Showing posts with label card making. Show all posts
Showing posts with label card making. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

THE GREETING FARM: You Make Me Happy!

For today's project, I wanted to play with a stamp set that I had purchased from The Greeting Farm a little bit ago, You Are My Sunshine. Currently,You Are My Sunshine is out of stock, but if you would like this retired stamp to be brought back for a future Farmer's Market - use the Contact Page on the store website to let The Greeting Farm know!  


The start of this card was pretty simple. I stamped and embossed the little woodland creatures, then colored each of them with Copics. Once everything was colored and cut, I layered some pieces from one of the fabulous Diamond Press card kits I have, cutting the vellum to create contrast. Once everything was layered, I stamped the sentiment and used foam tape to give the characters more dimension  

If you would like to see theYou Are My Sunshine stamp set again, use the Contact Page on the store website to let The Greeting Farm know! 
 
Thank you for stopping by, and happy creating!

<3 Heather


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Wednesday, July 8, 2026

THE GREETING FARM: Fill Your Day with Small Surprises!

Hello Farmers, Heather here with a sweet surprise! This card features the Small Surprises stamp set. I love the cute bunny, and wanted to use a lot of pinks to mimic bubble tea and all of it's fun colors. 

I couldn't resist coloring this cute bunny in soft colors, adding some extra pink to his cute cheeks. I made sure to add some brown colors for the tapioca balls. 

Once everything was stamped and colored, I added the fun sentiment from the Small Surprises stamp set. I loved this sentiment as it's good for both birthdays and everyday joys. 

Lastly, I used an oval die to cute out the scene, popping it onto a Wavy Card Front background that I die cut from a few colors of pink paper. 

Thanks for stopping by, and happy creating!

<3 Heather

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Thursday, June 25, 2026

THE GREETING FARM: Cat Mom Anya & Dungeon Crawler Carl (well, really Katia & Princess Donut)

Hello Farmers, Heather here with a little fun inspired by popular literature. I have been plotting a way to combine my love for reading with my love for crafting. I live nearish to Seattle, and nearby to the author of the Dungeon Crawler Carl series, so the DCC fever is everywhere here. 

I started this card by creating my inspiration of Grand Champion, Breed Winner Regional, National Winner Princess Donut the Queen Anne Chonk (the cat) and Katia Grim (Anya). I used the Cat Mom Anya set for this card, but did a little tricky cutting to get this how I wanted it to look. Currently, Cat Mom Anya is out of stock, but if you would like this retired stamp to be brought back for a future Farmer's Market - use the Contact Page on the store website to let The Greeting Farm know!  

I wanted to use the fluffy cat as my Donut, but there already was a cat in Katia's arms. To help build the scene and create a realistic look to this, I layered the cat so it covered the previous cat, stamped and cut new hands, and layered the hands so they looked like the cat was being held. I then placed the colored scene onto a stenciled and embossed background in the favorite pattern of Carl's (IYKYK). 

To complete this card, I created a banner sentiment (Add A Banner Challenge) using one of the stamps from the Cat Mom Anya set. I think this card might just stay home with me and my books! 

Thanks for stopping by, and happy creating!

<3 Heather 

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

THE GREETING FARM: Happy Birthday Wishes

 

Hello friends! Today is my mom's birthday, and I created a card just for her. A few weeks ago, the Big Birthday Kit went on sale, and I knew that I wanted this set. I loved the various characters that could be colored and designed for any person you know. 

I colored the little girl and her accessories with alcohol markers, making sure to include my mom's red hair. 

Once everything was colored, I worked on the background paper. I created a background effect with Distress Oxide inks, blending them together, then sprinkling water on the paper to add some texture. 

Before I used dimensional adhesive to pop everything onto the paper, I stamped the Birthday Wishes sentiment, using some clear embossing powder to create some shine. If you want to see the Big Birthday Kit to be brought back for a future Farmer's Market, make sure the use the Contact Page to let The Greeting Farm know!

Thanks for stopping by, and happy creating!

<3 Heather

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

THE GREETING FARM: Mermaid Fun with Guest Designer Heather Conklin

 

Hello Greeting Farm fans! Heather back again with my second Guest Designer project for January. I had SO much fun with The Greeting Farm stamps on this fun card featuring the Mermaid Fun – Clear Stamps set.
I wanted to create a fun scene and had in my mind a tunnel card. Tunnel cards are fun as you can use any layered shape dies (circles, rectangles, etc.) and cut out the same shape in a repeated pattern, creating a smaller tunnel as you go. To achieve this look, I used a set of standard circle dies and skipped every other die in the set.
Pop each layer up with foam tape, and you can tuck in those fun mermaids, whales and sharks, in between layers of paper.
I finished this cute card off by adding a fun sentiment on a handcut banner, and little pearls that act like bubbles throughout the card. Isn’t the Mermaid Fun set just so cute?!

 Thanks for stopping in and looking at my guest designer work with The Greeting Farm. I’ll see you soon with my last January project!
Heather
Instagram: Goldiecar Designs

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Monday, July 20, 2020

PAPER GIRLS CHALLENGE #204 - Christmas in July

While some of you may be experiencing a heat wave, the gals over at the Paper Girls Challenge Blog is already thinking about Christmas! Christmas in July is this week's challenge. Grab those new papers that are coming out (like Authentique Paper's Magical Christmas!!) and those amazing stamps and dies, and create something that is Christmas-themed. Don't want to think ahead... Scrap those pictures from last Christmas that you haven't even looked at yet!
For this card, I started with the Mama Elephant Slimline Basic die set. I love slimline cards (if you've seen the past few projects, you'll totally understand my obsession!!), and this die set is fabulous for creating easy-peasy slimline cards.

I also used the NEW Diamond Press Believe in Magic #247188 stamp and die set. I colored all of the stamped images with my Chameleon markers, then backed it all with the wonderful NEW Authentique Paper A Magical Christmas (Four). Pin It

Monday, April 6, 2020

PAPER GIRLS CHALLENGE #197 Florals

For this fabulous Paper Girls Challenge of Florals, I didn't have to go too far to find some flowers. Since I added a few things to my Capsule Crafting collection, I had a wonderful project just ready to share.
This project uses the Concord and 9th Wonderful Florals stamp and die set, colored with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers, Stamp Market Color Crush paper, and a We R Memory Keepers Next Level Embossing Folder

Check out more information on how I compiled my Capsule Crafting Collection based on Kristina Werner's Capsule Crafting list.

We want to encourage all of our challenge participants to refer our rules and prize structure here: http://thepapergirlschallenge.blogspot.com/p/how-to-play.html


Also, follow us on Instagram for more chances to win! For this challenge use #PGCBchallenge197 and tag us @papergirlschallengeblog for an extra entry.
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AUTHENTIQUE PAPER: Happy Easter Week from all of us at Authentique!

It's almost Easter and that means we are going to share some fabulous Easter and Spring projects with you! We have had so much fun creating some wonderful things, especially since the world is in such upheaval.
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Hello, and Happy Monday! Heather here, and I created this fabulous Watering Can Box with 3D Daffodils. Daffodils are so prevalent in the Pacific Northwest, there are even parades for them.
For this project, I used a fabulous cut file from the Silhouette Store by a designer named Tanya Batrak.
I really wanted to stay true to the coloring of the watering can (and it even tricked my husband when I was putting it together!), so grabbed cardstock from the Spectrum Series, using both sides of Silver Dollar to get both the stripes and dots in my project.
The tag was a little tag cut from some of the Cottontail Eight and a few of the Elements die cuts. Using foam adhesive in between the layers created some fun interest.
The daffodils are a combination of simple, white cardstock, Lemon Drop Spectrum, and the March cardstock from the Calendar Collection Solids cardstock pad.
I am really happy about how this project turned out. I think that the Cottontail tag lends itself both to Easter, but is Spring enough to last the season. This will be a really fun decor item to leave out during the next few weeks to brighten our spirits.
To round out today's post, I have two Easter cards that I created a bit ago. I really loved how colorful the Cottontail collection was, and how easy it was to pull together a few cards featuring the Easter images.
The first card is a combination of papers from the 6x6 Bundle and the cut-aparts from Cottontail Eight. A little die cut border, and trimming down the cut-apart make this card sparkle. Remember, if you want just a little pop of additional color, use your Spectrum series as your card base.
The last card also uses some border dies for interest, layers a wood veneer rabbit that I stole from a banner found in the Dollar Spot, and a few of the die cuts from the Elements die cuts page. Thanks for "hopping" along with us today, and we cannot wait to share with you some more projects this week!

Authentique Paper:
Cottontail collection: (6x6 bundle, Elements die cuts, Three, Five, Six, Eight), Spectrum Series: (Orange Blossom, Silver Dollar), Calendar Collection: (March cardstock)
Other Supplies:
foam adhesive, die cuts, white cardstock, wood veneer rabbit, hot glue, Art Glitter Glue, Silhouette Cameo, cut file (#317513)
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Come back Wednesday and Friday of this week for more Easter and Spring projects!
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Monday, January 6, 2020

PAPER GIRLS CHALLENGE BLOG: Challenge #191: NEW!

I got a few new stamp and die sets during a few of the sales that were going on during the holiday season, and finally got some time to play with some of them. Here is my card using the Stamp Market Color Me Happy Stamp Bundle and some new (but an older collection) paper from Felicity Jane.

Are you interested in playing along with us? We are looking for some new members! 

Design Team Call:
If you are interested in joining a fun team with flexible commitments
(once or twice a month project, and $20 a year donation for follower prizes) 
you can apply now to become a PaperGirl!
To apply just send an email to papergirlschallengeblog@gmail.com 
Deadline is the end of January 2020.
We thank all who apply, and new members will be contacted.

We want to encourage all of our challenge participants to refer our rules and prize structure here: http://thepapergirlschallenge.blogspot.com/p/how-to-play.html

Also, follow us on Instagram for more chances to win! For this challenge use #PGCBchallenge191 and tag us @papergirlschallengeblog for an extra entry.
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Monday, November 18, 2019

Paper Girls Challenge #188 - Family

Good Morning! Heather here, and we have a great challenge on the Paper Girls Challenge Blog. Today's challenge is all about Family! Whether it's a card like mine, a tag mini album (I have some ideas!!), a layout, or any other sort of project, it's time to celebrate the people that matter most.
Check out more at the Paper Girls Challenge Blog, and join us in this fun challenge. Today's project uses all Felicity Jane products, including pieces from the Rebekah (paper and embellishments) and Harper (stamp only) Collections. Dies are all Lawn Fawn (Stitched Rectangles, Stitched Scalloped Rectangles) Pin It

Monday, May 20, 2019

PAPER GIRLS CHALLENGE BLOG #176: Your Favorite Drink

Good Morning from the Paper Girls Challenge!! It's May, and for most of us in the US, there are still a few weeks left of school. As a teacher, I am running on coffee. This challenge is PERFECT to share my love of everything java. For this challenge, create something that celebrates your love of beverages! It could be coffee, tea, orange juice, wine, you name it! Create a card, layout, or like my mini notebook below, something off the page.
Mini notebook (Heidi Swapp) with a few older stamps (Gossamer Blue - retired).
 A simple stamped cup (Concord & 9th), watercolored in two different color combinations.

We want to encourage all of our challenge participants to refer our rules and prize structure here: http://thepapergirlschallenge.blogspot.com/p/how-to-play.html
Also, follow us on our new Instagram account for more chances to win! For this challenge use #PGCBchallenge176 and tag us @papergirlschallengeblog for an extra entry.
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Monday, April 15, 2019

PAPER GIRLS CHALLENGE BLOG: Challenge #174 - Spring Color Inspiration

Today's Paper Girls Challenge is all about Spring! I chose to use the color palette to create a color block card using a die that I got awhile ago.
I die cut the heart multiple times, then paper pieced the pieces together in a spectrum order.

After that was complete, I used some matching paper for the background, embossing it with a WRMK Next Level Embossing Folder. This one was from a few years ago.
Popped the heart up on some dimensional adhesive, added a sentiment from an old A.muse stamp set, wound up some Hand and Hearth twine, and done. The little banner was just trimmed on the ends for detail.
Come play with all of us at the Paper Girls Challenge Blog!

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Monday, March 4, 2019

PAPER GIRLS CHALLENGE BLOG: Challenge 171 - Pinspired Challenge

Hello! I love Pinspired challenges. For today's PAPER GIRLS CHALLENGE BLOG - Challenge #171 we have a Pinspired challenge for you.

I pinned this image quite awhile ago. I just loved the geometric patterns, the color, and the makeup. I knew that once I figured out this challenge, that I would create something like the project I have for you below.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/78039006029614431/feedback/?invite_code=8b352721f0c346a7982f774bd357ffe7&sender_id=78039143451459702

I knew how I would create a card that was similar to the Pinspired image above. I've had this die for quite awhile. For this card, I ended up using the die a total of six times, one for each color. Then, I placed in each piece in a random order.
 The sentiment used black paper and white embossing to mimic the eye makeup on the image.
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Monday, December 24, 2018

AUTHENTIQUE PAPER: Merry Christmas from All of Us at Authentique!

We just took Christmas photos with Santa, and I couldn't resist creating a layout to document the fun occasion. I started with papers from the Jingle Collection, added a few Silhouette Design Store cuts (#281468, #282335) with my Silhouette, and a little bit of ink and dimensional adhesive.

 The dimension created with the foldover cut file makes this really interesting. A little Spectrum Series paper behind the trees, and there are some great shadowing effects. The Santa stamp is from Diamond Press, and is colored with markers.

For my second project, I created a birthday card using both Jingle and the Spectrum Series for my lovely neighbor who has a Christmas birthday! The Dala horse for me always celebrates Christmas, as my family would put out our Dala horses around Christmastime. This uses a steel die (Neat & Tangled) and a small stamp (Lawn Fawn).
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Monday, December 17, 2018

PGCB - Challenge #166 - Santa and his elves

I loved today's challenge for the Paper Girls Challenge Blog, Santa & his elves. I love Christmas. Seriously love Christmas. I love the lights, the smells, and of course the chocolate. Santa epitomizes Christmas to me, and I just love all of the cuteness that his elves can bring.

Crazy enough, I didn't have any images of of elves! So I looked online at the Silhouette Online Store for a few cut files. I liked a lot of them, but these adorable print and cut "stamps" from the Silhouette Online Store (#111379, #111949, #111952) stood out to me. I just loved the baked good aesthetic.

I colored these with my Prismacolor colored pencils to look like all of the characters from the movie "Elf". The paper is the Jingle Collection from Authentique Paper, and the stamp is from this year's Holly Collection by Felicity Jane Christmas Collection.

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Monday, October 15, 2018

PGCB 162: Halloween

Today the Paper Girls Challenge Blog are co-sponsoring a Halloween Challenge with Double Trouble Paper Crafting Challenge Blog as a double dare! Come create with us and make something Halloween related!
For today's card, I used some pieces of Authentique Paper's Nightfall Collection to create a quick and easy card with the scariest thing of all... GLITTER! The eyeballs are all from Doodlebug (I got them on clearance earlier this year and have been anxiously waiting to use them!).

We want to encourage all of our challenge participants to refer our rules and prize structure here: http://thepapergirlschallenge.blogspot.com/p/how-to-play.html

Also, follow us on our new Instagram account for more chances to win! For this challenge use #PGCBchallenge162 and tag us @papergirlschallengeblog for an extra entry.
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Tuesday, September 11, 2018

DIAMOND PRESS: Mix and Match Nestable Holiday Tag Dies

Hello! It's almost Christmas. Okay, it's 15 weeks until Christmas, but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't start working on Christmas cards, right?!?! Today I'm sharing with you the wonderful Diamond Press Mix and Match Nestable Holiday Tag Dies. I loved these. I tried to make each of my examples really different to showcase all of the ways that you could easily incorporate the Diamond Press Mix and Match Nestable Holiday Tag Dies into your stash. There are SO many options. The greatest part... you can also mix and match these Tag Dies with the other sets that Diamond Press has previously released! This ability stretches your die collection even further.

Fa La La La La La (Llama)

Just For You!


 Snow What Fun

 Noel

 Happy Holly Days
  Diamond Press Mix and Match Nestable Holiday Tag Dies, Tidings Collection (Authentique), cardstock, ribbon, ink, holly and berries (Petaloo)

Merry Christmas
Diamond Press Mix and Match Nestable Holiday Tag Dies, Tidings Collection (Authentique), cardstock, ribbon, ink, wooden tree (ImageineCrafts)

With Love <3 b="">
Diamond Press Mix and Match Nestable Holiday Tag Dies, Vintage Christmas (Authentique), cardstock, ribbon, ink, holly & berries (Petaloo), star picks (Petaloo)

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