Saturday, May 31, 2014

Last Day of our Birthday Promotion!!

Today is the last day of our Birthday Celebration! 

When you spend $50 in May you will receive our exclusive Happy Birthday Balloon stamp as a free gift ($6.95 value).  This single stamp will come packaged in a clear cello bag with a packaging insert (no DVD case included)

When you reach $150 to qualify for a Workshop, in addition to our regular Hostess rewards, you will receive an exclusive bonus stamp set, Hooray It's Your Day ($24.95 value) in a DVD case.

To celebrate Amuse Studio's 3rd Birthday, we have two new die sets available.  These dies were designed to match the Happy Birthday Balloon stamp and the Hooray It's Your Day stamp set but they are also great stand alone dies.    

TAD0081 Balloon Die Set  $6.99    TAD0082 Birthday Balloon Die $4.99



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Friday, May 30, 2014

Shine Bright....like a Diamond

A new stamp set coming soon!

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Shine Bright
Cardstock:  Onyx, Sugar
Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Versamark
Other:  White Embossing Powder, Quickie Glue Pen, Diamond Glitter, Tuxedo Washi Tape Assortment, Sugar Pearl Stickers, 3D Adhesive



Thursday, May 29, 2014

Amuse Studio New Stamps!

This is one of the Ready to Roll ideas for June using some new stamps that will be coming out in July.  

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Beautiful Birthday, Big Words
Cardstock:  Hibiscus, Habanero, Marigold
Ink:  Hibiscus, Fern, Habanero
Other:   Organdy Sheer Silver Ribbon, Scoreboard, Bone folder, Sanding block

Marigold Cardstock:  3 ½" x 4 ¾"  
Habanero Cardstock:  3 ½" x 1 ¼"

Score the Hibiscus card stock at 4 ¼" to make an A2 card base.  Stamp the medium and small flowers from Beautiful Birthday on the Marigold layer in Habanero ink.  Stamp the medium and small leaves/stems on the Marigold layer with Fern ink. Stamp the sentiment in Hibiscus ink on the upper half of the Marigold layer.  

Use the scoreboard and bone folder to score the back side of the Habanero layer to create raised, embossed lines with ¼" spacing.  Gently distress the embossed lines using the sanding block on the front of the Habanero layer.  

Adhere the Habanero layer to the bottom of the Marigold layer.  Tie a silver organdy ribbon around the layers.  Adhere the layer to the front of the card base.  




Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Happy B*day!

A quick birthday card!

Amuse Studio Products:     SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  A Very Merry Un-Birthday
Cardstock:  Sugar, Wasabi, Onyx Shimmer Damask
Ink:  Onyx Versafine
Other:  Sugar Sheer Organdy Ribbon


Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Amuse Studio New Colors - Let's Fiesta!!

Coming July 1st - Amuse Studio New Ink Colors in the Fiesta Palette!  
There is also new card stock & Splash to match the ink - oh yea!!

Monday, May 26, 2014

Happy Memorial Day!



Sunday, May 25, 2014

Amuse Studio Die Organization




I have been organizing my Amuse Studio products in anticipation of the new catalog coming in July.  I like to keep current products together and the retired products are separated into another category.  I use the EZMagnetic system to store my Amuse Studio dies.  I used to store my dies in the Quikutz Magnetic folders but I like the fact that I can fit more in these boxes and that the box snaps shut to keep everything contained.  I have two sizes of the plastic box to accommodate larger dies.  The magnetic sheets can be easily added or removed as needed.  I have about 12 magnetic pages in the small binder.  


The plastic boxes and magnetic pages are made by Crafter's Companion and they are available in some retail stores and online.  


Saturday, May 24, 2014

Amuse Studio Cardstock...organized!

I purchased this file cart to organize my Amuse Studio Cardstock before Christmas.  It has worked out great for me to have a hanging folder for each color of card stock all organized in alphabetical order.  I have clear file folders inside the hanging folder for various scraps so they are easy to file away and handy when you need them!

A few office supplies to get things organized and I was on my way to a great new system for organizing my Amuse Studio card stock!  I also picked up gray hanging folders to keep everything coordinated.  



After I had been using this card stock organization system for several months I started to notice that some of the card stock was fading on the edges due to the sun exposure coming from the big window in my stamp room.  I was sick about it since I was so thrilled with the new organization.  I found this lovely semstress on Etsy that made a custom cover for my file cart.  
I'm so happy with the solution! 
Friday, May 23, 2014

Amuse Studio Hello from Camp

Hello from Camp is a great stamp set that offers many creative possibilities.  It includes 13 stamps and was regularly priced at $20.99.  It's on sale now for only $13.64...  slightly more than $1/stamp.   There are some great sentiments in this set like "I love you s'more" and "I'd be lost without you".  If you have kids going to camp this summer and you'd like them to write (no email at camp!) you could whip up a few cards with the 'Hello from camp' sentiment.


Item #SISH022   On Sale for $13.64  

Here is a complete list of Retiring Sale Items currently at 35% off.  There are some items that are sold out - I continue to update the list HERE.  

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Birthday celebration continues...

Don't miss out on Amuse Studio's Birthday celebration going on now thru the end of May.  If you spend $50 you will receive the single Happy Birthday Balloon stamp for free!  If you have an order/workshop for $150 you will receive the Hooray It's Your Day stamp set for free.  Amuse Studio is also offering Balloon Dies to match the stamps!  

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Teaser...

 I was working on cards for a Swap!  I had fun with some new stamp sets and ink colors!!

Six new ink colors coming in July!
The Fiesta Palette includes Habanero, Margarita, Hibiscus, Marigold, Azul, Violeta



Tuesday, May 20, 2014

New Stuff!

I made a couple of thank you cards using new stamp sets coming on July 1st.  The floral set is called Beautiful Birthday and the word set is called Big Words. The new card stock color is called Habanero.  
This next picture is how my desk really looks...

This seems to happen to me a lot - I end up working in a small space with "stuff" all around!  The creative process is messy don't you agree?!  

Monday, May 19, 2014

Quick Birthday Cards!


Amuse Studio Supplies:   SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Birthday Greetings
Cardstock:  Latte, Grapefruit Chevron
Ink:  Slate
Other:  Bunny Bums 7mm, Chapagne glitter, Signo Uni-ball gold gel pen, Candy Box Die Set, Mini glue dots, Tombow mono aqua glue, 3D foam adhesive, Corner Chomper, Vanilla Twine

Score Latte cardstock to make a 4-bar card base.  Die cut the party hat from the Grapefruit chevron card stock using the candy box die set.  Add gold gel pen to the chevron pattern on the die cut hat.

Cut off top of the party hat and adhere 7mm bunny bum to the top using a mini glue dot.  Lightly coat the bum with tombow glue,  using the pen tip to spread evenly.  Dip top of the hat in Champagne glitter, tapping off the excess until fully coated.  Allow to dry.  

Stamp the birthday sentiment on the card front in Slate ink.  Adhere the party hat to the card front using 3D foam adhesive.  Round the corners of the card using the ½" side of the corner chomped.  Tie the Vanilla twine around the side of the card.  

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Beauties!

So I've been having fun with these Bathing Beauties!  Here is a peek at one of the new stamp sets coming in July!  
Saturday, May 17, 2014

Amuse Studio Straw Name Tags

Straw Name tags for your next party!


Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Lots of Dots
Cardstock:  Grapefruit, Sugar, Gold shimmer
Ink:  Shell
Other:  Pistachio Paper Straws, Antique Brass Mini Brads, Vintage Labels 1 die set, Small bow die, ⅛" hole punch, Mini glue dots

Die cut two of the largest scalloped shape labels from Grapefruit card stock.  Die cut the medium size oval label from Sugar card stock.  Stamp the smallest dot from Lots of Dots on the Sugar oval label front in Shell ink.  Adhere Sugar oval shape to the Grapefruit scalloped shape.  

Place both the Grapefruit scallop shapes back to back and punch ⅛" holes in sides.  Hold labels together using antique brass mini brads.  Die cut the small bow from gold shimmer card stock.  Fold the bow and use mini glue dot to hold together.  Attach the gold bow to the top of the label using mini glue dot.  Slip label over the Pistachio paper straw and use to write guest names on the label.  
Friday, May 16, 2014

Amuse Studio Progressive Sale Continues...

Starting today May 16th Amuse Studio's Retiring Products Progressive Sale everything is 


Here is a list of those items that are sold out but there is still plenty of great stamps and accessories available at a great price!  

SOLD OUT ITEMS -  as of 05/16/14


STAMP SETS
SNSM042 - Quick & Cute Valentines  Page 11
SJEF002 - Just my type  Page 76
SISS013 - Rock star Page 70
SISJ023 - Let's be adventurers  Page 86
SHMB011 - At Least One Cat  Page 61
SHMB018 - To Forgive, Canine  Page 61
SNSM030 - Chirrup Page 59
SNSR071 - Holiday Tags  Page 24

OTHER PRODUCTS
TPCRST1 - Piercer/stylus Page 139
TADRE01 - Adhesive remover Page 136
TAD0038 - as die set - Vintage labels 2  Page 128
TAD0032 - as die - Fry box  Page 127
TAD0036 - as die set - Rosettes  Page 127
RABT204 - Baker's twine - cherry Page 123
ESWH001 - Holiday assorted washi (3 rolls) Page 121
TAD0033 - Bunny die Set Page 128
TAD0053 - Modern Zinnia Die Set  Page 132
MTPI001 - Shimmer Chalks Page 125

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Father's Day Cards



Linda at Amuse Studio made some cute Father's Day cards don't you think??  
Father's Day will be here before you know it.  Now is the time to make a few cards for the special fathers in your life and our Father's Day stamp set makes it easy!  This set includes 8 stamps for $16.99.
This card design is fast and easy to make.  Linda used white embossing for the Happy Father's Day image on a variety of chevron cardstock colors.  



Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Popcorn Treat Boxes


Amuse Studio Supplies:       SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Lots of Dots, A Very Merry Unbirthday
Cardstock:  Grapefruit, Buttercup
Ink:  Versamark, Slate
Other:  Gold Embossing Powder, Sugar Organdy Ribbon, Large Cello Bags, Popcorn Box Die, Static Magic, Heat Tool, ¼" red super stick tape, Washi tape (for masking) 1 ½" circle punch, ⅛" hole punch

Die cut popcorn box from Grapefruit card stock.  Prep the surface using the static magic pouch.  Stamp the third largest dot from Lots of Dots in Versamark ink on sides of the popcorn box.  Emboss the dots using gold embossing powder.  

Fold the popcorn box and adhere the flaps using ¼" super stick tape.  Punch 
1 ½" circle from Buttercup card stock.  Mask off the word "cake" from the "Eat Cake" stamp using a small piece of washi tape.  Stamp the word "Eat" in the center of the circle.  Punch ⅛" circle in the top of the tag.  Fill the cello bag with popcorn and place in box.  Tie using the Sugar organdy ribbon.  Tie circle tag to the cello bag.  


Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Amuse Studio Preview...

A peek at new colors of card stock and ink and a variety of buttons to match!  A new patterned paper pack and some new stamps!  I can't wait to have a date with my stamp studio! 
Monday, May 12, 2014

Amuse Studio Tool-rific!



Guy cards can be hard.  These simple cards made with Amuse Studio's Tool-rific stamp set are perfect for the men in your life!  


Retirement Sale Price Item #SISS015  $17.99

Visit my Web Store to see all the retiring products.  


Sunday, May 11, 2014

Happy Mother's Day!



We are very happy to be celebrating lots of great Moms today!!


Saturday, May 10, 2014

Happy Wedding Day!

Another family wedding -  We are so happy to be celebrating with Alison & Collin today!  We wish them many years of happiness and a wonderful life together!


  



Friday, May 9, 2014

Celebrate with Amuse Studio!

We are doing lots of celebrating in May!


Amuse Studio Products:     SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  A Very Merry Un-Birthday, Itty Bitty Birthday
Cardstock:  Grapefruit, Gold Shimmer, Grapefruit Petite Pinstripe, Pistachio, Buttercup
Ink:  Slate
Other:  Metallic Washi Tape, Signa Uni-ball Gold gel pen, ½" circle punch, 3D foam adhesive

Score Grapefruit cardstock to 3 ½" to make a 4-bar card base.  Stamp the balloon image three times on Grapefruit petite pinstripe layer.  Cut ½" circles from Grapefruit, Pistachio and Buttercup card stock scraps.  

Add detail to circle using gold gel pen.  Adhere the circles on top of the stamped balloon images using 3D foam adhesive.  Stamp sentiment in slate ink on Pistachio layer.  Use detail scissors to cut end of the Pistachio layer.  Add the gold metallic washi tape to the bottom of the Grapefruit pinstripe layer.  Cut end at an angle.  

Layer the Pistachio layer with sentiment on the card front using 3D foam adhesive.  Adhere the Gold shimmer layer to the Grapefruit card base.  Adhere the Grapefruit pinstripe layer to the front of the card.  

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Amuse Studio Balloon Dies NOW AVAILABLE!

As part of Amuse Studio's 3rd Birthday celebration this month, we've released TWO new Balloon Dies.  These dies are really cool because they are designed to coordinate with our two free gifts this month but the best part is that you DON'T need the stamps to LOVE the dies! 

The Balloon die set includes two balloon dies that match our free Hostess gift stamp set this month.  This die set is available for only $6.99. 

The Birthday Balloon die includes a single balloon die that coordinates with our Happy Birthday Balloon stamp single which is your gift when you spend $50 this month.  The Birthday Balloon die is available for $4.99.




It's fun to use the stamps and the dies together but let me tell you that you are going to want these dies even if you don't have either stamp set because they are ESSENTIAL!  Birthday cards are the most commonly purchased, made, given and received cards in the universe!  These dies make it fun and easy to make all sorts of wonderful cards.  And, they don't need to just be used on birthday cards... could be balloons for any occasion... like Mother's Day or Congrats on your graduation, or even a wedding card.  How cute would it be to stamp a tiny heart from one of our sets all over some balloons?