This is always a fun day: new annual catalog launch day. If you don’t have your actual 2018/19 Annual catalog in your hands yet, let me know you want one AND click on this link to see a digital copy Link to 2018/19 Annual Catalog. This catalog marks the beginning of Stampin’ Up!’s 30th Anniversary! 30 years is a long…
Stampin’ Up! is retiring some colors, bringing some old favorites back and introducing some brand new colors with the upcoming catalog. I think you are going to love these new colors and combinations, I certainly do! I am offering to cut and bind a color swatch for you for $8 (plus $7.50 priority shipping if not a local pick up). This bound swatch…
You can be just like a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator and order products BEFORE the release of the 2018/19 catalog during the month of May! Isn’t that awesome?! Stampin’ Up! created the perfect bundles for every type of crafter: the new, the one who has the basics, the one who needs to have it all, and anyone who wants the newly…
Let’s combine the celebration of the upcoming Royal wedding of Prince Harry & Meghan, creativity, card making, great women and English refreshments all into one afternoon. Join us on Sunday, May 20 at 2 pm. Everyone will receive their own Lots of Happy card kit, make a nosegay (small bouquet of flowers) and their own party favor. This event is…
There are some great deals to be had on the Clearance Rack. New items were just added at great savings up to 60% off. Be sure to take a peek at all of the great deals on stamp sets, papers, ribbons, Big Shot dies, embellishments and more. These items are while supplies last, so don’t delay in placing an order…
Last Thursday I was the guest presenter at my Garden Club meeting. It was a great way to tie my two loves together: gardening and card making. Since we were a group of 30, my regular class style would not work. So, I decided to highlight the Soft Sayings Card Kit because all-inclusive project kits are great for group gatherings. …
Get a sneak peek of April’s Paper Pumpkin kit! Sign up TODAY and receive both April & May’s kit at 50% off the regular $19.95 monthly price. Looking at the picture of April’s kit, it looks like you will make 20 Nautical cards – just in time for summer. New subscribers will also receive an acrylic block (for free) to…
I just returned from a fabulous Stampin’ Up! OnStage event, in Hartford CT. Stampin’ Up! hosted several OnStage events this weekend at locations all around the globe. They announced many exciting things that I have to keep secret just a little bit longer. I LOVE attending Stampin’ Up! events for so many reasons: being the first to see new products,…
My household is very fond of baking. We love to bake for ourselves and we love to bake for others. But sometimes, I don’t have time to bake as a gift. I came up with another idea that can be made ahead of time (and not spoil). Today I am sharing how to make an easy Recipe Card Box to…
My April Newsletter is going out next week so be sure you are on my mailing list. It will be full of ideas, great photos, Stampin’ Up! announcements and important dates. All you need to do is fill in your name and email address on the right. Thank you!
Easter time is synonymous with Easter Baskets. Why buy one at the store? You can make your own Easter Basket using the Window Box Thinlits, with just a few easy modifications. This way, you can customize and personalize your basket to any color, and we all know Stampin’ Up! has fantastic coordinating colors! How to make your basket For this…
Everything good must come to an end and that is the case with this year’s Sale-a-bration. There is one week left for you to earn exclusive free products. As a reminder of the benefits of Sale-a-bration: Shop. For every $50 you spend in products, choose a FREE product from the Sale-a-bration offerings (there are 30 products to choose from!). Spend…
Easter is only two weeks away! Be sure to RSVP to my upcoming Easter class so you are a prepared bunny. Make 4 cards and two baskets at class (candy not included) for $30. Thursday, March 22 at 10 am, Friday, March 23 at 10 am and Saturday, March 24 at 6 pm. RSVP to: christine@mailsomethingpretty.com. Curious on how I…
This past Sunday I hosted an “Afternoon of Creativity” for my Stampin’ Up! team members. The focus of the day was to create with the Apron of Love stamp set and coordinating Framelits dies, as well as having a fun time. Everyone had so much fun stamping, creating and socializing. It’s always fun to get together with like-minded people to…
This is one of my most popular classes because it’s so much fun to make your own Valentine cards and treats. I think it brings everyone back to their childhoods when you made Valentines for everyone in your classroom. Do you remember putting them in the specially decorated mailboxes or envelopes at everyone’s desks? Wondering if you are going to…
Super Bowl excitement is everywhere: the radio, tv, stores, those awesome ads, school spirit days, church and I could go on and on, especially if you live in the Philadelphia or Boston areas. I thought, why not do a Super bowl beer bottle card challenge? It’s a team color card challenge: Tranquil Tide, Basic Black and Smoky Slate verses Night…
My February newsletter is being delivered to inboxes tomorrow morning. Are you on my mailing list? Just fill in your name & email in the box on the right and you will receive news & notes from me.
My 15 year old daughter is in the in-between stages of being sick. She’s not quite ready to go back to school (which she really likes), but bored from being home for 5 days. There’s only so much Netflix you can watch. Last night she asked for something to do, so I handed her the Soft Sayings card kit and…
Back by request is Bingo. Save the date for Sunday, February 18 at 2pm. Play 6 bingo rounds and win prizes from the new 2018 Occasions catalog. Everyone wins a door prize and makes 2 cards. Refreshments will be served. It’s always a fun time and I hope you join us. Feel free to invite a friend. Be sure to…
Today we had snow and freezing rain and it looks like we will be getting some more snow on Wednesday. But, with stamps, you can make any day a summer day and this is what I did today. I had a few of my team members over for a Stamparatus show & tell and they each made this summer’s card. …
