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

 

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

Christmas in July - Win it Wednesday & a Winner!

Happy Wonderful Wednesday! 

My goodness its a warm one here in the NE of England 🥵 Another heat wave has landed and it's been a challenge working today. Hence my late post as it is cooling down ever so slightly in the studio.

Today I dusted off Rustic Wreath, as this little beauty is due back in stock in the next week or so. It feels like its been ages since I used this set, so it was nice to ink it up again.

As you can see I crazily opted to stamp and heat emboss the wreath in WOW! Polished Gold EP. Not the best crafting technique to do in a heat wave 🤣 

I then added a little accent, which is sneaky sneak peek at something coming at the end of the month. You might recognise the bow, but its a miniature version of the one you know and love from Mid Century Modern Baubles. I added a few Autumn Red Nuvo Crystal Drops to accent and one of the sentiments from the stamp set.

How about this stunning green card? This is the new Concord & 9th Basil colour and I love it. 

Anyway, thats all the inspiration I have to share today, so how about a little prize. I have a spare set of the Rustic Wreath to give away to one lucky comment left here on the blog or any social media post I share this card on.

Comment by 31st July 2026 and I will randomly select a comment. Winners will be posted at the start of August. If the winner already owns this beauty an alternative prize to the same value will be offered.

AND before I go and lay in front of the fan again, I have randomly selected a winner for the June 2026 Release Brand Ambassador Hop. 

Congratulations to Jane D, please send me an email to bev@uniko.co.uk to claim your prize 🎉

Be sure to stop by the blog tomorrow for more Christmas in July inspiration.

Crafty Hugs

Floral Friday - Flower Power

Happy FriYAY!

Today I have a couple of Flower Power cards to share with you. I decided to do a display board for shows that showcased just Flower Power stamps and I needed a couple more. 

First I inked up Flower Power #1 to make this clean and simple card.

I used Buttercup for the flower and then added some Honeycomb using a dauber for the centre giving it a fun two tone look. I then used the coordinating Flower Power Designer Dies to cut it out.

The stem and leaved, plus the sentiment I stamped onto a arch die cut, I used Spellbinders Essential Arch dies. I then thought it needed a little something else so added the trio of flowers stamped in Honeysuckle to the lower right corner of my base card.

Next up I inked up Flower Power #5. 

This one has just come back in stock after a spell of being MIA, so it was nice to give this one some inky love again. 

Again I used the coordinating Flower Power Designer Dies that match Flower Power 1 - 6. I then coloured with some Stampin' Up! Blends. Another bright and cheerful design. 

Thanks for stopping by today and hope to see some of you at Crafterama Kent tomorrow.

Crafty Hugs

Throwback Kindness 🌸

Happy Throwback Thursday. 

This week I've been busy prepping for Crafterama Kent and I gave the Uniko display boards a little refresh. I was looking through card samples and came across these two using Kindness Blooms.

I remember making this one where I stepped out of my comfort zone with some water colouring. And this card has sparked some creative mojo.

And here is the second card I found. 

This card was actually inspired by a card I made using different, now retired products and it's an unusual colour combination for me when using flowers.

I'm looking forward to making time to create some new cards using this stamp set, hopefully it'll be soon! 

That's all from me today, but be sure to check out the VIP Facebook group for the latest challenge.

Crafty Hugs

Colourful Gerbera Throwback

Happy Throwback Thursday.

Today I am sharing another card we made at one of the May Uniko Stamping Retreats. I originally made this Pure Florals Gerbera card in August 2012 and this is the original.

Originally I used Papertrey Ink colours, I loved these inks back in the day. And the sentiment is from a retired Uniko stamp set called Fontiments.

Here is my remake...

This time I used Concord & 9th inks in Honeysuckle, Oceanside and Buttercup. I also used a stamping platform so I could add a little highlighting to the flower centres using Spiced Cider which I dabbed onto the stamp using a dauber. 

 

My trio of panels are slightly larger too, this was a good choice as I could stamp more of the flower. My sentiment choice is from Floral Vines. 

It was fun recreating an older card. Especially with the advancement of paper crafting tools, I didn't have a stamping platform back in 2012. Plus, I've learned some fun techniques over the years too. 

That's all from me today.

Crafty Hugs

Two For Tuesday - Baby Cards

Happy Tuesday.

I'm over on the Uniko YouTube channel again today, this time with a full video HERE. 

I am creating two baby cards using the accent stamps in the Background Blocks My Favourite Colour is Rainbow. You know how I love to maximise those smaller stamps.

Here is a peek at the cards I have made today.

I hope you can join me 😃

Crafty Hugs

14th Birthday February Release - Introducing... Background Blocks Birthday Scramble

 

Happy Tuesday.

Welcome to day 1 of the 14th Birthday February Release Introductions. Today myself and the Uniko Brand Ambassadors are introducing a new Background Block. And I think you are going to love this one as much as you loved the Christmas version! 

Introducing Background Blocks Birthday Scramble.

Let's have a look at it in action... 

Anita

Bev

Izzy

Julie

Natalie

Steph

Vinita

Isn't this stamp so much fun? 

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 28th February 2026. 

Crafty Hugs

Introducing... Block Party Love

Happy FriYAY!

I am so excited to share the final product introduction for the January 2026 Release. One, because it's an awesome stamp. But also because it means tomorrow is release day!

Today myself and the Uniko Brand Ambassadors are here to introduce Block Party Love. The next in the Block Party series of stamps which are inspired by the retro Subway Art trend. 

You might know I have a love for fonts and images and this is the perfect way to combine both. The Block Party stamps are super popular and are great for creating those quick, mass produceable cards. I hope you love this one as much as I do.

Let's have a look at it in action.

  Anita

Bev

Izzy

Julie

Natalie

Steph

Vinita

I really hope you have enjoyed this week as much as I have and you are excited for release day tomorrow. All the products will be available at 9am GMT and as tradition holds we will have our release day hop.

Crafty Hugs

Uniko's Top 25 Products of 2025 - Number 4

Happy Sunday.

I'm getting close to revealing the number one product of 2025, but today I have the number 4 top selling product of 2025 determined by sales. And that is Background Blocks Mid Century Modern.

Again, I am delighted to see this stamp in the top 25, especially when it was released way back in May 2019. 

I've been a bit slack on creating this past week or so, I've been caught up tidying and organising the studio. Plus purging lots of crafty stuff I've not used for a while. You can check out what I am selling over on my Vinted profile HERE. 

So, again today I am sharing some of my favourite makes using this stamp.

Just like many of the Background Blocks in the Uniko inventory, this one is perfect for those masculine makes. Use it as an instant focal point background stamped singly, or as an all over pattern like I have done on this first card. 

Here I have paired the background with the Stencil - Mid Century Modern Shapes and Alphabet Outlined.

The stamp is also fun to use in a more abstract way, like I have on these next two cards. Plus it is easily feminised with flowers, especially Mid Century Modern Florals.

This stamp isn't going anywhere and will be back as soon as possible. Plus, it is definitely on my list to ink up more next year and I am sure it will appear in a fun feature I have planned for 2026. 

I need your help in making some room on the shelves in the studio for restocks and newness coming in 2026. 

If you're not signed up to the Uniko Newsletter you might not have seen this BLOWOUT SALE! It's not one to be missed.

I'll be back tomorrow with number 3 of the top 25 of 2025. 

Crafty Hugs