Just Add Ink #684...Colour!

Hello and welcome to the last challenge of 2023!

This week Rochelle has asked us to use traditional Christmas colours (red, green, gold).

This challenge will run for two weeks, so you can also share your projects after Christmas when you have more time. It will close on January 3rd. There will be no winner's post for this challenge just the opportunity to share your work and inspire others.

The Just Add Ink team will be back next year with our annual blog hop on January 19, 2024. Till then we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Thank you for joining us in 2023.

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

Rochelle Blok

Tristan Dawes

Lou Kitzelman

Tina Gillespie

Kim Badelt

Chantell Randall

Di Barnes

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 #jai684

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.

Just Add Ink #683...Winners

Hello there,
thanks to all who joined us for last week's choose two challenge. We really enjoyed seeing all the different ways you combined the three possible options. This week our winner is Milla with this elegant modern Christmas card.

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

Stunning colouring and beautiful attention to detail in all the layers and patterns.

Such a stunning and striking card! Beautiful colours that pop against the white layers.

Stunning card with a joyful vibe.

Congratulations!

Here is your badge to wear on your blog.

Honourable Mentions this week go to -

Marlena M

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

These gift tags and both classy and fun.

Gorgeous gift tags with a lovely colour combo.

Love these tiny little detailed masterpieces.

Christy S

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

Fun, festive and beautifully coloured.

Gorgeous colouring and such a fun and celebratory scene!

So cheerful and filled with fun Christmas imagery.

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

Just Add Ink #683...Choose Two!

There are not many Challenges left for 2023!   This week we have a Choose Two Challenge that has been suggested by Tristan.   

A Choose Two Challenge means that you can use any products, layout, techniques or colours as long as you include two of the suggested elements.   They are Trees, Presents or Ornaments. 

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

Kerry Parkinson

Rochelle Blok

Jan McQueen

Kerry Parkinson

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 #jai683

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.

Just Add Ink # 682 - Winners !!

Hi there, 

Well, another Challenge has come to a close and it's time to announce the Winners!  Thank you to everyone who joined us for this challenge.  It's such a busy time of year for so many people - but there is always time for some crafting!!

Our Winner this week is:

Rochelle 

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

"That is definitely a cup of cheer. Love this"

 "Lovely festive card brimming with Christmas colour and classic motifs"

"Love the padded look of her checkered background"

Congratulations!

Here is your badge to wear on your blog.

Honourable Mentions this week go to -

Vicki Dutcher

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

"Who doesn’t like a shaker card? Especially one with sparkly green accents"

"What a fin Christmassy shaker card"

"I love the mix of classic Christmas images and fun elements on Vicki's shaker card"

Esther

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

"Love the vibrant colouring against such a striking B&W background"

"Such a bold, striking design with great combination of pattern, image, layout and colour choices"

"Love how her pretty bird and books pops off her black and white background"

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

Just Add Ink #682...Sketch!

 

Hi, hello, hey there!

It's time for a new challenge here at Just Add Ink and this week Tina has given us a great sketch to work with. Hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!

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

Tina Gillespie

Tristan Dawes

Lou Kitzelman

Narelle Farrugia

Kim Badelt

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 #jai682

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.

Just Add Ink #681...Winners

Hi there,
thanks to all who joined us for last week's inspiration challenge. We really enjoyed seeing all the ways the picture inspired your projects. This week our winner is Bettina with this vibrant and fun shaker card.

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

Beautifully coloured and such bright and fun colours! Gorgeous!

A beautiful, colourful and super cute shaker card keepsake.

Beautiful colours and such a fun shaker card.

Congratulations!

Here is your badge to wear on your blog.

Honourable Mentions this week go to -

Yvon Doensen

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

Detailed with a great use of fun colours and papers.

Love all the colours and details.

Cute and fun!

Cindi Copeland

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

Fun, colourful with a wonderful textured background.

So colourful and festive!

Lovely fresh and colourful 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

Just Add Ink #681...Inspiration!

PIC CREDIT: https://www.abbikirstencollections.com/web-stories/christmas-paper-star-tree-topper-story/

Happy Festive Friday friends!

Welcome to a brand new challenge, for this one Nikki has given us so colourful and festive inspiration to create with and we hope it inspires you to get creating and join us this week.

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

Kerry Parkinson

Jo Stubbings

Chantell Randall

Nikki Spencer

Jan McQueen

Rochelle Blok

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 #jai681

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.

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!

Jennie

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.

Thanks for playing at Just Add Ink!

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