Happy 2022, Kraftie Friends!

A New Year, New Seasonal Catalog!

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Smitten Collection

Spread papercrafted love with scrapbook pages and cards made using the exclusive Smitten Paper Collection! This stunning collection features a new paper packet with coordinating sticker sheet, cardstock pack, stamp set, and Thin Cuts! Save 20% on the entire collection with the Smitten Product Bundle or the Smitten Workshop Kit, which also includes a few additional supplies for making a striking collection of scrapbook pages, cards, and treat holders!

You can also join us January 27 and 31 for virtual crafting events featuring the Smitten workshop artwork! Learn more on the Close To My Heart Facebook page!

Thank you for all your support!!!

Slimline Birthday Easel Card

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Here is a slimline Easel Card I made using retired CTMH stamps:

I took advantage of the patterned paper to create a Winter scene!

Challenges:

Card #1

1. Simon Says Mon: Party!

2. Simon Says Wed: It's Time to Party!

3. Cookie Challenge #163: December

4. AAA Birthday #32: An Easel Card

French Dies {Fri}: Wishing You Everything Birthday Slimline Card

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I have a slimline card to share today, inspired by some challenges...

I used Wishing You Everything Stamp + Thin Cuts, Sweet Safari papers and CTMH Feb Stamp of the Month - Doodled Borders.

Challenges:

1. Atlantic Hearts Sketch #408:

2. Heart2Heart: Add a Border

3. Dream Valley #241: Add Some Green

4. Simply Create Too #167: Use Hearts 

5. Cute Card #674: Slimline

6. AAA Birthday Game #22: A Large Sentiment

{Sun} Sweets: Slimline Cupcakes!!!

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

I used Freshly Made Sketches #467 sketch below and STAMPlorations Jan CAS Challenge (optional) Pink + Red + Orange color combo to create a couple of Slimline CAS cards...

Card #1

I used an old but unused stamp set on Card #1 (cupcake, hat and sentiment on right), and another sentiment from Cutie Pie Stamp set (retired SOTM).

Card #2

Sentiment on left is from an old but unused stamp set and the rest is from Cutie Pie Stamp set.

I used glitter ribbon on both and colored the images with alcohol-based markers.

Challenges

Card #1

1. Double D 5th Anniversary/Birthday Cupcakes Challenge

2. Simon Says Wed: Something New

3. Use Your Stuff #413: All About the New

4. Happy Little Stamper Jan CAS: Short and/or Tall

Card #2

1. Freshly Made Sketches #467: A Sketch by Jen M

2. Time Out #178: Theme Life in the City (I love to eat cupcakes in the city!)

3. Addicted to Stamps and More #396: Make Your Mark

4. STAMPlorations Jan CAS: Anything CAS Goes + Optional color twist

 

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

B&W Slimline Christmas Card

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Now, I'm officially addicted to slimline cards...here's one more:

I used one of the Happiest Place Collection foiled patterned paper and a retired CTMH stamp set.

Challenges:

1. Christmas 24 #15: Black & Silver

2. WordArtWed #450-#451: AGoes

August Kraftie Kit - Floral Celebration Slimline Card Kit

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

I have a new Card Kraftie Kit available!

Pre-Cut/Stamped Kraftie Kits for local pick up or shipped to you includes 6 slimline cards + envelopes!

Check the purchase options below:

1. Pre-Cut LOCAL pickup - $25

(allow 2 weeks for delivery - deadline to order is August 31, 2020 - if you'd like it by mid-September):

• Pre-Cut/Stamped and bagged for easy assembly + Instructions
• Entered into drawings for HOSTESS REWARDS
• Become a member of my FB VIP Group

2. Pre-Cut Mailed Kit - $33 (shipping included)
(allow 2 weeks for delivery - deadline to order is August 31, 2020 - if you'd like it by mid-September):

• Pre-Cut/Stamped and bagged for easy assembly + Instructions
• Priority Shipping
• Entered into drawing for HOSTESS REWARDS
• Become a member of my FB VIP Group

3. Adhesive Add-On - $13 (optional...you can use your own)

• adhesive and
• foam dots

If you order after August 31, 2020...please, allow 2 weeks for delivery if you order Pre-Cut Kraftie Kits. Summer Vibes Picture My Life Cards is from CTMH July-August 2020 catalog, so it's "While Supplies Last".

Order Pre-Cut + Add-On Options HERE!

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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 - I'll send you instructions to make the (top 4) cards!

Minimum order of $100 - I'll mail you a pre-cut Kraftie Kit for FREE (all 6 cards)!!!

(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)

August Stamp of the Month - Floral Celebration is $5 with a purchase of $50!!!

Online Order (you don't have to wait until mid-September to receive it):

• Order Summer Vibes Picture My Life Cards + August Stamp of the Month - Floral Celebration on my website (complete list of products needed below)
• Entered into drawing for HOSTESS REWARDS
• Become a member of my FB VIP Group

• Supplies List (top 4 cards):

Summer Vibes Picture My Life Cards

August Stamp of the Month - Floral Celebration (order at least $50 and you can purchase it for $5!!!)
3D Foam Tape and Adhesive (or grab from your stash)

Cardstock: White

Ink Pads in different colors of your choice (suggested: Black, Raspberry, Peacock, Lagoon, Paprika, Evergreen)

Acrylic Blocks for the stamps

Envelopes (from Amazon)

If you'd like to make all 6 cards, here are the additional supplies:

Cardstock: Kraft, Black

Cricut Artbooking Digital File (zig-zag borders)

Stickles (color of your choice)

Card #1

Card #2

Card #3

Card #4

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Extras

Card #5

Card #6

Let me know if you have any questions!

Challenges - Card #1:

1. Color Dare #405: Summer Vibes Color Palette

2. Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper August 2020

3. A Bit More Time to Craft #120: AGoes

Technique {Tue}: 2 Cards + Background Techniques Video

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I re-edited some old videos and made a compilation video of background techniques for paper crafting to post on YouTube (see below).

I also used variations on a couple of the techniques shown to create cards for some challenges...

First, I did random stamping on a panel. Then, I trimmed into little squares to make this slimline card for a sketch challenge:

Floral Celebration Stamp Set

For Card #2, I used a stamp set I bought years ago, but never used it...until now! I watercolored a panel using ink from my ink pad lid + water. Then I stamped an image, cut it out and adhered on a stamped panel with foam dots. Then, I added sequins from my stash:

retired CTMH stamp set

Here's the Video:

Challenges:

Card #1

1. Stick it Down August 2020

2. Simon Says Wed: AGoes

3. Simon Says Mon: Happy Birthday

4. Through the Craft Room Door: AGoes

Card #2

1. Cupcake Inspiration #499: Nautical

2. CAS Mix Up August Watercolor Challenge

3. Scrap Our Stash #426: KISS (Keep It Simple Sister)

4. WordArtWed #450-#451: AGoes

{Sun} Sweets: CTMH August Stamp of the Month - Floral Celebration Cards

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

I have a few cards for a few challenges today...

I tried to resist but I was too weak...I decided to make some slimline cards, especially after finding the CAS Colours & Sketches #381 Sketch Challenge and being inspired by DT Julie's card.

Card #1 is 3.5" x 8.5" and the color theme is from Shopping Our Stash #425 Challenge.

I had these zig-zag die cuts in my scrap box, so decided to finally use them! The die cuts are left overs from an overlay (CTMH Cricut Artbooking Collection).

Card #2 is also a slimline card and I created it for a color challenge - Color Throwdown #604:

Card #3 is regular size and for another sketch challenge - Sunday Stamps #236 - and I combined with The Library Challenge #64 theme...I was inspired by the cover and created my mini domed "terrarium":

Detail of the foil strip:

I used only one stamp set - Floral Celebration from CTMH.

Challenges:

Card #1 

1. Shopping Our Stash #425: Black & White

2. CAS Colours & Sketches #381: Sketch

Card #2

1. Color Throwdown #604

Card #3

1. The Library Challenge #64: Mini Garden Grower

2. Sunday Stamps #236: Getting Sketchy

3. Creative Craft Cottage #131: Add a Flower/Flowers