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Friends of Unity Jan 2022 Blog Hop + CAS Cards + Giveaways

1/8/2022

Happy New Year!!!
Welcome to our January 2022
~ Friends of Unity Blog Hop ~
where several amazing designer friends got together 4 years ago to share
their love (and obsessions) of Unity Stamp Company
to inspire you with amazing projects each month!
I joined this amazing team 3 years ago and have been inspired and challenged every month and have made life long friendships!
Happy Anniversary, dear crafty friends! Cheers to many more years!

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Before I get started... here's an update on my life, if you've been following me or not, we're still renovating a new house and I'm hopeful to move in by the Spring. Who knows?!? I'm hopeful. I've stopped asking my husband when, as we've had several delays and set backs.
It will happen when it happens.
I'm still in limbo with my crafting products split between two houses, which has made crafting a challenge. But because this months theme is CAS,
I was able to carve out some time and join the crafty fun this month!

Thank you for your patience, kindness, and support of my Blog,
social media channels, and for following my crafty adventures during my crafting "limbo." It means the world to me!

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The last time I hopped was November 2021 and with the
hustle and bustle of the holidays I forgot to pick a
winner sooner. <sorry>
Our Winner for November here at My Kraft Kloset is...
"Laurie B."
Congratulations!!!

Our theme for January is... CAS = Clean and Simple!!!
Fun, right? Well, if you know me or follow me, then you know I love patterned paper, lots of layers, and bling. So CAS is very challenging for me and not typical of what I usually make. But because my supplies are split between two houses right now, I gave it a whirl with what I had on my desk, and this is what I came up with. If I can do it, anyone can!

I kept asking myself "what is CAS?" "What is it really?" "What does it mean to me?" And then I'd add something (lol). So I looked up some CAS Rules and found these on several CAS Challenge sites and this is what I followed:
Clean and Simple (CAS) Definition:
*One main image
*Lots of open space (uncluttered)
*Limited layers & embellishments
*Keep it Simple
*Quick & easy to recreate

Let's Get Started...

Card #1: Coffee... you're my favorite, duh!
I used three layers, because I'm easing myself into the CAS concept here, by using just 3 simple layers. (lol) I cut my 8.5"x11" white cardstock long ways, where my card folds at the top and opens at the bottom to get this look.
And on all my projects today I am using all Unity stamps I've never used before... that's one of my goals this year, is to use "new to me" or never used stamps! What are your crafting goals this year?

Supplies: Unity Stamps: Coffee side by side and Whit's Words sentiment set. Other Supplies: Brutus Monroe Lunchbag (kraft) Cardstock; Papertrey Ink 110lb white cardstock; MISTI Stamping Tool; VersaFine Clair ink-Pinecone; Spectrum Noir red alcohol marker; crinkled vintage ribbon; Scor-tape (tear tape double sided adhesive) by Scor-Pal

Card #2: All Bundled Up... brrr it's been COLD in the South!
I used two layers on this card, because I can't not use any layers yet! (lol) But it's getting less! That's pretty simple for me, but I'm determined to get even more CAS. Lets see if I can do it...

I only used 2 stamps from the same stamp set to keep it simple. And here is a close up of the Diamond Stickles glitter glue on the snowflakes, for a touch of sparkle, with less mess. Love it!

Supplies: Unity Stamps: In the Meadow. Other Supplies: Papertrey Ink 110lb white cardstock and light blue; MISTI Stamping Tool; Ranger Ink Distress Oxide Ink-Faded Jeans and Diamond Stickles (glitter glue); Big Shot die cutting machine; Gina Marie Stitched Rectangle Dies; Scor-tape (tear tape double sided adhesive) by Scor-Pal

Card #3: Where Your Peeps Are
I used two layers here with more open space, and getting more CAS, for me. Don't you think?
I could make a bunch of these and send to friends or family, just to say "hello," so cute!

Click pics below or hover over for supply details.

Card #4: Sent With Love
OMGoodness I did it!!! I can't believe it, but I only used ONE layer here, with some open space, and only bakers twine as an embellishment and NO bling! That's pretty BIG for me to do! And it's cute, right?
Again I cut my cardstock long ways, but turned the card to fold on the left and open on the right. I can make a bunch of these for Valentines Day or any lovey dovey day! It's a cute itty bitty set.

Supplies: Unity Stamps: Do Not Bend itty bitty set. Other Supplies: Papertrey Ink 110lb white cardstock; MISTI Stamping Tool; Ranger Ink Distress Oxide Inks-Picked Raspberry and Candied Apple; AC red/white bakers twine.

Here is my CAS journey progression...

I hope we've inspired you to play with your stamps, try different designs, and see if you can make CAS cards too!
If I can, anybody can. (lol) The possibilities are endless!

<< Supplies I used are available below,
with some affiliate links that gives me a small commission. Happy Shopping! >>

Pssst! Are you still with me???
Enter this GIVEAWAY using the Rafflecopter box below.
The more boxes you check the greater your chances. One winner will be selected randomly at each giveaway, contacted via email or private messaging, & announced in February 2022.
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 at each blog to enter!

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

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

Thank You for stopping by!
I wish you a healthy, happy & crafty NEW YEAR!

xoxo ~ Kim

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Click to follow me here and never a miss a New Post from me about Blog Hops, Challenges, Sketches, Giveaways, Winners and more!

Challenges I entered:
Card #1: (Coffee Card)
LTSCB #152 Winner & Top Picks + LTSCB #153 Anything Goes
Allsorts Challenge-Week 658 ? Anything Goes with option Something New = I used a coffee "new to me" stamp + new sentient stamp

Card #2 (Snowman/Winter/Christmas card)
Christmas Cards All Year Round-JANUARY Challenge-Snow People!
The Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge #107 - Anything Christmas Goes
AAA Cards Challenge #206: Moodboard = I used blue hues + snowflakes
MLCCB #41 Winner & Top Picks + MLCCB #42 Anything Christmas Goes

Card #3: (Bird Houses)
CASology Challenge-Week 399: RENEW = I used a single image ("new house" = renew) and the one word sentiment keeps the card CAS.
WWC332 - Tristan's Challenge: All Things Feminine

Card #4: (Valentine Envelopes)
HLS January CAS Challenge
LTCCB #65 Winner & Top Picks + LTCCB #66 Anything Goes

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BYSHC Sketch Challenge #17 + Holiday Cards

12/19/2021

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Hi everybody! Winter has arrived and it's cold, then hot, and rainy, but holiday card making season is here and I wanted to share our December Sketch Challenge for the
Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers FB group
or {BYSHC} for short!

We are a group of card makers that will be sharing Christmas,
Winter Holidays, or Winter-y cards every month, ALL year long!
It's super easy, with a new card Sketch Challenge each month
to help us build our stash of holiday cards, that you can play along and enter to win prizes too!

Q: Who's done with their holiday cards??? If so, what are you onto making now?
A: My cards are done and mailed. But I'm still doing my holiday baking for special gifts for friends and family. And I'm sorting of thinking about what crafty things to make for Valentines Day!

Check out Sketch Challenge #17 below
Use it like it is, or as an inspirational guide, or get creative and turn it around, or upside down, and make something wonderful!

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

A little update on my life...
I am STILL renovating everything in a new house with my husband and hopefully moving after the holidays. We've had some set backs and delays. And I've been in limbo, between two houses for the last few months. All of my craft supplies have been packed up for months and I'm not able to create much these days. I've stopped asking my husband "when are we moving", so it will happen when it happens. I just have to be patient.

In my crafty absence, my dear dear crafty friend and Design Teammate, Robyn, from What's Brewin' from Robyn's Nest has allowed me to share some more of her beautiful holiday cards with you. So check her out!

And here are a few other wonderful cards from my amazing BYSHC Design Teammates too! Aren't they fantastic? Love them!

I didn't want you all to miss out on our amazing monthly sketches. They guide me so much when card making or I'm stumped for a design. We love them and we hope you do too!

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

🎄

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

Details here => {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge #17 for more inspiration
and join us in the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Facebook group
or Instagram @byshcardmakers

🎄

Thank You for stopping by!
Happy Holidays & a Happy New Year!
xoxo ~ Kim & family

For more inspiration click below
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Happy Holidays Slimline Card + Kat Scrappiness

12/3/2021

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🎄 Happy Holidays 🎄

It's December ya'll with record breaking 70* happening today in the south,
which I'm not complaining, but the calendar says
Christmas is right around the corner.
Are you making Holiday cards or ready for mailing?
Well, I've got some cards made, but not ready to mail just yet!
That's ok! We still have time to make some cards!
Or send New Years cards! Your friends and family are just thrilled to get a handmade card and to hear from you any time of year!
But if you are mailing cards or packages here are the
Christmas Shipping Deadlines:
USPS (post office)
December 17 - First Class Mailing
December 18 - Priority Mailing
December 23 - Overnight and 2-Day Air

PS: I recommend UPS, it may cost a bit more, but will get it there,
usually faster too!

🎄

Todays project is a wonderful holiday faux shaker card, easy to make
and flat for mailing too! Remember if your envelope is bulky,
you'll need extra postage.
Included is this fun die to make your own envelopes too! I used a few fun Kat Scrappiness dies, pattern papers (great use of scraps), a little alcohol marker coloring, and a few hole punch embellishments made from glitter cardstock scraps.
These dies are so fun and versatile for the holidays or any time of year!

Supplies from Affiliate links below, at no extra cost to you. Happy Shopping!

Kat Scrappiness Products used:
Happy Holidays dies with shadows
Christmas Costume Add-On
KS Slimline Happy Mail Envelope Die Set

Kat Scrappiness is a family owned craft company out of Bremerton, Washington! An amazing one stop Shop for stamps, dies, slimline products, tools, paper, embellishments & more from your favorite craft brands and has their own exclusive line products too!

Check out Kat Scrappiness! Shop ==> "here"

🎄

Other Supplies:
Echo Park Christmas Patterned Paper
American Crafts Glitter Cardstock
MISTI stamping tool
Versafine Clair Nocturne (black) ink
Big Shot die cutting machine
Spectrum Noir and Copic Markers
Scor-Tape by Scor-Pal tearing tape
Tombow Mulit liquid glue (the green bottle)
Zig two way glue pen
1/2" hole punch

🎄

Happy Holidays from our house to yours!
~Kim

I'm proud to announce I have been chosen as a Kat Scrappiness Influencer. Which means I'll be sharing projects each month using their amazing products. And if you shop any of the affiliate links I'll receive a small commission, that helps support my arts n' crafts.

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Happy Thanksgiving Card + Kat Scrappiness

11/22/2021

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🦃 Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
I'm proud to announce I have been chosen as a Kat Scrappiness Influencer. Which means I'll be sharing projects each month using their amazing products. And if you shop the affiliate links below I'll
receive a small commission, that helps support my arts n' crafts.
🦃
Kat Scrappiness is a family owned craft company out of Bremerton, Washington! An amazing one stop Shop for stamps, dies, slimline products, tools, paper, embellishments & more from your favorite craft brands and has their own exclusive line products too!
🦃
Todays card is sweet Thanksgiving card using a few Kat Scrappiness dies, pattern papers (great use of scraps), some sparkle on the windows,
and a few embellishments.
This 'home sweet home' die set is so fun for so many
occasions ALL year long!

Kat Scrappiness Products used:
KS Happy Thanksgiving Word Dies With Shadow
KS Home Sweet Home Dies

🦃
Check out Kat Scrappiness! Shop ==> "here"

🦃

Happy Thanksgiving from our house to yours!
~Kim

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Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Hop + BYSHoliday Card Sketch #16 + Giveaways!

11/19/2021

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Welcome to the Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!
Do you have tons of coffee, tea cider cocoa stamps not getting the love they deserve? If so, then this hop is for you!
I'm late to the party but it's a HUGE Hop that goes thru tonight
11:55pm PST, Friday, November 19, 2021
and was a whole week dedicated to
Coffee, Tea, Cider, and Cocoa Loving Papercrafts!

There are SO many Sponsors with tons of amazing crafty prizes to be won
from many of your favorite craft companies!

And you Crafters can still play along too!!!
Create a caffeinated (coffee, tea, cider, or coco) projects, like cards, tags, home decor, jewelry, scrapbook layouts, paper crafts, etc...and enter one or many projects in the linky party click for details ==> "here"
or click the coffee picture below!

I had some crafty stuff out on my table and found some time this week to complete ONE card for this amazing Coffee Hop
and for the BYSH Cardmakers November Sketch Challenge #16 too!
Click sketch below for more details.
I used up many scraps, did a little coloring on the cup, and used this fun wonky die cut too!

Supplies used and links below:
Super Sponsor: Unity Stamp Co stamps: Joy to the world; Cuppa Comfort
Gina Marie Designs Dies
Big Shot die cutting machine
MISTI stamping tool
Papertrey 110lb white cardstock base (not shown)
Spectrum Noir white cardstock (coffee cup)
Versafine Claire Nocturne black ink
Alcohol Markers: Copic, Spectrum Noir
1/2" Hole Punch
AC green glitter cardstock
Pattern paper scraps from MME, AC 6x6 pads
Button, AC bakers twine
Zig two way glue pen, Scor-tape by ScorPal adhesive tape

Thank you so much for hopping along with us 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!

Sit back and relax with your favorite brew, hop along, or join us in the
~ Coffee Lovers Blog Hop ~
#fallwinter2021clh

Have a happy & crafty weekend! ~Kim

If you like these skectchs, check out the BYSHC Group for
Details ==> {BYSHC} Monthly Sketch Challenge #16
and join us in the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers FB

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

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BYSHC Sketch Challenge #16 + Holiday Cards

11/15/2021

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Hi everybody! Fall has arrived and it's cold in the South, like freeze warning cold, Brrrr! And the leaves are finally starting to change colors too! Yay! I LOVE fall, but holiday card making season is upon us and I wanted to share our
November Sketch Challenge for the
Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers FB group
or {BYSHC} for short!

We are a group of card makers that will be sharing Christmas,
Winter Holidays, or Winter-y cards every month, ALL year long!
It's super easy, with a new card Sketch Challenge each month
to help us build our stash of holiday cards, that you can play along and enter to win prizes too!

Check out Sketch Challenge #16 below
Use it like it is, or as an inspirational guide, or get creative and turn it around, or upside down, and make something wonderful!

Our sketch for this month is so fun to use up your scraps, many pattern papers, holiday stamps, stickers, ribbon, and more!

Q: How many holiday cards do you make???
A: I send out 75-100 and I use to make each individually, but I work full time and life gets in the way of my crafty time. So the last few years, I make one special card, scan it in, and have it mass printed. And then I add little special touches. Like an inside stamped sentiment, add bling, or sparkle, or a ribbon. And I love to stamp the envelopes to coordinate too!

A little update on my life...
I am STILL renovating everything in a new house with my husband, plus packing, and hopefully moving after Thanksgiving. We'll see. We've had some set backs and delays. And I've been in limbo, between two houses for the last few months. All of my craft supplies have been packed up for months and I'm not able to create these days. But I'm hoping to be settled by Christmas.

In my crafty absence, my dear dear crafty friend and Design Teammate, Robyn, from What's Brewin' from Robyn's Nest has allowed me to share some more of her beautiful holiday cards with you. So check her out!
I love how she mixes lots of patterns, stamps, stickers, embellishments and all her details coordinate beautifully.

I did manage to squeeze out some time to make a coffee inspired project for Sketch #16 and the Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop after all! It was made with Unity Stamps, a Gina Marie Wonky die, and patterned scraps.

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

🎄

Every month you can join the fun, be inspired, & stock your stash!
Don’t stress out in November or December, when you can jump start your holiday cards now by using our easy to follow monthly sketches + build up your stash of cards + enter to win prizes too!

Details here => {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge #16 for more inspiration
and join us in the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Facebook group
or Instagram @byshcardmakers

🎄

Thank You for stopping by!
I wish you happy holiday craftiness always!
xoxo ~ Kim

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

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Friends of Unity Nov 2021 Non-Card Blog Hop + Giveaways

11/6/2021

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Welcome to our November 2021
~ Friends of Unity Blog Hop ~
where several amazing designer friends & myself share
our love (and obsessions) of Unity Stamp Company
products with some amazing new projects!

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Before I get started...
Here's an update on my life. I went to Denver last month to honor my little sister, who passed away 4yrs ago, at 46yrs old, from breast cancer way too young! So, because I care... get a mammogram sooner than later!

We haven't moved into our new house yet, as we both changed jobs in August, which has slowed down renovations, and we've had some delays.
All is well, but most of my craft stuff is still packed up, so I unboxed a few things to hop this month, as I miss you all & crafting so much!
But I'll be taking a small break from hopping/blogging for the next couple months, so we can hopefully finish renovating and get moved in soon!

I want to let you all know how much I appreciate your patience,
kindness, and support of my blog, social media channels, and
for following my crafty adventures!

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The last time I hopped, was June 2021 and our Winner here at My Kraft Kloset was...
"Meghan K. "
Congratulations!!!

Our theme for November is...
a Non-Card Project!
Fun, right? Well, get ready to see all kinds of amazing things you can make with your stamps! And Unity makes it easy with great images for all kinds of projects and occasions all year long!
Here are a few of my favorites...

Let's Get Started...

Project #1:
Here is a super easy festive Wine Tag for those Hostess "thank you" gifts we give out during the holidays!

Supplies:
Unity Stamps & Products:
Pumpkin Patch Border Background
Poinsettia With Love (Nov 2017 Sentiment kit)
VersaFine Clair-Pinecone ink (sentiment)

Brutus Monroe Lunchbag (kraft) Cardstock
Ranger Ink Distress Oxide Inks (browns/orange)
Water brush (for center)
MISTI Stamping Tool
Big Shot die cutting machine
Gina Marie Designs-Stitched Circle die set

Project #2: Next I made a special handmade necklace for gift giving season or any time of year.

Supplies:
Unity Stamps: Obsessed With Floral
MISTI Stamping Tool
VersaFine Onyx ink
Water Color Pencils
Water brush
The Paper Studio Cardstock (thin cs from Hobby Lobby)
Craft Fantastic Products: XL Jewelers Glass, Silver Tray, and Chain
Gorilla Clear Glue

Project #3: And last is a unique handmade ring for gift giving season too!
It's kind of a zentangle doodle type image and looks like it has a lucky #7 on it, which was totally unplanned, but I LOVE it!

Supplies:
Unity Stamps: Full Of Fall
MISTI Stamping Tool
Memento Tuxedo Black ink
The Paper Studio Cardstock (thin cs from Hobby Lobby)
Spectrum Noir/Copic Alcohol Markers
Craft Fantastic Products: Jewelers Oval Glass and Silver Ring Tray
Gorilla Clear Glue

I hope we've inspired you to play with your stamps, try coloring, or different techniques, and see what non-card projects you can make with your stamps too!
The possibilities are endless!

{Supplies I used are available below, some are affiliate links,
that gives me a small commission. Happy Shopping!}

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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 December 2021.
Good luck!!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

==> The HOP starts below <==
Be sure to start at the beginning & Hop
with ALL of these talented
Friends of Unity Designers
click on their names below & leave a comment at each blog to enter!

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

<<<Unity's Brown Thursday SALE>>>
officially kicked off November 4, but it goes ALL MONTH LONG!!!
Click the pic above and SAVE big on stamps, dies, and craft supplies too!

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Thank You for stopping by!
I wish you healthiness, happiness, & craftiness this holiday season!

Don't forget to change your clocks 1 hour "fall" back tonight for daylight savings!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
xoxo ~ Kim & family

Follow our social media channels for more inspiration:

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Happy Halloween Card + Kat Scrappiness Announcement

10/31/2021

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Happy Halloween! 👻👻👻
I'm proud to announce I have been chosen as a Kat Scrappiness Influencer. Which means I'll be sharing projects each month using these amazing products and if you shop with me, I receive a small commission, that helps to support my arts n' crafts.
👻
Kat Scrappiness is a family owned craft company out of Bremerton, Washington! An amazing one stop Shop for stamps, dies, slimline products, tools, paper, embellishments & more from your favorite craft brands and their own exclusive line products too!
👻
Todays card is simple Halloween card using all Kat Scrappiness dies, pattern papers (great use of scraps), some glossy spray, and a few embellishments. Easy peasy! You too can make handmade cards!

Products used:
KS Creepy Crawly dies
KS Boo-gy Ghosts dies
KS Happy Halloween word die
KS Ranger Ink Tim Holtz Resist Spray
(to give the spiderwebs a glossy look)

👻
Check them out! Shop ==> "here"

👻
Have a Happy Halloween & crafty weekend! ~Kim

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INK! Pink 2021 Instagram Hop + Breast Cancer Awareness

10/22/2021

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Welcome to the 3rd annual INK! Pink Instagram Hop!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month!
Did you know statistically 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer? As sad as that sounds, the #SURVIVOR statistics have TRIPLED in the last 60 years!!
Awareness, Early Detection, & Research
is making a difference!
KEEP FIGHTING!

INK! Pink is a collective group of crafters that has banded together to show support for the fighters in our lives & raise awareness!
Be sure to hop along and comment on all the Instagram stops for a chance to win a prize from our generous sponsors & designers too!

Here’s how to participate:⠀

✅ Go to my Instagram @mykraftkloset and this "Ink Pink" graphic above and "like" the post and leave a comment before 10/25/2021 at 11:59 PST⠀

✅ Follow our sponsors on Instagram: @trinitystampsllc, @twiddlersnook, @pearblossompress, @tlcdesignsshop, @ newtonsnook, @angieblomdigitaldesigns, @pinkandmain, @scrapbookpal, @missinkstamps, @thermoweb, and @janesdoodles⠀

✅ Follow me on Instagram @mykraftkloset

✅ For bonus entries, tag a friend(s) on the "Ink Pink" Instagram post

=> Next stop on the Hop is the spectacular Shanna @caffeinated.craftiness on Instagram

=> If you get lost or start at the beginning of the Hop at the amazing Amy @craftee1 on Instagram

I am participating in this wonderful hop in honor of my
little sister who passed away too young from breast cancer 4yrs ago; we celebrate the survivors & support the fighters; and to share the importance of Breast Cancer Awareness!
Spread the word and save a life!

Supplies I used are available below, including some affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for Shopping!

Thank You for stopping by!
I wish you good health & happy craftiness always! xoxo ~ Kim

Hop along, Enter, & Follow me here:

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BYSHC Sketch Challenge #15 + Mini Slimline Holiday Cards

10/11/2021

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Hi everybody! Fall is here and it's finally cooling off in the South, but it's still green, not much changing yet. But I'm on my holiday card journey to share our monthly Sketch Challenges
for the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers FB group
or {BYSHC} for short!

So don't put away those holiday stamps...use them ALL year long! Because we know you have a HUGE stash, like us, and get a jump start on your 2021 or 2022 holiday cards! Join the journey!

We are a group of card makers that will be sharing Christmas,
Winter Holidays, or Winter-y cards every month, ALL year long!
It's super easy, with a new card Sketch Challenge each month
to help us build our stash of holiday cards, that you can play along and enter to win prizes too!

Check out Sketch Challenge #15 below
Use it like it is, or as an inspirational guide, or get creative and turn it around, or upside down, and make something wonderful!

Our sketch for this month is a mini version of a slimline card with all the dimensions listed below. They are so fun to use up your scraps, a favorite pattern paper, or holiday stamps, and have more space to create with.

And if you all didn't know, I am STILL renovating everything in a new house with my husband, packing, and moving someday soon! I am STILL in this process, for the last few months, as we've had some delays. And all of my craft supplies are packed up and I am not able to create anything, just yet.

It's been a very LONG process with setbacks and delays and now I'm just hoping to be settled by Christmas. But it's killing me not to have this creative outlet and make something. So I pulled a few craft things out for some upcoming special events in Oct and Nov, so stay tuned. As I've only been able to scroll my Instagram and Pinterest pages for inspiration, but it does keep me connected to our crafting community and my crafty friends.

In my crafty absence, my dear crafty friend and Design Teammate, Robyn, from What's Brewin' from Robyn's Nest has allowed me to share some of her gorgeous mini slimline cards with you this month.

Slimline cards are trending and are all the rage these days. And if you don't know what they are "click here" for more info.

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

🎄

Every month you can join the fun, be inspired, & stock your stash!
Don’t stress out in November or December, when you can jump start your holiday cards now by using our easy to follow monthly sketches + build up your stash of cards + enter to win prizes too!

Details here => {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge #15 for more inspiration
and join us in the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Facebook group
and Instagram @byshcardmakers

🎄

Thank You for stopping by!
I wish you happy holiday craftiness always!
xoxo ~ Kim

Click below to follow for more inspiration
on these social media channels:

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BYSHC Sketch Challenge #14 + Holiday Cards

9/6/2021

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Hi everybody! Summer is winding down in the South and things are starting to cool off for Fall. So I'm still on my holiday card journey to share our monthly Sketch Challenges
for the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers FB group
or {BYSHC} for short!

So don't put away those holiday stamps...use them ALL year long! Because we know you have a HUGE stash, like us, and get a jump start on your 2021 holiday cards! Join the journey!

We are a group of card makers that will be sharing Christmas,
Winter Holidays, or Winter-y cards every month, ALL year long!
It's super easy, with a new card Sketch Challenge each month
to help us build our stash of holiday cards, that you can play along and enter to win prizes too!

Check out Sketch Challenge #14 below
Use it like it is, or as an inspirational guide, or get creative and turn it around, or upside down, and make something wonderful!

As I have mentioned before and if you didn't know, I am renovating everything in a new house with my husband, packing, and moving soon! I am STILL in this process, as we've had some delays. And all of my craft supplies are packed up and I am not able to create anything, just yet.
But I'm hoping to be settled and ready to create again by October. Believe me, it's killing me not to have this creative outlet. I can only scroll my Instagram and Pinterest for so long, but it does keep me connected to crafts and my crafty friends.

In my crafty absence, my dear crafty friend and {BYSHC} Design Teammate, Robyn, from What's Brewin' from Robyn's Nest has allowed me to share some of her amazing cards with you this month.

WOW! Robyn made some awesome cards and showed the diversity of Sketch #14. I love all the different papers, the darling gnomes, and that stag is fabulous!
What do you love about these amazing holiday/winter cards?

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

🎄

Every month you can join the fun, be inspired, & stock your stash!
Don’t stress out in November or December, when you can jump start your holiday cards now by using our easy to follow monthly sketches + build up your stash of cards + enter to win prizes too!

Details here => {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge #14 for more card inspiration
and join us in the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Facebook group
and Instagram @byshcardmakers

🎄

Thank You for stopping by!
I wish you happy holiday craftiness, always!
xoxo ~ Kim

🎄

Click below to follow for more inspiration
on these social media channels:

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BYSHC Sketch Challenge #13 + Mini Slimline Holiday Cards

8/11/2021

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Hi everybody! Summer is heating back up in the South, but I'm still on my holiday card journey to share our monthly Sketch Challenges
for the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers FB group
or {BYSHC} for short!

So don't put away those holiday stamps...use them ALL year long! Because we know you have a HUGE stash, like us, and get a jump start on your 2021 holiday cards! Join the journey!

We are a group of card makers that will be sharing Christmas,
Winter Holidays, or Winter-y cards every month, ALL year long!
It's super easy, with a new card Sketch Challenge each month
to help us build our stash of holiday cards, that you can play along and enter to win prizes too!

Check out Sketch Challenge #13 below
Use it like it is, or as an inspirational guide, or get creative and turn it around, or upside down, and make something wonderful!

Slimline cards are on trend or all the rage these days.
And if you don't know what they are "click here" for more info.
Our sketch for this month is a mini version of a slimline card with all the dimensions listed above. They are so fun to use up your scraps, a favorite pattern paper, or holiday stamps, and have more space to create with.

As I have mentioned before or if you didn't know, I am renovating a new house, packing, and moving soon! I am still in this process and all of my craft supplies are still packed up. So I am not able to create anything, just yet. But I'm hoping to be settled and ready to create again by October. Believe me, it's killing me not to have this creative outlet. I can only scroll Instagram and Pinterest for so long. So I might just unpack a few things to stamp or color, so I can get some creative mojo back.

In the mean time, my dear friend, Crystal, and crafty leader of {BYSHC} has allowed me to share her amazing mini slimline card with you.
Isn't this just darling? I love the soft colors, the different patterns, and this adorable owl. And well, I think you know how I feel about cardinals. If not, I love them, as I believe they are spirit animals of someone special that is near me. And I see them all the time here in my yard.
Anyhoo...What do you love about this amazing holiday/winter card?

Click on her picture for more card details, supplies & for Challenge #13 details too!

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

🎄

Every month you can join the fun, be inspired, & stock your stash!
Don’t stress out in November or December, when you can jump start your holiday cards now by using our easy to follow monthly sketches + build up your stash of cards + enter to win prizes too!

Details here => {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge #13 for more inspiration
and join us in the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Facebook group
and Instagram @byshcardmakers

🎄

Thank You for stopping by!
I wish you happy holiday craftiness always!
xoxo ~ Kim

🎄

Click below to follow for more inspiration
on these social media channels:

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Christmas in July with BYSHC Hop + Linky Party + Giveaways

7/24/2021

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Hi all! I'm just popping in today to share the Christmas in July {BYSHC} Hop!! Check out the blog for lots of holiday Inspiration, a Linky Party, Prizes from our amazing Sponsors, and fabulous SALES too!!

You can play too thru July 30, 2021 at 11:59PDT!

Join the fun at Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers and link up your holiday projects on the {BYSHC} Blog << here >>

7/24: Card #1
I just linked up this holiday beauty using Harmonious Spring by Unity Stamp Co, Kat Scrapiness postage die, and Ranger Ink products (distress inks/oxide inks, cinnamon stickles glitter glue)! Using my MISTI stamp tool with distress oxide inks and "ink smooshed" the background. And you too can build your stash of holiday cards and be ready to mail your holiday cards by December!

7/28: Card #2
I just linked up another holiday beauty using Magical As Snow by Unity Stamp Co, Gina Marie rectangle die cut, and Ranger Ink products (distress oxide inks, stickles glitter glue), and a snowflake border punch! Using my MISTI stamp tool with distress oxide inks and "ink smooshed" the background. And you too can build your stash of holiday cards and be ready to mail your holiday cards by December!

Supplies I used are available below, including some affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for Shopping!

Thank You for stopping by!
Have a happy crafty weekend & a
Jolly July! xoxo ~ Kim

Check out our social media channels for more inspiration:

Craft Challenges: Card #1
BYSHC Christmas in July Hop 2021
Repeat Impressions Theme Challenge J2121 ~ Christmas in July
WWC320 - Dawn's Challenge: All About Occasions

Double Trouble Challenge #89 - "Christmas in July" partnering with Heart2Heart:
Thing 1: (1) Yes, I have started my Christams cards for 2021. (2) Yes, I have a stash of Christmas Supplies.
Thing 3: Twisted Sister: I used a holiday tree ribbon
Thing 2: Double Dare: entered in Heart2Heart Christmas in July Challenge

Addicted to Stamps Challenge #410 - Die Cuts and/or Stencils (I used a postage stamp die cut)

KRAFTY CHICKS CHALLENGE #569 ALL OCCASIONS
MLCCB #36 - July Anything Christmas Goes
LTCCB #60 - July Anything Goes

CHNC challenge 552: anything goes Christmas-optional theme: use some twine or ribbon ( I used a holiday tree ribbon)

The Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge # 97 - Anything Christmas Goes
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper July 2021 challenge
Christmas Craft Creations July Challenge - Anything Goes

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Friends of Unity 2021 Masculine Blog Hop + Giveaways

6/5/2021

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Welcome to our June 2021
~ Friends of Unity Blog Hop ~
where several amazing designer friends & myself share
our love (and obsessions) of Unity Stamp Company
products with some amazing new projects!

***
Before I get started...
I wanted to let everyone know how much I appreciate your
kindness and support of my blog, social media channels, and
for following my crafty adventures!
I may not respond to every post (which I hope to improve on in the future),
I do read every post and your words touch my heart. Thank you!

I wanted to let you know, I am taking a small break from hopping/blogging for the next couple months, because we will be moving again.
I hope to rejoin my craft teams in the fall, when my craft room is unpacked.

***
Also, check our ==> May Blog Hops to see if you are one of the many Winners and claim your prizes!!!

Our May 2021 Winner here at My Kraft Kloset is...

"Rebecca Y. "
(send me your address to email: mykraftkloset@yahoo.com)

Congratulations!!!

***

Our theme for June is... Masculine!
Fun, right? And even tough I have three sons, a Hubby, a Dad, and a Father-in-law, I still struggle with masculine card ideas. And with Father's Day coming up
Sunday, June 20th,
Unity makes it easy with great images for guys!
Here are a few of my favorites...

Card #1: You're the best tool in the box
Love this set for so many guy cards from Fathers Day, Birthdays, Graduation, New Home, and more.
Supplies:
Unity Stamp Co: Best Tool In The Box and Better With Friends (splatter) and used the "ink smooshing" technique.
MISTI stamping tool
Memento Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers; Atyou Spica-Clear glitter pen
Ranger Distress Oxide Inks: Vintage Photo, Faded Jeans
Papertrey Ink white and black cardstock
Scrap of patterned paper; natural twine

Card #2: Dad thinking of you
This Alphabet set is so fun and whimsical for SO many cards...for kids and adults...ALL year long!
Supplies:
Unity Stamp Co: Alphabetically Adorable and Every Single Day (June 2018 sentiment kit) that I masked off the "I'm"
MISTI stamping tool
Memento Tuxedo Black ink
Papertrey Ink cardstock; Scraps of patterned paper
1.5" Square Punch
(green card) Bakers Twine; buttons
(blue card) Ranger Distress Oxide Ink-Faded Jeans and ink blended the background with Picket Fence blending brushes.

Card #3: Birthday Cars...VROOM VROOM
Another versatile stamp that's great for many occasions. I just love the mix of different vehicles for all the car people in your life!
Supplies:
Unity Stamp Co: Vroom (cars background stamp)
Sorry...I used a Crackerbox & Suzy birthday sentiment by accident and just had to go with it...but Unity has some great sets ON SALE for 50% off Sentiment Kits through June 10, 2021
MISTI Stamping Tool
Ranger Distress Oxide Ink: Carved Pumpkin, Salty Ocean
Ranger clear embossing powder
Marvy Uchida heat tool
Big Shot die cutting machine
Gina Marie Design Products-Stitched Rectangle dies
Scraps of patterned paper
Papertrey Ink cardstock
Atyou Spica-Clear glitter pen

Below are a few of my previous favorites...check out our
"Masculine Projects" or "Unity Stamps" categories
for even more inspiration!

I hope I've inspired you to make masculine cards, mix and match stamps, play with your stamps, and use those scraps up too! The possibilities are endless!

{Supplies I used are available below, some are affiliate links,
that gives me a small commission. Happy Shopping!}

Pssst! Are you still with me???
Enter this GIVEAWAY using the Rafflecopter box below.
The more boxes you check the greater your chances. One winner will be selected randomly at each giveaway, contacted via email or private messaging, & announced in our next Blog Hop on July 3 , 2021.
Good luck!!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

==> The HOP starts below <==
Be sure to start at the beginning & Hop
with ALL of these talented
Friends of Unity Designers
click on their names below & leave a comment at each blog to win!

Crystal O. Minkler <= go back to start
Colleen Balija
Eileen Mathys
Alaine Tanner
Kim Klinkovsky <= you are here
Dawn Bryson
Bobbie Sue McConathy
Rachel Duong
Robyn Jordan

Thank You for stopping by!
Have a happy crafty weekend & a
Joyous June! xoxo ~ Kim

Check out our social media channels for more inspiration:

Craft Challenges:
Simon Says Wed Challenge: Masculine (card #1)
HLS June Watercolour Challenge (card #1)
Lil Red Wagon-MAKE IT MASCULINE #604 (card #1)
LTCCB #59 - June Anything Goes (card #1)
MIUCB #50 Anything Goes + Stamping (card #1)

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper June 2021 challenge (card #2)
LTSCB #146 - No Rulz 4 (card #2)

KRAFTY CHICKS CHALLENGE #562 WEEK 1 (STAMP ACT) (card #3)
TTHTSB Theme Challenge J221 ~ All About the Boys (card #3)
WWC317 - Heidi's Challenge: All Things Masculine (card #3)

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BYSHC Sketch Challenge #11 + Holiday Cardinal Card

6/4/2021

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Hi everybody! Summer has arrived in the South, as I'm still on my holiday card journey to share our monthly Sketch Challenges
for the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers FB group
or {BYSHC} for short!

So don't put away those holiday stamps...use them ALL year long and get a jump start on your 2021 holiday cards! Join the journey!

We are a group of card makers that will be sharing Christmas,
Winter Holidays, or Winter-y cards every month, ALL year long!
It's super easy, with a new card Sketch Challenge each month
to help us build our stash of holiday cards, that you can play along and enter to win prizes too!

Check out Sketch Challenge #11 below
Use it like it is, or as an inspirational guide, or get creative and turn it around, or upside down, and make something wonderful!

I've been seeing a lot of cardinals in and around our yard lately. They say they are spirit animals or angels of lost loved ones with a message of love for you. I believe that. It's comforting to think they are are near me.

They inspired me to use this amazing bird stamp from Unity that could be a cardinal, a blue jay, or any kind of bird, depending on how you color it. And I paired it with these wonderful trees from Unity Stamp Co too.

I stamped the tree's with Distress Oxide Ink-peeled paint and lightly water painted the bird with Distress Ink-Candied Apple and Vintage Photo on the tree. With a touch of Atyou Spica-yellow glitter pen on the leaves.

Using a Big Shot die cutting machine, cut out the bird with a circle die from Gina Marie Design Products. Added an A/C ribbon and finished with a sticker sentiment from an Echo Park Paper-My Favorite Christmas holiday paper kit. Just a few products and a little coloring to complete this holiday visitor.

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

🎄

Every month you can join the fun, be inspired, & stock your stash!
Don’t stress out in November or December, when you can jump start your holiday cards now by using our easy to follow monthly sketches + build up your stash of cards + enter to win prizes too!

Details here => {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge #11 for more inspiration
and join us in the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Facebook group
or Instagram @byshcardmakers

🎄

Supplies I used are available below, including some affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for Shopping!

Thank You for stopping by!
I wish you happy holiday craftiness always!
xoxo ~ Kim

🎄

Click below to follow for more inspiration
on these social media channels:

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BYSHC Sketch Challenge #10 Holiday Cards

5/21/2021

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Hi everybody! I hope warmer weather has found you. As it feels like Summer here in the South, while I'm still on my holiday card journey to share our monthly Sketch Challenges for the
Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers group
or {BYSHC} for short!

So don't put away those holiday stamps...use them ALL year long and get a jump start on your 2021 holiday cards! Join the journey!

We are a group of card makers that will be sharing Christmas,
Winter Holidays, or Winter-y cards every month, ALL year long!
It's super easy, with a new card Sketch Challenge each month
to help us build our stash of holiday cards,
that you can play along and enter to win prizes too!

Check out Sketch Challenge #10 below
Use it like it is, or as an inspirational guide, or get creative and turn it around, or upside down, and make something wonderful!

My first card I used these amazing papers from the ‘My Favorite Christmas’ kit by @echoparkpaper to create this wonderful holiday card with NO stamping & no die cutting. A kit makes it easy to mass produce with coordinating pieces. Love it!

My second card I turned the sketch sideways and used just one stamp from @unitystampco from a holiday KOM, but you could totally use a text box from a holiday kit, or some ephemera as a focal point.
The papers I used are from @authentiquepaper -anchored; MME-all things chalk; and @teresacollinsstudio -everyday moments; and one scrap piece (the 24 banner in the corner) from @graphic45.
Along with distress oxide inks shown above to create an "ink smooshing" background; Versafine Clair-Noctorine black ink; MISTI stamping tool; Gina Marie Design Products-Stitched Rectangle dies; and a few MME adhesive enamel dots to create this amazing holiday card.

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

🎄

Every month you can join the fun, be inspired, & stock your stash!
Don’t stress out in November or December, when you can jump start your holiday cards now by using our easy to follow monthly sketches + build up your stash of cards + enter to win prizes too!

Details here => {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge #10 for more inspiration
and join us in the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Facebook group
or Instagram @byshcardmakers

🎄

Supplies I used are available below, including some affiliate links, at no extra cost to you.
Thank you for Shopping!

🎄
Thank You for stopping by!
I wish you happy holiday craftiness always!
xoxo ~ Kim

🎄

Click below to follow for more inspiration
on these social media channels:

Challenges:
HLS Christmas Challenge -Card #1
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper May 2021 Challenge-Card #1

MLCCB #34 - May Anything Christmas Goes-Card #2

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Friends of Unity May 2021 Blog Hop + Giveaways

5/1/2021

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Welcome to our May 2021
~ Friends of Unity Blog Hop ~
where several amazing designer friends & myself share
our love (and obsessions) of Unity Stamp Company
products with some amazing new projects!

***
Before I get started...
Happy 13th Birthday Unity Stamp Company!!!
Check them out... they are a small family business with a
New Release & a HUGE Sale!

Also check our ==> April Blog Hops to see if you are one of the many Winners and claim your prizes!!!

Sorry I missed you all last month, we had a loss in my extended family.
But I'm back this month with lots to share and to announce our March 2021 Winner here at My Kraft Kloset was...

"Karen A. "
Congratulations!!!

***

Our theme for May is... Flora & Fauna!
I was inspired by nature, the colors of Spring, and the very beautiful floral stamps of Unity. I picked a few of my favorite stamps, some new to me stamps, and a few favorite techniques with very little coloring too!

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

Card #1: Spring Meadow Moose
I think many of you know I adore this moose stamp. I've used it many times for masculine cards, holiday cards, and a thanksgiving card published in Creative Scrapbooker Magazine "here." for their 2020 fall issue.

But today, I've used him for Spring and a little differently. Can you figure out how? ........Give up?

Ok, I'll tell you... I stamped the moose as a mirror image of the original. Gotcha! (lol) I know, I can't believe it worked either, as I've tried all kinds of things, but this time it really worked! (lol)

He's usually looking to the left, but I needed him looking to the right into the meadow. And I did that using my MISTI stamping tool, Unity's Mirror Stamping Tool, and Versafine Clair Pinecone ink. And I combined the two Moose stamp sets to create a spring meadow scene.

Supplies I used: Spring Meadow Moose Card
Unity Stamp Co Products: Northwoods Peace (has smaller moose & trees); Winter Wild {smak 10/17 kit} for the bird on the fence stamp; Abundant Blessings (sept. 2017 sentiment kit), which is one of my favorites; Versafine Clair Pinecone Ink; Mirror Stamping Tool
Autumn Dream paper pack by Unity (base panel)
Brutus Monroe Lunchbag (kraft) cardstock
Papertrey Ink white and green cardstock
MISTI stamping tool
Distress Oxide Inks: peeled paint, walnut stain, fossilized amber, wilted violet, broken china
Picket Fence Studios "Life Changing Blending Brushes"
Versamark clear ink
Rankger Ink Seafoam white embossing powder
Marvy Uchida heat tool
Big Shot die cutting machine
Spellbinders oval dies
Natural twine
Scor-tape by ScorPal adhesive

(easy shopping links listed below)

Card #2: Corner Flower
I really wanted to create a simple and neutral looking card. And this stamp is great for all different kinds of cards all year long!

Supplies I used: Corner Flower
Unity Stamp Co Products: Wildflower Corner stamp set; Thanks So Mush (sentiment); Versafine Clair Pinecone Ink; Folk Art Extreme glitter glue (for center of daisy); and
Autumn Dream paper pack by Unity (base panel)
Brutus Monroe Lunchbag (kraft) cardstock
American Crafts yellow and brown cardstock
MISTI stamping tool
Big Shot die cutting machine
Gina Marie Design Products dies
white colored pencil
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist-Snow White
Gina K white pigment ink (splatters)
Distress Ink-black soot (splatters)
Natural twine
Scor-tape by ScorPal adhesive

(easy shopping links listed below)

Card #3: Slimline Flowers
Because Unity has tons of beautiful flower stamps and believe it or not, I hadn't stamped this one until now. Isn't she pretty?
I combined my love of "ink smooshing" and flowers and made this lovely slimline card. And if you don't know what that means, it is a longer, thinner card that fits in a #10 business envelope. Usually with dimensions of approx 3.5" x 8.5."

Supplies I used: Slimline Flowers
Unity Stamps: Blooming Peonies and Thanks So Mush (sentiment), Versafine Clair Noctorine ink
Papertrey Ink white and lt. blue cardstock
MISTI stamping tool
Big Shot die cutting machine
Gina Marie Design Products scallop slimline dies
Distress Oxide Ink-Mermaid Lagoon, Wilted Violet, Fossilized Amber
Folk Art Extreme glitter glue
Lace Ribbon
Green Brad
Scor-tape by ScorPal adhesive

(easy shopping links listed below)

***
I hope I've inspired you to play with your stamps, mix and match, and see what you can create!
The possibilities are endless!

{Supplies I used are available below; some affiliate links,
at no extra cost to you}

***
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 June 5, 2021.
Good luck!!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

==> The HOP starts below <==
Be sure to start at the beginning & Hop
with ALL of these talented
Friends of Unity Designers
click on their names below & leave a comment at each blog to win!

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

Thank You for stopping by!
Have a Marvelous Mother's Day
May 9th {moms} & a Wonderul May!
xoxo ~ Kim

Check out our social media channels for more inspiration:

Challenges:
MIUCB #49 - Anything Goes + Layering -(Card #1 Spring Meadow Moose card has 5 layers)

Theme Challenge M521 ~ All About Moms -(Card #2 Corner Flower)
LTCCB #58 - May Anything Goes -(Card #2 Corner Flower)

HLS May Watercolour Challenge - (Card #3 Slimline Flowers)
LTSCB #145 - Anything Goes-(Card #3 Slimline Flowers)

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Spring into Christmas 2021 BYSHC Hop + Giveaways

4/23/2021

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Hi everybody! Welcome to our first hop of the year...the
Spring into Christmas 2021 {BYSHC} Hop
🎄
This is a super fun “Linky Party” where everyone can play along,
hop on the {BYSH} Cardmakers Blog
and we have some awesome Sponsors that generously offered
some amazing prizes too!!!

🎄
So grab your Christmas, Hanukkah or and wintry stamps and start building your stash of holiday cards & join the fun!
No backlinking
All projects should be Christmas, Hanukkah,
Yuletide, or Wintry inspired.

Enter & Join the "Linky Party" fun
over here ==> BYSHC Blog Hop Post

🎄
Please use hashtag: #springintochristmas2021byshchop

Todays Card: My Guardian Angel
I've been wanting to use this beautiful angel stamp for a long time, as she reminds me of my late sister, who I believe is my guardian angel.

I knew I wanted to keep it clean & simple, which is a style that's really hard for me. But I was inspired by this amazing angel stamp from Unity Stamp Co. and paired it with some black cardstock, silver glitter paper, and a touch of gold sparkle on the flowers. So pretty & easy to mass produce too!

Card #1 Products used:
Unity Stamp Co: Arianna Girl
Misti Stamping Tool
Versamark clear ink
Ranger Ink: Silver embossing powder
Uchida Embossing Heat Tool
Papertrey Ink Cardstock: white & black
AC Glitter Paper
Atyou Spica glitter pen: gold

{Supplies I used are available below, including some affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for shopping!}

I hope I've inspired you to join our "Linky Party"
and check out our monthly holiday card
sketch challenges at
Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Facebook Group
and see what you can create.
The possibilities are endless!

***
Thank You for stopping by!
I wish you happiness & craftiness always!
xoxo ~ Kim

***
Click the links below to follow more inspiration on these
social media channels:

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BYSHC Sketch Challenge #9 + Holiday Elf Card

4/13/2021

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Hi everybody! Spring is upon us, but I'm still on my holiday card journey to share our monthly Sketch Challenges for the
Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers group
or {BYSHC} for short!

So don't put away those holiday stamps...use them ALL year long and get a jump start on your 2021 holiday cards! Join the journey!

We are a group of card makers that will be sharing Christmas,
Winter Holidays, or Winter-y cards every month, ALL year long!
It's super easy, with a new card Sketch Challenge each month
to help us build our stash of holiday cards, that you can
play along and enter to win prizes too!

Be creative and use this sketch like it is, or as an inspirational guide, turn it around, or upside down, and make something wonderful!

Card #1 Products used:
Unity Stamp Co: Elf Christmas (itty bitty collection)
Misti Stamping Tool
Momento Tuxedo Black ink
Gina K Pigment ink-white
Ranger Ink Seafoam white embossing powder
Uchida Embossing Heat Tool
Papertrey Ink Cardstock-white, black, & green
Lawn Fawn- red plaid patterned paper
BoBunny Double Dot-green patterned paper
Spectrum Noir marker-red, green, & gray

This month I was inspired by this whimsical elf stamp from @unitystampco for April’s Card Sketch Challenge #9
@byshcardmakers that makes it easy to mass produce.
Follow along and join us too!
🎄
Check out the link => {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge #9 for more inspiration
and join us in the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Facebook group
Instagram @byshcardmakers

Every month you can join the fun, be inspired, & stock your stash!
Don’t stress out in November or December, when you can jump start your holiday cards now by using our easy to follow monthly sketches + build up your stash of cards + enter to win prizes too!
🎄

Stay tuned...get prepared and get started making holiday/winter cards to join us for a holiday Linky Party starting
April 23-April 30, 2021
and enter to win some amazing prizes!
Click the picture below to go to the BYSHC blog and follow along
for more details!

Supplies I used are available below, including some affiliate links, at no extra cost to you, but help pay for this blog.
Thank you for Shopping!

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

***
Thank You for stopping by!
I wish you happy craftiness always!
xoxo ~ Kim

***
Click the links below to follow more inspiration on these
social media channels:

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Coffee Lovers Hop + Linky Party + Huge Giveaways!

3/21/2021

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Welcome to the Spring/Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!
This is a HUGE Hop that goes through
11:55pm PST, Friday, March 26, 2021
and is a whole week dedicated to
Coffee, Tea, Cider, and Cocoa Loving Papercrafts!

There are SO many Sponsors with approx 100 crafty prizes to be won
from many of your favorite craft companies & some new ones too!

And you Crafters can play along too!!!
Create a caffeinated (coffee, tea, cider, or coco) project like cards, tags, home decor, jewelry, paper crafts, etc...and enter one or many projects in the linky party click for details ==> "here" or click the coffee picture below!

My first card is a fun slimline card that's about 8"x 5." I was inspired by coffee colors and the music I listen to while I craft and I really wanted to incorporate it into this card. I love the space a slimline card gives me, don't you?

The products I used are listed and linked below:
Super Sponsor: Gina K-white pigment ink
Super Sponsor: WOW Embossing powder-white pearl
Super Sponsor: Kat Scrapiness-stitched slimline die (on the music paper)
Gina Marie Designs Products: Scallop stitched slimline die and Stitched Square dies
Big Shot die cutting machine
MISTI stamping tool
Stampers Anonymous/Tim Holtz Stamps: coffee set and sentiment
Versafine Sepia ink
Ranger Distress Ink-Vintage Photo
Picket Fence Studio-Life Changing Blending Brush
Watercolor Pencils
Pattern Paper Scraps: Papertrey Ink (music paper) and brown cardstock; Doodlebug Designs Ink (scallop paper)
Brutus Monroe Lunch Bag cardstock (kraft)
Natural Twine

{Supplies I used are available below, including some affiliate links, at no extra cost to you}

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!

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:
#springsummer2021clh

Have a happy & crafty week! ~Kim
Be sure to follow us all week long on our social media channels for more caffeinated fun!!!

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BYSHC Sketch Challenge #8 + Poinsettia Card

3/15/2021

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Hi everybody! I hope this finds you safe and warm from the winter storms. I don't miss blizzards and 3-4 feet of snow, as Spring has sprung in the South and my daffodils are blooming in this 75* weather. But our thoughts and prayers are with those of you affected by these storms and hope it melts soon!

I'm back this month to share with you Sketch Challenge #8 for the
Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers
or {BYSHC} for short!

So don't put away those holiday stamps...use them ALL year long and get a jump start on your 2021 holiday cards!!!

We are a group of card makers that will be sharing Christmas,
Winter Holidays, or Winter-y cards every month, ALL year long!
It's super easy, with a new card Sketch Challenge each month
to help us build our stash of holiday cards, that you can
play along and enter to win prizes too!

Check out the link => {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge #8 (shown below)
and join us in the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Facebook group
Instagram @byshcardmakers
Every month you can join the fun, be inspired, & stock your stash!

Be creative and use this sketch like it is, or as an inspirational guide, turn it around, or upside down, like I did today, and make something wonderful!

I chose to use the sketch upside down, because I wanted to highlight this gorgeous poinsettia on the patterned paper. And because this beautiful paper is the star of our card, I really didn't stamp much, just the sentiment with gold metallic embossing powder, a die cut in green to highlight the poinsettia, colored the sentiment border in green marker, and added some gold embellishments to complete this card. Easy peasy to mass produce!

Card #1 Products used:
Unity Stamp Co: Joy to the world, sentiment stamp
Unity Stamp Co: Rustic Winter Wishes patterned paper pack
Misti Stamping Tool
Gina Marie Stitched Circle Die Cuts
Big Shot, Die Cutting Machine
Versamark clear ink
Ranger Ink Gold embossing powder
Uchida Embossing Heat Tool
Papertrey Ink Cardstock-green & red
Spectrum Noir marker-green (around sentiment circle)
Graphic 45 gold embellishments

This sketch makes it so easy to make a bunch of these. And if I make a few more each month, I'll end the year with LOTS of holiday cards ready to be mailed by December! Yay!!! That's my goal!!!

Challenge: click here => {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge #7 for more details
and I hope you join us in the
Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Facebook group
to get inspired, build your stash, and enter your creations to win prizes too!

{Supplies I used are available below, including some affiliate links, at no extra cost to you}

I hope I've inspired you to try our monthly holiday card sketch challenge and see what you can create.
The possibilities are endless!

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

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Friends of Unity March Sketch + Giveaways

3/6/2021

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Welcome to our March 2021
~ Friends of Unity Blog Hop ~
where several amazing designer friends & myself share
our love (and obsessions) of Unity Stamp Company
with some amazing new projects!

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

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

"Jacinda C."

Congratulations!!!

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Our theme for March is a... Sketch!
That's right...we're all creating with the same sketch to show you several different possibilities. Because sometimes it gives you a good starting point, especially when you're stumped for a design. Fun right!?!

I was inspired by the beauty and colors of Spring! I don't know about you, but it's been too cold in the South and this girl is ready for some sunshine, blooming flowers, and warm days!
And because this sketch is so much fun and Unity has
some amazing floral stamps, I've created (3) cards
to share with you this month!

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

Card #1: Daisies
Unity Stamps used:
Everything happens for a reason & (sentiment) Big Summertime Bouquet

Click or Scroll over these pics for more card details...

Card #2: Daffodils
Unity Stamps used: Graciellie Designs-Simple Wisdom & (sentiment) Hello Fresh Start

Card #3: Iris
Unity Stamps used: Care and Hope Iris and (sentiment) Hello Fresh Start

I hope I've inspired you to try this sketch, turn it around, play with your stamps, and use those scraps up too!
The possibilities are endless!

{Supplies I used are available below, in some affiliate links,
at no extra cost to you}

a Rafflecopter giveaway

==> The HOP starts below <==
Be sure to start at the beginning & Hop
with ALL of these talented
Friends of Unity Designers
click on their names below & leave a comment at each blog to win!

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

Thank You for stopping by!
Have a happy crafty weekend & a
Marvelous March! xoxo ~ Kim

Check out our social media channels for more inspiration:

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BYSHC Sketch Challenge #7 + Holiday Mittens Card

2/19/2021

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Hi everybody! I hope this finds you safe and warm from all the crazy winter storms lately. We were colder than Anchorage, Alaska at 14* and got 6" of snow this week in northern Alabama, which is the most we've gotten since moving here. Our thoughts and prayers are with those of you affected by these storms and hope this is over soon!

I'm back this month to share with you Sketch Challenge #7 for the
Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers
or {BYSHC} for short!

We are a group of card makers that will be sharing Christmas,
Winter Holidays, or Winter-y cards every month, ALL year long!
It's super easy, with a new card Sketch Challenge each month
to help us build our stash of holiday cards, that you can
play along and enter to win prizes too!

So don't put away those holiday stamps...use them ALL year long and get a jump start on your 2021 holiday cards!!!

Check out the link => {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge #7 (shown below)
and join us in the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Facebook group
or on Instagram @byshcardmakers
Every month you can join the fun, be inspired, & stock your stash!

Be creative and use this sketch like it is, or as an inspirational guide, turn it around, or upside down to make something wonderful!

I chose to use the sketch base as it is, but turned the mittens panel to fit across the card with a wider sentiment at the bottom. They are so cute and cozy paired with this plaid paper too!

Card #1 Products used:
Reverse Confetti (mitten stamps)
Misti Stamping Tool
My Favorite Things-Petite Plaid Paper Merry & Bright
Gina Marie Stitched Rectangle Die Cuts
Big Shot, Die Cutting Machine
Color Box-Chalk Ink, Chambray
Echo Park Paper-Holiday Stickers
Papertrey Ink Cardstock

Card #2 Products used:
Reverse Confetti (mitten stamps)
Misti Stamping Tool
Echo Park-Christmas Kit & Sticker sentiment
Distress Ink: Candied Apple & Lucky Clover
Papertrey Ink Cardstock

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Friends of Unity Paper Piecing Blog Hop + Giveaways

2/6/2021

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Welcome to our February 2021
Friends of Unity Blog Hop
where several amazing designer friends & myself share
our love (and obsessions) of Unity Stamp Company
with some new creative projects!

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

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

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

Anita N.

Congratulations!!!

***
Our theme for February is... Paper Piecing!
And if you don't know what 'paper piecing' is, it's a great way to use up your scraps and stamp images on various patterned papers and 'dress' your image. Kind of like 'paper dolls' some of us played with as kids. Fun right!?!
I was inspired by Galentines (Feb 13th), a day to celebrate your girlfriends/gal pals and Valentines Day (Feb 14th)

Card #1: I made this darling snowman card using this adorbaly LARGE snowman stamp. He's huge, like as big as my hand, but so fun to 'dress up" with patterned paper scraps. Which is why I used so many scraps. He's cute for so many lovey dovey occasions, Valentines, Galentines, or anytime!

Unity Stamps: Snowmie, created by our talented FOU gal, Jeanie Hays
Other supplies:
Versafine Clair-Nocturne
MISTI Stamping Tool
FolkArt Extreme Glitter by Plaid
Big Shot die cutting machine
Gina Marie Designs dies: Stitched Circles & Stitched Wonky Rectangles
Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers (light blue, light gray, true black around edges)
Ranger Diamond Stickles glitter glue
Tombow Mono Multi liquid blue (the green bottle)
Cutter Bee Scissors
Scor-tape by Scor Pal

Card #2: Is a fabulous Angiegirl I transformed into a Galentines girl or she could be an Alabama football fan in her Alabama "roll tide" outfit, maybe celebrating their 2021 National Championship! But she's fun to color or "dress up" for winter, Christmas, or anytime of year!

Unity Stamps: Angiegirl "Christine Girl" and sentiment
Other supplies:
Versafine Clair-Nocturne
MISTI Stamping Tool
Big Shot die cutting machine
Gina Marie Designs dies: Stitched Fishtail/Banners
Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers (see colors below)
Ranger Diamond Stickles glitter glue
Tombow Mono Multi liquid blue (the green bottle)
Fiskars Large Corner Rounder punch
Gina K-White pigment ink
Ranger Seafoam white embossing powder & heat tool
Liquid Applique (white-on the hat pom pom)
Cutter Bee Scissors
Scor-tape by Scor Pal

This pretty "Angiegirl Christine" card was chosen The Watercooler Rock Star of the week for Challenge WWC307

And "Angiegirl Christine" was also chosen as one of The Top Picks at the RRCB in Challenge 151

{Supplies I used are available below, in some affiliate links,
at no extra cost to you}

I hope I've inspired you to play with your stamps, mix them up, and use those scraps up too! The possibilities are endless!

AND
if you're crafty too, I hope you join my
Facebook Sharing Group
"Friends of My Kraft Kloset"
where you can post your craft projects anytime!
We'd love to see them and be inspired. Click "here" to join.

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 March 6, 2021.
Good luck!!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

==> The HOP starts below <==
We are excited to announce we have two more talented ladies Colleen & Rachel, joining our team too! Yay!
Be sure to start at the beginning & Hop
with ALL of these talented
Friends of Unity Designers
click on their names below & leave a comment at each blog to win!

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

Thank You for stopping by!
Have a happy crafty weekend
and a Fabulous Galentines (Feb 13th)
or Valentines Day!
xoxo ~ Kim

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Craft Challenges:
Card #1: Snowmie
Simon Says Stamp Wed Challenge: Love Is In The Air
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper February 2021 challenge
Lil Red Wagon Challenge #587 - Total Eclipse of the Heart
LTSCB #142 - Love Is...
All Sorts Challenge Week 610 ?Love Is....
KRAFTY CHICKS CHALLENGE #545 WEEK 1 (STAMP ACT)

Card #2: Angiegirl Christine girl
Simon Says Stamp Mon Challenge: Love/Hearts

Double Trouble Challenge #76 "3-2-1 Recipe" partnering with Heart2Heart
Thing 1: (3) liquid applique pom pom, red heart, & glitter glue on the red heart; (2) I actually used 3 patterned papers; (1) lovely stamped image
Thing 3: I added a heart and entered in the Thing 2 Challenge at:
Theme Challenge: All You Need Is Love (and a Partnership with the Double Trouble Challenge Blog)

Retro Rubber Challenge 151 | Red + Black + White + Gray - (Angiegirl Christine was designed in 2014, but is still one of my favorites!

WWC 307 - Heidi's Challenge: Anything Goes With a Feminine Twist
LTCCB #55 - February Anything Goes

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Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers + Sketch Challenge #6 + Moose Card

1/24/2021

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Hi everybody! I'm excited to share with you that I've been asked to join the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers design team or {BYSHC} for short!
We are a group of cardmakers that will be sharing Christmas,
Winter Holidays, or Winter-y cards ALL year long.
And if I play my cards right (lol), by December I should have
at least 12 holiday cards done and ready to mail.

Our uber talented leader, Crystal has made it super easy, by
providing a card Sketch Challenge each month to help us build our stash of holiday cards, that you too can play and enter to win prizes too!

So don't put away those holiday stamps...get a jump start
on your 2021 holiday cards!!!

Check out the link => {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge (shown below)
and join us in the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Facebook group
or on Instagram @byshcardmakers
Every month you can join the fun, be inspired, & stock your stash!

Be creative and use this sketch like it is, or as an inspirational guide, turn it around, or upside down to make something wonderful!

I chose to use the sketch pretty much as it is, but I added this amazing moose stamp. I LOVE it SO much, I couldn't help myself, and had to use him again this year. He's so awesome for so many occasions...all year long!

Unity Stamp Co products used:
Northwoods Peace (moose)
Ornamental Season (sentiment)
Rustic Winter Wishes (paper pack-beige plaid)
Farmhouse Plaid (paper pack-black plaid)

Card Tutorial: I started with 8.5x11" black cardstock from Papertrey Ink as my card base, cut in half to get two A2, 4.25 x 5.5" card bases.
Next I cut a piece of beige plaid patterned paper from Unity out with a stitched rectangle die using my Big Shot die cutting machine and adhered to the card base, as shown above.

Then I pulled out my MISTI stamping tool, placed a piece of white cardstock down, positioned the moose and inked him up with Versamark clear embossing ink. Removed the image from the MISTI, sprinkled with brown embossing powder, tapped off the excess, and set with a heat tool. I cut him out with a stitched square die using my Big Shot machine. I inked around the edges with Ranger Ink Distress Ink-Vintage Photo using a Picket Fence blending brush and adhered image to card.

I cut out a label tag from Papertrey Ink kraft cardstock using a label punch. Used my MISTI stamping tool again, I stamped the sentiment in Memento tuxedo black ink on white cardstock, trimmed it, and adhered to the kraft label.

Then I hand cut a banner from black & white plaid paper, adhered to the left side of the kraft label, and adhered the whole piece to the card. And finished the card with an ornament sticker from Jolee.

Here's another look at this amazing moose...

SO easy with a sketch. And if I make a few more each month, I'll end the year with LOTS of holiday cards ready to be mailed
come December 1st or sooner!!! Yay!!! That's my goal!!!

Challenge: click here => {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge for more details
and I hope you join us in the
Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Facebook group
to get inspired, build your stash, and enter your creations to win prizes too!

{Supplies I used are available below, including some affiliate links, at no extra cost to you}

I hope I've inspired you to try our holiday card sketch challenge and see what you can create.
The possibilities are endless!

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

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See more inspiration on these social media networks:
Instagram | FB Deals/Inspiration | FB Sharing Group | Pinterest | Twitter | Bloglovin

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Craft Challenges:
Repeat Impressions Anything Goes Challenge ~ J2721
LTCCB #54 - January Anything Goes
MLCCB #30 - January Anything Christmas Goes
LTSCB #141 - Anything Goes
All Sorts Challenge Week 609 🐕 Four legged friends

TTTC098 – Featured Designer Felicita - (I used my image in a square focal point, using stitched dies around the square and a stitched rectangle background paper, plus a "free" space to create this wintery card)