Anya in Greece...

 

Hello, hello!

Here we are at the third and final day of sneak peeks for the November stamp release at The Greeting Farm. Don't forget that this is the last release of 2023 as TGF takes December off for the holidays. The final clear set that we are introducing finds Anya resuming her jet setting adventures with the Anya in Greece set. After a day touring the Acropolis she has found the perfect restaurant where she can sample the local delights while surrounded by the beauty of all the bougainvillea flowers. The sentiment translates to 'thank you' as Anya is grateful for all of the amazing places she has gotten to experience this year.  :)

Now be sure to head on over to the TGF blog to check out the super cute creations from my fellow Farmers using the new Anya in Greece set and I'll see you back here tomorrow for the release day hop!

Supply list:
cardstock- Papertrey Ink and Catherine Pooler
stamps- The Greeting Farm (Anya in Greece)
ink- Memento tuxedo black and london fog
My Favorite Things A2 stitched rectangle stax set 1
Copic markers:
skin- YR000, E21, E13, E15, E04, R00, R20
hair- T5, T6, T10
clothes- C0, C2, C4, B23, B26, B28, Y02, YR23, E47, YG21, YG95, YG97, E43, E44, E47
table/grapes/wineglass- E43, E44, E47/E84, YG03, G46, YG97, R85, R56, V99, BV17, BV29, C1, C3
cheese plate- C1, C3, E81, E43, YG95, G99
flowers/butterflies- YG13, YG67, G99, Y13, Y18, RV02, RV04, RV09/Y0000, Y02, YG11, YG41
sky/mountains- B000, B00, B01, B02, BV000, BV00, BV01, BV02/V22, V25
acropolis/hillside- E81, W1, W4/E42, E43, E44, E81, W2, W3, W4, YG63, G94
patio/trees- W1, W2, W3, W4, W5, W6/G82, G43, G46, BG99

Warm Wishes...

 

Hello!

Welcome back to day two of the November Greeting Farm release. This month we are introducing three new clear sets and today's preview is a new Anya and Ian set called Sweater Couple. This set includes both Anya and Ian wearing cozy, over-sized sweaters, a kitty in a sweater and some mix and match sentiment words. For my card today I inked up Anya and thought it would be fun to put her in a kitchen scene where she is making some hot cocoa while staying warm on a snow day. The mug and pastries were borrowed from the Just Because Anya set and the kettle is from the new Homebody Anya set that we previewed on Friday. After I stamped them onto the card front, I masked everything and sent it through my printer to add the windows and cabinets from the Build-a-Kitchen digital set. Something tells me that a good book and an overstuffed chair are all Anya needs now to make this the perfect winter day.  :)

Now be sure to head on over to the TGF blog to see the comfy cute cards from my fellow Farmers using the Sweater Couple set. Then check back here tomorrow for day three of previews.

 

Supply list:
cardstock- Papertrey Ink and Catherine Pooler
digital stamps- The Greeting Farm (Build-a-Kitchen set)
stamps- The Greeting Farm (Sweater Couple, Homebody Anya and Just Because Anya)
ink- Memento tuxedo black and Papertrey Ink pure poppy
My Favorite Things A2 stitched rectangle stax set 1
Sharpie extra fine white pen
Copic markers:
skin- E000, E00, E11, E04, R00, R20
hair- E50, E21, E23
clothes- E55, E57, E59, E81, E84, 0, C1, C2, BG53, BG72, BG75, R14, R17, R29, E09, E18
floor- N1, N2, N3, N4, N5
dishwasher/cabinets- C2, C4, C6/N2, N8, E41, E42, E43, E44
window scene- B000, B00, B01, B52/G43, G46/C0, C2
mug/coffee maker- E50, E81, E43, R22, R24, R27, R29, E18, C1, C3, C4, C6, C10
baked goodies- E31, E34, E44, E35, E57, E59, E81
wall- YG45
 

More Christmas Sweetness at SN!

 

Hello again!

I'm back for day two of The Sweetest Christmas clear release at Sweet November Stamps. We introduced the 12 new stamp sets yesterday as well as four new SN exclusive sequin mixes and a fifth sequin mix that is only available with our online whole sellers. The shopping special for this release is spend $100 or more and you will get the 4x6 Cup of Cheer set absolutely FREE (while supplies last). And of course there is also FREE SHIPPING on all domestic orders over $75 and $15 flat rate shipping for all international orders over $75. We've also brought back the exclusive limited time digital bundle deal so for this weekend only, November 11th thru November 13th, a digital stamp bundle that includes the entire Christmas release will be available for $128. This is a very limited time offer so if you are a digi lover, don't wait too long. :)

I've got three more cards to share today, using three more of the new sets. This first one features a sweet reindeer from the 4x8 Winter Wishes Reindeer set. Included are four different reindeer, six snowflakes and a sentiment. I paired this particular reindeer holding a beautifully wrapped Christmas gift with the older Horizon Lines: Alpine scene building stamps for a tranquil looking clean and simple design. The sentiment I used to complete the card is actually from Christmas Blessings sentiment set at Simon Says Stamp. 

 
Next, it is time to strap on some ice skates and join the beauties from the 4x8 Skating By set for some winter fun. In it you will find three graceful ice skaters, their sweet pup and four different sentiments. For the background I used the new 6x8 Horizon Lines: Winterscapes set to set this frozen pond scene. Try as she might, that little pup just can't seem to stay on her feet, LOL!

Last but not least, I've got the card that I colored during last weekend's sneak peek Live using the 6x6 Cold Hands, Warm Heart set. There are four adorable snowmen included in the set as well as three sentiments and an extra little kitten. I used the older Horizon Lines: Winter Wonderland set to create the snowy winter background as well as give the sweet kitten a place to sit.

The Instagram hop is still going strong with plenty of holiday inspiration and a chance to win the entire release, just search for the #sweetnovemberstamps account to get started. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, the 14th. And the Youtube hop starts this morning for another chance at winning the entire release! You can also check out all of the cards over at the Friends of Sweet November Stamps group on Facebook for even more festive Christmas inspiration from Amanda, Allison, Caitlin and Lisa, as well as our talented digital team and special guests, Hanh Nguyen, Yasmine te Heesen and Wendy Luschkowski. I will also be coloring Live two more times today, first at 10am then again at 2pm PST on my Adventures in Coloring with Amy Facebook page.

You can also find us on Instagram @sweetnovemberstamps and don't forget to use the #sweetnovemberstamps any time you share a card or project using SN images so we can see all of your beautiful makes!

 

The Sweetest Christmas release at Sweet November Stamps!

 

Hello friends!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas with The Sweetest Christmas clear release at Sweet November Stamps. Just like the 12 days of Christmas, we've got 12 new stamp sets for you to enjoy as well as four new SN exclusive sequin mixes and a fifth sequin mix that is only available with our online whole sellers. The shopping special for this release is spend $100 or more and you will get the 4x6 Cup of Cheer set absolutely FREE (while supplies last). And of course there is also FREE SHIPPING on all domestic orders over $75 and $15 flat rate shipping for all international orders over $75. We've also brought back the exclusive limited time digital bundle deal so for this weekend only, November 11th thru November 13th, a digital stamp bundle that includes the entire Christmas release will be available for $128. This is a very limited time offer and once the weekend is over the only time you might see it again is during a black Friday or some other special event.

With so many adorable new stamps sets, I've already created more cards than I can share in a single post. After much deliberation, I finally narrowed it down to these three cards to start with. First up are the precious little tots from the 3x4 Cookies For Santa set. In it you get the big overstuffed armchair with the three siblings along with the sentiment you see here. These cuties tried so hard to stay up for a sneak peek of Santa when he came down the chimney but sleep has a way of foiling that plan. I paired them with the older Simple Room: Christmas Add On set for the window seat and carpet texture and the moon is from the Spookville Expansion Pack. The Santa and his sleigh silhouette was sketched in by hand for a whimsical finishing touch to this Christmas Eve scene.

Next, this darling elf is one of four classic Christmas characters included in the 4x6 Cup of Cheer set (which is the shopping incentive set for this release). In it, Santa, Mrs Claus and the two little elves are all enjoying their favorite hot beverages of the holiday season. I paired this boy elf holding a tall mug of hot cocoa with the fireplace, stockings and carpet texture from that great Simple Room Christmas Add On set again and the sentiment was borrowed from another new set called, Sugar and Spice. 

 

Finally for today, I've got a long slimline card featuring the big 6x8 Sweet Treat Express clear set. It is full of different train cars made out of gingerbread and candy canes that can be mixed and matched to create your own unique cookie locomotive. The train is occupied by adorable little mice and sweet as can be gingerbread men and they all look to be enjoying their ride to the North Pole. :)

  

Now, if you are on Instagram and would like a chance at winning the entire release, we are hosting a three day Instahop and we are once again being joined by our friends at The Crafty Purple Frog (SN UK stockist). Just search for the #sweetnovemberstamps account to get started. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, the 14th. You can also check out all of the cards over at the Friends of Sweet November Stamps group on Facebook for even more festive Christmas inspiration from Amanda, Allison, Caitlin and Lisa, as well as our talented digital team and special guests, Hanh Nguyen, Yasmine te Heesen and Wendy Luschkowski. I will also be coloring Live twice each day this weekend, first at 10am then again at 2pm PST on my Adventures in Coloring with Amy Facebook page. And don't forget about the Youtube hop for another chance at winning the entire release that starts tomorrow!

You can also find us on Instagram @sweetnovemberstamps and don't forget to use the #sweetnovemberstamps any time you share a card or project using SN images so we can see all of your beautiful makes!

 

Chillax to the max...

 

 
Hi friends!

It's day one of the Greeting Farm's November release and it looks like Anya has taken a break from her travels to enjoy some much needed rest and relaxation in this new Homebody Anya set coming to the store on November 15th. Homebody Anya comes with so many fun scene building accessories, most of which I've masked together before running the whole thing through the printer and adding the couch and coffee table digital stamps for it all to sit on. It certainly looks like Anya has everything she needs for the perfect night in.  :)

Now hop on over to the TGF blog to see all of the comfy cozy cards from my fellow Farmers using Homebody Anya. Then check back on Monday for day two of previews. 

 
Supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and Catherine Pooler
digital stamps- The Greeting Farm (Build-a-Living Room set and Hello From Home set)
stamps- The Greeting Farm (Homebody Anya), Sweet November (Simple Room: Christmas Add On)
ink- Memento tuxedo black and My Favorite Things natural
My Favorite Things A2 stitched rectangle stax set 2
Sakura stardust glitter pen
Sharpie extra fine white pen
Copic markers:
skin- E000, E00, E11, E04, E15, R00, R20
hair- YR65, E08, E18, E29
clothes/coffee/phone- RV10, RV52, RV55, RV95, E50, E40, E81, V12, V15, V17, V28/C00, C2, C4, E23, E27/RV04, V09, C4, C7
couch/coffee table- E50, E40, E81, W3, W5, W6/E23, E27, E79
pizza/ice cream- E31, E33, E43, E44/E31, E33, E57, E59, RV02, RV04, RV55, RV19, C2, C4
switch/remote- C4, C7, C8, C10, YG11, YG41, YG45, B00, B52, T9/C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, YG25, R17, Y17
pillows- RV10, RV02, RV34, RV06, YG25
floor- W1, W3, W4
wall/art print- BV31, E23, E47, E79/N7, N10, BG000

The coldest days...

 Hey there!

I've got another card to share from the Stamping Bella holiday release and this one features Bundle Girl and Puppy on a Winter Walk. The sweet Bundle Girls always make me smile and this one is no exception. I love how it looks like we've caught these two in a quiet moment, where all you can hear is the snow crunching beneath her feet as they pass by. I kept both the colors of her clothing and the snowy background very light and neutral so that the bright red accents of the berries, hat and her boots would really pop and catch the eye. It's hard to tell in the photo but I used a gold glitter pen to add a knit pattern to her scarf and just a bit of sparkle to this snowy scene. The sentiment stamped on the wall is from the Snuggle Weather sentiment set and I think it ties back to these sweet friends perfectly.  :)

Toodles! 

Supply list:
cardstock- My Favorite Things and Copic X-Press It
stamps- Stamping Bella (Bundle Girl and Puppy on a Winter Walk and Snuggle Weather Sentiment set)
ink- Memento tuxedo black
My Favorite Things A2 stitched rectangle stax set 1
Ranger glossy accents
Copic Spica gold glitter pen
Copic markers:
skin- E00, E11, E04, R20
clothes- BV20, E50, E81, W0, W00, R05, R08, R59
berries- G00, YG21, YG03, G46, YG67, G29, R05, R08, R59
puppy- E42, E43, E44, E49/R05, R08, R59
sled- C2, C5, E74, E44, E47
wall- C2, C3, N4, C5
trees- W1, W3, 0, C3, N6
snow/background- C00, 0, BV20, BV31, BV23

Enjoy life, it's delicious...

Olo!

I've got another card to share from the Color-Fall clear release at Sweet November Stamps back in September. I colored this Bountiful Blessings: Apple Harvest girl with all of her squirrel friends during the release weekend Live videos over on my Adventures in Coloring with Amy Facebook page. Growing up in apple country, it was a lot of fun trying to re-create the look of our local orchards in this sweet to the core scene. It looks like she has picked enough of those red delicious apples to make a pie or two and still have some left over for her furry pals. 

Okey dokey, time for me to get back to working on the new Christmas clear release that is coming out this weekend!  ;)

 

Supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and Catherine Pooler
stamps-Sweet November Stamps (Bountiful Blessings: Apple Harvest)
ink- Memento tuxedo black and Catherine Pooler icing on the cake
My Favorite Things A2 stitched rectangle stax set 1
Papertrey Ink noted scallop die
Copic markers:
Sorry, I didn't keep a list but you can see the colors used here