I'm SUPER happy you've stopped by today as there is lots going on here at Uniko Studio HQ, so be sure to grab a drink, get comfy & enjoy todays post!
You may or may not know that the 2015 Christmas Release was a little different this year and we didn't have our usual release countdown or blog hop on release day. Today, some of the Design Team & I are here with a Countdown to Christmas Blog Hop to maybe give you a few more last minute ideas & inspiration for your Christmas cards!
If you missed seeing the reveal of the Christmas Release you can catch up on it HERE. I've quite a few projects to show you using the new sets, so I will get straight to it...
This first card uses Rustic Christmas which features this lovely focal point tree a few embellishment stamps and sentiments.
I kept the card really simple and it could easily be a mail friendly card by not adhering the focal panel with foam adhesive. A quick and easy way of adding sparkle to your cards is to used double sided tape and sprinkle it with fine glitter, that's how I created the sparkly stripes.
Next up are a trio of cards which use Background Builders: Vines Winter Additions...
For this first card I have used various stamps from the set to frame a sentiment stamped in gold from Simply Said Christmas.
A simple wreath card framing another of the sentiments from Simply Said Christmas...
I really LOVED this card HERE that I had to make another version of it...
The sentiment is from Label Love: Christmas and the ornament and bird from Rustic Christmas. I added some subtle gold berries to the fern which you can just about see in this close up...
And my last card for today uses BIG & BOLD - Snow...
I paired the smaller sentiments and snowflake flourish, which are embossed in stardust EP with a sparkly die cut snowflake using Designer Dies Snowflakes & a stamped snowflake background using Background Builders: Christmas.
Ok, that's all from me, but before we get to the hop we have some farewells to say to a couple of our current Design Team members.
Sadly Ren-Yi & Taheerah are stepping down from the team :( It's not goodbye to either of them, rather farewell as I know that we will still see them around in blog land & inspiring us with their creations, hopefully they will still use their Uniko Studio goodies from time to time ;) Be sure to pop by their blogs to wish them well on their adventures HERE and HERE. Even though Ren-Yi isn't taking part in the hop she would love a little comment of appreciation on her blog!
Thank you Ren-Yi & Taheerah for your hard work & friendship here at Uniko Studio, you will both be truly missed. xxx
Now how about some inspiration from the FABulous Design Team...
Be sure to comment along the hop for your chance to win the ENTIRE 2015 Christmas Release, or if you already own them a Gift Certificate for the same value.
I've seen quite a few creations around blog land already using the sets released, so if you would like to link your creations up below in the linky for others to see you could be an additional randomly selected winner of a £10 Gift Certificate to spend in store!
Don't forget there is still time to enter this months Anything Goes Challenge HERE for yet another chance to win!
Now that really is all for today, I'll be back tomorrow with more to share, until then, thank you for stopping by today & happy hopping!
All your cards are beautiful, Beverley. The new release looks wonderful and perfect for creating any style of card! xx
ReplyDeletegorgeous card, the last is my fav, love the hanging ornament-cute design x
ReplyDeleteStunning Beverley - need to find some time for some play xxx
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness - these are absolutely gorgeous! I seriously don't know how you manage to create such lovely cards with your gorgeous beans around. I seem to remember that they take a lot of time at their age!! I do like the Rustic Christmas tree - very elegant. But my favourite is the last card, just love that sparkly snowflake!! Oh yes, a card is the BEST place for a snowflake :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Bev, I love all the cards you made with the winter vines set, just beautiful
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Bev. I hope to ink up soon my latest parcel has just arrived :)
ReplyDeleteThese are all AMAZING Beverley and love how you've shown off your new sets. Glad you managed to sneak a little crafty time.xx
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful talented people on your design team! they all show off your designs so well and all so differently...wonderful inspiration. Happy Christmas to you and yours and all your team members past and present....thank you for a wonderful year of inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with that feathery xmas tree and the additions to the vines set makes it so versatile.
ReplyDeleteYour gallery here is gorgeous, Bev; each card so unique and special in showcasing the most recent release. Love them all, especially the last one with the lovely sparkly snowflake and striking bold sentiment. The DT creations: stunning! Sad to see Ren-yi and Taheerah leave, but they've left their mark in sharing ever-so-pretty cards along the way. Off to see what other delights are about to unfold...
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Great selection of cards Bev. I especially like the last one, but I do love a snowflake or two! You have expertly mastered a great CAS style. I hope to find both the time and a few more pennies to join in with your more of your challenges next year. I hope you enjoy Christmas with your new little ones! Stef x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous CAS creations as always, Bev! As you know, I love the stamps in this release and I am inspired all over again by seeing what you and the DT have made with them :)
ReplyDeleteStunning set of cards, I really like the background builder set! and the soft colors you chose for all your cards.
ReplyDeletewow pretty cards :))
ReplyDeleteBrilliant inspiration, as always. Am totally smitten by the simplicity of the fern card, just spectacular.
ReplyDeletewoooww I love all
ReplyDeletethe one with red bird on the tree caught my eyes and the one with snow with sparkle sooo lovely Bev...the Joy card so elegant with gold sentiment
and lovely new release..I wish I can get one set of them...
hugs, Monika
Gorgeous samples! I love, love, love that tree stamp! I am new to Uniko Studio and this is the first time doing one of your blog hops! I enjoyed seeing your DT's projects and all the new Uniko products! I don't have any Uniko stamps - yet! Would love to win some! Thank you!
ReplyDeletebeautiful stamps!
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are spectacular and can't believe you had time to make them all with your gorgeous little ones wanting Mummy all to themselves. I fell in love with the latest release and have been very jealous of my friend Sarah (Funky Fossil Designs) who has been using them all with such pizazz. I especially love the Rustic Xmas tree and the background builders. Would so love to win the stamps, so will cross all my fingers and toes!!!
ReplyDeleteSo very beautiful! Love these dainty stamps!
ReplyDeleteAll gorgeous! My fave set is the Vine Additions - so fun and festive!
ReplyDeleteAwesome new designs! I am in love with the new Background Builders set... so delicate and beautiful!
ReplyDeletePretty new stamp sets! And love these gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards. The simplicity just makes them so pretty.
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