Saturday, August 31, 2013

Amuse Studio Halloween

Thank you to Marissa and Chelsea for this card inspiration!  

Amuse Studio Supplies:   SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Tiny Treats, Too Cute to Spook, Haunted Mansion Background
Cardstock:  Seattle cardbase, Blackberry, Wasabi, Pumpkin, Saffron
Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Onyx AMuse Studio ink for sponging edges of circles
Other:  Sponge Dauber, Circle Nestabilities, Dimensionals, Onyx Baker's Twine

Friday, August 30, 2013

Amuse Studio Kraft Treat Bags

We decorated this little black handle bag at the Holiday Hoopla Workshop.  The new Kraft treat bags make the perfect pocket on the front of the bag to add a note or a gift card.  

Amuse Studio Supplies:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Witch's Brew, Haunted Mansion Background, You're a Scream
Cardstock:  Orange, Lime, Onyx Pinstripe
Ink:  Onyx Versafine
Other:  Witch's Brew Cut Files, Onyx Baker's Twine, Kraft Treat Bag, Stamp Positioner, Corner Chomper, Dimensionals, Black Handle Bag (Michael's)


Thursday, August 29, 2013

Amuse Studio Holiday Hoopla Workshop






We had a great workshop last night - lots of fun projects & lots of laughs!  
Thanks to Shelly & Birdie for being great hostesses!  Thank you all for coming!  

I have to give a shout out to fellow Consultants, Chelsea & Marissa for the Halloween card idea and also Kristine Vicente for the Christmas card idea.  



Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Workshop Sneak Peek!

A few peeks at what we will be making at tonight's Workshop!  
Get ready for some Holiday Hoopla Fun!!

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Enter to Win!

It's time for another Holiday Wish giveaway on the Amuse Studio Facebook page! What's on your wish list? Do you want Treats like this sweet witch's broom or do you want to stamp up some tricks? 

Tell them what you're wishing for from the new 2013 Amuse Studio Holiday Catalog and name a friend in your comment. If you're selected both you and your friend will get your wish! The winner will be selected on Wednesday!  Oh and you can enter as many times as you'd like. Just tag a different friend in each comment. Happy Wishing!
Monday, August 26, 2013

Amuse Studio Sweet Wishes

Cutely decorated candy bars for the Holidays using 
Amuse Studio's Sweet Wishes stamp set



Sunday, August 25, 2013

Amuse Studio Treat Bags

Aren't the new treat bags just perfect for Halloween?  
I included a little note inside about the new

Saturday, August 24, 2013

Amuse Studio Card Display

 I wanted to share an idea for my card display.  At Amuse Studio's Conference for Consultants early this year, they had lots of card samples displayed on these bifold doors that you can purchase at the hardware store.  I purchased mine at Lowe's.  It was a pretty simple DIY project that I did last winter in just an hour or so.  I bought the doors which are completely assembled and painted white so all I had to do was add the "clotheslines" to hang the cards on.  The first thing I did was attach the screw eyes so that I had something to anchor the clotheslines.  I used a thin gauge wire to string across the door & then figured out the spacing by placing cards on the line.  Special thanks to Kristine Vicente who also put this together for her display, she gave me lots of good tips!!





I just updated my board for an upcoming workshop.  I have lots of new card ideas to share from the Amuse Studio Holiday Catalog!  




Friday, August 23, 2013

Amuse Studio Card Swap

Wow, look at all the amazing inspiration from our recent Team Card Swap!  What a great way to get lots of new samples & ideas!!  I love them all!!
Thursday, August 22, 2013

Silhouette Cameo & Amuse Studio Digital Designs

There is a new machine in my house that has been taking up a lot of my time lately!  Yes, I purchased a Silhouette Cameo and have been having a blast learning all that it can do!  

Amuse Studio announced that they are going to test market some Digital Designs.  There are currently 20 cut files that you can now purchase that match 20 stamp sets in the 2013 Amuse Studio Holiday Catalog.  The files are delivered to your email as a Zip file of PNG graphics.  They work nicely with my new Silhouette Cameo!  I thought I would show you an example of what the machine can do and how I find it useful in so many ways!  

The Digital Designs Let's Get Merry are available for $1.99 & you get 7 digital designs - Christmas Tree, Birdie, Ornament, Sleigh, Candy Cane, Gift and Santa. The stamp Set Let's Get Merry {SVSD038} $16.99 is available separately.  

  

Amuse Studio is pleased to offer 20 digital designs to match 20 stamp sets in our 
So I decided to try the Santa digital cut first.   Now to be totally honest, it took me a while to figure out the Silhouette software & to get the digital files into the proper format so that they were ready to cut.  There is also some things to learn about the various blade settings.  After reading the Getting Started Manual, watching a few You Tube videos and asking a friend or two what they would recommend I was pleased with the results.  For the Amuse Studio Cardstock (80 lb) I set the blade on 3.  Now as you can see I was able to cut 25 Santas out of one sheet of 8 1/2" x 11" sugar cardstock.  What a time saver if you plan to make multiples of a particular design.
Here is the Silhouette software where you get the page set up before sending it to Cut.

As you can see my cutting mat has really been getting a work out - see those lips?  ha!  There are 25 cuts of the Santa on one sheet of sugar cardstock.
I would recommend getting the spatula tool to remove the die cuts from the sticky mat.  It works like a charm!  

I have all the Santa's cut & now it is time to stamp.  The Let's Get Merry Stamp set works perfectly with the cut files.     
You will need to use a Stamp Positioner to get the stamped image on the Santa die so that you can line it up perfectly. I used a little bit of double sided removable sticky tape to hold the Santa die cut in place while stamping on it.  If you plan to color the Santa with Copic markers you will need to use Memento Ink. 

I used Onyx Versafine ink on several of the Santas along with Clear Embossing Powder and the heat tool.  It was a little more work to do the embossing but I love the results!  
I stamped this image with Onyx Versafine Ink followed by Clear Embossing Powder and the heat tool. I colored with Copic Markers.  I also used the Quickie Glue Pen & added Diamond Glitter to his hat. 
And here is the final project!  I also cut out the ornament with my Cameo and followed the same steps.  
Just add a little candy and your treat bags are ready to go!  

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP HERE FOR AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Let's Get Merry
Cardstock:  Sugar
Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Clear Embossing Powder
Other:  Cherry Diagonal Stripe Treat Bags, Let's Get Merry Digital Designs, Cherry Baker's Twine, Quickie Glue Pen, Diamond Glitter, Copic Markers R46 100 T2 E000
Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Amuse Studio Tiny Treats Swap Card

These are the swap cards I was working on several weeks ago.  I can't wait to show you all the wonderful creative cards I received in the swap! 

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP HERE FOR AMUSE STUDIO PRODUCTS

Stamps:  Tiny Treats, Screenprint Background
Cardstock:  Orange, Onyx Petite Polka Dot, Wasabi, Pumpkin, Saffron
Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Pumpkin
Other:  Tuxedo Assortment Washi Tape, Onyx Baker's Twine, Circle Nestabilities, Vintage Labels 2 Die Set, 3D Adhesive
Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Amuse Studio It's A Wonderful Life

I'm loving these sentiments from Amuse Studio's It's A Wonderful Life stamp set.  So many options for Christmas cards or tags.  

Amuse Studio Products:   SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  It's A Wonderful Life
Cardstock:  Cherry, Slate, Sugar, Onyx
Ink:  Versamark with White Embossing Powder
Other:  Static Magic Pouch, Onyx Chevron Ribbon, Cherry Button, Onyx Twine, Scallop Border Die set, Tiny Dots/Medium Dot Impression Plate





Monday, August 19, 2013

Amuse Studio Charming Gardener & Happy Birthday!

First of all I have to thank my friend, Susan for coming up with this card design.  She sent me a darling thank you note a few weeks ago and I thought what a great idea to turn the flower on its side.  This is a card I made for my SIL {sister in law} Laura!  
Happy Birthday Laura!  Have a great day!!

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Charming Gardeners, Make A Wish
Cardstock:  Grapefruit, Grapefruit Pinstripe, Onyx Polka Dot
Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Clear Embossing Powder
Other:  Onyx Baker's Twine, Copic Markers R43 RV29

Sunday, August 18, 2013

Amuse Studio Tiny Treats

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP HERE FOR AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Tiny Treats, Vintage Labels
Cardstock:  Orange Pinstripe card base, Onyx, Orange Petite Polka Dot, Orange
Ink:  Onyx Versafine
Other:  Tuxedo Assortment Washi Tape, Onyx Baker's Twine, Vintage Labels 1 Die Set, Tiny Treats Die Set, Circle Nestabilities, Dimensionals

Saturday, August 17, 2013

Crystal Light Containers

I have been saving these Crystal Light containers and wondering what I could do with them.  Well the drawer where I store them is completely full so it was time to put them to use!

I decided a Halloween theme was in order!  I used all Amuse Studio products to decorate the empty Crystal Light Containers.  Candy Corn was on my mind so I used Sugar, Papaya & Orange card stock.  


Amuse Studio Products:   SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Haunted Mansion Background, Tiny Treats sentiments
Cardstock:  Sugar, Papaya, Orange
Ink: Onyx Versafine
Other:  For You Digital Cut File, Tuxedo Assortment Washi Tape, Onyx Baker's Twine, Crystal Light Plastic Container (not Amuse)  

Friday, August 16, 2013

2013 Amuse Studio Holiday Catalog!!

If you haven't seen the 2013 Amuse Studio Holiday Catalog click here and start making your wish list!  Everything is available for ordering now at my secure online WEBSTORE!  Please contact me for any order over $150 to receive Hostess rewards.  I'm also offering a FREE stamp set (from a selected list) for orders over $40 before tax & shipping.  CONTACT ME to see the list of available stamp sets.  
Thursday, August 15, 2013

Amuse Studio Kraft Solid Treat Bags

I had fun playing with our new Kraft treat bags.  

Amuse Studio Products:   SHOP HERE FOR AMUSE STUDIO!

Stamps:  Chevrons, Vintage Christmas Postmarks
Cardstock:  Cherry, Onyx
Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Cotton White Stazon
Other:  Kraft Solid Treat Bags {AWLSKFT}, Circle Nestabilities, Circle Scallop Nestabilities, Toffee Twine, Hole Punch

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Let the Hoopla Begin!!


Yes, the Hoopla is about to begin!  Starting a midnight Eastern Time tonight you can begin ordering all the new products from the 2013 Amuse Studio Holiday Catalog!!  



Don't forget if you place an order of $40 or more {before tax & shipping) with me during Holiday Hoopla {August 15-October 15} you can choose a FREE stamp set from a selected list.  Please email me to get a look at the choices!
Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Amuse Studio Holiday Packaging & Tags!

Look at the adorable packaging you can create with Amuse Studio!  There are also some awesome new stamps sets coming this week that will make your Holiday Tags so sweet!!   August 15th is only a few days away!! 



Monday, August 12, 2013

Bridal Shower Favors

I had a friend over last week to work on favors for a Bridal Shower.  We were happy with the cute little clear boxes with decorated Hershey kisses in them.  

We used Amuse Studio cardstock in Heather & Blackberry.  What a pretty combination.  We used a 3/4" circle punch to punch circles to decorate the bottom of the Hershey kisses.  I was able to find several stamps in my stash that were small enough to fit in a 3/4" circle so we could decorate them easily. The clear boxes were purchased at our local scrapbook store.  I used Amuse Studio Monogram Frames (retired) stamp set for the square tag and I printed the initial S on the computer to match the Bride's cake topper.
We made 30 of them - aren't they pretty?

Sunday, August 11, 2013

Amuse Studio Witch's Brew



Amuse Studio's Witch's Brew labels are really going to make decorating for Halloween a lot of fun this year!  This wonderful new stamp set will be available right HERE on August 15th!