For A Friend

Today I'm feeling very blessed to have SCS (Splitcoast Stampers) in my life.  Not only have I made some GREAT friends there over the years but I've recently met some new friends who will be added to that list!  Today I got to have coffee with Zella (SCS: Russnzella) and we had such a FUN time chatting.  I'm sure we'll get together again soon.  I also have a wonderful friend Sami (SCS: Sami02USC).  We met during a round of Secret Sisters (DSS) and have been best friends ever since.   I wanted to alter a journal for her for her AMuse Studio business.   Her fave color is pink so that was easy but I had used different stamps for the front panel originally.  I cut all this out on one of my road trips and just never put it together.   Today I'm going to get to see her too (YAY!) so I wanted to get this done.  I decided to use my FAVE AMuse Studio stamps and change out the front panel.   I was inspired to get this done for her by the Gals at the A Muse Studio Challenge Blog because this week's challenge is to make Valentine Treats and this is my treat for Sami (just a few less calories than a candy one but hopefully none less sweet for her).  

Supplies:  AMuse Studio Paper - Kraft, Pink Gingham, French Roast Shimmer;  Stamps:  AMuse Studio tweet heart;  Ink:  AMuse Studio French Roast, Lime, Bubblegum,  AMuse Studio Organdy French Roast Ribbon,  AMuse Studio French Roast Button Assortment

Hello Tweet Heart!

It was time to get some Valentines done!  The fun part of making cards is that you can try lots of different colors and styles.   I ended up really liking  the red ones.  This was a FUN card because I got to use the cute A Muse Studio Heart Dies and the middle is Washi Tape.   Of course, I think the little birds have been my favorites on all cards! 

Supplies:  All A Muse Studio -- Paper = Hearts, Red Gingham, Stamps = tweet heart,  Ink = Black Momento, Heart Dies, Silver Washi Tape, Scallop Edge Punch,

Love from Nashville, TN!

Last week and this upcoming week I'm in Nashville, TN for a Customer Event.   I go every year but in past years it's been in Orlando, FL.  They moved the event to TN this year so it's a new spot.   I spent my Birthday weekend hanging out, reading, stamping, scrapping and even threw in a little Valentine shopping.  I figured I better go while I had time.    Today I spent the early afternoon at the Nashville Zoo.  It was 60 and just a nice day to be out,  after all,  it's snowing in Ohio. 

My card inspiration for today came from FS #259 SCS Featured Stamper Challenge to CASE a card from Kim - a.k.a - Luv Flowers.   I sent down A Muse Studio Valentine Stamps hoping for a chance to play this weekend and it worked perfectly for the A Muse Studio 01/15 Challenge for Love Is In The Air. 


Supplies:  All AMuse Studio -- Stamps:  tweet heart, owl's well,  Ink:  bubblegum, french roast,  lime,  Paper:  Pink Gingham, Kraft, French Roast Shimmer,  Ribbon:  French Roast Stitched,   Flowers:  meadow mix,  Buttons:  Pink

i {heart} you

Last week I had a wonderful opportunity to spend time with my Mom and Sister.  We don't get to as often as we'd like as they live in Florida and I live in Ohio.  It was very special time but of course the hours flew by.  I wanted to make a card for my Mom as I love her dearly and miss her much and I know it was hard for her when I left. 

This card started out with this week's Freshly Made Sketches #16 but it altered slightly as I found this cute doily in my scrap stash and knew Mom would love it,  it's her era, LOL!   I wish you could see in the picture, but I sprayed it with AMuse Studio Stardust Spray and it has a nice sparkle, ready for Mom!   It's in the mail and I know she'll love it!   Love You Mom!

Supplies:  AMuse Studio Heart Paper,  AMuse Studio Stamps tweet heart,  Memento Black Ink,  AMuse Studio Satin Ribbon,  AMuse Studio Cranberry Buttons,  AMuse Studio Heart Diecuts,  CTMH Sparkles

Hello January

It was a crafty kind of weekend just hanging out at home.   I do have to admit that I got more scrapbooking done than cards this weekend but I tend to go back and forth with MOJO for each and right now my scrappin' MOJO seems to be working.  


This Altered Journal is for a Valentine Gift.   I used the sketch from  MOJO Monday #220  for the sketch.  I was anxious to use my new heart embossing folder - isn't it cute?!  Also these adorable AMuse Studio Stamps were just calling for me to get them out to play.   It was good motivation to get it done now as the Paper Players #77 Challenge is "Love"


I hope my friend likes it!   I just might have to make another for me, LOL!   Thanks for stopping by!Supplies:  AMuse Studio Heart Paper, Kraft CS,   AMuse Studio Stamps tweet heart, AMuse Ink french roast, cranberry, Cherry,  AMuse Studio cranberry buttons,  SU! Heart Edge Punch