Friday, 4 November 2022

Brand Ambassador Inspiration - Autumn Rustic Wreath

 Hello!

Today my cards have been inspired by the glorious colours of Autumn.


I've used just one stamp set - the beautiful Rustic Wreath and selected just one of the sentiments from it for all three cards. 

First up is my favourite CAS style of card.


I stamped the wreath in chocolate brown and then added in some of the smaller twigs in red, orange and yellow. 


Although this stamp set is most often used for Christmas I think the Season of Blessings sentiment is appropriate for Autumn as it's a time when we traditionally say thanks for the harvest bounty.

My next card features a repeated stamping of the wreath off to one side of the card front. 


I've used the same red, brown, orange and yellow colours of ink and stamped the greeting using a combination of these colours.



My final card is a gatefold design. I stamped the inside greeting first and then used this as a guide for placing the wreath on the card front.


Once all the stamping was complete I die cut a circle aperture and then sliced the card front in half. Then I wrapped it around the inside greeting card and adhered it to a base card.


Thanks so much for looking today, I hope you've enjoyed my post. Remember to share anything you create using Uniko products on social media using #unikoltd.

Stay safe and keep crafting!
Jane
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Thursday, 3 November 2022

Stencil Release Day & GIVEAWAY!

Hello & Happy Thursday! 

I am delighted that you have stopped by today and thank you if you have been following along with us this week. I know its been a while since I last had a release and I apologise for that. I design all the products myself and inspiration went a little wayward for a spell, but I had these stencil designs up my sleeve, so thought I would release these until the next stamps come out.

Let's have a look at all 4 stencils...






First up we have the Stencil - MOD Background Builder. Not only is this stencil a fun design to add to our  growing Mid Century Modern Collection, it is also the first in a fun concept addition I am delighted to launch here at Uniko. 

The idea is that the pattern can be a fabulous focal point, but it is also designed so it can be easily moved and positioned to create an all over pattern. If you missed it being introduced, be sure to catch up HERE.

Next we have another addition to the Flower Power Collection, Flower Power #6...




The idea behind these stencils are for them to be a larger version of the stamp version of the flower. But I also want them to be versatile and fun. I think I have achieved this with this fun stencil. Be sure to catch up HERE on the introduction if you missed it.


Lastly, but by no means least, as I do love snowflakes after all! We have Large Snowflake #1 and Large Snowflake #2.






I think these large snowflakes will add fun and versatility to your winter collection. Both stencils come with the mask to add more options to creativity and they both coordinate lovely with previously released Uniko snowflake products. You can catch up HERE on the introduction if you missed it.

Now that the formal introductions have been made, let's get to the best bit, more wonderful creations from myself and the team. 

Be sure to leave a comment on their blogs or social media posts. I will be randomly selecting one lucky winner to receive all of the stencils being released today. You have until Midnight Wednesday 9th November to leave comments and I will announce the winner Thursday 10th November 2022. 























 


It's lovely to see the inspiration from the Brand Ambassadors, I think it really shows a different perspective on how these stencils can be used. I for one hadn't thought about making Christmas cards using the MOD Background Builder and so many fun snowflake ideas too.

I hope you have enjoyed these past few days as much as I have. Thank you for all the support and comments here and across social media, they are all valued and appreciated.

Don't forget the giveaway ;) 

Crafty Hugs 

Wednesday, 2 November 2022

Introducing... Stencil Large Snowflake 1 and Large Snowflake 2

Happy Hump Day! 

We are back today to hopefully get you over the hump with some awesome inspiration as we introduce two fun and festive Stencils - Large Snowflake 1 and Large Snowflake 2.

I couldn't decide which stencil to release, so that's why we have two! I don't think we can have too many snowflakes.







Not much to say about these snowflakes. You might recognise the designs as they are both snowflakes that have featured in previously release Uniko products, stamps and stencils, so lots of mix and matching opportunities. Both of these snowflake stencils come with the mask too, so even more techniques and fun to be had too.

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


























SNOW much fun! 

Sorry, I couldn't resist that pun! So which is your favourite? I can't decide TBH as I just love snowflakes. So that's it just 4 stencils added to the Uniko line up. They will be available to purchase tomorrow HERE on the website at 9am GMT. 

If you need some more inspiration to help make up your mind, be sure to come back here tomorrow for our usual blog hop & giveaway.

See you tomorrow.
Crafty Hugs 

Tuesday, 1 November 2022

Introducing... Stencil Flower Power #6

Happy Tuesday!

Welcome Back to Day 2 of the introductions. If you've missed anything or you are wondering what is going, please check out this post HERE. Also, we had a fun stencil introduction yesterday HERE. 

Today I am delighted to formally introduce you to the next flower in the Flower Power series of stencils, Flower Power #6.





The idea of these Flower Power Stencils are to have a larger version of the flower to create more creative opportunities pairing them with the original stamps, using them on their own or pairing them with other products. 

I absolutely love what the Brand Ambassadors have created, be sure to hop along and see.
























What a fun hop and I sure got some more ideas I would like to try. What about you, do you love the new sizing of this Flower Power rose?

I do hope you will pop back tomorrow for the last two stencil introductions. They will all be available to purchase 9am GMT Thursday 3rd November 2022.

Until tomorrow, Crafty Hugs 

Monday, 31 October 2022

Introducing... Stencil MOD Background Builder

Hello, Happy Monday & No Tricks, Just Treats, I Promise! 

Welcome to the first of the introductions for this mini stencil release. I am super excited about this first stencil for a few reasons. Firstly the design, it is a fun modern design that when I designed it, I had our Mid Century Modern Collection in mind. But as you will see from the Brand Ambassadors inspiration, it pairs with so many products wonderfully.






The second thing that makes me excited about this stencil is the concept of how to use the stencil. I have designed it in a way that there is an instant focal point, but you can also move the stencil to repeat the pattern and fill a larger area. I also added some smaller accents.

So without further ado, let's have a look at this stencil in action. 






















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So what do you think? Do you love it as much as I do? This stencil along with the others we will be introducing over the next few days will be available on the website 9am GMT Thursday 3rd November.

As it's Halloween, I am giving one lucky comment left across social media a chance to win their choice of stencil from the website. You have until midnight Thursday 10th November 2022 to comment.

Crafty Hugs