Are you enjoying some spring-like weather? It was 86 degrees yesterday and today the forecast is for 88. We are hoping that it stays in the 80's for a while longer, because once we get up into the 100's, we are not happy campers!
Well, here we are at week 4 of April, which means we have about 5 weeks left on the 2017-2018 Stampin'Up! catalog. So today I'm going to show you a pretty card that has FIVE retiring products.
But first a little reminder.... Stamp sets will be available until the May 31st deadline, but accessories like card stock, ink, ink refills, designer paper, punches, ribbon, etc. are only available "while supplies last." That is why it is best to concentrate on accessories now, while they are available, because Stampin'Up! doesn't guarantee their availability. I just checked the retiring list and all of the products I used to make this card are currently available.
This is known as a Bridge Fold Card. The beauty of it is that it can stand up by itself and is wonderfully three-dimensional, but then it folds flat and fits inside a standard envelope for mailing. If you would like the easy directions to make this card, please email me at sjrstamps@gmail.com and I'll email them to you!
So let's get started on all of the retiring products I used.
First of all, the card base is Soft Sky card stock (#131203, $8.00, p. 186). I'm really sad that this color is being discontinued, as it is one of my "go-to" colors. Of course the ink pad and refill are also going away. You can find those on page 186 of the annual catalog.
The next element that is being discontinued is the Whole Lot of Lovely Designer Series Paper (#144110, $11.00, p. 188). I thought this paper was one of the prettiest in the 2017-2018 catalog.
The sentiment on the card is from the Birthday Blooms stamp set (#140658, $19.00, p. 70)
The flower on the "bridge" of the card was stamped with the Flower Shop stamp set (#130942, $18.00, p. 28) and then punched out with the Pansy Punch (#130698, $16.00, p. 207).
The center of the flower is a Faceted Gem (#144141, $5.00, p. 197). Thankfully, those are NOT being discontinued!
To shop online, please just click the "shop now" button at the top of this blog. This will take you to my Stampin'Up! shopping site where you can create your account (if you are a first-time shopper) and then enter your order.
Please use the April host code 3KDV7CHN if you are placing an order less than $150. I will enter your name into my April Host Code drawing for a $25 gift certificate. If your order is $150 or over, please do not use the host code. If your order is $50 or more I will enter your name on my 50-50 Board for a $50 gift certificate. Your name will be added once for every $50 you spend!
I hope this springy card has inspired you to get out some stamps, ink and paper and make a pretty card that you can send to someone who's having a birthday, needs encouragement, or who would just love to get some real mail for a change. Remember, we can make the world a happier place, one card at a time!
Have a great week!
Hugs to all,
Susan
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