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 made this card using the Gathering Moments Bundle and coordinating accessories to make this fall thank you card. I’m sending it to my uncle who recently shared some ideas on visiting Normandy with us. He’s a history professor and has taken many groups to Normandy to learn about World War II history. Unfortunately, our planned trip got derailed by the government shutdown. But, we are saving his ideas to use in the future (hopefully!).
Uses Gathering Moments Cling Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Clear Block C, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner and/or Simply Shammy, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Basic Beige Cardstock, Cajun Craze Cardstock, Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Pad, Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad, Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad, Gathering Moments Dies, Gathering Together 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder, Cajun Craze & Gold Dots, Early Espresso & Old Olive Linen Thread Pack, Textured Notes Dies, Stampin’ Scrub, 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 feel like this pretty card made with the Light & Wonder Bundle could be used for lots of occasions. I’ll probably send it out as a Christmas card though.
Uses Light & Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block H, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots, Basic Black Cardstock, Balmy Blue Cardstock, Highland Heather Cardstock, Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad, Frosted Iridescent Dots, Balmy Blue 1/2″ Sheer Ribbon, Lights Of Aurora 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, Light & Wonder Dies, Silicone Craft Sheet, 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.
Stampin’ Up!™ provided participants in World Card Making Day (#WorldCardMakingDay25) with some sketch templates before the event. During the event, they showed some wonderful cards using these sketches. I was inspired to use the Love & Courage Set with these sketches to make these cards.
Don’t forget that the Love & Courage Set in the Mini Catalog is this year’s Making A Difference product. For every set purchased, Stampin’ Up!™ will donate $3 to breast cancer organizations. Of course, you can create cards for any kind of cancer by simply using different colors of ink and cardstock.
This first card uses the first sketch provided. What a great thank you card it would be to give to anyone who helped during a battle with cancer.
Uses Love & Courage Cling Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stylish Shapes Dies, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner and/or Simply Shammy, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Beautiful Bokeh 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, Basic White Cardstock, Fresh Freesia Cardstock, Berry Burst Cardstock, Berry Burst Classic Stampin’ Pad, Charming Shimmer Faceted Dots, Stampin’ Scrub, Fresh Freesia 1/8″ Faux Velvet Ribbon, Brights Stampin’ Write Markers, and scissors.
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 participated in the FREE virtual World Card Making Day (#WorldCardMakingDay25) presented by Stampin’ Up!™ over the weekend. It was lots of fun and I got some great ideas and tips.
I don’t have the Handmade & Heartfelt Kit which was featured during the event, but I was inspired by the three cards they showed during the event to use some of the products I do have on hand to make these cards.
This first one was inspired by the rainbow card in the Kit. I’m sending it out to some customers soon to thank them for recent orders.
Uses Sunshine Vibes Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Boho Vibes 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, Sunshine Vibes Dies, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Nested Essentials Dies, Clear Block C, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Basic White Cardstock, Cloud Cover Cardstock, Secret Sea Classic Stampin’ Pad, Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Early Espresso & Old Olive Linen Thread Pack, Silicone Craft Sheet, Starburst Sequins, and scissors.
Next, I got inspiration from the circle with banners birthday card in the Kit to make this fun birthday card that I’ll be sending out to a customer soon.
Uses Simply Said Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Muted Palette Dots, Boho Vibes 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Stylish Shapes Dies, Clear Block C, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack, Secret Sea Cardstock, Secret Sea Classic Stampin’ Pad, Petal Pink Cardstock, Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Silicone Craft Sheet, and scissors.
Finally, I took inspiration from the rows of small circles with birds thanks card in the Kit to make this birthday card. It’s also going out to a customer soon.
Uses Gathering Moments Cling Stamp Set and The Right Words Cling Stamp Set plus Boho Vibes 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Bone Folder, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stylish Shapes Dies, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Basic White Cardstock, Secret Sea Cardstock, Secret Sea Classic Stampin’ Pad, Petal Pink Cardstock, Cajun Craze Cardstock, Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Pad, Cajun Craze Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Cajun Craze & Gold Dots, Petal Pink 5/16″ Braided Trim, and scissors.
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.
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 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 a fun Christmas card I created recently using the A Little Cheer Bundle available as an Online Exclusive.
Uses A Little Cheer Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, So Swirly Embossing Folder, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner and/or Simply Shammy, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Basic White Cardstock, Real Red Cardstock, Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad, Crushed Curry Cardstock, Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad, Old Olive Cardstock, Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad, A Little Cheer Mini Punch Pack, Textured Notes Dies, Starburst Sequins, Stampin’ Scrub, 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.
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.
Many products from past offerings are now on the Last Chance list and some of them are on sale as well. I used the Storybook Friends Stamp Set and coordinating Storybook Moments Designer Paper to make this fun thank you card. These products were originally introduced as spring/Easter products, but many of the items also work well for fall! I’m sending it to a friend to thank her for her help in planning an upcoming trip by sharing the itinerary she and her husband used on a similar trip recently.
Uses Storybook Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Tuxedo Black Memento Pad, Lost Lagoon Cardstock, Old Olive Cardstock, and Storybook Moments 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper.
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. Don’t wait, some of these products are only available while supplies last!
I did a little masking while making this adorable Christmas card so that my mailbox would be a bit taller. It uses the cute Jolly Delivery Bundle from the Mini Catalog.
Uses Jolly Delivery Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Stampin’ Up! Masking Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner and/or Simply Shammy, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots, Linen Thread, Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter, Tuxedo Black Memento Pad, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Basic Black Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Real Red Cardstock, Real Red Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Crumb Cake Cardstock, Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Delightful Decorative Dots, North Pole Delivery 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, Jolly Delivery Dies, Stampin’ Scrub, 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.