A Muse stamps grabbed my attention when I first started stamping in 2005, and I've been an A Muse fan ever since. So it is a true honor to be an invited designer helping A Muse celebrate their 9th birthday!
Part of the birthday celebration means, of course, new stamps! Everything's Rosy releases today, and the images couldn't be more beautiful! For this card, I chose to use Bursting Blooms and the Flowers Whisper sentiment. The small trio of leaves on the stem of the flower is from the Bare Branch with Leaves stamp.
If you've never participated in a blog hop before, it's simple! The hop begins at the A Muse blog where there is a list of participating designers who have created projects featuring the new release. Visit each blog, ooooh and ahhhh over the wonderful inspiration shared. You are invited to participate in a giveaway at each designer's blog.
Each designer is giving away an image and a sentiment, and the A Muse blog will giveaway a Grand Prize to one LUCKY winner! Entry is simple... just leave a comment and that enters you into the drawing. One winner will be chosen randomly from each designer's blog. The winner will receive the stamps selected by that particular designer.
If you win from my blog, you will receive Bursting Blooms and the Flowers Whisper sentiment, both shown on the above card.
Winners will be announced on Monday, May 10th on the A Muse blog. A Grand Prize winner will be chosen randomly from all comments on all blogs, so the more places you comment, the more chances you have to win!
For this card, I chose to use the Marigold Solid image, and again the trio of leaves from the Bare Branch with Leaves stamp, just for a pop of green. I stamped the four marigold images using the same ink, but varied the intensity of color by "stamping off" the image on scrap paper before stamping each lighter impression.
For this card, I chose to use the Flutterby Flock image along with the Hello sentiment. Once I had the butterflies stamped, I added a glittery cardstock butterfly for a bit of dimension. Quick and easy!
Finally, for this card I chose to use the Bare Branch with Leaves image, as well as the Dreams Take Flight sentiment. To give a sense of motion to the butterfly, I added a swoopy line of faux stitching. Having a couple of EK Success butterfly punches really came in handy!
Now, pop on over to Becky Rusher's blog at http://thepolkadotcafe.blogspot.com, and check out her incredible inspiration! And while you're there, check out her other card designs too! Becky's projects ALWAYS inspire me! Tell her I say hello! *grin*
Participating Designers:
A Muse Blog: http://amusenews.typepad.com
Krystie Hersch - http://www.cupcakemartini.com
Lisa Spangler - http://sideoatsandscribbles.wumple.com
Lexi Daly - http://www.confetti.typepad.com
Anna Wight - http://sweetmissdaisy.typepad.com (you are here)
Becky Rusher - http://thepolkadotcafe.blogspot.com
Elena Shacochis - http://thestampingshac.blogspot.com
Lisa Strahl - http://apetitepalette.blogspot.com
Emily Montenaro - http://stampingscoops.blogspot.com
Jennifer McGuire - http://www.jennifermcguireink.com
Heather Meeson - http://onelittlespark.typepad.com
Julie Ebersole - http://www.papertrufflez.typepad.com
very pretty!
Posted by: bettyannmanghi | May 17, 2010 at 10:20 PM
Lovely, versatile stamps and wonderful cards. It's hard not to love A Muse!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | May 11, 2010 at 12:12 PM
Love, love, your cards. I love flowers and the color pink.
Posted by: Donna Broussard | May 09, 2010 at 09:47 PM
Love your cards - they are all beautiful!
Posted by: Victoria in Ohio | May 09, 2010 at 09:16 PM
I love all of your cards. Thanks for a chance to win. The flowers sentiment is lovely.
Posted by: Jenny McGee | May 09, 2010 at 02:32 PM
I love all the different styles of your cards from the button one, blingy one, and the branch one. Thank you for sharing so many.
Posted by: Connie NH | May 09, 2010 at 02:17 PM
I love your style! The first card is my favorite--love how you used the buttons!
Posted by: Greta | May 09, 2010 at 09:08 AM
Cute, cute... I like how you used the buttons. All your cards are very nice. Thank so much for sharing and the chance to win!
Posted by: Margaret McCullough | May 08, 2010 at 11:42 PM
Love all your AWESOME cards!!! But the Marigold (In My Thoughts) is my VERY favorite!!! BEAUTIFUL!!! Thanks for sharing your talent with us! & Thanks for chance to win such a GREAT set!! :)
Posted by: Lori Morton | May 08, 2010 at 07:30 PM
these are pretty fabulous!! Love your extra special touches.
Posted by: Summer Braxton | May 08, 2010 at 01:55 PM
Great card designs & great stamps! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Wendy Nasmith | May 08, 2010 at 06:37 AM
What beautiful designs!
Posted by: Katrina | May 07, 2010 at 09:57 PM
beautiful cards...I enjoyed seeing them....Amuse stamps always creates beautiful images...you made them *zing*
Posted by: ~~Deby | May 07, 2010 at 04:00 PM
Your cards are beautiful, I especially love the second one!
Posted by: Claude | May 07, 2010 at 03:44 PM
All the cards are awesome! TFS! I agree, amuse is great!
Posted by: katie | May 07, 2010 at 02:47 PM
Wow, I love your cards and I really love that stamp!
Posted by: Michele K | May 07, 2010 at 02:34 PM
All of your cards are amazing! I love all of them, but especially the second one!
Posted by: Rebecca | May 07, 2010 at 12:36 PM
I love that last card with the flowers
Posted by: anababy | May 07, 2010 at 11:13 AM
Love that flower stamp! And especially love the butterfly flock card!
Posted by: Toni Whitnell | May 07, 2010 at 10:19 AM
I like ALL the cards and stamps you have showcased...they are all beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the opportunity to win!!!
[email protected]
Posted by: Vicki Sopcak | May 07, 2010 at 09:45 AM
All of these cards are just gorgeous! Love how you have added just a little bit of sparkle to some of them. These are awesome stamping images...would love to win them.
Posted by: Melissa | May 07, 2010 at 09:00 AM
I am sooo in love with butterfly and flower images right now. This new release is a dream come true for me, my husband might have other ideas about it but hey, who needs groceries when there are stamps to buy? :)
Posted by: Kristyn Gish | May 07, 2010 at 07:34 AM
Great cards..I love the one with the glittering butterfly..love how it pops off the page and ready to take off, its beautiful..
Tejal
Posted by: Tejal | May 07, 2010 at 05:49 AM
Such a beautiful card--the flowers are almost alive! Thank you for the chance to win the stamps and for participating in the blog hop!
Posted by: Karen Rice | May 07, 2010 at 12:11 AM
The polka dots are great!
Posted by: Cathi Thorpe | May 06, 2010 at 09:32 PM
Love it! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Sara L. | May 06, 2010 at 06:20 PM
great project!
Posted by: Laura Stewart | May 06, 2010 at 05:54 PM
I love how you added the flowers and leaves to the bare branch stamp, wonderful idea and great cards.
Posted by: Jackie Bednar | May 06, 2010 at 04:30 PM
Wonderful cards, love the buttons on the flowers.
Posted by: Birgit | May 06, 2010 at 04:18 PM
Fabulous cards. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Olive Moore | May 06, 2010 at 04:16 PM
I am lovin' your "flowers whisper" card Anna, thanks for sharing so many ideas with us. So much to inspiration!
Posted by: Nancy | May 06, 2010 at 12:22 PM
Inspiration plus! I want all those stamps! And that pink shade...really woke me up...such a great color! (What is it by the way?) Thanks so much!
Posted by: Scrapycandy | May 06, 2010 at 12:00 PM
How beautiful!
Posted by: Cathy Green | May 06, 2010 at 11:33 AM
Oh my, all of yoyur cards are soooooo beautiful. I especially loved the bursting blooms on the first card. Thanks so much for sharing with us!
Posted by: Sandy F. | May 06, 2010 at 11:13 AM
I ordered this card the moment I received the email message that they were available.
Flowers can be used for so many different types of cards. I like that you have stamped the image in more than one color. The buttons added are a neat accent as well!
Posted by: PK Poetker | May 06, 2010 at 10:42 AM
Love each of your cards and all of these new images!!! Congrats to you on being an invited guest designer!
Posted by: Cindy H. | May 06, 2010 at 10:32 AM
Wow, great selection of cards you got there. I honestly love all of them but love the delicious colors of the "You are in my thoughts" card. Thanks!
Posted by: Rebecca B. | May 06, 2010 at 09:45 AM
Very pretty cards!
Posted by: dotukas | May 06, 2010 at 09:14 AM
Your cards are beautiful! WOW!
Posted by: Elizabeth D. | May 06, 2010 at 09:04 AM
At each blog on the hop, I find a new card to fall in love with! You are all so inspirational! Beautiful work!
Posted by: Meegan | May 06, 2010 at 08:16 AM
So beautiful! I love how you added buttons to the center and that sentiment is so pretty! All three cards are amazing! Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Carrie | May 06, 2010 at 07:29 AM
Wow! Incredibly beautiful cards!
Posted by: Agata | May 06, 2010 at 06:12 AM
Wow! Where do I start? I think the Flowers Whisper card is my favorite. I love the piercing, polka dots, twine, and sponging. I also love the stamping off and polka dots on the In My Thoughts card.
Posted by: Jenna A | May 06, 2010 at 05:16 AM
I love the color combinations...gorgeous!
Posted by: Cathie | May 06, 2010 at 05:14 AM
I love your cards. Pure inspiration. I would love to make cards like that. WOW
Thank you for sharing with us. I will be back.
Blessings,Phillane
Posted by: Phillane | May 05, 2010 at 09:45 PM
Beautiful cards, great inspiration!
Carol B
www.scraphappystudio.blogspot.com
Posted by: Carol B | May 05, 2010 at 09:34 PM
I love the second card. It's beautiful. Glad I found your blog!
Posted by: Amanda H | May 05, 2010 at 09:12 PM
i love your glittery butterflies, so pretty.
Posted by: Cassi | May 05, 2010 at 09:06 PM
Beautiful cards. I especially like the branch with flower -- very clean, simple style. Reminds me a little of some of the plants I see in the Japanese Garden this time of year. Nicely done!
Posted by: Gretchyn | May 05, 2010 at 08:17 PM
I really like the colors on the branch (last card). And that marigold stamp.. I have officially fallen in love!
Posted by: haejin | May 05, 2010 at 07:46 PM
I love the buttons!!!
Posted by: Lesa | May 05, 2010 at 07:05 PM
beautiful cards! I just love these stamps!!
Posted by: Kim L | May 05, 2010 at 05:20 PM
I love the cards. You used my favorite Polka Dot paper. Awesome!
Posted by: Karen Gauthier | May 05, 2010 at 05:03 PM
Love all the amuse sentiments
Posted by: linda monroe | May 05, 2010 at 05:01 PM
Beautiful cards!
Posted by: Cyndy | May 05, 2010 at 04:55 PM
Great cards...the butterflies are just gorgeous!
Posted by: Renee | May 05, 2010 at 04:41 PM
Great cards! Cool stamps and fun colors. Oh and I LOVE your new hat.
Posted by: nise | May 05, 2010 at 03:59 PM
I need to try the "stamping off" technique. You make it look perfect, just perfect!
Posted by: Debbie F. | May 05, 2010 at 03:40 PM
I just snagged that dandelion looking stamp yesterday and love what you did with it!!
Posted by: Kim Howard | May 05, 2010 at 03:13 PM
Oh wow such beautiful cards!! :)
Posted by: Mary Harris | May 05, 2010 at 02:33 PM
beautiful
Posted by: Stephanie Jones | May 05, 2010 at 02:10 PM
beautiful cards! thanks for sharing!
hugs
juli
Posted by: juli c | May 05, 2010 at 01:23 PM
All your samples are SO beautiful! Love all the pinks! My favorite is the "You are in my thoughts" sample--but I love them all!
Posted by: Sharon D | May 05, 2010 at 01:21 PM
GORGEOUS cards!!! WOW!!! LOVE them all :) Thanks for the inspiration and a chance to win these sweet stamps!
Posted by: Tracey | May 05, 2010 at 01:13 PM
Wow, all these cards are gorgeous! You really showcased the stamps well (A Muse knew what they were doing when they asked you!) Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: jaemom | May 05, 2010 at 01:07 PM
Love the new AMUSE stamps and how you used them!
Posted by: Jenine | May 05, 2010 at 12:55 PM
Lovely new floral stamps and beautiful cards. TFS!
Posted by: Mary Schmidt | May 05, 2010 at 12:44 PM
Your cards are so beautiful! I love the sentiment on the first card. I'd be happy to win the stamps, but just as happy to have one of those cards! Stunning!
Posted by: Sandi M | May 05, 2010 at 12:04 PM
I love your cards...the colour.
Posted by: Cathy Hughes | May 05, 2010 at 10:48 AM
Love the vintage-y spin you put on those very modern/hip stamps!!
Posted by: dcorder (deb) | May 05, 2010 at 10:33 AM
Beautiful cards, especially the "your are in my thoughts". Great job.
Posted by: Pat S | May 05, 2010 at 10:30 AM
wow great cards! really elegant (:
Posted by: Agus | May 05, 2010 at 10:13 AM
WOW!!! This is my first Amuse blog hop but I will definitely be bookmarking this blog. Your cards are so inspiring and absolutely fantabulous!!!!!
Posted by: Jada | May 05, 2010 at 10:09 AM
I love the flower button center! great idea!
Posted by: Alecia | May 05, 2010 at 10:09 AM
Gorgeous cards thanks for the inspiration
Posted by: Suz | May 05, 2010 at 09:37 AM
what a great use of buttons. Fab cards!
Posted by: Tonya in MI | May 05, 2010 at 08:25 AM
ohhh all your cards are wonderful !
Posted by: NatQuébec | May 05, 2010 at 08:18 AM
Stunning, stunning creations!
Posted by: Mary (Happy Now) | May 05, 2010 at 07:34 AM
Beautiful cards. Great colours. I love all these butterflies.
Thank you for this opportunity.
Posted by: Johanne | May 05, 2010 at 07:33 AM
All your cards are super , but I absolutely love the Bursting Blooms image and how you used it!
Posted by: Linda g | May 05, 2010 at 05:38 AM
I especially love the first card with the marigold blooms. This has to be my favorite stamp in the whole release. Varying the intensity of color in your blossoms is very effective!
Posted by: Jill Papadonis | May 05, 2010 at 05:23 AM
I love the second card best! great colours and the stamping is lovely:-)
Posted by: Michelle | May 05, 2010 at 04:47 AM
great cards - it's amazing how different the stamps look depending on the designer. your cards (as always) are beautiful. thanks.
Posted by: caroline | May 05, 2010 at 03:40 AM
I'm glad I don't have to pick out a favorite - they are all so lovely!
Posted by: Su | May 05, 2010 at 02:41 AM
Wow. Beautiful cards. Simply stunning. Judith :)
Posted by: Judith Gowdy | May 05, 2010 at 01:02 AM
Totally amazing. What a great set of cards to showcase the new stamps... Stunning!!!
Posted by: Dawn T | May 05, 2010 at 12:58 AM
Super cute cards!
Posted by: Devon | May 05, 2010 at 12:39 AM
They're all very, very lovely!
Posted by: Kim L. | May 05, 2010 at 12:11 AM
Wow - so many beautiful cards, very impressive.
Posted by: Becs Attwood | May 05, 2010 at 12:05 AM
............THUD!!! Oh, Anna!!! You know I'm PIMPin'!!! These are each absolutely BEAUTIMOUS!!!
Posted by: JulieHRR | May 04, 2010 at 11:23 PM
I'm in the pink - not the easiest colour for me to work with - thanks to you and your beautiful cards.
Posted by: Harriet | May 04, 2010 at 11:20 PM
Lovely creations Anna... the 'hello' one is my absolute fave... great stamps from A Muse... must say...
Hugs
Shalini
Posted by: Shalini | May 04, 2010 at 11:13 PM
Love your cards & the stamps!
Posted by: stacy s | May 04, 2010 at 11:00 PM
Beautiful cards! My favorite is the one with the branch and butterfly.
Posted by: Maria | May 04, 2010 at 10:44 PM
I really like the distressed but elegant look you gave to your card. Congratulations!
Posted by: Luz Maria Martin del Campo | May 04, 2010 at 10:42 PM
soooo gorgeous. cant wait to try something lke this on my next card!! talk about inspiring!!
Posted by: Linda Trace | May 04, 2010 at 09:58 PM
Wow love all your cards! I don't know which one the most! Love the buttons on the first one!
Posted by: AnitaRex | May 04, 2010 at 09:46 PM
All of your cards are beautiful! I can't pick a favorite, glad I don't have to!
Posted by: Kelley | May 04, 2010 at 09:42 PM
Love these new stamps and the cards you've made.
Posted by: EJ | May 04, 2010 at 09:22 PM
Beautiful cards, I want some of these stamps. Thanks so much for the chance to win.
Posted by: Shari (cricutrookie) | May 04, 2010 at 09:19 PM