Happy Wonderful Wednesday.
Today I decided to dust off Rustic Wreath while I waited for some Uniko clear stamp and stencil restocks to arrive to create another Christmas card to add to the stash to send. This weekend will be a write the Christmas card one and get them out in the mail.
Here's how I used the wreath today...
I started by stamping the wreath. I tried to measure roughly 1.5cm in from the 3 sides it was close to, as I knew I wanted to draw a frame following on and around from stamping the sentiment.
I used the smaller stamps in the set, the pinecone, two little branches and the berries to add details to the wreath and finished with a bow from
Mid Century Modern Baubles.
Just as I finished the restocks arrived!
The restocks include,
Anniversaire Arts Décoratifs,
Stencil - Mid Century Modern,
Background Blocks Pinstripe,
Framed Fairy Lights,
Christmas Wishes,
Christmas Pop,
Simply Said Blocks Christmas,
Ink & Flip Layering Geometric Christmas Tree Stencil &
Christmas Sentiments.
Our Black Friday SALE is still on
HERE...
I've added a few more items to the sale and I have also been through and added a few items to the retiring section on the website. It's always hard for me to make these decisions, but I really need to make some room for the newness coming in 2025!
Be sure to get them while you can
HERE, once they are gone I will not be restocking them.
In other news.
You might have seen some announcements across social media from small business about GSPR which stands for General Product Safety Regulations. I didn't know about this until last week, until a business I follow in Northern Ireland announced they were closing their doors because of this.
Basically from the 13th December 2024 there are regulations coming into force across the EU and Northern Ireland (because it borders the Republic of Ireland) that any manufactured goods have to meet safety guidelines. Which doesn't sound too bad, other than a lot of work to ensure my products have this information on them.
However, the BIGGIE is, companies are required to have a 'responsible person' in the EU to represent their company. This costs a LOT of money and the starting costs are unfortunately out of my budget. Though I am looking into it more to see if there are other options.
Until I find a cost effective option I am unfortunately going to have to stop selling to customers in the EU and Northern Ireland.
**** 5pm GMT Monday 9th December 2024. This will be the final day you will be able to place an order to ensure I can get it mailed out by Royal Mail before 13th December 2024***
PLEASE NOTE. THIS ONLY AFFECTS EU AND NORTHERN IRELAND.
I'm sorry I am ending on a sad note for my lovely friends and customers across Europe and NI. I truly appreciate all your custom and support over the years. I hope you will still follow Uniko as we have lots of fun and giveaways planned for December.
I have been told that these regulations do not affect people sending gifts, which is how I send giveaway items. Unfortunately, I am unable to do this for orders as it is illegal and my accountants would come down on me like a ton of bricks!
That's all from me today.
Crafty Hugs
