Just a reminder that this Sunday, August 14, 2011, A Muse Studio will be in Nashua, NH. What a fun way to spend the afternoon in air conditioning while getting crafty with Linda Hartwich, the Founder of A Muse Studio. All the details and how to register can be found on my web site . Get a couple of girlfriends together, take a ride and spend the afternoon geting creative. Send me an email with any questions and to let me know that you will be there so I can say hello. Hope to see you there.
Meet me Sunday, Auugust 14th for A Muse Studio On the Road August 11, 2011
Did you hear? A*Muse A*Palooza is Coming August 10, 2011
You may have heard by now that a•muse | studio has announced A*MUSE*A*PALOOZA 2011, beginning August 22nd and running through September 30th. If you haven’t seen the new 44-page 2011 holiday supplemental catalog yet… you will not be disappointed. The new additions include custom stamps, fun paper and products for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Winter/Holiday, and Valentine’s Day. You can’t order from the 2011 holiday catalog until August 22, 2011, but you can start your wish list early. Want a copy of the catalog? I’d be happy to email you a PDF version. If you’d like one, please email/contact me.
During A*MUSE*A*PALOOZA (8/22-9/30), I can not only offer you fun projects using a|s’s beautiful new products, BUT ALSO increased, even more awesome hostess benefits! If you’ve been toying with the idea of hosting an a•muse | studio workshop… let’s talk and get a date on the calendar!
I am also holding several fun A*MUSE*A*PALOOZA events in my home. If you’re a Facebook user, you can fan my page, A Passion for Creativity – Mary Sara Pipia, and get all my event details that way! I’ll also post here too.
While A*MUSE*A*PALOOZA ends September 30th, please know that you will be able to order from the 2011 holiday catalog through January 31, 2012. The “even more awesome hostess benefits” are only available through September 30th.
Happy Friday August 5, 2011
Just stopping by to say Happy Friday. It’s been a busy week and I’m glad that it’s Friday and the weekend is upon us. Hope you are enjoying your Friday night and I’ll be back over the weekend to share some more inspiration. Enjoy the weekend and do something creative.
It’s Block Party Time, July Spotlight by a|s August 1, 2011
I can’t believe today is August 1st and that summer is flying by. Are you enjoying your summer? Have you taken a vacation yet?
Tonight, I wanted to share with you a couple of ideas from our a|s design team for our July Spotlight, Neighborhood Block Party, which are on sale until August 14, 2011. Take a look at the A Muse Studio July 2011 Spotlight flyer, which highlight the five stamps sets that are on sale and also a fun assorted paper pack, Sorbet, which is item #PAST711.
Here are two ideas using our stamp sets, That’s the Ticket and Graphic Sunflower, part of our July Spotlight, Neighborhood Block Party.
The a|s stamp set, That’s the Ticket matched with the a|s ticket die, is not just for creating cards. How cute are these sandwich picks, made with the a|s ticket die and stamped with the Graphic Sunflower? Then stamp paper to make matching sandwich wrappers. Wouldn’t it be fun to serve sandwiches like this at block parties, summer picnics and family dinners? Perhaps a ladies luncheon.
I also love how our a|s design team used the That’s the Ticket along with the ticket die to decorate these jars.
Happy is just one option with the a|s That’s the Ticket stamp set. You can also make holiday ones that will be fun to use with the upcoming fall and winter holidays. How fun would it be to create a teacher’s or co-worker’s gift and fill the jars with candies or homemade cookies? Even a centerpiece for a holiday table?
Let me share one more fun idea. These fun popcorn holders were made with the a|s butterfly dies and stamped with our Graphic Sunflower and made with watermelon paper. Aren’t these fun? How cute would these be for a family movie night or your child’s birthday party for favors? Lots of versatile options.
If you want more information about the a|s A Muse Studio July 2011 Spotlight flyer or A Muse Studio, please fill out the Email/Contact Me form and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. You can also check out my my web site for the details and to place an online order. Remember, special pricing on the a|s July Spotlight, Neighborhood Block Party is available through August 14, 2011.
Thanks for stopping by tonight and have a great day tomorrow.
Attempting to Do Week In the Life Project by Ali Edwards July 28, 2011
Good Evening. How is everyone’s week going? I am trying to stretch myself a bit this week. As you can tell by my blog and posts, I am an avid stamper and card maker. So, this week I decided to participate in Ali Edwards 2011 Week In the Life project along with two of my girlfriends. It’s been interesting trying to think about this project and plan it out as I really don’t scrapbook at all.
I’m laughing as I write this post, because while it’s fun, it’s been hard to 1) remember to take pictures of everyday things and 2) take pictures at work but I managed to get a couple. Really thankful for my smart phone with a great camera. I’m also trying to record different things that are happening this week in different ways.
Earlier this week, I took Tuesday afternoon off and met my close friend for lunch down the Cape and then we went shopping. It was a perfect summer afternoon and it was so nice to take an afternoon off in the middle of the week, I highly recommend it. We had so much fun, that afterwards, I realized that I didn’t think to take one picture. Oh well. I couldn’t take a picture of the Sagamore Bridge as there was nowhere to really pull over but I did remember to get a copy of the lunch menu from the restaurant where we had lunch and took a few pictures that night. I’m lucky if I think to take 10 pictures. Since this is my first try at this project, I’m sure I will get better at it. I may continue into next week, just for fun and see if I do better.
In true Ali generosity, once again she has amazing giveaways. So, I encourage you to go to Ali’s blog post Week In the Life 2011 Really Awesome Giveaways and visit and leave a comment on her post, learn more about the project and perhaps win a really awesome give away.
So, what are you doing to stretch yourself creatively this week? Are you doing Ali’s Week In The Life project? Leave a comment and let me know how you stretched yourself creatively this week. Happy Friday.
Meet me in Nashua, NH in 3 weeks for A Muse Studio On the Road July 24, 2011
Just a reminder that three weeks from today, on August 14, 2011, A Muse Studio will be in Nashua, NH. What a fun way to spend the afternoon in air conditioning while getting crafty with Linda, the Founder of A Muse Studio. Register by July 31, 2011 and receive a free a|s stamp set, catalog and inspiration guide and there will be raffles. All the details can be found on my web site . Get a couple of girlfriends together, take a ride and spend the afternoon geting creative. Hope to see you there.
Sneak Peak of 2011 a|s Holiday Catalog July 22, 2011
I’m so excited to share the 2011 a|s holiday catalog, which will be available on August 22, 2011. A Muse A Palooza will be August 22, 2011 through September 30, 2011. If you’d like a sneak peak before it’s available on August 22, 2011, please fill out the Contact form and/or email me and I will email you a copy of the catalog.
If you become a 2011 A Muse A Palooza Host and host a workshop, earn exclusive stamp set, free products and more. Contact me for more information and to book your own workshop. Get excited for some fun workshops and holiday creative crafting.
Have a fun and creative, crafty weekend.
A Muse Studio June Spotlight July 12, 2011
I hope that everyone is surviving this heat. Here in New England, second day of 90 plus degrees. Thank goodness for air conditioned offices. Wasn’t it just a few months ago we were talking about how cold it was and couldn’t wait for the heat?
There are only a few more days left for the June A Muse Studio Spotlight where you can save 10% off certain stamp sets. There is also a complimentary set of assorted paper pack. Here are a couple of ideas the A Muse Studio team came up with using the stamp sets featured in the June Spotlight.
Love the Sea Shell set and the Life’s A Breeze is perfect for summer time.
What about the Mad for Plaids set? Great idea to stamp paper and wrap up Hershey’s miniatures and tie with some ribbon or twine. Perfect idea for a favor for a bridal shower or summer birthday party?
Check out my web shop for details. Check back this weekend for our July Spotlight. Happy creating and stay cool.
What’s your Favorite Flavor of Ice Cream? July 10, 2011
Who doesn’t love ice cream, especially in the summer time? What’s your favorite flavor? My favorite is vanilla with jimmies (sprinkles) or chocolate chip. You have to have the jimmies, which just adds fun to your ice cream. Just like the amazing A Muse Studio diamond glitter adds fun to this quick card I made for my June A Muse Studio workshop.
I used the What’s the Scoop exclusive A Muse Studio stamp set. I started with A Muse Studio sugar cardstock in an A2 size (4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″) as my base and then stamped the ice cream cone three times on a square of sugar cardstock using A Muse Studio French Roast ink, zapped it with a heat gun to set the ink, colored them with Copic markers (your favorite pink, yellow and green shades – but you can use whatever colors you love) and then using my Quickie glue stick, added the most amazing A Muse Diamond glitter to the top of the cones. Love this glitter, but ask my friends, I love glitter when creating cards and think of it as the jimmies on my ice cream. I then used foam mounting tape and poped up the ice cream cones to A Muse Studio grass cardstock and adhered to the sugar cardstock base card. So, how quick and fun is this card to make? All products used on this card are from A Muse Studio and you can check out my web site for more details and to find the products.
So, what is your favorite flavor of ice cream? Happy summer and enjoy your ice cream and don’t forget the jimmies.
Welcome July July 3, 2011
Welcome to July and summertime. Summer is my favorite season and I can’t believe it’s already the 4th of July weekend. Where does the time go? Didn’t someone once say life happens while you’re making plans? That seems so true for me these days.
While, I just wanted to stop by and say hello to everyone who stops by to check out my blog and hope that you stay with me. A special hello to my fellow A Muse Studio fans.
Enjoy your 4th of July with friends and family and remember to do something creative this weekend.
