Good morning! I'm over on the MarkerPOP blog today sharing a clean and simple card. This is one of my favorite styles to create. I love crisp, white backgrounds!

I started out with a Neenah Solar White card stock base. Using the incredibly awesome Misti tool, I first stamped the "thanks" sentiment from a brand new Concord & 9th stamp set, Give Thanks, with Hero Arts Navy ink. Then, I positioned the "WITH" on the Misti tool again, and stamped that using Hero Arts Wet Cement ink. The asterisk looking doo-dad next to thanks was also stamped with Cement ink! The right corner of the card stock base was rounded with a corner rounder punch.

On a separate piece of Neenah card stock, I used a foam ink blending tool and four Tim Holtz Distress Inks to create a nice blend of colors for fall (Festive Berries, Spiced Marmalade, Mustard Seed, and Mowed Lawn). Using a die from Concord & 9th's new die set, Layering Leaves, I die cut the leaves using the colorfully blended card stock. Love this look! Some Clear Wink of Stella sparkle was added to the die cut, and then glued to the card base.

Thank you so much for checking out my card today!

Nicki
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Uniko Challenge #34

Hello! Welcome to the July Uniko Challenge #34. We have another fun challenge this month to spark your creativity...

FLOWERS!! Who doesn't love creating cards with flowers?!?! If you haven't participated in a Uniko challenge yet, this is the perfect opportunity for you to do so! You can use any products/stamps to enter the challenge, but we do LOVE to see you use your Uniko products. If you do use Uniko, there's an extra chance to win a prize.

Email entries welcome, just email a photo of your card to bev@uniko.co.uk and she will add it to the Uniko Flickr gallery and link up!

This month we have another Guest Designer joining us, Carol from Justme: c. Be sure to check out her blog!

So here is my card using one of my favorite Uniko flowers. It's been a while since I inked it up, so I thought, now is the time!

All the flowers and leaves are stamped and fussy cut, then arranged to make a large bouquet. The background splatters were achieved by inking up my craft mat with the dark blue ink, then dipping a wet paintbrush in it and carefully tapping it over the card base. Love the look of the Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Sequins scattered around the card for some shine!! Hope I've inspired you today!

For more inspiration, visit the Uniko blog to see the other designer's projects!!

THE PRIZES

• The DT will choose a winner who will get a £15 gift voucher.
• The DT will choose a Top 3 who will each get 100 Loyalty Rewards Points added to their customer account.
• We will do a random draw for all those who use A UNIKO stamp, and this winner will get 200 Loyalty Reward Points added to their Uniko customer account.

You've got plenty of time to play along with this month's challenge. The deadline for submission is midnight (GMT) on Friday 12th August (7:00pm EDT).

Supplies:

Stamps: Uniko Studio - Flower Power #6, Flower Power #5 (sentiment)
Cardstock: Neenah Solar White

Ink: Altenew - Desert Night; Hero Arts - Soft Cantaloupe, Tide Pool, Wet Cement

Other: Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Sequins

Uniko Challenge #33

Hello! Welcome to the June Uniko Challenge. We have another fun challenge this month to spark your creativity...

This is a FUN photo inspiration challenge this month to create a card or project. Simply use the graphic above to inspire your creation, whether it be the colors, pattern or layout. The possibilities are endless!

You can use any products/stamps to enter the challenge, but we do LOVE to see you use your Uniko products. If you do use Uniko, there's an extra chance to win a prize.

Email entries welcome, just email a photo of your card to bev@uniko.co.uk and she will add it to the Uniko Flickr gallery and link up!

This month we have another awesome Guest Designer joining us, Anita from My Papercraft World. Be sure to check out her blog!

So here is my card using the photo as inspiration. I am sooooo pleased with how it turned out!! I started by ink blending the background using a Simon Says Stamp stencil. Then, on separate card stock, I white heat embossed the flowers, from Fun Flowers, and then applied ink using a foam blender, and fussy cut. The leaves were also stamped on separate card stock, fussy cut and attached to the flowers.

The small grey dots are from the set Background Builders: Round in Circles. Underneath that, I used a sentiment from Paradise: Hummingbird.

For more inspiration, visit the Uniko blog to see the other designer's projects!!

THE PRIZES

• The DT will choose a winner who will get a £20 gift voucher.
• The DT will choose a Top 3 who will each get 50 Loyalty Rewards Points added to their customer account.
• We will do a random draw for all those who use A UNIKO stamp, and this winner will get 150 Loyalty Reward Points added to their customer account.

You've got plenty of time to play along with this month's challenge. The deadline for submission is midnight (GMT) on Friday 8th July (7:00pm EDT).

Uniko May Revisit and Blog Hop!

Good morning! I'm so glad you stopped by because it's the Uniko May 2016 Design Team Blog Hop (and giveaway)!!

So, this month we are taking a look back at previously released products, dusting them off and giving them some love! Here are images of all the stamp sets.

I started by ink blending 4 different distress inks on the white card base. Then, I stamped the large sentiment. Using one of the leaf images from the Nature's Treasures II set, I stamped it multiple times in Archival Black ink surrounding the sentiment. A few black and sparkly blue enamel dots add a bit of a finishing touch.

GIVEAWAY ALERT!! Simply comment along the hop to be in the chance of winning ALL of the featured sets! You have until midnight (GMT) Wednesday 18th May 2016 to comment.

Beverley - Uniko Studio

Deborah

Jane

Nicki ----> That's Me!

Lindsey

Sarah P

Supplies:

Stamps: Uniko Studio - Nature's Treasure II, All Occasion Sentiments #6
Cardstock: Neenah Solar White

Ink: Archival Black (Ranger), Abandoned Coral, Cracked Pistachio, Salty Ocean, Black Soot

Other: Enamel Dots

Uniko April Release & Blog Hop!

Good morning!

It's that time again for another NEW RELEASE from UNIKO!! There are 2 BRAND NEW stamp sets being released today, and they are AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE on the Uniko website! YAY!

So let's get started by revealing the 2 new additions to the Uniko line up...

This first set explains itself really, it is a fun cupcake building set suitable for all those occasions which are worth celebrating with cake! 

Next up we have a FUN on trend flower building mini clear stamp set...

Fun Flowers £4.00 - £4.95 

Copyright Uniko Ltd 2016

www.uniko.co.uk

This set is what the title of it says, FUN! With the popularity of 'doodle' styled images and colouring books, this set provides the images to achieve those things on your creations AND so much more.

I have a fun one layer card to share. Lately I've been loving the bold look of distress inks and markers, so I decided to start by blending 4 different distress inks over part of the card base. Then, I stamped the flowers in black over most of the blended color so it showed through the images. LOVE that look! The sentiment is also stamped in black. The end result completely reminds me of a Retro 80's theme, right?! Or wait, is it 70's?? Not sure, but I definitely didn't have that in mind as I was creating!!

As tradition holds, we have our release day blog hop, simply visit & comment along the hop by midnight BST Sunday, April 17th, 2016 for your chance to win the ENTIRE Release AND a £10 eGift Certificate to spend in store! If you have already purchased any or all of the release, a refund will be given.

Both the new products are available HERE now to purchase. Bev at Uniko has increased the stock levels this month, so fingers crossed no one will miss out.

So, let's see what the rest of the Design Team have created...

Beverley (Uniko Studio)

Deborah

Jane
Lindsey

Nicki  ----> THAT'S ME!

Sarah G

Sarah P

Supplies:
Stamps: Uniko Studio - Fun Flowers
Cardstock: Neenah Solar White
Ink: Ranger Archival Black; Tim Holtz Distress - Picked Raspberry, Mustard Seed, Salty Ocean, Seedless Preserves

Nicki
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Uniko Introduces All Occasion Sentiments #6

Hello there! I'm excited that today I can finally share with you my first project using Uniko Studio's new stamp set called "All Occasion Sentiments #6". Beginning September 19th, 2015, you will be able to purchase this set HERE along with the other new sets being released this month!!

In case you missed it a couple days ago, here is the Sneak Peek photo of the stamp set.

So the title of this set kinda gives it away really and you have an idea what's in store, more larger sized sentiments that will take pride of place on your cards and projects.

Here's my creation. First, I heat embossed the Thanks sentiment and the line of triangles (you'll see more of that tomorrow). The main panel is ink blended with Ranger Distress Inks on watercolor paper. I 'flicked' some water over it and let it dry. I added a few black enamel dots, and placed on a white card base.

Thanks for stopping by and make sure to visit all the design team members and Beverley's blog to see more gorgeous creations using this fun set! COME BACK TOMORROW FOR MORE!!

Beverley (Uniko Studio)
Deborah

Jane

Nicki  ----> THAT'S ME!

Sarah G

Sarah P

Below I have outlined the release schedule and as for previous releases there are prizes up for grabs :)

Sneak Peeks - Sep 14th & 15th...These little teasers give you hints at what is in store!

Introducing... Sep 16th - 18th...Here you'll get to see the soon to be released products in action. The design team will be joining in on the introductions and you won't want to miss a second!

Release Day! Saturday, Sep 19th you will get to see all the products in their entirety and purchase them HERE on the website! As tradition holds there will be  a Design Team Blog Hop with a chance for a lucky person to win the ENTIRE release & a little extra!

Now, you won't want to miss out on any of the fun from Sep 14th-19th as Bev at Uniko will be drawing totally random winners for mystery prizes. She's not giving any hints as to the prizes or their value, you'll just have to join in on the fun!

Places to join in on the fun & possibly win a prize are by commenting along the way on the Uniko Blog, Design Team Blogs, liking the Uniko Facebook Page, following on Twitter and Pinterest!

Supplies:
Stamps: Uniko Studio - All Occasion Sentiments #6
Cardstock: PTI - White; Ranger White Watercolor Paper
Ink: Ranger Distress - Mermaid Lagoon, Cracked Pistachio
Other: Ranger Black Embossing Powder, Black Enamel Dots

NEW dies from Top Dog Dies!!

Hi crafty friends! Top Dog Dies has released 6 new exclusive dies! I really enjoyed playing with them, and can't wait for you to see what I've created (see below, after you check out the new products)!

Onesie Die

Onesie Vest Die Set

Butterfly Mosaic

Dinosaur Trio Die Set

Antique Mat Die Set

Coffee Die Set

NOW IT'S TIME TO SHARE MY FUN CREATIONS WITH YOU!

Supplies:
Stamps: Uniko Studio - Flower Power #1
Dies: Top Dog Dies - Coffee Die Set, Banners #1 Die Set
Patterned Paper: Stampin' Up; Jillibean Soup - Blossom Soup
Cardstock: PTI - White
Other: Tim Holtz Stencil - Splatters, Foam Tape, Distress Marker

Supplies:
Stamps: Uniko Studio - Simply Said Birthday
Dies: Top Dog Dies - Dinosaur Trio Die Set, Typewriter Uppercase Die, Typewriter Lowercase Die, Elephants Die set (balloons)
Cardstock: PTI - White; Tim Holtz Watercolor Paper
Inks: Various Tim Holtz Distress; PTI - True Black
Other: Watercolor Paints, Paintbrush, Foam Tape

Supplies:
Stamps: Altenew (THANK) - Dodecagram
Dies: Top Dog Dies - Antique Mat Die Set, Signature Antique Die, Banners #1 Die Set, Sheep Die Set
Patterned Paper: The Paper Studio
Cardstock: Stampin' Up - Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler; PTI - Rustic Cream
Other: Wood Veneer Heart

I'm REALLY LOVING these cards, and I can only hope that you do too and that I brought some inspiration to you today!

If you are looking for even more inspiration, make sure to check out the Idea Gallery on the TDD website!

Papertrey February Blog Hop Challenge

Hello! I have a fun watercolor card to share today for this month's PTI Blog Hop. This inspiration photo was all it took for me to make sure I absolutely participated in the blog hop this month! Isn't it just gorgeous?! Those colors are so ME! I was so excited to have this as my inspiration ;)

So, I wanted to basically replicate the look above. The hexagon cover plate popped into mind, and I randomly water colored the background layer using the same colors. I'm still relatively new to this water coloring thing, so it was kinda experimental!! I really LOVE the look though.

The sentiment is from Fancy That and is stamped with True Black ink on vellum. A few sequins add a finishing touch!

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy the rest of the hop!

Supplies: 
Stamps: PTI - Fancy That
Paper: PTI - White; Strathmore - Watercolor; Vellum
Die: PTI - Hexagon Cover Plate
Other: Watercolor Paints - Hobby Lobby, Sequins

Top Dog Dies - Spring Card

Welcome back to another Top Dog Dies Thursday! I hope to bring you a little happiness today as I have a spring card to share!

The Hummingbird/Flower die-cut was cut using watercolor paper. Then, using Ranger Distress markers, I colored the bird, leaves, and flower. It didn't have to be perfectly colored, just needed to get some ink onto the paper. Once I was finished, I used a mini mister to spray water over the image. The ink blends SO nicely together, and you never know what you're gonna end up with! I waited for it to dry, and was very happy with the end result!! I think this technique is so much fun!

For the bottom strip of color, I did the same technique. This time though, I just used a plain piece of watercolor paper and colored random strokes across the paper, using the same colors in the die-cut piece. Then sprayed with water and let dry. The top piece of white cardstock is die-cut with a fun border die! (supply links are at the bottom of the post)

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope I inspired you today ;)


Supplies:
Stamps: Uniko Studio - Paradise - Hummingbird
Dies: Top Dog Dies - Bird Trio Die Set, Dotted Borders Die Set
Inks and Markers: Ranger Distress - Mustard Seed, Wild Honey, Bundled Sage, Pine Needles, Tumbled Glass, Dusty Concord; Stampin' Up - Lavender Lace

Top Dog Dies January Release!

Hi crafty friends! I'm popping in for an exciting post. Top Dog Dies has released 6 new exclusive dies! I've been having fun playing with the new goodies over the past week, and you can see what I've created down below, after I introduce the new dies to you!

 Dotted Tags

Elephants

 

 Dotted Borders

 Feathers

Little Birds

 

Corset Background

Aren't they just awesome?!?! I'm loving the little details of the pierced holes around the edges of a lot of these dies. It gives them such character!

I hope you enjoy my cards using the new stuff! I've included the supply list at the end of the post for each card. If you are looking for even more inspiration, make sure to check out the Idea Gallery on the TDD website!

Supplies:

Happy Birthday card:
Dies: TDD - Feathers, Dotted Tags  
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Sketched Shapes (sentiment)
Cardstock: PTI - White
Patterned Papers: Amy Tangerine - Plus One; MME - Moments
Other: Twine, Washi Tape, Foam Tape

You and Moi card:
Dies: TDD - Corset, Corset Background, Dotted Borders, Elephants (small hearts) 
Cardstock: PTI - Rustic White, True Black; Stampin' Up! - Lavender Lace
Other: Patterned Paper: Pebbles

Thanks card:
Dies: TDD - Little Birds, Dotted Borders 
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Mini Blooms (sentiment)
Cardstock: PTI - Rustic Cream; Stampin' Up! - Kraft
Other: Patterned Paper: Poteeka Souflee - The Paper Studio; Sequins; Rainstones (PTI)

Baby Elephant card: 
Dies: TDD - Elephants, Dotted Tags
Cardstock: PTI - White, True Black
Patterned Papers: Lawn Fawn - Let's Polka; Pebbles
Other: SU Corner Rounder Punch, Sizzix Embossing Folder - Stripes, Foam Tape

Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Magazine Special Thanks! Blog Hop

*if you're hopping along in order, then you should have arrived here from Spectrum Noir*

Welcome to a VERY, VERY special blog hop honoring the wonderful magazine, Paper Crafts and Scrapbooking. You may or may not have heard that the February 2015 issue will be the very last one :(  I, including hundreds, even thousands, of others were very shocked and saddened by this devastating news.

The amazing community that has been created because of this publication has made such an impact on my crafting life. Even though I've never even met in person any of you associated with the magazine, or any other crafters in this community that share my passion (ok ok, obsession!) for cardmaking/stamping/etc, I've learned soooo much from YOU! Because of you, I want to be better at what I do!

With that said, I want to first thank everyone at PC&S for all your hardwork, inspiration, and encouraging words along the way. As one door closes, may bigger and better doors open for each and every one of you!! I look forward to following your journeys through the new doors. And always remember.....You will be Forever Fabulous! ;)

The next stop is Asty Purbasari! If you want to start at the beginning, head over to Jennifer McGuire's blog. Enjoy the rest of the hop! 

Supplies: 
Stamps: PTI - Fancy That; Altenew - Sohcahtoa (sentiment)
Cardstock: Stampin' Up! - Basic Black; Strathmore Watercolor paper
Ink: Staz-On - Black
Other: Tim Holtz Distress Markers, PTI Rainstones & Twine, Foam Tape

Uniko Studio - Introducing Flower Power #5

Welcome back to the third day of introduction posts for the Uniko Studio June release! Here's the sneak peek photo of the stamp set that I shared a couple days ago. Remember, on June 11th, all the new sets will be available for purchase over on the Uniko Studio website!

If you have been a Uniko Studio fan for awhile, you will probably recognize this series, Flower Power. This version is really fun, with polka dot leaves!

I'd love to know what you think of my card! :)

Make sure to visit the other design team members & Beverley's blog to see more gorgeous creations using this awesome set! Head on over to the Uniko blog to see the links to all the designers' blogs! If you comment on their introduction and release day posts, you will have a chance to win a prize!! You also have a chance to win by commenting on the Uniko Facebook page, Twitter, Pinterest, and signing up for the Uniko newsletter!


Supplies: 
Stamps: Uniko Studio - Flower Power #5, Background Builders: Round in Circles
Cardstock: SU - Basic Black; PTI - White
Ink: PTI - True Black, Lemon Tart
Other: SU - Corner Rounder Punch, Pearl Stickers

Uniko Studio Challenge #6

It's time for another Uniko Studio challenge! This month is a sketch, created by the fabulously talented Gayatri!

Sticking with my usual CAS style, I created a one-layer card. I pulled out one of my favorite Uniko stamp sets, Round in Circles. Using four different colored ink, I created a pattern. It kind of looks like those beads that hang in a doorway, doesn't it? Another stamp from this set is stampedlightly on the bottom left, then "thank you" is inked up with the maroon ink then the dark chocolate chip ink. Very simple! I've added a few dots of stickles for some added character ;)

What do you think? Feedback is always welcomed ;) I really appreciate you coming by for a visit!

You've got plenty of time to enter your project. February 14th, 9:00 UK time is the deadline.

The Prizes:

• A £10 Gift Certificate to the Winner and a Guest Design Team spot on the blog for the next challenge
• Top Three Spotlight

Supplies: 
Stamps: Uniko Studio - All Occasion Sentiments #3, Round in Circles
Cardstock: PTI - White
Ink: SU - Purely Pomegranate, Chocolate Chip; Tsukineko Dew Drop - Jumbo Java, Pumpkin Spice
Other: Stickles - Glitz Sequins

Uniko Studio Super Free Saturday!

Happy Saturday my lovely followers! It's time for another Uniko Studio Super Free Saturday! If you are not familiar with SFS, let me explain. Bev over at Uniko, has designed a great digital freebie for anyone to download! Just visit the WEBSITE, and you'll see the details there. Print it on your home printer, and then CREATE with one or more of the elements in the download. The possibilities really are endless!!

I decided to incorporate elements from the SFS digital file, and a couple stamp sets.

You can see that I used the green panel, and tilted it on an angle. I cut out two pieces from other elements in the free digital download--the flower cluster in the white panel, and the top part of the red/white polka dot panel. I adhered the polka dot piece right on top of the green panel, and the flower is raised with foam tape. The entire green panel is also adhered using foam tape.

I used the "thank you" sentiment from All Occasion Sentiments #3. I masked off the "you" and "thank" separately so I could make the sentiment on two lines, instead of one.

The polka dots and the circles stamped on the card base are from Background Builders: Round in Circles (one of my fav Uniko sets!!).

I hope I've inspired you to CREATE!! Be sure to also check out the Uniko Studio Blog, where Bev has some more projects to share using the SFS download, as well as other design team members!

Supplies:

Stamps/Artwork: Uniko Studio - Funky Florals SFS, All Occasion Sentiments #3, Background Builders: Round in Circles

Cardstock: PTI - White
Ink: SU - Baja Breeze, So Saffron