Miss Anya Hats Off

~ sproatmeyer

Today I’ve got some exciting news to share AND a give away! I made this card using one of my favorite characters from The Greeting Farm, Miss Anya, which is part of the trio set Miss Anya Hats Off. How would you like to win this very set? Read on for the details. ;D


Today I was featured in The Greeting Farm‘s newsletter and because of it they have generously offered this 4×6 set as a freebie!! The newsletter features my paper expirements, The Paper Project, plus there are previews of their new releases! So if you haven’t received it yet, head on over and sign up for it.

** Give Away Details **

Here’s the details – For a chance to win this set, all you have to do is leave a comment on THIS post! You have from now until this Wednesday night at 11:00 pm Central Time and a random winner will be posted on Thursday! And speaking of freebies – you can also head on over to Little Miss Muffet’s Challenge blog for some delicious Blog Candy!


I started this card over at my Mom’s house and snatched up some of her paper scraps – I loved the blues and blacks she was working with and I couldn’t resist. ;D So when I got home I finished it up with some felt embellishments and a cheery yellow sun for contrast.


When I started stamping Miss Anya I was working on an uneven surface so I didn’t get the whole image. Then thinking I could get the better of my work desk I tried it again in the same spot pressing harder – but this time I ended up with the other half of the stamp missing! LOL Little did I know that my stubbornness to clean off my desk would eventually lead to this enjoyable technique of raising a portion of the image with foam dot – unfortunately, I haven’t a clue what it’s called but I love the effect! ;D Her hat, head and fore arm were raised.


I’d like to enter into the following challenges:
Crafty Ann’s Challenge #40 (happy birthday)
Joyful Stamper Inspire Me Fridays #6 (anything goes)
Stamp Something Challenge (anything goes)
Craft Us Crazy Challenge #8 (favorite embellishment – felt diecuts)
Rainbow Lady’s Challenge #152 (texture – felt)
Main Stamp: Miss Anya Hats Off (TGF)
Patterned Paper: scraps
Metal Die: Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Seventeen, Magnolia Doohickey Cherry Lace Border, My Favorite Things Die-namics SunShine and My Favorite Things Die-namics Cloud Trio

Copic Markers colored on Georgia Pacific White Card Stock:
-skin tone: E00, E11, R11, R12
-browns: E33, E23, E27, E29
-yellows: YR31, Y32, Y26
-blues: BB70, BG72, BG75, BG11
-grays: 0, C1, C3, N2, N4, N6, N8

Did you know? A beanie is a head-hugging brimless cap with or without a visor that was once popular among school boys. However, a tuque is a knitted cap, originally of wool though now often of synthetic fibers, that is designed to provide warmth in winter. Most tuques are tapered; they sometimes have ear flaps, and may be topped with a pom-pom, this style of tuque is sometimes referred to as a boggan or sherpa. Tuques may have a folded brim, or none, and may be worn tightly fitting the head or loose on top although the latter is considered more standard.
[Beanie and Tuque, Wikipedia.org]

58 thoughts on “Miss Anya Hats Off”

  1. this is a gorgeous card and your colouring is amazing. very modern with the colour scheme and felt embellies! I love these Miss Anya images – in fact I seem to love most of the greeting farm images!!

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  2. wow fantastic colour scheme, i am new to the copic world i feel i learn something new each day, its people like you who make it fun thanks for sharing all your knowledge and your lovely work, .loving miss anya

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  7. really gorgeous, Barbara, so beautifully coloured!I would be happy to tell you a little bit about the way I use the colour pencils! ''Techniques'' is such a great word, it scares me, I've never had colour theory lessons, I do it in my own way!hugs, Alina

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  11. Barbara, this card is darling! I love the scene you've created and the background papers are gorgeous. You've done a beautiful job coloring this image! Thanks for offering a prize! ~kurlygirl Kurly-Q

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  19. I love this card! The color combo is awesome and your coloring absolutely rocks 🙂 Thank you so much for the chance to win!xx Katie

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  20. Oh' this is sooo cute!! Love that you have used black but managed to make it sunny at the same time!!! Your coloring is amazing!! I'm so going to read your paper project, thanks for sharing with us and for the chance to win this cutie!!Have a great day!xxAutumn

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  22. I found you through the TGF newsletter and boy am I glad that you did – you've done some amazing cards – including this one!! This Anya set is my fave so far, I love it (not had a chance to use it yet though!!) And it's called 'decoupage' when you raise parts of the image, just so as you know, lol!! Hugs, Marie xxx

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  26. This is my first visit to your blog by way of The Greeting Farm. After skimming through some of your projects, this will not be the last time I visit (you have been put on my blog favs!). Your Copic coloring is amazing. I'll be back later today to check out The Paper Project, TFS.

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  28. Congratulations Barbara for being featured at TGF – that is great!!! Your card today is lovely! Beautiful coloring. Love that image! hugs, Angela

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  29. out of this world coloring! your shading adds so much depth to the image! awesome!love the felt clouds & sun too! But mostly LOVE the blue & black color combo!

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  34. Congratulations on being published!Your card is gorgeous – I so love that Miss Anya image – and love the felt embellies.Thanks for the chance to win the stamps.Love, Andrea xx

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  35. I just found your blog and love it! For some reason it won't let me follow-help! Your coloring is amazing. thanks for a chance to win.

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  38. This is a really cute card and I love the info on the hats! That is very interesting! I love wearing hats and knowing a little about what I wear is even better. Thank you for sharing! 😉

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  39. Congrats to you!! I love this card. Your coloring is fabulous!! The papers and design are perfect!! I just did this recently, but it was because I messed up the eye after coloring the entire thing! Bren

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  44. Of course don't count me for the giveaway, LOL…but I HAD t ocome by and tell you how lovely this card is and thank you again for the amazing project and letting us use it in the newsletter! I can see it's a HUGE hit! Thank you so much for sharing w/ us!!!

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  45. This is gorgeous Barbara… your colouring is stunning! I love the raised section technique too! Great to see you feature in the TGF newsletter!ArabellaPS I forgot to tell you, I use ordinary laser printer card (250gsm I think) for my copic colouring.

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  48. I really love your Miss Anya Hats Off card. The colors are lovely and the coloring is amazingly beautiful. Thanks for sharing and thanks for giving us a chance to win this gorgeous prize.Best wishes from The Netherlands,Marlies

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