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Friends of Unity Masculine Blog Hop 2023 + Giveaways

6/3/2023

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​Welcome to our June 2023
​ ~ Friends of Unity Blog Hop ~ 
where several amazing designer friends & myself 
share our love (and obsessions) of ​Unity Stamp Company 
to inspire you with creative projects every month!
Grab a cuppa your favorite liquid, cozy up
to follow along and hop with us.
​
​​***
Before I get started... 
check our ==> May Blog Hops to see if you are one of our
​ many Winners and claim your prize!!!

Our Winner here at ​My Kraft Kloset, for May 2023 is... 

 "Denise B."

​​Congratulations!!!
Check your Email or Email me at: www.mykraftkloset@yahoo.com
to claim your prize.
​​***
​
Our theme for June is... Masculine
Which can be really hard. Luckily I make masculine cards all the time, but I get stumped for ideas too!
​Where do you look for masculine inspiration?
​I turn to craft blogs, pinterest, facebook, and instagram. 
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It's the 6th month and I'm still continuing with my 
​"New Years Resolution" to use  "new to me" Unity stamps every month this year, along with some of my favorite things.
Like heat embossing, ink smooshing, and simple coloring.​​ ​
So I am sharing birthday cards I made for my 3 sons this year.
​​
Birthday Card for Son #1: 
​As I mentioned, I have 3 grown sons and I make lots of masculine cards. And I won't lie... they are challenging. But I found using a sketch and patterned paper helps a lot to ground a focal point. As I did here for my oldest son who loves red and black. And this was fun to put together with minimal supplies, scraps, & flat for mailing.​
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Supplies: Unity Many More Birthdays stamp set and coordinating die (temporarily out of stock) and Scallops & Circles nesting dies; Big Shot die cutting machine; Ranger Distress Oxide Ink-candied apple; Ranger clear heat embossing powder; Marvy Uchida heat tool; MISTI stamping tool; Papertrey Ink black and white cardstock; BoBunny Double Dot pattern paper; MME scrap pattern paper; and Scor-tape by Scor-Pal double sided tape.

​Birthday Card for Son #2: 
​I love using background stamps and the ink smooshing technique to ground my focal point, which I created with several stamps. My second son loves video games and orange, which is funny, because after all the colors I used to ink smoosh this background, I ended up with mostly orange (lol). I heat embossed all the stamps, used simple coloring, and some extra sparkle on the balloon. And kept it fairly flat for mailing. ​
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Supplies: Unity Extended Celebration (front and center stamps), Brutus Monroe/Unity Vintage Burlap (background stamp), Unity Everything wonderful (inside sentiment) and Unity Orange Cardstock; Versafine Clair-Nocturne black ink; Ranger Ink fine detail black and carnation red heat embossing powder; Versamarker clear embossing pen (red balloon inside); Marvy Uchida heat tool; AC Fine Detail Pens; Ranger Ink/Tim Holtz Watercolor white cardstock; Ranger Ink Distress Oxide Ink colors: ROYGBVB; MISTI stamping tool; Papertrey white cardstock for card base; and Scor-Tape/Scor-Pal double sided tear tape

​Birthday Card for Son #3: 
​My third son loves his 20yr old red BMW that he is constantly fixing and reengineering to go faster. And I just so happened to have had a scrap piece of this fun vehicle background stamp. I did some simple coloring on the red sports car and added some bling to make it sparkle too and matched it to this fun Unity patterned paper of xoxo's, which is part of my signature when messaging my kids and it fit this card perfectly. 
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Supplies: Unity Vroom (background stamp), Unity Everything wonderful (inside sentiment), and Unity Enveloped in Love (paper pack); MISTI stamping Tool; Versafine Clair-Nocturne black ink; Ranger Distress Oxide Ink-candied apple; Spectrum Noir alcohol markers and clear sparkle pen; Papertrey Ink black and white cardstock; and Scor-Tape/Scor-Pal double sided tear tape
​And here are all the cards & techniques again.
Which is your favorite?
***
​​​I hope we've inspired you to play with your stamps & supplies & see what you create.
​The possibilities are endless!
***
​​Supplies I used are available below, with some affiliate links. 
​Thank you for shopping!​
Pssst! Are you still with me???
Enter this GIVEAWAY using the Rafflecopter box below. 
The more boxes you check the greater your chances to win!
Please leave your email, so we can contact the winner and announced on our ​next Blog Hop July 1, 2023.
Good Luck!!!​
a Rafflecopter giveaway
​==> The HOP starts here <==
​ Be sure to Hop ​with ​ALL of these talented 
Friends of Unity Designers 
click their ​names below & leave a comment at each stop to enter
​
​                              Crystal O. Minkler <== Start Here
 Amber Trubiak
                                Kim Klinkovsky  <== {me} you are here
                   Jane Bosi ==> Up Next
Tammy Hawes
Colleen Balija
Bobbie Sue McConathy
April Sarandrea
Rachel Duong
Gaylynn Martling
   Dawn Fields

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Disclaimer: We designers on the Friends of Unity design team appreciate every comment. We use products from our own stash for our giveaways. We are NOT paid or sponsored by Unity Stamp Co., but they do approve of our hop, and that makes us happy! We started this hop because we love Unity Stamps. That's it. And this is our way of showcasing our Unity projects to inspire others along the way!
***
​Thank you for stopping by!
​Have a happy & crafty June! 
​​​xoxo ~ Kim 

​​​***
​Follow our social media channels for more inspiration:
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Craft Challenges:
Card 1: 
MIUCB #65 Anything Goes + optional Embossing -I used heat embossing on the sentiment
All Sorts Challenge Week 731-Use your dies option Anything Goes-I used a stitched circle die and a word die.
KRAFTY CHICKS CHALLENGE #666 WEEK 1 (STAMP ACT)
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Card 2:
LTCCB #74 Anything Goes
AAA Birthday Game #50 - Water Colours-I created a watercolor background
​Lil Red Wagon Challenge #707..GETTING WARMER.- I used warm colors
​Simon Says Wed Challenge: Anything Goes

Card 3:
HLS June Birthday Challenge
​Seize the Birthday #262 Make it Pop or Anything Goes-I made the red sports car pop on the black/white car background
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Friends of Unity Inspiration Blog Hop + Giveaways

5/6/2023

24 Comments

 
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Welcome to our May 2023
​ ~ Friends of Unity Blog Hop ~ 
where several amazing designer friends & myself 
share our love (and obsessions) of ​Unity Stamp Company 
to inspire you with creative projects every month!
Grab a cuppa your favorite liquid, cozy up
to follow along and hop with us.
​
​​***
Before I get started... 
check our ==> April Blog Hops to see if you are one of our
​ many Winners and claim your prize!!!
Our Winner here at ​My Kraft Kloset, for April 2023 is... 

 "Janice M."

​​Congratulations!!!
Check your Email or Email me at: www.mykraftkloset@yahoo.com
to claim your prize.
​​***
​
Our theme for May is... ​Inspired By
Which could be anything! So what inspires me? SO many thing, but I narrowed it down to these:
Artists
Color
Nature
Techniques
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​It's a new month and I'm continuing with my 
​"New Years Resolution" to use only "new to me" Unity stamps every month this year, along with some of my favorite things.
So what inspires me?
I am inspired every month by all the fabulous ladies
in this hop, so be sure to follow them too! 
I love the whole rainbow of colors, techniques, and
​ ​things found in nature.​​ ​
Here's what I came up with...​
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Card #1: Beautiful Butterflies
​I had this beautiful butterfly set on my desk from last months theme, but I didn't get around to using it. So I thought it would be fun to show you three different techniques using the same set. 
The first technique I used is a very simple Copic 101 coloring technique I learned a few years ago from Jen Shurkus on how to color with just 2-3 alcohol markers and how to blend and shade with just a couple markers. As it's easy to get overwhelmed with all the many markers out there, color families, and blending techniques. She really keeps it simple and I like simple too.
Then I die cut a border around the image and ink blended around the edges to soften around the image, added a touch of clear sparkle to a few butterflies, and some embellishments to complete.​ Such a versatile set that's wonderful for so many occasions. 
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SUPPLIES: ​Unity- Endlessly Beautiful Stamp Set and Unity-Rectangles & Scallops Nesting Dies; Big Shot die cutting machine; MISTI stamping tool; Versafine Clair-Nocturne black ink; Ranger Distress Oxide Inks: Faded Jeans; Picket Fence Blender Brush or Scrapbook.com brushes; Copic and Spectrum alcohol markers and SN Clear Sparkle Brush; Spectrum Noir Cardstock; American Crafts bakers twine; Adhesive Glitter Enamel Dots; Papertrey Ink white 110lb cardstock base; Scor-Pal - Scor-Tape (double sided tear tape) at Scrapbookpal.
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​Card #2: Pink Butterfly
​The second technique I used is mostly ink blending around the edges and over some of the butterflies. And I highlighted just one of the butterflies with a couple pink pencils using Prismacolor Pencils and blending it with a clear sparkle brush for some extra bling.
Then added a couple stitched edges, a sentiment, and an adhesive glitter enamel embellishment to complete.
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SUPPLIES: ​Unity-Endlessly Beautiful Stamp Set, Unity-Whit's Words Stamp Set (Hello.), Unity-Simple Mothers Day Stamp (inside sentiment) and Unity-Rectangles & Scallops Nesting Dies; Big Shot die cutting machine; MISTI stamping tool; Versafine Clair-Nocturne black ink; Ranger Distress Oxide Inks: Fossilized Amber and Picked Raspberry; Picket Fence Blender Brush or Scrapbook.com brushes; Prismacolor Pencils; Spectrum Noir Clear Sparkle Brush; Spectrum Noir Cardstock; Adhesive Glitter Enamel Dots; Papertrey Ink white 110lb cardstock base; Floral scrap border from AC-Mayberry pad; Scor-Pal - Scor-Tape (double sided tear tape) at Scrapbookpal.
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​Card #3: Hello Pretty Butterflies 
And the third card I used an ink smooshing technique. It's one of my favorite ways to play with ink, as every smoosh is different, and every card is unique with no extra coloring. Then I heat set it to dry or you can leave it over night. And then I fussy cut this bunch of butterflies out. 
I dug in my bin of scraps and found this hot pink piece of cardstock that was screaming out for some texture. And I remembered I had a cloud embossing folder. Added the sentiment with distress oxide ink (because it's thick), clear embossing powder, and heat set. Which heat embossing is another technique I love to use. I found a couple more scrap strips and adhered those to the pink panel. 
Adhered the bunch of butterflies to the panel, added an adhesive glitter enamel embellishment and added some clear glitter sparkle to a few butterflies for some bling to complete.
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SUPPLIES: ​Unity-Endlessly Beautiful Stamp Set and Unity-Heart of Autumn Stamp Set (Hello); MISTI stamping tool; Versafine Clair-Nocturne black ink; Darice Cloud Embossing Folder; Ranger Distress Oxide Inks: Mermaid Lagoon, Cracked Pistachio, and Picked Raspberry; Ranger Clear Embossing Powder; Marvy Uchida Heat Tool; Spectrum Noir Clear Sparkle Brush; Ranger Tim Holtz Watercolor Cardstock; Adhesive Glitter Enamel Dots; Papertrey Ink hot pink background CS, light pink CS strip and white 110lb Card Stock base; Pink and white polka dot scrap strip from Doodlebug; Fiskars border punch (pink strip); Cutter Bee Scissors (best for fussy cutting); Scor-Pal - Scor-Tape (double sided tear tape) at Scrapbookpal.
Here are all the cards and techniques again.
Which is your favorite?
***
​​​I hope we've inspired you to play with your stamps & supplies & see what inspires you.
​The possibilities are endless!
***
​​Supplies I used are available below, with some affiliate links. 
​Thank you for shopping!​
​Pssst! Are you still with me???
Enter this GIVEAWAY using the Rafflecopter box below. 
The more boxes you check the greater your chances to win!
Please leave your email, so we can contact the winner and announced on our ​next Blog Hop June 3, 2023.
Good Luck!!!​
a Rafflecopter giveaway
==> The HOP starts here <==
​ Be sure to Hop ​with ​ALL of these talented 
Friends of Unity Designers 
click their ​names below & leave a comment at each to enter giveaways
​
​                              Crystal O. Minkler <== Start Here
 Bobbie Sue McConathy
Gaylynn Martling
Jane Bosi
   Alaine Tanner
Tammy Hawes
Colleen Balija
Rachel Duong
                                      Kim Klinkovsky  <== {me} you are here
Joyce Verdon
Amber Trubiak

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Disclaimer: We designers on the Friends of Unity design team appreciate every comment. We use products from our own stash for our giveaways. We are NOT paid or sponsored by Unity Stamp Co., but they do approve of our hop, and that makes us happy! We started this hop because we love Unity Stamps. That's it. And this is our way of showcasing our Unity projects to inspire others along the way!
***
​Thank you for stopping by!
​Have a happy crafty May and a
Happy Mothers Day (May 14th)! 
​​​xoxo ~ Kim 

​​​***
​Follow our social media channels for more inspiration:
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Craft Challenges:
Card #1:
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge: No Patterned Paper
Word Art Wednesday: Anything Goes - Weeks #593-594
​LTCCB #74 Anything Goes

Card #2:
KRAFTY CHICKS CHALLENGE #662 WEEK 1 (STAMP ACT)
Seize the Birthday #260-Balloons

​Card #3:
MIUCB #65 Anything Goes + optional Embossing-(clouds embossing folder background and heat embossed sentiment)
​AAA Birthday Game #49 - Balloons
HLS May Birthday Challenge​
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Friends of Unity Butterfly Blog Hop + a Giveaway

4/1/2023

24 Comments

 
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Welcome to our April 2023
​ ~ Friends of Unity Blog Hop ~ 
where several amazing designer friends & myself 
share our love (and obsessions) of ​Unity Stamp Company 
to inspire you with creative projects every month!
Grab a cuppa your favorite brew or cocktail, cozy up
to follow along and hop with us.
​
​​***
Before I get started... 
check our ==> March Blog Hops to see if you are one of our
​ many Winners and claim your prize!!!

Our Winner here at ​My Kraft Kloset, for March 2023 is... 

 "StamprGrl"

​​Congratulations!!!
StamprGrl email me at: www.mykraftkloset@yahoo.com
to claim your prize.

​​***
​
​Our theme for April is... ​Butterflies
I know, right!?! I LOVE anything with butterflies,
​so my head was spinning with SO many ideas! 
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No foolin'... it's a new month and I'm continuing with my 
​"New Years Resolution" to use only "new to me" Unity stamps every month this year, along with some of my favorite things.
Like coloring, ribbon, cards & tags this month.​​
​Here's what I came up with...​
​
Project #1: Hair Bun, Laptop, & Butterflies
​I chose this Angiegirl because she resembles my daughter and I hadn't used her before. My daughter celebrated her birthday recently and she wears her hair in a bun like this often, has a laptop, wears comfy clothes, slippers, and loves butterflies. And I stamped a special butterfly envelope too!
As some of you know, we lost my little sister to breast cancer 5 1/2 years ago and Native Americans considered butterflies a symbol of  transformation, hope, and rebirth. And other cultures believe they are another spirit animal. So whenever we see a butterfly, we feel her near us, like a guardian angel. Enjoy all the butterfly inspiration!​
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Supplies used: 
​Unity Products: Clara Girl Stamp Set; Butterflies are from the Eeyore stamp kit; Efflorescence (envelope Art) Stamp; and Rectangles & Scallops Nesting Dies
Big Shot die cutting machine; MISTI stamping tool; Versafine Clair-Nocturne black ink; Distress Oxide Inks: Wilted Violet, Cracked Pistachio, and Fossilized Amber; Picket Fence Blender Brush; Copic and Spectrum alcohol markers and SN Clear Sprakle Brush; Spectrum Noir Cardstock; American Crafts Fine Detail Markers (pink/red); Papertrey Ink Cardstock: light blue, pink, purple, and white 110lb cardstock base; Scrappy Tape (double sided tear tape) at Scrapbookpal; and Assorted Colored Envelopes. 
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Project #2: Beautiful Butterfly Coffee Cup
​I love coffee and butterflies, so this stamp set is a perfect combo. I kept this card pretty simple. I stamped on a scrap piece of light blue cardstock (it's thinner, but as tall as an A2 card), colored the butterflies and ground with alcohol markers, added some sparkle to the butterflies, a couple of crinkled ribbons, and this beauty was done in no time. So pretty for Easter, Mothers Day, or any occasion.
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​Supplies used: 
​Unity Products: Flutters To Go stamp set 
MISTI stamping tool; Versafine Clair-Nocturne black ink; Copic and Spectrum alcohol markers and SN Clear Sparkle brush; Papertrey Ink Cardstock: lt. blue cardstock base; Scrappy Tape (double sided tear tape) at Scrapbookpal; and crinkle ribbon.
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Project #3: Pure Magic Tag
​I don't know if moths are considered butterflies or not, and I usually don't like moths, but this one I can't deny it's beauty, so I chose to share it today. I used a kraft tag I got from the many gift bags we get when we order from Unity. And kept it simple by only coloring the flowers with a white colored pencil and a white marker. Then I added some sparkle to the moth, which darkened it a bit, added a light pink adhesive glitter enamel dot to the center flower,  added a crinkle ribbon and some twine to finish this tag. So pretty for Easter, Mother's Day, a birthday, Graduation, or any occasion.
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Supplies used:
Unity Products: Pure Magic stamp set; Sending a Happy Hello stamp set (sentiment); Unity kraft tag; and Unity twine
MISTI stamping tool; Versafine Clair-Pinecone brown ink; Spectrum Noir Clear Sparkle brush; Ranger Ink Distress Marker-Picket Fence (white); Prismacolor pencil-white; a light pink adhesive glitter enamel dot; and crinkle ribbon.
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​ Project #4: Butterfly tag or bookmarker
​I save almost every scrap I think I can use on another project. I saw this scrap piece of stamped butterflies when I was going through my scraps and thought I can turn this into something. And it could be a gift tag, or a bookmarker, or could go on an A2 card too. 
It was originally stamped on watercolor pattern paper using Distress Oxide Ink-Wilted Violet, clear embossing powder, and heat set. Then I a few other scraps adhered to white cardstock, added purple adhesive rhinestones and enamel glitter dots. Added this gorgeous purple rose ribbon that completes this project with NO coloring, just bling. Great for many occasions too!
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Supplies used:
​Unity Products: It's Been Too Long; Sending a Happy Hello stamp set (sentiment)
MISTI stamping tool; Ranger Ink Distress Oxide Ink-Wilted Violet;  Clear Embossing Powder; Marvy Uchida Heat Tool; Spectrum Noir Clear Sparkle brush; Papertrey Ink white cardstock; MFT Watercolor pattern papers; purple adhesive rhinestones and glitter enamel dots; May Arts rose ribbon;  Scrappy Tape (double sided tear tape) at Scrapbookpal.
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Here are all the butterfly projects again.
Which is your favorite?
***
​​​I hope we've inspired you to check out the many wonderful butterflies Unity has to offer
and create something beautiful.  ​​​
​The possibilities are endless!
***
​​Supplies I used are available below, with some affiliate links. 
​Thank you for shopping!​
Pssst! Are you still with me???
Enter this GIVEAWAY using the Rafflecopter box below. 
The more boxes you check the greater your chances to win!
Please leave your email, so we can contact the winner and announced on our ​next Blog Hop May 6, 2023.
Good Luck!!!​
a Rafflecopter giveaway
==> The HOP starts here <==
​ Be sure to Hop ​with ​ALL of these talented 
Friends of Unity Designers 
click their ​names below & leave a comment at each to enter Giveaways
And give Tammy and Jane a warm welcome,
as they have joined our team!
​
​                              Crystal O. Minkler <== Start Here
                                       Kim Klinkovsky  <== {me} you are here
Tammy Hawes
Amber Trubiak
Jane Bosi
Colleen Balija
Gaylynn Martling
Bobbie Sue McConathy
Rachel Duong
Eileen Mathys

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Disclaimer: We designers on the Friends of Unity design team appreciate every comment. We use products from our own stash for our giveaways. We are NOT paid or sponsored by Unity Stamp Co., but they do approve of our hop, and that makes us happy! We started this hop because we love Unity Stamps. That's it. And this is our way of showcasing our Unity projects to inspire others along the way!
​​​***
​Thank you for stopping by!
​Have a wonderful Easter (April 9th)
and a happy crafty April... no fooling! 
​​​xoxo ~ Kim 

​​​***
​Follow our social media channels for more inspiration:
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Craft Challenges:
Card #1:
AAA Birthday Game #48 - Layer It Up
HLS April Birthday Challenge

Card #2:
Allsorts Challenge Weeks 722/723 ? - In the Spring Garden
Word Art Wednesday Anything Goes - Weeks #589-590

Card #3:
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes

Card #4
LTCCB #73 Anything Goes
KRAFTY CHICKS CHALLENGE #657 WEEK 5 (ATG)
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Friends of Unity Blog Hop + Winnie the Pooh + Giveaways too!

3/4/2023

21 Comments

 
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Welcome to our March 2023
​ ~ Friends of Unity Blog Hop ~ 
where several amazing designer friends & myself 
share our love (and obsessions) of ​Unity Stamp Company 
to inspire you with creative projects every month!
Spring is almost here and I'm so excited for warm weather and flowers blooming here in the South!
Grab a cuppa your favorite brew, cozy up to follow along,
and hop with us.
​
​​***
Before I get started... 
check our ==> February Blog Hops to see if you are one of our
​ many Winners and claim your prize!!!

Our Winner here at ​My Kraft Kloset, for February 2023 is... 

 "Melissa P."

​​Congratulations!!!

​​***
​​
Our theme for March is... ​Winnie the Pooh
That's right... Unity has LOTS of Winnie the Pooh & friends stamps, dies, and a SALE now too! OMGoodness! SO cute! ​
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If you are new here, I'm continuing with my "New Years Resolution" to use only "new to me" Unity stamps every month this year, along with some of my favorite things.
Like coloring, ink, and pattern paper this month.​​
​Here's what I came up with...​


Card #1: Pooh & Piglet
​I grew up with the Winnie the Pooh books and read them to my four kids too! They're such a classic and I'm SO excited Unity has designed many cute stamps to share these beloved characters for many years to come.
Today I imagined it's a blustery day and Winnie the Pooh and Piglet are on one of their adventures. They are skipping along, singing, and come across a balloon stuck on a bush. Curious, as Pooh often is, he untangles the balloon, and it starts to blow away. Piglet grabs Pooh to pull him back down, but the wind is too strong and whisks them away into the sunset onto their next grand adventure. Can you imagine that too?
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​Tutorial: I started with creating the background first. Using my MISTI stamping tool, white cardstock panel, and three distress oxide inks (shown below), I stamped this musical background. Heat set. Then blended some distress oxide-cracked pistachio ink around the edges, heat set and adhered to card. I wanted a worn, vintage, aged look for the musical background. Next using my MISTI and a white cardstock panel I stamped Winnie the pooh and piglet with Versafine Clair-Nocturne black ink, which I love, but it will smear with alcohol markers. So I let it dry over night, but you can heat set or clear heat emboss it too. But the next day, it was totally fine to color with alcohol markers (shown below) without any smearing. I love pink and green, so I played with a few colors to get this soft springy vintage look. What's neat about Unity is they created matching dies for many of the Pooh stamps too, which I got too! Using my Big Shot and some purple craft tape to hold the die in place, I cut out the Pooh image. Cute, right? I usually have a purpose when I make cards, but this cutie didn't have one yet. So, using my MISTI, a scrap of white cardstock, and a sweet all occasion sentiment. I stamped it with cracked pistachio and inked the edges with worn lipstick to match the background. Pooh and Piglet image kind of got lost on the musical background, so I pulled out this beautiful pink and green stripe pattern paper from Unity. Using my Big Shot machine, I cut out a die cut stitched circle and that grounded the Pooh imagine and the sentiment. And gave it more of a focal point. It also looked like a muted sunset too. Then I cut out an A2 white 110lb card base (not shown) and adhered all the pieces to make the card. I adhered a pink watercolor pattern paper to the base, adhered the musical background to the pink panel, adhered the circle sunset to the musical panel, then adhered Pooh and Piglet and the sentiment to the sunset circle. And there you have an all occasion card, great for any time of year. What do you think?​

Here is the card process: 
​Supplies used for Card #1:
Unity Products: Winnie the Pooh-Pooh Just Knew stamp set and coordinating die sold separately (temporarily sold out-keep posted), Worn Music background stamp, An Ungloomy Day (sentiment kit), and Unity Paper Pack-Enveloped in Love
Big Shot die cutting machine; MISTI stamping tool; Versafine Clair-Nocturne black ink; Distress Oxide Inks: Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick, Weathered Wood, Cracked Pistachio; Picket Fence Blender Brush; Copic and Spectrum alcohol markers; American Crafts white cardstock; Gina Marie Stitched Circle Die set; Papertrey Ink white 110lb cardstock base; Purple Craft Tape; Double sided tear tape (scor-tape) at Scrapbookpal.​

​Project #2: Eeyore!
​I know our theme is Winne the Pooh, but he has some wonderful friends I'd like to share today too! Eeyore is a personal favorite of a special lady I'd like to surprise with this wonderful bookmark tag. As she's an avid book reader. I kept it fairly simple and love pink and brown together.
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​Here is the card process: ​
​Supplies used for Project #2:
Unity Products: An Ungloomy Day Eeyore and sentiment stamp kit and has a coordinating die sold separately), Simple Mother’s Day stamp, and Kraft Tags
MISTI stamping tool; Versafine Clair-Pinecone brown ink; AC fine tip markers; Sparkle Marker (for the eye); May Arts Rose Ribbon; Crinkle Ribbon; Michaels Adhesive Pink Rhinestones; Double sided tear tape (scor-tape) at Scrapbookpal.

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Here's another peak at both projects...​​
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​​​I hope we've inspired you to check out the Winnie the Pooh & Friends Stamp Collection
and create something wonderful.  ​​​
​The possibilities are endless!
***
​
​Supplies I used are available below, with some affiliate links. 
​Thank you for shopping!​
Pssst! Are you still with me???
Enter this GIVEAWAY using the Rafflecopter box below. 
The more boxes you check the greater your chances to win!
Please leave your email, so we can contact the winner and announced on our ​next Blog Hop April 1, 2023.
Good Luck!!!​
a Rafflecopter giveaway
==> The HOP starts here <==
​ Be sure to Hop ​with ​ALL of these talented 
Friends of Unity Designers 
click their ​names below & leave a comment at each to enter Giveaways

​                              Crystal O. Minkler <== Start Here
Amber Trubiak
Bobbie Sue McConathy
Gaylynn Martling
Rachel Duong
Colleen Balija
                                       Kim Klinkovsky  <== {me} you are here
Eileen Mathys
Joyce Verdon
Alaine Tanner
​
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Disclaimer: We designers on the Friends of Unity design team appreciate every comment. We use products from our own stash for our giveaways. We are NOT paid or sponsored by Unity Stamp Co., but they do approve of our hop, and that makes us happy! We started this hop because we love Unity Stamps. That's it. And this is our way of showcasing our Unity projects to inspire others along the way!
​​​***
​Thank you for stopping by!
​I hope you have a happy & crafty March! 
​​​xoxo ~ Kim 

​​​***
​​​ 
​Follow our social media channels for more inspiration:
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Craft Challenges:
Card #1:
Try Stampin On Tuesday Challenge 596 - Ends March 12th
KRAFTY CHICKS CHALLENGE #653 WEEK 1 (STAMP ACT)
HLS March Birthday Challenge​
​
​Retro Rubber Challenge 201 | Tic Tac Toe! - (I used Diagonally: die cut pooh and circle, I used 5 layers, and my choice is alcohol markers. Pooh stamp is 2-2022 and worn music background stamp is several years old)

Project #2:
LTCCB #73 Anything Goes
​Lil Red Wagon Challenge # 294 - Feel Better!
Allys Angels Challenge #67 
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Friends of Unity Sentiments Blog Hop + Giveaways

2/4/2023

34 Comments

 
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Welcome to our February 2023
​ ~ Friends of Unity Blog Hop ~ 
where several amazing designer friends & myself 
share our love (and obsessions) of ​Unity Stamp Company 
to inspire you with amazing projects every month!
Grab a cuppa your favorite brew,
cozy up to follow along, and hop with us.
​
​***
Before I get started... 
check our ==> January Blog Hops to see if you are one of our
​ many Winners and claim your prizes!!!

Our Winner here at ​My Kraft Kloset, for January 2023 is... 

 "Tami R."

​​Congratulations!!!

​***
​
Our theme for February is...
All About the Sentiments!
With the start of a new year we all have stamps from last year we haven't used yet and some new ones too!
So lets dig out those sentiments, get inspired, & use them. ​
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As I continue to keep my "New Years Resolution" to only use "new to me" Unity stamps every month this year I have picked
an assortment of sentiments to share with you today.
Along with a few of my favorite things like
pattern paper, heat embossing, and ribbon. ​​
Here's what I came up with...​
​​
Card #1: Just A Note
​It's a new year with lots of changes and it's only February!
Recently one of my co-workers resigned to pursue her dream job at the botanical gardens. We couldn't be happier for her, but will miss her! So I found it only fitting for us to wish her good luck with a "plant" card using this amazing stamp that's "new to me." 
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I've been trying to keep things simple lately, but I love layers. I had this embossing folder that reminded me of a trellis and used that with kraft cardstock as the background. 

To keep things "earthy" I cut out green and white pieces of cardstock using these fun rectangle & scallop dies with my Big Shot die cutting machine. I don't usually die cut before I stamp, but it helped to center the plant stamp.
Next using my MISTI stamping tool, I stamped the plant image with Versafine Clair-Nocturne black ink, removed from the MISTI, sprinkled with clear embossing powder, and heat set. And proceeded to color with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers. 

I really wanted the sentiment to pop, so I placed the plant image in my MISTI again, stamped the sentiment with Versamark clear ink, sprinkled with white embossing powder, and heat set. And adhered to green cardstock and adhered to card base. Added a green satin ribbon. And on the inside we all added "just a note" to wish her well on her new adventure. I think she liked it! What do you think?

Here is the card process:​​
Supplies used for Card #1:
Unity Products: Hello Succulents stamp set; Gotta Love Sentiments; and Rectangles & Scallops Nesting Dies
Big Shot die cutting machine; Stampin Up/Sizix Modern Mosaic embossing folder; MISTI stamping tool; Versafine Clair-Nocturne black pigment ink; Ranger Ink clear embossing powder; Versamark clear ink; Ranger Ink Seafoam white embossing powder; Marvy Uchida heat embossing tool; Spectrum alcohol markers; Brutus Monroe Lunch Bag (kraft) cardstock; American Crafts white (for image), green, and black cardstock; AC green satin ribbon; Papertrey Ink white 110lb cardstock base; Double sided tear tape (scor-tape) at Scrapbookpal.
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​​Card #2: Happy Birthday Happy Birthday
​This month a special lady is having a birthday and she loves roses and pink. And here is another beautiful stamp I have yet to use, until now. I know... I don't know what I've been waiting for. Keeping things simple, I decided to use this new gorgeous paper pack from Unity and it's great for many occasions, not just Valentines. 
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Using my MISTI stamping tool I stamped this trio of roses with Versamark clear ink on pattern paper, sprinkled with white embossing powder, and heat set. Next I used Distress Oxide Inks in red and orange and added the "happy birthday" in alternating colors. Heat set to dry, because oxides are thick and need drying time or it will smear.
Trimmed to size and adhered to another pretty rose pattern paper from the same paper pack. Then adhered to a white card base. Added adhesive pink pearls and this tea rose crinkle ribbon to finish this beauty and get her in the mail.​

Here is the card process:​
Supplies used for Card #2:
Unity Products: My Condolences (rose) stamp set; Heart of Autumn (front sentiments); Everything Wonderful (inside sentiment) and Enveloped in Love paper pack
MISTI stamping tool; Versamark clear ink; Ranger Ink Seafoam white embossing powder; Marvy Uchida heat embossing tool; Ranger Ink Distress Oxide Inks: candied apple and carved pumpkin; tea rose crinkle ribbon; adhesive pink pearls; Papertrey Ink white 110lb cardstock base; Double sided tear tape (scor-tape) at Scrapbookpal.​
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​Card #3: So Sorry
Sympathy cards are hard anytime of year and I've already needed four and it's only February. These are nice to have on hand when this unfortunate occasion arises and pretty simple to make. I made these gorgeous cards for my Aunt and two cousins who recently lost their husband/father. He was the last of my Uncles to pass away and a great man. He was a champion bowler and an outdoor enthusiast who loved to hunt and fish all over Michigan. His absence is felt across the miles.
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​I combined two different stamps to create this card. I'm not a big fan of moths, but I choose to believe these are more like butterflies that symbolize rebirth or resurrection. And this is a stunning set for so many occasions.
I kept it simple and used pattern watercolor paper as my backgrounds, but you can certainly create your own. And using my MISTI stamping tool I stamped the butterflies with clear ink on pattern paper, sprinkled with silver embossing powder, and heat set to get this wonderful metallic image. Then stamped this heartfelt sentiment in distress oxide ink colors to coordinate with the backgrounds. 
Next I adhered the panels to black cardstock and adhered to a white card bases. And these are ready to mail out our condolences.​

Here is the card process:​
​Supplies used for Card #3:
Unity Products: It’s Been Too Long (butterfly) stamp set and My Condolences (sentiment) stamp set
MISTI stamping tool; Versamark clear ink; Ranger Ink Silver embossing powder; Marvy Uchida heat embossing tool; Ranger Ink Distress Oxide Inks: chipped sapphire and wilted violet; My Favorite Things watercolor pattern paper; American Crafts Black cardstock; Papertrey Ink white 110lb cardstock base; Double sided tear tape (scor-tape) at Scrapbookpal.


Here's another peak at all of them...​​
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​​​I hope we've inspired you to mix & match
your stamps ​& create some amazing 
heartfelt cards with your sentiments. ​​​
​The possibilities are endless!
***
​
​Supplies I used are available below, with some affiliate links that give me a little commission. Thank you for shopping!​
Pssst! Are you still with me???
Enter this GIVEAWAY using the Rafflecopter box below. 
The more boxes you check the greater your chances to win!
Please leave your email, so we can contact the winner and announced on our ​next Blog Hop March 4, 2023.
Good Luck!!!
a Rafflecopter giveaway

==> The HOP starts here <==
​ Be sure to Hop ​with ​ALL of these talented 
Friends of Unity Designers 
click their ​names below & leave a comment at each to enter Giveaways

​                              Crystal O. Minkler <== Start Here
Amber Trubiak
Bobbie Sue McConathy
April Sarandrea
Rachel Duong
                                       Kim Klinkovsky  <== {me} you are here
Dawn Fields
Colleen Balija
Gaylynn Martling
Joyce Verdon

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Disclaimer: We designers on the Friends of Unity design team appreciate every comment. We use products from our own stash for our giveaways. We are NOT paid or sponsored by Unity Stamp Co., but they do approve of our hop, and that makes us happy! We started this hop because we love Unity Stamps. That's it. And this is our way of showcasing our Unity projects to inspire others along the way!
Thank you for stopping by!
​I hope you have a happy & crafty February! 
​​​xoxo ~ Kim 

​***
​​ 
​Follow our social media channels for more inspiration:
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Craft Challenges:
Card #1​
Word Art Wednesday Anything Goes - Weeks #581-582

KRAFTY CHICKS CHALLENGE #649 WEEK 1 (STAMP ACT)

Card #2
​The Flower Challenge #77 Use Your Latest Stamps or Dies
​
Retro Rubber Challenge 199 | Tickled Pink! (My stamps are over 2yrs old and I used all the colors)

Card #3
Try Stamping Tuesday Sketch Challenge 592 - Ends Feb 12th- (I used it in reverse)​
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Try Stamping Tuesday Sketch Challenge #592
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Friends of Unity Jan 2023 Birthday Blog Hop + Giveaways

1/7/2023

28 Comments

 
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Happy New Year!!!
Welcome to our January 2023
​ ~ Friends of Unity Blog Hop ~ 
where several amazing designer friends & myself 
share our love (and obsessions) of ​Unity Stamp Company 
to inspire you with amazing projects every month!
Winter is here ya'll... so grab a cuppa your favorite brew,
cozy up to follow along and hop with us.
​
***
Before I get started... 
check our ==> December Blog Hops to see if you are one of our
​ many Winners and claim your prizes!!!

<< "Karen L." is my winner from November 2023 >>

And the (3) Unity Gift Card Winners for December
were announced on "Crystals Blog here"
so be sure to see if you won!!!
​​Congratulations!!!

​***
Our theme for January is... Birthdays!
With the start of a new year we all could probably use some birthday cards to have on hand, right!?! Sit back and enjoy the fun & get inspired to make your own yearly stash. 
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First I am proud to say I fulfilled last years "New Years Resolution."  Yay!!!
As many of you probably shopped Unitys awesome sales or got some goodies for Christmas. 
I too got some more new stamps! Yay! Of course, right?
I can't help it (lol). I love them!

Do you make New Years Resolutions?

I usually do not, because I usually forget them (lol).
But, because this one was so achievable, helpful, fun,
​and challenging at times, I've decided to continue
that "New Years Resolution" and only use new to me Unity stamps every month this year too!

 ​I love making birthday cards and I make a lot of them.
​So I decided to share a feminine and a masculine cards combining a few of my favorite things like heat embossing, markers, and ink. ​Here's what I came up with...​
​
Card #1: New Beginnings
I made this gorgeous card for my boss and I'm glad she liked it. And now I can finally share it with you all.
These amazing images are all from one set and it's fun to arrange it anyway you want. It's a beauty for so many occasions. I chose to keep it simple with minimal layers and stamp these images on one piece of white cardstock with Versafine Clair Nocturne black ink and heat embossed in clear.
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TIP: you could stamp with Versamark clear ink and heat emboss with black embossing powder too. Whichever you have on hand.

I colored with just a few colors and ink sponged around the image and heat set. I love the texture and effect you get with a sponge versus a blending brush. Then I matted the image with black cardstock and adhered to a white card base. It's hard to see, but I brushed on some clear wink of stella for some sparkle too!
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Supplies used for Card #1:
Unity: Magical Lilac stamp set
MISTI stamping tool
Versafine Clair-Nocturne black pigment ink
Ranger Ink clear embossing powder, Marvy Uchida heat embossing tool
Ranger Ink Distress Oxide Ink-Fossilized Amber
Craft Sponge
Copic alcohol markers and Spectrum alcohol markers
Wink of Stella-Clear sparkle
Ranger Ink Tim Holtz Watercolor White Cardstock (for texture)
American Crafts black cardstock
Double sided tear tape (scor-tape) at Scrapbookpal.
​​

​Card #2: Seasonal Birthday
I have lots of fall birthdays in my family, which is why I used fall colors on this next card. But this fun set is great for anytime of year! 
And before you say it, yes, I know I've used this balloon background stamp and sentiment before, BUT I couldn't make a birthday card and NOT use these amazing balloons. It's a must! And is fantastic in all the colors. BUT I have NOT used this tree stamp before,  which is the focus of this card.  
Another simple card you can easily duplicate. I tapped on two distress oxide ink colors in red and orange randomly to the balloons, using my MISTI stamping tool I stamped on white cardstock, and adhered to an orange card base.
Then I stamped the trees and sentiment with Versafine Clair Pinecone brown ink on a scrap piece of orange cardstock and heat set, because it's a thick ink and needed to be dry. And adhered to card panel.
Using a Wink of Stella clear sparkle brush I inked the center tree and it turned it a darker orange with some sparkle. And added a few more dots of bling with Stickles diamond glitter glue, because masculine cards can have a little sparkle too!
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Supplies used for Card #2:
Unity: Itsy Bitsy Giggles (trees)
Unity: Gotta Love Sentiments​
Unity: Balloon Party Background
Unity Luxury Card Stock: Orange Fizz 
MISTI stamping tool
Versafine Clair-Pinecone brown pigment ink
Ranger Ink Distress Oxide Inks: Candied Apple and Carved Pumpkin
Marvy Uchida heat embossing tool
Wink of Stella-Clear sparkle
Ranger Ink Stickles glitter glue: Diamond
American Crafts White Cardstock
Double sided tear tape (scor-tape) at Scrapbookpal.

​
​ Here is another peek at both cards...
I hope we've inspired you to mix & match
your stamps ​& create some wonderful Birthday cards to have on hand all year long. ​​​
​The possibilities are endless!
***

​Supplies I used are available below, with some affiliate links that give me a little commission. Thank you for shopping!​
Pssst! Are you still with me???
Enter this GIVEAWAY using the Rafflecopter box below. 
The more boxes you check the greater your chances to win!
Please leave your email, so we can contact the winner via email or private messaging, and ​announced on our ​next Blog Hop February 4, 2023.
Good Luck!!!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
==> The HOP starts here <==
​ Be sure to go back to start at the beginning 
& Hop ​with ​ALL of these talented 
Friends of Unity Designers 
click their ​names below & leave a comment at each to enter Giveaways

Kim Klinkovsky  <== {me} and you are at the end

​                             Crystal O. Minkler <== Start Here
Amber Trubiak
Bobbie Sue McConathy
Gaylynn Martling
April Sarandrea
Dawn Fields
Rachel Duong
Joyce Verdon
Colleen Balija
Alaine Tanner​

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Disclaimer: We designers on the Friends of Unity design team appreciate every comment. We use products from our own stash for our giveaways. We are NOT paid or sponsored by Unity Stamp Co., but they do approve of our hop, and that makes us happy! We started this hop because we love Unity Stamps. That's it. And this is our way of showcasing our Unity projects to inspire others along the way!
Thank you for stopping by!
​I hope you have a happy & crafty New Year! 
​​​xoxo ~ Kim 

​***
​​ 
​Follow our social media channels for more inspiration:
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Craft Challenges:
Card #1
Simon Says Wed Challenge: Something New (new stamps & new sponge)
Lil Red Wagon Challenge: NEW BEGINNINGS 2023
Allsorts Challenge Week 710 Something New (new stamps & new sponge)
LTSCB #159 Anything Goes 
​
Card #2
LTCCB #72 Anything Goes
KRAFTY CHICKS CHALLENGE #645 WEEK 1 (STAMP ACT)
AAA Birthday Game #45 - Anything Birthday Goes
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Friends of Unity Dec 2022 Blog Hop + Giveaways

12/3/2022

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Welcome to our December 2022
​ ~ Friends of Unity Blog Hop ~ 
My designer friends & I are celebrating our 5th Anniversary
as a Monthly Blog Hop inspired by Unity stamps!!! Yay!!! 
I have gained some awesome friendships and have come
a long way creatively in the 4yrs that I've been
designing with these talented ladies. I am inspired by them
every month and I hope you are too! 
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In celebration of our 5th Anniversary
Unity Stamp Company 
is giving away (3) $25 Unity gift cards
All you have to do is hop to each designers blog listed below
and leave comment by December 10, 2022 to be entered.

Crystal will announce the (3) winners in the
Unity Show and Tell Facebook Page 
on December 11, 2022
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​​Before I get started... 
check our ==> November Blog Hops to see if you are one of our
​ many Winners and claim your prizes!!!

Our Winner here at ​My Kraft Kloset, for November is... 
"K.L."
​
​Congratulations!!!

​***
The Holiday Season is here, so grab a cuppa your favorite brew,
follow along, comment, and hop with us for some holiday inspiration.

​Our theme for December is... 
Glitter & Glitz, which you all know I LOVE sparkle & bling.
​So this theme can be SO many different things! 
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​As usual, my biggest challenge is deciding "what" to use.
​ ​Follow along as I continue to keep my "New Years Resolution" to use Unity stamps I haven't ever used before.
So far, I've done it every month this year and it's been so great to find these stamps and show them some love! 
 I combined a few of my favorite things like heat embossing, dies, patterned paper, and glitter glue. ​Here's what I came up with...​
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​Today's Project: Christmas Shoes
​I got this fabulous stamp in a Unity surprise grab bag from a past monthly kit and it reminded me of an old holiday movie called "Christmas Shoes," so I had to use it. I heat embossed the image with black embossing powder and pulled out my fine detail colored pens to see how it would color up and I was pleasantly surprised. Then finished it with a touch of glitter glue and adhesive glitter enamel dots to make it sparkle.
Just another beautiful stamp I can't believe I hadn't used before, but would totally use for birthday cards, thank you cards, Valentines, Mothers Day, Fathers Day with different colors could be a great masculine crad or many other occasions throughout the year too!​
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Happy 5th Anniversary ladies!!!!!​
I hope we've inspired you to mix & match
your stamps ​& create something wonderful with glitter & glitz. ​​​
​The possibilities are endless!
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Supplies used: 
Unity: When You Smile {kom 1/17} - Floral Shoes
Unity: Gotta Love Sentiments​
Unity: Scallops & Rectangles {nesting dies}--Sorry they are temporarily sold out, but should restock soon
Unity Pattern Paper Packs: Rustic Winter Wishes and Rustic Wood 
MISTI stamping tool
Versafine Clair-Nocturne black pigment ink
Ranger Ink Fine Detail Black Embossing Powder
Marvy Uchida heat embossing tool
American Crafts Fine Liner Pens (Tuesday Morning & Michaels)
Ranger Ink Stickles glitter glue: Diamond and Candy Cane
​​Ranger Ink Distress Oxide Ink-Candied Apple (red sentiment)
Big Shot die cutting machine
American Crafts black cardstock
BoBunny Double Dot pattern paper (green dot)
Adhesive glitter enamel dots
Double sided tear tape (scor-tape) at Scrapbookpal.
Supplies I used are available below, with some affiliate links that give me a little commission. Thank you for Shopping!​
==> The HOP starts here <==
​ Be sure to go back to start at the beginning 
& Hop ​with ​ALL of these talented 
Friends of Unity Designers 
click their ​names below & leave a comment at each to enter Giveaways


Kim Klinkovsky  <== {me} and you are at the end
                        Crystal O. Minkler <== Start Here
Eileen Mathys
Amber Trubiak
Dawn Bryson
Gaylynn Martling
Rachel Duong
Dawn Fields
April Sarandrea
Joyce Verdon
Alaine Tanner​

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Disclaimer: We designers on the Friends of Unity design team appreciate every comment. We use products from our own stash for our giveaways. We are NOT paid or sponsored by Unity Stamp Co., but they do approve of our hop, and that makes us happy! We started this hop because we love Unity Stamps. That's it. And this is our way of showcasing our Unity projects to inspire others along the way!
Thank you for stopping by!
​I hope your December is happy & crafty! 
We wish you Happy Holidays
and A Happy New Year!
From our house to yours
​​​xoxo ~ Kim & family

​***
​​ 
​Follow our social media channels for more inspiration:
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Friends of Unity Watercolor Blog Hop + Giveaways

11/5/2022

29 Comments

 
Welcome to our November 2022
​ ~ Friends of Unity Blog Hop ~ 
where several amazing designer friends & myself get together to
share our love (and obsessions) of ​Unity Stamp Company 
to inspire you with amazing projects every month!
Fall is here ya'll... so grab a cuppa your favorite brew,
cozy up to follow along and hop with us.
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Before I get started... 
check our ==> October Blog Hops to see if you are one of our
​ many Winners and claim your prizes!!!

Our Winner here at ​My Kraft Kloset, for October is... 
"Silvia R.H."
​
​Congratulations!!!

​***
Our theme for November is... 
Watercolor, which is one of my favorite mediums and my Moms too.   
As usual, my biggest challenge is deciding "what" to use.
​
 ​Follow along as I continue with my "New Years Resolution" to use Unity stamps I haven't ever used before.
So far, I've done it every month this year and it's been great to use these stamps and show them some love!

 I combined a few of my favorite things like watercolor pencils on kraft cardstock and heat embossing. ​ Here's what I came up with...
​
Today's Project: Warm Wishes
I pulled out my water coloring pencils and a water brush and colored within the white heat embossed image. Another beautiful stamp set I can't believe I hadn't used until now. It's great for Thanksgiving cards, fall birthday cards, thank you cards, and more.
​
I kept it simple again, as I needed to finish coloring this main panel before my daughter got married last month (I shared pics below). Then I proceeded to stay up late last night and put this beauty together with a few of my favorite things, like patterned paper, ribbon, and enamel dots.
And I could have totally taken it a step further and added some glitter glue sparkles, because I like things to sparkle, but I kept it vintage looking. ​I like it. What do you think? ​
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Click or hover over the pictures below to see more process details.
​Supplies used: 
Unity: Thankful & Blessed Pumpkins Stamp set
Unity: Scallops & Rectangles {nesting dies}
MISTI stamping tool
Versamark clear ink
Ranger Ink Seafoam (white) Embossing Powder
Marvy Uchida heat embossing tool
Ranger Ink Distress Oxide Ink-Walnut Stain
1Canoe2 Water Color Pencils, H2O water brush
Big Shot die cutting machine
​Brutus Monroe Lunchbag (kraft) Cardstock
Doodlebug pattern papers, AC brown cardstock strip (behind image)
Teresa Collins holiday ribbon (vintage crochet)
Gina Marie adhesvie enamel dots
Double sided tear tape (scor-tape) at Scrapbookpal.
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​I hope we've inspired you to try water coloring with your stamps ​& create something wonderful. ​​​The possibilities are endless!

​Supplies I used are available below, with some affiliate links that give me a little commission.
Thank you for Shopping!​
​Pssst! Are you still with me???
Enter this GIVEAWAY using the Rafflecopter box below. 
The more boxes you check the greater your chances to win!
Please leave your email, so we can contact the winner. One winner will be selected randomly, contacted via email or private messaging, and 
​announced on our ​next Blog Hop December 3, 2022.
Good Luck!!!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
==> The HOP starts here <==
​ Be sure to go back to start at the beginning 
& Hop ​with ​ALL of these talented 
Friends of Unity Designers 
click their ​names below & leave a comment at each to enter Giveaways

                                 Crystal O. Minkler <== Go Back to Start
Amber Trubiak
Alaine Tanner​
Bobbie Sue McConathy
Kim Klinkovsky  <== You are here
April Sarandrea
Gaylynn Martling
Dawn Bryson
Dawn Fields
Joyce Verdon
Rachel Duong

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Disclaimer: We designers on the Friends of Unity design team appreciate every comment. We use products from our own stash for our giveaways. We are NOT paid or sponsored by Unity Stamp Co., but they do approve of our hop, and that makes us happy! We started this hop because we love Unity Stamps. That's it. And this is our way of showcasing our Unity projects to inspire others along the way!
​Thank you for stopping by!
What a busy year we've had
with work, still renovating our new house (really!), LOTS of family birthdays, traveling, and our Daughter got married last month.

​I hope your November is happy & crafty 
and we wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving
From our house to yours.
​​​xoxo ~ Kim & family

​***

Family Pictures from our Daughters  Masquerade Ball Wedding at
​Linganore Vineyard, in Mount Airy, Maryland,
​October 28, 2022​
​​ Follow our social media channels for more inspiration:
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Craft Challenges:
Simon Says Wed Challenge: Thanks/Thanksgiving
​KRAFTY CHICKS CHALLENGE #636 WEEK 1 (STAMP ACT)
LTCCB #71 Anything Goes
LTSCB #158 Anything Goes

MIUCB #62 Anything Goes + optional Open Technique - (water coloring within white heat embossed image on kraft cardstock)

The Flower Challenge #74 Add Embellishments
HLS November Birthday Challenge

The Card Concept #183 {Pumpkin Party} - I was inspired by the pumpkins and colors on this Clean and Layered card. 
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Friends of Unity October Blog Hop + Giveaways

10/1/2022

26 Comments

 
​​​Welcome to our October 2022
​ ~ Friends of Unity Blog Hop ~ 
where several amazing designer friends & myself get together to
share our love (and obsessions) of ​Unity Stamp Company 
to inspire you with amazing projects every month!
Come hop along with us and get inspired. Grab a cuppa your favorite brew and follow along...
​​
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Before I get started... 
check our ==> September Blog Hops to see if you are one of our
​ many Winners and claim your prizes!!!

Our Winner here at ​My Kraft Kloset, for August is... 
"M.K."
​
​Congratulations!!!

​***
Our theme for October is... 
Anything BUT a card... OMGoodness!  What to make?
As usual, my biggest challenge is deciding "what" to use.
​
 ​Follow along as I continue with my "New Years Resolution" to use Unity stamps I haven't ever used before.
So far, I've done it every month this year and it's been great to use these stamps and show them some love!

 I combined a few of my favorite things, like patterned paper, ribbon, embellishments, and heat embossing.
​ Here's what I came up with...


Today's Project: A Winter or Holiday Tag

​​It's really hard NOT to make a card, so I focused on tags, as the holiday season is soon upon us. I knew I wanted to make something blue and silver, as it's one of my favorite combos. And I can't believe I haven't used this beautiful stamp before either, but here we are... finally using it! 
I kept things simple for mass producing tags, by using this amazing watercolor pattern paper pad that comes in many colors. I stamped the image with clear ink and heat embossed with this stunning silver metallic embossing powder. 
I didn't add a sentiment, as I'm not sure what kind of tag it's going to be. It could be for somebody's winter birthday, a holiday gift tag, or add a "thank you" on orange paper for a Thanksgiving hostess gift tag or red/green for Holiday Hostess too. It's very versatile.
I framed each layer with these fabulous Scallop & Rectangle dies by Unity. They aren't just for cards, as they work here for tags too. I finished up with a few different ribbons and embellishments for some more sparkle.  What do you think???
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Click or hover over the pictures below to see more process details.
​Supplies used: 
Unity: Search for Those Moments (Layers of Life) Stamp set
Unity: Scallops & Rectangles {nesting dies}
MISTI stamping tool
Versamark clear ink
Ranger Ink Silver Embossing Powder
Marvy Uchida heat embossing tool
MFT watercolor 6x6 pattern paper pad (blue)
Big Shot die cutting machine
​Paptertrey Ink Black Cardstock
Scrap of striped pattern paper (if I had to guess, it was from Doodlebug)
1/4" hole punch (for ribbon to go through)
AC tinsel ribbon and AC snowflake ribbon (cut into embellishments)
May Arts blue/teal crinkle ribbon
Creative Impressions white snowflake brad (I cut off the prongs and used glue dots to hold in place, but a hot glue gun would work here too)
Mini Glue Dots
Double sided tear tape (scor-tape) at Scrapbookpal.
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Green tag sample in progress: MFT watercolor 6x6 pattern paper pad (green), Ranger Ink Distress Oxide-Pine Needles ink, Stampmania.com high gloss clear embossing powder, and MU-heat tool.
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​I hope we've inspired you to make other projects with your stamps for all kinds occasions ​& create something wonderful. ​​​
The possibilities are endless!

​Supplies I used are available below, with some affiliate links.
Happy Shopping!​
Pssst! Are you still with me???
Enter this GIVEAWAY using the Rafflecopter box below. 
The more boxes you check the greater your chances to win!
Please leave your email, so we can contact the winner. One winner will be selected randomly, contacted via email or private messaging, and 
​announced on our ​next Blog Hop November 5, 2022.
Good Luck!!!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
==> The HOP starts here <==
​ Be sure to go back to start at the beginning 
& Hop ​with ​ALL of these talented 
Friends of Unity Designers 
click their ​names below & leave a comment at each to enter Giveaways

                                 Crystal O. Minkler  <== Go Back to Start
Amber Trubiak
Kim Klinkovsky  <== You are here
Rachel Duong
Bobbie Sue McConathy
Gaylynn Martling
Dawn Fields
Colleen Balija
Eileen Mathys
Joyce Verdon
Dawn Bryson
​Robyn Jordan
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Disclaimer: We designers on the Friends of Unity design team appreciate every comment. We use products from our own stash for our giveaways. We are NOT paid or sponsored by Unity Stamp Co., but they do approve of our hop, and that makes us happy! We started this hop because we love Unity Stamps. That's it. And this is our way of showcasing our Unity projects to inspire others along the way!
​Thank you for stopping by!
Have happy & crafty weekend!

​​​xoxo ~ Kim

​​ Follow our social media channels for more inspiration:
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Craft Challenges:
Simon Says Wed Challenge: Anything Goes

Retro Rubber Challenge 192 | Tic Tac Toe! -- I used one stamp from 2017 for my Tac Tac Toe across the middle using: Embossing (silver heat embossing), Pattern Paper (water color background paper), use a tag (I made made many tag layers.

Addicted to Stamps Challenge #439 - Any Occasion

LTCCB #70 Anything Goes + LTCCB #69 

MIUCB #61 Anything Goes + Optional Smooshing --I did a "faux" ink smooshing and used pattern paper that looks link ink smooshed water color background.

Christmas Craft Creations September Challenge Reminder - Ribbon or Twine-- I used 3 ribbons: blue/teal crinkled ribbon, tinsel ribbon, and a snowflake ribbon that I cut the individual snowflakes off of to embellish.

ABC Christmas Challenge S for Snow or T for Trees-- I did both by creating a snowy scene with trees. 

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, wear your pink, think pink, and show your support for the survivors and spread awareness to all your favorite women and men. Early detection can save lives! I continue to support Breast Cancer Research #BCR in honor of my little sister, Karla, who lost her battle at 46yrs old.
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Friends of Unity Coffee, Tea + Cocoa Blog Hop + Giveaways

9/3/2022

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​Welcome to our September 2022
​ ~ Friends of Unity Blog Hop ~ 
where several amazing designer friends & myself get together to
share our love (and obsessions) of ​Unity Stamp Company 
to inspire you with amazing projects every month!
Come hop along with us and get inspired. Hop list is below!

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

Our Winner here at ​My Kraft Kloset, for August is... 
"Becca Y."
​
​Congratulations!!! ​
​​
​​
​Our theme for September is... ​
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OH! How we LOVE coffee, tea, and cocoa all year long!
What's your favorite?
I LOVE vanilla lattes and anything pumpkin spice this time of year. My biggest challenge is usually deciding "what" to use.
 ​Follow along as I continue with my "New Years Resolution" to use Unity stamps I haven't ever used before.
So far, I've done it every month this year and it's been great to use these stamps and show them some love!
 I combined several stamps with a few of my favorite things, like background stamps, splatters & ink smooshing, Angiegirls, and fall colors.
​ Here's what I came up with...
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Card #1: Fall Birthday Card
We have a lot of fall birthdays in my family, so I knew I wanted to use fall colors. And I hadn't used this birthday balloons background before and they kind of looked like coffee cup stains. I didn't want to cover them up, so I used this vertical happy birthday balloon stamp, fussy cut this cute coffee cup, and popped it up in the center of the balloon. Great for anyone, anytime, just change colors! Easy and fun, right!?!
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​​Supplies used: 
Unity: Balloon Party (background) Stamp 
Unity: Happy Birthday Balloon (itty bitty)
Unity: Coffee Side by Side (itty bitty) (coffee cup)
Unity: Rustic Wood 6x6 paper pack
MISTI stamping tool
Ranger Ink Distress Oxide Inks: Carved Pumpkin and Candied Apple (Balloons); and Rusty Hinge and Walnut Stain (coffee cup) 
Paptertrey Ink Cardstock: White (Happy Balloon) and Orange 110lb cardstock (card base); Ranger Tim Holtz Watercolor cardstock; 3D foam tape (coffee cup); Double sided tear tape (scor-tape) at Scrapbookpal.
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Card #2: Witches Brew Card
I've been wanting this witch set for a while and not sure what took me so long, but I finally got her. Isn't she amazing? I LOVE her! And I've seen a bunch of cards with her colored lately, so I wanted to do something different. I ink smooshed  the background, stamped her and the sentiment in a dark brown ink (goes with the coffee theme-HeeHee), and just colored a few places on the witch.
​As she enjoys her latte (cuz she's me), I'm sure she's brewing up some mischief for Fall. What do you think?
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​Supplies used: 
Unity: A Real Witch Stamp Set (witch and sentiment)
Unity: Rustic Wood 6x6 paper pack
MISTI stamping tool
Versafine Clair Ink-Pinecone (witch and sentiment)
Ranger Ink Distress Oxide: Fossilized Amber and Faded Jeans (background)
Copic and Spectrum Noir alcohol markers (colors shown in picture above)
Ranger Tim Holtz Watercolor Cardstock; Paptertrey Ink Cardstock: Black matte and Blue (card base) 110lb cardstock; Lawn Fawn orange plaid pattern paper scrap; BoBunny Double Dot yellow dot pattern paper scrap; Blue glitter adhesive enamel dots; Double sided tear tape (scor-tape) at Scrapbookpal.

Here's another look...
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​I hope we've inspired you to mix & match
your stamps for all kinds occasions,
try different techniques ​& make something brew-ti-ful. ​​​The possibilities are endless!
​
Supplies I used are available below, with some affiliate links.
Happy Shopping!
Pssst! Are you still with me???
Enter this GIVEAWAY using the Rafflecopter box below. 
The more boxes you check the greater your chances to win!
Please leave your email, so we can contact the winner. One winner will be selected randomly, contacted via email or private messaging, and 
​announced on our ​next Blog Hop October 1, 2022.
Good Luck!!!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
==> The HOP starts here <==
Be sure to go back to start at the beginning 
& Hop ​with ​ALL of these talented 
Friends of Unity Designers 
click their ​names below & leave a comment at each to enter Giveaways

                                 Crystal O. Minkler  <== Go back to Start
Eileen Mathys
Amber Trubiak
Kim Klinkovsky  <== You are here
Bobbie Sue McConathy
Rachel Duong
Dawn Bryson
Gaylynn Martling
April Sarandrea
Colleen Balija
Dawn Fields
​Robyn Jordan
Joyce Verdon
Alaine Tanner​
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Disclaimer: We designers on the Friends of Unity design team appreciate every comment. We use products from our own stash for our giveaways. We are NOT paid or sponsored by Unity Stamp Co., but they do approve of our hop, and that makes us happy! We started this hop because we love Unity Stamps. That's it. And this is our way of showcasing our Unity projects to inspire others along the way!
Thank you for stopping by!
Have a safe, happy & crafty
Holiday Weekend!

​​​xoxo ~ Kim
​

​​ Follow our social media channels for more inspiration:
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Craft Challenges:
​Fall Birthday Balloon Card:
HLS September Birthday Challenge
LTCCB #70 Anything Goes
LTSCB #157 Anything Goes​
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Witch Card:
HLS September Watercolour Challenge
MIUCB #61 Anything Goes + optional Smooshing

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Friends of Unity Holiday Blog Hop + Giveaways

8/6/2022

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Welcome to our August 2022
​ ~ Friends of Unity Blog Hop ~ 
where several amazing designer friends & myself get together to
share our love (and obsessions) of ​Unity Stamp Company 
to inspire you with amazing projects every month!
Come hop along with us and get inspired for the holidays. Hop list is below!

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

Our Winner here at ​My Kraft Kloset, for July is... 
"Laurie B."

​Congratulations!!! ​
​​
​​
​Our theme for August is... 
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OH! How we LOVE the Holidays... ALL of them!!!
So many ideas running through my head, as I love Fall, Halloween, and Christmas.
So my biggest challenge was deciding "what" to use. ​
Follow along as I continue with my "New Years Resolution" to use Unity stamps I haven't ever used before.
So far, I've done it every month this year and it's been wonderful to use these stamps and show them some love!
 I combined these holiday stamps with a few of my favorite things, like heat embossing, colored/kraft cardstock, and ribbon.​ And here's what I came up with...
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Card #1: Halloween Wedding Card
Shhhh... nobody tell, but this card is for our daughter and her groom to be who are getting married in October with a Masquerade Ball theme. As we ALL love Halloween. Fun, right? We can't wait to celebrate!
So I wanted their card to be a little spooky, but elegant with lots of embossing and I think I achieved that with a classic "gate fold" card, with a band, and using a few of their wedding colors too! I hope they like it!
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Click or hover over the pictures below to see more process details.
​Supplies used: 
Unity: Entanglement (border backgrounds) Stamp Set (spiderweb/spiders)
Unity: Bride of Frank Stamp Set (front sentiment)
Unity: Gotta Love Sentiments Set (inside sentiment "Congratulations")
Unity: I Did. I Do. I Will stamp set (inside sentiments)
MISTI stamping tool
Front Spiderweb and spiders:
Versamark Clear Ink pad and Versamark Clear Pen (edges of spider panel)
Ranger Ink: Super Fine Detail-Silver Embossing Powder
Marvy Uchida Heat Tool
Front Sentiment:
Ranger Ink Distress Oxide-Wilted Violet (inside sentiments, ink only)
Ranger Ink: Clear Embossing Powder, 
Paptertrey Ink Cardstock: Purple, Light Blue, White 110lb cardstock;  Scoreboard; May Arts Rose Ribbon-purple; Double sided tear tape (scor-tape) at Scrapbookpal or Crafty Stash
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​Card #2: Merry Christmas Deer
I got this amazing deer in a grab bag, but it's actually part of a past monthly kit, and I had to use it. Then I discovered I hadn't used this sweet holiday word background either, so I knew I had to use them together. 
I've been wanting to create more with kraft cardstock, combined with some more heat embossing, a few embellishments and this will be ready to mail for the holidays!
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Click or hover over the pictures below to see more process details.
​Supplies used: 
Unity: A Little Christmas Carol (background) Stamp
Unity: Love & Joy for the Holidays (Deer: KOT 10/14)
Unity: Gotta Love Sentiments Set (Merry Christmas)
MISTI stamping tool
Quick Quotes Powderpuff Chalking Ink-Coconut (white background words)
Versamark Clear Ink pad (deer)
Ranger Ink: Super Fine Detail-Gold Embossing Powder (deer)
Marvy Uchida Heat Tool

Sentiment:
Ranger Ink Distress Oxide-Lucky Clover (Merry Christmas)
Ranger Ink: Clear Embossing Powder
Brutus Monroe: Lunchbag (kraft) Cardstock; Paptertrey Ink Cardstock: White 110lb scrap cardstock (sentiment); Ribbon: Teresa Collins Christmas Home Trims; MME adhesive glitter enamel dots; ​Double sided tear tape (scor-tape) at Scrapbookpal or Crafty Stash
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​***
​I hope we've inspired you to mix & match
your stamps for all kinds of holidays,
maybe try different techniques, 
​& make something wonderful. ​​
​The possibilities are endless!
​
Supplies I used are available below, with some affiliate links.
Happy Shopping!
​Pssst! Are you still with me???
Enter this GIVEAWAY using the Rafflecopter box below. 
The more boxes you check the greater your chances to win!
Please leave your email, so we can contact the winner. One winner will be selected randomly, contacted via email or private messaging, and 
​announced on our ​next Blog Hop September 3, 2022.
Good Luck!!!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
==> The HOP starts here <==
Give a warm welcome to the talented Gaylynn Martling joining our team! We're excited to have her hop us!

Be sure to go back & start at the beginning 
& Hop ​with ​ALL of these talented 
Friends of Unity Designers 
click on their ​names below & leave a comment at each to enter 

                                     Crystal O. Minkler  <== Go back to start
Eileen Mathys
​April Sarandrea
Amber Trubiak
Rachel Duong
Dawn Fields
Colleen Balija
Kim Klinkovsky  <== You are here
Gaylynn Martling
Robyn Jordan
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Disclaimer: We designers on the Friends of Unity design team appreciate every comment. We use products from our own stash for our giveaways. We are NOT paid or sponsored by Unity Stamp Co., but they do approve of our hop, and that makes us happy! We started this hop because we love Unity Stamps. That's it. And this is our way of showcasing our Unity projects to inspire others along the way!
Thank you for stopping by!
Have a happy & crafty August!

​​​xoxo ~ Kim
​

​​ Follow our social media channels for more inspiration:
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Craft Challenges:
Halloween Wedding Card:
KRAFTY CHICKS CHALLENGE #623 WEEK 1 (STAMP ACT)
Allsorts Challenge Week 688/9: Anything Goes w/optional create own background ( I designed my own background using parts of a spiderweb stamp on each front panel)
LTSCB #156 Anything Goes
LTCCB #69 Anything Goes
Simon Says Wed Challenge: Emboss It (the entire front is heat embossed in silver spiderwebs or clear embossing over Wilted Violet ink for the sentiment)

Merry Christmas Deer Card:
Christmas Cards All Year Round: AUGUST Challenge - Reindeer or Deer
Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge #121 - Anything Christmas Goes
MIUCB #60 Anything Goes + optional Clean and Simple
Christmas Blog Challenge: Reindeer
MLCCB #45 Anything Christmas Goes
​Retro Rubber Challenge 188 | Anything Goes! (Deer stamp is from 2014)
HLS August Christmas Challenge (optional flowers, I did not use any)
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Friends of Unity Blog Hop + Stencils + Giveaways

7/2/2022

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Welcome to our July 2022
​ ~ Friends of Unity Blog Hop ~ 
where several amazing designer friends & myself get together to
share our love (and obsessions) of ​Unity Stamp Company 
to inspire you with amazing projects every month!
Come hop along with us and get inspired. Hop list is below!

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

Our Winner here at ​My Kraft Kloset, for June is... 
"Glennis F."

==>  email your address to: mykraftkloset@yahoo.com 
and claim your prize! Thank you!​
​
​Congratulations!!! ​
​​
​
​
​Our theme for July is... ​
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Yes, Unity has Stencils!!!  So many ideas, "what" to use and "how" to use it. ​ Follow along as I continue with my "New Years Resolution" to use Unity stamps/products I haven't ever used before.

BUT... Let me apologize up front...
as I did not know the tulip stamp/stencil bundle was out of stock
when I created this card. I am SO sorry!!!
If you email Unity, maybe they can make some more, I don't know,
or check the FB Unity Stamp Swap page and maybe you can
request to purchase one online.
BUT they do still have the wonderful tulip stamp set in stock.

​Todays Project: "no rain, no flowers" tulip card

​If you know me, you know I love a lot of layers and patterns, so this is pretty CAS (clean & simple) for me, as I wanted the tulips to be the focal point.
I love pink and green together and I just love these tulips. But again, I can't believe I hadn't used them before. I know, crazy, right? It's so pretty for so many occasions!
I bought the bundle with the stamp too, but I didn't use it here, as it doesn't need it, but it would add more details. And I like the softness I got from this blending technique using just the stencil and a few supplies.
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Click or hover over the pictures below for tutorial and more details...
​I hope we've inspired you to use your stencils, make something wonderful, try different techniques, & share what you create. ​​The possibilities are endless!
​
Supplies I used are available below, with some affiliate links.
Happy Shopping!
Supplies used: 
Unity: Tulip (Stamp & Stencil) Bundle (sorry-the stencil is sold out, but the stamp is available in slimline)
Unity: When it Rains (sentiment)-Itty Bitty stamp set
Unity: Rustic Wood paper pack (light white/gray)
Unity: Scallops & Rectangles (nesting dies)
Big Shot die cutting machine
MISTI stamping tool
Distress Ink-Spun Sugar
Distress Oxide-Worn Lipstick
Distress Oxide-Peeled Paint
Distress Ink-Rustic Wilderness
Picket Fence Blending Brushes (my favorite)
American Crafts (AC) textured white cardstock (tulips)
Paptertrey Ink: white (card base not shown) & black 110lb cardstock and Round Off Edgers Die Cut Set (small scallop edge)
Double sided tear tape (scor-tape) and purple tape at Scrapbookpal or Crafty Stash
Green adhesive glitter enamel dots​
​
Pssst! Are you still with me???
Enter this GIVEAWAY using the Rafflecopter box below. 
The more boxes you check the greater your chances to win!
Please leave your email, so we can contact the winner. One winner will be selected randomly at each giveaway, contacted via email or private messaging, & announced on our ​next Blog Hop August 6, 2022.
Good Luck!!!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
==> The HOP starts here <==
Be sure to go back & start at the beginning 
& Hop ​with ​ALL of these talented 
Friends of Unity Designers 
click on their ​names below & leave a comment at each to enter 

                                     Crystal O. Minkler  <== Go back to start
Amber Trubiak
Eileen Mathys
Kim Klinkovsky  <== You are here
Rachel Duong
Dawn Fields
Joyce Verdon
Alaine Tanner
Dawn Bryson
 Robyn Jordan
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Disclaimer: We designers on the Friends of Unity design team appreciate every comment. We use products from our own stash for our giveaways. We are NOT paid or sponsored by Unity Stamp Co., but they do approve of our hop, and that makes us happy! We started this hop because we love Unity Stamps. That's it. And this is our way of showcasing our Unity projects to inspire others along the way!
​Thank you for stopping by!
Have a Safe & Happy 4th of July!
​​ I wish you happiness & craftiness, always!

​​​xoxo ~ Kim
​

​​ Follow our social media channels for more inspiration:
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Friends of Unity Masculine Blog Hop + Giveaways

6/4/2022

18 Comments

 
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Welcome to our June 2022
​ ~ Friends of Unity Blog Hop ~ 
where several amazing designer friends & myself get together to
share our love (and obsessions) of ​Unity Stamp Company 
to inspire you with amazing projects every month!
Come hop along with us and get inspired. Hop list is below!
Before I get started... 
check our ==> May Blog Hops to see if you are one of our
​ many Winners and claim your prizes!!!

Our Winner here at ​My Kraft Kloset, for May is... 
"Sue W."

==>  email your address to: mykraftkloset@yahoo.com 
and claim your prize! Thank you!​
​
​Congratulations!!! ​
​​
​
​
​Our theme for June is... 
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Ooo La La, right? So many ideas and my biggest challenge was deciding "what" to use. ​ Follow along as I continue with my "New Years Resolution" to use Unity stamps I haven't ever used before.
And combined that with a few of my favorite things, like
heat embossing, various coloring mediums, and patterned papers.​
​So here's what I came up with...
​
​​Card #1: Happy Birthday, Son!
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Unity Stamp Products: Many More Birthdays stamp set, Unity Many More Birthdays (coordinating die), Candles, Stars, & Birthday Wishes stamp set, & Rustic Wood paper pack. Other Supplies: Big Shot die cutting machine, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Copic & Spectrum Noir alcohol markers, MISTI stamping tool, Ranger Distress Oxide Ink-Candied Apple, Ranger Ink clear embossing powder, Marvy Uchida Heat Tool, Papertrey Ink white cardstock, Tear tape adhesive (scor-tape/scro-pal) from Scrapbookpal, American Crafts red twine, Foam Tape, and a brad from my stash. Click on the pictures below for more details...
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​Card #2: Thinking of You
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Unity Stamp Products: Sail With No Limits stamp set and Gotta Love Sentiments stamp set. Other Supplies: MISTI stamping tool, Versafine Clair-Nocturn black ink, Ranger Distress Oxide Ink-Chipped Sapphire (sentiment) Ranger Ink clear embossing powder, Marvy Uchida Heat Tool, Caran Neocolor Watersoluble crayons, Water brush, Copic & Spectrum Noir alcohol markers, Ranger Ink/Tim Holtz watercolor paper, Papertrey Ink blue cardstock, Tear tape adhesive (scor-tape/scro-pal) from Scrapbookpal, and American Crafts green/white bakers twine. Click on the pictures below for more details...

​Card #3: I Love Your Buns
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Unity Stamp Products: Love Your Buns stamp set, Scallops & Rectangles (nesting dies), and Farmhouse Plaid paper pack. Other Supplies: Big Shot die cutting machine, MISTI stamping tool, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Spectrum Noir alcohol markers, Papertrey Ink black and white cardstock, and Tear tape adhesive (scor-tape/scro-pal) from Scrapbookpal. Click on the pictures below for more details...
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​ Here's another peek at all 3 masculine cards...
I hope we've inspired you to use your stamps, make something masculine for so many upcoming occasions, try different techniques, & share what you create. ​
​The possibilities are endless!
​
Supplies I used are available below, with some affiliate links.
Happy Shopping!
Pssst! Are you still with me???
Enter this GIVEAWAY using the Rafflecopter box below. 
The more boxes you check the greater your chances to win!
Please leave your email, so we can contact the winner. One winner will be selected randomly at each giveaway, contacted via email or private messaging, & announced on our ​next Blog Hop July 2, 2022.
Good Luck!!!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
==> The HOP starts below <==
Be sure to go back & start at the beginning 
& Hop ​with ​ALL of these talented 
Friends of Unity Designers 
click on their ​names below & leave a comment at each to enter 

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

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Disclaimer: We designers on the Friends of Unity design team appreciate every comment. We use products from our own stash for our giveaways. We are NOT paid or sponsored by Unity Stamp Co., but they do approve of our hop, and that makes us happy! We started this hop because we love Unity Stamps. That's it. And this is our way of showcasing our Unity projects to inspire others along the way!
Thank you for stopping by!
Happy Fathers's Day, Sunday, June 19th!
​​ I wish you happiness & craftiness, always!

​​​xoxo ~ Kim
​

​​ Follow our social media channels for more inspiration:
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Friends of Unity-Things with Wings Blog Hop + Giveaways

5/7/2022

23 Comments

 
Welcome to our May 2022
​ ~ Friends of Unity Blog Hop ~ 
where several amazing designer friends & myself get together to
share our love (and obsessions) of ​Unity Stamp Company 
to inspire you with amazing projects every month!
Come hop along with us as we celebrate Unity's 14th Birthday 
and a HUGE SALE too! (links below)
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Before I get started... 
check our ==> April Blog Hops to see if you are one of our
​ many Winners and claim your prizes!!!

Our Winner here at ​My Kraft Kloset, for April is... 
"Liz Williams"
She said: 4/3/2022 18:25:26
I am a big fan of Unity stamps and love seeing the wonderful ways others use them on their creations. Their sentiments are powerful and unique like the one you used on your whale card.

==> Liz, please email your address to: mykraftkloset@yahoo.com to claim your prize! Thank you!​
​
​Congratulations!!! ​​
​
​
​Our theme for May is... 
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Amazing, right? So many things have wings and so many ideas went through my head! My biggest challenge was deciding "what" to use and "how" to use it. ​ As I continue with my "New Years Resolution" to use my Unity stamps or products I haven't ever used before.
And combined that with a few of my favorite things, like heat embossing, coloring, and ink smooshing. ​
​So here's what I came up with...
​
​
​​Card #1: Hello
I love flowers and butterflies and combined them to make some Mother's Day cards, which you still have time today do too! Or these are all great stamps to use all year long for many other occasions.

I have loved this BIG flower background for a while and finally got to use it. Yay! It is truly beautiful with or without anything else on it, but in keeping with our theme, I added a few butterflies. Which are near and dear to my heart, as they represent resurrection, a spirit animal, or means an angel is near.
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As some of you know, I lost my younger sister 4yrs ago to breast cancer and when I see a butterfly it is comforting to believe she or another angel maybe nearby. I know the holidays can be hard for those of you who have lost a loved one and please know my heart goes out to you and you are in my thoughts as I extend a virtual hug from across the miles. {{hugs}}
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Supplies used:
Unity Inked Florals (past background stamp)
Unity Butterfly Endearment (large butterfly in heart)
Unity ...An Ungloomy Day stamp set (tiny butterflies and "Hello" sentiment)
Unity Autumn Dream pattern paper pack
Big Shot die cutting machine
Kat Scrappiness Double Stitched Heart Dies (Unity has these now too!)
Spectrum Noir alcohol marker-Pink PP5 (around the heart edges)
Gina Marie Products-Pleated Lace Rectangle Die Set (border)
​Unity Romantic Expressions paper pack (skirt, shoes, & background)
MISTI stamping tool
Versamark clear ink
Ranger Ink-Gold Embossing Powder
Marvy Uchida Heat Tool
Prismacolor pencils and water brush
Ranger Ink-Distress Oxide Inks: Worn Lipstick & Broken China (slightly mixed made the purplish heart background)
Papertrey Ink white 110lb cardstock
tear tape adhesive (scor-tape/scro-pal) from Scrapbookpal


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​Card #2: Happy Mother's Day
​My next card I knew I wanted to use this sweet little "itty bitty" stamp set that believe it or not, I've never used either! I know... right!?! It's so cute!
It comes complete with these darling daisies and this sentiment. I knew I needed to "add" something with wings though and had leftover butterflies, so added one of those.

But I felt it needed a bit more... then I remembered I got the "Happy World" stamp set that donates $5 to Ukraine and that set had a bee stamp in there and  that was perfect for this card.
​
This was pretty fast and easy with some leftover paper scraps (National colors of Ukraine) and backed with this amazing pink plaid patterned paper that looks like a picnic blanket. 
I kept both cards pretty flat mailing. What do you all think?
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Supplies used:
Unity Mother's Day Daisies stamp set
Unity Happy World stamp set (bee's)
Unity ...An Ungloomy Day stamp set (tiny butterfly)
Unity Farmhouse Plaid pattern paper pack
Papertrey Ink white cardstock
BoBunny Double Dot pattern paper (blue/yellow scraps)
Big Shot die cutting machine
Gina Marie Products-Stitched Square die set
MISTI stamping tool
Versafine Clair-Nocturn black ink
Copic and Spectrum Noir alcohol markers (shown above)
​Atyou Spica-copic clear glitter pen
Scor-tape by Scro-pal (double sided tear tape) from Scrapbookpal

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Here's another peek...
I hope we've inspired you to use your stamps, make something with wings, try different techniques, & see what you create. ​The possibilities are endless!
​
Supplies I used are available below, with some affiliate links.
Happy Shopping!
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contacted via email or private messaging, & announced on our
​next Blog Hop June 4, 2022.
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& Hop ​with ​ALL of these talented 
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click on their ​names below & leave a comment at each to enter 

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

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Disclaimer: We designers on the Friends of Unity design team appreciate every comment. We use products from our own stash for our giveaways. We are NOT paid or sponsored by Unity Stamp Co., but they do approve of our hop, and that makes us happy! We started this hop because we love Unity Stamps. That's it. And this is our way of showcasing our Unity projects to inspire others along the way!
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​Thank you for stopping by!
Happy Mother's Day, Sunday, May 8th!
​Happy 14th Birthday Unity Stamp Co!
​ I wish you happiness & craftiness, always!

​​​xoxo ~ Kim

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Friends of Unity April 2022 Blog Hop + Giveaways

4/2/2022

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

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

Our Winner here at ​My Kraft Kloset, for March is... 
"Kelsey T."
​
​Congratulations!!! 


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​Our theme for April is... Pattern Paper
Fun, right? I LOVE pattern paper! I have bags and bins of scraps I can't throw away and try to use each month, but it keeps growing. And this theme is great for using up those scraps.  So, my biggest challenge is going to be "what" to use and "how" to use it. ​
​So here's what I came up with...
​

Let's Get Started...
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​Card #1: Happy Birthday
Did you know Unity has it's own line of pretty pattern paper packs? They do! And it's gorgeous, thick, slick and good quality too! So, I decided I was going to use my Unity pattern paper (and scraps) to do some paper piecing for this months theme. And the Angiegirls line of Unity stamps are perfect!
​Believe it or not, I just got this fabulous "Remi Girl" and couldn't wait to dress her up! Her sign and outfit are so fun to decorate for many occasions all year long! 

A very sweet friend of mine is having a special birthday this month and she's sassy, classy, and almost always wears heels. So this card is perfect for her! I hope she likes it!
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​Supplies used:
Unity Remi Girl stamp set
Unity Gotta Love Sentiments stamp set (Happy Birthday)
​Unity Scallop & Rectangle (nesting dies)-I used small scallop die
Big Shot die cutting machine
​Unity Romantic Expressions paper pack (skirt, shoes, & background)
MISTI stmaping tool
Versafine Clair-Nocturne black ink (Remi Girl, skirt, shoes)
Ranger Ink-Glossy Accents clear (to adhere skirt & shoes)
Versamark clear ink (sentiment)
Ranger Ink Embossing Powder-Carnation Red
Marvy Uchida Heat Tool
American Crafts black cardstock
Papertrey Ink white 110lb cardstock
tear tape adhesive (scor-tape/scro-pal) from Scrapbookpal
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Click pics below for more card details...

​Card #2: Marvelous Whale
I continue with another Unity pattern paper pack (and scraps) to do some more paper piecing with this fun stamp set. I LOVE whales and I've had this set for a while and have never used it either. I know, crazy, right!?! So today is the day! It too is fun for many occasions. 

​I love how the big flower blooms on top mimic waves in the ocean and the whale blends into the sea. He almost looks transparent, but he was stamped separately on coordinating pattern paper, fussy cut, and popped up with foam tape to complete this unknown marvel.
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​Supplies used:
Unity Other Side of Fear stamp set (whale & sentiment)
​Unity Scallop & Rectangle (nesting dies)-I used large scallop die
Big Shot die cutting machine
Unity Pink & Blue Watercolor paper pack (whale & background)
​Versafine Clair-Nocturne black ink
Spectrum Noir alcohol marker GG1 (gray on whale)
Papertrey Ink light blue 110lb cardstock
Glitter adhesive dots
Tear tape adhesive (scor-tape/scro-pal) and foam tape from Scrapbookpal

Click picks below for more card details.

Here's another peek...
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I hope we've inspired you to use your pattern paper or scraps with your stamps, try different techniques, & see what you create. The possibilities are endless!
​
Supplies I used are available below, with some affiliate links.
Happy Shopping!
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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 on our blogs ​in May 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! 

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

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Disclaimer: We designers on the Friends of Unity team appreciate every single comment. We use products from our own stash for ours giveaway. We are NOT paid or sponsored by Unity Stamp Co., but they do approve of our hop, and that makes us happy! We started this hop because we love Unity Stamps. That's it. This hop is our way of showcasing our Unity cards to inspire others along the way!
Thank You for stopping by!
Happy Easter, April 17th.
​ I wish you happiness & craftiness, always!

​​​xoxo ~ Kim

​​ Follow our social media channels for more inspiration:
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Challenges:
Card #1: Happy Birthday Girl
KRAFTY CHICKS CHALLENGE #605 WEEK 5 ATG
LTSCB #154 Anything Goes
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes

Card #2: Marvelous Whale
All Sorts Challenge Week 670 ? ? ? Any 'real' Animals- a whale is a real favorite of mine!
LTCCB #67 Anything Goes
Color Throwdown Countdown #686
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Friends of Unity March Blog Hop + Color Throwdown + Giveaways

3/5/2022

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

 ​​***
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... 
​
​​"Denise B."
​
​Congratulations!!! 
​​. ​ ​​
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Our theme for March is a Color Throw Down: 
​Kraft, Black, & White
Fun, right? I love kraft and I don't use it as much as I should. So this was challenging for me to ONLY use kraft, black, and white for everything,  as I love ALL the colors! 
​So here's what I came up with..
Let's Get Started...
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​Card #1: Motorcycle Birthday Card
I used Unity stamps, the new Unity Scallop & Rectangle (nesting dies), a little heat embossing, and kept it simple and masculine.

Unity Stamp Co products used:
Ride It Out
​Slowing Turning Classic (sentiment)
So & So Loves (background on kraft)
​Unity Scallop & Rectangle (nesting dies)- I used the large stitched die
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Card #2: A Beautiful Feather

I am trying to use 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!  And this beautiful feather, believe it or not, I hadn't used until now. But I just love it for so many occasions.
​What are your crafting goals this year?

Unity Stamp Co products used:
Beautiful is Never Perfect (feather and sentiment from same set)
​Unity Scallop & Rectangle (nesting dies)-I used the large stitched die
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Card #3: Butterflies

I LOVE butterflies and received this beautiful stamp in a grab bag, but didn't know the name. And Unity graciously told me which set it belonged too and I love the rest of that set too! So pretty for birthday cards or any occasion.
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Unity Stamp Co products used:
Butterflies and Sunbeams {Aug 2015 sentiment kit)
Good Vibes for Reals (sentiment)
​Unity Scallop & Rectangle (nesting dies)-I used the small stitched die and the small scallop die​
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Here is another peek at all 3 cards using ONLY black, white, & kraft colors...
I hope we've inspired you to try our color throwdown, play with your stamps, try different products, & see what you create.
The possibilities are endless!
​
Supplies I used are available below, with some affiliate links.
Happy Shopping!
Pssst! Are you still with me???
Enter this GIVEAWAY using the Rafflecopter box below. 
The more boxes you check the greater your chances. One winner will be selected randomly at each giveaway, contacted via email or private messaging, & announced on our blogs ​in April 2022.
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
Rachel Duong
April Sarandrea
Colleen Balija
Dawn Fields
Amber Trubiak
                                      Kim Klinkovsky  <= you are here
Joyce Verdon
Dawn Bryson
Alaine Tanner
 Robyn Jordan
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Disclaimer: We designers on the Friends of Unity team appreciate every single comment. We use products from our own stash for ours giveaway. We are NOT paid or sponsored by Unity Stamp Co., but they do approve of our hop, and that makes us happy! We started this hop because we love Unity Stamps. That's it. This hop is our way of showcasing our Unity cards to inspire others along the way!
Thank You for stopping by!
​ I wish you a happy & crafty March!

​​​xoxo ~ Kim
Many Crafters are standing in solidarity for Ukraine!
If you'd like to flood social media with blue/yellow cards (Ukraine flag) or cards with sunflowers
(the national flower of Ukraine)

Join us & use this tag:  #cardsforukraine

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Challenges:
Card #1: Birthday Bike
Lil Red Wagon Challenge #643 - Let it Be (things that start with "B" = Black Bike for a Birthday)
Addicted To Stamps Challenge #424 - Any Occasion
Retro Rubber Challenge 177 | Tic Tac Toe! - (birthday, die cut, & heat embossed two ways: bike (clear ep) and sentiment (white ep) - I bought the bike stamp in 2019, so it's at least 3yrs old or older.

Time Out Challenge 208 - 8th Birthday Special Challenge

Card #2: Beautiful Feather
KRAFTY CHICKS CHALLENGE #601 WEEK 1 (STAMP ACT)
LTCCB #67 Anything Goes

Card #3: Butterflies
AAA Birthday Challenge: Game #34 - Pattern 
Simon Says Wed Challenge: Add A Die Cut (I used 2 dies-stitched edges and scallop edge dies)​
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Friends of Unity Feb Blog Hop + Sketch + Giveaways

2/5/2022

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

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

Our Winner here at ​My Kraft Kloset, for January is... 
​
​​"C.O."
​
​Congratulations!!! 

​Our theme for February is... a Sketch!
Fun, right? I'm excited, as I've been making cards all week for my GIU-Growing in Unity week and was kind of out of ideas.
​BAM! A new sketch is the perfect inspiration and this is an easy one.
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Let's Get Started...
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​Card #1:  Kiss the world with kindness
I used "new to me" Unity stamps, the new Unity Scallop & Rectangle (nesting dies), a little heat embossing, and this gorgeous Unity paper pack from fall.

​And on all my projects today I am using all Unity stamps I've never used before... that's one of my goals this year, is to use "new to me" or never used stamps!  What are your crafting goals this year?
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Supplies: Unity Scallops & Rectangles (nesting dies), Kiss the World stamp set, Autumn Dream (paper pack). Big Shot die cutting machine. MISTI Stamping Tool. Ranger Ink Distress Oxide Inks: Picked Raspberry (lips) and Seedless Preserves and clear embossing powder. Marvy Uchida Heat Embossing Tool. Papertrey black and purple cardstock. And repurposed ribbon (I tend to collect them). Scor-Pal - Scor-Tape 1/2" (tear tape adhesive at Scrapbookpal).

​Card #2: Just a Note
I used a "new to me" Unity sentiment stamp, the new Scallop & Rectangle (nesting dies), heat embossing on kraft with this amazing background stamp, and repurposed this Unity pattern paper from Christmas.​
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Supplies: Unity Scallops & Rectangles (nesting dies), Brutus Monroe Lace Background stamp, Gotta Love Sentiments, Rustic Winter Wishes (holiday paper pack). Big Shot die cutting machine. MISTI Stamping Tool. Versamark clear ink. Ranger Ink Distress Oxide Ink-Pine Needles and Seafoam white embossing powder. Marvy Uchida Heat Embossing Tool. Brutus Monroe Lunghbag (kraft) cardstock. Bobunny Double Dot pattern paper. Adhesive glitter enamel dots and AC red satin ribbon. Scor-Pal - Scor-Tape 1/2" (tear tape adhesive at Scrapbookpal).

​Card #3: Love
I used a "new to me" Unity paper pack and scraps, the new Unity Scallop & Rectangle (nesting dies), a little heat embossing, and a touch of bling!
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Supplies: Unity Scallops & Rectangles (nesting dies), Love In The Background stamp, Romantic Expressions (paper pack). Big Shot die cutting machine. MISTI Stamping Tool. Versamark clear ink. Ranger Ink Distress Oxide Inks: Worn Lipstick, Picked Raspberry, Candied Apple and Clear embossing powder. Marvy Uchida Heat Embossing Tool. Papertrey white (cardbase not shown) and black cardstock. My Favorite Things-Watercolor pattern paper. Adhesive red/white heart rhinestones and AC red twine. Scor-Pal - Scor-Tape 1/2" (tear tape adhesive at Scrapbookpal).

​Here's a recap of all three cards...
I hope I've inspired you to try our sketch, play with your stamps, try different papers, and see what you can create.
The possibilities are endless!
​
Supplies I used are available below, with some affiliate links.
Happy Shopping!
Pssst! Are you still with me???
Enter this GIVEAWAY using the Rafflecopter box below. 
The more boxes you check the greater your chances. One winner will be selected randomly at each giveaway, contacted via email or private messaging, & announced ​in March 2022.
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
Bobbie Sue McConathy
April Sarandrea
Dawn Fields
Colleen Balija
Rachel Duong
                                      Kim Klinkovsky  <= you are here
Joyce Verdon
Amber Trubiak
 Robyn Jordan
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Disclaimer: We designers on the Friends of Unity team appreciate every single comment. We use products from our own stash for ours giveaway. We are NOT paid or sponsored by Unity Stamp Co., but they do approve of our hop, and that makes us happy! We started this hop because we love Unity Stamps. That's it. This hop is our way of showcasing our Unity cards to inspire others along the way!
Thank You for stopping by!
February is Black History Month: celebrate, educate, & unite; Galentines Feb 13, celebrate your girlfriends; & Valentines Feb 14!

​ I wish you a happy & crafty February!

​​​xoxo ~ Kim

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

1/8/2022

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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!!! 
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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...
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​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?
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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...​
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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!
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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!
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​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.
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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!!!
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
Dawn Bryson
Dawn Fields
April Sarandrea
Rachel Duong
Bobbie Sue McConathy
                                      Kim Klinkovsky  <= you are here
Alaine Tanner
Amber Trubiak
Joyce Verdon
 Robyn Jordan
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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

​​ Follow our social media channels for more inspiration:
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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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Friends of Unity Nov 2021 Non-Card Blog Hop + Giveaways

11/6/2021

20 Comments

 
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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!

 ​​***
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!

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

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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!
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<<<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

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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!!! 

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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...
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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
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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.
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​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​
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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
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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!
​ Have a happy crafty weekend & a
​Joyous June!  ​​​xoxo ~ Kim
​​

Check out our social media channels for more inspiration:
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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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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!!! 

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​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) 
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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.
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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! 
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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."
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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)
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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

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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!
​ Have a Marvelous Mother's Day
​May 9th {moms} & a Wonderul May!  ​​​
​xoxo ~ Kim
​​

Check out our social media channels for more inspiration:
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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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Friends of Unity March Sketch + Giveaways

3/6/2021

27 Comments

 
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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!!!
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Card #1: Daisies
Unity Stamps used:
Everything happens for a reason & (sentiment) Big Summertime Bouquet
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Click or Scroll over these pics for more card details...
Card #2: Daffodils
Unity Stamps used: Graciellie Designs-Simple Wisdom & (sentiment) Hello Fresh Start 
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Card #3: Iris
Unity Stamps used: Care and Hope Iris and (sentiment) Hello Fresh Start
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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}

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 April 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
Eileen Mathys
Dawn Bryson
Colleen Balija
 Bobbie Sue McConathy
                            Kim Klinkovsky  <= you are here
Dawn Fields
Rachel Duong
Joyce Verdon
Alaine Tanner
Robyn Jordan

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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!
​ Have a happy crafty weekend & a
​Marvelous March!  ​​​xoxo ~ Kim
​​

Check out our social media channels for more inspiration:
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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!!! 

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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!
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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
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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
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This pretty "Angiegirl Christine" card was chosen The Watercooler Rock Star of the week for Challenge WWC307
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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
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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!
​ Have a happy crafty weekend
and a Fabulous Galentines (Feb 13th)
​or Valentines Day!  
​​​xoxo ~ Kim
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Click ​the pink button below to follow along & so much more! 
Check out these social media networks for more inspiration: 
Instagram | FB Deals/Inspiration | FB Sharing Group | Pinterest | Twitter | Bloglovin​
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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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Friends of Unity Blog Hop + Favorites + Giveaways

12/5/2020

44 Comments

 
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Welcome to our December Friends of Unity Blog Hop 
where several amazing designer friends & myself share
our love (and obsessions) of ​Unity Stamp Company
AND
we're celebrating our 3rd Anniversary too!

 ​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 ==> November Blog Hops to see if you are one of the many Winners and claim your prizes!!!
Our Winner here at ​My Kraft Kloset, for November 2020 is... 
​
​​​Sondra M. 

​Congratulations!!! 
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Our theme for December is... My Favorite Things!
Well, this could mean many different things to all of us. So, I'm sharing some of my favorite Unity stamps & favorite techniques. Like I LOVE heat embossing, celebrating, coloring, ink smooshing,​ and the many fabulous Angiegirls! 
Card #1: I am using my favorite Ranger gold embossing power, clear embossing powder, and Versamark clear ink; Unity Stamp Sets: New Year-Midnight Resolutions (wit & wisdom), Numbers, ETC, Tiny Grained Banners, and Go Forward; MISTI stamping tool; Graphic 45 patterned paper; Brutus Monroe Lunchbag kraft cardstock; AC gold glitter cardstock; Gina Marie stitched dies; a few adhesive metallic stars; and a gold ribbon finishes up this sparkling card to ring in the New Year! ​
​Cheers to a better 2021!
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Here is a close up of all that sparkle...and I added just a touch of black to the "happy new year" to make it stand out more.

​At the end of this post you will find Supply links for the products I used to make all of these cards.
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Card #2: Is a monochromatic card using one of my favorite Angiegirls from Unity Stamps set "Warm & Cozy Season," using my MISTI stamping tool, Memento black tuxedo ink, and colored with my favorite Spectrum Noir alcohol markers. Papertrey Ink cardstock, and BoBunny Double Dot patterned paper; and a circle die cut set from Gina Marie Designs. With a heat embossed sentiment (from the same kit) using Distress Oxide Ink in Cracked Pistachio and Versamark clear ink to create this cozy card.

And if you aren't a fan of faceless girls, that's ok. Unity makes face stamps to use along with these pretty girls too!
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Here is a close up of this pretty girl...
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Card #3: Is a Unity Stamp Angiegirl favorite of mine called "December Girl" and I made this pretty girl last year for a fellow designer friend "Bobbie Sue's" birthday, but I never got a picture of it. And she surprised me with this sweet picture yesterday, so I decided to share it with you all...finally! Sweet, right? Thank you so much Bobbie Sue!!!

The background is created with one of my favorite techniques called 
​"ink smooshing" using distress inks, spray water, a MISTI stamping tool, and Memento black tuxedo ink. The girl and flowers are lightly colored with Prismacolor watercolor pencils. And using a mix of my favorite Papertrey Ink cardstock; patterned papers from BoBunny Double Dot and Lawn Fawn Plaid; a favorite stitched die cut from Gina Marie Designs; and a sentiment stamp from a Unity grab bag perfectly completes this beautiful girl! 
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Card #4: Uses another favorite Angiegirl from the Unity Stamp set " Dream of Being {so loved}" with a sentiment from "Comfort to Go." And I'm SO excited to share with you all that this card is published in the Winter 2020 issue of ​Creative Scrapbooker Magazine available now worldwide in digital or print!!!

This girl is stamped using my MISTI stamping tool, Gina K Designs-Amalgam black ink, and colored with Spectrum Noir markers; layered with my favorite Papertrey Ink solid cardstocks, pretty blue pattern paper from BoBunny Vintage Dot, and plaid pattern paper from Lawn Fawn; a favorite banner die cut from Gina Marie Designs; and finished with several Unity sequins for some added sparkle!
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I hope I've inspired you to play with your stamps, mix them up, try heat embossing, color, or ink smooshing and see where ​it takes you! ​​The possibilities are endless!
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Card #1:
Simon Says Wed Challenge: Fun With Dies
MLCCB #29 - December Anything Christmas Goes

December - Pick a Previous 2020 Challenge (I picked "embossing" from Technique/Stash 52cct-May 2020 and heat embossed this card with gold and clear embossing powders.)

The Card Concept #145 {Festive Celebration}: I was inspired by these amazing colors beige, black, and the gold from ornaments to create this clean and layered card I recreated in gold embossing, gold glitter paper, gold ribbon and gold star accents.


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Card #2:
LTSCB #140 - Winter Wonderland
Double Trouble Challenge #72 "Something, Anything, Everything" Nov 30 - Dec 6th + "Optional: Let It Snow" --(I did "Thing 1" and  "Thing 3"  with snowflakes and a snowy dot background)

Card #3:
Lil Red Wagon Challenge # 578 - Winter Birthday!
WWC300 - Tristan's Challenge: Anything Goes With a Feminine Twist
​Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper December 2020 challenge

Card #4:
LTCCB #53 - December Anything Goes
KRAFTY CHICKS CHALLENGE #536 WEEK 1 STAMP ACT

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Friends of Unity Backgrounds Blog Hop + Giveaways

11/7/2020

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

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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!
​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!
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