Tuesday, September 27, 2011

"SLEIGHBELLS RING...are YOU listenin'?"

Hello, Farm Friends!  It's hard to believe that in a few short months, we'll be twirling into Thanksgiving, caroling into Christmas, and putting some HEART in the HOLIDAYS!   While we don't want to rush any of the magical times ahead , we know that it takes time and energy to get a head start on those Holiday cards!


 


Today marks day one of a FIVE-day PREVIEW EVENT at The Greeting Farm, and we are thrilled to bring you our first sneak peek at a new CLEAR stamp set, simply titled "CLEAR CHRISTMAS!"  Before we get to previews, we have a SUPER special October Guest Designer to announce today!  Please welcome the amazingly sweet and talented LORI CRAIG  to our TGF family this month!   Lori's blog, "Make a Difference" is inspiring and from the heart, you'll definitely want to visit and we are over the moon that she is joining us this month. WELCOME. LORI!


 


So without further ado, here is my off-the-page project for today.....a CHRISTMAS BON-BON.


 


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I've used Kraft wrapping paper to begin with, and stamped it all over with some of the snowflakes from today's new set. Unfortunately, it hasn't shown up too well in the photo. It was meant to be subtle, but not invisible! I've then decorated my project with more TGF stamps , and Echo Park christmas paper, that i have diecut using various shapes. I think my color combo will suit my Christmas lunch celebrations perfectly. I have only used four stamps from the Christmas set. There are way more in it, and i have already made a card too that i will save for another day.


 


Well, does that get you in the spirit, even though it's a little early?  We hope so!  Don't forget to check out the TGF BLOG today for MORE samples from the entire DT and a chance to WIN this set before it's released!  What's more?  We have a HUGE announcement coming on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1st during our RELEASE day post and you will NOT want to miss this one...promise!  Not only do we have a new release coming, a new Challenge Team coming October 1st...we have ONE more exciting announcement and it might just be our best one YET!  Thanks for stopping by today...I will definitely be back with more very soon!


 


Have a happy day,


 


Tracey.



19 comments:

  1. So nice project! Thanks for sharing :)

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  2. I love this project & all of the detailing. The stars are subtle, but they are visible! :) It looks very festive.

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  3. Oh, Tracey, this is GORGEOUS! LOVE the traditional Christmas colours, the kraft paper, and that beautiful red ribbon!

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  4. I got a kick out of this project...cute! Carol M in TX/carolswingster77@aol.com

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  5. Gorgeous project! Love this idea.

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  6. I love it, this really looks amazing! I can spot some of the snowflakes here and there ;-) The naughty/nice label is so cute, and I love how you combined the red ribbon with the twine!

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  7. Super cute, Tracy! Love the little naughty/nice tag. It's the little things that make the packaging pop, like the border punched edges. Awesome. Thanks for sharing your talent!

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  8. I love that shaker , full of candy :) and the trim around the edges and the tag is perfect for the top. I see some of the snowflakes and it just adds to the touch of the shaker. I love the big red bow. It is just festive for that. Thank you for sharing hugs Cathy

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  9. Fantastic project!!! These would make great teacher gifts!

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  10. Such a DARLING treat holder, my goodness! I love the fancy ends, too- awesome use of the new stamps, Tracey! <3

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  11. WOW WOW WOW Tracey. Love your project. Whoever gets this is going to love it!!!

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  12. What a fun project! And the scallops on the edges really take it to the next level. Great job!

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  13. Tracey, i love your "cracker/shaker" idea. We use those every Christmas and have so much fun...this is something i'd love to make. Thanks!

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  14. Love the Christmas cracker, and the colors. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  15. What a fabulous idea Tracey, I love the cracker you made and all the embellies on it...so cool!

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  16. Great crackers- love the edging!

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  17. Such an awesome idea. Thanks for the inspiration. I love the naughty/nice tag, so cute!

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