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Monday, 20 February 2017

Uniko - Block Party Birthday .....

..... Hello! I'm here this morning to introduce the Block Party Birthday from Uniko. This is a fabulous stamp - it's large enough to cover an A2 card - so perfect for making quick and easy cards. I had such fun that I made three! Here's the first:

Happy Birthday - photo by Deborah Frings - Deborah's Gems

Stamps: Uniko - Block Party Birthday, A Gift for You
Inks: Versamark; Versafine - Onyx Black; Stampin' Up - Smoky Slate, Whisper White Craft
Accessories: White Lustre Card; SU Card - Basic Black; White Embossing Powder; Spectrum Noir Sparkle - Clear


The challenge over at Cupcake Inspirations - CIC#395 is to use the Chalkboard technique - the timing couldn't be better as this is what I did on this card. I made a top folding A2 card from black card. I carefully rubbed my antistatic buddy all over the card and then stamped the image in Versamark and heat embossed it with white powder. I added white pigment ink around the edges of the card and randomly over the image - giving the impression of a chalkboard after you've wiped off the old stuff and drawn on new! As this is a birthday card I filled in the open birthday word with clear sparkle. On the inside I added more "chalk" around the edge of the card. On the white panel I stamped a birthday gift and simple greeting.

Happy Birthday inside - photo by Deborah Frings - Deborah's GemsHappy Birthday sq - photo by Deborah Frings - Deborah's Gems

I decided to use the other half of black card to make another card. This time I used Perfect Pearls - such a pretty effect:

Happy Birthday 2 - photo by Deborah Frings - Deborah's Gems

Stamps: Uniko - Block Party Birthday, A Gift for You
Inks: Versamark; Versafine - Onyx Black; Kaleidacolor - Caribbean Sea
Accessories: White Lustre Card; SU Card - Basic Black

After stamping with Versamark ink, I used Perfect Pearls on the card - two green,s blue, and silver. I love the subtle shimmer this gives. On the inside I cut a panel of white card and stamped the gift and greetings, this time in colours to match the perfect pearls.

Happy Birthday 2 inside - photo by Deborah Frings - Deborah's GemsHappy Birthday 2 sq - photo by Deborah Frings - Deborah's Gems

My last card has a white base and I used bold, bright colours. This is a side opening A2 card:

Happy Birthday 3 - photo by Deborah Frings - Deborah's Gems

Stamps: Uniko - Block Party Birthday, A Gift for You
Inks: Versamark; Versafine - Onyx Black; Kaleidacolor - Spectrum
Accessories: White Lustre Card; SU Card - Pumpkin Pie


I love the Kaleidacolor ink pads, they make these rainbow cards so easy. I simply inked up the stamp and stamped it. On the inside I cut a mat layer of orange card and on the white panel stamped the gift and greeting. I'm going to submit this one to Seize the Birthday - STS1602 where the theme is anything goes.


Happy Birthday 3 sq - photo by Deborah Frings - Deborah's GemsHappy Birthday 3 inside - photo by Deborah Frings - Deborah's Gems


Now that you've seen the Sneak Peeks, here's a quick reminder of the release schedule:

Introductions: 20th - 24th February - the team have some fab inspiration for you

RELEASE DAY! Saturday 25th February - lots more inspiration from the Design Team, your chance to buy the stamps from Uniko's shop and, as always, a Design Team Blog Hop and Giveaway!

That's all for now! Don't forget to come back tomorrow and see another of our introductions!

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18 comments:

  1. Beautiful set of cards Deborah! You and Bev have rocked the chalkboard technique. Love the colors on the last one.

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  2. Awesome cards!! Love the different looks and techniques used. The chalkboard looks amazing!! And the rainbow hues are v pretty. You have inspired me to try out chalkboard effects :)

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  3. Well you've been super busy. Love the pair of sparkly chalkboard cards, but the rainbow coloured one is so pretty that it has to be my fav.

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  4. They all look FAB.
    Hugs, Sarn xxx

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  5. very stylish cards - love the wonderful chalk board effect you got with your first card:)

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  6. Your trio of cards are fabulous showcases of this new stamp that has me over-the-moon delighted! The decorated inside: always a special touch! Love seeing some of my 'old' favourite images (the balloon, candles and present) nestled inside the eye-catching, celebration-all-over subway art design! Thank you for the smiles today! So thrilled you shared the chalkboard version over at Cupcakes Inspiration!
    Hugs~carol

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  7. Love your fantastic ideas. What a great stamp.

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  8. Love the different ways you used this stamp. Fantastic stamp, will have to add to my NBUS. Perfect cards.

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  9. Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at Cupcake Inspirations, good luck!!! Amy DT

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  10. Love the cards. And esp chalkboard ones
    Good luck in yhe draw. Saskia Pullen cupcake inspiration dt Member

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  11. 2 super classy and cheery designs. I've never used that chalk board technique but this BG stamp is defo a winner with it.😁

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  12. Great card! Thank you for joining us this week at Cupcake Inspiration Challenges.
    -Sandy, DT

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  13. Such a festive stamp! Love your awesome cards!

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  14. Ooh 3 great ideas for this set! I need to have a go at the chalkboard effect but I've never managed to find any decent white inks! Yours is fab xx

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  15. FABulous trio Deborah and a lovely showcase of this set. So fun that we thought the same about the chalkboard style, but I love the added sparkle you gave yours. I love how you added the rainbow of colours from side to side for a different effect. Thank you so much. Hugs Bev x

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  16. Gosh, such different results, but ALL wonderful.
    Faith
    x

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  17. Really versatile stamp and really beautiful set of cards, Deborah! I reallove loved the multicolored one - beautiful ombre effect, covers the whole card so well and it is just perfect! Thank you so much for joining us at Seize the Birthday!
    xx Ashwini, STB DT

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