Merry Mid Century Modern Monday!

Hello & Happy Shiny New Week.

I thought I would kick off the week with a festive Mid Century Modern make. I've had this sparkly Mid Century Modern Squares background made for a while and it has just been sat waiting for the perfect addition.

Then on Saturday it came to me that I hadn't inked up Season Of Beauty for a while and that the layered poinsettias and foliage would look lovey against the dark sparkly background.

It's a little busier than my usual CAS style, but I think the sparkly background adds to the festive feel. What do you think?

I used Gina K Glitz Glitter Gel through the Stencil and I used Concord & 9th inks in Cranberry, Poppy, Honeysuckle, Evergreen & Wheat for the stamping. I kept the card sentiment free as I felt that would have been a bit much, instead I will stamp the sentiment inside the card.

It's a fun and busy week in the studio, lots of designing new products for 2023 and so many exciting things happening for Uniko next year too ;) That's all I can say for now! 

I'll be back later this week.

Crafty Hugs 

Stencil Sunday - MOD Background Builder

Hello & Happy Sunday!

I'm on a creative roll and I am back today with a couple of cards I made yesterday while I had a few Bean free hours. I couldn't resist inking up the newly released MOD Background Builder. This stencil has been super popular and there are not many left on the shelves as I type.

I have so many ideas using this stencil, I have just two of them today. I will save the others for another post soon ;)

First up is this colourful birthday card. 

I've been itching to use the Gina K Texture Paste through this stencil since I came up with the stencil design! I love how this paste makes adding colour to a darker card base super easy.

The process is a little slow, as you have to wait for the paste to dry and then applying the colour can be time consuming. However, I think you will agree the results are so fun. To finish the card I added a sentiment from Simply Said Blocks and my favourite Nuvo Drops.

Today I really wanted to show the versatility of this stencil and how it can be used with other Uniko products and for a variety of occasions. For my second card I went monochrome and created a sympathy card.

I used a light grey ink to add the MOD Background Builder to the upper left corner of my white card base.  I then chose the silhouette foliage from Just Because to stamp up the side of the card. I used a trio of grey inks and my MISTI to ensure solid stamping. My sentiment choice is from Everyday Sentiments.

That's all from me today & thank you for stopping by.

Crafty Hugs 

Hello Friends & A Winner!

Hello & Happy Weekend!

Apologies for my delay in announcing the winner for the Stencil Release Giveaway HERE, this week hasn't quite gone as planned, but it's turning around now. I was sure to get some creative time in last night and combined a few stamp sets to create this clean & simple card.

I've said it so many times, it really sparks my creativity when restocks arrive in the studio. Background Builders Round In Circles was part of the batch of restocks that arrived the other week and the single line builder I have used here was calling to be inked up. 

I used my MISTI to stamp the background & used my Copic Markers to colour the circle design. I then stamped the sentiment from Floral Vines before die cutting the circle.

I often neglect this small solid butterfly from English Country Garden Butterflies, but I thought it was perfect stamped in Concord & 9th Honeysuckle. I used the coordinating Designer Die from the English Country Garden Butterflies collection and adhered to the circle focal point. 

So now I've shared my little bit of creativity, how about the winner. I used Random.org to select a winner from those left across all the blogs and social media and that lucky comment winner is...

Carol

Bev, how wonderful to see this new stencil release – so pretty and versatile, covering occasions throughout the year. With all the stencil challenges popping up, these would make for some amazing showcases and entries! Given that it’s snowy and cold here, the snowflake stencil has really caught my eye; a festive, frosty delight!
~carol

Congratulations Carol! Please drop me an email to bev@uniko.co.uk with your postal address by Saturday 19th November 2022 to claim your prize.

Thank you to everyone who joined in on the release fun and for all the lovely orders.

Have a lovely creative day.

Crafty Hugs 

Brand Ambassador Inspiration - Autumn Rustic Wreath

 Hello!

Today my cards have been inspired by the glorious colours of Autumn.

I've used just one stamp set - the beautiful Rustic Wreath and selected just one of the sentiments from it for all three cards. 

First up is my favourite CAS style of card.

I stamped the wreath in chocolate brown and then added in some of the smaller twigs in red, orange and yellow. 

Although this stamp set is most often used for Christmas I think the Season of Blessings sentiment is appropriate for Autumn as it's a time when we traditionally say thanks for the harvest bounty.

My next card features a repeated stamping of the wreath off to one side of the card front. 

I've used the same red, brown, orange and yellow colours of ink and stamped the greeting using a combination of these colours.

My final card is a gatefold design. I stamped the inside greeting first and then used this as a guide for placing the wreath on the card front.

Once all the stamping was complete I die cut a circle aperture and then sliced the card front in half. Then I wrapped it around the inside greeting card and adhered it to a base card.

Thanks so much for looking today, I hope you've enjoyed my post. Remember to share anything you create using Uniko products on social media using #unikoltd.

Stay safe and keep crafting!

Jane

x

 

Stencil Release Day & GIVEAWAY!

Hello & Happy Thursday! 

I am delighted that you have stopped by today and thank you if you have been following along with us this week. I know its been a while since I last had a release and I apologise for that. I design all the products myself and inspiration went a little wayward for a spell, but I had these stencil designs up my sleeve, so thought I would release these until the next stamps come out.

Let's have a look at all 4 stencils...

First up we have the Stencil - MOD Background Builder. Not only is this stencil a fun design to add to our  growing Mid Century Modern Collection, it is also the first in a fun concept addition I am delighted to launch here at Uniko. 

The idea is that the pattern can be a fabulous focal point, but it is also designed so it can be easily moved and positioned to create an all over pattern. If you missed it being introduced, be sure to catch up HERE.

Next we have another addition to the Flower Power Collection, Flower Power #6...

The idea behind these stencils are for them to be a larger version of the stamp version of the flower. But I also want them to be versatile and fun. I think I have achieved this with this fun stencil. Be sure to catch up HERE on the introduction if you missed it.

Lastly, but by no means least, as I do love snowflakes after all! We have Large Snowflake #1 and Large Snowflake #2.

I think these large snowflakes will add fun and versatility to your winter collection. Both stencils come with the mask to add more options to creativity and they both coordinate lovely with previously released Uniko snowflake products. You can catch up HERE on the introduction if you missed it.

Now that the formal introductions have been made, let's get to the best bit, more wonderful creations from myself and the team. 

Be sure to leave a comment on their blogs or social media posts. I will be randomly selecting one lucky winner to receive all of the stencils being released today. You have until Midnight Wednesday 9th November to leave comments and I will announce the winner Thursday 10th November 2022. 

Anita

Bev

Hannelie

Izzy

Jane

Julie

Steph

Wiebke

 

It's lovely to see the inspiration from the Brand Ambassadors, I think it really shows a different perspective on how these stencils can be used. I for one hadn't thought about making Christmas cards using the MOD Background Builder and so many fun snowflake ideas too.

I hope you have enjoyed these past few days as much as I have. Thank you for all the support and comments here and across social media, they are all valued and appreciated.

Don't forget the giveaway ;) 

Crafty Hugs 

Introducing... Stencil Large Snowflake 1 and Large Snowflake 2

Happy Hump Day! 

We are back today to hopefully get you over the hump with some awesome inspiration as we introduce two fun and festive Stencils - Large Snowflake 1 and Large Snowflake 2.

I couldn't decide which stencil to release, so that's why we have two! I don't think we can have too many snowflakes.

Not much to say about these snowflakes. You might recognise the designs as they are both snowflakes that have featured in previously release Uniko products, stamps and stencils, so lots of mix and matching opportunities. Both of these snowflake stencils come with the mask too, so even more techniques and fun to be had too.

Let's have a look at them in action...

Anita

Bev

Hannelie

Izzy

Jane

Julie

Steph

Wiebke

SNOW much fun! 

Sorry, I couldn't resist that pun! So which is your favourite? I can't decide TBH as I just love snowflakes. So that's it just 4 stencils added to the Uniko line up. They will be available to purchase tomorrow HERE on the website at 9am GMT. 

If you need some more inspiration to help make up your mind, be sure to come back here tomorrow for our usual blog hop & giveaway.

See you tomorrow.

Crafty Hugs 

Introducing... Stencil Flower Power #6

Happy Tuesday!

Welcome Back to Day 2 of the introductions. If you've missed anything or you are wondering what is going, please check out this post HERE. Also, we had a fun stencil introduction yesterday HERE. 

Today I am delighted to formally introduce you to the next flower in the Flower Power series of stencils, Flower Power #6.

The idea of these Flower Power Stencils are to have a larger version of the flower to create more creative opportunities pairing them with the original stamps, using them on their own or pairing them with other products. 

I absolutely love what the Brand Ambassadors have created, be sure to hop along and see.

Anita

Bev

Hannelie

Izzy

Jane

Julie

Steph

Wiebke

What a fun hop and I sure got some more ideas I would like to try. What about you, do you love the new sizing of this Flower Power rose?

I do hope you will pop back tomorrow for the last two stencil introductions. They will all be available to purchase 9am GMT Thursday 3rd November 2022.

Until tomorrow, Crafty Hugs