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This is just a quick update to let you know that still add INK tive is up and running again.  I hesitate calling it a challenge blog because it is best described as a 'home' for a collection of inspiring projects that feature Stampin' Up! stamp sets and/or accessories. This week I have brought back, 'Spot that Stamp Set' and we are featuring, 'Summer Silhouettes'. I absolutely love the images in the set and so glad it is staying on in the new catalogue which will be released on the 2nd of July, here in Australia. I had better not spend much more time on the internet as I have a craft room to finish tidying and need to unpack and ink up some new pre-order goodies if I get the chance. For any SU supplies, please click on the link below to take you to my on-line store.       Thanks for stopping by,

This week at still addINKtive challenges we have a beautiful sketch and colour combo for you - s.a # 7 http://stilladdinktive.blogspot.com A different 'twist' to s.a. challenges is that you can use both parts of the challenge or you can choose either our sketch or the colour combo to get you started - three challenges in one!  Feel free to combine ideas and play along with other challenge sites too. I had planned to do a telescoping card for this week's challenge but I still haven't had a chance to get into my craft room and have some 'me' time for over a month now!  I'm loving my job this year but working full time is sure killing my creative mojo! Here's hoping that many of you have a bit more time up your sleeve than me and you can join in with this week's challenge -  http://stilladdinktive.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/still-addinktive-challenge-7-sketch-and.html Happy Stamping!

This week over at still addINKtive challenges we are featuring two gorgeous stamp sets that have matching dies -  Hearts a Flutter   Secret Garden Hop on over to the challenge blog to check out the guidelines.  Your project does not have to be new so if you have made a card, 3D item or a scrapbook layout etc. using either Hearts a Flutter or Secret Garden , go and link it up.  We'd love to see what you have created.

Be sure to visit still addINktive for the latest sketch and colour challenge.  As it is the first week of the month, there's a prize up for grabs and don't forget that you can just do the colour or sketch component  or both - 3 choices!   s.a. # 6   http://stilladdinktive.blogspot.com I'm hoping to get a chance to play along next week but sadly work is all consuming at the moment :( For all those that can, happy stamping!

I'm a little sad as it is our last day of Summer :(  We've had some scorching temperatures over the last week but I definitely felt a hint of Autumn in the air today. To mark the end of our Aussie Summer and to wish the warm weather along for those in the Northern Hemisphere, we have two 'beach' stamp sets that we are featuring at still addINKtive for our Spot that Stamp Set Challenge. Hop on over to the challenge blog to check out the guidelines.  Your project does not have to be new so if you have made a card or a scrapbook layout etc. using either By the Seashore or By the Tide , go and link it up.  We'd love to see what you have created.   By the Seashore By the Tide   I'm also a bit sad because if you haven't already noticed, I haven't been able to play along with the challenges at still addINKtive lately, mainly because work is consuming most of my spare time.  Don't get me wrong, I love my job as a Kindy/Prep...

http://stilladdinktive.blogspot.com Just popping in with a quick post to remind you about our latest Sketch and Colour Challenge over at still addINKtive. Remember you can choose to use the sketch or the colour combo as inspiration or combine the two for a fun and easy challenge. Happy Stamping!

 Penny Farthing Calendar This week at Still AddINKtive Challenges we are featuring the second round of  SALE-A-BRATION Stamp Sets - Madison Avenue, Feeling Sentimental and Vintage Verses .  Make sure you go and check out the inspiring projects by the DT, link up your creations (old or new) and get some free templates that are on offer this week. I decided to have another play with my One Big SALE-A-BRATION 2013 Digital Disc and was pretty pleased that I worked out how to create another shaped card, this time using the Penny Farthing Digital Stamp from the SAB stamp set called, Feeling Sentimental.  We don't have MDS in Australia yet so I made an enlarged mirror image of the 'stamp' using the Print Master 2011 Platinum Edition program. This is what it looked like before I hand cut around the printed image -     I decided it looked a bit plain by itself and adding too many embellishments would have distracted from the image, so I decided ...

Hi there and welcome to addINKtive designs.  Over at still addINKtive challenges we have a beautiful sketch and colour challenge for you. S.A. # 4 - Sketch and Colour I spent the first week of the Summer holidays designing the sketches and I'm quite pleased with how this one turned out and very glad that Kathy has taken charge of all the colour combinations.  We have a great line up in store for you over the next few months.  I really LOVE blue and brown together and was pretty happy with Kathy's choice this week - s.a. # 4   http:stilladdinktive.blogspot.com It's my first week back at work after the summer holiday break and I didn't have a lot of time to spend on this card, so kept pretty close to the sketch. The Paper Players Challenge # 131 - Sympathy Card The Paper Players have a challenge to make a Sympathy card and I made this for a fellow stamping friend who recently lost her daughter.   It's a gre...

This week at still addINKtive challenges Kathy has chosen a beautiful colour combo.  I thought the colour palette was perfect for one of my little Valentine Chocolate Holders . My newest SAB set, Bloomin' Marvellous, was wanting to get inky for the first time, so in keeping with 'tradtition' for this time of the year, I came up with a similar design to past years but swapped the stamp set to a current SAB one. It's the Fifth Week of the Month at s.a. challenges so we will either have a sketch or a colour combo for inspiration.  We've decided to go with this trio and can't wait to see your lovely creations. Here's some more detailed pictures of my DT project for the week - Bloomin' Marvellous SAB Stamp Set (Free with every $100 {AUD} purchase during SALE-A-BRATION time) I used Guylian Heart Shaped Belgian Chocolates, available in packs of 8 from Woolworths. Just having some photography fun - using a little cu...

This week at still addINKtive we are featuring three SALE-A-BRATION Stampin' Up! ® Stamp Sets,  Patterned Occasions, Pretty Petites and Bloomin' Marvellous.  Hop on over to the challenge site to read more about our special SAB Week and how you can join in on the fun! I chose to use the cute elephant image from Patterned Occasions and make a Double Pocket Card to hold a couple of tags. Please keep reading as I have included quite a few links to some interesting tutorials. SAB Double Pocket Card Did you spot that cute, tiny, double bow? It's made from weaving ribbon through a small fork.  I spotted the idea on Pinterest and you can follow the tutorial HERE .    Instructions on how to make a basic Double Pocket Card from DSP can be found HERE on You Tube . Enjoy! Here's a link to the first Double Pocket Card I made (SU) - http://addinktivedesigns.blogspot.com.au/2011/11/jai-92-just-add-tag-or-bookmark.html Here's a post about ho...

Here's a little sneak peek at a new elephant card that I made based on a soon to be released S ALE- A - B RATION Stamp from the set called Patterned Occasions .  It is different to the print out version in my last post as it is made from a template, punches, DSP and a few accessories. Not only have I got a template for an elephant shaped card , but for a cupcake and a new coffee cup as well!  I have designed them for my upcoming workshops to highlight the gorgeous new Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper, Ribbon and Button Pack that will be available during SALE-A-BRATION time. Q. So how do you get your FREE TEMPLATES so you can make your own fun shaped cards? A. Join us at still addINKtive challenges next week where we will be featuring some of the new SAB stamp sets on offer. EVERY participant will receive a free template and if you enter 3 times, you can get all three for free. While you are over there taking a look, be sure to check out the latest ske...

s.a. # 2 It's time for another Sketch and Colour Challenge at still addINKtive.   A different 'twist' to our challenges is that you can use both parts of the challenge or you can choose either our sketch or the colour combo to get you started.  It's entirely up to you! The sketch this week is for a square card or project featuring an image in the centre square.  I've chosen some bright summery colours, Tempting Turquoise and  Summer Starfruit to team up with one of my all time favourite colours, Chocolate Chip.   I hope you will hop on over to our challenge blog, check out the beautiful cards by the rest of the DT and be inspired to play along with us this week. Here's the sketch and colour combo - s.a. # 2 I made a Desk Top Calendar Box and used a step by step downloadable tutorial by Connie Babbert from Inkspired Treasures. Here's My Project Recipe: Stamp Sets:  Tea Shoppe, Flock Together Card Stock:  Whis...