Good morning all! It's hard to believe that July is almost over, and this is my last post. Time really flies! I'm truly honored to be one of the Leading Ladies and have greatly enjoyed creating with many of my favorite products. Thanks so much to Shay and Winnie for having me and to those who left some love for both Winnie & Walter and my blog. :)
For today's post I decided to do something I've always loved: stretch my supplies use them in creative ways. The first card I made was inspired by Taheerah's cards in the last Gossip Column. I die cut the "i" from In a Word: Hi Cutaway, the In a Word: Love Cutaway, and the "Y" and "U" from Typecast: Cary Letters Cutaways to form a sentiment. I sponged the die cuts with Distress Inks, and the colors I used are listed below:
i: Peacock Feathers, Salty Ocean, Blueprint Sketch, Wilted Violet
love: Candied Apple, Carved Pumpkin, Wild Honey, Mustard Seed
Y & U: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Lucky Clover
You could stop after distressing the letters with rainbow colors and kept it as a CAS card, but I decided to stamp "I LOVE YOU XOXO" (from Sentimental: Love set) repeatedly to create a border.
I then stamped "forever & always" beneath the "i" and that completes the card!
I don't normally stamp the envelope, but I thought it'd be fun to dress this one up. I stamped "sealed with a kiss" from the same Sentimental: Love set and paired it with a lip image (from Sugar Pea Designs Talk is Chic)
My second card was inspired by the sentiment: "You are the yin to my yang." After some experimenting, I decided to stamp the yin yang sign with the round speech bubble from Sketchy Thoughts. I used VersaMark Onyx Black ink and Hero Arts Unicorn white ink. For some added interest, I pierced a dotted border with one of the dies from the Essentials: Lana Cutaways set.
Next I drew the outline with Copic Multi-liner and gold heat embossed the sentiment. I then embellished the card with pearls and gold thread, and that finishes off this card! I hope you enjoyed these creations, thanks so much for stopping by and have an amazing day!
Giveaway:
Shay has generously provided me with a $30 gift certificate that I can giveaway. If you enjoyed this card, please comment on both W&W and my blog for a chance to win! Thank you so much for the lovely comments, you guys are so kind. :) Be sure to comment before July 31st and I'll announce the winner on my instagram on August 1st.
EDIT: The winner is Cythaleanna Crafts! Thanks to all who participated and left lovely comments on both blogs. :)
EDIT: The winner is Cythaleanna Crafts! Thanks to all who participated and left lovely comments on both blogs. :)
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I'll be hosting a giveaway on my instagram (@jessiehandmade657) some time next week! If you'd like to win be sure to check it out so you won't miss the info.
Challenges Entered:
Joy Clair: ATG / 7 Kids: ATG I used Mini Misti Stamping Tool / SSS Monday: You've Got the Edge
Less is More: Pierce Your Project / AAA Cards: Rainbow
Challenges Entered:
Joy Clair: ATG / 7 Kids: ATG I used Mini Misti Stamping Tool / SSS Monday: You've Got the Edge
Less is More: Pierce Your Project / AAA Cards: Rainbow
Beautiful cards :)
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ReplyDeletegreat way to use the
letters. I love the
first card, especially
the border stamping!
Carla from Utah
These are amazing - I love the "partial" use of the hi die in the first card. I never would have thought of that!
ReplyDeleteWhat awesome cards, Jessica!! I L-O-V-E your typecast look on the first one. What a fabulous way of mixing the font sizes by cutting the I off of the Hi, using a whole word die, and the individual letters. Just amazing. Also love the stamped border and the scripty stamp, too. What tops this card off is your gorgeous use of the distress inks to give it that vibrancy that is your signature! Really love this card!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative way to make your Yin Yang symbol on the second card. I have pondered about different ways to use the speech balloons from Sketchy Thoughts, but so far haven't come up with anything too interesting. You hit the mark here!! The gold embossing and thread add such rich and beautiful accents to the organic look of the kraft.....a great contrast in keeping with the theme of your card. Masterfully done.
Thank you for sharing your fabulous work this month. It has been such a treat to learn and be inspired by your projects!!
<3 J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com
Such wonderful cards! Love how you used the dies!
ReplyDeletethat i love you card just rocks!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards!! Love Winnie & Walter products and also their blog!!! Now I guess I have to figure out how Instagram works since I don't do social media. You really should announce the winner on your blog since it's based on comments on your blog. :) :)
ReplyDeleteboth cards are so creative and beautiful! thank you for all the inspiration and sharing your talent!
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative, and I absolutely love your style! That first card is so beautiful, with a colorful CAS design. Love how you stretched the dies in such a clever way, and that little added border makes all the difference! Thanks for such a inspiring month as guest designer and leading lady..WOW!
ReplyDeleteI like the colors and design on the first one and uniqueness of the second.
ReplyDeleteGreat use of those dies. I love the rainbow of colors of the first card as well
ReplyDeleteas the border you made. Both cards are lovely designs.
Fabulous cards! The yin-yang was very creative, but I loved the one with the ink-blended die-cuts.
ReplyDeleteHoping I'll be able to tell who won the W&W gc even though I'm not on Instagram. You've been a creative, inspiring Leading Lady, Jessica! Congrats, again!
ReplyDeleteClever ideas with stretching your supplies!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas for stretching your supplies! Love the way you used just the 'i' from HI, and that pretty color combo!
ReplyDeleteWow, I really love that first card. The design and colors are awesome.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards Jessica. The die cut words and letters is so very clever. So bright and happy and very eyecatching.
ReplyDeleteJessica, your cards have all been so amazing, but that first one POPS with color and fun! You are such a genius to use bits of one set to combine with another in such a great way. Thanks for a month of inspiration!
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards. Love the bright bold images of your first, and the sketchy image combined with the kraft is a great combo.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing with us at Less is More, Anita x
what a great way to use those alphabet dies in a different way...lovely rainbow too. Thank you for playing iwth us at AAA cards
ReplyDeleteJessica your cards are just stunning!! You have been a fantastic leading lady, and I'm so glad that I have come across your blog!! I love how you created your first card the distress inks. The placement of all your elements is just amazing. And I love how you framed everything up with the creative stamped border you did!! I will be creating a version of this card very soon!! And your second card is just so pretty. I love the yin/yang on the kraft cardstock. It's simple but lovely!! Thanks again for all the inspiration this month 😊
ReplyDeleteReally cool and brilliant way to get those rainbow colours onto a card. Bit of a stunner! Thanks for playing at AAA Cards.
ReplyDeleteI love your card when I saw it first time at IG.. Miquelon take and I love who you played with the letters and colour to creat such a beautiful card.. we enjoyed your post .. thanks for sharing your creativity with us..
ReplyDeleteTwo really splendid card
ReplyDeleteKathyk
Two fabulous cards ! Love the first one with these bold and colourful letters to write the sentiment ! Your second card is also very creative with the yin and yang designs ! And I Love the pierced border you did to frame it ! Thanks for sharing and for playing along at Less is More !
ReplyDeleteSuper fun design and fun colors. Thank you for sharing with us at AAA Cards.
ReplyDeleteFabulous designs!
ReplyDeleteI love your typography card. So happy and fun.
ReplyDeleteThese card are both fantastic! Love the design on them and the color combo you choose!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite one is the first one, love all the white space surrounding these bold letters!
Thank you for playing along with us over Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge....we all hope to see you again in the next one!
X Zoey
Awesome cards!!! Great finale!!! <3
ReplyDeletegreat cards
ReplyDeleteJessica, they are fantastic cards! Love the great designs and rainbow colors. Thank you for playing along with Joy Clair July Challenge. Hope you will play again with us in August!
ReplyDeletethese cards are so inspirational. I am in love with your yin and yang card - perfect!!
ReplyDeleteI really love the rainbow block letters. Very bold and wonderful. Thanks for playing along with us at AAA Cards!
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