The Leaf Studio

{Sun} Sweets: Dragonfly Card

Happy Sunday, Kraftie Friends!

I was able to make a couple of cards last week, using new goodies...and today, I'm sharing one that's a bit more masculine...guys can dance with dragonflies, right? =)

I printed some elements out (Color Me Happy Digital Kit- Club Scrap), trimmed and inked the edges.

After layering, I added some stamping (Color Me Happy Art Nouveau unmounted stamps - Club Scrap).

I wanted to add more embellishments, but didn't...'cause then it would get too girly! =)

Challenges:

1. Freshly Made Sketches #269: A Sketch by Linda

2. The Male Room #51: AGoes

3. Simon Says Mon: Start Afresh
4. Simon Says Wed: New Something
5. Word Art Wed #264-#265: AGoes

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Cards

Joy Watercolor Card

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

Creating Christmas cards earlier last year saved my life! =)

So, here's a CAS card for a few challenges, using a stamp I bought a while ago, but haven't used it yet:

I die cut the white panel, stamped JOY (CTMH) using my MISTI and watercolored around it with All-Purpose Ink (Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts).

After it dried, I adhered the panel on black card and added some sequins.

Challenges:
1. Color Throwdown #424:

2. HLS Jan Christmas Challenge: AGoes with Optional Twist JOY

3. CAS Mix Up Jan Challenge:

4. Simon Says Mon: Start Afresh
5. Simon Says Wed: New Something

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Cards

Choose to Shine Card - MojoMonday Sketch

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

A card for MojoMonday...it's so cold here that I needed some help creating!!!
Nothing better than starting with a cool sketch...

Then, you add some Digital Goodies (Color Me Happy Digital Kit- Club Scrap) and some stamps (Color Me Happy Art Nouveau unmounted stamps - Club Scrap and cross - CTMH)...and a little sunshine!
I printed and cut out the sun, and adhered it on card with foam tape.

Challenges:
1. MojoMonday #478:

2. Word Art Wed #264-#265: AGoes
3. QKR Stampede #225: Warm Thoughts

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{Sun} Sweets

{Sun} Sweets: CWS #10 - Winter Wonderland Photo/Color Inspiration

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

This is my second post for the day!

Since it's New Year's Day, the more cards to show off the better! =)

There's a new challenge at Creative with Stamps:

Here's the photo/color Inspiration...you can use the photo and/or colors for your cards:

http://www.design-seeds.com/edible-hues/color-noel/

Sponsor:

4 images from Bugaboo Stamps

(for Random Winner)

It only snowed here a couple of times last year...but it's been really cold...so here's my card:

I used a snowflakes embossing folder for my die cut Pearslescent Paper (Club Scrap Shades of Winter Collection).
I die cut and stamped (Cutie Pie - CTMH) a smaller panel with the help of my MISTI.
I stamped the cupcake holder, colored with Copic marker and cut it out.
I stamped the cupcake, paper pieced it with patterned paper, colored the liner with Copic marker and added "frosting" on (dimensional glitter paint and red glitter on "berry").
Then, I layered the die cut heart (ColorBok), the holder and the cupcake (adhered with foam tape).
Finally, I added a bow (Club Scrap Paris Flea Market).

Link up to 3 cards HERE!

Challenges:
1. Love to Scrap #93: AGoes

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Cards

Paper Sweeties Inspiration Challenge - January 2017 Anything Goes!

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Happy New Year!!!

Welcome to the first Paper Sweeties Inspiration Challenge of the year!!! Can you believe it's 2017???

Here's the cute photo inspiration...the Challenge is Anything Goes:

Paper Sweeties Inspiration Challenge Jan2017

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And here's my card, inspired by the colors:

I stamped different images in different colors, using Planner Series - Get Your Craft On, on card base.

I stamped sentiment (Thanks stamp set), using black ink, with the help of my MISTI. After I cleaned the stamp (without taking it off MISTI), I inked it with VersaMark and stamped on the black "Thanks" image. I heat embossed it in Sparkles.

I die cut and embossed a green frame (with both embossing folder and white embossing powder). I tied a little bow (Seam Binding - BlueBerry) and adhered it on card with foam tape.

Then, I added some sequins (Cookie Dough, Peppermint and Sugar Sprinkles).

You can see the glitter better on sentiment here:

Challenges:

Love to Scrap #93: AGoes

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Please, don't forget to visit my CHALLENGE TEAM mates:

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties

Jill Norwood

Julie Tucker-Wolek
Karen Letchworth

Kathy Schweinfurth

Larissa Heskett
Lilian Forsyth
Lisa Bzibziak

Mackie Robertson

Maria Patrick

Michele Henderson
Michelle Bala

Nancy Salkeld
January Guest Designer: Dawn Barwick

Products used:

Peppermint Sequins - Paper Sweeties

Cookie Dough Sequins--Paper Sweeties

Blueberry Seam Binding - Paper Sweeties

Sugar Sprinkles

Thanks

Planner Series - Get Your Craft On Paper Sweeties

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Chipboard

EyeConnect Crafts: Happy Winter Table Top Decor

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

It's my turn to post over at ECC's Blog!
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!

I used the negative image from the Lace-Up Mandala/Spider Web, Large to make my Table Top Decor...you could also punch holes on the top and use ribbon to hang it:

To see the photo tutorial and supplies used, go to the Blog Post (or click HERE)!

Challenges:
1. Simon Says Mon Party Time
2. Mixed Media Monthly Challenge #31: Merry & Bright

3. Word Art Wed #262-#263: AGoes

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12x12 layouts

ClubScrap Shades of Winter Blog Hop & Linky Party

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Welcome to Club Scrap December Blog Hop & Linky Party!!!

This month, we're featuring Shades of Winter Collection!

If you came from Club Scrap's Blog (Karen's Post), you're in the right place! You'll also find the complete list of participants, in case you get lost!

Your next stop will be Kay's Blog!

I don't like really cold temperatures, but I love winter time!

I love watching the snow fall and this collection is just beautiful!

First, I made a set of ATCs (Artist Trading Cards), using the printed papers and the White Raised Print (blended with blue ink), Embellishment Cutaparts, Fibers, Silver Tree Charm, Oval Button and the Dazzles Snowflake Stickers. I added some red glitter on "berries":

Then, I made this mixed media Scrapbook page:

I blended blue ink on the top of the 8.5" x 11" White Raised Print, then with a wet baby wipe, I "dragged" the color down to achieve that ombre effect (check another post, using a dry baby wipe - click HERE). Tear the edges and layer on printed paper.
Then I layered ribbon (Shades of Winter Fibers), Embellishment Cutaparts border, photos matted with the metallic/pearlescent blue paper, a torn piece of the Sand photo mat, Silver Tags (decorated with Dazzles Snowflake stickers, Silver Filigree Snowflakes and Glitter Brads) and some black alpha stickers for my title.
I cut out a couple of snowflakes (from a printed paper) and layered them with 2 torn and crumpled circles from cardstock, using a Glitter Brad to attach all to the page.
Finally, I splattered some ColorBox Smoosh Spritz in blue on the printed paper and added some more Dazzles Snowflakes stickers on photos and printed paper.

And, using Shades of Winter Digital Kit, I made some Pocket Scrapbooking Cards (two 4"x6" and a 3"x4"):

I layered different papers, embellishments and/or the digital stamps. After you're done, you can print them out, trim and add to your pockets...just like that! =)

Hope you enjoyed my projects and don't forget to go to Kay's Blog next!
Happy Blog Hop and a Happy New Year!!!

Challenges:
1. ATC Around the World #24: AGoes optional Christmas Time
2. More Than Words December Challenge: Traditions & Handmade (snowflake embellishment)

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

4. Word Art Wed #262-#263: AGoes
5. Simon Says Mon Party Time

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Cards

Paper Sweeties 2016 Favorite

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

(Sorry this post is late...it didn't schedule right...I must have forgotten to hit "Publish" after the last edit...or Blogger is just not agreeing with me!)

Today, we're supposed to share our favorite 2016 project, using Paper Sweeties products...here's the chosen one:

Here's the original post (click HERE).

"I stamped "thanks" several, with the help of my MISTI, and die cut a panel.

I used a flower die cut (Thankful Sweet Cuts) to cut 3 areas on the panel.

I used Seam Binding Blueberry and tied a bow, before adhering the panel to the black card base.

I adhered the die cut flowers back, using foam tape, and added some sequins (Paper Sweeties Cupcake Sprinkles)."

Merry Christmas to all!

Happy Holidays!!!

Thank you so much for visiting my blog and leaving me wonderful comments!!!

And don't forget to visit my PS team mates:

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties

Jill Norwood

Julie Tucker-Wolek
Karen Letchworth

Kathy Schweinfurth

Larissa Heskett
Lilian Forsyth
Lisa Bzibziak

Mackie Robertson

Maria Patrick

Michele Henderson
Michelle Bala

Nancy Salkeld

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Here's what happening at Paper Sweeties:

Paper Sweeties Inspiration Challenge - December 2016

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

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Big Top

Masculine Christmas Cards

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Christmas is almost here...just a few more cards to share...

These are more masculine and also, in non-traditional colors, inspired by the Dec Technique Challenge at Club Scrap:

I've used scraps from different Club Scrap Collections like Moroccan Spice and Creative License, and Metallic Pearlescent Blue paper from Woven Strands...

Dies are The Stamps Of Life (Stitched Rectangles), Big Top Pearl Stickers and Shades of Winter Dazzles Snowflakes are Club Scrap.

It's hard to see, but the card above has metallic shine on the printed papers...

Challenges:
A. Card #2
1. Club Scrap Dec Technique Challenge
2. The Male Room #50: