{nerdspecs gets crafty}

~ adventures in rubber stamping & scrapbooking ~

Friday, September 28

Treat for You!

I spotted these cute boxes at Michael's in the gift wrap section ... $0.69 each! I scooped up a few to play with. How fun is this?





(All images by A Muse Artstamps)

The ghost bell is from last year at Michael's on clearance, although I did see more this year. I also have bats, pumpkins, skulls, and witches! So much fun.

Stay tuned for another cute treat box tomorrow! :)

Sparkles & Spooks!

I'll be teaching at Smudges Rubber Stamps (952-974-9885) on October 9. Hope to see you there - call the store to sign up!



Sparkles & Spooks
Tuesday, October 9 - 6:30-8:30pm

$22 (5 cards/envelopes)
You’ll have fun creating 5 sparkly and spooky Halloween cards using a mix of Halloween images by A Muse, glitter, Twinkle Stickers, and more!

Friday, September 21

Frightful & Delightful!

Have you signed up yet?



Frightful & Delightful
We’ll make 5 frightful and delightful Halloween cards with A Muse’s fun and spooky Halloween images.
Tuesday, September 25 - 6:30-8:30pm
$22 (5 cards & envelopes)

Smudges Rubber Stamps (Chanhassen, MN) - call 952-974-9885 to sign up!

Tuesday, September 18

I love this guy!

Just wanted to share a quick photo of me and my honey from this past weekend.



He works retail management (icky hours) so we rarely have time to hang out, just the two of us. He had last Friday and Saturday off, I took Friday afternoon off, Lily was with her dad for the weekend. We went to lunch, the mall (bought outfits for our engagement photos), dinner, and then to happy hour and our friends' show on Saturday night. Sure do love that group of guys! Always a good time.

With all wedding plans, all the time (or so it seems), it was nice to hang out and just be together. Reminds us why we're doing all of this planning! Can't wait to be his wife.

WCMD - Cards for a Cause

Have you heard the news?


In honor of World Card Making Day on October 6, A Muse is thrilled to announce a wonderful new program called Cards for a Cause.

For more details, click here!

Monday, September 17

Relax

My mom asked me to make a birthday card for my uncle (her brother) for me and my cousins to sign. I struggle with masculine cards, but whipped this one up pretty quickly. I had no choice, she was on her way over to pick it up!

(warning: click on images, you get a huge version)

card front
(love my new oval punch!)


card inside


envelope
(diggin' this color combo, and these Love, Elsie cardstock alpha stickers)


*A Muse Notecards - French Roast Solid, Blue Raspberry Tin Plate
*A Muse Stamps
*A Muse Sheer Ribbon - French Roast
*A Muse Creative Candy Twinkle Stickers - Micro Dot (card), Mini Dot (envelope)
*Autumn Leaves Clear Stamps - Rhonna Farrer Swirls (envelope)
*Colorbox Fluid Chalk Ink - Dark Brown, Tangerine, Azurite, Olive Pastel
*KI Memories (Love, Elsie) Cardstock Alphabet Stickers
*Prismacolor Marker - Cloud
*Marvy Uchida Clever Lever Punches - Mega Scallop Square, Super Jumbo Square, Extra Jumbo Scallop Oval
*Ivory Cardstock
*3M Foam Tape

Fun Frames

Okay, so ... I've been hoarding super-cute pictures of my BFF Candice and her boyfriend Shaun. Just waiting to do something fabulous with them.

I spotted these magnetic acrylic photo frames on sale at Kohl's for under $2 each. And ... voila! It felt so good to just create for no other reason than FUN. It's been awhile since I've done that.

I am tickled pink with these, I tell you. Can't wait to deliver them!

warning: clicking on the images will open a huge version!
(pardon the crappy glare - acrylic frames do not photo well!)






and one of us, for good measure!

Thursday, September 13

Sweet Lily

Just wanted to pop in to share these cute back-to-school pictures of my Lily!

She doesn't look at all excited to be going back-to-school, does she?! ;)

First Day of 2nd Grade!

Wednesday, September 12

Fun Fall Birthdays!

Have you signed up yet?

Fun Fall Birthdays
Tuesday September 18, 6:30pm - $22 (5 cards/envelopes)
Smudges Rubber Stamps (Chanhassen, MN)

call 952-974-9885 to sign up!

We'll make 5 fun cards perfect for fall birthdays, using lots of birthday and fall images from A Muse.

Sneak Peek!
(warning: if you click on the picture, you'll get a HUGE version)

Wednesday, September 5

Upcoming Classes!

I just spoke with Trish at Smudges Rubber Stamps (Chanhassen, MN). We scheduled a bunch of fun classes - check them out! Hope to see you there.

All classes below:
Located at Smudges - call store to sign up (952-974-9885)
Feature different cards - 5 cards/envelopes for $22

Fun Fall Birthdays
Tuesday, September 18 – 6:30pm

You'll have fun making 5 fun cards perfect for fall birthdays, using lots of birthday and fall images from A Muse.

Frightful & Delightful
Tuesday, September 25 – 6:30pm

We’ll make 5 frightful and delightful Halloween cards with A Muse’s fun and spooky Halloween images.

Sparkles & Spooks
Tuesday, October 9 – 6:30pm

You’ll have fun creating 5 sparkly and spooky Halloween cards using a mix of Halloween images by A Muse, glitter, Twinkle Stickers, and more!

Winter Wonderland
Tuesday, October 16 – 6:30pm

We’ll create 5 dazzling cards perfect for the holiday season using a mix of A Muse holiday images.

Holiday Sparkle
Tuesday, October 23 – 6:30pm

We'll make 6 stylish holiday cards with A Muse's newest images and embellishments--these simple yet distinctive holiday greetings are sure to dazzle those who receive them!

Jolly Holidays
Tuesday, November 13 – 6:30pm

A Muse images convey fun and laughter in these 5 delightful designs. We'll combine a variety of images that can't help but draw a warm smile this holiday season!

Whimsical Winter Birthdays
Tuesday, November 27 – 6:30pm

You'll have fun making 5 fun cards perfect for winter birthdays, using lots of birthday and winter images from A Muse.

A Muse All Occasion
Tuesday, December 4 – 6:30pm

We’ll create 5 fun cards perfect for the a variety of occasions using a mix of A Muse images.