*sob* I know, I know, it's Krystie's last week! How did it fly by so fast??? I had to tell myself to get a grip, and remember to visit her blog regularly so I don't miss out on any of her eye candy and some of the funny things she writes about--she cracks me!
So, do you have a nice cuppa in hand? Good. Sit back, relax, and oooh and aaaah with me now . . . *chinkle*
OOH LA LA!
This cute card couldn’t be more appropriate, considering Krystie’s current happy condition, no?! I love how she shaded the Maternity Dress to highlight and give additional emphasis to the “roundness” of the dress’s midsection! *chuckle*
YOU MAKE MY HEART MELT
This charming snowman was actually illustrated by Linda’s oldest daughter, to raise funds for Scleroderma research, which Linda’s Mum suffers from. To learn more about Scleroderma, visit the Scleroderma Foundation
Krystie has sweetly showcased Hailey’s Snowman here on a simple white tag, matted with black. His heart is highlighted with sparkly red glitter, and if you’ll look closely, you can see that he’s also outlined in a pale blue, which helps make him seem even whiter!
BLOSSOM GREETING
A soothing combination of Chiffon Pink and Cabana Blue tones makes for a crisp greeting, and the technique of cutting and popping up portions of an image, as she did here with Bottle with flower, is so effective!
The little blossom is accented with a Micro Dot Twinkle Sticker, and I love how she created a tiny dotted border to frame the image in, and compliment the black scallop layer.
O' CHRISTMAS TREE, O' CHRISTMAS TREE!
This last design features the Embellish Tree--one of my all-time favorite holiday images--I just love the delicate little swirls on this tree! Once again, she has created a gently sponged back-drop to frame the tree and give it a luminescent quality, and pretty Mini Dot Twinkle Stickers adorn the branches, serving as ornaments, and creating one of the simplest yet most spectacular holiday designs I’ve ever seen!
By golly, I don’t think you could find a more fabulous design to use for those 100 Season’s Greetings you plan to stamp for Christmas time, don’t you agree? . . . *wink*
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I hope you have enjoyed Krystie’s fresh, clean design work as much as I have--she has totally inspired me over the last few weeks and I find myself anxious to apply more and more of her simply smashing ideas to my own creative works!
Please leave a comment for Krystie, to enter your name in the drawing--I know she’d love for you to win her selected A Muse goodness:
Hailey’s Snowman
Cabana Blue Note Cards
And, I bet those wonderful folks at A Muse HQ will also tuck in some of our luscious ribbon, too! *wink*
BIG THANKS to Krystie for sharing her talent, and awesome card designs with us over the last month! Love ya', girl!
So pretty! I love your simple style, and have really enjoyed seeing all of your creations!
Posted by: Jen | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 07:33 AM
my favorite is the embellish tree, i love the blue and green. did you sponge around tree? love it!! best wishes!
Posted by: june gibbons | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 07:34 AM
I have enjoyed seeing all of your creations...They are all so pretty!
Posted by: PennyH | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 07:48 AM
All the cards are just beautiful and very inspiring. I just love the clean and simple look. Thanks for a week of inspiration.
Posted by: StampinCathy | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 07:53 AM
Oh...love, love, LOVE these!!!
Posted by: JenMarie | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 08:12 AM
Such FABulous designs...love the pops of black!
Posted by: ~amy~ | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 08:14 AM
Ooh, so pretty! I really like the Christmas tree one! Great job, Krystie!
Posted by: Katie | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 08:15 AM
Congrats and good luck Krystie! Wish you and the new little one all the best! Love the final four you gave us, great inspiration!
Posted by: Sara | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 08:16 AM
Krystie's designs are so beautiful and I just love the little "extra" touches that make a simple design really special!!!
Posted by: Sheryl | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 08:19 AM
I have really enjoyed your card designs! You have that classic A Muse style that I love. Congrats on the baby on the way!
Posted by: Nancy in OR | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 08:41 AM
wow! you have inspired me and taught me so much! you are truly talented. best wishes with the new little one! Stephanie
Posted by: Stephanie Jones | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 09:06 AM
What great cards!!! I love that you added the twinkle stickers - a little touch of bling is always good : )
Posted by: Anita Young | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 09:15 AM
These are all so pretty! I love the tree with the bling!I have really loved all your creations.
Posted by: Karen Van De Walle | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 09:26 AM
Another round of great cards! I love how they can be so simple yet so pretty! The christmas tree was very pretty! I may even try that! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Holly H. | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 09:35 AM
Your cards are beautiful! Love the little black mat peeking out on the first three cards. It just makes the images "pop"! Beautiful embellishment tree! Thanks for sharing all your creations with us!!
Posted by: Ann I. | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 09:44 AM
Beautiful cards as always!! The simplicity gets me every time, love them!! :D
Posted by: Harley | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 09:55 AM
I love your style - simple but elegant and fun! Thanks for sharing all your cards with us. They have been inspiring!
Posted by: Dana Klinkner | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 09:55 AM
That Christmas tree is so simple and pretty. I love how you used the twinkle stickers as ornaments.
Posted by: Jo Ann F. | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 10:22 AM
They're all so cute! I love 'em!
Posted by: bunny | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 10:25 AM
I love the preggers card. Too creative!
Posted by: tammy g | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 10:31 AM
Krystie has lovely style! Thank you for sharing your wonderful creations!
Posted by: Tinla | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 10:46 AM
So simple... and so pretty!
Posted by: Amye | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 10:47 AM
All of your designs just so very special!
Posted by: Nancy Landauer | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 10:48 AM
Each one is cuter then the next! I love them all; thanks for sharing these adorable cards!
Kathy Camasso
Posted by: Kathyc on SCS | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 10:55 AM
wonderful artful creations! I canNOT think of a better prize than that wonderful snowman!( with the awesone other goodies too of course! )
thx for the chance to win!
Posted by: Jeanne | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 11:12 AM
Awesome work. The maternity dress card was so cute.
Posted by: Jennifer Moore | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 11:21 AM
I just love all of Krystie's designs...soo sweet!
My CC will be burning next week with a huge order.
Thank you!
Posted by: NancyL2648 | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 11:31 AM
Sweet and simple - just love 'em! The tree is my favorite.
Posted by: Sarah C. (WAstamper on SCS) | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 11:38 AM
I'm definitely going to be combining my pastels with other pastels instead of just black and dark brown! Thanks for the inspiration Krystie!
Posted by: Doreen Schostek | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 11:50 AM
What great cards! I love her clean, simple style!
Posted by: Liz G | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 11:57 AM
Beautiful cards - I absolutely love them! Thank you Krystie!
Posted by: Ingrid | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 12:53 PM
Congratulations! Babies are god's gift to us. I love your cards. Now I will have to add a few more stamps to my wish list. Thanks.
Posted by: Susan N | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 12:55 PM
I really love the Flourish Tree Card! Thanks for sharing your talents with us!
Posted by: Frances Steinmiller | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 01:00 PM
Fab cards! Simple and elegant all at the same time!
Posted by: Carol B | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 01:19 PM
Beautiful, simple and elegant. I love the way you frame your images, it just makes them "pop". Congrats on the new addition.
Posted by: Dona | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 01:46 PM
I appreciate the simplicity and elegance of the designs. I know I'll be able to use some of the ideas myself!
Posted by: Julie Royer | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 02:18 PM
I love these designs! I think there is such beauty in simple cards. Thank you for sharing your work!
Posted by: Kari C | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 02:22 PM
Your cards are the embodiment of A Muse and so fun to look at. Would love getting one of these pretties in my mailbox.
Posted by: dawns | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 03:37 PM
These are all just GORGEOUS!!!! But I am in *love* with the flourish tree card. I may just have to copy that for my Christmas card this year!!! The design and colors are FAB!!!!
Posted by: Jen | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 04:00 PM
I just love the style of your cards. The simplicity of A Muse, thanks for all the inspiration!! Great job.
Posted by: Debbie | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 04:04 PM
wonderful ideas
love the colors on the blossom greeting
Posted by: Sandy | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 04:40 PM
Beautiful! I love the elegance of the tree - though no way am I making 100 cards by hand :)
Posted by: Jery | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 04:51 PM
I just love seeing all the different cards. They all are so pretty and elegant looking. I'm so glad that you share your cards.They give me lots of ideas for my cards. Congrats on having a boy!!!
Gail H.
Posted by: Gail Hermann | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 05:08 PM
I love the simple designs especially the snowman - wonderful, beautiful!
Posted by: Erika M | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 05:31 PM
Love the simple classy cards, especially the Christmas tree.
Posted by: Marty | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 05:33 PM
Love the cards! I love the cute snowman! It makes it so much more special to know Linda's daughter drew it! Thanks!
Posted by: Tina W | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 05:39 PM
love the fluorish tree design!
Posted by: Amy | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 06:03 PM
Love the simple designs and colouring of Krystie's cards
Posted by: julie | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 06:23 PM
Love her style! Great Snowman card and I love the maternity card!! Thanks for sharing all these fabulous designs with us!
Posted by: Dotty | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 06:34 PM
Great job on your cards Krystie! They all share a look of "freshness" to them that is pleasing to the eye. Best of luck with your pregnancy!
Posted by: Jill Grace | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 08:05 PM
I adore the snowman card! All of your work is beautiful!
Posted by: Angie | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 08:06 PM
So cute. Thank you for sharing with all of us. I love the simple style.
Posted by: Lara | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 08:43 PM
Beatiful job on the cards! I enjoy your work & love your blog! (You crack me up!) The maternity & snowman cards are my favorites. Love that the snowman has such meaning behind him.
Posted by: Kelly Brown | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 11:07 PM
Love your simple, eye-catching designs. Yes, I know I'm going to make 100 of the tree cards for the holidays!
Posted by: Flossie | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 11:13 PM
What fabulous cards! I've really enjoyed ALL of our cards, but these last are my favorite.
Posted by: Kathy McDonald | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 11:17 PM
caaaaa-uuuute stuff Krystie- as always!
Posted by: AJ/Willosmama | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 11:37 PM
So simple yet so effective. Lovely cards and colouring.
Posted by: Nancy W | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 02:17 AM
The tree card is absolutely stunning!!!!! Wonderful work!
Posted by: Mary C | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 03:35 AM
That oh-so-cute tree is to die for! You really did it justice!
Posted by: Angie from Oz | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 04:03 AM
Thank you for the inspiration!!
Posted by: Kathy D | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 04:18 AM
I love them all but my favorite is the Embellish tree card!
Posted by: Pamela | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 05:31 AM
I am in love with AMUSE and am checking out Krystie's blog!
Posted by: christy /Kyle,TX | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 05:53 AM
I love the simple, clean yet eye-catching designs. Amuse is great and so is Krystie's blog. TFS and for offerig some blog candy.
Posted by: mona | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 05:58 AM
Oh so cute~ love the ooh la la the mostest :)
Posted by: Suzy | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 06:35 AM
So sad to see you go...good luck with 'bun in the oven'. I love the Embellish Tree card. Totally fantabulous and yes, it would be great for 100's of Christmas cards and I would't even have to start them now to get them finished by Christmas eve.
Melissa
Posted by: Melissa | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 08:03 AM
Very cute cards, thanks for sharing with us!
Posted by: Melissa | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 09:12 AM
Elegant, simple designs. I love your cards.
Posted by: Anne McCreery | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 09:14 AM
LOVE the cards! LOVE the products!
Posted by: Patricia | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 09:46 AM
Very cute cards. Love the glam on the tree.
Posted by: Ying | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 10:33 AM
These cards are adorable! Simple (perfect for me!) yet SO cute!
Posted by: Lori A. | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 11:15 AM
You've just done it again, Krystie, fabulous job!
Posted by: Becky | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 11:59 AM
gorgeous and simple - I love the snowman and sparse hoilday tree cards best. The tree image is so delicate and lovely. Thanks so much for sharing her work!!
Posted by: HeathreP | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 12:48 PM
Hi Krystie!
What beautiful cards!
I love, love, love the Embellish Tree...the little twinkles are just perfect :)
Thank you for sharing with us!
Posted by: Pat S. | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 01:27 PM
Ohh so cute! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Shannon | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 02:09 PM
Ohh, these are sooo cute! Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Shannon | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 02:12 PM
Krystie, I love all of these cards. How cute. I like the color combinations you used, and of course, the simplicity of them. Adorable!
Posted by: Judy Cook | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 03:28 PM
Your cards are wonderful as always, Krystie! I especially love the blue/green Christmas tree card!
Posted by: broni | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 03:45 PM
Absolutely gorgeous cards! Pretty colors.
Posted by: michelleinfantino | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 04:25 PM
Gorgeous cards. That Ooh-la-la is absolutely hilarious!! My pregnant girlfriend will love it.
Posted by: MichelleH | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 05:00 PM
All really great cards!
Thanks for sharing!
Elyss
Posted by: Elyss jennings | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 05:57 PM
That tree card is beautiful. Now I am thinking Holiday cards for sure. Thanks for all of the inspiration. -Molly B.
Posted by: Molly B | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 06:40 PM
What talent! Love the snowman card, simply beautiful!
Posted by: Michelle M | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 07:08 PM
wow, great job Krystie...my fave is the bottle with flower card!!
Posted by: Alanna (al_silver2) | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 07:21 PM
WOW, you have done another great job!!! You always inspire.
Posted by: Sharene | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 07:52 PM
So simple and sweet!
Love the 'ooh la la' prego dress card ... that's me right now!
Posted by: Cass M | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 07:52 PM
Love them all! GREAT JOB!!!
Posted by: Dawn | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 08:06 PM
I'm so glad to see the Christmas cards. I'm trying to decide on mine so I can actually get them done and mailed by a decent date this year. These are super cute!
Posted by: rdefnet | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 08:12 PM
I love the simple style. It's not something I usually do, but I should try it to get out of my comfort zone!
Posted by: Jennifer | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 08:18 PM
You have inspired me to get busy stamping. I love the Christmas card.
Posted by: Becky | Monday, August 25, 2008 at 05:44 AM
great job Krystie!! Love that first preggo card!!
Posted by: cassie | Monday, August 25, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful designs with us all and applying all the extra glits and ribs that give these cards that special bling appeal. Don't leave us, stay another week .... please
Posted by: Annie Fitzgerald | Monday, August 25, 2008 at 12:51 PM
The maternity dress is a stitch. Love the colors used.
Posted by: Melodye | Monday, August 25, 2008 at 01:19 PM
Thanks for sharing you beautiful cards. I love the Christmas/Holiday ones especially.
Posted by: Janet Sisk | Monday, August 25, 2008 at 03:59 PM
I love those cards!! The snowman is simply adorable and the Christmas tree is definitely perfect for holiday cards!! And who wouldn't love the "ooh la la" preggo card?? Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Posted by: Sara | Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 05:00 AM
So simple, but so FUN!
Posted by: Mary (Happy Now) | Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 06:03 AM
The simple, clean look of these cards is so refreshing in a world where I often see oh so many layers and embellishments. Not that those aren't good too but your cards just breath new life into my thoughts these days. Thanks for sharing what you do!
Posted by: DeniseLynn | Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 06:31 AM
You are an inspiration. I've enjoyed you this past month. You've given me many great ideas.
Posted by: Andi | Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 07:06 PM
Hi Krystie,
The cards are Terrific!!! The Christmas Tree is so elegant and so very easy to make. The tree stamp can be used for so many other cards - how about a silver or gold embossed tree with crystal embellishment for a Silver or Golden Anniversary card!!! Ellen
Posted by: Ellen M. Struck | Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 09:06 PM
Krystie's style really is a great example of why "less is more". I love her clean & uncluttered cards...they are all just gorgeous.
Posted by: Linda SS | Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 11:58 PM