Fresh Brewed Sweet Stuff

Happy Hump Day! Are you ready to bring it with another Fresh Brewed Designs challenge? Of COURSE you are! :) Let's get to it then...shall we...

This weeks Fresh Brewed Designs Challenge is: Sweet Stuff

Here's my calorie free card...

OH MY is this ever SWEET STUFF! The digi stamps I used are Sweetie with Balloon and Could You Be Any Sweeter Cupcakes. Don't those cupcakes look soooo yummy! I make them all chocolate cake! My fav!

All the coloring is done with Spectrum Noir Markers:

• Reds - DR2, CR5, PP3
• Blues - BT5, BT4, BT2, BT1
• Pink - PP5, PP3, Blender
• Yelllows - CT4, CT2, GB7, GB6, GB1
• Vanilla Frosting - GB8, GB2, TN1, Blender
• Chocolate Stuff - TN7, EB3, EB2, EB1, Blender
• Background Shading - BG2, HB1, BGR1, Blender 

I think I need a fresh cuppa to go along with all these cupcakes! Delish!

Hope you have time to make some "Sweet Stuff" this week.


Have fun!

Supplies:
Fresh Brewed Designs Digi Images
Spectrum Noir Markers
White Cardstock
My Favorite Things Sentiment Stamp
Black Ink
Pretty Pink Posh Sequins
Memory Box Patterned Cardstock
A Muse Studio Solid Onyx Cardstock
My Favorite Things Edge Die
Die-cutting Machine
Dimensional Foam Adhesive
Ranger Multi-Matte Medium
Adhesive Tape

Green Slime Challenge

Hello Crafters! Today starts another great challenge over at Fresh Brewed Designs. Check it out...

GREEN SLIME
For this challenge theme all you need to do is use lots of GREEN or GREEN as your POP of color.  Visit the Fresh Brewed Designs Blog for more details, and to see other samples for inspiration. The challenge runs until Nov. 3rd, so you have plenty of time to get your "green slime" on :)

I used the Could You Be Any Sweeter Cupcakes Digi Image along with the Fall Digi Sentiment.

I thought it would fun to give a nice shimmer and shine to my fall cupcake frosting - so I painted over with Smooch Illuminate and then embossed in clear. Kinda gives a "green slime" effect.

I hope you can join in on this fun challenge.

Supplies:
Fresh Brewed Designs Digi Images
A Muse Studio Cardstock
Markers
Smooch
VersaMark Marker
Clear Embossing Powder
Sequin
Button
Bakers Twine
Washi Tape
Foam Tape
White Cardstock
Computer & Printer

Crafter's Companion USA on HSN

I'm super excited about the 24-Hour Crafting Event happening on HSN! Sara Davies, the founder of Crafter's Companion, will be on the show and sharing LOADS of Crafter's Companion US goodies. You don't wanna miss the show - Today, Wednesday Oct. 7, 2015. Click HERE to see Sara's show times.

Here's another project I made for the show.

I used my Ultimate Tool along with cardstock from the the Timeless Paper Pack. All the paper elements and accessories are digi's that I printed from the papercrafting CD-ROM which is included with the NEW EXCLUSIVE Crafter's Inspiration Magazine. Yep...a special magazine from Crafter's Companion USA just for HSN. Isn't that cool?! I'm extra excited about this magazine because I have a section in it! WOOP WOOP!
 

After I cut out all the digi printed elements, I sponged the edges with distress ink to finish them. I turned the luggage tag into a shaker window. I also added a ribbon around the card to tie it closed.
 

I designed the inside of the card with a center step out, and decorated with and more of the printed digi elements.
 

A few scattered sequins added a bit of shine and bling to the inside really added depth without bulk. I love that!


Don't miss a moment of Sara on the 24-Hour Crafting Day at HSN. She has TONS of design ideas to share using all the products being featured on the show. I'm not sure what time...but at some point on the show she and is going to demo how to make some of the projects! Record the show if you can...and watch it again later.



Have a crafty day!

Supplies:
Timeless Paper Pack
The Ultimate Tool
HSN Exclusive Crafter's Companion USA Inspiration Magazine CD-ROM
Vintage Floral Collection - Verses Stamp Set
Textures Artist Collection - Words of Wonder - Set 1 Stamp Set
Clear Acetate
Distress Ink
Ink Sponge Tool
Sequins
Computer & Printer
Ribbon
Adhesive
Detail Scissors

Happy Fall

Hello Friends! It's been a over a week since I posted last. YIKES! I was on a special assignment with a tight deadline, so bloggin' had to step aside for a bit.

Here's a card I made for this weeks Fresh Brewed Designs Challenge:
THE GREAT OUTDOORS - Anything that celebrates outdoors. Wildlife, Animals, trees, outdoor scenes, etc. 

I used Fresh Brewed Designs digi images: Fox, Beaver and Bear.  Aren't they soooo cute?!!! The sentiment is also from FBD - Fall (Handwritten). I adore Heather's handwritten sentiments.
 ...and I will continue to nag her about creating sentiments when she draws new images LOL

All the coloring is done with Spectrum Noir Markers: TN2, TN3, TN4, TN6, TN7, EB1, EB2, EB4, EB6, GB7, FS7, DG3, CG2, BG1, BG2, BG3, BG5, BG7, BG9

 After coloring the images, I trimmed and adhered with foam adhesive. They turned out so CUTE! Some fun die-cuts and leaf shaped sequins added great texture. This challenge is open to so many ideas! I had a great time coloring and creating this one.

Get all the challenge details over on the Fresh Brewed Designs Challenge Blog HERE.

BONUS! 
Fresh Brewed Designs has a 20% OFF SALE this week only on Coffee & Fall digi images.


Thanks for stoppin' by!

Supplies:
Fresh Brewed Designs Digi Images
Spectrum Noir Markers
My Favorite Things Dies
Paper Smooches Dies
Lawn Fawn Sequins
A Muse Studio solid cardstocks
Dream Street Papers patterned paper
Twine
Die-cutting Machine
Dimensional Foam Adhesive

Crafter's Companion Flights of Fantasy

Hello my crafty friends,

GREAT NEWS! The NEW Morgan Fitzsimons Flights of Fantasy CD is now available at Crafter's Companion USA.
 

Because the images are digi, I was able position the images on my computer exactly how I wanted them for printing. The woman is a separate image from the frame. The digi background paper and sentiment tag are also printed from the CD.

I thought the berries on the woman image match perfectly with the Sheena Perfect Partners Brambles Stamp and Die Set. I think everything came together beautifully! Actually, I kind of amazed myself with this one. On several of the "gold" areas, I painted over with Tsukineko Gold Sheer Shimmer Spritz. What a difference it makes! Gives a rich gold shimmer on top of the marker coloring like NO OTHER!

I colored with Spectrum Noir Markers:

• Skin - TN3, TN2, FS4, CR3
• Hair - IG10, IG8, IG4, HB1
• Golden Colored areas - GB10, GB7 GB6, CT3, GB1
• Berries and Floral - HB3, LV3, LV2, HB1
• Greens - DG3, CG2, DG2, LG1, JG1
• Shadows - GG1, Blender

I added 3D Crystal Lacquer on top of the berries and then sprinkled some Ultra Fine Lavender Glitter on top. I also added a few gold crystal gems on the headpiece and armband on the woman. Even though the sentiment label is a printed digi element, I was able to emboss the letters by using a VersaMark Marker to trace over each letter, add clear embossing powder and heat set.

Click HERE to see the card I posted a few days ago using another digi image from this new CD.

To see more great design samples made from this NEW CDROM, visit these links:

• Crafter's Companion  US Pinterest Board
• Crafter's Companion US Image Gallery

Don't forget to visit our FACEBOOK PAGE to keep up with all the latest news.


Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:
Morgan Fitzsimons Flight of Fantasy CDROM
Sheena Perfect Partners Brambles Stamp Set
Sheena Perfect Partners Brambles Die Set
Spectrum Noir Markers
Sheer Shimmer Spritz - Gold
Cut'N'Boss Die Cuting macine
3D Crystal Lacquer
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
Bazzill Black Cardstock
Ultra Fine Lavendar Glitter
Gold Crystal Gems
VersaMark Marker
Clear Embossing Powder
Heat Embossing Tool
Glue Pen
Dimensional Foam Adhesive

Flights of Fantasy Sneak Peek

Hello crafty friends!

Today, Crafter's Companion USA is starting to give sneak peeks of a fabulous NEW Papercrafting CD that will be available VERY SOON! This CD is packed FULL of amazing images and paper crafting elements. All the artwork is from British artist Morgan Fitzsimons. If you are a fantasy fan, you will LOVE this!

Here's a card I made using one of the images along with some of the digi papers and elements available on the CD:
 

The image was so fun to color. I used Spectrum Noir Markers to color, then added crystal glitter.

Marker Colors:

• Skin - TN2, FS3, FS2, CR3
• Lips - FS8
• Hair - GB8, GB6, GB2, GB1, GB10
• Wings - GB1, GB6
• Greens - CG4, CG3, CG1
• Blues - IB3, IB1, TB1, Blender
• Shading and Shadows - BGR1, TB1, Blender

I used my new Crafter's Companion Edge'abilities Floral Dance Die and added glitter and blue rhinestones accents. The sentiment is one of the digi elements that comes on the CD. I printed it twice, cut out and layered pieces for dimension. I did absolutely zero stamping on this card.

By the way. If you are ever questioning whether you can color printed digi images without your SN markers smearing the ink, just give it a try. I have an HP inkjet printer and I have not problems at all. To be extra sure, just zap the printed images with a heat gun. That should usually set in the ink on the paper good enough.

I printed the fairy images twice, so I could trim a few pieces to pop up for dimension. You can see it on the picture above - the wings and a few flowers.

Stay tuned to Crafter's Companion USA for more sneak peeks and the release of Flight of Fantasy.


Crafty hugs,

Supplies
Crafter's Companion Morgan Fitzsimons Flight of Fantasy CDROM

Crafter's Companion Die'sire Edgiables - Floral Dance
Spectrum Noir Premium White Cardstock
Spectrum Noir Markers
Cut'N'Boss Die Cuting machine
Ultra Fine Crystal Glitter
Blue Rhinestones
Ribbon
Dimensional Foam Adhesive
Printer
Glue Pen

Fresh Brewed Designs Digis for Debbie - Blog Hop Fundraiser

Good morning and welcome to the Digis for Debbie Fundraiser Blog Hop.

Recently, we learned that Mrs. Debbie Lynch, the beautiful and loving mother of Heather Dennis, owner of Fresh Brewed Designs, was diagnosed with a rare form of uterine cancer. As most of you may know, cancer related medical costs can be quite expensive, and Mrs. Debbie currently has no medical insurance, which makes the cost significantly higher. Therefore, we have decided to help raise enough money to cover these medical expenses, as well as aftercare expenses, by creating a digi shop. ALL the proceeds of the Digis for Debbie Fundraiser Shop and the Fresh Brewed Designs Store will go directly to Mrs. Debbie to fund her lifesaving surgery and the aftercare necessary to bring her back to wellness. Furthermore, Heather has created a Give Forward account to assist her mother.

Here's some clean and simple encouragement cards I created using one of the Heather's beautiful Fundraiser Digi Sets "Fresh Brewed Designs Fundraiser Digis". It contains six fabulous images with nine beautiful sentiments that can be used alone or could be paired with any one of the lovely images. the set is only $5!


You can find this awesome set HERE; and remember, ALL proceeds will go to Mrs. Debbie to assist with her medical expenses.

I printed all 4 of these on 1 sheet of cardstock, diecut, colored with Spectrum Noir Blendable Colored Pencils and foam mounted on a slate notecard. Each flower center is embellished with a clear rainstone. Super simple and great to have on hand and ready to send. 

The hop launches today, Tuesday, July 14th on the Fresh Brewed Designs Challenge Blog, and will run until Tuesday, July 28th @ 11:59 PM Eastern Time. 

All Blog Hop Participants can be found in the linkies section of THIS POST on the Fresh Brewed Designs Challenge Blog, and we would love to have you join us! We do ask that you use a digi from the Digis for Debbie Fundraiser Shop or the Fresh Brewed Designs Store, and the theme is Anything Goes, and you can enter as often as you would like.

Prizes! Two prize packages will be awarded, one prize for a digi purchaser and one prize for a blog hop participant. Winners will be chosen on Saturday, August 1st. The prizes will consist of stamps, papers, ribbon, embellishments, etc.; plus, some random prizes will be offered by some generous blog hop participants along the hop.

  

If you would like to help, please stop by the Digis for Debbie Fundraiser Shop, the Fresh Brewed Designs Store, and/or the Give Forward Account. For those of you who are not able to contribute monetarily, we would love for you to add Mrs. Debbie to your prayer list. If there is one thing we know, prayers can work miracles that money cannot and healing and wellness is what we are praying to receive.
 

• Heather Dennis: http://joemamainks.blogspot.com/ 
• Fresh Brewed Designs Store: http://freshbreweddesigns.com/
• Digis for Debbie Fundraiser Shop: http://www.shophandmade.com/store/fundraiserfordeb/
• Give Forward Account: http://gfwd.at/1LmL47x 

Thank you for stopping by!
Love in Christ,

Project Supplies:
Fresh Brewed Fundraiser Digis Set
White Cardstock
Slate Cardstock
Lawn Fawn Small Stitched Rectangle Stackables Die Set
Spectrum Noir Blendable Colored Pencils
Clear Rainstones
Foam Adhesive Tape
Glossy Accents

You are Awesome!

Suprise! Me again. Today's a new challenge over at Fresh Brewed Designs.  
  
Freshly Brewed Challenge - Red, White and Blue.

This digi image worked great for the challenge. It's called Face 6. With digi images you can make 'em as big or small as you want. Perfect for coloring. And... it's only $3. HELLO! Grab it for yourself right HERE.

I first colored with Spectrum Noir Markers:

• Skin - FS2, FS3, FS9, TN2
• Blues - TB1, TB4, TB6
• Reds - PP3, CR5, DR2
• White areas - IB1

Then enhanced the coloring with Spectrum Noir Colored Pencils:

• Skin - 004, 089 (Essentials set)
• Blues - 074, 075 (Marine set)
• Reds - 028 (Floral set)
• White - 001 (Essentials set)

Around the outer edges of the eye and the lashes are colored over with a black glitter pen.  The lips and eye are covered with clear embossing powder to make 'em shiny.

I added glitter to the white part of the eye makeup and the die-cut sentiment. The "you are" part of the sentiment is stamped and heat embossed. The little stars are sequins.




Check out all the great coloring tutorials on the Spectrum Noir Blog HERE.

Have a great day,

Supplies:
Fresh Brewed Designs Digi - Face 6
Spectrum Noir Markers
Spectrum Noir Colored Pencils
Spectrum Noir Pencil Blending Kit
VersaMark Ink Pad
VersaMark Ink Marker
Black Glitter Pen
Crystal Glitter
Anti Static Pouch
Glue Pen
White Embossing Powder
Clear Embossing Powder
A Muse Studio Cobalt Blue cardstock
Neenah White Cardstock
SU Red Cardstock
Star Sequins
Lil Inkers Awesome Die
Heat Embossing Tool
Die-cutting machine
Foam Adhesive

I'm a mom

Hello friends. I have a brand NEW Digi Image from Fresh Brewed Designs to share today. This one is just in time for Mother's Day. It's called Bubble Bath.

What a great image. And soooo fun to color. The sentiment is called What I Do. I used Spectrum Noir Markers to color everything. On the bubbles, I added Frosted Lace Stickles. It actually looks like soap suds! On the candles, I colored over them with clear glaze pen. For the flames, I colored on a touch of Gold Wink of Stella.

Spectrum Noir Marker Colors:

• Skin - FS2, FS3, TN2, CR2
• Hair - GB1, GB8, EG5
• Candles - GB1, OR2, BT1, BT4, BT6, BGR3
• Tub - IB1, IG1, IG4, Blender
• Ground - BG2, BG4, Blender
• Dots Background - GB1, CT1, BT1

Pop on over the the Fresh Brewed Designs Blog for more inspiration with the new images and LOADS of other digi images to select from!

Go ahead...treat yourself.



Enjoy ,

Fresh Brewed Designs Challenge

Hi! Today is another fun challenge over at Fresh Brewed Designs. Ready...Set...GO!

The Challenge Theme: So Cute

I decided to use one of the images from the Cutie Bug Collection for my project. This one is called Cutie Bug Latte.

I think this little cutie bug is just adorable! I colored with Spectrum Noir Markers:

• Bugs body LY1, CT2, CT4, GB7
• Coffee cup TN1, EB5, Blender
• Shading around image BG1, Blender

I used a cloud stencil and sponged with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink. Then I diecut the panel and sponged Broken China, Black Soot and Mustard Seed inks. The sentiment diecut panel has just a hint of glitter on the edge.

I added a couple layers of the image for dimension. The wings have glitter on them, and the feet, nose and ends of antenna I added Black Glossy Accents. A few sequins for good measure :)

I hope you can join the challenge with us. Visit the blog for all the details, and to see the other fun projects from the design team.

Catch ya later!

Supplies
Fresh Brewed Designs Digi Images - Cutie Bug Latte, Feel Better Soon Sentiment
Spectrum Noir Markers
Distress Inks
Memory Box Die
Lawn Fawn Die
Pretty Pink Posh Sequins
Black Glossy Accents
Crystal Glitter
Foam Adhesive
Inky Antics Cloud Stencil
Misc Cardstocks

Sweet Release

WOOHOO! Today is the day for NEW Digi Images from Fresh Brewed Designs! Get ready for some Sweetie Goodies! Here's one of the brand new images called Lil Sweetie Latte.

Coffee and a cupcake...YUMMY! That certainly is a sweet treat. I printed the new image along with one of the sentiments in a great Digi Sentiment set called Love Sentiments.

I printed the image 2 times so I could color the frosting top and cut out to pop up on foam adhesive. The 2 coffee beans, the cake and the eyes on the face are colored over with a clear Glaze Pen.

Some medium grind crystal glitter really gives the frosting some nice sparkle. These new images are ALL so cute and fun to color. Head on over to the Fresh Brewed Designs Blog to see all the other samples from our design team.

Thanks for stopping in,

Supplies:
Digi Images from Fresh Brewed Designs
Lawn Fawn - 6x6 inch petite paper pack - Let's Polka, Mon Amie
Marvy Uchida - Circle Punch
Crafter's Companion - Scalloped Circle Die
The Rubber Cafe - Cotton Candy Jellie Dots
May Arts - Brown Twine
Neenah Solar White Cardstock
Bazzill Brown Cardstock
Medium Crystal Glitter
Clear Glaze Gel Pen
Spectrum Noir Markers
Dots Embossing Folder
Foam Adhesive