Brand Ambassador Inspiration: Christmas in July!

Hello friends and welcome to my first post celebrating Christmas In July with Uniko! Today I'm sharing a clean and simple layout using the gorgeous Rustic Wreath stamp set.

I cut a white panel 3 3/4" x 5" and stamped the wreath twice using two different shades of green ink.  I used some of the smaller images in the set to fill in my wreath (berries, acorn and leaves) using red, brown and a Christmas pine ink.  I stamped the sentiment below the wreath using black ink and finished off with some gold pearls.  A really quick card suitable for mass producing but it looks so elegant.  

Bev along with my fellow Brand Ambassadors will be sharing Christmas in July inspiration all throughout the month and there will be a giveaway PLUS a new release - how exciting!  

Thanks for stopping by today and don't forget to check back for more inspiration.  

Love and 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

Festive Floral Friday

Happy FriYAY! 

Today I have a festive floral card to share with you. This card was inspired by a card I saw on Pinterest HERE and I put my own spin on it.

I decided to dust off and give some fresh inky love to Flower Power #12. I started by drawing a light pencil line down the centre of my 10.5 x 10.5cm card panel and then stamped the outline flower in Cranberry ink. I then stamped the centre flower in Poppy ink and the trio of dots into the centre of the card. 

I've had this little bow die on my die magnetic catcher for a while waiting for the perfect project to be used on. I think the die was a Neat & Tangled one from years ago...? 

I die cut the bow elements from a piece of scrap card as close a match to Cranberry ink and adhered it to my card. I added a little white heart embellishment and my sentiment from Simply Said Blocks Christmas. 

I can't wait to share a new version of this card at the end of the month with a new product. Anyway, that's all I have to share today. 

Crafty Hugs

Happy Christmas in July!

Hello & Happy July.

I'm sorry, not sorry! It's that time of year again for Christmas in July. This month there will be lots of festive inspiration, a few giveaways through the month and a NEW release.

Today I am kicking things off with a quick clean & simple idea to get more use out of your alphabet stamps, I used Alphabet Solid.

I started with a Poppy card panel measuring 9.5 x 13cm and I stamped the word CHRISTMAS in Cranberry ink on the left side. To be able to space evenly I started with the IST in the middle.

I then stamped and heat embossed the merry from Festive Sentiments in white embossing powder to compliment the solidness of the Christmas.

To finish the card I adhered the panel to a white card base. This card is perfect for easy mailing, always a bonus at Christmas.

Thanks for stopping by today & Crafty Hugs

June 2026 Reveal, Release, Brand Ambassador Hop & Giveaway

Happy Weekend.

It's here, the June 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.

The first product on the list is another fun, useful and versatile addition to the Background Blocks collection and specifically the Scramble series. Background Blocks Thank You Scramble is sure to be a wonderful addition to your Uniko stash and I can't wait to see how you use it!

Background Blocks Thank You Scramble £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 add these next two stencils to the collection. 

First up is Ink & Flip Triangulate. This fun, bold geometric pattern creates energetic visuals with a Mid Century Modern flair. It has so many creative possibilities.

Stencil - Ink & Flip Triangulate £5

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The second Ink & Flip is a fresh throwback to a now retired stamp set, Background Builders Chevrons. This stencil duo creates wonderful patterns and is perfect for masculine cards and projects.

Stencil - Ink & Flip Chevron Duo £5

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And lastly, but by no means least a new layering stencil. Layering Modern Blooms is a playful all over scatter floral that has a retro, Mid Century Modern feel. This stencil contains 4 layers.

Stencil - Layering Modern Blooms £13.75

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And that wraps up this little June 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 Monday 6th Juky 2026.

Bev

Denise

Izzy

Julie

Natalie

Vinita

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 - Stencil Ink & Flip Chevron Duo

Hello & Happy Friday.

Welcome to Day 4 and the final day of the Uniko June 2026 Release product introductions. Today myself and the Uniko Brand Ambassadors are introducing another addition to the unique and exclusive Ink & Flip Stencil collection.

Introducing... Ink & Flip Chevron Duo

Let's have a look at this stencil in action.

Bev

Denise

Izzy

Julie

Natalie

Vinita

A little Flashback Friday for you, hands up who remembers Background Builders Chevrons? 

Well, back in June 2013 the above was released, it was a fun building set, perfect for masculine cards like lots of the Uniko background builders. Anyway, it went into retirement and I was debating whether to bring it back and that's when this stencil idea came to me. 

And I am so glad I chose this option, I think it has so much more creative options and just look at the fun the Brand Ambassadors have had!   

That's all the product introductions, which means tomorrow is release day 🙌 All of the products will be available at 9am BST on the website and we will be back with a release day inspirational hop. 

Crafty Hugs

Introducing... Stencil - Layering Modern Blooms

Hello & Happy Thursday.

Welcome to Day 3 of the Uniko June 2026 Release product introductions. Today myself and the Uniko Brand Ambassadors are introducing a new floral layering stencil.

Introducing... Stencil - Layering Modern Blooms.

Let's have a look at this stencil in action.

Bev

Denise

Izzy

Julie

Natalie

Vinita

So many ways you can use this pretty modern floral stencil, I hope you've enjoyed seeing this stencil in action as much as I have. 

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 27th June.

Crafty Hugs