February Studio Stampers Blog Hop

Welcome to our February blog hop!  If you are joining us in the hop, you should have come from Kathy's blog at www.kathatstamps.blogspot.com.  If not, why not start at the beginning with Karen at www.papernstamps.blogspot.com.  


I've got a couple more Valentines to share with you today...all products used are A Muse Studio (and actually, that's rare for me - I usually throw in a little this or that with my designs!).  

The first card I used a sponge dauber with the 3 blues and a hand cut template to create my waves.  Then stamped the fish in green and drew in my tiny heart.  The "pucker up" sentiment was tied on with baker's twine to continue with the fishing theme - and popped out with some foam dots.  I thought inside it would be fun to attach the "happy valentine's day" sentiment to the "pucker up" with the twine - so there's a tiny hole at the top through which the twine is pulled.  I was super happy with the effect!

For my second card, I used my copics to color the owls and the branch.  The dies used were the smallest heart from A Muse and the Nestabilities scallop circle.  Topped off with bubblegum satin ribbon and a little dimension with pop dots, the end result was pretty cute!  And this is one I just sold in my Etsy shop today - woot woot!

See below for the full hop list - and thanks for looking!

Karen Crisp www.papernstamps.blogspot.com
Kathy Hatzke http://www.kathatstamps.blogspot.com/
Kristen Watson http://branchandsky.blogspot.com/ <------you are here
Lianna Vigil http://llamatales.blogspot.com/
Angella Schellenberg http://gypsypaperie.blogspot.com/
Lisa Wakabayashi http://dragonfliesandcats.blogspot.com/

The New 2012 A Muse Studio Catalog Is Here!

And there are SO many new goodies, my wish list just got a lot longer!  Check it out here: 2012 A Muse Studio Catalog  Many of the new products are Venetian and vintage inspired!  I'm LOVING the new colors available, and the new dies they're offering!  I love what they've kept, but more I love what they added!  

I think my favorite new stamp sets are "sunny side of life" p. 35, "little peanuts" p. 69, "mod backgrounds" p. 116, and "chevrons" p. 119.  The Venetian Patterned Cardstock (p. 126)  is AWESOME - I must have some! - and the new chevron ribbon (p. 141) is fantastic!

Let me know what you think...and when you want to place an order.  (:

Retiring Products, Too?

Yep.  Read it and weep.  I know I did...especially over the twine...and the cranberry products...and the...well, you get the picture.  Listed below are the page numbers and the items.

87 a|s cardstock - cranberry

87 a|s pigment ink pad - cranberry

87 a|s pigment ink refi ll - cranberry

88 a|s cardstock - polka dot (all colors)

91 a|s cardstock - mirror silver (5)

92 buttons - cranberry

93 a|s twinkle stickers - clear (shapes)

95 tiny fl owers (all colors)

95 twine - cherry (12 yds)

95 twine - fern (12 yds)

95 twine - french roast (12 yds)

95 twine - navy (12 yds)

95 twine - onyx (12 yds)

95 twine - shell (12 yds)

95 twine - toff ee (12 yds)

95 twine - vanilla (12 yds)

96 copic refi lls (all colors)

97 water brush medium (12mm)

101 nestabilities - labels 2

101 nestabilities - labels 4

103 encore metallic ink pad - champagne

103 encore metallic ink pad - silver

104 glue dots - pop up

104 super-stick double-sided tape (all widths)

105 edge distresser

105 paper trimmer - 8.5”

106 embossing pad kit

106 hammer (6”)

106 ribbon slot punch tool set

107 precision fi le set

108 cello bags - extra large (9” x 12”) 50 pk

109 card frame horizontal - galvanized

109 card frame vertical - galvanized

109 enamel noteboard 12” w/stand - galvanized

Studio Stampers January Blog Hop

Welcome to the Studio Stampers January blog hop!  My first hop of 2012!  If you are following this hop, you should have arrived from Karen's blog, My Paper Paradise....  Thanks for starting us off so well, Karen!


Check out the 3 cards I made using exclusively A Muse Studio products.  Valentines Day is just around the corner, so I wanted to get a jump start on some love-y dove-y designs...what do you think???


For my first card, I used the bird and cage from the Chirrup stamp set on p.47 in the 2011 Catalog.  The "love you" sentiment is from Essential Sentiments on p.76.  I stamped a faint background in blush using the Script Background stamp from the Holiday catalog.  Cherry Baker's Twine and Heart Trio dies (small one used) also from the Holiday Catalog.  In addition, the scalloped edge you see is an A Muse exclusive die found on p.99 of the 2011 regular catalog.  Papers used: shell, bubblegum gingham, latte, and sugar.  Ink used: french roast.  Popped the heart and the panel out using 3D foam adhesive.

Card 2 
Stamps: Hearts a Plenty, Hand Scripted 
Paper: latte, blush
Ink: bubblegum, french roast
Embellishments: sm. scallop die, bubblegum satin ribbon, french roast baker's twine

Card 3
Stamps: Vintage labels, Hand Scripted
Paper: sugar, polka dot cherry, slate, cherry
Ink: Memento Tuxedo black
Embellishments: heart trio die (large), onyx baker's twine

My lighting options this morning were not ideal - but hoping you can still appreciate the details of my cards.  Thanks for stopping by!  Here's a full list of the blog hop participants...have fun hopping.  (:

Karen Crisp - My Paper Paradise 

Kristen Watson - branch and sky <-------- You are here

Angela Schellenberg - Gypsy Paperie 

Lianna Vigil - Llama Tales 

Kari Bell - kari kards 

January Spotlight...Can You Say "Valentine?"

Super cute items on sale this month - get ready for Valentine's Day and send chic Valentines to friends & family this year!  Or, make Valentines for your child's class instead of buying the usual at your local super-store...after all, Valentine's Day IS all about the love, right?  (:


Go here for a complete list of items on sale, and loads of fun ideas from Amuse Studio!  Or check here for a look directly at the stamp sets on sale.

Retiring A Muse Studio Sets?!?

What???  Retiring already???  It can't BE!  (OK, OK, just check out the list, and make your own list of must-haves before they're gone, girls!)

A Muse Holiday Sale!

OK, I know it's been forever since I posted, but between my job, and church, and my family...my business and my stamping have definitely taken a back seat!  I wanted to let you know, however, that A Muse has some fantastic items on sale this month.  Check them out here:  TOP TEN a muse|studio Holiday Must-Haves!   It's a great time to stock up on baker's twine or kraft cardstock, or to try out the washi tape.  Just contact me if you need any supplies!


Oh, and while I'm at it, I thought I'd post a few pics of the cards we did at my last card making night...super fun!