Did you see those beautiful fall cards on Wednesday blog post?  If not, get on over there and check them out!  While you are at it, make a card and enter the challenge!  Duh!

Ok, now get back over here and take a gander at my card for today using another of Heather's gorgeous digis!

Doesn't that happy little bee make you want to smile back at it!  LOL

The image is also from Heather here at Fresh Brewed Designs.  It was orginally made

to go with granny in the garden.  Just seemed to fit in here perfectly!

Come on by my blog, Playing with Paper, and get the specifics on this card and

all the others that I do using FBD stamps!

Happy Fall

Yes, it is officially fall, and I love it!! The crisp cool nights and the leaves changing to those gorgeous reds, yellows and oranges. I have to admit though, I don't like the fact that winter follows autumn!!! I'm not too crazy about the snow and really cold temperatures! I need to live somewhere that "celebrates" three seasons only!!!

All this talk of fall is to get you in the mood to play along with our challenge this week. Show us your creation using a fall theme! Easy as pie...ooooohhhhh, now I'm hungry for pumpkin pie! My card above used the Fresh Brewed Designs digital stamp Autumn Angel Cake. Because I am still thinking about pie, check out my blog, The Stamper's Touch, for all the details.

I leave you today with one last ramble, a quote by Albert Camus -

Autumn is a second spring when every leaf's a flower.

Enjoy your day!

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Happy Wednesday!

It is that time again. 

Time for an inspiration filled post and a fun challenge. 

And I for one need it this week :D hehehe!

The weather is slowly changing and getting slightly cooler (and darker)

The kids are enjoying more outdoor activities and I get to open the windows and let the breeze in (soon)

Fall. Don't you just love Fall?!?

You do??!?

GREAT!

That is your challenge this week!

Create something Fall or Autumn themed. 

Here are some BEAUTIFUL cards the Fresh Brewed Crew lovingly put together

for you to oooh and ahhhh over  {{they are gorgeous!!!}}

Well, don't take my word for it. See for yourself.

Sheryl: Knit me Pretty Rubber Stamp

Stacy: Angel Cake Fall Wagon Digi

Gale: Autumn Angel Cake and Owl Love You Digis

Heather: Spicy Pumpkin Latte Rubber Stamp

To enter all you have to do is create a NEW project following this theme

you do NOT have to use a FBD image, but if you have them, we would LOVE to see them. If you do not have any and want them, now is a GREAT time to buy because we are having a SALE.

It is National Coffee Week so all of our Coffee Themed digis are 30% off and all of our Coffee Themed Stamps are 15% off... plus we are having a BONUS with purchase sale to celebrate our new stamp release! Come by the shop and check it all out! Fresh Brewed Designs Shop

Now all you have left to do is add a link to your new creation here in the inlinkz below and we will stop by your blog and leave you some love :D

**Don't forget our MONTHLY PRIZE CHALLENGE ends October 4th at Midnight with this challenge. 

IF you want your chance to win, you better enter it soon.. and you CAN combine challenges :D Even ours :)

example: Create a Fall themed card AND use something new.. bammo! Enter this and our monthly prize challenge.  Use a FBD image and BAMMO you can also enter it into the link up all FBD projects here tab at the top of the page :)

 **AND**
Get all of those pink cards ready!!
Link Up For Pink 
has over $3,000.00 in prizes and giveaways and it all starts soon!

**OH and I almost forgot!!!**

we have NEW digis in the shop!!

SPOOKY ones :)

stop by and check them all out here: 

 Happy creating!

TaTa Tuesday

My original card I had planned / prepared for today will not upload. :( wahhhh!!!

But I do hope you like this one just as much :D

I created this card with the newly released Save The Hooters rubber stamp set. 

(quantities limited)

The papers are the same papers offered in the card kit that is also available for a short time in the shop.

You can find them both here

I am using this opportunity to remind you of the Link Up For Pink that is starting VERY VERY SOON!

It is gonna be BIG!!! with $3,000.00 worth of giveaways from 75 sponsors!! 

You need to continue to pop into Yolanda,  Celeste, and Gaby blogs to see what they have going on. They are always creating beautiful projects and have some giveaways leading up to this fun event. Not only is it FUN and exciting to be a part of, it is for an awesome cause and I promise you will feel good just by participating.

See you back tomorrow with a NEW Fresly Brewed Challenge

and lots of awesome inspiration from our amazing design team!!!

MONSTER Mash Monday

GOOoOOoooooD Morning! (said in my best spooky voice )

We have been busy as bees *er* Monsters? at Fresh Brewed Designs this week

Last week we celebrated with our Save The Hooters Hop and stamp release. 

We still have lots to come using that set as well as the link up for pink, so be sure to keep an eye out for updates as the day draws nearer.

This week we have some more FUN to share with you. 

OF course the title of the post gives it away... 

so without further adieu, 

Please welcome the Candy Monsters to our Fresh Brewed Family!

(rahhhh, cheer, clap clap clap)

Aww, you have all made them feel right at home. Thank you!!!

I first want to introduce to you 

CANDY CORN MONSTER

All Three of the new monsters can be found HERE in the Holidays: Fall / Halloween section of the shop

Did you know that this week is NATIONAL COFFEE WEEK?!?!

Well it is!!! and that means we are having a SALE

All Coffee digis are on sale for 30% off

All Coffee Rubber Stamps are on sale for 15% off

PLUS we still have our BIG BONUS with purchase sale going on until October 1st. 

Stop by the Fresh Brewed Designs shop and check it all out!

Happy Fall Y'all

 It's the WEEKEND!!! WOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!

The only SAD thing about this weekend is that it is 

Crystals last weekend with us as our Guest Designer :(

Crystal, you have been just amazing! I have enjoyed your being our guest and getting to know you more than you could imagine. You are talented and beautiful (inside and out) and I just wanted to let you know. *oh, and  did I mention she is just as sweet as candy?!?!* 

If you hopped with our Save the Hooters hop, then you saw this card, but probably did not get a GOOD look at it... so here it is again!

Spicy Pumpkin Latte Rubber Stamp

 Don't you just LOVE these fall colors in Spicy Pumpkin Latte! I love the beautiful papers and the ribbon treatment. Gorgeous! Check out Crystals post with this card HERE at scrapcandydesigns and leave her some love :D

as you know over the weeks we have been collecting a little bit of information about Crystal. She so graciously answered my quirky questions and I have smiled reading her answers. I hope you have too and I hope you have gotten to know her a little better. 

Here are her last two Q&A's

10-If you were deserted on an island with nothing but stamping supplies, which of your supplies do you have enough of to make yourself an outfit with? ((Would you wear a button ball gown? LOL))

It would totally be paper! And if I could have ribbon too, that would also work! But seriously, have you seen some of the paper dress creations on sites like Etsy & Pinterest? Oh my goodness, they are phenomenal! Besides, if I'm stranded on the beach I can totally make a wicked dress cause I'll have so much time on my hands, and until it gets done I can always wear palm leaves & coconuts...hehehe!!

11- Did you enjoy being FBD's guest designer for September? :)

11. I have absolutely LOVED being an FBD Guest Designer this month!! It has been so much fun! Heather, you are absolutely one of the nicest people in blog land that I've ever met & you have the sweetest DT that have left me the loveliest comments. You are so generous with your product & your stamps are so much fun to play with too. This has been one of my favorite guest spots ever!!

(and here are the rest in case you missed them)

1.How did you find out about Fresh Brewed Designs?   

I was browsing challenge blogs & looking for something new, as well as fun, when I stumbled upon FBD. Since then, I've been hooked to all the fun challenges, great inspiration & sweet atmosphere!

2. Do you like coffee? (had to ask;) lol!!!)

  I do love coffee! I love it extra sweet with lots of creamer, especially flavored creamers like hazelnut! Mmmmm!

3. What is your favorite flavor - style of coffee beverage (if you do;) lol!) 

  Hands down, iced coffees! Just adore them...so yummy! But, I also really love me a good cappuccino - especially in the winter months!

4-How long have you been stamping?

I've only been stamping a couple years...maybe three. I got into scrapbooking first and it kind of evolved from there. I was so terrified of cards at first but over the years, they've become much easier!

5-What is your favorite coloring medium?

 I love using Prisma pencils, but since my arthritis is getting worse, I find I can't use them as much. So, I am discovering the wonderful world of markers! So far I really like the Prisma markers & am using them lately.

6-What are five craft items you can’t live without?

 Oh this is a hard one...really hard! I'm also kind of a practical gal so some of these may seem kind of obvious. :0) I am definitely a hoarder of many things so its hard to narrow it down, but here goes nothing! I would have to say paper cutter/scissors, my beloved paper stash, punches, Tim Holtz distress ink in walnut stain, and my Glue Glider Pro!

7-If you had to choose, what is your favorite FBD Stamp or Image?

Oh my gosh, I have so many fave FBD stamps cause they are all so wonderful! I really love how deeply etched they are & so easy to get a good impression. Right now, I am really in love with "Hello," the new cutie patootie telephone stamp you released, but I also love Pumpkin Spice Latte & Candy Corn Girl!

8-Any tips or techniques you can give fellow stampers

I'm not sure...I'm not the best tipster or technique gal. At least I don't think so! LOL!  

 

 9-What is your favorite color combination?

Again, I've so many faves!! It is very hard to choose just one, but I do love turquoise/reds, orange/pinks, & pinks/greens. And of course the fab purple/orange/black/green color combo of Halloween, which is my family's favorite holiday! ;0)

 

 

 

I hope you all have a super duper weekend.. 

oh.. and

HAPPY FALL Y'ALL!!!

Did you 'Save the hOOters" hop yesterday?

Well, hope that you enjoyed the 'Save the hOOters" hop here on Fresh Brewed Designs yesterday.

Even if you didn't make it to the hop, scroll down to yesterdays post and go check out the beautiful

eye candy that the various DT's created for the hop.

"Save the hOOters" was a blog hop for a wonderful cause.  Check out the post and see if there may

be a "Save the hOOters" stamp in your future!

Heather has out done herself with both the rubber and the digital stamps that support the "Save the hOOters' cause.  Here is a sample of one of the digi stamps available in the 'Save the hOOters' hop.

Remember that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  This card will go to

the ladies that run the mammography unit at the hospital I work at.

It is also a salute to my friends - Marsha, Mary and Sally.  They are all survivors that battled breast cancer with grace and humor and I am proud to call them friends.

Come by my blog, Playing with Paper, for the specifics on my card and please,

get a mammography, do your monthly checks and have your annual check-ups. 

Just a a note:  all DP (digi) used in this card were designed by JustYolie for this cause!

: ) Gale

Save The Hooters Blog Hop

Good Morning! It is time for our SAVE THE HOOTERS BLOG HOP!

If you are just getting to the hop, you will want to start at the FIRST hop stop with the

Lovely Linda at The Stampers Touch. 

I was discussing some designs with some friends. Sheryl (one of our beautiful DT members) had the idea of making an owl for a save the hooters theme. She had my brain just rolling all around that idea, and this is what I came up with. She saw them first and loved them, and so did I, and I hope you will as well. I really like to make others smile. That is exactly what I was going for with these cute and fun images. I also wanted to  keep them modest so that anyone could use them. Another friend of mine brings reminds me to think about things from a Christian standpoint. Would God approve. No one really knows how much I do think about that. EVERY image I create gets set aside until I know it is ok. Some sit longer than others :D  I have been asked to design some things, but when that funny feeling hits me, I know it is not right and I can't create it. I do hope these stamps will be able to not only raise awareness but make many smile when they receive a card or gift and know they are being supported and loved.


If you have already hopped you know that part of your purchase will be donated to Chemo Angels. 
(excerpt taken from Carolyn's blog in the hop)
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.

 

Here is a photo of the stamps you will be receiving. This set is a 4"x6" set of cling mounted stamps. Each owl stamp measures to be approx 3"x3". The Save the hOOters sentiment is approx 2.5" long and the stamp out breast cancer sentiment is just under 2" long. 

We also have several digital stamps for sale. You can find them all here: 

Fresh Brewed Designs Breast Cancer Awareness stamps

We are currently running a sale. Check out the home page for details. This set is included in the sale. If y ou purchase this set along with two other rubbers stamps you will get a tub of inspirations paint as well as another rubber stamp of choice for free. (the free stamp can not be chosen from the newly released breast cancer stamps or the Girly Girl Fall 2011 collections) 

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.

Thank you again for spending part of your day with us. 
Hope you enjoyed the hop and hope to see you at the Link up for Pink!!!

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Good Morning!

A big THANK you to all who played along in our fun FOOTBALL challenge. We saw some super fun and oh so cute cards last wee, DT included!!! 

I chose to highlight one of the cards submitted this week and that card would be one by

Yolanda at JustYolie, JustCreate

She used the Hot Cuppa Joe digital stamp to make THIS awesome card: 

Now on to this weeks challenge. 

If you have been playing ahead and watching the tabs under the header, you know what is next.

If not, then this is a surprise to you :) hehehe!

Our challenge this week is to KEEP IT SIMPLE

We want to see those beautiful but simple cards. I know it is difficult for me to limit layers and embellishments, so this was quite a challenge for me... but I know you can do it:) 

We could all use a little more simple ready to mail cards in our stash, right?

Here are the beautiful cards the Fresh Brewed Crew created to inspire you with this week:

Sheryl: Gift Girl Rubber Stamp

Stacy: Baby Elvis the Pirate Digital Stamp

Heather: Knit and Purl Girl Rubber Stamp

To play along all you have to do is make a NEW card following the theme and  add your direct link to the inlinkz below.  Please do not back link. You do NOT have to use a FBD image, but if you have them, we would love to see them! You can enter this challenge up to 5 times as well as combine it with our Monthly Prize challenge if you wish.  Most importantly have fun!!! 

but first, we have some announcements!

Tomorrow is our Save the hOOters BLOG HOP!

I do hope you will plan to hop with us as well as spread the word. 

This hop is not about prizes, but to help raise awareness, spread smiles and show support. 

Hope to see you tomorrow!

One ore thing!

Today starts the Feline Playful Party!! Be sure to stop by and check it out!
Fresh Brewed Designs is one of their sponsors :D

Have a very blessed day!

Touchdown Tuesday!

Happy Tuesday!

I am off to a good start today. 

Coffee is brewed and I am enjoying a cup while starting the day off with a visit with you. :)

Today I have a card to share with you that follows our football theme challenge. 

This time I did not use a football, just the team colors.

USC, again, of course :) and Gift Girl:

Gift Girl Newly Released Rubber Stamp

This picture was taken at night, so the lighting and color is a little off (sorry!) 

 be sure to read the reminders below so you do not miss out on any of the FBD fun ahead.

**REMINDERS**

FOOTBALL challenge going on NOW!!!

Month long Prize challenge use something NEW

We have a SALE going on NOW!!!

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS BLOG HOP THURSDAY September 22!!!!

and a fun link up party to spread Breast Cancer Awareness starts October 1st

Link up for Pink!

There are SO Many prizes and sponsors! in fact Yolanda told us this morning it was a whopping 

  70+ sponsors and $3,000 worth of giveaway

And FBD is one of them :)

Hope you all have a wonderful day today!

Thanks for stopping by!

** Blog Hop Winner Update**

one of our winners never claimed her prize, so I drew another name
our new winner is...
.......
......
Annette at Clever Creations!
Annette, please email me your information to freshbreweddesigns (at) yahoo (dot) com for your prize.

Mask It Monday!

Candy Corn Girl Rubber Stamp (NEW RELEASE)

Good Morning!!!
If you know anything about me and my stamping (past to present) you will know that I have always LOVED masking my stamps and making fun scenes or different themes with them. I love paper piecing and playing with them. It is SO much fun!!!
Our Guest Designer from August,  Vanessa, seems to love to do it too... and has made me slow down and look at things a whole different way. This stamp for instance. I NEVER really thought to mask her. Then Vanessa stepped up to the plate with these ROCKIN cards:  Football theme , 3 different themed cards

I added a flower brad to her hair to hide the spider, I added flower soft over the candy corn (so I really did not truly mask this time, but close enough :D)  and voila!!! My DT and friends sent me a box of goodies this past week as a celebration for FBD turning 1 year old. I created this card with several of the goodies in the box. I had a fun pink plastic stencil that I took to my light box and embossed in layers then inked the paper, the fun fabric button, the white button, the sweet ribbon ... just looking at this card makes ME smile. Thank you again ladies!!!

We have had our shop and rubber for a year now! can you believe it? I can't!!! There will be parties and things to follow... be watching and waiting for NOVEMBER. That is our PARTY month!! :) .. and if you have been a customer this past year. . you will not want to miss it..... and that is all I Can tell you for now :D

**REMINDERS and such**

FOOTBALL challenge going on NOW!!!

Month long Prize challenge use something NEW

We have a SALE going on NOW!!!

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS BLOG HOP THURSDAY September 22!!!!

and a fun link up party to spread Breast Cancer Awareness starts October 1st

Link up for Pink!

There are SO Many prizes and sponsors! in fact Yolanda told us this morning it was a whopping 

  70+ sponsors and $3,000 worth of giveaway

And FBD is one of them :)

Hope you all have a wonderful day today!

Thanks for stopping by!

Tooo Cute...

...to spook!

hehehe!!

Isn't that just the best sentiment for this card. 

Spicy Pumpkin Latte Rubber Stamp

When our guest designer, Crystal from scrapcandydesigns, sent me this card I smiled and did think TOO CUTE! I LOVE the papers and layout. Those ribbons rock! do they not?!?

We have been saving questions for you to see every week.
Here is what Crystal had to say:

7-If you had to choose, what is your favorite FBD Stamp or Image?

Oh my gosh, I have so many fave FBD stamps cause they are all so wonderful! I really love how deeply etched they are & so easy to get a good impression. Right now, I am really in love with "Hello," the new cutie patootie telephone stamp you released, but I also love Pumpkin Spice Latte & Candy Corn Girl!

 

8-Any tips or techniques you can give fellow stampers

I'm not sure...I'm not the best tipster or technique gal. At least I don't think so! LOL!  

 

 9-What is your favorite color combination?

Again, I've so many faves!! It is very hard to choose just one, but I do love turquoise/reds, orange/pinks, & pinks/greens. And of course the fab purple/orange/black/green color combo of Halloween, which is my family's favorite holiday! ;0)

 

 (that sounds  a lot like me, hehehe :D)

Thanks for sharing a little more about you with us this week!

 

 

Be sure to stop by Crystal's blog and read more about how she created this adorable card and leave her some love. I know you will also want to thank her for making you want to stop by Starbucks and enjoy a Pumpkin Spice Latte this morning... or one of the new fall ones such as the salted caramel one... YUMMM

**Don't Forget**

We are having a sale for a limited time only to celebrate the newly released rubber stamps!

With the purchase of every three rubber stamps, you will receive a tub of inspirations paint (color will be Heather's choice) AND one stamp of choice from any other category other than the Girly Girl Fall 2011 for FREE!! Now's the time to get some of the fabulous new stamps that were just released last week!! Also, all orders $35 and over will receive FREE SHIPPING (just use the code fbdfreeship at checkout)!

This weeks challenge(ends Tuesday night!)  is FOOTBALL  themed (team  colors and/or sport)

Our Monthly Prize Challenge is to USE SOMETHING NEW!

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a wonderful and blessed Saturday!

Anybody for some Football!?

Even a mermaid, umm, I mean even a girl has to have fun!  What could be better than

watching 24 buff guys in tight pants, umm, I mean, 24 professional athletes playing some football?

The Pittsburg Steelers is my husband's favorite team (my second!) so they get the color feature on

my card this week.  In case you missed the post on Wednesday, this weeks challenge is

"Football colors or theme".

When it comes to the Steelers, that means Black, Yellow and Red!

Now, everyone knows that Troy Polamanu is the best football player ever!  And since he

played highschool football right here in little old Oregon.  And since my oldest son actually got to play against him (yeah, they slaughtered us!  LOL)  I hereby dedicated this

Fresh Brewed sweetie to him.   (haha, like he'll ever know)

I used 'Marina, one of a kind' and masked over the pearl/bubble in her hand and cut out

a freeform football to place in her hand.  Both sentiments were computer generated and the

logo was downloaded, printed and cut out.  To find out about how this card

(and those adorable pom-poms) was made, come on by my blog

Playing with Paper, again

ALSO.............

Did you know Heather has a big sale going on? With the purchase of every three rubber stamps, you will receive a tub of inspirations paint (color will be Heather's choice) AND one stamp of choice from any other category other than the Girly Girl Fall 2011 for FREE!! Now's the time to get some of the fabulous new stamps that were just released last week!! Also, all orders $35 and over will receive FREE SHIPPING (just use the code fbdfreeship at checkout)!

:)  Gale

Celebrate in Style

Welcome to some Thursday ramblings. Linda from Pittsburgh here and the high for today hopefully will reach 60. Fall is in the air, that's for sure. And with fall comes football!! I love football and, being from Pittsburgh, you can bet who my favorite team is...that's right, I love the Pittsburgh Steelers! Go Big Ben!!! Well as you know from yesterday's post, our challenge this week is creating a card using a football team and/or your team's colors. I had to go with the Black and Gold, and I used the newly released Fresh Brewed Designs rubber stamp All Dressed Up. I paper pieced her dress so she can celebrate in style after her team wins!!!! For more details on my card please visit my blog, The Stamper's Touch.

Did you know Heather has a big sale going on? With the purchase of every three rubber stamps, you will receive a tub of inspirations paint (color will be Heather's choice) AND one stamp of choice from any other category other than the Girly Girl Fall 2011 for FREE!! Now's the time to get some of the fabulous new stamps that were just released last week!! Also, all orders $35 and over will receive FREE SHIPPING (just use the code fbdfreeship at checkout)!

We look forward to seeing your football theme cards. Also, don't forget our monthly challenge, use something new.

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... and a WOOT WOOT!! It's WEDNESDAY!!!

Usually I am happy because it is new challenge day! But this week has gone by SOOO SLOWLY to me it means we are almost to FRIDAY! :) *our weekends start Friday night as a way to trick the brain into thinking it is a longer weekend :D hehehe!*

Anyways - we know what you are here for! Our NEW Freshly Brewed Challenge!!!

But first, I want to share with you a card our team spotted while commenting on last weeks challenge. 

I am really happy  to feature this card today: by Courtney at A Touch of Pink

Daniel God Bless America

Please stop by and read her lovely post here
Courtney _ you can grab the featured badge in the sidebar to display on your blog if you wish

Now on to our challenge!

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FBD FOOTBALL!!!!!

We want to see your cards themed on football AND/OR your teams colors

This week is a challenge inspired by my husband (or I created it FOR him rather)

It is my way of saying "I support you, but I really honstly do not want to sit that long and watch the game with you :D" But I know there are many ladies out there who do!!!

So show your team support and play along!

> completely joking here >(PLEASE PLAY NICE!!! I know how we get with our team colors... I don't want to see any cards fighting with each other. My girl already said that if she saw any Clemson cards, she would just smile and wave :D  hehehe)

Here are the FUN cards our Fresh Brewed Designs Team created for you

to inspire you and hopefully make you smile:

Sheryl: Spicy Pumpkin Latte Rubber Stamp

Stacie: Hot Cuppa Joe Digital Stamp (with added football embellie)

Heather: La Dolce Vita rubber stamp (masked to add football stamp)

OK, so now you have seen what we are talking about! 

SOOOO Bring it!!! :D

DON'T FORGET we still have our month long prize challenge going on!

you CAN combine any challenge, including a FBD Challenge with it (so you can enter this one AND the month long challenge with the same card ... repeat next week) as long as your card  follows the rules! ;)

Please add a direct link to your creation in the inlinkz below. 

You can enter up to 5 times and remember, if you use a FBD stamp, add it to the link in the tab at the top of the page for your chance to be a featured card or guest designer

Have a SWEET HEART day

Good  Morning FBD Peeps!!!! 

I hope you have or are enjoying your morning cuppa and are ready to take on the day!

My card today is featuring the lovely newly released rubber stamp

Sweet As Pie

I want to share with you that Fresh Brewed Designs is sponsoring The City Crafter Challenge this week. The ladies there are so beautiful and so talented. Their challenge is a fun one!!! {{I heart you}}. To use hearts on your card. I actually had some Valentine themed epoxy hearts by Little Yellow Bicycle that went perfect with the papers I picked out. I  {{LOVE}} this paper!!! I also used some RAKed bakers twine, my cricut cart accent essentials, prismacolor markers, ink it up brown to distress, cuttle bug dot folder, and Kraft Papertrey Inc paper.

Don't forget about our Month Long Prize challenge going on NOW for the full month of Septmeber

Use SOMETHING NEW!

(hint, why not use your new fbd rubbah;)

and don't forget to link up your amazing FBD projects in the link found in the tab under our blog header. It is marked "Link Up All FBD Projects Here" hehehe

We want you to link them all!!!

If you have 50 .. link them :D

Hope you have a wonderful day!

See you tomorrow with a new fun challenge!

PS: Stop by my blog for more details on this card as well as a THANK you to my dt and friends

SPooOOoooOOky !!!!!

HAPPY MONDAY MORNING~~
Heather here :)
Smiling still without having her coffee yet.
Hopefullly that is a good sign to the way the day will work out. I guess we shall see. Regardless, I know who is in charge and who has me in HIS hand and that I have nothing to worry about :D!
and THAT is a wonderful feeling!!!

Remember back when I had that peek for you leading up to the hop...    well, I guess it is about time I share it with you, eh?

hehehehehehe

If you don't have a clue what I am talking about, then this will be your first time seeing it.

{Please} consider yourself warned as it is an extra spooky house. you never know who is 

lurking around {or} inside...... bwaaahahahahhahahahaha

as the door creeeeeaaaakkkkkkssssss open our heart starts to beat a little faster. Should we run? Should we hide? Whatever are we going to do? It's too late now....

The door has finished opening..... and there she stands... 

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Candy Corn Girl {hehehe. silly me, she's not scary!}

I created this card by using some scraps of embossed black cardstock my mom had received in a folder a few years ago (it was not a crafting folder, but from a real estate agent or something ) I finally used it! :) I cut the shapes out to fit the corners and inked it with Ink it Up white pigment ink. The BG paper was bazzil solid cardstock. I embossed the lines using my score pal and then inked over it with black. The web is stitched using white and black thread together. I poked holes with a thumbtack and then sewed it on. Next time I will plan it better and draw it out first :). The I added the little brad spider. The door was created with a door frame matt, (the size of an ATC) then a folded piece glued to it to make the door. I added a kickboard to the front of the door, a handdrawn window and a jackolantern brad. the doorknob is simply a gold brad. I inked around the door with the white ink. The inside was framed with black. I used scraps to make the wall and flooring. I had a $1 chandelier stamp from the michaels bin (OLD) that I stamped in the background. I Took my Candy corn girl colored wtih prismacolor markers and pre cut, and gently placed (glued) her inside the door. VOILA! there you have it :D

When getting cards ready for the hop the girls and I chatted often. My friend Vanessa said that she had some cards made with her and was so excited. I sent her a peek of this card and she quickly emailed me back {laughing} because we made nearly the exact same card!!!!

Don't you just LOVE it?!?! Oh my goodness. That ghost is hilarious. I got online today and guess what I found? SUPER BONUS!!!!!SHE POSTED THIS CARD TODAY AS WELL!!! Be sure to stop by Vanessa's blog and check out the deets and the sweet photos (she even has a pic up my card too :D hehehe)

Thanks for sharing Vanessa :) I am still giggling at the similarities. It was a great idea :D HUGS!!!

Don't forget about our month long challenge going on: use something new (SOO many amazing entries so far!! WOW!

What better thing to use NEW than your NEW Fresh Brewed Designs Rubbah that was JUST RELEASED!!! They are all in the shop under the rubber stamp categories: Cutie Pie (2 of them were released this time :D) and Girly Girls Fall 2011. Be sure to also check out the homepage for a SALE that will not last too much longer.

Have a wonderful and blessed day

HUGS!!!

Heather

One of a Kind Day

To see the winners of the blog hop, check the sidebar :)

 

Now prepare yourself for another awesome guest designer post from: 

Crystal at scrapcandydesigns

 

 

4-How long have you been stamping?

I've only been stamping a couple years...maybe three. I got into scrapbooking first and it kind of evolved from there. I was so terrified of cards at first but over the years, they've become much easier!

5-What is your favorite coloring medium?

 I love using Prisma pencils, but since my arthritis is getting worse, I find I can't use them as much. So, I am discovering the wonderful world of markers! So far I really like the Prisma markers & am using them lately.

6-What are five craft items you can’t live without?

 Oh this is a hard one...really hard! I'm also kind of a practical gal so some of these may seem kind of obvious. :0) I am definitely a hoarder of many things so its hard to narrow it down, but here goes nothing! I would have to say paper cutter/scissors, my beloved paper stash, punches, Tim Holtz distress ink in walnut stain, and my Glue Glider Pro!

 

 Crystal has yet another beauty of a card to share with us today. But first,  If you missed last weeks go here and if you missed her blog hop card please go here.

Now I am not sure if Crystal knows this or not... but she used one of my ALL TIME Favorite color combinations and one of my favorite stamps that I did not get the chance to use very much this summer!

Marina One of a Kind 

 

isn't this BEAUTIFUL?!?!

I adore the white ribbon and pink button!!

 here is a close up:

 

I have to admit, it still have been mermaid weather here. The days are still hot well into the high 80s and into the 90s. Our mermaids are still happy and playful here.

Be sure to stop by Crystal's blog and leave her some love! 

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Have a beautiful and blessed weekend!!!