Newly Released Cupcake Challenge!

Hi All! I am so excited about today because all the new The Cat's Pajamas spring images are on sale!! You need to check them out because they are supah sweet. I also wanted to mention that all the newly released sets are part of the Kitty Kat Pack which is a GREAT value. So, I am also excited about today because I get to combine the cutest Easter image with an equally awesome sketch. Taylor has created yet another fun Cupcake Challenge for us. I had so much fun with this layout. I feel like everything came together nicely. I used the penguin Easter images from the "Spring Fling" set and colored it in with my Copics. The patterned paper is from Cosmo Cricket "Honey Pie" collection. Accessories are Martha Stewart butterfly punch and Zva Creative eyelets and rhinestones. Well, that is all for today but make sure to check back tomorrow for more TCP projects. But, if you want to play along in the Taylored Expression Cupcake Challenge # 57 first here are all the details you need to know.
1.You're not required to use cupcakes for the challenge, but if you got 'em why not use 'em!? :)
2.You're welcome to create something other than a card, just stick as closely to the sketch as possible and you'll be eligible for the prize drawing!
3.If you're uploading to Splitcoast use keyword TECC57 (for Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge 57 or link your creation on this post.
4.Each week, I plan to have a Featured Cupcake Sampler! The cutest and most creative sample from the previous week will receive the featured cupcake sampler honors. The winner will receive the sketch ahead of time in order to create a card that will be featured along with a link to your blog on Cupcake Friday!
5.Featured Cupcake Sampler this week is Dana White from Dana's House of Cards.

Don't forget to check out the beautiful creations from the other cupcake challenge samplers:

Jami Sibley: More is More

Jackie Pedro: The Scalloped Edge

Donna Baker: Serenity in Stamping

Sherrie Siemens: Card Creme

Vicki Chrisman: This Art that makes me Happy
Stephanie Hargis: Steph's Stampin' Stuff
Lynn Mercurio: Stamperosity
Monika Davis: M.A.D. Stamper

TCP Tuesday on Wednesday!

So, I'm a day late on posting my TCP Tuesday challenge but better late than never! I really had a blast making this card. This week's Hostess is none other than Carole! I love that lady!! I decided to use Mr. Pete the dragon for the sketch challenge. I colored him in with my Copics and added some glitter on the flaming heart. This cute little dragon will be part of the set that will be released this Friday. The patterned paper is from Cosmo Cricket "Honey Pie" collection. I framed him with my oval nesties and added some dots on the scallops with my white gel pen. The heart eyelets are from Zva Creative. I love them!! Well, that's all for today but tomorrow brings more TCP sneak peeks! But, if you want to enter the TCP challenge first here are all the details you need to know.
1. Each a week one of The Cat’s Pajamas DT members will host a challenge.
2. The challenges will vary {stamp, color, theme, sketch, etc.}
3. You will have until {this} Saturday night to complete the challenge.
4. Link your project on this week’s hostess’ challenge announcement. This week you will link your project HERE.
5. TCP stamps are not required, but of course, highly encouraged. {Unless it is a challenge calling for a specific stamp}
6. There will be one winner each month. They will be deemed that month’s Swankiest Stamper and get $25 in Cat’s Cash {money to spend on the TCP site!}.
7. When uploading to SCS or PCP, please use the keyword TCPTUES47 for this challenge.
8. Alma (that's me) will post the entries from the week the following Monday on her blog.
9. The newly crowned Swanky Stamper will be announced on the First of the Month and have his/her winning entry posted on The Cat’s Pajamas website where he/she will reign for the entire month

Some Sneaks & a Winner!

Hi All! Hope everyone had a great weekend! Today I have some fun The Cat's Pajamas sneak peeks to share with you. I am so excited about this new release that will be available on Friday. I adore all the stamps and have had a BLAST working with them. I know you guys will love them too! So, I decided to make some altered projects with the stamps. The first project is a wooden basket I painted in white and embellished with Zva Creative crystals and eyelets. I really love how this turned out. I filled the basket with plastic eggs and hung the cute chicken tag with some ribbon. I colored the stamped image with my Copics. Isn't this chicken and sentiment the cutest? The second project is a wooden letter J that I also painted in white. I then punched out some circles in Cosmo Cricket patterned paper and cardstock and adhered then randomly to the letter. I spelled out the word "Jellybeans" with Zva Creative rhinestone letters. I then hung the stamped bunny tag with some ribbon. I love this little bunny which is also part of the set with the chicken. This spring set is so whimsical and cute. I can't wait for you all to see the whole set. Well, that is all for today but tomorrow brings more TCP sneak peeks!! You won't want to miss it. But, before I go I wanted to announce my blog candy giveaway winner which is liannallama!! Please email me your address so I can get these goodies out to you.
Until tomorrow,
Ana

Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #56

Hi All! Can you believe it's already Friday? I am so excited about today because I get to show you the card I made with the new Taylored Expressions Cupcake sketch and the soon to be released The Cat's Pajamas images. Alma has given us the ok to start showing you our creations using the stamps that will be released on February 27! If you are a TCP fan you are going to LOVE the new stamps coming out. They are fun, fresh, and ADORABLE. This image is one of my favorites. I adore the elephant and girl. Aren't they sweet? I colored everything in with my Copics and framed it with my nesties. Patterned paper is from Cosmo Cricket "Honey Pie". So, if you want some more sneak peeks make sure to check out the other TCP design team member's blogs. I will be posting more sneaks here soon. Also, if you want to participate in the new Taylored Expressions Cupcake challenge here are all the details on how to enter.
1.You're not required to use cupcakes for the challenge, but if you got 'em why not use 'em!? :)
2.You're welcome to create something other than a card, just stick as closely to the sketch as possible and you'll be eligible for the prize drawing!
3.If you're uploading to Splitcoast use keyword TECC56 (for Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge 56 or link your creation on this post.
4.Each week, I plan to have a Featured Cupcake Sampler! The cutest and most creative sample from the previous week will receive the featured cupcake sampler honors. The winner will receive the sketch ahead of time in order to create a card that will be featured along with a link to your blog on Cupcake Friday!
5.Featured Cupcake Sampler this week is Pam Varnell from The Stamping Addict.

Don't forget to check out the beautiful creations from the other cupcake challenge samplers:

Jami Sibley: More is More

Jackie Pedro: The Scalloped Edge

Donna Baker: Serenity in Stamping

Sherrie Siemens: Card Creme

Vicki Chrisman: This Art that makes me Happy
Stephanie Hargis: Steph's Stampin' Stuff
Lynn Mercurio: Stamperosity

Blog Candy!

Hi All! First I want to thank everyone who sent my get well wishes! They really helped me get through this horrible flu! So, I am finally feeling better but now I have a lot of DT assignments that have kept me super busy. Since I can't show you any of the projects and cards yet I decided to host a fun little blog candy giveaway. Whoot Whoot! All you have to do to win these fun goodies is visit the Stamp A Sweet Impression blog where I have just posted a new mini tutorial and card. Just leave me a comment and I will draw a lucky winner on Saturday. I will even throw in some extra suprise goodies. The blog candy pictured is a Basic Grey stamp set, Close to my Heart stamp set, Basic Grey rub-ons, Petaloo magnetic tags, and a Bazzil In Stitchz set.

St. Patrick's Day Thursday

Hi All! Sorry I've been MIA but I've been hit hard with the flu. Ugghhh!! Seriously, it has been a nightmare. I'm feeling a little better today but still not myself. I really hope this passes soon. Actually, the local news is broadcasting a flu strain in the Houston area. It seems everyone here is sick. Since, I've been pretty much confined to the bed these past few days I haven't done much stamping. I did however manage to finish this card last night. I used my Elzybells clear stamps. I've had this set for a while and hadn't used it yet. I also figured I might start on my St. Paddy's day cards :) The patterned paper is from Basic Grey's "Urban Prairie" and the card stock is PTI. I decided to contine my circle theme this week. I gathered some inspiration from Tuesday's TCP card. Well, that's all for today. I hope to be back tomorrow with a Taylored Expression Cupcake Challenge.
Until then,

TCP Tuesday

Hi All! Hope everyone had a great weekend. I spent mine mostly in bed with a cold. Ugh!! Luckily, DS is getting a bit better. Yippee! Anyhoo, today is Tuesday which means another fun TCP challenge. This week's Hipster Hostess is Jen. She has an awesome color combo for us. She wants us to use pink, red, grey, and black in our layouts. Perfect for this Valentine's Day celebration. I pulled out my TCP "Loving Meow" stamp set. I decided to go with Sprinkle as cupid. I also pulled out my FABULOUS Zva Creative rhinestones. I used the circle crystals along with the heart eyelets. The image is colored in with Copics and framed in circle nesties. Ribbon is a mixture of PTI and SU. Patterned paper is from DCWV "Sugar" pack. Well, that's all for today but here are all the details on how to enter this TCP Tuesday challenge.
1. Each a week one of The Cat’s Pajamas DT members will host a challenge.
2. The challenges will vary {stamp, color, theme, sketch, etc.}
3. You will have until {this} Saturday night to complete the challenge.
4. Link your project on this week’s hostess’ challenge announcement. This week you will link your project HERE.
5. TCP stamps are not required, but of course, highly encouraged. {Unless it is a challenge calling for a specific stamp}
6. There will be one winner each month. They will be deemed that month’s Swankiest Stamper and get $25 in Cat’s Cash {money to spend on the TCP site!}.
7. When uploading to SCS or PCP, please use the keyword TCPTUES45 for this challenge.
8. Alma (that's me) will post the entries from the week the following Monday on her blog.
9. The newly crowned Swanky Stamper will be announced on the First of the Month and have his/her winning entry posted on The Cat’s Pajamas website where he/she will reign for the entire month

Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #54

Happy Friday! I am so looking forward to the weekend. This week has been tough since DS is sick with a cold. Seriously, he just finished getting over his last cold. I am hoping this weekend will provide him with some much need rest. Anyhoo, enough blabbing and lets get to the fun stuff. So, are you ready for another fun Taylored Expression Cupcake Challenge?! I thought so! :) For this sketch I decided to pull out my favorite little cuppies. These little love cups are from the "Year of Sweets 1" and the sentiment is from "Love is Sweet" set available at Taylored Expressions. I colored everything in with my Copics and added some Taylored Expression glitter on the cupid's wings. The patterned paper is from DCWV "Sugar" pack. I love that stuff!! The heart rhinestone and pink crystal chain is from Zva Creative. Love the bling!! To complete the card I added some SU brads. I really like how this turned out. So, if you want to play along here are all the details on how to join.
1.You're not required to use cupcakes for the challenge, but if you got 'em why not use 'em!? :)
2.You're welcome to create something other than a card, just stick as closely to the sketch as possible and you'll be eligible for the prize drawing!
3.If you're uploading to Splitcoast use keyword TECC54 (for Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge 54 or link your creation on this post.
4.Each week, I plan to have a Featured Cupcake Sampler! The cutest and most creative sample from the previous week will receive the featured cupcake sampler honors. The winner will receive the sketch ahead of time in order to create a card that will be featured along with a link to your blog on Cupcake Friday!
5.Featured Cupcake Sampler this week is Wendy Bond from Bond Girl Bliss .

Don't forget to check out the beautiful creations from the other cupcake challenge samplers:

Jami Sibley: More is More

Monika Davis: M.A.D. Stamper

Jackie Pedro: The Scalloped Edge

Donna Baker: Serenity in Stamping

Sherrie Siemens: Card Creme

Vicki Chrisman: This Art that makes me Happy
Stephanie Hargis: Steph's Stampin' Stuff

MFT Blog Hop

Hi All! Welcome to another fun MFT Blog Hop! I am so excited about this release because this new tea set called "Tea for Two" is one of my favorites from the MFT Presents line. It is created by the super talented Stephanie Fizer! I love her style. I colored everything in with my Copics and added some liquid pearls to the bunny tail. I also decided to pull out my underused buttons and highlight the sentiment with one. I really like how it turned out. The finishing touches are some PTI ribbon tags and SU brads. Well, that is all for this stop of the hop, but next up is the fabulously talented stamper Cammie! Have fun blog hopping!!

Also.... My Favorite Things is having a New Release Cocktail Party on Wednesday, Februray 4th from 9-10 p.m. EST. This month there are THREE new sets being released including a Who's that Girl set that is GOING DIGITAL! Head over to the MFT forum on Splitcoaststampers to find out all the details and to find out how YOU can be the next MFT Guest Designer. We hope to see you there on Wednesday night.

Many hugs,

The Greeting Farm Tuesday

Hi All! Hope everyone had a great weekend. We had a busy one since the hubby has an annual Superbowl party. He had lots of his buddies and wives over for cold beer and food. It was fun but exhausting. I did manage to finish this card last night after some serious cleaning. I used my TGF "Happy Chef" set along with tons of BLING! I used my new Taylor's Tiny Twinkle to embellish my image. I really love these crystals because they add the perfect touch! I also used some Basic Grey "Cupcake" patterned paper along. Card stock and ribbon is from PTI. Well, that's all for today but tomorrow brings another exciting MFT Blog Hop!! It's going to be awesome.

See you then,