Album Retreat

This is coming up soon! Make sure to get your kit and you can work along with the Stampin' Up! staff. 

If you don't have the time to work on it live, it will be recorded and available to access on the Facebook Group later.

Another Virtual Album Retreat is on the way! You can purchase the kit now, so you are ready for the Virtual Event April 29 - May 1st on a private Facebook Group. The event will also be recorded and accessible after the event takes place. Check out the details below.

Join us this April for our 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 us in April for this unique event!

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.

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 USD

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!)

*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).

With Sincere Thanks

In the upcoming catalog, there is a specialty paper collection called Velvet Meadow that has some great color combinations and images. I have used a piece of it as the background as well as a strip of it to break up the flower image. I think you will love this collection!

In addition to the specialty paper, I used the Nested Essentials Dies for the die cut, the Scalloped Wishes stamp set and 2026-2028 In Color Dots for accents.

Supplies:

Scalloped Wishes

Berry Burst ink

Bubble Bath, Cloud Cover, Basic White card stock

Nested Essentials Dies

2026-2028 In Color Dots

You’ll have the perfect die-cut pieces for every season and every reason with the Nested Essentials Dies. These basic shapes give you so many creative options! Stamp your greeting, then cut it out using a corresponding die and add it to your next handmade card for a layered look that’s sure to get attention. You’ll add more than dies to your paper crafting stash with this set—you’ll also add value through versatility!

* 12 dies
* Largest die: 2-13/16" x 4-7/8" (7.1 x 12.4 cm)
* Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
* Compatible with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

Dies help you create unique die-cut shapes and paper cutouts with just a quick run through your Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. Detailed dies include ejection holes so you can remove the paper easily.

Create elegant handmade cards for any occasion with the Scalloped Wishes Stamp Set. Simply stamp your greeting in the decorative scalloped frame for a timeless, sophisticated design. This stamp set is a versatile option to have on hand for graduations, thank-yous, well wishes, and more!

DETAILS
- 11 photopolymer stamps
- Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, d, e
- Also available in French

PHOTOPOLYMER STAMPS
- Are clear stamps that make image placement easy.
- Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time.
- Cling to clear blocks without slipping.
- Are repositionable—temporarily mount on clear blocks to stamp, then remove to store.
- Save space—one set of blocks (sold separately) works for all your stamps.
- Are packed in a slim, durable envelope for easy storage and lasting protection.

Feel Your Best Soon

I think what drew me to the stamp set called Delicate Whispers is the image of wheat (probably the farmer in me) and I thought it would work well on masculine cards. 

I have used the retired embossing folder Distressed Tile 3D folder along with some Brushed with Beauty designer series paper in the background. 

The sentiment is from the same stamp set, Delicate Whispers, and it is stamped on a die cut made with the Perennial Postage dies.

Supplies:

Delicate Whispers

Crushed Curry, Pecan Pie ink

Misty Moonlight, Secret Sea, Crumb Cake, Basic White card stock

Brushed with Beauty dsp

Distressed Tile 3D folder

Perennial Postage dies

Create dreamy cards, tags, and more with the Brushed with Beauty Designer Series Paper. Delicate designs in soft pinks, yellows, blues, and greens, including stripes, polka dots, and florals, make layering paper accents easy and fun.

DETAILS
- 12 sheets: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs
- 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
- Acid and lignin free (this product is photo-safe)
- Colors: Calypso Coral, Darling Duckling, Early Espresso, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Secret Sea, Very Vanilla

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
- Can be used for card making, scrapbooking, and other paper crafts!
- Features exclusive designs by in-house Stampin’ Up! artists.
- Complements other Stampin’ Up! products and colors.

Send a little kindness with the Delicate Whispers Stamp Set. This collection of hand-drawn florals pairs beautifully with heartfelt sentiments for friendship, gratitude, and everyday encouragement. Perfect for card making, these delicate designs add warmth and charm to any project you share.

DETAILS
- 10 photopolymer stamps
- Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, d, e
- Also available in French

PHOTOPOLYMER STAMPS
- Are clear stamps that make image placement easy.
- Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time.
- Cling to clear blocks without slipping.
- Are repositionable—temporarily mount on clear blocks to stamp, then remove to store.
- Save space—one set of blocks (sold separately) works for all your stamps.
- Are packed in a slim, durable envelope for easy storage and lasting protection.

Scalloped Blooms

I am hoping to keep posting at least three times a week through our busy spring shipping season and planting, but we will have to see if I can find enough time to do that. Our seed potato shipping has begun so I will do my best...

The stamp set on these cards is going to be available in the new catalog in May, it is called Scalloped Blossoms. 

The embossing folder I used is retired and one of the three that were in the Basics 3d embossing folder collection. The designer series papers are from the Lovely and Beautiful and Wildly Flowering (retired) collections.

The card on the right is a little bit stepped up by adding a piece of Mossy Meadow card stock and some Antique Pearls.

Supplies:

Scalloped Bloooms

Mossy Meadow ink

Crumb Cake, Peach Pie, Basic White, Mossy Meadow card stock

Antique Pearls

Wildly Flowering dsp

Lovely and Beautiful dsp

Basics 3D embossing folder

Bring a breath of fresh air to your crafts with the Lovely & Beautiful 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper. Featuring soft pastels, delicate wildflowers, and metallic gold foil details, this patterned paper is perfect for elegant handmade cards, springtime scrapbook spreads, and more. Let your creativity flourish with every petal and sparkle!

DETAILS
- 12 sheets: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs
- 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
- Includes gold foil
- Acid and lignin free (this product is photo-safe)
- Colors: Calypso Coral, Darling Duckling, Fresh Freesia, gold, Old Olive, Peach Pie, Petal Pink

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
- Can be used for card making, scrapbooking, and other paper crafts!
- Features exclusive designs by in-house Stampin’ Up! artists.
- Complements other Stampin’ Up! products and colors.

You’ll have the perfect die-cut pieces for every season and every reason with the Nested Essentials Dies. These basic shapes give you so many creative options! Stamp your greeting, then cut it out using a corresponding die and add it to your next handmade card for a layered look that’s sure to get attention. You’ll add more than dies to your paper crafting stash with this set—you’ll also add value through versatility!

* 12 dies
* Largest die: 2-13/16" x 4-7/8" (7.1 x 12.4 cm)
* Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
* Compatible with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

Dies help you create unique die-cut shapes and paper cutouts with just a quick run through your Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. Detailed dies include ejection holes so you can remove the paper easily.

2X the Rewards with Orders

April 15th through the 17th, you can earn 2x the rewards when you order Stampin' Up! products!

Here are the details:

• Earn double rewards (2x rewards) for three days only, starting April 15, 2026.
• This offer applies to ALL products (excluding existing Paper Pumpkin subscriptions).
• All orders qualify once the rewards threshold of $20 USD is met.
• To participate, customers must have a Stampin’ Up! account and be opted in to Stampin’ Rewards. 

Best Wishes

I have a couple sneak peek products in this card that you will soon be able to see and purchase! 

The embossed Basic Beige card stock was made with a recently retired folder called the Traditional Wreath folder.

The designer series paper comes from the Bloom Boutique designer series paper collection and has a new In Color called Hydrangea Hue. The stamp set used is also new and called Opulent Oasis. There are a few new 2026-2028 In Color Butterflies.

Supplies:

Opulent Oasis

Soft Sea Foam, Pebbled Path, Hydrangea Hue, Barely Blush ink

Basic White, Basic Beige card stock

Traditional Wreath embossing folder

Bloom Boutique Designer series paper and stickers

2026-2028 In Color Butterflies

Branching Out dies

Easter Blessings

I am a little late in sharing this with you but thought I would show you anyway. This was in my last Stamp A Stack collection which was before Easter.

I used a piece of Poetic Expressions designer series paper and a retired die. The church is stamped with Memento Black ink and then colored in with Stampin' Write Markers. 

Supplies:

Blessed Beginnings

Memento Black ink

Stampin' Blends

Pecan Pie, Basic White card stock

Poetic Expressions dsp

Traditional Wreath folder

retired dies

Celebrate life’s sacred moments with the Blessed Beginnings Stamp Set. Featuring a church, cross, trees, and coordinating elements, this stamp set is perfect for creating Easter, wedding, or baptism cards that reflect your faith. With a variety of spiritual sentiments, you can design heartfelt invitations and handmade cards to honor meaningful religious milestones.

This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set; it allows you to layer two or more images to create one final image with extra texture and dimension in the colors you want.

DETAILS
- 10 photopolymer stamps
- Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, e
- Two-Step

PHOTOPOLYMER STAMPS
- Are clear stamps that make image placement easy.
- Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time.
- Cling to clear blocks without slipping.
- Are repositionable—temporarily mount on clear blocks to stamp, then remove to store.