Brand Ambassador Inspiration - Mid Century Modern Birthday

 Good morning all, 

Steph here today wishing Uniko a Happy 14th Birthday and taking us on an MCM journey using Uniko Mid Century Modern Birthday stamp set. 

I stamped a series of boxes across the bottom of the card and added the outline, ribbon and bow details using darker shades of ink. Following this I added the stamped sentiment.

For my second card I wanted to use more of the smaller stamps in the set and instead of using the stamps as presents I created a pattern for either end of the card. I stamped the sentiment in the middle and them in filled with a few more of the smaller stamps.

And finally, although this is a birthday post, I couldn't resist creating a Christmas card as the idea had brewed in my head as I was creating the two previous cards! My Christmas present 'tree' is topped of with a lovely bow and the sentiment is from the Uniko Simply Said Blocks Christmas stamp set (but now I think about it, it could also be a birthday card for a Dec birthday!). 

I hope you are enjoying the Uniko birthday celebrations this month and have had time to join in the fun Linky Party here. 

Keep an eye out for a new release later in the month too.

Much love

Steph x

FABULOUS Friday Grand Prize Giveaway!

 

Happy FriYAY! 

Welcome back to more of Uniko's 14th Birthday Celebrations. 

Today I am back with one of the posts you've all been waiting for. The one where you can be in the chance of winning a HUGE prize package...

Who wouldn't LOVE to win this?? 

This is a BIG deal for myself & Uniko to offer another prize package like this to another one lucky winner, the last few years haven't been easy, BUT without YOU I wouldn't be celebrating 14 years of being in business. 

So THANK YOU!

Thank you for supporting me, for supporting Uniko, for cheering me on, for purchasing the products I design, for sharing your purchases, wins & makes on social media and for simply being wonderful loyal customers.

Anyway, to be in the chance of winning this HUGE prize, simply add your name to the linky below. The link up will close at 23:59 Saturday 28th February 2026.  

The winner will be announced on Wednesday 11th March 2026 along with all the other 14th Birthday Celebration Winners 🎉

Crafty Hugs

Rules etc...

* One entry per person 

* You don't have to link just from a blog, you can use any of your social media http links. 

* If you don't have a social media or place to link, you are more than welcome to link to your favourite Uniko product on the website ;) Please make sure you use your NAME and EMAIL address so I can contact you if you win! 

* This giveaway/prize package is sponsored purely by myself/Uniko and it is open internationally.

* I'd LOVE you to share this amazing prize far & wide!

Good Luck!

Celebrating 13 Years - Introducing Stencil - Layering Organic Blooms and Organic Bloom Clear Stamps

Hello & Happy Wednesday! 

Welcome to day 4 of the Uniko 13th Birthday February Release introductions. Today myself and the Uniko Brand Ambassadors are Introducing Stencil - Layering Organic Blooms and Organic Bloom Clear Stamps. 

I've fallen in love with designing layering stencils!! 

This time I couldn't resist adding an option of using a coordinating clear stamp set. Both products can be used on their own or paired together for even more options. 

Along with the designs being drawn in my organic style seen in clear stamps such as Originally Organic and Originally Organic Additions. The products have an element taken from the Papercraft Society Box I designed for CraftStash. Plus they have a lovely Scandinavian look to them.

Let's have a look...

Anita

Bev

Izzy

Julie

Steph

Vinita

Be still my Scandinavian loving heart! Such pretty inspiration evoking beautiful spring and summer vibes. 

Until tomorrow, Crafty Hugs

Celebrating 13 Years - Introducing Stencil Geometric Happy Birthday

 

Hello & Happy Sunday! 

Welcome to day 1 of the Uniko 13th Birthday February Release introductions. Today myself and the Uniko Brand Ambassadors are kicking things off with a fun new Uniko Stencil - Geometric Happy Birthday. 

Not only is this an awesome stencil and one that is perfectly suited for quick masculine makes, this stencil is also the FREE gift for 13th Birthday February Release orders of £15 or more, while stocks last. After 8th March this stencil will be available for purchase.

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

Anita

Bev

Izzy

Julie

Steph

Vinita

I think you would agree with me in that this is a delightful array of colourful geometric creations. I love the mix of cards from clean & simple to the amazing stencil pairings.

That's all for today, but be sure to stop by tomorrow for more product introductions. 

  

Crafty Hugs

Celebrating 13 Years - Another Grand Prize Giveaway 🎉

Happy Sunday. 

Welcome back to more of Uniko's 13th Birthday Celebrations. 

Today I am back with another post you've all been waiting for. The one where you can be in the chance of winning another HUGE prize package...

Who wouldn't LOVE to win this?? 

This is a BIG deal for myself & Uniko to offer another prize package like this to another one lucky winner, the last few years haven't been easy, BUT without YOU I wouldn't be celebrating 13 years of being in business. 

So THANK YOU!

Thank you for supporting me, for supporting Uniko, for cheering me on, for purchasing the products I design, for sharing your purchases, wins & makes on social media and for simply being wonderful loyal customers.

Anyway, to be in the chance of winning this HUGE prize, simply add your name to the linky below. The link up will close at 23:59 Friday 28th February 2025.  

The winner will be announced on Saturday 8th March 2025, along with all the other 13th Birthday Celebration Winners 🎉

A reminder before I go, this discount will end Sunday, be sure to use it before it expires! 

Crafty Hugs

Rules etc...

* One entry per person 

* You don't have to link just from a blog, you can use any of your social media http links. 

* If you don't have a social media or place to link, you are more than welcome to link to your favourite Uniko product on the website ;) Please make sure you use your name and email address so I can contact you if you win! 

* This giveaway/prize package is sponsored purely by myself/Uniko and it is open internationally.

* I'd LOVE you to share this amazing prize far & wide!

Good Luck!

Birthday Inspiration with Uniko Alumni Brand Ambassador Lindsey Bowe

Hello & Happy Saturday!

It's a super Saturday as I am absolutely to have another Brand Ambassador Alumni joining us today, the lovely Lindsey Bowe.

Lindsey joined the Uniko family in January 2016 having been a valued customer and regular participant in Uniko challenges and events. I was drawn to Lindsey's clean style of card making, but that she could also add a spin of mix media without over powering the design.

I'm delighted Lindsey was able to join us this month to help celebrate our birthday. Let's have a look at the two birthday cards Lindsey has created to inspire us today.

On this first card Lindsey has used the Fabulous sentiment from the now retired, but once much loved All Occasion Sentiments #3. Heat embossed in gold to make it even more fabulous. 

Lindsey has decorated round the sentiment with the balloons from Balloon Bash and accented the sentiment with Birthday Wishes from Birthday Sentiments.

Next up Lindsey inked up Background Builders Seeing Stars and paired them with another older sentiment from Simply Said Birthday.

I think that you will agree with me that these cards are simply awesome and wonderfully inspiring. It's a delight for me to see how the Uniko Alumni are inspired and what products they reach for.

A big thank you to Lindsey for joining us today and taking part in the Uniko 13th Birthday Celebrations. Be sure to leave some comment love here on the Uniko blog and across social media platforms if you use them. I will be randomly selecting comments through the month to win some prizes.

Crafty Hugs

Uniko Birthday Inspiration Through The Years - Part 4

Happy Tuesday 

Welcome to day 11 of the Uniko 13th Birthday Celebrations and part 4 of my Inspiration Through The Years. If you missed part 1,  part 2 and part 3 you can catch up HERE,  HERE and HERE. 

Today I am sharing three cards using a product from 2021 and 2022. I've then made a new card inspired by the original. 

Let's have a look.

First up is this card using Background Blocks Wonky Stripes paired with Background Blocks Solid Wonky Stripes and Background Builders Delightful Diamonds, the later two were released in February 2021.

Here's my new version.

I opted for similar colours, but this time I decided to use some coloured card to stamp the Background Blocks Solid Wonky Stripes onto. Got to love a bit of tone on tone stamping. 

I stamped the diamonds in Peacock, Oceanside and Aqua Sky and fussy cut them out. I then arranged them onto the background and adhered using foam tape. My sentiment choice this time is from Simply Said Blocks III which released in July 2021.

Lastly for today is a card from February 2022 using Framed Balloons.

And here is my remake.

I kept things pretty similar, but changed up my colours and I also added dimension by colouring, fussy cutting and using foam tape to adhere a selection of the balloons. This was instead of raising up the whole frame like last time.

I also switched out my sentiment to one from Everyday Sentiments which was released at the same time as the Framed Balloons. 

Did you know that Uniko has a VIP Group on Facebook for Uniko customers and fans? 

The group is a private and safe space to share your Uniko creations. Today I have launched a monthly challenge over there to inspire your makes and there is a little incentive to join in too. A chance to win £10 to spend in store to one randomly selected entry.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2723159841326437/

Use the link above to find the group and answer the questions, an admin of the group will approve and then you'll able to join in on the fun. I hope to see you there. 

Crafty Hugs

Brighter Days Are Coming & A Little Peek

 

Hello & Happy Sunday! 

I'm a lot later than planned, and not with what I intend to share with you all today. But Boy! All the prep and excitement for yesterdays Uniko 13th Birthday Stamping Retreat took it out of me! 

Here's a little look at the room set up from yesterday. 

As usual I was too distracted and forgot to take any photos during the workshop. But from the feedback, everyone had a lovely and creative time.

Today, I actually had to be a responsible adult and mum, and catch up on some things around the house in preparation for the week ahead. I'm sure I only did a food shop the other day, but these ever growing Beans have eaten us out of house and home.

Anyway, as I didn't quite finish my original cards I thought I would share one that I shared a peek of on social media yesterday and a little peek at another of something coming soon.

The cards in the kit were a mix of the January Release and the upcoming February Release. I chose Flower Power #11 from January going for some cheerful rainbow colours and a little brighter days sentiment. 

This little stamp set is in demand and I can confirm that it'll be back in stock along with the new release at the end of the month.

Talking of restocks, I have a BIG restock of stencils coming this week, including the NEW Layering Picked Posies and Mid Century Modern Circles & Stars from the January Release. Along with others that have been requested. 

I will update the website as soon as I have a definite confirmation and I will share here on the blog and via newsletter, along with another fun offer. 

Talking of offers, this awesome offer ends tonight. Be sure to take advantage before it expires!

Lastly, before I go, a little peek at something coming soon....

Crafty Hugs

Celebrating 13 Years - Grand Prize Giveaway 🎉

 

Welcome back to more of Uniko's 13th Birthday Celebrations. 

Today I am back with the post you've all been waiting for! The one where you can be in the chance of winning a HUGE prize package...

Who wouldn't LOVE to win this?? 

This is a BIG deal for myself & Uniko to offer another prize package like this to another one lucky winner, the last few years haven't been easy, BUT without YOU I wouldn't be celebrating 13 years of being in business. 

So THANK YOU!

Thank you for supporting me, for supporting Uniko, for cheering me on, for purchasing the products I design, for sharing your purchases, wins & makes on social media and for simply being wonderful loyal customers.

Anyway, to be in the chance of winning this HUGE prize, simply add your name to the linky below. The link up will close at 23:59 Friday 28th February 2025.  

The winner will be announced on Saturday 8th March 2025, along with all the other 13th Birthday Celebration Winners 🎉

A reminder before I go, this discount will end Sunday, be sure to use it before it expires! 

Crafty Hugs

Rules etc...

* One entry per person 

* You don't have to link just from a blog, you can use any of your social media http links. 

* If you don't have a social media or place to link, you are more than welcome to link to your favourite Uniko product on the website ;) Please make sure you use your name and email address so I can contact you if you win! 

* This giveaway/prize package is sponsored purely by myself/Uniko and it is open internationally.

* I'd LOVE you to share this amazing prize far & wide!

Good Luck!