Showing posts with label Big & Bold Joy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Big & Bold Joy. Show all posts

Friday, 19 September 2025

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

Monday, 2 December 2024

12 Days Of Christmas Inspiration & Giveaways Day 2 - BIG & BOLD Joy 🤩



Hello & Happy Merry Monday 🎅🏻

The countdown to Christmas is on and here at Uniko we kicked things off yesterday with a Christmas Linky Party, be sure to check it out HERE

Today I am starting the week with Christmas joy and my inspiration uses the NEW BIG & BOLD Joy clear stamps that were released last month. 

Just like other years there will be a daily video over on the Uniko YouTube Channel. Be sure to subscribe and be notified when the video is up. The link will be added on this post when available too. Yes, 2nd day and I am already behind schedule. 

*Edit to add today's video link HERE

But I also have a card to share with you here, so let's have a look...





I don't think there is anything more joyful than rainbow colours. Just like other crafters I keep LOTS of leftovers from other makes and I had these die cut paper strips from making rainbows using the Concord & 9th Card Front Rainbow Die. 




So I decided to put them to use on a fun panel to create a backdrop for this sparkly joy. I finished the design with a holly accent from Winter Foliage and an accent sentiment from Pure Florals Poinsettia.




I hope you have enjoyed todays festive product focus as much as I have. 

Today's giveaway is BIG & BOLD Joy and BIG & BOLD Thank/s/ful*. Simply leave a comment on any of Uniko's social media where I have shared this card. I'd love to who you would send Christmas Joy to.

Be sure to comment by Midnight GMT Tuesday 12th December 2024. Winners will be announced on Wednesday 13th December 2024. 

Crafty Hugs


* An alternative prize will be offered, ONLY if the winner has already purchased the prize items. 

Thursday, 21 November 2024

Brand Ambassador Inspiration - Thursday Tags

Bonjour !

Izzy here. I hope you have enjoyed the last release because today I'm taking this opportunity to show you some more inspirations with it. 

As Christmas is very close, I decided to make, not cards, but tags for gifts. 


The two first tags are made with the Framed - Fairy Lights clear stamp set.

 
I simply die cut a tag in a white card stock, I stamped and I black heat embossed part of the Fairy Lights on as well as a sentiment, then I coloured all the lights with coloured fine liners and I added a red ribbon.


For this one I combined the Fairy Lights with the Jolly Christmas set. 
I stamped and I white heat embossed the lights on a black tag and I coloured them with coloured glitters as I've already done it when introducing this set.
On a piece of white card stock I stamped Santa and I coloured it with coloured pencils.
To finish, I put some glitter on Santa too and I foam mounted it on the tag.


The second set of tags is made with the Background Blocks - Snow Flurry and the Christmas Pop clear stamp sets.


For this tag I used both sets together. I die cut a tag in a Kraft sheet thenI stamped and I white heat embossed the Background Blocks - Snow Flurry on top. 
On Kraft paper, I stamped in black the trees from the Christmas Pop set and I fussy cut them.
I stamped the sentiment (Background Builders - Winter Wonderland) on a black strip and I white heat embossed it.
To finish, I flat adhered the sentiment and the trees on the tag.


Here I combined one of the trees together with the Quilted stencil. I die cut a tag in a Kraft sheet then I used the stencil with white ink.
I stamped and I white heat embossed the tree on a piece of red card stock and I fussy cut it.
To finish, I foam mounted the tree on the tag and I added a red and white thread.


For the last tag I stamped the Background Blocks - Snow Flurry with a ombré blue ink. 
In a glitter white paper, I cut the gorgeous Sparkling Snowflake, and I flat adhered it on the tag.


For the third set of tags, I used the beautiful Pure Florals - Poinsettia. As far as I remember, it is one of the first stamp I ordered at Uniko and I still love it so much !


Here I combined the poinsettia with the Background Blocks - Falling Snowflakes. I stamped it and I white heat embossed it on a piece of Vellum then I used a tag die to cut it. I also cut the same tag in a white card stock to put it behind.
On a Bristol paper, I stamped and I black heat embossed the poinsettia. I used pink Zig Clean Color Real brushes to colour it. 
As the real poinsettia is a large stamp, I cut the center of the flower and I arranged some petals around so that it fits the tag.
On a black strip of card stock, I stamped and I white heat embossed a sentiment.
To finish, I glued the sentiment and the poinsettia on the Vellum tag.


Here I combined the poinsettia with the Background Blocks - Layered Stripes that I stamped on a white tag with Lightening Black ink. 
I stamped the poinsettia on a white card stock, I coloured it in red with coloured pencils and as for the previous tag, I cut the center of the flower and I added some petals that I coloured in green.

And last but not least, I made a tag with the new stamp of the Big & Bold collection.


As the name suggests, Big & Bold - Joy, I wanted a cheerful tag with lots of colours.
So I used here the Wonky Stripes stencil with lots of coloured inks to make the background.
Once dry, I stamped in black the word Joy and two little images from this set and I heat embossed them with glittery embossing powder.

Et voilà ! As you can see, there's a lot to do with the last new release but also with the Uniko products you already have. 
Thanks for joining me today and hopefully I've given you some inspiration to prepare your Christmas all in beauty !

Have a lovely day and thank you for stopping by.































Tuesday, 5 November 2024

You Can Never Have Too Much Joy

Happy Tuesday.

Thank you all for filling me with joy. 

All your lovely comments, support, love and orders, you have truly made this little Uniko business owner feel full of joy. It really is a dream come true to bring you my ideas and designs and to have them received so wonderfully by you. 

My heart smiles every time I see something I design used to make a card, tag or however you use it creatively. So thank you. 

Ok, now to some more inspiration. 





I shared this card late last night on Instagram, it was a fun filled day of order packing, but I did manage to squeeze in this card! I felt I needed to give BIG & BOLD Joy some inky love.




I love an ombre card & this came together pretty quick, even with the fussy cutting! I kept the embellishing simple with the little foliage image stamped in Evergreen and Parsley. The joys were stamped in Ballet Slipper, Poppy and Cranberry.




I had so much joy making this card, I went ahead and made another one today, which makes up for not giving this set the love on release day! 




Again I went for clean & simple, but I couldn't resist adding the Christmas sparkle. Once I heat embossed the sentiment I embellished with some stamped holly from Winter Foliage.




I hope these two cards bring you joy today. 

Crafty Hugs

Sunday, 3 November 2024

It's Beginning To Look Like... October/November Reveal, Release, Brand Ambassador Blog Hop & GIVEAWAY!

Woohoo!! 

Happy Sunday & Happy New Release Day.

The two highly requested, on trend returning from retirement clear stamp sets and three brand new clear stamp sets, our Guest this month Natalia and the Uniko Brand Ambassadors have been introducing this week are now available 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 we have Christmas Pop. This clear stamp set originally released in November 2016 and I am delighted to be bringing it back with fresh new inspiration. I have no doubt that this fun stamp set will bring creative festive fun to your Christmas card making.




Christmas Pop Clear Stamp Set £11.50
Copyright Uniko Ltd 2012 - To Date


Next we have another returning and highly requested clear stamp set, Pure Florals: Poinsettia. This was one of Uniko's first ever clear stamp sets that was originally released in November 2012. It might be 12 years old, but this beautiful festive floral is timeless and comes with a huge variety of mix and match sentiments.



Pure Florals Poinsettia Clear Stamp Set £11.50
Copyright Uniko Ltd 2012 - To Date


The first of the brand new clear stamps is this frosty, yet fabulous addition to the Background Blocks series. I introduce you to Background Blocks Snow Flurry. This fun block features some of my favourite snowflake designs from Stunning Snowflakes & Framed - Snowflakes. 



Background Blocks Snow Flurry Clear Stamp £6.50
Copyright Uniko Ltd 2012 - To Date


This next stamp set will no doubt bring joy to your festive card making. This bold joy makes for the perfect statement sentiment, but also pairs beautifully with lots of Uniko's previously released stencils and clear stamps. It also has the versatility to be more than just for Christmas card making.




BIG & BOLD Joy Clear Stamp Set £6.50
Copyright Uniko Ltd 2012 - To Date


Lastly, but by no means least we have a new addition to the fun Framed series, Framed - Fairy Lights. This clear stamp set is sure to bring sparkle and shine to your Christmas cards, but like you have hopefully seen during the countdown to release, it is perfect for other occasions too. 



Framed - Fairy Lights Clear Stamp Set £11.50
Copyright Uniko Ltd 2012 - To Date


Now that I have formally introduced the stamping goodness, let's have a look at the creative inspiration from the team, I know you won't be disappointed. Be sure to leave comments along the way for your chance to win the entire release.


 Anita



















What a wonderful and creative hop. I am feeling fabulously festive and I'm looking forward to getting inky more with these sets. 

Thank you for joining us this week, for all your wonderful comments and support. The winner of the giveaway will be announced Monday 11th November 2024 and if the winner already owns any of the previously released clear stamps, they will be offered an alternative prize to the same value.

Crafty Hugs

Friday, 1 November 2024

It's Beginning To Look Like... Introducing BIG & BOLD Joy

Happy FriYAY! 

Welcome to day 4 of the Uniko October/November Release product introductions. Be sure to check back HERE, HERE and HERE if you've missed the introductions so far.

Today myself, Natalia our Guest and The Brand Ambassadors have another fun clear stamp addition to share with you. This one joins the BIG & BOLD series and I think it's such a lovely festive addition. Though I can see it working for a non festive card too.

Let's have a look at what Natalia our guest and the Brand Ambassadors have created using this new clear stamp.


Natalia 


 Anita


















That hop truly brought me JOY (pun intended), I hope it did you too. Just one more product introduction to go, I hope you will join us again tomorrow. 

Crafty Hugs