Warm Winter Wishes...

amuse|studio supplies

stamp sets: warm winter wishes

cardstock: sugar, winter sky, vanilla

ink: winter sky; versamark

other: snowflake trio die set, metallic washi tape,

clear twinkle stickers, corner chomper, white embossing powder

Cute Ornament Gifts...

I made a couple of cute ornaments with these large bottle caps.  I printed the pictures in black & white so it was pretty simple.  I inserted the photo in the cap & used my crop-o-dile to punch two holes at the top to run the ribbon thru for the hanger.  The words I used are amuse|studio Holiday Wishes Inside & Out and I used a decorative punch to add a little jazz to the topper. 

I put these gift card in a clear cello bag & made a little topper for them.  The words are from amuse studio called Holiday Greetings Inside & Out and they are the perfect sentiment!

Holiday Greetings Inside & Out

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Slider Gift Card

I got this card idea from an online Gift making class that I took recently.  It was so much fun to make to make this Mini Bag Slider.  I started out with an ATC white mini bag that will hold the gift card perfectly.  When you pull on the bow at the top the gift card slides out to be revealed.  It is pretty cool!  I stamped snowflakes from various stamp sets that I own to decorate the bag.  The words are from amuse studio called Holiday Greetings Inside & Out. 

Winter Scenery...

Vintage Christmas

amuse studio:

stamp sets: vintage christmas post

cardstock: twas the night before christmas, french roast,

french roast polka dot, bermuda, cherry

ink: cherry

embellishment: cherry satin ribbon, nestabilities labels 1, maple tag

other: scallop border die set

Gift Card Holder Swap

These are the gift card holders I received in a swap that I was involved in earlier this month.  It is always fun to see what other Creative Consultants are making and to get a new idea. 

Love the mail this time of year...

Another beautiful card made by Shari!  I am continually blown away by this gal's creativeness!  She used the amuse|studio Snow Crystals stamp along with the

snowflake die to dress up this kraft card!  The Nestabilities add just the right elegance!

A beautiful Christmas card made by Monica.  I love the way she used the Nestabilities to create the card base & to make a frame.  So lovely!

Surprise Performance!

This happened at Woodfield Mall in Chicago.  Pretty cool!

Susan's Card

Great card Susan!  You can't see it in the picture but the trees were dusted with glitter & the roof tops with glittery snow!  

I recognize the Hero Arts Decorated House - so festive!

amuse|studio supplies

stamp sets: winter wood

cardstock: sugar, sky, french roast

ink: french roast, versamark (embossed)

embellishment: white embossing powder (images in snowglobe),

diamond glitter, french roast/white baker's twine

other: snowglobe die set, milwaukee heat tool (for embossing)

I love getting hand stamped Christmas cards from my stamping friends!  This one came from my friend, Sandy.  I love the Hero Arts trees that she used on her card.  Love it!!

Tags and more tags...

So many cute tags to choose from...

Peace...

Remember this post a while back where I tried to thread the baker's twine thru that tiny jingle bell with no success?  I found the floss threaders & wow, they work like a charm!  This is a great tip on how to get things threaded easily - watch the video if you want to see what I'm talking about! 

Vintage Christmas

amuse studio supplies:

stamp sets: vintage christmas post

cardstock: kraft, cherry, french roast
ink: french roast, versafine onyx
embellishments: sugar pearl stickers,

french roast stitched grosgrain ribbon, 2" maple tag

other: koh-i-noor colored pencils

Gift giving...

  I found these small gift bags at Target & was able to decorate them to make them look  festive with a sparkly snowflake ornament. 

I have been busy getting ready for a Holiday Dinner Party that we will be hosting this weekend.  I fussed with the table decorations all week but was super pleased with the way these menus turned out.  I think the table setting will be perfect for a group of

John Deere friends!  I printed out the menu on white cardstock & then used the

Memory Box Deer Trio Die.  I added sparkle with Diamond Stickles with a bit of snow at their feet & little more on their antlers. 

Great Reusable Tote!

I was at Archiver's the other day picking up a few things & managed to spend $40 & get this free tote!  I am a sucker for a free bag! 

Winter Wishes...

amuse|studio supplies: 

Stamp Set: Winter Wishes

Paper: Shell, Sugar, Cherry, Candy Cane Stripe

Ink: Cherry

Embellishment: Diamond Glitter

This Winter Wishes stamp set is on sale in our December Spotlight Special for $16.19.  It is also on the retiring list, so get it while you can!! 

Christmas Music...

I am lovin' this Christmas Music CD by Michael Buble.  Take a listen here!

This traditional Christmas card is in the amuse|studio gallery for Consultants. 

amuse|studio supplies

stamp sets: christmas carol
cardstock: vanilla, cranberry, wasabi, onyx, candy cane

ink: memento tuxedo black

other: onyx 1/4" polka dot organdy ribbon, onyx pearls, copic markers



An old favorite...

I found a few of these Holiday Cars already colored & ready to mount to a card when I was cleaning out my Christmas project case the other day.  I decided to go ahead & make them into a quick & easy cards so that I could use them over the holidays.  The car is a wood mount stamp from the old Amuse Art Stamps and the words are from

Signature Christmas by Papertrey Ink. 

Hostess Gift

I needed a quick hostess gift for a party we are attending tonight.  I found the festive bags of Christmas Blend Starbucks coffee in the grocery store & added my most favorite litte Santa suit tag! 

amuse|studio 2011 Retiring List...

This list contains the 40 stamp sets retiring from the 2011 Catalog & Inspiration Guide. This will be the last chance to get these sets and once they are gone, they are gone!  Please contact me to place your order or you might like to
cyber shop 24/7 thru my webstore. 

So Long - Farewell - Auf Wiedersehen - Adieu!  

20% Off Sale - Top TEN Holiday Must-Haves

Good Morning - I wanted to share this great promotion that we are offering during the first half of December.  The TOP TEN amuse studio Holiday Must-Haves!  Starting Today thru December 15th, you can get our Top Ten Holiday Must-Have at 20% off!  Whether you need stocking stuffers, thank you gifts, or goodies for teachers, co-workers, hostesses or friends, there's something for everyone here!  The promotion begins today and ends at 11:59 pm EST on December 15th, or while supplies last.  Don't miss out on this great sale.  Please visit my online store to take advantage of the 20% off sale.