Uniko - Explosion! Collection Dies ....

... Morning! We've reached the last day of introductions for the new Uniko release! I do hope you've all enjoyed what you've seen so far. Today I'm introducing a new collection of dies - they coordinate with the Explosion! collections and they're great. I made a clean, simple and fun card:

Stamps: Uniko - Explosion! Additions, Reach for the Stars
Inks: Gina K - Blue Denim, Black Onyx
Dies: Uniko - Explosion! Collection Dies
Accessories: White Lustre Card; Gina K Card - Blue Denim; Acetate; Studio Katia - Silver Foil Crystals; Blue Mulberry Paper

I don't often make window cards, but after seeing Bev's lovely card yesterday, I decided to make one using the large explosion die.

I used the largest die to cut the exploding star slightly off centre. I kept the die cut panel in place and randomly stamped a number of the smaller explosion stamps around the edge; I removed the die cut star and put it safely aside. I adhered a sheet of clear acetate behind the white pane. I die cut a piece of white foam with the largest star, which I attached to the acetate. In my stash, I found a very old sheet of blue mulberry paper which reminded me of a galaxy. After adding some silver foil crystals to the star opening, I closed the panel by adhering the mulberry paper. I edged the whole panel with some blue ink and attached it to the card base. I stamped the word 'wow' on white card, cut it out with the matching die and used dimensional pads to attach it to the card. I finished the front by stamping the little sentiment on card and glued it flat to the front. I added a few dots to show that the sentiment continues inside. On the inside, I cut a panel of blue card onto which I glued the die cut star/explosion. I finished the sentiment by adding the words' Stars for you'. I'm submitting this card to CASology - CAS#299 where the cue word is Marine which suggested shades of blue to me! I'm posting this card to my son.

Check out the Uniko blog to see more inspiring projects from the rest of the Design Team. It's been fun introducing all these lovely new stamp sets, stencils and dies. Tomorrow is Release Day! So please come back again and join in our traditional Design Team Blog Hop & Giveaway! There'll be so much to see and prizes too - details on Bev's blog. See you then!!