Just Add Ink # 467 Sketch

Hello there,
I'm working on a bit of a Christmas in July theme, always a handy way to kick start my Christmas card stash! The new challenge from Just Add Ink, this week Just Add a Sketch from Lou, was the perfect starting point for another card. Here's the sketch.

While I am eagerly waiting for this years new SU! Christmas catalogue I pulled out an old favourite from last year to create a summer season Christmas card.

How can you make a cute image like this even better? Create a polaroid frame for it!

Tip: Use a rectangle framelit to cut a stitched rectangle panel, then pick a smaller square that fits within, place it more towards one end and then cut the square panel out. 

When I was putting my card together I wanted to add some more depth and interest to my embossed background. The simple way of doing that was to brayer ink over the top in a gradient. I went tone on tone and used Balmy Blue ink over Balmy Blue cardstock.

The rest of my card was all about colouring with blends, something I always find relaxing.

The rest of the Just Add Ink DT have lots of fabulous projects to show you so please go check them out and then come back and join in the challenge.

Thanks for visiting,

Kim

Project Recipe:

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Product List

Stitched Shapes Dies $50.00	Stitched Rectangle Dies $61.00	High Seas 3D Embossing Folder $17.00	Pacific Point A4 Card Stock $15.25	Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock $15.25
Granny Apple Green A4 Cardstock $15.25	Poppy Parade A4 Cardstock $14.75	Whisper White A4 Card Stock $17.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $10.00	Night Of Navy Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack $15.50
Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack $15.50	Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $15.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack $15.50	Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack $15.50	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack $15.50
Mango Melody Combo Pack Stampin' Blends $15.50	Gray Granite Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $15.50	Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack $15.50	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack $15.50	Sponge Brayers $14.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush $11.50	Stampin' Dimensionals $6.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive $11.50	Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine $6.00

Retired/ Non SU!: So Santa, Holly punch, Big Shot