Classes

Come join me tomorrow for my 'Sea of Love' class at Stampin-in-the-Rain. Above is just an example of the fun cards we'll be making. This one is an interactive card....like the viewfinder card idea. I call it a spinner card cuz it spins! Whee! Call the store directly to reserve your spot (425 408-9050). If you can't make this one, I've got another one on the 31st with a different theme that's just as much fun.

Slice class rescheduled!!

My January Slice class has been rescheduled for January 29th at Lasting Memories in Lynnwood. We'll make this adorable (if I do say so myself!) 3-panel wall hanging using the Vintage Findings cartridge. If you don't already have this cartridge you can get it for 25% off when you purchase it and sign up for the class at the same time. I can't tell you how much I love this cartridge!! Not only are the images fun but the font is FABULOUS!!!! The full sample is hanging up in the store if you want to see it.

Hope to see you there!!

Sea of Love - Day 5 Valentine Treats

I almost missed this one! I didn't realize we had an amuse-bouche for valentine treats so I had to hurry up this morning and get creating before I even had my coffee. Lucky for me I had already ordered some of these fun treat cups from SU back in November so they were the first thing I thought of. This being a 'sea' related release, the natural thing to put inside were Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers.

I used our new 8.5" x 11" navy paper and cut it to 3.5" x 11". I scored at 5", 5.5", and 6", then created an accordion fold in the middle. Set a little zip-closure baggie with goldfish crackers inside and stuck that to the package using my Scor-Tape. Then I closed it up, punched two holes, and threaded some A Muse red stitched grosgrain ribbon through it. Voila!

Sea of Love - Day 4 Elegant Greetings

Today's post features a more elegant style. I thought this beautiful shell lended itself to a clean and simple design. To bring it out a little more, I stamped it in Brilliance Graphite Black ink (heat set) onto some A Muse white shimmer cardstock, then layered that onto some blue solid shimmer couture. I used a natural white 4-bar notecard for my base. Add a pretty little pearl, some yummy Ocean polka dot sheer ribbon, your favorite sentiment, and you've got yourself a quick, simple, and elegant card in a matter of minutes!

Short quick post for the day as it's time to get back into my regular routine. The holidays were nice while they were here but I always feel more comfortable knowing what my day brings. Mondays are crazy in our house with work and back-to-back baseball and basketball practices.

Sea of Love - Day 3

I don't know how many times I created a card for Day 3's post before I finally felt like I got it right. I decided to use my Slice and the Under the Sea cartridge to cut this piece of coral from A Muse Blush cardstock. Yup, you heard me right. It's 8.5" x 11" solid colored cardstock. I'm so excited to have several solid colors released as full papers. I sponged a little SU Cameo Coral along the edges of the coral, then adhered it onto a bit of Sky cardstock with lightly sanded edges. I stamped the cute little mini fishes with navy ink, then cut and glued them in place. I added a few air bubbles with micro clear Twinkle dots, then layered the whole thing on some Ocean Blue, then onto a natural white 4-bar notecard.

I love the new sentiment 'seas the day' for the empowering message it brings. Just take the day by charge and make it what you will! Seas the Day!!

Sea of Love - Day 2

How are you liking the amuse-bouches of the newest A Muse release? I just love to ooh and aah over everyone's designs. Today is especially awesome, I think. It's so hard to come up with man cards sometimes but the ladies sure have rocked today!

Stamps: 2-7198E Compass, 9-8620B Lost without you, 3-1039A Tiny heart, 3-4097C Waves

I love this compass. My idea for this card was a 'lost at sea' idea. I found a nautical map (of the Puget Sound, no less) and printed it on some brown paper bag cardstock, then punched it out to use as my tag. On the base card, I used the waves stamp and added a little floating heart. Romantic, n'est pas? Okay, well maybe that's a stretch.

Sea of Love

What better way to start off a new year than with some new stamps!! While some of you haven't yet taken down the holiday decorations, manufacturers have already moved onto the next one coming down the line. I've already spied Valentine products at Target. This fabulous A Muse release will live long past Valentine's, I tell ya. Can't go wrong with that!

Stamps: 2-4170E curling wave, 2-3141D Moby, 9-8621B true blue friend

Popsicle pink 4-bar notecard and polka dot sheer ribbon

Fiskars wave border punch

Is Moby not the cutest whale you've ever seen??? And how about that curling wave? It's so fun!! Looks great embossed in white, too! Now, see what I mean about this release outliving Valentine's Day? Keep your eye on the A Muse News Blog as well as the other A Muse Creative Team members blogs for more fun eye candy.

Secret Santa Swap Reveal

Okay, so my reveal is not so secret. I signed everything on the back, LOL. Anyway, I was invited to participate in a Secret Santa Designer Swap and thought it might be fun. The directions were for participants to create an altered book or journal, a tag, an ornament, and a card. Well, the card I included was the one featured on the A Muse blog for Fast and Fabulous Christmas cards, and the ornament I didn't get a picture of. I was in a serious time crunch to get it to its recipient in time for Christmas. I promise it was cute, though.

I created this fun altered book for my recipient. I sure wish I hadn't chosen hot pink paper to set it on to take the pics, though. Blech!

(Cover)

(Page 1)

(Page 2)

(Page 3)

(Page 4)

(Page 5)

(Page 6)

(Page 7)

(Page 8)

Here's my tag:

I sure hope my recipient liked her items. I sure had fun making them. I'll post pics of what I received in a day or two. I have to take pics of them first. Hope you all had a very Merry Christmas. I had a great time with family and received a handy, dandy Sony Webbie HD video camera so now I can film my tutorials!! Wohoo!!