Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Cute Felt Coasters

amuse|studio supplies:

cherry felt, sugar felt
classic circle nestability dies
classic scalloped circle nestability dies
heat n bond

Cut circle from Cherry felt. Cut smaller, scallop circle from Sugar felt.
Use Heat n Bond to adhere Sugar circle to Cherry circle.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Are you invited to a Cookie Swap this year?  Here is a great way to make your own recipe cards.  Click here for the template to print out the recipe cards.  In the example, done by amuse|studio you can print the information on kraft cardstock and then decorate the recipe cards with various Christmas stamps. 
Monday, November 28, 2011

Getting started...

on my Holiday decorating!  I'm hoping to get everything transformed into the
Christmas spirit this week!
Saturday, November 26, 2011

Card Swap

Team Card Swap for the Holidays!

Friday, November 25, 2011

Thanksgiving Greetings!

Thank you Sandy for the beautiful Thanksgiving card that I received in the mail! 
Thursday, November 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving to Everyone!

As we gather round the table
With friends & family near
We celebrate the blessing
God gave us throughout the year
We are so very grateful to have
Such beautiful people in our lives
The friends, the children, the aunts
The uncles, the husbands & the wives. 
~ Happy Thanksgiving 2011 ~

Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Did you get your Joe-Joe's yet?  I was at Trader Joe's yesterday morning & saw that the Joe Joe's were in so I picked up a few boxes!  The cashier said they always sell out before Christmas so get them while you can!! 

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thank you to Susan for the card! 

Amuse|studio Supplies:
stamp sets: Bounty of the Season
cardstock: vanilla, french roast, onyx, french roast woodgrain
ink: french roast, onyx, clear embossing powder
embellishment: onyx baker's twine, toffee twine
Monday, November 21, 2011

Gift Card Holders

I made these gift card holders for a swap that I am participating in for December.  I also made these for a Crop that I attended & one of my workshops.  They are a hit with everyone!  They were quick & easy to make & the best part is that you get 3 gift card holders out of one piece of 8.5x11 cardstock!  I've had a few people ask for the directions so I thought I would provide them here on my blog. 

All supplies by amuse|studio: 

Cardstock: Cherry, Candy Cane Stripe
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Stamps: Holiday Tags
Other: Lipstick Red Copic Marker, Quickie Glue Pen & Diamond Glitter,
Circle & Scallop Shapes, Cherry Baker’s Twine, Dimensional Foam Dots, Velcro

Cut cherry cardstock to 3½” x 8½” (you can make 3 gift card holders from 1 piece of 8½” x 11” cardstock.)  Score cardstock @ 2½” on one end & 2” on other end. Use corner punch to round corners on the 2” end. 
Cut 3 pieces of candy cane stripe paper  3¼” x 1¾”    3¼” x 2¼”     3¼” x 3¾”

Use corner punch to round corners on one side of the 1 ¾” piece of candy cane stripe. Run adhesive along side edges only of 2¼” side of card stock & fold up to form gift card pocket.  Attach candy cane stripe paper to outside of gift card holder. Attach a small piece of Velcro to 2” side and fold down. Stamp image & punch out with circle punch. Layer circle over scallop & attach to front of the card holder. Use cherry baker’s twine for hanging, if desired.
Sunday, November 20, 2011

Think Snow!

amuse|studio supplies & tools:


• Sugar Cardstock, 4 x 5 ¼”
• Bermuda Card stock, 4¼ x 5 ½” (flat panel to mount card to)
• Stamp Set(s): Winter Wishes; Polka Dot Patterns
• Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Bermuda
•  Bermuda Satin Ribbon 5/8”
•  Bermuda Buttons
• Onyx Twine
• Sakura Quickie Glue Pen
•  Diamond Glitter
• Mini Glue Dots
Saturday, November 19, 2011

Spotlight Ideas...

Such cute Holiday ideas in this month's Spotlight!   Amuse|Studio has extended the Spotlight this time until January 1st! 
Friday, November 18, 2011

Mr. Turkey...

I received a box in the mail from my friend, Shari yesterday!  It is always a good day when I get a box in the mail from her!  She used amuse|studio's Tweet Heart Stamp set for her Fall Card.  It turned out beautiful!  And look at the darling Mr. Turkey that she made from wood & the feathers are made out of amuse studio's SnowflakeTrio Die Set.  Can you believe her creativity???
Here is Mr. Turkey up close & personal!! 
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
I love the simple-ness of this card.  I used amuse|studio Fern Ink to stamp the tree.  I saw this idea on Julie Ebersole's blog a while ago & wanted to try it out.  When I make the next card like this, I want to try Julie's trick with the floss threader.  Watch this video to see what I'm talking about! 
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

November Spotlight!


Each month, select stamp sets share the amuse|studio spotlight with a gorgeous color palette to create projects that showcase the versatility of paper crafting.  You can save on the stamp sets used to create these fabulous projects.  For more project ideas with this month's Spotlight items click here!
Monday, November 14, 2011

Happy Fall!

a|muse studio:
stamp sets: fresh foliage

cardstock: sugar, french roast woodgrain

ink: wasabi, french roast, pumpkin, pebble

embellishment: french roast organdy polka dot ribbon, pumpkin button
Friday, November 11, 2011

11-11-11

Happy Veteran's Day - honoring those who have served.
Thursday, November 10, 2011

Place Cards...

I'm excited to have family coming for Thanksgiving so yesterday & made placecards for our dinner table.  I used amuse|studio Fresh Foliage stamp set with Squash Ink. 
On Sale for $17.09 Thru Monday, November 14th 
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
The inspiration for this clean & simple card came from Lime Doodle.  One simple image stamped three times in three different colors of ink with a little added bling!

amuse|studio supplies:
Stamps:  Snow Crystals, Avian Notes
Cardstock:  Sugar
Ink:  Winter Sky, Cranberry, Eucalyptus, Onyx Versafine
Other:  Pearl Gems
Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Peace*Love*Joy

I had to try this card that Julie Ebersole created on her blog.  I love trees & I just happen to have the Bare Oak Tree stamp by Memory Box.  I used amuse|studio winter sky ink & my words are from a Hero Arts Holiday Sayings. 
Monday, November 7, 2011

Thanksgiving

All supplies by amuse|studio:
Cardstock: Toffee, Vanilla

Ink: Versafine Onyx, Toffee

Stamps: Bounty of the Season

Other: Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Jewels



Friday, November 4, 2011
amuse|studio supplies
Card Idea is from Page 10 of the Holiday Catalog
stamp sets: bounty of the season, mad for plaids

cardstock: kraft, sugar, french roast

ink: french roast, squash, latte

embellishment: toffee twine

other: hole punch (to thread twine through)
Thursday, November 3, 2011

Autumn Leaves...

amuse|studio supplies:
stamp sets: autumn leaves  ON SALE  $22.49 thru November 14th
cardstock: toffee, sugar, french roast woodgrain
ink: nutmeg, squash, sugar (embossed)
embellishment: french roast twill ribbon,
white embossing powder (sentiment)



Wednesday, November 2, 2011

November is a great time to host a workshop!

Please contact me if you are interested in hosting a workshop & find out how
you can earn this Holiday tag kit!
Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Great Inspiration!

I have been watching Kristina Werner's Holiday Card Series 2011 each & every day.  It is great inspiration for getting your Holiday cards stamped & ready to go!  Just listening to her opening music gets you in the mood.  She is already up to Day 22 and this is the last week.  If you have time it is fun to watch her card making videos.  I have linked you to her You Tube videos.