Sports Bottle

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Stamps:  Team Player, All Star

Card stock:  Pumpkin, Paper Weight Radiant White Vellum

Ink:  Navy, Pumpkin, Grass

Other:  Lime Glitter, Navy Baker's Cording, Classic Tags Die Set, ¼" super stick tape

Stamp the images from Team Player in Navy, Pumpkin and Grass ink to create a grid pattern on the vellum strip.  Wrap the vellum around the water bottle and adhere using super stick tape.  

Die cut tag shape from Pumpkin card stock.  Stamp the sentiment in Navy ink on the die cut tag.  Place a strip of ¼" super stick tape across the bottom of the Pumpkin tag.  Peel off the tape backing and add the Lime glitter to adhesive.  Tie tag to top of the water bottle with Navy baker's cording.

Pennant Flags

You could use this decorated straw for a variety of occasions!  

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Stamps:  All Star

Card stock:  Pumpkin, Grass

Ink:  Versamark

Other:  White Embossing Powder, Halloween Washi Tape Trio, Navy Paper Straws, Pebble Satin Ribbon, Silver Organdy Ribbon, Static Magic, X-acto Craft Knife

Pumpkin card stock:  2" x 7" (scored at 3 ½")

Grass card stock: 2" x 7" (scored at 3 ½")

Fold the card stock strips at the score line.  Find the center of folded card stock at the open end (at 1").  Use a paper trimmer (or ruler & x-acto craft knife) to cut folded rectangle down to a triangle from the marked center point.  

Prep the front of each pennant using the static magic.  Stamp letters from All Star on front of the pennant in Versamark ink.  Emboss using the White embossing powder.  

Fold pennants around the tops of the Navy paper straws and adhere.  Add a strip of washi tape to side of the pennant and fold over.  Trim the ends of the washi tape.  Tie Pebble satin ribbon and Silver organdy ribbon around the Navy paper straws.  

Football Treat Box

With lots of Football games this time of year these little treat boxes are the perfect addition to your next party!

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Stamps:  Play Ball

Card stock:  Grass, Cocoa

Ink:  Versamark

Other:  White Embossing Powder, Orange Chevron Ribbon, Medium Cello Bag, Short Popcorn Box Die, Play Ball Die set, Grass Die, Static Magic Pouch, ¼" super stick tape

Die cut popcorn box pieces from Grass card stock.  Use the Grass border die to edge the tops of all four box sides.  Assemble the popcorn box  using ¼" super stick tape on the tabs.  

Die cut the football shape from Cocoa card stock.  Prep the football die cut using the static magic.  Stamp the football image in Versamark ink.  Emboss football image using the white embossing powder.  Adhere football to the front of the popcorn box.  Place medium cello bag in the popcorn box, fill with treats and tie closed using the Orange chevron ribbon.  

Happy Thanksgiving! Let Us Be Thankful

Happy Thanksgiving!  Enjoy this wonderful holiday and let us be Thankful!  

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Stamps:  Let Us Be Thankful, Brushstrokes
Card stock:  Vanilla, French Roast, French Roast Woodgrain, Squash
Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Squash, Saffron, Pumpkin, Fern
Other:  Mini Banner Die Set, French Roast Organdy Ribbon

Blessed Card

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Stamps:  Let Us Be Thankful, To The Point

Card stock:  Currant, Eucalyptus

Ink:  Versamark, Pistachio

Other:  Gold Embossing Powder, Static Magic Pouch, Toffee Twine, French Roast Buttons

Score the Currant card stock at 4 ¼" to make a square card base.  Prep the Currant card base with static magic.  Stamp the sentiment in Versamark ink on the right side of the card base.  Emboss the sentiment using gold embossing powder.  

Stamp arrow pattern in Pistachio ink on the Eucalyptus card stock layer.  Adhere the Eucalyptus layer to the card base on the left side.  Tie Toffee twine around the card base.  Add the French Roast button to the Toffee twine and tie in a knot.

Thankful Card

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Stamps:  Let Us Be Thankful, To The Point

Card stock:  Eucalyptus, Kraft, Currant, Pumpkin, Gold Shimmer

Ink:  Pumpkin, Eucalyptus, Currant, Onyx Versafine

Other:  Toffee Twine, French Roast buttons, Gold Washi Tape, Thankful For You Die set, Corner Chomper

Amuse Studio Holiday Tag Kit

We're making it easier than ever to get crafty with A Muse Studio this holiday season with this fabulous Holiday Tag Kit. This kit is an amazing value!

Kit includes:
* Mini Holiday Messages stamp set
* Cranberry & Mermaid ink pads
* Red & White baker's cording (10 yards)
* 3/8" Vanilla twine (10 yards)
* 100 white tags

Only $19.99.  
Item # KXMAS14

Kits available Monday, December 1st, 2014, while supplies last.

Amuse Studio Holiday Tag Kit Coming Soon!

My Holiday Tag Kit from Amuse Studio arrived the other day.  Stay tuned to my blog for lots of fun tags coming soon!  You too, can get this awesome kit on December 1st.  

Cute Critter Cards!

The inspiration for these cards came from my wonderful upline, Kamila.  She made a darling card like this for our recent Team Swap.  She used the reindeer from Not A Creature Was Stirring Stamp set.  I used the fox from the Fall In The Forest stamp set.  All these little critters are so adorable!  

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Tea Light Candles

A cute gift for your Thanksgiving guests.  The tea light candles have simply been wrapped with washi tape.  

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Stamps:  Hello Fall, Let Us Be Thankful

Card stock:  Vanilla, Pumpkin, Currant

Ink: Versamark, Currant

Other:  Gold Embossing Powder, Toffee Twine, Cellophane gusset Bags, Gold Washi Tape from the Metallic Assortment, Script Washi Tape from the Valentine Assortment, Static Magic Pouch, Heat Tool, ⅛" hole punch

Stamp the sentiment on the Vanilla card stock strip in Currant ink.  Use detail scissors to fishtail cut the end of the Vanilla yardstick.  Prep Pumpkin and Currant card stock pieces using the static magic pouch.  Stamp leaf shapes on Pumpkin and Currant card stock pieces with Versamark ink.  Emboss using the Gold Embossing powder.  Use detail scissors to cut out embossed leaf shapes.  Adhere leaf cut-outs to end of the Vanilla card stock strip and punch ⅛" hole in the end to create a tag.  

Wrap Gold and/or Script patterned washi tape around the base of the tea light candles.  Stack the candles in the cellophane gusset bag and tie the top of the bag with Toffee twine.  Tie the Vanilla tag to the top of the gusset bag.

Perk Up Gift Card Holder

A very quick and easy Gift card holder!  I decorated the Amuse Studio Perk Up to go cup and thought it should accompany a to go cup shaped gift card from Starbucks!  

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Stamps:  Snowflakes, Perk Up

Card stock:  Cherry Petite Pinstripe, Cherry, Sugar, Onyx, Silver Shimmer

Ink: Onyx Versafine, Versamark

Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, White Embossing Powder, Perk Up Die Set, Onyx Baker's Twine, Medium Scallop Border Die

Cherry Petite Pinstripe paper cut at 3" x 9 ¼" and scored at 4" and 5 ¼".  

Time to Get Merry!

I totally CASE'd this card that I saw on Instagram by Sharon Harnist!  I love this stamp set from Ellen Hutson and couldn't wait to make this card with all the fun Holiday images!

Stamps:  Essentials by Ellen Tis the Season by Julie Ebersole

Card stock:  Amuse Studio Sugar & Lime

Ink:  Onyx Versafine

Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Copic Markers, 5mm Pom Pom, Amuse Studio Cherry Baker's Cording, Wink of Stella Clear, Corner Chomper, Circle Nestabilities

Not A Creature Was Stirring

I love the little critters from Amuse Studio's Not A Creature Was Stirring stamp set.  I stamped and colored them and then used Circle Nestabilities to cut them out.  

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Stamps:  Not A Creature Was Stirring, Very Merry

Card stock:  Slate, Cherry, Sugar

Ink:  Onyx Versafine

Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Copic Markers, Merry Die, Cherry Baker's Cording, Corner Chomper, Circle Nestabilities 

Snowflake Merry Christmas

I saw this idea on Pinterest and I was anxious to try it using Amuse Studio products.  I would like to make a few more and use different colors of ink for the snowflake.  

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Stamps:  Snowflakes, Very Merry

Card stock:  Sugar, Onyx, Recollections Black for die cuts

Ink:  Onyx Versafine

Other:  Quickie Glue Pen, Merry Die, Clear Twinkle Stickers

I cut one merry die using Sugar card stock and three more using the Recollections Black card stock.  This is so that you see the black layers underneath. It looks really cool!  

I also masked off the word Christmas from the Hello Christmas (see below) which worked out perfectly!  

Gift Card Holders

These Gift Card Holders were inspired by Kristina Werner.  If you haven't been watching her Holiday Card Series, I highly recommend it.  She offers so much inspiration and I just love watching her create cards and other Holiday projects. She made an envelope for this Gift Card holder as well which I did not do because I wanted to show off as much Amuse Studio product as possible!  

The measurement for the Gift Card Base is 6 ¼" x 3 ¾".  Score at 2" and then flip the card stock and score at 1 ¾".  I didn't use glue to seal the pockets on any of the gift card holders.  I used either Washi Tape or brads to secure the pocket for the gift card.  

Deer Gift Card Holder:  

Stamps:  Handdrawn Trimmings

Card stock:  Mermaid (GC base), Mermaid Polka Dot, Christmas Sweater

Ink:  Onyx Versafine

Other:  Silver & Gold Washi Tape Assortment, Eucalyptus Organdy Ribbon

City Scene Gift Card Holder:

Stamps:  C'est la vie, Handdrawn Trimmings

Card stock:  Candy Cane Stripe (GC base), Cherry, Vanilla

Ink:  Onyx Versafine

Other:  Tuxedo Washi Tape Assortment, Onyx Baker's Twine

Season's Greeting Gift Card Holder:

Stamps:  A Handwritten Holiday

Card stock:  Candy Cane Stripe (GC base), Onyx

Ink:  Versamark

Other: White Embossing Powder, Cherry Organdy Ribbon, Onyx Brads, Self Adhesive Magnetic Discs

Wooden Tag

Need a festive Fall tag for a candy jar?  This little wooden tag would also be cute wrapped around your napkins on your Thanksgiving table.

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Stamps:  Hey Foxy, Let Us Be Thankful

Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Pumpkin, Currant, Saffron

Other:  2" Maple Tags, Champagne Glitter, Saffron Satin Ribbon, Quickie Glue Pen, Washi tape (for masking), Crop-a-dile, Detail scissors

Mask off "for you" from the sentiment stamp using a small strip of washi tape.  Ink the stamp using Onyx Versafine ink, remove the washi tape strip and stamp on the maple tag.  Clean sentiment stamp completely.  Mask off "grateful" from the sentiment stamp using washi tape.  Ink the stamp with Onyx Versafine, remove the tape and stamp below sentiment on the maple tag.  

Stamp small leaf images from Hey Foxy in Pumpkin and Currant ink around the sentiment on the tag.  Gently "roll" maple tag across the Saffron ink pad to add color to the edge of the circle tag.  

Embellish the stamped leaf images on the tag using the quickie glue pen and Champagne glitter.  Use the crop-a-idle to punch a hole through the top of the maple tag.  

Thread Saffron satin ribbon through the hole, leaving a loop to wrap around the jar.  Tie the Saffron ribbon in a knot in front of the tag and trim the ends with detail scissors.  

Christmas in the City!

The city scene ready for Christmas!  

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Stamps:  Christmas in the City, c'est la vie

Card stock:  Sugar 4bar card base, Cherry Pinstripe, Cherry, Christmas Sweater Patterned Paper

Ink:  Onyx Versafine

Other:  Clear Spica Glitter Pen, Cherry Organdy Ribbon

Count Your Blessings

A fun fall card made by the folks at Amuse Studio.

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Stamps:  Hello Fall, Let Us Be Thankful

Card stock:  Kraft, Eucalyptus, Vanilla

Ink:  Eucalyptus, Currant, Pumpkin, Saffron

Other:  Golddust Splash Spray, Toffee Twine

Score Kraft cardstock to 3 ½" to make a 4bar size card base.  Stamp the sentiment in the lower left corner of the Vanilla card stock layer in Eucalyptus ink.  Stamp leaf images in Currant, Pumpkin and Saffron ink around sentiment on the Vanilla card stock layer.  Remove bottle top from Golddust Splash Spray and tap edge to "drop" ink on Vanilla layer.  Use a small strip of card stock to mask off and prevent the gold ink from dripping on the sentiment.  Allow to dry.  Adhere Vanilla layer to Eucalyptus card stock layer.  Adhere layers to Kraft card base.  Tie Toffee twine around the top of the card base.  

Amuse Studio Mini Blooms

Even though we had a dusting of snow yesterday and our temps are only going to be in the upper 20's today I thought a little flower card would make me feel better!  A fun thank you card using Amuse Studio Mini Blooms and Southern Sass stamp sets.  

Gift Card Pocket

This is a simple pocket with the Amuse Studio Gift Card insert die tucked inside.  

I trimmed the Amuse Studio Insert Die ¼" on all sides and used the Corner Chomper to round out the corners.  I turned it into more of a tag and then made the pocket for it to fit inside.  

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Stamps:  Santa Mail, Handwritten Holiday

Card stock:  Cherry Pinstripe, Cherry

Ink:  Onyx Versafine

Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Gift Card Insert Die, Hole Punch, Sugar Eyelet, Cherry Grosgrain Stitched Ribbon, Cherry Baker's Cording, 1" Circle Punch, ¼" Super tape, Quickie Glue Pen, Diamond Glitter, Corner Chomper

Cherry Pinstripe - 3 ½" x 8 ½", scored in half at 4 ¼"

Let It Snow

Our local weather people are saying that we may see snow flurries tomorrow.  My snowman card is just in time!  

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Stamps:  Cozy Back, Snowflakes

Card stock:  Cherry Pinstripe 4Bar Cardbase, Sugar, Cherry, Winter Sky

Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Sky

Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Cozy Back Die, Copic Markers, Quickie Glue Pen, Diamond Glitter, Spica Clear Glitter Pen, Cherry Organdy Ribbon

Ornament Money Holder

I saw this idea on Pinterest and they were quick to put together and FUN to make!  They are meant to hold a cash gift, not a gift card.  

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Stamps:  Not A Creature Was Stirring (sentiments)

Card stock: Mushroom, Christmas Sweater Patterned Paper, Mermaid Polka Dot, Candy Cane Stripe, Cherry, Vanilla

Ink: Onyx Versafine

Other: Circle Nestabilities, Circle Scallop Nestabilities, Labels 8 Nestabilities, Word Windows Die Set, Silver Elastic Cording, Vanilla Twill ⅜", Eucalyptus Organdy Ribbon, 1 ½" Circle Punch

Measurements:

Cut the card stock 4" x 8" for the package/pocket.  On one of the pockets, I used a solid color card stock and added the patterned paper and on the other one I used patterned paper for the pocket.  Score at 4" and fold in half.  I used the ⅛" super thin red line sticky tape to seal the pocket closed.  

Cut 2 solid circles (one will be cut in half to form the pocket for your cash), cut one scalloped circle.  Cut 1 oval from Vanilla card stock using the Word window die set (as shown on the red ornament for your sentiment)   

Peerless Watercolor Sheets

Amuse Studio sells the Peerless Watercolor Sheets.  You get 40 colors in a pack.  Item #MWCPER2.  So I have my Peerless Watercolor Palette ready to go!  

Coming Soon -  watercolored greeting cards!

I followed this You Tube video tutorial by Julie Ebersole to create my portable palette.  She has a nice PDF that you can download and print that fits your 1" squares. 

Thanks a Latte...

My inspiration for this card came from the Starbucks Gift Card that I found in the shape of the to go cup.  I thought it was a perfect fit with Amuse Studio's Perk Up & Need to Venti dies.  I have the to go cups sort of hanging like ornaments from the pine branch.  

I was also pleased that the To Go Cup Gift Card fits perfectly in the Amuse Studio Gift Card Insert Die...that was a bonus!  

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Stamps:  Perk Up, Snowflakes, Handdrawn Trimmings
Card stock:  4 bar size Cherry Pinstripe card base, Slate, Cherry, Sugar, Christmas Sweater Patterned Paper
Ink:  Slate, Onyx Versafine, Versamark
Other:  White Embossing Powder, Perk Up Dies, Need to Venti Dies, Gift Card Insert Die, Cherry Twinkle Sticker, Hole Punch, Silver Elastic Cording, Spica Clear Glitter Pen, Cherry Organdy Ribbon

Shelf Reorganization!

I did a little organization project a couple of days ago.  I was really wishing that my Amuse Studio inks were more accessible.  I was using the Snapware and it was fine but I really love seeing all the pretty colors on my shelf!  I did have to remove the dowel rods from the bottom two shelves and find a place for all the Papertrey Ink ribbon that I had on the dowels.   I don't use the PTI ribbon as much any more and decided I would put it in a drawer with some other ribbon.  I am so excited to see my Amuse Studio Inks all lined up and even more thrilled that they fit perfectly!  I purchased the shelf quite a few years ago - Here is what it used to look like before I reorganized it!  

Amuse Studio Starter Kit Specials!

Our New Consultant Starter Kit promotion for November and December makes joining A Muse Studio easier than ever before! 

Here's the scoop!

For the months of November and December, new Consultants can choose the kit that best fits their needs to launch their A Muse Studio business. The Basic Starter Kit, priced at only $29, is a low-cost option that is great for new Consultants that already own some A Muse Studio products. The Deluxe Starter kit, available for only $99, is an AMAZING product-filled kit that includes over $249 in product. The Deluxe Kit includes everything a new Consultant needs to start having Workshops the day they receive their kit (featuring the 2014-2015 Catalog Ready To Roll Workshop A).

A new Consultant can easily earn back the cost of the Deluxe Starter Kit by holding just ONE average Workshop. An average Workshop will earn her $125 in commission plus an additional $40 in A Muse Studio product credit during her Fast Forward period (first 90 days). Pretty FABULOUS, right?! 

$29 Basic Kit includes:

* Consultant Guide to Success
* Exclusive Sampler Stamp Sets (3)
* Paper Swatch Ring
* 2014-2015 Catalog & Inspiration Guides (4)
* 2014 Holiday Catalog & Inspiration Guides (4)
* Let's Get Crafty Invitation Postcards (50)
* Workshop Hostess Planners (5)
* Consultant Handbook
* Customer Order Forms
* Hostess Order Forms (5)

$99 Deluxe Kit includes:

* Everything in the Basic Starter Kit plus 4 extra 2014-2015 Catalog & Inspiration Guides
*  A Muse Studio Pigment Ink Pads - Sky, Orange, Grass, Sage, Buttercup, French Roast, Seattle, Grapefruit, Currant, Fern
*  Black Memento Ink Pad
*  COPIC Original Markers - BG10 Cool Shadow, E21 Baby Skin Pink, YR07 Cadmium Orange, E33 Sand
*  Cardstock Starter Pack
*  Clear blocks - 1.5" square, 2.25" square, 4" square, 2" x 6"
*  Baker's Twine - French Roast
*  Sequins - Orange
*  Twinkle Stickers - Orange Dots, Clear, Mini dots, Mini stars & Hearts
*  Pearl Stickers - Onyx, Shell, Sky, Latte
*  Ribbon - Sheer Organdy Lime, Satin Poppy, Sheer Polka Dot Eucalyptus, Grosgrain Stitch Shell, 7/8" Twill French Roast
*  Buttons - Pumpkin
*  Adhesives - Mini glue dots, Tombow Dots Roller, 3-D Foam
*  Tools - Bone Folder & Angled Tweezers

Please note: Fabulous Marketing Materials are heavy and expensive to ship. There will be an additional $5 shipping charge for the Basic Starter Kit for a total shipping charge of $11.95. There will be an additional $18 shipping charge for the Deluxe Starter Kit for a total shipping charge of $28.95.

If you have more questions about this opportunity, please contact me.  Go to the Starter Kit tab at the top of this page for more information about joining the fun at Amuse Studio!  

Christmas Treats!

More decorated miniature tic tacs!  What a fun little treat to give for the holidays!  

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Stamps:  Not A Creature Was Stirring, Snowflakes

Cardstock:  Sugar, Cherry Pinstripe, Christmas Sweater Patterned Paper

Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Cherry

Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Not A Creature Was Stirring Digital Cut Files, Mini Banner Die Set (trimmed down), Copic Markers, Cherry Twinkle Sticker, Onyx Twinkle Sticker 

Fun little treats for any occasion!

These little candy treats are so cute & fun to make.  You could make them for any Season!  I wrapped the nugget candy with patterned paper on the Santa one but you really can't see it.  

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Stamps: Your Choice! Used here were Fall in the Forest, Sugar Skulls, Santa Mail

Cardstock:  Onyx Polka Dot, Sugar, Pumpkin, Saffron, Fiesta Patterned Paper

Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Memento Tuxedo Black, Cherry

Other:  Toffee Twine, Heather Baker's Cording, Onyx Baker's Twine, 1" Square Punch, Thankful for You Die Set, Quickie Glue Pen, Diamond Glitter, Copic Markers

Cut card stock 7" x 1 ½".  Score and fold the card stock strip at 3" and 4".  Use a ruler to measure ½" from the top of the card stock.  Mark in pencil on each side at ½".  Position the 1" square paper punch over the pencil mark and punch the tip of the corner to create two small notches in the card stock.  

Wrap your card stock piece around the stacked chocolates/candies and tie it closed with twine or cording or ribbon.  So cute and super simple!

A Little Treat...

 So I was at Dollar Tree a couple of weeks ago and found these cute little mini packs of Tic Tics.  They are miniatures!  I got lucky when I realized that the Chapstick box from Silhouette was the perfect size for the little tic tacs!  Oh yea, I love it when that happens!  I made a few for Halloween and now I'm on to a Christmas theme!!  

I was able to use all Amuse Studio products except for the black card stock because I didn't want any white showing.  

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Stamps:  Snowflakes, Not A Creature Was Stirring

Card stock:  Black Recollections, Cherry, Sugar, Christmas Sweater

Ink:  Versamark, Onyx Versafine

Other:  White Embossing Powder, Circle Nestabilities, Cherry Chevron Ribbon, Onyx Baker's Twine, Hole Punch, Silhouette Chapstick Tote File #66174

Trick or Treats in my Mail Box!!

Sorry I'm a day late in posting my Halloween goodies but I just received some great stuff in the mail yesterday!  Hope you all had a spooky Halloween!