Thursday, October 1, 2015

The Hop to Stop.

I am so honoured to be participating in The Hop to Stop, an incredible show of support, awareness, and information spearheaded by the one & only Becca Cruger, The Damsel of Distressed.  I shared my own experience with domestic violence last October, and besides the support from the blogging community (you guys are awesome) I also learned more about my friends' stories. 


For the hop, we're all creating with purple - the awareness colour for domestic violence. The theme is your choice - as long as you feature purple. I decided with my first card to also celebrate love.


Supplies: stamps from PTI; Memento Tuxedo Black ink; Versamark; clear detail EP; Moonstone EP; Sakura clear glitter pen; Mod Podge Dimensional Magic; Distress inks in Dusty Concord, Seedless Preserves, and Chipped Sapphire; Spectrum Noir markers


I stamped & embossed the sentiment first, and then the moon. Before embossing I tapped off the clear powder & resprinkled it with moonstone powder to get the sort of pocky moonscape look. Then I stamped & coloured the rocket, coated it with Dimensional Magic, sponged the inky background, and finally clear-embossed the stars. *whew* Lots of steps for a single layer! 

Becca's blog has all the information you need to participate in the hop - and I hope you will! Link up before October 14 to join us.


xoxo,
Jessi


20 comments:

Becca Cruger said...

Dearest Jessi, I'll never forget when I first read your post where you talked about your experience. Re-reading it brought me to tears all over again. I wish I had arms long enough to reach to Canada so I could give you a big ol' hug.
I just love the creation you made! The super galactic sparkly background is the bomb-diggity! What a great way to incorporate purple!
Thank you so much for being the amazing you and for supporting this hop!

lostinpaper said...

Amazing card Jessi, that background is incredible, you go GF!

Barbara Godden said...

Beautiful card for the hop, I love the way you did the stars and the moon, and the sentiment is beautiful.

Michele K. Henderson said...

I really like this card--the idea of the rocket and the purple sky is perfect! LOVE it!
Take care!
Michele

Chris Dring said...

Holy Crow Batman! That gorgeous inky night sky!! The rocket ship! The awesome sentiment! This card is just absolutely PERFECT! You are one of the most strongest women I know, EDMT, and I'm honored to call you my friend! ((HUGS!!))

Jerrie said...

What a fantastic card! Love your background, the colors and the sentiment is so fun! I love it! You make a lot of fun cards but I think this is my fav!!

Aurora said...

Wow! What a gourgeous card. Absolutely love the background and the glossy stars. Cheers, Aurora

Andrea W said...

Awesome card inspired by a wonderful cause. You never know how sharing your story will help someone struggling. ~Hugs from Oklahoma.

Lindsey said...

Moonstone ep? Must investigate! This is a gorgeous card. Love the night sky. Hoping to link up too!

Anonymous said...

Hello Jessi, Fantastic card. I am visiting you via Becca's blog for the Hop To Stop Cause.

Jade xx

VanessaB said...

Amazing card

Lisa said...

Oooh I love this! All of it! That sentiment is awesome..the rocket..the clear stars embossed in the sky..the moon...very cool and beautiful!

Dana said...

Wow!! Gorgeous card, the background is stunning!! I LOVE it!! And what a great cause! Going to check out the deets, hopefully i can play along and spread the word!!

Mynn xx said...

This is AMAZING!!! LOVE all the gorgeous texture and shine! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

PS: If you're looking for another chance to win with the Hop to Stop, make sure to stop by my blog and comment! www.mynnettekitchenonastampage.blogspot.com :)

TracyM #6773 said...

Sending cyber {{{HUGS}}} and a big THANK YOU for sharing!!!
LOVE your card, the background is GORGEOUS and the sentiment one of my favourites :)

Nancy Richards said...

This is a wonderful card! Thank you for sharing not only your talent, but your story as well. Both may go on to help others feel not so alone!

KT Fit Kitty said...

Visiting from the Hop to Stop and, OMGoodness, now I am crying like a baby. I am so sorry you experienced this. I also had some tears of joy for you on the wonderful man you met and married. You made such a beautiful card for the hop and I love the sentiment you used.

Jerrie said...

Jessi, I would like to send you a card I posted to the hop to stop. Please e mail me your address to jerriejabber@yahoo.com

Becca Yahrling said...

This is really great. Love the coloring. Love the background.

The Hardy Stamper said...

Your card is really lovely!