Festive Floral Friday & NEWS

Happy FriYAY! 

I've finally found a few minutes to sit down and write a quick blog post and share a card I made during a YouTube video during release week HERE. I decided on a sentiment to finish off this fun design.

I saw this fun layout/technique on Pinterest, a card by Hannelie and I've used it a few times and thought it would look fun with this stencil and I do love how it turned out.

I can't believe how quickly the summer is passing by, less than two weeks and The Beans will be heading off to their first day at secondary school! 

We're making the most of these last few days and are heading off for a little family vacation. The website will remain open to place orders, but please be aware any orders placed will not be posted until Wednesday 26th August.

Thank you for your understanding and continued custom and support.

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!

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? 

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

www.uniko.co.uk

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

www.uniko.co.uk

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

www.uniko.co.uk

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

www.uniko.co.uk

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.

Bev

Denise

Julie

Natalie

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

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

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 😉

Introducing... Stencil - Layering Modern Poinsettia

Bev

Denise

Julie

Natalie

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

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.

Bev

Denise

Julie

Natalie

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