So many things happening in July!

Published: Tue, 07/02/19

I'm so happy to write to you again from my very own computer! My laptop was in the shop for repair for 11 days and came home with a new screen, keyboard, track pad and case - virtually a new computer (all covered under warranty!). I will admit, it was a long 11 days and I didn't realize how reliant I was on my precious computer. It made me think I may want to go back to the old rolodex system since I didn't have a means of contacting many of you personally. Thank you for your patience. The timing of it's return is a good one since there is so much to share with you.

July & August is a GREAT time to join Stampin' Up! & my group of Wicked Stampah's

Stampin' Up! is calling this incentive "Extra Extra Recruiting Promotion" because you will earn two "extras" if you join (plus all of the regular benefits). From July 1 until August 31, new demonstrators will receive an additional $30 to put toward bonus products in their Starter Kit. THEN, you'll receive a $10 coupon code to use on your next order the following month.

You customize your "Starter Kit" with any products you wish. Normally, you would pay $99 for $125 worth of products. A pretty good deal by itself. But with this Extra, Extra promotion, you will pay $99 for $155 worth of products and then receive a $10 coupon towards your first order as a demonstrator.

Definition of a demonstrator = anyone who purchases a Starter Kit and remains active. There are lots of ways to remain active (& nothing to stress about) and it's my job to help you with that. You can sell products to others, or be your own best customer (and receive a 20% discount with each order).

Read here for more details about Stampin' Up!, joining and my creative Wicked Stampah's team: http://mailsomethingpretty.com/thinking-about-joining-stampin-up/

I promise you, you will really enjoy all the creativity that Stampin' Up! and my team gives each other. Reach out to me with any questions, big or small. I have been a demonstrator for over 12 years and am still loving it! Summer is a great time to join because most of us have some extra time in our regular schedules. More time to create, learn and play with stamps.

As Promised (although a little late) 4th of July Projects

Are you going to a 4th of July cookout? Are you brining a little something for the hostess? Here is a quick goody bag to put together with a fun red, white & blue tag. Put a bag of marshmallows, chocolate bars and graham crackers in a bag with a fun, patriotic tag. Look around your house to see what you have for card stock, punches, shapes & stamps. I didn't have any patriotic stamps, but I think I made what I have work pretty well. Train your eyes to look at your own stamps differently. I used different shades of blue, reds, pinks and white.

You could also bake a few extra cookies and tie them with a nice ribbon and tag. Everyone loves homemade cookies!

Use a post-it note to help you customize your stamping. I didn't want the "you" to appear on the card, so I placed a post-it note down to catch the inked "you". The "Hooray" & "Let's Celebrate You" stamp are found in the Broadway Birthday stamp set, the set that everyone received and used for the Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser class in May.

Bonus Days are Back!

Returning from last summer is the Bonus Days sale. For every $50 you spend in July (before shipping and tax), you earn a $5 Bonus Days coupon code that can be used August 1–31. No limits. The coupon codes will automatically be emailed to you, so be sure I or the online store has your current email address. Save these codes once you receive them as I will not be able to look them up.

Summer Classes, Project Days & Stampin' Yard Sale

I finally sat myself down in front of the calendar and picked some days for summer creativity. The end of the school year was such a whirlwind and I am so glad to be in summer-mode. I bet you are too. AND I am hoping you will schedule some of your "me time" with me. If you would like to schedule a private class with a friend (or two or three, etc), please let me know so we can schedule a date and theme. My summer schedule is pretty flexible. I am happy to have the private class at my house or yours.

Stampin' Yard Sale - I only use current products in my classes, so once a new catalog comes around, I need to find new homes for all of my retired products. Thursday, July 11, 10-1 pm and 6-8 pm. In my home studio at 3 School Street, Norwell. No RSVPs needed.

New Event - Project Tuesdays

Bring your own project and work on it in my home studio with fellow crafters. I won't be doing any instructing, but am happy to answer any questions. I'll be working on my projects too. Bring your Paper Pumpkin kits, cards/scrapbook pages, knitting or whatever. Feel free to bring your snack or lunch too. No fee.

Tuesdays - July 23, August 6 & August 20, anytime between 10 am - 2 pm.

Summer Christmas Card Classes

Always a popular summer class, so be sure to reserve your spot early. You choose to make 6 cards for $30 or 12 cards for $45.

Tuesday, July 16 at 10 am and 7 pm

Wednesday, August 28 at 10 am and 7pm

Card Classes

I haven't picked a theme for these classes yet, but we will use products from the new 2019/20 Annual Catalog. 6 cards for $30. Any experience level welcome.

Tuesday, July 30 at 10 am and 7 pm

Thursday, August 15 at 10 am and 7 pm

RSVP for the above classes. christine@mailsomethingpretty.com or text 339/788-1915

Designer Series Paper Feature

While I was cutting the papers for the Paper Share, I couldn't get over how beautiful and varied they were. The catalog tries to show you their beauty, but you really need to see them in person. So many of the papers would make a beautiful card just on their own, with very little stamping or embellishments. It got me thinking that I should be showcasing the papers more to you, to show you how you can make cards featuring the papers. I always include a card highlighting the papers in with the Paper Share. These are the cards I included this time, highlighting the Perennial Essence paper with a Noble Peacock Specialty accent. In case you are wondering where the "happy for you" stamp came from, it's included in the Beautiful You set.

Summer Themed Paper Pumpkin - Sign up by July 10

If you can't get to a class (or want even more projects to make), then Paper Pumpkin is the perfect answer. It's almost like a class in a box - everything is cut and prepared for you to assemble with directions. Or, create your own projects using the included supplies combined with your own.

July's kit is summer themed cards and has an unprecedented catalog coordination of three new suites from the new catalog: Come Sail Away, Woven Threads and Garden Lane. A little taste of what you can do with these suites.

You can sign up for Paper Pumpkin RIGHT HERE.