Emoji Couple ~ Preview Day 1 ~ The Greeting Farm

 Hello there crafty friend!

It's the first day of previews at The Greeting Farm for the awesome August release! Three super sweet and adorable stamp sets releasing this month!! So fun! Be sure to check out The Greeting Farm blog each day this week! The previews start today with EMOJI COUPLE! An adorable set with Anya, Ian and a bunch of fun emojis!

I stamped Anya and all the fun emojis with Memento Tuxedo black ink and colored the images up with Copic Markers. I fussy cut them all on the line and colored the edges of the fussy cutting with a Memento Tuxedo Black marker making the fussy cutting all nice and neat. 

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:

Skin: E000, E00, E11, E04, R00, R20

Hair: E33, E35, E37

Headphones: RV10, RV02, RV14, C2, C3, C5

Shirt: Y11, Y15

Jacket: B000, B91, B93, B95, R20, R14, R27

Bag: BG000, BG01, BG34

Shorts: C0, C2

Shoes: B000, B93, B95, C0, C2

Phone: C0, C2, C3, C5

Emojis: Y11, Y15, R20, R14, R27, C2, C3, C5, B000, B02

I paired up these adorable stamps with some pretty papers from my stash called Let's Get Crafty 6x8 Paper Pad from Simple Stories. I used scraps from the paper pad and trimmed them down to 3-3/4 x 1". I adhered them directly to a white A2 top fold card base. 

Inspiration for my card comes from the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch Challenge 34. This has been a fun sketch to play with. I invite you to join us over at the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Facebook group and play along with the sketch. There's just under two weeks to get entries in for this fun sketch challenge.

I adhered cute Anya and all the emojis to the card and then stamped a sentiment from the Perk Up stamp set that I think works really nicely with this set of stamps. I'm not seeing the Perk Up set on the website, but if you'd like to add it to your collection, you can check out the Farmers Market and submit a request via email... maybe it'll be available for the next Farmers Market. Fingers crossed! I trimmed up the sentiment and popped it up on the card with foam tape.

This darling new Anya with the cute emojis {and sweet Ian, of course} release in the store on the 15th at 12am EST. Come back tomorrow for preview day 2.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 34 Extended ~ Review

 Hello there crafty friend!

I've been out of town visiting my dearest and best friends so I thought I'd share a fun review of the cards I've made for the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch Challenge 34 Extended so far since I didn't get a chance to make another card. You can click on each of the links below the cards for more information.

The card that inspired the sketch. Ween Party Crew.

Still Peckin' Fabulous

Vintage Artistry Countryside

Wander and Wonder

Here's a look at the fun sketch for Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch Challenge 34 Extended. The sketch, as always, is meant to inspire not require. So let the sketch lead in your design, but don't feel limited by it.

And last week I shared Spectrum Gardenia

I'll be back next week with more inspiration for this fun sketch. Have an ink-tastic week!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 34 Extended ~ Spectrum Gardenia ~ 49 and Market

 Hello there crafty friend!

It's been a busy summer and I'm having so much fun with TOPII Sketch 34 that I've decided to extend this challenge for a few extra weeks. Today I'm sharing more inspiration for the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch Challenge 34 Extended in the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Facebook group. Absolutely no stamping or coloring for this card!

I used papers from the Spectrum Gardenia 12 x 12 Collection from 49 and Market. The white distressed background paper measures 5-1/2 x 4-1/4". The orange strips measure 3/4 x 

Here's a look at the fun sketch for Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch Challenge 34 Extended. The sketch, as always, is meant to inspire not require. So let the sketch lead in your design, but don't feel limited by it. I turned the sketch today and moved the sentiment.

And the cluster of ephemera is from the coordinating Spectrum Gardenia Ephemera Bits pack. I wrote 'Love' on the tab and stapled it to the ephemera using the Tim Holtz Idea-ology Tiny Attacher Mini Stapler. The sentiment is adhered directly to the ephemera piece and the butterfly was popped up with foam tape.

I adhered the four orange strips to the card and popped up the large ephemera piece with foam tape. I'm having a blast with this sketch! Now there's more time to play along... I hope you'll join in the fun! Have an ink-tastic week!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

Release Day Blog Hop ~ Flowers Anya ~ The Greeting Farm

The July 2025 New Release is now available for purchase in The Greeting Farm Store! This month we introduced 3 new stamp sets. In our first set called FLOWERS ANYA, Anya and her two sweet puppies are wishing you a day full of flowers. Our next set FELIX THE FOX has 3 adorable fox images and all the elements to create an fabulous scene. Lastly, we introduced two big Anya's ready to send your recipient love and well wishes from the MISS ANYA WITH LOVE set. 

These pups from the Flowers Anya stamp set are just THE cutest!! I created a little scene for them using die cut pattern papers for my grass. I used scraps of pattern paper for my background. They all measure 1/2" or less in width and I trimmed them all to 3-3/4" long.

I stamped the adorable puppies, hat, flower pot and bone using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I colored them up with Copic markers. I fussy cut all of the images on the line and colored the edges with a black marker to make the fussy cutting nice and neat.

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:

Dogs: E30, E21, E25, N2, N4, N6

Hat: Y11, Y15, E31, RV10, RV02, YG11, G94

Bone: C0, C2, R20, R14

Flowers: R20, R14, B00, B93, B97, YG11, G94

Barrel: E21, E57, E59, N2, N4, N6

Flower Pot / Flower: E57, E59, YG11, G94, R20, R14

Sky: B0000, B000

Inspiration for my card comes from the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 34. I host a fun sketch challenge in the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Facebook group each month. The sketch, as always, is meant to inspire not require. So let the sketch lead in your design, but don't feel limited by it. I adjusted my take on the sketch by turning the paper scraps and my oval focal panel. I'd love for you to join in the fun and play along with the sketch!

I popped up the oval scene using foam tape. I messed up the sentiment when I stamped it on the card. Oopsies... it happens! So I stamped the sentiment on a scrap, trimmed it and popped it up on the card with foam tape. Not exactly what I planned but it still works!

To celebrate this release we are having a short BLOG HOP! One lucky fan will win a $50.00 Gift Certificate to The Greeting Farm Store!! You have until July 18th, 12pm CST/1pm EST to leave your comments on each Designer's Blog. Then head back to The Greeting Farm Blog to let us know you completed the hop. **Remember to qualify for the prize you MUST leave a comment on each Designer's Blog AND The Greeting Farm Blog letting us know you completed the hop.

NOTE: Comments on The Greeting Farm Blog are admin approved so it may take a day for your comment to be visible. Please only comment once, and use the same name on all the blogs when leaving a comment. Do not pick the Anonymous option (otherwise we won't be able to verify that it's you). We will announce the random winner later in the week on the Blog and in our Facebook Group: The Greeting Farm Fan Page.

TGF Design Team:

Crystal

Cynthia

Elisabete

This is a short hop, and definitely worth playing along! If you want to grab your favorites now, you can purchase the new stamps HERE. We will have more cards featuring the New Release from our Design Team Leaders starting on the 17th so be sure to stop by The Greeting Farm Blog to see more inspiration.

Happy Hopping!

Inky Hugs,
Crystal

Flowers Anya ~ Preview Day 1 ~ The Greeting Farm

 Hello there crafty friend!

It's the first day of previews at The Greeting Farm for the amazing July release! This is a really fun release!! Be sure to check out The Greeting Farm blog each day this week!

I stamped Anya, the cute little flower pot, and the butterfly with Memento Tuxedo black ink and colored the images up with Copic Markers. I fussy cut them all on the line and colored the edges of the fussy cutting with a Memento Tuxedo Black marker making the fussy cutting all nice and neat. 

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:

Skin: E000, E00, E11, E04

Hair: E31, E33, E37, E39

Bow / Dress / Shoes: R20, R14, R27

Pink Flowers: RV10, RV02, Y11, Y15

Red Flowers: R20, R14, Y15

Blue Flowers: B000, B00, B93, B97

Leaves: YG11, G94

Flower Pot: B00, B93, B97

Butterfly: B0000, B000

I made a fun background using the My Favorite Summer 6x6 Paper Pad from Echo Park Paper Co. The dark blue papers that cover the card measure 4-1/4 x 5-1/2". The yellow striped papers measure 4 x 5-1/4". The floral paper measures 4 x 1-3/4" and the dark blue mat for the floral paper measures 4-1/4 x 2".

I adhered all of my layers together and then adhered them to a white A2 top fold card base. I adhered the butterfly to the card. I adhered the little flower pot to the bottom of Anya's flower bouquet and then I popped them both up with foam tape. I stamped the sentiment, trimmed it and popped it up on the card, as well, with foam tape.

This darling new Anya is just too cute! Release goes live in the store on the 15th at 12am EST.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

Membership Wednesday ~ May 2025 KOM Slow Down & Savor ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend!

Happy Membership Wednesday! Today I'm sharing a card featuring a beautiful stamp from the May 2025 Kit of the Month membership from Unity called Slow Down & Savor. 

I stamped the pretty flowers with Black Amalgam ink and colored it up with some Copic markers. Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used: 

Flowers: Y11, Y15, YR23, RV10, RV02, RV04, V12, V15

Leaves / Stems: YG11, G14

Pink Pot: RV10, RV02, RV04

Tea Cup: BG10, BG01, R20, R14

Brown Pot: E21, E23, E25

I die cut the panel with a square die from the Scallops & Squares {nesting dies}. I wanted to use the Woven Texture Embossing Folder that I got from Unity a bit ago. 

I ran some Kraft card stock through my Big Shot with the embossing folder. I trimmed it to 4 x 5-1/4" and adhered it to a Kraft A2 top fold card base. I popped up the panel using foam tape. And then I finished off the card with a few glitter enamel dots.

Here's a quick look at this month's Kit of the Month membership!

Well, that's it for me today! I hope you've been inspired to play with your membership stamps! Have an inkredible day!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Release Day Blog Hop ~ Bee Happy ~ The Greeting Farm

The April 2025 New Release is now available for purchase in The Greeting Farm Store! This month we introduced 3 new stamp sets. Our first set called BOBA PANDAS features 4 adorable Pandas enjoying the outdoors with their favorite Boba tea. Next, our favorite girl has resumed her travels and this month we have ANYA IN INDIA. Lastly, we showcased the cutest, chubbiest bees in a set called BEE HAPPY. 

I couldn't BEE more happy than to share another card featuring the absolutely adorable bees and flowers from Bee Happy! I just adore these cuties! I stamped the flowers and bees on white card stock and colored them up with Copic markers. I fussy cut them leaving a white border around the edge - just like a die cut would. I adhered the flowers to the hexagon layer and popped up the bees with a little foam tape. And then I stamped the little bees swirly line directly on the pattern paper.

The yellow gingham pattern paper is die cut with a hexagon scalloped die. I covered an A2 card base with the black and white pattern paper from the same pack. The sentiment was stamped, trimmed and adhered to the hexagon. And then I popped up the hexagon focal piece and the sentiment onto the card with lots of foam tape.

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:

Bees: C00, C2, C4, C9, Y11, Y15

Flowers: BG10, BG01, BG15, Y15

Leaves: YG11, G02

To celebrate this release we are having a short BLOG HOP! One lucky fan will win a $50.00 Gift Certificate to The Greeting Farm Store!! You have until April 18th, 12pm CST/1pm EST to leave your comments on each Designer's Blog. Then head back to The Greeting Farm Blog to let us know you completed the hop. **Remember to qualify for the prize you MUST leave a comment on each Designer's Blog AND The Greeting Farm Blog letting us know you completed the hop.

NOTE: Comments on The Greeting Farm Blog are admin approved so it may take a day for your comment to be visible. Please only comment once, and use the same name on all the blogs when leaving a comment. Do not pick the Anonymous option (otherwise we won't be able to verify that it's you). We will announce the random winner later in the week on the Blog and in our Facebook Group: The Greeting Farm Fan Page.

TGF Design Team:

Crystal

Cynthia

Elisabete

Meg

This is a short hop, and definitely worth playing along! If you want to grab your favorites now, you can purchase the new stamps HERE. We will have more cards featuring the New Release from our Design Team Leaders starting on the 16th so be sure to stop by The Greeting Farm Blog to see more inspiration.

Happy Hopping!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Inky Paws Challenge #239 ~ Color Challenge {Week 2}

Hello there crafty friend!

It's week two of the Inky Paws Color Challenge! We're playing with a fun mix of colors this month for a Color Challenge! I sure hope that you'll join us and play along with your Newton's Nook Designs products! You have until Friday, May 2nd to get your entries in for the #239 Color Challenge and a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs!

Inky Paws Challenge #239 - Color Challenge

Our lovely colors are... Dusty Violet, Spring Green, Sunshine Yellow, and Cocoa Brown!! This beautiful color combo is perfect for spring cards and more! Create a garden scene, try adding the colors to a birthday card or mix in a pet with brown fur!

I was inspired to make another Spring card. This time I inked up the beautiful Spring Haul Stamp Set. This is one of my favorite stamps! I die cut the truck using the coordinating Spring Haul Die Set.

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:

Truck: YG11, YG03, YG63, E30, E33

Lights: R20, R14, R27

Tires: N0, N2, N4

Bumper: C00, C1

Daffodils: Y11, Y15, YG11, YG03, YG63

Tulips: V000, V12, V15, YG11, YG03, YG63

Daisies: C00, C1, Y11, Y15, YG11, YG03, YG63

Pots: E30, E33

Watering Can: N0, N2, N4

Blanket: Y11, Y15, V000, V12, V15

Inspiration for my card comes from the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch Challenge 31. The sketch, as always, is meant to inspire not require. So let the sketch lead in your design, but don't feel limited by it. I'd love for you to join in the fun over at the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Facebook group.

I paired up the cute truck with the Pastel Basics 6x6 Paper Pad. I am loving the Spring colors in this paper pad! I cut the pattern papers to the measurements in the sketch and adhered them to a Kraft A2 top fold card base.

I wanted a layer between the truck and the pattern papers so I die cut a circle using a die from the Circle Frames Die Set. I heat embossed the sentiment with my favorite white embossing combo... I prepped the card stock with TE Anti Static Powder from Taylored Expression, stamped with Sugar Cube Pigment Ink from Taylored Expressions, Alabaster White Embossing Powder from Brutus Monroe, and I melted it with a Wagner Precision Heat Tool. I popped up the truck with foam tape to finish off the card.

Now it's your turn to get your paws inky with your Newton's Nook Designs products and create a project using the color combo of Dusty Violet, Spring Green, Sunshine Yellow, and Cocoa Brown. Be sure to link up to the Inky Paws Challenge! Can't wait to see your projects!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Bee Happy ~ Preview Day 3 ~ The Greeting Farm

 Hello there crafty friend!

It's the final day of previews at The Greeting Farm for the April release! Introducing Bee Happy... oh. my. cuteness! These bees and all the pretty flowers are just too darn cute.

I stamped the bees and flowers with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored them up with Copic markers. I fussy cut each of the images leaving a white border - almost like they were die cut.

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:

Bees: Y11, Y15, YR23, N0, N2, N4, BG10, BG01, BG15

Pink Flowers: RV10, RV02, RV04

Blue Flowers: BG10, BG01, BG15, Y11, Y15

Stems / Leaves: YG11, G94, G99

I paired up these sweet bees and flowers with the Simple Vintage Lemon Twist 6x8 paper pad from Simple Stories. This is a 6-1/2 x 7" mini slimline card base, scored at 3-1/2". My paper layers are: black with polka dots - 6-1/2 x 3-1/2"; Yellow distressed - 6-5/16 x 3-5/16" ; and the die cut is 6-3/16 x 3-3/16" approximately.

The white panel is die cut with the largest die from the X Stitched Mini Slimline Die from Gina Marie Designs. I popped up the white panel with foam tape avoiding the negative hexagon space. The hexagons are all cut using the Hexagon Frames Die Set from Newton's Nook Designs. The two on the right side are die cut from the white panel giving me the negative space to build around. The larger hexagon on the left is die cut from the pretty papers and it's popped up with foam tape.

I stamped the sentiment directly on the white panel. All of the adorable bees are popped up on the card with foam tape. Too fun! The release goes live in the store on the 15th at 12am EST! Woohoo! Bee sure to come back tomorrow for the release Blog Hop!! One lucky winner will receive a $50 gift card to The Greeting Farm. All you have to do is comment on the hop! Yay!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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You Are My Sunshine ~ Preview Day 2 ~ The Greeting Farm

 Hello there crafty friend!

It's Day 2 of previews at The Greeting Farm for the March release. Oh. My. Cuteness... all the critters in the You Are My Sunshine stamp set are just too cute for words!!

I created a sweet little scene on a slimline card with some fun layers. I used the Slim Line Cloud Coverage Stencil from Picket Fence along with the Hills & Grass Stencil from Newton's Nook Designs. And I used Tumbled Glass & Mowed Lawn Distress Inks to blend over those stencils.

I stamped all the images with Memento Tuxedo black ink and colored them up with Copic Markers. I used a bunch of markers so the list is a bit long this time:

Bird: B000, B00, Y11, Y15, YR15

Deer: R00, R20, E21, E51, E23, E25

Daisy Garland: C00, C2, Y11, Y15

Bunny: C00, C2, R00, R20

Bear: R00, R20, E51, E33, E35, E37, N2, N4, N6

Bear's Flower Crown: YG11, YG03, YG63, R11, R22, V000, V12, V15, Y11, Y15

Fox: E51, E95, E97, E09, N2, N6

Flowers: Y11, Y15, YR15, V000, V12, R00, R11, B000, B00

I die cut the stenciled layers using dies from the Scalloped Card Panels Die from Trinity Stamps. I fussy cut all the critters and flowers and then colored the edges of my fussy cutting with a black marker.

I adhered the layers to a slimline card measuring 7 x 8-1/2"; scored at 3-1/2". And then I adhered all the critters and flowers to the card. To finish it off, I stamped the sentiment directly onto the card. This was so fun to make! I enjoyed coloring all the critters and flowers for the scene. The release goes live in the store on the 15th at 12am EST.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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