Just Because

Today I called for someone at work and instead of getting the person I called for I talked to another work friend of mine.   It's been awhile since I talked with her.   Last year her husband passed away of a terminal illness so of course she went through a tough time.  Today's conversation was fun and pleasant.   I just didn't want to ask "So, how are you really?" but I was thinking it.  I decided that I wanted to send her a card and just let her know that I recognize it's probably still tough adjustment and just because I didn't bring it up didn't mean I wasn't thinking of her.   Sometimes at work difficult situations seem so much more complicated to talk about but it's still "life" ... KWIM?   So this is for Debbie and it's really "just because".   This sketch came from SCS Verve Challenge for this week. 

Supplies:  All A*Muse Studio - Paper Gingham & Shimmer Damask Lime,  French Roast Shimmer,  Latte Woodgrain,  Stamps Just Because,  Papillion,   Ink French Roast, Lime, Fern,  Lime Satin Ribbon, Just Blooms Flowers,  Green Assrtmt Buttons,  Pearls Sugar

you & me birdy

So ... tick, tick, tick ... the clock is moving quickly toward my youngest son moving out this weekend.  What a strange thought.   Tonight he taught me and my DH to Skype, LOL!   We will miss him but understand the benefits of going early as he's hoping to get a job.   This card is for this week's CYAO23 Challenge over at Paper Secrets.   It's an old MOJO Monday #126 Challenge sketch.  I struggled with the layout but it finally came together.

Supplies:  AMuse Studio Clouds, Fern Cardstock, French Roast, Green Gingham,  AMuse Studio stamps On the Wing, Just Because,  AMuse Ink Lime, Fern, French Roast,  AMuse Studio Ribbon Lime Organdy, Satin ,  AMuse Studio Green Assortment Buttons, CTMH Chipboard, Darice Birds Embossing Folder

You're A Hoot!

Fun Times!   I made this card for the CYAO 14 Challenge over at Paper Secrets.  Every week they post a scrapbook and card sketch with some choices to add and the contest is to see who gets their page and card done weekly.   It's week 14 and I'm still having a great time using the sketches and items that are chosen.   This card was inspired by my Great Grandma who is 91 today.  She definitely makes you chuckle and has for as long as I've known her.  I hope she enjoyed her birthday.   The card sketch came from this week's sketch over at Card Positioning Systems #264.  Fun sketch to use. 
Supplies:  AMuse Studio Paper Polka Dot Bubblegum, Brown Gingham, French Roast Shimmer,  AMuse Studio Stamps owls well, just because,  AMuse Studio Ink french roast, bubblegum, lime,  AMuse Studio Lime Organdy Ribbon,  AMuse Studio French Roast Button Assortment,  misc charm

Because You're So Nice

For my B-Day,  Samantha,  the GREAT Gal Pal that she is gave me some new AMuse Studio Burano Paper, Ink and Ribbon to play with.  What a super fab b-day gift!  I finally had time and the creative MOJO to make my first card with it.  Love it!  I'm looking forward to playing with this again AND of course getting more of the colors.  The posies on the top are from a new MS Punch I found in the bargain bin for $5.  Love a deal.   This fun sketch is from Paper Secrets first "CYAO" Challenge.  Every weekend there will be a new sketch to use.  I liked this one and I hope to get another chance to use it again.    Stay Inspired!

Supplies:  AMuse Studio Paper Burano Venetian, French Roast Shimmer, Kraft:  Stamps AMuse Studio beautiful botanicals 2, just because;  AMuse Studio Ink Burano, Lime, French Roast;  French Roast Buttons

Inspiration Found!

This week's Amuse Challenge Blog was an Inspiration Challenge with beautiful colors!  SO love the Amuse Bermuda papers and Ocean Ribbon and of course one of my fave sentiment stamps, "Just Because".   This fun sketch for this week's card came from Free For All Friday from GinaK Designs, cute hunh?  I was so happy I was able to bring a backpack of stampin' goodies with me on this trip.  It's amazing how the MOJO works when you have limited supplies.  Always a fun thing.  Of course, after last week's challenge,  I'm thinking about adding glitter when I get home, LOL.   What do you think?   Supplies:  All Amuse - Paper Bermuda CS & Bermuda Polka Dot, Stamps Just Because, Ink Ocean, Papaya, Lime, Ribbon Ocean Stitched Grosgrain

Thank You!

This week I had the FABULOUS opportunity to go to an Event, "Amuse On The Road" in Akron, Ohio.  It was a delightful night of stamping and socializing and even more enjoyable, we got to meet Linda  (Owner) and Heather from Amuse Studios.    Of course, I got to also spend time with my favorite Crafty Couple - Samantha & Jeremy!   We had a GREAT time!   This is my "Thank You" Card for Linda :)  Of course, I can't wait for tomorrow - Amuse-A-Palooza so make sure to stop by my friend Samantha's Amuse Studio Blog for all the details.   For this card, out came my favorite stamps - "Just Because".   I also used this week's sketch from MOJO MONDAY #204  Supplies:  All Amuse Except Organdy Ribbon.   Amuse paper Bermuda Polka Dot, Kraft, Amuse Stamps Just Because, Hand Scripted, Ink Bermuda, Lime, Ocean, Amuse Meadow Mix Flowers, Amuse Twinkle

Dreary Day Outside

so bright colors came out inside!  I'm not usually a pink fan but this bubblegum pink from Amuse is definitely cheerful.  Teamed up with Lime and it's looking like summertime.   I was wishing but first we have to get through Spring rain.   Today's sketch is from Sketch It Saturdays #106 at Unscripted Sketches.  The paper & stamps are Amuse.  I couldn't wait to use the puffy butterfly I found this week.  IRL he matches really well, just doesn't look so in the picture.  Thanks for stopping by!  Supplies:  Amuse Bubblegum Polka Dot & Lime CS, Amuse Stamps Just Because, Amuse Ink Lime, Amuse Lime Organdy Dot Ribbon, Darice Embossing Folder

Life Beautiful

Well tonight just before ice cream and movies with JT, I found a couple card challenges I wanted to complete.   The sketch came from Sketch Saturday!  It's another cute one.  I like to play their weekly sketches because they usually have square cards and that's fun and different.   I also used the recipe challenge at Sugar Creek Weekly Challenge, this week called "3-2-1".   Idea was to use 3 designer or patterned papers, 2 diecuts and 1 charm.  That worked great for this card.   I was still playing with "Glubers" making Ribbon Flowers for the Design Delight make your own flowers challenge I finished earlier.  I wanted to use some of the BasicGrey "hello lucious" paper I splurged on and I brought back out the Amuse stamps for the sentiment.   Thanks to Angie from SCS Recyclers thread, I actually had a charm to add.  Supplies:  BasicGrey "hello lucious" paper, Amuse Hand Scripted and Just Because Stamps, Amuse Ink Bermuda, SU! Choc Chip CS and Ink, SU! Eyelet Border Punch, CTMH Green Assrtd Buttons, Organdy Breeze Ribbon & Mixed Bloom Flowers, Queen&Co Teal Blue Pearls, Misc Charm