19 March 2014

FRESH BREWED DESIGNS Blog Candy Reminder

Blog Candy Reminder
FRESH BREWED DESIGNS

Hi my lovely followers and visitors, just a quick reminder about the Blog Candy Giveaway Challenge that is happening over at Fresh Brewed Designs. There is still time to enter and win. Remember this particular challenge is ANYTHING GOES using a FBD image. For all the rules and details, please click HERE.

I have created a centre step card with a fun summer scene using the following FBD images, BETTY, BOB and PEACE BE STILL.  These are all under the category Summer and can be found here.

The images have been coloured with Copics and dry chalks.  The design paper is from BoBunny.  The sentiment is from CREATE WITH TLC.  The buttons and string bows are from my stash.






I would love to try my hand at the following challenges with this creation:



  • Sister Act: Anything Goes
  • 613 Avenue Create: Anything Goes + Optional Twist
  • Challenges 4 Everybody: Anything Goes
  • Word Art Wednesday: Anything goes with uplifting sentiment
  • Just Keep on Creating: ATG
  • Aud Sentiments: ATG
  • Craftyhands: Buttons and Bows
  • QKR: ATG
  • CMC Copic: Show Some Skin
  • Open Minded Crafting: Use Some Buttons
  • The Doodle Garden: ATG
  • Amusing Challenge: Fancy Folds (Centre Step Design)
  • Lacy Sunshine: ATG
  • One Stitch at a Time: Use a Digi
  • Card Mania: Something New (first time I have used this digi images) (3/3)
  • Craftin Desert Divas: Buttons, Ribbon, Twine and/or Brads
  • Fitztown: ATG
  • Love to Scrap: Buttons and Bows
  • ColourQ: Going Grey/Island Indigo/Lucky Limeade/Calypso Coral/White
  • Crafty Creations: Holiday
  • Inky Impressions: Think Spring
  • Pennys Paper Crafty: Buttons


  • Thank you for taking the time to stop by here at my little space in blog land.

    Creative Hugs

    83 comments:

    1. Oh my Desire, your lovely card and fun element of the cute couple makes me yearn for some warmer weather, the beach would be good but equally happy just to be able to sit in the garden without an overcoat.

      B x

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    2. Fantastic summer scene card
      love the colours and your design
      hugs Tamara

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    3. o is this ever fabulous! i love the colors, the images and that sentiment!!!! so true! LOL.

      absolutely fab-u-lous!!!!

      hugs :)

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    4. What a fun card Desire! I totally agree - life is too short for whole wheat donuts! Great images and your colors are stunning. Love the addition of the three little string bows too!

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    5. What a fab, fun and colourful card. This really brightened my day :) xx

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    6. This card is absolutely stunning! Like a breath of fresh air! I love these papers and the bright cheerful colors. The shading and coloring and all of the little extra details! Swoon! I am so ready for summer :D
      Have a happy day!
      Heather

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    7. How sweet is this!!!!!!! Love it! Love the colors her! I am ready for summer!!!!!!!!!

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    8. :D Funny card, great!

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    9. love love love your card it is awesome!!! Brightened Up my morning!!! GREAT

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    10. Fabulous card Desire..sure made me smile. Wonderful colours, design and love the sentiment. hugs, Pat K x

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    11. Brilliant card and fabulous design!
      Hugs, Hazel xx

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    12. Adorable card, Desire! I love the style! Great images and sentiment too!

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    13. Very funny card - so true :) Many thanks for joining the crafty hands challenge and good luck!!! Melissa (DT)

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    14. WOUW Desiré this is such an awesome card, that you just want to go and find the first available plane to a nice warm beach somewhere ha ha ha. Gorgeous creation hun, and such amazing coloring. I absolutely love this card here and the funny sentiment is just perfect for it too ha ha ha.

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    15. I love this one. I love the summery feel and the colours.

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    16. Anonymous4:27 PM

      Fantastic , just love this so bright & fun x

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    17. Love your sunny, fun card Desire.
      Reminds me we will have sunshine without he chill wind one day :)

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    18. o what a fun and beautiful sunny card Desire.

      gr karin

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    19. Gorgeous card Desire. I love the fun image, wonderful design and beautiful sunny colours.
      hugs Sue xx

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    20. Wow Desire, what a stunning card! I just lave how your embellishments are perfectly matched to the card and papers. You sure know how to accessorize! ~Diane

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    21. Oh my gosh, this is absolutely gorgeous, Desire!! I love the beach scene you've created!! It makes me wish for summer!! The papers and embellishments are fabulous!! And the couple are so cute!! Love this!! Have a great day :)

      Lisa
      A Mermaid's Crafts

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    22. OMGosh, that is just such a funny card! Love it! Thanks for joining us at Fitztown Challenge Blog (FCB). Hope to see you again and good luck!
      Ema
      FCB DT Coordinator

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    23. Oh wow how do I wish it was warm enough to swim right now!! What a darling creation!! I love the beach scene and your fabulous coloring!! HUGS :)

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    24. Brrrr - it's freezing here although I love the thought of a dip in the sea!!!
      Your card is fabulous Desire, a great design and wonderful papers. Your fun images are adorable and lovely details!!

      hugs
      Heather xx

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    25. Love this one!! Such a fun card, great design, gorgeous summery colours and the sentiment is so true!!!
      Chris
      x

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    26. A wonderful summer scene, gorgeous images and design.
      Lorraine x

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    27. Stunning card, Desire! I love this scene and bright colors. hugs, Helena

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    28. Fabulous fun card Desire..love the scene you have created and wonderful colours in the papers..love the buttons across the top and the flower...awesome.

      luv CHRISSYxx

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    29. Gorgeous card. I especially love your bright color choice. Thank you for playing along with us at OSAAT Challenges. Have a wonderful day and good luck! Hugs, Sujin

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    30. This is a fabulous card Desire, I love the scene you have created and your lovely sunny colours.
      Pauline
      x

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    31. Wow you are just Soooo clever with these gorgeous Layouts! Great Scene!

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    32. Lots to look at on this gorgeous card and that sentiment is exactly what I think too. Thanks for joining us again at OSAAT. Hazel x

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    33. Such happy colors... so pretty !

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    34. What a fun summery design, a Desire! I think this looks great with the scenery of sea and palm trees for this bathing couple, such a warm and bright color scheme too!

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    35. fab card, love the fun scene
      hugs
      céline

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    36. What a fun card! I love it.

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    37. Fab and summery card! Thank you for sharing with us at Craftyhands, good luck! xx

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    38. Fabulous card Desire! I love the fun beach scene you've created and the bright colors!!
      Hugs, Tammy

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    39. hahaha! cute sentiment, Desire - but but but - I actually prefer the flavor of whole wheat! LOL I know - weird, right? Your card is pure delight! Love the tropical flower, using different papers and folds! Great idea! hugs, de

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    40. This is so beautiful and so creative x

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    41. I LOVE this card, so fun and beautifully colored. Great designing and beautiful papers.

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    42. I love this card, great sense of humour and fabulous bright colours.

      Thank you for popping by mu blog, I always look forward to your visits.

      Dionne

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    43. What a fabulous card, do love the couple and love the summer theme too.
      luv
      Debby

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    44. Such a lovely bright scene! I love the papers and your embellishments are stunning!
      Rebecca.

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    45. This is great, love that ice cream and of course agree with the sentiment, as you knew I would. Lovies.

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    46. This is great, love that ice cream and of course agree with the sentiment, as you knew I would. Lovies.

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    47. Love that scene you created and totally agree with the sentiment, LOL! Your dimensional flower is fabulous, too! Thanks for joining us at Love to Scrap

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    48. This is fabulous Desire, you have created a lovely little scene. Wish it was warm enough here to have a dip. Lol!!!

      Hugs
      Cathy
      xxxxxx

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    49. Desire, this is gorgeous. Thanks for joining us this week for "Anything Goes."
      Good Luck.

      Karal DT for QKR Stampede
      My Blog: Karals Creative Corner

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    50. This is such a fun card Desire, love the swimming couple and the bright colours are perfect for such a fun scene :) Donna ♥ x

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    51. Hi Desire

      I love this image and the sentiment really tickled me! As its now officially spring I can't wait to be joining those 2 on the beach very soon!!

      Huggles Debs X

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    52. Love the card. Great colours and details. Thank you for joining us at Fitztown this week. Hope to see you back here again soon. Judy DT

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    53. AWESOME card!!! LOVE that sentiment and the images are PERFECT!!! Great embellishments too! I especially love the pinwheel/flower! Thanks so much for sharing with us over at Craftin' Desert Divas!!!

      Emily
      Mollie's Motif

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    54. Too hilarious, and oh so true! Love the fun images & sentiment. Great scene you created with a fab color palette! Love your DP, too! :^)
      Hugs, Penny

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    55. Ha this is soooo awesome.xxx

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    56. Fabulous, Fun Beach scene you've created here Desire! Love the design and of course your design elements are just perfect! :o) Great job!

      Thank you for playing along with us at Open Minded Crafting Fun Challenges. Hope you will join us again.

      Amy A.~DT

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    57. What a cute beach scene, would love to summer. Thank you so much for sharing with us at the colourQ!

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    58. LOVE this!!! Such a great summer scene!

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    59. Anonymous8:48 PM

      Love all the details! Thanks for playing with crafty creations this go!

      Jaime

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    60. Yep, i better stop eating this doughnuts, this is such a bright and cheery card, love everything about it.

      Thanks so much for sharing your card at Anything goes, Just keep on creating :)

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    61. Desire, What a fabulous card! Just love what you have done with Heather's images! Love your work! Thanks for playing this week at 613 Avenue Create!

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    62. Beautiful card! You make me look forward to the summer :) Thank you so much for joining OSAAT this week. Hope to see you again! ~Anne Lise ~

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    63. Such a fun summer card, Desire. I think we've all seen images like these on the beach! Thank you for joining at OSAAT. Jennie xx

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    64. Oh my...this is just too cute! Love your sweet couple hanging out in the water, so fun.

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    65. Delightful,fun card, love it all!
      hugs
      glenda

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    66. Fantastic card Desire!
      Thank for joining us at Fitztown Challenge
      Hugs Kaija DT-member

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    67. Such a fun bright card
      Thanks for joining in this week at Inky impressions challenge.
      Hugs katie x

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    68. This is another masterpiece!!!! LOVE your whole little scene!! Its fantastic!!! Those papers are so great!! LOVE your little folded flower!! And the buttons and that twine.. Just the perfect thing to top this off!! GORGEOUS!!! I LOVE everything about it!!!

      - Susan, Co-Owner @ Open-Minded Crafting Fun Challenges
      {Scrap A Thousand Words}

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    69. What a sweet and fun card, Desire! Love the bright colours you used! And I always love your unique embellishments :)
      Thanks for playing at Open-Minded Crafting Fun this week. I hope to see you again next time!
      Hugs, Mikha

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    70. This totally cracks me up!!!
      Thank you for linking up with us for Tara's linky party at Craftin Desert Diva's We hope that you will join us again for the next linky party!

      CDD DT Robin
      Cut One Designs by Robin

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    71. OMG this is the FUNNIEST card ~ especially since I live in Florida and see that couple every day on the beach! FAB sentiment, too!

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    72. fabulous card and scene!!!!
      makes me want to wish it's summer!!!
      tfs:)

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    73. Wonderfully designed and crafted step card, great use of buttons in the design, thanks for joining us at Open Minded Challenges this fortnight.

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    74. Fab card, love your fun images and use of colours, thanks for joining us at ColourQ, hugs, Sarah.

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    75. Anonymous12:36 AM

      This is a great card-so fun and bright! I love the way you incorporated the buttons and bows. I love the pinwheel. Thanks for joining our Love to Scrap Challenge.

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    76. Fabulous scene for your two holiday makers. Love that sentiment too, lol.
      Thanks for sharing with us at Aud Sentiments Challenge this fortnight.
      Hugs,
      Sandy

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    77. Totally gorgeous summer card! You have me long for it lol

      Thanks for joining our fortnightly challenge here at Open Minded Crafting Fun Challenge. Hope you will join us next time co-owner Crafting Vicky.

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    78. LOVE THIS! Great choice of colours. Perfect scenery and fab choice of sentiment!

      Huggsss, Angelique

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    79. Love it! And the sentiment is brilliant!
      With DT cap on: Thanks for playing along with the current CraftyHands challenge. Sammy-x

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    80. Great scenery with her in the beach! Love it.

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    81. Thank you for sharing this beautiful card with us over at Lacy Sunshine, Hugs Kerry DT x

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    82. What a brilliant fun card…love that sentiment. Do you put the dots around the image…love the effect.

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    83. What a brilliant fun card…love that sentiment. Do you put the dots around the image…love the effect.

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    Desire