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.
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 love that Stampin’ Up!™ has started to introduce dies and coordinating sets that allow you to create fun, shaped cards. I used the Cake Day Bundle available soon as an Online Exclusive to make this fun birthday card I’m sending to a customer.
Uses Cake Day Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder, Clear Block B. Clear Block C, Clear Block E, Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner and/or Simply Shammy, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls, Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Strawberry Slush Cardstock, Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin’ Pad, Darling Duckling Cardstock, Darling Duckling Classic Stampin’ Pad, Silicone Craft Sheet, Stampin’ Scrub, Cake Day 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.
The Shimmer Star Foam Stickers are on the Low Inventory List and more probably won’t be ordered. So, if you really want the Shimmer Star Foam Stickers, be sure to order them 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 my nephews is graduating from Marine Corps Boot Camp this weekend. I made him this card using the retiring All Zipped Up Bundle to congratulate him and let him know how proud we are of him.
Uses All Zipped Up Cling Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner and/or Simply Shammy, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Basic White Cardstock, Real Red Cardstock, Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad, Crushed Curry Cardstock, Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad, Silicone Craft Sheet, Stampin’ Scrub, All Zipped Up Dies, and scissors.
The All Zipped Up Bundle, All Zipped Up Cling Stamp Set, and All Zipped Up Dies are only available while supplies last as they are retiring.
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 taught my One-Sheet Wonder Class using the gorgeous Traditions Of Christmas 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper over the weekend. Here are the cards we made. I will not be sharing the measurements and directions here though as these are exclusive to my customers who came to the class or who buy the kit from me.
We made these first 6 cards using the sheet of designer paper with the traditional bouquet of flowers tied together with a bow design.
The cards above use the following supplies: Traditional Labels 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 C, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Gold 12″ x 12″ Foil Sheets, Basic White Cardstock, Pool Party Cardstock, Real Red Cardstock, Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad, Old Olive Cardstock, Traditional Wreath 3D Embossing Folder, Traditional Sparkling Sequins, Real Red 1/2″ Shiny Ribbon, Traditions Of Christmas 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, Traditional Labels Dies, Christmas Greenery Dies, Basic White Thick Cardstock, Regals Stampin’ Write Markers, and scissors.
We made these next 6 cards using the sheet of designer paper with the large swag style bouquet design.
The cards above use the following supplies: Traditional Labels 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 C, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Gold 12″ x 12″ Foil Sheets, Basic White Cardstock, Secret Sea Cardstock, Pool Party Cardstock, Real Red Cardstock, Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad, Old Olive Cardstock, Traditional Wreath 3D Embossing Folder, Traditional Sparkling Sequins, Real Red 1/2″ Shiny Ribbon, Traditions Of Christmas 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, Traditional Labels Dies, Christmas Greenery Dies, Basic White Thick Cardstock, Regals Stampin’ Write Markers, and scissors.
If you have the designer paper and would like to receive a kit from me to make these cards, please contact me at michelerey@aol.com to arrange payment and mailing directions. I will mail you a Kit including precut and scored cardstock pieces, foil pieces, ribbon, embellishments, and envelopes. You will need to provide your own stamp set (Traditional Labels Set recommended), blocks, paper trimmer, a Real Red Ink Pad, a Real Red Stampin’ Write Marker or Real Red Dark Stampin’ Blends, and adhesives. I will provide you with the cutting guide and card layout template for cutting your pieces of designer paper and using to create your own One Sheet Wonder cards. I will also provide directions for assembling your 12 cards. You will need to mail me a check for $28.00 or send me payment of $28.00 through PayPal so that I receive it by November 30.
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.
I decorated some Book Treat Boxes and Iridescent Treat Bags filled with candy by using the Spooky Halloween Set and coordinating products. I’m sending these to my young nephew and grandson for Halloween.
Uses Spooky Halloween Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Small Blending Brushes, Tuxedo Black Memento Pad, Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad, Spooky Sweet 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, Shimmer Star Foam Stickers, Book Treat Boxes, and scissors.
Uses Spooky Halloween Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack, Small Blending Brushes, Tuxedo Black Memento Pad, Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad, Spooky Sweet 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, Shimmer Star Foam Stickers, Book Treat Boxes, Three Banner Punch, and scissors.
The Three Banner Punch is a sneak peek of the upcoming November Online Exclusives that will be available to customers starting November 4.
In the meantime, you can place an online order for the other products used on these projects 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 have seen some fun Halloween cards that others have made using the Gingerbread Man Dies from the Mini Catalog. So, here’s my version of a gingerbread man mummy in a shaped card. I’m giving it to my son and grandson for Halloween.
Uses Gingerbread Man Photopolymer Stamp Set and Spooky Halloween Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad, Gingerbread Man Dies, Spooky Sweet 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, Basic White Thick Cardstock, Silicone Craft Sheet, Three Banner Punch, and scissors.
The Three Banner Punch is a sneak peek of the upcoming November Online Exclusives that will be available to customers starting November 4.
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.
Here are the Christmas cards everyone got to make during my October Christmas Card Camp on Saturday if they wished.
Uses A Little Cheer Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Stylish Shapes Dies, Clear Block B, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Real Red & White Baker’s Twine, Basic White Cardstock, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad, Real Red Cardstock, Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad, Old Olive Cardstock, Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad, Real Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints, Silicone Craft Sheet, and scissors.
Uses Christmas Greenery Photopolymer Stamp Set and Words For The Season Cling Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Stylish Shapes Dies, Damask Designs Embossing Folder, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Adhesive Sheets, Basic White Cardstock, Petal Pink Cardstock, Poppy Parade Cardstock, Poppy Parade Classic Stampin’ Pad, Christmas Greenery Dies, Traditions Of Christmas 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, Dear Dots, Words For The Season Dies, Petal Pink 5/16″ Braided Trim, Silicone Craft Sheet, and scissors.
Uses Gingerbread Man Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Clear Block B, Clear Block F, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad, Pecan Pie Cardstock, Streaked Dots, Early Espresso & Old Olive Linen Thread Pack, and scissors.
Uses Jolly Delivery Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Basic White Cardstock, Pool Party Cardstock, Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Pad, North Pole Delivery 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, Jolly Delivery Dies, Three Banner Punch, and pencil.
Uses Jolly Holly 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, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Adhesive Sheets, Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack, Blending Brushes, Basic White Cardstock, Petal Pink Cardstock, Petal Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad, Real Red Cardstock, Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad, Traditions Of Christmas 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, Jolly Holly Hybrid Embossing Folder, and scissors.
Uses Swirled Designs Photopolymer Stamp Set and Traditional Labels Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Adhesive Sheets, Basic White Cardstock, Crushed Curry Cardstock, Garden Green Cardstock, Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad, Traditional Labels Dies, Swirled Designs Dies, Garden Green 1/8″ Chevron Ribbon, and scissors.
Uses Traditional Labels Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Basic White Cardstock, Secret Sea Cardstock, Secret Sea Classic Stampin’ Pad, Real Red Cardstock, Old Olive Cardstock, Traditions Of Christmas 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, Christmas Greenery Dies, Textured Notes Dies, and scissors.
Some of the products used above are sneak peeks of the upcoming November Online Exclusives that will be available to customers starting November 4.
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.
One of the perks of being a Demonstrator is being able to order products early! You too can take advantage of this perk by joining Stampin’ Up!™ now during the Best Starter Kit Offers Ever promotion. You can find all the details by clicking here.
I took advantage of this perk recently to order a bunch of new products that will be available in November as Online Exclusives. I made this card using the Friendly Foliage Bundle and Banner Sayings Bundle and some new ribbon. I’m sending it to one of my Team Members to congratulate her on her recent sales.
Uses Friendly Foliage Photopolymer Stamp Set and Banner Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block E, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Crushed Curry Cardstock, Garden Green Cardstock, Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad, Dear Dots, Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder, Three Banner Punch, Friendly Foliage Dies, Garden Green 1/8″ Chevron Ribbon, and scissors.
The Friendly Foliage Bundle, Friendly Foliage Stamp Set, Friendly Foliage Dies, Banner Sayings Bundle, Banner Sayings Stamp Set, Three Banner Punch, and Garden Green 1/8″ Chevron Ribbon will be available for customers to purchase starting November 4.
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 was inspired by a card shown at the end of the World Card Making Day (#WorldCardMakingDay25) event hosted by Stampin’ Up!™ to make this card. It uses the ink smooshing technique shown along with the Peace On Earth Bundle. I’m sending it to a customer who bought the Peace On Earth Bundle recently along with some ideas for using the bundle shared by Stampin’ Up!™ during Creativity Now training held earlier this year.
Uses Peace On Earth Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Heat Tool (optional), Bone Folder, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Small Blending Brushes, White Craft Stampin’ Ink Refill, Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush, Basic White Cardstock, Secret Sea Classic Stampin’ Pad, Misty Moonlight Cardstock, Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Pad, Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad, Peaceful Garden 12″ x 12″ Glimmer Paper, Misty Moonlight & Silver Edged 1/2″ Ribbon, Peace On Earth Dies, Basic White Thick Cardstock, Silicone Craft Sheet or Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio, Stampin’ Spritzer, water, paper towels and/or wet wipes, 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.