Crafted Spaces · Studio Tour

Mary Fish

Tucson, Arizona

Meet Mary Fish, a well-known Stampin' Up!® demonstrator from Tucson, Arizona, and the writer behind the blog Stampin' Pretty, which has inspired paper crafters around the world.

Mary still calls herself a “newbie” — she began less than a decade ago and once believed she didn't have an artistic bone in her body! That changed when her sister introduced her to Stampin' Up!, and she fell in love with paper crafting. As her collection grew, so did her need to stay organized. She's moved a few times over the years, refining her studio design a little more with each one.

“Peaceful, playful and productive.”

In Her Words

Q&A with Mary

1. What is your favorite type of paper crafting project to make?

Cards, cards, cards. I make them and send them daily!

2. What year did you start paper crafting as a hobby?

Reluctantly in 2006 — but I got hooked very quickly.

3. What's the one craft product you can't live without?

Stampin' Dimensionals.

4. What are you passionate about personally? What do you really enjoy?

I'm truly passionate about paper, stamps, and ink. Paper crafting feeds my creative soul and helps this Type A personality relax. As for what I really enjoy — an outdoor lifestyle, lots of sunshine, and spirited daily walks.

5. Describe your studio in three words:

Peaceful, playful and productive.

6. What is the best reaction you've ever heard from a visitor to your craft studio?

“Can I mess it up, please?”

7. What other paper crafters have inspired you over the years?

Maile Belles, and my Stampin' Pretty Pals Virtual Community — they inspire and motivate me daily.

8. How would you describe your project design style?

Clean & simple, with lots of Whisper White.

9. What is your favorite color?

Today it's Stampin' Up! Lost Lagoon. But ask me tomorrow…

10. What other hobbies do you have?

The English major in me loves to read. And I'm learning to golf.