Hello there,
well another jam packed week is behind me (are there any other ones?) The kids wrapped up Term 3 today and school holidays begin. That has a certain appeal (like not making lunch boxes up at 6:30 am) but it also means routine and my usual stamping windows go - well out the window. Before all the chaos hits I have put in some time on DT projects and today at Just Add Ink we want you to Just Add a Sketch (from me this week!) Here it is.
I had a completely different intention originally for this sketch until I realised that, with just a little adjustment, it was perfect to make a spinner card for my Dad. Here it is.
As you can see I brought the large horizontal banner to the front of the sketch to act as the track for my spinner. Despite the move you can still see how the elements of the sketch come through the design. I kept the rest of it pretty simple - no frills and bells for masculine cards - instead I opted for visual texture with the embossed background and some strategically placed highlights of stitching.
The JAI design team have come up with some awesome designs for the sketch, go check them out and then join in the fun!
Thanks for visiting,
Kim
Recipe: All SU! unless otherwise noted
Stamps: Guy Greetings, Diagonal Stripe
Cardstock: Marina Mist, Basic Black, Whisper White, Vellum
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), Versamark
Accessories: Banner framelits, Mini Treat bag thinlet, Stitched Circles (Simon Says Stamp), 1/2" circle punch, White embossing powder, Sewing machine, Foam adhesive strips, Dimensionals, Tear and tape, Crystal effects (R)
Hello there,
this week at Just Add Ink Tina has suggested that we Just Add B. Add B?? Well that means you can add anything starting with B. It could be a colour like Blushing Bride or Bermuda Bay or just blue, something like a bear, a badger, a bottle or a technique like using baby wipes, bleach or bokeh. As long as it's the main focus of your project. This gives you lots of scope to try something you love or something new!
As you've probably guessed I decided to add bears (and birthday!).
I started by using a stencil to add a scattering of stars to my card front which I then embossed. Next step was to brayer a gradient of blue over the stars. After that it was just adding the other elements on top. The bears, balloon and presents I coloured in with copics. It takes time but it's such a relaxing thing to do to just sit down and colour! I finished off the balloon with a sheen of Wink of Stella. That and the glint of sliver trim and cord add the required amount of bling ;)
Hope can join us this week. Do go check out the rest of the DT projects you'll be inspired!
Thanks for visiting,
Kim
Recipe: All SU! unless otherwise noted
Stamps: Perpetual Birthday Calendar, Birthday Bears (My Favorite Things)
Cardstock: Pool Party, Bermuda Bay, Whisper White
Ink: Island Indigo, Bermuda Bay, Pool Party, Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Accessories: Hearts and Stars Decorative Mask, Birthday Bears dienamics (My Favorite Things), Stitched Circles (Simon Says Stamp). Copic markers, Silver glimmer, Silver foil, Brayer, White embossing powder, Wink of Stella, White gel pen, Silver cord (R), Dimensionals, Tear and Tape
Hello there,
can I tell you how much I am enjoying the gorgeous Autumn weather we are having. I love the crisp air but what I love the most are the bright jewel colours on the trees. Sometimes I am literally spellbound with wonder as I walk around streets in our suburb. I think it's hard to beat that as way to start the day! I used some bright colours for the new challenge we have for you at Just Add Ink this week. This week Tina has given us a great sketch to work with. Here it is.
I decided to frame mine up on a traditional rectangle card base. I also played with the idea of negative framing the sketch element by tucking the flowers in behind it. Here is how it turned out.
And the inside.
I added doodling to some of my OnStage samples that I posted last week and the thought came to me that I could do the same thing with other stamp sets. So I pulled out Flower Patch stamped up a bunch of flowers and then sat down and outlined them all. I wasn't being precious about it - lines going a bit wobbly was ok! It was just going to add to the character ;)
Having done that I hid half of them! - well about half of each flower as I tucked them in under the central (sketch) element. I have to say I really like the contrast the fine black edging gave to them. I kept the rest of the card pretty CAS just adding a clear embossing background to the base. This was a kind of fun technique to try so you might just see me pull it out again!
Don't forget to check out the rest of the DT for some fabulous sketch inspiration!
Thanks for visiting,
Kim
Recipe: All SU! unless otherwise noted
Stamps: Flower Patch, Birthday Blooms, Diagonal Stripes (My Favorite Things)
Cardstock: Whisper White, Flirty Flamingo
Ink: Real Red, Watermelon Wonder, Calypso Coral, Flirty Flamingo, Blushing Bride (these colours actually look great together!), Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Accessories: Flower Fair framelits, Stitched Circles die (Simon Says Stamp), Banner die (My Favorite Things), In Color 2016-2018 DSP, 0.3 m Memento marker, Clear embossing powder, Sparkling Clear sequins (Pretty Pink Posh), Fine Tip Glue pen, Tear and tape, Dimensionals
