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Artella's Mystery Muse 2005!
Leave Your Mystery Musings Here!

"Winter Muse", words and art by Violette, appeared in Artella issue 5, Winter Magic and Muse
 		Have something to say to your Muse or Musee, or a story to share about your participation in the Mystery Muse 2005 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!

Questions about your Mystery Muse Assignment? Contact Fred at Fred@ArtellaLand.com

Click here to see the Musings that have been posted!
(Most recent musings are posted at the top.)

Mystery Musings 2005, for Sharing and Feedback
What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you?
Share a message for your Muse (the person who shared his/her creativity with you).
Share a message for your Muse-ee (the person you shared your creativity with).
Other comments

Share a message for your Muse: Thank you, Barbara in Canada! I, too, am a photographer and I was so inspired by the photographs that you altered for me! It is hard for me to think about sending them away! Maybe I will surprise myself with little notes in the mail... The Zen board is great as well, thanks so much!!!
julie


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? I had such a great time -- Like many people have said, I too actually forgot that I was also recieving something! I became so caught up in the excitment of making! It was such a joy to conjure up ideas for a complete stranger. And then, finally after making something, send that creative energy out there. Thanks so much Fred for organising this wonderul exchange -- Please can there be more than 2 a year!? =)


Share a message for your Muse-ee: To My Patient and Caring Muse-ee Michelle in Australia: I am sorry the package has still not reached you. I am in the process of searching for my PO reciept so I can have it tracked. Please let me know if it shows up. A organizationally challenged Muse in Utah. LOL


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? Oh the mystery muse was close to my heart!

Share a message for your Muse: I absolutely loved the booklet you sent to me. It was so inspirational. Thank you!

Share a message for your Muse-ee: I hope you enjoyed what I made for you.


Share a message for your Muse-ee: Michelle in Australia:
Still no Package? Sooo sorry. I am diligently looking for the PO reciept so I can put a trace on it. Do not dispair! It will show up or I will send another. Let me know. Carol in Utah


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? As always, the Mystery Muse project was a delight to participate in. There is a special feeling you get when you create something for someone special, and even though we know little or nothing else about our Muse-ees, we know that they are all creative people who appreciate art for art's sake. And art that has been created just for them. I am looking forward to the next go-round.

Share a message for your Muse: Thank you so much Julie Wheeler of New Hampshire for the hand made dolls, the lovely bag, and the beautifully decorated box. I, like some of the others who posted here, so enjoyed making something for my muse-ee that I had forgotten that something was coming for me. What a nice surprise to open the mailbox and find your package. Thank you.

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Being an expat Aussie, I was thrilled to again have an Aussie for my Muse-ee. When I created my gift for Cherry, I thought about the season change and created a piece of summer jewelery, a nice change from thinking about winter here in Canada. I enjoyed our exchanges by email and am so glad the gift arrived so quickly. Enjoy!

Other comments: Thanks again to Fred for coordinating this year's version of Mystery Muse. Looks like it was a great success again.


Share a message for your Muse: Mystery Muse from Canada,
I received the book of retreat ideas this weekend. Yay! And, such a nicely decorated envelope! Thank you very much. I think an art retreat is in order... very soon! I often take trips to ComforQueen.com and I recently ordered Jennifer L.'s 2006 Inner Organizer so the gift is very appropriate! P. S. I also tried the Christmas cookie recipe over the weekend... Yum! :-)
Have a super-fantastic 2006!
Wendy Allison


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? Participating in the Mystery Muse offers me an opportunity to stretch myself creatively. I think my favorite part is coming up with something for someone I don't know.
Of course, the anticipation of receiving an anonymous gift from the heart, and not knowing when it will come, is fantastic. And like someone else stated earlier, I had forgotten that I was receiving something so when it arrived, it was so exciting!
This is the third time that I have participated, and look forward to more Mystery Muse projects.

Other comments: Dear Fred: Thank you so much for organizing this event. I cannot even begin to imagine the work involved in match and tracking participants.
Thank you again. I am in eager anticipation of the next muse project.


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? I love creating things for others......and I love receiving surprises!

Share a message for your Muse: A HUGE thank you to Jennifer Griffin of Pearl, Mississippi for the oh-so-beautifully crafted journal. I am thoroughly enjoying just looking at it.....and deciding exactly what I will use it for. I have 2 or 3 ideas....but which is most deserving of such a lovely home?
Thank you again -- I truly appreciate you!

Share a message for your Muse-ee: It was fun creating and sending items to my musee Karen in Saginaw, Michigan.

Other comments: I am so grateful to those of you who make this happen -- the musees, and muses, Marney, and most especially, that patient, brave soul, Fred.


Share a message for your Muse-ee: To the forgotton muse-ee in FL: A package is on its way to you with love and caring. Hope you enjoy it. An Angel


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? I love the flow of creativity and respect between artists.

Share a message for your Muse: My muse is a very creative, generous soul. She sent me a clay jointed doll with butterfly wings. It is stunning. A little while later, I received a cigar box full of wonderful ephemera to play with. She is a giving artist. Her name is Kathy Mork (Mark?).

Share a message for your Muse-ee: My poor muse-ee! She had to wait until the last minute. We've "talked" on ArtellaVision so I let her know that I was her Muse and that I was behind schedule. She is also a generous soul and was not concerned by my tardiness. I was blessed to have a patient Muse-ee. Thank you Kimber!


Share a message for your Muse-ee: Julie(WV):-- Your (hopefully)inspirational packet is joyfully enroute. :0) Blessings, Barbara-- your "WetCoast" Canadian muse. 06/01/06


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? All in all, a grand adventure! Vancouver Canada 'newbie'


Share a message for your Muse-ee: Annie(Netherlands):--
So glad you are pleased with your gift! The flag book was a first for me and the wee garden just tickled my fancy. Wishing you and yours the blessing of a happy, healthy, prosperous (and creative) year ahead. BJ Vancouver,Canada


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you?

Share a message for your Muse: To Josephin in Sweden...I received your very special gift of creativity yesterday! Thanks plenty for brightening my day! ~ Ann in California, USA.

Share a message for your Muse-ee: To Sally in Australia... Your sweet anticipation just a little while longer..."It" is in the mail and crossing the hemisphere! ~ Your Muse in "Cali"


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? This is my third time of participating in sending out little packages to mystery muses. I think it is so much fun to do this that I'm telling my friends about it also.

Share a message for your Muse: Unfortunately I did not hear from my mystery muse...still waiting, ever hopeful...lol...

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Dear Emma McIntosh:
I hadn't heard from you by January 3rd, so sent you an email. I hope that you received my package and that you'll contact me to let me know that you did! Hope you enjoyed the little ornament...

Other comments: This is so much fun, and thanks to Fred, Marney, and everyone at Artella for making this happen!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone!
Darlene Fogal


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? Community - sometimes we work alone or with self doubt. Having this forum brings us back into the community of creative people.

Share a message for your Muse: Lauri Morris was wonderful and sent 2 pcs made with love and it showed!

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Keep creating!!!

Other comments: Thanks Artella for this opportunity


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? What a special way to end the year!

Share a message for your Muse: Bev- Thank you for the Altered Clipboard!! It is hanging in my studio holding my inspirational quotes.


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? A first for me, and I was so pleased to be a part of this wonderful international "creative gift" exchange!

Share a message for your Muse: To Nicci in Canada, THANK YOU for my "brushed with magic" hanging accent pillow. I love the bold design and vivid colors! Your website is awesome, and your little boy is adorable. :) Wishing you many blessings in 2006!

Share a message for your Muse-ee: To Ellen in Chicago, your website is ALSO awesome and I love your beautiful and varied works of art. It was a pleasure to create a piece of Crystal Angel jewelry just for you. HAPPY 2006! :)
Darla

Other comments: Thank you, Artella, for creating such a wonderful online community!


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? It was an opportunity to give and receive the unexpected, both of which made my holidays a little more playful.

Share a message for your Muse: Vicci in CA, thank you for the lovely Christmas CD with the collage cover. It is such a treat to receive a handmade gift. Happy New Year, Kathryn

Share a message for your Muse-ee: To Kim in Colorado, I hope you found something to delight or entertain you in your box of crafting treasures and handmade gifts. Happy New Year!

Other comments: Thanks for organizing our exchange.


Other comments: Just a thought for those Muse-ees who may have received something that does not appear to be a blessing: perhaps you are meant to be the middle-man, and there is someone you can pass your gift along to.


Share a message for your Muse-ee: Yvonne, I'm so glad you like your box I made. It seems like I always give away the things I treasure most while making them. This time, however, I took pictures of it, so I can remember it and that I shared it with the most deserving muse-ee ever! All my love, Erica G.


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? I loved being in the Mystery Muse Project 2005. It was very enriching for me to make something and send it out and anxiously wait by the mail box for my treasure to appear. Bev.

Share a message for your Muse: Gena, I loved the collage picture frame that you sent to me. The pomander that you put in there smells heavenly also. Thank you for your time and energy to send this wonderful gift it will be treasured always. Bev H Middlebury, IN

Other comments: Kim from canada I really hope you received your art clip board? I read through the messages and did not see one I hope that does not mean you did not get it? Please, let me know? Thank you Bev H Middlebury, IN


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? It brought a special joy sharing in this community event. All that creative energy flowing inspired me!

Share a message for your Muse: Holly from Canada- you are so amazing. Your gift arrived yesterday in the middle of a storm. It was a bright ray of light that warmed my heart. I love the book of journal prompts and all the artwork in it. Please thank your son for me- he's an amazing artist too!

Share a message for your Muse-ee: It was fun to keep you in my creative thoughts. I wish you a joyful and creative New Year!

Other comments: Thank you Fred for your work in putting this awesome happening together!


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? Participating felt like building community in a creative, ethereal way.

Share a message for your Muse: Thank you, my Seattle muse, for the intensely fragrant lavendar sachet, your Santa ATC, and delightful packaging. I will re-mail my thank you mail art, having left the 1st in a rental car- oh well!

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Greetings, Jessie in MD: I trust all went well with the package. I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and that your new year starts off with creative energy.

Other comments: Thanks Artella folks for all your work and inspiration.


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? I really enjoyed creating something new as a gift for someone. If I hadn't taken on being a muse I would have found dozens of excuses why I don't have time to paint. I love doing anything creative but I always feel I have to justify the time! I am now committed to making sure I have time for painting, and creating, and in fact have booked on to two further workshops in the New Year. So thank you, thank you, thank you, - I took this on thinking it would be nice to do something for someone (and to receive a surprise too) - and I got so much more than I expected.

Share a message for your Muse: I want to say thank you to Andrea Stork from Portage, MI, for the most beautiful woven scarf. It is so gorgeously soft, (is it alpaca wool?) and it's my favourite colour, red. I have worn it every day since I received it and I just absolutely adore it - thank you so much Andrea. I've written to you, but unfortunately don't have your e-mail address.

Share a message for your Muse-ee: For Annie in Arundel, ME. I really loved creating a new painting for you. I had learned a new technique which I had such fun playing with, I almost left it as an abstract, but I love butterflies and I had some new shimmer paints so I couldn't resist! I was delighted to receive your e-mail and to know you liked it, and I've seen your posting about 'purple butterfly' and I'm stunned, the synchronicity is astounding!

Other comments: This was such a brilliant game - I would love to do this every year. Thank you Artella, and Fred particularly, for all the work that went into arranging this. I wish you a very creative and prosperous 2006.


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? It's great fun to receive packages in the mail from total strangers-- that are so perfect! I hope that the reverse is also true!

Share a message for your Muse: Maude from St. Louis (Creve Coeur) I really appreciate all the time & creativity that went into my wonderful Muse gift. Thank you so much. I'm actually from St. Louis & was home to see my parents over Christmas. Have a wonderfully creative New Year. Pat


Share a message for your Muse-ee: To my Aussie Muse-ee: A package is on its way-do not give up hope for it's arrival. I hope you get it soon. I hope you will enjoy the surprises I put it in. Please forgive me that it is not arriving until January. Your Muse in Utah


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? Being a Mystery Muse was such a great experience for me. Sharing art...wow!

Share a message for your Muse: Dearest Mystery Muse in Port Orchard Wa. Today I recieved the beautiful copper and bead butterfly. Thank you so much. I hung it in a window. I have a personal experience re; wings of a butterfly...so it's perfect.

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Dearest Musee L'Tanya, Glad you are enjoying your gift it was fun making it. Light some candles tonight to light your way into 2006.

Other comments: Fred and Artella... Thank you for making this experience possible. Awesome. Happy New Year!


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? The chance to connect with people who can give back positive energy to the creative spirit.

Share a message for your Muse: Thank you Judith for the wonderful cards you sent me. They really give me a flavour of American art and I shall look at them often.

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Glad you liked the parcel I sent you Deb and hope you have a less hectic New Year.

Other comments: Being my first time I did not realise that this was a chain exchange with the chance to make two new friends and not just a swop. Thank you.


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? This was the first time I did art for someone else - yes, this is the first piece to leave my home! I stepped away from my self doubts and out of my "comfort zone" and it felt great to send!

Share a message for your Muse: Kama, thank you so much for the lovely package! Nature is a much needed theme to remind me that winter doesn't last forever. The bird & feathers is so cool! Boyfriend was jealous that he didn't get a package too, so maybe he'll participate next year. Thanks again for the wonderful surprise!

Share a message for your Muse-ee: I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the piece, and that the theme turned out to be pertinent for you. Thank you for permiting me to work through this time and sharing my he(art)...

Other comments: Thanks - can't wait for next year!


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? Julie, Huntington, WV---I started my gift way back in October creating the ceramic elements then Christmas and Winter Solstice hit our house. I created it in my head a thousand times hoping to hear from my musee to add something personal for her. For some reason our communication by e-mail did not work so I hope a wish for creativity charm will be just the right thing. I loved creating for someone I could only imagine receiving the gift.

Share a message for your Muse: I am anticipating it any day now. It's like being a kid again waitng for the tooth fairy to find your tooth... what will I get?

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Karen Leary Conshohocken, PA -- I have e-mailed you twice hopefully I can reach you this way. Your gift went out on Tuesday and should reach you today, Friday Dec.30th Please let me know when it arrives...

Other comments: This such a great idea, I hope that everyone feels the creativity spreading.


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? It was my first year and to me i thought it was the coolest concept ever. How clever to make something creative and be able to bless someone and be blessed back with something else.

Share a message for your Muse: Dear Muse, I was so excited to open my padded mailer and discover a beautiful cultured pearl bracelet. WOW is what comes to mind. Also, thank you it is very special to me.

Share a message for your Muse-ee: I hope my musee likes the pillow i made for them and also my wire/beaded word ornament. It was a pleasure.

Other comments: Can't wait till next year!


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? Artella is awesome as always. I have two new friends in Austrailia due to this wonderful event!

Share a message for your Muse: Michelle in Austraila-YOU are AWESOME! Thanks for being so generous and appreciative!
Chris in NC

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Rhonda in Austrailia You are AMAZING! I am so thankful for our creative bond and love of the Lord!
Chris in NC

Other comments: Artella there should be an award for the best creative, giving, inspiring, inventive and fun website....


Share a message for your Muse: Shelly B in WA! Your creation arrived today! I just love it. I am a 'tag'-a-holic...can never get enough of tags or fiber, and 'travel' is always a great theme! Is it your own design?? I can't wait to try one on my own. Thanks so much for sharing! Teresa in OH

Other comments: Thanks Fred for your hard work!


Share a message for your Muse: For dear Anne of Arundel ME - to let you know my beautiful, starlit box arrived with my exquisite green glass earrings yesterday (28th). All the more special for making Christmas last a little longer - thank you! The earrings are an instant favourite - how did you know I LOVE green?? And the box will store other special treasures. And how lovely to see you and your family in the photocard. Blessings upon blessings this holiday season. Love and warmest wishes for 2006, Claire

Other comments: Thanks again to Fred and all at Artella who made this wonderful event happen. The world is truly a more magical place for having you all in it. Blessings for 2006!


Share a message for your Muse-ee: To Linda in Glendale AZ: Your muse art is headed your way! I am so sorry that I was late, but I promise, I didn't forget about you!! I hope you enjoy your package!


Other comments: I still have not received my mystery muse gift, but I know it took 2 weeks for some cookies I mailed to get from PA to NY soooo.........I anxiously await. As I read the postings I see how exciting it was for others to receive their gifts, so why not surprise your muse at some point during the year and send her a little thinking of you something
A Happy and Healthy 2006 to all of you


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? It was a first for me and a lovely experience indeed.

Share a message for your Muse: Mandy Keating hope you read this! i loved your art work and was delighted with the muse you sent me very nice indeed...loved the colors :) thank you indeed!

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Deborah i hope you got the muse i sent you OK?????


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? Participating in the Mystery Muse was a wonderful devine kick in the pants to get out of my box of collecting supplies and info, and into the fun of creating for someone else.

Share a message for your Muse: THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!To Leslie Menard in WA! I LOVED your little red star book. It fed my muse and gave me inspiration.

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Lyne Carpenter in CA: Thank you for being patient. Your gift is in the mail.


Share a message for your Muse: Dear Denise B. in NJ, I had completely forgotten about receiving a 'treasure' as I had been sidelined by illness and was frantically trying to catch up with everything. Imagine my delight when your package arrived and I opened it to find a wonderful glass trinket box holding a stunning bracelet. It couldn't have come at a better time and nothing could have wiped the grin from my face that day. Beautiful! And the little 'Christmas Cheer' packet which arrived on Christmas Eve was perfect. THANK YOU so much for adding just the right touch of beauty and whimsy to my holiday!

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Debby in Cheektowaga - You are not forgotten! Your surprise was sent via Priority mail this week. It should arrive any day. So sorry for the delay! May you have a joyful and blessed New Year.

Other comments: Thank you for organizing Mystery Muse - what a lot of fun! I'm looking forward to the next one...


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? I had a wonderful time working on the project for my muse. I emailed her a couple of times because I wanted to make the project personal. She couldn't have been more friendly. I didn't get the package mailed off until Dec 24, but I did inform her when I mailed it. I anxiously await her reaction and comments to it. I sure hope she likes it.

Share a message for your Muse: I haven't gotten anything from my muse as of yet.

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Esther, I sure do hope you like your gift. I tried to take what you shared with me to make it something personal for you. Good luck with the upcoming new baby. I'd love to hear once it has been born.


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? Spontaneous generosity.

Share a message for your Muse: Mary Elizabeth of MD thank you for putting your heart into my gifts. 2 packages was so generous and what a bright spot in my week! Thank you.

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Patricia of MN hope your package brought some fun of discovery. It was fun to anticipate surprise and curiosity.


Share a message for your Muse: To my Mystery Muse, Sarah Frise: WOW! I just received it today, on my way to a class on intuition. I took it along to share with everyone, but was waiting till the appropriate time (you know, when my intuition told me to!). Well, the teacher suggested that as my homework assignment I get real with myself, figure out who I was and what I really wanted. The quote you wrote on the wee painting was right on. It begins: "Everybody is original, if they tell the truth, if they speak from their true self..." Thank you so much for listening to YOUR intuition, Sarah! Erica


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? I always enjoy the Artella Mystery Muse and this year, I felt compelled to really push my creativity. I think I succeeded in making a wonderful gift.

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Dear Bonnie in CA,
Your package was mailed out on Dec 23rd, so I hope you get it soon. I really enjoyed making it and I hope you enjoy it, faults and all.
Holly in Canada


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? I love to give gifts, but this is even more fun because you don't really know who it's for...but I believe it does go to who it is meant for. :o)

Share a message for your Muse-ee: To: Jeanne from Galway, NY. It was great fun to have another Jeanne to send to. Coincidental, I'm not sure but this is my second time participating and my second Jeanne. :o) I thought it was possibly "planned"! I believe it's all in a PLAN. Jeanie Sgaggio from Ironwood, MI

Other comments: I also would be very happy to send for a Valentine Muse!!!


Share a message for your Muse: My muse, Kim, was very generous! I received a gorgeous collaged box decorated with found objects, a hand-made collaged art booklet, an embossed bookmark, and handmade knit socks. Her accompanying note was very loving. I am truly blessed to have been her muse-ee. Kathryn


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? I think it is wonderful to see how the technology of information and communication could be used in its best sense. If everyone just tried to practise a bit more of this spirit in everday life (and politics!) that would set a beautiful example to everyone.

Share a message for your Muse: I'm waiting with excitment for Debbies little gift.

Share a message for your Muse-ee: I hope my little package manages to travel the ocean and arrive safely in California, to Ann.

Other comments: Thanks to everyone involved for giving that glimps of hope. There is still a lot of love out there!


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? It was wonderful. I got to meet a new friend! Thanks Sarah!

Share a message for your Muse: Sarah and Kai sent me loads of good cheer and happiness for the holidays. Sarah inspired me to do more next year for my musee!!

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Terri, I enjoyed making a card for you, writing a poem, and sending e-card...hope you enjoyed them, too.

Other comments: This is great. Let's keep it going!!


Share a message for your Muse: Dear Elizabeth Elliott in Baltimore Maryland....Thank you so much for the beautiful star book. It is just my kinda gift, I love paper, fibers, angels and pockets. I appreciate how much work went into it and have found family members and friends milling over it looking at all the surprises it holds. Thank you again, Denise B in South Jersey.


Share a message for your Muse: Dear Muse,
Thank you so much for the inspirational pad and assorted art work! Its beautiful work...:) I hope your muse is as generous and kind to you.
Sarita in Oregon

Other comments: Thanks for organizing this! It was fun...:)


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? I love to surprise people!

Share a message for your Muse: Thanks for the goodies.....

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Trista from Delaware... I mailed your package out today. As usual...I am late!


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? I loved the idea and had such fun creating the journal that I made for my muse.

Share a message for your Muse: I have not received anything yet.

Share a message for your Muse-ee: I had Lori Tuttle for my Muse and sent my pkg out and was received by her on Dec 23th. On the sad note I have not heard from her. I sent her an email but still nothing. I guess she didn't like what I did for her or perhaps she was too busy. I hope she is ok but you know when you spend a lot of time on something it sure is nice to say thank you Oh well

Other comments: Thanks so much Fred


Share a message for your Muse-ee: Hello Leela, I am hoping you have received your gift, I hadn't heard from you and have started to worry it didn't get there in time. I mailed it out on the 16th from Canada, just in case this helps. Anyway, just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you, sunshine & soulshine, your muse Joanna.


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? Fred and everyone: I enjoyed this years Mystery Muse project. I am thrilled to have an Australian Muse-ee AND an Autralian Muse. What a treat. Thanks for your organization and participation. Looking forward to the next one! Carol in Utah

Share a message for your Muse: I received the most mauvly marvelous handmade book which I keep reading and reading. Thanks JD in Austriala!! I love the colors, the textures, the little pockets of joy and envelopes of treasures! You are an awesome muse! Carol in Utah

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Dear Muse-ee in Australia: I hope you get a surprise box in your mail soon. It will be in January according to the post office. I hope you enjoy the little artsy things I sent. I am so thrilled to have a muse-ee in Australia. Carol in Utah

Other comments: Much fun, thanks to all who participates. Carol


Share a message for your Muse: To Mary Beth in California: A million thanks for the most wonderful box of treasures - you are kindness itself. I look forward to using these lovely items in a variety of projects.
Miriam in Philadelphia


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? I loved this swap! My inner child has never outgrown her love of surprises, penpals, and making things for people with my hands - the Mystery Muse combines all those things. Fun!

Share a message for your Muse: Christine! Your painting is absolutely gorgeous it fluttered in and brightened my day. I am going to put it in a lovely frame and let it brighten my workspace. I wanted you to know that the DAY BEFORE I received your package, I was on the Google "collage generator" just playing around and actually typed in "purple butterfly" for keywords!!! How do you like THAT for synchronicity?? Lots of love to you, and thank you for sharing your talent with me. Annie

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Claire in UK - I mailed your pressie on 12/21, thinking it would never get to you on time, but a friend in Ireland rec'd something I sent at the same time, on 12/24... so I am hoping yours made it to you on time too!

Other comments: Thanks to Fred and all the folks at Artella for organizing this fun swap! Loved it!~


Share a message for your Muse-ee: Dear Barb, so glad you liked the gifts! Isn't this a wonderful thing - I am certainly going to join in next year. Thanks to Fred and Marney and everyone at Artella for making this wonderful expression of Christmas sharing possible.


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? I enjoyed the whole mystery of secret packages and people. I am an art spy!

Share a message for your Muse: Thank you very much Ft. McMurray Winter Muse! (You might be the most snowy muse out there.) The pink and black book is very 'hot!' I work in an art supply store and we were all very impressed. And I love the little box of findings...

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Dear Carole Pivarnik,
A box of goodies is crawling across the border. It was sent before Christmas. Perhaps, customs is enjoying looking at it too much... Perhaps, my art is a threat to homeland security! (oh no!) I hope it arrives in time for New Years. PS I also love your address.


Share a message for your Muse: Dear Ellen, Outrageous! Your Muse Gift was a delight to receive...a wonderfully collaged frame with a vintage Elvis postage stamp, funky button, and a Andy Warhol postage stamp...these items embellished with color and shapes to make a bright and cheerful design...mod-nificant!!! Jan


Share a message for your Muse: I received a wonderful flagbook and "mini-garden" from my Muse from Vancouver - Canada. Thank you very much!
Annie - the Netherlands

Share a message for your Muse-ee: My Muse-ee Alexis from Sutherlin: my gift went in the mail on December 6th. Please let me know if you don't receive it, so that I can resend.
Annie - the Netherlands


Share a message for your Muse: Dear Mystery Muse from Canada, You gave me a heads up on a "package of retreat ideas for 2006 from Canada". I haven't received any packages from Canada... I just wanted to let you know it may have gotten lost in the mail.
Wendy A.


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you?

I was quite nervous about making something for someone I didn't know: am not confident about my creative abilities. Having said that, it was fun creating Christmas ornaments from seeds, and decorating the box with lavender from my garden! Share a message for your Muse: My Muse is from Tennessee, and sent me a lovely pendant. Being the child that I ultimately am, I immediately put it on, and haven't taken it off yet! It has been just as much fun to share the story of this pendant with friends and family. Thanks ever so much!

Share a message for your Muse: To Leslie Menard in Burlington, Washington: It came today! And OH I LOVE it. I love the combination of colors and the patterning you chose. The background is just beautiful.......Thank you SOO much. I am looking for the right place to put it - definitely no hiding away!!!!! Other comments: Fred, this has been SO much fun. Thank you and thanks to Marnie and ARTELLA for having this!


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? It was fun, thanks.

Share a message for your Muse: Ginny in LA:
Thanks for the decorated parcel and John Lennon phrase. I appreciate the potpourri stuff, though I have to admit, I'm allergic to potpourri... the thought was wonderful though and thank you. Happy new year.

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Dear Jessye, I'm so happy you enjoyed my goodies! Happy new year to you :)


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? I enjoyed the idea of sharing art with others in the genuine spirit of giving.

Share a message for your Muse: I have not heard from my Muse as of December 27, 2005.

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Michelle in Australia, I hope you received your package (it was mailed the first week of December) and enjoyed the items I made for you!

Other comments: "Mystery Muse" is a lovely idea...thanks for organizing it. -- Carole Pivarnik in Virginia


Share a message for your Muse: Dear Muse in Canada, thank you for the beautiful postcard. I'm looking forward to my treasure!

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Hi Mary Ellen in Canada, I'm so glad you love Fred and Ginger. It's great to know they are so welcome in their new home!


Share a message for your Muse: Thank you, Janet Laird. My gift arrived Dec. 23. I love it - the journal/keepsake book is simply genious!

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Chris V., I realized after mailing your parcel that the note I meant to include wasn't in it. I will e-mail it to you.


Share a message for your Muse-ee: Dear Lauri:
Santa knows that you have been a very good girl this year, and has been advised that one of his elves has had a bit too much eggnog and forgotten your gift. Rest well, your treat may not arrive for Christmas, but will definitely arrive by New Year.


Share a message for your Muse: Dear Must in Saginaw, MI:
What a lovely present arrived at my door this morning. How did you know that Leopard is one of my favorite prints, and I love the monogram. We hung the Peace sign in our window. I admire your metal work. I cannot bend a wire to save my life! I hope and your family have a Merry Christmas.
Kebra in Colorado Springs.

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Dear Laney in Port Orchar, WA:
Do not dispair: your gifty is coming! We had some unexpected happenings here in, which caused an unforgivable delay. You will receive your package next week. Have a Merry Christmas!


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? It was fun to make something for someone I'd not met - mysteriously inspiring in itself!

Share a message for your Muse: I've not got anything yet - but I'm looking forward to getting whatever it is, whenever!

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Alex in So Minneapolis, I hope you have got the parcel I sent by now. If not, hang on - it will be there soon! (Posted on Dec 16th from the UK)

Other comments: Thanks for organising this. I'm glad I found your site. Seasons Greetings to you all.


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? Lots of fun. An opportunity to play & get creative & to make art just because! :)

Share a message for your Muse: Dear Kelly Shults,
Thank you so much for the wonderful treasures you sent me! They are absolutely lovely. How did you know I love paper!?!

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Dear Lori Gesing,
Your package is being sent today (12/24) and should arrive by the end of the week. I had lots of fun creating for you. I hope you enjoy my creations!

Other comments: Thank you Thank you Thank you - every one of you wonderful people at Artella and all of the members too for bringing fun & creativity back into my life.


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? Mystery Muse time is such fun! I enjoyed the opportunity to send out something I created and then hear that it was enjoyed by someone I don't even know.

Share a message for your Muse: I think my Muse went above and beyond - she sent me a lovely framed angel picture. It's near my desk to remind me to connect with creativity more often. Thank you Terri!
Evelyn

Share a message for your Muse-ee: I'm so glad my Muse-ee liked the little things I sent. Made me feel that my creativity is appreciated. Thank you, Elizebeth!
Evelyn

Other comments: And thank you Fred and all of Artella!


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? This was a wonderful experience. It was special to put the time and prayer into doing art for a like spirit. Share a message for your Muse: I cannot wait. Thank You

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Hope your packages arived and you smiled. Happy Holidays. Be Blessed.

Other comments: Thank you Fred for all your work on this. You are a Blessing.


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you?

It has become an important tradition for me and a way to celebrate the holiday season. There is something very special about giving art gifts and being part of an artistic community that is so talented and generous. Share a message for your Muse: Dear Bonnie in California - mother of "Fred" and "Ginger". Your package arrived today. Sadly, there is no live camera to show you my reaction. In words - I cut open the edges of the box and dug out the fabric-wrapped gift (LOVE the fabric!). Hmm what's this, I said. Then I undid the bow and peeled back the layers. Oh, I said, boxes? Then I turned the two frames to face me. Oh my GOD! These are FAN*TAS*TIC!! I love the colours! I love the art! I love the subject! Roosters - in part - symbolize for me a new dawn, a new day and hope ... Now my biggest challenge is where to show them off to best advantage. :) I promise to take very good care of my new feathered friends. :)

Share a message for your Muse-ee: I have one more item to post in the mail ... it will be there by New Years. I'm so glad you liked the beaded ornament. I call the one I sent you - Classic Candy Cane. :)


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? It meant my imagination could play a bit and be free of so many restrictions.

Share a message for your Muse: I haven't yet heard from my Muse - maybe today!

Share a message for your Muse-ee: I hope you enjoy your art as much as I enjoyed putting it together for you.

Other comments: This has been a FUN project! I had an idea pop into my head that was so unlike anything I had done, I just HAD to do it...and it worked! That for me was the best - learning to trust my feelings.


Share a message for your Muse: Dear Gail:
What a delightful package from you from Australia! I loved the little altered book, and the haiku! And the quarter-fold with its wonderful bookmarks was such a nice thing. All of your art is delightful, and I will enjoy using the bookmarks. Thanks, too, for the sea shells, and for the Mozartian stationery. How did you know that reading and music are two of my favorite things? Thanks ever so for your thoughtfulness, and the obvious love that went into your gifts for me. You blessed me with your "muse-ing"!
Barbara


Share a message for your Muse-ee: Your gift, Leah Piken, was shipped UPS to you on 12/18. I'm sitting on 'needles and pins' hoping you get it by Christmas and that you like it!


Share a message for your Muse-ee: Wendy Lee Lynds, Your little pkg. is on it's way! I hope it will make you smile and bring you 'seasonal joy'...Your Muse


Share a message for your Muse: Dear Angel Muse,
My package arrived today in such a big box. I couldn't wait to tear into it. The box, candles and prayer are beautiful. I'll use it for prayers and as my "God can" to hold those things that I can't quite figure out, but I know "God can." Thanks so much.
L'Tanya from Durham, NC


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? It was great FUN!

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Andrea D., I've tried sending an e-mail message but I keep getting a user unknown error message back. So, here's my note...
Hi Andrea,
A Paper Crafts Goddess... Wow! that is quite a compliment. Thank you. I'm very happy to hear you enjoyed my gifts so much. I had lots of fun making them. So many times, I send people cards/gifts and hear nothing about whether or not they received or enjoyed them. It's fun to hear that I've made someone's day. Have a super-fantastic holiday... and, eat lots of chocolate! Tis' the season.
Your Mystery Muse,
Wendy Allison
P.S. Have you tried Godiva's new Pop Chocolates?... they are quite interesting... Pop Rocks in a truffle. What will they think of next?!

Other comments: Thanks Fred


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? I had a great time making special treats for someone who is appreciative of artsy things. It was truly an exercise that spurred my creativity a bit.

Share a message for your Muse: I have not received my package yet, but I am really looking forward to getting it. This is one of the first art swaps that I have participated in.

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Sandi, I hope your package arrived safely and that you are happy with the things I made for you.

Other comments: Thanks for sponsoring this event. I look forward to next year.


Share a message for your Muse: Cherry in Yarravile - your card arrived today and its is simply beautiful!I do intend to frame it - I love butterflies. What a delightful surprise it was - I forgot I would be a musee as well!


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? It's fun to share creativity at this special time of the year. My muse-ee has been in my thoughts.

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Hi, Mary Ellen from Canada! Your gift is on it's way - it was mailed last week and is supposed to arrive by the 24th. I hope you like the gift. May your holidays be filled with blessings!


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? It was a great way to break out of a cycle of intertia, besides bringing back a real sense of 'mystery' and delightful expectancy that used to be so much a part of Christmas. Beyond that, I had set the goal that something of my art would go out into the big wide world this year, and it has. Thank you, Artella.

Share a message for your Muse-ee: To my Muse-ee, Chris Vittori, your gift was mailed, hope it gets there in time.

Other comments: I don't remember how I found Artella - probably doing a search on mail art. You guys are terrific - what a great inspiration and great community. Wishing you all good things for 2006.


Share a message for your Muse-ee: Dear Donna Bliss Watch your mailbox...coming soon your mystery box!!!!!!!!!! I had lots of fun making it. Hope you enjoy it.


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? It was so much fun to create something for someone I didn't know at all -- the sky was the limit!

Share a message for your Muse: To Jeanne in Galway, NY: What a wonderful surprise to receive your box filled with all sorts of inspiring stuff! What perfect stuff to use in my mixed-media/collage artwork -- how did you know?! Thank you!

Other comments: Thank you Fred for organizing such a terrific swap! I'm already looking forward to next year!


Share a message for your Muse: I absolutely love the Winter Solstice collage you sent me! I was very excited when I got the package in the mail and couldn't wait to open it. I feel so blessed you sent me something that was so beautiful. I am going to frame the collage and keep it hanging all year round. Thank you! (I love all the goodines in the bag too) Also thank you for the gift certificate to Artella store I can't wait till I have time to go shopping on line!:-)
Kathy from Spokane

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Hope you enjoy your angel that I made for you.....I will be sending something else for you tomorrow! Keep checking the mail!


Share a message for your Muse-ee: Dear Sioux, I am sending you lots of warm holiday thoughts and hugs! I have had fun preparing something special for you, and it will be on its way tomorrow! Many happy holiday wishes!


Share a message for your Muse-ee: Lisa Hooker... your giftie is on its way! I hope you enjoy it.


Share a message for your Muse: Wendy Allison,
You are truly a Paper Crafts Goddess! I had no idea I'd get a second gift, and didn't read your post about it till now...so it was a complete surprise! Thank you again for sharing your gorgeous holiday cards with me. It just so happens, chocolate is one of my favorite things!

Share a message for your Muse-ee: A present is on its way to a certain musee in Brooklyn, New York. It may take a little while 'cause it's traveling 3,000 miles!




Share a message for your Muse-ee: Dear Jenifer in New South Wales, Australia,
A unique expression of creative fun is on its way...It is a long journey, but it will arrive in great condition! Do enjoy....
Your Mystery Muse


Share a message for your Muse-ee: C. Anderson
I just wanted you to know that your gift is going out tomorrow, the 18th. I hope you like what I have prepared for you.
Your Mystery Muse


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? This has been so much fun. I was a bit worried about getting the package posted in time so next year will start working on something special a little sooner so I am not so rushed.

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Dear Chris,
I hope you enjoy your package, it was so nice taking time out to put together a package for someone interested in art and words, I havent done that before.
Love and Blessings to you from Michelle.

Other comments: This is such a cool thing to do, thank you to Fred for organising this special gift swap.


Share a message for your Muse: Dear Washingtonian Muse
Just a note to say that your Canadian musee feels so honored to receive not one but two lovely packages from you. The ATC was lovely. I think it will go on the tree. Your first beautiful ornament set fire to my spirit and we went out and got a lovely Balsm fir - heavenly scented if not perfectly shaped. It's wonderful! Thank you so much for your gifts not only tangible but "spiritual".
susanna suchak in London, ON, Canada


Share a message for your Muse-ee: Heads Up for Wendy Allison!!
Hope you enjoy your package of retreat ideas for 2006 from Canada!!
Wishing you and yours a Serene Solstice, Chappy Chanuka, Kwazy Kwanza, Cheery Christmas and a Lovely Look and the Light!
Your mystery muse.


Share a message for your Muse-ee: Hi Andrea D.,
I'm so happy you enjoyed your gift tags. There is another surprise on the way! No, I haven't been selling any of my creations... for now I just create for fun. Have a super-fantastic holiday.
Wendy Allison, from Woodbury, MN


Share a message for your Muse-ee: MIRIAM TREISTER
YOUR BOX OF CREATIVE GOODIES IS ON ITS WAY!
POST OFFICE LADY SAID EAT WEDNESDAY =)

Other comments: LOVE, PEACE, AND ENDLESS CREATIVITY TO ALL!


Share a message for your Muse: Dear Jelene, what a treasure chest of goodies. You outdid yourself. Santa will be jelous or perhaps at the least offer you a job as head elf. Thank you, thank you! Happy holidaze!


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? It was so much fun gathering art things and making special art to send to Australia. I hope it arrived safely and was enjoyed. I love saying I now have art in international collections.

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Dear Aussie Muse-ee, I hope you are happy and well and enjoyed my package.

Other comments: Thanks to Artella and staff for making Christmas a time for giving and sharing. God bless you everyone!


Share a message for your Muse-ee: Barb, I hope you received your muse gift from Down Under, I had such fun putting it together, but I had to sign a lot of paperwork when I took it to the Post Office. Praying it got to you OK.


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? This was a wonderful endeavor that made the Artella community feel closer than ever!

Share a message for your Muse: Lori, Lori, Lori! I LOVED my "Follow Your Dreams" box! I got it yesterday and it totally made my day. It is so beautiful and I already have the perfect idea of the perfect things it will hold. It also ~smells~ so good (how did you DO that?) Thank you so much for this delicious gift, Mystery Muse!


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? It gave me the excitement of giving a true gift--something that is unexpected, original, and from the heart, to someone who shares my interest in art.

Share a message for your Muse: To Karen Boehme--I love the piece of art you created for me--it was so exciting to open the package, and the message in the work is very apt.

Share a message for your Muse-ee: To my musee--I hope you liked the Winter Solstice collage!I really enjoyed making something for someone I don't know and envisioning your suprise.

Other comments: To my musee--I hope you liked the Winter Solstice collage!I really enjoyed making something for someone I don't know and envisioning your suprise.


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? I love these mystery exchanges, I think they're part of the essence of life; not-quite-but-nearly true random acts of kindness. Now, if we could just get Mr Bush and Co on to this track. . . .

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Carol Henley of Roosevelt, your gift is winging its way from Australia and may well be in the air as I write. It comes to you packed with goodwill and loving kindness and I hope you have lots of little moments of delight from it.

Other comments: Fred, a big thank you for taking on the job of coordinating the MM project again. Your time and effort is truly appreciated by this "On top down under" muse. Blessings to you and your family and friends for a joyful Christmastime. Jos


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? An opportunity to create something unique for someone I have never met - hoping that way to connect with another soul.


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? It was a time to make something to please someone I didn't know at all - to bring some joy of discovery to her day. I hoped, and received, the same kind of joy when I received my package.

Share a message for your Muse: For Evelyn, Thanks so much for the treasures you sent me; I greatly enjoyed discovering and savoring all the trinkets you sent.

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Dear Muse-ee, I hope you had fun with my offering; it had parts to discover, too.

Other comments: We spend time and energy pleasing loved ones; it's fun to extend that to an unknown person. Thanks for sponsoring the exchange.


Share a message for your Muse-ee: Hi Kim, This is Bev and a funny thing happened on the way to the post office! I realized I had put the word Amy on your Art board instead of Kim! Why I don't know? I kept thinking of you as an Amy instead of as a Kim but at least I only handwrote it very small so please feel free to cover with a sticker. I did not mean to make you feel less special! The people at the post office misunderstood and when I wanted to take back home and open they said I couldn't because it was already metered! What a mess! I hope you are enjoying it anyway! Bev.


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? I feel totally blessed in life and participation in Mystery Muse reminds me of the power of creative energy; it is sustaining, uplifting and self-sowing.

Share a message for your Muse: I received a beautiful package from my Muse yesterday and have written a heartfelt letter of thanks. Yesterday morning we put our cat to sleep and the timing was wonderful for receiving such a package of creativity and joy. Thanks again, Jessye for my bundle of goodies!

Share a message for your Muse-ee: I am currently working on my Musee's mystery and planning on finishing it today.

Other comments: Holday blessings to all! Julie


Share a message for your Muse: To My Mystery Muse: I do not know your name, only that you're from Woodbury, Minnesota. But I do know this about you: you are one talented and creative person!!! Your gift tags are absolutely gorgeous, and very professional looking. If you're not already selling them, you should, 'cause they're just beautiful! Thank you so much for all the work you put into this thoughtful and beautiful gift. I don't know if I can bring myself to use them, because I don't want to give them up!! Happy Holidays, and thanks again!
Andrea de Lange


Share a message for your Muse: Hello Mystery Muse out in Seattle Washington! I just wanted to tell you that your gift arrived earlier this week and I was thrilled!!! Sorry for all the exclamation marks but I AM excited. You see yours was the very first decoration I hung this year. Our wee grandson and our daughter moved back in with us earlier in the month of November and I got laid off late in October, so I was feeling a little glum looking toward the holiday. But your most beautiful creation opened my heart to all the beauty around me. It is exquisite. I was so inspired. Wait, make that I AM so inspired. I actually found some time to work on my own pieces for sharing. Thank you, thank you, thank you and thank YOU. May your holiday be as special as you are.


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? I found the whole experience to be SO inspiring. I haven't even received the piece of art from my muse but it doesn't matter at all - we've been in touch quite a bit by e-mail. Just the process of creating and being connected with my Muse and my "Muse-ee" has been so delightful. Both seem like terrific women! It's been a hard year for me and this was a wonderful way to get re-energized. I had such a good time that I've decided to particiate in one of the ATC card swaps in the spring. Thank you to the folks at Artella for organizing this event. I am truly inspired.

Share a message for your Muse: Tonya - thanks for all of your terrific e-mails! I can't wait to see what the mail carrier brings in the next few days!

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Dicie - your art work is packaged up in my studio and on Monday will begin its long journey across the country to you! Thanks for your lovely e-mail. You really inspired me to make a fun and joyful piece.


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? It was wonderful to be able to send my creativity out in the world as a surprise for someone.

Share a message for your Muse: Lisa Chewing was my mystery muse & she sent a wonderful needlepoint dream pillow filled with Lavender. My house smells wonderful now.


Share a message for your Muse-ee: TO: Jos Munro
I am lovingly working on your package today and tomorrow -- I plan to mail it Monday, so you should have it soon. Don't give up on me!


Share a message for your Muse: Dear Mystery Muse.. I am so sorry that you are sick but do not be overwhelmed!! The flowers arrived yesterday and are BEAUTIFUL!! What a wonderful surprise and the star lilies smell like heaven!! Thank you so much...May your holidays be wonderful and may you feel better soon!!
Pattie Mosca


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? Such a lovely anticipation. I had forgotten about being a receiver until I received. Wow! The lovely beaded ornament made me stop and really 'feel' Christmas in all the bustle. Thank you. Thank you.

Share a message for your Muse: The beaded ornament really touched me as I made ornaments for my families this year. We must really be on the same starway. Thank you so much.

Share a message for your Muse-ee: I sent you a decorated gourd made by a art friend. She is special and I hope you enjoy it.

Other comments: I would love to do this again for another holiday---Valentine's day???


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? An opportunity to create something for someone in the Artella community..a holiday surprise to send in the mail

Share a message for your Muse: B. Starr, the wish box arrived filled with beautiful, colorful wishes. The embellishments, stamps, and words are filled with love. It sits next to the computer. Many, many thanks

Share a message for your Muse-ee: Cathy, what fun it was to make glittery stars. Enjoy your holidays and may they be filled with creative magic.

Other comments: Fred, Marney, Zura, Deb, Chantal, Bobby, and everyone at Artella, thank you ! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? In all of the holiday busy-ness, I really enjoyed taking time out to make a gift for my Muse-ee. I enjoyed it so much, I decided to make two! (wink)

Share a message for your Muse-ee: To Nici D. - I hope you liked your little box of lavender! Another gifty is on its way to you soon, and I will reveal myself then. :-)


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? Connected me to another creative soul who understands that "call" from my inner MUSE to the craft room...at every hour of the day and night. I decided to write my Artella Muse and found that we share quite a bit in common - though thousands of miles away!

Share a message for your Muse: I so look foward to the visit to the mailbox every day. I know the anticipation of seeing this special handcrafted gift will be surpassed by holding the creation in my hand, exploring every nuance and asking my inner Muse, "can we do that?"

Share a message for your Muse-ee: How terrific to just talk to you by email. I'm so glad I took the time to write you first - so my inner Muse can formulate the vision of what I hope will be a terrific personalized handmade gift(s) to arrive to you very soon!

Other comments: Loving this so much. Thanks to all who organized and participated.


What did participating in Artella's Mystery Muse 2005 mean to you? As with all things Artella this was a sheer delight to be a part of. And once again I turned my hand to something I've never tried before - I drew a picture from still life, made a mount, found a frame and shipped it off with a wing and a prayer to my Musee. I'm trusting it arrives safely, and more importantly that she is able to sense all the love with which it is sent from this side of the ocean.

Other comments: The wonder of Artella is the safe place it offers timid creative bods like me who are taking their first tentative steps towards the creative life they have always dreamed of. And taking part in something like the Mystery Muse makes the reality of all the gorgeous creative souls around the world all the more tangible.


What did participating in Artella's Mysterty Muse 2005 mean to you? I have had such fun creating my Muse gift...I love the element of surprise!

Leave a Message for your Muse: I have had a wonderful package arrive with a lovely decoupage Christmas tin pack with lavender! Heavenly! Thank you!

Leave a Message for your Musee: Mine has not gone out yet...but soon!