We are so excited…all of the details for the BellaCon 2026 Crafty Event are falling into place.
We wanted to share some details ahead of registration so that you have all the info and can register with ease. Today’s post shares all of the instructors who will be part of this exciting event.
BellaCon 2026 is a four-day virtual crafting event taking place March 25–28, 2026, with several of the instructors teaching together from one location…we are so excited!
What makes the BellaCon Crafty Event unique is that each registered attendee will have access to all the workshops not just a selection of them. BellaCon 2026 will feature 24+ Classes, Quick Projects, Tips & Tricks, Crafty Challenges, and a Q&A time with the instructors. There are many amazing people and companies supporting this event with their time, talents, and awesome products…we are beyond grateful!
Our confirmed instructors are:
Eileen is a maker, teacher, influencer, and creative community builder with a passion for helping others discover the joy of making. She licenses her art with leading craft manufacturers, including an 18-year partnership with Sizzix that resulted in hundreds of innovative die designs. Through livestreams, workshops, retreats, and events across the U.S. and Canada, Eileen continues to inspire creatives wherever she goes. She is the author of six books and has been featured in Where Women Create, Creative Scrapbooker, and many other publications.
Julianna is an award-winning innovator, product developer, bestselling Amazon author, and creative entrepreneur with over 25 years in the craft industry. She became a household name through thousands of appearances on shows such as Aleene’s Creative Living, The Carol Duvall Show, and HSN, inspiring millions to create. Known for her sincerity, compassion, and passion for teaching, Julianna has built a loyal creative community worldwide. She is lovingly known as “Jewels” to friends and family and shares life with her constant companion, her Frenchie, Brando.
Amanda is one of the founders of Pear Blossom Press, a company known for innovative products designed especially for papercrafters. A lifelong maker, Amanda works across many creative mediums, with a special passion for interactive cardmaking. She loves adapting tools and techniques from other fields to inspire fresh ideas in papercrafting. When she’s not teaching or creating videos, Amanda is busy developing new products for the creative community.
Chantal loves Jesus, her husband (Scott) of 39 years, her children, her grandchildren and, of course, Texas. She is an artist and author whose multimedia creations have been featured in magazines, but what she loves most about her art is that it brings people to Jesus. As a Bible study leader and writer, she weaves her love of art, the written word, and God’s word together to create beautiful reminders of His love for us. Joy Beyond the Page is her third Women’s Bible study publication.
Jane Monzures Clauss is a three-time EMMY Award-winning television host, media personality, and sustainable fashion designer. She appears regularly on CBS 2 Chicago and Made It Myself TV, and serves as media spokesperson for the International Housewares Association and a Brother International Brand Ambassador. With over 25 years on air, Jane is known for her high-energy storytelling, smart up-cycling ideas, and authentic creative voice. She is married to Kurt Clauss, and they reside in the western suburbs of Chicago.
Christie is passionate about teaching art and hand lettering, with a strong focus on faith. She also loves sharing digital art techniques, making it easy to create anywhere. She and her husband of 30+ years are empty nesters, living in East Texas with their three dachshunds.
Rebekah is an award-winning product designer, mixed media and collage artist, and the author of five books. With a passion for both fabric and paper, she often combines the two to create her signature style. A craft industry consultant, Rebekah loves sharing her knowledge through teaching and inspiring others to explore their creativity. She’s an all-around nice Midwestern girl at heart.
Kristi has been a creative since the age of 12 and spent 20 years working in the craft and hobby industry. She later began pursuing her true passion Fluid Art and has been exploring and teaching fluid art techniques since 2016. Kristi loves experimenting with new methods and sharing the ever-evolving possibilities of fluid art with fellow creatives.
Paulette Jarvey has been crafting since the age of seven, starting with selling handmade potholders door to door and dough art at mall shows. Her love of dough art led to writing a book that launched Hot Off The Press (HOTP), where she and her team collaborated with over 80 craft manufacturers to create books supporting their products. Her company also developed Paper Pizazz® items for scrapbooking before the term “scrapbooking” was even widely used.
Today, Paulette continues to run HOTP along with Paper Wishes, offering exclusive products alongside those from more than 50 manufacturers. She oversees the release of over 100 new items each year, and Paper Wishes produces six weekly video webisodes demonstrating how to use the latest products. A true pioneer and busy woman in the craft industry!
Julie is originally from England and has been professionally involved in the arts and crafts industry since 1988. She hosted a scrapbooking television show for 15 years and has appeared as a guest and guest host on numerous craft shows over the past 30+ years, including popular shopping channels.
As an all-around crafter and designer, Julie has authored over 150 “how-to” craft books covering a wide variety of techniques, from decorative painting to silk ribbon embroidery. In 1996, she co-founded a consulting and design company with fellow designer and author Jean Kievlan. Through their work with leading manufacturers, KMc Designs, Inc. quickly became recognized as one of the top consulting and design companies in the arts and crafts industry.
Although the company retired after 26 years, Julie continues to work in the creative industry. She remains an active member of the community and was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from NAMTA.
Jean has been designing in the creative industries since 1998. She has written over 200 “how-to” craft books and has had numerous projects published across a wide range of categories, including wood painting, home décor, fabric items, children’s and baby accessories, scrapbooking, jewelry, and quilting.
Jean has developed products for leading manufacturers, including the successful Babyville Boutique line of diaper sewing products for Prym Manufacturing, paper punches for McGill Inc., and wood parts for Lara’s Crafts/Woodworks. As Design Coordinator for Kitchen Brand Products, she designs fabric tortilla warmers sold in H-E-B grocery stores across Texas and other regions.
In her spare time, Jean enjoys gardening, quilting, acrylic and watercolor painting, and exploring new creative projects.
Erin is a fun and energetic craft video personality who creates both short- and long-form content across all major social media platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, and Facebook. She produces engaging videos for her own channels as well as partner company platforms. Erin has created numerous tutorials and digital downloads and has hosted creative retreats featuring projects ranging from kids’ crafts and papercrafts to home décor, DIY, card making, scrapbooking, and more.
Pam is a retired labor and delivery RN, educator, manager, and nursing consultant. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, and raised in the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas, she earned degrees in nursing, English, and education from Tarrant County College and The University of Texas at Arlington.
Pam is a wife, the mother of twin daughters, and the grandmother of two beautiful young women. She and her husband recently retired and moved back to Texas to be closer to family.
Her interests now include travel, sewing, crafting, photography, and flower arranging. At the age of 76, Pam completed her first book on crafting and started a Facebook group to share her love of rope baskets, which has grown to nearly 65,600 members. Pam believes life is a blessing meant to be lived fully and gives all credit to God for the good in her life.
EllyMae is a seasoned maker and creator with nearly 20 years of experience in the crafting industry, specializing in cutting machines, sublimation, and a wide range of creative tools. Since the release of Siser cutters in 2022, she has been at the forefront of teaching and troubleshooting, earning recognition as one of the industry’s top problem-solvers. She is the author of The Beginner’s Guide to Siser Juliet and Romeo Cutting Machines and provides expert education and support through Swift Creek Customs, helping crafters of all skill levels confidently master their machines and technology.
Sarah brings over a decade of experience to the crafting world, specializing in creating unique pieces using a wide range of techniques and materials. Her work includes custom vinyl projects, sublimation, handmade cards, and mixed media. A Silhouette Licensed Instructor and one of the top Silhouette troubleshooters globally, Sarah helps thousands of users each week. She was also among the first creators to test and use the Siser Juliet cutting machine, staying at the forefront of cutting-edge crafting technology.
Lisa is a designer and instructor in the creative industries whose work has been featured in magazines, manufacturer trade show booths, and websites. She has been creating and teaching workshops for over 20 years.
Lisa’s love of crafting began early and is rooted in fond memories of crafting alongside her mother for a yearly bazaar held in her home. Rubber stamping is Lisa’s first love, and she enjoys using it on as many unexpected surfaces as possible—especially those that aren’t paper.
Ann is a licensed artist, social media influencer, instructor, and consultant in the creative industries. Her designs appear in multi-authored books, magazines, booklets, and manufacturer trade show booths and websites. She has been teaching workshops and conducting seminars both locally and internationally for over 20 years and regularly appears as a guest artist on TV and web-based shows.
Ann is the creator of a patented line of rubber stamps and has licensed products with Rhinestone Genie, Earth Safe Finishes, Emerald Creek, Unity Stamp Company, StencilGirl, and ArtFoamies. She also offers her own branded paper line, die-cut sentiments, and rubber stamps, with projects featured on the Bella blog and the Ann Butler Designs website.
Event Schedule
Workshops begin on Wednesday, March 25 at 9:00am CST and continue through Saturday, March 28 at 5:00pm CST.
The event will conclude Saturday evening at 7:00pm CST with closing remarks, recognitions, and additional prize giveaways.
Please be aware that if an instructor becomes unavailable through no fault of their own (as we all know…Life Happens), a substitute instructor will teach the workshop or a substitute workshop will be added. This has never happened at one of our events, but it’s important to note…because Life Happens and we all do the best we can!
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I get a refund? Sorry, there are no refunds. If you’re unable to attend the event virtually during the scheduled times, everything will be available to rewatch when you’re able.
- Will I be able to get a class supply list or buy a kit? A class supply list will be available in the Facebook Group (which you’ll be invited to) at least one week prior to the event. Limited kits will be available from the instructors and will also be listed in the Facebook Group and on the workshop pages.
- Can I make partial payments? No…payment must be made in full at the time of registration.
- I don’t have a PayPal account. Will I still be able to register and pay for the event? Yes. You do not need a PayPal account…we accept both PayPal and Stripe.
There are a limited number of tickets available (125) that include SWAG…so be sure to sign up early
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