Hope Joy Love – 3 Christmas Cards & Hot Foiling | LIVE Replay

Leave a comment October 7, 2026 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Christmas card making is in full swing, and I had so much fun creating these three cards during my latest Facebook LIVE!Christmas crafting and hot foiling — such a pretty combination!

This week I featured the Hope Joy Love Bundle from Stampin’ Up!®, along with a little hot foiling to add some extra sparkle. We created three very different Christmas cards using the same bundle, and I love how they turned out!

If you missed the LIVE, no worries! You can catch the replay below and craft along whenever it works for you.

For this class, I created three cards, each featuring a different technique.

Card 1 – Wishing You Joy

This card features Lost Lagoon snowflakes, Cherry Cobbler cardstock and a little white heat embossing. I love the clean and simple look, with the JOY greeting taking centre stage!

Card 2 – HO HO HO

For this card, I used the Swiss Dots Hot Foil Die with red foil to create the background. The HO HO HO greeting was stamped in Real Red, and those gorgeous holographic stars add just the right amount of sparkle!

Card 3 – Hope Love Joy

This one combines the Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder with Secret Sea ink and cardstock. I also used the leftover red foil from our second card with the Reverse Hot Foil Plate to create the banner and heart. I love being able to use up that beautiful foil!

Want to make these three cards yourself? I’d love to send you the supplies!

Place a $75 CAD or more order with me by Sunday, October 11, 2026 at midnight Pacific, and I’ll send you the Make & Take packet for all three cards FREE!

Your packet will include the precut cardstock and specialty pieces needed for the projects. I’ll even do the hot foiling for you! You’ll receive the red and white hot-foiled pieces, along with holographic-foiled cardstock ready for you to die cut your stars.

Please note: You will need to own the Hope Joy Love Bundle to complete these cards, along with your own inks, adhesives and basic crafting supplies. Stamped images are not included.

Your qualifying order must be $75 or more before tax and shipping, and after any Stampin’ Rewards have been applied.

Make sure you’re shopping with me! You should see Leah Dixon at the top of the Stampin’ Up! shopping page. If not, simply click Find a Demonstrator and select me.

Here is a full list of supplies used to create these cards.

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119685]	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482]	Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165624]
Hope Love & Joy Bundle (English) [166858]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad [161678]	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084]	Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [165285]
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	Basics Wow! Embossing Powder [165679]	Embossing Additions Tool Kit [159971]	Silver Opal Stampin' Hot Foil Rolls [170554]	Red Stampin' Hot Foil Rolls [170552]
Swiss Dots Hot Foil Die [170075]	Reverse Hot Foil Die [170043]	Stampin' Hot Foil System Na & Craft Class [170009]	Tile Garden Dies [168573]	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]
Adhesive Backed Snowflakes [168316]	Softly Woven 3 D Embossing Folder [168466]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236]	Detail Scissors [170902]

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And don’t forget, you’ll also receive the Crafty Collaborations Tutorial Bundle with your qualifying order!

Physical Class To Go packets are available to Canadian customers only.

Not in Canada? You Can Still Make These Cards!

I haven’t forgotten about my crafty friends outside Canada!

The Hope Joy Love 3-Card Tutorial is available in my Payhip Shop for just $10.

The tutorial includes the measurements, supply lists and step-by-step instructions for all three cards. You’ll use your own supplies to recreate the projects.

The tutorial-only option is digital, so there’s no shipping, and it’s available to crafters anywhere!

PAYHIP TUTORIAL

October Product of the Month – Shining Stars Dies

There’s another great reason to shop this month!

When you place a $100 CAD order, you can also add the gorgeous Shining Stars Dies—our October Product of the Month—for just $7 CAD!

These dies are perfect for Christmas cards, birthday cards and so much more.

Remember, your $100 qualifying purchase is calculated before tax and shipping and after any Stampin’ Rewards are applied.

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Join Me Every Wednesday!

I’m so happy to be back to crafting regularly, and I’ve settled on Wednesday evenings at 7 PM Pacific for my weekly Facebook LIVE!

I’m hoping to offer more of these free-with-purchase classes throughout the month, so be sure to join me to see what we’re creating next.

Thinking About Joining? October Is a GREAT Month!

The October Starter Kit special is also underway, and this is a particularly good time to join Stampin’ Up!

When you join during October ( for $135 CAD) , you’ll receive a $170 CAD coupon code PLUS $70 CAD in Stampin’ Rewards to use toward products you choose.

If the Hot Foil System has caught your eye after watching my Lives, this could be a great way to add it — and some of the supplies you’ve seen me using — to your craft room while taking advantage of the joining offer.

And remember, joining my Ink Pad Pals doesn’t mean you have to start a business. You can simply enjoy the demonstrator discount, early access to products and all the fun of being part of our crafty community.

Receive a beautiful Welcom Box
Save 15%+ on your orders.
Get free access to my monthly card class tutorials.
Enjoy our monthly team meetings with stamping fun and collaboration.

Contact me to find out more or see the details on my website.

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Thanks so much for crafting with me! I hope these three cards have inspired you to pull out your supplies and get started on your Christmas cards.

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Christmas Hot Foiling with Magical Christmas & Graceful Evergreen Deer

Leave a comment October 6, 2026 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Christmas crafting and hot foiling — such a pretty combination!

Last night I wrapped up my little series of Hot Foil Lives with a Christmas card featuring two gorgeous hot foil products: the Magical Christmas Hot Foil Die and the Graceful Evergreen Deer Hot Foil Bundle.

If you missed me live, the replay is available so you can craft along (or just watch with a cup of coffee!).

During the LIVE, I showed you how to hot foil and cut the Magical Christmas Hot Foil Die. I love the beautiful, polished look that hot foil adds to a card — and once you see how the process works, it really isn’t as intimidating as it might seem!

For this card, I paired the Magical Christmas greeting with the Graceful Evergreen Deer Hot Foil Bundle. The foiled deer look so pretty against the stamped evergreen trees, and I love how the darker snowflake paper adds some contrast.

It feels festive and elegant without being overly complicated — my kind of Christmas card!

Here is a full list of supplies used to create this card.

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146981]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	White Willow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock [166703]	Winter Dreams 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [168315]	Magical Christmas Hot Foil Dies (English) [170592]
Graceful Evergreen Deer Bundle [170567]	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad [147088]	Adhesive Backed Snowflakes [168316]	Everyday Arches Dies [164629]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]	Paper Trimmer [152392]	Gold Stampin' Hot Foil Rolls [170066]	Green Stampin' Hot Foil Rolls [170555]	Stampin' Hot Foil System Na & Craft Class [170009]
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236]

Don’t forget about my October Product of the Month: the Shining Stars Dies!

When you place a $100 CAD order with me during October, you can purchase the Shining Stars Dies for just $7.

These are such versatile dies for Christmas, birthdays, celebrations and so much more. I think they’re going to be one of those sets you’ll reach for again and again.

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Looking for other crafting inspiration? Check out all my past class PDFs in my shop:

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Thinking About Joining? October Is a GREAT Month!

The October Starter Kit special is also underway, and this is a particularly good time to join Stampin’ Up!

When you join during October ( for $135 CAD) , you’ll receive a $170 CAD coupon code PLUS $70 CAD in Stampin’ Rewards to use toward products you choose.

Receive a beautiful Welcom Box
Save 15%+ on your orders.
Get free access to my monthly card class tutorials.
Enjoy our monthly team meetings with stamping fun and collaboration.

Contact me to find out more or see the details on my website.

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I’ll Be Live Again Wednesday!

My regular weekly LIVE is Wednesday at 7 PM Pacific, so I’ll be back again tomorrow evening with more crafting.

I hope you’ll join me! And if you missed any of my Hot Foil Lives over the past few days, you can always catch the replays and see what all the hot foil fun is about.

October Product of the Month: Shining Stars Dies ⭐

Leave a comment October 5, 2026 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

October’s Product of the Month is here, and I think this one is going to be SO much fun to create with! Say hello to the Shining Stars Dies.

Stars are one of those shapes that work for just about everything. Birthdays, Christmas, celebrations, congratulations, baby cards, treat packaging and even home décor—there are so many possibilities with this set.

How Product of the Month Works

When you place a qualifying $100 CAD order, you’ll unlock the opportunity to add the Shining Stars Dies for just $7 CAD.

The Shining Stars Dies are available beginning October 6, 2026, while supplies last, so if these are on your wish list, I wouldn’t wait too long!

And remember, Product of the Month is exclusive—you won’t find these dies available for regular purchase.

Shining Stars Dies (168600)

Make your handmade projects the *star* of the show. With 23 dies of varying sizes, you can create cards, decor, treat packaging, and more. The crafting possibilities are out of this world!

So Many Ways to Use These Stars ⭐

I love that this die set goes well beyond card making. The different sizes give you lots of options for layering and creating fun focal points, and those stars would be adorable for:

Christmas and birthday cards
Gift tags and treat packaging
Celebration and congratulations cards
Scrapbook pages
Banners and home décor
Shaker cards and layered star designs

I’m already looking forward to playing with them and sharing some of my own ideas throughout October!

Even More Inspiration When You Shop With Me!

When you qualify for October’s Product of the Month through my online store, you’ll also receive my customer-exclusive Product of the Month PDF Tutorial Collection.

Inside you’ll find 12 different projects created by Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators, all featuring the Shining Stars Dies. It’s a great way to have lots of ideas ready to go as soon as your new dies arrive!

It’s available exclusively to my customers as my thank you for supporting my business.

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Inspiration from the Stampin’ Up! Design Team

Need a little creative inspiration? The talented Stampin’ Up! Design Team has created some beautiful projects featuring the Shining Stars Dies, showcasing just how versatile this die set really is.

Take a look at these beautiful projects below!

I hope these ideas inspire you to create something beautiful with your own Shining Stars Dies. Whether you CASE one of these designs or put your own creative spin on them, this paper makes it easy to create stunning projects.

How to Get Yours

It’s easy!

Place a $100 CAD (before tax and shipping) order during August.
Add the Luxe Foliage Specialty Designer Series Paper to your cart for just $7 CAD.
Complete your order through my online store.
I’ll send you my exclusive PDF tutorial (around the 25th of the month) so you can start creating beautiful projects with your new paper.

Ready to Add Shining Stars to Your Craft Room?

Place a $100 CAD qualifying order through my online store and you can add the Shining Stars Dies for only $7 CAD.

And, of course, when you shop with me, I’ll make sure you receive the 12-project customer-exclusive tutorial too.

Woodland Wishes Wednesday Night LIVE

Leave a comment October 1, 2026 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

It feels so good to be getting back into a regular crafting routine — and I’m excited to say that Wednesday nights are officially my new LIVE night!

Join me each Wednesday at 7:00 PM Pacific on my Stampin’ With Leah Facebook page or on You Tube for a little mid-week crafting time.

Watch the Replay

Didn’t catch me live? You can watch the YouTube replay here:

For this week’s LIVE, I pulled out the adorable Woodland Wishes images and created this sweet Christmas card featuring the deer, fox and polar bear. I love these little woodland friends, especially paired with the bright red pattern from the A Stitched Season Designer Series Paper, some Shimmering Stripes 12X12 Specialty DSP, vellum and that fun Multicolor Christmas Baker’s Twine.

Even better, I created this card using all the same materials as the cards in my upcoming Woodland Wishes Card Class To Go! It’s not one of the class projects, but it gives you another idea for using those supplies after class.

Woodland Wishes Card Class To Go

If you love these cute little critters as much as I do, there’s still time to join me!

We’ll be creating a collection of Christmas cards featuring Woodland Wishes, with everything prepped and ready for you to enjoy the fun part — stamping and creating.

Registration closes October 5!

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Throwback Thursday: A Sweet Baby Card with Brides & Babies

Leave a comment September 17, 2026 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

There’s something extra fun about pulling out a REALLY old stamp set and giving it a fresh new look!

For this week’s Throwback Thursday, I reached way back into my Stampin’ Up! collection for the Brides & Babies stamp set. And when I say throwback, I mean it — this one has been in my collection for a very long time! But seriously, how sweet is that little baby tucked into the moon? Some images are just too adorable to let go.

I paired this old favourite with some newer goodies to give it an updated feel. An Everyday Arch creates the large background layer and gives the card a fun focal point without taking away from that sweet stamped image.

I kept the colour palette soft and dreamy, with Pool Party and Lost Lagoon and just a touch of Golden Glow Shimmer Brush for the stars. The little scattered stars in the background help carry the theme across the card without making it feel too busy.

And then, of course, I needed a little something special! The Gold Striped 3/8″ Mesh Ribbon adds just the right amount of shimmer, while a few Antique Pearls finish everything off beautifully.

I love how mixing older stamps with current products can make something that has been sitting on the shelf for years feel completely new again. It’s also a great reminder that you don’t always need the newest stamp set to create something you love — sometimes an old favourite is exactly what you need!

Do you have a REALLY old Stampin’ Up! stamp set that you still can’t bring yourself to part with? I’d love to know which one!

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Festive Friday: Graceful Evergreen Deer Christmas Card

Leave a comment September 4, 2026 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

It’s Festive Friday, and I’m sharing a Christmas card featuring the brand new Graceful Evergreen Deer Bundle.

I have to admit, I am a little obsessed with hot foiling right now, so of course I had to add some shine to this card! I used gold hot foil for that gorgeous deer and red hot foil with the Magical Christmas Hot Foil Dies for the sentiment.

I kept the rest of the card crisp and mostly white, with Secret Sea and touches of gold. The little snowflakes in the winter sky were heat embossed in gold for just a bit more sparkle.

For the background, I die cut the arch from the Basic White layer before embossing it. I adhered the embossed outer piece flat to the card base and then popped the stamped arch back into place with Dimensionals. I love the texture this adds while still keeping the card fairly clean and simple.

Those little Secret Sea snowflake embellishments are new too — and you’ll be seeing them again in my upcoming Holly Jolly Branches MEGA Stamp Camp!

Another Christmas card ready for my stash — and I’m pretty sure there will be lots more hot foil coming! 😊

🛒 Want to recreate this card?
Head to my online store or contact me today to grab your supplies.

✨ Stampin’ Up! Supplies Used:

Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [159229]	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [166780]	Graceful Evergreen Deer Bundle [170567]	Magical Christmas Hot Foil Dies (English) [170592]	Secret Sea Classic Stampin’ Pad [165285]
Versamark Pad [102283]	Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder [165678]	Embossing Additions Tool Kit [159971]	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	Red Stampin’ Hot Foil Rolls [170552]
Gold Stampin’ Hot Foil Rolls [170066]	Reverse Hot Foil Die [170043]	Stampin’ Hot Foil System Na & Craft Class [170009]	Swirls Of Magic Embossing Folder [168179]	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]
Everyday Arches Dies [164629]	Adhesive Backed Snowflakes [168316]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430]

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📦 Want to create more with me? I’m currently in the middle of a reno so not offering in person classes, however I have an online stamp camp and all my past classes are available in my shop:

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Throwback Thursday: Mixing Old & New

Leave a comment September 3, 2026 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I love a good Throwback Thursday project — especially when I can bring a few retired favourites back out and pair them with something current!

This card was created with a few special colleagues in mind as we get ready to head back to school. I am so grateful to have such an amazing team to work with every day, and I thought a sweet little note card would be a fun way to let them know how much I appreciate them.

For this card, I pulled out the retired Bird’s Eye View stamp set and stamped one of the birds perched on a stack of books. I added a little pair of glasses for some extra personality, then coloured the image in Calypso Coral, Lemon Lolly, Pool Party and Lost Lagoon.

Those colours coordinate beautifully with the striped and polka dot circles I die cut from the current Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper using the Stylish Shapes dies.

I also added a strip of cardstock (2-1/2″ x 5-1/2″) embossed with the Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder for a little texture. The heat embossed sentiment is from the retired Wild Bunch stamp set, and I finished things off with a few retired Pearlized Faceted Circles.

I really like how easily these older products work with something new. You don’t need an entire collection of brand-new supplies to create something fresh — sometimes it’s just a matter of looking at what you already have in a different way.

And that might be my favourite part of Throwback Thursday!

Old favourites + new products = lots of creative possibilities.

And this week, a little creativity is also a reminder of how thankful I am for the wonderful people I get to work alongside every day. Here’s to a great school year ahead!

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September Product of the Month: Luxe Foliage Specialty Designer Series Paper

Leave a comment August 31, 2026 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Each month, Stampin’ Up! features an exclusive Product of the Month, giving you the opportunity to purchase a featured product at a special price with a qualifying order. I love this promotion because it’s a great way to add something special to your craft room while saving money!

For September, the featured product is the gorgeous Luxe Foliage Specialty Designer Series Paper (168599) and this month’s Product of the Month promotion begins on September 1st! . With a $100 CAD order (before tax and shipping), you can add this beautiful paper pack to your order for just $7 CAD! It’s a great time to stock up on your favourites and earn this month’s special offer!

If you love beautiful Designer Series Paper, I think you’re going to love this one!

Luxe Foliage Specialty Designer Series Paper features three elegant foliage designs with shimmering foil accents that add a gorgeous touch of elegance to your handmade cards and paper crafting projects.

Each package includes:

12 sheets: 4 each of 3 single-sided designs
Acid and lignin free (this product is photo-safe)
Colours: gold, Peaceful Pine, Pecan Pie, Secret Sea

You can use the paper for stunning backgrounds and layers, or fussy cut the foliage and other shining images to create your own embellishments and focal points.

My Bonus Gift for You

When you order the Luxe Foliage 12X12 Specialty Designer Series Paper as part of Stampin’ Up!’s September Product of the Month promotion through me, I’ll send you my exclusive PDF Tutorial featuring projects created with this beautiful paper.

It’s my way of helping you get even more inspiration from your new supplies! Instead of wondering what to make first, you’ll have step-by-step project ideas ready to inspire your creativity.

This tutorial includes:

12 inspiring projects
A variety of card styles
Creative layouts and ideas
Inspiration to help you get the most from this beautiful die

It’s available exclusively to my customers as my thank you for supporting my business.

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Inspiration from the Stampin’ Up! Design Team

Need a little creative inspiration? The talented Stampin’ Up! Design Team has created some beautiful projects featuring the Luxe Foliage Specialty Designer Series Paper, showcasing just how versatile this collection really is.

From elegant cards to sweet 3D projects, these samples highlight the gorgeous foiled images, rich colour palette, and a variety of ways to use the patterns as both background and focal points.

Take a look at these beautiful projects below!

I hope these ideas inspire you to create something beautiful with your own Luxe Foliage Designer Series Paper. Whether you CASE one of these designs or put your own creative spin on them, this paper makes it easy to create stunning projects.

How to Get Yours

It’s easy!

Place a $100 CAD (before tax and shipping) order during August.
Add the Luxe Foliage Specialty Designer Series Paper to your cart for just $7 CAD.
Complete your order through my online store.
I’ll send you my exclusive PDF tutorial (around the 25th of the month) so you can start creating beautiful projects with your new paper.

Don’t Miss Out!

This special offer is available only during September and while supplies last, so if this paper has caught your eye, be sure to grab it before it’s gone.

I can’t wait to start playing with this beautiful paper! Between the shimmering foil, gorgeous foliage designs and rich colour combination, there are so many possibilities.

What would you make with Luxe Foliage first—a fall card, Christmas cards or something completely different?

Simple & Shimmery with the August 2026 Product of the Month

Leave a comment August 27, 2026 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Sometimes a beautiful piece of Designer Series Paper doesn’t need much help to create a gorgeous handmade card. That was definitely the case with this card featuring the Glow of Harvest 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Up!’s August 2026 Product of the Month.

This paper is absolutely gorgeous in person. The subtle shimmer adds just the right amount of sparkle, while the warm autumn-inspired colours make it perfect for fall cards and so many other handmade projects. The Glow of Harvest paper features six single-sided designs and coordinates with Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Golden Glow and Pecan Pie.

For this card, I wanted to keep things simple and let the beautiful paper be the star.

I used a 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Glow of Harvest Specialty Designer Series Paper as the main focal point. The shimmer in the paper catches the light beautifully and gives the card plenty of interest without needing lots of additional layers or embellishments.

I added a strip of Golden Glow ribbon and a few Golden Glow Flat Pearls for some coordinating sparkle.

The sentiment comes from the Exciting Times stamp set. I heat embossed it in gold on Early Espresso cardstock, which ties beautifully into the rich colours in the Designer Series Paper.

The result is a simple, elegant card that really shows how much impact you can get from a gorgeous piece of specialty paper.

August Product of the Month

If you haven’t picked up your Glow of Harvest Specialty Designer Series Paper yet, August is the time!

The Product of the Month is a special Stampin’ Up! offering that gives you the opportunity to purchase an exclusive product for just $7 with a qualifying order. Glow of Harvest is the August 2026 Product of the Month and is available while supplies last.When you place an order with me, you’ll receive a FREE 12-project tutorial featuring the Product of the Month. That’s 12 more project ideas to help you make the most of your Glow of Harvest paper!

I love finding simple ways to showcase beautiful Designer Series Paper, and this card is a perfect example. A piece of specialty DSP, a little ribbon, a few embellishments and a beautiful embossed sentiment are all you need to create something special.

If you love card making and gorgeous paper, I think you’re going to have a lot of fun with Glow of Harvest!

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Holly Jolly Branches MEGA Stamp Camp: 10 Holiday Projects + A Weekend of Crafting Fun!

Leave a comment August 25, 2026 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

If you’re ready to start your holiday crafting, I have something fun planned for you! 🎄

I’m excited to be joining Ange McKay, Gill Long, Kim Kroeker and Lori Willcox for our Holly Jolly Branches MEGA Stamp Camp, happening online October 3–4, 2026.

We’ve been busy planning a fabulous weekend of Christmas crafting, and this time we’re bringing you 10 awesome projects featuring a beautiful collection of coordinating Stampin’ Up! products.

And the best part? You can join us from anywhere in Canada!

A Weekend Full of Holiday Crafting

The Holly Jolly Branches MEGA Stamp Camp will take place online over two days:

Saturday, October 3: 10:00 AM–1:30 PM PT
Sunday, October 4: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM PT

We’ll be crafting together online, with plenty of inspiration, tutorials and fun along the way.

Your registration includes:

10 Make ‘n Take projects, including pre-cut cardstock, envelopes and any die-cuts that aren’t included in the bundle
10 video tutorials — presented live and recorded so you can watch them again later
10 printable PDF tutorials
An additional BONUS tutorial featuring 5 more projects
Access to our exclusive Facebook group
A fun Mystery Stamping session
Entry into our prize draws

That’s a whole lot of holiday crafting packed into one weekend!

The Holly Jolly Branches Collection

Instead of focusing on just one suite, we’ve put together a carefully curated collection of products that we’ll be using throughout the camp.

The collection includes:

Holly Jolly Branches Bundle — stamp set and dies
Whispering Woods 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper
Winter Dreams 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper
White 3/8″ Textured Ribbon
Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Sequins

The Whispering Woods Designer Series Paper is especially lovely for holiday projects — and $4 from each package will be donated to organizations helping to spread a little holiday cheer. ❤️

Here’s a card sample using these products. This is not a project from the MEGA Stamp Camp — simply an example of the kind of beautiful holiday project you can create with this collection.