January 2026 Newsletter Christine Josti, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Happy New Year! It's a new year and a great time to create and learn new things! Make the resolution to
schedule time out in your schedules to enjoy things you love to do. And better yet, schedule some time with friends to create together. I've been hearing many stories these last few days of how building connections, having conversations and doing things together is very good for our health. A super easy way of crafting together is with kits. At the very end of this email, you'll see that three new kits are being offered this month. Those, plus any past kits, are a guaranteed fun time. Order a couple and invite a few friends over. Have each of them bring a snack so you don't even have to prepare any food. 100% easy fun! If I can be of any help, please don't hesitate to ask me. ~Christine You may have experienced some issues logging in this morning (I certainly have). There is a "Cloudfare" issue happening this morning which is affecting some websites. The problem is not you and hopefully will be resolved soon or already. 2026 Mini Catalog & New Online Exclusives Begin Today! With each New Year comes a new catalog AND new Online Exclusives products!!! I've pre-ordered a few bundles from both of the catalog
and Online Exclusives and am very excited about using and sharing them over the next few months! You can view the new products with each of these three links: Stampin' Up! has redesigned their stamp set packaging. Stamp sets will now all come in sturdy, opaque envelopes. These envelopes are also being used for all die sets (so that stamp sets and die envelopes are the same size). Beginning in 2026, ALL stamp sets will only be photopolymer (no more
red rubber stamps). I've come up with a way to make storing these stamps in their envelopes a little easier to see, use and put away. Watch the video to see my idea and let me know if this tip will be helpful to you too. Bonus Days When you shop between January 6 and February 2 and spend $50, you'll earn a $5 coupon! If you purchase $100, you'll earn two $5 coupons. There are no limits on how many coupons you can earn!!!! (Keep in
mind bonuses will be calculated after any Stampin' Rewards are applied). Be sure to save all your coupons so you can redeem them between February 3 and 28. The coupons will be emailed to you right after you place your order. I suggest saving them in a special email folder (my folder is called SU coupons). All you'll need to do is
copy & paste the coupon code number when redeeming. And don’t forget—each purchase you make earns you Stampin’ Rewards too! February's Product of the Month You are going to love February's Fabulous Sayings Product of the Month! It's a very versatile sentiment set that you will be able
to use over and over. And, you can purchase it for only $5 with a qualifying $75 order. Once your order reaches the $75 threshold, you will see the option to purchase on the shopping cart page. Each month, there will be a new, different and exclusive Product of the Month option for you to purchase for only $5. I'm sorry to have to cancel today's live, but I'll be visiting my former 92 year old neighbor who moved two hours away. Jane is the person who introduced me to perennial gardening by bringing me plants after we moved into our house almost 30 years ago. She moved in with her son after her husband passed away three years ago. I'm really looking forward to visiting with her. If you missed my live with Ann last week, it's a great one to watch! We changed up our format to be a much more engaging because we want you to make the project right with us. So far, we've had great feedback on the "Let's Create Together" change. You can watch the replay here if you missed it. For those who are local to Massachusetts, please save the date for my next Creativity in-person stamping event. - Saturday, March 28 from 11am - 3pm
- located at the Cushing Center in Norwell, Massachusetts.
- Registration details will be coming out in a few weeks.
Paper Share Thursday (1/8) is the LAST DAY to sign up for my Paper Share. Paper Shares are a great way of seeing & using all of the papers without having to buy the entire pack. You'll receive 1/4 of each new pack of paper at 1/4 of the price from the
New 2026 Mini Catalog & January release of Online Exclusive papers! - One 6" x 12" sheet of every new paper from the 2026 Mini Catalog & new Online Exclusives line (unless it already comes 6" x 6").
- Each pack is labeled with coordinating colors to make it easier for creating.
- Available for local pick up or priority mail delivery the week of January 26th.
- Sign up here: www.mailsomethingpretty.com/papershare
January's Paper Pumpkin That's exactly what Paper Pumpkin is. A box filled with pre-designed and cut papers, card bases, decorative envelopes, a mini ink pad, stamps, embellishments and
directions on how to put that month's kit together. Each kit includes a photopolymer stamp set, Classic Stampin’ Spot™, and step-by-step instructions to complete exclusive paper craft projects, including cards, tags, and gift packaging Paper Pumpkin is perfect for beginners, those who travel, those who don't have a large craft space or want to accumulate too many supplies
and/or gifts. You can start and stop at any time. To begin, subscribe by the 10th of the month to receive that month's kit. Then your crafting boxes will keep coming until you tell it to hold a month/s or cancel. Read Details & Sign Up for Paper Pumpkin: www.mailsomethingpretty.com/paperpumpkin January's Special Delivery Kit Subscribe between December 11–January 10 Send heartfelt valentines featuring sweet postage stamp designs and sentiments for love and friendship. • Makes 9 cards: 3 each
of 3 designs • 3 different coordinating envelope designs • Precut paper pieces with gold foil accents • Coordinating colors: Blueberry Bushel, Bubble Bath, Darling Duckling, Garden Green, Mossy Meadow, Poppy Parade (Classic Stampin’ Spot) THREE New Kits this Month! Adopt a Pet Kit #167256, $15 For the pet lover in your life, the Adopt a Pet Kit is a total tail-wagger. Build adorable homes, craft playful pets, and
fill out your own certificate of adoption for a creative experience that’s full of heart. This kit is paws-itively perfect for celebrating every furry friend.
DETAILS
- Makes 4 projects: 1 each of 4 designs
- Largest box size: 4-3/8" x 3-1/2" x 4-1/2"
- Colors: Basic Gray, Cajun Craze, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Secret Sea & Strawberry Slush
Kit includes one of each item listed below.
- Step-by-step
instructions
- 4 boxes to construct
Create uplifting cards filled with messages of hope and support using the Butterfly Garden Kit. Featuring hand-illustrated butterflies and heartfelt sentiments, it’s perfect for sending encouragement to friends and loved ones. The kit includes everything you need to craft meaningful cards that truly brighten someone’s day.
DETAILS
- Makes 9 cards: 3 each
of 3 designs
- Folded card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"
- Colors: Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Misty Moonlight, Pretty Peacock & Timid Tiger
Kit includes one of each item listed below.
- Butterfly Garden Photopolymer Stamp Set
- Clear stamp block
- Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Spot
- Step-by-step instructions
- 9 printed envelopes & card bases
- Precut paper pieces
- White dot embellishments
- Adhesive
Design thoughtful cards without the fuss! The Lots to Love Kit has everything you need to craft sweet handmade cards enhanced with colorful accents
and fun botanical touches. Each kit comes with printed card bases and envelopes, laser-cut card fronts, precut paper pieces and sentiments, and dot embellishments. Whether you’re saying thanks or just saying hello, this kit lets you create meaningful cards with ease.
DETAILS
- Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
- Folded card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"
- Colors: Basic Beige, Darling Duckling, Fresh Freesia, Pretty Peacock, Strawberry Slush & Timid
Tiger
Kit includes one of each item listed below.
- Step-by-step instructions
- 9 printed envelopes, card bases & laser-cut card fronts
- Precut paper pieces and sentiments
- Darling Duckling dot embellishments
- Adhesive
2 Day Stamping Retreat There is still room in Stampin' Up!'s 2026 Virtual Card Retreat. This 2-day retreat will be all online, so there's no need to make any travel plans. Craft and stamp in your cozy clothes with all of your yummy snacks nearby. I'm all signed up, excited & ready to make the 15 cards they'll be teaching. This retreat will be hosted in a special facebook group on January 22 & 23. Your purchase of the kit gets you access to this group and all of the live videos and replays. There's no need to watch it all (or any) live because all videos will be available for rewatching. You can purchase your kit (& read more details) with this link: 2026 Virtual Card Making Kit & Retreat. Order soon if you would like to create live at the event. P.S. - you'll earn $16.50 in Stampin' Rewards, earn 3 Bonus Days $5 Coupons AND qualify for the Product of the Month with this purchase!!!!! Organizational Guide Last January I created a guide to help with organization of your stamping supplies. Since organization is a hot topic for January, I thought I would offer this guide at the sale price again for you. Keep your crafting area organized & tidy so you can spend your time creating and not cleaning! This 13 page guide is full of tips for taking stock of your supplies, creating a space that feels just right for you, tackling quick cleanup tasks & managing your digital crafting life. It's designed to be practical and flexible - because an organized space isn't about perfection - it's
about creating an environment where your creativity can thrive. Purchase your Organizational Guide on sale for $12 Testimonial I found the 5, 15, and 30 Minute
Tasks helpful. I have been doing some of these tasks every day. My Craft Table is staying so much more clean and neat. Crafting is more fun with a clean surface and easy-to-find supplies. ~ Nendy |
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