Just Add Ink # 604 – Case Yourself!

Hi ya, well here’s an interesting Challenge! Just Add a Case of Yourself!

So that means CASING a previous card that you have made. It could be from a previous JAI Challenge or perhaps a card you have created, that you love.

This Challenge made me go back an review a whole lot of Challenges and pick out a few of my favs, that I will share with you at the end of this post.

The card I chose to CASE was from Just Add Ink Challenge # 400 (18 March 2018). Such a pretty card with soft colours and a Bokeh background.

I decided this time to create a Bokeh background using really bold colours. The colours are Merry Merlot, Old Olive and Tranquil Tide. I then decorated the Card using the Bottled Happiness Stamp Set.

Follow this link to Just Add Ink to see and the CASEd Projects from the Design Team and join in on this Challenge.

Below you will find pics of a few of my other fav cards.

Social Stamping – Baby!

The theme for this month’s Social Stamping Blog Hop is ‘Baby’.   It’s a perfect theme for Spring – with baby animals in the paddocks, pretty seasonal flowers or perhaps even in a new family member!

For me, it’s a new family member……exciting aye?

This is Khalil, who arrived at the end of June.  He is my nieces son.  My Brothers Grandson.

I also have a friend who is expecting a little girl shortly, so I have made 2 versions of my card….

As you can see…..it’s a bit tongue in cheek – funny. I did stamp a Congratulations sentiments inside the cards. So what do you think – can I get away with them??

Here is my brother, Lloyd and his daughter, Gabrielle with Khalil, shortly after he was born.

As you can see, my brother is the coolest Unky and Grandpa, so I made him a card too.

To make sure you see everyone’s “Baby” Social Stamping projects – you can  click here to see the list of names or click on the next button below to go to Denise Buetler, who I’m sure has an inspiring project to show you.

Social Stamping – Animals

I’m playing along with Kelly’s Social Stamping Blog Host – the theme is Animals.

To start with I was thinking, I wonder why Kelly decided on this theme.  And the more I thought about it, the more I realised that our animals (pets) have been our constant companions during the lock down / isolation period.

In our house, we have 2 animal companions.  They are Honey and Silver…….Can you tell which is which?

They are good friends.

When I say they are our constant companions – one of them follows me round everywhere.  She sits with me when I work, she sits with me when I craft, tries to sit with me when I’m cooking, having a shower or even going to the loo!!  In fact she sits so close to me I can barely move my chair!

I wonder how they are going to go (Honey in particular) when I go back to work?

Today, while Honey and I were crafting, we made a couple of Animal cards.
For the first one, I used the first Stampin Up Stamp Set, that I ever brought.
Wild About You.  Although I don’t used this Stamp Set much any more, I still love it!

During the week I received this lovely Shaker card.
I really loved it and so decided to make my own Shaker Card.

The Flamingo stamp set is called Fabulous Flamingo – another retired but loved stamp set.

Today’s cards have been full of colour and fun.   I’m looking forward to getting them in the post to someone on Monday.

Meanwhile, I will be going to look at the other Social Stamping Blogs.   To go to the next Blog you can click the Next button below., which will take you to Narelle Simm’s  Blog.  You can also check out all the Blogs here.

 

Just Add Ink # 412 – Just Choose Two!

Now here’s a fun Challenge for you!   It’s a Just Choose Two Challenge – where you choose from Spots, Splatters and Speckles and add them to your project.  The possibilities with this one is endless.

I put together a bright and colourful card for one of my daughters friends……..

I used a Splatter type stamp from a retired set called Extreme Elements – it’s a great stamp for back grounds.  Follow this link to Just Add Ink to share your Spots – Splatters or Splashes.

Just Add Ink Challenge # 404 …. Shaker!!

Now here’s a fun challenge – so many possibilities.  I’ve always loved a good Shaker card – they are so much fun!   I think they are party cards……so here are my Party Panda’s….

Aren’t they cute??

Check out all the other amazing Shaker cards at Just Add Ink.  Join the fun now and share your Shaker card / project with us.

Just Add Ink # 365 – Sketch Challenge

This weeks Just Add Ink Challenge is a sketch.  These are great because there are so many possibilities.  I made 2 cards this week for the Challenge.  Here is the sketch…..

Here is my first card.

I used the Fabulous Flamingo Stamp Set, which is one of my new ones.  I really like it too.  The sentiment comes from a stamp set called Thoughtful Banners – its a sweet little set of words.  I used some of the silver thread, silver foil card and little pink rhinestones to add a bit of bling.

And the second card I made is a fun Everyday Hero card:

I just love this stamp set too.  Its cheeky and fun!!

To find more examples of projects using this Sketch Challenge go to Just Add Ink and have a look at all the creations.  And remember…..have a go at this challenge and share your project with us.

 

Just Add Ink # 355 Sketch Challenge

Happy Easter everyone.   If you were expecting an Easter Bunny, Basket or Egg Project this week….your out of luck I’m afraid.  Although, I’m sure there will be a few Easter Eggs floating around at some point over the weekend.    The Just Add Ink Challenge this week is a Sketch Challenge.   Here is the sketch:

You can use this sketch as the basis for your project – whether it be a card, scrap book page or 3D item.  It’s up to you.  Here is the card I made:

As well as having some texture in the glitter background, I also added some Crystal Effects to the Ladybugs to make them shiny and pop out.

Join this Challenge at Just Add Ink.  View what we have created to provide Inspiration to all and also Share your project with us.

Just Add Ink # 353 ….Just Add Critters!!

Here’s a cute and fun challenge for you…..

This challenge has been suggested by Karren – and I think it will be a popular one.

So you can add any , critter, creature or animal to your project.  I sure you’ll all have fun with this one and then share your “Critter” project with us at Just Add Ink.

Here is my card:

I used the Hostess Stamp Set, Love you Lots.  It’s such a cute set.

JAI # 157 – Just Add Green

It’s nearly the 17th March and that means St Patrick’s Day.  So we are celebrating by Just Adding Green.  I put together a quick Birthday card using Green Card Stock, DSP and In
I used the leaves comes from the Summer Silhouettes Stamp Set – which is very versatile and pretty.  The sentiment is the Pretty Petites Stamp Set and Petite Curly Label Punch from Sale-a-brations – so cute.

So if you are keen to Just Add Green – visit Just Add Ink and see what the Design Team has put together.

Also – while I am here, I wanted to show you a little card Sarah (6) made for her cousin last weekend.  Sarah did all the stamping and colour herself (no stamp-a-ma-jig required).  I think she did pretty well.  This is her favourite Stamp set.
Also – you might notice what looks like and ‘S’ in the top right hand corner – but Sarah tells me that’s a ‘2’ – because her cousin was turning 2.

JAI # 129 – Sketch Challenge

 

I’ve had a very quite time in the craft room lately – not much happening at all – there’s been holidays, sickness and just the need to have a little rest.  But I’ve been back in the craft room this week – pottering around.

I have put together a little card for the Just Add Ink Sketch Challenge this week.  Firstly – let me show you the Sketch.

I decided to flip the Sketch over and approach it from a different perspective……

This was fun and colourful to put together.  I’ve used the All in the Family and Just Beachy Stamp Sets. 

This Sketch has inspired the Design team in many many ways – visit Just Add Ink to see the variety of idea and things you can do with one Sketch.  And then have a go yourself and share it with us.