Introducing... Block Party Christmas

YAY!

I'm SO happy that you have stopped by today, as here at Uniko preparations for the October 2017 product release are well underway. We have had all the sneak peeks at the 5 clear stamp sets being released and NOW it is time for the Design Team and I to introduce them to you.

Today, myself and my AWESOME Design Team are introducing the next in the Block Party series, Block Party Christmas...

Just like Block Party Birthday, the stamp is one BIG block, measuring 9.5 x 13 cm and it is a style of Subway Art. You might recognise some images from previously released and now retired clear stamp sets. 

For my card I used my MISTI stamping tool and VersaFine Onyx Black ink to stamp the block, I repeated the inking and stamping until I achieved a nice crisp impression. Sometimes with larger stamps like this one, it is hard to get even pressure across the whole stamp and get a clean image first time. With using the MISTI tool the stamped image is kept in place and you can repeatedly stamp and ink up as many times as needed.

I then went in and coloured it using Faber Castelle Polychromo Pencils. I also added some Clear Wink Of Stella to the 'Merry' sentiment and some fine Stampin' Up! Glitter to the Jolly Santa.

That's all from me here, but be sure to hop along all the Design Team blogs and leave a comment along the way, as you never know you might just win a random prize! I know for sure that you won't be disappointed the Design Team have created a bountiful wealth of inspiration :)

CLICK HERE to see more from Beverley

CLICK HERE to see more from Deborah

CLICK HERE to see more from Izzy

CLICK HERE to see more from Jane

CLICK HERE to see more from Lindsey

CLICK HERE to see more from Rahmat

CLICK HERE to see more from Sarah P

I do hope you have enjoyed the hop and seeing the possibilities this clear stamp set has? This set along with the four others we are introducing this week will be available HERE for you to purchase on Monday 16th October at 9am GMT.

Release Schedule...

Sneak Peeks 7th - 10th October, these little teasers give you hints at what is in store!

Introducing 11th - 15th October, here you will see a closer look at the products being released with a daily blog hop with the Uniko DT.

Release Day! Monday 16th October 9am BST you will get to see the products in their entirety and purchase them HERE on the website! As usual there will be a Design Team Blog Hop & GIVEAWAY!

Thank you for stopping by today and I'd LOVE to hear your initial thoughts on this new clear stamp :)

Hugs

Uniko Sponsors TIME OUT Challenges!

Hey!

I'm only a week late to let you know that Uniko is sponsoring the current challenge over HERE at TIME OUT Challenges! It's a two week challenge, so you still have time to enter it ;)

This fortnight the challenge is a theme challenge and the theme is...

HOLIDAYS

with an optional twist of no stamping

(stamped sentiments allowed)

If you choose to 'twist' with the team over at TIME OUT you have the chance of winning a £15 eGift Certificate to spend over at the Uniko store HERE.

I've been seeing A LOT of Christmas cards around blog land and thought it was high time I got a wriggle on and made an effort to get into the Christmas spirit ;) Here's my attempt...

I decided to dust off Pure Florals: Poinsettia and do some partial stamping and cutting to create a focal panel across the bottom edge of the card. I decided to keep the stamping black, keeping the colour for the base card and gold berries.

I did add a little holiday sparkle with some clear Wink Of Stella over the whole poinsettia. I just couldn't resist! The panel is mounted to the card base using foam adhesive.

Be sure to check out all the TIME OUT Challenges Design Team inspiration HERE and HERE. I hope to see you in the gallery too ;)

I'll be back later with more to share, I have a flurry of posts today! Until then, thank you for stopping by :)

Supplies:

Uniko Clear Stamps: Pure Florals: Poinsettia

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black

Card Stock: SU! Real Red & Whisper White

Accessories: Wink Of Stella and Foam Adhesive