Friday, July 28, 2023

Just Add Ink #663...Choose Two!

 


Our Just Add Ink Challenge this week has been suggested by Tina.   It's a Choose Two Challenge that means you can use any products, layout, techniques or colours as long as you include two of the suggested elements.

Tina has suggested we Choose from Flowers, Gingham or Splatters.

Remember to share with us (in your blog post or media communication) what two elements you have used and link back here to share your projects.


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


Kerry Parkinson



Jan McQueen



Jo Stubbings


Nikki Spencer



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 #jai663


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 & 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) Australian Eastern Standard Time.





Thursday, July 27, 2023

Just Add Ink # 662...Winners!

 Hi everyone,

We have come to the end of our Just Add Ink Challege week, so it is time to announce the Winners of Challenge # 662 - Sketch Challenge.

Thank you to all that played along with us this week and provided us with plenty of crafty eye candy and inspiration.

Our Winner this week is:        Rochelle Laird-Smith

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


"A beautiful combination of details, colours and texture"

"A really pretty card with lots of lovely layers"

"Wow! Gorgeous card with fab details!"



Congratulations!


Here is your badge to wear on your blog.



Honourable Mentions this week go to -

Suzy Hinton


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


"Super cute card, great colouring and use of that dotty dsp"

"Such an adorable card, I love it so much"

"I adore this little bird card, really makes me smile"


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


"Love the colours, pattern and element choices"

"A bright and cheerful celebratory card"

"Loving this masculine card to bits"





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






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Friday, July 21, 2023

Just Add Ink #662...Sketch!

 


Good Morning friends!

Today we are back with a great sketch challenge from Lou. It's clean and simple, but can be used as your starting point for any theme-colours or detailed project you desire.

We hope to see you pop up in the gallery and we look forward to seeing what you create!

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

Tristan Dawes













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 #jai662


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 & 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) Australian Eastern Standard Time.





Thursday, July 20, 2023

Just Add Ink #661...Winners!

 

Thank you to all that played along with our Inspiration challenge this week. Lots of great festive projects and your designs were just lovely and we hope to see you all back for the next one starting tomorrow!

Well it's time to count the votes and share our Top Pick & HM's for this one.

The design team have voted and our Top Pick for this week is Lucie G with her gorgeous CAS Christmas card.



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

Fabulous details and a simple but stunning card.

A lovely CAS Christmas card.

Love all the delicate and pretty details.


Congratulations!


Here is your badge to wear on your blog.



Honourable Mentions this week go to -

Maggie


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

A lovely rustic Christmas card.

Love the muted colours and soft, rustic feel.

 The mix of patterns, shapes, and embellishments make for a gorgeous rustic Christmas card. Love it!



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

Great use of dies, colours to create this fun card.

Love the unique wreath and colour combo used for this card.

 A well designed card, great take on the inspiration.



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





Thanks for playing at Just Add Ink!

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Friday, July 14, 2023

Just Add Ink #661...Inspiration!

 

Photo Credit: https://www.grandinroad.com/pine-and-pomegranate-wreath/1480584


Happy Friday JAI friends!

Today we have a festive and fun inspiration challenge from Nikki, it's perfect for getting your Christmas projects underway or using the inspiration for alternative projects.

As you can see from the design team projects, we opted for a variety of styles and themes and loved creating to inspire!

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

Kerry Parkinson

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 #jai661


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 & 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) Australian Eastern Standard Time.





Thursday, July 13, 2023

Just Add Ink #660...Winners!

 

It's time to tally the votes and share our Top Pick & HM's for the "Die cut Inlay" challenge.

Our gallery this week was so creative and clever, you guys shared some fabulous projects and we loved seeing your take on the challenge...So huge thanks to everyone for joining us this week and we hope to see you back for the next one.

Voting was very close for this one, but our design teams Top Pick is Wanda with her fabulous watermelon project!



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

A bold, colourful and fun card to make you smile.

A fun card that has me dreaming of Summer!

Loving this card so much! Makes me so happy!

Congratulations!


Here is your badge to wear on your blog.



Honourable Mentions this week go to -

Karen


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

The colours chosen showcase this fabulous die perfectly.

Fabulous slimline card showcasing that awesome die.

Die cut inlaying at it's finest. I absolutely love this.


Alice


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

Bold, yet delicate, the blossoms sprawling across the card are a delight to behold!

Love the pop of the intricate blossoms.

Oh, how pretty! The inlaid flowers are gorgeous.


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




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Friday, July 7, 2023

Just Add Ink #660...Add a Die Cut Inlay!

 Hello stamping friends,

it's time for a new challenge and this week Kerry has asked us to Just Add a Die Cut Inlay. This can be simple or complex but either way it will make your project extra special, and be fun to do!


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 #jai660


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 & 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) Australian Eastern Standard Time.





Thursday, July 6, 2023

Just Add Ink #659...Winners

Hello there,
thanks to all who joined us for last week's colour challenge, it was pleasure to see how you used the colour palette in your projects. Our winner this week is Barb Pfeffer with this lovely combination of stencilled detail and delicate blooms.




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

Beautiful details and lovely soft take on the colours...Divine!

Stunning background complimented by beautiful florals.

Stunning card, lovely background.


Congratulations!



Here is your badge to wear on your blog.




Honourable Mentions this week go to -



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

Lovely graphic clean and simple card.

 Love the texture and simplicity of design.

The background die is a stunning touch to this gorgeous card! So pretty!




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

Elegant, clean and beautifully graphic too.

Great design and use of the challenge colours.

The use of the challenge colours has made for an amazing and bold 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