Uniko's Top 25 Products of 2025 - Number 1

Happy New Years Eve  🎉

Today I am here to tell you what the TOP number one product of 2025 is and of course it is another favourite of mine and I have used it a lot since it was released back in July this year.

*Drumroll* 

The Top number one product is the Stencil - Layering Bauhaus Christmas Blocks 

I have had so much fun with this stencil since it was released and here are a few of my favourite cards made with it.

As you can see this stencil, like its original counter part, Layering Bauhaus Blocks has so many creative possibilities and they also pair wonderfully together for even more options.

Thank you to everyone who has purchased this stencil and making it a TOP success this year. And those who have shared and tagged me in their creations using it, I really do love seeing how everyone uses the products I design.

This stencil is amazingly still in stock and there is a few more hours left of this amazing SALE!! 

I hope you have enjoyed this little feature as much as I have sharing it. I look forward to sharing more creativity and new products in 2026.

Have a happy and safe New Years Eve.

Crafty Hugs

Brand Ambassador Inspiration - Christmas Blossom

Good morning, 

Steph here today looking at how to use non Christmas stencils to create Christmas cards. 

As with our revisit of the 2025 Uniko release products earlier this month, I have focussed my Brand Ambassador inspiration on Christmas and a 2025 release product, namely Uniko Layering Spring Blossom stencil.

I have used one inking of the Spring Blossom stencil to create all three cards and added elements to the last card using Uniko Layering Bauhaus Christmas Blocks stencil. 

Once I had inked the panel in Christmas colours, I placed a stitched die so that half of it contained the florals and half did not. I then stamped the 'Peace, Love &' part of the sentiment onto the blank half. On another piece of card I stamped 'joy' from the Uniko Big & Bold Joy stamp set, fussy cut, adhered to vellum and fussy cut leaving a border. 

From the remaining inked panel I die cut a circle and mat it to a larger die cut circle of dark green card. I stamped the sentiment from the Uniko Simply Said Blocks Christmas stamp set and adhered this using foam pads.

This left me with just a small amount of the inked panel remaining so I die cut an oval and used the Uniko Mid Century Modern Baubles stamp set to add a bauble hanger. I inked up two circles using elements from the Uniko Bauhaus Christmas Blocks stencil and added bauble hangers. I threaded all three 'baubles' with twine and adhered to a rectangle of card which I then adhered to the card blank using foam pads. Finally I added a sentiment from the Uniko Simply Said Blocks Christmas stamp set.

Hopefully I've given you some inspiration today and shown you how you can create Christmas cards without necessarily using Christmas stencils or stamps. 

Much love

Steph x

Seasonal Stencil Sunday

 

Happy Sunday.

Today I have another Seasonal Stencil Sunday card and YouTube Video to share with you. In my last video using this stencil Layering Bauhaus Christmas Blocks, HERE, I talked about some other ideas and this was one of them.

This time I wanted to use some of the images on single inchies. I used a Stampin' Up! Stitched Shapes Die, the set comes with squares, circles and ovals I believe. And I have had them for years. 

The smallest square die is just the right size, though the border adds a little technical difficulties that slowed down the process a little during the video! 

It turned out pretty good in the end and I finished with a sentiment from Christmas Sentiments and a few enamel dots as well. 

I've another fun idea up my sleeve using this stencil and or the original Layering Bauhaus Blocks, but I'm saving to share that one when I am back from my vacation.

Just a little reminder...

Not long now till I am back! 

Crafty Hugs

Stencil Sunday - Patchwork Bauhaus Christmas Blocks

Happy Sunday. 

Today I have a fun card to share with you that I also created in a video and shared over on the Uniko YouTube Channel today HERE.

Recently I have seen quite a few patchwork style designs while browsing Pinterest and I had a fun idea to create a card in this style and use the new Stencil - Layering Bauhaus Christmas Blocks in the design. 

Here's how the finished card turned out. 

Fun, isn't it? 

I had no idea how this card would turn out, but I just went for it and I think there is so many ways you could develop this card design. For example you could add the images from the stencil to inch squares cut out and added with dimension or add tone on tone patterns to the coloured squares incorporating the original Stencil - Layering Bauhaus Blocks. 

Just a little heads up in case you've not seen the Uniko newsletter, social media or don't watch the video straight away...

Check back tomorrow for more inspiration and some Bank Holiday Bargains over on the website!

Crafty Hugs

Christmas In July 2025 - Reveal, Release, Brand Ambassador Blog Hop AND Giveaway 🎉

Happy Thursday & Happy NEW Release Day 🎉

All the products myself and the Uniko Brand Ambassadors have been introducing this week are now available to purchase HERE on the website.

However, if you need some more inspiration persuasion get comfy and keep on reading. Before we get to the amazing blog hop, let me formally introduce these beauties.

First up is the much anticipated, long awaited Stencil - Layering Bauhaus Christmas Blocks. If you loved the original Stencil - Layering Bauhaus Blocks, I think you will love this one just as much. I've designed these stencils to work on their own, but of course they will work together for more creative possibilities.

Stencil - Layering Bauhaus Christmas Blocks £10.75

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Next are two additions to the Ink & Flip Stencil Collection. I couldn't decide between Christmas Trees and Snowflakes, so I decided to do both! 

Ink & Flip Christmas Tree Pattern Stencil £4.50

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Ink & Flip Snowflake Pattern Stencil £4.50

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Next we have two additions to the Background Blocks Collection. I love these instant blocks of pattern and fun. 

Background Blocks Merry Christmas Scramble £6.50

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Background Blocks My Favourite Colour £6.50

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And lastly, but by no means least we have the final addition to the Flower Power Collection, Flower Power 12 a fun and festive little stamp set.

Flower Power #12 £6.50

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Now that I have formally introduced the new products and before you run to the website, how about some more inspiration from myself and The Brand Ambassadors. 

Be sure to comment along the hop for your chance to win a £25 eGift Certificate to spend in store, you have until Sunday 3rd August to get your comments in before all the Christmas in July 2025 winners are announced on or around the 6th August 2025.

Happy Hopping!

Anita

Bev

Izzy

Julie

Steph

Vinita 

Wowsers! 

What an inspirational and festive way to end Christmas in July. I hope you have enjoyed all the inspiration this month as much as we have sharing it with you.

Thank you for joining us and for all the love and comments.

Happy Shopping & Crafty Hugs