tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24505356876925280972024-02-19T08:54:01.371-06:00A Stampin' Good TimeBeth Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494919735136905661noreply@blogger.comBlogger342125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450535687692528097.post-25856522981961573402011-04-05T19:46:00.000-05:002011-04-05T19:46:56.472-05:00WOW!!!Each time I look through the A Muse Studio Catalog, I have another "thud" moment and WOW how clever!<br />
Not seen it? You can check it out on <a href="https://www.amusestudio.com/beththomas">my webstore</a> under "our products." Go to the bottom of the page & in a very light gray you will see "Catalog and Inspiration Guide." Click on it and get ready to ENJOY!!!! Caution: please be in the seated position when first looking through the catalog. A Muse Studio and A Stampin' Good Time are not responsible if anyone DFOs. For my non-Southern friends that means "Done Fell Out"- yes, a true description often used in giving information to emergency medical personel. It's ALWAYs A Stampin' Good Time! Take care!Beth Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494919735136905661noreply@blogger.com51tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450535687692528097.post-79808313769247719532011-04-03T12:14:00.000-05:002011-04-03T12:14:41.120-05:00Now Open...My very own A Muse Creative Consultant website opened officially on Friday, April 1st. By visiting<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">A Muse Studio fans can shop for all the wonderful goodies in the catalog 24/7 AND your order will come directly to you! Planning to place a big order? Well, if your order is $150.00 or more then please contact me at <a href="mailto:beththomas@knology.net">beththomas@knology.net</a> . This way, if I place your order for you, you can get hostess credit with free and discounted products as discribed in our Hostess Program. (click on my webstore >"host a party" (top right hand quarter.) The webstores are one of the many things that has me head-over-heals with A Muse Studio! It's ALWAYs A Stampin' Good Time! Take care!</div>Beth Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494919735136905661noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450535687692528097.post-77307485927855371642011-03-30T12:24:00.000-05:002011-03-30T12:24:21.793-05:00To Be Creatively Uninhibited...I don't know about everyone else but sometimes using a new supply or tool causes me to cringe- it's so new and perfect and brings out the hoarding tendencies in me! Like swimming, though, I have learned that it's just easier to plunge right in and start creating.<br />
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My 7-year-old daughter is my "crafty girl." You will find her in my craft room (with or without me) making something and just singing away (one of my favorite sounds)! Pretty much all of my supplies are at her disposal except my A Muse Studio things! I went into my studio this morning and saw that she had been "creating" with some mica powders. The little pots had set in their designated drawer for I don't know how long. I know and have taught several techniques with them over the years but they don't fall into my "comfort zone" of creating. Her little project made me realize that maybe I need to get out of the "comfort zone" and just have the heart felt fun that makes me sing when I craft! It's ALWAYs A Stampin' Good Time! Take care!Beth Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494919735136905661noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450535687692528097.post-13778972716233106832011-03-27T17:56:00.002-05:002011-03-27T17:58:22.828-05:00Please Join Me For...<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">An Introductory Gala For A Muse Studio</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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I am so excited to share with you the 2011 A Muse Studio catalog! Please join me for free make-n-take, door prizes, specials, and refreshments as we explore a complete creative solution in the special A Muse style- with a new twist! Can't make it, please contact me and we can book a date for me to share A Muse Studio with you and your friendsBeth Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494919735136905661noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450535687692528097.post-66458464251987864422011-03-02T16:11:00.000-06:002011-03-02T16:11:11.320-06:00And the winner is....<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://paperdelightz.blogspot.com/">Rose Ann</a>!!!!!!!</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Congratulations! You win a copy of the brand spankin' new <a href="https://www.amusestudio.com/index.asp">Amuse Studio</a> catalog, as well as, a sampling of some of our brand new embellies! If you will please e-mail me with your mailing address, I will get those to you ASAP!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">So what does everybody think about the exciting Amuse news! So would anybody like to SASS things up a notch? Then join Team SASS (Southern <a href="https://www.amusestudio.com/index.asp">Amuse Studio</a> Stampers.) Pst, a little hint, you don't have to live in the south to join our team, but if you would prefer to sign up for a team closer to your geographical location, I can send you in the right direction. There are NO orphans in our stamping family!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Right now,<a href="https://www.amusestudio.com/index.asp"> Amuse Studio</a> is offering an incredible deal when you sign up as a consultant. The Standard Starter kit (a 385.00 value) normal is 175.00 but if you sign up <strong>NOW</strong>, you can get it for the crazy low price of<strong> 99.00</strong>!!!! Before I continue, the Standard Starter kit (along with some awesome tutorials from Her Royal Rubberness, <a href="http://papertrufflez.typepad.com/">Julie Ebersol</a>) is truly all you need to present a workshop that will make you proud. But as all of you know, as stampers we always want more, more, more! So Amuse Studio also offers a Deluxe Starter kit (valued at around 550.00.) Normally, you would pay 225.00 for the Deluxe Starter kit- a remarkable deal in itself, but sign up right away and receive the Deluxe kit for <strong>149.00</strong>!!!!!!! Want to see all the goodies you get with the starter kits, well, just come on over to my house and we'll have some stampin' fun. Wait, you live a gazillion miles away from Alabama, well, check out<a href="https://www.amusestudio.com/Join.asp?PriceID="> THIS link</a> for a run down on all the remarkable products you get!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Can you tell that I am bubbling over with excitement about my new venture. Regardless of the size of space you have for crafting, anyone can have their own "studio" with Amuse Studio! Take care!</div>Beth Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494919735136905661noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450535687692528097.post-31706338274092299902011-02-18T15:39:00.000-06:002011-02-18T15:39:58.133-06:00Our story continues...The suspense mounts with Phase 2 of Michelle's super sluething while the rest of the girls at Headquarters are "out to lunch." She shares with you 39 reasons to "like"<a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/A-Muse-Studio/123256007740749"> A Muse Studio</a>. Be sure to check out the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/A-Muse-Studio/123256007740749">A Muse Studio </a>facebook page!<br />
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Also, be sure to leave your comments on <a href="http://astampingoodtime.blogspot.com/2011/02/who-loves-great-mysterious-mission.html">THIS</a> post for a surprise drawing on March 1st. It's ALWAYS a Stampin' Good Time! Take care and have an awesome weekend!Beth Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494919735136905661noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450535687692528097.post-46097708485603232262011-02-16T14:12:00.000-06:002011-02-16T14:12:42.513-06:00Who loves a great mysterious mission?Hello, All! If you love to watch a truly terrific mystery unfold you will definitely want to "like" this page on Facebook!<br />
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</div><div align="left">Leave a comment on this blog saying you have "liked" the new A Muse Studio page and you will be put in a drawing for some awesome secret goodies on March 1. It's ALWAYS a Stampin' Good Time! Take care!</div><br />
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</span></strong>Beth Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494919735136905661noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450535687692528097.post-51143947706141992172011-01-28T07:45:00.000-06:002011-01-28T07:45:22.190-06:00A Muse-eum<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2GSPCoyu2aupevs_3MCdHKoZMBLA_rzdG6Jg0mxQFuR_r7No1kYCh-d8ckVcIr50o4cUAaATRlz4IIPP72FdwWQYp_XenVZOQIxA9VRv2I3dHSUrmf5yDCe5GYayMvVPvh3phnuImuQcs/s1600/under+the+weather+cropped.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="254" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2GSPCoyu2aupevs_3MCdHKoZMBLA_rzdG6Jg0mxQFuR_r7No1kYCh-d8ckVcIr50o4cUAaATRlz4IIPP72FdwWQYp_XenVZOQIxA9VRv2I3dHSUrmf5yDCe5GYayMvVPvh3phnuImuQcs/s320/under+the+weather+cropped.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>So... just because I haven't been posting does not mean my crafty space has been lonely. Most of my cards, though, are a fall, Halloween, or Christmas theme. So instead of re-living all of that I thought I reached back into my archives aka A Muse eum, and brought back my very first A Muse card! It was love at first site with Seattle Girl with her cute little slicker, galoshes and umbrella. Her "walk" looks so determined. Like she is going to make it regardless of what life has to offer! This was right about the time that I had just started "collecting" Copic Markers (Summer of '07) and apparently didn't have ones to go with this SEI paper and used waterbased markers instead. I used a Sakura Clear Stardust pen to add the shimmer produced by the rain. Fun stuff! Creating just for the sake of creating! Beth Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494919735136905661noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450535687692528097.post-60350834485770446232011-01-13T14:41:00.000-06:002011-01-13T14:41:16.363-06:00Wait for it...<strong>Whahoo</strong>! I'm back and so excited to be here! I can't even begin to describe the numerous happenings in my life that have made me neglectful of my little piece of blogdom but let's just say I am coming back with a <strong>BANG</strong>!!!! Stay tuned, Monday, January 17th I have a <strong>HUGE</strong> announcement regarding the paper crafting world and cannot wait to share this with you!Beth Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494919735136905661noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450535687692528097.post-59250004448778051602010-05-05T07:48:00.000-05:002010-05-05T07:48:34.208-05:00Mother's Day Roses<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLaFOaryFAXMqbSCU-fOafKlEnfUM_Db4IK5MZMH6DBktZz4lWctuByHJvtokrcOzPy6XagQKyksmKSkx-Oo-RHy9IIZ34yB311CUk-Lzf_6zewtzg7J4MEg-LOGpu93dKJ-GBFYC6dpnq/s1600/MDcropped.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLaFOaryFAXMqbSCU-fOafKlEnfUM_Db4IK5MZMH6DBktZz4lWctuByHJvtokrcOzPy6XagQKyksmKSkx-Oo-RHy9IIZ34yB311CUk-Lzf_6zewtzg7J4MEg-LOGpu93dKJ-GBFYC6dpnq/s320/MDcropped.jpg" tt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Everything's Rosy release could not have been more timely. These beautiful blooms have been perfect for Mother's Day designs. I'm not sure when a stamp release has given me such creative satisfaction. Not only are they so very pretty and oh, so versatile but the quality is such that I'm stamping perfect images time and time again. Let's hear for deeply etched red rubber! I made this particular card for my daughter to send her grandmother. I started by stamping off <a href="http://www.amuseartstamps.com/CartGenie/prod-3759.htm">Wild Rose Branch</a> with Memento Cottage Ivy ink onto Poison Ivy shimmer cardstock. Next, I added <a href="http://www.amuseartstamps.com/CartGenie/prod-3758.htm">Wild Rose</a> using Grape Jelly Memento Ink. One of the rose centers was cut out for interest and placed on with a foam adhesive and then a bit of yellow glitter was added to the center of each rose with a Sakura Quickie Glue pen. The<a href="http://www.amuseartstamps.com/CartGenie/prod-3151.htm"> Happy Mother's Day script</a> sentiment was cut out with a Nestability and attached with some very old SU ribbon (knew I had a reason to save that.) The panel was then adhered to a<a href="http://www.amuseartstamps.com/CartGenie/prod-3510.htm"> Blackberry Shimmer Couture</a> card. This truly came together in less than 30 minutes! Be sure to check out the <a href="http://www.amuseartstamps.com/cartgenie/prodList.asp?scat=147&sflag=2">Everything's Rosy</a> release now available for purchase on the<a href="http://www.amuseartstamps.com/"> A Muse website</a>! It's ALWAYs A Stampin' Good Time! Take care!</div>Beth Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494919735136905661noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450535687692528097.post-385968226084469342010-05-03T13:21:00.001-05:002010-05-03T13:23:48.755-05:00Teacher Appreciation Week<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Note click<a href="http://astampingoodtime.blogspot.com/2010/05/one-more-morsel.html"> HERE</a> to see today's post for Amuse-bouche!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As many of us with school-aged children know, this week is dedicated to the wonderful women and men that educate our children. Rachel's school has activities planned all week but she wanted to show her teacher, Mrs. Stover, more personal appreciation. We have little tokens of thanks planned for everyday this week except Tuesday (that is the day Rachel has an MRI.) So stay tuned for some more goodies. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Last summer, I got 3 of these cute SLAH (Southern Living at Home) terra cotta pots as a gift with a purchase. I put them aside in my gift-stash knowing they would come in handy. Mrs. Stover has already received 2 of these little decorated pots- one for fall with a little mum and some tiny decorative cabbages and one at Christmas with a poinsettia. So now at the end of the year, she has 3 little pots to use for whatever she wants. I had made little picks for each occasion and tied a cute sentiment around each pot. I thought the Swiss Red and Red Petite Polka dots worked well for our cute little geranium (I actually did all of the paper crafting last week- thank goodness after the sick week and weekend here at our house)! Here are some close up shots of the pick, tie around and card:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A Muse supplies- stamps- mushroom trio, ladybird, grasshopper, thank you for everything, make a difference. paper- swiss red, petite gingham in red, kraft (SU); other- red polka dot ribbon.</div>Beth Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494919735136905661noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450535687692528097.post-73836404632195315092010-05-02T23:00:00.000-05:002010-05-02T23:00:00.745-05:00One More Morsel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCpo3a5Hx98pkQijU-rGNfPzjtu_mEGLF__6S0B_X_77-PclDFvgZRFSisIFIs4-EKVK2oIacjzRwFjJcklMRrFVU_dyF9EMuBRGRWveCVxHak4mWbHUpKWFRNPhkCwsO5jaROECC0f0TF/s1600/IMG_4096+cropped.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCpo3a5Hx98pkQijU-rGNfPzjtu_mEGLF__6S0B_X_77-PclDFvgZRFSisIFIs4-EKVK2oIacjzRwFjJcklMRrFVU_dyF9EMuBRGRWveCVxHak4mWbHUpKWFRNPhkCwsO5jaROECC0f0TF/s320/IMG_4096+cropped.jpg" tt="true" /></a></div>Today is the final helping of the Everything's Rosy Amuse-bouche and it's Designer's Choice. I had picked up these little resin (I think?) frames at M's for 1.00 a while back with the idea that they would be just right for A Muse projects- simple, quick and fun! I started with a square of Robin's Egg cardstock then stamped Daisy Duet a couple of times in the corner. After heat embossing with Seafoam EP, I added a bit of Yellow Stickles to the center. Gossamer wings silhouetted in black above the Daisies and I'm finished with my insert. The outside banner uses the brand new "dreams take flight" sentiment. If I could have changed anything it would have been to have some Papaya Polka Dot ribbon in the place of the Onyx (guess what is waiting in my cart.) A sweet little gift to go along with a gift card for a grad or even a little Teacher's Appreciation memento! Which by the way, I stay tuned tomorrow to see what I made for Rachel's teacher in tomorrow's post! It's ALWAYs A Stampin' Good Time! Take care!Beth Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494919735136905661noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450535687692528097.post-17763511178016919232010-05-02T11:43:00.000-05:002010-05-02T11:43:32.206-05:00Amuse-bouche Takes Flight<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRhTsJtEmrYipiRcxpFhtPfjz_yUz87vb4l5so7Z-_ZAoDTehK1hIhXQy3l_U0EJbL8I-tgkks4aOEQ3OrLPvXb1R4NIIQ9KLyb5vmKe_LIzmZHR0ugnGMdzMnIDNMCIv_r2NyZyJ0FRN-/s1600/IMG_4094+cropped.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRhTsJtEmrYipiRcxpFhtPfjz_yUz87vb4l5so7Z-_ZAoDTehK1hIhXQy3l_U0EJbL8I-tgkks4aOEQ3OrLPvXb1R4NIIQ9KLyb5vmKe_LIzmZHR0ugnGMdzMnIDNMCIv_r2NyZyJ0FRN-/s320/IMG_4094+cropped.jpg" tt="true" /></a></div>One thing about the Everything's Rosy release is the big, bold images are perfect for playing with your favorite stamping technique. Here I inked up this awesome Flutterby Flock image in Memento Cantaloupe then "kissed" it with Tiny Flower inked up with Memento Rosebud ink. I really think this made for a fun effect! It's ALWAYs A Stampin' Good Time! Take care!<br />
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Stamps: A Muse- long grass, dreams take flight, flutterby flock, tiny flower Paper: A Muse- Apricot, Watermelon, Sage Inks: Memento- Cantaloupe, Rosebud, Bamboo Leaves Supplies: A Muse Orange Twinkle stickers, Fern Polka Dot Ribbon Fiskars Scallop Border punchBeth Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494919735136905661noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450535687692528097.post-43883397323578694852010-04-30T23:05:00.001-05:002010-04-30T23:05:00.163-05:00Everything's Rosy!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A Muse supplies: wilde rose, wild rose branch, hello fl; paper- robin's egg, sage; polka dot ribbon in eucalyptus. Other- yellow stickles, foam white EP, colorbox pigment ink- frost and apricot</div>Beth Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494919735136905661noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450535687692528097.post-41236288779779355172010-04-29T23:05:00.003-05:002010-04-29T23:05:00.240-05:00Another Helping of Beautiful Botanicals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkb7F1z_NCDbEqWxECUh8N1jHnsPfKmuGmBDl2JMaG78V8sTsQmmoHlg41xiwcfWXJHfeVL3BSdokeRV_1do4ygPYYpQw_vANUktIDcgYCyaYQ-T9UszcfuZ5XiiPfFyxG_ojN8hjr-qre/s1600/IMG_4091+cropped.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkb7F1z_NCDbEqWxECUh8N1jHnsPfKmuGmBDl2JMaG78V8sTsQmmoHlg41xiwcfWXJHfeVL3BSdokeRV_1do4ygPYYpQw_vANUktIDcgYCyaYQ-T9UszcfuZ5XiiPfFyxG_ojN8hjr-qre/s320/IMG_4091+cropped.jpg" tt="true" /></a></div><br />
THIS may be my favorite addition to the A Muse image family- bare branch with leaves. Like<a href="http://www.amuseartstamps.com/CartGenie/prod-3091.htm"> blossom branch with bird</a> and <a href="http://www.amuseartstamps.com/CartGenie/prod-3299.htm">wreath with berries</a>, fabulous minds at A Muse have placed the leaf stamp on the end of the branch stamp- genius! After I stamped the branch with Memento Rich Cocoa, I stamped and stamped off random leaves on the branch to add dimension and the look of a fuller branch- much like the trees around here right now- I love spring! The little flowers are actually made from the MS hydrangea trio punch but I thought when punched from yummy Watermelon paper, they had the look of Dogwoods- something that were everywhere growing up in Knoxville. Little Chocolate pretty pearls and foam adhesives were the finishing accents for my dogwood look. You will definitely want to check out the rest of<a href="http://www.amuselounge.com/showthread.php?t=3513"> the Muses blogs</a> to see even more beautiful botanicals. Also, be sure to stop by<a href="http://www.amusenews.typepad.com/"> A Muse News</a> at least daily for fun and prizes, yes, and these prizes aren't slacking! It's ALWAYs A Stampin' Good Time! Take care!Beth Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494919735136905661noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450535687692528097.post-1826482666617211872010-04-28T23:05:00.007-05:002010-04-28T23:05:00.453-05:00Yummy Botanicals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOCErREPitCvXi4cR5OjVGCj_JXhWxYSGMpkwqf9LRpzf48S9M55HIPjJuel-9cZu7O6aW7rFX0pTRjMsGgScQiPoArVbV2N6eW7WPW1V288fNMPjdgwMOL9E4h_L39vxPhQwxMRCjfAA8/s1600/IMG_4089+cropped.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOCErREPitCvXi4cR5OjVGCj_JXhWxYSGMpkwqf9LRpzf48S9M55HIPjJuel-9cZu7O6aW7rFX0pTRjMsGgScQiPoArVbV2N6eW7WPW1V288fNMPjdgwMOL9E4h_L39vxPhQwxMRCjfAA8/s320/IMG_4089+cropped.jpg" tt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Welcome to Day 3 of the A Muse Birthday Bash! It is the first day that we will be sharing from the brand new <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">Everything's</span> Rosy release of wood mounted stamps! There are tons of wonderful samples on<a href="http://www.amusenews.typepad.com/"> A Muse News</a> and the <a href="http://www.amuselounge.com/showthread.php?t=3498">Creative Team blogs</a> so you will want to be sure to check out those. One thing I love about checking out all of the blogs- it demonstrates how versatile these images are! Certainly a lot of stamping bang for your buck when you can use the same image in so many different ways! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So what do you think about the 2 new stamps I used here- Bursting Blooms and Flowers Whisper? What a gorgeous floral silhouette those bloom make in the Memento Tangelo ink. After stamping each of the images, I stamped off to give a bit of soft dimension to the design. A very simple card that I embellished a bit with a punched butterfly (MS) enhanced with Latte pretty pearls. Tomorrow may just be my most favorite of the cards that I made for this release, so be sure drop by in... It's <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">ALWAYs</span> A Stampin' Good Time! Take care!</div><br />
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A Muse Supplies: stamps- bursting blooms, flowers whisper; paper- apricot, latte; other- sheer french roast ribbon, latte pretty pearls.<br />
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</div>Beth Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494919735136905661noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450535687692528097.post-75254842348509200102010-04-26T23:05:00.002-05:002010-04-27T07:47:54.042-05:00Vintage Amuse-bouche!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZgM1-1W66d4SrM-tX9VD8fVormj10ToVVsEBXC9djOm5R3dCBWeIoE2NUO-dL2JuIkXmo78Xmj8ck4Jp5yizKyM0FmdhtdW-S7jUHwDVyr0QYVVzjka7rqrYMlMzIybqX12n949MNxHmZ/s1600/IMG_4086+cropped.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZgM1-1W66d4SrM-tX9VD8fVormj10ToVVsEBXC9djOm5R3dCBWeIoE2NUO-dL2JuIkXmo78Xmj8ck4Jp5yizKyM0FmdhtdW-S7jUHwDVyr0QYVVzjka7rqrYMlMzIybqX12n949MNxHmZ/s320/IMG_4086+cropped.jpg" tt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Welcome to day 1 of a fun little feature that we like to call "amuse-bouche"- a little preview of wonderous things to come with A Muse's latest release! So ready to wet your rubbah appetite? The first 2 days will feature 2 special clear sets released especially for the Birthday Bash celebrating 9 awesome A Muse years! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For day one, we have some old but dear friends returning to our collections in the form of this new Vintage clear set! Be sure to check out<a href="http://www.amusenews.typepad.com/"> A Muse News</a> and the other<a href="http://www.amuselounge.com/showthread.php?t=3498"> Creative Team members' blogs</a> to see what other "oldies but goodies" have returned! So... how about this cute little kite and "what's up" sentiment! I absolutely loved this and since a kite should fly, I paired it up with one of my favorite images- clouds! Some quick paper piercing gives this kites traveling through the wind! Whahoo! It's ALWAYs A Stampin' Good Time! Take care!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Beth Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494919735136905661noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450535687692528097.post-5375961994606984872010-04-25T23:00:00.001-05:002010-04-26T08:15:11.021-05:00A Muse is Turning 9!Be sure to check out <a href="http://www.amusenews.typepad.com/">A Muse News</a> for deets for exciting Birthday Bash fun beginning today and lasting through May 4th! Yes! 9 days of fun for celebrating 9 wonderful A Muse filled years! Tomorrow the Creative Team will begin with a little amuse-bouche so I will have some eye candy to share! It's ALWAYs A Stampin' Good Time! Take care!Beth Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494919735136905661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450535687692528097.post-83203834792858840512010-04-25T10:06:00.001-05:002010-04-25T10:24:28.399-05:00Masculine Birthday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnODI11XJkp_UvEIe_8Vkmui3m_Lk-s71UGleEfNaFWiUGdnIHgVIKiqqla608L6p8pBU2J0raD3A8d-ZI1JYPfRzjZLxJCtIQOzjZNLoXNSN8PmNjqhECX2niM9fIlMGMC1bhw_2s6I8G/s1600/Tom's+Birthday+Card+cropped.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnODI11XJkp_UvEIe_8Vkmui3m_Lk-s71UGleEfNaFWiUGdnIHgVIKiqqla608L6p8pBU2J0raD3A8d-ZI1JYPfRzjZLxJCtIQOzjZNLoXNSN8PmNjqhECX2niM9fIlMGMC1bhw_2s6I8G/s320/Tom's+Birthday+Card+cropped.jpg" tt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I never seem to have any masculine cards on hand and when I need one I need it right away. A Muse sentiments are perfect inspiration for clever cards! They truly increase the versatility of my images! The design for this card was insprired by a card in <a href="http://davebrethauer.typepad.com/">Dave Brethauer's</a> Card Design. I love this book! It showcases Dave's clean and simple style while giving tutorial for using colored pencils and water colors. Fun stuff! It's ALWAYs A Stampin' Good Time! Take care!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Beth Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494919735136905661noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450535687692528097.post-52145491636473502802010-04-02T07:45:00.004-05:002010-04-09T20:45:12.814-05:00Build-a-Bear Birthday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzdBRKKZLU0hXKtp4sQIgHKzt4NcEZxyQxzKd_j2DSfZOfE1kOB-38AGkV8nmK7-05jX7gFj59tZylf3nM7dGOsAIiKbffm9p42A1R891sLSIW9WJbTdYuYxHZIg_a8lMy36G96vOIdhjG/s1600/Madison's+Birthday+Card+cropped.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 253px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455520548465849778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzdBRKKZLU0hXKtp4sQIgHKzt4NcEZxyQxzKd_j2DSfZOfE1kOB-38AGkV8nmK7-05jX7gFj59tZylf3nM7dGOsAIiKbffm9p42A1R891sLSIW9WJbTdYuYxHZIg_a8lMy36G96vOIdhjG/s320/Madison's+Birthday+Card+cropped.jpg" /></a> Happy birthday, Madison! I made this card for my best friend's daughter's birthday party last Sunday. Today is the actual birthday so I just wanted to send a quick shout out to her. The party was at Build-a-Bear and, as always, Rachel has a great time! We have had so many Build-a-Bear events that when I saw this set in the SU mini catalog I knew I had to get it! I colored the cute little girl bear with Copic markers and cut her and her A Muse Sage mat with Nestabilities. The background paper is Doodlebug, as well, as the cute brads. The Vintage frame punch is McGill and the Cupcake punch is Martha Stewart. I finished it off with some May Arts ribbon and Stardust Stickles. I was so excited that the A Muse sentiment went well with the confectionery theme of the card! Hope everyone has a super weekend. It's ALWAYS a Stampin' Good Time! Take care!<br /><div></div>Beth Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494919735136905661noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450535687692528097.post-57195985090929675692010-04-01T08:20:00.004-05:002010-04-09T20:44:50.403-05:00Simply Scent-sational<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH91nad2LCRIXjaolmCVdKmmXKZ0yhEq43MjgW94M_GhfOcPXIgWEFZiLXubjui8ka7xlBrxUy1Kh8Jb6GdgpuNRZC3d2ZoImIsh32mGqoXJV5waPBLJOBFBYUhJDHq1oJoca_yaalWdlq/s1600/Simply+Scent-sational+cropped.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 243px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455158663009252930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH91nad2LCRIXjaolmCVdKmmXKZ0yhEq43MjgW94M_GhfOcPXIgWEFZiLXubjui8ka7xlBrxUy1Kh8Jb6GdgpuNRZC3d2ZoImIsh32mGqoXJV5waPBLJOBFBYUhJDHq1oJoca_yaalWdlq/s320/Simply+Scent-sational+cropped.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfJlL-uDjdsT-KH8MtC3BRwz2xwhPpkhWv9J-wtJhRm3TQ9p9qhCa-zQd28KaByrFf5oeAgRHqRDZVoHIvRcB08XSDiwe6cfLgw5ex7ZNnJtwhGMGxyWfDVj_u7OqLdJEtS7KEfB1vj9QE/s1600/Spring+is+in+the+air+cropped.jpg"></a><br /><br /><div><br />Ah, the fourth and final day for the Woodland Critter feature over at A Muse News but these little creatures are not going away. Stay tuned next week to Split Coast Stampers and 2 Peas in a Bucket. The Creative Team has been challenged to upload as many projects featuring the Woodland Critters from April 5th - 9th to those to community sites. I would love to have you join us so I am working on a contest right here at A Stampin' Good Time. Be sure to check back on Sunday evening for the details and of course, prizes!<br />Now onto my card. One of the things that I love about 8 1/2 x 11 paper (beside the fact that is now comes in this yummy watermelon shade) is you can make so many different sizes of cards. My Quickutz flower was too big for a cute little 4-bar, so today I decide to go with the traditional 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 card. I loved the way the little skunk looks like he is springing through the flowers. If you look closely you will see that I actually used tiny Easter Egg for my flower blossom and the stems are a partial stamping of seedlings in Memento Bamboo Leaves. The rest of the grass is a MS border punch! I mounted the flower on to Petite Gingham paper in black then attached that to a Watermelon card and added a bit of Black Polka Dot ribbon. It's ALWAYs A Stampin' Good Time! Take care!<br /></div><br /><br /><div>Stamps: A Muse- Skunk, seedlings, Tiny Egg, scallop dot border, spring is in the air<br />Ink: A Muse Black Dye ink, Memento Bamboo Leaves, Colorbox Pigment Coral<br />Paper: A Muse- Watermelon, Black Petite Gingham, Juliette sage<br />Supplies- Quickutz flower, MS grass border punch, A Muse Black Polka Dot ribbon, A Muse pretty pearls in black</div></div>Beth Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494919735136905661noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450535687692528097.post-82827840936628925452010-03-30T23:05:00.000-05:002010-03-30T23:05:00.123-05:00Spring is in the Air<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ8k-FvXvz30pNw68oCT9YVmjZOC1_q-56cPAOM7pf_Rt6rN50BeEwy6zYVPAymKw9dtvbCCHEz2Z9Nlk9CQHoRWHa78W5pSEWvkkWdR2S0pfc3hT4jQ-efGw158r-tEm9bJwEp6g5csV5/s1600/Spring+is+in+the+air+cropped.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 238px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454600519475927058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ8k-FvXvz30pNw68oCT9YVmjZOC1_q-56cPAOM7pf_Rt6rN50BeEwy6zYVPAymKw9dtvbCCHEz2Z9Nlk9CQHoRWHa78W5pSEWvkkWdR2S0pfc3hT4jQ-efGw158r-tEm9bJwEp6g5csV5/s320/Spring+is+in+the+air+cropped.jpg" /></a><br />So.... what do you think... I am head-over-heals for the new A Muse Clouds paper. It comes in<br />8 1/2 x 11 sheets so the sky's the limit for creative fun (sorry for the pun)! And what better<br />"silver lining" than a rainbow shooting from the Clouds. Of course, to get a rainbow, you must have the Sun and this one is sparkling bright with a bit of Yellow Stickles. I had the most fun making this cheerful card and hope to brighten some one's day with it soon! Be sure to check out the rest of the <a href="http://www.amuselounge.com/showthread.php?t=3389">A Muse Creative Team </a>for Day 3 of our Woodland Critter feature, and of course, <a href="http://www.amusenews.typepad.com/">A Muse News </a>for even more crafty ideas! It's ALWAYs A Stampin' Good Time! Take care!<br /><br />Stamps: A Muse- Clouds, Sun, Tiny Butterfly, Tiny Bird, Silver Lining<br />Ink: A Muse Black Dye ink<br />Paper: A Muse 8 1/2 x 11- Clouds, 4-bar notecards- Swiss red, Paprika, Papaya, Lime Peel, Blueberry and Blackberry<br />Supplies: A Muse Polka dot Swiss red ribbon, Nestabilities, Quickutz,Yellow Stickles, Copic markers, Spica Glitter pen, Foam adhesivesBeth Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494919735136905661noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450535687692528097.post-50788101293991275132010-03-30T00:01:00.001-05:002010-03-30T00:01:01.016-05:00Woodland Friends<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5xHmMEADVzg0KD1uh0EO1hnEFiSTY73qJgiRvGYCUG5cCdiTdPqCrY4DEocVosQzHe8N0d_9Y8ekJEU2Rvd0d1NxqlAOI_jx9U0jqlZ0oFiiFknBIRJ7S3iPU0H5tByXYdFkb5Hos1cwy/s1600/Woodland+Friends+cropped.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 230px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454214158643327010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5xHmMEADVzg0KD1uh0EO1hnEFiSTY73qJgiRvGYCUG5cCdiTdPqCrY4DEocVosQzHe8N0d_9Y8ekJEU2Rvd0d1NxqlAOI_jx9U0jqlZ0oFiiFknBIRJ7S3iPU0H5tByXYdFkb5Hos1cwy/s320/Woodland+Friends+cropped.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Welcome to Day 2 of the A Muse Woodland Critters feature! I just love the cute little Squirrel image! A little masking, and viola, there he is perched upon the Tree Stump! To make things a bit easier, I only cut a mask to cover his bottom half- no need to cut his curly, swirly tail! In keeping to squirrl-y theme, I stamped Acorn in Tangelo ink on to a background of, yes, did you notice, Apricot paper. This yummy NE W color comes in 8 1/2 x 11" and offers so much versatility for sizes and styles of paper crafting! Now look carefully, can you find a 2nd new paper, hmmmmm, you guessed a NEW woodgrain, Birch wood, also in 8 1/2 x 11! Be sure to check out<a href="http://amusenews.typepad.com/a_muse_news/"> A Muse News </a>and all the individual <a href="http://www.amuselounge.com/showthread.php?t=3389">Creative Team blogs </a>for further commune with nature. It's ALWAYS a Stampin' Good Time! Take care.</div><div></div><div>Stamps: A Muse- Squirrel, Acorn, Nuts about you</div><div>Ink: A Muse black dye ink, Memento Tangelo</div><div>Paper: A Muse 8 1/2 x 11 Apricot, Birch wood, 4-bar notecard- Paprika</div><div>Supplies: A Muse Grosgrain Stich ribbon in sky blue, Nestabilities, Copics, McGill Vintage label punch, Sakura white gel pen, foam adhesives</div>Beth Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494919735136905661noreply@blogger.com8