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Autumn Greetings

Fall is in full swing now, no doubt about it!  I don't know about you guys, but I've already started to think just a wee bit about Thanksgiving plans and, well, food of course!  *laugh*  And it's never too early to start thinking about the autumn greetings you'd like to send ...

Thanksgving Cards
by Jennie

"It is autumn, the weather is changing, and the holidays are right around the corner! Thanksgiving will be here before you know it.  This week Melissa, Katie, Lyndsay and I have made a few Thanksgiving cards to share with you."

Happy Thanksgiving
by Melissa

[stamps: tom turkey, happy thanksgiving ma, tiny pumpkin, scallop oval frame.  paper: kitchen brown 4 bar notecard, papaya solid notecard.]

Happy Thanksgiving
by Katie

[stamps: turkey from simple celebrations set, big dot bl, happy thanksgiving ma.  paper: kitchen brown 4 bar notecard, swiss red solid notecard.  embellishment: sheer orange crush ribbon, mini dots twinkle stickers.]

 

Happy Thanksgiving
by Jennie

[stamps: corn, happy thanksgiving ma.  paper: papaya solid notecard, orange solid notecard, french roast solid notecard.  embellishment: french roast stitched grosgrain ribbon.]

Happy Fall
by Lyndsay

[stamps: trees 2 set, happy fall.  paper: chiffon orange 4 bar notecard, vintage orange 4 bar notecard, french roast solid notecard.  embellishment: sheer french roast ribbon, micro dots twinkle stickers.]

   

Halloween Treats!

What's Halloween without yummy treats ?  And what's a yummy Halloween treat without a cute container?  *laugh*  The Muses have come up with some really cute ideas this week ...

You Rock!
by Jennie

[stamps: rock star, you rock, happy halloween dl, web. paper: kitchen black 4 bar notecard, kitchen orange 4 bar notecard.  embelishment: orange crush grosgrain stitch.] 

 

R.I.P.
by Jenn

[stamps: polka dot lower case small, rectangle frames set.  paper: kitchen black 4 bar notecard.]

Boo Candy Treat
by Michelle

[stamps: boo, got candy, beware, spoooky bh.  paper: kitchen orange 4 bar notecard.  embellishment: black grosgrain stitch ribbon. ]

Got Candy Treat Box
by Geeta

[stamps: got candy.  paper: kitchen orange 4 bar notecard, orange crush solid notecard.] 

 

Talk Like a Pirate Day

Avast ye scallywags!  Do you know what today is?  That's right - it's International Talk Like a Pirate Day!  And thanks to Tisha, the A Muse News Blog is celebrating Talk Like a Pirate Day in style!

Talk Like a Pirate Day
by Tisha
“Ahoy Mateys!!  Happy 'Talk Like A Pirate Day'!  With all the amazing A Muse Pirate stamps, we couldn’t let this day pass without celebrating in style!  So grab your friendly parrot, wooden leg, and an eye patch and take a peak at what the Muses have come up with for you!  Arrghh!”

Dead Men Tell No Tales
By Julie

[stamps: palm tree, ship, skeleton, pirate (for hat on skeleton).  paper: cabana blue band notecard.]

Yo ho ho!
by Michelle

[stamps: ship, treasure chest, yo ho ho.  paper: french roast solid notecard, kitchen blueberry 4 bar notecard.]

Yo ho ho!
by Geeta

[stamps: palm tree, pirate, got margaritas, margarita (shrunk), yo ho ho, oval from essential ovals set.  paper: cabana blue band notecard, fern solid notecard.]   

Pirate Booty
by Tisha

[stamps: treasure chest.  embellishment: french roast grosgrain stitch ribbon. ]

Yo ho ho!
by Jenn

[stamps: pirate, tiny heart, captain jack, yo ho ho.  paper: kitchen blue 4 bar notecard.  embellishment: surf sheer ribbon.] 

Beware
by Novell

[stamps: beware, skull & bones.]

Such a fun bunch of cards and projects!   I love how Julie "buried" the skeleton under the sand, Michelle made an old map, Jenn transformed Captain Jack into a girl, and Geeta used shrink plastic to miniaturize the margarita into a thought bubble - such clever ideas!  Not to mention the cool projects Tisha and Novell made!  So fun!

   

Haunt Your House

Haunt Your House
by Heather Meeson

"We already know we can make a ton of cute cards with the new (and old) Halloween images, but check out these nifty decorations made by the Muses!   How fun are they!?  I have a bunch of ideas a spinnin' after all this inspiration!  How about you?!"

Boo Blocks
by Elena

[stamps: polka dot lowercase large, ghost, pumpkin, spider lg.  paper: kitchen black 4 bar notecards, vintage orange 4 bar notecards.]

Trick or Treat
by Jennie

[stamps: web, spider lg, crooked fence, rip, tiny cat, pumpkin tree, polka dot lowercase large.   paper: kitchen black 4 bar notecards, kitchen orange 4 bar notecards.]

Boo Banner
by Melissa

[stamps: stitched uppercase large.  paper: vintage orange 4 bar notecards, orange crush soid notecards.  embellishment: black grosgrain stitched ribbon.]

I'll have more Halloween inspiration from the Muses to share with you later in the month, but be sure to check in next Friday to see what treasures we've dug up for you!  *wink* 

-Heather

For the Trick or Treater in your life ...

Trick or Treat
by Heather Meeson

Fall is my favorite time of year: changing leaves, golden light, chilly nights, and Halloween!  And what could be more fun for Halloween than making a little something for (or about) the little trick or treaters in your life!  I hope you find lots of inspiration in these designs the Muses created to share with you!

You're Bewitching
by Jennie

[stamps: witch girl, you're bewitching.  paper: kitchen orange 4 bar notecard, kitchen black 4 bar notecard.  embellishment: orange crush grosgrain stitched ribbon.]   

Got Candy?
by Geeta

[stamps:  pumpkin baby, got candy.  paper: kitchen orange 4 bar notecard, passion notecard.  embellishment: sheer black ribbon.]

Halloween '05
by Michelle

[stamps: charlotte, "05" from birthday builder set, "halloween" from black cats prowl, got candy.  paper: 8.5x11 vintage orange cardstock.] 

-Heather 

Back to School

Wrapping up our month of sharing cards with a Back to School theme, we end with something synonymous with heading back to school: supplies!  So grab your pencils and pens, open your Trapper Keeper, and enjoy these cards the Muses created just for you!

You're my Inspiration
by Tisha

[stamps: stack of books, my inspiration. paper: fern and french blue notecards, pretty little papers - international paisley.  embellishment: lime peel grosgrain stitched ribbon.]

Life's Simple Pleasures
by Geeta

[stamps: stack of books, book shop, life's simple pleasures.  paper: orange crush tiny dots and bark notecards.  embellishment: french roast stitched grosgrain ribbon.]

Thank You
by Jennie

[stamps: stack of books, apple, thank you.  paper: blueberry kitchen 4 bar notecard and swiss red notecard.  embellishment:  swiss red stitched grosgrain ribbon.

-Heather

 

Back to School

Continuing August's Back to School theme, Jenn's gathered ideas for the special teachers in your life ...

Back to School
by Jenn Shurkus

"Back to school also brings to mind teacher gifts. We all know teachers don't really need another coffee mug (Ha!), so let our team inspire you with some fun ideas. And most importantly they're homemade, which makes them so much more special!"

Super Goo
by Tisha


[stamps: super hero, essential oval set. paper: orange kitchen notecard.  embellishment: lime peel grosgrain stitched.]

Teacher Gift Bag
by Lyndsay

[stamps: apple, for a special teacher. paper: green kitchen paper. embellishment: black grosgrain stitched ribbon.]

For a Special Teacher
by Geeta

[stamps: for a special teacher, flower doodles. paper: popsicle pink tiny dots and popsicle pink notecards.]

Note Holder
by Jennie

[stamps: apple, for a special teacher, stack of books, essential ovals set.  paper: red and yellow kitchen paper.]

-Heather

 

Back to School

Continuing August's Back to School theme, this week Jenn's gathered together a group of cards based on something she remembers from her days in school ...

Back to School
by Jenn

"Another thing that comes to mind when I think 'back to school' is plaid. Maybe it's because when I was going to school, pleated, plaid skirts were trendy... who knows?!  ;)  The argyle print on a lot of the A Muse notecards is perfect for that look & feel!"

For a Special Teacher
by Geeta

[stamps: for a special teacher, broadway alpha set.  paper: cottage red argyle and bark notecards.  embellishments: swiss red sheer ribbon.]

Just a Note
by Michelle C.

[stamps: school, just a note ma.  papers: red cottage, blue cottage, and yellow kitchen notecards.]

Happy First Day of School
by Melissa

[stamps: school, shopper, big dot bl.  papers: cottage blue and swiss red notecard.  embellishment: black stitched grosgrain ribbon.]

Hi Friend
by Jenn

[stamps: curly girl, hi friend.  embellishments: sheer black ribbon.  papers: red cottage argyle, swiss red, and vintage red notecards.]

-Heather 

Back to School

Continuing August's Back to School theme, this week Jenn's rounded up a few colorful cards to share ...

Back to School
by Jenn Shurkus

"This week's theme is fall colors, once again easing us into a back to school mindset. Growing up in New Hampshire, I was lucky to enjoy some of the most beautiful fall folliage! This week's cards showcase A Muse fall colors like orange crush, bark, papya, and fern."

Hip, Hip, Hooray!
by Geeta

[stamps: school bus, school, hip, hip, hooray.  paper: notecards in bark, papaya, fern, and orange crush.  embellishment: black stitched grosgrain ribbon.]

Hip, Hip, Hooray too!
by Michelle

[stamps: school bus, school, hip, hip, hooray.  paper: notecards in bark, papaya, fern, and orange crush.  embellishment: black stitched grosgrian ribbon.]

Happy First Day of School
by Adelina

[stamps: house and trees, ducky.  paper: notecards in mango tin plate and french roast.]

Happy Fall
by Jenn

[stamps: happy fall, tag from tag time set.  paper: notecards in bark, papaya, fern, and orange crush.  embellishment: french roast stitched grosgrain ribbon.]

- Heather

Back to School & More

Today is gonna' be a pretty fun day for me!   Not only do I get to introduce a new feature to the blog, but I also get to fill you in on more "remodeling" goodness: the new A Muse Newsletter!  (If you're not already on our email list - you can sign up here!)  When you receive this week's newsletter you'll not only find the Card of the Week, but a whole new look - right in your inbox! 

And don't worry that some of the things you've come to know and love about the newsletter, like Oldies but Goodies, have gone missing: they'll continue to be a weekly feature right here on the blog!

So without further ado, I give you ...

Back to School
by Jenn

"August means we all start thinking 'back to school.'  Being a true 'summer girl' at heart, August is a sad month for me (ha ha), so I thought I would ease us into that 'back to school' feel with one of my favorite stamps: the leafy tree.  When I'm teaching classes I tell all my students they have to own it.  I think it's the perfect stamp to add to any 'fall' or 'back to school' cards you may be creating!"

Just Saying Hello
by Jenn

[stamps: leafy tree, flower box, bench, just saying hello.  paper: bark notecard, cottage collection green argyle notecard.  embellishment: popsicle pink stitched grosgrain ribbon.]

Come Play with Me
by Tisha

[stamps: leafy tree, patch, baseball from "sports" set, oval from 'essential ovals" set.  paper: cabana blue notecard, green paisley from the "pretty little paper - spring collection."]

Have a Super Day
by Geeta

[stamps: leafy tree, school bus, tall house, super day.   paper: cabana blue notecard, cottage collection green argyle note card.  embellishment: black stitched grosgrain ribbon.]

- Heather