A Simple Thank You

The week's flying by... I just can't believe the weekend is almost here. Today may have gone by so quickly, because I spent all of it crafting. Did it ever feel good! In fact, this is the first time I've touched my computer. More days like today are in order. The crafty juices were definitely flowing with a void of the technology-world.

Here's a sampling of what I whipped up today. The pink patterned cardstock from A Muse Studio, with one side white, is my favorite to use. Creating a bundle of cards is quick and easy when I don't have to worry about text inserts or layers. 

I added some patterned paper scraps and wrapped jute ribbon around the cardstock before adhering it to the front of card. American Crafts ribbons and twines have been my newest product obsession.

What are some of your current obsessions? Thanks for stopping by!

CARD SUPPLIES
Patterned Paper: A Muse Studio (Red Madeira), Paper Cut (Chartreuse Mini Print)
Cardstock: Paper Cut (Cream)
Stamp: Northwoods (Cool Dot Thank You)
Ink: StazOn (Jet Black)
Ribbon: American Crafts (Jute Green)

One To Remember :: Alcohol Ink Background

Hello friends. Here's a fun card I created with alcohol inks. A striped pattern can easily be made by placing a line of alcohol ink drops onto a piece of felt (attached to an ink blending tool). Drag the felt down the glossy paper, pick up, and repeat until covered. To create a plaid, rotate the paper and repeat the process. Just think of all the color combinations and patterns you can create with this single technique: zig zags, diagonals, and even waves! 

After creating the plaid background, I stamped the butterfly image with black StazOn. The sentiment was a long wooden stamp, too large for my card size of 4.25" x 4.25". Therefore, after stamping the image on white cardstock, I cut out the individual words and arranged them as shown. 

Thanks for stopping by and take note: Make every day one to remember.

Peachy Keen Challenge :: Happy Harvest

Happy Monday! I'm here to share a card with you today that uses the November sketch from the Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge Blog as inspiration. I stopped by their blog originally to see what's new at their fun company. After seeing this sketch, I just had to play along. Here's a look at the sketch so you can play along too!

All of the stamps used on this card come from their Faceless Fall Set. I stamped the small leaf in several colors as the background. The paper pieced pumpkins are surely making their way onto our Thanksgiving tablescape, maybe place cards or napkin rings? 

Thanks for stopping by today! 

CARD SUPPLIES
Cardstock: Paper Cut
Stamps: Peachy Keen Stamps (Faceless Fall)
Inks: Adirondack (Hazelnut, Terra Cotta, Meadow), Memento (Rich Cocoa, Tuxedo Black)

Sketch It Saturday: Merry Christmas

I'm running a little behind today, I apologize. But it's time for another sketch from Unscripted Sketches! I hope you'll play along with us! Here's the sketch:

And here's the card I created for today:

All the stamps on this card come from Bo Bunny's Rejoice stamp set. I fell in love with the "25" stamp. 

The 25 was stamped three times to fit with the sketch. I then stamped the other images on coordinating papers. Usually, I would have stamped the leaves in green on white cardstock, but I enjoyed the extra pop of color this created. 

Don't forget to see what the rest of our great Design Team created on the Unscripted Sketches blog today. Thanks for stopping by!

CARD SUPPLIES

Cardstock: Paper Cut

Stamps: Bo Bunny (Rejoice)

Ink: StazOn (Jet Black)

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The Business Basic Starter Kit is only $29.99 (+ $10 shipping & handling). If you've ever been interested in becoming an A Muse Studio consultant, now is your time to join! I absolutely love A Muse Studio products - the style, quality, and price! As a consultant, you'll have the opportunity to make money while hosting workshops and doing what you already love to do - CREATE!

The Business Basics Starter Kit includes:

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• The opportunity to place one Consultant order for a total of 50% off the retail price of items in our current catalogs. 

This is so wonderful! I hope you'll consider being a part of this fun company. I'd love to help you get started! Visit me here to see more.