Monday, August 31, 2009

Happy Birthday Kelly

This card was created for my friend Kelly. On the inside of the card it reads "Have a latte fun on your birthday"! The cup was colored with Copics. I added Liquid Applique to the foam and steam and colored in the sprinkles on the foam with Atyou Spica pen in Chocolate. The card stock, paper, ribbon and sentiment "brewing up some fun" are A Muse. The latte cup is Hero Arts. The inside sentiment is The Cottage Stamper, Inc.

Happy Birthday Samantha

This card was created for my daughter's friend Samantha who just turned 20. The cardstock, ribbon, and stamps are A Muse. Hard to see but I added glaze to the balloons and the wheels of the vespa. Glitter and bling added to the princess crown.

Monday, August 24, 2009

Happy Graduation Kevin

My son Kevin graduted from College this past week end. His grandma asked if I would create a special card for him.
I created this card that was given to him from his dad, sister and I. We are very proud of him. Happy Graduation Kevin!

Happy Belated Birthday A Muse Friends

This belated birthday card was created for Melissa ( A Muse Lounge). The blue and white checkered paper and stamps are A Muse. The blue paper is Stampin Up.
This belated birthday card was created for Lesa (A Muse Lounge). The red card stock and stamp is A Muse. For the background I used the same stamp that is on the front of the card. I added red and pink bling. The pink ribbon and pink paper are Stampin Up.

Friday, August 21, 2009

Happy Birthday Destiny!

This design was created by Joyce, instructor at A Muse. This was another card we made at her Copic class. This card I made for my daughter in law Destiny. She loves to go camping. We also share the same birthday. The original card we made had darker trees and green ribbon.
All card stock, ribbon and stamps are A Muse.


This card was created for Destiny from Grandma. I was excited to use my new Martha Stewart punch that my good friend Kim gave to me for my birthday. Thank you Kim. The card stock, ribbon and stamp is A Muse.

I was asked to make a card for Destiny from our friend. This is another design by Joyce, instructor at A Muse. In our copic class Joyce showed us how to color the skin on the hippo. The original card had a different size bird. All card stock, ribbon and stamps are A Muse. Gotta love A Muse! Happy Birthday to the best daughter in law!


Another Birthday Card for Kyle

I was asked to make a belated birthday card for my son Kyle from our friend. The design of this card was created by Joyce who is an instructor at A Muse. This was one of the cards that we made in her Copic class. The card stock and stamps are A Muse. This is a fun card to make. Thank you Joyce.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Happy Birthday A Muse Friends

This birthday card was created for Tracy from the A Muse Lounge. The pink paper is StampinUp, brown and white checkered paper, ribbon, and all stamps are A Muse. The elephant is one stamp and I added the party hat and the balloon. I added petal pink liquid stickles to the scallop.
This card was created for Sherry who is an A Muse instructor in New York. The card stock, ribbon and all stamps are A Muse. I added bling to the middle of the flower and orange peel stickles to the scallop.

This card was created for Lexi who is an A Muse instructor in New Orleans. The ribbon and stamps are A Muse. I added the birthday hat and balloon to the Panda Bear. Bling was added to the top of the party hat. Candy Cane Stickles were added to the scallop.


This card was created for Michelle who is an A Muse instructor in Georgia. The card, ribbon and stamps are A Muse. The couch and balloons are two different stamps. Orange Peal Stickles were added to the scallop.


This card was created for Jennifer (Jen) who is an A Muse instructor in New Hampshire. The card stock, ribbon and stamps are A Muse. The gift box , table and charis are all separate stamps. Bling was added to the ends of the party banner. Jen and I share the same birthday but I am sure not the same age :)




Monday, August 17, 2009

Happy Birthday Kellie

This card was created for my neice who is celebrating her birthday today. The card stock, ribbon and stamps are A Muse. Happy Birthday Kellie.

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Happy Birthday Kathy

Happy Birthday to my BFF. We do not get to see each other as often as we would like as she lives in San Diego. We have been friends for a very long time. The birthday paper is StampinUp and the rubber stamps are from A Muse.
This card was given to Auntie "K" from my children. The design was copied from my friend Kim. (Thanks Kim) The paper, punches and rubber stamp are Stampin Up.

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Happy Graduation Ryan

This pocket card was created for Ryan who recently graduated from College. Shown here is the front of the pocket card. The creme color paper with RYAN's name, brown tab and red/gold congratulations are the inside of the card.
When you pull up the creme paper inside the pocket card it reveals the sentiment I stamped "The future is yours! Hope It's special just like you!". Congratulations to Ryan!

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Howdy

These cards were created for my friend Patty who lives on a ranch in Colorado and wanted a western theme. The cowgirl and sentiment "howdy" stamps are A Muse. There is a teal rhinestone on her hat.

The card stock, ribbon and horseshoe stamp are A Muse.

It is hard to see but on the front of the card is "The Cowgirl Creed How to Rope A Kick-Ass Life(by Ellen Reid Smith). On each boot is a rhinestone. The brown and white checkered paper is from A Muse.

Happy Birthday Kyle

This birthday card I made was from Kyle's Grandma. The orange card stock, ribbon and sentiments are A Muse.
Happy Birthday Kyle from Mom and Dad. The card stock, golf cart, tree, golfer and sentiment are A Muse. The sun is Memory Box.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Happy Birthday Brad

This card was made for our friend Brad. The card stock, ribbon and stamps are A Muse.

Congratulations Dillon

This card was made for Dillon who worked very hard and received his GED (General Education Diploma). Way to go Dillon. We are proud of you!

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Happy Birthday Novell

This card was made for Novell who is part of the A Muse Creative team as an instructor. Novell's classes are always fun to take. Not only is she a great instructor but she has a lot of patience. The ribbon and happy birthday stamp are A Muse. The larger Kokeshi Doll stamp is A Muse and the smaller one is from Uwajimaya's.

Thinking of you Helen and Mary

This card was made for a family friend who is recovering from knee surgery. Happy Healing Helen! The card stock, ribbon and stamps are A Muse. The original design of this card was created by Laura, Stampin Treats. My card is a little different. Thanks Laura for the inspiration.
This card is for a family friend who is recovering from an accident. Sending you sunshine Mary!
The ribbon and stamps are A Muse.

Happy Birthday Amanda

This was a fun card to make for Amanda. The card stock and stamps are A Muse.

Way to go Amanda!

Congratulations Amanda who graduated from college with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and with a Communications minor Cum Laude! Amanda is one amazing lady and we are happy she is part of our son's life.