August 1, 2010

The Greeting Farm's 2nd Birthday Bash Blog Hop


Today is the BIG ANYAversary and Birthday of The Greeting Farm!
To celebrate The Greeting Farm is hosting one heck of a crazy Blog Hop Bash
I swear this has got to be the biggest yet, I thought last years was big, well in comparison, THIS IS HUGE!

This is just So exciting.!!!
Be sure to check out the
TGF blog to find out all the details!
And to see a list of all participants !! We are not linking who you should go to next, since there are WAY TOOOOO MANY participants this year.  Sooo be sure to go back to TGF, for the next person you should visit.  Don't miss any, you are going to want to hop all the way through.  There are prizes to be won!

All the fun starts today 7:00 PM CST.
You will have until 11:59 PM CST tomorrow
(Monday August 2nd)
With the winners being announced on Tuesday the 3rd!

This gives us all plenty of time for hopping,
and even taking a Little break in between, right?  LOL
Have you seen the new releases?
I just love 'em, I want them ALL!!!!!
But anyway....  About my projects for today....
I took on something I have never tried before,
But because this past year with TGF has been
pretty special to me
I just had to make a little memory book, but I made this for Marie. So she will be getting this once I get the time to actually package this one And get it mailed out.

Did you know that I used a total of 64 DIFFERENT stamps in this book???  That's crazy, right?  LOL

"Remember When?"












I know that these images are hard to see
but mostly because the book is LONG!!!
You can click on the image to make it larger if you wish.


Without Marie,  stamping with all of these adorable images wouldn't be possible.  She deserves to be honored in this celebration today!


Thanks so Much, Marie, for ALL that you do!!

Because I couldn't even begin to touch on all things TGF in that book, I decided to add a "Birthday Calendar" to my project for today, So I created a Blank Birthday Calendar for Marie, It can be used year after year, so she won't forget anyones Birthdays or anniversaries etc.

What's different about this Birthday Calendar is that EVERYTHING in it Was created digitally.  I tried to stick with only TGF Digi Scrapbook Kits,BUT, since there are only 2 of them, that made it difficult.
Even adjusting colors to make things look different was just not enough To be able to do a 12 month calendar. So I used some other Digi papers etc from other companies to complete this project.

Each page (each month) contains TGF Stamps, whether it be a Digi Stamp or a Rubber stamp.  All of which I colored electronically.

Once the Calendar was finished I then gave credit where credit was due on the back side of the calendar!
This is a full size 8.5 x 11 inch calender.












Just a short note about the 2 images you see here on the back of the Calendar.  Remember last fall when we got to design our own Wild Sprout, and then just a little over a month ago we got to design our own Anya's?  Well these are the ones I designed, so of course I had to add even those to the mix somewhere!  ha ha

Thanks so much, for sticking with me through this very long post, I hope that you've enjoyed my crazy creations for todays celebration.

Now HOP HOP HOP back to the TGF blog, and see where you need to go next!  =)

81 comments:

MiamiKel said...

OH MY GOODNESS! You deserve a medal for all of this goodness! What a terrific cache of yumminess and such hard work! Absolutely brilliant and creative and all things wonderful! :::: standing ovation! :::;

Jacqueline said...

WOW!!! This is an amazing piece of art! How much work went into this I can't Imagine! Awesome job!! :D

scrapn_momof2 said...

Where do I start?!?! Your book is just AMAZING! All of those stamps, your coloring...awesome. But the calendar...WOW!!!

mousekemom said...

Just amazing projects...adore the bday calendar!

Sandra MacLean said...

We're not worthy!! We're not worthy!! I knew I'd be in for a treat when I came here Lynda, but I was not expecting to see nearly every single anya colored up!! Holy cow woman, you've been busy!! I can't think of anything else to say, except...we're not worthy!! ((hugs))

Cheribella said...

OMG!!! I just spent about 10 minutes just on your blog. I want 'em all and can't even get them now!!!!
I cannot even imagine how long you have worked on this...just wow-wow-wow!

Rachel Joy said...

Oh I cannot even BEGIN to tell you how FABULOUS this is!!! I just love it, Love it LOVE it!!

Leanne said...

OMG LYNDA!! Your projects and creativity BLOW me away! Your love for TGF shows in the creativeness you've displayed. Thanks for being a phenom in the crafting world and a big inspiration.. Breathtaking!! MFS!!

Leezer said...

Awesome! I amazed at all the little guys! Hats off girl!

Justine said...

WOW! Fantastic. Would love to try and do something similar. We will see.

Toni said...

OMG!!!!! Your fabulous work brought tears to my eyes. I hope that doesn't sound silly. I am truly amazed.

Kim said...

OMG Lynda you are amazing! And how cool is your blog background. Do you ever sleep?

Sammi said...

wowowowowowowowow! You have been a busy girl and That book is AMAZING! What a gorgeous gift for Marie! I'm sure she will be thrilled!
And that calendar too... It's AWESOME!
(hugs) BRILLIANT JOB!!!!
xxx

gobeagirl said...

WOW, all I can say is WOW...You are just so talented. I am totally in shock at how beautiful this all it. Great Job! Hugs, Lisa G

Trish a.k.a stampi said...

fabulous..seriously fab...you rocked these images...way to go..tfs ...

♥Rach♥ said...

To say that you've outdone yourself is the biggest understatement maybe EVER! This book is just a total treasure and completely wonderful, I love it to pieces. The calendar is just inspired too, you ROCK Lynda!

Cindy Haffner said...

Lynda you ROCK how FABULOUS is all your work!!!!

Ashley Newell said...

Ummm, you are AMAZING!! This blows my mind! Awesome work!

Jacilynn said...

Lynda! Wowza, I can't believe all the work that went into this. fabulous! gorgeous.
xx

NUTHINBUTDABUG said...

ALL OF THESE ARE LOVELY! LADYBUG1376@HOMAIL.COM

CraftyMomOf3 said...

oh my GOODNESS!!! THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE!!!! There are not enough words to describe how amazing this is!!!

Truly stunning!!!

=) Meredith

Cecelia said...

Your book is amazing.

Peechy said...

wooooowwwww!!!! 64 stamps!! fabby memory book. and that calander... oh my!!! I lovvvveee theses such great work and loving the little images at the back :o)

fairie said...

OMG, that's a lot of stamps and $$$. Wow!! Great card.

Bumbles and Fairy-Tales said...

WOW! I am speechless! This is sooo gorgeous! How brilliant of you to incorporate all of these cuties together! Such a wonderful momento! I LOVE it :)
hugs, margie

Cassie_lu said...

Oh My Goodness. that book is amazing and the calendar is so cute. your coloring is amazing as are the projects

kadie said...

OMGOSH, Lynda!!! You are AMAZING!! This is incredible and truly truly a wonderful tribute to Marie and TGF. You have created such amazing works of art here. So incredible! I need to keep coming back to this post because there is SO MUCH AWESOMENESS to take in!! Bravo!

Melissa Hortin said...

Wow this is all amazing. You have been one busy lady.

Sonya said...

OMG how wonderful!!!

Tammy said...

Oh My Goodness Lynda!
This is truly a fantastic piece of art.
You have some much time and energy in these projects and they turned out soo wonderful.
Thanks for sharing your passion with us. Truly inspirational.

Aussie TM5 Thermomixer said...

Oh wow, such amazing amazing work!!! That book and the calendar. I'm speechless!

Pryn said...

My jaw hit the floor!!! WOW!!! That is a TON of coloring and it was ALL done beautifully!!! Such special projects for this celebration! Fabulous job on both!!!

dweatter said...

OH MY WORD!!! Your projects are oustanding. You are soooo clever and creative.

~*Joni said...

Lynda you are awesome! I love all the projects you've created here, just brilliant with all the TGF images that we've come to love. Your new blog look is amazing!! Wonderful job my friend!!

Emily said...

WOW!!!!

Carisa said...

wow, i don't know where to begin except to say these are absolutely stunning!!! so much work & care went into these projects. marie is absolutely going to treasure them! very cool and i LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog background. seriously awesome.

DG said...

OH MY HOLY MOLEY WOOOOOZERS!!!!! Both projects are serious works of art and I can't even begin to imagine the work you put into this all. I am in awe and I love your calendar!!!!

Jenny V. said...

Oh my, WOW! You did an awesome job with these project. LOVE IT!

JessicaK said...

OMG OMG OMG - Can I just call you TGF queen now? The book and the calendar - sooo amazing! Am bookmarking and following, as your work is just awesome! Way to pay hommage to TGF.

Jodi said...

WOW ~ these are both incredible! How on earth did you find the time to do both of these? And how sweet of you to make that book for Marie ~ she will absolutely love it!

RiNNE said...

OMG, OMG, OMG! I'm not quite done with the hop but WOWOWOWOWOW!!!! Lynda, you truly deserve one of those prizes! You just went all out! And I love your book and your calendar!! These are fabulous!!!! And I love the two that you designed on the back. I totally remember them! :)

Peggy said...

OMGosh! Amazing creations you have done! Absolutely wonderful!

Michelle said...

Wow wow wow! I don't know how else to put it. Wow!

Lisa Hjulberg said...

OMWord, these are the most amazing things!!! I can tell they were a labor of love! Marie will be overjoyed to receive them, no doubt about it!!!

Doodlecraft said...

Wow! What a fantastic blog--lots of great ideas!!!! Thanks for the inspiration!

Gypsycat said...

Oh my Gosh! Both of your projects are great! I love the groups of all the people in the album.

The calendar gave me a great idea! I don't own a bunch of the stamps, but I do own several fairies and I could make a fairy calendar for my daughter. Thanks for the idea!!

Cecilia Reyes said...

I am astonished... wonderful resume of this two years...
No doubt you're a true an...Congratulationss to you too!!!

Cecilia Reyes said...

I am astonished... wonderful resume of this two years...
No doubt you're a true an...Congratulationss to you too!!!

Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä said...

I'm just speechless. Your projects are absolutely amazing.

Unknown said...

Oh my gosh, Lynda! You totally outdone yourself! These are wonderful! Great job!

Sandra said...

OMG!!!

What fantastic creations!! So amazingly cool!!

S

MischievousFox said...

I am just in awe!! Amazing! All the time you put into these! They are all just fabulous! LOVE the calendar!

Serafiia said...

OMG - these looks awesome! What a fun looking projects.
Hugs, Serafiia

Michelle said...

Oh my gosh! You have been very busy! and what absolutely fabulous creations you've made! The book itself is wonderful and the calendar, just awesome! You should be very proud!!
TFS
off to hop some more
have a great day
hugs
Michelle
xx

Linby said...

wow-what a lot of work you have put into all of this. It is so inspiring. I love the ones you designed yourself.

faithnme said...

WOWWWWWWWWWW...U are by far my FAVORITEE!!! .. DON'T meant to be mean to the other wonderful ladies.. BUT :0) you should win all the prizes

Amanda said...

Wow What an effort! You have done a marvelous job, very exciting.
Amanda

Shazza said...

OMG! you have put so much work into these, I just love them
x

Lori said...

One word...unbelievable!

Sally Richardson said...

What a wonderful project. It must have taken you forever! My hat is off to you!

Stampabilitys said...

all I can say is OH MY!!!

Annika kort & gott said...

WOW!!! My hat is off for you. Great work!

Kelly Booth said...

WOW WOW!!! This is just AWESOME Lynda.....LOVE all the Creations you made....Just Amazing!!! HUGS!

Distressed Miss said...

WOW, WOW, WOW!! What amazing creations some serious work just to colour that many images. Thanks so much for the inspiration.
Hugs
Clare
x

Desirée said...

Wow that must have been a TON of work to make! You sure have a huge collection of images! The calendar is absolutely fabulous, I'm sure Marie will love it!

KanataNewf said...

Totally...
Over...
The...
Top...

Wow!

Wilfreda said...

WOW!!! That was a ton of work. Great job.

Minty Magic said...

WOW, WOW, WOW! Is about all I can say!

Oh and BRILLIANT!!!!

Tonia said...

WOW!!! Talk about creativity!!! The book is ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!! The calendar is fantastic! Awesome work!!!!!!!

Unknown said...

I'm with Kel....this deserves a medal! WOWZA what a lot of work!

Jess B. said...

WOW! THIS IS I-N-C-R-E-D-I-B-L-E! You are an inspiration to all of us! Thanks for an opportunity to win.
Jess Baker
thatzuneek@gmail.com

kris said...

OH MY GOODIES!!! Lynda you have been BUSY!!! but the outcome, one to cherish forever!! Gorgeous creations!

kat9 said...

Wow. All that was GREAT!

emmegail said...

Wow! You have sooo many of them! I just started collecting them. I mostly have the sprouts but I love the farm animals! :) Great job!

CyndyBr7 said...

Hands down the bestest ever!!

Mimi said...

Amazing! brilliant work on your book, and the calendar is so cute! ;)

Unknown said...

Lynda...What can I say?! I think I nearly fell off my chair when I saw all your AMAZING and STUNNING creations! WOW!!! I can tell you love your TGF's...LOL!! REALLY beautiful work! Xx

Fika said...

WOOOWzers to all of your projects!! you're amazing and love all of them!!

Kate said...

OMG OMG OMG!!!!! You did such an AMAZING JOB! WOW. I Love the Book. I love the Coloring. I mean really just WOW!

Jodi said...

What a wonderful calendar Lynda!! This is just so awesome and to cute to write in!!
Hugs
Jodi =)

Jodi said...

Oh I forgot to mention this adorable book you created too!! YOU are way too AWESOME girl!! That is just amazing and stunning all together!! I just can't imagine all of the coloring you had to do!! WONDERFUL and AMAZING!!
Hugs
Jodi =)