TIME OUT Challenge - Inspired By Words

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These fortnights pass SO quickly, don't you think?  

Anyway, it's challenge #25 over at TIME OUT Challenges and we are back to being inspired by words, the phrase for this fortnights challenge is...

Rock around the clock

What do these words inspire you to create? I was inspired by the word clock, which resulted in this card...

It's been a while since I inked up my very first 2 Uniko Studio clear stamp sets, Today, Tomorrow & Always Time and Extra Time, so it was nice to dust them off and give them some love! I used my two favourite clock faces and a trio of WPlus9 ink colours to create this card.

I was also inspired by the current Addicted to CAS challenge HERE whose cue word is MASK. As you can see I masked and stamped my clock faces down the right hand side of my card.

This fortnight we have a lovely guest designer joining us, Hazel, be sure to stop by Hazel's blog HERE to see how she was inspired by the photo and of course the FABulous TIME OUT Challenges Design Team...

Sandie

Nonni

Lynn

Gerrina

Anita
Sarah
Elizabeth
Shona

For all the info and to link up your challenge be sure to stop by the TIME OUT Challenges blog. I look forward to seeing your creations :) I'll be back again later in the week with more to share & until then, thank you for stopping by today.

A bit of Extra Time ...

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So I found a little bit of Extra Time to play with the Extra Time stamp set! Continuing the theme from yesterday I am taking each stamp set available from Uniko Studio and creating some NEW projects using them whilst also looking back at projects I made when they were first released! 

So, we're using Extra Time ...

This set was created as an additions set, but it has a LOT of potential just using it on it's own. It contains a yummy clocking in card which is a perfect journalling card size. It also contains more clock faces and an assortment of sentiments.

How about a card for the girls? Girls you say...with this set..? Yep, you can girly this up quite easily with a limited amount of accessories and the right colour choice ...

I started out with a piece  of Fine Linen card stock & stamped the clocking in card over it with Fine Linen ink. I then die cut the scallop circle so it hung slightly off the edge. I then used some removable adhesive to hold it in place on the base card while I stamped the clock face inside. Before adhering the fine linen layer to the card with foam adhesive I wrapped around some Calypso Coral bakers twine & tied a bow. A die cut flower & small banner sentiment embellished with rhinestones finished the card of nicely! 

Next up is a CAS card for the boys ...

My guy doesn't like a lot of fuss so I often keep this in mind when creating cards for men. I kept it simple by using one shade of green and a neutral white. I even kept the clock faces fuss free without any hands! I like the simplicity!

How about a couple of cards from when this set was released back in February ...

I want to mention one more product available from Uniko Studio which coordinates with todays Extra Time stamp set & Time from yesterday...

This digital paper collection features images from both the Time & Extra Time sets. It is a great addition  to have and provides even more possibilities when using your stamps...

This is a new card I created using a couple of the papers from the set paired with stamps from Extra Time. It's not my usual style and has a bit too much going on with pattern and colour mixing, but it's good to step outside of your comfort zone once in a while...right?! 

Here are a couple of cards using the papers when I first released them...

Hopefully I have inspired you a little bit more with this set & shown you that you can girly up a masculine set with a few graphic flowers, selected embellishments and colours! Plus a few more ideas for those often hard to make for men in our lives?! 

All the products shown today are available from the website HERE! Thanks for stopping by today.

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More to life ...

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As the saying begins 'There's more to life than ...' so it is when it comes to Uniko Studio products! With all the hype and excitement over the last weekend and few days here at Uniko Studio with Super FREE Saturday and with the September release just around the corner, I thought it would be nice to do a recap on all the products available from Uniko Studio.

Don't worry I'm not going to cram it all into one blog post! I thought I'd spend the day's up until the Sneak Peeks start focusing on a product or two that are already available on the website. As much as I LOVE new stash it's always good to look back at what you've got & how you can use it differently.

I also thought it would be nice for the NEW followers here at Uniko Studio to see what products are available. So without further ado I thought I start in release order and begin with ...

Today, Tomorrow & Always TIME was one of the first clear stamp sets to be released from Uniko Studio back in February. When I designed this set back in 2011 while still at University I wanted a set that would cater for the men in our lives but wanted to have a feminine feel too and even though I do say so myself this set is perfect for both girls and boys.

Here are a few NEW examples of how this set can be used...

My first card shows the feminine side of this set, using the bold graphic flower contained in the set in all 3 sizes in a cheerful colour combination paired with a 'timless' sentiment. I used the current Clean & Simple sketch for the layout for my card seen HERE and below. I think the flowers are perfect for this layout! 

The photo below shows the techniques of masking and layering I've used on the card ...

How about a card for the boys ...

Using the current Retro Sketch HERE and my go to masculine colour combo I came up with the card above. The bonus of the clock faces contained in this set is that they coordinate with a 1 3/4" circle punch and can be layered & matted with products that coordinate with that size circle such as these Papertrey Ink Mat Stack Dies!

Also stamp the time to that which you choose! 

This set is timeless & has so many possibilities and will always be one of my FAVES! Here is how one customer Lucy Abrams created, who bought Time put it to use & submitted it for publication ...

You can find this in the current Sept/Oct issue of Paper Crafts magazine! Here are a couple of cards from when this set was first released ...

It's been fun focusing on this set, seeing how others have used it and looking back at cards I created back in February. I hope you join me again tomorrow for the next stamp set focus?! 

Thanks for stopping by today.

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Another one for the boys ...

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I had SO much fun using the current Retro Sketch I used yesterday HERE, HERE and seen below that I had to make one more card for the BOYS for the Addicted To Stamps Challenge HERE...

This turned out a little less CAS than yesterdays card, with using the patterned digital downloadable paper & pairing it with the clocking in card & pocket watch. I think it's rather fun though & draws your focus to the pocket watch, making that the focal point of the card. 

Moxie FAB World have a challenge HERE all about focal points on cards, so I thought it quite fitting to enter this card over there too! Why not go check it out & have a go.

Here's the sketch ...

And a close up of the focal point ...

I've got some fun stuff lined up for the end of the week so your going to want to keep an eye on the blog! Those of you who are signed up for the newsletter already know about what I've got in store! So, if you want to be in the know first sign up for the newsletter HERE! 

There's still TIME to enter the giveaway HERE too, so why not have a go there is some FAB stuff up for grabs like ALL the digital products from Uniko Studio, a stamp set of your choice AND more! Check it out!!

That's all from me today, thanks for stopping by.

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Supplies:

Card Stock: PTI Smokey Shadow. WPlus9 White. SU! Basic Grey

Ink: PTI Smokey Shadow& Fresh Snow

Stamps: Uniko Studio Time & Extra Time

Accessoreis: PTI Pure Poppy Twill Ribbon. Foam Adhesive

Am I the only one ...?

Hello & Happy Weekend!

Am I the only one who enjoys making cards for the men in our lives?! I love a good 'masculine' card challenge so when I saw the current card challenge over on Addicted To Stamps HERE I had to join  in ...

The challenge is to make a card for the men in our lives. Now, the Uniko Studio TIME and EXTRA TIME stamp sets are perfect for making a masculine card! 

I used the current Freshly Made Sketch HERE and seen below for the layout of my card, it came together in under 15 minutes which is perfect at the moment due to how busy things are in The Studio!

I used my 'go to' colour combo for masculine cards! Here's a close up ...

I bought myself some NEW crafting tools to design with ... Tim Holtz Distress Markers, they should arrive today so hopefully I will find some time to 'play' with them today! I have some essential jobs to complete in The Studio which is all good, if you've signed up for the Uniko Studio NEWSLETTER HERE you will be getting an email shortly telling you about some exciting things to come in the few days! 

There is still plenty of time to enter the GIVEAWAY HERE too! I can't believe so few have signed up - it's FREE stuff after all!! It's open internationally so why not have a go!! 

OK, time for me to sign off & get these jobs completed! Thanks for stopping by.

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Supplies

Card Stock: PTI Smokey Shadow, Soft Stone. SU! Poppy Parade. WPlus9 White

Ink: SU! Poppy Parade. Memento Tuxedo Black

Stamps: Uniko Studio Time & Extra Time

Accessories: Foam Adhesive

Three in One ...

Happy Sunny Tuesday!

Did we all survive Monday?! I did as I had a day off in the sunshine all be it a little windy to spend some TIME with a friend shopping, eating & chatting! It's back to work today though, however the sun is out & it feels like Summer has arrived! 

Anyway, onto todays card ...

For this card I have combined 3 challenges, yep that's right my brain coped in this challenge itself! Haha must be the rest it has had recently! So I started out with the current Retro Sketch HERE & seen below. 

Then I needed some colours to inspire me so I used the current CR84FN Challenge HERE & seen below.

And then into the mix I added the current 'Less is More' challenge HERE of adding sewing to my card. I did this by adding some faux stitching to my mat layer of Kraft CS. Feeble attempt at this challenge but I've got a few ideas so may have another go at this challenge later in the week! 

Well, I had best get going & do some work. Thanks for stopping by today.

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Supplies:

Card Stock: SU! Chocolate Chip & Calypso Coral, PTI Kraft.

Stamps: Uniko Studio Time & Extra Time

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa 

Accessories: PTI Tag, Banner & Limitless Layers Dies. PTI Melon Berry Ribbon, SU! Button, Embroidery Floss & Foam Adhesive.

The Uniko Studio Saturday Show!

Happy Weekend!

I'm back today to share a few cards that I have spotted around blogland that use Uniko Studio stamps in such FAB ways!

First up is Pauline ...

Just look at this pastel beauty using Background Builders - Lattice, it looks good enough to eat! I love that Pauline has combined 3 of the lattice designs to build a background too. Pauline is also the creator of this next beauty ...

Lovely PINK doily goodness on this card! Love the die cut decorative edge too, it works lovely with the largest doily pattern.

Next up is Ardyth ...

I just love the large graphic flower embossed in glossy black against the rainbow background, stunning! Must get me some black glossy embossing powder!

How about some FONTiment Fancies - Swirls & Flourishes paired with FONTiments - Birthday? Just look at this CAS design from Sue in such a classic colour combo ...

Camilla has WOWed me again with this card using Background Builders - Lattice a clock face from  Extra Time & the graphic flowers from Time ...

I love the colour combo plus how Camilla has cut out the Lattice panel, FAB! Camilla also has this beauty in her Flickr account ...

Hearts & Doilies a perfect combination! 

Thank you ladies for creating such loveliness using Uniko Studio stamps! I LOVE to see what you all create so don't forget to drop me an email or link via the comments to your creations! 

Thanks for stopping by today.

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One for the guys ...

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It's been a while since I made & shared a card made for a guy, so when I saw this weeks Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger I knew I had to make a 'guy' card! 

This is the Trigger Photo ...

I was totally inspired by the colours ...

I started off by stamping the Lattice background un Memento Rich Cocoa & then chose some Copic colours to match the inspiration photo & randomly coloured the Lattice. The clock face and sentiment are from Extra Time. 

I hope your all having a FAB weekend, thanks for stopping by!

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Two ...

HEY!

TGIF! As you can see I am on a countdown to Sunday! LOL! As Sunday is the day the Uniko Studio peeks start! Are you excited to see what's coming next?

Until then I have this card to share with you ...

For this card I used the current ColourQ#132 colours ...

This is defo not a colour combo I'd use off the top of my head as it has green and orange 2 colours I rarely use! However, I did enjoy coming them all. I kept a lot of white space & used the colours sparingly! 

Well, there is one more day till peeks start & one more TIME card to share - for now anyway! Lol! Until tomorrow, thanks for stopping by today!

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