Just Add Ink #435 - Inspiration Challenge

Jo's Stamping Spot - Just Add Ink Challenge #435


I'm back with another Just Add Ink Challenge today! This week we have an inspiration image suggested by Kim!

Jo's Stamping Spot - Just Add Ink Challenge #435


Jo's Stamping Spot - Just Add Ink Challenge #435


I'll be honest, I wasn't totally sure what to do with this image. I don't have any of the current tree stamp sets so I had to dig out an old set and use it with a bit of a twist!

I've never really been a traditional Christmas colour scheme kind of girl and I like to mix it up a little. My tree set was perfect for a more contemporary style so I used more bold colours Poppy Parade, Coastal Cabana and Lemon Lime Twist with a Crumb Cake base.

Another inspiration came from a team meeting I attended at the end of October when my upline (and fellow JAI Design Team buddy) Di Barnes showed me this beautiful technique with the new/old shimmer paints which I used on my three trees. Using my Stamparatus I stamped the same colour tree on to the same colour cardstock, restamped it in Versamark and then embossed the image in clear embossing powder. The I used a sponge dauber to apply the Frost White shimmer paint to each punched tree and the shimmer paint wipes off where the embossing is. It leaves a stunning effect on the cardstock so I do hope you try it! I tried to photograph it below but they don't do the card any justice!

To finish the card I popped the trees on mini dimensionals and added some washi tape and silver ribbon and a little sentiment in the corner.

Jo's Stamping Spot - Just Add Ink Challenge #435 using Festival of Trees Stamp Set by Stampin' Up!


Jo's Stamping Spot - Just Add Ink Challenge #435 using Festival of Trees Stamp Set by Stampin' Up!


Jo's Stamping Spot - Just Add Ink Challenge #435 using Festival of Trees Stamp Set by Stampin' Up!


There are plenty of other gorgeous designs by the team this week so do pop on over to the Just Add Ink blog and check them out!

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