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!

The Greeting Farm November's Release BLOG HOP

 

The Greeting Farm October's Release BLOG HOP

The November 2025 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 HIP HOP HOORAY features a teen Anya and Ian who are ready to get this party started with the perfect dance vibe. Next, we have HAPPY SHOPPING featuring three adorable animals ready for a day out on the town visiting their local coffee shop and bakery. Lastly, we introduced SNUGGLE ANYA featuring a sweet girl bundled up and ready to spread warmth and hugs all around to her four furry friends. 

For my card I did a CAS one layer card where I stamped the animals and masked them.  Used a spaltter stencil blended with Distress Oxide inks to create the background.  Stamped the sentiment in black. The scene was die cut with a stitched wave border dye and matted with some patterned papper. 

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 November 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:

Crystal
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!

SNUGGLE ANYA: The Greeting Farm November Preview Day 3

Hello TGF Friends! 

Welcome back to the final day of The Greeting Farm’s November and 2025 previews! It’s hard to believe how quickly this year has flown by—filled with amazing releases and so many creative moments. And today, we’re ending on the sweetest note!

Introducing SNUGGLE ANYA—a heartwarming clear stamp featuring Anya in her cozy outfit, surrounded by her favorite stuffed animal friends. This set also includes three adorable sentiments that pair perfectly with her snuggly vibe.

For my card, I stamped Anya and colored her with Copic markers, then die cut her using a stitched circle border and layered her with a scalloped frame. I mounted the scene with foam adhesive onto patterned paper, which I die cut with a wavy edge and matted in soft pink cardstock. To finish it off, I colored the little stuffed bird, fussy cut it, and added it with foam adhesive for extra dimension.

Make sure to visit The Greeting Farm blog to see all the beautiful creations from our talented Design Team using SNUGGLE ANYA! And don’t forget—the full release goes live tomorrow! Celebrate with us during our short Blog Hop for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to the store!

Snuggly Hugs

HAPPY SHOPPING: The Greeting Farm November Preview Day 2

Hello TGF Friends! 

Welcome back to Day 2 of The Greeting Farm’s November release previews! This month we’re introducing three amazing new clear stamp sets, and we’re counting down to our Blog Hop on the 15th—where one lucky winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to the store!

Today’s spotlight is on the adorable HAPPY SHOPPING set! This collection is perfect for building a charming village scene filled with shopping fun, coffee breaks, and friendly greetings.

For my card, I started by stamping the buildings to create a cozy street backdrop. I added a cobblestone path and hand-drew a few trees to complete the setting. Each character was stamped, colored with Copic markers, and die cut before being popped onto the scene with foam adhesive for dimension. I also stamped and fussy cut the cheerful “HELLO” speech bubbles and added them with foam tape for a playful touch.

To finish it off, I framed the entire scene with a stitched border die and matted it for a polished look.

Be sure to visit The Greeting Farm blog to see all the beautiful creations from our talented Design Team using this set—and don’t forget to come back tomorrow for our final sneak peek of the year!! 

Hugs 

HIP HIP HOORAY: The Greeting Farm November Preview Day 1

 Hello TGF Friends! 

We’re wrapping up 2025 with a bang at The Greeting Farm—and November’s release is bringing the rhythm, the fun, and all the crafty joy! 

We’re launching three brand-new clear stamp sets this month, and today marks Day 1 of our previews. Don’t forget—our Blog Hop happens on the 15th, and one lucky winner will snag a $50 gift certificate to the store!

First up is the dynamic duo from the HIP HOP HOORAY set! These two are full of energy, dancing to the beat and bringing street-style flair to your cards.

For my project, I stamped and masked both characters, then blended a bold brick wall background using a stencil and Barn Door Distress Oxide Ink. I added a sidewalk in soft gray tones to ground the scene, then brought the duo to life with Copic markers. The sentiment was stamped in black ink to match the vibe.

To finish it off, I colored and die cut the boombox, popping it up with foam adhesive for extra dimension. The whole scene was framed with a deckled stitch die and matted on glittery black cardstock for that perfect urban sparkle.

Be sure to visit The Greeting Farm blog to see all the amazing creations from our talented Design Team using this set—and come back tomorrow for Day 2 of our sneak peeks!

XOXO

Need a Hug?

 Hello crafty friends! 

I’m back on The Greeting Farm blog today with a card that’s all kinds of cozy and cute. This little darling is one of the adorable Anyas from the ANYA REBOOT 2 set—a big bundle of joy that’s currently out of stock but can be requested through the Farmer’s Market. And that sentiment? It’s a sneak peek from an upcoming stamp set releasing next week… and it couldn’t be more perfect for this design!

This particular Anya is a reboot of the beloved Cuddle Anya—the stamp that first made me fall in love with The Greeting Farm. She holds a special place in my heart, so I wanted to create something that felt just as warm and comforting.

I went with a one-layer card to keep the focus on her sweet expression. I stamped and masked Anya, then brought in a splatter heart stencil and blended three shades of pink Distress Oxide inks. A few spritzes of Mica Distress Oxide spray added some shimmer. Once unmasked, I colored her with Copic markers to bring her to life.

To finish it off, I stamped the sentiment in brown ink, die cut the scene with a stitched border, and layered it over a coordinating patterned paper. A few enamel dots in the corners added the final touch. 

Thanks so much for stopping by today—I hope this card brings a little hug to your heart 💗 

Have a wonderful day!