THE GREETING FARM - JULY 2026 CHALLENGE!

Happy Wednesday friends! It's the 15th of the month, and that means a brand new challenge at The Greeting Farm. If you LOVE The Greeting Farm, please support them by purchasing their Clear Stamps, Digital Stamps, and Coloring Book Pages. They even have key charms, lanyards, stationary, and stickers. Your purchases are greatly appreciated!

Our JULY 2026 Challenge is: CHRISTMAS IN JULY!

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 CHALLENGE RULES will be listed under the challenge album in The Greeting Farm Fan Page Facebook Group. 

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Hello! I wanted to use the Big Birthday Kit stamp set for this fun project. I really liked the cute party girl that was included in the set as my main character. To make this seem more Christmas focused, I colored her in a bright red for her dress, and include included two green presents.

The larger present is from the Big Birthday Kit stamp set, but the smaller present that she is holding is actually cut from one of the other characters also in the set. To get the present alone, I simply stamped the other character colored the present and then cut the present out of his hands. And then foam taped that on top of the girl, and now she is holding a cute present. Once everything was colored and cut and assembled, I added a sweet Christmas style bow to her hair. 

Be sure to head over to The Greeting Farm Store to grab your favorites. You're going to LOVE them all! And please join The Greeting Farm Fan Page to share your creations with us. 

Hugs,
Rosie

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THE GREETING FARM - JUNE 2026 CHALLENGE!

Happy Monday Farmers! If you are not on Instagram, you may have missed The Greeting Farm's special announcement. As Marie takes this necessary time off, the Design Team will continue to post inspiration on the blog. The Greeting Farm will also continue with monthly challenges in The Greeting Farm Fan Page Facebook Group for a chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate. If you LOVE The Greeting Farm, please continue to support them during this time by purchasing their Stamps, Digital Stamps, and Coloring Book Pages! It is greatly appreciated!

"I've decided to take a break from TGF due to my busy schedule. I'm hoping that after I'm able to clear my load a bit, I can get back to bringing you some cute designs. So there won't be new releases until further notice. In the meantime, the shop will still be running, and if you have any questions at all please send me an email. Thanks everyone!" ---- Marie

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Our JUNE 2026 Challenge is: ADD A BANNER

For this challenge, I grabbed the Artsy Kids set from The Greeting Farm. I really liked the ability to use fun art work in this one. I even cut out part of a cyanotype and added some marker to create a fun canvas. 

I added a background of mini stamps using all of the smaller stamps, then cut those into strips to create a background of banners. I used white embossing powder and Copic markers to color the images on kraft paper. 

 

The cute little girl is also colored with Copics, as is her accessories. Once those were all colored and cut, I popped them up on dimensional adhesive and created the scene. Adding one more banner with a sentiment, and the card is complete. 

 

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 CHALLENGE RULES will be listed under the challenge album on Facebook. 

To enter, upload your card to the Challenge Album in The Greeting Farm Fan Page Facebook Group.
(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.)

 Happy Creating Farmers!

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THE GREETING FARM - MAY 2026 NEW RELEASE & CHALLENGE!

The May 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 AMELIA'S GARDEN features Amelia the bunny enjoying all things gardening from watering flowers to picking strawberries, and harvesting carrots.. Next, we showcased the magical and stunning MERMAID ANYA 3 with playful fish, a pearl-filled clam shell, starfish and 2 heartfelt sentiments. Lastly, we introduced a deliciously sweet set called SUGAR & SMILES with two charming girls surrounded by amazing baked treats.  

Mermaid Anya 3                                            Sugar & Smiles                                            Amelia's Garden

 Please head to our designer's blogs to leave them some love for their amazing designs this week! In addition, 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. 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. SCROLL to the bottom of this post to see APRIL's WINNER!

Our May 2026 Challenge is: MER-MAY
(include any TGF Mermaid Image)

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 card I used ALLLLLLLL the color. I really wanted a rainbow mermaid, and I think I pulled it off. 

I used alcohol markers to color a gradient rainbow across Anya's hair, and then used a slightly darker version of the rainbow for her tail. 

Once Anya was colored, I used the same colors on the fish. Then popped all of those cut images onto a die cut background that I used a bubble stencil and more rainbow inky goodness. 

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 18th so be sure to stop by The Greeting Farm Blog to see more inspiration.

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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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THE GREETING FARM: Welcome to the Minkie Neighborhood

For today's project, I wanted to play with a stamp set that I had purchased from The Greeting Farm a little bit ago, Minkie Neighbors. Currently, Minkie Neighbors 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 also wanted to continue the love for the "Use Some Green" challenge over at the The Greeting Farm Fan Page Facebook Group. Make sure to check out the last post and see more of how you can win a $50 gift card to The Greeting Farm as well!  

The start of this card was pretty simple - use as much green as you can! I colored most everything with green Copic markers, then added skin and hair, and a few extra details. Once everything was colored and cut, I used a few shades of green paper, stamped a bunch of bricks, and added some gold watercolor paint to create details. 

Then I popped everything up on dimensional foam, added a sentiment, and arranged in all as if each little Minkie Neighbor was popping their heads outside of their apartments on a fun, spring day. 

Make sure to check out the March "Use Some Green" challenge over at the The Greeting Farm Fan Page Facebook Group, and if you would like to see the Minkie Neighbors 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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THE GREETING FARM - MARCH 2026 NEW RELEASE

The March 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 BE CAPPY features five relaxed and playful capybaras enjoying life in the cutest ways. Next, we showcased BOOKISH KIDS, a set celebrating the joy of learning and perfect for classroom-themed cards, teacher gifts, and encouragement projects. Lastly, we have CAT MOM ANYA, a set that brings warmth, cuteness, and a little bit of purr-sonality to every project. 

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.

Our March 2026 Challenge is: USE SOME GREEN.

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 contest, I used ALLLLL of the green Copics I could find, coloring everything except the two Bookish Kids green. I loved creating the green-tinted glasses amongst all of the other fun features. I paired all of the colored images with a fun rainbow paper from Diamond Press. Rather than adding a sentiment, I am just leaving it like this. 

Check out the AMAZING cards from our Design Time featuring the new products! Please leave them some love!

TGF Design Team:

Cynthia

Elisabete

Heather

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.

Happy Creating!

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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

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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Challenge #192 - Winter Color Challenge

Hello! Heather here, and I'm so glad that I can share with you today's challenge. I love creating based off of color palettes and images. It's a great way to challenge yourself to use materials or items you normally wouldn't use, create during a rut, or just use up what you have.

Today challenge is all about winter colors, snowflakes, silver, and texture. Or not! It's all about how YOU read the color palette, the reference image, or both! Create something that is inspired by this image and/or color palette.

Heather

For this project, I combined both the image AND the color palette to create this card. I knew that I wanted to emphasize the texture of this card, so I started by embossing the dark blue cardstock with silver embossing powder. Once that was complete, I die cut the embossed piece, the snowflakes and the sentiment. Once this was complete, I added the burlap ribbon, glued down all of the pieces, and added an enamel dot for interest.

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We have spots open on the Design Team for you!

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.

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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 #PGCBchallenge192 and tag us @papergirlschallengeblog for an extra entry.

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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

PAPER GIRLS CHALLENGE BLOG #184: Anything Goes! & a Taylored Expressions Blender Brush Review

The Paper Girls Challenge Blog is having one of the best challenges ever. Anything Goes! Yup! That means, make anything you want, and share with us. It's a total free-for-all, and I love that, because I was able to have a bit of fun testing out my new Taylored Expressions Blender Brushes and a great new stencil from Neat & Tangled. I also got to finally sit and play with my new Stampin' Up Inks

For the PGCB Challenge #184, I started with the Neat & Tangled Dimensional Triangles Stencil. I then took my Taylored Expressions Blender Brushes and my Stampin' Up Inks in the Classic Stampin' Pad Assortment In Color 2018-2020 and Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad.

From red - violet, I blended each color with the correct brush. To make the stencil stick more, I used a bit of spray adhesive to stick the stencil to the paper. I just used what I had, and it was a little TOO sticky... I've heard about the Pixie Spray, and I may try that later on instead.

Make sure to create something for the Paper Girls Challenge Blog! This challenge is Anything Goes, so ANY project that you are working on counts!!

Taylored Expressions Blender Brushes First Review

I got these fabulous brushes from a suggestion from a close friend. I had always loved ink blending, but hated the streaking I got from the foam blenders (from dye inks). I'm a bit of a crazy inker, so anything that would make my ideas actually happen the way I imagine is always welcome.

I pre-ordered the Taylored Expressions Blender Brushes last week when they released. Part of the offer was this little silicone scrubber. I haven't used it yet, BUT look how fabulously it fits in the center!! This was a genius bit of design. I love when tools and their extra pieces fit together seamlessly. This means I won't lose it. 

I loved how each color handle of the Taylored Expressions Blender Brushes will work with that color family. I know that the brush looks a little splotchy, but man did they work smoothly. The handles are flexible, which means that you can vary your pressure without worry that one part will be splotchy on your project. The blending was smooth no matter where I worked. And they were SO SOFT! I'm very happy with my purchase, and cannot wait to use them more and more.




Supplies Used:
Stampin' Up Inks: Blueberry Bushel, Pineapple Punch, Grapefruit Grove, Call Me Clover, Lovely Lipstick, Gorgeous Grape
Neat & Tangled Stencil: Dimensional Triangles
Taylored Expressions Blender Brushes
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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.

Heather

Mini notebook (Heidi Swapp) with a few older stamps (Gossamer Blue - retired).

 Heather

 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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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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