Birthday Wishes...

Hello again!

It's day 2 of the August previews at The Greeting Farm and today we are introducing two more of the large sentiment dies! This time we've got Birthday Wishes and Happy Birthday dies in Marie's fabulous script writing for all of us to enjoy creating with. I've got card samples up on the TGF blog using both of the dies but I chose to share my Birthday Wishes card here today. I thought it would be fun to create a magical unicorn birthday party using some of the cuties from the Be a Unicorn set. I tend to give my unicorns shimmery gold horns and hooves so I used the big Birthday Wishes die to cut the oversized sentiment out of shiny gold adhesive backed paper to coordinate with them. It's hard to capture how cool the gold looks in a photo but in person it is very pretty. :)

Now be sure to head on over to the TGF blog to see what my fellow Farmers have created using the fun new dies. Then check back here Tuesday for day three of previews. :)

 Supply list:
cardtock- Papertrey Ink and Catherine Pooler
paper- Papertrey Ink gold luxe
stamps- The Greeting Farm (Be a Unicorn set)
ink- Memento tuxedo black
The Greeting Farm Birthday Wishes die
Papertrey Ink Noted scalloped die
Prima flowers
Nuvo drops
Wink of Stella clear glitter pen
Copic markers:
bodies- E50, E81, 0, R11
horns/hooves- Y02, Y21, Y26, E39
hair 1- RV10, RV42, RV14, RV63, RV66
hair 2- V04, V06, V09, B02, B16
hair 3- Y02, Y18, Y17, Rv21, RV23, RV25
ground- YG21, YG03, YG25, YG17, YG67
sky- B0000, B000, B00, B01, 0
bow/butterflies- Y02, Y18, Y38, YR04, YR18, RV02, RV13

A brighter place...

Hey there!

It's time to kick off previews for the August release at The Greeting Farm! Today we are introducing a new Mini Remix Friends set. These more medium sized Anyas are my favorite of the smaller Anya stamps and I think it is fun to see the different head swaps that Marie creates with these remix sets. This time around they had me going back to my roots and reaching for some of the great pattern papers in my stash. This little gal in particular looked like she could be a teacher which made her perfect for pairing with some of the new Doodlebug School Days goodies that I just got. As that back to school time nears I figured this card would work great to show appreciation to a hard working teacher, maybe even with a gift card tucked inside. :)

Be sure to check out the TGF blog to see all of the fun cards from my fellow Farmers using the new Mini Remix Friends set as well as a couple extra card from me. Then check back tomorrow for day 2 of previews.

 Supply list:
cardstock- Papertrey Ink and Copic X-Press It
paper- Doodlebug (School Days)
stamps- The Greeting Farm (Mini Remix Friends), Doodlebug (School Girl)
ink- Memento tuxedo black
My Favorite Things A2 stitched rectangle stax set 1
Doodlebug Sprinkle apple a day
Doodlebug washi tape ruler
Copic markers:
skin- E000, E00, E11, E04, R00, R20
hair- E21, E55, E57
clothes/planner- C0, C3, B24, B26, B39, C5, 100, Y11, Y35, R27, YR04, YG03, BG53
schoolhouse- R24, R27, R29, W7, W9, BG53, YG01, YG03, YG17, Y35, C4, Y11, Y15, Y35

Waving Hello...

Hello, hello!

I'm back with another super cute MerBean to share with you today. This sweet little minnow of a mer is the digital stamp that came with the second TGF Mystery Box. Haven't heard about the Mystery Boxes yet? Well, every couple of months Marie puts together a collection of brand new, never before released stamp sets as well as some stickers and a digi, all for a price that is a lot lower than if you bought them individually. The mystery part comes into play because you don't know what they will be until you open your box. Now if you aren't a fan of surprises no worries, they will eventually be released individually, but at a much later date. Don't want to miss out on the next fun mystery? Then be sure to follow The Greeting Farm on all their social media platforms. 
As for my card, I paired this wee MerBean with some of the background elements included in the Make a Splash clear stamp set. I like how it looks like she's swam out of her seashell castle to say hello.

Alrighty, that's all I've got for today. Be sure to check back tomorrow as we kick off August previews... woohoo!

 Supply list:
cardstock- Papertrey Ink and Copic X-Press It
digital stamp- The Greeting Farm (Mystery Kit 2 MerBean)
stamps- The Greeting Farm (Make a Splash and Little Mermaids)
ink- Memento tuxedo black
My Favorite Things Blueprints die
Wink of Stella clear glitter pen
Ranger glossy accents
Copic markers:
skin- E000, E00, E11, E04, R00, R20
hair- RV63, RV66, RV69, RV99
eyes- BV02, BV04
tail- BV02, BV04, BV08, BV29, BG11, BG32
shells- V20, E81, E93, E95, Y11
sand- E30, E31, E43, E34
rocks- B37, B39, BV29, FYG1, FYG2, YG01
water- BG11, BG15, BG53
kelp- G14, G07, G29, BG99 
castle- V20, E81, E84, E87, E89, YR04, YR18, E18, R43, R35, E46
fish- Y11, FY1, BG15

You're Fintastic...

Hello there! 

I'm up on The Greeting Farm blog today with a Tip Me Tuesday post and mine is all about a pretty pink coral color combo that I used on this fun Merbean's hair. She is part of the big rubber Sparkle kit that was released last year, though I did do a bit of altering by wiping away the horn from her forehead before stamping. With a hair-do as fabulous as hers, I knew that it would have to be a very special color, so I came up with this combo that isn't quite pink yet isn't quite orange either... pink coral! Since it is such a soft shade I colored the background in with a lot of mint greens to really help her hair stand out on my card. After that all I had to do was add a few Doodlebug Sprinkles, like that cute jellyfish, and my card was done.  :)

Have a good one my friends!

Supply list:
cardstock- Papertrey Ink and Catherine Pooler
stamps- The Greeting Farm (Sparkle Kit and Maisea Mermaid), Stampin Up (school of fish)
ink- Memento tuxedo black and Papertrey Ink 
My Favorite Things Blueprints die
Doodlebug Sprinkles
Ranger glossy accents
Ranger liquid pearls
Copic markers:
skin- E000, E00, E11, E04, R00, R20
hair- R30, R12, RV42, YR65, R32
tail- G000, G00, G03, G16, BG45, YR30
eyes- BG45, BG49
necklace- YR21, YR12, YR14
background- G000, G00, BG32, YG45, BG18, BG99, G46

Just dandy...

Good morning!

This darling dandelion fairy is from the newest Dreamerland release and I had to have her as soon as I saw her because you know I'm all about my fairy stamps. She's called Fairy 2 and she is just as cute as can be. As I was planning out a scene for her to live in I had an ah-ha moment and pulled the Mix and Match Flowers and Windmills stamp set out and was able to quickly add in a field of dandelions gone to seed below her. Then I just used my Copic markers to add in the rest of the scene as it trailed back into the distance, pretty seamlessly. I think the end result is a bright and cheery card full of sunshine and smiles!  :)

Later gators! 

Supply list:
cardstock- Papertrey Ink and Copic X-Press It
stamps- Dreamerland Crafts (Fairy 2 and Mix and Match Flowers and Windmills), Mama Elephant (dandylion wishes), Papertrey Ink (sentiment)
ink- Memento tuxedo black and Papertrey Ink bright buttercup and cocoa bean, Hero Arts greens
My Favorite Things A2 stitched rectangle stax set 1
Wink of Stella clear glitter pen
Sharpie extra fine white pen
Copic markers:
skin- E000, E00, E11, E04, R00, R20
hair- Y0000, Y000, YR30, E81, E84
clothes- Y04, Y08, Y18, BV01, Y26, YG00, YG03, G07, G29
wings- B12, BG11
sky- BG0000, BG000, BG01, C00, C1
background- YG00, YG01, YG03, G21, YG61, G43, YG63, W00, W0, W1, E81

Day 2 of Sweet November's August release...

TGIF my friends

We had a wonderful time yesterday celebrating the August Summer Garden release from Sweet November Stamps over in the  7 Kids Customers Create Facebook group. These two lovely cards are the results of the two Live coloring videos that I did, the first one features a close up of Rose and the second one is a close up of Peony. Don't forget that today is the last day of the release celebration so if you haven't grabbed the freebies yet you will want to get on that because come tomorrow morning the only way to get Bud and Beezer will be to purchase them in the shop. This is also the last day to take advantage of the special bundle deal in the store and my final two coloring videos for this release are today as well. So there is still a lot going on and I hope we see you there! :)

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Rose supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and Copic X-Press It
digital stamps- Sweet November (Rose and Rose and Gerbera Daisy Background set)
stamp- Mama Elephant (sentiment)
ink- Papertrey Ink
My Favorite Things A2 stitched rectangle stax set 1
Ranger glossy accents
Sharpie extra fine white pen
Copic markers: sorry, I did not keep a list but you can see the colors used here

Peony supply list:
cardstock- Papertrey Ink and Copic X-Press It
digital stamps- Sweet November (Peony and Dahlia and Peony Background set)
stamp- Mama Elephant (sentiment)
ink- Hero Arts
Papertrey Ink Noted scalloped die
Nuvo jewel drops pale periwinkle
sequins
Wink of Stella clear glitter pen
Copic markers: sorry, I did not keep a list but you can see the colors used here

It's a magical summer garden release!

Good morning! 

Welcome to the August digi release for Sweet November Stamps at 7 Kids! After we have spent most of the summer down by the sea shore it's time for us to turn back inland to the lush summer gardens of Sweet November Land. There among the beautiful riot of rich colors, breathing in the sweet scented breezes as they whisper through the petals we will meet the Flower Fae who are the guardians of this particular garden.

First along the garden path is Rose. Everyone knows that Rose is the queen of the summer garden, her beautiful blooms standing tall and proud above all the other flowers. She is as sweet as the fragrance of her flowers and even more lovely than an entire bouquet.   

Next along the garden path the happy Gerbera Daisy Fae welcomes all with a cheery disposition that matches the flowers she so loves. There is a happiness in this corner of the garden that is completely irresistible. One can't help but smile as you watch the daisies sway and dance atop their long stems and Gerbera Daisy dancing right along with them.    

As we make our way further into the garden we meet the elegant and dignified Dahlia Fae. Her blossoms come in all kinds of shapes and colors, each one just as pretty as the last. To be gifted with a bouquet of her special blooms is a rare treat! 

Finally we come to the beds of peonies at the end of the garden and resting among her blossoms is Peony Fae herself. This dreamy little Fae is a bit of a romantic and much like the frills and ruffles of the petals on her flowers she loves all things girly and pretty. 

As for this month's release day freebie, once again we couldn't resist and have two up for grabs today and tomorrow. Please say hello to Bud and Beezer. These two garden helpers spend their days assisting the lovely Flower Fae with everything from pollinating the flowers to singing the blossoms to sleep so they close up nice and tight as the sun sets each evening.  
We also went a bit overboard with the garden background builder elements so we have three different sets to choose from this time around. And for the next two days you can take advantage of the special bundle deal in the store.  :) 

And as always, this month's exclusive Fairy Tot digital stamp is only available to participants of the July Sweet November posting challenge. We know that sometimes it can be intimidating to put ourselves out there and share our creativity so these monthly Fairy Tots are our way of thanking everyone who plays along and shares the Sweet November love. If you missed out this month, no worries, just grab one of this month's images and join the fun in August to get your hands on next month's fairy. 

And don't miss out on all the fun and games and Live coloring videos I will be doing in the  7 Kids Customers Create Facebook group over the next two days as well, we would love to have you join us!

Rose supply list:

cardstock- Papertrey Ink and Copic X-Press It

digital stamps- Sweet November (Rose Fae and Rose and Gerbera Daisy Background set)

stamp- Papertrey Ink (sentiment)

ink- Memento tuxedo black

My Favorite Things A2 stitched rectangle stax set 1

Sharpie extra fine white pen

Wink of Stella clear glitter pen

Copic markers:

skin- E000, E00, E11, E04, R00, R20

eyes- YG23, YG95, G99

hair- R81, RV32, RV34, RV99, R56

gown/shoes- G20, E81, E84, YG00, YG23, YG93, G99, E74, E79

roses- R85, R56, R89, R29, YG21, YG23, G14, G07, G29

ground- E42, E43, E44, E47

background- Y00, YG00, YG03, YG17, YG67, G99, BG99

Gerbera Daisy supply list:

cardstock- Papertrey Ink and Copic X-Press It

digital stamps- Sweet November (Gerbera Daisy Fae and Rose and Gerbera Daisy Background set, Toadstool background set)

stamp- Papertrey Ink (sentiment)

ink- Memento tuxedo black

My Favorite Things A2 stitched rectangle stax set 1

Sharpie extra fine white pen

Wink of Stella clear glitter pen

Copic markers:

skin- E000, E00, E11, E04, R00, R20, R32

eyes- E35, E59

hair- Y0000, YR30, E81

gown/shoes- Y11, Y04, Y15, Y26, Y28, BV01

daisies- Y02, Y08, Y38, YR04, YR09, W10, Y17, YR04, YR09, R21, R32, R35, R39, YG25, YG67, YG99

ground- E42, E43, E44

hedge- Y00, YG01, YG03, YG63, YG17, G94, G99

sky- BG000, BG01, 0 

Dahlia supply list:

cardstock- Papertrey Ink and Copic X-Press It

digital stamps- Sweet November (Dahlia Fae and Dahlia and Peony Background set)

stamp- Papertrey Ink (sentiment)

ink- Memento tuxedo black

My Favorite Things A2 stitched rectangle stax set 1

Sharpie extra fine white pen

Wink of Stella clear glitter pen

Copic markers:

skin- E000, E00, E11, E04, R00, R20

hair- BV04, BV25, BV17, BV29

gown/shoes- G000, G00, BG72, BG75, BG78, BG99

dahlias- RV00, RV52, RV55, RV66, RV69, YR31, Y15, YG00, YG03, YG95, YG99, Y26, E25

ground- E42, E43, E44

sky- BG10, BG11, BG23

hedge- Y02, YG03, YG93, YG95, YG99, W10

 
Peony supply list:

cardstock- Papertrey Ink and Copic X-Press It

digital stamps- Sweet November (Peony Fae and Dahlia and Peony Background set, Toadstool background set)

stamp- Papertrey Ink (sentiment)

ink- Memento tuxedo black

My Favorite Things A2 stitched rectangle stax set 1

Sharpie extra fine white pen

Wink of Stella clear glitter pen

Copic markers:

skin- E00, E21, E23, E04, E93, R43

eyes- C2, C4, C8

hair- YR23, E57, E49

gown/shoes- E50, E81, R30, R21, YG25, YG95, YG99, E84

peonies- R21, RV42, R85, R0000, Y17, Y38, YR27, YG21, YG25, YG95, YG97

mushrooms- E81, E84, E87, E89

ground- E42, E43, E44

background- Y02, YG25, YG63, G94, G99, W10

  

Bud and Beezer supply list:

cardstock- Papertrey Ink and Copic X-Press It

digital stamps- Sweet November (Bud and Beezer)

stamp- My Favorite Things (sentiment)

ink- Papertrey Ink cocoa brown

My Favorite Things A2 stitched rectangle stax set 1

Sharpie extra fine white pen

Prima flowers

Doodlebug glitter Sprinkles

Copic markers:

bud- G20, G40, E81, E0000, E93, YG11, YG01, YG03, YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97, YG17, R21, R32, R35, YR31

beezer- E44, E47, E49, Y02, Y21, Y26, W2, W5, W7, W9, W10, G000

sky- B0000, B00, B01

background- YG00, YG03, G43, YG63, G94, G99

 
August tot supply list:

cardstock- Bazzill and Copic X-Press It

digital stamps- Sweet November (exclusive August Fairy Tot)

stamps- Hero Arts (seagulls), My Favorite Things (sentiment)

ink- Memento tuxedo black and london fog

My Favorite Things A2 stitched rectangle stax set 1

Sharpie extra fine white pen

Copic markers:

skin- E000, E00, E11, E04, R00, R20

eyes- B12, B16, B39

hair- E35, E57, E79

wings- Y000, Y02

swimsuit- YG21, YG23, YG25, YG67, BG10, B0000, B00, B02, B14, B16, B18, Y02, Y18

sand- E30, E31, E33, E35

sea- BG0000, BG02, BG05, B00

sky- Y0000, Y000, Y00, Y11