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Friday, 24 February 2017

Uniko - Uniko Style ....

.... Hello! We've arrived at the last day of introductions to Uniko's new release - the big day is tomorrow. However, before that I want to share with you a bold, bright card using the last of our new sets - Uniko Style:

Thank You - photo by Deborah Frings - Deborah's Gems

Stamps: Uniko - Uniko Style; All Occasion Sentiments #3, Flower Power #5
Ink: Distress - Blueprint Sketch, Salty Ocean; Kaleidacolor - Blue Breeze; Versafine - Onyx Black
Accessories: White Lustre Card; Stampin' Up! Card - Basic Black; Clear Embossing Powder

This set has a bold, graphic look and is based on one of Bev's favourite designs - Marimekko. I'd not heard of this before, so I googled it. While browsing the fabulous images, I came across some examples of fabrics (see below) and I CASED the blue flowers. You'll see more of the others soon!

I started by punching a number of 1" and ½" circle masks for the centre of each flower. I used my MISTI so that I was able to repeat stamp the images. I did as Distress sometimes is a bit blotchy with polymer stamps. After stamping the flowers I removed the masks and then painted some water around the edge allowing the ink to fade a little. I inked up a contrasting colour and then stamped the centre of each flower. I finished the front of the card by adding the black accents. As this is such a dramatic card, I created a bold, but simple, greeting. On the inside I cut a mat layer of black card and on the white panel added another flower and finished the greeting.

 Thank You inside - photo by Deborah Frings - Deborah's Gems

I had lots of fun with this set - as you'll see tomorrow! So that's the introductions finished.

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!

Here are the pictures I found while on Google - so pretty!


Bye for now! See you tomorrow.

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9 comments:

  1. Jane24 February 2017 at 09:45

    Love it in your blues, love it anyway!

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  2. Izzy Scrap24 February 2017 at 11:40

    I'm definitely in love of this stamp and even more when I see your gorgeous card in blue ! There are so many possibilities to use it and with so many colours ! Absolutely awesome card ! Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Lindsey24 February 2017 at 11:55

    It's lovely to see a bit of masking so that the flower centres are paler. Great in blues! Fab xx

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  4. cm24 February 2017 at 15:18

    The Uniko Style flowers are uber-cool, and the bonus: I learned something new today with respect to the Marimekko style! Your flowers' 'off set' centers (does that make sense?) that you've masked are sooooo eye-catching! Fabulous finale to absolutely remarkable, inspired showcases of this new release!
    Hugs~carol

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  5. Faith A at Daffodil Cards24 February 2017 at 19:34

    How clever of you Deborah, love the result you have achieved.
    Faith
    x

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  6. Liz Turnbull25 February 2017 at 07:05

    These are Beautiful vibrant cards, love the shape of the flowers, they are 'Uniko'
    Regards Liz

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  7. Rahmat25 February 2017 at 12:11

    Gorgeous blue Deborah, such a fun card!

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  8. Sazzle Dazzle25 February 2017 at 18:24

    Snap! Looks like we googled the same images and went with the striking blue look too. Love your design and great stamping. x

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  9. Denise Bryant27 February 2017 at 04:18

    Fun card! Love the pics for different color combo ideas too!

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