Just Add Ink #455 Sympathy

Hello there, 
well I'm back after a bit of an extended but very full break! It started with attending Stampin' Ups! OnStage event in Auckland, and continued with a family holiday. However, the kids returned to school this week so back to routine it is. This week at Just Add Ink I set the challenge and I'm asking you to Just Add Sympathy. Unfortunately, we all encounter occasions when we need sympathy cards, so this will be a good opportunity to have one set aside for when you do need one.

Here's my card.

I wanted to use a cool (but not too sombre) colour palette so settled on a blue/ purple combo then added a little pop of pink, and used a canvas of white to keep it all very fresh. I decided to water colour my floral bouquet as that is a great way to get subtle colour transitions, and some extra texture as well. Sadly, this floral bundle is retiring at the end of May but I think it might hover in my stash for a while yet. Adding the stitched frame helps ground the floral bouquet and also adds another extra element of texture. I kept embellishments to a minimum adding just a few tiny pearls to the flowers.

The Just Add Ink DT have wonderful 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:
To see and order any items used in today's project, just click on the items below to see them in my Online Store. You can order from me if you live anywhere in Australia. I would love to be your Demonstrator if you don't already have one. Please allow "Demonstrator contact" in your preferences so I can thank you properly when you place your order.

Product List

Wonderful Romance Cling Stamp Set $39.00	Wonderful Floral Framelits Dies $59.00	Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies $61.00	Pinewood Planks Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder $17.00	Classic Label Punch $31.00
Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock $14.75	Highland Heather A4 Cardstock $14.75	Whisper White A4 Card Stock $17.00	Watercolor Paper $8.75	Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad $15.75
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad $13.00	Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad $13.00	Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad $13.00	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad $13.00	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad $13.00
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad $13.00	Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad $13.00	Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad $13.00	Aqua Painters $20.00	Stampin' Dimensionals $6.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive $9.00	Twine Baker's Whisper White $5.25	Pearl Basic Jewels $8.75	Big Shot Platform $45.25	Big Shot $159.00

Retired or Non-SU!: Round and Round (PaperTrey Ink)

Just Add Ink #390 Sketch

Hi there,
to end the week here on the blog I have switched out of Christmas mode. It just so happened that this week's Just Add Ink challenge was just perfect to make a birthday card for my Dad. This week Narelle is asking us to Just Add a Sketch. It's a classic sketch that you can turn to any occasion. Here it is.

And here is what I made for my Dad.

It's getting harder now to come up with original ideas that my Dad would like. I was struggling till I thought - coffee. he definitely likes his coffee, and I figured with 85 years under his belt he would appreciate the sentiment too! I kept it pretty stripped down, just adding a couple of strips of ribbon to add texture and some vellum leaves (Oh and some sequins, but being black I figure they count as acceptable masculine bling :)
The Just Add Ink team have lots of fabulous inspiration for you so do go check them out and then show us your take on the sketch.

Thanks for visiting,
Kim

Project Recipe:

To see and order any items used in today's project, just click on the items below to see them in my Online Store. You can order from me if you live anywhere in Australia. I would love to be your Demonstrator if you don't already have one. Please allow "Demonstrator contact" in your preferences so I can thank you properly when you place your order.

Product List

Coffee Café Photopolymer Stamp Set $37.00	Coffee Cups Framelits Dies $50.00	Number Of Years Photopolymer Stamp Set $47.00	Large Numbers Framelits Dies $54.00	Thoughtful Banners Photopolymer Stamp Set $37.00
Classic Label Punch $31.00	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies $50.00	Leaf Punch $28.00	Early Espresso A4 Card Stock $14.00	Island Indigo A4 Card Stock $14.00
Whisper White A4 Card Stock $15.75	White Vellum A4 Card Stock $11.50	Coffee Break Designer Series Paper $19.25	Watercolor Paper $8.75	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad $11.50
Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad $11.50	Versamark Pad $15.00	White Stampin' Emboss Powder $8.75	Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder $8.75	Heat Tool $50.00
Island Indigo 1/4" Ombre Ribbon $12.25	5/8" (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon $12.25	Metallics Sequin Assortment $8.75	Fine-Tip Glue Pen $12.00	Stampin' Dimensionals $6.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive $9.00	Big Shot $159.00	Big Shot Platform $45.25

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