Just Add Ink #603 Colour

 

Hello there,

it has been a while but I'm back to blogging. Given I'm feeling a bit rusty I kept my project for this week's Just Add Ink challenge fairly classic and simple. This week Nikki is asking us to Just Add a Colour Combo. Here are the colours.

Hand-Penned Petals has quickly become one of my go to stamps sets for making quick but good looking cards. I did added some extra shading to the centre of the pink flowers and leaves by adding extra ink with a just moist aqua painter. Given this will probably serve as a sympathy card I decided to leave off any sparkle elements. Instead the wood grain background, ribbon and twine add those extra interest elements.

The Just Add Ink design team have so many fabulous projects to show 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: Hand-Penned Petals,  Art Gallery

Dies: Penned Flowers, Layering Circles

Cardstock: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Basic Black

Ink: Blushing Bride, Rich Razzleberry, Mint Macaron, Versamark, Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Accessories: White emboss powder, Heat tool, Timber 3D embossing folder, White 3/4" frayed ribbon, Baker's twine, Dimensionals, Tear and tape, Big Shot die cutting machine (R)

Just Add Ink #456 Inspiration

Hello there, 
this week at Just Add Ink Nikki is asking us to Just Add Inspiration. If you are still in need of a Mothers Day card or two then this challenge will be perfect for you! Check out the image below, you can use the colours, patterns or objects from the image as the main element of your project.

Here's what I came up with.

I embossed a sea of white daisies on vellum and then played around with different backing colours, eventually settling on the light grey, as I loved the contrast it provided. I didn't want to distract from the background to much so I kept my focal element small, adding a pop of colour with the yellow and a little bit of floral padding. This was my first outing with the new Daisy Lane set (available in June when the new SU! catalogue goes live) and I found it a pleasure to work with! 

The Just Add Ink DT have a lots of beautiful projects to show you so please do go check them out. Then come 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 Floral Framelits Dies $59.00	Petals & More Thinlits Dies $59.00	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies $50.00	Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies $61.00	Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock $13.50
Whisper White A4 Card Stock $17.00	Card Stock A4 Smoky Slate $14.75	Daffodil Delight A4 Card Stock $14.75	Basic Black A4 Card Stock $14.75	Shimmery White A4 Card Stock $15.75
Sparkle Glimmer Paper $8.75	Silver Foil Sheets $7.00	White Vellum A4 Card Stock $15.75	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $10.00	Versamark Pad $15.75
White Stampin' Emboss Powder $8.75	Embossing Buddy $10.00	Heat Tool $50.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive $9.00	Stampin' Dimensionals $6.00
Big Shot Platform $45.25	Big Shot $159.00

New SU! Product available in June: Daisy Lane stamp set
Retired SU! Product: Glitter enamel dots

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)