New Twilight stamps

Hello!! Long time no chat! Sorry for such a long break, I've been enjoying the busyness of Summer and haven't had much stampin' time.

I'm so excited about A Muse's new Twilight stamps in the Halloween release! I'm trying to get back into my groove, but it may take some time. I played around a bit today, not quite sure how I feel about it but I'll keep trying!

On the inside I stamped "Happy Birthday." I suppose you could say anything on the inside and it'd work with the movie quote!

Hope you've all had a great Summer! My kids start school on the 9th, I'm sure looking forward to the Fall routine starting back up.

Hugs!

AP Spot Challenge

There's a new challenge on the A Muse blog this week for A-Muse-A-Palooza. The challenge is to make a card inspired by the word "spot."

I thought of all sorts of ideas but landed on the Spot the dog children's book series, using Patch. Here's what I made:

Spot's First Walk

Spot's Birthday Party


Spot at the Farm


And one more card just for fun, inspired by inkspots:

I used Adirondack Alcohol inks, dripped and splattered them randomly. Also colored in the main image using the same inks from the bottles and a blender pen. This turned out totally 80's to me! I remember having a sweatshirt with ink splatters all over it! Heehee! (And, yes, I wore a high-up side pony tail with a scrunchie and big bangs!!) :D

All Stamps, Papers and Twinkle stickers used on these cards are by A Muse Artstamps (except for black and white basic CS).

I'm gonna be taking a break from blogging this month since I'll be on vacation but look forward to hopping back on in August! Hope you're all enjoying your Summer!!

Happy A-Muse-A-Palooza to you!!

Hugs!

One More Twilight Card

Hey!

Here's another "Twilight" inspired card for the 3rd A-Muse-A-Palooza challenge on the A Muse blog this week:

I've been wanting to do a "you're cool" card with Edward for awhile and finally got some time to do it. Pretty silly, but it was fun to make. I think Eddie looks a bit like Liberace in that glittered up cape! LOL! Of course, I had to add in some woods in the bg to be authentic! :D All stamps and papers used on this card are by A Muse Artstamps, Memento Inks, Copic Markers, Marvy Circle Punch, EK Success trees border punch, Black Diamond Stickles, silk ribbon, dimensional tape, and sponge daubers also used.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!

Blessings to you!

A-Muse-A-Palooza Twilight Blog Challenge

Hi!

Woohoo!! I'm so excited! A Muse has a super cool challenge on their blog this week! The inspiration word for the challenge is Twilight!!! How fabulous is that??? Of course it made me think of the books/movie first thing.

Here's what I made:

I had a tough time deciding on which sentiment to use, was tempted to do "you're cool" or "have a scent-sational day" but opted for "life's simple pleasures" instead. Twilight sure is one of life's simple pleasures!!

All stamps used on this card are by A Muse Artstamps, inks by Memento. Notecard by A Muse. Misc. items used: Marvy oval punch, sponge, blender pen, decorative scissors, dimensional tape.

Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with! I'm thankful these challenges are here to get me inspired again!

Hugs,

Has it really been a month??

Yikes, that's a long time to go without blogging!

Been busy with end of the year school stuff and a little trip to Chicago, haven't been too crafty lately, sorry! (I know, nothing new there) Hopefully I'll get my groove back soon!

Are you all excited for A-Muse-a-palooza!!! The fun has already begun! I wasn't able to participate in last week's blog challenge to create a card inspired by the word "square," but made time for this week's challenge to make a card inspired by the word "ribbon" and combined it with the square challenge just to make myself feel better.

I was thinking about what to do with ribbon and decided that other than tying bows or knots, I love threading and wrapping ribbon. I pulled out my Fiskars Treading Water border punch and started from there.

Stamps, ribbon and papers by A Muse Artstamps (not sure of the brand on the shimmery brown CS but got it at the A Muse shop), Inks by Memento, Copic and ColorBox, brad by SU!, flowers by Prima.

Thanks for stopping by! Hope you're all off to a happy Summer so far!

Hugs,

Summer Release A-Muse-Bouche Day 5

Day 5, the final appetizer before the meal is available to all!

New goodies used: Snorkel Boy, Sand Dollar, brown gingham paper.

Look for the full new release on A Muse's website Midnight tonight!! Woohoo!!

Have a wonderful day!

Summer Release A-Muse-Bouche Day 4

Day number 4 of the Summer release appetizers!

Kinda silly, I know, but hey, it works! :D

New goodies used: Pirate Girl, Surfboard, Enjoy the Ride, Orange Gingham paper.

Happy Memorial Day!