New Paper Share!

Paper Share sign ups for 2023/24 Annual catalog. www.mailsomethingpretty.com/share

What is a Paper Share? A Paper Share is a sampling of the new designer papers from Stampin’ Up!  It allows you to see, feel and use the paper before buying the full packs of your favorites.  This is what happens when you reserve a Paper Share with me:  I will order all of the new papers, cut them, label…

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TODAY is FREE SHIPPING on Stampin’ Up! Products

combine Today's Free Shipping promotion with the Retirement Sale and Mystery Host Party

TODAY is FREE SHIPPING on Stampin’ Up! Products on all orders over $75 for.   Combine the Free Shipping offer with the Mystery Host Party!  Use the above host code EE3MNDSF to qualify. Place your order here. It’s a great time to stock up on papers, adhesives, envelopes, etc that are running low and for getting some great sales on…

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FREE SHIPPING Tomorrow!

combine April 19th Free Shipping promotion with the Retirement Sale and Mystery Host Party

Stampin’ Up! has just announced that they are running a Free Shipping promotion on all orders over $75 for (Wednesday, 4/19) tomorrow only.   Combine the Free Shipping offer with the Mystery Host Party!  Use the above host code EE3MNDSF to qualify. Place your order here. * Note: due to the high volume of orders for the demonstrator pre-order, the last chance…

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Retirement Mystery Host Party

Mail Something Pretty Retirement Mystery Host Party. Order your products and enter for a chance to be randomly chosen as the Mystery Host. Use host code EE3MNDSF when ordering.

Let’s have a Retirement Party! Let’s pool all the last chance orders into a Retirement Mystery Host Party.  We’ve had great fun with all of the other Mystery Host parties.  If your order is under $150, I recommend the following Mystery Host Party steps.  If you order is over $150, you will have already earned your own Stampin’ Rewards (beginning…

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Last Chance Products

2023 Retiring Stampin' Up! colors

The Last Chance/Retirement promotion for the 2022/3 Annual and 2023 Mini Catalogs begins today. There are MANY products on the last chance list and many of these products are up to 60% off.  If there is something on your must have list from either of these catalogs, you will want to order quickly. All of the retiring products are while supplies…

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All Inclusive Enjoy the Rhythm Card Class

NEW!  Enjoy the Rhythm Card Class! Create six stylish, graphic and fun cards!  Everything you need is included in the class: Enjoy the Rhythm stamp set, Black Staz On Ink, a clear D Block, Watercolor Pencils, Blender Pen, Classic Matte Dots, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, a pack of Dimensionals and videos to follow along with.   Plus, you will receive a bonus thank you…

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Flash Sale on Bookmark Holders Class

Inside View of both versions of the Bookmark Holders

Today, March 2 is National Read Across America Day. What better way to celebrate than to offer a sale on my latest online class! In this class, you will learn how to make two different styles of bookmark holders. One is a 12 month holder and one seasonal. You’ll see 24 examples of bookmarks too. Click here for more class…

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March Madness Mystery Host Party

Let's have a little bit of our own March Madness fun, stamping style! Every order placed until March 29, using host code AKPAAY22, will have a chance of randomly being chosen as March's Mystery Host. I'll cover the cost of shipping all the Mystery Host's free products.

Let’s have a March Madness Mystery Host Party!!!  For (almost) the entire month of March, all orders placed using host code AKPAAY22 will be entered into the March Madness Mystery Host drawing.  One name will be randomly chosen on my March 29 FB live as the March Mystery Host.  I’ll cover the shipping for all the free products.  We did…

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NEW! Online Exclusive Products Available Only Through Stampin’ Up!’s Online Store

Online Exclusives Products. These new products can only be seen on the Stampin' Up! online store, not in any of their catalogs.

Stampin’ Up! has announced a new product release strategy for introducing new products! New, never-seen-before products will be added to a special section of the online store, called Online Exclusives.  These exclusive products will not be found in any catalogs.  New products will be added several times a year and be available for longer periods of time.  Stampin’ Up! plans…

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Mail Something Pretty Site Under Construction

This section is under construction, but something awesome is coming!

Please bear with my while Mail Something Pretty is under site construction. I am doing this myself and is taking a little time, but it will be worth it. You may discover some things have moved and look different. This is all part of a transition to a site that has more resources, information and inspiration. Thank you for your…

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February Ordering Special Offer

I used to host an annual, in person Open House each January/February, in conjunction with the start of Sale-a-bration.  Trying to keep everyone safe & healthy, as well as to not exclude anyone now that my mailing list has grown outside my area, I changed this in person event to an annual ordering “special”. Each year the ordering incentive is…

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More Sale-a-bration Items to Choose!

Extra 2023 Sale-a-bration offerings

We have one month left of Sale-a-bration.  I’m just in love with the Adorable Owl stamp set you can choose for free, with a $50 order and the Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper (48 sheets!!!), free with a $100 order.  There are 9 choices to choose from! With each increment of $50, you can choose a free product/s.  There are…

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Creating Card Designs with 6″ x 6″ Designer Paper

6-x-6-cutting-template-4-cuts Creating Card Designs with 6" x 6" Designer Paper

When I ask stampers what is something they would like help with, many times the answer involves Designer Series Paper.  The responses vary between being a paper “hoarder”and having too much, not wanting to cut it or, not sure how to use it.  Packs of Designer Series Paper generally come in two different sizes: 12″ x 12″ and 6″ x…

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Christine’s Craft Room Tour

Daisy Sampler

At the beginning of each new year I give my craft room a big cleaning & purge.  I find that if I didn’t use something in the last three months, then it doesn’t belong in my immediate space.  As an active demonstrator, I only keep current stamp sets and tools in my room.  I know that many of you keep…

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Why YOU Should Join Stampin’ Up! Now!

Three joining Stampin' Up! offers

Stampin’ Up! is running an INCREDIBLE joining promotion during Sale-a-bration and I think EVERYONE should sign up.  This post gives a little history on Stampin’ Up!, what it means to be a demonstrator, the perks and link to join.  I try to address questions that may arise around what it means to be a demonstrator.  If you have further questions…

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It’s Sale-a-bration Time!!!!

Sale-a-bration is an annual & special event where you have three ways of earning exclusive and free products!  Sale-a-bration is for both January & February. View the exclusive Sale-a-bration products here: Sale-a-bration Catalog Shop – with each increment of $50 spent, you earn a free product from the exclusive Sale-a-bration Catalog (these products can not be purchased and are only…

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The 2023 Catalog is Now LIVE!!!!

The new 2023 Occasions catalog is now LIVE and packed with inspiration: eight new suites, 54 brand-new stamp sets, 15 new Designer Series Papers, and lots of new dies, tools, and embellishments.  So many great products to create with! You can see all of the new products here:  2023 Occasions Catalog You can shop the new products here:  www.mailsomethingpretty.com/shoponline  

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Thank you for allowing me be a part of your crafting lives in 2022.  I am truly grateful that you follow, like, read, watch and comment on what I do, show and provide.  I hope to continue offering helpful, instructive, humorous and enjoyable crafting tips, advice, tutorials and inspiration in 2023.

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Join the 2023 Creative Stamp Club!

Join my Stamp Club

The 2023 Creative Stamp Club sign ups are open and due by January 5.  Whether you attend in person or as a to-go member, Club is a fun way of trying out new products and techniques. Testimonials: I look forward to Club each month.  It is a great way to get together and interact with people while doing fun projects.  It…

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Gift Card and Treats Mini Gift Box

Gift Card and Treats Mini Gift Box

With Hanukkah here and Christmas fast approaching, you may need a quick gift box for some little treats or a gift card.  They are fun to make and customize.  Make them all the same or customize to each person you are giving to.  All you need to create these little gift boxes are card stock, a paper trimmer, scoring tool,…

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