We have started cleaning up (kind of) for the Workshop on June 9th and 10th here at the studio. Not a whole lot— just so you can get in the door and walk through single file. This workshop is going to be so much fun, with lots of raffles and party favors, not to mention laughs and crafts. (OK, there’s the name of the next workshop. I see a poster already!) There are a few spaces left for Kathy’s and Charlotte’s classes. Amy’s smaller classes sold out quickly, but since we’re all jammed together here in this, uh, we like to say cozy little space, we’re practically all in one big class together anyway!

So stop dithering around and make your reservations—- you deserve to have this much fun!

~Mary

Mothers Day is fast approaching (May 13th!) and it’s time to think of how you want to celebrate the wonderfulness that is your mother. My mother died about 6 years ago, and I still get jealous when I see women out shopping or having lunch with their moms! We always had such a good time together. Her name was Mary Engelbreit too (pictured above: The Marys Engelbreit). If I was having a problem or just needed a friend, I’d run over to my mom’s and we’d talk for hours and rearrange the furniture AND she’d make me all my favorite food on top of it!

So take a look around our online shop and see if there’s anything there that would let your mom (or any mom in your life!) know how much you love and appreciate her. In fact, we’ve just added a bunch of new Mothers Day prints, and I’m signing them for free if you order before May 13th. But make sure you order before then if you’d like them to arrive in time for the big day! And to all you Club Mary members out there: login to the website to get your super secret code word that will give you 20% of everything in the store from now until May 13th!

Sure, it’s a commercial holiday, but  trust me— even the most cynical moms are secretly looking for at least a card and a great big hug!

~Mary

Hey, we made a movie!! Actually it’s just a short little video showing me doing a drawing from start to finish. Take a look and let us know if you like it in the comment section. And if you do like it, please send it to as many of your friends as you can—- the more people who see it, the merrier!

~Mary

If you are anywhere near a Target then I highly suggest you run there as fast as you can! Why, you may ask? Because Mary Engelbreit products are everywhere in the See Spot Save bins at the front of the store. If you’re a Target shopper, like myself, you know that these products never last long and when they are gone…….they’re gone.

Our President, John Mavrakis, just happened to zoom into a Target while he is out of town on business and this is a very small preview of what he spotted.

These are two quick shots taken by his phone; however, as you can see there are tins and various other products available. I’m sure he would have been able to get additional shots, but apparently the aisles were crammed full with so many ME fans that this was all he could manage.

We would love to hear what products you scored from the SSS bins at Target! Tell us in the comments below!

~Tabitha at ME Studios

Dear Friends, It’s time to think about coming to St. Louis for the only Home Companion Workshops offered in 2012. On June 9 & 10, Mary’s Studio will be available again for all classes and festivities.  We’re pleased to have Kathy Curotto and Charlotte Lyons returning to teach their inspiring techniques and imaginative projects. As our 3rd teacher (can it really be true!) Amy Powers joins us.  She’ll teach 2 all-day projects similar to many you’ve enjoyed in her quarterly online magazine, Inspired Ideas.

Here are some important links for more information: links for classes, agenda, where to stay and downloadable registration form!

Can’t wait to see ya!

Here are some new spring and Easter figurines from Bethany Lowe! How cute are they??  Don’t they just make you want to skip through the daffodils and start planting gardens? Visit our shop to see all of them. Buy one (or two!) and get your Spring on!!!

Plus– NEW TOTES! We’ve got new satchel style bags and beach bags. In fact, I just recently returned from a trip to Florida where I personally ‘field tested’ these beach bags on an actual beach. It was hard work hanging out on that beach all day but I had to be sure they work properly.

And they do! Let us know what you think.

~Mary

Matthew Mead, one of the intrepid souls who’s single-handedly trying to bring back the print magazine, has a new issue out, and I’m proud to say that I’m in it. Just a little blurb about me and my beloved celluloid birdcages, but the company I’m keeping in this magazine is priceless. I also had a project in his Christmas issue last year.

This spring issue is packed full of beautiful photographs, craft projects and homes, so look for it at your local Barnes and Noble or order it directly from Amazon.

Support Your Local Magazine Maker! Or ANY magazine maker—- they can’t do it without your help!

~Mary

I have been on a decorative painting tear lately, mostly as a way to avoid doing real work. No, actually I did it because I was feeling kind of blocked with the drawing side of things and it helps me if I do something completely different. Opens up the brain and gets those creative juices flowing again, you know? So I bought a clock from Pier 1 when it went on sale for half off and painted it for my kitchen……

I painted this old wicker and bamboo table for my studio (the top opens up so I can hide lots of things in there)……..

I painted this a while ago but just touched it up and re-varnished it because it gets a lot of use in our kitchen…….

I painted and decoupaged this tray for our guest room……..

And I’m about to start a big project, a wicker bedside table, also in the guest room.

And my plan worked! I’m now in the mood to draw calendars and cards—- I can’t wait to get started!

As a matter of fact, that wicker table may have to wait until I get my next artist’s block.

~Mary

Registration begins April 3rd! Click here to learn more…

Here are the fun classes we’re offering at the workshop this summer!

Click here for more details.

 

Tagbook and Memoboard Windowbox by Charlotte Lyons