Good Monday morning stamping friends, welcome to a new week!! How was your weekend? It was spring here in NJ and now we’re back to cooler temps. My husband and I took the pups for a walk in the morning, which felt good to get out and walk for a bit. I was able to get some yard work done yesterday too. It was one of those days I was in my own way, so I decided to head outside and clean up my gardens a little.

Poetry Garden Online Class Registration Open

Tara Carpenter and I are teaming up to offer a fun online class using Stampin’ Up! March Online Exclusive Poetry Garden Suite.  We will be creating 6 different cards during the class including 2 Fun Fold Cards.  Sign Up now by Clicking Here to reserve your spot.

The class fee includes:

• Stampin’ Up! Garden Epoxy Dots (full pack)
• Stampin’ Up! Berry Burst 1/4″ Shiny Ribbon (full pack)
• Pre-cut card kits to complete each card
• Zoom class with complete instructions to complete each card
• PDF with detailed directions

During sign up you will have the option to add additional items to your order that you can take advantage of at no additional shipping cost.  These items are optional, however if you want to recreate the cards you will need them. If you’ve attended a previous class, you were given a discount code, there is a spot to put that code on the form and the discount only applies to the products that you check off that you wish to purchase, not the class.  Since the Bundles are already discounted, the discount does not apply to them either.

The class will be held Sunday April 26th from 1 to 4 pm Eastern Time via Zoom.  This allows anyone in the United States to participate live!  Can’t join us live… no worries, we will record the session so it can be replayed at any time.

I will email written directions that will include directions, cardstock cuts as well as photos to help you create each card.

The bundles are not included in the price of the class.  You can purchase the bundle through me at an additional 10% discount of the Online Exclusive price (see below).

Class Cost $40 + $10 (Shipping) 

Additional purchased items will be included in the above shipping price.  I will invoice you through PayPal and invoices must be paid by April 5th to insure I can get the products delivered, packaged up and out to you with enough time.  

Deadline: Sunday April 5th 

Click Here to register for the class now!! Let me know if you have any questions.

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Virtual Album Retreat – Happiness is Here – Now Available

The Virtual Album Retreat Happiness is Here is now available to order while supplies last. I’ve got a little special just for you. If you purchase the Album Retreat through me, I’m going to give you the Album of your choice absolutely FREE. *The numbers and a link to my Google Form are at the bottom of this post.

Join Stampin’ Up! this April for their Virtual Album Retreat, a three-day, virtual event where you’ll craft along with Stampin’ Up! staff as they go through the step-by-step process of creating a 10-spread scrapbook album using the 2026 Virtual Album Retreat Happiness is Here kit.  

Mark your calendars now and join in April for this unique event!

You can see the page layouts and more details about the retreat by clicking the image above.

Here are the details for this event:

Who: Crafters who love to scrapbook!

When: April 29–May 1, 2026, from about 2:00–9:00 p.m. (MT)

• Note: End times may vary.

Where: Private Facebook Group

Registration: There is no registration for this event! When you purchase the 2026 Virtual Album Retreat Happiness is Here kit, you’ll get access to an exclusive Facebook group where the live event will stream.

Price of 2026 Virtual Album Retreat Happiness is Here kit: $250

Language of Event: This event will be presented in English only.

After the Event: You can access the recorded event videos on the exclusive Facebook group. Videos with English, French, German, and Dutch captioning will be available through the Facebook group within two weeks after the live stream.

Here is what’s included in the kit:

Item: 2026 Virtual Album Retreat Happiness is Here kit (168051)

Includes: Two stamp sets; Designer Series Paper and Two-Tone Cardstock with cut guidelines printed on the back; single-sided Designer Series Paper; printed precut images and stickers; embellishments; Linen Thread; Golden Glow Shimmer Brush; White Gel Pen; Memory Protectors™; Flip Flaps™; and photo placeholders.*

Price: $250 

Language: The stamp set and all kit components are English only. The kit instructions will be translated into English, French, German, and Dutch.

Ordering Begins: March 18, 2026 (Order yours early to get it in time for the event!)

Head over to my Online Store and order yours today!!

*Albums sold separately. Consider purchasing the 1-1/2″ Post 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Album (166515) or the D-Ring 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Album (166516).There are some additional products that you’ll need to create the pages, you can find that list right here (click to open this as a full page, printable document):

Click Here to fill out the Google Form for your Free Album.

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I offered Double Rewards when the Online Exclusives went live and I know how disappointed a lot of you were that you couldn’t get what you wanted. I decided to offer my Double Creative Stamping Designs Rewards again now that they are available.

Double Creative Stamping Designs Rewards

The new March Online Exclusives are now available to order.  I’m offering Double Creative Stamping Designs Rewards. THAT’S 2X THE REWARDS FOR YOU FROM ME!!!  Double Rewards end March 24th for all orders over $50 (before tax & shipping)!! How does this work? For a $50 you’ll earn 2 rewards, $100 you’ll earn 4 rewards, $150 you’ll earn 6 rewards, etc. Hurry over to my Online Store and get those orders in for those March Online Exclusives and earn those Double Rewards!!

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New Basic Black Hybrid Ink Pad Coming in May 2026!

Stampin’ Up! is releasing a new Basic Black Hybrid Stampin’ Pad (166648) and the Basic Black Hybrid Ink Refill (166649)* with the May–August 2026 Catalog!!  The new ink has the ability to work with various coloring techniques.  In fact, it’s called “hybrid” because it has similar characteristics to StāzOn and Memento—you can use this single pad for watercolor techniques AND techniques featuring Stampin’ Blends!  The new hybrid ink will be a coloring go-to.

STĀZON & MEMENTO INK UPDATE:

Something that has us less excited is how increasingly difficult it has become to source StāzOn and Memento ink. The timing of the Hybrid ink is fortunate, as it’s releasing right as Stampin’ Up! will be forced to discontinue the following products once existing inventory is gone:

• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708)
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Refill (133456)
• Jet Black StāzOn Ink Pad (101406)
• Jet Black StāzOn Ink Refill (102566)
• Saddle Brown StāzOn Ink Pad (151508)
• Saddle Brown StāzOn Ink Refill (152820)
• StāzOn Cleaner (109196)

Here are a few things to note about the ink transition:  

• All discontinued items listed above will be available while supplies last.  If Stampin’ Up! sells out of items ahead of them being moved to the Last Chance Products list, they will be labeled unavailable and be removed from the online store.
• * The Basic Black Hybrid Ink Refill (166649) will not be available for several months and will not be listed in the Online Store when the catalog releases to customers.  As soon as Stampin’ Up! provides an update on when the refills are available, I’ll let you know.

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Stampin’ Up! May-August 2026 Catalog Coming Soon!!

The Stampin’ Up! May-August 2026 Catalog is coming soon. I’ll be ordering the new catalog next week and shipped them out to my customers, if you’re one of my customers, you should’ve received one in the mail. To be a customer of mine, you need to have placed an order with me within the last year, and you will automatically receive the catalog. If you would like a copy of the catalog from me, just go to my Online Store and place an order and you will be on my list to receive the new catalog.

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator. Just click HERE to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. 

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Good Tuesday morning stamping friends. HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!!! How many Irish friends do I have out there? I don’t have a stitch of Irish in me, but my mom would make corned beef and cabbage every year on St. Patrick’s Day with a loaf of Italian bread. No one in my family likes it, so I haven’t had it in years.

OnStage 2026 is in the books. I arrived home around 10pm Sunday night, it was so good to get home to my own bed and pillow. My girls went crazy when I walked in the house and stayed by my side the rest of the night, following me room to room. My intention was to post this yesterday, but there were technology issues with my computer and phone, so it had to wait until today.

There’s a lot of photos here from Sunny California’s OnStage. Here we go.

First thing we all did was registered and received out swag. After picking it up we had a little bit of time before our first session started.

After the first session, a group of us went to Tequilla Jack’s for a delicious dinner together. Others went to the Welcome party they had.

Friday morning Amy, Mary, Tara and I got to go to OnStage+ which was a breakfast for leaders. We each received a small bag to match our large bag. After breakfast, our sessions began. Once everything was over, a group of us headed out for an Italian dinner, which was delicious.

After dinner it was time for After Hours for those who signed up. We received a bundle along with some DSP and cardstock and got to create some cards (I’ll be showing those tomorrow).

This is one of the new bundles coming in May.

Jo, Sue, LeAnne and Carole are hard at work creating. This is really a beautiful suite, and I can’t wait to get the rest of it.

We even got to play with a couple of the new Stamp Pads in the 2026-2028 In-Colors. Afterwards we all headed to our rooms to rest up for Saturday.

Here are some peeks at some of the new DSP coming in May

Here are some peeks at some new suite and bundles coming in May.

They held off until Saturday to give us our catalogs.

Stampin’ Up! does a lot of celebrating by having us walk across the stage and waving. I had to go up a few times, once for becoming Silver Elite and once for hitting my 100K in career to date sales. Mary, Amy and I went up on stage together to celebrate earning the 2026 Incentive trip.

Every year we try to take a group picture at one of their props they have set up.

Every year after it’s all over, we all gather for a pizza party. This year we gathered in Mary’s room to eat pizza and salad, chat and laugh.

Hope you enjoyed seeing the pictures from the weekend. We all had such a great time together, chatting, laughing and getting to know one another and we’re already excited about getting together again next year. Pictured here from the left are Mary’s feet, Pete, Tara on the floor, Jo, Myself, LeAnne, Lynn, Debra, Carole and Sue. Amy was taking the picture.

Stampin’ Up! incentive trip disclaimer: Typically, only the top 1% of demonstrators earn the trip. These achievements represent my individual accomplishments, and do not reflect those of the typical Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. Please be aware that fewer than 1% of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators earn the incentive trip and there is no guarantee of similar results.

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator. Just click HERE to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. 

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Poetry Garden Online Class Registration Open

Tara Carpenter and I are teaming up to offer a fun online class using Stampin’ Up! March Online Exclusive Poetry Garden Suite.  We will be creating 6 different cards during the class including 2 Fun Fold Cards.  Sign Up now by Clicking Here to reserve your spot.

The class fee includes:

• Stampin’ Up! Garden Epoxy Dots (full pack)
• Stampin’ Up! Berry Burst 1/4″ Shiny Ribbon (full pack)
• Pre-cut card kits to complete each card
• Zoom class with complete instructions to complete each card
• PDF with detailed directions

During sign up you will have the option to add additional items to your order that you can take advantage of at no additional shipping cost.  These items are optional, however if you want to recreate the cards you will need them. If you’ve attended a previous class, you were given a discount code, there is a spot to put that code on the form and the discount only applies to the products that you check off that you wish to purchase, not the class.  Since the Bundles are already discounted, the discount does not apply to them either.

The class will be held Sunday April 26th from 1 to 4 pm Eastern Time via Zoom.  This allows anyone in the United States to participate live!  Can’t join us live… no worries, we will record the session so it can be replayed at any time.

I will email written directions that will include directions, cardstock cuts as well as photos to help you create each card.

The bundles are not included in the price of the class.  You can purchase the bundle through me at an additional 10% discount of the Online Exclusive price (see below).

Class Cost $40 + $10 (Shipping) 

Additional purchased items will be included in the above shipping price.  I will invoice you through PayPal and invoices must be paid by April 5th to insure I can get the products delivered, packaged up and out to you with enough time.  

Deadline: Sunday April 5th 

Click Here to register for the class now!! Let me know if you have any questions.

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Stampin’ Up! May-August 2026 Catalog Coming Soon!!

The Stampin’ Up! May-August 2026 Catalog is coming soon. I’ll be ordering the new catalog next week and shipped them out to my customers, if you’re one of my customers, you should’ve received one in the mail. To be a customer of mine, you need to have placed an order with me within the last year, and you will automatically receive the catalog. If you would like a copy of the catalog from me, just go to my Online Store and place an order and you will be on my list to receive the new catalog.

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Reminder!!! 2024 – 2026 In-Colors Soon to Retire

Do you LOVE the 2024-2026 In-Colors. May 5th the 2026-2028 In-Colors will be available, which means that the 2024-2026 In-Colors will be gone. Don’t wait until they go out of stock, grab your favorites now!

Head over to my Online Store and Stock Up on all your favorite colors HERE!!

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Don’t forget to Check out my Retired List

I’ve updated my Retired List. I’ve added a LOT more items that have been retired by Stampin’ Up! at a discounted price. Check out my list, there might be something that you missed out on and really wanted. You can find it by Clicking Here.