Be More Dolly 💖

Hello.

I'm back in the studio after a few days away in South Wales with my family. It's been 27 years since I last stepped onto Caswell Bay Beach and this time I got to share it with them and relive some treasured memories of my childhood summers.

Sunshine, sea, sand and family time was definitely what my soul needed and I feel like I have come back recharged and refreshed. 

The card I am sharing today isn't the one I had planned, but with the news of Dolly Parton's death yesterday made me sad, but also inspired to share my little tribute to honour such a wonderful person. 

I love this quote...

"You can't just sit around and think of all the things you want to do. You've got to think of what you want to do, and then you've got to get out and make that happen." 

Dolly Parton

This is for you, Dolly.

I admit that I wasn't the biggest fan of Dolly's I didn't listen to her music a huge amount or follow her full career. But growing up in the 80's and 90's you couldn't not know about Dolly. Maybe subconsciously Dolly's approach to life has rubbed off on me and inspired me more than I realise, who knows.

But her death has reminded me to continue being unapologetically me and why I started Uniko. To share my love of pattern, design and love of paper crafts. To be unique and not follow or keep up with what everyone else is doing. 

So I start down and made a card to honour her. I chose the Stencil - Ink & Flip Christmas Star, Star and inked it in Sweet Pea and Berry Kiss. I then went back and inked over the Sweet Pea sections with VersaFine and heat embossed with clear sparkle EP.

I then added a trio of the small English Country Garden Butterflies, which I fussy cut and coloured with pink markers. My sentiment is from Just Because. 

That's all I have to share today, but before I go I do have some Christmas in July and Christmas *almost* in July Release winners to announce.

8th July Rustic Wreath - Glennis F

15th July Stencil Ink & Flip Christmas Star and Christmas Star,  Star - Kath B

22nd July Background Blocks Christmas Scramble - Lynne

Christmas *almost* in July Release £20 eGift - Greta

Thank you to you all for the lovely comments, continued support and custom. I appreciate you all.

Crafty Hugs

Brand Ambassador Inspiration - Organic Blooms Bonjour

 Bonjour !

Izzy here. The following card was inspired by a dish that I saw during my holidays. 

The pattern immediately reminded me of the Layering Organic Blooms stencil and here is my card.

First, I inked the different layers of the stencil with Catherine Pooler's inks on a piece of white card stock.

Then on a double white card I stamped the sentiment with the letters of the Alphabet Outlined set.

To finish my card, I cut a part of the stencilled image and I flat adhered the two remaining parts so that we can read the sentiment.

That's all from me today. And you, where do you find your inspiration ? 

Have a lovely day and thank you for stopping by.

Brand Ambassador Inspiration - Christmas Star, Star stencil

 Good Morning everyone and happy Saturday.  

It's Denise here and I'm popping in to share a card I made with the recently released Ink & Flip: Christmas Star, Star stencil.  However this time I wanted to show you that this stencil is definitely not just for Christmas.  

I made a tri-fold card using a grey, black and white colour scheme and paired it with lots of Uniko sentiment stamps.  

I inked up the stencil using a light grey ink and dark grey ink on 3 white rectangles before die cutting them using an arch die.  I matted the arches onto slightly larger black mat layers and added them to my card base.  I stamped the sentiments using black ink and finished off with some silver stars and crystals to bling it up a little.  A fairly simple card but I think it really showcases how versatile this stencil is.  

I hope you have a wonderful weekend and enjoy some crafty time!

Love and hugs, 

Products used:

Ink & Flip: Christmas Star, Star stencil 

For the front panel I used - 'everyday sentiments', 'everyday family' and 'everyday love' clear stamps

For the middle panel I used - 'reach for the stars' clear stamp (retired)

For the third panel I used - 'wonderful day' clear stamp (retired)

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

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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

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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

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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