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.
My husband and I recently returned from a fantastic trip to Alaska and the Yukon. We were even lucky enough to see the Northern Lights a couple of nights. So, the gorgeous new Lights Of Aurora Suite Collection, which includes the Light & Wonder Bundle, was a must have purchase for me. I used the products to make this pretty card which I’m sending to our son and son-in-law along with some souvenirs we bought for them.
Uses Light & Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Basic White Cardstock, Basic Black Cardstock, Balmy Blue Cardstock, Azure Adventure Classic Stampin’ Pad, Blackberry Bliss Cardstock, Blackberry Bliss 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.
.Uses Delightful Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Delightful Wishes Dies, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block H, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Adhesive Sheets, Splendid Autumn 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, Crushed Curry Cardstock, Garden Green Cardstock, Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad, and Neutral Matte Dots.
Uses Gathering Moments Cling Stamp Set and Gallery Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Gallery Blooms Dies, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Stylish Shapes Dies, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Sponge Daubers, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Cajun Craze Cardstock, Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Pad, Old Olive Cardstock, Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad, Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad, Traditional Wreath 3D Embossing Folder, Streaked Dots, Gathering Together 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, Gathering Moments Dies, Early Espresso & Old Olive Linen Thread Pack, and scissors.
Uses Long Time No See Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Labeled With Love Punch, Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder, Clear Block C, Clear Block E, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Timid Tiger 3/8″ Faux Linen Ribbon, Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter, Tuxedo Black Memento Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Timid Tiger Cardstock, Timid Tiger Classic Stampin’ Pad, Darling Duckling Cardstock, Pecan Pie Cardstock, Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, 2025-2027 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers, and scissors.
Uses Party Celebrations 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, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Adhesive Sheets, Tuxedo Black Memento Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Basic Black Cardstock, Pumpkin Pie Cardstock, Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad, Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad, Gorgeous Grape Cardstock, Words For The Season Dies, Shimmer Star Foam Stickers, Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker, and scissors.
Uses Spooky Halloween Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Tuxedo Black Memento Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Basic Black Cardstock, Petunia Pop Cardstock, Petunia Pop Classic Stampin’ Pad, Petunia Pop 1/4″ Iridescent Ribbon, Shimmer Star Foam Stickers, Spooky Sweet 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, and scissors.
Uses Stay Warm Photopolymer Stamp Set and Words For The Season Cling Stamp Set plus Pecan Pie Two-Tone 12″ x 12″ Cardstock, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Clear Block D, Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner and/or Simply Shammy, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Adhesive Sheets, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Pumpkin Pie Cardstock, Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad, Pecan Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad, Words For The Season Dies, Early Espresso & Old Olive Linen Thread Pack, Stampin’ Scrub, scissors, and sanding block or sandpaper.
Uses Year Of Flowers Cling Stamp Set plus Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Basic White Cardstock, Balmy Blue Cardstock, Highland Heather Cardstock, Old Olive Cardstock, Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad, Peaceful Greenery 3D Embossing Folder, Peace On Earth Dies, Balmy Blue 1/2″ Sheer Ribbon, Two Tone Sparkle Gems, Year Of Flowers Dies, Subtles Stampin’ Write Markers, Regals Stampin’ Write Markers, and scissors.
The Love & Courage Cling Stamp Set on page 4 of the September – December 2025 Mini Catalog is the Making A Difference product for this year. For every one of these sets sold, Stampin’ Up!™ will donate $3 to breast cancer organizations to help fight this horrible disease and to help support those who are battling it.
You can place an online order for some of 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.
Wooo hooo! Stampin' Up!™ was able to resource Water Painters, so they are back in stock and can be ordered again. They are item 168253 and cost $13.00. They can be found in the Online store.
You can place an online order for them 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 when you can use products for more than their "intended" purpose. I used the Jolly Delivery Bundle and coordinationg accessories from the upcoming Mini Catalog to make this fun card. I'm sending it out to a friend for her birthday. Of course, it would also work as a Christmas card if you prefer.
Uses Jolly Delivery 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, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Adhesive Sheets, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Pool Party Cardstock, Poppy Parade Cardstock, Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad, Dear Dots, North Pole Delivery 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper, Jolly Delivery Dies, Patterned Tags Dies, and scissors.
Items highlighted in green italics above will be available through the September – December 2025 Mini Catalog when it goes live on September 3. 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 used some Sponge Daubers to color the large "happy" sentiment from the Happy Place Set before stamping it. I'm sending this fun card to a Team member for her birthday.
Uses Happy Place Cling Stamp Set plus 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Clear Block H, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, 2024-2026 In Color Flat Pearls, Strawberry Slush 3/8" Faux Linen Ribbon, Sponge Daubers, Basic White Cardstock, Summer Splash Classic Stampin' Pad, Strawberry Slush Cardstock, Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad, Darling Duckling Cardstock, Darling Duckling Classic Stampin' Pad, and scissors.
Items highlighted in blue italicsabove are included in the 2025-2027 In Color Sale at 15% off. Items highlighted in green italics above will be available through the September – December 2025 Mini Catalog when it goes live on September 3. 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.
One of my fellow Demos recently lost her father-in-law. I made this pretty card using the new Gathering Moments Bundle to send her and her husband to let them know I am thinking of them.
Uses Gathering Moments Cling Stamp Set and Wonderful Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Wonderful Thoughts Dies, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Basic Beige Cardstock, Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad, Early Espresso Cardstock, Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad, Irregular Weave 3/8" Trim, Gathering Moments Dies, Cajun Craze & Gold Dots, Early Espresso & Old Olive Linen Thread Pack, Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder, Gathering Together 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper, and scissors.
Items highlighted in green italics above will be available through the new Online Exclusives and September – December 2025 Mini Catalogs when they go live on September 3. 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.
One of the perks of being a Demonstrator is being able to preorder new products before they are available to the general public. I used the Simply Said Set and some new accessories available soon to make this fun card. I'm sending it out along with a copy of the new Mini Catalog to some customers who didn't get on my mailing list in time for them to receive the catalog directly from Stampin' Up!™
Uses Simply Said Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Stylish Shapes Dies, Clear Block B, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Basic Beige Cardstock, Cajun Craze Cardstock, Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad, Crushed Curry Cardstock, Gold & Silver 1/8" Trim Combo Pack, Irregular Weave 3/8" Trim, Cajun Craze & Gold Dots, Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder, Gathering Moments Dies, Gathering Together 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper, and scissors.
The Gold & Silver 1/8" Trim Combo Pack is on the Last Chance list and is on sale for $4.50 while supplies last.
Items highlighted in green italics above will be available through the new Online Exclusives and September – December 2025 Mini Catalogs when they go live on September 3. 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 used a bunch of In Color products which are on sale this month for 15% off to make this late-summer birthday card I'm sending to a customer. It also uses the Notes & Totes Bundle.
Uses Notes & Totes Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Classic Stampin' Spot Small Assortment 1, 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Notes & Totes Dies, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block H, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Adhesive Sheets, Gold 12" x 12" Foil Sheets, Country Woods 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Darling Duckling 3/8" Faux Linen Ribbon, Sponge Daubers, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Darling Duckling Cardstock, Darling Duckling Classic Stampin' Pad, Secret Sea Cardstock, Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad, Crumb Cake Cardstock, Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad, and scissors.
Items highlighted in blue italicsabove are included in the 2025-2027 In Color Sale at 15% off. 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.
My grandson goes back to school next week. He's in the 4th grade already! I made this fun, no-stamping card for him using the Alphabet A La Mode Dies and the fun Otterly Adorable Designer Series Paper on the Last Chance products list.
Uses Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Alphabet A La Mode Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Stampin' Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots, Adhesive Sheets, Calypso Coral Cardstock, Lost Lagoon Cardstock, Holographic Resin Dots, Lost Lagoon Soft Cording, Otterly Adorable 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, 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.
My one nephew celebrates his birthday very soon. I used the Along These Lines Set to make him a fun and easy birthday card.
Uses Along These Lines Photopolymer Stamp Set and Blooming Phrases Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block E, Clear Block H, Stampin' Seal, Small Blending Brushes, Tuxedo Black Memento Pad, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Basic Black Cardstock, Timid Tiger Cardstock, Timid Tiger Classic Stampin' Pad, Pumpkin Pie Cardstock, Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad, Cajun Craze Cardstock, Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker, Silicone Craft Sheet, and scissors.
Items highlighted in blue italicsabove are included in the 2025-2027 In Color Sale at 15% off. 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.