TGF Blog Hop Monday

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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