Thursday, November 30, 2023

Just Add Ink #680...Winners!

 Afternoon JAI friends!

It's time to count the votes and share our Top Pick & HM's for this weeks fun Alcohol challenge!

Thanks to all that joined us this week, your projects were all so clever and creative and we really appreciated you sharing with us at Just Add Ink.

Our "Top Pick" for this one is Jennie with her bold and beautifully executed festive project!



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

Deep intense festive colours really capture the celebratory feel of the Christmas season.

Love this fun card! Fab festive card.

Love the vibrant colours and all the element choices. So festive!


Congratulations!


Here is your badge to wear on your blog.



Honourable Mentions this week go to -

Cindy


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

I love how all the card elements all follow the music theme and are all so beautifully executed. Love this card!

What a cool retro vibe to this card.

Beautifully crafted and coloured, Cindy captures a fun retro vibe!

Lilly


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

Her alcohol background is fabulous, and suits the card perfectly.

Awesome subtle background.

The swirling background is the perfect backdrop for the featured fishy!



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






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Friday, November 24, 2023

Just Add Ink #680...Just Add Alcohol!

Hello there,

we have something a little different for you all this week from Kerry. You can play this a few ways - think cards featuring an alcoholic beverage, or use of alcohol markers - and for lots of occasions - celebrations, birthdays, even new year. So mix and match to what works for you!

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


Kerry Parkinson

Tristan Dawes

Lou Kitzelman

Kim Badelt

Narelle Farrugia

Tina Gillespie



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 #jai680

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, November 23, 2023

Just Add Ink #679...Winners

Hi there,
thanks to all who joined us for last week's colour challenge. We really enjoyed seeing how you used the palette for your projects. This week our winner is Suzy Hinton with this striking Christmas card.


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

Great use of the colours for this non-traditional Christmas card.

A delightful non-traditional Christmas card.

Such a cute and fun Christmas card!


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...

Such a sweet design and lovely soft use of the colours.

A beautiful floral arrangement and love the addition of the sewing themed items.

Love the beautiful layering and the pretty use of the challenge colours.




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

Love the use of the colours with the details.

Such a fun card and a fantastic use of the challenge colours.

Wonderful combination of elements for a fun card.



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, November 17, 2023

Just Add Ink #679...Colour!

 



Happy Friday to you!    Here's our new Just Add Ink Challenge - it's a Colour Challenge, that I think your going to LOVE!!   Di has chosen these colours for us to work with this week.

“Make a project using the colours in the challenge swatch.
We’ve named the Stampin’ Up! colours but you can use similar colours in any brand”

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 #jai679


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, November 16, 2023

Just Add Ink # 678 - Winners!

Hi everyone, 

Well, well, well, it's time to review last week's Choose Two Challenge and announce our Winners!    

There was such a lovely variety in the gallery this week - thank you to all that played along.

Our top pick this week is:   

Suzy Hinton



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


"A beauty of a Christmas card, showcasing the foliage and bright challenge elements to great effect"

"I love the bright, fun and arty vibe to this fab Christmas card"

"A feast of fabulous texture and bright festive colour!"



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...

"Fun and fabulous!"

"Fab CAS bright Christmas tree card"

"Christmas trees in bright, fun rainbow colours. CAS perfection!"




Lilly B



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

"Totally adorable!"

"Beautifully coloured super cute card"

"Super cute, adorable images filled with bright pops of colour"




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, November 10, 2023

Just Add Ink #678...Choose Two!

 


Welcome to a new challenge here at Just Add Ink.

This week Nikki has challenged us to create a project choosing "TWO" of the elements above. 

When creating your post/socials, please make sure your post is live when linking and tell us which of the "Two" elements you have included and don't forget to add a link back here...Happy crafting!

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 #jai678


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, November 9, 2023

Just Add Ink #677...Winners!


Afternoon JAI friends!

It's time to share our design team Top Picks & HM's for this weeks sketch challenge and WOW, you guys put forward some gorgeous creations and made it very hard to choose!

It was such a lovely gallery and we really appreciate everyone that played along, so thank you!

Our Top Pick for this one is Maggie with her bold and beautiful floral project.

Maggie



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

Such beautiful bright florals.

Stunning, beautiful florals. Such a happy card!

So bright and beautiful! An amazing pop of colour on one card.

Congratulations!


Here is your badge to wear on your blog.



Honourable Mentions this week go to -

Libeeti


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

Stunning, bright, great style.

Gorgeous balance between the bold colours and crisp white space.

Simple yet stunning!




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

Beautiful shading and textures on this lovely winter card.

The ombre of blues with the emboss resist makes for a stunning card.

Beautiful use of blended inky blues!



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, November 3, 2023

Just Add Ink #677...Sketch!

 


Happy Friday JAI friends!

This weeks fun sketch challenge is from Jan and she has challenged us to create a project using the sketch for inspiration.

As you can see from the design team projects, the styles are varied and creative. So use your imagination, incorporate the sketch elements and have fun!

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 #jai677


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.