Wednesday, July 1, 2009

FLYIN WITH THE FARM BLOG HOP - WELCOME!!!

The blog hop officially starts today at 9:00 AM CST!
WELCOME to our FIRST EVER "Flyin' with the Farm" BLOG HOP!

We are super excited to be debuting FOUR NEW RELEASES and there are plenty of opportunities to WIN them, too! If you are just starting out on my blog, be sure to head on over to The Greeting Farm's blog to begin this fun Blog Hop! If you are already in on all the fun, then thanks for coming over from Sparkle's blog!


This new little hottie is Edward. Isn't he just the cutest thing? I have to admit I haven't yet read the Twilight series (though I loved vampire stories when I was a teen)but my daughter and her friends are totally smitten. Therefor, I consulted my daughter extensively while making these projects, thanks for all your help Lindsey-pie! Edward was so inspiring that I made a gift set that I thought would be fun for my daughter to give to her friends.

First up is a book mark (are those shirt-tails sticking out adorable or what?)made from the corner of a used envelope. I just cut off the corner, layered on some cardstock and ribbons and had a quick, easy gift for someone who loves to read. Restraining myself from using pop-dots was difficult but I tried to keep the bow, etc., flat so the book wouldn't be damaged when closed.

When I was digging through my punches I found the apple which was just the perfect size. It may be too tiny to read but inside the apple is a team Edward sign. I have no clue what that means but Lindsey assured me it was cool.


Next, I made a little gift box using the PIZZA BOX TUTORIAL from SCS. The only thing I did differently was to cut out an apple shape on the front and put some acetate behind it. We will probably fill it with those little chocolate hearts.

I put a magnet on the back of the "I heart Edward" oval so they could put it on their locker or fridge.



And finally, a card. Edward's awesome locks are peeking out of the torn heart. Since I didn't read the book I can't say for certain, but doesn't someone always get their heart broken in a love story?

Inside, Edward is stalked by a shadowy figure but he is just too stinkin cute to be eaten!





We have a ton of fun ways that you can WIN these stamps, including a WORD SCRAMBLE for you! Once you've completed today's hop, you will have all the letters you need to de-scramble and spell out a VERY important word ;) Once you know the answer, please email Jessica at yeahshestamps@gmail.com to let her know you've completed the blog hop and ONE lucky winner will be randomly selected to win Butterfly Wishes, her brand new stamp set with The Greeting Farm!

My clue for you today is the letter: Y

In addition, I am thrilled to be one of the FOUR NEW SUMMER GARDENERS. We all have some "candy" for you, so be sure to make it all the way to the end of today's event!
I will be giving away the new SOCCER IAN DIGI STAMP and you are going to LOVE him. Just leave a comment on my blog by midnight tonight and a winner will be chosen at random.

I hope you enjoy today's release party and have a splendid day "Flyin' with the Farm!" Releases are on sale now at The Greeting Farm's website. In addition, be sure to stop by the CLUB ANYA blog today as they have a surprise for you too! There's a new ALL-STAR in town and you WON'T want to miss him!

For now, your next stop is Jessica's blog. See you there and thanks for being a part of this fun event!

KIM

PROJECT STUFF
STAMPS - The Greeting Farm, Edward
SU, baroque motifs, wolf set?
Scrappy Cat
Paper - The Digi Chick, Guilty Pleasure

97 comments:

Cheryl Walker said...

OMGosh these are toooo sweet!!! you did an Awesome job with Edward!!! He is tooo cute!!! Love your projects tooo!!!!

Have a wonderful day!

Hugs,
cheryl

Tammy said...

What a fantastic stamp. I love all the cute projects you've done.
Great Job!

Jessica Diedrich said...

This is AWESOME, Kim, OMG-I am such a Twilight fan I have to make sure my girlfriends come over to your blog to see this today-this is WONDERFUL!!!! CONGRATS on your first day as a Gardener! You rock!

crafty amy said...

OH MY GOSH!!!! You have b;lown me away this is an incredible set! (You have to read the books by the way but I would avoid the film :D ) That book mark is a brilliant idea for a used envelope I will never throw one away again and the pizza box with magnet is very sweet and then the card melted my heart I am not sure if I can hop on I might just have to stay and admire for a while :)

X Amy X

Sandra MacLean said...

Oh my gosh!! How totally awesome is this Kim!?! Team Edward all the way baby!! :D

Tracey said...

WOW! These are gorgeous projects!!

Jenny said...

Oh Wow!! These are absolutely stunning!! I love all the projects!! Using an old envelope corner is an awesome idea for those bookmarks!
Jenny

Callie said...

Gorgeous gift set Kim! I haven't read the twilights yet either but I'm dying to see what all the hulabaloo is about. I'm sure that your daughter's friends will just love the set. And congrats on your Summer Gardener Status! Very cool!!

Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä said...

I haven't read the Twilight series either but I love the dramatic colour scheme of your projects.

Mary Giles said...

OOOOH how cute is this gift set! Fabulous job Kim and I'm super exctied to be on the summer team with you. Looking forward to more of your creations. BTW...you NEED to get on reading those books.

Elena said...

Wow! All of your projects are so inspiring and beautiful! Brilliant card, bookmark and gift box!!! I love the idea with the heart!!!

Lynda Nielsen said...

Edward is GORGEOUS... and I just love the projects that you have made with him.
Your work is FANTASTIC. I am looking forward to seeing more of your creativity.
Hugs
Lynda =)

Tasha said...

Wow what an awesome blog hop - Edward rocks and i love the designs of the projects you have made - fab!
offf to finish the hop
love tasha xx

kadie said...

Oh my gosh, these totally ROCK!! I love all the details. Fantastic job! I'm sooooo excited that you're on the DT now! I can't wait to see what you do with the summer stamps!

Lori Aitken said...

I'm a pretty new card maker and I've never been on a blog hop before. Thanks for giving me something fun to do on Canada Day (besides making cards, of course!)

CarlaKH said...

you have certainly outdid yourself.. what a gorgeous collection... adorable!

Angie said...

OMGoodness I love your project, and to be honest, I am JEALOUS of your daughter's friends because they get this!!! I Want It!!! But I'll settle for winning the digi Soccer Ian; heehee!

iveegirl76 said...

Amazing work!!! I am new to card making and LOVE the inspiration!

Cindy Haffner said...

I love your projects, super job.

Sparkplug17 said...

What a darling set! I love it all!

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

Love checking out all the ideas for the new sets. This Edward is so cute!

Alyssa S said...

What awesome projects! You really should read the Twilight series - you'll love it! :o)

Sabina said...

Edward is a real cutie! Love him!

Crafty In Carolina Stamper said...

OMG! I love what you did with Edward and the gift box! Super cute =)

Jenn Borjeson said...

Oh my gosh - that is just stunning. You did the perfect project for Edward!!!!

Patti J said...

OMG what a cute set! Edward is just perfect!

LORi said...

Wow! You have been one busy and super talented girl!!

Congrats and welcome!!!

scrapn_momof2 said...

Great projects. Both of my girls are twilight fans. The Edward image is too adorable!

Lisa F said...

This is WAY too cute! LOVE it! I am also addicted to Twilight...... LOVE it!

Julies Crafty Creations said...

OMG what a cute project! Edward is just so cute and perfect on your project. Hugs Julie x

Carla Harrah said...

Love that card! It's great!

Sheri Gilson said...

Kim~I LOVE your Edward project!!! Too Cute!!!

Jacilynn said...

I love this. Super job. gorgeous projects. I love this edward!

Catherine said...

For not having read the books, you have done an amazing job capturing the Twilight vibe with your projects! Esp. loving the last one, with the wolf shadow and the torn heart! Awesome!

Julia M said...

Your bookmark is fab!..GJ!!!

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

Wow! What cute projects!!! I love how you used the Edward stamp!!!!!!

KanataNewf said...

You have made some absolutely gorgeous projects for the hop!

Janna said...

Kim this is freakin' unbelieveable!!!! Wow, wow, wow!!! I love it! It is so beautiful and I love the creative ideas! I am casing every single one of them! You did such an amazing job! The papers and color pallette are beautiful and your coloring is gorgeous! I love everything about it! Congratulations!!!!!!

Smiles,
janna

StampinCathy said...

OMGosh this stamp is so cute! WoW!!! Your projects are just awesome and love your creative style.

Brandi said...

Holy wow! What awesome projects! Read the books they rock!

nonapearl said...

Your creations are fantastic! I just love that new Edward! :)

Jennifer said...

OMGoodness, I LOVE your projects! Now, I really want the Edward stamp.

Amy said...

Oh Kim, that whole set is amazing but I have to say that bookmark is just about the coolest thing I've ever seen! Awesome idea and congrats on making the summer team!

Amy's Stocking Stuffers said...

Oh my, that has to be about the most creative use I've seen of these stamps. I can't believe you managed to combine it with Twilight!

Jaspere said...

Wow this is just amazing.

Carrie said...

Very cute! Edward is so adorable!

joni h said...

Awesome! Grab that Twilight book & start reading, you'll be hooked!

~* Jay Jay *~ said...

Okay I'm outing myself I didn't read or watch Twilight yet (lol) but I like your wonderful gift set!

Thanh Vo said...

Wow! I love the torn heart card so much!!! Such a great design. Thanks for the hop, I'm heading over to Jessica's.

Unknown said...

love love love your Twilight goodies!!! Edward is sooo cute!

Sarah said...

Wow you did an amazing job with Edward! Awesome.

Sprytebyrd said...

Wow - absolutely incredible! Each and every one of these projects is amazing! I've made those bookmarks before, but wow.. yours is awesome!
Thanks for sharing!
Love the blog hop!!

Anne said...

Wow, I just love the colours you've used on these adorable projects. I honeslty couldn't choose a favourite.
Anne x

Maylee said...

Love your projects! super cute!!

kat9 said...

Great job with Edward. I love the different projects. Thanks for the chance to win.

kat9

Risa said...

Your card and project are awesome! Great job!

Jennifer said...

Absolutely love the locket card, put that on my to do list! You did a super job on all your Edwards, the are gorgeous, and great projects!

Denise said...

Your Edward cards are perfect - your daughter was right on! I'm reading the books for myself (as a near 30 year old! ;) and LOVE that TGF is offering this stamp. FAB.

Michelle said...

WOW! These are amazing... I love, love, love all of it! Fabulous bookmark...I NEED one!! The box is awesome & the card is amazing... love the hair peeking through!

jme said...

Very nice!!!! I love it. Congrats on becoming a gardner and I look forward to more amazing creations.

Gram E. Bear said...

WOW! Incredible set you've created! Absolutely lovely! Love red and black together. Having fun "flyin' round"! I'm off the Club Anya. . . ta ta

Melyssa said...

How very creative with the heart I love it!! Your cards are gorgeous!

Kay D said...

Aack! I love these!
The colors are so dramatic and stunning- this is just great.

AShu93 said...

Those are gorgeous creations! I really like the bookmark & it's such a simple thing to cut off the corner of an envelope - beautiful work!

Welcome! said...

Great little masterpiece!!! You are very creative!!!
Krista

JenRaff said...

You are incredibly fantabulous! Where to start? I adore the bookmark and am totally going to copy that idea! The box with the magnets made me wish I knew you so that I could beg for it! Then the card blew me away! That is amazing that you didn't even read the books and were able to capture that! (The books are great by the way!) I need to find that wolf! I have checked out your blog ever since I saw your amazing Mermaid Anya and you do not ever disappoint!!!
Thank you for such amazing inspiration!!!

Jennifer (gojenlaw) said...

Great job with that Edward card.

Naoual said...

Oh, WOW! Your projects just blew me AWAY, love each and everyone of them. I'm such a Twilighter and I'm on 'Team Edward' all the way, lol! Love what you did with this cute stamp, you did an AMAZING job on this blog hop girl!

Hugs, Naoual

Randi said...

Stunning projets!! Love the Twilight theme. Gorgeous colors. And, I really love that interactive heart card. WOW!

Shaela said...

super cute projects!

Jodi said...

What an absolutely beautiful gift set! Fantastic job :)

Mandi said...

OMG! Wow Wow Wow Wow WOW!!!!! Amazing job on all of this! And to think you haven't even read the books! What adorable creations! So cute! Congrats on being one of the four new Summer Gardeners! You are going to be awesome! :)

Carolyn said...

Great Blog Hop.

Chrissy's Creations said...

Team Edward ... too cute!

Tina said...

alright! you give me an idea for a project I'm thinking of doing. thanks a bunch!

Unknown said...

Love your projects - especially the bookmark. I have the Twilight series, read it and own the movie - my dd and I have watched it 3 times. And I don't like vampire/werewolf movies - You have to read it!!

Heidi said...

great job on all of this!

Mary Friederichsen said...

I just love your set! WOW..they are just incrediable! And your daughter seems to be a great Muse for you!:)
Congrats on being one of the new Gardeners! I am looking forward to seeing your other creations!
Thanks for sharing and have a great time being on the Farm!

jennruggeri75 said...

Congrats on your new DT position!! I can't wait to see all of the creations you make!! I just love the bookmark- such a cute idea!

Jami said...

Wow...Edward never looked so good. That little pizza box is amazing!!

karen said...

WOW!!
This is an amazing project!

Anonymous said...

I love, love, love, the bookmark....and the pizza box...so cute...you are so clever...what a great way to use these stamps....

Novell said...

Wow! Fabulous creations! You really must read the books though.

Tanja said...

OMG - that is the most beautiful card I've ever seen - LOVE LOVE LOVE the heart with Edward underneath - WOW

Tracey Feeger said...

This is just fabulous. Love what you did with the stamp.
mwah
Trace

niteowl77 said...

You have some rockin' ideas. That bookmark is fabulous! I think you added some great touches and for never reading the books, impressive! I would recommend them though, even as an adult I found them interesting and a fun escape from working reality!

Kerry said...

The BEST pizza box ever!!! Love it!!! Love Edward too! :D

Judy McMullen said...

Wow! This is an amazing project using this darling Edward stamp! You must be winning extra points with your DD with this terrific bookmark and "Pizza box". Love it!!!

Jackie said...

These Edward creations are all just wonderful! The use of colors, the layouts, the overall look...loving it!

Shauna K said...

wow what a great project, love it!!! :D

Kathi and Roxy said...

Oh my goodness this is awesome artwork. Edward, Twilight, the colors oh everthing is beautiful.

jilanne said...

I love your box it is wonderful!!

crazy4scrappin said...

Great job!!! I would love to win a soccer stamp...I have 2 boys who love to play soccer. Thanks

haumeaola said...

Oh Boy - Edward looks so handsome in your project-Great work.

Unknown said...

Wow, what a great stuff you've made. Edward is really cute!

Kim Costello said...

Wow Kim Gorgeous projects, so inventive!!! Great Hop! Thanks HuGs Kim :)

Tammy Murphy said...

You do a fabulous coloring job with Edwin... Love your colors and layouts.