EEK!

     Thank you Laura for the cute Halloween treat cup!  I decided to make a few more!

 I had bought these spider web cups at Target and wasn't sure what I would do with them.  Leave it to the Queen of Treats (aka: Laura) to come up with a super cute Halloween treat!  Laura let me know that the lids from the mini coffee cups that I already had would work on these Target cups.  I totally copied Laura's design and made up a few of these for neighbor kids for Halloween!  Eek 🕷🕸 - they are so cute!

The spider web & the eek dies are from Amuse Studio.  

The hanging spider is from Amuse Studio Spooky Trick or Treat.

BOO to you...

I copied this idea from CZ Designs - I used a different ghost & sentiment.  

SPOOKY GLAMPING

This is a blast from the past.  I made this card design years ago at a Stampin' Up camp.  I bought the stamp set and just now got around to using it.  I made a few changes to the design since I didn't have everything from the original card.  

Products Used:  🕷 Spooky Glamper

Stamps:  Stampin' Up Glamper Greetings, Hero Arts Happy Halloween CL353 (for the spider)

Card stock:  Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream card bases, Simon Says Slate Gray, Misc Gold for the Moon & Black for the Tree, Golden Orange 12x12 for envelope

Ink:  Versafine Onyx, Amuse Studio Cocoa & Pumpkin

Other:  Amuse Studio Stitched Circle Die, Circle Punch, Amuse Studio Bat Trio, Memory Box Twiggy Tree Die, Martha Stewart Pumpkin Foam Stickers, Copics Y23 T1 W8

I also decided to make a matching envelope.  I used a piece of golden orange 12x12 card stock in my stash and the We Are Memory Keepers envelope punch board.  It was super easy - cut your paper 8" x 8", then align the paper at 3 ½" on the ruler and then move card stock counter clockwise on the envelope board for the rest of the score lines lining them up with the point on the punch board.  Go to You Tube to see what I'm talking about if this doesn't make any sense.  😉

hello, fall

Hello, fall!  This card idea came from the Amuse Studio website.  I used Amuse Studio Eat Drink and Be Thankful stamp set & dies.  Most of the inks I used are Amuse Studio.  The sentiment is from MFT Autumn Blessings.  The washi tape (black) is from the Amuse Studio Halloween Assortment and the card base is Gina K Tomato Soup.  

eat drink AND BE thankful

Here's a fun Fall/Thanksgiving card.  I started out with the Concord & 9th Tree Ring Background stamp.  I stamped the sentiment from Amuse Studio Eat Drink & Be Thankful stamp set.  The dies are from Ellen Hutson Gourd-Jus die set.  

 

RAINBOW!

Another rainbow card - just because.  I used the Amuse Studio Rainbow die this time and a sentiment from Unity Stamps that was sent to me free with an order.    The paper is from Hobby Lobby and is a pretty gradient sky blue so I thought it was appropriate with the colorful rainbow.  Quick & easy!

WRAPPED BOUQUET

I saw this card idea on Ellen Hutson's Instagram account.  I loved the look with the kraft paper for the bouquet of flowers & was able to follow a video by Carly Tee.  It is super simple.  You use a paper lunch bag & die cut a square out of the bag to use for the cover.  I used mostly Spectrum Noir Markers for the coloring - I'm loving these markers as there are three shades in one marker for easy blending.  

Products Used:  

Stamps/Dies:  Amuse Studio Southern Bouquet + Die, Taylored Expressions Many Mini's Occasions + Mini Tags Die Set

Card stock:  Canson XL card base & layer, Amuse Studio Sugar 

Ink:  Onyx Versafine

Other:  Altenew Dotted Swirl Debossing Plate, Spectrum Noir Tri-Blend Markers Dull Green Blend, Coral Blend, Gold Yellow Blend  Copics BV13 B63 E43 E44  Zig Clean Real Brush Marker Pink Flamingo, Paper lunch bag, Spellbinders Square Die, Amuse Studio Onyx Baker's Twine

MONDO SUNFLOWER

I happen to be a pieces & parts kind of gal.  Many times when get a new stamp set with dies, I like to make a bunch for future use.  I die cut & colored these pretty flowers probably over a year ago.  I had them tucked in with the stamp set and I decided to go ahead to put them to use to make a couple of sunflower cards.  The Mondo Gerbera Daisy from Ellen Hutson will always be a favorite! There are so many options for this pretty daisy/sunflower.   

The card on the left, with the black background is actually super wide washi tape and I covered the entire card front.  The Sunflower pops on the black background & I sprayed it with Glimmer Mist.  It has a beautiful golden sheen to it which you can't see very well on the picture.  

The card on the right is pretty basic, I did use the MFT Wonky Stitched rectangles to add a little interest.  The sentiment is from Amuse Studio Simply Sentiments.  

BIRTHDAY GNOME

I needed a card for my sister-in-law and I had this card in my stash.  I couldn't resist adding the mask in light of what our world is dealing with right now.  I hope it gives her a laugh!

Here are the details of the card from when I first created it several years ago!  

I used the Amuse Studio Card Catalogue Die to make a window in the white card stock layer.  The sunburst pattern is from the Everything's Rosy paper pack.  It worked out to be the perfect background. 

Amuse Studio Products:    

Stamps: Gnome Other, Grow (Happy Birthday Sentiment)

Card stock:  Slate A2 Card base, Onyx, Sugar, Everything's Rosy Patterned Paper

Ink:  Onyx Versafine, VersaMark

Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, White Embossing Powder, Gnome Other Die Set, Card Catalogue Die, Copic Markers, Papertrey Ink Linen Impression Plate, Fun Foam, 3D adhesive

EASTER TREAT!

Thanks Laura for the cute little Easter basket treat.  The Basket Candy Package is from Amuse Studio.  This fun die is a great way to "dress up" all sorts of fun candies.  Designed to work with Hershey Nuggets and minis but works great with lots of different candy.  

HOME ♥

My HOME sign has never been more true!  I hope everyone is doing ok, staying home & staying healthy.  Thankfully we had a beautiful day here yesterday and another beauty coming today - - - getting outside helps!

BIRTHDAY CARDS

A couple of cute penguin cards.  This is from the Amuse Studio You're The Coolest stamp set.  The starburst background is from Amuse Studio Hooray stamp set.  The sentiments are from Amuse Studio & Taylored Expressions.  Quick & easy cards!

FRAMED SCENES

I love the simplicity of this card.  I used the Snowflake Pattern background stamp from Penny Black stamp with VersaColor Cement to stamp the snowflake background.  This small ink cube I have had in my collection for years and I was pleasantly surprised that it still had plenty of ink.  I die cut the snowflake pattern with the My Favorite Things Inside & Out Diagonal Stitched Rectangle die. I like the added detail with the stitching.  The snowmen are a retired set from Amuse Studio called Winter Wishes. I added just a bit of Copic coloring and this card is done.  

Old school wood stamp from Amuse Studio called Girl with Sled.  The greeting is from Amuse Studio Mini Messages.

NATIVITY

A simple Nativity card.  I used the Little Bits Nativity die from Taylored Expressions as the focal point.  The sentiment is the stamp set Good Will Toward Men from Amuse Studio.  The Wonky Stitched Rectangle is from My Favorite Things which adds a nice border for the card.  

TIME TO GET MERRY

I was inspired by this VIDEO from My Favorite Things to make these cards.  I didn't have the same supplies but I was happy to use what I already had in my collection.  Most of the products I used are from Amuse Studio - imagine that?  HA!  

The Amuse Studio products I used were the Tall Alphabet dies, the woodgrain embossing plate, the stitched rectangle, sentiments from Peaceful Forest & Hello December.  One other sentiment is from Tis the Season Ellen Hutson.  These cards are the smaller A7 size.   

CHRISTMAS GIFT CARD HOLDERS

These fun gift card holders were inspired by this post on Ellen Hutson's blog.  I started by downloading the free template for the treat bag.  I love the red, white and black color scheme for the gift card holders.  I went thru my collection to find some ways to decorate the the treat bag.  I die cut various tags and then added the fun Christmas greetings and images.   

AUTUMN WISHES

I made these cute treats using the NEW Amuse Studio Pumpkin Candy Package die!  It holds one Hershey Nugget inside for the perfect little treat.  

Products Used:  

Stamps:  Amuse Studio Autumn Wishes

Card Stock:  Papertrey Ink Orange Zest, Green Bazzill

Ink:  Stampin' Up Espresso

Other:  Amuse Studio Pumpkin Candy Package, Lawn Fawn Stitched Leaves, hemp twine

Wildflower Background

A fun new stamp from Taylored Expressions called Wildflower Background.  I decided to stamp with VersaMark ink and white emboss on Kraft card stock.  I used the sponge daubers to add Amuse Studio ink to the flowers.  

I decided to stamp on Kraft card stock with white embossing and get some of these ready when I need to add a quick sentiment.  

I die cut the card front using the MFT Wonky Stitched rectangle.  I attached the Taylored Expressions Simple Strip sentiment to complete my Birthday card!  So pretty!  I've been playing with this new stamp a lot and there will be more cards to share on the blog...coming soon!

Pieces & Parts come together...

I made cards like these a while ago but decided I wanted to make more using the new Taylored Expressions Simple Strips sentiments.  I already had a few die cuts ready to color and the sentiments were ready as well.  Quick & easy card making!  

Oh yes!

Hey Susan, do you recognize this card?  Yes, I remounted it on a new card base & will be sending it out as a birthday card.  Anyone else ever do this?   I just love the patterned paper and coloring - thanks Susan!  The floral is from Amuse Studio called Bouquet of Love.