I was trying to think of a project to share with you today. The weather for the last three days has been picture perfect! This got me thinking about how I love to sit on my deck and read a good book. And then I thought, what would make sitting on the deck with a good book more perfect than…
I hope you can join us for my popular & annual Christmas in July class, which will be held on Tuesday, July 16 both at 10 am and 7 pm. For each of the Christmas card classes, you have a choice on how many cards you would like to make. Make 6 cards for $30 or 12 cards for $45.…
There are so many great things tucked away in the new 2019/20 Annual Catalog that you really need to go through each page several times. The Pressed Petals Specialty Washi Tape is one of those items that can be easily overlooked, but shouldn’t be. It’s found on page 172. In this tutorial, I will show you how to create easy…
As I was cutting all the papers for the Paper Share, I was “wowed” by so many of them. You can see that the papers are nice by looking at them in the catalog, but seeing them in person is when you really see how beautiful they are. Each set of papers has its own style, theme and color coordination.…
Do you like to create with paper, stamps & ink? Do you like to create with people who like the same thing? Join Stampin’ Up! and my creative team of Wicked Stampahs! Joining Stampin’ Up! 12 years ago was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I want you to feel the same. Anytime is a great time…
Are you going to a 4th of July cookout or celebration? Are you bringing your favorite potluck dish? Don’t forget to bring a little something for your hostess, she/he will be delighted. Time might be tight to think of a little gift so close to the holiday, so I thought of one for you. Dress up a plain gift bag…
I know that mailing cards make a difference, I tell you that making cards make a difference, and today, I was the beneficiary of my card making a difference. This morning, I received a phone call from a lovely, older woman who I mailed a card to thanking me for her card. Her husband of 73 years passed away. His…
Everyone makes the team, no one is chosen last and everyone gets to play as much or as little as they wish. This team is a little different than the athletic teams you may have participated on in the past. No prerequisites and no cuts. All are welcome. Right now is a great time to join my team & Stampin’…
Even though I have not featured the Stamparatus in my posts in a while, I wanted to show you that it is still a must-have tool for your stamp projects. Last week I was asked to make thank you cards for the coaches of my daughter’s softball team. I made cards last year spelling out the names of the coaches…
Wait until you see all of the glorious, beautiful, fun, colorful, spectacular Designer Series Papers that are available in the 2019/20 Annual Catalog!!! There is a pattern and color combination for everyone. I am sure you will want them all. There’s nothing like holding the actual paper in your hands rather than looking at a snapshot of them online or…
Today is a great day because the sun is shining (it’s rained a whole lot here this Spring), it’s a perfect 70 degrees AND the new 2019/20 Annual Catalog begins Today! Enjoy all the goodness by flipping through the pages, either physically or virtually, and falling in love with all of the creativity and possibility. I have physical copies of…
Spots are going quickly for this class. Make 2 of each Nautical card and turn them into Father’s Day, Graduation, Birthday or almost any occasion. $30. Thursday, June 6 10 am is full, but I am taking names for a wait list 7 pm, spots are available RSVP christine@mailsomethingpretty.com If there is interest for this same class on Friday, June…
I wanted to share an easy Summertime Edible DYI gift idea with you. I gave this gift to my Uncle yesterday as a belated birthday gift. Funny story, the gift and celebration was belated by almost 6 months because my Aunt kept trying to plan a 70th birthday party for him, but she kept choosing dates she couldn’t be there – this…
My next round of Club is beginning in June, to coordinate with the launching of the new 2019/20 Annual Catalog. You are ALL invited to join, whether you live near or far. Everyone in Club gets their own catalogs throughout the year and little perks along the way (spoiling is fun). I asked my current members what they love about…
Would you like to make a fun and not too complicated 3D card? I’m calling it a stand up shadowbox card. It may have another name, but this is what I came up with because it describes exactly what it is. One of my Club members brought a different version of this card to our meeting and I loved it.…
For the first time Stampin’ Up! is offering a new type of suite of products, called a Product Medley. These Medley’s will not be featured in any catalogs, which makes them extra special and need to have. Different Medleys will be offered at different times of the year, which puts a little excitement into our crafting. This first Medley is…
Tomorrow is May Day and a great day for sharing smiles & flowers. I remember when my daughter and her good friend were young, they picked a whole bunch of dandelions and left them as a beautiful bouquet for our neighbor. Our neighbor was so wonderful to write a thank you note to both of them and made them each feel…
Do you ever wonder how people create a mirror image with their stamps? You may think it’s a complicated process, but it’s really quite easy and quick to do. The secret to mirror stamping is using your Silicon Mat. If you usually use your Silicon mat with glue and it’s a bit “gunky”, then I suggest you may want to…
Each year, our town’s high school softball team raises money to support research for Cystic Fibrosis. The JV coach’s son Dommie was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis when he was two weeks old. Thanks to Dommie’s great team of doctors at Tufts Medical Center and Quincy Pediatrics, Dommie is doing great! He plays basketball, runs track, and will be turning 12…
A great introduction into card making is through kits. Kits provide you with everything you need in the box, so you don’t have to guess or wonder what to buy and put together. Stampin’ Up! creates two kinds of kits: Kits in the catalog and a monthly subscription. The kits in the catalog are a stand alone, one time purchase…
