Here's my improvements on the chipboard coaster idea!! I will admit that it probably more than doubles the cost, but it really is better!! That big clip at the top?? Monster strong magnet! Now this handy dandy thing can hang on the fridge, or wherever! I used crystal effects to hold the paper to the metal, then put a glob on top of the flower on the clip! What I really need are the Creative Candy A Muse stickers, but I don't have them (insert sad face here!) I hope to pick some up next week at AMAP events! What do you think? Sorry for the blurry pic - I was rushing!!

Blogger will not let me add a title - poohy - we'll see what happens anyway!! Thanks for looking!

I'm honored!!

I have been tagged!! Blogging for less than 2 months, and I've been tagged! I feel so honored! Unfortunately, I am working back to back 12 hour shifts this weekend, plus dealing with sick kiddos and trying to go out with a BANG in the AMAP Ambassador competition, so I am going to wait until probably Monday morning to properly address my tag!! I am going to go stamp for an hour or so!! So, thanks Michelle, for tagging me ... I will do it really soon! Run over and check out Michelle's blog ... it's awesome!

By the way - my AMAP shirt came - I will post a pic soon - I think Sarah B and I will have matching ones on at The Ink Spot in St. Louis on Thursday ... less than a week away ... I can't wait!!

First the Catalog, now this!!

This is the summer of excitement!! First, I was waiting with bated breath for the Stampin' Up! catalog - well, that came, and I am thrilled to have it in my hands (although I am trying to control myself and not order anything until I see the new A Muse stamps next week!) Which leads me to the next 2 things that I am anxiously awaiting!! First, I NEED my A*Muse*A*Palooza t-shirt!! Supposedly, it shipped on Monday ... but I want it now! I just watched my UPS man drive by, he waved, but didn't stop! I have to have that, then I can start being barely able to wait for my trip to St. Louis next week for A*Muse*A*Palooza! I can't believe it is almost here!! I'll just have to stamp to pass the time!!

Name frame and card!

This would be just perfect for this week's challenge ... unfortunately, I didn't use a single A Muse stamp on the frame (I know, what was I thinking!) Our friends Matt & Michelle just moved into a really great new house, and I made this as a housewarming present for them! Michelle is an amazing decorator, but I think I hit her colors well enough! This was really easy to make - love that Basic Gray paper!!

Here's a close up of the frame:
and the card:
Details: Stamps by A Muse and SU!, paper by Basic Gray, CS by SU!, ribbon by Basic Gray and SU!, brads and stuff by SU!, flowers by Prima, chipboard by SU!.

Challenge #10 - #2

This is my first attempt at a coaster clipboard dealie! I was inspired by Angie (check out her awesome blog here!)! It was really easy, but I think I may have an idea to improve it! Check back later to see what I come up with!!
Stamp by A Muse, Paper by Basic Gray, ribbon by SU!, brads from Hobby Lobby, clips from Cargo Largo!, really bad photo by yours truly!

Challenge #10 - #1

Here's a quick tag that I made for a friend's wedding gift! I embossed the dress with Irridecent Ice EP - looks much more sparkly in real life! The sentiment is done with the Karen Foster 1/8th inch Snap Stamps - I heard a rumor that these have been discontinued??? Anyone know more?
Stamp by A Muse, punches by Marvy, ribbon by SU! (oh, how I will miss the silver cord!), CS by SU!

Challenge #10 is Up!!

I can't believe that it is almost over ... but it is! Challenge #10 (which I assume will be the last one!) is up on the A*Muse*A*Palooza blog!! It is right up my alley ... ANYTHING BUT A CARD!! I love to make things other than cards ... ATC's, clipboards, frames, etc, etc! I usually make things, then give them away ... this week, I am going to make something for ME!! Go check out this post, and get your craft on! Can't wait to see what everyone does!