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!

It's For You!

Hello crafty friends!

Today I’m over on The Greeting Farm blog sharing a sweet birthday/thinking‑of‑you card featuring one of the adorable Anyas from the Anya Reboot 2 set. I just love her cute little pose holding the cupcakes and that tiny butterfly in her hair — she feels so cheerful and ready to brighten someone’s day! (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) 

 For my card: 

• I created the background using a retro grid‑style die and cut it from a peach gradient paper for a fun pop of color.
• To make it stand out, I layered the panel over black glitter cardstock for bold contrast.
• Anya was stamped, colored with Copic markers, and cut out using my Scan & Cut.

• The sentiment “It’s For You!”, from the same set,  was stamped in black embossing powder and added on a banner for a clean, crisp look.
• Everything was adhered with foam tape for dimension, and I finished the card with a few coordinating enamel dots.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

Hugs!

The Greeting Farm --- April Release and a new challenge

 

The April 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 SMARTY PANTS features a charming lineup of book loving critters, and captures the cozy, playful side of learning. Next, we showcased a delightful picnic-themed set called FINE DAY ANYA, with our adorable Anya wearing a wide-brimmed sun hat enjoying a picnic basket full of goodies. Lastly, we introduced DON'T FROGET, a set with cute, whimsical frog illustrations paired with sweet, punny sentiments.  

Instead of a blog hop every month, 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. You guys have asked for more challenges so we are giving you one every month! The challenges will 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 March's WINNER!

Our April 2026 Challenge is: RULE OF THREE
(use 3 specific elements on your card like 3 images, 3 patterned papers, or 3 embellishments, etc.)

For the release and challenge I created a slimline card with the Don't Froget set.  

3 windows

3 frogs 

3 butterflies

3 enamel dots in each window

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 16th so be sure to stop by The Greeting Farm Blog to see more inspiration.

DON'T FROGET: The Greeting Farm April Preview Day 3

 Hello TGF Friends! 

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

Today we introduce the adorable  DON'T FROGET.  How cute are these little frogs hopping around.

 

For my card:

• I started by creating the outdoor scene using a landscape die.  Each element was ink blended with Distress Ink Oxides. 
• All the frogs were colored with Copic merkers, and die cut with my Scan & Cut.  All images were added to the outdoor scene with foam adhesive. 
• The sentiment was added to the scene and for a final touch I added glitter to some of the flowers.  

Be sure to visit the rest of the Design Team blogs for even more amazing creations using this sweet new set! And don’t forget to stop by tomorrow for the full release and the unveiling of the brand new monthly TGF challenge.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs!

FINE DAY ANYA: The Greeting Farm April Preview Day 2

Hello TGF Friends! 

Welcome back to our 2nd day of The Greeting Farm April’s previews! This month we are introducing 3 new AMAZING  clear stamp sets. 

Today we introduce the charming FINE DAY ANYA.  She is ready for a picning day with her little friends. 

For my card:

• I started by stamping Anya and the basket into Copic paper.  
• I cut the scene with a wavy stitched border die. 
• I colored by hand the picnic blanket, and the entire outdoor scene. 
• All were colored with Copic markers.  

The smaller animals and accessories were stamped and colored in a separate paper.  All were die cut and added to the scene with foam adhesive 

Head over to TGF blog to see all the beautiful creations from our DT members using this set!  Come back tomorrow for the final day of sneak peaks!  

Hugs

SMARTY PANTS: The Greeting Farm April Preview Day 1

 Hello TGF Friends! 

Welcome to another fabulous release at The Greeting Farm!!  This month we’re excited to introduce three AMAZING new clear stamp sets — and today kicks off Day 1 of our April previews!

Say hello to the adorable SMARTY PANTS set! These studious little cuties are busy reading, learning, and getting all their work done. They’re absolutely perfect for school‑themed cards, encouragement notes, or anything that needs a dash of nerdy charm.  

For my card:

• I printed the office elements from the digital set Build A Living Room on copic paper and all was colored with Copic markers. 
• I used a stitched border die to cut the background,
• All the main images were colored with Copic markers, die cut and added to scene with foam adhesive.  
• I finished the card by adding  some enamel dots to one of the corners. 

As you remember we are now 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 the April challenge is! 

Head over to TGF blog to see all the beautiful creations from our DT members using this set!  Come back on Monday for the second day of sneak peaks!  

Hugs

Teen Boy Birthday Card

Hello friends!

I’m back on The Greeting Farm blog today sharing a fun teen boy birthday card featuring the awesome HAPPY BIRTHDAY sentiment set paired with Ian from the LIKE LIKE YOU 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) . I created this card for my nephew’s 14th birthday, and I just love how perfectly these two sets work together for any teenager’s celebration.

To create my card:

• I started with the background by stamping Happy Birthday in red ink.

• Then I used a splatter stencil to create a cool background.
• I die cut the background panel with a stitched border die.
• Ian was stamped, colored with Copic markers and die cut.
• It was added to the background with foam adhesive.
• I die cut his age to personalize the card. 
• Finished the card by adding enamel dots and adding the whole thing to a red cardstock.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Wishing you a wonderful day. 

Happy Easter

 Hello crafty friends!

I’m stopping by the TGF blog today with a bright and happy Easter card to share. I used the adorable HAPPY EASTER ANYA digital set to create this sweet little spring scene filled with colorful tulips and tiny chicks.

To put my card together, I arranged all the digital elements in a Word document until everything looked just right. I printed the scene on Copic-friendly paper and colored it with Copic markers.

 After that, I used a frayed stitched border die to cut the panel and layered it over a fun, pastel-patterned background. For a pop of extra color, I added a few matching enamel dots in the top corners.

Such a simple card to make—and so much fun too!

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

Wishing you all a joyful and blessed Easter!

The Greeting Farm --- March Release and a new challenge

 

The March 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 BE CAPPY features five relaxed and playful capybaras enjoying life in the cutest ways. Next, we showcased BOOKISH KIDS, a set celebrating the joy of learning and perfect for classroom-themed cards, teacher gifts, and encouragement projects. Lastly, we have CAT MOM ANYA, a set that brings warmth, cuteness, and a little bit of purr-sonality to every project. 

For my card I used the cute little capybara in his floaty.  I created the beach scene with stencils and distress ink Oxides.  I cut is a frayed stitched die.  The capy was colored with Copics and fussy cut.  It was then added to the beach scene.  All was matted with a fun patterened paper.  Lots of greens were used for this challenge.  

Instead of a blog hop every month, 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. You guys have asked for more challenges so we are giving you one every month! The challenges will 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.

Our March 2026 Challenge is: USE SOME GREEN.

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.)

Check out the AMAZING cards from our Design Time featuring the new products! Please leave them some love!

TGF Design Team:

Cynthia

Elisabete

Heather

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 16th so be sure to stop by The Greeting Farm Blog to see more inspiration.

Happy Creating!

CATMOM ANYA: The Greeting Farm March Preview Day 3

 Hello Crafty friends! 

Welcome back to our last day of The Greeting Farm March’s previews!

This month we are introducing 3 new AMAZING  clear stamp sets.  Instead of a blog hop, we’re hosting monthly TGF Challenges inside The Greeting Farm Fan Page Facebook Group. Each challenge runs from the 15th to the 14th of the following month, giving you plenty of time to play along for a chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate to The Greeting Farm Store. Be sure to join us on the 15th to see the new challenge for March. 

Today we introduce the adorable set : CATMOM ANYA. I love this set as it is totally me and my three cats! Such a fun set for a cat lover!! 

 To create my card:

• I started by stamping the main images into Xpress It Copic paper. I colored them with Copic markers and die cut with my Scan & Cut. 
• The living room background was created with the TGF digi set Build A Living Room  for the rug and Build A  Bedroom for the window.   Colored with Copic markers.   I cut the scene with a stitched border die and distressed the edges. 
• I added all the images to the background scene with foam adhesive. 
• The sentiment was stamped in black ink. 

Be sure to visit the rest of the Design Team blogs for even more amazing creations using this sweet new set! And don’t forget to stop by on the 15th for the full release and the unveiling of the brand new monthly TGF challenge.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs!

BOOKISH KIDS: The Greeting Farm March Preview Day 2

Hello Crafty friends! 

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

This month we are introducing 3 new AMAZING  clear stamp sets.  Instead of a blog hop, we’re hosting monthly TGF Challenges inside The Greeting Farm Fan Page Facebook Group. Each challenge runs from the 15th to the 14th of the following month, giving you plenty of time to play along for a chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate to The Greeting Farm Store. Be sure to join us on the 15th to see the new challenge for March. 

Today we introduce the adorable set : BOOKISH KIDS.  Lots of fun school accessories to create a cute scene. 

To create my card:

• I started by stamping the kids into Xpress It Copic paper. I colored them with Copic markers. The background was ink bleneded with Distress Oxides ink.   I cut the scene with a stitched border die. 

• All the school accessories were all stamped in different paper, colored and fussy cut. I added those to the scene with foam adhesive. 

• The sentiment was stamped in black ink. 

• To finish, I added the entire scene onto a fun colorful patterned paper and added some fun enamel dots in the top corners. 

Head over to TGF blog to see all the beautiful creations from our DT members using this set!  Come back tomorrow for the final day of sneak peaks!  

Hugs

BE CAPPY: The Greeting Farm March Preview Day 1

 Hello Crafty Friends!  

I’m so excited to kick off  Day 1 of March TGF Previews! This month, we’re introducing three AMAZING new clear stamp sets — and trust me, you’re going to love them!

As you remember 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 the March challenge is! 

Today’s spotlight is on the BE CAPPY stamp set — an irresistibly cute collection featuring five cheerful capybaras and lots of fun little accessories to dress up your scenes.

To create my card:

• I started by using a window die to cut out four panels, giving each capybara its own little moment to shine.
• I colored each panel by ink blending  different shades of Distress Oxide inks to create the grass and sky. I misted the cardstock with water to get a bubble effect and sprayed some Distress Spritz for a little shimmer.  
• Each cappy was stamped, colored with Copic markers, and die cut using my Scan & Cut.  I popped them onto the panels with foam adhesive for dimension.
• A couple of the sentiments were stamped directly onto the background panels to tie everything together.
• To finish, I sprinkled in some of the tiny accessories from the set — the perfect little details to complete each mini scene.

This set is pure joy to create with, and these happy little capybaras just make me smile.

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 

Just For You

 Hello! 

I'm back on The Greeting Farm blog with a colorful creation using the adorable HUNNY BUNNY set.  I love these little cuties!   

To create my card:

• I started with the background using several shades of Distress Oxide sprays to create a rainbow. I ink blended the colors in a diagonal pattern using a piece of paper. I misted the cardstock with water to get a bubble effect and sprayed some Distress Spritz for a little shimmer. 
• I used a stitched frame die to cut out the background and added it to a white cardstock for some contrast. 

• Each image was stamped, colored with Copic markers, and die cut using my Scan & Cut.
• The Just For You sentiment was stamped, die cut it with a banner die and added to the background with foam adhesive. 
• Both bunnies were added with foam adhesive for some dimension. 
• I added a few enamel dots in the corner finish the card. 

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

Boy's Birthday Card

Hello crafty friends!

Today I’m on The Greeting Farm blog sharing a birthday card I created for my daughter’s friend. This little gamer boy has become my absolute go‑to image for boy cards — I just love this set! He’s from the GAMER COUPLE stamp set, and I paired him with one of the adorable kitties from HEHE KITTIES since he loves (and owns!) cats. (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) 

It was the perfect combo for a personalized birthday card.

To create my card:

• I started with the 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.
• I used a stitched frame die to cut out the background and added it to a yellow cardstock for some contrast. 

• Each image was stamped, colored with Copic markers, and die cut using my Scan & Cut.
• The big Happy birthday sentiment was die cut and added to the background. 
• All images were added with foam adhesive for some dimension. 

    

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

Hugs!