Today is the LAST DAY for Sale-a-bration & my August Special!

TODAY is the LAST DAY for both Sale-a-bration & my August Special. If you have things on your wish list, today is the day to place that order. Free items you can choose with a $50 order: SEASHELLS 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER KRAFT GIFT BOXES GINGHAM EMBOSSING FOLDER TIMBER 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER SILVER & GOLD 6″ X 6″ DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RINGS…
World Card Making Day for ALL

I’m so excited that Stampin’ Up! is hosting a Virtual World Card Making Day event for EVERYONE – not just for demonstrators. I hope you all sign up & attend. If you can’t attend live (like me), you can watch the video replay. People from all around the world will gather (in front of their favorite online devices) to make…
Sunflower Fancy Floating Fold Card

It’s the time of year for sunflowers! They are blooming in the gardens, filling the farmer market tables and making everyone smile. Even the bees and birds are loving them. Unfortunately, my garden has only one sunflower in bloom right now because the chipmunks ate them all when they were only 3 inches tall. Insert sad face. Luckily, I can…
Are You Receiving My Weekly Emails?

Every Tuesday at 1pm EST I send out an email to everyone who has signed up for my mailing list. Do you receive these emails? If not, I encourage you to sign up for them. The email topics range from paper crafting inspiration, practical tips, Stampin’ Up! news, project tutorials, class opportunities and so much more. I love suggestions too!!!…
Get More with Your August Orders & My August Special

During the second month of Sale-a-bration I always host an ordering “Special”. I began this Special offer when Covid began, as a replacement to my in person Open House Specials. If you place a $100 order with me this August, I will send you a pack of Festive Pearls, a Wink of Stella Glitter Pen and an exclusive tutorial on…
How to Make an Explosion Card
It’s Never Too Early to Think a Season Ahead

I’m offering an ordering incentive to celebrate my recent visit to Canada. Place a $50 (or more) order and I will send you a free Maple Leaf Label & Amber Gem Combo Pack. You must use host code 7K7RM7T4. This incentive is offered by me and is good until end of day July 27. And don’t forget it’s Sale-a-bration! Choose…
Different Sponging Techniques

At first glance, you may think this is a basic sailboat card. But, if you peel the layers back and really see it, you’ll discover there are several techniques all on this one sailboat card. I use two different sponging techniques for the sky and water. The sky is sponged with the Blending Brushes. A tool you will use over…
Christmas Scottie Dog Class

I’m so excited to announce my Christmas Scottie Dog Class! It’s both a local AND to-go class, so anyone can participate. As soon as I saw this Christmas Scottie bundle, I immediately thought of shortbread cookies. You know I am a huge tea fan and what makes tea even better? Cookies! I will include my favorite shortbread cookie recipe with…
New Catalogs Begin TODAY!!!!

I’m pleased to let you know that TWO new catalogs begin TODAY! The 2022 Holiday catalog and Summer Sale-a-bration catalog. The links for each of these catalogs is below, or you can click on the menu bar in the catalogs section. Need a paper copy of the catalogs? Fill out the request form and I will mail them to you: Request…
It’s Time for the Holiday Paper & NEW Ribbon+ Shares!

I’m excited to share details on my 2022 Holiday Catalog Paper Share and my NEW Ribbon + Share. The deadline for all three options is June 30. Please email me your choice/s and I’ll send you payment information: christine@mailsomethingpretty.com The Paper Share will include one 6″ x 12″ sheet of each new Holiday Designer Series Paper (unless is comes pre-cut…
FREE SHIPPING TODAY ONLY!

Today is FREE SHIPPING on all Stampin’ Up! products. Don’t forget the kit sale is going on too! Buy One Kit & Get One Kit at 50% off – the higher priced kit will be 50% off. Many products from the retiring January – June catalog are on sale too. Three ways for you to save tomorrow!!! And, let’s add…
Father’s Day Coupons & Pocket Card

Father’s Day is this weekend! In case you haven’t had a chance to make a card or get a gift, I have an idea that may just work for you (& look like you planned ahead) – Father’s Day Coupons & Pocket Card. Give the gift of personalized coupons! My dad loves receiving and using these. He is almost impossible to…
Make Your Own Cash Card with Matching Envelope

Last week I showed how to make your own cash card with matching envelope on my weekly Wednesday Facebook Live. These cards & envelopes are perfect for graduation gifts and Father’s Day. You can slip in some cash, a check or even a gift card in the pocket. You can watch the replay of the tutorial on either of the…
Kits! BOGO 50% Off for the Month of June

Get ready to have a crafty summer and invite your friends to join you! Stampin’ Up! is offering a BOGO (Buy One Get One) 50% off their entire Kits Collection. And, the 50% will be applied to the HIGHER priced kit!!!!!! This is a great time to stock up for rainy day, too-sunny day, hot day and/or bored day summer…
Let Me Send You 5 Cards!
Easy Diorama Card Using Waves of Inspiration

I hear from some of my readers that you want easy to intermediate interactive cards. I think you will love this one. This card is a beginner level, easy diorama card. I used the Waves of Inspiration stamp set and papers, but you can use so many other choices. The Waves of Inspiration stamp set & dies are still available…
Fun Tea Boxes to Make & Give
May’s Joining Special is Unbelievable!

I’m excited to tell you that there is an incredible joining promotion going on for the month of May. As part of the $99 Starter Kit, you get $250 in products!!! Details on this special May “In Color Starter kit” below. There are many reasons to join and every reason is a good reason. People join for any and/or all…