All the new Summer Fun images from A Muse are now on-line! And...new Gingham Paper in 10 colors!!!!!
See it all HERE
Wanna get some for free? Check out the A Muse News Blog for all the details.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
It's Release Day!
Today is the day!!!
All the new Summer Fun images from A Muse are now on-line! And...new Gingham Paper in 10 colors!!!!!
See it all HERE
Wanna get some for free? Check out the A Muse News Blog for all the details.
All the new Summer Fun images from A Muse are now on-line! And...new Gingham Paper in 10 colors!!!!!
See it all HERE
Wanna get some for free? Check out the A Muse News Blog for all the details.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Summer Fun in 1 more day!
amuse-bouche - Day 5
Tomorrow is release day for A Muse Summer Fun Images!! YIPPEE! Until then...here's a Beachy Keen card to hold ya over. :)
This is called a Stair Step Card. They are really fun and easy to make. Check out the new Snorkel boy stamp!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this one!!! I put a little shimmer on his mask with a clear Spica glitter pen. The starfish is all glittered up - but looking at it now - I wish I would have shaded it with a golden color. Guess I'm gonna have to make another one. DO OVER!! ha ha ha. Oh well...it still looks good. You probably wouldn't even have noticed till I said something. ;)
Tomorrow is release day for A Muse Summer Fun Images!! YIPPEE! Until then...here's a Beachy Keen card to hold ya over. :)
This is called a Stair Step Card. They are really fun and easy to make. Check out the new Snorkel boy stamp!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this one!!! I put a little shimmer on his mask with a clear Spica glitter pen. The starfish is all glittered up - but looking at it now - I wish I would have shaded it with a golden color. Guess I'm gonna have to make another one. DO OVER!! ha ha ha. Oh well...it still looks good. You probably wouldn't even have noticed till I said something. ;)
The Beach sign and Sand dollar are also new. Man am I havin' fun with these. The Gingham Blueberry Cardstock is also new.
See all those little fish --- that's a stamp in a clear set from A Muse called Oval Frames. Did ya ever notice that set before? It's the perfect little fish for backgrounds like this! I stamped with Brilliance ink...so they really shimmer.
I hope you have enjoyed my 5 days of amuse-bouche (aka sneak peeks). Tomorrow you get to see all the new Summer Fun stamps on the A Muse website. WOOHOO!
Recipe:
Recipe:
Stamps - A Muse Artstamps Snorkel boy, Beach sign, Sand dollar, Summer fun LH, Oval Frames Clear Set
Monday, May 25, 2009
Hippo birdie to me!
amuse-bouche - Day 4
Today I'm gonna have my cake...and eat it too ;) hee hee hee. It's my birthday -- and I have a treat for YOU! mmm...mmm....Good!
How can anyone resist the new Pirate Bird and Hippo stamps!! And the new sentiment "Hippo birdie to you!" is a MUST to go with. I couldn't wait to get these stamps inked up to create this little scene. ALL the new A Muse Summer Fun images are da'bomb!
Here's a closeup to show where I added some shimmer to the waves and eye patch with a Clear Spica Glitter Pen. It's always a challenge to get that on a pic. I made the flag with the Retro Rectangle stamp and then drew the flag pole by hand.
Don't forget to check out the other A Muse Creative Team blogs and the A Muse News Blog for more of today's "Pirate Fun!" amuse-bouche. One more day of sneak peeks - then on the 27th you'll get to see ALL the new Summer Fun images on-line :)
Recipe:
Stamps - A Muse Artstamps Pirate Chick, Hippo, Hippo birdie, Waves, Retro Rectangle
Paper - A Muse Artstamps 4-Robins Egg Blue, International Even Strips Pretty Little Papers; White Cardstock; Bazzill Black Cardstock
Ink - A Muse Artstamps Black Dye, Ranger Adirondack Earthtones Red Pepper & Brights Pool
Misc. - A Muse Artstamps Clear Twinkle Stickers; Copic Markers Y38 Honey, E33 Sand, Y13 Lemon Yellow, Y15 Cadmium Yellow, R05 Salmon Red, BG10 Cool Shadow, W1 Warm Gray no.1, W2 Warm Gray no.2, 0 Colorless Blender; Copic Spica Glitter Pen Clear; Red and Black Micron Pens; Dimensionals
Today I'm gonna have my cake...and eat it too ;) hee hee hee. It's my birthday -- and I have a treat for YOU! mmm...mmm....Good!
How can anyone resist the new Pirate Bird and Hippo stamps!! And the new sentiment "Hippo birdie to you!" is a MUST to go with. I couldn't wait to get these stamps inked up to create this little scene. ALL the new A Muse Summer Fun images are da'bomb!
Here's a closeup to show where I added some shimmer to the waves and eye patch with a Clear Spica Glitter Pen. It's always a challenge to get that on a pic. I made the flag with the Retro Rectangle stamp and then drew the flag pole by hand.
Don't forget to check out the other A Muse Creative Team blogs and the A Muse News Blog for more of today's "Pirate Fun!" amuse-bouche. One more day of sneak peeks - then on the 27th you'll get to see ALL the new Summer Fun images on-line :)
Recipe:
Stamps - A Muse Artstamps Pirate Chick, Hippo, Hippo birdie, Waves, Retro Rectangle
Paper - A Muse Artstamps 4-Robins Egg Blue, International Even Strips Pretty Little Papers; White Cardstock; Bazzill Black Cardstock
Ink - A Muse Artstamps Black Dye, Ranger Adirondack Earthtones Red Pepper & Brights Pool
Misc. - A Muse Artstamps Clear Twinkle Stickers; Copic Markers Y38 Honey, E33 Sand, Y13 Lemon Yellow, Y15 Cadmium Yellow, R05 Salmon Red, BG10 Cool Shadow, W1 Warm Gray no.1, W2 Warm Gray no.2, 0 Colorless Blender; Copic Spica Glitter Pen Clear; Red and Black Micron Pens; Dimensionals
House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge #39
It's all about Birthdays!
This weeks House Mouse & Friends Challenge is to create anything Birthday Themed. It was my turn to come up with this weeks challenge...so since it's my birthday...it only seemed "right" to make it all about birthdays
Click HERE for all the challenge details and to see all the wonderful "birthday" creations by the design team.
This little HM image just makes me smile. I stamped a little cake in Monica's hand and paper pieced the cake & party hat for dimension. This is the funnest birthday ever ;)
Recipe:
Stamps - House-Mouse Designs Party Mouse (Monica); A Muse Artstamps Tiny Cake & Funnest Birthday
Paper - SU Pink Pirouette & Whisper White CS; Bazzil Brown CS; DCWV Sweet Cupcake Shop cardstock
Ink - A Muse Artstamps Black Dye Ink, SU Pink Pirouette
Misc. -Prismacolor Pencils; Gamsol OMS; Copic Spica Glitter Pen Yellow; Sakura Quickie Glue Pen; Ultrafine Crystal Glitter; Marvy Uchida Punchs; A Muse Artstamps Pink & Brown Sheer Ribbon; Darice Sparkling Yarn; Dimensionals, Sponge Dauber
House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge Blog HERE
House-Mouse Designs Official Website HERE.
Tips on how you can easily color the House-Mouse Stamp Images HERE
This weeks House Mouse & Friends Challenge is to create anything Birthday Themed. It was my turn to come up with this weeks challenge...so since it's my birthday...it only seemed "right" to make it all about birthdays
Click HERE for all the challenge details and to see all the wonderful "birthday" creations by the design team.
This little HM image just makes me smile. I stamped a little cake in Monica's hand and paper pieced the cake & party hat for dimension. This is the funnest birthday ever ;)
Recipe:
Stamps - House-Mouse Designs Party Mouse (Monica); A Muse Artstamps Tiny Cake & Funnest Birthday
Paper - SU Pink Pirouette & Whisper White CS; Bazzil Brown CS; DCWV Sweet Cupcake Shop cardstock
Ink - A Muse Artstamps Black Dye Ink, SU Pink Pirouette
Misc. -Prismacolor Pencils; Gamsol OMS; Copic Spica Glitter Pen Yellow; Sakura Quickie Glue Pen; Ultrafine Crystal Glitter; Marvy Uchida Punchs; A Muse Artstamps Pink & Brown Sheer Ribbon; Darice Sparkling Yarn; Dimensionals, Sponge Dauber
House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge Blog HERE
House-Mouse Designs Official Website HERE.
Tips on how you can easily color the House-Mouse Stamp Images HERE
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Enjoy the Ride
amuse-bouche - Day 3
Dude! I'm totally stoked to show you my card!! ha ha ha How's that for surf talk :) Well...I am pretty stoked about ALL the new A Muse Summer Fun images!
Doesn't the new Alligator look like he's havin' a blast on the new Surfboard! "Enjoy the ride" is one of the new sentiments - and the Open Palm Tree is a new stamp too.
The Surfboard & Alligator are cut out and popped up on a dimensional. I stamped the Open Palm Tree on the white layer - plus cut out another one and paper pieced it on top. The leaves are not stuck down...so they pop up a little to give dimension.
To make the waves layer I drew freehand on white cardstock & cut it out -- then added glitter along the top edge. Cuttlebug embossing folders for added texture on the orange background layer - lightly sanded off to expose white cardstock.
Doesn't the new Alligator look like he's havin' a blast on the new Surfboard! "Enjoy the ride" is one of the new sentiments - and the Open Palm Tree is a new stamp too.
The Surfboard & Alligator are cut out and popped up on a dimensional. I stamped the Open Palm Tree on the white layer - plus cut out another one and paper pieced it on top. The leaves are not stuck down...so they pop up a little to give dimension.
To make the waves layer I drew freehand on white cardstock & cut it out -- then added glitter along the top edge. Cuttlebug embossing folders for added texture on the orange background layer - lightly sanded off to expose white cardstock.
Are you enjoying all the amuse-bouche treats so far? I'll have more tomorrow! And don't forget to check out the A Muse News Blog & the other Muse's blogs for more.
Recipe:
Recipe:
Saturday, May 23, 2009
The Summer Fun Continues
amuse-bouche - Day 2
The new Submarine stamp from A Muse is about as FUN as it gets for Summer! Of course the first thing I thought of was "we all live in a yellow submarine." So I HAD to color it yellow :) The Sun is also new. I'm gonna get LOTS of use out of it. Notice anything else new? Blueberry Gingham Cardstock! And the new sentiment...perfect for all sorts of occasions! Git-er-done A Muse!!
The images are colored with Copic markers. What would I do without my Copics! ;) The windows are colored with a Clear Spica Glitter Pen then covered with Crystal Glaze. VERY COOL IRL! The parts that are colored blue...I did that with a Blue Spica Glitter Pen.
Welllll....how ya like them Sweet Summer Treats? Make sure to check out all the other Creative Team blogs & A Muse News blog for more amuse-bouche.
I hope your day is simply sublime :)
Recipe:
Stamps - A Muse Artstamps Submarine, Sun, Simply Sublime
Paper - A Muse Artstamps Blueberry Gingham Cardstock; 4-bar Buttercream Yellow Solid Note; White Cardstock
Ink - A Muse Artstamps Black Dye
Misc. - A Muse Artstamps Sheer Ribbon; Copic Markers & Spica Glitter Pens, Fiskars Boundary Waters Border Punch; Sakura Crystal Lacquer; Scor-Bug Embossing Tool; Dimensionals
The new Submarine stamp from A Muse is about as FUN as it gets for Summer! Of course the first thing I thought of was "we all live in a yellow submarine." So I HAD to color it yellow :) The Sun is also new. I'm gonna get LOTS of use out of it. Notice anything else new? Blueberry Gingham Cardstock! And the new sentiment...perfect for all sorts of occasions! Git-er-done A Muse!!
The images are colored with Copic markers. What would I do without my Copics! ;) The windows are colored with a Clear Spica Glitter Pen then covered with Crystal Glaze. VERY COOL IRL! The parts that are colored blue...I did that with a Blue Spica Glitter Pen.
Welllll....how ya like them Sweet Summer Treats? Make sure to check out all the other Creative Team blogs & A Muse News blog for more amuse-bouche.
I hope your day is simply sublime :)
Recipe:
Stamps - A Muse Artstamps Submarine, Sun, Simply Sublime
Paper - A Muse Artstamps Blueberry Gingham Cardstock; 4-bar Buttercream Yellow Solid Note; White Cardstock
Ink - A Muse Artstamps Black Dye
Misc. - A Muse Artstamps Sheer Ribbon; Copic Markers & Spica Glitter Pens, Fiskars Boundary Waters Border Punch; Sakura Crystal Lacquer; Scor-Bug Embossing Tool; Dimensionals
Friday, May 22, 2009
Ready, Set,
amuse-bouche!
Time to serve up some Summer Fun. Woohoo!!! I'm so excited to share these new images from A Muse. Today is Day 1 of amuse-bouche (aka - sneak peek). Sit back and take it all in!! hee hee
I close my eyes....and imagine...cool, calm & comfortable. That's the feeling I get with the new Cabana and Palm Silhouette stamps. The new "ready set recline!" sentiment is perfect...and goes with many other A Muse stamps.
I stamped the cabana a 2nd time and cut out the top. It's popped up on a dimensional. Some glitter on the waves gives it just the right glistening touch. Oh yeah...I'm so there ;)
Check out the other A Muse Creative Team Blogs and the A Muse News blog for more amuse-bouche. I'm sure you'll find lots more Summer Fun goodies.
Recipe:
Stamps - A Muse Artstamps Cabana, Palm Silhouette, Ready Set
Paper - A Muse Artstamps 4-bar Chiffon Blue Solid Note; Juliette Latte Cardstock; White Cardstock
Ink - A Muse Artstamps Black Dye; Tsukineko Memento Desert Sand
Misc. - Copic Markers E43 Dull Ivory, B00 Frost Blue, W1 Warm Gray No.1; Ultrafine Crystal Glitter, Sakura Quickie Glue Pen; Marvy Uchida Square Punch, Scalloped Square Punch, Paper Trimming Buddy; Dimensionals
Time to serve up some Summer Fun. Woohoo!!! I'm so excited to share these new images from A Muse. Today is Day 1 of amuse-bouche (aka - sneak peek). Sit back and take it all in!! hee hee
I close my eyes....and imagine...cool, calm & comfortable. That's the feeling I get with the new Cabana and Palm Silhouette stamps. The new "ready set recline!" sentiment is perfect...and goes with many other A Muse stamps.
I stamped the cabana a 2nd time and cut out the top. It's popped up on a dimensional. Some glitter on the waves gives it just the right glistening touch. Oh yeah...I'm so there ;)
Check out the other A Muse Creative Team Blogs and the A Muse News blog for more amuse-bouche. I'm sure you'll find lots more Summer Fun goodies.
Recipe:
Stamps - A Muse Artstamps Cabana, Palm Silhouette, Ready Set
Paper - A Muse Artstamps 4-bar Chiffon Blue Solid Note; Juliette Latte Cardstock; White Cardstock
Ink - A Muse Artstamps Black Dye; Tsukineko Memento Desert Sand
Misc. - Copic Markers E43 Dull Ivory, B00 Frost Blue, W1 Warm Gray No.1; Ultrafine Crystal Glitter, Sakura Quickie Glue Pen; Marvy Uchida Square Punch, Scalloped Square Punch, Paper Trimming Buddy; Dimensionals
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Happy Birthday Nicholas
YOU ROCK!
I made this for my grandson who just turned 10. All over the place I see skull & crossbones on t-shirts, jackets, backpacks and more! Even on girl stuff. That's how I got the idea for the card. Maybe Nick will think grandma is "COOL!" LOL ;)
This card also qualifies for this weeks Clean and Simple Card Challenge #15 over on SCS. The challenge is to use Black, White and 1 Bold Brights Color. OH YEAH BABY!! I love love love using black on my cards...almost as much as I love this cool Rock Star stamp from A Muse. The main imagelayer is popped up on dimensionals.
So whatcha think....am I a COOL GRANDMA or WHAT?! ha ha ha ha
Recipe:
Stamps - A Muse Artstamps Rock Star, You Rock!, Skull & Bones
Paper - A Muse Artstamps Swiss Red & White CS, Bazzill Black
Ink - A Muse Artstamps Black Dye
Misc. - Copic Markers 110, R29, C1, C5, C7, E13, dimensionals
I made this for my grandson who just turned 10. All over the place I see skull & crossbones on t-shirts, jackets, backpacks and more! Even on girl stuff. That's how I got the idea for the card. Maybe Nick will think grandma is "COOL!" LOL ;)
This card also qualifies for this weeks Clean and Simple Card Challenge #15 over on SCS. The challenge is to use Black, White and 1 Bold Brights Color. OH YEAH BABY!! I love love love using black on my cards...almost as much as I love this cool Rock Star stamp from A Muse. The main imagelayer is popped up on dimensionals.
So whatcha think....am I a COOL GRANDMA or WHAT?! ha ha ha ha
Recipe:
Stamps - A Muse Artstamps Rock Star, You Rock!, Skull & Bones
Paper - A Muse Artstamps Swiss Red & White CS, Bazzill Black
Ink - A Muse Artstamps Black Dye
Misc. - Copic Markers 110, R29, C1, C5, C7, E13, dimensionals
Monday, May 18, 2009
House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge
May Flowers
Good morning all you House Mouse Lovers :) Are ya ready for another fun challenge? Of COURSE you are! hee hee hee. This weeks challenge was provided by Judy Rozema.
The first thing that came to me when I saw this sketch was a big flower for the circle layer. Then I decided Take Time To Smell The Flowers with Muzzy was the perfect stamp to go with. Funny thing... I used this same stamp for another sketch challenge. (See it here).
I hope you have time this week to create something fun using this sketch & your HM stamps.
Recipe:
Stamps - House-Mouse Designs Take Time To Smell The Flowers; Close to My Heart May Word Puzzle
Paper - Close to My Heart Promise of Spring Heart of Winter Prjoect Pack, Papertrey Ink White Cardstock
Ink - A Muse ArtStamps Black Dye; SU Perfect Plum Classic
Misc. - Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol OMS; Close to My Heart Button, SU 1/4" Circle Punch; EK Success 1 1/2" Circle Punch; Marvy Uchida Scalloped Circle and 6 Petal Flower Punches; Edge Distressor; Paper Piercing tools; Sanding Block; Dimensionals
Good morning all you House Mouse Lovers :) Are ya ready for another fun challenge? Of COURSE you are! hee hee hee. This weeks challenge was provided by Judy Rozema.
For the sketch - you can flip it, shrink it, rotate it etc. Just make sure to have at least 1 HM image on your creations. For all the challenge details & to see the great creations by the Design Team - click HERE.
The first thing that came to me when I saw this sketch was a big flower for the circle layer. Then I decided Take Time To Smell The Flowers with Muzzy was the perfect stamp to go with. Funny thing... I used this same stamp for another sketch challenge. (See it here).
I think this might be one of the biggest cards I've ever created -- 5 1/2" x 7" Heck...I think I might frame it & hang it up on my wall! The coloring was done with Prismacolor Pencils & Gamsol. All that beautiful paper and matching ribbon is from a Close to My Heart Project Pack that I have been hoarding. Yes...I hoard just like the rest of you :) Don't wanna use the good stuff for just anything....right?! Gotta save it for something "special" ha ha ha ha
Click the pic to see Fuzzy Muzzy up close :)
I hope you have time this week to create something fun using this sketch & your HM stamps.
Recipe:
Stamps - House-Mouse Designs Take Time To Smell The Flowers; Close to My Heart May Word Puzzle
Paper - Close to My Heart Promise of Spring Heart of Winter Prjoect Pack, Papertrey Ink White Cardstock
Ink - A Muse ArtStamps Black Dye; SU Perfect Plum Classic
Misc. - Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol OMS; Close to My Heart Button, SU 1/4" Circle Punch; EK Success 1 1/2" Circle Punch; Marvy Uchida Scalloped Circle and 6 Petal Flower Punches; Edge Distressor; Paper Piercing tools; Sanding Block; Dimensionals
House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge Blog HERE
House-Mouse Designs Official Website HERE.
Tips on how you can easily color the House-Mouse Stamp Images HERE
Saturday, May 16, 2009
For my sweet friend
Debbie Corbari is "UDDERLY AMAZING!!"
I piled on the scoops of ice cream. Chocolate, Strawberry & Vanilla...YUMMY! And LOTS of Sparkles to make it extra sweet. Now we just need a few cups of coffee to wash it down...right Deb :)
Hope you like what I did with your stamps GF!!
Recipe:
My friend Debbie - Debbie's Doodles & Designs was picked to be Featured Stamper 118 over on Splitcoaststampers. FS118: Dazzle & Delight... YIPPEE for Debbie!! Nothing like waiting till the last day to get my card done...but I wanted to make my card with stamps designed by Debbie herself -- and I got them just in time! Whew!!
The card I CASE'd from Debbie is HERE. I picked it because it says -- "you're udderly amazing!!" Perfect to describe this weeks featured stamper :) The things I changed are stamps, patterned paper and ribbon color.
The card I CASE'd from Debbie is HERE. I picked it because it says -- "you're udderly amazing!!" Perfect to describe this weeks featured stamper :) The things I changed are stamps, patterned paper and ribbon color.
I piled on the scoops of ice cream. Chocolate, Strawberry & Vanilla...YUMMY! And LOTS of Sparkles to make it extra sweet. Now we just need a few cups of coffee to wash it down...right Deb :)
Hope you like what I did with your stamps GF!!
Paper - Stampin'UP! cardstock and designer paper (retired)
Ink - Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa; Stampin'UP! Chocolate Chip Classic
Misc - Copic Markers BG10 Cool Shadow, E00 Skin White, E25 Caribe Cocoa, E53 Raw Silk, YR21, Cream, RV13 Tender Pink, RV14 Begonia Pink, 0 Colorless Blender; Great Impressions Jazzy Sparkles Crystal Glitter; Ribbon From Stash
Friday, May 15, 2009
Howdy!
Don't miss out on these stamp sets!
Don't forget about the last contest posted on the A Muse News Blog HERE. hurry hurry hurry!
Recipe:
Stamps - A Muse Artstamps 2009 Anniversary Set; The Saltbox Studio Farm Friends
Paper - A Muse Artstamps Kitchen Black & Yellow Cardstock; 4-bar Swiss Red Solid Notes; White Cardstock
Ink - A Muse Artstamps Black ink; Tsukineko Versafine Satin Red
Misc. - A Muse Artstamps Papaya & Swiss Red Grosgrain ribbon; Copic Marker Y000 Pale Lemon, C1 Cool Gray No.1, R29 Lipstick Red, 0 Colorless Blender; Marvy Uchida Scalloped Oval Punch; EK Success Oval Punch; Sanding Block; Dimensionals
Today is the last day of the A Muse 8th Anniversary Party. HURRY if you want one of the Limted Edition Classic Labels 2009 Anniversary Sets. AND...if there are any of The Saltbox Studio stamp sets you've been "needing"...better get 'em while they last! I just got the Farm Friends set. Talk about CUTE!! And look how I used 2 of the Classic Label stamps together with it. I'm soooooo glad I got these set! I mean...look how totally cute this card turned out. I just can't stop lookin' at it! LOL Git-er-done!
It's really hard to tell in the pics...but I shaded around the chicken (is that a chicken? ha!) and a few spots here & there on the eggs with really light yellow. I sanded off the edges of the layers - cause you KNOW how wonderful that always looks :) OH YEAH!
Don't forget about the last contest posted on the A Muse News Blog HERE. hurry hurry hurry!
Recipe:
Stamps - A Muse Artstamps 2009 Anniversary Set; The Saltbox Studio Farm Friends
Paper - A Muse Artstamps Kitchen Black & Yellow Cardstock; 4-bar Swiss Red Solid Notes; White Cardstock
Ink - A Muse Artstamps Black ink; Tsukineko Versafine Satin Red
Misc. - A Muse Artstamps Papaya & Swiss Red Grosgrain ribbon; Copic Marker Y000 Pale Lemon, C1 Cool Gray No.1, R29 Lipstick Red, 0 Colorless Blender; Marvy Uchida Scalloped Oval Punch; EK Success Oval Punch; Sanding Block; Dimensionals
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
As My Mother Used to Say...
...A lady doesn't keep people waiting.
Have you ever heard of the little book called "Momilies & More Momilies. As My Mother Used to Say..." written by Michele Slung? My mom gave it to me a while back. It's a marvelously accurate collection of the things all mother say. On page 113 I found "A lady doesn't keep people waiting" -- and I just had to laugh...as I get ready to post my House Mouse project...a day late!
The House Mouse Challenge this week is to make something related to moving. I made a fun bookmark that my friend Lori Ames posted on her blog. What does a bookmarker have to do with moving?? You tell me! LOL!
I used a sentiment that has the word "MOVE" in it! SEE...it DOES have something to do with moving! I told ya you would NEVER guess!
These corner bookmarks are so easy to make - and they work great!
I only stamped a little corner of this very large stamp. Isn't that stamp SO COOL! It's actually my moms -- but I'm borrowing it for a few years ;)
I found a couple more Momilies in the book that totally make me think of on-line computer talk -like when we type YKWIM?
Here are 3 more that are on the same page:
Here's the definition for "mom-i-ly" in the book: 1. a sermon made by a mother 2. an admonitory or moralizing discourse from mother to child.
I don't know if this one is in the book...but my "momily" for today is:
House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge Blog HERE.
Have you ever heard of the little book called "Momilies & More Momilies. As My Mother Used to Say..." written by Michele Slung? My mom gave it to me a while back. It's a marvelously accurate collection of the things all mother say. On page 113 I found "A lady doesn't keep people waiting" -- and I just had to laugh...as I get ready to post my House Mouse project...a day late!
The House Mouse Challenge this week is to make something related to moving. I made a fun bookmark that my friend Lori Ames posted on her blog. What does a bookmarker have to do with moving?? You tell me! LOL!
I used a sentiment that has the word "MOVE" in it! SEE...it DOES have something to do with moving! I told ya you would NEVER guess!
These corner bookmarks are so easy to make - and they work great!
I only stamped a little corner of this very large stamp. Isn't that stamp SO COOL! It's actually my moms -- but I'm borrowing it for a few years ;)
I found a couple more Momilies in the book that totally make me think of on-line computer talk -like when we type YKWIM?
X Y Z - Examine Your Zipper.
K Y L C - Keep Your Legs Crossed. (I thought I would DIE when I read that one! LOL!!!)
K Y L C - Keep Your Legs Crossed. (I thought I would DIE when I read that one! LOL!!!)
Here are 3 more that are on the same page:
Show me the backs of your hands.
Do your nails really taste that good?
And this time make sure you use soap!
Do your nails really taste that good?
And this time make sure you use soap!
Here's the definition for "mom-i-ly" in the book: 1. a sermon made by a mother 2. an admonitory or moralizing discourse from mother to child.
I don't know if this one is in the book...but my "momily" for today is:
Better late than never!
Recipe:
Recipe:
House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge Blog HERE.
House-Mouse Designs Official Website HERE.
Tips on how you can easily color the House-Mouse Stamp Images HERE.
Monday, May 11, 2009
It's gonna be Tuesday for me!
Sorry House Mouse Lovers 
I got a little busy over the last couple days -- so I don't have my Monday challenge ready to post yet. I'll have it up tomorrow....PROMISE! Till then...here's the info. for this weeks challenge:
Create something with moving as the theme. Moving to a new house, moving to a new job, someone moved in next door to you, a gift for someone moving or who has moved, etc. etc. etc. Feel free to interpret 'moving' as you see fit - just make sure to include at least 1 HM image on your project. Click HERE to see examples by the design team.
I can't wait to show you my project!! You will NEVER guess how I interpreted 'moving' hee hee hee. So make sure and stop back tomorrow to see.....
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Mother's Day 2009
Happy Mother's Day to all you Mom's out there!
Here's a little something that I hope inspires you. Using the new Classic Labels set from A Muse -- along with a few other stamps -- check out what I came up with! I LOVE how this turned out! I mean come on...look how that classic rectangle frame stamp got all dressed up for the occasion! yeaya! And we gotta have flowers & bling for Mom...right :)
Did ya noticed I have a thing for green lately? LOL I can't help it...I love green...especially this Sage Green from A Muse! The flowers are stamped with white pigment ink and covered with Simple Stick - then added on the glitter. That stuff works amazing! A little sanding on the edges of the sentiment layer and around the cardbase to soften it up a bit...cause moms are soft...right ;)
Visit the A Muse Blog to see more wonderful creations using the new Classic Labels 2009 Anniversary Set.
Recipe:
Stamps - A Muse Artstamps 2009 Anniversary Set; Flourish frame; Vine border; Mini flower; Happy Mother's Day MA
Paper - A Muse Artstamps 4-bar Sage Green Solid Note; 4-bar Blush Solid Note; White Cardstock
Ink - Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa, Clearsnap Colorbox Chalk Lime Pastel, Pigment Moss Green and Pigment Frost White
Misc. - A Muse Artstamps Sheer Ribbon, Twinkle Stickers, Simple Stick, Art Institute Glitter Ultrafine Transparent Angel Dust Glitter; Dimensionals; Sanding Block
Here's a little something that I hope inspires you. Using the new Classic Labels set from A Muse -- along with a few other stamps -- check out what I came up with! I LOVE how this turned out! I mean come on...look how that classic rectangle frame stamp got all dressed up for the occasion! yeaya! And we gotta have flowers & bling for Mom...right :)
Did ya noticed I have a thing for green lately? LOL I can't help it...I love green...especially this Sage Green from A Muse! The flowers are stamped with white pigment ink and covered with Simple Stick - then added on the glitter. That stuff works amazing! A little sanding on the edges of the sentiment layer and around the cardbase to soften it up a bit...cause moms are soft...right ;)
Visit the A Muse Blog to see more wonderful creations using the new Classic Labels 2009 Anniversary Set.
Recipe:
Stamps - A Muse Artstamps 2009 Anniversary Set; Flourish frame; Vine border; Mini flower; Happy Mother's Day MA
Paper - A Muse Artstamps 4-bar Sage Green Solid Note; 4-bar Blush Solid Note; White Cardstock
Ink - Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa, Clearsnap Colorbox Chalk Lime Pastel, Pigment Moss Green and Pigment Frost White
Misc. - A Muse Artstamps Sheer Ribbon, Twinkle Stickers, Simple Stick, Art Institute Glitter Ultrafine Transparent Angel Dust Glitter; Dimensionals; Sanding Block
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Little Yellow Giraffe
A Muse Classic Labels
Yes...I'm still playin' around with my new Classic Labels stamp set from A Muse. On this card I used the large oval stamp. After I punched it out, I sanded the edges. Think of all the fun things you could do with this!
I added a ruffled scalloped border around the oval. Isn't it WAY COOL!! This idea came from Jan. I found it a while back when I was pokin' around on Splitcoaststampers. Looks so cute on this baby card!! It's really simple to make -- otherwise I wouldn't have done it ;)
The Little Giraffe is colored with Copic Y21 Buttercup Yellow - then colored over with a Clear Spica Glitter Pen.
Wanna see more ideas using the Classic Labels stamp set? Visit the A Muse Blog. The Anniversary Fun is still going on till the 15th --- Party Party Party!
Paper - A Muse Artstamps Juliette Sage Green Cardstock; 4-bar Sage Green Solid Note; White Cardstock
Ink - A Muse Artstamps Black ink, Clearsnap Vivid! Olive
Misc. - A Muse Artstamps Papaya Grosgrain ribbon; Copic Marker Y21 Buttercup Yellow & Clear Spica Glitter Pen; Marvy Uchida Pink Oval Punch; Fiskars Threading Water Border Punch; Dimensionals; Sanding Block
Ink - A Muse Artstamps Black ink, Clearsnap Vivid! Olive
Misc. - A Muse Artstamps Papaya Grosgrain ribbon; Copic Marker Y21 Buttercup Yellow & Clear Spica Glitter Pen; Marvy Uchida Pink Oval Punch; Fiskars Threading Water Border Punch; Dimensionals; Sanding Block
Friday, May 8, 2009
No matter which way you slice it...
...this new set is COOL!
Recipe:
I'm talkin' about the new Limited Edition 2009 Anniversary Set from A Muse . Check out this card I made with the large circle stamp...
The other day I stopped at Sonic for a happy hour. Ya ever been there? Well...I usually get the Lemon Berry Slush -- and Michaela gets the Blue Coconut. This time Michaela decided to try the Limeade Slush. WOW...it was yummy! Cool and refreshing. So I was thinking about it today...actually I was wanting one...LOL...that's how I ended up with the idea for this card.
All I did was stamp the Gerber Daisy and then stamped the Large Circle around it - colored with Copics - punched out - cut in half - then made it all sparkly and yummy with glitter. TOTALLY easy - especially with the Lime Band Note and a scrap piece of Kitchen Black. How's that for a "Happy day" Git-er-done!
All I did was stamp the Gerber Daisy and then stamped the Large Circle around it - colored with Copics - punched out - cut in half - then made it all sparkly and yummy with glitter. TOTALLY easy - especially with the Lime Band Note and a scrap piece of Kitchen Black. How's that for a "Happy day" Git-er-done!
Recipe:
Misc. - A Muse Artstamps Lime Sheer Ribbon; Copic Markers Y000 Pale Lemon, YG03 Yellow Green, 110 Special Black; Marvy Uchida Circle Punch; Great Impressions Jazzy Sparkles Crystal Glitter; Glue Pen; Dimensionals
Thursday, May 7, 2009
have a MAGICAL day
Think Simple. Think A Muse. Think Disney.
When I got home from vacation, the A Muse 2009 Anniversary Set was waiting for me. First thing I thought of when I saw these label stamps was Mickey Mouse. I know...I know...I'm goofy! ha ha ha
Get it?! Goofy?! ha ha ha...ummm...never mind! Anyways.... here's what I HAD to make with this new set.
I stamped the large circle and small circle on white cardstock - punched out the centers then layered it on top of black textured cardstock. Crystal glitter all around the outer edges of the circles. I LOVE how this turned out!! "have a Magical day" was the perfect sentiment. Takes me right back to my vacation :) The Tiny Star is stamped with Sunflower Yellow Brilliance ink - so they have some shimmer. Do ya think maybe I went a little overboard with the star Twinkle Stickers? git-er-done!
Here's a rare picture...all 3 of us are in it! LOL. Disney Epcot.
Don't forget to join us for the big 8th Anniversary celebration over on the A Muse blog. Lots of Anniversary FUN going on till May 15th -- contests, inspiration and some surprises planned. Details on how to get the limited edition labels set for FREE HERE.
Recipe:
Stamps - A Muse Artstamps 2009 Anniversary Set; Tiny Star; Magical Day
Paper - A Muse Artstamps White Cardstock; Buttercup Yellow Solid Notecards, Kitchen Red Cardstock, Bazzill Raven Cardstock
Ink - A Muse Artstamps Black ink, Tsukineko Brilliance Sunflower Yellow
Misc - A Muse Artstamps Mini Star & Clear Twinkle Stickers; EK Success Circle Punches; Ultrafine Crystal Glitter, Sakura Quickie Glue Pen; Dimensionals
When I got home from vacation, the A Muse 2009 Anniversary Set was waiting for me. First thing I thought of when I saw these label stamps was Mickey Mouse. I know...I know...I'm goofy! ha ha ha
Get it?! Goofy?! ha ha ha...ummm...never mind! Anyways.... here's what I HAD to make with this new set.
I stamped the large circle and small circle on white cardstock - punched out the centers then layered it on top of black textured cardstock. Crystal glitter all around the outer edges of the circles. I LOVE how this turned out!! "have a Magical day" was the perfect sentiment. Takes me right back to my vacation :) The Tiny Star is stamped with Sunflower Yellow Brilliance ink - so they have some shimmer. Do ya think maybe I went a little overboard with the star Twinkle Stickers? git-er-done!
Here's a couple pics from my vacation. Every moment was MAGICAL!
Dream Along with Mickey stage show. Magic Kingdom.
Here's a rare picture...all 3 of us are in it! LOL. Disney Epcot.
Don't forget to join us for the big 8th Anniversary celebration over on the A Muse blog. Lots of Anniversary FUN going on till May 15th -- contests, inspiration and some surprises planned. Details on how to get the limited edition labels set for FREE HERE.
Recipe:
Stamps - A Muse Artstamps 2009 Anniversary Set; Tiny Star; Magical Day
Paper - A Muse Artstamps White Cardstock; Buttercup Yellow Solid Notecards, Kitchen Red Cardstock, Bazzill Raven Cardstock
Ink - A Muse Artstamps Black ink, Tsukineko Brilliance Sunflower Yellow
Misc - A Muse Artstamps Mini Star & Clear Twinkle Stickers; EK Success Circle Punches; Ultrafine Crystal Glitter, Sakura Quickie Glue Pen; Dimensionals
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
It's great to be 8!
Happy 8th Anniversary to A Muse!!
Blog Contests & a Limited Edition Stamp Set!!
Come celebrate with us! Check out the details HERE.
Have ya been to our Lounge and Design Studio? If not...I invite you to check it out. We have lots of fun stuff going on -- and tons of inspiration. You can find the links to get there HERE.
Blog Contests & a Limited Edition Stamp Set!!
Come celebrate with us! Check out the details HERE.
Have ya been to our Lounge and Design Studio? If not...I invite you to check it out. We have lots of fun stuff going on -- and tons of inspiration. You can find the links to get there HERE.
Monday, May 4, 2009
House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge
I'm back!
We had a great time on vacation last week. LOTS of fun at the Disney Parks. I'll find a couple pics and share more on that later. For now...it's House Mouse time!! Nothin' like getting right back to stamping :)
House Mouse & Friends Challenge #36 - Gate Fold Card
This weeks challenge is Janneke's idea. Create a card with a Gate Fold. Any size is fine...just make sure to use at least 1 House Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffies image on your creation. To see examples by the design deam - click HERE.
This House Mouse stamp is called Twinkle Toes and features Amanda. When I stamp with this image...I always think of pink and glitter :) Hummm...wonder why? LOL! Amanda is so sweet and well behaved...just like me! hee hee hee Best of all...she is full of creative energy & ideas.
My card is a standard gate fold. Totally easy to create with the Scor-Pal. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" piece of cardstock -- put on the Scor-Pal with longer side across top. Score at 2 1/8" and 6 3/8". The Scor-Pal has these measurements marked with a small dot - so it's super simple to find.
Who is your favorite Mouse? Which of the Mice are you more like? If you're not sure - meet the mice HERE -- then decide :)
Recipe:
Stamps - House-Mouse Designs Twinkle Toes
Paper - A Muse Artstamps White Cardstock; Bazzill Raven & Pink Bling cardstock; Sandylion Sticker Designs Barbie Ballet Costume paper
Ink - A Muse Artstamps Black Dye Ink; Clearsnap Colorbox Chalk Pink Pastel
Misc. - Scor-Pal; Prismacolor Pencils; Gamsol OMS & Blending Stumps; A Muse Artstamps Twinkle Stickers and Pink Sheer Ribbon; Making Memories Metal Words; Sakura Quickie Glue Pen; Art Institute Glitter Ultrafine Transparent Baby's Breath Glitter; Marvy Uchida Paper Trimming Buddy Scallop Blade; Sponge Dauber; Dimensionals
House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge Blog HERE.
House-Mouse Designs Official Website HERE.
Tips on how you can easily color the House-Mouse Stamp Images HERE.
We had a great time on vacation last week. LOTS of fun at the Disney Parks. I'll find a couple pics and share more on that later. For now...it's House Mouse time!! Nothin' like getting right back to stamping :)
House Mouse & Friends Challenge #36 - Gate Fold Card
This weeks challenge is Janneke's idea. Create a card with a Gate Fold. Any size is fine...just make sure to use at least 1 House Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffies image on your creation. To see examples by the design deam - click HERE.
This House Mouse stamp is called Twinkle Toes and features Amanda. When I stamp with this image...I always think of pink and glitter :) Hummm...wonder why? LOL! Amanda is so sweet and well behaved...just like me! hee hee hee Best of all...she is full of creative energy & ideas.
My card is a standard gate fold. Totally easy to create with the Scor-Pal. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" piece of cardstock -- put on the Scor-Pal with longer side across top. Score at 2 1/8" and 6 3/8". The Scor-Pal has these measurements marked with a small dot - so it's super simple to find.
Who is your favorite Mouse? Which of the Mice are you more like? If you're not sure - meet the mice HERE -- then decide :)
Recipe:
Stamps - House-Mouse Designs Twinkle Toes
Paper - A Muse Artstamps White Cardstock; Bazzill Raven & Pink Bling cardstock; Sandylion Sticker Designs Barbie Ballet Costume paper
Ink - A Muse Artstamps Black Dye Ink; Clearsnap Colorbox Chalk Pink Pastel
Misc. - Scor-Pal; Prismacolor Pencils; Gamsol OMS & Blending Stumps; A Muse Artstamps Twinkle Stickers and Pink Sheer Ribbon; Making Memories Metal Words; Sakura Quickie Glue Pen; Art Institute Glitter Ultrafine Transparent Baby's Breath Glitter; Marvy Uchida Paper Trimming Buddy Scallop Blade; Sponge Dauber; Dimensionals
House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge Blog HERE.
House-Mouse Designs Official Website HERE.
Tips on how you can easily color the House-Mouse Stamp Images HERE.
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