Birthdays ~ Friends Of Unity January 2023 Blog Hop

 Happy New Year!  The January 2023 Friends Of Unity blog hop inspiration is Birthday themed.  I hope that you will join in on the fun and inspiration.  Simply comment on each blog in the hop.  See the end of this post for your next stop.

For this month, I am sharing a pink inspired floral birthday card.

Sentiment:
Best wishes on your special day.
Happy birthday.

Be sure to hop along on the blogs and on socials throughout the month for even more handmade birthday card inspiration and ideas.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for making this.  To begin, prepare an A2 sized card base using colored cardstock.  Then, trim or die-cut a stamp panel and a frame a bit larger than the stamped panel.  Also, either stamp the sentiments separately or stamp them onto the card front directly.  Next, using a stamp positioning tool like the Misti, stamp the flowers and the birthday sentiment to one side of the card front panel, using alcohol friendly ink like a hybrid ink pad.  Then, heat set and color in your stamping.  I used Copic markers, but use what you have on hand.  Next, add little embellishments like doily pieces or leftover scraps.  Finally, layer it all using glue or flat double-sided tape onto the card base.  Optional, add a few dots of Nuvo drops or gems, to finish.

Here is a closer look at this pink floral birthday card.

Giveaway from me for the January 2023 hop:
** Update:  My January 2023 giveaway winner is Sandra van B ** Congrats!

I am giving away one seat in my card making online course, Bundle 1:  Quick & Easy Card Techniques, to one winner, open worldwide.  This course includes 10 online card classes including 10 video tutorials and 10 pdf downloadable reference guides for easy filing.  My card making classes are designed for self-paced guided learning, at your leisure, all in one place.

1.  Simply comment on this blog post, including a way to contact or message you for winnings.

For extra entries:
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Neither Facebook, Instagram nor YouTube are affiliated with this giveaway. My giveaway ends 1.31.23 at 11:30pm EST & announced shortly afterward, here on this post.

Here is a quick video outlining the process of making this card.

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Supplies:

Unity Stamp Co.
So Kind, So Caring, So You {July 2022 Sentiment Kit}

Also, Copic markers RV34, R85, RV11, E04, BG32, BG11; colored card stock black licorice and cotton candy; doily, background frame dies elegant, black hybrid ink pad, Nuvo crystal drops morning dew, paper trimmer Fiskars, glue, magnetic die storage sheets, plastic stamp & die storage pockets, new Misti stamping tool, flat double-sided tape ATG, desk mat, tweezers, die-cutting machine, scoring board, bone folder, craft scissors, A2 envelopes, Neenah 110 lb cover solar white card stock, Neenah 80 lb solar white cardstock, pixie tape.

Your next stop in the hop is April’s blog. The full blog hop lineup is on Crystal's blog.

Thank you for visiting.  Your comments make my day.

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Gaylynn