It's Sketch Day!

Wow, did that week fly. A week ago I was writing a post the night before my trip to see my daughter. I can't believe I am home again already. We had a great time shopping, eating, hiking and hanging out! I miss her!

It's a good thing I had to stamp right away to keep me occupied!

It's Thursday and that means an awesome new sketch from Jen - Deconstructed Sketch 53!

I used Bloom & Simplify by Unity Stamps for my images. I stamped the sentiment and flower in Blue Bayou ink, then watercolored in some So Saffron and Blue Bayou ink. The sentiment was stamped again (without reinking) onto the flower circle to continue the words without overpowering the flower. 

The designer paper is Stella & Rose Hattie Papers by My Mind's Eye. My Ivory Jute Ribbon and Penelope Crocheted Lace are from Really Reasonable Ribbon. I added a clip, button and crocheted flower.

The sentiment reads: 
be the one
to start an
incredible 
journey
to love with
an
open heart.
the dream of
better things
for tomorrow.
to embrace life
right now.
this moment.
be the one...
only you can
have the faith
and
determination
to grab hold
of what this
life has to
offer.
you be that
person to
start 
the journey...
and watch
others
follow.

The Deconstructed Sketch girls have some terrific samples to show, so be sure to have a visit at their blogs too!

• Amber Hight
• Amy Sheffer
• Arielle Gordon
• Donna Wardle
• Jen Shults
• Jessica Diedrich
• Judy Rozema, Guest Designer <---you are here!
• Kadie Ensley
• Lori Boyd
• Pam Varnell
• Sheri Gilson

To play along, link up your sketch creation HERE!

Stamps: Bloom & Simplify by Unity Stamps (Angie Blom)

Ink: So Saffron and Blue Bayou

Paper: Stella and Rose Hattie Papers (My Mind's Eye), Kraft and Naturals Ivory (Stampin' Up!)

Accessories and Tools: distressing tool, clip and crocheted flower (The Paper Studio), button (CTMH), twine (PTI), Ivory Jute Ribbon and Penelope Crocheted Lace (Really Reasonable Ribbon)