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Friday, November 6, 2026

Just Add Ink #798...Colour & Inspiration!

Happy Friday JAI friends!

We have a brand new challenge from Kerry starting today and this one is all about Colour & Inspiration!

Be inspired by the image or use the colours or a combination of both! If you are looking for inspiration on how to use this one, check out the lovely and varied projects from the design team.

We hope you find time to create and join us, we look forward to seeing how you interpret this challenge...Happy crafting!

Use the colours or inspiration or a combination of both...Min 3 colours.

Here is what the Design Team have come up with this week to provide you with 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 #jai798

This challenge will close at 7pm (ADST) on Wednesday 18th November.

JUST ADD INK RULES

Please limit your entries to 3 per challenge.

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.
Inspiration & Colour Challenges: Use the Inspiration or the colours or both. Please use a minimum of "3" of the challenge colours when creating your project. (Black-White-Metallics-Skintones may also be added)
Just use Stencils-Dies-Theme Challenges: Use Stencils-Dies or a combination of both and Add the Theme.
Choose Two or more Challenges: Please comment in your post which of the 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.
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, November 5, 2026

Just Add Ink #797...Top Picks!

Thanks so much to everyone that joined in with our "Choose Two or more" challenge this week.

Lots of fabulous and creative entries, we really appreciate you joining in and loved stopping by your blogs for a closer look at your fab projects and hope you will come back to play in our new challenge starting on Friday.

The design team have voted and our :Top 3" for this one are......

Alice

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

This card is sweet and arty all at the same time. A truly delightful card.

Karen

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

Such a sweet fox! Love the sunny sunflower and charming woodland details.

Arnoldo

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

Such a bold and graphic card. A fab way to use the challenge elements.

Congratulations!

Here is your badge to wear on your blog.

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 23, 2026

Just Add Ink #797...Choose Two or More!

Hi there, Welcome back for our new challenge, that has been suggested by Lou. We’re mixing things up! It's a Choose two or more challenge!

The elements you can choose from for your projects are: numbers, letters, spots or stripes.

Add a bold striped background, a few playful spots, a special number or a sentiment—there are so many ways to combine them. We can’t wait to see what you create!

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

This challenge will close at 7pm (ADST) on Wednesday 4th November.

JUST ADD INK RULES

Please limit your entries to 3 per challenge.

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.
Inspiration & Colour Challenges: Use the Inspiration or the colours or both. Please use a minimum of "3" of the challenge colours when creating your project. (Black-White-Metallics-Skintones may also be added)
Just use Stencils-Dies-Theme Challenges: Use Stencils-Dies or a combination of both and Add the Theme.
Choose Two or more Challenges: Please comment in your post which of the 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.
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 22, 2026

Just Add Ink # 796...... Top Picks!

Hi all,

Thank you for sharing your colourful creations and clever combinations of patterned paper for our Paper Piecing Challenge. We really enjoyed looking at them all!.

This week our top picks are:

Nora Noll

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

"A simple, clean, stunning Christmas card"

Celeste Goff

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

"These paper pieced pumpkins are fabulous, love the mix of patterns and Autumn tones"

Jennie Maier

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

"A lovely festive paper pieced project, beautifully executed"

Congratulations!

Here is your badge to wear on your blog.

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 9, 2026

Just Add Ink #796...Just Add Paper Piecing!

Hello,
our new challenge for this fortnight, suggested by Tristan, is all about paper piecing. The technique frequently uses patterned paper to add some extra detail. How will you apply this to your projects? We'll be looking forward to seeing what you make!

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

This challenge will close at 7pm (ADST) on Wednesday 21st October.

JUST ADD INK RULES

Please limit your entries to 3 per challenge.

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.
Inspiration & Colour Challenges: Use the Inspiration or the colours or both. Please use a minimum of "3" of the challenge colours when creating your project. (Black-White-Metallics-Skintones may also be added)
Just use Stencils-Dies-Theme Challenges: Use Stencils-Dies or a combination of both and Add the Theme.
Choose Two or more Challenges: Please comment in your post which of the 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.
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 8, 2026

Just Add Ink #795....Top picks

We had a lovely array of kid themed cards for last weeks stencils and dies challenge. Thanks for sharing your colourful and fun unique projects. We really enjoyed looking at all of them! This week our top picks are...

Crafting Junky