Thoughts of You Flutter By

Here's a simple Summer card you can make in a flash!

All supplies available from my A Muse Studio Store

All supplies available from my A Muse Studio Store:

Snail & Co Stamp Set
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Everything's Rosy 6x6 Paper Pack
Lime Paper
Onyx Paper
Sugar Paper
Bubblegum Twinkle Stickers
Copic Markers: YG23, V17, RV14

Corner Chomper

Where have I been?

 

Waimea Bay, HI

I just finished a lovely vacation in Hawaii.  We gathered with a large group of my husband's family for a family vacation and celebration.  My brother in law rented a huge house right on the beach near North Shore Oahu that fit 18 of us comfortably.  We spent a lot of time at beaches, swimming, snorkeling and soaking up the sun.  Here's a little watercolor sketch I made in my art journal while we were chillin' at Waimea Bay one day.

  

Waimea Bay is famous for its big waves in the Winter but in the Summer is is docile and flat.  Its perfect for people like me who just want to float and relax. We put up an umbrella in the sand and took turns floating and reading in the shade.  Warm turquoise waters and pink sands are the cure for what ails the human spirit.  Tomorrow I go back to my cubicle but I will have warm memories to sustain me.

Craftwell eBosser Blog Hop

Welcome to the Craftwell eBosser blog hop. Scroll down to see today's special and to see the next stop in the hop.

For today's card I used the Craftwell 8 1/2" x 11" embossing folder to make 4 card fronts in one pass! I trimmed and mounted one of them on my card base.  Then I was able to cut the pretty scalloped lace piece and the three butterfly dies also in one pass!  It took about one minute to make all the cuts and embossing for this card! Yes, I had to go to a birthday party FAST! I inked the edges, cut some pretty paper strips and assembled everything super FAST and easy because lately that's the way I ROLL!

If you haven't used the eBosser yet you should give it a try.

• I became an affiliate because I simply adore this machine!  
• I am able to emboss and cut all the dies I need for a class in minutes!  
• It cuts through thin chipboard or felt like butter.  
• It can also cut fabric and other fun things easily and quickly. 
• Cuts or embosses up to 8 1/2" x 11"
• Cuts multiple dies at once.
• Quiet and easy to use.
• Saves wear and tear on your hands and shoulders--no cranking!

Click now to take advantage of an amazing special!  This special only lasts 24 hours from Saturday June 15, 2013 at 8:00 AM ET until Sunday June 16th at 8:00 AM EASTERN TIME! During the special time only; you can get this AWESOME machine for only $199.00. 

Includes:

• Three embossing folders
• Rubber mat
• Magnetic shim
• Retail value of $264.00 

 You will kick yourself if you wait too long and miss this sale! The $199 deal is like getting Black Friday pricing in June! 

Save time and effort with the Craftwell eBosser--the best automatic embossing and die-cutting machine that uses any standard dies and more!

Next up is LAWN FAWN.  I LOVE their stamps and everyone there is so NICE!

Below are the links in order in case you missed anyone. 

• http://SewCalGal.blogspot.com
• http://MountainsideBride.com
• http://purplepaperparadise.blogspot.com
• Llamatales.blogspot.com  (YOU ARE HERE)
• http://lawnfawn.blogspot.com
• http://jazmin-rose.blogspot.com
•  http://blog.craftwellusa.com

Card Supplies used:

• 8 1/2 x11" Embossing folder from Craftwell
• Butterfly dies from A Muse Studio 
• Border die from Cheery Lynn Designs

Check in tomorrow for something awesome!

Thought I'd try out my mobile blogging app so I can warn you about something tomorrow. Come back for an awesome deal on a great tool! 

In the meantime here's a happy gekko from Tahiti who keeps me company at work!

And tonight I'll fall asleep with you in my heart!

All supplies available from my A Muse Studio Store

I seldom make pink cards but I couldn't resist this pretty Valentine's theme.
 

All supplies from A Muse Studio:

All for Love

Love  Me Do

Valentine Washi Tape

Big Heart Die Set

Shell Paper

Pebbles Shimmer Chalks

Memento Cocoa Ink

Shell Ink Pad

1/4" Shell Organdy Ribbon

Goodbye Gingham!

Supplies available from my  A Muse Studio Store

I absolutely adore the A Muse Studio gingham paper.  I was stunned to find that it is being discontinued.  The good thing is you can still get it till the end of February and it is 30% off too!  Another fun discontinued item is the Perfectly Polished Stamp set that is also 30% off until it is discontinued till the end of the month.

This card features white embossed flatware and some pretty buttons on top of a cute cut up doily that I used to make a scalloped edge.  Time to get ready for a picnic!  

Supplies Used from A Muse Studio:

Perfectly Polished Stamp Set

 Blueberry Cardstock

Cobalt Cardstock

Blueberry Gingham Cardstock

3 1/2" Doily

Navy Buttons

Versamark Ink

White Embossing Powder

Glue Dots

Stamp set and Gingham paper 30% off through February at my  A Muse Studio Store

Two Cards; One Sketch

 How about a fun card sketch today?  I made two different Valentines using this sketch. Both cards feature the cute 3 1/2" doilies from A Muse Studio.  I also used the Heart Trio Die to make a peek-a-boo hole in the front so the inside of the card shows through.  The remaining heart that is cut out is popped up using 3D Foam Tape on the inside.

Supplies available from my  A Muse Studio Store

Come Fly With Me Card Inside

Come Fly With Me Stamp Set

Supplies Used:

Come Fly With Me Stamp Set

Cherry Cardstock

Cherry Heartbreaker Cardstock 

Onyx Versafine Ink

Cherry Ink

3 1/2" Doily

Cherry 1/4" Polka Dot Organdy

Heart Trio Die
3D Foam Tape 

Supplies available from my  A Muse Studio Store

Just Because Card Inside

Just Because Stamp Set

Supplies Used: 

Just Because Stamp Set 

 Burano Cardstock (renamed to Poppy in the 2013 catalog)

Shell Cardstock 

Washi Paper (Imported from Japan)

 Cherry Ink 

White Gel Pen

Sugar Pearl Stickers

 3 1/2" Doily 

 Burano Satin Ribbon (renamed to Poppy in the 2013 catalog)

Organdy Heart Trio Die

3D Foam Tape

Corner Rounder