I have been working hard all week to get some videos made and post them to YouTube – all an incredibly big learning process. My videos are not perfect, but they do teach and reflect who I am. “Perfection is the enemy of progress”. So, without further adieu, I ask you to subscribe to my new YouTube channel to supplement…
I often get asked how I stamp my own background paper to look like it was pre-printed. It’s really quite easy so I thought I would share the technique with you with my first ever video!!! Watch here and then come back to see the photographs of the cards and the supplies I used. What did you think? A few…
Do you ever forget to send birthday cards in time for the actual birthday?? Still send them! I’ve had a few people on my “birthday mailing list” that have been on my list a little too long and now will receive a “happy belated birthday” card. The reason is my own doing. These lovely people visit my website, Facebook page…
I went to a baby shower today and haven’t been to one in a long time. Who doesn’t love babies?? The powdery smell, cute gurgling noises, soft skin, pudgy cheeks, oh my! This shower was for a baby boy and had a travel theme. The invitation was super cute and looked just like an airplane ticket/boarding pass. I decided to…
I have a few seats left for Sunday’s Bingo game. Are you feeling lucky? Do you want to win some new Holiday catalog Stampin’ Up! product prizes? Make two beautiful cards? Hang out with awesome women? Let me know you want to join us for Sunday’s Bingo at 3pm. Don’t worry, the Patriots kickoff isn’t until 8:30 later in the…
Grab a cup of cocoa and a gingerbread cookie (alright, maybe a cup of tea and an english muffin) and spend some time looking through this amazing Holiday catalog. Click HERE to see all 55 pages of the Holiday catalog. Stampin’ Up! really outdoes itself with each new publication and this one is truly spectacular. I can’t decide which is…
I’m not a fan of eating strawberries, peaches or pears (I’m a citrus girl), but I am absolutely in love with the Fresh Fruit set from Stampin’ Up!’s annual catalog. I first saw the set in Utah when I was at Stampin’ Up!’s OnStage event and knew I wanted to do a summer class with it. I decided to craft…
Every December I hear from those who took my Christmas card classes in the summer and they all say the same thing “I LOVE having my cards all done”. I’ve also heard that a few of them address their envelopes at the same time they make their cards – talk about efficiency! If you would like to be one of…
One day left to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin and receive the following stamp set – one you will use over and over. Paper Pumpkin is a monthly kit delivered right to your mailbox. Inside each box, you’ll find all the stamps, ink and paper you need to make a fun, paper crafting project. Everything is precut and ready to go.…
The more I use this exclusive Thoughtful Branches set (that will be available for purchase in August), the more I love it. There are so many possibilities with each of the stamps! Definitely a four season stamp set and I can’t get enough of the hydrangea flower combinations. Be sure to do a “Thoughtful Branches Stampin’ Up!” search on Pinterest,…
My most popular classes last summer were Christmas card classes. Sound strange? If you think about it, there’s no pressure to rush around and get everything done on your checklist. You get to enjoy the process of creativity and look forward to December knowing that your beautiful cards are already done. It’s quite a festive class even in the summer. I hope…
My Catalog Launch Party & BOGO Sale is this Friday & Saturday. An event you do not want to miss! Drop in anytime between 5 – 8pm on Friday, July 15 or 9 – 1pm on Saturday, July 16. I will send you my address with your RSVP. The event is free (encourage a friend to come too!). Just click here to RSVP: christine@mailsomethingpretty.com…
I’m so excited about Bonus Days! This is the first time Stampin’ Up! has offered coupons to customers! All you need to do for your $5 coupon is spend $50 in July. Stampin’ Up! will email you a coupon for every $50 you spend, and you can use coupons on anything you want in August! It begins today and last…
A happy hello to everyone! I’ve been away from my stamp studio for the last few weeks due to my husband’s surgery, but I am back and ready to get creative. These Global Design Project challenges are a great way to get my fingers back in the ink. This week’s challenge is a Sketch Challenge:No one has to follow the…
On Fridays, I watch my niece after school We call these Fiona Fridays and it’s such a delight to have a cute and energetic playmate. Last week I picked her up from school and noticed she had on a fun shirt that reminded me of a butterfly die I have. I asked her if I could take her photograph because I…
I must be in the challenge mode this week because I am entering another one. The Global Design Project was created 39 weeks ago by a team of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators all around the globe. They team up and create challenges for fellow demonstrators – which really is a great exercise for those crafty brain muscles. Each week is a different…
I was lucky enough to be chosen for April’s OnStage Live Display Board to be a sample stamper and I am applying again for this November’s OnStage Local event in New Jersey. It was a wonderful experience to be chosen, participate and challenge my brain to design and create using new products and I would love to do it again.…
I have been busy preparing this first time event for you. I decided to combine two events into one on Saturday, June 18. Drop in between 10 am – 2 pm for this spectacular event. I’ll send you my address with your RSVP. I encourage you to bring a new friend and introduce them to stamping (no experience necessary). –…
