This is the Last Day to Shop the February Collection!!  At midnight Eastern time tonight you can get your hands on the March Collection!

I had fun with a couple of new stamp sets & the Spring Floral Washi tape from Amuse Studio coming in the March 2015 Collection.  

Love and Thanks Stamp Set with matching dies available

Mason Jar Stamp Set with matching dies available

Tags Tags Tags and more tags!

For those of you that follow my blog, you know that I am the Queen of tags!  I love the satisfaction I get from making a quick tag!  I found this little plastic divided container in the Target Hot Spot area.  I have it sitting on my desk with tags and small embellishments ready to go!  Many of the tags that I create end up being made into a card. I {heart} tags! 

Mason Jars - Coming Soon!

Just a few more days until the Amuse Studio March 2015 Collection will be available.  

This card layout was inspired by a Kristina Werner card video.  I loved how she did the woodgrain circle background.  Check out her video for a cool masking technique.  

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Stamps:  Mason Jars (Mar 2015 Collection), Springtime Day, Bee Happy, Redwood Background

Card stock:  Pebble card base, Sugar, Onyx, Poppy

Ink:  Pebble, Poppy, Onyx Versafine, Versamark

Other:  White Embossing Powder, Mason Jar Die Set, Circle Nestabilities, Flowers Die Set TAD0076, Twinkle Sticker, 3D Adhesive

Speckled Eggs!

I just love the speckled eggs that were colored using Splash ink and a water brush.  

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Stamps:  You're Too Kind, Essential Sentiments Too

Card stock:  Wasabi Card base, Sugar, Grapefruit

Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Grapefruit Splash, Papaya Splash

Other:  Toffee Twine, Halloween Washi assortment, Happy Word Die, Corner Chomper, Waterbrush

Wasabi Card stock 7" x 5" scored at top

Sugar Card stock 3" x 4 ½"

Grapefruit card stock 1 ½" x 3 ½" for happy die cut

Score Wasabi card stock at 3 ½" to make a 4 bar card base.  Stamp egg image across the bottom of the Sugar layer in Onyx Versafine ink.  Use a water brush to paint in the eggs using a small amount of Grapefruit and Papaya Splash!  Allow to dry.  

Cover half of the sentiment with a piece of washi tape to cover "happy".  Ink up the stamp with Onyx Versafine, remove the washi tape strip and stamp "Easter" on the Sugar layer.  

Die cut "happy" from the Grapefruit card stock.  Adhere the die cut to the Sugar card stock above the word "Easter".

Round all four corners of the Sugar card stock layer using the ¼" side of the corner chopper.  Place a strip of green stripe washi tape along the bottom of the Wasabi card base.  

Adhere Sugar layer to card base.  Tie Toffee twine around the top of the card. 

Think Spring

This card makes me think Spring!  This was a quick card with only the sentiment being stamped.  The patterned paper from Everything's Rosy is the focal point with one rose being cut out & embellished with a bit of glitter then popped up for added detail & dimension.  So pretty!

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Stamps:  Essential Sentiments Too

Card stock:  Blush Card Base, Wasabi, Sugar, Everything's Rosy Patterned Paper

Ink:  Fern

Other:  Quickie Glue Pen, Diamond Glitter, Toffee Twine, 3D Foam Adhesive, Detail Scissors

Blush card stock 8 ½" x 4 ¼", scored at left

Wasabi card stock 3 ¼" x 3 ¼"

Sugar card stock 2" x ½"

Rose patterned paper 3"x 3"

Small rose patterned paper scrap for rose cut-out

Score the Blush card stock at 4 ¼" to make a square card base.  Stamp the sentiment on the small strip of Sugar card stock in Fern ink.  

Cut one rose image from the patterned paper scraps using detail scissors.  Embellish the petals of the rose cut out using a quickie glue pen and adding Diamond Glitter.  

Adhere the patterned paper background to the Wasabi layer.  Adhere the glittered rose cut out with 3D foam adhesive to the patterned paper background.  

Adhere the Sugar strip to patterned paper background using 3D foam adhesive. Wrap the Toffee twine around the layers under the sentiment.  Adhere the layers to the card base.  

Bee Happy Box!

I found this box at Home Goods and it just happens to be a perfect match to the Amuse Studio Bee Happy Stamp Set.  

The tag was created with the Amuse Studio Fishtail Stitched Tag Die and the Bee Happy Stamp set.  What a nice birthday presentation don't you think?  

Happy Easter Treat Bag

A cute little bunny treat bag!  

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Stamps:  Essential Sentiments Too

Card stock:  Wasabi, Sugar, Everything's Rosy Patterned Paper

Ink: Versamark

Other:  White Embossing Powder, Small Glassine Bag, Toffee Twine, Bunny Die set TAD0074, Static Magic Pouch, 3D foam adhesive, Heat Tool, Die cutting machine

Wasabi Card stock ½" x 2 ¼"

Sugar Card stock 1 ½" x 1 ½" 

Floral Pattern 2" x 6" (scored at 2", 4 ¾")

Fold patterned paper strip around the center of the small glassine bag.  Adhere the back flap of the patterned paper to create a band around the bag.  

Prep the Wasabi card stock with static magic.  Stamp the sentiment in Versamark ink on Wasabi card stock strip.  Emboss using white embossing powder.  

Adhere Wasabi card stock strip to the patterned paper on the front of the bag.  Die cut the bunny from Sugar card stock piece.  Adhere the bunny to the front of the bag using 3D foam adhesive.  Tie Toffee twine around the bag, just above the sentiment.  Fill the bag with small candies. 

I made a few more Easter treat bags, they are so cute!  I used both the Bunny Die Set TAD0074 and on the bottom treat bag I used the Somebunny Loves You Stamp Set that has matching dies available in the February 2015 Collection.  

Easter Pail

I created a shimmery background with Silver Peerless Watercolors and the Amuse Studio Papaya Splash Ink.  I put a droplets of Silver Peerless and a few drops of Papaya Splash onto an acrylic block.  I added a few drops of water and blended the two together.  I used watercolor paper for the Card Catalogue Stitched Tag Die.  The next picture shows a little more of the shimmer.  

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Stamps:  Somebunny Loves You (Feb 2015 Collection)

Card stock:  Bristol watercolor paper, Sugar, Melon, Sage

Ink:  Papaya Splash Ink, Silver Peerless Watercolor, Onyx Versafine

Other:  Clear Embossing, Water Brush Pen, Somebunny Loves You Die Set, Circle Nestabilities, Card Catalogue Stitched Tag Die (Feb 2015 Collection), Papaya Organdy Ribbon, Mini Paint Pail 3x3 (Feb 2015 Collection), Bunny Bum 5mm, Copic Marker, Grass Border Die

Happy Easter

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Stamps:  Say It With Style, Somebunny Loves You (Feb 2015 Collection)

Card stock:  Sugar card base, Shell, Grass, Baby Girl Sn@p Cards

Ink:  Onyx Versafine

Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Eggs Die, Grass Die, Somebunny Loves You Die Set, Copic Markers R83 R00, Bubblegum Grosgrain Stitched Ribbon, 3D Adhesive

Mini Blooms all around....

The Amuse Studio Consultant Challenge for February is Shine Bright!  As Creative Consultants we were asked to add some radiance to our projects this month.  I decided to add Shine to my card by very simply adding three Twinkle stickers to the centers of a few of the flowers that I stamped.  

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Stamps:  Mini Blooms, Bathing Beauties (sentiment), Venetian Background

Card stock:  Habanero Card base, Seattle, Papaya Pinstripe

Ink:  Poppy, Marigold, Margarita, Fern, Onyx Versafine, Versamark

Other:  Card Catalogue Stitched Tag Die (Feb 2015 Collection), Poppy Satin Ribbon, White Embossing Powder, Micro Dot Twinkle Stickers

In this card I used my Quickie glue pen & added Diamond Glitter to the center of the Marigold colored flowers to add a little Sparkle!  The sentiment is from the stamp set First In My Book.  I also punched a hole & added Onyx Organdy Ribbon to the Card Catalogue Stitched Tag.

I was on a roll when I was using the Mini Blooms stamp set so I figured while I had out inks and paper I would just make a variety of cards.  

Mini Paint Pails!

Did you see the mini Paint pails in the Amuse Studio February 2015 Collection?  They are cute for a quick Easter treat or so many other occasions.  

Adorable containers in 3 great sizes!  Each pail is clear with a silver top & bottom and comes with a lid.  

AACN2X2  approx. 2" x 2"    $3.00

AACN3X3  approx. 3" x 3"    $3.50

AACN3X4  approx. 3" x 4"    $3.75

Sweet Little Bunny Card

Amuse Studio Somebunny Loves You stamp set and dies are in the 

February 2015 Collection!  They are available thru February 28th.

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Stamps:  Somebunny Loves You (Feb 2015 Collection), Mod Backgrounds 2, Essential Sentiments Too

Card stock:  Margarita Card base, Mermaid, Mermaid Polka Dot, Sugar

Ink:  Onyx Versafine

Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Somebunny Loves You Die Set, Large Fishtail Stitched Tag Die, White Embossing Powder, Bunny Bum 5mm, Copic Marker

Amuse Studio Eggs Stamp Set

  

Simply beautiful Easter card made with the Amuse Studio Eggs Stamp set with matching die.  Available now in the February 2015 Monthly Collection.  

                         Item #SVSA093  $12.99     Matching Die TAD0144  $9.99

The pattern on the Egg stamps is so versatile.  This Popcorn Box was stamped using the egg stamp as a background.  

Pretty Tulips!

I'm lovin' this Happiness Blooms Stamp set from Amuse Studio.  It is part of the February Collection and it has a matching die which I used on this card.

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Stamps:  Happiness Blooms (Feb 2015 Collection)

Card Stock:  Grapefruit Polka Dot, Sugar

Ink:  Onyx Versafine

Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Happiness Blooms Die, Copic Markers R35 R43 YG25 C1 C2, Twinkle Sticker,  My Favorite Things Stitched Square Stax Dies (not Amuse Studio)

Here's a few more vases of tulips ready to go on a card!

Happy Day!

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!  Today is the last day for the January 2015 Collection.  If you want anything you should place your order by 11:59 pm Eastern Time tonight.  

January 2015 Collection

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Treat Box!

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Stamps:  All For Love, Best Friends Forever, Mini Blooms

Card stock:  Slate, Amethyst

Ink:  Amethyst, Slate

Other:  Amethyst Crepe Paper, Heart Twinkle Stickers, Sugar Organdy Ribbon, Medium Cellophane Bags, Short Popcorn Box Die, Classic Tag Die Set

Die cut short Popcorn box pieces from Slate card stock.  Stamp heart image in Amethyst ink creating a repeating pattern on all four box sides.  Assemble short popcorn box by adhering bottoms and flaps together.  

Cut strips of Amethyst crepe paper to create a ruffle around the inner edge of the box.  Tape down crepe paper to inside of the box.  

Die cut the tag shape from Amethyst card stock.  Shorten the tag by cutting it down to 2" long and rounding the outer corners with the corner chopper.  

Stamp sentiment and border on the front of the Amethyst tag in Slate ink.  Embellish the heart image with a heart twinkle sticker.  Fill the medium cellophane bag with treats to fit inside the box.  Tie bag closed with Sugar organdy ribbon and tag.  

Enjoy the Sweet Treats!

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Stamps:  You're My Fave

Card stock:  Violeta, Amethyst

Ink: Violeta

Other:  Slate Grosgrain Stitched ribbon, Heart Trio Die set, Nestabilities Classic Scalloped Rectangles Large Die set

Violeta card stock 7 ½" x 3 ½" (scored at 1", 1 ¾", 4 ¼", 5") for Conversation Heart size box

Wrap candy box (conversation hearts) with scored piece of Violeta card stock.  Adhere flap at bottom of box.  Wrap Slate grosgrain stitched ribbon around the length of the box and tie at the side.  

Die cut the scalloped rectangle (approx. 2" x 2 ½") from Amethyst card stock.  Stamp "enjoy" sentiment in the center of the scalloped rectangle in Violeta ink.

Die cut the smallest heart from the heart trio set with Violeta card stock.  Adhere the heart die cut to the top of the "j" in "enjoy".  Adhere the scalloped rectangle to the front of the box, over the Slate ribbon.  

All For Love

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Stamps:  All For Love, Mini Blooms

Card stock:  Slate card base, Violeta, Sugar

Ink:  Versamark, Violeta, Bubblegum, Amethyst, Sage

Other:  White Embossing Powder, Sugar organdy ribbon, static magic, Mini Blooms die set

Score Slate card stock at 5" to make a 4 bar size card base.  The finished card will measure 3 ½" x 5".  

Prep the Slate card stock layer with static magic.  Stamp the sentiment in Versamark ink on the upper half of the Slate layer.  Emboss the sentiment with white embossing powder.  

Edge the Slate layer with Amethyst ink, smearing inward to create a worn chalkboard look.  

Stamp mini blooms flowers and leaves on small piece of Sugar card stock using Violeta, Bubblegum and Sage inks.  Position coordinating mini blooms dies over the stamped images and die cut the flowers and leaves.  Adhere mini bloom die cuts to the Slate layer next to the sentiment.

Adhere the Slate card stock layer to the Violeta layer.  Wrap and tie the Sugar organdy ribbon around both layers at the bottom.  Adhere layers to the card base using 3D foam adhesive.  

You Are Loved

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Stamps:  Mini Blooms, Birthday Balloons, Best Friends Forever

Card stock:  Slate card base, Amethyst, Violeta

Ink:  Amethyst, Lichen, Voileta

Other:  Heart trio Die set, Heather Baker's Cording, Square punch

Score the Slate card stock at 4 ¼" to make the card base.  The finished card measures 3 ½" x 4 ¼".  Create a square border on the front of the card base using balloon string image from the Birthday Balloons.  Overlap the lines using Amethyst and Lichen ink.

Stamp the small foliage from the Mini Blooms around the square border in Amethyst and Lichen inks.  Die cut the largest heart from the Heart Trio die set using a small piece of Violeta card stock.  

Adhere the heart to the center of the stamped border using 3D foam adhesive.  Stamp the sentiment in the center of the small Amethyst card stock strip in Violeta ink.  

Use a corner punch to trim the end of the Amethyst card stock strip.  Adhere sentiment to the bottom of the card base using 3D foam adhesive.  Tie Heather baker's cording around the top of the card.  

Love You

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Stamps:  Birthday Balloons, You're My Fave

Card stock:  Amethyst, Slate, Sugar

Ink:  Amethyst, Slate

Other:  Bubblegum Tombow Marker (703), Amethyst Tombow Marker (620), Clear twinkle stickers, Spray bottle for water

Score Amethyst card stock at 3 ½" to make a 4 bar size card base.  Finished card measures 3 ½" x 5".  Place heart balloon stamp on clear block and color rubber surface with the Bubblegum Tombow marker.  Cover the entire stamp area with the marker ink except for the small balloon tie end.  

Lightly spritz the stamp with water until the marker ink starts to bead up on the rubber surface.  Stamp the balloon heart on Sugar card stock layer and allow to dry.  Repeat coloring and stamping with the Amethyst Tomboy marker for a second heart on the Sugar card stock layer.  

Once dry, stamp the sentiment over the heart images in Slate ink.  Stamp small dot from the Birthday Balloons around hearts and sentiment using Amethyst ink.  Embellish the surrounding dots with clear twinkle stickers.  Adhere Sugar card stock layer to the Slate layer.  Adhere the layers to the card base.

Pretty Pink Tulips!

A few Spring tulips would brighten anyone's day don't you think?  I love the new Amuse Studio Happiness Blooms stamp set paired with the pretty pink tulips.  Thank you to Kristine Vicente for her card design idea!  

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Stamps:  Happiness Blooms (February Collection)

Card stock:  Grapefruit Polka Dot card base, Bristol Watercolor paper

Ink: Jet Black Archival Ink, Splash Inks - Grapefruit, Lime, Winter Sky, Slate

Other:  Water brush pen to apply Splash Ink, Vanilla Twine, 3D Adhesive, Lime Twinkle Sticker

Item #SSSC009  $14.99

Just a Note

A quick note to a friend using the Classic Stitched Tag die and the new Washi tape in the February Collection.  

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Stamps:  Best Friends Forever

Card stock:  Grapefruit Card base, Grapefruit Polka Dot, Sugar

Ink: Onyx Versafine

Other:  Classic Stitched Tag Die (available thru Feb. 14th), Flora & Fauna Washi Assortment (available thru Feb. 28th), Bubblegum Organdy Ribbon, Hole Punch

Amuse Studio featured the New Washi Tape on their blog yesterday!  

You get two rolls in the Flora & Fauna assortment!  It is available in the February Collection thru the end of the month.  ESWT006  $8.95

Happy Spring!

Thanks to Kamila, my wonderful upline for this card idea!  

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Stamps:  Somebunny Loves You (Feb Collection), Essential Sentiments Too, Mini Blooms

Card stock:  Wasabi Polka Dot, Sugar, Blush, Vellum Paper, Fiesta Patterned Paper

Ink:  Blush, Onyx Versafine

Other:  Somebunny Loves You Die Set, Classic Stitched Tag Die, Blush Baker's Cording, Copic Markers RV10 RV21, Bunny Bums 5mm

A coordinating tag made for the darling little paint pail.  

Hello Spring

This card was fun to make using mostly dies!  

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Stamps:  Somebunny Loves You (February Collection)

Card stock:  Marigold card base, Sugar, Papaya Pinstripe, Papaya Polka Dot, Grass, Apple, Orange, French Roast, Everything's Rosy Patterned paper

Ink:  Onyx Versafine

Other:  Eggs Die TAD0140, Mini Bow Die TAD0109, Bunny Die Set TAD0074, Easter Basket Die Set TAD0075, Grass Die TAD0005, Copic Marker

February Birthdays!

A fun Birthday card for February birthdays!  

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Stamps:  Birthday Balloons

Card stock: Sugar, Berry, Grapefruit

Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Blush, Berry, Grapefruit

Other:  Sweetheart Sequin Mix