Countdown to Christmas

Today we are having a "Countdown to Christmas"- blog hop over at Uniko Studio. Bevery have created and released some fabulous new stamp sets that are just perfect for Christmas. I have created a very simple card using some of the new stamp sets and also one of the old Christmas sets that are still available.

I also filmed a tutorial for this card that you can find on my YouTube channel or here below.

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Also we are saying goodbye to two of out Design Team members this month. Sadly Ren-Yi & Taheerah are stepping down from the team. I wish them all the best and it has been a pleasure to be on the team with both of these talented ladies. 

Next up on this hop is Gillian, so be sure to hop on to her blog. And don't forget to comment along the chance to win some some amazing prizes. You can win the entire 2015 Christmas release.

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Erika

Gillian

Taheerah

Sandie

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Products used:

Uniko Studio Simply Said Christmas Uniko Studio BIG & BOLD � Snow Uniko Studio Rustic Christmas *Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SUPER SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE Paper Pack 25 Sheets *Ranger Wendy Vecchi Archival RED GERANIUM Ink Pad AID38993 *Ranger Wendy Vecchi Archival WATERING CAN Ink Pad Gray AID39006 *Tim Holtz DISTRESS INK PAD ICED SPRUCE Ranger WINTER *Tim Holtz 9 GRID ACRYLIC BLOCKS Set to Cling Stamps *Versamark WATERMARK Rubber Stamp Emboss Chalk Resist INK PAD *WOW Embossing Powder SPARKLING SNOW White Glitter Regular WS31R 2013 *WOW Embossing Powder CLEAR SPARKLE Glitter Regular WS15R 2013 *WOW Embossing Powder WHITE TWINKLE Glitter Regular WS10R 2013 *Ranger Inkssentials EUROPEAN HEAT IT CRAFT TOOL HIT27089 *We R Memory Keepers Cropadile CORNER CHOMPER *Tim Holtz Tonic Craft SCISSORS Non Stick Micro Serrated *Therm O Web 3D FOAM SQUARES White Adhesive 3683 *03441 Fiskars PREMIUM CUT LINE Paper Trimmer 12 Inches

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Technique Thursday #2 - Resist

Another Thursday is here and I have a new easy technique to share. I am trying some kind of resist technique on this card and I used Distress Ink and Matte Medium for this. I also used the Distress watercolor paper from Tim Holtz which is already cut to a nice size for us card makers. I think the size of these papers may be made with the American A2 card size in mind, and since I make card according to European standards it's not a perfect match but I can work with them anyway. The European standard A6 card is a bit taller and not as wide as an A2 card in America so I have to do some trimming to make it fit.

I dabbed the matte medium over the stencil and then I dried it before I added my ink. I used two colors of Distress Ink and a lot of water for this technique. And the Matte Medium does a great job at resisting the Distress Ink, but you have to keep in mind that Matte Medium is transparent and the part of the paper that doesn't have the medium will absorb the ink. And with all the water that I added the colors soaked in to the paper and spread along the fibers, which moved some of the color to the areas where I had put Matte Medium on top. So I got some color behind the Matte Medium, mostly around the edges. This was exactly what I intended and hoped would happen when I added all that water, but if you don't want this to happen you have to be more careful with the amount of water you use or use an opaque resist medium.

I also filmed a tutorial for this card that you can find on my YouTube channel or here below.
 
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I also entered this card to the following challenges:

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Products used:

*Simon Says Clear Stamps BEAUTIFUL WORDS Exclusive Set *Tim Holtz DISTRESS WATERCOLOR CARDSTOCK Ranger Ink TDA39549 *PREORDER Tim Holtz Layering Stencil 2014 LATTICEWORK THS019 *Tim Holtz DISTRESS INK PAD PEACOCK FEATHERS Ranger SPRING *Tim Holtz Distress Ink PAD WORN LIPSTICK Pink Ranger Distress Ink Pad, Worn Lipstick Inkssentials Mister, 2 oz. *Ranger Large 2 oz MISTER BOTTLE MIS30676 NEW 2011 Inkssentials *Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SUPER SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE Paper Pack 25 Sheets *Claudine Hellmuth MULTI MEDIUM MATTE Paint Glue Ranger *Ranger Inkssentials INK BLENDING FOAM REFILLS Applicator Tool Refill IBT23623 *Ranger Inkssentials EUROPEAN HEAT IT CRAFT TOOL HIT27089 *Tim Holtz Tonic Craft SCISSORS Non Stick Micro Serrated *Ranger Inkssentials Non Stick CRAFT SHEET Reusable 15 X 18 Stamp Paint Ink *My Mind's Eye MILO Decorative Tape Washi Now & Then NT1087 *My Mind's Eye FOLLOW YOUR HEART Decorative Tape Washi Record It! REC113 *Prima Flowers FLOWER GIRL Something Blue 575267 *Ranger Stickles ICE BLUE Glitter Glue SGG38450 *Therm O Web 3D FOAM SQUARES White Adhesive 3683 *Tombow MONO Adhesive PERMANENT Tape Dispenser *03441 Fiskars PREMIUM CUT LINE Paper Trimmer 12 Inches *Tim Holtz 9 GRID ACRYLIC BLOCKS Set to Cling Stamps

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Technique Thursday #1 - Masking

I am back today with a new series called Technique Thursday. I'll try to make a new project and a new tutorial video every Thursday from now on. And this week I am starting of with some masking. And I am masking of part of my card front to make a diagonal line from one corner to the other. And I am using the lines on my grid mat to line the tape up so that I get an even and straight line across my card, it is very fast and easy to do.

This card i also part of the new monthly challenge together with Uniko Studio. We love to have all of you join us in this challenge and share your Uniko Studio creations with us. And if you join in on the fun there are some amazing prizes up for grabs this time. How about a £20 Gift Certificate to the Winner & a Guest Design Team spot on the blog for the next challenge? And also a Top Three Spotlight & £5 Gift Certificate.

For this challenge I made this really clean and simple one layer card and I used the chrysanthemum stamp and three colors of distress ink. I saw a sketch somewhere on Pinterest a while back that inspired me to do this card and I am really pleased with the outcome.

For the Challenge this month we are having a "Clean & Simple" theme and we are combining that with a fun colour pallet. And this months colour inspiration contains some fabulous colors that I really love. It feels a bit like autumn and the colors are nice and warm. I hope you feel as inspired and I do and I can't wait to see your take on these colors.

For complete challenge rules and to access the linkup, please visit the Uniko Studio Blog. We can't wait to see your creations. Come and play along!

I also filmed a tutorial for this card that you can find on my YouTube channel or here below.

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Products used:

Uniko Studio Pure Florals: Chrysanthemum Uniko Studio All Occasion Sentiments #3 *3M Scotch ROLL WHITE MASKING TAPE Post-It Adhesive 2650-W *Tim Holtz DISTRESS INK PAD PICKED RASPBERRY Ranger SUMMER *Tim Holtz DISTRESS INK PAD PEACOCK FEATHERS Ranger SPRING *Tim Holtz DISTRESS INK PAD EVERGREEN BOUGH Ranger WINTER *Ranger Archival Ink Pad JET BLACK AIP31468 *Copic Multiliner SP 0.5 BLACK Ink Marker *Tim Holtz 9 GRID ACRYLIC BLOCKS Set to Cling Stamps *Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SMOOTH CLASSIC CREAM Paper Pack 25 Sheets

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I also entered this card to the following challenges:
 
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge