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January 31, 2013

Smile....

Hiya! Good evening or is it good morning?! I haven't gone to bed yet. {LOL} Too late to catch some zzz's. I may as well start laundry....let's crank on the Keurig machine!

It's Thursday and it's my turn to see what I can see....LOL does anyone  remember the song from Diana Ross?!!  I'm breaking into song again.....somebody stop me!

Here's the card I'm sharing with you today:
I dunno about you, but Crazy in Love strikes me a bit of a stalker, in a cute and lovin' kinda way.  {Can stalking be cute?} LOL!!  I used a couple of FBD rubber stamp sentiments to complete my card.  I hope you like it! ♥

See ya next Thursday!!!  zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

January 30, 2013

Caffeine Crazy Challenge #1

One of our NEW things for 2013 here at Freshly Brewed Challenges
 is that we are only hosting a month long prize challenge.
The weeks in between are for feature cards and blog hops. 
BUT ..... EVERY 5th WEDNESDAY
We are hosting a CAFFIENE CRAZY CHALLENGE 
... and that day is TODAY!
Are you ready? It's going to be FUN!

OUR FIRST CAFFEINE CRAZY CHALLENGE IS

USE RED!!! 

{{RULES}}
use a Fresh Brewed Designs image
It can be combined with any other challenges
You only have 24 hours to play along!!! 

Here are a few cards the DT has whipped up
to inspire you and get your mojo a brewin'






Vanessa
Valentines Text Digital Stamp


Sheryl
Hot Cuppa Joe rubber stamp , Caution Contents are Hot rubber stamp
  and sentiments from She Loves Latte's rubber stamp set

What are you waiting for?
GO! CREATE! HAVE FUN!!!
One lucky winner will receive 3 free digital stamps.
If we have more than 10 participants I will give away 2 prizes!
Winners will be announced on Friday morning.


USE THE CODE fbdred TO RECEIVE 15% OFF YOUR
ENTIRE PURCHASE> Offer expires with challenge.

January 29, 2013

It's a Hockey Night

I have waited so long for hockey to resume, and now my wait is over!! My family and I, being big Pittsburgh sports fans, plan our evening around watching our team on the TV!! And I wanted to make a card for today in celebration of hockey and cheering for our Penguins. I used a FBD image called Boy Hockey Player - if you are in need of a girl hockey player, Heather has that too (HERE). So let's go Pens, bring that Stanley Cup back home to Pittsburgh!!!

Did you see our new digital release yesterday? Two fabulous new images and wonderful projects were highlighted...just scroll down to see 'em all. Enjoy your Tuesday. 

January 28, 2013

MORE NEW STUFF!!!

Good Monday Morning! 
I hope everyone is having a lovely start to their week. 
I am on my second cup of coffee and trying to get rid of a headache, 
but looking outside and seeing the gorgeous day the Lord has made reminds
me that EVERY day is a miracle and a blessing - so lets make it a good one!

Today we have some NEW digis to release and share with you. 
A few of our DT and some special guests helped in creating for this fun release.

Welcome to the Fresh Brewed Digital Stamp Family:












And Next Up Is

 
I LOVE All of these DARLING and FUN Cards!
Don't You?!?
Thank you all for being a part of this release!
Want a chance to WIN one of these digis?
Stop by our FACEBOOK PAGE and SHARE THE IMAGE PHOTO 
with your friends for a chance to WIN!
Also, Don't forget!!! We are having our FIRST 5th Wed of the month
24 HOUR CHALLENGE this WEDNESDAY!
Pick out your FRESH BREWED IMAGE to get ready 
and look for the challenge to start promptly at 7 AM EST!

January 26, 2013

Be Mine!

Of course I will! 
How could you say no to this little man?!?!



I adore this card our DT member Stacy has created. 
Stop by her blog to find out more about this SWEETIE of a card she 
whipped up for us this weekend. 

See you Monday for a DIGI RELEASE and lots of FUN!
You will aslo get the chance to SHARE and WIN some NEW digis. 
Woot woot!
See you then!

Heather

January 24, 2013

Fancy a cuppa?

but first a song......"good morning, good morning, we talked the whole night through..." and now for a dance.... ROFLOL!  There is no other place you can get a song, a dance and a latte to perk you up....it only happens at Fresh Brewed Designs! So now for a tap dance number! Woot woot!  It's a happy day today, seriously it is, read on. {wink, wink, nudge, nudge}


OK so by now you know it's not Heather but Yolie writing this post!

Today is my very first post on the FBC blog.  I feel so grown up, a post just for me!
Here's a quick CAS card using She Loves Lattes:


She's becoming one of my favorite faves!  Beautiful image, love her hair, wish I had hair like that!  Today I woke up to some serious crazy hair, geez!  Anyway, she comes with 6 sentiments and she's a must have!
So today IS a happy day!!  Save 15% off EVERYTHING in the shop, yes that includes rubber stamps, including the NEWLY release stamps! But hurry, the discount is only available for 24 hours. Now, that's what I'm talking about!  Told ya it's a happy day!

Use code: happyday {one word}

I'll be your host every Thursday, yeah I know, more of my craziness next Thursday! LOL!
Have a super wonderful day! {♥}
Yolie

January 23, 2013

Fresh Brewed DT Feature and WINNERS!!!

Good Morning!
What a FUN FILLED weekend packed with 
FANTASTIC FRIENDS and FABULOUS CREATIONS!
I am still in awe of them all!
WOW!!!
IF you missed it, I suggest you at least scroll down and get a few peeks. 
We have released 2 BRAND NEW RUBBER STAMPS, have a CAFE CLUB, and 
NEW FELT EMBELLISHMENTS!
woo hoo!!!

Today I Get to feature some more fabulous finds that our Fresh Brewed Dt 
have created for you. These cards were not created by 
any theme or prompt, just what they wanted to share with you!

First up is Vanessa 
with this BRIGHT, HAPPY and ever so ADORABLE CARD
using the digital stamp: It's Raining Love




Second is Sarah 
with this BRIGHT AND BEEEE-UTIFUL CARD
using the digital stamp: Cutie Pie Honey Bee




Next up is Celeste 
with this SPARELY FUN Birthday CARD
using the digital stamp: Girly Cake




And Last but not least is Stacy
with this STUNNING and SO SWEET CARD
using the rubber stamp: Love Bird Owls

Aren't they all AMAZING?!?!?!
Be sure to follow the links to find the images 
AND to leave some love on their blogs.


NOW WE HAVE A FEW ANNOUNCEMENTS!!!
We have WINNERS!!! {{All chosen by random}}

First up is our DIGITAL STAMP WINNERS ~
6:Suze

This winner will get THEIR CHOICE OF ANY ONE OF THE 
FIVE NEW DIGIS RELEASED. Please pick one from this list:
It's raining love, Valentine Boy, Valentine Girl, Love to the Rescue, and I To-tea-lly love you

Next up are our FACEBOOK FOLLOWERS WINNERS
These ladies will receive a $10 Digital Stamp gift card to the shop
 Kathy Perry
Krista Huysman 
Michelle Rood Huntley

and the winner of our Facebook Blog Candy is:
Vi Soriano

We have one more winner:
This winner will receive our first Cafe Club newsletter and FREE Digi for that month
as well as a special coupon for Feb... and much more that comes along with being 
a part of the club. {only paid club members receive the special club member only digi and badge}
This winner is 

Blog Hop Surprise Winner
My sweet little girl was a part of our last
blog hop and was so excited about all of the comments she received.
They all blessed my heart as well and I was brought to tears by the kindness shown.
She asked if she could give a prize to one of her commenters and I said she could ~
so the randomly chosen winner from Crative Dancers Blog is
Suzanne Roseberry

and email me your digi choice and / or shipping information needed
 to freshbreweddesigns (AT) yahoo (DOT) com 

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE WINNERS!!! 
Get ready for the NEXT Hop!
It will be here before you know it! ;)
 
Have a very blessed and wonderful day!
HUGS!!!
Heather

January 22, 2013

Yummy Cupcake

It's Tuesday, so that means you have to put up with a post from me, Linda, in snowy and VERY cold Pittsburgh. Single digits this morning with wind chills -15 degrees!!! Now that's cold! Here's something to cheer us all up though, another card using the adorable new rubber stamp just released called Cherry Cupcake Cutie. She is such a treat to work with! And talk about the chance to go wild with colors on her!!!!! So many possibilities as you have already seen from our three day blog hop. Sure hope you got a chance to join us because there was a lot of eye candy for your viewing pleasure!! Bet you can't wait to see what we have in store for you next month!!! I'll never tell, even if you try to bribe me with chocolate! I may however cave for a Starbucks caramel latte!!!! But don't tell Heather!! 

January 21, 2013

HOP DAY 3!!!

Today is our 3rd and final day for you to hop and check out all of the fabulous work 
shared by our lovely Fresh Brewed Designs team.

If you have not hopped yet, feel free to scroll down two posts so you don't miss anything. 
That will take you directly to the FIRST hop stop (OR) if you dont
want to wait,  you can just go HERE to get started.

We have MORE fabulous creations to share with you today. 
Some of which I missed posting here yesterday
(sorry! I was at church and my moms house all day and did not realize I missed them) 

PLEASE DO still visit the DT's Blogs and leave them some love :)

First up is our sassy
(cards feature 4 of the 6 sentiments that come with the set)

Stacy's card


Vanessa's Card / Gift Set

Sheryl's Card:


Celeste's daughter created this cute card:



Next up is our SWEETIE 


Sheryl's Sweet Gift Set


and my card:




Thank you all for stopping by! 
I do hope you have enjoyed hopping with us this weekend. 
Come back Wednesday for some announcements. 
We have reached 300+ likes on facebook and
we will announce some winners for a few prizes on Wednesday as well!

Have a wonderful day!
Stop by the shop to check out all of the NEW goodies!!!

Heather and the FBDDT

January 20, 2013

Hop Day 2

Welcome to Fresh Brewed Designs Rubber Stamp Release
and Blog Hop Day 2~
IF YOU HAVE NOT STARTED HOPPING YET, 
YOU WILL WANT TO GO HERE {after checking out this post of course!}
Today we have a few more cards to share with you featuring some of 
our JUST released NEW rubber stamps! woot woot!

First up is our new sweetie stamp called: Cherry Cupcake Cutie 

Here is a DARLING card created by Stacy


and another by Vanessa


Next up is She Loves Lattes (rubber stamp sentiment set)

Sarah created this  very sexy - chic card
 
and here is another card by me :)

and we have another set of embellishments for you:

I know the hop day 2 cards are all featured here, but it would be WONDERFUL if you could
pop over and leave them a comment on their blog posts for today as well. 

Remember, you have until MONDAY MIDNIGHT TO HOP!!! 

January 19, 2013

January Rubber Stamp Release and Blog Hop

Welcome to the First FRESH BREWED DESIGNS
 Rubber Stamp Release and Blog Hop for 2013!

If you are just arriving to the hop,  then you are right on track!
YOU WILL GET STARTED HERE!
We are so excited about all of the fun things we are getting to share with you
in 2013. We have  had  our stamps for months, just WAITING for this day!

WAIT NO LONGER!!!
Let me introduce you to our FIRST stamp released ...
this card featured was created by our lovely DT member Yolanda.
She used the NEW stamp 
SHE LOVES LATTES
This new stamp includes our lovely latte lady 
and 6 coffee themed sentiment stamps

We also have a few sets of NEW handmade  felt embellishments

Our stamps have gone through a little transformation this year. 
They are STILL on the DEEPLY ETCHED, thick, gorgeous, made in the USA
red rubber ... but in designing the layout we took special care in
 making sure that we lefta lot more room between the images. 
This means you get a cleaner looking cut out and
have more room to trim around your stamp!
We have added SENTIMENTS to some of our stamps this year! 
AND Our packing for the NEW stamps has changed as well:
Here is a little preview for you.

As if that wasn't enough...
We also have something else that is NEW to share with you!!!
We have a NEWSLETTER now available for purchase. 
Stop by the shop and read more about it HERE. 
Thank you so much for hopping with us this month!
I hope you have enjoyed your time here at my blog. 
It is time for us to say goodbye and time for you to head over to my
Dear, sweet, talented and wonderful  friend
Sheryl's blog to check out what she has prepared for you.

Have a very blessed and wonderful day!

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

January 18, 2013

You gotta read this!

I woke up this morning to a weird sound. 
I had a special message from one of our FBD friends, Java Jill.

{{This lady is always drinking her coffee. I am beginning to wonder if she ever sets her cup down or if it is 
actually a part of her hand. Some days I wonder if she needs an intervention, but then I remember I am 
not that far away from being just like her, lol!}}

 Enough rambling , let me get to the point of this post.
 She had a message she wanted to share with all of you here. 
I was so humbled by it. I can't believe she is as excited as we are...
Well, here ya go!



See! Isn't that sweet!
I can't wait to see you, Java Jill, and all of you who are visiting today at the hop this weekend. 
The fresh brewed DT and I have been working night and day in preperation of this fun event!

We have NEW stamps and a few other NEW things to share with you.
See you tomorrow! The blog hop starts at 7 AM EST and ends Monday night - midnight EST.

January 17, 2013

The Nail Biting Begins!!!

We are getting SOOOO CLOSE to our FIRST STAMP RELEASE for 2013~
And we are SOOOOOO Excited to share them with you! 
 Just .... 2 ... more.... days..... BREATHE!

 hehehe!
Today I have a few FUN cards to share with you!
Many of you are going to OH WOW I KNOW HER!!!
This special and wonderful lady was on the Original FBD Design Team, 
and (in my heart) she has never left. 
She is such a specail lady who has been a very dear and true friend to me.
 I am blessed to know her  and happy to share her cards with you here today!

FEATURED TODAY:

this card was created using 
 (don't you just love that fruity looking chevron paper?!?! 
It makes my mouth pucker up thinking about the sweet tart layers... :)
I am a weirdo ... but it is a valentine, and they are wanting the recipient to pucker right?!?! 

Next up is 
I LOOOOOVE the pink and teal and those gorgeous paper pieced clouds!!!

Rhonda, thank you for allowing me to share your work here. 
You CAN snag the I was featured blog badge if you want it! :) 

DONT FORGET you still have a chance to win some DIGIS!


LOOK ... A BLOG HOP IS COMING!!! 
A BLOG HOP IS COMING!!!
*sniff* I can almost smell the RUBBAH!!! :) 
 
See you there!!!
Heather

January 16, 2013

Love is EVERYWHERE!!!

We are celebrating LOVE at Fresh Brewed Designs 
with some NEW Digi releases, freebies, and lots of FUN cards!
Stop by this post to find out how YOU can win some freebies of your own!
HURRY! You only have until FRIDAY to WIN! 

This card was created by our AMAZINGLY SWEET and SUPER TALENTED
She used the NEW DIGITAL STAMP Called



Isn't this card just PRECIOUS?!?!
I LOVE the multicolored hearts, the felt flower and pretty twine. 

Thank you for stopping by today!
Don't forget about our blog hop coming up this weekend!
We look forward to sharing lots of new things with you for 2013!

Big Smiles, 
Heather

January 15, 2013

To-tea-lly Love You

I'm posting my disclaimer right away -- I thought I was too tired last night to write this post, so I decided to wait until this morning. Well, I'm even more tired now than I was last night!!!!! So I am not responsible for any misspelled words or sentences that don't make any sense!!!

Did you know January is National Hot Tea Month? I'm sitting here drinking a hot cup full as we speak. I couldn't wait to get this adorable new image, I To-tea-lly Love You, colored and onto a card! The inside sentiment reads "You're my Cup of Tea." So fun!

In case you didn't know, we're having a blog hop this weekend for our new rubber release!!! Do you have our badge posted on your blog? Well get to it!!!!! Share it for a chance to win one of the five new Valentine digis released - check 'em out HERE in this post.

January 14, 2013

LOTS of LOVE and chances to WIN!!!

 This past week was SO MUCH FUN!!! 
I released a few new Valentines digis and gave our facebook fans a chance to WIN them! 
If you played along and want to see if you are a WINNER.. stop by and  check this post HERE.
Thank you all who played along in our fun sharing game this weekend!
 
Did you miss our stamp releases? 
Want to see some of the digis we released?
(some of the projects were from earlier in the week)
 
You Got It Dude!!!
 
First up is 
{{This project was created by our DT member Celeste}}
 
mine from earlier this week:
 
 
Next we have
 
These are two digis mixed together to create one image
They are called Valentine Boy and Valentine Girl
 
 
and last but not least is
MY NEW CARD using the NEW Digital Stamp
 
 
 
HERE ARE MORE CHANCES TO WIN!!!
 
Remember, you still have time to LIKE us on facebook!
Once we reach 300 likes, we will give away THREE $10 digital stamp gift cards to the shop!!!
 We are at 285 likes now... so don't wait or you will lose a chance to WIN!!!
 
and don't forget about our NEW RUBBER STAMP RELEASE
NEXT WEEKEND!!!
 
NOW We do not want to forget about our AMAZING followers here either! 
SHARE our BLOG HOP BADGE on your sidebar (AND) in a blog post 
with a FBD card or alone for a chance to win one of the 5 new digis released!
Come back and leave a link to your blog post here (we will check)
link the badge back to our blog HERE!

For ANOTHER Chance to win, stop by our Facebook fan page and share our
blog hop badge / event page and let us know if you are GOING to our event. 
Then stop by our fan page and  SHARE  the blog hop badge with all of your friends!!!
Leave a second comment letting us know you did.  Easy as that!!!  
 
Winners will be announced Tuesday, January 22!

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