Melissa Oseran
I am excited to present our featured guest designer this month - Melissa Oseran! You may know Melissa from the clean designs she showcases on her blog Create my joy. I had the pleasure of meeting Melissa at the A Muse shop during my first trip to Seattle and loved seeing her beautiful designs from her custom invitation business! To get things started, I'll let her introduce herself:
Hello!! My name is Melissa and I am HONORED to be the guest designer this month. I was born and raised in Seattle----and though I often have dreams of living someplace else, I'm pretty sure that if I did, I would never have had the great pleasure of working with Linda and the A Muse team....so staying put proved to be a great thing! :)
I've been stamping for around 6 years and was hooked after my first class! I love to play with colors and ribbons and pens-and of course paper! I just had a baby boy in January, which had me taking a little time out from stamping...but I've got the itch back and I intend to get back in full force!
I hope you enjoy the cards to come.... :)
Melissa created some *adorable* designs for you featuring our new Mandy's World stamps and I will be sharing them each week during August!
Be sure to leave a comment on this, and on each of the coming Guest Designer posts featuring Melissa's designs! (one comment per post please) Your name will be entered in a drawing for her stamp and note card picks:
* Ice Cream girl (new!)
* 4-Bar Kitchen Chocolate Notecards
This week, I'm going to whet your appetite with one of my favorites of Melissa's designs - bubble girl!
I *love* that Melissa stamped the super dot circle in the background and then outlined it in glitter to make bubbles! So clever and it is sooo pretty in person! And the new polka dot ribbon ties in with the bubbles perfectly! It's difficult to capture the glitter sparkle on camera, but here is a closeup just for fun - the little bubbles are glittered too and this color combo is so cute!
I'll be back next week with a little more about Melissa along with more of her adorable designs! I can hardly wait to share them with you - lots of stamping goodness yet to come - so stay tuned!
I like the use of the round stamp to create large bubbles in the background. Very cute.
Posted by: neve | Friday, August 07, 2009 at 08:05 AM
Congrats on being the guest designer Melissa!!!! That is just amazing!!! I LOVE the bubble girl!!! She is my favorite of the new Mandy's world. My niece is obsessed with bubbles! LOL So this stamp is great for alot of things. I look forward to seeing more of your beautiful creations!!! Thank you!!!!!
~Lindsay~
Posted by: Lindsay | Friday, August 07, 2009 at 08:12 AM
Super, super cute! I love the bubble girl :)
Posted by: Jenn F. | Friday, August 07, 2009 at 08:16 AM
Yay, another guest designer! This is adorable Melissa! I love how you incorporated the dot background into sparkling bubbles! Too fun!
Posted by: Nancy in OR | Friday, August 07, 2009 at 08:27 AM
Melissa ... I live in Nebrasksa and have always wanted to live in the Pacific Northwest ... you indicate you dream of living someplace else ... so let's swap for a month!! (grin) Kudos on being a guest designer and for being able to excel at something you are passionate about!
Posted by: Lillian Child | Friday, August 07, 2009 at 08:47 AM
I love how you glittered the background bubbles, nice job. Very cute card!
Posted by: Cassi | Friday, August 07, 2009 at 08:57 AM
Really cute!
Posted by: Kelly Braund | Friday, August 07, 2009 at 09:19 AM
So cute! I love the blue and red combo, it really pops (aha, get it, bubbles...pops). Can't wait to see more of your work, Melissa. Looks like good things to come.
Posted by: Judy Walsh | Friday, August 07, 2009 at 09:35 AM
Melissa, your son is so cute! I had to go check your blog. Enjoy him. I like your bubble card too.
Posted by: BeachGirl | Friday, August 07, 2009 at 09:43 AM
This is just to cute. Great colors together and love this stamp. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: StampinCathy | Friday, August 07, 2009 at 09:44 AM
this is a great card! Love the color combo and Love Love Love the glitter:)
Posted by: Susie P | Friday, August 07, 2009 at 09:45 AM
This card is so cute! I love glitter and what a great idea to outline the circles to make the bubbles!
Posted by: Tami :-) | Friday, August 07, 2009 at 09:55 AM
love the card
Posted by: snw | Friday, August 07, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Brilliant idea on how to include glitter to make the bubbles come alive. I went to your blog and what a wonderful idea for chubby bird from last season! Thank you for the reminder - I have to make sure I include the lil' guy in this year's cards.
Posted by: Teresa | Friday, August 07, 2009 at 10:14 AM
So cute!
Posted by: D. Petro | Friday, August 07, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Super cute!! Makes me want to go outside and blow bubbles with my 2 yr. old grandaughter! Love the added sparkle with the glitter on the bubbles.
Posted by: Suzie Padrick | Friday, August 07, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Super cute card! I love the bubble background! great idea! Cant wait to see what she does next!
Posted by: Lindsay | Friday, August 07, 2009 at 11:42 AM
i love that there is just a hint of bubbles in the background.
Posted by: robyn | Friday, August 07, 2009 at 01:54 PM
What a great card!
Posted by: Christina Slaton | Friday, August 07, 2009 at 02:50 PM
The background bubbles are definitely my favorite part of this card design. Will have to remember that!
Posted by: Robyn | Friday, August 07, 2009 at 03:00 PM
I look forward to seeing all of Melissa's designs. I love the super dot circle background.
Posted by: Brooke | Friday, August 07, 2009 at 03:55 PM
So cute. I can't wait to see more.
Posted by: Lara | Friday, August 07, 2009 at 04:49 PM
Welcome Melissa. I can't wait to see more of your work!
Posted by: terriavidreader | Friday, August 07, 2009 at 06:11 PM
Thanks for sharing with us, Melissa! I can't wait to see more of your adorable creations :)
Posted by: Renee Womack | Friday, August 07, 2009 at 07:48 PM
Luv this card! I like the "glittery" bubbles! Thanks for sharing ;)
Posted by: Michelle | Friday, August 07, 2009 at 08:44 PM
I just recently subscribed to the Amuse News and I love the emails that I've been getting. They inspire me to stamp more often because of the cute card ideas you show on here. I love Melissa's cards! Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Bev S. | Friday, August 07, 2009 at 09:07 PM
Melissa, your creations are just darling--love the cleverness of the circles turned bubbles! Brilliant!!! Can't wait to see what other fun designs you have in store! TFS!
Posted by: JulieHRR | Friday, August 07, 2009 at 11:50 PM
The Mandy stamps are so cute! I have three nieces (including a pair of twins) and I can totally see using the stamps to good effect for them. Blowing bubbles is such a happy activity.
Posted by: Nancy W | Saturday, August 08, 2009 at 02:18 AM
Very cute card! I will enjoy seeing more of your creations!
Posted by: Karen Maloney | Saturday, August 08, 2009 at 05:09 AM
Congrats on being the guest designer! Cute card!!! I love the bubble girl...gotta get that stamp! :)
Posted by: PennyH | Saturday, August 08, 2009 at 06:37 AM
Cute card! Looking forward to seeing all of your creations.
Posted by: Samantha T. | Saturday, August 08, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Congrats on being the guest designer! Cute card!!! Just got my first Mandy stamp today, at The Paper Tree..
Posted by: Tasha | Saturday, August 08, 2009 at 01:34 PM
super cute card. i love the bubbles.
Posted by: Danette | Saturday, August 08, 2009 at 01:35 PM
Congratulation and welcome to the A Muse addicts :) Cute card!
Posted by: Susan N | Saturday, August 08, 2009 at 07:56 PM
The glittery bubbles are great! I love to do that with bubbles.
Posted by: Ann | Saturday, August 08, 2009 at 08:04 PM
Super cute! Pretty sure those bubbles have a spot on a future card of mine! Love 'em!
Posted by: Devon | Saturday, August 08, 2009 at 10:28 PM
I love what melissa did with the mandy stamps, so cute! Congrats on being the guest designer!
Can't wait to see more!
michele h...
Posted by: michele huey | Sunday, August 09, 2009 at 09:23 AM
ok - i gotta copy that circle/glitter technique! i have that stamp. this designer is amazing!
Posted by: Stephanie Jones | Sunday, August 09, 2009 at 02:14 PM
Super cute stamps!The bubble girl is adorable and perfect for my little bubble blower.
Posted by: Jodi | Sunday, August 09, 2009 at 05:57 PM
Melissa, so glad to see you back! I've missed seeing your creations.
Posted by: Novell | Sunday, August 09, 2009 at 06:26 PM
What a great idea with the bubbles; I never would have thought of that! :) Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Denise T. | Monday, August 10, 2009 at 04:45 AM
Very cute card. Thanks for sharing. Congrats.
Posted by: Christine | Monday, August 10, 2009 at 07:19 AM
Love your sparkle bubbles! Bubble girl is sooo cute!
Posted by: Donna Hitz | Monday, August 10, 2009 at 11:43 AM
Really cute card!
Posted by: Erika M | Monday, August 10, 2009 at 05:34 PM
What a cute card! Congrats on your new son! The time passes so quickly. My little guy's almost 7 now.
Posted by: Beth Rang | Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 04:17 AM
those glittery bubbles are FAB!! Looking forward to seeing more of your creations, Melissa!
Posted by: Alanna (al_silver2) | Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 07:46 PM
Great Card! Love the colors :)
Posted by: Elyss jennings | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Your card reminds me of my niece. Great job!!
Posted by: Pam | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 05:11 PM
I know I'll use the bubble idea!!!! And I love the idea of all the circle, the polka dots and all the sparkles. A princess of perfect circles. Thank you!
Posted by: Karen Juntunen | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 05:30 PM
Tying it all in together makes it work. Best use of sparkly things in an Amuse card!
Posted by: Julie (Joypup on SCS) | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 05:46 PM
Cute card. Love the bubble concept. Look forward to seeing more of your beautiful creations.
Posted by: Kristin Yong | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 06:19 PM
What an adorable card...'love your bubble girl!
~Brenda H.
Posted by: Brenda H. | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 06:38 PM
Adorable little bubble girl! Sweet card.
Posted by: Cynthia | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 06:57 PM
I love her flip flops!
Posted by: Kristin M. | Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 03:44 AM
Super cute card! I love the colors and the layout. Congrats on being guest designer! Looking forward to more wonderful ideas.
Posted by: Angi | Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 03:57 AM
Great job! I love how you mirrored the bubbles with with the glitter circles and dotted ribbon. How cute!
Posted by: Jenna A | Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 04:44 AM
Got to love her little denim skirt! Can't wait to see more!
Posted by: Kelly S. | Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 06:19 AM
Great card and congrats on being guest I look forward to seeing more of your cards!!
Posted by: EJ | Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 07:56 AM
What an adorable card! Love how you incorporated the glittered circles in the background.
Posted by: Janell Blackmer | Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 09:08 AM
Very cute! You can't help but smile after seeing that card!
Posted by: Tina | Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 09:08 AM
Super cute, super cute!!!!
Posted by: Debby W. | Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 12:30 PM
What an adorable card! I love the idea og making bubbles in the background with the circle stamp and some glitter! Too clever and cute!
Posted by: Bryn | Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 06:04 PM
Love those glittery bubbles - such a perfect accent for your card! Congrats on being guest designer!!!
Posted by: Drea B. | Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 08:01 PM
The girl looks just like my daughter. Cutest stamps ever. You Rock!
Posted by: Melody Whipple | Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 08:39 AM
So cute...thanks for sharing all about you. What a treat to be honored as guest designer..congrats!
Posted by: kahootie | Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 08:44 AM
Congratulations on being the guest designer, Melissa! Your ideas are really cute - this card with the bubble girl is adorable. I love how you created the large bubble background. Thanks for the great ideas!
Posted by: Dana Klinkner | Monday, August 17, 2009 at 10:15 PM
what a cute image! i am partial to these girls since i share their name....MANDY!
Posted by: Mandy | Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 07:23 AM
Congrats on being guest designer. I love the bubble card girl - I can't wait to try to duplicate it!!!
Posted by: Celina Herrera | Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 08:31 PM