Last year, I did some catalog work for the "new" A Muse Studio. I loved working on their holiday mini. So when the art director invited me to add my "vintage" style to their 2nd catalog, I eagerly agreed!
I haven't seen the catalog yet, but this last week, A Muse Studio held their 1st convention in New Orleans. And all the card samples sent in for the new catalog were on display. Imagine my delight when one of their consultants posted pictures of the samples....and a good many were mine!
Here's the link to Mindy Fisher's A*MUSE-ingly Crafty blog!
Which cards are mine?
2nd photo - The triptych of vintage announcers.
4th photo - both bee skeps are mine
5th photo - the far left poppy card
6th photo - the far upper right (poppy) and the 2nd from the left (Union Jacks with "Carry On")
7th photo - the grey USA over grey/red travel labels
9th photo - the Union Jack "Carry On" (pretty sure that one is mine...when you do 30+ cards you might forget one.)
14th photo - same as 7th photo
Sweet! I'm excited to see the real catalog!
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
GC135: Favorite Paper
Oops...the Monday holiday thru me. I forgot to get this posted this morning!
We're using up our scraps over at Gingersnap Creations this month. Today's challenge is to use your FAVORITE PAPER.
Well my "favorite" (can a paper hoarder have a favorite??) paper has long been Basic Grey. So I sorted thru my BG scraps and used my heart Nesties. Little Quasi here was stamped and colored with Copics. Fun and fast! AND USED SCRAPS!
Thanks to this month's sponsor Stampotique!
Stamps: Stampotique QUASI #6015; "GIVE SELF A HUG" #4010
Ink: Memento
Paper: Basic Grey scraps
Accessories: ribbon, Copics, heart Nestabilities
We're using up our scraps over at Gingersnap Creations this month. Today's challenge is to use your FAVORITE PAPER.
Well my "favorite" (can a paper hoarder have a favorite??) paper has long been Basic Grey. So I sorted thru my BG scraps and used my heart Nesties. Little Quasi here was stamped and colored with Copics. Fun and fast! AND USED SCRAPS!Thanks to this month's sponsor Stampotique!
Stamps: Stampotique QUASI #6015; "GIVE SELF A HUG" #4010
Ink: Memento
Paper: Basic Grey scraps
Accessories: ribbon, Copics, heart Nestabilities
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Happy 2nd Anniversary
For my niece and her husband, who celebrated their 2nd anniversary on Jan 2nd.
Simple paper piecing.
Stamps: Purple Onion
Ink: Archival
Paper: Basic Grey
Accessories: glitter and glue pen
Simple paper piecing.Stamps: Purple Onion
Ink: Archival
Paper: Basic Grey
Accessories: glitter and glue pen
Friday, January 13, 2012
Happy Birthday, Carolyn
I was traveling over the holidays and missed my friend, Carolyn's birthday. It's a few days after Christmas. I wanted to send her a part of me, so I created this 5x7 mixed media piece.
The techniques I used follow a lot of what I learned in Christy Tomlinson's SHE ART class, which I took last summer. In the end I liked it so much I nearly didn't send it to her (wink).
This is the birthday card I sent along. I think the image is a Lost Coast stamp. I love, love, LOVE the sentiment. It totally cracks me up!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAROLYN!!
The techniques I used follow a lot of what I learned in Christy Tomlinson's SHE ART class, which I took last summer. In the end I liked it so much I nearly didn't send it to her (wink). 
This is the birthday card I sent along. I think the image is a Lost Coast stamp. I love, love, LOVE the sentiment. It totally cracks me up! HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAROLYN!!
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Rogue Redhead: Je T'aime
It's the first even Thursday of the new year! Time for some Rogue Redhead goodness!
It seems like FOREVER since I did any tags....and then I had to stop and laugh. I did all 12 days of Tim tags...silly me! Still the urge to do a tag over took me tonight.
The background text and boy come from RELISH READING and the sentiment is part of FLORICULTURE. I tucked a heart under his arm in preparation for Valentine's day!
Stamps: Rogue Redhead Designs RELISH READING & FLORICULTURE (sentiment)
Ink: Archival Jet Black, Distress Inks
Paper: tag
Accessories: ribbon/rhinestones; Prima rose & butterfly, copper spray, heart Nestabilities
It seems like FOREVER since I did any tags....and then I had to stop and laugh. I did all 12 days of Tim tags...silly me! Still the urge to do a tag over took me tonight.The background text and boy come from RELISH READING and the sentiment is part of FLORICULTURE. I tucked a heart under his arm in preparation for Valentine's day!
Stamps: Rogue Redhead Designs RELISH READING & FLORICULTURE (sentiment)
Ink: Archival Jet Black, Distress Inks
Paper: tag
Accessories: ribbon/rhinestones; Prima rose & butterfly, copper spray, heart Nestabilities
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
GC134: Ribbon
Wow...this is my first blog post of 2012! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
This month on the Gingersnap Creations blog we're getting organized! AND we have a fabulous sponsor this month - Stampotique Originals! Today we're cleaning up the RIBBON!
Getting organized for me that includes using bits and pieces that have been hang around my craft area - discarded from other projects.
The best way I've found to "glue" down ribbon scraps is to run them thru my Xyron sticker maker.
Take your bone folder and rub all over and around each edge to get a "clean" sticker.
Lay the ribbons down side by side and trim off the excess. I used scraps to paper piece Heart Throb and colored his head, hands and shoes with Copics.
Stamps: Stampotique HEART THROB #6057; "HUG ENCLOSED" #5244
Ink: Memento
Paper: scraps
Accessories: ribbon, Xryon label maker, pink puffy heart sticker
You have a month to create a Ribbon masterpiece and post it on Gingersnap Creations!
This month on the Gingersnap Creations blog we're getting organized! AND we have a fabulous sponsor this month - Stampotique Originals! Today we're cleaning up the RIBBON!
Getting organized for me that includes using bits and pieces that have been hang around my craft area - discarded from other projects.
The best way I've found to "glue" down ribbon scraps is to run them thru my Xyron sticker maker.
Take your bone folder and rub all over and around each edge to get a "clean" sticker.
Lay the ribbons down side by side and trim off the excess. I used scraps to paper piece Heart Throb and colored his head, hands and shoes with Copics.
Stamps: Stampotique HEART THROB #6057; "HUG ENCLOSED" #5244
Ink: Memento
Paper: scraps
Accessories: ribbon, Xryon label maker, pink puffy heart sticker
You have a month to create a Ribbon masterpiece and post it on Gingersnap Creations!
Friday, December 30, 2011
Gift Card Holder
This year for Christmas most of my gifts were gift cards. I love getting gift cards...so I give them a lot. (wink)
But I like to "wrap" them up, too.
Amuse Studio has a great 5-inch stocking die. Which is the perfect size for this. They also have a mitten that makes a great gift card holder too.
Out of two 6x6 sheets of paper (I use double-sided paper so the inside is pretty too). Cut 2 full stockings and 1 toe/heel.
For the cuff, fold a coordinating paper in half and lay the fold just under the die edge.
I lay the card in the center of the "back" of the stocky and place red tape all around it.
Place the toe/heel over the red line tape. You now have a pocket for the card.
On the cuff, place red line tape at the bottom edge of both sides. Don't place it higher or the card won't open.
I place both stocking pieces together and then fold the cuff over each section. I punch a hole in the cuff and added a ribbon and hanger. Removable glue dots will keep the card closed until it's time. Put one behind the card too, so it doesn't move around.
If you'd like to order the stocking or mitten die, contact Chris.
But I like to "wrap" them up, too.Amuse Studio has a great 5-inch stocking die. Which is the perfect size for this. They also have a mitten that makes a great gift card holder too.
Out of two 6x6 sheets of paper (I use double-sided paper so the inside is pretty too). Cut 2 full stockings and 1 toe/heel.
For the cuff, fold a coordinating paper in half and lay the fold just under the die edge.
I lay the card in the center of the "back" of the stocky and place red tape all around it.
Place the toe/heel over the red line tape. You now have a pocket for the card.
On the cuff, place red line tape at the bottom edge of both sides. Don't place it higher or the card won't open.
I place both stocking pieces together and then fold the cuff over each section. I punch a hole in the cuff and added a ribbon and hanger. Removable glue dots will keep the card closed until it's time. Put one behind the card too, so it doesn't move around.If you'd like to order the stocking or mitten die, contact Chris.
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