The Leaf Studio

NEW CTMH May-Jun Catalog + Promotions

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Just noticed it's been a while since my last post...sometimes, scheduling posts doesn't work out for me...so if you haven't seen it yet...here's CTMH newest catalog:

Click on the cover or HERE to view all the new goodies!!!

No Ordinary Dad Special

(starting today!)

Show the dads in your life that you appreciate them using three exclusive stamp sets designed to highlight what makes them special! Save 20% with the No Ordinary Dad Stamp Set Bundle, which includes all three sets (see below)!

Offer available through June 30, 2021, while supplies last. Shipping assessed on retail value of all items.

May Stamp of the Month - Flowers For You

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set (6"x6") valued at $18.95 for just $5—or you can get it for FREE as a VIP Customer! Qualify for this special pricing by placing an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products. You can also purchase it full price HERE.

This month’s set is only available May 1–31.

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Cards

French Dies {Fri}: Botanical Cards

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I have a few cards to share using Die Cuts + Botanical Themes...

Here's a way (or 2) to make the most out of your die cut scraps...

Card #1 - Trim a card front panel and after you die cut, use the scrap as a window or frame:

I popped the frame with Foam Tape on a stamped panel. Then, added stamped/shaped flowers (they were colored with ).

#2 - Plan where you die cut on a panel and use the negative as part of your card design

(card on left):

Die cuts: Spellbinders and Sizzix, Washi Tapes from my stash.

Card #2

Card #3

Challenges:

Card #1

1. The Card Concept #153 {Loads of Lavenders}

2. Die Cut Divas: Window or Aperture Card

3. The Flower Challenge #55: Pretty Pastels

4. Simon Says Mon: Bright, Cheerful Colors

5. A Bit More Time to Craft: AGoes

Card Set

1. Twofer Card Challenge #37: Leaves

Card #2

1. Shopping Our Stash #443: Plant Life!

Card #3

1. Creative Craft Cottage #139: Include an Animal

2. Dies R Us #167: AGoes (with brands that DRU sells)

3. Cut It Up #224: Masculine Cards

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1-2-Pop!

1-2-Pop! CAS Cards: 1 Design/Technique + 2 Cards x3

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I have a few CAS cards to share...

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

Card #2

Using a new stamp set (coming in May) and old ColorBox Smooch Gold.

Design #2 - Using a strip of paper and 1/3 of card

Card #3

Card #4

Sentiment stamped on Distress Oxide watercolor tag:

Design #3 - Heat Embossing on Watercolor Background

Card #5

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

Card #6

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

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. Rabisco #5 April

2. The Paper Players #537: A Clean-and-Simple Challenge from Laurie - Birthdays

3. AAA Cards #188: CAS One Inch Strip + Optional Twist Small Stamps

4. Make My Mondya #146: Checks or Plaids

Card #4

1. Perfectly CAS #14: Wings

2. Dare 2B Artzy April: Bright Colors

3. Dragonfly Dreams April: Feature a Creature

4. The House that Stamps Built A2121: Sentiment as a Highlight

Card #5

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 #6

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

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Cardmaking Kits

Mixed Media {Mon}: Mess-Free Mixed Media Cards

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

These cards have the Mixed-Media look...but without the mess!

Here's how to make mess-free mixed media cards:

Card #1

#1 I die cut some butterflies (top and bottom ones) from a butterflies patterned paper and stamped on them.

Then, I added them on a die cut panel with foam tape. Sentiment (Daisy Meadows Cardmaking Workshop Kit) was paper pieced on 2 different pp. Dots were done using ColorBox Smooch.

Card #2

#2 Look for patterned papers that already look "mixed media-ish" and use the scraps to make a freestyle collage card.

Sentiment and Bird are from April Stamp of The Month - Scandinavian Folk Art Greetings ($18.95, $5 with a $50 purchase or FREE as a CTMH VIP Customer) and stitches from Stitched Together - Cardmaking stamp set.

Card #3

#3 This is also a printed pp that already have the Mixed Media look...I trimmed a panel for the card front, making sure I got the houses I wanted.

Then, I added a die cut poinsettia + stamping. Flower's center is also done with ColorBox Smooch. Sentiment is from a retired Craft With Heart Cardmaking Kit.

Challenges:

Card #1

1. CAS Mix Up April Mixed Media: Paper Piecing

2. Simon Says Wed: Clean and Simple

3. Simon Says Mon: Bright, Cheerful Colors

4. Happy Little Stamper April AGoes with Dies