The Greeting Farm NOVEMBER New Release Preview - Hello Gorgeous

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 Hi everyone! It's November and it's release time at The Greeting Farm! If you are a planner nerd, you are going to flip over this release. First up is a new set called Hello Gorgeous. Filled with adorable stamps like this cutie that I used in my Happy Planner. 

When I'm stamping in my planner, I usually use my colored pencils to color. I don't want to worry about bleed through. Sadly, I don't use them all that much so I'm a little rusty! 

There are also a lot of great icon stamps that you can use in your planners with all the in colored inks you might be hoarding if you're anything like me! LOL

Don't forget, we'll have a New Release Blog Hop on the 15th when 1 lucky winner will win all 3 new sets! Until then, be sure to to check out everyone's creations on The Greeting Farm Blog today using this stamp.

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The Greeting Farm FAITH October Release!

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Hi everyone! Welcome to another Faith collection release from The Greeting Farm! This month we have THREE new sets coming your way and I think you're going to love them. They are perfect for  bible journaling, prayer journals, cards and more. For my first bible journaling, I combined two of the stamp sets to create my page. I used Perfect In Him which features this GORGEOUS angel that is sized perfectly for the margins in your bibles along with the new set A Place For Me for the stars and clouds in the sky.

This whole chapter in Psalms talks about Praising the Lord and I took my inspiration for my page from verses 1-4:

¹Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights above. ²Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly hosts. ³Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars. ⁴Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies.

I prep all my pages before starting whether I'm using watercolors or acrylics. I prefer Dina Wakley Clear Gesso right now whenever I'm going to watercolor and I prep both sides of the page before starting. I have found this really reduces the warping and wrinkling that can occur fro using a lot of water media on a page. For my background I used Dina Wakley Media Scribble Sticks. I stamped my angel first though and masked her with Molotow Masking fluid to protect her from all the background colors before coloring her with Jane Davenport Mixed Media watercolors. I really love how it all came together. For the bottom I used Thickcut Caps in a light grey ink and hand lettered Praise over top.

My second page features the new set Stay Salty. I am in LOVE with this set. As soon as I saw it I knew I would be journaling about Matthew 5:13 where Jesus talks about being the Salt + Light of this world. Immediately I thought about how all the colors combined create light as you would see through a prism (this may or may not have been influenced by a recent episode of Magic Schoolbus I watched with my kiddos but hey...) So I stamped the world and masked it again with Molotow Masking Fluid (which if you are wondering works great on a prepped bible page - I don't know that I'd want to try without having that layer of gesso protecting that thin page.)

For this page, I used Daniel Smith Watercolors entirely. I also sprinkled salt on the watercolor while it was still wet to emphasize that part in the verse and create texture in my background. I love how this turned out. This set would make a great set of encouragement cards as well. So many possibilities with the 3 new sets today! Be sure to check out The Greeting Farm Blog as well to see even more inspiration!

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Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Saturday Challenge - Sweet Like Candy!

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Hi everyone! Welcome to another challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!...

We always enjoy your creations so be sure to submit them so you can have a chance to WIN a $20 gift card to the Shop!! Show us your stuff!! In keeping in line with the rest of our challenges (Wonderful Wednesday and our NEW Krafty Scrappy Challenge), we will be drawing one winner per month from all Saturday Challenge entries to win a $20 gift card!! You can enter as many times per month as you'd like!!

Our theme this week is SWEET AS CANDY as a starting point for your creation!!! I used Merry & Bright Birdies from this month's release - it fit perfectly with the little candy cane in her mouth and then I had the perfect pattern paper to pair with it! Pull out those fabby stamps and play along! Have some krafty fun and join us this week!! Now create a card, scrapbook page or altered item with a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp or any other stamp for your chance to win.  You will have until October 27th at 11:55 pm EST to get your entries in!

Have you joined the Kraftin Kimmie's Krafty Friends fb group?? It's the best place to keep up with all of the goings on as well as sharing YOUR creations and getting inspired by other Krafty Friends' creations!!!

This week's Frugal Friday/Anniversary Specials are UP! There are 9 sets this weekend up for sale, this is a great time to knock a few sets off of your wishlists! We also have a special Game going on called, "While the Boss is Away..." Head over to our FB Friends page for the details and to play along!

In addition to the great Krafty Challenges & Wonderful Wednesday, each month we will post a Sketch. The sketch will last all month long and if you use it in ANY of our Challenges or WW's during that month you will get an additional chance to win a store gift card! You do NOT have to use the sketch, it's just a little extra boost for your mojo if ya need it! Here is October's sketch...

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Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps OCTOBER New Release Preview - Reindeer Games

Welcome back to Day FOUR of our OCTOBER Krafty Peeks at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!...

Today is the final day of peeks and the release party is THIS AFTERNOON at 2pm EST on Facebook! 

Are you going to join in and help us celebrate ALL the new sets? Our last stamp set is from fabulous artist Becky Pearce!!! It's called REINDEER GAMES!

I'm sure you'll agree with me when I SQUEAL with delight at this adorable set! Think of all the quick and simple cards and tags you could design and all the fabulous scenes! So easy to add to scrapbook pages, pocket pages, bookmarks and lots more! It's totally up to YOU what you create! The set comes with main images, several accessory stamps and also some fun coordinating sentiments! There's a total of TWENTY cutie pie stamps!!!

It's also challenge day and our hostess is Krafty Girl, Danielle ! And as always during release week, the challenge is ANYTHING GOES! So create a card, scrapbook page or altered item with any stamp but if you use a Kraftin' Kimmie stamp you'll double your chances to WIN!! Use any sketch, any design, any embellishments because Anything Goes! Have some krafty fun and join us this week because we'd LOVE to see your KKS designs. You have a week to play with this challenge and at the end of the month, we'll announce a WINNER from all of the weekly challenges for July! We hope you can play along for your chance to WIN a $20 Gift Certificate to use on ANYTHING you want in the shop!! Wanna win??

All the Krafty Design Team members and Guests listed below have lots of stunning creations to share with you today featuring the REINDEER GAMES! stamp set! Be sure to hop around and leave lots of love at each and every stop because one lucky commenter EACH DAY OF THE PEEKS will WIN a gift voucher to the krafty shop! The winner will be announced at the LIVE Online Release Party this afternoon, so don't miss it!

Happy hoppin'!

The Greeting Farm OCTOBER New Release Preview - Love It

Hi everyone! Today is our 3rd and final day of October previews at The Greeting Farm. This month is awesome and I love that we get another full size stamp with this new cutie called Love It. If you peek around at the other DT sneak peeks, you'll see that sometimes she has glasses and sometimes not. That's because the glasses are a cute accessory available in this set! 

Don't forget, we'll have a New Release Blog Hop on the 15th when 1 lucky winner will win all 3 new sets! Until then, be sure to to check out everyone's creations on The Greeting Farm Blog today using this stamp.

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Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps OCTOBER New Release Preview - Evangeline Angel

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Welcome back to Day TWO of our October Krafty Peeks at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

Did you love yesterday's peek?? So beautiful, right?! Well then you're going to love today's peek too because we've got another gorgeous ANGEL! It's EVANGELINE ANGEL!

I'm super excited to share this one because.....some of you have seen it already! That's because it was the Super Secret Krafty Klub stamp set that was included in the Khristmas Kard Kit!!! So those who preordered it already have it in their inky little fingers and you'll get to see their creations today because they are our fabulous GUESTS!

This adorable new stamp set comes with one large main image and three fabby sentiments!!

I fell in Love with this stamp when I saw it. I kinda go CRAZY at Christmas time. It is my FAVORITE season ever and I love decorating our tree. I am pretty sure my hubby thinks I would hug our tree like this if I could. LOL This week's release inspired me to pull out some of my FAVORITE Christmas papers I've been hoarding by October Afternoon and it made me step out of the traditional coloring with these fun colors in the paper.

All of the Krafty Krew design team members and Special Krafty Guests listed below have lots of sweet designs to share with you today featuring the EVANGELINE ANGEL stamp set! Be sure to hop around and leave lots of love at each and every stop because one lucky commenter will WIN a gift voucher to the krafty shop EACH DAY of the peeks this week! Plus we're doing a GIVEAWAY of the ENTIRE release on the Krafty Friends facebook page! The winners will be announced at the party so don't miss it!

Be sure to join us at the LIVE Online Release Party on Saturday afternoon at 2pm EST! We'll be checking out ALL of the FOUR new clear stamp sets, sharing fabulous creations, giving away prizes and having tons of krafty fun!

Happy hoppin'!

The Greeting Farm OCTOBER New Release Preview - Honor Students and Magic Class

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Hi everyone! We're back for Day 2 of The Greeting Farm October previews and you are going to love today...especially if you are a fan of Harry Potter! We are showcasing two stamp sets today, the first is called Honor Students and the second is an add on filled with adorable accessories called Magic Class. They work beautifully together or separately. I did a little masking with both sets for my card today.

Don't forget, we'll have a New Release Blog Hop on the 15th when 1 lucky winner will win all 3 new sets! Until then, be sure to to check out everyone's creations on The Greeting Farm Blog today using this stamp.

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Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps OCTOBER New Release Preview - Angelica Angel

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Welcome to Day ONE of our October Krafty Peeks at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

We hope to get you in the holiday mood this week with four days of magical stamp sets! Are you ready to deck the halls and spread Christmas cheer? Today we have our first ethereal stamp set (there *might* be another one tomorrow) and it's called ANGELICA ANGEL!

This gorgeous clear stamp set features a sweet, lovely angel with her birdie friend plus three coordinating sentiments! Just think of the beautiful holiday creations you could make featuring this set!

I absolutely adore this stamp! She is so much fun to color and comes with 3 great sentiments. I dug through some of my "vintage" Christmas papers by October Afternoon to pair her up with. 

Be sure to hop around to the different blog links below as our Krafty design team members and guests have lots of creations to share with you today featuring the ANGELICA ANGEL stamp set! Be sure to leave a comment at each stop because one lucky commenter is going to WIN a $10 gift voucher to the krafty shop EACH DAY of the peeks this week!!! Woohooooooooo!

Plus we're doing a GIVEAWAY of the ENTIRE release on the Krafty Friends facebook page!

Did you know that October marks EIGHT YEARS of Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps??! Yep! It's our ANNIVERSARY!! And we are celebrating with lots of fabulous specials, prizes and giveaways! Be sure to join our Krafty Friends facebook page to keep up with all the fun stuff!

Be sure to join us at the LIVE Online Release Party on Saturday afternoon at 2pm EST! We'll be checking out ALL of the FOUR new clear stamp sets, sharing fabulous creations, giving away prizes and having tons of krafty fun! The winners of all our giveaways going on this week will be announced at the party so don't miss it!

Happy kraftin'!

The Greeting Farm OCTOBER New Release Preview - Best Friends

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Hi Everyone! I can't believe it's October already...I'm in serious denial right now. BUT the good thing is we have The Greeting Farm previews beginning and I PROMISE you are going to love the stamps this month. Today we're showing Best Friends this adorable stamp. I paired her with the STAMPtember exclusive Pumpkin Spice It Up just to add some fun elements around the image. 

Don't forget, we'll have a New Release Blog Hop on the 15th when 1 lucky winner will win all 3 new sets! Until then, be sure to to check out everyone's creations on The Greeting Farm Blog today using this stamp.

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Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Saturday Challenge And I'm a guest this month! Whoohoo!

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Hi everyone! Welcome to another challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

We always enjoy your creations so be sure to submit them so you can have a chance to WIN a $20 gift card to the Shop!! Show us your stuff!! In keeping in line with the rest of our challenges (Wonderful Wednesday and our NEW Krafty Scrappy Challenge), we will be drawing one winner per month from all Saturday Challenge entries to win a $20 gift card!! You can enter as many times per month as you'd like!!

Someone pinch me...I am so excited to be a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps guest for the month of October! I get to inspire you with our challenges as well as join in the fun of the October release which begins next week. Whoohooo! For this week's Saturday challenge, we're using Fall / Autumn colors. I pulled out this adorable stamp called Happy Fall Ya'll which is BACK IN STOCK and some of my favorite watercolors to color up following our theme.

Here is a close up of my card. I love the way the background turned out - just as I imagined with all those yummy fall colors the come with the leaves changing.

Have you joined the Kraftin Kimmie's Krafty Friends Facebook group?? It's the best place to keep up with all of the goings on as well as sharing YOUR creations and getting inspired by other Krafty Friends' creations!!!

October Peeks start on Wednesday!! Visit us on our FB Page or here to join in the "Merry Celebration"!

It's our Anniversary! Kraftin Kimmie is celebrating 8 years in October and to celebrate we're doubling the Frugal Friday Fun! Every Friday during the month of October, Kimmie will be posting 8 Krafty Sets for 40% off!!

In addition to the great Krafty Challenges and Wonderful Wednesday, each month we will post a Sketch. The sketch will last all month long and if you use it in ANY of our Challenges or WW's during that month you will get an additional chance to win a store gift card! You do NOT have to use the sketch, it's just a little extra boost for your mojo if ya need it!

Now create a card, scrapbook page or altered item with a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp or any other stamp and be sure to use our THEME as a starting point for your creation!!! You will have until October 13th at 11:55 pm EST to get your entries in!

Pull out those fabby stamps and play along! Have some krafty fun and join us this week!!

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The Greeting Farm OCTOBER Farm Fresh Challenge: MONOCHROMATIC!

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Just a reminder: Since this is a month-long challenge, The Greeting Farm will allow 2 entries per person to keep things as fair as possible.

Hi Farmers!! Today starts a new Farm Fresh Challenge over at The Greeting Farm! Our Farm Fresh Challenges start on the first of every month and run for an entire month to give you more time to enter. To top it all off, the prize amount is $50!!! Can you believe it?!! At the end of the month you could possibly win a $50 Gift Certificate to The Greeting Farm Store!!

Were you the winner from last month's challenge? Be sure to head over to The Greeting Farm Blog to see our winner and more inspiration from my fellow team members.

Now on to our OCTOBER Farm Fresh Challenge. This month our challenge is another fun one:

MONOCHROMATIC!

I had so much fun creating my card for this challenge. I love the way monochromatic looks on kraft card stock no matter what color you go with. I knew I wanted to stamp the cute little fox from the Oh, What Fun set but I also wanted to create a little scene with another stamp from The Greeting Farm and I finally decided to go with Call Me Ian because he would go with the vintage look I was going for. I did a little bit of masking to start building my scene. I also stamped the trees from Oh, What Fun a little in the background. When none of the sentiments from either stamp sets really went with my scene, I dug through more of my TGF stash and found this fun one from the Mini-Remix Fall set. I think the little fox looks like he's trying to give you a hug! 

I will have the entire coloring process on my YouTube channel tomorrow if you want to check it out be sure to subscribe so you are notified when it goes live!

 Now be sure to head over to The Greeting Farm Blog to read the rules and link up your card.

Hugs!

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Supplies:

The Greeting Farm stamps (Oh, What Fun, Call Me Ian, Mini-Remix Fall)

Copic Markers: E51, E53, E55, E57, E59, E49, R21, BV23, E95, E97, E99

Distress Oxides (Vintage Photo, Fossilized Amber)

Mini Ink Blending Tool

PaperTrey Ink Kraft Cardstock

Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

MISTI 

Uni-Ball White Gel Pen

Masking Paper (brand unknown)

Corner Chomper

The Greeting Farm + Simon Says STAMPtember Release!

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Hi Everyone! I am so excited. Today is THE day I've been waiting for ALL STAMPtember! And it's the BEST day of all because today is ALSO the beginning of FALL! My favorite season. Today the exclusive stamp collaboration between The Greeting Farm and Simon Says Stamp is finally available!

Supply List:

Copic Markers: Skin (E000, E00, E11, BV23) / Hair (BG02, FBG2, BG07, RV62, RV55, RV66, BV17, V17, V15, N9, N5) / Glasses (BG10, BG11) / Clothes (E97, E08, E59, YG93, YG97, YG99, B93, B97, B99) / Cup (W5, W3, E97, E59) / Pumpkin (YR24, YR27, YR18)

Distress Oxide Inks (Fossilized Amber, Walnut Stain)

Distress Inks (Peacock Feathers, Carved Pumpkin, Evergreen Bough)

My Favorite Things Die-Namics (Stitched Cloud Edges, Blueprints 15)

Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Tsukineko Versafine Onyx Black Ink

Copic Xpress It Blending Cardstock

Bristol Paper

MISTI

Sizzix Big Shot

Foam Adhesive

The aspens have already begun their beautiful change into gold and was part of my inspiration for this gorgeous background on my card today. I colored up this adorable new stamp using Copic Markers and have a video to share with you if you scroll all the way down or just head to my YouTube channel. This new exclusive stamp set is called Pumpkin Spice It Up and is ONLY available over at Simon Says Stamp but HURRY, there is only a limited supply and when they run out, that's it!

Here is a close up of my coloring. I can't resist adding a bit of shimmer and shine with Glossy Accents whenever I'm coloring a stamp wearing glasses. Isn't she the cutest?

I have a video showing you how I colored this stamp for you today, you can watch it below or at my YouTube channel. I will be posting the card process video (including how I created the background) tomorrow morning. Be sure to subscribe so you'll know when it is up!

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The Greeting Farm SEPTEMBER Release Blog Hop!

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It’s the 15th, and that means the new SEPTEMBER Stamps are NOW available for purchase in The Greeting Farm Store. Today, we released PEACE ON EARTH, OH WHAT FUN, MERRY & BRIGHT, and HOLIDAY WISHES! To celebrate we are having a BLOG HOP, where one lucky fan will take home all 4 sets!! Pretty awesome, right?

Happy Release Day!!! I had a hard time choosing which stamp to use for today's post so I combined three! Peace On Earth, Oh, What Fun and Merry & Bright. Just a little bit of masking before I watercolored this cute little scene.

I really enjoyed watercoloring the stamps this month. This scene is definitely one of my favorites. Other than the skin tone, I used Daniel Smith Watercolors exclusively on this card. Oh, and in case you were wondering (I've been SUPER bad about writing out my supplies list...so sorry) I used Fabriano Hot Press Watercolor paper for all the watercoloring this week and stamped with Versafine Onyx Black ink. ;) 

Be sure to leave a comment on each designer’s blog, and then head back to The Greeting Farm Blog to let us know you completed the hop.

You have until Wednesday, September 20th at 12pm CST to leave your comments.

We will announce the random winner over the weekend.

TGF Design Team:

BRIANNA

CARISA

CAROL

CYNTHIA

JESSIE

THE GREETING FARM BLOG

Don’t forget you must leave a comment on each blog listed to be eligible for the prize drawing. We will have more cards featuring the new stamps from our DT Leaders starting the 18th so be sure to stop back by to see more inspiration.

Happy Hopping!

Rosie

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