Happy Mother’s Day!

Mother's Day History

In our travels two weeks ago, we came upon this sign in front of the Philadelphia State House.  Our vacation was full of historical sites and places.  I took this picture knowing Mother’s Day was fast approaching.  Happy Mother’s Day my friends!

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2022/3 Annual Catalog is Now Live!

2022/3 Annual Catalog

Hip, hip hooray!  The new 2022/3 Annual Catalog is live today!  So many new products, including 5 new fabulous  In Colors (I am in love with all 5)!  This will be a very short post so you can hop on over to see all of the new. View the new catalog HERE. Shop new products HERE.

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Last Chance to Get the Last Chance Products

Last Chance Items

The clock is ticking before these last chance items disappear…..Monday, May 2nd is the last day you can order them.  Click on over to the online store to see which products are left and which are on sale.  Many are on sale up to 50% off.  They will all disappear at midnight. Shop & See here – www.mailsomethingpretty.com/shoponline

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Easy Z-V Fold Card

Z-V Fold Card

Patte sent me a card with this fold and I never saw it before.  I loved it and loved even more when I discovered how easy it was to make.  An easy fancy fold card for any level crafter.  All you need is a scorer, which is included in most/all paper trimmers.  There are many versions of a Z-fold card…

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Free Shipping TODAY Only

Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE Shipping today only with orders of $75. Don’t forget about my April Mystery Host Party too.  Any orders placed until end of day Friday (tomorrow) will get entered into the Mystery Host drawing.  The more orders placed, the higher the host Stampin’ Rewards will go. If your own order is over $150, you will earn…

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April Mystery Host Party, You’re Invited!

April Mystery Host

Last month’s Mystery Host Party went over so well, I’m going to do it again. I have already combined some April orders together, so the Mystery Host rewards are starting at $55.  Let’s see how high we can get them.  The more people who order, the higher the rewards will be.  Orders placed between now and Friday will be entered…

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Paper Crafted Easter Baskets You Can Make

paper crafted Easter Basket

Over the last two weeks, I have shown how to make two different paper crafted Easter Baskets you can make on my Facebook lives.  Who doesn’t love a handmade basket???  You can make them for Easter, Spring, Mother’s Day, as a Get Well basket, or even in the fall, an apple basket.  You can watch both replays in the videos…

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2022/23 Annual Catalog Paper Share

2022/23 Paper Share

With the start of every new catalog I offer a Paper Share.  Paper Shares are a great way to see & get all the papers without having to buy ALL of the papers (because you only get a portion of each pack).  You still get every pattern and every pack, just a smaller size & quantity.  It’s a great way…

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Join the 2022 In Color Product Club

2022 In Color Club

I ran this In Color Product Club last year with great feedback.  It helps off set purchasing all of the new In Color products at once, which adds up to $187 before tax & shipping.  Plus, by being an In Club Member, you’ll receive bonuses each month with your In Color products.  Pooling the orders together yields bigger bonuses. 😊 Each…

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Strip Cards with Adhesive Sheets

Strip card using adhesive sheets

We’ve all probably made some version or two of a strip card.  Sometimes these types of cards have different names: patchwork, herringbone (depending on the pattern you create), quilting, strippy scrappy and so forth.  They all use varying sized strips of paper.  The papers can be all patterned, solid or a combination of the two.  I’ve made a few of…

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Hey Sports Fan, Baseball Cards Video Tutorials

Hey Sports Fan Diagonal Easel Card

In celebration of today’s Opening Day, I am sharing six baseball-themed cards/project videos I made back in January.  Five of the projects were from a class I hosted featuring the Hey Sports Fan suite of products.  These products have an old-time, vintage baseball feel with both their graphics and colors.  A classic feel if you will.  Perfect for any baseball…

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Diagonal Flip Box

Diagonal Flip Box

I typically make more cards than any other type of project, but I do enjoy making fun boxes.  This Diagonal Flip Box is definitely a fun box to make and give.  It’s a little different than a typical box because of how it opens and flips.  Maybe not for a beginner, but definitely do-able for someone who knows a little…

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Mystery Host Party – Will YOU be the Mystery Host?

Mystery Host Party

Let’s have some fun!!!  Everyone who places an order by March 31 will have a chance at becoming the Mystery Host.  The randomly chosen winner will get to choose free host products and I’ll cover the shipping. You MUST use host code CUSSYJHC to enter (see below how to input a host code).  If your order is over $150 –…

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Retirement & Last Chance List is Out

All good things must come to an end.  It’s that time of year for the Retirement List.  Retiring items make way for all the new items to be released in May.  Some of these products are now up to 50% off.  And don’t forget about the March 20% Sale! You can see all that is on the Retirement/Last Chance List…

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Bookmark Card

bookmark card

For those who know me, I love to make, use and give away bookmarks.  What makes this better is making and sending a bookmark card in the mail.  Last month, we made these bookmark cards at Club and they were a big hit.  I even made myself an extra bookmark to use while I was traveling last week.  As a…

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April’s Paper Pumpkin Crafting Kit

Paper Pumpkin

Growing through life can also mean growing pains. Whether they’re climbing their career ladder or moving out for the first time—change can be simultaneously thrilling and scary—but isn’t that what makes life beautiful? Because new beginnings, after all, are simply new adventures. Let your loved ones know you’ll be there to support them through all of life’s chapters! The Change…

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I’ve been away all week

Greetings from my last day in Tucson!  I’ve been away all week at my daughter’s college softball spring training.  I don’t think we could have asked for better weather!!!  It’s been between 77-86 degrees with sunshine the whole week.  Sunblock, water and hats have been our constant companions.  I don’t think I have ever drunk so much water and I…

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New Robot Buddies Card Kit Available

Robot Buddies Card Kit

Take a byte out of the Robot Buddies Card Kit! This kit is programmed with kids in mind, making it a great kit to create with children. With precut pieces and simple instructions, this friendship-themed robot card kit will make your crafting experience a breeze! The quirky robot imagery and birthday sentiments will help your child get excited to gift…

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20% Off Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and Select Bundles

20% Sale

For the month of March, Stampin’ Up! is offering 20% Off the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and Select Bundles.  This is a great way of celebrating National Craft Month! The mini—but mighty—machine is durable, portable, and easy to use. It’s the perfect pick for budding beginners who want to branch out, papercrafting pros who want to craft on the…

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