Just add an extended absence and a crazy rumour….

by Sarah on September 27, 2010

in Cards,Sketch Challenges,Stamping,Techniques

So if you’ve visited me here at all in the past four weeks, you’ll know that there’s a new catalogue out :)

And that will be about the extent of your knowledge at the hands of me, since that’s all I’ve had to say here in the past month…

Certainly not through lack of wanting to blog, I have just had a bunch of  bits and pieces requiring my attention – a catalogue launch, a birthday party, some ‘real’ work, workshops, classes and life in general – you get the idea :)

What I do need to do however, is put to rest the “bigger and better things” rumour that started as a result of my resigning from the Just Add Ink design team!

After receiving some messages and emails about my supposed upcoming “bigger and better things” and realising that my absence from blogging was probably adding fuel to that particular fire, I thought it best to clarify that my departure from JAI was due to nothing more than wanting to simplify my commitments a little and make room for someone who had the time and energy to give their all to the wonderful experience of being part of such an awesome team.

That’s it.

I almost wish I did have some exciting news to share, but truly, that’s all there was to it.  I felt that I was putting in last minute substandard work that wasn’t fair to anybody and so I made the long put off decision to step down.

I absolutely loved being part of the JAI crew and want to thank Danielle and Amanda for giving me the opportunity to be on my first ever design team.  The gals on the team are all gorgeous and SO very talented and it was a delight to get to “know” them all a bit better.

For old time’s sake (and because I love the sketch that is the current challenge over there, I have a tidy craft desk with new stuff to play with and school holidaying poppets that are so divine at playing together and entertaining themselves…), I thought I would whip up a quick entry to Just Add Ink Challenge #36.

Here’s the sketch…

…and here’s what I did with it…

jai-36-sketch

I am completely in love with Awash with Flowers and also the DSP Patterns Stacks that are available in the all new colour collections.

Then there’s the new In-color Poly Twill – the one here is in Pear Pizzazz, the gorgeous new green In-color – love that too.

In fact there’s a whole lot to love in the new catalogue and I have much to share, from my launch projects to other bits and bobs that I have been creating with my new and exciting gear.

Now that we’re on school holidays here, I can’t specify a time frame, but I will be back soon with more to show.

Promise ;-)

“Just Add Ink Challenge #36 – Sketch”
Stamps: Awash with Flowers, Apple Blossom
Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Melon Mambo, Watercolour Paper, Brights Patterns Stack
Ink: StazOn Jet Black, Pear Pizzazz, Garden Green, Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine Tango
Accessories: Pear Pizzazz Poly Twill, White Gel Pen, Aquapainter, Melon Mambo and Pear Pizzazz Stampin’ Write Markers

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  • Sarah-Jane Kale'

    STUNNING!!!! and totally GORGEOUS!!! I always love me some GORGEOUS SJK eyecandy.. and this … well this makes me SMILE!!

    xx SJ

  • Elise

    LOVE this!! I'm getting itchy fingers waiting for the postie to deliver this stamp set to me ; )

    Enjoy your school holidays (p.s Hope you have some more “stuff” to show soon-I love all of your work, even your so-called 'substandard' xx)

  • Mae Collins

    You never created anything 'substandard' Sarah, I love all your work! Glad you are still playing with JAI challenges! Have fun with the kids in the school holidays.

  • sarahklass

    Thanks SJ! Happy to make you smile ;-)

  • sarahklass

    Oh there's more stuff Elise, don't you worry about that ;-) Hope your

    postie arrives soon!

  • sarahklass

    Thanks Mae! I loved playing along again and plan to do so as much as

    possible :)

  • http://www.ministamper.com Michelle

    Good to see you back :)

  • http://www.danielledaws.blogspot.com Danielle Daws

    Ahem! Where's all the 'substandard' work?? I sure didn't see any of it!! I squealed with delight when you applied for JAI! And we loved having you. :-)

    I adore this card too. Love your colouring!

    xx

  • http://kirstyscardnscrap.wordpress.com/ Kirsty Brown

    Simply gorgeous Sarah! I also love this SS. I'm going to pull it out this arvy and play with it!! A teeny bit embarrasing but I only just realised you were not on the DT yesterday! I know the DT take turns at submitting something and I just assumed it wasn't your week! I was a naughty girl one week and totally forgot to submit my card. See I'm just a klutz! LOL!

    Kirsty xx

  • Sharnee Torrents

    Beautiful Sarah, i'm with the other lovely ladies!! You could NEVER do half hearted work!!! Your cards are stunning and this just goes to show it :)
    WOW i'm really loving that Awash with flowers set too….. keeps popping up….. ummm it's getting closer and closer to the top of my wish list! he he :)
    HUge hugs to you dear lady, enjoy those precious children!!
    Smiles Sharnee :)

  • Jodene

    That is one stunning card Sarah! I love that stamp set too, can't wait to get it!

  • http://www.christineblain.blogspot.com Christine Blain

    Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. That's all I have to say. Oh, that, and THANK GOODNESS you finally put something on your blog for all your stalkers!!!

  • Bronaddinktivedesigns

    Welcome back to the world of blogging and what better way than to enter a challenge at Just Add Ink! Your card is scrumptious, Sarah, as always. There's never been any sub-standard stuff from you!! See you around!

  • Mary

    This is beautiful Sarah, can't wait to see more of the bits and pieces you've hinted at. xxx

  • Amanda R

    FAMILY is bigger and better things, by the way – that's all I meant in *that* post. We loved having you on the team, Mrs Klass. Gorgeous card, thanks for boosting my mojo once again. Hugs, Amanda