Brian’s Week in Review: February 8, 2026

Welcome to my Week in Review! Each Sunday, I like to share a quick recap for those who don’t follow along every day—and a little extra behind-the-scenes for those who do. You don’t want to miss these extras! ♥

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My Stamping Friends

I’ve been booked all week – it seems I’ve been very good at staying busy this past year. I have loads of stamping friends because of this craft, and I was excited to spend time with two of them this past week…

Libby

Libby and I were introduced by an out-of-town friend five or six years ago. She lives nearby, and we’ve chatted online for years, but we finally met in person for a fun lunch this past week. Libby is a long-time stamper, so we had lots to chat about. We met for lunch at Tum Pok Pok, a favorite Thai restaurant.

Mitch

Jeremiah and I are close friends with Mitch and Megan – I’ve shared pictures with them in my past Week-in-Review posts. Last week, Mitch wanted to learn more about Stampin’ Up! – perfect timing given this month’s join promotion. It’s rare that I host a one-on-one card class, but we made a card together in the Fungeon when he popped over after work.

I made heavy suggestions during the process, but Mitch made everything on his card. Here’s Mitch with the card he made using the Big Little Things stamp set:

Here’s a closer look at his card:

Back to My Week in Review

So, that’s what I’ve been up to this past week. Let’s get back to a look at the projects I shared with you this week …

Monday

I kicked off the week feeling inspired after such a fun and creative weekend. I shared the first of three alternative projects from January’s Special Delivery Paper Pumpkin Kit. Here’s the card I shared on Monday:

The front of the card is cute, but it’s the Petal Pop-Ups Die inside that made this card so special. To learn more about Paper Pumpkin or to see more about this project, CLICK HERE.

Tuesday

On Tuesday, Stampin’ Up! launched three new promotions and two new product offerings, so Tuesday’s post was dedicated to sharing everything you need to know about each. The post covers:

1. New Join Promotion
2. New Product of the Month
3. New Last Chance Sale
4. Two New Kits
5. Bonus Days Redemption

If you’d like to learn about any of these topics, CLICK HERE.

The New Product of the Month is INCREDIBLE. Here’s a look at the new pack of papers you can pick up for $5 with a $75 order this month:

To learn more and see inspiration projects with this pack of papers, CLICK HERE.

Wednesday

Midweek creativity calls for simple layers, thoughtful color choices, and projects that feel just as good to make as they do to give. This blue beauty checks all the boxes – easy to recreate, versatile in purpose, and full of small details that make a big impact.

Here’s the Paper Pumpkin alternative project I shared on Wednesday:

Blueberry Bushel gave me everything I needed on this card. To learn more, CLICK HERE.

Thursday

This week has been all about creative possibilities – mixing Paper Pumpkin favorites with new catalog goodies and exploring how far a kit can stretch. From simple swaps to fresh bundles, it’s been fun showing how a few changes can completely transform a design. Here’s a super-sweet Easter card I made with January’s kit and the Easter Basket Dies:

To learn more about this fun project and the products I used to make it, CLICK HERE.

Week-in-Review Bonus: My friend Vicki commented on this post to suggest the “Easter basket” could be used all year long. She pointed out you could also easily trim the handles off the basket for a new design to hold fruit or flowers. Love it!

Friday

A shiny troop of mushrooms and its lone ladybug friend is a perfect reminder that cardmaking doesn’t have to be complicated to be special. Here’s a sweet notecard I shared with you on Friday:

Week-in-Review Bonus: I love the mix of bright and soft colors on this card. If you love the mix of Daffodil Delight, Balmy Blue and Poppy Parade as much as I do, I hope you’ll save this for future reference:

Saturday

I ended the week with a sweet Valentine’s Tag in a trio of pinks and red that pulled together a bunch of circles and a fun die that should be at the top of your wish list (if you don’t already have it). Here’s the tag I shared with you yesterday:

To learn more about this tag and the products I used to make it, CLICK HERE.

Looking Ahead

I have some great projects lined up to share with you next week. I hope you’ll come back every day. ♥

In March, Stampin’ Up! is launching a new Online Exclusives offering with SO MANY great, new products! I’ll be hosting product shares with these new goodies – I hope you’ll check back later this month to sign up and enjoy a bit of these new goodies.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Brian

It’s Time To Redeem Your Bonus Days Coupons

If you earned Bonus Day coupons between January 3 and February 2, you can start redeeming your coupons now! Don’t let those coupons burn a hole in your pocket – apply them toward a new order today.

If you spent $50 on an order between January 3 and February 2, then you received an email with your coupon codes. Enter those codes at checkout to apply them against your next order. Yay!

February’s Product of the Month

When you spend $75 in February, you can select the new Painted Illusions Designer Series Paper for just $5. What a gorgeous collection of papers in beautiful colors! Here’s a look at the colors and designs in this brilliant pack of papers:

February’s Join Promotion

When you join my Stampin’ Up! team in February, you will receive the new Stampin’ Positioner for free! What a great deal!

For more information about this promotion and the benefits of joining my team, CLICK HERE. If you have thought about joining and want to be a part of an amazing online community of stampers, please email me today. I’d love to answer your questions or set up a time to chat with you. If you are ready to join my incredible team, CLICK HERE.