Just Add Ink Challenge No 61 - Just add stamps

This week I decided to play the Just Add Ink Challenge which is simply using only stamps and cardstock.  A little bit of a challenge for me, because I very seldom put together a card that has either no ribbon or embellishments of some sort on it.  I think ribbon always gives a card a slightly feminine feel to it.  So having said that, I chose to do a masculine card.  Here is my card I hope you like it.

The Card recipe:

Cardstock:  Stampin Up Very Vanilla, Early Espresso & Crumb Cake (formerly Kraft).

Stamps:  Stampin Up Sanded, Lovely As A Tree and On Your Birthday.
Ink:  Stampin Up Whisper Write craft ink, and Early Espresso
Accessories:  Stampin Up dimensions, Modern Label Extra Large paper punch & Curly Label Extra Large paper punch.

Just Add Ink No. 59 - A sketch challenge

Up until recently you will have noticed my most frequently visited sites are Split Coast Stampers where I get heaps of inspiration from all the very talented ladies around the world and Mojo Monday.  Well I have found a fabulous site call Just Add Ink and its by a group of Aussie girls.  The set a challenge each week and this week I have decided to join in.

The sketch is this: 

And this is my card. 

I know its no where near Christmas yet, but after falling behind last year I decided that I would attempt at least one Christmas card a month.  Well we are already into March and this is the first one.  Good to see I am on track!  Well now I have started at least! lol.

The card recipe is:

Card Stock:  Stampin Up Whisper White, Real Red, Old Olive and DP.
Ink:  Stampin Up Real Red, Old Olive & Daffodil Delight (Stampin Write Marker)
Stamp sets:  Stampin Up Punches Three and Season of Joy
Accessories:  Stampin Up Old Olive Ribbon, 1 3/4 & 1 3/8 circle punch, 1 1/2 Scallop circle punch & dimensions.  The stick on Rhinestones are from another supplier.
Techniques Used:  Layering

Mojo Monday 181

Its Mojo Monday time again!  This weeks challenge is a sketch challenge Mojo Monday No. 181 and I have combined it with Split Coast Stampers Colour Challenge No. CC131.

The Sketch is this

And the Colour Challenge is:


Stampin Up's Concord Crush, Bashful Blue and Pear Pizzazz.


I struggled with this colour combination again this week, trying to combine these three colours was quite difficult.  But I am quite happy with the way it turned out.

Card Recipe is:

Card stock:  Stampin Up Concord Crush, Bashful Blue and Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White & Concord Crush DP

Inks:  Stampin Up Concord Crush, Pear Pizzazz & Black Stayzon

Stamp Sets:  Cheery Chat & Fast & Fabulous (one of my favorites)

Accessories:  Mat pack & Piercing Tool, satin ribbon, dimensions all by Stampin Up, plus half silver pearls and border punch & dies by other suppliers.

Techniques used:  Layering, Piercing, Sponging.

Mojo Monday Challenge No. 180

Had so much fun with this sketch.  Its quite simple but very effective.  The sketch is this weeks Mojo Monday challenge and the colours come from the Split Coast Stampers Colour challenge No. CC312  Made up of Stampin Up's colours of Marina Mist, Certainly Celery and Rose Red.

Here is the sketch

And here is my card, as you can see I chose to do the square version.

The main image is heat embossed which makes it a lot easier to colour in with markers.  No running of colours, plus it gives the image a shinier look.  Sometimes when using a dark embossing powder, some powder gets left behind on the card and can melt onto the card and spoil the image.  I used Stampin Up's Embossing buddy which is an anti-static powder.  This really helps get a clean image.

This is the first time I have combined two challenges, I am a little out of my comfort zone here as I don't often use anymore than the two main colours plus a neutral.

Card recipe is:

Cardstock:  Marina Mist, Certainly Celery and Rose Red, plus Certainly Celery DP all from Stampin Up
Ink:  Stampin Up Basic Black & Versa Mark, plus Marina Mist, Certainly Celery and Rose Red Stampin Up Markers.
Stamps:  Stampin Up Blooming with Happiness and Warmest Regards.
Extras:  Stampin Up black embossing powder, heat gun, Embossing buddy,  Marina Mist satin ribbon, glue dots, dimensions, crystal effects all from stampin up, plus embossing folder, die and stick on half silver pearls from another supplier.
Technique Used:  Heat embossing & dry embossing.