✂️ Big News! Virtual Craft Classes + Retreat Announced 🎉


Not much new in the studio renovation (we’re still plugging along!) — but I do have some exciting updates you’ll love:

✂️ Stampin’ Up! Big News!

💻 Virtual Craft Classes → Stampin’ Up! heard you!

  • Open to all demonstrators AND customers.
  • Purchase a class kit → access a private FB group.
  • 👉 First class coming soon — stay tuned!

🗓 Virtual Card RetreatJanuary 22–23, 2026!

  • Like the album retreat, but all about cards.
  • 👉 Mark your calendar — more details on kit + pricing soon.

Current Releases + Exclusives

  • 🛒 Online Exclusives → fresh products now live
  • ✂️ 2 Brand-New Kits → perfect for quick crafting are here
  • 📖 Sept–Dec Mini Catalog → seasonal must-haves are here

👉 Shop anytime at jenifer.stampinup.net

🎨 In Case You Missed It

📅 Mark Your Calendar

🗓 World Card Making Day — October 4, 2025

  • FREE event hosted by Stampin’ Up! (2–3 p.m. MT)
  • Coordinating Kit: Handmade & Heartfelt Kit (#166213)
  • 👉 Kit orders open Sept 3 → Grab yours here

🎨 Weekly Fun with Me

  • Make It Monday → back next week with November’s layout!
  • Color Play Friday → new 3-color combos drop every Friday!
  • 👉 Share your projects on FB/IG and tag me @thejeniferbenner 💖

🪄 This Week in Chalk Couture

  • 🎨 Color of the Month: Vanity → expected to SELL OUT fast!
  • ❄️ Holiday Collection launches TODAY (Sept 9 @ 9 AM MT).
  • ✨ Perk Members: Save 30% on every order.
  • 🌟 Designers: Save 40% + bonus benefits.
  • 👉 Shop now → chalkcouture.com/deafcraftyjen

💖 Final Note

Through all the chaos, I’m so grateful for your patience + support. Thanks for sticking with me on this creative journey!

The Jenifer Benner

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