Happy Holidays

This is a quick card that was inspired by a Starbucks gift card.  I used Forest Friends and Especially For You stamp sets which are part of the Amuse Studio November Collection.  Today is the last day for the collection, so don't miss out!  

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Stamps:  Forest Friends, Especially For You, Birch Background (Clearly Besotted)
Card stock:  White Orange Peel 4 bar card base, Sugar, Onyx, Nutmeg, Latte
Ink:  Pebble, Onyx Versafine
Other:  Forest Friends die set, Kirarina Wink White Glitter Pen

Thankful for You!

I'm thankful for you and the beautiful Thanksgiving cards too!

Christmas Wreath

A quick wreath Christmas card.

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Stamps:  Festive Wreaths, Christmas in Our Town

Card stock:  Cherry A1 Card base, Watercolor Paper, Trick or Treat Digital Paper, Wasabi Hexagon

Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Cherry, Wasabi

Black Friday Sale!

Amuse Studio's Black Friday Sale!

Thank you for supporting Amuse Studio!  We appreciate YOU!  We have a fantastic sale for you with prices ranging from $1 to $15.  There are stamp sets, some are even bundled with dies and lots of embellishments too.  There is definitely something for everyone.  The sale begins on Black Friday, November 27th and goes thru Monday, December 7th.  Sale is limited to stock on hand.  Shop early for best selection.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!  This card design idea came from Debby Hughes at Lime Doodle Design.  I love her style!  

Thankful Wreaths

I wanted to share a couple more Fall cards before everything turns to Christmas!  I used Amuse Studio stamps & supplies.  The Festive Wreaths and Essential Sentiments Too stamp sets paired with Vanilla, Toffee & Nutmeg card stock gives a nice Fall look!

Let it Snow!

We had our first snow last week.  Here is a festive Flaky Friends snowman on a snowy hillside!

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Stamps:  Flaky Friends

Card stock:  Seattle A2 card base, Sugar, Glitter paper

Ink:  Onyx Versafine

Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Tag Bundle Die Set, Flaky Friends Die Set, Treescapes Die Set, Diamond Glitter, Copic Markers, Onyx Pearl Stickers, Clear Twinkle Sticker

**  Other products that are not Amuse Studio   

Simon Says Stamp Falling Snow Template

Wendy Vecchi White Embossing Paste

Fun Foam (die cut the snowman)

Ugly & Bright

A fun twist using non traditional colors!  The Ugly & Bright stamp set is used on this card.  

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Stamps:  Ugly & Bright

Card stock:  Lime, Grapefruit

Ink:  Versamark, Onyx Versafine, Marshmallow Splash

Other:  Ugly & Bright die set,  Peppermint Mocha Sequin Mix, Peppermint Baker's Twine, Twinkle Stickers

Ugly & Bright

Item #SSSG030  $19.99

Matching dies available

Gift Card Holders

Linda at Amuse Studio created this cute gift card holder using the notched tag from the Tag Bundle Die set.  It looks great when paired with the Especially For You sentiment set and a glittered die cut snowflake! 

I wanted to try the idea out myself so here is what I came with for my gift card holder. 

Did you know that you can stamp on felt with Stazon Ink?   This was a quick and easy gift card holder and perfect for that Ugly Sweater party you'll be hosting!  The gift card that I inserted is in the shape of a Christmas tree so all you see is the top of the tree!  

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Stamps:  Ugly & Bright

Card stock:  Vanilla, Candy Cane Stripe, Onyx

Ink:  Versamark, Jet Black Stazon

Other:  Cherry Felt, Tag Bundle Die Set, Ugly & Bright die set, White Embossing Powder

Treat Yourself!

Amuse Studio's New Join Promotion starts today!  If you are interested in joining AMuse Studio this is a great time to Treat Yourself!  Our Basic Starter Kit is only $39.  Please check out all the details HERE and if you have any questions, please contact me.

Golden!

Lots of gold used in today's projects!  I was inspired by the 3 pack of Gold washi tape that I found at Target in the Christmas aisle.

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Stamps: Good Will Toward Men 

Card stock:  Sugar, Onyx

Ink:  Versafine

Other:  Gold Embossing Powder, Gold Organdy Ribbon, Tag Bundle Die Set, Gold Washi Tape (Target)  

Snowy Car

This card idea came from Carissa Wiley at Sprinkled with Glitter.  I love this stamp set from Essentials by Ellen called Tis the Season.  Ellen Hutson recently offered matching dies to this stamp set that I bought last year, so of course I was all over the new dies making this stamp set even more fun to use!  

A close up of the frosty snow covered car!

Products Used:  

Stamps:  Tis the Season (Ellen Hutson)

Card stock:  Sugar A2 card base, Mushroom

Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Distress Inks

Other: Circle Die Set & Landscape Die Set (Amuse Studio), Simon Says Stamp Falling Snow Template, Embossing Paste, Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Sequins 4mm & 6 mm, Teal Stripe Washi Tape, Copic Markers, Impress Sparkle Glitter

Sn@p Birthday Cards!

So my friend, Dona inspired me to use up the Snap parts & pieces that I still had in my stash.  For awhile Amuse Studio was selling them but we no longer carry them so there is no need for me to hoard them!  ha!  The first set of cards are all 4 bar sized cards using the 3X4's.  I added dimension and a bit of Clear Wink of Stella on most all of the cards to add a little more interest to an otherwise flat card.  I'm planning to use these for nieces birthdays - they will be perfect!

These cards are all A2 size - it was fairly easy because all the pieces and parts are color coordinated for easy mixing!  

Forest Friends

A sweet and simple card - I used Amuse Studio's new Forest Friends stamp set and the tree background is from Clearly Besotted.   

Stamps:  Forest Friends (Amuse Studio), Birch Background II (Clearly Besotted) 

Card stock:  Sugar, Cocoa (Amuse Studio)

Ink:  Pebble, Onyx Versafine, Memento Rich Cocoa

Other:  Forest Friends Die Set (Amuse Studio), Copic Markers

FOREST FRIENDS

Item #SSSK029  $22.99

Matching Dies available

Fall is in the Air

This card combines the Mini Blooms and Love and Thanks stamp sets.  The sentiment is from the Hey Foxy stamp set.  The ink colors are Orange, Pumpkin, Wheat, Fern, Wasabi and Evergreen to create a fall fiesta of colors.  Orange twinkle stickers and 4mm Buttercup sequins add the perfect finishing touch.

Pumpkin, Fern, Buttercup and Cocoa ink on a Kraft Fishtail stitched tag - so pretty!  The sentiment is from the Essential Sentiments Too stamp set.

This would be the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table.  The Candy Package Two die cutely decorated for Fall with the Love and Thanks stamp set & the Mini Blooms.   The candy wrapper die set to decorate the chocolate nuggets.  The thank you sentiment is from You're A Lifesaver stamp set.   

Lunch Sack Die

This cute Santa bag was made using the Amuse Studio Lunch Sack Die.  It is the perfect size to hold all sorts of fun stuff.  The die is small enough to fit with the regular size plates on your Big Shot or Cuttlebug.  You'll need to cut two to assemble the bag.  The finished size is 3"W x 4"H x 1"D.  

The Body is made with the Lunch Sack Die.  The white fir edge is cut with the Small Scallop border die.  The belt is made with the new Gift Tag trio die set and lastly the Ho Ho Ho tag is made with the Classic Tag die set.  

For the tag, the red stripe is from the Dear Santa Digital (printable) kit.  The Digital kit has fun paper and card options.  The Ho Ho Ho and From stamps are from the Santa and Friends stamp set which can be found in the Holiday Catalog.  

Christmas Tags

Did I mention that I'm in love with the Tag Bundle die set, especially the stitched Tag die that I used for all of these Christmas tags?  I can't stop using it!  It is the perfect size for so many fun tags. I had a blast making all these different tags with stamps and dies all from Amuse Studio!  

Santa Fun Run!

A classic Sentiment set called Especially For You helps make your Holiday card making a breeze!

Item #SHMF085  $18.99

November Collection Stamps

If you haven't already seen the Amuse Studio November Collection be sure to check it out!  

The November Collection includes 4 new stamp sets, 3 with matching dies

Two new stand alone die sets perfect for your holiday cards & tags

Cozy Cottage, Let It Snow & Warm Wishes Paper Collections

Holiday Felt Collection - cherry, fern, vanilla

Kirarina Wink Glitter Pen Set

Christmas Tree Lot

I just love this fun tag card!  The Tag Bundle die set is a must have in my humble opinion.  The tree lot is from the Christmas in Our Town stamp set.  

Festive Girlfriend

Amuse Studio's Festive Girlfriend all dressed up for the holidays.  Her dress was paper pieced with the new Dear Santa Digital Papers.

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Stamps:  Festive Girlfriend, Christmas in Our Town

Card stock:  Cherry Pinstripe A2 card base, Dear Santa Journaling Digital Paper, Sugar

Ink:  Seattle, Onyx Versafine

Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Peppermint Mocha Sequins, Clear Wink of Stella, Festive Girlfriend Die Set, Copics

Festive Girlfriend                                                   Dear Santa Digital Kit

Item #SSSC020  $14.99                                           Item #DKTH15C $4.99

Matching Dies available

Season's Greetings

I am hooked on making snowy backgrounds with the Falling Snow template and embossing paste.  This time after it dried I used a Clear Wink of Stella pen over top of the snowy dots to add a little shimmer.  So pretty!  

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Stamps:  Christmas In Our Town (tree), Halloween In Our Town (house), Hand Lettered Holiday (MFT)

Card stock:  Seattle A2 Card base, Sugar, Bermuda

Ink:  Onyx Versafine

Other:  Treescapes Die Set, Landscape Die Set, Halloween In Our Town Die set, Copic Markers, Clear Wink of Stella, Falling Snow Template (Simon Says Stamp),  Wendy Vecchi White Embossing Paste

Embossing Paste

So I've been wanting to try this for a while now.  Embossing Paste!  I have to admit that I wasn't sure about the whole thing and the mess of it but it was quite easy and not that messy at all.  I started with a piece of Amuse Studio Sugar card stock taped to my Ranger craft mat and then placed the Falling Snow plastic template over top.  I used a palette knife to spread the paste over the stencil.  After I had good coverage I used the knife to return the excess paste back into the jar.  I removed the stencil to reveal the pretty falling snow - I added Amuse Studio Diamond Glitter for extra sparkle!  I love how this turned out!

I saw this card layout on Pinterest and I couldn't wait to try it with the supplies that I had in my stash.  All products I used are Amuse Studio except for the Embossing Paste and Falling Snow stencil.

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Stamps:  Snowflakes, Holiday Cheer

Card stock:  Sugar, Cherry, Trick or Treat Digital Paper, Seattle

Ink:  Versamark, Cherry

Other:  Silver Embossing Powder, Silver Glitter, Stitched Circles, Merry word die,  Diamond Glitter, Wendy Vecchi White Embossing Paste, Simon Says Stamp Falling Snow Template, Palette Knife

Christmas Tags

This project showcases five of the sentiments from the Especially For You stamp set with the brand new Gift Tag Trio die set.  These dies have a stitched border around them.  To make the tags, simply cut a few sets out of Cherry and Sugar card stock.  Trim the Sugar tags along the stitched edge to create a layered look.  It offers a nice vintage look!  Both of these products are available in the Amuse Studio November Collection.  

  

Christmas Card

A background of watercolor for this fun little Christmas greeting!  

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Stamps:  Holiday Cheer, Santa Was Here

Card stock:  Cherry A2 Card base, Sugar, 

Ink: Onyx Versafine, Distress Inks (Evergreen Bough, Crushed Olive)

Other:  Tag Bundle Die Set, Santa Was Here Die Set, Christmas Carol Sequin Mix, Copic Markers, Water Brush

Forest Friends

FOREST FRIENDS

Item #SSSK029  $22.99

Matching dies available

Today is all about Amuse Studio's stamp set called Forest Friends available in the November Collection.  It's great for the holidays but also works for everyday cards as well.  It includes 8 forest critters, two trees and 6 sentiments.

A cute tag using Amuse Studio's Forest Friends stamp set along with the Dear Santa Digital paper kit.  The new Kirarina Wink metallic ink pen with specks of glitter is the perfect touch on the clear card stock.

The Snow Day background set works well on these tags.  For the bunny tag, glitter was added to the snowflakes.  For the fox, the snowflakes were white embossed to make them pop!

What a perfect scene in the Amuse Studio snow globe die.  You can die cut a piece of clear card stock to place over the winter scene to give it a more authentic snow globe look.  Add a few snow dots to the clear card stock using the white Kiarina paint pen.

This adorable owl is a favorite image - the sweep of his right wing makes for a friendly look.  Add sequins, twinkle stickers and the hello word die for a cute card.

The tree paper is from the Dear Santa Digital printable kit.  It works nicely with the Forest Friends stamp set.  The strip of Woodgrain is our Redwood Background stamp.  

The present is from the Santa and Friends stamp set in the Holiday catalog.  The bow is made using the Peppermint Baker's twine.  No peeking words is also from the Santa and Friends stamp set.  The Redwood background is stamped in Pebble ink on a Sugar 4-bar card.