Designs and inspiration from Michele Reynolds, Independent Stampin' Up!™ Demonstrator in central Maryland.
Please contact me at michelerey@aol.com for information about receiving your own personal copy of the May – August 2026 Catalog and about events I offer in my Stampin’ Studio in my home.
Celebrate World Card Making Day with other crafters during the Virtual Card Retreat! During this two-day virtual event, you’ll craft along with Stampin’ Up!™ staff as they go through the step-by-step process of creating 15 fabulous cards using the 2026 October Card Retreat Kit. Craft with others who love cardmaking, learn new techniques, and connect on a personal level with fellow crafters and Stampin’ Up!™ staff. Stampin’ Up!™ will also have some fun giveaways during the live event!
There is no registration for this event! By purchasing the 2026 October Card Retreat Kit, you’ll get access to the exclusive Facebook group where the live event will stream on October 1 – 2 starting at 2 pm (Mountain Time) each day. This event will be presented in English only. After the event, you can access the recorded event videos on the exclusive Facebook group. Videos with English, French, German, and Dutch captioning will be available through the Facebook group within two weeks after the live stream. You’ll receive a card in your kit box that has a link to the exclusive Facebook group where the live event will stream. Follow the instructions on the card to access the Facebook group so the Facebook group administrator can admit you. Please allow adequate time (at least 2 to 3 business days) for the group administrator to admit you, at least 48 hours. If you haven’t been admitted, you won’t be able to view the group.
To craft along with the presenters and make 15 cards, you’ll need to purchase the 2026 October Card Retreat Kit. Everyone who purchases a kit will receive a link to the exclusive Facebook group where the live event will stream. Stampin’ Up!™ only has a limited number of kits, so make sure to order yours ASAP! The kit includes 2 stamp sets, a die set, designer series paper, two-tone cardstock, white cardstock, gold foil, envelopes, printed precut images, and embellishments. The kit is available in English, French, and German. The kit is item 170632 and costs $165.00. You do earn Stampin’ Rewards with the purchase of this kit and you can use Stampin’ Rewards you’ve earned previously to purchase it!
Please note that the 2026 October Card Retreat Kit is NOT eligible for expedited shipping and if it is included with other Stampin’ Up!™ products, no part of the order is eligible for expedited shipping. So, if you want to participate during the event, please be sure to order your Kit as early as possible!
You can place an online order for the 2026 October Card Retreat Kit by simply clicking on the image below. This will take you directly to my online store!. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
For the best experience during the event, you’ll also want to have the following supplies on hand. If you need to order any of these supplies, you can do so by clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
You’ll also want to have clear blocks, an eraser, a pencil, a ruler, and stamp cleaning supplies handy.
For a sneak peek at the cards you’ll get to make, please click here. Or, check out this video from Stampin’ Up!™ to hear more about the event and get a closer look at some of the projects:
Two weeks before the event, Stampin’ Up!™ will post a Preparation Video on Facebook showing how to cut your paper so you can have everything ready to go before the event. This video will be in English with captions available in English, German, French, and Dutch. They will also post step-by-step directions for each card.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Happy Stamping!
Stampin’ Up!™ is now offering virtual classes that anyone can order and join! This class will be held live on September 17 at 2 pm (Mountain Time). After the Class, you can still watch the video on demand with captions in English, French, German, and Dutch. You’ll be decorating a 24-box advent calendar.
The cost of the class (access to the Facebook page) is $30.00. It is item 171481. You do earn Stampin’ Rewards on the purchase of a Craft Class By Stampin’ Up!™ and can use Stampin’ Rewards to purchase a Craft Class By Stampin’ Up!™ as well.
It is recommended that you purchase the Advent Treat Boxes from the September – December 2026 Catalog in advance so that you have all the products you’ll need to craft along during the class. The Advent Treat Boxes are item 168534 and cost $15.00.
After you purchase the Craft Class, you’ll receive an email with a link to an exclusive Facebook page. To view this page, you’ll need to enter the name and email address you used when you purchased the class. You’ll also need to enter your Craft Class order number. With this information, the page administrator can admit you to join the page. Please allow adequate time for the page administrator to admit you (at least 24 hours). If you aren’t admitted to the page, you won’t be able to view the class. Once you’re on the Facebook page, you can download the instructions for the projects you’ll make during the class. It is recommended that you review the instructions before you view the class so you can have everything prepped and ready to go.
You can place an online order for the Advent-ures In Christmas Craft Class by simply clicking on the image below. This will take you directly to my online store!. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
You can place an online order for the Advent Treat Boxes by simply clicking on the image below. This will take you directly to my online store!. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
For the best experience during the Craft Class, you’ll also want to have the following supplies on hand in addition to the Advent Treat Boxes. If you need to order any of these products, simply click on the image below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
Here are some new products in the Stampin’ Hot Foil Line. Read through the Radiance Awaits Stampin’ Hot Foil Brochure (download it here) for information on what is and isn’t included in the system and simple user instructions. Of course, no project would be complete without a stamped image or two and this brochure highlights coordinating hot foil dies and stamp set bundles designed specifically to enhance the foil artwork in this product line. We even have a bundle that includes a set of decorative masks so you can add color alongside your shimmering foil for even more dimension. Plus, there is a Reverse Hot Foil Die which lets you easily use negative images left on foil scraps so you don’t waste any and some new colors of foil!
Here’s a video from Stampin’ Up!™ on how to use the new Reverse Hot Foil Die.
And, here’s a video from Stampin’ Up!™ about the Smooth Foiling 5″ x 7″ Specialty Paper.
Items could sell out quickly, so be sure to order starting Tuesday, September 1 at midnight (Mountain Time)!
Be sure to check out the brochure to see all the products available and order yours starting September 1 at midnight (MT). If you have Stampin’ Rewards, redeem them with your purchase and save! Purchasing the system qualifies you to buy the Product of the Month. If you haven’t purchased the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine yet, buy the Stampin’ Hot Foil System and use Stampin’ Rewards toward the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. Remember, you’ll need a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine to complete the hot foiling process.
Of course, the stamp sets that coordinate with some of the Hot Foil Dies can always be purchased and used separately if you want!
You can place an online order for the Hot Foil System and new products by simply clicking on the image below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
Make this festive season magical with the 12 Days of Creativity Advent Calendar. Every day of this calendar contains items that you can craft with all year long, including never-before-seen dies, paper, embellishments, and more. These products are exclusive to the calendar and can’t be purchased separately. These calendars make great gifts too!
The 12 Days Of Creativity Advent Calendar is available starting September 1 while supplies last! It is item 168589 and costs $99. It includes exclusive dies, paper, coloring tools, cards and envelopes, embellishments, and more – plus, a bonus stamp set! It is only available while supplies last though, so don’t wait to order! Purchasing the advent calendar qualifies you to buy the Product of the Month.
You can place an online order for the 12 Days Of Creativity Advent Calendar by simply clicking on the image below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I used the Layered Thoughts Set from the big catalog and the Swirled Designs Set from the Online Exclusives plus a sneak peek bundle from the upcoming March Online Exclusives to make this quick and easy birthday card for my cousin.
Uses Layered Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set, Swirled Designs Photopolymer Stamp Set, and Service Essentials Photopolymer Stamp Set plus 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder, Clear Block C, Clear Block D, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Cloud Cover Cardstock, Cloud Cover Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill, Secret Sea Cardstock, Secret Sea Classic Stampin’ Pad, Uninked Stampin’ Spots, and Service Essentials Dies.
Since Cloud Cover is not available as a regular ink pad, you can easily make your own using an Uninked Stampin’ Spot and some Cloud Cover Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill.
The Service Essentials Bundle, Service Essentials Photopolymer Stamp Set, and Service Essentials Dies will be available for purchase starting March 3 as part of the March Online Exclusives.
In the meantime, you can place an online order for the other products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I’ll be sending this pretty card to one of my Team Members for her birthday soon. It uses the Swirled Designs Bundle and is a fun fold card. Don’t forget that all 2024-2026 In Colors will be retiring soon and are only available while supplies last! This includes products that use the Pretty In Pink, Peach Pie, Shy Shamrock, Summer Splash, and Petunia Pop colors.
Uses Swirled Designs Photopolymer Stamp Set and Words Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Stylish Shapes Dies, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Adhesive Sheets, Basic White Cardstock, Pretty In Pink Cardstock, Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad, Fresh Freesia Cardstock, Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin’ Pad, Bubble Bath Cardstock, Bubble Bath 1/8″ Faux Linen Ribbon, Pleasant Patterns 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, Words Of Beauty Dies, Swirled Designs Dies, Lovely Doilies, and scissors.
You can place an online order for the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
We made this pretty friendship card using the Sunshine & Tulips Bundle during my Love Is In The Air Stamp Camp back in January. I’m also sending it to a customer along with a copy of the Mini Catalog.
Uses Sunshine & Tulips Photopolymer Stamp Set plus 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Adhesive Sheets, Basic White Cardstock, Peach Pie Cardstock, Peach Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad, Timid Tiger Cardstock, Timid Tiger Classic Stampin’ Pad, Timid Tiger Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Old Olive Cardstock, Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad, Old Olive 3/8″ Specialty Rickrack, Sunshine & Tulips Dies, and scissors.
Don’t forget that the 2024-2026 In Color products (Pretty In Pink, Peach Pie, Shy Shamrock, Summer Splash, and Petunia Pop) will be retiring soon.
You can place an online order for the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
One of the perks of being a Demonstrator is being able to order new products early! My guys all LOVE soccer, so as soon as I saw the Match Day Bundle and coordinating accessories coming as part of the March Online Exclusives, I knew I had to order them! I used them to make this fun card which I sent to our younger son for his birthday today.
Uses Match Day Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Clear Block D, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Tuxedo Black Memento Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Granny Apple Green Cardstock, Garden Green Cardstock, Shaded Spruce Cardstock, Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin’ Pad, Garden Green 1/8″ Chevron Ribbon, A Wonderful Match 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, Match Day Dies, Wonderful Stars Puffy Stickers, and scissors.
The Match Day Bundle, Match Day Photopolymer Stamp Set, Match Day Dies, A Wonderful Match 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, and Wonderful Stars Puffy Stickers will be available for purchase as Online Exclusives starting March 3, 2026.
In the meantime, you can place an online order for the other products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
This is another one of the cards we made during my Love Is In The Air Stamp Camp back in January. It uses the adorable Woolly Friends Bundle. I’m also sending it out to a new customer along with a copy of the Mini Catalog.
Uses Woolly Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots, Basic White Cardstock, Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad, Shy Shamrock Cardstock, Shy Shamrock Classic Stampin’ Pad, Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin’ Pad, Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad, Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad, Balmy Blue 1/4″ Gingham Ribbon, Easter Assortment, Easter Joy 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, Woolly Friends Builder Punch, Everyday Arches Dies, and scissors.
Don’t forget that all products using the 2024-2026 In Colors (Pretty In Pink, Peach Pie, Shy Shamrock, Summer Splash, and Petunia Pop) will be retiring soon.
You can place an online order for the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
This is one of the cards we made during my Love Is In The Air Stamp Camp at the end of January. It’s a super simple card using the Sunshine Vibes Set. I also made a couple more of this card with a different sentiment from the set to send out with some new Mini Catalogs.
Uses Sunshine Vibes Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Shades Of Green Hexagons, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner and/or Simply Shammy, Blending Brushes, Basic White Cardstock, Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin’ Pad, Granny Apple Green Cardstock, Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin’ Pad, Shaded Spruce Cardstock, Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin’ Pad, and Stampin’ Scrub.
You can place an online order for the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
This is another one of the cards we made during my Love Is In The Air Stamp Camp at the end of January. It uses the Extraordinary Flora Bundle with some watercolor pencils and some of the December Product Of The Month True Blue Florals Designer Paper. It would make a lovely wedding, bridal shower, or anniversary card.
Uses Extraordinary Flora Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Damask Designs Embossing Folder, Extraordinary Flora Die, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Heat Tool (optional), Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block F, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Jet Black StazOn Pad, Watercolor Pencils Assortment 1, Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2, Basic White Cardstock, Secret Sea Classic Stampin’ Pad, Balmy Blue Cardstock, Secret Sea 3/8″ Bordered Open Weave Ribbon, Words Of Beauty Dies, Water Painters, True Blue Florals 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, water, and scissors.
The True Blue Florals 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper is the December Product Of The Month and may still be available for just $5 with a qualifying purchase.
You can place an online order for the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
You can place an online order for most of the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
Our older son loves going to amusement parks, especially for the roller coasters, so I had to use the Boardwalk Fun Bundle to make his birthday card for this year.
Uses Boardwalk Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Shades Of Green Hexagons, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Clear Block F, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Adhesive Sheets, Secret Sea Cardstock, Secret Sea Classic Stampin’ Pad, Pool Party Cardstock, Granny Apple Green Cardstock, Real Red Cardstock, Beach Boardwalk 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, Boardwalk Fun Dies, and scissors.
You can place an online order for the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I’m sending this quick and easy Valentine’s card made with the Endless Love Bundle to my nephew and his family.
Uses Endless Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Adhesive Sheets, Real Red & White Baker’s Twine, Basic White Cardstock, Flirty Flamingo Cardstock, Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin’ Pad, Real Red Cardstock, Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad, Made With Love 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, Endless Love Dies, and scissors.
You can place an online order for the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.