December -- There is STILL A Lot to be Thankful For!

October is always a BIG month with A Muse Studio, but also in my house, with it being BANDtober! And November begins the holidays -- beginning with my son's birthday (he turned 17 this year!) So, while you can still pick up the fabulous calendars from October and the Black Friday Sale continues for a few more days, it's on to the December specials -- including a new Monthly Collection!

First -- the Black Friday Sale is going on through December 7th:
To celebrate the start of the Christmas season, the weeks following Thanksgiving, we've got a fantastic sale for you to snag some fabulous stamp sets (some include the dies) and embellishments. Prices range from $1 to $15 and there is definitely something for EVERYONE, so be sure to share this SALE with everyone you know. Sale is limited to stock on hand, so shop early for best selection!

And the December Monthly Collection -- which has everything you need to start your planner for the New Year -- is available this month only! I am enjoying the clip duo die set -- and have a feeling everyone on my Christmas List will get one personalized to them! And I have to say, the five points alphabet is going to get a lot of use, as well!

I used the five points alphabet on my son's allowance book, and he's going to help me decide how to finish it:

I am also starting to work on projects for my library colleagues -- I love these tags, and the clip duo die set makes an easy addition that can be used year-round!

And finally, here are a few of the random cards I made in the last couple of months, as an occasion arose:

A Fiesta thank you,using the Thanks So Much set and a banner of scrap petite hexagon -- to thank the cook for another successful Mexican Dinner band fundraiser

Pretty Peonies on a tag

I love that the houseplants set has a matching die set to make it a quick and easy focal point!

Festive Wreaths and the Thanks die on petite hexagon cardstock

I was also able to make some cards using the November collection, and I really hope the tree AND tag dies make it to the 2016 catalog!

I hope this month truly is "merry and bright" and you take some time to enjoy the simple things life has to offer!

Happy stamping!
Christina

2016 Calendars for Charity: Water 1st

I am thrilled to announce the availability of the A Muse Studio 2016 Calendar Download project for Charity. The proceeds from this year's Calendars will benefit Water 1st. Water 1st is a unique organization that is making a real impact on the lives of girls and women in some of the poorest countries in the world by providing clean water and toilets.

Our printable calendars are a fun crafting project and make wonderful gifts to give and receive! There are five Calendar sizes available in black & white and color versions for a total of ten Calendars. These calendars are printable (PDF) files that you can print at home as many times as you'd like. They are fun to personalize with stamps, dies and photographs and make a great holiday project.

Our 2016 Printable Calendars are available for a small donation of $10, $15, or $20 donation. You may donate any of the three amounts to receive all ten Calendars.

Please note this is a download product only. Nothing will be shipped. Please allow up to 48 hours for the Calendars to be emailed as this is only possible during regular business hours. Calendars are for personal use only.

Water 1st

Water 1st's unique approach has led to the permanent installation of 1,426 water & sanitation projects in ten years which has transformed the lives of over 134,00 people in the world's poorest communities.

The lack of clean drinking water - something we take for granted every day - impacts children and oppresses women. According to Water 1st, over 5 million people, mostly children under the age of 5, die from water related illnesses each year. Every day, 200 million women and girls carry every drop of water their families use. 100 million children, mostly girls, receive no education because they are carrying water.

Most water projects typically fail within five years, yet ALL of the Water 1st installations are still operational today. This is because of their unique approach. I encourage you to read more about this wonderful organization.

Calendars for Charity

Over the years we have raised over $20,000 through this project and have donated money to Scleroderma Research, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Charley's Fund, and Water 1st.

Thank you for supporting our Calendars for Charity program!

The Holiday Catalog is here!

The holiday catalog is now available – and it is FUN! Check it out at this link. I just got the chance to put my order in, so I'll share some of the cuteness later this week when it arrives!

Halloween is just around the corner -- the Holiday Catalog has you covered through the end of the year!

In addition, Holiday Hoopla is going on through October 31^st: Hostesses get a free die set and extra hostess rewards (at qualifying levels above $150).

With all this great new stuff there has to be a join promotion, too!

It's the Most Wonderful Time to join A Muse Studio! We've got a brand new Holiday Catalog available and our fabulous Monthly Collections resume in October. For the months of September and October, the Basic Starter Kit is available for only $49 and the Deluxe Kit is available for only $99! The Deluxe Kit includes over $400 in A Muse Studio products & business supplies and includes everything a new Consultant will need to start holding Creative Workshops right away. See below for a list of what is included in each kit.

The Basic Kit includes:
* 3 Exclusive, Consultant-only Studio Sampler Sets (newly revised for 2015-16!)
* 6 A Muse Studio Catalog & Inspiration Guides
* 4 A Muse Studio Holiday Catalogs
* Hostess & Sponsoring Brochures, Order forms, Invitations
* Paper Swatch Ring
* A Muse Studio angled tweezers
* Two months free webstore

The Deluxe Kit includes everything in the Basic Kit plus:
* (5) A Muse Studio Splash! inks - Margarita, Bermuda, Grapefruit, Papaya, Slate
* (8) A Muse Studio Pigment Inks - Bubblegum, Grass, Navy, Lemon Whip, Seattle, Bermuda, Orange, Papaya
* (6) A Muse Studio Twinkle Stickers - Orange, Sky, Lime, Clear, Cherry, Onyx, Stars
* (7) A Muse Studio Pearl Stickers - Onyx, Vanilla, Latte, Bermuda, Cranberry, Sugar, French Roast
* (2) A Muse Studio Brads - Antique Brass, Onyx
* (2) A Muse Studio Eyelets - Silver, Sugar
* Clear blocks - 1.5" square, 2.25" square, 4" square, 2" x 3.5"
* Washi Tape Assortment - Neon
* Sponge Dauber trio
* 3D Foam adhesive
* Tombow dot 'n roller adhesive
* Ribbon Organdy Sheer (Orange)
* Ribbon Satin (Sugar)
* Ribbon Stitched Grosgrain (Onyx)
* Glitter - Diamond
* Quickie glue pen
* 'Hi' die
* Bone folder
* Versafine Onyx Ink pad
* Starter Kit Paper Pack
* 2 additional A Muse Studio Catalog & Inspiration Guides
* 4 additional A Muse Studio Holiday Catalogs

And, finally, don’t forget the Clearance items. New items were added this month. Remember that although these sets don’t come in a case, you can get 4 cases for just $4.95 AND these are only available while supplies last!

I can't wait to use some of the new sets and products (I also ordered the fuse tool!). I'll share when I do -- in the meantime, let me know if you have any questions!

Happy Stamping!

Christina

The New Catalog is Out!

The 2015 a*muse studio catalog is full of some very different styles -- we managed to keep some of the great sets from the monthly collections but otherwise there are no new flowers or butterflies, if you can believe it. You can see for yourself:

2015 a*muse Catalog

One of my absolute favorite new items is the landscape die set:

Landscape die set, with a sentiment from Essential Sentiments, too.

With stitched clouds, a left and right hill as well as a curve -- all with stitching - I can see this being a very versatile set! This weekend I needed a card for my mother-in-law and couldn't wait to brighter her day with fluffy white clouds! Next I'll have to pick up the Our Town and Our Town, Too sets to add to those hills!

Happy die

I used "older" sets on the other card I needed this weekend, a card for a 68 year-old who is full of fun and whimsy! I love that more word dies have been added with this catalog -- from hi to celebrate and even hooray, boo and eek to mix and match with your favorite sentiment (or not -- sometimes a single word is exactly enough!)

A new catalog is a great time to join A*Muse, and there is a special for June and July that makes it even better.

The new Basic Starter Kit will include 3 Studio Samplers Sets plus all of the business supplies a new Consultant needs to get her business started. The regular cost of our Basic Starter Kit is $99. Between June 15th and July 30th a new Consultant can purchase the Basic Starter Kit for only $69 (additional $5 shipping). The value of the Basic Starter Kit is over $150!

The Basic Kit includes:
* 3 Exclusive, Consultant-only Studio Sampler Sets (newly revised for 2015-16!)
* 6 A Muse Studio Catalog & Inspiration Guides
* Hostess & Sponsoring Brochures, Order forms, Invitations
* Paper Swatch Ring
* A Muse Studio angled tweezers
* Two months free webstore

We are excited to introduce a NEW Deluxe Starter Kit that will be available between June 15th and July 30th for only $129 (additional $2 shipping). Our Deluxe Starter Kit includes everything a new Consultant needs to start holding Workshops the day the kit arrives.

The Deluxe Kit includes everything in the Basic Kit plus:
* (5) A Muse Studio Splash! inks - Margarita, Bermuda, Grapefruit, Papaya, Slate
* (8) A Muse Studio Pigment Inks - Bubblegum, Grass, Navy, Lemon Whip, Seattle, Bermuda, Orange, Papaya
* (6) A Muse Studio Twinkle Stickers - Orange, Sky, Lime, Clear, Cherry, Onyx, Stars
* (7) A Muse Studio Pearl Stickers - Onyx, Vanilla, Latte, Bermuda, Cranberry, Sugar, French Roast
* (2) A Muse Studio Brads - Antique Brass, Onyx
* (2) A Muse Studio Eyelets - Silver, Sugar
* Clear blocks - 1.5" square, 2.25" square, 4" square, 2" x 3.5"
* Washi Tape Assortment - Neon
* Sponge Dauber trio
* 3D Foam adhesive
* Tombow dot 'n roller adhesive
* Ribbon Organdy Sheer (Orange)
* Ribbon Satin (Sugar)
* Ribbon Stitched Grosgrain (Onyx)
* Glitter - Diamond
* Quickie glue pen
* 'Hi' die
* Bone folder
* Versafine Onyx Ink pad
* Starter Kit Paper Pack
* 2 additional A Muse Studio Catalog & Inspiration Guides

Let me know if you want any further information on any of this, and be sure to check out the new sets and products in the 2015 a*muse studio catalog! 

You can order straight from my webstore, https://www.amusestudio.com/christinaseeger or send me an e-mail (especially if you'd like to host a workshop OR your order reaches $150 -- I' love to help you get FREE stuff from a*muse studio!)

Happy stamping,
Christina

Last Chance on Retiring Sets!

As the month winds down, so does the sale on retiring sets! Some have already sold out, including Brushstrokes, Charming Gardeners, Enjoy the Ride and Pretty Peonies 2, but some of the other really good ones are still in stock as I type! Here, again, is the list. If you see something you want, better grab it!

I got a tiny glimpse of some of the sets that will be out in the new catalog, and it is a really great mix of styles, with some new cardstock designs and dies thrown in (I already have a favorite -- the Landscape Dies set -- and I haven't seen much yet! This is something I didn't even know I was holding my breath for!) The new catalog launches June 1st!

Until then, happy stamping!
Christina

Today is the Day! More Than Just Stamps Retiring at A Muse Studio!!

In addition to some fabulous stamp sets, there are some great cardstocks and other items retiring -- all are 25% off until sold out. Not only is the Grand Caliber disappearing, the nestabilities are on the way out, too!

Here is the complete list, with dates and progressive pricing added. The Other Products are on page 4, and are expected to sell out quickly. You can get any of these items (and the April Collection) from my webstore: https://www.amusestudio.com/christinaseeger. Remember if you hit $150 you qualify for additional benefits, just shoot me an e-mail with the order and I'll make sure you get all the extra stuff!

The April Collection is a versatile mix of stamps and other items to help you CELEBRATE!

Happy Stamping!
Christina

2015 Retiring Products Progressive Sale

 

It's that time again where we must say goodbye to some of our beloved stamp sets and other products to make room in the new catalog.  Saying goodbye to some of these set is tough, but the exciting news is that the new A Muse Studio Annual Catalog & Idea Book is just around the corner!

Based on last year's success, we're offering another progressive sale on retiring products (click to see the list here).  There will be three discount periods:

April 15 to 30..................... save 25%
May 1 to 15..................... save 35%
May 16 to 31.................... save 50%

Remember that this is a "while supplies last" opportunity -- so if any of your "must have" items are on the list grab them while you can, some set will sell out quickly!

No other coupons or discounts apply to the Retiring Products sale.

BUT, don't forget the April Collection is still around until the end of the month!

And the Birthday Join Promo is still on, as well!

It really is hard to lose some of my very favorites, but I can hope that ALL of the March Collection makes it in the new catalog -- here is a card I made for a friend who recently received her library degree and accepted a professional position at the Texas State Library.

The Fiesta Colors from this year's catalog really brighten up this congratulations card!

Happiness Blooms from the February Collection -- another one I'm hoping joins the new catalog in June!

Let me know if you have any questions. I hope to be able to share some sneak peaks of the new catalog next month, but in the meantime get anything you had your heart set on from the retiring list before they are gone!

Happy Stamping!
Christina

April is here -- and so is the new Monthly Collection!

This month's collection is a fun celebration of birthdays -- since in just a few weeks we celebrate the "birth" of A Muse Studio 14 years ago! You can see the entire collection here! I love how versatile some of this month's sets are -- ice cream and summer go hand in messy, dripping hand! There is also a new mini-album in neon pink stripes, and washi tape in stripes, polka dot and plaid.

There is so much to LOVE about A Muse Studio! And, now is a great time to join. This is truly a ground-floor opportunity - there are still a few states where we do not yet have Consultants!! During the months of April & May, we are celebrating our 14th anniversary by continuing our $49 Basic Starter Kit special (save $50 off the regular price!) and $99 Deluxe Starter Kit (over $250 in product value!) with an extra gift for everyone. Every new Consultant that between April 1st and May 31st will receive a FREE stamp set of their choice.

Now for the sad news -- at least for me. The release of a new Monthly Collection means the March collection is no longer available! I am really hoping ALL of the March sets make it to the new catalog this summer, because one month was definitely NOT long enough for everyone that needs these stamps to get their hands on them!

I am going to get a LOT of use out of these sets and matching dies -- they are so perfect to match with other sets.

Because of the shipping delays caused by the longshoreman disputes there will not be a monthly collection in May as we anticipated, however the annual catalog arrives in June, and that's just around the corner!

Be sure to check out the April collection for some "sweet" sets, and I'll be back with some sneak peeks from the new catalog as soon as they are shared (and probably more from the March sets -- I just can't help myself!). In the meantime,

Happy stamping!
Christina

March Collection -- Spring is Definitely in the Air!

The March Collection has been released, and it's fabulous! View the PDF here to see for yourself! This collection includes 4 stamp sets with matching dies, 2 sizes of washi tape, 4X4 mini albums, Vintage Blossom paper straws and a paper collection called Spring Blossom! In fact, the whole collection is fresh and Spring-like. I put my order in last night, so I hope I'll have some of my own things to show you soon, but in the meantime here are a few from the A Muse Studio blog (http://amusestudio.typepad.com/a-muse-studio/)



Wonderful Windows paired with a sentiment from Be Brave and Floral Blossom washi tape

Wonderful Windows -- a great set to use with or without the matching die set!

Mason Jars -- the matching die set makes this set so easy to use! Paired with another sentiment from Be Brave.

Love and Thanks set, of course with a matching die to add dimension!

The combination of the Love and Thanks set with the Mason Jars makes a lovely Spring bouquet!

 

 

In addition, there is a great special for joining the company this month, called "Today is Your Day," which allows you to jump on board for just $49! Spread the word... there's never been a more exciting time to join A Muse Studio! Our new Monthly Collections program provides exciting new products every month, National Conference is just over two months away, and a new catalog is just around the corner! The cost of the Basic Starter Kit for the month of March is only $49. The Basic Kit includes the exclusive A Muse Studio Starter Kit samplers sets, plus all the business supplies a new Consultant needs to get her business started AND for the month of March only, you'll be able to choose two free stamp sets from the March Collection... all for only $49! Or, go deluxe for only $99.

I know it is cold in many areas of the U.S. today, so I hope you have enjoyed this little bit of Spring. 

Happy Stamping!
Christina

A New Month, a New Collection! The February Collection is here!

The February Collection is now available and it is really fun!
View/Download the entire February Collection PDF now!

The matching die and choice of greetings makes Happiness Blooms a MUST HAVE set!

This month ONLY you also have the opportunity to order from the January Collection thru Valentine's Day as we transition to this new way of doing things. The January Collection PDF is available here!

I used the candy wrapper from the January Collection to make little treats for my co-workers -- it was easy to do all 65(!) because the die is scored in the perfect spots for a piece of chocolate! The greeting and hearts are from the With Love set

I hope your February is off to a good start! I had some friends over to craft this weekend and in addition to getting the co-worker gifts finished, I was able to make cards for 2 upcoming birthdays and my cousin's wedding (this Friday!)

The butterflies are from Stampin Up! The paper and ink is Violeta -- part of the A Muse Fiesta color collection

More Violeta and a butterfly left over from the project above!

And finally, Violeta paper and ink (with leaves in Margarita) with a sentiment from Hooray it's your Day and the largest flower from Pretty Peonies (again -- the matching die makes this work!!)

 

I also got a Valentine's card done - but I won't post it until its been opened by my husband!

I'm planning for an end of month ALL DAY crop -- so getting organized for scrapbooking is next on my agenda!

Happy Stamping!
Christina

After Christmas Thank You Cards

Although I didn't get Christmas cards out this year, I was sure to get Thank You cards made (I still have about 5 to do, but I'll get those out this week!)

Set: We Just Click.
My son got a fisheye camera lens from his "Granny" so this was the perfect thank you for that!

Stamps: Aspen Background & the bird from Holiday Hoopla 2014.
I liked this design enough that the rest of the cards were like this one.

 

I got in some of the sets from the January Collection (AND the February Collection, shhh) and can't wait to play with them this week. I am going to make candy holders for the people at work -- it's a quick but cute way to make something for such a large group. I'll post them when I get some made -- they hold a Hershey Nugget or something similar, so a perfect bite-sized treat!

Here are the work gifts I did for Christmas this year -- this is just for my colleagues in library, I didn't even get to the pharmacy school!

I love the 2014 Holiday Hoopla set -- I hope it makes it into the catalog next summer!

I got to use one of my favorite Deadbeat Designs stamps on the tag -- Merry Christmas Y'All!

I hope the year is off to a great start for you -- happy stamping!
Christina