Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge - MTSC85 and There She Goes Challenge TSG66

Hello and happy Tuesday my friends. Before I get to my card today I thought I would post a few more pics from CHA this past weekend.

This is Kim Reid from Kraftin Kimmie Stamps with me. Love this girl. What a precious person she is!!!

This is Joy Kennedy from Our Craft Lounge with me. Awesome girl!!!

This is Kim Reid, Mercy Kerin, Bonni Sharp and me.

This is Mercy Kerin, Kim van der Sanden from MFT Stamps and me. Sweet lady.

Today I have combined my card for two challenges. First it's for Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge MTSC85 and second it's for Monday's challenge at There She Goes TSG66. I used the new set The Journey from There She Goes. This week’s challenge from There She Goes is brought to us by our Trendsetter of the Week, Mercy! For this challenge you will need to pull out your paint brushes, aqua brushes, or blending stumps along with some ink pads, watercolor pencils, or distress inks…we’re going to WATERCOLOR! You may have a different way to watercolor other than the ones that I’ve listed, but as long as you watercolor you’ll be just fine. I know it’s hard to drop the Copic Markers, but let’s go back to coloring basics! Here is my card along with a pic of Mercy's sketch.

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card that incorporates watercoloring, and then come back to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the Inlinkz that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (August 9th). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store!

By participating in this challenge, you may also find yourself in the Trendsetting Spotlight that shines on the TSG Blog every Thursday. We will be on the look out to find challenge cards that stand out and show Trendsetting qualities. TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated :)

You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges! You can simply add the URL link from your project after it has been uploaded to your online craft gallery. If you upload your card to an online craft gallery, please use the keyword TSG66 so we can check out your beautiful work!

It's time to introduce a new guest designer for the month of August for Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge. Joining us this month is Angela Thomas. Welcome Angela. So glad you are here!!! Now check out what the rest of the Muses have for you to look at today using Mercy's wonderful sketch.

• Pam Speidel
• Cindy Haffner
• Pam Varnell
• Crystal Birr
• Julie Lacey
• Jackie Pedro
• Jessica Diedrich
• Angela Thomas (August 2010 Guest Muse)

Thanks for joining me today and I'll see you back here tomorrow with TWO fun announcements. Goodbye my friends.

Hugs,

Little Paper Shop – A Gorgeous Color Challenge LPSC79

Hello friends and happy Monday. I got back from CHA in Chicago early Sunday morning. I had the BEST time. I met so many wonderful people. It was awesome being able to meet people that you have only talked to online. I traveled with two of my best friends, Mercy Kerin and Jessica Diedrich. We laughed so hard my stomach was sore the whole time I was gone. Wonderful, wonderful trip. Here is a pic of us. That’s Jess, Mercy and myself eating at Gino’s East in Chicago. That had to be the BEST pizza I have ever had in my life.

It’s time for our weekly challenge from the Little Paper Shop and today we have a color challenge for you. The colors are Bright Blue, Chocolate and Bright Pink. I used a couple of sets on my card today. The two sentiments on the main image panel are from the NEW Young at Heart set and the word FRIENDS is from the Friends set. Here is my card along with the color challenge pic.

One random participant to today’s challenge will win the Katie Swing digi. Just add your card to the InLinkz program on the LPS blog for your chance to win. You have until 9:00pm EST this coming Sunday to get your card linked. Please use the keyword LPSC79 if you upload to a public gallery.

Thanks for stopping by today and I’ll see you right back here tomorrow.

Hugs,

Pam

Happy Birthday to THE GREETING FARM and a CUSTOMER BLOG HOP

Hello friends and happy Sunday. It's the BIG DAY. Today is RELEASE DAY at The Greeting Farm, it's our 2-Year Anniversary, we are having a Customer Blog Hop and we have all sorts of funs in store for you. Our chat on our PCP page is starting now, 7:00pm CST, and it lasts until 8:00pm CST. Come join us. We have lots of FUN things planned.

Please make sure you check out all the wonderful creations from all the BLOG HOP participants. You can find all the links on The Greeting Farm blog.

Here is my card for the HOP today using the cute and sassy Tuesday Creeper. I used a huge Prima Flower peeking out behind my main image panel like my sweet friend Kelly does. I think Kelly is amazing.

Don't you just love her combat boots with the girly dress and crown?? Thanks for stopping by today and I'll see you back here tomorrow with more challenge cards.

Hugs,

Another PREVIEW Blog Hop and Saturday’s Sketch with Club Anya & Friends

Hey everyone! If you just arrived here from the Hop then you should have come from the amazing Kim Costello's blog. If not then please start back at the Club Anya & Friends blog so you won't miss anyone along the way.

As promised, we're back for another RAD preview from The Greeting Farm! and Club Anya & Friends. We are SO excited to bring you another preview today, a new 4x6 sheet featuring a Miss Anya AND a My Guy Ian: "Later Sk8R"  This adorable and hip new set will be available for purchase beginning on Sunday, August 1st!  It's been a WHILE since we did either one of these beloved characters in rubber, so the BUZZ is all about the Farm that this is one FUN set!

Today we are also teaming up, Team Anya and Farmers alike for another sample soiree! Today we are combining our preview along w/ our Saturday Sketch challenge.

Here's the sketch:



And here is my card (with the sketch flipped on its side) using Skater Anya from the set and some Washi Tape from the Teal Cuties pack.

Be sure to visit ALL the DT's blogs because ONE LUCKY COMMENTER on the Club Anya and Friend's blog today will WIN THIS SET!!!

Your next stop on the Hop is the amazingly talented Traci's blog. Thanks again for stopping  by today and we'll see you back TOMORROW NIGHT at 7pm CST for a one hour chat on PCP, our HUGE customer Blog Hop on the TGF blog, and we cannot WAIT to celebrate TGF's second birthday with you!!!

Hugs,
Pam

Another PREVIEW Blog Hop and an FFF Challenge Here???

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Hello, everyone. Today Club Anya & Friends is combining forces with the TGF Farmers and their Farm Fresh Friday challenge! If you are following from the Hop then you should have just arrived here from the AMAZING Kristy’s blog. If you didn't start this hop at the Club Anya & Friends blog then please head back there now to start the hop.

We have a special post today featuring TWO brand NEW CREEPERS! Say hello to TUESDAY and FRIDAY! These WICKED SWEET new additions will be released on Sunday, August 1st during our 2-year anniversary celebration!  Can you BELIEVE TGF is turning two?!?

Before we get to today's challenge, we have a SPECIAL announcement for you!  Helping ring in TGF's second birthday is Tammy Maxvill, TGF's newest FARMER!  Many of you are probably familiar with Tammy's work and her awesome 3D projects from back when she was a Gardener for TGF!  We are happy to welcome her back and know that she's thrilled to be here, too!

We are also excited to announce, should you have missed it this past Wednesday on the CA&F Blog, that Kristy Young has joined Team Anya as our AUGUST GUEST DESIGNER! Woo hoo!  HOORAY for special announcements and for parties beginning! Can you sense the magic in the air!?!
 
Let's get to the FFF challenge! The wonderful MARY GILES has put together not one, but TWO sketches for you today, combined w/ inspirational elements we'd love to see incorporated in that sketch!  Your mission?  Choose ONE sketch and recreate it using the INSPIRATIONAL elements drawn into the sketch as well!  TWO years-TWO choices, TWO previews today!  You get to choose!

Here are the sketches:

For my card I used Friday Creeper. I used the first sketch and for the elements on my card I used the flowers as my patterned paper is loaded with flowers. I also used some Washi Tape from the Lime Cuties pack. Love that stuff.

Team Anya & The Farmers are gearing up for a HUGE 2nd Anniversary weekend and are joining forces ALL WEEKEND to bring you even more fabulous samples, ideas, and prizes!  In fact, FOUR DT members have "hidden" Creepers up for grabs on their blogs today, so be sure and VISIT!   The winners will be announced tomorrow on CA&F’s Saturday's Sketch and Preview post.

You’re next stop on the hop is the wonderfully talented Traci’s blog.We'll be back tomorrow for ANOTHER stellar preview that you won't want to miss!  The FUN is just beginning this week at the Farm - we are celebrating BIG!

Hugs,
Pam

Little Paper Shop - Friday's Featured Stamp Set TWEET WISHES LUCY

Hello and happy Friday. Today the Little Paper Shop is featuring the stamp set TWEET WISHES LUCY. Head on over to the LPS blog for some great inspiration. Here is a card I made in the past with this adorable set.

Check back in on Monday for our weekly challenge. You will love it and there’s a prize up for grabs as always.

Hugs,

Pam

There She Goes BLOG HOP - Day 3

Hello and happy Thursday. Today we have a sneak peek from There She Goes of two FABULOUS new stamp sets. You should have arrived here from my precious friend Mercy's blog. If you didn't arrive from Mercy's blog then please start back at the TSG blog so you won't miss anyone along the way.

Today we have sneak peeks of two awesome stamp sets that were illustrated by our newest TSG artist, Torico! Jessica's friend CraftyMathChick from the Friday Night Chats has been asking for a dog themed stamp for soooo long and Kelli has been wanting some “cute little fat bumblebees” and as soon as Jessica started working with Torico, she knew that she would do an amazing job on both of these type of sets :) I promise that you will LOVE these cute images!

Puppy Love is a 4x8 stamp set that includes a total of 39 stamps and will sell for $18.

Bee Happy is a 3x4 stamp set that includes a total of 27 stamps and will sell for $7.

For my card I used the Puppy Love set. It is absolutely adorable.

Would you like a chance to win both the Puppy Love and Bee Happy stamp sets? Here’s what you need to do: Go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Puppy Love / Bee Happy Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog to add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own Puppy Love and Bee Happy stamp sets. The winner will be announced Saturday (July 31st) during the Release Party Chat.

Make sure to stop by the TSG Blog on Friday to see new TSG Tips & Tricks sheets featuring the brand new stamp sets! The Tip Sheets will also be available to download as .pdf files so that you can print them out to keep on hand for easy access during stamping :)

Your next stop on the Hop is the sweet and awesomely talented Sandra. I'll see you back here tomorrow for our last preview. You won't want to miss it.

Hugs,

Pam

Club Anya & Friends WCW Challenge and Our First PREVIEW

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Hello and happy Wednesday. Before I get to today's challenge from Club Anya & Friends I need to make an announcement and say a goodbye. First, we want to say goodbye to Donna, our FABULOUS guest designer for July. Donna has totally wowed us with her cards this month and we want to thank her for everything she has done. You have been extraordinary Donna, THANKS AGAIN. Second, it's time to introduce our new August guest designer. Say a big HELLO to Kristy Young of Delicious Papercrafting. We are so proud to have Kristy designing with us this month. We just know she is going to knock your socks off as she has ours with all the gorgeous TGF creations she makes.

Now on to today's WCW challenge and PREVIEW. You may already know that each Wild Card Wednesday this month at Club Anya has been a color challenge by a different DT member...this week it's Traci's turn and it happens to fall on the preview day for the new Fabulous FLIRTY ANYA! She's a beauty! Traci's color combo is Maroon, Summer Sun and Turquoise! I used Rose Red instead of Maroon, its just a little lighter.

I made another one with my normal, bright colors. Here she is in two of my fav colors, purple and green.

What did I tell you? She's gorgeous, huh? We would love for you to play along with our WCW challenge today. One random participant will win a single digi of their choice. All you have to do is upload your card to the Galleria here no later than next Tuesday at 9:00pm CST to be able to win.

So you want to win one of the new FLIRTY ANYA'S too? Leave a comment on the Club Anya & Friends post for today and you will be entered into a random drawing to win her. 

We have a HUGE weekend planned with more previews and prizes coming up. Make sure you are here on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for all the excitement. Thanks for stopping by today and I'll see you back here on Friday for another preview.

Hugs,

Pam