Pop-up box card

Don't you just love to do something "different" from time to time? Well, this is one of those cards that is totally different. When I first started doing cards, this was one of my favorite cards to do. I did one for my mom's birthday a few years ago and she STILL has it out on her desk by her computer! Proud moment... This was done before I started my StampinUp business. But it is one of my original works!

So, I decided since it has been a long time since I've done a 3d craft, we would do one for my zoom group this week. Here is my sample for this class:

I have used  Tropical Chic and Timeless Tropical stamp sets for the images, and Tropical Chic dsp. The Tropical Chic stamp set and dsp are both retired, but there are plenty of new choices that would look lovely. 

Speaking of retired, this year's paper choices are retiring... so if you have something in mind that you really want, you need to order TODAY. The supply will begin to diminish quickly as everyone begins to get ready for the release of the new catalog.

Such exciting news... the new catalog will be coming out shortly. I have seen a sneak peak, and it is amazing. The new colors for 2020-2022 are gorgeous! AND, great news, all the In-Colors, 2019-2021 and 2020-2022 (9 colors) are now available in the small ink spots. You can get them all at one time, without the investment of the full-size pads. 

May is right around the corner, and that means Mother's Day is close. If you would like to do a handmade card for your dear Mom, I can put together a kit for you to pick up, complete with directions and all paper necessary for completing the card. If you would like to purchase a card already made, let me know and I will send you some options to think about. 

Since it is nearly May, I would normally urge you to order a Paper Pumpkin (PP) kit before May 10, BUT they are already sold out! That tells me it will be an amazing kit. It promises to have some of the new In-Colors for us to use. I can hardly wait to see.

If you have never tried your hand at crafting a personal, hand-made card, you should give it a try. It is therapeutic and purposeful. And right now, in the midst of this pandemic, handmade thank you cards can be use daily. And the smile on faces when you hand off a card will warm your heart.

Order today - go to https://cindyking.stampinup.net/

Have a marvelous week!

April 7

Well, here goes. I have finally decided in the midst of the corona-virus quarantine to try my hand at blogging. I have read others, contemplated doing one, and now there's no reason not to try. I am social distancing on my back porch, listening to the melody of at least a dozen birds, the loudest being the mocking birds and blue jays. THIS is my favorite time of year

I mailed out several cards this morning, dropped about 30 cards off at the Rehab Center, and put the finishing touches on about 12 more to mail out tomorrow morning. I just love having all this time to craft. Of course, I should really tackle some of the home projects that need to be done, but those can wait for a rainy day, or an extremely hot day. 

I have absolutely loved playing with the Ornate Garden Suite. Everything coordinates so beautifully. One of the best things is that if you only have a sentiment stamp set (I know some of you purchased one earlier this year), the paper in this suite will make gorgeous cards without any other stamps. This suite is now available for purchase, and you can order any of this set from me at cindyking.stampinup.net and click on shop now. When you get ready to check out, enter the host code GY4AMPBG.    If you order $150 or more, do not enter the host code... you will be eligible for extra benefits and gifts. 

Have you ever heard of Paper Pumpkin? Let me tell you, that is an amazing way to get started stamping and making cards. Every month a box is delivered to you with everything you need to make cards. Everything is color coordinated, thematic, and BEEE--U--tiful! The last day to order any month's current kit is the 10th. This month's theme is "My Wonderful Family" and it will have something for everyone. 

                             

I am an independent Stampin'Up demonstrator and I would love to help you get started with stamping and card making.