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…
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…
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…
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/…
Kits make GREAT holiday gifts because they are all-inclusive, meaning everything you need to make the cards/projects comes in the box. Perfect for beginners. And for one more day, they are ALL on Sale! The sale ends at midnight on Wednesday, October 8. Hurry and order yours!
Stampin’ Up! is offering an amazing, hard to refuse joining incentive for the entire month of October. There are two joining choices, but I want to show you how one choice may be better than the other. First, here are the two incredible “best offers EVER”: Both choices are fantastic! Here’s how the first choice may be better than the…
Looking for a fun project for this year’s World Card Making Day? Stampin’ Up! is hosting a one hour, free virtual event that anyone can attend. All you need to do is register (and you’ll even get a small gift after the event). Register Here!
Believe it or not, my annual 12 Weeks of Christmas series begins next Wednesday!!!! Starting on October 1st, I will email out a different sample (with measurements & supply list) as inspiration for your handmade Christmas. You need to be on my mailing list to receive each idea. So, if you are not receiving my weekly emails (that go out…
The 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar is a brand-new countdown calendar full of exclusive products you can craft with all year long! (The products in each slot are not Christmas products, but rather for everyday use). I’m sure you’ve seen countdown box calendars: tea of the day, toys (we had the lego one), beauty products, types of chocolate…
Both the new Holiday Catalog and new set of Online Exclusives products begin today! There’s something for every style: whimsical, modern and of course traditionally classic. Get a head start on creating your holiday cards, tags and gifts this September. Come December, you’ll be ever so happy that you did! Click 2025 Holiday Catalog to view the Digital Version of…
Believe it or not, it’s time to sign up for your Holiday Paper & Ribbon Shares. The new Holiday catalog & Online Exclusives product line launches next week, on September 3rd. Shares sign up deadline is September 2nd. There are a lot of papers and ribbons in these shares this year! I can’t show you the inside of the catalog…
For anyone local (or within a driving distance of) Norwell MA, I’m inviting you to my 3rd in-person Creativity Event. Deadline to sign up is September 5. You’ll spend an afternoon with other stampers and crafters creating 5 cards, one treat/bag box and 3 seasonal tags. Lunch is included. Read more details and sign up to attend!
Starting today and for the whole month of August, there is a 15% off sale on products using the 2025-2027 In Colors. That’s a lot of products! Inks, card stock, embellishments, Designer Series Paper that includes at least one of these colors and even the brand new Bunch of Thanks Kit that was released today. View and Shop all that…
There are so many versions of strip cards out there. This Chevron Strip Card also uses up scraps and it’s one you’ll want to keep “in your back pocket”. The Chevron Strip Cards uses 1/2″ strips of scraps, pieces we all have (and I’m sure keep). Mix and match your packs of paper – use whatever goes together. You’ll even…
Free Shipping on orders of $75 will start tomorrow (Wednesday) and last until midnight on Friday. Not only will you save on shipping – but you’ll also earn 10% in Rewards points!!! Shop: www.mailsomethingpretty.com/shop
The New Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder #166145 launched today (along with many other new products). I love embossing folders because there is so much you can do with them, coloring and texture. This Sunflower folder is fantastic! The images of the flower and leaves are so deep and textured. You can use this embossing folder as either the focal point…
It’s that time of year when I open up slots for my in-person Stamp Club. Club meetings will be held in my Norwell, Massachusetts home studio. I know not everyone lives close enough to attend, but if you do, we’d love for you to join us! If you are not able to join, many of the projects we make will…
A few of you had questions about the new Stampin’ Up! “Virtual Album Retreat”. I believe that this video, created by Stampin’ Up!, will answer a lot of your questions (plus show a lot of visuals of the kit) better than I can. But if you do have further questions, please ask me and I will find the answer for…
What is a “the Virtual Album Retreat“? Who the Retreat is for: All crafters who love to scrapbook! When: July 16–18, 2025, 2:00 –10:30 p.m. MT Where: Private Facebook Group Registration: There is no registration for this event! By purchasing the Month by Month Album Retreat 2025 kit, you’ll get access to an exclusive Facebook group where the live event will stream and where you can watch…
I’m very excited to announce my next online class! In my brand-new online class, I’ll teach you how to create stunning 3D Exploding Cards that fold flat for mailing—but when opened, they POP into a fun, box-style base with a dramatic fan-shaped centerpiece. You won’t believe how easy it is to go from simple to spectacular with just paper, glue…
