{"id":2944,"date":"2026-09-01T13:36:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T20:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepapermotif.com\/?p=2944"},"modified":"2026-09-01T19:41:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T02:41:03","slug":"festive-tuesday-holiday-joy-begins-advent-calendar-drawings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepapermotif.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/01\/festive-tuesday-holiday-joy-begins-advent-calendar-drawings\/","title":{"rendered":"Festive Tuesday \u2013 Holiday Joy Begins + Advent Calendar Drawings"},"content":{"rendered":"

The holiday season starts here \u2014 with cozy inspiration and community fun!\u00a0 <\/span><\/h3>\n

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\ud83c\udf84 Welcome to my Christmas Mini Series! \ud83c\udf84\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

I want to invite you along as I start creating my Christmas Cards, tags, bags, gift card holders, stocking stuffers, scrapbook layouts and more. I am starting my holiday projects now because when the holiday season arrives my life gets too busy. So I want to share this creative journey as I create now \u2014 less stress, more joy \u2014 with cozy handmade inspiration.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now\u00a0 each time I share my holiday project I will also share my 2026 Advent Calendar Book.<\/p>\n

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Why I Created This Advent Calendar Book<\/strong><\/h4>\n

I created this advent calendar book as a fun, meaningful way to welcome new viewers into my
\ncreative community and encourage my followers to join my email list. I wanted something that
\nfelt personal and interactive-something that would make subscribing feel exciting rather than
\ntransactional.
\nThis handmade book-style calendar does exactly that. Each of the 24 boxes holds a surprise for
\none email subscriber, and throughout September I\u2019ll be drawing names during my videos and
\nlives. It\u2019s a joyful way to celebrate creativity together and give my subscribers something special
\nto look forward to.
\nAnd because I\u2019m an educator at heart, I\u2019ll also be sharing a full tutorial in the next day or two so
\nyou can make your own version using new product or stash-friendly supplies. The project is simple, meaningful, and a perfect companion to the holiday crafting season.<\/p>\n

Also shared in the video is what is happening today.<\/p>\n

Today is a Big Date: September 1<\/b><\/h2>\n

Today is special for two reasons:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. The September\u2013December 2026 Stampin\u2019 Up! catalog goes live.<\/b><\/li>\n
  2. New Online Exclusives are available starting today.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Sharing the advent calendar book <\/span>today is <\/span>\u00a0appropriate because it pairs beautifully with the excitement of new seasonal products. If you\u2019re browsing the new catalog or checking out Online Exclusives, this project is a perfect companion to your holiday crafting plans.<\/span><\/p>\n

    If you want a quick look at what\u2019s new, you can visit my store anytime. You can find both the new catalogue and online exclusives at the bottom of my homepage on this website.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Watch the Video<\/b><\/h2>\n

    This blog post gives you the <\/span>why<\/span><\/i>\u2014but the video gives you the <\/span>experience<\/span><\/i>. Inside the video, you\u2019ll see:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • An opening of the handmade advent calendar book<\/span><\/li>\n
    • The first two prize draws<\/span><\/li>\n
    • A peek at the stitched-in-season DSP<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Details about upcoming draws and subscriber surprises<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      The video is the hands-on portion of today\u2019s post, so grab a cozy drink and enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n