MONSTER HUGS: The Greeting Farm February Preview Day 1

 Happy Wednesday, Farmers!

We’re kicking off  Day 1 of Previews for The Greeting Farm February 2026 Release, and we’re starting with something adorably monstrous! This month, we’re introducing three new clear stamp sets that will be available on the 15th at 12am EST.

We’re also shaking things up with our monthly prize format! Instead of a blog hop, we’ll now be hosting monthly challenges over in The Greeting Farm Fan Page Facebook Group. Each challenge will run 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 our first challenge of the year will be!

Introducing… MONSTER HUGS!

These sweet little monsters are ready to bring smiles, giggles, and—of course—BIG monster hugs! Today’s card features three of these cuties all dressed up and ready to leap off the card with love.

Card Details:

• I created the background using a bubble stencil blended with soft pinks, greens, and browns of Distress Oxide Ink. 
• The panel was then die-cut with a stitched border and layered over a soft green card base.
• The sentiment “BIG Monster HUGS” was stamped in brown ink to coordinate with the color palette.
• Each monster was colored with Copic markers, die cut using my Scan & Cut, and popped up on foam adhesive for extra dimension.
• To finish the card, I added a few pastel enamel dots in the corner plus tiny stamped sparkles and hearts from the set. 

Be sure to visit The Greeting Farm blog to see the rest of the Design Team’s monster sized cuteness using this new set! And don’t forget—tomorrow we’ll be back with Day 2 of our sneak peeks.

Hugs!

Fun Is Where You Are - Valentine's Card

 It’s February and love is definitely in the air! I’m back on The Greeting Farm blog today with a sweet Valentine’s card featuring the adorable couple from the Forever With You stamp set.

To create the background, I used a splatter heart stencil and blended several shades of red and pink Distress Oxide inks. While the stencil was still in place, I added a light mist of Mica Distress Oxide spray for a soft shimmer that catches the light beautifully. Once everything dried, I trimmed the panel with a stitched border die.

The couple and their cute little cat were stamped, colored with Copic markers, and cut out using my Scan & Cut. I stamped the sentiment in black ink and adhered the characters with foam adhesive for dimension. The entire scene was then layered onto coordinating patterned paper—also popped up with foam adhesive for extra depth.  A few enamel dots in the corner finish the card with a playful touch.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Wishing you a wonderful and love‑filled day!

There's No Day Like a Snow Day

Hello TGF Friends! 

I hope everyone made it through that monstrous snowstorm—we’re now braving subzero temps, and it’s definitely brrr-worthy! While I’m not a fan of the cold, I do love seeing the neighborhood kids enjoying their snow days. Inspired by their joy, I created this week’s card using the adorable SNOW DAY stamp set from The Greeting Farm!

These playful penguins are having the time of their lives skiing, snowboarding, and tubing through a snowy wonderland. I brought the scene to life with a slimline layout and soft blended layers of Distress Oxide inks to create the sky, mountains, and frosty hills.

Card Details:

• I used a slimline die to cut the main panel and stitched outline.
• Each penguin, tree, and house was stamped, colored with Copic markers, and die cut using my Scan & Cut.
• Everything was added to the scene with foam adhesive for dimension.
• The sentiment was stamped in black at the bottom, and I finished the sky with scattered snowflakes for a magical touch.

Thanks so much for stopping by—stay safe, stay warm, and keep crafting through the chill! ⛄

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