Friday, January 17, 2020

Just Add Ink #488 - Celebration Blog Hop



Happy Friday ~

Welcome to a very special post... Just Add Ink is celebrating 10 years of challenges! We've also reached over 1000 followers! Both milestones are definitely worth celebrating & that is our challenge theme this week. We appreciate you & we'd love you to share your celebration cards & projects with us.

As part of our milestone celebrations the design team are offering prizes - Yay! Check out the JAI blog for details. Prizes will include stamp sets, card kits, embossing folders, ribbons, rhinestones, handmade cards/tags....

I couldn't resist playing with the new Painted Poppies stamps & Peaceful Poppies designer paper. I stamped my poppies on Shimmery White cardstock & coloured them using a blender brush, & I coloured the leaves with a dauber due to the smaller size - super quick & easy! Fortunately I enjoy fussy cutting as I have the other set of dies in this suite.

I've left the sentiment off this card for now....when I know who I'm gifting it to I'll add a little strip of black with white embossing on it I think.


I'm the lucky last on the hop so if you click on the next button below you'll end up back at the start with, Chantell. Enjoy the hop!


Thanks for stopping past today.

Patrice x
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  1. Chantell RandallJanuary 17, 2020 at 1:07 AM

    Lovely Patrice, Love the deep rich colour. Chantell xx

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    1. PatriceJanuary 21, 2020 at 4:31 PM

      Thanks, lovely. Yes very rich colours on this one. Quite a change to my norm. x

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  2. mary nobleJanuary 17, 2020 at 2:38 PM

    This is gorgeous! Love how you blended the purple...

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    1. PatriceJanuary 21, 2020 at 4:26 PM

      Thanks so much, Mary. I love how quickly I was able to 'colour' these poppies using the method I did. No need to be too careful either. x

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2020 at 4:36 PM

    So love the colouring of the purple poppies just jump right out at you along with the lovely use of the green stripe paper on the dark grey tones in so perfectly.

    Ali P

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    1. PatriceJanuary 21, 2020 at 4:27 PM

      Thanks, Ali. Yes quite a bit of bright going on in this one :) I think once I add the sentiment it'll all tie in nicely. x

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  4. BonnieJanuary 17, 2020 at 10:41 PM

    What can I say: the angles, pop of red and those greens. YUMMY.

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    1. PatriceJanuary 21, 2020 at 4:27 PM

      Thanks, Bonnie. Always so lovely to see you joining our challenges each week. x

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  5. HelenJanuary 19, 2020 at 10:06 PM

    So pretty, Narelle! Your flowers really pop and the angled panels on the front are a wonderful design feature! A great celebrations card! :) :)

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    1. PatriceJanuary 21, 2020 at 4:28 PM

      Thanks, Helen. I rather like an angled panel....because I'm so particular about everything being neat & straight normally :) x

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  6. AndreaJanuary 20, 2020 at 11:41 AM

    Beautiful card Patrice. Love your poppies in purple and your overall design colours. ��

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    1. PatriceJanuary 21, 2020 at 4:29 PM

      Thank you, Andrea. This poppy set looks great in all the colours, doesn't it? Very versatile. x

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  7. Joanne StubbingsJanuary 20, 2020 at 10:13 PM

    Lovely card Patrice, good to see you creating again! xx

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    1. PatriceJanuary 21, 2020 at 4:31 PM

      Thanks, Jo. It's so nice to be back in my craft room. x

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  8. Robyn OliverJanuary 21, 2020 at 8:59 AM

    A really striking card Patrice, love the colour combination and the flash of maroon... I sometimes leave sentiments off too, for later or the inside... big congrats to you and the JAI team on 10 years, Robyn

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    1. PatriceJanuary 21, 2020 at 4:30 PM

      Thank you, Robyn. I was actually tossing up between a gold ribbon, & the red. Went with the red because the rest of the card used such bold colours & the gold was a bit too muted & didn't look quite right. x

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  9. Shannon KissaneJanuary 21, 2020 at 11:16 PM

    I love the rich colour of the poppies, and I also love the idea of leaving the sentiment off until later - such a great tip!

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    1. PatriceJanuary 23, 2020 at 10:25 AM

      Thanks, Shannon. Yes unless I'm creating a card with someone in mind, other than general birthday, I like to leave the sentiment off so it can be tailored :) x

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  10. JanJanuary 22, 2020 at 3:44 PM

    Gorgeous card as always P, so great to see you back creating again! Thank you for your friendship and the fun JAI catch ups along the way too xx

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    1. PatriceJanuary 23, 2020 at 10:27 AM

      Thanks, lovely. I'm enjoying playing with all the new goodies (Tropical set turned up yesterday - squeal). I'm so glad we've been able to spend some great weekends together over the years. xx

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  11. Rachael LewsleyJanuary 22, 2020 at 8:06 PM

    Lovely creation P - the blending softens the blooms, and it reminds me so much of a vine with purple flowers, that my Poppy had growing on his fence x

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    1. PatriceJanuary 23, 2020 at 10:28 AM

      Awwwww how sweet that these pretty purple flowers gave you a lovely memory. That makes me happy - thanks for sharing. xx

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  12. ColourmehappyDiJanuary 23, 2020 at 1:42 PM

    Love the pop of the purple poppies, Patrice (glad I'm writing this & not saying it) against the white & watercolour striped paper. So fresh & pretty. Happy 10th milestone celebration.
    Hugs, D

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    1. PatriceJanuary 23, 2020 at 5:15 PM

      Hahahaha I had to say it out loud just to see.....you're right, bit of a mouthful. Thanks, Di. xx

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