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!
Lisa, the "Liberty" stamp is amazing! My favorite is an oldie but a goodie...the giraffe. So cute!
Posted by: stefanie rico | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 09:31 PM
Awww, I have to pick one? I do like the Zinnia :o)
Posted by: Janet | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 09:36 PM
Oh no! I can't pick a favorite b/c I like them all! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Lety Kalmikov | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 10:24 PM
too many stamps....cant choose.... too much pressure!!!!!!! ahhhh love them all
Posted by: mandyb | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 10:32 PM
My favourite is stiched lowercase large..it gives me freedom to create a words than i want to show on my card--the best thing! i can colour it...
love it so much----
Posted by: yenni | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 11:00 PM
I have to say I have never seen any A Muse stamps here in New Zealand, but love the look of them with what Lisa has done. The bike stamp is very cute.
Posted by: Dawn T | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 11:45 PM
It's such a surprise to see Lisa over at Amuse cuz I check out Hero Arts in tandem with Amuse news. Lisa is a whiz and I always love her blog notes and videos. Her creations are fabulous.
Posted by: Nancy W | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 12:34 AM
I just love the three ties stamp! (http://www.amuseartstamps.com/CartGenie/prod-1868.htm) So simple and so talkative, hehe. Wonderful cards you have shared today. Thank you!
Posted by: Linda van Vliet | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 02:20 AM
Wow love all of Lisa's wonderful creations! They are beautiful, cute and fun! So many great stamps to choose from but if I had to pick only one, it would be the Carrot Car - it's so fun!!
Posted by: Heather Maria | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 02:44 AM
The flamingo is my favorite stamp for sure!
Posted by: sUSAn | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 03:24 AM
Just found your website!! I love it-will add to those I follow
Posted by: Diane Standish | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 04:42 AM
Lisa always come through. Great cards. I love the "I Wheely like You" card with the cute little heart stickers. That's a great bike, too. Thanks a bunch.
Posted by: Beverly BL | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 04:50 AM
Super cute cards. My favorite stamp is the Around the town.
Posted by: Carrie O | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:02 AM
I love the hammock stamp!
Posted by: Michelle | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:11 AM
All of the cards are adorable. The little mushroom notebook is just so sweet. But my absolute favorite is the bicycle card! I just love those little hearts flying out of the basket spreading love whereever she cycles! Wonderful!
Elaine Allen
Posted by: Elaine Allen | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:44 AM
I really like the Panda and also the Kokeshi doll =)
Posted by: Marie | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:48 AM
What a lovely cards! Just love the little notebook.
The stamp I like the most is the little piratebird. I just love his little heart eye patch!
Sandra :-)
Posted by: Sandra K. :-) | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:55 AM
Love Lisa's cards - so creative! My favorite A Muse stamp (hard to choose) is Cityscape. I made fun Christmas/Holiday cards for my city friends this past winter!! It looks so fun w/ silver embossing powder.
Posted by: pegg | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:56 AM
My favorite is the holiday car because it reminds me of my bug. I think it's the first stamp I bought from amuse.
Posted by: Ann | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:59 AM
I loved that card! Actually, she used some of my favorite AMuse stamps on it. While I love most of the AMuse stamps, I have a soft spot for the Poppy stamp:)
Posted by: Tracy | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:02 AM
Wow! You all have some fabulous stamps! I'm a sucker for butterflies, so I'll choose this monarch stamp as my favorite!
http://www.amuseartstamps.com/cartgenie/prodInfo.asp?pid=3548&cid=45
Posted by: Lee Anne | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:05 AM
I love how the mushroom one could almost look like strawberries too... very cute little card!!
Posted by: Kim Faucher | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:07 AM
Oh wow, these are gorgeous!
Ok, I'm supposed to pick ONE fave A Muse stamp???
Umm... that's impossible... but....I'll go with zinnia!
Posted by: JenMarie | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:19 AM
Just adore Lisa's style and love how she used the stamps... all of the cards are just STUNNING.
Posted by: Deirdre | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:30 AM
LOVE those little shops!
Posted by: Barb | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:50 AM
Loved these cards!
I loved the florals stamp!
Hugs and thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Marcia | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:53 AM
Lisa's cards are stunning! Love the Zinnia stamp! The color and cars designs are do fabulous! Thanks!
Posted by: Leesa Berry | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:18 AM
Have always loved the bicycle girl stamp and what a fun card to have heart shaped twinkle stickers floating out of her basket, very creative!
Posted by: cathie r. | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:18 AM
WOW! The cards are fabulous and just love Lisa's creative style. I just love all of amuse stamps, but if I have to pick one it would be the mushroom today. LOL Thanks for a chance.
Posted by: StampinCathy | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:34 AM
Gorgeous cards! I think the bicycle stamp is my favorite.
Posted by: Laura | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:47 AM
I love that fact that my 2 fav stamp companies are swaping designers this week - GENIUS! Lisa has a great graphic style and I have always loved the cyclist stamp!
Posted by: Beth Watson | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 08:01 AM
That bicycle stamp is marvelous! Also love the accordion greeting card!
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Dianne K. Nelson | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:05 AM
Outstanding cards Lisa. Love the bicycle with the blossoms trailing the bike.
Posted by: Glenda G | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:21 AM
Lovely cards.. i love all of these cards and to choose a favorite A Muse stamp? that will be impossible.. for now, i think my fav would be the buildings and the Zinnia.
Posted by: Jasmine | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:25 AM
What fun! I love all the cards. My favorite Is the cute little mushroom stamp. Love the buildings too.
Posted by: Roberta | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:50 AM
all of Lisa's cards are amazing! i'm not a big fan of the zinnia, not sure why, but it's on my wish list after seeing Lisa's creation!
my favorite stamp? ooooh, that's so hard because i have so many, i just can't choose. so i'll limit my selection and choose one from all the ones that Lisa used - it has to be wheely girl!
Posted by: Cat | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 10:07 AM
Great cards! I think I like the mushroom stamp the best... glad A muse and Hero Arts paired up!
Posted by: Amy L. | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 11:21 AM
The colours in the A-Muse florals card is gorgeous! This makes the stamp look like a modern classic. At first I didn't care for this stamp so much but now I think I'm inspired to get one!!!
Posted by: Moonberry | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 11:35 AM
So cute! I love the mushroom notebook.
Posted by: Mary Jane D. | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 12:17 PM
I'd love to know how to make the mushroom notebook- I have a thing for apple green and red together- and I love polka dots.
Posted by: myownplace | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 12:49 PM
I love the MB Bunny. You can use with so many sayings
Posted by: anababy | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 01:01 PM
I love Lisa's style. Love all these cards. and I have fallen in love with the cyclist stamp. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Natasha Kara | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 02:15 PM
I love the wheely girl stamps. love all the cards!
Posted by: kim | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 02:30 PM
I love all of these cards, but the mushroom one is my favorite!
Posted by: JodyM | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 04:31 PM
My favorite A muse stamp is Flip-Flops!
Posted by: Jo Ann | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:24 PM
I love the Amuse Floral stamp - and how you mixed and matched the colors! But... I love all your stamps, too!
Posted by: yvonne | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:45 PM
I couldn't possibly choose just one favourite, but if pressed, I really like Owl Buddies.
Posted by: Karen | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:30 PM
those projects are soooooooooooooo adorable..wow,,Am getting inspiration vibes..I just may have to scrap me some cards tomorrow!
Posted by: Tina Mayo | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 08:31 PM
Mushroom card is so adoreable!!!
D
Posted by: Donna Przybylowski | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:25 PM
These designs are great! It is too difficult to pick an absolute favorite Amuse stamp so I will go with my favorite for today...owl buddies!
Posted by: Jodi R | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 11:11 PM
So fun to see what Lisa made with A Muse stamps and supplies! My favorite stamp is the chrysanthemum.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Josiane | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 11:43 PM
mm, my fav is one that says "sending you sunshine" since I live in the Aloha state!
Posted by: salla | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 11:51 PM
That fold up card was darling. The girl biking had to be my favorite, I think because of the saying (I wheely love you..ha)
Posted by: Jane | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 02:53 AM
you're a hoot with the owls is one of my favorites...although there are many.
Posted by: Jane | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 02:57 AM
NO way - just one? Most recent favorite is the little whale, I think his name is Moby? He's too cute although I have many more favorites. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Patty W | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 03:38 AM
Just one? I adore the retired bicycle with the flower basket - it's my go-to stamp for all card types.
Posted by: Jill | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 04:48 AM
Love the little note card. The mushroom stamp is soooo cute!
Posted by: Pam | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 04:55 AM
I really love the bicycle card with the hearts flying out of the basket. What fun idea!
Posted by: Barbara | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 05:15 AM
Wanta win!!! so cute! thanks for the inspiration and the super fun giveaway! My favorite A Muse stamp is that mushroom one just above here (i don't know the name) thanks again!:)
Posted by: Fern | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 05:43 AM
i like the bicycle stamp
Posted by: jeanie nieva | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 06:25 AM
I would have to say I love the Cyclist stamp, it is sooo unique, haven`t seen one before. I also like the bird cage. Love the cards, great inspiration
Posted by: Pamela Bennett | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 06:53 AM
All the cards are lovely but my absolutely fav is Lisa's 'Florals'.....gorgeous card, gorgeous stamps!
Posted by: Marienoelle | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 07:02 AM
I love our blog and the cards are absolutelt AMAZING!!!!
Posted by: Kimberley Jackson-Brown | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 08:09 AM
Great cards - Lisa always has such cute stuff! My favorite stamps are your tree stamps - love em
Posted by: Kathy JH | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 08:46 AM
wow, love the creativity with the little booklets! Definitely going to try one! hmmm..as far as a favorite a muse stamp....I love all of the buildings/shops!
thanks..michele h..
Posted by: michele | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 09:06 AM
oh my god, these cards are so stinkin cute. i love them. so springy and uplifting
Posted by: lynda p | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 09:06 AM
Lisa you have out done yourself again sweetie. Those creations are stunning. Thanks for inspiring me to create another day.
Posted by: Dana C. | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 09:09 AM
I love the mushroom stamp. It just looks 'Happy'.
Posted by: Pam | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 09:15 AM
I love the beautiful florals and am inspired to try something purple and red!
Posted by: Ronda Archangelo | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 09:16 AM
I am going to make some of the little books.
They are so clever.
Posted by: Pam | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 09:16 AM
OH! I wants that mushroommmmmm!! Yes, I do!! :)
Posted by: Bev Rousch | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 09:25 AM
All of these cards are adorable! Love the "book". My favorite are the zinnia's, both the open and solid :) Thank you for sharing your cards!
Posted by: Jennifer | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 10:10 AM
I absolutely love the open sharing between companies. . . such a fun idea. To top it off, you are making and sharing such fun projects. Thank you
Scot
Posted by: Scot | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 10:20 AM
Fun cards (love that bicycle card). Gosh I think what I like best about Amuse is the variety - it's hard to pick just one favorite.
Posted by: Ida | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 10:41 AM
My fave is the bike stamp since I ride too. All Lisa's cards are great. Is she versatile or what? Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Angie Hall | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 11:28 AM
Wow, it's really hard to pick one favorite! But, I'd have to say the one I seem to use A LOT is the tiny bird!
Posted by: Kelly Braund | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 12:02 PM
Soooo cute! I have the bike stamp. What a neat idea for the heart stickers. My fav stamp is Superwoman.
Posted by: Christin | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 12:18 PM
What wonderful samples!! I, too, like the bike stamp and all of the little shops. But I really like all of the Amuse stamps.
Posted by: PCStamper | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 12:22 PM
Wow, great showcase of the stamps! Love the open chyrsanthemum and dandelion stamps. And now that bicycle stamp looks really great! :)
Posted by: jaemom | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 12:31 PM
I love everything about the mushroom card! I've been gone from stamping for a few years now and am dusting everything off from my closets! This just gets me so jazzed to stamp again!
Posted by: Karma Simons | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 02:22 PM
I LOVE the mushroom card, so so super cute. The accordian card is great too, I think that is such a great use of the store front stamps.
Posted by: Jenna A | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 02:59 PM
Wow - love Lisa's cards - so adorable!!! Oh my word, only one favorite Amuse stamp? I love all of them - Amuse stamps are my "go to" stamps. If I have to pick just one, I'll say the "to go cup" stamp - love it! :) My husband worked at Stbux for 5 years - so of course I love that stamp -ha! :)
Posted by: Dana Klinkner | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 03:19 PM
OMG did the coffee mug really have to match the card? That doubled my WOW factor! Beautiful work, makes me want to online shop a bit while I am here :)
Posted by: Dee | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 03:20 PM
I'm already a fan of Lisa's work, and I love what she did with the A Muse stamps! So inspiring!! My fave A Muse stamp is Tiny Bird.
Posted by: Angie | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 03:36 PM
Wow! What a great card and mug set. It would certainly make a great gift. Love the mushroom notebook!
Posted by: carrie | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 03:37 PM
My favorite A Muse stamp has got to be the Milkshake. It inks up so perfectly!!!
Posted by: Karen (Sterling Scrapper) | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 04:28 PM
It's soo hard to pick just one...I love the Mandy's World stamps, the Rockin' girl, and one I use over and over is gerber daisy. I just love them all! :)
Posted by: Rachael | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 04:52 PM
Thanks for a chance to win!! I can't pick just one - their all great. You are very talented and inspiring.
Posted by: Connie F. | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 05:03 PM
Thanks for the how to on the Mushroom Note card, so cute!! Will be making tomorrow.
D
Posted by: Donna Przybylowski | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 05:09 PM
These are so cute I cannot hardly STAND it!! Love them all!!
Posted by: Traveling Mama | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 06:00 PM
Oh how cute, cute, cute!!! Can't wait to see what's next.
Posted by: Connie Duckert | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 06:02 PM
I love the mushroom stamp!! Those are so cute and so fun to color! Lisa did a great job!
Posted by: Teresa H | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 06:13 PM
Hmmmmmm....this is tough. Kinda hard to pick just one, but I guess mb bunny flower...cause Easters on its way and I just ordered it today. Can't wait to get my order now. :)
Posted by: PennyH | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 06:16 PM
LOVE Lisa's floral card...and a favorite a muse stamp?! I love them all, but Rock Star is one of my faves.
Posted by: Sarah/WAstamper | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 06:58 PM
I love the mushroom stamp, very cute.
Posted by: Patricia Phipps | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 07:01 PM
Adorable cards! My fave set is a practical one. I love the "Essential Ovals" clear set. Those ovals just set the tone for simple cards. Just stamp your oval and then your image. Voila!
Posted by: Janet Sisk | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 07:50 PM
All things flower's, can't get enough but all the cards are soooooo cute!!!!
Posted by: Valerie | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 11:33 PM
I've really been digging the coral from the Sea of Love release. It's super versatile. I would love to get my hands on some Amuse Florals (after seeing what Lisa and Jennifer did with them), they're the only Amuse stamps I don't have!
Posted by: Cassi | Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 04:05 AM
I wheely love all the cards and colors, but I think my most fav of these is the bicycle card! I Wheely like it!
Thanks for all of this fun!!!!
Posted by: SARANNE VALENTINE | Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 07:29 AM
Lisa's cards are so pretty. Favorite A Muse stamp... we have to choose? There are so many it's almost impossible for me. I love the elephant and baby stamp -- it makes such cute and elegant baby cards.
Posted by: Robyn | Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 08:57 AM