Introducing... Stencil - Ink & Flip Heart Pattern

Happy Wednesday. 

Welcome to day 2 of the January 2026 Release product introductions. Thank you for joining us yesterday, I hope you enjoyed all the cards and projects using yesterday’s product introduction. If you missed it, be sure to look back. 

Today we have the first of two Ink & Flip Stencils, Ink and Flip Hearts Pattern. 

I love hearts ♥️, they are such a versatile image and suitable for so many different occasions. I originally designed it as a simple heart split in two. But I felt it needed a little more so divided the heart into quarters. I think it makes the design more striking. 

Let’s have a look at the stencil in action…

  Anita

Bev

Izzy

Julie

Natalie

Steph

Vinita

So many different colour combinations, layouts and pairings with previously released Uniko products. I love seeing how the team use these new products. 

Thank you for joining us today and I hope you come back tomorrow for the next product introduction. All the products being introduced will be available at 9am GMT Saturday 31st January.

Crafty Hugs

Introducing... Stencil - Layering Bauhaus Spring Blocks

Hello & Happy Tuesday.

Welcome to Day 1 of the Uniko January 2026 Release product introductions. Today myself and the Uniko Brand Ambassadors are introducing the next addition to the Layering Bauhaus Blocks Stencils. 

The OG Stencil - Layering Bauhaus Blocks is still a favourite of mine and was in the Top 10 of the most sold and popular products of 2025. The addition of the Christmas version Stencil - Layering Bauhaus Christmas Blocks back in July last year was in actual fact the TOP selling product of 2025. So it only seemed fitting that there be a spring version. 

This stencil, like the others has 3 layers and works on the same principle that you can use it as a instant focal point, but also move it to fill a larger space. The squares are all the same size, that the stencils can also be mixed and matched. 

Let's have a look at it in action... 

Anita

Bev

Izzy

Julie

Natalie

Steph

Vinita

Isn't it fun how everyone came up with different designs, colours, and pairings using previously released Uniko products? The team have wonderfully demonstrated the versatility of this stencil. 

Thank you for joining us today and I hope you come back tomorrow for the next product introduction. All the products being introduced will be available at 9am GMT Saturday 31st January.

Crafty Hugs

January 2026 Release Sneak Peeks

 Hello & Happy Monday!

Here at Uniko we are kicking off a new week and the final week of January with some Sneak Peeks for mini New Release! 

So let's get to the sneak peeks 😃

If you LOVE Uniko's Mid Century Modern & Bauhaus style products, I think you are going to LOVE this new stencil addition. 

Again, this stencil is awesome on its own, but pair it with previously released products not only from the Mid Century Modern Collection, but other Uniko products for even more creative possibilities.

Next up is the first of two new Ink & Flip Stencils and again, if you love these all over pattern designs, you will LOVE this one.

If you were an attendee of the last Uniko Stamping Retreat here in the North East, you will most likely recognise this next Ink & Flip Stencil sneak peek, as it was the free gift. I am finally getting round to adding it to the website for purchase.

Those of you with eagle eyes and who know their Uniko products might see the connection to some previously released stamps.

And lastly, but by no means least I have a new clear stamp addition...

That wraps up the peeks and I am sure there will be something for everyone. I do hope you will find time to join myself and the Uniko Brand Ambassadors from tomorrow as we start the introductions.

All these products will be available at 9am GMT Saturday 31st January.

Crafty Hugs

Brand Ambassador Inspiration - Giving some Love to the Always & Forever Set

Izzy here with two Love cards.

And here comes the time for love cards again, since the next holiday to celebrate (apart from Uniko's 14th anniversary!) is Valentine's Day.

For this occasion, I highlighted the Always & Forever set which I combined with other Uniko products.

With that tune of "Love is in the air" stuck in my head, I made this first card.

I took one of the hearts from the set and transformed it into a hot air balloon using the Up & Away set, in which I used the basket.

For the background, I first made a colour gradient and then, using the Scattered Polka Hearts stencil, I added all the little hearts.

And to finish my card I stamped the sentiment, also coming from the set Up & Away.

For my second card, I used the second heart with the beautiful flower inside. I stamped it in black on a die cut circle and I coloured the inside with coloured pencils.

For the background I used the Background Blocks Scattered Hearts stamp, that I simply stamped in black on a square of white card stock. I matted it on a fuchsia card stock and adhered it on a double white card.

To finish, I stamped and heat embossed the sentiment from the Simply Said set. I matted it, as well as the heart, on a fuchsia card stock and I adhered them on the background.

Well, that's all from me today. Thanks for joining me and hopefully I've given you inspiration for some love cards to make.

Have a lovely week and thank you for stopping by.

Ink & Flip Inspiration Week Day 5

Welcome to day 5 of the Uniko Ink & Flip Inspiration Week. 

Hopefully you joined us on Monday for an introduction to Ink & Flip Inspiration Week HERE. On Tuesday I was joined by the lovely Anita, HERE. Wednesday we had Izzy and Julie inspiring us HERE. And yesterday we had Natalie and Steph inspiring us.

Today I am joined by Vinita, let's have a look at today's inspiration.

 Vinita

Bev

I've thoroughly enjoyed seeing all the new ideas and colour combinations the Brand Ambassadors have used, I hope you have enjoyed the inspiration too.

I'll be popping in over the weekend with some more inspiration, but 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.

This offer will end on Monday.

Thank you for joining us today. 

Crafty Hugs

Ink & Flip Inspiration Week - Day 4

Welcome to day 4 of the Uniko Ink & Flip Inspiration Week. 

Hopefully you joined us on Monday for an introduction to Ink & Flip Inspiration Week HERE. On Tuesday I was joined by the lovely Anita, HERE. And Yesterday we had Izzy and Julie inspiring us HERE.

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

 Natalie

Steph

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 Vinita and myself on the blog to share more inspiration using these fun and creative stencils.

Crafty Hugs

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