Saturday, June 16, 2012

Welcome to the June Fresh Brewed Designs Three Day Blog Hop!
I am soooo thrilled/excited/honored to be a Guest for this hop! Thanks, Heather - I ♥ ya!
If you are getting here from Kenzie's blog then you are right on track. If you are just finding your way to our fun filled, extra caffeinated, and mega inspiring blog hop, then please start at the beginning here: Freshly Brewed Challenges.

The Fresh Brewed Designs Team and Guests have put together an exciting blog hop TODAY and ALL THIS WEEKEND featuring handmade cards inspired by our new released Rubber Stamps: Hello Girlfriend and You+Me=BFF.

For my card I chose to create with You+Me=BFF.  I totally fell in love with this image when I saw it. It's so sweet, and I loved that they are wearing modest and feminine dresses, so I can totally use this for cards to my church friends (our conviction is based in Deuteronomy 22:5 and 1Timothy 2:9). Score! :) 

But this one is just for my TOC-BFF Heather.  She is an amazing lady, and a blessing to me.  We can (and have) talked about anything and everything, and often crack each other up. But what I value most in Heather is that our friendship isn't based on stamps and wit, though that is what the Lord used to help knit our hearts. It's based on our faith in and love for Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour.  And I'm sending her this card to let her know how much I appreciate our special fellowship...along with some words of encouragement ;)  We'll see if she can guess what I'm hinting at :)


I had a lot of fun paper piecing the dresses, and then just did some quick & simple Copic coloring on the rest.  Since Heather and I live several states apart, I used a strip of colorful map pattern paper, and layered it with some washi tape. I can hardly believe it's mid-June already, but I embraced the season with a soft, summery color palette.
Now, I know you at this point in the hop, you are eager to get your hands on these fab new stamps!  For this hop weekend only you have the chance to purchase both stamps at an extra special deal!  You can get both stamps for $10!!! Such a deal!


I have to tell you that when I went to ink mine up, I was amazed again at how thick and lovely the rubber is on FBD stamps!  Very deeply etched and the images are super crisp, making this deal even more of a steal!
Here's a complete list of all the participating blogs in today's hop - be sure to hit every stop! You really don't want to miss out!!!
Freshly Brewed Challenges: http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.com/
Cheryl: http://shestamps.blogspot.com/
Jessica: http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com/
Sheryl: http://butterflykisscards.blogspot.com/
Kenzie: http://kraftyhugzz.blogspot.com/
Catherine: http://paperaddictcatherine.blogspot.com/
Heather: http://joemamainks.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by my little corner of blog land. You're next and final stop on the hop is the sweet & wonderful Heather herself!  Have a blessed weekend!

22 comments:

Heather D. ~ Fresh Brewed Designs said...

You did it. You made me cry. You, my dear, mean the world to me. I have few friends I can be 100% me with and not be judged or turned away from but loved and cared for. You make me laugh, you make me cry (in a good way), you remind me of God's love EVERY DAY! and I just thank Him for you. I can not even put into words how much you mean to me without sounding like a high school love letter :) hehehe! but you know what I mean.

OK, to the card ;) You are SO SWEET!!! I love this card. it is beautiful. It makes me think of so many things. You of course. You are always so bright and uplifting and just make me happy! My Papaw used to sing 'you are my sunshine' to us when we were little. He had this really deep voice but was a small little man. I will never forget the way he sang. I imagine he is in heaven just singing away.

Your paper piecing is gorgeous and the colors are so soft and pretty. I will end my novel now :) I have completed this hop WITHOUT my coffee. It is in there waiting.. but you girls were first priority! :))

I LOVE YOU!
Have a blessed and beautiful weekend.

Heather

Anonymous said...

your card is sooo pretty.

Krafty Hugzz Kenzi x said...

Aww, this is adorable, i so love the papers and Twine..
Aint Heathers stamps just the sweetest...
Great to have u join us for this hop hun
Have become a follower now..
Hugz
Kenzie xx

Jessica Buffa said...

Catherine, what a heart warming story. Connections made in the crafty community are such a blessing. Your card is beautiful, and I am sure Heather will adore it and cherish the sentiment that goes along with it!
Happy to be in the hop with you!
:O)
Jessica S

Sheryl said...

Hi Catherine! It's such a pleasure to see you hopping with us! I love your beautiful card! What a really fun layout and choice of dp's! I love that you added the map dp! What a brilliant idea! Your paper piecing is beautiful! I love these fun stamps!
I hope that you have a great day!
Warmest Hugs, Sheryl

Jacqy said...

I love the paper piecing you did with the clothes. Clever,, clever,,clever. Love your site. And your work is really good. I always enjoy seeing what you come up with.

I am a follower.
Come visit me at my blog.

Jacqy

http://luv2create4u.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

I love your card but I love even more what your card stands for & the reason you made it! Heather is a special Lady & she is a blessing to all around her. Blessings to you. I am joining your blog. I know you will be a blessing to me. :)

VanessaB said...

so happy to see you on the hop! love love LOVE your card. your paper piecing of the girls' dresses is awesome. the card is designed wonderfully fun! happy weekend :)

Linda Anderson said...

Beautiful!!! I love your card Catherine! These friends certainly win for best dressed! Fabulous paper piecing. So wonderful having you join us on the hop!

Linda

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

Like the paper piecing. There's a challenge at Allsorts Ch159 Paper Piecing/Piercing. Not sure if you have to do both or just one. Ck it out and see if you can enter this wonderful card.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"

JustYolie said...

Catherine, your card is so pretty!! Love the color combo! :)

Emily H said...

Fabulous card! It is so sweet and clean. Love it!

Sarah said...

Way too adorable! I love, love, love ,love the use of the map paper-- I will so be borrowing this idea for my bestie! LOVE it :)

Heather Lynn said...

Such a gorgeous card! Lovin' this hop!!

ahlers5 said...

Love your card!
Diane

Katelyn Clary said...

Your card is quite pretty. I love the paper piecing and the colors you have chosen! Thanks for inspiring.

-Katelyn

Cheryl said...

So cute! I love the mix of papers and the bit of paper piecing.

Alljazzed2create said...

Love your card. It's beautiful.

Nina said...

Very cute card. Love the twine added.

Nina said...

Fanatastic card. Love it Catherine !

Beth said...

I love your card, so pretty. I love the pics of your pooches, they are just adorable!

Michelle said...

I really like your card but even more I love your boldness for the Lord. Keep it up dear sister.
Blessings,
Michelle