Too Cute To Spook!

~ If you are looking for the Paper Issues Creative Team Blog Hop, CLICK HERE for my post! ~

Happy Saturday y'all! Today for my Fresh Brewed Designs GDT post, I wanted to show you just how versatile FBD stamps are - especially this Spicy Pumpkin Latte stamp! First off, you can grab her RIGHT HERE cause I know you're gonna want one! I have to say that this is one of my absolute fave FBD images. It might be because fall is my favorite season & Halloween is my fave holiday. And when I really got to lookin' at her sassy self with those darling pumpkins (they're peeking out from behind the ribbon), I thought, why not use her for a Halloween card...and here it is! I think it turned out pretty cute & that sentiment by Studio G was just perfect, don't ya think?! You really could use this stamp for almost anything...even Spring if you layered some flowers over the pumpkins. Like I said, a very versatile image which means more bang for your buck my crafty peeps! ;0)

Supplies

Spicy Pumpkin Latte Stamp by Fresh Brewed Designs

Ink - Staz On

Coloring - Bic Mark-It

Sentiment - Studio G

Cardstock - Bazzill (black), The Paper Studio (white), Making Memories (purple)

Patterned Paper - The Paper Studio

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)

Ribbon - May Arts

Adhesive - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots

Now, hop on over to the FBD Challenge Blog HERE to see some fabulous inspiration, play along with the current challenge for a great prize, and check out my featured post. Heather has posted my answers to a few of her fun questions & you just might learn a little bit about me! And don't forget to visit the FBD Store HERE for some amazing digi & rubber stamps, as well as some other cool products, like Creative Inspirations Paints. Heather has an amazing sale going on that you don't want to miss! There's also a FBD Facebook Page you can "like" HERE. Make sure to check back soon for some more scrappy goodness, plus I'll have some more big news to share with you soon...if I can wait! ;0) Until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my card into the following challenges!

FBD - Inspired by Football (all that orange is from our fave TEXAS LONGHORNS team!)

Crafting When We Can - Do It Your Way

EAD - September Color Challenge

Inky Impressions - Dress to Impress

My Graffico - Outdoor Fun

Penny's - Fall (halloween is a fall holiday!)

Fab n Funky - Bingo Play

Party Time Tuesday - Ribbon, Fiber & Trim, Oh My!

Lexi's Creations - Autumn

Do you have issues? Then HOP along with the Paper Issues Creative Team!!

Are y'all ready for some serious hopping? I sure hope so because this is the biggest & best hop around right now...us Papers Issues Creative Team members have come together to bring you a variety of inspiration, amazing prizes and good old fashioned fun! I am the first stop LO category so you are in the right place. Now, to give you the downlow, you'll need to start at the Paper Issues blog HERE or by clicking the PI logo above. Once there you can peruse the rules & get to hoppin'. The cool thing? You can choose from 3 categories where & how you want to hop!! There are altered art, cards & layout hops all going on so you can choose to join each category & play along with everyone, or you can choose a single category & hop through the inspiration there. So cool, huh?! And below I've give you a sneaky peek at some of the amazing projects you'll see along the hop!

Now below is the blog hop candy I am offering up! It includes some Prima Marketing stamps & rub ons, as well as some American Crafts stickers & rub ons. To win my blog hop candy all you have to do is leave me a comment & become a follower...its that easy! Plus you never know, I just might throw in some extra goodies for whomever wins!! ;0) But you'll also want to leave a comment on all the blogs that you can, especially the layout category, to win even more prizes -and there are truly some totally awesome prizes to be had. I mean these gals have really gone all out!

(wanna win? just leave a comment & become a follower!)

There is also another fantastic event going on too at Paper Issues...a SALE! Woot Woot! If you purchase something from the Paper Issues Etsy Shop you will get 25% off by using this simple code: HOP25. How totally darn awesome is that? The PI Etsy Store carries some fabby products like Crate Paper, Maya Road, Pink Paislee and more!

(check out the original post HERE)

Today I've chosen to share two of my favorite (and recent) LO's with you that I've created! I recently discovered the awesomeness that is Crate Paper & both of these projects feature their Restoration Collection, which is so much fun. Below each photo I've pasted the link to their original post so you can visit them in full & get all the deets on how I whipped them up. Other than the Crate Paper goodies, I did use some awesome Cosmo Cricket Glubers (which i simply adore), some Cosmo Cricket Tiny Type/Words, & some super kickin' American Crafts Thickers. If this is your first time visiting, then you've just learned that these are some of my most fave products to create with...especially Cosmo Cricket!!

(check out the original post HERE)

The next stop on the LO blog hop is the uber talented Michelle Hernandez & you definitely don't want to miss out on what she has to offer so CLICK HERE! If you haven't yet visited, get on over to Paper Issues HERE to begin your amazing journey! Kick back, grab a drink, and relax while you enjoy the show...it is so totally worth it!! And thanks so much for visiting me too...just make sure to check back on Monday as that is when we'll be posting the winners of our blog candies. Just in case you get lost along the way, I've listed all the LO gals in the hop order below. Now, get to hoppin' my crafty peeps! 

Hugs, Love & Happy Craftin'!

Scrapbook Girls
1. Crystal Beshear
2. Michelle Hernandez
3.Joanna Bandelin
5. Jodi Baune
6. Holly Humbert
7. Monika Wright
8. Jennie McGarvey
9. Melissa Priest
10. Joan Liddle
11. Tiffany Call

Together Again...

There is a fabulous sketch up over at Sketchy Thursdays, as well as Creative Scrappers, that you must check out! When I looked at them, I pretty much knew what I wanted to do in combining them...which is one reason I love these sites so much. Not only do they provide amazing sketches, but they also give me great motivation & inspiration for my LO's! My favorite thing about the Sketchy Thursdays sketch were the patterned strips...which got me thinking that I wanted to use the same paper, but pop some of the strips up for dimension & a little variety. I loved the effect! It is definitely something I will do again for another LO because it looks great & is super easy to do.

And speaking of dimension, it was definitely a challenge to get the swirls to lay across those popped up paper strips. I did my best, but it still looks a little off to me even after spending quite a bit of time making them fit. Oh well, overall I really like the LO - especially since the photo features two of my besties & myself at a graduation party a few months ago. I picked the title because we all used to work together. Now, that I am no longer there we don't get to see each other as much, but when we do its just like old times! I always count a true friend as someone whom you can be away from for a long time, but always pick up right where you left off...like you never missed a beat. And that's how it is with them...we just instantly start sharing and laughing, and I wouldn't trade them for anything in the world! Not to mention they are both scrappers! Love ya girlies!

Supplies

Cardstock - Bazzill

Patterned Paper - Basic Grey

Tiny Type - Cosmo Cricket

Thickers - American Craft

Flowers - Reminisce, Offray, Prima

Swirls - Prima

Perfect Pearls - Ranger

Doilie - Wilton

Journaling Tag - Shabby Chic Crafts

Adhesive - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Stash - Ribbon w/Buckle

Thanks so much for joining me again today! Your comments always mean a lot to me & I appreciate every single one of them. I don't always get around to everyone's blogs as much as I'd love to, but know that I still think of you & your fabulous crafty abilities! And in case I'm not back before then, make sure to check back Saturday for my next Fresh Brewed Designs GDT post. Until then, Big Hugs & Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my LO into the following fab challenges!

Sketchy Thursday - 9.8 Sketch
Creative Scrappers - Sketch # 172

ScrapFIT - Paper Strips

Basic Grey Challenges - Celebrations (celebrating friendship & a graduation!)

Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party

Creative Inspirations - Ribbon

True XoXo - Inspired by a Blog (inspired by kimmy's awesome LO w/a doilie!)
Tuesday Throwdown - Pearls

Live Out Loud...

Happy Tuesday y'all! I'm back to share with you a project for Your Memories Here that I'm hoping will rock your world...pun intended! :0) As y'all know I love me some Prima Marketing products, and this week I wanted to show you some versatility using Prima on this rockin' guy LO featuring our son. Usually when I use Prima, and I know most others do this too, we make everything soft, pretty, & detailed because their products are just so gorgeous. However, some of their prettiest papers have a grungier flip side that are just perfect to showcase the men in our life! And like always, you can find the most fabulous Prima products including papers, flowers, ribbons, stamps, crystals & more RIGHT HERE in the YMH Store.

One of my favorite things about this LO are the letters; I just love how they turned out when I spritzed them with some Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in Charcoal. They almost look like metal & really have some depth to them too. I also love that I was able to recycle several items such as the corrugated cardboard stars, which used to be a coffee wrapper, and the fabric journaling spot, which was a Van's shoe tag in a previous life. I always save all the tags off our son's shoes/clothes because most of them are pretty cool & just perfect for LO's like this. It also makes the LO a little more personal. I also spritzed a little charcoal glimmer mist on the cardboard stars to help them stand out. The arrow & the cardboard stars I cut by hand using a template, then dabbed some Tim Holtz Distress Ink on them.

Supplies

Patterned Paper - Prima (blue), Junkitz (red)

Tiny Type/Tiny Words - Cosmo Cricket

Glimmer Mist - Tattered Angels (charcoal)

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)

Circle - Cuttlebug Die 

Red Stars - Cricut/Indie Art Cartridge 

Cardstock - Bazzill

Large Letters - Heidi Swapp

Adhesive - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Journaling Pen - Sakura Jelly Roll (white), Sharpie (black)

Recycled - Van's Tag, Corrugated Cardboard

Thanks so very much for stopping by! Now, if you'd visit the YMH Store HERE to check out some amazing offers, that would make me super happy too! And if you're in need of some inspiration, swing on by the YMH DT Blog for ideas...the ladies over there are super talented! Make sure to check back tomorrow as I've got another LO to share with you, this one using some inspiration from Sketchy Thursdays. Plus, on Saturday I'll have another GDT post for Fresh Brewed Designs. Until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my LO into the following challenges!

The Paper Variety - Challenge 3 Favorite Photos

Fresh Brewed Designs - Use Something New

Kaboodle Doodles - Chipboard

A Simply Sweet Card for Fresh Brewed Designs!

Welcome back my crafty peeps for another Fresh Brewed Designs GDT post! I am having so much being the September Guest Designer & sharing some sweet stamps from the FBD Store with you, too. This sweet stamp is called Marina One of a Kinda and you can grab one of your very own RIGHT HERE! I though this was the perfect image for a simple card, and I was able to use all scraps to create it. I love using up my leftover stash, don't you?! And, here is a tip for you today - if you have clear dew drops/skittles you can use a Sharpie to color them! Just color the back/bottom side of the dew drop & adhere it too your projects. Super simple & economical too!

Supplies

Marina One of a Kind Stamp by Fresh Brewed Designs

Ink - Staz On

Coloring - Prisma Markers, Prisma Pencil, Sharpie

Cardstock - Bazzill

Patterned Paper - Cosmo Cricket (upcycle collection)

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)

Stickles - Ranger

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Stash - Ribbon, Thread, Dew Drops, Button

If you haven't already, hop on over to the FDB Challenge Blog for some great inspiration & to play along for a fun prize. This week's challenge is Something New, plus there is always a month long challenge you can enter too. Also make sure to stop by the FBD Store for some fun rubber & digi stamps you are sure to love! I'll be back soon to share some scrappy fun with ya...until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my card into the following challenges!

FBD - Something New

Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes

Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party

PaperCrafting Journey - Sketch

Speedy the Cat - Bring on the Bling (used stickles!)

Stamp Something - Anything Goes 

Whoopsi Daisy - Bling It! (used stickles!)

Crafty Creations - Anything but a Square (rectangle!)

Crafty Cardmakers - Summer Memories

Crafty Catz - Ribbon

Delightful Challenges - Bling It! (used stickles!)

The Paper Variety - Challenge #2 Favorite Paper Company (cosmo cricket!)

Get Your HOP On...and CREATE with Fresh Brewed Designs!

Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall,

All you got to do is call,
And I'll be there, Yes I will,
You've got a friend.   
~James Taylor

Welcome to Fresh Brewed Designs' 
NEW RUBBAH STAMP RELEASE AND BLOG HOP!

If you are just getting here, please go back to the beginning with the beautiful, talented and super terrific Sheryl. If you are getting here from Kelly at Sandcastle Stamper, then you are right where you need to be! 

First, thank you for sharing part of your day with us today! Did you get the hint we left at the top of this post?  These song lyrics tell it all! It is that time of year again where we spend lots of time with our family and friends. We chat more, cook more, laugh more, make special holiday memories, and us crafters have so many amazing holidays to for which to create! This hop has something for every one of these things listed. We are celebrating holidays, friendships, and so much more!

And today, I chose to share this creation with you as the September Guest Designer for FBD! So far I'm absolutely loving being the GDT...Heather is super fabulous & wow, the regular DT gals are so super sweet & creative. I am just thrilled to be part of the fun! This card features the uber cute, and brand spankin' new, Knit Me Pretty stamp! Isn't it darling? I can just see it on so many fun projects...to grab one of your very own, click HERE!

Supplies

Knit Me Pretty Stamp by Fresh Brewed Designs
Sentiment - Studio G
Ink - Staz On
Coloring - Prisma Markers & Pencils, Sharpie Markers
Cardstock - Bazzill

Patterned Paper - Cosmo Cricket (garden variety collection)

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)

Perfect Pearls - Ranger

Ribbon - May Arts

Scallop Punch - Stampin' Up

Adhesive - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Stash - Baker's Twine, Vintage Button

All of these stamps are created using deeply etched red rubber mounted on an 1/8" cling foam cushion. This means you get a clear impression every time you stamp. Equally important is that each stamp is produced and packaged in the USA!

By hopping IN FULL today, one lucky winner will receive the
awesome prize package pictured below. If you share this hop on your blog and link it back to us, you will get your name in the hat one extra time! Personally, I just love Candy Corn Girl & think she is just perfect for those upcoming Halloween projects all of us crafty peeps are getting ready to create, don't you?! And if you get your hop on with all of us, she could be all yours!

Okay, so now that we have you drooling it is time to send you on to the next hop stop. We know you are excited to continue your journey by hopping over to visit Rhonda at Bumblebee Creations and see what awesome project she has to share with you. However, before you do, please read the little extra bit of news below...

 We would also like to share some more hoppy news with you. Fresh Brewed Designs is having ANOTHER blog hop this month...woo-hoo! This hop will benefit, support and raise awareness of breast cancer, a cause near & dear to all of our hearts. We'll have new digi stamps, another new rubber stamp set and much more planned for this day, so please grab the badge below and help us spread the word for a great cause...Saving the Hooters! ;0)

Thank y'all so very much for hopping with Fresh Brewed Designs! In case you get lost along the way, the entire blog hop list is posted below. Make sure to check out the FBD Challenge Blog HERE for the current challenge & to win a fab prize. And don't forget to visit the FBD Store as well! All of the stamps you see today can be purchased in the Rubber Stamp section of the FBD Store HERE! Also, check back in a few more days as I should be sharing another FBD project with you on Saturday...until then, Happy Craftin'!

Official Hop Order:

Sheryl @ Ink and Lace with Sheryl Cauble

Stacy  @ Impressions of a Ribbon Addict

Vanessa @ My Paper Creations 

Stacie G @ Heista's Helper 
Kelly @ Sandcastle Stamper  
Crystal @ scrapcandydesigns (you are here!)  
Rhonda @ Bumblebee Creations

Linda @ The Stamper's Touch

Carolyn @  Kirei na Kami  
Heather @ Heather's Coffee Break

I'm also entering the following challenges with my card!

FBD - Something New

Lollipop Crafts - Double Team

Crafts and Me - Buttons & Bows
 Catch the Bug - Anything Goes

Simply Scrapping Crafts - Distressing (used distress ink!)

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Ladybug Crafts Ink - Anything Goes

Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes

Delicious Doodles - Fresh Start (used a new stamp!)

The Pixie Cottage - Mellow Yellow 
The Paper Variety - Use Stamps (challenge #1)

Relax...with a Guest Spot for Fresh Brewed Designs!!

Oh, I am so excited to be posting this morning & sharing some news I've been holding in for awhile! All this month, I am a Guest Designer for Fresh Brewed Designs...woo-hoo!! I just love FBD's owner, Heather, & she creates some of the cutest rubber & digi stamps out there. Nearly all of them focus on a coffee theme and hey, we all know us crafters can use all the caffeine we can get our hands on!! Seriously though, Heather is the sweetest, just like her designs, and you should definitely go check them out HERE!

Supplies

Love Mug Stamp by Fresh Brewed Designs

Coloring - Prisma Pencils

Sentiment - Mark's Finest Paper

Ink - Staz On, Tim Holtz Distress (walnut stain)

Cardstock - The Paper Studio, Making Memories

Patterned Paper - Pink Paislee

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Ribbon, Button, Embroidery Thread, Dew Drops - Stash

I am so blessed to have this guest design spot for FBD & just want to say a big thank you to Heather for allowing me to create with her wonderful images. I'll be back on a weekly basis throughout September to share some more creations. Also, there are not one but two awesome blog hops planned at FBD Challenge Blog this month so you don't want to miss out. The very first one starts next week so make sure to stay tuned! You can also find FBD on Facebook HERE! Now, I'm off to get ready for our Fantasy Football Draft...hehehe! Every year we host one with some friends & hubby's co-workers and it is just a blast. Wish me luck so I can be the first girl to bring home that trophy this year! LOL! I'll be back soon with some more crafty goodness, but until then...Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my card into the following challenges!

Crop Stop - Sketch (flipped & played w/it a little!)

The Shabby Tea Room - Birthstones (april/crystal - used splashes of white!)

CES - Raise Your Glasses

Stamp, Scrap or Doodle - Labor Day/Occupation ( a barista!!)

Crazy Challenge - New

Your Next Stamp - Song Inspiration (inspired by "relax" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood! lol!)

Lollipop Crafts - Recycle It (ribbon is upcycled from towel packaging!)