We're thrilled to be hosting the 3rd annual
A-Muse-A-Palooza Event featuring A Muse Art Stamps' new winter and Christmas
images for 2008.   Festivities will begin Thursday July 10 from
6:00-830p with our "Wine and Treats" event ($5.00 and registration required.)  This will be the first showing of the new products,
plus we'll offer a FREE make and take featuring the new images!  All of the images are a surprise for us, too, so we'll be back later
with details on the classes on Friday and Saturday featuring them and the additional activities including make and takes! You should
also check out this link:  
http://www.amuseapalooza.com/  as it will provide info on participating in various contests and happenings
regarding the
A-Muse-A-Palooza event! We would love to see some "local" winners!

We are also delighted to announce that Karen Lockhart from Lockhart Rubber Stamps will be coming back to the Inkspot on Sunday
August 17 for 2 incredible classes.  Her teaching skills are unsurpassed, not to mention how much we love her images!  Don't miss
out on this fabulous opportunity to learn from the best herself!  There will be two classes (one featuring her groundbreaking work
with Inchie Art) and each class will be $35.00. Details to follow soon, but "pencil" in the date! You won't want to miss out on this!

REMEMBER that the Inkspot is now special ordering from GOLD CANYON CANDLES-the finest aromatic candle on the market! Stop by
and smell your way to heaven with samples of all their wonderful scents! Details at the store!

July Class offerings:

GET IN SHAPE with Maggi.  Get out of the routine of making square and rectangle cards, and join Maggi by making several differently
shaped cards! Using a new artist's images you'll love the look of these non conventional cards! Saturday July 5 10a. $15.

RECYCLED PAPERMAKING with Dorothy.  Dorothy has some great techniques and ideas to share with you on how to recycle junk mail
into fabulous papers for use on your cards or as backgrounds! No need to throw the junk away- go green and recycle!  Saturday July
5 1p. $15

A-MUSE-A-PALOOZA STAMPING EXTRAVAGANZA FROM A MUSE ART STAMPS!
Join us for classes, free make and takes, door prizes, and just good ol' fun! New winter and holiday images for 2008!
THURSDAY JULY 10: WINE AND TREATS PARTY
First time to see and buy the entire new A Muse images! Make and Take
6-830p. $5. Pre registration required. Limit 35

FRIDAY JULY 11:  AP CLASS NUMBER 1
Holly Jolly Christmas, Wonders of the Season, Swirl Tree and Bonus Halloween card!
12-1p  $15.
Free Make and Take
11-1p.

SATURDAY JULY 12:  AP CLASS NUMBER 2
Merry Chris-Moose!, Christmas Wishes, Cozy Penguin and Bonus Halloween card!
11-12.30p  $15.
SATURDAY JULY 12:  AP CLASS NUMBER 3
Sittin' Round the Tree, Dashing Through the Snow, Peace and Bonus Halloween card!
1-3p.  $15.

SATURDAY JULY 12 FREE MAKE AND TAKE
12-2P.
(sorry, but by agreeing to the terms of A-Muse-A-Palooza we are not allowed to show new images and therefore cards until July 7!
Trust us! They're typically A Muse adorable!)

CUTTLEBUG AND NESTABILITIES OPEN WORKSHOP with Maggi. Yes, you're reading this correctly! You asked, we listened, and we
bought! We'll be carrying Cuttlebug products and Nestabilities sets at the Inkspot!  Come and practice using these new tools to
create unbelievably professional looking backgrounds, die cuts and embossed shapes! We will be selling the Cuttlebug machine and
Nestabilities sets for a 15% discount ALL THE TIME! (by offering this flat discount, no other discount  coupons will be accepted).
Come try these products and see what you can make with ease! Saturday July 17-open workshop from 11-1p. Registration required.

GREAT IMPRESSIONS STAMP OF THE MONTH with Dorothy. Using the discounted stamp of the month image you'll make 3 fab-o
cards from the July board (see pictures on website under classes). We'll provide everything but the stamp of the month, and you'll
leave with 3 beautiful cards ready to send to someone special! Saturday July 26 1p. $15.

KAREN LOCKHART CLASSES:  Sunday August 17. Class: Inchies. Using Prismacolor pencils and her darling images you'll make
several inchies for use on cards or to swap, and you'll  be taught great tips on using Prismacolor pencils.  $35.
Sunday August 17. Class: New 2008 Fall Images. Using Prismacolor pencils you'll create several cards with beautiful coloring with
these pencils and lots of instruction on how to use them.  $35.  
Classes are filling up, so don't be left out. We are so fortunate to have this artist from Seattle come to our store!


Our new department.....   
 "do me a ! favor"     ...when just a little something will do...  has received rave reviews!!   These
fabulous boxes,bags,bottles and tins! have been flying off the shelves.   So many ways to decorate, stamp, and papercraft them to
be just the perrrrr-fect favor for a teacher, co-worker, birthday party favors, showers- or whatever! You'll love using them and your
recipients will be delighted to receive them (and think you're so creative!!!). The products are so unique and just about impossible to
find anywhere else, and of course they have to pass the "they've got to be fabulous" test from the Inkspot girls!   You're gonna love
'em!    And be sure to check out designer Kim Coulter's samples
here and the next time you're in the store.  

Stay up to date by visiting www.inkspotofnatalie.blogspot.com for the latest news from the Inkspot!
Thanks so much for your business. We know times are a bit tough, and we so appreciate your continued support and will always try
to make your shopping experience at the Inkspot the highlight of your day!

THE INKSPOT
132 W .MONROE
ST.LOUIS MO 63122
314.822.5544
VOTED BEST RUBBER STAMP STORE IN ST.LOUIS RIVERFRONT  TIMES 2007
Please check our blog
www.inkspotofnatalie.blogspot.com and website www.inkspotofnatalie.com for pictures and weekly updates.
CLOSED JULY 4TH-HAPPY BIRTHDAY USA!