Smile, it's Monday!

Happy Monday.

I love a brand new week, and after last week I am ready for a fresh one! And what better way than to start with a Spring card. It was a gorgeous day on Saturday, the sunshine was out, it was warm and a delight to be in the garden, even if it was hard graft. Just one more fence hole to dig out with the jack-hammer! 

Anyway, the sunshine and lighter days inspired my card today... 

I'm quite proud of myself that I chose some colours I wouldn't normally reach for. I started with a Sunflower card base, then I selected Spiced Cider to stamp the diamond detail from Background Builders Delightful Diamonds, plus the tulip from Flower Power #11. 

Of course I used Parsley for the stem & leaves, but in hindsight I should have used Avocado to match the enamel dots. Lastly I used the Smile sentiment from Organic Blooms.

If you fancy watching the process, you can catch it HERE over on the Uniko YouTube channel. 

Before I go today, have you seen the various workshops, aka Uniko Stamping Retreats that are available to book? 

First up I have a new venue here in the North East, The Biz in Hartlepool. This is less than a 5 minute walk from the train station.

Booking is open HERE for Sunday 19th April 2026, 10am-4pm.

Next, I am absolutely delighted to be collaborating with Ruth @ruthgetscrafty for a Uniko and Stampin' Up! Mashup workshop. This fun workshop will combine Uniko and SU! products and you will create a variety of fun and creative projects. 

This workshop is based in Yeadon, Leeds, West Yorkshire.

Booking for this workshop is open HERE for Sunday 9th May 10am-3pm

Last up I have another fun collaboration workshop. This time with the lovely Tracy from Dies to Die For. With the success of last years workshop in Warrington, we have another on Sunday 31st May 2026 10am -3pm. 

Please note the new location of Antrobus, Northwich. Spaces are filling fast and there is less than a handful left! 

Booking is open HERE. 

That's all my new for today, have a wonderful Monday.

Crafty Hugs

Brighter Days Are Coming & A Little Peek

 

Hello & Happy Sunday! 

I'm a lot later than planned, and not with what I intend to share with you all today. But Boy! All the prep and excitement for yesterdays Uniko 13th Birthday Stamping Retreat took it out of me! 

Here's a little look at the room set up from yesterday. 

As usual I was too distracted and forgot to take any photos during the workshop. But from the feedback, everyone had a lovely and creative time.

Today, I actually had to be a responsible adult and mum, and catch up on some things around the house in preparation for the week ahead. I'm sure I only did a food shop the other day, but these ever growing Beans have eaten us out of house and home.

Anyway, as I didn't quite finish my original cards I thought I would share one that I shared a peek of on social media yesterday and a little peek at another of something coming soon.

The cards in the kit were a mix of the January Release and the upcoming February Release. I chose Flower Power #11 from January going for some cheerful rainbow colours and a little brighter days sentiment. 

This little stamp set is in demand and I can confirm that it'll be back in stock along with the new release at the end of the month.

Talking of restocks, I have a BIG restock of stencils coming this week, including the NEW Layering Picked Posies and Mid Century Modern Circles & Stars from the January Release. Along with others that have been requested. 

I will update the website as soon as I have a definite confirmation and I will share here on the blog and via newsletter, along with another fun offer. 

Talking of offers, this awesome offer ends tonight. Be sure to take advantage before it expires!

Lastly, before I go, a little peek at something coming soon....

Crafty Hugs

January 2025 Release - Introducing... Flower Power #11 and Stencil - Mid Century Modern Circle & Stars

Welcome to Day 3 of the Uniko January Release product introductions. 

I hope you are enjoying the release so far. Today we are introducing two more products, Flower Power #11 and Stencil - Mid Century Modern Stars & Circles. 

The Uniko Flower Power series is one I added to last year and it sparked my love for the collection again and also sparked inspiration to finish the collection. This is the penultimate one and one that has a spring feel to it, but also has an Art Deco feel to it. Also, like the other Flower Power clear stamp sets, this has a sentiment theme, for this one I chose a friendship. 

The Mid Century Modern Stars & Circles was a last minute addition to the release and one I couldn't keep to myself.

Let's have a look at these in action...

 Anita

Bev

Izzy

Julie

Steph

Vinita

Such a fun hop with so much inspiration for all year round, I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. That's all from us today, but we will be back tomorrow with even more to share.

Crafty Hugs