Just Add Ink #375 Sketch Challenge - Message in a Bottle

Not only is today Friday but it is finally the 1st day of Spring and the warmer weather really can't come quickly enough for me let me tell you. And if that wasn't enough reason to get all excited then how about the fact it's also my week for JAI Blog and we have a fund sketch to share:

Now anyone with school age children might instantly think this sketch looks familiar... maybe a bit like a Poker ball?!?!? I know that's what my boys said when they saw it. And as tempted as I was to make a Pokermon card I decided to make something else;

I have to admit, male cards are not my strong point and thats not to say I'm great at girly cards either but I do like to add bling and sparkle to cards. However this card was lots of fun to make and I loved having to think outside the box.

I added some embossing paste clouds in my sky and the water was made using the swirly framelit from the Sweet Cupcakes set. I love using thinlits and framelits in different ways, and in this case it gave me the perfect effect.

 Well thats all from me this week. Make sure you pop over and visit the JAI crew and I hope everyone enjoys the first day of spring and fingers crossed for lots of warm sunny days to come.

Happy Crafting,
Chlo

Product List 
 

Message In A Bottle Photopolymer Stamp Set [143707]	Cupcake Cutouts Framelits Dies [141474]	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [126970]	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931]	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549]
Pool Party A4 Card Stock [124391]	Marina Mist A4 Card Stock [121682]	Card Stock A4 Bermuda Bay [131286]	Dapper Denim A4 Cardstock [141419]	Embossing Paste [141979]
Seasonal Decorative Masks [141848]	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372]	1/4" Copper Trim [144179]

You Octopi my Thoughts - Message in a Bottle

Can't believe we are already half way through the winter school holiday's. I have really enjoyed spending times with the kidlits and we have had so much fun. A few movie dates have been planned, a trip to our local Exhibition centre to watch an amazing dinosaur show, plus of course crafting time with Mum.

I think that is what the kids love the most. Getting to come and play with my toys and spending time with me. My boy's had a ball cutting, punching and stamping everything and anything they could get their hands on, while my daughter (who is 10yrs) wanted to make something she can actually send to her friends. So we played with the new Soft Sayings card kits and she loved it. I'm going to have to start buying her a few kits for Christmas and Birthday presents as they really are great for kids!!


Anyway, while all the craft craziness was happening, I made a little simply card with the new Message in a bottle stamp set. I had already used this card last week, which you can see here, but I had really been wanting to use the little octopus from this set with the really cute sentiment "You Octopi my Thoughts".

How cute it he!! So this card is very close to my little mermaid card and that's because I decided to CASE myself. I've never done that before and so I thought well why not.

Instead of using the woodgrain stamp this time, I changed it up a little by using some of Wood Texture DSP. I also decided to keep the copper thread, netting look, as it just goes so well with this set.

Well that's it for me today. I better take the kids out for a run before they get cabin fever!! Have a fantastic weekend!!

Happy Crafting,
Chlo

Product List 
 

Message In A Bottle Photopolymer Stamp Set [143707]	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [131171]	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931]	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549]	Card Stock A4 Bermuda Bay [131286]	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685]
Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688]	Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack [144177]	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705]	Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper [144137]	Gold Glimmer Paper [133719]	1/4" Copper Trim [144179]

Just Add Ink #365 Sketch Challenge - Message in a Bottle

Happy Friday gang. I've been a little quiet of late and that is because the kids, hubby and I have been busy enjoying the cooler days and the amazing outdoors that is the NSW. Last weekend, the Evanses set off over the mountains and visited our friends out at Gunnadeh. We honestly had the best time getting right back to nature.

We visited a few national parks, saw some waterfalls, made a campfire and roasted some marshmallows and of course had a barbie. Some times in the winter I like to hibernate and not venture to far but our no motto it to get out and spend more time connecting together.

But now back to today's post for Just Add Ink, which is a sketch challenge that the awesome Karren came up with.

I loved this sketch and I'm sure I'll be using it lots over the next coming weeks, that's for sure. I decided to open one of my new stamps called Message in a Bottle for my creation this week:

When I saw this stamp set in the catty I knew it had to have it and sure enough it was the first set I ordered. The sentiments and images are ideal for my kids, who just happen to love all things ocean themed.

I actually made this card for my daughter, for no reason but just because. I plan to pop it in the post and send it to her, as who doesn't love receiving happy mail!!

And if you are wondering how I made the "fish netting" behind the image, well surprise, surprise it is our new copper trim ribbon that I have stretched out. How awesome does it look!!

Well that it's for me today. I hope you guy's check out what the other demo's have been up to and don't forget to take part this week.

Happy Crafting,
Chlo

Product List 
 

Message In A Bottle Photopolymer Stamp Set [143707]	Hardwood Clear-Mount Stamp Set [133035]	Happy Birthday Gorgeous Photopolymer Stamp Set [143662]	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [126944]
Rich Razzlebberry Classic Stampin' Pad [126950]	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [131171]	Shimmery White A4 Card Stock [121717]	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685]
Tranquil Tide A4 Cardstock [144252]	Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688]	Copper Metallic Thread [141696]	Metallics Sequin Assortment [144214]
Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372]	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Heat Tool [129056]