April Virtual Album Retreat

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).

Hey

I recently used this card in a class; the designer series paper is one of my favorites right now although it is currently not available to order. It is called Lovely and Beautiful specialty paper.

I used the Saying Hey and Swirled Designs stamp sets along with the Sign Design punch to finish the card. The mat layer and punched layer are both Soft Sea Foam, coordinating with the designer series paper colors.

Supplies:

Swirled Designs, Saying Hey

Fresh Freesia, Old Olive ink

Soft Sea Foam, Basic White card stock

Lovely and Beautiful specialty designer series paper

Sign Design Punch

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.

et your creative juices swirling with the Swirled Designs Stamp Set. Its swirls, patterns, and shapes add texture and dimension to your cards, tags, and crafts. Start swirling and create stunning designs that captivate the senses.

DETAILS
- 7 photopolymer stamps
- Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): c, d, h

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.

Standing Clipboard Trio

Aren't these little clipboards awesome? This is a new item in the Kits Collection this month called the Standing Clipboard Trio Kit. You will likely see me use them in my project pictures in the future and I know they will be fun to decorate as well!

The Standing Clipboard Trio Kit includes three clipboards you can use to showcase creations from the coordinating Radiant Reminders and Every Little Thing Kits (sold separately). These are also great for your handmade cards, photos, stamped art, and favorite quotes. Each clipboard comes assembled and features a sturdy backing and kickstand. They’re perfect for adding a personal touch to your desk, craft room, or office.

DETAILS
- 3 easel clipboards: 1 small and 2 large
- Small clipboard: 4-3/4" x 6-3/4" (12.1 x 17.2 cm)
- Large clipboard: 6" x 8" (15.2 x 20.3 cm)
- Color: Brown

KITS COLLECTION
- Includes designed projects that come in a range of project types.
- Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

Layers and Layers

These cards were a great way to use up some pieces in my scrap container adding lots of layers and texture to the cards.

I used the Boho Vibes designer series paper along with a previous Product of the Month called Fabulous Sayings as the stamp set. 

The embossing was done with a retired folder called Dashing Designs and my matted sentiment layer is popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals.

Supplies:

Fabulous Sayings

Secret Sea ink

Secret Sea, Granny Apple Green, Basic White, Smoky Slate, Pecan Pie card stock

Boho Vibes dsp

Dashing Designs embossing folder

Jump into some FUN with the Boho Vibes 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper! With designs like boho rainbows, cute waves, multicolored polka dots, and other vibey details, this paper is an easy way to make your crafts both trendy and timeless. You can fussy cut around the waves and rainbows or turn the pretty patterns into card and scrapbook page backgrounds.

DETAILS
- 48 sheets: 6 each of 8 double-sided designs
- 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm)
- Acid free
- Lignin free
- Colors: Cajun Craze, Cloud Cover, Daffodil Delight, Mossy Meadow, Petal Pink, Secret Sea
- Ask your demonstrator about coordinating products.

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 thoughtful messages with style using the Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set! This versatile stamping set features all-occasion sentiment stamps for birthdays, thank-you notes, love, friendship, and support cards. The mix of a handwritten script with a classic serif font pair beautifully with a wide range of card making and paper crafting styles.

The Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set is the exclusive Product of the Month for January 2026! Only available until stocks run out—don’t wait to get yours!

This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set; it allows you to combine sentiments to create a message that best suits your project.

DETAILS
- January 2026 Product of the Month
- 11 photopolymer stamps
- Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): c, h
- Two-Step
- Also available in English

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
- Is a new exclusive product released each month!
- Can be unlocked for just $5 with orders over $75 (after discounts and rewards).
- Is only available while supplies last—they can sell out quickly!
- Is limited to one per customer (including language versions).

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.

Every Little Thing

This is another new kit this month called Every Little Thing. 

Create three DIY floral and nature-inspired paper artworks with the Every Little Thing Kit. Featuring magnolias, tulips, mountains, and a bird, each piece includes uplifting sentiment stamps to brighten your home. Display them on the clipboards from the Standing Clipboard Trio Kit (sold separately) for a personalized decor touch.

DETAILS

- Makes 3 paper artworks: 1 each of 3 designs
- 2 large: 5" x 7" (12.7 x 17.8 cm)
- 1 small: 4" x 6" (10.2 x 15.2 cm)
- Colors: Basic Beige, Cajun Craze, Cloud Cover, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Secret Sea
- Also available in French

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
- Every Little Thing Stamp Set
- Clear stamp block
- Secret Sea Classic Stampin’ Spot
- Step-by-step instructions
- Precut paper pieces
- Adhesive

KITS COLLECTION
- Includes designed projects that come in a range of project types.
- Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

Radiant Reminders Kit

I have been absent for a while because my dad passed away last week. While I am going to try to keep up with posts, reality is that I probably will have some gaps for a while.

There are three new items in the Kits Collection this month, this is the Radiant Reminders Kit and it looks so fun! 

Create three DIY displays with the Radiant Reminders Kit. Featuring monstera leaves, luna moths, and neutral patterns in beige, black, brown, green, and gold, these handmade home decor pieces let your creativity shine while adding natural, organic style to any room.

Display your creations on clipboards from the Standing Clipboard Trio Kit (sold separately), or add them to your favorite frames, bulletin board, or other fun display.

DETAILS
- Makes 3 displays
- Colors: Basic Beige, gold, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Secret Sea
- Coordinates with the Standing Clipboard Trio Kit (sold separately)
- Sentiments printed in English, French, and German

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
- Step-by-step instructions
- Precut paper images
- Printed labels
- Includes gold foil
- Adhesive

KITS COLLECTION
- Includes designed projects that come in a range of project types.
- Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

Card Class

In about a week and a half am attending the last crafting retreat of the winter at Park River Bible Camp, the picture below is one of the classes I am teaching.

I always try to put together a good variety of sentiments, colors and layouts. You don't have to be signed up for the retreat to come and take the class...if you are interested, just email me here.