Free Shipping for the Next Three Days!

Free Shipping for the Next Three Days

Orders of $75 or more will receive free shipping today, tomorrow and Friday.   Remember, if you use your coupons or Stampin’ Rewards dollars on this order, your product total (after the deductions) must be at the $75 mark to qualify. Also, since you’ll be at the $75 threshold, you’ll also qualify to purchase the product of the month for…

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Let’s Create Together February Live

Let's Create Together - live stamping once a month

Hello stamping friends!  It’s time to send out the measurements and supply list for this Thursday’s “Let’s Create Together” Live with Ann & me.  For those who don’t know Ann, she’s my very good friend who also happens to be a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Australia. Last month, we changed our monthly format to include YOU in the stamping fun.…

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New Stampin’ Positioner Tool in Every February Joining Kit!

Join Stampin' Up! in February and get a new Stampin' Positioner Tool for free

When you join Stampin’ Up! between February 3 and March 2, you’ll get the new Stampin’ Positioner tool for FREE!  Along with your Stampin’ Positioner, you’ll receive your Starter Kit, which includes free shipping and catalogs to share. Plus, you’ll get all the fun that comes with being part of Stampin’ Up!’s supportive crafting community. There’s no better time to…

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Creating with Lovely Blossoms

Lovely Arrangements Hybrid Card

I’m really enjoying each element of the new Lovely Blossoms suite: the stamps, dies, paper, ribbon, gems and embossing folder. Each work so well together, but they are also designed to work well on their own or with paired with another product. I’ve showcased this suite in two different live classes and will be doing a third tomorrow. (January 27).…

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I joined Stampin’ Up! 19 years ago today!

Christine Josti of Mail Something Pretty begins her 19th year with Stampin' Up!

Today I celebrate and begin my 19th year as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator!  Whoop Whoop!  When I joined in 2007, I had only heard about Stampin’ Up! 4 months earlier. Since the very beginning, Stampin’ Up! has been the only paper crafting company I’ve ever used.  I attended a card making class at our local YWCA and instantly fell in…

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Fab-ewe-lous Woolly Friends Bundle

Woolly Friends Bridge Card - Sending Flowers & Sunshine

We had Stamp Club this week where we get together once a month and make cards & projects. Each card was very different from the other: a Valentine, a floral card (that I will post about later) and this adorable sheep Bridge Card made with the fab-ewe-lous Woolly Friends Bundle. As my friend Barbara would say: It’s “Stinkin’ Cute” (and…

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January Bonus Days Coupons

When you shop between January 6 and February 2 and spend $50, you'll earn a $5 Bonus Day Coupon!

When you shop between January 6 and February 2 and spend $50, you’ll earn a $5 Bonus Day Coupon!  If you purchase $100, you’ll earn two $5 coupons.  There are no limits on how many coupons you can earn!!!! (Keep in mind bonuses will be calculated after any Stampin’ Rewards are applied). Be sure to save all your coupons so you…

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Tip on New Stamp & Die Organizers

Watch my video tip on how to maximize the new Stamp & die organizers

Stampin’ Up! has redesigned their stamp set packaging.  Stamp sets now only come in these new sturdy, opaque envelopes called Stamp & Die Organizers (no more DVD styled cases).  These envelopes are also being used for all die sets (so that stamp sets and die envelopes are the same size).  Beginning in 2026, ALL stamp sets will only be photopolymer.…

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2026 Mini Catalog is Live!

2026 Mini Catalog

Each New Year brings a new catalog AND new Online Exclusives products!!! You are going to love all the products that are being offered in early 2026 – Valentines Day, Easter, Spring, Wedding, Masculine…..there’s something for everyone. View the digital copy of the 2026 Mini Catalog. See all the new Online Exclusives products.

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2026 Mini Catalog Paper Share Now Available

2026 Mini Catalog Paper Share

Prior to the launch to every new Stampin’ Up! catalog, I offer Paper Shares. A Paper Share is a great way to see and use all of the new papers, but at a quarter of the price. Each Share contains 1/4 pack of each new Designer Series and Specialty papers. If you find that you fall in love with a…

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Let’s Create Together

Let's Create Together - live stamping once a month

Many of you know that I go live with my friend Ann Lewis, who is a demonstrator in Australia, once a month.  This joint venture will continue in 2026, but we are changing things up a bit.  Rather than just demonstrate a card/project, we are inviting you to make the card/project right along with us. Have you ever heard of…

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2026 Stamp Club Openings

Stamp Club Members - would you like to join Stamp Club?

If you live local to the South Shore of Massachusetts and would like to get together to stamp in person (& with a great group of women), then I invite you to join my Stamp Club. My Stamp Clubs last for 6 months and meet the second week of the month in my Norwell home, specifically the second Monday evening,…

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Details: January’s Two Day Virtual Card Retreat Registration Open

Virtual Card Retreat will be on January 22 & 23. Be sure to sign up!

I finally have more details to share with you about January’s Two Day Virtual Card Retreat. I just signed up myself this afternoon.  Over the summer, Stampin’ Up! hosted their first Virtual Retreat (for scrapbooking) with huge success.  I’m excited they decided to do one for us card makers.  What is it? During this two-day virtual event, you’ll create 15 fabulous…

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Stuck on what to write inside your cards?

sending a letter is meaningful

I created something that will help you every single time and you’ll be able to access it beginning on Black Friday. Check back here on Friday, or better yet, be sure you are on my mailing list to get the first notification. Not receiving my weekly emails? You can sign up for them right here.

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Crafting with a Cause

$25 for every Handmade Tea box Class sold in November will be donated to No Kid Hungry

Last week, I shared in my weekly email that I’m donating $25 of every Handmade Tea Box Class sold during the month of November to No Kid Hungry, an amazing organization helping to feed children and their families across the country. Thank you so much to everyone who’s already joined in and crafted for a cause! 💛 If you haven’t signed up for…

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Love & Courage Helps World-Wide Breast Cancer

Love & Courage stamp set. With each purchase of this set, $3 will be donated to world-wide beast cancer organizations

For the past several years, Stampin’ Up! has helped organizations around the world with their Making a Difference program. This year the Love & Courage stamp set will support Breast Cancer organizations around the world. The Love & Courage Stamp Set is made for those affected by breast cancer. For moments when words matter most, these stamps help you create…

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Side Easel Card with Peaceful Gardens Suite

Side Easel Card with Peaceful Gardens Suite

We are always looking for a new fold or technique, right? You may have seen an easel card before, but what about a Side Easel Card? This card comes together so nicely and is fully adaptable to many different papers, sentiments and focal points. I was inspired by Karen Titus of Stamping on the Back Porch. She had some versions…

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More Details On Joining Stampin’ Up!

Join Stampin' Up! in October for extra products

The other day I posted about different type of interpretation of the “Best Ever” Join Offer Stampin’ Up! is having this month.  I received the following question based on that email and I thought I would share both the question and answer since you may want further explanation as well. If you missed that post, you can read it: https://mailsomethingpretty.com/the-best-join-offer-ever/…

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