Fresh Brewed Designs "Save the Hooters" Blog Hop

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Good Morning and thank you for being a part of the Fresh Brewed Designs "Save The Hooters" Blog Hop. If you are getting here from Yolanda's inspirational blog, then you are right on track. If not, please start off at the beautiful and talented Linda's blog.

We are so happy that you are joining us today as we spread smiles, share beautiful projects and most of all raise awareness.

The word Cancer is one that makes us all cringe and sometimes turn away. That does not make it GO AWAY it just means we try to avoid talking about it and pretending it is not there. Unfortunately, it is there and it is a very harsh reality. I know most of us have had family or friends who have been diagnosed with a form of cancer or know someone who has died of cancer related causes. One of these cancers is Breast Cancer. In the year 2011, in the United States alone, approximately 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer in women have been reported, approximately 57,650 new cases of carcinoma in situ (CIS) will be found (CIS is non-invasive and is the earliest form of breast cancer), and approximately 39,520 deaths from breast cancer (women).

With these somber facts in mind, Heather, owner of Fresh Brewed Designs, wanted a way to help those who are battling breast cancer and to help raise awareness of the importance of having regular breast exams. Today, we have the privilege of sharing with you the "Save the Hooters" Breast Cancer Awareness rubber stamp set Heather created along with several fabulous digital stamps that were designed to spread the word to "Stamp Out Breast Cancer". A portion of every BCA stamp set and digital image sold will be donated to Chemo Angels.

If you are not familiar with Chemo Angels, we encourage you to look them up. Here is a little bit about their amazing program:

Chemo Angels is a volunteer organization dedicated to adding a ray of sunshine to the lives of those undergoing IV chemo treatment. We believe people going through the physical, emotional and mental rigors of chemotherapy deserve some encouragement. Many of our Chemo Angel volunteers are cancer survivors themselves, or people whose lives have been affected by cancer in some way. Our common denominator is a desire to brighten the lives of cancer patients while they are going through this challenging time.

Here is some information on the different types of Angels:

• Traditional Angels are assigned to a specific patient. They send their patient at least one card or letter and a small, inexpensive gift every week. 
• Card Angels are assigned to a specific patient. They send their patient at least one card or letter every week. 
• Support Angels make regular financial contributions to the Chemo Angels Cancer Support Organization. 
• Prayer Angels are put on a mailing list and notified whenever any of our patients has a special need of prayers. To become a Prayer Angel, send a request to admin@chemoangels.com

They are a wonderful and truly inspiring organization. They provide comfort and support to individuals battling all forms of cancer; and as you can see, they have ways to help in the form of time, cards, prayers...as well as monetary donations. To find out more about how Fresh Brewed Designs will be taking part, read HERE.

For today's hop I chose to use one of the adorable images from the "Save the Hooters" BCA rubber stamp set. This set has two wonderful images and two coordinating sentiments. This set is definitely Freshly Brewed SWEETNESS, and it helps to spread a very important message...not to mention helping a wonderful organization!!! In my opinion, it doesn't get much better than that! I wanted to show you the interior, but I wasn't able to finish it...my printer is being very temperamental...i.e, not working. :o( Since I can't show it to you today, the sentiment will say..."A friendly reminder because...I love you: it's time for your mammogram!". I plan on making many more cards with this fab stamp set, so I will show you the interior at a later date. ;o)

Fresh Brewed Designs is also sponsoring the Link Up For Pink. This pinkalicious linking party will be held from October 1 - 14. Every project linked will be pink themed and there will be lots of opportunities to win some wonderful prizes. Grab the badge and be sure to save the date!

Also, if you purchase the featured BCA stamp set or any of the BCA digital stamps, be sure to be watching for a special link in the tabs under the blog header at Freshly Brewed Challenges. There will be a special link up challenge just for you starting October 1st. We will allow back linking as long as you are using these images.

Your next stop on the hop will be at Rhonda's delightful blog.

Thank you again for hopping with us and for helping us spread the word.
Have a very blessed and beautiful day.

I am also playing along in the Less Is More - Anything Goes (CAS) Challenge, as they are attempting to reach 1,000 submissions.

Blessings and Hugs,

Carolyn

Here is the hop order in case you get lost along the way:

Linda

Celeste

Stacy

Crystal

Vanessa

Stacie

Yolanda

Me :o)

Rhonda

Sheryl

Catherine

Heather

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Welcome to the Fresh Brewed Designs

NEW RUBBAH STAMP RELEASE AND BLOG HOP!

If you are just getting here, please go back to the beginning with the beautiful, talented and super terrific woman Sheryl.

If you are getting here from Linda's lovely blog, then you are right where you need to be!

Thank you for sharing part of your day with us today! Did you get the hint we left at the top of this post? These song lyrics tell it all! It is that time of year again where we spend lots of time with our family and friends. We chat more, cook more, laugh, make special holiday memories, and us crafters have so many amazing holidays to create for! This hop has something for every one of these things listed. We are celebrating holidays, friendships, and so much more!

I chose to share this image with you.

This lovely lady is called "Gift Girl", and she is perfect for any occasion. I chose to keep the card very simple, so this sweet stamp would take center stage. Don't you just LOVE a versatile stamp?!?! I definitely do!!!! With the colors, I thought it could double as a Christmas card...then again, maybe a birthday card...or how about a "Just for You" kinda card...since I couldn't make a decision, the sentiment never found it's way on my card. Like I said, gotta love a stamp that fits ANY occasion:)

All of Heather's awesome stamps are created using deeply etched red rubber mounted on an 1/8" cling foam cushion meaning you get a clear impression every time you stamp. Also....each stamp is produced and packaged in the USA.

By hopping IN FULL today ONE lucky winner will receive this

AWESOME prize package. If you share this hop on your blog and link it back to us, you will get your name in the hat one extra time :)

OK, so now that we have you drooling, it is time to send you on to the next hop stop. We know you are excited to continue your journey by hopping over to Gale's incredible blog and see what awesome project she has to share with you, but before you do, please read this little extra bit of news below...

We want to share some more hoppy news with you before you continue on. Fresh Brewed Designs is having ANOTHER blog hop later this month. This hop will be to support and raise Breast Cancer Awareness. We will have new digis, a new rubber stamp SET and MUCH more planned for this day, so please grab the badge and spread the word.

Thank You for hopping with Fresh Brewed Designs!
Have a SUPER, STAMPTACULAR DAY!!!!!
Blessings and Hugs,
Carolyn

All of the stamps you see today can be purchased in the

FBD Shop under Rubber Stamps

Some Freshly Brewed Creations:)

Stamp used above: Caution Contents are Hot

Available in both Unmounted or Cling Mounted

Happy Hump Day!!! How are ya? Things have been quite hectic around these parts as we are preparing for our youngest son's graduation:)  He walks the stage on Friday, and we are in the midst of planning a get-together. Food, food and more food...I'm sure many of you can relate.  Tomorrow, the fridge will be filled with so much food...I hope I don't have leftovers to store in there...it may have to be a pizza night;)

Stamp used above: Hot and Stylin'

Available in both: Unmounted and Cling Mounted

Today, I am showing you a card set I whipped up using a few of the fabulously fun stamps from Fresh Brewed Designs. I just love Heather's wonderful stamps and digis!!! They are so sassy and such fun to color!!! And did you know that Heather is going to be releasing some awesome new digis into her shop? Yes sirree!!! If you are interested in seeing what she has been up to and a glimpse at the soon-to-be-released cuties, check it out HERE.

Stamp used above: I'll Take Mine To Go

Available in both: Unmounted and Cling Mounted

Do you see the hints of sparkle? All of it was done with Creative Inspirations paint, which Heather also carries in her shop...along with some beautiful, handmade embellishments:) I hope your Wednesday is WONDERFUL and filled with smiles and sunshine!!! Thanks bunches for dropping by!!!

These are the fun challenge blogs I am playing along with:

• Stamptacular Sunday - Color Challenge (Hot Pink, Black, White & Tan)
• Card Makin' Mamas - Use Your Scraps

Blessings & Hugs!!!

Carolyn

Fresh Brewed Designs "Summer Fun" Blog Hop:)

Partying and laughing in the sun

Waves rise and crash as the children run.

Girls in bikinis, a lemonade stand,

Wiggling our toes in the sand.

Summer is most fun; you'll see,

We get to play and be carefree.

Dreaming of mermaids and magical things,

We close our eyes as the ocean sings.

Sand, sun, ocean, fun;

Thank goodness Summer has just begun!

Aloha!!! Welcome to the Fresh Brewed Designs Blog Hop! If you are getting here from the SUHweet, Sandcastle Stamper, Kelly's SUNsational blog you are on the right track. If not, please go back to the start of our hop at beach babe Linda's beautiful blog.

We are getting a head start on SUMMER FUN here at Fresh Brewed Designs! This hop will be featuring the new summer themed Rubber Stamps just released to the shop. Heather has created 8 super sassy, sweet and fun beach themed rubber stamps that are a MUST for all of your summer crafting needs! But no, she did not stop there! She has also created 5 adorable summer themed digis. Join us in welcoming Baby Ellie, Baby Elvis, Daisy and Scooter Elephant to the FBD family. I know that all of these things bring the cuteness meter to the tippy top, but we are taking it one step further...Heather has added beautiful, shimmery, fun and AWESOME Creative Inspirations Paints to her shop!!! YES!!! These paints are amazing! You can find three colors in her shop: Tickled Pink (the perfect summer pink!) Aquamarine (Beautiful bright ocean blue) and Fairy Dust (a MUST HAVE because it goes with EVERYTHING!!!)

Along the hop you will see many of these items, so sit back and be prepared for all the complete cuteness that awaits you. For this release, I created with three of the fabulous images from this awesome, new collection.

Marina One of a Kind

(also using Creative Inspirations Paint in Fairy Dust)

Cordelia in Sand

(also using Creative Inspirations Paint in Fairy Dust)

Cutie Pie Mermaid

(also using Creative Inspirations Paint in Aquamarine)

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I hope you are getting ready to bust out with your coconut bikini top, tanning lotion and throw yourself a beach party! With the weather being as crazy as it has been, you deserve some FUN in the SUN;)!!! Oh...and tell the Cabana Boy I said "HI!!!":)

From here you will surf on over  to Stacie's KOW-A-BUNGALICIOUS blog...and be prepared for the beach beauties she has in store for you!!!

ANd just in case you need it, here is the hop order for you if you happen to wipe-out along the way :)

Linda
Kelly
Me:)
Stacie
Lawren
Rhonda
Jeanette
Stacy
Heather:

Have a beautifully blessed day!!!!

HAPPY HUGS!!!

Carolyn

Card ingredients:

Marina One of a Kind card: stamp from Fresh Brewed Designs, Card stock & ribbon from Papertrey Ink,  Prismacolor markers, Viva Decor Pearl Pen (Ice White), Creative Inspirations Paint in Fairy Dust, Spellbinder's Dies: Labels Four and Classic Rectangles Large, Cuttlebug embossing folder (Divine Swirls), sentiment stamp from Sweet n' Sassy

Cordelia in Sand card: stamp from Fresh Brewed Designs, Card stock & ribbon from Papertrey Ink, Prismacolor markers, Creative Inspirations Paint in Fairy Dust, Spellbinder's Die: Curved Rectangles, Clearsnap Smooch (Moonlight), Viva Decor Satine (Gold), adhesive pearls from Hobby Lobby, Sentiment stamp from Sweet n' Sassy

Cutie Pie Mermaid card: stamp from Fresh Brewed Designs, Card stock & ribbon from Papertrey Ink, Prismacolor markers, Creative Inspirations Paint in Aquamarine, Spellbinder's Die: Curved Rectangles, Viva Decor Pearl Pen (Ice White), Cuttlebug embossing folder (Divine Swirls), Hearty Air Dry Clay, mini metal cutters (star), Glamour Dust glitter paint (Ice Crystal), Kaisercraft Pearls (Snow)

Egg Inspired Gifties:)

Digital Image - Joyful Noise Easter Egg 
by Fresh Brewed Designs

Good morning!! I can definitely tell you that I have been making a joyful and grateful noise these past few days!!! God has definitely showered us with blessings, and I am praising Him as loudly and as often as I can!!!  I don't know if you are aware of this; but this past Saturday, multiple tornadoes touched down in North Carolina. We live in Cumberland County...just outside North Fayetteville, a hop, skip and a jump from Dunn and Sanford... and about 45 minutes from Raleigh. Needless to say, we were in the midst of a potential disaster. The areas all around us look like a war zone...a housing development five minutes from our front door was totally destroyed, my mother's neighborhood, my husband's workplace, and my son's school were all hit...and all of us are okay!!!  Yes, we have friends who are going through a very trying time right now by having their homes wrecked...but all of our friends and family survived!!!  Yes, I am a very thankful woman!!!  Please, say a prayer for all those who are rebuilding and for those who lost loved ones in these storms. Prayers are free and can move mountains...I cannot imagine a more precious gift than that!!!

Now let's talk about today's projects. This week's challenge at Creative Inspirations Paint is "EGGS"...so, I thought I would get a few Easter gifties together.  I dug out a few of my inexpensive plastic eggs and decided to give them a facelift by jazzing them up with a few coats of paint.  The first thing I did was lightly sand them...this makes the paint adhere to the egg.  Then, I put on a coating of white acrylic paint...this served as a primer to allow the true color of the paints I selected to shine...you know how bright most of the plastic eggs are.  Once the white paint was dry, I sponged Sapphire on one egg and Peach on the other. When this layer dried, I sponged on Aqua Marine (over the Sapphire) and Rose Quartz (over the Peach). As the eggs were drying, I started working on the cards.

I kept the layouts for both cards VERY simple. Keeping them simple makes it much easier to make quite a few in a short period of time. For the card above, I used Aqua Marine (birdie), Tanzanite (light blue around music notes), Rose Quartz (polka dots on birdie's wing) and Sunshine (around flourishes and the tiny hearts). I love all the sparkle on this card...and since it is going to a little girl, I think she will get a kick out of the sparkle too:)

Digital Image - New Creature Easter Egg 
by Fresh Brewed Designs

Now that the eggs were dry, I gathered up some yummy Easter candy and threw them into the freshly painted eggs. Then, I simply threaded grosgrain ribbon through a rhinestone ribbon slide and tied it in a knot. Doing this makes it much easier for the recipient to get to the candy quickly:)

Above is another super, simple card. This sweet image was painted with Rose Quartz (blossom and dots in the butterfly), Sunshine (flourishes and center of the blossom), Aqua Marine (butterfly), Mint, Buttercup and Plum (dots in butterfly). I do hope these are enjoyed! If nothing else, it comes with candy, right? I know one thing, I will definitely be painting more plastic eggs with these awesome paints!! I think they made these eggs look glamorous!!! A huge difference from the eggs I brought home from Wally World...and I got 6 eggs for .97! Sure can't wait until they clearance these out;)

Today's project was inspired by the following fabulous challenges:

• My Time to Craft Challenge - Easter Wishes
• Craft Your Passion Challenge - You've Been Spotted (use dots)
• Die-Cut Dreams Challenge - It's Easter Time!
• Incy Wincy Designs Challenge - Bright & Bold
• Fresh Brewed Designs Challenge - Lots of Sparkle 
• For Fun Challenges - Easter

Thank you for dropping by, and don't forget to show us your lovely egg inspired creations in this week's Creative Inspirations Paint challenge. Have a wonderfully blessed week!!!

HUGS!!

Carolyn

Jesus Is THE Reason Blog Hop!

"Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die." ~John 11:25-26

Good morning friends!:o) You should have arrived here from sweet Kadie's beautiful blog :) If not, you will want to go HERE...the top of the hop.

Similar to this past December's "Jesus Is The Reason for the Season" Hop, Heather Dennis and Catherine are hosting a blog hop for Easter/Resurrection Sunday! This idea was first suggested by a comment Catherine received on a hop post, and between her and Heather, they felt moved by the Holy Spirit to act. Just as with Christmas, the secular focus of Easter (e.g. bunnies, decorated eggs, and baskets of candy) has become so prevalent, that the real cause for celebration (Jesus and His resurrection following His sacrifice upon the cross) is often overshadowed. Taking to heart the Lord's command that as followers of Christ, we are to be light and salt to this world, our hope is that through this hop, we can reach out to others in love to share the Good News with both the saved and the lost. For today's hop, we were asked to create a project (card, scrap layout, or altered item) of faith in celebration of Christ's victory over death. Thank you, Heather and Catherine for inviting me to join the both of you in this remarkably inspirational hop!!!

"And Jesus Christ our Lord was shown to be the Son of God when God powerfully raised him from the dead by means of the Holy Spirit. Through Christ, God has given us the privilege and authority to tell Gentiles everywhere what God has done for them, so that they will believe and obey him, bringing glory to his name." ~Romans 1:4-5

This hop is not intended to promote any particular stamp company or to solicit sponsorship...its sole purpose is to promote the love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ to give us sinners a chance at salvation and eternal life.

"And so, dear brothers and sisters, we can boldly enter heaven’s Most Holy Place because of the blood of Jesus. By his death, Jesus opened a new and life-giving way through the curtain into the Most Holy Place. And since we have a great High Priest who rules over God’s house, let us go right into the presence of God with sincere hearts fully trusting him. For our guilty consciences have been sprinkled with Christ’s blood to make us clean, and our bodies have been washed with pure water. Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise." ~Hebrews 10:19-23

While we cannot even begin to reciprocate the Lord's gift to us, there is "blog candy" on some of the hop stops as a token of appreciation for your comments and encouragement. We also invite you to celebrate the real "Reason for the Season" by posting your own creation celebrating Christ's Resurrection. There is a place to link on Catherine's blog, and a prize is up for grabs for one randomly selected card/project.

I hope you have found some inspiration here today:) Thank you so very much for hopping along with us and celebrating the greatest love...God's love for us!!! Your next stop is Paola:)

In the event you lose your spot along the hop, below you will find the entire hop order:

Heather

 Kelly

Maria

Sammi

Lorie

Stacy

Kadie

Me:o)

Paola

Linda

Susan

Karen

Catherine

Have a wonderfully blessed day, my friends!!!! And as you hunt for decorative eggs and eat chocolate bunnies on Easter Sunday...remember, Jesus IS the reason for the season!!!

HAPPY {{{HUGS}}}!!!!

Carolyn

"Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God." ~Ephesians 3:17-19 

Card Ingredients:

(Card 1) - Image: "Love Everlasting" Digi (Fresh Brewed Designs), "God IS Love" digi sentiment (Sweet N' Sassy Stamps), Papertrey Ink card stock (Kraft, Enchanted Evening), Prismacolor markers, Nestabilities ovals, Maya Mist - Latte Metallic, Fancy Pants stamps "From the Garden" (flourish background on kraft card stock), Basic Grey Opaline pearls (Indigo), lace from stash, Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Vintage Photo, adhesive, dimensional adhesive, printer.

(Card 2) - Image: "Christ Arose" Digi (Sweet N' Sassy), Prismacolor markers, Papertrey Ink card stock (Kraft, Spring Rain), Swiss Dots CB embossing folder, Nestabilities - Curved Rectangles, Ovals, Papertrey Ink Spring Rain Swiss dots satin ribbon, Basic Grey Opaline pearls (Sky), adhesive, dimensional adhesives, printer.

Fresh Brewed Designs "Sugar and Spice" Blog Hop!!!

What are little girls made of? 

Sugar and spice

And everything nice, 

That's what little girls are made of.

I think even as we grow, we ladies are still made of sugar and spice and everything nice, don’t you? Today we have lots of girly fun to share with you! Fresh Brewed Designs has released 7 brand new rubber stamps...yes...you heard me correctly...7 brand new rubber stamps that are perfect for girls of all ages...and they are available for purchase TODAY! Heather has designed 3 coffee gals to add to her already sassy series of sweeties. These latte lovin’ ladies have an extra sprinkle of sweetness, cuz each new stamp has a little cherry topped cupcake added to it. We are also excited to introduce to you today Cutie Pie!!! She is a cute little butterfly fairy with a love for adventure and loves to spread smiles wherever she goes.

If you are just getting to the hop, you will have to start at the beginning at the Freshly Brewed Challenges Blog. If you are arriving here from there, you are on the right track. If not, you will want to head over there right now because you do not want to miss a thing! Below, you can see a few cards I made using Heather's fabulous new rubbah...and they are available in both cling mounted and unmounted rubber(:

 Cutie Pie Flowers

(Card supplies can be found at bottom of this post)

 

Cutie Pie in Clouds

 (Card details can be found HERE)

E(spresso) Mail

(Card details can be found HERE)

Cutie Pie Butterfly

(Card details can be found HERE)

Here is what you could win just by hopping!!!

Here are the RULES for your chance to win the prize:

• You will have to complete the hop in full and leave a comment on each hop stop.

• The hop will start AND end on the challenge blog.

• After you finish the hop, leave ANOTHER comment on the challenge blog post and let us know what your favorite image was from the hop.

To be able to decide which is your favorite, though, you will have to keep hopping!
Your next hop stop is  Heather’s Blog...be prepared to be WOWed!!!

Just in case you get lost along the way, here is the hop order:

1. Freshly Brewed Challenges Blog
2. Me (Guest) ...you are already here:)
3. Heather
4. Stacie G.
5. Audrey
6. Jeanette
7. Catherine (Guest)
8. Kelly
9. Stacy
10. Linda
11. Rhonda
12. Shazza
13. Kathy B.
14. Freshly Brewed Challenges Blog

Thank you for hopping along with us!!!! Good Luck!!!!

Card supplies for Cutie Pie Flowers card:
Stamp: Cutie Pie Flowers from Fresh Brewed Designs
DCWV embossed card (white), Prismacolor markers, Creative Inspirations Paint (tutu pink, fairy dust), Stickles (crystal), Memory Box "Spiceberry" patterned paper (for her paper pieced bloomers:), Spare Parts adhesive pearls (from Hobby Lobby), Papertrey grosgrain ribbon, Nestabilities, pearl spray, Petaloo Dazzlers blossom and paper doily from stash.

Sending You A Bright and Freshly Brewed Hello!

Happy Saturday!!! Do you have any fun plans for the weekend? My plans are to simply enjoy the time I am blessed to have with my family:) My hope is that you are able to spend loads of time with the ones you love too...and hopefully you can fit a little crafty time in there somewhere;)

Today's card features one of the soon-to-be released images at the Fresh Brewed Designs Shop! The name of this stamp is E(spresso) Mail, and I absolutely love this image!!! I would be cuckoo not to because she is enjoying all the things I love...playing on the laptop, enjoying a hot cuppa joe...ahem...for me it would be cocoa...and nibbling on a yummy cuppycake:) As far as I'm concerned...it doesn't get too much better than this. I think Heather hit a homerun with the bases loaded with this fabulous image, especially for all of us computer junkies!!! 

I colored this image with Prismacolor markers...added a bit of Crystal Stickles to the cupcake and heart-shaped stirrer...painted the flower on the laptop with Creative Inspirations Paint (Tutu Pink and Fairy Dust)...glazed her lipstick, shoes, eyes and laptop with Diamond Glaze for pops of shine. Really...red lipstick should be glossy, right:) As for the card's layout, I wanted to keep it simple so the image takes center stage...and the red and turquoise color combo is one of my absolute faves...so bright and cheery. I was looking for my sentiment that says "I wish you were here", so I could write "...instead of inside my computer" inside the card. Unfortunately, I couldn't find it, and I was too lazy to make a computer generated sentiment. Oh well, I will simply write it on the inside:) But seriously, I feel like all my bestest buds live inside my computer...just as I thought the Brady Bunch and Andy Griffith lived inside my TV;) One of these days I will win the lottery and send them all tickets for a crafty celebration...and for a few of them, they will all be moving in next door:) Oh happy days!!!

If you like this image as much as I do, it will be available for purchase on March 1st and the super talented ladies of the Fresh Brewed Design Team will be hosting a blog hop to introduce you to all the new rubbah being added to the shop. Also, as an added bonus, if you help spread the word by adding the badge below to your sidebar and linking it back to Freshly Brewed Challenges, Heather will add you to the drawing for a special prize that will be announced after the March 1st hop. Cool, huh? IF YOU DO add the badge, head over to the challenge blog, email Heather and let her know!

I thank the following challenge blogs for inspiring me to create today's card:

• Freshly Brewed Challenge - Ribbons and Bows...you can use a little or a lot:)

• Guylou's Inimitability Challenge - Anything Goes

• Raise the Bar - Mugshots...images featuring hot drinks...there is a hot drink on this card I promise...it is small and sitting next to the cuppcake:)

• Stamp Fairy Challenge - Red, White and Turquoise...one of my faves:)

• Stamps R Us Challenge Blog - Their theme is For the Girls

Card Supplies:
Stamp: E(spresso) Mail from Fresh Brewed Designs...will be available for purchase on March 1st:)
Sentiment stamp: I don't remember cuz it is old, old, old, but I think it is either Brenda Walton for K&Company or Heidi Grace...sorry:(
Card stock: ANW Crestwood (red) and Hobby Lobby (open stock card stock in blue)
Patterned paper: October Afternoon Very Merry "Wrap the Presents"
Prismacolor markers, Stickles (Crystal), Creative Inspiration Paints (Tutu Pink and Fairy Dust), Diamond Glaze, "Cherries" ribbon from Michael's (turquoise ribbon), Stampin Up grosgrain ribbon (Real Red), Nestabilities Classic Squares and Scalloped squares, staples, and lace and button from stash...probably bought at a yard sale

Another Cutie Pie:o)

Happy Monday!!!  My wish for you is that your week is going exactly as you hoped it would and that all your dreams come true:o)  I wanted to play along in the Fresh Brewed Challenge for this week...it's a fabulous sketch...and what better stamp to use than one of the soon-to-be-released Cutie Pie stamps?!?!  So....here is a sneakie peekie;o)  I just love Heather's new line of rubbah!!!  (If you would like to see yesterday's peek, you can check out this post...it features another Cutie Pie.)  This little angel, along with the sweetie in yesterday's card, will be available for purchase on March 1st...and Fresh Brewed Designs will be hosting a blog hop to showcase all the little lovelies! If you take a look at the left sidebar, you can see how you could be entered into a drawing for a special prize that will be announced after the March 1st hop.  

I had loads of fun playing with this week's FBD challenge sketch!!!  It was a true challenge for me, especially the oval in the center.  I know you are not required to follow sketches exactly, but something about this oval intrigued me.  I thought for a bit, and this is the card I came up with.  For the most part, I am quite happy with it:o)  After I was finished, I thought of how fun it would be to create some Easter card's using this sketch...the oval portion could be a giant Easter egg:o)  Think that is a card in the works...already jotted it down in my idea journal...along with Heather's wonderful sketch.  Unfortunately, I am at that age where I have to write everything down...if I want to remember it.  How sad, huh?  I guess all the useless facts and a lifetime of songs (both good and bad) have cluttered up my poor brain;o}  Please tell me you can relate.

Along with the FBD Challenge sketch, I was also inspired by the following fantastic challenges:

• Fairy Fun Fridays - It's All in the Fine Print...you are to incorporate fine print on your card/project as a design element...I used the beautiful Memory Box paper from the Enchanted 6x6 paper pad that has a bit of fine print on it.
• Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge - Spring Theme...you must have ribbon. lace, etc on your creation
• Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes
• Res-Q Challenge - Make a Card/Project That Makes You HAPPY!  All of my cute stamps put a smile on my face and anytime I am able to play with paper makes me happy:o)  Such a FUN theme and challenge!!!
• Paper Play Challenges - Add Shine...I used Stickles and Creative Inspiration Paint on this Cutie Pie's wings for a bit a shimmer and shine.

I hope today's card brought a bit of sunshine into your Monday and put a smile on your face:o)  Thank you so very much for dropping by!!  Have a wonderful Monday and rest of the week!!!

Card Details:
Stamp from Fresh Brewed Designs (available for purchase March 1st)
Card stock from Papertrey Ink and Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Memory Box - "Enchanted" 6x6 paper pad
Prismacolor markers, PTI Beautiful Blooms II #1 Die Collection, "Brides" pearl brads from Michael's wedding department, "Details" grosgrain ribbon, Martha Stewart leaf punch, "Paper Studio" adhesive half pearls from Hobby Lobby, Stickles in Crystal, Creative Inspiration Paint in Fairy Dust, and lace from stash

Shhhhhhh.....It's A Freshly Brewed Sneak Peek

Good evening, friends!!  I hope you have enjoyed your weekend...so sorry it is almost over:(  I spent most of my weekend playing with some wonderful new rubbah!!  My BFF, Heather, sent me piccies of her soon-to-be released stamps about a month ago...and all I can say is...as soon as I saw them I needed them.  As a crafter, you can sympathize right?  Well, Mr. Postman delivered and I introduced these cuties to ink IMMEDIATELY.  The stamp on this evening's card features one of the Cutie Pies:o)  Isn't she SuhWEEEEET?!?!  This little angel will be available for purchase on March 1st...and Fresh Brewed Designs will be hosting a blog hop to showcase all the little lovelies!  If you take a look at the left sidebar, you can see how you could be entered into a drawing for a special prize that will be announced after the March 1st hop.  

I colored this angelic Cutie Pie with Prismacolor markers; and if you look at her wings, the interior was also painted with Creative Inspiration Paints (in Fairy Dust) to add a soft touch of shimmer.  Then, her wings were outlined with Stickles (in Crystal).  For the layout, I was inspired by last week's Mojo Monday sketch... I love this sketch!  It made my mojo flow because as soon as I saw it...I thought clouds.  I know you are probably thinking the image was the actual inspiration, but it wasn't...it was the sketch that caused my dim lightbulb to brighten...why not put the image on a cloud? **BING**  So, I dug out some white felt from my stash and did just that.  I ran the felt through my Cuttlebug using the Labels Four Nesties...added a bit of Stickles around the edges for the proverbial silver lining...then added the image (after the Stickles dried).  Easy peasy...and I like the softness and dimension it created.  What do you think?

All I can say is...I had loads of fun creating this card:o)  Personally, I think a lot of that has to do with the darling image.  I don't know about you, but when a stamp makes me smile before I even get it colored up...it puts me in a chipper mood and makes creating all the more enjoyable.  I suppose that is why I am so drawn to cutesy images.  If you like this image as much as I do...don't forget to drop by Heather's Fresh Brewed Designs challenge blog and shop on March 1st!!  I will be posting more cards using the soon-to-be-released stamps between now and the release date:o)  So please stay tuned.

This card's creation was also inspired by the following challenges:

• Terrifically Thrilling Thursday Challenge - Show Us What You Got (aka: Anything Goes)

• Crazy 4 Challenges - Use dies in the creation of your card/project (I used Nesties and PTI blossom dies)

• Wee Memories Challenge - Source of Inspiration (my inspiration came from the Mojo Monday sketch and the image below that is in my "personal inspiration" file)

• Creative Inspirations Paint Challenge - Polka Dots and Stripes (I know it's hard to see, but there are subtle stripes in the patterned paper)

Thank you so very much for dropping by!!!  I hope the remainder of your weekend is peaceful and relaxing, and the upcoming week is filled with love, smiles and appreciation:o)

Card Details:

Stamp from Fresh Brewed Designs (will be available for purchase March 1st)

Card stock, ribbon & Beautiful Blooms II #1 Die from Papertrey Ink

Patterned paper: Memory Box - Spearmint 6x6 pad

Primacolor markers, Stickles, Creative Inspiration Paint, Modern Romance corsage pin, Maya Road "Heart" trinket pin, Basic Grey "Opaline pearls in Blush, Martha Stewart leaf punch, Nestabilities, lace and felt from stash