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 retiring Textured Notes Stamp Set and some of the December Product of the Month True Blue Florals 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper to make this pretty thank you card. I’m sending it to some customers as a thank you for purchases last month.
Uses Textured Notes Cling Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Clear Block B, Clear Block E, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Mulitpurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots, Sponge Daubers or Small Blending Brushes, Basic White Cardstock, Balmy Blue Cardstock, Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad, Night Of Navy Cardstock, Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad, Traditional Labels Dies, Balmy Blue 1/2″ Sheer Ribbon, True Blue Florals 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, Easter Assortment, Covered In Flowers Accents, and scissors.
The Textured Notes Cling Stamp Set, Traditional Labels Dies, and Balmy Blue 1/2″ Sheer Ribbon are retiring soon and are on sale while supplies last!
The True Blue Florals 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper is the December Product of the Month and can be purchase for just $5 when you place a qualifying order of at least $75. It is only available while supplies last.
The Easter Assortment and Covered In Flowers Accents will be available starting January 6, 2026 when the January – April 2026 Mini Catalog and the January Online Exclusives go live.
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 had to play with the adorable Gingerbread Man Bundle one more time before it retires. So, I made this fun Christmas card to send out.
Uses Gingerbread Man Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Clear Block B, Clear Block F, Clear Block H, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Real Red Cardstock, Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad, Pecan Pie Cardstock, Traditional Sparkling Sequins, Traditions Of Christmas 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, Gingerbread Man Dies, and scissors.
The Gingerbread Man Photopolymer Stamp Set, Gingerbread Man Dies, Gingerbread Man Bundle, Traditional Sparkling Sequins, and Traditions Of Christmas 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper are retiring soon and are on sale while supplies last!
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.
Here’s another quick and easy last minute Christmas card I made using the retiring Light & Wonder Bundle. I’m really sorry that this bundle is retiring, but I’m glad the pretty coordinating designer paper is sticking around.
Uses Light & Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Tuxedo Black Memento Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Basic Black Cardstock, Balmy Blue Cardstock, Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad, Frosted Iridescent Dots, Balmy Blue 1/2″ Sheer Ribbon, Lights Of Aurora 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, Light & Wonder Dies, and scissors.
The Light & Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set, Light & Wonder Dies, Light & Wonder Bundle, Frosted Iridescent Dots, and Balmy Blue 1/2″ Sheer Ribbon are retiring soon and are on sale while supplies last!
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 made some more last minute Christmas cards using the sneak peek Hope Love & Joy Bundle from the upcoming January – April 2026 Mini Catalog. They also use some retiring products and some other sneak peek products.
Uses Hope Love & Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set and Peace On Earth Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots, Basic White Cardstock, Crumb Cake Cardstock, Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad, Shimmer Star Foam Stickers, Basic White Thick Cardstock, White With Gold 3/8″ Ribbon, Hope Love & Joy Dies, and scissors.
The Peace On Earth Photopolymer Stamp Set, Peace On Earth Dies, Misty Moonlight & Silver Edged 1/2″ Ribbon, and Delightful Decorative Dots are retiring soon and are on sale while supplies last!
The Hope Love & Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set, Hope Love & Joy Dies, Hope Love & Joy Bundle, White With Gold 3/8″ Ribbon, and Pleasant Patterns 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper will be available for purchase starting January 6, 2026 when the January – April 2026 Mini Catalog goes live.
In the meantime, you can place an online order for the other products used on these cards 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 used some of the pretty True Blue Florals 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper that I was able to purchase for just $5 as the December Product of the Month on this birthday card for a childhood friend. I also used the Layered Thoughts Set and some retiring and sneak peek products!
Uses Layered Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block E, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Basic White Cardstock, Balmy Blue Cardstock, Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad, Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Night Of Navy Cardstock, Night Of Navy Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Balmy Blue 1/2″ Sheer Ribbon, True Blue Florals 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, Textured Notes Dies, Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes, Covered In Flowers Accents, and scissors.
The True Blue Florals 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper can be purchased for just $5 as the December Product of the Month when you place a qualifying order of at least $75. It is only available while supplies last!
The Balmy Blue 1/2″ Sheer Ribbon is retiring soon and is on sale while supplies last!
The Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes and Covered In Flowers Accents will be available starting January 6, 2026 when the January – April 2026 Mini Catalog and January Online Exclusives goes live.
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 combined the sneak peek Woolly Friends Bundle and some upcoming designer paper with some retiring products to make this fun Christmas card I’m sending out. I even made the lamb’s body soft and fluffy using the retiring White 3/8″ Fluffy Trim!
Uses Woolly Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set and Peace On Earth Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Adhesive Sheets, Jet Black StazOn Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin’ Pad, Pool Party Cardstock, Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad, Traditional Labels Dies, White 3/8″ Fluffy Trim, Woolly Friend Builder Punch, Beach Boardwalk 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, and scissors.
The Peace On Earth Photopolymer Stamp Set, Traditional Labels Dies, and White 3/8″ Fluffy Trim are retiring soon and are on sale while supplies last!
The Woolly Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set, Woolly Friends Builder Punch, Woolly Friends Bundle, and Beach Boardwalk 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper will be available for purchase starting January 6, 2026 when the January – April 2026 Mini Catalog goes live.
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 recently received my pre-order of goodies from the upcoming January – April 2026 Mini Catalog. The Hope Love & Joy Bundle is perfect for making Christmas cards! I combined it with some Valentine’s Day designer paper from the Mini Catalog, some retiring ribbon from the current Mini Catalog, and some other accessories to make these fun peppermint cards.
Uses Hope Love & Joy 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 H, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Real Red & White Baker’s Twine, Basic White Cardstock, Strawberry Slush Cardstock, Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin’ Pad, Real Red Cardstock, Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad, Real Red 1/2″ Shiny Ribbon, Made With Love 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, Hope Love & Joy Dies, Real Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints, and scissors.
Uses Hope Love & Joy 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 H, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Basic White Cardstock, Strawberry Slush Cardstock, Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin’ Pad, Real Red Cardstock, Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad, Real Red 1/2″ Shiny Ribbon, Made With Love 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, Hope Love & Joy Dies, Real Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints, and scissors.
The Real Red 1/2″ Shiny Ribbon is retiring soon and is on sale while supplies last!
The Hope Love & Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set, Hope Love & Joy Dies, Hope Love & Joy Bundle, and Made With Love 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper will be available starting January 6, 2026 when the January – April 2026 Mini Catalog goes live.
In the meantime, you can place an online order for the other products used on these cards 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.
Uses Jolly Delivery Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Pool Party Cardstock, Poppy Parade Cardstock, Poppy Parade Classic Stampin’ Pad, and North Pole Delivery 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper.
The Jolly Delivery Photopolymer Stamp Set, Jolly Delivery Dies, Jolly Delivery Bundle, North Pole 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, and White 3/8″ Fluffy Trim are retiring soon and are on sale while supplies last!
You can place an online order for the products used on these cards 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.
All active Paper Pumpkin subscribers can purchase past kits, refill kits, and add-on products for some of the past Paper Pumpkin Kits.
Refill kits will let you create more of the projects designed by Stampin’ Up!™ or play with making your own creations using the stamp set and ink from the original kit. Past kits will let you purchase a kit you may have missed or purchase an extra kit to give as a gift. Add-on products expand the kits by giving you additional crafting options.
You can see the past kits, refill kits, and add-on products that are available by clicking here.
Please be aware that the refill kits do NOT include the stamps or inks from the original kits. Please also be aware that past kits do NOT include a Clear Block.
You may order as many past kits, refill kits, and add-on products as you’d like, but they are only available while supplies last and only to active Paper Pumpkin subscribers!
Kit prices do NOT include shipping. Standard shipping prices apply (11% of merchandise total or $7.95 whichever is greater).
Not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber? Then sign up today! Once you are signed up, you will be eligible to purchase the past kits, refill kits, and add-on products! If you aren’t an active subscriber, you can update your subscription RIGHT NOW and still shop!
When you are ready to join Paper Pumpkin and start getting these great creativity kits in the mail, just click here. Then, read all about Paper Pumpkin and sign up by clicking on the “Pick A Plan” or “Subscribe Now” buttons on the page. Click the type of subscription you want and follow the prompts. If you follow the link above, it should automatically assign me as your Demonstrator. If it does ask you to choose a Demonstrator, please be sure to choose me – Michele Reynolds in Maryland. Make sure you spell my first name with only one “l”!
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Sadly, the mother of a childhood friend passed away recently. I made this pretty card using the Natural Botanicals Set to send to my friend to let her know I’m thinking of her.
Uses Natural Botanicals Photopolymer Stamp Set and The Right Words Cling Stamp Set plus Beautiful Motifs Dies, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block D, Clear Block E, Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner and/or Simply Shammy, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Cajun Craze Cardstock, Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Pad, Crushed Curry Cardstock, Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad, Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad, Traditional Labels Dies, Irregular Weave 3/8″ Trim, Woven Textures 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, Neutral Matte Dots, Stampin’ Scrub, and scissors.
The Traditional Labels Dies, Irregular Weave 3/8″ Trim, Woven Textures 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, and Neutral Matte Dots are retiring soon and are on sale while supplies last!
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.