am going to PILE IT ON by joining a couple of different challenges with this card...something that's new to me. Here are the two challenges I'm joining this week.

1. PIO #36 Anything that begins with B, and I used a BANNER
2. Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog Anything but Birthday

Thanks for stopping by and leaving all the sweet comments, they really do make my day!

SPECTACULAR SEPTEMBER Blog Hop

2011-09-01T00:01:00.008-05:00

Hello, everyone!

It is shaping up to be a SPECTACULAR SEPTEMBER indeed as it's the FIRST of the month and it's time for our exciting stamp release today at The Greeting Farm!

As if that weren't enough...I FINALLY get to show you the brand new MISS ANYA set that has become all the 'buzz' around farmland this week.... INTRODUCING:

MISS ANYA "BAGS"!

Remember that little snippet of the new Miss Anya set from last Friday? Well, here is the whole card, in all of it's Anya glory.....

It was really hard to choose which of these three new gorgeous Anyas I should preview...in the end, my deciding factor was the hair...I couldn't pass up these long tresses and was giddy as all "get out!" when I started coloring them! This is just one of the 3 fabulous images in the set.

I wanted to add some butterflies and remembered the K&Co butterflies from a few years past that had transparent wings...OH MY, it was LOVE at first sight with those beauties! After using up my stash of those butterflies, I've since duplicated them by cutting the transparency with my Cricut (with wonderful results) and using my MS punches...OH YEAH, do I ever love this 3D look!!!

Isn't this new Miss Anya set "Fierce" as Christian from PROJECT RUNWAY would say??? We at TGF are just in love with this new set, and speaking of runways and fashion, it's time to crown the 2011 FARM FASHIONISTA so be sure to check out the TGF BLOG today to see who WON!

In addition to that excitement, we have today's hop for you to enjoy because there is ONE MORE FULL RELEASE up for grabs as today's PRIZE on the TGF BLOG! Be sure to start there for all the release excitement to begin and check back there tomorrow to see who the winner was! In case you get lost along the way, here is your hop order:

TGF BLOG
Jess Marin
Becca Fabozzi
Carisa Zglobicki
Denice Bartucci (that's me!)
Kim Yu
Tracey Pickersgill
Jessica Diedrich

Thanks for hanging out with us all week long to enjoy all of our previews and happenings...and now...GO! SHOP! STAMP! The time is now...happy September, everyone!

:Dx
Denice

Pssst...there's going to be an 'extra' prize giveaway on The Greeting Farm FaceBook page today through 10pm CST, let's just say it might be another Anya Bags set!

TGF Boho Anya Preview

2011-08-31T00:01:00.002-05:00

It's a week of Boho, CHIC, and everything in-between at the Farm this week!

Have you heard about all the excitement at The Greeting Farm this week? In case you are just tuning in, we're in the middle of previewing some awesome new stamps this week...all leading up to our SPECTACULAR SEPTEMBER release and DT blog hop coming TOMORROW....and that's not all! You still have a few hours left to enter our FARM FASHIONISTA contest before the winner is announced TOMORROW and I can tell from the entries rolling in that we are gonna have our work cut out for us!

Before that time comes though, we have ONE more preview to sneak in today and she gives a whole new meaning to the term "boho-chic"....

INTRODUCING....BOHO ANYA!

This darling new addition to our famous "ANYA" character line is just as adorable as can be and we are SO excited to welcome her into our TGF family! Here's what I created with her today:

I found this awesome crinkled twill tape and SEI DP at the Expo I went to a couple of weekends ago and just HAD to have them, thinking they mixed well for an updated boho-chic look....sorta/kinda like Mary-Kate and Ashley. Hmmm...I wonder if Boho Anya is really their triplet?!! LOL!

Don't forget to stop by the TGF BLOG today for a recap of ALL of the exciting happenings at the Farm this week and to see how you can WIN a BOHO ANYA today!

Thanks for stopping by and leaving all the sweet comments, each and every one makes me feel so proud to be part of this awesome DT.

:Dx
Denice

Preview of TGF Creeper Crew Lula

2011-08-30T00:01:00.001-05:00

Introducting Lula, the newest Creeper over at TGF...you can just see the sass and attitude coming from this girl. Not only that...but she has some seriously FAB.U.LOUS hair!!!

This card is going to one of my oldest and dearest BFF's, whose grand-daughter recently enlisted....CONGRATS to Jessica!

I used Jen Shults' weekly sketch challenge for this card, Deconstructed Sketch No. 16...here's the sketch and here's a link to the challenge if you're looking to play along.

CC Lula will be released in a SPECTACULAR SEPTEMBER" release along with the new Miss Anya set and 2 other singles....all leading up to some awesome new stamps to add to your collection on the 1st!

If you haven't had the chance to check out the two new CLEAR stamp sets, "Bantastic" and "Fairy Princess", you can do that here. Both sets are available in the store now!

Be sure to head over to the TGF BLOG and find out how YOU can win her today...I hear she's playing hide-and-seek on one of our blogs today and you JUST might be the lucky winner! Last but not least, be sure to read about the "FARM FASIONISTA" contest going on NOW on the TGF Blog...there's still a few days to enter!

Thanks everyone and I'll be back tomorrow with another preview! What a week at The Greeting Farm!

:Dx
Denice

The Pink Elephant - TPE114

2011-08-29T10:36:00.005-05:00

Click here to see TGF WS LOGAN Preview...or you can just scroll down! :D

This week's challenge over at the Pink Elephant is PAPER PIECING and it is being sponsored by TGF where the winner will recieve a free 4x6 rubber stamp set....I hope you get the chance to try this challenge, paper piecing is always a lot of fun!

I used the TGF Hoo Loves You 4x6 rubber set, Graphic 45 paper, TH and CB embossing folders, an iRock, distress inks, and I don't think you can see it very well but I also used Atyou Spica glitter pens to outline the flowers. If you're wondering what was paper pieced..it's the owl faces (which are also pop-dotted) and the leaves.

You have until midnight September 3rd to play along!

:Dx
Denice

TGF WS Logan

2011-08-29T00:01:00.003-05:00

Check out the adorable new guy that's previewing over at TGF blog today, WS Logan. OMGoodness...don't you just love his hoodie, and those curly locks?!! If only I were a WS image, I'd be saying, "YUMMY!!!"

I used Logan on a card I made for my nephew's upcoming birthday, and because my nephew is a hands-on type of guy, I always like to surprise him with some type of "moving" element on his cards. I just know he's going to love the cool effect of this waterfall card...I know I do. I think the CG sentiment works well with the card too...kinda cool, right?!! LOL!

WS LOGAN will be released in a SPECTACULAR SEPTEMBER release along with the new Miss Anya set and 2 other singles....all leading up to some awesome new stamps to add to your collection on the 1st!

Don't forget about the two new CLEAR stamp sets, "Bantastic" and "Fairy Princess", available in the store now...or perhaps you want to add them to your September 'loot'? :)

Be sure to head over to the TGF BLOG as there is a Wild Sprout Logan up for grabs today, and in case you missed yesterday's BIG announcement, click HERE to find out how YOU could become our "Farm Fashionista" of 2011!

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you're as excited about seeing the new releases as I am!

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Thanks Vi for letting me CASE your waterfall card.
Click here for a SCS waterfall tutorial.
Graphic 45 paper...LOVE IT!!!

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:Dx
Denice

A Snippet of the NEW TGF Miss Anya set

2011-08-26T00:01:00.006-05:00

Hello, Farm friends....or should I say, FASHIONISTAS? Well, we're assuming there are some fashionistas out there amongst you all!

I'm here to preview just a tiny tease of a BRAND NEW MISS ANYA set coming to The Greeting Farm! WOO HOO! We know it's been a while, and we heard ya loud and clear that a new Miss Anya set was wanted by many... can you GUESS what the theme is?

Well, we're hoping you'll figure it out somewhere along the way, but for now, we have a SUPER FUN contest to announce! Remember our "Club Anya Couture" contest from a few years past? Well, we're vampin' and AMPING it up this time in search of our latest "FARM FASHIONISTA!"

What does that mean? One lucky winner who shows us the most fashion and flair will WIN the ENTIRE SPETEMBER release...and there are FOUR new releases including the new Miss Anya set to be revealed on the 1st!

Here are the OFFICIAL RULES (you can also view them on the TGF BLOG):

*Create a card or project using TGF stamps. You can alter, fashion, reposition clothes, heads, whatever, but it needs to be with ONLY TGF Stamps.

*Submit your card or project to the TGF Galleria/TGF CONTESTS and SPECIAL EVENTS/FARM FASHIONISTA 2011. ALL entries must be submitted by Wednesday, August 31st at 6pm CST.

WINNER will be voted on by the Farmers, Jess and Marie and be announced on RELEASE DAY, Thursday September 1st!

HOW FUN does that sound? Thanks for stopping by today and be sure to let that mojo FLOW...YOU could be the next FARM FASHIONISTA at TGF!

In addition to all of that news, we are SUPER excited to welcome JESS MARIN to the TGF family this month as our SEPTEMBER GUEST designer! Jess is no stranger to TGF, she plays in a ton of our challenges and is just an all-around awesome supporter - so let's give her a fabulous TGF welcome, as always! WELCOME, JESS!

That's it for me today, but I'll be back with lots more to share on Monday! Thanks as always for stopping by!

:Dx
Denice

UR Fly

2011-08-23T00:37:00.002-05:00

I can't seem to leave this TGF Fairy Princess clear set alone...these little fairies are just too adorable and soooooo easy to use!

Some pretty green and silver DP, a couple of EK Success punches, a Recollections flower, bling, Thickers, and Copics...that's all it took for this quick and easy card.

It's almost time for the new September release at TGF...stay tuned!
:Dx
Denice

A WINNER and some Expo Pictures

2011-08-21T18:53:00.008-05:00

First things first....the winner of the Fly Baby 12 x 12 LO and Copic blog candy is GOBEAGIRL! Lisa, send your addy to me at ddbartucci@yahoo.com and I'll get this out to you in the next couple of days. Thanks to everyone for all the wonderful comments, they were all very sweet!

This past weekend I had a few friends from Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan come to town and we all went to the Scrapbook Expo in St. Charles....can you say "FUN"!!!!

We shopped...I'd show you pictures of what I bought but that might be incriminating as my hubby could read this post at anytime, LOL. I bought a "handful" of copics at $3.99 per Sketch marker...such a deal! Then I ran into a real dilemma at the Nesties booth...it was buy 3 Nesties, get one free....what to do, what to do?!! LOL!

We went to classes...I loved learning all the techniques in the Melissa Frances class!

We ate...if you ever come to the Chicago area you have to eat at PORTILLO's...it's the absolute best Italian Beef in the area! OMG, they have a Chocolate Cake Shake!!

We cropped....

We celebrated Marji's birthday...

We had margaritas (of course!!!)...

It was sad to see the girls leave this morning, but we had a lot of fun and it was so nice getting together to shop, crop, chat, and laugh...and laugh...and laugh! And just when we thought we were done laughing for a few minutes, Marji said, "and it spits!" and the laughing started all over again! Thanks for the great weekend girls.

Thanks for stopping by, and GOBEAGIRL don't forget to send me your addy!

:Dx
Denice

Lily Pad Card Challenge

2011-08-19T00:01:00.001-05:00

I took the time to participate in Lily Pad Cards challenge that's being sponsored by TGF this week. If you want to check it out....click here. The challenge is to do your best with the fab sketch below. At first I hesitated because I just wasn't sure about the corner thingies, but after thinking about it I decided to "tweak" it to fit my style.

Here's the sketch:

Here's what I came up with:

I sure hope I didn't tweak this challenge too much?!! I love using TGF's Syrene...she's so magical! I used Prima mulberry flowers, various flower centers, Atyou Spica Pens, MS branch punch with blue glitter paper for the branches (love using glitter paper for branches!!), Nesties Label Two, and sea shells from the Atlantic ocean that were gathered along the Litchfield Beach shoreline in South Carolina on our family vacation last year. *sigh* I wish I was there, taking in the sun and enjoying the warm ocean air!

Thanks for stopping by and saying hi, I always love reading your comments.

I can see CLEARLY now at TGF...and a little Blog Candy

2011-08-15T00:01:00.008-05:00

It's gonna be a BRIGHT and SUNSHINY day for sure at The Greeting Farm! Hooray!

Today is the day...two new sets are available for purchase as we are proud to debut our new line of CLEAR stamps! BANTASTIC and FAIRY PRINCESS!

Here is my project using both of the new CLEAR sets BANTASTIC and FAIRY PRINCESS in a 12x12 sb'ing LO...don't you just love the fairies holding the banner! So sweet!! Talking about sweet...did you see where I wrote BLOG CANDY in the title? This LO is being offered as blog candy, deets are at the bottom of this post.

I don't know what it is, but these adorable little fairies make me want to sprinkle glitter over everything! I did show some restraint...but seriously, I think you'll be hopping on the glitter band wagon when you see these cuties in person!

The smaller banner was attached to a transparency overlay, which allows it to be moved anywhere on the page.

We are SO excited to begin today's hop combining some TGF 'alum' with our Farmers! Be sure to check out the TGF BLOG for a complete list of links, as one lucky winner will receive BOTH sets just for commenting and participating in the hop! And just in case you get lost along the way in all of the excitement that is CLEARLY mounting...here is the list:

TGF BLOG
Amber Hight
Tanya Tahir
Kadie Ensley
Kelly Booth
Pam Varnell
Amy Young
Kim Nath
Anna Maria Nilsson
Jen Shults
Traci Porter
Emma Eads

and our Farmers!

• Becca Fabozzi
• Carisa Zglobicki
• Denice Bartucci (that's me!)
• Kim Yu
• Tracey Pickersgill
• Jessica Diedrich

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BLOG CANDY

There are so many little details on this LO and I would love to share it with someone who really wants it...that's why it's being offered as BLOG CANDY. But guess what? I'm also including 3 Copic markers (R20,E11, E00), a bottle of Liquid Pearls in Silver, and a bottle of Stickles in Frosted Lace....SWEET right?!! YES!!!

The rules are so simple to win this candy...there isn't any posting or linking to anyone's blog! All you have to do is...

1. Be a follower of this blog
2. Leave a comment on this post
3. Start your comment with the word YES (just to clarify that you're interested in the blog candy)
4. Post your comment by 11:59 pm August 19th
5. Check back on August 21st to see if you're the winner

A random name will be drawn on August 20th, and posted on the 21st. Good luck to all who leave a comment!

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That's it for me today, but be sure to head over to the TGF BLOG, where it's ALL beginning! HAPPY RELEASE DAY, everyone!

:Dx
Denice

TGF Clear Stamp Preview

2011-08-14T00:01:00.008-05:00

Hey, everyone!

I am back to fully reveal what may have been just a cloudy snippet yesterday... did you see through our little surprise or are you CLEARLY stumped?

Well, wonder no more because some of the cherished members of the TGF alum along with the Farmers are thrilled to bring you a BRAND NEW line by TGF:

CLEAR STAMPS!!!!

Before we go any further, these stamps are not replacing our rubber line. We are testing the waters to bring you some fun new designs, and most of all QUALITY stamps! To add to the fun, we also have the opportunity to bring you some RE-RELEASES, in addition to NEW releases and we are excited to get started with our first two sets!

INTRODUCING.....

BANTASTIC and FAIRY PRINCESS

I used the FAIRY PRINCESS set to make these adorable charms, and I can't say it enough just how stinkin' cute these little fairies are! They are the perfect size and so much fun to color. The charms were made with Memory Glass, Memory Foil, and embossing powder. I glued it all together with Glossy Accents, used TH stick pins, added a few beads and ribbon...and walla...some adorable charms!

So, what do you think? Are you CLEARLY stunned or could you see RIGHT THROUGH our snippet yesterday? LOL! Anxious to try the new line? Well, be sure to leave a comment on the TGF BLOG to see who ELSE is previewing the FUN today...you'll see some familiar faces in addition to our Farmers and there's a SET OR TWO UP FOR GRABS there, too!

See you tomorrow for the official release of our first two CLEAR stamp sets, Bantastic and Fairy Princess.

Thanks for stopping by!
:Dx
Denice

A little TGF snippet....can you guess what it is?!!

2011-08-13T00:01:00.007-05:00

Something delightfully different is coming...to THE GREETING FARM!

Can you guess what it is? I'm thrilled to be a part of an exciting preview to be revealed TOMORROW, August 14th!

Some of our dearest TGF alum is back along with the Farmers and we have a surprise for you coming...so be sure to tune into the TGF BLOG today and leave your guess as to what that might be! Are we too transparent? ANY idea as to what this special, mid-month release could be? Well, stay tuned and I'll see you back here tomorrow to see if you're still stumped or if you've seen RIGHT THROUGH to what we're about to reveal!

Clearly excited,
:Dx
Denice

Ribbon Carousel Challenge

2011-08-12T20:59:00.003-05:00

I had a few minutes today to join the challenge that THE GREETING FARM is sponsoring this week at THE RIBBON CAROUSEL.

Jess Deidrich, our TGF coordinator and Ribbon Carousel DT'er challenges everyone to get in touch with our “edgier side”. So rip your paper, distress your edges, use an edgy character or image...just do something “edgy”.

One lucky participant in this week's challenge will receive a Greeting Farm 4x6 stamp set of THEIR CHOICE!! So get your edgy on! Your creation can be anything from cards, quilts, sewn items, paper crafts, paintings, anything will work!
*** Please remember that your creation must have ribbon, bakers twine, jute twine, lace (basically anything that comes on a spool). ***

Being on TGF DT I thought it would be fun to play along, it's always fun to try new challenges!

I used the always adorable TGF Piper from the Creeper Crew...boy does this girl have attitude, LOL! I thought the sentiment on this card was a bit EDGY, I mean...how often to you say "truth or dare" to someone?!! I used my Wonky Rectangles Nestie, inked the edges, and then hand doodled around the edge of the rectangle....something I've never done before!!! (I think my artsy mojo is finally kicking in thanks to the Heart Journaling challenges going on at TGF.) I embossed the flower with Utee 3x's...giving it a glassy look, and then topped it off with a button and some twine!

If you'd like to participate the challenge over at The Ribbon Carousel, click HERE.

Lastly, stay tuned because there's more exciting news at TGF over the next few days....more hints tomorrow!

:Dx
Denice

WOW! My favorite color in a sketch....

2011-08-11T14:36:00.004-05:00

I tried to combine 2 challenges this week, which is always a lot of fun...especially when you get to use your fav color!

Farm Fresh Challenges - WOW - My Favorite Color(s) and
Deconstructed Jen's Sketch No. 14

Here's my card:

I used TGF's Fly Away set which I just purchased during their last Farmer's Market, can you say SCORE?!! I used Copics to color the image and if you're wondering...BG10 is my all time fav Copic color. I also used the MFT Die-Namics cloud die, TH distress inks, and a few sprinkles of glitter...I'm starting to think EVERYTHING looks better with a little bit of glitter on it, don't you think? The paper is from an old MBI's prepackaged set.

I just had to post this last picture because it's proof that I truely love aqua, LOL!

Thanks for stopping by, it's always fun to visit with friends!

:Dx

Deconstructed Sketch No. 13

2011-08-10T17:35:00.003-05:00

Here's the sketch at Deconstructing Jen's blog this week...all you have to do is click on Jen's name to check out her weekly sketches.

I barely made it this week with just 2 hours before the deadline, but I made it! I used a TGF digi image called Fairie - Summer...and what better way to color her than with Copics and Atyou Glitter pens?!!

I'm starting to get hooked on Jen's weekly sketches...not only does she come up with the best sketches, but the DT she's pulled together is MUCHO talented! Check it out if you get the chance, you won't be disappointed!

:Dx
Denice

A little rain and a little sun...

2011-08-08T23:41:00.007-05:00

...mix them together and you get this gorgeous double rainbow!

Lucky us to open the patio door yesterday during one of the many storms in our area and get so see this spectacular show from mother nature...almost magical, don't you think?!!

TGF - Throwback Thursday - Cheeky Cherry Pie

2011-08-04T00:01:00.002-05:00

It's my turn for Throwback Thursday on the Splendid Stamping blog today and I chose to use the always fab, Cheeky Cherry Pie as my throwback but really...there are no "throwbacks" when it comes to TGF stamps...I love them all!

The Cheeky stamps are some of my all time fav’s, with Cheeky Cherry Pie being in my top 10. I knew the minute I saw her I wanted...no, I knew that I HAD...to have her in my collection because cooking and baking are some of my favorite things to do. Recipe cards, tags, LO’s...just a few ways I use this cutie!

Here’s a fun scrapbooking LO that I made of my daughter and her apple pie from her Home Economics class in school last year. She made the crust and filling at school, but had to bake and eat the pie at home because of classroom time restraints. Whoever ate the pie with her had to grade and score the pie crust for part of her final grade. Ummmm, it’s true…she received an A, LOL!

A few things I used for this LO: Graphic 45 paper, PC Plantin and From my Kitchen cartridges, Memory Makers epherma, Copics, ric-rack, MS border punches, and TH distress inks.

Lastly, if you make any rubber purchase at TGF you'll receive this adorable free digi of Chibi Farm Hand.....but you need to hurry because this offer is only good through Friday, August 5th (tomorrow)!

As always, thanks for stopping by...I really do love chatting with all of you!
:Dx
Denice

Deconstructed Sketch No. 12

2011-08-02T00:01:00.005-05:00

I've had a productive week...not only did I find the image I was looking for for a baby card, but I was also able to play along with Sketch 12 at deconstructing jen's this week too! I'm not sure if I can I really call that multi-tasking though?!!

I think this is one of my fav Jen sketches so far, but I have a feeling I'll be saying that every week 'cuz her sketches are so versatile and fun to create with.

I found this adorable baby clothesline digi by Asmaa on ETSY and printed just the onesie on patterned paper. This card went together really quick by using a small 8x8 paper stack by Little Yellow Bicycle called Baby Safari, making all coordinating paper choices easy peasy.

Thanks for stopping by, I always appreciate hanging with friends! :Dx

THREE CHEERS and YEARS for TGF!!!!

2011-08-01T00:01:00.002-05:00

Hello, friends!

WELCOME to The Greeting Farm's THREE YEAR Birthday Bash!

We are SO excited to kick off the August release by celebrating that The Greeting Farm is officially three. years. YOUNG. First and foremost, we want to thank EVERYONE for your continued support, encouragement and enthusiasm these past three years. We know it's said all over the cyber-world, but we TRULY appreciate and understand the fact that if it weren't for all of you, TGF would not be anywhere near the community and business it is today and for that we are truly grateful.

On that note, before I show you my project for today, we want to announce that we have an EXCLUSIVE digi stamp as a gift with ANY rubber stamp purchase TODAY through FRIDAY, August 5th at 10pm CST. To claim your exclusive digi, just email Jessica with a copy of your receipt and your FREE GIFT will be sent shortly after! Remember, this is ONLY good through the 5th at 10pm so make sure you get yours before it disappears forever ;)

As for my special project....I made a card with Birthday Anya 2, isn't she just the YUMMIEST with that cupcake in her hands?!!

As for today's event, there are THREE NEW RELEASES and since we're feelin' generous on our birthday, we are giving away THREE August Release Prize Packs today (exclusive digi not included :) just for hopping with our Farmers and coming BACK to the TGF Blog to wish our little Farm a happy day!

You will have until 11:59pm CST tonight to comment on the DT's blogs and come back to the TGF Blog to leave some love!

Let's get started...first on the TGF Blog, where you can head back anytime in case you get lost or need to refresh along the way (trust me, we KNOW how exciting this is...heehee ;) oh! and we have ONE more special surprise today, too. Our Farm Fresh Challenge Team is joining in on the FUN! Please welcome these girls to our party as well - the more the merrier, I always say!

TGF Blog
1LuvnMama
Rachel Schneider
Tasha Beasley
Leanne Poe
Sparkle Smith

Carisa Zglobicki
Tracey Pickersgill
Denice Bartucci (that's me!)
Becca Fabozzi
Kim Yu

Jessica Diedrich
back to TGF Blog to leave your comment to WIN!

See you back soon and THANKS for celebrating with THREE CHEERS for THREE YEARS! Here's to MANY more!

:Dx

TSB Dilly-Dally Digi

2011-07-30T00:01:00.002-05:00

I was searching on-line for a digi baby image for a baby shower this coming weekend when I ran across The Stamping Boutique site and I immediately fell in love with almost all of their images...OH MY, it was just too easy to fall for these adorable images. While browsing the store I found this Dilly-Dally image of a rainbow with dangling diamonds and bird cages and knew it would make a perfect birthday card for ___?___. (In case you're wondering...YES, I do have a few questionable friends in my life, lol!)

Oh, oh...I think it's obvious that this image doesn't qualify for a baby card...I'm still searching for just the right one.

I used Copics, Atyou Spica glitter pens, glossy accents, glitter, rhinestones, glitter paper, and sheer ribbon...all of which are perfect for a bright and cheery card!

Thanks for stopping by, it's always fun to see familiar faces! :Dx

O&A Surprise! Preview

2011-07-29T00:01:00.003-05:00

This is the new O&A Surprise set that will be released on August 1st...isn't it just the cutest set?!! I know I say that with every new O&A release but it's true...I don't know how Marie does it every time?!! LOL!

I had so much fun making this card with the always cutie-patootie Amelia! The minute I saw this DP by Sassafras I knew I was going to use it for this card...it's gorgeous! I also used Nesties, flowers, balloons (wish I could remember by who), ribbon, and a MS butterfly punch...not to mention some fun yellow glittery paper!

Don't forget to check out all of the DT's previews today...these girls are inspiring!

Carisa Zglobicki
Tracey Pickersgill
Denice Bartucci (that's me!)
Becca Fabozzi
Kim Yu
Jessica Diedrich

Don't forget about the 3 year birthday celebration blog hop on Monday, August 1st over at the TGF blog. Not only will the DT be previewing the new releases, but the Farm Fresh DT is going to be joining the hop too! Did someone say PARTY?!! LOL! There will be 3 complete sets of the new releases given away, that's worth celebrating!!!! Hope to see all of you there!

You're Invited...

2011-07-28T00:01:00.004-05:00

Hey, everyone!

We are SUPER excited to cordially invite you to TGF's THIRD Birthday bash/Blog Hop! Can you BELIEVE the Farm is turning three? We can't, and it wouldn't be a party without you, so please join us for a CELEBRATORY release!

When: Monday, AUGUST 1st, 2011
12:01 am CST-11:59 am CST
Where: TGF Blog

You definitely WON'T WANT to miss this. WHY? Well, here's ONE reason...introducing...Birthday Ian!

This little cutie is one of THREE new releases, to celebrate THREE years! And what's more? There will be THREE grand prize winners!

That is right! Just for hoppin' with the Farm on our THIRD birthday, THREE lucky commenters will be chosen to win the ENTIRE RELEASE! We are SO excited!

Be sure to check out the blogs of the rest of the TGF Farmers because there is another little party go-er floating around today that you will definitely want to meet ;)

Carisa Zglobicki
Tracey Pickersgill
Denice Bartucci (that's me!)
Becca Fabozzi
Kim Yu
Jessica Diedrich

That's it for me today, but I'll be back tomorrow with another birthday SURPRISE! Save the date and see ya tomorrow!

:Dx

Deconstructed Sketch No. 11

2011-07-24T16:10:00.004-05:00

I've been blog stalking Jen Shults' blog lately, OMG...she is one talented girl! Not only is she this months Guest Designer at TGF, but she also runs a weekly sketch challenge called Deconstructed Sketches. All you have to do is click on her name because I've linked her blog for you to check out...maybe you'll give one of her challenges a try too?!!

Here's the sketch:

Here's what I came up with:

I've been wanting to join her sketch challenges for a while and finally took the leap this week and am glad I did! I am so pleased with the way this card turned out and hope ___?___ loves it when her b/day comes around this coming month! Here are a few things I used to put this all together:
TGF digi stamp-Spring Fairy
Copics
Glossy Accents (on wings)
Glitter (on wings)
Sentiment is from the CTMH Aspiration set
Basic Grey dp
EK Success border punch
TH Distress Ink
Pearls

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I was oh, so lucky this past week to meet up with a few girls from TGF while they were in the area for CHA in Rosemont...not only did I get to meet the above mentioned Jen Shults, but I also got to meet Jess Deidrich - who is our TGF Creative Coordinator, and Sparkle Smith from the TGF Farm Fresh Challenge Design Team. These girls are super sweet and lot's of fun to hang out with! I'm so glad I had the opportunity to meet them!

As always, thanks for stopping by and saying HELLO, I love chatting with everyone!

:Dx

TGF MM - Casing Paula

2011-07-20T13:19:00.004-05:00

Oh my...the weather has been in the high 90's for the past couple of days and we still have a few more days ahead of us before there are any cooler temps in the forecast. I can officialy say that summer is here!!!! I've been trying to stay cool by hanging out in my craft area in the basement and thought I'd participate in this week's TGF Mystery Monday challenge by making a card using Paula's inspirational card....just click here to take a look and join in too, the more the merrier!

I used Amelia from the O&A Summer Fun set that was released a few weeks ago on July 1st...isn't she the most adorable little girl?!! A few other things that I used: Graphic 45 paper, Copics, Nesties, a paper crimper, a misc. brad, ribbon, stick pins, and some dophin beads! LOL! That's right....I found those on the clearance rack at M's a couple of months ago and was saving them for the perfect little "something"!!

Just a little bit of happy news...I'm heading to CHA in Rosemont tomorrow and am meeting up with Jessica Diedrich...who is the TGF Coordinator, and the super-de-duper talented Jen Shults will be with her too!!! Eeeeeeeeee! E-X-C-I-T-I-N-G!!! I'll try to post pics when I get home tomorrow night!

If you're in this heat wave, stay cool...and as always thanks for stopping by!

TGF Piper Collage

2011-07-18T08:28:00.001-05:00

I had to think back as to how long I’ve been paper crafting and I’ve got to say that I’ve been serious about it for the past 13 years...but in all honesty, my love for sb’ing goes back much looooonger than that! In fact, I need to go back to to the mid 70’s (yes, I am that old!!!) when I used to make sb’ing photo albums for my HS friends by putting photos in self-adhesive photo albums *gasp*...who does that anymore?!! I would cut titles and word captions from MAD Magazine and make pages that looked like COLLAGES. I’m laughing just thinking about those albums...they were so much fun to make! We wouldn’t pass notes in school, instead we would draw pictures to go along with the words in songs and if you ever heard the song The Prince’s Panties you would be laughing right along with me! LOL! I’m wondering if Karla kept any of those pages?!!

When thinking if I have a certain “style”, I want to say no...but I do believe my project for today is a true representation of how I like to craft...it’s a COLLAGE of sorts! LOL! I used the fabulous Creeper Piper to make this 6.5 x 8.5 collage for my daughter’s BFF who will be turning 16 soon. Most of the embellies are from a pile of discarded random items that had been sitting on my craft table, just waiting for the perfect project. Like when I was playing around a couple of weeks ago and triple dipped the flower and butterfly in Utee Ultra Thick embossing powder...I set them aside, waiting for a project. The skull border was my first welded project on my Gyspy and when I realized I used a skull with bows for my son's LO, well...again...another embellie for the discarded pile! The black piece under Piper is a remnant from a MS scallop punch. Etc, etc, etc! The only new things I added to this were the little butterflies, as I wanted them to be in the same pattern as the paper.

As always, thanks for stopping by today...it's nice to see a familiar face or two!

TGF Cute Troop - CIT-2

2011-07-13T19:21:00.001-05:00

I had time today to make a quick and simple card for my daughter who's away at GS camp for the next 12 days. She's in the CIT-2 (Counsler-In-Training) program for her 2nd and last year to become a camp counsler. Frankie loves her camping and can't wait until she can use her new skills, but she has to wait 2 more years until she turns 18 to be able to work for the GS for the entire summer. This is her 9th year of going away and you would think I'd be used to it by now, but I never am...I'm missing my girl!

As you can see...the words "quick and easy" definately explain this card! I used a TH embossing folder, a MS border punch (again, from the KS retreat), Anya from TGF Cute Troop set and colored her with Copics, TGF Blush Hello background stamp on the handcut trees, and ribbon. In the RH corner is a yellow daisy inchie that I rec'd a couple of years ago from a CMB inchie swap...I wish I could give credit, but am sorry and don't know who made it...still, I thought it was perfect for this card.

Just a little something for her "happy mail" box, I think Frankie and her camp-maties will get a kick out of it!

As always, thanks for stopping by!

Blush Bonnie w/ Blush Babette Sentiment

2011-07-10T00:38:00.000-05:00

How adorable are the new Blush beauties from TGF?!! I'm not sure how most of you make your cards, but I almost always color the image first, and then find paper to go along with it....a little backwards I know, but that's how I roll...lol!

I thought I'd try my hand at red, white and blue for the month of July...even though this isn't "over the top" patriotic, it's still the color scheme I was hoping for. I thought this line of paper called Independence from GCD Studios was a perfect match with the adorable Blush Bonnie image. I used the sentiment from the Blush Babette set, a border from my KS retreat, and threw on a quick bow using my handy-dandy Bow-Easy....seriously, it's just too easy! LOL!

This is one of my fav LO's for a card, especially when I have a fabulous line of paper to work with!

As always, thanks for stopping by!

:Dx

TGF Blush Heart July Release

2011-07-06T17:12:00.000-05:00

Did everyone have a good weekend and 4th of July? It was warm enough around here, that's for sure! We usually go to the local parade, but this year our family drove the couple of hours it takes to get to the Warren Dunes State Park and met with some family friends. We spent the day sitting on the beach and soaking up some sun...fun and relaxing! The kiddos and I walked the mile to get to the mud pit, which was an adventure! I have a suggestion to those who might consider going to the mud pit...wear shoes 'cuz there are lots of stones, rocks, and mud...LOL, you'll thank me! Ouch, OUCH, ouch!!!

Don't you think July been a great month for new releases at TGF? I love all the new images and the new Blush Heart background is no exception...I can definately see it becoming a staple in my paper crafting. This is what the stamp looks like...

...and here is a card that I came up with using the new set.

It's definately not my typical TGF kind of card, but I really do love the way this ended up. I hand stitched across the bottom of the twine with embroidery floss for the body of the butterflies, and paper pierced the swirls. The sentiment if from TGF's Fly Away set which I was able to snatch-up during TGF's Farmer's Market a couple of weeks ago (lucky me!)

If you're looking for more ideas on how to use this stamp, you can go to TGF's gallery and see some of the other projects that have been posted, here's a link to help you find your way!

As always, thanks for stopping by and leaving comments...they're always appreciated!

Happy Birthday Elyse and (a few) Retreat Pictures

2011-07-03T06:27:00.000-05:00

This is a quick card I made for our niece who LOVES soccer! I wish I could enlarge the font to emphasize on the word LOVE, because she really LOVES soccer, LOL! The minute I saw this digi Soccer Anya I knew I had to have her in my collection for this snappy little girl who's celebrating her 11th birthday. Sending birthday wishes to our always fun and energetic Elyse!

This card went together pretty quick and it was a lot of fun making it...I love the orange and blue combo which is her team's color. I used Copics to color, Nesties for the circles and scallop, star chipboards shapes, alpha beads, and a pretty little SU border that I aquired at last week's retreat.

Talking about the retreat...I so much fun last weekend in Wichita, Kansas! I was able to meet some new gals from Oklahoma who were a blast, and met up with some old friends from the past... we had a great time! The food they served up, well...can you say delish?!! There's something to be said for good 'ole Southern hospitallity!

At Pig-In, Pig-Out with Vanessa, my road-tripping friend who had to deal with my fanatical driving and Penny-Wise tidbits of information!

Some old friends.....

meet new friends!

Inside the front door was a statue of a butler holding a tray and this sign...I had to take a pic! LOL!

I had a great time but have decided that 13-14 hours of driving each way might be a little too long...and then there was the road construction...don't even get me started!!! LOL!

Thanks for stopping by, I love visiting with all my friends!

TGF July Release Blog Hop

2011-07-01T00:01:00.000-05:00

WELCOME to the JULY RELEASE event....my first DT blog hop with The Greeting Farm...and to be honest, I'm pretty stoked about it! Just like everyone else...I can't wait to see what my fellow Farmers come up with too! Today we have not one...not two...but SIX new releases at the Farm and they are all waiting to come to you, rock your creative minds, and quite possibly, even make you blush :)

....and of course, you know what that means! The BIGGER the release? The BIGGER the prize! Can you believe that ONE lucky winner will take home ALL SIX of the new stamps...the ENTIRE July release! That's one BIG prize!

What's more? Well, we are SO excited about our July stamps that we didn't want to stop there! IN ADDITION, one lucky winner will ALSO be randomly chosen to take home the new Blush Society line, that's 4 stamps in all for this month! Both winners will be drawn as a result of completing the Blog Hop and going back to the TGF Blog to leave a comment...so be sure you get your entry in....and hey! Who DOESN'T love a bunch of amazing inspiration on the way! I hope you get the chance to check out the 2 new background stamps ... there are sooooooooo many possibilities for them and if you haven't tried mixed media yet, well....they would be the perfect addition to any project!

For my card today I used the adorable Blushing Bonnie...she's just the sweetest little girl, isn't she(?)...just look at her face!!! I have to give a quick shout-out to the talented JanaZ for the gorgeous handmade flower, I repeat...gorgeous!

So, yeah! Let's get started...and don't forget to START on the TGF Blog, or head back there in case you get lost along the way :)

TGF Blog
Jen Shults
Carisa Zglobicki
Tracey Pickersgill
Denice Bartucci (that's me!)
Becca Fabozzi
Kim Yu
Jessica Diedrich....
back to TGF Blog to leave your comment to WIN!

Thanks so much for the awesome welcome as a new TGF Farmer this past week. I can't believe we're already through with our first week of previews and I'll be seeing you VERY soon around blog land. Good luck to all who enter and ENJOY the JULY RELEASE at The Greeting Farm!

Creeper Piper

2011-06-30T00:01:00.000-05:00

Introducing "Creeper Piper"
Creeper Piper will release on Friday, July 1st along with the other AMAZING releases at 12:01 am CST during our DT blog hop.

That's it for me today, but we sure do hope you'll stop by the TGF Blog tomorrow, beginning at 12:01 am CST for our "BLUSHIN' into SUMMERTIME" DT Blog Hop/Release Party. The ENTIRE JULY RELEASE will be up for grabs (and this is One HUGE release!) as well as some prizes and SUR-prises going on around our Facebook page, etc.... we definitely don't want you to miss a single minute of the FUN that we have in store for you, so we can't wait for you to join us then! Don't forget to stop by the Farm Fresh Challenge Blog tomorrow for another awesome "Throwback Challenge" too! As new meets old, there is a TON going on this month on the Farm...thanks for being a part of it and ENJOY the HOT new releases tomorrow...all SIX of them!!!!

Happy Birthday Karrilee....you really are my Hipster Sister!

O/A Summer Fun!

2011-06-28T00:01:00.000-05:00

Who's READY for some SUMMER FUN?!?

I am! I am! We heard ya over at The Greeting Farm, too, because Oliver and Amelia are already on the task at hand to bring YOU some SUMMER FUN!

Introducing....Oliver/Amelia SUMMER FUN!

I LOVE this set because these two are just the sweetest cuties...just look at their faces....awwwww, so adorable! If you haven't fallen in love with the O&A sets, you should take a closer look....they are oh, so SWEET!

With that in mind, I created a fun and simple card for this release, and I was able to use all 3 of the sentiments that are included in the set.

SUMMER FUN will be released this FRIDAY, JULY 1st, during our "BLUSHIN' into SUMMERTIME" DT BLOG HOP/RELEASE PARTY, beginning at 12:01 am, CST...but you can WIN this adorable set today by 'swimmin' over to the TGF Blog to read how!

We sure do hope you'll splash on over to party with us this Friday, but for now, I'll be back tomorrow with ONE more preview- can you BELIEVE how HOT, HOT, HOT these releases are for the month of July?!? I can't wait to show you one more stamp tomorrow! See you then!

I'm BLUSHING!!!

2011-06-27T00:13:00.000-05:00

You're not going to believe WHY.... because I am a new TGF FARMER!!! I couldn't believe it when I got an email from Jess asking if I would be interested to join the team for the next 6 months...WOULD I BE INTERESTED?!! OMG, just look at my blog!!! LOL! I've been so smitten by all these TGF cuties and find that I'm blessed with this extraordinaire opportunity to be part of the DT...lucky, lucky, blessed me!

As if my own excitement weren't enough, I am not alone in it...be sure to check out the TGF BLOG today for the announcement of the rest of the NEW TGF Farmers and check out the TALENT I am amongst:

Carisa Zglobicki
Tracey Pickersgill
Becca Fabozzi
Kim Yu
Jessica Diedrich, TGF Creative Coordinator

and our Guest Designer who is NO stranger to TGF, Jen Shults! Just wait til you see what she has up her sleeve for us this month!

How's that for a bunch of blushing beauties?!? Well, turns out we're not the ONLY ones BLUSHING at TGF....

...introducing the BRAND-NEW TGF BLUSH SOCIETY!!!

We are thrilled to bring you TWO brand new card, scrapbook, and mixed-media friendly backgrounds to compliment SPLOTCHY released a few months ago....with our HEART Background and HELLO Background! In addition, the pride and joy of the new BLUSH SOCIETY? We bring you Blush Bonnie and Blush Babbette...two new "blushing beauties" that will be fantastic for cards, art journaling, and MORE! Here is my project:

There is so much excitement buzzing around the Farm today, you'll definitely want to start on the TGF BLOG because we have a HUGE PRIZE PACK to give away today for visiting us NEW Farmers and leaving some love and your thoughts on the new "BLUSH SOCIETY!" We can't wait to hear them!

That's it for me today, but I'll be back later this week, still blushing ;), with MORE TGF previews!

Copic Color Chart + TGF = Cute!!!

2011-06-21T10:03:00.000-05:00

This is a little something I made for __________ (yes, another nameless person!) for a another swap on CMB. I've got to tell you that this is really hard to give away because I could certainly use this for myself, and it's adorable! I stamped TGF images all throughout the book and tried to color coordinate the images with the colors....Mermaid Anya with blues, Ian with black and grey, Hula Anya with green. ________ can make her notes on the blank areas on the pages. What do you think...cute?!!

I'm getting sooooooooooo excited! I'm heading to Wichita, KS in just a couple of days to a sb'ing retreat with some very good friends. This is the 3rd year in a row that we're getting together. Now, not all of us are making it this year and it sure would be nice it that could be rectified...eh?!! On the way to Wichita we're making a pit stop in St. Louis, MO to meet with my driving companion's sister and plan on spending the night there. Then on the way back home from the retreat we're stopping in Columbia, MO to see my sister.....talk about a fun road trip!!!!

Have a great weekend, and thanks for stopping by!

Home Tweet Home

2011-06-13T11:42:00.000-05:00

I'm in a couple of swaps on the CMB and this is something that I made for ________, she's my partner in the ____________ swap, I really hope she likes it! It took a while to get this the way I wanted, and it finally came together when my oldest suggested the filagrees....he's a multi-artistic sort of guy!

Isn't this tree the coolest? It's by Zva and I had it in my stash, just waiting for the perfect project. I left it on it's clear packaging and cut around the shape, then cut it to fit around the bird....yep, it worked perfectly!

All the papers and birds are from K&Co, the bird house and nest are Prima stamps and I distressed them with TH inks. I used TH pre-fabbed grungeboard filagrees and glittered them up with Ritz glitter in Patina.....I love this super, super fine glitter, it's gorgeous!

Thanks for stopping by, I have one more project that's been in progress for a couple of days now...it should be finished soon.

My 1st attempt at a bookmark....

2011-06-03T08:19:00.000-05:00

...and I think it turned out great! Of course, my thinking could be distorted due to the fact that I'm absolutely in love with this line of paper, DCWV's Lemon Flower. I think to myself, 'what if I run out of this?!!' and start to panic...can you say HOARDER?!!

I found the bookmark tutorial on SCS. The image is from SU and I used my bleach pen to color in the image....giving the yellow effect. I also used the bleach pen on the yellow paper behind the image. Isn't this the coolest effect?

A quick and simple post, for a fun a easy gift.

Thanks for stopping by!

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I was looking at the bookmark thinking it needed *something*...I added the bling and lookie here, I really like the difference a couple of rhinestones make!

TGF - Royalty - Week 1

2011-06-02T16:23:00.000-05:00

There's such a great challenge at TFG this entire month and this is week 1 of 4...if you haven't checked out TGF's blog yet, you really should...there's so much inspiration. The theme this week is "Fairy Tale Fun" and we needed to create a card or project using TGF stamps inspired by a fairy tale or prince/princess...EASY PEASY!!!

I have lot's of layers on this, along with a couple of Spellbinder dies. There's plenty of flowers, some sewing, i-Rock gems (thanks Marjorie!), and another $1 sentiment stamp. I also added Dimond Dust to a few of the flowers, and don't you just love the glittery pink leaves? Red and pink are not my fav color combination, but I wanted to use the bright pink on Anya's dress so I could add the flowers.

All in all, I think this card turned out quite nice and is regal enough for any princess!

FFC - FFF - Fav Holiday

2011-05-31T19:47:00.000-05:00

How easy is this challenge...to make a card for your favorite holiday...not even a challenge really!! I used the girl from the Sweet 'n Toxic TGF set and after coloring her with Copics, I thought she looked just like candy corn...so sweet with all the white, orange, and yellow. I also used the TGF Splotchy background stamp...I'm lovin' the look of the splotches! I used a $1 stamp from my stash for the word ghouls.

A few of the little details are: I used Glossy Accents on the skull bows in her hair, found the perfect orange and black flower from a Recollections jar, added a glittery Sizzix fleur, and added black plastic dots on the side of the card.

I love all the costumes and decorations associated with Halloween, I just don't like being scared...it's a sure-fire guarantee, you'll never find me in a haunted house! LOL!

Thanks for stopping by!

FFC - FFF - Summer Lovin

2011-05-24T16:19:00.000-05:00

So much to talk about on this card....let's get started!

I colored Surfer Anya with my Copics a couple of weeks ago, and she has sitting around waiting for the perfect little project...and when I saw that the challenge this week was to make anything summer, how perfect was my image for this one?!! Also, at the beginning of last week I used my 60% off coupon (YES, I SAID 60%!!!) to buy a battery powered mini sewing machine and while practing with it, I sewed several lines to look like waves. I set the practice piece of paper on my "ocean" shelf and said I'd find the perfect little project for it...and while putting the "waves" on the shelf I noticed my MS sea shell border punch and punched along the edge of the sewn paper. It all sat on my shelf...waiting for the perfect project! LOL!

I used my Nesties Wonky Rectangles for the frame, it's fast becoming one of my favs. I used TH distress ink on all the edges to soften the look, and I think the Honey colored ink looks fab on the shells....giving the shells the look of sand. I used Diamond Stickles on the "sand" to make it sparkle. The sun was stamped 3 times and the face was handcut to put in the middle of the rays...did you notice the Glossy Accents on the sunglasses? The sun and sentiment are from a $1 bin from that's been in my stash for a couple of years. The paper is from J's and is the Colorblok brand...don't you think the flowers in the frame sorta/kinda look like clouds?!! LOL!

Thanks for reading along, you all know how much I love to talk! :D

PS: About my beach shelf, it is filled with all things ocean related and/or aqua embellies...it is my fav part of my craft area! I always have a mermaid or two colored and sitting on the shelf...so much fun to look at!

PSS: How about you, do you sit and color images...just because you can?!! I'd love to know! :D

FFC - WOW - Black and White Color Combo

2011-05-20T10:23:00.001-05:00

Before I start this post I think I need to explain something, I am technology challenged and find myself struggling with posting and/or leaving comments over the last couple of days, this is why...

My home computer won't let me sign into Blogger (???...I have no idea whatz up with that!)

My lap top battery continually pops-out and it is slower than molasses, every command takes at least 3 or 4 minutes.

My iPad doesn't allow me to download pictures and our router kicks me off every couple of minutes...try playing WWF like that, it's frustrating and I've stopped playing because of it. :(

Errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! On to one of this week's challenges at TGF....

This week's challenge was to use black and white, those were the only colors....but we were allowed to use skin tones on the images. Thank goodness...I'm not really good at monochromatic or charcoal...actually, I'm really bad at those! I used the adorable Ebony image to make this door hanger...isn't she cute? There's lots of Stickles on this card, along with Glimmer Mist, bling, and a dangling heart. I knew immediately I was going to use the Alpha Beads, they are perfect for the black and white theme.

Thanks for stopping by, I'm hoping to get all these techy probs taken care of soon!

:D

FFC - MM - CASEing Lisa

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I used CC Tuesday for this challenge...she is so stinkin' cute and I think she looks good as a blonde! Her hat was paper pieced, and I used the same striped paper in the background. The sentiment says SNAP OUT OF IT and was made with my never ending supply of Dymo Tape (gotta love that stuff!) I found some buttons that were perfect for this card, and used some twine. I also stamped the crackle background on the green paper...otherwise the paper was too plain.

Thanks for stopping by!

FFC - FFF - Throwback Challenges (1)

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Our challenge this week was to use a "throwback"....we couldn't use any of the new released images. Even though this is a new stamp for me, it has been out for a while. This from the Hope and Grace series...sitting on her laundry and day dreaming...isn't she the sweetest?

After looking at this card I realized that I used last weeks design again....just in a different way! LOL! The clothes are all from some of the other GFS images which are older too...except for the shorts, they are from the new Surfer Anya. I used my TH Tiny Attacher to make clothespins. The clouds were cut in felt and hand stitched onto the page. The frame was a "throwback" from another challege which I didn't have the heart to throw away, it was dry embossed with my CB and put over the image....worked out great! Lastly, the sentiment is from the Creepin Kit (thx Pam!)

Thanks for stopping by, it's always fun to hang out!