I decided to challenge myself to use some of the partially cut designer papers that have been sitting in my drawer. Do you save all your pieces of papers? I bet we all do! I think it’s in every crafter’s nature to save every scrap of paper, fabric, leftover yarn, etc. I have been making lots of cards lately, for…
There is only one week left for Sale-a-bration! It ends on March 31st. This is the last week to spend $50 on products and earn free Sale-a-bration choices. There are $50 level choices and $100 level choices, but there are no limits on how much you can earn for free. Now, in addition to the previous first and second release…
Stampin’ Up! sent out an update to all of their Demonstrators today about Product Production & shipping in regards to COVID19. I wanted to share their update with you so you know what to expect when you place an order. From Stampin’ Up! Like many of you, we are continuing to follow the Coronavirus (COVID-19) coverage. We are monitoring news…
Some stampers call this technique a “One Sheet Wonder”. Today I was asked if I had any hello or thinking of you cards to give to a nursing home, where visitors are currently not allowed to visit. This got me thinking of the “One Sheet Wonder” technique. I never watched any of the online videos or templates for this “one…
One of my Club members asked to make a Waterfall card at our next meeting. I hadn’t made one in many years, so I had to do a little research. I watched some videos and looked at some samples on Pinterest and then came up with my own version. That’s what we do right? Look at others for inspiration and…
The best thing we can do is stay away from each other, aka Social Distancing. This got me thinking about how we can still be connected to each other, something that is very important. Let’s make and send cards! I came up with a list of who to give/mail cards to. I’m sure you will think of more. 1. Grocery Store…
I will be sending a FREE Get Well Project tutorial to everyone on my mailing list at 1pm on Thursday, March 19. Be sure you are on my list! You can sign up on the right sidebar, or by clicking on this link: https://mailsomethingpretty.convertri.com/thank-you-for-signing-up-for-mailsomethingpretty.com This get well card/package includes chicken noodle soup & soothing tea. Be sure to sign up…
After tonight’s Club Class, I will be postponing all local stamp classes until further notice due to the current COVID19 situation. I will be posting more often on Facebook, Instagram, this Blog and YouTube to continue to teach and give you inspiring ideas and paper crafting projects. Be sure you are following these sites. You can click the social media…
The most popular item selected as a free gift from my January Open House was the “Make a Splash” host set. I think 7 people ordered it, which made me think of using it for an entire class. I had a lot fun coming up with designs using all the fishes, fish bowl and crab. As you will see in…
I am 100% behind the bee trend that is happening. Bees are so important to our planet, gardens, food, sustainability and their work ethic is amazing. I have a stained glass bee hanging on my studio window that I bought in Salt Lake City (Utah is the Bee Hive state) when I was there for a Stampin’ Up! event a…
Beginning today and until March 31, you will have even more free Sale-a-Bration items to choose from with your orders. Fantastic!!!! Two new sets of papers and three new stamp sets. The first release was such a success that some options are sold out. No longer can you choose the Sequins & Twine or the Kerchief card kit. So, if…
These Easter characters are so much fun to stamp and create with, be sure you sign up for next week’s Easter & Spring card class. Four time slots: Monday 3/9 at 1pm & 7:30pm, Tuesday, 3/10 at 10 am and Friday, 3/13 at 10 am. You will make all 6 cards (two tulip cards). Be sure to RSVP at least…
Are you a paper hoarder? Are the Designer Series Papers just “too nice” to use? Do you save every scrap? If you answered yes to any of these three questions, then I am here to tell you to use your papers. They are doing no good sitting in your drawer or paper stack unseen. Below is a great template showing…
Join us for a fun afternoon of stamping! Class begins at 2pm. These colorful birthday cards are perfect for anyone, any age. Perfect cards for any level of stamper to make. Be sure to RSVP by Friday, Feb. 21 to christine@mailsomethingpretty.com.
I hope you can join us for this fun and festive Black, White & Coastal Cabana Blue card class. It’s an All Occasions card class, which means you can customize your words to suit your card mailing needs. Dates for this class is: Monday, 2/10 at 1pm & 7pm; Tuesday, 211 at 10am and Friday, 2/14 at 10 am. Make…
I am absolutely in love with this card! Or should I say I “amour” it? I saw this card on Pinterest and knew I needed to make it, but the designer did not give any directions or measurements. I figured it out and wanted to share it with you so you could make it too. The best part about the…
Sunday and Monday’s Open House was fantastic with returning and new attendees! 17 Women came on Sunday and 6 on Monday and they all loved the projects and new products. I think the two favorite sets were Sale-a-Bration’s Happy Birthday to You and Parisian Beauty from the Jan-June Mini catalog. Below are photos of the event and the cards (with…
Even though the new Jan-June Mini Catalog has just begun, Stampin’ Up! is releasing even more new products! Introducing the Coordination Release. Six new products that coordinate with products from both the Jan-June Mini and Sale-a-Bration Catalogs, available February 4th. Keep reading to see what is being offered and what they coordinate with. Buy these and any products until March…
Yesterday at Club we made these fun Eiffel Tower, watercolored bookmarks. I love bookmarks – to use, to make and to give away. Sometimes I even leave a bookmark I’ve made in a library book as a gift for the next reader. I struggled a little bit on figuring out a way to attach the bookmark tassel in a clean…
I needed to send out a bunch of cards yesterday, but had limited time to create them. Does this ever happen to you?? I have a couple of helpful solutions and I thought I would share them with you. 1. Check your stash first and think differently. A “thinking of you” card can be used for thank you and birthday, not just…
