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Saturday, February 24, 2018

Uniko Studios: Introducing Spring Botanicals Daffodil (Saturday, Feb. 2014)

Hello,

Sooo...did you enjoy yesterday's showcases of the new Uniko Studio birthday/celebration themed sets? You did? Excellent! Are you ready for Day 2? Fabulous! 

 Today, lovely Bev, my fabulous team and I are showcasing Spring Botanicals Daffodil which, as you'll see, features a single lovely daffodil and several sweet sentiments. This set is open to so many techniques and approaches depending on your technique and design preferences. You'll see ever so many variations from the team that I know will speak to the artist in you...

 I used a 'new to me' technique for my first card: distress ink bleaching (inspired by Svitlana's post here). My daffodil is much more defined/lighter in real life and has a subtle shimmer from the perfect pearlized water I used. My 'learning' for next time is to let the water sit for a bit longer before blotting...


From a pastel palette to full on vibrant for my next card. The CAS in me just 'had' to come out *grin* Background Blocks Horizontal Stripes and Simply Said Blocks (sentiment) joining the party...


That's all from me; I *may* have a couple more daffodils waiting in the wings...

A few more days of intros to come, before the BIG release and giveaway; details are at  the Uniko blog HERE. You'll also find links and peeks at the gorgeous cards from the rest of the team. Do visit their places; not only will you be dazzled by their designs, but prizes are part of the mix, too!

Thank you for dropping by!  Hope to see you on Sunday...and Monday...and Tuesday...and, especially Wednesday...

Thank you for dropping by!


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22 comments:

  1. Julie BFebruary 24, 2018 at 4:41 AM

    Super cards Carol. The bleached one is so pretty and the contrast between that just showcases your versatility. :)

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  2. Deborah FringsFebruary 24, 2018 at 5:20 AM

    I think the soft bleached effect is so gorgeous (and one I'll have to try). Really pretty colours too. Love the bold, CAS card too. xx

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  3. ~amy~February 24, 2018 at 5:43 AM

    How pretty, love that big ole daffodil!

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  4. JeanneFebruary 24, 2018 at 6:06 AM

    Ohhhh that bleaching technique looks intriguing and your card is lovely. That is one of my favorite color combos! The sentiment is wonderful, too. I also like the bold yellow stripes on the second card. In your face happy is neat! Great job on these cards, Carol! Hugs!

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  5. Sazzle DazzleFebruary 24, 2018 at 9:16 AM

    I love that bleached technique you've shown on the first card Carol ... I need to try that one again as it really gives a stunning effect to the card. Swooning at the sheer simplicity of the outline daffodil image teamed with the horizontal stripes - just beautiful. x

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  6. CaroleFebruary 24, 2018 at 11:13 AM

    Two pretty cards...........love your colours and bleaching in the first one and the outline against the yellow background is very effective on the second one. xx

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  7. JaneFebruary 24, 2018 at 11:29 AM

    The bleached card is really subtle and such pretty colours. The second grabs the limelight for me though, so simple and so crisp, love it!

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  8. Sue DFebruary 24, 2018 at 12:31 PM

    Great techniques for your lovely daffodil cards.

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  9. Anita in FranceFebruary 24, 2018 at 2:28 PM

    Gorgeous soft sponged background, Carol ... the daffodil is dreamy against it ... and I love those bold, bright yellow stripes with the daffodil left as line art ... crisp, fresh and wonderfully CAS! Hugs, Anita :)

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  10. PamFebruary 24, 2018 at 4:01 PM

    Beautiful cards. That bleaching technique is so fun, but that vibrant sunny yellow steals the show!

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  11. sentsueFebruary 24, 2018 at 4:49 PM

    Beautiful cards!

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  12. cghundleyFebruary 24, 2018 at 7:42 PM

    Wonderful looking cards
    and great techniques.
    Carla from Utah

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  13. Kim HegginsFebruary 24, 2018 at 8:53 PM

    Fabulous pair of cards Miss Carol...just love the wonderful look you created! So in love with those gorgeous yellow stripes paired with your sweet daffodil!

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  14. nancy littrellFebruary 24, 2018 at 11:27 PM

    Two beautiful daffodil designs, Carol. Your bleached daffodil is so soft and beautiful. Love your more vibrant CAS 2nd card too. TFS Hugs

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  15. Izzy ScrapFebruary 25, 2018 at 4:20 AM

    Great showcase of this beautiful daffodil ! Two very different look but they are just fabulous to show the versatility of the stamp ! What a delicious soft blending on you first card, love it ! And a great combination with the Horizontal stripes stamp set for your second card, a beautiful CAS card ! Hugs xx

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  16. KandAFebruary 25, 2018 at 5:20 AM

    Two super cards and two very different designs to showcase that super daffodil xx

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  17. LindaFebruary 25, 2018 at 6:32 AM

    These look fab .... I love the bleached effect on the first one, the daffodil looks so delicate. The stripey background on the second card gives it a real fun look xx

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  18. BobbyFebruary 25, 2018 at 4:31 PM

    Two different techniques. Two very different cards but both of them lovely, Carol. I'm partial to the ink blended one for is wonderful color and glow but the CAS one is bright and sunny and a perfect Spring birthday card.

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  19. Denise BryantFebruary 25, 2018 at 11:30 PM

    Gorgeous creations with the lovely daffodil!

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  20. Susanne VargasFebruary 28, 2018 at 3:33 PM

    Such pretty cards and stamps, too! Just placed my order... *grin*

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  21. BeverleyMarch 1, 2018 at 11:51 AM

    What a delightful duo. I've been wanting to pop by for ages to see how you created the first card and what a FAB technique. I am loving my Oxides and I can't wait to try this. Thank you so much for the amazing inspiration and showcase of Uniko. You Rock! Hugs Bev x

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  22. LindseyMarch 4, 2018 at 3:02 PM

    Great idea pairing the daffodil with the horizontal stripes! Love it x

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