Happy April Fools Day!! Don’t we all wish this pandemic that has hit
us were just an April Fools joke? No one
saw this coming. No one predicted that
we would be sheltering inside our homes and physically distancing ourselves from
friends and family. No one warned us
that all our “normal” daily comings and goings would be curtailed. No one imagined that we would be afraid (and
sometimes, to the point of paranoia) of “catching” this horrid virus.
BUT – with hope and faith we will
get through this and come out the other side better off. Until that time, look at all the opportunities
that are being presented to us. I mean,
with absolutely nothing on our calendars (and being sheltered in until the end of April), we can get to all those little
projects we’ve been putting off…finish those Christmas cards from 2018 (yes, I
meant 2018) that you just didn’t have enough time to complete; watch all those TV
programs that you DVRed for the last year; sit down and read; complete jigsaw
puzzles; or when you are so bored you don’t know what else to do, clean out those
closets and drawers!
My first project in utilizing my extra time is to make
Easter cards. I decided to make two different ones, one for those individuals I think would like a little "lighthearted" card and the other more on the religious side. Let me show you what I’m
making…
Looks like the bunny is eating the flowers,
doesn't it?
And, this one is more faith-based.
Both are adorable, don't you think?
CARD CLUB AND CLASSES
Club members will not be obligated to place an order in April. I hope to have club/class in May which was originally a month when there would not be any classes. (Yes ladies, my trip to Africa was cancelled -sigh-). I will be in contact with those who signed up for April so that we can discuss your availability for May.
Since there are no classes this month, I am offering card kits for purchase instead. So, take a look at the pictures below and let me know if you want any kits for any of the cards. You may purchase one card or all three cards and you may order up to 5 of each. The cost will vary per card ($3.00 to $5.00) depending on whether or not you have supplies at home to complete them. Contact me to discuss the cost.
Card 1
Does this card look familiar? It should; I used this design
for my Easter cards! I CASE'd this from
CreatewithChristy.com
Card 2
This card is a knockoff from the card above,
but is my design
Card 3
This card is CASE'd from Tammy Wilson and
uses the Poppy Moments Dies
ORNATE GARDEN SUITE
This suite is being offered as an early release from the 220-2021 Annual Catalog (which will be mailed out to everyone mid-May). Here is what the entire Suite (#154153, $136.75) includes:| Ornate Thanks Bundle | 154115 | $46.75 |
| Ornate Style Bundle | 154119 | $52.00 |
| Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder | 152725 | $9.00 |
| Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo Pack | 152479 | $7.00 |
| Ornate Garden Specialty DSP | 152488 | $15.00 |
| Gilded Gems | 152478 | $7.00 |
| Ornate Thanks Stamp Set | 149471 | $18.00 |
| Ornate Style Stamp Set | 152572 | $21.00 |
| Ornate Layers Dies | 152726 | $37.00 |
| Ornate Borders Dies | 152724 | $34.00 |
To see all of the products, go to my website and take a look at them. I will be placing an order on April 15, so let me know if there is anything you want to order.
INVENTORY REPORT
As mentioned in last month's blog, Stampin' Up! is being impacted by the pandemic for manufacturing and receiving products from China. That being said, I wanted to let you know of the products currently being affected. The list below are items "not orderable" as of April 1, 2020.
Bonanza Dies
Garden Gateway Dies
Detailed Bee Dies
Poppy Moments Dies
Painted Labels Dies
Label Me Lovely Punch
Label Me Fancy Punch (can order, but on backorder)
Saddle Brown Stazon Ink
Stitched So Sweetly Dies
Whisper White 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon
CREATING REWARDS PROGRAM
The Creating Rewards Program year will be coming to an end on May 31, 2020. I will be in contact with you if you have earned points for free product. Just a reminder that you need to claim your free merchandise by May 31 or you will lose it.
I think that is all the news for this month. I want you to know that I appreciate your support and treasure your friendship. Please be careful if you are an "essential service" and out in public taking care of business so that we have food on our tables and medical assistance should we need it. For the rest of us - stay indoors so that we can stop this terrible virus.
Thanks for stopping by. Carol
