Uniko Sponsors CASology!

Hey!

It certainly is a busy day round here today! We've our July 2017 Design Team Blog Hop & GIVEAWAY going on HERE. Plus I have my usual CAS Colours & Sketches DT card HERE and myself and Uniko are super duper honoured and proud to be sponsoring this weeks CASology challenge HERE!!

This week the challenge at CASology is...

There are a few Uniko clear stamp sets that are suited to this cue word, I was inspired however to use Pure Florals: Cosmos. This is mainly due to the sentiment in the set 'Make a Wish'...

I was also inspired by a couple of challenges, "Less is More" and AAA Cards, which have teamed up to bring a FAB one layer challenge and to use a coloured card base HERE and HERE...

I also happened to be making my card after making my July 2017 Design Team Blog Hop & GIVEAWAY card seen HERE and was itching to carry on using the Gansai Tambi Starry Watercolours...

Again, I heat embossed the sentiment and the Cosmos image in black embossing powder and then got to watercoloring. Super simple but beautifully sparkly and pretty! 

That's all I have to share with you today, I do hope you will join in on the CASology challenge HERE and look forward to seeing you in the gallery :)

Thanks for stopping by for all the fun today.

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Uniko Sponsors CASology!

*Please CLICK HERE for the Uniko Simply Said Introduction & Design Team Blog Hop*

Hey!

I am back again today to let you know that Uniko is proud to be sponsoring the new challenge over at CASology this week HERE - YAY!

This week at CASology the challenge cue word is...

 

 

And here is what I came up with...

 

 

 

On my card I have combined the large LOVE from All Occasion Sentiments #5 with the I and You partially stamped from a sentiment in the soon to be released Uniko Simply Said clear stamp set. The trio of hearts are from a combination of the soon to be released Uniko I LOVE Tea, Flower Power #3 and tomorrows product introduction.

 

 

 

 

Hopefully you can see I have kept my card super CAS and one layer. The colours I have used are from the new Colour Q challenge seen HERE and below.

 

 

 

 

As the Uniko February Release & Birthday celebrations are in full swing, some of the Uniko Design Team have joined in and combined their introduction creations with the CASology challenge. Be sure to check them out below and stop by their blogs to leave them some LOVE ;)

 

 

 

CLICK HERE to see more from Jane

 

 

 

 

CLICK HERE to see more from Sarah P

 

 

 

CLICK HERE to see more from Sarah G

CLICK HERE to see more from Lindsey

 

 

 

 

That's all from me and the team today, be sure to check out the CASology Challenge HERE & join in, there is a £15 eGift Certificate up for grabs to spend in store over HERE at Uniko.

 

 

 

Uniko Sponsors CASology!

* CLICK HERE for my first post today & CAS Colours & Sketches reminder *

Hey!

I am back again today to let you know that Uniko is proud to be sponsoring the new challenge over at CASology this week HERE - YAY!

This week at CASology the challenge cue word is...

And this is how I was inspired by the cue word...

I decided to use a 'pretty' Christmas flower on my card, the 4 step stamping poinsettia along with the holly & ribbon motif from the newly released Jingle Bells clear stamp set. I added some 'pretty' gold glitter to my ribbon tails for the added Christmas sparkle! 

I used the SU! Grunge Grid again for my BG, stamping it in VersaMagic Pixie Dust first onto my white CS layer, I then stamped the holly ribbon image in Tea Leaves VersaMagic, but then went over the ribbon lines with a black fine liner as I wanted them to show through the glitter and define them. 

The poinsettia is stamped with all 4 layers & fussy cut out, I will be sharing a little tutorial later in the week as to how I stamp the poinsettia & the order I stamp the layers. The sentiment is from Simply Said Christmas, the Stamp Of The Week this week HERE. I have masked the sentiment before stamping it as a cluster rather than the straight line stamp it comes as.

Again I used the CAS(E) this Sketch! layout seen HERE and below for my card, it is such a fun sketch ;)

Anyway, be sure to check out the CASology Challenge HERE & join in, there is a £15 eGift Certificate to spend in store over HERE at Uniko.

Ok, that is all from me today on this blog, I will be back tomorrow with more to share & over on the website blog later with another card using the Stamp Of The Week, Simply Said Christmas. Until next time, thank you for stopping by today.

News...!

Hey!

What a gorgeous Spring day it is here in the NE of England :) the sun is shining and it's pretty hot out there! I do love the sun and warm weather, but this afternoon whilst the little beans are napping I've been making a card, so I am back as promised with this to share & some news...

So, I am a little late sharing the news here at Uniko Studio, but our lovely Gillian & husband welcomed their precious baby boy James George Ross into the world on April 1st. Congratulations Gillian he is so cute. Be sure to stop by Gillian's blog HERE and send your best wishes.

It was only right that I inked up Sweet Baby and as always I couldn't resist using the bear ;) I coloured him simply with SU! markers and fussy cut him out before adhering him to some note book die cuts. These are mounted to the card base using foam adhesive.

CASology even said it themselves, but they have a rather fitting challenge on their blog this week, the theme being NEWS! Gillian is a DT member over there too, so they are having a little celebration & it's only right I join in & link my card up over there. Be sure to check out the challenge HERE.

Ok, that's all from me today, I can hear and see movement on the bean monitor! I'll be back again on Saturday with another card to share & a Design Team Blog Hop :) 

Until then, thank you for stopping by today.

Just a note...

Hey!

Well, I am super happy to report that all went well with my scan today, the beans have grown a whopping pound each again, which means the doctors are happy for me to go in on September 1st to be induced :) So this time next week there will be the pitter patter of 4 tiny feet!!

So to celebrate I spent the afternoon making a couple of cards to share with you over the next few days, starting with this one...

I was inspired by the new CASology challenge HERE and seen below which is letter. I thought of a sending a letter or note card and so I dusted off a couple of stamp sets to create this card.

The 'Just a Note' sentiment is from All Occasion Sentiments #1 and the flowers are from Flower Power #2, both of which will be back in stock on the 9th September. I decided to pair the blooms with the leaves from Flower Power #6 which shows how the sets can be mixed and matched :)

That's all from me today, I'm off to assist hubby in baking a cake to celebrate the good news! I'll be back tomorrow with more to share & until then, thank you for stopping by today & all your good wishes re: the beans, it means a lot :)

Supplies

Card Stock: PTI Kraft, White from stash

Ink: Avery Elle Cherry & Lemon Grass. VersaFine Onyx Black

Stamps: All Occasion Sentiments #1, Flower Power #2 and #6

Accessories: PTI Notebook Die, Foam Adhesive & SU! Candy Dots

You've Been Framed!

Hey!

I do hope you're all having a lovely weekend & those in the UK a lovely Bank Holiday weekend?! It's another chill out day here and I might just squeeze in some crafty time before dinner at the PIL :) 

I have another card I made the other day during my 'playdate' with Kerry...

Again I will be entering this into the current CASology Flower Challenge HERE. Currently I am loving flowers, bright pink and frames!

The 'lil beans have been really active over the last few days, I'm sure they are getting in some football practice in there! I'm looking forward to my next scan on Tuesday to see how much they've grown, as I've certainly grown - LOL!

Anyway, that's all from me today, I'll be back tomorrow with more to share, until then, thank you for stopping by today :)

Supplies:

Card Stock: White from stash

Ink: PTI raspberry Fizz & Spring Moss

Stamps: Uniko Studio All Occasion Sentiments #3 and Flower Power #2

Accessories: SU! Candy Dots, Foam Adhesive.

Happy Flowers!

Hey & Happy Weekend!

I made today's card on Thursday during the 'playdate' I had in the studio with my friend Kerry, but I only got round to photographing it today! Lots of the current challenges in blog land have a theme of flowers at the moment, including the CASology challenge HERE.

This is my CAS creation...

I also used the current ColourQ challenge colours seen HERE and below. Love the bright colour pallet, so happy and cheery, especially with all this drab and dreary rain we're having at the moment! 

I combined one more challenge for this card, the current CAS(E) this Sketch! layout seen HERE and below. Looking at the circle elements in the sketch I nearly reached for Background Builders: Round In Circles but then decided to use Flower Power #1 as it contains a trio cluster of different sized flowers which I selectively inked and stamped to achieve the sketch layout.

Here is the close up of the sentiment and floral detail...

This afternoon was cot bed building, we achieved one finished cot bed with not too much hassle! I'm kinda lacking in energy now though so it's time to chill on the sofa with hubby and Mr Cat! So, that's all I have to share today, but I will be back tomorrow with another post. Until then, thank you for stopping by today :)

Supplies: 

Card Stock: White from stash. SU! Daffodil Delight

Ink: SU! Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise & Old Olive. VersaFine Onyx Black

Stamps: Uniko Studio Flower Power #1 and Pure Florals: Chrysanthemum

Accessories: Rhinestones & Foam Adhesive.

Mary, Mary...

Hey!

Well I am finally back after a lovely 4 day Easter break :) I hope you all had a lovely Easter too. I didn't go anywhere, I just spent some lovely downtime with my husband. Oh, and ate 'some' chocolate! 

Anyway, I'm a little late with sharing today's card, things seem to be taking me twice as long to do these days!

I've had this card idea in my head since my last class at The Paperlane! It just so happens it is perfect for the new CASology challenge seen HERE and below.

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

I used one of the ditsy flowers from Background Builders: Vines to create a clustered bloom similar to THIS card I shared for the current Uniko Studio Challenge. This time I paired it with the stem & leaves from Flower Power #4 and a sentiment from Flower Power #1.

If you'd like a little more inspiration DT member Nicki has a FAB card on her blog today HERE. That's all I have to share with you all today, I will be back again tomorrow with more. Until then, thank you for stopping by :) 

Supplies

Card Stock: White (Boyes) SU! Orchid Opulence (Retired)

Ink: VersaMagic Spring Pansy, PTI Summer Sunrise & VersaFine Onyx Black

Stamps: Uniko Studio Flower Power #1 & #4 and Background Builders: Vines

April 2014 Reveal, Release & GIVEAWAY!

Hey & SUPER Happy Friday!

Yay! The day is finally here & I get to reveal the two new products lining the Uniko Studio HQ shelves in their entirety. If you've been joining in on the fun since the Sneak Peeks you might want to check HERE to see if you are a mystery prize winner! 

Now grab a drink & let's get to the fun and see these two new clear stamp sets...

Flower Power #4 £4.95

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First up is Flower Power #4, the next in the Flower Power Series. As you can see the set features a 2 step stamping flower, Spring themed sentiments and a couple of fun accent stamps. 

The last product being released this month is a new Background Building set...

Background Builders: Vines £9.95

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www.unikostudio.co.uk

Background Builders: Vines is a new and exciting background building set with the usual long stamp images which can be used to create an all over background design. I've also added two non linear 2 step stamping images and a variety of 2/3 step stamping flowers and leaves to be used on their own or pair with the vines. 

Ok, now all the formal introductions have been done how about some samples using the new sets...

First up is a card using some of the ditsy flowers contained in the Background Builders: Vines set. When I saw the new sketch at CAS(E) this Sketch! seen HERE and below the idea just popped right into my head!

I started out by die cutting 9 squares and then randomly stamped the blooms, just sticking to 1 step and 2 step stamping for them. Here's a close up of the detail...

Next up I decided to give Flower Power #4 some love...

First up is a remake of a card I shared a while back HERE. I just loved making it so much the first time it seemed fitting to do so again! On this card you can see another of the Spring sentiments can be seen, which is embossed in white.

Lastly I decided to use the 'April Showers Bring May Flowers' sentiment for my next card which is quite a fitting sentiment for the weather we've been having recently here and also for the current CASology challenge HERE who's cue word is WET! 

The background is stamped with the circle accent stamp randomly which when I look at it now looks like random raindrops! I used the solid flower on it's own which I fussy cut out and embellished with a large pearl.

Usually we would have a Design Team Blog Hop but due to *hiccups* the team are still waiting for their goodies. Instead we have a BONUS Design Team Blog Hop on Saturday 26th April where ALL of the DT will have samples to share using the April Release. This means that there will be more PRIZES up for grabs!!

*Edited to add* Amazingly the postman was on my side & delivered Gillian her goodies for her to whip up a quick card to share with you today, be sure to stop by Gillian's blog HERE and see what she has created.

*However, there is still the ENTIRE Release up for grabs for one lucky commenter & if you can't wait & purchase the new goodies and you win, you will be given a Gift Certificate to the same value OR refunded for your purchase!*

NOW if you didn't think that was enough I have one more piece of happy to share with you all, we have another new Design Team member joining us this month :) I am super happy to have N@ Ali from Just Cards by N@Ali join the team. I'd LOVE you to give N@ Ali a warm welcome & be sure to stop by her blog for tons of wonderful inspiration.

Ok, I think that is all the FUN for today! Be sure to stop by tomorrow for more inspiration :) I have a scheduled post for you all as I am at The Paperlane tomorrow running two classes AND we're using the NEW goodies! Be sure to pop along if your in the area or book a last minute place in a class I'd LOVE to see you :)

Supplies
Card Stock: White from stash. SU! Retired Orchid Opulence and Cameo Coral.
Ink: PTI Hawaiian Shores, Raspberry Fizz, Summer Sunrise & Smokey Shadow. SU! Pumpkin Pie & Cameo Coral> VersaMagic Tea Leaves, Spring Pansy & Sea Breeze. VersaMark. Versa Fine Onyx Black.
Stamps: Uniko Studio Background Builders: Vines, Flower Power #4 and All Occasion Sentiments #3.
Accessories: Sizzix Framelits Square Dies, Embroidery Floss, Papertrey Ink Notebook Die, SU! Vellum. Foam Adhesive. Stampedous! Detail White EP.