Uniko April 2025 Release Introducing - Stencil Ink & Flip Delightful Diamonds

Hi all, 

Bev has come up with another of her brilliant Ink & Flip stencils, this time consisting of Delightful Diamonds.

When I first saw the stencil I knew I wanted to add an Art Dec twist so I inked the stencil with bronze metallic ink before flipping the stencil and using white stencil paste. To this I added a heat embosssed sentiment from the Uniko Anniversaire Art Decoratifs stamp set.

For my second card I switched the way the diamonds ran and used two shades of blue ink. I added a strip of white card stamped with a diamond strip stamp from the Uniko Background Builders: Delightful Diamonds stamp set. The sentiment is from the Uniko Simply Said stamp set.

Much more amazing cards using this great new product over on the Uniko blog so pop over there now to check them out! 

Much love

Steph x

Uniko January 2025 Reveal, Release, Brand Ambassador Blog Hop & Giveaway

Yay!!

Here we are with the full Uniko January 2025 reveal, release and GIVEAWAY! 

Uniko Layering Picked Posies Stencil

A fantastic four part stencil set which creates three beautiful big blooms with foliage.

Here I used the first three stencils and added my own detail to the petals using shading and to the flower centres using gold gems. I think Christmas cards are my favourite to make and since I made these pre Christmas, I was still in that mind set. I think it works great as a Christmas card! 

Uniko Ink & Flip Layering Geometric Gem Stencil

Uniko Sparkle Sentiments Stamp Set

I wanted to show this gem in all it's glory by heat embossing it in gorgeous metallics and teaming it with a sparkly glitter heat embossed sentiment. I just used the inner stencil here and fussy cut the gems so I could raise them up on foam pads for an even more stand out effect. 

Uniko Flower Power #11 Stamp Set

I was so pleased when I noticed that the outline flower head would work perfectly with the art deco style of the Uniko Anniversaire Arts Decoratifs and Uniko Background Builders Arts Decoratifs stamp sets. 

Uniko Mid Century Modern Stars & Circles Stencil

I thought this stencil was a nice one to have a bit of a mixed media play about. Not at all my natural style but I think it turned out ok! I have heat embossed the new stencil in white and used distress oxide inks through the Uniko Mini Uniko Logo stencil and for the Uniko Large Background French Script stamp. The sentiment is from the Uniko Birthday Wishes stamp set. 

Uniko Ink & Flip Layering Flower Stencil

Again I was in Christmas mode when I was having a play with this stencil and it absolutely works! I inked the red and heat embossed the gold, adding two greens using the outer stencils. I accidentally made an ink splodge to the top right hand corner so I had to cover it with the sentiment from the Uniko Pure Florals: Poinsettia stamp set and a gold heat embossed floral from the Uniko Flower Power #8 stamp set. 

Uniko Simply Said Blocks Occasions Stamp Set

A super CAS card but definitely focuses on the new stamp set! The Happy is from Uniko Simply Said Blocks stamp set which matches perfectly to the new Uniko Simply Said Blocks Occassions stamp set. 

Uniko Background Builders Flower Power Stamp Set

I really love background builder stamp sets and this one is no exception. The strip I used here matches with the Uniko Flower Power #1 stamp set which I have previously seen used as a poinsettia on Uniko Brand Ambassador Alumni Carol's blog here so I took my inspiration from that. 

Phew! What a great release from Uniko and a great start to 2025. I'm looking forward to what more there is to come! 

But in the meantime, you definitely need to go and feast your eyes on the beautiful creations from the Uniko Brand Ambassadors and leave some love to be in with a chance of WINNING a £25 Uniko eGift certificate.

Anita

Bev

Izzy

Julie

Steph - you're here x

Vinita

Much love

Steph x

Uniko Brand Ambassador Inspiration - Watercolour Emboss Resist

Morning all, 

I was inspired to do some emboss resist following this lovely example by Anita. I started off with the Uniko Background Builders Arts Decoratifs stamp set and repeatedly heat emboss one line of the set in white. I then used metallic watercolours to create a wash across the card in various colours.

For my next card I heat embossed the Uniko Large Background: Scattered Polka Hearts stamp in white and did an ombre wash using four different blue inks. I white heat embossed one of the hearts from Uniko Always & Forever set, ink washed and fussy cut before adhering to the background with foam pads.

Finally, I remembered this fantastic card from Jules and was inspired to try the resist embossing with the Uniko Remembrance stamp set. 

I definitely need to work on my watercolour skills so that's on the list for this year! 

Much love

Steph x

Uniko July/August 23 Reveal, Release, Brand Ambassador Blog Hop & GIVEAWAY!

Happy release day! 

Today we are here to reveal to you the full Uniko July/August release and showcase more inspiration using the fantastic products. 

First up we have a large A5 clear stamp set called Mid Century Modern Wreath Builder.

Mid Century Modern Wreath Builder £16

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Here I have teamed the stamp set with the newly released Ink & Flip Stencil - Christmas Star. I thought the wreath looked like the large bows you get on the top of presents and the stencil is of course a parcel with a ribbon around! Hopefully you can see where I was going with this idea! The clever thing about this stencil is that you can ink it, flip it and ink it again and it creates a beautiful star in the centre. See my earlier introduction post for an example of this.

Ink & Flip Stencil - Christmas Star £4.25 

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The next stamp set to share is an A6 size set called Mid Century Modern Christmas.

I have focussed on the smaller elements of the set and used the parcel to create a wrapping paper pattern for another card featuring a present! 

Lastly in the Mid Century Modern line up is Mid Century Modern Baubles. This is another large A5 stamp set featuring three main baubles and lots of smaller elements to play around with. 

 Mid Century Modern Wreath Baubles £16

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My introduction post showcased a very mid century modern style in using this stamp set but here I have created a more clean and simple style.

Next up we have an Art Deco inspired Christmas set called Background Block - Arts Decoratifs Christmas.

Background Blocks - Arts Decoratifs Christmas £6

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There are so many possibilities with this stamp. In the introductions I turned it into a stain glass window and used paper piecing to create a beautiful card. Here I have turned it into a shaker card.

The final stamp set is a fantastic sentiment set which will tie in just perfectly with the previously released Uniko Christmas Sentiments, Everyday Sentiments, Everyday Love Sentiments and Everyday Spring Sentiments amongst others.

Everyday Family £11

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I hope you have had fun looking through all the new products and additional inspirations. There are lots more to see from all the Uniko Brand Ambassadors and if you join in with the blog hop, leaving lovely comments along the way, you will be in with a chance of winning the entire release! 

Anita

Bev

Izzy

Julie

Steph - that's me!

Vinita

Much love

Steph x

Uniko Introducing - Background Blocks Arts Decoratifs Christmas & Everyday Family

Welcome! 

Thanks for joining me today as we introduce Uniko Background Blocks Arts Decoratifs Christmas.

To me this stamp was perfect to create a beautiful stain glass window.

I heat embossed the stamp onto vellum and used alcohol markers to colour the back of the vellum. I then adhered this to a card base with an aperture to let the light through and added a die cut frame. Finally I added a sentiment from the Uniko Christmas Sentiments stamp set. 

I also thought this stamp would be nice using the paper piecing technique. I selected Christmas papers and had a jolly old time stamping, cutting and sticking! I used a sentiment from the Uniko Mid Century Modern Wreath Builder stamp set introduced earlier in the week. 

Today we are also introducing Uniko Everyday Family sentiment set which adds on to previously release sentiment sets and gives them a great deal of flexibility as you can personalise your card for that very important family member.

I have teamed the new set with Uniko Big & Bold You, Uniko You Are, Yes You and Uniko Mid Century Modern Purrfect Day stamp sets. I have also used Uniko Mid Century Modern Shapes stencil.

Check out the amazing makes by the rest of the Brand Ambassadors on the Uniko blog too.

Much love

Steph x

Uniko July/August 2023 Release Sneak Peeks

Hello! 

Welcome to the Christmas in July Uniko July / August sneak peeks!! 

But before we get into that, don't forget that Bev is offering a 10% discount on Christmas products until 31st July, that's today so go now to the Uniko shop (but remember to come back for the sneak peeks!).

So now for those tantalising sneak peeks (and I can confirm they are such great products - as always of course!):

Hmm, might this one be just the job for those 'production line' Christmas cards...

Just look at that gorgeous lettering...

Some mid-century gorgeousness here.

More in my favourite font. It's just the right size for my sentiment placements every time! 

Ooo is this another background block we see? An addition to the art deco range.

And of course, a stencil (and this one is really rather clever, just you wait and see).

So of course you must come back for the next 5 days to see the amazing introductions and on the 6th day there will be the full line up, product release and GIVEAWAY! See you tomorrow!

Much love

Steph x

Uniko Jan 2023 Mini Release Introducing BB Mid Century Modern Linear

Good morning fans! 

Today we are introducing Uniko's Background Blocks Mid Century Modern Linear stamp. This design is not only an addition to the background blocks range but also the mid century modern range, both of which are super versatile in their uses. 

For my card I have teamed the Background Blocks Mid Century Modern Linear stamp with Uniko's Anniversaire Arts Decoratifs sentiment to show how the product works across other genres also. I think it gives a lovely Art Deco feel when heat embossed in copper. 

The Uniko Brand Ambassadors have done a fabulous job of showcasing this new stamp so head over to the Uniko blog and leave some lovely comments. 

Don't forget to pop back tomorrow to see the next Introduction on this mini release. 

Much love

Steph x