Freshly Brewed Challenge - Sept 16-22 - OBG Sketch

Good Morning! 

Thanks to everyone who played along last week

in our BACK TO SCHOOL challenge 

Our winner is

LORI @ Lori Thomas 

Congratulations! 

Please email me with the name of your favorite FBD Digital Stamp

and I will send it to you ASAP!
( freshbreweddesigns (AT) yahoo (dot) com )

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This week's challenge is an

Oldie but a Goodie - SKETCH CHALLENGE

LORI @ Stamp Scents

Besties Digital Stamp

HEATHER @ Heather's Coffee Break

She is Beauty and Strength Digital Stamp

*Cancer Awareness*

RHONDA @ Bumblebee Creations

Gourd Birdhouse Digital Stamp

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**CHALLENGE RULES**

• 1)  This challenge ends on Sept 22nd
• 2)  You can enter up to 5 times with your NEW creations.  (no back linking please)
• 3) If you use an FBD image, please add FBD to the end of your name
• 4) HAVE FUN!!

• I love seeing all of the creative projects, but would appreciate it if you did not share anything that is not suitable for people of all ages. Keep it family friendly please! 

One winner will be chosen per challenge and will receive 
ONE DIGITAL STAMP from the Fresh Brewed Designs Shop!

UPDATE From Last Week

Some of you already know, but I am adding it here again just in case. My mom was diagnosed with a rare form of uterine cancer in June. She had surgery in July. They think they have removed all of the cancer but are given her aggressive chemotherapy and radiation to be certain. 

She had a bad reaction to the chemotherapy the first time and goes back this coming Thursday (Sept 10) for her second round. She has to have 6 of chemo and 3 radiation.

I mentioned last week that I wanted to use sales from the images to purchase her a wig.

I contacted a local shop and they are going to donate her one. In fact, they donate many!

The first wig is free! We go today to cut and shave her hair off and to choose a wig. 

I did use sales to purchase her a few head wraps from headwraps.com. 

She LOVES them and is really excited to have them. I will still continue to use all sale proceeds to 

help and do things for my mom, so thank you in advance for all you are doing to make this possible. 

O

Breast Cancer Awareness

*excerpt from the National Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation*

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 

which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. 

While most people are aware of breast cancer,

 many forget to take the steps to have a plan to 

detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same.

Learn more about Breast Cancer and it's stages here

Support ,  Encourage, and spread Awareness to  others by making cards, 

joining challenges such as Link Up For Pink

And please consider creating cards and finding somewhere to donate them.

I read this post and was really touched by it.

I think we should support all types of cancer, so this post is a really 

great for all of us card makers. Such an easy way to make a big difference in someones life. 

And, as always, more importantly than anything else,  pray. 

Pray for those you know, the ones you hear mentioned of, the ones in hospitals now.

Pray for mothers and fathers sitting with their children as they are figthing.

Pray for daughters, mothers, grandmothers fighting the battle of breast cancer.
Never underestimate the power of prayer. 

When you are praying according to God's will, your prayer is unstoppable

Here are a few gorgeous cards Edwina created for BCA Month

RIBBON ROSES

This card is so soft and lovely.

The rickrack, sweet paper lace doily, beautiful folded ruffle, 

and the intricately cut out digital stamp will surely brighten someones day

and make them feel special at the same time.

 I love that pop of blue in the vase, don't you?

LATTE AWARENESS

This next card is equally as beautiful. 

What a nice little card to send to someone who needs encouagement and 

an invite to have a cup of coffee with you. Whether that be a set time to sit

and drink across the miles over the phone, meet out, or send them a gift card

to encouage and bless them. No matter what you do, this card will

make them feel loved and will make them smile.

If you like the sentiments, they are free on the fresh brewed website.

Go HERE to see them and the other cancer awareness items in the shop. 

To find out more about these beautiful cards, stop by Edwina's blog,

EDWINA'S CREATIONS

Have a blessed day,

Heather