The Most Inspiring Online Card Making Retreat – Right From Your Craft Space!

Join Jackie Bolhuis and the Creativate Team for a weekend of stamping, laughter, and creativity. Whether you’re brand new or an experienced stamper, you’ll love learning new techniques, fun folds, and easy projects you can make with the supplies you already own.

Next Retreat – January 16-17, 2026

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About the Retreat

What Is Creativate?
Creativate is your quarterly virtual stamping retreat hosted by four top Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators — Jackie Bolhuis, Brandy Cox, Sharon Armstrong, and Connie Stewart. Each retreat is packed with:

  • 48 project tutorials
  • Live video classes with replays (+ shorter recorded videos)
  • Fun stamping challenges
  • Prizes, inspiration, and community

No special products required — just grab your favorite stamps, paper, and ink, and get ready to create!

Upcoming Retreats

  • Winter Retreat – January 16-17, 2026
  • Spring Retreat – April 17-18, 2026

Registration details shared via my weekly emails. CLICK HERE to stay updated plus get a FREE Card Making tutorial just for joining my email list!

Winter Retreat Details

Date: Friday & Saturday, January 16-17, 2026

Time: Presentations begin at 6 pm on Friday and 11 am on Saturday (EST)

Registration Opens: Friday, December 19, 2025

Location: YouTube (watch live or replay)

Cost: $55

Pre-Retreat Fun:

  • Begins Dec 22, 2025 — new stamping challenge posted every Monday!
  • Tutorials released Jan 14, so you can prepare your supplies

What to Expect

Project Tutorials
48 easy-to-follow PDF tutorials with measurements, supplies, and photos for every skill level.

Live & Recorded Presentations
Watch live on YouTube or at your own pace later — no FOMO here!

Retreat Community
Join our private Facebook group to connect, share, and be inspired.

Prizes & Surprises
Every attendee is automatically entered to win — no live attendance required.

Lifetime Access
Your private retreat website holds all tutorials and replays forever.

Project Variety
From quick & easy to fun folds, boxes, and beyond — you’ll love the mix of projects.

Frequently asked questions:

  • Do I need special supplies? No! We design so you can use any stamps, ink, and paper that you already have.
  • Do I have to be in the U.S.? Nope! Anyone can join from anywhere in the world.
  • Can Stampin’ Up! demonstrators join? YES! and you can use the projects you learn to make however you want!

Sample Project Gallery

These are just a few of the projects I have shared over the years.

    • Meet the Creativate Team

    We’re four Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrators — and lifelong friends — who love bringing creativity, laughter, and connection to stampers everywhere!

    Together, we started the Creativate Online Stamping Retreat in 2020 to give crafters around the world a fun, stress-free weekend of inspiration and community.

    Each of us brings our own unique style and teaching approach, so every retreat is packed with variety — from quick & easy cards to creative folds and techniques you’ll love.

    Headshots of the four Creativate online stamping retreat team members.
    • Jackie Bolhuis – the “Simple Stamper” who makes creativity easy and fun
    • Brandy Cox – always has fun surprises using unusual items and amazing layouts
    • Sharon Armstrong – our technique queen (you just might get a little messy)
    • Connie Stewart – the queen of boxes and diagrams (you will be blown away!)

    Together, we’ve hosted over 20 virtual retreats with thousands of stampers from around the world!

    What Others Are Saying…

    “The Creativate Team ought to pat yourselves on the back knowing that YOU ARE THE BEST. There have been two attempts at ‘copy-cat’ and zero successes. Yeah I had to check them out but only once. No comparison in any way!”

    “This was my first retreat—and certainly won’t be my last!! Loved all of the videos and projects and ideas, oh my!!!”

    “I love that the format is that we can watch everything, and make everything at our leisure and on our own time schedule. I am never available on retreat day, but love “participating” throughout the following month! You guys are amazing and so creative, I have learned so much from these retreats.”

    “Absolutely awesome and amazing, learned so much. Love you all on the Creativate Team and thank you for sharing all your hard work, creativity and fun. Can’t wait for the next one.”

    “An amazing Retreat!! Thank you, Creativate Team, for sharing your many ideas and inspiration with everyone. Loved them all!! Already looking forward to the Fall Retreat….if I could sign up now I would!”

    “Absolutely awesome and amazing, learned so much. Love you all on the Creativate Team for sharing all your hard work, creativity and fun. Van’t wait for the next one.”

    “I just started stamping last month, so this was my first retreat and definitely not my last!! I loved every minute. I was able to recreate a card just using what I had on hand. So much fun! A huge thanks to all of you for your hard work, your inspiration and your perseverance! Y’all are the best!!”

    “I just have to say thank you for the wonderful retreat Saturday! Not only did I learn a few tricks but you could just feel the excitement you all generated! Loved it and can’t wait for the next one!”

    “This was my first retreat—and certainly won’t be my last!! Loved all of the videos and projects and ideas, oh my!!!”

    Past Retreat Collections Still Available

    Missed a Retreat? You Can Still Get the Tutorials!
    Each past retreat includes 48 step-by-step project tutorials and exclusive videos. Use any products you have — the inspiration never expires!

    These are the most recent retreats – CLICK HERE to see/purchase all past retreats.

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