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

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

Happy New Year!

The last quarter of 2014 was so jam-packed that I am looking forward to a bit of (relative) calm to start out 2015! My family has been off since Christmas Eve, and while we usually take a trip between Christmas and New Year we stayed home to catch up a bit and work on some house projects. The fact that it has been cold and windy has limited some of the outdoor projects, however . . .

AMuse Studio is starting the new year with the first of our monthly collections, this one focusing on Valentine's Day. I am excited about this change -- instead of waiting for the annual catalog to come out in June, there will be new products and new ideas available each and every month!* I got a sneak peak of the February Collection this morning, and some of the Easter sets are SO darn cute. Plus, I'm probably not supposed to mention the new washi tape -- called flora & fauna -- but how could I NOT?! But that's February, I'm WAY ahead of myself!

What is a Monthly Collection?
A Monthly Collection are a curated collection of products designed to stand alone and work together with the products in our main catalog offering you endless creative possibilities! Each collection will include 3 to 5 new stamp sets and a variety of other products that support the collection - possibly some dies, assorted paper collections, and fun accessories! Monthly Collections are designed to work with the main catalog but will also stand alone and will only be available for purchase that month. Some Monthly Collection items *may* end up in the main catalog, however, this should not be expected. (So, if you love a product from the monthly collection, you'd better get it that month!)

*The only exceptions are June and August -- there will be no monthly collection because of the annual catalog (the BIG one) coming out June 1st and the Holiday (Halloween & Christmas) Catalog on August 1st!

Click here to download or view the entire January Collection PDF

Remember you can only order these products in the month of January 2015, and they coordinate with some of the sets and products from the current annual catalog for some FUN projects!

There is a post on the AMuse Studio Blog (http://amusestudio.typepad.com/a-muse-studio/2014/12/new-a-muse-studio-monthly-collections.html) with some lovely projects from the January kit. I will be ordering the candy wrapper die for a quick and CUTE project for Valentine's Day. With my son being too old to do class Valentines I get to make them for my friends at work!

Did you know A Muse Studio has a Newsletter -- and HQ posts more regularly than I manage to :-) Sign up here to be "in the know."

I'll be back soon to share some cards I did over this nice long break -- I did NOT get Christmas cards out, but I was sure to stamp thank you cards for my son (and my husband and I) to send out before the New Year gets too far underway!

Until then, happy stamping!
Christina