Create & Connect: The Gentleman's Edit (Aug 2026)

Registering for our Create & Connect virtual event grants you access to six live classes during the event dates. These classes use brand-new Pinkfresh Studio products that have never been seen or sold before! Throughout the event, you will create beautiful cards while exploring new card-making techniques and gain valuable tips and tricks for using your event products. 

Each class lasts about 2 hours, and you create 2 cards with each instructor. We provide a printed booklet for each class, containing instructions, in case you wish to complete the class projects at your own pace.

Each instructor provides 2 bonus make-and-take projects, complete with instructions and short pre-recorded videos that you will create on your own. These will give you more ideas for stretching your supplies to get continued use of all the beautiful products in your event kit! 

Let’s take a look at the classes! *Please see the event schedule for exact dates and times of each class.

Key to My Heart with Kathleen Schmelz

Celebrate meaningful connections with our Key to My Heart class. Inspired by vintage keys, treasured keepsakes, and heartfelt messages, this class brings refined charm to cards made for the men you love and appreciate. Kathleen will guide you through creating polished, personal designs using the coordinating stamp, die, and stencil set. The result will be cards that feel thoughtful, timeless, and full of handcrafted meaning.

• (1) Key to My Heart Stamp Set $16.00 (Event Exclusive)
• (1) Key to My Heart Coordinating Die set $15.00 (Event Exclusive)
• (1) Key to My Heart Coordinating Stencil Set $13.00 (Event Exclusive)

Daily Details with Jeff Lindberg

Highlight the everyday essentials that define personal style in our Daily Details class. Featuring classic accessories like a watch, camera, pen, wallet, sneakers, headphones, and more, this class is perfect for creating cards that feel modern, stylish, and personal. Jeff will guide you through layering techniques and thoughtful design choices using the coordinating stamp, die, and stencil set. The finished projects will celebrate the little details that make someone truly one of a kind.

• (1) Daily Details Stamp Set $16.00 (Event Exclusive)
• (1) Daily Details Coordinating Die set $17.00 (Event Exclusive)
• (1) Daily Details Coordinating Stencil Set $23.50 (Event Exclusive)

Modern Expressions & Tropical Labels with Anett Gelencsér

Create bold, clean, and versatile cards in our Modern Expressions class. This class pairs graphic sentiments with contemporary label shapes and tropical accents for designs that feel fresh, polished, and easy to personalize. Anett will guide you through combining stamped sentiments, layered die cuts, and stenciled details to create cards for birthdays, encouragement, congratulations, and everyday celebrations. The result will be a set of refined cards with a modern, masculine edge.

• (1) Modern Expressions Stamp Set $16.00 (Event Exclusive)
• (1) Tropical Labels Die set $27.00 (Event Exclusive)
• (1) Tropical Labels Stencil Set $13.00 (Event Exclusive)

Courtyard Layers with Carissa Wiley

Step into sophisticated architectural cardmaking with our Courtyard Layers class. Inspired by sunlit courtyards, arched doorways, layered stairways, and lush potted greenery, this class blends structure and softness for cards with timeless character. Carissa will guide you through building dimensional scenes using the coordinating dies and stencils. The finished projects will feel refined, distinctive, and full of handmade charm.

• (1) Courtyard Layers Die set $26.00 (Event Exclusive)
• (1) Courtyard Layers Stencil Set $13.00 (Event Exclusive)
• (1) Courtyard Plants Die set $12.00 (Event Exclusive)
• (1) Courtyard Plants Stencil Set $16.00 (Event Exclusive)

Coastal Sails with Dawn Woleslagle

Bring calm, movement, and open-air inspiration to your cardmaking in our Coastal Sails class. Featuring sailboats, ocean waves, coastal sentiments, and breezy layered details, this class is perfect for creating cards that feel peaceful, uplifting, and quietly refined. Dawn will guide you through using the coordinating stamp, die, and stencil set to create dimensional nautical scenes. The result will be cards that capture the ease of coastal living with a polished, handmade finish.

• (1) Coastal Sails Stamp Set $16.00 (Event Exclusive)
• (1) Coastal Sails Coordinating Die set $23.00 (Event Exclusive)
• (1) Coastal Sails Coordinating Stencil Set $21.00 (Event Exclusive)

Plus, some really fantastic, high-quality event swag that is useful—we think you will love it! $5.50

*We estimate that the kits will ship out starting July 31.

You will receive a shipping confirmation email once your order has shipped. 

Below is the list of general supplies you will need to complete the classes.

Create & Connect classes will take place in the USA Central Time Zone between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM on August 22 & 23, using private YouTube links accessible only to registered attendees. We will send an invite to join our event Facebook group around the last week of July.

***YOU MUST ANSWER THE ASKED QUESTIONS TO JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP. We will only approve your request to join if ALL QUESTIONS ARE ANSWERED. Please note we only support access to the group for the first 6 months. We will not admit you after that timeframe.

We highly recommend joining our private Facebook group, where you can share your projects with us and connect with all the instructors and fellow students. We also post all event-related announcements and updates in our private Facebook group. We hope this event fosters lasting connections and friendships among papercrafters from around the world. We cannot wait to create and connect with you!