Just Add Ink #507 - Sketch Challenge

So two posts in one day is pretty special but when I saw the Just Add Ink Challenge this week I couldn't help but take part.

I can't believe it's been over a year since I was actually on the Just Add Ink team and I sure do miss those girls. They have a fantastic sketch challenge happening at the moment and I instantly knew what I was going to do.

I love this card. It's so simple and those colours are not something I would usually pick to go together but it all just works so well. I've also been dying to use our new gold hoops, wooden embellishments and gold foil leaves, so today was perfect.

When I was laying some of my strips together, I found I got some Tombow leak through the sides and it made the edges look a bit dirty. So I just used some of the leftover off cut strips and layered them on top. The strips actually stood out like a 3D layer, which turned out even better then before. Sometimes a mistake really is just a reason to embellish!

So, if you are looking for some inspiration then make sure you pop over and check out the Just Add Ink challenge blog page. So much to get you in the crafty mood!!

Happy Crafting,

Chlo

Product List

Blossoms In Bloom Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [152684]	Gold Hoops Embellishments [152474]	Forever Gold Laser-Cut Specialty Paper [152493]	In Good Taste Elements [152476]	Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack [152475]
Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock [106577]	Merry Merlot A4 Cardstock [147005]	Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock [124392]	Mango Melody A4 Cardstock [147013]	Card Stock A4 Coastal Cabana [131302]
Early Espresso A4 Card Stock [121686]	Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock [140490]	Versamark Pad [102283]	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132]	Heat Tool [129056]

Watercolour Blossoms - Many Layered Blossoms

I had so much fun creating this card. If you happened to catch me last Sunday on my Facebook live with my regular Sunday session you would have seen me pull out a brand new die from the upcoming Annual Catalogue. There was a card in the catalogue that inspired me to purchase the Many layered Blossoms die and so I decided to have a go at recreating it. I've got to say I'm pretty happy with how it turned out!

How gorgeous is it!! I grabbed a huge collection of inks, die cut the flowers from our watercolour paper and got painting. I decided to paint the fuller die with lighter shades of colour and then, with the thinner die, I painted it with a slightly deep shade, so it would stand out more.

When choosing which card base to place it on, I really couldn't decided between Petal Pink or Coastal Cabana, so I decided now would be a great time to try out a technique that I had seen Jennifer McGuire use. It's where you split the die cut in half so it can then be used to create two cards. Because this die is so large it was perfect for this technique. It also meant, I didn't have to choose, as I could create two cards!
This layered blossom die is absolutely stunning and there is so much potential with it. I really can't wait to play some more with it very soon.

If you would like your very own copy of the new catalogue and you don't already have a demo, then fill out the form found HERE and I will get one sent to you. Australian address only unfortunately.

Happy Crafting,
Chlo

Product List 
 

Many Layered Blossoms Dies [153582]	Butterfly Gala Photopolymer Stamp Set [148580]	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549]	Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688]	Card Stock A4 Coastal Cabana [131302]
Petal Pink A4 Cardstock [147009]	Rococo Rose Classic Stampin’ Pad [150080]	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [147051]	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [147050]	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [147086]
Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad [147093]	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad [147097]	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [147096]	Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad [147138]	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132]
Versamark Pad [102283]	Gold Foil Sheets [132622]	Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper [149612]	Woven Threads Sequin Assortment [149498]	2020–2022 In Color Enamel Dots [152480]