'Lovey Dovey'

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It's a bit 'Lovey Dovey' on the blog today with a little non-holiday card...

I've had this little idea stuck in my head since I designed the Peace On Earth set and had to put it into reality, so I did. The heart from Flower Power #3 and the sentiment are perfect for pairing with the Doves from Peace On Earth to create a love themed card. 

I kept it super simple & added lots of my favourite glitter to embellish the card & add that special touch for the recipient. Short & Sweet from me today as I spend some quality time with my husband!

Thanks for stopping by today & hope you all have a wonderful love filled day :)

Supplies

Card Stock: White from stash

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black, VersaMagic Red Magic

Stamps: Uniko Studio Peace On Earth & Flower Power #3

Accessories: Hero Arts Prisma Glitter

How Jolly, it's the Weekend!

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I'm in a JOLLY mood today, it might be because it's the weekend or it could possibly be due to the card I have to share with you today...

Yup, I've inked up Jolly Santa from Jolly Christmas and had fun with a little paper piecing. I rarely use patterned paper in my cards even though I have a HUGE stack of lovely papers! I decided to use a patterned paper from Basic Grey's Nordic Holiday. Along with using the paper for Santa I decided to add a strip down either side of the white panel he is stamped on.

I added a sentiment also from the Jolly Christmas set to a banner & some glitter to add a little sparkle & finish things off. 

That's all from me today, I'll be back tomorrow with more to share. Until then, thank you for stopping by today & have a Fabulously & Jolly day!

Supplies:
Card: PTI Kraft, White from stash
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Stamps: Uniko Studio Jolly Christmas
Accessories: PTI Banner Die, Embroider Floss, Basic Grey Nordic Holiday Paper Collection & Hero Arts Prisma Glitter

October Release Winner!

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If you have stopped by to see Nicki's inspirational post using non-traditional Christmas colours you can check it out HERE, believe me it's worth a look. 

However, if you've stopped by to see if you're the lucky winner of the ENTIRE October Release then carry on reading! 

I used Random.Org number generator to pick a number for me & in blog hop order it chose...

The lucky number 154 is...

mypapercraftworld said...

What a fantastic way to sparkle up the snowflake, Stacey, I love all those yummy sequins! Anita (in France) :)

October 26, 2013 at 9:03 AM

Who left the above comment on Stacey's blog. Congratulations Anita, send me an email to beverley@unikostudio.com with your postal address and I will get your prize in the post.

Thank you to everyone who joined in on the October Release fun, left comments & who have placed lovely orders. I truly appreciate each and every one of you :) I will be back tomorrow with a Jolly little card to share, until then thank you for stopping by today.

Design Team Inspiration - Non-Traditional Holiday Colors

Nicki here today with some Design Team Inspiration! I hope you've enjoyed seeing the wonderful creations by Bev and the design team lately using all the NEW products from the October release!

One set that seems to be super popular and one that I haven't used until now, is Stunning Snowflakes. I love the fact that there are 3 different snowflake designs, AND that they each have 3 different sizes! This makes for SOOOO many possibilities! Plus, those sentiments?! How cute are they, and how awesome are the fonts?!?! :)

I am a little tired of using the traditional red, green, and white for holiday cards (yes, already). So, I thought it was time to think outside the box a little, and use some non-traditional colors for this winter/holiday card.

I saw a bottle of Stickles sitting on my desk that I hadn't used much, and that was my inspiration for my color scheme. It's kind of a pink/coral color, so I decided to pair it with cream, kraft, and brown. I'm really loving how it all looks together!

First, the background was stamped using the "MERRY CHRISTMAS" stamp from Background Builders: Christmas. Next, the snowflakes were stamped with Pretty in Pink ink (SU) on top of the inked background. The die-cut snowflakes are layered, and popped up with foam tape. I placed the Stickles all around the outer edge of the pink snowflake to really give it some SPARKLE--and a little dab on the inside opening of the cream snowflake! Lastly, the sentiment is stamped with a medium brown ink.

I hope you've enjoyed this card today, and that I've inspired you to use some non-traditional colors for your holiday/winter cards!!

Supplies

Card Stock: PTI - Rustic White; SU - Pretty in Pink; Cream Shimmer (unknown)

Ink: SU - Pretty in Pink; PTI - Classic Kraft; Tsukineko - Jumbo Java

Stamps: Uniko Studio Stunning Snowflakes, Background Builders: Christmas

Accessories: Uniko Studio Snowflake Designer Dies, Stickles-Fruit Punch, Foam tape

There is still time to play......

Yes, there is still time to play along our Challenge #4.
It is a colour challenge.



Gorgeous autumn colours. Love it. And this is Gayatri here today sharing with my card for the challenge. I decided to brighten things up and make a pretty card using the brighter tone of the same colours.

Come on and play along the challenge and win a £10 gift certificate and also a guest design spot for the next challenge. Here is the original post and the linky to the challenge.

Cannot wait to see your take on the challenge.

Polka Dots & Snowflakes!

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Do you ever have those days where every idea you try to create doesn't turn out the way you wanted it to? Well, I do and today is one of those days! Hence the lateness of my post today. I had a few ideas in my head, 2 failed attempts later this is the result...

I'm still not 100% happy with it but it's all the creative mojo I have today! I've combined a few sets on this card which is possibly the problem, all the supplies I've used are listed below.

Short & sweet from me today as I've a few tasks to complete before I spend an evening with a bestie in York. Be sure to stop by tomorrow as you'll be in for a TREAT & no tricks I promise!

Thanks for stopping by today :)

Supplies

Card Stock: WPlus9 White, SU! Old Olive, PTI Scarlet Jewel

Ink: SU! Old Olive & Versafine Onyx Black

Stamps: Uniko Studio Label Love: Thank you, Label Love: Christmas, Background Builders: Round In Circles & Stunning Snowflakes

Accessories: Uniko Studio Designer Dies Snowflakes, PTI Scarlet Jewel Bitty Dot Ribbon

Pearlescent Snowflakes!

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I'm back today with another snowflake card, this time I have given them a pearlescent treatment with some perfect pearls...

It's been a while since I 'dusted' the perfect pearls and so I decided to put them to use on a simple snowflake card! I only have 2 colours of pearls, gold & orchid a lovely soft lilac colour. I started out by choosing my sentiment & 3 favourite snowflakes from the set & stamping them in versa mark ink onto some black card. 

Then using a soft paint brush I brushed over the sentiment & smaller snowflakes with the gold perfect pearls & then used the orchid colour over the remainder of the snowflakes. Once I was happy I used a dry baby wipe to wipe off the excess, which also adds a lovely shimmer to the non stamped areas on the card. I also added a few rhinestones to the large & medium snowflakes for a little extra bling - you can never have too much!

That's all from me today, I hope I've inspired you to dig out & give those perfect pearls a dusting! I'll be back tomorrow with more to share, until then thank you for stopping by :)

Supplies

Card Stock: Black from stash. SU! Perfect Plum

Ink: Versamark

Stamps: Uniko Studio Stunning Snowflakes

Accessories: Powdered Pearls Orchid & Gold. Rhinestones