Friday, April 30, 2010

FFF: She's Creepy and She's Kooky

Happy Friday Everyone! This is farmer Mary filling in for Jess while she spends some quality time with family. Today is a special FFF because not only are you going to get an awesome challenge but you get another peek at what will be released tomorrow!

But first I want to congratulate Disisbee for her Rockin' Green Challenge card! You win the Darling Sisters set. Please email Jess to claim your prize and thanks to ALL For playing! Her is her card:


This Friday on the farm we are introducing Thursday which made me think of Wednesday from the Addam's Family. Thursday is part of the Creeper Crew line and will be released tomorrow, Saturday...LOL. In keeping with the whole goth theme...Here is your FFF Inspiration challenge:

HOW TO PLAY:
Use the picture above as inspiration for your project!

Upload your card using TGF STAMPS to TGF Galleria>Contests/Challenges>FFF>Goth Inspiration by Wednesday, May 5th. One lucky winner will be chosen to take home Creeper Thursday, so good luck everyone and get your goth on!

Here's some creepy and definitely cute inspiration from the DT:
The Farmers...

 


and our beloved Critter Crew...
Please join us tomorrow for more Release Day inspirations and Club Anya for a challenge that you are not going to want to miss! Have a great weekend.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Previews and Announcements and Challenges....OH MY!....

Hello TGF PEEPS!

{{PLEASE SCROLL DOWN for this week's SCRAPBOOK Challenge, it's TGF Thursday!}}}

I gotta feelin'....that today's gonna be a good day.... oops, ok, I take FULL responsibility if I've now put that song in your head :)  You're welcome ;)   haha.

Today we have a TON of awesomeness happenin' right here on the Farm!  We are extremely thrilled to announce that MERCY KERIN has accepted the position of TGF's latest FARMER!    Mercy joins us as of today after previously serving on our Gardener DT and also as a member of our beloved Critter Crew.   We'd love you to stop by her blog today and give her a good ol' fashioned TGF Welcome!   Hooray!!!!

As if that weren't exciting enough, we have a NEW couple on the farm...TGF is goin' back to it's roots...and we are thrilled to bring introduce you to our GRANDPARENTS...

Meet Flo and Joe, designed by:

Mercy

Jessica

Cindy



Randi

Kim

Now, in addition to these fun previews, as you know today is THURSDAY and we have a scrapbooking challenge for you today (PLEASE SCROLL DOWN for that post).... here are some of the DT playing along with this week's challenge:

Melyssa

Mary

Kadie

Thanks for stopping by today and be sure to SCROLL DOWN to see this week's TGF Thursday Scrapbooking challenge!

Want to WIN Grandparents?   Leave a comment HERE on this post by 11:59pm CST tonight, and one lucky winner will be announced tomorrow!    Thanks everyone!

Sketchy Scrappin' with Jacilynn...

Hey all!

We're back for another TGF Thursday Scrapbook CHALLENGE!

Before we get to the awesome sketch by Jacilynn this week, I want to congratulate MAYLEE Q~  You're the winner of last week's Scrappin'in STITCHES Challenge!  Here's the cute winning entry:

Maylee, email Jessica to claim your prize!  Thanks to ALL who played and we can't wait to see this challenge get bigger and bigger!  On that note, check out what our uber-sweet teammate Jacilynn created for this week's challenge:

Great sketch!

And HERE's some fun to kick-start your mojo, by:

Jacilynn
Angie
Mag
Jo

Lysa
Angela

Jeannette

Claudette

I just LOVE these layouts.  Didn't they do a FANTASTIC job?!

Now, it's YOUR turn, should you choose to play along: (we HOPE you do!)

Upload your layout using Jaci's sketch to Tgf Galleria>Scrapbooking>Contests/Challenges>Jacilynn Sketch
You must use TgF Stamps to create your project or layout and submit to the Galleria no later than Tuesday, May 4th, 2010.

One lucky winner will be chosen to WIN the new "Grandparents" 4x6 set!  GOOD LUCK and get scrappin'!

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

A HUGE note of thanks and a Sweet, Fond, Farewell...

Hello everyone,

Today I have a very special post/announcement to make.   It's a tough one for Marie and I to write because it's hard to think of The Greeting Farm without our beloved Farmer, Cheryl Walker.

Cheryl has served on the TGF DT as a Farmer since almost all the way back in the beginning, when TGF was still Pink Poison!   She has seen so much change and growth since the beginning and through it all has turned out cute card after card.   Whether it's her intricate stitching or her signature bows, her style is unique and totally her own.

It's with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Cheryl after fulfilling her last term with The Greeting Farm, but we know she won't be a stranger!  And neither will we.  I have to tell you guys that Cheryl and I have exchanged so many fun emails back and forth since I became a part of TGF and having gotten to know her on a  personal level makes it even harder to say goodbye.   I told her I'll be stalking her blog still, LOL but really it's those emails that I'm going to miss because Cheryl never sent me a preview card or a challenge requirement without asking me how I was doing, what was new, and always being super grateful toward Marie and I.   Always sweet, caring, and concerned, Cheryl will remain a part of our TGF Family even though she's hangin' up those farmer overalls for now...

Here are a few of Cheryl's favorite cards created during her TGF Term as Farmer:



Cheryl, on behalf of Marie, myself, the rest of the TGF DT, Team Anya, the Crew, ALL of us....we are SO grateful to have worked with you and for your undying love and enthusiasm for TGF!

You will be missed but we will always think of you as a part of our little TGF Family.   Thank you for EVERYTHING Cheryl!!!

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And now we also present to you the winners of the Royal Battle DT contest! We really want to thank everyone who participated, both designers and voters so to end the whole fabulousness... we are also giving away this digi to everyone today.... just click and save! This is the Chibi Bunny by Jessica Hymas!
And now... our winners....

3rd Placers
Time Travelers
Please have your team leader email me team's addresses and choice of free stamp!

2nd Placers
The Dream Team
Please have your team leader email me team's addresses and choice of 3 free stamps!

and our reigning Queens of the TGF Royal Battle.....
Team MACCK
Please have your team leader email me team's addresses for your ROLL CALL kit!

Thank you to all of those who participated! I hope everyone had a grand time and made new friends as well! Have a fantastic day!

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Answers from Anya II

Hello again wonderful friends!

So today as promised is the final half of your questions!

Callie: So Anya... do you cook? 

A: Uhhh.... hmmm... I can make spaghetti? Does that count? I'm gonna have Marie make a design of me pretending to know how to cook. hehe.

Karen: Tell me, what are you eating to be so pretty cute like that! You always look your best!

A: Oh it is the Greeting Farm water I tell you! LOL! Lots of fruits and water and gorgeous copics!

Amy: Will you ever be adding a fall/winter wardrobe (cool hats included) to go along with the summer one that's already available?

A: Seeing that my 'Dress Me' set has been discontinued, maybe not a specific set for that buuuut I am really looking forward to a sheet of fun hats..... a 'Dress Me II' set would be cool so I'll start nudging some ribs.

Sprytebyrd: What is your favorite feature in Ian, what is it about him that just drives you wild?

A: Oooh your cutie is named Iain too? Yayyy. Such a cute name. heehee. I just adore my Ian's shy smile. It's very rare for us to see him do a big toothy smile (like me!). I love his sweet dapper persona and his polite wholesome upbringing. It drives me crazy in a happy way!

Shaela: Will you ever do a design-your-own Anya contest like The WIld Sprouts did?

A: Oh Shaela, I didn't know you could read the near future!

MommaJess: I want to know if you ever indulge your inner tomboy and if so will we ever get to see her. 

A: Hi MJ, you know I am naturally super girly but sometimes when Ian and I go skateboarding, I raid his closet. I know, can you believe that? I have photos! So you will see them soon.

Jan: Hi anya do you have any plans to marry and have children?

A: Like most girls, I am waiting and dreaming my whole life for my wedding day and sure I would love some little Ians running around.

JenRaff: How big are Anya and Ian's families? Will we see any brothers and sisters? 

A: I'm an only child but Ian has an older brother named Auden who still lives in Scotland with his grandparents. We've been trying to get him to visit forever so I hope that if we bug him enough he'll come see us someday.

Stampi: I was wondering if your man Ian is ever going to show us his formal look you know like the boys in the adds?..I was also wondering if you were still farming and if you have had any new animal friends?

A: Oh... snazzy chic Ian. Ian normally doesn't dress up but I will MAKE him! Everyone, including me do still farm. I'm taking care of my little veggie garden right now hoping to make a blue ribbon salad! We haven't added any new animals to our little herd but I've been bugging Marie about getting us some hippos and giraffes. haha.

Kimberly S: With all of those cute Wild Sprout guys hanging around the farm, aren't you just a wee bit tempted?

A:  Wow so many questions about these sprouts! haha. Tempted? No but sometimes I like to look. That's ok right?

Faithnme: Are you good friends with Charlotte and will you take her shopping with you for some cute "dressy out fits"?

A: I love Charlotte! She is so fashionable and sassy and she'll tell me straight up if an outfit is wrong for me. I don't leave the house without her. You will be seeing more of her in her rockin wardrobe.

Claude: What's your favorite music genre? 

A: I'm pretty much game for any sound but lately I'm a country gal.

April: Are you a cookies and cream girl or just your good old chocolate and vanilla ???

A: Mmmmmmm take me away Chocolate and Vanilla!

Angie: Do you think there might be wedding bell in the future..?

A: Ahhhh Angie.... its a secret!

Fika: What's your favorite dessert and go to colors for your accessories & make up? Beach or mountain? do you plan to visit Indonesia in the future? i wonder if you and Ian getting married, where is your favorite honeymoon destination? 

A: Hi Fika! My favorite dessert is Dutch Apple Pie ice cream. My favorite dressy colors are pinks and neutrals. I'm a beach kind of girl. Indonesia is definitely on my list of places to visit. And I would love to honeymoon in Italy.

Devlin: Have you ever been naughty? 

A: First off, I love your name! Naughty.... no I'm a 'good' girl. Although I've been told many times that Good Girls are Naughty Girls who never get caught. keke...

itsabrt: Howdy Anya, are you a pasty white dead guy or a hairy fanged dog man kind of girl?

A: LOL! Oooh this is toughie. Today I'm feeling more like a hairy fanged dog man kind of girl. LOL!

So I think that's it for all your questions! Thank you so much for hanging out with me!Oh wait, Marie wanted me to show you the cards she made last night using Oliver from the 'BUDDIES' set. It's about time she starts making more cards. She also did say she uses the DSLR camera Canon EOS 50D and a light tent to help with the white background. You get a light tent and then you use two lamps on either side of the tent for a nice 'minimal shadow' look. The lamps should have 'natural lighting' bulbs.

To see what kinds of cameras our delightful readers use, you can go here to find out in the comments section! That was one of our past daily questions.


Have a great day everyone!

Hugs & Love,
Anya

Monday, April 26, 2010

Just a Quickie

Hey Friends! I have a tight sched today so just rushing in to announce the winners of last week's digi... HG Classy!


Digi Winners - please email me for the file
Melis
BaNessa
Stephanie J
FitterTwit
Carol

And then this Week's Digi is.....

Country Anya

You know the drill my friends... leave a comment this week for a chance to win her! And also no worries, I will be putting HG-Classy in the shop later this week. Have a great Monday... oh and I know that some of you were asking about camera and lighting and etc last week so I will touch more on that tomorrow!

Today's question is: Where do you shop for crafting supplies?

I do most of my shopping online at e-stores like Diecuts R Us, Stop and Scrap, Stampers Dream, Paper Trey... and then sometimes I go to Michaels if I need things like brads and punches.

Sunday, April 25, 2010

TGF ROYAL BATTLE Finale

Ok friends, here they are! The finalists for the battle! The voting will be for 24 hours. Good luck everyone! Vote only once ok? Thanks!


TGF ROYAL BATTLE FINALISTS
please vote in the poll on the right

THE TIMETRAVELERS

TEAM MACCK

THE DREAM TEAM

INTERNATIONAL INK

THE GLITTER SISTERS

TEAM HO

and here is one made by our fabulous DT team: Holaback Girls!

Happy Voting!