JAI 207 Just add a sketch

Hello and happy day to you all!
I've had a lovely week this week - I got to catch up with a crafty friend and spend hours chatting about stamping. DH was horrified I could spend four hours talking about stamping. My reply was that we had only just scratched the surface and could have easily spent another four hours talking about life, stamping and everything! 

I have also only just scratched the surface of using all the new stamping goodies I got in my last SU! box but you will see some of it for the card I made for this week's Just Add Ink challenge. This week we have a sketch for you. The first one I've ever made - eeekk!

And here is what I made of it.

I don't think I'm ever going to go off the idea of using dollies I love the lacy detail - so girly! Aside from the dollies I did a fair bit of heat embossing another fav technique of mine. Using the chevron border punch on the large tag was a last minute idea but I love the peek a boo effect you get with the DSP beneath.

Do check out the rest of the DT for some great inspiration for this sketch.
Thanks for visiting,
Kim

Recipe: All SU! unless otherwise noted
Stamps: Dictionary, Positively Chevron, Happy Day, Perfect Pennants, Starburst Sayings
Cardstock: Real Red, Basic Black, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White
Ink: Versamark, Real Red, Coastal Cabana
Accessories: Chevron border punch, Starburst framelits, 1 1/4"and 1/8" circle punches, Fresh Prints DSP stack, Tea Lace paper doily, Corner rounder punch (R), White, Black and Pool Party embossing powder, Basic Black 3/4" chevron ribbon, Coastal Cabana ruffled stretch trim, Jewels - Rhinestones (Large and Basic), SNAIL adhesive, Double sided tape (X Press)

JAI 204 Just add a colour combo

Hello there, 
we have a great colour combo from Nikki for you at Just Add Ink this week. I love that it includes gold. I'm really enjoying adding touches of gold to my work at the moment as it adds such a lush richness. Here's the colour combo. 

And here is what I came up with.

Ooooooo the sheer delight to play with new stuff - it took a while but I finally managed to get my hands on some new SU! product. In fact I even had this card completed bar the "Oh Happy Day" sentiment panel so I was very happy when my box arrived! (I might note here I made this card a few weeks back as my Feb schedule was kind of crazy - so I'm not as deprived as I sound - lol!). 

You could say I got carried away with gold sequins, but I rather like it, the white polka dots were just calling out for something and I like how they echo the gold circle frame for the sentiment. And to be honest once in a while its kind of fun to get a little carried away ;) A little gold rolled rose and some delightful ruffled ribbon finish it all off. 

This is a lovely soft but rich colour combo so do join us this week and don't forget to visit the rest of the DT for some wonderful ideas.

Thanks for visiting,
Kim 

Recipe: All SU! unless otherwise noted
Stamps: Starburst Sayings
Cardstock: Pistachio Pudding, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Ink: Crumb Cake, Pistachio Pudding, Versamark
Accessories: Starburst framelits dies, In Color DSP stack, Season of Style DSP (R), Gold foil sheet, Pistachio Pudding ruffled stretch trim, Crumb Cake seam binding, Tea Lace paper doily, Gold sequins, sponge, SNAIL adhesive, Tombow mulit, Double sided tape (X Press), Dimensionals