Blog Hop

Hello...


Welcome to my blog, today I delighted to be joining some of my fellow consultants in a blog hop featuring products from the wonderful new Amuse Studio Catalog, if you are joining us in the hop you should have come here from Kristine's blog (http://checkerberrylane.wordpress.com), if not why not start at the beginning with Karen's blog (http://www.papernstamps.blogspot.com) and hop on down until you get back to me.


I used the new set called "come fly with me" it's really classic in design.  I love this new set - maybe because it features an Eiffel Tower.  I just adore Paris, I haven't been there but I will as I plan on celebrating my 40th there (which is only 11 months away - UGH!)  In addition to the new stamp set I used, I also used a new color called "Titan" from our new Venetian line of papers, and the titan ink and ribbon.  And then I finished it off with a little spritz of stardust.


I wanted my card to have a sepia finish to it.


And here it is:

This set also has one of my favorite quotes "Life is not measure by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away".


I hope you enjoyed your time on my blog today.


Next on our blog hop is Samantha (http://kania-amusestudio.blogspot.com)


Have a great day everyone!!!

New Catalog...

Well Ello...


I wanted to share some images from our new catalog that went live TODAY.  You are going to just fall in love with our new catalog - LOVE - I tell ya!!!

The first up is Floral Duet - I can't wait to get this set in my hands!!!

 This set is called Papillon and I just think it is stunning...

 Next up is Keep Calm...now who doesn't love this?!?  And you see those cupcake liners, well that's a new die set we have from Spellbiners!!!

 And here we have British Invasion...smashing!

 And here is the new Venetian papers....just lovely!

Well, there you have it!!!  I hope you get to see our new catalog soon!!!

Cheers!

DUN DUN DUN...

Well...I have the NEW catty in my hands!!!!  Ladies (and gents) you will not be disappointed with what A Muse Studio is bringing to you for 2012!!!

First of all we have a special agreement with Spellbinders and you all know Spellbinders and their beautiful dies.  We have 14 new dies and one of them is exclusive to A Muse for at least the next 6 months, it's a spiral blossom die and it's super cool! And...are you ready for this...we have the NEW Grand Calibur (that is not available in stores as of yet!!!) and it cuts 8 1/2 x 11 paper - WOO HOO!!!!

We also have 46 new stamp sets, new papers, new ribbon, new glitter, and new felt - ARE YOU EXCITED YET?!?  I know I am!

Contact me to get your NEW 2012 Catalog!

I'm dreaming of a...

PINK Christmas...that's right PINK!  I love the color pink..and yes I do have a pink metallic Christmas Tree.  Though my husband doesn't allow me to put it in the house so it sits proudly on my desk at work starting the Monday after Thanksgiving.  It even has pink lights - she is beautiful if I do say so myself!

So welcome to the monthly Amuse Studio Blog Hop, you should have stopped by from Karen's blog (www.papernstamps.blogspot.com) and if not, then you should head on over to Samantha's blog (www.kania-amusestudio.blogspot.com) and start at the beginning.

Here is my card...

The stamp set is Nordic Noel and I must say I find myself using this set ALOT.  It's so versatile!

Well, I have been up since 3 am and it's now 11:41 pm...so needless to say I am exhausted and need to get some beauty rest.  Make sure you visit Carissa next at:  www.carissascottage.blogspot.com, enjoy the blog hop ladies and gents!!!

TTFN

BLOG HOP

Hello...

And welcome back!  It's time for another hop!

So if you are participating in today's blog hop, you should have come from Chelsea's's blog -www.inkystamps.blogspot.com.  Now, you'll notice this time we are not doing a card we are demonstrating scrapbooking with AMuse Studio products.  

I did a simple 6x6 layout with one of our wedding photos.  

I used our sage green paper cut down to 6x6, stamped the background (beautiful botanicals 2) in grass, and also stamped the flower (beautiful botanicals) and Mr & Mrs (essential sentiments)  in grass as well.    I have to say I am liking the simple layout.  I have serious OCD when it comes to layouts, that's why it takes me forever to finish an album which explains why I haven't scrapped in awhile.  Tee Hee!

Well, I hope you like the layout!  Now go visit Analyn at:  http://www.amazingcreationsbyanalyn.blogspot.com/.

Here's a little kitty love for ya...these two just crack me up!

WORLD CARD MAKING DAY

Welcome to the World Card Making Blog Hop ladies (and gents)!!!

I hope you stopped by after visiting Amanda's blog but if not, that's okay you can start wherever your little heart desires.  I posted all the blogs that are participating today below, so you can hop around (get it?!?).  Sorry, it's late and I get a little nutty at this time of night!  But if you want to go in order - stop on by and visit Karen after me:  Karen Crisp  www.papernstamps.blogspot.com

So the other day I was told by my wonderful husband that I make too many cards that are girly...I said well I am a girl whadda ya want from me?!?  Ha Ha!!!  So with that being said I tried to make a "manly" card.  I stamped the front and then I got to the inside and was stumped and I mean stumped!  SO...I decided to make the inside a gift card holder.

Hope you enjoy!!!

So there you have it?  Did I succeed???  

Now...off you go to the rest of the blogs!  Oh and don't forget tomorrow is our Amuse Studio monthly blog hop...it's something that you haven't seen before so make sure you check it out!  

Toodles and enjoy the weekend!!!

Amber Smith
http://theneatery.wordpress.com

Jennifer Corson
www.scripptyscraps.blogspot.com

Karen Crisp
www.papernstamps.blogspot.com

Jeanette Cloyd
www.smoreamusement.blogspot.com

Sherri Thacker
www.sherri-iloveflipflops.blogspot.com

Seleise Barrett
www.amethystcat.blogspot.com

Pamela Frederickson
www.attemptedcreativity.blogspot.com

Carissa Fulkerson
www.carissascottage.blogspot.com

Melissa Roell
www.totogal62.blogspot.com

Angela Schellenburg
www.gypsypaperie.blogspot.com

Lisa Chapman
www.piesafepapergoods.blogspot.com

Heather Scott
www.oz-somestamps.com

Suzanne Dahlberg
www.thecardyard.blogspot.com

Dana Vincent
www.danasamazed.blogspot.com

Julie Dylingowski
www.simplyimpressed.blogspot.com

World Card Making Day is October 1st...

Hi Everyone...

I have a little post for you today.  This Saturday is World Card Making Day and AMuse Studio is offering an AMAZING offer to you all!!! 



Host to win!
Host a qualifying World Card Making Day Workshop (with 4 customer orders) and you will automatically be entered into a drawing to win one of five $100 A Muse Studio Shopping Sprees! And, every Hostess will receive a free set of A Muse Studio 4-bar notecards with envelopes - 10 pack ($6 value).

Free Gift with Every Purchase!
Something for everyone! Each customer that places an order at a World Card Making Day workshop, will also receive a free set of A Muse Studio 4-bar notecards with envelopes - 10 pack ($6 value).

Facebook Fun!
Celebrate with us all weekend long as we post fun World Card Making Day challenges and award prizes to our Facebook friends.

There will also be a blog hop with my fellow AMuse Creative Consultants on Saturday and Sunday...hope you can check us all out. 

Contact me with any questions! 

Have an AMUSING day everyone!!!

It's BLOG HOP time...

Hello and Welcome...


You have found the Amuse Studio blog hop - how much fun are you having looking at all the beautiful creations?!?


So if you are participating in the blog hop, you should have come from Karen's blog - www.papernstamps.blogspot.com and if not, then you should start from the beginning with Samantha's blog -http://kania-amusestudio.blogspot.com until you come to my blog.


I can't believe it's only September 2nd and I am already stamping Holiday Cards  but then again Christmas is only 4 months away - can we go back to the beginning of Summer again???  PRETTY PLEASE!!!


Well, anyway enough complaining from me and onto my card...

 I have used two different stamp sets on this card - Nordic Noel (reindeer) and Season's Greetings from Winter Wood.  Both of these stamp sets offer so much versatility.  I also used some pearls and our cherry satin ribbon (LOVE).

Now onto Patty's blog:  http://designbysimplydv9.blogspot.com.

Have fun!!!  And enjoy the LONG weekend!!!!

I'm working...

So I received my kit from Amuse Studio this week and let me tell you - IT'S FANTASTIC!!!

I didn't know what to do first, so you will see many samples in the next few days.  I am so excited to have a 3 day weekend!!!  And Saturday is my wedding anniversary - 6 years we are celebrating!!!

I love this man with all my heart, he really is my best friend and soul mate.

I have a few other photos to show you of the kitties, these two are something else.  I was able to work from home one day this week and now I know what they do all day long....

Yes, he is sleeping.

Hanging out in the office with mommy.

Chillin' on the sill.

Well, that's all from me tonight...don't forget tomorrow is the Amuse Studio Blog Hop!!!  WOOT WOOT!!!

Whoa...

I can't believe it's been two years - two years?!? 

But I have some very exciting news to share with all of you.....I just signed as an Amuse Studio Consultant!!!  I am SO excited!!!

So please stay tuned for some awesome posts!

Take care!!!

Happy Hanukkah!!!

Tonight is the first night of Hanukkah!  I usually make a huge meal for my hubby but since I have been sick, well that didn't happen.  So the latkes, noodle kugel and brisket will have to wait for another night...LOL!!!!

So onto my card for today.  I actually cased this card because there are not a ton of Hanukkah images out there, but I don't remember what blog I saw the card on.  If I find it, I will post it.

Thanks for looking!!!!

TTFN...

It's my birthday!!!!

WOW...I am 37 today!  I guess the one good thing is, I don't feel any older!  LOL!!!

So here is my card today... no stamping at all on this one.

And here is a picture of Sophie, she loves her Stop & Shop bags.

Hope you all enjoyed your day!

TTFN...

Merry and Bright....

Well, here is my card for today.

I used melon mambo cardstock (I love this color!), Basic Grey's Eskimo Kisses paper, and the greeting is from Stampin' Up.

Hope you enjoyed your Monday!

TTFN!

Christmas Trees and Candy Canes...

I felt a little better today so, we decided to decorate our Christmas Tree.  It's looks so pretty!!!  I'll post pictures of it tomorrow.

Onto the card for today...

This greeting is from Papertrey Ink (Signature Christmas), I love this stamp set.  The candy cane is from K & Company and the ribbon is SU (melon mambo).

Hope you enjoyed your weekend!

TTFN...

It' still snowing...

Yippee!!!!  Not that I can go out in it since I still have pneumonia...blah!

I wanted to post another card today since this seems to be the only thing I can do besides watch TV.  If I even try to walk or do anything I get so winded and then I am down for the count.  I really hope this goes away soon, I am one who does not like to sit still for very long.

So onto the card...I found this adorable little snowman at Ink About It (www.inkaboutitonline.com) in Westford, MA.  I fell in LOVE with him.  I also bought a little top hat stamp too, but I didn't use it on this particular card.

I used Copics to color him in a little and then stickles on the bottom ( you can barely see them in the photo).  And the cardstock in Melon Mambo from SU.

Well, enjoy the rest of your weekend!

TTFN!!!

Let It Snow!!!

We are to get snow showers tomorrow in NH.  I can't believe it hasn't happened sooner.  When we first moved up here in 2007, it snowed the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and I swear it didn't stop till April.  Now don't get me wrong, I am not bothered by snow at all.  I love it, it's peaceful to me and that being said here is my card for today.

Thanks for looking and enjoy your weekend!!!

Jenn

Don't faint...

I can't believe it's been 5 months since my last post, shame on me!  LOL!

I have been stamping a lot and doing some other little projects.  Here is a picture of an Advent Calendar (Karen Foster) that I made.  I love the idea of this calendar but I have to be honest and say they are a PAIN IN THE NECK to make.  You see not all the boxes fit in another space so you really need to work with them.  

Well, that's it for now.  

Have a great night everyone!!!!

Jenn 

I'm Copic Certified!!!!

As of today....WOO HOO!!!!  I am so excited about being certified!  These markers are amazing!  Thanks to Nanette from Stamping Memories in Belmont, NH for sponsoring this event and to Sally Lynn MacDonald who taught all of us.  Sally is great, very entertaining and very easy to learn from.  I hope to take more classes from her in the future but if you would like to see her work; you can check out her blog:  inkyheart@typepad.com.  And Nanette has a great shop - tons of stamps (and that is an understatement!).

I took a class over at The Paper Tree in Manchester on Friday night.  It was an awesome Amuse Class taught by Jenn.  I just love Amuse stamps - they are darling!  I'll attach pictures below.

I also worked on some other cards this week - you'll see them below also.

On Friday, my husband drove to PA to finalize everything before our house goes on the market. And can you believe he was rear ended by a drunk driver, driving on an expired driver's license at 4:00 in the afternoon?!?  What is wrong with people?!?  Seriously what goes through someone's mind that says to them that it is okay to get behind the wheel after you have had several drinks.  Ken said you could smell the alcohol on the guy when he got out of the car, thank the lord this all took place in front of a cop.  Ken is fine, sore but he is dealing with it. But my poor car on the other hand has a smashed bumper and the car isn't even 6 months old.  My poor Subee...:(

I am to receive my shipment from SU on Friday - please please please let it arrive before then! I can't wait to get my hands on that new catalog!  This is my favorite time of the year as with all other demo's.  Any one else get theirs?  What is your favorite new item?

Well...I think I have rambled on enough...TTFN!

At Last....

Hi Ladies...

So sorry that I haven't been on top of this blog and our group but starting today I am officially back!

It's been a hectic few months with family emergencies, looking for a new home in New Hampshire and I lost my job in the beginning of May. So between all of that and looking for a new job and house I haven't had much time on my hands.

But here are a few items that I have worked on when I have found some time. The first is a little book made with SU Long Notes from a few books ago. It's just 3 long notes stacked inside of each other - I believe this was in a Stampin Success a year or so ago. They are so easy to make and I have sold a ton of these at shows. I actually showed a friend of mine this one and she bought it and ordered two others for gifts. Can't beat that!

The second is these clothes pins - I just love these!!! Sorry the photo is so dark! I have been trying to improve the lighting in my room, and I think I have based on some other photos I have taken.

And third...I caught Sophie in one of my boxes so I thought I would post this...too funny! I love the "who me" look on her face. This cute "little houdini" escaped out of the house last night while my husband was working on his bike. Thankfully he noticed...it was a interesting time trying to catch her and get her back in the house.

Well, hope all is well with everyone and I'll post more photos this week. I have to go place my order with SU for the new items and replace some stock...fun stuff!!!!

I'm back...

I'm back but I have nothing to post yet...

It's been a crazy few weeks so I am glad to be getting back to normal.  Is there even a normal state of mind anymore; I am beginning to think not!  Ha!

Well...ta-ta for now and I PROMISE I will post photos this week!