Saturday, January 31, 2015

Berry Box Die - oh my!

Look what's in the Amuse Studio February 2015 Collection!  The Berry Box die is just too cute for words!  Available Sunday,  February 1st!

TAD0142  $29.99

Friday, January 30, 2015

More Valentine Love

A fun card using Amuse Studio's very popular Fishtail Stitched Tag Die.  In my humble opinion this die is a must-have!  The shape and the stitching on it make it a favorite for me!  

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  With Love, Essential Sentiments Too
Card stock:  Sugar, Cherry, Cherry Sweetheart, Cherry Pinstripe
Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Versamark
Other:  White Embossing Powder, Fishtail Stitched Tag Die, Heart Die Trio, Cherry Organdy Ribbon, Heart Twinkle Stickers
Large Fishtail Tag Die 
Item #TAD0138  $11.99
Thursday, January 29, 2015

Happy Anniversary With Love

The With Love banner is one of my favorite parts of the With Love stamp set.  It works well for an Anniversary card.  

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps: With Love (available thru Feb 14th), Tweet Heart, Essential Sentiments Too
Card stock:  Cherry, Onyx, Sn@p Cards Baby Boy for Chevron pattern 
Ink:  Onyx Versafine
Other:  Classic Stitched Tag Die, Cherry Organdy Ribbon, Onyx Baker's Twine, Circle Punch

Item #SSSE007  $16.99
Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Amuse Studio Candy Wrappers Die Set

I can't get enough of these fun candy wrapper dies.  The Amuse Studio January Collection products will be available thru February 14th.  The 3 ¼" x 1" candy wrapper die works perfectly for Hershey Nuggets.  The 3" x 1.5" wrapper die works with the Hershey Miniature Candy Bars.  

Candy Wrappers Die Set of 2
TAD0141  $14.99

Hershey Miniatures Stack & Hershey Nuggets wrapped with Amuse Studio Candy Wrapper Dies.
The stitching adds such a nice touch!
Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Fun Birthday Snap Cards!


Birthday cards made from the Birthday Snap cards.  I also used the Clear photo stickers for the "today rocks" sentiment.  

Amuse Studio Products:     SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  N/A
Card stock:  Habanero, Snap Cards Birthday
Ink:  N/A
Other:  Papaya Organdy Ribbon, Clear Photo Stickers
Monday, January 26, 2015

Amuse Studio Perk Up!


I celebrated a friend's birthday the other day and she is a huge fan of Starbucks.  The To Go cup shaped gift card inspired this card.  Amuse Studio's Perk Up dies were perfect for the card!  

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps: A Very Merry Un-Birthday 
Card stock:  Cherry, Sugar, Kraft, Birthday Snap Cards
Ink:  Onyx Versafine
Other:  Perk Up Die Set, Cherry Organdy Ribbon, Heart Twinkle Stickers
Sunday, January 25, 2015

Happy Valentine's Day With Love

This card design was CASE'd from Kristine Vicente, a very talented fellow Amuse Studio Consultant!  The chalkboard look has always been a favorite of mine and the Cherry Woodgrain card stock goes together perfectly for these Valentine cards!  

Amuse Studio Products:   SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  With Love (January 2015 Collection)
Card Stock:  Cherry Pinstripe, Cherry Woodgrain, Onyx, Shell, Sugar, Cherry
Ink:  Cherry, Versamark
Other:  White Embossing Powder, With Love Die Set, Heart Trio Dies, Onyx Organdy Ribbon, Sweetheart Sequin Mix, Shell Button, Toffee Twine

Saturday, January 24, 2015

Mr & Mrs Hershey Kisses

Linda at Amuse Studio used the new Mr and Mrs stamps from the You + Me stamp set from the January 2015 Collection and the Polka dot paper is from the Everything's Rosy Assorted 6" x 6" Patterned Papers. 
These are a fun treat for Valentine's Day, an anniversary or wedding.  They'd sure be cute at a bridal shower!
Item #SSSE008  $15.99
Friday, January 23, 2015

With Love Tag Card

A lovely Valentine card designed by Marisa Alvarez, a fellow Amuse Studio Consultant.  I love the color combination!

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  With Love
Card stock:  Shell, Sugar, Mermaid Polka Dot, Mermaid, Wasabi
Ink:  Mermaid, Fern
Other:  With Love Dies, Classic Stitched Tag Die, Shell Organdy Ribbon

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Fishtail Stitched Tag Die

One of my favorite things in the Amuse Studio January 2015 Monthly Collection are the new stitched dies.  When I made these tags I die cut two tags in different colors and then cut them to make them two toned.  I love how they turned out!  
The stitching adds such a nice touch to these tags don't you think?!  

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  With Love
Card Stock:  Onyx, Sugar, Berry, Red Glitter Paper (not Amuse Studio)
Ink:  Onyx Versafine
Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Circle Nestabilities, With Love Dies, Fishtail Stitched Tag Die, Heart Trio Die Set, Hole Punch, Onyx Organdy Ribbon

Large Fishtail Stitched Tag Die
Item #TAD0138   $11.99
Available thru Feb. 14th
Wednesday, January 21, 2015

For You Treat Bag


Amuse Studio Products:   SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps: Perk Up, Silver Lining 
Card stock:  N/A
Ink:   Onyx Versafine, French Roast, Winter Sky, Latte
Other:  Plain Kraft treat bag, small cellophane bags, French Roast Baker's Twine, Sponge daubers, Perk Up die Set (optional)

Stamp coffee cup image in the center of the Kraft treat bag in Onyx Versafine ink.  Use a sponge dauber to add Winter Sky ink to the cup.  Use sponge dauber to add French Roast ink to the cup lid.  

Stamp the sentiment on the cup sleeve in Onyx Versafine ink.  Mask off the cup image on the treat bag with a piece of scrap paper.  Use a rough cut-out of the shape or die cut the cup image for a more precise fit.  

Stamp rain image from the Silver Lining diagonally across the front of the treat bag in French Roast and Latte Ink.  

Place treat in small cellophane bag and tie closed with French Roast baker's twine.  Place the treat in the Kraft bag.

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Coffee Pod Favors


Amuse Studio Products:     SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Need to Venti
Card stock:  French Roast, Kraft, Lichen
Ink:  French Roast
Other:  Circle Scalloped Nestabilities Small Die Set, Mini Bow die, Die cutting machine, Mini glue dots

French Roast - 2 ¼" x 2 ¼" for scalloped circle die
Kraft - 8" x 1" scored at 1", 3", 5", 7"
Lichen - 5" x 1 ½" for mini bow die cut

Die cut the scalloped circle from French Roast card stock to fit the top of the coffee pod.  Adhere the scalloped circle to the top of the coffee pod using a single glue dot for easy removal.  

Score the Kraft card stock strip and find the center section.  This section will be on the top of the coffee pod when wrapped around.  

Stamp sentiment in French Roast ink in the center section of the Kraft card stock strip.  Wrap the Kraft card stock strip around the coffee pod.  Adhere the bottom flaps under the pod.  

Die cut the mini bow from Lichen card stock.  Fold the bow and attach to the front of the Kraft strip using a mini glue dot.  
Monday, January 19, 2015

Instant Coffee Pocket


Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Rule the World
Card stock:  French Roast, French Roast Woodgrain
Ink:  Versamark
Other:  Antique Brass Mini Brads, White Embossing Powder, Static Magic Pouch, Lichen Satin Ribbon, Heat Tool, ⅛" hole punch, Corner Chomper

French Roast Woodgrain - 8 ½" x 3" scored at 1" and 3 ¼"
French Roast - 2 ¼" x 3"

Prep the French Roast card stock piece with static magic.  Stamp the sentiment in Versamark ink on the bottom of the French Roast card stock piece.  Emboss using white embossing powder.  

Score and fold the French Roast Woodgrain card stock to create a pocket with a 1" flap.  Carefully tear along the bottom of the 1" flap to expose the white core of the card stock.  

Adhere the stamped French Roast card stock piece to the front of the pocket, tucked under the torn flap.  Use ⅛" hole punch to insert antique brass mini brads to both sides of the pocket.  

Use ½" side of corner chopper to round top two corners of the French Roast Woodgrain card stock to create a tag shape.  Punch a hole in the center of the tag top and tie Lichen satin ribbon to the top.  Place instant coffee packets or treats in the pocket.  


Sunday, January 18, 2015

Amuse Studio Candy Package Dies

Today I'm going to feature the Brand New Amuse Studio Candy Package Dies included in the January 2015 Monthly Collection.  These stitched dies measure 
5 ¼" x 1 ½" and are perfect for any kind of treat that you need to make for any occasion.  Look at these cute ideas!  

Candy Package One  TAD0135  $14.99
Candy Package Two  TAD0136  $14.99









Saturday, January 17, 2015

My Punny Valentine Card

A quick and simple Valentine card made by fellow Consultant, Marisa Alvarez using the My Punny Valentine stamp set.  I love the colors in the Beatrice & Woodsley Paper collection!

amuse studio cardstock - Beatrice & Woodsley collection 
(30 sheets) #PAMCBWD  $12.99

Beatrice & Woodsley paper collection includes 5 sheets of the following:

blush solid
apricot solid
mermaid solid
onyx solid
gold shimmer solid
onyx petite polka dot 

Friday, January 16, 2015

Happy Valentine Day Card

Another fun Valentine card that I made using the new Fishtail Stitched Tag die.  Can you tell that I love these new stitched tag dies?  I found the gray patterned chevron paper in my Baby Girl Snap Card 4x6 collection.    

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  With Love (Jan 2015 Collection)
Card stock:  Slate, Cherry Woodgrain, Cherry, Sugar, Blush, Baby Girl Snapcards
Ink:  Onyx Versafine
Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Circle Nestabilities, Scalloped Circle Nestabilities, Fishtail Stitched Tag Die, Heart Die Trio, Hole Punch

Thursday, January 15, 2015

My Punny Valentine

I'm not a big fan of Punny sayings but I did enjoy making these tags using the new Amuse Studio Punny Valentine stamp set.  I hope you have a berry nice day!  

My Punny Valentine stamp set available thru February 14th.

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Happy Valentine's Day Card


A cute little Valentine using the With Love stamp set from the Amuse Studio January 2015 Collection made by the designers at Amuse Studio.  

Amuse Studio Products:     SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  With Love (Jan 2015 Collection)
Card stock:  Cherry, Cherry Pinstripe
Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Cherry
Other:  Detail scissors, 3D adhesive

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

You & Me Stamp Set

This card design idea came from my fellow Amuse Studio Consultant, Judy Palmer.  I thought it was so clever that she put the owl inside the tree and I just had to give it a try.  What a fun card!  
Here is another card using the new You & Me stamp set which is part of the Amuse Studio January 2015 Collection.  

Amuse Studio Products:     SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps: You & Me (January 2015 Collection), With Love (January 2015 Collection), Tweet heart, Essential Sentiments Too, Fall in the Forest
Card stock:  Cherry, Seattle Pinstripe, Cocoa, Sugar
Ink: Onyx Versafine, Blush Splash
Other: X-acto retractable craft knife to cut out heart in tree,  Copic Markers, Fall in the Forest Die Set, With Love Die Set
Monday, January 12, 2015

My Favorite...

It's official my favorite stamp set from the Amuse Studio 
January 2015 Collection is With Love!  I love the images and also the fact that there are matching dies to accompany the stamps.  The Love banner and the With Love banner are two of my favorites.  The flat panel card was made using Amuse Studio Grapefruit Pinstripe card stock.  I had a few scraps on my desk and thought these would be perfect for sending a quick note. 

Sunday, January 11, 2015

With Love Thank You card

I always need thank you cards so I used the design from a card in the Consultant Gallery from the January Collection and changed it up a bit.  

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  With Love (January 2015 Collection), Thankful for You
Card stock:  Vanilla, Onyx, Blush
Ink:  Versamark
Other:  Gold Embossing Powder, Static Magic Pouch, Heart Die Trio, Detail Scissors


Saturday, January 10, 2015

With Love Valentine Cards

I love the design of this card by the gals at Amuse Studio!  I decided to make a couple of them to send for my Valentine cards.  I changed it up a bit on the second card.  The colors are stunning together!




Amuse Studio Products:     SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  With Love (January 2015 Collection), Hexagon Background
Card stock:  Sugar, Pebble, Cherry, Blush
Ink:  Versamark, Onyx Versafine, Cherry, Blush Splash
Other:  Circle Nestabilities, With Love Die Set, Small Pinking Border Die, Heart Trio Die Set (smallest), Tuxedo Assortment Washi Tape, White Embossing Powder, Static Magic Pouch, Heat Tool
Friday, January 9, 2015

Keep It Simple Stamping!

As an Amuse Studio Consultant we are offered a Challenge each month.  For January our challenge is to create simple cards or pocket page inserts with only stamps and inks - no accessories, coloring, bows, ribbon or bling!  We have an exceptional range of colored ink pads and Splash Inks that we could use to create something simple that highlights our stamps and inks!  Here is what I came up with for the challenge. Keep It Simple Stamping!


Amuse Studio Products:      SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Brushstrokes, With Love (January 2015 Monthly Collection)
Card stock:  Berry, Grapefruit Pinstripe, Sugar, Onyx Polka Dot, Bubblegum Sweetheart, Onyx
Ink:  Blush, Grapefruit, Berry, Onyx Versafine
Other:  Medium Scallop Border Die

Thursday, January 8, 2015

Valentine Treats!


Here are some examples of the adorable projects you can make for your Valentine treats!  Don't Miss out on the January 2015 Collection - this month only, availability has been extended to February 14th.  

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Let's Chat


Amuse Studio Products:     SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Rule the World, Perk Up, Silver Lining
Card stock:  Kraft, French Roast, Sugar
Ink:  Onyx Versafine, French Roast, Latte
Other:  Vanilla twine, Corner Chomper, Perk Up Die Set, Die cutting machine

Kraft - 10" x 3 ½" scored at left
French Roast - 2" x 3" for cup lid & sleeve die cut
Sugar - 2" x 3" for cup die cut

Score the Kraft card stock at 5" to make a 4-bar card base.  Stamp coffee ring image on Kraft card base in French Roast ink.  Stamp the sentiment in Onyx Versafine ink on the right side of the card base.  

Die cut the sleeve and lid from French Roast card stock.  Die cut cup from the Sugar card stock.  Adhere the Sugar die cut cup to the left side of the Kraft card base.  Adhere the French Roast lid to cup.

Stamp rain image from the Silver Lining on cup sleeve using Latte ink.  Wrap and tie the Vanilla twine around the cup sleeve.  Adhere the sleeve to cup.  Round the outer corners of the card base using the ½" side of the corner chomper.

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

I Like You A Latte


Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Need to Venti, Silver Lining
Card stock:  French Roast, Sugar, Winter Sky, Lichen
Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Latte
Other:  ⅜" French Roast twill, Word Art Die Set, Heart Trio Die Set, Die cutting machine, 3D Foam adhesive, Washi tape (for die cutting)

French Roast - 8 ½" x 5 ½" scored at top
Sugar - 5 ¼" x 4
Winter Sky - 2" x 2 ½"
Lichen - 2" x 2 ½"

Score the French Roast card stock at 4 ¼" to make an A2 card base.  Stamp heart image in Latte ink repeating across the bottom of the Sugar card stock layer.  Stamp the sentiment in Onyx Versafine ink on the right side of the Sugar layer above the heart pattern.  

Die cut the cup image from Winter Sky card stock piece.  Die cut cup image from Lichen card stock piece (Die cut on opposite side of card stock to get a mirror image of the cup).  Place the smallest heart die in the center of the Winter Sky cup and hold in place with a small piece of washi tape.  Die cut the small heart "window" from the cup.  Repeat with the Lichen cup.  

Adhere the cups side by side to the left of the sentiment on the Sugar card stock layer using 3D foam adhesive.  Tie French Roast twill ribbon around the Sugar card stock layer.  Adhere the Sugar card stock layer to the French Roast card base.  

Monday, January 5, 2015

Thanks a Latte Card


Amuse Studio Products:     SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Word Art, Silver Lining
Ink:  French Roast, Versamark
Cardstock:  Sugar, French Roast, Winter Sky
Other:  Static Magic Pouch, White Embossing powder, Heat Tool, French Roast Baker's Twine

Sugar - 8 ½" x 4 ¼", scored at top
French Roast - 4" x 4"
Winter Sky - 3 ¾" x 3 ¾"

Score Sugar card stock at 4 ¼" to make a square card base.  Prep the Winter Sky card stock layer with static magic pouch.  Stamp the solid cloud image in Versamark ink on the upper half of the Winter Sky layer.  Emboss the cloud image with white embossing powder.

Stamp the coffee cup image below the cloud in French Roast ink.  Tie French Roast baker's twine around the Winter Sky layer.  Adhere the Winter Sky layer to French Roast layer.  Adhere the layers to the Sugar card base.  
Sunday, January 4, 2015

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!  I'm back after a whole bunch of traveling over the holidays!  We traveled to Ohio and Kansas to visit our families over Christmas break and then we went to New Orleans to the Sugar Bowl game. We were happy to celebrate a Buckeye win!  What a thrill of a game & a great atmosphere in New Orleans!  We just returned home last night after a little (ok, a lot!) of travel trouble but I'm back and ready keep you inspired with my daily blog posts!

In case you haven't already heard Amuse Studio is offering Monthly Collections starting in 2015.  We have a wonderful selection of items available during the month of January.   I have new stamp sets from the January Collection that I haven't had a chance to play with so I'm hoping that once the laundry is done and the Christmas decorations are put away I will be back to some stamping time!