I had lavender on the brain after getting my new Club Scrap® Lavender Fields kit. Purple is one of my favorite colors...I even painted my bedroom lavender when I was in high school! I love perusing Pinterest for artwork ideas and I found this lavender lemonade photo as inspiration for my card.
The JFF Rubber Stamps monthly challenge for May is to use more than one stamp, so I dug through my stash of JFF stamps to find these versatile little gems! (Check the supplies list at the end of this post for direct links to products.)
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I stamped the canning jar in Tumbled Glass Distress Ink and embossed with clear embossing powder. The peppermint "straw" is colored with Milled Lavender Distress Ink as well as the inside of the jar. I used Prismacolor colored pencils to color and shade the citrus slices and blended with gamsol and a paper stump. The straw and lemon slices were fussy cut and adhered to appear as if they are inside the jar. I framed the card with Concord Grape Distress ink and I added some ink splatters with it too for interest.
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JFF Rubber Stamps Canning Jar Large, Peppermint Sticks, and Citrus Slices. Club Scrap® Lavender Fields card stock.[/caption]I like creating my own quotes for my projects and will either create them in Photoshop Elements and print them, or I will stamp them using one of my favorite font stamps.
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Concord and 9th Sophistocated Script clear font stamps.[/caption]This script set takes a little practice, but it's pretty easy once you get the hang of it. You can always touch up with a matching ink pen if needed! *wink*
While getting "pinspired", I found the following recipe for Lavender Lemonade. It sounds so summery and refreshing! I'm definitely going to make this to sip on while relaxing by the pool.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/250090585543337313/
If you're feeling creative, dig through your stamp stash and make something to share with us on the Just For Fun Rubber Stamps blog. You don't have to use a JFF Stamp to be considered for the gift certificate, but if you DO use a JFF Stamp you will receive a second entry into the drawing doubling your chance to win. Click HERE to link up your project for a chance to shop at JFF Stamps! I'll look for you in the gallery!
SUPPLIES USED:
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Club Scrap®
Lavender Fields card stock from the Lavender Fields kit
Simon Says Stamp
Concord & 9th Sophistocated Script clear stamp set
Prismacolor Colored Pencils
Milled Lavender Distress Ink
Dusty Concord Distress Ink
Pentel Slicci Metallic Gold Gel Pen
Gamsol blending kit
CHALLENGES ENTERED:
Addicted to Stamps and More #292 Make Your Mark
Try Stampin' on Tuesday Tic Tac Tue #3 (Emboss, Blue, Outdoors)
The Card Concept #93 Floral Centerpiece (Inspired by Nancy's watercolor background)
Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers #110 I is for Inky
Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge #212 Favourite Florals
What a stunning card, Wendy! Love how you incorporated the TSOT Tic-Tac-Tuesday vertical column elements into your card. I can't believe how great your lettering is... I would be afraid to attempt it! Thank you for sharing your creative talents with us at Try Stampin' on Tuesday! -Donna
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Donna!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, this card is so beautiful! Love your lavender lemon theme, lol - that straw stamp is to die for! Great job on the lettering, too - you picked a perfect combo of sets for this card! Thanks so much for playing at TSOT!
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather, I'm so glad you liked it!
ReplyDeleteI love the pop of the yellow lemons on the predominantly lavender card! Lots of inky goodness going on here - not to mention I may have to try lavender lemonade this summer. :P Thanks for joining the fun at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lindsey!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of lavender in lemonade - sounds an interesting combo and it's inspired a truly beautiful card. Thanks for playing along with the Snarky Sistahs.
ReplyDeleteWendy, your card is stunning and such a great use of colour. I love your purple and yellow combination. Your card is just perfect for our Favourite Florals Fussy and Fancy Challenge, thanks for joining us and good luck....Jo. xx
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Jo!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining the fun at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers - I should use this colour combo more often as it looks beautiful! Great card, Jo x
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome Wendy. I adore lavender.
ReplyDeleteMe too! I add it to almost every essential oil diffuser recipe. Smells sooooo good!
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing images of the lemonade and amazing paper crafting!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tierney! It does look delicious doesn’t it?
ReplyDeleteYes!!! I need the next level of computer technology that allows me to direct access what is on my screen - ha!
ReplyDeleteLavender is one of my favorite flowers! :) I grow it in my garden and I have soapy scented with lavender. Awesome lavender project! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! Oh I’m so jealous...lavender in the garden. I wonder if it would grow well in Louisiana? Is it pretty hardy?
ReplyDeleteSO cute, Wendy! Love your card AND your matching lemonade!! Thanks for entering your card in our "Make You Mark" challenge on the Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge.
ReplyDeleteHi Wendy! Your card is simply stunning! Gorgeous contrasting colors with the lavender and lemon! Loved your whole post. Thank you for playing along at the Card Concept!
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy! So glad you liked it!
ReplyDeleteLooooove the color combo!
ReplyDeleteThanks Toni! I’m from Louisiana, can’t go wrong with LSU colors!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Wendy as "Princess of Snark" Awesome card!
ReplyDeleteWhat?! I’m off to check it!
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