CASology - Week 100 - Letter

Good Afternoon,

A wee bit of a trickly cue card this week at CASology, well at least for me it was.  This week it's Letter.  I couldn't see anything in my stash that inspired me for this Cue Card, so in the end I thought about what Letter could you used to represent something else and of course that is an 'X' for a kiss.

Supplies Used:
Uniko Studio - Classic Alphabet
Clearly Besotted - Love Hearts
Twine from my stash

Now it's over to you guys, I can't wait to see what Clean and Simple ideas you all come up with this week, but before you get started have a quick visit round the rest of the Design Team for further inspiration.

Ardyth Percy-Robb

Jen Wills

Joyce Mehrberg

Judy Marino

Kimberly Wiener

May Park

Meghan McMillan

Melissa Chipperfield

Tracey McNeely

our guest designer Lisa

and our wonderful sponsor Add A Little Dazzle

Thanks for visiting 

CASology Week 109 - Java

Good Afternoon,

I loved seeing all your magical creations last week, you make choosing a winner so difficult.  

And speaking of difficult this week's cue card is a little bit more tricky, however you are such a talented bunch I have no doubt that you will all come up with something amazing.  The Cue Card for this week is Java, so pour yourself a cup of coffee and get to work!

Supplies Used:
Avery Elle - Tag Die
Clearly Besotted - Warm Wishes
Twine from my stash

Now it's over to you guys, I can't wait to see what Clean and Simple ideas you all come up with this week, but before you get started have a quick visit round the rest of the Design Team for further inspiration.

Ardyth Percy-Robb

Jen Wills

Joyce Mehrberg

Judy Marino

Kimberly Wiener

May Park

Meghan McMillan

Melissa Chipperfield

Tracey McNeely

our guest designer Kate

and our wonderful sponsor Precious Memories

Thanks for visiting 

Uniko Studio Challenge and Ren-Yi's Surprise Bridal Shower

Good Afternoon,

I am a wee bit late with my post today.  I keep having on and off computer problems, so getting posts ready is proving to be a tad problematic at times.

However better late than never, so first up is my card for this month's Uniko Studio Challenge which is 'Special Occasions' and what is more special than a new baby.

Supplies Used:
Uniko Studio - Sweet Baby
Avery Elle - DP
Twine from my stash

The Challenge Rules:

• Winners will be announced by September 17th
• Please add the Uniko Studio Challenge badge & link back to the challenge 
• If you don't have a blog to link back to the challenge, don't worry. Just use "USC"+<challenge number> as your tag. For example, for the second challenge "USC2" and upload it to a gallery. Or send Beverley an email (beverley@unikostudio.com) and she will add your entry for you.
• Showcase any Uniko Studio product: clear stamps, dies, digital pattern paper, digital cut files, or digital stamps. If you haven't purchased any Uniko Studio products, fear not. Plenty of freebies here.
• You can enter more than once as long as it is a new project each time! 

The Prizes:

• A £20 Gift Certificate to the Winner & Guest Design Team spot on the blog for the next challenge
• Top Three Spotlight & £5 Gift Certificate 

Next up is my card for my fellow design team member's surprise Bridal Shower.  Ren Yi is getting married on the 22nd August, so Beverely is hosting a bridal shower so we can all send our congratulations.

Supplies Used:

Uniko Studio - All Ocassions Sentiments #5

Uniko Studio - Flower Power #6

Clearly Besotted - Leafy Accents

If you have been taking the current online card class you will see my card was inspired by Kristina Werners gorgeous vellum card from day 10.

Thank you so much for visiting

On the Mend

Good Afternoon,

I have had a couple of days away from the craft desk due to other commitments, however I am back in my seat and enjoying the peace and quiet.

My card today is for this week's Less Is More challenge and the theme is animals.  I hope my little turtle is classed as an animal and not a reptile of something like that.

Supplies Used:
Lawn Fawn - On The Mend
ProMarkers
Glossy Accents
Mask made from hexagon die
Ink Dusters

Thanks so much for visiting

Online Card Class Catch Up

Good Afternoon,

I am a few days behind on posting my cards for the online card class - stretch your stamps 2.  My laptop decided to die on my the other day, so I have a pile of cards sitting waiting to be edited and posted.  However I have managed to get some of them done today so I can share them with you.

My first card is based on Laura Bassen's 'over the edge tag'.  I would also like to enter this card into this week's Less Is More challenge, which is 'Foliage'.

Supplies Used:
Stampin Up - Simply Sketched
Watercolour Pencils

Next up is my Day 7 card, which was inspired by Debby Hughes random stamping.

Supplies Used:
Clearly Besotted - Geometric Style
Clearly Besotted - Thanks Word Die
Sparkles from my stash

And finally my day 8 card, which was inspired by Kelly Rasmussen's 'create borders'.

Supplies Used:
Clearly Besotted - Geometric Style
Alley Way Stamps - Words to Live By
Lawn Fawn - Here's the scoop

Thanks so much for visiting

CASology Week 108 - Magic

Good Afternoon,

It's time for a new Cue Card over at CASology and this week's going to be Magical! That's right you guessed correctly the Cue Card is 'Magic'.  The Design Team have come up with loads of different takes on this, so make sure you check them all out.

Supplies Used:
Lili of the Valley - Abcabraba
ProMarkers
Stampin Up - Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Clearly Besotted - Cloud DIe

Now it's over to you guys, I can't wait to see what Clean and Simple ideas you all come up with this week, but before you get started have a quick visit round the rest of the Design Team for further inspiration.

Ardyth Percy-Robb

Jen Wills

Joyce Mehrberg

Judy Marino

Kimberly Wiener

May Park

Meghan McMillan

Melissa Chipperfield

Tracey McNeely

our guest designers Jane and Shelly

Thanks for visiting 

Uniko Studio August Release & Reveal Day

Good Morning

Yaaaay! Release day is finally here for the Uniko Studio August Release. If you've been joining in on the fun since the Sneak Peeks you might want to check HERE to see if you are a mystery prize winner! 

Before I share some more inspiration using these new sets I can finally reveal the sets in full!

BIG & BOLD - Wish £4.95

Copyright Uniko Studio 2014

www.unikostudio.co.uk

BIG & BOLD is a new mini series featuring a big & bold word as the focus along with some accent sentiments & images. This little set has many possibilities used on it's own but will coordinate with other Uniko Studio products for even more!

Next we have a new Flower Power set...

Flower Power #6 £4.95

Copyright Uniko Studio 2014

www.unikostudio.co.uk

As you can see the set features a 2 step stamping rose and get well themed sentiments, it also has two single leaf stamps which will provide SO many stamping options within this series. 

Next we have a set that is a little different, but I just love. It is perfect for card makers and scrap bookers.

Strike a Pose! £15.95

Copyright Uniko Studio 2014

www.unikostudio.co.uk

Lastly but no means least we have the fourth clear stamp set being released...

Sweet Baby £9.95

Copyright Uniko Studio 2014

www.unikostudio.co.uk

No surprise that with the imminent arrive of Beverley's twin boys she has released a baby set!

So now you have seen them properly here is some more cards made using the new release.

Ok, that's all from me, but how about some inspiration from the FABulous Design Team and our Guest Designers this month Sarah from Sazzle Dazzle Crafts & Sandie from London Days with our traditional release day blog hop:

Bev

Amber

Erika

Gillian (that's me)

N@ Ali

Nicki

Ren-Yi (Summer Break)

Taheerah

Sarah 

Sandie

Simply comment along the hop to be in the chance of winning the ENTIRE release (If you win & have already purchased the release a full refund will be given. You have until midnight Sunday 15th June to comment & the winner will be announced on the blog & Facebook on Monday 16th June. 

Don't forget to check the  Winner Winner WINNERS! post to see if you are a Mystery Prize Winner!

THANK YOU so much for stopping by today & joining in on all the fun and also for all the visits, comments and support over the last few days with Sneak Peeks & Introducing posts. I hope you have enjoyed it as much as me!

All the new products are available HERE on the website, at The Paperlane in Northallerton and a selection of products are again available at The Stamp Attic!

Uniko Studio August Release - Introducing 'Sweet Baby'

Good Morning,

It's the last day of the Uniko Studio August release previews, but the good news is that all the new stamp sets are being released HERE at Uniko Studio on Monday 11th August 9am GMT. 

This set will not come as much of a surprise for many of you that follow Bev's blog, I am sure the imminent arrival of her twin boys was the inspiration for this set.

Anyway if you missed the sneak peek from day two, here it is again.

That's my little showcase for the day, but make sure you visit the design team and guest designers to see what they came up with

Bev

Amber

Erika

Gillian (that's me)

N@ Ali

Nicki

Ren-Yi (Summer Break)

Taheerah

Sarah 

Sandie

Sneak Peeks HERE & Yesterday - These little teasers give you hints at what is in store!

Introducing... 7th - 10th August Here you'll get to see the soon to be released products in action here on the blog.

Release Day! Monday 11th August 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!

Now, you won't want to miss out on any of the fun from the 5th - 10th August as Bev will be drawing totally random winners for mystery prizes. 

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

That's it from me for today, make sure you stop in past tomorrow for the design team blog hop to celebrate the new release!

Thanks for visiting

Uniko Studio August Release - Introducing 'Strike a Pose'

Good Morning,

Third day of the Uniko Studio August release previews.

The design team and guest designers for Uniko Studio are sharing with you some projects using the next new clear stamp set being released HERE at Uniko Studio on Monday 11th August 9am GMT. 

I love this set and it is just perfect for both card makers and scrap bookers.

Anyway if you missed the sneak peek from day two, here it is again.

That's my little showcase for the day, but make sure you visit the design team and guest designers to see what they came up with

Bev

Amber

Erika

Gillian (that's me)

N@ Ali

Nicki

Ren-Yi (Summer Break)

Taheerah

Sarah 

Sandie

Sneak Peeks HERE & Yesterday - These little teasers give you hints at what is in store!

Introducing... 7th - 10th August Here you'll get to see the soon to be released products in action here on the blog.

Release Day! Monday 11th August 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!

Now, you won't want to miss out on any of the fun from the 5th - 10th August as Bev will be drawing totally random winners for mystery prizes. 

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

That's it from me for today, make sure you stop in past tomorrow for the next showcase.

Thanks for visiting

Thinking Of You

Good Evening,

I am swining past this evening to share my latest card for the Online Card Class - Stretch You Stamps 2.  My card today was inspired by Jennifer McGuire's multi embossing image.  I have to admit that I cheated a bit once it was finished and coloured it in. But I did use two different colours of embossing powder on both of my flowers. Both the outline and the middle of the flowers are heat embossed.

Supplies Used:
Stampin Up - Fabulous Florets
Stampin Up - Express Yourself
Wow Embossing Powder
VersaMark

Thank you so much for visiting

Uniko Studio August Release - Introducing 'Flower Power #6'

Good Morning,

Second day of showcasing the new products from the August Uniko Studio release.  Today's showcase is using a set that will be familiar with all Uniko Fans.  The design team and guest designers for Uniko Studio can finally show you some projects using the first new clear stamp set being released HERE at Uniko Studio on Monday 11th August 9am GMT. 

This is the latest in the 'Flower Power' series and I think it may be my favourite! Yes it's that good!

Anyway if you missed the sneak peek from day one, here it is again.

That's my little showcase for the day, but make sure you visit the design team and guest designers to see what they came up with

Bev

Amber

Erika

Gillian (that's me)

N@ Ali

Nicki

Ren-Yi (Summer Break)

Taheerah

Sarah 

Sandie

Sneak Peeks HERE & Yesterday - These little teasers give you hints at what is in store!

Introducing... 7th - 10th August Here you'll get to see the soon to be released products in action here on the blog.

Release Day! Monday 11th August 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!

Now, you won't want to miss out on any of the fun from the 5th - 10th August as Bev will be drawing totally random winners for mystery prizes. 

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

That's it from me for today, make sure you stop in past tomorrow for the next showcase.

Thanks for visiting

Banner thanks

Good Evening,

I apologise in advance for my poor photo today, my laptop decided to die on me last night and for the life of me I cannot remember the name of my photo editting software that I use.  So have had to make do with one installed on the other computer in the house until I can remember the name of it.

My card this evening is for Day 4 of the Online Card Class - Stretch your Stamps 2. I really loved Tami's banner card so thought I would make an attempt myself.  Mine is no where as good as Tami's but it was fun giving it a go.

Supplies Used:
Uniko Studio - Classic Alphabet
Clearly Besotted - Surprise
Bakers Twine and Sequins from my stash

That't it from me this evening, however I will be back tomorrow morning with the next preview of the Uniko Studio release.

Thanks for visiting

Uniko Studio August Release - Introducing 'Big & Bold - Wish'

Good Morning,

The design team and guest designers for Uniko Studio can finally show you some projects using the first new clear stamp set being released HERE at Uniko Studio on Monday 11th August 9am GMT. 

Isn't that sentiment just perfect? I loved it so much that I made the same card twice, unheard of for me!

Anyway if you missed the sneak peek from day one, here it is again.

That's my little showcase for the day, but make sure you visit the design team and guest designers to see what they came up with

Bev

Amber

Erika

Gillian (that's me)

N@ Ali

Nicki

Ren-Yi (Summer Break)

Taheerah

Sarah 

Sandie

Sneak Peeks HERE & Yesterday - These little teasers give you hints at what is in store!

Introducing... 7th - 10th August Here you'll get to see the soon to be released products in action here on the blog.

Release Day! Monday 11th August 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!

Now, you won't want to miss out on any of the fun from the 5th - 10th August as Bev will be drawing totally random winners for mystery prizes. 

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

That's it from me for today, make sure you stop in past tomorrow for the next showcase.

Thanks for visiting

Love

Good Afternoon,

I am back with a card for Day 3 of the Online Card Class - Stretch Your Stamps 2 which is also my entry for the new challenge over at The Card Concept.

Debby and Stephanie's cards and techniques were the inspiration for my card today.

Supplies Used:
Nestabilities
Uniko Studio - Always & Forever
Clearly Besotted - Word Die
Wink of Stella
Ink Dusters

Thanks for visiting

Online Card Classes - Stretch Your Stamps 2

Good Afternoon,

It's been a wee while since I took one of Kristina and Jennifer's online classes.  Between work and moving house, time just hasn't allowed for it.

However this class really appealed to me, as I am guilty of using stamps once and then never touching them again.

Day one and two of the class was focussing on background stamps, now I actually only own one background stamp, not sure how I managed that, so it wasn't difficult to choose which one to use.

I used a mix of different techniques that I seen over the two days and use the negative die cut for my second card.

Supplies Used:
Penny Black - Circles and Lines
Nestabilities
White Embossing Powder
Ink Dusters
Clearly Besotted - Word Die
Clear Embossing Powder
VersaMark

Supplies Used:
Penny Black - Circles and Lines
Nestabilities
White Embossing Powder
Ink Dusters
Clearly Besotted - Tag Along
Clear Embossing Powder
VersaMark

So that's it from my first 2 days of the class, can't wait to see what else the girls have in store for us.

Thanks for visiting

Uniko Studio August Release Sneak Peek Day 2

Good Morning,

I'm back with the rest of the Sneak Peek's from this month's release at Uniko Studio.  Hopefully you liked what you seen yesterday and I am sure you will love todays.

That's all the Sneak Peeks for today, but I will be back tomorrow with more to share! I've outline the release schedule below...

Sneak Peeks Today (6th August) These little teasers give you hints at what is in store!

Introducing... 7th  - 10th August - Here you'll get to see the soon to be released products in action. The design team and guest designers will be joining in on the introductions and you won't want to miss a second!

Release Day! Monday 11th August 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!

Now, you won't want to miss out on any of the fun from the 5th - 10th August as Beverley will be drawing totally random winners for mystery prizes.

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

Thanks for visiting