A MUSE|STUDIO WEEKLY CHALLENGE FOR JANUARY 22,2012

Last weeks challenge was to stamp on anything but paper, so I chose some children's wood dominos that I got at the Dollar Store! The back surface was smooth, and provided a fabulous stamping surface!

I sooo love this new cute little set that will be coming out in the new catalog, February 1st.....called Greetings Earthling. I have had a lot of fun with the "Beam Me Up" stamp!

I stamped the spaceship, stars and "Beam Me Up" saying with StazOn Jet Black. On the stars I used blue star twinkle stickers n the center of each star. For the starship I colored it in with Copic markers. I made a hole in the domino with my Cropodile, went through it easy peasy!! If you don't have you, you totally need one for putting holes in all kinds of things! I then threaded some bermuda stitch ribbon through the hole for a cute outer space tag. This tag would be adorable on a scrapbook page......or as a keychain!

If you like this adorable set, you can order it starting February 1st. That is the day the new catalog goes on line. You are so going to love all the new exciting stamp sets, dies and yummy new colors and papers in this new catalog...stay tuned here for more sneak peeks......

Meanwhile, don't forget the retiring lists. If there is something you have been contemplating, check the retiring lists to make sure that your favorite is not retiring, because once it's gone, it's gone! 

BEAM ME UP.......but not before you check out this new stamp set.......

There is intelligent life down here though, and it loves to stamp!!!!

Isn't this set just way too cute? I love the possibilities for this cute new set, Greetings Earthlings!! I made this cute little card with the stars, spaceship and Beam Me Up stamps, using lots and lots of glitter on the stars. Don't you love the new cardstock colors? This card uses Pistachio and Grape. The new catalog comes out February 1st, so start making your wish list out so you will be ready to order!!

I stamped the space ship on sugar card stock with Versafine Onyx Black and then colored it in with Tombow markers 173 (lime) and 451 (bermuda) I cut it out with a Marvy punch (blue)  scalloped oval. Using the Quickie Glue Pen, I outlined the oval and dipped it in diamond glitter. I cut a large oval shape from the grape card stock and mounted the space ship on the grape with 3D foam tape. I positioned it on my card, adhering with Tombow adhesive. Next I stamped the stars across the top of the card using Encore Metallic Silver ink, then used the Quickie Glue Pen to glitter up the stars. For the finishing touch I stamped the Beam Me Up saying in Versafine Onyx Black ink.  Quick and easy, and super cute!!

If you would like to place an order you can email me or place an order directly on my website.

Thanks for looking!

NEW CATALOG SNEAKY PEEK #1!!!

I am sooooo excited about the new releases of the a muse|studio 2012 catalog, and have some sneak peeks of new stamps and papers to share with you! 

The first one I have to share is from a new stamp set called Hey Cupcake, showcasing new colors grapefruit, pistachio, and bellini card stock, and a new a new patterned card stock called Venetian, showcasing off the new color Titian. I used titian ribbon and ink and grapefruit ink. Blinged out with some diamond glitter, it is a great birthday card or just a sweet card to send off to one of your favorite people! You will be able to order all these new yummy products on February 1st! Keep an eye out on my blog for more sneaky peeks this week!

Don't forget it's the last few weeks of the 2011 Catalog and Holiday Catalog, so if you see something you have to have, drop me a note and I can order it for you, or you can order it directly from my website here. 

And now onto the sneaky peek!! So what do you think?? 

HAPPY 2012!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Welcome to a new year of stamping adventures, with lots of exciting and fabulous A Muse|Studio goodness to come!

I will be continuing with the Consultant Blog Challenges, and this weeks challenge is to use Embossing Powder. I love the white embossing powder and have really put it to work with Christmas cards....but now that Christmas is over it's time to write the Thank You notes....so I came up with a a very simple thank you using 2 different stamp sets....I love the clean simplicity of the design, and couldn't resist making more than one in a different color......I loved the tree from the Loving Memories stamp set, and paired it up with the Thank You from the Hand Scripted set. I punched a circle with the darker color and then stamped and embossed the tree with white embossing powder. I then stamped the Thank You on the lighter card base, and again, embossed with the white embossing powder. I tied the satin ribbon around the end with a knot, and attached the circle using a 3D foam square. Clean and simple!

Don't forget to hop on over to the Consultant Challenge Blog and check out the challenges!

Stamp Sets:
Hand Scripted
Loving Memories

White Embossing Powder

Satin Ribbon:
Navy
French Roast

Cardstock:
French Roast
Shell
Navy
Winter Sky

Adhesive:
3D Foam Adhesive

You can find all these products in my online store at: http://amusestudio.com/tobey or you can email me and let me know what you would like. If you are on the North Shore of MA and would like to have a party or card class, I would be happy to set that up for you.

Happy Stamping!!!