Friday, October 30, 2026

Funky Chunky Cardmaking Event!


Let’s Get Funky! A Day of Cardmaking Fun! 🎉

Get ready for a fabulous day of creativity! Join me and two incredibly talented demonstrator friends for our Funky Chunky Cardmaking Event!

3 Demonstrators • 9 Cards • 4.5 Hours of Crafting Fun + Breaks!

We're bringing you nine fabulous card projects, plenty of creative inspiration, and a whole lot of fun—all from the comfort of your own crafting space!

📅 Sunday, November 22, 2026 | ⏰ 10 AM–3 PM Pacific | 📍 Private Facebook Group

Craft along with us live as we share projects, tips, and techniques! Can't join us for the entire day? No problem! All presentations will be recorded so you can watch, rewatch, and create at your own pace.

Join us from anywhere in Canada! For our crafty friends outside Canada, see Option 2 below.

💕 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING DETAILS CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING!

What's Included?

- 9 Make ‘n Take Kits including pre-cut cardstock, envelopes, any die-cuts not included in the Funky Chunky Bundle, and two sets of Sweetly Sentimental hot-foiled sentiments.
- Unlimited access to an EXCLUSIVE Facebook group just for event attendees!
- 9 Video Tutorials! These will be LIVE but recorded so you can watch again later!
- 9 written tutorials in a printable PDF!


All you need are inks, adhesives, a paper trimmer, and a die-cutting machine such as our Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. The inks we are using are Basic Black and the 2026-2028 In Colors™ (Barely Blush, Crisp Cantaloupe, Golden Glow, Hydrangea Hue and Peaceful Pine).

OPTION 1: Funky Chunky Cardmaking Event Package (Canada Only)

Get everything above, PLUS a fabulous goodie bag featuring the 2026–2028 In Color™ Painted Patterns 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Hydrangea Hue 1/4" Bordered Ribbon, and 2026–2028 In Color™ Dots.

Price: $85 CAD — shipping and applicable taxes included!

Need the Bundle or some Ink Pads? We've Got You Covered! 💕

Don't have the Funky Chunky Bundle? Add it on! Get the stamp set and dies for just $63.75 CAD.

Missing a few ink colours? No problem. Add Basic Black and/or any of the 2026–2028 In Color™ ink pads (Barely Blush, Crisp Cantaloupe, Golden Glow, Hydrangea Hue, and Peaceful Pine). Choose just the colours you need.

💕 A little bonus from us: NO SHIPPING OR TAXES on these add-ons!

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT: Register using the link below and pay by e-transfer once I confirm your total. Register by November 8th. PayPal is also available for an additional $3 fee.

PLEASE NOTE: Products will be shipped directly from Stampin’ Up!, while Make ‘n Take kits (cardstock/envelopes) will be mailed separately.

OPTION 2: PDF Tutorial & Video Access (Outside Canada Only)

For $35 CAD (approximately $26 USD), you'll receive access to all nine video tutorials, the printable PDF tutorials, and our exclusive Facebook group! Register using the link below by November 21st, and I'll send you a PayPal invoice.

A Note About Shipping & Pickup

Make ‘n Take packages will be mailed by November 13th. Mail delivery can be unpredictable, so there's a small chance your package may arrive after the event. No worries! You can still enjoy the day with us and complete your projects afterwards using the recordings. Local pickup is also available from my home in Hope, BC.








Monday, September 14, 2026

Coast to Coast Creators Hop - Sep-Dec 2026 Catalogue

 


Welcome to our Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop! This month we are focusing on products in the new September - December 2026 Catalogue, full of awesome holiday products!


I chose to use the beautiful Dreamy Snowflakes Bundle. My card base is Hydrangea Hue with a layer of Shimmering Stripes 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper. I also added a strip of the 2026-2028 In Color 12" x 12" Pearlized Specialty Paper, also in Hydrangea Hue. The photos don't do justice to the beautiful sparkle on this card!


The snowflakes were die cut with layers of Vellum 12" x 12" Specialty Paper, and the Hydrangea Hue Pearlized paper and Shimmering Stripes mentioned above.


The sentiment was stamped in Hydrangea Hue and die cut. I adhered it to a Shimmering Stripes banner cut using the Stylish Shapes Dies. I added the 2026-2028 In Color Gems, also in Hydrangea Hue.


The inside layer was stamped with two of the smaller snowflakes in Hydrangea Hue.

Be sure to follow along the blog hop below to see the awesome projects by my talented teammates!








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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Holly Jolly Branches MEGA Stamp Camp!


 
Are you ready for our much-anticipated holiday stamp camp with 10 AWESOME projects? Join me and 4 incredibly talented friends as we bring you our Holly Jolly Branches MEGA Stamp Camp! This year, instead of using one suite, we have put together a beautifully curated collection of products which includes stamps, dies, TWO sets of Designer Series Paper, ribbon and embellishments! This will be a weekend stamp camp online, Oct 3-4, 2026, from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm PT on Saturday and 10:00 am to 1:00 pm PT on Sunday! It will be a fabulous weekend, crafting together online from anywhere in Canada! See Option 3 below for residents outside of Canada. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING DETAILS CAREFULLY!

What does the Holly Jolly Branches MEGA Stamp Camp include?

·       10 Make ‘n Take Kits for 10 awesome projects including all pre-cut cardstock, envelopes and any die-cuts not included in the Sunset Coast Bundle!

·       Unlimited access to an EXCLUSIVE Facebook group just for stamp camp attendees!

·       10 Video Tutorials! These will be LIVE but recorded so you can watch again later!

·       10 Written Tutorials in a printable PDF PLUS an additional Bonus Tutorial with 5 more projects!

·       A Mystery Stamping session!

·       An Entry into our Prize Draws!
 

All you need are inks, adhesives, Blending Brushes, a paper trimmer and a die cutting machine such as our Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. A list of supplies will be provided ahead of time. 

OPTION 1: Get all of the above, including our Holly Jolly Branches curated collection for $115.25 plus shipping & taxes for your province/territory. The collection includes the Holly Jolly Branches Bundle (stamp set & dies), the Whispering Woods 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (of which $4 will be donated to organizations to help spread a little holiday cheer!), the Winter Dreams 12” x 12” Specialty Designer Series Paper, the White 3/8” Textured Ribbon, and the Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Sequins.

Register on the link below and, once I give you your total, pay by etransfer by August 31st.

Note: You may register and pay up to September 14th but there is a risk that these popular products could sell out before then!

IMPORTANT NOTE for Option 1: Payment must be sent to me by etransfer (or there is a PayPal option with a $3 fee). We are ordering all the products for everyone, the moment they are available! Products will be direct shipped from Stampin' Up! and the Make 'n Take kits (cardstock/envelopes) will be mailed separately.

OPTION 2: Do you already have the Holly Jolly Branches Bundle (stamp set & dies)? No problem! Get the 10 Make ‘n Take Kits, Facebook/YouTube videos and PDF tutorials, as well as the Whispering Woods 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper, the Winter Dreams 12” x 12” Specialty Designer Series Paper, the White 3/8” Textured Ribbon, and the Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Sequins for $95! Register on the link below and pay by etransfer by August 31st. Note: You may register and pay up to September 14th but there is a risk that this popular suite could sell out before then!

OPTION 3 (for residents outside of Canada only): For $35 CAD (approx. $26 USD), you will have access to the videos and PDF tutorials and can join us on Facebook! Register on the link below by Oct 1st and I’ll send you a PayPal invoice!

Make ‘n Take packages will be mailed by Sept 21st. With the mail being unpredictable, there is a small possibility that they will arrive after the stamp camp. No worries, as you can enjoy the weekend with us and put your Make ‘n Takes together afterwards! You can also pick up your package from my home in Hope, BC.








Friday, August 14, 2026

Coast to Coast Creators Hop - Fun Fold Card

 


Welcome to our Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop! This month we were given a Fun Fold challenge!


I chose to use a suite coming up in the September 2026 Online Exclusives called the Alpine Winter Suite Collection. I can't recall the name of this fun fold but it's one of my favourites and it fits in our regular envelopes!


The card base is Peaceful Pine and I also used Basic Beige, Basic Black, Basic White, Vellum and the Alpine Winter 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper. I dry embossed the Basic Beige cardstock with the Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder run through our Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine.

The trees are diecut from the Winter Adventures Bundle in Basic Black and the sentiment is stamped in black on Vellum. I used our White Gel Pens to add "snow" to the trees.


I added 3 of the clear Adhesive-Backed Snowflakes to the card front to finish!


You can write your message on the back of the card which was stamped in black from the Winter Adventures Stamp Set.

Be sure to hop around below to see the gorgeous projects by my talented teammates!









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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Coast to Coast Creators Hop - Simple Stamping

 


Welcome to our Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop! This month we were given a Simple Stamping challenge using only stamps, paper and ink, with one embellishment allowed (I chose twine).


I used the new Shimmering Scenes Stamp Set to create the look of a black & white photo. The set can also be used to create very colourful scenes but I like this effect, too! It also comes with hot foil dies for those who have the Stampin' Hot Foil System!


I stamped the grass and sky in Smoky Slate ink, the hills in Basic Gray and the Mountains in Black, on Basic White cardstock. I used a Basic Black marker and Black Stampin' Journaling Pen to outline the stamped image. The twine came from the Baker's Twine Essentials Pack.


The sentiment came from the Scalloped Blooms Stamp Set and was stamped in black. I used a Basic Black card base.

Please enjoy hopping around to see the wonderful projects from my talented teammates! 






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Sunday, June 14, 2026

Coast to Coast Creators Hop - Sketch Challenge

 


Welcome to our Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop! This month we were given this sketch to use as inspiration while using products from our current May - August 2026 Catalogue.


My card uses the Scalloped Blooms Bundle. It's a great bundle with several nested scallop dies! I just used the two smallest for the flower on my card.

My card base is Timid Tiger and the next layer is Secret Sea. Blues and oranges are opposite each other on the colour wheel so they are complimentary colours.

The patterned paper is from the 2025-2027 In Color 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper in Secret Sea.


The ribbon is the Timid Tiger 3/8" Faux Linen Ribbon which is now on the Last Chance List for half price! I finished with the 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls in Secret Sea.


 Be sure to hop around below to see the awesome projects by my talented teammates!








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Wednesday, June 10, 2026

AWOW Blog Hop - Playing with Sand

 


Welcome to this month's Around the World on Wednesday Blog Hop! This month my global colleagues and I are inspired by the theme "Playing with Sand". The very first thing that came to my mind was a recent trip to Cabo San Lucas with my son, Tom, his wife, Hannah, and our 11-month-old grandson, Harrison. We had so much fun seeing Harrison discover how much fun playing with sand could be!

Thoughts of Cabo then led me to think of our Scenic Coast Suite Collection which has an arch die that always makes me think of the arch in Cabo! 
We took a boat tour to the arch and watched the sun set there. it was beautiful!


That finally led me to create this card!


I used the gorgeous Scenic Coast 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, along with the dies and stamps from the Sunset Coast Bundle. I used the arch die-cut as a starting point and cut some additional black cardstock freehand to try to mimic the Cabo arch. It's not a perfect match but close enough!


The sailboat was die cut from Strawberry Slush and then I added some sparkle with the Crisp Cantaloupe Shimmer Brush. The ribbon is a sneak peek of the Black 3/8" Iridescent Ribbon coming in the July Online Exclusives!


The sentiment was stamped in black on a Highland Heather banner cut using the Stylish Shapes Dies.


I used a leftover strip of the DSP on the inside of the card and added the two small sailboat die-cuts in black. I finished the card with the Sunset Sparkle Sequins.


Please enjoy hopping around below and you can click on the daisy below to go to the next blog post by my very talented colleague, Cheryl Hamilton!



Leonie Stuart - AU

Rochelle Laird-Smith - AU

Kelly Taranto - US

Chris Smith - US

Bree Renwick - US

Lori Willcox - CA YOU ARE HERE

Cheryl Hamilton - US