Holiday Catalog Paper Share

Paper Share

It’s the time of year for my Annual Holiday Paper Share!!! With the launch of every new catalog, I offer a Paper Share.  I divide each pack of paper into fours – so you only pay a fourth of the cost for ALL new Designer and Specialty papers.  It’s a great way to get your hands on all the papers…

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Sweet as a ? Peach August Class

I’m thrilled to announce my first official stamping event since pre-COVID!!!!  You can attend in person or online.  Details listed below: Sweet as a ? Peach August Class Details: Make 4 Sweet as a Peach inspired cards and circle handled favor box.  Cards fit into included acetate gift box with coordinating gift tag – the perfect gift to give. Plus, you get a tube…

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My First Instagram LIVE, Making this Card

Goldfish card made live on my Instagram channel

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…

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9 Card Samples Using the Same Sketch & All the Sale Papers

Tidings of Christmas card

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…

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Made in the U.S.A

Stamps, Ink & Paper made in the USA

Did you know that Stampin’ Up! makes their rubber & photopolymer stamps, ink pads and papers in the USA?  Stampin’ Up! is based in Utah and tries to keep as many products as local as possible.  Happy Independence Day!

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Easy Red, White & Blue Cards

Red, White & Blue Card

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…

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DIY Striped Flip Card

Striped Flip Card

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…

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Create a Banner to Celebrate the Arrival of Summer!

Celebrate the Arrival of Summer with a Mini Banner

We make banners for birthdays, showers, weddings, anniversaries, retirements…why not the arrival of summer?  Spruce up your window, mantle or mirror with a cute little banner of brightly colored papers and personalized message.  In this case, I wrote SUMMER on my cute mini banner.  There are so many different and fun patterns of paper you can choose from and reasons…

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Free Shipping TODAY!!!!!

free shipping today!

Stampin’ Up! does not offer free shipping very often.  Today is our lucky day!!!!!  Be sure to check out the Clearance rack and Last Chance list for deals, plus all those new products in the just released 2021/22 Annual Catalog. Shop right here – www.mailsomethingpretty.com/shoponline.

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Free Shipping on TOMORROW 6/24

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!…

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Pop Up Online Card Class Now Available

Pop Up Online Card Class

I’m thrilled to announce my next online class.  I often get questions asking how to make interactive pop up cards and I’m finally ready to show you! In this class, I will show you: 4 Ways of making a Pop Up Card All you need is paper, scissors and glue Get started right away and use the supplies you already have.…

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Celebrate Summer with Strawberries!

Card made with Sweet Strawberry bundle

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…

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Stampin’ Up! Right on Trend

Now that we are able to linger and wander a little more in stores, I am seeing some reoccurring themes in the current trends.  I love wandering around Home Goods, TJ Maxx and Marshalls to see what great deals I can get.  Walk around in these and similar stores and you’ll see some of the current trends: macramé, wild animals, peaches…

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NEW: Monthly Sketch Program

Sign Up for my Monthly Sketch Program

I’m thrilled to announce my new Monthly Sketch Program!   This sketch program is a solution for “where do I start” or “I need to make a quick card and don’t have time to design” and “I have all these pretty papers and don’t know what to do with them”. To help you with these concerns, I created a Monthly Sketch…

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Stamp Club – Local & To Go

Stamp Club Details

Every six months I start up a new Stamp Club.  The next round begins on June 14th.  Stamp Club is open to US residents who both live close to me (local) and far away (to-go).  Details on the Club are below and I hope you consider joining!  Please contact me prior to June 10 if you are interested or have…

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Last Day to Join with Extra Free Products

Join Stampin' Up! for only $99 and choose $155 of products!!!

TODAY is the last day to get extra free products with your Starter Kit!!!! Pay only $99 and choose any $155 of products PLUS get free shipping, a Paper Pumpkin kit and catalogs to share with friends. All valued over $200 for only $99. WOW!!!!! > Join my team of Wicked Stampahs & > Join Stampin’ Up! and all the…

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Video: Easy Fun Fold with New In Colors

evening evergreen easy fold card

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…

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Free “United Through Creativity” Digital Download!

Free "United Through Creativity" Digital Download!

The first Stampin’ Up! value statement is this: we care about people first. What does that look like? Caring about people first means treating others with kindness, respect, and equal consideration. It means working together towards a common goal, helping each other through life’s challenges, and celebrating one another’s accomplishments. It means including others, even when we disagree, have contrasting life…

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Join Me & All the FUN!

Me & My friend Ann, an Australian Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Stampin’ Up! is holding a joining incentive for the month of May.  I think it’s perfect timing since the new catalog just began – more new products to choose from.  People join for so many reasons and I thought I would let you know why I have been a demonstrator for the last 14 years.  I invite you to join…

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