The Leaf Studio

Club Scrap December Artist Team Challenge

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Welcome to Club Scrap December Artist Team Challenge Blog Hop!

This month, the DT was challenged to to select one (or more) of the Club Scrap December Forum Challenges and create a project that meets that challenge...

If you came from Debbie's Blog, you're in the right place!

This is your last stop, so you could go back to Club Scrap's Blog (Karen's Post) to start from the beginning or to hop again! =)

You can find the December Challenges going on HERE!

I made this 2-page layout for the Monthly Layout Challenge Option #2...create any double-page layout using Shades of Winter Kit:

I used 2 of the same printed papers from my Shades of Winter Deluxe Kit, some Embellishment Cutaparts (some using foam tape), the pretty pearlescent paper as mats and the Shades of Winter Dazzles Snowflakes.

You could add more photos on the smaller squares or leave it as is...

Here are the individual pages:

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This card is for the Tool & Stash Challenge...sparkle on using liquid sparkles (Stickles, Liquid Pearls or something similar):

I stamped image (Shades of Winter Art Nouveau unmounted stamps) on die cut panel and inked the edges. After layering the papers, I added the Dazzles Snowflakes and used some Glitter Dimensional Paint on the stamped image.

And since I like to combine challenges...this is for the Card Sketch Challenge and Tool & Stash Challenge:

I used stamps from Shades of Winter Greeting unmounted stamps and Art Nouveau unmounted stamps on strips and inked the edges. I adhered them on a stamped die cut panel, added the ribbon and adhered it on card base.
Then, I used some Red Glitter on the berries and some Glitter on stamped snowflakes.

Thanks for hopping with us!
And feel free to go back to Club Scrap's Blog (Karen's Post)!!!

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, by Lilian

{Sun} Sweets

{Sun} Sweets: Merry Kitties-mas!!!

Happy Sunday, Kraftie Friends!!!

I made these cards for friends that have kids...I thought it would be fun to add a Kitty Cat to the cards...

Did I need more Christmas stamps??? NO!!!

...but I fell in love with these kitty cats and had to buy the stamp set!

Memory Box Clear Stamps PURRFECT HOLIDAYS POPPY STAMPS

I think I'm addicted to Christmas stamps!!! HELP!

Here are the cards:

Sentiments from Cards #2 and #3 are Simon Says Stamp:

Simon Says Clear Stamps PEACE ON EARTH

(P.S. Simon Says Stamps has a $5 dollar off code on purchases of $5 or more - exclusions apply - valid until the end of December. Click HERE to shop and enter the code MAGIC. They have some new Valentine's Day products!)

Challenges:
A. Card #1
1. STAMPlorations Theme & Sketch Challenge:

2. Poppy Challenge #27: Oh Christmas Tree

3. CAS-ual Fridays #163: Christmas & Hanukkah

4. Simon Says Mon: Let There be Snow

5. Addicted to Stamps and More #224: CAS

B. Card #2
1. GlitterNSparkle #219: Christmas with Glitter
2. QKR Stampede #222: Christmas Cards

C. Card #3
1. Stampin'Royalty #358: Picture Inspiration Challenge

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, by Lilian

Cards

Cappuccino Cheer Card

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Time to squeeze in one more coffee-related card...it's been really cold here! At least for me...

Maybe it's a cappuccino this time!

Panels were die cut using The Stamps of Life Stitched Rectangles dies. Digital stamps are Verve Stamps.

I added some washi tape, colored the cup with Copic markers and adhered it on card with foam tape for some dimension.

Challenges:

1. 2016 Winter Coffee Lover Blog Hop

2. Word Art Wed #260-#261: AGoes

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, by Lilian

Birthday Cards

MHKDesigner Inspiration: 2016 Favorites

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I'm over at MHKDesigns' Blog to share my 2016 Favorite Cards, using MHKDesigns Digital products!
This will be my last post there, since I've decided to step down from the DT.
Thank you, Mynn and DT mates, for everything!!!

Here they are, in no particular order...

Fanciful Feathers

Eat Your Veg!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

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, by Lilian

CAS

CWS#9 Mid-Inspiration: Poinsettias Christmas Card + extras

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Here's another inspiration card for the newest Challenge at Creative With Stamps Challenge Blog!

I used some Tim Holtz stamps, washi tape, sequins and Liquid Pearl to create this CAS Christmas Card...

Challenges:

1. Word Art Wed #260-#261: AGoes

Link up to 3 cards HERE for a chance to win prizes!

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And...since I'm on a roll making Christmas cards here, I have more cards to share...so sit back, relax...coffee anyone?

I layered different patterned papers from my stash and used digi stamps, colored with alcohol-based markers, from Verve Stamps. I also added some red glitter and a Shades of Winter Dazzles Snowflake.

This card is for:

1. 2016 Winter Coffee Lover Blog Hop

And here we have...same design...one with a die cut panel...

Challenges:

1. Simon Says Mon: Let There be Snow

2. HLS Dec Anything Goes with Dies Challenge

...and a One-Layer...

I stamped and heat embossed the doily (CTMH) and the sentiment (Simon Says Stamp). Then, added some silver sequins.

Challenges:
1. Less is More #306: One Layer - Outlines
2. The Mixed Media Card Challenge #30: Gold (optional: Star)

3. Addicted to Stamps and More #224: CAS
4. 12 Days of Christmas Cards Challenge

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, by Lilian

Cards

25 Days of Christmas with Paper Sweeties - Day 14

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Every day in December (1st until the 25th), Paper Sweeties will be sharing projects on their BLOG and Facebook Inspiration Group!

And they will have some specials, giveaways, sales, prizes or surprises, so make sure you visit every day!

Today is my turn to share a project...guess what product I used to create the tree?

I used one of the Sweet Cuts Window Elements dies...I die cut 8 pieces and trimmed them in the shape of a tree.

I adhered them on patterned paper, distressed on the edges, and added Strawberry Paper Straw with a Blueberry Seam Binding Bow.

Then, I sprinkled some sequins - Paper Sweeties Cupcake Sprinkles (just the light blues), Peppermint and Sugar Sprinkles.

Challenges:

1. Word Art Wed #260-#261: AGoes

2. 12 Days of Christmas Cards Challenge

3. HLS Dec Anything Goes with Dies Challenge

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And don't forget to join our Inspiration Challenge...

Paper Sweeties Inspiration Challenge - December 2016

* Special December Holiday winner will receive a $100 gift certificate for a shopping spree! *

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, by Lilian

{Tue} Technique

{Tue} Technique: What to do with White Raised Print Paper...

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

I love when I get White Raised Print papers from Club Scrap...the newest Shades of Winter Collection has one!

They are like clear or white heat embossed papers...here's a couple of ways you can use them...

1. As is...

I went for a monochromatic look on the first card. I used the White Raised Print paper die cut into a panel and added a bow (Shades of Winter Fibers).

On the background, I stamped several images (Shades of Winter Art Nouveau unmounted stamps) and heat embossed them in white. Then, I used an embossing folder (Cuttlebug - Snowflakes) to add even more texture:

2. Add color...

I just inked and blended with a mini ink pad (VersaMagic Night Sky):

Then, wiped it with a dry baby wipe:

I layered the panel with ribbon (Shades of Winter Fibers) and a handmade bow (with a cut out snowflake and glitter brad), and added another printed paper before adhering it to the card base.

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And, nothing to do with the technique, but... just for fun:

This page is for Scrap Our Stash December Book Inspired Stash Challenge...I just had to join!

You're supposed to be inspired by the book cover, use striped paper and enamel dots or sequins.

This is not my usual scrapbook page...but long story short...

Little Grinch B (boy on the right) was cranky and angry and threw my laptop on the floor...my camera card was still in and it broke in half...

I couldn't save any picture or video...and I had a bunch of the Christmas Day pics and videos of the boys opening presents from relatives!!! Too bad...nobody got to see them!

Luckily, we took some with our cellphones...

Papers are from Big Top and Woven Strands Collection, washi tape and stamps are CTMH, stickers are Cosmo Cricket, and I used my sequins and Smash Book pen.

Challenges:

A. First Card:

1. Mixed Media Monthly Challenge #31: Merry & Bright