March Meet The Maker - Meet Me - Bev Brown AKA Uniko.

Happy Monday 😃

Today is day 1 of March Meet The Maker 2025 and having followed for quite a few years from the side lines, I dipped my toes in once but couldn't keep up! I decided this was the year to commit and join in on the fun. 

Especially as March is looking quieter compared to January and February. Plus, with all the celebrations last month, I gained quite a few new followers. So this is a good opportunity for me to tell you more about Uniko.

Today is Brand Re-Introduction. 

So I've called it, Meet Me.

Hello I’m Bev and I am Uniko 😃

I design all the products and lovingly package and check them for any imperfections. Providing you, my lovely customers with top quality, unique and innovative products is my aim. I am pleased to say it is very rare a faulty stamp passes my eagle eyes! 

And I do a happy dance every time I’m packing a wonderful order and my heart bursts with joy when a customer tags me @unikoltd when they share a card or creation using Uniko products ♥️

If you message, phone or send an email to Uniko, it’s me on the other end of the line. I am always happy to help and do my best to answer as quickly as possible. If it’s technical related and I don’t know the answer, I have to contact my tech support. AKA as husband 😂 He works full time & so I often have to wait until he’s not busy for his help! Other than him, it’s just me here. 

However, I am honoured to have a wonderful team of Brand Ambassadors…

Anita @craftyneet 

Izzy @izzyscrap 

Steph @morticraft 

Julie @sportyjules56 

Vinita @craft_craver 

These beauties help me on the blog and across social with amazing creative inspiration 🥰

AND I can’t forget to mention Claire @earlybirdstamps who has been by my side at all the craft shows I take Uniko too since the very first one ♥️

I know not everyone is on social media to be able to tag/share their makes with me. So why not snap a photo and email me instead. The beauty above is by Ruth @ruthgetscrafty on Instagram.

Before I get to todays card, how about 5 things about me you might not know… 

1. I love colour and I have an ink pad addiction 😂
2. My favourite number is 3 
3. I love cats 🐈‍⬛ 🐈 Jelly (almost 4) and Cali (almost 1) are my fur babies. 
4. Chocolate is my weakness, especially Salted Caramel M&Ms and Brownie M&Ms 😋
5. When I’m not crafting or on mum duties to my twin boys you might find me reading a good book. I like mystery, crime, thriller and psychological thrillers 📚

It wouldn't be a Uniko post without some inspiration, so here's what I made today. 

I've had this stencilled Layering Bright Butterfly fluttering around my desk since I inked it some time last week! So it was calling to be adhered to a card. 

With little time to create before the light of the day faded I put together this really CAS card. I think it took me longer to find the Floral Vines clear stamp set to be able to stamp the sentiment I wanted, than it did to put the card together! 

Thank you again for all the wonderful release day orders on Friday and over the weekend. You are all awesome.

Welcome to Uniko if you are new around here 😃 

Crafty Hugs

Thank You 🥰 & Last Few Hours!

Hello March & Happy Sunday Evening! 

I wanted to pop by and say Thank you for celebrating with Uniko. 

I am simply blown away by the overwhelming response to the Uniko 13th Birthday February Release this weekend 🥰 Clearly I didn't anticipate so many wonderful orders, that not only did the FREE Stencil - Geometric Happy Birthday get snapped up on Friday, there are a number of sellouts. 

Don't panic, I will be getting a restock of the Free Stencil along with the Stencil - Layering Organic Blooms this week, along with some requested restocks, and I should have them by Friday 7th March. 

*Please Note* Any order placed after 11pm Friday 28th Feb there will be a slight delay in shipping your order, as I don't want you to miss out on the free gift. My sincere apologies for the inconvenience and my oversight on not ordering enough 🥴

Clear stamp set restocks will take a little longer, I will update as soon as I have an expected date. Thank you for those who have signed up for the Notify Me When Back In Stock, I will be ordering items with most requests along with the new release sellouts. 

There is still time to hop and comment along our traditional Brand Ambassador Blog Hop & Giveaway, so be sure to join in HERE.

AND There Is Still Time To...

Take advantage of FREE Shipping on all orders of £40 or more. Normally this is £60 for UK and £70 for International. This expires at midnight GMT tonight. 

How about a little inspiration I didn't get round to adding to my post on Friday and to end my post a little sweeter. I know that both of this have flown off the shelves and are currently sold out, but I didn't have anything else finished to photograph earlier.

First up is the Layering Organic Blooms panel I stencilled during my YT video HERE. I know I wasn't totally happy with the colour combination, but it has grown on me a little since. 

I decided to trim the panel down to 10 x 13.5 cm and adhered it to a 10.5 x 14cm card base. I added a simple 'Thank You' from Everyday Sentiments and a few C9 Sorbet Enamel Dots.

Next up is the images I stamped from Organic Blooms and coloured using the stencils, which I also demoed during my video. 

For this card I fussy cut the images out, adhering the stems direct to my card panel and the blooms with foam adhesive. I used the same sentiment and a trio of Buttercup Enamel Dots to finish.

Thank you again for all your lovely orders and support, I truly appreciate each and every one of you ♥️

Crafty Hugs

Celebrating 13 Years - New Release, Brand Ambassador Blog Hop & Giveaway

 Happy Friday 🎉

We made it to the end of the month and what a month it has been. So much creative inspiration and fun, I hope you have enjoyed it as much as I have. And I don't think there is a better way to end a month, than with a New Release! 

I hope you have enjoyed the introductions of all of the products this past week, the Brand Ambassadors have done a fabulous job of showcasing them. We have more inspiration to share with you in our traditional release day blog hop. 

But before we get to that and you rush off to purchase the new goodies HERE, let me formally introduce them to you.

First up we have Alphabet Solid. 

This stamp set is like the peas that compliment the carrots in crafting alphabet form! It works wonderfully on its own or pair it with Alphabet Outlined for a fun combination. The font also matches the ones used in stamp sets in the Sentiment Outlined Collection.

Alphabet Solid Clear Stamp Set £16

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Background Blocks Waves.

Yes, I have more stripes to add to this growing collection of instant backgrounds. This one is sure to compliment many images in your stamping collection.

Background Blocks Waves Clear Stamp Se £6.50

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www.uniko.co.uk

I'm delighted to bring back Bright Butterflies clear stamp set from retirement. Originally released in February 2013, it has stood the test of time and pairs wonderfully with so many Uniko stamps.

Bright Butterflies Clear Stamp Set £6.50

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www.uniko.co.uk

Or, why not pair the Bright Butterflies with the new Stencil - Layering Bright Butterflies? This layering stencil is so much fun and has lots of creative potential.

Stencil - Layering Bright Butterflies £10.75

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www.uniko.co.uk

I'm loving layering stencils and this Scandinavian inspired floral and foliage 4 layer stencil is up there as a favourite. The stencil is drawn in my signature style and I am sure it'll pair wonderfully with lots from the Organic Collection.

Stencil - Layering Organic Blooms £13.75

Copyright Uniko Ltd 2012 - To Date

www.uniko.co.uk

This is what the stencil looks like complete...

I'm finally jumping on the bandwagon of designing stamps to pair and compliment stencils. Organic Blooms clear stamp set is designed to be used on its own or combine with the Layering - Organic Blooms Stencil for even more creative possibilities and even quick colouring option! 

Organic Blooms Clear Stamp Set £11.50

Copyright Uniko Ltd 2012 - To Date

www.uniko.co.uk

Spring Botanicals is the long overdue fifth addition to the Spring Botanicals Collection. Drawn in the same style and sentiments in the same fun font combination, you're sure to enjoy this one if you like florals.

Spring Botanicals Primrose Clear Stamp Set £11.50

Copyright Uniko Ltd 2012 - To Date

www.uniko.co.uk

Lastly for the introductions we have the Stencil - Geometric Happy Birthday. This stencil is FREE with all release day orders of £15 or more, up until 7th March 2025 or while stocks last. After the 7th March it will be available for purchase.

Don't forget I have FREE Shipping on all orders of £40 or more until midnight GMT Sunday 2nd March 2025.

Now that I have formally introduced the new products and before you run to the website, how about some more inspiration from myself and The Brand Ambassadors. 

Be sure to comment along the hop for your chance to win a £25 eGift Certificate to spend in store. Winners of this giveaway and the stencils from the first couple of days introductions will be announced here on the blog, Saturday 8th March 2025, along with all the other 13th Birthday Celebration Winners 🎉

Happy Hopping!

 Anita

Bev

Izzy

Julie

Steph

Vinita

What a way to end February and Uniko's 13th Birthday Celebrations. Such an amazing showcase and inspiration. I know you'll agree with me that the team and all our guests have provided us with wonderful inspiration.

Thank you for joining in on the fun too.

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. 

Celebrating 13 Years - Introducing Stencil - Layering Organic Blooms and Organic Bloom Clear Stamps

Hello & Happy Wednesday! 

Welcome to day 4 of the Uniko 13th Birthday February Release introductions. Today myself and the Uniko Brand Ambassadors are Introducing Stencil - Layering Organic Blooms and Organic Bloom Clear Stamps. 

I've fallen in love with designing layering stencils!! 

This time I couldn't resist adding an option of using a coordinating clear stamp set. Both products can be used on their own or paired together for even more options. 

Along with the designs being drawn in my organic style seen in clear stamps such as Originally Organic and Originally Organic Additions. The products have an element taken from the Papercraft Society Box I designed for CraftStash. Plus they have a lovely Scandinavian look to them.

Let's have a look...

Anita

Bev

Izzy

Julie

Steph

Vinita

Be still my Scandinavian loving heart! Such pretty inspiration evoking beautiful spring and summer vibes. 

Until tomorrow, Crafty Hugs

Celebrating 13 Years - Introducing Alphabet Solid and Background Blocks Waves

Hello & Happy Tuesday! 

Welcome to day 3 of the Uniko 13th Birthday February Release introductions. Today myself and the Uniko Brand Ambassadors are Introducing Alphabet Solid and Background Blocks Waves. 

I originally intended to release Alphabet Solid the same time as the previously released Alphabet Outlined back in February 2020, but I changed my mind last minute and shelved it. I decided now was the time for it to be released. 

And well, you know me I love a Background Block and a stripy one at that, so a wave design it had to be! 

Let's have a look at these two products in action.

  Anita

Bev

Izzy

Julie

Steph

Vinita

I love seeing the creative ways alphabet stamps are used, they are such a great staple to have on hand for personalised cards. And I'm excited to see even more creative pairings with the Background Blocks Waves. The Brand Ambassadors showcased it wonderfully. 

Until tomorrow, Crafty Hugs