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December 2004
Leave Your Responses Here!

Have something to say to your Muse or Muse-ee, or a story to share about your participation in the Mystery Muse project? Share it here! Feel free to fill out any of the fields below that you'd like - and return with more comments as often as you'd like! Responses will be updated regularly, so bookmark the page to come back and read others' comments!

Thanks for participating in the merriment and being part of this special spirit of abundance.

~Holiday Hugs from Marney, Deb, and Zura





Musings Posted!
(most recent musings posted at the top)




MESSAGE FROM MARNEY

Just a reminder to everyone who hasn't received a gift -- keep the faith, don't give up! Today is 12/31, and I know several Muses who are mailing out packages today or in the coming days, as many have indicated here. But if you have NOT heard anything from your Muse as of yet, and you haven't told Deb yet,
click here to send her an email and, nicely and optimistically, let her know that you haven't received anything. We've been following through on some missing Muses and also organizing "Angel Muses" to come through so that EVERYONE gets a gift! :-)

Also, there was a question about how many people were participating. We had about 500 participants this year, I believe. I'll find out from Deb how many countries were represented.

If there is anyone here who would like to host a Valentine Muse Exchange, I would be happy to publicize it, and Deb could pass on all her organization tips. We Artella gals have our hands full but if there is a Muse Fairy who wants to facillitate the project, click here to send me an email. ~Marney



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: This was a first for me and I am hooked - thank you for the idea and the organisation

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Lani Gerity - you are a tip top wonderful human being. I have distributed your wonderful first gift throughout my stash and find myself smiling every time I come across something that you sent, so I am sure your gift will give all year long. I have used the wonderful tin full of prompts and have worn the bracelet continuously since the monment I opened the package. Bless your heart

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Laura Wilson-Anderson - this was my first time and after receiving my wonderful gifts, I feel you were short changed. apologies for that - I will just say that Christmas is a state of mind, not a date..........

Other comments?: I can't wait to be a spring sprite!



Leave a Message for your Muse!: Peggy in very rainy CA: I received your wonderful book of poetry and have finished reading each and every poem. Some have moved me to tears---especially the one about our children growing into the young adults we always wanted them to be. Thank you so much for sharing that with me, and for your other wonderful gifts to me. ---Peggi in very snowy AZ



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: absolutely magical! i cant wait for my spring Musee!

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Dear Mary Wiseman. What a global joy to recieve your international stamped package! I use my precious sticky note book daily ! The larger journal is so sophisticated and one of a kind, it is displayed on my craft shelf. I can't bear to write in it. At least not yet. I hope one day to meet you and give you a big hug! Thankyou so very much! (((hugs))) MaryBeth-Joshua Tree, Ca



Other comments?: Re: What is a quilted postcard?
Dear Inquiring Mind?
A quilted postcard is a postcard-sized quilt. Mine have a quilt on the front and are painted to look like an actual postcard on the back. You can stick a stamp on it and mail it just like a paper postcard. Please visit my website if you would like to view a small selection of my quilted postcards along with my other art quilts. www.lindamccurry.com



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: The Mystery Muse Project was great fun - another way to meet someone who shares my interests. I enjoyed participating in a positive, non-materialistic holiday activity and was as excited as a child when a gift arrived for me! Suzanne Gwynne

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Barbara Backer - I have sent two emails to the addy at Yahoo but they came back. I hope you check by here because I want you to know how special you made my holidays! It was wonderful to know that someone out there wanted to make MY holidays simply happy - and you did! Suzanne Gwynne



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: This was fun to exchange items and mine came from so far away ( New Zealand )

Leave a Message for your Muse!: This is John Vandebrooke,thanking you for your wonderful creations. Your second one just arrived today. Never been down under; that sounds like an adventure I should take. Going to Arizona end of January for a month and will do some wax classes there. Driving with Muriel my wife and two dogs. Never have done a long trip with dogs so it may be a riot before we're done. Thanks again for your tickets to meet the dancing spirit.



Leave a Message for your Muse!: P Donaldson from Kenmore, Washington: Thanx a bunch! You are the 2nd muse (Patti in Brighton, MI was the first) who sent me art. I don't know how I was blessed with having 2 muses, but it has been a nice surprise to find heart-artfull little goodies in my mailbox! Hugs, Paula M. in Chesterton, IN.



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: Thanks to Artella and everyone involved. What a fun project and great way to meet others in our wild and crazy world of art! Toni Ratzlaff

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Thank you so much, Tina Ramsby, for the earrings and pin. I also liked the box the earrings were in! I am a tag freak. Your envelope was incredible! I took it to school (I teach art at an elementary school) and shared it with my "crafting" buddies on our craft night after school. I visited your website, but it was down, or something. I'll send a note directly to you soon. Thanks again! Toni Ratzlaff

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Melanie Becker--I am sending something soon! I had email troubles in December and will be your "Angel Muse".



Leave a Message for your Muse!: To my dearest Angel Muse living in New York ... the paint box New Year's postcard was AWESOME!! I have this *thing* about getting every colour and colour wheels ... Even the stamps you picked were perfect. I have another *thing* about egrets and herons. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Love medina ...



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: A WONDERFUL Experience! I am still so inspired I have created and grown from this :-)

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Thanks so much Muses! Thank You Anita Eliason in IA! Love your photography & cards, I also use feathers in my art work so double thanks for those!and to Barbara Miller "Baba" in AZ, I will be listening to the tape you send this weekend as I play in my studio. I will be sending something out to each of you in Thanks!

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Hi Ann Sargent! I am your Muse (Ann Marie Torrez, Santa Rosa CA) This is my first experience with this, Glad you were inspired! Sounds like both arrived ok.

Other comments?: I would love to do this again!



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: What fun to make gifts for someone who enjoys the call of the muse. Many thanks to Artella for the opportunity to share! A Valentine project, hearts, the mail filled with creative musings..what more could you want?

Leave a Message for your Muse!: I had just come back from a much needed vacation when your handmade ornaments arrived! Your gift was the first thing opened. I have been collecting buttons for years and your gift had beautiful buttons on them-how amazing. I sent you a snail mail note.

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: For C.L. I tried sending an email, but got no response.The last package had a small book and sheets of paper I had made with plants from my garden.



Leave a Message for your Muse!: Thank you to my Angel Muse. I received a package at my door, what a surprise! It was fun to open. There were so many goodies in the little box. I love ephemera! That was perfect and I have a cute box to keep it in. Beautiful! Kathy Mork, Spokane Washington

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Katie Anderson, Rohnert Park Ca. I hope you got all the things that I sent to you before Christmas. I had a great time making them. Kathy



Leave a Message for your Muse!: Dear S.M in Allen, Texas: Your package arrived today. What a surprise! A cigar box full of rubber stamps including some hand-carved ones - and stickers as well. Thank you so much. I just took up rubberstamping this year. After investing heavily in my daughter's hobby for years, I decided to try it out after she moved out with my investment. So now I am doing the investing on my own behalf. The stamps will be great for our "Bad Art Nights" - we call it that so there is no pressure, not because the art is really bad. Surprising creations come out of it. Thanks again, Suzanne in Edmonton, Canada.



Leave a Message for your Muse!: To my Muse in WI - I just received you lovely piece of artwork and you wonderful ATC. Thank you so much! Looking forward to your next creative installment and finding out who you are with much anticipation! - Heather C in Australia

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Heather M in Canada - hope you enjoyed receiving what I sent as much as I enjoyed putting it together!



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: I was late getting started on sending out my gifts and I apologize for that to Terri St. Cloud for that. I enjoy creating and receiving works of art and look forward to the next Mystery Muse Project!

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Terri Markle was a wonderful Muse! I received a great folded paper Christmas tree that when you opened each section a darling stamp was hidden beneath. Then she sent a beautiful clay bowl surrounded by 4 people (same number as in my family!) and a star at the bottom of the bowl. I love it and placed it next to my King Tut fountain on a table across from my couch so I can see it all day! Thank you for making my Holiday much brighter! Hugs!

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Terri St. Cloud I enjoyed sending you gifts but am confused because I didn't remember sending you earrings - I sent a beaded pouch necklace and a couple other things. Did I send earrings? CRIKEY! My poor brain cell can't remember what I've done! Well, I hope you enjoyed the gifts as much as I did in creating and sending them. Hugs!

Other comments?: Sign me up for the next one! Terri Nickelson-Williams



Leave a Message for your Muse!: Thanks to my Mystery Muse "Z" got them and love them!! Lori ^i^ Roberts



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: I absolutely loved participating in this project and think it's a wonderful idea to unite people from all over the world in a single minded creative effort in the art of creating and giving.

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Hi L'Tanya Durante - I enjoyed the 'snow' very much, it really was so delicate and beautiful - thank you so very much! Snowfully yours Lubna Ul-Hasan (UK)

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Hi MacCallum Muse-ee (wish I knew your name) - well by now you should've received my 2nd gift to you - hope you liked it - I enjoyed making it for you! Kind regards -- Lubna Ul-Hasan (UK)



Leave a Message for your Muse!: Thank you to my angel muse. I'm assuming you're going above and beyond, giving to more than one person so we can all join in the fun. And it was fun to receive the personalized address stickers. You've performed as a true "muse" -inspiring me to try something beyond just a plain sticker next time! Thanks again, and thanks to Artella folks for following through and lining up angel muses. Evelyn



Leave a Message for your Muse!: Dear Peggi in Arizona - Thanks so much for the great gift, I have a place to hang it in my office and it will inspire me with future projects. Many thanks. Peggy in very rainy CA.

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Peg in cold Canada - I hope you received the 2nd package and liked it. Best to you in the New Year, Peggy in CA



Leave a Message for your Muse!: What a crafty muse had I! You 'gifted me' a plenty with creative playthings for the new year--along with your rubber stamp, stickers, stamps, a most beautiful "transfer" card--especially for one's 1st success. You then enclosed the beautiful mirror and Mayan cards crafted by others. I am ever grateful~Barbara of Brooklyn, NY



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: This is my second time participating in this project. It is such a cool concept - and you get to hopefully make a new friend!

Leave a Message for your Muse!: To My Muse - thank you so much for the wonderful handmade box. The top opens up to a beautiful collage of images and words, and the tiny drawers have great treasures inside! I love the outside of the mailing package, too! ~ Kim Frantz

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: To KIM FULTS - I hope you received your first package. Your second should just about be there. Sorry I'm running behind. There is a third package on its way!



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: I had such a great time doing this and am looking forward with great anticipation to joining in the fun again!

Leave a Message for your Muse!: I received a wonderful journal with a collaged cover from my Mystery Muse. I still don't know who you are, but I want you to know that I've already put this journal to good use. Thank you so much! Kim F. in NH (artdreams)

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: To Kim from West Spfld. I read your message to me and I am so happy that you enjoyed the gifts I sent you. I am truly honored that you like my work and gave such a positive reaction. Thank you for taking the time to write me a message. You've not only made my day, but my week and at least the rest of this month! Blessings, Kim in NH (artdreams)



Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: To Carilyn in NJ: Did you get the three small manilla envelopes I sent to you? Please let me know if you did or did not. I loved sending things and this project. I would feel bad if yours did not arrive. From Carol in UT



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: This has been an inspiration during a personally difficult time. It has helped me get out of myself and my predicaments in just the right dosage - a small creative distraction without any guilty procrastination. Thank you Artella, for the opportunity.

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Thank you, SHARON DURFY! You were a very fine Muse! Your first package was really a blessing and an inspiration in the midst of a personally muddy time for me. I put those earings on immediately - they matched my outfit! Your crane ornament is gracing a spot in my studio and your holiday card was a sweet bonus. I hope you let me put you on my mailing list! I will put you on my mailing list, if that's OK with you. Sheila B @ Paperdragon



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: This has been a great experience and I have really enjoyed reading this page. I would definitely play again.

Leave a Message for your Muse!: To Aleece from Alis (you girls at Artella have had great fun with names!) Thank you so much for your lovely gifts and wonderful chatty letter. I will be in touch to thank you personally soon. I needed a journal for a new project and the one you sent is perfect.

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Hope my gifts made it to you Amy Babish if not let me know and I will replace them.

Other comments?: Thanks ot all for a great project - hugs, Alis Parkinson



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: This is my first time participating in this type of global project, and the experience has been awesome! Are we all women??? See - we can move mountains! This spirit of giving brings the true spirit of the Christmas season back and I thank you for this magic.

Leave a Message for your Muse!: A warm hello and Happy New Year to my muse Christine Anderson from your musee Christine Gordon. (You wonderful folks at Artella really did have fun with names, didn't you!)Your creative gems have arrived, and are already incorporated into my new journal - your collages are great - and I am off to a fantastic start of this wondrous new year. Thank you for sharing your talents and heart with me.

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: To my musee friend Cindy Celusta, I am delighted your package arrived safely and that you enjoyed it. I had great fun thinking about you and wondering who you are and what makes you tick, as I put together items that make my life enjoyable. It was my hope that by sharing a part of me, I could touch a part of you.

Other comments?: I am ready to continue this wonderful project...I support the other suggestions for Valentines. Hooray!!



Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Darlene Ficklin I haven't heard if you received your gifts yet. Please let me know that that mail service is doing their job!!! Darlene Fogal PS I love the Darlene thing!!

Other comments?: This was so FUN!!!



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: Is Patti M-M of Brighton the Patti who does amazing calligraphy and collage and is doing a garden bench for WKAR's television auction in April? If so, you're one of my favorite regional artists! Jeanie from WKAR



Leave a Message for your Muse!: Hello, again, Diane! As further proof that the military mail system is screwy (as if we actually needed any more proof of that!), I received your first gift after the second one...Thank you so much for my lovely checkbook cover. What a clever idea!! I'm already enjoying my new journal and all the compliments it gets! Thank you, again, Diane Mello!! -Divina Rocco



Other comments?: TO LINDA McCURRY -- What is a quilt-postcard??? Enquiring minds want to know!



Leave a Message for your Muse!: Jeanie - What fun to find a posting from you on this board! Yes I received your two gifts - thank you. Had a note half written to you when I saw that you're sending something else as well, so I'll wait a bit. But do want you to know the 2 arrived safely. It was so interesting to read your Christmas letter and have an idea of the person behind the gifts! Thank you. Jeanne



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: This was my first time doing the Mystery Muse project and had a ball particpating. What a great idea of sharing our talents and joys. Thanks to all!

Leave a Message for your Muse!: I loved the poem, even called a friend who is also particpating to share with her. I am waiting to find out who you are. Thanks again! Gail in Sedona

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: To Gayle in New Zealand..both have been mailed, just before Christmas...I hope you enjoy the ATC and pictures of my family. Goldie (my dog) turned 12 today.

Other comments?: Thanks and Happy Holidays to all!



Leave a Message for your Muse!: Deanna...I just received your second package. Thank you so much!. It has been fun and inspiring to receive your work and to see what inspires you as well. The journal was perfect timing as the old one wound down with the old year. Thanks also for including your website address...I love your dolls and altered book pages. Happy creating...Peace and Love from Deb in freezing cold MN



Leave a Message for your Muse!: To my wonderful and talented Mystery Muse- Christine Gordon, from sunny Hayward CA...thank you so much! The package arrived today and I am thrilled! Thank you for the beautiful card sent earlier, and now for the books, bookmark and the glimpse inside your life! We are under snow and ice here in O-Hi-O today, but I will be sending you a thank you as soon as we dig out. Thank you for inspiring me to face down fears and go for it! Hugs, Cindy Celusta



Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Sherri Levek, I guess the jig is up! I thought I kept my ID a secret. I was waiting for the Year of the Chicken to let you know. I will keep you on my list! Sheila @ Paperdragon



Leave a Message for your Muse!: Thank you so much for the very clever bracelet. It has been fun to wear....always elicits a comment. I haven't learned your identity yet, so I can only say Thanks, mystery person, I loved it! - Linda McCurry

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: To Linda Mirth, I hope by now you have received both of your gifts. I have been on pins and needles about the second item I sent as it was a quilt-postcard. Although many of my quilting friends mail them all the time, it is the first one I have mailed. Oh, how I hope it gets there safely! -



Leave a Message for your Muse!: Dear Diane, Thank you so much for the lovely journal! Mail is slow to APO addresses, but it got here just in time for the Day of the Three Kings. Your gift has inspired my daughter to start decorating all of her journals!! Thank you, again, Divina Rocco Babenhausen, Germany



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: Fun, Fun! What else can I say?

Leave a Message for your Muse!: To Patti M-M in Brighton, MI: Thanks so much for the Whispers of Woman pin and the really sensational cards...what a treat to receive in my mailbox (not to mention the calligraphy...) Paula in IN.

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: This was my first time participating in the Mystery Muse project, so I hope the prints I sent keep you warm during the inevitable snowstorms in Northern AZ.



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: Again, I had a great Muse-ee this year, June from the UK... She has also sent me an email card which was adorable. She also has plans to send me a third gift. How sweet is she?!

Leave a Message for your Muse!: June- I want to thank you so much for all you've done. I'm hoping to accomplish new art adventures this year and finally try out the new techniques I've been wanting to do. You are an inspiration!

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Molly Ronin- I read through the list of messages but did not see one from you. Did you receive the first gift? I sent out your second gift about 2 days ago (alittle late- I apologize!) but don't fret! As they say, "It's in the mail!" Hope your holiday season was special! From Misty Marshall



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: Thanks for hosting this. It was my first time participating, and it was fun! I too want to do a Valentine one. ~Connie Holso in Wyoming aka stampgram

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Thank you to my Muse, who did not identify herself. I received two letters with poety. I especially liked the one on graying, because I am THERE!

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Corinne, I hope you enjoyed the things I sent. It was fun planning them for you. Another (New Year's ) gift will be on its way to you in a few days. I just don't have it finished yet because at the last minute we decided to go to South Dakota to be with my dad for the holidays as my mom passed away this summer.



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: This was lovely! It was very exciting to receive a gift that somebody else touched with their hands, and to send out art to live at somebody else's house. Thanks for all your work, Artella.

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Hi Beth from Oregon. I enjoyed all your cut-outs, they were so suited to me! I have just started collecting (and making) ATC's so yours was much appreciated. And, I've just started gluebooks, too, so the little book will be put to artful use. Thanks so much. Bev in Alberta, Canada

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Hi Billie, I'm glad you liked the ornaments and book. I sure hope you can put the book to good use. Don't save it, use it! I love to shop in off-beat places for supplies, maybe that's why the stuff seems so different. Bev in Canada



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: I loved participating--it was so much fun! Next year I think I'll try making something, rather than sending photos--I've been inspired by my muse!

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Holly--Thanks so much--I loved everything you sent! The "no housework" stamp told me we were indeed kindred spirits! The textures on the last card you sent were gorgeous. Ilana

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Isabelle--I feel like I cheated you by not making something by hand. Hope you found the shots interesting. Ilana

Other comments?: Thanks Artella folks! This has been fun!



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: This was great--I hope there is a Valentine's Mystery Muse Project (hint, hint!) Thank you to all the organizers of this project, Sherri Levek

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Thank you to PaperDragon Studios for the awesome origami and the very cool Monkey cards and magnets. I haven't figured out yet what I am going to use the cards for, but they won't be wasted. The monkey magnets are all over my fridge--and guess what? I was born in the Year of the Monkey! A great coincidence--or was it fate? Thank you! Sherri Levek

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: You are so welcome Sherry Tolar! I am happy you appreciated the gifts as much as I enjoyed creating and sending them to you! Have a great 2005 creating! Sherri Levek



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: It's such fun to send art out into the world and brighten the day of someone I've never even met and it's delightful to get fun little gifties in the mail, too!

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Thanks to my MM, Priscilla in Portland! You went above and beyond the call of duty by sending me not two but four envelopes full of fun ephemera and little pieces of art. Thank you! We live not far from each other! - Rachel in Silverton

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Renee in Hicksville, NY - Sorry my second package was a little late. I got swamped by the holidays! I hope you enjoy it and are inspired.



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: It is a wonder-full project :o) I love to give gifts and this was a special way to give one! and get one (two!)

Leave a Message for your Muse!: I love my Hand-made "hands". They are pretty gift tags. The cards are beautiful and I love the little covered booklet. Thank you again Florida Muse. Jean Sgaggio

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: From Yooper Jean to Lansing Jeanie: I thought it was pretty neat-like the Judys who got to be Muse and Muse-ee.

Other comments?: Yes! Yes! for Valentines! (My husband thinks I'm "goofy")--but that has never stopped me before of following my gut on what is GOOD!!!



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: This is the first time I've participated in anything like this and must say what a great idea it is. It unites people from all over the Globe and spreads joy and happiness. Although I have not received anything myself I'm not disheartened and will definitely take part in future events.

Leave a Message for your Muse!: To whomsoever was my Muse - don't worry about it. Lubna Ul-Hasan (UK)

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Hi McCallum Family I'm so glad you received and liked the Flower Fairy Stickers I sent you. I'm so sorry I'm late with my second gift but it's on it's way to you - hope you like it! Isn't this such a Great Global Event? Lubna Ul-Hasan (UK)

Other comments?: Thank you to the lovely people at Artella for hosting this beautiful Event



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: Loved this. CanĀ“t believe over 500 particapated. Amazing.

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Diane Armstrong Thank you so much for the beautiful inspiring tassel and for the cd. I appreciate your generousity and kindness along with the creativity. Something is on its way to you. Diane Mello



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: I just Loved being part of the mystery muse project!! To the 2 other Kathy's out there, you know who you are, It really put a great smile on my face to look in my mailbox and find my muse had sent me something!!! The wonderful gals at artella put all of us Kathryns in touch with each other and I find that something special!!Thank you again and I would be glad to help out with a Valentine Muse project!!

Leave a Message for your Muse!: To my muse Kathleen Henry, I am truly greatful for the gifts you sent to me!!! Keep watching your mailbox!!! Thanx again, Kathryn Fuller

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: To my musee Kathryn Hall, The spirit of the season is giving!!!I truly enjoyed being your muse, thank you for the really nice card and letter,keep watching your mailbox!!! Thanx again, Kathryn Fuller



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: Very excited about the experience, happy with my muse and ready to do it again. Thanks, Chris (Alexis, NC)

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Thanks to Chris from Southport, NC. Chris from Alexis, NC. I love my card and angel. Hope to hear more about your art.

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: I enjoyed sending things to AZ to Christina and hope she enjoyed the things I sent.

Other comments?: Let's do it again soon! CT, NC



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: My experience was good! I received a collage postcard each week in December from my Muse. The last one I liked most and put it on my fridge at eye-level. The quote on it says: Some pursue happiness and others create it. A good action-thought for 2005.

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Thanks, Muse...and Happy New Year! :-) Tina Ramsby

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: To my Muse-ee, Toni Ratzlaff...I know I drew it out getting it to you but I hope you enjoy your muse gifts as much as I enjoyed making them for you (I had three people compliment the envelope including the postman!) Happy New Year!! :-D Tina Ramsby

Other comments?: Thanks, Marney & Artella Staff for the MM game!



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: From Carol in Utah: I loved this project and would definately participate again, any time, any way. I am dissappointed that I have not heard from my musee yet, however. I hope my packages made it to her!

Leave a Message for your Muse!: To Britteney in MI from Carol in Utah: Your gifts are so wonderful-to have angel prints and rubber stamps and the tiny little manilla folder with stamps, and the other art stuff to tweak my creativity is sooo much fun. Thanks again for your generousity!

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: To my musee in NJ from your muse Carol in Utah: I am at work and haven't your name and address here but I hope my three pkgs made it to you. I apologize that they probably arrived together-our mail person here at work did not get the mail in the mail and when I discovered it, I just mailed all the same day. I would love to hear from you.

Other comments?: Creativity and Art is made to share.



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: I really enjoyed it. It was liberating and exciting to me to send little gifts for someone I didn't know. I will definitely do it again...

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Boy, I loved the little book...will take it with me and use it!!! and the cover was so "Washington"!! THANKS Darlene

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: I hope you enjoyed your little gifts....let me know...you can email me if you wish. Darlene Fogal



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: Interesting and fun!

Leave a Message for your Muse!: I really enjoyed the card you send, very inspiring. Peggy in rainy CA

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: To Peg in the Great White North. I am so glad you liked the quote card, I had no idea what I was going to send when I signed up for this so I'm glad you enjoyed it. Yes, I wrote the Christmas poem - writing is a passion of mine. The Nutcracker was a success! Peg in rainy CA. Good to hear from you!!!!





Leave a Message for your Muse!: My mystery Muse has remained a mystery, but I think I see her in the postings, because I'm a Suzanne M. from Portland, Oregon. Anyway, I loved both gifts & what an unexpected thrill to get those envelopes in the mail and not know what's inside. I was amazed at how excited I was, like a kid! It really added to the holiday. I loved the shiny, collaged "bling bling" card/bookmark/decoration and the awesome metalic feather. Both of them adorned my tree. My friends were jealous, saying "Hey, who thought of that!? What a cool idea!" Anyway, thanks again Mystery Muse. I love what you sent and am forever grateful. And remember, ANYthing handmade is a gift of art and sends great energy. And yea, let's do Valentines Day!



Leave a Message for your Muse!: terri nickelson-williams, you rock! i was really down one evening so i sat on my couch and tried to get a grip. i told myself i could make my nite anything i wanted. so i sat there and planned out an evening that would nourish me and make me feel good. as i got up to make it all happen, i went to get the mail! there was my first muse gift!!! earrings that were PERFECT for me! the energy changed from that moment on...and the evening was wonderful and i really felt good. thanks for all the goodies, creativity and time, terri!



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: I'm Jeanie; my muse was Jeanie; my musee was Jeanne! Someone was having fun doing this!!!!

Leave a Message for your Muse!: To my muse Jeanie in Ironwood -- I love the beaded bracelet! It's beautiful! We share more in common than a name and a state! jeanie

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: To my Musee, Jeanne Frank -- I hope you received the first gift sent before Christmas and the second sent a day or two after the holiday. A third package is coming your way -- it's more what I do regularly, but it was buried behind the Christmas tree! Happy New Year! Jeanie



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: I so love giving and creating for someone special! I don't even know this person but I felt that energy of being connected to the "whole" while creating. This community fosters my beliefs in the circle, the whole that we all are. Lea - Wisconsin

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Oh my collage and goodies were fabulous!!! The spirit of giving of self and the expression of your art was beyond all. I get so inspired when I receive wonderful art! Lea Cioci

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: You aren't too too far away from me, I was so thrilled to be able to share with someone else from Wisconsin too! Namaste' Lea



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: Thanks to Deb for organizing the Mystery Muses. From reading the musings it sounds like most people had a positive experience. It really is more fun to give.

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Tammy Randall -- I sent your second gift off today. I hope it arrives safely.



Leave a Message for your Muse!: I just heard that there are several things waiting for me back in New York from my Muse! I'm still in Dallas until the 18th of January, so they will remain surprises to me...but THANK YOU, my dear Muse, whoever you are! Thank you! ~Marney Makridakis



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: I am so inspired to write more and to create my own art pieces. Thank you to Marney, Zura, and Deb for putting this together!!

Leave a Message for your Muse!: My muse is quite the artist. Thank you to Kim F., aka artdreams! I love that you sent me material to explore my art musings. That is so wonderful. Your work is incredible. The card you included was spectacular. You inspire me! Namaste, Kim from West Spfld.

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: To my musee, Kim H. I am so sorry I didn't put more time into the pieces I sent you. I emailed the second and feel I shortchanged you. I am going to send you something else. Namaste, Kim from West Spfld.



Leave a Message for your Muse!: Dear Manderley Swain, I left a message for you last week, alas, without your name as I didn't have it with me. Perhaps you recognized it, perhaps not. In any event, thank you for the lovely, creative and thoughtful packages. I so enjoyed the whimsey of the Cocoa and CD...the envelope with the creative craft ideas and special, handmade embossed paper were a delightful treat. My cats thought it was for them but all was rescued without incident. I will work with them while yodeling! You are special, thanks! Midge Kirk



Leave a Message for your Muse!: I want to thank Mary Boyer for the wonderful items she sent me. She truly was a wonderful Mystery Muse. Mary E. Gray



Other comments?: I read below that there is a Mystery Muse in Big Stone Gap Virginia--I spent my summers there and in Appalachia as a child. Who are you? Manderley@bellsouth.net



Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Margaret Kirk--I'm so glad you enjoyed your gifts! I had so much fun stuffing that envelope! And Everyone needs cocoa and yodeling! Hope you're having a happy new year so far! Hope we can stay in touch! Manderley



Leave a Message for your Muse!: I received a beautiful tassel that has an oriental flare from someone return address Berlin MD. It is now hanging in my studio inspiring me. Thanks so much. Diane Mello



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: I had so much fun with this! I must say though, that I am a bit jealous of everyone else as I didn't receive anything from my Muse. But I still enjoyed creating little gifts for my Muse-ee and I look forward to doing this again in the future!!



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: What fun!!! Finding the 2 packages in the mail was exciting, and deciding what to send was fun, too.

Leave a Message for your Muse!: My muse sent a beautifully decorated Altoid Tin and some decorated match boxes. Thank you, Muse. You made magic with your artistic talent and your passion for art. Barbara Backer in SC

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: For Suzanne G in NC. Your second package is on its way to you. I thought I'd send it closer to new years to spread the excitement. I hope you enjoy receiving it.

Other comments?: Let's do this again sometime. Valentine's Day?



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: I love this project, especially at the holidays -- it helps keep me centered to what the holiday is about. =)

Leave a Message for your Muse!: I dont know who my musee is as I've gotten one package from her without a name -- a lovely bunch of stamped and decorated tags, three of them!, with pretty fibers tying them together. Please let me know who you are! and thank you so much for your gift. =) deb jacobs

Other comments?: Keep up the great work Deb and Marney!



Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: To Heather in Australia--One package should be winging it's way to you right now, with another on its way soon. Having made my first trip Down Under this past summer, it was a treat to have an Aussie muse-ee!



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: I had so much fun creating the items for my Muse-ee and I found the experience most rewarding and inspiring. I hope to do it again.

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Thank you Carole Cross for the wonderful cards and the tatted snowflake-it's beautiful and inspiring. ~Carrie S

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: To Catherine of TX, I hope both packages arrived safely! Sending many wishes for an inspiration filled 2005. Carrie S

Other comments?: Thanks to all who organize this!



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: It was superfun! I am a military spouse stationed with my husband in Germany. Handmade art isn't terribly popular around here. It's nice to be a part of such a wide community online.

Leave a Message for your Muse!: I've not received anything from my muse, but this season is really about giving!!

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Delores, I hope you enjoyed my box. I was so busy this holiday season, that I'm afraid the only thing I had time to make was the crocheted rose. The tea is my personal favorite, one of my own students got me hooked! I'd love to see any pictures of the stuff you create...aren't the Euro pennies too cute!

Other comments?: If noboby else steps up, I'd love to host the Valentine swap...What a fabulous idea! My daughter & I make homemade Valentines for her class every year.



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: This was my first time participating in anything like this and I really enjoyed it! I am looking foward to other swaps. A Valentine swap would be great!



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: What a fun project this is. I am just getting ready to send my assigned muse-ee a second package -this one with some Minnesota products. Thank you for making all this possible.

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Hi- I just love the gifts that you sent and I have worn that beautiful ascot in our cold Minnesota climate. I love it! I also thought that the fortune cookie and mints were a great touch.

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Hi- I hope that you liked your Christmas decorations. I have just started doing crafts since I cut down my work schedule as a nurse. I spend time helping with my grandchildren. These Christmas articles are a bit primitive and for that I apologize. Your next package will be in the mail this week. Happy Holidays!

Other comments?: Great project!



Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Heather, A little package of art is jetting its way to you soon! Hope it brightens your day as my Muse has brightened mine.



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: I had a lot of fun thinking about my musee and what I thought she would like. I hope I was right! Let's do this again soon.

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Thanks for the amazing book. Handmade books are my passion! I make them all the time. I'll use it this year as my journal.

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Anne Lloyd--I sincerely hope you like your offerings. Have a wonderfully creative 2005! -- Anna-Marie





Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: This mystery muse project was a blast! I so enjoyed creating the first little mystery gift, and then a more elaborate one and identifying myself. Hope this tradition continues, as I will always be ready to participate.

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Thank you to Sherri Levek for the beautiful star ATC, with beads, and for the lovely journal to start the year off right, filling with musings. I love the fortunes icluded for an everyday inspiration. Thank you so much from one Sherry to Another. Hugs -- Sherry Tolar



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: Great fun! And just as much fun to give as to receive. I definitely want to do this again.

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Barbara M: Thank you for the thoughtful gifts. The ornament was sweet and the butterfly makes a clever closure on the note cards. leslie

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Hope you can put the 3rd gift to good use. lezbag



Leave a Message for your Muse!: Hi, I'd like to think my Muse for the wonderful triangle shaped mini-book and also the decorated film canister; my daughter adopted both of these items as her own! It was so much fun recieveing gifts from others, and I hope to participate again, whatever the occasion! Happy Holidays to all! Penny in Louisiana



Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: To Priscilla in Portland OR: -- Your second package will be arriving soon...I'm sorry that it's after Christmas; the holidays got ahold of me regarding time...I hope you have received the first package and will be inspired to create!

Other comments?: Happy Holidays!



Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Mary Senn of Nevada, I truly enjoyed "musing" you. Happy New Year! Mary Rowin, Wisconsin



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: It was wonderful. My Muses's name is Judy, the Muse who sent to me was Judy, and my name is Judy. How often could that happen???

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Dear Judy: I loved your wonderful cards, pin, and bracelet. Thank you so much. I am wearing the pin to work on Monday. Judy Brodjeski, Wausau, WI

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Dear Judy: Hope you enjoyed my "girlie power" cards and paper doll. Judy Brodjeski, Wausau, WI

Other comments?: Thank You Artella, you are wonderful!



Leave a Message for your Muse!: Mystery muse - thank you for the paper doll and "money" -- Happy New Year -Clare Mills. I will send you a note if I find out your name.



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: This mystery muse project was a blast! I so enjoyed creating the first little mystery gift, and then a more elaborate one and identifying myself. Hope this tradition continues, as I will always be ready to participate. Thanks

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Thank you to Sherri Levek for the beautiful star ATC, with beads, and for the lovely journal to start the year off right, filling with musings. I love the fortunes icluded for an everyday inspiration. Thank you so much from one Sherry to Another. Hugs -- Sherry Tolar



Leave a Message for your Muse!: To BCC of Boise, ID -- Just (Dec 30) received your package. Thank you! It's so holiday magical! Thank you!

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: To Beth B in Hillsboro, OR -- You should have received a package from OH -- Second mysterious package will ship beginning of January.



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: Hey Fellow Artists! Wishing you all the very best in the New Year and hope that my mystery muse shows up. I loved participating in it and if there is another one for Valentines I will participate again. It is better to give than receive! Lori ^i^



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: I AM STUNNED BY THE WHOLE WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE, WORDS FAIL ME...

Leave a Message for your Muse!: FROM JUNE CROSS - UK: WHAT CAN I SAY?! BOTH MY MUSES BROUGHT ME TO TEARS. YOUR LOVE, GIVEN IN BOTH ARE SIMPLY AMAZING. I AM READING THE 2nd EVERY NIGHT BEFORE I SLEEP. MAY THE ANGELS BLESS YOU.

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: TO MISTY MARSHALL: FROM YOUR INTERNATIONAL MUSE! HOPE YOU HAVE MY 2nd MUSE NOW? LOVED DOING THEM AND HOPE WE CAN CONTINUE IN THAT INTERNATIONAL LOVE! MAY YOUR ANGEL BLESS YOU....



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: Renews optimisim in the general Christmas period. Thank you.

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Thank you so much for my beautiful flower fairy stickers. I have always loved the flower fairies and have decorated my work folder with them to make me smile.

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: I'm writing to apologise for my late sending, with my computer breaking down, two ill children, and a hospital visit, time simply sped up. I have now posted my gift and what I did I did with love....



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: Last year was wonderful - giving and receiving, and I've still been in touch with the wonderful woman who was my muse last year. It's been fun to send out my little creative items this year, too. It was the sense of connection last year that made it such a good experience.

Leave a Message for your Muse!: I'm jealous! It's disappointing enough to have an empty mailbox all month, but now I read about all the fun things others are receiving. We're all busy, so I don't understand why anybody would sign up and then not follow through. Not fair!

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: I hope everybody is gracious enough to send a thank you to the person sending things. This message board is a good idea for keeping the sense of connection going.

Other comments?: I'm wondering - how many participants? From how many countries?



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: This has been a fun project. The idea of giving and receiving gifts of friendship and for the love of art is compelling.

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Jerri,I admire your strength for wanting to do this. Thanks..I will treasure your gifts.

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: I hope my muse-ee enjoyed the art and cards. It was fun to send them.

Other comments?: Happy New Year, all!



Leave a Message for your Muse!: To My Muse...(Sorry I have your card but it is at home...I am trying to get caught up and am at work) thank you. Your care, imagination and spirit of fun were so much appreciated. The cocoa with the Yodeling CD just wonderful. The second, an envelope filled with amazing creative urgins...thank you. I especially loved your handmade embossed paper

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Dear Margie Donovan...you were my Muse-ee and I hope you enjoyed the first...the second is on the way. Sorry I was so late!

Other comments?: Finally, thanks to the creator of this lovely idea. Happy New Year, filled with love, peace, health, compassion and creativity. Midge Kirk, Colorado



Leave a Message for your Muse!: I forgot to tell you Sallianne in CT., how much I enjoyed your GREAT French paper packaging....of course, I will save it and find the perfect use for it! Suzanne in CA.



Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: CJ Kimm! It has been fun being your Mystery Muse! I am behind (as usual) on your second package! Then you will know who I am! Hope This has brightened your Holiday! Hugs...Mysterdy Muse from Waterville, Ohio!



Leave a Message for your Muse!: I want to thank my still-unknown Muse...I've been so inspired and delighted with the arrival of each creative offering from you...Thank you, whoever you are from the San Francisco, CA postal area! ~Ann Sargent in Ojai, CA

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: To my muse-ee, Anna-Marie Hawthorne in Tulsa Oklahoma: I've been frantically frazzled this month, but will continue "Musing" you in January instead, OK? I hope you received the handmade journal before Christmas...Look for more surprises in your mailbox soon...Blessings to you this New Year's Eve!

Other comments?: Love it! Want to participate in a Valentine's Day "Muse" Project--it's a much less hectic time of year than December! ~Ann Sargent



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: I learned that joy is truly in giving. What a wonderful experience! Mary Rowin, Middleton, WI

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Molly C, it was worth the wait and I'm looking forward to a second gift, which actually will be a birthday treat (1/5) from you! Mary R.

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Molly C, it was worth the wait and I'm looking forward to a second gift, which actually will be a birthday treat (1/5) from you! Mary R.

Other comments?: I would do this again.



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: Having Marney as my MM was a little daunting. I wanting to be sure to send something perfect-- it took longer than I had intended but was very fun. Loved getting surprises in the mail! PKT in TN.

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Was lucky to have two MM! Thanks to the two wonderful artists, one from St. Louis Park, MN. and one from Galway, NY. Your artwork is on a special place on our tree. It was exciting getting mail from other artists. Thanks! PKT in TN

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Marney-- Thanks for all you bring to all Artella artists, creatively, energetically, enthusiastically.

Other comments?: Best wishes to all of us for 2005



Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Tammy Randall in Lincoln, NE -- I hope you liked your first gift. The second one will be in the mail today.



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: I had lots of fun creating and mailing my "treasures"...I was also very excited to see what I would receive. As an adult, a lot of the Christmas "magic" is gone...things are predictable and routine in many ways. The Mystery muse project lent feelings of anticipation and excitement to my holiday.

Leave a Message for your Muse!: To Lea C of Wisconsin: thanks for all the gifts! The pins will be treasured always! My daughter saw them (displayed on my special table) and thought someone who knew me well sent them. The pins were definitely my style! Thanks SO MUCH for the surprises and the fun. Lenore, Rhinelander, WI



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: Although I haven't reveived anythimg in the mail yet, I still had a great time making my muse-ee gifts. I couldn't stop! I think I spent more time making things for her than what I should have been doing, like wrapping presents for Christmas or shopping. It was fun! Thanks to all who are behind the work involved in making this possible. Blessing from Kathy Mork, Spokane, Washington



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: This has really been great fun and hope we can do it again....and again!

Leave a Message for your Muse!: To Salianne in CT. I just love the wonderful gifts from you, my dear Muse. The lovely angel has graced my Christmas tree throughout the holidays and the BEAUTIFUL pendant arrived today. Thank you so much for sharing your talent. You are so thoughtful. Your Musee, Suzanne in CA.

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Thanks so much for the email, Sally in Western Australia. It's been fun sending and receiving surprises. Thanks so much for the email! Have a great time in April!

Other comments?: This has been GREAT FUN!



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: This was my first Mystery Muse participation and I just loved it. I felt so spoilt by my muse as she sent me some wonderful hand made articles I would never dream of being able to do.

Leave a Message for your Muse!: a very special thank you to my Muse. You are a very special person with a very serious talent. Sally Garrett, Busselton, Western Australia.



Other comments?: Could the Barbara Miller quoted below have lived in Laramie, WY. in the 80s? [Ed. note: No, sorry -- this Barbara Miller has lived only in Texas, Missouri, Ecuador, and Arizona]



Leave a Message for your Muse!: Thank you AGAIN, Kathryn Fuller! A second envelope arrived today that was filled with such a beautiful and thoughtful card. I loved the way you put it all together with the little teabag and book mark. It felt VERY luxurious!!



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: Although I didn't receive anything from a Mystery Muse, I enjoy sharing what I do and continue to participate. I love the networking.



Leave a Message for your Muse!: Thank you to my muse for the darling ornament and Christmas card. You're so right...little things do matter! Susan GT from Oregon

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Dear muse-ee...Suzanne M...I was a little rushed on the first giftee,sorry about that! I hope you liked the second gift better! You third and final gift is in it's final stages and will be on it's way to you shortly!



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: I was very excited when I actually received the 2 gifts!

Leave a Message for your Muse!: I want to thank June from the UK (not Canada!) for the 2 cards and extra window decal and the beautiful needlepoint/embroidered piece on the front!

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Molly Ronin- Second package to go out soon- still gathering!



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: Thanks for creating this wonderul "project".....I loved participating! I also enjoyed the sense of humor on the part of Artella......I sent items to a Julie, I am a Julie, and I received items from a Julianna!

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Thank you Julianna for the delightful, creative items you sent to me.....the first arrived before Christmas and I set the card amongst others I'd received and enjoyed looking at the wonderful wintery scene! The second gift arrived today -- a wonderful reminder of the power of gratitude. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Watch for a note in the mail soon...Julie Labbe.



Leave a Message for your Muse!: I want to thank my still mysterious Mystery Muse. I was totally surprised by the beauty and elegance of the gift. Since I only received one surprise so far I can't give a more personal thank you. I look forward to contacting you when I know who you are. The gift is precious and will be a life-long treasure. Sara W.



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: This has been so much fun, I hope we can do this more often! Valentine's Day WOULD be fun! I don't know what was more fun,the giving or receiving...I loved them both!

Leave a Message for your Muse!: To my MM... thank you for the Mind Map...I'm waiting for New Year's Eve to fill it out and keep it as a reminder as to what changes I need to focus on this coming year!

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: To Debi. M in Arlinton,Wa...I'm glad you like the magnet; collaging is my favorite thing...your next item is on its way...Whew! This has been a busy month!

Other comments?: Peace & Blessings to All.



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: A special thanks to all who coordinated this event. You are the best!!!



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: I *loved* this. It got me focussed on art and I was able to use this as a jumpstart for the season and carried the momentum onto some projects that have been languishing. Also - A HUGE THANKS to Deb, Marney, Zura, and Bobby - who made this all possible. I am sure there were countless hours of behind the scenes planning and arranging ... we are blessed by your spirit and energies!

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: To Megan from Bellingham ... I hope you enjoyed the prezzies! I had such fun with them ... the envelopes, included. :)

Other comments?: At the risk of giving Deb, Marney, Zura and Bobby more stuff to do ... I would be in for a Valentine's exchange, too!



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: I received a gift from 2 different Muses. I guess you could say I was blessed twice! Still don't know who either one of them is though. Julie Plevak

Leave a Message for your Muse!: I was pretty excited to find a mystery envelope in my mail. It was postmarked from South Bend Indiana. I found a stamped bookmark and a holiday wish inside. Thanks Muse for brightening my day! Julie Plevak



Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: I was blessed with two muse-ees! Barbara M: I'm happy to 'note' that you appreciated my note-card! What a surprising compliment on featuring the homemade cards in the Shoppe. It was also kind of you to "gift" me in return.
Ar Lena: I hope that you, too, enjoyed my art-tidings.... ~~BJG from Brooklyn



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: This was my 1st time in the Mystery Muse Project. What a great way to share art from all around the world. Count me in for future Muse Projects! Julie Plevak

Leave a Message for your Muse!: What a great surprise to come home and find a mystery package in the mail from the Netherlands. Inside I found a small handmade book, beautifully wrapped. Thanks Muse! Hope to find out who you are soon. Julie Plevak

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Julie Seegler - Just mailed out your 2nd gift on 12/30. Have a Happy New Year!



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: I was very happy to participate in the mystery muse project. I have fond memories about doing a secret sister at womyn's camp.

Leave a Message for your Muse!: I - Jackie Gormley was very pleased to receive my present. The beautiful hand made card was wonderful. It was funny because I received the second gift first so I was introduced prior to the present. LOL :)

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Hi Jackie - I hope that you enjoy the tiny little presents that I sent.

Other comments?: Happy Holidays!



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: I loved participating in this, my first, Mystery Muse project. Pam/dsignrmom

Leave a Message for your Muse!: My Mystery Muse was wonderful to me. She makes the most adorable handmade books and also included a book of inspiration prompts that I cannot wait to dive into once all my holiday obligations are over. Thank you ever so much. Pam/dsignrmom



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: What a totally FUN experience! I loved choosing what to send...dreaming about WHO I was sending gifts to! And loved anticipating gifts of goodies from someone else! Let's do it again!

Leave a Message for your Muse!: PATRICIA in Naples, Fla: Thank you for the two gifties! Great little figures (puppets? 3-D paper dolls)--with personalities! They hang above my kitchen table where I can enjoy them. You said they were your first attempts at this: a great beginning!

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: PATRICIA in N.C.! Watch for a New Year package, it's something special that matches one that I have. Hmmm, a mystery?

Other comments?: This is my first Muse-ing experience. I love it!



Leave a Message for your Muse!: My dear Catherine Sherwood, Here is a little thank you from Catherine from the Netherlands!! Someone at Artella definitely had fun with names!! Thank you for all your wonderful gifts!! Your beautiful artcard arrived yesterday and brought Spring amidst snow and ice....be on the lookout for some snail mail!!

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Hello Cathy, My last? package will travel the 7 seas to you soon!! Hope you enjoy this project as much as I do!!



Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Jane R in England - I've mailed you a letter and a package, but the overseas mail I received recently took a while to get here, so wanted to let you know yours is on the way



Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: SHERRI LEVEK, hope your December was full and gleeful! I'm not done with you yet! I will keep doing this because the joy of giving is the greatest of all for me! I am assuming you would like that, but it will be next year before you know who I am to stop me :)



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: I received three lots of things from Barb Rickard, and I was thrilled with every single one! This is my first MM swap and I wasn't sure what to send. My muse was also my musee which was unexpected!

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Barb, a letter is on it's way to you; I posted it today. Arlene :)

Other comments?: PS. Valentines swap sounds great!



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: Thanks to 'Artella' for organising this. I'm looking forward to the next one! Arlene McGinness



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: I never received a thing. I waited every day . I sent out my 1st "gift" the day after I received the name and the 2nd alas only the day before Christmas as I was very busy and frankly, I was discouraged as I apparently drew a lemon for a muse. I will not attempt to participate again.

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Thanks a lot -- Clare Darling



Leave a Message for your Muse!: To my Mystery Muse in Nevada, from Mary Therese Murphy in Wi: Your slideholder project was a great inspiration. I too have been playing with these, started 3, but had not completed one. I got a little stumped on what images to put in such a narrow space...thanks for the wonderful inspiration.

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Mary Wiseman, Beijing-thanks for placing a message, I was anxious about you receiving your packages,especially in a timely manner, never having sent anything so far away before. Mary Therese, Stevens Point, WI.

Other comments?: I would definitely participate in a Valentine's Day exchange.



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: This is my second year participating and it is so much fun! Let's do it all year!

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: To Deb Jacobs...Christmas tiptoed in and nearly passed me by this year but do not worry...A package is winging its way to you right now and another one is following close behind! Enjoy...



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: This is the first time I've participated and will definitely join in again. It was so nice to find such lovely creations in the mail.

Leave a Message for your Muse!: To Karen Caterson - your artwork and uplifting comments were so welcome. I love all my "gifties" and will email you personally, too, because I have questions about the last item that you sent - my husband was trying to guess how you did it and was quite impressed. Thank you so much. Karen Krumbach

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: For Karen Smithey - I am putting something in the mail tomorrow (12-30) so it may well be more of a happy new year mystery muse greeting. I'll include my name in what I send so the mystery will be revealed-LOL!



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: What fun!!! Finding the 2 packages in the mail was exciting, and deciding what to send was fun, too.

Leave a Message for your Muse!: My muse sent a beautifully decorated Altoid Tin and some decorated match boxes. Thank you, Muse. You made magic with your artistic talent and your passion for art. Barbara Backer in SC

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: For Suzanne G in NC. Your second package is on its way to you. I thought I'd send it closer to new years to spread the excitement. I hope you enjoy receiving it.

Other comments?: Let's do this again sometime. Valentine's Day?



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: This was my first experience actually sending my art out into the world. it was fun both giving and receiving. I have not heard yet who my mystery muse was but her wonderful creation is hanging on my Christmas tree. I am eager to begin sharing more with other artists.

Leave a Message for your Muse!: I have not heard who my mystery muse is, but I enjoyed the little gifty that came in the mail from Oregon. If you are interested in continuing to swap art let me know.



Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: For Renee Simpson I hope you enjoyed the ATCs, there is a tag art piece coming your way soon. Have a Happy New Year and keep in touch. Maybe we can continue the chain of sharing art. Rnee1000@aol.com



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: My mystery muse was a champ with wonderful surprises. I enjoyed the poetry and the art work very much. I only hope the recipient of my gifts was as pleased. Ellen Harper.



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: What a delight to open these special gifts!

Leave a Message for your Muse!: To hold in my hands, the lovely star and handmade cards, it took my breath away! Thank you so very much!! Mary Wiseman, Beijing, China

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: MaryBeth Farrell, I hope you enjoyed your surprizes! I had such fun creating them.

Other comments?: I wish everyone a Dashing New Year!!



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: I'M LATE! But I am definitely participating :)...I received a "Quote Card," made out of material with various inspiring quotes and a beautiful Christmas poem...so creative and so thoughtful! It really made my day.

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Hello Muse...from the Cold Canadian Snow-laden North! I received my Quote card. What a wonderful surprise! Thank you! :)...I picked up my mail and saw a foreign envelope and immediately thought "muse." I took the envelope with me to an appointment and while waiting in the waiting room, I opened it...I hope that the Nutcracker was a success! Thanks once again...now the card is on my mantle, with all my other Christmas wishes...one question -- Did you write the Christmas poem? It is quite meaningful and timely. Peg, from the Great White North

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Penny, Penny, Penny (Hacket-Evans) Don't dispair one gift is on the way...let's just say that I got a tiny bit bogged down :(...but it is on its way to you....and besides, isn't little Christmas on January 6th? :)...so you should have both my offerings by January 6th. But don't fret...cos' it'll be worth the wait :)

Other comments?: An uplifting and unselfish experience!



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: This was my first Artella "event" of any kind and I loved the concept and the doing of it and am thrilled to become a part of this community. I look forward to more!! - kathryn hall

Leave a Message for your Muse!: THANK YOU KATHRYN FULLER! A note is on it's way to you in gratitude for the very cute little gift tags that you made as well as the nice note. It was such fun to receive them and what a good giggle I got out of RECEIVING from, SENDING to and BEING a "Kathryn". Someone at Artella has a great sense of humor. :~D -- kathryn hall

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Kathryn Hick -- I do hope the package I sent made its way across the ocean to you. I sent it the very day after I received your name. Another small envelope is still on its way. -- kathryn hall



Leave a Message for your Muse!: I'd like to thank my muse....but as of today have not heard one word or anything from mine! This is somewhat dissappointing because last year my muse and I became wonderful friends....oh well...Happy New Year...Vicci



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: So many people I know don't decorate or even send cards. So this really added something special to my holiday! What a great and giving thing to do for all of us -- thank you so much, Artella!

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Thank you for the darling Santa ornaments. I am such a Christmas freak! I am fascinated by the difference between art stuff available in Canada and those here in the US . . . I have never seen those round prints before, or the green paper cover on the book you sent. You have inspired me, and added so much to my holidays! Billie



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: This was the best thing that happened to me all season. Not only receiving such a wonderful surprise from my wonderful Muse from Texas, but also allowing myself to be creative in new ways. Thanks to everyone involved for helping my heart open up a bit more this season.



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: I don't yet know my mystery muse from Down Under but I was impressed with the distance my gift traveled to get to me here in Edmonds WA. Thanks it was appreciated and will be hung on the Christmas tree each year. John Vandebrooke



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: I loved participating and thinking up fun things to make and send to my Musee! I run home everyday in hopefull anticipation of what may soon show up in my mail box. I would do this again :-)



Leave a Message for your Muse!: To my mystery muse: Nancy L. Thank you! You are quite the detective, and what a surprise to receive the hand carved Santa ornament - and made from skills learned at John Campbell! It took honors at the center of our tree! Expect many returns, my fine mountain friend! Love, Pamela



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: What a great idea and a great way to surrender to the spirit of giving. Because I didn't know anything about who I was gifting, it challenged me to give with out giving somehthing I know someone will like. It's kind of like hugging someone you're not sure likes hugs. On the receiving end, it's fun to open something from a "stranger" to find it much to your liking! It was fun! Thanks for the idea and I plan on playing again! -Stephanie Lee



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: Hi there! The gifts I received were really wonderful! It was nice seeing another form of art that is different from mine!

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Hi Annie Bodelier! Thank you so much for the paper and fabric art!! I'm impressed at your creativity and skill! I really enjoyed receiving your gifts and would like to wish you a Happy New Year 2005. Annie Dameron (aka Skyangel)

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Ann Marie Johnson from Oshkosh, WI: I hope you've received the gifts I sent!



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: This was really a fun project! It helped me BE creative during the Holidays, slow down, let my juices flow and really enjoy the process. I loved my Muses gifts and I'm grateful Artella coordinated this FUN holiday project. Thank you!

Leave a Message for your Muse!: My talented, artistic Muse is from Big Stone Gap, VA. I loved the beautiful creative pieces sent to me, but never found out a name. Thanks for your generosity and creativity. Keep making the world a beautiful place! - Carole -

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Hope you enjoyed the "little" creativity from Colorado. Keep on creating beauty in the world!



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: This is my second year participating in the project -- I never feel my talents or skills are up to those that I receive, but I am continually inspired! I liked the idea someone had of doing this at Valentine's Day (when we're less crazy with the December holidays!)

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Dear Muse from Ironwood -- Your beautiful pictures of the snow-covered trees in our Upper Peninsula is lovely! It's proudly displayed where all can see it! -- Jeanie



Leave a Message for your Muse!: Wow, I got a wonderful package of goodies and have been having great fun playing with them! Thank you ever so much for being so generous and thoughtful. Priscilla



Leave a Message for your Muse!: What a fantastic surprise it was to get a gift from my Muse. When I recognized what it was I grabbed it up and quickly rushed out to my studio to enjoy. I did not know what to expect. I do not live in an area where I have access to other artists like me so to have even found the Artella site was great. I opened the present and was thrilled by what was inside. Aside from little useful gifts she included a piece of her art. How wonderful. I absolultely loved this experience. Thank you sweet muse. Rita Swanson



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: Fun putting little packets of joy together!

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: C. in Utah-hope you get all your little packages! Enjoy! This has been very fun- thank you to all at Artella for hosting! - B. Young in Michigan



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: I have had so much fun with this project. This was the first time that I participated in this project or any project involving mailed art. I'm not sure what I enjoyed the most: creating something for someone I didn't know; or the incredible anticipation of finding treasure in my mail box. I am looking forward to being part of this next year.

Leave a Message for your Muse!: I was so excited to see your envelope in my mail box. Just knowing that something was coming in the mail was really fun. I liked your nature piece. I especially like thed lovely blue background that you created for your bear collage. Thank you, Kebra Bangs

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Kathy Shults: I can't believe it took me so long to come up with two ideas! I usually have all sorts of ideas when it doesn't matter. Hee-hee. I hoped that you liked the pieces. Kebra Bangs



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: I read some feedback suggesting another Mystery Muse project for Valentine's Day - I'm in. I LOVED this project. Kebra Bangs



Leave a Message for your Muse!: Thanks to Sandi Moran for the awesome surprises I received. I love the idea of Saturday Wishes!

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: To Sandra Baker: your gift is on its way, it was mailed out on Monday. Please post when received! Hope you like it!!



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: This was a new and interesting experience for me. I second having another one soon!

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Brittney: A letter in snail mail for you. Loved the happy little things you sent. I would like to talk to you more about the rubber stamps. I will be looking forward to an email from you. C Henley



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: Receiving my beautiful little surprises in the mail, here in Australia, was a great thrill and brought me joy during this Christmas period.

Leave a Message for your Muse!: lenore, I have already communicated with you by email to express my gratitude. Thanks for agreeing to post to Australia.



Leave a Message for your Muse!: MM from Oregon...I love my little creative reminders. Thank you for brightening my mail! Denise B in NJ



Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Margaret Kirk!! I sent out two packages on the Tuesday before Christmas for you!! Did you receive them yet?



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: I loved making something special to share with another artist~ There's something so freeing in giving away something that you've put a lot of yourself into!

Leave a Message for your Muse!: I LOVE the miniature collaged magnet that I've received! It's now a part of my collection in my kitchen and makes me smile when I see it!

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!:I sure do hope you like the Altered Gourd I sent you! It was SO MUCH fun to make, and I hope it makes you smile when you look at it!

Other comments?: This was such fun to do ~ can't wait to do it again!



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: It was great fun!

Leave a Message for your Muse!: Thank you, Barbara, for the lovely pencil drawings, the poetry, and the "newspaper dog" cards -- you really ought to offer them for sale in the Shoppes! Thanks again, Barbara Miller



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: I love the Mystery Muse Project! Last year my Mystery Muse rescued me from oblivion with lots of Christmas Cheer. My holidays would have been wretched without her! thanks again for last year! - Manderley

Leave a Message for your Muse!: I love my Chocolate Poem I received! This has been the year of chocolate here for me! I've made so much of it, it's all I can smell in the house! Thanks! -Manderley



Leave a Message for your Muse!: Deartest Muse, thank you for your eCard -- it really made me smile! ~Marney



Share your experience in participating in the Mystery Muse Project!: This is my first Mystery Muse project and wow, what fun it has been. It has given me an excuse to make more neat little trinkets for someone who appreciates them. It also has been great wondering when I'll get a present in the mail instead of just another bill or just another plain old Christmas card. I will definately join in another Mystery Muse project, how about Valentine's Day????? hint, hint.

Leave a Message for your Muse-ee!: Ilana, I hope you have received a special something. I am worried how fast Canada post will take in getting your package to you. I hope you are enjoying the sun in AZ. We have snow, and quite a bit of it, where I am. Enjoy your holidays.



Leave a Message for your Muse!: Jaime, you've made MM a joy for me this year (even though it's work - lol) - oxooooo from Deb