To make room for the new, you must always clear away the old. Beginning tomorrow, April 9, Stampin’ Up!’s retirement sale begins and many of the products will be on sale. All of these retiring and sale products are on a while supplies last status. If you want something, the time to buy is now. Visit the shopping page, www.mailsomethingpretty.com/shop,…
There are several types of papers you can use for masking: post it notes, copy paper, removable paper and Stampin’ Up!’s very own Masking Paper. Masking is a technique to use when you want to cover up a specific area. You may want stamped images in one area and not in another. You can create perspective by stamping an image,…
Updated – Sold out! The Mystery Boxes are now available to purchase!!! First come, first served. There are a total of 18 boxes. U.S. only. Buy your box here! Even though the link is through PayPal, you can click pay as a guest and use your credit card instead of using PayPal. My “stamping stash” has grown and grown over…
Beginning tomorrow, 3pm Eastern Time, my Mystery Boxes will be available for purchase (U.S. only). I have a limited amount and will be available while supplies last. My “stamping stash” has grown and grown over the last many years and I can no longer store or use it all. Rather than hold a yard sale, I decided to put together…
Stampin’ Up! just released new products to their Online Exclusives section of their store. Are you a coffee lover? How about Zinnias or Magnolias? Have fun memories of pulling a little red wagon? Like fun scripts? Stampin’ Up! has you covered!!!!! All of these themes (plus a few more) are now available in the Online Exclusives section of the store.…
With Sale-a-bration ending on Thursday, I thought it would be fun to have another Mystery Host Party. Leap Year Mystery Host Party! As a reminder about Sale-a-bration:
A few years ago I created a Black & White Quilt Strip card that became very popular, with over 2K views on YouTube. I think it became popular for two reasons: everyone loves a dynamic Black & White card and it’s a great technique to use up scrap strips of paper. Of course you can make this card using any…
If you’re into card making (and you wouldn’t be reading this blog post if you weren’t), then I bet you love taking one idea and turning it into your own version. That’s exactly what I did with this card. I saw a card on page 22 of the Stampin’ Up! 2024 Occasions Catalog, liked certain elements of it and then…
Each month I focus on a specific product and show you many ways of using it. I love that Stampin’ Up!’s products are versatile and can be using in so many different ways and combinations. For February, I am spotlighting the Mini Alphabet Dies #162934. These dies are completely versatile and are 3/4″ in height. Use the letters to personalize projects: cards,…
Sometimes you just can’t find the “perfect” gift for someone special in a store or online. In my family, my dad is the hardest person to find a gift for. Many times I either make him something homemade from the kitchen, or give him coupons to use in the future. He loves to hold onto the coupons and years later…
Two of the most common responses I get when people sign up for my mailing list: What are your current struggles/challenges with paper crafting? There are many responses I can reply with, but in this New Year/Resolutions Season, I am going to tell you that being a member of my Creative Stamp Club can fulfill both these questions/needs. I currently have openings…
I open spots in my Creative Stamp Club twice a year and now is one of those times! I would love for you to join us, either as an in-person Club member or to-go. All of the Club details are listed below. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. My Creative Stamp Club runs from January through…
The Deckled Circle Dies include 14 nesting circle dies. The smallest has a 1″ diameter and the largest has a diameter of 5-3/4″! There are so MANY crafting uses and possibilities for these Deckled Circle Dies! As with my other featured monthly Product Spotlights, I am giving away a free PDF tutorial with the purchase of these dies. Purchase them…
Gifting a crafter supplies can sometimes be tricky because you don’t know what they already have, or what they need. But, you can’t go wrong with giving a Gift Certificate for crafting supplies! Give the gift of a Mail Something Pretty Gift Certificate. Your recipient can use it towards Stampin’ Up! supplies or an online class. Gift certificates can be…
I hope you are able to get out and support your local crafters, artisans, bakers, restaurants, bookstores, farmer’s markets, corner stores and galleries today. If not today, I’m sure they will appreciate your business any other day too! A reminder that my small business special offer is still going on. Once you sign up, you’ll receive sketch #1 and can…
Until November 15, I will be sending everyone who orders a pack of A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper #162377 a FREE Hidden & Double Hidden Fun Fold Card PDF Tutorial (value $15). You can use this paper as I did or use any other papers with these fun folds. Be sure to use host code 77729BJH when…
I hope you are enjoying making some cards today and this weekend. In celebrating World Card Making Day, I thought I would help continue the celebration by offering one of my fun card making online classes with a 40% discount. Have you seen the LovePop card ads in your social media feeds? They’re beautiful, but so expensive. If you love…
Stampin’ Up! is hosting a free, virtual stamping event that is open to everyone. It goes from 4-7pm EST. If you can’t attend live, you can watch the replay until October 31. You must be registered to watch both live and the replay. Stampin’ Up! will send you all the links you need. Register Here. I thought I would help…
There are only a few hours left before the first of the 12 Weeks of Christmas Ideas is delivered to your inbox. Do you receive emails from Mail Something Pretty? If yes, your week one is on it’s way and there is nothing for you to do. If not, sign up NOW so you don’t miss anything! Prior weeks will…
Stampin’ Up! has been celebrating their 35th Anniversary all year and have come up with an amazing celebratory finale! During the month of October, you can choose to either save 35% off the $99 Starter Kit or receive 35% more products from the $99 Starter Kit. Plus, you’ll also receive free shipping, a complementary Paper Pumpkin kit and catalogs to share…
