The very FIRST A Muse Studio Conference and sneak peeks

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to attend our very first national conference.....so bummed!!!  This year, the conference was held in New Orleans.  I've never been to NOLA, so it would have been so exciting if I could have attended to not only attend the conference, but also to experience the city.  Many of the ladies and a|s shared photos on their facebook pages and blogs.  Here are some of those photos to show a little sneak peak at some of the new items in the 2012 catalog!! :)

A fellow consultant, Melinda Fisher, is at the conference and shares some photos.....Thank you, Mindy!!!  

Mindy shared what the new polka dot paper looks like....yummy!!  We will also have a new signature palette with new paper, ink, etc. And finally, there are new colors being added our base colors.

A Muse studio shared some photos on facebook, as well.  Here's a super gift bag all the attendees received....LUCKY!!

Another picture on A Muse Studio facebook showing some happy faces!!



Back to some more photos from Mindy showing some of the make n' take cards. 

Mindy, thank you very so much for sharing your awesome pictures on your blog.  Everything is fabulous....have a fantastic time!!  

And last but not least, Mindy showed us the new sampler set.  It will replace the #3 of the current sampler sets.

Oh....and stay tuned!!  Some amazing news as to a company that a|s will be partnering with....you will LOVE it!!



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Update.....I found these pictures from the conference on Heather Scott's (another a|s consultant) blog.....thanks, Heather!!

Cover of the new 2012 catalog!!

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Update....Mindy posted more pictures from the conference.  These are sample cards a|s provided using some of the new sets.  Are you excited?!?!!??

Finding more ways to organize

A couple weeks ago, I was reading up on a thread on Splitcoaststampers about how people are organizing their daubers and glimmer mists.  Someone posted a rotating tray that they found at Harbor Freight Tools.  


Earlier this week, I happened to be driving by a local Harbor Freight store, so I stopped by to pick up a tray.  There were 2 trays left.  I didn't see any price listed, so I asked an employee that was walking by with a price gun if he could get me the price.  He said it was $6.49.  Well, at that price of course I had to get the remaining 2 trays!!!  When I went to the register, it rang up as $19.99.  When I mentioned that I was quoted a price of $6.49, the clerk calls for a manager....I didn't ask him to do that.  Wouldn't you know....the guy who scanned the price with the price gun WAS the manager.  He authorized the clerk to give them to me for the $6.49 he quoted.  I know that there is a store-wide sale this weekend....maybe the trays got priced early for the sale.  


Here is what one of the trays looks like now....

I lined the inside of the tray with white CS and trimmed the edges with a|s Sage Gingham Patterned Paper.  


Putting the tray together wasn't too hard, but it sure did take longer than I wanted it to.  The kit came with 72 pairs of nuts and bolts!!!  Plus 3 larger pairs for the base.  Just look at the second picture... see all the hardware???  LOL!!!  There are 2 trays with 6 "pies" and 2 trays with 3 "pies".   Can't wait to fill up the trays with more a|s goodies....especially with what may be in store in the new catalog!!!  


The bottom 2 trays would be great for jars of buttons.


Love to organize!!!. 


Now, I'm going to go find more supplies to fill up the trays and also work on some projects using my pre-order items from the new Catalog.  Stay tuned.....




Blessings,

Retiring Product List

I posted the Retiring Stamp List earlier.  Here is a list of other items that will be retiring. 

If you need/want any of these items, make sure to order them ASAP because once they are gone....they are G-O-N-E!!!!!

The most exciting news is that a new catalog will be available on February 1, 2012!!! YAY!!!!  You will absolutely love our new Signature Palette that features some beautiful, warm colors.  Watch for some "sneak peaks". :)

When will the current catalogs expires, you ask?  Both of the 2011 catalog and the Holiday catalog will expire on January 31, 2012 at 11:59PM EST.  There will be some items in the Holiday catalog that are being carried over to the new catalog, but I don't know which items will expire and which items will continue on.  So, don't delay....order your Must-Haves now.  You may shop directly here:

Brenda's a|s Webstore

 If you have any questions, feel free to contact me ab bjlee717 "at" comcast "dot" net.

Blessings,

January Spotlight

Welcome to 2012!!!  It's amazing how fast 2011 seemed to end.  


I haven't been posting much to my blog in the last couple months or so because life has been too hectic....mainly from trying to catch up.  I haven't had the best luck with my health this last fall/winter with an emergency root canal in October and bronchitis in November.  


I finished one more exam (towards my ChFC and CFP designations) on December 29th!!  I am happy to say that I passed.  Now, one more exam and then I sit for my CFP in the spring.  Hopefully, I will pass each test and then be able to craft to my heart's content afterwards.  


My wish for you in this New Year is for good health, love and happiness.


To start off the New Year, here is the January Spotlight.

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Spotlight pricing is good through 11:59PM Eastern time, January 31, 2012

Contact me to learn more about these projects and the supplies that used to make them.

Top 10 Must-Haves Sale and Retiring List

I have a fantastic announcement!!!


Starting today through December 15th, you can get the Top Ten Holiday Must-Haves at a 20% discount!!!  

These prices will expire at 11:59pm EST on December 15th, so don't miss out!!  Just go to my WEBSTORE to place your order.  Remember....if you are ordering more than $150, contact me to place it as a workshop order so that you get hostess benefits.  


Email me with any questions.  



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 Now.......it will soon be time to say SO LONG! AUF WIEDERSEHEN! FAREWELL! ADIEU! to some of the stamp sets in the current catalog.  


If there is a set on the retiring list that you just HAVE to have...please contact me ASAP!!!!  Or you can place an order on my WEBSTORE.  Again, remember to contact me if you want hostess benefits for placing an order that is more than $150.  These sets are only available while supplies last, so don't delay!!

2011 Retiring List

List Alphabetically:

Autumn Beauty

Buried Treasure

Candy Cane Wishes

Celebrate The Season

Classic Alpha (clear)

Cup of Good Wishes

Cute & Cuddly

Damask Greetings

Doctor’s Orders

Fancy Alpha (clear)

Farm Fun

Fine Wine

Foiled Again

Good Fortune

Grunged Block Alpha (clear)

Happily Ever After

Happy Christmas

Happy Everything

Harvest Blessings

Hearts a Plenty

Holly Berry Vine

Hospitality House

If You Dare

Jolly Gingerbread

Kindred Spirits

Let’s Chat

Monogram Frames

Ooh La La

Past Due

Peace on Earth

Personal Stationery (clear)

Sunshine & Shade

Sushi & Wasabi

The Mighty Jungle

Together Forever

Turkey Time

Welcome

Winter Wishes

List by Page Number:

8 Cup of Good Wishes

8 Hospitality House

8 Sunshine & Shade

9 Cute & Cuddly

9 Peace on Earth

9 Together Forever

13 Hearts a Plenty

16 If You Dare

18 Harvest Blessings

18 Turkey Time

19 Autumn Beauty

20 Happy Christmas

21 Celebrate The Season

22 Candy Cane Wishes

22 Winter Wishes

23 Jolly Gingerbread

33 Kindred Spirits

34 Holly Berry Vine

36 The Mighty Jungle

37 Buried Treasure

37 Yee-Haw

38 Farm Fun

45 Past Due

48 Happy Everything

50 Happily Ever After

56 Good Fortune

56 Sushi & Wasabi

57 Ooh La La

58 Foiled Again

61 Fine Wine

63 Let’s Chat

63 Welcome

72 Monogram Frames

73 Damask Greetings

78 Birthday Builder

78 Fancy Alpha

79 Grunge Alpha

80 Classic Alpha

80 Personal Stationery

Blessings,

8 Doctor’s Orders

Birthday Builder (clear)