Showing posts with label Freshly Brewed Challenges. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Freshly Brewed Challenges. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Card Design: FBD Give Thanks Challenge Reminder

Hello and happy Wednesday to you all!  It is time to bring you all some freshly brewed inspiration to perk up the middle of your week.  Today starts the second week of our latest challenge going on over at Fresh Brewed Designs.  Right now we are halfway through our Give Thanks Challenge which means you have one more week to get your entries in.  This is the time of year when we see a focus on gratitude as it is on many people's minds throughout the Thanksgiving season.  However, remember that giving thanks is ALWAYS in season, no matter what time of year it is.  We would love to see you create and enter a card expressing gratitude during this next week for your chance to win a fabulous prize!!!

YOU HAVE TO FOLLOW ALL THE RULES TO WIN!
  1. This challenge ends Tuesday, December 2nd.
  2. You can enter up to 5 times with your NEW creations (no back linking please).
  3. If you use an FBD image, please add FBD to the end of your name.
We will be awarding one winner in each challenge, 3 Digital Stamps.  For all the challenge details including the link up, please click HERE.  

Before I show you my card, it is important to note the following... 

Disclaimer:
It clearly states in the Fresh Brewed Designs, terms of use, that images must be hand coloured.  Therefore, please note that I sought out and received permission from the owner, to create a hybrid project that is partially manipulated digitally and partially coloured in by hand.  If you decide that you want to use Fresh Brewed Designs images in this way (partially digitally manipulated), you must seek out permission from Heather before doing so EACH TIME and indicate that you have, when posting. 

General Information:
  • I've gone rather untraditional with this card as I've made it into a birthday card.  However, the theme of giving thanks is definitely prevalent.

FRONT
Digital Image Details:
  • Cutie Bug Gift:  This adorable image is currently available in the FBD store.  You can find it by clicking on the image watermark below. 
  • This image has been coloured using a combination of techniques.  Parts were manipulated digitally (see disclaimer above) and then the image was printed out and the remaining parts were coloured by hand using Copic markers. Digital credits include:
    • Ribbon and bow were altered using a layer style courtesy of:  HG Graphic Designs.
    • The gift was paper pieced with one of my papers (see info below). 
    • Faux stitching was added around the rectangle. 
http://www.freshbreweddesigns.com/item_998/Cutie-Bug-Gift.htm
Digital Sentiment Details:
  • I created the pennant shape digitally, coloured it and then added text before printing it.  I then fussy cut the pennant out and added it to the front of the card.
 
INSIDE
Digital Sentiment Details:
  • I created the top part of the sentiment specifically for this card.
  • The 'happy birthday' sentiment was created by Paulette from Create with TLC.  This is another freebie that I've used before.  This time I coloured in the banner part with the same layer style that I used on the ribbon and bow from the image on the front.  Click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and HERE to go to the store.

OVERALL
Paper Products: 
  • Card base:  Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, Cool Water Collection.
  • Image, sentiment and pennant shape base base:  Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, Cool Water Collection.
Digital Paper Products: 
  • I've used one of my own digital papers for this card.  It is a freebie I offered up back in April.  You can find it and some other birthday related goodies by clicking HERE.
Challenges I hope to enter...
Be sure to head over to Fresh Brewed Designs and check out what my fellow teammies are up to these days and of course check out the store for all the fabulous images available for purchase.  You definitely won't be disappointed!


At Fresh Brewed Designs we always have a fresh pot of creativity brewing. So stop by and join us for a cuppa whenever you want!

 
Until next time,


Additional notes:  Just a reminder...
Remember that terms of use or angel policies will differ with each and every company selling digital images.  While some companies do not take issue with their images being made into digital creations, others do, so make sure you seek permission from EACH COMPANY involved.  Also, keep in mind that if you do create a digital piece of work, even with permission, this does not alter the fact that the original image belongs to the original artist(s).  Creating a hybrid project DOES NOT allow you to claim the new creation as your own and do with it as you wish.  The fact that you'd be using an image for your own personal use does not automatically allow you to do what you want with another artist's work.  So, please be sure to get permission first before going ahead with your ideas.

Monday, November 03, 2014

Card Design: November New Releases at Fresh Brewed Designs


It is time for some brand new releases from Fresh Brewed Designs.  The pumpkin patch has produced some lovely produce this year and to celebrate Heather has created some fun fall images for you.  If you come back on Friday, you'll be able to see all of them.

For now, the one that I got to play with for the front of my card is called Pumpkin Cabinet For the inside of my card I used the wonderful new Pumpkin Stalk and designed my sentiment to work around it.  If you click on either watermark, they will open up the Pumpkin page over at FBD where you can find these lovely image and all the rest of the new releases...

http://www.freshbreweddesigns.com/category_126/Pumpkins.htmhttp://www.freshbreweddesigns.com/category_126/Pumpkins.htm

Before I show you my card, it is important to note the following...

Disclaimer:
It clearly states in the Fresh Brewed Designs, terms of use, that images must be hand coloured.  Therefore, please note that I sought out and received permission from the owner, to create a hybrid project that is partially coloured in digitally and partially coloured in by hand.  If you decide that you want to use Fresh Brewed Designs images in this way (partially digitally manipulated), you must seek out permission from Heather before doing so EACH TIME. 

Now it is time to show you the card I came up with...

FRONT
Digital Image Details:
  • Pumpkin Cabinet:  This image is currently available in the FBD store in the Pumpkin section.  You can find it by clicking on the image watermark above.
  • This image has been coloured using a combination of techniques.  Part of the image was coloured digitally (see disclaimer above) and then the image was printed out and the remaining parts were coloured by hand using Copic markers. Digital credits include:
Digital Sentiment:
  • This great sentiment was created by Paulette from Create with TLC.  Click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and HERE to go to the store.  I used chalk to add some colour.
Embossing Folder:
  • The lattice design on the front was created with a Goosebumpz embossing folder using my wonderful Big Shot machine.

INSIDE
Digital Image Details:
  • Pumpkin Stalk:  This image is also currently available in the FBD store in the Pumpkin section. 
  • This image has been coloured using Copic markers and chalk.
Digital Sentiment:
  • One I created to work with the image.

OVERALL
Paper Products: 
  • Card base:  Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, ivory.
  • Image and sentiment base:  Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white.
  • Designer Paper:  from my scrap pile but definitely from a Recollection's paper pad.
  • Textured piece on the front and matting on the inside:  Michael's open stock scrapbook paper.  
Challenges I hope to enter... 
Be sure to head over to Fresh Brewed Designs to check out all the new images that have been released today.  You definitely won't be disappointed!

If you are looking for more fresh brewed inspiration, be sure to pop by again in a few weeks, when I'll be back to showcase a card made with another of Heather's fabulous images.


At Fresh Brewed Designs we always have a fresh pot of creativity brewing. So stop by and join us for a cuppa whenever you want!

 
Until next time,
Additional notes...
Remember that terms of use or angel policies will differ with each and every company selling digital images.  While some companies do not take issue with their images being made into digital creations, others do, so make sure you seek permission from EACH COMPANY involved.  Also, keep in mind that if you do create a digital piece of work, even with permission, this does not alter the fact that the original image belongs to the original artist(s).  Creating a hybrid project DOES NOT allow you to claim the new creation as your own and do with it as you wish.  The fact that you'd be using an image for your own personal use does not automatically allow you to do what you want with another artist's work.  So, please be sure to get permission first before going ahead with your ideas.


Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Card Design: 5 Days of Christmas at Fresh Brewed Designs

Good morning all.  While the end of October may be two days away, Christmas is fast approaching.  So, why not be sure to grab some images now to work on your Christmas and/or other holiday related cards.  For some of you, it will be already adding to a stockpile you've been working on.  For others, it may be your first card.  Whichever category you fall into, now is the perfect time to do a little image shopping and Heather has been releasing some brand new Christmas themed images all week to help you out.

Here is the image I got to work with for this special release...
http://www.freshbreweddesigns.com/category_11/Christmas.htm
I'm such a fan of the Cutie Bugs so it was an honour to be able to create a Christmas card with one of them.  If you click on the watermark, it will take you to the Christmas section of the store where you can find this image, along with all the other ones that have been released so far this week. 

Before I show you my card, it is important to note the following... 

Disclaimer:
It clearly states in the Fresh Brewed Designs, terms of use, that images must be hand coloured.  Therefore, please note that I sought out and received permission from the owner, to create a hybrid project that is partially coloured in digitally and partially coloured in by hand.  If you decide that you want to use Fresh Brewed Designs images in this way (partially digitally manipulated), you must seek out permission from Heather before doing so EACH TIME and indicate that you have, when posting.  

General Information:
  • While I missed the deadline for the challenge itself, I did use a sketch from Sketch Saturday.  I really love this sketch and you're actually going to see it again in the next couple days when I post one of my progressive challenge cards.  I just flipped the location of the small pennant.
http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.ca/
  • YaY, another card added to the Christmas card pot which reminds me, I'm rather behind in getting the winner announcement out for The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up.  Hopefully by next week, I'll get the chance to pull it off.
    Christmas Card Count to date: 24
FRONT

Digital Image Details:
  • Cutie Bug Christmas:  This image is currently available in the FBD store in the Christmas section.  You can find it by clicking on the image watermark above.
  • This image has been coloured using a combination of techniques.  Parts were coloured digitally (see disclaimer above) and then the image was printed out and the remaining parts were coloured by hand using Copic markers. Digital credits include:

INSIDE
Digital Sentiment Details:
  • I am so very pleased to finally have the opportunity to use one of the many stamps I have from Limited Runs.  Nikki has such awesome images and I am lucky enough to own several of them.  Unfortunately, I haven't had much of a chance to actually use them so I am pleased to be able to do so now.  This fabulous image and sentiment combined is one I picked up in a win over at Limited Runs.  I've used the pre-coloured version to save some time.  Clicking on the watermark will take you to the Christmas section of the store where you can find this wonderful image.
http://limitedrunsstamps.blogspot.ca/search/label/Christmas
OVERALL
Paper Products: 
  • Card, image and sentiment base:  Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white.
Digital Paper Products: 
  • I've used one of my own digital papers for this card.  It is from my Holiday Hoopla Kit.
Challenges I hope to enter...

Before you go...
This coming Monday, Heather has several more new images coming out.  Please be sure to pop by on November 3rd to check them all out.  The badge below might just give you a hint as to what the theme will be for the new release...
Be sure to head over to Fresh Brewed Designs to check out all the images that have been released so far this week and then be sure to pop in tomorrow and Friday to check out the remaining ones.  You definitely won't be disappointed!

If you are looking for more fresh brewed inspiration, be sure to pop by again this coming Monday, when I'll be back to showcase a card made with an image from the latest new release.


At Fresh Brewed Designs we always have a fresh pot of creativity brewing. So stop by and join us for a cuppa whenever you want!

 
Until next time,


Additional notes:  Just a reminder...
Remember that terms of use or angel policies will differ with each and every company selling digital images.  While some companies do not take issue with their images being made into digital creations, others do, so make sure you seek permission from EACH COMPANY involved.  Also, keep in mind that if you do create a digital piece of work, even with permission, this does not alter the fact that the original image belongs to the original artist(s).  Creating a hybrid project DOES NOT allow you to claim the new creation as your own and do with it as you wish.  The fact that you'd be using an image for your own personal use does not automatically allow you to do what you want with another artist's work.  So, please be sure to get permission first before going ahead with your ideas.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Card Design: FBD Pumpkin Patch Challenge Reminder

Hello and happy Wednesday my friends!  It is time to bring you all some freshly brewed inspiration to perk up the middle of your week.  Today starts the second week of our latest challenge going on over at Fresh Brewed Designs.  Right now we are halfway through our Pumpkin Patch Challenge which means you have one more week to get your entries in.  It is the perfect time to be creating for this challenge.  With the fall season in full bloom in most parts of North America and Hallowe'en and the American Thanksgiving coming up at the end of November, there are lots of opportunities to be making cards with pumpkins on them.  So get those pumpkin projects done during the next week and then make sure that you enter our challenge with one for a chance to win!!!

YOU HAVE TO FOLLOW ALL THE RULES TO WIN!
  1. This challenge ends Tuesday, October 28th.
  2. You can enter up to 5 times with your NEW creations (no back linking please).
  3. If you use an FBD image, please add FBD to the end of your name.
We will be awarding one overall monthly lucky winner a future guest designer spot as well as awarding one winner in each challenge, 3 Digital Stamps.  Plus a US resident will be chosen to win a small blog candy.  For all the challenge details including the link up, please click HERE.  

Here is a card that I have created to help inspire you... 

FRONT
Digital Image Details:
  • The Great Pumpkin:  This image is currently available in the FBD store.  You can find it by clicking on the image watermark below.  It was coloured with Copic markers. 
    http://www.freshbreweddesigns.com/item_78/The-Great-Pumpkin.htm
Embellishments:
  • The buttons are from a selection purchased at the Dollar Tree.
  • The ribbon is Crafts brand purchased at Dollarama.
  • The pennant shapes were made from some fall papers I created.  Link below.

INSIDE
Digital Sentiment:
  • Once again I have found the perfect sentiment from my fabulous selection of sentiments from Create with TLC.  Click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and HERE to go to the store.

OVERALL
Paper Products: 
  • Card, image and sentiment base:  Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white.

Digital Paper Products:  
  • I've used three of my own digital papers for this card.  Two in the pennants mentioned above and the third is the leaf paper used on the front and inside.  It is one of my favourites because it almost looks like an oil painting.  You can find each of these papers still available as freebies, plus two others in the same post, by clicking HERE.
Challenges I hope to enter...
Thanks for stopping by and taking a look.  I hope you have the chance to go and check out The Great Pumkin image I used, along with all the other great images available in the store.

Oh and please note that we are having a special 5 Days of Christmas release starting next Monday.
If you are looking for more fresh brewed inspiration, be sure to pop by again next Wednesday when I'll be back to showcase a card made with a fabulous new Christmas image.


At Fresh Brewed Designs we always have a fresh pot of creativity brewing. So stop by and join us for a cuppa whenever you want!

 

Until next time,

Monday, October 06, 2014

Card Design: October New Releases at Fresh Brewed Designs

It is time for some brand new releases from Fresh Brewed Designs.  This time around we've been invaded by the most adorable little kids playing dress up.  I'll be back on Friday to introduce you to the whole new collection but for today, I'm going to show you the creation I made with the image called, Snowman Dress Up If you click on the watermark, it will open up the home page over at FBD where you can find this cute image and all the rest of the new releases...
http://www.freshbreweddesigns.com/
 General Information:
  • Even though this little tyke isn't actually a snowman but rather playing dress up, I still couldn't resist the opportunity to create another Christmas card.  I think he is just such a cutie and matches up with the sentiments I chose, perfectly.

Christmas Card Count to date: 22
FRONT
Digital Image Details: 
  • Snowman Dress Up: Part of the new release collection of Dress Up images coming out today.  You can find all the new releases over at the store right now by clicking HERE.
    • This image was coloured in and grounded using Copic Markers.
Digital Sentiment Details:
  • I love this ticket shaped sentiment from Scribbles Designs.  Click on the watermark to find it in the SD store.
http://buyscribblesdesigns.blogspot.ca/2012/09/019-let-it-snow-quote-100.html
Embellishments:
  • The fabric snowflakes are Crafts brand purchased at Dollarama.

INSIDE
Digital Sentiment Details:
  • Another great sentiment from Mudmaven.  Don't forget to check out her blog for more awesome freebies. 

OVERALL
Paper Products: 
  • Card, image and sentiment base: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white.  
  • Patterned papers are from Recollection's Bright Christmas paper pad. 
  • Matting is from Michael's open stock scrapbook paper. 
Challenges I am hoping to enter...

Just a reminder about our current challenge...
Don't forget, you have until Tuesday, Oct. 14th at 11:55 p.m., to enter our current challenge with the theme, "Tags". Just click the image below to be taken to the link up!
 
Thanks so much for stopping by and checking out my card and one of the latest new releases over at Fresh Brewed Designs.  Remember to come back on Friday to meet the rest of the new dress up kids.  I hope you have the chance to take some time for yourself, grab a cuppa and relax while browsing through the store.  Maybe one or two of Heather's wonderful images will find their way back home with you.  

At Fresh Brewed Designs we always have a fresh pot of creativity brewing. So stop by and join us for a cuppa whenever you want!


You can also find FBD on Facebook by clicking HERE.

Until next time,