Fabulous Friday Floral

 Happy FriYAY! 

I thought I would pop by tonight and share a stencilled Picked Posies panel I finished up today. I originally stencilled the panel last weekend in Farnborough, but never added a sentiment.

I used Sweet Pea and Berry Kiss for the flowers, Parsley and Evergreen for the leaves and Clementine for the flower centres and small flowers.

For my sentiment I wanted to keep it minimal and chose a simple panel and I decided upon this one from Flower Power #6 and heat embossed it with gold. 

That's all I have to share today. Hope to see some you on Sunday in Peterborough!

Crafty Hugs

Mid Week Mid Century Modern & News.

Hello & Happy Wednesday.

How is it that this time last week I had just about set everything up on the Dies to Die For stand down in Farnborough for The Creative Craft Show? I had a lovely time, met lots of lovely crafters, some I've known online for a long time and lots of new too. Plus I got to put names to faces to those coming to the Uniko & Dies to Die For Stamping Retreat in October. 

Anyway, while I was there I was in my creative element demoing various products and I had planned on sharing more her on the blog, but I've not quite got the hang of adding photos to posts via my phone. So apologies for not sharing more here.

One of the photos I shared on my Instagram stories was this...

I had this fun idea to pair the Waffle Flower Postage Die with Mid Century Modern Forals and make it super colourful too. I used the Postage Collage Blocks Stencil and some masking to ink blend each of the stamps. 

I then kept the stencil in place and stamped inside each with a variety of the stamps building flowers and patterns. 

Today I was deciding what to do with the panel, either to add it as one panel or divide the stamps up. I decided on the latter and this was the result.

I trimmed up the postage stamps and decided on a layout. I then thought there was a little too much white space, yes the clean and simple girl wanted a little more pattern! So I stamped the Background Blocks Mid Century Modern II, coloured with a Stampin' Blend and then adhered the postage stamps over the top. My sentiment choice is from Anniversaire Arts Decoratifs and embossed in white.

NEWS!!

What's coming this week and for the remainder of September 💖

First up a bunch of stencils arrived in the studio this week. These include, Christmas Pop, Ink & Flip Christmas Tree Pattern, Ink & Flip Delightful Diamonds, Ink & Flip Layering Flower , Layering Bauhaus Blocks, Layering Bauhaus Christmas Blocks, Layering Bauhaus Spring Blocks, Layering Modern Blooms, Layering Modern Poinsettias, Layering Spring Blossom, Mid Century Modern, Mid Century Modern Circle & Stars and Mid Century Modern Shapes. 

All these beauties in time for this weekend, as I will be in Peterborough for the Stamperama show 😀 I'd love to see you if you are coming, I will be on my own Uniko stand.

Tickets are available HERE in advance or on the door on the day. 

DON'T FORGET... Chris-Mash is coming! 

There is still time and space to book your place on this workshop, HERE. Me and Ruth (Ruth Gets Crafty) are super excited for this fun and creative day. 

Not to worry if you're not quite ready for Christmas crafting, there will be alternative options to the projects we have prepared. 

Clear Stamp Restocks.

I do have restocks coming! These are due in the studio the week beginning 28th September and include the Christmas *almost* in July release I know many of you have been waiting for. Apologies for the delay. 

That's all for today.

Crafty Hugs

 

Brand Ambassador Inspiration: Ink & Flip Chevron Duo

  Hello everyone!

Happy Saturday!

Vinita here today!

A mesmerising pattern of interlocked blue geometric shapes creates a vibrant optical illusion. The bold, clean lines and stark contrast conjure a dynamic mid-century modern aesthetic. It pulses with rhythmic energy, transforming a flat surface into a visually captivating, three-dimensional experience.

I used Uncharted Mariner and Mermaid Lagoon DI to create a chevron pattern using the Ink & Flip Chevron Duo stencil. I love the 3d dimensional look I achieved! I added a Happy Birthday sentiment, perfect for Masculine ones!

Happy weekend!

Happy crafting!

Tuesday Mashup & Tip!

Hello.

Today I met up with my lovely friend at Ruth Gets Crafty for a catch up and also finalise details for our upcoming Chris-Mash Workshop on the 26th September. There are still a few places left HERE and booking will close on Monday 21st September. Even though we have called it Chris_mash, not all the projects will be Christmas themed, we have more in store! 

Anyway, I also collected an order I placed and I couldn't wait to use it, so made a quick card.

You might know that I am partial to a snowflake and I'm falling in love with hot foiling again after Stampin' Up! released a new machine and dies. So the A Christmas Wish had to come live with me. 

Here I decided to pair it with the Large Background French Script. It's been ages since I used this background stamp and I thought it would be a wonderful backdrop to the snowflake and so stamped it in Pink Lemonade. 

So the hot foil set only comes with a die to cut the sentiment part out, which I thought was a little disappointing. However, I saw a little trick to lay the stamp, or die over the top and draw round with a pencil to get an outline to fussy cut. I have to say it worked well and I am pleased how the card turned out.

That's all I have to share today, now back to packing the card for my trip down to Farnborough. I will share what I make during my time there, but my photos might be a little rough round the edges! 

Hope to see some of you there.

Crafty Hugs

Brand Ambassador Inspiration: Ink & Flip Triangulate Stencil Floral card!

  Hello to all!

Happy Tuesday!

Today, Vinita here! I am featuring florals with geometric-shape patterns!

The 70s were known for their adventurous use of color and innovative patterns. And bold geometric shapes to earthy tones. Are you drawn to the vibrant, eye-catching colours and patterns, or do you prefer the more subdued, nature -inspired themes?

On a white square panel, I placed my Ink & Flip Triangulate stencil and blended the Fossilized amber DI. I created a pattern using the Mid-Century Modern Florals stamp set in candied apple DI in between the triangular shapes. And for the leaves, I used bundled sage DI. I finished it off with the Best Wishes sentiment from the Organic Blooms stamp set! 

Happy crafting!

Introducing... Background Builders Winter Garlands

Happy FriYAY!

Welcome to the forth and final day of the Christmas *almost* in July Release product introductions. Today's product is another clear stamp set and one I actually designed last year and couldn't decide on. But this year I loved it and decided it was time to release! 

Introducing... Background Builders Winter Garlands

Bev

Denise

Julie

Natalie

I hope you love this clear stamp set as much as I do, I think you'll find it a useful addition to your stamping stash and not just for Christmas! 

Thank you for joining us today and I hope you come back tomorrow for the traditional release day hop and giveaway! All the items will be available at 9am BST.

Crafty Hugs

Win it Wednesday - Christmas Scramble

Happy Wednesday.

Gosh, how did we get to Wednesday already? First week of the school summer holidays and I already feel like I am chasing my tail keeping up with everything! Hence why I am a little late with today's card and Win it Wednesday.

I managed to squeeze in 10 minutes to make this card...

I'm always inspired when restocks arrive and I couldn't resist inking up Background Blocks Christmas Scramble for this quick and easy, plus fairly mass produceable Christmas card.

I started by stamping the block in VersaMark and heat embossing with Polished Gold EP. I then highlighted the letters with a Dark Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blend to make them stand out against the red card stock. To finish I adhered the panel to a white card base.

As it is Win It Wednesday I am giving away this clear stamp.

Simply comment on this post here or across Uniko's social media by the 31st July 2026 for your chance to win. Winners announced in August and an alternative prize to the same value will be offered ONLY if you already own this stamp.

Crafty Hugs

Brand Ambassador Inspiration: Christmas Ornaments!

  Hello everyone!

Happy Friday!

Vinta here and back with another inspiration card on Christmas theme for Uniko! 

I combined Layering Bauhaus blocks stencil set with Mid Century Modern Baubles stamp set to make my ornaments.

To make my Christmas Ornaments, I used the Altenew inks: evergreen, caribbean sky, midnight violet, red royal and fresh peach. hickory smoke archival ink. The flower is from the Flower Power #12 stamp set.

The sentiment is from the Most wonderful stamp set and created snowy dots using my white gel pen.

Have a wonderful day!

Happy crafting!

Brand Ambassador Inspiration........ Zesty Lemon

 Hello everyone!

Happy Monday!

Vinita here with an inspiration post! Add beautiful lemons to your card to add fresh citrusy fun.  And the bright summery colors makes me want to drink some lemonade!

The image were stamped on a smooth white CS dried marigold DI. I colored the image with my ZIG watercolor brushes. I highlighted the image with some white dots in the leaves for more interest.

The pun sentiment is from the same stamp set using rusty hinge DI and added some splatters as well.

Perfect for summer time, don't you think? I hope you enjoyed it all!

Happy crafting! 

Birthday Wishes

Happy Tuesday.

This week is my birthday week and I decided to bring all the birthday inspiration. Yesterday I shared this fun Balloon Bash card. You can watch the YouTube short of me making it HERE.

Today, I thought I would share one of the cards that we made during the Uniko and Stampin' Up! Mashup on Saturday.

On this card I paired the Stencil Layering Retro Rainbow with a butterfly from a Stampin' Up! set called Extraordinary Life. The sentiment is from Simply Said Blocks III.

For the three rainbow arches I used SU! Basic Grey. I started by inking light and increased the intensity for each arch. For the butterflies I used Calypso Coral, Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo, Poppy Parade, Old Olive, Lost Lagoon and Night of Navy.

I love showing how Uniko products can be paired with other wonderful companies, and I think this turned out pretty well. 

I'll be back with more to share this week, and a special offer too, so stay tunned.

Crafty Hugs

Uniko's Top 25 Products of 2025 - Number 10

Hello & Happy Tuesday. 

We're into the top 10 of Uniko's 25 Products of 2025. These have been determined by sales this year. Coming in at number 10 is Bauhaus Blocks. 

I was delighted to see this clear stamp set in the top 25, so I couldn't resist making a couple of new cards in a video. You can watch this HERE on the Uniko YouTube Channel. I also share my insights into using the Taylored Expressions Magnetic Glass Board and the NEW Misti Light. Both are available from Dies To Die For.

As it's Tuesday, I have two cards to share. 

Let's have a closer look at the first card.

For this first card I stamp the blocks on an angle in opposing corners. I like to do things in threes or odd numbers, I find it pleasing to the eye.

I used a trio of Stampin' Blends to colour various parts of each of the blocks, in Light Summer Splash, Light Pumpkin Pie and Light Strawberry Slush. Once I stamped the sentiment I adhered the panel to my card using foam adhesive.

For my second card I went for a slightly longer card than I usually use, 10.5 x 15cm. I stamped all five blocks from the stamp set, coloured and then fussy cut them. Next I adhered the blocks using foam adhesive and added the thank you sentiment, also from the set. 

I hope these new ideas inspire you.

Crafty Hugs

Uniko's Top 25 Products of 2025 No.25 - 21

Hello & Happy Thursday. 

In years gone by I have done various things here on the blog during December, countdowns and giveaways. As I was browsing website reports, mainly to see what the most popular product has been in 2025. I thought it would be a fun little feature to share here on the blog, sharing some old inspiration and of course some new inspiration.

So welcome to Uniko's Top 25 Products of 2025.

Today I am sharing numbers 25 - 21 and a mix of old and new inspiration. 

Coming in at number 25 is Background Builders: Round in Circles. 

Here is this stamp set in action.

And it just so happens I have chosen this previously made card as this week's Card Of The Week! All the products used to make this card are 15% off on the website until Monday 8th December 9am GMT.

Coming in at number 24 is the Stencil - Ink & Flip Mid Century Leaves. 

This is a favourite of mine, so I created something new to share with you. As we're on the countdown to Christmas, and I still need Christmas cards, I went for a festive look. 

I chose to ink the leaves in Clover and then Evergreen to create my background. I then embellished with a sentiment from Christmas Sentiments and the flower from Flower Power #10.

I think it looks cute dressed up all festive!

The next product coming in at number 23, which I was surprised at, I thought it would be higher up, is Background Blocks Merry Christmas Scramble. 

Again, this is a favourite of mine so I have created something new to share with you. I love keeping things clean and simple with this stamp, so went for this simple design.

I started by stamping the block in black ink and heat embossing with my favourite Stardust EP. I then used a selection of Stampin' Blends to colour the block before adhering to my card base using foam tape.

Next is number 22, again a product I was surprised to see so low down in the ranks. But on the other hand, I am pleased to see Background Builders Mid Century Modern in the top 25 of 2025.

And this card is one of my favourite makes using this set. 

 

I'll definitely be inking this one up again soon, as it is just so much fun and you can get really creative with it. 

Lastly for today and coming in at number 21 is the Stencil Ink & Flip Layering Flower. Again another favourite and one I am pleased to see in the top 25. 

And here is a new card using this stencil combo. As I've started a festive theme, I went for a festive look again.

I started with the background, inking in Clover and Evergreen. I then used the flower detail and inked in Poppy and Cranberry. 

My sentiment choice is from Simply Said Blocks Christmas and I added some sparkly rhinestones to finish.

That's all for today. I'd love to know your thoughts and what is your prediction as to what else is in the top 25 of 2025?

I'll be back in a few days to share numbers 20 - 16!

Crafty Hugs