Amuse Studio With Love

Amuse Studio's Kristine Vicente made this darling Valentine Card!  The With Love stamp set has so many wonderful images and sentiments.  It is available now thru the end of January.  

My Punny Valentine

A darling card by Amuse Studio's Kristine Vicente using the new My Punny Valentine stamp set.   Coming soon in the January Collection! 

Amuse Studio With Love

Amuse Studio's Kristine Vicente created this darling card using new stamps coming soon from the AMuse Studio January Collection.  

The stamp set With Love has coordinating dies too!  

  

Catalog expiring soon...

Only a few more days before the Amuse Studio Holiday Catalog expires.  Anything you might want to pick up before the end of the year don't wait only a few days left!

2014 Amuse Studio Holiday Catalog expires December 31, 2014

Amuse Studio Candy Wrapper Die Set

I'm sharing a project using the new Amuse Studio Candy Wrapper Die Set.  The little stitched edge adds such a nice touch to the wrapped nuggets!  Amuse Studio Card stock and a heart sticker make the project quick and easy and oh so cute!  

I decided when it was time to package the nuggets that I liked the look of 4 of them in a package.  The Amuse Studio small cellophane bag are the perfect size for the treats.  Item #BAGSML1

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Essential Sentiments Too

Card stock:  Sugar, Cherry, Onyx, Cherry Polka Dot, Onyx Polka Dot, Cherry Woodgrain, Christmas Sweater, Cherry Sweetheart

Ink:  Versamark

Other:  White Embossing Powder, Candy Wrappers Die Set, Labels 8 Nestabilities, Gold Heart Stickers, White Heart Stickers, Cherry Baker's Cording, Small Cellophane Bags, Chocolate Nuggets

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from Our Home to Yours!  

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to you!

Tic Tac Tree

A fun little treat using the Miniature Tic Tacs and the Amuse Studio Christmas Tree die cut.

Tags

A few more tags - I love how embossing looks on Onyx card stock!  

Snowflake Party Decoration

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Wishing you the Merriest, Bottle Brush Forest

Card stock:  Sugar

Ink: Sky, Hibiscus

Other:  Die cutting machine, Snowflake Trio 2 Die Set, Clear Twinkle Stickers, Sky Paper Straws, Nestabilities Standard Circles Large die set, ⅛" hole punch, Silver organdy ribbon

Die cut three large snowflakes from the Sugar card stock.  Add adhesive to 4 side points of each snowflake piece.  Attach the three pieces at the sides to create a 3D snowflake. Embellish the center of the snowflake side using clear twinkle stickers.  Slip 3D snowflake on top of a Sky paper straw.

Die cut 1 ⅞" circle from the Nestabilities Standard Circle large die set using Sugar card stock.  Stamp the word Noel in the center of the circle, first in Sky ink and then in Hibiscus ink to create a layered look.  

Stamp a small snowflake image in Sky ink around the sides of the circle.  Rub edges of the Sugar circle with the Sky ink pad.  Punch 1'8" hole in the top of the circle to create a tag.  Tie the tag to the Sky paper straw using Silver Organdy ribbon. 

Snowflake Hand Warmers

Linda at Amuse Studio made these adorable hand warmers using our felt.  

These are a quick and easy gift to make and will give the recipient the gift of warm hands all winter long. Here's a quick and easy tutorial for you. 

Supplies you'll need:

• Red Amuse Studio felt (a|s felt has 35% felt content and is ok for the microwave!)
• White Amuse Studio felt
• Scallop circle die (or plain)
• Snowflake Trio 2 die set
• Heat 'n bond
• Needle & red thread
• Flax seed (or rice)

Step 1 - cut out two matching circles using red felt

Step 2 - iron heat 'n bond onto white felt, die cut one snowflake (Linda used the largest snowflake die in the set)

Step 3 - Iron the snowflake onto one of the red circles

Step 4 - Hand stitch around the edge of the circle, leaving a 2" opening.  Be sure your stitches are close enough so that the flax seed won't fall through!

Step 5 - Fill the handwarmer with flax seed (or rice or a mixture of rice and flax seed)

Tip: Your handwarmers will smell lovely if you add some dried lavender!

Step 6 - Handstitch the opening

That's it!  Easy peasy!  Pop them in the microwave for 30-45 seconds (depends on the strength of your microwave and how hot you like them!)

Tags!

Creating tags is one of my favorite things to do!  These tags are quick and easy to put together and yet they are so classy with the gold embossing!  

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Very Merry

Card stock:  Vanilla, Gold Shimmer 

Ink:  Versamark

Other:  Gold Embossing Powder, Silver & Gold Washi Assortment, Hole punch

Large Fishtail Stitched Tag Die (coming January 1st) 

Large Classic Stitched Tag Die (coming January 1st) 

Metallic Gold & Natural Baker's Twine (coming January 1st)

VIEW JANUARY COLLECTION

More Tags!

Can you see that I love making tags?  Here are a few more that I cranked out the other day!  

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Very Merry, Bottle Brush Forest, Very Merry Add-Ons

Card stock: Kraft, Pebble, Cherry Pinstripe, Vanilla, Onyx, Cherry, Wasabi, Sugar

Ink: Onyx Versafine, Fern, Cocoa, Cherry

Other:  White Embossing Powder, Cherry Baker's Cording, Onyx Baker's Twine, Hole Punch, Cherry Twinkle Sticker, Star Twinkle Stickers

Coming in the January Collection

Large Fishtail Stitched Tag Die| TAD0138   $11.99

Large Classic Stitched Tag Die | TAD0137  $11.99

Promotions Ending December 31st!

You still have time to take advantage of some great Amuse Studio Promotions before the end of the year!

Our 2014 Holiday Catalog expires on December 31st.

Our Holiday Tag Kit continues thru December 31st.

Our $29 New Consultant Starter Kit ends on December 31st!  

Merry Snowflake Sleeve

Amuse Studio pillow box die with the top left open!  So clever!  

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Snowflakes

Card stock:  Hibiscus, Navy

Ink:  Versamark

Other:  Die cutting machine, Pillow Box Die, Corner Chomper, Static Magic Pouch, Silver Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Merry Word Die, ¼" super stick tape, Silver organdy ribbon

Hibiscus card stock 3 ½" x 5 ½" (2 pieces for pillow box die)

Navy card stock 3" x 1 ½" for Merry word die cut

Die cut the pillow box from 2 pieces of Hibiscus card stock.  Cut off one end of each box piece, leaving one end with flaps to create a 4" tall finished sleeve.  Round the top corners with the corner chopper (¼" radius) of both box pieces.  Prep both box pieces with static magic.  Stamp snowflake images on the box pieces in Versamark ink.  Emboss using the silver embossing powder.

Die cut Merry words from Navy card stock.  Adhere the words to the front of the Hibiscus box piece.  

Adhere the flaps of the box using ¼" super stick tape and assemble open-ended sleeve.  Wrap silver organdy ribbon around the top of the sleeve.  Add a treat or gift and tissue paper to the sleeve.   

Square Snowflake Treat

This darling little snowflake treat is quick and easy to make for your winter themed party!

Amuse Studio Products:   SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  N/A

Card stock:  Petite Polka Dot Bermuda, Radiant White Paper-weight vellum

Ink:  N/A

Other:  Die cutting machine, Nestabilities Standard Circles Large Die Set, Bone folder, 1" circle punch, Snowflake Trio 2 Die Set, Mini glue dots, Silver sequins

Cutting Instructions:

Bermuda Polka Dot card stock 3 ¼" x 3 ¼" (4 pieces for circle die cuts)

Bermuda Polka Dot card stock scrap for 1" circle punch

Radiant White Vellum 2 ½" x 2 ½" for snowflake die cut

Die cut 4 circles from the Bermuda Polka dot card stock.  Use a medium size circle (approx. 2 ¾") from the Nestabilities Standard Circles Large die set.  Score each circle die cut down the center using a bone folder and straight edge. Create a square with the 4 circles, overlapping at each corner.  Adhere overlapping corners together to create a square base.  

Punch a 1" circle from a small piece of Bermuda Polka dot card stock.  Place a small square-shaped treat/chocolate in the center of the square.  Enclose the treat inside by overlapping the folder circles.  Adhere 1" circle cut-out to the center to close and the seal the top.  

Die cut the medium sized snowflake from paper-weight vellum.  Adhere snowflake to the center of the 1" circle.  Use a mini glue dot to add a silver sequin to the center of the snowflake.

Dashing through the Snow

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Wishing You the Merriest, Bottle Brush Forest

Card stock:  Hibiscus, Sugar

Ink:  Hibiscus, Sky, Bermuda, Staz-on Metallic Silver

Other:  Quickie Glue Pen, Diamond Glitter, Silver Elastic cording, small jingle bells

Score Hibiscus cardstock at 3 ½" to make a 4-bar size card base.  Stamp tree images from the Bottle Brush Forest in Bermuda ink along the bottom of the Sugar layer.  Stamp other trees images using Staz-On Metallic Silver ink, layering on top of the stamped Bermuda trees.

Stamp snow flurry image in Sky ink randomly on the upper half of the Sugar layer.  Stamp sentiment in Hibiscus ink on right side of the Sugar layer.  Use quickie glue pen to add dots of Diamond glitter to stamped snow flurries.  

Wrap silver elastic cording around the Sugar layer below the stamped sentiment.  Attach a small jingle bell and tie a bow with the silver elastic cording.  Adhere the Sugar layer to the card base.  

Christmas Tags!

I'm having fun making tags!  I love that our new Stitched Tag dies nestle into the Classic Tag Dies.  

Classic Tag Die Set | TAD0019 set of 3  $17.95

Large Classic Stitched Tag Die | TAD0137  $11.99 (coming January 1st)

Large Fishtail Stitched Tag Die | TAD0138 $11.99 (coming January 1st)

It's a Remake!

Remember these tags from 2011?  Well, it's time for a Remake!  These are some darling tags made by the gals at Amuse Studio a few years ago.  I used all current products and did a remake with our awesome new Large Classic Stitched Die!   (available January 1st)

Amuse Studio Products:     SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Mini Holiday Messages (included in the Holiday Tag Kit), Mini Blooms

Card stock:  Cherry Pinstripe, Slate, Candy Cane Stripe, Sugar, Fern, French Roast, Vanilla, Cherry, Onyx, Orange

Ink:  Fern, Onyx Versafine

Other:  Large Classic Stitched Tag Die (available Jan 1st), Tree Die TAD0024, Snowman Die TAD0023, Gingerbread Man Die TAD0022,  ¾" Circle Punch, Onyx Pearl Stickers, Cranberry Pearl Stickers, French Roast Pearl Stickers, Fern Organdy Ribbon, Onyx Organdy Ribbon, Cherry Organdy Ribbon, Hole Punch

Candy Package Stitched Dies

More new Stitched Dies from Amuse Studio available January 1st!!  I am in love with these two Candy Package Stitched Dies.  They are perfect for making quick treats for any occasion.  

I love it that all the candy people make the candy festive for all seasons!  I used two of the Hershey nuggets inside the folded treat!  

Candy Package One (rounded corners) measures 5 ¼" x 1 ½"  TAD0135 $14.99

Candy Package Two measures 5 ¼" x 1 ½" TAD0136 $14.99

Let It Snow!

Another project using the New Stitched Classic Tag!  

Amuse Studio Products:   SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Calendar Fun, Mini Holiday Messages

Card stock:  Kraft, Sugar, Cherry

Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Marshmallow Splash

Other:  Clear Embossing Powder for Snowman head, Circle Nestabilities, Large Classic Stitched Tag Die, Onyx Pearl Stickers, Cherry Baker's Cording, Quickie Glue Pen, Diamond Glitter

Stitched Tag Dies Coming Soon!

I was so excited to use my new Amuse Studio Large Classic Stitched Tag Die!  

It is the perfect size 2" x 3 ¼".  It will be available in the January Monthly Collection. 

  

I used a couple of the smaller Circle Nestabilities to create my snowman.  The snowman head is from Amuse Studio's Calendar Fun stamp set & the sentiment is from Amuse Studio's Mini Holiday Messages that is included in the Holiday Tag Kit which is available during December.  

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Calendar Fun, Mini Holiday Messages, Snow Day Background

Card stock:  Winter Sky, Sugar, Bermuda

Ink:  Onyx Versafine

Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Circle Nestabilities, Large Classic Stitched Tag Die, Silver Elastic Cording, Onyx Pearl Stickers, Quickie Glue Pen, Diamond Glitter

Magic!

The Magic of Christmas!

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Wishing You the Merriest, Bottle Brush Forest

Ink:  Navy, Sky, Bermuda

Card stock:  Navy, Sky, Sugar

Other: Quickie Glue Pen, Diamond Glitter

Navy card base: 10" x 3 ½" scored at the top

Sky card stock: 3" x 4 ½"

Sugar card stock: 3" x 1" for snow

Score the Navy card stock at 5" to make a 4-bar card base.  Stamp sentiment in Navy ink in the upper center of the Sky layer.  Stamp tree images from the Bottle Brush Forest in Bermuda and Sky ink along the bottom of the Sky layer.

Use details scissors to cut curves out of Sugar layer to create the snow bank.  Note where top of the Sugar layer will be and stamp the deer image in Navy ink.  Adhere Sugar layer flush along the bottom of the Sky layer.

Use the quickie glue pen to trace the word "magic" and tops of the trees.  Add diamond glitter to glue and tap off excess.  Adhere Sky layer to card base.

Best Christmas Wishes

Amuse Studio Supplies:      SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Wishing You The Merriest, Snowflakes

Ink:  Navy, Sky, Hibiscus

Cardstock:  Navy, Sugar

Other:  Silver elastic cording, 3D foam adhesive, Mini glue dots, Silver sequins

Navy card base:  8 ½" x 5 ½" scored at left

Sugar card stock: 3 ¾" x 5"

Sugar card stock: 1 ¾" x 4"

Score the Navy card stock at 4 ¼" to make an A2 card base.  Stamp snowflake images randomly on the Sugar layer using Sky, Navy and Hibiscus ink.  Adhere the stamped Sugar layer to Navy card base.

Stamp sentiment in Navy ink in the center of the small Sugar layer.  Use detail scissors to fishtail cut the ends of the small Sugar layer.  Wrap and tie silver elastic cording around the top of the small Sugar layer.  Adhere the small Sugar layer to the right side of the card base using 3D foam adhesive.  Embellish the card front by adhering silver sequins with mini glue dots.

JOY Banner!

Thank you Laura for the adorable JOY Banner that you made for me!  I have it hanging in my stamp room and it makes me smile!  

Amuse Studio Monthly Collections Start in January!

Amuse Studio is excited to announce our Monthly Collections starting in 2015.  

We know that you love new products so Amuse Studio is introducing an exciting new program called Amuse Studio Monthly Collections! 

What is a Monthly Collection? 
A Monthly Collection will include 3 to 5 new stamp sets and a variety of other products that support the collection - possibly some dies, assorted paper collections and fun accessories! Monthly Collections are designed to work with the main catalog but will also stand alone.

How will it work? 
Monthly Collections will be available for one month only. Any remaining items once the month has ended will be sold (while supplies last) on the website. Some Monthly Collection items *may* end up in the main catalog, however, this should not be expected. If you love a product from the monthly collection, you should plan to purchase it during the month while it is available. 

Click on the picture below to see what is in the January 2015 Monthly Collection.    Our January Monthly Collection theme is Valentine's Day. The January Monthly Collection includes 4 stamp sets with two matching die sets, 5 stand alone dies, two assorted paper packs and fun accessories!  Items will be available for purchase starting on January 1, 2015. 

To view PDF of January Collection CLICK HERE!

I have been away from the blog a few days due to a death in the family.  My husband's father passed away and we have been out of town.  We had a beautiful celebration of his 89 years.  

Lawrence Edward Roell

March 7, 1925 - November 29, 2014

Thank you Shari for the beautiful card.  I love the sentiment and the farm scene, perfect for Dad!