February ❤️ 2026 Newsletter Christine Josti, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
Even though February is the shortest month of the year, it's a busy one for the post office with all the Valentines being sent. Have you made yours yet? I love it when friends make and mail each other Valentines. You don't even have to put hearts on the cards, flowers will be perfect (and we all have flower stamps). Think of someone who may not be receiving Valentines anymore and send them a card, I promise you they will love being thought
of.
FREE Stampin' Positioner Tool with Every Joining Kit
When you join Stampin’ Up! between February 3 and March 2, you’ll get the new Stampin’ Positioner tool for FREE! Along with your Stampin’ Positioner, you’ll receive your Starter Kit, which includes free shipping and catalogs to share. Plus, you’ll get all the fun that comes with being part of Stampin' Up!'s supportive crafting community. There’s no better time to join than now! During this offer, you can also order the coordinating Stampin’ Positioner Grid Paper. This item is sold separately and not included in this exclusive join offer, but we’re making it available to you early so you can use it with your Stampin’ Positioner. What is the Stampin’ Positioner? It’s Stampin' Up!'s new stamping alignment tool that makes stamping easier and more accurate. This new tool replaces the retired Stamparatus. It allows you to stamp precisely aligned images, create repeating patterns, stamp two-step stamping images easily and makes multiple projects in minutes. Can I just order one instead of joining to get one? Not yet. The official word is "at a later date" but my guess is the Stampin' Positioner will be available to everyone when the new 2026/7 Annual Catalog goes live in May. I would love to have you join! If you have any questions, I would be happy to answer them. Send me an email
with any/all of your questions. I can write back or we can arrange for a phone call. You can join right here!
February's Product of the Month
Painted Illusions 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper Beautiful watercolors and whimsical patterns make up this one-of-a-kind paper. Make a wide variety of projects with this paper that is sure to dazzle! When your product total reaches the $75 threshold (not including rewards dollars or
coupons), you can add this exclusive paper to your order for only $5! See the entire paper pack $75 orders are also eligible for previous Product of the Month's as long as you did not purchase
them already - one per person.
Redeem those Bonus Days Coupons!
Beginning today, you can redeem your Bonus Days Coupons. The last day to redeem them is on February 28. You will see a box on the shopping cart page where you can copy & paste your code. If you have more than one code, you can copy and paste all of them at once. You can also redeem any Rewards Points on the
same order. Type the amount of rewards dollars you want to use in the box of that section.
Click the + and a dropdown box will appear. Copy & paste the code(s) emailed to you in this box and then click apply. That amount will be deducted from your total.
Stamp & Stamp Set Tips Some two-step stamping stamps are a little trickier than others to line up. Here are two tips to make that easier for you using the Woolly Friends
stamp set as an example. You can either place temporary tape on the block showing which side is up or draw an arrow with a permanent marker on the stamp itself. Both of these methods will make it easier to stamp the filler part of the stamp after you stamp the outline image. If you use the permanent marker method, you only have to
line the stamp up once.
Stampin' Up! is now only selling their stamp sets in photopolymer (no more red rubber stamps). These stamps now come in a resealable & reusable envelope (rather than the DVD style cases). The stamps themselves are sandwiched between two clear sheets. I came up with a way of
organizing/labeling the set of stamps and making it easier to put back onto these clear sheets. I think Stampin' Up! is looking into printing the images on these sheets, but in the meantime, you can easily make your own.
Save the Date - March 28 In Person Event Registration information coming out soon for my in-person stamping event on March 28! This fun event will take place in Norwell,
Massachusetts (on the South Shore).
Today showed how to use the new Stampin' Positioner tool with the Sweet Bugs bundle! Full disclosure, I originally made this card using the old Stamparatus (because I made 20 of them) not knowing of the new tool.
We used it for the first time together on this live. You can watch my lives at 2pm ET (1pm Central, 12pm, MT & 11am PT) on YouTube every Tuesday. You can also find the replays there under the "lives" section. https://mailsomethingpretty.com/YouTube I go live every Tuesday and every first Thursday with my Australian Demonstrator crafting friend Ann (see details below).
February's Let's Create Together
Ann & I will be going live this Thursday evening for our newly redesigned joint lives. 7pm ET, 6pm CT, 5pm MT & 4pm PT - mailsomethingpretty.com/YouTube Watch and create with us live
on YouTube using the following measurements. It's Ann's time to design and lead the project - I have no idea what we'll be making! If you can't make it live, you can always watch the replay on both YouTube and Facebook. Printable measurement sheet is at the end of this email.
February's Paper Pumpkin That's exactly what Paper Pumpkin is. A box filled with pre-designed and cut papers, card bases, decorative envelopes, a mini ink pad, stamps, embellishments and
directions on how to put that month's kit together. Each kit includes a photopolymer stamp set, Classic Stampin’ Spot™, and step-by-step instructions to complete exclusive paper craft projects, including cards, tags, and gift packaging Paper Pumpkin is perfect for beginners, those who travel, those who don't have a large craft space or want to accumulate too many supplies
and/or gifts. You can start and stop at any time. To begin, subscribe by the 10th of the month to receive that month's kit. Then your crafting boxes will keep coming until you tell it to hold a month/s or cancel. FEBRUARY Kit: Celebrate Spring Subscribe January 11–February 10 Craft whimsical handmade cards that celebrate Easter and sweet spring days. • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes • Precut paper pieces and pink baker’s twine • Iridescent pink and yellow sequins • Coordinating colors: Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Lemon Lolly, Peach Pie, Pretty in Pink, Shy Shamrock (Classic Stampin’ Spot) Read Details & Sign Up for Paper Pumpkin: www.mailsomethingpretty.com/paperpumpkin
Have cards ready for life’s happiest events. With the Happy Happenings Kit, you can quickly craft cards to welcome a new baby, celebrate a wedding, or say thank you. These oval cards feature layered designs and pearlized details. Create them as shown or customize each one for the occasion. DETAILS - Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs - Folded card
size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" - Colors: Cloud Cover, Daffodil Delight, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Timid Tiger
Kit includes: - Happy Happenings Photopolymer Stamp Set - Clear stamp block - Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Spot - Step-by-step instructions - 9 printed envelopes - Precut paper pieces - Clear self-adhesive dewdrop embellishments - Adhesive
Best Ever Kit #167253, $13 Celebrate your #1s—Mom, Dad, and all the everyday heroes—with the Best Ever Kit. Foam fingers, ribbons, and trophies make it a winner for cards, tags, and
paper crafts that show big-time appreciation. It’s playful, easy to use, and full of ways to craft your own heartfelt celebration. DETAILS - Makes 6 cards: 1 each of 6 designs - Folded card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" - Colors: Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock, Shaded Spruce
Kit includes: - Step-by-step instructions - 6 printed envelopes - Gold foil precut pieces, printed precut pieces, round sequins -
Adhesive
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