Sunday 31 July 2022

Stencil Sunday - BIG & BOLD and Soft & Pretty!

 Happy Sunday!

It's been a while since I did a Stencil Sunday feature, so I thought I'd share a couple more cards I made using the 2 new stencils released on Friday. If you missed the release day fun, you can catch up HERE.


For my first card today I have used Tropical Leaf #2 and Squared. I've been wanting to try this technique for a while using two stencils and took it a little further by creating kind of spotlight effect.



First I used Crushed Olive Distress Oxide ink through the monstera leaf. I then positioned the squared stencil and inked through with Forest Moss Distress Oxide ink. 



I love a bit of fussy cutting, so trimmed out my leaf. I then decided to use the squared stencil on my base card. So I positioned where I wanted the leaf to go and placed the squared stencil over the top to line up the squares. I taped down one edge and removed the leaf to stencil the background using the same Forest Moss ink.

It was then easy to line up and adhere the leaf using foam adhesive. I thought the Wish Big sentiment from Simply Said Blocks III was quite apt to pair with this grand monstera leaf! 


For my second card today I have gone soft and pretty pastels using Scattered Polka Hearts to create a congratulations card.



I love the small detail blending brushes you can get, they make for easy ink application when you want to create a rainbow effect with small stencils. I used a variety of Altenew light shades of ink to randomly colour the heart background.



I then stamped, fussy cut and adhered the floral heart from Always & Forever to the panel using foam adhesive. The sentiment is from Everyday Sentiments and I stamped it in a medium grey so it stood out, but wasn't quite as harsh as black.

That's all from me today. Though with all the rainy weather we have had this weekend, I have made quite a few cards I will be sharing over the coming days! 

Crafty Hugs


Friday 29 July 2022

July 2022 Reveal, Release & Brand Ambassador Blog Hop!

 Hello, Happy Friday and Happy Release Day! 

I do hope you have enjoyed the fun this week as myself and the Brand Ambassadors have shared inspiration using the new products in this mini release. The day is here and we can now officially introduce you to the 4 new products lining the shelves here at Uniko HQ and they are all available to purchase HERE.

Before we get to more wonderful inspiration from the Brand Ambassadors, let me introduce you to the newness. 

First up the next addition to the Background Blocks series. I have no doubt that this is going to be a fun addition to your stamping stash! 




Background Blocks Rays £6
Copyright Uniko Ltd 2012 - To Date


Then we have Paw Print Hearts, a beautiful, yet modern pet sympathy clear stamp set. Though the images can be used for more than just sympathy cards when it comes to loving our furry friends.




Paw Print Hearts £6
Copyright Uniko Ltd 2012 - To Date


Next we have the newest Uniko Stencils. Scattered Polka Hearts a fun staple for so many occasions we love to make cards for.




Stencil - Scattered Polka Hearts £4
Copyright Uniko Ltd 2012 - To Date


And lastly, but by no means least another big statement tropical leaf, the monstera leaf. This leaf creates a bold impact statement on its own, but also breathes new life into so many previously released Uniko products. I can't wait to see the combinations you come up with.




Stencil - Tropical Leaf #2 £4
Copyright Uniko Ltd 2012 - To Date

Now I am done with the formal introductions, we can get to the fun part and more stunning inspiration from the Brand Ambassadors. 




WOW! I am blown away by all the creativity and wonderful pairings of Uniko products new & old. I'm sure you have enjoyed seeing it all as much as I have.

I hope you had chance to leave comments along the way, I will be randomly selecting one lucky from all that are left during the week to win a £20 eGift Certificate to use in the Uniko store. I will announce the winner here on the blog Friday 5th August.

Thank you for all the support and for joining in on the fun this week.

Crafty Hugs


Thursday 28 July 2022

Introducing... Paw Print Hearts and Stencil - Scattered Polka Hearts

 Hello & Happy Thursday! 

Welcome to the final day of product introductions for our mini July 2022 Release. Today we have paired two products ton introduce together, Paw Print Hearts and Stencil - Scattered Polka Hearts.

Paw Print Hearts is a pet sympathy focused clear stamp set, but the images in the set are versatile to work for a variety of occasions and pair lovely with other previously released Uniko clear stamps too. 

Stencil - Scattered Polka Hearts is what it says, beautifully sized polka hearts in a random pattern. Perfect to pair with Paw Prints Hearts along with weddings, anniversaries, Valentine's Day and more occasions!

Now let's get to the fun part, the inspiration...


 Anita


Bev


Hannelie


Izzy


Jane


Julie


Steph


Wiebke



Beautiful inspiration for such a heart breaking occasion, I am sure you would agree. I hope you had chance to leave comments along the way, I will be randomly selecting one lucky from all that are left during the week to win a £20 eGift Certificate to use in the Uniko store. 

All of the products that have been introduced this week will be available at 9am BST tomorrow, Friday 29th July 2022 over HERE on the website.

That's all for today, be sure to stop by again tomorrow for our traditional Reveal, Release & Brand Ambassador Blog Hop. You will get another chance to comment along the hop to be entered in to win the £20 eGift Certificate.


Crafty Hugs


Tuesday 26 July 2022

Introducing... Stencil Tropical Leaf #2

Hello & Happy Wonderful Wednesday! 

There is no hump day here at Uniko, as today we are back with another fun product introduction for our mini July 2022 Release. 

Today we are welcoming a new stencil design, Tropical Leaf #2, the Monstera. You might have gathered from previously released stencil designs, including Tropical Leaf #1, how I love to supersize the image. I just couldn't resist supersizing the Monstera from Paradise Leaves! 

My mum had very green hands, and had wonderful indoor and outdoor plants. Maybe as she studied botany? But what I do remember is the large Monstera we had in the front room, it was stunning, so the memory of this was part of the inspiration for this stencil.

Let's get to the creativity and inspiration from the Brand Ambassadors, I know that's what we are here for and I know you won't be disappointed! 


 Anita


Bev


Hannelie

Izzy




Julie

Steph

Wiebke



WOW! That was creative and inspirational. I am sure you agree. I hope you had chance to leave comments along the way, I will be randomly selecting one lucky from all that are left during the week to win a £20 eGift Certificate to use in the Uniko store.

All of the products being introduced this week will be available at 9am BST Friday 29th July 2022 over HERE on the website.

That's all for today, be sure to stop by again tomorrow for more! 

Crafty Hugs



Introducing... Background Blocks Rays

Hello & Happy Tuesday!

I am delighted you stopped by today as it is the day we begin the first product introduction for the mini July 2022 Release. 

The product today is Background Blocks Rays. I am always excited to add to the Background Blocks series, I think these happy blocks of patterns are so versatile and are sized just right to be an instant focal point on a card design.

It's no surprise that the Brand Ambassadors have got their creative juices flowing and have an amazing inspiration to share with you using this latest addition. The colours and pairings with other Uniko products is fabulous, just hop along and see... 


 Anita


Bev




Hannelie


Izzy


Jane


Julie


Steph


Wiebke



WOW! That was creative and inspirational. I am sure you agree. I hope you had chance to leave comments along the way, I will be randomly selecting one lucky from all that are left during the week to win a £20 eGift Certificate to use in the Uniko store.

All of the products being introduced this week will be available at 9am BST Friday 29th July 2022 over HERE on the website.

That's all for today, be sure to stop by again tomorrow for more! 

Crafty Hugs


Monday 25 July 2022

July 2022 Release Sneak Peeks!

Happy Monday!

Today I get to share 4 sneak peeks of 4 new products that we will be introducing this week and that will be available for purchase on Friday 29th July at 9am BST. 





I think this first set is going to be an essential addition to any card makers supplies. Although the sentiments are theme specific, the images contained will be versatile.




Next we have another fun addition to the Background Block series and one that will pair lovely with products from the June 2022 Release!




These last 2 peeks are new stencil additions. The first is a wonderful addition to the tropical and paradise collection of Uniko products. The last will be useful all year round for weddings, anniversaries and of course Valentine's Day, to mention just a few.




Just a mini release this month with products that in my opinion, 'couldn't wait', haha! I hope you enjoy the next few days with myself and the Brand Ambassadors as we introduce each of them.


Crafty Hugs