Happy August! Everywhere I turn I see Black-Eyed Susans in bloom (or for you knowledgeable gardeners out there, Rudbeckia hirta). I just heard someone call them Black-Eyed Susies, which I kind of like. These bright & perky flowers are drought tolerant and a sign that Fall is approaching. A perfect August flower. As I was thinking of a project to show…
A couple of weeks ago I mentioned and showed the card I made for my mother’s birthday featuring the Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper (see post here). In that post I said I was going to film a tutorial on how to make the card. I filmed the making of the card both yesterday and today (you’ll see why it…
I hope you can join us on Tuesday for a fun & cheery butterfly & flowers card class. Make one of each of these colorful cards. Cards are both full size and miniature, perfect for gift enclosures or on a sweet treat. Please RSVP by noon on Monday so I can prep all the supplies. First timers get to use…
The DinoRoar Designer Series Paper is full of fun Dino-mite images, patterns and colors. It’s perfect for making cards, invitations, favors and memory pages for pre & school aged boys, girls and babies. I don’t have the coordinating Dino Days stamp set, so I had to use my imagination while creating these fun and playful cards. If you have people…
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I have mentioned in past posts how much I am enjoying using and creating with the Sailing Home suite. All of my Father’s Day and Graduation cards were made with the lighthouse and sailboats (and a few summer birthdays too). The images are just so SUMMER. Today’s project video tutorial showcases a fun sponging technique. You can adapt this technique…
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…
