June Newsletter

Published: Mon, 06/01/15

Happy New Year!
What??  That's right, it's the New Year of the New 2015/16 Annual Catalog!

I'm bursting with excitement about the new stamp sets, new colors, new kits, new papers, new everything!  June 3 marks our "New Year's Day".  My wish list is quite long as I know yours will be.  Don't worry!  I have a few ways for you to get some of those items without having to pay for them.  You can join my In-Color Stamp Club, you can host a party and/or you can join my Stampin' Up! team.  Details on all three of these options are below.

June can be a very busy month with graduations, Father's Day, the end of school and the beginning of summer.  Be sure to make time to be creative - even if you have to schedule it on your calendar.  Creativity and creating are very important for our sanity.

In this newsletter, you will find information on:
-Product of the Month - 1" Dotted Lace Trim
-Your Invited: Catalog Kickoff Party
-New In Color Club
-Watercolor Blending Technique
-Kits!
-Host a Party
-Crafting is Beneficial!
-Join in the Conversation
-Summer Fest
-Half Off Paper Pumpkin!!!
-June Incentive to Joining Stampin' Up!
-Upcoming Classes & Events
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Product of the Month - 1" Dotted Lace Trim
Stampin' Up! demonstrators were able to pre-order this lace trim in May and I can't tell you how popular it has become already.  It's soft, it's lacy without being too fancy, there's a scalloped edge on one side and a crisp edge on the other - very versatile.  This trim comes in the 5 new In Colors:  Cucumber Crush, Delightful Dijon, Mint Macaron, Tip Top Taupe and Watermelon Wonder.  5 beautiful yards for $6.
You are invited to my Catalog Kickoff Party!
We all love a party, right!  Please come and get your new catalog, make some projects using all new products, have some refreshments and go home with a party favor.  All of my retired products will be for sale at discounted prices.  $15 or free with an order placed that day.  I will apply 20% of your retired products sales to any order placed that day.

Saturday, June 6
My House
anytime between 10 am - 1 pm
RSVP by June 4
Feel free to invite a friend!
NEW:  In Color Club

NEW In Color Club beginning in June. This is for all of you who want to stock up on all five of the new In Colors but need to spread the cost out a little.   

Each month you will receive:

​1 pack of card stock (24 sheets)

1 spool of Dotted Lace Trim

1 ink pad

1 ink refill

1 Stampin' Write Marker

4 Blossoms Accents

4 - 6"x12" In Color Designer Series Paper

hand stamped card featuring your In Color of the month

In your last month, you will receive:

10 - 6" x 12 pieces of the In Color Envelope Paper AND

the Color Me Designer Series Paper for free.

Cost: $38 every month June - October

plus $6 priority shipping if you don't live near me.

Checks and Credit Cards accepted.

Orders will be placed on the 20th of each month.

Let me know if you want to join!

christine@mailsomethingpretty.com

339/788-1915 (text or call)

Instant & Easy Water Color Blending Technique
Do you want an impressive effect for just a little work?  All you need are some Stampin' Write Markers, a spritzer/spray bottle of water and a clear acrylic block.  You want to color layers directly on the block, making sure to overlap the colors when coloring (you can wipe your markers on a paper towel to take any unnecessary color off the marker).  Spray the block with 2 or 3 squirts of water and "stamp" the block onto your paper.  Instant watercolor blending.
Kits

Stampin' Up! has outdone themselves with 9 great kits!  The easy to make kits are perfect when you don't want to spend too much time on a project, are new to paper crafting or can't decide where to start.  You can make your kits by yourself or make with a group of friends.  Wait until you see the versatility of the different projects you can make - you just may want to buy them all!


Kits make great private classes.  See a kit you and your friends want to make?  I'm happy to come over, give you a hand and bring the additional stamp sets and ink you may need.

Host a Party (have fun & earn free products)
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Invite your friends over for a fun time of creativity, and earn a little something for yourself with Stampin' Rewards.  No experience necessary.  I will come to your house (or you can use mine), demonstrate some products & techniques and then you and your guests will make their own projects and memories.  Fun for all!

​I have many dates available this summer!​  Interested?  Please let me know and we will pick a date.

Crafting is Beneficial to Us
"Crafting can help those who suffer from anxiety, depression or chronic pain, experts say. It may also ease stress, increase happiness and protect the brain from damage caused by aging."
We crafters already know this to be true, but studies now prove it.  Don't let things get in the way of doing what you know to be beneficial to your true self.
Read More on the CNN article "This is your brain on crafting"
Join in on the Conversation
I am looking for people (YOU) to join in the conversation of my blog.  Please post comments and ask questions on my website: www.mailsomethingpretty.com.  Don't be shy!  Seeing "0 Comments" listed at each post makes me think no one is visiting and makes me sad.
Summer Fest
On June 13, I will have a booth set up with all of my cards, notebooks, teacher gifts and more for sale at Norwell's first Summer Fest.  Please stop by my booth!
June 13 , 2 - 8pm
FREE
Norwell Center
shuttle buses from Norwell Middle & Vinal Schools
Half-Off Paper Pumpkin!!!!
Now until June 10, Paper Pumpkin will be half off your first two months.  That's like paying for June's kit and getting July's kit for free.  Perfect time for summer when you need a little something to do in the air conditioning.

To sign up, be sure to use the promo code SAVE50 and click HERE.

I entered a Paper Pumpkin challenge and I only need ONE more person to sign up by Tuesday, June 2.  My prize will be a $100 Stampin' Up! shopping spree.  You will all benefit from my win because I/we will use the products in my classes and events.  Please consider saving yourself some money with the kits AND helping me complete my challenge.  Thank you!
Now is a Great Time to Join Stampin' Up!
Here is the third way to earn some Stampin' Up! products for free (the other two were to host a party and join the In Color Club).  Join Stampin' Up! during the month of June and choose two stamp sets for FREE.  This is in addition to your savings of the Starter Kit.  Questions about joining?  Please ask me.  There are so many benefits to joining including: a discount on products, doing what you love while earning some money, being part of a creative community, taking my card classes at a discount (and so many more reasons).  It's completely risk free!  Join here!
Upcoming Classes & Events

Catalog Kick-off Party - Saturday, June 6 between 10 - 1 pm.  Come to my house, get your new catalog, make some cards with NEW Stampin' Up! products.  $15 or FREE with a qualifying order.  RSVP by June 4.  Purchase any of my retired sets/products and put 20% of that purchase towards an order for new products (that day only).


Summer Christmas Card Class Series - Dates soon to be announced!*


Kit Classes - Dates soon to be announced!*


*I'm just waiting to hear of my daughter's summer softball schedule


**New adhesive policy beginning June 1.  So I can keep my class prices low, you will need to provide all your own adhesive at class (snail, dimensionals, glue dots).  I will have adhesive products for sale during class in case you need some.


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