A Muse News

Shop News - 5/17/10

Make & Take

Using 11! stamps from our NEW Everything's Rosy collection, join us and make this beautiful tea bag holder to give to someone special.

Drop in anytime Wednesday or Saturday between 11:30am - 1:30pm to make this FREE beautiful project!

NEW Stuff in the Shop!

Cupcake kits!!!! Cupcake papers and matching toppers.  SO CUTE!  24 cupcake liners and toppers for $13.

Birthday Cake, Dinosaurs, Space Cadets

Baby, Aloha Hula Girls, Mermaids

Animal Parade, Teddy Bears

Birdhouse and Apple Notecards in beautiful boxes!

What a nice gift for a teacher or gardener friend:) 24 notecards per box, 2 designs. Apple $22, Birdhouse $20.

New Journals and Pocket Notes!

The journals are covered in fabric with fun stitched embellishments - they are so pretty! $16 each. The pocket notes are a great gift or something little for your purse. $3 each. My favorite is the "note to self", sweet  : )

Metal Alphabet Stamping Die sets

Stamp letters into metal, leather or wood! Great for making your own jewelry pendants! $18.99

The weather is finally changing here and the days are getting longer...makes me so happy!

Hope to see you in the shop.

Michele

Shop News 5/10/10

Make & Take

You are one of a kind!  Using the MS Grass and Pop-up Butterflies border punches we'll be making this sweet card you can give to someone special in your life:)

Drop in anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm Wednesday or Saturday to make this {FREE} card!

NEW in the Shop

We just received some super cute stuff from Japan!

NEW puzzle erasers -- Elephants and Dino Eggs. Also, mini wooden trucks.  SO cute! Great for party or class favors.

Remember the Spirograph?!?

Look at this! So fun!

New Martha flower items

Green and yellow paper hanging flowers - great for party decorations!   BEAUTIFUL paper lily stickers - perfect for cards and bridal invites!

Pinwheels!!!

Aren't these adorable?!  Great gift topper, party favor or decoration.  They just scream springtime!

Hope you can stop by this week:)

Michele

Shop News 5/4/10

Make & Take

Show MOM how much you care with a bouquet of flowers!  A paper bouquet of punched flowers: )  Join us and make this beautiful Mother's Day card!

Drop in anytime Wednesday or Saturday between 11:30am - 1:30pm to make this pretty {FREE} card for a MOM!

Classes THIS week!!

Dads & Grads -- $25 -- Saturday, May 8th, 4pm

Join Rhiannon and make several projects focusing on upcoming graduations and Father's Day!  Here are some of the projects you'll be making.

Slice Girls: Vintage Findings -- $10 -- Saturday, May 8th, 2-3pm

Join Rhiannon for a fun class learning how to get the most of your slice machine and the Vintage Findings cartridge!  Please bring your fully charged Slice machine and the featured cartridge to class.

Here are some of the projects you'll be making!

 

You can sign up for any of our classes online here.  Or you can always call us at the shop: 206-783-4882 Pre-registration is required for all classes.

NEW in the shop

52-card activity packs!

Lots of fun ideas and activities.  A great gift!

Pocket Doodle Books!

Great for keeping kids busy when traveling or in restaurants!

Adorable Cookbooks

 

4 different cookbook styles to choose from.

Have a great week! Hope to see you in the shop:)

~Michele

Shop News 4/30/10

Teacher Appreciation Week!

We interrupt this Birthday Celebration Week to bring you an important announcement! 

This coming week is Teacher Appreciation Week and Tues, May 4th is Teacher Appreciation Day.

Here are some ideas to get you inspired to make some hand-made love for any teachers in your life!

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Dress up that shiny apple with a folded leaf card on a toothpick stem. Our "for a special teacher" stamp and tiny apple make it very sweet!

Thank you to Stephanie at the Paper Garden Boutique in Sacramento for a such a great idea!

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I ~heart~ my teacher!

A darling yellow gingham box you can fill with candy, bath salts, gift cards...

Did you know....If you buy any of our paper you can use our Accucut Machine for FREE?!? This box was made in a jiffy on the machine.  We embossed our cute apple so it was nice and shiny and added a tag to show how much we care!

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Having a hard time finding a perfect card for a male teacher? Here it is! Short and sweet -- you rule!

We just got this ruler ribbon in the shop and it's ADORABLE!  A little background red to make it pop, and the awesome "you rule" sentiment from our School Time clear set and you're done!

 

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Note pads!!!

Teachers always are writing notes! Make them a pad of paper that they'll surely use with style!

 

Another great idea inspired by Stephanie's post! These pads are made up of 15 sheets of our school styled Line Paper cardstock, topped with a decorative cover sheet and fastened together with a colorful binder clip, which we carry in the shop.

Just a few ideas to get you inspired! 

Now back to your regularly scheduled Birthday Celebration Week blogs : )

~Michele~

What a party!

Thank you to all of our Greater Seattle area friends that stopped by tonight for our Everything's Rosy Release Party!  We had a great time and hope that you did too!  I wanted to post a few pictures from the party before heading off to bed.  Enjoy!

Here is our lovely food table.  Heidi made a delicious raspberry rose punch. I baked several batches of cupcakes, and Michele brought some yummy cookies in shapes of butterflies and flowers. 

 

Can't have a party without cupcakes, right?!  These ones are lemon...

And, pretty cookies too!

Here's a peek at one of the make & takes we did.  So pretty!

The little baggies in the above photo look a little suspect! LOL!  Here's what's actually inside them... beautiful smelling bath salts (with dried rose petals, of course!)
 

Here is a peek at our pretty "Everything's Rosy" display in the store.  Michele is putting the finishing touches on the display just moments before we opened the doors.

The shop was a little packed... but everyone was very patient and no complaints about having to wait a while to check out. 

Here's Asanka working on one of the make & take projects. 

And here's Jodi... smiling and stamping!

 
 

I *love* that there is still daylight at almost 8pm...  Here's Janis with her new A Muse Coral fleece. 

 
 These pups waited *patiently* outside.

 
  
Thanks to everyone that stopped in for a *FUN* party!  I think we need to do this again soon.

Stay tuned for more Birthday party FUN!

 
 

Shop News - 4/27/10

Make & Take

Happy Birthday to us!!  A Muse is 9 years old so come celebrate with us! This week we'll be making a cute party hat with a surprise peanut butter cup inside!

Join us anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm, Wednesday or Saturday, to make this sweet treat : )

Hope to see you in the shop!

Michele

Shop News 4/19/10

Make & Take

Join us this week for a super darling plant pick!  Dress up one of your houseplants or it would look just as cute sitting in your pencil cup at work ; )

Stop by anytime between 11:30am -1:30 pm Wednesday or Saturday to make this fun FREE project!

NEW stuff in the shop!

Monster Key covers 

A super FUN way to protect and organize your keys!

Animal Flashlights

 

How cute are these?!?  Hand crank, self recharging, LED animal flashlights that last up to 10, 000 hours. I love how the lights comes out of the pig and cows noses ; )

Mini Lunch Notes

 

Show them you are thinking about them by leaving one of these sweet notes in their lunch box!  105 pocket-sized notes, plus stickers to match!  You'll be the best parent ever ; )

BEAUTIFUL celebration candles!

This picture does not do these candles justice!  These sleek, thin tapers are so beautiful!  Available in 12 packs, 6" or 15" lengths, in a variety of Spring-y colors.   A set of these on a large cake or even on cupcakes would be just stunning.

~REMINDER~ If you are not in the area you can always add our wonderful shop items to your online order.  Just write the description of what you would like in the customer comments section of your order and we will get it out to you!

Hope to see you in the shop!

Michele

A pretty pink party invite

Every year we donate several Craft Parties to local schools for auction fundraisers.  Last year, our parties raised over $6,000 for a few of our local schools.  'Tis the auction season again and we have a party happening in a few weeks.  Here's a peek at the 21 invites I made last night.

I whipped up these pretty pink invites using A Muse papers and two of our our Accucut dies. For a DIY invite, this one costs only $0.85/invitation and includes the envelope! 

Did you know, when you buy your 8.5" x 11" paper in our store, you are welcome to use our Accucut machine for FREE!  We have over 40 different dies to choose from.  

Need help with printing your invites? We offer speedy and inexpensive printing services.

Have a beautiful day!

 

Seattle TGIF Class THIS Friday

It is a gloriously sunny day here in Seattle!  We are just setting up for the make & take and hope to see all our Seattle friends shortly.  Be sure to check out the recent additions to our SALE table.

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TGIF Stampin' - Flutterby
Friday, April 16th

Linda's TGIF Stampin' Class on Friday - Flutterby - will focus on beautiful Butterflies. We'll be punching, stamping and getting all sparkly too! Won't you join me for this fun lunch hour class?  12 to 1 pm.  $10.  Call the store at 206-783-4882 or register online here.

Here's a sneaky peek at one of the cards we'll make...

 

Hope to see you soon!  Enjoy this beautiful day... wherever you may be!

Shop News - 4/13/10

Make & Take

Did you see Linda's post about the Pink Paislee and decorative packing tape last week?  We just can't get enough of pretty tape right now!  This week's project features the beautiful gray flowery damask tape and you get to stamp your own personal monogram! 

Join us anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm On Wednesday or Saturday to make this FREE, simple and elegant card.

CLASSES ~THIS~ WEEK!

TGIF STAMPIN' - Flutter By- $10 with Linda

Friday, April 16th from 12-1pm

Join us and make some sweet projects featuring butterflies in this lunch hour class. Sign up here!

Madres, Maestros & Margaritas - $25 with Rhiannon

Saturday, April 17th, 4pm

Make several projects focusing on Teacher Appreciation, Cinco De Mayo and Mother's Day! Let the special people in your life know how grateful you are with some hand-made love!!  Here are some of the many projects you will make!

The tin is a candle! Love how it coordinates with the card.

Isn't that ruler ribbon adorable!?  The small booklet holds a pack of post-its.  A perfect gift for any teacher!  Sign up for this class here!

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - $25 with Joyce

Sunday, April 18th, 2pm

Turn your trash into treasure in this fun class where you'll use items from your recycle bin to create some fun stuff! Check out these creative projects you'll make.  Sign up for this class here!

Pre-registration and pre-payment is required for all classes.  You may also call us at the shop 206-783-4882 to sign up!

NEW STUFF in the Shop!

Do Not Forget!

 
I don't know about you, but I ALWAYS leave post-it notes on my door to make sure I don't forget stuff.  Well, now I can use this awesome note pad that hangs right on your door!

Drivers Wallets!

A hip way to keep track of all of your driving documents (licenses, registration, receipts)! Comes in a variety of cool vintage European cars!

An elegant Make & Take, great classes, and super fun new stuff!  Hope to see you in the shop this week:)

~Michele

Love me some tape!

I know, when I posted the photos of the fun tape earlier in the week you were probably wondering "what are we supposed to do with that stuff?!"  Right?!  LOL!

Here's one fun thing to do with it... make cards! ;)

Here's a 5MQ {that's five minute quickie in card speak!}.

How sweet are the A Muse owl buddies on the Woodgrain tape?  This card took less than 5 minutes to make (and clean up after)!!

 

And, here's a 2MQ {TWO minute quickie} card for you using the Birdies tape.

I can't stop playing with TAPE!  I will post more tape treats soon.

Do you need TAPE too?  Call us.  We'll hook you up!

Seattle Class THIS Saturday 4/10

Please join Rhiannon for a fun class, Garden Inspired Gifites, this Saturday.  Projects will feature floral and fauna images and are perfect to have on hand for any occasion. 

Saturday. April 10th. 4 pm. $25

Here's a sneak peek at one of the darling gifties you'll make... 

And, here's a peek at one of the cards.

Please call the A Muse store to register at 206-783-4882 or register online here.

Have a beautiful day!

   

 

Shop News 4/1/10

Make & Take

WHOOOO's a lifesaver?  You are! ;)  Using our new birch woodgrain paper, we're making a sweet matchbook lifesaver holder adorned with our super cute owl buddies stamp!

Join us tomorrow anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm to make this adorable FREE project.

Spring Break festivities continue!

For those on Spring Break next week (4/5 - 4/9), we will have a FREE Make & Take project EVERY day in the shop! Drop in anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm to make some fun stuff!

Hope to see you,

Michele

Seattle classes this week!

We have TWO great classes this week at the A Muse retail store in Seattle. 

If you've been enjoying our Woodland Critters feature on the blog this week, you won't want to miss our TGIF Stampin' Woodland Critters Class.  THIS Friday. Tomorrow. April 2nd. 12:00 to 1:00 pm.  Only $10.  

Here's a lil' peek at one of the fun cards we'll be making.  You will want to try the fun new EK Success Daisy chain punch!

A Muse supplies used:

* Stamps: Nature Clear Stamp Set
* Paper: Woodgrain birch paper (Available April 2nd)
Chiffon yellow 4-bar notes
Robin's egg blue paper
Watermelon paper (available April 2nd)

 

COPIC 101 with Joyce
 

THIS Saturday. April 3rd.  4:00 pm. $25

If you own or have been thinking about purchasing COPIC markers, you should definitely attend our COPIC 101 and 201 Classes.  COPIC 101 will teach you which papers and inks work best with these markers along with some basic shading techniques and LOTS of practice!  You are welcome to bring your own COPIC markers, or use ours if you haven't started your collection yet. Please label your personal markers. COPIC 101 is a pre-requisite for COPIC 201.  The next COPIC 201 class will be offered on Saturday, May 1st at 4:00 pm.

Intro to Stamping, with Michele


NEXT Tuesday. April 13th. 11:00 am. $15

Join Michele to learn the basics of hand-making cards. She will cover paper types, envelopes, inks, embellishments, and design basics.  You'll leave with a few cards and lots of information to get you started!

In fairness to our instructors, pre-registration and pre-payment is required for all classes.

You may register for ALL classes right here online.  Or, give us a call at 206-783-4882.

Hope to see you in class soon!

Thursday Make & Take

As part of our Spring Break Festivities, we are offering a FREE Make & Take each day this week and next week.  Here's a peek at tomorrow's make & take.  A fun (and sparkly!) pinwheel clothespin! 

We used 1/2" scor-tape on a clothespin (fits perfectly!) and dropped it into our glitter bowl.  So fun!

Hope to see you tomorrow!

 

Shop News 3/31/10

Hello Seattle friends,

We have a lot of exciting things happening at our Seattle store over the next TWO weeks as we celebrate Spring Break - May 29th to April 2nd and April 5th to April 9th.

FREE Make & Takes
Please join us each day for a FREE make & take project.  Drop in anytime between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm.  We'll be making bookmarks, a teacher thank you, magnets, pinwheels and a fun lifesaver treat!  Bring the kids and let's play and be sure to tell your friends!

Here's a peek at tomorrow's project - a fridge magnet.  It's made with an A Muse Scalloped Square clear sticker and chunky glitter.  So fun!

 



Spring Break Craft Camp
On Thursday April 1st and April 8th we are offering a fun Stitch-it camp!  In this class your child will learn sew an adorable Dolly with purse (boy option is an owl). The class is from 9 to 11 am and costs $25.  Ages 6-12 are welcome.  Pre-registration and pre-payment is required.  There are a few spots left in each class.  Please call the store to register.  206-783-4882.

Click here to download a flyer about all our Spring Break fun!  Tell your friends!

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MS Easter Punch Sale - SAVE 20%

Easter punches from Martha Stewart are so fun and perfect for your last minute Easter crafts.  Get 'em while they last and SAVE 20%!!

This Chick family punch could be used all year!

Here's a few more that are on sale... They are a little hard to see because of the reflection of the green polka dot table cloth.  Sorry!

Classes THIS week

We have two fabulous classes lined up THIS week. 

TGIF Stampin' Woodland Critters this Friday, April 2nd from 12 to 1 pm - $10

COPIC 101 with Joyce, Saturday, April 3rd at 4 pm - $25

Register online or call the store at 206-783-4882

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Free SLICE Demo

Don't miss our FREE Slice Demo on Saturday April 3rd from 11:30 am to 12:30pm.

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Monkey Love Anniversary Bash - Saturday April 3rd

This weekend, my good friend Sandy, owner of Monkey Love Rubber Stamps, will be celebrating 15 years in business.  I will be doing a FREE make and take at her store this Saturday from 1:30 to 3:00 pm.  Please join me to make an adorable birthday calendar that you can keep in your purse! 

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NEW Class Schedule

If you haven't been able to stop by and pick up our new class schedule for April, May and June, you may download it here.

Download A Muse 2010 Spring Newsletter and Class Schedule

I hope to see you soon!

 

 

TGIF Class THIS week - Between Friends

Hi friends!

We have a fabulous TGIF class planned in our Seattle store this Friday.  Join me (Linda) for this fun lunch-hour class where you make three delightful cards to share with your friends. 

The deets:

date: Friday, March 19th

time: 12:00 to 1:00 pm

place: A Muse retail store (7107 Greenwood Ave. N)

cost: $10

rsvp: 206-783-4882 (pre-registration required for all classes)

Here's a sneaky peek at ONE of the cards you'll make.

Hope to see you on Friday!

~Linda

Shop News - 3/16/10

Make & Take

Spring is here and Easter is around the corner!  This week's make and take is a super cute egg cup. What a fun decoration, placecard holder or gift for a friend : ) You can use it for dyed eggs, or we're using a plastic egg filled with candy! 

Come join us Wednesday or Saturday between 11:30am - 1:30pm to make this fun ~FREE~ project!

Enamelware Back in Stock!

-Large White Message Board

-Sage Marker Bin

TGIF STAMPIN' Class this Friday!! ~ Between Friends ~

Join us for a fun lunch-hour class, 12-1pm this Friday, March 19th.  Pre-register online or give us a call at 206-783-4882.

Have a great week!

~Michele

Shop News - 3/10/2010

Classes THIS Week!!

Perfect Packaging - $25, with Rhiannon

Saturday, March 13th, 4pm

Learn some fun packaging tricks -- A Muse style! 'Cause we all know...presentation is everything : )

Here's one of the three projects you'll make in the class. A cute goodie bag topper!

Copic 201 - $25, with Joyce

Sunday, March 14th, 1pm

In this second series class, you'll learn more advanced blending techniques along with special effects.

Spring Fever - $25, with Joyce

Sunday, March 14th, 3:30pm

Come make some fun Springtime projects with some of our newest products -- like the NEW Martha fringe scissors!  Here's one of the cards you'll make in this class!

*Pre-registration is required for classes.* 

Register online here, or call the shop at 206-783-4882.

Join us!!

~Michele

Shop News - 3/9/10

March is National Craft Month!

Come celebrate with us!! Join us for our FREE Make & Takes, sign up for one of our classes or just stop by to see our great gifts!  We have everything in the store to help you with your paper crafting project or get you inspired to try something new:)

Make & Take

Here's a fun project to bring you the luck of the Irish! We'll, maybe not luck, but some candy:)  A cute Leprechaun hat with the sentiment "wishing you luck and good fortune".  Hidden inside are 2 mini peanut butter cups.  So sweet!

Stop by anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm Wednesday or Saturday to make this FREE project!

NEW in the Shop!

Let's help get you organized! We've got a new sleek desktop organizer and a darling box to collect your old batteries so you can appropriately recycle them:)

Fun NEW craft kits for kids! 

Knit-it kits: monkey, sheep, mice, elephant, owl

Stitch-it kits: dolly, donkey

Stitch-it keyring kits: bear, raccoon, puppy, bunny

Build-it kits:steamboat, rocket, space explorer

Create-it kits: monster fingers, prima ballerina, flower jewelry

 Sterling modeling the Flower Jewelry kit project:)

Happy National Craft Month! Hope to see you in the shop soon!

~Michele

Seattle TGIF Class THIS Friday

Hi friends,

We have a fun TGIF class this Friday {March 5th} from 12 to 1 pm!  Join us for this fun lunch hour class and you will make THREE fabulous thank you cards.  I know I can never have enough thank you cards in my stash. 

Here's a sneak peek at one of the cards we'll be making. 

I hope you can join us!  Pre-registration is required for all classes.  To register, give us a call (206) 783-4882 or visit us online. 

Hope to see you on Friday!

~Linda

Shop News - 3/2/10

Make & Take

Join us this week to make a cute scalloped box you can fill with treats and goodies!  We'll fill it with a bag of jellybeans and top it off with a tag that says hello : )

Stop by Wednesday or Saturday between 11:30am - 1:30pm to make this FREE project! Join us!

NEW in the shop!

FUN banks! Choose from Pirates or Princess.  Has a Save, Share and Spend section to encourage money management skills.

Wow and amaze them with magic! :) NEW Balloon Animals and Card Tricks sets.

Hope to see you this week!

Michele

Seattle COPIC 101 Class this weekend

If you own, or are considering COPIC markers for your card-making, you won't want to miss this introductory class!

COPIC 101 - with Joyce ($25)
Saturday, February 27th - 2 pm

In this introductory class you will learn which papers and inks work best with COPIC markers along with some basic shading techniques.  You are welcome to bring your own COPIC markers or use ours if you haven't started your collection yet.  (Please label your personal markers.) This class is a pre-requesite for COPIC 201.

Our next COPIC 201 class with Joyce is scheduled for Sunday, March 14th at 1 pm.

Pre-registration is required for all classes.  You may register online or call the store (206) 783-4882.

Hope to see you in class soon!

Shop News - 2/23/10

Make & Take

Don't Forget....to come this week to the Make & Take!  Using 5 different A Muse patterned papers, I'll teach you how to make a beautiful multi-textured paper flower. You can use this flower to decorate cards, gifts, pins, magnets...just about anything : ) We've put it on a clothespin with the sentiment "don't forget" to help keep your papers organized!

Stop by Wednesday or Saturday between 11:30am - 1:30pm to learn how to make this pretty flower clothespin!

NEW Martha Punches!!

Look at these fantastic new Martha Punches! Perfect for all of your Spring and Easter papercrafts.  Come in and check them out!

Hope to see you this week!

Michele

Seattle Classes THIS week

We have an exciting line up of classes at the A Muse store this week!  There are still spots remaining in all three classes.  Please call the store to register (206-783-4882) or click here to register online.

TGIF - Hey Cupcake - $10
Friday, February 19th, 12 to 1pm

First up on Friday is "Hey Cupcake".  This is one of our popular TGIF lunch hour classes.  We'll be making fun cupcake-themed cards... here's a sneak peek at one of the cards we'll be making.

Here's a close-up of the cupcake... flock + glitter = YUMMY!

Sensational Scor-Pal - $25, with Rhiannon
Saturday, February 20th, 4 pm

If you own, or are contemplating the purchase of a Scor-Pal, this class is for YOU!  Come and see what you can easily create with this wonderful tool. Fantastic folds, beautiful boxes and bags will be featured as we whip up some great projects!

Here's a peek at one of the projects you will make.

Ribbon Remedies - $24, with Rhonda
Sunday, February 21st, 1 pm

Ribbon got you tangled in knots?  Rhonda will help you unravel your ribbon distress with simple tips and tricks that will give your cards the perfect finish!

Here's a sneak peek at one of the cards you will make in this class.

Taking a class is a great way to make new stamping friends, learn some new techniques and share your love of stamping!  All skill levels are welcome!

Hope to see you soon!

~ Linda ~ 

Shop News - 2/16/10

Make & Take

Spring is in the air, I can just feel it!  Our Make & Take this week just screams Springtime :)  A bright yellow flower with our cute Little Chick stamp.  The stem of the flower is an upside down surprise goodie -- a yummy Tootsie Pop hidden inside the little purse below.

Stop by Wednesday or Saturday between 11:30-1:30 to make this sweet flower treat!

New in the Shop!

Adorable Mushroom Banks and Mushroom Eraser/Sharpeners

 

These super cute Animal Pencil Sharpeners

Wallies ~ Peel and stick removable wall art ~ cute and easy!  6 designs for you to choose that range from Princesses to Pirates to Space Ships.  Also, Chalkboard Wallies in 2 sizes for an instant chalkboard wherever you want!

Hope to see you this week.

Happy Spring!

Michele

Shop News 2/8/10

Make & Take

Stop by anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm on Wednesday or Saturday to make this darling polka-dot matchbook with a surprise treat inside. It's fit for a prince...well, a Frog Prince : )  Valentine's Day is right around the corner so stop by and get some inspiration!

~Kissing Balls~

Aren't these so pretty? Great for wedding centerpieces, birthday parties, bridal or baby showers, you name it! We have everything you need to make them in the shop.

Have a great week and I hope to see you in the store!

Michele

Shop News - 1/25/2010

Make & Take

Please join us this Wednesday or Saturday any time between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm for a FREE Make & Take! We will be making this fun little box with yummy chocolate lips inside!  Pucker up!

Hope to see you soon,

Michele

Shop News for January 19th

For our PNW friends, we hope you are enjoying this small reprieve from the rain!  Last week sure was WET.  We are especially thankful for our new DRY building during these horrible rainy days.

FREE Make & Take

Please join us for a fun project this week.  We'll be making this sweet treat, designed by Michele.  We just got the new EK Success Chain of Hearts punch (see the red heart strip below) and couldn't wait to use it.  I'm sure we will be getting lots of mileage from this *lovely* punch in the coming weeks.

Make & Take hours are Wednesday and Saturday between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm.  Hope to see you!

And, here's the treat inside!  I thought they were a fun change from the "usual" candy hearts.  I love the sayings...  and there's even a crown.  How fun is that?!

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We have THREE fabulous classes this week at the A Muse shop in Seattle.  I hope you can join us. As a courtesy to our instructors, pre-registration is required for ALL classes.

TGIF STampin' - Valentine Sparkle

Friday, January 22nd, 12 pm {cost is $10 per person}

Please join us for this FABULOUS Friday lunch-hour class.  You'll be sure to have a sparkly day!  Register online here or call the shop.

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Be mine, with Rhiannon

Saturday, January 23rd, 4pm {cost is $25/per person}

Join Rhiannon to create several heart-theme projects.  Looks like she has incorporated the Slice into both of the projects below!  So fun! Register online here or call the shop.  Participants of this class will receive a 10% discount on store purchases following the class.

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Sweet Sentiments, with Rhonda

Sunday, January 24th at 1 pm {cost is $25 per person}

Rhonda will share some simple touches on some delicious cards making the perfect sentiment to give to your sweetheart or a sweet friend! Register online here or call the shop.  Participants of this class will receive a 10% discount on store purchases following the class.

Be sure to stop by this week to see some of our NEW items:

• NEW Martha Stewart GRASS border punch (so fun!)
• NEW 3" EKS Heart punch
• NEW EKS Scallop heart punch
• NEW EKS Chain of hearts punch
• Sakura Souffle pens - FUN!
• 3-D Crsytal Lacquer (fabulous for making pendant necklaces!)
• Re-stocked - hand punches/all sizes, Signo white, gold and silver pens 

 
   

Shop News - 1/5/2010

Happy New Year!

Make & Take

Join us this Wednesday (1/6) or Saturday (1/9) any time between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm for a FREE Make & Take. We will be making this fun candy bar wrapper!

TGIF Stampin'

This Friday is the jump start to our new class schedule! It is our first TGIF Stampin' class of the year! From 12-1 pm on January 8th is our Happy Mail class for only $10! You can sign up here or call the shop at 206-783-4882. Pre-registration is required!

Hope to see you soon!

~Amanda

Shop News - 12/29/09

Holiday Hours

The A Muse retail shop will be open on Thursday, December 31st from 9 am to noon and closed on New Years day. The distribution center will be closed for both of these days. We will be open on Saturday, January 2nd during our regular business hours (10 am to 4 pm).

Make & Take

Join us this Wednesday (12/30) or Saturday (1/2) for a FREE Make & Take project any time in between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. This week we will be making this quick fun box to celebrate the new year!

Hope to see you soon & we hope you have a wonderful New Year!

~Amanda

Shop News 12/22/09

Holiday Hours

On December 24th the A Muse distribution center will be closed as well as the 25th. The A Muse retail shop will be closing at noon on the 24th and will re-open on Monday, December 28th for regular business hours. So make sure to get all of your Holiday shopping done! 

A Muse Shop Holiday Sale - 30% off!

Holiday items in the A Muse retail shop ONLY (not available online) are all 30% OFF!! This does NOT include holiday stamps. All red, green, silver & gold items (think ribbon, embellishments, paper, COPIC markers, etc.) in the shop are 30% off!  This sale will run through December 31st while supplies lasts.

Make & Take

Please join us this Wednesday (12/23) between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm to make this fun snowflake box!

Hope you can join us!
& Happy Holidays!

~Amanda

Shop News - 12/15/09

Make & Take

Join us this Wednesday 12/16 or Saturday 12/19 anytime between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm for our free Make & Take project. This week we will be making this super cute accordian pocket calendar!  It's the perfect size to pop in your purse or wallet!  Or, stand it upright on your desk.

Not able to join us?  No worries.  We have a FREE copy of this adorable mini calendar available. 

Download A Muse 2010 Calendar - mini

Linda designed this calendar to be punched with a Marvy Mega (pink) Scallop Square punch.  To make the accordian, you will need two 2" strips of paper that are scored every 2".  One piece measures 2" x 10" and the other piece measures 2" x 8".  Overlap one panel entirely and adhere.

A Muse printed paper has a pattern on one side and is white or natural on the other side.  To add color to the side that is not printed, we used a Colorbox Fluid Chalk ink pad and just dabbed ink around the edges.

Speaking of calendars, don't forget about the A Muse Calendar Download project benefitting Water 1st! Calendars make fun, inexpensive and useful gifts that are cherished all year long!  And when you give the gift of a personalized calendar, you will also be giving the gift of fresh drinking water to some of the poorest regions of the world! We've raised over $3,000 so far... let's make it $4,000!  You can read all about it here.

When you purchase the A Muse 2010 Calendar download, you are able to print as many copies of the calendar as you wish.  Make one or forty (like Jill!)

 
CLOSED for Inventory - 12/17

Please make a note that the A Muse retail store will be CLOSED this Thursday, December 17th for inventory! We will be open on Friday, 12/18 during our regular business hours.

FUN stuff in store for!

Look at this fun necklace Linda made!  We have beautiful silver pendants available in three shapes (circle, square and rectangle).  Pop in a photo or create a collage.  Seal with diamond glaze and voila!  A beautiful, personalized gift!  And, it takes five minutes or less (plus drying time!)

Linda's mom, Vi, made these adorable crayon rolls.  We have colored pencil rolls too!  Great gift idea.

We just love these snow globe kits!  These have been a popular item this holiday... we've had to reorder them a few times!  Create a stamped scene or add a photo for a fun gift! $3.25 each.

Penguin-a-day erasers.  Utterly adorable.  Great stocking stuffer!  Only $3 and going fast!

 

We hope to see you soon!

~ Amanda ~*

Shop News - 12/8/09

Monthly A Muse Coloring Contest

Bring your kids to the A Muse shop to pick up our December coloring page! The winner is randomly chosen and they receive a $10 A Muse gift card! October's winner was Meg! Here she is with her lovely creation! 

 

November's winner was Isabel! Here's her work of art!

Great job girls!

This week's Make & Take

This Wednesday and Saturday we will be making these fun Candy Cane tags using a SNOW PEN!

Come in anytime in between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm to join in!

NEW Goodies in store for you!

We have kept Kent, our UPS driver, busy this week!  We purchased a lot of Martha Stewart Holiday items at a reduced prices and we are STOCKED to make you look GOOD this holiday season for super-low prices!!!  Feast your eyes on all this loveliness!!

Napkins

Plates

ADORABLE treat boxes!

Cookie envelopes with gift tags

Food tissue paper

Adorable gingerbread felt stickers!

Glittery bird stickers

Fun craft kits! {this one even includes two battery-operated tea lights!}

 
 
 My favorites!

And, Linda's FAVORITE... bakers' twine for only $2! {regularly $4.99}

 

Hope to see you soon!

~Amanda

Shop News - 12/1/09

Classes

Our last class for the year is this Friday! TGIF Tags, tags, tags is from 12 to 1 pm and only costs $10. Sign up here or call the shop at 206-783-4882.

Also, there are tons of classes coming up in the new year. You can pick up a schedule in the shop today! They will also be listed on the A Muse website under events very soon!

Make & Take

This Wednesday and Saturday we will be making this fun triangle box for our weekly Make & Take!

Come in anytime in between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm to join the flurry of fun!

Hope to see you soon!

~Amanda

Shop News - 11/24/09

Make & Take

Every Wednesday and Saturday we offer a FREE Make & Take between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm! This week we will be making a festive holiday tri-fold card! I got the inspiration for this card from Jill! How fun!

Classes

There is only one class remaining for this year! Next Friday is the TGIF Tags, Tags, Tags class! The class is from 12 pm to 1 pm and is only $10. Check in next week for sample pictures! You can sign up here or call the shop at 206-783-4882.

Also, we have a BRAND NEW class schedule available in the shop! Come by and check it out!

See you soon!
~Amanda

Shop News 11/17/09

Make & Take

This weeks FREE Make & Take project is this fun holiday card using our Clear Stickers to make a snow globe and some paper frills! Inspiration for this card is from Julie Ebersole! So creative!

Drop in to the A Muse shop this Wednesday or Saturday anytime between 11:30am and 1:30pm to join in!

Classes

This Friday we have a fabulous Holiday Decor TGIF class for only $10! Join us for this fun lunch-hour class from 12-1pm. You can sign up here or call the A Muse shop at 206-783-4882. Here's a peak at what we'll be making.

Also, Rhiannon will be teaching her Holiday Gifties & Greetings class this Saturday from 4pm to 6pm where you will create 4 fun projects, easily reproducible for all of your last-minute gift-giving needs! Here are just a couple of the projects you will be making!
 

Sign up for Rhiannon's class here or call the shop to register!

Hope to see you soon!

~Amanda

Shop News - 11/10/09

Make & Take

Join us this Wednesday or Saturday anytime between 11:30am and 1:30pm for a FREE Make & Take project! This week we are making this yummy biscotti holder! 

Holiday Display

If you did not get a chance to stop by the shop for our Holiday Open House you still have to come by and take a look at our fun Holiday display! There are tons of cards that will surely get you inspired for the upcoming holiday season! 

Hope to see you soon!

~Amanda

Shop News - 11/3/09

Make & Take

The Holidays are coming up quick! This Wednesday come in to the A Muse shop anytime in between 11:30am and 1:30 pm to make this fun winter card using the Quickie Glue Pen!
 

Classes

Joyce will be teaching a class this Sunday, November 8th from 2pm to 4pm called Falling into the Holidays. She will inspire you with some great ideas for Thanksgiving and Christmas! Sign up here or call the shop at 206-783-4882 to join! Here are just some of the things you will be making!

Also, this Friday, November 6th is the first part of our Calendar TGIF class! Sign up here! The class is from 12 to 1pm and only costs $10. Don't miss out!

Holiday Open House - November 7th

We're getting ready for the Holidays!  Don't you love the new Holiday color scheme Heather has created for us? 

If you live in the Seattle area, we hope that you will join us THIS Saturday, November 7th, for our Holiday Open House.  We have lots of fun things planned!

Free Demos all day!

Learn about COPIC markers, Smooch inks, embossing, Metallic Shimmer Chalks & stencils, glitter tricks and more!  Demos will run at regular intervals all day long.

3 Make & Takes

Bring a donation to the Greenwood Food Bank to make THREE make & take projects.  First you will make a handy Gift Card Holder...

Then you will make a fun Pillow box...

followed by an easy Tea slider...

We will have some special SALE items, yummy treats, door prizes and LOTS of Holiday Card Ideas!   

Hope to see YOU on Saturday! 

  

Shop News - 10/27/09

Make & Take

Come in this Wednesday in between 11:30am and 1:30 pm to make this creepy tombstone box! Simple, fun, and perfect to hand out to trick-or-treaters this Halloween! 

Please note:  We will not be offering a make & take this Saturday (October 31st) due to the Phinney-Greenwood trick-or-treating program.  We will be handing out yummy treats to all the little ghouls and goblins, princesses and witches too.

Hope to see you there!

~Amanda

Shop News - 10/20/09

Classes

This Friday is our Yuletide Greetings TGIF class 12-1pm for only $10! Come in and make some fun Holiday cards! Pre-registration is required so sign up today either online here or you can call the shop at 206-783-4882.

 

Make & Take

This Wednesday and Saturday between 11:30am and 1:30pm we will be making this spooky project! It'll be sweet! Hope you can join us!

 

Other News

Speaking of stuff that's sweet, we have some new delicious Halloween chocolates now available at the A Muse retail shop. There are a selection of different treats including a bat and a white chocolate ghost perfect to give to your ghoulish kiddies! 

 

Also, Martha Stewart Halloween punches are now on sale for 20% off at our retail shop only! We have a limited supply, so get 'em while they last! 

Hope to see you soon!

~Amanda

Shop News - 10/13/09

Make & Take
Come join us this Wednesday or Saturday from 11:30am to 1:30 pm for our FREE Make & Take project. We will be making this spooky s'more kit! YUM!

Classes
Sign up today for Rhiannon's upcoming class, Thankful Thoughts on Saturday, October 17th from 4 to 6pm! She will be making 5 beautiful Fall themed cards!

Holiday Open House
November 7th is our Holiday Open House from 10am to 4pm. Mark your calendars for this exciting event. We will be having a bunch of free demonstrations on a selection of different products and if you bring a donation to the Greenwood Food Bank you will qualify to make three fun projects!!

See you soon!

~Amanda

Shop News 10/6/09

Make & Take
Come in this Wednesday or Saturday between 11:30am and 1:30pm for a FREE Make & Take. We will be making this creepy treat bag using the Martha Stewart Drippy Goo punch! Don't miss out!
 

 Classes
Joyce is teaching a super fun class this Sunday called Tricky Treats & Ghoulish Greetings. You can register on-line here or call the shop at 206-783-4882.

Also, please join us for our TGIF Stampin' class this Friday from 12-1pm. We will be making some Frightful & Delightful cards and you can join for only $10. Pre-registration is required so make sure to sign up soon! You can call the same phone number above or click here to sign up.

Holiday Open House
Saturday, November 7th is our Holiday Open House from 10am to 4pm. We will share many exciting ideas to get you in the mood for this holiday season! Bring a donation to the Greenwood Food Bank to qualify to make three fun projects! We will also have free demonstrations on COPIC markers, Smooch inks, Accucut die-cutting and much more! Mark your calendars!

~Amanda

 

 

Anniversary Sale - 10/3/09

Tomorrow's the big day!

Come celebrate the A Muse retail shop's 3rd year anniversary! We have tables full of clearance items and so many great deals! It will be loads of fun! Doors open at 9 am!

  

There will be 3 lucky shoppers who will win one of these amazing Door Prizes! For every $5 you spend you will recieve a raffle ticket to enter into our drawing. We will draw the winners at the end of the day and call them on Monday! Good luck!

Make & Take
We will be making a fun Halloween project for the Make & Take! Come in anytime between 11:30 to 1:30 to make one of these cute treat bags!
 

 

See you all there!

~Amanda

  

Shop News - 9/29/09

Classes
Space is filling up quickly for Julie's classes this weekend! At 10:30am she will be teaching how to add interest to your cards in her Fantastic Folds class and at 1:30 pm you can make some fun Halloween projects in her Totally Wicked class. Each class is $27 or you can sign up for both for only $47 and a yummy pizza lunch will also be included! You can register on-line here or call the shop at (206-783-4882). Sign up soon so you don't miss out on all the creativity!

Also, make sure to check out the rest of the upcoming classes we'll be having here at the Shop right here!

Make & Take
This Wednesday and Saturday between 11:30am and 1:30pm we will be making this adorable treat holder celebrating Fall!

Also remember that when you participate in the Make & Take you will receive 10% off the items we used in the project. Hope to see you there!

Anniversary Sale
This Saturday is our 3rd Anniversary for our retail shop! There will be a free Make & Take, treats, and TONS of clearance! You do NOT want to miss it!!

See you soon!

~Amanda

Seattle Classes with Julie!

We are THRILLED to have Julie Ebersole, the Queen of Stamping!, teach two fabulous classes on the day of our Anniversary Sale (October 3rd) at the A Muse retail store in Seattle.  And, we've scheduled the classes so you will have plenty of time to shop our bargains *before* the classes begin!

Classes are $27 each or register for both classes for only $47 and we'll provide a yummy pizza lunch!  Call the shop to register (206-783-4882) or sign-up online here.

10:30am - Fun-tastic Folds ($27)
Julie Shares quick and easy folding ideas that will add movement and interest to your cards -- you'll want to make these designs over and over again!

1:30pm - Totally Wicked ($27)
These Happy Howl-o-ween projects feature some of Julie's favorite spooky A Muse images, papers, and special touches, making them perfect greetings for all your "ghoulfriends"...!

Hope to see you on the 3rd!

~Linda

Shop News - 9/22/09

Make & Take
Join us this Wednesday or Saturday between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm for a FREE Make & Take. We'll be making this fun tea bag holder! What's your brew?

Classes
We have a bunch of fun classes coming up this Fall season! This Saturday from 4 to 6 pm Rhiannon will be teaching how to make 4 fun treat holders great for Halloween and simple to make! Sign up online right here or call the shop to register (206-783-4882). You won't want to miss it!

Here's just a sampling of what you will make in this class:

Also, TGIF Stampin' kicks of this Friday! Come in 12-1pm and make this super cool Halloween Banner for only $15!! Sign up here! It will be SPOOK-tacular!

See you soon!

~Amanda

Shop News - 9/15/09

Make & Take
Come in tomorrow or this Saturday for a FREE Make & Take from 11:30am to 1:30pm. We'll be making fun Halloween Bubbles! What a great idea for a Halloween treat for someone lacking a sweet tooth.

and here's the fun top!

Hope to see you soon!

~Amanda

Shop News - 9/8/09

The girls worked hard this weekend on making a fun new Halloween display in the retail shop! Come check out the fun new goodies and also take a gander at the Martha Stewart Halloween punches! Get them while they last!

FREE Make & Take
Every Wednesday and Saturday between 11:30am and 1:30pm we have a free Make & Take. This week we'll be making this fun treat holder perfect to give to a special someone for Halloween!
   

Fall Class Schedule
Classes for September through November are all set! Come to the A Muse retail shop to check out the schedule. Classes will be available to purchase on-line later this week!

TGIF Stampin'
Starting September 18th we will have a weekly lunch-hour class from 12-1pm at the retail shop. Come learn more about stamping, card-making, and all the tools we use! Each class is $10 and pre-registration is required! Come on in and sign up!

Don't Forget!
October 3rd is our Anniversary Sale celebrating our 3rd year of the retail shop being open! You don't want to miss it! There will be TONS of items on sale and lot's of fun!

See you soon!

~Amanda