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BYSHC Sketch #19 + No Stamping Holiday Cards

2/18/2022

Hi everybody! We are focusing on getting a jump on our 2022 holiday cards and be less stressed out come
November/December and the holidays.
Being prepared will give you lots of time for all the fun holiday activities to enjoy with friends & family!
Join our monthly Sketch Challenges and enter to win our giveaway or just add to your holiday stash of cards for 2022
and be ahead of the holidays!

Join us here:
Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers FB group
or {BYSHC} for short and get inspired!
We are a group of card makers that will be sharing Christmas,
Winter Holidays, or Winter-y cards every month, ALL year long!

Check out Sketch Challenge #19 for February
Use it like it is, or as an inspirational guide, or get creative and flip it, turn it around, or upside down, and make something wonderful!

Our sketch for this month is so fun with your scraps, pattern papers, holiday stamps, dies, stickers, ribbon, or where ever your imagination takes you!

Both of these cards are A2 size, 5.5" x 4.25" with NO stamping and pretty flat for mailing. I varied from the sketch just a smidge, because I wanted these gorgeous poinsettia's to be the focus and flipped the bottom one.

I used Unity products: Rustic Winter Wishes paper pack and the NEW Scallops & Rectangles (nesting dies); Big Shot die cutting machine; AC black cardstock, satin ribbon, and red twine; added a few adhesive rhinestones; and adhered with Scor-Pal-Scor-Tape 1/2" (tear tape adhesive at Scrapbookpal) to a sturdy card base from Papertrey Ink cardstock (not shown) to complete these beauties.

Shop the links below (some are affiliates) for supplies I used.

I hope we've inspired you to try our monthly holiday card sketch challenges and share what you create.
The possibilities are endless!

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Every month you can join the fun, be inspired, & stock your stash!
Don’t stress out during the holidays and save time by using our easy
to follow monthly sketches + build up your stash of cards +
enter to win prizes too!

Details here => {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge #19 for more inspiration join us here:
Facebook: Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Facebook group
Instagram: @byshcardmakers

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Thank You for stopping by!
I wish you happiness & craftiness!

xoxo ~ Kim

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Friends of Unity Feb Blog Hop + Sketch + Giveaways

2/5/2022

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Welcome to our February 2022
~ Friends of Unity Blog Hop ~
where several amazing designer friends get together to share
our love (and obsessions) of Unity Stamp Company
to inspire you with amazing projects every month!

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Before I get started...
check our ==> January Blog Hops to see if you are one of the many Winners and claim your prizes!!!

Our Winner here at My Kraft Kloset, for January is...

"C.O."

Congratulations!!!

Our theme for February is... a Sketch!
Fun, right? I'm excited, as I've been making cards all week for my GIU-Growing in Unity week and was kind of out of ideas.
BAM! A new sketch is the perfect inspiration and this is an easy one.

Let's Get Started...

Card #1: Kiss the world with kindness
I used "new to me" Unity stamps, the new Unity Scallop & Rectangle (nesting dies), a little heat embossing, and this gorgeous Unity paper pack from fall.

And on all my projects today I am using all Unity stamps I've never used before... that's one of my goals this year, is to use "new to me" or never used stamps! What are your crafting goals this year?

Supplies: Unity Scallops & Rectangles (nesting dies), Kiss the World stamp set, Autumn Dream (paper pack). Big Shot die cutting machine. MISTI Stamping Tool. Ranger Ink Distress Oxide Inks: Picked Raspberry (lips) and Seedless Preserves and clear embossing powder. Marvy Uchida Heat Embossing Tool. Papertrey black and purple cardstock. And repurposed ribbon (I tend to collect them). Scor-Pal - Scor-Tape 1/2" (tear tape adhesive at Scrapbookpal).

Card #2: Just a Note
I used a "new to me" Unity sentiment stamp, the new Scallop & Rectangle (nesting dies), heat embossing on kraft with this amazing background stamp, and repurposed this Unity pattern paper from Christmas.

Supplies: Unity Scallops & Rectangles (nesting dies), Brutus Monroe Lace Background stamp, Gotta Love Sentiments, Rustic Winter Wishes (holiday paper pack). Big Shot die cutting machine. MISTI Stamping Tool. Versamark clear ink. Ranger Ink Distress Oxide Ink-Pine Needles and Seafoam white embossing powder. Marvy Uchida Heat Embossing Tool. Brutus Monroe Lunghbag (kraft) cardstock. Bobunny Double Dot pattern paper. Adhesive glitter enamel dots and AC red satin ribbon. Scor-Pal - Scor-Tape 1/2" (tear tape adhesive at Scrapbookpal).

Card #3: Love
I used a "new to me" Unity paper pack and scraps, the new Unity Scallop & Rectangle (nesting dies), a little heat embossing, and a touch of bling!

Supplies: Unity Scallops & Rectangles (nesting dies), Love In The Background stamp, Romantic Expressions (paper pack). Big Shot die cutting machine. MISTI Stamping Tool. Versamark clear ink. Ranger Ink Distress Oxide Inks: Worn Lipstick, Picked Raspberry, Candied Apple and Clear embossing powder. Marvy Uchida Heat Embossing Tool. Papertrey white (cardbase not shown) and black cardstock. My Favorite Things-Watercolor pattern paper. Adhesive red/white heart rhinestones and AC red twine. Scor-Pal - Scor-Tape 1/2" (tear tape adhesive at Scrapbookpal).

Here's a recap of all three cards...

I hope I've inspired you to try our sketch, play with your stamps, try different papers, and see what you can create.
The possibilities are endless!

Supplies I used are available below, with some affiliate links.
Happy Shopping!

Pssst! Are you still with me???
Enter this GIVEAWAY using the Rafflecopter box below.
The more boxes you check the greater your chances. One winner will be selected randomly at each giveaway, contacted via email or private messaging, & announced in March 2022.
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==> The HOP starts below <==
Be sure to start at the beginning & Hop
with ALL of these talented
Friends of Unity Designers
click on their names below & leave a comment at each blog to enter!

Crystal O. Minkler <= go back to start
Eileen Mathys
Bobbie Sue McConathy
April Sarandrea
Dawn Fields
Colleen Balija
Rachel Duong
Kim Klinkovsky <= you are here
Joyce Verdon
Amber Trubiak
Robyn Jordan

Disclaimer: We designers on the Friends of Unity team appreciate every single comment. We use products from our own stash for ours giveaway. We are NOT paid or sponsored by Unity Stamp Co., but they do approve of our hop, and that makes us happy! We started this hop because we love Unity Stamps. That's it. This hop is our way of showcasing our Unity cards to inspire others along the way!

Thank You for stopping by!
February is Black History Month: celebrate, educate, & unite; Galentines Feb 13, celebrate your girlfriends; & Valentines Feb 14!

 I wish you a happy & crafty February!

xoxo ~ Kim

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Growing in Unity Day 5 + Moose Card

2/4/2022

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Check out Day 1 => "here"
Check out Day 2 => "here"
Check out Day 3 => "here"
Check out Day 4 => "here"

Hi everybody! Welcome back to Day 5, the last day of my Growing in Unity week, as it's coming to an end. It's been amazing! Thank you Unity for choosing me! And thank you all for coming back each day. It's been so heartwarming reading through all your kind and encouraging comments. But it doesn't have to end... Let's stay connected!

Click below (or in the right sidebar) and follow this blog on Bloglovin; or join my FB sharing group and share your cards too; or follow my other social media channels to see other projects I'm creating every month, and all year long!

I truly love our craft community and how kind and supportive you all are to each other. I've had a blast all week going through my Unity stamps to find some "new to me" stamps, some favorites to share, and coming up with some techniques. I hope you've enjoyed this week too!
If you missed a day, click above and follow along and comment on each day this week to enter to win (2) Unity Stamp Co prizes!

And the crafty adventure continues...

Today's project is another masculine card, "surprise!" (lol) Not! As I informed you yesterday that my whole week would focus on masculine cards. They are challenging at times and let's be real... we need more ideas and inspiration! So I hope you've enjoyed them.

Today I'm using a "new to me" background stamp and stencil combo, my ALL time favorite stamp set (the moose), and more heat embossing! I was inspired by the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, through Canada, and all the way to Denali National Park in Alaska on my many travels.

On this card I used the Woodland Layers Stamp and the Mountain Scapes (stencil), because I've never used them before, and OH they make some gorgeous backgrounds!
First on white cardstock I created the mountain background with the stencil, blending brushes, and a few Distress Oxide Inks:
Mountains: Weathered Wood and Faded Jeans
Sky: Fossilized Amber and Rusty Hinge

Next I placed the angled tree stamp from the Woodland Layers set in my MISTI stamping tool, inked it up with Distress Oxide Inks-Pine Needles and Black Soot to darken the tress. And removed from the MISTI.

To create the lake I inked up my MISTI with Distress Oxide Inks: Salty Ocean, Faded Jeans, Brushed Corduroy and sprayed them with water. And dipped a water brush into the inks to "paint" in the lake and a beach or land.

Then I placed the moose in the MISTI, inked it up with Distress Oxide Inks-Brushed Corduroy, Rusty Hinge, and Walnut Stain, and stamped on a white piece of cardstock. Wiped off the ink, and re-inked the antlers with VersaFine Clair Ink-Pinecone, stamped the moose again, removed from the MISTI, sprinkled with clear embossing powder, and heat set.
OH! Isn't he handsome? I just love him!

This one I call Color/Clear (colored pigment ink/clear embossing powder)
for the Moose.

I love this technique when you have endless colors of "thick" or pigmented inks, but not all the pretty embossing powder colors.

Click the photo's below for more details on the process.

Supplies I used are available below, with some affiliate links.
Happy Shopping!

Unity Stamp Products: Woodland Layers Stamp, Mountain Scapes (stencil), Northwoods Peace, Whit's Words, Scallops & Rectangles (nesting dies), and Rustic Winter Wishes (paper pack)
Big Shot diecutting machine
Magnuson Custom Stamps for my custom logo (Thank you, Nic & Angie Blom)
MISTI Stamping Tool
Ranger Ink: Distress Oxide Ink-Fossilized Amber, Rusty Hinge, Faded Jeans, Walnut Stain, Pine Needles, Salty Ocean, Brushed Corduroy, Black Soot, Weathered Wood, and Clear Embossing Powder
VersaFine Clair ink-Pinecone (antlers)
Tim Holtz water brush
AC-American Crafts Cardstock: white and brown
Brutus Monroe Lunchbag (kraft) cardstock
Picket Fence Studios-Life Changing Blending Brushes
AC Natural Twine
Scor-Pal - Scor-Tape 1/2" (tear tape adhesive at Scrapbookpal)

Thank You for joining me today for Day 5 of my
Growing in Unity Week. It's been amazing!
I hope I've inspired you to use your stamps,
try different heat embossing techniques and
discover the "magic" too!

Be sure to leave a comment on this post and
every day this week, for a chance to win one of
(2) $20 gift credits to Unity Stamp Company!!!

I hope to see you here tomorrow for our 'Friends of Unity' monthly blog hop full of new inspiration!

Have a happy & crafty weekend! ~Kim

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Growing in Unity Day 4 + Valentine Gnome Card

2/3/2022

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Check out Day 1 => "here"
Check out Day 2 => "here"
Check out Day 3 => "here"
Check out Day 5 => "here"

Hi everybody! Welcome back to Day 4 of my Growing in Unity week. It's been super fun going through my Unity stamps to use some new ones, share some favorite stamps, and favorite techniques. I hope you've enjoyed them too! If you missed a day, click above and follow along and comment on each day this week to enter to win (2) Unity Stamp Co prizes!

And the crafty adventure continues...

Today's project is another masculine card, because why not!?! I'm on a roll and I don't think anyone has done a whole week of just masculine cards before. So let's show them some love this week... as Valentines Day is ONLY 11 days away... February 14th! Are you ready???

Today I'm using another great background stamp, some "new to me" Unity Gnome Stamps, and more heat embossing!
But any of these would be great for any lovey dovey occasion or gender. So don't forget your gal pals on Galentines Day February 13 too!

On this card I used "Jot It Down" Background stamp, because I've never used it before and it's great for so many projects.
I placed the stamp in my MISTI stamping tool, inked it up with Versamark clear ink, stamped on a white piece of cardstock, removed from the MISTI, sprinkled with light blue embossing powder (this one is shiny), and heat set. It looks like notebook paper! I love it!

Next I placed a piece of white cardstock in my MISTI, inked up this darling gnome with Ranger Distress Oxide ink-Weathered Wood, removed from the MISTI, sprinkled with clear embossing powder, and heat set.
This one is shiny too! I thought about doing a no-line technique, but
I wanted an outline that wasn't black. That's why I chose the gray, it was softer. Who says Easter Gnomes are just for Easter?
Isn't he cute with the fun Nordic hat and bunny slippers? Love it!

Then I took the embossed notebook panel, placed it back in the MISTI
stamped with Versamark clear ink for the sentiment across the top (prayed I didn't mess it up, it worked the first try, yay!), removed from the MISTI, sprinkled with red embossing powder, and heat set.
Don't you just love the "magic" of heat embossing?

This one I call Clear/Color (clear ink/pastel colored embossing powder)
for the background.

Color/Clear (colored pigment ink/clear embossing powder)
for the Gnome.
I love this technique when you have endless colors of "thick" or pigmented inks, but not all the pretty embossing powder colors.

And Clear/Color (clear ink/red embossing powder)
for the sentiment.

Click the photo's below for more details on the process.

Supplies I used are available below, with some affiliate links.
Happy Shopping!

Unity Stamp Products: Jot It Down Background stamp, Sweet Easter Gnome, Say It With Love (sentiment kit),
Romantic Expression (paper pack)
Magnuson Custom Stamps for my custom logo (Thank you, Nic & Angie Blom)
MISTI Stamping Tool
Versamark Clear Ink
Ranger Ink: Distress Oxide Ink-Weathered Wood, Carnation Red Embossing Powder and Clear Embossing Powder
SU Embossing Powder-Light Blue
Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers
Papertrey Ink Cardstock (110lb white and black)
AC Red Twine
Reflections Adhesive Red Heart Rhinestones
Scor-Pal - Scor-Tape 1/2" (tear tape adhesive at Scrapbookpal)

Thank You for joining me today for Day 4 of my
Growing in Unity Week. I hope I've inspired you to
mix up your stamps, try different heat embossing techniques and discover the "magic" too!

Be sure to leave a comment on this post and
every day this week, for a chance to win one of
(2) $20 gift credits to Unity Stamp Company!!!
See ya tomorrow!

Have a happy & crafty week! ~Kim

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Growing in Unity Day 3 + Lighthouse Card

2/2/2022

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Check out Day 1 => "here"
Check out Day 2 => "here"
Check out Day 4 => "here"
Check out Day 5 => "here"

Hi everybody! Welcome back to Day 3 of my Growing in Unity week, that's filled with fun Unity projects, and some of my favorite things, or whatever I found in my craft room, because I'm kind of in limbo between two houses. (lol) If you missed a day, click above and follow along and comment on each day this week to enter to win (2) Unity Stamp Co prizes!

And the crafty adventures continue...

Today's project is another masculine card, because they can be hard to make. I get it, as I have 3 sons, and I'm always looking for new designs and this card is great for many occasions.

Today I'm using some more of my favorite things, like background stamps, some "new to me" Unity Stamps, and more heat embossing techniques!

On this card I used "She Sells Sea Shells" Background stamp, because it's a favorite of mine for so many great projects.
I placed the stamp in my MISTI stamping tool, inked it up with Versamark clear ink, stamped on an ivory piece of cardstock, removed from the MISTI, sprinkled with blue distress embossing powder, and heat set.

Now I will tell you, distress embossing powder is different, as it says it's "weather worn" and not shiny, glaze, or opaque. Once it's heat set, it feels almost gritty like sand. It's old, but still works. It's the original distress powders we all have in our stash.
But it turned out really kind of cool and fit with my beachy, nautical theme.

Next I placed a piece of white cardstock in my MISTI, inked it up with Ranger Distress Oxide ink-Faded Jeans, removed from the MISTI, sprinkled with clear embossing powder, and heat set. This one is shiny!

Then I stamped Ranger Distress Oxide ink-Faded Jeans on white cardstock for the sentiment with clear embossing powder too!
Don't you just love the "magic" of heat embossing?

I love this technique when you have endless colors of "thick" or pigmented inks, but not all the pretty embossing powder colors.

This one I call Clear/Distress (clear ink/distress embossing powder)
for the background.
and Color/Clear (colored pigment ink/clear embossing powder)
for the lighthouse image and the sentiment.

Click the photo's below for more details on the process.

Supplies I used are available below, with some affiliate links.
Happy Shopping!

Unity Stamp Products: She Sells Sea Shells Background stamp,
My Heart Is A Sailor by Graciellie Design, Good Vibes For Reals,
and the NEW Scallops & Rectangles (nesting dies)
Big Shot die cutting machine
Magnuson Custom Stamps for my custom logo (Thank you, Nic & Angie Blom)
MISTI Stamping Tool
Versamark Clear Ink
Ranger Ink: Distress Oxide Ink-Brushed Corduroy and Faded Jeans, Distress Embossing Powder-Broken China, and Clear Embossing Powder
Picket Fence Studios-Life Changing Blending Brushes
Papertrey Ink Cardstock (110lb white and ivory)
BoBunny Double Dot navy patterned paper
Scor-Pal - Scor-Tape 1/2" (tear tape adhesive at Scrapbookpal)

Thank You for joining me today for Day 3 of my
Growing in Unity Week. I hope I've inspired you to
mix up your stamps, try different embossing powders and discover the "magic" too!

Be sure to leave a comment on this post and
every day this week, for a chance to win one of
(2) $20 gift credits to Unity Stamp Company!!!
See ya tomorrow!

Have a happy & crafty week! ~Kim

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Growing in Unity Day 2 + Masculine Shaker Birthday Card

2/1/2022

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Check out Day 1 => "here"
Check out Day 3 => "here"
Check out Day 4 => "here"
Check out Day 5 => "here"

Hi everybody! Welcome back to Day 2 of my Growing in Unity week, that will be filled with fun Unity projects, and some of my favorite things, or what I found in my craft room, probably from a sale, because I cleaned up a bit! (lol) If you missed a day, click above and follow along and comment on each day this week to enter to win (2) Unity Stamp Co prizes!

And the crafty adventures continue...

Today's project is another very special birthday card for my other twin son who turned 19yrs old this month too! Because masculine cards can be challenging at times, as I have 3 sons, I'm always looking for new ideas and this design is great for many occasions.

One of my New Years Resolutions (ok, probably the only one, let's be real) (lol) is to use stamps or products this year, that I haven't used before. As we've all got them... especially after the many great Unity sales, so let's use those stamps people!

Today I'm using some more of my favorite things, like background stamps, patterned paper, some "new to me" Unity Stamps, more heat embossing techniques, and a little bling! Yes, boys can have bling too... you'll see!

On this card I used "Just A Number Background" stamp that I placed in my MISTI stamping tool, inked it up with Versamark clear ink, stamped on this amazing blue wood patterned paper, removed from the MISTI, sprinkled with clear embossing powder, and heat set. And used Ranger Distress Oxide ink-Faded Jeans on the sentiment "happy birthday" stamp with clear embossing powder. And watch the "magic."

I love this technique when you have endless colors of "thick" or pigmented inks, but not all the pretty embossing powder colors.

This one I call Clear/Clear (clear ink/clear embossing powder)
for the background.
and Color/Clear (colored pigment ink/clear embossing powder)
for the sentiment.

Click the photo's below for more details on the process.

Supplies I used are available below, with some affiliate links.
Happy Shopping!

Unity Stamp Products: Just A Number Background stamp, Rustic Wood (paper pack), Many More Birthdays stamp set, (coordinating die) Many More Birthdays, & Tonic Studios 5x7 Shaker Pockets
Big Shot die cutting machine
Magnuson Custom Stamps for my custom logo (Thank you, Nic & Angie Blom)
Versamark Clear Ink
Ranger Ink: Distress Oxide Ink-Faded Jeans and Clear Embossing Powder
MISTI Stamping Tool
Papertrey Ink Cardstock (110lb white, not shown)
Graphic 45-Sport scrap of patterned number paper
AC Bakers Twine
Kat Scrappiness Ocean Sequin Mix
SU retired stars/hearts sequin mix
Scor-Pal - Scor-Tape 1/2" (tear tape adhesive at Scrapbookpal)

Thank You for joining me today for Day 2 of my
Growing in Unity Week. I hope I've inspired you to
try shaker cards & heat embossing and discover the "magic" too!

Be sure to leave a comment on this post and
every day this week, for a chance to win one of
(2) $20 gift credits to Unity Stamp Company!!!
See ya tomorrow!

Have a happy & crafty week! ~Kim

For more inspiration click below
to follow these social media channels:

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BYSHC Sketch #19 + No Stamping Holiday Cards

Friends of Unity Feb Blog Hop + Sketch + Giveaways

Growing in Unity Day 5 + Moose Card

Growing in Unity Day 4 + Valentine Gnome Card

Growing in Unity Day 3 + Lighthouse Card

Growing in Unity Day 2 + Masculine Shaker Birthday Card

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