Friday, May 31, 2024

Just Add Ink #704...Colour!

Hello crafters! Welcome to another Friday and a brand new challenge here at Just Add Ink. Rochelle suggested a gorgeous colour combination for everyone to play with and we can't wait to see how you use these in your creations. 


This week we're giving a warm welcome to Karen Rogers, who has joined our design team. Karen has been a regular participant in our challenges over many years and we're thrilled to have her join us. Be sure to pop over to her blog and give her some comment love!

Here's what the team came up with to inspire you:













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 #jai704

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.





 

Thursday, May 30, 2024

Just Add Ink #703 ... Winners

It's Thursday which means it's time to announce the winners from last week's Choose Two challenge and there were so many bright colours, balloons and birthday wishes to pick from! Our thanks as always to each and every one of you who take part in our challenges, whether you're a first-timer or a long-time regular - we appreciate you all.


Top Pick this week is


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

Gorgeous colours and composition!

I love the movement and depth of these beautifully coloured leaves. Fab!

The cascade of jewel toned leaves down the card is just stunning!


Congratulations!
Here is your badge to wear on your blog.


Honourable Mentions this week go to

Helen

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

Elegance! The gold embossing is gorgeous!

Totally gorgeous card! Love the background!

Awesome water wash background for those vibrant flowers.


Debbie

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

The balloon adorned dachshund is just too cute on this colour filled card.

I love the repetition of long, thin elements and it's just adorable too.

Bright, cheerful and cute to boot!


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, May 24, 2024

Just Add Ink #703...Choose Two!

It's Fri-YAY and that means its time for a new challenge!

This week Kerry has suggested we Choose Two. So just pick two of the three options below and feature them in your project.  

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 #jai703

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.





Thursday, May 23, 2024

Just Add Ink #702...Winners

Hello there,
thanks to all who joined us for last week's Sketch challenge. We really enjoyed seeing all the colourful creative. This week our winner is Amy Tsuruta with this charming bee themed card.


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

Such a super cute, beautifully coloured shaker card! Woohoo!

Fun, delightful, makes me smile!

Just adorable, love all the little details.


Congratulations!



Here is your badge to wear on your blog.


Honourable Mentions this week go to -

Jan Clothier


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

Beautifully detailed and textured.

Wonderful texture on this lovely card.

A beautiful take on the sketch. Just lovely.


Suzy Hinton


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

Beautiful celebration of family and I love the touches of tartan on both card and envelope.

A sweet card and I love the coordination of the card and the envelope.

A lovely Dad themed 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, May 17, 2024

Just Add Ink # 702...Sketch!

It's time for a new challenge and Lou has provided us with a Sketch challenge.   

The sketch is your guide but remember you can flip it, turn it or even reverse it to make it suit your needs.  We look forward to seeing what great ideas you come up with.



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 #jai702

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.





 

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Just Add Ink # 701 - Winners!

Good afternoon / evening everyone,

It's Thursday and that means it's time to announce the Winners for our Inspiration Challenge!

It's always a delight to see your take on the Inspiration pic, the different techniques, stamps and embellishments that you use to come up with so many wonderful creations.     

But there can only be one Top pick and this week it is Mumu with this colourful floral card.




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


"Gorgeously coloured blooms with a touch of gold - what's not to love!"

"Lots of lovely details that reflect the challenge image. Beautiful colours mixed with the foil die cut make this such a wow"

 "Love the layering of the die cut flowers with the soft gold edges"




Congratulations!



Here is your badge to wear on your blog.


Honourable Mentions this week go to -

Milla



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


"Beautifully coloured one layer - stunning work"

"A beautifully executed project, colouring is perfection!"

"Gorgeous image for the challenge, and so beautifully coloured"





Suzy Hinton



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



"This is such a gorgeous card! I love the delicateness of those flowers!"

"The floral adorned hoop is delightful"

"Gorgeous! Love the gold hoop and dainty florals!"





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, May 10, 2024

Just Add Ink #701...Inspiration!

Good Morning JAI friends!

It's time for a new weekly challenge and this one is from Nikki. She has challenged us to create a project using the Inspiration pic as a starting point.

So many pretty details to use and as you can see from the design team projects, lots of clever and creative ways to use them...Happy creating and we look forward to seeing your projects in this weeks gallery.


Photo Credit: https://marycostaweddings.com/

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

Narelle Farrugia

Rochelle Blok

Nikki Spencer













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 #jai701

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.