Summer 2026 Stamping Cross Country Retreat

Get ready for another creative weekend with the Stamping Cross Country Online Retreat! Since 2021, we’ve been bringing stampers together from across the country for weekends filled with inspiration, creativity, friendship, and fun — all from the comfort of home.

Our Summer 2026 retreat is shaping up to be another amazing event featuring talented presenters, fresh project ideas, creative techniques, and plenty of opportunities to be inspired.

During the retreat, attendees can look forward to:

✨ Live stamping demonstrations
📘 20+ creative tutorials
🎥 Access to retreat videos and replays
🎉 Games, prizes, and interactive fun
💌 Cardmaking inspiration for a variety of styles and skill levels

One of the things we love most about Stamping Cross Country is the community that has grown around these events. Whether someone is brand new to stamping or has been crafting for years, everyone is welcome to join in the fun.

Can’t craft live the whole weekend? No problem! Our retreat experience is designed to be flexible, allowing participants to watch replays and create on their own schedule.

We also love encouraging crafters to “shop their supplies” and make projects their own using products they already have on hand.

In addition to our paid retreat experience, we’ve also begun adding special public creative events to bring even more inspiration to the crafting community — and we’re excited about what’s ahead for Summer 2026!

✨ Ready to join us? Registration is now open for the Summer 2026 Stamping Cross Country Retreat. We would love to have you craft along with us for this fun-filled creative weekend!

👉 Register Here

Come create, connect, and be inspired with us 💕✨

Your Creative Escape Awaits:

 

Join Me for a Marion Creates Retreat Weekend

Have you been craving a little time to yourself… time to relax, create, and just be? 💛

My Marion Creates Retreat weekends are designed to give you exactly that — a cozy, welcoming space where you can spread out your projects, enjoy great company, and spend uninterrupted time doing what you love.

Whether you have a full weekend available or just a day to sneak away, there are now flexible options to fit your schedule and budget.

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✨ Choose the Experience That Fits You

Ultimate Retreat Experience

The full weekend experience — everything is taken care of so you can focus on crafting, relaxing, and having fun.

Craft & Stay Retreat

Enjoy the full weekend of crafting and connection with the flexibility to add meals if you’d like.

Craft Getaway (2 Day / 1 Night)

A shorter option that still gives you time to unwind, create, and recharge.

Craft Escape (Day Pass)

Come for a day (or more!) and enjoy dedicated crafting time in a relaxed, creative environment.

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🧡 What Makes This Retreat Special?

This isn’t just a place to craft — it’s an experience.

You’ll have:
• Your own 6' crafting space (with extra room to spread out!)
• Access to a wide variety of Stampin’ Up! tools, stamps, dies, inks, and more
• A cozy retreat house atmosphere that feels like a creative getaway
• Time to focus on your projects without interruptions
• A welcoming group of women who love crafting just as much as you do

It’s the kind of weekend where:

• You lose track of time (in the best way)

• You laugh more than you expected

• You leave feeling refreshed and inspired

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🍽️ Make It Even Easier

If you’d like to fully relax and not worry about meals, you can add a weekend meal package or select individual meals.

If you're staying during meal times, you're welcome to add the meal package.

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💬 Not Sure Which Option Is Right for You?

That’s totally okay — I’m happy to help you choose what fits your schedule and budget best.

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📅 Save Your Spot

Space is limited to keep the experience comfortable and personal.

If this sounds like something you need (and honestly… most of us do!), I’d love to have you join us.

👉 Message me with any questions or to reserve your spot.

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Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is step away for a bit…
and come back refreshed, inspired, and maybe with a few finished projects too. 😊

Stamping Cross Country - Fall 2025

 

Join Us for the 14th 

Stamping Cross Country Online Retreat!

 

We’re so excited to invite you to another weekend of creativity, friendship, and stamping fun! I’m teaming up, 

once again, with my stamping friends Marion, Marcy, Cyndy, and Barb to bring you a retreat packed with inspiration.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• 10 Live Demonstrations on our private YouTube channel – stamp along in real time with the supplies 

  from your retreat box.

• Exclusive Retreat Box (for full retreat registrants) filled with pre-cut cardstock, embellishments, 

  designer paper, and special surprises.

• Written Tutorials for all the retreat projects, plus at least 12 bonus tutorials to keep your creativity 

  flowing long after the weekend ends.

• Games, Challenges, and Prizes in our private Facebook group (don’t worry—if you’re not on 

  Facebook, you’ll still see every demonstration on YouTube).

• Craft & Chat Zoom Session for connecting with fellow stampers across the country.

Retreat Schedule:

• Friday, October 24 | Welcome Session at 5:30 PM Mountain

• Saturday, October 25 | All-day stamping starting at 9:00 AM Mountain

Registration Options:

• Full Retreat (Retreat Box Included!)
  Early Bird: $89 (+ $10 shipping) if registered by September 9
  After September 9: $99 (+ $10 shipping)
  Includes $235 in value—projects, supplies, surprises, and more!
  Deadline: September 24

• Digital Only
  Early Bird: $50 if registered by September 9
  After September 9: $60
  Includes tutorials, access to all demonstrations, games, and community fun—a $150 value!

Featured Products:
This retreat will showcase the Peace On Earth Bundle and Gathering Moments Bundle. You can add 

these bundles during registration (we’ll include them in your retreat box) or order them on your own and 

even earn Stampin’ Rewards.

When registration closes, we’ll email you a complete list of inks, Stampin’ Blends, and other supplies 

you’ll want to have on hand.

Your Hosts:

• Cheryl Wright (Circle, MT), Craft with Cheryl

• Marion Dornan (Lake Jackson, TX), Marion Creates

• Cyndy Wilde (Show Low, AZ), Stamping the Wilde Way

• Marcy Daniels (Clackamas, OR), Lady n The Stamps

• Barb Brimhall (Oak Harbor, WA), The BZB Stamper

Come join us for a retreat that brings stampers together from across the country for creativity, connection, 

and inspiration!

 

Click here to purchase your admission now!

 

Stamping Cross Country Virtual Retreat - Fall 2025

$60.00

Buy now

Birthday Cards at Duckie & the Grackle Gallery

I recently hosted a Birthday Card Class at the Duckie & the Grackle Gallery, where we created unique and personalized birthday cards that are sure to put a smile on anyone's face.

After three years of hosting events in my studio or on my patio, it was exciting to step "out in the wild" and host an event at the Duckie & the Grackle Gallery. The gallery's artistic ambiance provided the perfect setting to inspire our creativity and let our imaginations run wild.

Three lovely people attended the event and had a blast designing their own birthday cards. We used a variety of materials, to create cards that reflected each person's unique style and personality. The result? Beautiful, one-of-a-kind cards that will be cherished by their recipients.

But this is just the beginning! I'm already planning my next crafty event, and you won't want to miss it. Check out my Facebook page, Marion Creates, to stay up-to-date on the latest events and workshops. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just starting, you'll find something to inspire your creativity.

The Birthday Card Class at the Duckie & the Grackle Gallery was a fantastic experience that brought people together, sparked our imaginations, and resulted in beautiful creations. Join us at the next event and let your creativity soar!

Diane made these cards

Sherry made these....

Fine Art Floral Suite

Let your inner artist loose with fun stamping techniques! The Fine Art Floral suite is the perfect combination of whimsical watercolor floral and glamorous gold accents. You will love all the ways you can use the Gilded Leafing Embellishments to create a unique effect much different from gold heat embossing or gold foil sheets.

This card combines stamping on Designer Series Paper with the Gilded Leafing Embellishment to create a colorful card with rich texture and a touch of gold glam.

--Marion Dornan

Everyone needs a break from the stresses of life.

My classes offer an escape from the world with a little crafty outlet.

You will leave refreshed, with a beautiful project you have made

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Gilded Fine Art Floral Card



Join my Email Newsletter List and receive my tutorials by email. With each mailing you will receive a picture of the finished project, a supply list, card layout, and a step-by-step tutorial.

SUPPLIES:

STAMPS: BUNDLES
Art Gallery Bundle (#156227)
Art Gallery stamp set (#154421)
Floral Gallery dies (#154316)

PAPER
Merry Merlot (#146979), Basic White (#159276), Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper (#154558)

INK
VersaMark (#102283, Merry Merlot (#147112)

ADHESIVES
Stampin' SEAL (#152813), Foam Adhesive Sheets (#152815), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430), Mini Glue Dots (#103683)

TOOLS
Wild Rose Dies (#149547), Heat Tool (#129053), Take Your Pick Tool (#144107)

EMBELLISHMENTS
Artistry Blooms Adhesive-Backed Sequins (#152477), Gilded Leafing (#154560), 3/8" (1 Cm) Fine Art Ribbon (#154561), Heat & Stick Powder (#156110)

TIPS: The Gilded Leafing is packed tightly in the container and is super light so it can "float" around easily. Open the container carefully and consider storing the leafing in a larger storage container with a lid. This makes the leafing easier to use and also easier to return excess leafing once done.

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