Uniko January 2025 Release - Introducing...Layering Picked Posies Stencil

Hi there

Wow, it's New Year's Eve, where on earth did 2024 go?

Uniko are finishing the year with the first of the new introductions from the next release.  And I think you'll like this one.

If you're familiar with the Picked Posies collection that Bev designed exclusively for Craft Stash last year, then you'll recognise this floral.  And this time it's in the form of a new layering set of four stencils.

Here's my first card using the set...

Before I began building the stencilled images I added a strip of low tack tape across the upper section of the card.  This is a card layout I've used many times in the past and it's still one of my favourites.  I simply ink blended through the different layers before removing the tape and then stamping the sentiment which is from the Pure Florals Chrysanthemum stamp set.

Materials used:

• Stencil: Uniko - Layering Picked Posies
• Stamps: Uniko - Pure Florals Chrysanthemum
• Ink: Distress Oxide - Saltwater Taffy, Abandoned Coral, Salvaged Patina, Peacock Feathers, Scattered Straw, Hickory Smoke

And now my second card...

I used masking on this card too but this time I sectioned off a diagonal central section.  Before I began stencilling I added a light blend of light blue ink.  I then ink blended through the various stencils but didn't include the smaller flowers this time.  I finished by adding a sentiment from the Simply Said Blocks stamp set.

Materials used:

• Stencil: Uniko - Layering Picked Posies
• Stamp: Uniko - Simply Said Blocks
• Ink: Distress Ink - Speckled Egg, Rustic Wilderness, Pine Needles, Dusty Concord, Chipped Sapphire; Versafine Clair - Nocturne

For lots more inspiration from the rest of the team using this stencil set, take a look at the Uniko blog, here.  I'll be back tomorrow to introduce two more products from this new release.

All the new products will be available from next Sunday 5 January 2025.

I wish you all a very Happy New Year and all the best for a happy, healthy and safe 2025.  See you on the other side!

Uniko January 2025 Release Sneak Peeks

Good morning!

I hope you've all had a wonderful festive season and have had some time to spend with your nearest and dearest and also some time to recharge.

Uniko is kicking off 2025 with a brand new release.  So between now and Sunday, when the products will be available, myself and the team will be sharing some projects using Bev's fab new goodies.

This release includes four new stencils/stencil sets, three new stamp sets and a re-introduction!

So, I'll get going with the sneak peeks.  First up there are two new additions to the Ink & Flip series of stencils...

A fab new layering stencil set...

and another great addition to the Mid Century Modern collection...

Then three new stamp sets...

And Uniko are welcoming back this stamp set...

So, be sure to check out the Uniko blog, here, over the next few days to see the introductions by the Brand Ambassadors and to see the new products in action.  I'll be back tomorrow with the first of the reintroductions.

Uniko 12 Days Of Christmas Inspiration & Giveaways 2024 - Christmas Linky Party

Good morning!

Starting this morning, Uniko is bringing you 12 Days of Christmas Inspiration and Giveaways up until 12 December, with the winners being announced on Friday 13 December.

The team are kicking things off with a Christmas Party card making style with a linky link-up.  All you have to do is make and link up a new Christmas card using Uniko products.  If, like me, you still have cards to make (super unorganised as usual!), this is the perfect opportunity to make more and you can link up three as part of this party!

Here's my card...

On a panel of white cardstock I ink blended in from the edges using some green Distress Inks, fading out in the centre which remained white.  I then inked through the Winter Foliage stencil using two shades of green.  I then stamped and heat embossed the sentiment in white on a die cut rectangle from red cardstock.  The sentiment is from the Most Wonderful clear stamp set.  I popped up the sentiment panel on 3D foam and finished with some Nuvo Crystal Drops to add some accents.

Materials used:

• Stencil: Uniko - Winter Foliage 
• Stamps: Uniko - Most Wonderful
• Ink: Distress Ink - Rustic Wilderness, Pine Needles; VersaMark
• Embossing Powder: Brutus Monroe - Alabaster White
• Die: MFT Die-namics - Stitched Rounded Rectangle Stax
• Accents: Nuvo Crystal Drops - Autumn Red

Linky Rules/Details...

Simply create a new Christmas card using Uniko products.  Products from other brands can also be used, so long as Uniko is prominent or the main focus of the card.  And there is a maximum of three entries per person.

Linky is open now over on the main Uniko blog, here, and will close at 23:59 GMT on Wednesday 11 December 2024.  The Uniko Brand Ambassadors will vote for their Top 3 and the prizes are as follows...

1st Prize - £25 eGift Code

2nd Prize - £15 eGift Code

3rd Prize - £10 eGift Code 

Bonus Prize For a Lucky Comment Along The Hop Above - £10 eGift Code

I look forward to seeing all your fabulous projects in the Linky gallery!  Thanks for taking a look and enjoy the rest of your weekend.