Today was no exception - we went out to the shops and bought some frames. Then at home we framed some of Jonathan's photos, follwed by a fun family lunch. Then this afternoon we played Buzz on the PS3 - a silly music game (I was never going to win!!). Jonathan played on WOW (World of Warcraft), Kathryn on her new Sims game, Ben with his mates and me - in my craft room!! Great fun.
So the product of this afternoon's playtime are a couple of challenge cards. I've made cards for this week's Just Add Ink challenge - it's a fun one - the theme is "Just Add Summer" and for Clean & Simple - FTL121 (see sketch). I've also made a card based on the JAI48 sketch - I missed the deadline for this challenge, but really like the layout so I played with it.
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| FTL121 |
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| JAI48 - the one I missed |
The first card to show you is the one for Just Add Ink - JAI49. The theme - Just Add Summer - which is nice as I think I've seen enough Christmas cards for a while. It's only a small card - 3" x 3" - but it's perfect for the image I have. One of my favourite companies - Pink Petticoat - the flip-flops are coloured with Sakura pens - glaze and souffle. The greeting is reminscent of holiday postcards and I thought it went with the picture perfectly. I distressed the edge of the card.
Image: Pink Petticoat
Stamps: Waltzingmouse - Frame It
Inks: Distress - Dried Marigold, Spiced Marmalade; Memento - Tangelo
The next card is based on the JAI48 sketch shown above - sadly I missed the challenge deadline - Christmas got in the way !! I turned the sketch on its side and made a thank you card; I need quite a few of them. The border was stenciled when I first joined my craft class about 3 years ago - it's been in my stash box since then!!
Stamps: Inkadinkadoo - Everyday Expressions
Paper: Papermania - Inspirations Warm Tones
Inks: Versafine - Onyx Black
Accessories: Sticky ribbon by Anita's
My final challenge card for today is also a thank you card based on the FTL121 sketch. I decided to turn this sketch on its side too - worked better for the embellishment. The rose was made at craft class a few months ago. I stamped the image on watercolour paper, embossed it with detail gold (it was a bit patchy). Next I wet the image and added dye inks and allowed the ink to flow where it would. The result was very pleasing - a soft, tonal effect. I've added some gold glamour dust to the centre of the flower to help disguise the patchy embossing!! Rather pleased with this one.
Stamps: Waltzingmouse - Frame-It, Roses in Bloom
Paper: Papermania - Inspirations Warm Tones
Accessories: Anita's sticky ribbon; Martha Stewart border punch
That's all for this evening. We are going to have a quiet family in for New Year's Eve - we're going to have a Dr Who marathon session. Ben bought us the boxed set for Christmas - we huge fans, as you can probably tell!!
Whatever you're planning for this evening - have a great time. Enjoy, be safe and have fun. Wishing you all a very
Happy New Year
