Brand Ambassador Inspirations : Summer cards

  Hello everyone!

Happy Wednesday!

Fill up a drink and let toast to the Summertime!

Vinita here, Today's card inspirations are full of summer and sunshine! I made two cards showcasing Monstera Leaves in summery colors and sunny mood. I am showcasing super trendy technique of contemporary art - abstract collages!

First card

The soft pastel hues of the summer sun along with circle is the inspiration of this card. I love how this circle created a landing spot for smaller stamped leaves.

To create this look, I stamped the circle from the Background Builders: Round in circle stamp set using Memento rose bud ink and to achieve the soft color impact, I re-stamped the image using Frost white pigment ink on it. Then I stamped the Paradise leaves in black and soft lemon color. In between the top two leaves I created a summer sun in soft yellow using the little part of the circle image directly.

The sentiment is from the Sunshine & Rainbows stamp set. The completed panel attached to the light cream color panel using double tape.

For this CAS card, I created a simple stroked panel by dragging my Memento dye ink directly in smoky blue from the top to bottom directly 3- 4 times. I stamped the paradise and monstera leaves straight on the card using both outlined and solid images in sweet plum dye ink and Versafine Onyx black ink.

The sentiment is from the Originally Organic Flower Garden stamp set.

Have a sun-filled day!

Happy crafting!

March 2025 Non-Release Brand Ambassador Blog Hop & GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to the March 2024 Non-Release Brand Ambassador Blog Hop & GIVEAWAY! 

It's been a while, mainly because of so many recent new releases. But to fill in for the months where I need a beat to catch up and give your bank balance a rest! It's time for a non release inspirational blog hop & giveaway. 

For those of you who are new around these parts I will explain what this post is all about...

Here at Uniko HQ it is just myself behind the screen, blogging, designing, packaging stamps & orders through the Uniko online shop, customer service and all the things in between. I *usually* release new product every other month for a number of reasons, but mainly so I can keep up with everything!

On non - release months like this month I like to set myself and the Brand Ambassadors a challenge to look back at a previously released product and give it some more love. Plus, I think it's always nice to revisit older sets and provide more inspiration and not just from me.

So without further ado, lets see the product I decided upon for March.

Sunshine & Rainbows £11.50

Released in June 2022 I finally jumped on the rainbow bandwagon and released my version of a building rainbow stamp set. Not only is this stamp set perfect for up coming spring, but all year round sending hope and cheer. 

The set works wonderfully independently, but with so many new products since it was released there are so many creative possibilities and pairings. 

Let's have a look and see what the Brand Ambassadors have created. Don't forget to comment along the hop for your chance to win a £25 eGift code to spend in store. 

Anita

Bev

Izzy

Julie

Steph

Vinita

Such a cheerful and colourful hop. You know that I love a rainbow and rainbow colours, so this has set up my Tuesday well for sure. I hope it has added cheer to your day.

I hope you left some comment love along the way, I will randomly select a comment to win the £25 eGift code on Monday 24th March 2025. So be sure to comment before then.

Crafty Hugs

Sending Rainbow Hugs

Happy Thursday 😃

Today I was in the mood for rainbow colours, it literally hasn't stopped raining all day. Coincidently this weeks Card Of The Week products include Sunshine & Rainbows and BIG & BOLD Hugs, which I have used on my card today. 

I started by stamping the rainbow, making sure I had room for the hugs sentiment. And to make sure I had the rainbow nice and centred I started with the inner arch, working my way out to the biggest. I used Concord & 9th Inks in Poppy, Marmalade, Buttercup, Parsley and Oceanside. 

For the clouds I used Dove and a little fussy cutting before adding a tiny little heart enamel to one of the clouds. 

I finished with a combination of sentiments. The Sending and Rainbow from Sunshine & Rainbows and the Hugs from BIG & BOLD Hugs. I masked off the 's' from the end of the rainbows sentiment.

Both of these sets are 15% off this week in The Card Of The Week section on the website. 

I hope you are staying warm and dry where you are. 

Crafty Hugs

Hugs

Hello & Happy Thursday,

Although this week has gone quicker than the last two, January already feels like a year! I don't know about you, but personally I have sought out hugs this week for warmth (it's cold with minus temps) and for comfort, for those January blues.

This in turn has inspired my card...

Sunshine & Rainbows has been on my list for a while as a stamp set to give some fresh inky love to, so that's what I reached for first. I went for some non traditional rainbow colours, Peacock, Stardust and grapefruit and a non white card base, Dove. 

Back to some fussy cutting again, but the rainbow arches aren't as difficult as they look. I did some tone on tone stamping for the clouds before adhering the rainbow.

The BIG & BOLD Hugs is stamped and embossed in white before I fussy cut the word out. I adhered using foam tape and then finished with the Sending sentiment stamped in a slightly darker grey, VersaFine Clair Morning Mist.  

So if you are in need of a hug, this ones for you.

Crafty Hugs

June 2022 Release Day, Brand Ambassador Blog Hop & GIVEAWAY

Happy FriYAY and Happy Release Day!

The day is finally here 🎉 Myself and the Brand Ambassadors get to introduce you to the NEW products you've been getting a look at all week and they will shortly be available HERE to purchase at 9pm BST.

This month we have 3 new clear stamp sets, a 4 part layering stencil and 1 individual stencil design. Let's have a look at them.

Background Builders: Hearts £11

Copyright Uniko Ltd 2012 - To Date

www.uniko.co.uk

Organically Zesty £16

Copyright Uniko Ltd 2012 - To Date

www.uniko.co.uk

Sunshine & Rainbows £11

Copyright Uniko Ltd 2012 - To Date

www.uniko.co.uk

Stencil - Raindrops £4

Copyright Uniko Ltd 2012 - To Date

www.uniko.co.uk

Layering Stencil - Zesty £13.75

Copyright Uniko Ltd 2012 - To Date

www.uniko.co.uk

Now all of the formal introductions are done, how about we hop along with the Brand Ambassadors to be wowed some more and see how they have used their favourites from the release.

Anita

  Bev

 

Hannelie

Izzy

Jane

Julie

Steph

WOW! What a way to end a fabulous and inspirational week. I hope you have enjoyed the fun as much as we have. Be sure to comment along the hop for your chance to win a £20 eGift Code to spend in store. The winner will be selected randomly from all comments left along the hop before 9pm BST Sunday 19th June 2022. The winner will be announced on Monday 20th June 2022.

Crafty Hugs

 

For 24 hours I have reduced the FREE Worldwide Shipping to be applicable on all orders of £40 or more.

In regard to EU orders since Brexit. I have decided to reopen shipping to the EU, but for now it will be on a DDU BASIS ONLY All taxes and duties are payable by the customer in their local country.  All orders are final at the point of payment and no refunds* will be given if you decide not to pay duties incurred on arrival in your country. Please note that like before orders will not be sent tracked unless they are over £50 of value. *Refunds will only be issued for items that are faulty or damaged and photographic evidence will be required. 

Introducing... Sunshine & Rainbows and Stencil Raindrops

Happy Thursday!

Welcome back to day 4 and the final introduction day of the June 2022 Release. I don't know why I have been holding off bringing Uniko's version to this trend for so long, but finally it's time to add my 'stamp' to the rainbow trend! 

Introducing, Sunshine & Rainbows and Stencil Raindrops. I just know this is going to be a Brand Ambassador hop full of hope and colour...

Anita

  Bev

 

Hannelie

Izzy

Jane

Julie

Steph

That was beautiful, rainbows make my heart happy! 

These are the last two product introductions, which means just one thing. Tomorrow IS Release Day 🙌🏻 I am super excited for tomorrow already! 

All the new products will be available at 9pm BST and we will have our traditional Release Day Brand Ambassador Blog Hop & GIVEAWAY going live just before around 8:30pm. I do hope you have enjoyed the fun this week and will pop back tomorrow.

Crafty Hugs