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Introducing the Virtual Album Retreat, a crafting extravaganza for people who love scrapbooking and community! During this three-day virtual event, you’ll craft along with Stampin’ Up!™ staff as they go through the step-by-step process of creating 10 gorgeous 2-page scrapbook layouts using the 2026 Virtual Album Retreat Happiness Is Here kit. Craft with others who love scrapbooking, learn new techniques, and connect on a personal level with fellow crafters and Stampin’ Up!™ staff.

There is no registration for this event! By purchasing the 2026 Virtual Album Retreat Happiness Is Here kit, you’ll get access to the exclusive Facebook group where the live event will stream on April 29 through May 1 from 2 pm to 9 pm (Mountain Time). This event will be presented in English only. After the event, you can access the recorded event videos on the exclusive Facebook group. Videos with English, French, German, and Dutch captioning will be available through the Facebook group within two weeks after the live stream. You’ll receive a card in your kit box that has a link to the exclusive Facebook group where the live event will stream. Follow the instructions on the card to access the Facebook group so the Facebook group administrator can admit you. Please allow adequate time for the group administrator to admit you, at least 48 hours. If you haven’t been admitted, you won’t be able to view the group.

To craft along with the presenters and make 10 2-page layouts, you’ll need to purchase the 2026 Virtual Album Retreat Happiness Is Here kit. Everyone who purchases a kit will receive a link to the exclusive Facebook group where the live event will stream. We only have a limited number of kits, so make sure to order yours ASAP! The kit includes two exclusive stamp sets, Designer Series Paper, Two-Tone Cardstock, precut images and stickers, embellishments, Linen Thread, a new Golden Glow Shimmer Brush, a new White Gel Pen, Memory Protectors, Flip-Flaps, and photo placeholders. The kit is available in English only. The kit is item 168051 and costs $250.00. You do earn Stampin’ Rewards with the purchase of this kit and you can use Stampin’ Rewards you’ve earned previously to purchase it! Please note that an album is NOT included in the kit, you will need to purchase an album separately.

For the best experience during the event, you’ll also want to have the following supplies on hand. If you need to order any of these supplies, you can do so by clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.

Product List

You’ll also want to have an eraser, a pencil, a pencil sharpener, a hole punch, a ruler, masking tape or Post-It Notes, scissors*, and stamp cleaning supplies handy. *In addition to regular cutting, you’ll use the tips of your scissors to cut slits in some of the Memory Protectors. If the tips of your scissors aren’t sharp, you may need a craft knife.

For a sneak peek at the layouts you’ll get to make, please click here.

Two weeks before the event, Stampin’ Up!™ will post a Preparation Video on Facebook showing how to cut your paper so you can have everything ready to go before the event. This video will be in English with captions available in English, German, French, and Dutch.

For more information on the event and kit, including a look at all the layouts and the interactive elements, check out this video from Stampin’ Up!™.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Happy Stamping!