Inspiration Ink

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 2025-2026 Catalog and about events I offer in my Stampin’ Studio in my home.

The content in this blog is the sole responsibility of Michele Reynolds as an Independent Stampin’ Up!™ Demonstrator and the use of and content of classes, services, or products offered is not endorsed by Stampin’ Up!™. All images © Stampin’ Up! 2026.

Hope Love & Joy Gift Bag and Card Set

December 18, 2025

I decorated some of the Hearts Gusseted Treat Bags from the upcoming January – April 2026 Mini Catalog using the Hope Love & Joy Bundle. I filled these with a Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack and some chocolates and sent them to my Team Members as a small holiday gift from me along with a coordinating card.

Uses Hope Love & Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Blending Brushes, Strawberry Slush Cardstock, Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin’ Pad, Bubble Bath Cardstock, Bubble Bath Classic Stampin’ Pad, Real Red Classic Stampin Pad, Real Red 1/2″ Shiny Ribbon, Hearts Gusseted Treat Bags, Loose Valentine’s Assortment, Bubble Bath 1/8″ Faux Linen Ribbon, Hope Love & Joy Dies, Creative Haven Dies, and scissors.

Here is a link to the directions for the Hope Love & Joy Hearts Treat Bag.

Uses Hope Love & Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner and/or Simply Shammy, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Basic White Cardstock, Strawberry Slush Cardstock, Strawberry Classic Stampin’ Pad, Bubble Bath Cardstock, Bubble Bath Classic Stampin’ Pad, Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad, Real Red 1/2″ Shiny Ribbon, Delightful Decorative Dots, Bubble Bath 1/8″ Faux Linen Ribbon, Made With Love 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, Hope Love & Joy Dies, Stampin’ Scrub, and scissors.

Here is a link to the directions for the Hope Love & Joy Snowflakes Joy card.

The Real Red 1/2″ Shiny 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, Hearts Gusseted Treat Bags, Loose Valentine’s Assortment, Bubble Bath 1/8″ Faux Linen Ribbon, 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 bags 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.
Product List

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$12.00

Grid Paper

[130148]

$13.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

$5.00

Clear Block B

[117147]

$7.00

Clear Block H

[118490]

$9.50

Stampin' Mist

[153648]

$13.00

Simply Shammy

[147042]

$9.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$15.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Strawberry Slush 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[165625]

$14.00

Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad

[165286]

$9.00

Bubble Bath 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161718]

$14.00

Bubble Bath Classic Stampin' Pad

[161664]

$9.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$14.00

Real Red 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Shiny Ribbon

[165876]

$10.00

Delightful Decorative Dots

[165915]

$9.00

Creative Haven Dies

[167208]

$29.00

Stampin' Scrub

[126200]

$21.00
Sunshine & Tulips Colored Tulip Hello

December 18, 2025

I decided to create a little spring in my Stampin’ Studio to counteract all the cold weather we’ve had recently. I used the sneak peek Sunshine & Tulips Set from the upcoming January – April 2026 Mini Catalog and some sneak peek accessories as well. I’m sending this card to one of my Team Members to congratulate her on her recent sales.

Uses Sunshine & Tulips Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Clear Block B, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots, Lemon Lolly Cardstock, Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin’ Pad, Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, True Blue Florals 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, Softest Spring Mix & Match Puffy Stickers, Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes, Old Olive 3/8″ Specialty Rickrack, Covered In Flowers Accents, and scissors.

Here is a link to the directions for the Sunshine & Tulips Colored Tulip Hello card.

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 Softest Spring Mix & Match Puffy Stickers, Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes, Old Olive 3/8″ Specialty Rickrack, and Covered In Flowers Accents will be available for purchase 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.

tams# 97063
Product List

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$12.00

Grid Paper

[130148]

$13.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

$5.00

Happy Labels Pick A Punch

[160693]

$30.00

Clear Block B

[117147]

$7.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Lemon Lolly 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161720]

$14.00

Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161673]

$11.00

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119683]

$14.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154883]

$11.00

Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161682]

$11.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

[147095]

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154885]

$11.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154892]

$11.00

True Blue Florals 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167970]

$5.00
Textured Notes Blue Floral Thanks

December 17, 2025

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.

Here is a link to the directions for the Textured Notes Blue Floral Thanks card.

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.

tams# 97059
Product List

Textured Notes Cling Stamp Set (English)

[165548]

$23.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[150673]

$69.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$12.00

Grid Paper

[130148]

$13.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Clear Block B

[117147]

$7.00

Clear Block E

[118484]

$13.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Sponge Daubers

[133773]

$7.50

Small Blending Brushes

[160518]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146982]

$14.00

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

[147105]

$9.00

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100867]

$14.00

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

[147110]

$9.00

Traditional Labels Dies

[165864]

$29.00

Balmy Blue 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Sheer Ribbon

[165767]

$8.50

True Blue Florals 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167970]

$5.00
Gingerbread Man Kitted Up Gingerbread

December 16, 2025

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.

Here is a link to the directions for the Gingerbread Man Kitted Up Gingerbread card.

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.

tams# 97069
Product List

Gingerbread Man Bundle (English)

[165785]

$54.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$12.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

$5.00

Happy Labels Pick A Punch

[160693]

$30.00

Clear Block B

[117147]

$7.00

Clear Block F

[118483]

$19.00

Clear Block H

[118490]

$9.50

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$14.00

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$9.00

Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161717]

$14.00

Traditional Sparkling Sequins

[165875]

$8.00

Traditions Of Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[165853]

$16.50
Light & Wonder Magic Scene

December 15, 2025

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.

Here is a link to the directions for the Light & Wonder Magic Scene card.

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.

tams# 97068
Product List

Light & Wonder Bundle (English)

[165763]

$51.25

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$12.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

$5.00

Clear Block H

[118490]

$9.50

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$8.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$14.00

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146982]

$14.00

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

[147105]

$9.00

Frosted Iridescent Dots

[165766]

$9.00

Balmy Blue 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Sheer Ribbon

[165767]

$8.50

Lights Of Aurora 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[165755]

$12.50
Hope Love & Joy Hope For Peace Christmas Cards

December 13, 2025

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.

Here is a link to the directions for the Hope Love & Joy Dove Of Peace card.

Uses Hope Love & Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set plus 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, Basic White Cardstock, Secret Sea Classic Stampin’ Pad, Misty Moonlight Cardstock, Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Pad, Peaceful Garden 12″ x 12″ Glimmer Paper, Misty Moonlight & Silver Edged 1/2″ Ribbon, Peaceful Garden 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, Peace On Earth Dies, Hope Love & Joy Dies, and scissors.

Here is a link to the directions for the Hope Love & Joy Praying For Peace card.

Uses Hope Love & Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Basic White Cardstock, Shy Shamrock Cardstock, Summer Splash Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Shaded Spruce Cardstock, Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin’ Pad, Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Delightful Decorative Dots, Shaded Spruce & Gold Edged 7/8″ Ribbon, Pleasant Patterns 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, Hope Love & Joy Dies, and scissors.

Here is a link to the directions for the Hope Love & Joy World Of Hope card.

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.
Product List

Peace On Earth Bundle (English)

[165925]

$38.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[150673]

$69.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$12.00

Grid Paper

[130148]

$13.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

$5.00

Happy Labels Pick A Punch

[160693]

$30.00

Clear Block B

[117147]

$7.00

Clear Block C

[118486]

$8.00

Clear Block H

[118490]

$9.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Shy Shamrock 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[163795]

$14.00

Summer Splash Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[163826]

$11.00

Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad

[165285]

$9.00

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146981]

$14.00

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

[147088]

$9.00

Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154903]

$11.00

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153081]

$14.00

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

[153118]

$9.00

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[120953]

$14.00

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[147116]

$9.00

Peaceful Garden 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Glimmer Paper

[165929]

$10.50

Misty Moonlight & Silver Edged 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Ribbon

[165931]

$10.00

Peaceful Garden 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[165917]

$12.50

Delightful Decorative Dots

[165915]

$9.00

Shaded Spruce & Gold Edged 7/8" (2.2 Cm) Ribbon

[166078]

$12.00

Shimmer Star Foam Stickers

[166202]

$9.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

$17.00
Layered Thoughts Blue Rose Birthday

December 12, 2025

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.

Here is a link to the directions for the Layered Thoughts Blue Rose Birthday card.

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.

tams# 97054
Product List

Layered Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[165346]

$20.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$12.00

Grid Paper

[130148]

$13.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

$5.00

Clear Block E

[118484]

$13.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146982]

$14.00

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

[147105]

$9.00

Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154830]

$11.00

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100867]

$14.00

Night Of Navy Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154891]

$11.00

Balmy Blue 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Sheer Ribbon

[165767]

$8.50

True Blue Florals 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167970]

$5.00

Textured Notes Dies

[165555]

$31.00
Woolly Friends Fluffy Lamb Peace

December 11, 2025

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.

Here is a link to the directions for the Woolly Friends Fluffy Lamb Peace card.

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.

tams# 97047
Product List

Peace On Earth Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[165918]

$19.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$12.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

$5.00

Clear Block B

[117147]

$7.00

Clear Block C

[118486]

$8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Adhesive Sheets

[152334]

$11.50

Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad

[101406]

$10.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad

[165286]

$9.00

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122924]

$14.00

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

$9.00

Traditional Labels Dies

[165864]

$29.00

White 3/8" (1 Cm) Fluffy Trim

[165849]

$9.00
Virtual Card Retreat

December 10, 2025

Introducing the Virtual Card Retreat, a crafting extravaganza for people who love card making and community! 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 beautiful cards using the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat kit. Craft with others who love card making, learn new techniques, and connect on a personal level with fellow crafters and Stampin’ Up!™ staff. We’ll even have some fun giveaways!

There is no registration for this event! By purchasing the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat kit, you’ll get access to the exclusive Facebook group where the live event will stream on January 22-23 from 2 pm to 9 pm (Mountain Time). 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.

To craft along with the presenters and make 15 beautiful, all-occasion cards, you’ll need to purchase the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat kit. Everyone who purchases a kit will receive a link to the exclusive Facebook group where the live event will stream. We only have a limited number of kits, so make sure to order yours ASAP! The kit includes exclusive stamp sets, a set of dies, Designer Series Paper, cardstock, envelopes, embellishments, and more. The kit is available in English, French, and German. The kit is item 170023 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!

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.
Product List

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$32.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$8.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$12.00

Grid Paper

[130148]

$13.00

Stampin' Up! Masking Paper

[155480]

$7.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

$5.00

Clear Block C

[118486]

$8.00

Clear Block D

[118485]

$9.50

Clear Block E

[118484]

$13.00

Clear Block H

[118490]

$9.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Adhesive Sheets

[152334]

$11.50

Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

[155475]

$11.00

Sponge Daubers

[133773]

$7.50

Small Blending Brushes

[160518]

$14.00

Stampin' Blends Color Lifter

[144608]

$5.50

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Basics Wow! Embossing Powder

[165679]

$21.00

Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder

[165678]

$21.00

Darling Duckling Classic Stampin' Pad

[165277]

$9.00

Darling Duckling Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[165288]

$11.00

Cloud Cover Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[165287]

$11.00

Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad

[165285]

$9.00

Secret Sea Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[165289]

$11.00

Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

[147108]

$9.00

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

[147101]

$9.00

Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154881]

$11.00

Bubble Bath Classic Stampin' Pad

[161664]

$9.00

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

[147145]

$9.00

Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad

[147143]

$9.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

$9.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154892]

$11.00

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[147116]

$9.00

You’ll also want to have an eraser, a pencil, a sewing needle, scissors, and stamp cleaning supplies handy.

For a sneak peek at the projects you’ll get to make, please click here.

A week before the event, Stampin’ Up!™ will post a Preparation Video on Facebook showing all the ways 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.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Happy Stamping!
Hope Love & Joy Peppermint Christmas Cards

December 10, 2025

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.

Here is a link to the directions for the Hope Love & Joy Peppermint Joy Wishes card.

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.

Here is a link to the directions for the Hope Love & Joy Peppermint World Joy card.

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.
Product List

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[150673]

$69.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$12.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

$5.00

Clear Block B

[117147]

$7.00

Clear Block H

[118490]

$9.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Real Red & White Baker's Twine

[164051]

$5.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Strawberry Slush 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[165625]

$14.00

Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad

[165286]

$9.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$14.00

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

$9.00

Real Red 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Shiny Ribbon

[165876]

$10.00

Real Red & White Adhesive Backed Peppermints

[164050]

$8.50