Just Add Ink - Sketch Challenge

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The Just Add Ink challenge this week is a sketch challenge and as soon as I saw it I knew exactly what I wanted to do! I don't always know what to do and often ponder for quite a while before coming up with something, but this time I knew. I like it when that happens! Big Smiles :)

This weeks sketch:

 

 Yes, you got it! I just went straight to my new stamp set 'Six-Sided Sampler' on page 125.
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Stamp Set: Six Sided Sampler

Accessories: Hexagon Punch, Small Heart Punch, Bitty Banners Framelits

Designer Series Paper: In-Color Paper Stack

Colour Combination: Whisper White, Strawberry Slush, Coastal Cabana, Brown Baked Sugar

On a side note, did you notice I didn't use any ribbon? I use ribbon or twine on nearly every card and I was asked recently if I could ever make a card without it!!!! Yes, yes I can! LOL

Thanks for stopping by,
Lou X

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Just Add Ink - Sketch Challenge

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 Hi There!

Firstly - I promise, I promise I will be back to show you my amazing Utah trip! There's so many images to go through and I can't wait to re-live it all with you on my return to my blog shortly. Stay tuned (pretty please!)  :)

 For now though, it's time again for another Just Add Ink challenge. This week is a sketch challenge and I put my own twist on it by using the doily as the arrow and bling as the splotches.

My card has been made for my adorable God-Daughter who recently turned 5.

Stamp Set: Stylin' Girl (pg 55)

Accessories: Rhinestones ; Doily ; Glue Pen ; Dazzling Diamond Glitter ; Stampin Markers

Colour Combination: Whisper White ; Strawberry Slush

Designer Paper: In Colour Paper Stack (pg 152) ; Silver Glimmer Paper

Thanks for stopping by,

Lou X

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Just Add Ink - Photo Inspiration

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This is my first week as a Design Team Member at my favourite challenge blog - Just Add Ink. 

I am so honured to be part of these talented group of ladies. If you enjoy making cards and scrapbook pages, be sure to play along - it's lots of fun.

The photo inspiration is the front of the new 2014 catalogue.

 

I love the fresh bright colours of the catalogue and because I am a pink girl, Strawberry Slush is my new favourite colour, you will see me use it a lot this year! 

Here is my card: 

Stamp Set: Really Good Greetings (pg38) ; Mosaic Madness (pg123)

Accessories: Simply Pressed Clay/Blossoms Clay Mold (pg167)

Big Shot: Floral Framelits (pg187) ; Large Scallop Edgelits (pg188)

Designer Series Paper: Quatrefancy Speciality (pg150) ; Champagne Glimmer Paper

Colour Combination: Whisper White ; Starwberry Slush; Coastal Cabana ; So Saffron 

I didn't get a chance to do an insert - sorry!

TIPS: On page 167 you will find the new Simply Pressed Clay and Molds.

Simply Pressed Clay $11.95  ; Buttons & Blossoms Molds $13.95

Here's my husbands tips, because he made it work best, I really do need to give him the credit! 

1. Only use enough clay to level the mold. You will need to play a little by adding some and taking some away, but it doesn't take long. If you only use the right amount you won't waste any. 

2. Put in the freezer for 10-15 minutes. I accidently left mine in overnight and it was fine! They should peel out of the mold more easily now. If they don't leave in the freezer longer.

3. Be careful when peeling them out, they still need to dry for a few hours.

My own tip: (I'll claim this one!)

 I painted mine instead of colouring the clay with ink refill. I dyed white acrylic paint with my ink refill as I found adding ink to the actual clay made it very tacky. Once dry I also put on Crystal Effects to make it shiny!

Thanks for stopping by,

Lou X

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