Creative Grace

Spring is in the air

This one makes me happy! :)

 

Without a doubt, *tiny bird* is at the top of my list of favorite A Muse stamps!   In fact, I've probably used this stamp more than any other in my collection and knew this adorable lil guy would be perfect for a woodland critter card.  I was so inspired when I saw the new *clouds* 81/2 x 11 paper by  A Muse that I immediately thought of the bird sitting on top of the world :)   

A Muse stamps have always been so inspiring to me and this is especially true this week as we highlight all of our fun woodland critter stamps and fabulous papers.  Be sure to check back later, I've got yet another card to share with you.

Card Recipe:

Stamps: tiny bird, sittin' here, and tree branches from the trees 2 clear stamp set by A Muse

Paper: *new* clouds and kitchen green by A Muse

ink: Memento rich cocoa

Other: EK circle punches and Stampdendous sunshine yellow fun flock (circle card base was hand cut)

Woodland friend

Every once in a while, when you least expect it, you might get surprised by someone who lends a helping hand and makes your day a little bit better.  Who doesn't love a friend like this?  Sometimes I have a hard time coming up with just the right way to say thank you.  Turns out, A Muse's adorable squirrel stamp is perfect for this:

 

This is actually a special gate-fold card that doubles as a gift card holder:

 

 

 

I'm having a lot of fun this week making cards featuring A Muse's fabulous line of fun critters.  Be sure to check back tomorrow for another inspiring card.  

There's also loads more inspiration on the blogs of my fellow Muses (links to the right)- you're gonna love what they've come up with!

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Tree stump, squirrel, nuts about you, and acorn by A Muse

Paper: *new* birch woodgrain, *new* apricot, and natural white by A Muse

ink: Memento rich cocoa and desert sand

Other: Fiskars apron lace punch, Zutter 1/2" corner rounder, EK 3/4 x 1 1/2" oval punch, Marvy scalloped square punch, Copic Original E21, Koh-I-Noor colored pencils, file (for sanding edges), and  A Muse pearl polka dot sheer ribbon

Woodland critter inspiration time!

Today starts woodland critters inspiring ideas from A Muse!  A Muse has a fabulous collection of adorable lil guys guaranteed to put a smile in your heart.  I'm excited today to share my favorite *crawling critter* with you - the caterpillar!  (Isn't he just happiness?)  Everyone is going crazy for flowers right now, so I thought he would be perfect munching on one:

Did you notice the BRAND NEW watermelon paper color???  So fun and bright.  Be sure to visit the blogs of the other Muses today for more inspiring ideas.

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Hello, eucalyptus, and caterpillar by A Muse

Paper: Woodgrain, sage green, and watermelon by A Muse

ink: Memento rich cocoa, Brilliance moonlight white

Other: EK 1 1/2" circle punch (to make leaves), EK 2" flower punch, white embossing powder, button, twine