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Friends of Unity May 2021 Blog Hop + Giveaways

5/1/2021

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!

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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)

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

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

(easy shopping links listed below)

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

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

(easy shopping links listed below)

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

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

(easy shopping links listed below)

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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}

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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

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:

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 Blog Hop + Paper Piecing + Giveaways

7/4/2020

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

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

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Before I get started...check our ==> June Blog Hop to see if you are one of the many Winners and claim your prizes!!!
Linda D.
is our Winner here at My Kraft Kloset, for June 2020!
Congratulations!!!
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Theme for July is...
Paper Piecing!
It's SO fun! But if you don't know what it is, it is stamping on patterned paper or a great use for scraps. Then cutting the pieces out and adhering them to your card, page, or onto another stamped image to "piece it" together. Kind of reminds me of paper dolls, when I was a kid, which is great on Angiegirls or guys and clothing. But you can use it on other images too! Like I did on my 'glamping' project below...

When I think of July, it reminds me of our summer vacations, family fun, and the many adventures we've had. I decided I wanted to use up some patterned paper scraps in some fun colors and created a 'glamping' scene with a few favorite stamps and a galaxy background technique too! We have totally traveled this way many times in our 25 years together to see some amazing National Parks and Monuments across our beautiful USA and I can't wait to hit the road again for more family adventures.

Let's get started!
Click the pictures below for a complete step by step tutorial...

Tutorial: I started this project a little backwards, as I started with a bunch of polka dot scraps already cut in strips from these two 6x6 paper pads shown above. I took a blue polka dot strip, not teal, but I’d say a medium regular blue to create a galaxy background. I wasn’t sure if this would even work, as it was patterned paper, but I was game to try and see what happens. Using a blending brush and distress oxide inks, I began blending some color onto the blue strip. Starting with these colors above from lightest to darkest in random spots and darkest around the edges until I liked it. Then I took an H2O brush and black soot distress oxide ink and flicked some ink spatters. And did the same with white pigment ink for even more splatters. I didn’t like the depth just yet, so I sprayed on some glimmer mist, which had bigger ink splatters that even created a little moon and other spots, and has mica in it for an all over sparkle effect. And I set it aside to dry. Once it was dry I rubbed a dab of micro glaze over the whole strip with a paper towel and it brought it to life. It brightened up the colors, revealed the depth, and sealed it too. I love how it turned out. Cool, right? Click or hover on each picture below for more directions…

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

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

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

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 August 1, 2020
Good luck!!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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

Crystal O. Minkler <= go back to start
Kim Klinkovsky <= you are here
Eileen Mathys
Robyn Jordan
Dawn Fields
Jeanie Hays
Alaine Turner
Joyce Verdon

Disclaimer: We designers on the Friends of Unity design team appreciate every single comment we get. That's why 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 cards made with our favorite Unity Stamps and to inspire others along the way!

Thank You for stopping by!
Have a safe & crafty 4th of July weekend!
~Kim

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

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

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Friends of Unity Blog Hop + Wings + Giveaways

6/6/2020

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

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

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

Theme for June is... Wings!
Well, that could be many different things, so be prepared to be amazed. As usual, it was really hard to choose just one. Which is why I have (4) fabulous things with wings to share with you today!

So grab your favorite beverage, sit back, relax, and
enjoy the hop...

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

Click the pictures for tutorials!

Tutorial: I started with an 8.5” x 11” red 110lb cardstock, folded in half, for the card base. I’ve been making a lot of “not quite” square cards lately, but larger than the usual A2. So I leave them folded until I have everything else adhered in place, then I trim it down. So, this base will be 5.5” wide. Next I chose two 6x6 pattern papers from the same pad, that I thought resembled a vintage flag, cut them on the diagonal, and trimmed off ¼” from the inside angles to fit, and adhered to the card base. Cut a piece of blue ric rac ribbon and adhered on an angle across the card using liquid glue. Click or hover on pictures below for more directions...

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

Tutorial: I started with 8.5” x 11” white 110lb cardstock, folded in half, and cut in half, so the top folds down and opens from the bottom, but still an A2 size card base. And set aside for a bit. Using a MISTI stamping tool, I lined up the feather and sentiment on a piece of white watercolor cardstock. And inked them up with Gina K amalgam black ink, because remember it’s a friendly ink with any coloring medium. Then took the stamp out of the MISTI and put it on an acrylic block, inked it up again, and stamped the feather two more times. Then I used a die cutting machine and a stitched rectangle die to cut out the image. Click or hover on the pictures below for more directions...

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

Tutorial: I started with 8.5” x 11” light gray 110lb cardstock I had leftover that was cut as an A2 size card base. I love notebook paper, so I cut this light blue piece the same size as the card base, inked the edges with distress oxide ink in faded jeans and blended a bit more around the edges with a blending brush and adhered to the card base. And set aside for a bit. Using a MISTI stamping tool, I lined up the jar and sentiment on a piece of white alcohol marker friendly cardstock. And inked them up with Gina K amalgam black ink again, because it won’t bleed when you color with alcohol markers. Click or hover on the pictures below for more directions...

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

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

Tutorial: Click or hover on the pictures below for a complete step by step directions...

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

And if you use Unity stamps...share your creations with us by using the hashtags: #friendsofunity #unitystampco

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 July 4, 2020
Good luck!!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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

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

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

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Supplies mentioned in tutorials and below for all cards:
Unity Stamp Company: click for ALL stamps used; Purple Tape; Spectrum Noir markers and Spectrum Noir clear Sparkle marker/brush; Spica Atyou clear and red glitter pens; Spectrum Noir White cardstock, Copic white cardstock or X-Press It white cardstock (for alcohol marker coloring are my favorites); Ranger Tim Holtz watercolor cardstock; Distress Oxide inks-faded jeans, candied apple, wilted violet, and mermaid lagoon; MISTI stamping tool; Papertrey Ink 110lb cardstock for card bases; Picket Fence Studios-Life Changing Blending Brushes; Trinity Stamps-Fireworks double Stencil; Tim Holtz Stencil-Speckles; Versamark clear ink; Ranger clear embossing powder; Marvy heat tool; Gina K Amalgam black ink; Big Shot die cutting machine; Gina Marie Designs Stitched Rectangle die set; EK Success edge border punch; Fiskars large squeeze corner rounder; Authentique 6x6 patterned paper-Anchored; American Crafts (AC) solid colored cardstock (for mattes), AC Mayberry 6x6 blue notebook patterned paper, AC ric rac ribbon, and AC bakers twine; Polka Dot Orchard-purple crinkle ribbon; enamel dots and gems from my stash (probably from Michaels or HL); Craft Fantastic-Angel wing charm; Tombow mono multi liquid glue; and 1/2" Scor-tape adhesive.

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Challenges:
Simon Says Wed Challenge: Masculine - Card #1
Lil Red Wagon Challenge #552 - Patterned Paper - Card #1
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper June 2020 challenge - Card #1
RRCB136 Challenge 136 | Summer Time!- Card #1: "Feel the Freedom" feather stamp was made in 2018 and I had never used it until now. And we love to see the firework shows every Friday night on the river here and on the 4th of July in the summer time.

Simon Says Mon Challenge: Make Your Own Background - Card #2
HLS June Watercolour Challenge - Anything Goes + Layers - Card #2
TTTC067 – Featured Designer- Card #2 (ink blending, 3 of a kind-feathers, heart-many hearts within the feathers)

Addicted to Stamps Challenge #392 - Make Your Mark - Card #3 (colored with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers and sparkle brush pen)
KRAFTY CHICKS CHALLENGE #510 WEEK 1 (STAMP ACT) - Card #3

WWC274 - Dawn's Challenge: Anything Goes w/ Feminine Twist - Card #4 (is a gate fold card, with feminine butterflies and ribbon on the outside and feminine beauty on the inside)
LTCCB #47 - June Anything Goes - Card #4

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Friends of Unity Blog Hop + Favorites + Giveaways

5/2/2020

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Hello everybody! Happy May! How are you doing?
I hope this finds you all healthy and safe as our hearts and prayers go out to all of you, as we figure out our new normal. I hope you're keeping busy and getting your mind off things, Hang in there!
Because we're still in this together!!!

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Now for a wonderful distraction today...
Welcome to our May Friends of Unity Blog Hop where
several amazing designer friends & myself share our
love (and obsessions) of Unity Stamps!!!
Happy 12th Birthday, Unity!!!
Scroll down for new tutorials, enter GIVEAWAYS, & get hopping to the next blog for some amazing inspiration!!!

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

JoAnne Ferguson
is our Winner here at My Kraft Kloset, for April 2020!
Congratulations!!!
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Theme for May is... our Favorite Angiegirl or guy!
What does that mean? If you are a fan of Unity, you already know. But if you don't know, it's a wonderful line of stamps called Angiegirls or guys by Unity. And it's really hard to choose just one. That's why I've got (3) of my favorites to share with you! Hahaha! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the hop...

Wakely girl was published in Creative Scrapbooker Magazine Fall 2021 issue!

Card #1 is Wakely Girl
She's a confident girl on the move, with books in her bag, and a planner in hand to stay organized or jot down her thoughts. Isn't she stylish? I was inspired by my crafty hop friend, Bobbie Sue, as she did a wonderful monochromatic card "click here" using shades of brown. And I just loved it and really wanted to try it! Here is my version...OH! Don't you just love her boots!?!

Tutorial: I started with a 6x6” plaid patterned paper, trimmed down to about 5x6” and adhered to a kraft card base (not shown). Cut a maroon piece of patterned paper 4x6” and adhere to the card. And cut a piece of rusty brown card stock 2x6” and punched out both long sides with a notebook border punch, cut in half, and adhered to the maroon card panel. Using a MISTI stamping tool I stamped Wakely girl onto white cardstock (alcohol marker friendly) with Versafine Sepia ink and let it dry overnight, but you could heat set it or emboss it too. It’s not usually an alcohol friendly ink, but I find if you let it “cure” overnight or for a few days, it’s been ok to color with and doesn’t bleed or smear. But my Versafine black has smeared. So be careful. Normally I use Gina K Designs Amalgam ink or Catherine Poolers midnight black for any kind of coloring, but I didn’t have those in brown. Use what you’ve got, right? And next I masked the girl using the back paper cover to her stamp and taped it down with purple tape, while using Wakely again, inked up just the text words with Sepia ink, and stamped a few more times down the left side. Using a die cutting machine and a stitched die to cut out the image. These are the Spectrum Noir marker colors I used to color Wakely girl. Then using a blending brush and Distress Oxide Ink-Walnut Stain to blend some ink around Wakely. And using the same ink pad to directly apply ink around the edges. And adhere Wakely to a piece of dark brown cardstock, trim to fit between the notebook border punches. Using the MISTI stamping tool again, stamped the sentiment from the same kit, with Walnut Stain ink on white cardstock. Cut out with a stitched die. And inked around the edges and blended around the words. Adhered just the right side and attached to the card. Add natural twine, slip under the sentiment, and tie in a bow to complete this stylish beauty.

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

Tutorial: I started with a white piece of 110 cardstock folded in half as our card base (not shown). Cut two pieces of coordinating Unity patterned paper 2x6” and adhered to each end. Cut a piece of blue cardstock 2x6” and cut out with the ribbon border punch. Laced a piece of pink satin ribbon through the blue cardstock, cut the ends and adhered on the back and attached to the card, as shown. Scroll over or click the pictures below for more step by step directions…

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

Tutorial: I started with an A2 (4.25x5.5") 110lb purple cardstock base. And using a die cutting machine, I cut a banner from a banner/fishtale die in this lovely green patterned paper and adhered to the card base. Using my MISTI stamp tool I positioned and centered the sentiment right where I wanted it. Inked the sentiment with Versamark clear ink, sprinkled with white embossing powder, and heat set. It's from one of my favorite sentiment stamp kits listed below. Scroll over or click the pictures below for more step by step directions…

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

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 June 6, 2020
Good luck!!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Growing in Unity Day 3 + Autumn Z-Fold Card

4/22/2020

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

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

Tutorial: I started with an 8.5" x 11" piece of kraft cardstock, cut the length and width to the dimensions shown in the diagram below. Click or hover over pictures below for more step by step instructions.

Here is a close up of the Angiegirl, November Girl. Isn't she sweet?

I cut and trimmed a Unity patterned paper in woodgrain and adhered to the card base. And punched out a pumpkin border from an orange scrap and adhered to the bottom. Here is a close up of the Angiegirl I colored with Spectrum Noir markers listed below. And adhered her to the card panel and tucked her just behind the pumpkin border. And added a touch of zig glue to the pumpkin border to adhere the tops to the card panel.

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

Thanks again for joining me today for Day 3 of my
Growing in Unity Week. As I shared my love of Autumn.
I hope I've inspired you to cut up your pretty paper, get those punches out, color with alcohol markers, and try making
a "Z-Fold" card.
And if you do, share them! I'd love to see them!

This updated version reminds me of those new slimline cards and will fit in a #10 envelope, but probably needs
extra postage.

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

Have a happy & crafty week! ~Kim
#spreadjoynotgerms

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Supplies (affil): Unity Stamp Company Products: Warm and Cozy (KOM 8/19) stamp set, November Girl stamp and sentiment set, Unity Autumn Dream paper pack, Unity Pink and Blue Watercolored paper pack; MISTI Stamping Tool; Distress Oxide Ink: Walnut Stain; Picket Fence Studios: Life Changing Blending Brushes; Catherine Pooler midnight ink (alcohol marker friendly); EK Success Pumpkin Patch border punch; Brutus Monroe Lunchbag (kraft) cardstock and white cardstock; Cutter Bee Scissors; Big Shot Machine: Gina Marie Designs Stitched Rectangle Die; Clear-Wink of Stella; pink adhesive rhinestones; 1/2" Scor-Tape adhesive; Spectrum Noir Markers used: Front Leaf: GB3-CT4-CG2, Flowers: LV1-FS6; Center Barrel of Pumpkins: GB3-CT4-CB3-OR1-TN3-TN5; Angiegirl-Pumpkins: CT4-GB3-OR1, Leaves: CT4-CG2-CB3, Hair: CT4-TN2-TN5; and to hightlight around all 3 images: GG1

Challenges:
Simon Says Mon Challenge: Create A Scene
Repeat Impressions Anything Goes Challenge ~ A2220
The Paper Girls CHALLENGE #198 - GIRL TIME!-Feminine girly card
WWC268 - Dawn's Challenge: All About Occasions-Miss you, thinking of you, or Birthday
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper April 2020 challenge
LTCCB #45 - April Anything Goes
LTSCB #132 - For The Girls
Addicted To Stamps Challenge #386 - Anything Goes

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Growing in Unity Day 2 + Floral A2 Screen Card

4/21/2020

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

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

Tutorial: I started with an 8.5" x 11" piece of purple 110lb cardstock and cut it in half on the shortest side. Click the pictures below for a step by step on how to make this card...

Now we're ready to decorate our Screen!

I really tried NOT to color today...but this image just screamed for some color! Using a MISTI stamping tool, I had already stamped the imagine and sentiment on regular white cardstock with Versafine Onyx Black ink (water color friendly ink), but forgot to use watercolor cardstock for todays project. So we're just going for it. You can make it work, if you don't use much water. I used Distress Oxide inks in the colors shown (plus Squeezed Lemonade Reg. Distress Ink and their listed below), with a quick and light watercoloring technique, kind of like flicking, so I wouldn't warp my cardstock. I patted dry with a paper towel and dried between coloring with a heat tool, so I could layer on more color for depth and dimension. The cardstock buckled up a little bit and I just put a big heavy book on it for a couple hours to flatten it out. An iron on a low setting would work too.

Here is a close up of the front of the Screen Card. What do you think?

Then did a bit more ink smooshing and used the ink splat stamp again, and ink splatters in picked raspberry and wilted violet around the edges of the image, which seems to be a favorite. I like the effect. Once dry, used a corner rounder punch to cut the corners. And went around the edges of the image with picked raspberry ink. Added a bit of red sparkle glitter pen to all the hearts and clear glitter pen to the circles for a bit of bling! Adhered the image to the front of our Screen card. And added a few light pink glitter enamel adhesive dots for more sparkle. Click the pictures below for more step by step directions for the inside of the Screen card.

For the "Angiegirl" in the center of our Screen card, using a MISTI stamping tool, I stamped her on white cardstock, in Versafine Onyx black ink (a watercolor friendly ink). And water colored her the same way I colored the flowers on the front of the card. But I used a few more colors on our lovely girl. She reminds me of my daughter, so I colored her that way. Using Distress Oxide Inks-Hair: Scattered Straw, Rusty Hinge and Walnut Stain; Hoodie: Wilted Violet; Skin: Dried Marigold watered down, and a touch of Picked Raspberry for her lips; and the Butterfly: Regular Distress ink in Squeezed Lemonade and Dried Marigold in Oxide. And colored around the entire Angiegirl with a Spectrum Noir Marker in a light gray #GG1 to highlight her and give her some depth. Click the pictures below for more step by step directions to finish the inside of the Screen card.

Here's another peak...What do you think? Are you going to give Screen Cards a try?

Thank You SO much for your kinds words and support yesterday. It was very heartwarming to read all your comments. And just like the front sentiment says,
"Friends really do become our chosen family"
and you all are like family.

Thanks again for joining me today for Day 2 of my
Growing in Unity Week. I hope I've inspired you to cut up
your cardstock, get those punches out, play with watercoloring, and try making "screen" cards.
And if you do, share them! I'd love to see them!

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

Have a happy & crafty week! ~Kim
#spreadjoynotgerms

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Supplies (affil): Unity Stamp Company Products: Have A Little Faith, Never Far-Angiegirl, Better With Friends (splat stamp and inside sentiment), Say It With Love (hugs sentiment); Misti Stamping Tool; Distress Oxide Inks: Mermaid Lagoon, Picked Raspberry, Wilted Violet, Peeled Paint, Pine Needles, Mowed Lawn, Scattered Straw, Rusty Hinge, Walnut Stain, Dried Marigold; Regular Distress Ink: Squeezed Lemonade; Versafine Onyx Black ink; Fiskars large squeeze corner rounder punch; SU large label punch; Papertrey Ink white and purple cardstock; Bobunny 6x6 Soft Shades Double Dot patterned paper; Spectrum Noir Marker #GG1, Atyou Spica red and clear glitter pens; Clear-Wink of Stella; Big Shot Machine: Spellbinders-Nestabilities-Label One; light pink glitter enamel adhesive dots; 1/2" Scor-Tape adhesive.

Challenges:
Repeat Impressions Anything Goes Challenge ~ A2220
Simon Says Wed Challenge: Flower Power
The Paper Girls CHALLENGE #198 - GIRL TIME!-Feminine girly card
WWC268 - Dawn's Challenge: All About Occasions-Thinking of you
TTTC061- Featured Designer Laurie- I used Blooms (front), Designer Paper (inside), and Layers.
HLS April Watercolour Challenge
The Card Concept #133 {Hello Spring}- I was inspired by the Spring flowers and colors on my clean and simple card.
LTCCB #45 - April Anything Goes
LTSCB #132 - For The Girls

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Growing in Unity Day 1 + Floral Inchie Card

4/20/2020

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

Tutorial: I started with an 8.5” x 11” light blue 110lb cardstock, folded in half, and trimmed down to 7” x 5.” Then I cut two strips of yellow check patterned papers 3” x 5.” Using a ribbon border punch, cut across both strips, threaded a blue satin ribbon, trimmed, and adhered it on the back. And adhered to the top and bottom of the card base. Using a MISTI stamping tool, I stamped one of my favorite Unity flower stamps, in Distress Oxide Ink-Faded Jeans on white cardstock, sprinkled with clear embossing powder, and heat set. Then stamping with an acrylic block and a splatter stamp, added ink splatters in Distress Oxide inks-Fossilized Amber and Broken China. And added a few more splatters with a paint brush. Heat set to dry or set aside for an hour. Click smaller pics for step by step tutorial…

For today's project I'm bringing back an oldie, but a goodie. Do you remember "inchie" cards? If not, it's where you punch out inch squares of your image and then lay them back down in a grid pattern, as shown above and below. You can use any square, and I used an 1.5" square punch, so my last column was only half a square. But I don't care. It wouldn't have been a complete picture without it. Which made it kind of unique and different. What do you think?

Click on pic's below for a step by step tutorial:

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

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

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

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

Added a touch of sparkle to the center of the flowers with a clear glitter pen. And added blue glitter enamel adhesive dots to complete this “no coloring” project! What do you think? Pretty right? Love Love Love this flower stamp for so many occasions! Now let's see what you can make!

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

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

Have a happy & crafty week! ~Kim
#spreadjoynotgerms

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Supplies: Unity Stamp Company Products: You Are Forever Beautiful stamp set, Better With Friends (splat stamp), and sentiment from Say It Big (May 2019 sentiment kit); Distress Oxide Inks: Faded Jeans, Fossilized Amber, Broken China; Ranger Clear and Seafoam White embossing powder; Versamark clear ink; Fiskars ribbon border punch; Marvy Uchida 1.5" square punch; Papertrey Ink white, navy, light blue cardstock; AC ribbon and Mayberry-6x6 yellow check patterned paper

Challenges:
Repeat Impressions Anything Goes Challenge ~ A2220
Simon Says Wed Challenge: Flower Power
The Paper Girls CHALLENGE #198 - GIRL TIME!-Feminine girly card
WWC268 - Dawn's Challenge: All About Occasions-Mothers Day or Birthday
KCC #504 {ALL OCCASIONS}-Mother's Day or Birthday
TTTC061- Featured Designer Laurie- I used Stitching, Designer Paper, and Ribbon.
HLS April Watercolour Challenge
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper April 2020 challenge
The Card Concept #133 {Hello Spring}- I was inspired by the Spring flowers and colors on my clean and layered card.
LTCCB #45 - April Anything Goes
LTSCB #132 - For The Girls
Allsorts Challenge Week 569 - Add a Bow

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#spreadjoynotgerms Blog Hop + Huge Giveaways

4/17/2020

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

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

For today’s distraction...I am sharing (3) cards, from (3) fantastic Sponsors, LOTS of giveaway prizes, and a giveaway from My Kraft Kloset too!!! I was inspired by the better days ahead, with rainbows, flowers, and sunshine. From our amazing Sponsors with wonderful products for any occasion to share with friends and family, near and far! Mail Snail Mail and show you care! Click the links, check things out, and have fun!!!

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Supplies: CAS-ual Fridays Stamps: Terrific Flowers Stamps, sentiment from Heart Ribbon Stamps, and Tin Roof Stencil; Catherine Pooler midnight black ink; MISTI stamping tool; Vicki Boutin Mixed Media watercolors; Ranger Tim Holtz water color paper; Ranger Distress Oxide-Scattered Straw; Picket Fence Studios-Life Changing Blending Brushes; Gina Marie Designs stitched die; Papertrey Ink colored cardstock; Atyou spica clear glitter pen; pink glitter adhesive gems.

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*NEW* products will be available Sunday, April 19, 2020

*Sponsor* Unity Stamp Company:
has donated two $25 Gift Certificates

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Supplies: Unity Stamp Company: Iris stamp from (KOM 3/2020) Spring & Things and sentiment from You Are Forever Beautiful; Catherine Pooler Gray ink; MISTI stamping tool; Vicki Boutin mixed media watercolors; Ranger Tim Holtz water color paper; Ranger Distress Oxide Ink-Pine Needles; Ranger Clear embossing powder; Marvy Uchida Heat Tool; Gina Marie stitched oval die; Simon Says Stamps stitched scallop edge die; BoBunny double dot patterned paper; Papertrey Ink Cardstock; Folkart Extreme glitter paint; and AC ribbon.

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

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

Supplies: Polka Dot Orchard: Welcome to the Neighborhood and sentiment from Spring Blessings digital stamp sets; Papertrey Ink white, green, yellow cardstock; Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink: Candied Apple, Carved Pumpkin, Fossilized Amber; Lucky Clover, Faded Jeans, Wilted Violet and Salty Ocean for the sky; Picket Fence Studios-Life Changing Blending Brushes; Spectrum Noir alcohol markers on the windows and doors; Folkart Extreme Glitter Paint in the clouds; Atyou spica clear glitter pen in the windows; Xyron 1.5" sticker maker for ribbon; and AC ribbon.

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

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

Thank you so much for hopping along with us today and supporting Small Business Owners! They need us!
And I hope you’ve been inspired to try new products, new techniques, mix and match, and see what you can create.
The possibilities are endless!

Have a happy & crafty weekend! ~Kim
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If you get lost along the hop, you can go back to the beginning here ==> Catherine Pooler Blog Hop

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

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

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

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Creativation 2020 Industry Trade Show-New Craft Products

1/15/2020

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The Association For Creative Industries (AFCI), formerly known as (CHA) the Craft & Hobby Association is a HUGE crafty Trade Show Convention that has been coined "Creativation" the last couple years. It's the largest craft marketplace in North America and will take place in Phoenix, Arizona from January 16-20, 2020.

All of your favorite craft manufacturers from all over the world will come together this week to conduct business under one roof. They will teach over 3000+ Retail Buyers and Store Owners how to use and sell the new craft products with lots of demos, take orders, make connections to grow their business, have face time with designers, and make new professional relationships.

Unfortunately, we, the general public are not invited, but if you are a craft store owner, design team designer, or blogger you can 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. Want to go? Details "here"

Click "here" to follow along "Creativation 2020" as I post as many new product videos, product pics, and collections as I can. To show you what will be arriving in your favorite craft stores very soon. Comment below and let me know what new products you are excited about? Or want to see? Or what new crafty technique do you want to learn this year?

Thanks for stopping by! Have a happy & crafty week! ~Kim

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2020 Stamp & Scrapbook Expo Show Dates

1/10/2020

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The 2020 Stamp & Scrapbook Expo dates for the ultimate craft show in paper crafting and stamping, for the public, have been announced and are all listed below. If you are a card maker, scrapbooker, paper crafter, mixed media artist, jewelry maker, a stamper, or any kind of paper artist, then you do not want to miss this Expo show.

See below...when the Expo is coming to a city near you. You can go for the day, take a road trip, or go for the whole weekend, but book early and get hotel discounts, and join the fun! And if you don't see a city near you, don't fret, plan a trip or suggest it on their website or social media and make recommendations. They are always looking for new venues to add every year. Click Scrapbook Expo for more details.

I've attended several Expo shows in Denver and Georgia over the last 8-10 years and have received a huge amount of awesome products, shopping deals, great classes, giveaways, amazing make n' takes, and the whole experience is fantastic. Made new friendships. Enjoyed learning some great new techniques, meet wonderful instructors, get LOTS of inspiration, and take home TONS of fabulous products given to each class participant too!

Check out my Expo Haul video with just the free products we got in class and the many make'n takes. Click ==> 'here' to view video.

I suggest signing up for your city newsletter and get advanced notice of early registration, coupons, deals, vendor list, hotel discounts, get the scoop, and more. Stay in the know, because on pre-registration day some classes can sell out within the first hour. And hotels book up really fast, like several months in advance of the shows too. So, signing up early is key. Click Scrapbook Expo for more details.

The Expo also offers paid volunteer positions where you can help in booths or in classes to assist instructors or owners, so check your city website or join your city Facebook group for more info and stay up to date. It's a great way to get paid, see the show, meet lots of crafty people, and teach new products. Click Scrapbook Expo and look for the tab 'volunteers' on top of page for more details

Meet and shop at your favorite craft manufacturer's booths, meet designers, see new products, learn new techniques, take amazing classes, join a crop, make new crafty friends, make LOTS of projects, and so much more! Grab your crafty friends and family, take a road trip, go for the day, or book a hotel and have a girls weekend, and get to a Scrapbook Expo near you!

I do not work for the Expo, but that would be fabulous someday, and these are just my personal experiences and opinions, because it is a fantastic show. You will not regret it. It's an amazing experience!
Thanks for stopping by! ~Kim

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Friends of Unity-Giving Thanks Blog Hop

11/2/2019

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Welcome to our November Friends of Unity Blog Hop where several amazing designer friends and myself share our love (and obsessions) of all things Unity Stamps each month with a new theme and lots of Unity GIVEAWAYS too!!! So, scroll down for new tutorials, to enter giveaways & get hopping for some amazing inspiration!!!

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But before I get started...check back to all of our October Blog Hops to see if you are one of the many Winners and claim your prizes!!!
Dale G.
is our Winner here at My Kraft Kloset, for October 2019!
Congratulations!!!

Our theme for this months Blog Hop is...Giving Thanks!!!
And I want to say "Thank You" to all of you that have followed my crafty adventures across social media for the last 5 years. I am so blessed beyond words to have made so many great friendships in this amazing craft we all have in common. And I am so incredibly thankful for your continued love, friendships, kindness, and support!
It truly means the world to me and
I thank you very much!

So for this months projects I was inspired by the Fall colors, plaids and leaves, of course, as it's my favorite time of year! And giving thanks in the friendships and beauty around us.

For my 1st Card I pulled out yellow golden cardstock, plaids, and browns. I started with an 8.5x11” yellow cardstock, cut in half and folded to create a card base. Then cut a plaid patterned paper ¼” smaller than the card and adhered to the card base. And stamped the floral image on white cardstock using black ink and a MISTI stamping tool. Colored the image with alcohol markers and fussy cut it out and set aside. Using a die cutting machine, cut out a stitched circle from brown cardstock and adhered the floral image with foam tape for dimension. Then adhered the whole piece to bottom of the card. Next stamped stamped sentiment on cardstock with clear ink, sprinkled embossing powder, and heat set. Using a die cutting machine again, cut out a stitched banner from brown cardstock around sentiment and cut a larger banner in yellow cardstock, adhered the two banners together and wrapped twine around them and adhered to the card. Making sure to tuck some of it under the flowers. And finished with a touch of gold metal adhesive gems.

For my 2nd Card I made this darling gate fold card. First I cut my cardstock to measure 6” x 11” and scored at 2¾” and 8¼” to create the card base. Then for the front, I cut two plaid patterned paper panels 2½”x 6” and adhered to the front folds of the card. Carefully cut a doily in half and adhered to front panels with liquid glue. And attached green felt leaves to front panels. Next stamped front sentiment on cardstock, sprinkled embossing powder, and heat set. Cut out and rounded corners with a punch, added 3D pop dots, and adhered to just the left side of card front panel to allow card to open. Attached felt leaves and added an enamel embellishment.

For the inside of the card I cut a plaid patterned paper panel 5¼” x 5¾”, rounded corners with a punch, and adhered to the inside center of the card. Stamped the owl image on white cardstock using black ink and a MISTI stamping tool. Colored the image by dipping a water brush directly into the distress ink pads until I reached a desired water colored look. Added some sparkle with glitter pens. Using a die cutting machine, cut out image with circle die cut. Adhered green felt leaves and a leaf brad through the cardstock. Adhered image to a doily and attached to the inside panel. Then stamped inside sentiment on cardstock with clear ink, sprinkled embossing powder, and heat set. Cut out and round corners with a punch, and add 3D pop dots to adhere to panel. And attached more felt leaves and added enamel embellishments to finish this darling card.

And there you have it...this sentiment says it all! I am so thankful for sweet friends like you! And I hope I've inspired you to mix and match your stamps, products, pretty papers, and techniques and maybe try some new things and see where it takes you! The possibilities are endless!

Thank You for stopping by! Enjoy the Fall Season
& Happy Thanksgiving! ~Kim & family

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Supplies {affils}:
(Card #1): Unity Stamp Company: Obsessively Grateful by Graciellie Design; Papertrey Summer Sunrise, White & Brown Cardstock; White X-Press It cardstock (alcohol marker friendly); Lawn Fawn 6x6 Perfectly Plaid-Fall; MISTI stamping tool; Gina K Designs Amalgam black ink; Spectrum Noir markers; Ranger Ink-Wendy Vecci Embossing Powder-Buttercup Marvy Uchida Heat Tool; Big Shot Machine; Gina Marie Designs Label Stitched Banner/Fishtail & Circle Dies; AC natural raffia twine; Adhesive metal gems; 3D foam tape; and 1/4" Scor-Tape adhesive.

(Card #2): Unity Stamp Company: Bountiful Owl & Sentiment Kit; Papertrey Ink Summer Sunrise and White Cardstock; Lawn Fawn 6x6 Perfectly Plaid-Fall; MISTI stamping tool; Versamark Watermark Clear; Memento Tuxedo Black; Scor-Pal Scoring Board; Ranger Distress Inks: Antique Linen, Rusty Hinge, Forest Moss, Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade, Candied Apple, Hickory Smoke and Black Soot; Ranger Water Brush; Ranger Ink-Wendy Vecci Embossing Powder-Red Geranium; Marvy Uchida Heat Tool; Fiskars Small Corner Rounder Squeeze Punch; Sizzix Big Shot Machine; Gina Marie Designs: Stitched Circle Die Set; Doodlebug Doilies-Red and Sprinkles (enamel dots); Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: Clear, Chocolate, Gold, Olive, Red, and Orange; Creative Impressions: Felt Leaves and Leaf Brad; Tombow Multi Liquid Glue; 3D Pop Dots; 1/4" Scor-Tape.

Challenges:
Simon Says Wed Challenge: Anything Goes
WWC245 - Anything Goes Challenge
PCC357: Tic Tac Toe Fall Challenge (Natural Element (raffia twine), Rustic (with the browns, metal gems, and fussy cutting flowers, & Fall)
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper November 2019 challenge
LTCCB #40 - November Anything Goes
The Card Concept #122 {Bountiful Blessings}-(I was inspired by the fall colors, the flowers, & the pattern in the brick on my clean & layered card)
The Flower Challenge

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Friends of Unity Oct Blog Hop

10/5/2019

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Welcome to our October Friends of Unity Blog Hop where several amazing designer friends and myself share our love (and obsessions) of all things Unity Stamps each month with a new theme and lots of Unity GIVEAWAYS too!!! And it's Breast Cancer Awareness month and my Birthday month, so I'm giving away something BIG & wonderful!!! So scroll down to enter & get hopping for some amazing inspiration!!!

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Denise Bryant
is our Winner here at My Kraft Kloset, for September 2019!
Congratulations!!!

In the last 2yrs I've had a lot of change. Some good. Some terrible. As some of you may or may not know I moved 1000mi away from Colorado to the south.
And during that same time my little sister passed away from breast cancer at 46yrs old, leaving behind her husband and
her then 3yr old twins.
We are still grieving and trying to find our "new" normal. And her kids are happy and thriving and started kindergarten last month.
I'm so happy I got to visit with them, my oldest two kids, & good friends last week in Denver. As we shared stories, hugs, love, laughter,
tears, and remembrance of
their sweet mamma.

#breastcancerawareness

Early Detection
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Our theme for this months Blog Hop is...Change!!!
This is my favorite time of year, because it's my Birthday month ya'll! But also because the leaves change colors and pumpkins are everywhere. I just love it! So what inspires me about change??? It had me really thinking...

While still thinking about our changes theme...I came across this quote <== and it really resonated with me. In order for me to heal and grow I am trying to accept the many changes I had recently, keep on moving forward and learning to live again. So embrace those changes, because life is too short! And my crafts have been my salvation! A lot of what I create is in honor of my sister by using her craft supplies that she left for me to use on my projects. And I feel like I'm keeping her spirit alive too!

So in honor of my sister and our theme about change, I was inspired by our many family birthdays, which are in the Fall from September through early December. The orange colors, pumpkins everywhere, and Fall family fun. My sister had one of her kids birthday parties at the pumpkin patch, as her twins were born in October too! It was so much fun! And this stamp reminded me of the pumpkin patch. What do you like about Fall?

How I made todays card: I started with a 110lb kraft cardstock 8.5x11", folded in half and trimmed down to 4 7/8 x 6 1/2." Cut an orange checkered pattern paper 1/4" smaller than the base and adhered to the card.

Using a die cutting machine and white cardstock I cut out a panel 5 5/8 x 5" using a stitched die. I knew I didn't want to leave it white and then I came across some Glimmer Mist in brass bell color, that used to belong to my sister! And it was the perfect fall color to "change" my stark white panel into something wonderful. I sprayed the entire panel within a spray box, as you'll want to contain it, because it goes everywhere. Set aside and allow to dry. Once dry, I used my MISTI stamping tool and placed this panel down, lined up my stamp, and inked up this fantastic pumpkin border stamp with clear pigment ink, sprinkled with orange embossing powder, and heat set. Adhered a couple layers of ribbon and then adhered the pumpkin image to the card. The Glimmer Mist has mica in it, so it is super shiny and oh so pretty! Just look at that sheen and shimmer below...

Once again, I used the MISTI stamping tool and inked up a new sentiment with clear pigment ink and stamped on a golden yellow cardstock, sprinkled with Chestnut brown embossing powder, and heat set. Using a die cut machine, I cut out a circle with a stitched die and adhered to the card with dimensional foam tape. Added a few enamel dots for fun and this pumpkin patch is newly reinvented and oh so shimmery! What do you think?

Here is another peak at my Fall card for this month "change" theme...

I hope I've inspired you to mix and match your stamps, products, and techniques and maybe try some new things and see where it takes you!
Because not all changes are bad. It's how you react to them and keeps
you moving forward...and living!

#breastcancerawareness

Thanks for stopping by & Happy Fall ya'll! ~Kim

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Kim Klinkovsky <= you are here
Eileen Mathys
Alaine Tanner
Dawn Bryson
Joyce Verdon
Dawn Fields

Disclaimer: We the Friends of Unity design team appreciate every single comment we get. That's why 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 cards made with our favorite Unity Stamps and to inspire others along the way!

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Supplies {affils}:
Unity Stamps: Pumpkin Patch (border stamp) and sentiment from Warm and Cozy (KOTM 8/19); Brutus Monroe, Lunch Bag - Cardstock-100lbs-Cover; Reverse Confetti patterned paper; White X-Press It cardstock; Glimmer Mist (brass bell); Splat Box; MISTI stamping tool; Versamark Clear Ink; Ranger Orange Blossom embossing powder; Zing Chestnut embossing powder; Heat Tool; Big Shot Machine; Gina Marie Designs Stitched Rectangle and Stitched Circle Dies; AC ric rac ribbon; Enamel dots; and 1/4" Scor-Tape adhesive.

Challenges:
Brown Sugar Challenge #294 - October 2019
Addicted To Stamps Challenge #361 Anything Goes
LTCCB #39 - October Anything Goes
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper October 2019 challenge
Little Red Wagon Challenge # 517 - Pumpkin Party
WWC241 - Dawn's Feminine "Anything Goes" Challenge
The Paper Girls Challenge #184 - Anything Goes
Repeat Impressions DCC O219 ~ Circles
Double Trouble Challenge #39 - SomeThing, AnyThing, EveryThing "Free For All" (used a bone folder and Double Dare: linked up to The Paper Girls and Brown Sugar)
Paper Issues Oct. Challenge: Take 5

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Friends of Unity Blog Hop-Autumn Colors

9/7/2019

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Welcome to our September Friends of Unity Blog Hop where several amazing designer friends and myself share our love (and obsessions) of all things Unity Stamps each month with a new theme and lots of Unity GIVEAWAYS too!!! And we're excited to announce two more amazing designers joining our team this month too! Welcome Dawn Bryson & Alaine Tanner!!! So scroll down to enter & get hopping for some colorful Autumn inspiration!!!

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But before I get started...check back to all of our August Blog Hops to see if you are one of the many Winners and claim your prizes!
Sharon H. is our Winner here at My Kraft Kloset, for August 2019!
Congratulations!!!

Our theme for this months Blog Hop is...Autumn Colors!!!
I love all holidays, but Autumn is my favorite time of year with all the leaves changing colors, pumpkin spice everything appears, and we have lots of family birthdays to celebrate too! So, that means...I make A LOT of cards!
This month I was inspired by the 200 foot trees in the park by my house. And I kid you not, they are really that tall and surround our neighborhood too. I took this picture last Autumn when the trees were full of all the colors of autumn and it was magnificent.

So because this is my favorite time of year, I couldn't help myself and made a few cards with some old and new to me techniques to share with you all!

My 1st card I knew I wanted lots of leaves and color with ink smooshing, alcohol markers, and die cuts on a fairly large card.

My 2nd card I used masking, ink blending, and distress micro glaze techniques on a layered card with die cut frames.

My 3rd card is similar to my 2nd card with masking, ink blending, and distress micro glaze techniques on a layered card with die cut frames, but slightly different with a mix of Autumn patterns and colors.

Below is another peak at all 3 of my Autumn cards for this month!
I hope I've inspired you to mix and match your stamps, products, and techniques and maybe try some new things and see where it takes you!
Have a great weekend!
Thanks for stopping by! ~Kim

Hover over the pictures below or click on them to get a complete tutorial to re-create these cards! And see supply lists below.

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Crystal O. Minkler
Eileen Mathys
Robyn Jordan
*Dawn Bryson
*Alaine Tanner
Kim Klinkovsky <= you are here
Dawn Fields
Joyce Verdon
Jean ie M. Hays
Bobbie Sue McConathy

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Supplies {affils}:
(Card #1): Unity Stamps: Obsessively Grateful by Graciellie Design; Papertrey 110lb Orange Cardstock; White X-Press It cardstock (alcohol marker friendly); BoBunny Very Vintage Orange Dot 6x6 patterned paper; 3x4" Acrylic Block; Ranger Ink Mini Mister; MISTI stamping tool; Ranger Distress Oxide Inks-Fossilized Amber, Lucky Charm, Candied Apple, Spiced Marmalade; Gina K Designs Amalgam black ink;  Spectrum Noir markers; Big Shot Machine; Gina Marie Designs Label Dies; Glue Dots on the button; Glitter enamel dots; Tim Holtz Ideology Twine; 3D Foam Tape; and 1/4" Scor-Tape adhesive.

(Card #2): Unity Stamps: Autumn Grunge and sentiment from Nuts but I love ya; Papertrey 110lb Dark Orange Cardstock; White X-Press It cardstock; BoBunny Very Vintage Brown Dot 6x6 patterned paper; Carta Bella (Echo Park Paper Co)-A Perfect Autumn 6x6 yellow patterned paper; MISTI stamping tool; Ranger Distress Oxide Inks-Fossilized Amber, Candied Apple, Spiced Marmalade, & Walnut Stain; Picket Fence Studio-Life Changing Brushes; Big Shot Machine; Gina Marie Designs Rectangle Stitched Dies; Kat Scrappiness Postage Die;  Purple Tape; Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Micro Glaze; Glitter enamel dots; AC natural Twine; and 1/4" Scor-Tape adhesive.

(Card #3): Unity Stamps: (leaf) Full of Fall and (sentiment) Warm and Cozy KOM 8/19; Papertrey 110lb Peach and Black Cardstock; White X-Press It cardstock; Carta Bella (Echo Park Paper Co)-A Perfect Autumn 6x6 tree patterned paper; MISTI stamping tool; Ranger Distress Oxide Inks-Fossilized Amber, Candied Apple, Spiced Marmalade, & Walnut Stain; Picket Fence Studio-Life Changing Brushes; Big Shot Machine; Gina Marie Designs Rectangle Stitched Dies; EK Success Notebook Border Punch;  Purple Tape; Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Micro Glaze; Graphic 45 metallic pearl gems; AC Ric Rac Ribbon and Bakers Twine; Glue Dots on the Buttons; and 1/4" Scor-Tape adhesive.

Challenges:
Addicted to Stamps Challenge #357 - Make Your Mark (I used markers, inks, and brushes)
LTSCB #125 - Anything Goes
LTCCB #38 - September Anything Goes
HLS August Anything Goes with Dies Challenge
FUSION - Autumn
The Paper Girls Challenge #183 - Falling in Love (Fall inspired)
Double Trouble Challenge #37 "Fall Theme" Partnering w/The Paper Girls "Falling For You"
Simon Says Wed Challenge: Stamp It
Repeat Impressions DCC S419 ~ Things That Start With “B” (Card #1-#2 I used Buttons)
Simon Says Mon Challenge: Something Clear ( Card #2 and #3 I used Tim Holtz "clear" Distress Micro Glaze, to brighten up the cards colors)
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper September 2019 challenge
Brown Sugar Challenge #293 - September 2019

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Friends of Unity-Animal Blog Hop

8/3/2019

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Welcome to our August Friends of Unity Blog Hop where several amazing designer friends and myself share our love (and obsessions) of all things Unity Stamps each month with a new theme and lots of Unity GIVEAWAYS!!! Scroll down to enter & get ready for some fur-tabulous and Paw-mazing inspiration!!!

But before I get started...check back to all of our July Blog Hops to see if you are one of the many Winners and claim your prizes!
Esther Asbury. is a Winner here at My Kraft Kloset, for July 2019!
Congratulations!!!

Our theme for this months Blog Hop is...Furry Friends or any kind of animals!
And once again I am challenged to create something with animals, which I'll admit, I'm not great at coloring. But I dug into my Unity stash to see what I could find and I was pleasantly surprised. And with Unity...once you get started...it's hard to stop stamping. So, I have quite a random collection to share with you today!

First up this darling 'Panda' card

I started with an A2 110lb kraft cardstock base with a lovely green watercolor patterned paper from MFT that's cut about a 1/4" smaller and adhered to card base. Using a die cutting machine, cut a a six circle cutout die cut in a darker green patterned paper from G45 and glued down with liquid glue. (save the extra circles). Using a Misti stamp tool, I stamped the panda's, butterfly, stars, and sentiment (from 2 Unity Panda sets) with Catherine Poolers Midnight black ink on white X-Press It cardstock. And colored all the pieces with alcohol markers. I used a light gray on the panda's for highlights and dimension, fussy cut them out, and adhered them to the card. With a blending brush I added a touch of green distress oxide ink to the sentiment, adhered it to one of those extra die cut circles leftover from earlier, trimmed the edges, and used 3D foam tape to pop it up and adhere to the panel. Added some shimmer to the butterfly wings with Wink of Stella-clear and added yellow stickles glitter glue to the stars for some extra sparkle. Once dry, adhered all the pieces to the panel to complete this adorable card! So, cute for many occasions!

Next up: This adorable 'bunny' card

I started with a 12x12" 110lb light pink cardstock, cut in half 6x12" and folded for a 6x6" finished base (not shown) with two amazingly fun 6x6 patterned papers from Doodlebug, cut on a diagonal, and adhered to the card base.

Using a Misti stamp tool, I stamped the bunny on white X-Press It cardstock with Gina K Amalgam black ink and colored with these alcohol maker colors shown above. I only used two gray markers on the bunny, with a touch of pink, and a red heart. I added colorless blender ink onto a terry wash cloth and dabbed it onto the bunny in a few places, to take off some gray ink, which leaves a faint textured imprint from the wash cloth. To resemble fur. A quilted paper towel or baby wipe works too.

I felt the image was too stark. So I tapped some pink distress oxide ink onto an acrylic block, added a couple drops of water, and painted on some pink watercolor around the bunny. Don't add too much water, as your paper may ripple or pill, because we're not using watercolor paper. But it can be done. Just add a little color at a time and dab off with a paper towel. You can let it dry a little and add more color for depth as needed. Set a side to dry. Once dry, I added some watered down black distress oxide ink splatters around the image with a paint bush, being careful to cover or mask bunny, so not to get any on the image. Set a side to dry. Using a die cutting machine I cut out the bunny with a stitched square die; cut out a larger square in black cardstock to create a border; and cut an even larger stitched square from a light green cardstock. Once dry adhere the bunny image to the black cardstock square, adhere the light green stitched square down first, like a diamond, and then adhere the bunny image on top. Stamped a sentiment (from a Unity grab bag) with Amalgam ink onto light green cardstock, adhere to black cardstock, trim around, and adhere to card. Added some pink and green glittery enamel dots to finish this precious card that is so adorable for many occasions!

Voila! And you too can make "furry friend" cards! I hope I've inspired you to mix and match your stamps in new and creative ways! And see what you can create. The possibilities are endless!

Here are a few other 'furry friends' below that I created for you to enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by! ~Kim

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Kim Klinkovsky <= you are here
Dawn Fields
Jeanie M. Hays
Joyce Verdon
Bobbie Sue McConathy
Robyn Jordan

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Supplies {affils}:
(Panda card): Unity Stamps: Star & a Bear, Butterfly & a Bear (or there is a bundle of panda's in a set too); White X-Press It cardstock (alcohol marker friendly); Spectrum Noir markers; Catherine Poolers Midnight black ink; Brutus Monroe-110lb lunchbag cardstock (kraft); My Favorite Things (MFT) Watercolor Wash Brights 6x6 pad (green); MISTI Stamping Tool; Graphic 45-Lost in Paradise; Ranger Distress Oxide Ink-Cracked Pistachio and Diamond Stickles glitter glue; Picket Fence Studio-Life Changing Brushes; Big Shot Machine; Gina Marie Designs Six Circle Panel Die; Wink of Stella-glitter clear; adhesive enamel dots-clear glitter; 3D Foam Tape; Tombow Mono Multi liquid glue; Scor-Tape 1/4"

(Bunny card): Unity Stamps: Bunny-Keep You Forever Sentiment Kit, grab bag sentiment is from Completely Captured My Heart by Phyllis Harris; White X-Press It cardstock (alcohol marker friendly); Spectrum Noir markers; AC Black and Green cardstock; SU light pink cardstock 12x12; Doodlebug-6x6 Kraft in Color-Color patterned paper; MISTI Stamping Tool; Ranger Distress Oxide Inks-Picked Raspberry & Black Soot; Big Shot Machine; Gina Marie Designs Square Dies, & Stitched Square Dies; Gina K Designs-Amalgam black ink; adhesive enamel dots-pink and green glitter; and 1/4" Scor-Tape adhesive.

Challenges:
HLS August Anything Goes with Dies Challenge
Brown Sugar Challenge 292 August 2019
Addicted To Stamps Challenge #352 - Make Your Mark (markers)
LTCCB #37 - August Anything Goes
WWC232 - "Anything Goes" Challenge
Simon Says Wed Challenge: Anything Goes
Repeat Impressions Anything Goes Challenge ~ J2419
Simon Says Mon Challenge: Bright and Cheerful (bunny card)
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper August 2019 challenge

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CAS-ual Fridays Stamps New Spring Release-Stencils

3/25/2019

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Happy Monday everybody!!! It's an amazing *NEW* Spring Release from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps who are debuting 6 new Fri-Dies and 5 new stencils, designed in Colorado and made in the USA!!! Did you LOVE yesterday??? Well...today is sure to inspire you too!!!

And guess what???
They are ALL available to buy right NOW in the
CAS-ual Fridays Stamp Shop => "here"
And
Here they ALL are...

SAVE even more with this discount code on all your CAS-ual Fridays purchases...anytime...every time!

AH-MAZING, Right??? Which one is your favorite???
Tell us below...we LOVE comments!!!

Check back daily everyday thru Sat on the
CAS-ual Fridays Blog => "here"
for daily inspiration from our wonderfully talented
Design Team showcasing these wonderful new products.
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Are you still with me??? Yay!!!

Onto Today's Project: Stencils & Noteworthy Fri Die
I started with our awesome Noteworthy border Fri Die and my Big Shot machine to cut down each side of a piece of plaid patterned paper and adhered to a green cardstock base.

Then I adhered this beautiful Starlequin Stencil onto a piece of white cardstock with purple tape. It's like masking tape, but not as tacky and more gentle on your project. And using a Picket Fence blending brush I inked up the stencil with Distress Oxide ink and blended around the edges. And spritz with water for some oxidation/contrast. Trimmed to fit and adhered to card panel.

Next I stamped this darling sentiment onto green cardstock in black ink, trimmed the edges into banner shapes with scissors, colored the cute little hearts red, and adhered to card. Added several sequins for some sparkle to complete this lovely card that's great for so many occasions.

Happy Shopping at CAS-ual Fridays Stamps => "here"

Thanks for stopping by & have a great week! ~Kim

For more inspiration check out the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Pinterest, including All the new release projects!

Challenges:
MIUCB #23 - Anything Goes + Inked Background
LTSCB #119 - Anything Goes
LTCCB #32 - March Anything Goes
HLS March Mixed Media Challenge
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper March 2019 challenge

Supplies: Shop Here => for CAS-ual Fridays Stamps and Fri Dies: for Starlequin Stencil, Noteworthy Fri Die, and Heartfelt Sayings Stamp Set; Papertrey green cardstock; X-Press It White Cardstock; My Favorite Things 6x6 petite plaid patterned paper; Big Shot Machine; Picket Fence Studios-Life Changing Blender Brushes; Ranger Distress Oxides: Pine Needles and Scattered Straw; Versafine Onyx Black ink; Red LePen; Sequins; Beacon 3 and 1 clear glue; Scor-tape 1/2"

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2019 Stamp & Scrapbook Expo Dates

1/12/2019

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The 2019 Stamp & Scrapbook Expo dates for the ultimate craft show in paper crafting and stamping, for the public, have been announced and are all listed below. If you are a card maker, scrapbooker, paper crafter, mixed media artist, jewelry maker, a stamper, or any kind of paper artist, then you don't want to miss this show. Each one is different and they are all amazing!

See below...when they are coming to a city near you. You can go for the day, or take a road trip, go for the whole weekend and book early and get hotel discounts, and join the fun! And if you don't see a city near you, don't fret, plan a trip or mention it on their website or social media and make recommendations. They are always looking for new venues to add every year.

I've attended several shows over the years and have received some super products, shopping deals, great classes, giveaways, amazing make and takes, and the whole experience is fantastic. Enjoy learning some great new techniques, meet wonderful instructors, get LOTS of inspiration, and take home TONS of fabulous products given to each class participant too!

I suggest signing up for your cities newsletter and get the scoop, notice of early registration, coupons, deals, vendor list, hotel discounts, and more. And stay in the know, because classes do sell out within the first hour of pre-registration. And hotels book up fast.

Also, the Expo offers paid volunteer positions to help at the shows in booths or in classes to assist instructors, so check your cities website or join your cities Facebook group for more info and stay up to date.

Meet and shop at your favorite craft manufacturer's, meet designers, see new products, learn new techniques, take amazing classes, join a crop, make new crafty friends, make LOTS of projects, and so much more! Grab your crafty friends and family, take a road trip, go for the day, or book a hotel and have a girls weekend, and get to a Scrapbook Expo.

I do not work for the Expo, but that would be amazing someday, these are just my personal opinions and experiences, because it is a fabulous show. You will not regret it. It's an amazing experience! ~Kim

Still not convinced? Don't take my word for it...see for yourself and click "here" to see my haul of the FREE products I got from ONLY attending 6 classes over two days last summer, on a road trip/girls weekend with my sister and our cousin. We had the best time! And that was just a portion of what we came home with in addition to the tons of free make and take projects and all the deals we purchased too. The Expo is amazing!!!

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Spooky Halloween Card Challenges

9/12/2018

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Hi everybody! Today I'm trying to get in the mood for Fall projects, even though it's 90* here in the South, but I found pumpkin spice creamer for my morning coffee (Yay!) and that's a good start!!! As I'm trying to get a jump on some Halloween projects and sharing this darling card with you all today that hides a spooky surprise too!

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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!
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2017 Stamp & Scrapbook Expo Dates

1/5/2017

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The 2017 Stamp & Scrapbook Expo dates for the ultimate paper crafting and stamping events are listed below. See when they are coming to a city near you, or book a hotel, and join the fun. With this many shows happening around the nation, the question is not what show to attend, but how many shows can you attend? And if you are a card maker, scrapbooker, paper crafter, mixed media artist, jewelry maker, or a stamper, you don't want to miss this show. Each one is different and they are amazing! And if you don't see a city near you, mention it on their website. They are always looking for new venues to add every year.
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Special Holiday Tags + Epiphany Tools

12/2/2016

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Happy December everybody! Only 24 days until Christmas. Can you believe it? Where did the year go? Yikes! So much to do...gotta get busy. And one of my holiday traditions is to make lots of special holiday tags to have ready for present wrapping in the coming weeks. And this year I used Epiphany Crafts Tools to make them super special, one of a kind, fast and easy, even the kids can help too! And NO stamping, but you could. Maybe a little to/from stamped on the back or on frosty's lower half.
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Halloween Boo Card + Epiphany Tools

10/24/2016

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Hi everybody! I'm back again with a Spooktacular Halloween Tri-Fold Flip card or "Z" card that is loaded with super fun, cute characters, patterns, and details. And NO stamping! Can you believe it? It's super easy with Epiphany Crafts and this wonderful paper collection where everything from the alphabet, characters, pattern papers and stickers all coordinate. It makes all your projects super easy when everything matches in fun Halloween colors. Click "read more" for more details...

And if you like what you see and want to see more, click the pink button below to follow my crafty adventures. You'll never miss a post, blog hop, tutorials, giveaways and more. Thanks for stopping by! ~Kim

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Halloween Kitty Card + Epiphany Tools

10/7/2016

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Happy Friday everybody! Today I'm sharing a spooky Halloween scene I created with pattern paper, layered ribbons, and these adorable kitty embellishments I created with Epiphany Crafts Tools.
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Happy News: Epiphany Crafts Design Team

5/27/2016

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Hi everybody! I'm up on the Blog today sharing some happy news with you all. Starting in June I have been selected to join the incredibly talented Epiphany Crafts Design Team. I am so honored and so excited to get crafting with these amazing products. Be sure to check out this manufacturer of innovative crafting tools, epoxy accessories, and charms that let you create your own unique, one of a kind, custom embellishments for cards, scrapbooks, jewelry, and so much more. The possibilities are endless.

Here is my first project using my kids back to school pictures as my inspiration and all this wonderful pattern paper. I made all my embellishments from the amazing Epiphany Craft Tools by using the round punch and clear epoxy bubble stickers over cute school paper. And used the ticket punch as little tags to document each grade level of my kids pictures to make it extra special. I hope I've inspired you to make your own unique embellishments. Stay tuned for some awesome projects! ~Kim

Supplies used: Epiphany Craft Tools: round 25 punch and epoxy bubbles, ticket punch; DCWV back to school paper; Bazzill dot red cardstock; BoBunny Double dot pattern paper (tags); Creative impressions ruler ribbon; EK Success notebook punch; Authentique number stickers.

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Real Craft Spaces & Organization

2/26/2016

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Hi everybody! I'm up on the CardMaker Blog again sharing my craft spaces with you. I'll be honest, I was a little panicked when I got this assignment, as it's very personal to invite you into my space. So, be kind and don't judge me. I am working on reducing the amount of stuff I have. Really! My sister made me join a local sale to sell some stuff and maybe some stuff could be future giveaway prizes too! Plus, I can see the floor and easily walk around my space, so I am NOT a hoarder. (lol)

At the beginning of every year we tell ourselves to get more organized. Take a peak into my real space, see where I create, and how I organize some of my supplies. I'll show you how I organize my stamps and punches and so much more. Read more about my craft room, see more pictures around my space, and get a complete supply list of where I buy my organizers. Click "here" to go to the CardMaker Blog. I hope I've inspired you to get organized. Thanks for stopping by today! ~Kim

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2016 Scrapbook Expo Dates

2/11/2016

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The 2016 Stamp & Scrapbook Expo dates for the ultimate paper crafting and stamping events are listed below. See when they are coming to a city near you, or book a hotel, and join the fun. With this many shows happening around the nation, the question is not what show to attend, but how many shows can you attend? And if you are a card maker, scrapbooker, paper crafter, mixed media artist, stamper, crafter, etc...you should go at least once. Each one is different and they are amazing!

The last few years I've only shopped and last year my sister and I finally took a class and participated in some amazing make and takes and the whole experience was fantastic.Great ideas, great instructors, and great products given to each participant too. Totally worth it.

See and shop at your favorite craft manufacturer's, meet the designers, see new products, learn new techniques, take classes, join a crop, make some samples, and so much more! Grab your crafty friends and family, take a road trip, or have a girls weekend, and get to the Scrapbook Expo. ~Kim

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