Scallop Edge Card Using Hand-Penned Designer Paper & Scalloped Contours Dies

Just Jade Scallop Edge Card Using Scallop Contours Dies

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…

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Fun & Easy Fancy Fold Cards in New In Colors

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…

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Facebook Live this Friday 1pm

Join me for my facebook live on Friday, May 14 at 1pm EST

I’m going live on Facebook this Friday to show off the new catalog, some samples, do some stamping and have a conversation with YOU.  Join me and comment & ask questions to keep the conversation going.  All right here on my facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/mailsomethingpretty/.  Can’t watch live?  No worries, watch the replay anytime.

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Homerun of a Deal ~ $5 for May’s Crafting Kit

Sign up for a Crafting Kit

This is an unbelievable, home run of a deal!!!  There are an allocated number of kits that are being offered at a special $5 offer rate for new subscribers*.  See details below. You must use host code HOMERUN0521 to get the $5 first kit rate. Paper Pumpkin is an all-inclusive papercrafting kit that is delivered straight to your mailbox.  Everything you need to…

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The 2021/22 Annual Catalog is Now Live!!!!!

2021/2 Annual Catalog

Not only is today “May the 4th Be With You” (for Star Wars fans) day, but it’s also the first day of the new 2021/22 Annual Catalog year (insert happy dance)!  You are going to love all of the new products – new stamps, dies, punches, papers, ribbons, gems and more!  I would love to hear which ones are your favorites.…

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Join my In Color Club! Deadline is May 6

In Color Club

My In Color Club is a great way to get all of the new In Colors & products without having to buy everything all at once, that can get expensive.  Plus, you get a surprise bonus each month.  Keep reading to see how I do my Club and then contact me if you would like to join!  christine@mailsomethingpretty.com.  Deadline to…

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Easy Sunflower Cards

Easy Sunflower Cards

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…

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New Paper Share – Sign Up by May 6

Paper Share Offering

It’s time for the Annual Catalog PAPER SHARE! Before the launch of each new catalog, I offer a Paper Share. Each Share has one piece of patterned paper from the new catalog and a card made by me using one of the papers.  It’s a great way to get a sampling of each pattern for a fraction of the price. Each…

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The Easiest Shaker Card You’ll Ever Make

The easiest shaker card you'll ever make

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…

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What Would You Like Me to Write About???

Your concerns & questions

Do you have any paper crafting questions?  Concerns?  Topics?  What would you like me to write about?  I would love to hear your feedback, questions and suggestions.  This will help me write about what you want to read and learn box .  Write them in the comments below, or send me a direct email at christine@mailsometingpretty.com. Thank you!  I look…

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Helpful Tips Mounting the Large Butterfly Brilliance Stamp

Helpful Tips Mounting the Large Butterfly Brilliance Stamp

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…

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Retirement List & Ordering Incentive

March ordering incentive

UPDATED – Tomorrow 3/31 is the last day for this March Incentive.  There are several days that stampers get excited for and today is one of them.  The 2020/21 Annual Catalog Retirement List is now public and live.  Many products are on sale at deep discounts.  Remember, these are WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.  I am combining orders from today until March…

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How to: Slider Lock Treat Box with Pull Tab

Slider Lock Treat Box with Pull Tab

One of my Club members sent me a link for a Slider Lock Treat box and asked to make it for one of our Club projects.  I watched the video and made some tweaks of my own.  These boxes are so much fun to make and I can’t wait to give them out as Easter gifts.  The best thing about…

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Do You Receive my Weekly Emails?

Sign up for my weekly emails

Every Tuesday I send out a weekly email giving tips, information, instruction, samples and all sorts of great things having to do with paper crafting, card making and Stampin’ Up!.  Don’t miss out!  By signing up, I’ll send you a tutorial on how to make a fun gift card holder box – great for gift giving.   Sign up for…

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Step up your Wreath with One Snip

Arrange a Wreath

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.…

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Alternate Card Ideas for the Sweet Ice Cream Stamp Set

Alternate Card Ideas for Sweet Ice Cream Stamp Set

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…

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How to Stamp Multi Colored Shells

Friends are like seashells

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…

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