Uniko February Release - Introducing Anniversaire Arts Decoratif & Background Builders Arts Decoratif

Day 2 of the introductions to Uniko's February Release to share today.

   

I gave you a little glimpse of some of the stamps in today's sets yesterday and here are some more!

There is a fabulous new addition to the Background Builders range and some awesome new sentiments too. All in the Art Deco style and very striking.

Supplies:
Stamps: Uniko, Anniversaire Arts Decoratif, Background Builders Arts Decoaratif
Ink: Versafine Clair, nocturne; Color Box, blueberry; Brusho, turquoise; Versamark clear + Ranger superfine black embossing powder
Die: Lawn Fawn, stitched square stackables

Card two makes maximum use of those border strips and is jazzed up with some gold holo card and sequins.

I can see some enjoyable time doing a coloured version of this too.

Supplies:
Stamps: Uniko, Background Builders Arts Decoratif, Anniversaire Arts Decoratif
Inks: Verafine Clair, nocturne
Sequins & holographic card from my stash

Every time I look at these stamps it brings the cinemas of my teenage years to mind, so many of them were decorated in this style.

I chose the Uniko brand colours for this card and added a repeated message with the sentiment stamps.

Supplies:
Stamps: Uniko, Anniversaire Arts Decoratif, Background Builders Arts Decoratif
Inks: Memento, tuxedo black, lady bug; Color Box, ocean
Pen: Copic, R32

Do pop on over to the Uniko blog to find the links to the rest of the DT and go check out their wonderful inspiration with these new stamps - HERE.

Thanks for looking today and I hope you'll be back again tomorrow for the next introduction - a new die set that matches an existing stamp set.

And keep crafting!

Uniko February Release - Introducing Alphabet Outlined & Background Blocks Arts Decoratif

I'm so pleased you dropped by today as it's Day 1 of the Uniko February 2020 & 8th Birthday Release product introductions.

Today we are introducing two new clear stamp sets, Alphabet Outlined AND Background Blocks Arts Décoratifs. 

   

My first card uses the Background Blocks Arts Decoratif heat embossed onto acetate to make a shaker window. It also has a some sneak peeks of a set that's being introduced tomorrow.

Here's a closer look at that shaker window.

Supplies:
Stamps: Uniko, Background Blocks Arts Decoratif, Anniversaire Arts Decoratif
Inks: Versamark + Ranger superfine black embossing powder; Versafine Calir, nocturne
Sequins: Pretty Pink Posh
Heat resistant acetate: Crafters Companion

My next card uses both the sets being introduced today and was created with my middle son in mind as he reaches that benchmark birthday later this year.

Lots of extra sparkle with the holo card and some blue tones for the colouring.

Supplies:
Stamps: Uniko, Alphabet Outlined, Background Blocks Arts Decoratif
Inks: Memento, tuxedo black
Dies: Spellbinders, standard circles small; Lawn Fawn, large stitched circle stacks
Pens: Copic, C3, B39, BG53, BG 11, BG15, BG34

My final share today makes maximum use of those outline letters combined with an older set - Background Builders Classics.

I used pinks for this baby card and stamped each letter onto a banner diecut.

Supplies:
Stamps Uniko, Alphabet Outlined, Background Builders Classics
Inks: Memento, angel pink, tuxedo black
Dies: MFT, stitched jumbo fishtail banners
Pens: Copic, R81, R83, C1

Well that's the first day of introductions all wrapped up. Be sure to drop by each day for the rest of this week and then on Sunday 23rd there will be the usual DT blog hop at 9.00am and the stamps will all be in the Uniko shop at 9.00pm.

Thanks for your time today. And keep crafting!

Uniko February Release Sneak Peeks

YAY! I'm so pleased you dropped by today as it's time to share the 'official' sneak peeks for Uniko's 8th Birthday February Release! 

With so much FUN & excitement already, it has been hard to keep these till now & you might have already spotted LOTS of peeks of the new products being released around social media! 

There are 7 new clear stamp sets and 1 designer die collection to match a previously released clear stamp set.  All the new products will be available to purchase on Sunday 23rd February 9pm GMT. 

Okay, let's have a look at the peeks...

   

   

   

There is more information about each of the new products on the Uniko blog - HERE and tomorrow will see the beginning of the introductions with sample cards to entice you to buy on Sunday 23rd.

Thanks for looking, see you tomorrow and keep crafting!

AAA Cards Game #159 - One Corner + optional twist Love Those Older Supplies

You know how exciting it is when you see new craft supplies and how you wish you could afford to buy them all? But of course you cant'! Well the twist to the new challenge at AAA Cards has a solution to this problem - Love Your Older Supplies!

And I have a mountain of older supplies that I still love and need to be used! So I chose some of my Uniko stamps and dies that haven't seen the light of day for a while and created this One Corner card:

The Pure Florals Chrysanthemum sits beautifully into a corner and looks really fabulous in all colours. I chose some bright reds and oranges to fill in my white embossed stamping.

Supplies:
Stamps: Uniko, Pure Florals Chrysanthemum
Ink: SU, old olive; Veramark clear + WOW! white embossing powder; Ranger distress, picked raspberry, spiced marmalade
Die: Uniko, Pure Florals Chrysanthemum
Card: Papermill Direct, Mojito Cocktail double sided pearlescent

Uniko is not only the sponsor for this challenge at AAA Cards, but is also celebrating its 8th birthday with a month long party and multiple ways to win prizes.  Check them all out HERE.

There's also a 10% discount code to use on all purchases throughout February.

Don't forget to go check out what the rest of the AAA Cards DT have created for your enjoyment and we've also got an amazing Guest Designer Marga for this challenge too. Find it all HERE.

Huge thanks for dropping by today, I really appreciate you taking the time.

And keep crafting!

Uniko Insta Hop

As part of  February's month long 8th birthday party celebrations Uniko is having an instahop.

 And WOW! WOW! WOW! there's a prize of £25.00 to spend in store for one lucky winner.

So get yourself off over to instagram and follow the instructions @unikoltd to be in with a chance.

Here's my card that's on the hop. And a little sneaky peek at some of the new stamps coming up in the February release and available to purchase on 23rd February.

Supplies:

Stamps: Uniko, Simply Said Blocks, birthday Sentiments + February Release Background Blocks Pinstripe II & Happy Days

Inks: Kaleidacolor, berry blaze; Versafine clair, nocturne

Thanks for your time today, I really appreciate you visiting my blog.

And keep crafting!

Papermill Direct DT Inspiration - A CAS Valentine's Day Card

Hey!

I'm up on the Papermilldirect blog today with a CAS Valentine's Day card.

Come on over and take a look at how I created it - HERE.

Thanks so much for looking and don't forget to follow that link over to the Papermill Direct blog - HERE.

And as always keep crafting!

Papermill Direct DT Inspiration

Hey!

I'm up on the Papermilldirect blog today with a Valentine's Day pocket gift card.

Come on over and take a look at how I created it - HERE.

Thanks so much for looking and don't forget to follow that link over to the Papermill Direct blog - HERE.

And as always keep crafting!