Sunday 11 May 2014

May 2014 Design Team Blog Hop and GIVEAWAY!

Hey!

I'm SO happy you've stopped by the blog today as today is March 2014 Design Team Blog Hop.  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 Background Builders: Round In Circles clear stamp set which was released HERE back in April 2013.



This set also has a co-ordinating Digital Patterned Paper Collection...




Geometrics still seem to be trending throughout the paper crafting world and they are also FABulous to use for all those hard to make masculine cards. 

Here are a couple of old FAVES using the set & digital collection...






How about a new card using this set...




For this card I decided to make a masculine birthday card. The current Color Throwdown challenge colours seen HERE and below are perfect for a masculine card.




Here's a close up of the details...






To inspire you more there is a whole bunch of cards HERE on the Uniko Studio Background Builders: Round in Circles Pinterest board.

And how about some inspiration from the FABulous Design Team:



How about a GIVEAWAY...? 

Simply comment along the hop for the chance to win the featured set PLUS the co-ordinating Digital Patterned Paper Collection or a Gift Certificate to the same value if you already own them. You have until Midnight Wednesday 14th May to comment and I will announce the winner here on the blog Thursday 15th May.

Happy Hopping!


32 comments:

  1. Arghhh! Beverley this is outstanding. I love all your cards but because I have this set too you've just opened up a whole new world of ideas and love for it. Can't wait to see what the other DTs have up their sleeves. Have a fun day x

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  2. I am going to enjoy getting some new ideas for this set x

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  3. Very dramatic colours, love this card!

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  4. Beautiful, Beverley! I have long admired this set. I think I should add it to my collection. ;-)

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  5. These round in circles stamps and papers are great - just the right mix of fun and fab. Fantastic cards. I really love the last one - great design.

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  6. Brilliant ! I love how you have layered and offset the card on your new one.
    This is a versatile set and its good to get new inspiration . Thank you.

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  7. I have just hopped and found lots of different ideas and inspiring cards. I do love this set and it has so many possibilities...

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  8. I'm inspired by the variety of cards you created with set -- a great set I'd like to have.

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  9. Your older cards and the new are allll gorgeous! Such a versatile set, and after seeing the amazing creations by the DT, this is heading to my wish list! So much inspiration....Hugs~c

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  10. I love your cards with the stamp set and the paper. So beautiful.

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  11. Wow, this set really IS a must have. As your examples show, there are so many possibilities.

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  12. What a great card for a man! I'm off to check out what the DT have been up to now!

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  13. Fabulous cards Beverley, love the colours of your new card. Hope you are keeping well

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  14. Loved the Hop for these revisited background stamps. How versatile are they, just loving them. Great ideas and techniques x

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  15. Oh, I adore your card Bev. What fabulous colour combinations. Masculine cards are so difficult but you have given three great ideas xx

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  16. Hi Bev, I'm a brand new follower, having just discovered your products and blog via a beautiful card featured on Sazzle Dazzle's blog. I would love to own some of your stamps but can't afford to buy any right now so have just downloaded some of your digi freebies and will enter your current challenge. Will also hop over to the DT's blogs for inspiration and for a chance to win this very adaptable set. Thanks to Sarah for introducing me to some great new stamps and thank you for your lovely blog. Stef x

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  17. Love this colour combo and the angled panel - great for a man's card! The circle set is so versatile :) I look forward to seeing what the rest of the team have in store along the hop!

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  18. I can't get enough of graphic stamp designs. I love the masculine card you created--perfect!

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  19. Wow, I absolutely LOVE this card design! So classy and works so well for a masculine card! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Color Throwdown!

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  20. This is my first time here at Uniko. I am loving what I see! Great blog hop and fabulous stamps!

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  21. Oh, Bev....what a fabulous birthday card created with such a fun graphic set and the CTD colors!!! Love how you created the sentiment, too...sooo cool!!! Thanks for joining us for the Color Throwdown Challenge!!!

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  22. The third card is just adorable!

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  23. Brilliant! My Fav is the last card, Just loving the whole combo. Going to have to get my set out.

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  24. What lovely circles and the cards you made are just fabulous.

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  25. Great inspiration and feel the need to dust off my set now !! x

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  26. Hi Beverly,

    I like the third card most, because of the colors an the layout.
    I don't know how to call that blue piece of paper at the bottom of your card, but i like it.
    Now an then I have a look on your site, it's lovely what you make.

    Maaike

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  27. Great cards! I really love that masculine birthday card you made! That angle and the dark blue color are just perfect!

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  28. Fab collection of CAS cards - they all look wonderful :)

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  29. fabulous cards, Bev. I love the angle and the lil strip. it's so clean and beautiful. will have to case this!

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  30. The new card is fabulous. So glad you show case some of the older sets in inspiring new ways.

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  31. The circle set is so cool! I love the different ways you've used them!

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  32. That is one fabulous stamp set. I am such a sucker for circles, but these are different from others on the market.

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