October 2026 Pretty Poinsettia Christmas Cards - Online Handmade Card Class

How To Sign Up - Please register here – https://forms.gle/PiLzpggExRziyuos7

A PayPal invoice will be emailed to the email address you provide in the form. Please pay the invoice as soon as possible.

 

Christmas Pretty Poinsettias Online Card Class

October 26-31

Class Fee - $40

I’m excited to invite you to my October Online Card Class, featuring the beautiful Pretty Poinsettia Bundle from Stampin’ Up!

You’ll learn creative ways to use the Pretty Poinsettia Bundle dies beyond simply cutting out the coordinating stamped images. We'll explore different ways to layer, arrange, and use the dies to create unique card designs.

✨ 5 handmade Christmas cards

🎄 Fun and creative techniques

✂️ Unique ways to use the Pretty Poinsettia dies

🎨 Step-by-step instruction for each project

💌 Designs you’ll be excited to send to friends and family

Please use the Google Form https://forms.gle/PiLzpggExRziyuos7 to sign up for this class

Please see the list below of the product you will need to have to create these cards.   

📦 What’s Included

 When you register, you will receive a class kit from me that will include the below supplies:

CHRISTMAS PRETTY POINSETTIA CLASS - $40 (USA Only)

• Cardstock, Cardbases, and Envelopes for 5 cards (no precut shapes will be included)

• 6 sheets of 6” x 6” Neutral Noel Specialty Designer Series Paper

• A Full Pack of Gold Adhesive-Backed Dots

• A Roll of Crumb Cake Jute

 

*Please note that I reserve the right to switch products based on availability. Substituted products will be of similar value and keep the integrity of the design.

 

If you are interested in purchasing two or more kits so you can make more sets of cards, I will be offering a Cardstock Only Refill Kit for $15 It includes all the DSP, cardstock & envelopes to make another set of cards. It does not include the two Coordinating Embellishments. You will have enough of these items leftover from the full kit to make more cards. Please note that the Cardstock Refill Kit can ONLY be purchased along with one FULL kit. You can purchase as many of either kit as you would like. Please make sure to add this option to your registration before checking out.

 

🗓️ Class Details

👉 When: October 26-30, 2026 at 10am Mountain Time (please check your local time zone)

👉 Where: Online via YouTube video link

👉 What You’ll Get: Video instruction, written directions, live interaction / replay access

👉 Skill Level: Beginner-friendly — all are welcome!

 

This class will take place in a private Facebook Group. However, due to technical issues you will only be able to watch the live videos through YouTube with a Private link. The link will be emailed and posted to the Facebook Group about 10 minutes before 10am MT each day. I will also send an email with both the video replay and PDF tutorial after the live class.

 

In this Facebook Group I will post:

• Written instructions for each card (PDF) so you can create more cards and use the techniques over and over again.

• The Link for the Live Videos for each card where I will walk you through each step to create the cards. Watch live or when you have the time.

 

🛠️ Supplies You’ll Need

 What is not included:

You will need to have these supplies to complete the cards, substitute as you wish.

 

• A Floral Christmas Stamp Set & Dies – I recommend:

      Pretty Poinsettia Bundle (English) [168147] —— https://bit.ly/4econ9t

• Impressions Plate [167767] —— https://bit.ly/4zoiqi9

• Stampin' Spritzer [126185] —— https://bit.ly/3PnUPae

• Water Painters [168253] —— https://bit.ly/3R5letH

• GOLD Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder [165678] —— https://bit.ly/3Mj92pt

• Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] —— https://bit.ly/3RSUON9

• Embossing Additions Tool Kit [159971] —— https://bit.ly/3S5ItEX

• Everyday Arches Dies [164629] —— https://bit.ly/4buZHXx

• Versamark Pad [102283] —— https://bit.ly/3oztVku

• Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] —— https://bit.ly/3TuNSa4

• Barely Blush Classic Stampin Pad [167678] —— https://bit.ly/476B9CD

• Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [147083] —— https://bit.ly/3LlXu3l

• Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105] —— https://bit.ly/3OACiqy

• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090] —— https://bit.ly/3uHU8Ra

• Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

• Small Blending Brushes [160518] —— https://bit.ly/3KsWMCc

 

Here are the tools & adhesive you will need:

• Paper Trimmer [152392]  —— https://bit.ly/3abvykH

• Take Your Pick [144107]  —— https://bit.ly/3IeYxR9

• Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]  —— https://bit.ly/3ujz8zU

• Detail Scissors [170902] —— https://bit.ly/4rIfRot

• Simply Shammy [147042]  —— https://bit.ly/3bQH7hE

• Bone Folder [102300]  —— https://bit.ly/3uhErzZ

• Coordinating Clear Blocks ——

• Adhesive Sheets [152334]  —— https://bit.ly/3qPJJjS

• Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]  —— https://bit.ly/3TPwVXP

• Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]  —— https://bit.ly/3IbzezA

• Stampin' Seal [152813]  —— https://bit.ly/3TWjs0r

• Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]  —— https://bit.ly/3ajQSo5

• Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]  —— https://bit.ly/3IaGF9S

• Mini Glue Dots [103683]  —— https://bit.ly/3anAcw3

 

If you need any Stampin Up product to take this class you can visit my online store at https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2042902

 

Please contact me if you have any questions chelsey@creativechelsey.com

 

FINE PRINT:

• Registration for this class closes on Sunday October 18^th.

• This class is available to both customers and Stampin’ Up demonstrators in the USA. If you live outside of the USA I do offer a TUTORIALS ONLY option for you (not available to those in USA). Please select the correct option when registering.

• I will ship the class kit to the address you enter in the registration form. Please make sure it is correct.

• I will contact you, send class information & PayPal invoice through the email address you enter in the registration form. Please make sure it is your current email address.

• I reserve the right to switch products based on availability. Substituted products will be of similar value and keep the integrity of the design.

 

Please notify me ASAP if there is a problem or the information you have entered is incorrect – chelsey@creativechelsey.com

 

💖 Ready to craft with me? Register TODAY, gather your supplies, and let’s make some beautiful cards together! I can’t wait to create with you!

 

Please register here – https://forms.gle/PiLzpggExRziyuos7

A PayPal invoice will be emailed to the email address you provide in the registration form. Please pay the invoice as soon as possible.

 

 

Please contact me with any questions

Have a creative day,

Chelsey

chelsey@creativechelsey.com

 

October 2026 SheetLoad of Cards | Tips to using Ephemera for Quick Cards | Season of Celebration

Welcome to Creative Chelsey. Today, I am sharing my set of cards made with the October 2026 Sheetload Of Cards Template created by Alicia, of Call Me Crafty Al. Every month on the first she creates great templates which she shares on her YouTube Channel. You can get your template from her channel, the link is in the CREATIVE TEAM playlist link below.

Make sure to also see what everyone has created this month.

With the PDF instructions Alicia provides you can make 8 Cards with 4 sheets of 6” x 6” pattern paper.

 

If you love making a stack of cards quickly but still want them to look detailed and handmade, this month's **Sheetload of Cards** is a great project to try! For my October 2026 project share, I used the Sheetload layout along with 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper and lots of Christmas-themed ephemera to create a collection of fun and festive cards.

I love making cards using the Sheetload Templates. If you have never played around with the Sheetload of Cards templates & cutting guides, make sure to check it out.

See what the *CREATIVE TEAM* made https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB3JLoo_6vII

Find out how to *GET YOUR FREE COPY*, here: https://youtu.be/LAmBFs8c9eQ 

The beauty of this project is that you don't need a huge collection of supplies. A few sheets of patterned paper combined with ephemera pieces can create cards that look much more complicated than they actually are.

Here are my Current Customer Appreciation Products: http://creativechelsey.blogspot.com/p/shop-stampin-up-products.html

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creativechelsey

Or join my Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2221750878097906

Product List

Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[164511]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

Creative Celebrations Mix & Match 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[168499]

Season Of Celebration Mix & Match Ephemera Pack

[168494]

Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

[155475]

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

Detail Scissors

[170902]

Add All to Cart

MY FAVORITE TIPS!

Let the Ephemera Do the Work!

One of my favorite things about these cards is how quickly they come together.

The Christmas ephemera included so many fun images that I could simply choose pieces that coordinated with the patterned paper. I used everything from poinsettias, stockings, ornaments and sweaters to deer, snowmen, gifts and other Christmas images.

This is especially helpful when you're making a large number of Christmas cards. Rather than creating every embellishment from scratch, let the beautiful pre-printed pieces be the focal point of your card.

Don't Forget the Small Pieces & the Rule of Three!

One of my biggest tips when working with ephemera is don't overlook the small pieces.

Small images can be tucked behind a larger focal point, placed around a sentiment or used to fill in little empty spaces.

I like to layer pieces together in groups of 3 to create embellishment clusters.

I especially love doing this when I have a sheet of ephemera with lots of different images. Instead of trying to use one large piece on every card, mix and match the pieces to create completely different looks.

Want to see all of the cards I created and how I used the Christmas ephemera to create each design?

Watch my October 2026 Sheetload of Cards Project Share on YouTube! I share all of the cards, the patterned paper combinations, and my tips for using ephemera to create quick and beautiful Christmas cards.

 

To purchase any of the products you see in this video visit https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2042902

I hope these cards inspire you to pull out your 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper and see what you can create!

Have a creative day!

Chelsey

chelsey@creativechelsey.com

Use the Last of Your Scraps for a Beautiful Floral Card - A July 2026 Paper Pumpkin Alternative Card Idea

Welcome back to Paper Pumpkin Week here on Creative Chelsey! Today I’m sharing my tenth and final alternative card using the July 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit, Hooray for Birthdays. I have had so much fun stretching this kit and finding ways to use the supplies in new ways.

In fact, I was able to create 10 alternative cards from one set of Paper Pumpkin supplies! If you haven’t seen them all make sure to check them all out.

For this final card, I used the front and back pieces of one of the oval envelopes, added some Hydrangea Hue blending and stamping, and even stamped and fussy cut my own flowers instead of relying only on the die-cut pieces. I love that this card doesn't require a lot of extra cardstock and is a great way to use up those last scraps and leftover pieces from the kit.

 

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✨ Loyalty badges & custom emojis

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The Cutting Guide is one of the most requested resources I create—it shows exactly how to cut your cardbases/gift boxes to make all of my alternatives. Cut Club members get it EVERY MONTH.

You can join here → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCszCS397ptot3vJdvLCirTg/join

 

Want to Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin?

If you’re not already receiving Paper Pumpkin, now is a great time to join! My subscribers receive:

🎁 A FREE exclusive card kit designed by me each month

🎁 The Exclusive Monthly Cutting Guide

🎁 A monthly live crafting session

🎁 A multi-demonstrator PDF tutorial packed with 7–10 alternate ideas

🎁 And of course—my support, tips, and creative inspiration!

 Subscribe here and select me as your demonstrator (Chelsey Christensen–CO):

https://www.stampinup.com/products/paper-pumpkin-subscription/?demoid=2042902

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Supplies

Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[166815]

Hydrangea Hue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[167687]

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

Darling Duckling Classic Stampin' Pad

[165277]

Hydrangea Hue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[167666]

Hydrangea Hue Classic Stampin' Pad

[167677]

Hydrangea Hue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[167666]

Small Blending Brushes

[160518]

2026–2028 In Color™ Dots

[167546]

Water Painters

[168253]

Add All to Cart

———————— My Favorite Supplies ————————

• Stampin' Seal+ [149699] —— https://bit.ly/3Ibz8YK

• Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] —— https://bit.ly/3IaGF9S

• Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] —— https://bit.ly/3ajQSo5

• Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] —— https://bit.ly/3IbzezA

• Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25 —— https://bit.ly/3anAcw3

• Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] —— https://bit.ly/3IjEq4d

• Simply Shammy [147042] —— https://bit.ly/3bQH7hE

• Paper Snips [103579] —— https://bit.ly/3ulT6tV

• Take Your Pick [144107] —— https://bit.ly/3IeYxR9

• Bone Folder [102300] —— https://bit.ly/3uhErzZ

• Clear Block D [118485] —— https://bit.ly/3uuabSs

• Paper Trimmer [152392] —— https://bit.ly/3abvykH

• Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] —— https://bit.ly/3ujz8zU

Measurements

Hydrangea Hue Cardbase - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"

Oval Envelope*

Label*

Card Assembly Instructions

1. Blend Hydrangea Hue onto the envelope

Start with the oval envelope from the July Paper Pumpkin kit. Separate the front from the back.

For this card, you'll use the front of the envelope as the main background layer and the back

Using a Blending Brush and Hydrangea Hue Ink, pick up some ink and tap off the excess.

Begin blending in the center of the oval design on the envelope front. Concentrate the darker ink in the middle of the oval so the embossed edge really stands out.

You can add additional ink around the rest of the piece, but keep the center of the oval as the main focal point.

Once you have the amount of blending you want, use a paper towel to gently wipe the ink from the embossed detail around the oval.

This removes the ink sitting on top of the embossed area and allows the lighter detail to pop.

2. Stamp the full-strength daisies

Using Hydrangea Hue Ink, stamp the daisy image at full strength across the envelope piece.

Scatter the flowers around the background, keeping in mind that you'll be trimming the piece down later.

3. Stamp the second flower using the stamp-off technique

For the other flower image, use the stamp-off technique.

First, ink the stamp with Hydrangea Hue Ink and stamp it onto a piece of scrap paper. Then stamp the lighter image onto the envelope.

This creates a softer version of the same color and adds another layer of texture without introducing another ink color.

Continue stamping the lighter flowers around the background, including over some of the blended area.

4. Add Hydrangea Hue splatters

Use a Hydrangea Hue Stampin' Blend Marker to add splatters to the envelope background.

This gives the background additional texture while keeping everything within the same color family.

5. Add water splatters

Now add a second type of splatter using water.

Put a little water on a small paintbrush and remove some of the excess. Then gently tap the brush over the blended envelope piece.

Allow the water to sit for a moment. The water will pull up some of the Hydrangea Hue ink and create lighter, almost white-looking spots within the blended area.

Once you have the look you want, allow the piece to dry.

6. Trim the envelope background

Trim the blended and stamped oval envelope piece to 3¾" × 5".

The original piece is larger than you need, so trim approximately ¼" from the sides as you work toward the finished measurement.

You can center the oval, or position it slightly higher or lower. I chose to position mine a little higher, leaving a bit more space toward the bottom.

Adhere to the center of the cardbase with dimensionals

7. Stamp flowers & leaves onto the back of the envelope

Turn to the back piece of the oval envelope. This piece will become your custom floral embellishments.

Using Melon Mambo Ink, stamp three daisies.

Then stamp three additional flowers in yellow ink.

Stamp three of the smaller leaf stems and three of the larger leaf stems onto the envelope piece in Old Olive ink.

You can also use all six of one leaf style if you prefer.

Use Timid Tiger Ink to stamp the circles that will become the flower centers.

●      Use the smaller circle for the daisies.

●      Use the larger circle for the yellow flowers.

This gives each flower a coordinating center while adding a little contrast.

8. Fussy cut the flowers and leaves

Carefully fussy cut all of the flowers and leaves.

When cutting the leaves, remove the stems but keep the pairs of leaves together when possible.

The envelope paper is thin, which makes it surprisingly easy to fussy cut.

9. Prepare the greeting

Instead of cutting another strip from the envelope, use one of the extra labels from the Paper Pumpkin kit.

Stamp “Hugs & Wishes” in Timid Tiger Ink.

If your first impression isn't straight, simply turn the label over and stamp again on the other side!

Add Dimensionals to the back of the greeting label. Adhere “Hugs & Wishes” greeting toward the right side of the oval.

10. Create the floral arrangement

Begin adding the flowers using Dimensionals.

Arrange the flowers in two loose triangular groupings:

●      Create one triangle using the three yellow flowers.

●      Create another triangle using the three Melon Mambo flowers.

Don't worry about making the arrangement perfectly symmetrical. Move the flowers around until you like the balance.

11. Add the leaves

Tuck the fussy-cut leaf pairs around the flowers.

Because you kept some of the leaves together, you can easily tuck them into different areas of the floral arrangement.

Use Dimensionals to give the flowers and leaves additional dimension. You can also gently pop up some of the flower petals for even more depth.

The fussy cutting takes the most time, but once your pieces are ready, the card comes together very quickly!

12. Add the Hydrangea Hue embellishments

Finish the card with three Hydrangea Hue In Color Dots.

Place them around the floral arrangement wherever you think they look best.

You could also substitute Sunset Sequins or another embellishment if you have them available.

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Watch the Video Tutorial

Want to see how this card comes together? Be sure to watch my YouTube tutorial for the full step-by-step process. I'll show you how I blend the Hydrangea Hue ink onto the envelope, create the two different splatter techniques, stamp and fussy cut the flowers and leaves, and arrange all of the pieces on the finished card.

This final design is a great reminder that you don't have to stop when you've made the cards the kit was designed for. With a little creativity, you can use those leftover pieces and stamps to create even more cards from your Paper Pumpkin kit!

I hope you've enjoyed following along with all 10 of my July 2026 Hooray for Birthdays alternatives.

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If this project inspires you to create something, I would love for you to tag me on social media using @creativechelsey | #creativechelsey or email me at chelsey@creativechelsey.com.

And that's a wrap on my 10 July 2026 Paper Pumpkin alternatives!

Have a creative day,
Chelsey