Birthday Wishes

 Happy June, Crafty Friends!

I can’t believe how quickly this year is flying by — summer is almost here! Today I’m on the TGF Blog sharing a sweet and festive birthday card featuring one of the Anyas from the brand‑new BIG BIRTHDAY stamp set. This kit is packed with the cutest birthday images, sentiments, and accessories, and I hope you were able to snag it during the pre‑order. If not, there are still a few sets left in the shop!

Card Details:  

I started by stamping this adorable Anya and coloring her with Copic markers. Once she was ready, I masked her off and used a splash stencil with Distress Oxide inks to create a soft, playful background. The sentiment — also from the BIG BIRTHDAY set — was stamped in black ink to keep it bold and clean.

To bring extra movement and color to the design, I die cut a handful of butterflies and ink blended them in coordinating Distress Oxide shades. Each one was added with foam adhesive for dimension, fluttering around Anya like a burst of birthday joy. To finish the card, I framed the entire scene with a sparkly pink border for that perfect celebratory touch.

I’ll see you next week for our June previews — you won’t want to miss them!

Thank you so much for stopping by today.

Hugs!

Mermaid Fun

 Hello Crafty Friends!

I couldn’t let the month of May swim by without sharing one more mermaid creation! Today I’m on the TGF Blog featuring a super fun underwater card using the MERMAID FUN stamp set. These little characters are such a joy to color — every tiny scene comes to life so easily.

Card Details:  

To build the ocean backgrounds, I ink blended Distress Oxide Inks and added Mica sprays and water for that soft, shimmery sea texture. Once everything was dry, I used a window‑style cover die to create four little panels, giving each mermaid and sea creature their own mini underwater world.

I cut the same panel again from white cardstock to frame the scenes and add crisp contrast. All the images were stamped, colored with Copic markers, and die cut before being popped onto the backgrounds with foam adhesive for dimension. Each section has its own tiny sentiment, and to finish everything off, I sprinkled clear enamel drops throughout to mimic bubbles.

Thank you so much for stopping by today — wishing you a magical, mermaid‑filled end to May!

XOXO

The Greeting Farm --- May Release and a new 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.  

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)

For this challenge I used this new adorable Mermaid Anya.  I created the background with this bubble cover die and added on top of a gradient blue paper.  

Mermaid Anya was colored with Copic markers, die cut and added to the background with foam adhesive.  The sentiment was stamped seperately and die cut with a oval die. 

Finished the card with some bright blue enamel dots. 

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! 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.

SUGAR & SMILES: The Greeting Farm May Preview Day 3

 Hello TGF Friends!

Welcome back to the final day of May’s previews from The Greeting Farm! We’re wrapping up this month with the sweetest set — quite literally.

Introducing: SUGAR & SMILES

Today I’m sharing a delicious little bakery scene featuring the adorable Sugar & Smiles set. This collection includes two cute Anyas and tons of accessories, perfect for building a cozy shop full of treats, pastries, and happy vibes.

Card Details:

• I began by creating the background using the Build A Café digital set. I arranged the message board, counter, and register, then printed the scene onto Xpress It paper. I stamped the display case directly onto the background to complete the bakery setup.
• All other images were stamped, colored with Copic markers and die cut. All were added to the bakery scene with foam adhesive.
• The sentiment was stamped in black ink in the printed massage board.
• To finish, the panel was die cut with a stitched border and adhered toa patterned paper for a fun pop of color.

Be sure to visit the rest of the The Greeting Farm blog for even more amazing DT creations using this sweet new set! And don’t forget to stop by tomorrow for the full release and the reveal of our brand new TGF challenge.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs!

MERMAID ANYA 3: The Greeting Farm May Preview Day 2

 Hello TGF Friends! 

Welcome back to our 2nd day of The Greeting Farm May’s previews! 

This month, we’re introducing three new clear stamp sets that will be available on the 15th at 12am EST.

Today, we’re diving straight into underwater magic with…

Introducing: MERMAID ANYA 3

Today’s preview is all about pure ocean beauty! This adorable set features our lovely Mermaid Anya surrounded by her underwater friends — the perfect addition to your Mer‑May crafting.

Card Details:

• The mermaid, a couple of the fishes and the sentiment were stamped onto cardstock. 
• The panel was then die-cut with a frayed stitched border and layered over a beach themed patterned paper.
• All images were colored with Copic markers.
• One of the fish, Oister and starfish were stamped separately, die cut and added with foam adhesive for extra dimension.
• To finish the card, I added water enamel drops throughout the card  for that perfect underwater sparkle.

Be sure to swim over to The Greeting Farm Blog to see all the gorgeous creations from our Design Team using this set!

And don’t forget — tomorrow is our last day of sneak peeks!

XOXO

AMELIA'S GARDEN: The Greeting Farm May Preview Day 1

 Happy Tuesday, Farmers!

We’re kicking off Day 1 of Previews for the May 2026 Release, and we’re starting with something extra cute for all the green thumbs out there!

This month, we’re introducing three new clear stamp sets that will be available on the 15th at 12am EST.

Introducing… AMELIA’S GARDEN!

These darling little bunnies are ready to plant joy—and today’s slimline card captures all three of them happily tending to their garden beds. From watering cans to fresh veggies to blooming florals, this set is bursting with springtime charm.

Card Details

• The background panel was die‑cut using a flourish slimline border and softly ink‑blended with Distress Oxide inks for a warm, sunny glow.
• All images were stamped directly onto the panel to build a seamless garden scene 
• The entire scene was colored with Copic markers.  
• The sentiment “Plant Joy” was stamped, die cut with a banner die and added with foam adhesive for extra dimension.

Join Our Monthly Challenge! 

We’re hosting monthly challenges over in the TGF Fan Page Facebook Group! Each challenge runs from the 15th of the month through the 14th of the next, giving you plenty of time to create something magical for a chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate to The Greeting Farm Store. Be sure to stop by on the 15th to see what the May theme will be!

Don’t forget to visit The Greeting Farm Blog to see the rest of the Design Team’s green‑thumb creations using this adorable new set. And of course—come back tomorrow for Day 2 of our sneak peeks!

Hugs!

Swimming By To Say Hello!

 

Hello Crafty Friends! 

It’s May, and you know what that means… MerMay is officially here! As a huge mermaid fan, this month always inspires me to pull out some of my favorite fin‑tastic sets from The Greeting Farm. Today I’m on the TGF Blog sharing a sweet underwater card featuring one of the adorable mermaids from the MERMAIDS GALORE set. (This stamp set is currently not in the store, but can be requested for a future Farmers Market using the Contact Page on the store site- HERE) 

Card details: 

• For the background I used a swirl-dot embossing folder to create a bubbly ocean texture, then added some ink blending with Distress Ink Oxides.  
• I cut it with a stitched wavy border die and layered it over a coordinating patterned paper.
• The sentiemt was staped in black. 

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• I stamped and colored  all the images with Copic markers. Die cut them and added them to the background with foam adhesive.. 
• To finish the card I added some coordinating enamel dots.   

Thanks so much for stopping by today — wishing you a magical and marvelous MerMay!

Hugs!