JAI13 Entries So Far...

Thanks to everyone who's left a message about our rule change - we really appreciate hearing your feedback! Now, check out the gorgeous entries for this week's colour challenge...

If you haven't already entered, the cut-off time is Wednesday 21st April at midnight EST and you can submit your entries HERE.

Guest Designer Tutorial - Impossible Box with Paula Dobson

We're extremely lucky to have the very talented Paula Dobson join us to share a Guest Designer Tutorial.  We've added a link feature at the bottom of this tutorial if you'd like to share your work!  This is not a challenge, just a way to share some great recreations of this gorgeous box.  Enjoy!

IMPOSSIBLE BOX
Guest Designer Tutorial
Paula Dobson  

http://www.stampinantics.blogspot.com/

SUPPLIES:
1 piece of A4 cardstock
Paper cutter with scoring tool
Sticky Strip
Embellishments

STEP BY STEP:

Using the template at the end of this tutorial, score and cut your A4 sheet of cardstock as directed. I have made the squares 6 x 6cm, width of the lid 2cm, and the width of the side tabs are 1.5cm. You can make your box any size the cardstock you are working with will allow.

Once you have scored the cardstock, following the broken lines on the template, cut your card following the solid lines on the template. Your card stock should now look like this:


If you are going to stamp a design, do it now before folding your box together. I folded the box base underneath the area I was stamping so I had a plain white base. You could also mask the base.









If you want to colour the top of the box, you need to turn your cardstock over, as this is the surface that will appear on the top of your box. I have chosen to sponge in the same colour as my stamped flowers, darkening what will be the centre of the lid.









Turn your card back to the front again and fold the lid edge toward you. Make sure you score your lines well, to make them nice and crisp!

Using sticky strip, adhere to the tabs as illustrated. Make sure you have turned your lid edge before sticking down the side tab of your card to the opposite end. This will create the body of your box.





Fold up the bottom flaps of your card and adhere
together to form the base. Don’t stick the tab down
for the lid just yet. Your box will now look like this:

















Because the box and lid are the same size, I find the
best way to make sure the lid will slide down over the box is to close the box before adhering the tab.

Close the box by gently pushing down on the lid. Take the backing off your sticky strip and gently squeeze the sides of the lid together before sticking down. It will be a little off (as shown) but that’s okay. We can hide this with embellishments!!











Now you can see the sponging I did earlier! The
Inside of the box is now on the top!



















Gently pull the edges up to open the box again.
fill with your favourite chocolates, or soaps, or
anything small you would like to put in your gift!

















I have also added a ribbon just to finish the sides
off nicely. Now your box should look like this!

Happy crafting to you all!!

Just Add Ink #13 - A Colour Challenge!

Hi everyone!

Now, before we get into this weeks challenge I would like to address something that came up last week - some of you have noted that we have a new 'rule' in our list of rules last week - projects must be exclusive to Just Add Ink.

We feel we're pretty flexible with the rules here at Just Add Ink, we want to keep it that way too so that we have a huge range of entries that vary because of the unique talents of each and every one of you. And ... to be brutally frank, we don't want people entering for the sole purpose of having 'another random challenge site' on their long, long, long list of challenges their card is applicable to. I'm guessing you know where I'm going with that.

So ... on that note we would like to clarify this rule: we don't mind if you put your card together using 2 challenges (e.g. a sketch challenge and a colour challenge combined). This is, after all, a brilliant idea. But if you are one of those people with a long list, your entry will be deleted.

If you would like to give us some feedback on this issue please leave us a comment.

On with the fun!

This weeks challenge is...

Rules:

• If you don't have the exact colors it's still OK to enter using something similar! :)
• Make a papercraft project - a card, scrapbook layout, 3d object, etc.
• While the DT uses Stampin' Up! products where possible, you're welcome to use any products you like.
• Please use the keyword JAI13 when uploading to public galleries.
• Please mention our challenge and provide a link with your post, so others can come and join in the fun too!
• Provide a DIRECT LINK to the post on your blog where you've displayed your creation using Mr. Linky. Incorrect links, or blog links that are down-right advertising are not eligible for Top 5 picks, and will be deleted.
• Projects must be new and exclusive to Just Add Ink.

And here's what our amazing Design Team came up with this week:

Amanda Reddicliffe

Danielle Daws

Kirsty Jeffery

Delys Cram

Sarah Klass

Chantell Randall

Nicole McMurtrie

Bronwyn Eastley

Tania Gould

Don't have a blog or online gallery?

Email a picture of your creation to just-add-ink@hotmail.com and

we'll publish it and add it to Mr Linky on your behalf, for others to see.

Mr. Linky will close Wednesday 21st April at 23:59EST. Be here on Thursday 22nd April to see our Top Picks.
Just Add Ink Challenges Participants

1. Erna Logtenberg 2. Arielle ~ SnappyStamper 3. Anne Edwards 4. Monica 5. Mae Collins (Tas, AUS) 6. Jane Marshall 7. Donna Zammit 8. Kim C 9. Kathrin aka Kruemel 10. Kris Sobolik 11. Jenn Z 12. Leanne Elliott 13. Jodene 14. Gemma Coumbe 15. Richelle 16. Catherine 17. Melissa 18. Vannessa 19. Christa Halbesma (Netherlands)

20. Kristin Fiddyment 21. Debi Ryan 22. Shirley McAvoy 23. Amanda Aitken 24. Paula Fuller 25. Andrea L - EnchantINK 26. Rachel Jackson 27. Bron Heslop 28. Helen H 29. Christine Blain 30. Jeane McQueen 31. Kris McIntosh 32. Gayatri 33. Karen Lister 34. Naomi Jansen 35. Diane Hov 36. Kari Linder 37. Amy Buchanan 38. Beverley

39. Karen G 40. Megan McDonald 41. Susan Wong 42. Carole Stedman 43. Carole'Anne AKA Stampin Stressaway 44. Sandi Spence 45. Anna Bowden 46. Tina G 47. Sally Shield 48. Renée (prchvs) 49. Purple Jo 50. liamp 51. Lee-Anne 52. Robyn 53. Sharon Dand 54. Makeesha Byl 55. Deb Fearns 56. Susan Joyce

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Has your link been deleted? Click HERE to find out why...

Thank you for playing at
Just Add Ink!

Just Add Ink #12 Winners

Hi Inkers!

It's been a busy week here at Just Add Ink, so in case you haven't seen the wonderful features Danielle has put together since the last challenge, you'll see she's been kind enough to share a tutorial on how she made her divine Top Note Box by clicking here or read the 'While the Glue is Drying' feature on our fabulous design team member Sarah Klass by clicking here.

I think you'll find both features rather inspiring, thanks Danielle for putting them together for us all to enjoy.

Here's this weeks Top 5, be sure to click on their pics to go to their blogs and leave a little comment love:

Rachel Jackson
Tammy Hanlon

Paula Dobson

Renee
Helen H

Congratulations ladies! Here's the badge to wear on your blog.

Click here if you need help adding the badge to your blog.

Thanks again to everyone that's been playing along with our challenges - we love seeing what you create! We hope you'll be back tomorrow for our next challenge reveal - a colour combo!

Profile of a Stamper - Sarah Klass

http://www.sarahklass.com/

Name
Sarah Klass

Location
Perth, WA

Any jobs other than crafter
Mum of two precious angels!

Favourite craft type/style
I don’t think I have a style. I waver between clean and simple and more involved stuff when I have the time/inclination.

How did you get started in crafting?
I’ve always loved pretty papers and collected them as a girl. Never used them, just liked to ‘own’ them. Nothing much has changed!
I started getting into paper crafting when I made my wedding invitations in 2001 using a scalpel blade and a metal ruler to cut them, believe it or not! Purchase of a paper trimmer followed soon after J
Then there were the cards that involved nothing more than a base and some punched flowers, that at the time I thought were the height of sophistication and creativity!

What made you interested in stamping/card making/scrapbooking?
Stamping - I love that I can create gorgeous images without the need to draw them first!
Card making – I believe that absolutely nothing beats a handmade card, and I couldn’t tell you the last time I bought one instead of making it. ‘Just because’ cards are my favourite kind to make and send J
Scrapbooking – I love that I can record special moments and even everyday moments in a way that is enjoyable to do and more so to look at over and over. My kids love their scrapbook pages, which makes me love doing it even more.

How often do you stamp/scrap?
As often as possible! Probably every second day on average. I don’t scrap as much as I’d like to but am working to change that...

Where do you get your inspiration? Are you inspired by anyone in particular?
Everywhere! I often take inspiration from fellow crafters but not necessarily by CASE-ing a whole project. I take note of little details that I like individually and use them when they fit what I’m creating.
I am inspired by colour combinations that I see everyday and I view the world according to the colour families, but then again, doesn’t everybody?!

What’s your favourite technique to use?
Ooh, I don’t think I have one! I tend to have an extended play with a particular technique for a while, and then I’ll find another one and have a good go at that.

What tip/s would you give to other crafters?
Just STAMP! I know what it’s like to hit a creative wall and it happens to us all, but when it does, CASE projects that you like and that are sure to turn out well so that you get your confidence back.

JAI12 Entries So Far...

Another week filled with fabulous entries! It's great to see so many variations using the same sketch. Here are the entries so far...

If you haven't already entered, the cut-off time is Wednesday 14th April at midnight WST and you can submit your entries HERE.

Big Shot Tutorial - Top Note Box

I shared this box on my blog, and today I'm sharing a step by step tutorial on how to make it.  I want to be really clear - I didn't design this!  There are lots of variations of this box on the internet, I've just re-done this in centimetres rather than inches.

Big Shot Tutorial

Top Note Box

Supplies:
Big Shot
Top Note Die
Horizontal Slot punch
Adhesives
Ribbon
2 pieces of card stock -

• 1 cut to 14cm x 20.5cm
• 1 A5 size/half an A4 sheet (15cm x 21cm) scored down the centre to make an ordinary sized card (15cm x 10.5cm)

Step One

Score your 14cm x 20.5cm piece of cardstock. 

On the long side, score at 2.5cm, 9cm, 11.5cm, and 18cm. 

On the short side, score at 2.5cm and 11.5cm.

Step Two

After scoring, cut the score lines along the long sides up to the 2.5cm score line (this will make the tabs that will hold the box together).

Step Three

On one side, glue four of the tabs (to the inside) to form a basic box. 

On the other side, glue the remaining two tabs (to the inside) to form the top of the box. 

As shown in photo.

Step Four

To make the Top Note top and base for your box, you need to run a folded card through the Big Shot.  

Lay your folded card on the Top Note Die so the score line sits just below the perforation marks on one side. 

Run through your Big Shot - this is how it will look when it comes out.

Step Five

Cut the card in half on the score line. 

You now have your top and bottom panels for your box. 

If you want to stamp or embellish your panels, now is the time to do it.

Step Six

Use the Hoizontal Slot punch to punch slots on the outer edge for the ribbon to go through. 

Attach the top and base panels to your box - I've used Tombow glue. 

The top panel should go on the part of the box that only has two tabs attached as the box will open and close more easily this way.

Step Seven

Use Sticky Strip or Snail Adhesive to attach your ribbon to the back edge of the box. 

Leave the rest of the ribbon unglued. 

Add any extra embellishments.


You're finished!

Finished Top Note Box

I hope you found this tutorial useful!  We'd love to see your Top Note Boxes, so feel free to leave a comment with a direct link to your creation.

To see other tutorials on Just Add Ink, click HERE.