BEFORE BABY MATTHEW WAKES AGAIN!!

Well, it's been one of those days when I feel I've accomplished very little.  Matthew has been awake most of the day and boy it's difficult to get much work done while holding him.  My two other boys have been very patient with the fact that their little brother takes-up much of mommy's time.

Here's my attempt at a post while Matthew finally sleeps. ;)

This is a card that I've created for my sister who has just moved into a brand new home.  It was my first gatefold card...alot of fun to make!

Card Details:

• stamps-The Greeting Farm's My House(both image and sentiment)

The house image was stamped with StazOn Jet Black and coloured with Nicholson's Watercolour Sheets.  Judy Kins Diamond Glaze was placed on all the windows(although not visible in the photos).  I added some sparkle to the flower boxes with Diamond Stickles.  The sentiment was inked-up with Dew Drop's Tuxedo Black.

• paper-design paper is 2007 Cloud 9 Design(Sparkle Blueberry Punch Sorbet), both green and blue cardstock is Bazzill
• die cuts-Spellbinder's Nesties( Small Scalloped Ovals) and Shapeabilities(Fancy Tags)
• pearls-Hero Arts
• ribbon-Offray

Most of the wonderful supplies used in the creation of this card were obtained from the Fabulous Phebe at The Town Scrapper.  Check out Phebe's new line of  ADORABLE Victoria Case stamps, exclusive to her store, HERE and HERE!

A Quick Monday Morning Post

Good Monday Morning!

Thought I'd share a little card I created for friends to welcome their new little one.  The tiny hole in the top left corner was made in order that I may attach it to the gift bag. 

Card Details:

• stamps-little girl bear is a member of The Greeting Farm's Wild Things set, sentiment belongs to Stampin' Up's Fun and Fast Notes set, stitched border from Sassafras Lass' Stitched Borders set

The little girl bear was inked-up with StazOn Jet Black and painted with Nicholson's Watercolour Sheets.  Her hair was given some shine (although not visible in the photo) with Judy Kin's Diamond Glaze.  The sentiment was stamped with Dew Drop's Memento Tuxedo Black and Dew Drop's VersaMagic Jumbo Java.  Jumbo Java was also used for the stitched border and the inked edges.

• paper-design paper is Baby Cakes by ki Memories, cardstock is Bazzill and unknown scraps
•  die-cuts-Spellbinders' Nesties
• ribbon-Offray
• bling-Kaiser Scrapbook and other unknown
• flowers-Prima Petites Flamingo
• brad-We R Memory Keepers 

That's it for today, fellow crafters.  Have a wonderful week!!!

Tricia

The Town Scrapper's Monday Showcase and CONTEST!

Good Afternoon Everyone!

It's Showcase Monday on The Town Scrapper Blog (formerly Humble Pie).  The showcase provides us with the opportunity to share with you some of the merchandise Phebe carries in her store, THE TOWN SCRAPPER.  The card I've posted today features The Greeting Farm's Keep Cozy snowman and a Humble Pie Stamps' sentiment.

Card Details:

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  stamps-The Greeting Farm's snowman (Keep Cozy Set), Humble Pie's sentiment "Let it Snow"

The snowman and sentiment were inked-up with StazOn Jet Black.  The snowman was painted using Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Watercolour Sheets.  Crystal Stickles added a little sparkle to his scarf.

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  patterned design paper-Polar Expressions by imaginisce
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  cardstock-various
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  ribbon-the Paper Studio
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  flowers-Prima
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  brads-We R Memory Keepers

Are you ready for a CONTEST!! The TownScrapper will be revealing its BIG exciting NEWS on Friday and we thought you might want to guess our news. You have until midnight on Thursday, March 4, to leave only 1 comment please with your guess HERE on The TownScrapper Blog.

Here's a clue:      _ _ _ _ O _ _ _         _ _ _ E

One winner will be randomly selected from the correct entries and the lucky winner will win 1 special SURPRISE prize associated with our exciting news. If you'd like to post about our contest on your blog that would be great too but it's not a requirement.

Good Luck To All Paticipants!!

Tricia

Happy Thursday!!

I've been waiting this week to post a card with another of Phebe's/The Town Scrapper's new SWEETIE PIE stamp images. We, Phebe's design team, have been dying for the stamps to physically arrive at the store (The Town Scrapper), but nothing YET... Their grand arrival is expected any day now!!!! Stay tuned, maybe it will be tomorrow?!

Soooooo, today's post is card I made for our friends' new arrival. This card was quite teeny as I wanted to attach it to a gift bag of a coordinating colour. It features an adorable lion stamp from The Greeting Farm's Wild Things stamp set.

Card Details:

• stamps-image is from The Greeting Farm's Wild Things set, sentiment is My Favorite Things' Lots a Love set, stitching from Stitched Borders by Sassafrass Lass (one of my most used and loved sets)

Lion was inked-up with StazOn Jet Black and stamped on Fabriano 140 lbs cold pressed watercolour paper. He was painted with Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Watercolour sheets. The lion's hair was given some shine using Judy Kins' Diamond Glaze and his mane was made to sparkle with the help of Diamond Stickles. The sentiment and stitching were stamped with Versafine Onyz Black. In order to provide a 3D effect, I stamped and painted the lion image twice and layered one on top of the other using a "pop dot" type adhesive.

• patterned design paper-Oh Baby! Boy by Basic Grey


• cardstock-Core'dination


• ribbon-The Paper Studio


• bling-Brenda Walton's Adhesive Rhinestones by K&Company

I hope to make and post addition cards made with this extra-cute stamp set. There is also a mouse (it looks like a mouse to me??), bear, bird and monkey featured in this collection.

The Greeting Farm and My Favorite Things stamps, as well as the Core'dinations cardstock was obtained from PHEBE, THE TOWN SCRAPPER.

Have a terrific Friday and a wonderful weekend!!!

Tricia

Good Evening,

Tonight's post's focal image is the unbelievably adorable Reeta, a Wild Sprouts Stamp, created by The Greeting Farm. I LOVE The Greeting Farm!!

Card Details:

• stamps-Reeta, The Greeting Farm's Wild Sprouts collection, sentiment is My Favorite Things

I stamped Reeta with StazOn Jet Black and coloured her with Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Water Color sheets. Judy Kin's Diamond Glaze was used on her hair and shoes. Sentiment was inked-up with VersaFine Onyx Black.

• patterned dp-K&Company's Classic McKenna collection
• ribbon-unknown
• flowers-Prima Caboodles

Simple card tonight, but those Prima Flowers are amazing. I picked-up the flowers and Reeta from Phebe, The Town Scrapper.

Until my next post...

Tricia

Happy Wednesday!

I know it's been almost a week since my last post...been away, hubby's sick, etc. Today's card features a Greeting Farm stamp. She is one of a 3 stamp set entitled, "Rain, Snow, Shine." I'm really trying to imagine being at the beach, but this weather is definitely not helping the imagination!

Card Details:

• stamps-image is from The Greeting Farm's set "Rain, Snow, Shine", the sentiment is from Amy R.'s "Beach Sentiments"(C.C. Designs)

"Shine" was inked with StazOn Jet Black and coloured using Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Water Color sheets. Glitter was added to her flip-flops and eyeshadow with the help of Crystal Stickles. Her hair has some serious shine thanks to Judy Kins Diamond Glaze (sun also given a coat of glaze). Sentiment stamped using VersaFine Onyx Black.

• patterned dp-Tiny Dancer "Plie" Darling Dots Paper by Deena's Penny Lane(My Mind's Eye)
• cardstock-card base (Core'dinations The Chocolate Box collection), pink and green (Bazzill Basic Crisscross Light pack)
• die cuts-sun from Cricut Cartridge Don Juan, green and pink Spellbinders' Nesties Labels 4
• embossing-Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Divine Swirl

Have a great afternoon,
Tricia

Good Morning Everyone!

Today's card's focal image is Skater Ian of The Greeting Farm. Phebe, The Town Scrapper provided me with the stamp and patterned dp paper..I was TOTALLY STOKED! I think that's how Skater Ian would put his enthusiasm into words.

Card Details:

• stamps-Skater Ian from The Greeting Farm, sentiment from C.C. Designs

Ian was stamped using, you guessed it, StazOn Jet Black. He was coloured using Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Water Color Sheets. I added some shine to his gold locks, star on his shirt and skateboard with Judykins Diamond Glaze. The sentiment was inked-up with VersaFina Onyx Black.

• patterned dp-Palmer and Namath(Ian's hat) MVP(We R Memory Keepers)
• cardstock- teal card base, orange star and grey star all Core'dinations Black Magic collection
• die cuts-stars from Don Juan cartridge(Cricut)
• ink-star edges and card base edges inked with VersaMagic's Dew Drop Chalk Ink in Midnight Black
• ribbon-Offray 3097Grosgrain Black
• eyelet-We R Memory Keepers
• embossing-Swiss Dot embossing folder(Cuttlebug)

I used Judy Kins Diamond Glaze in the "cool" patterned dp die cut openings.

Have a good day(only 2 days until the weekend)!

Tricia

Happy Friday!!

Tonight's post's focal image is The Greeting Farm's Anya. I feel she has a very vintage look about her..so lovely!

Card Details:

• stamps-Anya(The Greeting Farm), sentiment(My Favorite Things)

Anya and the sentiment were stamped in StazOn Jet Black. Anya was coloured with Reeves Watercolour Pencils. The bow at her waist, button on her hat and neck detail on her sweater were highlighted with Crystal Stickles. Judy Kin's Diamond Glaze was added to her necklace.

• patterned paper-Penelope's Potpourri
• cardstock die cut-pink oval created with Spellbinders' Nestabilities' Classic Ovals Small
• embossing-pink cardstock circle is embossed using Cuttlebug's Divine Swirl
• flowers-Petaloo Dahlia Box Blend
• brads-Glitter Brads(Making Memories)
• ribbon-manufacturer unknown

Stamps, ink, and flowers from The Town Scrapper. BTW, I was in to see Phebe today and she has some great sales on now. There are new Whiff of Joy and Magnolia stamps in, as well as an incredible amount of beautiful paper.

Have a TERRIFIC Weekend!

Tricia

Happy Monday!

This card is one I've made for Phebe at The Town Scrapper. The card is birthday themed and features The Greeting Farm's Fairy Anya. She is an absolutely delightful little image!

Card Details:

• stamps-image is the Greeting Farm's Fairy Anya, sentiments are My Favorite Things

Anya was stamped with StazOn Jet Back and coloured with Prismacolor pencils and OMS. Glitter was added to her wings using Diamond Stickles. The sentiments were stamped with StazOn Jet Black.

• patterned paper-Tiny Dancer "Plie" by Deena's Penny Lane(My Mind's Eye)
• cardstock die cuts Spellbinder's Nestabilities Classic Scalloped Circles Large
• flowers-Prima
• brads-Eye of Newt Brads by Imaginisce
• ribbon-the Paper Studio
• Dew Drops-The Robin's Nest's Spring Bloom

Stamps, patterned paper, flowers, brads, and Dew Drops all from The Town Scrapper.

Have a great week!

Tricia

The Greeting Farm's Anya

Daddy's out with the boys so I thought I'd do a little post now. This card again, features The Greeting Farm's Anya. This time Anya is rocking-out!

Card Details:

• stamps-Rockstar Anya (The Greeting Farm), sentiment is My Favorite Things

Anya is coloured with Reeves WC pencils. Her dress, shoes and headband have been accented with Stickles (Burgundy and Crystal). Her hair and guitar have some shine thanks to Judi-Kins' Diamond Glaze. Sentiment has been stamped in Versa Magic Dew Drop Red Brick and Night Sky.

• patterned paper is Bo-Bunny's Shabby Princess Collection
• cardstock die cuts are made using Nestabilities Small Pinking Circles
• eyelets are We R Memory Keepers

Several of the supplies used in this card were purchased from The Town Scrapper...Thanks Phebe!

The boys have been in bed for a couple of hours and I've been relaxing and stamping away. The card I've added, features The Greeting Farm's Angel Anya. It was love at first sight, for me, with The Greeting Farm stamps. They are adorable!

Most of the supplies to create this card have been obtained from Phebe at The Town Scrapper.

Card Details:

• stamps (Anya and sentiment)-The Greeting Farm

They have been stamped with Staz-On and coloured with Reeves Water Colour Pencils and Diamond Stickles.

• pattered paper-Imaginisce's Fairest of Them All
• embossing-Cuttlebug's Divine Swirl
• chipboard flowers-Pebbles Inc. Chips, flower center Making Memories snap
• ribbon-the Paper Studio