Congrats Grad ~ HSS488

Hello Friends!  Today's card is for Hand Stamped Sentiments sketch challenge for May.  I'm needing a slug of graduation cards, so that's my theme today.  I pulled out a few older sets to help me complete this one.  I interpreted the sketch a little loosely, but it has all of the same elements.  Instead of placing the three gems along the top, I scattered them around the front. 

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

Stamps: Pue Gumption, Blue Ribbon, School Days, Notes of Nature

Paper: Black, Strawberry Slush, Daffodil Delight, Beautifully Penned DSP

Ink: Black, Strawberry Slush, Daffodil Delight 

Accessories: Notes of Nature dies, Black &White gingham ribbon, Sparkle Dots, Strawberry Slush Ruffle Trim

Thanks for taking a peek and have a blessed day!

Jenny

 

Texture Galore! TTTC292 guest designer

Hello friends! Today's card is a special one. I get to be the guest designer at Tic Tac Toe Challenges this week.....what an honor! I LOVE TTTC so I was just thrilled to get to participate as a guest in challenge#292. The board had so many great options, but ultimately I settled on the middle across row of Floral, Free, and White/Cream. 

I invite you to visit TTTC and play along this week!

 Thanks for taking a peek and have a blessed day! 

Jenny

Thanks for Being You Blue Tulips ~ HSS487, FF0208, GDP544

Hello friends!  Today's card is for Hand Stamped Sentiments color challenge #487.  Our colors are Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, and Pecan Pie.  I'm also playing along with Festive Friday #208.  I used Blue, Green, Brown, and Pearls from the inspo list.  I also Cased Wendy's card for the Global Design Project challenge.  Since I was casing Wendy's card, I couldn't resist using the tulip bouquet from Mixed Florals.  I just love this set and will be using it for years to come.  Everything is watercolored to keep a softer, almost sepia-like look.

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

Stamps: Mixed Florals, Charming Day

Ink: Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Versamark

Paper: Vanilla, Watercolor, Woodgrain Wonders DSP

Accessories: Gold & White ribbon, Brushed Brass Butterflies, Metallic Pearls, Linen Thread, Stitched So Sweetly dies, Black EP

Thanks for taking a peek and have a blessed day!

Jenny

 

A Friend Worth Celebrating! ~ HSS486, TGIFC572, TTYC290

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.

I used the sketch from TGIF Challenges and also the inspiration promps from Tic Tac Toe Challenge of Floral/Foliage, Free, and Encouraging Sentiment 

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