*cute chick with nice hare*

Here's a fun card I made for my little niece, Jazi. She gave my daughter, Livi, the cutest pink t-shirt. It had a chick and a bunny on it, and beneath them it said "cute chick with nice hare". It was the perfect shirt for Livi! She has tons of beautiful, long hair. Her cousin, Jazi, is cute as a button... a little towhead with baby fine hair. She just loves Livi's hair, so when she spotted the shirt and was told what it said, she insisted on getting it for Livi. How sweet! I love making kids' cards, and it was fun to create this one to match Livi's new shirt.

I was on the demo side of the Stampin' Up website the other morning, and I watched a short video that showed a fun technique. The demonstrator stamped a flower onto vellum and then flipped it over to the backside and dry-embossed it. It gave me the idea to try something similar on cardstock. I knew that if I colored my images with copic markers it would bleed through to the back and I would be able to see where I had colored the images. I embossed the balloons, the bow, the bunny's eyes, and the bunny's tail. I think I pushed a bit too hard, but with a little practice I think it would be a cool effect.

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A Muse notecard, papers, MB little bird, and balloon. Brilliance graphite black pigment ink. Copic markers, black multiliner pen, and clear spica glitter pen. Karen Foster snap stamps. Penny Black Fresh New Day clear set. Stampin' Up sanding block. Heidi Swapp edge distressor.

*share your harvest*

The Saltbox Studio just released *NINE* new stamps sets on Monday. Kids Table is a super cute mini set that includes the ear of corn and "share your harvest" sentiment you see in today's card. Marabelle thinks that Farmer McDonald needs a gentle reminder to be a bit more generous with his bumper corn crop! ;)

Hurry on over to the A Muse News blog for *two* chances to win a free stamp from the new release!
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Images and sentiment by The Saltbox Studio. Notecard and papers by A Muse. Marvy punches. Brilliance graphite black pigment ink. Copic markers and clear spica glitter pen. Stampin' Up sanding block.

*snowmouse's mittens* - SNEAK PEEK!

I'm back today with a fun winter scene I created using one of The Saltbox Studio's original sets called Winter Wonders and a new mini set called Brrr. It looks as though little mouse remembered the buttons and the scarf for his snowmouse, but he forgot the mittens. And everyone knows that a snowmouse needs a cozy pair of mittens... so little mouse is scurrying home to fetch them! This set and EIGHT others will be available for purchase Monday on the A Muse website. Be sure to check the A Muse blog for more inspiring ideas!

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A Muse cardstock. Kraft paper for pocket insert. Images and sentiment by The Saltbox Studio. Brilliance graphite black pigment ink. Sicilian Blue Fresh Ink. Copic markers and black multiliner pen. Stampin' Up linen thread, white craft ink, and sanding block. Heidi Swapp edge distressor. Button and ribbon source unknown.

*vintage baby* - SNEAK PEEK!!!

On October 6th, The Saltbox Studio will be releasing *NINE* new fall and winter sets! If you look "outside the box", you just might find some clever ways of using these seasonal sets beyond the seasons. For today's sneak peek, I thought I'd give you an example to get your creative juices flowing. This darling little sheep comes from the new Church Mice Christmas Pageant set, but I colored him blue, drew him a wagon, and turned him into a vintage pull toy... perfect for a baby boy card! And you could easily turn "him" into "her" with a little bit of pink!

My little Livi has been home from school for the past couple of days with a fever and a miserable cold, so I'm not sure if I'll have another sneak peek for you before release day. But the rest of the team has been hard at work with some ideas that are sure to *WOW* you! Be sure to check out their fabulous creations! You won't be disappointed!
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Images and sentiment by The Saltbox Studio. Papers by A Muse. Brilliance graphite black pigment ink. Copic markers. Punches by Marvy. Fiskars mini scalloped scissors. MayArts ribbon. Stampin' Up creamy carmel ink and sanding block.

*painted pumpkin* - SNEAK PEEK!!!

Fall is here, and Beth couldn't have picked a better time to release her amazing new fall and winter sets! For today's sneak peek, I decided to feature this charming pumpkin image. I thought I would try something new, so I dug out my box of craft paints and painted the background. I love that it's not perfect. It's dabbed and swiped and streaked, and that just adds to it's charmingly vintage feel, as does the crocheted lace and old brown button. I discovered that markers do not work well over paint, so I stamped another stem and leaf onto cardstock, colored them in, and then pop dotted them on top. Be sure to stop back tomorrow for another vintage sneak peek!

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A Muse notecard, paper, and sentiment. Tall pumpkin from Pumpkin Oak set by The Saltbox Studio. Paints by Making Memories. Brilliance graphite black pigment ink. Copic markers. Crocheted lace and button source unknown. Linen thread and sanding block by Stampin' Up.

*celebrating 20 years!*

Today my husband and I are celebrating our 20th anniversary! This is the card I made for him. It's a combination of ideas I got from two incredibly talented A Muse instructors, Jennie Moczan and Katie Stilwater. These girls ROCK, I tell ya! I drew my inspiration from this card by Jennie and this card by Katie. If you've got a minute, be sure to check out their blogs!

And be sure to stop back tomorrow for a *sneak peek* of the new Saltbox Studio release!
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A Muse notecard, papers, Bracket Frames and Birthday Builders clear sets, owls, party hat, and balloon. Sentiment and gift boxes by Studio G. Brilliance graphite black pigment ink. Copic markers and clear spica glitter pen. Crystal effects and pop dots.

*vintage thank you*

Here's a card you might already have seen a few weeks ago over at A Muse News. This is one of those designs that are great for when you're in a pinch and need a card fast! It could be used for any number of occasions by simply swapping out the sentiment.

If you haven't tried any of A Muse's clear stamp sets yet, let me suggest Bracket Frames. The frame I used on this card is one of my favorites... and it's perfect for showcasing a sweet little scene!
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A Muse notecard, paper, ribbon, images, and sentiment. Brilliance graphite black pigment ink. Copic markers and clear spica glitter pen. Stampin' Up dimensionals.