IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE?

Happy Wednesday!
I have another sneak peak of the GET WELL set by Marina Neira from The Greeting Farm available April first. This is the other adorable image (I used the other for the candy wrapper)found in the set.

I tried to make a Doctors Bag using the faux leather tutorial I found at SCS. It looks more purse-like though so I think it needs more work, maybe flatten and elongate it a bit. I do like the technique, it looks and feels pretty cool.

It must be the Easter holiday,I just can't get chocolate off my mind so I used it for this project as well. Nice to send well wishes along with a treat, eh?

I have placed the image, sentiment and treat on the inside for a little surprise.

There is another fun preview over at The Greeting Farm's blog for you today also using the new "Get Well" set.

Even more heartwarming, we are calling all of YOU to action by heading up a CHARITY CARD DRIVE for sick children and their families this week.   Tomorrow you will hear more about that from Jessica and be given instructions on how you can enter this card drive and put a smile on the faces of not only a sick child, but hopefully their parents, siblings, and all who are affected by all of the heartbreaking illnesses out there.  We have been wanting to do this for some time and I'm really happy about it; can't wait to see how many cards we can collect for this wonderful cause!

We are also really excited about release day tomorrow AND the announcement of this contest.  Because it will be the focus of the TGF Release this month, sans Blog Hops, etc...we have put together a HUGE prize for this contest, so stay tuned!   In addition, there will be prizes given away tomorrow on our Release Day so be sure to stop by the TGF Blog for the Official Contest rules but also a comment contest tomorrow....who DOESN'T like a little immediate gratification ;)

The Design Team-Farmers and Critter Crew alike, have some SUPER cute samples today on the TGF Blog and our own personal blogs too!  Thanks for stopping by!  In fact, ONE LUCKY WINNER will be chosen today from ONE of our blogs to WIN this "Get Well" set by Marina!  WE don't even know who's hiding it...so be sure to make your rounds (heehee, just like a doctor would to "Get WELL!") if you have the time and GOOD LUCK to all!

See you back here and on the TGF Blog tomorrow!

DESIGN TEAM SEARCH and THERE IS STILL TIME!

There is still time to get those projects linked up HERE at Paper Cubed challenge blog!

Since I see I am not the only one crazy for 3D I thought I would assemble a DESIGN TEAM to share in the fun!

HERE IS THE DISH:
I am looking for fun, fresh ideas that are well executed, unique and inspiring. I am looking for think outside the box designers so if you have ever been told (or thought yourself) you are just a bit different, love 3D and can commit to one project a month, we need to talk!

Challenges are posted on the first of the month and the design team will be eligible for the prizes (picked randomly). The term is for 6 months. With the exception of May (see note* below) designers will have nearly the entire month to create their project.

TO APPLY:
1. Check the PAPER CUBED CHALLENGE BLOG on April 1st to see the newest challenge, then run as fast as your little legs will carry you to your craft room/area and and make an outrageously fabulous 3D item based on the inspiration piece.
2. Send a picture of your creation along with the following information to papercubed@gmail.com
a. A brief description of yourself and why you love 3D
b. Your blog address if you have one or links to the galleries that you post to. Don’t worry if you don’t have a blog, this is a “for fun and inspiration” challenge blog, I am not trying to promote anything. You do need to be able to take a good picture though so I will be taking that into account!

DEADLINE IS APRIL 16
New team members will be notified by April 18th
*for this month only there will be a time crunch – 2 weeks to get your first project done for posting on May1st.
If you are still with me after all that blah, blah, blah get crackin and send me those projects!
HAVE FUN!!!!

BUNNY..I MEAN BLOG HOP!

Welcome to the KELLEIGH RATZLAFF DESIGNS Blog Hop!
Easter is just about a week away and I made a couple of treat holders for my niece and nephew.

These were so easy to make using Kelleigh's Easter Egg Basket Template. It is all digi so you just download and print. The papers, including the sweet little bunny and accessories are also digi, appropriately called Easter Hop by Pamela Donnis. Both template and papers are available at THE DIGI CHICK.

I printed out an extra front egg piece and used my Spellbinder oval die to cut out the opening to make a sort of shadow box. I used lots of dimensionals to give it some depth.
Here is the blog hop list so you can make sure to visit each and every one of theses talented ladies!
If you have never tried digi here is your chance. One lucky hopper (that’s you) will win a $10 gift certificate to Kelleigh's store just for commenting on KELLEIGH'blog post with your vote for your favorite Creative Team project. One lucky Creative Team member will win $10 in PayPal cash for earning the most votes!! The Blog Hop contest winners will be announced on Thursday, April 8th.
Kelleigh
Tracy
Sally
Laura
Juli
Julie
Christy
Dana
LuAnn
Jacinda
Viva
Dalis
Holly
Sharyn
Karen Lewis
Linda
Alice
Mel
Sunghee
Carolina
Debbie