Uniko Happy bee Day

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This is my first play with some new stamp sets by Uniko which my OH surprised me with last year after I had been watching Bev's demos on the How To Craft Network event to showcase smaller brands.  Uniko are also celebrating their 11th birthday this month and I'm joining with their Birthday Card Link Party with this card.


The background pattern stamp is apparently inspired by the Mid Century Modern design movement (1933-1965) of which I know very little about but I do like the clean lines.  I added glossy accents to some of the dots.  The honeycomb heart is raised up on foam pads and colour blended with watercolour pens.  The little bee was stamped on the panel and again on vellum, cut out and adhered with the wings free to move.


There are lots of little stamps in the bee set to make up your own pattern/design along with different sentiments.  I chose 'bee' to signify 'Birthday'.  I'll hold my hands up and say I did make a mess of the sentiment "bee" after stamping which is why that part is now in black, fussy cut and adhered over the top!  I'm okay with the final look thankfully!
I've used -
13.5 cm sq white card blank
Uniko stamp sets - Bee Happy &
Background Blocks Mid Century Modern
Mix of Versafine & Distress Oxide ink pads
docrafts Artiste watercolour pens

Linking up with -
Uniko Let The Celebrations Begin 🎉             Stamping Sensations February challenge anything stamped
                  



Thank you for visiting - I'd love you to leave a comment if you have time - Steph x

Comments

  1. crafty-stamperMonday, 13 February, 2023

    Fabulous card love the pattern stamp and little Bee
    Carol x

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  2. crafty-stamperMonday, 13 February, 2023

    Hi Steph just popping back to say-Thank you for joining us at Stamping Sensations
    Carol DT x

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  3. As.I.Do.Rodos.Monday, 13 February, 2023

    This is a brilliant cheerful card Ginny
    My Blog As I do Rodos

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  4. brendaMonday, 13 February, 2023

    Really like this Steph, the grid gives a real retro feel and then the Bees and heart add dimension, thanks so much for sharing your pretty card with us at Stamping Sensations February challenge.

    B x

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  5. EmmaTWednesday, 15 February, 2023

    Fa-bee-lous card, lovely design and the stamps look brilliant.

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  6. Rajani RehanaWednesday, 15 February, 2023

    Beautiful blog

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  7. Grenouille GreetingsSaturday, 25 February, 2023

    I love the modern feel of this delightful card. I should say it's all quite Bee U tiful! Thank you for coming to play with us at Stamping Sensations this month. Hugs, Lesley

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  8. MortiCraftWednesday, 01 March, 2023

    Love this Steph! Great matching of Uniko products and a great layout. ❤️ Thank you for joining us celebrate Uniko’s 11th Birthday! X

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  9. New CreationsSaturday, 04 March, 2023

    You did the best use of the grid stamp, so creative, love how you combined all the stamps too! Thank u so much for joining to celebrate Uniko's 11Th Birthday!

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  10. Neets BSaturday, 04 March, 2023

    So much lovely detail on your card, I love the combination of products. Thanks so much for liking up at Uniko, Anita x

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  11. Julie BSaturday, 04 March, 2023

    Great fussy cutting of the bee word, I thought for a moment that we had a new die that had passed me by! Thanks for helping to celebrate Uniko's birthday. :)

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  12. SmilynStefSunday, 05 March, 2023

    Congrats! What an awesome card.

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