THIS WEEK'S RUBBER ROOM LIVE AT LUNCHTIME!

During the Rubber Room Live at LunchTime this week, I show you how to make a double pop up card using the Cute as a Bug Suite. I also share double pop up cards made using the Homemade Sweetness Suite and the sneak peek of the May OnLine Exclusive the Silly Old Bear Suite.

If you missed my Live, you can watch the YouTube version below.

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

PAPER PUMPKIN PARTY ZOOM!

The Rubber Room April Paper Pumpkin Party Zoom happens at 10:00 a.m. this Thursday (April 23rd). We will Zoom for an hour or so while we assemble our Paper Pumpkins.

We will meet to party every month, and we will always use this Zoom link.

This is the meeting ID 859 6958 9842

This is the password 486846

Join instructions

https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/85969589842/invitations...

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

TIME TO RSVP FOR THE RUBBER ROOM EMBRACE THE EXCLUSIVES MAY CLASS!

The new May OnLine Exclusive release for customers is coming up. As a demonstrator, I have been playing with some of these items that I was able to preorder, and I cannot wait to share the excitement and creativity!

Be sure to RSVP for the Rubber Room Embracing the Exclusives class on May 1st, 2026. You can pick the time that works best for your schedule (11-1 or 6-8). During class we will be making three cards and each card will focus on different OE (Online Exclusive) products. Cost of the class is $20 and includes prepped materials to make all three cards, along with envelopes. You can order this class To Go for an additional $5 mailing fee.

Cost of the class is due with registration. When you RSVP, please let me know if you want the morning or evening class, or if you need the To Go class.

Please RSVP by midnight April 27, 2026 via email: ckolly@stampingismybusiness.com

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

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

WANT TO JOIN A FUN ONE-DAY RETREAT?

If you are a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and want to attend an amazing one-day retreat, this is the perfect event, so mark your calendar and register today!

If you are a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and want to attend an amazing one-day retreat, this is the perfect event, so mark your calendar and register today!

Ronda Wade, Michelle Litwiller and myself are hosting a Team Quarterly Retreat on May 22nd, 2026, and we are able to offer a few spots to demonstrators who are not on our teams. Since there are only a few spots available, we anticipate they will disappear quickly, so be sure to register and grab your spot ASAP.

This will be a full day of inspiration with other SU! demonstrators. There will be Make 'N Takes, Demonstrations, Swaps, Displays, Presentations and a great Raffle too! If you can't attend in person, you can order a kit To Go, or just pick up the tutorials and recorded content. AND, for even more crafting fun, we are going to also offer an Add-On Class in the evening

Here are the details:

Location: Small Things Event Center, 105 E Grand River Rd, Laingsburg, MI 48848, Laingsburg, MI 48848

Date and time: Friday, May 22, 2026 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

In person for team members: $65 (no refunds; if you can't make it, you will be switched to a To Go option)

In person for team members To Go: $70 (shipped to your door)

Non team members: $79 (no refunds; if you can't make it, you will be switched to a To Go option)

Non team members To Go: $85 (shipped to your door)

Tutorial/Video Version only: $29

Add-On Class: $35

Payment is due with your registration and can be made to me via PayPal at: ckolly@stampingismybusiness.com

or via Venmo: Chris Kolly

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

RUBBER ROOM LIVE AT LUNCHTIME, APRIL 14, 2026

Did you miss my Rubber Room Live at LunchTime yesterday? If so, you can catch the YouTube version here.

This week, I featured the Scalloped Blooms Bundle, which is sneak peek and will be available in the upcoming May catalog. During the video I share four different cards focusing on this Bundle. I also share lots of tips and tricks for embossing, flicking/spattering, layering, and even one for using the Color Coach on your ink pads for color inspiration.

Please leave me a comment and let me know which is your favorite card, technique or tip.

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

DOUBLE REWARDS IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN!

Double Rewards are just around the corner. They only last for two days, so be sure to mark your calendar for April 15-17, 2026 and get your shopping list ready.

If you aren't familiar with Stampin' Rewards, this how they work. 1) you shop Stampin' Up!; 2) you earn 10% of your purchase in Stampin' Rewards that can be used on your next order, or you can save them up for a big purchase, or you can gift them to a friend or team member. The fine print: 1) you must have an SU! customer account; 2) you need to opt in for Stampin' Rewards. It's that simple!

Here are a few suggestions to maximize your stamping budget:

1) Shop the Last Chance List, as lots of products have been discounted.

2) Shop those items that will go up in cost when the new May catalog begins.

3) Don't forget about those 2024-2026 retiring In Color items.

You can shop my online store any time 24/7: rubberroom.stampinup.net

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

ORDER BY MIDNIGHT ON MONDAY TO EARN REWARDS AND SAVE!

Price increases are coming in May. As you know, the price of everything is going up. Unfortunately, Stampin' Up! can no longer avoid price increases.

When you stock up now on things you use all the time, you will earn Stampin' Rewards to use after the price increase AND you will get to save on the lower prices before the increase. Check out the price-increase list below and start stocking up!

Don't forget to grab your favorite retiring 2024-2026 In Colors before they disappear.

When you place a minimum $40 order with me this week (before midnight on Monday, April 13, 2026), I will send you Rubber Room Rewards. These are rewards that come right to your door, and they are unused accessories, embellishments, embossing folders, stamp sets, DSP, etc.... It's a very Happy Mail surprise just for you.

Spend $75 or more, and you will have the opportunity to get the POM for only $5; Rubber Room Rewards AND a FREE BUNDLE (the FREE BUNDLE will come from my retired stash, but will be unused).

Shop by online store at your conveience 24/7: https://www.rubberroom.stampinup.net

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

I LOVE THESE BUGS!

These are the adorable Bug cards that I shared during my RR Live at LunchTime on Tuesday.

The stamps and dies are from the Sweet Bugs Bundle, which is also part of the Cute as a Bug Suite Collection. You can also find the Designer Series Paper and the Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes in the Suite Collection.

If you missed the Live, you can catch the YouTube replay here: https://youtu.be/2we0Xe4QZUU?si=N36B0YaTOnqSE05r

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris