The Leaf Studio: Cricut

French Dies {Fri}: Pocket Full of Flowers Card

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Here's a card using die cuts from my stash...

I drew the border around the small panel and used gold paint for the dots. I trimmed the pocket from a circle die, hand drew the stitches on and adhered on panel with Foam Tape. Then, I just filled it with die cut flowers.

Butterfly was trimmed from a pp and brushed with Mod Podge Dimensional Magic Gold Glitter. Bigger die cut Flower and Butterfly are adhered on with Foam Tape.

Challenges:

1. Double D: Something with Pockets Challenge

2. Unicorn Challenge #74: Dots and/or Stripes

3. Simon Says Wed: Bit O' Green

4. Simon Says Mon: Add Some Green

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Cards

A Pinwheel Tower Card + Showcase Video

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Happy 2022!

Here's another Pinwheel Tower Card I made...using scrap papers + embellishments from my Scrap Box:

Tags were Cricut cut, some embellies are ScanNCut and others were die cut with Cuttlebug machine.

And a YouTube video showing this card + other Pinwheel Tower Cards I made. I'll also have a Process Video later this month:

Challenges:

1. Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Jan Challenge

2. 613 Avenue Create #202201: Jan AGoes

3. Die Cut Divas Jan: Flowers

4. Love to Craft #66: AGoes

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{Sun} Sweets

{Sun} Sweets: Seize the Day Card

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I made a card with a bunch of pieces from my stash box...parts of a recycled card, embossed panel, CTMH Cricut die cuts, even old brads and vellum quote!

I used Spray inks + Alcohol-Based markers on feathers, ink pad + Alcohol-Based markers around panels, and some Distress Stickles on butterfly die cut.

Challenges:

1. More Than Words March 2021 Mini Challenge: Seize

2. Simon Says Mon: Recycle

3. Beyond the Blue #7: Use what You've Got!

4. Addicted to Stamps and More #401: Make Your Mark

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Artbooking

{Sun} Sweets: Birthday Cards 4 Challenges

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Happy Sunday! Here are some botanical birthday card inspiration...I like sending Birthday Cards, for a handmade touch...don't know how many people keep them, but at least I get to enjoy making them! lol!

Card #1

Card #2

Club Scrap Succulents Digi Paper, CTMH sentiment stamp, SU! stamps, Circles die cuts (Cuttlebug- Card #2), foam tape, alcohol-based markers.

Card #3

Here's a freestyle collage Card for The Card Concept #150.

I was inspired by the Flowers/Greenery/Colors.

CTMH Artbooking Cricut, watercolor paints, Circles and leaves dies cuts + pp (from my stash), CTMH sentiment stamp, Cherry Blossoms stamp set, foam tape and alcohol-based marker.

Challenges:

Card #1

1. Hand Stamped Sentiments #358: Inspiration

2. Dragonfly Dreams March: Include a Flower or Flowers

3. Double Trouble #78: Wearin' o' the Green partnering with Use Your Stuff (Thing 1)

4. Time Out #182:

5. AAA Birthday #23: Patterned Paper

Card #2

1. Festive Friday #79: World Frog Day (Green/Cattails/Circles)

2. Color Throwdown #632:

3. As You Like It: Favorite Reason the Send a Card (& Why)

4. Dare2BArtzy March: AGoes

5. We Love Chocolate Baroque March: I Love...

Card #3

1. Atlantic Hearts Sketch #410 (If you have CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut and would like to make a similar card like the sketch, click HERE for the free Cricut Design Space File)

2. The Card Concept #150 {Luck of the Irish)

3. Die Cut Divas March: Slimline Cards

4. Cuttlebug Mania: Today our favorite color is Green

5. WeLove2Create #3: AGoes Mixed Media

6. Seize the Birthday#209: 3 Shades of Green

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Cricut

French Dies {Fri}: Things with Wings Cards

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Here's a couple of cards using die cuts...first one, I'm trying to use up my die cut stash - CTMH Flower Market Cricut cartridge + SU! die - plus a new SU! stamp set (sentiment):

Card #1

Card #2

Hero Arts Background die, CTMH Winged Masterpiece Stamp Set ($18.95 or only $5 with a $50 purchase),

alcohol-based markers, Liquid Glass

Challenges:

Card #1

1. Tuesday Morning Sketches #595

2. Cut It Up! #220 Color Challenge: Black/White/Pop of Color

3. Addicted to Stamps and More #400: Die Cuts and/or Stencils

Card #2

1. Cupcake Inspirations #513: Red, Gray, Beige

2. ModSquad Challenge: Beautiful Butterflies

3. Simon Says Wed: Beautiful Blossoms

4. WordArtWed #481-#482: AGoes

5. Challenge Up Your Life #133: Flowers

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{Sun} Sweets

{Sun} Sweets: Floral Frame Wreath Card

Happy Sunday, Kraftie Friends!

I used a new stamp set (SU!) and some old die cuts in this card:

I added some gold details to the die cut frame with ColoBox Smooch.

Challenges:

1. Color Throwdown #630

2. The Flower Challenge #53: Use your latest Stamps or Dies

3. Unicorn #62: Use Flowers

4. Word Art Wed #479-#480: AGoes

5. Addicted to Stamps and More #399: Any Occasion

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Artbooking

Using up my die cuts...Cards

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

Trying to use up all my die cuts that I have cut and stashed...inspired by a few challenges...

Card #1

I needed more masculine cards, so I made this one for Cut It Up #217: Go Back in Time! The compass was invented more than 2,000 years ago, but I don't know when that vintage compass was made...lol!

Clocks are CTMH Cricut Artiste.

Card #2

The card sketch is from Stick It Down Jan 2021, banner from CTMH Cricut Artbooking, card from CTMH Cricut Artfully Sent and stamp set is CTMH Wishing You Everything ("birthday" comes curved, but I reshaped it on my acrylic block for the wavy look).

Challenges:

Card #1

1. Cut It Up #217: Go Back in Time!

2. Simon Says Mon: Let's Be on Time

Card #2

1. Stick It Down Jan 2021 Card Sketch

2. A Place to Start Jan 2021 #1: AGoes + DT Call

3. Crafting Happiness #81: AGoes

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

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{Sat} Sketches

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

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

I made some cards for sketch challenges...trying to use up some scrap papers 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 a new stamp (Bunny) + old ones (CTMH) here to create a scene. 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

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Blue Belle

CTMH December Stamp of the Month - Happiness Never Grows Old

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I'm showcasing CTMH December Stamp of the Month - Hapiness Never Grows Old today...

I added a CTMH Cricut Oval Wreath diecut - Flower Market - and heart sequins from Blue Belle Sequins.

Images and die cut were colored with alcohol-based markers and Shimmer Brushes:

I stamped "dots" from the stamp set on the edges for more texture and used foam tape for stamped flowers for dimension.

You can purchase the stamp set for $18.95 or $5 (with a purchase of $50 or more)! Or earn it for FREE if you join as a VIP Customer and have a qualifying order of $50 or more)!

This is the last month to earn $25 credit when you sign up as a VIP Customer!!!