My Five Faves From Year 3 of Uniko

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Are you enjoying the Birthday Celebrations here at Uniko? I sure hope so and there is EVEN more to come as the February Release Sneak Peeks begin on Saturday - WhoooHoo! 

Yesterday, I shared a Digital FREEBIE download, if you missed it be sure to check out the post HERE.

Anyway, today I am back to share my FIVE favourite projects from Year 3 of Uniko. This was the year where the beans were still tiny babies and took A LOT of my time. I remember sneaking off to the studio one evening for a little creative time and only being there 5 minutes before being called back for mummy duties! Even with that I still took me a little while to narrow down my favourites ;)

Let's see what I chose...

This was the year Neons made a come back and were trending during the February 2014 Release. This card uses the Explosion! clear stamp set, a set perfect for your hard to make masculine cards. I have another reason for highlighting this card and clear stamp set, you will find out next week ;)

My second card I chose because I love the Pure Florals: Chrysanthemum clear stamp set, but also because of the technique I used on the card. I've used a technique called White Wash Watercoloring and you can see my original post HERE. 

I chose this next card because I simply LOVE it! The colours, layout and clear stamps I have used really show off this stamp set.

This was the year I introduced Background Builders: Vines and Background Builders: Vines Winter Additions clear stamp sets, another two popular sets which sold out on it's debut! Currently out of stock due to popular demand recently, but will be back in again soon. There are also plans for other follow up sets in this series ;)

Ah, Paradise Hummingbird. I chose this card as it reminds me of the most amazing time of my life, getting married in Hawaii! Again the card uses my 'go to' colour combo and I can't resist cards using it ;)

Lastly, I chose another technique card...

This card uses the baby wipe technique and you can read the original post HERE. On the card I have used Flower Power #5, but any clear stamp which has more of a solid appearance will work and is best for this technique.

Looking back through my creations has reminded me of some awesome techniques I had forgotten about and which would look just as good using newer stamps from Uniko. You might just see these techniques in the coming week ;)

To see more using the clear stamp sets I have highlighted today, check out the Pinterest pages for them via the links below...

Background Builders: Vines

Background Builders: Vines Winter Additions

Explosion!

Flower Power Series

Paradise Hummingbird

Pure Florals: Chrysanthemum

That's all I have to share today, but I will be back tomorrow with more. Design Team member Lindsey is also here on the blog with some more Design Team Inspiration for you. 

Until then, thank you for stopping by today.

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July 2016 Design Team Blog Hop and GIVEAWAY!

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What better way to start the week than with the July 2016 Design Team Blog Hop. Along with the hop we have a GIVEAWAY! So be sure to grab a drink, get comfy, relax and enjoy.

As we've quite a few new followers here, ("Hello & Thank you") I will explain what's going on! Here at Uniko I *USUALLY* 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 HQ. I currently run this little business single handedly, designing, blogging, demoing, classes, packing. Alongside that I am a full time mum to 22 month old twin boys. 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 upon the Paradise Hummingbird clear stamp set, probably due to the recent tropical June release!

Anyway, as usual I like to show a couple of older favourite creations using this set. More examples can be found HERE over on Pinterest.

 

How about a fresh new card using this set...

I was inspired by my recent CAS Colours & Sketches card layout seen HERE, so I decided to use it again for my card today. I fogot to leave the edge of base card showing down the right hand side though :(

I used my Hero Arts Ombré inks to stamp the flowers and the hummingbird, I have the 3 in my favourite coours! I also added Wink Of Stella to the hummingbird, because whenever I see a video (I've not been lucky enough to see one IRL yet) of a hummingbird they always seem to have a shimmer about them. 

Ok, that's all from me but, it wouldn't be a blog hop without a GIVEAWAY right? 

Simply comment along the hop to be in the chance of winning this featured set and an eGift Certificate for £5.  Or if you win and already own the set an eGift certificate for £10 will be awarded. You have until midnight Monday 18th July 2016 to comment and the winner will be announced on Tuesday 19th July 2016.

CLICK HERE to see more from Jane

 CLICK HERE to see more from Lindsey

CLICK HERE to see more from Nicki

CLICK HERE to see more from Sarah P

Thank you for stopping & hopping along with us today :)

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June 2016 Release Design Team Blog Hop and GIVEAWAY!

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I am super happy you have stopped by today, as the Uniko Design Team and I are here with a blog hop to inspire you a little more with the NEW Uniko June 2016 Release stamps! 

If you missed the reveal and release day post HERE, I will do a little recap of the two NEW products lining the Uniko shelves. The winner from that post for the £10 eGift Certificate was announced HERE.

The Tropical trend is still HOT at the moment and I just had to jump on the band wagon and put my take on the trend out there!

Paradise £9.00 - £9.95 

Copyright Uniko Ltd 2016

www.uniko.co.uk

Firstly, I'd like to introduce you to Bob, Bob the Toucan! Bob was originally drawn way back in 2007/2008 while I was at Uni, the jungle/tropical trend was evident back then too ;)

I've added in fun graphical modern styled Hibiscus flowers to compliment the paradise theme, which also work perfectly with the previously released Paradise Hummingbird set.

Lastly we have a lovely mini complimentary set called Paradise Leaves. This is not only a FAB add on set to the two mentioned above but is also FUN on it's own.

Paradise Leaves £4.00 - £4.95 

Copyright Uniko Ltd 2016

www.uniko.co.uk

Ok, how about a little inspiration?! As I have shared quite a few projects recently using these sets HERE, HERE and HERE. I have just the one card today...

I needed a little help kick starting my mojo and I used a couple of challenges to help me! First up the layout of my card inspired by the new CAS(E) this Sketch! sketch seen HERE and below. Secondly my colour combo is inspired by the new Color Throwdown colours seen HERE and below.

The little rounded tag is from Pretty Pink Posh, die cut from a scrap of Papertrey Ink Bitty Dot Raspberry Fizz DP. I then stamped and fussy cut the hibiscus and leaves, adhering the flower with foam adhesive. I added some Wink Of Stella for a little subtle sparkle too! 

That's all from me, but I'll pass you over to the AWESOME Uniko Design Team now. Be sure to comment along the hop to be in the chance of winning these two clear stamp sets AND the previously released Paradise Hummingbird set...

CLICK HERE to see more from Deborah

CLICK HERE to see more from Jane

CLICK HERE to see more from Lindsey

CLICK HERE to see more from Nicki

CLICK HERE to see more from Sarah G

CLICK HERE to see more from Sarah P

Both the new products are available HERE now to purchase, I have increased my stock levels again this month and they are both still in stock! 

We also have a FREE Worldwide Shipping offer on orders of £35 or more (acetate packaging only - sorry). The offer is this weekend ONLY, ends Sunday 26th June Midnight BST.

USE CODE: freeshippingweekend35

Thank you for stopping by today and your lovely comments and support, they are all very much appreciated. 

June 2016 Reveal, Release & Giveaway!

Hey & HAPPY Saturday!

There is no better way to start the weekend than with a release of new Uniko goodies...right?!

Well, I'm super happy you have stopped by today as today we get to see the two new clear stamp sets in their entirety, Oh and there is a GIVEAWAY too at the end of the post ;)

Ok, so lets have a look see at these new goodies...

The Tropical trend is still HOT at the moment and I just had to jump on the band wagon and put my take on the trend out there!

Paradise £9.00 - £9.95 

Copyright Uniko Ltd 2016

www.uniko.co.uk

Firstly, I'd like to introduce you to Bob, Bob the Toucan! Bob was originally drawn way back in 2007/2008 while I was at Uni, the jungle/tropical trend was evident back then too ;)

I've added in fun graphical modern styled Hibiscus flowers to compliment the paradise theme, which also work perfectly with the previously released Paradise Hummingbird set.

Lastly we have a lovely mini complimentary set called Paradise Leaves. This is not only a FAB add on set to the two mentioned above but is also FUN on it's own.

Paradise Leaves £4.00 - £4.95 

Copyright Uniko Ltd 2016

www.uniko.co.uk

Now I have made the formal introductions how about some projects showcasing these two new clear stamp sets.

First up I decided to give Bob some inky love. He is simply stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and I then used a trio of Copic markers to colour his bill. I used a black fine liner to add a little detail to his bill too. 

As I decided to use the new CAS(E) this Sketch! layout seen HERE and below I thought the new Paradise Leaves would provide a good backdrop. 

I used a trio of SU! inks to stamp the leaves, Bermuda Bay, Lucky Limeade and Tempting Turquoise. The tiny leaves are stamped in WPlus9 Mojito ink and the sentiment is from Simply Said.

Next I have a almost one layer floral card...

For this card I used the outline Hibiscus flower and 2 sizes of outline flowers from the Paradise clear stamp set. I used my favourite colour combination of Papertrey Inks Raspberry Fizz, Summer Sunrise, Hawaiian Shores and SU! Lucky Limeade for the leaves.

The sentiment also from the set is stamped onto a piece of vellum and secured inside the card. I added a trio of SU! It's My Party enamel dots to add a little interest and a good dose of Wink Of Stella to the Hibiscus flowers.

This next card uses a combination of stamps from both the sets...

I started by stamping leaves from both the sets in a variety of WPlus9 and SU! inks. I then stamped the sentiment onto a strip of white CS to place over the middle of the stamped leaves adding a fussy cut Hibiscus flower using foam adhesive. I then went back in and added the trio of stamped tiny flowers to fill in some gaps between the leaves.

I have one last card to share with you today, one that we are making at my class today at The Paperlane...

This one firstly shows how the Hibiscus flower coordinates beautifully with the previously released Paradise Hummingbird. 

I started by using the solid Hibiscus flower stamp, which comes as two stamps. I have found it easier to stamp the stamen of the flower first, then the petals. Again I used my favourite Papertrey Ink trio of colours ;)

The hummingbird is stamped in VersaFine Onyx Black ink and embossed with stardust embossing powder, before being fussy cut out and adhered to the card using foam adhesive.

The new challenge HERE at Addicted to CAS is Aloha! So I thought I would enter this card over there too :)

Officially it is just me showcasing the new sets today, but I know DT Sarah P is sharing a card HERE using the new sets for her DT post over at Addicted to CAS. Be sure to stop on by and have a look :)

The Design Team will be joining me for a Design Team Blog Hop & GIVEAWAY on Saturday 25th June 9am BST. There will be a chance to win the entire June Release and the previously released Paradise Hummingbird clear stamp sets or an eGift Certificate to the same value.

HOWEVER, there is a chance to win an £10 eGift Certificate today, simply leave a comment on this post by Midnight Saturday 18th June 2016 to be in the chance of wining!

Both the new products are available HERE now to purchase, I have increased my stock levels again this month, so fingers crossed no-one will miss out.

Thank you for stopping by today and your lovely comments and support, they are all very much appreciated. 

April 2015 Design Team Blog Hop & GIVEAWAY!

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I'm SO happy you've stopped by the blog today as today is the April 2015 Design Team Blog Hop.... WHAT?!? I hear the regulars say! With moving house recently I have delayed the release until May 11th, my sincere apologies...BUT the team & I are here today with an awesome hop & GIVEAWAY to make up for it.

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 (apart from this 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. Alongside that I am a full time mum to 7 month old twin boys! 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 we are looking back at three clear stamp sets, YEP, you read it correctly THREE! We have a theme 'Things with Wings', so we are looking back at the previously released BRIGHT Butterflies, English Country Garden - Butterflies & Paradise - Hummingbird.

Here are a few of my favourite 'old' projects using the sets...

And I had a little creative time, though my mojo seems to still be AWOL and made a couple of new projects to share with you...

For my card using English Country Garden - Butterflies I used the current CASE this Sketch! layout  seen HERE and below as a staring point.

I kept is super CAS but added some Wink Of Stella to the butterfly for a subtle sparkle...

Next another CAS one layer card using my favourite trio of colours...

Now how about some awesome inspiration from the Design Team, I know they will give you some new and fresh ideas for using these sets. So please hop along and see what they have in store for you and be sure to comment along the hop to win an in-stock revisited set or a £5 eGift Certificate to spend in store.

CLICK HERE to see more from Amber

CLICK HERE to see more from Deborah

CLICK HERE to see more from Sandie

CLICK HERE to see more from Sarah G

CLICK HERE to see more from Sarah P

So, that's all from me today, but I hope to be back tomorrow with more to share. Until then THANK YOU for sticking around and popping by today.