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Friends of Unity Jan 2023 Birthday Blog Hop + Giveaways

1/7/2023

Happy New Year!!!
Welcome to our January 2023
~ Friends of Unity Blog Hop ~
where several amazing designer friends & myself
share our love (and obsessions) of Unity Stamp Company
to inspire you with amazing projects every month!
Winter is here ya'll... so grab a cuppa your favorite brew,
cozy up to follow along and hop with us.

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

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

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

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Our theme for January is... Birthdays!
With the start of a new year we all could probably use some birthday cards to have on hand, right!?! Sit back and enjoy the fun & get inspired to make your own yearly stash.

First I am proud to say I fulfilled last years "New Years Resolution." Yay!!!
As many of you probably shopped Unitys awesome sales or got some goodies for Christmas.
I too got some more new stamps! Yay! Of course, right?
I can't help it (lol). I love them!

Do you make New Years Resolutions?

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

I love making birthday cards and I make a lot of them.
So I decided to share a feminine and a masculine cards combining a few of my favorite things like heat embossing, markers, and ink. Here's what I came up with...

Card #1: New Beginnings
I made this gorgeous card for my boss and I'm glad she liked it. And now I can finally share it with you all.
These amazing images are all from one set and it's fun to arrange it anyway you want. It's a beauty for so many occasions. I chose to keep it simple with minimal layers and stamp these images on one piece of white cardstock with Versafine Clair Nocturne black ink and heat embossed in clear.

TIP: you could stamp with Versamark clear ink and heat emboss with black embossing powder too. Whichever you have on hand.

I colored with just a few colors and ink sponged around the image and heat set. I love the texture and effect you get with a sponge versus a blending brush. Then I matted the image with black cardstock and adhered to a white card base. It's hard to see, but I brushed on some clear wink of stella for some sparkle too!

Supplies used for Card #1:
Unity: Magical Lilac stamp set
MISTI stamping tool
Versafine Clair-Nocturne black pigment ink
Ranger Ink clear embossing powder, Marvy Uchida heat embossing tool
Ranger Ink Distress Oxide Ink-Fossilized Amber
Craft Sponge
Copic alcohol markers and Spectrum alcohol markers
Wink of Stella-Clear sparkle
Ranger Ink Tim Holtz Watercolor White Cardstock (for texture)
American Crafts black cardstock
Double sided tear tape (scor-tape) at Scrapbookpal.

Card #2: Seasonal Birthday
I have lots of fall birthdays in my family, which is why I used fall colors on this next card. But this fun set is great for anytime of year!
And before you say it, yes, I know I've used this balloon background stamp and sentiment before, BUT I couldn't make a birthday card and NOT use these amazing balloons. It's a must! And is fantastic in all the colors. BUT I have NOT used this tree stamp before, which is the focus of this card.
Another simple card you can easily duplicate. I tapped on two distress oxide ink colors in red and orange randomly to the balloons, using my MISTI stamping tool I stamped on white cardstock, and adhered to an orange card base.
Then I stamped the trees and sentiment with Versafine Clair Pinecone brown ink on a scrap piece of orange cardstock and heat set, because it's a thick ink and needed to be dry. And adhered to card panel.
Using a Wink of Stella clear sparkle brush I inked the center tree and it turned it a darker orange with some sparkle. And added a few more dots of bling with Stickles diamond glitter glue, because masculine cards can have a little sparkle too!

Supplies used for Card #2:
Unity: Itsy Bitsy Giggles (trees)
Unity: Gotta Love Sentiments
Unity: Balloon Party Background
Unity Luxury Card Stock: Orange Fizz
MISTI stamping tool
Versafine Clair-Pinecone brown pigment ink
Ranger Ink Distress Oxide Inks: Candied Apple and Carved Pumpkin
Marvy Uchida heat embossing tool
Wink of Stella-Clear sparkle
Ranger Ink Stickles glitter glue: Diamond
American Crafts White Cardstock
Double sided tear tape (scor-tape) at Scrapbookpal.

 Here is another peek at both cards...

I hope we've inspired you to mix & match
your stamps & create some wonderful Birthday cards to have on hand all year long.
The possibilities are endless!
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Supplies I used are available below, with some affiliate links that give me a little commission. Thank you for shopping!

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Please leave your email, so we can contact the winner via email or private messaging, and announced on our next Blog Hop February 4, 2023.
Good Luck!!!

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

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

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

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

Thank you for stopping by!
I hope you have a happy & crafty New Year!
xoxo ~ Kim

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Follow our social media channels for more inspiration:

Craft Challenges:
Card #1
Simon Says Wed Challenge: Something New (new stamps & new sponge)
Lil Red Wagon Challenge: NEW BEGINNINGS 2023
Allsorts Challenge Week 710 Something New (new stamps & new sponge)
LTSCB #159 Anything Goes

Card #2
LTCCB #72 Anything Goes
KRAFTY CHICKS CHALLENGE #645 WEEK 1 (STAMP ACT)
AAA Birthday Game #45 - Anything Birthday Goes

28 Comments

Crystal O. Minkler

1/7/2023 11:22:59

Lovely cards, Kim! I love the yellow border with the purple flowers... so eye-catching and beautiful! I can imagine your boss loved it! I also love the simplicity of your second card! Great design and so easy to change up with different colors for each recipient! Thanks for sharing your talent, my friend!

Sandra van Blaricum

1/7/2023 11:28:57

I love your cards, the orange one with the balloon background is so pretty , great idea to stamp in color.

Rachel A Duong

1/7/2023 15:16:15

I love the buttterfly and flower card. It is so pretty and the yellow border is so happy and cheerful. I love the detail of the blossom, it look so realistic. The balloon and tree card is great for a fall birthday or any time of the year. I am definitely going to add these to my wish list. They are awesome images!

Jenni Shamblin

1/7/2023 15:32:24

These are both lovely! I seem to make a few birthday cards and then they don't get mailed on time! That should be my goal this year! MAIL MORE CARDS!!

Glennis F

1/7/2023 17:34:12

Now that Christmas is over, I am making birthday cards

Carla Hundley

1/7/2023 17:47:43

Fun cards and I
do make Birthday
cards! Lovely first
card.
Carla from Arizona

Tami Rose

1/7/2023 17:56:52

Both are really cute cards! Love the sponging on the flower card!

Pam Duncan Vansant

1/7/2023 18:26:34

Beautiful cards. I love your tip on stamping two oxides at one time, on your balloons! Going to have to try that one out! Thank you.

Denise Bryant

1/8/2023 01:17:26

Beautiful cards! I love the floral image and butterfly, and the balloons are so fun!
Still working on Christmas cards! I like to make a few each month!

Meghan Kennihan

1/8/2023 10:03:07

Lovely Birthday cards! I Love the tree one!

Colleen Balija

1/8/2023 14:05:18

I love both your cards Kim! I really like your take on the balloon stamp, that's a great idea to just stamp the outline! I need to pull mine out and use it now!

Gaylynn M link

1/8/2023 14:40:09

Such great birthday cards. I like the garden theme for both. Wishing you a lovely 2023. All the best wishes.

BECCA YAHRLING

1/8/2023 16:44:01

Hi Kim! Cute cards!! Love the pretty flowers with the butterfly. The embossing shine is always a fave for me. And the balloon BG is so fun with the adorable leaves (I think I have a couple of those from grab bags lol). Wishing you a fabulous & blessed 2023!!

Cat Valdez

1/8/2023 19:39:54

Great cards! Love the balloon one. Very colorful & perfect for a birthday! The other is a nice floral, perfect for that favorite female!

Carol Wortman

1/8/2023 22:52:50

I do make birthday cards, last year not so much...life happened... but thay are my favorite and love to personalize each one. Right now I'm making fleece blankets and cat pillow toys for our local shelter.

Dena Hughes link

1/9/2023 01:14:06

Beautiful lilacs and bright happy colors a perfect fit with your sentiment. Thank you so much for sharing at Allsorts.

Bets Greene

1/9/2023 05:28:37

First, purple & butterflies, you cannot go wrong! Its a stunning card! And your balloon card, or trees card, is simply wonderful. The trees are so cute! Thanks for inspiring me💜💜💜

mervi link

1/9/2023 11:09:43

Fabulous card!
Thank you for sharing at Allsorts;-))m

Kathy Hering

1/9/2023 14:14:14

Lovely cards!

Chrissy link

1/9/2023 14:51:38

Beautiful card, love the butterfly..

Thank you so much for joining in with our challenge at Little Red Wagon, hope you will play again..
Luv CHRISSYxx

Laurie Black

1/10/2023 22:55:11

Fabulous cards! I make lots of birthday cards early in the year, when most of my family celebrates their special day. Right now I am working on purging my stash of craft supplies.

Becca Morris Sadler link

1/11/2023 22:52:18

Kim: Hey! 2 great birthday cards using stamps from different sets! It probably makes you feel like they are all new and unused! Thanks for linking to Krafty Chicks (card 2) Stamp Act theme week! --Becca/Guest Chick for January

Lucy E.

1/14/2023 09:38:29

Great cards! The floral one is my favorite-so lovely! I usually make birthday cards because I give/send them to family and friends.

Meg Crawford

1/15/2023 11:49:30

I appreciate you showing pictures of your cards as you are making them. It's neat to see how they come together. I have gotten so many great ideas for birthday cards with this month's hop which is helpful since I send 100+ birthday cards each year.

Dawn Fields

1/21/2023 18:49:11

These are two beauties!

Karen Letchworth

1/22/2023 01:18:30

Your cards are lovely, Kim. I need to set a reminder for myself so that I remember to hop along with you and visit every month. Thanks again for the FUN. I always enjoy the products and inspiration at Unity Stamps.
Blessings,
Karen L

Helen

1/22/2023 19:34:34

Two beautiful cards especially the first floral one.

Thanks for joining us at the AAA Birthday Challenge.

Helen x
DT

Valérie link

1/23/2023 09:38:27

I love both cards, very different. I love the orange one with an autumn feeling. Thank you for sharing your beautiful creation at AAA Birthday! I hope to see you in our next challenges! Take care and keep crafting! Valérie DT

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