Welcome to our February 2023
~ Friends of Unity Blog Hop ~
where several amazing designer friends & myself
share our love (and obsessions) of Unity Stamp Company
to inspire you with amazing projects every month!
Grab a cuppa your favorite brew,
cozy up to follow along, and hop with us.
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Before I get started...
check our ==> January Blog Hops to see if you are one of our
many Winners and claim your prizes!!!
Our Winner here at My Kraft Kloset, for January 2023 is...
"Tami R."
Congratulations!!!
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Our theme for February is...
All About the Sentiments!
With the start of a new year we all have stamps from last year we haven't used yet and some new ones too!
So lets dig out those sentiments, get inspired, & use them.
~ Friends of Unity Blog Hop ~
where several amazing designer friends & myself
share our love (and obsessions) of Unity Stamp Company
to inspire you with amazing projects every month!
Grab a cuppa your favorite brew,
cozy up to follow along, and hop with us.
***
Before I get started...
check our ==> January Blog Hops to see if you are one of our
many Winners and claim your prizes!!!
Our Winner here at My Kraft Kloset, for January 2023 is...
"Tami R."
Congratulations!!!
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Our theme for February is...
All About the Sentiments!
With the start of a new year we all have stamps from last year we haven't used yet and some new ones too!
So lets dig out those sentiments, get inspired, & use them.
As I continue to keep my "New Years Resolution" to only use "new to me" Unity stamps every month this year I have picked
an assortment of sentiments to share with you today.
Along with a few of my favorite things like
pattern paper, heat embossing, and ribbon.
Here's what I came up with...
an assortment of sentiments to share with you today.
Along with a few of my favorite things like
pattern paper, heat embossing, and ribbon.
Here's what I came up with...
Card #1: Just A Note
It's a new year with lots of changes and it's only February!
Recently one of my co-workers resigned to pursue her dream job at the botanical gardens. We couldn't be happier for her, but will miss her! So I found it only fitting for us to wish her good luck with a "plant" card using this amazing stamp that's "new to me."
It's a new year with lots of changes and it's only February!
Recently one of my co-workers resigned to pursue her dream job at the botanical gardens. We couldn't be happier for her, but will miss her! So I found it only fitting for us to wish her good luck with a "plant" card using this amazing stamp that's "new to me."
I've been trying to keep things simple lately, but I love layers. I had this embossing folder that reminded me of a trellis and used that with kraft cardstock as the background.
To keep things "earthy" I cut out green and white pieces of cardstock using these fun rectangle & scallop dies with my Big Shot die cutting machine. I don't usually die cut before I stamp, but it helped to center the plant stamp.
Next using my MISTI stamping tool, I stamped the plant image with Versafine Clair-Nocturne black ink, removed from the MISTI, sprinkled with clear embossing powder, and heat set. And proceeded to color with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers.
I really wanted the sentiment to pop, so I placed the plant image in my MISTI again, stamped the sentiment with Versamark clear ink, sprinkled with white embossing powder, and heat set. And adhered to green cardstock and adhered to card base. Added a green satin ribbon. And on the inside we all added "just a note" to wish her well on her new adventure. I think she liked it! What do you think?
Here is the card process:
To keep things "earthy" I cut out green and white pieces of cardstock using these fun rectangle & scallop dies with my Big Shot die cutting machine. I don't usually die cut before I stamp, but it helped to center the plant stamp.
Next using my MISTI stamping tool, I stamped the plant image with Versafine Clair-Nocturne black ink, removed from the MISTI, sprinkled with clear embossing powder, and heat set. And proceeded to color with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers.
I really wanted the sentiment to pop, so I placed the plant image in my MISTI again, stamped the sentiment with Versamark clear ink, sprinkled with white embossing powder, and heat set. And adhered to green cardstock and adhered to card base. Added a green satin ribbon. And on the inside we all added "just a note" to wish her well on her new adventure. I think she liked it! What do you think?
Here is the card process:
Supplies used for Card #1:
Unity Products: Hello Succulents stamp set; Gotta Love Sentiments; and Rectangles & Scallops Nesting Dies
Big Shot die cutting machine; Stampin Up/Sizix Modern Mosaic embossing folder; MISTI stamping tool; Versafine Clair-Nocturne black pigment ink; Ranger Ink clear embossing powder; Versamark clear ink; Ranger Ink Seafoam white embossing powder; Marvy Uchida heat embossing tool; Spectrum alcohol markers; Brutus Monroe Lunch Bag (kraft) cardstock; American Crafts white (for image), green, and black cardstock; AC green satin ribbon; Papertrey Ink white 110lb cardstock base; Double sided tear tape (scor-tape) at Scrapbookpal.
Unity Products: Hello Succulents stamp set; Gotta Love Sentiments; and Rectangles & Scallops Nesting Dies
Big Shot die cutting machine; Stampin Up/Sizix Modern Mosaic embossing folder; MISTI stamping tool; Versafine Clair-Nocturne black pigment ink; Ranger Ink clear embossing powder; Versamark clear ink; Ranger Ink Seafoam white embossing powder; Marvy Uchida heat embossing tool; Spectrum alcohol markers; Brutus Monroe Lunch Bag (kraft) cardstock; American Crafts white (for image), green, and black cardstock; AC green satin ribbon; Papertrey Ink white 110lb cardstock base; Double sided tear tape (scor-tape) at Scrapbookpal.
Card #2: Happy Birthday Happy Birthday
This month a special lady is having a birthday and she loves roses and pink. And here is another beautiful stamp I have yet to use, until now. I know... I don't know what I've been waiting for. Keeping things simple, I decided to use this new gorgeous paper pack from Unity and it's great for many occasions, not just Valentines.
Card #2: Happy Birthday Happy Birthday
This month a special lady is having a birthday and she loves roses and pink. And here is another beautiful stamp I have yet to use, until now. I know... I don't know what I've been waiting for. Keeping things simple, I decided to use this new gorgeous paper pack from Unity and it's great for many occasions, not just Valentines.
Using my MISTI stamping tool I stamped this trio of roses with Versamark clear ink on pattern paper, sprinkled with white embossing powder, and heat set. Next I used Distress Oxide Inks in red and orange and added the "happy birthday" in alternating colors. Heat set to dry, because oxides are thick and need drying time or it will smear.
Trimmed to size and adhered to another pretty rose pattern paper from the same paper pack. Then adhered to a white card base. Added adhesive pink pearls and this tea rose crinkle ribbon to finish this beauty and get her in the mail.
Here is the card process:
Trimmed to size and adhered to another pretty rose pattern paper from the same paper pack. Then adhered to a white card base. Added adhesive pink pearls and this tea rose crinkle ribbon to finish this beauty and get her in the mail.
Here is the card process:
Supplies used for Card #2:
Unity Products: My Condolences (rose) stamp set; Heart of Autumn (front sentiments); Everything Wonderful (inside sentiment) and Enveloped in Love paper pack
MISTI stamping tool; Versamark clear ink; Ranger Ink Seafoam white embossing powder; Marvy Uchida heat embossing tool; Ranger Ink Distress Oxide Inks: candied apple and carved pumpkin; tea rose crinkle ribbon; adhesive pink pearls; Papertrey Ink white 110lb cardstock base; Double sided tear tape (scor-tape) at Scrapbookpal.
Unity Products: My Condolences (rose) stamp set; Heart of Autumn (front sentiments); Everything Wonderful (inside sentiment) and Enveloped in Love paper pack
MISTI stamping tool; Versamark clear ink; Ranger Ink Seafoam white embossing powder; Marvy Uchida heat embossing tool; Ranger Ink Distress Oxide Inks: candied apple and carved pumpkin; tea rose crinkle ribbon; adhesive pink pearls; Papertrey Ink white 110lb cardstock base; Double sided tear tape (scor-tape) at Scrapbookpal.
Card #3: So Sorry
Sympathy cards are hard anytime of year and I've already needed four and it's only February. These are nice to have on hand when this unfortunate occasion arises and pretty simple to make. I made these gorgeous cards for my Aunt and two cousins who recently lost their husband/father. He was the last of my Uncles to pass away and a great man. He was a champion bowler and an outdoor enthusiast who loved to hunt and fish all over Michigan. His absence is felt across the miles.
Card #3: So Sorry
Sympathy cards are hard anytime of year and I've already needed four and it's only February. These are nice to have on hand when this unfortunate occasion arises and pretty simple to make. I made these gorgeous cards for my Aunt and two cousins who recently lost their husband/father. He was the last of my Uncles to pass away and a great man. He was a champion bowler and an outdoor enthusiast who loved to hunt and fish all over Michigan. His absence is felt across the miles.
I combined two different stamps to create this card. I'm not a big fan of moths, but I choose to believe these are more like butterflies that symbolize rebirth or resurrection. And this is a stunning set for so many occasions.
I kept it simple and used pattern watercolor paper as my backgrounds, but you can certainly create your own. And using my MISTI stamping tool I stamped the butterflies with clear ink on pattern paper, sprinkled with silver embossing powder, and heat set to get this wonderful metallic image. Then stamped this heartfelt sentiment in distress oxide ink colors to coordinate with the backgrounds.
Next I adhered the panels to black cardstock and adhered to a white card bases. And these are ready to mail out our condolences.
Here is the card process:
I kept it simple and used pattern watercolor paper as my backgrounds, but you can certainly create your own. And using my MISTI stamping tool I stamped the butterflies with clear ink on pattern paper, sprinkled with silver embossing powder, and heat set to get this wonderful metallic image. Then stamped this heartfelt sentiment in distress oxide ink colors to coordinate with the backgrounds.
Next I adhered the panels to black cardstock and adhered to a white card bases. And these are ready to mail out our condolences.
Here is the card process:
Supplies used for Card #3:
Unity Products: It’s Been Too Long (butterfly) stamp set and My Condolences (sentiment) stamp set
MISTI stamping tool; Versamark clear ink; Ranger Ink Silver embossing powder; Marvy Uchida heat embossing tool; Ranger Ink Distress Oxide Inks: chipped sapphire and wilted violet; My Favorite Things watercolor pattern paper; American Crafts Black cardstock; Papertrey Ink white 110lb cardstock base; Double sided tear tape (scor-tape) at Scrapbookpal.
Here's another peak at all of them...
Unity Products: It’s Been Too Long (butterfly) stamp set and My Condolences (sentiment) stamp set
MISTI stamping tool; Versamark clear ink; Ranger Ink Silver embossing powder; Marvy Uchida heat embossing tool; Ranger Ink Distress Oxide Inks: chipped sapphire and wilted violet; My Favorite Things watercolor pattern paper; American Crafts Black cardstock; Papertrey Ink white 110lb cardstock base; Double sided tear tape (scor-tape) at Scrapbookpal.
Here's another peak at all of them...
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I hope we've inspired you to mix & match
your stamps & create some amazing
heartfelt cards with your sentiments.
The possibilities are endless!
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Supplies I used are available below, with some affiliate links that give me a little commission. Thank you for shopping!
I hope we've inspired you to mix & match
your stamps & create some amazing
heartfelt cards with your sentiments.
The possibilities are endless!
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Supplies I used are available below, with some affiliate links that give me a little commission. Thank you for shopping!
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I hope you have a happy & crafty February!
xoxo ~ Kim
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xoxo ~ Kim
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Craft Challenges:
Card #1
Word Art Wednesday Anything Goes - Weeks #581-582
KRAFTY CHICKS CHALLENGE #649 WEEK 1 (STAMP ACT)
Card #2
The Flower Challenge #77 Use Your Latest Stamps or Dies
Retro Rubber Challenge 199 | Tickled Pink! (My stamps are over 2yrs old and I used all the colors)
Card #3
Try Stamping Tuesday Sketch Challenge 592 - Ends Feb 12th- (I used it in reverse)
Card #1
Word Art Wednesday Anything Goes - Weeks #581-582
KRAFTY CHICKS CHALLENGE #649 WEEK 1 (STAMP ACT)
Card #2
The Flower Challenge #77 Use Your Latest Stamps or Dies
Retro Rubber Challenge 199 | Tickled Pink! (My stamps are over 2yrs old and I used all the colors)
Card #3
Try Stamping Tuesday Sketch Challenge 592 - Ends Feb 12th- (I used it in reverse)
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Try Stamping Tuesday Sketch Challenge #592
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