Saturday 11 January 2014

January 2014 Design Team Blog Hop

Hey & Happy Weekend!

I'm SO happy you've stopped by the blog today as today is the first Design Team Blog Hop of 2014.  As we've quite a few new followers here, ("Hello & Thank you") I will explain what's going on! 

Here at Uniko Studio I currently only release new products every other month. This is for a number of reasons, firstly, being an avid paper crafter myself and knowing the current economic climate I know 'some' are on a limited budget when it comes to buying new stash, so this way you're not tempted to splurge too much every month. The second reason is that it is just me here at Uniko Studio HQ. I currently run this little business single handedly, designing, blogging, demoing, classes, packing etc, etc. so releasing every other month gives me chance to keep my head above water, well, just about!

So, on the in-between release months the Design Team & I take a look back at a previously released product, dust it off and give it some love! This month I decided to dust off the previously released Accent Essentials: Arrows clear stamp set which was released back in June 2013 HERE & HERE.

Here's a look at the set, which is also up for grabs, plus a £5 Gift Certificate to spend in store...




This set does exactly what it says in it's title, accentuates your projects. It can be used alone or paired with ALL of Uniko Studio's clear stamps plus others you have in your stash. I dusted off my set and created a few new cards to share with you today...

For my first card I couldn't wait to accentuate some LOVE hearts...




Add some sequin detail and the result is instant LOVE! I started out by die cutting my heart. I then selectively inked the point of the arrow & stamped it so it lined up with the corner of the panel. After cleaning my stamp I then selectively inked the feather side of the arrow, lining up the point with the first stamped section, the sentiment is from Always & Forever.




Then the fun part, adhering lovely red sequins to a kraft base card using glossy accents. I traced round the die cut heart on the kraft card base so I knew exactly where to place the sequins and ensure the negative space would be filled once the panel was adhered using foam adhesive. 

My next card is also LOVE themed...




I used the Freshly Made Sketch challenge sketch seen HERE and below for the starting point & layout of my card.




Quite a bit of masking off on this card too, firstly I stamped the heart from Always & Forever. I then masked & stamped the 'LOVE' from All Occasion Sentiments #5 and lastly masked and stamped the arrow. A touch of gold sparkly glitter & tah dah! 




My final card I am sharing today, (before we get to the FABulous DT samples) switches gears to a different occasion, showing the versatility of this little set...




This card was inspired by Laurie Willison's Muse Challenge card seen HERE and below. When I saw the card over at the challenge blog I instantly thought of the triangle arrow stamp and set about creating a sunburst.




I simply marked a small point on my white mat layer and randomly stamped around. The bright yellow made me smile, hence the choosing of the sentiment from FONTiments - Birthday. I framed the sentiment in a label from Label Love: Thank you stamped in Berry Sorbet and adhered to a Berry Sorbet die cut. 




That wraps up all my projects using this set, how about we take a look at how the Design Team have used it...

Stacey
Taheerah


How about a PRIZE...? 

Simply comment along the hop for the chance to win the featured set or a set to the same value if you already own it. Plus a £5 Gift Certificate to spend in store HERE. You have until Midnight Wednesday 14th January to comment and I will announce the winner here on the blog Monday 15th July.

Happy Hopping!


29 comments:

  1. Love how you used the arrows for Valentine cards, it's a match made in heaven! Love the sunburst effect on your third card too...

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  2. Wow. Love all the ideas but am blown away by the sunburst. Love it love it love it!

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  3. Gorgeous cards, Bev! Love the first card with the sequins heart. And the sunshine card is awesome.

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  4. HAPPY New Year Beverley! Not sure how you manage to keep up with everything.....amazing!
    What a way to showcase this set....love your cards especially the red sequins!

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  5. These are lovely Bev! I love the sequin heart and ray pattern...that glittery heart is perfect too!

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  6. Yet again, a series of gorgeous cards (is it little wonder we come back to see your fabulous creations almost daily? Each is beautiful and you've showcased the versatility of Accent Essentials wonderfully! The show-stopper for me is the sequined heart...no, wait, the gold hearts/Love...or maybe the sunburst...LOVE all three!!
    c

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  7. Fabulous, Bev ... both heart ones are so deliciously shiny and sparkley ... and the sunburst one ... wow ... it's so gorgeous! Anita :)

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  8. Great show-casing of a truly versatile stamp set. Love the sequin one most...must be part crow--drawn to sparkly things.

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  9. Wow! Stunning cards, Bev and amazing work from your DT.
    It's just great to see the creative ways they have used the stamp set.
    Things I never would have thought to do!
    Thanks for the chance to win.
    Caroline xxx

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  10. Oh Wow! 3 fantastic cards - love each one but think that sequin heart has to be top for me. x

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  11. These are fabulous Beverley! I love that across the three cards, you have showcased lots of the different stamps from the set, allowing us to see what can be done with them. They really are a versatile set aren't they! I especially love the first card, so simple but yet so effective. The sequins inside the die cut card is amazing and really makes the card pop. Well done, Laura xx

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  12. Bev, love all your cards you are very talented, love the first one x

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  13. Wow this is gorgeous Beverley. Love all those sequins

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  14. Great cards, as always! I love your take on Laurie's Muse - very bright and fun! Thanks for joining us!

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  15. Fantastic cards! Your FMS card really stands out - such bold colors and I love your arrow! Thanks so much for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches.

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  16. Love all these gorgeous cards Bev - those sunrays look amazing xx

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  17. I love your Muse card!! What a great way to be inspired! Love all of your other cards as well - glitz always rocks!!!

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  18. I love the idea of this hop. :) And your cards are fabulous. They really showcase the versatility of this set and make me think it needs to be added to my crafting stash.

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  19. WOW!!! Beautiful works Bev! Love all you cards :)

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  20. Great selection of cards, Bev. I love how you created the sunburst using the arrow, so clever. Thanks for the opportunity to win :) x

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  21. Wow! Love the sun rays - I would never have thought of using the triangular arrow stamp. Really clever! X

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  22. WOW! Beautiful cards! My favorite is the last one, so cleverly stamped! Thanks for the chance!

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  23. So beautiful Bev...all of them! I just love the sequins and what a great way to use the arrow as a sunburst! Awesome!!
    And thank you so much for joining us at FMS!!

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  24. Love the bright and cherry sunburst, Beverley!

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  25. Your cards are glorious, I especially love that fab sunburst!

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  26. Wow these are amazing! I LOVE that sun card! So beautiful!

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  27. All lovely cards! I love the one for our challenge with all the sparkle! Thanks so much for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches.

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  28. love your cards, especially the one with the sentiment in the cloud!!

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  29. Such cool cards, Bev! Love the sunburst - so clever. The arrows are very versatile!

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