12 May 2014

THIS IS THE LIFE {Fresh Brewed Designs} New Release BLOG HOP

Blog Hop
New Releases at Fresh Brewed Designs

Hi my wonderful Follower Friends!

Last month we welcomed in Spring, but this month we are moving on into SUMMER!
Sand in our toes, the smell of salty air, late evening walks, sticky, Popsicle covered faces, mosquitoes...
Yes, it is almost here.
And we are SO EXCITED!!!

If you have already visited the challenge blog and are arriving here from LISA, then you are right on track!
If not, then go BACK to the start  HERE at Freshly Brewed Challenges.

Here is a card I created featuring one of Heather's newest digital stamps called:I have created this centre step card with one of the quirky new images called GRANNY BEACH CHAIR which is one of the new releases. The beach background scene is called  PEACE BE STILL. The images have been coloured with Copics and dry chalks.  The design papers, bows and buttons are from my stash. The sentiment is from CREATE WITH TLC


You can order these digital images or any of these new releases at the

Thank you so much for hopping with us today.  I do hope you enjoyed your visit with us.
Be sure to leave a comment on all participating blog stops for a chance to win a free digi of choice from FBD.  You have until May 14th, 11:59 PM EST to hop.

 It is time for you to hop on over to my fellow DT member and friend
LORI's blog to see what she has prepared for you. 

Hop order

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

- Divas by Design - In the Pink
- Hobbybook - Add a Sentiment
- Pennys Paper Crafty - 2 or More Patterned Papers
- Scrappers Delights - ATG (1/2)
- Crafty Girls - ATG (1/3)
- Bloggers - Buttons and Bows
- Sister Act - ATG
- Allsorts - Fancy Folds (centre step design)
- Dis Digi Designs - Markers (used Copics)
- Speedy Fox and Friends - Use a Punch (used scalloped square punch for the sentiment and circle punches for the pinwheel)
- 613 Avenue Create - TAG and/or create your own challenge
- Challenges 4 Everybody - ATG (2/3)
- Dream Valley - ATG
- Glitter n Sparkle - Female
- One Stitch at a Time - Use a Digi
- Just Keep on Creating - ATG


Crafty Hugs

63 comments:

  1. what a great summer card it's beautiful Desire.

    gr karin

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  2. Morning Desire,

    Sorry it's been so long but trying hard to get back into the swing of things and wanted to say hello and peek at what you have been up to starting with the lovely piece in this post.

    And to say thank you for joining in at Allsorts this week.

    B x

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  3. Love this time of year. What a bright cheerful card. makes me want to grab the sunblock and head out. nicely done.

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  4. Fantastic summer card - Can wait to come sun, sea, beach, ....free time with kids
    Have a lovely start in new week
    hugs Tamara

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  5. Ooh, a gorgeous beach scene....just where I want to be...soon. Love your pretty folded flower, too, with those wonderful checks matching the paper in your card.

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  6. Love your beach scene,looking forward to some sunshine.
    Sue x

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  7. Anonymous2:22 PM

    Another brilliant card, just love the papers and the design xx

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  8. What an absolutely gorgeous card!! It makes me happy to look out!! I would love to be there with Granny right now!! All of the details are perfect!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  9. What a lovely and happy card here Desiré. I absolutely love it and the happy theme and colors you used on it too.

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  10. Oh wow this is absolutely adorable Desire! Love your coloring and fun images! :)

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  11. super WOW. beautiful gorgeous and cute all in one! awesome card design and coloring. :)

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  12. I always look forward to seeing your cards-they inspire me to create with more color, just like today's card. Love it!

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  13. Awesome summer card Desire! Love the colors and the flowers.

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  14. Another beautiful and creative card, your cards always make me smile, the choice of papers and embellishments always match the stamp so perfectly! ~Diane

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  15. This is gorgeous Desire, love the scene you have created.
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  16. Fabulous Beach Scene Desire. Love the folded flower too. :)

    hugs,
    Amy

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  17. Oh Wow.. this is fab Desire! what a wonderful Summer scene you've created… I love the 3D effect and you've coloured the images beautifully! the flower is gorgeous… very pretty colours! :-)
    Thanks for joining us at Divas by Design this week!
    Hugs Sue B xx

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  18. This is just gorgeous,a lovely design and details.xxx

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  19. Fabulous card Desire..love the image and scene you have created...gorgeous papers and love the the flower..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  20. Wooeeee... love the colors! You have so many delightful details - from the dots around your fussy cut image, to the wonderfully constructed element in the bottom right to the creative matting behind the sentiment! There is a lot to like with your make Desire!
    Thank you so much for sharing your project & creativity at our house!
    Challenge #71 ATG w/ optional Twist - Create Your Own Challenge
    ~ginny, DT for 613 Ave Create
    RubberMAD (GettyCollection.com)

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  21. This is a stunner Desire. I love the image and the scene you've created. Fabulous colours and shape too.
    Lorraine x

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  22. Fab scene card, Desire! Lovely colors and details. hugs, Helena

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  23. This is a fabulous card Desire, I do love the way you combine images to make such wonderful scenes - gorgeous detailing.
    Pauline
    x

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  24. What a great combination of images for a summery scene! I think this is sweet and well put together.

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  25. Hi Desire!! FABULOUS...I love how you have teamed Granny with the fantastic sun/ocean/beach scene!! Great card style...love your embellishments...especially you pinwheel!!! LOVE it all!!! Happy Summer Desire!!

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  26. Fabulous! Love the combination of images to create this lovely summery scene. The bright and beautiful colours add to the summery effect.
    Chris
    x

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  27. Oh my gosh, what a wonderful scene - and the colors and coloring are awesome. Wish I was there right now! Thanks for joining us at MFP's Speedy Fox & Friends challenge.

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  28. If this turns out to be a duplicate comment, I apologize, but I think I deleted the first one by mistake. In any event, your card is totally adorable and such a wonderful scene and coloring. Thanks for joining us at Speedy Fox & Friends challenge.

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  29. Love it Desire fab image and the colours are beautiful. I mean't to say in my last comment I love your recycled tins
    Bettyxxx

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  30. Anonymous10:02 PM

    Funny Card and Colorful like the Scene.
    Thank you for joining us at Crafting for all Seasons.
    Hugs Elfie

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  31. A gorgeous card, love the scene. Thank you for joining us at Dream Valley Challenge. Marlene Dt

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  32. Oh so cute is your card and l just love the sentiment roll on summer x

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  33. Hi Desire, this is such a fun card! I love the scene you've created and all the details...gorgeous colure and papers, hugs Carole Z X

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  34. Hi Desire, Your card is gorgeous! I love the pinwheel/flower shape, so pretty. I love buttons and you placed them perfectly. Great papers and colors. Thanks for sharing. Edwina Brown

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  35. Wow I love the way you twist and turn those circles and turn them into spectacular! A Great Summery Card and you always have the best Images. Have a Great Week!

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  36. Desire - this is wonderful!! Love your added buttons and twine and that "flower" embellishment is awesome!!

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  37. Gorgeous card Desire! I love the fabulous beach scene you've created and that beautiful folded flower!!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  38. You make such fabulous fun cards and this one is no exception. hugs mrs A.

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  39. Oh Desire, your card is amazing! So much detail - WOW!!

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  40. Simply fantastic summertime card, great images & design!
    Glad you joined us for the challenge at One Stitch At A Time, hope to see you come back soon!
    ¸..• ´¨¨)) -:¦:-¸.•´ .•´¨¨))*((¸¸.•´ ..•´
    Shell in Alaska ~ OSAAT DT ~
    http://akstamping.blogspot.com

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  41. Great card thanks for joining in at Scrappers Delights and good lucknx

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  42. Wow Desire this is one very beautiful card, I love all those bright colours they really bring this cute summer image to life, awesome shaped card too,
    have a lovely day and thank you for stopping by, kind regards Bridget :)

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  43. What a great scene you have created here Desire! I wish I was there! Fun little swirly fan, lovely beach and totally fun vacationer image. Your card just screams fun! Hugz!

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  44. Lovely, thanks for sharing at MFP..............Lis

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  45. How super fun with a fabulous fold and gorgeous coloring!

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  46. You did it again! Pure paper perfection! I love EVERY LAST DETAIL! your coloring is amazing! LOVE the way you combined the two digis. The mix of papers is so fun and summery. ADORE that pinwheel flower. Gorgeous!!!
    Hugs, Heather

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  47. Love how the sun is shimmering in the water and that totally awesome flower! Very cool beach card!

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  48. Beautiful card my friend. I love the Brighton and happy colours and wish summer was really nearly here.

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  49. Oh, this is fabulous - love how you've created so much depth to your scene.

    Thanks for joining us at One Stitch at a Time this week, and good luck!

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  50. What a beautiful summer scene you created with this step card, just amazing!Really love the pinwheel type embellishment!
    hugs
    glenda

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  51. Super card Desire...."This is The Life" is certainly true....nothing better than a beach holiday! ;-)
    Love the colouring and the super little scene!

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  52. Fab card, love both the images, they go together so perfectly, great embellishments too, (love that flower in the bottom corner) hugs,
    Colette xx

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  53. I really love this, the colors and the pattern paper, so very cool! Great job

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  54. So pretty card. I love colors. Thanks for playing with us at Dream Valley challenge.
    Nathalie

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  55. Cute card. Love the patterns, the pinwheel and the buttons. Let's not forget this fun image and your coloring.

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  56. Wow. Wow...and can I just say WOW!!! This is fabulous my friend, absolutely fabulous. Love how you combined images and fussy cut the newest one out. Great colour choices as well. LOVE IT!

    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  57. Hi Desire,
    such a fun and fabulous card with beautiful colours.
    Thank you for sharing at Allsorts;-))m

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  58. Thanks for playing along with our fancy folds challenge at allsorts Tracy xx

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  59. Wow! You really know how to create a scene! :) A paper scene that is!!! Gorgeous! love the color and all the layers! Thanks for playing along with Speedy Fox & Friends Challenge this week!

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  60. Such a gorgeous scene on this card... makes me want to go to the beach!

    Thank you for participating in the One Stitch at a Time Challenge!

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  61. I love scene cards and this is so fabulous! Love the image and coloring. Thanks for joining us at OSAAT. Good luck. Maggie - DT

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  62. Yes, that IS the life! Great color combo and beautiful scene.

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  63. amazing!! how much fun is this!! thank you for joining us over at Scrappers Delights!Nicole DT xx

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