Monthly Archives: June 2010

Sparkler Cupcake

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I finally had a chance to participate in the monthly A Muse Lounge Challenge, “Taking off some Layers” (create a single layer card). I’m sure this has been done a hundred times, but when I saw this Sparkler stamp from A Muse my first instinct was to combine it with a cupcake from their Cupcake Builder clear stamp set to make a cute little festive cupcake.

For my greeting I combined another two stamps (Happy Birthday to you & Favourite peeps MA), only inking the “happy birthday” part of the sentiment and breaking up “to one of my favourite peeps”. When I realized that I had stamped my cupcake a little too high, I decided to draw one of those borders that are so popular lately.

For the cupcake frosting I used liquid applique and sprinkled on some ultra fine glitter before heat-setting the applique. The bottom half of the cupcake is coloured with my new Koh-I-Noor woodless pencils and spica, while the sparkler was coloured with the Pitch Black Spica then glittered up even more with yellow stickles.

I’ve been uber busy preparing TOP SECRET cards for the rapidly approaching A*MUSE*A*PALOOZA event at The Paperie – see the post below this one for more details on the classes and make’n’takes I’ll be hosting.

July 2010 Classes

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A-Muse-A Palooza Make’n’Take Marathon – Saturday, July 10th (FREE)
Drop by The Paperie any time between 11:30am-4:00pm (choose your time slot when you register).
I will be hosting a FREE Make’n’Take using the new A Muse release throughout the day on Saturday. Registration is required in advance to secure your space, but you can choose any time between 11:30 and 4pm to drop by. We will make a different card on the three M’n’T days.

Holidays and Fall Days Card Class – Monday, July 12th
Two time slots: 2:00-3:30 or 6:30-8:00 (same cards in each time slot)
You will use new wood mounted stamps revealed at A-MUSE-A-PALOOZA 2010 to make three fun holiday cards and one fall card that will be sure to delight!

A-Muse-A Palooza Make’n’Take Marathon – Tuesday, July 13th (FREE)
Drop by any time between 11:30am-4:00pm (choose your time slot when you register).
I will be hosting another FREE Make’n’Take featuring the new A-Muse-a-Palooza release throughout the day on Tuesday. Registration is required in advance to secure your space, but you can choose any time between 11:30 and 4pm to drop by!

Merry & Scary Card Workshop – Wednesday, July 14th
Two time slots: 2:00-3:30 or 6:30-8:00 (same cards in each time slot)
In this fun class you will use some special NEW A Muse stamps to make a combination of winter, Christmas, and Halloween cards that will sparkle and spook with holiday glee! If you have already taken the other A Muse class or Make’n’Takes offered earlier in the week, don’t worry – this class will have all NEW card designs you won’t want to miss! (Thanks to Lori for the great class title!)

A-Muse-A Palooza Make’n’Take Marathon – Thursday, July 15th
Drop by any time between 11:30am-4:00pm (choose your time slot when you register).
I will be hosting another FREE Make’n’Take featuring the new A-Muse-a-Palooza release throughout the day on Thursday. Registration is required in advance to secure your space, but you can choose any time between 11:30 and 4pm to drop by.

A-Muse-A-Palooza Crop Night – Friday, July 16th (6:30pm-midnight)
This is not just your ordinary Crop Night! This is a chance for you to come in and get started on your Christmas Cards – refreshments and snacks will be provided! The Paperie will have a selection of NEW A Muse stamps available for FREE rental on this night only, as well as a few different A Muse-infused card & layout ideas for you to draw inspiration from (or even copy if you so desire!). Scrapbookers are welcome to join in the fun as well – participants can do their own thing, or join in on our Holiday Tag make’n’take.

A Muse Fancy Floral Cards – Tuesday, July 20th (6:30pm)
This class was so popular last month that I’m teaching a sequel featuring the beautiful floral stamps from A Muse. Make four NEW elegant cards using a blend of new and old floral images from A Muse – we’ll even experiment with Copic Markers in this class! Whether you participated or missed out on the last Fancy Florals, you won’t want to miss the sequel!

Fancy Florals Part II

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I had such an amazing turn-out and so much positive feedback from my Fancy Florals class this Tuesday past that I have decided to offer it again in July – but not to fear if you already took the first class, we will be making different cards using a combination of newer and older floral images from A Muse!

Check out the rest of the cards we made in the class on Tuesday…

A Muse Stamps: Bursting Blooms, Many Thanks FL, Marigold solid, Have a Beautiful Day FL, Marigold. A Muse Papers: Paprika, Orange Shimmer Couture, White, Madeira Blue, Ivory, Yellow, Pink Shimmer Couture. A Muse Accents: Pink Chiffon Sheer Polka Dot ribbon, Cranberry Pretty Pearls, White Pretty Pearls. Other: Scor-Pal, Stickles, Tombows, Inks, Corner Rounder.

A Muse Fancy Floral Cards – Tuesday, July 20th (6:30pm)
This class was so popular last month that The Paperie is offering a sequel featuring the beautiful floral stamps from A Muse. Join me to make four NEW elegant cards using a blend of old and new floral images from A Muse – we’ll even experiment with Copic Markers in this class! Whether you participated or missed out on the last Fancy Florals in June, you won’t want to miss the sequel in July!

Queen Anne’s Lace

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Here’s a quick peek at one of the cards we’ll be making in my upcoming Fancy Florals class on Tuesday night at The Paperie…

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I fell in love with this stamp the minute I saw it – and although I promised myself “no more flowers”, sometimes you just gotta keep up with the Joneses. Jones’s? Jones’? Whatever – Queen Anne’s Lace is technically a weed, so there. I may  have purchased a few other flowers, here or there… ahem.

Look at THIS box, pretty exciting right?

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No, they’re not all mine. Sadly. Just seven of them… plus the Queen Anne’s Lace. You’ll have to sign up for my class on Tuesday to see the rest of the stamps I bought – there’s only one space left 😉

Perhaps I’ll provide another sneak peek before the weekend is over – have a good one!