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…
Have you seen the swirly circle cards all over the internet? My team member Michelle tried to teach me how to make one and I got all confused. No fault of hers, I just couldn’t understand the written directions. I am more of a visual learner, so after she patiently taught me how to make it, I changed up the…
I’m trying to be conservative with my Berry Delightful paper since it won’t be available after February*. I love it so much and will miss it! When I first started stamping many years ago, I used to make a lot of one-sided notecards. One because they were quick & easy to make many and two because you didn’t have to…
Two weeks ago (can you believe it was two weeks – sometimes it feels like yesterday and sometimes it feels like two months), the Inauguration happened. I’m not going to get into politics here, but amid the speeches, the songs, prayers and poems, there was fashion. I’m not talking pant suits, hats, masks or ties, I’m talking real American fashion.…
A past favorite Hey Chick is now joining Hey Birthday Chick – it’s Chick-tacular! Hey Chick was an overwhelming favorite in 2017 when it was offered for free during Sale-a-bration. Stampin’ Up! is bringing it back again, beginning today and is pairing it with coordinating dies so you can cut those chicks out with ease. Not only that, but new…
I wasn’t able to host an Open House this year due to everyone staying home, but I am still offering a January Special. This offer ends on January 31st and won’t return until next year. I like to offer a special during January to go along with Stampin’ Up!’s Sale-a-bration incentive. As a reminder, for every $50 you spend during…
