A Muse a Palooza - A Muse bouche

amuse-bouche (uh-MYUZ-boosh) noun - Similar to but not to be confused with hors d'oeuvre. This is a tidbit, often tiny, served as a free extra to keep you happy while you are waiting for your first course to come. It gives you an idea of the chef's approach to cooking and the restaurant's attention to your appetite.

Here's an amuse|studio bouche of some of the famous cards and projects now available in our Holiday Inspiration Catalog.

One of my Favorite Stamp sets Spooky Boo Day, stamped on Sugar Cardstock, mounted on Slate Wood Grain Paper.

Want to see some more samples..check out the blog every day or so the next week, or email me for a copy of the catalog, or sign up for your own a*muse*a*palooza workshop.

A Muse a Palooza is Back!!!

Have you heard the news yet!?! A*MUSE*A*PALOOZA is back!!! You are going to love the 2011 Holiday and Inspiration guide. 44 pages of fabulousness!!! I can't even begin to tell you how much I have always loved A*MUSE*A*PALOOZA, and wasnt sure how it would be incorporated into a muse|studio this year. I cannot wait for you to see the catalog, you'll love it as much as i do!! I want it all!!

Ready to see the catalog? I don't have copies just yet, but can send you a pdf version to drool over until you can get a hard copy. Just send me an email and I'll get it right to you!

Did you know that hosting a workshop can help you get your wishlist items!! You will be able to earn even more hostess benefits during A*MUSE*A*PALOOZA (8/22-9/30). At your workshop, you and your guests will make great holiday projects and have a great time hanging out with one another!! Le'ts talk and get your event on the calendar!!

For those attending the Scrap Again Crop there will be a preview and make & take during the regular monthly crop.

I will be holding an A*MUSE*A*PALOOZA crop and party August 27th from 12-3. Look for an evite coming soon or send me an email asking for more details

No Foolin'!

It's April 1st..and that means you can now order from my A Muse|studio website - just go to http://amusestudio.com/elizabethterry

Sweet Sunday Sketch

Reconnected with an old friend this weekend..and in my haste to clean up studio space came across some old papers that i hadnt used for a bit that sparked my mojo. That along with going through the blogs with my Sunday coffee and the need to make a birthday card for my godson, inspired a little fun with a Sweet Sunday Sketch, hosted by Karen Giron. This was super easy to do..and my godson (who just turned 21 YIKES!) loved it (he's a bassist in a death metal band)!!! Cardstock: Neenah Solar White B&T papers & stickers- Stardust CTMH (retired) Stamps - a muse studio Ink - Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Chipped Sapphire and Tumbled Glass Dies - Spellbinders nestabilities - Labels One

Introducing amuse|studio

Isnt that little "Seattle Girl" cute? She's from A Muse. How apropos that as I post the March Calendar Page using A Muse stamp, a musestudio is off and running. I've wanted to apply to teach the last couple of years for A Muse and I'm happy to see this new venture come to life. With such great people involved and tried and true A Muse style product, I just had to become an a musestudio Creative Consultant!
If you haven't seen the new Inspiration Guide yet, take a little peek! I would love to hear your thoughts.

2011 Catalog and Inspiration Guide

Just have to have one in real life, I'd be happy to share! Contact me at elizabeth@ilovetoscrap.com to order a copy.

So what does that mean for you? It means…

matching ink, paper, ribbon, markers, stamps and dies, oh my!

a beautiful catalog and inspiration guide ($9.99 or free to hostesses)

you can shop on-line at my website at http://www.amusestudio.com/elizabethterry beginning April 1

personalized workshops/classes with your friends at your place or mine – learn what you want to learn/make what you want to make – and earn generous hostess bennies all the while
monthly hostess clubs where you can earn free stamps or COPIC markers (yes I did say COPIC markers!)

you can join my team and start your own business on the ground floor ($99 introductory Starter Kit offer - normally $175 with a $325 retail value). For more information and my team bonus check out Join My A Muse Studio Team

To kick it all off I will have an A MuseStudio Open House Event on Saturday, March 12 at my home. There will be treats and a make & take. Email me at Betsey@ilovetoscrap.com to get the details.

Check out these links:
as website
my facebook page – I would love it if you would {LIKE } me!

super Blog Candy

Hmm..just entered a contest over at Cats Whiskers for some Fabulous Blog Candy, She has over 250,000 hits to her blog...some day..my followers will come.

In the meantime, it's pretty flipping fabulous!! Just look at all the stuff!

Granddaddy (and grandma) of all garage sales

We're gearing up for the 2nd Garage sale at my grandparents this weekend. I hate garage sales (selling) with a passion, but as my grandparents are downsizing, they really need to clear out 36 years worth of accumulation (in this house..who knows what they may have brought with them..and they're married 69 years this year!). Not looking forward to an early dark Sunday morning...or the yawns of the afternoon..but as a friend mentioned..I love love love my grandparents and am happy to do this for them. Wish us luck..and well if you need any holiday decor (you name the holiday, they probably have the decor) email me..i might be able to cut ya a deal.

Cute Giveaway

The folks over at Paper Variety have a cute giveaway as they get ready to announce their new Design Team. The giveaway is a cute paper pack from Echo Park...love how whimsical this paper is!!

Neglected blog

My blog seems to be so neglected.

For those looking for crafty goodness, please head over to my crafty blog (ilovetoscrap.wordpress.com), although i must admit other than a few new product announcments havent posted anything too crafty there either.

My laptop seems to be on the fritz..short in the hard drive..or some other nastiness. I can run google chrome in regular mode..or IE or MS Office in safe mode....but of course..nothing to do with pictures or sound etc.

I've decided to declare this "the Summer of Betsey" , do you remember "The Summer of George" from Seinfeld..George's didnt turn out that well...but i'm determined to have a fantastic one.

Started the summer off by visiting my sister and her family in St. Louis..it was hot hot hot..and humid of course..which made it seem hotter, but luckily got to lounge by the pool most days..and had some fun outings to the Zoo, Grant's Farm and to see Beauty & the Beast at the Muny and took them both (4 and 2 1/2) to their first Movie, Toy Story 3.

Back home have been having a fabulous time with friends old and new..on the search for the Best Burger in on the Peninsula..Music in the Park, 4th of July weekend in Yosemite, movies, dates...lots of fun. Oddlyenough...that would be the best blog update as i regularly update Foursquare on outings with them.

My sister arrives tonight..I'm so excited to see the littles again..they're both at such fun ages..and love that i can bribe them for kisses by just letting them play a game on my iPod. Hoping to get to take them to Happy Hollow now that it has reopened..and they'll go off to Yosemite..and then we'll all go to Tahoe before they leave. I wish i could see Yosemite and camping through their eyes..but will have to try for another year. I cant wait to go to Tahoe with them..and hope we can have a quick trip to the Magic Carpet mini golf course...i think they'll find it hilarious.

Blog Candy

Allscrapbooksteals.com is giving away some holiday blog candy. I'm still in full halloween mode..but that new Eskimo kisses line..sure is cute and can put you in the mood!! Check out their site and their blog for your chance to win!

I've wanted to capture these guys for a while. They feed off this Spanish sage outside my living room window. There are about 4 or 5 of them that come regularly. I never knew hummingbirds chirped until I heard these guys. they're pretty brazen too..will dive bomb you if you're interrupting their feeding time. They have the most beautiful throats..a ruby red..or metallic pinky red color. Hearing them makes me regardless of the time of year.