Chelsea's Creative Corner

Opportunity Event!

2012-03-08T20:00:00.000-06:00

Do you live in the Rockford/Wisconsin/Chicagoland Area???

Are you interested in learning more about A*Muse??

Meet us at one of therse local event to learn more about the company, the support we offer to consultants, and what it takes to be successful. Join us for coffee and conversation! A*Muse Studio’s innovative products and trend setting style set us apart from other paper-crafting and social-selling companies. Set your own schedule and represent our irresistible DIY products to create party decor, favors, greeting cards and more! No experience needed, training and support provided!

A*Muse Studio consultants enjoy:

• unlimited earning potential
• flexible hours

• outstanding products

• rapid advancement

• prizes, promotion, fun!

• free training and support

• make lots of new friends

• work around your family’s schedule

• rapidly growing company

• work with energetic & positive people

• be your own boss

• buy the products at a discount

• and, of course, the great money you will make

We will be at the following locations to discuss this opportunity more:

Salvino’s (right off the lobby of the Clock Tower Hotel)

7801 E. State Street, Rockford

Saturday 3/10

7-9pm

This is in conjunction with the following show:

This show is at the Clock Tower on Saturday 3/10 and Sunday 3/11

Come by and see our booth!

One week following the show we will be traveling throughout the Chicagoland Area to

promote a*muse studios:

Saturday, March 17th

10am to 12pm

Panera - South Barrington

100 West Golf Rd.

Barrington IL 60010

Saturday, March 17th

3pm to 5pm

Panera - Gurnee

6557 Grand Ave

Gurnee, IL 60031

Sunday, March 18th

10am to 12pm

Clock Tower – Rockford

Eli Terry Room

7801 E. State Street

Rockford, IL 61108

Sunday, March 18th

3pm to 5pm

Panera - Naperville

2775 Showplace Drive

Naperville, IL 60564

I would love to see you at one of these events.

Can't attend but still want to learn more about a*muse ...

Call me at 815-218-2916 or email me at spredbirds@aol.com

Happy Birthday ... BOY!

2012-03-05T05:00:00.000-06:00

Over at the Amuse Challenge Blog we have been challenged to make a Birthday card for the Boys!

I really have been wanting to use the Under the Big Top Set for a while now. It made a great "boy" card.

I colored the ringmaster with my copics and then paper pieced all of the balloons. I used the Ocean Metallic cardstock for the balloons which gave them a lot of shine.

Speaking of Birthdays ... Dont' forget that a*muse is having a wondeful Birthday Celebration where you get all of the Gifts! Contact me for more details and/or to place your order!

ENJOY!

Under the Big Top

Shimmer Cardstock - Ocean

Cardstock - Sugar

Copics

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Hardest Card ....

2012-03-04T20:00:00.002-06:00

The hardest cards for me are Sympathy Cards ... maybe it's because it's not my favorite situation to be in...

This card was made for my friend and old co-worker Carmen.

I used Beautiful Botanicals with our wonderful satin ribbon, a sympathy sentiment, and some bling.

Carmen was married to Ryan. Ryan had the cubicle directly across from mine at Abbott.

Ryan passed away last week from cancer at the age of 35 with 3 kids (3,5, and 7).

Ryan was such a great and wonderfully, optimistic guy.

He always had such a wonderful smile on his face.

Here is a cute pic of him and Carmen.

Ryan was one of the biggest MSU fans that I have ever known.

Here's a pic of Sparty for you Ryan....

You will be missed! I will keep Carmen and your kids in my prayers!

Beautiful Botanicals 2	Cardstock - Onyx Gingham	Cardstock - Onyx	Cardstock - Sage	Satin Ribbon - Onyx
Grass Ink	Twinkle Stickers - Clear

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March Spotlight

2012-03-02T05:00:00.000-06:00

We are having a Birthday Celebration!!!

We are turing 1 this month and with it, the sets on special have a great birthday theme!

Visit my On-Line Store HERE!

ENJOY!

Thanks for being Green!

2012-03-01T05:00:00.001-06:00

This house is from a cute new stamp set called Go Green!

I like Go Green for many reasons:

Michigan State Colors are Green and White!
As a Packaging Engineer, I know the importance of Recycling!
Part of the proceeds of this set will benefit the Water 1st International organization. This group helps to provide clean water solutions to developing nations.

Thanks for being Green!

ENJOY!

It's a Birthday Bash!!!

2012-02-29T05:00:00.002-06:00

It's so exciting .... a*muse studios is turning 1!!!!

There are lots of fun things in store for all a*muse fans in March!!!

The above limited edition stamp set can be yours ... just host a $150 party (with 4+ guests) in the month of March and get this stamp set FREE!!!

Just need to place an order of a few items? Place an order $25 or more and you will receive a FREE pack of Petite Polka Dot A2 Notecards!

Contact me today to schedule your party event!!!

ENJOY!

Hello Gray ...

2012-02-27T05:00:00.003-06:00

Today over on the A*muse Studio Challenge Website, we are going monochromatic!

I choose the color gray.

I used pebble, slate, silver, and seattle.

I took the robot from the new Love Machines set and embossed him in silver ... I then stamped the grid from Mod Backgrounds over the embossed image.

I added the sentiment, the ribbon, and the button.

ENJOY!

Challenges Entered:

Lexi's Creations - Monochromatic

Cupcake Craft Challenges - Boys & Their Toys

Love Machines	Mod Backgrounds 2	Tweet Heart	Cardstock - Seattle	Cardstock - Pebble
Slate Ink	VersaMark Ink	Embossing Powder - Silver	Embossing Gun	Grosgrain Stitch Ribbon - Slate
Twine - Vanilla	Buttons - Clear

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Save the Date!!!

2012-02-26T10:00:00.001-06:00

For all of those in the Chicagoland, Southern Wisconsin, Rockford Area ...

Save the date!!!

Friday 3/9 - Make and Take Night (7-10pm)

Rotate through 8-10 tables and make 8-10 projects that you can take home with you.

You will also enjoy a dessert buffet ... all for a great cost of $30/per person.

This event will also provide you with a ticket to get into the event ALL weekend!

It's a fabulous deal!!!

Saturday 3/10 and Sunday 3/11

Come shop and browse items from more than 16 vendors (including A*MUSE STUDIOS)

$5 gets you in all weekend if purchased in advance.

$6 at the door.

In the A*Muse Studio booth we will be doing make and takes, demos, have product for cash and carry, and we will be able to answer any questions you may have about becoming an A*Muse Studio Consultant and what a GREAT opportunity this is!!!!

It is being held at:

The Clock Tower Resort

7801 East State Street

Rockford, Illinois

HERE is the link for more information.

Hope to see you there!

ENJOY!

Couple More Candy Boxes ...

2012-02-23T05:00:00.000-06:00

Here are a few more of the candy boxes.

I used the star and bunny dies on these ... I love that you can mix and match with so many of our sets!

ENJOY!

Candy Box Die

Bunny Dies

Star Dies

Shimmer Cardstock - Gold

Shimmer Cardstock - Papaya

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Baby Rhino Wishes ....

2012-02-22T05:00:00.001-06:00

This rhino is soooo sweet and so is this card!

I love the new set called Little Peanut for all of its wonderful baby sentiments and animal images.

I colored him with my copics and added clouds, a ribbon, and scallops.

ENJOY!

Challenges Entered:

iCopic- Animals

Scrapcreations - Critters

Crop Stop - It's a Baby

Little Peanut	Cardstock - Pebble	Cardstock - Sky Gingham	Cardstock - Sugar	Copics
Cloud Dies	Scallop Dies	Organdy Sheer Ribbon - Sugar	Pearl Stickers - Onyx

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Big Thanks ....

2012-02-21T05:00:00.002-06:00

Here's a Big Thanks going out to all of you for following me and for those wonderful customers that have already placed an order with me this month ... so far it's been my best month ever!

For this card I used Let's be Adventurer's ... I colored Big Ben with copics.

I added slate to the sky with a sponge. I added a cloud and french roast baker's twine.

ENJOY!

Challenges Entered:

Simon Says Stamp - London, Paris, New York

Let's Be Adventurer's	Cardstock - French Roast	Cardstock - Toffee	Cardstock - Sugar	Baker's Twine - French Roast/White
Copics	Cloud Dies

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Red, White, and Blue ....

2012-02-20T05:00:00.005-06:00

In honor of President's Day, I made this patriotic card.....

It's from a new set called Let Freedom Ring ... I inked it with both blue and red ink and then used my white pen to color in the stars on the kraft.

I added the sentiment and a heart.

Happy President's Day!

ENJOY!

Challenges Entered:

Craft Your Passion - Red, White, and Blue

The Ribbon Wheel - Weathered

Let Freedom Ring	Heart Dies	Cardstock - Cherry	Cardstock - Kraft	Signo White UniBall Pen
Cranberry Ink	Ocean Ink

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Get on Board!!!

2012-02-17T09:30:00.000-06:00

How would you like to be a wonderful part of this a*muse studio company that I keep talking about???

Well YOU CAN and it is a GREAT time to do it! ... with the starter kits you get either $50 or $75 in FREE stamps to get you started.

Here are the full details:

Regular Starter Kit		$175.00
Our Basic Starter Kit includes everything you need to start your own business! * four exclusive 2012 studio sampler stamp sets * set of five clear blocks * ten a\|s pigment ink pads {cherry, currant, fern, french roast, grass, ocean, orange, papaya, bubblegum and sky} * memento tuxedo black ink pad * one copic marker {cool shadow} * double scrubber * squeaky clean stamp cleaner * adhesive runner * glue pen * diamond glitter * cardstock assortment - enough to create 16 each of five ready-to-roll cards * swatch ring * twinkle stickers - clear * pearl stickers - vanilla * paper flowers - meadow mix * three spools grosgrain stitch ribbon {french roast, papaya, slate}* 10 catalogs plus essential business supplies * $50 in FREE stamps (offer expires 5/14/12)

Deluxe Starter Kit

$225.00

Upgrade to the Deluxe Starter Kit today for an even greater value!

The Deluxe starter kit includes all of the products in the Basic Starter Kit PLUS:

* 6 additional a|s pigment ink pads {shell, lichen, lemon whip, slate, blackberry, latte}

* essential sentiments stamp set

* harlequin background stamp set

* gingham paper assorted pack

* petite polka dot paper assorted pack

* 3 spools satin ribbons {cherry, bubblegum, orange}

* 5 additional catalogs and additional business supplies

* $75 in FREE stamps (offer expires 5/14/12)

I would love to have you on my team!!!

Please contact me for more information at spredbirds@aol.com

ENJOY!

Thanks!!!

2012-02-16T05:00:00.002-06:00

I have some great customers ... and what a better way to thank them then a personal Thank You note!

I used the new Vintage Labels Dies ... that allow you to mat the label!

I also used the new Chevron stamp set ... lovely!

And I love love love this color combo .. pebble and pistachio!

ENJOY!

Vintage Labels	Chevrons	Contemporary Greetings	Vintage Labels 1 Dies	Cardstock - Pistachio
Cardstock - Pebble	Cardstock - Sugar	Fern Ink	Slate Ink	Elastic Cord - Silver

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Congrats to my Team!!!

2012-02-15T05:00:00.000-06:00

I recently made 4 of these cards for my team members who were promoted in status in the 4th Quarter of last year to Supervisor or Senior Associate.

I love that a*muse makes it achievable to get promoted and get recognized for your efforts and sales.

For getting promoted to Senior Associate they got to pick 2 stamp sets 50% off! For getting promoted to Supervisor they get $50 in free product!!!

How cool is that!!!

Would you like to learn more about a*muse studios and what it has to offer???

Contact me HERE... and I'd love to tell you more about this wonderful company!

ENJOY!

Charming Gardeners	Cardstock - Grass	Cardstock - Sugar	Cardstock - Grass Polka Dot	Copics
Organdy Sheer Ribbon - Sugar

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Guest Designer - Kim

2012-02-14T05:00:00.000-06:00

Today I have a special treat for you ... A GUEST DESIGNER!!!

My BFF Kim Hutchinson used this CARD as her inspiration and made a valentine for her hubby Joe.

I love this card for so many reasons ... but mostly the fact that she took my card and it inspired her to change it up a bit and create this.

She did use some a*muse product ... heart dies and cherry baker's twine.

ENJOY!

Would YOU like to be my next Guest Designer??? All I ask is that you some a*muse product (minimum of 2 items) .... don't have any a*muse items, but want to do this? Contact me and I can help you out!!

Heart Dies

Baker's Twine - Cherry/White

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Purple, Green, And Yellow .... it's Mardi Gras!

2012-02-13T05:00:00.000-06:00

Today I am starting a new projects as being part of the a*muse studio challenge blog.

Today our challenge is Mardi Gras and the fun colors of Purple, Green, and Yellow.

I used the new Floral Duet stamp set and the new Grape cardstock and Grape ink ... LOVE the new Grape!

ENJOY!

Floral Duet	Polka Dot Patterns	Say it With Style	Cardstock - Grass	Cardstock - Grape
Cardstock - Buttercup Gingham	Twinkle Stickers - Clear

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Candy Box Die!!!!

2012-02-12T05:00:00.001-06:00

Are You Ready to be Enabled???

My FAVORITE thing in the new a*muse catalog is the

CANDY BOX DIE!!!

Here I have made 11 different samples of it using all different colors of Shimmer cardstock and all of the different dies that come with it and other a*muse dies. There are just sooooo cute and would make great party favors or kid's treats!

Here are the party hat and clover on bubblegum and lime shimmer cardstock.

Here are the pumpkin and spider on orange and onyx shimmer cardstock.

Here are the leaf and tree on french roast and fern shimmer cardstock.

Here are the bat and snowman on silver and bermuda shimmer cardstock.

Here are the snowflake, heart, and vintage label on ocean, cherry, and currant shimmer cardstock.

NOTE ... these dies do not come with the candy box ... but you can purchase separately and the best thing is that they work with the candy box!

This box die does fit in the Sizzix machine.

and another GREAT thing ......

You have the leftovers that you can use on another project!!!!

The Candy Box plus the 8 individual dies costs $59.99 plus tax and shipping.

What a GREAT deal for party favors that you can make YEAR-ROUND!

If you look at the cost per die in this set, it is $6.66 ... which could be some of the least expensive dies out there on the market!

ENJOY!

Contact me today and you too could be making these fun and cute boxes!!!

Candy Box Die	Heart Dies	Vintage Labels 1 Dies	Snowflake Dies	Shimmer Cardstock - Bubblegum
Shimmer Cardstock - Lime	Shimmer Cardstock - Orange	Shimmer Cardstock - Onyx	Shimmer Cardstock - French Roast	Shimmer Cardstock - Fern
Shimmer Cardstock - Silver	Shimmer Cardstock - Bermuda	Shimmer Cardstock - Ocean	Shimmer Cardstock - Cherry	Shimmer Cardstock - Currant
Sizzix Machine	Grand Calibur Machine

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DIES! DIES! DIES!

2012-02-11T05:00:00.001-06:00

Do you know how excited that I am that a*muse has new DIES!!!!

You should have gotten a clue with the last post and that video :)

A*muse is now selling EXCLUSIVE dies made just for a*muse customers!!!!

So I thought I'd share with you on how that I organize my a*muse dies.....

First I start with our Stamp Cases - available in packs of 4 for $4.95

Then I add magnets and line the inside of the case on both sides.

I have found some perfect magnet sheets 2/$2.50 at Michaels or you can use magnets that you get at businesses, mail, school, etc. Just glue these down with the magnet side facing up.

Here is what the outside of my case looks like (added the sticker - recycled from the a*muse package)

Here is what the dies look like in the case:

And this is what YUMMY new dies look like in the case.

Contact me today to pick up some of these DVD cases and DIES!!!

I know you are DYING too!!!

ENJOY!!!

Video of Me ...

2012-02-10T05:00:00.010-06:00

Have you seen this video of me at the a*muse studio National Convention of what I love about the new catty???

I usually hate hearing myself speak ... but this isn't that bad.

ENJOY!

My Top 5 NEW Stamp Sets ....

2012-02-09T05:00:00.006-06:00

Have you gotten the NEW a*muse catalog yet???

What are your favorite new stamp sets in there???

Here are my Top 5:

1. Hey Cupcake

I love this set for Birthday Cards!

2. Little Peanut

I love this set for Baby Cards!

3. Under the Big Top

I love this set for sooo many reasons ... the ticket to go with the ticket die, the balloon, the elephant and because of this wonderful clean & simple card that a*muse created:

4. Cupcake Companion

I love this set ... mostly because it coordinates with an awesome DIE SET called Cupcake Toppers!

5. Let's be Adventurers

This is a fun set containing stamps of monuments from all over the world!

This set also raises fund for a special charity called "The Adventurists" ... you can read more about the charity on page 101 of the catalog.

What are your favorite NEW stamp sets???

Please leave a comment in the comment form and let me know what your new favorites are!!!

ENJOY!

Pics of My Open House

2012-02-07T05:00:00.002-06:00

I commonly get questions about my open houses.

I have multiple stations throughout my house and people love to come over, work at their own pace, and make their projects.

I set up 4-6 stations throughout my first floor of my house ... either in the formal dining room, the living room, the family room, or the kitchen.

Here are pictures from my Open House last weekend:

Here is my welcome table ... I basically just have catalogs, raffle slips (and the raffle prize), envelopes for projects, fliers of the specials, and order forms ready and waiting.

Here is my dining room that has 8 stations and 2 projects ready and waiting for the guests.

I pre-cut all of my supplies and have all of the necessities on the table.

I also type up the step-by-step instructions with a picture and put that in a frame at each station.

If I happen to get busy elsewhere in the house the guest can always refer to the instructions for help.

This also allows the guest to do the projects self-paced in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

This is the embossing station ... guests will occasionally have to get up from their station to emboss.

This keeps the embossing powder (or glitter) confined to one area .. and easier to clean up :)

This is the die cutting station ... I basically do this because I have one die-cutting machine.

I can have all of the dies out at the die cutting station and they can come to this station for more than one project. It works out quite well.

Here is another station just off of my kitchen.

Here is another station in my family room.

I am constantly walking around seeing who needs help and talking up the product during the open house.

I also have a spot in my living room for people to peruse the catalog and place their order.

There also is a spot that showcased all of the projects that we recently made at the National Conference.

The gals who come regularly, love this format and commonly ask what the projects the next month are going to be!!! I enjoy providing them a place to come hang out and be creative with me!

If you live in the Illinois/Wisconsin area, I would LOVE for you to join us at my next event!

ENJOY!

New Stuff on Blog

2012-02-05T06:00:00.000-06:00

If you regularly visit my blog you might or might not have noticed a few new things around here.

1. You can now sign up to get all of my new blog posts via email and keep up with my new events, specials, and projects that way. You can see that on the side bar or sign up here:

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4. Anytime that you want to shop for a*muse products you can do that 24 hours a day ... just click the on-line ordering button and it will take you to my a*muse shop. (if you plan on ordering more than $150, it is best to contact me so that I can get you your freebies)

Thanks for Visiting and ENJOY!

February Spotlight!!!

2012-02-03T20:30:00.000-06:00

Check Out This Month's Spotlight and Specials!

To check out more of these wonderful office products ... click HERE and go to the Spotlight.

If you would like to purchase any of these, or shop in my on-line store click HERE!

ENJOY!

The New CATTY Goes LIVE Today!

2012-02-01T18:34:00.000-06:00

The new a*muse studio catalog goes live today and I have copies that I can send out right away if you'd like one! Just click on the "Buy Now" PayPal button below.

More Projects and Goodies From the National Conference

2012-01-29T11:00:00.001-06:00

Here are a few more projects from the a*muse Studios National Conference.
These photos feature some of the new stamp sets and ALL of the new die sets!!!

Customize a digital slideshow

ENJOY!

Pics from National Conference and NOLA!

2012-01-24T14:01:00.000-06:00

I had such a wonderful time and I shared some great moments with a lot of great people!

Here's some snipets of my trip!

Digital slideshow created with Smilebox

ENJOY!

Swaps from National Conference

2012-01-24T14:00:00.000-06:00

I had soooo much fun at the National Conference ...

One of the highlights is swapping with everyone and getting GREAT samples.

See the slideshow below to see all of the great samples and who created them!

Free picture slideshow created with Smilebox

ENJOY!

New 2012 Catalog!!!!

2012-01-24T10:30:00.008-06:00

The new Amuse Studio catalog is HERE!!!

46 NEW Stamp Sets!

Now offering the Grand Calibur! (new model not yet available in stores)

Now offering EXCLUSIVE dies by SPELLBINDERS!!!

New Pattern Cardstock!

New and Fun Colors added to our Palette!

I am sooo excited about this new catalog!!!

WOULD YOU LIKE ONE????

I would LOVE to get one in your hands ... email me at spredbirds@aol.com!

ENJOY!

Survival Kit!!!!

2012-01-20T05:00:00.003-06:00

For those of my Upline and Downline that made it to National Conference ....

I made some special Survival Kits!

Here is the outer bag with a belly band!

I also made a tag and tied it on with twine and ribbon!

Here's the contents:

All things needed for the fun packed weekend :)

Here is a close-up of the little notebook using the new stamp set Charming Gardeners (available Feb 1st).

I water-colored this image with my water color crayons and my water brush.

The label ... it's recycled from the a*muse packaging ... I never throw any of these labels out :)

Charming Gardeners	Essential Sentiments	Avian Notes	Cardstock - Buttercup	Cardstock - Buttercup Gingham
Classic Tag Dies	Grosgrain Stitch Ribbon - Papaya	Baker's Twine - Onyx/White

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Swaps!!!

2012-01-19T05:00:00.004-06:00

So this weekend is the First Ever A*Muse Studios National Conference ....

I am going to New Orleans to attend!

I wanted to share the swap card that I made to trade with the other gals ....

I wanted to use a lot of my favorite a*muse things in this swap:

gingham cardstock

felt

dies

copics

nestabilities

fun foam for depth

sponging edges

ENJOY!

Keep watching for some info from the National Conference throughout the weekend ....

Tweet Heart	Essential Sentiments	Cardstock - Bubblegum Gingham	Cardstock - Toffee	Cardstock - Sugar
Felt - Vanilla	Mini Envelope Die	Heart Dies	Nestabilities - Classic Scallop Rectangles	Copics
Sponge	French Roast Ink

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It's an Exciting Week ....

2012-01-17T06:00:00.001-06:00

What an EXCITING week! .....

This Friday it's the unveiling of the new A*MUSE STUDIO catalog!!!

Can I get a whoop whoop!!!

This was made with the new set called Hey Cupcake (available to order on Feb 1st)

I also used for the base of the card .. Grapefruit cardstock .... (also available Feb 1st)

I stamped the frosting and then stamped the frosting with my Versamark ink. Added the Diamond embossing powder and Viola ... Gorgeous frosting!!!

ENJOY!

Hey Cupcake	Cardstock - Bubblegum Gingham	Cardstock - Grapefruit	Cardstock - Sugar	Cardstock - Pebble
Memento - Rich Cocoa	VersaMark Ink	Embossing Powder - Diamond	Embossing Gun	Organdy Sheer Ribbon - Sugar
Sakura Glitter Pen

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Bugaboo Bitrthday

2012-01-14T07:38:00.000-06:00

If you are looking for the Bugaboo Birthday Post ...

Please click HERE .....

Sorry for the reroute :)

You & Me

2012-01-14T06:00:00.015-06:00

This is kind of a different look for me .... and I LOVE it!!!!

I took the heart dies and randomly cut out on the kraft cardstock. I then layered that pop-dotting on cherry shimmer cardstock. I added cherry baker's twine and a button and the sentiment.

Here is a side view showing the dimension of the card and the shimmer of the card!

ENJOY!

Challenges Entered:

Make It Monday with Kraft Outlet - Favorite Colors

Designed2Delight - Hearts

Poodles Parlor - Button Up

The Stamp Man - Use Red

Pixie Dust Studio - Put Your Heart Into It

Kindred Spirits	Shimmer Cardstock - Cherry	Cardstock - Kraft	Cardstock - Sugar	Heart Dies
Signo White UniBall Pen	Baker's Twine - Cherry/White	Buttons - Cranberry

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Good Fortune

2012-01-10T21:00:00.002-06:00

I made this birthday card with the a*muse set called Good Fortune (recently placed on the retiring list so contact me quick if you'd like to pick one up).

I colored them with my copics and then used my xacto knife to slice into a cookie and place the forecast out of it. I used french roast cardstock and french roast gingham cardstock.

The inside reads ... "wishing you luck & good fortune"

I gave this to co-worker for her birthday who is also a stamper ... hope she enjoys it!

ENJOY!

Challenges Entered:

Lawnscaping Challenge - Birthday

Good Fortune	Essential Sentiments	Cardstock - French Roast	Cardstock - French Roast Gingham	Cardstock - Sugar
Cardstock - Pebble	Copics

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January Spotlight

2012-01-02T23:00:00.001-06:00

It's January and that means it's time for a new A*muse Studio Spotlight

Aren't these project ADORABLE!!!

To see more click HERE.

If you would like to place an order in my shop please visit: https://www.amusestudio.com/chelsea

and click on SHOP.

ENJOY!!!

A Look Back on 2011 ....

2011-12-31T05:00:00.001-06:00

As I look back on 2011 ...

I pause to reflect on this past year....

I started out this year selling for my beloved Angel Company

Unfortunately in August of this year ... they decided to hang up their wings and close their doors ... it was a very sad weekend.

But then I decided to carry on and joined a*muse studios

It's been a wonderful new ride for me with a bunch of new customers and a wonderful array of offerings to delight them (and me) with.

Here are my TOP 12 Blog Posts from 2011 (in no particular order)

Feel free to click on the titles and it will take you to that particular post

1. Fabulous February

I was featured as a Guest Designer for a day on the TAC Blog

2. Recycled Card

3. Easter Basket of Peeps

4. Published in 2011 TAC Inspiration Catalog

5. Seminar Gift

I made this cookie cutter ornament/sign for my downline at the TAC Seminar.

6. Tags Published

I had these 3 tags published in Scrap & Stamp Arts

7. TAC Memory Lane

This was a wonderful post dedicated to where I had been starting out with TAC and all that I became over the years.

8. Kraft Bag and Matching Card

This was the last TAC item that I made as part of a farewell hop and an entry for a Papercrafts magazine call

9. Halloween ATCs

10. Halloween Card

This was one of my first cards made with a*muse stamps

11. BFF Scrapbook Page

I made this for a Scrapbook Blog Hop as part of a*muse

12. Snow Ornament

One item from my Wrap it Up Party

ENJOY!!!!

Have a safe and Happy New Year!

Looking forward to seeing you back here for more fun in 2012!!!

Toot Toot!

2011-12-30T06:00:00.002-06:00

How exciting ... I just found out that I got published for the 1st time with a*muse studios supplies!!!

It's the March 2012 edition of Scrap & Stamp Arts .....

Here is my card on page 46:

and the even more exciting part ... since I used all a*muse product I get to choose 2 FREE stamp sets!!!

ENJOY!

Kindred Spirits	Essential Sentiments	Cardstock - Buttercup	Cardstock - Sugar	Cardstock - Grass
Scallop Dies	Grosgrain Stitch Ribbon - Papaya	Bubblegum Ink	Grass Ink

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Hello ....

2011-12-29T06:00:00.002-06:00

Hoping all of you are having a wonderful Holiday Season!

It's pretty crazy around my house with lots of hustle and bustle and still working this week.

Here's a card that I made for a special friend that just signed up with me and is our newest a*muse consultant!!!

ENJOY!!!

Tweet Heart	Cardstock - Grass	Cardstock - Grass Gingham	Cardstock - Sugar	Cloud Dies
Sky Ink	Grass Ink	Memento - Tuxedo Black	Sponge	Pearl Stickers - Vanilla

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Work Treats

2011-12-24T05:00:00.003-06:00

Every year I pull together some treats for my co-workers ...

It's really hard because so many people work on my teams and help me throughout the year ... this year I made 96 of these!!!

I love the gift boxes ... I found these at Clearbags.com

I found it hard to find a good treat to fit in them and then viola!!! Kisses fit!!!

I bought bulk bags of kisses at Walmart!

The tags were embossed and the red, silver, and white was very elegant and classy!

ENJOY!!!!

and Have a Happy Holiday!

Cool Yule	Too Cute To Spook	Cardstock - Candy Cane Stripe	Cardstock - Sugar	Cranberry Ink
Elastic Cord - Silver	Embossing Powder - Silver	VersaMark Ink	Embossing Gun

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Gift Card Holder

2011-12-23T09:00:00.004-06:00

Here is another wonderful item from my Wrap it Up for the Holiday event.

It's great for those last minute gifts of Gift Cards (actually I LOVE LOVE LOVE getting gift cards to go shopping myself ) ... hint hint honey!!! :)

For this one we used the impression plates from a*muse and then sanded them ... to resemble snow. We added a snowflake that we cut with the die ... little ribbon... few scallops ... a sentiment and viola!!!

All closed up with a fun magnet closure!

ENJOY!!!!

Challenges Entered:

Papercraft Star - Gift Card Holder

Sassy Studio - Card and Gift

Crimbo Crackers - Snowflakes

Christmas Joy	Cardstock - Grass	Cardstock - Sugar	Snowflake Dies	Impression Die - Tiny Dots/Medium Dots
Scallop Dies	grosgrain stitch 1/4 - slate	Magnetic Discs	Sanding Block

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Hot Cocoa Anyone???

2011-12-20T14:00:00.003-06:00

Here is another great project that I made at my "Wrap it Up for the Holidays" party.

It was a pop-up cocoa packet holder.

these are so cute and simple to make ... you pull the ribbon and up pops your cocoa!

ENJOY!!!

Holiday Tags	Copics	Memento - Tuxedo Black	Memento - Rich Cocoa	Cardstock - Bubblegum Gingham
Cardstock - Kraft	Cardstock - Sugar

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So do you Like What you See???

2011-12-19T20:40:00.005-06:00

Ok all of you lurkers ... do you like what you see???

Would you like to join me in this fun adventure called a*muse studio and have a blast selling and teaching others the love for stamps and crafts?

The $99 starter deal ends on 12/31 ... that's in 12 days!!!

You must act FAST!!!

Maybe you would like this as a Christmas Present to Yourself???

Whatever the reason and whatever the holiday .... Contact me soon! You don't want to miss out on this deal!

Here is what is included for $99:

* four 2011 studio sampler stamp sets $25 each total $100

* set of six clear blocks, one of each size $52.70

* ten as pigment ink pads {cranberry, currant, fern, french roast, grass, ocean, orange, papaya, bubblegum and sky} $59.50

* memento tuxedo black ink pad $5.95

* six copic markers {begonia pink, cool shadow, golden yellow, lipstick red, new leaf, sand} $36

* copic colorless blender $6

* double scrubber $14.95

* squeakly clean stamp cleaner $6.25

* adhesive runner $6.95

* glue pen $2.95

* diamond glitter $4.75

* solid paper starter kit - twenty sheets $7.50

* swatch ring You can buy them for $5.95 on consultant side of website, but we wont count this in the value.

* twinkle stickers - clear $3.50

* pearl stickers - vanilla $3.75

* paper flowers - meadow mix $6.95

* three spools grosgrain stitch ribbon {slate, papaya, ocean} $14.85

* 4 catalogs, essential business supplies These really add up when you look at the cost of order forms and invites, but since the catalogs are only good til Feb. 1st we wont count this in the retail value either.....

TOTAL RETAIL GRAND TOTAL $332.55

That doesn't even take the catalogs, business supplies or the swatch ring into account.

It's a great deal! ... and a wonderful opportunity for you to earn some extra cash!

You can email me if you are interested in learning more!

You can see my blog post of the day my starter kit arrived:

http://www.inkystamps.blogspot.com/2011/08/brown-truck-arrived.html

If you just want to take the plunge go to:

https://www.amusestudio.com/chelsea (click on start a business)

Still on the fence????

We commonly have conference calls with Linda the CEO herself of a*muse ...

she talks to us and answers all of our questions.

You too can talk to Linda Tomorrow!!!!

		Opportunity Call with Linda - Dec 20! Interested in becoming a Creative Consultant? This call is for you! Join our CEO and Founder, Linda Hartwich, on a special call to learn about A Muse Studio's exciting new business opportunity. Linda will share more about the company and our mission, the support we offer to Consultants and what it takes to be successful. There will be a chance to ask questions too! Tuesday, December 20th, 4pm Pacific time (7pm Eastern) Call in: 1-270-400-2000 (long distance charges may apply) Access code: 2216602

ENJOY!!

Snow Ornament

2011-12-19T05:00:00.004-06:00

Happy Holidays ...

Here is a cute little guy that we recently made at my "Wrap it Up for the Holidays" Event.

It's an ornament filled with glitter and glittery cellophane.

I started by paper piecing the snowman onto an overhead transparency.

I rolled that up and stuffed it into the clear acrylic ornament. I than added some glitter and glittery cellophane that I cut up. I added a nice blue satin ribbon and wonderful silver cording.

ENJOY!

Challenges Entered:

CCEE Stampers - Ornaments

Oooh La La Creations - Anything but a Card

Chill of Winter

Copics

Satin Ribbon - Bermuda

Elastic Cord - Silver

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Sweet Gingerbread

2011-12-18T05:00:00.000-06:00

I recently participated in a swap with some of my A*Muse friends and I got a great card from Maria Van Stratton (one of my downline).

I asked her if I could change it up slightly and use it for my card open house ... she said YES :)

This is what I did ... changed up the sentiment and added ink to the edges.

I really love it and was so inspired by her!

ENJOY!

Holiday Tags	Cardstock - Candy Cane Stripe	Cardstock - Cherry	Cardstock - Sugar	Memento - Rich Cocoa
Cranberry Ink	Sponge	Copics	Satin Ribbon - Cherry

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Happy HOLLY-days!

2011-12-17T09:00:00.001-06:00

We made this card at my Christmas Card Workshop a few weeks ago.

It is super simple and elegant and you can mass produce these pretty easily.

(Ssshhh this is my card going out to most of my family and friends :) )

I stamped the holly and holly berries and then add sparkle with my glitter pen to the holly berries.

ENJOY!

Holly Berry Vine	Holiday Greetings Inside and Out	Cardstock - Kraft	Cardstock - Grass	Memento - Tuxedo Black
Grass Ink	Cranberry Ink	Sakura Glitter Pen

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Cool Yule!

2011-12-16T05:00:00.010-06:00

This picture does not do this card justice .... The sparkle of these snowflakes is FAB!!!

I read on some blog about this technique ... not sure what it's called ... for my purpose I will name it Embossed Vellum!

Here's how I made them:

1. You die cut the snowflakes out of vellum (I used the awesome A*Muse Snowflake dies)

2. You cover them with VersaMark Ink

3. You then sprinkle them with A*Muse Diamond Embossing Powder

4. You heat them with an Embossing Gun.

The result is a glittery thin and translucent snowflake ... it is WONDERFUL!!!

I used a strip of the silver shimmer cardstock on this as well.

The sentiment was also stamped with Versamark and then embossed with Silver powder.

ENJOY!!!

Challenges Entered:

Amuse Challenge Blog - Snowflakes

Colour Create - Blue, White, Silver

Crafty Purple Frog - Baby it's Cold Outside

DYSU - Winter Photo Inspiration

Crafty Creations - Embossing and Glitter

Cool Yule	Cardstock - Sky	Shimmer Cardstock - Bermuda	Shimmer Cardstock - Silver	Vellum
Snowflake Dies	Embossing Powder - Diamond	Embossing Powder - Silver	VersaMark Ink	Embossing Gun
Twinkle Stickers - Clear

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Snow Tag

2011-12-10T18:00:00.003-06:00

Here is a tag that we recently made at my "Wrap it Up for the Holidays" event.

We tore white cardstock for the snow. We added a snowman stamp and colored it white on kraft. Added to and from and some ribbon and twine ... super easy and super fast!

ENJOY!

Challenges Entered:

Amuse Challenge Blog - Tags

The Kraft Journal - Kraft Tags

Holiday Tags	Cardstock - Kraft	Cardstock - Sugar	Memento - Tuxedo Black	Baker's Twine - Onyx/White
Copics	Signo White UniBall Pen

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Baby it's Cold Outside .....

2011-12-10T05:00:00.007-06:00

What a fun ornament!!!!

If you have been following me and my blog for the past year or so, you know about how I take large cookie cutters and turn them into wonderful one of a kind ornaments.

This one is no different!

I made this for a Handmade Gift Exchange. I signed up and then needed to send this to my partner. She and I had the love of snowmen in common ... I sure hope she loves it as much as I do!

You can see all of the wonderful creations that were made for this event here: http://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net/2011/11/handmade-gift-exchange-winter-2011-linky-party.html

Here's another photo!

ENJOY!!

Challenges Entered:

Stamp Man - Make an Ornament

Fairy Fun Fridays - Beat the winter Blues

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes

Inspire Me Fridays - Anything Goes

Winter Wonderland - Let it Snow

Charisma Cardz - No Cards

Creative Belli - Winter / Christmas

Chill of Winter	Christmas Joy	Cardstock - Sugar	Copics	Sky Ink
Satin Ribbon - Bermuda	Elastic Cord - Silver

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Christmas ATCs

2011-12-06T05:00:00.002-06:00

Here are a few ATCs that I made for an a*muse studio ATC swap.

I stamped the poinsettia in cranberry ink and then dotted the middle with a Versamarker. I added gold embossing powder to the centers then.

This was all done on the Twas the Night Before Christmas paper and I sponged that with red. I added a little "Joy" and viola!

ENJOY!

Challenges Entered:

Fun with ATCs - Celebration

Tuesday Throwdown - Celebrate the Season

Celebrate the Season	Christmas Joy	Cardstock - Twas Night before Christmas	Cardstock - Cherry	Cranberry Ink
VersaMark Ink	VersaMark Marker	Embossing Powder - Gold	Sponge

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Beautiful Poinsetta

2011-12-02T21:30:00.014-06:00

I stamped this poinsetta 3 times ... once with a yellow and twice with red.

I cut each layer out and layered it with pop-dots.

I used the leaves from Kindred Spirits and then mounted all of that on the Twas the night Before Christmas paper sponged with red. Embossed the sentiment in white.

I truly think this is beautiful and a wonderful mix of a*muse studio product.

ENJOY!!!

Challenges entered:

A Muse Studio Challenge - Christmas Cards

Clearly I Stamp - Christmas Cards

Raise the Bar - Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas

Artistic Stamper - Christmas

Colour Create - Red, White, & Green

Celebrate the Season	Winter Wishes	Kindred Spirits	Cardstock - Cherry	Cardstock - Twas Night before Christmas
Cardstock - Sugar	Cranberry Ink	Fern Ink	Papaya Ink	Sponge
VersaMark Ink	Embossing Powder - White	Embossing Gun

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http://amusestudiochallengeblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/get-ready-winter-holidays-are-on-their.html

Holiday Must Haves!!!

2011-12-01T00:01:00.002-06:00

Congrats to my Team!!!

2011-11-29T19:30:00.001-06:00

I made these cards for all of my teammates that got promoted through a*muse studios last quarter!

That was a lot of cards to make!!!

But I am happy to do it!!

I am thankful for my team .... who are you thankful for? and have you said that to them lately?

... it's great to say and great to hear!

ENJOY!!

Sweet ....

2011-11-26T15:00:00.002-06:00

Here is a project that I recently did at one of my workshops and will do next weekend for my "Wrap it Up for the Holidays" Event at my house. If you live close to the Rockford, IL area and would like to attend my event, please contact me.

I uses a bunch of different a*muse products and contains those wonderful peppermints.

Just in time for the holidays! ... what could be sweeter???

ENJOY!

Challenges entered:

Amuse Studio Challenge - Anything but a Card

2 Sisters - Holiday

Fussy and Fancy - Make a Gift

Jingle Belles - Candy Kisses

Holiday Tags	Vintage Labels	Cardstock - Candy Cane Stripe	Cardstock - Cherry	Cardstock - Sugar
Memento - Rich Cocoa	Copics	Label Dies	Scallop Dies	Satin Ribbon - Cherry

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