A Friend Worth Celebrating! ~ HSS486

Hello Friends!  Today's card is for Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge #486.  I didn't really have any images that went along with the inspiration photos, so I chose to use a combination of the colors in the pictures.  I used Real Red, Shaded Spruce, Daffodil Delight, and memento black.  I knew I wanted to incorporate the black and white gingham ribbon to mimic the checkered flags.  

The brand new set called Boutique Blossoms is where all the flowers in my bouquet came from.  It's available to order soon!  I also used a great birthday set called Words and Wishes.  It has lots of nice sentiments.

Here's a list of my supplies......

Stamps: Boutique Blossoms, Words and Wishes

Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Real Red, Shaded Spruce, Gold Foil 

Ink: Real Red, Shaded Spruce, Daffodil Delight, Memento Black, Daffodil Delight Blends

Accessories: Ornament Floral EF, Gold Cord, Gingham ribbon, Sparkle Dots, Boutique Blossoms dies

 Thanks for taking a peek and have a blessed day!

Jenny

Thanks for Being You Rainbow Birds ~ HSS485, FF0206, JAI782

Hello friends!  Today's card is for Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge #485.  I'm throwing it back to this wonderful stamp set called Free As A Bird.  I thought the long branch with the birds on it would work nicely with the sketch.  I'm also playing along with Just Add Ink #782 and I chose to use Twine & Rhinestones (gems).  I also grabbed some inspiration from Festive Friday's National Unicorn Day challenge #206.  I used bright colors, watercolor, and sparkle gems.  

For the watercolor, I used the no-line watercolor technique.  I painted with my aqua-painter and a plethora ink pads in colors of the rainbow.  Because all the color is concentrated in the center of the card, I added a bit of texture to the white background using my Tasteful Textiles EF for extra interest.

I also used my dark Cloud Cover Blend Marker to splatter some subtle specks on the main panel.

Here's a list of my supplies.....

Stamps: Free As A Bird

Ink: Pecan Pie, Smokey Slate, Basic Beige, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Azure Afternoon, Gorgeous Grape, Melon Mambo, and Pool Party; Dark Cloud Cover blends

Paper: Shimmer White and White cardstock

Accessories: Stitched Sentiments die, Tinsel Gems in Lemon Lolly, and white twine

 Thanks for taking a peek and have a blessed day!

Jenny

Time to Celebrate! ~ HSS484, TGIF568, JAI781

Hello friends! Today's card is for Hand Stamped Sentiments color challenge using Misty Moonlight, Soft Seafoam, and Cloud Cover. I'm also participating in TGIF'S sketch challenge #568 and just add wings challage from Just Add Ink #781. 

I colored my florals using in ink pads and blending pens. I used a blending brushes to add color to the butterfly. 

Here's a list of my supplies.....

Stamps: Charming Day, More Messages

Paper: Misty Moonlight, White, Soft Seafoam, Cloud Cover, Black

Ink: Misty Moonlight, Versamark, Soft Seafoam

Accessories: White EP, Black gingham ribbon, Antique Pearls, All In A Row EF, Paper Butterfly Accents, Everyday Arches, More Messages 

Thanks for taking a peek and have a blessed day! 

Jenny

 

No Stamping Sympathy ~ HSS483, JAI780, AHS671

Hello! Today's card is for Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge #483. I used the sketch from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #671. I'm also entering Just Add Ink's stencil or die challenge. I didn't use any stencils, but I did use several dies from Beautifully Celebrated dies.

Here's a list of my supplies....

Stamps: none

Ink: Balmy Blue and Night of Navy

Paper: Night of Navy, Balmy Blue, White, DSP, gold foil

Accessories: covered in Flowers Accents, Night of Navy gingham ribbon, Brushed Brass Butterflies, Opal Rounds, Thoughtful Moments Embossing folder and die cut, Beautifully Celebrated dies, All in a Row EF

 

Thanks for taking a peek and have a blessed day!

Jenny

 

God's Blessings To You ~ FMS724

Hello friends! Today's card is for Freshly Made Sketches Challenge #724. I made this fun-fold for a friend who needed a baptism thank you card. I love the way it turned out! I was inspired by Lynn Dunn's cards that you can see here. 

The dsp I used on the cross portion of the card resembled water to me, which I thought tied in well to the water baptism event.  

Here's a list of my supplies.....

Stamps: Floral Charm, Delightful Wishes, Hope & Peace

Ink: Lost Lagoon, Pretty In Pink, Pretty Peacock, Melon Mambo, Versamark

Paper: White, Winter Meadow DSP, Pretty Peacock, Pecan Pie

Accessories: Riverside Irregular Pearls, White EP, Delightful Wishes dies

Thanks for taking a peek and have a blessed day!

Jenny

 

Blue Dino Birthday ~ HSS482, CI203

Hello friends! Today's card is for Hand Stamped Sentiments sketch challenge #482. I've never been a huge fan of repeating patterns on my cards (I'm not sure why), so I chose to break it up by using two different, cute dinosaurs with some fun balloons and make this a little boy birthday card.  I used the color combination from Colour Inspiration #203 featuring Azure Afternoon, Balmy Blue, and Smokey Slate.....perfect for a sweet boy card!

Here's a list of my supplies.....

Stamps: Darling Dinos 

Ink: Balmy Blue, Azure Afternoon, and Smokey Slate Blends, Azure Afternoon, Memento Black 

Paper: Azure Afternoon, White, Black, Smokey Slate 

Accessories: Basics EF, Balmy Blue gingham ribbon, Blue Adhesive Gems

Thanks for taking a peek and have a blessed day! 

Jenny 

 

Birthday Sister Shades of Purple ~ Stampin Fancy Friday, JAI779, TTTC286

Hello friends! I made today's card for a sweet friend who needed a special card for her sister.  The sister is a fan of purples and blues. 

This falls perfectly in line with the Shades Of Purple Challenge from Stampin' Fancy Friday. 

I'm also joining with Just Add Ink sketch challenge #779 and Tic Tac Toe Challenge #286, using ink blending, florals, and Sentiment strip.

Here's a list of my supplies....

Stamps: Two Tone Flora, Everyday Greetings, Thoughtful banners

Ink: Balmy Blue, Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Night of Navy, Fresh Freesia

Paper: Night of Navy, Gorgeous Grape, Balmy Blue, Vellum

Accessories: Iridescent Faceted Gems, Nature's Symphony dies, Two Tone Flora dies, All In A Row EF, Balmy Blue Double Stitched Ribbon, Layers of Beauty dies, silver glitter embossing powder

 

Thanks for taking a peek and have a blessed day! 

Jenny