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Friends of Unity Friendship Blog Hop + Giveaways

9/5/2020

Hi! Welcome to our September Friends of Unity Blog Hop
where several amazing designer friends & myself share
our love (and obsessions) of Unity Stamps!!!

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

Holly F.

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

Let's get started!
Card #1 is perfect for many Fall occasions with it's rich colors, gold embossed sentiment, and paired with some pretty fall papers.

Complete step by step tutorial below the card...

Tutorial: I started with an 4.25x5.5" A2 cardbase in kraft cardstock (not shown) by Papertrey Ink and cut a brown plaid patterned paper the same size and adhered to card base. I try every month to use up some scraps, so I used a piece of orange gingham patterned paper and adhered to the center of our card. Using my MISTI stamping tool, I stamped this lovely fall coffee cup stamp on white cardstock, with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, because it’s an alcohol friendly ink. And colored the image with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers, cut it out, and adhered to the card. Next I stamped the sentiment with Versamark clear ink on AC brown cardstock, sprinkled with Ranger gold embossing powder, and heat set. Using a Big Shot Machine, I cut out the sentiment with a fishtail/banner die, but I did not adhere it just yet. I dug in my scrap pile and found a couple more coordinating paper prints and tore the bottoms off and layered them, like shown, and adhered to the back of the sentiment banner. Then I adhered the whole sentiment banner to the card. And added Tim Holtz twine and MME enamel dots to complete this fall beauty celebrating friendship. Unity Stamps: Fall To Go and Pumpkin Blossoms (sentiment)

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

Tutorial: I started with a 4.25x9.5" slimline card base in blue cardstock by Papertrey Ink. It’s my favorite for card bases because it’s 100-110lb quality card stock. Then I cut a piece of spiderweb patterned paper to 4x6” and adhered to the card. Using my MISTI stamping tool I lined up a few of my favorite spooky stamp characters, inked with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on white cardstock. And colored with the Spectrum Noir alcohol markers shown. Trimmed to fit and then adhered the image to the card. Stamped sentiment with Distress Oxide Ink-Wilted Violet on white cardstock, trimmed, and adhered to black cardstock. Trimmed and adhered to the card. And finished this spooktacular card with a few black adhesive rhinestones. Unity Stamps: Mummy (and sentiment), Frank, Bride of Frank, and Count

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

And if you use Unity stamps and any of our themes,
please share your creations with us by using the hashtags: #friendsofunity #unitystampco

Pssst! Are you still with me???
Enter this GIVEAWAY using the Rafflecopter box below.
The more boxes you check the greater your chances.
One winner will be selected randomly at each giveaway, & contacted via email or private messaging, and announced in our next Blog Hop on Oct 3, 2020
Good luck!!!

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

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

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!
~Kim

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

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

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

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Instagram Hop with Polka Dot Orchard + Angie Blom Digital Designs + Giveaways

8/24/2020

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Join us this week over on Instagram as we Hop thru Friday, August 28th to bring you LOTS of crafty inspiration from *NEW* Releases by Polka Dot Orchard and Angie Blom Digital Designs with SALES at both Shops + many Giveaways too!!! Yay! So fun!

How to enter:
1. Follow me on Instagram @mykraftkloset
2. Find the main Hop picture (shown above) and ❤️ all these post pics along the hop on Instagram
3. Follow @polkadotorchard and @angieblomdigitaldesigns
4. Leave a comment by Aug. 28th and tag all your crafty friends/family in separate comments on this pic, over on IG, that would love to win too!
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Start hopping here on Instagram: @angieblomdigitaldesigns
Be sure to comment at each stop along the way to enter to win! Good Luck!

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

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

Complete tutorial details below each card...

Tutorial: I used Angie Blom "Better in Boots" digital stamp set to create this A2 card. Colored the image with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers; used a Big Shot machine to cut out image with a stitched rectangle die; adhered to a black piece of cardstock; cut two pink Authentique pattern papers and adhered to card base, which is white 110lb Papertrey Ink cardstock; I didn't measure correctly when I cut the pretty papers and had a gap in the middle, so I filled it with a strip of hot pink lace ribbon and tied a bow; then adhered image to card; added adhesive blue glitter dots to complete.

Tutorial: I used Polka Dot Orchard ``Remember Me" digital stamp set (or Unity Stamps has in red rubber set too) to create this 5.5x5.5" squared card. Colored the image with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers; used Distress Ink-Vintage Photo around the edges of the lady and the sentiment using a Picket Fence Blending Brush; used a Big Shot machine to cut out image with a stitched rectangle die; adhered to a beige piece of cardstock; adhered a piece of My Minds Eye patterned paper to a 110lb turquoise cardstock by Papertrey Ink; adhered image to card base. Cut out sentiment, adhered to beige cardstock, and adhered to card. Added dark adhesive G45 gems to finish this beauty.

Tutorial: I used Angie Blom "Road Trip, Girl" digital stamp set to create this A2 card. Colored the image with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers; used a Big Shot machine to cut out image with a stitched rectangle die; adhered to a black piece of cardstock; cut two My Minds Eye travel pattern papers and adhered to 110lb white card base; then adhered image panel onto card at an angle; adhered blue glitter dots to the corners and a white glitter dot to the red location arrow on the left of the suitcase to complete.

Tutorial: I used Polka Dot Orchard "Rebuild Yourself" digital stamp set to create this A2 card (4.25x5.5"). Colored the image with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers; used Distress Inks-Faded Jeans and Peeled Paint for the top and bottom around image, and on the sentiment using a Picket Fence Blending Brush; used a Big Shot machine to cut out image with a stitched rectangle die; adhered image to a red piece of cardstock; adhered the whole image to a piece of striped patterned and adhered to a MME dark brown woodgrain patterned paper; then adhered whole image piece to 110lb card base by Papertrey Ink. Cut out sentiment, adhered to beige cardstock, and adhered to card. Added a piece of natural twine to the top of the sentiment and adhered with Tombow Multi liquid glue (the green one).

Aug 2020 Challenge Winner

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

I used Polka Dot Orchard Digital Stamp Sets:
Remember Me & Rebuild Yourself
Unity Stamp Set Remember Me (red rubber)
and
Angie Blom Digital Designs Sets:
Better in Boots & Road Trip, Girl

Thanks for stopping by today!
May you be safe, happy, & crafty!
~Kim

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

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

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

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

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Polka Dot Orchard + A True Classic Truck Card

8/9/2020

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

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

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

Now let's work on the image. The wonderful thing about these digital stamps is that you can resize them. So, if you make A2 cards, 6x6" square, 5x7", or Slimline, bigger, smaller, etc...you can.
I use a FREE WPS Office document program to copy and paste digital images to be able to layer, move images around, group, and resize them. I love layering and creating scenes. And it’s so fun and easy to do with digital stamps.

Next I copied and pasted the truck, the bunch of flowers 3 times, and a sentiment all on the same 8.5x11" sheet. Line them up and resized them. Once I had the images where I wanted them, I grouped them as one piece, saved it, and renamed as a “new” document in the same file as my original stamp set(s), to print and use again for future use.
Then I printed my image on my HP inkjet printer using alcohol friendly white cardstock, because I'm coloring with alcohol markers today.

I used these alcohol marker colors and fine tip sharpies shown below on the truck and flowers. And kept the coloring fairly simple. I used one color per area and went over some areas 2-3 times for more darker shading. And added just a touch of rust here and there with a blending brush and distress oxide ink, because it is a vintage truck.

Once I finished coloring and blending, I took out my die cutting machine, cut out the truck image with a stitched oval die, and adhered to center of card.

And cut out the sentiment with a slimline die and trimmed the ends with scissors. Tip: I LOVE using my slimline die sets with sentiments, because it makes them thinner and straight too! Then adhered sentiment to a scrap piece of yellow cardstock, trimmed to fit, and adhered to card.

Next I adhered a scrap piece of aqua ric rac ribbon down the left side of the card with liquid glue. Then adhered a tiny button on top of the ribbon with a glue dot. And added a smidge of shine to the truck's chrome pieces and center of tires with clear glitter pen to finish this classic beauty!

Here is a closer look at all that sparkle on the chrome, lights, and tires. And a view of the pretty flowers too!

Here is another look...

I hope I've inspired you to try digital stamps, mix
different sets to see what you can create, and use up your scraps. The possibilities are endless and so fun!

I used these Polka Dot Orchard Digital Stamp Sets:
A True Classic & Whoops A Daisy

Thanks for stopping by today!
May you be safe, happy, & crafty!
~Kim

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

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Craft Challenges:
Simon Says Mon Challenge: Happy Birthday!
Simon Says Wed Challenge: Use Your Favorite Tool (my Big Shot machine)
WWC283 - Tristan's Challenge: Anything Goes With a Feminine Twist
Lil Red Wagon Challenge #561 - Happy Days
KRAFTY CHICKS CHALLENGE #519 WEEK 1 (STAMP ACT)
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper August 2020 challenge
LTCCB #49 - August Anything Goes
All Sorts Challenge Week 583/54 - Make it Masculine

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Thinking of You-Coffee Card

5/25/2019

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Hi all! Whew! What a month! So many of us crafters just finished up an intense couple weeks of making coffee projects for the Spring/Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop to enter to win over 85 crafty prizes up for grabs. They only do this twice a year and it’s super HUGE and so much fun! I submitted 8 projects and I recognized several of you on the winners list and I won too! It’s super fun to enter challenges and it’s even more fun to win! Right? Who won and what did you win? Share with us in comments!

I love to challenge myself to use different products, different techniques, or just make myself finish a project that same day, which can be a challenge for me sometimes, because I’m easily distracted or I procrastinate. (lol)

I have a whole list of challenge sites I like to enter, just click the tab “challenges” at the top of my website and you will see. Some have prizes and others it's just nice to get recognition. Click on the picture and it will take you to their challenge page. I’m always adding new ones, so if you have a favorite challenge site that I don't have listed, just let me know in the comments, and I’ll check it out and get it added. And I hope you give challenges a try too!

Most of my coffee projects were added over on my Instagram page, where you can see more inspiration, but this card was one of my favorites. It has my favorite morning drink, plus it got mailed to my daughter last week, so I can finally share it here and do a quick tutorial too! It's a great stamp for many occasions from Mother's Day, Birthdays, Anniversary, Wedding, Graduation, Thank You and more!

I started with printing a “free” digital stamp from Super Sponsor Stamplorations on white cardstock from my home printer. Not too thick, because my printer is fussy, it's about 65lb and just a plain ol’ HP laser printer. But I read somewhere to let your images dry/cure overnight before you color them, so the image doesn’t bleed or smear when you color it. So, I printed a bunch of digi’s one day and let them sit for about week, purely by accident. But no smears!

I colored my image with just a few alcohol markers (colors listed below) and cut it out with a stitched oval die using a die cutting machine. It was too stark, so I inked the edges with distress ink using a fabulous blending brush and adhered to a hot pink piece of cardstock and set aside.

This was a big image and I wanted to use it all. So, I folded a piece of 8.5x11” kraft cardstock in half and trimmed it down to approx. 5.5 x 7" as the finished card base. Adhered a piece of soft green polka dot patterned paper down to the card base. Then adhered the coffee image panel to the green panel. Stamped a sweet sentiment and added three colors of bakers twine to complete this beauty. Isn't she pretty??? I can't wait to try different color combos!

I hope I've inspired you to try printing/coloring digital stamps. Some of of my current favorites are Stamplorations, Polka Dot Orchards, and Graciellie Designs! She has digital sets/paper on her site and red rubber stamps sets over on Unity Stamps site. Go check them out! Some good deals are happening this holiday weekend too!

Thanks for stopping by! And remember this 3-day weekend is great, but we're "thinking of you" and remembering those
service men and women who served and died for our freedom.
Have a safe and wonderful Holiday weekend! ~Kim & family

Challenges:
STAMPlorations Never-ending Anything Goes Challenge
Brown Sugar Challenge #290 May 2019-flowers
Addicted to Stamps: Challenge #342-Make your Mark (I used Markers)
Three Amigos Blog Hop Challenges - Food and/or Drink!
LTSCB #121 - Anything Goes
HLS May Anything Goes with Dies Challenge
LTCCB #34 - May Anything Goes
Little Red Wagon Challenge 498 - Flower Frenzy!
WWC222 - Helen's "All About Occasions" Challenge (Mother's Day)
The Paper Girls Challenge #176 - Your Favorite Drink! (coffee)
Simon Says Wed Challenge: Bright Colors Inspiration Moodboard
Repeat Impressions Anything Goes Challenge ~ M2219
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper May 2019 Challenge
Challenge #29 "National Brown Bag-It Day" with Try Stampin' on Tuesday Sketch Challenge (I used kraft cardstock, sort of followed the sketch, and used strawberry colors)
Try Stampin' On Tue Challenge 410 - Ends June 9th

Supplies {affil}: Stamplorations digital stamp; CAS-ual Fridays Stamps-Heartfelt Sayings sentiment stamp (use code "KIMSENTME" to save 15% off total purchase); Spectrum Noir alcohol markers (TB4, TB6, TB3, PP5, DR3, PP1, CG4, CG2, FS3, TN3); American Crafts white and hot pink cardstock, and Bakers Twine; Papertrey Ink kraft cardstock; Patterned Paper is a scrap, sorry no name. I'd guess Reverse Confetti or Simple Stories; Big Shot machine; Gina Marie Designs stitched oval die; Ranger Distress Ink-vintage photo; Picket Fence Studio-Life Changing Brushes; and Scor-Tape.

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Friends of Unity Happy New Year Blog Hop

1/5/2019

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Happy New Year!!! And welcome to our Friends of Unity Blog Hop where several amazing designers and myself share our love (and obsession) of Unity Stamps with all of you + Lots of GIVEAWAYS!!! Get ready for some amazing inspiration as we "celebrate" a New Year!!!

But before I get started...check back to our December Blog Hops and see if you are one of the many Winners and claim your prizes!
Rhonda Rushing is the Winner here at My Kraft Kloset's Dec. 2018 prize. Congratulations!!!

Our theme for this months Blog Hop is...New Year! And I'm celebrating you!!! To thank you for your support and for following my crafty adventures. And I can't wait to be even more inspired by you in 2019!

What does a New Year mean to you? To me it means a fresh start, new beginnings, learning new things, and usually getting more organized. I wish you all a happy, healthy, and crafty New Year!

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Friends of Unity September Blog Hop

9/1/2018

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Happy September! Welcome to my first Friends of Unity Blog Hop along with several amazingly talented designers, sharing our love and obsession of Unity Stamps. Which is really your gain, of tons of inspiration coming your way every month. This month our theme is...Wings!

Which is open to interpretation and could be butterflies, fairies, dragonflies, angels, planes, you name it.
Unity has tons of ideas to choose from that are also ON SALE this weekend too!

The dragonflies of summer spoke to me as shown in my card below...

Summer is winding down, but the temperatures are heating back up here in the South and we're seeing an influx of dragonflies and really BIG ones!
Bigger than I've ever seen in my whole life.
I captured a picture of one from my garden and it's as big as
my hand. No joke. It looks like one from my card. Don't you think?

For tutorial and more details click Read More ==>

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Monsterous Birthday Card

5/19/2018

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Happy Saturday everybody! Who said monsters where just for Halloween?Well, they're not. I love to use stamps for other occasions and this card is no exception...it's for a special birthday boy! How fun, right?

I kept it simple and used one manufacturer, Reverse Confetti, for the paper, stamps, and die cuts for their NEW "Stock Your Stash" Monthly Challenge with a Birthday theme for May.

I started with an A2 white card base. Stamped the monsters on a piece of water color white cardstock and colored them with markers and water. They look a little blurry or blobby, because they're monsters and not meant to look perfect. And die cut the monsters out and set aside.

Cut three strips of patterned paper (purple chevron, green dot, gray stars). Adhered two strips (purple and green) to the card base on the left side as shown above. And take the gray with the stars piece and die cut three circles out. And save the cut out circles.

Next I placed the monsters where I wanted them, peeking out of the circles, and adhered in place. Then adhered the leftover gray circles behind the monsters and adhered the whole panel to the card base.

How we EVER lived without this MISTI tool I will never know, but it truly is a stamping game changer. Click "here" for more details. With my MISTI tool, I was able to line up the sentiments exactly where I want them and stamped on the front and the inside with two different stamps with ease. And if my image wasn't dark enough, the stamp stayed in place, and I could re-ink it and stamp again right over it to make the sentiments darker. Amazing!

I hope I've inspired you to get out your holiday papers and stamps and make birthday cards too. Or try other occasions and see what you come up with. We'd love to see them. Post and share with us every Saturday for the "Share It Saturday" post over on Facebook.

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Thanks for stopping by! Happy Birthday, May babies!
~Kim

Challenges:
Reverse Confetti May Challenge: STOCK YOUR STASH-Birthday Theme
THTSB: Inspiration Palette Challenge ~ M1618
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper May 2018 challenge
HLS May Anything Goes with Dies
LTCCB #22 - May Anything Goes
CropStop: May Link Party - #39: Anything Goes
So Suzy Stamps: MAY | JUNE CHALLENGE - MASCULINE
Pink&Main: Challenge #30-Anything Goes

Supplies (Affilinks): Reverse Confetti products: Fright Night 6x6 pattern paper, Monsterous stamps and matching Monsterous Confetti die cuts, and Detailed Circles Confetti Cuts; Ranger Tim Holtz Water color paper; MISTI Tool; Memento Black Tuxedo Ink; Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Markers; Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink-Wilted Violet; and a Sizzix Big Shot Machine

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Happy Birthday Wishes - Eclipse Card

4/6/2018

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Hi everybody! The Spring theme continues with my first ever Eclipse card I made with just a few supplies. The industry calls it Eclipse, but I see it more like camouflage. lol. If you haven't tried this trend, you must. It's fun and creates stunning results. Not to mention, all that pretty patterned paper you've been hoarding now has a purpose...Eclipse them baby! Because once you start...the possibilities are endless!
For tutorial and more details click read more>>>

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Autumn Moose You So Much Card

10/27/2017

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Hi everybody! Sorry I've been a bit out of touch this month. It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my dear sister who lost her battle with breast cancer. I will miss her yesterday, today, forever, and always. She was a mother of twins too, a very special bond we both shared; a very talented graphic designer and an avid card maker; and she just loved the craft world.
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Summer Picnic Chicks Card

9/6/2017

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Hi everybody! This week I'm sharing a sweet summer card with red and yellow plaid pattern papers that resemble summer picnics with family and friends. These adorable chicks remind me of chatting with friends and family sitting around catching up on life.
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Happy Birthday Die Cut Flip Cards

1/27/2017

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This week we celebrated my youngest two kids birthdays, who are fraternal twins. And of course I made them birthday cards, but not just any cards. These are fun die cut flip cards, that my boys love, and they are similar, as you can see, but different. Just like them. Happy Birthday, Boys!

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Back to School Gift Card Holder + Epiphany Embellishments

9/26/2016

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Happy Friday everybody! I'm sharing a fast and easy gift card holder with handmade personalized embellishments. Just change the paper and you'll have a gift card holder for birthdays, or any occasion. And they make great teacher gifts too! I can’t say enough about these punches. They are so fun and make every project more personal to the recipient and to your projects. The possibilities are endless with Epiphany Crafts Tools...

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CardMaker + Foiled 20th Anniversary Card

6/27/2016

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Hi everybody! I’m up on the CardMaker Blog today sharing my last post for the Blog Team and Celebrating my 20th Wedding Anniversary today too! I wanted to go out with a bang and this one is jam packed with lots of pictures, tips, party, and décor ideas to spruce up your celebrations. So, be sure to hop over there and see how I combine card making supplies with upcycled party favors to create a bash to remember. See all the re-purposed decorations up on the CardMaker blog "here."

Happy 20th Anniversary to my hubby! I Love You ~Kim

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Clearsnap + CardMaker Blog Hop + Americana Birthday Card

6/16/2016

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Happy Birthday, America! Let's Celebrate our Independence! Well, almost. But first, I thank you for joining me and the super talented designers from the CardMaker Blog Team and the Clearsnap Team, as we Blog Hop together today sharing our one of a kind projects using amazing Colorbox Chalk inks. (see tutorial and a supply list below)

Challenges:
DoubleClick - AKA Abusybee-Challenge: For a Man or Boy!
Little Tangles Challenge #69- Embossing
Split Coast Stampers Challenge: CAS383-Good Ole Red, White, & Blue
CAS-ual Fridays: CFC151 -- Color Challenge

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Blogs 4 Boobies Blog Hop + Card Auction for Susan G. Komen Foundation

6/7/2016

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Welcome to the 3rd Annual "Blogs 4 Boobies" Blog Hop with over 60 designers and sponsored by Skipping Stones Design (SSD). It's a 7-Day Event that I am honored to be a part of this great cause that is near and dear to my family, as we celebrate my little sister being “cancer free.” But not everybody is as lucky. We honor those we've lost; encourage those in treatment, fighting the fight; and we cherish those deeply who have survived. We salute all of you for your bravery and courage! We all know somebody...AND YOU CAN HELP US STAMP OUT CANCER!

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Spring Flowers Butterfly Card

5/19/2016

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April showers bring May flowers, except in CO...mother nature tends to toy with us and extend winter until the end of May. And it's been wet and cooooold! But that didn't spoil my Spring surprise for my Mom with this flowery card I made. Click "read more" for tutorial and materials list...

Challenges:
WIW Photo Inspiration Challenge ~ M1816
Little Red Wagon Challenge #342- Blooming Fun!
Simon Says-Wednesday Challenge: Flowers
Little Tangles Challenge #68- Anything Goes

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Treat Bags & Favorite Craft Adhesives

4/2/2016

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Hi everybody! It’s my turn up on the CardMaker Blog this week sharing some of my card making secrets about—adhesives! Ever wonder how we keep those beautiful cards or projects together? Well, after lots of trial and error I have found a few favorites that work and I'm sharing them with you all. Learn how to alleviate some of your adhesive dilemmas and maybe learn about some new adhesive brands to try over on the CardMaker Blog. Get the complete instructions and supplies for this adorable treat bag and a bonus project too. Feel free to comment and let us know what some of your favorite adhesives are. Thanks for stopping by today! ~ Kim

Challenges:
MarkerPop! Challenge #92: Spring-(with Copic Markers, Atyou Spica Glitter pens)
WIW March Anything Goes Challenge
Crazy Egg-Anything Goes 4CC #292
The Paper Girls Challenge #100!!
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Easter Bunny Card

2/23/2016

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Easter is Sunday, March 27, 2016 this year! So, that does not leave a lot of time to make cards. Do you make Easter cards? If so, post them on Facebook and show me what you've made. I'd love to see them.

I was inspired to create these fun flip card by the shapes and colors from "The House That Stamps Built" challenge. I love the pink, blue, and purple colors. And I think the bunny ears look like hearts. The sentiment I downloaded a printable and printed it from my computer in color on white cardstock and punched it out. ~Kim

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Happy Birthday Gift Card Holders

1/23/2016

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Hi everybody! I'm honored to share my first assignment posted earlier this week up on the CardMaker Blog. I was tasked with creating something with the theme "celebrate & decorate." So I channeled my twin boys who turn 13yrs old this month and chose to make these metallic gift card holders and coordinating party favors to surprise them. Click on the CardMaker Blog for a complete tutorial, materials list (including the Xyron sticker maker), and step by step how to use your holiday craft stash in a new and exciting way. It's a new year and a new design team. Check it out, follow our crafty adventures, and be sure to comment and let us know how you use your holiday craft stash in new ways. Thanks for stopping by! ~Kim

Happy 13th Birthday Boys! We Love You! xoxoxo

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Valentine Card Blog Hop with May Arts Ribbon & CardMaker

1/19/2016

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Hi Everyone! I'm excited to share with you my first Blog Hop sponsored by May Arts Ribbon & CardMaker. We were tasked to create something with gorgeous May Arts Ribbon with a Valentine's theme. This Blog Hop will give you a jump on tons of ideas to make for all your loved ones for the upcoming Valentine's Day, Anniversaries, Birthday's, and so much more.

For this Hop, I created an A2 sized card from red cardstock, punched out several hexagon pieces, used shiny red metallic foil, and created this beautiful heart from this gorgeous adhesive rose ribbon. Click the pictures above for more instructions and see below for materials list and blog hop.

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CHA 2016 New Craft Products

1/14/2016

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The Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) 2016 Conference & Trade Show (CHA MEGA Show) is the largest craft trade marketplace in the world and just wrapped in Anaheim, California. All your favorite craft manufacturers from over 55 countries, conducting business, under one roof. They will teach over 3000 retail buyers and shop owners how to sell the new products, take orders, make connections to grow their business, have face time with customers, designers, and make new professional relationships.

Unfortunately, we, the general public is not invited, but if you are a craft store owner, you should attend this Mega Craft show to learn, touch, and see all the brand new products, place orders, attend many classes and make and takes, network with the experts, and strengthen your skills for today’s economy. So, you can sell and teach your customers how to use the products. Click the pictures below to see more new products and collections arriving in your favorite craft stores very soon. Comment below and let me know what new products you are excited about? Or what new crafty technique do you want to learn this year?

Follow me on Facebook and Twitter or join my "NetworkedBlogs" on the right sidebar of this blog and never miss a thing from your favorite designers or manufacturers! ~Kim

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Patriotic Card

6/25/2015

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Patriotic is the theme to get ready for Independence Day! What are your plans? Do you love barbeque's with friends and family? Fireworks? Or a quiet day at home? Whichever it is, enjoy your independence and celebrate! For this card the BoBunny paper really shined...

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June Craft Challenge #scrapitgirl

6/3/2015

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Scrap It Girl announces its June craft challenge. I hope you all will participate. You have until the end of the month to create and submit your creations for a huge crafty prize pack, a winners badge for your blog or social media, and recognition for your work. The SIG Designers will comment on your blog submissions and then vote for our favorite. The winner will be announced the first week of the following month.

June Challenge: Brads, Buttons, and Bling
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This month’s theme is anything that includes all three: brads, bling, and buttons. Now time to get to work...

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May Challenge #scrapitgirl

5/3/2015

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Abagail is an adorable stamp from Eat Cake Graphics. When I saw her I knew I wanted to use her for a Mother’s Day card. What little kid doesn’t remember baking or cooking something for their moms? And this cute stamp can be used for many occasions...

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Official Snow Taster Card

4/22/2015

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Spring in the Rockies usually means Mother Nature isn't done snowing on us...which she isn't. We got a couple more inches of snow last week and a few flakes this week, but it didn't stay long, because the ground is warm and the sun came out. So, I thought this card was appropriate for a Colorado Spring, as my three sons are always up for a snowball fight.

This adorable card is a 6" x 6" square, so extra postage will be needed for mailing, but it's also my first shaker card. I knew when I saw this adorable snowball stamp from Unity Stamps I wanted to make it feminine. And the Eat Cake Graphics sentiment stamp went with it perfectly...

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