Friday Focus - Flower Power #1 - #4

Hello & Happy Friday,

I'm a lot later than planned but I'm here today with a Friday Focus looking at the Flower Power clear stamps numbers 1 - 4. 

There are currently 8 mini clear stamp sets in this series and a set of Designer Dies that match flowers 1-6 and the stem with leaves. I often think they are over looked by crafters at their creative potential. And I will be continuing the Flower Power focus next Friday with numbers 5 - 8.

Like most things in the craft industry, I think you need to see things in action to see the possibilities. There is another reason why I am focusing on this series of stamps, but you'll have to wait a bit longer to find that out! 

This series of stamps is designed in a mix and match way, so that if you own 2 or more you can 'build' different floral combinations. The sentiment font is the same in each of the sets and each set offers a different theme of sentiments. And like most of my product designs they have a modern look to them. 

Let's have a look at some new cards I've made using the clear stamp sets seen above.

For my first card today I decided to focus purely on the Designer Dies and the flower die that matches Flower Power #1. I opted for my usual Honeysuckle, Buttercup and Aqua Sky for the flowers and a nice Parsley green for the stems.

This card has an Orla Kiely inspired look to it and I used a big bunch of the Concord & 9th White enamel dots for the flower centres. My sentiment choice is from Flower Power #3.

Next I wanted to show how these flowers look with Uniko backgrounds and one I've not used for a while, Large Background French Script.

For my colours this time I went for some peachy colours, Sorbet, Grapefruit and Creamsicle for the Flower Power #2 blooms. Along with the same Parsley green for the leaves. The leaves of which I sneakily used from Flower Power #6! 

The script background is stamped in Pebble a lovely earthy grey and my sentiment is from Flower Power #2 and one of my favourites.

Next is Flower Power #3 and the Uniko brand image. I also used one of the Uniko brand colours for the outline flower bloom which is a stylised Chrysanthemum. My stem is from Flower Power #4 and sentiment from Flower Power #1.

Lastly for today, but by no means least is the flower from Flower Power #4. This flower has some fun builder options giving different looks to the bloom.

I used the stem and sentiment from from Flower Power #2 and kept the theme of colours going and unusually for me opting for a colour card base. I also dug out some ribbon from my stash to add little loops to the edge of my panel.

I've absolutely loved inking up these clear stamps and playing with different combinations and pairings. I think my second card comes out as my top fave today. I think it's the colours and pairing with the background. 

How about you, which is your favourite?

I hope you've enjoyed this Friday Focus and thank you for stopping by today.

Crafty Hugs

12 Days of Christmas Inspiration & Giveaways - Day 1

 

Hello & Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas Inspiration & Giveaways - Day 1

Every Friday, starting today I will have a new Christmas themed card or project to share with you, along with a video showing how I made it. Plus, if you watch the video you will find out what the giveaway is and how to enter for your chance to win 😊

Today I chose one of our original classics, Peace On Earth and paired it with Flower Power #1. You can watch the making of my card HERE on YouTube, where I also share what and how to win this weeks giveaway. 

I hope you enjoy the video 😃

Crafty Hugs

Wonderful Wednesday Restock Alert!

Hello & Happy Wednesday.

I'm hunkering down in the studio today and really hoping this crazy wind and rain settles before it's time to pick the beans up from school! And whilst distracting myself from the weather, I made this card...

I saw THIS card I came across on Pinterest by Lynn Mangan whom I have followed for quite a few years now and being inspired to use the Designer Dies Flower Power 1-6 Collection that arrived back in stock yesterday, I set to putting my own spin on it.

I started by die cutting the top panel with the Flower Power #4 die from the collection six times. I then laid this over my card base layer to position and stamp the solid flower from Flower Power #4 clear stamp set, inside the die cuts using C9 Poppy ink. The centre of the flowers is from Flower Power #5.

I love how Lynn stamped just one leaf stem, so kept this feature. I used the stem & leaves from Flower Power #1 clear stamp set and also the Thinking of You sentiment. I used foam tape to adhere the die cut panel in place and added some gloss black Nuvo drops to finish.

So, if you've been waiting for the Designer Dies Flower Power 1-6 Collection they are now back in stock. 

This is all I have to share today. Lots more coming this week, so stay tuned! 

Crafty Hugs

Stencil Sunday - Flower Power #1 Festive Style!

Happy Sunday!

It's been a while since I did a Stencil Sunday post and I've been meaning to ink up the Stencil - Flower Power #1 for a while, so that's just what I did. And of course, I made it festive.

I usually go for a white background, but decided to 'soften' the look of this card with a Kraft card base instead. For the inking of the stencil I used Poppy, Cranberry and Mushroom and the sentiment is stamped in VersaMark and heat embossed in white. 

For the centre of my modern poinsettia flower I used a trio of larger dots from an upcoming clear stamp set and I finished off my card with Black Gloss Nuvo Drops.

I hope you are having a lovely weekend.

Crafty Hugs 

Festive Floral Friday - Modern Poinsettia Wreath

Hello & Happy Friday.

It's the first day of the school holidays and it is pretty much a washout! The Beans have been quite happy playing gadgets and generally enjoying some downtime. So I have taken the opportunity to be in the studio and getting creative. I've all the upcoming release on my desk, so there is a bit of creative chaos happening.

Anyway, I've been wanting to create another modern poinsettia card for a while and as my wreath builder stencil was out in my MISTI, I got to stamping one using the solid flower from Flower Power #1.

Once I stamped all the flowers, alternating between Poppy and Cranberry inks from Concord & 9th, I added a trio of dots using a little cluster from Originally Organic Additions. The filled the centre of the dots using a black fine liner. Lastly, you know I love a bit of fussy cutting, so cut the wreath out!

With all these new goodies in reach, I couldn't resist adding a sentiment and bow embellishment from one of the stamp sets. It was a perfect match made in heaven 😉

It's almost time for swimming lessons and if this rain continues at this rate, we will be swimming to the swimming lessons! 

Crafty Hugs

 

Flowers, fit for a King!

Happy Saturday! 

How is it a week since the Coronation of King Charles III? Days seem to be flying by this year. I also made todays card inspired by the coronation and colours.

Part of showcasing the versatility of Flower Power Collection this month, I wanted to show how they can be used with lots of other Uniko products. Like I have here pairing the Flower Power #1 solid flower,  the stem and leaves from Flower Power #8 with Background Blocks Scattered Polka Dots. The celebrate sentiment is from Flower Power #2.

Quite a bold colour combo, but I think it really shouts celebration to me! I hope you like it too 😊 Have a lovely Saturday & I'll be back on the blog tomorrow. 

Crafty Hugs

 

Flower Power Mix Up

Hello & Happy Thursday.

How are we almost mid May already? My focus this month, that I mentioned HERE is breathing new life into the Flower Power Collection, so I'm back today with more Flower Power inspiration. 

Today I wanted to show how the stamp sets can be mixed and matched.

Surprisingly I opted for pastel shades for the flowers, Flower Power #8, Flower Power #7 and Flower Power #1 from left to right. The stem is from Flower Power #7.

I decided to keep this card sentiment free and let the flower trio really take the centre stage. I hope you are staying dry in the UK with all these thundery downpours. I've been caught this week, luckily with an umbrella as they always seem to hit during school pick up times! 

Crafty Hugs

 

Brand Ambassador Inspiration - Clean and Simple with Metallic Accents

Good morning

Anita here and today I'm sharing the style of cards I love to make the most...clean and simple.  I thought I'd add some metallic elements and for both cards I've focused on Uniko dies.

 

I'll get straight to it and first up is a shaker card.  Often shakers can be thought of as quite fussy cards but they really don't have to be.  For this one I've used a die from the Designer Dies Passiflora Collection as my starting point...

I started with a die cut panel and used the leaf die from the collection to create an aperture for my shaker.  Before creating the shaker I stamped a sentiment from the Birthday Wishes Clear Stamp Set and heat embossed in gold.  On the card base I masked off a section where the aperture would be positioned and ink blended with three shades of Distress Oxide ink.  I then created the shaker by adhering acetate to the reverse, surrounding the area with foam tape and then trapping a mix of sequins in autumnal shades.  The panel was then adhered to the card base on more 3D foam tape.

For my second card I used the Flower Power #1 Clear Stamp Set and a die from the co-ordinating Designer Dies Flower Power #1 - #6 Collection...

On a white die cut panel I die cut the flower head to create an aperture and then stamped the stem/leaves and the sentiment.  I adhered some textured gold cardstock to the reverse of the aperture.  Then using the die cut, I stamped onto it using VersaMark ink and heat embossed in copper.  This was then adhered, offset, over the aperture.  The panel was then adhered to the card base on 3D foam and I added a single black gem to the centre of the flower.

I really wanted to go back to a true clean and simple style with these and I hope you've got some inspiration from them.  Now I need to shift my focus from autumn to Christmas as time isn't slowing down and I've not even started...yikes!

Enjoy the rest of your week and sending crafty hugs,

 

12 Days of Christmas Giveaways - Day 7

 

 

 

Happy Stencil Sunday!

Welcome to day 7 of the 12 Days of Christmas, Giveaways. 

If you missed day 1 and you're wondering what this is all about, be sure to check out all the details HERE and you're welcome to catch up and comment on the previous days. You can find links in the right hand sidebar.

As it is Sunday and it's been a while since my last Stencil Sunday, I dusted off a fabulous floral for todays card, Stencil - Flower Power #1.

For my card today I created a fun modern Poinsettia, using four shades of red. I started with the lightest and for each colour I rotated the stencil a little. I used a black fine liner pen to draw the centre detail and added a simple sentiment from Simply Said Blocks Christmas.

So today's giveaway* is...

Stencil - Flower Power #1

Stencil - Flower Power #5

Stencil - Flower Power #8

To be in the chance of winning simply leave a comment on this post and or any of the social media platforms I will be sharing the giveaway!

Crafty Hugs 

* As it is a giveaway the prize is open to participants worldwide. The item will be marked as a gift from me personally to avoid customs charges. An alternative prize will be offered if the winner already owns any of the prize offered on the day they win. You have until midnight Thursday 30th December 2021 to comment. Winners will be announced on the blog on Friday 31st December 2021.