Monday, September 30, 2013

Amuse Studio It's A Wonderful Life

Merry & Bright is the theme for today.  A square card, a gift tag and a mini card.  

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Stamps:  It's A Wonderful Life, Holiday Tags
Cardstock: Sugar, Cherry, Cherry Chevron, Onyx Chevron, Onyx Pinstripe, Onyx, Onyx Petite Polka Dot
Ink:  Versamark with white embossing powder, Onyx Versafine
Other:  Hole Punch, Cherry Baker's Twine, Onyx Baker's Twine
Sunday, September 29, 2013

Amuse Studio Popcorn Die

Amuse Studio's Popcorn Die is good for so many occasions!  

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Stamps:  Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Cardstock:  Bermuda Petite Polka Dot, Sugar, Cherry
Ink:  Onyx Versafine with Clear Embossing, Versamark with White Embossing
Other:  Cherry Chevron Ribbon, Popcorn Box Die, Circle Nestabilities, Copic Markers, Quickie Glue, White Flocking
Saturday, September 28, 2013

Amuse Studio It's A Wonderful Life

This card started out as a Christmas tag and I ended up turning it into a 4 bar size card.  

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Stamps:  Peaceful Forest, Sweet Wishes, It's A Wonderful Life
Cardstock:  Cherry, Sugar, Cherry Woodgrain, Onyx
Ink:  Onyx Versafine w/Clear Embossing Powder, Versamark with White Embossing Powder, Wasabi
Other:  Sweet Wishes Digital Cut File, Peaceful Forest Digital Cut File, Onyx Baker's Twine, Dimensionals, Copic Marker, Quickie Glue, Diamond Glitter

Friday, September 27, 2013

OCTOBER - Amuse Studio Stamp Out Breast Cancer Campaign!

Amuse Studio is once again happy to announce our Stamp Out Breast Cancer Campaign!  During the month of October we are promoting Breast Cancer awareness and we are giving away a free "Fight Like A Girl" stamp set.  The stamp set can be ordered from my secure online webstore HERE starting NOW!   There will be a $3 shipping and handling fee per set.  


This year there is a new ribbon die available to match the ribbon in the 
Fight Like a Girl stamp set.  The retail price of the ribbon die is $5.99.  

See how cute the ribbon die is on this card.

AND there's more -  During October we are also having a THINK PINK Sale!  Save 20% on the pink items listed on the pink sale flyer.  
Sale begins on October 1st and ends on October 31st at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.  

Click on flyer to view PDF of the Think Pink Sale!

SHARE THE NEWS WITH ALL YOUR FRIENDS!  
Please contact me to place your order or you can purchase directly from my secure online webstore starting NOW!

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Amuse Studio Halloween Nugget Treats

This idea came from Page 3 of the Amuse Studio Holiday Catalog.  I was able to find a template for the Nugget Box to fit 4 pieces of candy.  If you are interested in the template please email me & I will send it to you.

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Stamps:  Happy Haunting
Cardstock:  Orange, Onyx Pinstripe, Onyx Chevron, Orange Chevron, Orange Polka Dot, Onyx Polka Dot, Crystal Clear Cardstock
Ink:  Onyx Versafine
Other:  Onyx Baker's Twine, Hershey Chocolate Nuggets


Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Amuse Studio It's A Wonderful Life Tags

I had fun last night using the It's A Wonderful Life stamp set by Amuse Studio.  I made several holiday tags and a long tag that could be used as a bookmark.  

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Stamps:  It's A Wonderful Life, For You, Happy Holidays, Holiday Tags
Cardstock:  Sugar, Onyx, Cherry Chevron, Cherry Polka Dot, Cherry,
Ink:  Versamark w/White Embossing, Onyx Versafine
Other:  Corner Chomper, Hole Punch, Static Magic Pouch, Onyx Baker's Twine, Cherry Baker's Twine, Cherry Chevron Ribbon, Cherry Satin Ribbon

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Amuse Studio You've Been Booed

A quick and simple Halloween card!

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Stamps:  You've Been Booed, Essential Sentiments
Cardstock:  Saffron, Onyx, Seattle, Vanilla, Sleepy Hollow
Ink:  Onyx Versafine
Other:  Circle Nestabilities, Bat Trio Die Set

Monday, September 23, 2013

Amuse Studio Eat Your Veggies Pencil Case

A fun little project for Monday!

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Stamps:  Eat Your Veggies
Cardstock:  Eucalyptus, Vanilla, Scraps to cut washi tape
Ink:  Eucalyptus
Other:  1 1/2" circle punch, Holiday Washi Tape Assortment, Super stick red double sided tape, What's Up Die Set, Small hole punch, Wasabi satin ribbon

Pencil Case:  Eucalyptus 3 1/2" x 7" (scored at 1 1/2" and 3")
Vanilla cardstock 2" x 2" for die cut

After scoring Eucalyptus cardstock, cut a semi circle at the top of the middle section using the 1 1/2" circle punch.  Place strips of green and striped washi tape on scrap paper (7+ inches) and cut into smaller strips using paper trimmer.

Carefully remove the washi strips and reposition to create stripe pattern on the card stock.  Trim at the ends.  

Place super-stick tape on the tab and at the base of the card stock.  Fold into pencil case.  

Die cut the speech bubble from What's Up die set using Vanilla card stock.  Place small piece of washi tape directly on "I Made this for you" stamp (covering "I made this" and exposing "for you".  Ink up "For You" with Eucalyptus ink and remove the washi tape.  

Stamp sentiment on the speech bubble.  Rub the edges of the shape on the Eucalyptus ink pad.  Punch a hole in the top of the speech bubble and tie with the Wasabi satin ribbon.  

On Sale thru the end of September

Item # SHMQ038 - Page 69  $26.09

Sunday, September 22, 2013

SIlhouette Cards

Over the last couple of months I have been learning how to use my new Silhouette.  I made these two simple cards using two of the digital cut files that I purchased online.  The flower card was inspired by Laurie Willison on her blog post here.  I am amazed at the perfect cuts that this machine can produce!  

 Flower by Hero Arts at the Silhouette Store
Birthday Cake Stand at the Silhouette Store
Saturday, September 21, 2013

Happy Happy Halloween


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Stamps:  Chevron Backgrounds, Happy Haunting
Cardstock:  Sugar
Ink:  Neon Orange, Onyx Versafine
Other:  Spider Die Cut from Silhouette America

Friday, September 20, 2013

Archiver's Card Kit


I bought this card kit from Archiver's the other day and had the best time putting together the little 3 x 3 mini cards.  You get the Tim Holtz stamps and everything you need to make 2 of each of the mini cards, plus the black polka dot treat bags.  Since I am the one always putting card kits together for my workshops, this was really fun for me!!


Thursday, September 19, 2013

Amuse Studio Chalkboard Look

I saw this idea from Julie Ebersole the other day and I wanted to try it using all Amuse Studio stamps.  I'm a big fan of the chalkboard look.  

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Stamps:  Happy Holidays, It's a Wonderful Life, Trim the Tree, A Christmas Carol, Let It Snow, Hello December
Cardstock:  Onyx, Cherry, Fern
Ink:  Versamark with White Embossing Powder
Other:  Static Magic Pouch, Poinsettia Die Set, Clear Twinkle Stickers, White Colored Pencil to draw lines
Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Amuse Studio - a little comparison

If you are a long time follower/buyer of Amuse stamps you will remember the Amuse Artstamps wood mounted stamp of the parade of trick or treaters.  As you can see from the card on the right, the image was smaller in the older version.  I'm happy to report that the new cling mount image is just the right size and much easier to color!  

This is an awesome stamp set that everyone should have in their Halloween collection by 
Amuse Studio called You've Been Booed.  


Item #SNSE085  $17.99

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Amuse Studio Mister Bones

Mister Bones

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Stamps:  Mister Bones, Too Cute to Spook
Cardstock:  Onyx card base (A2), Onyx Pinstripe
Ink:  Onyx Versafine
Other:  Woodgrain Impression Plate, Tuxedo Assortment Washi Tape, Onyx Baker's Twine, Mister Bones Digital Cut File

Monday, September 16, 2013

Holiday Hoopla Workshop Fun!!

Thank you Debi for a Great workshop last night!  We had such a good time.  I met a few new ladies and shared the Amuse Studio love!  

Susan is having fun!!

~ Holiday Hoopla Workshop Projects ~

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Amuse Studio You've Been Booed


Another Halloween scene, I can't get enough!  ha!  I made the parade of trick or treaters a little shorter using only the ghost and witch.  I also cut the tiny ghost and pumpkin from the Haunted house that is included in the You've Been Booed stamp set (see stamp set below)

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Stamps:  You've Been Booed, Lots of Dots, Mister Bones (words)
Cardstock:  Orange Polka Dot cardbase, Onyx, Sugar, Orange Chevron, Onyx Pinstripe
Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Saffron, Pumpkin
Other:  Copic Markers, You've Been Booed Digital Files, Onyx Baker's Twine, Sakura Stardust Clear pen for lamp post (not Amuse)  



Saturday, September 14, 2013

Amuse Studio Washi Tape Bat

I saw this idea on Pinterest right here.  I used all Amuse Studio Washi Tape to create the bat.  It looks good in the black frame that will go on my desk in my stamp studio!

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Cardstock:  Sugar
Other:  Washi Tape - Halloween Assortment, Metallic Assortment, Tuxedo Assortment, Big Bats Trio Set (largest bat)

Friday, September 13, 2013

Amuse Studio You're a Scream

Another Bernice card . . . she's a scream!!

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Stamps:  You're A Scream 
Cardstock:  Onyx Petite Polka Dot cardbase, Orange Petite Polka Dot, Seattle Pinstripe, Sugar, Onyx
Ink:  Onyx Versafine
Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Oval Nestabilities, You're a Scream digital cut files, Copic Markers, Onyx Baker's Twine
Thursday, September 12, 2013

Amuse Studio You're a Scream

And Bernice is back too from the old Amuse Artstamps days!  I love her!

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Stamps:  You're a Scream, Haunted Mansion Background, Too Cute to Spook
Cardstock:  Orange cardbase, Slate, Sugar, Onyx
Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Slate
Other:  Orange Twinkle Sticker, Copic Markers, You're a Scream Digital Cut File

    Item #SNSG084  $19.99



Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Amuse Studio You're a Scream

This card idea came from the 2013 Amuse Studio Holiday Catalog on Page 3.  I think Boris the mad scientist with his crazy eyes goes well with the Peppermint Swirl background - don't you??

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Stamps:  You're a Scream, Peppermint Swirl
Cardstock:  Onyx Cardbase, Onyx Petite Polka Dot, Orange, Sugar
Ink:  Onyx Versafine
Other:  Lime Glitter, Googly Eyes, Onyx Baker's Twine, Copic Markers, Digital Cut Files
Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Amuse Studio You've Been Booed

I love the tree in the You've Been Booed stamp set so that is how this card started...

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Stamps:  You've Been Booed, Spooky Boo Day, Lots of Dots
Cardstock:  Saffron cardbase, Slate Woodgrain, Vanilla
Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Saffron
Other:  Papaya Sheer Organdy Ribbon, Orange Twinkle Stickers


Monday, September 9, 2013

Amuse Studio Halloween - Got Candy?

I made a second card with the little Trick or Treaters from Amuse Studio's You've Been Booed stamp set.  This time I used the street light and added my own words!

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Stamps:  You've Been Booed, Tiny Alphabet, Lots of Dots, Screenprint Background
Cardstock:  Onyx Petite Polka Dot Cardbase, Orange, Sugar
Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Saffron
Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Copic Markers, You've Been Booed Digital Files

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Amuse Studio You've Been Booed

What's old is new again!  Amuse Studio brought back some of the old favorites in this year's Holiday Catalog.  The costume parade of trick or treaters is a favorite of mine!  

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Stamps:  You've Been Booed
Cardstock:  Onyx Petite Polka Dot, Orange, Sugar, Saffron
Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Pumpkin
Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, You've Been Booed Digital Cut Files, Circle Nestabilities, Copic Markers, Sponge Dauber
Copic Markers that I used on the Trick or Treaters.

Saturday, September 7, 2013

Amuse Studio Thankful For You

Fall is my favorite time of the year.  Football is back and I love the cooler weather and the trees changing colors.  I know I'm rushing the Season just a bit but I couldn't help getting out my new Thankful for You stamp set by Amuse Studio!

I cut out the leaf with the Digital file from Amuse Studio and then stamped it using my stamp positioner.  I actually cut out several all at once so they are ready to go for any project!

I'm not sure if you can see it but I used the Clear Spica Pen to add a little bit of sparkle thru the veins of the leaf.  It doesn't photograph too well but maybe you can see it on this close up photo.  

With this particular stamp set you have options -  You can purchase the traditional metal dies to go with Thankful for You stamp set or you can purchase the download of Digital cut files.  You choose!  
                                          



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Stamps:  Thankful for You, Give Thanks
Cardstock:  Toffee cardbase, Squash, French Roast Woodgrain
Ink:  French Roast
Other:  French Roast Twine, French Roast Pearl Stickers, Woodgrain Impression Plate, Thankful for You digital file, dimensionals, Clear Spica, Stamp positioner



Friday, September 6, 2013

Amuse Studio For You


My Thank You cards for this month.  

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Stamps:  For You, Haunted Mansion Background, You're Too Kind (words)
Cardstock:  Onyx cardbase, Sugar, Pumpkin
Ink:  Onyx Versafine
Other:  For You Digital File, Onyx Baker's Twine, Dimensionals



Thursday, September 5, 2013

Amuse Studio Witch's Brew

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Stamps:  Witch's Brew, Haunted Mansion Background
Cardstock:  Lime, Onyx Pinstripe
Ink:  Onyx Versafine
Other:  Kraft Solid Treat Bag, Witch's Brew cut file, Onyx Baker's Twine, Stamp Positioner







Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Amuse Studio Eat Your Veggies

Another fun project using Eat Your Veggie stamp set.  

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Stamps:  Eat Your Veggies
Cardstock:  School Lined, Wasabi, Squash, Blackberry, Eucalyptus
Ink:  Wasabi, Squash, Blackberry
Other:  Tall Alphabet Die Set, Toffee Twine, small hole punch, Quickie Glue Pen

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Amuse Studio Eat Your Veggies

A cute card made with Eat Your Veggies {on Sale during September}.  

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Stamps:  Eat Your Veggies, Seasonal Branch
Cardstock:  Grass, Eucalyptus, Vanilla
Ink: Eucalyptus, Wasabi, Grass, Slate
Other:  Toffee twine, Sticky note for masking, Dimensionals

Place sticky note over colander image along top edge and stamp leaves from Seasonal Branch using Wasabi and Grass ink layering to look like salad in the bowl.  


Monday, September 2, 2013

Amuse Studio September Spotlight Sale!

Check out the 5 stamp sets on Sale during the month of September.  We also offer a wonderful color palette Cardstock Assortment.  
Sunday, September 1, 2013

Amuse Studio Squeeze the Day

My sister in law, Laura along with her daughter, Emily are hosting a bridal shower for Alison our niece and god daughter today.  I'm so sad that I am not going to be there to join in the celebration.  Check out the darling invitation that Laura made using a black & white photo of Alison & Collin along with Amuse Studio's Squeeze the Day stamp set.  I thought the card I sent needed to go along with her theme so I used Squeeze the Day words Pucker Up to make Alison's shower card.  

I wanted to show you the darling lips and mustaches I was able to contribute to the Bridal Shower.  Laura attached them to wooden dowel rods for the game they are playing called "He Said, She Said" and will hold up the lips for She Said and the mustache for He Said.  I cut them with my Silhouette - aren't they cute?