If you've ever had the pleasure of having a little chat or taking one of Julie's classes, you know she's not only all sorts of fun, but has a WEALTH of knowledge about all things stamping! Now, every month, in a brand new video feature here on the blog, she'll be sitting down in her studio to have a cuppa and a chat with YOU about the things you most want to know!
Take it away, J!
And how stinkin' cute is that mug?! Gotta' have one? They'll be available on our website very soon (we'll be sure to let you know when), but you can win one of your very own right now! Simply leave a comment on this post for a chance to win!
And ... don't forget ... Julie wants to hear from YOU!
What would YOU like to chat about with Julie? She'll be looking for topics for next month's Cuppa Time from the questions and comments left in this thread over on the A Muse Lounge! Come on over and chat!
PS - Everything's Rosy amuse-bouche is coming up next! Don't miss it!
OMG that mug tells my life story....stamp all night....sleep all day!
This would be my proof to my husband that other people DO live like me....not just me!
I hope I win.....first comment should, hint, hint!
Posted by: Nancy Ball | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 12:49 AM
Julie...you are so CUTE!! Crackage....HA! Git-r-done!!! Loved all the bits of info. you shared. I look forward to the next video :)
Posted by: Lori Barnett | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 12:57 AM
LOVE this new segment!!! Julie, you are way too cute and fun. Looking forward to more chats!
Posted by: Steph in WA | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 01:32 AM
How FUN! This info is way too cool! Thanks Julie!
Posted by: Joanne Hemingway | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 03:57 AM
you are the cutest whidbey girl!!!
Posted by: june | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 03:58 AM
Those mugs are darling!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 04:26 AM
These mugs are a "hoot"! (Sorry - couldn't resist)
Posted by: Jill | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 04:29 AM
love that mug & it's pink!!!! How fun is that?!!!
Posted by: Sonja | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 04:38 AM
I love the mug - wish I had one!!!!
Posted by: Cindy | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 04:58 AM
Wow--how cute! I'd love to be sipping my caramel tea out of that cup.
Posted by: Janet B | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 05:07 AM
LOVE the mug....it's pinkness and the fabulous saying...not to mention the adorable owls.
However, the best thing was the video! Julie, you are a riot!! I giggled several times while watching.....which is a good thing. I can't wait to see the next installment of Cuppa Time with Julie!! Thanx for the chance to get to "know you". ;o) .....and for the chance to win the cutie mug!!!
Posted by: Shawn O'Connell | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 05:24 AM
Oh my gosh, that is the cutest mug EVAH!!!!! If I dont win one, I will definitely need to buy one. A Muse is so bad for my pocket book!!!!
Posted by: Debby W. | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 05:31 AM
OMGOSH! This mug is calling my name. Here I am...I will keep you full and you will be by my side when I'm have fun in my room. You will never be lonely. Great video Julie!
Posted by: StampinCathy | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 05:38 AM
I Love this idea...especially cause I don't have classes near me!!!! The mug is so cute!!!
Posted by: janet | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 06:14 AM
Julie, your video is so much fun! It gave me a chuckle this morning. And I think "crackage" should definitely be added to the dictionary. Oh, cute-cute mug, too!
Posted by: Angela H. | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 06:15 AM
don't enter me in the contest. . . just wanted to say how much I adore you, Julie. <3 LOVE <3 you, girl!
Posted by: jenn | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 06:19 AM
Loved the video this morning, you are soooo much fun, Julie! This mug is a must have, how stinkin' cute it that??? Gotta have it!
Posted by: Shelly | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 06:20 AM
Adorable mug!! :) Julie is the cutest!
Posted by: Bev Rousch | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 06:21 AM
OMG, that is such a cute mug! My stamper girls will love this mug:) Love A Muse!!
Posted by: DeNel Brister | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 06:22 AM
I am so buying one of these when I come to Seattle in August. Way cute!
More virtual face time with Julie is always a good thing. Can't wait to see what she has in store for us each month.
Posted by: little.one | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 06:26 AM
Loved Cuppa-Time with Julie. She's too cute. And the mug is beyond adorable... a must have!
Posted by: Amye | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 06:43 AM
Love this idea..Julie seems like such a fun person. Would love to drink my morning coffee from this cute mug!
Posted by: Marty | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 06:43 AM
What a fun and funny video! To get straight cuts, don't drink appletinis - LOL!!! That really "crackaged" me up! Looking forward to the next video!
Super cute mug - perfect in pink!
Posted by: Sharon D. from Canada | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 07:00 AM
Love the video!! You did a great job! I have to say when you first said "crackage" the first thing that came to mind was a plumber showing his backside while he worked! LOL!! I want to know if in your next video you tell us your skin care routine cause you have great skin! You look so young...Have a great weekend...Hugs...Cookie...P.S. Love that coffee mug!
Posted by: Cookie | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 07:15 AM
adorable mug!! Really enjoyed Julie's Q&A video. Can't wait for the next one!
Posted by: Laura Bassen | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 07:17 AM
LOVE the video! Thanks for doing that, Julie! And I LOVE that mug... Must have one!!!
Posted by: AngieE | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 07:18 AM
Wicked cute video! I follow Julie's blog, but it was great to have a voice to put with the words. Plus, that mug??? ADORABLE! :o)
Posted by: Jen S. | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 07:18 AM
This is by far one of the most entertaining stamping videos I've ever seen. Just as I would expect coming from Julie. Keep 'em coming, keep me laughing, and keep me inspired. Thanks for offering a prize mug, too. I must have one!!
Posted by: Francie | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 07:19 AM
That mug is tooo CAUTE! I wish life could be as simple as that...ROFL!!!! I love the color pink so I think it would be perfect for me...hehehe. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Jada | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 07:25 AM
The mug is so cute! I love the owl stamp!:)
Posted by: Raquel H | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 07:27 AM
So much fun to have a video from Julie!
My husband teases me about being a vampire with the staying up all night thing. It's cute to see it on a mug!
Posted by: Beth Rang | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 07:36 AM
Hi Julie! I am so glad you are doing this; I appreciate all these fantastic tips and your laugh is just so infectious. What a way to start my Saturday morning. Having my coffee in that darling pink mug would really top it off!
Kathy Camasso
Posted by: Kathyc on SCS | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 07:40 AM
Loved, loved your video Julie. Hope you realize that there are thousands of women out there who have just proved to their husbands that stamping can be a messy sport!
Posted by: karen q | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 07:51 AM
Great idea, and super cute mug!! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Michelle Barnett | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 07:53 AM
Oh my goodness I LOVED your video! I'm a so glad you did it because you are so adorable!!! You are the sweetest Julie! And that cup is to die for! I am so buying one!!
Posted by: Carly | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 07:56 AM
too stinkin cute!!
Posted by: Stephanie Jones | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 07:58 AM
AMG i looooove that mug!!! <3 lol you crack me up...it's so entertaining to listen to your tips and tricks...keep em comin!
Posted by: daphne | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 07:59 AM
Enjoyed the video--very fun--and love your laugh! (Hmm...was that a cleverly disguised appletini in your mug? ha ha!) Thanks for the info abt the Tonic paper cutter--I like the size of it. I'm also really, really glad to know that I'm not the only one who just uses a small space in her craft room to actually craft in due to all the, ahem, creative chaos stacked around. (But I do know where everything is!)
Posted by: Renee | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 08:01 AM
Julie this is wonderful and I want a cup like that!!!!
Posted by: patty Bombyk | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 08:04 AM
You are adorable, Julie...and I just love your little giggle! I've never had the pleasure of meeting you IRL, so this is surely the next best thing. Thanks for all of the tips!! (Gotta get the mug!)
Posted by: Rose Ann | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 08:08 AM
I could listen to you talk for hours - LOL Love the mug too!!!
Posted by: Mary | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 08:19 AM
I would love a mug like that... and perhaps a few more for gifts... Thanks for the chance to win...
PS- I love Cuppa Time with Julie. I think I'll learn a lot from it, in only a short amount of time... thanks again A muse!
Posted by: Amy L | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 08:20 AM
Woohoo! Go Julie!!! :-)
Posted by: Amy | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 08:24 AM
Can't see the video (not compatible with my computer.... ) but I absolutely love the mug! I'd be thrilled to win one! Will keep trying to see the video. Sounds like I am missing some terrific entertainment!
DeniseB
Posted by: DeniseB | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 08:27 AM
YOU ARE HRR - I think it comes naturally! Thanks for sharing yourself with us and being real! I live for JULIE-ISMS!
Posted by: sherry | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 08:36 AM
Great idea! Luv the mug!It just keeps getting better!
Posted by: Lisa Wakabayashi | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 08:40 AM
Now that mug is just darling! What a great idea....gotta have it!
Posted by: Doris | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 08:43 AM
Love that cup! Coffee would taste so good in it.
Posted by: Celina Amezcua | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 08:47 AM
The mug is an absolute "must have" for my next weekend crop! Heck, a "must have" for every day of my life, actually! Nothing goes together better than java, A muse stamps, and a long creative night (or day)!
Posted by: Sandy Ellis-Brye | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 08:48 AM
i'm always SO jealous when i read about stampers that are taking classes with Julie or one of the other DT members. i know, it's not a good quality, but it's true!
so, how exciting that i'll get a little one-on-one myself! ok, so i know Julie isn't talking just to me, but a girl can dream, can't she?
Posted by: Cat | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 08:54 AM
Julie! You are adorable, I was giggling right along with you!
My question is broad, but what is your favorite embellishment? And while "Thinking Simple" do you ever take embellishments off? And I know this will be a hard one to answer but, What is your favorite A Muse stamp (today)? :0) Thank you!
Posted by: Bryn | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 09:14 AM
That was loads of fun!
Thanks!...Crackage...LOL!!!
Posted by: Christine | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 09:23 AM
I've gotta say that was an adorable video! I'm looking forward to more of this sort of thing. And the new mugs are so super cool! Even if I dont' win, I'm gonna have to get one. Thanks, Julie, for making my morning so enjoyable.
Posted by: Karen M | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 09:37 AM
I personally think everything tastes better in pink!
Posted by: Darcie | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 10:02 AM
OMGosh.... and in PINK! This is a must have!
Posted by: JenMarie | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 10:15 AM
Dear HRR - add me to you long list of fans!!! I was happy to see you live and sharing great tips. Especially the scoring tip - I had been frustrated with the "crackage" :) and now I know how to fix it. Much appreciated. Stampin happy! Cheers, Caren
Posted by: caren weinstein | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 10:18 AM
Julie is AMAZING as always. I look forward to see what she has up her sleeve next...
Posted by: Pam | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 10:26 AM
Great new feature, thanks Julie! Oh, and, that is the cutest mug ever!!!
Posted by: Lesa | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 10:41 AM
Julie, you are as bubbly and fun as your big smile! :) Thanks for the entertaining video!
Guess what I do when I have insomnia? Stamp all night! The mug is so cute!
Posted by: Moonberry | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 11:01 AM
You guys are SO MUCH FUN!!!! ;)
Posted by: jen shears | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 11:02 AM
Love the new video! So cute....can't wait to get one of those adorable mugs for my very own tiny stamping space!!
Posted by: Andrea B | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 11:04 AM
Julie is ADORABLE, love that cute giggle. How fun to get to hear from her. Gotta have one of those mugs, I am a mug junkie! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Sally | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 11:11 AM
Love the mug! SO cute!! And so are you, Julie!! Can't wait to see more videos! Anything A Muse related would be great!!
Posted by: Ann I. | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 11:12 AM
Everything would taste so much better in that adorable mug!
Posted by: Sheila | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 11:13 AM
Julie's video is adorable! And informative! I'm going to have to pick up some appletini supplies now. :) Love the mug, too.
Posted by: michelle | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 11:31 AM
Great video Julie! I really enjoyed watchin it. I love pink and I love A muse!!! That mug is so cute! I love it!!!
Posted by: PennyH | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 11:44 AM
Julie is crazy funny! Love her! I can't wait for more videos. She is so fun! OMG is that pink cup adorable or what? Gotta get me one of those.
Posted by: Rachel a.k.a. Gingerbread Gal | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 11:47 AM
That mug is TOOO cute :) I love it!
Posted by: Jessica Davis | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 11:59 AM
Love the owls!
Posted by: Kelly Braund | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 01:20 PM
This is the cutest video. I love the laugh and look forward to watching more of these. The cup is adorable and I want one!
Posted by: Karen T | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 01:34 PM
I HEART Julie! Anything she'd want to talk about is fabby to me!
Posted by: Ashley Nguyen Newell | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 02:28 PM
great video!! I am really looking forward to more of them! Super cute mug too!
Posted by: Emily Fulfs | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 02:43 PM
I love this mug, oh so very cute!!
Posted by: Susie P | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 02:45 PM
Adorable mug!!! Can't wait to watch the video. :)
Posted by: Wendy in MD | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 04:05 PM
Piiiiiiiink!!! And it has the owls on it!!!
Posted by: Lenainwonderland.wordpress.com | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 04:47 PM
I love the mug! and it's PINK!!!!
Posted by: Dee | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 04:52 PM
What an awesome idea! The mug is sweet and I love the color....
Posted by: Karen Gauthier | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 04:53 PM
Such a fun video.
Posted by: Kelly Jo | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 05:16 PM
adorable mug!
Posted by: terriavidreader | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 05:38 PM
Love this new idea--and the mug! Adorable!!
Posted by: Jackie E | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 05:40 PM
Oh my gosh.. Julie why didn't you HAVE videos before?! These 9 mins. were so much fun! I was giggling like a fool! :) How Awesome are you! Can't wait till the next video. Now to look for that paper cutter.
Posted by: Ellie | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 05:41 PM
Julie, loved the video, can't wait to see more. I would just love that cute owl mug - just adorable!
Posted by: Marisa | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 06:30 PM
Great video. Love the mug SO cute!
Posted by: Cindy | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 06:38 PM
I would love a mug like that! Great idea for a mug design!
Posted by: Gina | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 06:38 PM
OK, julie is soooo stinkin' cute, and so is that mug!!!!
Posted by: Tobey Shepherd | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 06:39 PM
Oh my GOOOSH!! I am laughing SO hard! I love your video!! The new mug is SO cute and your dog is hysterical! And I totally think crackage should do into the dictionary... or maybe you should enter into Wikepedia! Yes! Julie, you ROCK!!
Posted by: Traveling Mama | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 07:01 PM
This mug is super cute! And what a great color! Love it!
Posted by: Emily M | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 07:07 PM
Love Julie, Love the mug and looking forward to more cuppa times.
Posted by: snw | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 07:51 PM
Love the video, love the cup, love Julie.
Posted by: Christina Slaton | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 08:24 PM
Best.stamping.andnotstamping.video.ever! Now I see why you have those cute smilies in all of your posts, hee! I think Julie needs her own stamping weekly stamping show somewhere! Baby, you're a STAR! PS...that mug is almost as cute as Julie :)! Okay, it's really really cute!
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 08:40 PM
Julie rocks!
The mug is too cute.
Posted by: GatorMeegs | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 08:42 PM
Those mugs are adorable and I love that they are PINK! My absolute favorite color!
Posted by: Erin H | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 08:58 PM
Luv the mug and video. Too cute!
Posted by: Michelle | Saturday, May 01, 2010 at 11:00 PM
Darling mug and the sentiment is so what I want my life to be when I grow up. Ok Julie, does Bear serve as a creative consultant?? And do you view stamping as a personal "therapy"??? There was an instance in my life when my husband pointed me in the direction of my stamping corner, whispered "You need to stamp..." as he gently nudged me towards my desk. That cinched it for me - this was my formal therapy!!
Posted by: KathyK | Sunday, May 02, 2010 at 12:10 AM
cute mug..perfect for Julie. Only thing better would be an appletini glass. LOL
Posted by: Jane Mykleby | Sunday, May 02, 2010 at 04:53 AM
Nothing like a little rubberness in the morning! Great job Julie, you were made for You Tube. I did a class with her when she was here in MA and she's adorable! The mug is divine...I LOVE PINK!
Posted by: Karen (Sterling Scrapper) | Sunday, May 02, 2010 at 05:14 AM
I loved this and found it very A Musing and informative!
I'm looking forward to the next one!
Joanie
Posted by: Joanie Mowers | Sunday, May 02, 2010 at 07:16 AM
OMG...how cute is that mug!?! Can't wait to get my hands on the wonderful new stamps!!
Posted by: Tracey A in NH | Sunday, May 02, 2010 at 09:21 AM
how cute is that mug ... i just love pink :D
Posted by: laura rodick | Sunday, May 02, 2010 at 09:37 AM
The mug is soooo adorable!!! Must get one as soon as they're available. :)
Posted by: Caroline | Sunday, May 02, 2010 at 09:44 AM