'Tis the Season to be Jolly . . .

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in . . . July?!?  Over at the Farm Fresh Challenge Blog, we are challenging you to make any kind of project you want as long as it involves CHRISTMAS . . . candy canes, Christmas trees, snowflakes, Santa, presents, and your TGF stamps, you get it right?  We'd luv to see what you come up with and what better why to start on those x-mas cards! 

Today, I'm using this Cheeky gal from the "A Cheeky Xmas" set.  This is the first time I'm inking this baby up.  When I purchased her at its release, my intent was to use this stamp during the holiday season.  But, things happened, like the birth of my baby boy just before Thanksgiving.  So, now I'm getting the chance to showcase her!  :)

I always wanted to try this technique of stamping the image without or using less coloring.  It seemed like I needed to color something so I colored her Santa hat and made that the focal point of the image.  The image is actually inked with Faded Jeans Distress Ink and the other parts of Cheeky's outfit was colored with white Prismacolor pencil.  Along all the edges of the papers, I added crackle paint and Snow-Tex to give my card a snow frost feel.  I think I've achieved it here.

The FFF challenges runs until Thursday, entries are due by 12 PM CST.  The winner will receive a free single TGF stamp of choice!  Please upload your challenge cards to TGF Galleria> Farm Fresh Challenges 2011> Farm Fresh Fridays 2011> Xmas in July.  Thanks for stoppin' in!  Have a CHEEKY weekend!

Just Blushing and Just Because . . .

Are you ready for a sketch challenge?  The Farm Fresh Challenge Blog is having its W.O.W. challenge and here is the sketch by our Rachel Schneider.

Okay, have you seen these new babes?  Marie has created a new line of stamps called the Blush Society.  I am diggin', no LUVN these girlie's! 

Here's my card using Blush Babette.  I stuck to the sketch but made a little tweak here and there.  Blush Babette looks like such a sweet gal don't ya think?  Well, I can see an alter-ego coming out -- she's got a feisty streak in her, hence the emerald green hair!  I really wanted her to stand out so I cut a frame for her using my Spellbinders Labels 18.  My sweet teammate, Tasha, uses Liquid Pearls of some kind on almost all her cards.  I had to try it and boy, it's addictive!  First, I started on the base of the card and thought I would be done.  NOPE!  I worked on the next area and the next!  Pretty soon, I did the entire card!  :)  So much fun!

Here's a close up of Blush Babette.

The W.O.W. challenge is open until Tuesday; entries are due by 12 PM CST.  The winner is chosen by random draw and wins a free digi of choice!  Please upload your challenge cards/projects to TGF Galleria > Farm Fresh Challenges 2011 > Which One Wednesday > Sketch 7.  Hope you'll join us . . . thanks for stoppin' by today!

Dare To Dream . . .

Just poppin' in to say . . .

Happy 4th of July!

Hope everyone is staying safe and eating some good food with the ones you luv!  :)  I can't believe this, but I created a card for pure fun this time, not for a DT.  :)   If you've been hearing the buzz about Sister Stamps, then you are right with me (along with many, many other crafters)!  EXCITED, THRILLED, OH SO HAPPY!  :)  Local girl, Jenny, along with her sister Denise, have collaborated and created very cute Asian stamps!  They were released July 1st.  When I got my cuties, I had to immediately cut the rubber and ink it up. 

Today, I have Mei Lin to share with you.  This is not your traditional 4th of July card.  But hey, what the hay . . . I'm just happy to be spending this day with my family and thrilled to help celebrate Sister Stamps debut!

I made a little easel card.  See that sentiment (from PTI), I thought it was the perfect wording for Jenny and Denise.  "Dare to DREAM, then watch what happens."  I'm sure the thought of starting a small business must've been scary and pretty overwhelming.  Well, the DREAM has come true . . . now the adventure begins!

Mei Lin is right there celebrating and supporting this venture!  No worries in the world, just a free spirit.

Congratulations again Jenny and Denise! 

Have a great 4th everyone!