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!

Sketch Challenge

I have decided to really pour myself into my stampin habit. One of the groups I am a member of on Facebook has challenges for us to participate in, and to share, almost every day. SOOO, I participated in a sketch challenge and want to pass it on to any one else who wishes to participate. The challenge was a simple sketch, here it is. This was shared by Connie Long Stewart, and if you want to see some of her work, look her up on Pinterest or YouTube.

So, I decided I wanted to give it a try using only die cuts for the center of the focal square. Absolutely any sentiment could be put across the bottom. I know there are many other ways to work this sketch, and I will share more soon. This card uses the Lily pad dies, the Ornate Thanks stamp, and the Lovely LilyPad dsp. The Lily pad items are from the Sale-a-bration catalog, which is no longer available, but the Ornate Thanks stamp set is available.

Right now, thank you cards are very appropriate for many people around us... delivery people, medical personnel, the grocery clerks... keep some on hand, put a smile on someone's face.

If you would like a kit to put together some thank you cards of your own, contact me below. I will have some cut-outs, cardstock, envelopes and instructions in every kit. You can order a kit of 5 cards for $12, or 10 cards for $20. I will post copies of the cards that will be in the kits.

Here is the Ornate Garden Suite, you can buy bundles or individual products. The paper is absolutely gorgeous! This is definitely one of my favorites!

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Go to my StampinUp page at CindyKing.Stampinup.net and order your products for stamping using hostcode GY4AMPBG. If your order is more than $150, do not enter the host code and earn shopping rewards. 
Order more than $50 and receive a special thank you gift from me.

Need some monthly inspiration for making cards? Try Paper Pumpkin, it's everything you need to get started

https://www.paperpumpkin.com/  It is a monthly subscription with pre-cut materials, you can 
pre-order 3, 6 or 12 months, or simply subscribe for one month at a time.

Until next time...
Cindy