Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

I made these cards using an older CTMH Craft With Heart Cardmaking Kit...

Card #1

I didn't follow the suggested design for this card and created my own...I changed the orientation & the stamped sentiment and added the sequins.

Challenges:

1. WordArtWed #521-#522: AGoes

2. A Perfect Time to Craft #12-2021: AGoes

3. ABC Christmas: Y and Z (Z is for Zig-Zag)

4. Mix It Up #56: AGoes + optional twist of Black & White + 1 color

Card #2

I followed the suggested design on this card, but I added the sequins for an extra touch.

Card #3

Same design, but you could add more sequins or Glitter or Liquid Pearl dots, Shimmer Brush the die cuts, etc...

Here's a Process Video:

Here's the Current Kit...available until Dec 31 2021. 

You get cards/envelopes + die cuts + acrylic block + mini ink pad...all you need is adhesive of your choice!

{Sun} Sweets: Cards with Gold Accents

 Hello, Kraftie Friends! 

Happy Sunday!

Sharing some more cards using up papers and die cuts from my stash + washi tapes + metallic Gold ink...

Card #1

Winter Penguins (heart) and Craft With Heart (Jan-Apr Card Kit) stamp sets

Gold ink detail:

Card #2

Happiness Never Grows Old stamp set

Card #3 Christmas

Comfort & Joy - Scrapbooking Stamps + Thin Cuts

Card #4

Perfect Match stamp set (heart) and die cuts from one of CTMH Cricut cartridges (but I can't remember which one...)

Challenges:

Card #1

1. Cupcake Inspirations #511

Card #2

1. Festive Friday Challenge FF0076: Chinese New Year

2. Gem of a Challenge #3: Card Making AGoes

Card #3

1. Freshly Made Sketches #470

2. Christmas Craft Creations Jan: Ribbon or Twine

3. Christmas Crafts All Year 'Round: Something that starts with A and/or B (berries)

Card #4

1. Paper Craft Crew #411: Vertical Sketch Challenge 

2. Creations in Pink #30: AGoes in Mainly Pink

3. International Art & Soul #101: Hearts

More Winter Penguins Cards

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I made a card using a penguin from a new Winter Penguins stamp set last week (click HERE to see the card)...couldn't stop at one...they are sooo cute! Even my kids loved them...I'll be sharing some of their cards later...my oldest one even created a comic "book" with them...lol!

Card #1

Card #2

Card #3

Card #4 Slimline Card (colored by my 8 year-old son):

Snowflakes were stamped with generational stamping. Images were colored with alcohol-based markers, fussy cut and most were adhered with foam tape. 

Sentiments are from Every Thank You (CTMH Jan Stamp of The Month) and Wishing You Everything. 

Challenges:

Card #1

1. Addicted to CAS #198: Snow

2. CAS on Friday #197: Animal(s)

3. Heart2Heart: Theme - Out with the Old, In with the New

4. Unicorn Challenge #61: Clean and Simple (CAS)

Card #2

1. Addicted to Stamps and More #397: Christmas

2. C.R.A.F.T #584: Christmas

3. The Male Room #146: Animals

Card #3

1. Let's Squash It #4: Use an Embossing Folder and an Animal

2. Inkspirational #231: Photo Inspiration

3. PaperCraft Challenge #66: Heat or Dry Embossing

Card #4

1. Heart2Heart Product Challenge: Slimline Cards

2. Crafty Creation #417: AGoes

3. Simon Says Wed: AGoes

4. Craft Rocket #77: For the Boys/Men

{Sat} Sketches: Winter + Valentine's Day Cards

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

I made some cards for sketch challenges...trying to use up some scrap papers from my box and die cuts...

Card #1

I used different die cuts on Card #1...Border punch, machine die cuts and CTMH Comfort & Joy - Scrapbooking Stamp Set + Thin Cuts Poinsettias. Metallic accents are ColorBox Smooch.

Card #2

I'm using retired CTMH stamps here to create a scene. Bunny is from a different stamp company. Colored with Alcohol-based markers and ColorBox Smooch. Sentiment from CTMH Twinkle Stamp Set.

Card #3

Starting to get into Valentine's mode...using scrap papers and different die cuts (pink heart from CTMH Cricut Artbooking). Stamps are retired CTMH.

Challenges:

Card #1

1. 52CCT: Jan Sketch Challenge

2. Cut it Up #216: Winter

3. A Bit More Time to Craft #131: AGoes

4. Christmas Crafts All Year 'Round Jan: Something that Start with A and/or B (border)

5. The Holly and Ivy Christmas #85: Anything Christmas Goes

6. Christmas24 #25: AGoes

Card #2

1. SketchNScrap Card Sketch #185

2. StampingPals #11 Color Challenge

3. Simon Says Wed: Something New

4. Crafty Gals Corner #214: 'Tis the Season

Card #3

1. Atlantic Hearts Sketch #402

2. Through the Craft Room Door Jan AGoes

3. WordArtWed #473-#474: AGoes

4. QKR Stampede #411: AGoes

Merry Christmas!!! + Happy Holidays!!! + Boxing Week Sale coming soon!

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

Here's one slimline card I made a couple of days ago...using CTMH Comfort & Joy - Scrapbooking Stamp Set + Thin Cuts, Blue Belle Sequins, some washi tape from my stash and glitter pen:

Merry Christmas to all!!!

Happy Holidays!!!

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Don't forget to check out CTMH Boxing Week Sale, starting on Dec 26 until Dec 31 (offers update at 12am MST everyday)!!!

Challenges:

1. Freshly Made Sketches #466: A Sketch by Jennifer T.

2. ABC Christmas Challenge: Y & Z are for? (Y is for "Your Favorite Things" - Christmas and Poinsettias)

CTMH Black Friday SALE + Serenity Picture My Life Card

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

The CTMH Black Friday SALE just started...but the website might crash...just sayin' lol!

Shop early before they are gone: https://lilian.closetomyheart.com/

And here's a card using Serenity Picture My Life Cards for a few challenges:

I added some snowflake die cuts, Blue Belle Sequins and foam tape for dimension.

Challenges:

1. Double D Winter Blues

2. Word Art Wed #466-#467: AGoes

3. Simon Says Wed: AGoes

4. Cut It Up #214: Christmas with Die Cuts

 

November Kraftie Kit - Comfot & Joy + SOTM You Warm My Heart Gate Fold Card Kit

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

The November Kraftie Kit is here! Pre-cut/Stamped Kits includes all supplies you'll need make 6 cards (2 of each design), including a Slimline Gate Fold Card!!! 

You can purchase supplies on my online CTMH Shop and I'll send you the instructions! Or do you want the Kit for FREE? More info below!

Challenges:

1. WordArtWed #464-#465: AGoes

2. Gem of a Challenge Week 23: AGoes Craft & Cardmaking

3. CHNC #515: AGoes Christmas (optional: add buttons)

4. A Bit More Time To Craft #127: AGoes

5. Christmas Crafts All Year Round Nov: Family and Friends

6. ABC Christmas: W and X are for...

7. SOS#432: Hot Drinks for Cold Nights

Nov 2020 Kraftie Kit - You Warm My Heart Gate Fold Cards

 

November Pre-Cut/Stamped Kraftie Kit for local pick up or shipped to you includes: Cards & Envelopes, pre-cut and/or stamped papers and images to make 6 Seasonal Gate Fold Cards. All you'll need is adhesive of your choice.

Check the purchase options below:

1. Pre-Cut LOCAL pickup - (please allow 2 weeks for delivery): $19

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 - (shipping included, please allow 2 weeks for delivery): $26

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

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

Order Pre-Cut Kraftie Kits HERE!

Here's a Video:

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

You can purchase the supplies online and I'll send you instructions!

Order from my CTMH Shop!

Minimum order of $50 (+ $5 Stamp of the Month) - I'll send you instructions to make the cards!

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

Minimum order of $100 as a CTMH VIP Customer

(Prices before tax + shipping)

November Stamp of the Month - You Warm My Heart is only $5 with a purchase of $50!!! Or FREE if you are a CTMH VIP Customer (with a qualifying purchase of $50+)!!!

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

theleafstudio@gmail.com with requests

Online Order:

• Order Comfort & Joy Papers + You Warm My Heart Stamp of the Month - on my website (complete list of products needed below)
• Entered into drawing for FREE GIFTS!
• Become a member of my FB VIP Group

• Supplies' List:

Comfort & Joy Paper Collection

November Stamp of the Month - You Warm My Heart (order at least $50 and you can purchase it for $5 or get it for FREE if you join as a CTMH VIP Customer - with a qualifying purchase of $50+!!!)
Adhesive (or grab from your stash)

Foam Tape or Foam Dots

Cardstock: White and Kraft

Ink Pad (suggested: Black, Red and )

Black Journaling Pen

Acrylic Blocks for the stamps

Envelopes

Additional supplies (optional):

Shimmer Brushes (Green and Clear)

or

Alcohol Based Markers (colors of your choice)

Blue Belle Loose Sequins

{Thu} Tutorial: Multi-Color Stamping CTMH Mini Stamps CAS Cards + Process Video

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

I'm using some CTMH Mini Stamps to create multi-color stamped images, using different ink colors. I find using mini stamp pads easier, but you could also use regular-sized ink pads or markers to achieve the same effect.

Card #1

This is a CAS (Clean-and-Simple) card...inspired by the pumpkins from The Card Concept #143: {Give Thanks} Challenge. I used Scandinavian Pumpkin, Blue Belle Sequins, sentiment stamp (Craft With Heart Sep-Dec 2020 Cardmaking Kit) and punched border from my stash.

Card #2

Stamp: Flourished Joy and Blue Belle Sequins

Here's a Process Video:

And an extra, not so colorful card for some challenges...

Card #3

Comfort & Joy papers, Flourished Joy and Blue Belle Sequins

Challenges:

Card #1

1. The Card Concept #143: {Give Thanks}

2. CASology Week 377: Sunset

3. Sunday Stamps #243: Fall Leaves

Card #2

1. CAS on Friday #192: Christmas

2. AAA CAS #177: Maxi White Space + optional twist Stars

Card #3

1. CHNC #514: AGoes Christmas Optional: something beginning with the letter H

2. My Time To Craft #444: Clean-and-Simple Christmas

3. Dragonfly Dreams: Christmas/Winter