A Warm Welcome 😃

Happy Wednesday.

I am delighted you have stopped by today as we are giving a warm welcome and introduction to our newest Brand Ambassador, Denise Morgans. I'm sure you are familiar with Denise's work around blog land and social media as she is on a few challenge design teams and is a frequent participant in previous Uniko Challenges here on the blog and an active member in the Uniko VIP Facebook Group. If not, I am passing you over to Denise for a little introduction....

Hi everyone, my name is Denise, and I live in a small town in South Wales, UK.  I have been paper crafting for as long as I can remember and started my blog in 2008. I was lucky enough to take early retirement a few years ago so enjoy crafting even more now that I have more free time. Crafting keeps me sane and I love making anything involving paper [cards, tags, ATCs, etc]!  I am still pinching myself at being asked to join this amazing team, as Bev says I've been a long-time lover of Uniko.  

Welcome Denise.

Here are a few of my recent favourite Uniko makes by Denise...

Stencil - Abstract Triangles 

Stencil - MOD Background Builder 

English Country Garden Butterflies 

Stencil - Layering Picked Posies 

Background Blocks Linear 

Flower Power #6

Now you can see why I am delighted to have Denise join us here at Uniko and I am sure you are all as excited as I am to see Denise in action, not long to wait as we have Release Week coming next week! 

I would love it if you would leave some welcoming comment love.

Until then, thank you for stopping by today.

Crafty Hugs

 

12 Days Of Christmas Inspiration & Giveaways - Day 5 Rustic Wreath

Hello & Welcome to Day 5 of Uniko's 12 Days Of Christmas Inspiration & Giveaways. 

Today is Thursday so I have a couple of throwbacks to share with you using todays clear stamp set, Rustic Wreath, along with a new card AND a bonus card in todays YouTube video HERE. 

This first card uses flowers from a now retired clear stamp set called Winter Vines Additions. But the look could easily be achieved with a similar small flower from Flower Power #1. The sentiment is from Simply Said Blocks Christmas.

This second card uses the smaller elements from the clear stamp set to create an all over pattern. It looks a bit like festive wrapping paper and I used a scalloped stitched edging die to add a bit of interest.

And here is what I have created especially for today.

For my card today I wanted the look of a hanging bauble or wreath. So I stamped the wreath once in Artichoke and turned it slightly and stamped again with Evergreen to make a full looking wreath. I then die cut using a circle die & punched a small hole for the twine.

I embellished with the pinecones & trio of berries from the set, but paired a little leaf from Autumn Serenade and a trio of enamel dots.

As you can see in this last photo I adhered the bauble to the card using foam tape for a smidge of dimension and added a little red ribbon bow to finish.

Do you hang a seasonal wreath on your door?

I normally do at Christmas, but I have yet to locate the one in the loft! In the past I made aa fresh one, but it's been a while since I had time to do that! 

Today's giveaway is the Rustic Wreath clear stamp set & I'll include a couple of other goodies as well. Thank you for all the lovely comments & support so far for this fun series. I hope you are enjoying it as much as I am.

Crafty Hugs

Introducing... Ink & Flip Layering Geometric Hexagon

Hello & Happy Tuesday! 

I am so glad you have stopped by the blog today as myself and the Brand Ambassadors are here to tempt your creative taste buds with an array of inspiration. 

The first product I am excited to introduce is another addition to Uniko's innovative Ink & Flip Stencil line up, Ink & Flip Geometric Hexagon. 

This design is a 2 stencil set, again offering a wealth of creative options. It's perfect for those masculine makes, but also breathes new life into previously released Uniko products like Background Builders Happy Hexagons and Bee Happy clear stamps. 

Let's have a look at this new stencil in action...

   Anita

Bev

Izzy

Julie

Steph

Vinita

That hop has my creative juices buzzing! I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did and I'd love to know what you think of this new addition to the Ink & Flip Stencils.

That's all for today, but don't worry we will be back tomorrow with LOTS more inspiration. This stencil, along with all the products being introduced this week will be available on the website Saturday 29th June 9am BST.

Crafty Hugs

June 2021 Stencil Release, Brand Ambassador Blog Hop & GIVEAWAY!

Happy Sunday & Welcome to Uniko's June 2021Mini Stencil Reveal & Release!

Hopefully you have enjoyed the Sneak Peeks and Introductions to the new products I have shared with you over the past few days. I've certainly had fun playing with all the new goodies ;)

All of the NEW products are available for purchase over HERE on the website. An earlier release time then previous releases.

Okay, let's get to the bit you've been waiting for and formally introduce the NEW stencil designs. 

PLEASE NOTE:- To protect my designs and discourage the blatant theft of them, there is a watermark over the top of the product image. This makes the image appear that the lines are not solid. I apologise for the inconvenience and ensure you that this is not part of the design or physical stamps you will receive. To see what the stamp/s look like when stamped, please have a look at the samples in the product gallery. Thank you for your understanding.

Stencil - English Country Garden Butterflies Bundle £8

Copyright Uniko Ltd 2012 - To Date

www.uniko.co.uk

The bundle consists of two 6 x 6 inch stencils and a mask. Although I have bundled these together, there are lots of creative ways of using them on their own. Just as there is by using them together and combined with the English Country Garden Butterflies clear stamp AND the English Country Garden Butterflies Designer Dies!

Stencil - Mixed Mini Geometrics £3.50

Copyright Uniko Ltd 2012 - To Date

www.uniko.co.uk

This stencil is exactly what the name is, a mix of mini geometrics. A fabulous addition to any crafting arsenal for all occasions.

And lastly, but by no means least.

Stencil - Pure Florals Rose £3.50

Copyright Uniko Ltd 2012 - To Date

www.uniko.co.uk

I am delighted to be bringing you another of the Pure Florals flowers to the stencil collection and I think the Rose will be just as popular as the previously released Chrysanthemum and Gerbera. 

Just a mini stencil release this month, but I am sure if you've been joining in with the introduction blog hops, you will agree that it packs a creative punch. In case you need a bit more convincing and inspiration as to how they can be used, be sure to join in on the blog hop.

Don't forget to comment along the way, as there will be one lucky comment from those left selected to win ALL the stencils released today. You have until 10pm BST Sunday 27th June 2021 to leave a comment. Winner will be announced on the blog on or around the 28th June 2021.

Happy Hopping!

Bev

Hannelie

Izzy 

Jane 

Julie

Rahmat

Steph

WOW! 

What a wonderful hop, so much inspiration I sure hope you enjoyed it? All the stencils are now available to purchase HERE. Thank you so much for joining in on the fun here at Uniko :)

Crafty Hugs

 

Stencil Sunday - Mini Uniko Logo Three Ways

 Hello & Happy Sunday.

I hope you are all well and that you are enjoying a relaxing, sunny Sunday. I have been so grateful for this warm and sunny weather this week, it has lifted my mood no end and has made half term more fun and bearable - haha! 

The weather has also inspired me to create and with The Beans going to the grandparents one afternoon I was able to squeeze in some card making in-between admin. I was drawn to giving the Mini Uniko Logo stencil some love as I have been getting SUPER organised for upcoming events and celebrations.

Anyway, more of that another time, lets see what I got up to...

For this first card I stencilled the Uniko flower in pink and fussy cut it out. It's been sat on my desk for ages and simply needed a layout to sit on. Having seen Jane's inspiration post HERE scheduled and seeing the Background Block Pinstripe used, I was inspired to use it too. 

I love these Background Blocks as they are so useful in creating a backdrop of interest really quickly! I popped the flower onto the card with foam adhesive and as I need some thank you cards I selected the thank you sentiment from Simply Said Blocks II. 

As you can see I was inspired by the Uniko brand colours and this lead nicely onto my second card today. Which combines the stencil with Flower Power #3 clear stamp set.

Here I used Altenew ink, Volcano Lake to stencil the background of pretty Uniko flowers. Honestly this background makes me so happy. I then stamped the outline flower and stem from Flower Power #3 , fussy cut and adhered to my small 10.5 cm square stencilled card. 

Again I used the same thank you sentiment from Simply Said Blocks II and added a few rhinestone gems to accent the design. It's been a while since I used rhinestones and I've missed them, haha! 

For my last card today I wanted to try out a layering idea I had in my head. I think it came out pretty close to what I had imagined.

This time I used Distress Oxide Inks in Salvaged Patina for the lower Uniko flower and then Peacock Feathers for the uppermost flower. Again the same sentiment stamped in Picked Raspberry and this time I used a coloured base card.

I hope you have enjoyed todays little feature, its was certainly nice to get inky and breathe new creative life into the Flower Power #3 set that has been neglected. Be sure to pop in on the blog tomorrow for the first in a new regular feature and so much fun coming up this month too! 

That's all from me, until next time. 

Crafty Hugs

 

January 2021 Non-Release Brand Ambassador Blog Hop & GIVEAWAY!

 Hey & Happy Weekend!

Welcome to the January 2021 Non-Release Brand Ambassador Blog Hop & GIVEAWAY! With a New Year in full swing I thought it would be a good time to bring back some of the fun and inspiration that has slipped away in recent months.

So I am pleased to bring back the Non- Release month blog hops. For those of you who are new around these parts I will explain what this post is all about...

Here at Uniko HQ it is just myself behind the screen, blogging, designing, packaging stamps & orders through the Uniko online shop, customer service and all the things in between. I *usually* release new product every other month for a number of reasons, but mainly so I can keep up with everything!

On non - release months like this month I like to set myself and the Brand Ambassadors a challenge to look back at a previously released product and give it some more love. 

With Valentine's Day not too far away, I thought I would choose something 'lovely' to challenge the team! So I have picked one of my FAVES, Hello Lovely. 

Hello Lovely

As usual we have our GIVEAWAY, so be sure to comment along the hop for your chance to win the Hello Lovely Clear Stamp Set. An alternative prize to the same value will be offered if you already own the set.  You have until midnight GMT Saturday 23rd January 2021 to comment along the hop.

Bev

Carol 

Hannelie

Izzy 

Jane 

Julie

Rahmat

 

 Sarah P

 

Wiebke

 

 

What an inspirational hop, so many new ideas, I hope you all enjoyed it too :)

Thanks for joining in on the fun.

Crafty Hugs Bev x

Stencil Sunday - One Stencil Three Ways!

Hey!

I do hope you are all having a wonderful weekend, we are making the most of chill time at home before normal schedule resumes on Monday as the Christmas Holiday break comes to an end. Can you hear my cheers already as I get back 2 hours a day to work & create! 

Don't get me wrong, it has been a memorable Christmas and New Year, with lots of fun and games. However, this Mummy needs a routine again & scheduled time to work! 

Anyway, today I am introducing a new regular feature here on the blog, Stencil Sunday. With Uniko having 22 stencil designs available HERE on the website, I thought it time we give them some more inky love and air time! One Sunday a month a Design Team Member or Guest Designer will share some stencil inspiration with you. 

I'm kicking things off today using the Let it Snow stencil from the December Release and I have used it three ways, creating three cards. 

Let's have a look...

First up I decided to go colourful. I reached for my favourite Distress Oxide Inks in Picked Raspberry, Peacock Feathers and Fossilised Amber. I blended them through the stencil and before removing the stencil I then added some glitter paste over the top for added sparkle - yum! 

With plenty of Winter birthdays coming up, I decided to use the panel to create a clean and simple birthday card. The die cut is a Papertrey Ink die and the sentiment is from Wonderful Day, also from the December Release.

Next up I decided to dust off more of my dies, and stencilled the snowflakes through a heart shaped aperture...

Valentine's is not an occasion I go overboard on making cards for, but I thought it would make a nice congratulations card for an anniversary or similar occasion.

The sentiment from Simply Said Blocks II is stamped in SU! Real Red ink and adhered to the card using foam adhesive. 

My final card today was the result of a happy accident! I was attempting to ink through the stencil with my white pigment ink, onto a distress ink background. However, my stencil moved and ruined the piece :(

So instead of giving up (which normally I would), I decided to carry on inking the stencil and laid it inked up side down onto a piece of kraft card stock. I then laid a plain piece of printer paper over the top and smooshed down to transfer the ink. 

The result of a mottled, distressed snowflake BG was perfect to pair with my recent Snowflake Die purchase from The Stamp Market. As I am still in need of thank you cards post Christmas, I used the sentiment from Simply Said Blocks II.

That's all I have to share with you today, I hope I have inspired you a little to ink up your stencils today ;)

Thanks for stopping by & Hugs