Friday, November 30, 2012

Amuse Studio Mail!

Look what came in the mail yesterday - FREE stuff!  And I love FREE!  My Amuse Studio Pink Tote, my 2013 Valentine Catalogs and Cup of Good Cheer stamp set.    
Thursday, November 29, 2012

Amuse Studio Mini Holiday Messages



Amuse Studio supplies:

Stamps:  Mini Holiday Messages
Cardstock: Wasabi, Pebble, Bubblegum, Kraft, Bubblegum polka dot (retired)
Ink: Versafine Onyx
Other:  Bubblegum button, Vanilla twine, Washi tape (from summer assortment)
Nestabilities classic scalloped squares, Tree die

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Amuse Studio Family Icons

Here is a fun little card for someone that is engaged or an anniversary greeting. 


Stamps:  Family Icons, Little Peanuts
Cardstock:  Sugar, Lichen
Ink:  Sky, Blush, Cherry, Versafine Black
Other:  Lichen Satin Ribbon


Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Amuse Studio - Cardstock Scraps

I used cardstock scraps to make these cute little wrapped candies.  If you are like me I save a lot of small pieces of cardstock thinking they could be used for something.  These little stacks take a small amount of cardstock so they are perfect for using up your scraps.  Tie them up with our Cherry Baker's twine & you have a stack of sweetness! 

Amuse Studio Cardstock - Wasabi, Cherry Woodgrain, Cherry, Wasabi & Cherry Chevron
Hershey miniatures work well for this project - they stack nicely and you also get a variety of chocolate! 

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Monday, November 26, 2012

Cyber Monday

Are you doing some Cyber Monday shopping today? 
Don't forget how easy it is to SHOP RIGHT HERE 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for all your Amuse Studio products! 

If you were one of my customers that purchased the Fight Like A Girl stamp set during Breast Cancer Awareness, you should have or will have shortly a coupon for 20% off of your online order.  The coupon is valid for an online order with me through
December 31, 2012.  Don't miss out on this great coupon!!   



Sunday, November 25, 2012

Amuse Studio A Christmas Carol



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Stamps:  A Christmas Carol
Cardstock: French roast, Cherry, T'was the Night before Christmas, Wasabi, Vanilla
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa
Other: Wasabi satin ribbon, Copic markers, Scallop border set dies

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Holiday Cards

So have you started on your Holiday Cards yet?  I love it when I get a photo card in the mail.  Here are some great ideas combining your photos and some simple stamped images. 



Friday, November 23, 2012

Black Friday



Are you out shopping today scooping up all those bargains or are you at home getting started on your Holiday decorating & maybe doing a little stamping? 


I thought you might enjoy this little funny...

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone - I had this card on my blog earlier, but I wanted to show you the cute little muslin bags that I found that will be perfect for a little favor on our Thanksgiving table!
Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Paper Straw Wreath

I saw this idea and thought it was kind of cool to make a wreath out of paper straws.  
Are you getting in the mood to do some crafty projects for the Holidays??
Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Amuse Studio Nordic Noel

Who says a deer has to be for a Christmas card? 

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Stamps:  Nordic Noel, Seasonal Branch, Fresh Foliage
Cardstock: Squash, Vanilla, French Roast
Ink:  French Roast, Squash, Nutmeg
Other:  French Roast Baker's Twine, Quickie Glue pen for adhering flocking, French Roast Flocking, French Roast Pearl Stickers

Score Squash cardstock at 4 1/4" to make an A2 card base.  Adhere French Roast Woodgrain layer to bottom of Vanilla layer.  Stamp deer on Vanilla layer with French Roast ink, slightly above French Roast woodgrain layer.  Stamp branch on upper left side of Vanilla layer with French Roast ink.  Stamp leaf onto branch with Squash ink.  Stamp leaf onto branch with Nutmeg ink.  Stamp sentiment on Wheat layer with French Roast ink.  Using square punch, position Wheat layer in corner of punch to create a banner edge.  Wrap baker's twine around Vanilla layer between Wheat and French Roast woodgrain layers.  Mount Vanilla layer to card base using dimensionals.  Apply Quickie glue pen to antlers.  Sprinkle French Roast flocking over atlers, gently pressing flocking into glue with your fingers.  Embellish with three French Roast Pearl Stickers.
Monday, November 19, 2012

Amuse Studio Fresh Foliage

Happy Fall Ya'll - 

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Stamps:  Fresh Foliage, Script Background (Both Stamp Sets on Sale during November)
Cardstock:  Toffee, Vanilla
Ink:  French Roast, Nutmeg
Other:  French Roast Baker's Twine, French Roast Button, Glue Dots

Score Toffee cardstock at 4 1/4" to create an A2 card base (finished card measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2")  Using solid leaf images from Fresh Foliage, ink in Nutmeg & "kiss" the Script background (Press inked, solid image onto un-inked script background stamp) and stamp on Vanilla layers as shown.  Using line leaf images from Fresh Foliage, ink in French Roast and stamp over solid images (don't worry if they don't line up perfectly).  Adhere Vanilla layers to Toffee card base with dimensionals.  Thread buttons with baker's twine and adhere buttons to Vanilla layers with glue dots.  Stamp sentiment on card base with French roast ink.  Wrap baker's twin around card and tie. 
Sunday, November 18, 2012

Amuse Studio Perfectly Polished

This is a cute idea that you could use for Thanksgiving to invite your guests to the feast! 





Stamps: Perfectly Polished
Cardstock: French roast, Toffee, Kraft, Sugar
Ink: French roast, Squash
Other:  Latte pearl stickers, Mini envelope die, Nestabilities Labels 8



Saturday, November 17, 2012

Amuse Studio Perfectly Polished

A simple card that would be cute for your Thanksgiving table. 




Stamps: Perfectly Polished, Script background

Cardstock:  Sugar, Kraft
Ink: Sugar, French Roast
Other: Vanilla twine
Friday, November 16, 2012

Amuse Studio Making Spirits Bright



All Supplies by Amuse Studio:

Stamps:  Making Spirits Bright
Cardstock:  Vanilla, Candy Cane Stripe, Seattle Petite Polka Dot
Ink:  Titian
Other:  Silver glitter, Cherry chevron ribbon, Cherry baker's twine, Star trio die set, Rosette die set (scallop, trimmed to make smaller rosette), Crop-a-dile (to punch hole in top of tag), Square punch (used to make "sparkle" banner)
Thursday, November 15, 2012

Amuse Studio Autumn Greetings!

Don't you just love the colors of Fall?    I love this collage card by Amuse Studio using a variety of different stamps. 


Stamps: Mod BG 1, Script BG, Fresh Foliage (All On Sale during November!)
Cardstock:  Vanilla (Cut 8 1/2" x 6")
Ink:  Wheat, French Roast, Squash
Other:  French Roast Felt, Leaf Trio Dies, 1/4" Super Stick Red tape, Corner Chomper (1/2" side)

Score Vanilla cardstock at 4 1/4" to create the card base.  The finished card measures 4 1/4" x 6". 
Stamp the woodgrain image from Mod Backgrounds 1 with Wheat ink, in upper third of the card, just left of center.
Using French Roast Ink, press half the ink pad onto edge of Script background.  Do not worry about even ink coverage for this technique - a little variance adds to the collage look.
Stamp leaf from Fresh Foliage in Squash ink in upper left corner of woodgrain image.  Ink again and stamp in bottom right corner.  Do not re-ink and stamp again in the bottom right area (overlapping text, woodgrain and previously stamped leaf).
Die cut oak leaf from French Roast felt and adhere to card front.  Use super stick tape & add just a bit to the leaf ends to make sure they stay put.
Stamp sentiment with French Roast ink.
Round the corners on right side of the card with 1/2" side of Corner chomper.   
 
  
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Amuse Studio Christmas Tags

Have you started working on your Christmas cards and Christmas tags?  Amuse Studio has everything you need for your Homemade Holidays!!

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Stamps:  Winter Pine
Ink:  Cherry
Cardstock:  Vanilla, Wasabi Chevron
Other:  Cherry Baker's Twine, Cherry Felt, Pearl Stickers, Poinsettia Die Set, Classic Tags Die Set
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Love Is In The Air

I know that it is only November but we are already thinking ahead to February with our 2013 Valentine's Day Catalog & Inspiration Guide.  If you are interested in taking a peek at the new stuff in a PDF version of the catalog, please just EMAIL ME.  There is a whole lot of Love In The Air with awesome new products available on December 1st.  
Monday, November 12, 2012

Happy Veteran's Day

God bless all those that have served and are currently protecting our great country USA!!

Thank you Dad for your service to our country!  Happy Veteran's Day!
Sunday, November 11, 2012

Amuse Studio Fresh Foliage

This card design is thanks to my fellow Consultant, Kamila!  I needed a quick card to send for a Bridal Shower with a Fall Theme.  I thought the Fall leaves with the sentiment from Love Is In The Air went together nicely!  

I used Amuse Studio's Gift Card Insert Die inside the card with French Roast woodgrain card stock in keeping with the Fall theme.  A gift card from Bed Bath & Beyond and I'm all ready to send my gift!!  


Stamps:  Fresh Foliage, Love Is In The Air (new Valentine set available Dec 1st)
Cardstock:  Pumpkin, Sugar, French Roast Woodgrain
Ink:  French Roast
Other:  Copic Markers, Clear Spica Pen, French Roast Twill Ribbon, Gift Card Insert Die
Saturday, November 10, 2012

Amuse Studio Give Thanks

I love the sentiment on this card - For Our Blessings We Are Thankful. 

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Stamps:  Give Thanks
Cardstock:  Toffee, Squash, Vanilla, French Roast Woodgrain
Ink:  Toffee, French Roast
Other:  Vanilla Twill
Friday, November 9, 2012

Amuse Studio Stationery Box







The stationery gift box ...It's made from Clear Cardstock and lined with French Roast Woodgrain! I love, love, love that you can make this look any way you want just by changing up the lining!  Here's a couple of tips:

Amuse Studio Clear Cardstock is super sturdy (why it's SO great for card bases and projects like this). Because of this, you should go over your scoreline multiple times, using more pressure than normal cardstock.  Super Stick Tape is used to adhere the box sides together. 

The lining is cut to match the dimensions of the box, minus the sides - so 5.75 x 10.25. For an easy fit, score it just a smidge UNDER the scoring dimensions for the box. (If your lining peeks over the top at all, just trim!) The lining isn't adhered in any way.
Thursday, November 8, 2012

Amuse Studio Peace On Earth

While visiting a friend, she came up with this stunning design for a Christmas card using Amuse Studio Peace on Earth stamp set.


Stamps:  Peace On Earth
Ink:  Versamark with White Embossing, Onyx Versafine, Pebble on edges
Cardstock:  Slate, Sugar
Other:  Static Magic, Heat Tool, Stickles to add a little sparkle & snow

If you decide to make a quantity of these cards I found it helpful to make a template for the snow bank.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Amuse Studio Sneak Peek...

Look at a few of the fun new Valentine products that will be available on December 1st. 
Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Amuse Studio Winter Pine

Last year around this time I saw a card that Julie Ebersole made that I just loved.  I decided to try to make a similiar card using all Amuse Studio products.  It is so simple but I love how it turned out! 


I stamped part of the branch from Amuse Studio's Winter Pine stamp set with Fern Ink. 



Stamps:  Winter Pine, Peace On Earth
Ink:  Fern, Versafine Onyx
Cardstock:  Sugar, Onyx
Other:  Cherry Baker's Twine, Small Jingle Bell, Dental Floss Threader, Paper Piercer

*Tip - Dental floss threaders are wonderful for slipping twine & ribbon thru tiny holes.
Monday, November 5, 2012

Amuse Studio Best of Times

Now if you have been following my blog for very long, you know that I love Halloween but I really love Fall just as much.  My favorite things about Fall are the weather, college football and the beautiful colors both in nature & in decorating. 
When I made these cards I used my favorite colors of Fall -
shades of green, pumpkin, gold, brown. 


Stamps:  Best of Times, Letterpress Greetings, Tool-rific, Give Thanks
Cardstock:  Wasabi, Pumpkin, Vanilla, French Roast Woodgrain, French Roast
Ink:  Fern, Pumpkin, Nutmeg, Sage, Timber Brown StazOn 
Other:  French Roast Twill Ribbon, Fern Sheer Organdy, French Roast Sheer Organdy, Scallop Border Die Set