THE RR LIVE AT LUNCHTIME, MARCH 31, 2026

In this week's RR Live at LunchTime, I shared some pretty cards made using the Lovely & Beautiful suite. The products in this suite are so pretty, and the way they coordinate with eachother made designing effortless.

You can catch the replay right here!

If you aren't already subscribed to my YouTube Channel, I would really appreciate it if you would visit my channel and subscribe while you are there.

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

DON'T FORGET TO RSVP!

The Rubber Room April class happens on Friday, April 10, 2026 and will feature the brand new Scalloped Blooms Bundle. During class, you will make four cards for $15. If you would like to "boost" your class and make 8 cards (2 each of all 4 designs), you can stamp and assemble your first cards during class, and stamp and prep your second cards, assembling them at home at your leisure. Cost for a "boosted class" is $23. 

You can come to class from 11:00-1:00 or from 6:00-8:00 p.m. OR the RR Monthly Class can be ordered To Go for an additional $5 to cover the cost of mailing.

The class fee is payable with your RSVP.
Please RSVP by April 4th at midnight via email:  Ckolly@stampingismybusiness.com

Payment can be made via PayPal: Ckolly@stampingismybusiness.com

or via Venmo: Chris Kolly

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

THE PRETTY FLOATING CARDS!

For our Rubber Room Rambler March Team Meeting, I shared these adorable floating cards as our make and takes.  

I also shared these cards during my Rubber Room Live at LunchTime on Tuesday.  If you missed it, you can catch the replay on my YouTube Channel here:

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

CHECK OUT THE RUBBER ROOM APRIL, 2026 CALENDAR!

The only thing more exciting than welcoming Spring after a long, cold Winter, is welcoming it in the Rubber Room with a new catalog and lots of new products! Right now demonstrators are preordering from the new catalog AND from the May OnLine Exclusives. That means I now have my hands on the amazing new magnetic ink pads, the prettiest new In Colors, a great new 12" x 12" stencil and so much more!

Here's what's happening in the Rubber Room in April! Be sure these dates are on your calendar and make plans now to come craft with me.

We have Live videos every Tuesday in April AND:

Our RRR team meeting is at noon on April 1st. The meeting will be in person in the RR and streamed in our RRR team FB group.
The RR Monthly Class is on April 10th from 11-1 OR 6-8.
The RQ Monthly Zoom is at 7:00 p.m. on April 15.
April 18th from Noon to 5:00 is Come and Play Day for all RRR team members.
The RR Fun Fold Class happens on April 20th from 11:00-1:00 OR 6:00-8:00.
The RR Paper Pumpkin Party Zoom is at 10:00 on April 23rd.
The RR Product Preorder Party happens Saturday, April 25th from Noon to 4:00 p.m.; and
Chris's Crafty Club is at 7:00 p.m. on April 28th in our private FB Group.

Details for all classes/events can be found on my blog: https://rubberroomramblings-calendar.blogspot.com/

and on my website: https://rubberroom.stampinup.net/...

I hope to spend some time crafting with you soon!

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

THE RUBBER ROOM APRIL CLASS HAPPENS SOON!

The Rubber Room April class happens on Friday, April 10, 2026 and will feature the brand new Scalloped Blooms Bundle. 

During class, you will make four cards for $15. If you would like to "boost" your class and make 8 cards (2 each of all 4 designs), you can stamp and assemble your first cards during class, and stamp and prep your second cards, assembling them at home at your leisure. Cost for a "boosted class" is $23. You can come to class from 11:00-1:00 or from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The RR Monthly Class can be ordered To Go for an additional $5 to cover the cost of mailing.

The class fee is payable with your RSVP.  Please RSVP by April 4th at midnight via email:

Ckolly@stampingismybusiness.com

Payment can be made via PayPal: Ckolly@stampingismybusiness.com

or via Venmo: Chris Kolly

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

NO PAPER PUMPKIN ZOOM IN MARCH

There will be no Paper Pumpkin Zoom for March. I came back from OnStage with a nasty bug.  I will miss everyone, and I hope you will join us in April.

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

RUBBER ROOM PREORDER PARTY IS COMING SOON!

There is a brand new May-August catalog that demonstrators are now able to preorder from, and it is filled with wonderful new products.

On Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 12:00 - 4:00 I will be hosted a Product Preorder Party in the Rubber Room.  This is a perfect "try before you buy" opportunity.

We will make ten cards using some of these great new items:  the magnetic ink pads, the 2026-2028 In Colors, a new 12" x 12" stencil, the new Impressions Plate, a slick new White Gel Pen, the new Hybrid Ink Pad and so many new stamp sets, suites, bundles, and accessories.

I will provide prepped materials for all ten cards, snacks, a light lunch, prize patrol and a raffle.

Please note that due to preorder restrictions, limited spots will be available. Be sure to reserve your spot early.

Cost to attend the party is $40, and it is payable with your RSVP.

Please RSVP by midnight on April 5, 2026 via email: ckolly@stampingismybusiness.com

Payment can be made via Venmo: Chris Kolly

OR via PayPal: ckolly@stampingismybusiness.com

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

GORGEOUS CARD SHARE

These are the gorgeous cards we made with some "fussy" dies during our Embrace the Exclusives Class at the beginning of March. We featured the Scallop Wishes Bundle, the Cutest Crew Bundle, Forever Florals Bundle and the Spotlight on Nature Dies.

During the Rubber Room Live at LunchTime this week shared my best practices for navigating intricate dies.

If you missed the Live, you can catch the replay right here: https://youtu.be/0WE5_yjxmWA?si=QItgpL6XI0TBRUfQ

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

MARCH 17, 2026 -- RUBBER ROOM LIVE AT LUNCHT TIME

During the Rubber Room Live at LunchTime on March 17th, 2026, I shared my best tips and tricks for successfully using those intricate/detailed dies.  If you missed the Live, you can catch the replay below.

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

LET'S MAKE SOME MASCULINE CARDS!

LAST CALL! Please RSVP by midnight tonight to join the class.

It's time for a little Saturday morning stamping fun while we stock up on some cards for the men in our life. Class is Saturday, March 28, 2026 fron 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

This class is dedicated to making masculine cards. You will make 8 cards (2 each of 4 different designs). Cost of the class is $45, which includes $20-$25 in product you will use to make your cards (you will have plenty to take home to make more cards later), as well as prepped materials to make all 8 cards and envelopes for your cards. You can also order this class To Go for an additional $7 in mailing.

Payment is due with RSVP. Please RSVP via email: ckolly@stampingismybusiness.com before midnight on March 18th, 2026.

Payment can be made via Venmo: Chris Kolly orvia PayPal: ckolly@stampingismybusiness.com

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

There are only four days left to RSVP for the Rubber Room Monthly Class on March 20th, 2026 featuring the Hope, Love & Joy Bundle. I can't wait to share this Bundle with you. During class we make four simple cards for $15.

The Rubber Room Monthly Class is designed for you to be able to adapt it to your creative needs. There are lots of ways you can "customize" this class so that it works for you.

You can "Boost" your class and make eight cards (2 each of all four designs) for $23. If you pick the Boosted option, you can stamp and assemble your first cards during class and stamp and prep your second cards, assembling them at your leisure, elsewhere, at a later time.
You can add $5 to the class fee and get the class mailed right to your door. Please note this option will only contain prepped materials--no stamped images will be included.
You can attend class from 11:00 - 1:00 in the morning-afternoon.
You can attend class from 6:00 - 8:00 in the evening.

Class fee is payable with your RSVP. When you RSVP, please remember to let me know if you want a regular or Boosted class, which time you will attend or if you need a To-Go class.

Please RSVP by midnight March 10, 2026 by sending an email to: ckolly@stampingismybusiness.com

Payment can be made via Venmo: Chris Kolly

or via PayPal: ckolly@stampingismybusiness.com

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

Today I am sharing the Nature Walk Suite class I designed for my Winter Retreat in January.  

In this class, we made three cards, all featuring the Nature’s Symphony Stamp Set and coordinating Dies (these can be purchased together, as a bundle, at a 10% cost savings).  We also used the Nature Walk 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper, which is gorgeous!  Other products used were the Earthy Matte Dots, Espresso Linen Thread, Rhinestone Basic Jewels and Linen Thread.  

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

THIS OFFER ENDS AT MIDNIGHT TONIGHT (March 2, 2026)

THERE'S A NEW PRODUCT IN TOWN AND IT'S FREE!

Who doesn't love a great new product? This brand new Stampin' Positioner is the newest addition to the Stampin' Up! product line, and I think you will love it.

AND it's FREE when you purchase the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit.

Our Starter Kit is the best deal in the catalog, and it just got better. The Kit is $99 and you get to pick $125 worth of merchandise to add to your Starter Kit AND this can include Last Chance List items (which significantly increases the value of your Starter Kit). The Starter Kit ships for FREE and will also include business materials, so you can share our gorgeous catalog with friends.

Purchasing the Starter Kit also entitles you to benefits such as:

     1. VIP early ordering;

2. a 20%-25% discount on purchases;

3. invitations to global events;

4. the opportunity to become part of our amazing Rubber Room Rambler community

5. and lots more perks.

You can try all of this until the end of July 2026 without making a purchase and see if it is a good fit for you.

If you are ready to join our team and scoop up all the great benefits of the Starter Kit, visit my website 24/7 and start building your very own Starter Kit. https://www.rubberroom.stampinup.net

If you have questions, please reach out to me via email: ckolly@stampingismybusiness.com

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

TIME TO SAVE THE DATE FOR THE RUBBER ROOM MARCH CLASS!

I am excited about the Rubber Room Monthly Class on March 20th, 2026 featuring the Hope, Love & Joy Bundle. I can't wait to share this Bundle with you. 

During class we make four simple cards for $15.

The Rubber Room Monthly Class is designed for you to be able to adapt it to your creative needs. There are lots of ways you can "customize" this class so that it works for you.

You can "Boost" your class and make eight cards (2 each of all four designs) for $23. If you pick the Boosted option, you can stamp and assemble your first cards during class and stamp and prep your second cards, assembling them at your leisure, elsewhere, at a later time.
You can add $5 to the class fee and get the class mailed right to your door. Please note this option will only contain prepped materials--no stamped images will be included.
You can attend class from 11:00 - 1:00 in the morning-afternoon.
You can attend class from 6:00 - 8:00 in the evening.

Class fee is payable with your RSVP. When you RSVP, please remember to let me know if you want a regular or Boosted class, which time you will attend or if you need a To-Go class.

Please RSVP by midnight March 10, 2026 by sending an email to: ckolly@stampingismybusiness.com

Payment can be made via Venmo: Chris Kolly

or via PayPal: ckolly@stampingismybusiness.com

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO REDEEM OUR BONUS DAYS COUPONS!

Did you receive Bonus Days coupons in January? If so, now is the time to redeem them. Here's what you need to know:

    1. Redeem your coupons from February 3 to February 28

    2. You can use one coupon or combine several

    3. Coupons can be applied in addition to Stampin' Rewards

AND, here are a few ways to get more for your money:

    1. Shop the Product of the Month (when you spend $75, you can purchase the Product of the Month for only $5)

    2. Use your Bonus Days coupons on any order you place (excludes the Starter Kit)

    3. Shop the newly updated Last chance List

    4. Purchase a Starter Kit and receive the brand new Stampin' Positioner for FREE

HAPPY SHOPPING AND SAVING!

https://www.rubberroom.stampinup.net

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

I HOPE TO SEE YOU IN MARCH!

It is hard to believe that March 1st is Sunday. BUT that brings us closer to Spring, so I am not going to complain!

March is an exciting time of year for Stampin' Up! and their demonstrators because that's when they reveal their new catalog, new products, new plans for the future, etc... at OnStage. This year OnStage is in California, and I am excited to be able to attend in person.

I will also be sharing lots of fun events in the Rubber Room, all of which are also available "To Go" and can be mailed right to your door for an additional postage fee.

March 4th is our Rubber Room team meeting at noon. All team members are invited to attend in person or to join us on the Livestream.

March 6th from 11-1 or 6-8 is the Embrace the Exclusives Class, which focuses on the amazing OnLine Exclusive products.

I will be at Onstage from March 11-17--be sure watch this group for updates from Long Beach.

March 20th from 11-1 or 6-8 is the Rubber Room monthly club.

March 26th at 10 a.m. is our monthly Paper Pumpkin Party via Zoom.

March 28th from 11-1 is a Made for the Man Class, which will focus on masculine cards.

March 30th at 7:00 p.m. is our RRR Mystery Card Mania Zoom (this is a date change due to OnStage). In addition to our Mystery Card, I will be sharing some items from OnStage with you. Please note, this event is only for member of our Rubber Room Rambler team.

For all class details, including descriptions, costs, RSVP dates, registration information (everything you need to know to join the fun), please visit my blog at https://www.rubberroomramblings.com and use the "class schedule" tab. OR visit my website at https://www.rubberroom.stampinup.net and use the "events" tab

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris