Just Add Ink #479 Colour

Hello there,
we had a big family birthday recently with my brother turning 50. To celebrate he decided to throw a 60's themed party and of course I had to make him a 60's inspired birthday card. Psychedelic swirling patterns and tie die sprung to mind. In the end, however, I settled with a slightly more restrained colour palette using the new challenge from Just Add Ink. This week Jackie is asking us to Just Add Colour, here are the colours.

And here is what I came up with.

I began by sketching in a circle and then used a ruler to draw in a radiating sunburst in pencil. Having worked out a plan I rubbed out most of the lines and then used reinkers to add intense colour to the pattern. Once the ink was dry I flicked over some white opaque paint. Boys love interactive elements so I made my 50 element a spinner.

The biggest challenge with masculine cards is keeping it simple but adding in enough to make it interesting. I wouldn't normally add so much glitz but for a special birthday I figure I could get away with it.

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

Stitched Rectangle Dies $61.00	Layering Circles Dies $58.00	Card Stock A4 Coastal Cabana $15.25	Whisper White A4 Card Stock $17.00	Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper $15.75
Silver Foil Sheets $8.75	Silver Glimmer Paper $8.75	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Ink Refill $6.50	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Ink Refill $6.50	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush $11.50
Stampin' Dimensionals $6.00	Foam Adhesive Strips $14.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive $11.50

Retired SU!: Starburst framelits, Large number framelits

Just Add Ink #453 Choose Two

Hello there,

well with Easter rapidly approaching if you have kids I'll just bet they are anxiously awaiting that wealth of Easter chocolate! In addition to their eggs, my two often get some packaged up from me as a special little gift. This year the mini pizza boxes proved to be perfectly suited, as was this week's new Just Add Ink challenge. This week Jan has given us an Easter themed Just Choose Two challenge. Here it is. 

And here is what I came up with.

I kept it super simple, adding colour to the pizza boxes using a sponge brayer, then some texture by flicking over ink drops, Wink of Stella and white flecks of paint. These sweet bunnies are the first digital images I've ever downloaded and it was actually a really simple process.  Having downloaded and sized them to suit me. I coloured and then die cut the images. Added them onto a layer of foil to add some extra shine and then glossed up the eggs and tiny flowers with a layer of glue (left to dry overnight). I was pretty happy with how it all turned out and I think the kids will appreciate the extra Easter surprise.

The Just Add Ink DT have lots of gorgeous projects to show you so please go check them all 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

Mini Pizza Boxes $10.00	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies $50.00	Layering Circle Framelits Dies $58.00	Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock $14.75	Whisper White A4 Card Stock $17.00
Silver Foil Sheets $7.00	Gold Foil Sheets $7.00	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad $13.00	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush $11.50	Sponge Brayers $14.00
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack $15.50	Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack $15.50	Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack $15.50	Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack $15.50	Pool Party Light Stampin' Blends Marker $7.75
Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack $15.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack $15.50	Light Call Me Clover Stampin' Blends Marker $7.75	Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack $15.50	Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack $15.50
Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack $15.50	Bronze Stampin' Blends Marker $7.75	Fine-Tip Glue Pen $12.00	Stampin' Dimensionals $6.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive $9.00
Big Shot Platform $45.25	Big Shot $159.00

Retired or Non SU!: Spring Rabbit Egg 1 and 2 (Lily of the Valley digital image), White gouache