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!.

One week left!!

Ink: Toffee, French Roast

Paper: Toffee, Vanilla

Stamps: Sea Shells, Graphic Sunflower, Mesh Background

Other: small corner rounder, washi tape, brown Tombow marker

Only one week left to save on the current A Muse Studio Spotlight items for June! Be sure to place your order before midnight on July 15th. I've been gettin' my crafty on to prepare for the next Spotlight and I can't wait to share with you!

To make this card, I stamped the starfish image from Sea Shells, inking the center with a brown Tombow marker. I masked the image with a Post-It note, then created a wavy border on a piece of scrap paper. I placed the wavy border on the Vanilla piece, then using a sponge dauber, I added Toffee ink to create sand. Along the bottom of the vanilla square, I added some washi tape, then rounded all the corners. You can't see it clearly in the photo, but I stamped the mesh background on the Toffee notecard base. The sentiment is from our Graphic Sunflower set. Easy peasy, and oh, so pretty!

Class is finalized!

My July classes have been finalized. Due to the recent announcement of A Muse's Warehouse Sale, my July classes will be held Sunday, July 17th. See the Class Schedule page of this blog for details! Hope to see you there!

Be sure to drop by the shop for the warehouse sale. Who couldn't use a good deal?!

By the Seashore / Make a Wish

Thankfully, the A Muse shop has decided to continue to offer classes over the summer rather than take a hiatus. I've scheduled two back to back classes (with time for a quick lunch break) for Saturday, July 16th. Class times are yet to be determined but will probably be something like 10:30-12:30, then 1:30-3:30p. I'll post an update as soon as the times are confirmed. Hope to see you!!

ETA: Classes will be held Sunday, July 17th

By the Seashore 11:30-1:30p

In this class, we'll make 5 cards with a beach/ocean theme. I think you'll love them all!!

Make A Wish 2-4pm

We'll make 4 fabulous birthday cards and a small gift bag.

Check the Class Schedule page on my blog for updates and details on how to reserve your spot.