Friday, July 29, 2011
My friend, Susan sent me this card using Graceful Greetings. 

a•muse|studio Supplies:
Cardstock - Lichen, Onyx, Sugar
Stamps - Graceful Greetings
Ink: Lichen, Onyx Versafine, Clear Embossing Powder
Other: Sheer Organdy Ribbon, Impression Plate
Thursday, July 28, 2011

Graceful Greetings

What an elegant look you get with Graceful Greetings. 

a•muse|studio Supplies:
Cardstock - Onyx Polka Dot, Onyx, Vanilla
Stamps - Graceful Greetings
Ink: Onyx Versafine, Clear Embossing Powder
Other: Twinkle Stickers
Shop til you drop here!
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Marvelous Marigolds is a favorite of mine!  This was a clean and simple (CAS) card that didn't take much time at all. 

a•muse|studio Supplies:  
Cardstock - Latte
Stamps - Marvelous Marigolds, Just Because
Ink: Fern Blackberry Papaya French Roast
Other: EK Success Shimmering Halloween Dots
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
I love this little branch in the Happily Ever After set by amuse|studio.  I started out with wheat cardstock & stamped the mesh background on the front. 

a•muse|studio Supplies:
Cardstock - Wheat
Stamps - Happily Ever After, Smile Inside, Mesh Background
Ink: Toffee, Onyx Versafine
Other: French Roast Organdy Ribbon, Copics

Enjoy shopping at my webstore!
Monday, July 25, 2011

Leaves of Fall

Another Fall card.  This idea is in the 2011 amuse|studio Catalog & Inspiration Guide.  I had fun using my amuse|studio inks again! 

a•muse|studio Supplies:
Cardstock - Sugar
Stamps - Harvest Blessings
Ink: Pumpkin Fern Toffee Wheat Squash French Roast
Other: Twinkle Stickers  White Twill ribbon
Please visit my webstore to find this great Fall stamp set!!
Sunday, July 24, 2011

Loving Memories...

I started out with a white card base & stamped with buttercup ink directly on the front of the card with the tiny harlequin pattern from Swanky Backgrounds.  I used Fern ink for the tree & French Roast Ink for the words.  I really like the simple design of this card. 
  a•muse|studio Supplies:
Cardstock - Sugar
Stamps - Swanky Backgrounds (July Sale!), Loving Memories
Ink: Buttercup, Fern, French Roast
Other: Papaya Organdy Ribbon, Corner Chomper

Please visit my amuse|studio web store to purchase items seen here!
Saturday, July 23, 2011

I ♥ amuse|studio ink!

Simple Thank You cards using amuse|studio inks.  I amuse|studio ink!

a•muse|studio Supplies:
Cardstock - Sugar
Stamps - Clever Girls (flower), Friend to Friend (words)
Ink: Blush, Sky, Buttercup, Onyx
Other: Twinkle Stickers, Score lines
Friday, July 22, 2011

New Holiday Catalog Release!!

Good Morning Everyone!  I am a little blurry eyed this morning because I stayed up late to see the release of the new Holiday Catalog by amuse|studio!  If you would like to see all the great new products that will be available starting on August 22, please email me & I can email you a PDF copy!   Let me just say, you are going to love all the great new products!! Wow, amuse|studio has outdone themselves!!!!!
Thursday, July 21, 2011

Watermelon...

This watermelon banner from the amuse|studio July Spotlight ideas was my inspiration for this card that I made yesterday. 
a•muse|studio Supplies:
Cardstock - Blush, Bubblegum, Lichen
Stamps - Swanky Backgrounds, Friend to Friend
Ink: Buttercup, Fern, Onyx
Other: Flower Punch

I used this flower punch to make the watermelon seeds.  It worked perfect for the small seeds that I needed on the watermelon slice!
Swanky Backgrounds is on Sale during the July Spotlight Sale for $16.19.  It is a great set to have in your collection that will add interesting backgrounds to your cards. 
Visit my webstore to shop!
Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Autumn Blessings...

My favorite time of year is Fall.  I know that it is 100+ degrees here but I'm looking forward to Fall!  This was a super simple card using Kraft cardstock for the base.  I stamped the woodgrain background directly on the card front & used the great amuse|studio inks for the maple leaf. 


a•muse|studio Supplies:
Cardstock - Kraft
Stamps - Woodgrain Background, Autumn Beauty
Ink: French Roast, Fern, Pumpkin
Other: Twinkle Stickers

Please visit my webstore to find all the products shown here!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011

She's Here!

This baby card has been in my stash easily over 5 years!  It is about time that I used it don't you think?  I needed a baby card to send to a friend's daughter that just had a baby girl. 
Stamps used  - Baby Basket by AMuse Art Stamps, She's Here words by Simply Stamped, Background by Savvy Stamps
Monday, July 18, 2011

Autumn Blessings

      
a•muse|studio Supplies:
Cardstock - Sugar, Kraft, Pumpkin, Onyx
Stamps - Woodgrain Background, Autumn Beauty
Ink: Onxy Versafine & Clear Embossing Powder, Pumpkin
Other: Copic Markers, Copper Stickles on Pinecone

Please visit my webstore to find all these products.
Saturday, July 16, 2011

what's the scoop?


What a sweet combination - ice cream cones with amuse|studio gingham cardstock!
This reminds me of summer - sweet summertime!  And that reminds me of a song...

All supplies by a•muse|studio:
Cardstock - Sugar, Gingham patterned paper in Orange, Buttercup & Bubblegum
Stamps - The Scoop Page 9
Ink: Onyx Versafine with clear embossing powder
Other: Quickie Glue Pen & Diamond Glitter
Sheer Organdy Ribbon in Orange, Papaya & Bubblegum
Please visit my webstore to find all these products.
Friday, July 15, 2011

July Spotlight Starts Today!


Each month amuse|studio has selected stamp sets that share the spotlight with a gorgeous color palette to create projects that showcase the versatility of paper crafting.

For one month, you can save 10% on these stamp sets used to create these fabulous projects!




Birthday Builder - Sale $7.19
Tini Time - Sale $16.19
That's The Ticket - Sale $16.19
Graphic Sunflower - Sale $8.99
Swanky Backgrounds - Sale $16.19

Click here to order!

And, for a limited time, order the special Sorbet cardstock assortment pack - an easy way to get the look showcased in this month's spotlight. Sorbet Assortment Pack contains four sheets each:  Watermelon, Buttercup, Apricot, Sage & Lichen
Thursday, July 14, 2011

For Baby

I used Martha Stewart's Double Arches punch to decorate the box.  The paper is Spring Moss by Papertrey Ink.  The brown box was purchased at Impress Rubber Stamps.  It was all about the cute presentation on this project.  I'm going to miss a baby shower next weekend so I wanted to send a gift card in style! 
I decorated the inside of the box as well.  The patterned paper is Everyday Blessings by Papertrey Ink.  I made my favorite gift card holder using Papertrey Ink stamps & papers.  Go to this post for directions on making the gift card holders.  The rattle & shower words are from Baby Button Bits
I still love this onsie and have used it over & over & over!  Bitty Baby Blessings by Papertrey Ink.
The gift card easily slips into the slot & you still have room to write your personal message. 
Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Did You Hear about the free stuff??

A Muse Studio is going On the Road! Come play with us. We'll make some great cards using our favorite products. You'll learn fab tips and techniques and meet the creative women behind A Muse Studio. And you will get a FREE stamp set ($10.99 value) and a FREE catalog ($9.95 value). There will be fun door prizes too. Grab some friends and make it a girls night out!
Special Bonus!  Sign up no later than 14 days before your local event to receive the free stamp set.  Space is limited, register today!

All attendees are asked to please bring a basic tool kit consisting of detail scissors, ruler, pencil and the adhesive of your choice and any other paper-crafting supplies you can't stamp without! All other supplies will be provided.

These cities are now open for registration.

AUG 14 NASHUA NH
AUG 15 SYRACUSE NY
AUG 16 PHILADELPHIA PA
AUG 18 AKRON OH
AUG 19 ANN ARBOR MI
SEPT 11 ROSEMONT IL
SEPT 12 INDIANAPOLIS IN
SEPT 13 ST LOUIS MO
SEPT 14 KENNESAW GA
SEPT 14 KANSAS CITY MO
SEPT 15 GREENVILLE SC
SEPT 15 DES MOINES IA
SEPT 16 CHARLOTTE NC
SEPT 16 MINNEAPOLIS MN
SEPT 18 RICHMOND VA

Space is limited, register today!  Registration here
Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Simple Elegance...



I love the simple elegance of these cards.  I used Vanilla Cardstock with Black Onyx Ink and a bit of layering.  

All supplies by amuse|studio 
Cardstock - Vanilla, Onyx
Stamps - Ornate Elements, Celebrate with Style
Ink: Versafine Black Onyx
Monday, July 11, 2011

Dauber Storage

I picked up this Gary Burlin Sponge Dauber Storage box when I was in Milwaukee for the Scrapbook & Rubber Stamp Expo.  Can I tell you that I am lovin' this little thing?  I decided since there were 40 slots for sponge daubers that I would use the daubers with my amuse|studio inks.  It is so handy to pull out this little plastic case when I'm ready to use them! 
And of course nothing around here is put away without a label on it :)