a muse | studio September Spotlight

How does a muse | studio keep doing it? Another fabulous Spotlight right here.

Fabulous idea for party treats:

and Party Decor:

and Home Decor:

and look at these adorable Party Favors!!!

For one month, you can save10% on the stamp sets used to create these fabulous projects!

Celebrate in Style
Foiled Again!
If You Dare
Victorian Charm
Web Background

And, for a limited time, order the special Collegiate cardstock assortment pack - an easy way to get the look showcased in this month's spotlight.

Jack-O-Lantern Assortment Pack contains four sheets each:

Apricot
Onyx
Pumpkin
Squash
Toffee

Contact your local A Muse Studio Consultant to order! (That would be me!)

the fine print: sale prices good September 15th through 11:59pm EST October 14th.

Fringed Felt Flower

You have got to see this quick (it's in fast forward, haha!!) tutorial

Get outta town!!

Happy Jacks

Wow, I can't believe it's already September and it seems that I blinked and it's 3 days into the month. September is such a busy month with school getting back into session, football season starting, and my oldest son's birthday. It's also time to think about fall and Halloween designs. I recently taught a class in which we created some fun Halloween projects. This was one of my favorites. I love the little box made from the new Sleepy Hollow cardstock in the amuse | studio 2011 Holiday Catalog & Inspiration Guide. I really wanted to create a "pumpkin-y" (I think I just made that word up) look to it so I added the button and created pumpkin vines using 22 gauge cloth stem wire twirled around a pencil to form curlicues. Isn't it cute?! Those Happy Jacks stamped on all four sides just make me smile. I'm not so much into creepy Halloween.

Looking forward to getting some more classes scheduled over the next few months and to sharing projects with you soon!

2011 Holiday Catalog and Inspiration Guide

Brown Paper Bags; Cardstock: Sleepy Hollow, Pebble, Onyx, Paprika;

Web/Swirls Impression Plate; small zig-zag border die; Stamps: Too Cute to Spook, Haunted; Onyx Glitter

I've been working on some samples using new products from the amuse | studio 2011 Holiday Catalog and Inspiration Guide. Came up with this fun treat bag using all amuse | studio products. Love the small paper bags (and they're a great deal!). So many possibilities!! I used the small zigzag border die across the top of the bag, then cut a piece of Sleepy Hollow cardstock (trust me, you NEED this!). Distressed the edges with the new Pebble pigment ink pad. Cut a circle out of Pebble cardstock (you need this, too) and ran it through my Big Shot with the new web impression plate, then sanded to bring out the white core. Adhered that onto a scalloped circle, then stamped the large spider on top. Filled in his body with a glue pen and sparkly, sparkly, onyx glitter. Topped it all off with a spooky sentiment stamped on Pumpkin cardstock scraps. Can't wait to fill this one with some treats!

Any product used in this project can be securely ordered online through my website. Follow the amuse | studio link on my sidebar. Better yet, host a qualifying workshop to earn product for free! Amuseapalooza starts on the 22nd and there are extra benefits to be earned! Book your workshop soon!

As a side note, I updated my class schedules page with class samples. Don't forget to call the store to reserve your spot! Class is Aug 27th.

More July spotlight

Summer is just flying by! The weather around the PNW has left much to be desired, but at least we are not in drought conditions (quite the opposite!) and are not wilting in the excessive heat. No, rather, we wake up each day hoping we'll have sun and hit 75*. Sigh. I'm not complaining, though. Really, I'm not. I went to Texas recently so I know the alternative is not desirable.

This crappy weather has left me with some time to be crafty without feeling guilty about sitting inside. I thought it would be a great time to share another a*muse studio July Spotlight sample with you. I used That's the ticket along with some fun pink polka dotted washi tape to create this fun birthday card. Hmm... someone's birthday is coming soon. Oh yeah, it's mine! haha! Sadly, I'm beyond 40.

Okay, well, I just finished my class samples for my next class on August 27th but no sneaky peekies for you!! I'll be debuting some product from the new 2011 Holiday Catalog and Inspiration Guide so you KNOW you want to sign up and come. If you just can't wait to see the new stuff, contact me and I'll send you a .pdf version of the catalog. Then, you can book your workshop an we'll have some fun together!

2011 Holiday Catalog and Inspiration Guide

Once again, a*muse | studio has outdone itself! The new 2011 Holiday Catalog & Inspiration Guide has debuted to consultants. This catalog is chock full of fantastic new product; new stamps, new papers, new dies, new accessories. I can't wait to share this with you! Contact me if you want a copy!

July Spotlight

Stamps: Birthday Builder clear set, That's the Ticket

Papers: Sorbet assortment pack (Watermelon, Buttercup, Sage), Slate

Ink: Onyx, Sugar

Misc: White embossing powder

Today is the unveiling of the a•muse | studio July Spotlight! I am so happy with this month's selection of stamp sets: Birthday Builder, Graphic Sunflower, Swanky Background, That's the Ticket, and Tini Time! The cardstock selection is so yummy, too!! Now don't forget, you can save 10% on the current month's Spotlight stamp sets AND for a limited time, purchase the yummy Sorbet cardstock assortment pack. You have until Midnight, EST of August 15th to place your orders and take advantage of the discount. Click here to see a fabulous display of these sets on the a•muse | studio website and click here to place your order!.