Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Sneak Peek time!!! I have a few CAS (Clean and Simple) cards to share...using some new stamps that are coming in May!!!

I'm using the same basic design and/or technique to make 2 cards...the second card with a bit of pop (an element with Foam Tape):

Design #1 - Stamping along one edge

Card #1 - One Layer Card

Card #2

Using a new stamp set (You Are Enough...coming in May) and old ColorBox Smooch Gold. You could also use a Gold Metallic Marker to achieve similar look.

Design #2 - Heat Embossing on Watercolor Background

Card #3

Background was done using Distress Oxide ink pad. Flowers were heat embossed with Glitter embossing powder.

Card #4

Detail of the popped flowers + glitter embossing powder I used:

Stamp set is the May Stamp of the Month - Flowers for You.

Challenges:

Card #1

1. Less is More #441: One Layer Card - Diamonds

2. Creatalicious #109: AGoes + optional Slimline Card + DT Call

Card #2

1. Sunday Stamps #255: Spring Blooms

2. Through the Craft Room Door April: AGoes

3. Heart2Heart: Old and New

4. Love to Craft #57: AGoes

Card #3

1. Addicted to CAS #195: Flower

2. Beyond the Blue #11: Embossing & Ombre

3. We Love to Create #4: Anything Mixed Media Goes

4. Double Trouble #82: Flowers (Thing 1)

5. Creations in Pink #33: AGoes in Mainly Pink + DT Call

Card #4

1. Seize the Birthday #212: Spring Flowers

2. Simon Says Mon: Bright, Cheerful Colors

3. QKR Stampede #418: AGoes

4. 613 Avenue Create April #4: AGoes w/ Optional Twist "In the Garden" (Create a Card for Spring)

5. The House that Stamps Built A1421: Signs of Spring

{Sun} Sweets: Birthday Cards for Girls and Boys

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I have a couple Birthday cards to share today...perfect for kids!!!

Card #1

Supplies: Little Buddies stamp set, Multi Circle Windows Thin Cuts, Ballerina Cardstock, ink pads, foam tape, alcohol-based markers and sequins from my stash.

Card #2 Looks boring...but wait until you open the tabs!

Supplies: Tabbed Doors Card Front Thin Cuts, You're My Jam stamp set, ink pads, pp from my stash and alcohol-based markers

Challenges:

1. Freshly Made Sketches #481: A Sketch by Cecile

2. Double D: AGoes with a Rainbow/Unicorn/Mermaid

3. Gem of a Challenge #8 - Craft & Cardmaking AGoes

4. The Dream Factory #91: The Broken Circle

5. QKR Stampede #418: AGoes

6. WordArtWed #487-#488: AGoes

Card #2

1. DieCutDivas: Window or Aperture Card

2. Watercooler Wed Challenge #313: Tristan's Challenge - All Things Masculine

3. The Male Room #149: Masculine

4. Papercraft #69: Fruits, Food and Vegetables

5. Addicted to Stamps and More #403: Birthdays

6. Happy Little Stampers April: AGoes with Dies

April Stamp of The Month - Scandinavian Folk Art Greetings CAS Cards

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

A few CAS cards to share today...using April SOTM Scandinavian Folk Art Greetings ($18.95, $5 with a $50 purchase or FREE as a CTMH VIP Customer):

Card #1

Card #3

I used alcohol-based markers on Card #1. Additional supplies for Card #3...sneak peek of CTMH May Stamp of the Month + metallic paint.

Challenges:

Card #1

1. Color Throwdown #638

2. Simon Says Wed: Clean And Simple

3. CASology #388: Hello

Card #2

1. Just Us Girls #580 - Color Week

2. CAS on Friday #203: Home

3. The House that Stamps Built Theme Challenge A1421: Signs of Spring

Stick It Down April Guest Designer

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

I'm a Guest DT at Stick It Down Challenge Blog today! Check out the post there - click HERE!

Here's the Sketch I was given:

And here's my take:

I used CTMH Daisy Meadows - Scrapbooking Stamp Set, Serenity and Happiness Lives Here Papers. I fussy cut the flowers, but they have coordinating Thin Cuts available. I colored them with alcohol-based markers and some were popped-up with foam tape.

April Kraftie Kit - Cherry Blossoms Cardmaking Kit

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I have a new Cardmaking Kraftie Kit this Month!!!

This Pre-Cut/Stamped Kraftie Kit (for local pick up or shipped to you) includes: 

Standard Kit: Cards & Envelopes, pre-cut and/or stamped papers and images + Embellishments (Sequins) to make 6 Cards. 

All you'll need is adhesive (+ optional foam tape) of your choice.

Check the purchase options below:

1. Pre-Cut LOCAL pickup - Standard Kit $18 (please allow 2 weeks for shipping)

Pre-Cut/Stamped and bagged for easy assembly + Instructions

• Entered into drawings for FREE GIFTS!
• Become a member of my FB VIP Group

2. Pre-Cut Mailed Kit - Standard Kit $22 (please allow 2 weeks shipping - price included)

Pre-Cut/Stamped and bagged for easy assembly + Instructions

• Entered into drawing for FREE GIFTS! 
• Become a member of my FB VIP Group

Order all Pre-Cut Kraftie Kits HERE!

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Don't want a pre-cut Kraftie Kit, but make your own? 

You can purchase some of the supplies online and I'll send you instructions to make similar cards!

Order from my CTMH Shop!

Minimum order of $50 - I'll send you instructions to make similar cards!

I'll mail you a pre-cut Kraftie Kit for FREE with:

Minimum order of $150

(Prices before tax + shipping)

If you qualify and would like the instructions or FREE Kraftie Kit, please e-mail me at:

theleafstudio@gmail.com with requests

Online Order:

• Supplies' List:

Happiness Lives Here Paper Packet (or Paper Packet + Sticker Sheet, Bulk, Cardmaking Workshop Kit, Scrapbooking Workshop Kit)

Cherry Blossoms Stamp Set

Blue Belle Loose Sequins

Journaling Pen

Adhesive (or grab from your stash)

Foam Tape or Foam Dots

Cardstock: White 

Ink Pad (suggested: Smoothie, Avocado and Black)

Acrylic Blocks for the stamps

Envelopes

Additional supplies (optional):

Alcohol Based Markers (colors of your choice)

Cherry Blossoms Cards

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I've made a couple cards using CTMH Cherry Blossoms Stamp Set (on sale until end of April):

Card #1

Happiness Lives Here papers, White cardstock, Blue Belle Sequins, alcohol-based markers, journaling pen, Foam Tape.

Card #2

Multi-Square Windows Thin Cuts, Ballerina Cardstock, Blue Belle Sequins, alcohol-based markers, retired sentiment stamp, Foam Tape.

Challenges:

Card #1

1. Challenge Up Your Life #134: Moodboard

2. Addicted to CAS #195: Flower

3. Crafty Calendar April: Spring or Easter

Card #2

1. The Flower Challenge #55: Pretty Pastels

2. Inkspirational #236: Grow

3. DieCutDivas: Window or Aperture Card

4. {Pin}spirational #276: April

CTMH Promotion: Lest We Forget

 Hello, Kraftie Friends! 

Designed especially for Anzac Day—a day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand— these two stamp sets feature beautiful floral elements that lend themselves to many occasions. You can save 20% on the cost of these sets when you purchase the bundle containing both (below).

Buy the Bundle or the stamps separately HERE!

Seasonal Tree CAS Thank You Card

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

A quick card to share today, using some CTMH retired stamps:

This was made using a layering stamp set + sentiment + sequins. To add more interest, I stamped and fussy cut the tree, then adhered on with foam tape.

Challenges:

1. Festive Friday #FF0081 - Earth Day (Green/Blue/Trees/Wood/CAS)

2. WordArtWed #485-#486: AGoes

3. STAMplorations April CAS: Anything CAS Goes

 

Workshop {Wed}: Eat Play Love Scrapbooking and Cardmaking Workshop Kits

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Here's Eat Play Love Scrapbooking Workshop Kit (with Page Protectors) from CTMH :

You get all supplies to create three 2-Page Layouts:

You can see the FREE Cutting Guide HERE (under description)! 

Here's one layout I made, but I changed it so I could fit more photos:

Here is another project using the kit...click HERE to see a Scrapbook Page.

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There's also a Eat Play Love Cardmaking Workshop Kit available!

(check out the FREE Cutting Guide)

View All available products in this Collection HERE!