Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Advent-ures in Christmas Craft Class: Create a Handmade Christmas Advent Calendar with Stampin’ Up!


🎄 Ready for a little Christmas crafting Advent-ure?

Stampin’ Up! has a brand-new virtual Craft Class coming in September, and this one combines so many things I love about holiday crafting . . . creating together, learning new techniques, beautiful Christmas products AND ending with something you can actually display and enjoy throughout the holiday season.

Introducing the Advent-ures in Christmas Craft Class. ❤️🎁🌲

During this virtual class, Stampin’ Up! product experts will walk you through decorating 24 individual Advent Treat Boxes to create your own handmade Christmas Advent calendar. Even better, they’ll share different ways you can assemble and display your finished calendar so you can make it work with your space and your personal style.

The class streams September 17 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time, but don’t worry if you can’t be there at that exact time . . . you’ll be able to watch the recorded class afterward and craft at your own pace.





🎄 Advent-ures in Christmas Craft Class

Item 171481 | $30.00

Your Craft Class purchase includes access to the digital video class where Stampin’ Up! product experts will guide you through the entire project.

If you purchase the class before September 17, you’ll also have the opportunity to participate in the live discussions with other crafters during the event.

Purchase it later? You can still join the Advent-ure. The recorded class will remain available so you can watch, pause, rewind and create when it works for you.

After purchasing the class, you’ll receive an email within 2–3 business days containing the link to the exclusive Facebook group along with information about the supplies you’ll need.

Please note: The $30 class registration does not include the products used to create the Advent calendar. Those are purchased separately.


🎁 Start with the Advent Treat Boxes

Advent Treat Boxes — Item 168534 | $15.00

These are the foundation of the project.

You’ll receive 24 kraft cardstock boxes, each measuring approximately 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 3" when assembled. They’re stampable, food safe and come with four stacking templates to help you transform all those little boxes into an Advent calendar.

And I LOVE that these aren't limited to Christmas. 🙌

Think birthday countdowns, party favors, little gifts, table decorations, treats and so much more. Once Christmas is over, there are plenty of reasons to pull these boxes back out again.

✂️ The Products That Make It ADORABLE

The class supply list identifies three essential products, in addition to the Advent Treat Boxes: the Advent Labels Bundle, Creative Celebrations Mix & Match Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Sequins.

Advent Labels Bundle — Item 168399 | $45.00

This bundle includes the Advent Labels Stamp Set and coordinating Advent Labels Punch, giving you everything you need to create those darling numbered labels and festive accents.

The photopolymer stamp set contains 29 stamps and includes numbers, holiday greetings, frames and seasonal images. Because this is a bundle, you also save 10% compared with purchasing the stamp set and punch separately.

And unlike the Advent calendar itself, these are products you can keep reaching for! Imagine Christmas tags, gift packaging, cards, treat holders and scrapbook pages.

Creative Celebrations Mix & Match 6" x 6" Specialty Designer Series Paper — Item 168499 | $13.00

This paper is SO CUTE. 😍

The collection includes 36 sheets featuring a fun mix of Christmas and winter designs, plus precut pieces that make embellishing projects even easier.

The color combination of Calypso Coral, Hydrangea Hue, Peaceful Pine, Pecan Pie, Real Red and Secret Sea gives this Christmas collection such a fresh personality. It feels festive without being limited to only traditional Christmas colors.

Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Sequins — Item 168488 | $8.50

Because Christmas needs a little sparkle. ✨

You receive 200 adhesive-backed sequins in Cherry Cobbler, Pool Party, silver and iridescent finishes. They're an easy way to add just enough shine and dimension without adding another complicated step.

✂️ What Else Will I Need?

Stampin’ Up! has provided a complete supply list for the class, which also includes coordinating inks and cardstock, adhesives and Clear Block D.

You may already have several of those basic supplies in your craft room, so be sure to check your stash before ordering everything.

❤️ This Is More Than a One-Day Christmas Project

This may be my favorite part.

Yes, you're creating an adorable 24-box handmade Advent calendar that you can fill with treats and surprises throughout December.

But you're also learning new crafting tips and techniques directly from Stampin’ Up! product experts. The official class information describes the experience as an opportunity to create samples, learn techniques and explore new crafting possibilities.

And when class is finished, the Advent Labels Bundle, paper, embellishments and everything else you purchase can keep inspiring Christmas cards, tags, gifts, scrapbook pages and other projects.

THAT makes my crafty heart happy. ❤️

🎄 Advent-ures in Christmas Craft Class
🎁 Item 171481
💰 $30.00
📅 September 17
⏰ 2:00 p.m. MT
▶️ Watch live or stream the recorded class later

If you want to craft along, I recommend getting your class and supplies ordered with plenty of time to receive everything and get ready before September 17.

Who wants to go on a Christmas crafting Advent-ure with me?! 🎄✂️❤️

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12 Days of Creativity Advent Calendar | $130 in Exclusive Stampin’ Up! Products for Only $99


🎄✨ DON’T MISS THE CRAFTING MAGIC ✨🎄

It’s officially here . . . and this may be one of the most FUN products Stampin’ Up! has released for the holiday season.

The 12 Days of Creativity Advent Calendar is available beginning TODAY, September 1, and instead of chocolate behind those little doors, we’re getting something even better . . .

CRAFT SUPPLIES. 😍✂️🎁

And not just any craft supplies. Every surprise inside was created especially for this Advent Calendar and cannot be purchased separately.




🎁 WHAT’S INSIDE?

The 12 Days of Creativity Advent Calendar (Item #168589) is filled with 12 exclusive crafting surprises featuring a variety of creative goodies, including:

✨ Exclusive dies
✨ Designer paper
✨ Coloring tools
✨ Cards & envelopes
✨ Embellishments
✨ More crafty surprises
✨ PLUS an exclusive BONUS stamp set!

The calendar is $99, but contains an incredible $130 worth of exclusive Stampin’ Up! products.

And I LOVE that these aren’t necessarily products you’ll use once during Christmas and then put away. The calendar contains products you can continue creating with all year long.



🎄 OPEN IT NOW...OR SAVE THE SURPRISE?

Now comes the hard part.

What kind of Advent Calendar person are YOU? 😂

Are you ripping into all 12 doors the second that beautiful box arrives?

OR . . .

Are you hiding it from yourself until December and opening one surprise at a time?

There is no wrong answer.

Stampin’ Up! will begin sharing projects created with the calendar products starting September 1, so those who LOVE spoilers will have plenty of inspiration.

But if you want the full Advent experience, you may want to avoid those sneak peeks and keep every door a surprise. 🎁

I promise . . . I’ll be mindful of my NO SPOILERS people when I share.

❤️ THIS WOULD MAKE AN AMAZING GIFT.

I also think Stampin’ Up! knocked it out of the park with the timing of this release.

If you have a paper crafter, card maker, scrapbooker, or Stampin’ Up! fan on your Christmas shopping list, imagine giving them 12 days of crafty surprises instead of another traditional gift.

Or buy one for yourself.

Because buying yourself Christmas presents is perfectly acceptable when craft supplies are involved. 😂


🌿 AND THERE’S AN EXTRA SEPTEMBER BONUS . . .

Here’s something else I REALLY want you to know.

At $99, the Advent Calendar gets you over the qualifying purchase amount needed to add the September Product of the Month to your order.

That means ONE Advent Calendar purchase can unlock the opportunity to add September’s exclusive Product of the Month . . . the gorgeous Luxe Foliage Designer Series Paper . . . to your order for just $5. 🙌

Two exclusive releases in one order? YES, PLEASE.

🚨 PLEASE DON’T WAIT . . .

This is the most important part:

The 12 Days of Creativity Advent Calendar is available only while supplies last.

Stampin’ Up! has produced a limited quantity, and once those calendars are gone, they are GONE.

There is no guarantee they will still be available closer to Christmas . . . or even later this month.

If you know you want one for yourself or you’re planning to give one as a gift, I would order ASAP rather than waiting.

🎄 12 Days of Creativity Advent Calendar
🎁 Item #168589
💲 $99
$130 worth of exclusive products
📅 Available beginning September 1, 2026
Only while supplies last

I cannot WAIT to see what is hiding behind all 12 of those doors. 😍


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September Stampin’ Up! Product of the Month: Luxe Foliage Specialty Designer Series Paper


Oh my goodness, September’s Stampin’ Up! Product of the Month is absolutely GORGEOUS. ✨🌿

Say hello to the Luxe Foliage 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper (168599) — an exclusive specialty paper filled with beautiful botanical designs, rich colors and shimmering gold foil accents.

If you love paper that can instantly make a handmade card look extra special, you’re going to want to see this one.

What Is Stampin’ Up!’s Product of the Month?

The Stampin’ Up! Product of the Month program brings us a special new product release every month. These products are designed exclusively for the promotion, which means you won’t find them in a Stampin’ Up! catalog or among the regular Online Exclusives.

And that exclusivity comes with something VERY important to remember:

Product of the Month items are available only while supplies last.

Each monthly product is released in a limited quantity and can only be purchased once per account. Once the available inventory sells out, it’s gone for good.

That makes every month a fun little surprise . . . and September brought us a beauty.


September 2026 Product of the Month: Luxe Foliage Specialty DSP

The Luxe Foliage 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper (168599) features elegant foliage and floral patterns in a gorgeous combination of rich navy, green and warm golden tones.

But the real showstopper?

GOLD FOIL ✨

The shimmering foil details add instant elegance and dimension without requiring you to add a thing. Let the paper shine as the focal point of your card, cut it into smaller layers and accents, or pull out your Paper Snips and fussy cut some of those beautiful designs to create gleaming embellishments.

This is one of those Designer Series Papers that can work for SO many different occasions.

Think fall cards, friendship cards, birthdays, thank-you cards, scrapbook layouts, gift packaging and even holiday projects.



Perfect Timing for Cardsgiving

September is also a wonderful time to start thinking about Cardsgiving . . . one of my favorite unofficial crafting holidays centered around something I think we could all use a little more of: making cards and actually SENDING them. 💌

Imagine sitting down with a few sheets of Luxe Foliage Specialty Designer Series Paper and creating a stack of beautiful handmade cards specifically to brighten someone else’s day.

You could create one for a friend who needs encouragement, send an unexpected thank-you, tuck a card into a gift or simply remind someone that you’re thinking about them.

That is exactly what handmade cards are all about. ❤️

Don’t Wait Too Long for Luxe Foliage

If Luxe Foliage Specialty Designer Series Paper has caught your eye, remember that Product of the Month works differently from our regular Stampin’ Up! products.

There is no guarantee it will remain available throughout September.

Once September’s supply sells out, it will not be restocked . . . and then we’ll move on to another exclusive Product of the Month release.

So if you’re already imagining what you could create with all that gorgeous navy, green and shimmering gold, I wouldn’t leave this one sitting on your wish list for too long. 😉

I cannot WAIT to start creating with September’s Luxe Foliage paper and sharing some inspiration with you.


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Thursday, August 20, 2026

DOUBLE Stampin’ Rewards + 15% Off Paper = The Perfect Time to Shop

There are some pretty amazing reasons to shop Stampin’ Up! right now . . . and when promotions overlap like this, I LOVE figuring out how to make those crafty dollars stretch even further. 💕

Today, August 20, and tomorrow, August 21 are the FINAL TWO DAYS to earn DOUBLE Stampin’ Rewards.

Normally, qualifying orders earn 10% back in Stampin’ Rewards, but during this special promotion you’ll earn 20% BACK on qualifying purchases of $20 or more. 🎉

And YES . . . you can earn those Double Rewards while shopping the other specials happening right now.


✂️ 15% Off Select Designer Series Paper & Cardstock

Our August paper sale is happening through August 31, with select Designer Series Paper and cardstock 15% OFF.

That means you can purchase your favorite sale papers at the discounted price AND earn 20% back in Stampin’ Rewards on your qualifying order through August 21.

Sale price + Double Rewards = YES PLEASE. 🙌


✨ Thinking About the Hot Foil System?

This is also a fantastic opportunity if the Stampin’ Hot Foil System has been sitting on your wish list.

Because it’s a larger purchase, earning 20% back instead of 10% makes these final two days an especially good time to add it to your craft room.

And if you still need the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, this is a great opportunity for that larger purchase, too. The Hot Foil System works with the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, so whether you need one piece or you’re ready to set yourself up with both, those Double Rewards can add up FAST. 💰


🛍️ How Do You Earn Stampin’ Rewards?

There is one VERY important part: you need to have a Stampin’ Up! account and opt into Stampin’ Rewards.

On a computer:
Visit my Stampin’ Up! online store and click Sign In in the upper right corner.
If you don’t have an account yet, select Create Account.

On your phone:
Tap the three-line menu ☰ in the upper left corner, scroll to the bottom and select Sign In/Create Account.

Once you’re signed in, make sure you OPT IN to Stampin’ Rewards when prompted.

After that, Stampin’ Up! does the tracking for you. Your rewards are stored in your account, and you can choose to use all or part of them on a future order. Stampin’ Rewards expire one year after they are earned.

💕 Make That Order Work for You

If you already planned to stock up during the 15% Off Paper Sale, purchase the Hot Foil System, invest in the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, or simply cross a few things off your wish list, August 20–21 gives you an opportunity to get even more value from that purchase.

Just remember to sign in, opt in and shop by August 21 to earn your 20% Stampin’ Rewards.

And if you’re unsure whether you’re properly opted in, please reach out to me before placing your order. I’m happy to help. 💕

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Stampin’ Up! Hot Foil System: Unboxing, Products & Everything You Need to Know


The Stampin’ Hot Foil System is here, and if you’ve been looking at all that gorgeous shine wondering exactly how this new system works, what you need to get started, and what products are available . . . this one is for you. ✨

I recently sat down for a complete unboxing and walkthrough of the Stampin’ Hot Foil System, and I’m taking you along for the whole thing.

In my video, I open up the system and show you exactly what comes inside, plus we take a look at the three gorgeous foil colors . . . Gold, Silver, and Pink. 😍

Then we dig into the brochure together and look at the products available for hot foiling. I share each product featured in the brochure so you can get a much better look at the designs and start thinking about how you might use them in your own crafting.

And trust me . . . there are LOTS of possibilities. 😂

Watch My Complete Hot Foil System Walkthrough

If you've been curious about the Stampin’ Hot Foil System, grab yourself a drink, settle into your crafty space, and come hang out with me.

We'll unbox it together, look through the brochure, check out the foils, talk about the class, and take a closer look at all those new products.

Fair warning, though . . .

Your wish list MAY be considerably longer when we're finished. 😂✨


What Is the Stampin’ Hot Foil System?

The Stampin’ Hot Foil System allows you to add beautiful metallic foil details to your handmade cards, scrapbook pages, and other paper crafting projects.

The system works together with your Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and specially designed Hot Foil Dies to transfer foil onto your cardstock.

Instead of simply cutting or embossing, you can add that beautiful metallic shine that catches the light and gives your projects an entirely different look. ✨


Three Foil Colors

The first three Stampin’ Hot Foil Rolls are:

💛 Gold
🩶 Silver
🩷 Pink

And YES . . . that pink might already have my name written all over it. 😂

I love that having three different colors immediately gives us options for everything from elegant and classic projects to bright, playful designs.

Hot Foiling Is Another Creative OPTION

One thing I really want crafters to understand is that hot foiling doesn't suddenly replace all of the other things we already love.

It's another tool in our crafty toolbox.

Many of the products coordinate with stamps and dies that can also be used independently, so you can take inspiration from Hot Foil artwork even if you don't foil every project.

You can stamp.
You can die cut.
You can foil.
Or you can start combining all three.

That's where things get REALLY interesting. 😍



Learn Even More with the Hot Foil Class

I also share information in the video about the Hot Foil Class, which is a fabulous resource for learning more about the system and getting comfortable using it.

If you're brand new to hot foiling, don't feel like you need to figure everything out on your own. There are resources available to help you learn how everything works and start creating successfully.

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Thank you so much for visiting my blog today!! If you have any questions, I would love to help you and answer them, just follow the link below to contact me. If you would like to place a Stampin' Up! order, I would be thrilled if you selected me to be your Demonstrator.


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