TGF 3rd Annual Customer Blog Hop

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Hello, hello, hello!

Wow! There sure is a lot of action in the blog world today! :)

The Greeting Farm is having their 3rd Annual Customer Blog Hop, and I'm joining in!



With over 65 participants, all the participants' links will be listed on the blog. So if you get lost along the way, just head on over there.

There are two categories for the projects: Holiday or non-Holiday (or even both!). I decided to go for the Non-Holiday one since I'm thinking most people would be creating something for Christmas. Y'all know how much I like to be different. I'm such a rebel, haha! LOL!

I used the TGF McSplendid Farm set -- I'm thinking that it may be retired? I love how quirky and whimsical the animals look. And I'm a sucker for scenic cards so I just had to make one :).



The stamps were colored with Copics. I used the Deconstructed Sketch No. 31. I distressed and inked up most of the edges. And used DPs from American Crafts (sky), Jillibean Soup (cornstalks), and Basic Grey (orange). Used Kraft paper for the CS and 'grass.' Included a strip of paper from an old book -- it was totally random that it included the words "great herds" :).

In addition to the two Grand Prizes that TGF will draw for the participants' creations, a random hopper will ALSO win the ENTIRE upcoming January Release! That's 6 sets in all- a HUGE prize...and the only way to win is by participating in the blog hop!

Ok, folks, thanks for visiting! Have fun hoppin'!

SOG Customer Blog Hop *NT*

Hola! Here's another entry for the 2011 customer blog hop at SOG. This time, it's to make a card with non-traditional colors.



Because my style tend to be bright and cute-sy, I felt quite at home with this challenge. I'm pretty comfortable mixing up different color combinations, and non-traditional Christmas cards are one of my favorites!

For this creation, I used Tree Trimming Kaylee. She's having a blast decorating her awesome pink tree. It's a dream of mine to get a white Xmas tree or any other color besides green. One day, I'll do it & have lots of shiny ornaments!

Used Hambly and American Crafts (Dear Lizzy) rub-ons. The DPs are from My Mind's Eye and 2009. (yay for using my stash!).

Toot-a-loo!

SOG Customer Blog Hop *Gift*

Hello, hello! For one of the categories of SOG's 2nd Annual Customer Blog Hop, we were to make a gift card holder or gift bag.



I decided to make a gift bag and challenge myself. Because I sometimes don't have a lot of time and sometimes craft in 'shifts,' I tend to stay away from projects that take too long to do. Surprisingly, this multi-dimensional paper project was fairly easy and fast. And isn't it super cute and functional? I first saw this gift bag at Janet's blog. The actual instructions could be found here.



I used a 12 x 12 double-sided patterned paper from Graphic 45. This brand is absolutely classic and retro, and I wanted to use something different for Deer Mae.

Anyway, the inside will show when the recipient opens it so it's nice to use DP. Plus, it's thinner than card stock so it'll be easier to fold and score.



I added chocolates in there, and tied it with Twine to stay closed. You can also use a velcro closure. I, then, decorated a strip of paper with the stamped image and some stickers from Bo Bunny to finish the front.



Hope you're all having a blast at the blog hop! Hope you enjoy all the different projects and styles! I find it truly inspiring!

SOG Customer Blog Hop *White*

Hi everyone! Here's my card entry for the SOG's All White challenge at their 2nd Annual Customer Blog Hop.



All White cards can be super challenging for me! So I try to bring in lots of textures and dimensions, and since I don't own an embossing/ die-cutting machine, it could be difficult. Luckily, I've got punches, overlays, and ribbons to help :).

Doesn't HollyDay Gwen look absolutely astonishing with the white background? I couldn't help but take a picture of her with this package of a gingerbread house. She looks like she's playing outside in the snow....except she must be super cold, haha!



Thanks for visiting!

SOG Customer Blog Hop *Men*

Good mornin,' everybody!

I worked the whole weekend, so I sure am happy to see Monday! Today, I've got several cards for you to see. I've got them all in separate posts. This way, it won't get too confusing (I hope), and it'll highlight each individual card!



It's time for Some Odd Girl's 2nd Annual Customer Blog Hop! There are four different challenges, and I've made up a creation for each one.

The first category is to make a Holiday card for Men. I used Deck the Halls Tobie and the penguin from Warm Wishes Tia.



I fell in love with this patterned paper from Prima -- it reminded me of the forest from the movie Avatar. C'mon now, which guy could resist Avatar? I love how this paper is non-traditional. It's a bit dark so the penguin and Tobie stand out even more in their bright clothes and merry disposition.

To show depth, I even cut out more of the 'tree trunks' and layered them:



Made my own sentiment and added the lace for some flair. Hey, men can like drama too once in a while, right? LOL!

See you (very) soon!