The Leaf Studio: Die Cut

Creative with Stamps

CWS #28: Flag...Happy 4th of July!!!

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

Happy 4th of July!!!

There's a new Challenge at Creative With Stamps!

This month's theme is:

Our Sponsor is:

Etsy Shop

3 images

(for Random Winner)

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Here's my card, using sponsor's image - Little Girl Dress:

I used the colors of the American Flag on the card. Blue background is from Shibori Hybrid Kit and sentiment is from Sea Breeze Hybrid Kit (Club Scrap).

Image was colored with Spectrum Noir markers.

Challenges:

1. Simon Says Mon: Red, White and/or Blue

2. Simon Says Wed: Red, White and/or Blue

5 comments

, by Lilian

Cards

CWS #26: Mother

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

There's a new Challenge at Creative With Stamps!

This month's theme is:

Our Sponsor is:

Etsy Shop

3 products

(for Random Winner)

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I'm a little late with my inspiration card...but here it is.

I'm using Sponsor's Digi Set, Lovely Ladies...

Digital Papers are from Club Scrap Daffodils Hybrid Kit, dies are ODBD and image was colored with Copic and Spectrum Noir markers.

1 comments

, by Lilian

Cards

Hare with Daffodil Happy Soul Card

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Not much crafting lately...but today I have a CAS (and layered) card to share:

Image is my own Stamprints Hare with Daffodil...I die cut a panel and colored it with alcohol-based markers (Spectrum Noir and Copic).

Sentiment is from Club Scrap Shibori Hybrid Kit...I love the blues of this collection!

Here's the inside:

Challenges:

1. Simon Says Wed: Happy Birthday

2. Word Art Wed #328-#329: AGoes

3. ATSM #286: AGoes

4. The Card Concept #90 {Sweet Treats}

5 comments

, by Lilian

Butterfly #1

Butterflies Happy Thoughts Card

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I have a card to share today!

I printed butterflies and die cut a panel. Butterfly #1 and Butterlfy #2 were colored with Spectrum Noir and Sharpie markers.
Sentiment is CTMH and I added a bunch of sequins, 6 yellow sequins for the The Paper Girls #145: 6th Anniversary Challenge.

Challenges:
1. Stick it Down Feb Sketch

2. Feb Archiscraps: Use lots of rhinestones or bling

3. Color Dare #279: Pacifica, Canary and Cranberry (with optional Gold)

4. Double D: Sequin

5. Simon Says Wed: Add a Die Cut
6. Retarte #115: AGoes

19 comments

, by Lilian

Cards

Mid-Month Inspiration CWS #23: Felt Heart Card

Happy Valentine's Day, Kraftie Friends!!!

We have some more inspiration at Creative with Stamps Challenge Blog for you!

This month's theme is:

Our NEW Sponsor:

Etsy Shop

3 products

(for Random Winner)

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Here's my card:

I taped washi tapes and stamped sentiment (CTMH). I die cut SU! Heart Die and adhered it on.
I colored Stamprints Felt Heart with Flower Digi Stamp with Spectrum Noir markers, cut it out and adhered it on.
Then, I added some enamel dots.

Challenges:
1. Die Cut Divas: Love is in the Air...with Hero Arts
2. Pattie's Creations #143: Love is in the Air
3. Die Cuttin' Divas #356: Valentine's Day
4. {Pin}spirational #209
5. Crafting from the Heart #194: AGoes
6. Use your Stuff #299: Love is All Around

8 comments

, by Lilian

Cards

CWS Mid-Month Inspiration #22: Snowflake

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

(sorry...this is late...the scheduled time was wrong!)

We have some more inspiration at Creative with Stamps Challenge Blog for you!

This month's theme is:

Our sponsor is:

Etsy Shop

3 images

(for Random Winner)

Link up to 3 cards for a chance to win!

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Here's my card, using Sponsor's image - Cardinal on Branch with Snow:

I printed the image and colored it with alcohol-based markers. I added washi tape on edges.

Before adhering the panel, I adhered some die cut snowflakes on.

Then, I added some more die cut snowflakes and some glitter.

4 comments

, by Lilian

Cards

Carnation #1 Sympathy Card

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I have a card to share, using a couple of the new Digital Stamps I created: Jan Flower of the Month - Carnation #1 and Carnation #2

I printed, cut them out and colored them with Spectrum Noir markers.

I added a strip of a pocket scrapbook card, some digital leaves, a die cut circle (colored with Spectrum Noir marker) and a stamped sentiment.

It's hard to see, but the flower on the front is popped-up with foam tape, for dimension.

You can find more Digital Stamps HERE!

Challenges:
1. Word Art Wed #316-#317: AGoes
2. Artistic Inspirations #192: AGoes
3. Crafting from the Heart #189: AGoes
4. Love to Craft #18: AGoes
5. Love to Scrap #105: AGoes

2 comments

, by Lilian

Birthday Cards

French Dies {Fri}: Hedgehog Card

Happy Friday, Kraftie Friends!!!

A super quick card to share today...

I used a new die I bought (Hero Arts) - this super cute hedgehog - and Club Scrap Patterned Play Greeting unmounted stamp.

Challenges:
1. Dies R Us #88: AGoes
2. Simon Says Mon: Something New
3. Simon Says Wed: Something New
4. Word Art Wed #316-#317: AGoes

3 comments

, by Lilian

12x12 layouts

Scrapbook {Sat}: Family & Numbers

Hello, Krafty Friends!!!

I was able to finish this page last week...

Background has a Cricut-cut overlay and a couple of pocket scrapbook cards (the top one that says "snow day" can be pulled out - great for hidden journaling).
I added some foil embellishments and die cuts. Candy canes have a Cricut-cut flower and a die cut in the center (raised with foam tape).
Bear die cut is also propped up with foam tape.

Challenges:
1. More than Words Dec: Family & Numbers

2. WordArtWed #314-#315: AGoes
3. Simon Says Wed: AGoes

5 comments

, by Lilian

CAS

Pinecones/Words Card

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

I've found a printed digital stamp on my desk, so I decided to make an easy card:

I cut out the pinecones (MHKDesigns) and layered it on a die cut panel, stamped with Christmas Borders (CTMH). Super CAS!
I'm entering this card in CurtainCall Inspiration Challenge...it's their last challenge! =(

Challenges:
1. CurtainCall Inspiration Challenge: Pines & Big Announcement

2 comments

, by Lilian

Birthday Cards

French Dies {Fri}: Floral Birthday Card(s)

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I made 2 cards, using the same design...

I used patterned paper on the left panel.
I stamped sentiment (CTMH) several times on the right (sometimes without re-inking).
I stamped, colored and cut out flowers (Kind Thoughts Cardmaking Kit), then adhered them on card (I used foam tape for the big one).

The second one is pretty much the same (sorry, the photo is blurry, but I sold the card, so couldn't retake the photo), except I used washi tape and Cricut die cut on the left, and some Dimensional Glitter on the die cut:

Challenges
Card #1
1. WordArtWed #312-#313: AGoes
2. Crafting with Friends #56: AGoes
3. Simply Papercraft #53: AGoes
4. ATSM #271: AGoes

Card #2
1. HLS Dec Mixed Media: AGoes

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I'm adding this card to the post...one I made for the Operation Smile Fundraising at my church:

So far, we will be able to help 2.5 kids! =)

Sketch was inspired by CTHM Wishes Book, supplies are CTMH.

Challenge:
1. The Paper Players #373: A Theme Challenge from Laurie

3 comments

, by Lilian

{Sun} Sweets

{Sun} Sweets: Scandinavian Holiday Bird Card

Happy Sunday, Kraftie Friends!!!

Can't believe it's December already...

I made this quick card using Club Scrap Scandinavian Holiday Jumbo unmounted stamp set and a die cut circle (ODBD Stitched Circles):

I mixed 2 colors on the bird stamp, stamped it and cut it out.

And...just to "warn" you...I'll be uploading photos of my favorite handmade cards/projects on my Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theleafstudio/) every day. That's something I should do on a more regular basis, but life gets in the way, but...

I'm almost at 200 followers, so if you could help me hit that number, maybe I'll have a giveaway soon! =)

Challenges:

1. CASology #277: Round