TGF Preview of Stella /and Sketch #11

Todays preview is of the 4th sprout Stella! She is sooo sweet and perfect for Valentines day!

Also the 12 days of sketches is still going on and for my card today I used the 11th day sketch!! I also combined the WTchallenge on SCS with my card. We were to think of ways we could use Time on our card or project! I decided to make a clock using stickers, since I dont own any stamps of clocks!! :)

Stella and 3 other new sprouts which I have previewed all week will be released tomorrow Jan 1st along with the "Talk Loud" sentiment set!!!

Our HUGE "IN WITH THE NEW at TGF" BASH will begin at 9am CST on Friday, 1/1/2010 and run through 8PM with challenges, prizes, and FUN! Each challenge winner will receive a new Sprout of their choice, so be here to party with us! Live overseas? No problem! Challenges will be open through SUNDAY, 1/3/10 at 8pm CST. WINNERS will be announced on the TGF blog and CA blog on Monday, 1/4, along with the winner of the 12 days of Sketches contest. That winner will win the ENTIRE Jan. release

Supplies used:
The Greeting Farm Sprout Stella(release date Friday Jan 1st)
Dp checked is from CTMH, and the flowers dp is scraps
Markers are copics , Numbers to make clock are stickers
Sentiment is Talk Loud Set (due to release Jan 1st)
Embellishments : Ribbon, Trim, Heart button, Heart Gem

Thank you for looking and have a Happy New Year!!!!
Hugs,
Cheryl

Preview of Gigi Sprout!!

Here is another preview and this is SWEET Gigi(she is another sprout) due to release on Jan 1st!!! Isnt she tooo cute????!!!!!

In addition, the TGF DT has another sneak peek at a SUPER fun new set called "Talk Loud", a word-art sentiment set that is new, totally fun and something we've never done before at The Greeting Farm! Be sure to check out samples from ALL of the TGF DT and Club Anya as you'll be nothin short of amazed!

On my card here I used one of the sentiments from this set and it too will be released in Jan!!

Our HUGE "IN WITH THE NEW at TGF" BASH will begin at 9am CST on Friday, 1/1/2010 and run through 8PM with challenges, prizes, and FUN! Each challenge winner will receive a new Sprout of their choice, so be there to party with us! Live overseas? No problem! Challenges will be open through SUNDAY, 1/3/10 at 8pm CST. WINNERS will be announced on the TGF blog and CA blog on Monday, 1/4, along with the winner of the 12 days of Sketches contest. That winner will win the ENTIRE Jan. release.

In addition to each individual challenge, ANOTHER prize pack of the ENTIRE Jan. release will go to a random winner who completes ALL of the New Year's Challenges!

Also dont forget the 12 days of sketches challenges are still going on and all details can be found HERE on TGF Blog!! :) Have fun!!

Supplies used:

Stamps: Preview of Gigi Sprout(TGF), and Sentiment from the set "Talk Loud "!

Dp: is from K&Company called "Wild Saffron"

Embellishments: Ribbons, flowers, gem, spellbinders, and sewing!!

Hugs,

Cheryl

Preview of Ruby

Today im excited to share with you this DARLING Ruby Sprout!!! She is another preview of the 4 Sprouts that the Greeting Farm DT will be sharing with you this week!!

Our HUGE "IN WITH THE NEW at TGF" BASH will begin at 9am CST on Friday, 1/1/2010 and run through 8PM with challenges,

prizes, and FUN! Each challenge winner will receive a new Sprout of their choice, so be here to party with us! Live overseas? No problem! Challenges will be open through SUNDAY, 1/3/10 at 8pm CST. WINNERS will be announced on the TGF blog and CA blog on Monday, 1/4, along with the winner of the 12 days of Sketches contest. That winner will win the ENTIRE Jan. release

In addition to each individual challenge, ANOTHER prize pack of the ENTIRE Jan. release will go to a random winner who completes ALL of the New Year's Challenges!

Also dont forget that The Greeting Farm 12 days of Sketches is still going on HERE!!!

Supplies used: Stamps: TGF (Ruby will be released Jan 1st) Ginger Bell stamp set ,DP: DCWV "The PETS Stack",Copics to color, kitty charms, and some sewing

Thank you for looking and enjoy your day!

Hugs, Cheryl

TGF Preview of New Sprout and Sketch#8

I am SO excited today as for the first time EVER, TGF and Club Anya are JOINING FORCES and previewing our new releases together for the HUGE JANUARY RELEASE BASH that's only days away!
We are SO excited to be previewing FOUR NEW SPROUTS....ALL styled by our very own Team Anya member AMY YOUNG! WHOO HOO!!!!!! Congrats Amy! Today's little cutie is named Chelsea! :)

Isnt she a cutie??!!! I colored her with copics, and cut her out. I followed Sketch #8 for this card and love this sketch!! Today is Day Eight of TGF's 12 Days of Sketches!

We are welcoming Three new Farmers!! RANDI WALL , MELYSSA CONNOLLY and MARY GILES. Welcome girls, I'm so excited you are Farming with us.
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This next card was designed for todays CAS challenge on SCS

In addition, the TGF DT has another sneak peek at a SUPER fun new set called "Talk Loud", a word-art sentiment set that is new, totally fun and something we've never done before at The Greeting Farm! Be sure to check out samples from ALL of the TGF DT and Club Anya as you'll be nothin short of amazed!

I'll be back with another cute sprout design tomorrow, but first, I have a few announcements for the week:

*Our HUGE "IN WITH THE NEW at TGF" BASH will begin at 9am CST on Friday, 1/1/2010 and run through 8PM with challenges, prizes, and FUN! Each challenge winner will receive a new Sprout of their choice, so be here to party with us! Live overseas? No problem! Challenges will be open through SUNDAY, 1/3/10 at 8pm CST. WINNERS will be announced on the TGF blog and CA blog on Monday, 1/4, along with the winner of the 12 days of Sketches contest. That winner will win the ENTIRE Jan. release.

In addition to each individual challenge, ANOTHER prize pack of the ENTIRE Jan. release will go to a random winner who completes ALL of the New Year's Challenges!

Don't forget that the 12 Days of Sketches are still well underway on the TGF Blog! Everyone is having a great time and there are more fun sketches to be used today! This contest will also run through Sunday 1/3/10 at 8pm CST to complete them and upload them to the appropriate galleries) will be entered into a drawing to win the ENTIRE TGF JANUARY RELEASE!!!

Dont forget to stop by the other DT members blogs to see what wonderful creations they have to share with you :)

Cindy,Jessica, Kadie, Kim, Amy, Kelly, Kim, Pam and Lysa

Thank you for looking and have a wonderful day!!!

Hugs,

Cheryl

Alota Rubber Stamps (Newest Release)

WOW its been awhile since Ive blogged or even updated my blog, but I do have to say it feels good to be back!! :)

This is the first card Ive made since well before Christmas, its seems like forever since Ive crafted.

This card was designed for the FS Challenge that is going on right now on SCS you can find the challenge here
On my card I used this newly released image from Alota Rubber Stamps called Country Road Oval

I colored the image with copics, and then cut it out. I added the "Decortative Accents #6 from Sizzix" and cut them into pieces to make the outer frame. I then used different dp from the paperpack called LOVENEST from MY MINDS EYE! I then added sewing to 2 of the panels.

Lastly I added some ribbon, a flower, and a button! Thank you for stopping by, and I hope everyone had a Very Merry Christmas!!!

Hugs to all,

Cheryl

Also right now the Alota Challenge is still going on so you wont want to miss this challenge, for all details please visit us HERE for the Alota Snow Challenge #25 that Marie is hosting!!

TGF 12 Days of Sketches/Sketch#3

Today is day sketch #3 for the 12 days of Sketches from The Greeting Farm! Todays sketch is by Mercy!


Each day there will be a different sketch for all to follow and play along, and then you will want to upload your card into the Gallery # for that day!

Our 12th Sketch will be revealed on NEW YEAR's DAY with a HUGE all-day CELEBRATION...stay tuned for details on that!

IN addition, ANYONE who completes ALL TWELVE sketches (you will have until Sunday 1/3/10 at 8pm CST to complete them and upload them to the appropriate galleries) will be entered into a drawing to win the ENTIRE TGF JANUARY RELEASE!!!

We hope this challenge puts you in the partying mood because we are excited about HUGE things for 2010 here on the Farm! Have a blast playing along...that's what it's all about...and be sure to check out the TGF Blog today!

On my card I used Victorian Reader she is done by Elizabeth O. Dulemba .

Thank you for stopping by, and have a lovely day!!

Hugs,

Cheryl

Exciting news & some pics of our Christmas tree!

I wanted to share with everyone that I made it on the ABC Toys and Crafts Design Team!!!
Woooohooooo Im sooo excited and cant wait!

There were a total of 5 chosen, and they are:


Cheryl Walker (Me)
Maria Matter
Piala Biswas
Terri Dodd
Sandy Hulsart
Im sure these ladies are just as excited to be picked as I am!!! congratulations to all!!!

Now I wanted to share a couple of pictures of my tree.



the only thing we havent put on is the big bow for the top, I dont even know if we will get it to stay at the top, since this is a fake tree. :)



And of course Boots under our tree...LOL Hubby and I have to wrap some gifts today, so I will post another picture before Christmas of our tree with some gifts under it.

Its funny because normally by now I have tons of gifts under our tree, this year however is a different story... :)

Well enjoy your day, I know i will!

Hugs from
Cheryl & Boots :)

12 days of Christmas with TGF

Well, the countdown to the New Year has begun, Christmas is DEFINITELY in the air...and what better way to ring it all in than a HUGE TGF Contest!?
We are pleased to bring you....TGF's 12 Days of Sketches!

Beginning today, we will be posting the TGF 12 Days of Sketches on the TGF BLOG starting with today's Farm Fresh Friday! With the exception of Sundays and Christmas Day, we'll be indulging your stamping addiction with TWELVE awesome sketches designed by our own Cindy Haffner, Mercy Kerin, Jessica and Marie!

Each day that a different sketch is posted, you can also find a place to upload them in the TGF GALLERIA, beginning with today, Sketch 1.

Supplies used:
TGF Stamps:Victorian Reader
DP:My Minds Eye "Lovenest", cardstock is from SU! and the wine color one is scraps.
Embellishments: ribbon, flower charm, spellbinder pendant I used copics to color

Our 12th Sketch will be revealed on NEW YEAR's DAY with a HUGE all-day CELEBRATION...stay tuned for details on that!
The next 2 FFF's will proceed as normal and a prize will be given out to a random winner.

IN addition, ANYONE who completes ALL TWELVE sketches (you will have until Sunday 1/3/10 at 8pm CST to complete them and upload them to the appropriate galleries) will be entered into a drawing to win the ENTIRE TGF JANUARY RELEASE!!!

We hope this challenge puts you in the partying mood because we are excited about HUGE things for 2010 here on the Farm! Have a blast playing along...that's what it's all about...and be sure to check out the TGF Blog today for all the Farm Fresh Friday deets and the prize for this week's challenge, which just so happens to be SKETCH #1!!!!

Thank you for looking and have a lovely day!!
Please dont forget to check out the rest of the DT's lovely projects for today:
Cindy, Jessica , Kadie , Kim , Lisa , Lynda , Sandra , Gabby , Mercy

Hugs,
Cheryl

Christmas Recipe Card!!

This recipe card was designed for todays challenge on splitcoaststampers for the Way to use it challenge.

We were to use our favorite recipe and craft a project around it!

So for this recipe card I used the Pecan snowball cookies recipe and made a recipe card for my Sister In Law. I already have her gifts, and a few handmade ones too, but wanted to start a recipe collection for her, since they are just starting out, she will need some good recipe cards :)

• The DP is from Basicgrey called "eskimo kisses" and can be found at KL Stampin N Scrappin! Save 10.00 off your purchase of 50.00 or more use coupon code Dec2009 at the KL STAMPIN N SCRAPPIN STORE
• stamped image is from Alota Rubber Stamps and save 20% use coupon code ALOTACHRISTMAS
• I colored my image the snowman with copics and then added stickles for some glitz
• flowers to embellish

Thank you for stopping by, im off to finish my Christmas shopping and wrap some gifts!

Have a nice day!

Hugs,Cheryl

Holiday Hop with Club Anya!

Tonight is the night for the Holiday Hop with Club Anya, for the complete list and all details please visit the Club Anya Blog HERE


On my card I used one of the new Anyas from the set called "Miss Anya Love" that will be released later tonight and you can find this set HERE at The Greeting Farm!!

She is colored with copics, and I added some stickles to her dress.

The sentiment is from the set "Anya Says" and can be found HERE!

I added some sewing, flowers, gems, and branches that I punched out with the Martha Stewart punch! Thank you for looking and enjoy the HOP!!!

To Join us for the HOP tonight at 7 PM CST please start HERE

Hugs,
Cheryl

Christmas Cuties from Alota Rubber Stamps

How would you like to win this set of the Christmas Cuties from Alota Rubber Stamps???????

Join us for the Alota Challenge#24 Decorate for Christmas using any Alota Stamps and be entered to win this set HERE!!!

This card was designed for 2 challenges.
1st the SCS Featured stamper challenge
2nd The Alota #24 challenge that im hosting right now on Papercraftplanet HERE
Also Helene the owner of Alota Rubber stamps is offering 20% your entire order at the Alota Store by using coupon code ALOTACHRISTMAS. Also you can get the stamps unmounted or foam mounted pick your choice once youve added items to your cart!!

On my card I used this little sweetie from the Christmas Cuties set, and colored her with copics.

The top note frame is from SU! and the other frame is from Quickutz it was designed exclusively for Hobby Lobby, I lucked out this was the last one there :)

Thank you for stopping by, and looking!!! Hope to see you at The Alota Challenge HERE!!!

Alota Sale 20% off & New Christmas Cuties!!

This card was designed for todays Inspiration Challenge!

On my card I used this SUPER CUTE Christmas Cutie from Alota Rubber stamps!!

Right now Alota is having a HUGE SALE 20% off everything from 12/10-12/18 use coupon code ALOTACHRISTMAS.

Also Im hosting the Decorate for Christmas challenge here on papercraftplanet, you could WIN this set by joining in on the Alota challenge #24 all we ask is that you please use an Alota Rubber stamp on your card!

On my card I used this frame from Quickutz and it was designed exclusively for Hobby Lobby.

I added some sewing, flowers, ribbons, and stickles to my card!

Dont forget the Alota Sale 20% off of your entire purchase going on right now HERE. Coupon code is ALOTACHRISTMAS. (stamps can be mounted or unmounted choose at checkout)

Thank you for looking and have a nice weekend!!!

Hugs, Cheryl

Farm Fresh Friday K.I.S.S Challenge!

Todays Farm Fresh Friday Challenge with The Greeting Farm is a K.I.S.S challenge.

Keep it Simple Shaped!!

Meaning NO Diecuts use only a regular trimmer on your card, and for the layers!

That I did!!! :)

For my image I used the darling new stamp called "Reading Fairy" she is soooo sweet, and was designed by Elizabeth O. Dulemba, she was released this month at The Greeting Farm!!!

My design paper is from My minds Eye and is called Truelove! I did sewing on my card and added some ribbon, and a heart locket, and key!!

Thank you for looking and hope you will join us in this weeks Farm Fresh Friday Challenge!!!

Here are the links to the other DT

so you can see what wonderful creations they have to share with you today:

Jessica

Cindy

Kadie

Kim

Lisa

Lynda

Sandra

Mercy

Thank you for looking and enjoy your day!!! This morning it was 0 outside and cold, that was at 6:30 am!!! im sure it will warm up...lol

Hugs,

Cheryl

Christmas Caroling with SCS (Let it Snow)

This card was designed for todays WT248 challenge Let's go Caroling!!! My card is based on the SONG "LET IT SNOW"

For the last week or so , ive been singing to my cats this long Let it snow.. Let it snow, Let it snow!!! and my hubby is like .....SHEEEESH!!!!! Dont say that, LOL because it was snowing, and he didnt want it tooo...

LOL Anyways on to my card now!!!

On my card I used the stamp set called Snow Baby from Basicgrey! This stamp set was sent to me by Kelly from KL Stampin N Scrappin! Thank you hun, its soooo cute this set!!! Love it!!!

Now I also used Eskimo Kisses paper pack from Basicgrey tooo! I love this dp , its sooo pretty!!!

My snowflake was made with the spellbinders "Fleur De Lis" set and my mini tutorial on this technique can be found here in my blog post . The snowbaby is colored with copics, and cut out! I added some trim and ribbons for my bows.

Right now at the KL Stampin N Scrappin store you can save 10.00 on your order of 50.00 by using coupon code Dec2009!!!

thank you for looking and enjoy your day!

Hugs,

Cheryl

Inky Impressions Snowflake Challenge & Tutorial

Hello everyone today I wanted to share with you 2 cards I made for the Inky Impressions Snowflake Challenge!! Hope you will join us for the Super Fun Snowflake challenge!!!! Link is above!!:)

On my card I used DARLING Lili's Stuffed bunny stamp from Inky Impressions, and copics to color her.

My tutorial will be on how I used the SPELLBINDERS PENDANT TO MAKE A SNOWFLAKE!

Crazy I dont own 1 snowflake die cut! So I started to look to see what I was going to do, and had my pendant out and thought it would work perfect!!
Its super easy, all you need to do is cut out 2 pendants of the large one.

And put them together , then you can cut 2 of the smaller one and put them together just like i did the bigger ones, and then add to the center of the large snowflake!! :)

Next I airbrushed the sky, awhile back I had come across Dawns blog who had done a sky with a templete she had made along time ago by hand. I wanted to try a different look, and love the look of this one too!

You just continue to make your pattern with the spellbinder and then fill in as you go along

Here are the 2 smaller pendants for the center of the large snowflake

and it almost all put together

Now I bought these mini ornaments at hobby lobby and wanted to use them like i do the buttons, so I took my Shank remover(for removing the shanks off the backs of the buttons) and cut the top off of the ornament so I could use it in the center :)

And my card all done!!

Here is another card for todays Snowflake Challenge!!!!

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On this card I used the Darling Rachel Gingerbread Christmas Digi(younger years) there is also another Rachel and she is super pretty tooo!!!! You can find them both HERE

I colored with copics, and added stickles to the tree skirt!

The die cut behind the circle is from Quickutz and is a limited edition for Hobby Lobby only. I used 2 of the frames and cut them to get 4 pieces!!

Snowflakes used:

Ribbon,

dp

snowflake ornaments(center of bows)

snowflake border punch

snowflake embossing folder

Thank you for looking and have a nice day!!!!!

Hugs,

Cheryl

Edgy & Sweet!!!

This week the Angels Landing DT was challenged to get Edgy on our cards.

That could be:

Distressing, tearing, fringing, or whatever edgy means to us!

On my card I decided to get edgy with :

Sewing, borders, and different edges around the circle.

I used the little DARLING from the MINI BIRDS & BEARS SET from Angels Landing!! I love bears, and this set has got to be my FAVORITE!!

On my bear I airbrushed her, and cut her out. I used all spellbinders die cuts, and the border is punch with the EK border punch.

I added some flowers that were sent to me by Kelly from KL Stampin N Scrappin, Thank you hun!!! I also added some heart shaped gems, 2 different ribbons, and the buttons were a gift from Kelly in my ELF SWAP that we are doing right now. I opened them yesterday and just had to use them!!




Thank you for looking and be sure to stop by the other DT members blogs to see their wonderful projects for today!!!

Hugs,Cheryl

Note: All images are provided to me by Angels Landing!! Thank you! :)

Angels Landing Beary Special!

This card was designed for todays SCS Color Challenge.

We were to use these 3 colors:

Always Artichokes

Barely Bananas

Rich Razzleberries (any Neutrals)

On my card I just tried to match the colors as best as I could, and I used the colors on the flower!!

The buttons are my gift that I opened today from Kelly in our Elf swap group on SCS, Thank you hun, I LOVE BUTTONS !!!! They are my addiction :) LOL And she also sent me ribbon tooo!!!! I think im more sooo addicted to ribbons, I can never have tooo many!!! :)

The dp is K&Company "Christmas Cheer" and the the border was punched with EK, and the hearts are from Spellbinders.

I added 2 different ribbons to make my bow, and a button for the center. Lastly I added some pearls to the top right side!

The teddy bear is from Angels Landing and I airbrushed her! I love airbrushing, its simple, fast, and fun!!! :)

Thank you for stopping by and looking!! Have a lovely day!

Hugs,

Cheryl

Holiday Cuties Newly Released from Alota Rubber Stamps

How would you like to win a set of these little CUTIES?????????
Well right now on Papercraftplanet im hosting a Decorate for Christmas challenge! Its the Alota Challenge #24 ,you can enter as many cards, bags, tags, whatever you wish as long as you used Alota Rubber Stamps.

The more you make and enter, the more tickets you will get into the drawing!!!!

Hope to see you HERE at the Alota Challenge #24


Ok now on to my tag bag!! This was designed for todays TLC shipping tag challenge on SCS.

Now on this I used the tag cut from the cricut on 5 1/2 inches. for the inside here is the link to the tutorial!

I used 1 of the little Cuties from Alota Rubber Stamps on my bag, and he sure is SWEET!!!!

Next I used the gingerbread boy from the same set from Alota Rubber Stamps called Christmas Cuties on this card made for the Featured stamper challenge on SCS.

And this little Poinsettia cutie was designed for the Alota Challenge HERE.


Another cutie made for another SCS challenge and Alota Challenge!!!

And lastly Christmas Cutie tree!!! Arent they all sooo sweet, and there are MORE!!! :)

To see this set HERE is a link to the store!!

To join us in this super fun Alota Challenge and get some of your Christmas projects and cards done, Please JOIN US HERE!!!

Enjoy your day, we are tooo get alota snow today!!!! I kinda hope so! :)

Hugs ,

Cheryl

ALOTA CHALLENGE HERE!!! :)