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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
There has never been a better time to join Stampin’ Up!!
For a limited time, Stampin’ Up! is offering an exciting joining promotion where new demonstrators can choose between two fabulous bonus options when purchasing their Starter Kit.
Whether you’re interested in joining for the discount, the crafting community, early access to products or simply because you love papercrafting, this promotion gives you even more value.
The Current Join Offer
Till the end of May 2026, new demonstrators can choose between:
The standard Starter Kit PLUS the new 2026–2028 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pads FREE OR
An extra $35 worth of products in your Starter Kit instead of the ink pads.
In Australia, the Starter Kit is $169 AUD and includes up to $235 AUD worth of products of your choice, free business supplies and free shipping.
That means you can completely customise your kit with products YOU want most.
Why Join Stampin’ Up!
I joined Stampin’ Up! back in May 2008 and it has been one of the best creative decisions I’ve ever made.
Being a demonstrator is about so much more than stamps and paper. It’s about friendships, inspiration, creativity and being part of an amazing crafting community. Whether you want to build a business, enjoy a discount on your crafting supplies or simply connect with other crafters, there is room for everyone.
Some of the demonstrator benefits include:
At least 20% discount on products
Early access to new catalogues and releases
Exclusive demonstrator-only resources and training
Access to events and creative experiences
The opportunity to earn income sharing what you love
Being part of a worldwide crafting community
One of the things I love most is that you can make your Stampin’ Up! journey fit YOUR lifestyle and goals.
Want More Information?
If you’ve been thinking about joining or would simply like more information, I’d love to help answer your questions.
You can learn more about becoming a demonstrator here:
Whether you love cardmaking, scrapbooking, papercrafting or simply enjoy creating beautiful handmade projects, becoming a demonstrator is a wonderful way to enjoy even more of what you already love.
What’s Included in the Starter Kit?
The Starter Kit is currently $169 AUD and you get to choose up to $235 AUD worth of products, plus free business supplies and free shipping.
For a limited time only Stampin’ Up! are offering the brand new In Color ink pads in addition to the $235 of products. OR if you don’t want the ink pads you can add an additional $65 on the $235 making it a whopping $300 of product to choose in your starter kit for as little as $169.
Why I Love Being a Demonstrator
I joined Stampin’ Up! back in May 2008 and it has given me so much more than just beautiful craft supplies.
It has connected me with an amazing crafting community, provided opportunities to attend creative events and allowed me to share what I love with others. I’ve met wonderful people, learned new techniques and enjoyed being part of a supportive and inspiring creative family.
One of the things I love most is that there’s no “one size fits all” approach. You can enjoy being a hobby demonstrator, share casually with friends or grow a business in a way that fits your lifestyle and goals.
Demonstrator Perks
As a demonstrator, you can enjoy benefits including:
At least 20% discount on products
Early access to new catalogues and products
Exclusive demonstrator-only training and resources
Opportunities to attend Stampin’ Up! events
Access to a worldwide crafting community
The flexibility to enjoy your business your way
Want More Information?
If you’d like to learn more about joining my team or have questions about becoming a demonstrator, I’d love to chat with you.
Feel free to contact me anytime — I’m always happy to help you decide if becoming part of our crafting community is right for you.
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