Thursday 7 September 2017

Uniko - Reach for the Stars ....

.... Hi! I'm back to introduce Reach for the Stars - the third new set from Uniko's September release. I have a confession to make - I think this is my favourite. So many lovely words and wonderful stars. Here's my card:

Good Friends - photo by Deborah Frings - Deborah's Gems

Stamps: Uniko - Reach for the Stars
Inks: Distress - Shaded Lilac, Wiled Violet, Blueprint Sketch, Cracked Pistachio, Lucky Clover; Versamark; Gina K - Onyx Black
Accessories: White Lustre Card; Stampin' Up! - Basic Black; Embossing Powder - White, Clear and Silver Tinsel


I was lucky enough to get the actual stamps sets just before we left for our trip to Virgina last week, so I was able to make this card with the stamps!! Yea! I was able to use one of my favourite techniques on the card - resist embossing. I'm playing along with this week's MUSE - MUSE#232 challenge, Anita's card is just gorgeous. I masked off the card leaving a diagonal panel on which I stamped the stars in Versamark ink and heat embossed them with clear powder. Then the fun bit was adding colour to reveal the stars. I pretty much used the same colours, although mine are just a bit brighter. I stamped the words on black card with Versamark and used white and silver tinsel to heat emboss them. I used dimensional tape to adhere them to the card. On the inside I cut a mat layer of black card. On the white panel I stamped diagonal rows of stars using the distress inks. I finished by stamping a simple, but very heartfelt, sentiment.

Good Friends inside - photo by Deborah Frings - Deborah's GemsGood Friends sq - photo by Deborah Frings - Deborah's Gems

Don't forget to visit the Uniko blog to see more inspiration cards from the rest of the Design Team. The release schedule is:

Introductions: 6th - 8th August.

RELEASE DAY: Saturday 9th August, 9.00am BST. Our traditional DT Blog Hop and Giveway, and your chance to get these lovely stamps from the Uniko shop.

Bye for now - see you again soon.

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19 comments:

Rahmat said...

Beautiful Ombre inking and love the colors, this has to be my favorite too!

Marianne said...

Judging from your post, you won't be surprised that this new stamp set is at the top of my wish list too. Love how you've used it. Also love how you dressed up the inside. So soft and pretty and such a wonderful surprise compared to the bold outside.

Jane said...

Love that cool stripe of sparkling stars, neat idea Deborah!

Mary Holshouser said...

Love the diagonal stripe on
the card. The changing color
is great.
fantastic card.
thanks for sharing.

Izzy Scrap said...

OMG, Deb, your card is absolutely divine ! Love your gorgeous blending which highlights so beautifully the stars ! A stunning case of Anita's card ! And the inside of your card is stunning with these subtle ribbons of stars ! Love it ! xx

cm said...

WOW! Gorgeous showcase of the new stars set; one laden with possibilities! Stars in *my* eyes in seeing this!
Hugs~carol

Sazzle Dazzle said...

Fantastic blending here Debs and those tones and shades make the perfect background for the stars. Love that bold design too. Great idea. x

Marjorie DUMONTIER said...

Beautiful cards !! I'm a fan of stars in general and I'm spoiled here !! Congratulations!

Lindsey said...

Fabulous colours & blending - colours really work with the black. And live your decorated inside too x

Beverley said...

CAS perfection and loving the diagonal stripe. Beautiful stamp/resist and ink blending too :) A wonderful wonderful showcase of this set. Thanks & hugs Bev x

Lucille K said...

Wonderful card, the colors and sentiment inside & out are so nice :)

Neets B said...

Just gorgeous, Deborah. I love your take on my card, and also how the design is reversed on the inside.
Thanks so much for playing along at Muse this week, Anita x

Craftychris said...

I love stars and I love this cool card! xxx

Magic Flying Boots said...

This is so pretty, I love the stars! xx

Vicki Dutcher said...

Awesome inspired card! Love the stars and the matching fun sentiment

Marilyn said...

Wonderful rendition of Anita's card. Love the stars and sentiment to match.

Ardyth said...

Fantastic colours and lovely sentiment! Love the inside, too! Thanks so much for joining us at Muse this week!

Kleri said...

Great inking and embossing!Lovely card!tfs

Aileen said...

Amazing creation, totally love this new stamp set and how you have used for the Muse challenge. You have nailed it totally.

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