Who else is happy April is finally here?? I just went to a garden club meeting/presentation last night and it was all about planting with annuals. I have to admit, I'm more of a perennial garden girl, but I think she convinced me to try something new. It just took some beautiful photographs and her enthusiasm to get me excited. Just like I
try to offer my excitement and enthusiasm with new opportunities and projects for you through Stampin' Up!. Try something new, you just might like it (and have pretty things to look at too). I mailed her a thank you card (stamped with the Gift from the Garden stamp set) thanking her for sharing her expertise and delight with us too.
Stamp Set Spotlight - Chase Your Dreams
Facebook Tip
Have you found that you liked my Mail Something Pretty Facebook Page, but you don't see my daily posts? Believe it or not, you only see 2% of the posts from Page's you have "liked" (some fancy algorithm does this). There are two ways to fix this (they'll work for my Page and anyone else's you have liked).
1. Be sure to "engage" a Post - that is, like, comment & share a post. The more interaction you have with a post, the more chances you are to see future posts.
2. Go to the Page you want to see more posts of (go to my Mail Something Pretty Page), hover your curser over the "following" button (next to the liked button). Select (check) “See first” and “On (Live Videos)”. See photo below. By being in the default mode, you may only see the posts 2% of the time.
You can do
this to as many Pages as you wish - you don't have to choose only one Page to see first.
Not only is the April Paper Pumpkin kit inspired and designed by Sara, Stampin' Up!'s CEO, but she’s including a FREE gift in every April Paper Pumpkin box! You only have a few more days to get in on this exclusive opportunity. Subscribe here: sign me up for Paper Pumpkin by April 10. (you can resubscribe at this link too).
Each month a fully designed project kit arrives in a delightful box filled with stamps, ink, and paper—everything cut and ready to go so you can skip to the fun. Just think of it as creativity in a box.
Do you see the green color on the above April Paper Pumpkin box? It's one of the new 5 In-Colors coming in June. It's
called Lemon Lime Twist and is my absolute favorite color...I'm so happy it's going to be a new Stampin' Up! color!!!!!!!!!!
New: Eastern Palace Suite & Class
Everyone who purchases the new Eastern Palace Premier Bundle in May will receive a free registration to my Eastern Palace Suite Classes! I can't wait to get together with you and create with brand-new products! Everyone will make these 3 gorgeous cards (below) and leave inspired to go home & create even more with all the
products you will be going home with. If you can not make the class, I will send you a pdf document/email with the instructions so you can create these cards on your own.
Bundle & free class fee $120
(includes tax &
shipping of your products)
What you will get:
Eastern Beauty
Photopolymer Stamp Set
Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper
Eastern Palace Cardstock Pack
Mini Tassels Assortment
Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Fresh Fig Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
*Eastern Medallions Thinlits Dies
Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes
FREE!
Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock (New!) FREE!
By purchasing this bundle, you will get the Very Vanilla Envelopes, Very Vanilla Thick Card Stock (new product) and class for free - over $25 value for free.
*Thinlits can be used in either your Big Shot or Cuttlebug. Don't have a Big Shot? I can help you
purchase one at a discounted price - just let me know if you are interested in hearing more.
Class dates: Friday, May 19 at 10 am and 7 pm and Sunday, May 21 at 3 pm
If you can not make the classes, I will send you instructions for the
cards.
Recipe Share: Ranger Krispies Cookies
You know how some recipes you only make for certain times of year? I'm not sure why these cookies have a Spring association for me, but they do. I haven't made them in a few years, but they are a favorite of my husband's so I'm thinking I may need to go to the store to buy some cereal.
If you make them (or any treat), don't forget your packaging! Put a few cookies together and give them out as gifts, treats or thank you's. May I suggest the Petite Cafe Gift Bags, Kraft Tag a Bag Gift Bags, Glassine Gift Bagsor Cellophane Bags? All of these options are food safe and can be found HERE.
2015/17 In Colors are getting ready to say GOODBYE
If you love any of these colors (Watermelon Wonder, Tip Top Taupe, Mint Macaron, Delightful Dijon & Cucumber Crush), I strongly suggest that you stock up on them now. All 5 re-inkers are already on backorder until April 24. Everything else (card stock, ink pads, markers, ribbons, envelope paper, doilies and enamel shapes are still
available - but I warn you, they will be selling out fast. See all In Color Products here.
Have You Subscribed to my YouTube Channel?
I recently added videos on two different styles of Shaker Cards. Be sure to watch my videos and comment (so I know you are watching & hopefully loving them). While you are there, be sure to subscribe to my Mail Something Pretty channel so you get updates of when new videos are posted. Here is my latest one on making a One Window Shaker Card.
>Easter Cards & Treats, Thursday, April 6 at 10 am and Friday, April 7 at 10 am and 7 pm, $25. RSVP by noon Wed 4/5.
>Two Card Technique Tuesday, Tuesday, April 18 at 6:30 pm, $10, RSVP by
noon Mon. 4/17.
>Dragonfly Dreams Class, Thursday, April 27 at 10 am and Friday, April 28 at 10 am and 7 pm, $25, RSVP by noon Wed 4/26. This class will feature the Dragonfly Dreams stamp set.
>Mother's Day (Feminine) Class, Thursday, May 4 at 10 am and Friday, May 5 at 10 am and 7 pm, $25.
RSVP by noon Wed 5/3.
>Eastern Palace Suite Class, Friday, May 19 at 10 am and 7 pm and Sunday, May 21 at 3 pm. Cost includes Eastern Palace Suite of Products $120. RSVP firm May 11 (so I can order all the products). See above for more details on new products.
>Father's Day (masculine)
Class, Wednesday June 7 at 7 pm and Thursday, June 8 at 10 am, $25, RSVP by noon Tuesday 6/6.
Stay tuned for my BOGO/Catalog Launch Party date. I think I need to host it in July because of a school packed calendar: 8th grade semi-formal, Prom, school banquets, Graduation and
softball tournaments. I think I may need a vacation after this June!
