🎀Holiday Bites: New Cards, New Inspiration & Sweet Things Ahead🎀
Published: Wed, 12/31/25
Updated: Wed, 12/31/25
Here's all the information of what is happening In My Craft Room - Classes, Events, Sales and a Free Tutorial.....
Hello .
The craft room lights are back on and the creativity is flowing again. After a joyful Christmas break filled with family, laughter, and a very memorable white Christmas, I’m easing back into stamping with fresh ideas, fun folds, and projects that feel just right for a new season of creativity.
This week’s newsletter is packed with inspiration, including a playful twist on a classic easel fun fold
that proves a good layout can work with just about any bundle you love. I’m also sharing a look back at my first live back after the holidays, where we created a beautiful fun fold card using the Simply Beautiful bundle and the stunning True Blue Florals designer paper.
And if you enjoy having something special to look forward to, I’m also sharing the dates for my Spring Creative Escape, a full day of relaxed crafting,
beautiful projects, and creative connection using the Sweet Bug Suite and Nature Walk Suite.
Settle in with your favourite drink, scroll through, and let’s get those creative wheels turning again.
Stampin' Smiles,
Glenda
PRODUCT SHARES:
MINI CATALOGUE AND ONLINE EXCLUSIVES
My Paper and Embellishment Shares are officially open for
reservation, and all the details are included below for you. This round features a beautiful selection of designer papers and embellishments from the January Mini Catalogue and the new Online Exclusives, giving you a generous way to sample everything without purchasing full packs.
You’ll find complete pricing, what's included in each Share, and how to reserve your spot in the posters below. Reservations run from today through
Thursday, January 1st, just click on the "CLICK HERE to Register" graphic below.
If you love starting a new catalogue cycle with inspiration at your fingertips, this is the perfect way to jump in. I’m excited to share these gorgeous new products with you and can’t wait to see what you create with them.
If you have any questions or want help deciding which
Share is right for you, just reply to this email — I’m always happy to help.
To grab your shares, just click on any of the graphics below and fill out the form!
PRODUCT OF THE MONTH COLLABORATION!
I’m so excited to share something new I’ve been working on — I’ve joined a collaborative group of 12 talented creators, and together we’re bringing you something
really special!
Each month, the 12 of us will be creating a single document filled with 12 amazing projects, all featuring a Product of the Month. You’ll find inspiration, variety, and lots of creative ideas all in one place.
We’ve just finished the December projects using the True Blue Florals Designer Series Paper, and they turned out beautifully.
Here’s how you can receive these tutorials:
Place a minimum $100 order with me each month, and I’ll email the full POTM
(Product Of The Month) tutorial document directly to you shortly after the 20th of each month. Club orders do count!
OR
Join my Team and receive these tutorials for free as one of your perks
It’s such a fun way to get
lots of inspiration from one product — and I can’t wait for you to see what everyone created.
Who would love this tutorial bundle? 😊
Coming Soon: My February 2026 Class!
I’m already hard at work on something wonderful for February, and I can’t wait to share it with you. Expect a deep dive into beautiful new designs and plenty of creative "aha!" moments. Keep a close watch on
your email—I’ll be dropping all the details very soon!
Calendars of Upcoming Events
My January to March Calendars have been updated with the latest Craft Room News! Click the link below to view and/or download your copy.
Please note, these are not cast in stone and could change in the future. But at least you have the info for
now.
Please note: all times are Pacific Time(add one hour for Mountain Time and add 3 hours for Eastern Time)
CLICK HEREto view and download the updated calendars.
THIS HAPPENED LAST WEEK
IN MY CRAFT ROOM
December 23–28 | Christmas Break I took a little holiday pause and soaked up some truly magical time with my grandkids. We were treated to a very rare white Christmas, which made everything feel extra special and just a bit storybook-worthy ❄️ The biggest highlight though? More frog gifts. Apparently, gifting Nana frogs is now a full tradition. Equal parts love and playful
torment, and honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way 🐸💚 I hope your Christmas was just as joyful. Did you sneak in any crafty time of your own?
Wednesday, December 24
My Wednesday newsletter arrived bright and early at 8:00 AM (PT) — always a fun midweek check-in with all of you!
Monday, December 29 | LIVE at 7:30pm (PT) I was back in the craft room and live at 7:30pm (PT) with a fun fold cardmaking session featuring the Simply Beautiful bundle paired with the stunning TrueBlue Florals Designer Paper (December Product of the Month). I shared easy tips and design ideas you can use again and again, along with ways to let this
gorgeous paper do the heavy lifting. A lovely way to wrap up the year and ease back into creative mode.
Tuesday, December 30 I went live with the December Paper Pumpkin kit, Watercolor In Bloom, and oh my goodness… it is gorgeous. We created three alternative cards together during the live, with ideas and suggestions from viewers, and the results were absolutely fabulous. If you missed it, you can watch the replay below and see each project
come together step by step — I think you’re going to love them.
If you aren’t currently subscribed to Paper Pumpkin and would like a monthly creative surprise delivered to your door, now is a great time to give it a try. Each kit includes everything you need to create beautiful projects, and you can cancel or skip anytime. Subscribe before the 10th of the month to receive the next kit.
Be sure to follow along on all my channels so you never miss a project.
Happy New Year's Eve and Day. I won't be live, but hope you have a wonderful night.
Friday, January 2
Look for the Friday Recap on Facebook for replays of this week's live demonstrations.
Saturday, January 3
In Person Scrapbook Class starting at 9 am. We will be doing the brand new Remembering Christmas Kit.
Monday, January 5 | LIVE at 7:00pm (PT) I am so excited to invite you to my Catalogue Launch Party this Monday night at 7:00 pm (PT). I’ll be live to walk you through the
brand new January–April Mini Catalogue, along with a look at the latest January Online Exclusives. We will explore new products, take a closer look at suites and bundles, and I’ll be sharing project samples and inspiration to get your creativity flowing.
If you’ve been curious about what’s coming or want to see the new releases up close before placing your first order of the year, this is the perfect time to join in. I hope you’ll come
hang out, chat along, and get inspired for the months ahead.
Free Weekly Tutorial Just For You!
This week’s free tutorial gives the classic Easel Fun Fold a fresh little twist — and it’s such a fun one to play with! Using the Tractor & Co bundle alongside the Spooky
Halloween set and Everyday Arches dies, this card blends charm, structure, and just the right amount of wow.
A crisp, playful colour palette paired with Country Woods Designer Paper really brings the sketch to life, but here’s the best part: this layout is wonderfully versatile and works beautifully with any bundle you love.
Would you keep it just as shown, or remix it with your own favourites? Either way, I’d love to see what you create — be sure to share it in my Share-It Saturday post on Facebook VIP Group
Thank you for spending a little creative time with me this week.
Whether you’re jumping back into your craft room full speed or easing in one card at a time, I hope something here sparks an idea you can’t wait to try.
There’s lots more
coming as we head into the new season, with fresh projects, fun folds, and opportunities to craft together. Until then, keep creating, keep experimenting, and most of all, enjoy every minute at your craft table.
Stampin' Smiles and Bye For Now.
P.S. Don’t wait on this one. Product Share reservations close January 1, and they always fill quickly. If you love sampling new papers and embellishments without buying full packs, now’s the time to jump in before the door closes!
