A Muse Retrospective

 
I hope you are enjoying our Birthday Party so far! 

It's hard to believe that it has been almost ten years since A Muse was just an idea kicking around in my head. What a fun and exciting time it has been.  Of course, it's not all fun and games... there are many, many challenges running a successful business.  But, for the most part it is a joy to do what we do because we know that YOU, our customers, appreciate our products, our community and customer service!

As I look back over the past nine years since A Muse began, there are a few people that I am especially thankful for:

My mother, Vi - My mother has always been a supporter of my crazy ideas!  Here at A Muse, we often refer to my mom as our "secret weapon" or the "power of Vi".  My mom lovingly makes between 10,000 and 13,000 sample cards a year.  We send these cards to the stores that carry our stamps for display.  That's a LOT of cards!  My mom is a crafty maven with tips and tricks that constantly amaze me.  She has always been my inspiration and I know that A Muse would not be the same without her.  Love you, mom!

Heidi - If you have ever called or emailed A Muse, chances are that you have spoken to Heidi. She is the backbone of A Muse!  Heidi was instrumental in bringing our distribution back to Seattle 4.5 years ago and the opening of our first retail location.  She is my partner in crime and keeps me sane!  Thank you, Heidi!

Julie - Many, many moons ago, I stumbled across an amazing online card gallery belonging to Julie.   I emailed her right away to see if she might be interested in playing with our stamps and creating some card samples for me. (This was before anyone had such a thing as a Design Team).  Julie has been creating stunning designs for A Muse for over 7 years!  Julie's roll has evolved with A Muse and we are lucky to have her on our full-time team.  Love ya, Juliette (that means "little Julie" and is my nickname for her. )

Heather & Emily:  You may know these wonderful gals for their inspiring design talent.  However, they do so much more behind the scenes.  Heather manages and designs our website.  Doesn't it look GREAT? She was instrumental in bringing you the A Muse Lounge and Design Studio.  Emily manages our online newsletters and other aspects of our online marketing.  Her organizational (and Excel) skills constantly amaze us.  Thanks gals for all you do for A Muse!

Design Team - I have been incredibly fortunate to work with some of the best designers in the industry.  These talented women juggle busy family and work schedules and somehow manage to find time to create simply.  We will be introducing our 2010 Design Team later this week so be sure to check out that post to learn more about the "Muses" of A Muse.

Our stores - There is NOTHING like the experience of spending time at your favorite LSS (Local Stamp/Scrapbook Store).  Rows and rows of rubber, paper, punches and more... mmmmm... yummy!  Over the years we have been blessed with the support of the BEST stamp stores in the world!  I have come to know many of our store owners personally and they are just the nicest people.  I know that many of you have to drive long distances today to get to an LSS but I'm sure you agree... it's worth the drive.  Thank you to all of our wonderful stores for your continued support.  Thank you especially to Sandy at Monkey Love Rubber Stamps for being our FIRST wholesale account.

Instructor Team - A Muse was the first stamp/scrap company to have an Instructor Team.  Four and a half years later, the team has grown and is still going strong. We are lucky to have a super talented team of instructors teaching classes at Local Stamp Stores throughout the United States and Canada.  They are helpful and kind and spread the love of stamping (and A Muse!) wherever they go!  Be sure to check out their blogs (linked on the left).

YOU - If you've made it this far, then you are truly an A Muse fan!  <smile!>  In all seriousness... we would not be celebrating nine years without YOU!  Thank you for your support - we are forever grateful!

My family - last but not least, I am grateful for my wonderful husband and three girls.  They are supportive and understanding and keep me sane.  Love you all!

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OK - let's get on with the PARTY!!  If you've made it this far, you deserve a prize... or at least a chance to win one.  Soon we will begin sneak peeks of our newest stamps from our Everything's Rosy release.  How yould you like to win the ENTIRE release?  I have TWO sets up for grabs.  The retail value of all the stamps in this release is $215!  To enter, please leave a comment letting us know what you LOVE about A Muse.  Perhaps you've taken a class with one of our instructors, been inspired by one of our designers, LOVE your stamp store for carrying A Muse... 

This contest is now CLOSED.  We'll post the winners on Friday, April 30th.  Thank you all for your heartfelt comments. We have read them all and feel so uplifted by your kind words.  Sending you all big cyber hugs from A Muse HQ!

Thank you for 9 great years!  And, good luck.

Comments

[Susan N]

Everyone associated with A Muse is so nice and friendly. I have ordered on line, visited the Seattle store, took classes in the Seattle store and at one of the local stamp stores. I have never seen anyone in a bad mood. You can tell they really enjoy being part of the A Muse family. I also love the products. It is fun to create using the different stamps. I also love taking the A Muse classes. Novell has awesome ideas and I always learn something new. I enjoyed my class with Joyce and I am looking forward to an upcoming class with Rhianna. What can I say A Muse is the "Best"! Happy Birthday A Muse!

[Lara HM]

Happy Birthday A Muse! I love the simple classic style of your stamps and wonderful papers, ribbon etc. Simply the best!

[Lori Frost]

Happy Birthday A Muse! I love all the simple, yet beautiful stamps. You can make elegant cards or just a quick thank you note.

[Sarah]

I love the smaller scale created by A Muse's notecards. As much as I miss the squares, the 4bars are even more fun.

Here's hoping you "have the funnest birthday ever!"

[Carly]

Happy Birthday A Muse! I am so lovin' all the b-day celebrations! My favorite thing about A Muse...hummm...it has to be a combination of a bunch of things. I love the warm community, the fabulous designs, the amazing customer service, the wonderful and inspiring design team and most of all I love how it just feels like home hangin' in the A Muse lounge and chattin' with all the other A Muse fans! Here's to another 9 years and more!!

[Tracey A. in NH]

Happy Birthday A Muse!! I love the simplicity of your stamps...and how they all work so well together, and with other stamps in my collection. I love the newsletter, lounge and blogs...always providing wonderful inspiration! And the classes have provided so much fun and friendships over the years. Can't wait for the 10th birthday next year!! Have a GREAT year!!

[Karen]

My favorite thing about A Muse is the sentiments that go so well with many of your stamps. I also love love love the gingham papers. Your instructers are pretty amazing as well!

[Edie]

That's the easiest question to answer!
A Muse is fun and cute!!
The images all work so well together and stand alone great.
Excellent customer service, fun challenges, talented designers and great products!
Happy Birthday A Muse!!!

[Emily Fulfs]

I love how fun, simple, attractive all the amuse images are! The more of them I get the more I want! But I also REALLY love the retail store. The appearance and design of it is so appealing AND most importantly, the staff is SO helpful! I stopped by once to get some masking tape and Linda showed it to me and asked if I knew how to use it. I sort of did, and said so. She she just grabbed some ink, paper and stamps, and showed me right then and there what to do! So helpful! And once at a TGIF class, her mother Vi suggested a stamp positioner to me (I am terrible at stamping sentiments straight) and she was SO right! Her explanation (along with Emily's video from her blog/YouTube) made ALL the difference! No more crooked stamps! Thank you so much A Muse for everything you all do!

[Kelly Massman]

I have been inspired by the cute projects! Happy birthday and I hope you have many more!

[Kori]

I love the simple a muse style. You make it easy to relax, breath, and enjoy.

[Bryn]

Happy 10th Birthday A Muse!
I first ran into your stamps 5 years ago at a LSS, and I instantly fell in love. As a girl who really appreciates a hand written note and has saved many special cards, I have always appreciated stationary. When I saw your designs and how simple, yet so clever and creative, it turned a new idea on, I could add even more of my personal touch to my hand written note if I made it myself. And that was it...I bought my first couple of stamps ( for Halloween cards) and I have been addicted ever since. I can't tell you the last time I have purchased a card, but I can tell you the last time I purchased a new A Muse stamp! Thank you for being such a great inspiration!

[Steph in WA]

What is there NOT to love about A Muse??? Everything about A Muse is wonderful! I'm lucky enough to live in Seattle & visit the store. It's heaven on earth! I feel like Norm when i walk in - everyone knows my name and it's just a happy place to be. Happy Birthday A Muse!

[kerri thomas]

The little A muse stamps pack a big punch. I am constantly amazed at the creative combinations the DT comes up with. Who would have though? I love the simple designs of your stamps. Where I've felt other companies get a little stale, A muse stamps are always fresh and fun. Thanks for being such a great company; my stamping life wouldn't be the same without you!

[jen shears]

Happy birthday!! I love the A Muse style- and the samples that are shown are always so inspiring!! Thank you & Congrats!!

[Dani]

I love that all things A Muse are always so happy!! I am an avid collector of your products and become giddy every time there is a new release. I Also get so excited when my scrapbook store get's an A Muse shipment.
Your products are timeless.

[Joan]

I love so much about amuse I don't even know where to begin! I think my favorite thing about amuse though is my ability to stop by the store and see all the wonderful stamps and supplies in person. The weekly make and takes are always inspiring (and increased my purchases I might add;)) and the staff is so friendly and helpful making it such an enjoyable experience. Happy Birthday Amuse!

[Diane]

I love the crisp, clean impression given by your stamps - especially the words.

[Melissa R.]

I love that A Muse always comes up with great stamps that are simple and classic. They always make me smile!

[Princess Judy]

I love A Muse because what is not to love? It is great that they have a "little" of this and a little of that and it all goes together so nicely. I love the catch phrase "think simple - think A Muse" because I NEED simple in my life. A Muse makes me happy!

[snw]

Happy Bird-day A Muse. I love simple. With busy life time is short so I love to make quick and easy things not only cards but sewing, crafts and food. I also really love that the stamps work as a collection. Co-operation they all work together.

[Dawn G.]

Happy birthday A Muse!! These are the best stamps. Great simple designs and sentiments that make people smile. Love them!!!!

[Cat]

Linda - what a heartfelt and personal tribute to those important to you, and the a*muse beginnings!

i first "found" a*muse after stumbling into Julie's gallery on SCS - what inspiration she has provided to me through the years. of course, i could blame her for my a*muse addiction, but i really try not to complain about the good things ;)

i adore your images - and the great ideas from the design team - that keep me coming back for more.

thanks for the chance to win a wonderful prize!

[Rae Anne Springer]

What's not to love about A Muse Art Stamps? But, if I had to pick one thing. . .it would be the YUMMY card stock! I can't get enough of it! Thank you Geeta (who introduced me to A Muse Art Stamps and Copic markers) and Linda who's the author of it all! MWAH!

[Joanne Kaleita]

Happy Birthday Amuse!!

I love Amuse stamps because they are simplistic and allow the uses to have a vivid imagination!!!

Thank you!!!

[Clara Sanchez]

Love the simplicity of A Muse stamps! Thanks for bringing joy into our lives with your products.

[Melody Jordan]

Love the enthusiasm in the instructors blogs. Gives me lots of great ideas and inspires me to create!

[Lisa Wakabayashi]

A Muse stamps have always been on my list of "Must Haves".

I credit my LSS "Paper Garden" and the owner Stephanie for fueling my excitment for your brand! Your clean, simple designs make creating fun and addicting.

Let's hope that there will be many more birthdays to come!

Lisa

[Cindy C.]

Happy 9th Birthday A Muse!!

I found out about A Muse from the Hero Arts Blog, in one of the artist swap event. I really enjoy the A Muse blog 'cause I get lots of inspiration and it's always nice to see what you ladies come up with.

[Cheryl]

Happy birthday to A Muse!!! Love all the inspiration that I get whenever I come here. I hope to someday visit Seattle and take a class.

[Michelle]

The thing I loved first and still love about A muse are the fabulous sentiments you come up with - great fonts, great sayings, great designs. I have a handful of small wood-mounted A muse sentiments that are my go-to stamps!

[Susie P]

Where to begin? I fell in love with A Muse hard and fast and have met so many amazing women along the way. I think that is one of my favorite things...our mutual love for a great company, designers, rubber, ink, paper, etc! I look forward to everyone's updates each day and the lounge is such a great way to connect! The challenges and parties and swaps - oh my! Just pure, simple FUN!

[Cathie]

Happy Birthday! I love reading the A Muse blog to see what's going at the store. I'm 3000 miles away but when I do make it out there I'll know which window display is yours!

[Kimberly Jones]

10 Things I {Heart} about A Muse:
1) Clean & Simple Designs!
2) Gorgeous 8 1/2 X 11 papers!
3) The BEST customer service EVER!
4) The ribbon!
5) Creative Candy stickers!
6) Amazing Design Team ideas!
7) Samples with every order!
8) High quality products!
9) Fun contests & challenges!
10)Fabulous instructors! Especially Michelle Mathey, who taught at my store!
Thanks for 9 fun and creative years A Muse!

[Jenine]

I love AMUSE! You have the best quality paper and stamps. The designs are so original and cute. I have to restrain myself from going to your store!

[Ann]

I'm in love with A Muse stamps. As a paper crafter/card maker, A Muse stamps are often the first ones I reach for when I am making cards. Love the whimsical nature of the stamps. Thank you for making such delightful stamps.

[Kristin Z.]

I love how clean and simple and charming and whimsical all the stamp designs are. Oh, and the sentiments- A Muse always EXACTLY what I want to say on my cards. Happy, happy birthday A Muse! Wishing you many more years of success!

[DeniseB]

I love the whimsical designs. They are fun to create with and a joy to stamp.
Happy Birthday A Muse!
DeniseB

[Amye]

What's not to love?

I especially love the new paper line... and making my own 4-bar cards (the perfect size- introduced to me by A Muse!).

And even more... I {heart} the A Muse sentiment stamps. They're always the perfect compliment to the super-cute stamps.

Thank you for the inspiration!

[Damaris]

I love the style of your stamps, they are so orginal and fresh.

[Allison T.]

I love the clean lines of the Amuse stamps. I bought my first Amuse stamp in 2003 and have been loving them since!

Happy Birthday!

[Lisa]

There are SO many things about Amuse that are great! I fell in love with the stamps as soon as I saw them. I am completely addicted to the paper - especially the kitchen paper. Love the ribbon! All of the blogs, you give us so much inspiration with your ideas. The customer service is beyond outstanding...an order shipped to me in NH arrives in about 3 business days!!! Happy Birthday Amuse! Linda, thank you for creating this wonderful company!!

[Theressa Cadigan]

I absolutely love your 8.5x11 paper. I can't seem to get enough of the shimmer couture!
Happy birthday!!!!!!

[tanya purchase]

I love the stamps because they are so unique!

[Lesa]

I want you to know how much I appreciate this website. Not long after I discovered the wonderful A Muse stamps, my local stamp stores closed. I was so happy to know I not only could purchase your products online, but I would also have a fun place to go for parties, swaps and friends.
So kudos to you for creating a wonderful online playground to go with your adorable stamps!
Happy Birthday and thank you!

[Sharon Knitter]

Happy happy birthday amuse. It would be easier to tell you what I don't like about amuse than what I do like because there is nothing I don't like and everything I do like. Years ago (before there was a store), I made a pilgrimage out to see Heidi in the basement. It was so great to put a face to a name. Congrats on a wonderful accomplishment.

[linda monroe]

I love the whimsical feel of all the stamps. It's always fun to create with amuse!

[Janet]

Happy, happy birthday!

I love A Muse for the "fun factor". The stamps, paper, ribbon, project ideas, cheery store and wonderful staff...they just make me smile!

[StampinCathy]

Happy Birthday! I like the simple and clean look of the stamps. They are just the cutest. I love the paper, ribbon, and embellishements too! Ok I just love AMUSE! Thanks for a chance.

[Diane S.]

Happy Birthday!! You know what I like the best?? the fact that you have a secret weapon in your mom VI-how awesome is your MOM!! I just lost mine and so I know how valuable moms are-so pleas tell her she is the best thing you have going!! And many, many more birthdays to you!

[mary rose]

Happy Birhtday, Amuse! Linda, I have always loved your funky style. I've made some fabulous friends thanks to amuse. Good times! Looking forward to future endeavors!

[Kelly Adams]

I love the simple classiness of A Muse stamps and paper. I can make just about any style of card for any kind of person using A Muse. One of these days, I'm going to have to take a trip to headquarters to shop and hopefully take a class! Happy birthday!

[Sunnysnowflake]

I love AMUSE because of the cute, color-able, simple, adorable stamps you offer. I made it into your headquarters last month and I was so excited! It was fun to see your products up close since I usually order online. Happy Birthday!

[Wanda G]

WOOHOO! Hi Linda - nice to meet you on Friday at Paper Garden! Congratulations to you on nine great years of stamping fun. I love everything AMUSE! I have your old stamps, new stamps, clear stamps, blue stamps! They are so sweet and cheerful and cheeky. What's NOT to love? Thanks for the fun. Here's to 50 more years.

[Kimmy]

Pick Me! Choose Me! Love Me! I LOVE Amuse stamps. I stalk Paper Tales(a LSS)just waiting for all the new orders to come in. And if I can't get there in time I make sure I call and put them on hold for me.I love making cards for our card swap with AMUSE! Just wish I could afford to have them all. If win then I won't have to stalk Paper Tales and that will leave more for Michelle to sell! LOL See it's a win win situation!

[Marie Phillips]

Happy birthday, Amuse! I love your simple style and perfect sentiments - they fit every occasion!! Thanks for the chance to win such a great prize!!!

[Christine]

One of the things I love about A Muse is the personal way the products tug at your heartstrings! Funny but so relatable. It's cozy and familiar and let's not forget the quality! What is there not to like? Happy Anniversary!

[Debby W.]

Happy birthday A Muse! I love everything about A Muse! Although I will probably never get to your retail store (as I live in central Canada), I LOVE that we can order online ... I LOVE your blog ... I LOVE all the A Muse stamps and papers ... I LOVE the ordering turn around time - it is so quick to Canada ... I love A Muse A Palooza (did I spell that right?)! ... I LOVE that Linda goes to a cabin in Quebec ... I LOVE everything A Muse!!!!!

[Tara Sroka]

What's not to love about Amuse? Your stamps are amazing, great designs, very cool instructors and a great friendly attitude and community. So glad I found you guys and really don't buy any other stamp products! Happy Birthday!!!

[Shannon Roberts]

I can always always find a stamp for that "occasion" whatever it is! Happy Birthday!

[Tobey Shepherd]

Happy Happy Birthday again!!!
What do I love about A Muse??? The best images with great quality!!! They are so cute, and they make it so easy to come up with cute cards over and over again!! I love taking classes with Jenn S! she makes the class fun and I always walk away with lots of tips I can use to make things easier!

And meeting Linda and Julie at Ink About it was THE best!! i was in stamping heaven!!!!!

I love all the ribbons and the papers and the twinkle stickers and everything always goes together so well that it is fun to play with everything!

I also like all the friends I have made through A Muse at classes, on the boards and at a shoebox card get together!

my fave? Keep it Simple, Keep it A Muse!!!

[Amanda B.]

I have been buying A Muse stamps for more than 7 years!! I think I have a pretty extensive collection and some that I am not willing to share ;) There are so many things that I love about A Muse... where should I start... First I LOVE the designs of the stamps... They are always awesome!! Second the customer service!! Everyone is amazing and I am always so flattered when they remember my name... Third I love the special treats that A Muse is always handing out just because I love to be a customer!! Thank you for being so great and inspiring so much creativity! I am so glad I only live an hour away!!

[Dana Klinkner]

Happy Birthday Amuse!!! I LOVE the simple stamping style of Amuse stamps and how things coordinate so well. I also LOVE my local Craft Warehouse for carrying Amuse stamps - it's so nice to be able to drive 5 minutes and shop for Amuse goodies. And best of all I LOVE my local instructor, Katie, for teaching great Amuse classes. There's SO much to LOVE about Amuse - hope you guys have the best birthday ever and thanks for the super fun give-away! :)

[Stacy]

Happy Birthday A Muse! I love everything about A Muse...can't quite pin it down...I just love ya.
The first stamp I ever bought was an A Muse stamp and I've been adding to my collection ever since. All the baby cards I make (and I make a lot of them) are made using your stamps and accessories. Such adorable images and sentiments.
Love you to the Moon and back!

[Darcie Bagott]

Amuse has the sweetest images!! Loving the new pennant! Good luck and best wishes for the next 10.

[Raquel H]

Happy Birthday Amuse! I have been a fan of Amuse from the fist time I went to an amuse class at my local scrapbooking store. I love the cute and creative stamps and paper, along with the simple ways they can be put together! Amuse has the best stamps I have used and I can't wait to see the new things Amuse has in the future!

[Sandi James]

Happy Birthday A Muse, and many, many more. I'm a new follower of A Muse but already can say that I just love everything about you!!!

[Cheryl B.]

Happy Birthday #9 A Muse! I always think of you as the little stamps that could! Great papers and notecards. Fantastic samples. Cute saying stamps. My dream is to make a pilgrimage to Seattle and visit the store in person. Until then I'll just have to use the great website. May you continue to have success and happiness.

[leah]

Since I found A Muse about a year ago, I have been a huge fan. I love everything A Muse. I especially like your friendly staff. I feel like I have finally found a place where both my daughter and I can enjoy.

I have taken a number of classes. I like your instructors. They are so inspiring.

Happy Birthday!

[Cindy Kraus]

Luv Amuse Stampsbecause their simple to use & the classes that my Amuse Instructor Dawn Stein teaches keeps me buying the product.
I definately am a Amuse addict from ribbon to paper. Keep my addiction going can't wait to see what new. Thanks Dawn for a great a Amuse year !!!

[Anita Young]

I love the simple style of A Muse stamps. They go so perfectly with my own creative style :) Thanks for all the inspiration over the years and here's looking forward to many, many more to come!!! Happy Birthday A Muse :)

[Jada]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMUSE!!!!!! I absolutely LOVE these little stamps!!!!!! I am soooo jealous of all the people that get to go to Amuse in person. I would be in stamp heaven if I could attend at least one make and take in my life. To be able to visit the store AND have an unlimited supply of money......have an ambulance waiting outside the store! LOL I so wish you guys would come to FL!

[Tiffany Heilman]

I love the unique images and sentiments. You are the true queens of puns and sass. Love the one sided patterned paper and ribbon, too.

[Lori Tyler]

Your stamps are my favorites. Angela's Happy Stamper in Northern Virginia is where I get mine - along with online! I look forward to new styles. Is Happy (heart)'s Day still available??? Thanks!

[Julie H]

I love everything A Muse! Last year for summer vacation my great family let me visit the shop on our first day in Seattle. It was a dream come true! Meeting Linda was so fun-it was a day I will never forget! I love everything but if I had to pick one thing - I would pick the cute sentiments because those are my go to stamps all the time! Happy Birthday!!!

[Stephanie Jones]

I love the way they mix & match and your new products go perfectly with something I already own. I now LOVE your paper! OMG!!! All of your products are so uplifing, cheery and beautiful! They make everyone smile & feel good.

[Cookie]

I love A Muse because their stamps give you such a big punch in its simplicity! And I LOVE that! Because less is more to me! Keep up the good work A Muse and everyone involved....I love ya!

[Jessie]

Happy Birthday A Muse! What I love about A Muse is the clean simple stamps that can come together to make a wonderful card that does not look simple! Thank you for all your wonderful stamps and fun to go with them!

[sndy1]

I especially like the simplicity and versatility of the stamps as well as the ideas on your blog. Thanks

[Crafty Math Chick]

I love Amuse's CAS & whimsical style. I wish I lived closer to be able to go to the store itself!

[Tila]

Happy Birthday! I just love the Mandy collection- she is great, and all of the expressions seem to say exactly what I need! Keep up the great work!

[Jill]

Simple designs - love it! And you cannot beat the sentiments!

[Susan C.]

Happy Birthday! I love the clean and simple design of stamps. =D

[Ayana Posadas]

I just love the cute and simple designs! Always so much fun to look at and play with. Happyyy Birthdayyyy!!! :)

[Elaine]

I love that every time I stop in at the A Muse store, everyone makes me feel special. Linda is absolutely the most kind, generous and helpful store owner out there! I mean EVERY time I go! The shop is cute, inspiration abounds, and oh my gosh, the events (Cupcake Social) invoke a wonderful camaraderie among all levels of crafters! Happy Birthday, A Muse!!

[Mary Meola]

I have loved A Muse stamps from the first time I saw them in my local stamp store. I love the simple design and the samples. My wish in life is to have every A Muse stamp...and if I ever get back to Seattle on vacation, my wish will probably come true! Thanks for making such wonderful stamps and Happy Birthday.....any many more!

[Bev Rousch]

Happy Birthday A Muse! What do I love?!? What's not to?!?
I love
1) The STAMPS! I love that they are individual images so you can get just the ones you want.
I love that they are such nice images for coloring in and easy to personalize and make a scene!
2)Your DT! They make everything look so perfect! And they are geniuses with their use of images!
3) That you're in Seattle. 5 hours away from me. I plan on stopping in some time. But I also like that shipping is snappy. :)

[Lisa]

I love having you be my local stamp store. Any time I walk by I am sure to have my spirits lifted and get some inspiration. The dogs have learned to slow their pace as we approach! Thanks for being a great neighborhood resource. Happy, happy birthday!

[Connie Heitner]

Love the simpleness and beauty of A Muse stamps!One can make a quick card or one more involved using several stamps. It always amazes me how people come up with so many designs using the same stamp. A Muse has the most versatile stamps of any stamp company. Then you came up with ribbons, papers, notecards and twinkle candy! Love A Muse!

[karen q]

I adore the whimsical style of stamps, they fit my style perfectly. I have been using your stamps since the beginning. I live in Portland and have taken a few classes at First Impression. Really miss Donnie and that store. Happy Birthday and many more.

[Andrea B]

Happy 9th Birthday A Muse! I have loved a muse for years now. In fact one of my very first stamps that I bought was an amuse stamp and now I have quite the collection! I've taken classes with Julie, drooled over dozens of amuse-bouches and I can't wait to oogle many more!

I have to say that I love the simplicity of the stamps, the creativity behind the designs and the sentiments and the a muse community at large. It's just a happy cheery place that always picks me up when I need it - thank you for that! Here's to many more birthday celebrations to come.....

[Hailey Marie Skidmore]

I spotted the most adorable card at a local retailer and had to find out the supplier. This store directed me to Amuse on Greenwood a few years ago. I've been hooked ever since. The cards are simple, yet classy. I love the color combinations used on all the cards since I'm not a creative person. The owner Linda has always made me feel appreciated when she sees I'm in her store. I one time contacted her mother Vi, and placed a special card order from her. I received the cards in 2 weeks! The store displays are always bright and cheery, I instantly feel lifted upon entering the store. Linda and her staff are always helpful. Amuse is the model for excellent customer service and great products. I'm a loyal customer and can't wait for the new releases to come out. Happy Birthday Amuse!

[Kathy Greenia]

Ya Hoo Ya Hoo Ya Hooeeee!! So Happy to celebrate your 9th Birthday with you. Amuse images make you happy! Happy to pick out, happy to stamp, happy to color, happy to create with and even happier to send!
I buy my stamps at Stampin & Scrappin Time in Bridgeport, NY and take classes with the talented and crazy Sherry Czarnecki. She works so hard to teach us such cool things to do with your stamps. Thanks for bringing some happiness to my world. Hugs, Kathy Greenia

[Christine]

What I love most about a muse stamps is that they just make me happy!!! Pure happiness! Creating a card, shopping for them, looking at them, reading about them, blogging about them, and sending a card...all of it... A MUSE SPREADS JOY!!!!!!

[Julie in Edmonds]

I am new to the A Muse Fan Club, having just discovered your wonderfulness last fall.

I love the store, Linda's enthusiasm (I've only taken one class with you, but hope to take more - it was a blast!), the simple, elegant and whimsical styles of your products.

I'm just sorry I didn't know about A Muse earlier!

[Elizabeth Stewart]

I love Amuse! I have all the stamps and live by the blog and the blogs of the design team... all of you have been inspirational over the years for me. I been stamping for about 15 years but I feel like I have grown up with you! I made 3200 cards for the soldiers last year and nearly all of them featured an AMUSE stamp! Thank you for your creativity!

[Betty Townsend]

There is so much to love about A Muse. The simplicity of the card designs and images that are so versatile. For three years in a row I've taken classes that Linda has taught here in Sacramento and this July will be the third year of taking classes taught by Julie. I've gotten to know Geeta, a design team member, by participating in her Bumper cards. These ladies are the greatest. Its hard to not mention Linda or Julie when talking about A Muse. Happy 9th Birthday, A Muse. Looking forward to many more years enjoying the stamps, cards, paper and everything and everyone that makes up A Muse!!

[Summer Braxton]

The best thing about A Muse is the images. You have some unique ones that can't be found anywhere else. The stamp cleanly and are so fun to color in. I am grateful for the quality of product you work hard to offer us.

[Nancy W]

I LOVE your stamping mojo--simple, amusing and fun. It's all about STAMPING!!! with a little bit of bling and embellishments, of course. Love ya all!!!

[Lauren]

I remember the first time I stumbled upon A Muse. (It wasn't that long ago...I've only been stamping for 2 years.) I found a local stamp shop-Rubber Stamp Fantasy-and was overwhelmed by all the wood mounts lining endless shelves. As I was browsing all the rubber goodness, I found a stand-alone section that had the cutest yet simplest little stamps. I was instantly drawn to it and tossed a couple in my basket (the sentiments are what really hooked me in the beginning). I spent a couple of hours in the shop that first day, but kept coming back around to look at this section where all the stamps said 'A Muse' on the side of them. After my first purchase, I stalked the internet to find out more about these stamps. Then I found your website and it's like the skies parted and beams of sun shone down upon me. I was hooked. Within 6 months I had an entire drawer full of A Muse stamps and could browse an online gallery or craft magazine and instantly tell which ones were A Muse...not only because I had the entire catalog memorized but also because the style is so distinctive and one that really "speaks" to me. I'm truly drawn to these little guys. Now I have quite an impressive collection of these little stamps that say 'A Muse' on the side, and lots of the cutest darn gingham paper you've ever seen. Among other things. :) Thank you so much for making this hobby even more enjoyable for me. Happy Birthday!!! I'll be around to see many more!!