Ink and Flip Inspiration Week - Day 3

Welcome to day 3 of the Uniko Ink & Flip Inspiration Week. 

Hopefully you joined us on Monday for an introduction to Ink & Flip Inspiration Week HERE. And yesterday I was joined by the lovely Anita, HERE. 

Today we have Izzy and Julie inspiring us, let's have a look and be sure to stop by their blogs for more details on their cards.

 Izzy

Julie

I love how so far we have all chosen to use a different Ink & Flip Stencil to showcase. This wasn't planned, we each have chosen a favourite to use!

Don't forget, as it's a special week, I thought I would offer all of the Ink & Flip Stencils at 20% off this week. A couple of the stencils that are out of stock are available on back order too.

Thank you for joining us today. Tomorrow we have the lovely Steph and Natalie on the blog to share more inspiration using these fun and creative stencils.

Crafty Hugs

Ink & Flip Inspiration Week - Day 2

Welcome to day 2 of the Uniko Ink & Flip Inspiration Week. 

Hopefully you joined us yesterday for an introduction to Ink & Flip Inspiration Week HERE. Today I am joined by the lovely Anita.

So let's have a look...

 Anita

Bev

As it's a special week, I thought I would offer all of the Ink & Flip Stencils at 20% off this week. A couple of the stencils that are out of stock are available on back order too.

Thank you for joining me today. Tomorrow we have the lovely Izzy and Julie on the blog to share more inspiration using these fun and creative stencils.

Crafty Hugs

Ink & Flip Inspiration Week - Day 1

Hello & Happy Monday.

Welcome to the first Ink & Flip Inspiration Week of 2026.

If you're not sure what an Ink & Flip is, keep reading and stick around this week as you'll get all you need to know, inspiration and more from myself and the Uniko Brand Ambassadors about these unique and creative stencils. 

Ink & Flip Stencils first debuted on the Uniko brand back in July 2023. It is a unique concept I designed that began with fun geometric designs. Since then I have developed the concept further to create all over patterns. There is currently 13 different Ink & Flip Stencils available HERE on the website, literally something to suit everyone. 

There is lots of inspiration here on the blog, by searching Ink & Flip in the sidebar. Plus there are lots of videos and shorts over on the YouTube Channel.

When I do an Ink & Flip Inspiration Week, it usually means there are some NEW Ink & Flip Stencils on the way. And I am pleased to say there are two new designs coming at the end of the month. 

Anyway, enough talk, let's get to some inspiration. Here is what I have created for today...

I first chose to use the Ink & Flip Layering Geometric Butterfly Stencil, as I have had this rainbow idea for a while. It took some time to mask and ink both sides, but I really think that it was worth the time.

I also wanted to pair the butterfly with something different than the background layer that comes with the butterfly, so I chose Ink & Flip Delightful Diamonds Pattern. I inked the diamonds in Pebble and Dove to make the rainbow colours pop. My sentiment choice today is from Floral Vines.

As it's a special week, I thought I would offer all of the Ink & Flip Stencils at 20% off this week. A couple of the stencils that are out of stock are available on back order too.

Thank you for joining me today. I will be back tomorrow with the lovely Anita to share more inspiration using these fun and creative stencils.

Crafty Hugs

HAPPY New Year 🎉

Happy 2026  🎉

We saw in the New Year quietly at home. The Beans gaming, husband watching TV and me catching up on some reading, until the fireworks in London were broadcast. It's been lovely to have a slow chilled day at home after a late night too. It was well after 1:30am before I finally got them to bed! 

Good job I made this card a few days ago.

I did a similar layout of this card using the Stencil - Layering Bauhaus Christmas Blocks when I was at the show in Kent. So I fancied giving the OG Stencil - Layering Bauhaus Blocks the same treatment. I shared my original card HERE on Instagram.

I chose some brighter colours and kept to just 3, plus black for the sentiment which is a combo of Mid Century Modern Birthday and Christmas Sentiments.

I look forward to sharing more with you and have some exciting things planned here at Uniko. Wishing you all a wonderful, happy, healthy and creative year. 

Crafty Hugs

Uniko's Top 25 Products of 2025 - Number 1

Happy New Years Eve  🎉

Today I am here to tell you what the TOP number one product of 2025 is and of course it is another favourite of mine and I have used it a lot since it was released back in July this year.

*Drumroll* 

The Top number one product is the Stencil - Layering Bauhaus Christmas Blocks 

I have had so much fun with this stencil since it was released and here are a few of my favourite cards made with it.

As you can see this stencil, like its original counter part, Layering Bauhaus Blocks has so many creative possibilities and they also pair wonderfully together for even more options.

Thank you to everyone who has purchased this stencil and making it a TOP success this year. And those who have shared and tagged me in their creations using it, I really do love seeing how everyone uses the products I design.

This stencil is amazingly still in stock and there is a few more hours left of this amazing SALE!! 

I hope you have enjoyed this little feature as much as I have sharing it. I look forward to sharing more creativity and new products in 2026.

Have a happy and safe New Years Eve.

Crafty Hugs

Uniko's Top 25 Products of 2025 - Number 2

Happy New Years Eve, Eve! 

Today I am sharing the second popular product of 2025, determined by sales and I am absolutely delighted that you all love the Stencil Layering Picked Posies as much as I do.

This 4 layer stencil really is fun to use and again has lots of creative possibilities. I also made a new card to share with you today and I have shared the process over on YouTube HERE.

I tried to pick some colours I don't use as often as others. For the leaves I used Eucalyptus and Rainforest. For the flowers Wilberry and Plumberry and Buttercup and Clementine for the centres. 

My sentiment choice is from Christmas Sentiments and added a few Plumberry enamel dots to finish the card.

And as I love this stencil so much, I couldn't resist sharing a few of my other favourite makes.

I love how you can mask off parts of the stencil to ink just a single flower, like I have done in this first card.

Even trimming down the stencilled panel creates a wonderful focal point. One thing I have yet to try is to create a larger than 6" panel with the design repeated. I think I need to try this for a scrapbook page....?

I loved creating this soft layered floral look by inking just the flowers. And they even look pretty inked over a background stamped with the Background Blocks Swiss Dots. 

And lastly for today I had to share this card where I framed the stencilled panel with the A2 Thin Frames from Kristina Werner.

There are so many more cards I could share as I have used this stencil a lot! You can find them by using the tagged words at the bottom of the post or in the sidebar.

This stencil is amazingly still in stock!  

And in case you missed it, I need your help in making some room on the shelves in the studio for restocks and newness coming in 2026. 

If you're not signed up to the Uniko Newsletter you might not have seen this BLOWOUT SALE! It's not one to be missed.

I'll be back tomorrow with number 1 of the top 25 of 2025. 

Crafty Hugs

Uniko's Top 25 Products of 2025 - Number 3

Happy Monday.

I'm starting the week with the next product in Uniko's Top 25 Products of 2025 and coming in at number 3 is the Stencil - Layering Bauhaus Blocks. 

 

This product being in the Top 25 and Top 5 doesn't surprise me really, as it has never really stays in stock for long and is regularly requested. 

It's definitely one of my favourites too. I did make a new card using it, but ran out of daylight to get it photographed for today, so I will share the new make on January 1st 2026.

So for today I chose some of my favourite makes.

You know how I love a geometric and pattern, so designing a product like this is right up my creative street. I love how it can be paired with florals. I have done this with SO many Uniko florals, but this card above I have paired it with Beautiful Blooms II.

Of course it is perfect for masculine makes with colour choice and a simple sentiment. On the card below I used a combination from Mid Century Modern Wreath Builder. 

Versatility of a product is also super important to me when designing a product. And I love to show creative versatility too, like I did with this card below. I inked individual squares from the stencil onto die cuts.

Lastly I made this card back in 2024 before the Stencil - Layering Bauhaus Christmas Blocks was released. 

I chose a joyful colour combination of Oceanside, Poppy and Parsley and used Christmas Pop and a sentiment from Simply Said Blocks Christmas.

This stencil is amazingly still in stock!  

And in case you missed it, I need your help in making some room on the shelves in the studio for restocks and newness coming in 2026. 

If you're not signed up to the Uniko Newsletter you might not have seen this BLOWOUT SALE! It's not one to be missed.

I'll be back tomorrow with number 2 of the top 25 of 2025. 

Crafty Hugs