Welcome back to day 2 of the Uniko Studio Product Introductions! Today, I'm showcasing TWO new products that will be available for purchase beginning April 11th on the Uniko Studio website.

For you font and sentiment lovers out there, you've struck gold with a set called All Occasion Sentiments #1! Not only are the fonts very trendy right now, but they are on a larger scale so they really take center stage on your projects!

The second product for today is a digital patterned paper collection called On the Grid. It features 6 different grid designs in 5 popular Stampin' Up! colors.

My card features one of the patterns of the grid paper, using all the colors included. It makes for a fun background! I just trimmed a strip of each color and adhered to the card base.

On the Spellbinders die cut shape, I stamped the "Just a note" sentiment in black ink, and found some matching pearl stickers to place underneath. Finally, I added dimension using foam tape.

Now, it's time to see what some of the other Design Team members have in store for you! Of course, you'll want to also stop at the Uniko Studio Blog to see what beauties Beverley has to share!

**Don't forget, if you comment on the Uniko Studio blog here, Facebook or Twitter you could be a random winner of a Uniko Studio Mystery Prize giveaway!**

Uniko Studio
Aimes
Amber
Erika
Nicki -------THAT'S ME!
Stacey
Taheerah

Supplies:

Stamps: Uniko Studio - All Occasions Sentiments #1

Cardstock: PTI -Fine Linen
Patterned Papers: Uniko Studio - On the Grid Collection (Digital Papers)
Ink: Staz-On - Jet Black
Other: Spellbinders Die, Recollections - Pearl Stickers; Dimensionals

Uniko Studio April Release - Product Intro: Bright Butterflies Dies!

The April 2013 Release sees the launch of the BRAND NEW Uniko Studio Designer Dies! The first set of dies to be launched coordinate perfectly with the previously released BRIGHT Butterflies clear stamp set.

This might not be NEW news to you as they've been in use on the Uniko Studio blog for a week or so now! Today they get a little introductory spotlight not only by me but by Beverley and some of the Uniko Studio Design Team including April's Guest Designer, Taheerah!

Die cuts are one of my favorite paper crafting supplies. They can add so much to a simple card.

Here, I've created multi-colored butterflies using the new dies. All I did was cut strips of cardstock, adhere it to a black cardstock base, then die cut the butterflies! The middle one has black rhinestones in the center, and the two smaller ones have black sparkly stickles. I attached them to the card base using the center of the butterflies, and lifted their wings slightly. I've added three vertical score lines on either side, rounded the right corners, and added the thank you sentiment in white at the bottom.

Now, it's time to see what some of the other Design Team members have in store for you! Of course, you'll want to also stop at the Uniko Studio Blog to see what beauties Beverley has to share!

**Don't forget, if you comment on the Uniko Studio blog here, Facebook or Twitter you could be a random winner of a Uniko Studio Mystery Prize giveaway!**

Uniko Studio
Aimes
Amber
Erika
Nicki -------THAT'S ME!
Ren-Yi
Stacey
Taheerah

Supplies:

Stamps: Uniko Studio - Label Love: Thank You

Cardstock: SU - Basic Black, Tempting Turquoise, Pink Passion, Only Orange
Ink: Sweet Stamps - White Dye Ink
Dies: Uniko Studio Bright Butterflies
Other: Martha Stewart Scoring Board, Black Rhinestones, Stickles - Black Diamond

Uniko Studio April Release Sneak Peek Day 3

I'm so happy that you've stopped by today and are joining in on the April 2013 Release Party! I'm back today with the last few peeks at the products being released this month...

Peek 6 is related to Peek 5 that I shared yesterday, it's of a NEW digital paper collection that features 6 funky designs in a lovely Stampin' Up! colour combination!

Peek 7 is the next stamp set in the Pure Florals series! Beverley has been taking note of all the requests for more floral stamp sets! This set has been a labour of love but I'm sure you'll LOVE it as much as I do!

Todays last peek is a coordinating Digital Paper Collection to the Pure Florals stamp set peek above. It features 3 fabulous designs in 6 Stampin' Up! colours. 

That's all the Sneak Peeks for this release, but I'm not going to leave you hanging for days on end until Release Day on the 11th! I will be back tomorrow and the following days with an 'Introducing' post where you'll get to see each of the release products in action on a project!

I'd LOVE to know what you think of the peeks and what you're looking forward to seeing more of. If you comment on the Uniko Studio blog here, Facebook or Twitter you could be lucky and win yourself a Uniko Studio Mystery Prize! 

Thanks for stopping by.

Uniko Studio April Release Sneak Peek Day 2

I have a couple more Uniko Studio Sneak Peeks to share with you today, the April Release is just around the corner and will be upon us before we know it!

Peek 3 is of a NEW digital paper collection that features 6 designs in 5 popular Stampin' Up! Colours.

This peek is the first in a NEW series of clear stamp sets coming your way. Featuring graphic floral imagery, 2 step stamping and a variety of themed sentiments this set will have you making endless cards!

Today's last peek is of another fun clear stamp set, a Background Building set filled with a multitude of possibilities that you'll find yourself reaching for over and over again! 

That's all the Sneak Peeks for today, there will be more tomorrow! I'd LOVE to know what you think of the peeks and what you're looking forward to seeing more of. If you comment on the Uniko Studio blog here, Facebook or Twitter you could be lucky and win yourself a Uniko Studio Mystery Prize! 

Thanks for stopping by!

Uniko Studio April Release Sneak Peek Day 1

I can't believe it's time to share the Uniko Studio April 2013 Sneak Peeks!

We're shaking things up at Uniko Studio for this release & future releases at Uniko Studio! We have a NEW schedule leading up to release day...

Sneak Peeks from today through Friday 5th April. These little teasers give you hints at what is in store!

Introducing... from Saturday 6th - Monday 10th April. During this time, you'll get to see the soon to be released products in action on the Uniko Studio blog & also some of the Design Team will have projects to share using the NEW products!

Release Day! Tuesday 11th April you will get to see all the products in their entirety and can purchase them HERE on the website! As tradition holds, there will be a Design Team Blog Hop in which ONE lucky person who comments along the hop will win the ENTIRE April Release!

Now, you won't want to miss out on any of the fun from the 5th - 11th April as Beverley 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 comment along the way to have a chance to win! Other places to join in on the fun & possibly win a prize are the Uniko Studio Facebook Page, Following on Twitter and Pinterest!

ALL random winners will be announced on the April Winners page & also on Facebook on the 11th April!

How about a couple of Sneak Peeks to get the PARTY started...

This first Sneak Peek has been peeked quite a bit on the Uniko Studio blog and so it  might not be much of a surprise to some of you! Yep, this little peek is of the NEW Uniko Studio Designer Dies. These little beauties coordinate perfectly with the previously released BRIGHT Butterflies clear stamps!

This second Sneak Peek is the first in a new series of stamp sets coming your way by customer request!  This new clear stamp set packs a punch, featuring sentiments for a variety of occasions in fabulous fonts and in a larger scale.

I'd love to hear what you think about the NEW Release Schedule & Sneak Peeks! Thanks for stopping by & hope to see you tomorrow!

Runway Inspired Challenge ric#32 - Moschino Cheap and Chic

Howdy! I'm here to share with you a card I made for the current Runway Inspired Challenge. I love the color combination of the model's outfit, so I had to take a stab at this one ;)

While cleaning up my craft table to make some room for stamping, I found a package of silver glitter tape that I hadn't used yet! It was perfect for this challenge.

Using the largest lattice stamp from Uniko Studio Background Builders: Lattice stamp set, I stamped a pattern with black ink. For added color, I stamped the large solid lattice stamp inside the outlines, leaving one blank for the Thank You sentiment. Three black rhinestones in the corner along with the silver glitter strip at the bottom give it a special finishing touch! A very easy and quick card to make.

If you like this inspiration photo and colors as much as I do, there's still plenty of time to join in on the challenge (deadline for entries is Friday, March 29th at midnight)!

Supplies:

Stamps: Uniko Studio - Background Basics: Lattice; Label Love: Thank You

Cardstock: PTI - White; SU - Basic Black
Ink: Staz-On - Black; SU - Rose Red
Other: Silver Glitter tape & Rhinestones - Recollections; Dimensionals

Uniko Studio Blog Hop & CAS-ual Fridays CFC93

Hello! Welcome to another Uniko Studio Blog Hop. This month, we are revisiting a stamp set that was released last year: Background Basics-Lattice. You can purchase the set from Uniko's website. Below is an image of all the pieces in the set. It's a super fun set to have, and so trendy!! Make sure to read through to the end of the post to see how you can have a chance to win it AND the Modern Lattice Digital Patterned Paper Collection!

I chose to use rainbow colors and stamp the Lattice pattern repeatedly. I was so surprised at how EASY it was to line up that stamp -- such a benefit of clear stamps! I added small blocks of coordinating cardstock to the card base, then adhered the stamped cardstock piece over it. It needed a little something more, and I think those buttons were just the right thing! I am also entering this card in the CAS-ual Fridays CFC93 Challenge: Color Blocks.

Now, on to the details of the giveaway. All you need to do is hop along and leave a comment on the designers' blogs by midnight Wednesday, March 13th GMT! That means you have up to EIGHT chances to enter! So hop on over to the Uniko Studio blog if you are just starting out, or continue onto Ren-Yi's blog if you've already started the hop.

Uniko Studio
Aimes
Amber
Erika
Gayatri
Nicki -------THAT'S ME!
Ren-Yi
Stacey

Supplies:

Stamps: Uniko Studio - Background Basics: Lattice; Label Love: Birthday

Cardstock: PTI - White

PTI MIM #105 - Glitter Trim

I LOVE Papertrey Ink. Stamps, cardstock, embellishments, everything. I just can't get enough. It just makes me SOOOOO happy! Ok, ok, enough of that. On to my card for this challenge.

Glitter trim is this week's theme. Sure, I love glitter, but I don't use it very much because I just hate the mess it creates! Are you with me?! I typically go the easy route and use Stickles to add some sparkle when I want. But, I thought I'd break out the 'ol glitter to use for this Make it Monday.

I don't have a Xyron sticker machine (like Dawn McVey demonstrated in the video), so I just used old fashioned glue on a piece of die cut cardstock, and sprinkled the glitter on as fast as I could so it would stick well. After drying, I still noticed quite a bit of glitter flaking off (enough to be annoying), so I decided to try spraying the piece with hairspray to set it. HOLY COW! It TOTALLY worked!!! Although it took some time to dry (the piece of cardstock became pretty saturated), the glitter really set in place, and the cardstock stiffened up nicely! Anyway, just wanted to share that in case anyone else has been just as frustrated when using regular glitter :)

Last week was also the Monogram Blog Hop, but I just didn't get around to making a project for it, but REALLY wanted to. So, I decided to incorporate it in this week's MIM. I used Fancy Folk art to create the pattern around the negative die cut "n" monogram. Here's how I did it:

• Die cut the letter first
• Use a circle die cut shape to trace around the letter using a pencil (or anything else circular in shape)
• Using a ruler and pencil, draw a horizontal and a vertical line through the center of the circle to use as your stamping guide
• Stamp the black outlines first, on the horizontal & vertical axis, then fill in the spaces between those. Continue stamping the inside of the flowers.

I absolutely LOVE the Fancy Folk Art set! Can't wait to use it more! I appreciate you stopping by, and would be so grateful to hear your feedback!

Supplies
Stamps: PTI - Fancy Folk Art
Cardstock: PTI - White; Stampin' Up! - Pale Plum
Ink: Stampin' Up! -Baja Breeze, So Saffron, Pale Plum; Staz-on: Jet Black
Other: Scallop Die Cut - PTI; "n" Die Cut - PTI; Glitter - PK Glitz: Sand