Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Virtual Album Retreat
What’s better than spending three days scrapbooking? How about spending three days scrapbooking while building community, networking, learning from the best in the business, and creating an entire year of layouts? If that sounds right up your alley, then you’re going to love the Stampin’ Up! Virtual Album Retreat.
What is the Stampin’ Up! Virtual Album Retreat?
The Stampin’ Up! Virtual Album Retreat is a three-day live scrapbooking event that takes place entirely online. Join us virtually on April 29, 30 and May 1, 2026, beginning at 2 pm MT each day (for up to 7 hours) as we broadcast live from our Riverton, Utah office.
Learn tips and techniques from experts, including Stampin’ Up! CEO, Sara Douglass. Get scrapbooking inspiration, ask questions, and connect with others—all from the comfort of your own home. Your access to the event is included with your purchase of the Happiness is Here Virtual Album Retreat Kit.
What is Included in the Month by Month Album Retreat Kit?
The Happiness is Here Album Retreat Kit comes with enough supplies to make 10 two-page layouts! That means you can create an entire year beautiful album in just a few short days. Plus, when you buy the Happiness is Here Album Retreat 2026 Kit, you get access to the live stream event (at no extra cost) on April 29, 30 and May 1, 2026 and membership in a private Facebook group where you can connect with fellow crafters, ask questions, share your progress, and find inspiration.
Each kit comes with exclusive stamp sets, pre-cut pieces for easy assembly, two-tone cardstock sheets, embellishments, Memory ProtectorsTM, Flip FlapsTM, and photo placeholders. It also includes downloadable, easy-to-follow instructions on how to create each page, in addition to the live event and access to event recordings, so you can join us in real-time or go back and follow along when you have time.
You can learn more about what’s included in the kit and the additional supplies you’ll need on the Virtual Album Retreat page.
Who Should Join the Virtual Album Retreat?
Not sure if a virtual scrapbooking event is for you? There’s something for scrapbookers of all skill levels at the Stampin’ Up! Virtual Retreat. Never put together a layout in your life? Come join us! We will guide you step-by-step as you create each page.
Have a scrapbook collection that makes the Smithsonian seem small? Come join us! You’ll have the opportunity to connect with fellow scrapbookers from all over the world and share in the art and joy of scrapbooking.
What Can I Expect from the Virtual Album Retreat?
No need to buy a plane ticket or fill a suitcase with all your favorite scrapbooking tools and supplies. At the Stampin’ Up! Virtual Album Retreat, we bring all the action right to you. The event takes place from April 29, 30, and May 1, 2026, beginning at, from 2:00 p.m. MT each day (and going up to 7 hours). That’s three days full of scrapbooking, learning, and socializing.
Each day will be broadcast LIVE in a Facebook group. Don’t worry if you can’t attend the whole event, the video replays will be available immediately following the broadcast, so you can catch up on anything you missed or re-watch parts you need to see again. However, we encourage you to attend live because that’s where the magic happens.
If you’re wondering about printing your photos before the event, we will be providing written instructions on the Virtual Album Retreat 2026 Facebook page approximately 10-14 days before the event (and you will receive instructions in your kit on how to join that page). At the beginning of the instructions for each layout you will see a list of the photos you need. If you don’t have photos ready or aren’t sure which ones you want to use yet, the photo placeholders provided in your kit can be used in your layout until you do get them printed.
Not only is attending the Stampin’ Up! Virtual Album Retreat in real time more fun, but it gives you the chance to feel the energy, ask questions, interact, and connect with fellow scrapbookers. We’ll offer short breaks and opportunities to pause, but you’ll be having so much fun that you may not want to take them.
Order Your Happiness is Here Album Retreat Kit Today!
If you’re interested in creating a year’s worth of scrapbook layouts in three days, join us for the 2026 Stampin’ Up! Virtual Album Retreat. When you purchase the Happiness is Here Album Retreat 2026 Kit, you’ll get access to the event that takes place on April 29-May 1 starting at 2 pm MT. That’s three days of live step-by-step instruction, scrapbooking, and connecting with others from around the world. Supplies are limited, so get your kit today and join the fun.