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The Muses: They really rock my world!

A Muse News: amuse-bouche - Back to School!.

I tell 'em:  Make it simple, fun and fabulous at the same time.

And, they do.  Every single time, they do!

Brace ya' selves:  More delicious eye candy to come over the next few days!  *giddy*

Hey, San Diego! Come join me for a class! Good times, I promise!

Julie Ebersole: Live Classes: Paper Tales, San Diego CA - September 09.

Elegant Winter Kit Class Now in Session

A Muse News: Online Class Kit: Elegant Winter.

The Elegant Winter Kit contains a great stamp set, showcasing some of A Muse's new holiday images from the recent A Muse-a-Palooza release, and I love the color scheme of the notecards/papers! 

Class started yesterday and the classroom will remain open through Aug. 27th.  I had so much fun designing the projects that I got carried away and made a few extras!  I think you'll like 'em!!! *wink*

Had some technical difficulties in the a/v department, but, finally got the vids up--WHEW!!!  I'm totally laffin' because I have such a hard time stamping AND talking at the same time!  Aaaah, well.  That's me!

Hope you're having a terrific Tuesday!

I gotta give Amy total props!!!

HTDT? 7.22.09 Photographing Your Papercrafting Projects: My Favorite Things – Splitcoaststampers.

Well filmed, and exceptionally well written, clear & concise.  If you've ever wanted learn how to improve photographing your creations and using photo editing software to further improve your photography, this is a fabulous tutorial.

Very generous of her to compile and share it, as I know it takes a lot of time to create well-done tutorials.

Enjoy!

OK. I'm intrigued!

Creatopia.

Are you going to Summer CHA in Orlando?  I am not.  Which is totally fine, cuz I become Miss Crabby Poo-poo Pants in the heat.  <---Julie, in high temps + humidity

Anyhoo, if you'll be attending the show, and get a chance to slither up close and personal with this gizmo, I'd *love* to hear what you learn about it.

As I said, I am intrigued.    Highly intrigued! 

This totally CRACKED me!

Past Trends You Find Silly NOW :) - Splitcoaststampers.com.

Dang--fun walk down memory lane, eh?!  I was bustin'!!!

I listed:

• Those "hairy" Fun Fibers
• Colored wire things shaped on a jig (remember that stuff?  sheesh; everything I made looked lame and totally warped--ack!)
• Dew Drops (They're pretty, and I like them, but, I just don't like using them on a card because they're too bulky to mail in a regular envy)

I still say, "Long live":

• Eyelets (not the weird shaped ones--except for daisies.  I like daisy shaped eyelets)
• Decorative Scissors (the classic ones, not the weird funky ones)

What are yours?

When things get busy, the busy hunker down!

Got back recently from teaching down at Stephanie's Paper Garden in Sacramento!  GOOD TIMES!!  Ken got some great shots--check it out!!!  Sacramento folks are so lucky to have such a fabulous store in their area, and Stephanie and her staff are da' BOMBS!!!

I'll be down in San Diego teaching this September at Paper Tales!  Stay tuned for more deets!

I *wish* I had something artsy fartsy to share, but, I've had a number of other things taking up a lot of time before and after I got back.  Eventually, I will have some play time again! *grin*

It's all good--the things that have kept me hunkered down.  I'm gonna take a deep breath, and continue knockin' these tasks off my list.  Or, heavily medicate.   BAH HAHAHAHAHAAAAAAA!!!  Kidding!

At the end of this month I get to road trip with my cousin Janice, down to Redding, CA to spend some girly time with more cousins.  Little do they know, I have some stamping projects up my sleeve for 'em!  Heh, heh, heh!  That'll be fun and a nice little vacay!

I haven't been to see the new Harry Potter movie yet--I really want to.  Have you seen it?  Don't reveal anything--just tell me if it's as good as we've all anticipated it would be. *wink*

Hayley turned 20 while I was down in Sacramento last weekend; we're celebrating tomorrow night.  Olive Garden is her favorite. I wonder if it has anything to do with that Italian boy she's engaged to. *chuckle*  Naaaaah--she's always liked OG.  Girl has good taste. Spendy, but good.  *more chuckling*

Have I mentioned my daughter's engaged?  Looks to be next July (2010).  We're planning an outdoor wedding--crazy I know, living here on The Rock, land of the most unpredictable weather.   So much to do.  She has asked me to make her wedding invitations.  I'm really thrilled, but, nervous, too; I mean, this is her wedding we're talkin' about, UKWIM?

Michaels' in the Navy.  An Airman.  He works on those scrambler jets, on the flight deck of those mondo aircraft carriers.  He's from Boston--has a lovely accent, which he tries to hide.  He seems to like my cole slaw and happily eats anything and everthing I serve up for dinner . . . even if I didn't make it from scratch.  Smart kid!  I guess we'll keep him. *wink*

Taylor's been dog-sitting for some friends.  I am so not ready for a dog.  But, I must admit she's awful cute.   She's a Keeshond.  She hasn't barked once!  She likes table scraps, and Taylor's having a ball doting over her.   He fed her a hot dog, tho, and she farted.  *giggle*  For some reason, this surprised Taylor.  *more giggling*  It's a good learning experience for him, right?  Mebbe for me, too . . . eep!

Dave's had success crabbing--good groceries, I tell ya'! 

Maybe after we ship Taylor off to basketball camp this weekend, I'll get a chance to mess around in the studio, and have sumpin' to share!  Meantime, I hope summer is being good to you, with lots of sunshine, and fun times!

Free online class, anyone? *wink*

A Muse News: Online Class Kit: Elegant Winter.

I'm very excited to be teaching this online class, in celebration of A Muse-a-Palooza 09--check out all the details at the A Muse News blog at the above link!

Dude.

Have had no time for play, but, this design was featured in the newsletter as the COW today! Yippeeee!!!

I used the word "Dude!".  Once.

Taylor looked at me, and shook his head, muttering, "That is just wrong."

I skulked off, admonished.  Then, I made a card.

Tomorrow's destination:  Sacramento and the Paper Garden Boutique!

I can't wait to share the designs I've been working on with those of you who will be in class with me this weekend!

Hope ya'll have a great weekend, and to those folks who I won't get a chance to see, I hope you are able to attend an A Muse-a-Palooza store near you!!! 

Stamps: Surfboard, Tiny Crab, Barney Alphabet, Little Fun Today by A Muse Artstamps
4-bar notecards: Sky Blue by A Muse
Other: Fiskars boundary waters punch
Copic Original Markers in Coral, Sand, Cream, Spring Dim Green, Manganese Blue

*chinkle*

So the mail arrives and someone who knows full well what my week's been like sends me lemonade . . . and this . . .

Needless to say I can' stop laffin' . . . JB, you're da' BOMB!!!

*smooch*

Thanks, chiquita! *mondo grin*

Jules Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

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