THE GREETING FARM - OCTOBER 2026 CHALLENGE: Halloween

The October 2026 New Release is now available for purchase in The Greeting Farm Store! This month we introduced 3 new clear stamp sets. Our first stamp set called HOLIDAY ANYA 14 celebrates the merry little moments of the holidays with a gorgeous Anya all bundled up feeding sweet little birds in the park. Next, we showcased WAG ON, a playful collection of sweet puppies in fun poses. Lastly, we have ANYA PRESERVES with a charming Anya surrounded by everything you need to add a homemade touch to your crafting.  

I chose to take Anya from the Anya Preserves clear stamp set and give her some goth flair. I started by taking the bow from the Goth Girl digi stamp set and covering up the existing strawberry barrette. Using lighter skin tones, along with some violet around her eyes, and now Anya looks a bit more in season. 

Matching the purple around her eyes to her outfit, helped with the goth feel of this card. I also doubled up the skull on her bow to give it more dimension. I added an extra skull cut from another bow to decorate her sweatshirt. Once she was all colored, I used some extra paper, foam tape, and a bit of twine to create a bag for trick-or-treating. 

Once Anya was complete, I used the Haunted House digi stamp to create a house for her to trick-or-treat at. I colored this with Copics, then added a little chalk color mist to dull the colors just a little bit. I popped the two colored images onto a background that was inked up, and added a sentiment from the Monster Hugs stamp set. As you can see, you can use a lot of different sets in some unique ways to create a Halloween card!

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In addition, we have a brand new challenge in The Greeting Farm Fan Page Facebook Group for a chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate. The challenges start on the 15th of each month, and run until the 14th of the next month so you have several weeks to work on your project. The full list of rules will be listed under the challenge album on Facebook. 

Our October 2026 Challenge is: HALLOWEEN
(must include a hand-colored TGF Stamp or Digi)

 

To enter, upload your card to the Challenge Album in The Greeting Farm Fan Page Facebook Group (challenge rules will be shown under the Album).
(Click on "Media" > "Albums". Find the challenge album for the month and click on it. Click on "Add Photos". After you upload your card to the album, leave a comment under your card so it shows up on the Discussion page.)

We are so excited to see your take on this challenge! Head to The Greeting Farm Blog to see all the awesome cards from the Design Team! We will have more cards featuring the New Release from our DT Leaders starting on the 16th so be sure to stop by The Greeting Farm Blog to see more inspiration.

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THE GREETING FARM: Holiday Anya 14 - October 2026 New Release

 

It's Day 1 of Previews for the October 2026 New Release with The Greeting Farm, and I am slowly getting into the Christmas spirit with Holiday Anya 14. This month we are introducing 3 new clear stamp sets that will be available for purchase on the 15th at 12am EST. 

Holiday Anya 14 is helping her feathered friends get into the holiday spirit as well, as she sits sweetly on a little bench feeding the local pigeons. You can dress the pigeons up with Christmas flair, or leave them as is for a year round card. Make sure to grab this set on the 15th! 

 

Instead of a blog hop every month, we are having challenges in The Greeting Farm Fan Page Facebook Group for a chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate to The Greeting Farm Store! The challenges will start on the 15th of each month and run until the 14th of the next month so you have several weeks to work on your project that fits the challenge theme. Our current challenge going on right now until the 14th is FALL COLORS. You have a few more days to enter! We will announce our WINNER on the 15th along with a new challenge theme so stay tuned.

 

Be sure to join The Greeting Farm Fan Page Facebook Group, as that is where we will be setting up our Challenge Albums. We can't wait to see your beautiful creations! See you back here tomorrow for Preview Day 2!

Also, make sure to check out these fabulous cards from our amazing Design Team.

Cynthia

Elisabete

Heather

Thanks for stopping by, and happy creating!

<3 Heather

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THE GREETING FARM: A Fall Picnic

 

Hello Farmers! It's been too warm here to truly embrace the autumnal spirit, so I drug out the summery, Fine Day Anya clear stamp set to use once more before all of the leaves fall. 

To make this more fall focused, I chose a few themed papers from Kingston Crafts & Diamond Press, inking the acorn Kingston Crafts paper to create a nice dark base. I then colored Anya in fall colored Copics, adding some apple cider to the picnic basket. 

Once everything was colored and cut, I added a few falling leaves to give it more of a fall feel. I added one of the sentiments and put it all together with foam tape. 

Grab your Fine Day Anya clear stamp set from The Greeting Farm, and thank you for stopping by!

Happy creating,

<3 Heather

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THE GREETING FARM - SEPTEMBER 2026 CHALLENGE: Fall Colors

The September 2026 New Release is now available for purchase in The Greeting Farm Store! This month we introduced 3 new clear stamp sets. Our first stamp set called MR & MRS features our Anya and Ian as a married couple, and is perfect for those upcoming weddings. Next, we introduced BITE-SIZED with 7 adorable hamsters enjoying some of their favorite treats. Lastly, our SENDING CUDDLES set comes with a sweet girl, cute boy along with two dogs and a playful cat to remind your friends you are always by their side.  

In addition, we have a brand new challenge for September in The Greeting Farm Fan Page Facebook Group for a chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate. The challenges start on the 15th of each month, and run until the 14th of the next month so you have several weeks to work on your project. The full list of rules will be listed under the challenge album on Facebook.

Our September 2026 Challenge is: FALL COLORS
(must include a hand-colored TGF Stamp or Digi)

To enter, upload your card to the Challenge Album in The Greeting Farm Fan Page Facebook Group (challenge rules will be shown under the Album).
(Click on "Media" > "Albums". Find the challenge album for the month and click on it. Click on "Add Photos". After you upload your card to the album, leave a comment under your card so it shows up on the Discussion page.)

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When I saw the Mr. & Mrs. stamp set, I wanted to create something that could be used not just for a wedding. This colorway could be used for a fall themed wedding, homecoming, anniversary card, or just a fun surprise. 

I used a color palette with browns, reds, and oranges as the focus, then tailored the entire card around those colors. 

Even the flowers got colored with fall hues. Lastly, I used just the Cherish sentiment instead of the more wedding-themed ones. This way, the card could be used for anything. I cannot wait to see what fun, fall creations you make with this challenge. 

 

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 We are so excited to see your take on this challenge! We will have more cards featuring the New Release from our Design Team Leaders starting on the 16th so be sure to stop by The Greeting Farm Blog to see more inspiration.

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THE GREETING FARM: Sending Cuddles - Setpember 2026 New Release

 Day 3 of Previews for the September 2026 NEW Release is here, and this stamp set is perfect for all of the pet lovers out there. Welcome to Sending Cuddles! I loved creating a bunch of furry friends for this pair of youngsters to play with. Use the accessories to create fun scenes, and add the perfect sentiment to match. We have already showcased Mr. & Mrs, and Bite-Sized. All three sets will be available for purchase on the 15th at 12am EST  

I loved using creative freedom to make each pet special. I am a sucker for this type of gray cat with the stripes, and I think most of my cats look like this one. I especially liked adding him to the top of this hill, just relaxing in the sunshine. 

Instead of a blog hop every month, we are having challenges in The Greeting Farm Fan Page Facebook Group for a chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate to The Greeting Farm Store!

The challenges will start on the 15th of each month and run until the 14th of the next month so you have several weeks to work on your project that fits the challenge theme. Our current challenge going on right now until the 14th is SLIMLINE CARDS. You have a few more days to enter! We will announce our WINNER on the 15th along with a new challenge theme so stay tuned.

Check out these fabulous cards from our amazing Design Team.

Cynthia

Elisabete

Heather

Grab your Sending Cuddles set from The Greeting Farm on September 15 at 12am EST!

Thanks for checking out the blog today, and happy creating!

<3 Heather

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THE GREETING FARM: Bite-Sized - Setpember 2026 New Release

 

Day 2 of Previews for the September 2026 NEW Release is here, and this stamp set is perfect for all things fall!! It's Bite-Sized! This stamp set is fun of hamsters and their fun accessories and treats! Mix and match to create any fun scene. Yesterday we showcased Mr. & Mrs, a perfect pair. All three sets will be available for purchase on the 15th at 12am EST        

Instead of a blog hop every month, we are having challenges in The Greeting Farm Fan Page Facebook Group for a chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate to The Greeting Farm Store!

 

The challenges will start on the 15th of each month and run until the 14th of the next month so you have several weeks to work on your project that fits the challenge theme. Our current challenge going on right now until the 14th is SLIMLINE CARDS. You have a few more days to enter! We will announce our WINNER on the 15th along with a new challenge theme so stay tuned.

 

Check out these fabulous cards from our amazing Design Team.

Cynthia

Elisabete

Heather

Grab your Bite Sized set from The Greeting Farm on September 15 at 12am EST!

Thanks for checking out the blog today, and happy creating!

<3 Heather

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THE GREETING FARM: Mr. & Mrs. - September 2026 New Release

 

It's Day 1 of Previews for the September 2026 New Release and I am SO excited to share with you the NEWEST Greeting Farm stamps! We took a bit of a break, but we are back with more fun things to share! This month we are introducing 3 new clear stamp sets that will be available for purchase on the 15th at 12am EST.  

  

This lovely set, ready for the big day, is Mr. & Mrs. Anya and Ian are ready to walk down the aisle. I paired this lovely couple with cream colored cardstock. I really wanted to lean into the wedding look. Make sure to grab this set on the 15th! 

 

Instead of a blog hop every month, we are having challenges in The Greeting Farm Fan Page Facebook Group for a chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate to The Greeting Farm Store! The challenges will start on the 15th of each month and run until the 14th of the next month so you have several weeks to work on your project that fits the challenge theme. Our current challenge going on right now until the 14th is SLIMLINE CARDS. You have a few more days to enter! We will announce our WINNER on the 15th along with a new challenge theme so stay tuned.

 

Be sure to join The Greeting Farm Fan Page Facebook Group, as that is where we will be setting up our Challenge Albums. We can't wait to see your beautiful creations! See you back here tomorrow for Preview Day 2!

Also, make sure to check out these fabulous cards from our amazing Design Team.

Cynthia

Elisabete

Heather

 

Thanks for stopping by, and happy creating!

<3 Heather

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THE GREETING FARM: Thanks A Sloth

 Hello Farmers! Heather here with a fun card featuring the Thanks A Sloth stamp set from The Greeting Farm. I recently was grabbing a few things in my basement, and happened upon these layered background paper sets from Diamond Press (Diamond Press Nature Scene Layered Die-Cut Paper), and new a jungle card was in my future. 

I used Copics to color the stamped sloth, then fussy cut him out. I put the background together, and placed the sloth so that he was hanging out of the plants. I popped the sloth onto foam tape to help him stand out just a bit more from the plants around him. 

Once everything was laid out and adhered, I stamped the sentiment towards the bottom in the empty space. Thanks A Sloth for looking at today's card, and happy creating!

<3 Heather

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THE GREETING FARM: Hi Honey, Bee Happy!

Hello! Heather here with a lovely card that is perfect for this in-between Spring and Summer season. The card features the lovely stamp set, Bee Happy. The stamp set is full of fabulous flowers, buzzing bees, and cute sentiments. 

I love hydrangeas, and wanted to create a background using these fabulous flowers. 

I started by using a light brown ink for the flowers, then colored each of them with a handful of pastel alcohol markers. I really wanted the base of the card mellow, so the cute bees stood out. 

I then colored each of the bees with bright yellow, and light blue on their wings. Once the bees were cut out, I popped them up with some dimensional adhesive over the stamped flight paths of each of the bees. 

I then stamped the Hi Honey sentiment on white paper, and layered that onto another strip of paper. Trimmed off the ends, and now it's a cute banner! I placed that onto the card, and now it's ready to send off!

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my card using Bee Happy, and happy creating!

<3 Heather

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THE GREETING FARM: Amelia's Friendly Garden

 Happy day! Heather here, and I'm excited to share today's project. Amelia's Garden is such a cute stamp set that I HAD to create another card with it. I loved all of the cute critters and scene additions.

I started by stamping and coloring all of the images from the  Amelia's Garden set with alcohol markers. I fussy cut all of the colored images and used a mid-range gray on the edges to finish each of the small images. This trick helps with any extra white paper that might not be cut perfectly. 

Once the images were colored and cut, I created the background using a frame die cut and a stamped background in A2 size. I used the smaller flower and the SHINE + GROW sentiment from the stamp set. Once the flowers were colored, I mapped out where the frame would cover the background and inked the edges of the white paper with green ink. This helped to tie the green frame into the card. 

Then I popped each of the creatures and details onto the frame with dimensional foam tape. 

Thanks for stopping by, and happy creating!

<3 Heather

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THE GREETING FARM: Sugar & Smiles - May 2026 New Release

 

Day 3 of Previews for the May 2026 NEW Release is here and the newest set is SO SWEET! Introducing Sugar & Smiles! Here are two cuties surrounded by an entire bakery of sweets and breads.  

You can create all sorts of cute scenes with two lovely ladies, a bakery display, macarons, breads, muffins, cake and more. I created my own bakery with some hand-drawn flooring. All three sets will be available for purchase on the 15th at 12am EST.

Just to remind you, we are changing things up starting this month for the prize! Instead of a blog hop every month, we are going to do challenges in The Greeting Farm Fan Page Facebook Group for a chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate to The Greeting Farm Store!   

The challenges will start on the 15th of each month and run until the 14th of the next month, so you have several weeks to work on your project that fits the challenge theme. Stay tuned to the 15th to see our new challenge for April!! I'm excited for this month's challenge, and I hope you are also!

I created some fun dimension by creating a one panel background, and layering various treats directly to the background as well as popped up on dimensional tape. Make sure to add your fun cards to the The Greeting Farm Fan Page Facebook Group in time!!

Grab your Sugar & Smiles stamp set from The Greeting Farm on May 15 at 12am EST!

Thanks for checking out the blog today, and happy creating!

<3 Heather

 

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THE GREETING FARM - APRIL 2026 NEW RELEASE & CHALLENGE!

The April 2026 New Release is now available for purchase in The Greeting Farm Store! This month we introduced 3 new stamp sets. Our first stamp set called SMARTY PANTS features a charming lineup of book loving critters, and captures the cozy, playful side of learning. Next, we showcased a delightful picnic-themed set called FINE DAY ANYA, with our adorable Anya wearing a wide-brimmed sun hat enjoying a picnic basket full of goodies. Lastly, we introduced DON'T FROGET, a set with cute, whimsical frog illustrations paired with sweet, punny sentiments.  

Instead of a blog hop every month, we are doing challenges in The Greeting Farm Fan Page Facebook Group for a chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate to The Greeting Farm Store. You guys have asked for more challenges so we are giving you one every month! The challenges will start on the 15th of each month, and run until the 14th of the next month so you have several weeks to work on your project. The full list of rules will be listed under the challenge album on Facebook. SCROLL to the bottom of this post to see March's WINNER!

Our April 2026 Challenge is: RULE OF THREE
(use 3 specific elements on your card like 3 images, 3 patterned papers, or 3 embellishments, etc.)

To enter, upload your card to the Challenge Album in The Greeting Farm Fan Page Facebook Group (challenge rules will be shown under the Album).
(Click on "Media" > "Albums". Find the challenge album for the month and click on it. Click on "Add Photos". After you upload your card to the album, leave a comment under your card so it shows up on the Discussion page.) 

For this month's challenge, I used threes, thrice. Three little creatures, three paper airplanes, and three strips of paper from one of my most favorite Sassafras Lass papers. 

I couldn't resist creating some motion lines with a white gel pen. 

These two are just too adorable, And the little hedgehog is just studying quietly. 

We are so excited to see your take on this challenge! We will have more cards featuring the New Release from our Design Team Leaders starting on the 16th so be sure to stop by The Greeting Farm Blog to see more inspiration.

Thanks for checking out the blog today, and happy creating!

<3 Heather

 

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