Welcome to our November Friends of Unity Blog Hop 
where several amazing designer friends & myself share
our love (and obsessions) of ​Unity Stamp Co!!! 

 ​Scroll down for new tutorials, enter our many GIVEAWAYS, &
get hopping ​to the next blog for more amazing inspiration!!! ​
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But Before I get started...check our ==> October Blog Hops to see if you are one of the many Winners and claim your prizes!!!
Our Winner here at ​My Kraft Kloset, for October 2020 is... 
​
​​Amy D.

​Congratulations!!! 
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Our theme for November is... Backgrounds!
I'm excited to share this handmade background I created and heat embossed in a few different ways too! I used a mix of two of my favorite Unity stamps "Worn Music" background stamp, a big doodly leaf from the "Full of Fall" set, and a sentiment from "Friend Like You" set that are in the big "Brown Thursday" Unity Sale too! Everything is on sale and it's their version of "black friday" but it started Thurs 11/5 and goes longer than one day! Yay!!!

Tutorial: I started with an 8.5” x 11” Papertrey Ink kraft cardstock, folded in half and trimmed down to 5.5” x 6.5” for our card base. And save the leftover kraft cardstock for our sentiment. Trimmed this amazing beige plaid patterned paper (from Unity Rustic Winter Wishes pack) down to 5”x 6” and adhered to the card base as shown. And set aside for a moment.

Next I got out my original MISTI stamping tool, distress oxide inks, and memento black ink. Trimmed a white piece of cardstock down to 3.5 x 5.5,” placed the worn music background stamp on the MISTI and inked it up with black ink a couple times onto the cardstock. Then I flipped the leaf stamp over, placed the doodly front side onto an acrylic block. Trust me, it works. And inked up the backside of the stamp with distress oxide inks rusty hinge first, then walnut stain, stamped randomly onto the panel, over the worn music image.

Using a Picket Fence blending brush I added some vintage photo regular distress ink around the leaves to give the panel a vintage look. And heat set to dry.

I took my Versamark clear ink pad and pressed it all across the whole leaf panel, covered it in clear embossing powder, tapped off the excess, and heat set. Then I dabbed the corner of the clear ink pad in small random spots over the panel, and literally took a pinch of gold embossing powder and sprinkled it lightly in random spots over the panel, so as to not cover the images, just add some golden sparkle, and heat set. And adhered the whole panel to a dark brown cardstock and adhered to the card. Can you see the smidges of gold sparkles here and there?

Remember that leftover piece of kraft cardstock? Well, now we’re going to use it. I trimmed it down to 3x5,” got the MISTI out again, placed the sentiment stamp on it, inked it up with clear ink, took the stamped panel out of the MISTI, sprinkled with gold embossing powder, tapped off the excess, and heat set. Adhered to a scrap piece of gold glitter cardstock I had in my stash, and adhered to the card.

Here's another peak...
I could have jazzed it up more with ribbon or embellishments, but if you saw the shine on this card in person, you’d understand, it doesn’t need any embellishments. And voila! I have a pretty fall card for a special friend or any occasion. 

I hope I've inspired you to play with your stamps, mix them up, try heat embossing, and see where ​it takes you! ​
​The possibilities are endless!

And if you use Unity stamps and any of our themes, please share your creations with us by using the hashtags: 
#friendsofunity​  #unitystampco 
​
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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 our next Blog Hop on Dec 5, 2020.
Good luck!!!
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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 to win! 

                                Crystal O. Minkler <= go back to start
Eileen Mathys
Bobbie Sue McConathy
​                             Kim Klinkovsky  <= you are here
Dawn Fields
Joyce Verdon
Robyn Jordan

Thank You for stopping by!
​Have a safe & crafty weekend! Be sure to check out the HUGE Unity 
"Brown Thursday" Sale too!
​~Kim 

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​Craft Challenges:
MIUCB #43 - Anything Goes + Making Your Own Background
The Paper Girls Challenge #211-Fall & Pumpkins Color Palette Challenge
LTSCB #139 - Anything Goes
Retro Rubber Challenge 147 | Anything Goes! (music 2017, leaf stamp 2016, sentiment 2015)
LTCCB #52 - November Anything Goes
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper November 2020 challenge
KRAFTY CHICKS CHALLENGE #532 WEEK 1 (STAMP ACT)
WWC296 Michelle's Challenge: Anything Goes w/ a Feminine Twist
Simon Says Wed Challenge: Thinking Of You

The Card Concept #143 {Give Thanks}
​I was inspired by the rich fall colors colors, gold metallic touches I used with gold embossing powder, the textures, and leaves to create a classy and elegant card that has a touch of clean and layered style too!

I hope I've inspired you to try digital stamps and have fun coloring and blending. 
The possibilities are endless and so fun! 

==> Happy Shopping at Polka Dot Orchard <== 
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​​Thanks for stopping by today!
May you be safe, happy, & crafty! ​
And don't forget to VOTE Tue. Nov 3 USA!

Hi! Welcome to our October Friends of Unity Blog Hop 
where several amazing designer friends & myself share
our love (and obsessions) of ​Unity Stamps!!! 
​
​Scroll down for new tutorials, enter our many GIVEAWAYS, &
get hopping ​to the next blog for more amazing inspiration!!! ​
​***
But Before I get started...check our ==> September Blog Hops to see if you are one of the many Winners and claim your prizes!!!
Our Winner here at ​My Kraft Kloset, for September 2020 is...
​
​Cher.D.

​Congratulations!!! 
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Our theme for October is... Birthday!
There are lots of Fall birthdays in my family! It's my favorite time of year. But it's also one of the saddest times of the year too!
As some of you know,  my little sister, passed away this time 3yrs ago, from breast cancer, just before her 47th birthday. 
But we are honoring her life and legacy with family and friends this weekend in Denver. It's bittersweet.

So I'd like to take a moment and remind all you special ladies to get a mammogram, sooner than later.
​Early detection could save a life! Spread the word!
​ #breastcancerawareness

Let's get started & enjoy "World Card Making Day" too!

Card #1 is a fun stylish Unity stamp set called "Sabrina" that I colored with alcohol markers in monochromatic greens, distress oxide ink splatters, and paired with an Unity watercolored patterned paper with some sparkles too.

Here is a close up of the coloring and all her sparkles.

Card #2 is a beautiful floral Unity stamp set "Hope is a beautiful thing" with a gorgeous butterfly heat embossed in gold and colored with just a few prismacolor pencils. And the sentiment is "Say it with love" from Unity, embossed in white and paired with a pretty Unity Autumn paper. 

Here is a close up of the coloring and all that pretty gold embossing.

Card #3 is one of my Unity favorites called Pumpkin Patch" border stamp, also gold embossed, but on kraft cardstock, with a touch of distress ink blending, and paired with a fall patterned paper.

I hope I've inspired you to play with your stamps, make cards, and see where ​it takes you! ​The possibilities are endless!

And if you use Unity stamps and any of our themes,
please share your creations with us by using the hashtags: #friendsofunity​  #unitystampco 
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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 our next Blog Hop on Nov 7, 2020.
Good luck!!!

==> The HOP starts below <==
go back to the beginning & Hop with ALL of these talented 
Friends of Unity Designers 
click on their ​names below & leave a comment to win! 

                                Crystal O. Minkler <= go back to start
Eileen Mathys
Joyce Verdon
Bobbie Sue McConathy
                             Kim Klinkovsky  <= you are here
Dawn Fields
Robyn Jordan
Dawn Bryson
Alaine Tanner

​Thank You for stopping by!
​Have a safe & crafty weekend!
And
VOTE on Tuesday, November 3rd! 
​~Kim 

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​Hi! Welcome to our September Friends of Unity Blog Hop 
where several amazing designer friends & myself share
our love (and obsessions) of ​Unity Stamps!!! 
​
​Scroll down for new tutorials, enter our many GIVEAWAYS, &
get hopping ​to the next blog for more amazing inspiration!!! ​
​***
But Before I get started...check our ==> August Blog Hops to see if you are one of the many Winners and claim your prizes!!!
Our Winner here at ​My Kraft Kloset, for August 2020 is...
​
​Holly F. 

​Congratulations!!! 
***
​

Our theme for September is... Friendship!
It's such a wonderful reason to celebrate! I have made many friendships in this big beautiful crafty community we all share, that I will treasure forever, and I hope you have too! You crafters are the kindest and most supportive group of people I have ever been apart of. And I'm honored to have you as friends, peers, and mentors. Thank you for your friendships, inspiration, and continued support of my crafty adventures!

​
Let's get started!​​
Card #1 is perfect for many Fall occasions with it's rich colors, gold embossed sentiment, and paired with some  pretty fall papers.
​
Complete step by step tutorial below the card...

Card #2 is a Spooktacular card with all my favorite ghoulfriends colored up for Halloween or anytime in this simple slimline design. 

I hope I've inspired you to play with your stamps, markers, pretty patterned papers or scraps, and see where ​it takes you! ​
The possibilities are endless!

And if you use Unity stamps and any of our themes,
please share your creations with us by using the hashtags: #friendsofunity​  #unitystampco 
​
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, and announced ​in our next Blog Hop on Oct 3, 2020
Good luck!!!

==> The HOP starts below <==
go back to the beginning & Hop with ALL of these talented 
Friends of Unity Designers 
click on their ​names below & leave a comment to win! 

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

Thank You for stopping by!
​Have a safe & crafty weekend! 
​~Kim 

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Craft Challenges:
Unity Sept Challenge: A Whole "Latte" Fun Challenge (PSL card #1)
WWC287 - Helen's Challenge: Anything Goes w/a Feminine Twist (card #1)
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper September 2020 challenge (card #1)
LTCCB #50 - September Anything Goes (card #1)


Simon Says Wed Challenge: Stamp It In STAMPtember® (card #2
KRAFTY CHICKS CHALLENGE #523 WEEK 1 (STAMP ACT) (card #2)
LTSCB #137 - Anything Goes (card #2)
All Sorts Challenge Week 588 - Use a hand coloured image (card #2)


Time Out Challenge #169 - Season​ (PSL Fall Season + markers-card #1)

Tutorials:
Now let's talk about the images. The wonderful thing about these digital stamps is that you can resize them. So, if you make A2 cards, 6x6" square, 5x7", or Slimline, bigger, smaller, etc...you can. 
​I use a FREE WPS Office document program to copy and paste digital images to be able to layer, move images around, group together, and resize them. And printed on white X-Press It cardstock, because it's alcohol friendly.

All of these digital stamps are colored with alcohol markers; a little distress ink around the edges of two of them; all cut out with a Big Shot machine and a stitched rectangle die cut; adhered to pretty patterned papers; the whole image is adhered to 4x6 American Crafts matte cardstock pack colors; then panels are adhred to 110lb cardstock card bases; and finished with adhesive gems, dots, or ribbon.
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Complete tutorial details below each card...

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Craft Challenges:
Simon Says Mon Challenge: Beautiful Botanicals (card #1)
Lil Red Wagon Challenge # 564 - Digi Do! (card #1)

Simon Says Wed Challenge: Anything Goes (card #2)
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper August 2020 challenge (card #2)

Repeat Impressions Anything Goes Challenge ~ A2620 (card #3)
LTCCB #49 - August Anything Goes (card #3)

Time Out Challenge #169 - Season + optional twist. Use coloring (card #4)
WWC286 - Marsha's Challenge: All About Occasions (card #4)
KCC #522 {ALL OCCASIONS} (card #4)

Hi everybody! August is here, it's hot, and everything is blooming in the south. As some of you know, I have 4 kids: 1 daughter and 3 sons. So there is always A LOT of talk about cars and trucks at our house. New, used, vintage, you name it. So, when I saw this classic truck image, it got me thinking, how cute it would be to add some flowers to the back too! Like he was making flower deliveries back in the good ol' days.

I used 'A True Classic & Whoops A Daisy' digital stamp sets on today's project, illustrated by my talented crafty friends, Jeanie and Crystal for ==> Polka Dot Orchard!! They are great sets for many occasions. Be sure to check out all the wonderful stamps at PDO!


​Let's get started...
​Tutorial:  I started with a piece of 8.5x11" kraft cardstock, cut in half, and folded for an A2 (4.25x5.5") card base. And cut a piece of scrap teal patterned paper 4x5.25" and adhered to the card base. Then cut a piece of scrap striped patterned paper 3x5.5" and adhered across the center of the card.

​Now let's work on the image. The wonderful thing about these digital stamps is that you can resize them. So, if you make A2 cards, 6x6" square, 5x7", or Slimline, bigger, smaller, etc...you can. 
​I use a FREE WPS Office document program to copy and paste digital images to be able to layer, move images around, group, and resize them. I love layering and creating scenes. And it’s so fun and easy to do with digital stamps. 
​
Next I copied and pasted the truck, the bunch of flowers 3 times, and a sentiment all on the same 8.5x11" sheet. Line them up and resized them. Once I had the images where I wanted them, I grouped them as one piece, saved it, and renamed as a “new” document in the same file as my original stamp set(s), to print and use again for future use. ​
​Then I printed my image on my HP inkjet printer using alcohol friendly white cardstock, because I'm coloring with alcohol markers today.

​Supplies: Polka Dot Orchard digital stamps: A True Classic and Whoops A Daisy (flowers & sentiment); Brutus Monroe-Lunch bag cardstock; X-Press It white cardstock (alcohol marker friendly); My Minds Eye 6x6 pad-Remarkable, teal patterned paper; Simple Stories 6x6 pad-Snap Life, stripe patterned paper; AC scrap of yellow cardstock; Big Shot Machine; Gina Marie Designs-Stitched Oval die set and No Frills Plain Slimline die set; Atyou Spica glitter pen-clear; American Crafts ric rac ribbon; a tiny button; mini glue dots; Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue; and 1/2" Scor-Tape adhesive.

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​Hi! Welcome to our August Friends of Unity Blog Hop 
where several amazing designer friends & myself share
our love (and obsessions) of ​Unity Stamps!!! 
​
​Scroll down for new tutorials, enter our many GIVEAWAYS, &
get hopping ​to the next blog for more amazing inspiration!!! ​
​***
But Before I get started...check our ==> July Blog Hops to see if you are one of the many Winners and claim your prizes!!!
Our Winner here at ​My Kraft Kloset, for July 2020 is...
​
​Lacey W. 

​Congratulations!!! 
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Our theme for August is... Sympathy!
This is a hard theme to create for, but very meaningful and it's easier to have some made in advance. Some of you know, I lost my little sister to breast cancer, almost 3yrs ago. It was devastating to my family, but the thoughtful cards we received really touched our hearts and I still have them. Thank you!
Because I care, I urge you to get a mammogram early! No matter how old you are, get a base line for your medical history. And don't wait for October either. Just do it now!  It could save your life! xoxo
​

​Sympathy cards are hard to make, at times, but they don't have to be the traditional black, white, or gray, even though those are very elegant. I chose to design three different styles with non-traditional colors to give you some ideas that don't take a lot of time or supplies to send your condolences.
​
​
Let's get started!​​
Card #1 has a traditional sentiment on vellum and a pretty light blue lacy embossed panel with some simple embellishments.
​
Click the pictures below for a complete step by step tutorial...

Card #2 uses a thoughtful heat embossed sentiment among this beautiful floral on pretty shades of blue papers and coordinating embellishments.

Card #3 uses pretty coordinating papers and colors in a non-traditional way, with a gorgeous center floral, a heat embossed sentiment, with simple embellishments too! 

​Here's another peak at them...all using the same sentiment kit.

I hope I've inspired you to play with your stamps, pretty patterned papers, and see where ​it takes you! ​
The possibilities are endless!

And if you use Unity stamps and any of our themes,
please share your creations with us by using the hashtags: #friendsofunity​  #unitystampco 
​
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, and announced ​in our next Blog Hop on Sept. 5, 2020
Good luck!!!

==> The HOP starts below <==
go back to the beginning & Hop with ALL of these talented 
Friends of Unity Designers 
click on their ​names below & leave a comment to win! 

                                Crystal O. Minkler <= go back to start
Eileen Mathys
Amber Trubiak
Dawn Fields
Dawn Bryson
                             Kim Klinkovsky  <= you are here
Bobbie Sue McConathy
Robyn Jordan
Alaine Turner
Jeanie Hays

Thank You for stopping by!
​Have a safe & crafty weekend! 
​~Kim 

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​Supplies:
Card #1:
Unity Stamp Company: Brutus Monroe Lace background stamp, Abundant Blessings sentiment kit, and Purple Tape; Brutus Monroe Lunchbag cardstock; Papertrey light blue cardstock and vellum; MISTI stamping tool; Versamark clear ink; Ranger Ink clear and Tanzanite embossing powder; Marvy Heat Tool; Fiskars Large Squeeze Corner Round Punch; Gray satin ribbon; My Minds Eye enamel dots; mini glue dots; and ½” Scor-tape. 

Card #2:
Unity Stamp Company: You Are Forever Beautiful, Hug stamp set (script), and Abundant Blessings sentiment kit; Papertrey turquoise and black cardstock; X-Press It white cardstock; a scrap of navy/turquoise plaid paper from a 6x6 Teresa Collins-Every Day Moments pad; Big Shot machine; Simon Says edge die set; MISTI stamping tool; Memento Tuxedo black ink; Versamark clear ink; Ranger Ink Seafoam white embossing powder; Marvy Heat Tool; Spectrum Noir alcohol markers; Ranger Ink Distress Oxide Ink: faded jeans and Distress Ink: antique linen; Ranger Diamond Stickles glitter glue; Picket Fence Life Changing Blender Brush; AC ric rac ribbon; Tombow Mono multi liquid glue; My Minds Eye enamel dots; and ½” Scor-tape 

Card #3:
Unity Stamp Company: Abundant Blessings sentiment kit and (2) different pattern papers from Unity Pink/Blue Watercolored paper pack; Papertrey green and blue cardstock; X-Press It white cardstock; Big Shot machine; Gina Marie Designs Stitched Circle die set and No Frills Plain Slimline die cuts; MISTI stamping tool; Memento Tuxedo black ink; Versamark clear ink; WOW white pearl embossing powder; Marvy Heat Tool; Vicki Boutin mixed media water color brushes; H2O Brush; Spectrum Noir alcohol markers and clear sparkle pen; AC blue ribbon; Gina Marie Designs frosted green enamel dots; and ½” Scor-tape 

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Craft Challenges:
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper August 2020 Challenge-(card #3)
Repeat Impressions Anything Goes Challenge ~ JL2220-(card #3)

WWC282 - Fifth Week Anything Goes Challenge-(card #2)
KCC #518 - ANYTHING GOES! -(card #2)
LTCCB #49 - August Anything Goes-(card #2)

Lil Red Wagon Challenge #560 - Give Us Your Background!-(card #1 heat embossed lace background)
MIUCB #40 Anything Goes + Embossing-(card #1: heat embossed background)
Retro Rubber Challenge 140 | Tic+Tac+Toe-(card #1: used a corner punch, rectangle panel, sympathy sentiment) using a sentiment stamp from 2017 and background lace stamp is 1-2yrs old

Merry Christmas on July 25th!!! I know it's Summer, but as card makers we are always thinking ahead and don't want to wait until December to make our holiday cards. Because it takes planning, creating, and inspiration. And the holidays will be here before we know it and we only have 4 months!!!

So if you're tired of being stressed out, rushing around trying to make cards, or guilty for not sending out any. Then this Holiday Hop is the perfect inspiration to get those creative juices flowing to help you build your stash. Which means, if you start now, make a few cards a day, you'll have so many cards done and ready to mail. So you can enjoy the holiday season!

Grab a refreshing beverage, sit back and enjoy the holiday inspiration ALL week on FB, IG, and blog hopping!!! And the best part...you can "link up" and play along too! ​Click "here" for more details or click the pic below...

Tutorial:  I started with an piece of black 12x12 cardstock and cut for a 7.5 x 6.25" card base. I made this bigger to frame it and hang in my kitchen at my coffee station during the holidays. But you can totally make this a card in any size and I'll tell you how below. Then I cut a piece of plaid holiday patterned paper 7.25x6" adhered to the card base.
 
Let's work on the image. The wonderful thing about these digital stamps is you can resize them and mix and match to create whatever scene you want. So, if you make A2 cards or larger, you can. I use this FREE WPS Office document program to copy and paste digital images to be able to layer, move images around, and resize them. It's a really easy program for pc's and macs and more. I love layering and creating new, fun scenes, like this one.  See pictures below to continue the tutorial…

Next I trimmed out the image down to 6.5x 5.5" , cut the corners with a corner rounder punch, added a few brown distress dots inked to the edges like coffee stains, and adhered to the card. Added just a touch of bling with a gold glitter pen around the rim of the cup and center of the poinsettia's. And adhered a holiday ribbon on to two opposite corners to keep this card flat for mailing. Or fame it for the holidays, like I plan to do!

Tip: You can certainly make these smaller, A2 size (5.5x4.25") for instance, and group 4 images on one sheet of 8.5x11" white card stock and print four images at a time for mass producing your holiday cards. 

​Here's another look...

Craft Challenges:
ABC Christmas Challenge - N & O are for? - O is for Over the top
The Holly&Ivy Christmas Challenge #75 - Anything Christmas Goes
MLCCB #24 - July Anything Christmas Goes
CHNC challenge 500 + optional theme: I used Ribbon

Double Trouble Challenge #62 "Christmas in July" with Heart2Heart "Favorite Tool"-(Corner Rounder Punch & Colored Pencils in Thing 1 and Thing 2)
Heart2Heart-Your Favorite(Crafting)Tool-(Corner Rounder Punch & Colored Pencils)

KCC #517 ALL OCCASIONS!
The Paper Girls Challenge #204 - Christmas in July!
Repeat Impressions Anything Goes Challenge ~ JL2220

The Card Concept #138b {Christmas in July}-(I was inspired by the colors red, green, and brown on my clean and layered card)

Hi everybody! After receiving an overwhelming response on social media about this unique baby card I made and several requests, I created a tutorial below on how to make this special card. I am truly moved by your sweet comments supporting my creations. It was very heartwarming and I thank you for your kindness! And if this is your first time seeing this card or visiting my Blog...Welcome and I hope you stay awhile & follow along!

I made this special card for some friends of ours that were married on a beach a few years ago and are expecting their first child next month. So, I knew I wanted a beachy theme with blue for a boy and these Unity stamps delivered! What do you think?!?

​Let's get started...

Tutorial: I started with an 8.5x11" piece of turquoise 110lb card stock, cut in half, and folded for an A2 (5.5" x 4.25") card base. Next I took out my MISTI original stamping tool, a half sheet of 8.5x11" white cardstock, and stamped this amazing seashell background stamp with clear ink 2-3 times to get good ink coverage. Removed the image from the MISTI, sprinkled with gold embossing powder, and heat set. And trimmed down the seashells image to 5" x 3.75."

​​Then using the Distress Oxide inks shown above (and listed below in supplies) and a blending brush, I added browns to the bottom half of the seashell image and blues to the top half. And using a speckled stencil,  added brown and blue Distress Oxide inks in the darker colors with a blending brush. It  added little dots to the top like bubbles and specks to the bottom like sand. And adhered the seashell image to black cardstock cut 5.25" x 3.5" to matte/frame the image and adhered the whole piece to the card base.

Next using the MISTI stamping tool again and the other half of white card stock, I stamped this amazing mermaid tail and sentiment together with clear ink twice to get a good ink coverage. Removed from the MISTI, sprinkled with gold embossing powder, and heat set. Just look at all that shimmer!!! 

Then I cut out the mermaid tail image out using a die cutting machine and a stitched oval die. And using the same ink blending process as the seashells above, I added blues and browns to the oval and stenciled only some darker blue speckles for bubbles. I know it's hard to see, but I also added some clear sparkle to the mermaid tail, just on the tips. I couldn't resist, it needed some bling.  And adhered the image to the card base. 

I could have added more bling to this card with pearls or rhinestones or maybe a ribbon, because I LOVE those things and it's kinda my style...but it's a baby card. So I didn't want any type of choking hazard on the card, just in case. It really didn't need anything else ...it's pretty shiny just the way it is. So special for a new mom to welcome a baby boy, birthday, or any occasion. I just love how it turned out, don't you?

​Here is another look...

I hope I've inspired you to mix and match your stamps, maybe try new products, and see what you can create. 
The possibilities are endless! 

​I used these Unity Stamp Sets:
She Sells Sea Shells (border backgrounds), She Mermaid (tail), and the sentiment is from Love in the Air.

Click pic below & check out the Birthday SALE too!!!

Supplies: Unity Stamp Company stamps: She Sells Sea Shells (border backgrounds), She Mermaid (tail), and Love in the Air (sentiment); Papertrey Ink 110lb turquoise cardstock card base; American Crafts black 4x6 cardstock pack; HL thin White cardstock; MISTI original stamping tool; Versamark clear ink; Ranger Ink Super Fine Gold Embossing Powder; Marvy Heat tool; Ranger Ink/Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks: Mermaid Lagoon, Faded Jeans, Brushed Corduroy, and Walnut Stain; Tim Holtz Speckled Stencil; Picket Fence Studios-Life Changing Blending Brush (small); Big Shot Machine; Gina Marie Designs-Stitched Oval die set; Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen-Clear; and 1/2" Scor-Tape adhesive.

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​Craft Challenges:
LTCCB #48 - July Anything Goes
LTSCB #135 - Anything Goes
Simon Says Mon Challenge: A Day At The Beach
Simon Says Wed Challenge: For A Child (baby boy card)
Lil Red Wagon Challenge # 558 - Fantasy (mermaid)
WWC280 - Kath's Challenge: Anything Goes With a Masculine Twist (baby boy card)
Color Throwdown #602

Hi everybody! TGIF! I'm celebrating Summer with these fun cupcakes I created using digital stamps from ==> Polka Dot Orchard!!! They have many wonderful stamps to choose from and they're ALL ON SALE for 35% off for a limited time!!! 

For today's project I knew I wanted to use these fantastic cupcakes, because we all like variety. Right?!? Of course we do! So I combined these three digital stamp sets: Love And A Fabulous Cupcake, Younger Than Tomorrow, and Happy Star (cupcake and sentiment)! And they are yummy enough to eat!

​Let's get started...

Once I finished coloring and blending, I took out my die cutting machine and cut out the cupcake image with a stitched rectangle die. And trimmed out the sentiment and cut the right end into a banner with scissors. Using distress inks, a speckled stencil, and a blending brush, I added some "birthday confetti" to the sentiment and above the cupcakes.

Next I adhered a piece of blue ric rac ribbon down the left side of the card with liquid glue. Then adhered the sentiment and the cupcake image to the card. And added a few adhesive rhinestones to the center cupcake to finish this yummy-licious card!

​Here is another look...

I hope I've inspired you to try digital stamps and mix
​ different sets to see what you can create. 
The possibilities are endless and so fun! 
​
​I used these Polka Dot Orchard Digital Stamp Sets:
Love And A Fabulous Cupcake, Younger Than Tomorrow, and  
Happy Star (cupcake & sentiment)

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​Supplies: Polka Dot Orchard digital stamps: Love And A Fabulous Cupcake, Younger Than Tomorrow, and Happy Star (cupcake & sentiment); 12x12 blue SU cardstock; Echo Park Paper-Spring Collection Kit (pink gingham patterned paper); HL thin White cardstock; Prismacolor pencils; Gamsol Kit; Ranger Distress Inks: candied apple, mustard, carved pumpkin, mowed lawn, and mermaid lagoon; Tim Holtz Speckled Stencil; Picket Fence Studios-Life Changing Blending Brush (small); Big Shot Machine; Gina Marie Designs-Stitched Rectangle die set; Atyou Spica glitter pen-clear; American Crafts ric rac ribbon; Fiskars Scallop Dot border punch; Recollections adhesive rhinestones; Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue; and 1/2" Scor-Tape adhesive.

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​Craft Challenges:
Simon Says Wed Challenge: For A Child (Birthday cupcakes)
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper July 2020
LTCCB #48 - July Anything Goes
LTSCB #135 - Anything Goes
Creative Embellishments July Challenge-(inspiration + Birthday theme)-I was inspired by the colors, the birthday cake, and the theme.

Hi everybody! Happy 4th of July USA! 
Thank you for joining our July Friends of Unity Blog Hop 
where several amazing designer friends & myself share
our love (and obsessions) of ​Unity Stamps!!! 

​Scroll down for new tutorials, enter our many GIVEAWAYS, &
get hopping ​to the next blog for more amazing inspiration!!! ​

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Before I get started...check our ==> June Blog Hop to see if you are one of the many Winners and claim your prizes!!!
​Linda D.
​is our Winner here at ​My Kraft Kloset, for June 2020! 
Congratulations!!! 
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When I think of July, it reminds me of our summer vacations, family fun, and the many adventures we've had. I decided I wanted to use up some patterned paper scraps in some fun colors and created a 'glamping' scene with a few favorite stamps and a galaxy background technique too! We have totally traveled this way many times in our 25 years together to see some amazing National Parks and Monuments across our beautiful USA and I can't wait to hit the road again for more family adventures. ​​
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Let's get started!​​
Click the pictures below for a complete step by step tutorial...

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​Here's another peek at this 6" x 5.5" vintage 'glamping' adventure card!

I hope I've inspired you to play with your stamps, pretty patterned papers, or scraps to try some new things, and see where ​it takes you! ​The possibilities are endless!

And if you use Unity stamps and any of our themes,
please share your creations with us by using the hashtags: #friendsofunity​  #unitystampco 
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Enter this GIVEAWAY using the Rafflecopter box below. 
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One winner will be selected randomly at each giveaway, & contacted via email or private messaging, and announced ​in our next Blog Hop on August 1, 2020
Good luck!!!

==> The HOP starts below <==
go back to the beginning & Hop with ALL of these talented 
Friends of Unity Designers 
click on their ​names below & leave a comment to win! 

                           Crystal O. Minkler    <= go back to start
                             Kim Klinkovsky  <= you are here
Eileen Mathys
Robyn Jordan
Dawn Fields
Jeanie Hays
Alaine Turner
Joyce Verdon
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Thank You for stopping by!
​Have a safe & crafty 4th of July weekend! 
​~Kim 

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Supplies:
Unity Stamp Company: One Happy Camper, Old Traditions (truck), & Warm and Cozy {kom 8/19} for the trees; stamped all in Versafine Onyx black ink; MISTI Stamping tool; Scraps from BoBunny 6x6 Double Dots pads in Bold & Bright and Soft Shades; Random scrap of light teal polka dot distressed patterned paper for the bottom "road" layer, sorry I don't know the name, it's a scrap. Brutus Monroe 110lb  lunchbag (kraft) card stock base (not shown).
Galaxy Background: Distress Oxide Ink colors: Mermaid Lagoon, Faded Jeans, Wilted Violet, and Black Soot; Gina K Designs pigment white ink (ink splatters); Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist-Snow White (mica sparkle and white splatters); with Ranger Distress Micro Glaze; H2O Brush; Picket Fence Life Changing Blending Brushes.
Versamark clear ink; Ranger Seafoam white embossing powder; Marvy Heat Tool; Atyou Spica glitter pens in red and gold; Gellyroll Pens in clear star (sparkle) and white; adhesive Rhinestone pearl gems (blue) at Michaels; razor blade pen item #60828 from Harbor Freight or hardware store; Tombow mono multi liquid glue; Zig two way glue pen; and 1/4" and 1/2" Scor-tape adhesive. 

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Craft Challenges:
Retro Rubber Challenge 138 | Anything Goes! (this vintage truck stamp is circa 2015, the camper is a few years old, and the trees will be 1yr in Aug)
Simon Says Wed Challenge: Bright and Cheerful (one happy camper :)
Little Red Wagon Challenge #556 - Summertime Fun: (reminds me of family fun in the camper on roadtrips)
KRAFTY CHICKS CHALLENGE #514 STAMP ACT (I used 4 stamps)
Time Out Challenge #165: Days gone by + embellishments: (I used a vintage truck with a vintage camper + rhinestone pearl embellishments)
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper July 2020
LTCCB #48 - July Anything Goes
LTSCB #135 - Anything Goes

I thought the gnomie girls would be cute in gray sweatsuit outfits, like we wore at cheer camp (many years ago).  Aren’t they cute?  I just love them for many occasions! It’s hard to see, but I added a bit of sparkle to their coffee cups and bows with a clear glitter pen and red sparkle on their lips too. Added a touch of white accents on their cheeks and bows with a white distress maker-picket fence (white). Then highlighted some of the sentiment with a coordinating green marker to make it stand out. ​

I hope I've inspired you to try digital stamps and slimline cards to see what you can create. The possibilities are endless! 
​
​I used this Polka Dot Orchard Digital Stamp Set On Sale at:
 Gnome Matter What

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​Supplies: Polka Dot Orchard: Gnome Matter What digital stamp set; Papertrey Ink 110lb blue Cardstock; X-Press It white cardstock (alcohol marker friendly); Spectrum Noir alcohol markers; Atyou Spica glitter pens: clear and red; Ranger Distress Marker-picket fence (white); Ranger Distress Oxide Inks: Faded Jeans, Peeled Paint, and Fossilised Amber; Picket Fence Studios-Life Changing Blender Brushes; Trinity Stamps Stencil: Fireworks; American Crafts ribbons; Fiskars border punch; Recollections clear adhesive stars; clouds are a handmade edge stencil I made from a MFT-Dinamics cloud border die; and 1/2" Scor-Tape adhesive.
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Challenges:
Simon Says Wed Challenge: Summer Fun (fireworks, cheer camp, and hanging or chillin with your gnomeys)
FUSION - Butterfly or Sketch (I used the sketch as my inspiration)
LTCCB #47 - June Anything Goes

Hello everybody! Happy June! How are you doing? 
I hope this finds you all healthy and safe as our hearts and prayers
​go out to all of you. Hang in there!
​Because we're in this together!!! 

Thank you for joining our June Friends of Unity Blog Hop 
where several amazing designer friends & myself share
our love (and obsessions) of ​Unity Stamps!!! 

​Scroll down for new tutorials, enter our many GIVEAWAYS, &
get hopping ​to the next blog for more amazing inspiration!!! 

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Before I get started...check our ==> May Blog Hop to see if you are one of the many Winners and claim your prizes!!!
​Natasha Vacca
​is our Winner here at ​My Kraft Kloset, for May 2020! 
Congratulations!!! 
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Card #1 is 'Feel the Freedom' stamp kit in Patriotic colors in honor of our upcoming US Independence Day. ​I wanted to create a card that added color without any actual coloring. As many people struggle with coloring. For this card I used ink splatters and two stencils to achieve this festive fireworks celebration. A wonderful stamp for many occasions and I can't wait to color it up too! So fun!

Click the pictures for tutorials!

​Card #2 is 'Scattered Pieces' stamp kit in bright and cheerful colors using an ''ink smooshing technique" and some glitter pens. That's it! Another great technique using colored inks, but no actual coloring. And I really love the variety of feather stamps and beautiful sentiments that speak to your soul. This one is so uplifting and encouraging to send to friends/family. It's one of my 'new' favorites!

Card #3 is 'Beauty Beyond Words' and it is a beauty. I can't believe I've never inked it up until now.  It just screams "color me," but would be pretty black/white or on kraft too! I'll have to try that next while I still have it out on my craft table. Just wonderful for many occasions and all kinds of coloring mediums too!

Card #4 is last, but not least using this fabulous 'Migration of Beauty' border backgrounds stamp two different ways. Along with 'All Smiles' itty bitty stamp inside with the other sentiment from the 'Beauty Beyond Words' set to create this amazing Gate Fold card. Click "here" for more folded card ideas. Here is the front...

And when you untie the bow, slip off the belly band, the card opens like a gate, and the inside is revealed...

I hope I've inspired you to play with your winged stamps, or get a few new ones,  to color or not color, try some new things, and see where ​it takes you! ​The possibilities are endless!

And if you use Unity stamps...share your creations with us by using the hashtags: #friendsofunity​  #unitystampco 
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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, and announced ​in our next Blog Hop on July 4, 2020
Good luck!!!

==> The HOP starts below <==
go back to the beginning & Hop with ALL of these talented 
Friends of Unity Designers 
click on their ​names below & leave a comment to win! 

                           Crystal O. Minkler  <= go back to start
Eileen Mathys
Dawn Bryson
                             Kim Klinkovsky  <= you are here
Robyn Jordan
Dawn Fields
Amber Trubiak​
Joyce Verdon

Thank You for stopping by!
​Have a safe & crafty weekend! 
​And don't forget Fathers Day is Sunday, June 21st too! 
~Kim 

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​Supplies mentioned in tutorials and below for all cards:
Unity Stamp Company: click for ALL stamps used; Purple Tape; Spectrum Noir markers and Spectrum Noir clear Sparkle marker/brush; Spica Atyou clear and red glitter pens; Spectrum Noir White cardstock, Copic white cardstock or X-Press It white cardstock (for alcohol marker coloring are my favorites); Ranger Tim Holtz watercolor cardstock; Distress Oxide inks-faded jeans, candied apple, wilted violet, and mermaid lagoon; MISTI stamping tool; Papertrey Ink 110lb cardstock for card bases; Picket Fence Studios-Life Changing Blending Brushes; Trinity Stamps-Fireworks double Stencil; Tim Holtz Stencil-Speckles; Versamark clear ink; Ranger clear embossing powder; Marvy heat tool; Gina K Amalgam black ink; Big Shot die cutting machine; Gina Marie Designs Stitched Rectangle die set; EK Success edge border punch; Fiskars large squeeze corner rounder; Authentique 6x6 patterned paper-Anchored; American Crafts (AC) solid colored cardstock (for mattes), AC Mayberry 6x6 blue notebook patterned paper, AC ric rac ribbon, and AC bakers twine; Polka Dot Orchard-purple crinkle ribbon; enamel dots and gems from my stash (probably from Michaels or HL); Craft Fantastic-Angel wing charm; Tombow mono multi liquid glue; and 1/2" Scor-tape adhesive. ​
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Challenges:
Simon Says Wed Challenge: Masculine - Card #1
Lil Red Wagon Challenge #552 - Patterned Paper - Card #1
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper June 2020 challenge - Card #1
RRCB136 Challenge 136 | Summer Time!- Card #1: "Feel the Freedom" feather stamp was made in 2018 and I had never used it until now. And we love to see the firework shows every Friday night on the river here and on the 4th of July in the summer time. 

Simon Says Mon Challenge: Make Your Own Background - Card #2
HLS June Watercolour Challenge - Anything Goes + Layers - Card #2
TTTC067 – Featured Designer- Card #2 (ink blending, 3 of a kind-feathers, heart-many hearts within the feathers)
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Addicted to Stamps Challenge #392 - Make Your Mark - Card #3 (colored with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers and sparkle brush pen)
KRAFTY CHICKS CHALLENGE #510 WEEK 1 (STAMP ACT) - Card #3

WWC274 - Dawn's Challenge: Anything Goes w/ Feminine Twist - Card #4 (is a gate fold card, with feminine butterflies and ribbon on the outside and feminine beauty on the inside)
LTCCB #47 - June Anything Goes - Card #4
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Hi everybody! Thanks for joining us for the Growing in Unity Blog Hop! If you followed my GIU week back in April 20-25, 2020, then you know I LOVE many Unity flower stamps. And if you didn't, you can catch up and see my whole week: (click here for details). 
For today's project I chose to carry on that floral theme with a lovely sunflower stamp set and a few of my favorite things to share with you. I'm still figuring out what I like to color with and played around and combined a few products for this look.
Sit back, relax, grab your favorite beverage, and hop along with us today for some amazing inspiration from these talented ladies! I promise...this Hop is short and sweet and SO worth it!

Thank you for stopping by!
Be sure to check out the Unity Sale
going on now too!

Have a happy & crafty week! ~Kim
#unitystampco #mykraftkloset
#sharehandmadekindness #cardmakingsuperpower
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​Supplies: Unity Stamp Co: Turn Toward The Light stamp set; MISTI stamping tool; Versafine Sepia Ink (good for water coloring); Distress Ink: Fossilized Amber and Peeled Paint; Distress Crayon: Tarnished Brass, metallic set; H2O brush; Prismacolor pencils; Gamsol blending kit (simon says stamp online); White and brown Cardstock; Papertrey Ink 110lb white card stock (card base) and Papertrey Ink scallop edge die; Big Shot die cutting machine; Bobunny double dot brights-yellow polka dot patterned paper; AC red/white checkered patterned paper and ribbon; buttons; mini glue dots; light green glitter enamel adhesive dots; and Scor-tape adhesive.
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Welcome to the Spring/Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!
This is a HUGE Hop that goes through Friday, May 29, 2020 ​
​and is a whole week dedicated to
Coffee, Tea, Cider, and Cocoa Loving Papercrafters!

There are many Super Sponsors with approx 75 crafty prizes to be won
from many of your favorite craft companies or some new ones too!
Scroll down and enter our Giveaway too!
CAS-ual Fridays Stamps, is a proud Super Sponsor
​that I am representing today!

You Crafters can play along too!!!
Create a caffeinated (coffee, tea, cider, or coco) project like cards, tags, home decor, jewelry, paper crafts, ect...and enter it at the linky party, see below for all the ​​​details click ==> "here" or click the coffee picture below!

*Super Sponsor* CAS-ual Fridays Stamps
Check out the NEW "Coffee Chips" chipboard elements!!!
You can heat emboss them (like I did), paint, stain, and ink them too!

All Coffee & Tea products are on SALE too!
Use my special discount code below and SAVE an EXTRA 15%
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Click to Shop at ==> CAS-ual Fridays Stamps, Dies, & more

Enter our GIVEAWAY using the Rafflecopter box below. 
The more boxes you check the greater your chances.
One winner will be selected randomly, contacted via email or private messaging, and announced here on the blog by the end of the month.
Good luck!!!

Updated 5/24: Here is my Espresso card using the leftover scrap of the bean stencil from the above picture, that I used to make a second card! Click picture for more details on my Instagram channel.

Thank you so much for hopping along with us today and supporting Small Business Owners! They need us!
​And I hope you’ve been inspired to try new products or techniques, and see what you can create. ​​The possibilities are endless! 
​
Have a happy & crafty weekend! ~Kim
Be sure to follow us all week long on our social media channels for more caffeinated fun!!! 
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Sit back and relax with your favorite brew and hop along in the
~ Coffee Lovers Blog Hop ~

If you join us or make something with Sponsor products, tag us:
#springsummer2020clh
#casfridays
#casualfridaysstamps
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Supplies (affiliate links): 
CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Products: By The Beans Stencil, Coffee’isms Stamp, Coffee Chip Chipboad word ‘Latte’; Kraft Cardstock, Brutus Monroe; Simple Stories: Snap Life 6x6 patterned paper pad; My Minds Eye: Necessities/Wood 6x6 patterned paper; American Crafts White cardstock; Distress Oxide Ink: Rusty Hinge and Walnut Stain; Distress Ink: Vintage Photo; Picket Fence Studios: Life Changing Blending Brushes; Big Shot die cutting machine; Gina Marie Designs: Stitched Rectangle Scallop Die and Stitched Rectangle Die; Versamarker clear ink pen; Ranger Brown Embossing Powder; Marvy Heat Tool; LePen-brown; Purple Tape; Beacon 3 in 1 liquid glue; and ½” Scor-Tape​

Welcome to the Spring & Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop! 
This is a HUGE Hop that starts today through Friday, May 29, 2020 at 11:55pm Pacific Time USA. It's a whole week dedicated to
Coffee, Tea, Cider, and Cocoa Loving Papercrafters!

There are SO many Sponsors that generously donated many crafty prizes waiting to be won by you, from many favorite craft companies!
Scroll down and enter my Giveaway too!
And Polka Dot Orchard, is a proud Super Sponsor 
that I am representing today!

You Crafters can play along too!!!
Create a caffeinated (coffee, tea, cider, or coco) project like cards, tags, home decor, jewelry, paper crafts, ect...and enter it at the linky party, see below for all the ​​​details click ==> "here" or click the coffee picture below!

​*Sponsor* Polka Dot Orchard Digital Stamps
Click to Shop, Hop, & Blog!
And check out what my Design Teammates made on the PDO Blog here ==> Polka Dot Orchard

Enter my GIVEAWAY using the Rafflecopter box below. 
The more boxes you check the greater your chances.
One winner will be selected randomly, contacted via email or private messaging, and announced here on the blog by the end of the month.
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Thank you so much for hopping along with us today and for supporting Small Business Owners! They need us!
​I hope you’ve been inspired to try new products
or techniques, and see what you can create. ​
The possibilities are endless! 
​
Have a happy & crafty weekend! ~Kim
Be sure to follow us all week long on our social media channels for more caffeinated fun!!! 

Sit back and relax with your favorite brew and hop along in the
~ Coffee Lovers Blog Hop ~
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If you join us or make something with Sponsor products, tag us & them:
#springsummer2020clh 
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Supplies(affiliate links): 
​Polka Dot Orchard Digital Stamps: He Said Coffee and Sack Of Beans; Kraft Cardstock, Brutus Monroe; My Minds Eye: 6x6 "Remarkable" pattern papers and 6x6 Necessities "Wood" patterned paper; X-Press It white cardstock @Ellen Hutson LLC; Spectrum Noir alcohol markers; Big Shot die cutting machine; Kat Scrapiness: Postage Die set; Distress Oxide Ink: Scattered Straw; Picket Fence Studios: Life Changing Blending Brushes; Graphic 45: adhesive metallic gem pearls; Atyou Spica glitter pen-clear, Blick Art​; and 1/2" Scor-Tape adhesive.

Hello everybody! Happy May! How are you doing? 
I hope this finds you all healthy and safe as our hearts and prayers go out to all of you, as we figure out our new normal. I hope you're keeping busy and getting your mind off things, Hang in there!
​Because we're still in this together!!! 
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Now for a wonderful distraction today...
Welcome to our May Friends of Unity Blog Hop where
several amazing designer friends & myself share our
love (and obsessions) of ​Unity Stamps!!! 
Happy 12th Birthday, Unity!!!
​Scroll down for new tutorials, enter GIVEAWAYS, & get hopping ​to the next blog for some amazing inspiration!!! 

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Before I get started...check our ==> April Blog Hop to see if you are one of the many Winners and claim your prizes!!!
​
JoAnne Ferguson
​is our Winner here at ​My Kraft Kloset, for April 2020! 
Congratulations!!! 
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​Card #1 is Wakely Girl. She's a confident girl on the move, with books in her bag, and a planner in hand to stay organized or jot down her thoughts. Isn't she stylish? I was inspired by my crafty hop friend, Bobbie Sue, as she did a wonderful monochromatic card "click here" using shades of brown. And I just loved it and really wanted to try it! Here is my version...OH! Don't you just love her boots!?! 

​Card #2 is Margaret Girl. She has her favorite party dress on and is ready for any kind of festive occasion! I just love how versatile she is. You will have fun coloring her with many mediums or paper piecing her dress with patterned paper and the balloons too! I was inspired by spring colors, flowers, this pretty Unity paper, and I'm using the ribbon punch again from last weeks GIU card too!

​Card #3 is Violet Girl.  She reminds me of my beautiful daughter. And she is colored in pretty spring colors using colored pencils and one of my favorite rose ribbons. Isn't she pretty?

I hope I've inspired you to check out the Angiegirls and guys, play with your products, color, try some new things, and see where ​it takes you! ​The possibilities are endless!
And if you use Unity stamps...share your creations with us by using the hashtags: #friendsofunity​  #unitystampco 

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Enter this GIVEAWAY using the Rafflecopter box below. 
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==> The HOP starts below <==
go back to the beginning & hop with ALL of these talented 
Friends of Unity Designers 
for more Inspiration, more Giveaways, and
click on their ​names below & leave a comment to win! 

                                 Crystal O. Minkler  <= go back to start
Eileen Mathys
Amber Trubiak​
Bobbie Sue McConathy
                             Kim Klinkovsky  <= you are here
Dawn Fields
Joyce Verdon
Dawn Bryson
Robyn Jordan
Jeanie M. Hays
Alaine Tanner

Thank You for stopping by!
​Have a safe & crafty weekend! 
​Enjoy NSD weekend deals @ My Kraft Kloset on FB & Happy (almost) Mother's Day (5/10)! ~Kim 

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Supplies {affils}:
(Card #1): Unity Stamp Company Products: Wakely Girl Stamp Set and Purple Tape; Spectrum Noir white cardstock; ​AC 4x6 neutral cardstock pack; Graphic 45-6x6 Steampunk Spells maroon patterned paper; Lawn Fawn 6x6 Perfectly Plaid patterned paper;  MISTI stamping tool; Versafine Sepia ink; Ranger Ink Distress Oxide Ink-Walnut Stain; Ranger Ink Anti-Static Pouch; Marvy Uchida heat tool; Picket Fence Studios-Life Changing Blending Brushes; Big Shot machine; Gina Marie Designs Stitched Rectangle die set; EK Success notebook/binding edge border punch; Spectrum Noir Markers: FS6-EB1-FS2-TN2-TN3-TN5; AC natural twine; and 1/2" Scor-tape adhesive. ​

(Card #2): Unity Stamp Company Products: Margaret Girl Stamp Set, Fabulous Girl Stamp Set (sentiment), and Pink and Blue Watercolored patterned paper pack; Spectrum Noir white cardstock; ​AC 4x6 tropical cardstock pack (blue) and AC Black cardstock; MISTI stamping tool; Versafine Onyx black ink; Ranger Ink Distress Oxide Ink-Walnut Stain; Distress Ink-Spun Sugar; Ranger Ink Anti-Static Pouch; Marvy Uchida heat tool; Picket Fence Studios-Life Changing Blending Brushes; Big Shot machine; Gina Marie Designs Stitched Rectangle die set; Fiskars ribbon border punch; Spectrum Noir Markers: TB1-FS2-FS6-EB1-GG1 (to highlight image); Atyou Spica glitter pen-clear; AC pink satin ribbon; pink; HL pink rose ribbon (May Arts has one similar); pink adhesive gems; and 1/2" Scor-tape adhesive. ​

(Card #3): Unity Stamps & Products: Violet Girl stamp set, Rectangle Scallop Border Stamp, Abundant Blessings sentiment kit,  and Gina K Designs Amalgam black ink;  MISTI Stamping Tool; Papertrey Ink purple cardstock base; Ranger Ink Water Color cardstock; Ranger Ink Seafoam White embossing powder; Marvy Uchida heat tool; Reverse Confetti green pattern paper; American Crafts 1Canoe2 colored pencils; Sizzix Big Shot Machine; Gina Marie Designs Stitched Banner/Fishtail Dies; Adhesive gems @Michaels; HL purple rose ribbon (May Arts has rose ribbon too); and Scor-Tape ½".

Challenges:
Addicted to Stamps Challenge #387 - Make Your Mark-Wakely card #1-markers
LTCCB #46 - May Anything Goes-Wakely card #1
KRAFTY CHICKS CHALLENGE #505 - ANYTHING GOES-Wakely card #1
Simon Says Wed Challenge: Anything Goes- Wakely card #1

LTSCB #133 - Anything Goes-Margaret card #2
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper May 2020 challenge-Margaret #2
The Paper Girls CHALLENGE #198 - GIRL TIME!-Margaret card #2

WWC269 - Fifth Week Anything Goes Challenge-Violet card #3
HLS May Watercolour Challenge + optional emboss- Violet card #3 is colored with watercolor pencils, H2O brush, and heat embossed sentiment.

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

​Hi everybody! Welcome back for Day 5 as my Growing in Unity Week comes to a close at Unity Stamp Company! I hope you've had a fun week seeing all kinds of folds and some of my favorite things. I know, I sure have! You've inspired me with your kindness and projects. And I hope I've inspired you to try something old and make it fresh and new again!

So it wouldn't be my final day if I didn't share one more oldie, but also a goodie...Do you remember Gift Card Holders...made from upcycled toilet paper rolls or paper towel rolls?  Because I know you have some in your recycle bins, as we've all been hoarding the TP for weeks! (lol). 
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And I'm sure some of you are like "EWE," nope,  not going to use those. And that's fine. I get it, my little sister was like that too (lol). You can actually buy brand new rolls, just the rolls. Really! No kidding, at Michael's or online. Or just use a paper towel roll and cut it at 6" for todays project. Or cut it at 5 1/2" (in half) and you can get two smaller gift card holders from one paper towel roll too! We are up-cycling, re-purposing, and saving the planet today!


For today's project I'm making a Masculine Gift Card Holder and a matching Masculine Birthday Card for my eldest son, who turns 21yr next week! It's all about the boys today! Along with some of my favorite things, like, motorcycles, sports cars, glitter pens, plaid, and tags!
I have 3 sons, so cars are all the rage at my house. But I bet you didn't know I spent a 2 week honeymoon on the back of a motorcycle touring Canada and their ferry system to the islands! Fun times!
Okay...enough talk...Let's get started on some projects...

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 at Unity Stamp Company. It's been fun digging into my stamps and supplies to see what I haven't used in a really long time and make it new again. I hope I've inspired you to see what you can find in your craft rooms too! Because here is another oldie, but also a goodie...Do you remember Gate Fold Cards? They're usually popular with wedding cards, graduation,  or all kinds of announcements. But I think they are pretty awesome for all occasions, any time of the year too! They have that something special on the outside, with a surprise inside. 

For today's project I'm making a Gate Fold Card from one sheet of 8.5" x 11" cardstock, along with some of my favorite things, like, lots of color, flowers, coloring with colored pencils, and LOTS of sparkle! I know another floral, but hey, Unity has gorgeous florals, so I can't help myself. Plus, I'm surrounded by 3 sons and a hubby here...so I'm coloring in my craft corner and making girly projects! (lol)  So, let's get started...

Check out Day 1 "here"
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Check out Day 4 "here"
Check out Day 5 "here"
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Hi everybody! Welcome back to Day 3 of my Growing in Unity Week at Unity Stamp Company. We've made it to the halfway mark and I've thoroughly enjoyed reading all your wonderful comments. Thank you for your kindness, it's really touched my heart! I hope I've inspired you to dust off your tools, use something old, and make it new again! Because today is another oldie, but also a goodie...Do you remember Z-Fold Cards? AKA  Tri-folds, Double Z, or Tall Z-Fold. you get the idea. 

For today's project I'm making an Autumn themed Tall Z-Fold card from one sheet of 8.5" x 11" cardstock. Yay! Why? Because Autumn is my favorite time of year and why not!?! We're cooped up inside, let's dig deep in our craft rooms and play with our stuff! I used some of my favorite things, like, pretty papers, punches, alcohol markers, Autumn stamps, and an Autumn Angiegirl too! Fun, right? Let's get started...

Here is a close up of all 3 panels of the Z-Fold Card. What do you think? You can do so much more with this card. Remember there is a whole backside to decorate too. And I only covered one of those panels! The possibilities are endless! Pretty fun, right??? ​

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Check out Day 4 "here"
Check out Day 5 "here"
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Hi everybody! Welcome back to Day 2 of my Growing in Unity Week, that will be filled with Unity projects, and some of my favorite things, or look what I found in my craft room, because I had time to clean it! (lol)
Today is another oldie, but also a goodie...Do you remember Screen Cards? AKA Screen Dividers, Dividing Screen cards, or Tri-folds, you get the idea. They used to be big too, from a 12x12 piece of cardstock. 

For today's project I'm making a Screen card, but as an A2 size (4 1/4" x 5 1/2"), so smaller than years past and uses less cardstock. Yay! And I found a large label punch in my stash of tools, which we all probably have, but haven't used in years. And I bet you have one too! Along with a few of my favorites, like tulips, distress oxides, water coloring, tools, and some bling! So, lets make some something ya'll!​

Thank You SO much for your kinds words and support yesterday. It was very heartwarming to read all your comments. And just like the front sentiment says,
"Friends really do become our chosen family"
and you all are like family. 
 
Thanks again for joining me today for Day 2 of my
Growing in Unity Week.  I hope I've inspired you to cut up
your cardstock, get those punches out, play with watercoloring, ​and try making "screen" cards. 
​And if you do, share them! I'd love to see them!

Be sure to leave a comment on this post, and come back every day this week,  for a chance to win one of (2) Big
Unity Stamp Grab Bag prizes!!! 
Winners will be posted next week on this blog, as well as on the Unity Stamp Company Facebook pages.
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Have a happy & crafty week! ~Kim
#spreadjoynotgerms

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​Hi everybody! I'm Kim Klinkovsky, welcome to Day 1 of my Growing in Unity (GIU) week at my Blog...My Kraft Kloset for a fun filled week of inspiration. It's my happy place, where I share all my crafty adventures, usually fueled by coffee, sweet tea, and probably some chocolate or wine too! I’m a Published Card Maker, Blogger, Social Media Administrator for a couple craft companies, occasional Scrapbooker, Jewelry Maker, Wife to an US Army Veteran for 24yrs, and Mom to 4 kids, one daughter and three sons, including a set of twins. I love all kinds of stamps, pretty paper, tools, getting inky, heat embossing, and sparkle, to name a few things! I’m honored to be a (GIU) Growing in Unity gal this week and I can’t wait to share some of my favorite things with you! Follow along and let’s get crafty!

Recently I read a post on the Unity Show and Tell Facebook page that made me sad. One of our members said she wasn’t doing so well at coloring, and she wanted to give up, but that we really inspire her. She sounded a little down, maybe due to what's going on in the world, I’m not sure. ​I hope she’s okay and doing better. If she’s reading this or if this sounds like any of you: Please know, this isolation and sheltering can be daunting, but you are not alone, and you can talk to me or any of us, anytime! Or Call the National Crisis and Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1-800-273-8255 if you need to talk to somebody or you can text the Crisis Text Line (741741)

But you Unies stepped up and encouraged her not to give up, and to keep on coloring, and creating. It just warmed my heart! And I hope it cheered her up too! You Unies are so inspiring, encouraging, kind, and supportive of one another. I just love it! It's such a happy place!

And this post inspired me to make a card with NO coloring, just for her! And I encourage you all to "not color" too and see what you can make! I'd love to see it! I love to color, but I’m no expert, and I’m still learning too! And believe me, I’ve had my share of ugly projects that I will NOT be sharing this week. HA! Sorry. Not sorry! (lol). But I do suggest you practice to improve your skills or move onto other mediums and try something new. When this sheltering in place is all over and we can be out and about again, take some classes. Or watch craft videos to learn and practice from too!

Okay...back to today's project...inchie card with ink and tools

Thank You for joining me today for Day 1 of my Growing in Unity Week.  I hope I've inspired you to "not color" or try making "inchie" cards. And if you do, share them!

Be sure to leave a comment on this post, and come back every day this week,  for a chance to win one of (2) 
Unity Stamp Grab Bag prizes!!! 
Winners will be posted next week on this blog, as well as on the Unity Stamp Company Facebook pages.

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Have a happy & crafty week! ~Kim
#spreadjoynotgerms

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Hi everybody!!! I'm so excited to invite you to a HUGE Blog Hop coordinated by Catherine Pooler and Hedgehog Hollow. To spread joy and inspiration across the world and to support Small Business Owners! Yay!
I hope this finds you healthy, as we've all been sheltering in place, keeping busy, and sharing our creative gifts with one another. I've seen many wonderful projects across all social media channels and it's been amazing to have this time to follow new crafters and create! So kick back and relax, as we distract you with a parade of fabulously talented designers sharing happiness and craftiness from around the globe! This is HUGE ya'll!!!

We have over 150 fabulously talented Bloggers and Craft Company Sponsors Blog Hopping today, sharing inspiration, and giving way LOTS of amazing prizes too!!! WOW!!! Take a look, hop a long, get inspired, follow your favorite blogger, and support Small Businesses at this unprecedented time. We're all in this together! And we hope you join us in spreading joy not germs! As we wish you all good health!

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For today’s distraction...I am sharing (3) cards, from (3) fantastic Sponsors, LOTS of giveaway prizes, and a giveaway from My Kraft Kloset too!!! I was inspired by the better days ahead, with rainbows, flowers, and sunshine. From our amazing Sponsors with wonderful products for any occasion to share with friends and family, near and far! Mail Snail Mail and show you care! Click the links, check things out, and have fun!!!​
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*Sponsor* CAS-ual Fridays Stamps and more:
has donated their *NEW* Spring Release - over $80 value
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Click to Shop here ==> CAS-ual Fridays Stamps, Dies, & more

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​*Sponsor* Unity Stamp Company:
has donated two $25 Gift Certificates
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Click to Shop here ==> Unity Stamp Company

​*Sponsor* Polka Dot Orchard Digital Stamps: 
has donated a $20 gift certificate

Check out our Design Team projects too, click ==> "here"​

​ALL Polka Dot Orchard Digital Sets are ON SALE. Stock up and save! Grab ALL your favorites at this fantastic deal!! They’ve made it easy...​just click, download instantly, print, color, and enjoy!

Click here or the pic below to Shop ==> Polka Dot Orchard

Enter our GIVEAWAY using the Rafflecopter box below. 
The more boxes you check the greater your chances.
One winner will be selected randomly, contacted via email or private messaging, and announced here on Monday, April 27, 2020.
Good luck!!!

You have until April 24, 2020, one week,  to comment on ALL the Blog Hop stops to enter for the Sponsor prizes. Our 'My Kraft Kloset' winner will be posted here and ALL the Winners will be announced on Monday, April 27, 2020 over on the ==> Catherine Poolers Blog

Thank you so much for hopping along with us today and supporting Small Business Owners! They need us!
​And I hope you’ve been inspired to try new products, new techniques, mix and match, and see what you can create.
​The possibilities are endless! 
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Have a happy & crafty weekend! ~Kim
#spreadjoynotgerms

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​==>Now hop onto to the next Blog Hopper...the talented ==> Christine Burillo-Kirch <==

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If you get lost along the hop, you can go back to the beginning here ==> Catherine Pooler Blog Hop

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​Supplies from these Affiliates:

Challenges:
The Card Concept #133 {Hello Spring}-(#1 card)-the colors and flowers inspired me to create this clean and layered spring card 
KRAFTY CHICKS CHALLENGE #503, CLEAN AND SIMPLE (#1)
Time Out Challenge #159-Words-(#1)
HLS April Watercolour Challenge + optional stars (#1)-(watercolored rainbow flowers and background. Star like stencil on card base)
Allsorts Challenge Week 568 - Flowers and/or Showers (#1)

The Paper Girls CHALLENGE /#197 - Florals (#2 card)
Little Red Wagon Challenge #555 - Maaama! (#2)
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper April 2020 challenge (#2)
LTSCB #132 - For The Girls (#2)
The Flower Challenge #43 'Spring/Autumn' (#2)

LTCCB #45 - April Anything Goes (#3 card)​

Hello everybody! How are you doing? I hope this finds you all healthy
and safe in place, as our hearts and prayers go out to all of you, ​during
this unprecedented time. I'm sure you're keeping busy and
getting your mind off things, even for a little while.
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What are you doing to keep busy?
Many of us crafters have been sharing many ideas for card making, scrapbooking, journaling, organizing, using supplies, and so much more!

Because we're in this together!!! 
​Pray for the world - stay home if you can - wash often - practice social distancing  & #dontbeaspreader or a carrier of the virus!
​It will save others & yourself! 

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Now for a wonderful distraction today...
I welcome you to our April Friends of Unity Blog Hop where several amazing designer friends & myself share our love (and obsessions) of ​Unity Stamps!!! 
​Each month we create handmade cards or projects
with a new theme to stretch our imaginations and ​
we GIVE-A-WAY Unity Stamp prizes too!!! 
Scroll down for new tutorials, enter giveaways, & get hopping
​for some amazing inspiration!!! 

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Before I get started...check our ==> March Blog Hop to see if you are one of the many Winners and claim your prizes!!!
Shelly S.
is our Winner here at ​My Kraft Kloset, for March 2020! 
Congratulations!!! 
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My card today is a lovely Spring card, great for Easter Sun, April 12th. But also a Spring Birthday, Hello, Thinking of You, and many more. I knew I wanted to use this bunny stamp set, because I hadn't used it before. Shocking, right!?! And I paired it with some of my favs: Graphic 45 patterned paper, heat embossing, sparkle, and this gorgeous purple rose ribbon. 

My second card may look familiar, because it's the "leftover" mermaid piece from last months mermaid shaker card. See, I told you I'd make another card with that beautiful mermaid and here she is. This set is gorgeous and so fun to play with. And I paired her with an underwater ocean patterned paper and one of the "Big" sentiment kits. So wonderful for many occasions!

I'm excited to tell you this "Blue Beauty" mermaid card was chosen as one of the Pantone Colors of the year and published in the
​Creative Scrapbooker Magazine Fall 2020 issue. Yay! ​

I hope I've inspired you to try this sketch design, mix and match your stamps or products, try some new things, and
see where ​it takes you! ​The possibilities are endless!
And if you do...share your creations with us by using the hashtags: #friendsofunity​ #unitystampco #SSSUnitedWeCraft

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​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, and announced ​in our next Blog Hop on May 2, 2020
Good luck!!!

==> The HOP starts below <==
go back to the beginning & hop with ALL of these talented 
Friends of Unity Designers 
for more Inspiration, more Giveaways, & click on their
​names below & leave a comment to win! 
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                             Crystal O. Minkler  <= go back to start
Eileen Mathys
Dawn Bryson
Amber Trubiak​
                              Kim Klinkovsky  <= you are here
Dawn Fields
Robyn Jordan
Jeanie M. Hays
Alaine Tanner
Bobbie Sue McConathy
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Thank You for stopping by!
​Have a safe & crafty weekend! 
​Happy (almost) Easter! ~Kim & family

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Supplies {affils}:
(Card #1):  Unity Stamp Company Products:  Woodland Bunny stamp set and sentiment from the  Circle Scalloped (border stamps);  Papertrey Ink green 110lb cardstock; AC purple cardstock; Graphic 45-Place in Time, patterned paper; MISTI stamping tool; Ranger Ink Distress Ink-Weathered Wood and Pine Needles;  Ranger Ink Clear Embossing Powder; Ranger Ink Anti-Static Pouch; Marvy Uchida heat tool; Tim Holtz Splat Box (for spraying); Big Shot machine; Gina Marie Designs Stitched Circle die set & Stitched Rectangle die set; Spectrum Noir Markers; Tattered Angels-Glimmer Mist: Brass Bell and Snow White; Purple Rose Ribbon from HL (May Arts has similar); Spica Purple glitter pen; 3D Foam tape; and 1/2" Scor-tape adhesive. 

(Card #2): Unity Stamp Company Products: She Mermaid stamp set, sentiment from Say It With Love (Jan. 2020 sentiment kit), & Gina K Design-White pigment ink (splatters); Papertrey Ink light blue cardstock; HL white cardstock; Echo Park Paper-Under the Sea-patterned paper; MISTI stamping tool; Ranger Ink Distress Oxide Ink-Faded Jeans, Salty Ocean, and Broken China; Ranger Ink Distress Ink-Chipped Sapphire (sentiment); Ranger Ink Gold and Clear Embossing Powder; Ranger Ink Anti-Static Pouch; Marvy Uchida heat tool; Tim Holtz Splat Box; Big Shot machine; Gina Marie Designs Stitched Circle die set; Spectrum Noir Markers; Spica Clear glitter pen; water brush (for splatters); and 1/2" Scor-tape adhesive. 
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​Challenges:
LTSCB #132 - For The Girls - feminine (bunny card)
Repeat Impressions DCC A120 ~ April Showers (Something Wet)- (heat embossing, ocean patterned paper, and a mermaid)
Simon Says Mon Challenge: Spring Mood Board (bunny card)
WWC265 - Marsha's Challenge: Anything Goes w/Feminine Twist-bunny
Little Red Wagon Challenge-Blue (mermaid card)
KRAFTY CHICKS CHALLENGE #501 WEEK 1 (STAMP ACT)-(mermaid)
TTTC058 – Featured Designer Felicita Johnson - (vibrant, ribbon, heat embossing-bunny card)
Time Out Challenges #158 (bunny card)
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper April 2020 challenge (bunny card)
LTCCB #45 - April Anything Goes (mermaid)
Addicted to Stamps Challenge #383 - Holiday-Easter​

Hi everybody! My heart and prayers go out to you all during this unprecedented time. I hope you have lots of things to keep you and your family busy while we shelter in place to keep others and ourselves safe! What are you doing to keep busy?
My family has been watching movies together and having more dinners together. I have been organizing, baking, stamping, printing, and coloring
lots of things!
Hang in there...we will get through this together!
🙏- stay home - wash often - social distancing 👍 and #dontbeaspreader or a carrier of the virus!​​

Now for a little distraction today....an Easter Egg Wreath Tutorial!
Easter is next Sunday, April 12th ya'll...but don't fret! You still have time to make Easter cards and get them mailed with these easy peasy digital stamps in the ==> Polka Dot Orchard Shop!!! So many to choose from and they are ON SALE too!!!

Tutorial: I use a WPS Free Office document program to copy and paste Polka Dot Orchard digital images into, to layer, move images around, and resize them. For today's project I cropped and erased the bunny chick off the eggs, and then copied and pasted that image six times. And arranged the eggs in a circle or wreath. I copied, pasted, and centered a sentiment inside the wreath. Once I had the images where I wanted them, I grouped them as one piece, saved, and renamed as a “new” document in the same file as my original stamp set, to use again for future use. ​I printed my image on my HP printer using the "thin" brand of white cardstock from HL.

I was inspired by those bright colored Easter egg dye kits we all used as a kid or still may use. And colored the image with these Spectrum Noir alcohol marker colors shown above. I used IB2 around the petals of the daisies to highlight them.  Using a Picket Fence blending brush I added a touch of Distress Oxide ink to the inside of the wreath, to highlight the sentiment. 

I fussy cut the wreath out with scissors. Adhered a piece of green satin ribbon behind the wreath and adhered wreath to a 6x6” piece of Unity Stamps wood grain patterned paper. Which I thought resembled a door. Then adhered the whole piece to an 8.5x11” 100lb piece of Brutus Monroe Lunchbag kraft cardstock, folded in half, and trimmed down to 6x6,” not shown. Which will take extra postage, because it's square (sorry). And added a touch of clear sparkle pen to the teeny tiny little ladybugs that are on a few of the eggs to finish this wonderful card. I kept this card fairly simple and flat for mailing, but colorful for Easter!

​Here's another peek...

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​Supplies from these Affiliates:

​Challenges:
Simon Says Mon Challenge: Spring Mood Board
WWC265 - Marsha's Challenge: Anything Goes With a Feminine Twist
Little Red Wagon Challenge-Blue
KRAFTY CHICKS CHALLENGE #501 WEEK 1 (STAMP ACT)
TTTC058 – Featured Designer Felicita Johnson - (vibrant, circle, stripes-wood slats in background)
Time Out Challenges #158
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper April 2020 challenge
LTCCB #45 - April Anything Goes
Addicted to Stamps Challenge #383 - Holiday