Cindy Haffner's Corner

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

"CHEEKY"

SOMETHING rather "CHEEKY" is coming to TGF...

You've seen the photos in the background of CHA .....you've heard some 'buzz' about Blogland...and NOW...a little sneak peek for you today. A little TEASE if you will...or maybe-a BIG tease? Either way, it's ALL leading up to a SPECIAL VALENTINE's DAY BLOG HOP that you will NOT want to miss!!!

A new line of Sprouts is coming to The Greeting Farm and the anticipation is at an all-time high....can you FEEL it in the air? We are TOTALLY psyched about this special release and can't wait to introduce you to "ROCKABILLY", "SHOOTER", and "GLAMOUR"... the first in our CHA Exclusive "CHEEKY CHERRY" release that will FINALLY be available to YOU on 2/15...

The little Miss Cherry herself will be hanging out this week for Farm Fresh Friday with another appearance, so be sure to stay tuned for that! For now, make sure you visit the DT's blogs to get a little more than a peek of these sassy, "cheeky" new releases coming SOON!

Don't miss out-see you back here on Friday and mark your calendars for a VERY Special SURPRISE and our RELEASE Blog Hop on SUNDAY, 2/14/10 at 8pm CST!!!

Did you see this post on The Greeting Farm Blog BE OUR VALENTINE???? It's a FREE Digi!!!

What I used on my Cheeky Gal:

STAMPS: The Greeting Farm (Glamour Gal)
INK: Copic Markers
Paper: Dp
Sizzix Die, ribbon, cord, spellbinders

Have a VERY Cheeky day, everyone!

Hugs Cindy XXOO

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

The Pink Elephant Blog Hop and Riley

Hello Everyone and Welcome to The Pink Elephant Hop!! The hop start today at 12:00 Noon EST.

Today we are doing one of our favourite past Challenge's. I chose The Pink Elephant Challenge #52 This Challenge is all about pink.

I also did a Riley and Company challenge. This Challenge is to make a Monochromatic card. Pretty easy, thanks Patti for a great challenge. Riley0210 Please check the Riley and Company blog for all the details.

You need to keep hoppin' on to Lori Boyd's Blog. The hop start today at 12:00 Noon EST. Thanks's for stoppin by!!

Hugs Cindy XXOO

Monday, February 8, 2010

Timeless Tuesday

Thanks everyone for playing along with the Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge last week, love all your amazing cards, what fun!!

Fly away with me!

It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge (FTTC53)! Please give a warm welcome to Barbara Anders , our NEW FOF blog team member!

Welcome to the team Bar! Barbara is jumping right in with a challenge. Barbara is challenging us to easel cards. Never tried an easel card before, no problem. Here is an SCS video easel card tutorial which includes ingredients lists, measurements, and individual pictures as well by Beate Johns.

We would love to see what you create! Have fun!!

Check out the rest of the Timeless Gals!! Betty Wright --Team Coordinator, Dee Jackson, Maki Jones, Barbara Anders and Silke Ledlow.

Things I used to make my card:

Stamps: Flourishes (Birds and Vine)
INK: Black
Paper: Dp, purple
Martha Stewart border punch, Martha
Stewart flower and butterfly punches, spellbinders, BG-Half Pearls- Lilac/Violet

Thanks for stopping by!!

Hugs Cindy XXOO

Mercy Sketch 60

Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge #60 (MTSC60)

Hi everyone, time for Mercy's Sketch 60!!! I always look forward to playing with all Mercy's Muses!!

I thought my Soldier Ian was just perfect for this sketch. I've had these papers forever from way back in my scrapbooking days.

And here are all of Mercy's talented Muses'

What I used for my card:

STAMPS: The Greeting Farm (Soldier Ian)
INK: Copic Markers
Paper: Vintage
Heart brads, star punch, twine, Martha Stewart Border punch, tag.

Thank for stopping by!!

Hugs Cindy XXOO

Mojo 125

Mojo Monday 125

Hi everyone welcome to my Mojo Monday card!! Another great sketch from Julee!! Today I used The Greeting Farm.

What I used on my card:

STAMPS: The Greeting Farm Chibi Lolli - digi
INK: Copic Markers
PAPER: Pink, coral
Spellbinder dies, button, pearl, glitter.

Thanks For Stopping by!

Hugs Cindy XXOO

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Little Paper Shop 54

Happy Monday!!

Hi everyone welcome to, today's The Little Paper Shop Challenge (LPSC54)!! I'm also THRILLED to tell you I've joined The Pink Elephant girls. They do a challenge every Monday, so I thought I would combine both challenges. Thanks girls for having me, I'm so excited!!

The The Little Paper Shop Challenge is a color challenge, use Red, White and Black on your card or project. I substituted beige for white, cause I wanted to use my valentine paper I've had forever!!!!

The Pink Elephant Challenge is to make a Mushy Gushy Valentine card. Don’t forget to check out The Pink Elephant blog to see what the rest of the design team have created this week.

What fun, I love when I can combine challenges, it really gives me a great starting point.

What I used on my Valentine card:

Stamps: Little Paper Shop (Puppy Love)
INK: Copic Markers
PAPER: Dp, red
Sizzix index card, punches, brads, spellbinder dies.

And here is the Fabulous Little Paper Shop DT:

Thanks for stopping by!!

Hugs Cindy XXOO

CHD Awareness Week

CHD Awareness Week

Today is a special day for Allison and the Little Paper Shop team. Julia is so sweet to allow Allison to design a stamp set for charity in recognition of Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week which starts today! This is a subject that is very Dear and Near to Allison's heart. You can read all about it on Allison's Blog.

This digital stamp set, titled "Broken Hearts for Broken Hearts", will be available at the Little Paper Shop for a donation of five dollars. All the proceeds (save any PayPal transactions fees) will be donated to the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton to aid in research and the purchase of specialized equipment.

Check out what the other gals have done with this wonderful set!

Every Friday Little Paper Shop will be showcasing a stamp set. Friday's Featured Set: GARDEN GATE

Thanks so much for dropping by!!

Hugs Cindy
XXOO

Friday, February 5, 2010

Crazy 4 Challenges - C4C23MFT

FEBRUARY

Crazy4Challenges challenge today is brought to us by Robin Willis. Robin challenge is Be My Valentine -create a valentine themed card or project.

I decided to share this fun calendar I made with MFT's All Calendar Files 2010. These are fun pages to make your very own personalized calendar. . I combined the Bling 'Bers set with the Make the Date set. The possibilities are endless!!

Please be sure to check the rest of the C4C gals!!! Barbara, Frances, Jessica, Jessie, Joanne, Joycelyn, Lori, Lynda, Mercy, Robin and Vicki!

If you would like to play along with us, all you have to do is create a card/project and upload it to your blog and/or to your SCS Gallery using the keyword C4C23. Don't forget to come to Crazy4Challenges blog and link it on Mr Linky so that everyone else can see it too.

What I used on my Calender: