Spring Window

Happy Wednesday. 

Hold onto your Easter bonnets, I'm sharing a card where I dusted off the colouring pencils! Yep, I told you to hold onto them. 

I've actually had this card idea in my head for a while and I just needed to step out of my comfort zone and dust off those pencils. 

I've been following Kit & Clowder for a while and I've been taking a few of their light source tips on board. So I used those to colour this Spring Botanicals Daffodil.

It's far from perfect, but I am pleased how it turned out. Most of all I actually had fun and found it relaxing colouring.

Happy April.

Crafty Hugs

Smile, it's Monday!

Happy Monday.

I love a brand new week, and after last week I am ready for a fresh one! And what better way than to start with a Spring card. It was a gorgeous day on Saturday, the sunshine was out, it was warm and a delight to be in the garden, even if it was hard graft. Just one more fence hole to dig out with the jack-hammer! 

Anyway, the sunshine and lighter days inspired my card today... 

I'm quite proud of myself that I chose some colours I wouldn't normally reach for. I started with a Sunflower card base, then I selected Spiced Cider to stamp the diamond detail from Background Builders Delightful Diamonds, plus the tulip from Flower Power #11. 

Of course I used Parsley for the stem & leaves, but in hindsight I should have used Avocado to match the enamel dots. Lastly I used the Smile sentiment from Organic Blooms.

If you fancy watching the process, you can catch it HERE over on the Uniko YouTube channel. 

Before I go today, have you seen the various workshops, aka Uniko Stamping Retreats that are available to book? 

First up I have a new venue here in the North East, The Biz in Hartlepool. This is less than a 5 minute walk from the train station.

Booking is open HERE for Sunday 19th April 2026, 10am-4pm.

Next, I am absolutely delighted to be collaborating with Ruth @ruthgetscrafty for a Uniko and Stampin' Up! Mashup workshop. This fun workshop will combine Uniko and SU! products and you will create a variety of fun and creative projects. 

This workshop is based in Yeadon, Leeds, West Yorkshire.

Booking for this workshop is open HERE for Sunday 9th May 10am-3pm

Last up I have another fun collaboration workshop. This time with the lovely Tracy from Dies to Die For. With the success of last years workshop in Warrington, we have another on Sunday 31st May 2026 10am -3pm. 

Please note the new location of Antrobus, Northwich. Spaces are filling fast and there is less than a handful left! 

Booking is open HERE. 

That's all my new for today, have a wonderful Monday.

Crafty Hugs

Stencil Sunday - Let The Celebrations Begin

Hello February. 

Welcome to the first Stencil Sunday of February. Today I am kicking off Uniko's 14th Birthday Celebrations with some more January Release inspiration. 

I couldn't resist inking up the Stencil - Layering Bauhaus Spring Blocks.

I have a new video up on the Uniko YouTube channel HERE making this fun spring celebration card. I opted for Birthday as it's Uniko's Birthday month, but you could easily swap out the sentiment for something spring themed.

That's all I have today, be sure to stop by tomorrow for more inspiration. 

Crafty Hugs

Introducing... Stencil - Layering Bauhaus Spring Blocks

Hello & Happy Tuesday.

Welcome to Day 1 of the Uniko January 2026 Release product introductions. Today myself and the Uniko Brand Ambassadors are introducing the next addition to the Layering Bauhaus Blocks Stencils. 

The OG Stencil - Layering Bauhaus Blocks is still a favourite of mine and was in the Top 10 of the most sold and popular products of 2025. The addition of the Christmas version Stencil - Layering Bauhaus Christmas Blocks back in July last year was in actual fact the TOP selling product of 2025. So it only seemed fitting that there be a spring version. 

This stencil, like the others has 3 layers and works on the same principle that you can use it as a instant focal point, but also move it to fill a larger space. The squares are all the same size, that the stencils can also be mixed and matched. 

Let's have a look at it in action... 

Anita

Bev

Izzy

Julie

Natalie

Steph

Vinita

Isn't it fun how everyone came up with different designs, colours, and pairings using previously released Uniko products? The team have wonderfully demonstrated the versatility of this stencil. 

Thank you for joining us today and I hope you come back tomorrow for the next product introduction. All the products being introduced will be available at 9am GMT Saturday 31st January.

Crafty Hugs

Welcome Spring!

Hello 😃

Happy Spring to those of you in the Northern Hemisphere 🌷 It's such a delight to finally have the sunshine here, although still chilly on a morning and when it goes it, it really does help lift the mood. Even more so when today is also International Day of Happiness.

With it being a day of happiness I had to do things that make me happy. First up was making trio of cards using the Stencil - Layering Picked Posies that have been on my creative mind all week. 

Although this layering stencil is perfect all year round, it was screaming for spring colours. And of course I went for my usual colour palette that really makes me happy.

First up I went for a fun square layout using square die cuts. I made a similar card over on the Seven Hills Crafts blog today using this layout.

This partial inking on the squares is a fun way to use the flowers only and I left a space without the square to stamp my sentiment from Everyday Spring Sentiments.

Next up it was only right that I used all four layers for a focal point panel. This time I added in a little purple for the smaller flowers, of which I simply used the ink left on the blending brush for a softer look.

I adhered the stencilled panel onto my card base using double sided tape, leaving me to add the sentiment strip using foam adhesive. Again my sentiment is from the Everyday Spring Sentiments.

Lastly for today I wanted to use the full bloom on its own as a single flower. I used some simple masking to ink the leaves I wanted. 

I chose to have a little more dimension on this card by adhering the flower using foam adhesive and again, another of the sentiment choices from the Everyday Spring Sentiments.

Which layout do you like best?

I can't choose a favourite today as I had so much fun inking and making. 

As today is International Day Of Happiness and I know we can all do with a bit more happiness, so I have a HAPPY10 discount code over on the website today until 9am tomorrow 21st March 2025. No code necessary.

Crafty Hugs

Celebrating 13 Years - Introducing Spring Botanicals Primrose

Hello & Happy Thursday! 

Welcome to day 5 and the final introduction of the Uniko 13th Birthday February Release. Today myself and the Uniko Brand Ambassadors are Introducing Spring Botanicals Primrose. 

I'm delighted to be finally adding a new addition to this collection, I know my floral lovers have been anxiously awaiting a new addition! 

Let's have a look...

 Anita

Bev

Izzy

Julie

Steph

Vinita

WOW! These ladies really know how to make a product shine with their colouring skills 😍 An absolutely stunning way to wrap up the introductions for this release. 

That means tomorrow is release day 🙌  

All the products introduced this week will be available at 9am GMT on the website. This week I have FREE Worldwide* Shipping on orders of £40 or more. PLUS orders of £15 or more will each receive the Stencil - Geometric Happy Birthday. You don't need to add anything to your basket, I will add this to all qualifying orders during packing. This will be added while stocks last or up until Friday 7th March 2025. It will then be available to purchase from 8th March 2025.

I hope you will join myself and the Brand Ambassadors tomorrow for our traditional Release Day Blog Hop & Giveaway.

Crafty Hugs

* Apologies to my friends and customers in the EU and Northern Ireland. Shipping is still currently suspended due to GPSR. 

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

Hello & Happy Monday.

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

You might remember in January we brought back the Non- Release month blog hops. 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 products I decided upon for March.

Spring Botanicals Crocus

Spring Botanicals Daffodil

Spring Botanicals Snowdrop

Spring Botanicals Tulip

As you can see, with Spring just around the corner here in the Northern Hemisphere I have chosen the 4 clear stamps in our Spring Botanical range. 

I've let the Brand Ambassadors choose which to use, so let's get to the inspiration...

Anita

Bev

Izzy

Julie

Steph

Vinita

I'm totally inspired after that hop. The Brand Ambassadors have certainly cheered up a grey morning here in the North East! 

As usual I am offering a prize to one lucky comment left along the hop. Simply leave some comment love before Midnight GMT Monday 18th March 2024 and I will select a lucky winner to receive a £15 eGift Code to spend in the store!

Before I go, how about some March Madness?

Happy Hoppin'!

Crafty Hugs