Thursday, September 22, 2011

Save the Hooters: A Fresh Brewed Designs Hop for Breast Cancer Awareness


Good Morning!!! and thank you for joining in on the Fresh Brewed Designs Save The Hooters blog hop. I'm so honored to be part of this special event! (((hugs 4 Heather!))) If you are getting here from Sheryl's blog then you are right on track. If not, please start off at the beautiful and talented Linda's blog.

We are so happy that you are joining us today as we spread smiles, share beautiful projects and most of all raise awareness.


The word "Cancer" is one that makes us all cringe and sometimes turn away. That does not make it GO AWAY it just means we try to avoid talking about it and pretending it is not there.
It is there and it is a reality. I know most of us have had family or friends who have been diagnosed with a form of cancer or know someone who has died of cancer related causes.

One of those cancers is Breast Cancer. In the year 2011 in the United States alone approximately 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer in women have been reported, approximately 57,650 new cases of carcinoma in situ (CIS) will be found (CIS is non-invasive and is the earliest form of breast cancer), and approximately 39,520 women will die from breast cancer.

Fresh Brewed Designs has created a brand new rubber stamp set as well as several digital stamps. When you purchase these designated products, a partion of your purchase will be donated to Chemo Angels.

If you have not heard about Chemo Angels we suggest you look them up. They are a wonderful organization. They support all forms of cancer as well as have ways to donate in the form of time, cards, as well as monetary donations. To find out more about how Fresh Brewed Designs will be taking part, read here.

For this hop I chose to use stamps from the "Save the Hooters" rubber set. I combined it with my go-to pink collection - Echo Park's Be Mine 12x12.


Fresh Brewed Designs is also sponsoring the Link Up For Pink.
This linking party will be held from October 1 - 14. Every project linked will be pink themed and there will be lots of opportunities for prizes. Grab the badge and be sure to save the date!

If you purchase the featured BCA stamp set or any of the BCA digital stamps, be sure to be watching for a special link in the tabs under the blog header at Freshly Brewed Challenges. There will be a special link up challenge just for you starting October 1st. We will allow back linking as long as you are using these images.

Your next stop on the hop will be Heather's blog.

Thank you again for hopping with is and helping spread the word.
Have a very blessed and beautiful day.

Here is the hop order in case you get lost along the way:
Linda: http://stamperstouch.blogspot.com/
Celeste: http://touchedbyabutterfly.blogspot.com/
Stacy: http://impressionsofaribbonaddict.blogspot.com/
Crystal: http://scrapcandydesigns.blogspot.com/
Vanessa: http://vanessaspapercreations.blogspot.com/
Stacie: http://hestiashelper.blogspot.com/
Yolanda: http://www.justyolie.com/
Carolyn: http://utsukushiikami.blogspot.com/
Rhonda: http://bumblcreate.blogspot.com/
Sheryl: http://butterflykisscards.blogspot.com/
Catherine: you're here :)
Heather: http://joemamainks.blogspot.com/

23 comments:

Anonymous said...

oh wow such a beautiful card...

Patti Ross said...

A truly beautiful card filled with so much love!

Patti Ross
rossfam@wildblue.net
www.pattilynncreations.blogspot.com

Heather D. ~ Fresh Brewed Designs said...

I can't think of a better way to look at this card than to be singing the Revelation song! SO much power and love in that one!!!

Your card is BEAUTIFUL!!! I love the dew drops and the rhinestones in the middle of the Hooters sentiment :D Your papers and coloring are gorgeous as always.

Thank you for being a part of this hop with us! I love you bunches and then some!

HUGS!!!
Heather

Stacie Gorse said...

Catherine!
This is awesome!!
I love the papers you have used... so classy and elegant... stunning with this oh-so-important message!

Stacie

Crystal said...

fabulous card! just love those papers & the bling too! hugs!

Kirei na Kami said...

Catherine, your card is BEAUTIFUL!!! You always incorporate the loveliest design elements!!! Each of your works of heart leaves me inspired and puts a smile on my face:) Not only are your creations amazing, but so are you!!! I am so happy to be a part of this hop with you and feel blessed to know you!!!

Hugs!!!
Carolyn

Janice said...

Lovely, just lovely!

VanessaB said...

WOW! I LOVE THIS! the colors/paper is so bold! very strong! the design and detail is beautiful. :)

Candy said...

What an amazing card. Love all the pearls.
Candy
candyscraftcorner.blogspot.com
I am having a giveaway you should stop by and enter

April said...

Goodness...this is such a pretty pretty card! I love the die cut and all the jems!!!

Shannon said...

Love love love the dew drops - perfect accent!!!!

Anonymous said...

What a beautifully done card... Everything about it is so beautiful... I'm in awe of the LO itself & the elements has certainly given the creation an extra edge.... More so the stamp itself.... as I have been saying I love that stamp... :D

Ash... :)

Rhonda Miller said...

Wow, what a gorgeous card.

Sheryl said...

Hello Catherine! This card is simply gorgeous! Stunning! I love all of the pretty gems that you added around your lovely die cut! Very pretty and uniquely special!
Hugs, Sheryl

bumblebee creations said...

what a fantastic card!!! love it -sorry my post did not post as scheduled. It is up now. : )

bumblebee creations said...

what a fantastic card!!! love it -sorry my post did not post as scheduled. It is up now. : )

Stacy said...

Well, well, Hello stranger!!! How have you been???? As always your card is just STUNNING! I love that die, is it a spellbinder? Beautiful details on this lovely card! I am so happy to be hopping with you today, it has been too long!
Hugs and prayers to you my friend!
Stacy

CG said...

I just love the bold patterns on this card...and that frame is inspired. Gorgeous! Thank you for this fun & meaningful hop.

KristyLee said...

Catherine,
This is stunning! I love the hot pink, and all the bling! I just had to order me this set! Thanks for sharing your creation w/ us today!
Peace,
Kristy

JustYolie said...

OMGoodness, your card is so BEAUTIFUL!!! I just love the swirly paper!! You did an amazing job!!
Thank you for displaying our Link Up for Pink badge! :)

GabyCreates.com said...

Oh so pretty, love your paper piecing and choice of paper and bling! Thanks for helping us spread the word for LUFP ~Gaby

Kathy's Kreative Spot said...

Love your card.
Kathy
Katsews at gmail dotcom

Carmen O. said...

Catherine, it's been too long! I love your card. All your detail is just perfect. That adorable image is a winner in my book.