Party Time

Did you ever have fondue parties back in the 70's? They seem to be all the rage again or at least they were for a while. I just love fondue or as Rachael calls it FUNdue!

I made this card a while ago, but just never got around to sharing it. I tried to think about the colors of the 70's. Remember the kitchens? My parents had the fabulous orange shag carpet when I was a child. I was so happy when they finally ripped it up! Wouldn't it be fun to have a 70's fondue party?

There is a lot going on here this week. Saturday is VMAA, if you don't know what I am talking about you need to sign up for A Muse Addicts. We are having a virtual stamp night with challenges and a surprise, but I can't tell you that now! You won't want to miss it though!! ;)

Also on Saturday, I will have some A Muse sneaks for you!!

A Muse Party Time clear stamps 7-PARTSM; A Muse notecards and twinkle stickers; Brilliance Black Ink; Copic Markers

a little A Muse love

Geeta had the great idea to put all her A Muse cards in an album. So of course, I had to steal her idea. I finally found the brown album that I wanted and just had decide how to decorate it. I went through my stash of paper but nothing seemed to be just right. Then it hit me ~ use A Muse Notecards doh! I cut some of my very favorite notecards to use and adhered them with Mod Podge. Of course you know anything I make needs a little glittery bling. I painted the letters brown and then covered them in glorious glitter. And TA DAAA I have a fabulouse place for all my cards. I just love it. The only problem is....ready for it?? .....it's already full! OH well guess I'll have to make a second edition *wink*

Here are some pictures of the inside of the book and the glittery letters. Now you should go make a book for yourself ;)

ETA: Sorry I didn't give you the details to begin with. This is an American Crafts 8 1/2 x 11 album in brown. Geeta found the pages on Ebay and we shared them. They are cd holders that hold both the cd and cover. I now have some 3 1/2 x 5 photo pages for my 4 bar cards. Hope this helps. If you have more questions, just shoot me an email.

the journey is the reward...

After all my Paris cards this week, I decided to *travel* to Italy today. I guess I should have told you how I made the background yesterday. I used the A Muse block stamp and inked it with Colorbox Chalk cateyes. I started with the lightest color and worked my way down so that I didn't get any dark colors on my light inks. I was talking about it with Heather and she thought I directly inked the paper. Good idea Heather. So I thought I would that technique with this card. I stamped the bridge right over the ink. I thought I would color the bridges, but decided that it looked just right so I just added some yellow Stickles to the lights.

Don't all these travel inspired cards make you wanna take a little vacation?!?!

All images and notecards are A Muse Artstamps.

Elzybells Class

I have two Elzybells classes this weekend at Rubber Stamp Fantasy. I am teaching the same class twice and there are a few spots left in each class. So hurry and save your spot before they are gone. You can call Debbie or Gary at (770) 590-8500.

This is one of the cards we wil be making. It uses one of my favorite techniques ~ paper piecing. I look forward to seeing everyone Saturday!!

All images, notecards and ribbon are A Muse Artstamps.

**caffeine to the rescue**

The other day Geeta and I were bouncing some card ideas around when we thought to use Superwoman with the Coffee Break set. Being the Starbucks addict that I am, I gave her some Starbuck's colors. It looks like her skin and suit are the same color in the picture, but they aren't really. I made her suit to look like the color of cup wraps. I used Versamark for the steam, but it didn't really show up well. Maybe I should give this to one of the Starbuck's people that makes the BEST lattes~ vanilla latte is my drink of choice! What is your favorite?

All images, notecards and ribbon are A Muse Artstamps.com

Easter Fun *trash to treasure*

One of the moms in my class has been saving all these cans for me. At first, I wasn't sure what on Earth I would do with them. But in my class, we collect a lot of trash and turn it into something. I am sure some of those masterpieces finally do end up in the trash, but it's fun to create. I have a plan to make all these cans into a little end of the year gift for my kids. However, I thought I could spare one to make an Easter basket for Connor.

I covered it with some patterned paper from my stash. Then I just stamped his name on a French blue notecard using the A Muse stitched alphabet.

Then punched some holes with my Crop A Dile and tied the ribbon for a handle. Easy beasy!!

HAPPY EASTER

Just in time...

I finally participated in a Stamp of the Week challenge on A Muse Addicts. When I saw these cards that Heather made, I knew I had to make one for myself. I just loved the simplicity but yet they had that WOW factor. I just love all the A Muse twinkle sticker in a line. I never would have used that many on a card, but I just love the look.

I am trying to get creative tonight and find my muse, but she is hiding. I have some *new* stamps to play with and she won't even come out to play.

All images, notecards and twinkle stickers are A Muse Artstamps.

Have a great day!

a quick treat

I made these cute little treat boxes in less than 10 minutes. Now is a great time to start thinking about your Easter gifts. I used this same box templates to make treats for my co-workers, so I think I need to come up with something new for Easter.

This month's Step it Up challenge over on the A Muse Addicts site is to make an Easter/Spring treat container. If you haven't joined our site, go do that NOW. We have so much fun and there are over 500 members. You don't wanna miss out on the fun, do you??

Images are A Muse and Elzybells, A Muse notecards, SU ribbon, Copic markers