Friday, November 1, 2024

Just Add Ink #726...Inspiration!

Hello there, 

This week at Just Add Ink we have an Inspiration challenge that has been suggested by Kerry.

It features a variety of images so is perfect for everyone.   There are so may possibilities.  Use the Inspiration pic to kick start your creations this week. 

Which elements, patterns or colours will inspire you?

Photo Credit: https://ar.pinterest.com/pin/241575967501293188/


Here is what the Design Team have come up with this week to provide you with inspiration...


Kerry Parkinson



Karen Rogers



Joanne Stubbings



Jan McQueen



Ann Alexander



Rochelle Blok



Chantell Randall



Did you know we have an Instagram acc? We’d love to see your projects over there too. So once you’ve entered the challenge here on the blog (by adding your project to our gallery via the "Mr Linky" below) head over to Insta and tag us in your post using #justaddinkchallenge or #jai726


JUST ADD INK RULES
  • Create a card, layout or 3D project using our challenge as inspiration.
  • Link your post, NOT your whole blog back here.
  • Your project must be new, created for this challenge and combined with no more than 5 other challenges.
  • Please mention JUST ADD INK in your blog post and provide a link so others can come and join in the fun too.
  • Colour Challenges: Please use "ONLY" the challenge colours or as close as possible when creating your project. (Black-White-Vanilla-Grey-Brown & Metallics may also be added)
  • Alphabet Challenges: Please comment in your post exactly what your "Alphabet" element is.
  • Choose Two Challenges: Please comment in your post which of the "Two" elements you chose.
  • Please DO NOT use your challenge entry as self promotion. We are here to have fun and encourage creativity.
  • We reserve the right to remove links that do not comply with the above guidelines.
  • The challenge closes each Wednesday at 7.00 pm (AEST/AEDT) Australian Eastern Standard Time.
  • Please note, if you have privacy settings on your socials, you are still welcome to play, but you may get limited comments from the design team.
 






Thursday, October 31, 2024

Just Add Ink # 725 - Winners!!

Well it looks like you were all inspired by our Just Add Stencils Challenge last week, we had a full gallery of entries!

It was so nice looking over the entries, to see all the different and unique cards.  Thank you to you all.

The Winner of Just Add Stencils is:

Trina


Here is what some of the design team had to say...


"The subtle stenciled trees are superb!"

"The subtle stenciled background on this gorgeous card really makes the cute birds and birdhouse pop"

"A gorgeous snowy scene, beautifully coloured too!"




Congratulations!



Here is your badge to wear on your blog.


Honourable Mentions this week go to -

Michelle B



Here's what some of the design team had to say...


"This is such a fun and scary (in a cute way) card. I love the drama of the stenciled moon"

"Super cute and fabulous colouring and stencil moon"

"Such fun Halloween images and a wonderful glowing moon"





Lorraine A



Here's what some of the design team had to say...


"This is such a fun card. I love the stenciled stars. So effective!"

"A very fun and whimsical design with beautiful colour, pattern and stencil choice"

"A fun and festive card"




Be sure to click on their names and leave them some lovely comments.



Thanks for playing at Just Add Ink!

Don't forget to join us tomorrow for our next challenge




Friday, October 25, 2024

Just Add Ink #725...Stencilling!

Happy Friday JAI Friends and welcome to a brand new challenge! This week our challenge was suggested by Lou and it's such a fun and creative one!

But before we go any further, we would like to make a special mention for last weeks colour challenge. With a huge thank you to Jennie Maier For playing and sharing her super cute donut project!

So onto this week, pull out your stencils/masks and see what you can come up with, as we would love to see your projects pop up in the gallery.


Here is what the Design Team have come up with this week to provide you with inspiration...

Diane Barnes

Tina Gillespie

Lou Kitzelman

Nikki Spencer

Kerry Parkinson

Narelle Farrugia





Did you know we have an Instagram acc? We’d love to see your projects over there too. So once you’ve entered the challenge here on the blog (by adding your project to our gallery via the "Mr Linky" below) head over to Insta and tag us in your post using #justaddinkchallenge or #jai725


JUST ADD INK RULES
  • Create a card, layout or 3D project using our challenge as inspiration.
  • Link your post, NOT your whole blog back here.
  • Your project must be new, created for this challenge and combined with no more than 5 other challenges.
  • Please mention JUST ADD INK in your blog post and provide a link so others can come and join in the fun too.
  • Colour Challenges: Please use "ONLY" the challenge colours or as close as possible when creating your project. (Black-White-Vanilla-Grey-Brown & Metallics may also be added)
  • Alphabet Challenges: Please comment in your post exactly what your "Alphabet" element is.
  • Choose Two Challenges: Please comment in your post which of the "Two" elements you chose.
  • Please DO NOT use your challenge entry as self promotion. We are here to have fun and encourage creativity.
  • We reserve the right to remove links that do not comply with the above guidelines.
  • The challenge closes each Wednesday at 7.00 pm (AEST/AEDT) Australian Eastern Standard Time.
  • Please note, if you have privacy settings on your socials, you are still welcome to play, but you may get limited comments from the design team.
 






Friday, October 18, 2024

Just Add Ink #724...Colour!

Welcome to another Friday and a brand new challenge! Are you ready to get inky? This week Nikki suggested a colour pairing and we're giving you the option to pick a third colour to go with them. 

Remember for our colour challenges, even though we name Stampin' Up colours, you are welcome to use any brand that is a close match. See our rules below for use of neutrals. 

Here is what the Design Team have come up with this week to 
give you some colour inspiration...






















Did you know we have an Instagram acc? We’d love to see your projects over there too. So once you’ve entered the challenge here on the blog (by adding your project to our gallery via the "Mr Linky" below) head over to Insta and tag us in your post using #justaddinkchallenge or #jai724


JUST ADD INK RULES

  • Create a card, layout or 3D project using our challenge as inspiration.
  • Link your post, NOT your whole blog back here.
  • Your project must be new, created for this challenge and combined with no more than 5 other challenges.
  • Please mention JUST ADD INK in your blog post and provide a link so others can come and join in the fun too.
  • Colour Challenges: Please use "ONLY" the challenge colours or as close as possible when creating your project. (Black-White-Vanilla-Grey-Brown & Metallics may also be added)
  • Alphabet Challenges: Please comment in your post exactly what your "Alphabet" element is.
  • Choose Two Challenges: Please comment in your post which of the "Two" elements you chose.
  • Please DO NOT use your challenge entry as self promotion. We are here to have fun and encourage creativity.
  • We reserve the right to remove links that do not comply with the above guidelines.
  • The challenge closes each Wednesday at 7.00 pm (AEST/AEDT) Australian Eastern Standard Time.
  • Please note, if you have privacy settings on your socials, you are still welcome to play, but you may get limited comments from the design team.



Thursday, October 17, 2024

Just Add Ink #723 - Winners

Hi inkers! Our thanks to everyone who took part in our Choose Two challenge last week and shared some beautiful cards featuring circles, trees and blending. The team have voted and we're pleased to announce our winners. 

Winner


Here is what some of the design team had to say...

Oh wow! This card is just stunning with so many glorious details.

Gorgeous colours and superb layering on this wonderful card.

A beautifully detailed project. Just lovely!


Congratulations!



Here is your badge to wear on your blog.


Honourable Mentions this week go to -

Deborah Wheeler

Here's what some of the design team had to say...

Clean, elegant, minimalism at its best.

The simple beauty of this card is breathtaking.

Love the soft sponged background and card design.


Suzy Hinton

Here's what some of the design team had to say...

A fabulous, fun and festive use of the challenge!

Love the co-ordination of all the elements.

Love the colour and pattern in this bold and fun Christmas card.



Be sure to click on their names and leave them some lovely comments.



Thanks for playing at Just Add Ink!

Don't forget to join us tomorrow for our next challenge

Friday, October 11, 2024

Just Add Ink #723...Choose Two!

Hello,
time for a new challenge from us here at Just Add Ink and this week it is a Just Choose Two challenge from Kim. All you need to do is pick two of the following options and feature them on your project. Have fun! 

Here is what the Design Team have come up with this week to provide you with inspiration...











Di Barnes


Did you know we have an Instagram acc? We’d love to see your projects over there too. So once you’ve entered the challenge here on the blog (by adding your project to our gallery via the "Mr Linky" below) head over to Insta and tag us in your post using #justaddinkchallenge or #jai723


JUST ADD INK RULES
  • Create a card, layout or 3D project using our challenge as inspiration.
  • Link your post, NOT your whole blog back here.
  • Your project must be new, created for this challenge and combined with no more than 5 other challenges.
  • Please mention JUST ADD INK in your blog post and provide a link so others can come and join in the fun too.
  • Colour Challenges: Please use "ONLY" the challenge colours or as close as possible when creating your project. (Black-White-Vanilla-Grey-Brown & Metallics may also be added)
  • Alphabet Challenges: Please comment in your post exactly what your "Alphabet" element is.
  • Choose Two Challenges: Please comment in your post which of the "Two" elements you chose.
  • Please DO NOT use your challenge entry as self promotion. We are here to have fun and encourage creativity.
  • We reserve the right to remove links that do not comply with the above guidelines.
  • The challenge closes each Wednesday at 7.00 pm (AEST/AEDT) Australian Eastern Standard Time.
  • Please note, if you have privacy settings on your socials, you are still welcome to play, but you may get limited comments from the design team.
 





Thursday, October 10, 2024

Just Add Ink #722...Winners

Hello there,
Thanks for joining us for last week's sketch challenge. It was a real pleasure to see the unique way everyone approached the sketch elements. However, there can only be one winner. So this week our winner is Lilly B with this adorable bunny card.


Here is what some of the design team had to say...

Love the repeating colours of the paper strips and her bunny is adorable.

Sweet and beautifully presented.

Just super cute!


Congratulations!



Here is your badge to wear on your blog.


Honourable Mentions this week go to -

Sherri Thacker


Here's what some of the design team had to say...

Clever use of paper strips to make a Halloween "mummy".

So fun and clever - Love it!!

Such a cute card and a fun interpretation of the sketch.


Rumana Amin


Here's what some of the design team had to say...

Her rainbow of gorgeous colours completes our challenge perfectly.

A pretty and colourful clean and simple card.

Rumana great to see the sketch flipped which works really well and makes the sentiment die pop.



Be sure to click on their names and leave them some lovely comments.



Thanks for playing at Just Add Ink!

Don't forget to join us below for our next challenge