This week we've got a very special treat for you! We thought it had been way too long since we'd gotten together with our friends over at Hero Arts and ... well ... swapped stamps! So what happens when a few of our Muses head over to the Hero Arts blog and the super talented gals from Hero Arts visit us? A lot of stampy goodness! Join Lisa Spangler and I this week as we host the 2010 A Muse/Hero Arts Designer Swap Week!
Welcome the uber-talented Lisa Spangler! Whether over on the Hero Club Blog or on her own blog, sideoats + scribbles, Lisa is constantly wow'ing me with eye candy! And today, it's all right here!
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You know I did some squealing when I saw this one! Lisa mixed and matched some of my favorite A Muse florals to create a fabulous background! And if that wasn't enough to make me love it, just a hint of Blackberry Damask adds another layer of depth!
A single clear twinkle sticker finishes the Zinnia (and if you look closely, she's finised it all off with a sheer layer of sparkle! So pretty!
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How stinkin' cute is this little notebook? I really love the handmade dot outline and just a hint of dimensional glaze over the mushroom caps!
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What do you think is inside this cute little parcel?
A cutie patootie greeting - that's what! So simple and so cute!
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If, like me, you follow Lisa's blog ... I think it's pretty safe to say that Lisa loves riding her bike! So I wasn't surprised to see this adorable creation with our Cyclist stamp!
And don't you just LOVE all the Heart Twinkle Stickers flowin' out of the basket!? So fun!
Lisa's designs are always so inspiring! Eye candy, indeed! Thank you SO much, Lisa! I love 'em all!
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But the fun doesn't end there! To celebrate Designer Swap Week, we're gonna' give YOU a chance to win a prize picked from some of Lisa's favorite A Muse products! Simply leave a comment on this thread and let us know what you're favorite A Muse stamp is! A winner will be chosen, at random, later this week!
But wait! Which of the Muses did we swap for Lisa? Well ... today it's me! *laugh* Head on over to the Hero Club Blog to see what I made! (There are give-a-ways there this week too!) And be sure to join us tomorrow when we make yet another designer swap!
Just wonderful cards Lisa....oh how fun!! love it....
Posted by: Karen from Ontario | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 04:22 AM
oh beeing dutch and all, i must say i love (!) the girl on the bike! Love the card as well!
Posted by: Daniella | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 04:37 AM
The cards are adorable and love the hearts flowing out from the bicycle. The spring chicky is a must have from amuse!
Posted by: stampersuzz | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 04:41 AM
Such beautiful cards Lisa, I have to say I just adore the bike one...the hearts cascading out the back is just genious!!!And that sentiment too cute. So I guess the bike stamp has to be my favorite used today!
Posted by: cathy a | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 04:56 AM
So cute! I love the mushroom notebook the best!
Kim @ http://frostmeblog.blogspot.com
party inspiration
Posted by: Kim Cahill | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 04:58 AM
You asked for a favorite stamp it used to be bunny princess but lately I'm into furniture & lightings so the chandilere is a fav right now. What great cards you are sharing today. thanks, stamping sue
Posted by: sue wisniewski | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 04:58 AM
Lovely cards. My favorite stamp is the cyclist.
Posted by: marian | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 05:07 AM
The cards are so cute. I love the mushroom caps, the bicycle....well I guess I am going to have to say I love them all.
Posted by: Lisa Simpson | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 05:09 AM
The girl on the bike is adorable... but the zinnia is so pretty... oh I just can't decide!!!
Posted by: Sondra | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 05:14 AM
having to pick a favorite stamp is NOT easy!! I like the simplicity of the dill, dandilion, wild bouquet stamps... so many options using those!! TFS these fun projects!
Posted by: Robin Wade | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 05:21 AM
I love the girl on the bicycle - so springy! That accordion fold card would make a great 'we've moved' card too! Now I just have to move so I can do it...
Posted by: Deb | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 05:26 AM
such cute cards!!! I love them all. Thanks for the inspiration and eye candy on this yucky Monday morning!!!
Gabriela
Posted by: Gabriela | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 05:26 AM
I love what Lisa created today! Of all the cards my favorite is the cyclist with the trail of hearts. But my favorite A Muse Arts stamp is the Wheelbarrow. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Linda W. | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 05:31 AM
I'm loving the Mushrooms! So cute!
Posted by: Cindy Lee | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 05:42 AM
Oh bummer, the link to Linda's isn't working...is it?
Posted by: Chris Hauck | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 05:42 AM
The mushroom trio and the cyclist stamps are my favorites. Sooo cute!
Posted by: Anne G | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 05:47 AM
I could not love the pirate chick stamp more! The birds are all so darn cute, but he's my fave!
Posted by: charlene | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 05:50 AM
Love Lisa's cards!
My favorite stamp that she used is the mushrooms but.......
My favorite is balloon bouquet
Posted by: {vicki} | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 05:50 AM
Love that mushroom trio stamp and all the cards you both did! Can't wait to see what else you have to show us this week!
Posted by: Amy | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 05:52 AM
What Fun, doing this designer swap -- Lisa's cards are lovely.
One of my favorite amuse stamps has got to be "Boris"!
Posted by: VickiR in OH | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 05:54 AM
Lisa, I love your work no matter what stamps
you use!! I especially love the little package card and the bicycle with hearts.
Posted by: Judy | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 05:56 AM
I lovin' those building stamps!
Posted by: LJBean | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 06:00 AM
I love the floral card... though all of Lisa's creations are smile-inducing. Her work is so inspiring and the stamps are TOO CUTE!
Posted by: MoniqueAnne | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 06:05 AM
wow, all the cards are fab. and the stamps, it hard to pick just one. but the bike is a cutie.
Posted by: Dee | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 06:05 AM
toooooo stinkin' FUN!!!! Lovin' the mushie:)
Posted by: ~amy~ | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 06:06 AM
The mushrooms are so adorable! And I love the hearts flying out of the basket on the bike - so sweet!
Posted by: Michelle | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 06:13 AM
Yikes! How in the world do you pick just ONE A Muse stamp as a fav? Impossible! I'll say that one of my favorites for Easter is the Peep stamp. Love the swap idea--thanks!!
Posted by: Renee | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 06:17 AM
I love every single one of these cards - the shape of the mushroom notebook, the folded town setting, the hearts trailing after the bicycle. Lisa's work is great, and it was fun to see her create with one of my favorite manufacturers.
One of my favorite Amuse stamps is the Partridge in a Pear Tree. I like the lone bird sitting in the naked tree - it's a perfect size. Thanks for showcasing this fun exchange!
Posted by: Angela | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 06:19 AM
Hero Arts and Amuse, the perfect match. Great cards. We are in for a treat this week.
Posted by: karen | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 06:21 AM
Love Lisa's cards!!! The 'shrooms on the cover of the notebook are adorable! But best of all is how Lisa adapted Wheely girl to look like her - long brown ponytail! LOVE IT!
And your cards on the Hero blog are fab, too, Heather!
My favoutite A Muse stamp is Swing girl! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Sharon D. from Canada | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 06:24 AM
I love the flowers Lisa used in her first card - just beautiful! Thanks to both of you for such wonderful inspiration!
Posted by: Trinh | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 06:28 AM
I like the cyclist... I guess I'm into bicycles too. I so enjoy checking out the Amuse stamps when I go into my local stamp stores.
Posted by: Arlene | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 06:29 AM
Fun cards! What a great idea to share ideas between two such great companies!
Posted by: Doreen | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 06:30 AM
Such wonderful cards from Lisa today! Love the colors on the notebook, and the bike stamp with the flowing hearts is adorable! What a fun week it's going to be! :)
Posted by: Barb :) | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 06:32 AM
Cute, cute cards!! As for fave stamps, I really like the dandelion and the cherry blossom ones.
Posted by: Janet L. | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 06:33 AM
Fun cards...what a great team of A Muse and Hero Arts !!! Nowadays, my favorite stamp is the leaf frond....it's so simple to use with a sentiment.
Posted by: Doreen | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 06:35 AM
What a fun week this will be!! Great idea BTW. I'm diggin' the Cyclist. She can be used for tons of occasions.
Posted by: Summer Braxton | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 06:35 AM
Lisa's cards always make me smile! I like the Cyclist stamp, I think it should promote me to do more exercise! :-)
Posted by: Cindy C. | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 06:36 AM
My favorite amuse stamp is Owl Buddies. Today I really liked the bicycle card.
Posted by: Sue D | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 06:46 AM
Love the bike card with the hearts they are so cute on it.
Donna
Posted by: Donna Polley | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 06:48 AM
I love bicycles!! And especially love the cyclist stamp. Thank you for the great cards and Happy Spring..
Posted by: Sharon Verbeem | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 06:49 AM
Oh my. I do not need new stamps, I do not need new stamps...I think this is going to be a losing battle. The stamps are soooooo cute and Lisa has sure come up with some great cards.
Posted by: Jeannette aka Jnett | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 06:51 AM
The Fortune Cookie mini set cracks me up! "...in bed" ha ha! I just love that one.
Posted by: Sarah G | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 06:53 AM
Fun cards! It is hard to pick a favorite Amuse Stamp! The one that has been getting the most workout lately is the Cub Scout Boy.
Posted by: Lisa | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 06:56 AM
Love Amuse stamps, the abc mobile and ark are among my favorites. TY :)
Posted by: Lucille K | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 06:58 AM
My favorite stamp is the little sofa. It's such a versatile image.
Posted by: Debbie | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 07:04 AM
i looove most of amuse stamps.. huge fan of your clear designs!
Posted by: kryssi | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 07:07 AM
This swap is wowie out there. Great idea - love to see the designers cross company lines and keep knocking it out of the park in cuteness and originality!
Posted by: Karen | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 07:09 AM
I love Lisa's fold out card and the bike card. They are fun fun fun.
Posted by: Cathy M | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 07:09 AM
how cute are all of those cards! i just love them all
Posted by: mary pat | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 07:19 AM
Wow, adorable cards! I have never used A Muse stamps before but I really like the flower stamp that Lisa used on her first card. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: ~*~Elise~*~ | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 07:22 AM
In fact, I just have one of your stamps, a "just because" sentiment. And I love it +++!!! I could make thousand cards with it!
Posted by: Agata | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 07:22 AM
Wow this DT swap is such a fun idea! Lisa is one of my most fav designers and to see her design with A Muse stamps is exciting! I love all A Muse stamps but the sentiments are some of my most fav!
Posted by: Carly | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 07:22 AM
Lisa really outdid herself. Not only are her projects fabulous, they're totally rocking the "think simple" design philosophy.
And the Seattle Girl has long been my favorite A Muse stamp.
Posted by: Sarah | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 07:29 AM
Lisa truly is an amazing designer! I enjoyed seeing your creation on the HA blog too!
Posted by: Tiffany Johnson | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 07:30 AM
I love that fold out card - is that a set of images or a bunch of singles? Guess I need to go find out, eh? Keep up the good swappin' - pure gold when y'all do this!
Posted by: Deborah | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 07:34 AM
What's NOT to love about Lisa's creations?!
Lisa has a way of making you want stamps you'd never think to acquire in your collection! Any A*Muse image would be grand -or- paper -or- ribbon for that matter... LOVE it A-L-L! {wink}
Posted by: A. Sanborn | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 07:35 AM
LISA!!! They are too stinkin' cute ALL!!! You ROCK, girlfriend! *hugs*
Posted by: JulieHRR | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 07:38 AM
What a great idea!!! I love Lisa's cards - always do. My favorite A Muse stamps are the florals and the sentiments - always some goodies there!
Posted by: Candy | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 07:41 AM
The sentiments are always my favorite. I don't have to pick just one do I?
Posted by: Amy in OHio | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 07:44 AM
Just love how simple, sweet and fun these cards are! Really great!
Posted by: Therese | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 07:44 AM
Wow! Beautiful cards! Just love the fold out card, especially since the Shops & Buildings collection is one of my favorites :)
Posted by: Vicky | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 07:44 AM
Love the notebook with the mushrooms.
Posted by: Michel E | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 07:48 AM
Awesome cards! And the sketch on the wheely card is so delightfully case-able, too ;-)
Posted by: Amy | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 07:49 AM
Fabulous cards by Lisa. Too hard to pick a favorite A Muse stamp. I love them all. I must say though, those mushrooms are too cute and have used them a lot.
Posted by: Betty Townsend | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 07:49 AM
so flippin' cute!
Posted by: Joyce Wheeler | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 07:51 AM
Oh my goodness! Lisa's creations are soooo stinkin' cute! One of my favorite stamps is the cute little hippo one!
Posted by: Tina W | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 07:54 AM
Cute! Love that flower card ... it could have been overpowering, but instead it is marvelous.
Posted by: Kim R | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 07:54 AM
Very nice cards. Love the cyclist. Wow my favorite stamp. How do I pick one? I am an unusual stamper. I have 99 percent Amuse stamps and I love them all. No more than 20 that aren't Amuse just a few for chinese new year. My most used are the trees, oval and dot block, but I do have a thing for the tiny bird and like to use him where ever I can.
Posted by: SNW | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 07:57 AM
This is so much fun. Love the mushroom stamp and card. It is so great to see the wonderful cards from your creative minds! Just thanks!!!!
Posted by: barbara lassiter | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 07:57 AM
Great eye candy! Love the Brownstone stamp.
Posted by: Deb Lorence | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 08:03 AM
How cute is that little group of mushrooms? Just adorable and I am in awe of the layers of flowers. I would be too timid to create such a card without fear of it being too busy! Yours is simply stunning.
My favorite A Muse Stamp is the open zinnia stamp. It just makes me smile!
Posted by: Bryn | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 08:04 AM
Ho I didn't know this blog existed before is beyond me but I can tell I will be a frequent flyer now! I love all the cards Lisa made (she is just so uber talented) and I love yours on the Hero Blog. Thank you so much for all the inspiration this morning! :)
Posted by: Michelle Liimatainen | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 08:08 AM
love the around town stamps. cannot pick just one.
Posted by: lynne | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 08:12 AM
Favorite stamp? Are you kidding? Love all of them! Thanks for the great ideas.
Posted by: Zena B. | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 08:20 AM
What a wonderful idea. You both have such cute cards, thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Norma J | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 08:22 AM
Lisa truly ROCKS in this!! Wow! What a ton of talent she has! I love the Notebook (yes, the movie,too-heehee!) and the surprise of the fold-out...simply awesome!!Love those building stamps!
Posted by: Virginia L. | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 08:26 AM
Those cards are just fabulous! Thanks for sharing them! And i just love the floral stamps - especially those cute mushrooms ^^
Posted by: ReNi | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 08:32 AM
Great idea to have a designer swap. Now I have another site to look at for inspiration every day! The bicycle card is Sooo cute and the sentiment is clever. :)
Posted by: Cathy O | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 08:34 AM
Love the mushroom card. How fun to have a swap and mix things up. Love the cards.
Posted by: Mary Sara P. | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 08:48 AM
I love the bike stamp along with that sentiment! So much fun with the added gems!
Posted by: Corey | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 08:49 AM
Oh, what great cards! The colors in the zinnia card are just wonderful, and the solid zinnia is probably my favorite amuse stamp. The bicycle card is so cute too, with all the love trailing behind her.
Posted by: Marla J | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 08:54 AM
Awesome cards Lisa! So cute and creative!
Posted by: Ashley M | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 08:55 AM
love the mushrooms and the bike card! How can I pick just one favorite stamp - I love all the "punny" sentiment stamps!
Posted by: Krissy | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 08:55 AM
I love all the cards Lisa - but especially
the bike with the heart twinkle stickers - so much fun. Can't wait to see what's next.
Posted by: Kim A. | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 09:01 AM
Love the idea of trading designers. What a delightful card from Lisa. My favorite stamp is Wheely Girl. Thanks for the chance for prizes!
Posted by: Nan | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 09:04 AM
My Favorite? It is a toss up between modern poppy and the grass stamps (grass, long grass). Can't decide!
Posted by: Debbie F. | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 09:08 AM
Hi What a great for a swap love all the new ideas like the bike with the hearts coming out
Posted by: karen | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 09:11 AM
I absolutely cannot pick just ONE Amuse favorite! ONE of my favorites is Seattle Girl. She just seems to make the cutest cards for any occasion.
GREAT cards, Lisa!
Posted by: Kathy McDonald | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 09:13 AM
I don't have a favorite stamp since I just found out about A Muse from the Hero Arts blog, but it looks like you have some cute stamps.
Posted by: iheartart | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 09:13 AM
loved loved the mushroom stamp! :)
thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Jaya | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 09:16 AM
Nice work! Fun ideas with just a little something extra!
I luv all amuse stamps!
Posted by: Lisa Wakabayashi | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 09:16 AM
What a great idea this swap is. I didn't know about amuse and now voila, I do. I especially love the little mushroom note. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Sandy F. | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 09:28 AM
I "wheely" love my own bike. It's an old one. In the past it was my granny's bike. But I still use it every day. So, now you understand I love this bike stamp!
Posted by: Leni den Oudsten | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 09:38 AM
seriously, i am suppose to pick one???? how does one do that??? ok, um, i am loving all of the Easter releases, especially the Carrot Car, but my fav is the MB easter parade (we had a weiner dog...brings back good memories!) :D
Posted by: Molly Peckham | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 09:38 AM
I can't pick ONE! There is a sushi set that I ALWAYS think of when I think of A Muse though, so that must be my favorite.
Posted by: Ashley Nguyen Newell | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 09:42 AM
Too cute. a muse and Hero..my two favorite stamp companies! Love love love the zinnia stamp and that card is just too cute!! Definitely will have to CASE that one!
Posted by: Betsey Terry | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 09:43 AM
Oh my, it's so hard to choose. BUT - I LOVE the swing girl with 'the sky's the limit' saying. It makes me happy!
Posted by: Laura Bax | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 09:49 AM
Awesome cards Lisa..whatever you touch is magical. Hugs,kathy
Posted by: kathy racoosin | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 09:57 AM
I think I'm a little partial to the Cyclist stamp, I'm a fan of bicycles and Lisa's card really shows off this adorable stamp design.
Posted by: NancyK | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 09:57 AM