Happy Thanksgiving [treats]

Happy {and safe!} Thanksgiving to my US readers! Sometimes you just need a last minute treat to either set at the table (think name tags instead of this sentiment) or as a little hostess gift.  These little packs of chocolate whip up in no time at all! Here's what you need: Hey Foxy stamp set …

a•muse|studio You’re My Fave

I love this new script called You're My Fave in the new A Muse Studio catalog.  It has 6 great big and bold sentiments that are perfect for cardmaking and scrapbooking.  Angi, my talented upline, made a similar flower (she has made a whole batch of different kinds but I am partial to orange poppies!) …

Peerless Watercolor “palette”

I love watercolors and have many mediums already on hand...but when A Muse Studio introduced Peerless Watercolor Sheets in their new catalog, it was something I just had to try!  There are several YouTube videos out there and I have not yet tried to watercolor with them...I first wanted to make this little traveling "palette" …

Easter Parade!

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a•muse|studio Heart Die

Sequins are everywhere these days!  And, I jumped on the bandwagon with this card...I love how it turned out!  Below I'll share how I made it but it all started out with the A Muse Studio Heart Trio die set*.  I also used this Blush cardstock, red sequins, Crystal Clear Glaze, Seattle ink and a …

Handmade Aromatherapy Jewelry

It's fun combining hobbies and this handmade Terra Cotta Aromatherapy necklace combined my love of rubber stamping, clay and essential oils.  You can make any type of jewelry you desire: earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants, beads,  etc. Once the clay is sculpted and dried, you can add the essential oil or blend of your choice to …

Sticky Note Holder and Tutorial

supplies: First in my Book rubber stamp set, glitter, Navy/kraft/Sugar cardstock, Cobalt and Buttercup ink, Versafine Onyx ink, glitter, Sakura Quickie Glue Pen -              A Muse Studio The challenge over at Eclectic Ellapu this week is to make something for a teacher.  A Muse Studio has a super cute …

T-shirts and Ribbon {sale}

Ribbon is not just for cards! Check out these fun ideas from A Muse Studio Perfect for the Fourth of July or how about all summer long? Here's are easy ways to decorate a T shirt! T-Shirt Instructions Stars and Stripes: a|s supplies: bermuda satin ribbon star trio die set other supplies: tee shirt heat …

Have a Beautiful Birthday

 card supplies: Papillon, Beautiful Botanicals, Extraordinary Background, Essential Sentiments, Forget Me Not paper flowers, Black embossing powder, Buttercup cardstock, Sky dot gems, assorted inks - A Muse Studio (ribbon - other) This card was created when I started CASEing my upline, Angela Kelley's beautiful card.  She is so talented and inspiring!  I added the yellow panel …

Baby Wipe Tutorial

As promised, here is a very simple tutorial for yesterday's card featuring Papillon, Handscripted and All For Love - 3 of the Spotlight Specials that are on sale from A Muse Studio this month... pst!  Turn down your speakers...and you can hit pause if you need to stop along the way. http://youtu.be/4ms1MgezyLQ Thanks for visiting! …