February 2026 Reveal, Release, Brand Ambassador Hop & Giveaway

Hello everyone!

Happy Saturday!

 

Happy Weekend.

It's here! The February 2026 Release is finally available here on the website. Be sure to run, don't walk! However, if you need more inspiration, carry on reading and join us.

First, a little formal introduction...

Background Blocks Birthday Scramble is a fun instant sentiment block. With the popularity of last year's Christmas version, Bev couldn't resist making a birthday version. 

Card 1

Background Blocks Birthday Scramble £6.50

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A colorful card with no actual coloring for a Birthday guy! Bright, bold and ready to party 🎉🎈📦 

I stamped and embossed in white using the Background Blocks Birthday Scramble set. I blended the DI over white embossing and wiped off excess ink from the scrambled bold letters. Using a water-dipped brush, I lift up more ink for more color fun! Love the result!! I added a little water splatter and blot.

I stamped circle elements to create a boundary around the centre piece from the Background Builders: Round in Circle stamp set, and I dazzled it with some sequins!

Card 2

Next up is a new Layering Stencil, Retro Rainbow. This stencil is different from the previously released Stencil - Layering Retro Lines. I love this!!

Stencil - Layering Retro Rainbow £14.50

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I created a Retro Double Arch with a sunspot design! This layered Retro Rainbow stencil is absolutely so versatile and can be added to previously released.

I took a piece of Pastel Yellow textured CS. Started to create an arch using this beautiful stencil. I used Picked Raspberry, Kitsch Flamingo, Abandoned Coral, Carved Pumpkin and Fossilized Amber DO inks to create the rainbow stripes. Then I created an artistic rainbow with a modern look using the Sunshine & Rainbows stamp set using the same inks. I doodled some designs using my white gel pen. And added a sundrop using circles from the Mid Century Modern Florals stamp set.

The sentiment is from the same set.

Card 3

 I love rainbows. And this is such a fun and cute stamp set!

Background Blocks My Favourite Colour Is Rainbow £6.50

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On a piece of white CS, I started with stamping the rainbow phrase in multicolors using Mermaid Lagoon, fossilized amber, Carved Pumpkin, Mowed Lawn and Crackling Campfire DI. With a little water on my water brush tip, I created the water wash look to the letters. Using the same ink choice, I stamped the outlined rainbow along with a cloud and falling Hearts. Stamped a heart above the letters and watercolored it.

Card 4

Ink & Flip Stencils are just special to me. I love the unique design of this amazing stencil!

Retro Flowers is a two-layer stencil. One for the flowers and one for the centre of the flowers. They can be used together or individually for even more creative options.

Stencil - Ink & Flip Layering Retro Flowers £8.00

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For my last card, I am featuring the Ink & Flip Layering Retro Flowers stencil! I wanted a textured look, so I applied some textured paste to showcase these pretty retro flowers. The sentiment is heat embossed in the silver pearl using the Mid Century Everyday Sentiment stamp set.

And that wraps up this little January Release. I hope you love the products as much as I do. But, as always, the Brand Ambassadors are here to tempt and inspire you a little bit more.

Be sure to comment along the way for your chance to win a £20 eGift Certificate to spend in store. The winner will be announced on Monday, 9th March 2026.

  Anita

Bev

Izzy

Julie

Natalie

Steph

Vinita (me)

What a wonderful, inspiring collection of cards. I am truly inspired, and I can't wait to share more using these new additions over the coming days and weeks.

Thank you for joining us!

Happy crafting!

14th Birthday February Release - Introducing... Ink & Flip Layering Retro Flowers

Hello everyone!

Happy Friday!

 

Welcome to Day 4 and the final of the 14th Birthday February Release Introductions. Today, I, along with other Uniko Brand Ambassadors, are introducing a new Ink & Flip Stencil.

Introducing... Ink & Flip Layering Retro Flowers. A modern, Bauhaus-inspired floral pattern that blends bold geometry with organic elegance. The minimalist design brings structured beauty and retro flair to any space! You will love this stencil!!

Let's have a look at it in action... 

Featuring these retro flowers in olive green, orange and deep teal on a soft textured white background.

This stencil is in two parts; one has semi-flowers, and the other contains small semicircles. I applied Crushed Olive Distress ink using a floral stencil first, and then added semicircles using crackling campfire DI. 

I added leaves from the Mid Century Modern Florals stamp set using Unchated Mariner DI. The sentiment is from the Organic Blooms stamp set.

Thank you for joining us today. I hope you will join us again tomorrow for the next product introduction. All the products being introduced will be available at 9a.m. GMT on Saturday, 28th February 2026.  

Happy crafting!

14th Birthday February Release - Introducing... Background Blocks My Favourite Colour Is Rainbow

 Hello everyone!

Happy Thursday!

Welcome to Day 3 of the 14th Birthday February Release Introductions. Today, the Uniko Brand Ambassadors are introducing a new Background Block.

Introducing Background Blocks: My Favorite Color Is Rainbow. 🌈☁ 💕

The newest rainbow stamp set is here to bring the *Wow* factor to any card. By filling playful colours into the fonts or any image, you can create a modern design. It's perfect for making someone's day feel even more special. It has many elements to add, with cuteness overloaded!

Let's have a look at it in action... 

I chose only the outlined rainbow element from the set to create my own colorful pattern for the background. I stamped the outline rainbow in various colors using Majestic Violet, Evergreen Bough, Kitsch Flamingo and Wild Honey Archival inks.

And filled the colours between the rainbow stripes using my ZIG watercolor brushes. The sentiment is from the Sunshine & Rainbows stamp set.

Thank you for joining us today. I hope you will join us again tomorrow for the next product introduction. All the products being introduced will be available at 9:00 a.m. GMT on Saturday, 28th February 2026. 

Happy crafting!

14th Birthday February Release - Introducing... Stencil Layering Retro Rainbow

 Hello everyone!

Happy Wednesday!

I hope you all are having a good day!

Welcome to Day 2 of the 14th Birthday February Release Introductions. Today, the Uniko Brand Ambassadors and I are introducing a new retro layering stencil. 

Introducing Stencil Layering Retro Rainbow. I am a little smitten with this beautiful retro rainbow stencil set.

Let's have a look ....... 

I started with the largest retro rainbow stripe stencil from the rainbow set on a piece of white CS using Picked raspberry DO ink.  Then the second largest retro stripe from the set and so on...... using kitsch flamingo, fossilized amber, crushed olive and mermaid lagoon DO inks.

The sentiment is from the Sunshine & Rainbows stamp set. This card is perfect to brighten someone's day 🌈.

Happy crafting!

14th Birthday February Release - Introducing... Background Blocks Birthday Scramble

Hello everyone!

Happy Tuesday!

Are you ready for the celebration with a new Release!!!

 

Happy Tuesday.

Welcome to Day 1 of the 14th Birthday February Release Introductions. Today, I, along with the Uniko Brand Ambassadors and Bev are introducing a new Background Block. You are going to love this one.

"Introducing Background Blocks Birthday Scramble"

Looking to add a burst of celebration to your designs? I love this scrambled Happy Birthday right font, which instantly sets the tone and makes your message shine with party symbols!

Happy Birthday is a font that delivers elegance, versatility and artistic beauty in equal measure. It's not just a Typography --- it's a design experience that adds magic to every project.

On a white die-cut cardstock, I stamped the Scrambled Happy Birthday image in Jet Black Archival ink. I watercoloured the fonts using my ZIG watercolour brushes. I added some white dots to the letter I for more fun!

I hope you come back tomorrow for the next product introduction. All the products being introduced will be available at 9am GMT on Saturday, 28th February 2026. 

Happy crafting!

 

14th Birthday February Release Sneak Peeks

Hello everyone!

Happy Monday!

As you all know, February is a Birthday celebration month at Uniko, and this month we are counting down to a new release.

So let's have a quick look at the sneak peeks at what is coming...

First up is a new Background Block, and one that I think will be just as popular as the Background Blocks Christmas Scramble! 

 Retro Layering Stripes, so it only seemed fitting to expand the collection with a new addition. 

And this next peek is perfect to accompany it...........

And lastly, a two-layer Ink & Flip stencil .........

That wraps up the peeks, and there will be something for everyone. I do hope you will find time to join the Uniko Brand Ambassadors from tomorrow as we start the introductions.

All these products will be available at 9 a.m. GMT Saturday, 28th February 2026. 

Happy crafting

Uniko's 14th Birthday Linky Party

 Hello everyone!

Happy Wednesday!

 

Today is Uniko's 14th Birthday officially. Simply create a birthday card using any Uniko products (current, retired or digital) and link up in the linky at the Uniko blog.

Now, let's have a look at the inspiration.....

Do you create your own designs using Geometric shapes?

This card featured simple geometric shapes with a limited color palette and clean lines. This was absolutely fun to create!

An abstract character built using layering the Bauhaus Spring Blocks Stencil and combining it with the MCM Background Builders stamp set using Jet Black archival inks, fossilized amber, and abandoned coral DO inks.

The sentiment is from the Bauhaus Blocks stamp set.

This creation explores balance, playfulness, and rhythm with a strong visual scene and is perfect for a birthday occasion.

I hope you enjoyed the retro abstract card design I created today, and are inspired to give them a try!

There is plenty of time to join in on the fun at Uniko.

The deadline for submission is 23:59 (GMT) on Sunday, 8th March 2026.

 Prize - £25 eGift Certificate 

Open Worldwide

Party Rules

Use Uniko Products Only*.

No backlinking. Linked cards/projects must be new.

Maximum Entries 3 Per Person.

*If you don't own any physical Uniko products, you are welcome to use free Uniko Digital images to create your card. 

Don't use social media or have a blog to upload your card & link from? 

No worries, drop an email to bev@uniko.co.uk, titled Uniko's 14th Birthday, including a card photo, and she will upload it for you.

Winners will be chosen by Brand Ambassador votes and will be announced on Wednesday, 11th March 2026, along with all the winners. 

Have fun and happy crafting!