TIME OUT Challenge - Inspired By Words

Hey!

Today is challenge #5 over at TIME OUT Challenges and we are back to being inspired by words, the phrase for this fortnights challenge is...

Time Flies, Love Lasts

What do these words inspire you to create? I was inspired by the 'Time Flies' part of the phrase and went along the masculine route...

I combined a couple of other challenges along with the TIME OUT theme to bring this card together. Firstly I used the CAS - Colours and Sketches challenge colours seen HERE and below...

I was also inspired by the current Addicted to CAS challenge HERE which is grunge. As you can see I did a CAS style of grunge! 

As you can see from this close up of my card below I used the Today, Tomorrow & Always Time clear stamp set and combined it with Stampin' Up! Off the grid. I started out by stamping the pocket watch and then masked it off before stamping the grid, trio of circles and sentiment.

I hope I've inspired you to join in on the fun over at TIME OUT Challenges, the team & I would love for you to join in :) Be sure to stop on by the blog HERE for all the details and for more FABulous inspiration from the team.

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: SU! Smokey Slate, White (Boyes)

Ink: PTI Hawaiian Shores, Smokey Shadow & Summer Sunrise. SU! Going Grey

Stamps: Uniko Studio Today, Tomorrow & Always Time. SU! Off the Grid

Accessories: Masking paper

Glorious Green!

Hello! 

A little later than usual with my post today, but I'm back with a glorious green card to share with you...

Not my usual 'go to' colour, but I've been sorting out my card stock scraps into a new system in the studio & landed upon 2 greens I haven't used for sometime. I layered in some fresh white to break the greens up. 

I inked up my trusty pocket watch stamp from TIME and also the Happy Birthday sentiment to create a masculine card for my stash, you can never have too many masculine cards! This is perfect for the current Addicted to CAS challenge HERE which is all about masculine cards. 

I also used the NEW Freshly Made Sketch seen HERE and below for the layout of my card, I kept the sketch as is and didn't change things up too much, keeping things simple today!

Sketches are a fun way to spark creativity & I find them useful to stretch my supplies in ways I hadn't thought of. I'm sure I'll be using this sketch again in the future with different stamps, colours etc...

That's all from me today, I'll be back again tomorrow at some point to share another project or two. Thanks for stopping by.

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Supplies:

Card Stock: PTI Spring Moss & Ripe Avocado. WPlus9 White

Ink: SU! Old Olive

Stamps: Uniko Studio Time

TIME is of the essence...

Hey!

I've scheduled this lil post to share this card with you...

I had fun with the CAS(E) this Sketch! sketch yesterday seen HERE and below that when I made my first card the idea for this card was already forming! This time I used the current Play Date Cafe colours seen HERE and below, again featuring blue! 

I took the photo last night & apologise for the bad lighting :( I'm out of the studio today catching up with my Uni friends in York and have been looking forward to spending time discussing ideas, trends and all things design related amongst other things! 

I'm sure I'll have things to share from my day. Have a FAB Friday & thanks for stopping by.

Hugs

Supplies:

Card Stock: PTI Fine Linen, WPlus9 White

Ink: SU! Not Quite Navy & Marina Mist. PTI Fine Linen

Stamps: Uniko Studio Time

Accessories: Foam Adhesive

A Good Recipe...

Hey!

I hope your all having a good weekend, mine has been full of DIY mainly painting but it's coming along nicely. I did manage to squeeze in a little bit of inky time to make this card...

Yep, I still can't resist using Wonderful Washi! This time though I paired it with the pocket watch image from Time. I used the current 'Less is More' challenge HERE which is a recipe challenge to use 3 of their previous challenges.

The 3 challenges I incorporated in my card are: Week 7 Masculine, Week 35 Colour of My Eyes (Green) and Week 78 Sketch.

The layout of my card is very similar to yesterdays card, I couldn't resist adding the little pennants along the bottom of the panel! I stamped the larger Washi stamp to kind of frame the pocket watch & I'm pleased how this card turned out. 

Here's another view...

Well, that's all from me today as I'm feeling a little tired after all the painting! I also want to have a quick play with these that arrived today...

The scrumptious Copic Sketch 25th Anniversary Limited Edition markers! Until tomorrow, thanks for stopping by.

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Supplies

Card Stock: WPlus9 White, SU! Lucky Limeade

Ink: PTI Smokey Shadow, SU! Lucky Limeade

Stamps: Uniko Studio Time & Wonderful Washi

Another one for the boys ...

Hey!

I had SO much fun using the current Retro Sketch I used yesterday HERE, HERE and seen below that I had to make one more card for the BOYS for the Addicted To Stamps Challenge HERE...

This turned out a little less CAS than yesterdays card, with using the patterned digital downloadable paper & pairing it with the clocking in card & pocket watch. I think it's rather fun though & draws your focus to the pocket watch, making that the focal point of the card. 

Moxie FAB World have a challenge HERE all about focal points on cards, so I thought it quite fitting to enter this card over there too! Why not go check it out & have a go.

Here's the sketch ...

And a close up of the focal point ...

I've got some fun stuff lined up for the end of the week so your going to want to keep an eye on the blog! Those of you who are signed up for the newsletter already know about what I've got in store! So, if you want to be in the know first sign up for the newsletter HERE! 

There's still TIME to enter the giveaway HERE too, so why not have a go there is some FAB stuff up for grabs like ALL the digital products from Uniko Studio, a stamp set of your choice AND more! Check it out!!

That's all from me today, thanks for stopping by.

Hugs

Supplies:

Card Stock: PTI Smokey Shadow. WPlus9 White. SU! Basic Grey

Ink: PTI Smokey Shadow& Fresh Snow

Stamps: Uniko Studio Time & Extra Time

Accessoreis: PTI Pure Poppy Twill Ribbon. Foam Adhesive

Wonderfulness ...

Hey!

I said I'd be back with some more Fabulous projects to share with you & they're not mine! I thought it was about time I shared a few cards made by lovely Uniko Studio customers. So without further ado lets get to them ...

First up is Sharon from the North East UK who emailed me this beauty ...

Fab use of the Time & Extra Time digital download papers. I love how the brass clock piece fits perfectly in the pocket watch! Thank you Sharon for emailing me your creation! 

Next up is Camilla ...

I love the combination of stamps on this card. The doily from Decorative Doilies - The Hands of Time, the clock face from Extra Time and the sentiment from FONTiments - Birthday. Love how they fit inside the label dies too!

I just had to share this one too from Camilla...

I love the pocket watch strap! and the chevron paper panel is fab too! Be sure to pop on by Camilla's Flickr Photostream HERE. She has an array of FAB projects and lots of them using Uniko Studio stamps! 

Next up is Ardyth & this is a stunning card ...

First of all I love the fact that it is a shaped card & second of all I love the glittery sparkliness of this beauty! FAB! Be sure to pop on by Ardyth's blog HERE to see so many wonderful projects.

Next up is Sue ...

Sue has used the newly released Joyful Butterfly digital download collection ...

Firstly you can't go wrong with a FAB one layer card & secondly I'm loving the inchie panel with the added butterfly! FAB! Be sure to pop on by Sue's blog HERE to see more stunning creations.

So that's all I have to share with you all today, I will be back tomorrow though! Remember I'd LOVE to see your creations using Uniko Studio stamps and digital products so if I miss them be sure to drop me a email with a link or photo of your project! It certainly makes me smile and VERY happy to see people use my designs!

Thanks for stopping by!

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FABULOUS!

Hello!

Happy Friday to you all! It's a FABULOUS day here in The Uniko Studio! And it's not the weather this TIME it's because of this ...

Uniko Studio Clear Stamps 'Official' first appearance in a UK publication! The Magazine is Craft Stamper July 2012 issue! How cool is that?! It's all THANKS to Wendy at The Stamp Attic for working her magic with the magazine & Kerry for producing such a FABULOUS project for the magazine! 

Congrats Kerry on your first publication & for it using Uniko Studio too! 

I hope to be back a little later this afternoon with some gorgeous projects to share! Thanks for stopping by!

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Just Because ...

Happy Sunny Sunday!

I hope the sun is out where you are, it's a lovely day here in the North East of the UK. Officially Spring has sprung here in the UK as the clocks went forward so 'Just Because' it's SO nice here I have enjoyed it! 

We had a little walk out to the restaurant to meet the family for lunch which was nice & have spent some time in the garden enjoying the sunshine & giving it a good tidy up ready for some planting! So, now I am  relaxing in the Studio creating a few projects for the blog & testing out some of the ideas that have been whirling around my brain!! 

So here is today's card ...

As I had some of the FREE Uniko Studio digital Time paper left on my desk that's what I used! You can grab your FREE download HERE on the website & why not join in on the Challenge HERE! 

For this card I used this weeks retro sketch ...

I had fun with this sketch & might just use it again!! Well, I'm off to savour the last bit of this weekend, hope you are all having a lovely day! 

Thanks for stopping by!

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Uniko Studio Saturday Show!

Happy Weekend!

I don't have a card or project of my own to share today, so I thought I would take this opportunity to share a few cards I have been sent links to or seen around blog land using Uniko Studio Time & Extra Time stamp sets along with the NEW Time digital papers!

First up is this card from Pauline ...

Pauline has used the graphic flowers on her card from the Time set & has stamped them in some lovely colours. You can read more about Pauline's card HERE on her blog & take a look around she has some lovely projects on her blog.

Next up is Sue ... 

On this card Sue has used the NEW Time digital download papers available on the website HERE to purchase. There is also a freebie paper HERE to download & join in on the CHALLENGE I set yesterday! I just love how the pocket watch looks like it is hanging from a lapel on a suit jacket. You can read more about Sue's card HERE on her blog & take a look around Sue has lots of lovely projects on her blog.

The last card & project I have to share today are by DT member Aimes ...

Every TIME I pop by Aimes blog I say 'WOW!' I'd seriously LOVE to step inside Aimes' mind to see how she thinks & comes up with such FAB ideas! Below is no exception, how cute is this little gift envelope?

It just shows you don't have to use the digi papers just for cards! 

Thank you ladies for making me smile :) I just love to see people using Uniko Studio stamps. I try my best to hop around my followers blogs but TIME does not always allow me so if you have created a project using the stamps and you would like to be featured HERE on the blog then drop me an email with a photo or link to your project.

Thats all from me today, I will be back tomorrow with a share or two! 

Thanks for stopping by today!

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Where did the TIME go?!

How did Monday happen?!

Yesterday was Mothers Day here in the UK & so we spent the day with my MIL to be like we normally do on a Sunday. Sunday's are a family day for us to spend time & catch up, relax, eat & watch a movie! So, with doing that we didn't get much else done! As to say I didn't get the faffy bits for the website done that I need to do before the 'Apple & Web Professional' can finish the updated site - sorry!! 

Anyway, those things are on #1 on my list today! Before we start the working week lets take a look at a couple more cards using the Time Papers ...

This first card uses some colourful cog patterned paper. The cogs on this paper are quite a bit larger than the stamp cog size which provides more mix & match opportunities. I used the clock face & sentiment from Extra Time for this card & kept it all super simple seeing as the patterned paper has a lot going on!!

This second card uses another all over pattern paper from the Time collection which has slightly smaller pocket watches layered one on top of the other. I have used one of my fall to sketches that I often use when using patterned paper. I used some retired SU! Sage Shadow CS & Ink on this card, an old favourite of mine! 

So there you have a few more peeks at the papers soon to be available in the Uniko Studio Website Shop!! I best get on with my to do list as I don't want to keep you all waiting to long to get your hands on purchasing the digital download!! I'll be back tomorrow where I will have a couple more projects & show you a full reveal of the Time paper collection!

Thanks for stopping by!

A Day to Celebrate ...

Happy Mothers Day to all the Mothers in the UK!

I'm back today to share a few more cards using the Uniko Studio Digital Time papers along with Uniko Studio Time & Extra Time stamps. I am SO happy that you are liking the look of these papers! Thank you for all the lovely comments!

How about a bright & cheery card to start things off?!

Now, if you just glanced at the card you might have thought 'I saw that patterned paper yesterday'. If you look a little close the journal lines are missing & the pattern of the clocks is all over the paper. Again I stamped the graphic flowers from the Time set & layered them up & adhered them to a paper strip & CS mat using foam pads.

Below is another bright card! I decided to use up the piece of CS left on my desk to create this one & kept it super CAS! I simply cut a strip of CS 4.5 cm x 10.5 cm and adhered strips of the Time patterned papers to this strip. They work out at 1.5 cm wide. A simple sentiment from Extra Time & I was done!

Well I was on a roll yesterday with making cards and whipped this little one up below too! Again I was using up some CS already out on my desk from the other day hence the yellow & grey colour combo! 

Such a simple LO but being a CAS kinda gal I really like how this one turned out! I simply layered a piece of the Time distressed ledger paper with a piece of grey CS. I stamped the sentiment from the Time set & adhered to the yellow CS base. 

Like I did for a card yesterday I stamped the pocket watch onto a plainer distressed paper in the pack, cut it out & adhered it to the card using foam pads.

Thats all the cards I have to share today! I had a happy day yesterday inking & creating in my studio & even got some happy news when I saw the card I created HERE was chosen as the winner over on the retro sketch blog HERE! 

Anyway, the website update to accommodate the NEW Time patterned papers is coming along nicely & they might even be available to purchase later today, if not today fingers crossed it'll be tomorrow!! Thanks to my 'Apple & Web Professional' as he'd like to be known rather than 'tech guy'! 

As soon as they are available I will be shouting it from the rooftops, here on the Blog, Twitter & Facebook! 

Thanks for stopping by today!

Hugs 

Demo Day Photos Part 2

Happy Tuesday!

Today is a busy day again in the Studio packing more pre-orders & shipping them out :) it's all good fun though! I'm here today though to share a few more photo's from the demo day at The Stamp Attic. 

I made some bunting before I went to The Stamp Attic so that I had something to hang on the wall behind me, I just LOVE creating bunting! I'll have to make another one soon as I left this with Wendy at The Stamp Attic along with LOTS of card samples! 

The photo above is a close up of the middle section. I used PTI's banner dies to create the elements apart from the stars which are the Sizzix Framelit dies that Wendy sells in the shop & now I've seen that Sizzix do a triangle & scallop triangle die set so I'll be buying them for my next bunting creation! 

The bunting piece on the right is one of my favourites as I love the clocking in card with the tabs of ribbon, the layering of the clock face with the stamped graphic flower & the 3 circle stamped on the top edge accented with gems.

This section is a close second favourite as I like the clocking in card stamped as a background with the overlay of cut out cogs & clock face! The lace circle is a die from PTI's Limitless layers. Lots of bling too :)

This is a sparkly section using the graphic flowers & stamping them with Versamark & heat embossing with crystal EP. I used a craft knife to cut out the scallop sections of the largest flower. I chose red white & blue as my colours as I'm getting in the British spirit with the up & coming Jubilee celebrations!!

Now I have one more project to share today & that is the card below ...

Here I have used the pocket watch from Time & stamped & masked it up the edge of the card. I then stamped the clocking in card but stamped it off on some scrap paper before stamping on the piece of card for a more distressed feel. The pocket watch element is coloured with Copics & cut out. I ran out of 'Time' & would have love to have added some glossy accents to the pocket watch face!

Thats all I have to share from the demo day, but I will be back on Wednesday with a few more projects using some goodies I bought to use with my Uniko Studio Time & Extra Time stamps!!

Until tomorrow!