The Leaf Studio: For Kids

{Tue} Technique: Layering Stamps

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Today, I'm sharing some cards using Layering Stamps.

I have quite a few sets, but sometimes I'm too lazy to do multiple steps...but this year, I've decided to use sets that I haven't used in a while!

I have a hard time aligning them sometimes, so if you have a stamp tool, that helps! These were just stamped by hand, so not at all perfect, but I like the "imperfect" look.

Card #1 One-Layer CAS

Hero Arts Flower stamps + "seaweed" stamp (turned sideways to simulate water ripples)

Card #2 CAS Fox Kit

Hero Arts Fox stamp + Club Scrap Digi papers + Circle die cut

Card #3 Out of this World Moon

Altenew stamps + Watercolored panel

Challenges:

Card #1

1. Perfectly CAS #12: Splash

2. Sweet Stampers #53: CAS

3. Try It on Tuesdays March: Say It with Flowers

4. Unicorn #63: Make It Feminine

5. Less is More #437: One Layer Card - Flowers

Card #2

1. Addicted to CAS #192: Animal

2. CAS on Friday #199: Color Challenge

Card #3

1. Just Us Girls #573 Photo Week

2. AAA Card #184: Sketch + optional twist Watercolor

3. Happy Little Stampers March Watercolor AGoes

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Birthday Cards

You're My Jam + Multi Square Windows Thin Cut Cards

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

I have a couple cards using the same Multi Square Windows Thin Cut die in different ways...

Card #1

This is how it looks like, with You're My Jam stamps and Blue Belle Sequins and a sentiment stamp from a previous Craft With Heart Cardmaking Kit Subscription.

Card #2

And this is how it could look, if you trim it to the size you want! I "framed" it with decorative tapes and only used You're My Jam stamps and some Blue Belle Sequins. This card was inspired by a sketch from a challenge (listed below), but I totally missed the deadline!

Challenges:

Card #1

AAA Birthday #19: For A Child and a DT Call

Seize the Birthday #203: 1, 2, and 3

Time Out #174: Festivals

Alphabet Challenge: P is for Party (We are 10yrs old)

Creative Moments #202: AGoes

Card #2

Stick It Down September Sketches

Creations in Pink #27: AGoes in MAINLY Pink

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A Wild Bunch

Birthday Side Step Card

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

I'm usually too lazy to make fancy cards, but I've been working on some Fancy Fold and Step cards and other 3-D cards, just to challenge myself.

I wasn't sure what I was going to do with this one...it was a Side Step card base gone wrong, but I decided to cover it with patterned papers from left over projects anyway...

Then, I saw a challenge at The Paper Players on the weekend...and decided to make a funny Birthday card:

Detail of the Shimmer Brushes used on balloon (green) and clouds (clear):

I decorated the inside with a strip of cardstock, too:

I used CTMH Woodland Greetings and the new A Wild Bunch stamp sets. The Woodland animals actually have their eyes closed originally, but I drew some cute eyes with a journaling pen.

Challenges:

1. The Paper Players #507: a theme Challenge from Jaydee

2. Word Art Wed #454-#455: AGoes

3. Simon Says Wed: Stamp It in STAMPtember

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Animation Cards

Creativity in Motion Cards

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

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

Card #1

I used the top row for the tic-tac-toe Challenge at The Paper Player and a fox for the Cupcake Inspiration Challenge...you see a fox at a farm sometimes, right?

Card #2

Card #3

I'll have a video tomorrow to show you how they work when you pull the tabs...

edited to add...Here's the Video:

Here's how a card with a butterfly works:

Supplies:

Animated Safari Animals Stamp Set

Animation Sheets

Foam Tape

Happiest Place Coordinating Cardstock (retired)

Challenges:

Card #1

1. The Paper Players #506: a Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge from Ann [top row: (faux) stitching/metallic/Patterned Paper]

2. Cupcake Inspirations #501: On the Farm

3. Mix It Up #41: AGoes + optional twist of Foiling

4. Heart 2 Heart: AGoes

Card #2

1. Simon Says Wed: Stamp It in STAMPtember

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Crafts

EyeConnect Crafts Totem Turtle

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

It's my turn to post at EyeConnect Crafts' Blog today!

Here's my project:

The blue background was not the best choice...but I was trying out the different backgrounds! =)
Click HERE to see the ECC Blog Post, with Photo Tutorial and supplies' list!

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Club Scrap

Digital Lunch Bag Cards

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

Yesterday was the First Day of School for my kids! It was kinda crazy...seeing my little babies in Kindergarten and 1st grade!

We usually make lunch for the kids, so I thought I would make some Digital Lunch Box Cards, print them out, and leave one in the lunch bag a day.

You could also include a handwritten note on the back!

I used the newest Digital Kit from Club Scrap that I received this month - Orchard Digital Kit!!! It was just perfect...look at all the graphics you get:

I start the process by choosing my background paper, then I add other elements, like an image and a sentiment:

I also used background papers + borders:

I added an embellishment on this one:

And this one has the background paper, an image and embellishment:

The size is 3" x 4" and you could also use them as pocket scrapbooking cards!

Challenges:
1. Digitally Made Challenge #5: Fall
2. WordArtWed #298-#299: AGoes

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Chipboard

EyeConnect Crafts: Kid-Friendly Summer Craft!!!

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

It's my turn to post over at EyeConnect Crafts' Blog!!!
Summer is officially here...and it's also Summer Break for one of my kids...it's been kind of crazy around here, so...I actually didn't make anything...my kids did! =)

Head over to the ECC Blog to see what's how they made their own Totem Poppets!

Challenges:
1. Word Art Wed #288-#289: AGoes

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Art Journal

EyeConnect Crafts: Totem Crab Summer Fun Art Journal Spread

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

It's my turn to post at EyeConnect Crafts' Blog today!
EyeConnect Crafts makes 100% Recycled Chipboard products.
They are great for mixed media projects and are a little thinner than others, so the projects will not be so bulky!

Here's a close-up, using Totem Crab:

Here's the spread:

Challenges:

1. Simon Says Mon: Go Fish

2. Creative Artiste's Challenge #17: Anything Mixed Media Goes

3. Simply PaperCraft #35: Always AGoes

4. Word Art Wed #244-#245: AGoes

Check it out HERE for the how-to, video tutorial and supplies' list!
Click HERE for the YouTube Video (in HD)!

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Crafts

EyeConnect Crafts: Nursey Nautical Wall Decor

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

It's my turn to post at EyeConnect Crafts' Blog today...
EyeConnect Crafts makes 100% Recycled Chipboard products.
They are great for mixed media projects and are a little thinner than others, so the projects will not be so bulky!

So, head over there to see how I made this wall decor project using their Totem Starfish and Totem Seahorse Totem Poppets (I also have a YouTube video in HD):