The Greeting Farm --- January Release BLOG HOP

 

The January 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 HI KITTY features several adorable kittens ready to add a touch of whimsy and charm to any celebration. Next, we have ARTSY KIDS with a boy and girl ready to create the perfect masterpiece. Lastly, we have HELLO ANYA which is the ideal set for friendly hellos, thinking of you cards, and happy mail all year long.

For my card I used both the Hello Anya and Hi Kitty sets.  Layered different papers and stamped the images and colored them with Copic markers.  I fussy cut the cat and the letters, arranged them around the animals.  Sentiment was stamped and die cut with a banner die.  

To celebrate this release we are having a short BLOG HOP! One lucky fan will win a $50.00 Gift Certificate to The Greeting Farm Store!! You have until January 18th 12pm CST/1pm EST to leave your comments on each Designer's Blog. Then head back to The Greeting Farm Blog to let us know you completed the hop. **Remember to qualify for the prize you MUST leave a comment on each Designer's Blog AND The Greeting Farm Blog letting us know you completed the hop.

NOTE: Comments on The Greeting Farm Blog are admin approved so it may take a day for your comment to be visible. Please only comment once, and use the same name on all the blogs when leaving a comment. Do not pick the Anonymous option (otherwise we won't be able to verify that it's you). We will announce the random winner later in the week on the Blog and in our Facebook Group: The Greeting Farm Fan Page.

TGF Design Team:

Cynthia
Elisabete

This is a short hop, and definitely worth playing along! If you want to grab your favorites now, you can purchase the new stamps HERE. We will have more cards featuring the New Release from our Design Team Leaders starting on the 17th so be sure to stop by The Greeting Farm Blog to see more inspiration.

Happy Hopping!

HELLO ANYA: The Greeting Farm January Preview Day 3

 Hello TGF Friends! 

Welcome back to The Greeting Farm final day of January’s previews! 

Today we introduce the adorable HELLO ANYA.  She is so cute with her little dog to come and check on you with two beatuful sentiments. 

To create my card:

• I started by stamping the two main images into Xpress It Copic paper. I colored them with Copic markers.  I cut the scene with a postage die and did the outsude in a pink cardstock. 

• The pot of flowers was stamped in different paper, colored and fussy cut. I added it to the scene with foam adhesive. 

• The sentiment was stamped in black ink. 

• To finish, I added the entire scene onto a coordinating patterned paper. 

Make sure to visit all the other blogs for some amazing creations! 

The release is tomorrow, come and celebrate with us with a short blog hop for a chance to win  a $50 gift certificate to the store!! 

XOXO

ARTSY KIDS: The Greeting Farm January Preview Day 2

 🎨 Hello Crafty Friends!  

Welcome back to Day 2 of The Greeting Farm’s January Previews! We’re thrilled to be introducing three AMAZING new clear stamp sets this month — and don’t forget, our Blog Hop is happening on the 15th! One lucky winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to the store!

Today’s spotlight is on the adorable new set: ARTSY KIDS 

This set is bursting with creative energy and packed with fun art accessories — perfect for crafting your very own masterpiece!

 To create my card:

• I stamped all three main images onto Xpress It Copic paper and colored them with Copic markers.
• The scene was trimmed using a wavy stitched die for a playful touch.
• I stamped the art accessories on separate papers, colored them, and fussy cut each one. They were added to the scene with foam adhesive for dimension.
• The sentiment was stamped in black ink.
• To finish, I mounted the entire scene onto a colorful patterned paper to tie it all together.

Be sure to visit the TGF Blog to see the gorgeous creations from our Design Team using this set — and come back tomorrow for the final day of sneak peeks!

Crafty hugs

HI KITTY: The Greeting Farm January Preview Day 1

Hello Crafty Friends!  

I’m so excited to kick off Day 1 of our 2025 TGF Previews! This month, we’re introducing three AMAZING new clear stamp sets — and trust me, you’re going to love them! Don’t forget, our Blog Hop is happening on the 15th, and one lucky winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to the store!

Today’s spotlight is on the HI KITTY stamp set — a purr-fectly adorable collection featuring six playful kitties, each celebrating something special. 

To create my card:

• I started with a dreamy background using several shades of Distress Oxide sprays. I misted Heavy Distress cardstock with water, then layered the inks until I got the look I wanted. Once dry, it gave a soft, watercolor-like effect.
• I used a slimline die to cut out the window panels and reassembled them with a teal cardstock outline for a pop of contrast.
• Each kitty was stamped, colored with Copic markers, and die cut using my Scan & Cut.
• Sentiments were stamped and trimmed with various banner dies, then everything was adhered with foam tape for dimension.
• To finish, I sprinkled enamel dots throughout the panels for a festive touch.

This design would make a perfect birthday card — just add a birthday sentiment and you’re set!

Be sure to visit the TGF Blog to see all the gorgeous creations from our Design Team using this set. And don’t forget to come back tomorrow for Day 2 of our sneak peeks!

Sending crafty hugs 

Birthday card from the furry babies

 Happy New Year, crafty friends!  

I hope you all had a joyful holiday season filled with love, laughter, and maybe a little creative time too. It feels great to be back, and I’m so excited for all the new goodies coming our way this year at The Greeting Farm. I can’t wait to see what fun adventures await our beloved Anya!

To kick off the year, I’m sharing the birthday card I made for my husband — and it’s extra special because it’s from our furry babies! We have three cats and two tiny toy fox terriers, so I thought it would be fun to use the Birthday Dogs and Birthday Cats stamp sets to represent our little crew. (these two sets are out of stock right now but can be requested at The Farmers Market)

I stamped the images, colored them with Copic markers, and fussy cut each one. For the dog stamp, I kept just the two smaller pups to match our terriers. The background was created using a confetti stencil, with the bottom portion masked off. I blended a mix of Distress Oxide inks to give it a festive, colorful vibe.

To finish it off:

• I trimmed the panel and layered it over a coordinating scalloped die-cut paper.
• The sentiment was stamped in crisp black ink.
• I popped up the images with foam adhesive for dimension.
• The whole panel was mounted onto glittery cardstock for extra sparkle.
• A few enamel dots in the corners added the final touch.

Here’s to a year full of creativity, inspiration, and handmade happiness! Wishing you all the best in 2026 

Gift Wrap Anya Digital Set

Hello friends!

The Greeting Farm has released a delightful new digital stamp set just in time for the holidays—say hello to Gift Wrap Anya! She’s in full festive mode, surrounded by wrapping paper, scissors, tags, and of course, a cozy cup of hot chocolate and cookies. This set is packed with charming images that let you build the perfect Christmas wrapping scene.

For my card, I colored all the elements with Copic markers.  I mounted the scene onto patterned paper, die cut with a wavy edge, and added a green foil mat for that extra sparkle. It’s a cozy, cheerful design that captures the joy of gift-giving.

Be sure to check out the other beautiful creations from our talented Design Team—they’ve wrapped up some serious inspiration!

Happy wrapping and warm wishes, 

XOXO, Elisabete

Annual Christmas Ornament

Hello TGF friends!

Can you believe we’re nearing the end of the year? It’s flying by—and that means it’s time for one of my favorite traditions: my annual The Greeting Farm Christmas ornament featuring the adorable HOLIDAY ANYA 13!

Every year, I create a handmade ornament to add to our tree, and this year’s design feels extra festive. I stamped Anya with her sweet penguin pal and a cheerful little tree, then colored the scene with Copic markers. I die-cut the image into a circle and layered it with scalloped dies before mounting it onto a scalloped acrylic ornament. 

The sentiment, from the Miss Cheeky Christmas set, was die-cut with a banner and tucked neatly at the bottom. To add sparkle, I brushed glitter onto Anya’s headband and coat collar, sprinkled enamel dots around the ornament, and tied it all together with a ribbon for hanging.

As always, I date the back—it’s such a special way to mark each year and watch our tree grow with handmade memories.

Wishing you all a joyful start to the holiday season and a very Happy Thanksgiving!