The Leaf Studio

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

A card using scrap papers, a die cut and a pumpkin embellishment I made...

I inked the pumpkin stamp in different colors, added some stamped leaves in red and flowers in black and adhered it on card with foam tape. I had a stamped flower in my scrap box, so I colored it with Shimmer Brushes and adhered on the pumpkin. Finally, I added a Blue Belle sequin on a flower and stamped a sentiment using CTMH Avocado ink pad.

Challenges:

1. If you Give a Crafter a Cookie #162: November

2.Simon Says Wed: AGoes

3. WordArtWed #519-#520: AGoes

4. Use Your Stuff #436: Thanksgiving/Grateful

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Coming tomorrow...

The Black Friday sale starts at 3:00 pm (MST) on November 26 and will end at 11:59 pm (MST) the next day.

On Monday...

The Cyber Monday sale will begin at 3:00 pm (MST) on November 29 and will end at 11:59 pm (MST) the next day.

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Die Cuts

Pinwheel Tower Cards + extra Botanical Cards

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I tried a new Fun Fold Card - Pinwheel Tower Cards - and here are my first ones...

Card #1

This was my first try and I messed it up, since the panels were not straight enough. So I trimmed it down to 3.75" x 5.5" and figured I could still use it with embellishments sticking up on top, but still able to fit in a A2 envelope!

So I used scrap papers and a new die cut I bought recently...and voila'!

This is what it looks like from the top:

Card #2

These cards are great for scrap papers!

I'll show the other 3 sides of both cards in another post + a video tutorial on how I made mine...maybe early December!

And here are a couple of cards using die cuts from my scrap box...

Card #3

Frames were cut with a machine. I had the flower cut out also, so I just lined up the images and adhered the flower cut out on card with foam tape. Then, I added a stamped sentiment + shimmer brushed the flower cut out in Peach.

Card #4

I layered some die cut leaves, shimmer brushed the green leaves in Peach and adhered on card with foam tape. Some other die cut leaves were glued flat or adhered on card with foam tape. On the inside, I stamped "our friendship stays the same".

Challenges:

Card #1

1. The Flower Challenge #62: Add Leaves

2. Challenge Up Your Life #141: Interactive

3. Mix It Up #55: AGoes + 3-D Projects

Card #2

1. If you Give a Crafter a Cookie #162: November

Card #3

1. Beyond the Blue #41: Florals in Neutrals

2. Love to Scrap #151: AGoes

Card #4

1. Cupcake Inspiration #532

2. CAS on Friday #218: Leaves

3. Happy Little Stampers Nov AGoes with Dies

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Flowers For You

Thankful Slimline Card

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

A quick Slimline Card using die cut + stamp set:

And I added some gold dots on flowers.

Challenges:

1. Die Cut Divas: Nov - Mini Slimline and Slimline Cards

2. Simon Says Mon: Thanks/Thanksgiving

3. Simon Says Wed: Thanks/Thanksgiving

4. QKR Stampede #431: AGoes

5. A Bit More Time to Craft #146: Oct/Nov - AGoes

6. Cut It Up #238: Thanks or Thanksgiving

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CTMH

Embossed Faux Embroidered Thinking of You Card

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

This card was made using one stamp set (Embroidered Card Front):

I placed the background stamp in my MISTI (you can purchase it through me, if you have a qualifying CTMH order) and stamped on a cardstock panel with Wild Berry ink pad. Then, I stamped it a second time with VersaMark ink pad and sprinkled the panel with glitter embossing powder from my stash. After heat setting it with a Heat Tool, I stamped the sentiment on, adhered the panel on card and added the stitching stamp on the sides.

Challenges:

1. Freshly Made Sketches #511: A Sketch by Linda

2. Mix It Up #55: AGoes + 3-D Project

3. Creations in Pink #38: AGoes in Mainly Pink

4. The Crafting Challenge: Nov - Stitching

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CTMH

French Dies {Fri} Faves: CTMH Window Thin Cuts

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

Thin Cut die cuts from Close To My Heart (CTMH) are packaged on their own magnetic sheet and work well with most die-cutting machines.

Here are my favorite "window" thin cuts:

1. Z4309 Shaker Window & Confetti Thin Cuts

The Shaker Window is 2" 1/2 and coordinates with Shaker Window Foam & Acetate (Z4310):

2. Multi Square & Circle Windows Thin Cuts

Z4023 Multi Square Window Thin Cut

Z4021 Multi Circle Windows Thin Cut

Those animals (C1856 Little Buddies) peeking out are soo cute!!!

Click on the names to find them on my CTMH Shop!

Or see all the Thin Cuts HERE!

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Created to Shine

New Nov/Dec 2021 CTMH Catalog + Promotions

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Take a look at the newest Close to My Heart seasonal Catalog - Nov/Dec 2021:

View all the catalogs HERE!

DECK THE PALMS

Get festive with the Deck the Palms special, featuring a suite of products with a tropical Christmas twist! The paper packet features both tropical and Christmas designs, while stickers, stamp sets, accessories, and Thin Cuts can be used to make your projects more tropical or more Christmas—it’s up to you! Save on the complete collection of items when you purchase them in the Deck the Palms Product Bundle!

You can also get a discount when you purchase the three workshop bundles featuring Deck the Palms items. The Deck the Palms—Tropical Scrapbooking Workshop Kit creates 3 two-page layouts and one single-page layout with a tropical theme; the Deck the Palms—Christmas Scrapbooking Workshop Kit also creates 3 two-page layouts and one single-page layout, but with a tropical Christmas theme; and the Deck the Palms—Christmas Cardmaking Workshop Kit creates 18 delightful Christmas cards, three each of six different designs!

These workshop kits will be featured in FREE virtual crafting events on the Close To My Heart Facebook page! on December 3 and 9. Order your workshop kits right away so you can craft along with us! Visit the Facebook page for more details and to let us know you’ll be attending.

Finally, as a special treat, anyone who signs up to become a Maker in November will be eligible to get a FREE Deck the Palms Paper Packet + Sticker Sheet and Deck the Palms Coordinating Cardstock! Learn more about becoming a Maker.