Stampin with Sharon

Category: Stamp Fairy

  • Behind the Scenes of the June ProCRAFTinators Retreat

    People often see the finished retreat, but there’s a lot of preparation that happens behind the scenes before attendees arrive.

    From planning projects and organising supplies to creating welcome gifts and personalised boxes, every detail is designed to help attendees enjoy a fun and relaxing crafting weekend.

    Preparing the welcome gifts is always one of my favourite jobs. It’s a chance to add a personal touch and show appreciation for everyone who has chosen to spend their weekend crafting with us.

    The June ProCRAFTinators Retreat was filled with creativity, laughter and wonderful memories, and I’m already looking forward to the next one.

    Product List
    Beautiful Ordinary Life 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167553 ]
    $23.00
    Array Of Dots [ 167559 ]
    $15.00
    Floral Flight Accents [ 167558 ]
    $11.50
    Beautiful Ordinary Life Suite Collection [ 167562 ]
    $136.75
    Extraordinary Life 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [ 167722 ]
    $21.00

  • Handmade Packaging Ideas for Retreat Gifts

    I love finding simple ways to elevate everyday gifts with Handmade Packaging Ideas for Retreat Gifts.

    For our June ProCRAFTinators Retreat, I used several Stampin’ Up! products to decorate practical gifts and transform them into something a little more special.

    The hand warmers were decorated using the Simply Leaves Bundle, while the chocolate packs featured the Exciting Times Bundle.

    These projects are a great reminder that you don’t need elaborate packaging to create a memorable gift. A simple stamped tag, wrap or embellishment can completely transform a store-bought item.

    Product List
    Beautiful Ordinary Life 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167553 ]
    $23.00
    Array Of Dots [ 167559 ]
    $15.00
    Floral Flight Accents [ 167558 ]
    $11.50
    Beautiful Ordinary Life Suite Collection [ 167562 ]
    $136.75
    Extraordinary Life 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [ 167722 ]
    $21.00

  • Cosy Retreat Gifts for a Winter Crafting Weekend

    Since our June retreat was held during winter, I wanted to include a few Cosy Retreat Gifts for a Winter Crafting Weekend to help everyone settle in for a relaxing crafting weekend.

    The fluffy socks were wrapped using the Simply Leaves Bundle and paired beautifully with a decorated hot chocolate pack featuring the Lily of the Valley Stamp Set.

    These little touches don’t take long to create but add something special to the retreat experience.

    One of my goals is always to create an environment where attendees can relax, craft and enjoy spending time with fellow members of our crafting community.

    Product List
    Beautiful Ordinary Life 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167553 ]
    $23.00
    Array Of Dots [ 167559 ]
    $15.00
    Floral Flight Accents [ 167558 ]
    $11.50
    Beautiful Ordinary Life Suite Collection [ 167562 ]
    $136.75
    Extraordinary Life 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [ 167722 ]
    $21.00

  • Creating the Retreat Gift Boxes

    For the June ProCRAFTinators Retreat, each attendee received a personalised 12″ x 12″ storage box filled with crafting goodies. I love Creating the Retreat Gift Boxes for each attendee as I love to spoil my community.

    Creating the Retreat Gift Boxes

    I started with a scrapbook storage case and customised the lid with patterned paper and each attendee’s name. The storage case I purchased from Kmart. I always include some challenges and this month one of our challenges was surrounding the Two Toned Card Stock and a sanding block. I enjoyed this challenge and what everyone came up with.

    Inside each box were:

    • Designer Series Paper
    • Coordinating embellishments
    • Black die-cut pieces

    All of the products were from the Beautiful Ordinary Life Suite from Stampin’ Up!

    I love creating gifts that attendees can continue to use long after the retreat has finished, and these storage boxes are perfect for organising crafting supplies and projects.

    Product List
    Beautiful Ordinary Life 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167553 ]
    $23.00
    Array Of Dots [ 167559 ]
    $15.00
    Floral Flight Accents [ 167558 ]
    $11.50
    Beautiful Ordinary Life Suite Collection [ 167562 ]
    $136.75
    Extraordinary Life 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [ 167722 ]
    $21.00

  • Welcome Gifts for the ProCRAFTinators Retreat

    One of my favourite parts of hosting a ProCRAFTinators Retreat is preparing the welcome gifts for attendees.

    I love creating thoughtful gifts that make everyone feel special from the moment they arrive. For our June retreat, each attendee received a collection of handmade and carefully selected goodies designed to make their crafting weekend even more enjoyable.

    Welcome Gifts for the ProCRAFTinators Retreat

    The gifts included:

    • A decorated hot chocolate pack
    • A pair of cosy fluffy socks
    • A pack of hand warmers
    • A chocolate treat pack

    Each item was decorated using beautiful Stampin’ Up! products, creating a coordinated and welcoming gift collection.

    Seeing the smiles when attendees discover their gifts is always one of the highlights of retreat weekend.

  • Stamp Camp 2017

    This past weekend I’ve been to our teams weekend away.

    We have the most amazing upline that organises a fantastic weekend away for us. She needs to limit the numbers as we like to have some room to create.

    When we first arrive we are greeted with a bag of challenges to complete along with some extra goodies to get us through the weekend.

    There are shoebox swaps to complete throughout the weekend as well. If you can’t get your mojo going the shoeboxes are a great way to be creative without the thinking. All the prep is completed and all you need to do is stamp and assemble.

    The challenges can be trickier. You are given some supplies and you need to create a project with them. You can add other things as well.

    The worst part of the weekend is packing up and heading home. Though seeing the family again is great and always good to sleep in your own bed.

    Below is a photo of all the Stamp Fairy gifts we received and the goodies we received when we first arrived.

    It is a fantastic weekend away so if you would like the chance to come along next year, then sign up in my team and you could be joining us next year.