Friday, January 31, 2014

Valentine Box

Valentine box all decorated and ready for treats!  

Amuse Studio Products:  SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps: Love Me Do
Cardstock:  Sugar, Grapefruit, Grapefruit Chevron, Seattle Polka Dots
Ink:  Versamark with White Embossing Powder
Other:  Seattle Baker's Cording, Rosette Die Set
Thursday, January 30, 2014

Amuse Studio Sweet Treats!

There are so many fun sweet treats that are available for Valentine's Day.  These gummy hearts are super cute, especially when they are stacked on a cocktail skewer!  Along with a cute tag to decorate the treat you are ready to share the love!  

Amuse Studio Products:         SHOP AMUSE STUDIO
Stamps:  Sending My Love
Cardstock:  Grapefruit Petite Pinstripe, Grapefruit Polka Dot
Ink:  Grapefruit
Other:  Heart Die Trio, Cherry Baker's Twine, Holiday Tag Die Set, Cello bags, wooden skewers
Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Amuse Studio Love Me Do

A quick & simple card that can be used as a Thank You or many other occasions.  

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps: Love Me Do 
Card stock: Sugar card base, Cherry Chevron, Onyx, Cherry 
Ink:  Papertrey Ink Snow White
Other:  Heart Die Trio, Vintage Labels 2 Die Set, Chalk

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Birthday Cards

Good ole chalk works great on Amuse Studio's Onyx card stock to give your project the chalkboard look that is so on trend. I made up several birthday cards so that I have them in my stash when I need them.  


I added a glittered heart over top of the Baker's Twine since the cards will mostly be for February birthdays.  I also stamped the back of the card with the Amuse Studio logo and a sweet heart!  

Amuse Studio Products:   SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Eat Cake (retired)
Card stock:  Kraft, Grapefruit Chevron, Grapefruit Petite Pinstripe, Onyx
Ink:  Versamark Ink with White Embossing Powder
Other:  Static Magic Pouch, Crayola Chalk, Nestabilities Labels 1, Heart Trio Die Set, Onyx Baker's Twine
Monday, January 27, 2014

Target Treats!

There is nothing better than the dollar bin at Target - don't you agree??  I found these square clear containers and thought they would be cute decorated for Valentine's Day treats.  




A few of these heart shaped Gobstoppers in the decorated clear containers and a cute Valentine Treat is ready to go!

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  All For Love, Sending My Love
Card stock:  Cherry, Grapefruit, Grapefruit Petite Pinstripe
Ink:  Grapefruit, Seattle
Other:  Rectangle Nestabilities, Square Nestabilities, Candy, Clear Square Containers from Target
Sunday, January 26, 2014

Amuse Studio Friends Fur-Ever

Today's cards feature the Friends Fur-Ever stamp set.  There are 6 cute critters, 8 sentiments and 5 natural elements in this set... 19 stamps in all!  And, it's on sale through 2/14 as part of our SWEET sale (save 25%). 
Item #SISQ012  $16.49

Saturday, January 25, 2014

Amuse Studio Tweet Heart Giveaway

Wanna win this Tweet Heart Stamp set and Bubblegum Organdy Ribbon?  
Go to the Amuse Studio blog and leave a comment for Linda.  To enter, all you need to do is post a comment on the blog post telling her what your favorite crafting holiday/occasion is.  I know... it's hard to choose!  
A winner will be selected on Monday, January 27th.

Friday, January 24, 2014

Christmas Card Inspired!

My inspiration today came from a Christmas card that I received from my friend, Jaelynn.  I love the chalkboard tag and the glittered star.  I decided to copy her card layout and give it a Valentine theme. 

I used Amuse Studio products except for a leaf branch from the Silhouette store.  I love Amuse Studio's Champagne Glitter - it was the perfect touch to add a little sparkle to the heart embellishment.

 

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  My Aim Is True
Card stock:  Cherry card base, Candy Cane Stripe, Onyx, Green scrap
Ink:  Papertrey Ink Fresh Snow
Other:  Vintage Labels 2 Die Set, Heart Trio Die Set, Silhouette Leaf Cluster, White Chalk, Cherry Baker's Twine

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Amuse Studio Monster Bash

Aren't these Love Monsters cute?  The gals at Amuse Studio are doing the Monster "Bash"!  Kids Valentine's Day cards are so fun to make & it's a fun time to bring out all of your sillier stamp sets.  C'mon..you know you have a few.
Today's cards all feature the Monster Bash stamp set.  It's on sale through 2/14 as part of our SWEET sale (save 25%!) 

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO 

Stamps:  Monster Bash, Tweet Heart, On Broadway Alphabet, Essential Sentiments, Snail & Co
Cardstock:  Sugar, Onyx, Mermaid, Grass, Cherry
Ink:  Onyx, Mermaid, Seattle, Grass, Poppy  
Other:  What's Up dies, Heart Die Trio


Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Amuse Studio Valentine Treats!

I created these cute little Valentine treat boxes with Amuse Studio products.  I used a retired stamp set that was offered during our Cyber Monday Sale before Christmas.  Hopefully you also have it in your collection!

Amuse Studio Products:      SHOP AMUSE STUDIO 

Stamps:  My Aim Is True (retired)
Cardstock:  Grapefruit Chevron, Grapefruit Petite Pinstripe, Sugar
Ink:  Onyx Versafine
Other:  Witch's Brew Digital File for the label shape, Silver Brad, Scallop Border Die set  

Template for the Mini Treat Box -  This template will make an adorable Treat Box for any occasion from a 3.5" x 8.5" piece of card stock.  You can actually make two boxes out of one sheet of our wonderful card stock!  
Treat Box Dimensions (3"W x 2.5"H x 1"D)  
Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Amuse Studio Loves Ya!

Hoo Loves Ya?  The gals at Amuse Studio do!!

Amuse Studio Products:   SHOP AMUSE STUDIO 24/7 

Stamps:  Owl's Well, Friends Fur-ever
Cardstock:  Seattle Petite Pinstripe, Grapefruit, Cherry
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, French Roast
Other:  Holiday Tags Die Set, Scallop Borders Die Set, Cherry Baker's Twine, Copic Markers

Monday, January 20, 2014

Amuse Studio Quick & Cute Valentines

Another quick & cute Valentine treat by Amuse Studio.  

Amuse Studio Products:   SHOP AMUSE STUDIO 

Stamps:  Quick & Cute Valentines
Cardstock:  Sugar, Cherry, Grapefruit Petite Polka Dot
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
Other:  Copic Markers, Heart Die Trio, Quickie Glue Pen, Diamond Glitter, Sugar Organdy Polka Dot Ribbon, Circle Nestabilities, 3D Adhesive, Heart Shaped Lollipop
Sunday, January 19, 2014

Amuse Studio Sending My Love

Absolutely love this simple cute mini card by the gals at Amuse Studio!  

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO 24/7

Stamps:  Sending My Love
Cardstock:  Grapefruit, Grapefruit Petite Pinstripe 
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
Other:  Cherry Baker's Cording, Copic Marker, Quickie Glue Pen, Diamond Glitter

Saturday, January 18, 2014

Winter Bunny

A card I made before Christmas and then another one that I made the other day with more of a winter theme!  


Products Used:  

Stamps:  Lawn Fawn Winter Bunny, Let It Snow
Cardstock:  Amuse Studio Sugar, Lawn Fawn Paper Pack
Ink:  Versafine Onyx with Clear Embossing Powder
Other:  Lawn Fawn Winter Bunny Die, Copic Markers, Diamond Stickles, Papertrey Linen Impresssion Plate for snow bank


Friday, January 17, 2014

You're Sweet!


I saw this idea on a blog somewhere and I do apologize that I don't have a link to share.  

Amuse Studio Products:      SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Seasonal Branch, Sending My Love
Cardstock:  Sugar, Cherry, Grapefruit
Ink:  Onyx Versafine
Other:  Heart Die Trio, Cherry Baker's Twine, 3D Adhesive

Thursday, January 16, 2014

H♥PPY Valentine's Day Card!

H♥PPY Valentine's Day Card!  

Design was inspired this blog post, only I used all Amuse Studio Products. 


Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Love Is In The Air
Cardstock:  Sugar cardbase, Slate, Kraft, Cherry Chevron, Cherry
Ink:  Onyx Versafine
Other:  Scallop Border Die Set, Sugar Eyelet, Cherry Baker's Cording, Heart Trio Die Set, Even Taller Alphabet Die Set, Cranberry Glitter, Quickie Glue Pen, Tweezers

Our New Even Taller Alphabet Die Set is awesome for Cardmaking.  The dies are approximately ⅞" Tall.  Item #TAD0073 $24.99
Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Thanks so much


Some quick & cute Thank You cards.

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps: Friend to Friend, Sending My Love
Cardstock:  Sugar, Cherry, Cherry Petite Pinstripe, Cherry Sweetheart
Ink:  Onyx Versafine
Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Red Copic Marker, Cherry Baker's Twine, Heart Twinkle Sticker, Mini Envelope Die 

(Some of these items used are included on the SWEET SALE)

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Amuse Studio Valentine's Day Inspiration Guide

Have you seen our 2014 Valentine's Day Inspiration Guide??  
Click here for the PDF version.  
Monday, January 13, 2014

Sad to see them go...


                                                                                     
I was sad to hear the news that the Archiver's stores are closing.  Our store is so close to me and they have the nicest people that work there. 
It is going to be missed by many! 
I took my last card class there. The card class was Itty Bitty Valentine Cards.  It was a lot of fun and I came home with some cute Valentine Notes.
Sunday, January 12, 2014

Amuse Studio Sweet Sale - Card stock

No doubt you have heard about Amuse Studio's SWEET SALE going on now thru February 14th but have you seen the pretty card stock packs that are available for your Valentine card making?  Amuse Studio put together some beautiful combinations for you, perfect for Card makers!    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO



Item #PASTLPA - Lovely Patterns Assortment  30 sheets, 5 of each design

Cherry Petite Polka Dot, Cherry Chevron, Cherry Petite Pinstripe, Grapefruit Petite Polka Dot, Grapefruit Chevron, Grapefruit Petite Pinstripe
8 ½" x 11" Pattern on one side, white on the other

$11.21








Item #PASTLHE - Lots of Hearts Assortment 
20 sheets, 5 of each design

Sweetheart Cherry, Sweetheart Bubblegum, Heartbreaker Cherry, Heartbreaker Bubblegum  
8 ½" x 11"  Pattern on one side, white on the other

$7.46








Item #PASTSHL - Shimmer Love Assortment 
20 sheets, 5 of each design

Shimmer Damask Bubblegum, Shimmer Solid Bubblegum, Shimmer Cherry Damask, Shimmer Solid Cherry
8 ½" x 11" Solid on one side, white on the other

$10.46










Item #PASTLSD - Love Solid Assortment 
20 sheets, 5 of each design

Blush, Grapefruit, Apple, Cherry 
8 ½" x 11" Solid on one side, white on the other (perfect for card makers!)

$6.38







Saturday, January 11, 2014

Amuse Studio All For Love...

We go together…like birds of a feather!

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  All For Love, With This Ring
Cardstock:  Berry, Melon, Slate, Vanilla
Ink:  Slate, Melon
Other:  Papaya Splash, Blush Papaya, Word Windows die set, Orange Twinkle stickers, 3D adhesive

Cutting:  
Card base:  Berry 4 ¼" x 8 ½" scored at left
Melon layer:  3 ¼" x 3 ¼"
Slate layer: 3" x 3"
Vanilla layer: 2 ¾" x 2 ¾"
Small Vanilla scrap (1" x 3") for die cut

Score the Berry card stock at  4 ¼" to make a square card base.  (finished card measures 4 ¼" x 4 ¼")  Stamp the birds from All For Love in Slate ink on the Vanilla layer.  Remove top from the Papaya Splash bottle.  Lightly tap top over Vanilla layer to give a splattered paint effect.  Repeat using the Blush Splash.  

Make off the decorative frills of each side of "We Go Together" stamp using a small piece of washi tape.  Ink stamp using Slate Ink.  Remove the tap pieces and stamp on the small Vanilla layer.  Die cut sentiment using the word windows die.  

Gently rub edges of the die cut piece with Melon ink.  Adhere Vanilla, Slate & Melon layers to Berry card base.  Adhere Vanilla die cut to front of card using the 3D adhesive.  Embellish corners of card using Orange twinkle stickers.  
Friday, January 10, 2014

All For Love

All for Love…

Amuse Studio Products:     SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  All For Love
Cardstock: Melon, Vanilla, Kraft 
Ink:  Versamark with White Embossing Powder  
Other:  Neon Washi Trio, Halloween Washi Trio, Seattle Baker's Cording, Heart Trio Die Set, Static Magic

Score the Melon card stock at 5" to make a 4-bar size card base.  Prep the Kraft layer using static magic.  Stamp the sentiment in Versamark on the left side of the Kraft layer.  Emboss using the white embossing powder.  Position the large & medium size heart dies on the right side of the Kraft layer.  Hold down dies using small piece of washi tape while die cutting.

Position the Kraft layer on Vanilla layer to mark where heart windows appear.  Apply the Neon Pink, Neon Orange and Orange stripe washi tape to Vanilla layer.  Layer as needed to create texture and color.  Adhere Kraft layer on Vanilla layer using 3D adhesive.  Adhere layers to Melon card base.  Tie Seattle baker's cording around the card fold.  

Thursday, January 9, 2014

AMuse Studio True Love!

A fun card for that special person you ride through life with!  

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  With This Ring, At First Sight, Darling Dots Background
Cardstock:  Vanilla, Berry, Seattle
Ink:  Melon, Berry, Slate
Other:  Toffee Twine

Cutting Instructions:  
Card base:  Seattle 5" x 7" scored at top
Berry:  4 ⅝" x 3 ⅛"
Vanilla:  4 ½" x 3"
Vanilla scrap for heart

Score the Seattle card stock at 3 ½".  Stamp the Darling Dots background in Melon ink on the upper half of the Vanilla layer.  Stamp the bicycle in Slate ink in the lower right corner on the Vanilla layer.  Stamp "love" sentiment in Slate ink on the Vanilla layer.  Stamp "true" sentiment in Berry ink on the Vanilla layer.  Stamp heart in Berry ink on a small Vanilla scrap.  Cut out the heart and adhere to the card using 3D foam adhesive.  Adhere the Vanilla layer and Berry layer to Slate card base.  Tie the Toffee twine around the top of the card.

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Sending My Thanks

A quick Thank You card with Valentine's Day in mind.  

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP HERE FOR AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Sending My Love
Cardstock: Cherry Petite Pinstripe for cardbase, Cherry Petite Polka Dot, Cherry
Ink:  Onyx Versafine with Clear Embossing Powder
Other:  Tall Alphabet Die Set, Mini Envelope Die, Quickie Glue Pen, Tweezers, Cherry Organdy Ribbon, Copic Marker

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Amuse Studio Valentine Treat Bag

Sweet Treats are popular for Valentine's Day!

Amuse Studio Products:   SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  At First Sight
Ink:  Versamark
Cardstock:  Berry, Slate
Other:  Medium Glassine bag, Tiny dots/Medium dots Impression Plate, Static magic,  White Embossing Powder, Big Heart Die Set, Hole Punch, Melon Satin ribbon

Emboss glassine bag using the Medium dot side of the Impression Plate.  Prep the Slate card stock using the static magic.  Stamp the large heart in Versamark Ink.  Emboss using the white embossing powder.  Cut out the heart and adhere to the front of the glassine bag.  Die cut "love" sentiment from Berry card stock.  Adhere sentiment to the front of the bag using 3D foam adhesive.  Fill the bag with candy and fold over the top.  Punch holes and tie with Melon satin ribbon.  
Monday, January 6, 2014

A New Year...

Yesterday afternoon during football and subzero temperatures I had fun getting my Amuse Studio Consultant Planner organized for 2014.  

Sunday, January 5, 2014

Amuse Studio Starter Kit $29

ARE YOU READY TO START SOMETHING NEW THIS YEAR?  

 During the months of January and February 2014, new consultants can join Amuse Studio for only $29! Our Starter Kit is not only a great value, it's a great OPPORTUNITY!

It's a great opportunity for new consultants to create a fun, flexible and rewarding business, or simply enjoy the discounts, for less than the cost of a pair of new shoes!

Independent Amuse Studio Consultants share our products through creative workshops.  Joining my Team is easy - Simply Buy A $29 Starter Kit!  
$29 Starter Kit includes:
*Four consultant-only sampler stamp sets (see picture below)
*Card stock swatch ring
*(4) 2013 Catalog and Inspiration Guides
*(20) 2014 Valentine's Day Inspiration Guides
*Consultant's Guide to Success
*50 Business Launch Party postcard invitations
*Customer & Hostess order forms
*unlimited earning potential!
New consultants will also receive a coupon to save 50% off* their first order to customize their Starter Kit with any additional supplies they may need to get started!

  * 50% off retail prices. A coupon will be emailed to you within two business days after joining.  Coupon must be used within 14 days after receipt. No CV or SV on this business supply - opening order. 
Check out these 4 Sampler Stamp Sets that are a Consultant Only Item that are included in  your $29 Starter Kit!  The 4 sets include a sampling of images from various stamp sets. What a deal!!  


 


               
If you have more questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.  I would love to chat with you about becoming an Amuse Studio Creative Consultant.  Start the New Year with a New Opportunity!