A Muse News

Around Town - December Classes

The A Muse Instructor Team has some fabulous December classes coming up! Instructors who are teaching in December are listed below.  Simply click on their names to hop over to their class schedules for more information on the events offered in your area.  

Alaska
Donna Hitz

Arizona
Lori Barnett

British Columbia
Glenda Wyatt

California
Tracy Falco

Massachusetts
Jenn Shurkus
Liz Ballard

Newfoundland
Meghan Fahey

New Hampshire
Liz Ballard

New York
Cheiron Brandon
Sherry Czarnecki

Virginia
Melinda Matzen

Washington
Joyce Wheeler

 

Around Town - November Classes

The A Muse Instructor Team has some fabulous November classes coming up! Instructors who are teaching in November are listed below.  Simply click on their names to hop over to their class schedules for more information on the events offered in your area. 

Alaska
Donna Hitz

Arizona
Lori Barnett

British Columbia
Glenda Wyatt

California
Jill Grace
Tracy Falco

Connecticut
Jenn Shurkus

Massachusetts
Jenn Shurkus
Liz Ballard

Newfoundland
Meghan Fahey

New Hampshire
Liz Ballard

New Jersey
Cheiron Brandon

New York
Cheiron Brandon
Sherry Czarnecki

Washington
Julie Ebersole
Joyce Wheeler
Novell Eckstrom
Rhiannon Christianson

Wisconsin
Dawn Stein
Kamila Younkman

 

Around Town - October Classes!

The A Muse Instructor Team has some spooky October classes coming up! Instructors who are teaching in October are listed below.  Simply click on their names to hop over to their class schedules for more information on the events offered in your area. 

Alaska
Donna Hitz

Arizona
Lori Barnett

British Columbia
Glenda Wyatt

California
Tracy Falco

Delaware
Melinda Matzen

Georgia
Michelle Clark

Indiana
Michelle Mathey

Maryland
Melinda Matzen

Massachusetts
Jenn Shurkus
Liz Ballard

Newfoundland
Meghan Fahey

New Hampshire
Liz Ballard

New Jersey
Cheiron Brandon
Heather Meeson

New York
Cheiron Brandon
Sherry Czarnecki

Texas
Geeta Suggs

Virginia
Melinda Matzen

Washington
Joyce Wheeler
Michele O'Neill
Novell Eckstrom
Rhiannon Christianson

Wisconsin
Dawn Stein

Around Town - September Classes

The A Muse Instructor Team has some fabulous September classes coming up!  Instructors who are teaching in September are listed below.  Simply click on their names to hop over to their class schedules for more information on the events offered in your area. 

Alaska
Donna Hitz

Arizona
Lori Barnett

British Columbia
Glenda Wyatt

California
Jill Grace

Indiana
Michelle Mathey

Maryland
Melinda Matzen

Massachusetts
Jenn Shurkus
Liz Ballard

Newfoundland
Meghan Fahey

New Hampshire
Liz Ballard

New Jersey
Cheiron Brandon

New York
Cheiron Brandon
Sherry Czarnecki

Oregon
Katie Stilwater

Texas
Geeta Suggs

Washington
Joyce Wheeler
Novell Eckstrom
Rhiannon Christianson

Wisconsin
Dawn Stein
Kamila Younkman

 

Around Town - August Classes

The A Muse Instructor Team has some fabulous classes coming up! Instructors who are teaching in August are listed below.  Simply click on their names to hop over to their class schedules for more information on the events offered in your area. 

Alabama
Beth Thomas

Alaska
Donna Hitz

Arizona
Lori Barnett

Indiana
Michelle Mathey

Massachusetts
Jenn Shurkus

Newfoundland
Meghan Fahey

New Jersey
Cheiron Brandon

New York
Cheiron Brandon
Sherry Czarnecki

Oregon
Katie Stilwater

Texas
Geeta Suggs

Virginia
Melinda Matzen

Washington
Julie Ebersole
Novell Eckstrom

Wisconsin
Dawn Stein

 

Around Town - July Classes

The A Muse Instructor Team has some fun July classes coming up!  Simply click on their names to hop over to their class schedules for more information on the events offered in your area.  Instructors with a pink star after their name will be teaching during A-MUSE-A-PALOOZA week in the state listed!

Alabama
Beth Thomas*

Alaska
Donna Hitz

Arizona
Lori Barnett*

British Columbia
Glenda Wyatt*

California
Jill Grace*
Julie Ebersole*
Tracy Falco*

Connecticut
Jenn Shurkus
Sherry Czarnecki*

Massachusetts
Jenn Shurkus*

Newfoundland
Meghan Fahey*

New Hampshire
Liz Ballard*

New Jersey
Cheiron Brandon*
Heather Meeson*

New York
Cheiron Brandon*
Sherry Czarnecki*

Ohio
Jenn Shurkus*

Oregon
Katie Stilwater*

Texas
Geeta Suggs*

Virginia
Melinda Matzen*

Washington
Novell Eckstrom
Rhiannon Christianson*

Wisconsin
Dawn Stein
Kamila Younkman*

  

Around Town - June Classes

The A Muse Instructor Team has some fabulous June classes coming up! Instructors who are teaching in June are listed below.  Simply click on their names to hop over to their class schedules for more information on the events offered in your area. 

Alabama
Beth Thomas

Alaska
Donna Hitz

Arizona
Lori Barnett

British Columbia
Glenda Wyatt

California
Jill Grace

Indiana
Michelle Mathey

Massachusetts
Jenn Shurkus
Liz Ballard

Minnesota
Lyndsay Breid

Newfoundland
Meghan Fahey

New Hampshire
Liz Ballard

New Jersey
Cheiron Brandon

New York
Cheiron Brandon
Sherry Czarnecki

Texas
Geeta Suggs

Washington
Joyce Wheeler
Novell Eckstrom
Rhiannon Christianson

Wisconsin
Dawn Stein
Kamila Younkman

 

Around Town - May Classes

The A Muse Instructor Team has some fabulous May classes coming up! Instructors who are teaching in May are listed below.  Simply click on their names to hop over to their class schedules for more information on the events offered in your area. 

Alabama
Beth Thomas

Arizona
Lori Barnett

British Columbia
Glenda Wyatt
Julie Ebersole

California
Jill Grace
Tracy Falco

Delaware
Melinda Matzen

Indiana
Michelle Mathey

Maryland
Melinda Matzen

Massachusetts
Jenn Shurkus
Liz Ballard

Minnesota
Lyndsay Breid

Newfoundland
Meghan Fahey

New Hampshire
Liz Ballard

New Jersey
Cheiron Brandon

New York
Cheiron Brandon
Sherry Czarnecki

Virginia
Melinda Matzen

Washington
Joyce Wheeler
Michele O'Neill
Novell Eckstrom
Rhiannon Christianson

Wisconsin
Dawn Stein
Kamila Younkman

 

Around Town - April Classes

The A Muse Instructor Team has some fabulous April classes coming up! Instructors who are teaching in April are listed below.  Simply click on their names to hop over to their class schedules for more information on the events offered in your area. 

Arizona
Lori Barnett

British Columbia
Glenda Wyatt

California
Jill Grace
Tracy Falco

Delaware
Melinda Matzen

Massachusetts
Jenn Shurkus
Liz Ballard

Newfoundland
Meghan Fahey

New Jersey
Cheiron Brandon
Heather Meeson

New York
Cheiron Brandon
Sherry Czarnecki

Texas
Geeta Suggs

Virginia
Melinda Matzen

Washington
Joyce Wheeler
Michele O'Neil
Novell Eckstrom
Rhiannon Christianson

Wisconsin
Dawn Stein

Around Town - March Classes

The A Muse Instructor Team has some fabulous March classes coming up! Instructors who are teaching in March are listed below.  Simply click on their names to hop over to their class schedules for more information on the events offered in your area. 

Alabama
Beth Thomas

Arizona
Lori Barnett

British Columbia
Glenda Wyatt

California
Jill Grace
Tracy Falco

Delaware
Melinda Matzen

Maryland
Melinda Matzen

Massachusetts
Jenn Shurkus

Minnesota
Lyndsay Breid

Newfoundland
Meghan Fahey

New Jersey
Cheiron Brandon
Heather Meeson

New York
Cheiron Brandon
Sherry Czarnecki

Oregon
Katie Stilwater

Rhode Island
Jenn Shurkus

Texas
Geeta Suggs

Virginia
Melinda Matzen

Washington
Novell Eckstrom
Joyce Wheeler
Rhiannon Christianson
Rhonda Maynard

Wisconsin
Dawn Stein
Kamila Younkman

  

Around Town - February Classes

The A Muse Instructor Team has some fabulous February classes coming up! Instructors who are teaching in February are listed below.  Simply click on their names to hop over to their class schedules for more information on the events offered in your area. 

Alabama
Beth Thomas

Alaska
Donna Hitz

Arizona
Lori Barnett

British Columbia
Glenda Wyatt

California
Emily Montenaro
Jill Grace
Tracy Falco

Delaware
Melinda Matzen

Kentucky
Michelle Mathey

Maryland
Melinda Matzen

Massachusetts
Jenn Shurkus
Liz Ballard

Minnesota
Lyndsay Breid

Newfoundland
Meghan Fahey

New Jersey
Cheiron Brandon
Heather Meeson

New York
Cheiron Brandon
Sherry Czarnecki

Oregon
Katie Stilwater

Texas
Geeta Suggs

Washington
Joyce Wheeler
Rhiannon Christianson
Rhonda Maynard

Wisconsin
Dawn Stein

 

Around Town - January Classes

The A Muse Instructor Team has some cool January classes coming up! Instructors who are teaching in January are listed below.  Simply click on their names to hop over to their class schedules for more information on the events offered in your area. 

Alabama
Beth Thomas

Alaska
Donna Hitz

Arizona
Lori Barnett

British Columbia
Glenda Wyatt

California
Jill Grace

Georgia
Michelle Clark

Kentucky
Michelle Mathey

Maryland
Melinda Matzen

Massachusetts
Jenn Shurkus
Liz Ballard

Newfoundland
Meghan Fahey

New Jersey
Cheiron Brandon

New York
Cheiron Brandon
Sherry Czarnecki

North Carolina
June Gibbons

Oregon
Katie Stilwater

Texas
Geeta Suggs

Virginia
Melinda Matzen

Washington
Joyce Wheeler
Rhiannon Christianson
Rhonda Maynard

Wisconsin
Dawn Stein
Kamila Younkman

Around Town - December Classes

The A Muse Instructor Team has some fabulous December classes coming up! Instructors who are teaching in December are listed below.  Simply click on their names to hop over to their class schedules for more information on the events offered in your area.  

Alabama
Beth Thomas

Alaska
Donna Hitz

Arizona
Lori Barnett

British Columbia
Glenda Wyatt

California
Jill Grace
Tracy Falco

Georgia
Michelle Clark

Maryland
Melinda Matzen

Massachusetts
Jenn Shurkus

Minnesota
Lyndsay Breid

Newfoundland
Meghan Fahey

New Hampshire
Jen Daloisio

New Jersey
Cheiron Brandon

New York
Cheiron Brandon
Sherry Czarnecki

North Carolina
June Gibbons

Oregon
Katie Stilwater

Texas
Geeta Suggs

Virginia
Melinda Matzen

 

Around Town - November Classes

The A Muse Instructor Team has some fabulous November classes coming up! Instructors who are teaching in November are noted by a yellow marker on this map.  Just click on the marker to see the instructor who is teaching in your area along with a link to their class schedule.   Click and drag the map to reposition it as desired or use the arrow buttons. To see all the instructors in your area, you will need to ZOOM in for a closer look!  Use the "+" and "-" buttons to zoom in or out. 

View as a larger map

Instructors not teaching in November have grey markers, but keep an eye on them for classes in future months!  Please note that this map is not intended to provide directions. The markers denote only the state and general area where each instructor typically teaches.  Click on "View as a larger map" to view it larger in it's own window and to see a list of instructors. 

 

Around Town - October Classes

The A Muse Instructor Team has some fabulous October classes coming up! Instructors who are teaching in October are noted by an orange marker on this map.  Just click on the marker to see the instructor who is teaching in your area along with a link to their class schedule.   Click and drag the map to reposition it as desired or use the arrow buttons.  To see all the instructors in your area, you will need to ZOOM in for a closer look!  Use the "+" and "-" buttons to zoom in or out. 

View as a larger map

Instructors not teaching in October have grey markers, but keep an eye on them for classes in future months!  Please note that this map is not intended to provide directions. The markers denote only the state and general area where each instructor typically teaches.  Click on "View as a larger map" to view it larger in it's own window and to see a list of instructors. 

Around Town - September Classes

The A Muse Instructor Team has some fun September classes coming up! Instructors who are teaching in September are noted by a green marker on this map.  Just click on the marker to see the instructor who is teaching in your area along with a link to their class schedule.   Click and drag the map to reposition it as desired or use the arrow buttons.  To see all the instructors in your area, you will need to ZOOM in for a closer look!  Use the "+" and "-" buttons to zoom in or out. 

View A Muse Instructors in a larger map

Instructors not teaching in September have purple markers, but keep an eye on them for classes in future months!  Please note that this map is not intended to provide directions. The markers denote only the state and general area where each instructor typically teaches.  Click on the "View A Muse Instructors in a larger map" link just below the map to see it larger. 

 

Around Town - August Classes

The A Muse Instructor Team has some fun August classes coming up and this month we thought we'd try something new!  Instructors who are teaching in August are noted by a pink marker on this map.  Just click on the marker to see the instructor who is teaching in your area along with a link to their class schedule. 

View A Muse Instructors in a larger map

Instructors not teaching in August have blue markers, but keep an eye on them for classes in future months!  Please note that this map is not intended to provide directions. The markers denote only the state and general area where each instructor typically teaches.  Click and drag the map to reposition it as desired or use the arrow buttons in the upper left corner of the map.  And just below those arrows are the "+" and "-" buttons which you can use to zoom in or out.  Click on the "View A Muse Instructors in a larger map" link just below the map to see it larger.      

Around Town - July Classes

The A Muse Instructor Team has some fun July classes coming up.  Many of our instructors will be teaching during A-MUSE-A-PALOOZA, so please click on their names to hop over to their class schedules for more information on the events offered in your area.  

Alabama
Beth Thomas

Arizona
Lori Barnett

British Columbia
Glenda Wyatt

California
Emily Montenaro
Jill Grace
Julie Ebersole
Tracy Falco

Connecticut
Jenn Shurkus

Georgia
Michelle Clark

Kentucky
Michelle Mathey

Massachusetts
Jenn Shurkus
Liz Ballard

Maryland
Melinda Matzen

Minnesota
Lyndsay Breid

New Hampshire
Jen Daloisio

New Jersey
Cheiron Brandon
Heather Meeson

New York
Cheiron Brandon
Jenn Shurkus
Sherry Czarnecki

Oregon
Katie Stilwater

Rhode Island
Jenn Shurkus

Texas
Geeta Suggs

Virginia
June Gibbons
Melinda Matzen

Wisconsin
Dawn Stein
Kamila Younkman

Around Town - June Class Schedules

The A Muse Instructor Team has some fun upcoming June classes to let you know about.  Please contact the stores for registration information and to reserve your seat!

Jill Grace (CA)
Cool Scrapbook Stuff, Poway CA
June 6 Sunny Summer 10am - 12pm
June 6 For the Boys 1:30-3:30pm
858-679-9100

Stampin' EJs at Debra's Cottage, Costa Mesa CA
June 14 Sunny Summer 1-3pm
949-362-0697

Glenda Wyatt (BC)
Scrappers' Anonymous, Victoria BC
June 13 Summer Fun 1-3pm
250-590-1266

Treasured Memories Scrapbooking, Duncan BC
June 14 Cupcake Birthdays 1-3pm
1-877-748-8054

Kamila Younkman (WI)
Scrapbook Superstore, Madison WI
June 6 A Muse Favorites 1-3pm
608-833-6300

Lyndsay Breid (MN)
Smudges Rubber Stamps, Chanhassen MN
June 4 Summer Sparkles 6:30-8:30pm
June 13 Cupcake & Coffee Break 9:30-11:30am
June 18 Summer Sweetness 6:30-8:30pm
952-974-9885

Liz Ballard (MA)
Right At Home Scrapbooking, Attleboro MA
June 13 A Muse Early Summer Greetings 1-3pm
508-695-9290

Joyce Wheeler (WA)
A Muse Retail Shop, Seattle WA
June 12 Getting Punchy 6-8pm
206-783-4882

Sherry Czarnecki (NY)
Stampin & Scrappin Time, Bridgeport NY
June 14 Let's Hear it for the Boys 12-2pm
June 14 Kards for Kids 2-4pm
315-633-5325

Jenn Shurkus (MA,RI,NY,CT,MD)
Colorful Creations, Hyannis MA
June 3 Copic Coloring Techniques #3 6-7:30pm
June 6 Blossoms & Birthdays 10am-12pm
508-790-7676

Bella Art, Johnston RI
june 11 A Muse All Occasion Cards 6:30-8:30pm
401-943-6082

Ink About It, Westford MA
June 18 Summer Fun 10a-12p & 6:30-8:30p
978-392-0231

Beautiful Impressions, Westbrook CT
June 12 & 13 Fantastical Folds
June 12 & 13 Birthdays & Blossoms
June 12 & 13 All Occasion
860-399-8855

Beth Thomas (AL)
Once Upon a Scrapbook, Huntsville AL
June 9 Cute Containers 6:30pm
June 23 Camp A Muse Kid's Class 1-5pm
256-417-6775

Wisescrappers, Gurley AL
June 6 Let's Hear it 4 the Boys 10am
June 6 Make -n- Takes 1-4pm
June 11 Cute Containers 6:30pm
June 25 Camp A Muse Kid's Class 1-5pm
256-776-4730

Three Ladies and a Scrapbook, Rainsville AL
June 13 Copics II- Foliage, Flowers & Furry Friends 10am
June 13 Let's Hear it 4 the Boys 1pm
256-638-2767

Liz Ballard (MA)
Abeille, Brookline MA
June 7 A Muse Birthdays, Brides, Babies & Blossoms 2:30-4:30pm
June 11 A Muse Birthdays, Brides, Babies & Blossoms 6:30-8:30pm
617-232-4343

Rhonda Maynard (WA)
A Muse Retail Shop, Seattle WA
June 20 Simply Summer 6-8pm
206-783-4882

Dawn Stein (WI)
The Stamp Shoppe, Schofield WI
June 9 Simple Celebrations 10:30am-Noon
June 11 Simple Celebrations 6-8pm
715-355-6735

Endless Creations, Green Bay WI
June 15 Simple Celebrations 4:30-6pm
920-983-0033

The Bakers Wife, Woodruff WI
June 13 Scor With A Muse
715-356-5626

Novell Eckstrom (WA)
Stampin-In-The-Rain, Bothell Country Village, Bothell WA
June 7 Boyz to Men 2-4pm
June 24 Just Beachy! 6-8pm
425-408-9050

Lori Barnett (AZ)
Stamp Works, Chandler AZ
June 18 Simply Sun-sational 1-3:30pm
June 20 Simply Sun-sational 9:30am-120pm
480-899-5958

Michelle Mathey (KY)
Serendipity, Henderson KY
June 6 Copics - Basics & Beyond 1-3pm
June 17 A Musing Flora 11am-1pm
June 19 A Musing Flora 6pm-8pm
270-827-3288

Tracy Falco (CA)
Cranberry Hill Mercantile, Sunnyvale CA
June 7 Toddler Time 1-4pm
June 23 All Occasion Greetings 11am-1:30pm or 2:30-5pm
408-736-9151

June Gibbons (NC)
Picture to Page, Yorktown VA
June 13 Summer Lovin' 10:30am-12:30pm
757-867-8088

Cheiron Brandon (NY)
The Ink Pad, New York NY
June 9 Summer Fun 7:15-9:30pm
212-463-9876

Scraptasia, New Providence NJ
June 18 A Muse-ingly Fun Cupcakes 7:30-9:30pm
908-286-1700

Geeta Suggs (TX)
Memory Depot, Austin TX
June 13 A Muse's Sizzlin' Summer Fun 10am-12pm
512-326-8045

Jen Daloisio (NH)
The Paper Tree, Manchester NH
June 12 A Muse Summer Fun 6:30-8:30pm
603-624-8800

Katie Stilwater (OR)
Scattered Pictures, Portland OR
June 10 Mainly Men 6-7:30pm
June 27 Introduction to Copics 10:30am-12:30pm
June 27 Lots of Layouts 1:30-3:30pm
503-252-1888

Melinda Matzen (VA/MD)
Create It Crafts, Glen Burnie MD
June 7 Brides and Babies 12-2pm
June 7 Simply A Muse 2:30-4:30pm
410-553-0583

Angela's Happy Stamper, Reston VA
June 14 Brides and Babies 12-2pm
June 14 Simply A Muse 2:30-4:30pm
703-435-0051

Around Town - May Class Schedules

The A Muse Instructor Team has some fun upcoming May classes to let you know about.  Please contact the stores for registration information and to reserve your seat!

Jill Grace (CA)
Cool Scrapbook Stuff, Poway CA
May 9 Cards for Celebrations 10am-12pm
858-679-9100

Stampin' EJ at Debra's Cottage, Costa Mesa CA
May 23 Cards for Celebrations 10:30am-12:30pm
May 23 For the Boys 2-4pm
949-362-0697

Paper Tales, San Diego CA
May 30 Cards for Celebrations - part 2
May 30 Copic 101 with Michelle and Jill
619-222-2510

Geeta Suggs (TX)
Stamp Antonio, San Antonio TX
May 2 A Muse In Bloom 10am
May 2 Special Occasions 1pm
May 2 Introduction to Copic Markers 3:30pm
210-342-6217

Personal Scrapbook, Allen TX
May 29 Blossoms and Buds 12pm
May 29 Let's Hear It For The Boys 3pm
May 30 Think Simple, Think A Muse 10am
May 30 Blossoms and Buds 1pm
May 30 Let's Hear It For The Boys 3:30pm
972-351-8717

Glenda Wyatt (BC)
Treasured Memories Scrapbooking, Duncan BC
May 16 Let's Hear it for the Boys 11am-1pm
250-748-8054 or 1-877-748-8054

Scrappers Anonymous, Victoria BC
May 23 Let's Hear it for the Boys 1-3pm
250-590-1266

Crafty Capers, Lantzville BC
May 31 Summer Fun 1-3pm
250-390-1107

Crop for Kenya, Saanich Baptist Church, Victoria, BC
May 30 Make n' Take 12-5 pm
Stephanie Cave [email protected] 
250-385-2580

Liz Ballard (MA)
Abeille, Brookline MA
May 7 A Muse Late Spring Greetings 6:30-8:30pm
May 17 A Muse Late Spring Greetings 1-3pm
617-232-4343

Kamila Younkman (WI)
Scrapbook Superstore, Madison WI
May 9 Copic Techniques 1-3pm
May 14 Clearly A Muse - Simple Wishes 10am–11:30am
608-833-6300

Sherry Czarnecki (NY)
Stampin & Scrappin Time, Bridgeport NY
May 16 Purely Mechanical 12-2pm
May 16 Copic Marker Club 11am-12pm

Sweethearts Stamps & Stitches, Rome NY
May 7 Birthday Bonanza 1pm & 6pm

CKC - Buffalo Stamps & Stuff Booth NY
May 29 & 30 Make N Take 10am

Jen Daloisio (NH)
The Paper Tree, Manchester NH
May 8 A Muse Copic Techniques 6-8:30pm
May 22 A Muse Simply Elegant 6:30-8:30pm
603-624-8800

Emily Montenaro (CA)
Crafter's Connection, Canyon Country CA
May 2 A Muse Blooms 10:30am
661-297-4005

Novell Eckstrom (WA)
Stampin-In-The-Rain - Bothell Country Village, Bothell, WA
May 21 Boyz to Men 6-8pm
May 24 May flowers 2-4pm
425-408-9050

Lyndsay Breid (MN)
Smudges Rubber Stamps, Chanhassen MN
May 7 Flower Power 6:30-8:30pm
May 16 Just for Friends 9:30-11:30am
May 21 Birthday Bonanza 6:30-8:30pm
952-974-9885

Down Memory Lane, Eau Claire WI
May 9 Flower Power 10am-12pm
May 9 Just for Friends 1-3pm
May 30 Birthday Bonanza 10am-12pm
May 30 Summer Sparkles 1-3pm
715-855-0025

Artsy Tartsy, Savage MN
May 17 Snazzy Scor-Pal Creations 1-3pm
952-447-1433

Dawn Stein (WI)
The Stamp Shoppe, Schofield WI
May 13 Summer Florals 10:30am-12pm
May 19 Summer Florals 6-7:30pm
715-355-6735

Endless Creations, Green Bay WI
May 18th Summer Florals 4:30pm-6pm
920-983-0033

The Baker's Wife, Woodruff WI
May 30 Scor with A Muse 10:30am-12:30pm
May 30 Scor with A Muse 1:30pm-3:30pm
715-356-5626

Joyce Wheeler (WA)
A Muse Retail Shop, Seattle WA
May 1 Terrific Teacher Treats 6-8pm
May 8 Wonderful Women 6-8pm
May 31 Intro to Copic Markers 2-4pm
206-783-4882

Michelle Mathey (KY)
Serendipity, Henderson KY
May 2 Copics - Basics and Beyond 2pm
May 20 A Musing Acetate 11am-1pm
May 22 A Musing Acetate 6-8pm
270-827-3288

Jenn Shurkus (MA, RI, CT, NY, MD)
Bella Art, Johnson RI
May 7 Blossoms & Birthdays 6:30-8:30pm
401-943-6082

Ink About It, Westford MA
May 27 TBA 10am-12pm & 6:30-8:30pm
978-392-0231

Lori Barnett (AZ)
Stamp Works, Chandler AZ
May 14 Amusingly A Muse 1-3:30pm
May 23 Copic Intro 1-3:30pm
May 30 Just for Friends 1-3:30pm
480-899-5958

Julie Ebersole (WA, BC Canada)
The Great Yosemite Stamp Escape 2009 Sponsored by The Cat's Meow, Oakhurst, CA
May 2 & 3 Interactive Cards morning/afternoon sessions

I'm Impressed, Vancouver BC
May 30 A Muse In Bloom 9:30am
May 30 Girlfriend Greetings 12:30pm
May 30 All Occasion Greetings 3pm
May 31 All Occasion Greetings 9:30am
May 31 A Muse In Bloom 12:30pm
May 31 Girlfriend Greetings 3pm
604-684-4657

Beth Thomas (AL)
Once Upon a Scrapbook, Huntsville AL
May 5 Let's Hear it 4 the Boys 10am & 6:30pm
May 19 Intro to Copics 10am & 6:30pm
256-417-6775

Wisescrappers, Gurley AL
May 14 Let's Hear it 4 the Boys 6:30pm
May 16 A Muse Anniversary Celebration 1-4pm
May 26 Intro to Copics 6:30pm
256-776-4730

Three Ladies & a Scrapbook, Rainsville AL
May 23 Let's Hear it 4 the Boys 10am
May 23 Copic II- Foliage, Flowers & Furry Friends 2pm
256-638-2767

Katie Stilwater (OR)
Scattered Pictures, Portland OR
May 6 Hey, Cupcake 6-7:30pm
May 23 Stamping 101 10:30am-12pm
May 27 Summer Fun 6-7:30pm
503-252-1888

Rhonda Maynard (WA)
A Muse Retail Shop, Seattle WA
May 23 Summer Fun 6-8pm
206-783-4882

Around Town - April Class Schedules

The A Muse Instructor Team has some fun upcoming April classes to let you know about.  Please contact the stores for registration information and to reserve your seat! 

Glenda Wyatt (BC)
Treasured Memories Scrapbooking, Duncan BC
April 18 Celebrate Mothers 11am-1pm
250-748-8054 or toll-free 1-877-748-8054

Scrappers' Anonymous, Victoria BC
April 19 Celebrate Mothers 1-3pm
250-590-1266 

Jenn Shurkus (MA,RI,NY,MD)
Colorful Creations, Hyannis MA
April 1 Copic Coloring Techniques #2 6-7:30p
April 23 Fantastically Folded A Muse Cards 6-8pm
508-790-7676

Bella Art, Johnson RI
April 9 Fantastically Folded A Muse Cards 6:30-8:30pm
401-943-6082

Ink About It, Westford MA
April 30 Birthdays & Blossoms the A Muse Way 10am-12pm & 6:30-8:30pm
978-392-0231

Absolutely Everything, Topsfield MA
April 4 Fantastically Folded A Muse Cards & Springing into Easter
978-887-6397
 
Jill Grace (CA)
Cool Scrapbook Stuff, Poway, CA
April 4 Spring is in the Air 10am-12pm
858-679-9100
 
Beth Thomas (AL)
Once Upon a Scrapbook, Huntsville AL
April 14 Celebrate Spring with A Muse 10am & 6:30pm
April 28 Copics part II - Flowers, Foliage & Furry Friends 10am & 6:30pm
256-417-4665

Wisescrappers, Gurley AL
April 2 Intro to Copics 6:30pm
April 7 Spring Bling 6:30pm
April 16 Celebrate Spring with A Muse 6:30pm
April 30 Copics part II- Flowers, Foliage & Furry Friends 6:30pm
256-776-4730

Three Ladies & a Scrapbook, Rainsville AL
April 25 Intro to Copics 10am-12pm
256-638-2767

Scrap Etc, Hoover AL
April 4 Spring Bling 10am
205-985-9323
 
Geeta Suggs (TX)
Memory Depot, Austin TX
April 4 Simply Elegant - A Muse Style 10am
April 4 Hello Spring! 1pm
April 23 Intoduction to Copic Markers 7pm
512-326-8045

Katie Stilwater (OR, WA)
Scattered Pictures, Portland OR
April 8 Wonderful Women 6-7:30pm
April 22 Brides and Babies 6-7:30pm
503-252-1888

Paper Moon, Battle Ground WA
April 25 Lovely Ladies 10:30am-12pm
360-666-7273
 
Dawn Stein (WI)
The Stamp Shoppe, Schofield WI
April 22 Scor With Mom 10:30am-12pm
April 30 Scor With Mom 6-7:30pm
715-355-6735

Endless Creations, Green Bay WI
April 27 Scor With Mom 4:30-6pm
920-983-0033
 
Michelle Mathey (KY)
Serendipity, Henderson KY
April 22 A Musing Spring Cards 11am-1pm
April 24 A Musing Spring Cards 6pm-8pm
270-827-3288
 
Liz Ballard (MA)
Abeille, Brookline MA
April 9 A Muse More Spring Greetings 6-8pm
April 19 A Muse More Spring Greetings 2-4pm
617-232-4343

ArtBeat, Arlington MA
April 4 A Muse Spring Greetings 7-9pm
781-646-2200

ArtBeat, Franklin MA
April 11 A Muse Spring Greetings 7-9pm
508-528-5001

Right At Home Scrapbooking, Attleboro MA
April 25 A Muse More Spring Greetings 1-3pm
508-695-9290

Kamila Younkman (WI)
Scrapbook Superstore, Madison WI
April 28 Clearly A Muse - Cupcake Builder 10am–11:30am
608-833-6300
 
Lori Barnett (AZ)
Stamp Works, Chandler AZ
April 2 Party Time! 1-3:30pm
April 4 Spring Bling 1-3:30pm
April 16 Just for Friends 1-3:30pm
480-899-5958
 
Michelle Clark (GA)
EMI Scrapbooking, Cumming GA
April 4 Free Make & Take 1-3pm
April 18 A Muse in Bloom 1-3pm
770-888-2417
 
Rhonda Maynard (WA)
A Muse Artstamps, Seattle WA
April 25 April Showers 6-8 pm
206-783-4882

Sherry Czarnecki (NY)
Stampin & Scrappin Time, Bridgeport NY
April 4 Spring Fling 8:30am-5:30pm
April 25 Fabulous Florals 9-11am
April 25 Artful A Muse 11:30am-1:30pm
315-633-5325
 
Melinda Matzen (VA/MD)
Create It Crafts, Glen Burnie MD
April 19 Blossoms and Buds 12-2pm
April 19 Fabulous Folds 2:30-4:30pm
410-553-0583

Angela's Happy Stamper, Reston VA
April 26 Blossoms and Buds 12-2pm
April 26 Fabulous Folds 2:30-4:30pm
703-435-0051

Lyndsay Breid (MN)
Smudges Rubber Stamps, Chanhassen MN
April 2 Egg-celent Easter 6:30-8:30pm
April 16 Fabulous Florals 6:30-8:30pm
April 25 Simple Celebrations 9:30-11:30am
952-974-9885 
 
Emily Montenaro (CA)
Paper Tales, San Diego CA
April 18 A Muse Spring Cards 10am-12pm
April 18 A Muse Blooms 1:30-3:30pm
619-222-2510
 
Tracy Falco (CA)
Cranberry Hill Mercantile, Sunnyvale CA
April 18 Botanicals and Blossoms 11am-1:30pm and 2:30-5pm
408-736-9151
 
June Gibbons (NC)
All About Scrapbooks, Chesapeake VA
April 4 Spring Peeps 10:30am-12:30pm
757-436-4600

Picture to Page, Yorktown VA
April 25 Miss Manners 10:30am-12:30pm
757-867-8088

Jen Daloisio (NH)
The Paper Tree, Manchester NH
April 17 Love Blooms 6:30-8:30pm
603-624-8800

Novell Eckstrom (WA)
Stampin-In-The-Rain, Bothell Country Village, Bothell, WA
April 16 Clean and Simple Designs 6-8pm
April 26 April Showers 2-4pm
425-408-9050

Around Town - March Class Schedules

The A Muse Instructor Team has some fun upcoming March classes to let you know about.  Please contact the stores for registration information and to reserve your seat! 

Kamila Younkman (WI)
Scrapbook Superstore, Madison WI
March 7 Copic Techniques 10am–12pm
March 7 A Muse Spring Bling 1-3pm
608-833-6300

Sherry Czarnecki (NY)
Stampin & Scrappin Time, Bridgeport NY
March 3 A Muse Catalog Night 6:30-8:30pm
March 10 A Muse Yourself 6:30-8:30pm
March 12 A Muse Yourself 6:30-8:30pm
March 14 A Muse Yourself 9-11am
March 14 Just for friends 11am-1pm

Sweethearts Stamps and Stitches, Rome NY
March 19 Spring into A Muse 1-3pm
March 19 Spring into A Muse 6-8pm

Joyce Wheeler (WA)
A Muse Retail Shop, Seattle WA
March 13 Lets Have a Party 6-8 pm
March 27 Intro to Copic Markers 6-8pm
206-783-4882

Glenda Wyatt (BC)
Scrappers Anonymous, Victoria BC
March 21 Spring Time with A Muse 1-3pm
250-590-1266

Treasured Memories Scrapbooking, Duncan BC
March 28 Between Friends 11am-1pm
250-748-8054 or toll free 1-877-748-8054

Jenn Shurkus (MA,RI,NY,MD)
Colorful Creations, Hyannis MA
March 11 Copic Coloring Techniques #1 6-7:30pm
March 24 Springing into Easter 6-8pm
508-790-7676

Bella Art, Johnson RI
March 5 Springing Into Easter 6:30-8:30pm
401-943-6082

Ink About It, Westford MA
March 26 Springing Into Easter 10am-12pm & 6:30-8:30pm
978-392-0231

Stampassion, Latham NY
March 1 Fun folds & Coping with Copics
518-782-7227

Lori Barnett (AZ)
Stamp Works, Chandler AZ
March 7 Party Time! 2-4:30pm
March 19 Let's Hear if for the Boys 1-3:30pm
March 27 Spring Bling 1-3:30pm
480-899-5958

Beth Thomas (AL,TN)
Once Upon a Scrapbook, Huntsville AL
March 3 Intro to Copic Markers 10am, 6:30pm
March 24 Spring Bling 10am, 6:30pm
256-417-6775

Wisescrapper, Gurley AL
March 17 Fun Folds & Friends 6:30pm
256-776-4730

Little Lace Lady, Chattanooga TN
March 14 Fun Folds & Friends 10am-12pm
March 14 Spring Bling 1:30-3:30pm
423-265-5239

Three Ladies & a Scrapbook, Rainsville AL
March 28 Spring Bling 10am-12pm
256-638-2767

Tracy Falco (CA)
Stamper's Warehouse, Danville CA
March 1 A Muse Spring! 11:30am-1:30pm
925-362-9595

Cranberry Hill Mercantile, Sunnyvale CA
March 28 A Muse Spring! 11am-1:30pm and 2:30-5pm
408-736-9151

Liz Ballard (MA)
Right at Home Scrapbooking, North Attleboro MA
March 28 A Muse Spring & Easter Cards 1pm
508-695-9290

Abeille, Brookline MA
March 5 A Muse Spring Inspired Greeting Cards 6pm
March 8 A Muse Spring Inspired Greeting Cards 1pm
March 22 A Muse Spring Inspired Greeting Cards 2-4pm
508-695-9290

Jill Grace (CA)
Paper Tales, San Diego CA
March 21 Spring is in the Air 10am-12pm
619-222-2510

StampinEJ at Debra's Cottage, Costa Mesa CA
March 28 Spring is in the Air 10:30am-12:30 pm
949-362-0697

Dawn Stein (WI)
Stamp Shoppe, Schofield WI
March 25 Easter A Muse Style 10:30am-12pm
March 31 Easter A Muse Style 6-7:30pm
715-355-6735

Endless Creations, Green Bay WI
March 30 Spring into Easter 4:30-6pm
920-983-0033

Michelle Clark (GA)
EMI Scrapbooking, Cumming GA
March 14 Spring Bling 1-3pm
March 20 Spring into Easter 6:30-8:30pm
770-888-2417

Emily Montenaro (CA)
Crafter's Connection, Canyon Country CA
March 28 A Muse Spring Cards 10:30am
661-297-4005

June Gibbons (NC) 
Picture to Page, Yorktown VA
March 21 Spring Peeps 10:30am-12:30pm
757-867-8088

Michelle Mathey (KY)
Serendipity, Henderson, KY
March 7 Intro to Copics 2-4pm
270-827-3288

Melinda Matzen (VA,MD)
Create It Crafts, Glen Burnie MD
March 15 Spring Has Sprung! 12-2pm
March 15 Coffee, Tea or Me 2:30-4:30pm
410-553-0583

Angela's Happy Stamper, Reston VA
March 22 Spring Has Sprung! 12-2pm
March 22 Coffee, Tea or Me 2:30-4:30pm
703-435-0051

Jen Daloisio (NH)
The Paper Tree, Manchester NH
March 6 Spring with A Muse 6:30-8:30pm
March 27 Copics A Muse Style 6:30-8:30pm
603 624-8800

Lyndsay Breid (MN)
Smudges Rubber Stamps, Chanhassen MN
March 5 Spring Bling 6:30-8:30pm
March 14 Snazzy Scor-Pal Creations 10am-12pm
March 26 Easter Greetings 6:30-8:30pm

Rhonda Maynard (WA)
A Muse Retail Shop, Seattle WA
March 21 Spring Hellos 5-7pm
206-783-4882

Katie Stilwater (OR, WA)
Scattered Pictures, Portland OR
March 11 Sparkly Birthdays 6-7:30pm
March 25 Spring and Easter Greetings 6-7:30pm
503-252-1888

Paperdoll, Portland OR
March 21 Spring into Easter 1-3pm
503-408-6867

Paper Moon, Battleground WA
March 28 Spring and Easter Greetings 10:30am-12pm
360-666-7273

Novell Eckstrom (WA)
Stampin In The Rain, Bothell WA
March 18 Friendship 6-8pm
March 29 Easter Eggstravaganza 2-4pm
425-408-9050

Around Town - February Class Schedules

The A Muse Instructor Team has some fun upcoming February classes to let you know about.  Please contact the stores for registration information and to reserve your seat! 

Glenda Wyatt (BC)
Crafty Capers, Lantzville BC
February 15th Spring Time with A Muse 1-3pm
250-390-1107

Treasured Memories Scrapbooking, Duncan BC
February 28 Spring Time with A Muse 11am-1pm or 2-4pm
250-748-8054 or toll free 877-748-8054

Jenn Shurkus (MA,RI,NY,MD)
Colorful Creations, Hyannis MA
February 4 Copic Training 6-8pm
508-790-7676

Bella Art, Johnson RI
February 5 Valentine Sweets
401-943-6082

Ink About It, Westford MA
February 26 Fantastical Folds 10am-12pm & 6:30-8:30pm
978-392-0231

Stampassion, Latham NY
February 28 & March 1 Fun folds & Coping with Copics
518-782-7227
 
Tracy Falco (CA)
Cranberry Hill Mercantile, Sunnyvale CA
February 1 Hey Cupcake 11am-1pm or 2-4pm
408-736-9151

Sherry Czarnecki (NY)
Stampin & Scrappin Time, Bridgeport NY
February 7 Love is in the Air with A Muse 9-11am
February 7 Copic Marker Club 11:30am–12:30pm
February 7 Hey Cupcake A Muse Style 1-3pm

Jill Grace (CA)
Paper Tales, San Diego CA
February 1 Valentine Treats II 10am - 12pm
619-222-2510
 
Joyce Wheeler (WA)
A Muse Retail Shop, Seattle WA
February 12 Scor-Pal Creations 6-8pm
February 26 Stamping 101 6-8pm
206-783-4882

Dawn Stein (WI)
The Stamp Shoppe, Schofield WI
February 18 Winter Birthdays 10:30am-12pm
February 26 Winter Birthdays 6-7:30pm
715-355-6735

Endless Creations, Green Bay WI
February 23 Winter Birthdays 4:30-6pm
920-983-0033
 
Beth Thomas (AL)
Wisescrappers, Gurley AL
February 6 Sealed with a Kiss 6:30pm
February 28 Pearls of Wisdom I 12pm
February 28 Pearls of Wisdom II 2:30pm
256-776-4730

Once Upon a Scrapbook, Huntsville AL
February 17 Fun Folds & Friends 10am and 6:30pm
256-417-6445
 
Lyndsay Breid (MN)
Smudges Rubber Stamps, Chanhassen MN
February 5 Valentine Sparkle 6:30-8:30pm
February 19 Coffee, Tea & Chocolates 6:30-8:30pm
February 28 Clearly All Occasion 10am-12pm
952-974-9885

Geeta Suggs (TX)
Stamp Salado, Salado TX
February 1 Copics Basics and Beyond 11am-1pm
February 1 Love is in the Air 1:30-3:30pm
254-947-8848

Memory Depot, Austin TX
February 21 Think Simple! Think A Muse! 10am-12pm
February 21 Slick Tricks, Cute Cards, A Muse style 1-3pm
512-326-8045

Lori Barnett (AZ)
Stamp Works, Chandler AZ
February 19 Warm Wishes 1-3:30pm
February 28 Introduction to Copic Markers 1-3pm
480-899-5958
 
Melinda Matzen (VA/MD)
Create It Crafts, Glen Burnie MD
February 7 Valentine Sparkle 10:30am-12:30pm
February 7 Sweet Valentine Treats 1-3pm
443-926-1531
 
Michelle Mathey (KY)
Serendipity, Henderson KY
February 18 A Musing Fun Folds 11am-1pm
February 20 A Musing Fun Folds 6-8pm
February 21 Introduction to Copic Markers 2-4pm
270-827-3288
 
Liz Ballard (MA)
Abeille, Brookline MA
February 4 A Muse Sweet Valentines 6pm
February 7 A Muse Sweet Valentines 2:30pm
617-232-4343

The Scrapbooker's Dream, Tewksbury MA
February 6 A Muse Sweet Valentines 6pm
978-640-0311

Right at Home Scrapbooking, North Attleboro MA
February 28 A Musing Birthday Cards 10am
508-695-9290

Novell Eckstrom (WA)
Stampin-In-The-Rain, Bothell Country Village, Bothell WA
February 1 Absolutely A Muse 2-4pm
February 25 Spring Cards 6-8pm
425-408-9050
 
Rhonda Maynard (WA)
A Muse Retail Shop, Seattle WA
February 21 Warm Winter Wishes 5-7pm
206-783-4882

Katie Stilwater (OR, WA)
Scattered Pictures, Portland OR
February 4 Valentine Sparkle 6-7:30pm
February 11 Coffee, Tea and Chocolates 6-7:30pm
February 25 Let's Hear it for the Boys II 6-7:30pm
503-252-1888

Paper Moon, Battleground WA
February 21 Let's Hear it for the Boys 1-2:30pm
360-666-7273

Paperdoll, Portland OR
February 28 Mainly Men 10am-12pm
503-408-6867

June Gibbons (NC)
Picture to Page, Yorktown VA 
February 28 Cupcakes and Caffeine 10:30am-12:30pm
757-867-8088

Around Town - January Class Schedules

The A Muse Instructor Team has some fun upcoming January classes to let you know about.  Please contact the stores for registration information and to reserve your seat!

Lyndsay Breid (MN)
Smudges Rubber Stamps, Chanhassen MN
January 10 Cute Calendar 10am-12pm
January 15 Hey Cupcake 6:30-8:30pm
January 22 Love is in the Air 6:30-8:30pm
952-974-9885

Beth Thomas (AL)
Once Upon a Scrapbook, Huntsville AL
January 13 Delivering Love 10am & 6:30pm
January 27 Introduction to Copic Markers 10am & 6:30pm
256-417-6445

Wisescrappers, Gurley, AL
January 20 Sealed with a Kiss 6:30pm
256-776-4730

Jen Daloisio (NH)
The Paper Tree, Manchester NH
January 9 A Musing Calendar Class 6-9pm
January 23 Love is in the Air 6:30-8:30pm
603-624-8800

Liz Ballard (MA)
Celebration Destination, Newburyport, MA
January 22 A Muse Sweet Valentines 6:30 pm
978-462-6822

Right at Home Scrapbooking, North Attleboro, MA
January 31 A Muse Sweet Valentines 1-3pm
508-695-9290

Geeta Suggs (TX)
Memory Depot, Austin, TX
January 10 Hey Cupcake 10am-12pm
January 10 Valentine Sparkle 1-3pm
January 29 Intro to Copic Markers 7-9pm
512-326-8045

Stamp Antonio, San Antonio, TX
January 23 Hey Cupcake 12-2pm *SCS event
January 23 Valentine Sparkle 3-5pm *SCS event
January 24 Hey Cupcake 10am-12pm
January 24 Valentine Sparkle 1-3pm
January 24 Introduction to Copics 4-6pm
210-342-6217

Novell Eckstrom (WA)
Stampin-In-The-Rain, Bothell, WA
January 13 Winter Greetings 6-8pm
January 18 Valentine Sweets 2-4pm
425-408-9050

Dawn Stein (WI)
The Stamp Shoppe, Schofield, WI
January 13 A Musing Valentines 6-7:30pm
January 21 A Musing Valentines 10:30am-12pm
715-355-6735

Endless Creations, Green Bay, WI
January 19 A Musing Valentines 4:30-6pm
920-983-0033

Lori Barnett (AZ)
Stamp Works, Chandler, AZ
January 8  Love is in the Air 1-3:30pm
January 17 Valentine Sweets 1-3:30pm
480-899-5958

Sherry Czarnecki (NY)
Stampin & Scrappin Time, Bridgeport NY
January 10 Coffee Break Cards 9-11am
January 10 Scor-Pal Creations 11:30am-1:30pm
January 10 Valentine Sparkle 2-4pm

Dragonfly Rubber Stamps, Adams NY
January 24 Love is in the Air 11am-1pm
January 24 Valentine Sparkle 1-3pm

Glenda Wyatt (BC)
Treasured Memories, Duncan, BC
January 17 Love & Romance A Muse Style 11am-1pm
250-748-8054 or 1-877-748-8054

The Paper Crate, Cobble Hill, BC
January 25 A Musing Valentines 1-3pm
250-743-1216

June Gibbons (NC)
All About Scrapbooks, Chesapeake, VA 
January 31 Valentine Sweets 10:30am-12:30pm
757-436-4300

Katie Stilwater (OR)
Scattered Pictures, Portland OR
January 17 All Occassion Cards 10:30am-12pm
January 17 Katie's Favorites 1-2:30pm
January 28 Hugs and Kisses 6-7:30pm
503-252-1888

Paperdoll, Portland OR
January 24 Love is in the Air 1-3pm
503-408-6867

PaperMoon, Battle Ground WA
January 31 Think Simple, Think A Muse 10:30am-12pm
January 31 Hugs and Kisses 1-2:30pm
360-666-7273

Jenn Shurkus (MA, RI, NY)
Ink About It, Westford, MA
January 15 Valentine Sweets 10am-12pm and 6:30-8:30pm
978-392-0321

Absolutely Everything, Topsfield, MA
January 17 Valentine Sweets & Coping with Copics time tba
978-887-6397

Colorful Creations, Hyannis, MA
January 29 Valentine Sweets 6-8pm
508-790-7676

Michelle Mathey (KY)
Serendipity, Henderson KY
January 21 A Musing Winter Greetings 11am-1pm
January 23 A Musing Winter Greetings 6-8pm
January 31 Introduction to Copic Markers 2-4pm
270-827-3288

Kamila Younkman (WI)
Scrapbook Superstore, Madison WI
January 31 Copic Colorless Blender Mini Class 11am – 12pm
January 31 Sweet A Muse Valentines 1-3pm
608-833-6300

Julie Ebersole (WA)
A Muse Artstamps, Seattle WA
January 24 Valentine Pop-Ups 10:30am-12:30pm
January 24 Simply Sweet 2-4pm
206-783-4882

Tracy Falco (CA)
Cranberry Hill Mercantile, Sunnyvale, CA
January 10 Valentine Sweets 11am - 1:30pm or 2:30 - 5pm
408-736-9151

Jill Grace (CA)
Cool Scrapbook Stuff, Poway, CA
January 24 ♥ 2 UR BFFs (cards for friends) 10am-12pm
January 24 Valentine Treats 2-4pm
858-679-9100

The Stampin Post, Temecula, CA
January 31 ♥ 2 UR BFFs (cards for friends) 10am-12pm
January 31 Valentine Treats 2-4pm
951-693-1780

Emily Montenaro (CA)
Paper Tales, San Diego CA
January 24 Valentine Sweets 10am-12pm
619-222-2510

Crafter's Connection, Canyon Country CA
January 31 A Muse Valentines 10:30am-12:30pm
661-297-4005

Melinda Matzen (VA/MD)
Angela's Happy Stamper, Reston VA
January 25 Valentine Sparkle 12-2pm
January 25 Sweet Valentine Wishes 2:30-4:30pm
703-435-0051

Create It Crafts, Pasadena, MD
January 31 Valentine Sparkle 12-2pm
January 31 Sweet Valentine Treats 2:30-4:30pm
443-749-4906

Rhonda Maynard (WA)
A Muse Retail Shop, Seattle, WA
January 17 Sweet Sensations 5-7pm
206-783-4882

Joyce Wheeler (WA)
A Muse Retail Shop, Seattle, WA
January 30 Intro to Copic Markers 6-8 pm
206-783-4882

Around Town - December Class Schedules

The A Muse Instructor Team has some fun upcoming classes to let you know about.  Please contact the stores for registration information and to reserve your seat!

Jill Grace (CA)
Paper Tales, San Diego, CA
December 27 ♥ 2 UR BFFS: A Muse cards for teens 1-3pm
619-222-2510

Katie Stilwater (OR)
Scattered Pictures, Portland OR
December 10 Holiday Tags 6-7:30pm
December 20 Winter Wonderland 10:30am - 12pm
December 20 Thanks SNOW Much 1-2:30pm
503-252-1888

Jenn Shurkus (MA)
Colorful Creations, Hyannis, MA
December 1 Holiday Tag Extravaganza 6-8pm
December 29 Frosty Greetings 6-8pm
508-790-7676

Ink About It, Westford, MA
December 13 Frosty Greetings Festival times TBA
978-398-0321

Dawn Stein (WI)
Endless Creations, Green Bay, WI
December 1 Winter Fun 6-8 pm
December 8 Calendar Class 6-8pm
920-983-0033

Stamp Shoppe, Schofield, WI
December 2 Calendar Class 5:30-8:30pm
December 4 Calendar Class 10:30am-1pm
715-355-6735

Beth Thomas (AL)
Once Upon a Scrapbook, Huntsville, AL
December 2 Big Things in Small Packages 10am & 6:30pm
256-417-6445

Wisescrappers, Gurley, AL
December 12 Introduction to Copic Markers 6:30pm
256-776-4730

June Gibbons (NC)
All About Scrapbooks, Chesapeake, VA 
December 6 Twinkle Twinkle Little Card 10:30am-12:30pm
757-436-4300

Jen Daloisio (NH)
The Paper Tree, Manchester, NH
December 5 Holiday Cards A Muse Style 6:30-8:30pm
December 30 A Muse Winter Wonderland thank you's 6:30-8:30pm
603-624-8800

Lori Barnett (AZ)
Stamp Works, Chandler AZ
December 11 Introduction to Copic Markers 1-3pm
480-899-5958

Liz Ballard (MA)
The Scrapbooker's Dream, Tewksbury, MA
December 10 Holiday Cards 6-8pm
978-640-0311

Melinda Matzen (VA/MD)
Create It Crafts, Pasadena, MD
December 7 Warm Winter Wishes 12-2pm
December 7 2009 A Muse Calendar 2:30pm-4:30pm
443-749-4906

Angela's Happy Stamper, Reston, VA
December 9 2009 A Muse Calendar 6:30pm-8:30pm
703-435-0051

Classes Added!

Several Instructors have added more classes to their November calendars, so be sure to check out the schedule to see if there is one near you!

So much fun!

We held our A Muse Instructor Training this past weekend in Seattle.  We had more than 35 A Muse Instructors and Designers in town for this event!  I had a wonderful time getting to know some of the newer members of our team and meeting some of our "veterans" for the first time! 

We started the weekend with a Cupcake Social where we invited our local customers to meet our creative team, feast on some yummy treats and do a fun make & take.  It was a lot of fun and at times it was wall-to-wall people!  Thank you to all of our customers for welcoming our team to Seattle!  It was nice to see you all again.

One of my longtime A Muse email buddies from Georgia emailed me shortly after we announced our plans for the Cupcake Social.  She was wondering if it was a crazy idea to fly to Seattle for the event to meet everyone.  Of course, I said yes but that she should most definitely do it anyways!  LOL!  Ingrid should win an award for travelling the longest distance for any A Muse event ever!  We had LOTS of fun together!!  Thank you Ingrid for joining us and for all your help!

Of course, it was not all fun and games! Our days were long and as you can see from the expression on Novell's face, we had a lot of interesting things to discuss. <smile>

A little Java helped keep things lively...

And, when Julie's around... it's always a good time!

Heather taught us a few things about photography (this picture of Geeta was taken *before* so pardon the flash, Heather! LOL!)

I have seen lots of fun photos of our weekend together on some of the A Muse Crew's blogs so be sure to click on their links over on the left.

After everyone left, Julie and I spent the next seven hours cutting paper for our upcoming classes in MA and NH.  Holy tomato - we cut a LOT of paper!  We leave on a redeye flight later tonight!  I better run as I have laundry and packing to do.  Yikes!

I've convinced Julie to bring her flip camera so we can take some video footage of our travels & classes.  If we can figure out how to upload them, we'll be sure to share upon our return!

Have a beautiful day!

 

Around Town - November Upcoming Classes

The A Muse Instructor Team has some fun upcoming classes to let you know about.  Please contact the stores for registration information and to reserve your seat.

Michelle White (CA)
Paper Tales, San Diego, CA
November 15 A Muse Calendar & Birthday Planner 2-5 pm
November 28 A Muse Calendar & Birthday Planner 4-7 pm
619-222-2510

Jill Grace (CA)
Paper Tales, San Diego, CA
November 29 Holiday Gift Survival 1-3pm
619-222-2510

Dawn Stein (WI)
The Stamp Shoppe, Wausau, WI
November 21 Winter Fun 10:30am - 12:30pm
715-355-6735

Liz Ballard (MA)
Celebration Destination, Newburyport, MA
November 19th A Muse Holiday Cards 6-9pm
978-462-6822

Novell Eckstrom (WA)
Stampin In The Rain, Bothell, WA
November 12 A Muse 2009 Calendar 6-8pm
November 23 A Muse Gift Tag Altered Book 2-4pm
November 29 Vintage Christmas 1-3pm
425-408-9050
 
Melinda Matzen (VA)
Angela's Happy Stamper, Reston, VA
November 23 Elegant Christmas 12-2pm
November 23 Warm Winter Wishes 2:30-4:30pm
703-435-0051

Geeta Suggs (TX)
Memory Depot, Austin, TX
November 22 A Muse Pretty Little Packages 10am-12pm
November 22 A Muse Create-A-Calendar Book 1-3pm
512-326-8045

Katie Stilwater (OR)
Scattered Pictures, Portland, OR
November 5 Christmas Wishes 6-7:30pm
November 19 Jolly Holidays 6-7:30pm
November 29 Holiday Sparkle II 10:30am-12:00pm
November 29 Season's Greetings 1-2:30pm
503-252-1888

Michelle Clark (GA)
La Carta Bella, Matthews, NC
November 15 Winter Wonderland 10am-12pm
November 15 Jolly Holidays 12:30-2:30pm
November 15 Pretty Packages 3 - 5pm
704-577-7500

Beth Thomas (AL)
Once Upon a Scrapbook, Huntsville, AL
November 17 Holiday Greetings & Glitz 10am and 6:30pm
256-417-6445

Wisescrapper's, Gurley, AL
November 21 Don't Open 'Til Tag Class 6:30pm
256-776-4730

Jenn Shurkus (MA)
Colorful Creations, Hyannis, MA
November 4 Elegant Holiday 6-8pm
508-790-7676

Ink About It, Westford, MA
November 19 Holiday Tag Extravaganza 10am-12pm AND 6:30-8:30pm
978-392-0321

Rebecca Wright (IL)
Now & Then Scrapbooking, Crystal Lake, IL
November 13 Holiday Greetings 6:30 - 8:30pm
November 15 Holiday Greetings 10:30 - 12:30pm
815-459-8842

Kamila Younkman (WI)
Scrapbook Superstore, Madison WI
November 23 Coloring Fun with Copic Markers and A Muse Artstamps 1-3pm
608-833-6300

Tracy Falco (CA)
Cranberry Hill Mercantile, Sunnyvale CA
November 2 A Muse Holiday Happenings III 11:30am - 1:30pm
November 2 A Muse Holiday Happenings III 2:30 - 4:30pm
November 22 A Muse 2009 Calendar 11:30am - 1:30pm
November 22 A Muse 2009 Calendar 2:30 - 4:30pm
408-736-9151

Stamper's Warehouse, Danville CA
November 15 A Muse Holiday Happenings II 11:30am - 1:30pm
925-362-9595

Lyndsay Breid (MN)
Smudges Rubber Stamps, Chanhassen MN
November 13 Jolly Holidays 6-8pm
November 20 Make it Merry 6-8pm
952-974-9885

My Eyes My Heart, Northfield MN
November 15 Holiday Sparkle 2-4pm
507-650-0340

Jen Daloisio (NH)
The Paper Tree, Manchester, NH
November 14 A Musing Calendar Class 6-9pm
603-624-8800

Michelle Mathey (KY)
Serendipity, Henderson KY
November 19 Coffee Break 11am-1pm
November 21 Coffee Break 6-8pm
270-827-3288

Linda Carnell and Julie Ebersole
Colorful Creations, Hyannis, MA
November 12 A Muse Favorites 1-3pm
November 12 Hey Cupcake! 6-8pm
508-790-7676

Ink About It, Westford, MA
November 13 A Muse Favorites 10am-noon
November 13 Simply Sensational 1:30-3:30pm
November 13 Hey Cupcake! 7-9pm 
November 14 Hey Cupcake! 10-noon
November 14 A Muse Favorites 1:30-3:30pm 
978-392-0321

The Paper Tree, Manchester, NH
November 15 A Muse Favorites
November 15 Simply Sensational
November 15 Hey Cupcake!
603-624-8800

Also be sure to see this page for news about upcoming classes and Make & Takes at the A Muse shop in Seattle.

A Muse on TV

Earlier this week, Dawn Sorem, card designer and stamping instructor was featured on Portland's KATU "AM Northwest" show.  She demonstrated how to make a card using A Muse stamps!!  How fun is that?!

You can see the segment right on the KATU website here.

Dawn will be teaching some classes at Collage, in Portland, for A-MUSE-A-PALOOZA this week.  If you are in the Portland area, you should be sure to check it out.

Congratulations, Dawn and thanks for showing the world how easy it is to make cards using A Muse stamps!!

On the road again!

Wahoo!  As part of our A-MUSE-A-PALOOZA celebration, each year we put all of our participating store names in a hat and choose one.  Lucky me gets to celebrate A-MUSE-A-PALOOZA with the store that is chosen.  For our first A-MUSE-A-PALOOZA event, I went to Virginia to play with Angela and her crew at Angela's Happy Stamper.  Last year, I went to The Paper Garden in Sacramento, CA.  And, this year I will be heading to.....

The Stamp Shack, in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

I am so excited to be heading to this part of the country to teach classes at Lynn's store!  I met Lynn at a trade show in February and she is so full of energy! 

I will be teaching four classes (two classes offered at two different times) on July 7th and there are a few spaces.  I will arriving one day earlier than planned, so Lynn has opened up more even more classes on Sunday.  Sunday class details are not yet available on the Stamp Shack website so you are best to call the store directly for more information and to sign up! 954-462-8494

If you live nearby, I hope you can make it to one or more classes.  It is always so fun to meet our blog readers!

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Update on Heather & Julie's blogs:

   

I know you *love* these blogs so you will be happy to know that they should be back in good working order now.  There was apparently a conflict with typepad and a "widget" that was causing their blogs to crash through no fault of their own.  Thank you to everyone that mentioned they were experiencing problems!

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A Muse Clue!

Clue(R) is one of my all-time favorite games!  We played it at my cottage for hours on end each summer.  I am so thrilled that the Creative Team at A Muse came up with a fun adaptation of this game for A-MUSE-A-PALOOZA.  I sure hope you play along. 

Have a beautiful day!

Paper Tales fun!

I finally downloaded my pictures from the Grand Opening of Paper Tales in San Diego.  What a beautiful store!  Here are a few photos to share.

Michelle has been a part of the A Muse Crew for 2 1/2 years. She decided over year ago to open her own paper-crafting boutique.  Her lovely new store has been open for just over one month.  Paper Tales is full of wonderful products (LOTS of A Muse, of course!) and delightul displays. And, Michelle and her creative staff are just the nicest gals!

This adorable kids' craft table is tucked neatly inside the front of the store (see all the A Muse clear stamps on the wall!).  When I arrived, there were a couple of kids quietly creating masterpieces. 

Michelle's store logo features a vintage birdcage.  I love how she has incorporated this detail into the displays throughout the store.  I think I counted SIX birdcades in the shop (but there may be even more!)

Aren't they sweet?

Here's another one on a shelf behind the cash counter.

I had such fun teaching on Saturday.  I was amazed at how many wonderful ladies had travelled from afar to take my classes at Paper Tales.  Thank you!  I was so honored!  Thank you also to Emily (aka as Scoopy), my mom and Val for their help with the classes. 

Hi Naomi & Kumi!!  These gals drove from LA (Kumi is actually from SF but flew to Naomis' so she could come to Paper Tales!!)  It was great to visit with them again...  They visited the A Muse Shop in Seattle last summer.

Naomi baked these beautiful & delicious cookies and brought them to share!  They were *almost* too beautiful to eat... almost!

Anthonette (left) & Ann (right) also drove from LA for the class.  Hi gals - thanks for coming!!

It was fun to meet Trish (Miss PRISS).  She has a fun blog and more photos from Michelle's store - including one of my cute mother who HATES to have her picture taken.

Trish came decked out for the occasion, sporting "kitchen" polka dot toe-nail polish! So fun!!

Here's Stephanie, hard at work on one of her class cards. She is retiring from corporate life very soon and will be making handmade cards to sell.  Her new business venture is called Labor of Love - I love this name.  Good luck to you Stephanie!

I will leave you with a photo of the banner I made for Michelle's store.  I just *love* making these banners - they are SO easy and look great!  We will be releasing a JUMBO version of our polka dot alphabet later this month so you can make your very own banners just like Michelle's! Stay tuned - I will be be sure to let you know the second it's available!

Oops!  I forgot that I have one more photo to share.  As you have seen, Michelle pays great attention to detail.  Isn't this bunny the cutest thing you've ever seen?!! And, LOOK at that pretty card holder behind the bunny!

Thank you to everyone that joined us for classes at Paper Tales.  In the words of the CA governor... "I'll be back".   You can count on it... my SeaWorld passes are good through Dec. 2008! <wink!>

Paper Tales - New Class added

I will be teaching a NEW class on Friday Night - THIS FRIDAY - at Paper Tales.  Please join me (and my mom!) for some stamping fun!  Bring a friend, save some $ and have dinner too!  Who could ask for anything more?!

Between Friends - Cost $35
{Sign up with a friend and you will each save $5 on class fees!}
Friday, May 30th
6 to 8 pm
We’ll make 6 adorable cards using fun friendship images by A Muse.

Hope to see you there!

San Diego classes!

I'm thrilled to be heading back to SUNNY San Diego later this month for the Grand Opening of Paper Tales!  I saw the store twice before it opened but it was vacant.  I'm excited to see it all dolled up! 

I've got three classes scheduled so if you live in Southern California, I hope you are able to fit in one (or more!) of my classes.  We may also have a surprise visit from an A Muse designer so it's sure to be lots of fun!

Here's the schedule:

Friday, May 30th, 6-8pm
Creative Clear Stamping (6 cards) - $35
We'll use A Muse's clear stamp and alphabets to create 6 fun cards!  Learn great tips for acheiving the best results with clear stamps.

Saturday, May 31st, 10a-12p
Linda's Favorites (6 cards) - $35
We'll make 6 cards using my Favorites...favorite stamps, punches, inks, ribbons, markers and more!

Saturday, May 31st, 1-3pm
Think Simple. Think A Muse. (8 cards) - $35
In this class we will make *8* cards! Learn tips and tricks on how to make your simple cards POP!

Call Michelle today to reserve your spot!
619-222-2510

And, before I bid you adieu, here is a fun and easy card that I whipped up.  I love the BIG eyes on this owl from our Nature clear stamp set.  The branch is from our Stitched Garden clear stamp set.

Have a creative day!

Saturday, May 31st, 1-3pm
Think Simple. Think A Muse. (8 cards) - $35
In this class we will make *8* cards! Learn tips and tricks on how to make your simple cards POP!

Call Michelle today to reserve your spot!
619-222-2510

Mark your calendars!

California bound

Wahoo!  I'm heading back to California next month for the *third* time this year.  This time it will be for the Grand Opening of Paper Tales, a new store by Michelle White in San Diego.  We are finalizing the schedule at the moment but if you live in the area, be sure to save the date May 31st!  I'll post again when we have more details.

Michelle will be carrying the *complete* line of A Muse products in her store.  And, she has lots of other amazing goodies in store for you as well.  She shared a few sneak peeks with me when we visited last month.  Oooh la la!

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VMAA #2

The next thing you need to mark on your calendar is VMAA#2 - April 26th.  This is the second  Virtual Meeting of the A Muse Addicts and I can assure you it is lots of fun. 

What is VMAA?  It is an evening of stamping (and virtual chatting) with fellow A Muse Addicts.  There are fun challenges posted every 30 minutes and each participant tries to make a card for the challenge and post them online.  You do not need to create and photograph your card in 30 minutes (although i'm going to try to do it this time!)  You have 24 hours to get your card posted.

For this VMAA, I have invited other A Muse designers and Instructors to come by the A Muse retail shop and stamp with me.  If you are live in Seattle and would like to join us, please email me. Our space for stamping is very limited at the moment and we have just a few spaces left.  (There's no charge and the store will not be "open" for business... just stamping, chatting and eating (of course!)

For more details, please visit www.amuseaddicts.com.  If you are not a member, you will be asked to register at the site.  It just takes a few minutes.

Thanks to Geeta, Michelle, Jennie & Rhonda for organizing this fun event!

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Weather update: It's snowing here!  We have an inch of snow on our slip & slide in the backyard.  It's hard to believe the girls were in their bathing suits playing on it a week ago!

Have a great weekend!

Paper Garden Fun!

We're back from our journey to Sacramento to teach at The Paper Garden boutique.  My mom and I taught S*E*V*E*N classes in two days.  Phew!  We had a lot of fun and I only forgot a couple of things!  Fortunately, Stephanie was able to bail me out.  I get really stressed about teaching away from home because I invariably forget something... ack!

It was fun to see some familiar faces... Tracy, Kathy & Barb and make some new friends too!  Tracy Falco, A Muse instructor from the Bay area, was also in town and stopped by for a hug.  Yay!

The Paper Garden is an amazing place.  Stephanie stocks *every* A Muse product!!  Here's a photo of one of her gondolas *filled* with products and sample cards.

   

and another...

If you look closely, you will see my mom, Stephanie and Barb in the back.  My mom is helping Barb finish up a few cards.  Look now at the top of the photo and you will see a GORGEOUS paper banner that Stephanie created.  It is so fun and colorful.  Unfortunately I didn't take any close-ups for you.  You'll have to bug Stephanie to post one for us on her blog!

In addition to paper-crafting supplies, The Paper Garden is filled with all sorts of fabulous gifty things too.  Here's a basket filled with Missy's adorable bears.  We had a late dinner with Missy one night... soooo fun!  (BTW, Missy will be teaching some classes at the Paper Garden so if you live nearby be sure to check out her blog for the details!)

Behind every successful woman is a wonderful mother...  here is a photo of Steph and her mom.

And here is a photo of Steph and my mom.

We had a wee bit of free time before our last class on Monday and Stephanie showed my mom and I how to make some pretty cool projects - paper flowers, an origami box and cup, and a paper fortune cookie (like the one she made for her Guest Designer showcase).  By popular request, she has written a tutorial for you on how to do this which we will share very soon so stay tuned.

Thank you, Stephanie, for your hospitality!  You're the best!

Sky City

Thank you to everyone that commented and emailed about our good news!  I have tried to respond to everyone but our email server has been giving us grief all week. (I hope it is working better tomorrow when we send our newsletter!)  Please know that we appreciate your kind words - especially Annabelle!

Dinner at the Space Needle was lots of fun!  Unfortunately, we didn't bring a camera.  I have been up the CN tower in Toronto many times but had not been up the Space Needle until last night.  It is beautiful up there.  We had a crystal clear night and the city lights were amazing!  The girls especially loved watching the ferry boats on the water.

The food was delicious but rather spendy.  The minimum food charge per adult is $35 and they consider anyone over the age of 10 an adult so beware.  Kids meals ranged in price from $11.95 to $16.00.  The portions are generous but my girls could have shared one meal and still had food leftover.  I'm not complaining, we expected this and it was a special celebration... just wanted to let you know in case you were interested in eating there sometime.

The best part about eating there, aside from the fabulous view (of course!) is that the restaurant rotates!  The girls were fascinated by this and it kept them smiling the whole night. 

Here are some interesting facts about the revolving restaurant...

• The Space Needle had the second revolving restaurant in the world. The first one was in the Ala Moana shopping mall in Hawaii (now closed). There are now hundreds of turntables throughout the world.
• The entire Space Needle saucer does not rotate, only a 14-foot ring next to the windows rotates on the SkyCity restaurant level.
• The restaurant turntable revolves on a track and wheel system that weighs roughly 125 tons, borrowed from railroad technology. All it takes to make the turntable revolve is a 1½ horsepower motor (originally it was a 1 hp motor).

And, these facts about the space needle crack me up!

• Plans to build a stork's nest atop the Needle were canceled when it was learned that storks could not live in Seattle 's climate and would migrate to warmer climates. (I wonder how long it took them to realize this wasn't going to work?)
• The Committee Hoping for Extra-Terrestrial Encounters to Save the Earth (CHEESE) claims to have plans from the 1962 World's Fair that show the Space Needle was constructed to send transmissions to advanced beings in other solar systems. (ummm.... sure.)
• The Space Needle is approximately 1,320 Milky Way candy bars (605 feet) tall (who measures anything in terms of candy bar length?!)
  
  facts are all from the www.spaceneedle.com 

If you are planning to visit Seattle, I would definitely add the Space Needle to your list of must-see tourist attractions as long as you have a clear day/night.  If you've never been to Seattle, you should try to do this on your first day as it will give you a great overview and orientation of the city.

And, if you visit the Space Needle, you may want to Ride the Ducks... It's right across the street from the Space Needle.

We Rode the Ducks last summer when my dad was visiting. It is a fun way to see Seattle on land & water!  This is a picture I took while we were crossing the Fremont Bridge.

   

And, while you're down at the Seattle Center (this is where the Space Needle is located), you should be sure to visit the fountain.  It is very, very cool - even in winter!  The water explodes from the fountain in time with music that is pumped out of the speakers surrounding the fountain.  My girls love to see if they can touch the fountain and not get wet.  This time they got lucky!

Check out this link for more info and a really cool aerial photo of the fountain!

I'll be back tomorrow with some stamping stuff.

Bonne nuit!

Green for March

I have decided to "go green" for the month of March to celebrate:

• St. Patrick's Day and my love for Ireland
• Seattle - the Emerald City
• Being a "green" company

My husband I and were lucky to spend 8 months in Ireland in the late 90s.  I will be posting some photos of the luscious green scenery we enjoyed every day!

Many folks that read this blog are planning to visit Seattle in the coming months.  I hope to share with you an "insider's view" to help with your travel plans.

At A Muse, we have always worked hard to be good corporate citizens and do our best for the environment.  I will share with you some of the work that my team does to be good stewards of the environment. 

I'm leaving on a jet plane...

OK.  It's not for another 6 weeks but I am super excited!  I will be visiting The Paper Garden Boutique in Sacramento, CA to teach SIX classes in early April.  If you live in the area, it would be fun to meet you so hop on over to Stephanie's blog to see the schedule! 

I visited The Paper Garden during last year's A-MUSE-A-PALOOZA event and was completely amazed.  Stephanie has the *best* selection of goodies in her store.  I could easily go broke there.  I can't wait to visit and soak up some of that California sunshine - although I'm not sure I'll get outside much with all those classes.  Yikes!

Other news...

Director's Choice
I have had many requests to post about upcoming PNB Dress Rehearsals. For those of you in the Seattle area mark, your calendars for Wednesday, March 12th at 7pm.  This next performance is called Director's Choice and consists of 4 ballets.  Tickets for the dress rehearsal are $20 - best deal in town! 

2009 Calendar
I have had many requests to create a 2009 calendar.  I just wanted to let you know that I will begin working on this soon.  If you have any improvement feedback on last year's calendar, please let me know! 

I do have a question for YOU!  Many people suggested that I raise the price from $3 so they could make a larger donation to Scleroderma Research (recipient of 100% of the sales from the A Muse 2008 Calendar).  Please tell me, would you pay $5 for this little Calendar project?

Have a beautiful day!

CHA pics

Heather took some fun photos of the A Muse booth at the Craft & Hobby tradeshow earlier in the week. I thought you might enjoy seeing a few.

This photo shows the "core" A Muse Crew - Heidi, Julie, Cindy and moi.  Yes, we like to dress the same. <grin>

We are standing in front of a fun display stand that my husband made for us.  It was rather challenging to make because it had to be cute (of course!), sturdy and most importantly LIGHTweight.  It's hard to see some of the fun details - like the scallop skirting on the front.  He did a great job and I think we will put this lovely thing in our retail store when it arrives back in Seattle.

This photo gives you an overview of the booth.  We opted to for a small booth this time 'round and I'm glad we did.  On either side of the booth, we created a rope ladder to showcase our notecards and clear stamps. We are busy getting ready for the show to open.

Do you see the cute little birdhouses made from our NEW Kitchen polka dot notecards and NEW Stitched grosgrain ribbon?  I was busy procrastinating one night <I'm good at this!> and came up with this idea.  They are really fun to make, if you like playing with paper.  I came up with the pattern and Nina made the ones for our booth because I was quickly running out of time.

This last photo shows Julie with our Make & Take project.  It is a handy little notebook that you can use to jot down notes *anytime*.  We'll share the details here on how to make one yourself one day soon.

Another sneak peek is coming so stay tuned!

 

Eagerly awaiting...

For those of you in the Seattle area, don't miss the upcoming PNB production of Romeo & Juliette.  There is a dress rehearsal scheduled for Jan 30th at 7pm at McCaw Hall.  You can purchase tickets at the box office.  Please note that the content of this ballet may be inappropriate for young children.

So fun!

If you love Geography, try this when you have a few spare minutes! bwa-ha-ha-ha!

This Traveler IQ challenge is brought to you by the Web's Original Travel Blog

** sneak peek **

Today is the day we begin sharing "sneak peeks" of our new Valentine's release. 

Before I do, I just wanted to let you know that we have recovered from the major roof leaks we experienced last week which resulted in flooding of both our shop and warehouse.  Thank you for your kind words of support - both on the blog and via email.

We were also short staffed last week due to a family emergency. The fabulous A Muse Crew pulled together and we were able to ship within our normal speedy turnaround times.  For our retail customers: we ship orders via USPS Priority Mail and sometimes the ship times take a little longer at this time of the year.  We are happy to assist with tracking a package, please email us at [email protected].

Our Valentine's release includes 31 wood-mounted stamp designs that are perfect for Valentine's day and great for friendship cards throughout the year! 

With this release, we are thrilled to introduce you to the newest A Muse illustrator - Missy Balance.  Missy's whimsical style first caught my eye while visiting The Paper Garden Boutique in Sacramento, during A-MUSE-A-PALOOZA in July.

Here's a brief intro from Missy:

I've been making crafty things since I was a kid, and I don't discriminate!  If it's a crafty medium, I work in it!  My degree is in child development, and I'm definately attracted to the asthetics of babies, and toddlers.  Almost everything I make has a big head and little body, with wide, innocent eyes.  One of the many things I make  is collectible teddy bears and I sell them to a local paper and stamping store, The Paper Garden Boutique. 

Linda spent a few days in this store during A-MUSE-A-PALOOZA, and came across my bears.  She even brought one home for her daughter!  I, of course, was taking classes at the shop, but our paths never crossed.  A few weeks later,  Linda and I  met in "blog land", where she spotted my stamp designs on my Etsy shop.  I was already a huge fan of A Muse.  It is really a match made in heaven.

While I had some ideas for stamps that I just couldn't let go, I didn't have the time or the gumption to seriously market or distribute them myself, and Linda was able to do this for me through A Muse!  I couldn't be more excited to be a part of such a talented and supportive team and I look forward to what the future brings!

I thought it would be fitting to share a sneek peek using *two* of Missy's designs, Heart flower and SWAK envelope. This card was designed by Becky Rusher.

Be sure to check out our designers' & instructors' blogs and online galleries for more sneak peeks throughout the week.  Links are over in the left column.  We will post all of the new images on the A Muse website on Friday, December 14th.

PNB: First Look 2007

Hailey and I attended the PNB Gala on Saturday night and it was fantastic!  This 'First Look' at the 2007 season was superb and we are very excited about the upcoming season.

Congratulations to two of our favorite PNB dancers - Mara Vinson was promoted to Principal and Lucien Postelwaite was promoted to Soloist.  Yay!  Both Mara & Lucien received their training at the PNB school.  This is a huge inspiration for all of the dancers at the school! 

Our favorite performances of the night were most definitely "Caught" and "The Concert".  Caught was a short piece danced by Olivier Wevers that used strobe lights to make it appear as if the dance took place entirely in the air.  So cool!  The Concert is simply fun and the audience was chuckling along with the entire piece (29 minutes, I think!).  We also enjoyed Lucien & Noelani in Romeo & Juliet.

So, if you haven't bought tickets to any of the PNB performances, what are you waiting for?  You may also want to check out one of the dress rehearsals... only $20/ticket.  Call the PNB box office for details or check them out online at www.pnb.org

Walking the dog

If you've been following along here with me for a while, you will remember that we dogsat for one of our neighbours a few weeks ago.  One evening, I brought my camera with me for our walk and snapped some photos of the things along our route... mainly houses.  We did see a rubber chicken stuck in a tree... do you see it?

There is a lot of remodelling going on in our neighbourhood.  One of our more energetic neighbours saved a house that was slated for demolition.  He tore down his existing house (not so pretty) to make room for the new-old house he bought for $1. (It's the house on the bottom right.)  The move took place at midnight and it was quite a scene apparently.  Unfortunately, I was out of town for the excitement but I heard about all about it.  You can read more about it here. 

Most of the houses in our neighbourhood are Craftsman style, as is our house.  Many of the houses are almost 100 years old.  Not old compared to Quebec, where I'm from originally but OLD for the Western United States. 

Our house was built in 1911 and we are the third family to own it.  Our families thought we were CRAZY when we bought it - it was *that* run down.  We could tell that it was a gem in the rough (very rough).  The house was pink & green (asbestos siding - lovely!) with brown trim.  There were bars on all the windows - scary!  And every door, including the bedroom doors had locks - bizarre!  We have been remodelling for 9 years and apparently we won't ever be done.  We do love our house and neighbourhood and I can't imagine ever living anywhere else, except possibly Bora Bora. <smile>

 

Ooh la la!

So much to share today!

Sweet cards!
Have you seen the sweet & simple coffee cards Julie made using the "kissing" technique?  Good news - we are overstocked on our Big bl stamp (3-5019G) and have temporarily put it into our bargains section at 50% off!  Such a deal! 

Punches coming soon!
Spoke with the folks at Marvy today and good news - we are expecting more punches next week.  We are presently well-stocked on Super & Mega sized punches in all shapes but almost completely out of Gigas.  If you would like to add your name to our list for the Giga's that are coming, please call Heidi tomorrow to put one on reserve (toll free: 1-877-783-4882).  Yes, we ship to Canada & the UK.

Fun new card series from Emily!
You will love these new cards from Emily and be sure to post a comment to possibly win a fun little birdy clear stamp. 

Upcoming Seattle classes
There are still a few spots left in my upcoming classes.  Tomorrow night (Wednesday) we will be making 6 cards for Spring & Easter.  The class is from 6-8pm and the cost is $22. 

Next Wednesday night (March 28th from 6-8 pm) I will be teaching an Introduction to clear stamps.  We will use a variety of our clear stamps to make 6 fun cards for all occasions.  This class will be fun for stampers of all abilities! Cost is $22.

All classes will be held at the A Muse retail shop located at 8544 Greenwood Ave. N. Please call to reserve your spot (783-4882).

A Muse classes in San Diego
If you live in the San Diego area be sure to sign up for one of Michelle's classes.  You can see samples for one of her upcoming classes on her blog.

Stay tuned for more fabulous cards from our Guest Designer for March- Elena Shacochis!

Swan Lake

Hailey and I went to see the Pacific Northwest Ballet's Swan Lake tonight.  Lucien Postelwaite was magnificent as Prince Siegfried.  There were 6 little girls that we know from the PNB school in this performance and they did such a great job!

There is one more chance to see this ballet - 1:00 matinee today (Feb 11th). 

Precious Memories

If you live in the Greater Vancouver area, please join me this weekend at Precious Memories to make a fun key chain like this one!  I will be there from 11:00 - 4:00.

If you live in the Seattle area and are planning to come to our Grand Opening, we will be making these as well.

Post a comment here if you'd like me to email you the directions!

Have a beautiful day!

Visitors

Last week we had some fun out-of-town visitors at our new shop in North Seattle.  One of the best parts of owning A Muse is having the chance to meet our customers (and their families).

Our first visitors were three girlfriends (Dona, Melissa & Doreen) that flew in from three different states (NV, OH & AL) to spend a few days together, share their love of stamping and visit Seattle.  How fun is that?!!  I am grateful to Melissa for emailing me this photo of their visit.

Our next visitors were in town to celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary!  Their daughter, Paige, asked if they had time if they could stop by our shop to pick up a few things and visit with us.  Paige's mom is not even a stamper!!  What great parents!!  I had such fun chatting with them and giving them a few tourist tips for their stay.  I hope they were able to catch the Underground tour... one of my favorite things to do in Seattle.

 

So, if you are planning a trip to Seattle, please do stop by to see us.  If possible, please email me in advance so I plan to be at the shop.

Have a beautiful day!

Linda

Adventures in Plain, WA

deserted log cabin

friendly donkey

ginormous dandelions!

...more blogging soon, promise!

The nerve!

Very early this morning, our door/window chime went off.  The noise woke me but I thought I must be hearing things and drifted back to sleep.  A few minutes later there was more noise.  I thought it was our neighbors heading off to work making more noise than usual (in fact, I thought they were wearing ski boots).  Now had I been coherent I would have realized that it was Sunday, 4:45 a.m, and summer!

Well, it turns out that someone forced open one of our LOCKED windows and then shoved a broom through the window - pushing a bottle of wine out of the way, hence the ski boot noise - to STEAL my lovely Kate Spade organizer/wallet that I had mistakenly left sitting on the counter after a quick trip to the store last night. 

When I came downstairs and saw the broom on the counter I knew right away what had happened.  Aaaah!  I am so sad.  The organizer was a gift from a dear friend.  It had a few of my favorite photos inside and my favorite Caran d'Ache pen.  Not much money.  Credit cards, driver's license - the usual stuff. 

Police came.  Said they think the same guy hit four houses within a 4-mile radius.  He did more damage to the other homes.  Probably looking for money for drugs. 

Rest assured, I will *never* leave my wallet in view again.   

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Please note: A Muse will be closed tomorrow (8/21) for a special event for our stores.  We will resume shipping on Tuesday (8/22).