Monday, 10 August 2026

Merry Christmas!

Hi everyone it’s Natalie here I just had to make another card using the mid century modern wreath builder set. If you saw my post from last month you might remember I went for a hot pink modern take, where this time I wanted a more traditional feel. So a snowy wreath hanging on the door in traditional colours it was. 

I started out by cutting out my base for which I used red paper and drew out some rectangles that would be the panels in the door. I used a combination of red COPIC markers to colour in the panels just enough that it feels like a door. 

I then went in with some white splatters using acrylic paint to create my snowy effect and set it aside to dry, before adding a gold heat embossed Merry Christmas sentiment. 

For the wreath I just stamped it out on COPIC paper and coloured it in using a range of greens starting from the darkest on the inside and gradually getting lighter. I fussy cut it out and added it to the door using foam tape. Then coloured up my berries and now using copics again and using foam tape to stick them down. Then popped it onto my white card base using foam tape. I love how different this one turned out compared to my modern one. Which ones your favourite? 


Saturday, 8 August 2026

Christmas *almost* in July 2026 Reveal, Release, Brand Ambassador Hop & Giveaway

Happy Weekend.

It's here, the Christmas *almost* in July 2026 Release is finally available HERE on the website. Be sure to run, don't walk! However, saying that, if you need a little more inspiration carry on reading and hop along with us.

First, a little formal introduction.




Rustic Snowflake £7.00
Copyright Uniko Ltd 2012 - To Date

Ink & Flip Stencils are just special to me, I am proud of their uniqueness and I am delighted to finally bring the missing piece to the original Ink & Flip Christmas Star, with Ink & Flip Christmas Star, Star.



Stencil - Ink & Flip Christmas Star, Star £5
Copyright Uniko Ltd 2012 - To Date

Next is a beautiful five layer stencil called Layering Modern Poinsettias which was inspired by the previously released Season Of Beauty clear stamp set.



Stencil - Layering Modern Poinsettias £14.50
Copyright Uniko Ltd 2012 - To Date

And lastly, but by no means least a new background building stamp set called Background Builders Winter Garlands.



Background Builders Winter Garlands £12
Copyright Uniko Ltd 2012 - To Date

And that wraps up this little Christmas *almost* in July 2026 Release. I hope you love the products as much as I do. But, as always the Brand Ambassadors are here to tempt and inspire you a little bit more.

Be sure to comment along the way for your chance to win a £20 eGift Certificate to spend in store. Winner will be announced Wednesday 26th August 2026.I will also announce the winners of the Christmas in July giveaways. Thank you for your patience.





Denise








What a wonderful, inspiring collection of cards. I am truly inspired and I can't wait to share more using these new additions over the coming days and weeks.


Thank you for joining us, for your continued support and custom.

Crafty Hugs



Friday, 7 August 2026

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






Denise











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


Thursday, 6 August 2026

Introducing... Stencil - Layering Modern Poinsettia

Happy Thursday

Welcome to the third day of the Christmas *almost* in July Release product introductions. If you've been here for some time now, you'll know that I have become partial to a layering stencil or two! So I couldn't resist adapting the Season Of Beauty stamp set to become a fun layering stencil. 

If you subscribe or buy Simply Cards & Paper Crafts magazine, you might have see a recent feature in there using this stencil ðŸ˜‰

Introducing... Stencil - Layering Modern Poinsettia





Denise










I hope you love this layering stencil as much as I do!  

Thank you for joining us today and I hope you come back tomorrow for the last product introduction. All the products being introduced will be available at 9am BST Saturday 8th August 2026.

Crafty Hugs


Wednesday, 5 August 2026

Introducing... Rustic Snowflake

Happy Wednesday.

Welcome to the second day of the Christmas *almost* in July Release product introductions. Today I am delighted to be expanding the Rustic series of stamps. So far we have Rustic Christmas and Rustic Wreath. And now I am adding a snowflake.

Introducing... Rustic Snowflake.





Denise











I hope you're excited for this addition to the Rustic series as much as I am. 

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 BST Saturday 8th August 2026.

Crafty Hugs




Tuesday, 4 August 2026

Introducing... Ink & Flip Christmas Star, Star

Happy Tuesday.

Welcome to the first day of the Christmas *almost* in July Release product introductions. Today I am delighted to be finally bringing the missing layer to the OG Stencil - Ink & Flip Christmas Star. 

Introducing... Ink & Flip Christmas Star, Star. Let's have a look at this stencil in action...





Denise











I hope you're excited for this addition to the Ink & Flip Stencil series as much as I am and you agree this completes the Ink & Flip Star combo perfectly. 

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 BST Saturday 8th August 2026.

Crafty Hugs







Monday, 3 August 2026

Christmas *almost* in July Sneak Peeks!

Happy Monday!

Here at Uniko we are kicking off a new week and due to life delaying things, starting August with a new release.

So let's get to the sneak peeks 😃





First up an Ink & Flip Stencil addition, the STAR of the show we have all been waiting for! This one is a fun one for sure.

Next I have a new fun addition to the Rustic Christmas series...





I think this one completes the collection perfectly making for a wonderful festive trio. It's also been a hit at my last couple of Stamping Retreats.






It's probably no surprise that I'm quite partial to a layering stencil these days. So I couldn't resist bringing a fun new twist to the Season Of Beauty floral in stencil form. I think you'll love this one not just for your Christmas card making, nut all year round.

And lastly, but by no means least a new fun Background Builder...





Again, this does have a definite nod to the festive season, but I also can see it being used all year round. 

That wraps up the peeks and although it's small, all the products pack a festive punch and are so versatile. I do hope you will find time to join myself and the Uniko Brand Ambassadors from tomorrow as we start the introductions.

All these products will be available at 9am BST Saturday 8th August 2026.

Crafty Hugs