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Fight Like A Girl FREE Printable Kit

I've got some exciting news to share with you today!  As part of our efforts to Stamp Out Breast Cancer, we have designed a Printable Journaling and Card-Making card kit.  The best news... for the month of October, you can download this kit for FREE.

FIGHT LIKE A GIRL PRINTABLE KIT

The Fight Like A Girl Printable kit includes six 3" x 4" cards that you can use in your scrapbook or on your cards. 

Have you tried our Printable Kits before?  If not, they're REALLY easy to use!  To get your free kit, you'll need to visit our website and "order" this item.  Once you have placed your order, you will receive an email with a  link to the file.  (If you do not receive the email, be sure to check your SPAM or Junk mail folder.)  The file that you will receive is a PDF file that can be easily printed from any computer.

For GREAT results, you may want to try the following:

1. Experiment with different types of cardstock.  Our Sugar (white) cardstock works great and so does Matte Photo Paper.  I LOVE Canon's PIXMA Photo Paper (MP-101)
2. Try different Printer settings.  Most printers have several settings to choose from:  Normal, Fine and Quality (or something similar depending on your printer).  The colors and results will vary by print setting and printer.
3. Do your solid color blocks look streaky?  It may be time to refresh your ink supply (follow the instructions that came with your printer).  With an InkJet printer, you may need to do a "head alignment" or a head cleaning".  These will correct most printer issues and can make a big difference in the quality of your printout... especially if it's been a while since these were done.

The cards in this kit can be printed and used on their own or you can combine them with any other stamps you may own.  I decided to use my Fight Like A Girl stamp set to use since we're giving this set away for FREE ($3 s&h USA, $7 s&h INTL) this month.

For this first card, I used the HOPE stamp with the pink paint chip card from the kit.  I used my stamp positioner to control the placement of the stamp and also to re-stamp the words when necessary.  I started at the BOTTOM of the card and stamped the word HOPE twice to get a crisp black image.  I then inked up my stamp and moved up to the next color bar.  I stamped the word once.  I did NOT ink my stamp for the next bar or the top bar to have a faded look.   

 

I quite liked the look of just the word HOPE stamped on the colored background but felt like it needed something.  I stamped the Ribbon image from the Fight Like A Girl stamp set on A Muse Studio Vellum Paper and embossed it with clear powder. Once it was cool to touch, I used the Ribbon die to cut out the image.

TIP!  It can be tricky to get a good impression on vellum so if you use your stamp positioner you are able to stamp it a few times for a great impression.

This next card combines TWO of the printable cards.  I started by cutting out the word beautiful with the Large Fishtail Tag die.  I then stamped "You're" in Blush ink on the tag.  

I then had the idea to cut the ribbon die out of the paint chip card and was very excited with the results.  I love paint chips and have been collecting them to find the perfect paint color for our bathroom so maybe I'm a little too fond of paint chips at the moment?  What do you think?  

For this next card, I also combined two of the printable cards - the heart and STRONG cards.  This is an uplifting card that can be given for lots of reasons!  

I used one of the Word Window dies to cut out the word STRONG.  Love this!  

Some other awesome products used on this card:  Tag Bundle (for the stitched frame) and Redwood Background stamp for the soft, organic background.

I hope you've enjoyed today's cards using the Fight Like A Girl Printable Kit.  I will be back tomorrow with more cards.

DON'T MISS THIS!

For the month of October, we will be DONATING the proceeds from our previous years Fight Like a Girl Printable Kits to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to help with the important work they are doing to find a cure for breast cancer.  Each kit is only $2 but every little bit helps.  Thank you so much for your support!

Have a crafty day!

 

Stamp Out Breast Cancer

Happy Monday and Happy October!  It's an exciting month here at A Muse Studio and I've got much to share with you today.  

STAMP OUT BREAST CANCER

For the past FIVE years, we have been working to help spread the message that early detection of breast cancer saves lives.  This is an important message that is as relevant today as in 2011 when we launched our Stamp Out Breast Cancer campaign.  Our goal is to reach 10,000 stampers by offering a FREE Fight Like a Girl stamp set.  So far, we’ve reached over 5,000 stampers which is great but there’s still work to do and we need your help.

FIGHT LIKE A GIRL

For the entire month of OCTOBER, A Muse Studio will be offering our Fight Like a Girl stamp set for FREE ($3 s+h). If you already own this set, please help my letting all your crafty friends know about this wonderful stamp set.

The Fight Like a Girl stamp set includes 9 stamps total – a beautiful, stylized ribbon image, 7 encouraging sentiments and a push-pin.  The push-pin image is included to mark important dates on your calendar such as monthly self-check exams.  In conjunction with the Fight Like A Girl stamp set, we are also offering a FREE Printable 15-month 2017-2018 Calendar.  This is a full page (8.5" x 11") calendar that comes as a PDF file for easy printing.  I'll tell you how you can get the calendar download and more at the end of this post.

Our awesome Designers have created some inspiring NEW card ideas for you with the Fight Like a Girl stamp set. Let's take a look.

This first card was designed by Ilina and I love how she has used the Ribbon die - cutting it out of the card front to reveal the image stamped below.   

 

The pink Twinkle Stickers are the perfect finishing touch!

To view more of Ilina's work, please visit her blog.

Lisa's card is very pretty in pink!  I love the ombre pink circle she created as the focal point for the Fight Like A Girl sentiment.  Bubblegum sequins are a pretty addition!

To see more of Lisa's work, please visit her blog.

Melissa's clean and simple card is stunning!  

The ribbon stamped in pink on pink is soft and sweet and beautifully balanced with the sentiment in bold black. 

To view more of Melissa's work, please visit her blog.

 

For more inspiration using the Fight Like a Girl stamp set, please visit our Pinterest board.

GET YOUR FREE STAMP SET TODAY

Want to get your FREE stamp set and Printable Calendar?  Please visit the Stamp Out Breast Cancer section on our website.  We've got a few other goodies in there as well... I'll be sharing more about those tomorrow and in the days ahead.

 

Have a crafty day!

 

 

 

Stamp Out Breast Cancer

A few years ago we launched our Stamp Out Breast Cancer campaign. We are a small voice trying to help spread the message to our papercrafting sisters that early detection saves lives.  Of course, raising awareness is a good thing and I am proud of our efforts in this regard, yet women are still dying of breast cancer every day and that needs to change! 

According to Metup (www.metup.org), "In the last 40 years the Metastatic Breast Cancer death toll has not changed significantly. Nor has the mean survival rate of 3 years."  This is unacceptable!  These women are our sisters, mothers, friends & daughters! 

Today, a friend shared this video and wow!  I hope you will watch it and consider making a donation to one of the organizations listed here (iwantmorethanapinkribbon.com) to fund breast cancer research.

 

I'll be honest with you... after watching this video I had the feeling that our Stamp Out Breast Cancer campaign is completely irrelevant.  It's been on my mind ever since.

Last night I showed the video to my girls.  They were shocked and frustrated to learn that only 7% of research dollars are directed towards metastatic breast cancer research.  They were terrible upset to see that a 37 year old mom is going to die unless this changes.  "What can we do?" they asked.  So I asked them what they thought we (not the global we... the girls & I) could do.  Here's what they came up with:

1 - SHARE the video - we need to help get the word out

2 - Make a DONATION - the girls volunteered to add their weekly chore money (I love their generous hearts)    

3 - Create or participate in a fundraising activity - my youngest daughter has a fundraising event at her school and she is going to share the video with her class, suggest they donate to one of the organizations listed on iwantmorethanapinkribbon.com and make some felt hair bows (using our fabulous bow dies, of course!) to sell to at the fundraiser.

4 - Make some cards using the Fight Like a Girl stamp set -  These girls... they are so wise!  They said everyone likes to make, give and receive cards and this brings people comfort and you know... they are right!   

I hope that you will join us by taking ACTION this month.  Share the video.  Make a donation.  Raise some funds.  Make some cards.  Let's do it!

I think this card fits today's post.  I am hopeful that our efforts will make a difference!

 

The card above was inspired by this next card which was inspired by the changing leaves spotted while walking my daughter to school this morning.  Inspiration is EVERYWHERE! 

Enjoy this beautiful day!

 

Stamp Out Breast Cancer - join us!

 

It's October and we are PROUD TO BE PINK and show our support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

STAMP OUT BREAST CANCER

A few years ago, we introduced a very special campaign called Stamp Out Breast Cancer! Each October, we offer FREE products to generate awareness for Breast Cancer and the importance of early detection.

Too many of our sisters, mothers and dear friends have been touched by this disease. Together we can make a difference by spreading the important message that early detection saves lives!  

It is recommended that you perform monthly breast self-exams looking for any signs of change.  Beginning at 40 , you should have annual mammograms and clinical breast exams.  And, an overall healthy lifestyle is also beneficial: maintain a healthy weight, follow a low-fat diet and exercise regularly.

This year, we are offering the following FREE products! 

• Fight Like a Girl stamp set ($3 shipping & handling fee)
• Printable Journaling cards (download)
• Printable 15- month full page calendar

Also during the month of October only, we are also offering the following coordinating products to help you THINK PINK and create fabulous cards of caring & support.

* A Muse Studio ribbon die $5.99

* 2015 Pink Paper Pack - $11.95

The Ribbon die matches the ribbon in the Fight Like a Girl stamp set.

The 2015 Pink Paper Pack includes: 24 sheets of A Muse Studio PINK cardstock (4 sheets each of Grapefruit Solid, Petite Stripe, and Chevron; Bubblegum Solid, Shimmer Couture Solid, and Shimmer Couture Damask).

Click HERE for more information on how to get your free products!

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FIGHT LIKE A GIRL INSPIRATION

Here are some cards that I made using the Fight Like a Girl stamp set.  I hope you like them. 

This card uses one of the free Printable 3" x 4" cards.  I've also used the matching ribbon die.  As you can see, it's a great pairing!

Here's another peek at the free Printable Cards offered this month.  Makes for a quick and easy card and would be great in a scrapbook too! 

The striped pink patterned paper is also from our Free Printable Cards.  So many uses!

PLEASE help us spread the word! 

1. Tell all of your paper crafting friends about our Stamp Out Breast Cancer Campaign.  Let them know they can get a free stamp set and other free stuff from our website this month. 
2. Spread the message via Social Media!  Make a project using our free items and share on Social media.  Be sure to tag #amusestudio and #stampoutbreastcancer

I hope you enjoy our free stuff this month!  I'll be sharing more inspiration for our Fight Like a Girl products this month so come on back.

I would LOVE to know if you already own the Fight Like A Girl stamp set and if yes, how you've used it.

Have a crafty day!

 

Stamp Out Breast Cancer

This October, A Muse Studio wants to Stamp Out Breast Cancer!

Our community of paper-crafters is primarily made up of women and what an amazing group it is!  I have had the good fortune to meet so many of you over the years through teaching classes and leading workshops and I *know* that breast cancer has touched so many. 

Three years ago, A Muse Studio launched our Stamp Out Breast Cancer awareness campaign to raise awarness in our community of the importance of early detection through self exams and regular check-ups.  Our campaign includes a FREE Fight Like A Girl stamp set that we want to put in the hands of every stamper!  This set includes a push-pin stamp that can be used to stamp on your calendar to remind yourself about personal exams, mammograms and doctors' appointments.  This free stamp set also includes an informational brochure on maintaining breast health. 

In addition to the free stamp set, we are offering 10 FREE 2015 Calendar downloads. There are five different sizes to choose from in color and black and white.  You'll find the link to download them on the home page of our website. 

• Full page
• Mini
• 4" x 6"
• 4" square
• 4.25" x 5.5" (A2 size)

Print a full page calendar today and get busy with your pushpin stamp!

Already own the Fight Like a Girl stamp set?  That's great!  Will you help us spread the word about this important campaign?  I hope so!  Please email all of your papercrafting friends today.  This offer is available during the month of October only so don't delay! 

Please note there is a $3 shipping and handling fee per set and is available to US residents only.

The Fight Like a Girl stamp set is incredibly versatile!  Here is a quick and easy card that I made using the ribbon stamp & die (sold separately $5.99). 

Have a beautiful day!

We're coming to Charlotte, NC!

A Muse Studio will be participating in the Great American Scrapbook Show on October 25th and 26th at the Charlotte Convention Center and hope to see our Carolina friends there! 

FREE STAMP SETS

We'll be giving away 400 FREE Fight Like a Girl stamp sets at the show.  Be one of the first 200 people to stop by our table at the show entrance each day and you'll receive a free set.  You'll also get to enter your name for our Pink Pack Prize Giveaway ($100 retail value).

GET CRAFTY!

Meet and greet A Muse Studio Founder and CEO, Linda Carnell as she leads you through three fabulous make and take projects.  She'll be at the Inspiration Pavilion on Friday (10/25) and Saturday (10/26) from 11 am to 11:45 am.  Plan to arrive early as seating is limited. 

Check out these adorable Halloween-themed projects! 

There's a Halloween treat box that is fun to fill with all sorts of treats and popcorn, of course! 

 

An adorable felt bow clip...

 

and some spooky journaling cards/tags...

If you have any questions about the projects above, I'd be happy to answer them.  Just post a comment.

DISCOUNT PASS

We hope to see you at the show.  We've got a Show Discount Pass that you can download and print to save $7 off the show addmission fee ($15 show admission - $7 discount pass = you pay $8). Woohoo!

Download A Muse Studio Discount Admission Coupon SCC

 

October: Stamp Out Breast Cancer

It's October 1st and we all know what that means... It's Breast Cancer awareness month, of course! 

We all know someone who has been affected by Breast Cancer - mother, sister, aunt, friend.  Fortunately today we hear lots of good news on this subject but there's still much work to be done to eradicate this disease!  And, while we pay a lot of attention to this cause during the month of October, it is really something we need to be mindful of every month and we have just the stamp to do it!

I am excited to let you know that our Stamp Out Breast Cancer Campaign is back this year and it's BIGGER and better than ever! 

FREE STAMP SET

For the month of October, we are giving away our FREE Fight Like a Girl stamp set. This set is great for papercrafting projects but there's a really special stamp in this set that every woman should have... the push pin.  You can use this stamp to mark your calendar for important health visits - especially monthly self-exams and your annual mammogram! 

Please note: There is a $3 Shipping fee for the Fight Like a Girl stamp set.

 

FREE CALENDAR

To make it easy (and fun!) we're giving away our FREE downloadable full page calendar. It's a 15 month calendar (October 2013 through December 2014).  It's the perfect accompaniment for the Fight Like a Girl stamp set and I hope you will download it and make a few copies... one for yourself, and the special women in your life!  There is a color version and a black and white version available. 

Download the 2014 Calendars here.

THINK PINK and SAVE 20%

This month you can also save 20% on a variety of  "pink" products - buttons, glitter, ink, cardstock, ribbon and more!  Stock up now and save! 

Click here to see what's on sale this month!

Download A Muse Studio Think Pink Sale Flyer

 

NEW RIBBON DIE

We've got a brand new ribbon die available just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness month.  The ribbon die matches the ribbon in the Fight Like a Girl stamp set.  Only $5.99!

 

TELL YOUR FRIENDS!

One of the most important things that we can all do this month help to spread the message that early detection saves lives! How can you help?  It's easy... tell them about our FREE stamp set offer.  Every stamp set includes important information on Breast Health: "The ABCs of Breast Cancer Early Detection" from the American Cancer Society. 

Stay tuned to our blog this month... we'll be sharing some inspiring ideas on how you can use the Fight Like a Girl Stamp set, the new ribbon die and I think we may have a contest or two. 

We'd love to hear from you!  Do you already have the Fight Like a Girl stamp set?  We'd love to see what you've created with it or hear how you've used it.  You can email us at [email protected].  Please let us know in your email if it's OK to share your story or creation here on our blog.

Have a beautiful day!

 

 

Stamp Out Breast Cancer Grand Prize Winner!

 

Hi friends!

It's with extraordinary pleasure that we announce our Stamp Out Breast Cancer Grand Prize winner--congratulations Karen McAlpine! Yahoo!!

We recently shipped her over $2,000 in yummy A Muse Studio products: custom cardstock, yummy satin ribbon, exclusive dies, embellishments galore, and more! It was so fun putting together her prize pack, we could hardly wait to hear from Karen once her goodies arrived! Luckily she didn't make us wait long, and she's created a wonderful blog post to share the love with all of you!

It's been wonderful getting to know Karen a bit, and we absolutely love that some of the ink and stamps will become perfect work supplies for one of her crafty charities, and that she's already planning to transform her winnings into cards for charity as well. Giving that keeps on giving...

How can ya not feel good about that?! *chuckle* Certainly put a smile on our faces. We can't wait to see what she makes!

Thanks again to everyone who participated in our first ever Stamp Out Breast Cancer campaign--you truly touched our hearts with your enthusiasm, personal stories, and support for this important issue. We learned a lot from you!

Free Stamp set for everyone - Final Hours!

It's hard to believe that there are just hours left in the month of October.  What a great month it has been.  We have given away thousands of Fight Like a Girl stamp sets and Breast Health informational pamphlets.  We still have more sets to give away in order to reach our goal of giving away 10,000 free stamp sets.  Will you help give one last push to help us reach this goal?

Here's some great ways you can help us spread the word:

• Pick up the phone and call ten of your craftiest friends (it's a good reason to call and say hi and also share something really great!)
• Tell your mother, sister, cousin, grandmother, aunt
• Send an email to your crafting groups
• Post on your social media networks (Facebook, Twitter, Message boards, etc.)
• Let your crafty co-workers know!
• Share on your blog

If everyone that reads this can tell 10 people, I know we can do it! 

Ordering the Fight Like a Girl FREE stamp set ($3 shipping) is easy... just go to www.amusestudio.com and there is a link right there on our home page.

We are grateful to all of the wonderful designers and A Muse Studio Creative Consultants that have been helping us promote this wonderful campaign. 

We've seen some incredibly creative ways to show off the versatility of this set.  Here's a few more inspiring links for you!

The Cas-ual Friday - Facebook Girl Friday's have shared all sorts of fabulous projects:

Angie T. - check out her blog here

Deb W. - check out her blog here

Lisa A. - check out her blog here

Stephanie W. - check out her blog here

Suzanne D. (A Muse Studio Consultant) - check out her blog here

 

We are also grateful to the following designers for lending their talent and time to this campaign:

Anna Wight - check out her blog here

Heather Nichols - check out her blog here

Jennifer McGuire - check out her blog here

Together we CAN reach our goal of giving away 10,000 FREE Fight Like a Girl stamps sets.  Thank you for your help in spreading the word.

Please remember to allow 6-8 weeks for delivery of your free Fight Like a Girl stamp set.