Usually, the only way to apply color to black card stock is to heat embossing. But, there is now a new way to apply color! Soft Pastels. These new Soft Pastels are, in my opinion, a hidden gem in the Annual Catalog. They are found on the bottom of page 126, in-between the set of Marvelous Stampin’ Write Markers and…
I send cards to my In Color Club each month focusing on a different new color. For June, I highlighted the new In color Soft Succulent. I took photos of each step I did while making this card, thinking you may like to see how to create it too. It’s a fun card and technique to make: Easy Watercolor Wash Using Water Painters…
I just created this card LIVE on Instagram! My first time doing Instagram LIVE (I’ll admit, it was kind of fun). I’m doing a new series – Creating from the Catalog Unscripted (and not prepped). Making the whole project live by looking at the catalog and copying. No editing, all mistakes & mishaps there for you all to see as…
For those of us who live in the US, the 4th of July is tomorrow. Cookouts, beach, mini-golf, fireworks are just some of the usual traditions. Even if you don’t celebrate Independence Day, these striped cards are easy to reproduce and customize. All you need to do is change the colors and cut outs for the middle. This card is an…
I am so happy with how this card came out and am thrilled to show you how to make it. Copy it exactly or put your own spin on it with different color combinations, stripe widths and/or cut out layers. I just love this color combination of Night of Navy, Mossy Meadow, Just Jade, Misty Moonlight and Soft Succulent. This…
Now is the time to take stock of what you have and what you need. Check your inventory on adhesives (the multipurpose liquid glue & dimensionals are my two favorites), envelopes, paper (white – thick & regular), maybe add a new color ink pad or two and don’t forget the matching paper. How about a new stamp set?? Stampin’ Up!…
It’s the start of Strawberry Season! Time to celebrate summer with strawberries. It’s the perfect time to pick your berries in a patch, at a farmer’s market, local producer or your favorite food store. But don’t stop there! Create with strawberries too – not with the actual berry (although I bet the juice makes a great dye), but with stamps…
I am still in love with all 5 of the new In Colors and can’t pick a favorite: Pale Papaya, Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink, Soft Succulent and Evening Evergreen. Isn’t it wonderful when you love them all???? Below is a video showing how I made an easy fun fold using these colors. Also I shared photographs of these colors and…
Last Friday I did a Facebook Live that lasted 55 minutes. Yikes!!!! You can watch the replay anytime by visiting my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mailsomethingpretty/. The following card is one I made during the Live. I discovered while stamping & chatting that printed material shows backwards in Lives. Who knew?? All my measurements showed backwards. I decided to re-film this card so…
I received a card from one of my Club Members and I loved the fold she used. So, I decided to copy her card using all of the new In Colors – I think they came out fabulous! I found these cards to be quite addictive in making because of the super easy fold. It’s also a great way to…
I was going through the photos section of my phone and came across these cards I made as part of a gift for my mom last summer. These are really easy sunflower cards. All you need to do is cut the shapes and adhere the pieces together. The beauty of sunflowers are they can be used for any occasion or…
There are many fun (and some complicated) ways of making Shaker cards, but this one will be the easiest shaker card you’ll ever make. I promise!!! The secret to this card is the clear envelope. Watch the video to see how easy it really is and then you can make your own. Easy Shaker Card Tutorial Video Do you agree…
The Clearance Rack was just refreshed with a whole bunch of holiday products. All with great savings. Clearance Rack items are always while supplies last, so take a look now to see what you must have. Shop & look here.
The new Butterfly Brilliance stamp is LARGE. There are 6 butterflies on one stamp. The largeness is both a great thing and can cause a few (overcomeable) inconveniences. All at once, you can create an instant background or have 6 instant butterflies to cut with the coordinating Butterfly Wings dies. Color all the butterflies the same, or give them their…
I have used the Arrange a Wreath set & dies a lot since I purchased it, definitely well used, loved and recommended. I came across a photograph on the internet that showed two wreaths intertwined together – such a brilliant (and easy) idea! This little snip steps up your wreath to make it look so complicated, but it’s really not.…
Creating Ice Cream & Popsicles are fun and easy to create with these ice cream and popsicle stamps, punch and paper. But if you look closely, there are several alternate card ideas for the Sweet Ice Cream stamp set too. I challenged myself to stick with the same color palette for each card, as well as the same card base…
If you haven’t fallen in love with the new Friends are Like Seashells bundle and suite yet, you will after seeing this card & video. It is truly beautiful and can be made for almost any occasion. Even if you do not live by the ocean, shells are are universal love. Stampin’ Up! really outdid themselves with these Sand…
The new Sand & Sea suite of products are unbelievably beautiful. The coordinating Friends are like Seashells stamp set, Seaside Seashells dies and Seashells embossing folder is an amazing trio that works so well together. There is a “proper” use of order to make them work so well together (it just makes it easier for you). I discovered there are…
I am sure you have discovered after seeing many of my designs that I am more of a clean & simple type of stamper. Some cards have layers, but not overly so. Bright colors over subtle or vintage. Rarely do I buy a set for only one purpose or particular image. Versatility is what draws me to sets & dies.…
This was a Club project from last week. It’s a fun and super easy side fold card that is a perfect design for using patterned papers. I am sure you can imagine the versatility of this design by simply changing out the papers and colors. The plaid paper works really nicely because you can see the extension of the pattern…
