Just Add Ink #570 - Hats Off

 Ok so I know with lockdown, it's tricky to keep track of the days, but seriously how did Fathers day sneak up on us? And also, while I'm thinking about it, September!!

So while I found a present at the petrol station (he loves chocolate so it's all good!) I realised I was going to need to make a card for the kids. Now I could get them to make the card, but I've only just cleaned up my craft room and didn't feel like letting those hooligans in there.

Also, I saw the perfect colour challenge happening over at Just Add Ink and so I decided to run with that.

Coastal Cabana is my all time favourite SU colour (alongside Crumb Cake obviously) so I knew this challenge would be perfect.

 

So, I finally got to play with the Hat's Off bundle which is awesome. Great set for boys, young and old and perfect for my fathers day card.

It's a it tricky to see, but the blueish strip on top of the lack strip is actually a piece of rushed silver cardstock, which is in the holiday catalogue. It's shinier in real life but hard to capture in a photo. I find it hard to create mens cards without all the sparkly so using some foil cardstock is a good alternative.

Right, time to get this card written up and wrap the chocolate. At least I didn't eat it before he gets it this year.

Happy Crafting, 

Chlo

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]

Just Add Ink #394 Just Add Romance - Heart Happiness

I can finally say it... My kids are going back to school this week!! Yep, that's right. The kiddies and I have just spent 10 weeks together, non stop, every single day. And to be honest with you all, they are just as excited to be going as I am to be sending them!!

But what will I suddenly do with my special, child free time? Crafting of course!! And what better way to get my mojo kick started, but with a card for my amazing design team, the Just Add Ink crew.
This weeks challenge is all about Romance and with Valentines Day just around the corner, it couldn't have come at a better time.

My card is one that I made for the OnStage Display stampers board and uses the gorgeous and very popular Heart Happiness stamp set:

This stamp set has been a huge hit with my customers and fellow demos and I think we'll be seeing lots of more gorgeous creations with it.

I loved the idea of mixing my raining hearts with the softness of Powder Pink with some gorgeous gold embossing powder.

Now usually I don't like to mix my metallics too much, but I believe it's all the trend this season and so I thought 'why not give it ago'. I have used the gold embossing, with a Champagne foil frame and the silver trimmed Berry Burst ribbon. I think I actually like them all together!

Well that's it for me today. Make sure you head on over to the Just Add Ink page and check out all the other creations the rest of the team have come up with.

Happy Crafting,
Chlo  

Product List 
 

Heart Happiness Photopolymer Stamp Set [145769]	Powder Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [144084]	Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad [144083]	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549]	Powder Pink A4 Cardstock [144251]	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685]
Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder [109129]	Layering Squares Framelits Dies [141708]	Bunch Of Banners Framelits Dies [141488]	White Vellum A4 Card Stock [106584]	Berry Burst 3/8" (1 Cm) Metallic-Edge Ribbon [145489]

Just Add Ink Challenge #383 Just Add Cake - Happiest Of Days

Happy Fri YAY everyone. We, at  Just Add Ink, are all about cake this week.

I was so excited about this weeks challenge as it meant I got to play with a new stamp set that has been in the Annual catalogue and on my wish list since June and I finally got around to ordering it.

I really love the Happiest of Days stamp set and the sentiments could be used for either birthdays or weddings.

How cute it that little cake too! I got to colour it in with my new Stampin' Blends (available on 1st November) and I just love how easy it was to do. These Blends are a heap of fun and I'm sure you are all going to love them as much as I do.

So thank you for dropping by today. I really do hope that you all take part this week as I think there is going to be heaps of inspiration shared around with this weeks challenge!!

Happy Crafting,
Chlo

  Product List 
 

Happiest Of Days Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143796]	Daffodil Delight Light Stampin' Blends Marker [144586]	Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [144585]	Pool Party Light Stampin' Blends Marker [144595]	Pool Party Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [144594]
Crumb Cake Light Stampin' Blends Marker [144582]	Crumb Cake Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [144581]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Whole Lot Of Lovely Designer Series Paper [144110]	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549]
Silver Glimmer Paper [135314]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder [109130]	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372]