Aloha!

Hey!

So, I am back again with even MORE paradise inspired cards! I have two to share tonight as yesterday, I simply ran out of time in the day to prepare a post. 

Anyway, lets get to the projects...

This was the card I made last night, I used both the Paradise and Paradise Leaves clear stamp sets, along with a sentiment from Simply Said. Again, the bill of Bob is coloured with Copic markers and the ribbon is from Papertrey Ink.

Next I decided to make a more feminine card...

I combined both the sets again, using the two smaller leaves from Paradise Leaves to create a larger smaller leaf! I was inspired by the new Freshly Made Sketch sketch seen HERE and below for the layout of my card, so I masked the lower section to stamp the leaves.

After stamping the outline hibiscus flower, leaves and fussy cutting them I added a good dose of Wink Of Stella before adhering them to the card using foam adhesive. I added a few Pretty Pink Posh sequins to finish the card off.

Ok, that's all I have for you today using the NEW Uniko release stamps, by the way there is still time to comment on THIS post here to be in the chance of winning a £10 eGift Certificate. I do however have a Stamp Of The Week card over HERE, if you are looking for some more inspiration ;)

Thanks for stopping by!

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Aloha Butterfly!

Aloha!

I'm popping by today, all be it later than I had planned with another card using the NEW Uniko Release stamps! This time I have combined them with another older set, English Country Garden - Butterflies...

I though I would use my sketch over at CAS Colours & Sketches HERE and seen below again. There is still plenty of time to enter the challenge this week, I'd love to see you in the gallery ;)

Another quick and CAS card, the tag is stamped with the solid hibiscus flower and stem using SU! Summer Sun and Melon Mambo. The butterfly is stamped in VersaFine Onyx Black and selectively coloured using my SU! Markers. I added a good covering of Wink Of Stella to the butterfly too ;)

As the Aloha! challenge is still going on over HERE at Addicted to CAS, I thought I'd enter in over there again too. 

That's not quite all from me today, I have one more card to share over HERE with this weeks Stamp Of The Week. Yep, I am finally back into the swing of things and have a few cards lined up this week over on the website blog.

Thanks for stopping by today, I will be back tomorrow with more to share.

Still in Paradise!

Hey!

I'm back today with a few more projects that we made at my class at The Paperlane yesterday using the NEW Uniko June Release clear stamps. 

If you missed the Release, Reveal & GIVEAWAY post yesterday you can check it out HERE and there is still time to comment and be in the chance of winning a £10 eGift Certificate.

Ok, so onto some cards and inspiration...

Another 'Bob' card! He's kinda perfect for those pesky masculine cards ;) I hope I didn't go 'too' floral by adding a pink hibiscus..? But Hey Ho, Hawaiian shirts often feature a floral or two, right..?

I did opt out of adding Wink Of Stella to the hibiscus flower though ;) The sentiment is from Simply Said and the die cut is Reverse Confetti.

Next up is another masculine card...

For this card I opted to use just the Paradise Leaves set and kept it super CAS. I masked off a section at the bottom of my matt layer and stamped the leaves in SU! Tempting Turquoise, Lucky Limeade & Bermuda Bay. The outer line leaves each side are stamped using WPlus9 Appletini ink. 

I aded a piece of Bermuda Bay Bakers Twine to hide where I masked and 'ended' the leaves and again the sentiment is from Simply Said.

Lastly today I have a tropical floral card...

This card uses the solid hibiscus stamp, which comes in two parts, the petals and the stamen. Even though from the MANY photos I took of hibiscus flowers whilst in Hawaii and on a recent trip to Butterfly World, the majority of the stamens are mainly a lighter shade of the petals with just a small amount of yellow/orange. I decided to still make the stamps separate to make stamping them different colours easier, after all they can be any colour we want them to be on our cards, well I think so anyway! 

The flower petals are stamped in Calypso Coral, Melon Mambo and Tempting Turquoise with Summer Sunrise (PTI) used for the stamens. I found it easier to stamp the stamens first and then stamp the petals, though if I had a MISTI it would be even easier ;)

After stamping the flowers I fussy cut them out and adhered them to my card. I then went and added the leaf detail and finished the card off with some Pretty Pink Posh sequins and a sentiment from Simply Said.

Ok, that's all from me today. I will be back tomorrow with more to share AND Stamp Of The Week will also be back HERE on the website blog.

Until then, thank you for stopping by and for everyone who left such lovely comments yesterday. 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. 

June 2016 Release Sneak Peeks

YAY!

I'm SO happy that you have stopped by today, as here at Uniko preparations for the June product  release are well under way!

Today I am sharing a couple of sneak peeks at the two clear stamp sets being released TOMORROW! So without further ado lets see them...

This first sneak peek gives it away really! Elements of the set have been designed for some time now, some even since my early years at University. It is also a follow on / addition to the previously released and popular Paradise - Hummingbird clear stamp set ;)

The second mini set being released this month follows the tropical theme and trend, it is a perfect add on set to the two mentioned above for even more possibilities!

Life here at Uniko HQ is a little hectic to say the least with the beans that seem to have hit a crazier & more exhausting stage of toddlerhood!

So my apologies that again it is a mini release. However,  it is packed with possibilities & most of all FUN!  

Anyway, back to the release, below I have outlined the release schedule & there are a couple of changes this month...

Sneak Peeks Today 10th June, these little teasers give you hints at what is in store!

Release Day! Saturday 11th June 9am BST you will get to see the products in their entirety and purchase them HERE on the website! There will be some inspiration from myself and the chance to win an eGift Certificate to spend in store on the website.

Design Team Blog Hop & GIVEAWAY! Due to various reasons the Design Team Blog Hop & GIVEAWAY has been scheduled for 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.

Hope to see you tomorrow for the full reveal & thank you for stopping by today :)

CAS Colours & Sketches #177

Hey!

I'm here today with my CAS Colours & Sketches DT card for this weeks challenge. Excited again, as I am hosting the challenges over there this month, which means I have picked the colour combinations and designed the sketches for you to use and hopefully inspire you to create and play along :)

This week HERE is sketch week and this is the sketch I came up with...

A fun and super simple sketch (well I think so), plus I have not restricted you on 'having' to use a tag on your card or a star, leaving plenty of scope for interpretation :)

Anyway, this is what I have come up with...

This card shows you a HUGE sneaky peek at a couple of NEW clear stamp sets being released on Saturday at Uniko ;) I just couldn't resist inking them up for todays sketch and when I saw the current colours over at Color Throwdown HERE and seen below it made me think of a Hawaiian shirt!

The tropical trend is BIG right now and I couldn't resist jumping on the bandwagon for this one! Having got married in Hawaii (nearly 3 years ago now), it brings back lots of lovely memories :)

I used a trio of WPlus9 inks on my card, Bloomsberry, Sweet Gelato and Sweet Nectar. I also added a good helping of clear Wink Of Stella to the Hibiscus flowers and a sentiment also from one of the sets. 

Ok, that's about all from me just now, I have a few more cards to make using these NEW Uniko stamps for my class on Saturday at The Paperlane (still a couple of places left for the class) and then I am going to enjoy some sunshine in the garden while I am bean free for the afternoon ;)

Be sure to check out the CC&S Design Team inspiration HERE and I hope to see you in the gallery too this week! 

Thanks for stopping by :)

CAS Colours & Sketches #176

Hey!

I'm excited to say that for this month over at CAS Colours & Sketches I am the hostess, which means I have picked the colour combos and drawn the sketches to *hopefully* inspire you all. I do hope you like them and I really look forward to seeing you join in :)

Ok, so it's the first of the month which means it's a colour challenge. I think I have started things off with a pretty fun and simple combination...

With Summer just around the corner (for some of us & supposedly us in the UK!) I thought florally inspired combination would be fun.

Though I decided to go with butterflies for my card...

This set English Country Garden Butterflies is due back in stock over the weekend (available for pre order now along with other clear stamp sets) and so I thought I would dust my set off and give it some love.

I was also inspired by the current Freshly Made Sketches sketch seen HERE and below for the layout of my card. 

Iv'e been wanting to get some more ink blending practice in and so I masked a rectangle off and started blending the Rose Red to Blushing Bride and then to So Saffron, going back & forth between the colours blending until I was happy with the result! I still need a little more practice I think but I am enjoying the results.

The butterfly is stamped in VersaMark onto vellum and heat embossed with detail white embossing powder. After I fussy cut the butterfly out I decided to add some Wink of Stella to it for a little subtle sparkle. The sentiment also from the set is stamped in VersaFine Onyx Black ink.

I do apologise for being absent on the blogs recently, just when I think I am getting back into the swing of things I come down with a hacking cough and snuffles :( It's half term too which means all the playgroups we go to are closed and it's been a tough week keeping the beans entertained! 

Ok, that's all from me today, I do hope you will pop by the CAS Colours & Sketches blog HERE to check out the rest of the Design Team & Guest Designer Fiona's inspiration. I look forward to seeing you in the gallery & have fun!