Sunday, June 30, 2013

Amuse Studio July Ribbon Sale!

Starting July 1st, all the Amuse Studio satin ribbon will be on sale for 25% off.  Ribbon sale applies to individual spools of satin ribbon only and does not include any other types of ribbon.  Sale is limited to in-stock items.  Sale ends 11:59 pm on July 31st, 2013. 


DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT SATIN RIBBON SALE.  STOCK UP NOW ON ALL YOUR FAVORITE COLORS.  DON'T FORGET THAT ALL OF OUR RIBBON HAS MATCHING CARDSTOCK AND INK!
Saturday, June 29, 2013

Amuse Studio Modern Zinnia

I love the Bandana technique on this cute Hello card!

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Stamps:  Modern Zinnia, Say It With Style
Cardstock:  Sky 4Bar card base, Cherry, Seattle Petite Pinstripe, Sugar
Ink: Onyx Versafine
Other:  Signo Uni-Ball White Gel Pen, Toffee Twine, Onyx Pearl Stickers

Score Sky cardstock at 5" to make a 4Bar card base scored at top (finished card measures 3 1/2" x 5")  Stamp Zinnia images with Onyx Versafine on the Cherry cardstock layer.  Using the gel pen, randomly add stitching lines.  Stamp the sentiment with Onyx Versafine ink on the sugar layer.  Add the Onyx pearl stickers beside the sentiment.  Adhere the Seattle Pinstripe layer to the Cherry layer, then adhere to card base.  Adhere the sugar layer.  Wrap the twine around the card front and tie in a bow. 

TIPS:  This technique takes a little time & patience but it is so worth it!  Make sure you shake the gel pen well before using it. 
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Friday, June 28, 2013

Amuse Studio Camp for one!

Beth Ann was passing thru on a road trip & was able to stop by to make a few cards!  We packed a lot into a short visit and I'm so glad that she was able to make it happen.  Notice she is wearing her Camp Wanna Stamp badges on her shirt! 
AND check this out...look at all the homebaked cookies & bottle of wine that she brought me!  I sampled the Chocolate Chip with Sea Salt cookie so far & it was divine!
Thanks so much Beth Ann - What a fun day to spend with a fellow stamper!
Thursday, June 27, 2013

Amuse Studio Camp Wanna Stamp

A little sneak peek at Camp Wanna Stamp projects - are you ready Beth Ann?  
Can't wait to see you.  Safe travels!
Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Amuse Studio Seasonal Branch

A simple singing bird card. 

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Stamps:  Seasonal Branch, All For Love, Touch of Nature
Cardstock:  Onyx Card base, Seattle Petite Pinstripe, Seattle Chevron
Ink:  Onyx Versafine
Other:  Onyx Baker's Twine

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Amuse Studio Anchors Aweigh

A cute card I saw at Conference using Amuse Studio's Anchors Aweigh stamp set. 

Monday, June 24, 2013

Amuse Studio Hello From Camp

A fun little treat of smores so cutely decorated for your next firepit party!

And for the inside of the bag I included a smores kit ready to go.  I used the small Hershey bars along with 3 Graham Cracker rectangles and 2 Marshmallows!  It fits into the small paper bag perfectly!

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Stamps:  Hello from Camp, Eat Your Veggies
Cardstock:  Sugar, Navy Petite Polka Dot, Cherry Petite Polka Dot, Navy
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Cherry, Versamark, White Embossing Powder
Other:  Copic Marker E21, Quickie Glue, Diamond Glitter, Cherry Chevron Ribbon, Navy Button, Vanilla Twine, Vintage Labels 1 Die Set

Fill bag with smores kit, then adhere the Navy Petite Polka dot cardstock to the bag front.  Wrap Cherry Chevron ribbon around the bag and adhere at the top with twine and attach the Navy button.  

Die cut the Sugar layer.  Stamp images with Memento Tuxedo Black & Cherry ink on the Sugar layer.  Stamp Just One Bite words with Versamark Ink on Navy cardstock, emboss with white embossing powder.  Attach Cherry Petite polka dot topper to Smores kit.  

Color in the marshmallows with Copic Marker E21 Baby Skin Pink.  Add quickie glue and a bit of Diamond Glitter to embellish the marshmallow with glitter.  

Mount the label on the paper bag with 3D foam adhesive.  

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Sunday, June 23, 2013

Amuse Studio With This Ring

A simple anniversary card for a couple that has a love for bike riding!  The bicycle meant for two in the Amuse Studio With This Ring Stamp set is perfect! 

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Stamps:  With This Ring, Enjoy the Ride, Say it With Style
Cardstock:  Seattle, Seattle Pinstripe, Sugar
Ink:  Onyx Versafine
Other:  Onyx Baker's Twine, Clear Gems for center of bicycle tires


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Saturday, June 22, 2013

Enjoy!

When you turn 60 you take it with a grain of salt!  I thought this card was perfect for my sister in law that has a big birthday coming up!  Happy Birthday Lois!

Stamps:  MFT Grab a Drink, Market Street Stamps Tiki Time, Amuse Studio Mini Alphabet/Numbers (retired)
Cardstock:  Simple Stories 24/Seven, Lily Bee Design This & That
Ink:  Onyx Versafine with Clear Embossing
Other: Paper Piecing, Copic Markers, Circle Nestabilities, Quickie Glue Pen, Diamond Glitter

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Friday, June 21, 2013

Amuse Studio Anchors Aweigh

 
This is a card made by the peeps at Amuse Studio HQ.  This card has fun texture and elements that are easy to do.  The stripes on the bottom were made by scoring the bottom half of the card from the inside of the card so the lines are raised up on the front side.  Then lightly sand the bottom half of the card to reveal the white core. (all AMuse Studio's signature colored card stock features a white core.)

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Stamps:  Anchors Aweigh, With This Ring
Cardstock:  Navy, Mermaid, Navy Pinstripe
Ink:  Mermaid, Navy
Other:  Navy Buttons, Twine, Anchors Aweigh Die Set, Sanding Block
Thursday, June 20, 2013

Amuse Studio Anchors Aweigh Treat Box

This little Anchor Popcorn box is perfect for your next party!  It was simple and fun to make too!

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Stamps:  Anchors Aweigh
Cardstock:  Navy
Ink:  Versamark with white Embossing Powder
Other:  Static Magic Pouch, Navy Baker's Cording, Crop-a-dile

Cut Navy Cardstock 3" x 9" (times two).  Score the Navy cardstock at 3" & 6" on both pieces.  Layer the centers of the Navy cardstock perpendicularly on top of each other and fold sides to form box.  Stamp anchor with Versamark on four sides of the box.  Emboss the anchor with white Embossing powder on four sides of the box.  Punch 10 holes on each side of the box using the smallest Crop-a-dile hole.  Thread Navy baker's cording through the holes to tie the sides together. 
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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Amuse Studio Purse Treat Holder

A darling little purse treat holder.

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Stamps:  None
Cardstock:  Onyx, Vellum
Ink: None
Other:  Harlequin Impression Plate, Circle Punch (1/8" or 1/16"), Onyx Satin Ribbon, White paper bag, Poinsettia Die set, Onyx mini brad

Cut Onyx cardstock 4 1/2" x 3 1/2", scored at 3" (on long side).  Cut another piece of Onyx cardstock 3 1/2" x 3".  Emboss both Onxy pieces with harlequin impression plate.  Punch two small holes along scored area of onyx cardstock, insert Onyx ribbon, adhere ends to inside of cardstock.  Cut down white treat bag to 4" tall.  Adhere Onyx pieces to each side.  Die cut three flowers from vellum, attach together with Onyx brad.  Adhere to purse front. 
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Amuse Studio Sunset Beach

Here are the cards for the nieces that have birthdays coming up.  I used the same layout as for the nephews only added a scalloped circle, a little bling and of course used pink cardstock!

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Stamps:  Birthday Builder, Sunset Beach, Cupcake Companion
Cardstock:  Berry, Sugar, Onyx, Papaya, Grapefruit
Ink:  Papaya, Grapefruit, Onyx Versafine
Other: Circle & Scallop Nestabilities, Pink Twinkle Stickers
Monday, June 17, 2013

Amuse Studio Sunset Beach


We have several nephews with birthdays in June & July.  Thanks to my friend, Doreen for this card idea!  I was so happy with how they turned out and they will be perfect for all these young men with birthdays coming up!  I made a girl version as well and I will post pictures tomorrow :) 

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Stamps:  Birthday Builder, Rock Star, Sunset Beach
Cardstock:  Mermaid Card base, Sugar, Orange, Papaya
Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Papaya, Orange
Other:  Circle Nestabilities
Sunday, June 16, 2013

Happy Father's Day!

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Amuse Studio Love Machines

This is a card that was sent to me by a friend.  Aren't the little robots cute? 

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Stamps:  Love Machines
Cardstock:  Sugar, Onyx, Poppy Card base
Ink:  Versamark Ink with White Embossing Powder
Friday, June 14, 2013

Amuse Studio Anchors Aweigh


This adorable treat box was made with the Amuse Studio Fry Box die.  The scallops were made by trimming the box edges with the Scallop Border Die set.  Jenna at Amuse Studio HQ is so clever!  She stamped the inside of the box with the Rolling Seas background stamp with Sky ink.

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Stamps:  Anchors Aweigh, Rolling Seas BG
Cardstock:  Sky, Bermuda Petite Pinstripe
Ink:  Navy, Sky
Other:  Fry Box Die, Scallop Border Die Set, Anchors Aweigh whale die to match stamp set, Vanilla Twine, Navy Button
Thursday, June 13, 2013

Amuse Studio Make a Wish

Here is something you may or may not know about me...I love those little 6x6 pads of patterned paper.  I love that all the patterns go together and are most of the time are double sided for added fun.  I have tried not to buy them so much any more but I couldn't resist this one that I picked up at Archiver's the other day.  The patterned paper is the focal point of the card with a little Happy Birthday sentiment from an Amuse Studio stamp set.

Stamps:  Amuse Studio Make a Wish
Cardstock: French Roast Card base, Sugar, Authentique Renew Patterned Paper
Ink:  Onyx Versafine
Other:  Amuse Studio Twinkle Stickers

{All products except for the patterned Authentique paper are Amuse Studio}


Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Amuse Studio Modern Zinnia

I double stamped the Modern Zinnia.  The first time with Poppy ink using the solid image and the second time with cotton white stazon ink using the open image. 

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Stamps:  Modern Zinnia, Making a Difference
Cardstock:  Sugar card base, Kraft
Ink:  Poppy, Cotton White Stazon, Onyx Versafine
Other:  Sugar Organdy Ribbon, Heart Twinkle Sticker
Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Amuse Studio Geek is the New Chic

This was a card that was given to Consultants at Conference.  I thought I would feature it on my blog today since Geek is the New Chic is on sale during June!  There are coordinating dies that go with the stamp set.

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Stamps:  Geek is the New Chic (on Sale during June 2013)
Cardstock:  Onyx, Sugar, Poppy
Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Poppy
Other:  Poppy Satin ribbon, Circle & Scallop Circle Nestabilities
Monday, June 10, 2013

Amuse Studio Father's Day Stamp Set

The cutest bow tie card!

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Stamps:  Father's Day
Cardstock:  Seattle, Onyx, Seattle Petite Pinstripe, Seattle Petite Polka Dot
Ink:  Versamark, Onyx Embossing Powder, Static Magic pouch
Other:  Gold Washi Tape

Cutting Instructions:  

Seattle cardbase 7" x 5"
Onyx Cardstock 4 1/4" x 3"
Seattle Petite Pinstripe cardstock 4" x 2 3/4"
Seattle Petite Polka Dot cardstock  1" x 1 1/4" plus 1/8" scrap to tie bow

Score Seattle cardstock at 3 1/2" to create side fold 4-bar card base.  Stamp image with Versamark on Seattle Pinstripe cardstock; emboss with Onyx embossing powder.  Adhere gold washi tape to left side of the Seattle pinstripe layer, adhere to Onyx layer.  Adhere Onyx layer to card base.  Score Seattle petite polka dot every 1/8" (scoring the length), then accordian fold the paper.  Pinch accordian folded piece together and wrap 1/8" scrap around to close, forming the bow tie.  Adhere bow tie to card front.

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Amuse Studio Camp Wanna Stamp

I've been working on the Camp Wanna Stamp cards!  Here is one in the Birdwatching category.  The feather was made out of Amuse Studio's Gold Washi tape!  
Pretty cool technique!  

Wanna Learn More - Come to Camp Wanna Stamp!!  
Saturday, June 8, 2013

Amuse Studio Anchors Aweigh


I love the colors in this card that was designed by the creative Jenna at Amuse Studio so I had to make one up myself! 

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Stamps:  Anchors Aweigh
Cardstock:  Kraft card base, Navy, Mermaid, Sky 
Ink:  Navy, Cocoa
Other:  Navy Baker's Cording, Nestabilities Circle to cut out Star







Friday, June 7, 2013

Amuse Studio Camp Wanna Stamp

Getting geared up for Camp Wanna Stamp!  Ready to earn your badges??



Thursday, June 6, 2013

Amuse Studio Father's Day


This is a great way to present a nice bottle of wine to Dad for Father's Day! 

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Stamps:  Father's Day
Cardstock:  Onyx, Sugar, Seattle
Ink:  Versamark with Gold Embossing Powder
Other:  Static Magic Pouch, Circle Punch, Corner Chomper, Onyx Chevron Ribbon

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Amuse Studio Geek Is the New Chic

A great card using Amuse Studio's Geek is the New Chic stamp set and it is on Sale during the month of June!

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Stamps:  Geek is the New Chic
Cardstock:  Onyx, Sugar
Ink:  Versafine Onyx, Versamark with Gold Embossing Powder
Other:  Static Magic Pouch, Antique Brass Brad, Vintage Labels 2 Die Set, Geek is the New Chic Die Set


 







Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Amuse Studio Thank You!

A darling Thank You card made by my friend, Joan!  She was so kind and provided all the Thank You notes for the workshop orders.  Joan even used her FREE product from her workshop - the Nestabilities Labels 1!  She earned lots of free stuff for hosting the workshop.  If you would like to host a very fun evening of card making at a workshop & earn free product, please contact me!

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Stamps:  Graceful Greetings
Cardstock:  Cherry, Cherry Chevron, Cherry Petite Pinstripe
Ink:  Onyx Versafine
Other:  Cherry Sheer Organdy Ribbon, Nestabilities Labels 1
Monday, June 3, 2013

Amuse Studio Chalkboard Look

This is one of the card we made at a workshop recently.  The design came from the upcoming Camp Wanna Stamp kits.  I used words from the Eat Cake stamp set.  

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Stamps:  Eat Cake (this set was only available to hostesses in May 2013 but you could substitute other words)
Cardstock:  Kraft card base, Onyx, Papaya Petite Pinstripe, Papaya Chevron
Ink:  Versamark, White Embossing Powder, White Ink around edges of black tag
Other:  Onyx Baker's Twine, Buttercup Button, Dimensionals, Static Magic Pouch, Nestabilities Labels 1
Sunday, June 2, 2013

Amuse Studio Modern Zinnia with a little Southern Sass



Lots and Lots of Thank you cards!

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Stamps:  Modern Zinnia, Southern Sass
Cardstock:  Grapefruit, Grapefruit Petite Pinstripe
Ink:  Grapefruit, Onyx Versafine
Other:  Vintage Labels 2 Die Set, Sugar Organdy Ribbon, Twinkle Stickers
Saturday, June 1, 2013

Amuse Studio June Spotlight Sale

Amuse Studio's June Spotlight Sale is Here!  Spotlight stamp sets are 10% off during June.