AAA Birthday Challenge #44 - Embossing

 Hello!

It's time for the final AAA Birthday challenge of 2022 - who would have thought!

I used a very old embossing folder as the starting point for my card and chose grey card stock as I planned for it to be a masculine card.

Well that changed then! I just love the look of the die cut feminine florals against the industrial background look of the embossing.

All the die cuts are from Funky Fossil - Doodled Blooms and Happy Birthday - as are the clear gems too.

Be sure to pop over to check out the gorgeous makes from the AAA Birthday DT and guest designer Izzy - HERE. You'll be inspired for sure. 

Thanks for looking today. Stay safe and keep crafting!

Jane

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AAA Birthday Challenge #43 - Monochrome

 Hello!

Time for the November challenge at AAA Birthday.

Although I've gone with the usual shades of black for my card monochrome for this challenge can be shades of any one colour.

The little elephant holding the balloon is so adorable and I've grounded him on a strip of washi tape.

There is a load more inspiration for this challenge over on the AAA Birthday blog - HERE. And our guest designer Katrina has created a beautiful autumn themed birthday card.

Thanks for looking. Stay safe and keep crafting!

Jane

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Uniko - Stencil Release & Giveaway

 Hello!

So today is release day for Uniko's November Stencils.

Here they all are:

I've a couple more cards to share in case you've not quite made up your mind yet.

This first card uses the beautiful Large Snowflake Two stencil with some additional stamped interest from Background Builders Winter Wonderland.

My second card uses the MOD Background Builder stencil combined with the So Much stamp set.

Now how about that giveaway.

 Leave a comment on all the DT blogs or social media posts - find them all HERE. Bev will be randomly selecting one lucky winner to receive all of the stencils being released today. You have until Midnight Wednesday 9th November to leave comments and the winner will be announced on Thursday 10th November 2022. 

Thanks so much for looking today.

Stay safe and keep crafting!

Jane

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Uniko - Introducing Large Snowflake 1 & Large Snowflake 2 Stencils

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Welcome to the final day of introductions to Uniko's November stencil release.

Today there are two of the most beautiful snowflake stencils to choose from - you're going to want them both!

I've a couple of cards to share:

For my first card I used Large Snowflake Two the snowflake mask to get the shadow effect and then placed the stencil over to add in some more defined colour to the centre. I then stamped and die cut the greeting using BIG & BOLD Snow.

My second card uses Large Snowflake One with the same colours and a similar technique - stencilling the focal image and using the mask to create a subtle background.

Well that's all the introductions complete. Come back tomorrow for the release day and details about a super giveaway.

Thanks for looking.

Stay safe and keep crafting!

Jane

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Uniko - Introducing Flower Power #6 Stencil

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Welcome to day 2 of introductions to Uniko's November stencil release.

A welcome addition to the Flower Power Series. The #6 stencil has the opportunity to layer up just like its matching stamp set.

Check out my cards:

Once I'd finished inking up the stencil I used the BIG & BOLD Happy die to cut through the card. I also cut a few more layers of the background die to add extra dimension.

I kept the same autumnal colours for my second card and built up a spray up the left hand side. I then used the templates that come with this set to add a shadowy effect. The sentiment is from Birthday Wishes.

So just one more introduction to go. And I think tomorrow's is perhaps my favourite - think chilly!

Thanks so much for looking today.

Stay safe and keep crafting!

Jane

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Uniko - Introducing MOD Background Builder Stencil

 Hello

Welcome to the first day of introductions to Uniko's November stencil release.

I love the symmetry of this stencil and created a couple of cards in shades of blue and green.

I left this first card without a sentiment as I thought it could be used as a notelet. The next card I added Congratulations from Everyday Sentiments.

So what do you think? A really useful addition to your stencil stash I'm thinking.

Come back tomorrow for the next introduction - one to match Uniko's fabulous Flower Power series.

Thanks for looking. 

Stay safe and keep crafting!

Jane

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AAA Birthday Challenge #42 - A Favourite Technique

 Hello!

It's time for the next challenge at AAA Birthday.

I have quite a few favourite techniques, but for this card I plumped for using washi with dies.

So the first thing I did was to cover a piece of card with washi strips. I like the effect when the washi is stuck diagonally.

Next I die cut the happy birthday and floral elements from the washi covered card.

To finish it all off I added one of the washi tapes to card and used it as a mat.

So what's your favourite technique? I hope you'll share it and join in with this fun challenge.

Go check out the fabulous inspiration from the AAA Birthday DT and our wonderful Guest Designer Asa - HERE.

Thanks for looking today. Stay safe and keep crafting!

Jane

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AAA Birthday Challenge #41 - Moodboard

 Hello!

So as we sweep into September there's a new challenge at AAA Birthday with a beautiful moodboard to inspire.

The idea is to pick and choose whatever catches your eye from the images. Plenty to look at in this board!

For my card I used the colours of the wool, the wall and the flowers from the moodboard as my starting point.

I stamped the flowers using a very old, but much loved Stampin' Up stamp set called Blooms & Wishes.

I then placed the Cobblestones stencil from Funky Fossil over and lightly inked it up to frame the flowers.

The final element was the greeting from Uniko's Birthday Sentiments.

How will you be inspired by the moodboard? Be sure to go take a look at what the rest of the AAA Birthday DT have created - HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by today, I really appreciate you taking the time.

Stay safe and keep crafting!

Jane

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Uniko BA Inspiration

 Hello!

Today I'm up on the Uniko blog with three cards using a heat embossing technique that's really cool! 

Pop on over to Uniko for some simple instructions and a closer look at each card.

Thanks for looking.

Stay safe and keep crafting!

Jane

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Uniko BA Inspiration

 Hello!

How are you enjoying the last two releases from Uniko?

Today I have a couple of cards to share using the Sunshine & Rainbows and Background Blocks Rays stamp sets.

I've really been getting into doodling this summer and both my cards have this incorporated.

Once the stamping was complete I used black and white gel pens to add some extra detail.

What do you think? Is this something you might give a try? Be sure to share on social media if you do using #unikoltd.

Thanks for looking today.

Stay safe and keep crafting!

Jane

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AAA Birthday Challenge #40 - Anything Birthday Goes

 Hello!

It's time for the August challenge at AAA Birthday. And it's a really easy one at this busy vacation time of year.

Couldn't be any simpler!

I made this fun and vibrant card for my grandson's 18th birthday.

 The zip is a stencil from Funky Fossil, Zip It, and I used some texture paste to add dimension. I then cut round the top curve of the zip and placed some of the awesome Urban Vibes paper behind it.

The guy is from the Zip It Gang stamp set and I popped him onto a piece of folded card so that he wobbles.

I also used the same stencil and stamp set to add the greeting to the inside of the card.

You'll really want to pop over to the AAA Birthday blog to see what the rest of the DT and guest designer Nance have been up to with this free rein theme. Find it HERE.

Thanks so much for your time today, it's been fun to have you visit my blog.

Stay safe & keep crafting!

Jane

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Uniko July Release

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Today's the day when you get to pop those fabulous new goodies from Uniko's mini July release into your shopping basket!

I've a couple of cards to share today.

First up is the Pawprints Hearts stamp set and the Scattered Hearts stencil.

And a vibrant use of the Tropical Leaf #2 stencil paired up with BIG & BOLD Hugs stamps.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy your shopping!

Stay safe and keep crafting!

Jane

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Uniko July Release - Introducing Paw Prints Hearts & Stencil Scattered Polka Hearts

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Today's introduction to Uniko's mini July release is one for all you animal lovers.

  

I used the stencil in a rainbow of colours to create a background - I'm told animals go to the rainbow bridge when they pass. Then I used the same colours to stamps the pawprint to add as the focal image.

Having applied all that ink colour to the stencil I didn't want to waste any so I spritzed it with water and took a mono print.

I then die cut two hearts from the centre and used the rest as a base layer. I love the more subtle look this technique gives and is perfect for a bereavement card.

But this stamp set and stencil is not just for sad occasions. I know lots of owners like to celebrate their pets by showing their love with a card.  I used BIG & BOLD You for the sentiment.

Well that's a wrap for the introductions. Do you have a favourite?

Everything will be in the store tomorrow at 9.00am for you to purchase. I'll have a few more cards to share too, so I hope to see you then.

Thanks for your time today.

Stay safe and keep crafting!

Jane

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Uniko July Release - Introducing Stencil Tropical Leaf #2

 Hello

Today I'm introducing the most awesome stencil that is part of the Uniko mini July release.

How glorious is that?

I got a bit creative with my first card and inked up a tropical sun and background inside the the stencil. I then added in the hummingbird from Paradise Hummingbird. I created the mix of colours using a wet wipe and ink refills.

Still on the paradise theme I triple inked around the mask that comes with this stencil and popped the toucan from Paradise on top of a stamped leaf cluster.

One more day of introductions left then all the products from this mini release will be in the store at 9.00am on Friday.

Thanks for looking.

Stay safe and keep crafting!

Jane

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Uniko July Release - Introducing Background Blocks Rays

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It's time for the first day of introductions to Uniko's July release.

And with all the sunshine we've been having recently this stamp couldn't be more timely!

Although my first card above showcases how it can be used not as sunshine. I've paired it up with Just Because and a vibrant red.

My second card makes a perfect pairing with the recently released Sunshine & Rainbows stamp set. 

My final card uses an older stamp set - Bee Happy. Well the bees have certainly been happily buzzing around all the clover in my back lawn recently.

Be sure to drop by again tomorrow when I'll be introducing another product from this mini release.

Thanks for looking.

Stay safe and keep crafting!

Jane

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