JAI 205 Just add a sunburst

Hello there,
well its not often you'll see a scrap page from me even though I began my stamping journey originally with the intention to scrapbook! I find it quite an intensive process that I have to plan and want to perfect (probably too much). However, I did capture some recent moments at my first scrapbooking retreat - such fun! 

This particular page was perfectly suited to the new challenge at Just Add Ink this week. This week we want you to Just Add a Sunburst to your project with ink, paper, dies for example. The DT have lots of awesome examples to inspire you.

This particular moment was very special as it marks a turning point - the moment when my beautiful girl realised she could read books all by herself. Having been an avid reader since I was about her age seeing her take this step was very special and while the page isn't perfect (I can't help self consciously cringing about my hand written journalling) I'm so glad I have it down on paper!

TIP: To add some depth to the sunburst I sponged Melon Mambo ink to darken the areas closer to the centre and used Whisper White towards the edges to lighten the colour.

Hope you can join us this week at Just Add Ink.
Thanks for visiting,
Kim

Recipe: All SU! unless otherwise noted
Stamps: Betsy's Blooms
Cardstock: Basic Black, So Saffron, Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette
Ink: So Saffron, Melon Mambo, Whisper White
Accessories:  Top Note BigZ die, Scallop circle punches (1 3/4", 1 1/4", 7/8" ), Boho Blossom punch, Bitty Butterfly punch, Itty Bitty punch shapes, Classic circle nestabilities (Spellbinder), Script alphabet Upper and Lower dies (PaperTrey Ink), Cheerful Treat DSP (R), Vellum cardstock, So Saffron brads (R), sponge, Jewels- rhinestones, Two way glue pen, Tombow Multipurpose glue, Double sided tape (X Press)

JAI 135 Just add a colour combo

 

Hello there,

well spring has sprung, there are trees blooming in the garden - well they were but the gale force winds we had that preceeded the current spring weather did blow most of the flowers away :(. However the challenge we have for you at Just Add Ink this week might bring that spring feeling back. The challenge this week is to add a colour combo and here is what we have for you.

I had a birthday card to make for my Miss 7's best friend and I thought these colours were perfect. I also had some fun trying out a new fold for me. A variation on the z fold.  Here it is.



The z unfolded

 

And just because I was so chuffed with the way this turned out a pic of the "back side"

 I'd seen a z fold like this in my wonders on Pinterest. But when I tried a Google search I just couldn't find one the same - so I ended up working it out myself. When it comes down to it - not that hard - just score one long piece of cardstock twice and fold - doh ;) I decided to stick with A4 length, which is shorter that 12". So to get three equal panels I ended up three panels that were just a little narrower than the typical card front. First I cut the panel to standard card height, then I lined up on my cutter with one end right on the cutting track the other end at about 2" in - that cut resulted in the diagonal top. To finish that off I just used my scallop border punch to add the decorative top.

 

I wanted to have one side "inside" white and the "backside" red but didn't want to add bulk by adding another layer so I experimented with brayering the backside red. It worked!! I wanted to add some flowers to that side so after the brayering was dry I wheeled a flower pattern over the top. Love the way this turned out! The trickest thing about the brayering was trying to avoid getting red ink all over me and then smearing it on the front side!

 

The inside stamping is all pretty straightforward - stamp flowers, add a princess castle (of course!), flying a little birthday flag and a punched grass border. Some rhinestones add just that little touch of bling that any 7 year old is going to love.

 

I really enjoyed creating this one and think the birthday girl will like it too. Thanks for visiting and do join us and give this colour combo a whirl!

 

Kim

Recipe: All SU! unless otherwise noted
Stamps: Betsy's Blooms (SU!), Little Princess, Flower Fusion 3, 9, 11, Heart-2-Heart 6  (Papertrey Inc)
Cardstock: Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Old Olive
Ink: Real Red, Pink Pirouette, Old Olive
Accessories: Punches (Modern Label, Word window, Scallop border), Grass border punch (Martha Stewart), Little Princess die (PaperTrey Inc), Brights DSP,  Piercing tool and mat, Jewels- rhinestones, Dimensionals, Sponge, Double sided tape (X Press)