FBD February Blog Hop and Stamp Release

Welcome to the Fresh Brewed Designs Rubber Stamp Release and Blog Hop

for February! We are so happy to have you joining us this month!

If you are just arriving to the hop, you will want to go back to the start

at Freshly Brewed Challenges.

If you are getting here from 

my beautifully sweet and talented friend LINDA's 

blog then you are good to go!

 This months stamp set combines three of our most favorite things:
A fun and sassy little lady, a steamy latte and a yummy, fluffy cupcake!

This set is called SKINNY MINNIE is SWEET

Use this versatile rubber stamp alone or combined
with one of the 4 SWEET sentiments included.
Get yours at the shop today by clicking >>HERE<<

Thank you so much for hopping with us!

I hope you have enjoyed your time here at my blog. 

It is time for us to say goodbye and to end this hop. 

For a little extra added bonus,

 hop by our Facebook page  and our Events page 

 to let us know you played along!

(there is a little something for you if you do)

Have a very SWEET and BLESSED day!

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

Freshly Brewed Challenges Blog

Vanessa

Celeste

Sarah
Linda

Heather

challenges include:

Try Stampin On Tuesday: Sketch 

Creative CArd Crew: Chocolate  

Loves Rubber Stamps: Love 

 

Banners for Special Needs Kids

"In the eyes of children, we find the joy of Christmas.

 In their hearts, we find its meaning."

**CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE TO GET STARTED ON THE HOP!!!

If you are getting here from  Tami's Blog, then you are right on track!

As joyous as Christmas is for most families, for some, their holidays are filled with worry, medical treatments and tests, and pain -- for their child must be hospitalized or she or he needs long-term care rather than being home with their families.  For these kids, Santa doesn't slip down a chimney but rather, often comes in the guise of community volunteers who help make the season bright.


This is the second Christmas season that our own band of dedicated and loving paper crafters have come together to make Holiday banners for children who are too sick to be home for the holidays.  Welcome to the Christmas Banners for Special Needs Kids blog hop! It is my first year to participate and I am very honored and grateful to be a part of this special event.

Not only has the number of crafters grown this year, but Ellen has teamed up with Madison Womack's I FEEL THE LOVE PROJECT.  The banners our crafters have handmade will be going to the hospitalized children at Children's Hospital Central California! 
First, let me show you the banner I made for today's post. I'll be sending this to Madison and the children at CHCC who are benefiting from the I Feel the Love project in December:

This first banner was the FIRST banner I have EVER created IN MY LIFE!

I had a blast making this. It was intimidating at first, but turned out to be a lot of fun. 

Each banner piece was hand drawn and colored.

My second banner was created using the triangle scraps from the first. The banner is thinner and daintier looking. I used the Fresh Brewed Designs Cutie Pie Ice Skating Stamp that I am sponsoring this hop with.
The penguin and the rest of the images were hand drawn.

 Be sure to check out as many blogs as you can, as several will be providing their own blog candy with their own requirements. 

This post will stay up and live from November 12 through November 24. I will link it to the top of all of my posts  Winners will be announced on November 25! To see the blog candy up for grabs be sure to check out Ellen's post at the first hop stop.

Ellen ♥ CardMonkey - http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
Marianne - http://paperorfabric.blogspot.com/
Tami - http://tamboscreations.blogspot.com/
Heather D. - http://joemamainks.blogspot.com/ 
Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/   GO HERE NEXT
Susan B - http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
Jamie M. http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/
Linda Simpson - http://lindasimpsoncraftypieceofheaven.blogspot.com/
Theresa ~ www.thescrapbookingqueen.com_
Vicky - http://www.luvmygypsy.blogspot.com/
Debbie T-  http://debbiescrafttime.blogspot.co.uk/
Pam Funk - http://dreamersklub.blogspot.com/
Shelly - http://kccroppers.blogspot.com/
Lisa L. - http://lisascreativeniche.blogspot.com/
Nancie - http://alittlepieceofmebynancie.blogspot.com/
Dorcas - http://craftycardangel.com/
Debbie _http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/
Rexann - http://ibecircled.blogspot.com/

Fresh Brewed Designs September Blog Hop

Welcome to Septembers Fresh Brewed Designs Blog Hop!

This is our Biggest Blog Hop of the year!

We have invited several guests to join in on the fun.

If you are just arriving here, then you need to start at the beginningat Freshly Brewed Challenges. If you are getting here from the ever so gorgeous and talented

 Sarah's blog then you are right on track! 

Our Hop this month includes ANY AND ALL previously released FBD rubber stamps! You will see a variety of stamps from 2010 - 2012 from many talented crafters.

The card I created for you features the 

FBD Rubber Stamp Wreath Girl

If you remember the first post, I started the hop off with a Christmas card using Wreath Girl. I have made a few more cards to show her versatility. 

Fall

 challenges: Perfect Sentiment: Sent- twine- Fall
Creative Belli- autumn
Do You Stack Up?- Kraft - Twine
Papercrafting Journey - sentiment

Halloween

 challenges: fussy and fancy - fabric (lace trim)
Totally Papercrafts – Use your Favorite Stamp 
C.R.A.F.T. - Autumn
city crafter - polka dots
 Crazy 4 Challenges: AG + Fall

Valentines Day / Love

challenges:
Stampin Royalty - photo inspiration
Love to Create - ribbon or twine
Dutch Dare Card Challenge– Sugar & spice

Christmas

challenges: Simon Says Stamp- trendy - chevron
Just Keep Creating - Christmas 
Stampin' For The Weekend -  starting Christmas early
 Cute Card Thursday C5 - Christmas cards

Stop by the Fresh Brewed Designs Shop to check out the GREAT DEALS
being offered for this hop and be sure to comment on all of the

stops for your chance to win the blog hop prize package!

Thank you for stopping by!

This is the last stop for our September Hop!
But you CAN hop on  by the shop to check out the sales we have going on this weekend!

{{ Fresh Brewed Designs Shop}}

REMEMBER YOU CAN HOP ALL WEEKEND! The hop ends Monday at midnight EST.
There will be a few more hop stops with cards throughout the weekend. You do NOT have to comment on them to win - unless specified in their posts to win THEIR blog candy.

Stop by follow us on facebook and join our EVENTS PAGE
 so you don't miss out on seeing them all AND
 join in on our facebook challenge (even if you don't have a facebook this go round).
You get three free digis just for playing along! Read here to find out more.

here is the complete hop order in case you get lost:

Freshly Brewed Challenges: http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.com/

Linda:http://stamperstouch.blogspot.com/ 

Julie: http://julieprice3.wordpress.com/

Angela: http://angelascraftyspot.blogspot.com/

Sheryl: http://butterflykisscards.blogspot.com/

Jessica: http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com/

Joanie: http://classycardcorner.blogspot.com/

Vanessa:  http://vanessaspapercreations.blogspot.com/

Patti: http://scrapclose2theheart.wordpress.com/

Chriss: http://chrissandlou.blogspot.com/

Celeste: http://www.touchedbyabutterfly.com/

An'Jenic: http://anjenicgibson.blogspot.com/

Yolanda: http://www.justyolie.com/

Marji: http://www.fstampaholic.blogspot.com/

Nancy: http://whatsonmykitchencounter.blogspot.com/

Esther:  http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com/

Sarah: http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com/

Heather: http://joemamainks.blogspot.com/

May Rubber Release for FBD

It is that time again! Time for another 

Fresh Brewed Designs rubber release and hop! 

We will be hopping ALL WEEKEND. 

This hop starts today, May 19 and ends on Monday May 21. 

WOOT WOOT!!!

If you are getting here from Kenzie's blog then you are right on track.

 If not, please go to the start  at Freshly Brewed Challenges. 

Sally and Tommy sitting in a tree

K*I*S*S*I*N*G

First comes love, then comes marriage

Then comes baby in a baby carriage

It's all about Brides and Babies this month! I have heard so many of my friends talk about
celebrating new marriages, anniversaries, and just announced pregnancies.
We are so excited to release a few stamps to help celebrate these occasions.
Our stamps this month are simple and classic.
We are releasing Beautiful Bride and Baby Bump.
You can purchase these rubber stamps singly in the shop OR for this hop only, get the both stamps and four sheets of 4x6 paper {American Craft Letterbox Madam} for an amazing deal of  just $10!
This deal will end Monday night at midnight. 

 GET YOUR SET HERE

I created a card using both stamps. 

First I will share with you our BEAUTIFUL BRIDE

I kept the colors muted and soft and vintage looking. 

The vellum overlay really helped add to the softness of the card. 

Her dress was made extra sparky thanks to the ever so lovely diamond stickles.

Next up is the adorable and oh so pretty

Baby Bump

 I kept this card simple, girly  and sweet. 

Thank you for stopping by and for being a part of this release with us.
This is the last hop stop... so you can HOP on over to the shop and snag some of our new releases before they are gone! {{Fresh Brewed Designs Shop}}  {{NEW Rubber Stamps}}


Freshly Brewed Challenges: http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.com/
Linda: http://stamperstouch.blogspot.com/
Vanessa: http://vanessaspapercreations.blogspot.com/
Yolanda: http://www.justyolie.com/
Sheryl: http://butterflykisscards.blogspot.com/
Celeste: http://www.touchedbyabutterfly.com/
Kenzie: http://kraftyhugzz.blogspot.com/
Heather: http://joemamainks.blogspot.com/

challenges for this card include 

Card Crafter's Circle -  – Sparkle, Sparkle

Fussy and Fancy -  New Baby 

Glitter Geeks  – Polka Dots

Moving Along With The Times  - Keep it real - 

Creative Belli - baby/new arrival

Divas by Design - Pink 

Deep Ocean Challenge  Wonderful Woman  

Die Cuttin' Divas  - Flowers 

Fashionista Challenge  - Wedding

Stamp and Create - One for the Ladies 

Stamp with Fun - Wedding