Just Add Ink 180 - Nikki's colouring challenge

Hello Everyone,

How are you all today?  I've just put my husband on a plane to go to work in Western Australia for a new job.  He will be away for 4 weeks and it's the first time he's been away from home for this long.  I'm a single Mum once again. On the upside, I should be able to get lots of cards made, don't you think?  That and running around after 2 girls should keep me out of mischief, LOL!

Today's post is for my 4th and last Guest Designer card at Just Add Ink this month using a colouring challenge by Nikki to "Just Add Colouring".  I chose to Watercolour with my aquapainter and inks - Old Olive and Crisp Cantaloupe.

Here is my card.


I've used a new Hostess stamp set called Simply Sketched.  I've wanted this set since the moment our new catalogue started, however this set went into backorder for a while shortly after release.  It's available again now.


The cardstock is Crisp Cantaloupe, Whisper White and Smoky Slate.  I've used the Delicate Doilies Sizzix die and embossing folders of Mosaic on the White background and Lacy Brocade on the Smoky Slate which I've cut out using Chalk Talk framelits.

We hope you will come on over to Just Add Ink and see what the other Team members have made for your inspiration.  We would love you to join us for this weeks challenge.

Have a great day everyone.

Comments

  1. Christine BlainAugust 30, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    This is really lovely, Carolyn. Beautiful colour choices, and I love the embossed details. It's been great having you as a Guest Designer at Just Add Ink this month. xx

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  2. Paula DobsonAugust 30, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    I am totally with you on this set Carolyn, although I haven't used it much yet, lol
    Love your gorgeous colouring and all the pretty layers you have on this card. It has been lovely having you on the Design Team too!

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  3. Nikki SpencerAugust 30, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    Beautiful Carolyn! I love the doily/tag combination and you've done such a lovely job with colouring...very pretty! It's been lovely having you on the Design Team Carolyn and your work has been very inspiring and also enabling l might add...:0) I hope you survive the single life and get heaps of crafting time in. xxx

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  4. Carolyn LindenmayerAugust 30, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    Thanks so much for your lovely comments, Ladies. It's been great to be part of JAI.

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  5. KimBAugust 30, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    This is such a pretty card Carolyn and I love all the texture you added in. Great to hear you've enjoyed joining us as a guest designer. I certainly found it a pleasure to go and see each week what lovely creation you had for the challenges :)

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  6. Andrea WAugust 31, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    Very pretty! Your embossing is terrific and I love the colors. Hope your hubby enjoys his new job.

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  7. DonnaAugust 31, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    SUCH a pretty card! I Love the image, your design layout and your color choices, so very pretty! TFS with us!! (Best wishes for hubby's job and mamma's den!)

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  8. Louise SharpAugust 31, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    So beautiful Carolyn, just like you! I love this new hostess stamp set, and the colours you have used go so well together! I probably would never have put crisp cantalope with smokey slate, I will now! :) So nice to have you designing on the team this month, everything is beautiful.
    Lou xx

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    1. Carolyn LindenmayerAugust 31, 2013 at 3:42 PM

      Thanks very much, Lou. What a sweetie you are. It's been fun. I actually love these new colours.

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  9. Vicki HodgmanSeptember 2, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Such a pretty card. I love the doily behind. Just sets it off nicely. Vx

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