This week’s card is a pop up card using the double column technique. I do recommend using a smaller diecut for the window, because the columns are 3/4″ wide and they showed through the window on my sample card. I solved this issue by strategically placing two hot air balloons over the spots where the columns show through. I do not like to waste paper, so I always try to come up with a fix. This allowed me to keep the bigger window so that the inside balloon could be seen.

Happy crafting and please click the shop now button to check out the latest products as well as the last chance products.

Product List

Hot Air Balloon Bundle (English) [162755] $45.00	Lighter Than Air 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [162747] $12.50	Azure Afternoon 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [161719] $10.00	Pool Party 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [122924] $10.00
Calypso Coral 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [122925] $10.00	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159276] $10.50	Window Sheets Base Material [114323] $5.00	Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin’ Pad [161663] $9.00
Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin’ Pad [155611] $9.00	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Pad [147101] $9.00

Hot Air Balloon Double Column Card PDF File

April’s Gift with Purchase

Shop my online store by clicking on the Shop Now button. For each $25 in retail purchase (not including shipping and tax). I will send you two card kits or a pack of discontinued precut DSP of your choice from my list published on the Card Kits for Sale Page of my blog. The framed art can also be chosen for a free gift with a $25 online retail purchase.

Last Chance Sale

The last chance sale will be starting on April 9, 2024. Remember that five In-Colors are retiring, so if you want any of the following colors, order soon: Parakeet Party, Sweet Sorbet, Starry Sky, Tahitian Tide, and Orchid Oasis. Products are already marked as retiring soon on the online store, but a few products will be available at a reduced price starting on April 9, 2024. Check out the list below for details.

Annual Catalog Last Chance Products

January – April Mini Catalog Last Chance Products

April’s New Card Kits

163876 $22.00

163882 $18.00

To see all the kits available for purchase click the shop now button and then from the menu click kits. Remember a $25 retail purchase in April from my online store will earn you two free card kits from the list on my sale page. Click Here to check out your choices or you can choose one free pack of precut DSP. See above for all the details.

Your Day To Shine Kit [163875] $14.00	Birthday Sparkle Kit (English) [163865] $23.00	Rock Legend Kit [163272] $14.00	Panda Friends Kit [163273] $14.00
The Best Destination Kit (English) [163186] $20.00	Boho Beach Kit (English) [162418] $22.00	Confetti Birthday Kit (English) [162390] $23.00	Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit (English) [161804] $23.00

Upcoming Classes

Click Here to see my Class Calendar. You can RSVP for any class by sending me an email. I have updated the class calendar to reflect all of you who have recently signed up for classes. You can click on the class calendar to double check that I have you signed up for the correct classes.

Annual Catalog Debut

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 6 pm via zoom

RSVP by May 1, 2024 to receive the class kit.

Fee: $10 plus $2 S&H

Class kit will include at least 5 card kits using the new in-colors and other new products. During the class we will go through the catalog and I will feature the products that I have purchased and we will have door prizes for all as well. It is a fun class to check out fun new products from Stampin’ Up. I usually debut the upcoming card classes as well.

May Paper Pumpkin

MAY: The Best There Is

Subscribe 11 April–10 May

Make cards for Father’s Day and more to express your gratitude and admiration!

• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes

• Precut paper accent pieces and labels

• Woodgrain textures and masculine earthy tones

• Coordinating colors: Wild Wheat, Pool Party, Misty Moonlight (Classic Stampin’ Spot),

Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Basic Beige