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Hi everyone!

Thank you so much for following our A Muse News Blog!! We are moving!!

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Shop News - 3/14/11

Make & Take

Spring ahead! Join us this week to make cute candy sleeve and topper. A perfect addition to an Easter basket! I couldn't resist using a mini pom pom for the bunny's tail:) We sell the cello bag sleeves in the shop - 50pk for $4.50

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

New in the Shop

Japanese puzzle erasers. Perfect for kids party favors and Easter baskets!

Pastel Springtime Eggs - they open and close!

Chocolate Cake - YUM!

Dessert 4-pack - Cute!

Scented gel stickers - Kimonos, school buses, butterflies and more!

Class THIS week

TGIF - Stampin' - Thanks a Million

This Friday, March 18th, 12-1pm ~ $10

Join us for our fun lunch-hour class! You'll get to make 3 beautiful Thank You cards

and be out within the hour!

Here's one of the cards you'll be making. It features our new avian notes set.

 

Happy Thoughts of You - $25

Saturday, March 19th, 2:30pm

Let Novell introduce you to A Muse Studio! You'll make 5 fabulous creations using a variety of product, focusing on a few sets from our new catalog.

Here are 3 of the 5 fantastic cards you'll be making!

 

Call the shop to register for any of our classes - 206-783-4882

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

Michele

Shop News - 3/8/11

Make & Take

Join us this week for the luck o' the Irish! Using a sentiment from our new contemporary greetings set and the clover from our calendar fun set we'll make a mini clover box complete with gold (well, a Hershey's gold chocolate nugget) inside!

 

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

New Class Schedule!

We're very excited to offer great new classes from awesome designer, Novell Eckstrom! 

Happy Thoughts of You - $25

Saturday, March 19th, 2:30pm

Let Novell introduce you to A Muse Studio! You'll make 5 fabulous creations using a variety of product, focusing on a few sets from our new catalog.

Here are 3 of the 5 fantastic cards you'll be making!

 It's a Glamorous Life - $25

Sunday, May 15th, 11am

 Love glitter, bling, and all things girly? Then this class is for you! You'll leave with 5 glamorous creations and maybe even a little stardust'll stick to your pants!

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Hey, Man - $25

Sunday, May 29th, 11am

Masculine cards don't have to be hard. Let Novell show you how easy they can be with the fantastic masculine sets from our catalog.

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Our first Shoebox SWAP was such a hit, we're making it a monthly event!

Shoebox SWAP

Saturday, March 26th, 6-9pm

Hosted by Brenda ~ $5

Design a card and bring all the components to make your card in a shoebox (or any holder you so desire:) and you will get to make every attendees card! Fun!

 

Call the shop to register for any of our classes - 206-783-4882 or sign up online.

 

A Muse Studio!

Are you interested in hearing more about A Muse Studio?

Join us this Wednesday, March 9th at 7pm in the shop to hear more and get all of your questions answered!

The A Muse Shop

7107 Greenwood Ave North

Phinney Ridge neighborhood of Seattle, 98103

Hope to see you this week!

Michele

Want to learn more about A Muse Studio??

Hi local friends ~

Are you interested in hearing more about A Muse Studio?

Join us at the A Muse Shop Wednesday, March 9th at 7pm to learn more!

Get all the answers to your questions!

See you then,

Michele

Shop News - 3/1/11

A Muse Studio!!

We are so excited to share that A Muse Studio is now official! Get all of the details at:

www.amusestudio.com

Make & Take

I was so excited when I found the Foiled Again!! A Muse Studio stamp set, so we are going to use it for this weeks make & take along with the new Woodgrain Background and Swanky Background sets!!

 

Join us anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm, Wednesday or Saturday, to make this cute, FREE card!

Classes THIS Week

Copic 201 - $25, with Joyce

Saturday, March 5th, 4pm

In this second class in the series, you will learn more advanced blending techniques along with some special effects. Pre-requisite: Copic 101. Please bring a colorless blender and label any personal markers you bring with you.

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TGIF - Stampin' - Inchies Galore

Friday, March 4th, 12-1pm ~ $10

 What's an inchie? It's a crafty craze using inch squares in your papercrafting! We'll be making 3 cute cards using the inch square in a variety of ways : )

Pre-registration is required for all classes, so call the shop to register: 206-783-4882

 

With all the exciting stuff happening with the launch of A Muse Studio we want you to know the A Muse Shop will still be around offering great products, inspiration and education to our local customers.

Hope to see you this week!

Michele

Early Bird!

Hi everyone,

I got to the shop early today to do a little more snooping around! Check out what I found in the basement!!

Curses! Foiled again! :)

'Like' A Muse Studio on Facebook and comment on today's video (by tomorrow, 2/22 at noon) for a chance to win one of the stamp sets I found today! More details on the Facebook page.

Michele

Shop News - 2/21/11

Make & Take

Valentines Day might be over, but using a scalloped heart punch shouldn't be! Let us show you how to use a heart punch to create a darling flower box!

Join us anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm, Wednesday or Saturday, to make this fun FREE project!

New in the Shop

Just received a new batch of stickers from Martha Stewart!

Kites, cupcakes, party hats, cakes, balloons, bikes and candy jars! Super cute!

Hope to see you in the shop this week.

Michele

I'm on a mission!!

Hey there,

Today while everyone went to lunch I found out a little more about A Muse Studio!

'Like" A Muse Studio on Facebook to see what happens next!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/A-Muse-Studio/123256007740749

As soon as we get 1000 fans to 'Like' us on Facebook I'll give away the box of goodies I found today!!

I'll be back with more details as soon as I can...

Michele

What's going on at A Muse?!

Hi everyone,

It's Michele, the shop girl...

Something's going on here at A Muse and I want to get to the bottom of it!

Watch this video to see what I found!

More details soon...

Gotta run!

Michele

Shop News 2/14/11

Make & Take

Happy Valentines Day!! We love Valentine's Day here at A Muse so we're doing one more Valentine's inspired Make & Take for the week! Using navy cardstock and a few of our Sea Of Love stamps, you'll create a cute wraparound holder for a caramel apple lollipop.

 

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

Make & Take 10!!!

Remember, if you bring someone new to A Muse (not in our database) to the Make & Take, you AND your friend will receive 10% off your purchase!

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Upcoming Classes

Shoebox Swap!

Friday, February 25th from 6:30-9:30pm ~ $5

Have you been to a shoebox swap? You bring a card design and all the components to make your card (you can bring them in a shoebox - or any other container:).  All the other attendees will too. You will then get to make everyones cards and leave with a new bunch!

Bring a treat to share and it'll be a super fun night!

Call us to register for any of our classes ~ 206-783-4882.

 

Hope to see you in the shop!!

 

Shop News - 2/7/11

Make & Take

Who doesn't love getting a box of conversation hearts?! Join us this week and we'll show you how to make that box even cuter, using our new frame punch and heart border punch.

Join us anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm, Wednesday or Saturday, to make this fun, FREE project!

New in the Shop

New imported vintage inspired goodies!!! Just LOVE this new line!

Little Red Riding Hood stamp set ($18), clock ($7.75), camera and happy birthday($9.75) wood mounted stamps

 

Gorgeous jewel knobbed key and frame stamps ($10.75) and an old school date stamp with stand ($17)!

 

Wood camera box tape dispenser ($18)!

 

Wood letter or display storage box ($25)

 

Long ruler inspired storage box ($14)

 

 

Bookmark clips - tower, bird or telephone ($8)

 

Wood camera photo, greeting card or placecard holder ($7)

 

Wooden camera magnets ($13)

 

New brown or white standard size clothespins

 

Upcoming Classes

Copic 101 - $25, with Joyce - certified Copic Instructor

THIS Sunday, February 13th, 4pm

In this introductory class you’ll learn which papers and inks work best

with these fantastic art markers along with some basic shading techniques.

 

Also....

Have you been to a shoebox swap? You bring a card design and all the components to make your card (you can bring them in a shoebox - or any other container:).  All the other attendees will too. You will then get to make everyones cards and leave with a new bunch! Bring a treat to share and it'll be a super fun night!

Call us to register for any of our classes ~ 206-783-4882.

Hope to see you in the shop!!

Michele

 

 

Shop News - 1/31/11

Make & Take

You may think Valentines Day is all about pink and red, but this weeks Make & Take is a treat for true blue friend:)  A yummy chocolate mini bar is sandwiched between two scalloped rectangles featuring our adorable Whale and True Blue sentiment.

Join us this week anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm, Wednesday or Saturday, to make this fun, free project!

Upcoming Classes

TGIF- Stampin'- Be Mine! - $10

 THIS Friday, February 4th, 12-1pm

Join us for this quick lunch hour class focused on Valentine's Day!

 

Valentine Workshop - $30 - with Mary

Saturday, February 5th, 1-4pm

Come to this all encompassing Valentine Workshop! You will create beautiful handmade Valentine-inspired paper crafts, hand-dip accompanying chocolate covered holiday treats and candies, as well as fashion and embellish your own personal cloth heart.

Call the shop to register - 206-783-4882 or register online.

Hope to see you in the shop,

Michele

Shop News 1/24/11

Make & Take

You've got mail! Just couldn't resist this darling idea from the Paper Garden.  A mini valentines mailbox made from 2 Hershey Nuggets!

Join us anytime between 11:30am- 1:30pm, Wednesday or Saturday, to make this cute, free project!

Upcoming Classes

TGIF- Stampin'- Be Mine! - $10

Friday, February 4th, 12-1pm

Join us for this quick lunch hour class focused on Valentine's Day!

 

Valentine Workshop - $30 - with Mary

Saturday, February 5th, 1-4pm

Come to this all encompassing Valentine Workshop! You will create beautiful handmade Valentine-inspired paper crafts, hand-dip accompanying chocolate covered holiday treats and candies, as well as fashion and embellish your own personal cloth heart.

Call the shop to register - 206-783-4882 or register online.

 

New in the Shop

New Valentines Goodies!

~Making Memories - Je t'Adore - Charm Bracelet Kit and banner Stickers

~Martha Stewart Double Craft Punch - Heart Keys and Lock and Key

~K&Co Medallions Kit

~Lace Doilies - circle and hearts

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We're all ready and decorated for Valentines Day! Come see our Valentines Tree:)

Hope to see you around the shop!

Michele

 

 

 

 

Shop News - 1/17/11

Make & Take

We love our white branches we hung our holiday tags on, so we've turned it into a Valentines tree! Many of you have asked how we made our decorative cones, so join us this week for our make and take and learn how!!

 

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

New in the Shop

Baker's Twine - 15 cents a yard - available in red, black and brown. So cute for cards, packaging, tags and more!

  

Classes THIS week!

Sweets for your Sweetie!, $30 

Wednesday, January 19th, 7pm

Join Michele and Barbara for a fun filled evening making some great Valentines gifts for those you love! We'll make a paper wrapped votive holder, a bath fizzie and a box of hand-made chocolates - including a French salted caramel!

 

TGIF Stampin' - Smoochfest!

Friday, January 21st - $10

12-1pm

Join us for this fun, quick lunch hour class learning how to use SMOOCH, a great pearlized accent ink! Tips, tricks and projects:)

 Call the shop to register for any of our classes - 206-783-4882, or register online.

 

Hope to see you in the shop!

Michele

 

 

Shop News - 1/10/11

Make & Take

Join us this week for our FREE make & take. Using 3 different heart punches, you'll create a cute corner book mark!

 

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

New class schedule!

The 2011 Winter class schedule is available! We've got some really fun classes coming up - a 'Sweets For Your Sweetie' class where we'll make a candle holder, bath fizzie and handmade chocolates!, a new Copic 101 and 201 class, and a new round of our ever popular TGIF-Stampin' classes!

The new schedule is available in the shop or sign up online.

See you in the shop,

Michele

 

 

 

Shop News - 12/19/2010

No Make & Take this week

Due to the holiday, no make & take this week.  We'll start it up again in the new year so join us on Wednesdays or Saturdays between 11:30am - 1:30pm.

Stocking Stuffers!

 

Fun pens and pencils! $1-$3

Mini notebooks - $3-$4.25

 

Japanese erasers - $1

Silly Bands - $6

Enamelware

We have some new enamelware pieces in the shop. 4 different sizes of trays, tissue box holders, trash cans, memo boards with easels. The trays are great for holiday entertaining and the small square makes a sweet napkin holder.

Holiday Shop Hours

December 24th - close at noon

December 25th - closed

December 29, 30, 31 - closed for inventory

January 1st - closed

 

Have a great week and a fantastic holiday!

~ Michele

 

Shop News - 12/13/2010

Make & Take

This week you get a choice for the project:) Make a pretty glittery tag using either the Martha Himalayan Snowflake or Vintage Dove punch! And, as a bonus...ALL Martha Holiday punches are 25% off right now!

Join us anytime between 11:30am-1:30pm, Wednesday or Saturday, to make a great, FREE gift tag!

Year-end clearance!

Loads of great items on sale in the shop right now. Martha Holiday Punches 25% off,  Special weekly stamps 50% off, Holiday cling sets 50% off, Special stamp pairs $5, Gift Tag Fixin's sets $6, and more.  Deals only available in the shop, not online.

Cupcakes, Cocoa & a Card 

What a fun event we had in the shop! Thanks to everyone who stopped by! We had yummy treats and we had fun making the fantastic wreath on the door card designed by Novell.

Robby Young, who was sent by his wife to come make the card, won our doorprize:) Congrats Robby!

My A Muse Wish on Facebook

Join us on Facebook and submit your A Muse Wish! We're making wishes come true each day!  Click here for more details!

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

Michele

Shop News - 12/6/10

Make & Take

Ho, ho, ho! Join us this week to make a Santa matchbox complete with chocolate Santa inside!

Join us anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm, Wednesday or Saturday, to make this fun, FREE project!

DEALS in the shop!!

Lots of great deals available in the shop right now!

Weekly special stamps ~ As our holiday gift to you, every week on Wednesday, we've got 15-20 new stamps at 50% off! They're in a little bookcase by the register so come each week to check them out. 

This is what's on sale right now. It'll change on Wednesday so if you see one you want, stop by tomorrow!

Gift Tag Fixins' - $6 ~ 2 stamps and a pack of our pretty little papers cardstock. Instant tags!

Stamp pairs - $5 ~ 2 stamps paired together and packaged in a bag with a bow. A deal for you, an inexpensive kids party favor or a great gift!

All these great stamps deals above are available at our retail store location only. Not available on-line.

Cute Wool Felt Snowflakes! Only $1

Packaging supplies!

We've got you covered for packaging your holiday goodies! Many sizes of cello and paper bags, vinyl wallets, mini plastic purses, clear plastic boxes, clear tins, takeout boxes. Plus, when you buy our paper you can use our die-cut machine for FREE! We have many different box templates for you to use!

Cupcakes, Cocoa & a Card

Friday, December 10th 12-1pm

The holidays are almost here so come celebrate with us! Join us for cupcakes, cocoa and a {free} make & take holiday card. Our gift to you!

Hope to see you in the shop!

Michele

 

 

 

Shop News - 11/29/10

Make & Take

It's time to Deck the Halls! Join us this week to make a fun wrapper for our clear box. We've filled ours with meringues, but these boxes would be great for anything - tea lights, candies, toffee, tea, cookies, peppermint bark, sachets... These clear boxes are availble in the shop for only 25 cents each!

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

New in the Shop

We've got lots of great gifts in the shop for everyone on your list!

Apple shaped box of note cards. 2 note card designs. Perfect for a teacher! ~ $22

Got a road trip coming up? Bring along the Rubberneckers travel card game! ~ $13

Having a get-together? Here's a fun new game!

Haikubes - Create captivating Haiku with the roll of the dice! 60 word cubes offering thousands of possible poems ~ $25

Upcoming Classes

TGIF Stampin' -Tag, You're it!

Friday, December 3rd, 12-1 pm ~ $10

Our last TGIF class of the year! Join us for this quick, fun lunch time class dedicated to holiday tags! Here are a few of the tags we'll be making - the bottom one holds a gift card!

Copic 201 - $25, with Joyce

Sunday, December 5th, 4pm

In this second class in the series, you will learn more advanced blending techniques along with some special effects with these amazing markers! Please bring a colorless blender and label any personal markers you bring with you. Pre-requisite: Copic 101.

Pre-registration is required for all classes - call the shop at 206-783-4882 or online.

 

Hope to see you in the shop!

Michele

Shop News 11/22/10

Make & Take

The weather outside is downright frightful right now - perfect crafting weather!! :)  This week we are going to make a cute and useful project! Using one of our Cowboy Frames stamps and our gingham paper we'll make a matchbook 2011 calendar! Great for your purse or for giving as a gift to a friend or a client. I think it'd be really sweet to give as a party favor, especially on New Year's eve!

 
We sell these mini 'tear a month' paper calendars in the shop in 4 different sizes.  A pack of 10 for $3.

Join us this week anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm, Wednesday or Saturday, to make this FREE project!

New in the Shop

Paper Pointsettias - so pretty!

 
Assorted sizes, packs of 5-10, $2.50-$3.50.

Upcoming Classes

TGIF Stampin' -Tag, You're it!

Friday, December 3rd, 12-1 pm ~ $10

Our last TGIF class of the year! Join us for this quick, fun lunch time class dedicated to holiday tags! Here are a few of the tags we'll be making - the bottom one holds a gift card!

 

Call the shop at 206-783-4882 to register or online.

Have a great week, a very Happy Thanksgiving holiday, and I hope to see you around here soon!

~Michele

Shop News - 11/15/10

Make & Take

Don't fear, turkey is near:) Join us this week to make a little turkey to give as a gift or to spice up your holiday table. His body is a wrapped chocolate treat!

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

Upcoming Classes

Copic 201 - $25, with Joyce

Sunday, December 5th, 4pm

In this second class in the series, you'll learn more advanced blending techniques along with some special effects. Pre-requisite: Copic 101. Please bring a colorless blender and label any personal markers you bring with you.

 

TGIF Stampin' - Tag, You're it! $10

Friday, December 3rd, 12-1 pm

Join us for our last TGIF of the year! A quick, fun 1 hour class dedicated to holiday tags. Leave with a handful of great tags all ready for your gifts and packages.

Call the shop to register for any of our classes ~ 206-783-4882 or register online.

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A Muse Banner Bar!

Do you need a cute banner for the holidays, a birthday, dinner party, your kids room? Step right up to our banner bar ~ we have EVERYTHING you need to make a fantastic banner.

~Choose your sentiment

~Choose your color scheme and paper pack ~shimmer, solid, patterned

~Choose and cut your banner shape with our Accucut machine ~ fancy frame, triangle pennant, tabbed album and more!

~Choose your ribbon for stringing and/or clothespins for embellishing!

~Voila! Custom banner you've made yourself!

 

Here's our banner we whipped up for the holiday party

We're ready for the holidays, are you?! We've made a great holiday area in the store for you to find everything you need!

We have loads of great ideas for your handmade papercraft projects as well as many great gift items for everyone on your list - young or old!

See you in the shop,

Michele

Shop News - 11/8/10

Make & Take

Happy Fall! Join us this week to make a cute mini chocolate bar holder!

 
Stop by on Wednesday anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm to make this fun project.  We won't be doing the Make & Take on Saturday this week due to our Holiday Open House - details below!

New in the Shop!

Cake Pops cookbook by Bakerella!

New cookbook by the blogger Bakerella. Tips, tricks and recipes for irresistible mini treats!

This book was just featured in Entertainment Weekly on the Must List. ~$20 

Rosie Flo Coloring Books!

Beautifully drawn images that leave openings for your budding artist to fill in the blanks and color.  Just beautiful! 4 different books - Original, Animals, Kitchen and Garden ~ $10

 

Silhouette Art

Have you ever wanted to try your hand a Silhouette Art? This kit has all you need, papers, instructions and patterns for making modern heirlooms ~ $19

 
 

Keep Calm!

Keep Calm Notecards and 2011 Calendar and the new, ever so cute, Keep Calm and Have a Cupcake Journal and Bookmark! So fun!

 

To Do List Notepad  

TODAY I will get some stuff done! 100 page cute, clever and charming fill-in to-do lists! ~ $10

 

Scribble It Postcards! 

A book of 20 postcards from Taro Gomi. Create some doodle art and send them to a friend! ~ $11

 

Upcoming Classes and Events

Intro to Stamping - $15, with Michele

Tomorrow night! Wednesday, November 10th, 7pm

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

TGIF - Stampin' - Let it snow! - $10
Friday, November 12th, 12-1pm

Join us for a fun lunch hour class where we'll make 3 'snowy' creations and have you out within the hour!

 

Holiday Happiness - $25, with Rhiannon

Saturday, November 13th, 4-6pm

Join Rhiannon and use some fun coloring mediums to make fabulous greetings and gifties for the Holiday season.  You'll be using Smooch, chalks and watercolors to name a few!

Call the shop to register for classes - 206-783-4882 or sign uponline.

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Holiday Open House

Saturday, November 13th

11am - 3pm

Come kick off the holiday season - A Muse style! We'll make 3 fun projects - one of them is the Mrs. Claus box below! The projects are FREE with a minimum $5 donation to the Greenwood Food Bank.  Enjoy a 10% discount in the shop, support our local food bank, make fun crafty projects - Yay!

 
 

See you in the shop,

Michele

Shop News 11/2/2010

Make & Take

Wishing you a Happy Autumn! Join us this week and make a darling little Pilgrim shirt!  You can line the bottom with candy or use as table decor. Kudos to Stephanie at The Paper Garden for the cute and clever design.

 

Stop in anytime between 11:30am and 1:30pm, Wednesday or Saturday, to join us and make this FREE project!

***Don't forget about our Make and Take 10 challenge!***

Bring a friend to our Make & Take (must be new to A Muse and not in our database) and you and your friend will receive 10% off your entire purchase that day!

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New in the Shop

Washington Doodles by John Skewes ~ $12.95.  Kids can draw walkers around Greenlake or sketch fish being thrown at Pike Place Market. Fantastic gift for a local or a great keepsake after visiting the Evergreen State!

Thumbprint Notecard Set ~ Create your own thumbprint characters and add them to scenes on each card! 20 notecards and envelopes, inkpad and stickers $17

School Years Book ~ A family keepsake of school memories. A page and pocket for each year from Kindergarten to 12th Grade!  $16.95

Sock Monkey and Friends Kit ~ 9 different fun-to-make sock animal projects! $18

 

Make your own jewelry!

We've got everything you need to make adorable pendants for everyone on your gift list. Make beautiful necklaces with paper, stamps, punches,  glitter, photos, charms, maps or more. You don't need to be a jewelry maker to make these! We have many sizes of pendants, lockets, ball chains, leather cording and ribbon. They are super easy to make and will wow your friends:) Stop by and let us show you how to do it!

Upcoming Classes

Intro to Stamping - $15, with Michele

Wednesday, November 10th, 7pm

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

Holiday Happiness - $25, with Rhiannon

Saturday, November 13th, 4-6pm

Join Rhiannon and use some fun coloring mediums to make fabulous greetings and gifties for the Holiday season.  You'll be using Smooch, chalks and watercolors to name a few!

Call the shop to register for classes - 206-783-4882 or sign up online.

Lots of stuff happening around here as we gear up for the Holiday Season!! Hope to see you around the shop.

Michele

TGIF Stampin' Class this Friday

TGIF Stampin' class this Friday 

12-1pm ~ Give Thanks!

Make 3 projects and be out in an hour. Only $10! Call us to reserve you a spot ~ 783-4882. Here are 2 of the projects we will be making

Join us!

~Michele

Shop News - 10/25/10

Make & Take

I can't believe Halloween is just a week away!  Join us this week to make a spooky  paper lantern with our creepy fence and bat punches! 

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

New in the Shop

American Girl crafts!!

We are big fans of American Girl and their new line of craft projects are fantastic!  Great for the young girl in your life or as a gift!

Pom Pom Scarf Kit - So cute! The set includes one for you to make and one to make for your doll! $19

American Girl Tape - $6, Daisy Design Bracelets (makes 6) - $11, Pearly Beads and Ribbon Bracelets (makes 4) - $9, Bitty Beaded Rings (makes 10) - $9

Paper Posies - $14, Creative Card-Making Pad - $16, Funky Felt Pins (makes 12) - $14 

Sew and Stuff Kit - You get to make one for you and one for your doll! Bear or Owl - $17

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Mark your Calendars for our Holiday Open House

Saturday, November 13th from 11-3! 

We'll make 3 fun projects, FREE with a minimum donation to the Greenwood Food Bank. 10% off purchases that day too!

 

Are you a fan of A Muse on Facebook yet?  We post shop news, class info, samples, and lots more.  'Like' us!  We like you! : )

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

Michele

 

Shop News - 10/18/10

We've got a challenge for you!

It's the Make & Take 10 !

For the next month, bring a friend to our FREE Make & Take and we will give you, and your friend

10% off your entire purchase!

*Customer must be new to A Muse and not in our database. 10% applicable only to that days purchase and not applicable for class registration*

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For this week's project we are making a darling Halloween paper basket you can fill with all sorts of fun tricks or treats!

Stop by the shop anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm, Wednesday or Saturday, to make this fun, FREE project! And don't forget to bring a friend : )

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Upcoming classes!!

Let’s Smooch! - $25, with Joyce

Friday, October 22nd, 6pm

Have you Smooched!? These pearlescent inks are a great way to add shimmer and sophistication to your projects!   Come learn some tips and tricks to help you get the most out of this fun product.  Please bring a basic stamping kit (sharp detail scissors, adhesive, pencil)

Here are 3 of the 5! projects you'll be making:

 

Colored Pencil Holiday Greetings! - $25, with Rhiannon

Saturday, October 23rd, 4-6pm

Come and learn some great Colored Pencil techniques as we get started on our Holiday Greetings!  A great class for those wanting to learn how to use this wonderful technique in your everyday crafting!

 Here are a few of the projects from the class:

 

Call the shop to register for these classes - 206-783-4882, or register online here.

Hope to see you in the shop this week!

Michele

Seattle TGIF Class today!

What are you doing today between 12 and 1 pm?  Coming to A Muse, of course!  Here's a sneak peek at a few things we'll be making in our TGIF Ghoulish Goodies Class today.

Wanna join us... call us and we'll make room!  206-783-4882.  Class is only $10 and we'll have you in and out in one hour. 

This card uses crystal lacquer and a sponge!  Fun!

Come see what we make with this creepy spider...  I used the MS large spider punch and MS black tinsel glitter.  My husband thought this was COOL!  {and it takes a lot to impress him!}

Hope you can come play with us.

Shop News - 10/12/10

Make & Take

Join us this week anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm, Wednesday or Saturday, to make this fun FREE treat!  A sleeve of candies topped with a spooky witch hat : ) What a fun gift or favor for a party!

We also have these clear sleeves for sale in the shop. A pack of 50 for $4.50

 

Upcoming Classes

TGIF - Stampin' - Ghoulish Goodies

This Friday, October 15th, 12-1pm - $10

Come join us for a fun, lunch hour class.  We'll make 3 ghoulish projects and have you out in an hour!

Look at one of the goodies you'll be making! A giant pixie stick with a fancy, wicked topper :)

Copic 201 - $25, with Joyce

Saturday, October 16th, 4pm

In this second class in the series, you will learn more advanced blending techniques along with some special effects. Pre-requisite: Copic 101 Please bring a colorless blender and label any personal markers you bring with you.

Call the shop at 206-783-4882 to register or register for any of our classes online here.

Hope to see you this week!

Michele

 

Shop News - 10/5/10

Make & Take

There's nothing easier (or cuter!) than a lollipop holder! Linda found these great Halloween pops and they make the perfect treat. A shout out to Stephanie at The Paper Garden for the cute idea! You get to choose which one you want to make - either eyeball or pumpkin:)

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

 

Lots of Shop News!

We just opened a huge box from Martha Stewart.  So many fun things!!

Test Tube Favor Kit - This is the coolest way to package jellybeans or M&M's for Halloween. Comes with 8 tubes with cork stoppers and 'specimen' labels. $9

Vampire Treat Wrappers - $8  Mad Scientist Favor Boxes - $9

Glow-in-the-Dark Glitter - $3.99 each

This stuff is awesome! It really glows in the dark! Makes the perfect Halloween moon. Look at this 'howling' design from Heather.

 

Autumn Branch Punch - $10.50

Mice Silhouettes back in stock! Set of 12. $6

Look how cute they are in our window:)

Lighted flower garland!! Battery operated - how great is that?! So perfect for a party or even a girls bedroom : )$16, White or Pink

Paper Cupcake Stand $12 - White chipboard stand with lace trim. Easy to put together, inexpensive, adorable!

Breast Cancer Awareness ribbon

 
$1.50 per yard

Chocolates!!

Beautiful foil wrapped chocolates from Gosanko. What a nice treat for a friend, a hostess or a pretty gift topper. $4 each or 3 for $10

Halloween Chocolates - bat, ghost, pumpkin

Seattle and everyday chocolates - salmon, happy face, ferry, slug:)

Upcoming Classes & Events

Intro to Stamping - $15, with Michele

Wednesday, October 6th, 7pm

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

Call the shop at 206-783-4882 to register

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Anniversary Sale

THIS Saturday, October 9th, from 10am-4pm!

Come celebrate our shop's 4th year anniversary.  Deals galore! A great time to stock up!

- 15% off the entire store

- Super Duper Clearance - BOGO table {Buy one, get one}

- Slice demo - 10am-12pm

- 20% off Slice Machine and accessories

 

Hope to see you at the M&T, in class or at the BIG sale!!

Michele

Seattle Classes with Julie!

 

Julie Ebersole, lead designer and A Muse instructor, will be teaching TWO classes at the A Muse Seattle Store on Saturday, November 6th!  Don't miss this rare opportunity to take a class from Julie! Each class is $28 or take both classes for $50.

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Holiday Smorgasbord
10:00 am

"A Muse has outdone themselves once again with this year's Holiday Collection! Join Julie for a variety of holiday greetings ranging from cute and cozy, to elegant and serene, featuring fabulous images from the A Muse 2010 Holiday Release!"

A Letter Box
1:00 pm

"We'll make a beautifully coordinated correspondence set, from box to notecards and accessories. Whether you give it to a friend or keep it for yourself, you'll enjoy using Julie's custom designed template to make this gift set over and over again."

Register online here or call us to reserve your spot.  Space is limited, so call today! 206-783-4882.

Please bring a basic toolkit to class:  adhesive of choice, precision scissors, and a pen or pencil.

 

Shop News - 9/27/2010

Make & Take

Beware!!! :) Using our matchbox die-cut and the Martha Stewart Graveyard edge punch, we'll make a darling little box with a 3D Graveyard on top.  Perfect for treats!

Join us anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm, Wednesday or Saturday, to make this spooky project!

 

TGIF - Stampin' Class this week!

With Sympathy

Friday, October 1st, 12-1pm

Join us for this quick, fun, lunch-hour class where we'll make 3 sympathy cards. Only $10!

 Call the shop to register - 206-783-4882  or register online here.

 Hope to see you in the shop or in class!

 Michele

 

 

Shop News - 9/21/10

Make & Take

'When witches go riding.....'

Using our "bridal dress" die-cut, we'll make an elegant witch box you can fill with goodies! Check out her hat, it's flocked for extra texture! Super cute!

 

Join us this week anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm, Wednesday or Saturday, to make this bewitching project!

Shop News!

PUNCHES GALORE!!!

A Muse is THE destination for punches in Seattle.  We have 24 different Halloween punches in stock!

From Martha Stewart:

Large Double Spider Web-SUPER HOT!Our rep said that we are the only ones around town that have this right now!

Large Iron Fence

Large Spider

Large Skull

Large Jack O Lantern

Large Vampire

Large Witches and Cauldron

Large Witch Hat ( in our M&T above)

Large Trick or Treat

Corner Bats

Corner Spiderweb

Drippy Goo Edge

Mice Edge

Scary Fence Edge

Pumpkin Patch Edge

Graveyard Edge

Splatter

Tombstone

Skull and Bones

Hard Candy

Pumpkin

Bat

Witch

From EKS:

Large Bat

Loads and loads! Come check them out! You can always add anything from the shop to your online order even if it's not on the website.  Just enter the item in the 'comments' section in your shopping cart.

New Slice Cartridges from $39.99 - $49.99

Bon Appetit!, Remember This and Paws & Claws

Spellbound, Spook Alley - Perfect for your Halloween and Fall papercrafting!

 Upcoming classes!

Haunted Halloween Greetings & Gifties! - $25, with Rhiannon

Saturday, September 25th, 4pm

Come and learn how to make some Haunted Halloween Greetings and Gifties, using some of the NEW A*Muse Halloween Images!  Walk away with fabulous ideas for your own haunted celebration or a sweet treat for that special little ghoul or goblin!  Look at some of these cute projects you'll be making!

TGIF - Stampin' - With Sympathy

Friday, October 1st, 12-1pm - $10

Join us for our fun, quick lunch hour class! You'll make 3 sympathy cards and be out in a jiffy:) Here's one that we will be making.

 

Call us at 206-783-4882 to register for these classes or sign up online here.

Anniversary Sale update!

Do you want to be an Anniversary sale VIP?  Join us for our Anniversary Sale Class and get EARLY ACCESS!!

 Halloween Mini Album

Saturday, October 9th,  9-10am - $10

Heather has done it again with this amazingly creative design! Using recycled toilet paper rolls, (yep, you heard me) we will be making this darling 3-ringed Halloween Mini Album.  Once you are finished with your project, you will have special, early VIP access to all the sale goods!!!

 

Space for this class is very limited, so sign up today! Call us at 206-783-4882 to register!

Hope to see you soon!

Michele

 

Seattle Classes THIS week

We have two great classes that still have space in them this week.

TGIF Stampin' - You've got Male
Friday, Septebmer 17th, 12 to 1 pm
only $10

Join Linda for our fun lunch-hour class series where you will make three cards for the men in your life. Please call the store to pre-register for this class 206.783.4882.

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

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COPIC 101, with Joyce
Saturday, September 18th @ 4pm
$25

If you own or are considering a purchase of COPIC markers, you *must* come to this introductory class.  You will learn which papers and inks work best with COPIC markers and learn some basic shading techniques.  A Muse pioneered the use of COPIC markers in the stamping world so you will be learning from the source when you take a class from a Certified A Muse Instructor!  Class participants will enjoy a 10% discount on their purchases on the day of the class.

You may register for this class online or call the store 206.783.4882.

Hope to see you in class!

 

Shop News - 9/14/09

FREE Make & Take this week

Jeepers Creepers! Join us this week to make a Halloween inspired fortune cookie!

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

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TGIF Stampin' class THIS week!

You've Got Male!

Friday, September 17th, 12-1pm - $10

Sometimes it's hard to make a 'not so cutesy' card for a man.  Join us for this lunch hour class and make 3 sleek, masculine designed cards for the special men in your life!

Call us to register at 206-783-4882 or sign up online here.

 

COPIC 101 , with Joyce
THIS Saturday, September 18, 4pm

In this introductory class you will learn which papers and inks work best with COPC markers along with some basic shading techniquest.  You are welcome to bring your own markers or use mine.  Please label your personal markers.

Call the shop to register (206-783-4882) for this popular class or sign up online here.

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NEW in the Shop

TOKYOMILK!

We are so excited about carrying the beautiful personal items from TOKYOMILK! They smell absoultely wonderful and would make very special gifts - even for yourself!

Lip Balm - 6 different flavors, $12 each

 
Parfum Solid -  6 different scents, $20 each

 

Gift Soaps - 3 different designs, $4 each

Max's Mud!

The First Certified Organic Sculpting Dough! All natural and great for kids, especially those with gluten allergies. 8 colors. $4 each.

Here's Max's Mom, the creator of the Mud, dropping off our shipment : )

Hope to see you in the shop!

Michele

Shop News 9/8/10

Make & Take

Back to school and Fall means making lists, list, lists.  Here's a sweet mini notebook to jot down notes - complete with glittery mini pencil:)

 

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

*Class This Week*

Cool School Mini Album -$25,  with Rhiannon

This Saturday, September 11th, 4-6pm

Using A Muse school themed images you'll make a great mini album to document the school year! Check it out below.  Each page is a tri-fold, allowing lots of space for pictures and memories.

Call the shop to register at 206-783-4882 or register online here.

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LOTS OF NEW stuff in the Shop!!

The Original SILLY BANDZ - We have them!

Are your kids going crazy for these as much as mine are?! They are the hot new item for collecting, for wearing, or for trading. Fun!  $6 per pack

We have : Zoo Animals, Rainforest, Sea Creatures, Pet Animals, Princess, Rock, Dinosaur, Art, Western and Fantasy.

New Japanese Erasers

White Animal Collection - $1.50 So pretty in white!

Bowling set - $1.50 You get the stickers to put stripes on the pins!

Brand New Button Maker!!

This is a great new tool that is a must have for your papercrafting.  It makes circle or flower shaped custom buttons backed with whatever paper you choose. It also makes custom bubble caps for embellishing. We had so much fun playing with this in our TGIF class last week!

Button Making tool - $24.99 Epoxy Caps and Buttons, $5.99

Beautiful French journals

 Small - $4  Large $10

 NEW gifts!

 

Ballet or Bride Paper Dolls - $19

Children's Stationery- $10 Children's Craft Book - $18

LOVE the old-fashioned images and look;)

 

A useful Make & Take, a great class, lots of great new stuff...Hope to see you in the shop this week!

Michele

Happy Labor Day!

Just a quick note to let you know that the Seattle retail shop will be closed today in observance of Labor day.

Enjoy the day!

Oh what a party!

Sorry these photos are a litle late... they were on my camera which went with me to Quebec for our annual trip to the cottage.

This July, we held our very first A-MUSE-A-PALOOZA party at the A Muse shop in Seattle.  We had such fun dreaming up party decorations, menu items and make & take projects.  The A Muse crew outdid themselves!!

Here are a few photos that I thought you might enjoy...

 
Every party needs a pretty banner, right?

 
Add some scor-tape & glitter and you've got glittery clothespins!

 
...and yummy gingerbread cupcakes!

{We used our accucut machine to make the cupcake wraps with our Shimmer Couture paper - so pretty!}

 
...and popcorn! 

{Again, we used our accucut machine to make these fab popcorn holders using our Shimmer Couture papers.  Shimmer Couture papers worked great as there were no icky popcorn grease stains!}

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You will want to decorate some water bottles for your next party - fun and fabulous!

 

Take a closer look at the base for this card holder - a spice drop! 

 

Here's a photo of the A Muse gals before the party started. 

 
{L to R: Heidi, Rhonda, Michele, Brenda & Kim}

Thank you to all of our customers that stopped by to make this event such fun!  We enjoy spending time with you and thank you for your continued support of A Muse.

 

P.S.  Don't forget to leave a little blog love by posting a comment on Carly's Guest Designer post(s) below for a chance to win some A Muse loot! 

Shop News - 8/24/10

Make & Take

With school right around the corner and book clubs ramping back up after a summer break, we've got the perfect make & take this week. A corner bookmark!  You get to pick between 2 designs - an elegant monogramed damask one or a cute school time one!

Join us anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm, Wednesday or Saturday, to make this great project.

New in the Shop

Halloween is just around the corner.  Come check out all of our great new stuff! From mice silhouettes to poison bottle labels to loads of new punches, we've got everything you need to have a very creepy holiday.

 

New ribbon pack from the Dear Lizzy line of American Crafts

6 different types in the pack - $5.25  I ~heart~ the party flags one:)

Very Cute Hamburger Notepad

Fun mini notepad from Japan - $3.  So silly!

{NEW} Paper Flowers and Leaves

We just *love* these new paper flowers! Coming in different sizes and colors, they are great for adding dimension to all of your projects. Many of them are two-toned - so pretty!

Mini paper flowers 20 pk - $1.99

 

Small paper flowers 20 pk - $2.50

 

Medium paper flowers 10 pk - $2.99 / Small paper leaves 25 pk - $1.99

 

Large paper flowers 5 pk - $2.00

 

Medium paper leaves 25 pk - $2.00 / Large paper fern leaves 25 pk - $2.50

Enjoy the last little bits of summer. Hope to see you around the shop.

Michele

Shop News - 8/17/10

Make & Take

Lately I have been so obsessed with the fancy frame shape and all that you can do with it!  This week we're taking our die-cut bracket frame and folding it to make a holder for some sour straws (licorice would work too!) A cute way to say thanks!

Join us anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm, Wednesday or Saturday, to make this free project!

Classes { THIS } week! Join us!

TGIF Stampin' -Thanks for Everything! -$10                                                                                        Friday, August, 20th 12-1pm

You can never have too many 'thank you' cards on hand! Join us for some fun in this lunch hour class!

Here is one of the projects we'll be making. It's inspired by a beautiful card from guest designer Carly Robertson. These super cute small flowers are now available in the shop!

Summertime with the Slice - $25, with Rhiannon

Saturday, August 21st, 4pm

Join Rhiannon as she breaks out her Slice and shows you how you can incorporate this FABULOUS tool into your crafting! We will be using the “Under the Sea” Cartridge along with our fantastic aquatic/beach-themed stamps to make several fun projects!

Slice Girls~Under the Sea - $10, with Rhiannon

Saturday, August 21st, 2 to 3 pm

Please bring your fully charged Slice machine and the 'Under the Sea' cartridge to this class.

Here are some of the projects you'll be making. How cute is that starfish card?!

Pre-registration is required for all classes. Register by calling the shop at 206-783-4882 or online here.

Have a great week!

Michele

Shop News - 8/9/10

Make & Take

Sometimes real simple is, well, just right. Join us this week for a simple but oh so cute {FREE} project!  Using the fancy square punch and adding some hand-drawn stitching, we'll make a cute topper for a life-saver treat.  

Stop by anytime between 11:30am and 1:30pm, Wednesday or Saturday, and join us for some fun!

Hope to see you around the shop!

Michele

Shop News - 7/26/10

Make & Take

Life is good!  So sit back, relax, and have a big ole glass of ice cold lemonade sitting on your porch. With a super cute straw, of course!  Using our new paper straws and butterflies from our Accu-Cut machine, join us this week to make a pretty sipper to liven up any summer drink!

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

We started cranking out so many cute butterflies that we had to decorate our windows with them!

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New stuff in the shop!

Speaking of butterflies.... Look at these Butterfly Nets!

3 colors, so fun! $4.99 each

Keeping the kids busy!

Sometimes in the summer it's hard to keep the kids busy. Here are some fun sets with ideas on what to do with the little ones. They make great gifts too!

Yoga Deck or Seattle City Walk sets $ 16

Lynn Gordon 52 Activities card sets $ 7

Rubber-Band powered Plane

Easy to assemble with no glue or tools required. Take it to the park and make it soar! $ 12

Paper Doll Note Card Set

Aren't these adorable?! $15

Have a great week! Hope to see you :)

Michele

Shop News 7/20/10

Make & Take

You are my sunshine!  Come join us to make a cute lollipop holder to give to a someone sweet or to use as a darling summer party favor:) We've used a caramel apple pop inside. Mmmm, I just love those!

Stop by anytime between 11:30am and 1:30pm,  Wednesday or Saturday, to make this sweet {FREE} treat!

TGIF Stampin' ~ Class THIS Friday, 7/23 ~ Christmas in July

Please join me for this quick and fun lunch-hour class.  We will be celebrating Christmas in July by using some of our newest A Muse Holiday images and paper! Get a jump on those Holiday cards:)  Here are the 3 great cards we will be making.

THIS Friday, 12-1pm, only $10!

Call the shop at 206-783-4882 or click here to register.  Pre-registration is required so I can prep enough materials :)

Kid's coloring contest winner - Ethan!

Congratulations Ethan, age 8! You win a $10 gift Certificate to A Muse!

Stop by to pick up the newest coloring sheet, turn it back in at the shop, and maybe you'll be the next winner! Kids of all ages can participate : )

Have a great week. Hope to see you in class on Friday!

~Michele

Seattle DIY Creative Cafe - Wednesday

Thank you to everyone that came to our A-MUSE-A-PALOOZA launch party last night in Seattle!  We had a great time and hope you did too!  It was fun to see so many friends we haven't seen in a while and also to make some new friends.  

Kudos to Michele for doing an amazing job on the dessert table and all the A Muse elves for making the night so fun!  I'll post pictures, and the recipe for the yummy cheese balls, just as soon as I can. 

I was supposed to be on a flight to Montreal this morning but rec'd a call at 2:30 am (!!!) from the airline letting us know our flight was delayed and we would miss our connection.  They wanted to book us on a flight that was 2 hours earlier but that wouldn't work - we still had too much to do. LOL!!  So, we're leaving tomorrow instead.

We have a winner!
Congratulations to Kate Weber on winning the door prize at our party last night.  Woohoo, Kate!  Enjoy your loot!  

DIY Creative Cafe
We are super excited about our new DIY Creative Cafe.  We know that it is hard to schedule a class into your schedule and thought this might be a fun way to let you stop by when it is most convenient for you.  Each day we will have two different cards for you to make.  All the supplies are ready and waiting for you and a helpful A Muse instructor is standing by to assist if you need help.  $3/card.  AND, we will be open until 7 pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday so you can stop by after work too!

Here's a closer look at today's cards:

I *heart* our new birdcage... I'm sure you'll see this popping up in our store displays. 

If you click on the photo, it will open in a larger size in a new window.

FREE Make & Take 
Don't Forget! We have our regularly scheduled FREE Make & Take today and Saturday.  Drop in anytime between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm to make an adorable holiday treat holder... complete with Hershey's kisses.  Mwah!

Enter to Win!!
Don't forget to enter our contests in the posts below to WIN...

Have a beautiful day!

Shop News!

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE LAUNCH OF OUR NEW
A-MUSE-A-PALOOZA 2010
STAMP RELEASE!

DATE:
This Tuesday, July 13th

TIME:
6:00pm to 8:30pm 

PLACE:
A Muse
7107 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle

FUN!
Join us for a FUN party with
THREE special offers
Two FREE make & takes
Yummy treats
Door prizes, and lots of NEW stamps!

And we have even MORE fun events planned all week:
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A-MUSE-A-PALOOZA DIY Creative Cafe
Stop by anytime Wednesday through Saturday!  We will be open late until 7 pm on Weds, Thurs & Friday for our DIY Creative Cafe.  Come stamp with us!  Each day we will make two different cards featuring brand new A Muse products!  $3/Card.
 
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Take a Class!
Saturday, July 17th at 12:30pm - Holiday Fun - $25

Join Rhiannon and ink up the super fun new Holiday images from A Muse!  Get some great ideas to get a jump start on those holiday greetings and gifties.  Sign up online or call the shop at 206-783-4882 to register! 
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FREE Make & Takes
Wednesday & Saturday, 11:30am to 1:30pm 

Our weekly make & takes will take place as regularly scheduled.  This week, we'll feature A-MUSE-A-PALOOZA stamps and papers!

Seattle Classes - woohoo!

Just a quick post to let you know that you may now register for our July and August classes online. 

 

Don't miss our TGIF Stampin' Class - Fabulous Flowers - tomorrow!  Only $10!!  12pm to 1pm.  Join us for another fun lunch hour class.  Please call or register online to reserve your spot.

Hope to see you in class soon!

Shop News - 6/28/10

Make & Take

Summer, the 4th of July, parades, BBQs....ahhhh....life's a picnic, isn't it? ;) Come join us this week to make a little picnic basket filled with patriotic treats!

Stop by anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm, Wednesday or Saturday, to join in on the fun and make this FREE project!

Have a Happy Fourth!

Michele

Shop News 6/14/10

Make & Take

I just saw Sex and the City 2 this weekend with a bunch of girlfriends and had such a fun time looking at all that fashion! When I saw Stephanie's darling purse from the Paper Garden blog I knew we just had to do a SATC inspired Make & Take this week!

Using our mango damask shimmer couture paper and the Extra Giga (mint green) Marvy Scalloped Circle punch, we'll make a little purse with chocolate lips inside! So cute and SO girly : )

Come join us this week anytime between 11:30am and 1:30pm, Wednesday or Saturday, to make this {FREE}sweet purse to give to a friend.

Chickie Poo!

Local designer Anne Dunn hand-makes incredible jewelry, bags and other sweet goodies. We are SO excited to now carry her line, Chickie Poo, in the shop!!

Here's Anne stopping by to say hello!

Necklaces!

LOTS of different designs - decorated Domino tiles, Scrabble tiles, glass domed, metal rimmed, pretty beaded ones with vintage clasps and ribbons - so many kinds! For you Twilight fans, there's even one that says I ~heart~ Emmett! $12-$16

Change purses

 

Cute, small zippered change purses in 3 different sizes.  Perfect for stashing money, gift cards or lipstick:)  $10-$14

Decorative bobby pins  $3-$5

Wire wrapped beaded bracelets with silver double sided framed images  $16

 

Flower pin-cushion finger rings so you can look FABULOUS during that sewing project! :)  $10

 

A cute Make & Take and some super cute new stuff. Hope to see you in the shop!

Have a great week,

Michele

Shop News 6/1/10

Make & Take

When you don't know what to give a teacher at the end of the year a gift card is always a great idea. I was inspired by Elena's great gift card holder in the Teacher Appreciation blog last week so this week we'll be making one as well to make that gift card look extra special!

Drop in anytime between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm, Wednesday or Saturday, to make this FREE project -- gift card not included:)

NEW stuff in the shop!

It's all about shimmer, shine and texture!!

 

Imported German Glass Glitter - many colors! So pretty!  - $6.25

Imported fibers - Red, Light Green and Dark Green

Perfect for adding texture to your creations. I'm thinking fuzzy grass, trees. Can't wait to try it!- $6.25

Glimmer Mist

 

Add a fine glimmer to your crafting projects. Marshmallow and Cherub Pink. 2 oz for $7.25

Crepe Ribbons

Use alone or designed to be spritzed with Glimmer Mist - 4 designs per pack $5.25

Accucut Die-Cutting Machine

Don't forget that when you purchase your 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock from the A Muse shop you may use our Accucut die-cutting machine for FREE!  We have over 40 different dies you can use to create fun favor boxes, cute party banners and chic invitations -- some samples below : )  It's easy to use and you can use it anytime the shop is open.

Look at this simple butterfly card!  It fits right in a 4 Bar envelope.

Paper Posies! So many combinations and sizes with this 4-part die.  

Darling cupcake card die!! The invite slips into the cupcake liner. So sweet!

Lots of banner options! Here's one we have for our back room.

Many favor and small gift boxes - look at the cute bride and groom:) Our shimmer coture papers work beautifully for these!

 

The chair boxes on the top row are also place-card holders!

Hope this gets you inspired!

Have a great week,

Michele

Shop News - 5/25/10

Make & Take

Life's a breeze... School is almost out and I can feel summer around the corner!  Join us this week to make this cute pocket holding 3 Pixie Stix flowers!  A sweet candy paper bouquet to give to a friend, put on top of a birthday present or save for yourself:)

Join us Wednesday or Saturday anytime between 11:30 am - 1:30 pm to make this fun project!

Father's Day!  

Father's Day is coming up.  We have some great ideas in the shop for hand-making cards for that special man in your life.  We also have a few gift ideas as well.

This is a GREAT book for a dad! Handy Dad -  25 awesome projects for dads and kids - $25.

Coloring Contest

Speaking of kids...we have a new coloring contest sheet!  Turn in the completed sheet to enter to win an A Muse $10 gift certificate.  Stop by the shop to pick one up or download it here.

Have a great week!

Michele

Seattle Class this Saturday {May 22}

Hi Seattle Friends,

There are still a few spots left in Rhiannon's FUN Summertime with the Slice class this Saturday at 4:00 pm ($25).  You don't need to own a Slice to participate in this class - Rhiannon will bring hers for you to try!  You'll be using the "Under the Sea" cartridge along with A Muse's fun aquatic and beach themed stamps to make several fun projects.  Here's a sneak peek...

 

And, look at this CUTE mini card!

 

I know it doesn't feel like summer here in Seattle today but what a better way to get into the swing of summer?

Call the store to register {206-783-4882} or click here.

Have a beautiful day and don't forget to smell the lilacs!