JAI #354: STAMPIN' UP! SITTING HERE "THINKING OF YOU" CARD

For this week's Just Add Ink challenge, we have a beautiful inspiration pic to get the creative juices flowing.

The pattern on the teacup made me think of Stampin' Up!'s Moroccan Designer Series Paper, which determined my colour scheme.  I was inspired to make a friendship card, as it's nice to share a "cuppa" with someone you want to spend time with.   You'll see I've incorporated grey timber, and some Rich Razzleberry flowers, with matching enamel centres, on my card:

I wanted to place a couple of little bows near the top of the swing's ropes, but found the Very Vanilla Thick Baker's Twine too heavy.  My solution?  Separate the threads of the twine (I halved the thickness) ... great colour match, and a nice, delicate, embellishment.

Listed below are the Stampin' Up! products I used to make my card.  If you would like to buy the products, please click on one of the thumbnail images, to be taken to my online store (for Australian residents only).

Make sure you check out the glorious creations of the rest of the Just Add Ink Design Team; there are some beauties this week!

I'm in for a wonderful weekend; I'm travelling to Perth, in Western Australia, for a Stampin' Up! OnStage Local event.  It will be a weekend of catching up with friends and family, and getting my hands on the brand new Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue in advance of its release on 1st June.  How exciting!  I hope you have a great weekend, too.

Product List

Sitting Here Photopolymer Stamp Set [141589] $30.00	Blooms & Wishes Photopolymer Stamps [141784] $37.00	Clear Block A [118487] $7.00	Clear Block E [118484] $20.00	Clear Block H [118490] $14.00
Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $12.25	Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad [140932] $12.25	Delightful Dijon Classic Stampin' Pad [138327] $11.50	Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad [141394] $11.50	Rich Razzlebberry Classic Stampin' Pad [126950] $11.50
Versamark Pad [102283] $15.00	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $8.75	Heat Tool [129056] $50.00	Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock [106550] $15.75	Dapper Denim A4 Cardstock [141419] $14.00
Watercolor Paper [122959] $8.75	Moroccan Designer Series Paper [141645] $19.25	Big Shot [143263] $159.00	Project Life Cards & Labels Framelits [135707] $41.00	Blender Pens [102845] $17.00
Brights Enamel Shapes [141680] $15.75	Very Vanilla Thick Baker’S Twine [138411] $6.25	Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $17.00	Sponge Daubers [133773] $9.00	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $7.00
Glue Dots [103683] $8.00

JAI #353: STAMPIN' UP! CHEERFUL CRITTERS

I've gone a bit "cutesy" for this week's Just Add Ink challenge:

I have my paired Cheerful Critters stamp set with some papers from the Sending Love Designer Series Paper Stack.  I'm not so sure about the sentiment I've used (is it common to say this in the US?), but I am sure whoever receives this card will know it was given in love!  It wasn't until I had finished making this card, that I realised Cheerful Critters is retired ....  so I can't link to it in my online store.  If you'd like to buy a little-used set, let me know!

My stitched oval is cut from Watercolor Paper ... because my original plan was to watercolour the bunny.  I changed tack, though, and used paper-piecing for both the bunny and his/her top.  The ribbon used for the bow has a slight cream tinge to it, complementing the Watercolor Paper well.  A bit of playful ribbon treatment, and a Real Red enamel heart, completes the design.

I hope this card puts a smile on your face.  Make sure you check out the rest of the Just Add Ink Design Team's "critter creations" here.

Listed below are all the Stampin' Up! products (apart from the stamp set!) used to make my card.  If you would like to buy them for yourself, clicking on one of the thumbnail images will take you direct to my online store (for Australian shoppers only).

Product List

Clear Block D [118485] $14.00	Clear Block G [118489] $8.00	Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad [101406] $15.75	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126949] $11.50	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [126975] $11.50
Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685] $14.00	Real Red A4 Card Stock [106578] $14.00	Watercolor Paper [122959] $8.75	Sending Love Designer Series Paper Stack [142733] $17.50	Big Shot [143263] $159.00
Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $50.00	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706] $58.00	5/8" (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon [141487] $12.25	Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Stitched Satin Ribbon [141693] $15.75	Succulent Garden 3/8" Ribbon Combo Pack [142781] $16.00
Brights Enamel Shapes [141680] $15.75	Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $17.00	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $7.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00	Sponge Daubers [133773] $9.00
Glue Dots [103683] $8.00