Promotion Ending at Midnight!

It's October 31st and you have until midnight Eastern time to order your free Fight Like a Girl Stamp set.  $3.00 for shipping.  Also the PINK SALE ends at midnight too.  

SHOP HERE

Happy Halloween!

Laura's card arrived in the mail yesterday. She colored in the spooky haunted house and made a cute scene with the grass and lamp post. Cute card!!

Happy Haunting!

I love this spooky ghost card from Shari!  It looks like she used most all Amuse Studio Products - and six different dies! The tomb stone is from the Holiday Tag die set, the Happy Haunting Ghosts, Tall Alphabet die set, the bat trio die set, the web die and the grass die.  So cute!!

Happy Halloween!

Today's Halloween card is from Doreen!  I love the mason jar with the stack of pumpkins inside.  Doreen showed me the wide black & white washi tape when I was there to visit.  I love the look!!  

Happy Halloween!

My friend, Sandy made this card using several Amuse Studio Dies and Penny Black's Dark House stamp.  I love the scene that she created with the green hills and smoky sky!

Happy Halloween!

Susan's card is all about the crows.  Is there a hidden message Susan?  I love the muted colors.  

Happy Halloween!

Over the next few days I'm going to be featuring Halloween cards made by stamping friends that I have received in the mail.  First up my friend, Dona made this adorable layered tag card.  Her Mom's name is Wanda so she wanted to create some Wanda Witch's Brew this Halloween season!  

Amuse Studio Halloween Hair Clips

Look what  Amuse Studio created!  Halloween hair clips! So fun. So easy! A Muse Studio felt, Dies and Heat 'n Bond.

Amuse Studio Mister Bones Banner Card

Another Shari creation!  Look at the darling hanging banner card she made.  I love the collage design using Mister Bones stamp set along with several dies.  What a creative soul!

You've Been Booed by Shari!!

Wow, I was blown away by this wooden candy box that Shari made me for Halloween!  I'll try to do it justice with photos but the details are amazing!  Almost everything she used are Amuse Studio products.  I'm telling you this girl needs to be on a Design Team!   

Look at the whole spooky scene that she created!  So very talented!  Thank you so much Shari for the awesome Halloween treat - you never cease to amaze me!!

Amuse Studio Candy Bars

While I was visiting a friend last week we decorated Hershey Bars for her daughter's classroom kids.  It was a pretty quick and simple project and the kids are going to love the personalization!

Amuse Studio Products:  

Cardstock:  Onyx Chevron, Onyx, Sugar, Orange Chevron, Orange

Other:  Vintage Labels 2 Die Set, Computer Generated Names, Twine, Washi Tape

Halloween Treats!

I'm Baaaack!  

This project all started when I saw these Hershey kisses at the grocery store!  Black Silver & Orange kisses are perfect for Halloween decorating!!

Halloween Treats!  I found the black tin containers at Michael's in the $1 bin.  

They are perfect for my Halloween colored Hershey Kisses!  

Amuse Studio Products:     SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Amuse Studio Tiny Treats

Cardstock:  Variety of AMuse Studio scraps of card stock, Amuse Studio Orange Polka Dot for tags

Ink:  Onyx Versafine

Other:  3/4" circle punch, 1/4" Onyx Chevron Ribbon (May Arts), Black Tins from Michael's, Hershey Kisses

Blog Break

Hi - I just wanted to let you know that I'm taking a little blog break but don't worry I'll be back soon.  I may have a few random posts in the next week but look for me to be back to my daily posts on Monday, October 21st.   I have lots more Halloween, Fall and Christmas things to share with you!

Thank You!

A few quick thank you cards for my October orders!  

Thank you to all my wonderful customers for making Holiday Hoopla a lot of fun and for helping me reach my goals!  I appreciate you all so very much.

Amuse Studio Products:        SHOP AMUSE STUDIO 

Stamps:  That's the Ticket, Tiny Treats

Cardstock:  Orange Petite Pinstripe, Orange Petite Polka Dot

Ink:  Orange, Onyx Versafine

Other:  Orange Organdy Ribbon

Blog Break

Hi - I just wanted to let you know that I'm taking a little blog break but don't worry I'll be back soon.  I may have a few random posts in the next week but look for me to be back to my daily posts on Monday, October 21st.   I have lots more Halloween, Fall and Christmas things to share with you!

In the meantime, don't forget about Amuse Studio's October Promotions.

Free Fight Like a Girl Stamp Set

Think Pink Sale

October Spotlight Sale 

Amuse Studio FREE 2014 Calendar Downloads

FREE 2014 CALENDAR DOWNLOADS!  

Here are some wonderful freebies from Amuse Studio.  A whole variety of different sizes of 2014 calendars.  Enjoy!

2014 Calendar - 4 inch square, color

2014 Calendar - 4 inch square, black & white

2014 Calendar - 4 x 6 inch, color

2014 Calendar - 4 x 6 inch, black & white

2014 Calendar - A2, color

2014 Calendar - A2, black & white

2014 Calendar - Mini, color

2014 Calendar - Mini, black & white


The calendars are fun to decorate with Amuse Studio stamps.  The calendars make great gifts!  Just print them out on your card stock of choice and cut them with your paper trimmer and you are ready to decorate them!  Here are some quick & simple stamped months that I did a few years ago.  

Amuse Studio Cat Luminary

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Script Background, Toil & Trouble

Cardstock:  Radiant White Vellum Paper

Ink:  Pumpkin, Onyx Versafine

Other:   Popcorn box die, Die cutting machine, Halloween Washi Tape Assortment, Super stick 1/4" tape

Cut popcorn box from single sheet ( 8 1/2" x 11") white vellum paper

After cutting the popcorn box from vellum, stamp script background on all four sides in Pumpkin ink.  Stamp bats and cat image in Onyx Versafine on sides of the box.  Place strips of green and black washi tape around the bottom of the box.  Carefully fold and adhere tabs of the box together using super stick tape.  Place a battery operated tea-light in the bottom of the box to turn it into a luminary.  

Amuse Studio 31 Treat Bag

Amuse Studio Products:      SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  No Peeking

Cardstock:  Slate, Poppy, Saffron

Ink:  Onyx Versamark

Other:  Static magic pouch, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Nestabilities Circle die sets (small, large), Cupcake Topper Die Set, Die cutting machine, Small glassine bag, Halloween Washi Tape assortment, Orange sequins, Mini glue dots

Cutting instructions:  

Slate cardstock 2 1/4" x 2 1/4"

Poppy cardstock 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Saffron cardstock 2 1/4" x 2 1/4"

Slate cardstock strips to fill bag (approximately 1/4" x 5" each)

Prep the Slate cardstock with the static magic.  Stamp 31 Image in Versamark in center of Slate layer.  Emboss with white embossing powder.  Position starburst shape die around embossed image and cut.  Die cut the Poppy circle using 2 1/8" circle die.  Die cut the Saffron circle using 1 7/8" circle die.  Adhere the slate, saffron and poppy layers to glassine bag.  Apply strip of washi tape to bottom of bag.  Adhere the Orange sequins to the edge of the washi tape using mini glue dots.  Accordian fold the Slate card stock strips to fill the bag.  

Amuse Studio Candy Corn Box

An adorable Candy Corn Box for Halloween treats!

Amuse Studio Products:      SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Candy Corn Kisses

Cardstock:  Sugar, Pumpkin, Saffron

Ink:  Orange Splash, Lemon Whip Splash, Versamark

Other:  Pyramid Box Die, Large Circle Cut out for masking, super stick 1/4" tape, static magic pouch, White Embossing powder, Heat Tool, hole punch, Orange Satin ribbon, Papaya grosgrain stitch ribbon

Cutting Instructions:  

Sugar cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"

Pumpkin cardstock 2" x 2 3/4"

Saffron cardstock 2 1/8" x 2 7/8"

Cut pyramid box die from Sugar card stock.  Mask off lower and upper 1/3 of box using a large circle cutout/inverse circle cut out (a paper plate will work as well).  Spray middle section of the box with Orange Splash.  Mask off lower 2/3 of box and spray upper section with Lemon Whip Splash.  Allow box to dry completely before folding and gluing tabs together with super stick tape.  Prep the Pumpkin layer with static magic.  Stamp the sentiment on the Pumpkin layer using Versamark Ink.  Emboss with white embossing powder.  Adhere the Pumpkin layer to Saffron layer and punch a hole in the upper left corner.  Tie the orange satin ribbon and Papaya grosgrain stitch ribbon around the top flap of the box and attach the tag with a knot.

Amuse Studio Halloween!

Amuse Studio Ready to Roll Card using stamp sets that are on SALE during October.  

Amuse Studio Products:      SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Toil & Trouble, Cupcake Companion

Cardstock:  Slate, Poppy, Saffron

Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Versamark

Other:  Static magic pouch, Onyx embossing powder, Onyx glitter, Halloween Washi Tape Trio, Onyx baker's twine

Clever Witches Hat

The witches at Amuse Studio Headquarters are very clever!  Ha!  

See how they created the witch hat on these cards?  I had to try it out and made up two versions of the card!

Amuse Studio Products:     SHOP AMUSE STUDIO 

Stamps:  Toil & Trouble, Candy Corn Kisses, Cupcake Companion

Cardstock:  Sugar, Pumpkin, Slate, Sleepy Hollow

Ink:  Slate, Seattle, Onyx Versafine

Other:  Word Window Die Set, Cupcake Toppers Die Set, Orange Organdy Ribbon, Orange Twinkle Stickers, Web/Swirls Impression Plate

TO MAKE THE WITCH HAT:  Cut oval shape from Slate cardstock using the word windows die set.  Cut the wavy flag from Slate card stock using the cupcake toppers die set.  Cut the paper white side up to allow the image to stamp correctly!  Stamp flag image with Onyx Versafine ink on the Slate die cut flag.  Pretty clever, huh?

$5.00 Stamp Sets on World Card Making Day!!!

TODAY IS THE DAY!!  

SHOP EARLY!  

Sale starts at midnight Eastern Time on October 5th and ends at 11:59 pm Eastern Time on October 5th.  

While supplies last!

5 stamp sets for $5.00 each! 

SHOP HERE!

www.amusestudio.com/timetostamp

ROCK STAR                           SISS013            PAGE 70            $5.00     REG PRICE $23.99

HARLEQUIN BACKGROUND      SASJ006           PAGE 104           $5.00     REG PRICE $15.99

JUST MY TYPE                       SJEF002          PAGE 76             $5.00     REG PRICE $10.99

CALENDAR FUN                     SNSP052           PAGE 71            $5.00     REG PRICE $20.99

SPRINGTIME DAY                   SBSM010          PAGE 14             $5.00     REG PRICE $24.99

Amuse Studio Boo!

I saw this card idea on Pinterest.  I decided to try it using all Amuse Studio Products.  

Amuse Studio Products:        SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  On Broadway Alphabet, Too Cute to Spook, Lots of Dots

Cardstock:  Onyx card base, Pumpkin, Seattle Pinstripe, Sugar

Ink:  Versamark with White Embossing Powder, Onyx Versafine

Other:  Onyx Sheer Organdy Ribbon, Googly Eyes, Orange Twinkle Sticker, White Embossing Powder, Circle Nestabilities

Amuse Studio Toil & Trouble

A spooky witch card using Amuse Studio's Toil & Trouble stamp set.  On sale this month!

Amuse Studio Products:     SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Toil & Trouble       {SVSS012}    SALE $29.69

             Script Background   {SASJ013}   SALE $14.39

Cardstock:  Grass, Saffron, Slate

Ink:  Slate, Onyx Versafine, Versamark

Other:  Circle Nestabilities, Static magic pouch, Silver embossing powder, orange & gold sequins, mini glue dots

Cutting Instructions:  

Cardbase:  Grass 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" scored at left

Saffron cardstock:  3 3/4" x 3 3/4"

Slate cardstock:  4" x 5 1/4"

Score Grass cardstock at 4 1/4" to make an A2 card base.  (finished card measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4")  Stamp Script background with Slate ink on the Saffron layer.  Stamp witch image & cauldron with Onyx Versafine over the Script background.  Cut a 3 1/4" circle from the Standard Circles nestabilities on the top half of the Slate layer.  Prepare the Slate layer for embossing with the static magic pouch.  Stamp the sentiment in Versamark and emboss with Silver embossing powder.  Adhere the Saffron layer to card base.  Attach the  Orange and Gold sequins with mini glue dots.  Adhere the Slate layer to the card base using 3D foam adhesive.  

World Card Making Day SALE on Saturday!

HAPPY WORLD CARD MAKING DAY!   

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2013

On Saturday, October 5th for ONLY 24 hours, the following five stamp sets are only $5.00 each!  Supplies are limited, so shop early!  The sets will not be backordered at the sale price, so once they are gone, there are no more available at the sale price.  SHOP EARLY!  HERE IS THE LINK TO MY SECURE ONLINE WEBSTORE TO GET IN ON THIS AWESOME SALE IN HONOR OF WORLD CARD MAKING DAY!

SALES STARTS AT MIDNIGHT EASTERN TIME ON OCTOBER 5, 2013 AND ENDS AT 11:59 PM EASTERN TIME ON OCTOBER 5, 2013.  WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

ROCK STAR                           SISS013            PAGE 70            $5.00     REG PRICE $23.99

HARLEQUIN BACKGROUND      SASJ006           PAGE 104           $5.00     REG PRICE $15.99

JUST MY TYPE                       SJEF002          PAGE 76             $5.00     REG PRICE $10.99

CALENDAR FUN                     SNSP052           PAGE 71            $5.00     REG PRICE $20.99

SPRINGTIME DAY                   SBSM010          PAGE 14             $5.00     REG PRICE $24.99

Amuse Studio October Spotlight Sale

There are really awesome stamp sets on sale during the month of October!  

Also available is the Tricks and Treats Cardstock Assortment.