Long ago, I used to make quilts. My first quilt started as a Queen size and then we upgraded to a King size bed, so I had to add borders to make it even bigger. Baby quilts would have been a better way to start because of their smaller size, but that is where I ended up, making quilts for…
The Flowering Zinnias Designer Series Paper is my March Product Spotlight! Both sides of each sheet of paper is sure to be used on your projects. It’s hard to choose a favorite, especially with all the bright and cheery colors. Order a pack (or two) using host code CFZUPJDF by March 24 & I’ll send you this pdf tutorial on…
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…
My January Product Spotlight is ANYTHING from the Bee Mine Suite: the Bee Mine stamp set, punch, Designer Series Paper, ribbon, square pillow boxes and/or enamel adhesive-backed hearts & flowers. These products are so much fun to use and so versatile – you do not have to make Valentine only projects. Order any of these products by January 20 using…
At the beginning of each new catalog, I offer the option to purchase a Paper Share. What is a Paper Share? A Paper Share is a sampling of Designer (patterned/specialty) Paper. I offer Paper Shares at the start of each new Stampin’ Up! catalog. It allows you to see, feel and use the paper before buying a full pack, all…
For the entire month of June, Stampin’ Up! is giving everyone 15% off Designer Series Paper Packs. No codes need to be entered for the sale, the price will come up automatically. Who doesn’t love patterned paper?!?!? In addition to this sale, I thought I would offer an extra incentive for ordering Designer Series Paper. If order any pack of…
What is a Paper Share? A Paper Share is a sampling of the new designer papers from Stampin’ Up! It allows you to see, feel and use the paper before buying the full packs of your favorites. This is what happens when you reserve a Paper Share with me: I will order all of the new papers, cut them, label…
When I ask stampers what is something they would like help with, many times the answer involves Designer Series Paper. The responses vary between being a paper “hoarder”and having too much, not wanting to cut it or, not sure how to use it. Packs of Designer Series Paper generally come in two different sizes: 12″ x 12″ and 6″ x…
What is a Paper Share? A Paper Share is a sampling of new designer paper from Stampin’ Up! It allows you to see, feel and use the paper before buying the full packs of your favorites. When you reserve a designer series paper share, I will order all of the new paper from the latest Stampin’ Up! catalog, cut it,…
I love letting you know when new products are available. Introducing Fitting Florets! This Fitting Florets new collection adds just the right amount of elegance to any occasion, including Christmas and seasonal celebrations. The collection includes two stamp sets, coordinating dies, Designer Series Paper and Gold Gems, which you can purchase all together or separately. Please keep in mind, the Festive…
I’m excited to share details on my 2022 Holiday Catalog Paper Share and my NEW Ribbon + Share. The deadline for all three options is June 30. Please email me your choice/s and I’ll send you payment information: christine@mailsomethingpretty.com The Paper Share will include one 6″ x 12″ sheet of each new Holiday Designer Series Paper (unless is comes pre-cut…
With the start of every new catalog I offer a Paper Share. Paper Shares are a great way to see & get all the papers without having to buy ALL of the papers (because you only get a portion of each pack). You still get every pattern and every pack, just a smaller size & quantity. It’s a great way…
We’ve all probably made some version or two of a strip card. Sometimes these types of cards have different names: patchwork, herringbone (depending on the pattern you create), quilting, strippy scrappy and so forth. They all use varying sized strips of paper. The papers can be all patterned, solid or a combination of the two. I’ve made a few of…
February 1st marks the first day of the Chinese New Year, the year of the Tiger. Celebrations last for 16 days. When I heard it was going to be the Year of the Tiger, my first thought went to the In the Wild Suite of products. I only have the paper from this suite, but that was enough to…
Valentines Day is right around the corner! Be ready to spread your love (& sweet treats) with these cute handmade Valentine treat boxes. They are super easy and fun to make, especially with the new Sweet Talk Valentines Designer Paper which you can find in the 2022 Occasions Catalog. Or, use your own stash of Valentines paper (I bet you…
Sometimes it’s hard to make a decision when you can’t see what you are buying. Below are photos of all of the new Designer Papers included in the Paper Share. Hopefully these images will convince you that you need all of these papers!!! Each share will consist of one sheet of every pattern, cut 6″ x 12″ (unless they are…
I saw a similar card online and fell in love with the “graphicness” off it. Cohesive stripes in all different directions but work together. I thought this would be a perfect card for Club Class (and I was right). I had plenty of the Sale-a-Bration Hand Penned paper left over which is why I chose to do the card in…
Interactive cards are fun to both make & receive. I have found that some interactive cards can be tedious, time consuming and I’ll admit, a little frustrating to make. But, this Pinwheel card is not that! It’s very easy to make and put together. The trick is, just a lot of cutting. If you can cut paper then you can…
This post is FULL of card samples, all using this same sketch AND using the 9 sale packs of Designer Series Papers. The sale for these papers goes until August 2. I wanted to create a versatile sketch for you to see how easy it is to use your pattern papers. I often receive questions asking how to use pattern papers, which…
Who doesn’t love Stampin’ Up!’s patterned papers? Each is unique, colorful and coordinating to the different 53 colors. During the month of July, 9 sets of papers are on sale. Be sure to grab yours at www.mailsomethingpretty.com/shoponline.
