Floral Friday 🌼

Hello & Happy Friday 😃

I've had the rainbow colours out again today while I was working on some inspiration coming soon 😉 so I couldn't resist putting them to work with the Stencil - Pure Florals Chrysanthemum, which came back in stock recently.

I thought that this cheerful card would be wonderful as a Get Well Card, so I added the sentiment from Everyday Sentiments to a strip of paper and adhered it using foam tape. I finished off with a trio of white enamel dots.

A couple of bits of news in case you missed it, I have a new video up on the Uniko YouTube Channel. 

AND there are only a few hours left of the End Of Summer SALE, so be sure to take advantage of these FAB bargains.

That's all I have for today, I hope to pop in with more inspiration over the weekend 🤞🏻 

Crafty Hugs

Brand Ambassador Inspiration - Flower Power

 Good morning all, 

Steph here and today I am focusing on the Uniko Flower Power series for my Brand Ambassador inspiration. 

My first card uses Uniko Flower Power #2 stamp set. I have also used the Uniko Flower Power #1 - #6 matching die set for some of these cards. 

The flower stems and sentiments are stamped directly onto the card and the flower heads have been stamped, die cut and adhered using foam pads. 

My next card uses Uniko Flower Power #4 stamp set.

Both the stems and the flower heads have been stamped and die cut with the stems being adhered to the card flat, and the heads again adhered using foam pads. 

My final card uses Uniko Flower Power #6 stamp set.

I didn't use the die set here but I did want to move away from the CAS nature of the first two cards and fill the background with florals. I used the flower head and one of the leaves from the set and stamped them around the sentiment from the Uniko Birthday Wishes stamp set.

My passion for this series of stamps has definitely been re-ignited having had a play around with them. I have used only one Flower Power stamp set per card but of course you can mix and match these sets so the possibilities are endless!

Much love

Steph x

It Worked... New YouTube Video

Happy Thursday.

Today I recorded a new YouTube video as I promised, showing how I created my card in yesterdays post combining the Stencil - Layering Bauhaus Blocks with Background Blocks MOD Builder. 

For this card though I switched out the Background Blocks MOD Builder for the Stencil - MOD Background Builder, a slightly larger version of the stamp.

I switched up my colour combo for this card, using Honeycomb or Sunflower (I can't remember now), Spiced Cider & Midnight. I show the colours in the video! 

A little pre warning, the video is long, I talk a LOT and I won't be mad if you fast forward during my fussy cutting! So grab a drink and get comfy, or why not get your supplies and craft along with me! 

Here is the link to the video...

Happy Watching & Crafty Hugs

Smile, it's Wednesday 😃

Hello & Happy Wednesday.

I'm slowly catching up and getting back into routine now The Beans are back at school. It's lovely to be back in a routine, but it's oddly quiet without them home! 

‼️warning‼️

Long post ahead, lots to tell you about. So grab a drink and get comfy 😃

The Beans turned 10 on Monday, can you believe it? I'm not sure where the last decade has gone, it has flown by for sure. Here are a couple of photos for those who like to see. If not, just scroll on past to my inspiration today! 

Josh is on the left in blue and white stripes and Ben is in red on the right. These were the birthday cake requests I got this year! 

And here they are on their first day of year 5, just this year and next left in primary school before they head off to secondary school. Again, Josh on the left and Ben on the right.

Yesterday on Instagram and Facebook I shared these two cards for #twofortuesday using the Stencil - Layering Bauhaus Blocks which is now back in stock, along with lots more I will tell you about shortly! 

First up I went for a bright and cheerful colour combo of Blueberry, Oceanside and Sprout. I then stamped the sentiment from Sentiments Outlined (now back in stock) over the top. 

Then with autumn just around the corner I went for an autumnal inspired colour scheme and a kraft card base. I used Wheat, Nutmeg and Spiced Cider and paired the stencil with Natures Treasures II and a Simply Said Blocks sentiment. 

I wasn't sure about this card at first, I think it was my offset layout. But the more I look at it, it is growing on me! 

So last night instead of going to sleep, I lay thinking of more ways I could use the Stencil - Layering Bauhaus Blocks that I haven't done already!

And this idea popped into my head...

My idea was to combine the stencil with the Background Blocks MOD Builder (now back in stock) with the stencil to create a spotlight effect. At first I wasn't sure if it would work and when you look at this first flat lay photo it doesn't have a lot of impact.

But if I show you from this next angle you can see the raised elements a little more clearly. It's a spotlight come paper piecing technique. 

My colour combo is one I have used before and really liked, Rainforest, Watermelon and Parsley. Again my sentiment is from Simply Said Blocks.

After I made the card I got to thinking that you could also combine the Stencil - MOD Background Builder the same way. The stencil elements are a little bigger than the stamp, so would be a little easier to cut out and adhere.

So I've decided I will do a video tomorrow and share my process that way. It'll be posted on the Uniko YouTube channel.

As I mentioned earlier a whole bunch of restocks arrived in the studio. A few stencils and some popular and requested clear stamps...

❤️ Stencil - Layering Bauhaus Blocks

❤️ Stencil - Layering Zesty

❤️ Stencil - Pure Florals Chrysanthemum 

❤️ Background Blocks Offset Stripes

❤️ Background Blocks MOD Builder

❤️ Background Blocks Mid Century Modern

❤️ Background Blocks Rays

❤️ Background Blocks Linear

❤️ Bauhaus Blocks

❤️ Background Builders Round In Circles

❤️ Mid Century Modern Florals

❤️ Paw Print Hearts

❤️ Sentiments Outlined

❤️ Flower Power #9

❤️ Flower Power #10

Phew! That's a big bunch of restocks 😍

AND that isn't all the news... 

To add a little cheer and celebrate double the double digits with The Beans turning 10, I have discounted 20 products by 20% in the SALE section on the website. The sale is online only and will end midnight (BST) Friday 13th September 2024. 

Ok, I think that is enough news for now! 

Happy Shopping & Crafty Hugs

Mid Century Inspiration from Guest Brand Ambassador Amy Tsuruta

 Happy Monday! 

I'm absolutely delighted to be starting a new week with a wonderful Guest Brand Ambassador, the one and only, super lovely and super talented Amy Tsuruta. 

Hello! 

My name is Amy Tsuruta and I live in the United States in beautiful Washington state. I’m married to a great guy who is a hobby pilot.  I’ve been crafting for as long as I can remember but things turned serious in 2001 when I volunteered to be my youngest's Preschool Scrapbook Coordinator.  Truthfully, I had never scrapbooked at that point.  Scrapbooking quickly turned into stamping  and cardmaking.  The Papercrafting Community is amazing and I’m so happy to be a part of it. 

I'm happy to be guesting for Uniko and can't wait to share a couple projects with you!

Hello Friend.

I'm smitten with Uniko's Mid Century Modern Collection!

For my Hello Friend card I teamed up a Mid Century Modern color palette. The Background Blocks Linear have been heat embossed in gold on the pale pink panel. I layered a smaller spiced sider panel with an oval die cut. The sentiment from Mid Century Modern Everyday Sentiments has been heat embossed in gold on a dark brown strip.

Just Because.

I used the Ink & Flip Geometric Hexagon Layering Stencil on this project.  What an amazing stencil that is easy to line up with gorgeous results. 

I used distress oxides on 100 lb cardstock with blending brushes. The sentiment from Mid Century Modern Everyday Sentiments has been heat embossed in white on a green cardstock strip.

 

Thank you Amy for these stunning cards. 

I think you will agree with me how inspiring they both are and for me it delights me to see how other crafters use the products I design. 

I know that Amy has another card coming up on the 22nd August on the Coffee Loving Papercrafters Blog, so be sure to pop on over there on that day. I will also share the make across social media.

Have a wonderful Monday.

Crafty Hugs

Brand Ambassador Inspiration: Some summery cards

 Hello everyone!

Happy Saturday!

I am back for Uniko Inspirations! Vinita here features 2 cards made with different stamps and a summery feel in my favourite blue colors.

Card 1

This card showcases a lot of mixing of stamps and a stencil in an abstract style. 

I started with a small rainbow using orange blossom archival ink and clouds in baby pink ink. I stamped one of the striped circles using Uniko Background Builders: Round in the circle stamp set in blue ink. And the solid leaves from the Just Because stamp set. A line of the beaded circles was added to the circle stamp set. 

The sentiment is from the Just Because stamp set. Ultimately, I added a strip of pink blings under my rainbow.

Card 2

This was so easy to make. I started with the Uniko Background Blocks Pinstripe stamp set in Cornflower Blue Archival ink on a white card sheet 2 times. Then stamped both solid and outlined monstera leaves in Momento Luxe Nautical blue ink on the striped background as shown in the below pic.

Added this to my blue CS. The sentiment is from the Remembrance stamp set.

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy crafting!

Background Blocks 3 Ways & A Weekend Special

 Happy Friday 😃

Today I have a fun trio of cards showing you 3 ways to use our Background Blocks. I have also recorded a video for you AND I have a weekend special.

First let's have a look at the cards...

For this first card I used Background Blocks Splatter and used it as is, for an instant focal point. I enhanced the design by adding Flower Power #6 and the Happy Birthday sentiment from Floral Vines.

Next I dusted off Background Blocks Scattered Polka Dots.

This time I used the block partially to create this fun sentiment window. Again I embellished the design with the rose from Flower Power #6 and a partial stamped sentiment from Floral Vines. 

Lastly for my third card I chose Background Blocks Layered Stripes to create this fun Christmas card.

Here I masked off an elongated square to create a small gift. I added a bow from Mid Century Modern Wreath Builder to make it look like a gift and added the Merry Christmas sentiment from the same stamp set. 

Unintentionally I chose the same colour combo for each card, Poppy & Oceanside. I hope this trio of cards has given you some creative ideas and I'd love to know which is your favourite. 

I'd also love if you checked out the video on YouTube HERE and if you enjoy my videos be sure to like and subscribe 🥰

Now for the weekend special 👏🏻

From now until midnight Sunday 18th August 2024 you can purchase any 3 Background Blocks for £15, that's a fabulous saving of £4.50 No code necessary, to qualify for the discount you just need 3 Background Blocks in your cart and the discount will be automatically applied. 

Happy Shopping & Crafty Hugs