Sunday, May 31, 2015

You're Pretty Cool

A quick card using the Amuse Studio Girlfriends stamp set that will be coming in the new catalog on June 15th.  One more reminder that TODAY is the last day for the 50% off Retiring Sale.  

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Stamps:  Girlfriends, Mod Backgrounds 2
Card stock:  Seattle 4 bar card base, Vanilla
Ink:  Sky, Memento Tuxedo Black, Buttercup
Other:  Metallic Washi Assortment, Daubers, Toffee Twine

Item #SSSB015  $19.99
Coming Soon!  




Saturday, May 30, 2015

Clearance Sale Section!


Amuse Studio will be introducing a Clearance section on the website beginning Monday, June 1st, 2015 to clear out the warehouse of discontinued product. This is a great way for you to get your hands on some classic AMuse Studio stamp sets and dies at great prices while supplies last. We often get requests from Customers looking for older stamps and dies so be sure to check out this new area of the website. 
Supply is limited to stock on hand. Clearance stamp sets will ship in a clear cello bag, not in a DVD case. We will continue to add new items to the sale each month so be sure to check back often to see what's "new".

See the list of CLEARANCE SALE ITEMS HERE!
Friday, May 29, 2015

Retiring Products Sale Update


Just a few days left for the Amuse Studio Retiring Products Sale!  The list has been updated so take a quick look to see if there is anything you want before the sale ends on Sunday, May 31st.  The list shows the page number and price for your convenience!   


Thursday, May 28, 2015

Sailboat Bag

Sailboat Treat Bag would be cute for your nautical themed party!  

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Mod Backgrounds 2, You're A Lifesaver
Card stock:  Navy, Navy Petite Polka Dot, Apple
Ink:  Seattle, Navy
Other:  White paper bags, Small Scallop border die, Easter Basket Die set, 1 ½" circle punch, ⅛" punch, Large cellophane bags, Seattle Baker's cording

Cutting Instructions:  

Navy Polka Dot - 2" x 1 ½" (will be cut at a diagonal for triangle pieces)
Apple card stock - 1 ¾" x 1 ½" (will be cut at a diagonal for triangle pieces)
Apple card stock - for 1 ½" circle punch
Navy card stock - 3" x 3" for basket die cut
Small piece of Navy card stock for flag

Use the small scallop border die to trim off the top of the white paper bag (finished bag should measure about 4 ½" tall)

Stamp the background pattern across the bottom front of the white paper bag in Seattle ink.  Die cut the basket from the Navy card stock.  Trim off "handle" from the basket shape.  

Cut Navy Polka dot and Apple card stock pieces at a diagonal to create a triangle for the sails.  Adhere the boat and sail pieces to the front of the white paper bag.  Use a small Navy card stock scrap to cut a triangle flag for the top of the sailboat.  

Punch a 1 ½" circle from Apple card stock to use as a tag.  Stamp the anchor and sentiment on the circle tag in Navy ink.  Punch a ⅛" hole in the top of the tag.  

Place a large cellophane bag inside the white paper bag.  Fill with treats and tie the top closed with Seattle baker's cording and tag.  


Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Thank You

A quick thank you card - the little strip of glitter makes this card a stunner!  

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  A Hundred Wishes, Essentials Sentiments Too
Card stock:  Mermaid card base, Sugar
Ink:  Mermaid, Lime, Onyx Versafine
Other:  Champagne Glitter, ¼" sticky red tape, Tuxedo Washi Tape Assortment


Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Thanks Laura!

Every year since Laura and I have been going to Amuse Studio National Conference she has been making up these awesome photo albums for me!  I love how NatCon 2015 turned out and it is so nice of her to do it for me each year.  I love that I have 4 books of memories!  
2012 - New Orleans
2013 - Charleston
2014 - Santa Fe
2015 - Colorado Springs
Monday, May 25, 2015

Happy Memorial Day!


Sunday, May 24, 2015

You're My Anchor

Cute little anchor pocket treat bag.  

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Redwood Background, You're A Lifesaver
Card stock:  Pebble, Apple, Fiesta 6x6 patterned paper pack
Ink:  Pebble, Onyx Versafine
Other:  1" Circle Punch, You're a Lifesaver Die set, Gusset cellophane bags, Cherry Baker's Cording

Apple card stock:  1" x 1" for anchor die cut
Pebble card stock:  for 1" circle punch

Stamp the Redwood Background in Pebble ink on the back of a sheet of 6"x6" star patterned paper covering the entire sheet.  Fold the patterned paper sheet into a triangle, patterned side out.  Fold the two long points of the triangle into the center, overlapping the points.  Finished pocked base should measure about 2" wide.  

Fold top flap over triangle points to create an open ended pocket.  Stamp the sentiment in Onyx Versafine ink on the folded-over flap.  Punch a 1" circle from Pebble card stock.  Adhere the anchor shape to the center of the Pebble circle.  Fill a cellophane gusset bag with treats and tuck into the pocket.  Tie the gusset bag closed with the Cherry's Baker's cording.

Saturday, May 23, 2015

Sealed With A Fish

Cute treat idea with the fish candy!  

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Mod Backgrounds 2, Sealed with a Fish
Card stock:  Sugar, Apple
Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Sky
Other:  Classic Tag Die Set, Sky Twinkle stickers, Treat size cellophane bag, Navy Baker's Cording

Die cut the rounded tag shape from the Sugar card stock.  Trim ¼" off the end of the tag.  Stamp the background pattern in Sky ink on the Sugar card stock tag.  

Stamp the sentiment on the bottom of the tag in Onyx Versafine ink.  Die cut the largest fish from Apple card stock.  Stamp the fish image in Onyx Versafine ink on the die cut card stock piece.  

Adhere the fish die cut above the sentiment on the tag using 3D foam adhesive. Embellish the tag with Sky twinkle stickers.  Fill a treat size cellophane bag with fish candies.  Tie the tag around the bag using the Navy Baker's cording.

Friday, May 22, 2015

You Float My Boat

Such a cute little card made by the gals at Amuse Studio!  

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  You're A Lifesaver, Redwood Background
Card stock:  Apple, Seattle, Sugar
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Sky
Other:  You're A Lifesaver Die set, Copic Markers W2 BG10 R24, Quickie Glue Pen, Cranberry Glitter, 3D Foam adhesive, Seattle Baker's cording

Card Base: Apple 10" x 3 ½" scored at top
Seattle:  4 ⅝" x 3 ⅛"
Sugar:  4 ½" x 3"
Sugar: 2" x 2" for boat die cut


Score the Apple card stock at 5" to make a 4 bar card base (finished card measures 5" x 3 ½")  Stamp the Redwood background in Sky ink on the bottom half of the Sugar card stock layer.  

Die cut the boat from You're A Lifesaver die set from the Sugar card stock piece.  Stamp the boat image on the die cut piece in Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  

Use Copic Markers to color in details on boat image.  Apply Cranberry glitter to the boat (stripe and smoke stack) using a Quickie Glue pen.  Adhere the boat die cut to the right side of the Sugar layer using 3D foam adhesive.  

Adhere the Sugar card stock layer to the Seattle layer.  Adhere the layers to the Apple card base.  Tie Seattle Baker's cording around the top of the card.  


Thursday, May 21, 2015

Squeeze The Day

Let's call these cards Throw Back Thursday!  The Amuse Studio Squeeze the Day stamp set is a favorite of mine and here are a couple of clean and simple cards!  Here are the past blog posts for these two cards if you want the details. 


This stamp set is 50% off and will be retiring from the Amuse Studio product line.  This set works great for a birthday party or a bridal shower!   

Item #SNSU080  $18.50
Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Save Big!


Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Sunny Side of Life

This card was made by a fellow Amuse Studio Consultant for a card swap we did a while ago.  The card is so pretty in person because of the Stardust Finishing Spray that gives it just a little bit of a sparkle.  The stamp set Sunny Side of Life is retiring - it is such a great set good for Birthday, Get Well, Sympathy - so many great options!  

Amuse Studio Products:     SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Sunny Side of Life
Card stock:  Poppy, Sugar
Ink:  Mushroom, Moss, Grass & Lichen for the grass/flowers, Poppy & Melon for the butterflies, Lichen & Poppy for the sentiment
Other:  Dauber, Stardust Finishing Spray

Item #SVSD006   $8.50


Monday, May 18, 2015

Love this set!!

I love this Hipster Icons stamp set by Amuse Studio - now 50% off!  

Item #SVSF052   $11.00


Sunday, May 17, 2015

Great Deals!

Time to breathe and pick up the Amuse Studio Namaste stamp set for 50% off!  

Item # SVSG055  $10.00
While supplies last!


Saturday, May 16, 2015

50% off thru May 31st!



The Amuse Studio Retiring Products Sale is at the final markdown - 50% off!  Some products have sold out but there are still plenty of good deals!  


I checked for sold out stamp sets this morning.  

Eat Your Veggies
Brush strokes
Wish You Were Here
Enjoy the Ride
Pretty Peonies 2
Charming Gardeners
Loads of Fun
Papillon



Friday, May 15, 2015

Have a Party!

Such a fun "guy" birthday card!  Save 35% on Under The Big Top and Birthday Greetings right now as part of the Amuse Studio Retirement Sale. 
Hurry... While supplies last!

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Under the Big Top, Birthday Greetings, Polka Dot Patterns
Card stock:  Sugar
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Navy
Other:  Copic Markers, Quickie Glue Pen, Diamond Glitter

Another great reason to add Under The Big Top to your shopping list today!


Thursday, May 14, 2015

Floral Tag

A pretty floral tag that we made at National Conference.  Simple but lovely!  We started with Sugar Satin ribbon and colored it with Copic markers to create an Ombre look.  It turned out very pretty.  

Amuse Studio Products:   SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Stained Glass Poppy, Sentiment is from a new set coming soon!
Card stock:  Margarita, Seattle Pinstripe, Mermaid
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
Other:  Sugar ribbon colored with Copic Markers, hole punch, Quickie Glue Pen, Diamond Glitter



Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Don't Miss Out


Such a pretty card! And, the best part is that all of the stamp sets used to make this card are on sale - 35% off through May 15th!

* Papillon  SVSG005  On Sale $12.34
* Venetian Background  SASF031  On Sale $10.39
* Contemporary Greetings  SASH004  On Sale $8.44



Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Ballerinas


Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Dance
Card stock:  Blush, Grapefruit Pinstripe, Sugar
Ink:  Blush, Grapefruit, Apple, Toffee
Other:  Medium Scallop Border, 3D Adhesive, Quickie Glue Pen, Diamond Glitter

SASG043  $17.99


Monday, May 11, 2015

Party Time!

Another fun celebration card that we made in one of our Creative Sessions at Amuse Studio National Conference in Colorado Springs.

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Birthday Balloons, Birthday Icons, Lots of Dots
Card stock:  Sky Reverse Polka Dot Card base
Ink:  Melon, Bermuda, Apple
Other:  Blush Baker's Cording


Sunday, May 10, 2015

More great deals...on Mother's Day!


Happy Mother's Day Everyone!  

Saturday, May 9, 2015

Enjoy It All

A festive card using Amuse Studio's Birthday Icons stamp set.  

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Birthday Icons, Lots of Dots
Card stock:  Sky Petite Hexagon (coming in new Catalog!) card base, Sugar
Ink:  Bermuda, Buttercup, Hibiscus, Onyx Versafine
Other:  Copic Markers, Silver Sequins, Silver Organdy Ribbon, 3D Adhesive, Quickie Glue Pen, Diamond Glitter

Friday, May 8, 2015

Hello, Friend

Another card we made at the Amuse Studio National Conference during one of our Creative sessions!  

Amuse Studio Products:  SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Hexagon Background, Everyday Greetings, Love & Thanks (for stems)
Card stock:  Margarita Card base, Sugar, Azul, Crepe Paper for flowers
Ink:  Papaya, Onyx Versafine, Grass
Other:  Flowers Die Set, Butterfly Trio Die Set, Tuxedo Assortment Washi Tape, Orange Crepe Paper, Melon Crepe Paper, Orange Twinkle Stickers, 3D Adhesive

Thursday, May 7, 2015

It's A Party!


This was the cute table that was set up for us on the first night of Amuse Studio National Conference!   I love all the bright colors!  So festive and fun!

Amuse Studio Large Papel Picado Half Circle die cut with Sugar card stock along with the Bow Die are the perfect combination!

Amuse Studio Short Popcorn Box Die cut with our new Honeycomb patterned paper.  The stamp set used to decorate the box and the miniature chocolates is Bee Happy!  

Amuse Studio Candy Wrapper die set is used to decorate the miniature chocolates.  Aren't they cute?  



More cute treats using Amuse Studio Candy Package Die along with the Bee Happy Stamp set.  


Decorated straws using the Amuse Studio new Paper Lanterns stamp set.  


Crepe paper roses!


Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Happy Birthday Pennant

A fun birthday card we made at Amuse Studio National Conference.  Did you notice the new card stocks?  The Honeycomb and White background polka dot will be available in the new catalog!  

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps: Birthday Icons, Birthdays Inside and Out
Card stock:  Orange Pinstripe, Melon Honeycomb, Orange/White Polka Dot
Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Memento Tuxedo Black
Other:  Fishtail Pennant die set, Orange Organdy Ribbon, Hole Punch, Copic Marker, Quickie Glue Pen, Diamond Glitter, Crystal Clear Glaze for balloon

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Shine Bright...

I'm back to regular blogging.  I returned home yesterday afternoon from the Amuse Studio National Conference in Colorado Springs.  Here is a fun card we made in one of our creatives sessions!

Amuse Studio Products:     SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Shine Bright
Card stock:  Lemon Whip card base, Sugar, Bristol Watercolor Paper
Ink:  Onyx Versafine for the sentiment, Archival Jet Black for the diamonds
Other:  Watercolor Pencils, Onyx Baker's Twine, 3D Adhesive, Water Brush Pen, Diamond Glitter, Quickie Glue Pen


Sunday, May 3, 2015

More New products!!





35% off!!


Friday, May 1, 2015


Cute Bee Happy card we made at Amuse Studio National Conference!!