We are excited to announce the immediate availability of our newly hatched stamps. The entire collection of stamps from this release are available now at the fine stores listed in the right column. Be sure to check out the great samples they have on display.
To view all of the new stamps, please visit our website (click what's new in the top navigation bar).
I have seen some great cards by our talented creative team members over the past few days. This release is such fun to stamp with. These new images focus primarily on Baby and Mother, however, there really is something for everyone! I thought I would make a few cards to share a few of my ideas using our new stamps.
*Keep reading -there is a chance for you to win some of these new goodies & more! *
This first card uses the Sakura and "A Star is born" to create a card that I plan to give to my youngest daughter (who turns seven tomorrow!) for her ballet recital early next month. The darling bunny princess is from our Spring/Easter release.
A Muse product links
Sakura stamp, A Star is born, Bunny Princess
Blush 4-bar solid notes
Popsicle Pink Sheer Ribbon
Mega scallop oval punch
A Muse black dye ink pad
This next card shows just how easy it is to make almost any card into a birthday card! I used our new Panda and Bamboo stamps (a little masking kept my Panda snowy white) and added our tiny party hat. Presto! Fun birthday card. Hopefully you picked up our Party Time stamp last week when it was on special for just $2!
A Muse Links
Panda stamp, Bamboo, Party Time
Kitchen Blue 4-bar notes
Papaya and Orange Crush sheer ribbons
Giga scallop rectangle punch
A Muse black dye ink pad
There are two new stamps used on this card - the flourish frame and this fab new word stamp "Home is where you Mom is". In order to get the frame positioned correctly, I pulled out my handy dandy stamp positioner and voila! Perfect! We just got the new fancy frame punches from McGill in at the shop. There are two sizes and I just can't stop using them. They elevate your card from simple to simply fantastic in one punch! {The one I used in this card and the card below is the 1.75" version}
A Muse Links
Home is stamp, Flourish Frame, Chair and lamp
Chiffon Pink 4-bar solid notes, Summer ric-rac Pretty Little Papers
Tutu Pink Sheer ribbon
1.75" Fancy Frame Punch
A Muse black dye ink pad
This is my favorite invitation design. It's made from an A Muse 4-bar notecard. You simply score one end one inch from the end, fold it back, glue it down and you are in done! I have a template for the invitation text saved on my computer so all I have to do is change the details and print. I can whip out party invitations for my girls in one hour.
Don't you just *love* this fancy frame punch used again on this card? Geeta, this purple card is for you! {Geeta LOVES purple and is always begging for more! LOL! It's not one of my favorite colors but I like it for babies.}
A Muse Links
Crib stamp, a shower MA
Kitchen Purple 4-bar notes, Tropic ric-rac Pretty Little Papers
1.75" Fancy Frame punch
A Muse black dye ink pad
Our new "HEY baby" stamp is not just for babies! I have *such* a hard time with guy cards but this one came together really quickly and I'm quite pleased with it. The stars are from my fiskars hand held star punch (that I found at the bottom of my punch drawer! I wonder what other goodies are down there... LOL!)
The grungy looking frame around the rock star is from our Big bl stamp. {Do you own this stamp yet? If not, what are you waiting for? It's truly an essential!!} I simply inked the Big bl stamp messily around the edges and shazam! I think you all know that my style is pretty clean and simple and I don't usually distress anything. To top it off, I used my paper distresser to scruff up the edges of the blue paper. This way nobody will guess that I actually made this card. It's good to mix it up once in a while. <smile>
A Muse Links
Hey Baby stamp, Rock Star, Big bl
Palm Green 4-bar solid notes
A Muse black dye ink pad
I hope you enjoy this release. Be sure to check out our creative team members blogs for even more inspiration in the coming days.
How would you like to win a little blog treat in honor of our new release? It's easy to play. Just post a comment here telling us your favorite stamp from our new release. The winner will receive all of the supplies to make the cards posted above and the cards that were handstamped by me. :) We'll pick one winner on Friday, April 24th at noon PST.
Bonne chance (good luck!)
{Please note: This contest is now CLOSED. I will post a winner shortly.}
Wow am I first! It pays to be on the East Coast and be a night owl! My favorite stamp from this release is the dandelion! I love Amuse! Thanks for the opportunity and all of the inspiration!
Posted by: Lisa P | Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 09:33 PM
Fantastic! I am one of the "early bird gets the worm"...hope it'll work this time :o) My fave so far is the PANDA! Sooo adorable and I can definitely get a lot of use from him/her! Wonderful new releases..they're all fabulous!! Thanks for the chance to win! :o)
Posted by: Armie | Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 09:39 PM
I love the new crib stamp. The shower invitation is adorable and I could see this stamp being used for cards to welcome babies too. There is something so sweet about this stamp...I just love, love, love it!
Posted by: Jodi | Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 09:39 PM
The Kokeshi doll is adorable... She makes me smile just looking at her :) It's hard to pick, though... I'm always amazed at what you have in store with the new releases!! So exciting!
Posted by: Amanda Beers | Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 09:42 PM
ok, I was going to say 'home is where your MOM is' is my new fave- but then I saw the tricycle! My daughter has a red one that looks exactly like that! Guess it's a tie!!!
Posted by: jen shears | Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 09:47 PM
This is an easy one, my fav is "Home is where your Mom is".
That is so true for me...even at my age (40 something) I look forward to hanging with my Mom. She is one special lady.
Posted by: Melissa Cash | Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 09:50 PM
There are so many stamps that I love in this release, but I think my fave is the Panda. So cute! Thanks, Linda, for another set of great new A Muse stamps!!!
Posted by: Angie | Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 10:02 PM
my fav is definitly the panda, sooo cute!
Posted by: Pamela Gibson | Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 10:43 PM
Oooo my favorite stamp from the new release is definitely the tricycle stamp. That is a cutie! Thanks!
Posted by: Richelle M. | Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 10:53 PM
My favorite from this release is the tricycle. I think I'll make mine red. With streamers. . .
Posted by: Lisa | Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 11:22 PM
I love the new panda - he's so cute! Oh but I also love all the baby faces and images - so adorable. There's just too many to only choose one! :) Thanks for the great new release and fun card ideas.
Posted by: Dana Klinkner | Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 11:38 PM
i love that home is where your mom is, the tricycle and the crib. and have to check out those punches too! :)
Posted by: joscelyne | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 12:10 AM
I would have to say the tricycle is my favorite. Can't wait to create a birthday card for my grandaughter Emily, who will turn two in May, with the tricycle and some balloons attached to the handle bar. FUN,FUN,FUN!!!
Posted by: Suzie P. | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 01:09 AM
Wow, you make it difficult to choose just one as a favorite. But...I'll have to say I love the bunny princess. All the cards are just darling.
Posted by: Linda Price | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 02:03 AM
I love the baby feet and the rocking chair! Thanks once again, for bringing great stamps to us!
Posted by: Sonja | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 02:08 AM
I like the kokeshi doll stamp! too cute :)
Posted by: Alison Z | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 03:04 AM
OMGosh!! Just pick one of the new releases. I can't cuz I love them all and want them all. Ok I will sort of pick one...I'm really lovin all the baby ones...wait maybe the panda bear...no the dandelion...do maybe the...see I told you I couldn't do it. The DT out did themselves again with their amazing and inspiring cards. Thanks so much for a chance.
Posted by: StampinCathy | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 03:07 AM
Wow, I'm amazed! I love the new release! It keeps getting better and better! My favorite is the sentiment "home is where mom is" but the fortune cookie "in bed" cracks me up! Those are on my list next time I go to Papertales! Thank you for a chance to win! Good luck to all! :)
Posted by: Analyn | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 03:15 AM
GREAT release! and i have to say that i just love the way you work older stamps into the cards. it helps me see how i can use my current 'stock' with the new stamps. i'll just HAVE to have the panda and bamboo stamps, so hopefully i'll win ;) you made that one too, right Linda?
Posted by: Cat Lail | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 03:53 AM
The fortune cookie sentiments is my favorite, it can be used for so many things!
Posted by: rose | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 04:19 AM
There are so many that I can pick as my favorite but here are my three top picks: Flourish frame, Panda & Kokeshi doll. Beautiful cards. stamping sue
Posted by: sue wisniewski | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 04:23 AM
I totally did not expect to see a guy rockin' out on your card when I saw the title "Hey Baby"! What a riot! I think my favourite stamp so far is the panda. It's got the cutest eyes!
Posted by: Bernice | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 04:32 AM
the flourish frame is my fave!
Posted by: {vicki} | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 05:23 AM
I love the tricycle stamp! (and most all the other stamps in the release!)
Posted by: Kimberly | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 05:36 AM
I adore the new "Crib" stamp - it reminds me of my little one during one of my favorite times of the day (nap time - or, as I like to call it - stamp time!). Congrats on the new release!
Posted by: Jill | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 05:46 AM
I love that flourish frame. Those punches are a must, too! Awesome ideas, as always!
Posted by: Laura Bassen | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 05:47 AM
The flourish frame is my favorite! So many possibilities!
Posted by: Heather | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 05:55 AM
Great cards, they are definitely inspiring! I do LOVE the panda! But they are all so very cute. Thanks for the chance to win. :)
Posted by: April | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 05:56 AM
Need to have the fortune cookie stamp and words! So fun! Love all the new releases and your cards Linda!
Posted by: cheiron | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 05:58 AM
My favorite is the panda. He will go so well with my othe Asian stamps!
Posted by: Suzanne Straus | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 06:00 AM
I love the sentiment "Babies are a great way to start people." I have to have it! My daughter's friends are all having babies these days and I have a lot of baby cards to make. Another great release!
Posted by: Anne Barclay | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 06:16 AM
My favorite stamp from the new release is
the Kokeshi Doll--love her and her dress!
Posted by: Judy | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 06:23 AM
So hard to pick a favorite but I think it's a tie between the panda bear and the bamboo! I love love love bears and the panda is just so cute. I also just feel you can't have him without the bamboo! What would he eat?!
Posted by: Molly K. | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 06:32 AM
I love all the new release stamps, the dandilion, the sakura, and the fortune cookie are in my top five...but hands down the rocking chair was my instant favorite, it just seems to convey a sense of down-home simplicity and relaxation. I can already feel myself on a rickety porch down south smelling the jasmine.
Can't wait for pay day!
Posted by: Mandy Crawley | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 06:41 AM
Wow! Great cards! It's so hard to pick which one is my favorite...but I gotta pick one so it would have to be the Panda and of course the bamboo to go along with him. Super cute!!! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Anthonette | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 06:42 AM
All of your cards are darling! Do I have to pick just one favorite?? That's tough, but I would have to go with "Panda". Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: N. Gagnon | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 06:55 AM
So many fun new stamps! Great release! I love love love the panda! He is too cute!!!! :)
Posted by: Ashley M | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 07:05 AM
I love all of the stamps. TOO CUTE!! I really love the Kokeshi Doll, but my favorite has to be "Home is where your Mom is". Now that my my mom is older and having health issues, it is nice to be close to her and home.
Posted by: Christina Slaton | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 07:08 AM
Well, all of the stamps are so cute but I have to say I love the crib! How fun! :o)
Posted by: Lorie | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 07:18 AM
If I could only pick one, it would be Home Is! I can see it being used many ways. You could even separate the chair and lamp, do some paper piecing etc.
Love all of the stamps and cards! The panda is too cute!
Posted by: Patty W | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 07:18 AM
I would have to say I love the "Hey Baby" stamp. I love how it was used. I have a little five year old that loves playing the air guitar. This card makes me think of him.
Posted by: Denice | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 07:58 AM
It is always so fun to see the new designs. My fav is the bamboo.
Posted by: sndy1 | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 08:05 AM
I just LOVE the crib stamp along with the sentiment "tiny yawns and sleepy sighs nursery rhymes and lullabies." Thank you for another great release!!
Posted by: Nathalie V. in California | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 08:05 AM
Love lots of the new stamps but the one I can say I will use the most will be the bamboo. So that is my favorite for today.
Posted by: snw | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 08:07 AM
My favorite is the panda. Your new flora stamps are awesome too.
Posted by: Beth Rang | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 08:11 AM
I am absolutely in love with this release! If I had to pick a favorite I would choose Baby in Nest. We are expecting our first child in the fall and I can't wait to use this stamp, along with perhaps "newly hatched", on the announcements. This release couldn't have come at a better time! :)
Posted by: Denise | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 08:14 AM
I love the vine border stamp. It just adds the perfect amount of interest and color!
Posted by: Teresa | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 08:17 AM
The crib is definitely my favorite, but I'm excited to see all the baby images and sentiments. It seems like every time I turn around another friend is pregnant, so I've been making lots of baby things recently!
Posted by: Jess | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 08:17 AM
Everything in the new release is fabulous, but if I had to pick a favorite, it's a toss-up between the fortune cookie and the fortune cookie sayings or the new sentiment "Home is where your Mom is". I love that new sentiment- it exactly conveys how I feel about my mom!
Posted by: Kristin Z. | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 08:31 AM
I love the baby girl face. I think her face is so cute with the bow on her head.
Posted by: Laura | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 08:36 AM
What a fun new release! The stamps and the paper are all so wonderful! As it is Earth Day today, I must pick the Dandelion as my favorite stamp! I know they are a weed, but I have very happy memories of making dandelion chains and blowing many a wish on the seeds! Plus they atre yellow and what a cheerful color yellow is!
Posted by: Bryn | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 08:46 AM
i just love that little panda! so cute and versatile, i've never seen anything like him!
Posted by: kel | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 09:05 AM
My favorite image is the Panda. But really, how can you possibly use the Panda without the Bamboo? So I've got to go with the pair of them :-). Thanks for another great release and such a fabulous giveaway!!!
Posted by: Amy | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 09:11 AM
I love all of these stamps from the new release. It's so hard to pick just one. I love the tricycle. I have a one year old nephew and can't wait to make a card for him. There are 4 teachers in my school who are having babies and I can't wait to make cards for them! LOVE IT ALL!
Posted by: Jayne DeGois | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 09:17 AM
Wow, Linda, what GREAT cards! My favorite stamp from this release is the sentiment "home is where your mom is". How perfect for Mother's Day cards.
Posted by: Kathy McDonald | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 09:30 AM
It's hard to choose just one, but my favorite is the sakura flower!
Posted by: D. Petro | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 09:53 AM
I love them all, but my favourite from the new release is the Kokeshi doll.
Thank you!
Posted by: Janet D | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 10:18 AM
These are all fabulous! I especially love the tricycle - perfect for all of the little boy birthdays in my family!
Posted by: Cherylp | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 10:25 AM
I can't select just ONE stamp as my selection is more of a "set". The fortune cookie & the COOL new fortune cookie sayings are over the top!! Wahoooooo!!!
Posted by: Kathy K. | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 10:36 AM
Wonderful new stamps. J'espere que j'ai de bonne chance. Pat
Posted by: Patricia Hayrynen | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 10:38 AM
I love, love love the Kokeshi doll!!! And when it's paired with the Bamboo stamp, oh my, sooooo cute!!! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: nancy l. | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 10:40 AM
I LOVE them all - - but the favorite is the tricycle... I had one growing up and so did my kids... that is going to be a favorite stamp. Can't wait to place my order.
Posted by: Heather Bilhorn | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 10:45 AM
My fave just might be the tricyle...it is SO cute! But I love the mower too...and the rocking chair. Too many to pick JUST one!!!
Posted by: Denise~Paper Ponderings | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 10:52 AM
"Home Is Where Your Mom Is," that's my favorite because it is so true! Plus, I know how much the sentiment would mean to my mom.
Posted by: Stefanie Rico | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 11:06 AM
This is hard, but I would have to say the Fortune Cookie. (I love the fancy frame punch too!) Great stamps...you have outdone yourselves....again!
Posted by: Doris G. | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Love them all but I think my fav is a star is born - makes me think of when my daughter was born!
Posted by: Erika M | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 11:43 AM
It's so hard to choose just one...I like too many! But, if I had to narrow it down, my favorite would be the Vine border. It's just so pretty.
Posted by: PennyH | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 12:13 PM
I like Hey Baby!
Posted by: Eraina Ortega | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 12:49 PM
My favorite is the panda. I also like the sentiment home is where your mom is. Thank you for the chance to win.
Posted by: Brenda | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 01:16 PM
I have enjoyed all of the amuse bouche's, they're all great! My favorite of the new stamps are the panda and the bamboo! They are definitely on my list to get!
thanks...michele h..
Posted by: Michele Huey | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 01:53 PM
I love all of the new releases, but my favorites are the tricycle and baby boy and baby girl stamps. I can't wait to buy them all! Hugs, Kim
Posted by: Kim Raymundo | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 01:55 PM
I love all amuse stamps, but "Home is where your Mom is" made me go "Aww..."
Posted by: Amy L. Weber | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 02:02 PM
I love the new Panda stamp set! What a great release, so versatile! Can't wait to get them all!
Posted by: Liz G | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 02:16 PM
What a great release! I adore the little baby in the nest and the sentiment "a star is born". Just too cute!
Posted by: Rosanna Stephens | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 02:31 PM
I love many of the new stamps. However, I believe I am a little in love with the Panda. He is so cute.
Posted by: Sharon Knitter | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 03:12 PM
All of them are wonderful! Love the Mom stamp... it's so true ~ and every mom deserves a card like that everyday!!!
Posted by: Amanda | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 03:33 PM
I love so many of them, but I REALLY love the "Babies are a great way to start people" ... or something like that (I dont have a good memory, but I know I want THAT stamp) ... lol ... love A Muse stamps!
Posted by: Debby W. | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 04:02 PM
Ok, tough choice because I like them all! If I could only buy one it would be the tricycle. Thank you for the chance to win!
Posted by: Ann I. | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 04:32 PM
Ooooh, it's too hard to pick! I'll say that my favorite new stamp is the little panda...he is just TOO cute! I especially love him in that party hat :) But I {{LOVE}} them all, and these cards are darling! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Michelle (aka mybelle101) | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 04:41 PM
After much deliberation I have to say the panda is my favourite.
When I first saw the picture of the "Home is.." card I thought it was the "Amuse blog", but then realised that was the watermark..oops.
Posted by: Brooke | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 04:54 PM
Wow! Definitely a tough choice....I like the baby crib for sure...but I think I am really excited about the Fortune Cookie because of the Fortune Sayings. I just love that an added sentiment is "in bed"! LOL!
Posted by: Colleen Wold | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 05:13 PM
I am so happy to see the tricycle and the fortune cookie. I can't wait to start stamping. I am totally excited about the crib. You are the best company, always thinking of the products we need! Denise
Posted by: Denise | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 05:24 PM
So many cute ones to choose from in this new batch, but my fave is definitely the baby sentiment - Babies are such a great way to start people. It just made me tear up when I saw it. Thanks for the chance to win. Am crossing my fingers, b/c I soooo want these just hatched stamps. - Jessica
Posted by: JessicaK | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 05:28 PM
They are all simply gorgeous! But if I have to pick, I would choose the fortune cookie and those cute little sentiments that go so well with it. The designers have outdone themselves once again.
Posted by: Karen M. | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 05:40 PM
I agree with others...it is so hard to choose a fav. If I had to pick one it would be "Home is". It would make the perfect Mother's day card. I love the saying!
BTW...The Kokeshi doll is just precious!
Posted by: Jess | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 05:44 PM
I love the Panda stamp! he's so cute!
Posted by: Angie | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 05:49 PM
The panda is my favorite. They're all so cute! It took me forever to make a choice. My second is the kokeshi girl. Great releases!!
Posted by: mamichelle | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 05:55 PM
GOt milk!!!!!
Posted by: pkbb | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 05:59 PM
My favorite is the baby crib!
Posted by: Cindy Ziliak | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 06:00 PM
I have 2 favorites tied for 1st- the panda and kokeshi girl. Both are fabulous! Thank you for inspiring us once again!
Posted by: LizzieD | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 06:02 PM
The new designs are so much fun! But I think the Panda is my new fave! :)
Posted by: Debbie | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 06:11 PM
Wow! Well, at the top of my list is the flourish frame - so versatile - then the panda, and I must have the bamboo to go with him. Dreaming of A muse stamps!
Posted by: LoriE | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 06:14 PM
I can't decide between two: kokeshi girl & the rocking chair. I just love the card that said "Mom you rock" with it.
Posted by: Ann | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 06:14 PM
My favorite is the rocking chair. It has so much potential for across the board uses from birth to retirement and in between! Thank you for the opportunity to win.
Posted by: Kat | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 06:21 PM
I love the baby in the bird's nest.
Posted by: Katie | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 06:27 PM
i love the fortune cookie sentiments! and the woodmounted cookie. and the japanese doll is beautiful.. thanks
Posted by: salla | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 06:29 PM
I love the fortune cookie and sentiments..and had a really hard time choosing between the rocking chair and the tricycle (went with the tricycle)..but the chair is on my list!
Posted by: Betsey Terry | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 06:32 PM
I think my favorite is the dandelion. I think its very cute and I could see it being used for many different things. I love all the new stamps of course though!
Posted by: Lindsaynspencer | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 06:34 PM
My favorite is the Rock Star stamp. I'm thinking of all the cards I can make for my grandson who thinks he is a rock star!
Posted by: Mary-Lynne Mason | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 06:46 PM
A Shower! I love all A Muse though.
Posted by: sunghee | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 07:08 PM