Friday, October 15, 2010

Just Add Ink 39 - Just Add Blue

 Hi Inkers,

Last week we highlighted Pink Ribbon Day coming up on the 25th October. This entire month is also important for another reason - Anxiety and Depression Awareness Month.

Over a million people in Australia live with depression. Over two million have an anxiety disorder. With the right treatment, most people recover. 

It's easy to help raise awareness. Sometimes the simplest acts have the greatest impact - just talking openly about anxiety and depression helps reduce the stigma. 

beyondblue Anxiety and Depression Awareness Month provides an opportunity for workplaces, community groups and individuals to take part in activities to raise awareness of anxiety and depression, and help reduce the associated stigma.

Find out more at beyondblue.org.au


This weeks challenge is Just Add Blue ...

Everyone loves to know that they've been thought of, so we thought we'd have an additional part to this week's challenge, too. It's completely optional, and we're not expecting you to tell us all about it in your entry post (but you can if you want!).

A Random Act of Kindness (RAK) is when you do something nice for someone for no particular reason, so it's not for their birthday, or Christmas etc. So our add-on challenge to you is to send/give the card you create for Just Add Blue to someone you care about...

Just... Because!

It doesn't have to be someone who's suffering depression, or someone who's struggling. It could be someone who makes you laugh, or someone you've been out of touch with for a while. Maybe it's someone who'd just like your card! Whoever! The idea is to make your card, and then send it!






Just Add Ink Rules:
  • Provide a direct link to the post where you've displayed your creation using Mr. Linky. Incorrect links, or blog links that are down-right advertising will be deleted.
  • Entries with 3 or more challenges listed against their creation will be deleted.
  • Projects must be new.
  • Please mention our challenge and provide a link back here in your post, so others can come and join in the fun too!
  • The DT girls are welcome to play along and inspire, but are not eligible for the top picks.
  • Make any project you like (card, layout, 3D project, etc) using our challenge as inspiration.
  • While the DT uses Stampin' Up! products, you're welcome to use any products you like.
We can't wait to see what you come up with!
Get your entries in before midnight Wednesday (EST).
Just Add Ink Challenges Participants
1. Megan McDonald
2. Deborah Frings
3. Karen Thomas
4. Helen Williams
5. Trish - Spring Blossom
6. Karen Thomas
7. Meghana Nayak
8. Chupa
9. TrishG
10. Kris Sobolik
11. Megan McDonald take 2
12. Tanna
13. Melissa Davies
14. Kasey Crabb
15. Katie Ridden
16. Christine Blain
17. Karen G
18. Maxine D
19. Ellen M
20. Jacqui J
21. Kristy H
22. Rachel Moore
23. Rachel Jackson
24. Melissa Davies - card
25. Madonna Dunn
26. Fiona Platzer
27. Jess Doyle
28. Bron Heslop
29. Alison Lintern
30. Amy Buchanan
31. Nikki Sadler
32. Sue Bayliss
33. Julie B
34. Debi Ryan
35. Bec Gomez
36. Belinda Greenhalgh
37. Tina Gillespie
38. Ann DeLosh
39. Sue Rowe
40. Nikki Sadler ... again :)
41. Tui Nathan
42. Amanda Ross
43. Kristin Moore
44. Sue Lelli
45. viv's card creations
46. Tennille
47. Debra (Creative Heart)
48. Kathy Tanner
49. Jaydee
50. Gayatri Murali
51. Robbie
52. Helen H
53. Lesley Croghan
54. Dani Fender
55. Kerry High
56. Carrie Gaskin
57. Kelly
58. Cassandra
59. Kooky
60. Sandybeaches

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Thursday, October 14, 2010

JAI38 Top Picks

Thankyou all SO MUCH for helping us to raise more awareness about breast cancer.  There were so many touching stories accompanying entries, and it really shows just how many of us a touched by this dreadful illness.  Don't forget, the Cancer Council's national Pink Ribbon Day is coming up on October 25th, so let's keep promoting awareness.

We had so many beautiful entries!  Here are our Top Picks...



Congratulations Ladies!

Here is your badge to wear on your blog:


Come back at midnight to check out our next challenge!
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

JAI38 - Entries So Far!

The entries are flooding in this week!  We're thrilled, because every entry is contributing to raising awareness about breast cancer.  Thankyou!  Here are the gorgeous entries so far...





If you haven't already entered, the cut-off time is Wednesday October 13th midnight EST and you can submit your entries HERE.


Monday, October 11, 2010

A Little Goodbye

Hi Inkers,

We interrupt this weeks challenge to let you know that one of our Design Girls will be leaving the team. We're saying goodbye to Kirsty Jeffery, one of the original team girls.

We'll miss you on the team Kirsty, but you're obligated to play now and again, OK? *smile* Thanks for all your amazing submissions over the last 9 months.

xx The Just Add Ink Team


Friday, October 8, 2010

Just Add Ink 38 - Just Add Bling and Pink

Hi Inkers,

The Cancer Council's national Pink Ribbon Day is coming up on October 25th. Events held for this day aims to help raise awareness about breast cancer, as well as raise funds towards research, education and patient support programs.

Sadly, this year alone around 12,000 Australian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and although survival rates have increased with recent breakthroughs, one in nine women still face a diagnosis by the age of 85 and will need help and support.

The Cancer Council's website is www.pinkribbonday.com.au, and is packed full of ideas on how you can help the cause, so why not put your thinking cap on before the big day and organise a fun get together or event to promote awareness. We'd love to hear what you're planning!

This weeks challenge is based around all things feminine, beautiful and proud!
JUST ADD BLING ... and PINK!






Just Add Ink Rules:
  • Provide a direct link to the post where you've displayed your creation using Mr. Linky. Incorrect links, or blog links that are down-right advertising will be deleted.
  • Entries with 3 or more challenges listed against their creation will be deleted.
  • Projects must be new.
  • Please mention our challenge and provide a link back here in your post, so others can come and join in the fun too!
  • The DT girls are welcome to play along and inspire, but are not eligible for the top picks.
  • Make any project you like (card, layout, 3D project, etc) using our challenge as inspiration.
  • While the DT uses Stampin' Up! products, you're welcome to use any products you like.
We can't wait to see what you come up with!
Get your entries in before midnight Wednesday (EST).
Just Add Ink Challenges Participants
1. sharna russell
2. Marlene pETERS
3. Brenda Hugar
4. Tennille
5. Debbie Airey
6. Tina Gillespie
7. Andrea L - EnchantINK
8. Helen Williams
9. Jess Doyle
10. Jacqui J
11. Debra (Creative Heart)
12. Gardenia (just for fun)
13. Denise Lynn
14. Ellen M
15. Martha
16. Noelle M
17. Sandra A
18. Kooky
19. Chris Parker-Barnes
20. Robyn
21. Karen Southwell
22. Emma Kirton
23. Miriam Thomas
24. Christine Blain
25. Elise
26. Jenny Williams
27. Monica
28. Chupa
29. Deb Weston
30. Sue Bayliss
31. Dani Fender
32. Sharon Dines
33. Debi
34. Kerri D
35. Carolyn
36. Amy Buchanan
37. Madonna Dunn
38. Julia Leece
39. Sue Rowe
40. Sam Post
41. Monique Fielder
42. Gayatri Murali
43. Melissa Davies
44. Nikki Stalker
45. Kerry High
46. Sandi Spence
47. Kris Sobolik
48. Bron Heslop
49. Sandra A
50. Kathy Tanner
51. Judy May
52. Bron in Cairns
53. Sharnee Torrents :0)
54. Renée (prchvs)
55. Trish - Spring Blossom
56. Karen
57. Kerri
58. Tui Nathan
59. Cassandra
60. Laurel S
61. Lynn Put
62. Naomi
63. Amy Waters
64. Kerry Deane
65. Rachel Jackson
66. Megan McDonald
67. Richelle
68. Richelle - 2nd Entry
69. Kerin Sylvester
70. Dani Fender 2
71. Louise Ryan
72. Anna Bowden
73. Hayley Potter

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Thursday, October 7, 2010

JAI37 Top Picks

Once again, you've WOWed us all with your inspirational entries!  There were so many different approaches to this colour challenge, and it's amazing to see just how different these colours can look together depending on how they were added.  Keep it up!  We love seeing your fantastic work!

Now, to this week's gorgeous Top Picks...



Congratulations Ladies!

Here is your badge to wear on your blog:


Come back at midnight to check out our next challenge!
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Tuesday, October 5, 2010

JAI37 - Entries So Far!

There are some phenomenal entries with this week's colour challenge!  Who would have thought that these four colours could look so amazing together?  Check out the gallery so far...



If you haven't already entered, the cut-off time is Wednesday October 6th midnight EST and you can submit your entries HERE.