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.
In the province of Nova Scotia, transition house information can be found here. Information about domestic violence and recognizing the signs in people you know and love can be found here.
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
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.
ReplyDeleteI 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!
Amazing card Jessi, that background is incredible, you go GF!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card for the hop, I love the way you did the stars and the moon, and the sentiment is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI really like this card--the idea of the rocket and the purple sky is perfect! LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteTake care!
Michele
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!!))
ReplyDeleteWhat 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!!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a gourgeous card. Absolutely love the background and the glossy stars. Cheers, Aurora
ReplyDeleteAwesome card inspired by a wonderful cause. You never know how sharing your story will help someone struggling. ~Hugs from Oklahoma.
ReplyDeleteMoonstone ep? Must investigate! This is a gorgeous card. Love the night sky. Hoping to link up too!
ReplyDeleteHello Jessi, Fantastic card. I am visiting you via Becca's blog for the Hop To Stop Cause.
ReplyDeleteJade xx
Amazing card
ReplyDeleteOooh 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!
ReplyDeleteWow!! 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!!
ReplyDeleteThis is AMAZING!!! LOVE all the gorgeous texture and shine! HUGS! :) Mynn xx
ReplyDeletePS: 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 :)
Sending cyber {{{HUGS}}} and a big THANK YOU for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your card, the background is GORGEOUS and the sentiment one of my favourites :)
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!
ReplyDeleteVisiting 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.
ReplyDeleteJessi, 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
ReplyDeleteThis is really great. Love the coloring. Love the background.
ReplyDeleteYour card is really lovely!
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