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Extra $95 to Spend on Crafting Goodies

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Join Stampin’ Up! in October and Get an Extra $95 in Rewards!

Have you ever thought about joining Stampin’ Up! and becoming part of our wonderful crafting community? October is a fantastic time to take the next step, because there’s an exciting new joining promotion that gives you even more value when you sign up!

Till 31 October 2026, new team members who join Stampin’ Up! will receive an additional $95 in Stampin’ Rewards to spend on crafting goodies.

That’s on top of the great benefits already included when you join!

What Do You Get When You Join Stampin’ Up!?

The demonstrator opportunity is already an amazing deal, and this promotion makes it even better.

When you join, you’ll receive:

  • A $240 coupon code to use towards your chosen Stampin’ Up! products.
  • A Welcome Box filled with goodies and tools to help first-time demonstrators get started.
  • An additional $95 in Stampin’ Rewards when you join before 31 October 2026.
  • Team Meetings on the first Thursday of the month
  • Access to a team Facebook Group

It’s a wonderful way to build your crafting stash and try new products without paying full retail price for everything.

What Do You Get When You Join Stampin’ Up!?

The demonstrator opportunity is already an amazing deal, and this promotion makes it even better.

When you join, you’ll receive:

  • A $240 AUD coupon code to use towards your chosen Stampin’ Up! products.
  • A Welcome Box filled with goodies and tools to help first-time demonstrators get started.
  • An additional $95 AUD in Stampin’ Rewards when you join between 6 and 31 October 2026.

It’s a wonderful way to build your crafting stash and try new products without paying full retail price for everything.

Why I Love Being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator

I joined Stampin’ Up! back in May 2008, and it has given me so much more than beautiful stamps, paper and ink.

Over the years, I’ve made wonderful friends, enjoyed creative events and retreats, learned new techniques and shared my love of papercrafting with so many people.

One of the things I love most is that you can make the demonstrator opportunity work for you. Some people join because they love the discount on their crafting supplies, while others enjoy sharing their creativity with friends, building a team or growing a business.

There’s no need to have everything figured out before you begin. You can start by enjoying the products and discovering what being a demonstrator means to you.

Ready to Join My Team?

If you’ve been thinking about joining Stampin’ Up!, this is a wonderful opportunity to get even more value from your Starter Kit.

Remember, the promotion is only available from 6–31 October 2026, so don’t miss out on the extra $95 in Stampin’ Rewards!

You can find all the joining information and sign up through the official Stampin’ Up! Australia website:

Click here to join Stampin’ Up! Australia

If you’d like to chat about joining my team or have questions about how it all works, please get in touch. I’m always happy to help you decide whether becoming a demonstrator is right for you.

I’d love to welcome you to our crafting community!

Happy crafting,

Sharon

Behind the Scenes of the June ProCRAFTinators Retreat

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Join Stampin’ Up! This Month & Choose Your Bonus!

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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:

Join Stampin’ Up! Australia

I’d love to welcome you into our crafting community.

Happy crafting,

Sharon