Just Add Ink #621 Sketch

Hello there,

this week at Just Add Ink it's time for a sketch challenge from Lou. I tossed a few ideas around before settling on making a Christmas card. First, here's the sketch.

And this is my take on the sketch.

I had fun piecing my little caravan together from different colours, which is just as well as it was the most labour intensive part of the project. The background was created quickly using blending brushes, and the sky portion finished off with white paint speckles. The caravan clustered with the trees made me think of being out in the woods so I added a woodgrain embossed mat to continue that outdoor feel. Silver sequins and silver thread help add to the festive feel.

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

Thanks for visiting,

Kim

Recipe: All SU! unless otherwise noted

Stamps: Trees for Sale, Itty Bitty Christmas (R)

Dies: Stitched Rectangle, Tree Lot dies

Cardstock: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Basic Black, Pacific Point, Balmy Blue, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Pear Pizzazz, Basic Gray, Real Red, Silver Foil

Ink: Versamark, Pacific Point, Balmy Blue, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Pear Pizzazz, Shaded Spruce

Accessories: Timber 3D embossing folder, White baker's twine, Silver thread (R), Silver sequins (R), Blends (Daffodil Delight), Blending brushes, White embossing powder, Heat Tool, Dimensionals, Tear and Tape, Fine tip glue, Gouache

 

Just Add Ink #613 Colour

 

Hello there,

I couldn't resist a Christmas in July project this week as the colour challenge for Just Add Ink was just perfect for an atmospheric wintery card. Nikki suggested the following colour combo for us.

And here is how my card turned out.

I started by watercoloring my background, and once dry adding heat embossed snowflakes and some shimmer to the "lake". A die cut mountain range was the perfect divider for the sky/ lake division and adding trees to frame the scene let me add in the Mint Macaron element. The polar bear comes from a retired set but he is just too cute not to use and was simply coloured with blends. A mat of embossed woodgrain helps reinforce the natural feel and add some extra subtle texture.

The mix of colours really appealed to me and I am really happy with the result.

The rest of the JAI DT have lovely projects to share with you so please go check them out and then come back and join in the challenge.

Thanks for visiting,

Kim

Recipe: All SU! unless otherwise noted

Stamps: Warm & Toasty (R), #Elfie (R), Itty Bitty Christmas (R)

Dies: Stitched Rectangles, Majestic Mountain dies, Pine Wood Dies (R)

Cardstock: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Starry Sky

Ink: Starry Sky, Fresh Freesia, Mint Macaron, Versamark, Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Accessories: Blends (Fresh Freesia, Starry Sky, Smoky Slate), Watercolored paper, Heat tool, White embossing powder, Timber 3D embossing folder, Frost white shimmer paint (R), Shimmery crystal effects, Dimensionals, Tear and Tape.

Just Add Ink #477 Sketch

Hello there,

we are in the run up to spring holidays here and I am quite looking forward to a break in the usual routine. However, this week I was thinking of a different season, and the new challenge from Just Add Ink, was perfect for my requirements. This week it's my turn to ask you to Just Add a Sketch. Here it is.

I turned and flipped my sketch about so I could have my elf (not) peeking out from a tree.

My (not) peeking elf was coloured with SU! blends and I had him peering out through some mistletoe. I even added some white berries, using the new snowfall accents puff paint, which was fun to work with and added some great dimension. I also used some shimmery crystal effects and wink of Stella to add more subtle sparkle.

The Just Add Ink DT have lots of fabulous projects to show you so please do 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

#Elfie Cling Stamp Set (En) $38.00	Itty Bitty Christmas Cling Stamp Set (En) $38.00	Christmas Layers Dies $50.00	Stitched Rectangle Dies $61.00	Pinewood Planks Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder $17.00
Stitched Shapes Dies $50.00	Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock $14.25	Whisper White A4 Card Stock $17.00	Real Red A4 Card Stock $15.25	Shaded Spruce A4 Cardstock $15.25
Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock $15.25	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $10.00	Shaded Spruce Combo Pack Stampin' Blends $15.50	Real Red Combo Pack Stampin' Blends $15.50	Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack $15.50
Ivory Stampin' Blends Marker $7.75	Crumb Cake Light Stampin' Blends Marker $7.75	Stampin' Blends Color Lifter $7.75	Versamark Pad $16.50	White Stampin' Emboss Powder $10.50
Embossing Buddy $10.00	Heat Tool $50.00	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush $11.50	Shimmery Crystal Effects $8.75	Snowfall Accents Puff Paint $7.75
Stampin' Dimensionals $6.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive $11.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue $7.00

Retired SU!: Big Shot die cutting machine