Spooky Sweets Tag

A fun Halloween tag -  I die cut the Jack Tag twice, once with watercolor paper and a second time with fun foam.  After I used Splash Inks on the watercolor die cut I adhered it to the fun foam.  It adds a nice dimension to the jack-o-lantern.  

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Stamps:  Treat Expurrrt, Birthday Balloons (stars & dots)

Card stock:  Kraft, Watercolor Paper for Pumpkin Die, Orange, Onyx

Ink:  Cocoa, Onyx Versafine, Splash Papaya & Habanero

Other:  Jack Tag Die, Stitched Circle Die, Onyx Grosgrain Stitched Ribbon, White Fun Foam

Rino Alphabet

Look at the cute cards created by Kristine Vincente using the new Rino Alphabet stamp set.  With the alphabet stamps you can personalize your cards in fun ways.    

SHMH095 | $20.99

Reach for the Stars

This Beast is really growing on me!  He's reaching for the stars!  This is a cute idea for a graduation, don't you think?  

You're The Beast 

Item #SVSC116 $17.99  

Matching Dies TAD0245  $12.99

Ornaments!

A Simple and quick ornament ready to go on the tree!  

I die cut two stitched circles and then sandwiched the "hanger" in between.  

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Stamps:  Christmas In Our Town (sentiment), Birthday Balloons (for star),  Snow Day Background
Card stock:  Kraft, Sugar
Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Versamark
Other:  White Embossing Powder, Stitched CirclesDie Set, Treescapes Die Set, Gift Tag Trio Die Set, Silver Organdy Ribbon

Here are a few more with different sentiments that I had in my stash of stamps!  

It's the small things...

Another fun card using the new dies for the Amuse Studio Hey Cupcake die set! And I'm loving the new Circle Stitched dies as well!!

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Stamps:  Hey Cupcake, Birthday Girl, Birthday Balloons

Card stock:  Hibiscus A1 card base, Sage, Vanilla, Everything's Rosy

Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Berry

Other:  Fishtail Pennant Die Set, Circle Stitched Dies, Valentine Washi Assortment, Copic RV09, Quickie Glue Pen, Diamond Glitter

Celebrate

A festive birthday card by Linda at Amuse Studio.  

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Stamps:  Birthday Icons, Fiesta, Birthday Balloons

Card stock:  Orange Petite Pinstripe

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Bubblegum, Orange, Bermuda, Grass, Papaya

Other:  Orange Baker's Cording, Orange Twinkle Stickers

Party Time!

Another fun celebration card that we made in one of our Creative Sessions at Amuse Studio National Conference in Colorado Springs.

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Stamps:  Birthday Balloons, Birthday Icons, Lots of Dots

Card stock:  Sky Reverse Polka Dot Card base

Ink:  Melon, Bermuda, Apple

Other:  Blush Baker's Cording

Birthday Balloons!

I just love the Amuse Studio Birthday Balloons stamp set paired with the cute sentiment from Birthday Girl!  

Bring on the Fun Card!

A very festive birthday card for anyone on your list!

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Stamps:  Fiesta, Birthday Balloons

Card stock:  Mermaid, Onyx, Sugar, Watermelon, Marigold

Ink:  Onyx Versafine

Other:  Mini Banners Die Set, Mini Blooms Die Set, Bermuda Sequins, Onyx Organdy Polka Dot Ribbon, Glue dots

Card base:  Mermaid 7" x 6 ¾" scored at left

Onyx card stock: 1 ¾" x 1 ¾" (3 pieces)

Sugar card stock: 1 ½" x 1 ½" (3 pieces)

Watermelon card stock: 1 ½" x 1 ½" (for die cut)

Marigold card stock: 1 ½" x 1 ½" (for die cut)

Plus small scraps of Watermelon & Marigold card stock for hat tops

Score Mermaid card stock at 3 ½" to make a card base measuring 3 ½" x 6 ¾". Stamp the sentiment in Onyx Versafine Ink on one of the Sugar card stock squares.  

Die cut triangle shape banner from Watermelon & Marigold card stock pieces.  Die cut small flower shape from the Mini Blooms die set out of the scraps of Watermelon and Marigold card stock.  

Stamp small dot image in Onyx Versafine ink on the Watermelon triangle.  Stamp the small star image in Onyx Versafine ink on the Marigold triangle.  Adhere the small flower shapes to the tops of the hats.  

Adhere the hats to the Sugar card stock squares using 3D foam adhesive.  Adhere the Sugar card stock squares to the Onyx card stock layers. Adhere the layers to the right side of the card base.  

Embellish the frames with the Bermuda sequins with mini glue dots.  Tie the Polka dot organdy ribbon around the left side of the card base. 

You Are Loved

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Stamps:  Mini Blooms, Birthday Balloons, Best Friends Forever

Card stock:  Slate card base, Amethyst, Violeta

Ink:  Amethyst, Lichen, Voileta

Other:  Heart trio Die set, Heather Baker's Cording, Square punch

Score the Slate card stock at 4 ¼" to make the card base.  The finished card measures 3 ½" x 4 ¼".  Create a square border on the front of the card base using balloon string image from the Birthday Balloons.  Overlap the lines using Amethyst and Lichen ink.

Stamp the small foliage from the Mini Blooms around the square border in Amethyst and Lichen inks.  Die cut the largest heart from the Heart Trio die set using a small piece of Violeta card stock.  

Adhere the heart to the center of the stamped border using 3D foam adhesive.  Stamp the sentiment in the center of the small Amethyst card stock strip in Violeta ink.  

Use a corner punch to trim the end of the Amethyst card stock strip.  Adhere sentiment to the bottom of the card base using 3D foam adhesive.  Tie Heather baker's cording around the top of the card.  

Love You

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Stamps:  Birthday Balloons, You're My Fave

Card stock:  Amethyst, Slate, Sugar

Ink:  Amethyst, Slate

Other:  Bubblegum Tombow Marker (703), Amethyst Tombow Marker (620), Clear twinkle stickers, Spray bottle for water

Score Amethyst card stock at 3 ½" to make a 4 bar size card base.  Finished card measures 3 ½" x 5".  Place heart balloon stamp on clear block and color rubber surface with the Bubblegum Tombow marker.  Cover the entire stamp area with the marker ink except for the small balloon tie end.  

Lightly spritz the stamp with water until the marker ink starts to bead up on the rubber surface.  Stamp the balloon heart on Sugar card stock layer and allow to dry.  Repeat coloring and stamping with the Amethyst Tomboy marker for a second heart on the Sugar card stock layer.  

Once dry, stamp the sentiment over the heart images in Slate ink.  Stamp small dot from the Birthday Balloons around hearts and sentiment using Amethyst ink.  Embellish the surrounding dots with clear twinkle stickers.  Adhere Sugar card stock layer to the Slate layer.  Adhere the layers to the card base.

February Birthdays!

A fun Birthday card for February birthdays!  

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Stamps:  Birthday Balloons

Card stock: Sugar, Berry, Grapefruit

Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Blush, Berry, Grapefruit

Other:  Sweetheart Sequin Mix

Amuse Studio Holiday Hoopla still happening!

You can still earn this awesome 2014 Holiday Hoopla stamp set during the month of October!  Click here for all the details.  I found the Deer washi tape and thought it was the perfect decoration for the envelope!

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Stamps:  2014 Holiday Hoopla, Aspen Background, Birthday Balloons (stars)

Cardstock:  Cherry, Vanilla

Ink:  Eucalyptus, Cherry, Onyx Versafine, Seattle

Other:  Deer Washi Tape (Hobby Lobby)

Amuse Studio Birthday Balloons!

Happy Birthday Laura!  Were you afraid that you were going to get a feather card?  Ha!  We hope you have a terrific day!  

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Stamps:  Birthday Balloons, Happy Birthday Balloon (Limited Edition) 

Cardstock:  Sugar, Melon

Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Buttercup, Blush, Melon, Hibiscus

Other:  Twinkle Stickers

Birthday Balloons Item #SHMG057 $16.99

Amuse Studio Birthday Snap Cards!

I'm on a roll with the Amuse Studio's 3"x4" snap cards!  They are so fun for quick cards.  On these cards I simply added a stamped sentiment and some stamped confetti along with some ribbon and a little glitter!  The Birthday Snap Card set (Item #ASE4196) is only $3.99 for 48 double-sided cards.  The colors are so vibrant and match many of the Amuse Studio card stock colors.  What a Deal!!